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Council Chamber,, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, September 3, 1968
Mayor Pro-tem Green 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 James DeLange, Faith Luthern
Church, Huntington Beach.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green,
Coen arrived at 8:00 P.M.
Councilmen Absent: Shipley
MINUTES
On motion by Bartlett, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 19,
1968 and the regular adjourned meeting of August 26, 1968, were approved
as prepared, corrected and mailed by the City Clerk. Motion carried.
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CODE AMENDMENT NO 68-8
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Department of
Code Amendment 68-8, an amendment to Division 9 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code proposing to allow one dwelling unit for each 2000
square feet of lot area in the R2 Two Family Residence District.
The Planning Commission recommended approval.
The Planning Director presented a report to Council on Code Amendment
No. 68-8
On motion by McCracken, Council approved Code Amendment No. 68-8 and
directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting same.
Motion carried.
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FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6645 - BALMORAL HOMES - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director.submitting
final form of Tract Map No. 6645 - for adoption as follows: Developer:
Balmoral Homes, Newport Beach, California; Location: 819 feet south of
Garfield Avenue, east of Magnolia Street; Acreage: 9.28; Lots: 43,
that the map had been examined.and certified by the Director of Public
Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission as being substantially
in conformance with the tentative map as filed, amended and approved by
the Planning Commission. The City Council may approve the map, accept
the improvements offered for dedication subject to completion of
requirements as shown, and instruct the City Clerk that he may affix
his signature to the map and deposit same with any licensed title
company after receipt by the City Clerk of a writing from such company
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stating that it will cause preliminary processing of such map by the
County, but will not record said map or cause it to be recorded until,
the completion of all the following conditions, and receipt by such
title company of prior written consent to record said map given by
the City Clerk:
1a Deposit of.fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections,
2m Deposit'of Park and Recreation Fees.
3. Bond for improvements,
4. Signature of agreement.
5. Certificate of insurance.
6. Bond for monuments.
7,a 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, 6645, and adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried,
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT m TRACT NO 6576 - KENT LAND COMPANY - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Material Bond, and Sub-
division Agreement for Tract No. 6576 m Kent Land Company.
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted Monument Bond No, 712050,
Improvement Bond No, 712049, Labor and Material Bond No. 712049
Seaboard Surety Company; approved Subdivision Agreement for Tract No.
6576, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document
on behalf of the City, Motion carried.
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DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS m TRACT NO 6003 m ARGUS HOMES
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements, authorization for
release of the Improvement and Monument Bonds,'and termination of the
Subdivision Agreement in Tract No. 6003 - Argus Homes.
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted improvements dedicated for
public use in Tract No. 6003; 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. Motion carried.
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.STORM DRAIN SLATER STREET - CC-099 m APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works
of Plans and Specifications, Resolution, and Notice Inviting Sealed
Bids for the construction of a 54 inch reinforced concrete pipe in
Slater Avenue from Edwards Street easterly 1320 feet and a reinforced
concrete box culvert across Edwards Street.
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the Plans and Specifications for
the Slater Street Storm Drain - Project CC-099 and directed the City
Clerk to advertise for bids when directed by the Director of Public
Works. Motion carried,
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The Clerk read Resolution No.. 2826 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY
`COUNC.IL .OF .THE "GITY OF HUNT.INGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE GENERAL FRE-
VAILING RATE OF HOURLY WAGES FOR EACH CRAFT OR TYPE OF WORKMEN OR
MECHANIC NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENTS OF A 54" R.C.P.
IN SLATER'FROM EDWARDS STREET EASTERLY 1320 FEET AND A'REINFORCED
CONCRETE BOX CULVERT ACROSS EDWARDS STREET, ALL IN'THE CITY:OF:HUNTINGTON
BEACH, CALIFORNIA.."
On motion by°Bartlett, Council waived further reading-o£ Resolution
No.'2826, and passed.and adopted same by the following:roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen.: Bartlett,
NOES: -Councilmen: None
ABSENT; "Councilmen: Shipley.s
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green
'Coen
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REIMBURSEMENT - JAMES'PRAGGASTIS AGREEMENT NO 118
The Clerk presented a communication from the Pub',lic`Works Director
requesting reimbursement in the amount of $598-.50 from the dater Fund.,.,
pursuant to Reimbursement Agreement 'No. 118, 'for -the construction of
an offsite water .main .in Slater Avenue from Beach:Boulevard easterly.
On motion,by Kaufman, Council authorized payment in the amount of
$598.50 from the Water Fund for the construction on an 011smite water....
main in Slater Avenue from Beach Boulevard -easterly, as per Rei.tiburse-
ment Agreement -No. 118, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:: Councilmen: Bartlett,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: C:ouncilmen:: Shipley,
McCracken, Kaufman., ''Matney, Green.,
Coen
REIMBURSEMENT - JAMES.PRAGGASTIS - RESOLUTION NO 2824 -.--ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department
.of Resolution No. 2824 authorizing reimbursement of $.598.50 to James
Pr.aggastis for the construction of an offsite sewer in Garfield Avenue.
from Delaware.Street,:as per Reimbursement�Agreement No. 119=.
The Clerk read Resolution No... 2824 by title "A RESOLUTION OF '111E: -
CITY COUNCIL OF'THE'CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE'EXPENDITURE
OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER.FUND.„
On motion by'Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
2824, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matneyp Green
-NOES: Councilmen None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen
REIMBURSEMENT-.ALBERT AND'STANLEY KALLIS.)- Res No 2825 - Adopted
The Clerk presented .a transmittal from the Public Works Department of
Resolution No.. 2825 :authorizing reimbursement of $5,957,00 -to Albert
and Stanley Dallis for the construction of an offsite sewer main in
Beach Boulevard from Garfield to 1250 feet northerly, as per.Re mburse-
men:t Agreement No.. 68-S1.
'The Clerk read Resolution No. 2825 by title
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
TURE 'OF MONEY FROM`THE SEWER FUND."
"A RES GLUT ION OF THE
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDI-
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On motion by Kaufman,:Council waived further reading of Resolution No,
2825.,`and passed and adopted -same by the following roll call vote®
AYES; Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT- Councilmen- Shipley, Coen_
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AC UISi�i& m R/W AND EASEMENTS SLATER CHANNEL RES NO 2827 m ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works
requesting purchase of necessary easements and rights -of -way from the
Bolsa-Laguna Corporation for $103,000.00, together with Resolution
No, 2827 authorizing expenditure for same. Said easements and rights -
of -ways -for the Slater Channel are to be located adjacent to Slater
Avenue from Edwards Street to a point approximately one -quarter mile
westerly of Graham Street with funds made available from the Drainage
Area No, 9 Fund, as per Reimbursement Agreement No® 98.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2827 by title -, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF'THE CITY.OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
MONEY FROM -THE DRAINAGE AREA NOa 9 FUND."
On ,motion by Kaufman,,Council waived further reading of resolution No,
2827, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES; Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matn.ey, Green
NOES- Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen; Shipley, Coen
REIMBURSEMENT SARI&SSHHOMES -RESOLUTION NO 2828 - ADOPTED
The.Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department
of Resolution No. 2828 authorizing reimbursement of $37,785.25 to
Aries Homes for the construction of Banning Pump Station and Storm
Drain, as per Reimbursement Agreement No. 96
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2828 by title m +'A, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF HU.NTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY
FROM THE DRAINAGE AREA 7C FUND."
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No, 2828, and passed and adopted same by the following.r° ll call vote'
AYES: Councilmen. Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Ma.tney, Green
NOES' Councilmen- None
ABSENT: Councilmen- Shipley, Coen
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CLAIM NO 22-68 m DAVID AND DANNY KEITH STEIDINGER ..:DE1VIED.-
The Clerk presented Claim No. 22m68 filed by Attorney. Sylvan B. Aronson
on behalf of Danny Keith Steidinger and David Steidinger for alleged
personal damages incurred on or`about May 10, 1968.
On motion by Bartlett, Council denied Claim No, 22-68 filed on behalf
of Danny Keith Steidinger and David Steidinger, and referred same to
the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried.
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USE OF'STATE BUILDING CODE
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Building and
Safety requesting that Council, by minute action, show their intent
to use the State Building Code.
On motion by Matney, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
hereby determines and notifies the Department of Housing and Community
Development of the State of California- that said' City has and is -enforc-
ing a local ordinance or ordinances prescribing minimum standards equal
to or greater than the following provisions of Division 13, Health and
Safety Code, State of California:
Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 17910)
Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 19000) of Part 3,
Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 19100) of Part 3,
approved for issuance to the Department of Housing and Community
Development, State of California, on the 3rd Day of September, 1968,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley,
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green
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ORDINANCE NO 1438 - ADOPTED — ZONE CASE No 68-9
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1438 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 REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HEIL AVENUE,
EAST OF BOLSA CHICA STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-9),"
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1438, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen
ORDINANCE NO 1439 - ADOPTED — ZONE CASE No 68-24
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1439 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 REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF -WARNER AVENUE
AND EAST OF GOLDEN WEST STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASENO. 68-24)."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1439, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley,
McCracken, Kaufman,-Matney, Green
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ORDINANCE NO 1440 ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 68-26
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1440 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 OF NEWLAND STREET, AND SOUTH OF
ATLANTA AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE -NO. 68-26)."
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On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1440, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen.- Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen
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ORDINANCE NO 1441 - ADOPTED - USE OF TRAILERS AS CONSTRUCTION OFFICES
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1441 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9730.25.3 (a) PERTAINING TO
THE PERIOD OF TIME FOR WHICH PERMITS MAY BE ISSUED ALLOWING TRAILERS
TO BE USED AS CONSTRUCTION OFFICES."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1441, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call voted
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen
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ORDINANCE NO 1442 - ADOPTED — CLEANUP BOND FOR FIREWORKS STANDS
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1442 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 4104.5.39 (b) PERTAINING TO
CASH BONDS POSTED FOR FIREWORKS STANDS IN THE CITY."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1442, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett,
NOES- Councilmen- None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley,
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green
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ORDINANCE NO 1436 — FIRST READING- RESUBMITTED - ESTAB PRIMA FACIE
SPEED LIMITS
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1436 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 6171.1 OF
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE -IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE
SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS."
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1436. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
ORDNANCE NO 1443 - FIRST READING - REQUIREMENTS FOR MINIMUM FLOOR SPACE
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1443 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 8122 THROUGH 8122.6
SETTING OUT THE REQUIRED FLOOR SPACE FOR BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED IN
SAID CITY."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1443. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO 1444 —FIRST READING - ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT
The C1erk.gave Ordinance No. 1444 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF'THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON:BEACH.AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 2823 PERTAINING TO THE GRANT-
ING OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS IN THE CITY AND ADDING THERETO SECTION
2823.2 TO PROVIDE APPEAL PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT SUCH ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT IS NOT GRANTED APPLICANT."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1444. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO 1445 — FIRST READING — ZONE CASE NO 68-25
The Clerk gave Ordinance No, 1445 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 REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF SAYBROOK LANE
APPROXIMATELY 1750 FEET SOUTH OF EDINGER AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE
NO. 68-25)."
A motion by Bartlett, to waive
failed as it did not receivea
Ordinance No. 1445 in full.
further reading.of Ordinance No. 1445
unanimous vote, The Clerk then read
.ORDINANCE NO. 1446 - FIRST READING ZONE CASE NO 68-22
The Clerk gave Ordinance No, 1446 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 REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
BROOKHURST'STREET AND HAMILTON AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-22),"
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1446. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO 2823 - ADOPTED - AMENDS SALARY'RANGE FOR BATTALION CHIEF
The Clerk read Resolution No, 2823 by title -"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 8 OF RESOLUTION
NO. 2781 ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO A,COMPENSATION PLAN," PERTAINING TO THE
SALARY RANGE OF FIRE BATTALION CHIEF."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
Noa 2823, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman,.Matney, Green
NOES- Councilmen: None a
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen
RESOLUTION NO 2829 - ADOPTED - AMENDING COMPENSATION PLAN
The Clerk read Resolution No, 2829 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO, 2781 ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL -OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN" RELATING TO THE
ALLOCATION OF POSITION OF LEGAL SECRETARY :I IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
ATTORNEY."
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On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No, 2829, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote,.
AYES. Ccunci.lmeno Bartlett,
NOES. Councilmen. None
ABSENT. Councilmen.- ,Shipley,
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green
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RESOL`ITION�kO 2830 W ADOPTED - OPPOSITION TO WATSON AMENDMENT
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2830 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IN OPPOSITION TO `.I'HE
WATSON AMENDMENT a "
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No� 2829, and passed and adopted same 'by the following roll call vote:
AYES. Councilmen. Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green
NOESd Councilmen. None
ABSENT: Councilmen.- Shipley, Coen
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CITY ATTORNEY - REQUEST FOR OFFICE EQULPMFNT
The City Attorney requested that Council approved.an expenditure of
$1725.00 for the purpose of purchasing stenocord machines, transcribing
machines, and a desk and chair for the City Attorney's office,
The City Administrator stated that he could not recommend this expen-
diture as it was not included in the 1968-69 Fiscal Budget.
Following considerable discussion a motion was made by Matney to
approve an expenditure of approximately $'i725.00 for said equipment.
Councilman Kaufman made an amendment to Councilman Matney's motion
stating that funds for these purchases be obtained from the "excess
legal fee" fund and from the Music and Promotion Fund. Motion
carried. When put to vote, Councilman Matney's motion as amended,
carried,
RESOLUTION NO 2822 ® DEFERRED ® CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 68-40
The Clerk read Resolution No® 2822 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON 'BEACH APPROVING CONDITIONAL
EXCEPTION NO, 68-4.0 PERTAINING TO TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 6675 ON PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADMIRALTY DRIVE AND HIGHWAY NO, I.„
Councilman Kaufman was granted permission to abstain in this matter.
The Clerk informed Council that a letter .in opposition to CE 68-40
had been received from Taylor and Barker, Attorneys at Law i represent-
ing property owners in the area and a letter stating that a petition
addressed to both the Planning Commission and City Council listing
approximately 100 signatures of area residents had been presented at
the Planning Commission Hearing.
Mr. Marcus E. Crahan, Jr., attorney for property owners of the area,
addressed Council and requested that a public hearing be set in this
matter,
Mr, Lena Rodkin, Beverly Hills, representing the developer of Tentative
Tract No, 6675, addressed Council urging adoption of Resolution No.
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Mr. B. A. Berkus, 8430 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, addressed
Council requesting approval of CE-68-40.
A motion was; made by Counci.lman`Matney to rescind action taken by
Council on August 19, 1.968, but the motion was withdrawn before being
put to a vote.
.On motion by Bartlett, Council deferred this matter to the. meeting of
September 16., 1968. Motion carried.
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Pro-tem Green called an Executive Session of the Council at 6:20
P.M.
RECONVENING OF COUNCIL
Council was reconvened at 6:55 P.M.. by the Mayor.
On motion by Matney, Council -adjourned to the Forum Building of
Golden West.College campus .at 8 P.M., September 3, 1968. Motion carried.
Council was reconvened at 8:04 P.M. by the Mayor
OATH OF OFFICE MICHAEL BOKOR - PLANNING COMMISSION
The Ass:istant.Ci:ty Clerk gave the oath of office to Michael Bokor, newly
appointed. Planning Comm°iss.ioner, .who will fill the unexpired -term of
Mr. Roderick Royer, which expires June 30, 1969.
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INTERVIEWS —RECREATION AND PARKS AND ULI
The Acting City Administrator informed Council that a date and time
should be designated to interview applicants for the Recreation and
Parks Commission, the U. L. I. Committee and the possibility of pay-
ment for the Library Board and other committees. The Acting City
Administrator also presented a letter from the Reverend Gilbert Allen,
submitting his resignation as a member of the ULI Committee, due to a
change in pastorates.
Council determined that interviews would be held at an adjourned meet-
ing of the Council on September 12, 1968 at 7:00 P.M.
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
.The Acting City Administrator requested that Council instruct the City
Clerk.to prepare.a Certificate of.Appreciation for presentation to
Mr. Roderick L. Royer who has resigned from the Planning Commission,
On motion.by Green, Council directed that a Certificate of Service be
prepared for presentation to Mr. Roderick L. Royer. Motion carried.
.On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City to,prepare a Certificate
of Service commending Mr. Raymond Bray, for 13 years service with the
Harbors and Beaches Department. Motion carried.
On motion by Green, Council directed that a Certificate of Service be
prepared commending Reverend Gilbert Allen, First Presbyterian. Church,
for his services on the ULI Committee. Motion carried.
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CENTRAL CITY PARK - PRELIMINARY PLAN - APPROVED
The Acting City Administrator informed Council that the Recreation
and Parks Department had developed a preliminary master plan for a
topographic model of the proposed central City park, and that the
Council's approval is necessary in order to proceed with the develop-
ment of the model.
The Director of the Recreation and Parks Department addressed Council
and recommended that the staff members be authorized to continue the
development of the project.
On motion by Matney, Council approved the tentative plans for the
topographic model of the proposed central City park and direct the
staff to proceed with the development of the plan. Motion carried.
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ANNUAL WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION MERIT AWARD
The Acting City Administrator informed Council that the Huntington
Beach Water Department has received the Annual Water Works Association
Merit Award for their excellent 1967 safety record and that this is the
sixth successive year that the Water Department has received this Award.
INDUSTRIAL COORDINATOR
The Acting City Administrator informed Council that the expansion of
several Citizen's Committees now cooperating with the ULI Committee
has resulted in the need for the recruiting and appointment of an
Industrial Coordinator to work closely with the City Council, Chamber
of Commerce, the Citizens Committee and the Staff`.
Councilman Green stated that the Industrial Sub -Committee of the Mid -
Beach Development Committee, being comprised of the Chamber of Commerce,
Huntington Beach Company, Planning Commission the Administration Staff
and himself would report on this matter within two months.
Council deferred action on this matter until such time as a.rep�ort of
the Industrial Sub -Committee of the Mid -Beach Development Committee
is submitted.
PLANNING REPORT - SUBDIVISION CODE REVISION
The Acting City Administrator presented a communication from the
Planning Department stating that they will be unable to transmit the
entire Subdivision Code Revision for Council's consideration at the
September 16, 196.4 meeting, as a complete revision of the Subdivision
Code and several amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are involved.
The Planning Director addressed Council and stated that a report on
this matter would be presented at the first meeting in October.
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BUILDING OF AIRPORT AT BOLSA CHICA SITE
The Acting City Administrator presented a communication from Supervisor
Baker regarding the airport site hearing scheduled for September 16, 1968
in the Huntington Beach High School auditorium at 3:30 P.M. and that a
Notice of Intention to Testify must be filed prior to the hearing.
The Acting City Administrator informed Council that designation of
Councilmen to attend the hearing should be made.
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Mayor Coen stated that appointment of Council members to attend the
airport hearing would be made at the regular adjourned meeting of
September 12, 1968 and requested that the Acting City Administrator
file a Notice of Intention to Testify on behalf of the City.
REMODELING OF COUNCIL CHAMBER
The Acting City Administrator reported that all materials necessary for
the remodeling of the Council Chamber had been purchased and that at
the time of the next three week time lapse between Council meetings,
the work would begin,
The Director of Public Works stated that the remodeling of the Council
Chamber would begin when the new sound equipment is delivered.
On motion by Matney, Council directed that all necessary steps be
taken to expedite the commencement of remodeling the Council Chamber.
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GOVERNOR'S ENDORSEMENT OF MEMORIAL TO DUKE KAHANAMOKU
The Acting City Administrator informed Council that a communication
had been received from Governor Reagan endorsing the establishment of
a memorial bust of the late Duke Kahanamokuo
REPORTS m COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Talbert Water District Meeting
Councilman Matney reported that a tentative agreement between repre-
sentatives of the Talbert Water District and the City had been reached
regarding the liquidation of the assets of the district, and that a
Local Agency Formation Commission hearing had been scheduled for
September 11, 1968, and that a request for an extension of thirty days
had been made in order to finalize an agreement between all parties.
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Committee to Draft Arguments for Recreation and Parks Bond Arguments
Councilman Matney discussed the Recreation and Park Bond Arguments
and requested that the.Mayor:sign on behalf of the Council and that
four other organizations be contacted for signatures.
Mr. Walter Johnson, Library Director, addressed Council regarding the
Library Bond Argument and requested that'the Library Bond Argument be
handled in the same manner as the Recreation and Parks Bond Argument,
Council directed that the Mayor sign the Recreation and Parks Bond
Argument and the Library Bond Argument on behalf of the City Council
and that four other organizations be contacted for the purpose of
obtaining their signatures
Recreation and Parks Fees Committee
Councilman McCracken reported on the meeting of the Recreation and
Parks Fees Committee and stated that the Huntington Harbor Fee require-
ments had been discussed with the Department of Public Works, Fire
Department and Staff and that these requirements were to be presented
to Huntington Harbour,
Mid -'each Development Committee
Councilman Bartlett suggested that the Council approve the preliminary
outline as submitted by various firms.
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On motion by Kaufman, Ccunnll approved the outline a3 ?resented and
as appreved by the Mid -Beach Development Committee. Motion carried.
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Sub -Committee of Mid -'each Policy _Cormml.t.{wee
Councilman Green reported on the 5: b Cotxaitte e of the Mid -Beach Policy
Committee stating they had requested and received authorization from the
full committee to proceed with a study for development of industrial
plants north of the downtown area, and the possibility of the city having
an industrial coordinator and the roll of the Chamber of Commerce, on
industrial development
COMMENTS S FROM C OJNC 1LNEN
Cleanup of Curran Lupber Yard & Bldg on Main Street & Ocean avenue
Councilman Bartlett requested a staff report regarding the cleanup
of the Curran Lumber Yard and the progress in the demolishment of the
building located at fain Street and Ocean Avenue.
The Director of Building and Safety reported the cleanup of the Curran
Lumber Yard could begin immediately and that in a recent conversation
with the owner of the building located at. Mai_~ Street: and Ocean avenue,
he was assured that the building would be removed within the coming. two
weeks, The Building Director stated if said building was not removed
within this time period the City would proceed with demolition action
in October
Systems Analyisis
Councilman Green discussed the possibility that the City might benefit
by using a systems analysis approach for the solving of various
municipal problems,
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Administrator to Investi-
gate the feasibility cf using a systems analysis approach to solve
various problems of the City, and to present a report can this matter
at the first meeting in October, Motion. carried.
Mayor Coen requested that the record show that he cast an affirmative
vote, only because the Council expressed an interest in this matter.
l quirl_ "rom the Director of Harbors and reaches
Councilman Green: reported that he had received a c mmunication from
the Director of Harbors and reaches regarding the installation of
street lights can Ocean avenue and Mains. Street.
The Director of Public Works stated that the lighting at Main and
Ocean would be upgraded in conjunction with signal installation but
could nct be done by force account, The lighting from .Main Street.
to Eighth Street would be improved in conjunction with construction
by the Division of Highways of Pacific. Coast Highway and that :lighting
between First and Main Streets would be upgraded in conjunction with
the improvement of the Municipal 'Parking Lot
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COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
City To Be Survey Area
The Planning Director addressed Council to request that the entire
City be declared a survey area for the assemblage of postage stamp
lots and other blighted parcels into acreage under the State Community
Redevelopment Law.
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the attorney to prepare a
Resolution designating the City as a survey area for the assemblage
of postage stamp lots and other blighted parcels into acreage under
the State Community Redevelopment Law. Motion carried.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:00 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 9:34 P.M. by the Mayor.
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ZONE CASE NO 68-27 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-27, on property located approximately
368 feet south of Hamilton Avenue, 495 feet south of Bushard Street,
for a change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District to R1
Single Family Residence District.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met
and that he had received no communications or written protests to
Zone Case No. 68-27.
At this time staff reports were presented for Council's information.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
There being no one 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. 68-27. Motion
carried.
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DEFERRED ITEM - SIGN ORDINANCE - CONTINUED
The Clerk presented Code Amendment No. 67-26 - Article 976, of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, which was referred by Council to
the Planning Commission on June 17, 1968 to review suggested changes
submitted by the Chamber of Commerce and after appointing Councilman
McCracken as a Committee of one to work with the staff in this matter
it was deferred to the regular meeting of September 3, 1968.
Considerable discussion was held on the various items listed in the
Sign Ordinance Review presented by the Huntington Beach Chamber of
Commerce. Mr. Jerry Shay of the Legislative Action Committee, Chairman
of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council and spoke on bhbitfbehalf.
Mr. Groth and Mr. Deguelle addressed Council and spoke on various
sections of the sign ordinance.
Mr. Richard Harlow, spoke on behalf of the Staff.
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed that Section 9760.2, "Purpose
and Intent," remain as in the proposed Ordinance. Motion carried.
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Council directed that Section 9762.1(t) be referred to the City Attorney
for clarification, and that "and/or ground signs" be deleted from
Section 9762.3.4(d).
On motion by McCracken, Council directed that "'Window Signs" be allowed
on either side of the glass. Motion carried.
Council directed that Wand any identification sign" be deleted from
Section 9763.2.3, Ground Signs (h).
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed that Section 9763.3.2.4 (a)
remain as in the propdsed Ordinance. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Kaufman, the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Thursday, the 12th day of
September, 1968, at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Paul C. ones
City Clerk
Paul C b ones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Alvin M. Coen
Mayor
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