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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-12-02MINUTESc Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, December 2, 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 James DeLange - Faith Lutheran Church, ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen (Shipley arrived at 7:45 P,M.) Councilmen Absent: None MINUTES, On motion by Bartlett, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 1968, and the regular adjourned meeting of November 25, 1968, were approved as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Motion carried. FINAL TRACT MAP NO 5518 - WM LYON DEVELOPMENT CO - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map No. 5518 - for adoption as follows: Developer: Wm. Lyon Development Co, Inc., Newport Beach; Location: Southeast corner of Talbert Avenue and Edwards Street; Acreage; 17,912;'Lots: 101; 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 from 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. Subdivision agreement, 5. Certificate of insurance. 6. Bona for monuments. 7. Parcel map on Division of Land No. 68-35 shall be recorded prior to recordation of Final Tract Neap No, 5518, 650` Page #2 - Council Minutes - 12/2/68 The Planning Director addressed Council and suggested that approval be given to Parcel 1 and that approval be withheld on Parcel 2 until such time as the conditions of the Tentative Tract Map are completed, Mr. R. M. Galloway of Galloway and Associates, addressed Council and discussed the proposed planned walkways. A motion was made by Councilman Matney to accept offers of dedication as shown on Final Tract Map No. 5518 as related to Parcel 1 of the property, and that deed recordation on Parcel 2 be deferred until the Director of Public Works recommends acceptance of street improvements. Councilman Kaufman requested that a roll call vote be taken on this matter. The Mayor called for a vote on the motion made by Councilman Matney and the motion passed by the following roll call vote; AYES- Councilmen; Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Green, Coen NOES- Councilmen° Kaufman ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley CC-�46 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - K E C COMPANY - APPROVED The Clerk presented a communication from. the Director of Public Works stating that lining of the C5-SC2 Channel from Heil Avenue to the Orange County Flood Control District - C05 Channel had been satis- factorily completed, and recommending Council accept the work on Project CC-096 On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted the work on Project CC-096 - Lining of Flood Control Channel from Heil Avenue to the Orange County Flood Control District - C05 Channel, completed by Ka E. Co Company, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder. Motion carried. SUBbIVISION AGRMT - TRACT NO 5841 - TUSTIN VILLAGE INC - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of Letters of Credit for Monuments, Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds and Subdivision Agreement, for Tract No. 5841 - Tustin Village, Inc. On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted The Letter of Credit for Monuments No. 31,675, Letter of Credit for Labor and Materials No. 31,673 - Letter of Credit for Faithful Performance No, 31,674 - United California Bank; approved Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 5841, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion carried, APPEAL,- WILD ANIMAL PERMIT - T G PIERCE - CONTINUED The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Pierce appealing the decision of the Administrator in denying a permit to keep a squirrel monkey in their residence. Mr. Ted Pierce, 14622 Chalet Lane, City, the appellant, addressed Council and requested that he be granted a permit to keep a squirrel monkey in his home. Page # 3- Council Minutes - 12/2/68 On motion by McCracken, Council granted the appeal to the decision of the Administrator and granted Mr. and Mrs. Pierce a permit to keep a squirrel monkey at 14622 Chalet Lane, City. Motion carried. Following discussion, it was recommended that the Administration and Animal Control Officers should determine whether various applications for permits should be granted. On motion by Green, Council rescinded their previous action. Motion carried. On motion by McCracken, Council continued the request of the Pierces for 30 days. Motion carried. ,: ORDINANCE NO 1455 - ADOPTED - PRECISE PLAN NO 68-1 The Clerk gave Ordinance No, 1455 a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 26 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN NO, 68-1, EXTENSION OF TERRY DRIVE," On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1455, and.passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley .� , ORDINANCE NO 1456 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE 68-38 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1456 a first reading by title- "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SLATER AVENUE BETWEEN EDWARDS AND GOLDENWEST (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-38)0" On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No, 1456. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO 1457 - FIRST READING - UNCLAIMED PROPERTY The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1457 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE 125, SECTION 1254, OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY," On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1457. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously. ,141 ORDINANCE NO 1458 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE 68-40 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1458 a first reading by title- "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BOLSA CHICA STREET (ZONE CASE CHANGE NO. 68-40)," On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No, 1458. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously. Page #4 m Council Minutes m 12/2/68 ORDINANCE NO 1459 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE 68-4.1 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1459 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NEWMAN AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 164 FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF CAMERON STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE NOo 68-41)0" On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1459. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO 1460 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE NO 68-42 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1460 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GOLDENWEST STREET AND WARNER AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO, 68m42)," On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1460. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO 2868 m ADOPTED - STREET NAMES CHANGED The Clerk read Resolution No. 2868 by title m "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CHANGING THE NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS IN TRACT 6453 IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2868, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call voted AYES: Councilmen; Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen- None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley RESOLUTION NO 2870 - ADOPTED - AMENDS COMPENSATION PLAN The Clerk read Resolution No. 2870 by title m "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" AS IT PERTAINS TO AUTHORIZED POSITIONS WITHIN THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution Noy 2870, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen.- None ABSENT- Councilmen, Shipley 1•f RESOLUTION NO 2874 - ADOPTED ® AUTHORIZES SIGNATURES The Clerk read Resolution No. 2874 by title m "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING MANUAL SIGNATURES OF FRANK Bo ARGUELLO AND TED Co KRAMPa" F-1-15-3 Page #5 - Council Minutes - 12/2/68 On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2874, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley ,5---'3 RESOLUTION NO 2875 - ADOPTED - STATING RESULTS OF ELECTION The Clerk read Resolution No. 2875 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH STATING THE RESULT OF THE CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1968." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2875, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen; None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley SETTING DATE FOR RECREATION AND PARKS BOND ELECTION The City Administrator informed Council that the earliest possible date for another Recreation and Parks Bond election is May 6, 1969 and that in order to prepare the necessary Resolutions, Ordinances,. and precincting of the City, notification should be given to the City Attorney and the City Clerk soon after January 1, 1969, During the discussion which followed, the City Clerk requested Council to consider the possible use of IBM Votomatic voting machines in the election, if it were held. ire SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO - RE UEST FOR EASEMENT - APPROVED The City Administrator informed Council of a request from the Southern California Edison Company for an easement in LeBard Park for the purpose of serving electric power to a City building. On motion by Green, Council approved the request from the Southern California Edison Company for an easement in LeBard Park, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. Motion carried. REgUEST - LEAVE OF ABSENCE__., GRANTED The City Administrator informed Council of a request from Fire Engineer William Swan for a leave of absence for one year because of illness. Fire Chief Picard recommended approval. On motion by Bartlett, Council granted the request from Fire Engineer William Swan for a one year's leave of absence. Motion carried. 654 Page #6 - Council Minutes - 12/2/68 POLICE HELICOPTER - RECOMMENDATION OF ADMINISTRATOR - APPROVED The City Administrator presented a report to Council recommending that the City buy one Hughes Model 300 Helicopter with law enforcement equipment; begin a training program for two officer pilots upon delivery of the aircraft, and further recommending the execution of a maintenance contract on an hourly basis with Southland Helicopters, Long Beach, California, The City Administrator stated that funds for this project could come from the Capital Outlay Fund. Mr. Wyatt of Hughes Aircraft addressed Council regarding the training of officer pilots. Following discussion by members of the Council, on motion by Green, Council approved the purchase of one Hughes Model 300 Helicopter with law enforcement equipment in the amount of $42,266.10; the training program for two officer pilots in the amount of $10,000.00, and the execution of a maintenance contract with Southland Helicopters, Long Beach, California in the amount of $23.50 per hour, The motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen- Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley AMER CAN LEGION QUARTERS IN MEMORIAL HALL The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the meeting facilities of the American Legion in Memorial Hall and requested that Council appoint two Councilmen to work with the Administration in studying this matter. Mayor Coen appointed Councilman Bartlett and himself to work with Administration in this matter. REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES Huntington Harbour Recreation and Parks Fee Committee Councilman McCrackenreported that the committee had met with repre- sentatives of the Ocean View School District and that a recommendation from the committee would be forthcoming at the next meeting. Mid -Beach Develornment Committee Councilman Kaufman reported that ment plan of the downtown area Consultant. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL the committee had received a redevelop - Project "D" from Mr. Ted Adsit, Councilman Matney inquired as to the reason is not printed on the City letterhead, and Councilman Green asked that the name of the on the City letterhead, Recreation and Park Bonds the City Attorney's name requested that this be done. City Librarian also be printed Councilman Kaufman stated that a true master plan had not been formulated for Park development in connection with a possible bond issue and election. 6.515 Page #7 - Council Minutes - 12/2/68 Council requested that the Administrator report on the feasibility of the staff designing the proposed Central City Park. On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the Administrator, Library Department and Staff to proceed with the development of a new library according to steps outlined by the Administration. COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS Fire Chief Picard addressed Council and requested an opportunity later in the evening portion of the meeting to review the Capital Outlay Fund with Council. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 6:05 P.M. Council was reconvened at 7:37 P.M. by the Mayor. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT - UV 66-60 The City Clerk presented a report from the Planning Director regarding a request from the First Baptist Church for an extension of one year on Use Variance No. 66-60. The Planning Director addressed Council and spoke on the various conditions that should be imposed if approval is given to this request. On motion by Matney, Council granted the request of the First Baptist Church for an extension of six months time on Use Variance No. 66-60, subject to the conditions stipulated by the Planning Department. Motion carried. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 68-41 - APPEAL - DEFERRED The Clerk presented an appeal filed by William S. Buck, Sterling Building Design, 18582 Beach Boulevard, City, to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Exception No. 68-41, to allow a building to encroach into the 25 foot by 25 foot corner cut-off and garage setback of 7� feet in deviation to the required 22 foot garage setback, on property located on the southeast corner of 14th Street and Olive Avenue. The Public Hearing on this matter was held on November 18, 1968 and the decision deferred to this date. On motion by McCracken, Council continued this matter to the meeting of December 16, 1968. Motion carried. TRAFFIC,ENGINEER'S SURVEY-.INDIANAPOLIS AVE The City Clerk presented a communication from the Traffic Engineer stating that a traffic engineering survey had been conducted to determine the proper speed limit on Indianapolis Street between Beach Boulevard and Newland Street, and as a result of this survey, it is recommended that the speed limit be continued at.40 mph. The Director of Public Works addressed Council regarding this matter. 56 1 Page #8 - Council Minutes - 12/2/68 Following considerable discussion, on motion by Green, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance changing the speed limit on Indianapolis Avenue between Beach Boulevard and Newland Street to 30 miles per hour. The motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen,- Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: Kaufman ABSENT: Councilmen; None RESIGNATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF HARBORS AND BEACHES The Mayor announced that the Council had received the resignation of Mr® Vincent Moorhouse, Director of Harbors and Beaches, to be effective December 31, 1968. On motion by Green, Council accepted the resignation of Mr. Vincent Moorhouse, effective December 31, 1968, with regrets, and directed that a plaque and resolution be prepared for presentation to Mr. Moorhouse in appreciation of his services to the City. Motion carried. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 6804 - BLVD GARDENS - WATER - PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 2853, Report on bids for doing work, Investigation Report, and to hear protests on proposed assess- ments in Assessment District No. 6804 for the construction and install- ation of water main, fire hydrants, streets, etc,, in Beach Boulevard and Heil Avenue. The Clerk informed the Council that all legal cation, publication and posting on said public and that he had received no communications or Assessment District No, 6804. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open, requirements for notifi- hearing had been met written protests to The Director of Public Works addressed Council and gave a summarization of the Investigation Reports The City Clerk informed Council that no bids for doing the work had been received, and that there had been no written protests to the assessments in Assessment District No, 6804. Mr, Roger Watson representing the owners of Tract No. 6234, addressed Council and spoke regarding the share of the assessment assigned to their property, There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The Clerk read Resolution No, 2871 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DETERMINING FEASIBILITY OF PROJECT, WAIVING DEBT LIMITATION, AND OVERRULING PROTESTS ASSESS- MENT DISTRICT NO. 6804a" V 5 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 12/2/68 On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution. No. 2871, 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 The Director of Public Works addressed Council and suggested that they instruct the City Clerk to readvertise for bids for Assessment District No. 6804 when directed by the Director of Public Works.. On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the City Clerk to re:advertise for bids for Assessment District No.. 6804, when directed by the Director of Public Works, by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None l" c. '7 APPLICATION - PUBLIC: HEARING - CERTIFICATE OF NEED AND NECESSITY - DENIED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing for the purpose of considering an application for a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity to operate a taxi cab business in the City of Huntington Beach, filed by Arley Belk, dba City Cab of Orange County and City Cab of Orange County -Fountain Valley and his proposed principal place of business is 11703 Edinger Avenue, Fountain. Valley, California. The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi- cation, publication and posting on said public hearing on an application for a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity had been met and that he had received no communication or written protests to the application. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. Mr. Douglas C. Liechty, Attorney, 1205 N.. Broadway, Santa Ana, represent- ing the applicant, addressed Council and gave reasons why he felt approval should be given to Mr. Belk's application for a Certificate of Public. Need and Necessity. Mr. Herman Tate, owner of Yellow Cab Company presently operating in the City, addressed Council and requested that he be given an oppor- tunity to supply the necessary vehicles if a need for additional vehicles to operate in the City is indicated., There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written the hearing was closed by the Mayor. 658 Page #10 m Council Minutes - 12/2/68 Following considerable discussion on the matter by the Council, Councilman Matney made a motion to put the Council on record as making a finding that there are presently a sufficient number of vehicles operating as taxi -cabs in the City, and denying the applica- tion from Mr. Arley Belk, dba City Cab of Orange County -Fountain Valley for a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity to operate an additional taxi -cab service. When put to a vote, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ZON�'6ASE NO 68-28 m PUBLIC HEARING ® CONTINUED 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 Two Family Residence District and C4 Highway Commercial District. The Planning Commission recommended approval on September 4, 1968, and on October 7, 1968, Council granted the requested change of zone for R2 and denied the C4, On November 4, 1968, Council directed that Zone Case 68-28 be reset for public hearing. 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 a communication from Mr. Roger Howell, Attorney, representing Houser Brothers, requesting that after the hearing is opened, it be continued to January 20, 1969. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. On motion by McCracken, Council granted the continuance of this matter to .January 20, 1969, as requested by the applicant, by the following roll call vote° AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Coen NOES: Councilmen; Shipley, Matney, Green ABSENT: Councilmen: None ZONE CASE NO 68-39 - PUBLIC HEARING m APPROVED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Zone Case No, 68-39, on property located at the southeast corner of Delaware Street and Frankfurt Avenue, for a change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District, R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District, and C3 General Business District, to R5 Office - Professional District. The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met, and that he had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 68-39. At this time staff reports and the Planning Director's video-tape review of the property were presented for Council's information, 659 Page #11 - Council Minutes - 12/2/68 Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. On motion by Kaufman, Council concurred with the Planning Commission and approved Zone Case No. 68-39, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting the change of zone. Motion carried. ZONE CASE NO 68-43 T PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Zone Case No. 68-43, on property located west of Newland Street, approximately 1320 feet south of Atlanta Avenue for a change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence District, and R2-0 Two Family Residence District, combined with oil production to R1 Single Family Residence District. The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met, and that he had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 68-43. At this time staff reports and the Planning Director's video-tape review of the property were presented for Council's information.. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no pretests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. On motion by Bartlett, Council concurred with the Planning Commission and approved Zone Case No. 68-4.3, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting the change of zone. Motion carried. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:07. Council was reconvened at 9:20 by the Mayor. PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL FIRE REPORT Fire Chief Picard addressed Council and presented the Fire Department's Annual Report through the use of slides. Following the film presenta- tion, Chief Picard discussed the City's present fire protection and informed Council of the additional fire protection needed in the City, and that a conference with O'Melveny and Myers was scheduled regard- ing methods of financing these needs. RESOLUTIONS FROM OTHER CITIES The Mayor directed that as Resolutions from other cities are received, they be referred to the appropriate department for recommendation to Council on action desires. -. r Page #12 _ Council Minutes 12/2/68 ADJOURNMENT On„motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the ,City.of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. Paul Co Jones City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City .Council of the.Ci.ty of Huntington Beach, California Alvin M e Coen Mayor ATTEST: Paul C"o Jones City -Clerk 661 . ,,