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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, October 21, 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 John Crumpler, Ellis Avenue Baptist
ROLL CALL Church.
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman:,, Matney,,
Green,. Coen
Councilmen Absent None
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On motion by Kaufman, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 7,
1968, were approved as prepared,. corrected, and. mailed by the City Clerk..
PARKINGAUTHORITY BOND BIDS
The Assistant City Administrator advised Council that they should accept
bids presented to the Parking Authority and introduced Mr. Terrance
McCarty of Stone and Youngberg, Financial Consultants to the City..
Mr. McCarty addressed Council and explained that the two bids received
were considered very satisfactory and the interest rates were lower
than anticipated. He also informed the Council that it would be proper
for them to accept the bids as the Legislative Body, for possible
reference in future years
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted the bids for the purchase of
bonds as submitted to the Parking Authority., Motion Carried..
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 4:47 P.M. He then called
a meeting of the Huntington Beach Parking Authority to order.
BIDS - PARKING REVENUE BONUS
The Secretary informed the Directors of the Parking Authority that two
bids had been received for the purchase of the 1968 Parking.Revenue
Bonds as offered by the Authority, and they were, in total, as follows:
A group consisting of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc.,
and others in the amount of $2,300,184.00.
A group consisting of Bank of America, N. T. and S. A. and Associates
in the amount of $2,300,391.00.
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RESOLUTION NO 7 - AWARDING OF BONDS - ADOPTED
The Secretary read Resolution No, 7 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AWARDING $2,300,000
BONDS OF SAID AUTHORITY-TO.THE BEST BIDDER AND REJECTING ALL OTHER
BIDS.„
On motion by Kaufman, the Huntington Beach Parking Authority adopted
Resolution No. 7, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors:
NOES: Directors:
ABSENT: Directors:
Shipley, Bartlett,
Green, Coen
None
None
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
AWARDING OF CONTRACT - MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT
The Secretary read a letter from the Department of Public Works pre-
senting the bids received for the construction of the Municipal Beach
Parking Lot - CC-081, as follows:
Strecker Construction Company .......... m$ 1,173,902.52
Saliba-Gantnera.........................$ 1,255,074.06
Argo Construction .......................$ 1,264,270.90
W. J. Shirley, ................. , e . ®a a'.$ 19265,04-7.82
Sully -Miller..... ...........$ 1,292,538.4.6
Coxco _ ...o.................aao...aa...$ 1,301,9W 83
Valley Crest... ................... 664o$ 19319,685.77
On motion by Green, the Huntington Beach Parking Authority awarded the
contract for the construction of the Municipal Parking Lot to Strecker
Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder, for the bid
amount of $1,173,902.52; rejected all other bids and directed the
Secretary to notify the unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT OF PARKING AUTHORITY
On motion by Coen, the meeting of the Parking Authority adjourned.
Motion carried,
COUNCIL RECONVENED
Mayor Coen reconvened the meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at 4:55 P.M.
FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6682 - COVINGTON BROTHERS - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form of Tract Map No. 6682 for adoption as follows: Developer:
Covington Brothers, 24-51_E. Orangethorpe, Fullerton, California;
Location: South of Heil Avenue, 998.77 feet east of Goldenwest Street;
Acreage, 3.718; Lots: 15, that the map had been examined and certi-
fied 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.
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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.
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2. Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees.
3. Bond for improvements.
4. Signature of agreement.
5. Certificate of insurance.
6 . ; Bond for monuments . .
7.1 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. 6682, and adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT — TRACT NO 6731 - S D C INC — APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Materials Bond and Subdivision
Agreement for Tract No. 6731 - S. D. C. Inc.
Orr motion by Kaufman, Council accepted Monument Bond No. SCR- 707-07-47,
Improvement Bond No. SCR-707-07-45, Labor and Materials Bond No.
SCR-707-07-45a - Firemen's Fund Insurance Company;:approved Subdivision
Agreement for Tract No. 6731, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT — TRACT NO 6626 - BRATTAIN CONTRACTORS - APPROVED
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The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Materials Bond and Subdivision
Agreement for Tract No. 6626 - Brattain Contractors Inc.
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 15-4-0167,
Improvement and Labor and Materials Bonds No..15-4-0166 - Continental
Casualty Company, approved Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 6626',
and authorized the Mayor and,City Clerk to execute the document on
behalf of the City. Motion carried.
GOLDENWEST IMPROVEMENTS - CC-097 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
notifying Council of the plans for beautification of Goldenwest Street
and requesting permission to finalize negotiations with the Huntington
Beach Company.
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the plans for the beautification
of Goldenwest Street, and authorized the Director of Public Works to
negotiate an agreement with the Huntington Beach Company. Motion carried.
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DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 6209 — HOTEL KINGSWAY OPER CO - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements, authorization for
release of the Monument Bond, and termination of the Subdivision
Agreement in Tract No. 6209 - Hotel Kingsway Operating Company.
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted improvements dedicated for .
public use in Tract No. 6209; authorized the release of the Monument
Bond 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 carr'
REIMBURSEMENT - F B ROANE - DEFERRED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Public Works Director
requesting reimbursement in the amount of $1632.06 from the Water Fund
to Mr, Fd B. Roane, for the construction of an oversize water main in
connection with the development of Tract No. 5430.
The Clerk then presented a communication from Sanitary Pipeline Company,
Inc., requesting that Council delay action on this matter, alleging
that the subject tract is not free of liens, and litigation proceed-
ings by their company is pending.
On motion by McCracken, Council deferred action in this matter, and
directed the City Attorney to investigate the claim of Sanitary
Pipeline Company, Inc. Motion carried.
REIMBURSEMENT - JAMES J PRAGGASTIS - RES NO 2848 — ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of
Resolution No. 2848 authorizing reimbursement of $207.18 to James
Praggastis for the construction of an off site sewer main in Garfield
Avenue in connection with his development, as per Reimbursement Agree-
ment No, 119a
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2848 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY
FROM THE SEWER FUND."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2848, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call voted
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES. Councilmen: None
ABSENT. Councilmen. None
REIMBURSEMENT - LONG - DE YOUNG - RESOLUTION NO 2849 — ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of
Resolution No. 2849 authorizing reimbursement of $8363.88 to Long -De
Young for the construction of master plan storm drain facilities in
Drainage Area 7F in conjunction with development of Tracts Nos. 6510
and 6188,
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The Clerk read Resolution No. 2849 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY
FROM THE DRAINAGE AREA 7F FUND."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
2849, 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 27-68 - MARTHA J COLE - DENIED
The Clerk presented Claim No. 27-68 filed by Whaling and Rose, Attorneys
at Law, on behalf of Martha J. Cole for alleged personal damages
received on or about August 24, 1968, in the vicinity of 7701 Fir Drive,
Apartment D, in the City of Huntington Beach.
On motion by Coen, Council denied Claim No. 27-68 and referred same
to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried.
CLAIM NO 28-68 - LA VONNE CARSON DENIED
The Clerk presented Claim No. 28-68 filed by Robert J. Findley,
Attorney at Law, on behalf of La Vonne Carson.for alleged personal
damages received on or about August 4, 1968 in the vicinity of Bolsa
Chica Street and Los Patos Drive in the City of Huntington Beach.
On motion by Coen, Council denied Claim No. 28-68 and referred same
to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried.
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT'NO 6804 - BLVD GARDENS —WATER
The Clerk presented for Council's consideration.- Plans, Specifications
and estimate — Investigation Report and Resolution Nos. 2850, 2851,
2852, 2853, 2854, and 2855 in connection with Assessment District
No. 6804 — Boulevard Gardens for installation of water lines.
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the Plans, Specifications and
Estimate in connection with Assessment District No. 6804 --Boulevard
Gardens received and filed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO 2850 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2850 by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6804."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2850, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Shipley, Bartlett,
Green, Coen
None
None
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
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RESOLUTION NO 2851 - ORDERING REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2851 by title m "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DETERMINING GENERAL NATURE
OF WORK AND ORDERING REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
68040"
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No, 2851, 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
On motion by Green, Council directed that the Investigation Report as
submitted by the Director of Public Works pursuant to the Special
Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931,
:Part 2, Division 4 of the Streets and Highway Code, be received and
filed, Motion carried,
RES NO 2852 - APPROVES INVESTIGATION REPORT ® PUBLIC HEARING SET m ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2852'by title m "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING INVESTIGATION REPORT
AND SETTING TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6804a"
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
28521 and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote-
A-YEB- Councilmen- Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen- None
ABSENT; Councilmen, None
RES NO 2853 - RES OF INTENTION m ASSESSMENT DIST NO 6804 - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2853 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
W 2853 OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6804.11
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
2853, 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 2854 ADOPTS SCALE OF PREVAILING WAGE RATES - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2854, by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING SCALE OF PRE-
VAILING WAGE RATES, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6804a"
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution.
Noo 2854, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
r�YES. Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen° None
ABSENT- Councilmen.- None
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RESOLUTION NO 2855 - CALLING FOR - ASSESS DI.ST NO 6804 - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2855 by title - "A RESOLUTION -OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CALLING FOR BIDS,.ASSESS-
MENT DISTRICT NO. 6804, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2855, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Shipley, Bartlett,
Green, Coen
None
None
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
ORDINANCE NO 1447 CONTINUED - DIV 9 CODE AMENDMENT - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1447, continued from the meeting of October
7, 1968, a second 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."
The Clerk informed Council that he had received a letter from the
Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce urging the passage of this
ordinance.
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1447, 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 1449 —INOPERABLE VEHICLES - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1449 a second reading by title -"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, PER-
TAINING 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
No. 1449, 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 1450 - ZORE CASE N0'68-.28 ; FIRST' READ-ING DEFERRED
The Clerk presented Ordinance'No. 1450 -for -a'-first 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 AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
EDINGER AVENUE AND MONTEREY DRIVE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-28)."
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On motion by Shipley, Council deferred action on ordinance No. 1450
and referred same tc the Attorney for study and report at the meeting
of November 4, 19680
RESOLUTION NO 2856 - ADOPTED - 'FUNDING OF FIRE PROTECTTON DISTRICTS
The Clerk read ,Resolution No. 2856 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
NCI`T'Y COUNCIL OF T'dE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOSING ESTABLISHMENT
OF SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICTS USING 'MONEY FROM THE COUNTY GENERAL FUND."
On motion 'by G-een, Council waived further reading of Resolution
Nc� 2856, and passed and adapted same by the following roll call vote-
AYES- Councilmen- Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES- Councilmen- None
ABSENT° Ccuncilmena Ncne
RESOLUTION NO 2857 CONUIE'NDATION - 'PAUL V PHILLIPS - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No 2857 in full m "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING PAUL V. PHILLIPS,
VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGER OF SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK, HUNTINGTON
BEACH BRANCH, FOR HIS SERVICE, EFFORTS AND DEVOTION TO ACTIVITIES FOR
THE BETTERMENT OF THIS COMMUNITY o "
On motion by Bartlett, Council passed and adopted Resolution No. 2857
by the following roll call vetea
AYES: CounciLmena Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Caen
NOES- Councilmen- None
ABSENTq Councilmen- None
Following discussion regarding the method by which resolutions should
'be introduced to Council, the Mayor directed that resolutions prepared
by the Administrator or any Department Head are to be permitted to be
presented to Council.
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE - 'HUNTINGTON DRIFTWOOD INC w DEFERRED
The Assistant City Administrator addressed Council and recommended they
consent to the Assignment of Lease from Huntington Driftwood Inca to
California Electric Construction Company. He further informed Council
that a letter had been received from Mr. Jack Hanna requesting that
Co��ncil delay action on this matter as he, being a propiatory owner,
wished to address Council regarding the assignment of Lease from
huntingtcn Driftwood Inc, to California Electric Construction Company,
Following discussion
directed the Attorney
the staff to prepare
Motion carried,
by Council, on motion 'by McCracken, Council
to review the lease agreement and further directed
a report regarding the conditions of the lease
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AGREEMENT FOR HEALTH SERVICES — COUNTY OF ORANGE - APPROVED
The Assistant City Administrator presented a renewal of an Agreement
with the County to have a County Health Officer perform and enforce
all health and sanitation laws for the City.
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the agreement with the County
for health services and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said Agreement. Motion carried.
INTERVIEWS - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPLICANTS
The Assistant City Administrator reminded Council that interviews for
applicants to the Design Review Board have been scheduled for 6:30 P.M.,
October 22, 1968.
Mayor Coen called an informal meeting of the Council for Tuesday,
October 22, 1968 at 6:30 P.M. in the Administrative Annex.
EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council that the Administrator
had met with representatives of the City Employees Association, Fire-
men's Organization, Police Organization and employees of the City Yard,
and an agreement was reached whereby the City should permit a payroll
deduction to be worked out between the Administrator and the Finance
Director under which there would be only one charitable solicitation
organization that being A.I.D.
Fire Chief Raymond Picard gave a report regarding employee contri-
butions to A.I.D.
HELICOPTER PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL
The Assistant City Administrator -informed Council that Mr. Phil DeSalvo
of Hughes Tool Company would be available to discuss the feasibility
of the purchase of a helicopter by the City on November 21, 1968, at
7:30 P.M., which would require an adjournment of the November 18
Council meeting.
Council determined that the date of November 21st was inconvenient
for Council, and requested the Police Chief to inquire if Mr. Phil
DeSalvo could make his presentation to Council on November 18, at
4:00 P.M.
REQUEST FROM CITY ATTORNEY TO ATTEND CONFERENCE - GRANTED
The Assistant City Administrator:presented a communication from the
City Attorney requesting permission to attend the annual convention
of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers (NIMLO) to be held
in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 10 through November 14, 1968.
On motion by Shipley, Council authorized the City Attorney to attend
the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers to be held in Kansas
City, Missouri, November 10 through November 14, 1968, with reasonable
expenses allowed. Motion carried.
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REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Talbert Water District Committee
Councilman Matney reported that action by the Talbert Water District
Committee had been deferred to their November meeting, which would be
after the November meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission,
when a revised draft of property agreement and other pertinent infor-
mation would become available.
Following considerable discussion relating to the dissolution of the
Talbert Water District, on motion by Green, Council directed the staff
to prepare legal descriptions of the Talbert Water District property
for the purpose of possible de -annexation proceedings, Motion carried.
HunLington Harbor Park and Recreation Fees Committee
Councilman McCracken reported that the committee was reviewing the -
attorney's memorandum of actions which might be taken by the committee,
and that a meeting with the County Harbors Commission to discuss
problems of the Huntington Harbour Parks and Recreation Fees Committee
was scheduled,
County Harbors Committee
Councilman Shipley reported that he and Councilman Green had met with
the County Harbors Commission and had discussed problems of Huntington
Harbor, and stated that the committee is attempting to schedule a tour
of Huntington Beach facilities for members of the County Harbors Com-
mission,
Mid -Beach Development Committee
Councilman Kaufman reported that at the meeting of the Mid -Beach
Development Committee discussion was held regarding the establishment
of new Civic Center district zoning, and that it has been referred to
Planning Commission to use a site plan method and advice of the Design
Review Board in making their deliberations,
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 6-10 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 7044 P�Mo by the Mayor.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Matney introduced Mr. Bill Branzney, Finance Chairman of
the Committee for ,The passage of Proposition M and N. Mr. Brazney
addressed Council and stated that the committee will accept donations
from individuals who wish to support the passage of these propositions
and that contributions supporting the passage of Proposition 0 would
also be accepted,
Calendar of Council Committee Meetings
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Clerk to prepare a
calendar showing dates of various organization meetings and events
in which Council is involved, Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO 2859 - SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 1-A - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2859 by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING PROPOSITION
IA, PROVIDING TAX RELIEF TO HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS."
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2859, and passed and adopted same by the following roil call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett,. McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
LEGISLATION ON UNPRODUCTIVE OIL LEASES
Councilman Kaufman reported that the Council has received resolutions
from the cities of Torrance and Beverly Hills regarding the subject
of unproductive oil leases, and that he felt it was in the best
interest of the City of Huntington Beach to initiate legislation to
remedy this problem in the Huntington Beach area.
RESOLUTION NO 2859 - TERMINATION OF UNPRODUCTIVE OIL LEASES - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2859 by tittle - "A RESOLUTION.OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING LEGISLATION
TO TERMINATE UNPRODUCTIVE OIL AND GAS LEASES AT STATE LEVEL."
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2858, 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
Removal of Trash Receptacles After Pick-up
Councilman Bartlett discussed the City Ordinance requiringpromp..t
removal of trash receptacles in front of homes following pick, -up
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Attorney to review
the ordinance to determine if revision is necessary in order to
enforce prompt removal of trash receptacles from in front of homes
following pick-up. Motion carried.
Resuest
Councilman McCracken requested that as a convenience to Council,
Sectional District Maps be attached to Zone Cases transmitted to
Council..
Study Session of Council
Mayor Coen called an informal meeting of the Council on October 28,
1968, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber for a study session to
hear proposals regarding reorganization of the Planning, Department.
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Filing of Minority Report
On motion by Coen, Council directed the Planning Commission to file a
minority report in cases where a split vote occurs on their items.
Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
Report on Recr:eatipn and _ ParksF'inancial Fund
The Assistant City Administrator reported to Council on the Recreation
and Parks Financial Fund, and gave a breakdown of the amount of funds
available in the Recreation and Parks. Fund, as compiled by the Director
of Finance.
Ccuncilman Shipley suggested that the Recreation and Parks Commission
be notified of existing funds available so that they may proceed with
park site property acquisition where advisable.
Redevelopment of Vacant Lots
The Planning Director addressed Council and discussed the preliminary
Redevelopment Plan for consolidation at Site 12, to be prepared by
the Redevelopment Agency, He further stated that a request had been
made for the Redevelopment Agency to meet for the purpose of reviewing
the Preliminary Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Coen stated that the Council would convene as the Redevelopment
Agency on October 28, 1968 at 7.30 P,M., and requested that the City
Attorney prepare a cost report regarding small lot consolidation for
presentation at this meeting.
City Representative - League of Cities Meeting
Fire Chief Picard informed Council that
Meeting for November would include the
Council stated that Chief Picard would
the Mayor to vote in behalf of the Cit
Meeting in November.
Freeway Adoption Announced
y
the League of Cities Executive
subject of Fire Protection.
be authorized by a letter from
at the League of Cities Executive
Mr. William Hartge, City Engineer informed Council that Mr. James
Wheeler, Director of Public Works had contacted him from the Highway
Commission meeting in which he was in attendance, so that he could
inform Council that the Orange Route had been adopted by the Highway
Commission,
PETITION m COVERING OF STORM DRAIN
The Clerk presented a petition signed by approximately 500 people
requesting that the storm drain on Edwards Street, between Edinger
Avenue and Heil Avenue be covered over.
Mrs. Laura A. Haynes, 6462.Flint Drive, City, addressed Council and
read a letter regarding this matter.
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Mr. Hartge, City Engineer, informed Council that money has been appro-
priated for cement lining and a.chain link fence, but at the present
time adequate funds for this project are not available,
Council requested that staff prepare a report for presentation at the
November 4, 1968 meeting regarding the possibility of borrowing money
from another fund in. order to complete the development of the channel.
ZONE CASE NO 68-33 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-33, on property located at the south side
of Heil Avenue, approximately 534 feet east of Algonquin Street for a
change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District to Rl. 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. 68-33.
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 Bartlett, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare
an Ordinance effecting the change of zone in Zone Case No. 68-33.
Motion carried.
ZONE CASE NO 68-34 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No.. 68-34, on property located 735 feet north
of Warner Avenue, west of Beach Boulevard for a change of zone from:
Parcel No. 1 - RA Residential Agricultural District to C4 Highway
Commercial District with a 50 foot setback from the ultimate right-of-
way line, and Parcel No. 2 - RA Residential Agricultural District, to
R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for noti-
fication, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met
,and that he had received no communications or written protests to
Zone Case No. 68-34.
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 Kaufman, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare
an Ordinance effecting the change of zone in Zone Case No. 68-34.
Motion carried.
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PRECISE PLAN NO 68-1 PUBLIC HEARING- APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set.for a public
hearing on precise Plan No. 68-1 located approximately 1320 feet north
of Warner Avenue on the west side of.Beach Boulevard, for the purpose
of considering a Resolution of Intent of the City Planning Commission -
Precise Plan of street alignment. Said precise plan proposes to extend
Terry Drive westerly of Beach Boulevard.
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
Precise Plan Noo 68-10
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 Kaufman, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare
an Ordinance adopting the Precise Plan Alignment in Precise Plan
No. 68-1. Motion carried.
ZONE CASE.NO 68-35 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-35, on property located on the east side
of Bushard Street, between Indianapolis Avenue and Atlanta Avenue,
for a change of zone from RA-0 Residential Agricultural District to
RI 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 n:o communications or written protests to
Zone Case Noo 68-35. ,. .
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. 68-35. Motion
carried.
CODE AMENDMENT NO 68-9 - PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED
Mayor Coen announced that this was -the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Code Amendment No. 68-9.
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The Clerk informed the Council that they had been provided with copies
of the Planning Secretary's transmittal, and stated that he had
received no communications or written protests to Code Amendment 68-9
which would amend regulations of the Districting Ordinance by (1)
Amending the Subidivision Ordinance; (2) Amending Section 9102.1 of
the R1 Zone to increase minimum lot size to 6500 square feet; (3)
Amending Section 1903.3.1 of the R1 Zone to increase the minimum
open space requirements in the rear yard to require 1200 square feet
with a minimum dimension of 25 feet with exceptions made for previously
established building sites; (4) Amending Article 910 (R1 Zone) by
adding Sections 9106.2.1 and 9104.5 to permit unenclosed stairways or
balconies to encroach four (4) feet into the required front and/or
exterior side yard setbacks; (6) Amending Article 920 and 923 to
permit construction of a portion of the dwelling within the required
rear yard when constructed over a garage and/or carport; and, (7)
Amending Articles 910, 916, 920 and 923 by permitting "0" side yard
setbacks on one side of the lot, subject to certain conditions and
site plan approval.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Royce Coln, 800 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, representing the
Building Industry Association, addressed Council stating he was in
favor of Code Amendment No. 68-9 with the exception to the section
on open spaces.
Mr. Jerry Shea, 2110 Main Street, representing the Legislative Action
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council and spoke in
favor of Code Amendment No. 68-9.
Mr. Hugh Halderman, Engineer, 1833 E. 17th Street, Santa Ana, addressed
Council and spoke in favor of Code Amendment No. 68-9.
Mr. Ron Montgomery, Architect, 4241 Warner Avenue, City, addressed
Council and spoke in favor of Code Amendment No. 68-9.
Mr. Bob Hubbard, 16572 Somerset Lane, City, representing the Huntington
Harbour Property Owners Association, addressed Council and stated that
their organization objects to certain provisions of Code Amendment
No. 68-9 and suggested that different provisions be made for waterfront
property.
Mr. Robert Helfer, 3472 Gilbert Drive, City, addressed Council and
read a letter from the Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association,
Inc., which stated opposition to Code Amendment No. 68-9.
Mr. Mark Porter, 19842 Providence Lane, City, addressed Council and
gave reasons for his opposition to Code Amendment No. 68-9.
On motion by Shipley, Council continued the Public Hearing on Code
Amendment No. 68-9 to the next regular meeting of November 4, 1968.
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 68-46 m APPEAL - DEFERRED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal by Jennings, Halderman, and Hood, Registered
Civil Engineers, on behalf of the owners and developers of Tracts
Nos. 5559 and 5561 to the denial by the Planning Commission of Con-
ditional Exception No, 68-4.6 on property located north of Hamilton
Avenue, approximately 480 feet west of Brookhurst Street.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for noti-
fication, publication, and posting on said public hearing had been
met, on regulations of the Districting Ordinance to allow an amendment
to the plot plan and building elevations for Use Variance No. 768.
He further informed the Council that they had been provided with copies
of the Planning Secretary's transmittal recommending denial, and stated
that he had received no communications or written protests other than
the letter of appeal,
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open,
Mr® Hugh Halderman, 1832 Eo 17th Street, Santa Ana, representing the
Colwell Company, addressed Council and spoke in favor of Conditional
Exception No. 68-4-6.
Mr. Robert Brock, 9802 Villa Pacific Drive, City, representing the
Board of Directors of Villa Pacific Corporation, addressed Council
and spoke in opposition to Conditional Exception No. 68-46.
Mrs. Kathryn Ea Berest, 9851 Villa Pacific Drive, City, addressed
Council and gave reasons why she opposed Conditional Exception No. 68-460
Mr. Ha Noel Deutsch, 9745 Villa Pacific Drive, City, addressed
Council and spoke in opposition to Conditional Exception No. 68-46a
There being no one further to speak on the matter, and there being no
further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed
by the Mayor,
A motion to sustain the Planning Commission and deny the appeal to
Conditional Exception No. 68-46, was made by McCracken, but was with-
drawn before being voted upon.
On motion by McCracken, Council deferred Conditional Exception No. 68-46
to the second regular meeting in January, 1969. Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 68-49 - APPEAL - DENIED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day, and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal by Mr. Jerry A. Matney to the granting by the
Planning Commission of Conditional Exception No. 68-49 on property
located on the west side of Gothard Street, approximately 1190 feet
north of Ellis
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on.said public hearing had been met,
on regulations of the Districting Ordinance to allow an asphalt mixing
plant in the M1 Light Industrial District.
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He further informed Council that they had been provided with copies of
the Planning Secretary's transmittal recommending approval, and stated
that he had received no communications or written protests other than
the letter of appeal.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Dan Sizemore, 10680 Douglass Road, Anaheim, Vice -President of Dix
Leasing Corporation, addressed Council and stated that he was in
favor of Conditional Exception No. 68-49.
Mr. Fred Marshall of the Barber Green Company of Chicago, Illinois,
addressed Council and stated he felt approval of Conditional Exception
No. 68-49 should be granted.
Mr. Larry Chaffers, 500 S. Main Street, Orange, of the Bill Brooks
Realty Company representing the buyer and seller, addressed Council
in favor of Conditional Exception No. 68-49.
Mr. Jerry Shea, 2100 Main Street, City, addressed Council and spoke
in favor of Conditional Exception No. 68-49.
Mr. Jim Talbert of the Barber Green Company of Chicago, Illinois,
addressed Council and spoke in favor of Conditional Exception No. 68-49.
Mr. Bob Healy, 6871 Vista Del Sol, City, addressed Council and stated
he was opposed to Conditional Exception No. 68-49 based on the proximity
of the plant to the proposed Central City Park Site,
Mr. Ed Harpold, 1015 Park Street, City, addressed Council and spoke in
opposition to Conditional Exception No. 68-49.
There being no one further to speak on the matter, and there being
no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was
closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Green, Council overruled the decision of the Planning
Commission and denied Conditional Exception No. 68-49. Motion
carried.
ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMITS - ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL
Mr. Ray Rabasky, 1035 Twelfth Street, representing the St. Francis
of Assisi School, 20400 Magnolia Street, City, addressed Council
and requested that the posted speed limit signs by the school be
changed from 45 m.p.h. to 15 m.p.h., and further informed Council
of the need for a patrolman to reroute heavy traffic in the vicinity
of the school.
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council that a letter from
Sister Virginia, Principal of the St. Francis of Assisi School had
been received regarding this matter, and that this request had been
referred to the Traffic Engineer for a report at the next Council
meeting,
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Coen, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, October 28, 1968 at 6:30 P.M.
Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Paul C. ones
City Clerk
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City Clerk and officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Al n M en
Mayor