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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-07-15Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, July 15, 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 Reverend Gill Allen, Minister of Christ Presbyterian Church. RnT.T. rAT.T. Councilmen Present: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, Coen Councilmen Absent: Shipley, Matney MI NUT ES On motion by Green, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 1, 1968, were approved and adopted as prepared, corrected, and mailed by the City Clerk. Motion carried. ZON CASE NO, 68-23 - DENIED The Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Department transmitting Zone Case No. 68-23 for change of zone from R-3 to R-4, on property located on the south side of Atlanta Avenue, approximately 1409 feet east of Beach Boulevard. The Planning Commission recommended de-nial.' On motion by Kaufman, Council sustained the Planning Commission and denied the request for change of zoning on Zone Case No. 68-23. Motion carried. /o2/ PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT -REZONING REQUEST - MARGARET PREININGER The Clerk presented a report from the Planning Commission regarding Council referral on April 15, 1968, of Margaret Preininger's rezoning request on property located approximately 100 feet east of Beach Boulevard and north of Slater. The Planning -Commission scheduled the matter for the June 4, 1968, meeting, at which time Margaret Preininger requested that it be continued to a later date, therefore, no action has been taken to date, On motion by Kaufman, Council directed that the Planning Commission Report be received and filed. Motion carried. Page #2 - Minutes - 7/15/68 /f'I SETBACK ENCROACHEMENTS m SECTION 9432 r The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director recommending that Section 9432 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code pertaining to setback encroachment and outside display and/or storage of merchandise, should remain in effect in order to have proper development throughout the City. The Planning Commission stated that where a true hardship exists, relief could be obtained through the conditional exception procedure. On motion by Kaufman, Council directed that the Planning Commission's recommendation be followed and Section 9432 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code remain in effect. Motion carried, ion FINAL, TRACT MAP M 6453 m GREEN HILLS m ADOPTED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director sub- mitting final form of Tract Map No. 6453 for adoption as follows: Developer: Green Hills, Po Oo Box 1217, Whittier, California; Location: West of Goldenwest Street between Palm and Mansion Avenues; Acreage: 28.135; Lots: 108; 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 witheld pending the submittal and completion of the enumerated requirements. 1a Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections. 20 Bond for improvements. 3. Signature of agreement. 4, Certificate of insurance. 5. Bond for monuments. 6. Approval from County Surveyor, 7. Deed for underground water rights. 8. Recreation and Parks fee shall be paid when credit for open space and special facilities shall have been determined. The Planning Commission recommended that the payment of Park and Recreation fees should be postponed until credit for open space and special facilities has been determined, Mr. Bill Wren, of the Huntington Beach Company addressed Council and requested that reservations be made on the matter of underground water rights dedication as this property is in an oil producing area. On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on Final Map No. 6453, and adopted the map subject to conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission and the City Council; directed the City Attorney and the Department of Public Works to work out agreeable terms in the deed for underground water rights, and further directed that postponement of payment of Recreation and Parks fees be permitted until a decision is made on open spaces and special facilities. Motion carried. Page 3 - Minutes 7/15/68 FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 6575 - ESSEX LAND CO. - ADOPTED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map 6575 for adoption as follows: Developer: Essex Land Company, 10889 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California; Locations South of Atlanta Avenue, east of Brookhurst Street; Acreage: 7.896; Lots: 40; 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 Sub- division 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 witheld pending the submittal and completion of the enumerated requirements. 1. 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. 5o 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 dedication as shown on Final Map No. 6575, and adopted the map subject to conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. lob' SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT — TRACT NO. 6469 - MEINE CONSTRUCTION CO. -APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, and Subdivision Agree- ment for Tract No. 6469 - Meine Construction Company. On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 607027, Improvement Bond No. 607026, General Insurance Company; approved the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 6469, and authorized the'Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion carried. /09 SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT — TRACT 6586 - K.& C DEV. - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, and Subdivision Agree- ment for Tract No.'6586 --K & C Development Company. On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 606375 and Improvement Bond No. 606374 — General Insurance Company; approved the Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6586, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 496 Page #4 - Minutes 7/15/68 feFr DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACTS 6391 & 6495 - COVINGTON BROS. The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements, author- ization for release of the Improvement and Monument Bonds, and termination of the Subdivision Agreements in Tracts Nosn 6391 and 6495 - Covington Eros. On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tracts Nos. 6391 and 6495; authorized the release of improvement and Monument Bonds and termination of the Subdivision Agreements, 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 15, 1968. Motion carried, 1�% SEWER ]PUMP STATION - SPWER AVENUE & CRABB LANE - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works recommending that Council authorize construction Of a sewer pump station at Speer Avenue and Crabb Lane in conjuction with Tract No, 5899 at an estimated cost of $15,000000, to be financed from the sewer fund, with the City to be reimbursed as the surrounding property is developed. Before the vote was taken, Councilman McCracken requested permission to abstain due to a possible conflict of interest. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the construction of a sewer pump station at Speer Avenue and Crabb Lane at a cost of $15,000,00 to be financed from the sewer fund, and directed by the Department of Public Works to proceed with plans and specifications: and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids when directed by the Director of Public Works. Motion carried with McCracken abstaining. AGREEMENT - SIGNAL OIL & GAS CO. - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of an agreement between the City and Signal Oil and Gas Company authorizing and directing Signal Oil and Gas Company to erect a fence and to install landscaping as prescribed in the Division of Highways Encroachment Permit No. 768-E-768449. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the agreement with Signal Oil and Gas Co. and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the city, Motion carried, SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 6334 - B. G. WILLIAMS The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of Improvement Letter of Credit, Labor and Material Letter of Credit, and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6334 - Aa G. Williams. On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted Improvement Letter of Credit No. 30,338, Labor and Material Letter of Credit No. 30,340 - United California Bank, Los Angeles, California; and approved the Subdivision Agreement and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the city. Motion carried, 4917 Page #5 - Minutes 7/15/68 /a3 STREET IMPROVEMENT - CC-071 - AWARDED SULLEY-MILLER The Clerk read a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that one bid for the construction, reconstruction, surfacing and improvement of portions of Warner Avenue, Goldenwest and Magnolia Streets, and Edinger, Bolsa and Slater Avenues, had been opened at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, July 1.5, 1968 in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of Public Works, and that Sulley-Miller Company, Orange, California, was the sole bidder with a bid in the amount of $188,624.36. The Director of Public Works recommended that the Council award the bid to Sulley-Miller Company. On motion by Bartlett, Council awarded the contract for project CC-071 to Sulley-Miller Company, a responsible bidder, for the bid amount of $188,624.36 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Motion carried 5ff- 9 9 REIMBURSEMENT - ODMARK & BAZIL - RESOLUTION 2793 - ADOPTED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of Resolution No. 2793 authorizing reimbursement of $1,423.02, to Odmark and Bazil for the construction of an offsite sewer in Nashville Street from Alabama to approximately 900 feet easterly, as per Reimbursement Agreement Noo 100, The Clerk read Resolution No. 2793 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND," On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2793, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, and Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT; Councilmen: Shipley, Matney #- I REIMBURSEMENT - Ho B. UNION HIGH SCHOOL DIST. - RES. 2794 — ADOPTED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of Resolution No. 2794 authorizing reimbursement of $12,684.58 to the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the con- struction of the Hamilton Avenue Storm Drain, as per Reimburse- ment Agreement No, 146. The Clerk read Resolution No. 2794 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE 7E AND 7H DRAINAGE FUND,' On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No, 2794, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote. AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, and Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT; Councilmen: Shipley, Matney 498 'Page #6 z Minutes 7/15/68 //�-18 REIMBURSEMENT - HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DIS . RES, 2795 ADOPTED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of Resolution No. 2795 authorizing reimbursement of $2,720.70 to the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the construction of the Newland Storm Drain Pump Station as per Reimbursement Agreement No. 142. The Clerk read Resolution No. 2795 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE 7E AND 7H DRAINAGE FUND , " On motion by Green, Council waived further, reading of Resolution No. 2795, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote, AYES- Councilmen% Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, and Coen NOES , Councilmen- None ABSENT- Councilmen, Shipley, 'Matney REIMBURSEMENT SECURITY FORE CORP. m RESOLUTION NO. 2797 ADOPTED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works ..Department of Resolution No. 2797 authorizing reimbursement of to Security Fore Corporation for the construction of the Newland Storm Drain Pump Station as per Reimbursement Agreement No. 143. The Clerk read Resolution No. 2797 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDI- TURE OF MONEY FROM THE DRAINAGE 7E AND 7H FUND," On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2797, and passed and adopted same 'by the following roll call vote. AYES- Councilmen- Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, and Coen NOES- Councilmen- None ABSENT, Councilmen- Shipley, Matney Y�/ CLAIM NO, 19-68 4 EARL Sm MARTIN - DENIED The Clerk presented Claim No. 19-68 from Mr. Earl S, Martin for alleged damages to his automobile on or about June 15, 1968 in the vicinity of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway. On motion by Green, Council denied Claim No. 19-68 filed `'by My'. Earl S o Martin, and referred same to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried. RECREATION AGREEMENTS SCHOOL DISTRICTS ® APPROVED The Clerk presented agreements between the City of Huntington Beach and each of the six school districts in the area pertaining to the annual ,joint use of recreational facilities for fiscal year 1968-69. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the ,joint Agreements between the City and the six school districts and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements on behalf of the City, Motion carried, 49 Page #7 - Minutes 7/15/68 'Y9- &y LIFEGUARD AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE The Clerk presented an agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Orange County Harbor District providing for the furnishing of lifeguard services to the unincorporated areas adjacent to the City, for the Fiscal Year 1968-69, On motion by Green, Council approved the agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Orange County Harbor District for lifeguard services to the unincorporated areas adjacent to the City for Fiscal Year 1968-69, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 11/0 REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY - LICENSE FEES The Clerk presented a communication from the City Attorney's office regarding the City's ability to establish separate license fees for sale of take-out foods as differentiated from regular retail sale of foods, Mayor Coen directed that the communication from the City Attorney's office be received and filed. /1,;/ ORDINANCE NO 1428 - ADOPTED - Z,C 68-19 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1428 a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH"AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF BROOKHURST STREET SOUTH OF GARFIELD AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-19.)" On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1428, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, and Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Matney ,7C_ /r5 ORDINANCE NO. 1429 - PRESENTED - UNDERGROUNDING OF OVERHEAD UTILITIES The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1429 relating to the undergrounding of overhead utilities for council consideration. Mr. Bob Burbank, representing the Southern California Edison Company, addressed Council and requested the inclusion of representatives of the utility company districts to the committee. Mr. C. Fleischer, representing the General Telephone Company, addressed Council stating that the inclusion of representatives from the utility company districts to the commission would be of great values On motion by McCracken, Ordinance No. 1429 was referred back to the Attorney for a change to require five affirmative votes in establishing an underground district, and to include utility company representatives as ex-officio members of the committee, without vote. Motion carried. 50o Page #8 - Minutes 7/15/68 ./ ORDINANCE NO 1431 - FIRST READING m ZC 68-21 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1431 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF 'HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE, CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HEIL AVENUE AND SPRINGDALE STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO, 68-21)o" On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1431. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO 1432 - FIRST READING m SIGNING OF WARRANTS FOR CITY The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1432 a first reading by title a "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE, CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 1222.3 OF CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE 122, PERTAINING TO THE SIGNING OF WARRANTS FOR THE CITY." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1432. When put to a bote the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO 1433 - EMERGENCY - ADOPTED m DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED BOAT The Clerk read Emergency Ordinance No. 1433 in,full m "AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MAKING PROVISION FOR THE DISPOSITION OF AN ABANDONED CABIN CRUISER OBSTRUCTING THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF HUNTINGTON HARBOR WITHIN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, PURSUANT TO STATE HARBORS AND HAVIGATION CODE, SECTION 522a" On motion by Green, Council passed and adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 1433, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, and Coen NOES.. Councilmen.- None ABSENT: Councilmen. Shipley, Matney AA - 9s ORDINANCE NO 1434 m FIRST READING 0 PROCEEDINGS OF RECREATION COMMISSION 190 The Clerk gave Ordinance No, 1434. a first reading by title m "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 5242,1a2 OF SAID CODE, AND ADDING SECTION 5242.1.3 THERETO PERTAINING TO ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS GOVERNING MEETINGS OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION OF SAID CITY," 501 4. Page #9 - Minutes 7/15/68 On motion by Green, Council amended a portion of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1434 regarding the excused absence of members of the Recreation Con issi On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1434 as amended, When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously. TO - cn . RESOLUTION NO. 2790 - DEFERRED - CONDEMNATION - CIVIC CENTER SITE ..The Clerk read Resolution No, 2790 by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR A CIVIC CENTER .SITE AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF SAID PROPERTY OR NEGOTIATION FOR f ACQUISITION, AND DIRECTING ITS ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION." f... On motion by Kaufman, Council voted to reject Resolution No. 2790, by the following roll call vote. AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman NOES: Councilmen.- Green, Coen ABSENT: Councilmen- Shipley, Matney A motion was made by Green to reconsider Resolution No. 2790 and enter in minutes, but the motion was withdrawn before it was voted upon. The Mayor directed the City Clerk to include Resolution No. 2790 as an item on the agenda for the meeting of September 3, 1968 re RgS'OLUTION NO, 2792 - ADOPTED - AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY OWNED LOTS The Clerk read Resolution No. 2792 by title.- "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY -OWNED LOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST'CORNER OF SLATER AND EDWARDS STREETS IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution Nov 2792, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green,Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT- Councilmen Shipley, Matney RESOLUTION NO. 2796 - ADOPTED - TRANSFERS MONIES TO PARKING AUTHORITY FU The Clerk read Resolution No, 2796 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE 4TTY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA TO TRANSFER MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL ]OUTLAY FUND TO THE PARKING AUTHORITY FUND," On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No, 2796, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: NOES- Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen Bartlett, McCracken, None Shipley, Matney Kaufman, Green, Coen 502 Page # 10 ® Minutes 7 / 15 /68 GPI HARBOR PERMIT FEES The Acting City Administrator presented reports from the Director of 'Public Works and the Director of ?arbors and Beaches regarding fees to be charged for Harbor Permits. On mction by Kaufman, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance with original $25 fee requirement included, and deferred further consideration of this item until the August 5, 1968 meeting. Motion carried, RESOLUTION OF WELCOME - "SING OUT ASIA" GROUP .- RE'S o 2798 o ADOPTED The Acting City Administrator informed Council of a request by Supervisor Bakers office that the City of Huntington Beach adopt a resolution of welcome to the Far East "Sing.Out Asia" tour group who will be appearing in Orange County at the Anaheim Convention Center, Monday, July 22, 1968, On motion by Kaufman, Council adopted Resolution No. 2798 m"A resolution - of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach extending its welcome to the "Sing Out Asia Group," by the following roll call vote- AYES- Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, Coen NOES- Councilmen-. None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Matney Rc &(,�. AUTHORIZATION TO PAY m FUJITA PROPERTY m APPROVED The Acting City Administrator requested Council authorization to draw a warrant in the amount of $128,012.50 payable to Fujita Farms, for the purchase of 4.7 acres of land located on Gothard Street near Ellis Avenue, for use as a central fire station site and training center. The purchase of this land was previously approved by Council, On motion by Bartlett, Council authorized a warrant be drawn in the amount of $128,012.50, payable to Fujita Farms for the purchase of land on Gothard Street near Ellis Avenue for a central fire station site and training center, by the following roll call vote: AYES-. Councilmen- Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, Coen .NOES-. Councilmen; None ABSENT-. Councilmen-. Shipley, Matney �REQJEST FOR POLICY STATEMENT ENCOURAGING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The acting City Administrator informed Council of a request by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce for the adoption of a policy statement encouraging economic development, On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the adoption of a policy statement encouraging economic development, as requested by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, Motion carried, AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND FUNDS - CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION a APPROVED The Acting City Administrator requested that Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed $800, for the annual Huntington Beach City Employees' Association Picnic. 503 Page #11 - Minutes 7/15/68 On motion by Green, Council authorized an expenditure for the annual Huntington Beach City Employees' Association Picnic in an amount not to exceed $800.00, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green,,Coen NOES- Councilmen. None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Matney LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT - DAVID WICKERSHAM - APPROVED The Acting City Administrator presented a communication from Mr. Walter Johnson, City Librarian, requesting that Mr. David Wickersham be reappointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Library for a term of four years. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the reappointment of Mr. David Wickersham to the Board of Trustees of the City Library for a term of four years. Motion carried. �y COUNTY LIFEGUARD AGMT - CITY BEACH RECREATIONAL USE The Acting City Administrator discussed an agreement being prepared by the County for payment of their percentage due the city for city beach recreational used No action was taken at this time. //0 PERMISSION TO ATTEND SEMINAR - CITY ATTORNEY - APPROVED The Acting City Administrator presented a communication from the City Attorney requesting permission to attend a three day seminar on collective bargaining in Las Vegas, August 8 through 10, 1968. On motion by McCracken, Council authorize the City Attorney to attend the seminar on collective bargaining in Las Vegas, August 8 through 10th. Motion carried, 3� IMPORT BUSINESS APPLICATION - APPROVED The Acting City Administrator presented a communication from the City Attorney recommending that the application from Gary F. Bryant and Nyal D. Thomas to conduct the business of imports and decorative accessories and gallery at 414 Walnut Street, Huntington Beach, California, be approved. On motion by Green, Council granted a business license to Mr. Gary F. Bryant and Mr. Nyal D. Thomas for the business of imports, decorative accessories, and gallery at 414 Walnut Street, City, Motion carried. 3-6- STUDY a BUSINESS LICENSE REVOCATIONS Mayor Coen requested that the,City Attorney's office prepare a report for Council on provisions the City might establish in providing for revocation of business licenses when such action would be deemed necessary. On motion by Coen, Council directed the matter of business license revocations to the City Attorney's office for study. Motion carried. OF ER TO DONATE BUILDING - KAUFMAN AND BROAD - ACCEPTED The Acting City Administrator presented a communication from Kaufman and :Broad offering to donate a 20 foot by 40 foot sales office building for use by the Recreation Department. Mr. Castle stated that the expenses for relocating this building to LeBard Park could be paid from the Park and Recreation Funds. 50 Pag.e.4 12 Minutes 7/15/68 On motion by Coen, Council accepted the donation from Kaufman and Broad of a sales office building for Recreation and Parks Department use, and authorized the Acting City Administrator to handle the relocation procedures, Motion carried. RECREATION AND PARKS COUNCIL COMMITTEE - REPORTS Tract 6147 - Waiver of R & P Fees - Denied u ci man McCracken reported to Council that the Council Committee on Recreation and Parks fees recommended that the offer of land in lieu of payment of Recreation and Parks fees made by the Hotel Kingsway Operating Company, developer of Tentative Tract Map. 6147 be denied, and that Recreation and Parks fees be required. On motion by McCracken, Council accepted the recommendation of the Council Committee on Recreation and Parks fees for a denial of a waiver of Recreation and Parks fees to the Hotel Kingsway Operating Company. Motion carried. Tract 5559 - Waiver of R & P Fees - Approved Councilman McCracken also reported to Council that the Committee recommends that a waiver of Recreation and Park Fees in the amount of $3,951.00 to the Colwell Company — Villa Pacific, be granted per their request, as their company deeded the park site to the Edison Company, who in turn leased the park to the City of Huntington Beach. After considerable discussion, a motion was made by McCracken to waive payment of Recreation and Parks fees in the amount of'$3,951.00 to the Colwell Company - Villa Pacific, as per their request. Motion carried. Ut LI MID -BEACH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - REPORT Councilman Kaufman reported to Council on the initial meeting of the Mid -Beach Policy Committee and requested that the staff be directed to begin developing a general plan for the mid beach Area. Councilman McCracken requested that Councilman Bartlett be permitted to replace him on this committee, and the Mayor granted this request. 3t. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - SCAG REPORT Councilman Green reported on the meeting of the Southern California Association of Governments and stated that the committee voted to require the staff of the Southern California Association of Governments to review special districts in their area, and study those districts which have outlived their usefulness. The Southern California Association of Governments has declared that wherever it is feasible there should be local development of State parks. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEN Councilman Kaufman requested clarification from the City Attorney on the memorandum the Attorneys office submitted regarding the Talbert Water District, The City Attorney read the memorandum to Council and stated that he submitted it as an item of general interest to the Council. Councilman Kaufman.inquired as.to whether appointments had been made to the Design Review Board. Mayor Coen stated the possibility of appointing the members of the former Architectural Review Board, and Councilman Kaufman stated that one member must be a landscape architect. The Acting City Administrator suggested selecting applicants who were not serving on other boards and to set interviews for a later date. 55 Page # 13 © Minutes 7/15/68 RECESS The Mayer called a recess of the Council at 6:07 Po M. Council was reconvened at 7030 Pa M. by the Mayor. y� PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO FRANK F. GROOVER - F, D. The Mayor presented a certificate of appreciation to Battalion Chief Frank F, Groover up6n his retirement from the Fire Department after 29 years of service, COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS Mayor Coen requested comments from any Department Head who had suggestions for the Council Mr. Walter Johnson, Librarian, gave a report on the financial needs of the library which the Library Board had been asked to prepare in connection with a proposed bond issue.to be presented to the voters on the November ballot. Mr. Johnson pointed out additional items which should be considered in such a program in addition to the needs for a new central library, fixtures and books. On motion by Green, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to include in the November election a bond issue in the amount of $3,157,954.00 for library purposes. Motion carried. 1S Considerable discussion was held by the Council and the Director of Recreation and Parks concerning financial needs for the procurement and development of parksites in the city. On motion by Green, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to include in the November elections a bond issue in an amount to be determined by the Council and the Recreation and Parks Commission for procurement and development of additional park sites in the City. Motion carried Mr. Warren Ha11,1City Treasurerystated that he had not received the certification of audit which he had requested from the City's public accountants, and requested that the Council direct the firm of Diehl and Evans to submit the report immediately. He also requested that the Council appoint a Committee to review the audit firm employed by the City. 3? 011in C. Cleveland, Building Director, Jones, who has been appointed Assistant of the Building Department. //7 UEST - VARIANCE- WATER' introduced to Council Mr. Richard Director of Building and Safety ONT DECK SETBACK - APPROVED The Clerk presented a communication from Mrs. Helene G. Davis requesting Council's approval of a variance of the waterfront deck setback requirement on Lot 6, Tract 6404, in the Huntington Harbour area of the City. On motion by McCracken, Council granted a variance on the property of Mrs. Helene G. Davis, upon the condition of showing deed of easement to the City Attorney and Director of Building and Safety for their approval. Motion carried. SOG Page #14 - Minutes 7/15/68 /i P- /08 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 68-37 - TENT TRACT NO, 6651 - R M GALLOWAY & ASSOC, The Clerk presented a communication from R. M. Galloway and Associates Inc. requesting that Council reaffirm to the Planning Commission that present policy being used regarding street widths was reaffirmed at the May 20, 1968 meeting of the Council, to remain effective until a new subdivision ordinance had been presented and adopted. Mr. Galloway addressed the Council and informed them that he had requested consideration from the Planning Commission on 'Tract Map No. 6651 because of time and money element involved. He further informed the Council that the Planning Commission continued the matter over his request for immediate action, and he asked the Council to direct the Commission to consider it at the meeting of July 16, 19680 Councilman Kaufman suggested that Mr. Harlow convey to the Planning Commission the wishes of the Council that the matter be considered at their July 16 meeting and that they study use of 50 fcot rights -of - way in this tract, /9-/ ZONE CASE NO. 68-20 - PUBLIC HEARING - DOYLE DEVELOPERS W APPROVED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Zone Case No. 68-20, on property located at the southeast corner of Edinger Avenue and Goldenwest Street. The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting on said public hearing on a change of zone from RA Residential Agricultural District to C2 Community Business District, with 50 foot setback had been met, and that he had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 68-20. At this time staff reports were presented for Counci'l's information. The Planning Commissi©n° report recommends a change of zone to C4 Highway Commercial District. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. Mr, Adnan Khatib of 625 S. Euclid Street, Anaheim, California, addressed Council and .stated that he had no objections to the C4 zoning recommended by the Planning Commission. "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 McCracken, Council sustained the Planning Commission's recommendation for a change of zoning from RA Residential Agricultural District to C4 Highway Commercial District, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting the change of zone. Motion carried, ZONE CASE NO, 68-18 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL BENNE°T"T - DEFERRED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an appeal by Jack Bennett to the denial by the Planning Commission of Zone Case No. 68-18, on property located north of Yorktown Avenue, between Florida and England Streets. -507 Page # 15 - Minutes 7/15/68 The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting on said public hearing on a change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District, had been met, and that he had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 68-18, At this time staff reports were presented for Council's information. Fire Chief Picard was asked by Council if the requested change of zoning would be favorable to the Fire Department. Chief Picard informed the Council that in his opinion it would be favorable, but that he did not have documented evidence to present to Council at this time, Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. Mr. Harry Iinisely, 1471 S. Euclid Street, Anaheim, California, representing the applicant, addressed Council and submitted a petition signed by 25 people who are in favor of the zone change and discussed the reasons for the request for the zone change. Mr. George R. Wiseman, Architect, of 833 Dover Drive, Newport Beach, California, addressed Council stating he had made a study on the use of property in the area of the requested zone change. Mr. Daniel Pike, 16527 Spruce Circle, Fountain Valley, addressed Council and stated that if this zone change is allowed, his corporation would possibly consider following suit in their development in the area. 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 referred Zone Case No. 68-18 back to the Planning Commission, with the approval of the applicant, for reconsideration. Motion carried. //7 CE 68-34 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - ENGLAND - APPROVED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an appeal by Donald R. England to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Exception No. 68-34 on property located north of Talbert Avenue, approximately 1890 feet west of Beach Boulevard. The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting on said public hearing to regulations of the Districting Ordinance to permit a motor cycle park for conducting sportsman scrambles, safety school and sport riding, in the M1 Light Industrial District, and that in.addition to the letter of appeal, letters had been received from Jimmy R. Foster, Santa Ana, California, Mary Owens, Mrs. J. W. Greaves, and Mrs. J. P. Snow of Huntington -Beach, California, in favor of.the Conditional Exception and a letter from the Vista Marlin, Los Angeles, California, opposing said,Cdnditional Exception. At this time staff reports were presented for Council's information. The Planning Director gave a report and distributed maps to Council, The Council inquired of the City Attorney whether a hardship must be shown by applicant in order to appeal a Conditional Exception and was told it was at the discretion of the Council to determine whether a hardship existed. 508 Page #16 - Minutes 7/15/68 Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. Mr. Ron Sloan, 670 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, California, representing applicant, addressed Council and gave a description of the preparations which would be made in building the track if the Conditional Exception is approved. Reverend Harold Peterson, Minister of the Grace Bible Church, which meets at Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park, California, addressed Council and expressed his opinion that the young people of our area would benefit greatly if the Conditional Exception was approved. Mr. Bob Johnson, of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council and spoke in favor of the requested Conditional Exception. Mr. Stew Wilkinson of the Automobile Club of Southern California addressed Council and stated that the motorcycle safety training which would be provided by the proposed track, would be of great benefit to the community. Mr. Mike Capalite, 7544 Washington Avenue, addressed Council and discussed the reasons for Council giving approval to the requested Conditional Exception. 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, On motion by Green, Council overruled the decision of the Planning Commission and approved Conditional Exception No. 68-34 for three years, on approval by the City Attorneys office; subject to Police regulations and conditions which may be imposed by the staff including any street dedications not presently made. Motion carried. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 10:02 P.M. Council was reconvened at 10:17 P.M. by the Mayor. I/ 7 CE 68-33 & Dv 68-24 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - GALLOWAY Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an appeal by Ra M. Galloway and Associates to the denial by R. M. Galloway and Associates to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Exception No. 68-33 and Division of Land No. 68-24 on property located on the west side of Newland Street, approximately 1320 feet south of Atlanta Avenue The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for Conditional Exception No. 68-33 and Division of Land No. 68-24 to permit the following had been meta E A zone change application to R1 shall be filed with the City prior to issuance of building permits. 2. The proposed alleys shall "T" between lots 11, 12, 26, and 27 in both blocks B and Ca The map shall be redrawn to front seven lots on Newland and the corner lots shall be 40 feet wide (within each block.) The Clerk informed the Council that he had received no communications or written protests to Conditional Exception No. 68-33 & Division of Land No. 68-24. 1509 Page 017 - Minutes 7/15/68 At this time staff reports were presented for Council's information. - The Planning Director presented a report to Council on Conditional Exception No. 68-33 and Division of Land No, 68-240 Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. Mr. R. Ma Galloway, the appellant, addressed Council and stated his reasons for requesting approval of Conditional Exception No, 68-33 and Division of Land No, 68-24 0 Mr. Jack Dunn, Real Estate Broker of 170 Ea 17th Street, Costa Mesa, addressel Council and gave reasons why he desired the Council to grant the appeal, A motion was made by Green to sustain the decision of the Planning Commission) and failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Green NOES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Coen, Kaufman ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Matney On motion by Kaufman, Council overruled the Planning Commission and.granted Conditional. Exception No. 68-33 and Division of Land No, 68-24, subject to the following conditions: 10 2e 3, 4 e p/ 5 s 6 p 7. S 9, 10. 16e Newland Street, Alleys, Lots A. C, E, and the SJ of C shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards at the time of development. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights and fire hydrants. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system, The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. Preliminary and final soil reports shall be submitted by an approved private soils engineer to the City prior to issuance of building permits. All utilities shall be installed underground. Fire alarm system conceit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department, A masonry wall shall be constructed along Newland Street to Department of Public Works Specifications. The height of said wall shall be such, that the top will be six (6) feet above the highest.ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. There shall be no fence, structure, or lanscaping constructed or maintained over A feet high within a 10 ft. x 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of driveways and streets or within a 25 ft. x 25 ft. triangular area at the intersection of streets. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded. Vehicular access rights to Newland Street shall be dedicated to the City. Alleys may exit on Newland Street. Present R-2 zone shall remain in effect until the future use of the property is determined then a petition to rezone to conform to the use shall be filed, The Division of land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. 510 Page # 18 - Minutes 7/15/68 The motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES; Councilmeno Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, Coen NOES; Councilmen- None ABSENT- Councilmen; Shipley, Matney `70 ORDINANCE NO. 1424 ® PUBLIC HEARING m HOUSING CODE - ADOPTED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a continuation of the public hearing on Ordinance No, 1424 ® "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 812, AND AIDING NEW ARTICLE 812, ENTITLED HOUSING CODE, BEING VOLUME III OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1967 EDITION." The Clerk informed the Council that this hearing had been previously opene at the meeting of June 3, 1968, and continued to this meeting, and that he had received no additional communications or written protests to Ordinance Noa 14240 Mayor Coen declared the hearing reopened, 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 Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1424, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmeno Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, RECESS McCracken, Kaufman, Green, Coen Matney The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 11:07 P.M. He then called a meeting of the Huntington Beach Parking Authority to order. V� RESOLUTION NO,3 - PARKING AUTHORITY The Acting City Administrator presented a transmittal from the Parking Authority requesting authorization to purchase 1300 feet of land, located east of First Street along the oceanside of Pacific Coast Highway from the Huntington Beach Company, The Secretary of the Parking Authority presented Resolution No. 3 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORITI THE PURCHASE FROM THE HUNTINGTON BEACH COMPANY ABOUT 1300 FEET OF LAND LOC ED EAST OF FIRST STREET ALONG THE OCEANSIDE OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN THE C OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by Bartlett, Resolution No. 3 of the Parking Authority was passe and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES. Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Matney The Secretary of the Parking Authority then read a transmittal from the Director of Public 'Works of plans and specifications for the construction of the beach parking lot along the Pacific Coast Highway from Main Street to Beach Boulevard, 511. Page #19 m Minutes 7/15/6$ On motion by Kaufman the Parking Authority approved plans and specifications as presented, and authorized the Secretary to advertise for bids when directed by the Department of Public Works. Motion carried. A motion was made by Kaufman, that financing for the median strip in Pacific Coast Highway be authorized from Parking Authority Funds rather than Capital Outlay Funds. When put to vote, the motion carried. On motion by Kaufman, the meeting of the Parking Authority adjourned. Motion carried. RECONVENE Mayor Coen reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at 11:17 P.M. On motion by Green, Council directed the Planning Staff to prepare trans- mittals on appeals to Council in the same manner as those which were prepared for this meeting, Motion carried, INFORMAL MEETING Mayor Coen called an informal meeting of the Council for Monday, July 15, 19b� at 11:23 P.M. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Green, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. ATTEST: Paul Cm Jones _ City Clerk Paul , ,Jones City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of tington Beach, ifornia i 1 Alvin M. Coen Mayor