HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-05-05 (6)MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
.Monday, May 5, 1969
Mayor Green called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach to order at 4:30 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present.in the Council
Chamber.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Don Hedges - First Assembly of
God Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen,.Green
Councilmen Absent: None
MINUTES
On motion by Kaufman, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 21,
1969, were approved and adopted as.prepared and mailed by.the City Clerk.
Motion carried.
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REQUEST PARKING FACILITIES
The City Administrator informed Council of a communication from
Mr. Charles Vanian, 201 First Street, City, owner of.an eight unit
apartment building located on First Street. and Walnut Avenue, request-
ing that the City issue yearly parking permits for property owners and
permanent tenants in order to relieve the parking situation during the
period of meter installation.
The City.Administrator stated that
parking permits to these residents,
general public.
if , the . City were .,.to issue special
they must also be available to the
Mr,. Charles Vanian.again addressed Council and requested that 'consider-
ation be given to his request for special yearly parking permits..
The City Attorney addressed Co:uncil.and stated that according to.the
Parking Authority law,'it is assumed that the city will charge a -parking
fee and that it is his.opinion that the issuance of parking permits
would not be legal..on .public streets, unless applie-d on:a n.on-discrimina-
tory basis.
Following discussion on this matter, on motion by -McCracken, Council
directed the City Administrator and City Attorney to study.th-is.matter,
and further directed that the City A �torney prepare an ordinance which
would allow the issuance of special parking permits in metered areas
and fees therefor. Motion carried.
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RECOMMENDATION TO OPPOSE AB-1003 - RES NO 2985 - ADOPTED
The City Administrator addressed Council and urged approval of the
Police Chief's recommendation for adoption of a resolution opposing
AB-1003, which would reduce the penalty for possession of marijuana
from a felony offense to a misdemeanor offense.
Police Captain 'Earle Robitaille addressed Council and presented Police
Chief Seltzer's views regarding this matter.
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RESOLUTION NO 2985 - OPPOSES AB-1003 - ADOPTED
The Assistant City Clerk read Resolution No, 2985 by title - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING
DEFEAT OF ALL PROPOSED LEGISLATION BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGIS-
LATURE WHICH WOULD REDUCE THE PENALTY FOR THE POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
FROM A FELONY TO A MISDEMEANOR."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No, 2985,
and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT; Councilmen: None
SAUNA�PARLOR - PUBLIC HEARING SET
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
The City Administrator informed Council that they had received a copy
of a transmittal from the Police Chief recommending that the business
license of a sauna parlor and police permits of three employees of
same, be revoked. The City Administrator further informed Council
that a public hearing must be held before a business license and
permits may be revoked, and recommended that Council set a public
hearing time and date for this purpose.
The City Attorney informed Council that a business license may be
suspended or revoked, when, after investigation, satisfactory evidence
is presented that the licensee did not comply with the provisions of
the City Ordinance Code.
Mayor Green directed that a public hearing be set on this matter for
May 19, 1969, and instructed the City Clerk to notify the principals
involved of this action.
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MID -BEACH AREA - MORATORIUM
The City Administrator informed Council that the moratorium on all
construction and development in the Mid -Beach Development downtown
area expires May 2, 1969, and that he believes the progress being
made on plans for developing this area, warrant an extension of this
moratorium for a reasonable length of time. The City Administrator
further informed the Council that a report on this matter had been
prepared by the ULISC, for Council's information.
Mayor Green stated that he questioned the advisability of an extension
of the moratorium until the Council has had an opportunity to study
this report
Councilman Kaufman suggested a delay in -this matter until Council has
studied the report,
Mayor Green directed that this matter be deferred to an adjourned meet-
ing of the Council on Monday, May 12, 1969.
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RESTROOM FACILITY - MURDY PARK
The City Administrator informed Council that the City Engineering
Department had recently designed restroom facilities for Murdy Park,
and that it was the recommendation.of the Design Review Board that an
architect be employed to design these restroom facilities. He further
stated that in the interest of saving time, the Recreation and Parks
Commission had recommended that the City Engineering. Department plans
be approved and that construction commence.
The Recreation and Parks Director addressed Council and stated that the
Design Review Board is interested in a uniform design in architecture
and that it may result in a loss of aesthetic and uniform plan if con-
struction is begun at this time. Mr. Worthy suggested a.one month
delay in this matter be made in order to await the results of the Park
Bond Election in June.
On motion by Coen, Council deferred the construction of restroom
facilities for Murdy Park until such time as the result of the Park
Bond Election is determined. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO 2986.- OPPOSES MUNICIPAL BOND TAX - ADOPTED
The City Administrator informed Council of a communication from Super-
visor David Baker urging the Council to oppose a measure before Congress
which would make interest on municipal bonds subject to income tax, as
it would have an adverse effect on the present high interest rate
received on municipal bands. The City Administrator stated that it
was his recommendation that a resolution opposing this legislation lie
adopted by Council and forwarded to the City's Congressional represent-
atives.
The Assistant City Clerk read Resolution No. 2986 by title - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOSING
ENACTMENT OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO IMPOSE A TAX ON INTEREST PAYABLE
ON MUNICIPAL BONDS."
On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2986, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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INFORMAL MEETING CALLED - BUDGET SESSIONS
The City Administrator informed Council that the City's calendar of
events encompassing budget preparation had listed the period from
May 5 through 16, 1969, as a time for consideration and revision of
the proposed budget, by the City Council.
Mayor Green called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee -
of -the -Whole for May 13 and 15 at 7:00 P.M. in the Administrative
Annex for the purpose of holding budget sessions with the City Adminis-
trator and staff.
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REHABILITATION OF SCOUT CABIN
The City Administrator informed Council of a request from Mr. Ed Tinsley,
Boy Scoutmaster -Troop #1, regarding an extension of time to complete
the rehabilitation of the Boy Scout Cabin in Lake Park.
Mr. Ed Tinsley, Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop #1, addressed Council
and stated that the troop hopes to complete the upgrading of the cabin
to coincide with their 50th Anniversary Celebration.
A motion was made by Shipley to grant Boy Scout Troop #1 a six month
extension of time to complete the rehabilitation of the cabin, with the
stipulation that plans be submitted to the Design Review Board.
On motion by Kaufman, Councilman Shipley's motion was amended to grant
Boy Scout Troop #1 a 90 day extension of time to complete the rehabilita-
tion of the cabin, stipulating that plans be submitted to the Design
Review Board. Motion carried.
A vote was taken on the original motion, as amended, and passed unanimously.
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RE VEST - PERMISSION TO ATTEND SYMPOSIUM - PLANNING DIRECTOR - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council that the Urban Land Institute
will hold a symposium on recreation and leisure in Miami, Florida
May 18 through May 22, 1969, regarding the use of land for resorts,
hotels, beach development, golf courses, yacht harbors, parks, shopping
facilities and service industries associated with recreation. He
further stated that as this symposium comes at a very important point
in this City's development program, he would recommend that Mr. Kenneth
Reynolds, Planning Director, a member of the Planning Commission and
any Councilman who wishes be authorized to attend this symposium.
On motion by Shipley, Council authorized the Planning Director, one
member of the Planning Commission and any Councilman, to attend the
symposium held by the Urban Land Institute in Miami, Florida, May 18
through May 22, 1969, with reasonable expenses allowed. Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR CITY TO PURCHASE & RELOCATE BLDG - JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB
The City Administrator presented a request from the Junior Woman's
Club of Huntington Beach that the City purchase and relocate a building
onto a City park site.
Mrs, Louise Mahan, 16571 Swan Lane, City, representing the Junior Woman's
Club, addressed Council and stated that the7possibilities for use of
this building are great and that the building must be relocated within
one month.
The Director of Building and Safety addressed Council and stated that
it would be extremely costly to relocate this building and to renovate
it for public use.
Fire Chief Picard addressed Council and stated that the building would
not conform to the required safety standards and that he would not
recommend approval for this.projecto
Mayor Green informed Mrs. Mahan that Council could not approve the
request from the Junior Woman's Club for purchase of this building,
however, he would designate her or someone from the Junior Woman's
Club to serve as a member of the newly formed Youth Coalition Citizen's
Committee, as he believed that the interest in community betterment
demonstrated by her committee, would be of great benefit to this committee.
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REgUEST FOR JOINT MEETING
The City Administrator informed Council of a request from the Design
Review Board for a joint meeting with the City Council to be held for
the purpose of discussing a rough draft of the Board's study and
recommendations concerning architects to be considered by the Council
for the design of the City Hall and Police facility.
Mayor Green scheduled a joint meeting of the Design Review Board and
the Council for May 13, 1969, at 7:00 P.M.
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RESOLUTION NO 2984 - OPEN SPACE LAND - ADOPTED
The City Administrator addressed Council and stated that he supported
the adoption of Resolution No. 2984 relating to the City's application
to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant to
acquire open -space land in relation to the Central City Park.
The Assistant City Clerk read Resolution No. 2984 by title - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING
TO AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN -SPACE LAND, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2945
ADOPTED MARCH 17, 1969."
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2984, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen:. None
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RESOLUTION NO 2987 - SUPPORTS DIRECT AIRLINE SERVICE — ADOPTED
The City Administrator informed Council that Air California has filed
an application with the California Public Utilities Commission for
authority to offer direct airline service between Orange County and
Sacramento, California. He further stated that because of the City's
interest in this proposed air service,he would recommend that Council
adopt a resolution of support.
It was determined that the Council would support the establishment of
a direct airline service between Orange County and Sacramento, California,
but that Council would not support the designation of a particular
airline to supply this service.
The Assistant City Clerk read Resolution No..2987 by title "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING
THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ISSUE PERMIT TO FURNISH DIRECT
AIRLINE SERVICE BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY AND SACRAMENTO."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2987, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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THE CAVE m RE VEST
The City Administrator informed Council that they have received copies
of a communication from the operators of "The Cave" requesting that
the City Council approve certain changes in their operating procedures
and also that a report had been submitted from the Police Department
regarding this matter, for Councils informationo
The City Attorney informed Council that he had met with the proprietors
of this establishment and suggested that they discuss their request with
the City Administrator and his office.
No action was taken by Council at this time.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTED m IDLE WELLS
Mayor Green named Councilmen McCracken and Bartlett, with Councilman
Bartlett serving as Chairman, to a Council committee for the purpose
of working with the representatives of the various oil companies in
our City regarding the reactivation of idle wells.
RECESS
Mayor Green called a recess of the Council at 5a50 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 7-32 P.M. by the Mayor.
INTRODUCTION OF MISS HUNTINGTON BEACH
Mayor Green introduced Miss Connie Jo Pfister, the newly crowned "Miss
Huntington Beach" to members of the Council and the audience, and wished
her success during her reign as "Miss Huntington Beach".
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REPORT BY SUPERVISOR DAVID L BAKER - SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Supervisor David L. Baker of the Orange County Board of Supervisors
presented a report on Special Districts within the County and distributed
material regarding this matter for Council's information. He closed
his report with a recommendation that a closer study of Special Districts
be made to determine the feasibility of a City absorbing the services
currently provided by these districts. Supervisor Baker commended the
City of Huntington Beach for being the first city to undertake a project
of this natured
Mr. Jim Davey, Temporary Chairman of the Special Districts Citizens
Committee addressed Council and received a copy of Supervisor's Baker
material to aid the committee in their study of Special Districts.
NATIONAL JUNIOR MISS FINALS
Mayor Green announced that Miss Jackie Benington, Miss Junior Miss of
California has won two preliminary division honors in the National
Junior Miss Finals being held in Mobile, Alabama, and that he has sent
her a telegram of support on behalf of the Council and the community.
PRESENTATION OF A'MERICAN FLAG m VFW
Mr. John Thompson, Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post
#7368 presented an American Flag to the City to be flown in Lake Park.
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FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6528 - WM LYON DEVELOPMENT CO - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form of Tract Map No. 6528 for adoption as follows: Developer:
Wm. Lyon Development Co., Inc.; Location: North of Slater Avenue,
West of Goldenwest Street; Acreage: 19.70; Lots: 94; that the map
had been examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the
Secretary to the Planning Commission as being substantially in conformance
with the tentative map as filed, amended and approved by the Planning
Commission.
The City Council may approve the map, accept the improvements offered
for dedication subject to completion of requirements as shown, and
instruct the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to the map and
deposit same with any licensed title company after receipt by the City
Clerk of a writing from such company stating that it will cause pre-
liminary processing of such map by the County, but will not record said
map or cause it to be recorded until the completion of all the following
conditions, and receipt by such title company of prior written consent
to record said map from the City'Clerk:
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2. Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees.
3. Bond for improvements.
4. Subdivision agreement.
5. Certificate of insurance.
6. Bond for monuments.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on
Final Tract Map No. 6528 and.adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
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REQUEST RESiU�DY - ROUTE #57 - RESOLUTION NO 2973 - ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public
Works of a Resolution requesting that the California Division of High-
ways restudy the area to determine if Route # 57 between the San Diego
Freeway and Route 1 is necessary. This matter was deferred from the
meeting of April 21, 1969.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2973 by title -."A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS TO REDETERMINE THE NEED FOR THE ROUTE 57 FREEWAY."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2973,
and passed and adopted same by the following. roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: -None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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BID AWARD- CAMERON STREET - CC-121
The Clerk read a communication from the Director of Public Works stating
that bids for the construction of a water main in Cameron Street, between
Slater and Newman had been opened at 9-00 A.M. on Monday, May 5, 1969,
in the Administration Conference Room by the City Clerk, City Attorney
and the Director of Public Works, and that Muniz Pipeline Company,
Huntington Beach, California, was the low bidder with a bid in the
amount of $9482.00. Mr. Wheeler recommended that the Council award
the bid to Muniz Pipeline Company and reject all other bids. The bids
submitted were as follows:
Muniz Pipeline Co., Huntington 'Beach, California - $ 9,482.00
Lomac Construction Co., San Pedro, California - $ 9,760.00
Barron & Eckhart Const. Co., So. E1 Monte, Calif. - $ 9,940.00
Lynam Woods Construction, Corona Del Mar, Calif. m $13,472a06
On motion by McCracken, Council awarded the contract for Project
Noo CC-121 to Muniz Pipeline Company, Huntington Beach, California,
the lowest responsible bidder, for the bid amount of $9,482.00; rejected
all other bids and directed the Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders
and return their bid bonds. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO 2982 - EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT - PUMP PARTS - ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of
Resolution No. 2982 transferring funds in the amount of $8,400.00 from
the Sewer Fund to Operating Account No. 4.6036 for the purpose of
purchasing replacement parts for 22 sewer pump stations,
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2982 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 Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2982,
and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen; Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen. None
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ORDINANCE NO 1494 - CODE AMENDMENT NO 68-10 ® ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1494 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9253, 94-36, 953204. AND 9555 THEREOF;
BY RENUMBERING SECTIONS 9435, 9514g 9515, 95161 9517, 9518, 9533, 953301,
9556, 955601, 9556.2, 9556.2.11 9556a2.2 AND 9556,3; BY AMENDING SECTIONS
9434.1, 9434.2, 943403, 9473 AND 9519; AND ADDING SECTIONS 9253, 9253.1,
9253.1.1, 925302, 92530201, 9435, 943501, 9435aLl , 9435a2, 9435.2.1,
9435.3, 9471 A. 1, 9471e4.2, 9471a4a2.1, 947104,201�1, 94-7301, 9514,
9'514.1, 9514.1.1, 9514�2, 9514.3, 9514a3o1, 951404, 9533, 9533.1,
9533.1.1, 9533.2, 9533.3, 9533.3.1, 9533.4, 9556, 955601, 9556.1.1,
9556e2, 9556-03, 95560301 AND 9556, 9556a1, 9556o1a1, 9556,2, 9556.3,
9556.3.1 AND 9556.4 PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE R5, C2,
C4 , Ml-A , Ml AND M2 DISTRICTS."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1494,
and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote -
AYES: Councilmen.
NOES: Councilmen-,
ABSENT: Councilmen°
Shipley, Bartlett,
Coen, Green
None
Name
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
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ORDINANCE NO 1495 - ZONE CASE NO 69-5 - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1495 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 NORTHWEST CORNER OF
HEIL AVENUE AND GOLDENWEST STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 69-5).tt
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1495, and.passed and adopted same by the following roll call.vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ORDINANCE NO 1493 - AMENDS CODE RELATIVE TO DESIGN.REVIEW BOARD - DELETED
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."
On motion by Coen, Council ordered proposed Ordinance No. 1493 deleted.
Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO 1496 - ESTABLISHES SPEED LIMIT FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1496 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 6171.1 OF
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE TO ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMIT OF FORTY-FIVE MILES PER HOUR ON BOLSA AVENUE AND EDWARDS STREET."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1496. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO 1498 - DM-31 - PRECISE PLAN 69-1 - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1498 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 31 TO INCLUDE PRECISE
PLAN NO. 69-1, ELIMINATING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN KEELSON LANE AND
ELM STREET TO TERMINATE EACH OF SAID STREETS IN CUL-DE-SACS."
The Planning Director informed Council that Page 2 of Ordinance No. 1498
had been corrected to read as follows: 26 feet east of the centerline
of Elm Street instead, of west of the centerline.
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1498, as corrected. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO 1499 - TEMPORARY RETAIL SALES.OF FIREWORKS - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1499 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 4104.5.2 AND 4104.5.3 THEREOF PER-
TAINING TO TEMPORARY RETAIL SALES OF FIREWORKS, AND ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
THEREFOR BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of.Ordinance
No. 1499. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO 2979 -- VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2979 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF
AN EIGHT -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED IN TRACT NO, 6453 OF SAID CITY."
On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2979, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: -
AYES: Councilmen. Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES; Councilmen- None
ABSENT: Councilmen- None
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RESOLUTION NO 2980 - VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2980 by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF
A PORTION OF A FIFTEEN FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED IN TRACT N0; 6188
OF SAID C ITY , "
On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2980 and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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RESOLUTION NO 2981 m EXPENDITURE FROM DRAINAGE DISTRICT 9 FUND - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2981 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE
OF $316.50 FROM DRAINAGE 9 FUND,"
On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2981, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen- None
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RES NO 2983 - ROTARY ORANGE COUNTY GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMPIONSHIPS - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2983 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CONGRATULATING THE PLAYERS AND
COACHING STAFFS ON WINNING THE ROTARY ORANGE COUNTY GIRLS BASKETBALL
CHAMPIONSHIPS."
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO 1497 - RELATIVE TO PARADES - DELETED
The Clerk presented Emergency Ordinance No. 14-97 - "AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER 79 RELATING TO PARADES."
Miss Jacquelyn Davey, 305 California Avenue, City, addressed Council
and stated that she did not believe this matter should be treated as
an emergency measure, that Council should deliberate the subject care-
fully before adoption,
Mr. Andrew McClure, 5082 Kapuna, City, addressed Council and stated that
he did not feel that this measure warranted emergency action by the Council.
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Mr. Jerry Shea, 2110`Main Street, City, stated that he believed there
should be a provision in this ordinance which would exclude any City -
sponsored parade from complying with various stated requirements..
Mayor Green questioned the effect of this proposed ordinance in the
matter of picketing relative to a union dispute.
The City Attorney stated that this proposed ordinance would not apply
to any parade which did not restrict free passage and that the matter
of picketing is controlled by Federal law.
Discussion was held by Council as to which department of the City would
be given discretion as to issuing the permits.
On motion by McCracken, Council directed that proposed Ordinance
No, 1497 be deleted.
REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
People..For Parks Committee
Councilman Kaufman requested that Mayor Green appoint a councilman to
replace him on the People For Parks Committee, during the time he will
be out of the State.
Mayor Green appointed Councilman Shipley to replace Councilman Kaufman
on the People For Parks Committee during his absence..
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Communication - Huntington Harbour Property Owners Assoc.
Councilman McCracken read a communication from the Huntington Harbour
Property.Owner's Association stating that their study regarding the
feasibility of possible de -annexation from the City, had been completed
and that it was determined that they should remain a part of the City
of Huntington Beach. The communication also stated that the Huntington
Harbour Property Owner's Association will afford full support and
co-operation to the City Council in their endeavors.
Walter Johnson - City -Librarian Commended
Councilman Kaufman stated that the Council wished to commend'Mr. Walter
Johnson, City Librarian, for his article appearing in the Library
Journal.
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Civic Center Plans
Councilman Matney stated that he felt the City should begin escrow
proceedings on the Civic Center site property.
Councilman Kaufman stated that he felt it desireable to await the
reports of Economic Research Associates and Consultant Ted Adsit.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to initiate escrow proceedings
for acquisition of the proposed Civic Center Site property. The motion
failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Matney, Green
NOES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Coen
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
Sunset Beach Annexation Proceedings
The City Clerk informed Council that proponents of the Sunset Beach
Annexation had filed a "Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition for the
Annexation of Sunset Beach by the City of Huntington Beach", with the
Huntington Beach News and Daily Pilot Newspaper for publication as
required by law.
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Investment of Idle Funds
The City Treasurer addressed Council regarding methods of short term
investment of capital held in the City's General Fund and recommended
that a resolution be adopted by Council which would require the Finance
Director to furnish statements of available cash to be used for the
investment of certain funds. Mr. Hall further stated that in order to
proceed with the investment of idle funds it would be necessary to
authorize the City Treasurer as the delegated officer authorized to
invest said funds.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2988 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF'THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DELEGATING THE CITY
TREASURER AS THE CITY OFFICER RESPONSIBLE FOR SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2988,
and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green,
NOES: Councilmen: McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A motion was made by Councilman Coen directing the City Administrator
and staff to meet with the City Treasurer regarding fiscal policies
but was withdrawn before being voted upon.
RECESS
Mayor Green called a recess of the Council at 9.48 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 10:18 P.M. by the Mayor.
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RE UEST REDUCTION OF RELOCATION FEES - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. R. L. Barger, Building
Contractors, City, requesting that their relocation fee be reduced from
$500.00 to $25.00 to relocate a house from 17061 Goldenwest to 6361
Farinella Drive. The Director of Building and Safety recommended that
this request be granted with the stipulation that the applicant meet
other requirements of the City Relocation Ordinance.
On motion by Coen, Council granted the request from Mr. R. L. Banger,
Building Contractors, that the relocation fee for moving a house from
17061 Goldenwest to 6361 Farinella Drive be reduced from $500.00 to
$25.00, with the stipulation that all other requirements of the City
Relocation Ordinance be met. Motion carried.
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REPORT - SITE # 12 - COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Planning Director informed Council that the Site #12 small lot con-
solidation plans on property located east of Beach Boulevard and north
of Ellis Avenue, had been approved by the property owners and that this
matter is now ready for action by the Redevelopment Agency.
On motion by Shipley, Council directed the Planning Director to prepare
plans on this matter for the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on
May 19, 1969. Motion carried.
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 68-4.6 APPEAL - DENIED
The Clerk.presented an appeal to the denial by the Planning Commission
to Conditional Exception No. 68-46, on which a hearing was held on
October 21, 1968 with action deferred to January 20, 1969 at which time
action was deferred to April 21, 1969, when it was again deferred to
this date, on property located north of Hamilton Avenue approximately
480 feet Wiest of Brookhurst Street. 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.
On motion by Coen, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and denied Conditional Exception No. 68-46. Motion carried.
CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-2 - PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour slat for the con-
tinuance of a public hearing on Code Amendment No. 69-2, which was
opened at the meeting of March 17, 1969, continued to April 7, 1969,
at which time it was again continued to this date.
The Clerk informed Council that he had received a communication from
the Legislative Committee of the Chamber of Commerce regarding this
matter.
The Planning Director addressed Council and stated that the Planning
Commission had not -completed their report on this mattf.r.and requested
that Council continue this matter to the meeting of May 19, 1969.
On motion by Green Council directed that the Public Hearing on Code
Amendment No. 69-2 be continued to the May 19, 1969 meeting. Motion
carried.
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CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-3 - PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED_
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Code Amendment No. 69-3, which proposes to amend Article 968
(-0- Combining Oil District) by renumbering, rewording "and adding
various sections within such Article and proposes to reword Section
9700 (n) Definitions.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on Code Amendment No. 69-3 had been met.
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. 69-3. or to
the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
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The Oil Field Superintendent addressed Council and stated that he agrees
with the proposals as outlined in Code Amendment No. 69-3.
The Planning Director presented a report on this matter for Council's
information.
Discussion was held by the Council regarding the provisions contained
for re -drilling of wells.
Mayor Green 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 Coen, Council continued Code Amendment No. 69-3 to the
meeting of May 19, 1969. Motion carried.
NEED FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE - PUBL'IC HEARING
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing for the purpose of considering the public need and necessity
for additional ambulance service in the City, and the applications
submitted by various companies for the granting of certificates in
this regard.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on this matter had been met, and stated
that he had received a communication from George Shibata, Attorney at
Law, regarding this matter.
The City Administrator addressed Council and read the conditions which
must be met pertaining to future ambulance service in the City, as
outlined by the Fire Chief.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
Mr. George Shibata, Attorney at Law, representing Peterson -Bair Ambulance
Company of Westminster addressed Council and gave reasons why he believed
Council should approve his client's application.
Mr. Carlos Paladini, General Manager of Schaefer's Ambulance Service
Inc., Santa Ana, California; addressed Council and requested that they
consider issuing his company a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity
to operate an ambulance service in the City.
Mr. Sherman Ninburg, representing the Southland Ambulance Service,
Buena Park, California, addressed Council and gave reasons why he
believed his application for ambulance service to the City should be
approved.
Mr. Larry Seal, owner of Seal's Ambulance Service, Costa Mesa,California,
addressed Council and stated that his company would comply with the City's
request that an additional ambulance be stationed in the City, and that
other conditions.stipulated by the Fire Chief would be met.
There being no 'one
no protests filed,
Mayor.
further present to speak on the matter and there being
either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the
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On motion by Coen, Council denied, without prejudice, the applications
for Certificates of Public Need and Necessity to operate ambulance
service in the City, filed by Schaefer's Ambulance Service, Peterson -
Bair Ambulance Company and Southland Ambulance Company, and directed
that Seal's Ambulance Company continue to serve the City, subject to
the following conditions:
1. Two ambulances to be continuously available in the City
of Huntington Beach - one to be stationed in the north
.central, and another in the south central portions of
the city.
2. Twenty-four hour a day direct line dispatching service
to be provided between their stations and units.
3. Direct line communications between ambulance company and
city be established.
4. Automatic dispatch of an ambulance to follow up all
fire department rescue and resuscitation calls.
Company's fee schedule would only apply if the call
resulted in a transportation case.
Motion carried.
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PERMISSION GRANTED - COUNCILMAN KAUFMAN OUT OF STATE
Councilman Kaufman requested and was granted permission to be out of
the state from May 16, 1969 through ,June 14, 1969.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Council adjourned to an Executive Session at 11:15 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened at 12:45 P.M. by Mayor Green.
SUNSET BEACH - PACIFIC ELECTRIC RIGHT OF WAY
Councilman Matney brought up the matter of a feasibility study concerning
the acquisition of the Pacific Electric right-of-way in Sunset Beach
from Warner Avenue to Anderson Street, for use as a parking facility.
Some discussion was held on this matter, following which, a motion was
made by Matney directing the City Administrator to initiate a feasibility
study of the Huntington Beach Parking Authority for the acquisition of
the Pacific Electric Railroad right-of-way in Sunset Beach from Warner
Avenue to Anderson Street for use as a parking facility; and further
directing the Administrator to contact the Southern Pacific Railroad
to determine if an amicable disposition of this property can be accom-
plished, Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Shipley, the regular meeting of the City Council of'the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, May 12, 1969 at 7:00 P.M.,
in the Administrative Annex. Motion carried
Paul Jones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Paul C. ones
City Clerk
N.'John V. V. Green
Mayor
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