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Council Chamber, Civic: Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, July 1, 1968
Mayor Coen called the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach to order at 4:30 P.M.
The Pledge. of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council
Chamber
The Invocation was given by Rey,:.
Community Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL
Laurence Young, Minister of the
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Green, Matney,
Kaufman, Coen
Councilmen Absent: None
OATH OF OPFICE __. CITY ATTORNEY
The City Clerk gave the oath of -office to lion P. Bnnfa, newly
appointed City Attorney,
MINUTES
On motion by Bartlett, the minutes of the regular meeting of
June 17, 1968, and the regular adjourned meetings of June 20, 1968,
and ,lane 24, 1968, were approved and adapted as prepared, corrected
and mailed by the City Clerks Motion carried.
FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 5559 - COLWELL COMPANY
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director
submitting final_ farm of Tract Map No. 5559 for adoption as follows.
Developer: Colwell Company; Los Angeles, California; Location;
West of Brookhu.rst St., approximately 500 ft. north of Hamilton
.Avenue; Acreage: 3 .661; Lots 19; that the neap had been certified
by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the planning
Cowmiission to be true- and correct in accordance with provisions of
the City Subdivision Code.
The City Council may accept dedications as shown can the map and
approve the Final Map, subject to the following conditions:
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The City Clerk's signature shall he withheld pending the submittal
and completion of the enumerated requirements.
1- Deposit of fees for grater, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections,
�s Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees
3, Bond for improvements.
4, Signature of agreement.
Certificate of insurance.
d � Bond for monuments.
7 Approval from County Surveyor.
8. Deed for underground water rights
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on
Final Tract Map No. 5559, and adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Co scission.. Motion carried.
FINAL TRACT MAP No 6334 ® ROBERT G. WILLIAMS
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form, of Tract Map Noe 6334 for adoption as follows: Developer:
Robert a Williams,
s, s19 Main Street, Huntington. Beach, California;
Location: South of Edinger Avenue, approximately 51.E feet west of
Bolsa, Chic.a Street; Acreage: 1_, 512, Lots' 8; that Clio map had been
certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the
Pl.annin g Commission to be true and correct in accordance with the pro-
visions of the City Subdivision Code.
The City Council may accept dedications as shown or. the zap 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 require-ments ,
1. Deposit of fees for rater, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspec-
tions.
2. Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees.
3,, Bond for improvements
4e Signature of agreement.
5. Certificate of insurance
6. Bond for monuments.
7, Approval from. County Surveyor,
8� Deed for underground water rights.
On motion. by Kaufman, Council accepted offers of dediication. as ,sho'�m
on Final Tract Map No. 6334, and adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
FINAL TRACT MAP No 6568 SEABURY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
The Clerk: presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form. of Tract flap No6568 being a portion of Tentative Flap o �
3972g for adoption as follows:
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Developer: Seabury Development Company, P. 0, box 691, Corona del
Mar, California; Location: Northeast corner of Hamilton Avenue and
Newland Street; Acreage- 1.0.67 a Lots. 46; 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 pro-
visions 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.
1r Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2 { Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees.
3. Bond for improvements.
4. Signature of agreement.
5. Certificate of insurance.
s Bond for monuments.
7 Appro%,ral from County Surveyor,
8. Deed for underground water rights
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted offers of dedication as
shown on Final Trap No. 6568, and adapted the map subject to conditions
sti-pulated by the Planning Commission. Nation carried.
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public
Works recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements, authori-
zation for release of the Improvement and Monument Bonds, and
termination of the Subdivision Agreement in Tract Nos. 6338 and
6339 m Kaufman. and Broad
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted improvements dedicated for
public use in Tract Nos, 6338 and 6339; .authorized the release of
Improvement and Monument Bonds and termination of the Subdivision
Agreement, and directed that the developer be notified by the City
Clerk and the bonding company be notified by the City Treasurer
of the termination of this bond as of January lg 1969. Motion
carried
The Clergy presented a coummu .icaati.on from the Director of Public
Works recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements, authori-
zation for release of the Improvement and Monument Bonds, and
termination of the Subdivision Agreement in Tract No. 6247 W Essex
Land Company,
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted improvements dedicated for
public use in Tract No. 6 47; authorized the release of Improvement
and Moment bonds and termination of the Subdivision Agreement, and
directed that the developer be notified by the City Clerk and the
bonding, company be notified by the City Treasurer of the termination
of this bond as of January- i, 1969. Motion carried.
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AHFP - ANNUAL RE UALIFICATIONS - RESOLUTION 2784
The Clerk read Resolution No� 2784 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUNTINGTON BEACH REQUALIFYING FOR THE
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM?
On motion by Bartlett, Council vaived further reading of Resolution
No. 2784, and passed and adopted sane by the following roll call vOts-,
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen; None
ABSENT: Councilmen; None
ASOLUTION NO 2782 - PAYMENT AUTH - FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO
The Clerk presented a transmittal of Resolution No. 2782 from the
Assistant City Attorney, for fees charged by First American Title
Insurance and Trust Company for preparing two litigation reports
required in eminant domain action between the City and Bolsa
Laguna Corporation,
The Clerk read Resolution No, 2782 by title- "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE
OF M10NEN FROM DRAINAGE DISTRICT 9 FINV;3
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
27823 and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote''
AYES: Councilmen, Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen; None
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The Clerk presented a coymau-nication from the Public Works Director
requesting reimbursement in the amount of $499.50 from the Water
Fund to Robert Stellrecht, for the construction of offsite water
mains for 17801 Newland Street, Huntington each, California.
On motion by Bartlett, Council authorized payment of $499.50 from
the Water Fund to Robert Stellrecht for construction of offsite
water mains, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen; Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
S
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The Clerk presented an agreement between the Huntington Pacific Corpor-
ation and the City of Huntington Beach for lifeguard and maintenance
services on the beach between Main Street and the easterly limits of
Bolsa Chica State Park,,
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The office of the City Attorney recommends Council's approval of
the renewal of the anneal contract with the Huntington Pacific
Corporation for lifeguard and maintenance services
On motion. by Green, Council approved the agreement between the
Huntington Pacific Corporation and the City of Huntington Beach
for lifeguard and maintenance services, and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion
carried,
O li ANCE NO 1416 - CREATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1416 a second reading by title m "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTI GTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINITO
BEACH. ORDINANCE CODE BY Ai1I ING THERETO CHAPTER 98, ARTICLE 985,
SECTIONS 9850 THROUGH 9853.2 CREATING A DESIGN VIE14 BOARD FOR
SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS THEREFOR."
Councilman Matney requested that the word "unanimously" be
deleted from Page 17 of the June 1_7, 1968 minutes of the City
Council by the City C11erk.
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
o0 1416, and passed and adopted same, by the following roll call
vote
,AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green,
Coen
NOES- Councilmen: Matney
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1426 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE iIUNTI TGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 'HEREOF TO PROVIDE
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING (ZONE CHANGE CASE ND. 68-17)o"
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
Noa 1426, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call
vote,
AYES- Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO 1428 - FIRST READING-_ ZC _ 8m 1
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1428 a first readisn, by title m "A
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTING°i`ON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON PROPERTY LOCATD ON TATEST SIDE OF BROOKHURST
STREET SOUTH OF GARFI LD AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-1 ) , "
On motion. by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1428. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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INANCE NO 142 _. OVERHEAD 'UTILITIES UNDERGROUND - DEFERRED
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1429 pertaining to removal of
overhead utilities and installation of underground utility faci.li.tes,
for council. consideration.
The Clerk informed the Council of the receipt of a letter from the
Southern California Edison Company requesting further study of a
portion of the Ordinance.
Following discussion, on Motion by Green, Council directed that
Ordinance 1429 be returned to the City Attorney for further study
and possible revision, Motion carried,
INANCE NO 1430 m FIRST READING - HARBORS & BOAT REGULATIONS
The Clergy: gave Ordinance No. 1430 a first reading by title m "A
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH A14ENDING THE HUNTIN TON
BEACH OBDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER 76, ARTICLE 760,
BEING SECTIONS 601 THROUGH 7661 PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE
CITY'S HARBORS,"
Following considerable discussion., motion by Kaufman, Council waived
further reading of Ordinance No. 1-430, and directed that said ordinance
be placed on the August 5, 1968 agenda for a second reading, with
suggested amendipenta added. Motion carried.
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I�ESOLUTIOU NO 2783 w ADOPTED -COMPENSATION OF CITY ATTORNEY
The Clergy read Resolution No, 2783 by title m "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTbN BEACH ESTABLISHING A SALARY
AND CQ4PENSAT ION FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY , "
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
2783, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote
AYES- Uoonci.lmien a Shipley, Battlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Flatne ,
Green, Coen
NOES- Councilmen- None
ABSENT, Councilmen- None.
RE 0LLTTION NO 2785 a ADOPTED -DISSOLUTION OF TALBERT WATER DISTRICT
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2785 by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING DISSOLUTION
OF THE TALBERT 14ATER DISTRICT."
Councilman Matney suggested that Council refer this matter to the
Local. Agency Formlation Co-amiis i€ n with a request that they set a
public hearing and take appropriate action for the dissolution of
the Talbert Water District.
The Assistant City Attorney advised the Council that the Local
Agency Formation Commission could not waive the liabilities of the
Talbert Water District on behalf of the residents, and that thee,,
would be limited to recommendations only,
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Following considerable discussion by Council, on motion by Green,
Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2785 and passed
and adopted same by the following roll call vote
AYES - Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Green,
Coen
NOES. Councilmen: Kaufman
ABSENT: Counc i lm:en : None
NOVEMBER BALLOT FlE.ASURE S PROPOSED BON ISSUES
The Acting City Administrator presented a communication from the
City Attor ney's office regarding the placement of bond issue on
the November ballot for capital outlay programs for park and recre-
ation facilities and library facilities. Miss Marshall suggested
that Council direct the staff to prepare the necessary documents
for inclusion of this bond issue on the November ballot, by August 1,
1968.
On motion by Green, Council directed the ,doting City Administrator
to contact Stone and Youn.gbe-r. Financial Consultants to aid the
City in preparations for the November election; and directed the
Library Board and Recreation and Parks Commission to prepare
reports for ounci.l's consideration at the August 5, 1968 meeting,
Motion carried
MEET NG WITH LEGISLATORS
The Acting City Administrator presented a co uni.cati.on from.
Assemblyman Kenneth Cory requesting that tie Is given an oppor-
tunity to meet with the Counclil to discuss current and future
legislative topics.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Acting City Adminis-
trator to arrange a dinner meeting between the Council and all
local legislators for the purpose of discussing legislative topics.
Motion carried.
The Clergy. read Resolution No, 2787 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF
HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING ITS
SUPPORT FOR PROVISION OF AIRLINE SERVICE TO GRANGE COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH. "
The Acting City Administrator presented a communication from
the Office of the Mayor, City Hall, Lung Beach., California,
requesting that Council support the application of Pacific South-
west Airlines, now before the Public Utilities Commission, for
service connecting Long Beach with various California cities.
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2787, as mended, so as not to designate any particular airline
by name, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote
AYES- Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman., Fiatney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: Done
ABSENT. Councilmen: None
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II SION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE - DIRECTOR OF
The Acting City? Administrator presented a communication from the
:public Works Department requesting that permission be given to
r. Jaen. Cleveland, the Director of Building & Safety, to attend the
46th Annual Conference of Building Officials in Houston, Texas,
Septe-mber 23 through 27, 1968, with reasonable expenses allowed,
On motion by Shipley, Council authorized the Director of Building
and Safety to attend the Conference of Building Officials In Houston,
Texas, September 23-27, 1968, with reasonable expenses allowed
Motion carried.
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PROPOSED PROPERTY EXCHANGE m WESTMIN TER
The Acting CitvAdmi istrator presented a e.o €ra€:€nciation from the
Director of the Recreation and Parks Department pertaining to a .pro-
perty exchange for park purposes between the cities of Huntington,
Beach and Weatminlater; suggesting that prompt action be taken on
this matter, because of the developer's offer of land in -lieu -of -fees,
Mayor Caen appointed Councilman Green and Councilman Kaufmah to work
with. the Recreation and Parks Commission regarding, the property
exchange with Westminster for park purposes..
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 6:12 P.M, Council was
reconvened at 7 ;30 P.M, by the Mayor.
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PRE EhTATION
The Mayor presented a Resolution of Condolence to Mrs. Janet
Ferguson Bechtel., daughter of the late Samuel Ferguson., In appre-
ciation of Mr. Ferguson's 's dedicated ,services to the City of Huntington
Eeac�� s
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PRESENTATIONS - RECUATI N AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS
The Mayor presented Service Awards to Mr. Donald Tread:, Mrs Charles
Mashburn, Mr. Robert Knox, and Mrs. Naomi Wil.lmore, retiring Recreation
and Parka Commissioners, in appreciation for their services to the City.
The City Clerk gave the oath. of office to Henry H d Dukes and
Roger Do Slates, newly appointed Planning Commissioners.
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ORANGE COUNTY SAFIETY CCt�CIE - MEMBERSHIP
The Acting City Administrator presented a co=i unicatio from the
Orange County Safety Council soliciting the membership of the City
of Huntington Beach In their orgalrnlzation for the current ,Year, ,at a':
cost to the city of $422.50,
The Mayor directed that the communication from the Orange County
Safety Council be received and filed o
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The Actin; City Administrator theme recoa r nded that the Orange
County Safety Council, being a worthwhile organization, might be
considered in the next City budget.
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ACs''HC)k IZATI N TO HIRE, IN "E" STEP m P. TOLSON
The Acting City Administrator informed Council of the request of the
City Treasurer to hire a full-time Accounting Clerk II in Range
34-E, effective July i, 1968 and that C ounci.l's approval by minute
action would he necessary,
Can motion by Green,, Council. approved the request of the City
Treasurer to hire a full time Accounting Clerk II in Range �4-E,
by minute action. Motion carried
APPOINi IENTS TO RECREATION AND PARKS C OMKI SION AND INTERVIEW OF
APPLICANTS
The Acting City Administrator presented communications from various
school districts recommending Council appointment of the following
District representatives on the recreation and 'arks Commission,
for the period of July 1, 1968, through June 30, 1969.
Fountain Valley School District - Dale Coogan
HKB. High School District m Lee Mosteller
Ocean View School District m Dr, Ralph Hs Bauer
H.B, Elementary School District - John 'Myatt
Goldenwe t College e - Bruce L. Williams
Westminster School District m Ada Clegg
Can motion by Shipley, Council appointed the abase named persons
as representatives from their various school districts to serve
as Recreation and larks Commissioners for one year. Motion
carried.
The Acting City Admini,stratuIr suggested that Council consider
setting a date for applicant interviews for appointments to the
Recreation and larks Commission and the ULI Citizens Steering
Committee„
On motion by Green, Council determined that they would set a date
for interviews for the Recreation and Parks Commission and the
ULI Citizens en Steering Committee ittee ,at a date when all the member of
the City Council will be: present. Motion carried.
The Acting City Administrator presented a communication for the
Huntington. Reach Chamber of Conmerce suggesting a meeting between
their committee and a coimDittee of the Council to formulate a
policy of economic development for the City.
Mayor Coen appointed himself, Councilman McCracken, and Councilman
Bartlett as a Council Committee ittee to neat with the Huntington Beach
Chamber of Commerce erce Conanittee on a policy of economic development,
and scheduled the meeting for duly 8, 1968 at 7�30 P9Mi
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RESOLUTION NO 2788 m SIGNATURES TREASURER & FINANCE DIRECTOR.
The Acting City Administrator presented Resolution No. 2788 authori-
zing the City Treasurer andeor the Director of Finance to use their
signatures on Fiscal Documents,,
Following discussion by Council on motion by Shipley, Council referred
Resolution Net. 2788 back to the City Attorney for further study.
Motion carried,
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LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES N, 2LQU'EST
The Acting City administrator presented a communication from the
League of California Cities requesting that Council, take a stand
opposing ,Asse. bly Bi.11-202 (Brown .act) and Assembly Bill. 730 (State
Retirement)
On motion by Shipley, Council went on record unanimously as opposing
AB 202 and AEm730,1 and directed the City Administrator to sand tele-
grams to Sacramento to that effect. Motion carried.
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CENTRAL CITY PARE COMMITTEE m REPORT
Under Council Co aaittee Reports,
Recreation and Parks Committee's
committee will report to Council
week study has been completed,
Councilman Shipley reported
meeting and stated that the
an a Central City Park after
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RESOLUTION 2786 m MID -BEACH POLIO PLAN
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Councilman Kaufman recommended that a Mid -Beach Policy Committee be
established to consist of the LTLI Steering Cowxnittee, Staff, Council-
man McCracken, Councilman Greer, and himself with staff time to be
made available upon formal request by the full committee, gander the
direction of the City Administrator, and that the Mid -Beach Development
Committee be officially recognized by Resolution.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2786 i.n. full_ - B°A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITE' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING AND DESIG-
NATING THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE MILS -BEACH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MID -BEACH POLICY PLAN."
On motion by Green, Council adapted Resolution No. 2786, by the
fallowing roll call vote:
AYES- Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coe-n
NOES- Councilmen: None
ABSENT- Councilmen. None
DOWNTOWN LITTER. PROBLEM - REPORT
Councilman Bartlett, reported that the new litterbug signs pasted at
various places in the downt n area were effective,, and requested
that the City Attorneys office look into the legality of issuing
separate li_venses for on sale/off sale food businesses and determine
whether stricter regulations could be impo.sed on the take: out food
businesses in the downtown area of the cityb
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Councilman Matney requested that the City Administrator contact
certain businesses in the downtown area who have excessive trash,
on city streets
CO NTS FROM COUNC1124EN
Councilman Matney asked the Acting City Administrator when the
remodeling of the Council Chamber would begin, and was informed
that the plans were drawn. and remodeling would begin as soon as
possible,
Councilman Green directed the City Clergy to suppler a complete
Council agenda packet, including Resolutions and First Reading,
to the Concerned Citizens Committee, Borne Council., Board of
Realtors, Chamber of Cammerce and the Property Owners Protection
League, for pickup at the Police Department by thane organizations.
He also directed the City Clark to include Resolutions and first
readings of" Ordinances with the packets now being picked up by
the newspapers .
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CERTIFICATE
The Mayor presented a Resolution of appreciation to Mr> K. Dale
Bush, in recognition of his service as City Attorney for the
City of Huntington Beach,
AIRPORT SERVICES INCORPORATED - RESOLUTION 789 TO PU. C a
The Clark presented a co-munication from airport Service, Incorporated,
requesting that the City Council pass a Resolution favoring extended
airport coach service from the long Beach area to include Seas. Beach,
Los Alamitos, Huntington Beach, and Orange County Airport, to he sent
to the. Public Utilities Commission,
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2789 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING ITS SUPPORT
FOR PROVISION OF BUS SERVICE TO ORANGE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF HUNTING -
TON BEACH a "
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading and adopted Reso-
lution No, 2789 by the following roll call vote
AYES- Councilmen- Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Cram.
NOES- Councilmen: Vona
ABSENT. Councilmen. Nona
E " EST TATAIVER OF RECREATION AND BARK FEES - TRACT 5559
The Clergy presented a communication from the Colwell Company -Villa
Pacific requesting the waiving of Recreation and Dark pose in the
amount of $3, 951. a 00, as their company deeded the park site to the
Edison. Company, who in turn leased the park to the City of Hunting-
ton Beach,
On motion by Coen, Council referred the request from the Colwell
Company to the Recreation and pars Council Committee on fees for
study. Motion carried,
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14ARLIN INN w ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT
The Clerk presented an application for an entertainment permit from
Morgan Biaaey, owner of the Marlin Inn, 18851 Main Street. The Police
Department had recownended approval of this entertainment permit.
Can motion by Kaufman, Council granted an entertainment permit to
Mr. Morgan Bissey, of the Marlin inn, to provide entertainment for
dancing, at 18851 Main Street, Motion carried.
B a BEAUTIFICATION
The Clark; presented a co= nication from the Women's Division of the
Huntington Beach Chamber of Co€xnerca reporting on the anti litter
program.
Following, discussion by Council and the staff, a motion was made
directing the City Clergy to send a letter of comiendation to the
Women's Division of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Comnexce for
their efforts in City clean-up and beautification. Motion carried,
61PORT BUSINESS APPLICATION - DENIED
The Clerk presented an application from Cary F. Bryant and Nyal. D.
Thomas to conduct the business of imports, and decorative accessories
and gallery at 414 Walnut Street, Huntington Beach, California.
The Police Department has reconunended approval,
A Taotion was made by Councilman Haul'Maa to approve the application..
When p€.3.t to a vote the i otion failed.
PUBLIC HEARING m ZONE CASE 68- 21. a l" LINE CONSTRUCTION
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No, 6 -21., on property located at the southwest
corner of Heil Avenue and Springdale Street, and directed the Clerk
to read the legal notice.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on said, public hearing on a change of
zone from RA Residential Agricultural District to RI -Single Family
Resi.denee had been met, and that he: had received no communications or
written protests to Zone Casa No. 68-2l
At this time staff reports were presented for Counci.l's infonnati.on.
Mayor Coen. declared ared 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 Green, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an
Ordinance effecting the Change of zone in Zone Case No. 8-21. Motion
carried;
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PUBLM, HEARING - ZONE CASE 68-9 m CONTINUED
The Clerk presented Zone Cnse No, 8m9, which is located on the
south side of Heil Avenue, approximately 660 feet east of Bol.sa
Chica Street. The public hearing on the zone case had been
opened at the meeting of dune 3, 1_968, and deferred to this
meeting:
The Planning Director addressed council and requested that Zone
Case - 68- be deferred to the August 5, 1.968 meeting, inasmucb.
he had not received a report from the Planning Commission on this
matter.
On motion by Shipley, Council_ deferred Zone Case 68-9 to the meeting
of August 5, 1968s Lotion carried,
RES(YLIlT ION OF'INTENT 2778 PROPOSED CIVIC CENTER
SITE
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 2778 - Proposed Civic
Center Site #3
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for
notification, publication and posting on said public hearing on
proposed Civic Center°, Site had been met.
At this time staff reports were presented for Co cil's information.
The Acting City Administrator presented a Staff Report to Council
concerning the proposed Civic Centex~ Site selection.
The Planning Director presented a report prepared by the Planning
Department on Civic Center Site #3 a
Councilman Matney requested that, in the future, this type of report
be investigated earlier in order for Council to have access to all
pertinent information,
Councilmai IvkCra:km stated that total evaluation was desireahle for
selection of a suitable Civic Center Site,
Councilman, Green stated his seasons for approval of Site #3 and
Councilman kaufman stated his position in opposing Site No. 3 ,
Mr. Ted Adsit, a consultant in planning and development reported to
Council on methods and conditions for selection of a suitable site
for the proposed Civic Center.
Mayor Coen declared the 'hearing, open..
The Clerk presented written communications from the GoldenWest
Home -Owners Association favoring the present Civic Center Site and
from Mr. Ben Lon.deree, President of the Home Council, requesting
oun.cil's permission to present his organizat.ion's views
Dr. Max Forney, Superintendent of the Huntington Beach High School
District, addressed Council and requested that Council recognize
that he favors no particular site selection and he is speaking
only as the Superintendent of the Huntington Beach School District.
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Dr, Max Forney, then stated that traffic and parking problems could
arise if Site #3 were selected, and hasped Council would take this
into consideration.
Mr. Ben lacnderec, President of the dome Council addressed Council aaJ-
stated that the Home Council was unanimously in favor of Site #3 for
the proposed Civic Center.
Mr. Paul V. Phillips, President of the Downn.town. Businessmans B Associa-
tion, addressed council and stated his association was in favor of a
downtown site.
Mr. Robert Butler,, of the Concerned Citizen's Committee addressed
Council and stated that the ConcernedCitizen's Committee was; in
favor of the Site #3 selection.
r. Jack. Frcggatt, representative of the Huntington Beach Company,
addressed Council_ and stated that the estimated cost (if the land for
the Site #3 would he approximately $30, 000 . • to $45,000.00 per acre.
He also suggested that Council eight consider an alternate site on
City awned land behind the Sheraton Beach Inn.
Alder Fix,, of the First Baptist Church, 6th and Orange Avenue in
Huntington Beach, addressed Council and stated that he hoped the
Council would decide on a site at this meeting as the uncertainty of
the future site is delaying the sale of their church.
Mr. Bill Schuyer, , 304 Springfield St., addressed the Council and
infor-med them of his projected cost estimate for the abandonment of
the €ail wells on Site #3.
Mr. John Thompson, of 727 Williams Street, addressed Council and
stated he was in agreement with the statements presented by Dr. Forney.
rr. Jerry Larsen, 19351 Weymouth Lames addressed Council and specs
on the removal of oil wells and storage tanks at the Site #3 Location.
Mr, Pram Brays 325 Second Street., addressed Council and emphasized
that the downtown site was the choice of the ULI Panel.
Mr. Robert Dingwall, 1.9791. Estuary crane addressed Council and stated
he was in favor of a site being selected at this meeting.
Mr. K. Dale Bush, 312 Walnut St., City, addressed Council, giving
his opinions on the matters Council should take in to consideration,
in selecting a Civic. Center Site.
Mr. Oscar Taylor, 222 Fifth Street, addressed Council and offered
suggestions concerning the selection of a Civic Center Site, and
volunteered the use of his empty building for use by City employees
w,hile construction was in progress if the downtown site should be
selected by Council.
Mr. Larry Curran, President of the Concerned Citizens Committee,
addressed Council and stated that a convention center in the downtown
area would be more suitable than selecting the downtown area for a
Civic Center Site.
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Mrs William Regan, President of the Huntington Beach Board of
Realtors addressed Council .and stated that he was in favor of the
downtown area for the Civic Center Selection Site,
There being no one further to speak on the matter, and there being
no further protests filed either oral. or written., the hearing, was
closed by the Mayor,
Before voting on the selection of a Civic Center Site, Mayor Coen
suggested that each Councilman make a brief statement regarding,
his position.
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Councilman Kaufman requested farther study of site locations and
parking situations before making a decision on the matter.
Councilman Kaufman stated that he felt the Civic Center should
be kept within a one Haile radius of the present: Civic Center,
Councilman Matney had no comments to made at this tisae�
Councilman Green stated he favored the renovation of the downtown
area but does not feel that locating the new Civic Center on the
cold site was the answer to the downtown area's problem, and that
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he was in favor of Site
Councilman McCracken felt the traffic problems constituted a great
drawback for the selection for Site No. 3
Councilman Bartlett felt the downto%,-,n site was the most favorable
for the City,
Councilman Shipley stated he was not in favor of any of the pro-
posed sites but felt a location where there is room for projection,
should be the first consideration.
Mayor Coen stated that after all things are taken into consideration.
he favors Site #3 for the new Civic €;enter,
On -.motion by Green, Council adopted Civic Center Site #3 as per
Resolution of Intention No.. 2778, Motion carried,
RE€ UES FOR PERMISSION TO LEAVE COUNTRY - COUNCIUIAN SHIPLEY
Councilman Shipley. requested and was granted permission. to be out
of the country for six to eight weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Green, the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carded
ATTEST,
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Paul. C s Jones\ 4\ 3.A t (,' l k,
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City Clerk and ex -of icia Clerk
of t1-MCit- Council of,,,�ty City
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Alvin M. Coen \ .. .
Mayor
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