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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-04-01MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 1, 1968 Mayor Shipley called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 4030 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber, The Invocation was given by Reverend Names DeLange, Minister of the Faith Lutheran Church, ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Coen, Bartlett, Shipley Councilmen Absent- None MINUTES Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green On motion by Bartlett, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1968, and the regular adjourned meeting of March 25, 1968, were approved and adopted as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Motion carried. //? CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 68-11 - SHIELDS DEV CO The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Department of Conditional Exception No. 68-11 - Shields Development Company, located on the southeast corner of Brookhurst Street and Yorktown Avenue in an R-1 District. The Planning Commission recommended approval, with conditions. On motion by Green, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution approving Conditional Exception No. 68-11, with conditions as stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. ,-c y STREET NAME CHANGE - FIRST STREET TO LAKE STREET The Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Commission recommending that First Street between Ocean Avenue and Lake Street be renamed Lake Street. On motion by Green, Council approved the street name change of First Street to Lake Street, and directed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution effecting the change. Motion carried, /c g FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6567 - SEABURY DEV CO Councilman Stewart requested and was granted permission to abstain from voting on Final Tract Map No. 6567, due to a possible. conflict of interest. 1351 Page #2 e Minutes - April 1, 1968 The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map No. 6567 for adoption as follows: Developer: Seabury Development Company; Location-. 220 Feet north of Hamilton.A venue, 660 feet east of Newland Street; Acreage: 11.33; Lots: 58; that the map had been certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission to be true and correct in accordance with provisions of the City Subdivision Code, The City Council may accept dedications as shown on the map and approve the Final Map, subject to the following conditions: The City Clerk's signature shall be withheld pending the submittal and completion of the enumerated requirements. 1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspection. 2. Bond for improvements, 3e Signature of agreement. 4e Certificate of insurance 5. Bond for monuments. 6. Approval from the County Surveyor. 7e Deed for underground water rights. The Clerk presented a letter from Seabury Development Company requesting that payment of Park and Recreation Fees be delayed until such time as the off -site improvements are completed and prior to the date that occupancy permits are issued. On motion by Green, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on Final Map No, 6567; granted the request of Seabury Development Company to delay payment of Park and Recreation fees until such time as occu- pancy permits are issued; and adopted the map subject to conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission and City Council, Motion carried. J'7 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - GREEN STREET Mrs. Leo do Chetelat, 16771 Green Street, City, addressed the Council and requested that the City proceed more rapidly with the -formation of an Assessment District on Green Street; or authorize improvement of the west side of the street in the near future. The Director of Public Works reported to the Council on the Assessment District for Green Street. He stated that they were preparing a proposal for the formation of an Assessment District in that area and that it -would be forthcoming soon. No action was taken on this matter. �4 9 - ADAMS AVENUE BRIDGE CROSSING - AGREEMENT The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works transmitting an agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Hungington Beach for the widening of the Santa Ana River Bridge on Adams Avenue, This agreement states the County will widen the bridge and the City is to widen the approaches, at an estimated cost to the City of $8,000.00 On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the.Agreement between the City and the County of Orange for the widening of the Santa Ana River Bridge on Adams Avenue, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said Agreement,, Motion carried, Page #3 - Minutes - April 1, 1968 t 01; DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 5790 The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements, author- ization for release of the Monument Bond, and termination of the Three -Party Agreement and the Subdivision Agreement in Tract No. 5790 - Dutch Haven Homes. On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 5790; authorized the release of Monument Bond and termination of the Three -Party Agreement and Subdivision Agreement, and directed that the developer be notified by the City Clerk and the bonding company be notified by the City Treasurer. Motion carried. )Yi - 1 !�, AGREEMENT - BUILD ACROSS CITY EASEMENT The Clerk presented a request from the Orange Coast Junior College District to build a permanent building across a city easement in which a permanent City storm drain facility is located - C5-SC2 Channel. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the request of the College District to build the permanent building, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary Agreement on behalf of the City. Motion carried. `1 CC-091 - PIER LIGHTING - BIDS The Clerk read a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that bids for the construction of street lighting improve- ments on the Municipal Pier had been opened at 9-00 A.M. on Monday, the lst day of April, 1968, in the Council Chamber by the Assistant Clay Clerk, City Attorney, and the Director of Public Works, and that Smith Electric Supply, Stanton, was the low bidder with a bid in the amount of $68,702.72. The bids submitted were as follows: Smith Electric Supply, Stanton Councilman Green made a motion the meeting of April 15, 1968. voted upon, $68,702.72 to defer action on this matter to Motion was withdrawn before being On motion by Green, Council rejected all bids for Project CC-091, directed that the bid bond be returned, and directed the City Administrator and Public Works Department to negotiate for a contract, subject to the approval of Council. Motion carried, CLAIM NO 11-68 - P.OLLIE R CAIN The Clerk presented Claim No. 11-68 filed by Farmers Insurance Group, on behalf of Rollie R. Cain, for alleged damages to his vehicle in a collision with a City owned vehicle. On motion by Coen, Council denied the claim filed on behalf of Rollie R. Cain, and referred same to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried. Page #4 - Minutes m April 1, 1968 HH CLAIM NO 12-68 - ROBERT E CARDEN The Clerk presented Claim No. 12-68 filed by Jack-M. Peters, Attorney, on behalf of Robert Leo Carden, for alleged personal damages sustained on or about December 123 1967. On motion by Coen, Council denied the claim filed on behalf of Robert E. Carden, and referred same to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier, Motion carried. 3-tii, -CLAIM NO 13-68 m VICTOR & JOSEPH AVILA The Clerk presented an application from Victor and Joseph Avila for leave to file,a late claim for alleged personal damages sustained on or about July 8, 19670 On motion by Coen, Council denied the application for a late claim, and referred same to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried, ORDINANCE'NO 1400 m APPROVED ZC 68-3 On motion by Gisler, Council directed that the portion of the Ordinance referring to Zone Case No. 6 -33 be deleted from the Ordinance. Motion carried. Following the deletion from the Ordinance as directed by the Council, the City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1400 as follows a "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTI:NGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASE N0 68-3; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING DM-6 (Sectional District Map 6m6m10)a" On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1400, and passed and adopted same, subject to the deletion of Section 2 and -a portion of Section 3, by the following roll call votes AYES: Councilmen- Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen. None ORDINANCE N0 1401 4 SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING m WATER HEATERS The Clerk presented a telephone coinmunication.from Mr. Fred Jefferson, representing Shields Development Company requesting a hearing.be set on Ordinance No. 1401. He also presented letters from Doyle Develop- ment Company, Inc., Macco Realty Company, Armour -Development -Company, and Republic Homes Corporation, all requesting that a hearing be set on this Ordinance, On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to publish notice of public hearing on Ordinance No. 1401 for the meeting of April 15, 1968. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO 1402 DELETED - CITY 'TREASURER On motion by Gisler, Council directed that Ordinance No. 1402 be deleted from the agenda. Motion carried. 15 Page 5 Minutes - April 1, 1968 70 -- t a-) ORDINANCE NO 1403 _ FIRST READING m ZC 68-4 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1403 a first reading by title m "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASE NO 68m4; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING DM-20 (Sectional District Map 18m6m10)." On motion.by Kaufman,.Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1403: When put to a vote, the motion passed unanimously. t[r7-10% RESOLUTION NO 2718 d ADOPTED - CE 68-10 The Clerk read Resolution No. 2718 by title - "A RESOLUTION'OF-THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 68-10,-TENETATIVE TRACT MAP NO 6248." On motion by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2718, and passed and adopted same by the following.roll call vote.: AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart,.Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 117-- 10 $ RESOLUTION NO 2719 -ADOPTED - CE 68-1 The Clerk read Resolution No. 2719 by title - "A RESOLUTION -OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 68-1, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 5562;" On motion by Stewart-, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2719, and passed and adopted same.by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 5 -- RESOLUT ON'NO 2720 - ADOPTED - DESTROYING DOCUMENTS .The Clerk read Resolution No. 2720 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING TO DESTROY CERTAIN CITY DOCUMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS, TO -WIT: VARIANCES NUMBERED 46 THROUGH 886, AND DIRECTING HIM TO KEEP A MICROPHOTOGRAPHIC FILM PRINT OF SUCH DOCUMENTS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC USE." On motion by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2720, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Page 6 - Minutes =April 1, 1968 N�1 •RESOLUTION NO 2721 —ADOPTED m WEED ABATEMENT The Clerk read Resolution No. 2721 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A NUISANCE TO EXIST AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF," On motion.by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2721, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote* AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES* Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO 2722 - ADOPTED w BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The Clerk read Resolution No, 2722 by title m "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING HUNTINGTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL AND MARINA HIGH SCHOOL FOR REACHING THE FINALS AND SEMI-FINALS OF THE CIF BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT." On motion by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2722, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote, AYES: Councilmen-, Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO 2723 m ADOPTED y COMMENDING COUNCILMAN STEWART The Clerk read Resolution No. 2723 by.title d "A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITE' OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING COUNCILMAN JAKE STEWART FOR HIS SERVICE AND DEVOTION TO DUTY AS COUNCILMAN OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No, 2723, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen* Coen, Bartlett, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSTAINED: Councilmen: Stewart ARc :'NrT: Councilmen: None MASTER PLAN m LE BARD PARK Gisler, Kaufman, Green The City Administrator presented the final master plan of LeBard Park prepared by Landscape Architect Richard Bigler, and informed the Council that the plan has been approved by the Recreation and Parks Commission and all City Departments. Mr. Richard Bigler addressed the Council and discussed the plans for the,Park to be located in the southeast portion of the City. On motion by Green, Council approved the final master plan of LeBard Park as presented by Mr. . Bigler. Motion carried 56 Page i u Minat es - April 1, 1968 aq ORANGE COUNTY HARBOR DIS`RIC`i On motion by Stewart, Council directed the, City Attorney to prepare a Resolution registering the support of the City to Assemblyman John Briggs Assembler bill #1126, abolishing the Orange County Harbor District; and directed that copies of said Resolution be sent to the State Legislators and Orange County League of Cities Committee on the Harbor District, Motion carried. QUIET TrTLE ACTION The City Administrator informed the Council of the necessity for the City to ebtain the partial interest in Lm 7, Block 1801, Vista Del Mar Tract, in. order to clear title to property. He further requested authorization for payment to Jon :baker in the amount of $1,000 for said interest, On .notion by Kaufman, Council authorized payment'. of $1000 to Jon Baker for his interest in Lot. 7, :Block 1801, Vista Del liar "tract, by the fallowing roll call vote° AWES; Councilmen; Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSEN n Councilmen. None CITY CLERK m ATTEND CONFERENCE On motion by Bartlett, Council authorized Faal C a jone.s, City Clerk, to attend the International institute cf Municipal Clerks to be held in Miami, Beach, Florida, May 1.8th tr$rcugh the 22nd, 1968, with reasonable expenses allowed. Motion carried HHNTINGTON LADE - CONSULT'AINu The City Administrator presented a recommendation from the Recrea- tion and Parks Commissicn for the need Wr a Planning Consultant for the Huntington `fake area, Goldenwest Street; and Talbert Avenue, On motion by Green, Council directed the, City Administrator to interview and employ a qualified consultant for development of the Huntington Lake property. Motion. c.arx=ied e RECESS Mayor Shipley called a reec:ss of the Cooncii ar:. 600 The meeting was reconvened at `c : 30 P.Mby the Mayor, with Co ncil= Bartlett absent, ?7 SEALS AMBULANCE RATE CHANCE REQUEST HEARING 5/6/68 The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Donald C o Seal requesting a change in the basic rate of the ea i. `s i vanc s Service, from $25W to $3000� On mo'ti n by Bartlett, Council set a r waryaAg on his matter for the meeting of May 6, 068 ., 'Motion :: arr%e& 007 DOWNTOWN CLEANUP - KOESTER Mrs. L. W. Koester, 305 - 13th Street, City, addressed the Council and requested permission for a group of ladies to assist in cleanup of the sidewalks in the downtown Huntington Beach area, and to request the local businessmen to keep their sidewalks clean. On motion by Gisler,'Council granted the request of Mrs. Koester to assist in cleaning the sidewalks in downtown Huntington Beach, with the help of friends. Motion carried, ZONE CASE NO 68-7 -.PUBLIC HEARING — APPROVED Mayor Shipley announcedthat this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Zone Case No. 68-7, on property located at the southeast corner of Warner Avenue and Green Street, and directed the Clerk to read the legal notice, The Clerk read notice of public hearing.on.Zone Case No, 68-7, as published in the Huntington Beach News on March 21, 1968, setting the hour of 7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 1st day of April, 1968, in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing.for the purpose of considering a petition for a change of zone to regulations of the Districting Ordinance, from C2 Community Business District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The Clerk informed the Council that they had been provided with copies of the Planning Secretary's transmittal, recommending approval by the Planning Commission, and stated that he had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 68-7. Mayor Shipley declared the hearing open. Mr, Jack Koebig, representing.Fernhill Homes, addressed the Council and discussed the reason for the request of.the zone change. The Planning Director presented a staff report to the Council. There being no one further to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting the change of zone in Zone.Case No. 68-7. Motion carried. q(-,--31 . CODE AMENDMENT - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - PUBLIC HEARING —APPROVED Mayor Ship -ley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Code Amendment - Article 985 - Design Review Board, and directed the Clerk to read the legal notice, The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Code Amendment - Design Review Board, as published in the Huntington Beach News March 21, 1968, setting the hour of 7:30 P.M., or'as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the lst day of April, 1968,'in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, Huntington Beach California, as the time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of considering a code amendment to Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code by adding Article 985, proposing to establish a Design Review Board which will encourage, insure and maintain the harmonious and aesthetic development of civic structures, facilities, landscaping.and architectural features. 358 Page 9 - Minutes April 1,..1968 The Clerk informed the Council that they had been provided with copies of the Planning.Secretary's transmittal, and stated that he had received no communications or written protests to Code Amendment - Design Review Board, on to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission. Mayor Shipley declared.the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. On motion by Stewart, Council directed`the'City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance adding Aritcl,e-985 to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF'INTENTION NO 2697— PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION WINTERS PLACE Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution of :Intention No. 2697 of the'City Council covering the vacation of Winters Place, and directed the Clerk to read the legal. notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Resolution of 'Intention No. 2697 of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, to vacate a street in the City of Huntington Beach, and giving notice of hearing on said vacation as published in the Huntington Beach News on March 21, 1968, setting the hour of 7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on`Monday, the lst day of April, 1968, in the Council Chamber of the Civic'Center, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for the public hearing on said vacation. The Clerk informed the Council that.they had been provided with copies of the Resolution of Intention; presented the Affidavit of Posting, Notice of Vacation of Street executed by the Street Superintendent; and stated that he had.reccived no communications or written protests to the proposed vacation or to Resolution No. 2697. Mayor Shipley declared the hearing open. Mr. William Landis, Los Angeles, addressed the Council and requested Council's approval of the -Resolution of.Intention. There being no one further:to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral .or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. On motion by Green, Council approved the vacation of Winters Place, and directed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution ordering the vacation, subject to the acquisition of an easement deed from Mr. Landis on said property. Motion carried. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 68-8 APPEAL - PUBLIC HEARING-.ANTHONY BARTOLI Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an appeal by Anthony.Bartoli to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Exception No. 68-8, located on the southwest corner of Eighth Street, and Walnut Avenue, and directed the Clerk to read the legal notice. ;3159 Page 10 - Minutes April-"1, . 1968 The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Conditional Exception No. 68-8, as published in'the Huntington Beach News on March 21, 1968, setting the hour of 7:30 P.M., or -as soon thereafter as possible,.on Monday, the lst day of April, 1968, in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center,.Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for a -public hearing on .an appeal to thp, denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Exception 68-8, to regulations of the Districting.Ordinance, to allow the construction of 17 dwelling units -in deviation to the permitted 15 dwelling units in the R4 Multiple Family Residence District. The Clerk informed the Council that they had been provided with copies of the Planning Secretary's transmittal, recommending denial, and -that he had received no communications or written protests other than the letter of appeal. Mayor Shipley declared the hearing open. Mr. Roger Slates, representing_Mr..Anthony Bartoli, addressed the Council and informed them of the reasons'for the requested Conditional Exception. Mr. Carl Fulton, 123 - 8th Street,.City, addressed the Council and stated he felt this'apartment`complex would be an improvement to the neighborhood. There being no one further to speak on the matter, and there being no protests -filed, -either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The Planning Director addressed the Council and gave a resume on the property and the conditional exception. On motion by Daufman, Council.sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and denied Conditional Exception No..68-8. Motion carried. ELECTION JOE KARBO Mr. Joseph Karbo, 16701 Bolero Drive, City, addressed the Council and discussed the city election procedure for filing and offered various suggestions for handling candidates filing —:in the future. He also discussed various methods of keeping the public informed on the actions of the Council. no -. ? % ORDINAWE 1404 — FIRST'READING - BEACH PARKING RATES The Clerk gave Ordinance No..1404 a first reading in .full "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROVIDING THAT THE'RATES IN THE BEACH PARKING .LOT `SHALL BE ESTABLISED BY'RESOLUTIONi REPEALING SECTION 7531.6.1.._AND AMENDING SECTION 7531.6 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE:CODE." 13 Page#ll - Minutes - April 1, 1968 ADJOURNMENT On motion by Kaufman, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned, Motion carried. Paul C . ,Tones City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Donald D. Mayor ATTEST �rr Paul C. Jone - City Clerk 361