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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-04-07MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 7, 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 Richard Le Gros, 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 March 17, 1969, were approved and adopted as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Motion carried. q3 - sy AUTHORIZATION TO INVEST IDLE .FUNDS - APPROVED The City Administrator addressed Council and recommended that Council authorize the Finance Director, with the consent of the City Adminis- trator, to invest all balances in the general fund over weekends, holidays and periods between warrant preparation. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the recommendation of the City Administrator, and authorized the Finance Director, on approval of the Administrator, to invest general fund balances over weekends, holidays and periods between warrant preparation, subject to the approval of the City Treasurer. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS - BOARD OF APPEALS The City Administrator presented a transmittal from the Director of Building and Safety submitting the names of Mr. Charles Geers, Geers' Plumbing, and Mr. Ken Brocon of McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Corp. for Council's consideration to fill the vacancies on the Board of Appeals left by the resignation of Mr. Robert Ross and Mr. Charles Bos de t , On motion by Kaufman, Council appointed Mr. Charles Geers,of Geers' Plumbing, and Mr. Ken Broncon of McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Corp. to the Board of Appeals. Motion carried. 7801 Page # 2 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 AGREEMENT - C LINTY OF ORANGE - BEACH EROSION - APPROVED The City Administrator presented an agreement for sharing of cost between the City and the County of Orange for Stage 3 of the Federal Beach Erosion Control Project. He further stated that the cost to the City, as a local shoreline owner, would be $5376. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the agreement for sharing of cost between the City and the County of Orange for Stage 3 of the Federal Beach Erosion Control Porject, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO 2964 - SUPPORTS ASSEMBLY BILL NO 236 - ADOPTED The City Administrator presented a letter transmitting a City of Costa Mesa resolution supporting Assembly Bill No. 236, which proposes to enlarge the capacity and power of the city library districts and school districts to create interchangeable use of structures among themselves. The City Administrator stated that Mr. Walter Johnson, City Librarian, had reviewed Assembly Bill No. 236 and that he recom- mended that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting said bill. The Clerk read Resolution No. 2964 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ENDORSING ASSEMBLY BILL NOo 236," On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2964, 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 SUNSETIEACH ANNEXATION The City Administrator presented a transmittal from the Sunset Beach Community Council of a letter setting forth Master Plan Objectives and Requirements with Regard to Annexation of Sunset Beach by the City of Huntington Beach." On motion by Bartlett, Council referred this matter to the Administra- tion and staff for recommendation and report. Motion carried. Council authorized the Clerk to contact the proponents regarding the publishing of "Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition for the Annexation of Sunset Beach by the City of Huntington Beach." CENTRAL 6 TY AkK SITE - EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS AUTHORIZED The City Administrator addressed Council and requested authorization to file eminent domain proceedings and to proceed with acquisition of 9.67 acres of land which lies adjacent to the east boundary of the new library site at the corner of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, as this acreage is a portion of the Central City Park Master Plan. On motion by Matney, Council authorized the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings and to proceed with the acquisition of the 9.67 acres of land adjacent to the east boundary of the new library site at the corner of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue. Motion carried. Page #3 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 RESOLUTION NO 2961 AUTHORIZES EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS - ADOPTED The Clerk read Resolution No. 2961 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARY AND PUBLIC PARK FACILITIES AND USES INCIDENTAL THERETO, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF SAID PROPERTY OR NEGOTIATION FOR ACQUISITION, AND DIRECTING ITS ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION.' On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of'Resolution No. 2961, and passed and adopted same, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENTS Councilmen: None NATIONAL RIVERS & HARBORS CONGRESS The City Administrator informed Council that the 56th National Rivers and Harbors Congress will be held in Washington, D. C., on May 13 through 16, 1969, and that the City has maintained membership in this organization for many years. He further stated that inasmuch as an important study covering coastal development in our area is in pro- gress, he recommended that the Public Works Director, the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development and any Councilman who could attend, be authorized to do so with reimbursement for reasonable expenses, On motion by Matney,,,Council authorized the Director of Public Works, the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development, and any Councilman who desired to do so, to attend the 56th National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington, D. C. on May 13 through 16, 1969, with reason- able expenses allowed. Motion carried, HUD APPLICATION - CENTRAL CITY PARK The City Administrator informed Council that the application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Federal assistance in the acquisition of open space land for the. Central City Park is under review, and that the City will be Yinformed of their decision in the near future. �6 DEVELOPMENT OF MASTER PLAN FOR PARKS The City Administrator informed Council that, as the City proceeds with the development of recreational facilities and parks, it will be necessary to establish and adhere to a definite policy plan to insure that special interests will not be served in the locating of neighbor- hood parks. �E -a PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING The City Administrator informed Council of a communication from the Chairman of the Personnel Board stating that the Board will meet Wednesday, April 9, 1969, for the purpose of considering methods by which a new Chief of Police might be selected. The City Administrator further stated that the Job Classification Study Group will meet with the City Personnel Board to present their study results on Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 P.M., in the Administrative Annek, and that all department heads who wish to attend are invited to do so. 7821 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 PROPOSED CITY YARD SITE SPACE NEEDS The City Administrator addressed Council and requested that a study of space needs for the proposed City Yard be included along with the new Civic Center study now being conducted by Space Utilization Analysis Inc., at a cost of $3500. On motion by Kaufman, Council authorized the Administrator to prepare a revised agreement to include the evaluation of the space needs for the proposed City Yard by the firm of Space Utilization Analysis Inc., at an additional cost of $3500.00. Motion carried. -3r COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL FILM SCHEDULED The City Administrator informed Council that the Community Action Council of the Office of Economic Opportunity - Orange County Welfare Department, will meet with the staff in the Administrative Annex on April 16, 1969, at 2m30 P.M., for the purpose of presenting a color film on their interpretations of depressed areas of the City. The City Administrator further stated that any members of the Council wishing to attend this film showing are invited to do so. PROPOSED FREEWAY ROUTE The City Administrator informed Council of a communication which had been received from the State, Department of Highways - Division #7, informing the City that the Highway Department plans to work with the City staff in the near future regarding an eventual route location of a proposed freeway from the Garden Grove freeway to Pacific Coast freeway, paralleling the Santa Ana River. Mr. Miller stated that the Director of Public Works would report on this matter later in the meeting. 12-si RESIGNATION OF JOHN COSTELLO - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The City Administrator informed Council of a letter of resignation received from John Costello, Administrative Assistant, to be effective April 19, 1969. The Council accepted the resignation of Mr. John Costello, effective April 19, 1969, with regrets, and directed that a Certificate of Appreciation be prepared for presentation to Mr. Costello in apprecia- tion for his services to the City. `7 s '7 3 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION HEARING - DISSOLUTION OF HARBOR DIST The City Administrator informed Council of a hearing to be held by the Local Agency Formation Commission on April 23, 1969, regarding the dissolution of the Orange County Harbor District, and requested that Council approve by minute action the attendance of the City Administrator, Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development and the City Attorney at this hearing. On motion by Green, Council authorized the City Administrator, Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development and the City Attorney to attend the Local Agency Formation Commission hearing regarding the dissolu- tion of the Orange County Harbor District on April 23, 1969. Motion carried, KI Page #5 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 Y-, ORANGE COUNTY FIREMANS' ASSOCIATION TO HOLD FIRE SHOW The City Administrator informed Council that the Orange County Firemans' Association will hold a Fire Show on the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds on June 14, 1969, and that all city people are invited to attend. The Administrator further informed Council that the Orange County Firemans" Association has requested that .the Mayor proclaim the week of .tune 14th as "Orange County Fire Protection Week". -- q � POLICE CAPTAIN EARLE ROBITAILLE COMMENDED The City Administrator informed Council that the City of Miami, Florida, .recently conducted an examination opern.to applicants throughout the country, for the position of Police Chief, and that Captain Robitaille of our Police Department attained second place in the testing. POLICE HELICOPTER ACTIVITIES The City Administrator informed Council that the Police Helicopter is proving to be a deterrent to crime in the short time it has-been in service. He stated that on Sunday, March 30, 1969,.six burglaries and 16 stolen automobiles were reported in the beach -area, however, no burglaries or stolen automobiles were reported on the following Sunday when the Police Chief assigned the Police helicopter to patrol the beach parking area. ia3 PROPOSED MERGER OF AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION & AIRPORT COMMISSION The City Administrator informed Council that, at the recent meeting of the Orange County.League of Cities, it was suggested that all cities be present to register their feelings regarding the proposed resolution of the Orange County League of Cities recommending that the Airport Land Use Commission and the Airport Commission be merged into one body. A motion was made by Matney, putting Council on record as supporting the proposed resolution of the Orange County -League of Cities calling for a merger of the Airport,Commission and the Airport Land Use Commis- sion. Motion carried. Mayor Coen appointed Councilman McCracken and Councilman Kaufman as this City`s candidates for appointment to the combined commission. 411, b ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - TAX INCREASE The City Administrator informed'Council of a resolution adopted by the Orange County League of Cities supporting the Orange County Board of Supervisors proposal that the tax rate of the Orange County Flood Control District be increased ten cents for a period of one year. On motion -by Matney, Council approved the support of an increase in the Orange County Flood Control tax rate to whatever amount is necessary, but not to exceed ten cents, to insure the proper improvements and maintenance of the districts. Motion carried. ANNEXATION OF COUNTY ISLANDS The City Administrator informed Council of a proposed resolution of the Orange County League of Cities urging legislation to permit the Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate unincorporated island annexations. 78 Page #6 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 Following discussion by Council, a motion was made by Councilman Kaufman that the Orange County League of Cities be requested to make further studies of the methods which might be used to accomplish the annexation of County islands. Motion carried. cs 3 CC-071 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - SULLY MILLER CONSTRUCTION CO. The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of.Public Works, stating that street improvements of Goldenwest Street, Warner Avenue, Magnolia Street and Edinger Avenue had been satisfactorily completed, and recommending that Council accept the work on Project CC-071. On motion by Green, Council accepted the work on Project CC-071 - street improvements, completed by Sully Miller Construction Company, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder. Motion carried. t o� DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 6567 - SEABURY DEV CO - APPROVED The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements, authorization for release of the Monument Bond and the Faithful Performance portion of the Improvement Bond, and termination of the Subdivision Agreement in Tract No. 6567 - Seabury Development Company. On motion by Green, Council accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 6567; authorized the release of the Monument Bond and the Faithful Performance portion of the Improvement. Bond, and termination of the Subdivision Agreement, and directed that the devel- oper be notified by the City Clerk, and the bonding company be notified by the City Treasurer of the termination of this bond. Motion carried. Ofq SPRINGDALE STREET STORM DRAIN - CC-117 - NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of plans and specifications, resolution, Notice Inviting Sealed Bids, and an agreement between the City and Westfair Shopping Center, for the construction of storm drain facilities in Springdale Street between Warner Avenue and Heil Avenue. On motion by Green, Council approved the plans and specifications for the construction of storm drain facilities in Springdale Street between Warner Avenue and Heil Avenue, directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids when directed by the Director of Public Works, and further authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Westfair Shopping Center, on behalf of the City. Motion carried. The Clerk read Resolution No. 2966 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 REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE STORM DRAIN AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES ON SPRINGDALE STREET BETWEEN WARNER AVENUE AND HEIL AVENUE, ALL IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2966, 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 Page # 7 - Codncil Minutes - 4/7/69 ��- BID AWARD - PROJECT CC-106 —BOAT LANDING RAMP - JOHN L MEEKS CONST CO The Clerk read a communication from the.Director of Public Works stating that bids for the reconstruction of the boat landing ramp at the end of the Municipal Pier bad been opened at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, April 7,- 1969, in the Administrative Conference Room by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of Public Works, and that John L. Meeks Construction Company, Wilmington, California, was the low bidder with a bid in the amount of $16,447.00. Mr. Wheeler recommended that the Council award the bid to the John.L. Meeks Construction Company, and reject all other bids. The bids submitted were as follows: John L. Meeks Construction Co. Wilmington, Calif, $ 16,447.00 Healy Tibbitts Construction Co. - Long Beach, Calif. $ 21,414.00 Trautwein Brothers. - Newport'Beach, Calif. $ 23,000.00 On motion by Kaufman,.Council awarded the contract for Project CC-106 to John L. Meeks Construction Company, Wilmington, California, the lowest responsible bidder, for the bid amount of $16,447.00; rejected all other bids and directed the Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders and return their bid bonds. Motion carried. 3111 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 6601 - RE -ADVERTISE FOR BIDS The City Clerk read a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that no bids had been submitted for'the construction of a sewer system in Gregory Lane and Laura Circle and recommending that Council authorize the project to be readver.tised by the'City Clerk at a later date, upon direction .from the Public Works Director. On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, and directed the City Clerk to readvertise for bids for the construction of a sewer system in Gregory Lane and Laura Circle - Assessment District No. 6601, when directed by the Director of Public Works. Motion carried. REIMBURSEMENT - JONES & JONES - RESOLUTION NO 22954 — ADOPTED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Dirbetor of Public Works.of Resolution No. 2954 for the'reimbu'rsement of $507.84 to Jones & Jones, Attorneys, for the construction.of an off -site sewer across Beach Boulevard. The Clerk read Resolution -No. 2954 by title,- "A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDI- TURE OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2954, and passed and adopted same by the following roil call vote. - AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:- Councilmen: None EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO 1491 - PARKING METER ZONES - ADOPTED The Clerk read Emergency Ordinance No. 1491 in full - "AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 65, ARTICLES 650, 651, 652 AND 654 RELATING TO PARKING METER ZONES AND METER ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDING CHAPTER 63, ARTICLE 633, SECTION 6332 (c) RELATING TO LOADING ZONES." Page #8 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 On motion by Bartlett, Council passed and adopted Ordinance No. 1491 by the following roll call vote: AYES. Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, • Green, Coen NOES® Councilmen: None ABSENT- Councilmen: None ORD NO 1484 - ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF USE & OCCUPANCY — ADOPTED The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1484 a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 8115 THROUGH 8115.6 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF USE AND OCCUPANCY." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1484, 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 9;, _ 5 3 ORDINANCE NO 1485 - FIRE ZONES 1 & 2 BOUNDARIES —ADOPTED The, Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1485 a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8112.1 AND 8112.2 DESIGNAT- ING THk LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES OF FIRE ZONE NO. 1 AND FIRE ZONE NO. 2.11 . On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1485, 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 ta-� ORDINANCE NO 1486 -ZONE CASE NO 67-32 - ADOPTED The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1486 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 BETWEEN "A" AND "B".STREETS AND NORTH OF BLAYLOCK AVENUE TO APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH OF WARNER AVENUE." Mayor Coen abstained from acting on Ordinance No. 1486 stat- ing that he was not present when discussion was held on this matter. On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1486, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote — AYES: Councilmen- Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Green NOES- Councilmen. Kaufman ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Coen ABSENT: Councilmen; None 17,57 Page # 9 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 qd{ pRDINANCE NO 1487 — ZONE CASE NO 69-3 - ADOPTED The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1487 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 SPRING - DALE STREET APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET SOUTH OF WARNER AVENUE." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1487, 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 NOai1488 - ZONE CASE NO 69-4 - ADOPTED The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1488 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 HEIL AVENUE, 660 FEET EAST OF ALGONQUIN STREET." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1488, 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 76- a+-a3 ORDINANCE NO 1489 - SPECIAL PARK BOND ELECTION — ADOPTED The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1489 a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON JUNE 3, 1969, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR A MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT." On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1489 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None On motion by Kaufman, Council passed and adopted Ordinance No. 1489, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 7581 Page # 10 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 7 r,n `1 ORDINANCE NO 1490 - PARKING METERS — ADOPTED The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1490 a second reading by title - ."AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 65, ARTICLES 650, 6513 652 AND 654 RELATING TO PARKING METER ZONES AND METER ENFORCE- MENT AND AMENDING CHAPTER 63, ARTICLE 633, SECTION 6332 (c) RELATING TO LOADING ZONES." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1490, 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 1492 - CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-5 - FIRST READING The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1492 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9103.3 RELATIVE TO REQUIRE- MENTS FOR REAR YARDS IN THE Rl ZONE." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1492. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCENO1493 - AMENDS ORDINANCE CODE - DEFERRED The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1493 for a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9850.1, 9851, 9852, 9852.2 AND 9853 THEREOF RELATIVE TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD." Mayor Coen directed that Ordinance No, 1493 be continued to the May 5, 1969 meeting in order that Council might have an opportunity to meet with the Design Review Board regarding this matter. 10 ORDINANCE NO 1494 - CODE AMENDMENT NO 68-10 - DEFERRED The Clerk presented Ordinance No, 1494 for a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9253,'9436, 9532.4 AND 9555 THEREOF; BY RENUMBERING SECTIONS 9435, 9514, 9515, 9516, 9517, 9518, 9533, 9533.1, 9556, 9556.1, 9556.2, 9556.2.1, 9556.2.2 AND 9556.3; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9434.1, 9434.2, 9434.3, 9473 AND 9519; AND ADDING SECTIONS 9253, 9253.1, 9253..1.1, 9253e2, 9253.2.1, 94.35, 9435.1, 9435J. 1, 9435.23, 9435.2.1, 9435.3,'9471.4.1, 9471.4.2, 9471.4.2.1, 9471a4o2a1a11 947301, 9514, 9514.1, 9514.1.1, 9514.2, 9514.3 9514.3.1, 9514.4, 9533, 9533.1, 9533.1.1, 9533.2, 9533.3, 9533.3.1, 9533.4, 9556, 9556.1, 9556 J. 1, 9556.2, 9556.3, 9556.3.1 AND 9556.4 PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE R5, C2, C4, Ml-A, M1 AND M2 DISTRICTS." At the request of Councilman McCracken, Mayor Coen directed that Ordinance No. 1494 be continued to the April 21, 1969 meeting. 7.9.44 Page #11 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 RESOLUTION NO.2953..-. AMENDS COMPENSATION PLAN - POLICE DEPT - ADOPTED The Clerk read Resolution No., 2953 by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING.RESOLUTION NO. 2781 ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN" AS IT PERTAINS TO CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2953 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 53 RESOLUTION NO 2956 - ELECTION SERVICES - ADOPTED The Clerk read Resolution No. 2-956 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE.BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PERMIT THE.COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO SAID CITY,.RELATING TO THE CON- DUCT OF A SPECIAL BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON JUNE 3,. 1969.11 On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of. Resolution No. 2956, and passed and adopted same by the following roll ca:ll.vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley,.Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None �i; -s RESOLUTION NO.2957 - ARGUMENTS FOR PARK BOND ELECTION —ADOPTED The Clerk read Resolution No. 2957 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR: THE PARK BOND PROPOSITION." On motion by Bartlett, Council directed that the Mayor be authorized to file a written°argument and that all other members of Council waive their right to file written arguments for the Park Bond Proposition; and further directed that Mr. Ronald C. Bauer, Chairman of the "People for Parks Committee" file written arguments on behalf of the.committee. Motion carried. On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2957, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote AYES: NOES: ABSENT : RECESS Councilmen: Councilmen: Councilmen: Shipley, B-Irtlett, Green, Coen None None McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 6:12.P.M. ,Council was reconvened at 7:30 by the Mayor. L,r-6S PRESENTATION OF PLA UE - MRS LEA HOOD - LIBRARY BOARD' Mayor Coen presented a plaque to Mrs. Lea Hood in appreciation for her services on the Library Board. o Page #12 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 RES NO 2958- CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER RELIEF PLAN - ADOPTED The Clerk read Resolution No. 2958 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER RELIEF PLAN (EMERGENCY FIRE SERVICES)." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2958, 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 2959 - PARKING METER ZONES - TIME - HOURS - ADOPTED The Clerk read Resolution No. 2959 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING PARKING METER ZONES, PRESCRIBING THE PARKING -TIME ALLOWED IN SUCH ZONES, THE HOURS DURING WHICH SUCH DEPOSITS ARE REQUIRED, AS PERMITTED BY SECTIONS 6510, 6511 AND 6512 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2959, 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 2960 - DISAPPROVES ACTS OF VIOLENCE - ADOPTED The Clerk read Resolution No. 2960 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DISAPPROVING OF ACTS OF VIOLENCE BY VARIOUS PERSONS AGAINST CITIZENS OF THIS CITY AND DECLAR- ING ITS POLICY OF PROMOTING PEACE WITHIN THE CITY AND INSURING BASIC FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS TO ALL PERSONS." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2960, 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 �3 _fit RESOLUTION NO 2962 - SUSPENDS ISSUANCE OF PERMITS - ADOPTED The Clerk read Resolution No. 2962 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUSPENDING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, SIGN AND OTHER PERMITS AND INSTRUCT- ING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DEFER ALL CONSIDERATION OF ANY PROPOSED PROJECTS IN THE CENTRAL CITY PARK AREA AUTHORIZED TO BE CONDEMNED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES BY THE CITY COUNCIL." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading.of Resolution No. 2962, 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 17911 Page #13 - Council Minutes- 4/7/69 RES 2963 - AUTHORIZES REPRESENTATIVES OF CITY - CIVIL DEFENSE - ADOPTED The Clerk read Resolution.No. 2963 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN EXECUTING DOCUMENTS IN RELATION TO CIVIL DEFENSE." On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2963, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AREA OF LAND ACQUISITION FOR CENTRAL CITY PARK TO BE EXPANDED On motion by Matney, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution which would expand the area of land to be acquired through condemnation for the Central City Park. Motion carried. REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES Westminster -Huntin ton Beach Boundary Adjustment Committee Councilman Green inquired as to whether the City of Westminster had offered any recommendations regarding the exchange of land involved in the boundary adjustment between Huntington Beach and Westminster. The City Administrator stated that the City of Westminster is unprepared to proceed with the proposed exchange at this time; however, the matter will be continued and reviewed within two months. Huntin ton Beach Humane Society - Report Councilman Shipley reported that he and Councilmen Green and Matney had inspected the facilities of the local Humane Society on Tuesday, March 18, 1969, at 12:10 A.M. at which time the shelter was found to be in a clean and good condition. Councilman Shipley further informed Council that on Thursday, March 20, .1%9, h@ made an announced visit to the animal shelter with Drs. H. Everett Hrubant and Kenneth Maxwell, pro- fessors of Biology at California State College at Long Beach, and again found the conditions of the animal shelter to be adequate. 3f Project "D" Committee - Report Councilman Kaufman reported that the Project "D" Sub -Committee of the Mid -Beach Development Committee was working on the information received from the Land Acquisition Service and that a report will be presented to Council in the near future. r'y I Talbert Water District - Report Councilman Matney reported that the Board of Directors of the Talbert Water District had not appointed two non -water users to the Board as agreed upon, and requested permission to pursue this matter with Mr. Rodger Howell, the attorney representing the Board of Directors of the Talbert Water District. On motion by Kaufman, Council authorized Councilman Matney to meet with Rodger Howell to pursue the matter of the appointment of non -water users to the Board of Directors of the Talbert Water District. Motion carried. 7921 Page #14 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 # a� Recreation and Parks Fees Committee Report Councilman McCracken requested that Councilman Matney serve as chair- man of the Council Recreation and Parks Fees.Committee at the coming meeting with the Huntington Harbour Corporation, due to a possible conflict of interest on his part, The Mayor appointed Councilman Matney to serve as chairman of the Recreation and Parks Fees Committee for the next meeting only, as requested by Councilman McCracken. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL RESOLUTION N0 2965 - DR RAY STEVENS The Clerk read Resolution No. 2965 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPRESSING ITS GRATITUDE FOR THE LOYAL SERVICE OF DR, RAYMOND Ha STEVENS." On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2965, 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 Council directed that a presentation copy of this resolution be prepared for the widow of'Dro Ray Stevens, . y5.fVw_ Certificate Award to Employees of Huntington Beach Councilman Kaufman read the Certificate Award given by the local Chapter of the Huntington Beach Community Chest to the management and employees of the City in appreciation of their generous support. Mayor Coen suggested that the Certificate Award be turned over to the City Librarian for display in his facility. Certificate of Need and Necessity for Certain Businesses Councilman Green suggested that consideration be given to including hospitals, convalescent hospitals and other quasi -public services under a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity requirement in the Ordinance Code. Following discussion on the matter, on motion by Green, Council directed this matter be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Inadequae�7 of Bus Service Councilman Bartlett informed Council of the many complaints he had received regarding the local bus service between Huntington Beach and the City of Santa Ana, and stated that he felt the bus service as now scheduled, is inadequate to serve the needs of the city, The Council requested the City Administrator to obtain a report from the Public Utilities Commission regarding the present services and responsibilities of the local bus company to the City of Huntington Beach, 793 Page # 15 Council Minutes - 4/7/69 `3 ': Response for City Activity Involvement Mayor Coen reported that 34 people for citizen involvement on various ,the list of names appointed to the committees. 1 Sister City3Committee John T. Hubman Edward A. Montgomery Lester L. R. Phillips Marjorie H. Smith Wil A. Treat ;i Special Districts Conmmittee Thomas McKeen Hunt Richard L. Mannex Susumu Miyashiro James H. Davey William J. Winkler 3} Youth Coalition Committee Mrs. Betty R. Armtmenta Richard H. Avis Mrs. June E. Blair Leonard K. Ewers Sherwood Gehris Rodney E. Jones Mrs. L. Jean Lester had responded to the City's request committees. Mayor Coen then read three recently formed citizens .1, �6 Waiver of fees for Community Action League_ Dances Discussion was held by Council regarding the dances held at the Recre- ation Center by the Community Action League for young people in the area. A motion was made by Matney, directing that fees for the building rental and police protection cost for these dances be waived. On motion by Green, Council amended the motion to include that the Community Action League be refunded a $15.50 fee previously paid, and that the Recreation and Parks Department co-sponsor the two future dances to be held at the Center. Motion carried. A vote was taken on the original motion,as amended, and it passed unanimously. On motion by McCracken, Council directed that this matter be handled through the Administrator. Motion carried. Page #16 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 "?0 Special Districts - Overlapping Taxation Mayor Coen discussed with the Council three items which had been con- tained in a letter received from Mayor Derek McWhinney of Westminster, Chairman of a Committee studying overlapping districts and double taxation in the County. The report had been sent to each city in pre- liminary form, in which the Committee asked for opinions from respective cities on Special Districts questions. On motion by Kaufman, Council supported the Committee's recommendations concerning the items involving Special Districts and possible overlap- ping taxation, and directed that a copy of this minute action be forwarded to the Orange County League of Cities and the Committee Chairman. Motion carried, - COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS Com arative Costs Between R1 and R3 Zoned Areas of the Cit The Planning Director addressed Council and presented a report regard- ing the comparative costs of government between the R1 and R3 zoned areas of the City. Mr. Reynolds then presented charts to illustrate the estimated land use and assessment value per capita in the City. On motion by McCracken, Council directed that a study session regard- ing this matter be held with the Planning Director in the near future. Motion carried. Request for° Scout Park Director of Recreation and Parks Norman Worthy discussed with Council a communication from Mr. John W. Aldrich, Scoutmaster and Acting Troop Committee Chairman of Troop #553, Boy Scouts of America, requesting that a Scout Park be established on land adjoining the Sun View School. �5 Library Photographs- Request The City Librarian addressed Council and stated that the City Library has had the opportunity to acquire a collection of photographs made in the late 1800's from Mr. William Henry Jackson, and requested authorization to reproduce these photographs for presentation to other libraries in the County as a gesture of good will and in conjunction with the California Bi-Centennial, He stated that the cost for reproducing the photographs would be approximately $300.00. On motion by Shipley, Council authorized an expenditure of $300.00 for the purpose of reproducing said photographs, as requested by the City Librarian, for presentation to various libraries in the County, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Green, Coen NOES: Councilmen; None ABSENT: Councilmen- None S c� Freeway Study The Director of Public Works addressed the Council and stated that the State Division of Highways had inquired as to whether the City of Huntington Beach is in agreement with the proposed limits of the Route 57 Freeway,extending from the Garden Grove freeway to the Pacific Coast "freeway, and further stated that he will have a report on this matter in the future. 795 Page #17 - Council Minutes--4/7/69 id. — APPEAL - OIL WELL PERMIT FEE — HEARING SET The Clerk informed Council of,a communication from Mr. Henry Crozier appealing the Oil Superintendent's decision requiring a Surety Bond and a $25 Oil Well Permit Fee on Well "William #1 ", located on property approximately 850 feet south of Ellis Avenue and 1400 feet east of Beach Boulevard. On motion by Kaufman, Council directed that the appeal to the Oil Superintendent's decision filed by Mr. Henry Crozier be set for hear- ing on April 21, 1969. Motion carried. 20 CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-2 - CONTINUED TO MAY 5, 1969 Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for the con- tinuance of a public hearing on Code Amendment No. 69-2, which was opened at the meeting of March 17, 1969. Considerable discussion was held by the Council as to the amount of square footage that should be required in the R1 lots of a Planned Residential Development. On motion by McCracken, Council continued the public hearing to May 5, 1969, and referred Code Amendment No. 69-2 back to the Planning Commission for a recommendation and report. Motion carried. /.7-10a APPEAL - TENATIVE TRACT NO 6874 & CE 69-5 — REFERRED TO PC Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an appeal by Nachazel-Leonard, Inc. to the denial of the Planning Commission of Tentative Tract No. 6874 and Conditional Exception No. 69-5, on property located southwest of Channel Lane, between Admiralty Drive and Broadway, to allow the subdivision of a parcel of land into lots having an average frontage of 35 feet and an area of 5600 square feet, including a 43 foot wide private road, in lieu of the required 60 foot of lot width and 6000 square foot lot area. 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 Tentative Tract No. 6874 and Conditional Exception No. 69-5 or to the recommendation of denial of the Planning Commission, other than the letter of appeal and a communication from George Shibata, Attorney representing the appellant, requesting a continuance of this matter to May 19, 1969. The Clerk read the communication from Mr. Shibata requesting said continuance. Mr. Shibata then addressed Council and requested that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission so that they might study a revised map which has been presented for their consideration. On motion by McCracken, Council directed that the appeal to the denial by the Planning Commission of Tentative Tract No. 6874 and Conditional Exception No. 69-5, be referred back to the Planning Commission. Motion carried. 7961 Page #18 m Council Minutes e 4/7/69 ZONE CAS NO 69�5 m PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Zone Case No, 69-5, on property located at the northwest corner of Heil Avenue an,d Goldenwest Street, for a change of zone from RA Residential Agricultural District, to R1 Single Family Resi- dence District, The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for noti- fication, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met, and that he had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 69-5 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission, At this time staff reports 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 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 No. 69-5. Motion carried. INVITATION ® WELCOME NIGHT Mr. Gilbert Covell, owner of the Syndicate "3000", 302 Pacific Coast Highway, City, addressed Council and stated that a "Welcome Night" at the.Syndcate 3000 Club would be held April 13, 1969 for the Irving Harris Family, and extended an invitation to Council to attend this event. The Mayor informed Mr. Covell that any Councilman desiring to attend would do so. 04 HUMANE SOCIETY CONDITIONS Mrs. Mary Rose Bruce, 2714 Delaware Avenue, City, addressed Council and stated that a citizens committee has been formed to protest the method used for the disposal.of animals at the local humane society. Mayor Coen suggested that all grievances regarding the conditions at the humane society be documented and sent to the City Administrator to determine what action, if any, is appropriate. �3 AMBULANCE SERVICE The;City Administrator informed Council that a letter was sent by his office to Seal's Ambulance Services regarding the firm's response time, and requesting that the ambulance service co-operate with the Police Chief for the improvement of service. The Administrator further stated that Seal's Ambulance Service informed him that any extension of service by their company would not be possible at this time, The City Administrator then stated that an ambulance firm located in the City of Westminster wants to extend their services to the City of Huntington Beach. Mr. Ken Hunter, representing the firm of Peterson -Bair Ambulance Company, addressed Council and requested permission to operate his ambulance service in the City. 797 Page #19 - Council Minutes - 4/7/69 The City Attorney stated that a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity would be necessary and a public hearing held prior to permission being granted for operation of ambulance service in the City. On motion by Green, Council directed that the applicant, Peterson -Bair Ambulance Co., file with the City Clerk for a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity, and that the matter again be considered at the meeting of April 21, 1969, and that Seal's Ambulance Service be notified of this action. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to an Executive Session at 10:05 P.M. The meet- ing was reconvened by the Mayor at the close of the Executive Session at 12:35 A.M. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Green, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. 1 ones City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ' r Alvin M. Coen Mayor 79S