HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-12-16MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 16, 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 Richard E. LeGros, Assistant Minister,
First Christian Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
Councilmen Absent: None
MINUTES
On motion by Green, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 2,
1968, were approved as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Motion
carried.
FINAL 'TRACT MAP NO 6755 - DERBY LAND COMPANY - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form of Tract Map No. 6755, a portion of Tentative Tract Map
No. 6651 - for adoption as follows: Developer: Derby Land Company,
Los Angeles, California; Location: North of Atlanta Avenue, east of
Bushard; Acreage: 23.253; Lots: 97; 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 from the City Clerk:
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2. Arrangements shall be made for dedication of a park site.
3. Bond for improvements.
4. Subdivision agreement.
5. Certificate of insurance.
6. Bond for monuments.
On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown
on Final Tract Map No. 6755, and adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Commission.. Motion carried.
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FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6736 - SEABURY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form of Tract Map No. 6736, a portion of Tentative Tract Map
No. 5972 - for adoption as follows: Developer: Seabury Development
Company, Costa Mesa, California; Location: Approximately 300 feet
north of Hamilton Avenue, and approximately 260 feet east of Newland
Street; Acreage: 11.64; Lots: 63; 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 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 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. Bond for monuments.
On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown
on Final Tract Map No. 6736, and adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 5917 - GARFIELD DEV CO - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works
of Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Materials Bond and
Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 5917 - Garfield Development Company.
On motion by Green, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 072424, Improve-
ment Bond No. 072423 and Labor and Materials Bond No. 072423 - Argonaut
Insurance Company; approved the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 5917,
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on
behalf of the City. Motion carried.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT — TRACT 5562 - K & C DEV CO - 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. 5562 - K & C Development Company.
On motion by Green, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 662-877, Improve-
ment Bond No. 622-876 - General Insurance Company of America; approved
the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 5562, and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion
carried.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 5518 - WM LYON DEV 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. 5518 - Wm. Lyon Development, Inc.
On motion by Green, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 15-4-0494,
Improvement Bond No. 15-4-0493 and Labor and Materials Bond No. 15-4-0493
American Casualty Company; approved the Subdivision Agreement for
Tract No. 5518, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
document on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
CC-089f- NOTICE OF COMPLETION - HEALY TIBBITTS - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
stating that the work on the Hamilton Pump Station had been satis-
factorily completed, and recommending Council accept the work on
Project CC-089.
On motion by Green, Council accepted the work on Project CC-089 -
Hamilton Pump Station, completed by Healy Tibbits Construction Company,
and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the
Orange County Recorder. Motion carried.
CC-085 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - SMITH ELECTRIC - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
stating that the work on the signalization contract had been satis-
factorily completed, and recommending Council accept the work on
Project CC-085.
On motion by Green, Council accepted the work on Project CC-085 -
signalization contract completed by Smith Electric, and directed the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County
Recorder. Motion carried.
REQUESTING INCLUSION IN ARTERIAL HWY FINANCING PROGRAM
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Resolutions Nos. 2879, 2880, 2881, 2882, 2883 and 2884 requesting the
County of Orange to include development of various streets in the
County Arterial Highway Financing Program, recommending approval thereof.
The Department of Public Works requested that Resolution No. 2884 be
deleted for fiscal reasons.
RESOLUTION NO 2879 - AHFP —MAGNOLIA STREET - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2879 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE
DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNOLIA STREET."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2879, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call votes
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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RESOLUTION NO 2880 - AHFP - INDIANAPOLIS AVENUE - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2880 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE
DEVELOPMENT OF INDIANAPOLIS AVENUE."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2880, 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 2881 - AHFP - ADAMS AVENUE - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2881 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY
OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE
DEVELOPMENT OF ADAMS AVENUE."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No, 2881, 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 2882 - AHFP - YORKTOWN AVENUE - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2882 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE
DEVELOPMENT OF YORKTOWN AVENUE."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2882, 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 2$$3 - AHFP - WARNER AVENUE - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2883 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE
DEVELOPMENT OF WARNER AVENUE."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2883, 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 OF INTENTION - VACATION - LOT E, TRACT 4880 - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2885 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO
VACATE LOT E IN TRACT NO. 4880 IN SAID CITY AND GIVING NOTICE OF HEAR-
ING ON SAID VACATION," in the matter of proposed vacation of Lot E of
Tract No. 4880, located north of Warner Avenue and west of Algonquin
Street.
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2885, 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
RESOLeHON OF INTENTION - VACATION - CIRCLE DRIVE - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2886 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO VACATE
A PORTION OF CIRCLE DRIVE IN SAID CITY AND GIVING NOTICE OF HEARING
OF SAID VACATION," in the matter of proposed vacation of a portion of
Circle Drive, lying east of Goldenwest Street and south of Clay Street
near Reservoir Hill.
On motion by Bartlett, Council, waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2886, 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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WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - RESERVOIR HILL - CC-108
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of
plans, specifications, and resolution adopting wage scale for the con-
struction of water system improvements at Reservoir Hill.
On motion by Green, Council approved the plans and specifications and
directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids when notified by the
Director of Public Works. Motion carried.
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RES NO 2887 - ADOPTS SCALE OF PREVAILING WAGE RATES - ADOPTED
.The Clerk read Resolution No. 2850 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE GENERAL
PREVAILING RATE OF HOURLY WAGES FOR EACH CRAFT OR TYPE OF WORKMAN OR
MECHANIC NEEDED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ENGINE, PUMP, PIPING AND
APPURTENANCES AT THE RESERVOIR HILL WATER SUPPLY PUMPING PLANT, IN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2887, 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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SPEER AVE E SEWER PUMP STATION - CC-105 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department
of plans, specifications and resolution adopting wage scale for the
construction of a sewer pumping station on Speer Avenue at Crabb Lane.
On motion by Green, Council approved the plans and specifications and
directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids when notified by the
Department of Public Works. Motion carried.
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RES NO 28$8 - ADOPTS SCALE OF PREVAILING WAGE RATES - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2888 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE GENERAL
PREVAILING RATE OF HOURLY WAGES FOR EACH CRAFT OR TYPE OF WORKMAN OR
MECHANIC NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER PUMPING STATION ON
SPEER AVENUE AT CRABB LANE, IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
Councilman McCracken requested and was granted permission to abstain
from consideration of the matter.
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2888, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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SEWER REIMBURSEMENT - J B KING - RESOLUTION NO 2877 - ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of
Resolution No. 2877 authorizing reimbursement of $1,962.00 to J. B.
King for the construction of an off -site sewer main in Warner Avenue,
west of Beach Boulevard.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2877 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY
FROM THE SEWER FUND."
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
2877, 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��1ouncilmen: None
WATER R1 IMBURSEMENT - J B KING - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Public
requesting reimbursement in the amount of $480.60 t
the construction of an offsite water main in Warner
Beach Boulevard.
Works Director
o J. B. King for
Avenue, west of
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On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the reimbursement of $480.60
to J. B. King for the construction of an offsite water main in Warner
Avenue west of Beach Boulevard and authorized the Finance Director
to make said refund, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
WATER REIMBURSEMENT - F B ROANE (FIREMAN'S FUND INS) APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Public Works Director
requesting reimbursement in the amount of $1,632.06 from the Water
Fund to Mr. F. B. Roane, with the check made payable to Fireman's
Fund Insurance Company, for the construction of an oversize water
main in connection with development of Tract No. 5430.
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the reimbursement of $1632..06
to Mr. F. B. Roane, through the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, for
the construction of an oversize water main in connection with develop-
ment of Tract No. 5430, and authorized the Finance Director to draw
a warrant in favor of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company in said amount.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
CLAIM NO 34-68 - ROBERT STUART LYON (ADAMS) - DENIED
The Clerk presented Claim No. 34-68 filed by Howard Brief, Attorney
At Law, on behalf of Robert Stuart Lyon (Adams) for alleged personal
damages received on or about September 8, 1968 in the vicinity of
Lifeguard -tower 1 at the beach area of the City of Huntington Beach.
On motion by Kaufman, Council denied Claim No. 34-68 and referred
same to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion
carried.
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ORDINAN,`moC� NO 1456 - ZONE CASE NO 68-38 - ADOPTED
The Clerk.gave Ordinance No. 1456 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SLATER
AVENUE BETWEEN EDWARDS AND GOLDENWEST (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-38)."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1456, 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 1457 - UNCLAIMED PROPERTY - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No, 1457 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 125
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, 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 1458 - ZONE CASE NO 68-40 - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1458 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BOLSA
CHICA STREET (ZONE CASE CHANGE NO. 68-40),"
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1458, 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 1459 - ZONE CASE NO 68-41 -ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1459 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF -TO PROVIDE
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
NEWMAN AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 164 FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF
CAMERON STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-41)0"
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1459, 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 1460 - ZONE CASE NO 68-42 - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1460 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
GOLDENWEST STREET AND WARNER AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-42)0"
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No, 1460, 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 1461 - LICENSING - VENDING MACHINES - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1461 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2111.8 (i) AND 2114 d 2 M
RELATING TO LICENSING OF VENDING MACHINES."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 14611 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE'90 1462 - SPEED LIMITS - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1462 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 6171.1,
SUBSECTION (a) THEREOF OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE IN
ORDER TO ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON WARD STREET FROM
YORKTOWN TO GARFIELD."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1462, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDIN�4�E NO 1463 - ZONE CASE NO 68-39 - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1463 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
DELAWARE STREET AND FRANKFORT AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-39)."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1463. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
ORDINAi6� NO 1464 - ZONE CASE NO 68-43 - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1464 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF NEWLAND STREET,
SOUTH OF ATLANTA AVENUE (ZONE CASE CHANGE NO. 68-43)."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1464. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO 2876 - AUTHORIZES PURCHASE OF LAND - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2876 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF LAND FOR LIBRARY SITE AND PARK SITE PURPOSES FROM THE UNION BANK
IN THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED TWENTY' -FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS."
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On motion.by Matney, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2876, 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
RES NOJ2878 - AMENDS RES NO 2781 -,PERSONNEL - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2878 by title -."A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDS 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 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No, 2878, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote-
AYES- Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT. Councilmen:
Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
None
None
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APPOMEMBERS TO FREEWAY COMMITTEE
The City Administrator informed Council that the City and the State
Highway Department will be working closely in connection with the
development of Coast Freeway and that it would be desirable for the Mayor
to appoint two Councilmen as a committee to work with the Administration
and Staff in this matter,
Mayor Coen appointed Councilmen Kaufman and McCracken a committee to
work with the Administration and Staff for the purpose of discussing
freeway interchanges and the preliminary work required prior to the
signing of a freeway agreement, The Mayor named Councilman McCracken
to serve as chairman of the Committee.
SUBSTIETUTION OF BONDS - LA CUESTA - TRACT NO 5841 - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council that recently they approved
the Subdivision Agreement and letters of credit in lieu of bonds on
Tract No. 5841. Inasmuch as the letters of credit have proven
unsatisfactory, the developer, La Cuesta, has requested permission to
substitute three performance bonds for said Tract.
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted the Monument Bond.No. 622975 and
Labor and Materials and '.Performance Bonds 622974- General. Insurance
Company of America, for Tract No. 5841 and released the letters of
credit now on file with the City Treasurer. Motion carried.
REQUEST TO APPOINT DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR - SALES AND USE TAX AUDIT
The City Administrator informed Council that they had previously
authorized Mr. Frank B. Arguello to go to Sacramento to audit the
sales and use tax records of the State Board of Equalization pertaining
to sales and use taxes collected for the City of Huntington Beach;
and requested that Council appoint Mr. Floyd Belsito, Administrative
Assistant, as Deputy Tax Collector to accompany Mr. Arguello to
Sacramento for the purpose of auditing such records.
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RESOLUTION NO 2889 - SALES AND USE TAX RECORD - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2889 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING PERMISSION
TO AUDIT SALES AND USE TAX RAX RECORDS, AND APPOINTING DEPUTY TAX
C OLLEC TORS . t r
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2889. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
METHODS OF FINANCING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The City Administrator informed Council that he had received a report
from Stone and Youngberg, Financial Consultants, regarding methods
of financing Capital Improvements and they determined that general
obligation bonds were the best and most economical method of financing
Capital Improvements.
SUNSET BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - REQUEST
The Mayor introduced a letter from the Pacific Avenue Committee of
the Sunset Beach Chamber of Commerce regarding the use of the land
vacated by the Southern Pacific Railroad, and requesting that the City
of Huntington Beach support their effort to conserve this land as a
regional public beach facility by notifying the Board of Supervisors
and various County agencies of the City's stand in this matter.
A motion was made by Shipley requesting the City Staff to document
their position for transmittal to the Board of Supervisors and various
County agencies involved.
On motion by Kaufman, Council amended the motion to include within the
staff document, the following wording, "strip of land be reserved for
public use." Motion carried.
A vote was taken on the original motion, including the amendment, and
was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen.: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PARKS BOND ELECTION
The City Administrator informed Council that during the meeting of the
Joint Central Park Committee, the questioned was raised as to whether
the Council intended that a new general obligation bond election
include a central city park or both a central city park and neighbor-
hood parks.
The Council determined that both the central city park and neighbor-
hood parks should be included in the bond election, which may be held
May 6, 1969.
The City Administrator stated that a report would be forthcoming
regarding the designing of the proposed central city park.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - RECESS
Council adjourned to an Executive Session at 5:45 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 7:33 P.M. by the Mayor.
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RESOLUTION NO 2890 - AMENDS COMPENSATION PLAN - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2890 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION
M 2781 ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN" AS IT PERTAINS TO
THE CREATION OF A POSITION TO BE DESIGNATED AS DIRECTOR OF HARBORS,
BEACHES AND DEVELOPMENT,"
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No, 28901 and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen; Shipley,
NOES: Councilmen: Bartlett,
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen
McCracken
RES No 2891 - DIRECTOR OF HARBORS-BEACHES-DEV - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2891 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPOINTING VINCENT Go
MOORHOUSE TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF HARBORS, BEACHES AND
DEVELOPMENT, "
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
Noe 2891, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call voted
AYES' Councilmen: Shipley,
NOES' Councilmen: Bartlett,
ABSENT' Councilmen: None
Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen
McCracken,
PRESENTATION - RECREATION DEPARTMENT - ALL STAR FLAG FOOTBALL TEAMS
The Mayor presented certificates
Department All Star Flag Football
Boys Flag Football Tournament.
REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
to members of the Recreation and Parks
Teams, championships in the Needles
Orangd County League of Cities Meeting
Councilman Shipley informed Council that at the meeting of the Orange
County League of Cities a report was presented regarding dissolution
of the Harbor District, and that copies of this report would be sent
to all cities in the County.
Huntington Harbour Recreation and Parks Fees Committee
Councilman McCracken reported that the committee would meet on
December 17, 1968 and that a report would be presented at the next
Council meeting.
Huntington Beach -Westminster Boundary Adjustment Committee
Councilman Green reported
meet soon and that early
changes would be made.
that the boundary adjustment committee would
next year recommendations regarding boundary
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National League of Cities 250th Annual Conference
Mayor Coen and Councilmen McCracken and Kaufman reported that at the
250th Annual National League of Cities Conference presentations were
made by Governor Rockefeller, Vice -President Elect Agnew and the
Director of the National Urban Coalition regarding the various problems
of cities and approaches to solving these problems.
Mayor Coen stated that the coalition program between youth and civic
leaders was outstanding, and requested that Council authorize him to
submit a letter to the Mayor of Fresno and the governmental agency
responsible for sponsoring this program.
Council approved the Mayor's request to submit a letter to the parties
involved in the coalition program between youth and civic leaders.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Tree Farm
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The C7 ouncil requested that the City Administrator investigate the
feasibility of establishing a tree farm on vacant city -owned property.
Housing Conditions in City
Councilman Matney requested that the City Administrator direct the
Department of Building and Safety to examine housing conditions in the
City which may not meet the housing requirements of the City Code.
CounclfY - Offer to Speak to Students
Councilman Green requested that the Administration submit a letter
under the Mayor's signature to the.local High Schools and Junior Colleges
informing them that members of the City Council would make themselves
available for the purpose of speaking to classes regarding the functions
of the municipal government.
COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
Signing of Bonds
The City Clerk informed Council that he would be going to Los Angeles
December 18th to sign the Parking Authority Bonds.
CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAY RESOLUTION - ADOPTING FREEWAY
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the California Division
of Highways of a resolution passed by the California Highway Commission
adopting and declaring a section of State Highway Route 39 altered and
changed between Route 1 Freeway and Lampson Avenue and declaring said
section to be a freeway.
The Mayor ordered the transmittal from the California Division of
Highways received and filed.
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CON�ITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 68-41 - APPEAL - APPROVED
I'he Clerk presented an appeal to the denial by the Planning Commission
of Conditional Exception No. 68-41, which had been continued from the
November 18th meeting, on property located on the southeast corner of
Fourteenth Street and Olive Avenue, The appeal was filed by William
S. Buck, Sterling Building Design.
The Director of Public Works stated that if approval is given to
Conditional Exception No. 68-41, he would recommend that the "A" con-
figuration driveway access from alley and Olive Street be used over
the other alternatives.
The Planning Director addressed Council and spoke regarding this
matter.
Mr. William S. Buck, the appellant, addressed Council and gave reasons
why he felt Conditional Exception No. 68-41 should be approved.
Council stated that a finding of hardship was proven to allow the
highest and best use of the property.
On motion by Shipley, Council overruled the decision of the Planning
Commission and approved Conditional Exception No. 68-41 stipulating
that all other conditions of the ordinance are to be met with the
exception of the A' set back and further stipulating that the "A"
configuration recommended by the Public Works Director, be used. They
further directed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution approving
Conditional Exception No. 68-41. Motion carried.
ZONE CASE NO. 68-44 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-44, on property located on the south side
of Garfield Avenue, approximately 320 feet east of Beach Boulevard,
for a change of zone from C4 Highway Commercial District to M1 Light
Industrial 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. 68-44.
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.
Mr. R. B. Burbank of the Southern California Edison Company addressed
Council and spoke in favor of Zone Case No. 68-44.
There being no one to speak further 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 sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance
effecting the change of zone. Motion carried.
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ZONECASENO 68-45 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-45, on property located at the southwest
corner of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue for a change of zone from
RA Residential Agricultural District to C4 Highway Commercial District,
with a 50 foot setback from the ultimate right-of-way line.
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. 68-45.
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 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 Shipley, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting
the change of zone. Motion carried.
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Re-evaluation of Zoning
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the Planning Commission to
conduct a re-evaluation of the present zoning on the southeast corner
of Admas Avenue and Brookhurst Street. Motion carried.
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REQUEST - PERMISSION TO LEAVE STATE - GRANTED
Councilman Shipley requested and was granted permission to be out of
the state for the remainder of the month.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 8:57 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 9:15 by the Mayor.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried.
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Paul Ce0ones
City Clerk
Paul C ones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Alvin-M. Coen
Mayor
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