HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-01-20MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington reach, California
Monday, January 20, 1969
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 Father Thomas m Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic
Church m Huntington Beach.
ROLL CALL
.Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
Councilmen Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS
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Service Pin - Fritz Wanka
Mayor Coen presented a service pin to Mr. Fritz Wanka, who retired
July 1, 1968, in commemoration of his 20 years service as an employee
of the Street Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department.
Contribution to AID
A presentation was made by Fire Chief Picard to Orange County A.I.D.-
United Givers Division, Manager Jack Collins, pledging $4432.00 to
A.I.D. for the year 1968-69, from the employees of the City of Huntington
Beach.
Commendations - Huntington Beach Police Department
Mr. Otis Rumsey of the Elks Lodge presented marksmenship awards to
Officers George Renek and Andrew Dickey. Police Chief Seltzer then
addressed Council regarding the Police Rifle Range,
MINUTES
On motion by Bartlett, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6,
1969, and the regular adjourned meeting of January 13, 1969, were
approved and adopted as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Motion
carried,
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METHOD FOR THE SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS m CIVIC CENTER - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council that a meeting had been held
with the Design Review Board regarding a method of selection of
architects for recommendation to the Council, at which time it was
determined that a comparative method for the selection of an architect.
should be followed. Mr. Miller further stated that following the
screening of a long list of applicants, a limited number of names would
be forwarded to the City Council for final interview and selection.
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The City Administrator further suggested that the selection of the
library architect be handled through a competitive process, with the
Library Board and the Design Review Board having their respective
contributions in the preliminary program.
The Council requested that the City Administrator meet with the Library
Board to determine whether they agree with the selection of the library
architect through a competitive process. The Council then deferred
action on this matter to the next regular, meeting.
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the City Administrator's
recommendations pertaining to the selection of an architect to design
the Civic Center. Motion carried,
DATA PROCESSING DEMONSTRATION
The City Administrator informed Council that Mr. Michael Bokor, a
City Plarirring Commissioner, who has a working knowledge of systems
analysis, had prepared a brief report for presentation to the Council.
Mr. Bokor addressed the Council and spoke on the use of systems analysis
in the approach to efficient applications of electronic data processing,
and explained how this could be used for the future planning of the City.
Councilman Green suggested that the Community Congress hold a seminar
on the subject of a Goals Program for the City.
HELICOPTER PROGRAM
The City Administrator informed Council that much public interest had
been demonstrated in the helicopter patrol_ program and that more then
100 suggestions for naming the helicopter had been received. The City
Administrator suggested that a committee composed of representatives
of each of the four newspapers, the Chamber of Commerce, the Junior
Chamber of Commerce and one Councilman, be established for the purpose
of reviewing the suggested names and making the selection.
The Mayor appointed Councilman Shipley to serve as a member of the
Helicopter Name Selection Committee.
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ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES CONTRACT m DEFERRED
The City Administrator informed Council that he had received a communi-
cation from Mr. Thomas J. Ashley confirming that he has made satis-
factory arrangements with the Irvine Company, his employer,
to continue a project for Economic Research Associates in a Mid -Beach
economic study in the City. The Administrator requested and was
granted a postponement of Council consideration until further study
of the situation could be made,
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION' INSURANCE
The City Administrator informed Council of his concern regarding the
increasing costs for annual premiums for Workmen's Compensation
Insurance, and requested authorization to enter into an agreement with
the firm of Ron Stever and Company for a joint study of this matter,
at an estimated cost to the City not to exceed $4850,00.
On motion by Green, Council authorized the Administrator to enter into
a joint study agreement with the firm of Ron Stever and Company for the
purpose of determining the economic feasibility of instituting a self-
insurance plan for employees,
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INFORMAL MEETING CALLED
The City Administrator suggest�d that Council set a date for an informal
meeting of the Council for the `tpurpose of discussing the possible
reorganization of the Planning Department. The City Administrator
informed Council that Mr. Alan Osbourn, Consultant would he in attendance.
The Mayor called an informal meeting of the City Council and -Planning
Commission for February 10, 1969, at 7,30 P,M, for the purpose of dis-
cussing the reorganization of the Planning Department,
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APPOINTMENT - BOARD OF APPEALS
The City Administrator informed Council that resignations had been
received from Mr. Robert Ross and Mr. Charles Bosdet, Board of Appeal
members for Building and Safety, and requested that Council approve the
appointment of Mr. La R. Peterson to fill one of these vacancies.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the appointment of Mr. L. R.
Peterson, to the Building and Safety Board of Appeals. Motion carried.
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ZONE CASE NO 67-32 m SET FOR HEARING
The Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Department trans-
mitting Zone Case No. 67-32 for change of zone from R3 Limited Multiple
Family Residence District to C% Highway Commercial District, with a 50
foot setback from the ultimate right-of-way, on property located between
"A" and "B" Streets, north of Blaylock Avenue, to approximately 660
feet north of the centerline of Warner Avenue. the Planning Commission
recommended denial,
A motion was made by Kaufman to sustain the Planning.Commission and
deny the request for change of zoning in Zone Case No. 67-32, When
put to a vote the motion failed.
On motion by Green, Council directed the Clerk to set a public hearing
on Zone Case No, 67-32. Motion carried.
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FINA I 'TRACT MAP NO 6756 m DERBY LAND COMPANY - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form of Tract Map No. 6756, a portion of Tentative Tract Map
Noa 6651 m for adoption as follows.- Developer.- Derby Land Company,
Los Angeles, California; Locations Southeast corner of Indianapolis
Avenue and Bushard Street; Acreage. 12.769; Lots, 62; 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-
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-
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1. Deposit of fees for water-, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
L Arrangements shall be made for dedication of a park site.
3, Bond for improvements.
4o Subdivision agreement.
5o Certificate of insurance,
6u Bond for monuments.
On motion by Green, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on
Final Tract Map No 6756; adopted the map subject to conditions stip-
ulated by the Planning Commission, and instructed the Clerk to affix
his signature thereto. Motion carried.
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RE 'VEST OF ORANGE COUNTY STREET _NAMING COMMITTEE
CHANGE OF NAME OF OCEAN AVENUE _
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Commission
recommending to the City Council that the City Council that the Council
approve a request from the Orange County Street Naming Committee to
rename that highway known as both Coast Highway and Ocean Avenue in the
City, to Pacific. Coast Highway.
On motion by Green, Council approved the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and directed that the Orange County Street Naming Committee
be notified of the Council's action in renaming said street as Pacific
Coast Highway, Motion carried,
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AMENDMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Commission of an
amendment to the Huntington Beach Planning Commission By -Laws, with a
request that Council approve same,
On motion by Green, Council approved the Amendment to the Huntington
Beach Planning Commission By -Laws, as submitted to the Planning Commission.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGREEMENT FOR UTILITY EASEMENT - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works
of a Consent Agreement for the .installation of underground electrical
facilities on the south side of Pacific Coast Highway, between Main
Street and Beach Boulevard, in conjunction with the construction of the
Beach Parking Lot. The Director of Public Works recommended that
Council authorize the execution of this consent agreement, as such con-
sent is required in order that the work may proceed.
On motion 'by Kaufman, Council approved the Consent Agreement for the
installation of underground electrical facilities on the south side of
Pacific Coast Highway between Main Street and Beach Boulevard, and
authorized the Mayon and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the
„City, Motion carried.
SUBDfVISION AGREEMENT ; TRACT NO 6494 - HOTEL KINGSWAY - 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. 6494 - Hotel Kingsway Operating Company,
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 176-17-05,
Improvement Bond No. 176-17-04., Labor and Materials Bond No. 176-17-50
The Continental Insurance Company; approved the Subdivision Agreement
for Tract No. 6494, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the document on behalf of the City, Motion carried.
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REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - 69-S3 - CAPISTRANO LAND CO - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Director of
Reimbursement Agreement No. 69-S3 for construction of a sewer pump
station by the Capistrano Land Company, requesting that Council
approve this agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute same.
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved Reimbursement Agreement No.
69-S3 for construction of a sewer pump station by the Capistrano Land
Company, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agree-
ment on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
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DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS — TRACT NO 6073 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements in Tract No. 6073
Stellrecht, and further recommending that the City Clerk notify the
developer of this action.
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted the improvements dedicated for
public use in Tract No. 6073 and directed the Clerk to notify the
developer of this action. Motion carried.
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DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 5017 m APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements, authorization for
release of the Monument Bond (Letter of Credit # 28,659) - Tract No.
5017 - Tustin Village, Inc.
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted improvements dedicated for public
use in Tract No. 5017, authorized the release of the Monument Bond
(Letter of Credit #28,659); and directed that the developer be notified
by the City Clerk and the bonding company be notified by the City
Treasurer of the termination of this bond. Motion carried.
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RESERVOIR HILL WATER -SUPPLY PUMPING PLANT - CC-108 m BIDS REJECTED
The Clerk read a communication from the Director of Public Works stating
that bids for the construction and installation of a new engine, pump,
piping and appurtenances at the Reservoir Hill Water Supply Pumping
Plant had been opened at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, January 20, 1969, in the
Council Chamber by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of
Public Works,.and that Pylon, Incorporated was the low bidder with a
bid in the amount of $34,446.00. However, as there was only an amount
of $25,000.00 budgeted for this project, Mr. Wheeler recommended that
Council reject all bids, permitting the Public Works Department to
study alternate solutions to the problems this project was to have
solved.
The bids submitted were as follows-
Bovee and Crail, Paramount, Calif. $43,359.00
Ecco Construction, Garden Grove, Calif. 46,550.00
Healy Tibbitts, Long Beach, Calif. 36,524.00
Pylon, Inc., Compton, Calif. 34,464.00
Fa T. Ziebarth, Torrance, Calif, 39,100000
On'motion by Green, Council rejected all bids as recommended by the
Director of Public Works and directed the City Clerk to return the bid
bonds to the bidders. Motion carried,
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GOLDENWEST WATER MAIN - CC-109 - BID AWARDED
The Clerk read a communication from the Director of Public Works stating
that bids for the cleaning and cement mortar lining of various sections
of the Goldenwest Water Main between Pacific Coast Highway and Slater
Avenue had been opened at 9.00 A.M. on Monday, January 20, 1969 in the
Council Chamber by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of
Public Works, and that Pipe Linings, Incorporated, Wilmington, Calif.,
was the low bidder with a bid in the amount of $43,227.40. Mr. Wheeler
recommended that the Council award the bid to Pipe Lining Incorporated,
and reject all other bids. The bids submitted were as follows;
Pipe Linings, Incorporated, Wilmington, Calif, $43.227.40
Centerline Division of Raymond In t 1, Inc. 83,766.00
On motion by Bartlett, Council awarded the contract for Project CC-109
to Pipe Linings, Incorporated, Wilmington, the lowest responsible
bidder, for the bid amount of $43,227.40; rejected all other bids and
directed the Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried,
REIMBURSEMENT - HENRY H BRUDERLIN _ RESOLUTION NO 2904 m ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of
Resolution No. 2904 for the reimbursement of $4626022 to Mr, Henry Ha
Bruderlin for the construction of an offsite sewer in Heil Avenue and
Algonquin Street and a sewer pump station as per Reimbursement Agreement
No. 102.
The Clerk read Resolution No, 2904 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND,"
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2904, 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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REIMBURSEMENT - TO WATER FUND - HH BRUDERLIN - RES NO 2905 - ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of
Resolution No. 2905 requesting the reimbursement of $626.78 to the
Water Fund for payment of a water bill, as per Agreement of Assignment
of a portion of Reimbursement Agreement No, +$2`O'5 The Director of Public
Works recommended that the reimbursement amount be transferred from the
sewer fund to the water fund to satisfy conditions set forth in the
assignment portion of Reimbursement Agreement No, 162o
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The Clerk read Resolution No. 2905 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE
OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND,"
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2905, 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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ASSESSMENT DISTRICT:NO 6601 - HARPER ESTATES - SEWER
The Clerk presented for Council's consideration the Assessment District
Map for Assessment District 6601 — Harper Estates Improvement District
for the installation of a sewer system in Tract No. 3534, located north
of Garfield, east and west of Gregory Lane; also Resolutions Nos. 2899,
2900, 2901 and 2902 in connection with said Assessment District.
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RESOLUTION NO 2899 - DESIGNATES NEWSPAPER - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2899 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING NEWSPAPER,
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6601."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2899 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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RECEIVE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT MAP
The Mayor ordered the Assessment District Map for Assessment District
No. 6601 received and filed.
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RESOLUTION NO 2900 — APPROVING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT MAP - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2901 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT MAP, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6601."
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2900, 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 2901 - PROVIDES FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES — ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2901 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6601."
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2901, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: sr : J: C -lip t�t
Green,. Cgeq:.
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:.; o :Cpunc�:.jm _ .
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RESOLUTION NO 2902 m PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2902 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA ORDERING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COSTS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
N0, 6601,"
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2902, 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 1465 ZONE CASE `NO 68-44 m ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1465 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 SOUTH SIDE OF GARFIELD AVENUE,
EAST OF BEACH BOULEVARD (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-44)."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1465, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman., Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:
E Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO 1466 - ZONE CASE N0 68-45 m ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1466 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 BROOKHURST
STREET'AND ADAMS AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-45)."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading'of Ordinance
No, 1466, 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 1469 - AMENDS DIVISION 9 - FIRST READING DEFERRED
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1469 for a first reading. Councilman
McCracken requested that Ordinance No. 1469 be deferred to the next
meeting.so that this matter may be reviewed.
Mayor Coen directed that the first reading of Ordinance No. 1469 be
deferred to the meeting of February 3, 1969.
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ORDINANCE NO 14.67 - ZONE CASE NO 68-46 - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1467 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 TALBERT
AVENUE AND EDWARDS STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 68-46)0"
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1467. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO 1468 - ZONE CASE NO 68-47 — FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1468 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 EAST SIDE OF EDWARDS STREET,
BETWEEN WARNER AND SLATER AVENUES (ZONE CHANGE CASE NOe 68-47)a"
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1468. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO 290.3 — DISSOLUTION OF OC HARBOR DISTRICT - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2903 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
HARBOR DISTRICT IN.ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 56195 OF
THE GOVERNMENT CODE."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
Nov 2903, 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
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 6:15 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 7:40 P.M. by the Mayor.
REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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Central Park Committee
Councilman Shipley reported that a meeting had been held by the Central
Park Committee with the Recreation and Parks Commission and.the Planning
Commission regarding the proposed bond election.
Project "D" Sub -Committee of the Mid -Beach Development Committee
Councilman Kaufman informed the Council that a meeting of the ULI
Mid -Beach Development Committee would be held January 22, 1969, and
requested that all Councilmen attend as a report pertaining to the
expansion of the Parking Authority would be presented by Mr. Ted Adsito
Councilman Kaufman further stated that he would make a presentation
regarding a new Civic Center Site.
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RESIGNATION OF RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONER
On motion by Green, Council accepted the resignation of Mrs, Lorraine
Faber, effective January 31, 1969, with regrets, and directed that a
Certificate of Appreciation be prepared for presentation to Mrs. Faber
in appreciation of her services to the City. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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Request - Preparation of Resolution ® Civic Center Site
Councilman Kaufman requested that the City Clerk have prepared for the
February 3, 1969 meeting agenda, a Resolution which would repeal
Resolutions Nos. 2790, 2840 and 2841 pertaining to the new Civic Centeno
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Commendation to Police Department
Councilman Bartlett informed Council that inasmuch as the Huntington
Beach Police Department had received three out of six awards presented
by District 29 of the American Legion, he felt that it was in order for
Council to recognize their achievements by letter of Commendation.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the staff to prepare a letter
of Commendation for presentation to Detective Edward Pratt and Officer'
Gilbert Veine for earning the Medal of Valor Awards and to Officer
,Tack Walsh for earning the Award for Courage, given by District 29 of
the American Legion. Motion carried.
Civic Center Committee
Councilman Matney reported that the Civic Center Committee had met
regarding the problems encountered in the processing of condemnation
proceedings on the new Civic Center Site.
APPOINTMENT TO RECREATION COMMISSION
Council directed that the staff advertise for a Recreation and Parks
Commissioner to fill the vacancy created by Mrs. Lorraine Faber's
resignation, to present to the Council at the meeting of February 3, 19690
COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
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Chief Seltzer Expresses Appreciation
Police Chief Seltzer expressed his appreciation to the Council for
alloting time for the presentation of the pistol shooting awards and
also thanked Councilman Bartlett for his comments regarding the Police
Department.
Request�� Permission to Visit Libraries - Approved
Mr. WalterJohnson, City Librarianf, addressed Council and requested
permission for himself and three library commissioners to visit certain
libraries in the San Francisco, California, and Reno, Nevada areas, to
make a study of other libraries' architectural features in preparation
for future library construction in the City. Mr. Johnson further
requested that a sign announcing the new library be erected on the
library site.
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On motion by Shipley, Council granted permission for the librarian and
three library commissioners to visit libraries in said cities, for the
purpose of studying their architectural features in preparation for
future library construction in the City, with reasonable expenses allowed.
Motion carried.
Mayor Coen directed the Administration to proceed with the installation
of a sign announcing the new library on the new library site,
The City Librarian then requested permission to investigate the matter
of hiring a library consultant,
The Council requested that the Administration make a recommendation to
Council on this matter within the next thirty days,
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REPORT - DIEHL, EVANS AND COMPANY
The Clerk presented a communication from Diehl, Evans and Company,
Certified Public Accountants, Santa Ana, California, regarding the
quarterly audit made for the period ending September 30, 1968, covering
cash receipts, expenditure controls and certain other items of a financial
nature,
Mayor Coen ordered that the report from Diehl, Evans and Company cover-
ing the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 1968, be received and filed.
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REP SENTATIVE TO THE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Executive Board of
the Orange County Community Action Council for the Office of Economic
Opportunity, extending an invitation to the Huntington Beach City
Council to name a member as a representative on the governing board of
said Community Action Council.
Mayor Coen appointed Councilman Green to represent the Huntington Beach
City Council on the governing board of the Community Action Council.
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 68-46 m APPEAL — DEFERRED
The Clerk presented an appeal to the denial by the Planning Commission
of Conditional Exception No. 68-46, which had been continued from the
October 21, 1968 meeting, on property located north of Hamilton Avenue,
approximately 480 feet west of Brookhurst Street o The appeal was filed
by Jennings, Halderman and Hood, registered Civil Engineers, on behalf
of the owners and developers of Tract Nos. 5559 and 5561.
Mr. Robert Ea Brach, 9802 Villa Pacific Drive, City, representing the
Board of Directors of Villa Pacific Corporation, addressed Council
regarding the development of discussions between the Property Owners
League and the Colwell Company, representing the developers, and requested
that Council grant an extension of 60 to 90 days, in order that an
agreement might be reached.
On motion by Green, Council deferred this matter to the meeting of
April 21, 1969, Motion carried.
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REPORT m TRAFFIC ENGINEER
`The Clerk presented a communication from the Traffic Engineer setting
forth a Traffic Engineering Study and containing recommendations pertain-
ing to the Huntington Harbour area, with regards to establishing addi-
tional traffic regulations for the improvement of vehicular and
pedestrian safety, as was requested at the meeting of January 6, 1969,
The Traffic Engineer presented a video-tape film of the area.
Mr. David G. Sirl, 4212 Windsor Drive, City, addressed Council and
requested that crossing guards be used at all intersections in the
area.
Mr, Paul Cook, City Traffic Engineer, then read his Traffic Engineering
Study report in full.
Mr. Ron Montgomery of the Huntington Harbor Corporation addressed
Council and stated that sidewalks will be installed throughout the area
under consideration in the near future.
Mrs. Charlene Bauer, 16911 Beford Lane, City, representing the Parent-
Teacher Organization of the Harbour.View School, addressed Council and
stated that she felt the most important changes to be made would be the
reduction of speed limit on Davenport Drive, and the installation of
a four-way stop sign on Edgewater Lane and Davenport Drive.
Mr. Gordon Hatch, Board of Directors member of the Huntington Harbour
Property Owners Association, addressed Council and stated he also
favored a reduction of the speed limit and installation of a four-
way stop sign.
Dr, Ronald Tepper, 17107 Roundhill Drive, City, addressed Council and
stated he felt the installation of crossing guards should be considered,
On motion by Matney, Council directed the Department of Public Works to
prepare a cost report for the placement of crossing guards at every
necessary intersection in the City. Motion carried.
On motion by Green, Council directed the Attorney to prepare an
Ordinance lowering the speed limit on Saybrook Lane to 25 map.h. as
recommended by the Traffic Engineer. Motion carried.
A motion was made. by Councilman McCracken to install a four-way stop
sign at Davenport Drive and Edgewater Lane, but was later withdrawn,
on condition that the 'Traffic Engineer present a report on this matter
at the meeting of February 3, 1969�
Mr, Tack Winfrey, 17092 Westport Drive, City, addressed Council and
stated he appreciated the efforts of the Police Department in the con-
trol of the area and suggested that consideration should be given to
the use of students to serve as patrol boys in the area as is done in
various other southland cities.
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ZONE CASE NO 68-18 m PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
The Clerk presented an appeal to the denial by the Planning Commission
of Zone Case No. 68-18, on which a public hearing was held on July 15,
1968o At that time, with the approval of the applicant, this matter
was referred back to the Planning Commission for review. The Planning
Commission on November 26, 1968, studied this matter and again recommend-
ed denial. Council, on January 6, 1969, directed that Zone Case No.
68-18 be set for public hearing at the meeting of January 20, 1969.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication
and posting on said public hearing had been met and that he had received
no communications or written protests to Zone Case No, 68-18, other than
the original letter of appeal from Mr, Jack Bennett.
At this time staff reports and the Planning Director's videotape review
of the property were presented for Councils information.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. George Wiseman, architect, 833 Dover Drive, Newport Beach, addressed
Council and stated he felt Zone Case No. 68-18 should be approved.
Mayor Coen then ruled that plot plans could not be entered for considera-
tion by the Council at this time.
Mr. Jack Bennett, applicant, 2101 Aralia Street, Newport Beach, addressed
Council and gave reasons why he felt Zone Case No. 68-18 should be
approved.
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 overruled the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting
the change of zone in Zone Case No. 68-18. Motion carried.
ZONErCASE NO 68-25 - PUBLIC HEARING m APPEAL - CONTINUED
The Clerk presented an appeal to the denial by the Planning Commission
of Zone Case No. 68-25, on property located at the southwest corner of
Humbolt Drive and Saybrook Lane for a change of zone from R1 Single
Family Residence District, to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence
District. The Public Hearing was opened at the meeting of January 6,
1969 and continued at the request of the Huntington Harbour Corporation
to this date.
The Clerk informed Council that a letter was received January 16, 1969
from the Huntington Harbour Corporation requesting that the public hear-
ing be again continued. The Huntington Harbour Corporation further
requested that a joint study session composed of the City Council,
Planning Commission, and Staff be held prior to the public hearing in
order to present statistical and historical data of interest to the
various decision -making bodies.
On motion by Matney, Council continued the public hearing on Zone Case
No. 68-25 to the regular adjourned meeting of January 29, 1969. Motion
carried.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:55 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 10:10 PaMo
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ZONE CASE NO 68-28 - PUBLIC HEARING m APPROVED
The Clerk presented 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. On October 7, 1968, a
public hearing was held and Council granted the requested change of
zone for R2 and denied the Coo On November 4, 1968 the Council directed
that Zone Case No. 68-28 be reset for public hearing at which time, a
letter from Mr. Rodger Howell was received requesting that the hearing
be continued to this date.
Mr. Rodger Howell, Attorney for the applicant, addressed Council and
summarized from a report prepared by Real Estate Research Corporation.
He then exhibited an aerial.photograph of the property, for Council's
information.
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,
The Planning Director addressed Council regarding this matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Kaufman to overrule the Planning
Commission and deny Zone Case No. 68-28, but when put to a vote, the
motion failed.
On motion by Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting
the change of zone in Zone Case No. 68-28. Motion carried.
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ZONE CASE N0 68-31 - PLANNING COMMISSION RES OF INTENT - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No, 68-31, on property bounded by Palm Avenue
on the northeast, Seventeenth Street on the southeast, Ocean Avenue
on the southwest and Goldenwest Street on the northwest, for a change
of zone from (1) R2m0 Two Family Residence District, combined with
oil production, to R2 Two Family Residence District; (2) R3-0 Limited
Multiple Family Residence District, combined with oil production, to
R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District; (3) R4-0 Multiple
Family Residence District, combined with oil production to R4 Multiple
Family Residence District (4) C3-0 General Business District, combined
with oil production to C3 General Business District; (5) M2m0 industrial
District, combined with oil production, to M2 Industrial District,
excepting those parcels containing actively producing wells.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for publi-
cation and posting on said public hearing had 'been met and that he
had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 68-31.
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 Matney, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting
the change of zone in Zone Case No. 68-31. Motion carried.
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ZONE CASE NO 68-49 - PUBLIC HEARING m APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-49, on property located at the northeast
corner of Yorktown Avenue and Ward Street for a change of zone from
R1 Single Family Residence District to R5 Office -Professional District.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for publi-
cation and posting on said public hearing had been met and that he had
received no communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 68m490
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. Roy Ca Brooks, 19502 Aragon Circle, City, addressed Council and
stated he was opposed to Zone Case No. 68-49 and presented a petition
listing approximately 100 property owners who oppose Zone Case No. 68-49.
Mr. John Griffith, 10431 Cook Circle, City, addressed Council and stated
his opposition to Zone Case No. 68-49.
Mr. Bob Faber, 10391 Kamuela, City, addressed Council and gave reasons
why he felt Zone Case No. 68-49 should not be approved.
Mr. Mark Porter, 19842 Providence Lane, City, addressed Council and
stated his opposition to Zone Case No. 68m490
Mr. Joe Ferm, 13581 Gothard Street, City, addressed Council and urged
that the present ordinance governing mobile homes be reviewed for
possible updating,
Mr. K. Dale Bush, attorney representing the applicant, 7812 Edinger
Avenue, City, addressed Council and gave reasons why he felt approval
should be given to his client's request for a change of zone.
There being no one further present 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 was made by Councilman Green to overrule the decision of the
Planning Commission and deny Zone Case No. 68-49, but when put- to a vote
the motion failed.
On motion by Kaufman, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effect-
ing the change of zone in Zone Case No. 68-49. The motion passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES- Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Coen
NOES; Councilmen: Shipley, Matney, Green
ABSENT- Councilmen` None
On motion by Coen, Council directed the Planning Commission to review
the City ordinance which pertains to mobile homes, by the following
roll call vote;
AYES- Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen; None
ABSENTS Councilmen- None
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ZONW CASE NO 68-52 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No, 68-52, on property located at the northeast
corner of Clay Avenue and Florida Street, for a change of zone from
R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District, to R5 Office -Professional
District,
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifica-
tion, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met and
that he had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case
No. 68-52a i
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.
Councilman McCracken requested and was granted permission to abstain
from consideration of the matter, due to a conflict of interest.
On motion by Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting
the change of zone in Zone Case No. 68-52. Motion carried.
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ZONE CASE NO 68-54 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-54, on property located north of Ellis
Avenue, approximately 600 feet west of Beach "Boulevard, for a change
of zone from R1 Single Family Residence District, to R2 Two 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
Cast No. 68-54.
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. Don Tones, applicant, 17931 Beach Boulevard, City, addressed Council
and gave reasons why he felt his request for a change of zone should be
granted.
There being no one further to speak on the matter, and there 'being no
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by.the
Mayor
On motion by Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance
effecting the change of zone in Zone Case Noo 68-54. Motion carried.
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MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO 68-4 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was•the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an amendment to the Master Plan of Arterial Streets and
Highways for the purpose of: (1).Eliminating Saybrook Lane between
Heil and Edinger Avenues as a secondary highway;.(2) Eliminating Heil
Avenue between Algonquin Street anJ Saybrook Lane as -a secondary high-
way; (3) Adding Algonquin Street between Heil and Edinger Avenues as a
.secondary highway; and (4) More accurately depict the Route 1 and
Route 39 Freeway locations.
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 Master
Plan Amendment No. 68-4.
At this time staff reports were presented for Council's eonsicleration.
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 approved Master Plan Amendment No. 68-4,
and directed the Attorney to;prepare a Resolution effecting Master Plan
Amendment No. 68-4. Motion carried.
CODE AMENDMENT NO 68-11 ® PUBLIC HEARING m CONTINUED
Mayor.Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Code Amendment No. 68-11, proposing to amend Section 9410
(Intent and Purpose) by rewording and reducing the area of such develop-
ments in Cl Neighborhood Commercial 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 Code
Amendment No. 68-110
At this time staff reports were presented for Council's information.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Councilman McCracken requested more time to study the matter and
further requested that the hearing be continued to February 3, 1969.
Mayor Coen ordered that Code Amendment No. 68-11 be continued to the
regular meeting of February 3,. 1969. Motion carried.
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CODE AMENDMENT NO 68-12 --PUBLIC HEARING APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Code Amendment No. 68m12.o
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on Code Amendment No. 68-12 had been
meta
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 No, 68-12, or
to the recommendation for approval of the Planning Commission,
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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 approved Code Amendment No, 68-12, and
directed the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance amending the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO 2885 - 'PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 2885 of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach covering vacation of Lot E of Tract No. 4880,
located north of Warner Avenue and west of Algonquin Street, reserving
public utility and franchise rights.
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
Resolution of Intention No, 2885 of this vacation.
At this time staff reports were presented for Council's information°
The Director of Public Works addressed Council and discussed this matter.
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 Attorney to prepare a Resolution
ordering the vacation of Lot E of Tract No. 4880. Motion carried.
REeOLUTION OF INTENTION NO 2886 - PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Resolution of Intention No, 2886 of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach covering the vacation of a portion of Circle
Drive lying east of Goldenwest Street and south of Clay Street near,
Reservoir Hill, reserving public utilities and franchise rights,
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifies,
cation, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met,
and that he had received no communications or written protests to
Resolution of Intention No. 2886 of this vacation.
At this time staff reports were presented for Coun.cil's information.
The Director of Public Works addressed Council and discussed this
matter,
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 Attorney to prepare a
Resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of Circle Drive. Motion
carried,
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APPEAL - WILDER - CE FOR GIANT SLIDE
Mr., Thomas O'Keefe, Attorney, Santa Ana, representing Mr. Robert Wilder,
addressed Council regarding the refusal of the City Clerk to accept
an appeal filed by Mr. Wilder to the denial by the Planning Commission
of Conditional Exception No, 68-53 to permit installation of a slide
on Pacific Coast Highway in the neighborhood of Second Street. Acceptance
of the appeal had been denied by the City Clerk because appellant
failed to file same with the City Clerk within the ten days permitted
by law.
The City Attorney had presented members of the Council with a written
opinion upholding the decision of the City Clerk.
The Council advised Mr. O'Keefe that they would not hear the appeal.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Green,
of Huntington Beach
Motion carried,
ATTEST:
the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
adjourned to 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, January 29, 1969.
Paul o ,Tones
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