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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-09-16MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, September 16, 1968 Mayor Coen called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 4:30 P.Mo The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The Invocation was given by Reverend Roger.Betsworth, Community Methodist Church, Huntington Beach, ROLL CALF Councilmen 'resent. Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen Councilmen Absent: None MINUTES On motion by Matney, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 1968, were approved as prepared, corrected and mailed by the City Clerk. Motion carried, FINAL TRACT MAP No 6231 - MILLS CONSTRUCTION -n APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map No. 6231 a for adoption as follows- Developer - Mills Construction Company, Lakewood, California; Location- South side of Heil Avenue, approximately 534 feet east of ,Algonquin Street, Acreage; 1.910; Lots- 9, 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 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 is given by the City Clerk - le Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspec- tions. 2. Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees. 3. Bond for improvements, 4. Signature of agreement. 5. Certificate of insurance 6, Bond for monuments. 7o Approval from County Surveyors 8o Deed for underground water rights. FAA Page #2 m Council Minutes - 9/16/68 On motion by Bartiett, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on Final Tract Map No. 6231, and adopted the map subject to conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6730 - DERBY LAND COMPANY - DEFERRED The Clerk ,presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map Noo 6730 - for adoption as follows- Developers Derby Land Company, Los Angeles, California; Location- Northeast corner of Atlanta Avenue and Bushard Street; Acreage- 20.746; Lots: 106, 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 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. la Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, Engineering and inspec- tions 20 Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees. 3 d Bond for improvements 4. Signature of agreement. 5. Certificate of insurance. 6o Bond for monuments. 7. Approval from County Surveyor. 8. Deed for underground water rights. On motion by Kaufman, Council deferred action on Final Tract Map No. 6730 to the meeting of October 7, 1968, Motion carried, FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6 731 - S D C INC - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map No, 6731 - for adoption as follows, Developer: S.D.C., Inc., Corona del Mar, California; Location, West of Gothard Street., 749.64 feet north of Warner Avenue; Acreage- 4.620; Lots- 18, 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 stating that it will cause pre- liminary 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: .570 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 9/16/68 1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspec- tions 2. Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees. 3. Bond for improvements. 4. 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 Bartlett, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on Final Tract Map No. 6731, and adopted the map subject to conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 6645 - GARFIELD DEV.' CO _"'APPROVED' The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public.Works of Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Materials Bond, and Subdiv- ision Agreement for Tract No. 6645 - Garfield Development Company. On motion by Matney, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 1539938, Improvement Bond and Labor and Materials Bond No, 1539937 - American Casualty Company; approved Subdivision Agreement for Tract No.. 6645, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.. Motion carried. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 6248 - ESSEX LAND CO - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal.from the Director of Public Works of Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Materials Bond, and Subdiv- ision Agreement for Tract No. 6248 - Essex Land Company. On motion by Matney, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 696960, Improve- ment and Labor and Materials Bond No. 696959 - Seaboard Surety Company; approved Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 6248, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion carried, CONTRACT FOR TELEMETERING SYSTEM - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of a proposal from James M, Montgomery, Consulting Engineers;-Int., to furnish engineering services for the installation.of a telemetering system for sewer, water and storm drains in the City'. Ori.mo,tion by Matney, Council approved the contract between James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers.,.Inc. and the.City, for the furnishing of engineering services for the telemetering system, and directed the Mayor and City, Clerk. to execute same. on behalf of the City. Motion carried. WIDENING OF EDINGER AVENUE ATE P R R --APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal.from the Director of Public Works of roadway and storm drain easements necessary for the widening of Edinger Avenue at S.P.R.R,, together with a request to purchase a strip of.land across their non -operating property for an amount of $2,492.00, for the purpose of providing a street right-of-way within their 30 foot wide track easement. .571 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 9/16/68 On motion by Matney, Council accepted roadway and storm drain easements in connection with the Edinger Avenue widening, and directed the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same; and further directed the City Clerk to record the easement with the Orange County Recorder. Motion carried. On motion by Green, Council authorized payment to Southern Pacific Company in the sum of $2,492.00 from State Gas Tax Funds for the purpose of purchasing a strip of land across their non -operating property for widening of Edinger Avenue, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT; Councilmen: None EDINGEt IMPROVEMENTS - E & W SPRR - CC-053 - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of Plans and Specifications, Resolution adopting wage scales and Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for the improvement of Edinger Avenue, 156 feet west to 65 feet east of Southern Pacific Railway. On motion by Matney, Council approved the Plans and Specifications for the improvement of Edinger Avenue, and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids when advised by the Director of Public Works. Motion carried. The Clerk read Resolution No. 2837 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF HOURLY WAGES FOR EACH CRAFT OR TYPE OF WORKMAN OR MECHANIC NEEDED FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF EDINGER AVENUE BETWEEN 156' WEST OF THE S.P.R.R. AND 65' EAST OF THE S.P.R.R., INCLUDING A 48" R.C.P. STORM DRAIN, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2837, 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 CONSTRUCTION - STORM DRAIN - CC-099 - ALL BIDS REJECTED The Clerk read a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that bids for the construction and improvements 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, had been opened at 9:00 A.M. Monday, September 16, 1968, in the Administrative Conference Room by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of Public Works, and that Robert G. Castongia Inc. was the low bidder with a bid in the amount of $130,648.00. Mr. Wheeler recommended that all bids be rejected as the low bid was $50,000.00 over the Department of Public Work's estimate, and further recommended that this project be readvertised, in whole or in part, at a later date not yet deter- mined, The bids submitted were as follows: Lomar Corporation, Huntington Beach, California - $140,022.50 Ecco Contractors, Garden Grove, California - $148,932.00 Robert G. Castongia Inc.. Downey, California - $130,648.00 572 Page #5 - Council Minutes - 9/16/68 On motion by Bartlett, Council rejected all bids and directed that this project be readvertised, in whole or in part, at a later date not yet determined, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. Motion carried. REIMBURSEMENT - ARIES HOMES.,INC - APPROVED The Clerk presented a communication from the Public Works Director requesting reimbursement in the amount of $13,800.20 from the Water Fund to Aries Homes, Inc., for the construction of an offsite water main 'in.Bushard Street in conjunction with development of various tracts, as per Reimbursement Agreement dated November 8, 1963. On motion by Green, Council authorized payment of $13,800.20 from the Water Fund to Aries Homes, Inc. for construction of an offsite water main at said location, by the following roll call vote.- AYES- Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen. None PIERHEAD .LINE IN TRACT NO 5775 - HUNTINGTON HARBOUR - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of a request by residents in Tract No. 5775 - Huntington Harbour for a five foot extension of a part of the pierhead line to allow docking a boat five feet longer than the length of the slip. The Director of Public Works recommended that the request be allowed. On motion by Matney, Council approved the request of the Director of Public Works for a five foot extension of a part of the pierhead line in Huntington Harbour channels, for the purpose of docking boats five feet longer than the length of the slip. Motion carried. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 6453 - LUSK HOMES APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Materials Bond, and Subdiv- ision Agreement for Tract No. 6453 - Lusk Homes. On motion by Matney, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 355002, Improve- ment Bond No. 355001, Labor and Materials Bond No. 355001 - The Western Casualty and Surety Company; approved Subdivadion Agreement for Tract .No. 6453, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion carried. CONSTRUCTION STORM DRAIN CHANNEL - HEIL AVENUE - CC-096 The Clerk read a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that bids for the construction of concrete lining and improvements of the C5-SC2 Storm Drain Channel from_Heil Avenue to the Orange County Flood Control District, C05 Channel had been opened at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, September 16, 1968, in the Administrative Conference Room by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of Public Works, and that K.E.C. Company, 22018 S. Norwalk Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, was the low bidder with a bid in the amount of $81,794.40. Mr. Wheeler recommended that the Council award the _bid to K.E.C. Company, and reject all other bids. The bids submitted were as follows- 73 Page #6 - Council Minutes - 9/16/68 K.E.C. Company - Hawaiian Gardens, California - $ 81,794.40 Lomar Corporation - Huntington Beach, California- $107,362.04 Ecco Contractors - Garden Grove, California - $ 92,675.33 On motion by Kaufman, Council awarded the contract for Project CC-096 to K.E.C. Company, 22018 S. Norwalk Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, the lowest responsible bidder, for the bid amount of $81,794.40; rejected all other bids and directed the Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried. REIMBURSEMENT - GARFIELD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.- RES NO 2831 - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of Resolution No. 2831 authorizing reimbursement of $12,422.88 to Garfield Development Company for the construction of the Yorktown Pump Station and Storm Drain, as per Reimbursement Agreement No. 145. The Clerk read Resolution No. 2831 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDI- TURE OF MONEY FROM THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT 6C FUND." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution Noa 2831, 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 CLAIM NO 23-68 - JEANIE RODRIGUEZ — DENIED The Clerk presented Claim No. 23-68 filed by Mrs. Jeanie Rodriguez for alleged personal injuries incurred on or about May 27, 1968, at the corner of Joyce and Ronnie Streets in the City. On motion by Green, Council denied Claim No. 23-68 filed by Jeanie Rodriguez, and referred same to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier, Motion carried. CLAIM NO 24-68 - JUDITH-ANN PYNCHON - DENIED The Clerk presented Claim No. 24-68 filed by Attorney David Manning Chodos on behalf of Judith Ann Pynchon for alleged personal injuries incurred on or about June 6, 1968 on the Garden Grove Freeway, Garden Grove, California. On motion by Green, Council denied Claim No, 24-68 filed on behalf of Judith Ann Pynchon, and referred same to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 6804 - BOULEVARD GARDENS - WATER - DEFERRED The Clerk presented for Council's consideration — Resolution No. 2832, 2833, 2834, 2835, and 2836 in connection with Assessment District No. 2804 Boulevard Gardens for installation of water lines. The Mayor deferred action on these items to the meeting of October 7, 1968. Page #7 - Council Minutes - 9/16/68 ORDINANCE NO 1436 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHES PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1436 a second 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 Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1436, 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 1443 - ADOPTED - REQUIREMENTS FOR MINIMUM FLOOR SPACE The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1443 a second 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, 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 1444 — ADOPTED - ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1444 a second 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 Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1444, and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, . Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the Attorney and staff to prepare an ordinance which would establish a criteria for the definition of good character of an applicant. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO 1445 - DEFERRED - ZONE CASE NO 68-25 The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1445 for a second reading -."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 APPROX- IMATELY 1750 FEET SOUTH OF EDINGER AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-25)01' Page #8 - Council Minutes - 9/16/68 The Planning Director stated that an error in notification of property owners had been made and requested a continuance of this matter to the ;meeting of October 7, 1968 On motion by Green, Council continued the second reading of Ordinance Noa 1445 to the meeting of October 7, 1968. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO 1446 ® ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 68-22 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1446 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 CHANCE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BROOK1URST STREET AND HAMILTON AVENUE (Zone Case No. 68-22)." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1446, 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 1447 - FIRST READING - DIV 9 CODE AMENDMENT The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1447 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9162.3.1.1, 9162.3.1.2 AND 9162.3 AND 9162.3.1 THEREOF TO ALLOW ONE DWELLING UNIT FOR EACH TWO THOUSAND SQUARE FEET OF LOT AREA IN THE R2 DISTRICT." A motion by McCracken, to waive further :reading of Ordinance No. 1447 failed as it did not receive a unanimous vote. The Clerk then read Ordinance No. 1447 in full, ORDINANCE NO 1448 - FIRST READING m ZONE CODE NO 68-27 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1448 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 368 FEET SOUTH OF HAMILTON AVENUE AND 495 FEET EAST OF BUSHARD (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-27)a" On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1448, When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously, RESOLUTION NO 2790 - ADOPTED ® CONDEMNATION OF 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 ACQUISITION, AND DIRECTING ITS ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION.„ Page #9 - Council Minutes— 9/16/68 On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2790, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote- AYES- Councilmen: Shipley, Matney, Green, Coen NOES. Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman ABSENT- Councilmen- None The Clerk presented Resolution No. 2840 and 2841 concerning possible condemnation proceedings on additional parcels of land adjacent to that included in the proposed Civic Center site, for Council consider- ation. On motion by Kaufman, Council deferred consideration of Resolutions Nos. 2840 and 2841 until the meeting of October 7, 1968. Motion carried, A motion was made by Councilman Matney that Resolutions Nos. 2840 and 2841 be prepared for consideration by the Council at the evening session. In view of the previous motion, Mayor Coen declared this motion out of order. Mr..Joseph Ferm of the Property Owners Protective League presented the Clerk with a communication submitting another suggested site.for the proposed Civic Center. RESOLUTION NO 2822 - CE 68-40 - T T.NO 6675 - DEFERRED The Clerk read Resolution No. 2822 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL,OF THE CITY OF'HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-40 PERTAINING TO TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 6675 ON PROPERTY ON THE'NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADMIRALTY DRIVE AND HIGHWAY NO. 1." On motion by Kaufman, Council deferred action on Resolution No. 2822 to the meeting of October 7, 1968. Motion carried. RES.. NO 2838-'ADOPTED" -'BOUNDARIES: FOR SURVEY AREA..- REDEV PROJECT The Clerk read Resolution No. 2838 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH.AS A SURVEY AREA FOR STUDY PURPOSES TO DETERMINE IF A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IS FEASIBLE." On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2838, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NgES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken HUNTINGTON BEACH JAYCEES COMMUNITY SURVEY REPORT The Assistant City Administrator told the Council that he had been informed that the final draft of the proposed form to be used by the Junior Chamber of Commerce had been prepared for approval of the Council. Mr. DiSteffano, Chairman of the Jr. Chamber committee in charge of this survey, addressed the Council and discussed the form to be used, and stated that they would proceed with said survey if there werd no objections from the Council. There being none, no further action was taken on the matter. 577 Page # 10 m Council Minutes m 9/16/66 AUTHORIZATION FOR SIGNA=RES The Assistant City Administrator informed the Council that an easement which had been requested by the Southern California Edison Company for underground right-of-way through City owned property where the Police pistol range was being built, had been prepared and required Council approval On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the easement from the City to the Southern California Edison Company, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document. Motion carried. PERMISSION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE - KENNETiH REYNOLDS a APPROVED The Assistant City Administrator presented a communication from Kenneth A. Reynolds, Planning Director, requesting permission to attend the 'Urban Land Institute Community Builders Council meeting in Denver, Colorado, September 24th to the 27th, 1968. On motion by Green, Council authorized the Planning Director to attend the Urban Land Institute Community Builders Council meeting in Denver, Colorado, September 24th to the 27th, 1968, with reasonable expenses allowed, Motion carried. REPORTS m COUNCIL COMMITTEES Mid -Beach Development Committee Councilman Kaufman reported that the Mid -Beach Development Committee is proceeding with the employment of an economic firm and that-pr'em sentations and bids from them should be forthcoming in the month of October. Also that a liaison had been established between the City and the Division of Highways regarding freeway interchanges, and a meeting has been.scheduled at the staff level with the Division of Highways and the Mid -Beach Policy Planning Committee, to permit. correlation of plans with the State's proposed projects. Project "D" - North of the Pier Councilman Kaufman reported that the Mid -Beach Development Committee is attempting to determine the value of oil properties in the area north of the pier, on a major and independent owner level. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEN Recreation and Parks and ULI A2pointeesm Approved On motion by Green, Council approved the appointments of day Mastroianni and Ronald Bower to the Recreation and Parks Commission, and Robert Dingwall, Charles Colstadt and William Ritter to the U.Lole.Committeeo Motion carried. Hughes Aircraft Representative to Speak on Helicopter Service Councilman Green informed Council of a letter from Police Chief Seltzer requesting that a representative of Hughes Aircraft be permitted to address Council at a future date regarding a helicopter programs Council requested that Police Chief Seltzer determine the amount of time required for the presentation by Hughes Aircraft and report to Council at the meeting of October 7, 19680 578 Page #11 - Council Minutes - 9/16/68 Talbert Water District Report Councilman Matney informed Council that a report regarding the County Counsel opinion on the Talbert Water District had been made available to Council, and that he anticipated another meeting.would be held shortly with representatives of the District. Additional Acreage For Proposed Civic Center Site On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the staff to develop plans for the proposed Civic Center site with consideration being given to possible additional acreage which might be obtained. Motion carried. REQUEST WAIVER OF RECREATION & PARK FEES - TRACT NO 6730 - DEFERRED The Clerk presented a communication from R. M. Galloway and Associates Inc. requesting a waiver of Recreation and Park fees for Final Tract No. 6730, the first unit of Tentative Tract No. 6651. The Assistant City Administrator read a letter from the Recreation and Parks Commission requesting that Council defer fees until a later date. On motion by Matney, Council referred the request from R. M. Galloway and Associates Inc. for waivier Recreation and Park fees to the Committee on Subdivision fees, for their recommendation. Motion carried. DEFERRED ITEM - SIGN ORDINANCE - CONTINUED The Clerk presented Code Amendn Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Planning Commission on June 17, submitted by the Chamber of Con McCracken as a Committee of one it was deferred to the regular to the meeting of September 16, .ent No. 67-26 - Article 976, of the which was referred by Council to the 1968 to review suggested changes merce and after appointing Councilman to work with the staff in this matter, meeting of September 3, 1968, and again 1968. Mayor Coen deferred Code Amendment No. 67-26 to a study session of the Council at 4:30 P.M. September 30, 1968. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 6:20 P.M. Council was reconvened at 7:48 P.M. by the Mayor. RECONSIDERATION REQUESTED - FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6730 - DERBY LAND CO Mr. John Mandrell representing R. M. Galloway and Associates addressed Council and requested reconsideration of Final Tract Map No. 6730, as he and the Planning Director had conferred and only minor technical and engineering problems remain to be completed. On motion by Kaufman, Council voted to reconsider Final Tract Map No. 6730. Motion carried. On motion by Green, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on Final Tract Map No. 6730, and adopted the map subject to conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission and any additional requirements of the Planning Director. Motion carried. 579 Page #12 - Council Minutes - 9/16/68 ORDINANCE REVISION REQUESTED - OIL WELLS Mr, Thomas Co Ding, Attorney, representing the independent oil operators in Huntington Beach, addressed the Council and requested them to recon- sider the oil bond requirements contained in the Huntington "Beach Ordinance Code. Mr. King requested the following- (1) to delete terminology of the bond requirement 4h.ich stipulates "in compliance with the ''Huntington Beach Ordinance Code as it exists or -is hereafter amended"; and (2) amendment to the notice provision in bonds required by the Ordinance Code. He requested Council to consider a provision which would estab- lish that "prior, to notice of default, the operator be given a reason- able amount of time to correct the situation or to bring the matter to Council for their consideration." City Attorney Bonfa, when requested by Council, informed them that he believed the bond provisions presently contained in the Ordinance Code were satisfactory and were no more stringent than those required by other cities in the area who have oil codes, Considerable discussion was 'held on the matter by the Council and by Attorney King and Attorney Bonfa, however, no action was taken thereon, PROTEST USE OF NEWLAND PROPERTY AS MOTORCYCLE FACE COURSE - LEWANDOWSKI Mr. Stanley Lewandowski, 8202 Burnham Circle, City, addressed Council and requested that the use of Newland property as a motorcycle race course be prohibited as noise emitted from the race coarse constituted a public nuisance, The Council referred this matter to the staff for study and possible solution, PROTEST USE OF STATE PROPERTY AS MOTORCYCLE RACE COURSE Mr. George Jensen, 6692 Jardines Drive, City, addressed Council and requested that they also consider the motorcycle racing which takes place on the State property on the west side of Goldenwest Street at Talbert Avenue, and take similar action thereon, Council also referred this matter to the staff for study and possible solution, INFORMAL MEETING Mayor Coen called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee - of -Whole for Monday, the 30th day of September, 1968, at 4-30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Kaufman, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned, Motion carried, Paul Co Jones City Clerk and ex-officip Clerk of the ity Council of City of ngron Rpdbh, °f nia ATTEST - Alvin Ma Coen Mayor Pawl C a ones City Clerk e .so