HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-10-07MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, October 7, 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 Thomas Overton, First Christian
Church, Huntington Beach.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
MINUTES
Shipley, Bartlett,
Green, Coen
None
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
On motion by Matney, the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of
September 12, 1968, the regular meeting of'September 16, 1968, and
the special meeting of September 30, 1968, were approved as prepared
and mailed by the City Clerk.
FINAL TRACT MAP NO 5841 - LA CUESTA - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form of Tract Map No. 5841 for adoption.as follows: Developer:
La Cuesta, 6000 Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California;
Location: South of Atlanta Avenue, west of Brookhurst Street; Acreage:
19.44; Lots: 92, 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 is given by the City Clerk:
I. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2, Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees.
3. Bond for improvements..
4. Signature of agreement.
5. Certificate of insurance.
6o Bond for monuments.
7. Approval from County Surveyor.
8. Deed for underground water rights.
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On motion by Matney, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on
Final Tract Map Noo 5841, and adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated 'by the Planning Commission, Motion carried.
FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6738 - WM L`Y'ON DEVELOPMENT CO INC m APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form of Tract Map No. 6738 for adoption as follows.: Developer:
William Lyon Development Co Inc., 905 No Euclid Street, Anaheim,
California; Location- North of Slater Avenue, 659.33 feet east of
Edwards Street; Acreage- 20.28; Lots: 99, 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,cempany.st.ating 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 C"ity'Clerko
to Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections o
2a Deposit of Park and "Recreation Fees
3 o 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 Matney, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on
Final Tract Map No. 6738, and adopted the.map.subject,to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Commission Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION AGMT 'TRACT NO 6730 m DERBY LAND COMPANY -- APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from'the Director of Public Works of
Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Materials "Bond, and Sub-
division Agreement for Tract No. 6730 Derby Land.Companya
On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted Monument.Bond Noo 712514,
Improvement and Labor and Materials Bond No. 712513 Seaboard Surety
Company; approved Subdivision Agreement for Tract No.., 67.30,.and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf
of the City. Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION AGMT - TRACT NO 5904 m HARBOR EAST COMPANY APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Materials'Bond, and Sub-
division Agreement for Tract No. 5904 - Harbor East Company,
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On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted Monument Bond No. SCR-707-07-37,
Improvement Bond No. SCR-707-07-36, Labor and Materials Bond No.
SCR-707-07-36a - Fireman's Insurance Company; approved Subdivision
Agreement for Tract No. 5904, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
AGREEMENT - IMPROVEMENT BOND - ESSEX LAND COMPANY - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works
of Improvement Bond and an agreement guaranteeing the future improve-
ment of Atlanta Avenue adjacent to Tracts Nos. 6575 and 5978.
On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted Improvement Bond No. 696937 -
Seaboard Surety Company and approved the agreement guaranteeing the
future improvement of Atlanta Avenue adjacent to Tract Nos. 6575 and
5978, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion
carried.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - BUSHARD STREET SEWER MAIN - CC-094 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
stating that work on the sanitary sewer in Bushard Street had been
satisfactorily completed by the U.S. Pipeline Company, and recommending
Council accept the work on project CC-094.
On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted the work on Project CC-094 -
Bushard Street Sewer -Main, completed by U.S. Pipeline Company, and
directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange
County Recorder. 1ybtion carried.
LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND — TRACT NO 6080 - BALMORAL HOMES - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Labor and Material Bond No. 495087 for installation of street improve-
ments and water and sewer system for Tract No. 6080 - Balmoral Homes.
On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted Improvement Bond No. 495087 -
American Casualty Company for installation of street improvements and
water and sewer system for Tract. No. 6080 - Balmora.l Homes. Motion
carried,
DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 6080 - BALMORAL HOMES — APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements, authorization for
release of the Improvement Bond and Monument Bonds, and termination of
the Subdivision Agreement in Tract No. 6080 - Balmoral Homes.
On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted improvements dedicated for
public use in Tract No. 6080; authorized the release of Improvement
and Monument Bonds and termination of the Subdivision Agreement, and
directed that the developer be notified by the City Clerk and the
bonding company be notified by the City Treasurer of the termination
of this bond, Motion carried
RESOLUTION NO 2843 - INTENTION TO VACATE - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2843 by title- "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA TO
VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT WITHIN TRACT NO. 6645 IN THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
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On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No, 284.3, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote°
AYESo Councilmen; Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES° Councilmen® None
ASSENT; Councilmen, None
PARTICIPATION AGMT NO 2329 m STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
a Participation Agreement with the State Division of Highways for the
modification of traffic signals and widening of the highway at Brookhurst
Street and Pacific. Coast Highway for an estimated cost to the City of
$6,000.00, to be financed from gas tax funds.
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the agreement between the City
and the State Division of Highways for modification of traffic signals
and widening of the highway at Brockhurst Street and Pacific Coast
Highway for an estimated cast of $6,000.00, to be financed from gas
tax funds, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on
behalf of the City, Motion carried.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - MUNICIPAL PIER LIGHTING - CC-091 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
stating that work on the municipal pier lighting had been satisfactorily
co €pleted, a -ad reccmmending Council accept the we—rk on ,project CC-091 o
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted the work on Project CC-091
municipal pier, lighting, completed by Smith Electric, and directed the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County
Recorder, Motion carried
RESOLxX' ION 2846 ED'INGEIt AVENUE WIDENING - CC-053 - ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a request from the Director of Public Works for
authorization to let contracts for installation of reinforced concrete
pipe for storm drain and for street -improvement for the widening of
Edinger Avenue at the Southern. Pacific Railroad Crossing.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2846 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY CU(JNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUN'TINGTON BEACH RECOGNIZING AND DECLARING
THE URGEERT NECESSITY FOR PRESERVING LIFE, HEALTH AND PROPERTY, AND
AUTHORIZING THE LETTING 9F A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STORM
DRAIN FACILITIES ON EDINGER AVEVJE WITHOUT ADVERTISING FOR BIDS."
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2846, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote
AYES- Councilmen.- Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES ° Councilmen: None
ABSENT- Councilmen, None
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C'�, iM NO 25-68 - MILDRED TODITUN'T'ER - DENIED
The. Clerk presented Claim No. 25-168 filed by Kt.urilich, Slack and Ballard,
Attorneys at Law, on 'behalf of Mildred Todhunter for alleged personal
damages received on or about July 4, 1968, in the vicinity of Golden
West Avenue and Mansion Street in the City of Huntington Beach.
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On motion by Green; Council denied Claim No. 25-68 and referred same to
the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried.
CLAIM NO 26-68 - COXCO INC - BONDS - TRACT NO 5601 - DENIED
The Clerk presented Claim No. 26-68 filed by Rimel, Harvey, and Helsing,
Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Coxco, Inc., Engineering Contractors,
for alleged code violation in bonding of Tract No. 5601.
On motion by Green, Council denied Claim No. 26-68 and referred same to
the City Attorney. Motion carried.
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 6804 - BOULEVARD GARDENS - WATER - APPROVED
The Clerk presented for Council's consideration - Resolutions Nos.
28325 2833, 2834, 2835, and 2836 in connection with Assessment District
No. 6804 Boulevard Gardens for installation of water lines. This matter
was deferred from the meeting of September 16, 1968.
RESOLUTION NO 2832 - APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEYS - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2832 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPOINTING ATTORNEYS."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2832, 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
RESOLUTION NO 2833- DESIGNATES NEWSPAPERS - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2832-by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DESIGNATING NEWSPAPERS."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2833, 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
RESOLUTION NO 2834 - ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2834 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING PLANS, SPECIFI-
CATIONS, ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM, AND ESTIMATE OF COSTS."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2834, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None!
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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RESOLUTION NO 2835 - FILING AND ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT MAP - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2835 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DESCRIBING BOUNDARIES OF
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ADOPTING ASSESSMENT MAP AND ORDERING THE FILING
THEREOF, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6804."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2835 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
RESOLUTION NO 2836 - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - ASSESS DIST 6804 - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2836 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROVIDING FOR LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6804."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2836, 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
TC SALE NO 1040 - COUNTY OF ORANGE
The Clerk presented a recommendation of the Assistant City Attorney that
the City of Huntington Beach purchase property designated as TC Sale
1040 in the City of Huntington Beach - Lots 201 and 202, Tract No. 265 -
AP #111-042-27, and the west 10 feet of the east 630 feet of the north
138.68 feet of the south 198.68 feet of a lot located on Ronald Road,
AP #111-292-15, with the condition that the City meet a minimum bid in
the amount of $25.00 per lot for a total of $50.00. The City Administrator
recommended that the City purchase said property.
On motion by Green, Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement to purchase Lots 201 and 202 of Tract 265, TC Sale
No. 1040, for a minimum bid of $50.00 pursuant to provisions of Division
1, Part 6, Chapter 8 of the revenue and Taxation Code, State of California,
and agreed to guarantee expenses of purchase and sale as set forth in
Section 3793.6 of said code, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REQUEST - CITY ATTORNEY - INSTRUCTIONS ON PROCEDURE
The City Attorney requested instruction by Council as to the correct
procedure to follow when directed to prepare resolutions or ordinances
by individual Council members outside of regular Council meetings. The
City Attorney further requested that all legal briefs addressed to the
Council and filed with the City Clerk be referred to his department
rather than transmitted to Council.
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Council informed the City Attorney that the feasibility of preparing
a resolution or ordinance shall be determined by the initiating council-
man and the City Attorney. Council also directed that all legal briefs
addressed to the Council and filed with the City Clerk be referred to
the City Attorney rather than transmitted to Council.
AUTHORIZATION RE UESTED - CITY CLERK - APPROVED
The City Clerk requested Council's approval in accepting an appointment
as a member of the Nominating Committee of the International Institute
of Municipal Clerks; and authorization to attend the Annual Conference
of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks to be held in
St. Louis, Missouri, in May, 1969.
On motion by Green, Council authorized the City Cleric to accept the
appointment to the Nominating.Committee of the International Institute
of Municipal Clerks, and to .attend the Annual Conference to be held
in St. Louis, Missouri., in May, 1969, with reasonable expenses allowed.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO 1445 — DELETED — ZONE CASE NO 68-25
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1W for a second reading- "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTONIBEACH 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)."
The Clerk read a letter from the Huntington Harbour Property Owners
Association Inc., protesting the change of zoning.
Mr. Kenneth Reynolds, City Planning Director, informed the Council
that the Catty Planning.Commission had set Zone Case 68-25 for a rehear-
ing due to an error in the legal publication and requested that Ordinance
No. 1445 be deleted from the Agenda.
On motion by Green, Council deleted Ordinance No. 1445 from the agenda.
Motion carried,
ORDINANCE NO 1447,(;ONTINU - DIVISION 9 CODE AMENDMENT
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1447 for a second reading "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 9162A.1 THEREOF TO"'ALLOW CE"DWELLING"UNTT FW1EAC'H TWO THAUS'AND
SQUARE '.FEET OF -LOT AREA' `IN'THE R2 DISTRICT."
On motion by Green, Council continued the second reading or Ordinance
No. 1447'to the meeting of October 21, 1968. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO 1448 — ADOPTED — ZONE CASE NO 68-27
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1448 a second reading by title -."AN
.,ORDINANCE OF'THE CITY OF.HUNTINGTON BEAC AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 HEREOF TO PROVIDE'FOR CHANGE
OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED 368 FEET SOUTH OF HAMILTON AVENUE
AND 495 FEET EAST OF BUSHARD STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE No. 68-27)0"
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No.
1448, and passed and adopted same:''by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ORDINANCE 'NO 1449 - FIRST READING m INOPERABLE VEHICLES
The Clerk gave Ordinance No, 1449 a first reading by title m "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5560, 5560.1, 5560.2, 5560.3 AND
5563 THEREOF, AND ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 5560.4 AND 5560.5 PERTAINING
TO THE REMOVAL OF INOPERABLE VEHICLES FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF 'HUNTINGTON BEACH."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
Noo 1449. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO 2822 - CE 68-40 - T T NO 6675 m DEFERRED
The Clerk. read Resolution No. 2822 by title m "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING CONDITIONAL
EXCEPTION NO, 68m40 PERTAINING TO TENTATIVE TRACT NO, 6675 ON PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADMIRALTY DRIVE AND HIGHWAY NO. 1."
Mayor Coen directed that Resolution No, 2822 be deferred to the evening
port.lcsn of the City Council meeting,
RESOLUTION NO 2840 - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - CIVIC CENTER SITE m ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2840 in full - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTING -TON BEACH DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC
INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
FOR A CIVIC CENTER SITE AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES9 AND AUTHORIZING
THE CONDEWATION OF SAID PROPERTY OR NEGOTIATION FOR ACQUISITION, AND
DIRECTING ITS ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION."
At Councils request Mr. Jack Froggatt, of the Huntington Beach Company
addressed Council regarding land use relative to this matter.
On motion by Matney, Council passed and adopted Resolution No, 2840,
by the following roll call vote -
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, McCracken, Matney, Green, Coen
NOES; Councilmen: Bartlett, Kaufman
ABSENT; Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO 2841 -ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ® CIVIC CENTER SITE - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution Nod.2841 in full ® "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,"
On motion by Green,. Council passed and adopted Resolution No, 2841 by
the following r-ol l call vote:
AYES- Councilmen: Shipley, Matney, Green, Coen
NOES- Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Yaufman
ABSENT- Councilmen- None
RESOLUTION NO 2842 - ADOPTED m REVISIONS OF CITY FUND APPROPRIATIONS
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2842 by title m IIA RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE REVISION
OF CITY FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968-1968.II
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On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution
Noo 284-2, 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
RESOLUTION NO 2844 - ADOPTED - APPROVES PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2844 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE PROPOSED
SETTLEMENT OF THE ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT V. CITY OF CHINO WATER
RIGHTS LITIGATION AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STIPULATION
RELATING TO THE DISMISSAL OF CROSS DEFENDANTS."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 28445 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
RESOLUTION NO 2845 - ADOPTED - AMENDS COMPENSATION PLAN
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2845 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" TO INCLUDE THE
POSITION OF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY II."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
Noa 2845, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote-
AYES- Councilmen. Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES. Councilmen- None
ABSENT, C ounc i'lmen - None
ADMINISTRATOR TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGERS CONFERENCE
The City Administrator requested permission to be out of the State
during the week of October 21, and October 28, 1968, to attend the
54th Annual Conference of the International City Managers in Detroit,
Michigan,
On motion by McCracken, Council granted the City Administrator's
request to attend the 54th Annual Conference of the International
City Managers in Detroit, Michigan the week of October 21, 1968,
with conference expenses allowed. Motion carried.
AGREEMENT - FAR WEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - APPROVED
The City Administrator presented an agreement between the City and
Far West Financial Corporation for the purchase of property west of
Gothard Street and north of Slater Avenue for a City Yard and public
streets. The purchase of subject property was authorized by Council
by adoption of Resolution No, 2800 on August 5, 1968.
On motion by Green, Council approved the Agreement between the Far
West Financial Corporation and the City for the purpose of purchasing
property west of Gothard Street and north of Slater Avenue for a City
Yard and public streets, and directed the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried,
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AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT - FAR WEST FINANCIAL CORP m APPROVED
The City Administrator requested that Council authorize the Director
of T'inance to.draw a warrant in the amount of $65,531.25 for the first
parcel of the Maintenance yard Site property located on the west side
of Gothard Street north of Slater Avenue, $67,300.00 payable to Far
West Financial Corporation and $231.25, one-half of Escrow costs
On motion by Green, Council directed the Finance Director to draw a
warrant in the amount of $67,531.25 for the purpose of acquiring the
first parcel of the Maintenance Yard Site property at said location,
by the following roll call vote.-
AYES.- Councilmen- Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES.- Councilmen- None
ABSENfa Councilmen- None
REFUND OF DEPOSIT - FAR WEST FINANCIAL CORP - APPROVED
The City Administrator presented a recommendation that Council authorize
refund of $500 deposit to Far West Financial Corporation paid to cover
condemnation costs on property adjacent to that being acquired by the
City for a maintenance yard, as condemnation proceedings have.been
abandoned.
O motion by Green, Council authorized refund of $500.00 to Far West
Fin-4pcial Corporation deposit for condemnation costs on property
adjacent to the proposed maintenance yard, by the following roll call'
vote,
AYES- Councilmen.- Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES � - Councilmen, None
ABSENT- Councilmen- None
REPORT CHIEF OF POLICE - PURCHASE OF HELICOPTER
The City Administrator presented a report from the Chief of Police
informing Council that Mr. Phil DeSalvo of the Hughes Tool Company
would be available to discuss the feasibility of the purchase of a
helicopter, by the City on November 4th or 11th.
Council determined that the dates of November 4th or llth were incon-
venient for Council and requested the Police Chief to inquire if
Mr. Phil DeSalvo could make his presentation to Council on November 25,
1968
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION BUDGET m APPROVED
The City Administrator presented a transmittal of the 1968-69 Revised
Capital Budget for the Recreation and 'Parks Departmerit`for Council
adoption.
On motion by Green, Council approved the 1968-69 Revised Capital
Budget, as submitted, for the Recreation and Parks Departments
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REPORTS - STATE INTENTION TO OFFER OIL AND GAS LEASE
The City Administrator presented reports from the.0il Superintendent,
Fire Chief and City. Engineer relating to "Notice of Consideration of
an Oil and Gas Lease Offer by the: California States Lands Commission"
in the area of ungranted State tide and submerged lands.
Councilman Green suggested that the'City Attorney investigate possible
control ordinances relating to offshore drilling and production.
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed that a hearing be requested of
the State Lands Commission on the "Notice of Consideration of an Oil
and Gas Lease Offer," on ungranted State tide -and submerged lands
within the southwesterly and northwesterly prolongations of the City
boundaries, Motion carried.
LE BARD PARK MASTER PLAN - RETAINING OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - APPROVED
The City Administrator presented a request from the Recreation and
Parks Commission that Landscape Architect, Richard Bigler, be retained
to prepare working drawings and specifications for the development of
Le Bard Park.
The Recreation and Parks Director.presented the Master Plan model of
Le Bard Park for Council's info3°matiofi.
On motion by Shipley, Council authorized the Recreation and Parks
Commission to retain Mr. Richard Bigler, Landscape Architect, to
prepare working drawings and specifications for the development of
Le Bard Park. Motion carried.
On motion by Green, Council directed the Parks and Recreation Commission
to consider adopting.a policy of -putting each Park landscape design
out:for bid, which would result in a variety of Master Plans for City
Parks. Motion carried.
PARK -ACQUISITION FUND- REPORT REQUESTED
Council requested that the City Administrator prepare,a report on the
status of the Park Acquisition Fund to be presented at the meeting of
October 21, 1968.
COMMUNITY CHEST SUGGESTIONS
The City Administrator presented various suggestions by the board of
the local Community Chest Fund for Council consideration.
Mr. F. M. Kalenborn, Chairman of the local Community Chest Board,
P. 0. Box 151, City, addressed Council and requested that they publi
ly and formally endorse the Community Chest Campaign.
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On motion by Bartlett, Council publicly and formally endorsed the
Community Chest Campaign.
Council directed the City Administrator to confer with the City
employee organizations regarding methods for employee contribution to
the Community Chest.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 6:35 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 7:50 P.M. by the Mayor.
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RESOLUTION NO 2822 - CE 68-40 - T T NO 6615 m DEFERRED
The City Attorney suggested that Council refer Resolution No. 2822
back to the Planning Commission so that they may proceed in accordance
with City ordinance.
On motion by Bartlett, Council referred Resolution No. 2822 back to
the Planning Commission and instructed the Planning Commission to
comply with the City Attorneys memorandum. Motion carried.
CLAMBER OF COMMERCE AGREEMENT SUGGESTED DRAFT
The City Administrator presented suggested draft of an agreement
between the City of Huntington Beach and the.Chamber of Commerce
proposing that the Chamber of Commerce employ a Development Manager
whc will work with a four -man committee composed of the Mayor and
the Administrator of the City and the President and Manager of the
Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of developing a favorable climate:
for industrial, commercial and visitor oriented development in the City.
.Mr. Howard Matheny, President of the Chamber. of Commerce, addressed
Council stating he 'believed the Chamber of'Commerce was best qualified
to conduct this project.
On -motion by Shipley, Council approved the proposal of the Chamber of
Commerce for a Development Manager to work with a four -man committee
composed of the Mayor and Administrator of the City and the President
and Manager of the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of developing
a favorable climate for industrial, commercial and visitor oriented
development in the City. Motion carried.
REAPPOINTMENT m RALPH H. BAUER PERSONNEL BOARD
The City Administrator informed Council that the term of Mr. Ralph H.
Bawer of the Personnel Board had expir6d and requested that Council
approve the reappointment of Mr. Ralph H. Bauer to another four year
term on the Personnel Board.
On motion by Green, Council approved the reappointment of Mr. Ralph H.
Dauer to a four year term on the Personnel Board. Motion carried.
REQUEST o DRIFTWOOD INN PROPERTIES
The City Administrator informed Council of a request for assignment of
the Driftwood Inn Lease to California Electric, a subsidary of Automation
Industries for the purpose of possible further development of the pro®
perty to commercial use.
Mr. Martin L. Snow, 21112 Oceat. Avenue, City, addressed Council, and
outlined several.possibilities for further development of the property.
On motion by McCracken, Council referred this matter to the City
Attorney and the City Administrator for a report to be presented at the
October 21, 1968 meeting, Motion carried.
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REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Pro°ect "B" - Industrial Committee of Mid -Beach Develo ent Committee
Councilman Green reported that no plans can be formulated by this
committee until a freeway route is adopted as the freeway route chosen
will effect the industrial development in the City. Councilman Green
further stated that the recruitment of an industrial co-ordinator
would be terminated.
Sub -Committee of Mid -Beach Development Committee Report
Councilman Kaufman reported that the Sub -Committee of the Mid -Beach
Development Committee had met with the State Division of Highways
regarding the freeway route selection and that a route would be picked
by the end of the year.
Mid -Beach Development Committee - Report
Councilman Kaufman reported that interviews had been conducted with
four firms regarding the employment of an economic consultant and that
it was recommended that the firm of.E.R.A. be hired as economic con-
sultants.
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed that the firm of E.R.A., be
employed as an economic consultant. Motion carried..
Talbert Water District -_Report
Councilman Matney reported that a Local Agency Formation Commission
hearing would be held October 9, 1968, at which time there will be
spokesmen representing the City and that he has distributed copies of
this matter to Council.
Downtown.Businessmen's Committee - Report
Councilman Bartlett stated that the Downtown Businessmen's Committee
wished to commend the Building Department for the demolition.of the
condemned building located at Main Street and.Ocean Avenue..
Request for Executive Session
Councilman Bartlett requested that an executive session of the Council
be called to discuss matters in the Treasurer's office.
Joint „Committee of the County Harbor District - Report
Councilman Green reported that the Joint Committee of the County Harbor
District would be held on October 8, to discuss the various problems
of the district and that a report would be presented to Council on
October 21, 1968.
COMMENTS FROM. COUNCILMEN
Councilman McCracken stated that though he remains in opposition to
the site selected for the proposed Civic Center he voted in favor of
Resolution No. 2841 in order to meet a five affirmative vote require-
ment which is necessary if litigation proceedings should arise in
condemnation proceedings for the additional acreage.
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RESOLUTION NO 2847 m ENDORSEMENT - MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE WEEK - ADOPTED
Councilman Shipley requested that Council endorse the Mexican American
Culture Week to be held on the campus of California State College at
Long Beach during the week of October 12, 19680
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2847 by title ® "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ENDORSING MEXICAN-AMERICAN CUL-
TURE WEEKp "
On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No, 2847, 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
MID -BEACH POLICY COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENT
Mayor Coen appointed Councilman Matney to the Mid -Beach Policy Committee
replacing Councilman Green, who is unable to remain on the committee.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS m INTERVIEWS
Mayor Coen requested that the City Administrator provide Council with
a list of Design Review Board applicants prior to the meeting of
October 21, 19680
COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
Tire Department m Method of Financing County Fire -Stations
Fire Chief Picard addressed Council regarding the County's method of
distributing funds for the financing of fire stations in the corporated
and unincorporated cities of the County and stated he felt the present
method was inequitable,
A ,notion to request the Board ofSupervisors to report on this matter
was made by Councilman Green, but was withdrawn before being voted
upon-.
On motion by Coen, Council directed the Attorney to prepare a Resolution
to be transmitted to the Board of Supervisors opposing the present
method of County financing of Fire Stations in incorporated and unin-
corporated cities of the County, Motion carried.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
The Clerk presented a communication from the League of Women Voters
informing Council of their support for stricter enforcement-of'exis-ting
ordinances for granting land use variance,
The Mayor ordered the communication from the League of Women Voters to
'be received and filed,
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DEFERRED: ITEM SIGN ORDINANCE - CONTINUED
The Clerk presented Code Amendment No. 67-26 Article 976,:o.f the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, which was referred' by Council to the
Planning Commission on June 17, 1968 to review suggested changes sub-
mitted 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 meetings of September 3, 1968, and
September.16, 1968 at which time Mayor Coen deferred Code Amendment
No. 67-26 to a study session .of the Council on September 30, 1968.
On motion by Green, Council referred Code Amendment No. 6.7-26 to the
City Attorney for study and a report. Motion parried.
Subdivision Ordinance - inquiry
Councilman Kaufman requested that Council be informed As to when the
proposed Subdivision ordinance would be submitted to Council.
On motion by McCracken, Council directed the Attorney to review the
proposed Subdivision ordinance and report to Council.. Motion carried.
PRESENTATION TO CITY - ST GLAIR FAMILY
A presentation of a plaque to the Huntington Beach Library was made by
Mr. Ralph St. Clair on behalf: of the St. Clair Family in appreciation
of kindness shown to their family by people of the City of Huntington
Beach.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR COON NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK CITATION
Mr. Bill Reed of the Daily Pilot presented the "National Newspaper Week
Citation" to Mayor Coen.
ZONE CASE NO 68-28 - PUBLIC REARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set_ for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-28, on property located at the southeast
corner of Edinger Avenue and Monterey Drive for a change of zone from
R5 Office Professional District to R2 Tw:o Fam .ly Residence District and
C4 Highway Commercial District.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on said public :hedring had been met and
that he had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case
No. 68-28.
At this time staff reports were presented for Council's information.
Mayor Coen declared the :hearing .open.
Mr. 'Vernon Houser, landowner and developer, 7021 Starlight Circle, City,
addressed Council and requested that Zone Case No. 68-28 be approved.
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.
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On motion by Green, Council sustained the Planning Commission for a
change of zone from R5 to R2 on that portion requested by the applicant,
and overruled the Planning Commission for a change of zone from R5 to
C4 on that portion so requested by the'applicant; and directed the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting the change of zone to R2o
Motion carried.
ZONE CASE NO.68-29 m PUBLIC'HEAR-ING :DENYED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-29, on property located at the northeast
corner of Edwards Street and Slater Avenue for a change of zone from
RA Residential Agricultural District to Cl Neighborhood Commercial
District.
The Clerk informed .the Council that all legal requirements for notifica-
tion, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met and
that he had received a copy of a petition submitted at the Planning
Commission hearing from the Franciscian Fountain Homeowners Association.
Letters opposing Zone Case No. 68-29 had been received from Mrs. Lee
Dodson, 6521 Segovia Lane, City; Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Healy, 6871
Vista Del Sol Drive, City; Mrs. Lester Phillips, 17651 San Roque Lane,
City; and Mrs. Mary Jo Settles, 6542 Crista Palma Drive, City and
telegrams were received in opposition to Zone Case No. 68-29 from
F. J. and B. A. White, 6531 Crista Palma Drive, City; Mrs. McKennon,
City; Mr. Don Anderson, 6521 Crista Palma Drive, City' Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Schwartz, 6551 Crista Palma Drive, City; Mr. George Janson,
6692 Jardines Drive, City; Dr, and Mrs. Lepore, 17522 San Roque Lane,
City,
At this time staff reports were presented for Council's information.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. John Horner representing William Lyons Development Company addressed
Council and gave reasons why he believed Zone Case No. 68-29 should be
approved.
Mr. Bob Healy, 6871 Vista Del Sol Drive, City, representing the Franciscian
Fountain Homeowners Association addressed Council and submitted a peti-
tion listing 239 residents of the area who oppose Zone Case No. 68-29.
Mr. Richard Sanders, 6372 Athena Drive, City, representing homeowners in
the Beach North Tract, addressed Council and submitted a petition listing
78 homeowners of the area who are in opposition to Zone Case No. 68-29.
Mr. Art Cox, 6392 Santa Ynez Drive, City, representing the Sol Vista
Homeowners Association, addressed Council and presented a petition
listing 145 homeowners of the area who are in opposition to Zone Case
No. 68-29.
Mr. Ben Londeree, 10142 Holburn Drive, City, President of the Home
Council, addressed Council and spoke in opposition to zone Case No. 68-29.
Mr. George Hanson, 6692 Jardines Drive, City, addressed Council, and
stated he was opposed to Zone Case No. 68-29.
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There being no one to speak further on the matter, and there being
no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was
closed by the Mayor,
Following considerable discussion, on motion by Green, Council over-
ruled the decision of the Planning Commission and denied Zone Case
No. 68,29. Motion carried.
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the Planning Commission to
review the Cl Ordinance. and report to Council. Motion carried.
COMMENDATION - IMPROVED AUDIO SYSTEM IN COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mr. R. E. Dingwall, 19781 Estuary Ln., City, addressed Council and
stated he wished to commend the City for the improved audio system in
the Council Chamber.
PARKING FACILITIES - ELEVENTH STREET - REQUEST
Mrs. Leial E. Huddleson, 313 llth Street, City, addressed Council and
requested that diagonal parking be permitted on Eleventh Street, as
parallel parking on Eleventh Street was proving to be a handicap for
property owners of the area.
Council informed'Mrs. Huddleson that her request should be directed
to the Department of Public Works.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to an Executive Session at 10:30 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened at 11:45 P.M. by the Mayor.
UTILIZATION OF CENTRAL PURCHASING SYSTEM
On motion by Green, Council d7irected.all department heads, elective
and appointive, to utilize the central purchasing system for.all
..purchases made by their departments. Motion carried.
DIRECTIONS REGARDING PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS
On motion by Green, Council directed that all personnel transactions
by elective or appointive department heads be made in accordance with
the personnel rules and regulation of the City. Motion carried.
INFORMAL MEETING
Mayor Coen called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee -
of -the Whole for October 22, 1968, at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of
interviewing applicants to the Design Review Board.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES BOARD
Councilman Kaufman recommended that each member of Council submit a
name to the City Administrator for the purpose of selecting five
appointees to the Underground Utilities Board
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REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION
Following considerable discussion, on motion by Kaufman, Council directed
the City Administrator to convey to.the Orange County Board of Super-
visors a request that an Airport Land Use Commission be established.
Councilman Matney requested that a roll call vote be taken in this
matter. When put to a vote, the motion carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green,
Coen
NOES: Councilmen: Matney
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Coen, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried.
Paul C. Jones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Assistant City Clerk
Alvin M. Coen
Mayor
ATTEST
Paul C. Jones
City Clerk
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Assistant City Clerk
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