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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, September 2, 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 Fred Overby - Community Methodist
Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
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Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
Shipley, McCracken, Matney
On motion by Bartlett, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 18,
1969, were approved and adopted as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk.
Motion carried.
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ARCHITECTURAL AGREEMENT - CIVIC CENTER - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal of an agreement between the City and
the Civic Center architect, Kurt Meyer & Associates and Honnold, Reibsamen
and Rex for Council approval.
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the agreement between the City and
the Civic Center architects, Kurt Meyer & Associates and Honnold, Reibsa-
men and Rex, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on
behalf of the City. Motion carried.
ATTENDANCE - CONGRESS FOR RECREATION & PARKS
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council of a communication from
the Recreation and Parks Commission requesting that Chairman Norma Gibbs,
be authorized to attend the Congress for Recreation and Parks to be held
in Chicago, Illinois, September 14 through 18, 1969, in lieu of her
attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference in San
Francisco.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the request of the Recreation
and Parks Commission and authorized the attendance of Mrs. Norma Gibbs,
Chairman, to the Congress for Recreation and Parks to be held in Chicago,
Illinois, September 14, through 18, 1969, with reasonable expenses allowed.
Motion carried.
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BUSINESS LICENSE - "THE PERFUMED GARDENS" - HEARING`SET
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council of a request from the
Chief of Police that a hearing to be set to determine whether the condi-
tional business license granted to the establishment dba "The Perfumed
Gardens" should be continued or revoked. as it is the opinion of the
Police Department that this establishment does not operate within the
business license premise governing a business of this type.
On motion by Green, Council directed that a hearing be set for the meet-
ing of September 15, 1969, to determine whether the conditional business
license of said establishment should be continued or revoked. Motion
carried.
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RESOLUTION NO 3044 - OPPOSES TAX EXEMPTION CHANGE - ADOPTED
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council of a resolution adopted
by the City of Redondo Beach opposing any change in the current tax exemp-
tion on State and local government bond interest. He stated that the
City Administrator,r.ecomrnends that a similar resolution be adopted by
Council for transmittal to the League of California Cities.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3044 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO OPPOSE ANY CHANGE IN THE CURRENT TAX EXEMPTION
ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOND INTEREST."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 3044, and passed and adopted same by the following troll call vote:
AYES. Councilmen: Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, McCracken, Matney
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INFORMAL MEETING - TOUR OF DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM
The Assistant City Administrator suggested to Council that they adjourn
to a study session in the near future for the purpose of touring the
Data Processing System, to be apprised of the plans for future develop-
ment.
Mayor Green recommended that members of the Council Committee on Systems
Aff4Tysis meet with the City Administrator and Finance Director on Monday,
September 8, 1969, at 7:00 PoM. to go over the City's Data Processing
System.
JOHN D LUSK & SON DEV REZONING - DEFERRED TOEVENING PORTION OF MEETING
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council of a communication from
John D. Lusk and Son requesting clarification of previous Council action
relative to the phasing of R3 zoning in the 44.5 acre portion of their
development on property located north of Edinger Avenue, and west of the
Marina High School Site.
Discussion was held by Council pertaining to the regulations to be
imposed on the portion of the development phased for R3 zoning.
Mr. John Lusk, developer of the property, addressed Council and informed
them of the method his company proposes for the R3 portion of his project.
Mayor Green directed that action on this matter be deferred to the por-
tion of the meeting following dinner recess.
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APPOINTMENT - RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONER - APPROVED
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council of a communication from
the Ocean View School District submitting their recommendation that Mr. Kent
McClish be appointed to a one year term on the Recreation and Parks
Commission.
On motion by Coen, Council approved the recommendation of the Ocean View
School District, and appointed Mr. Kent McClish to serve a one year term
on the Recreation and Parks Commission to expire June 30, 1970. Motion
carried.
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SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS - RICHARD Sc DIONE NEUTRA - LIBRARY
The Assistant City Administrator addressed Council and recommended that
the firm of Richard and Dione Neutra, A.I.A. be employed by the City to
design the new Central City Library.
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Attorney and City Librarian
to prepare a contract between the firm of Richard and Dione Neutra, A.I.A.
and the City for the design of the Central City Library, for presentation
at the September 15, 1969, Council meeting. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, McCracken, Matney
FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6963 - SHAPELL INDUSTRIES, INC. - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form of Tract Map No. 6963 for adoption as follows: Developer:
Shapell Industries, Inc., 8857 W. Olypic Blvd., Beverly Hills, California;
Location: Southeast corner of Adams Avenue and Bushard Street; Acreage:
41.624; Lots: 302; 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 the 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 of a writing
from such company stating that it will cause preliminary processing of
such map by the County, but will not record said map or cause it to be
recorded until the completion of all the following conditions, and receipt
by such title company of prior written consent to record said map, from
the City Clerk:
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Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inapections.
Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees.
Bond for improvements.
Subdivision agreement.
Certificate of insurance.
Bond for monuments.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown Final
Tract Map No. 6963, and adopted the map subject to conditions stipulated
by the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6726 - WM LYON DEVELOPMENT CO — APPROVED
The,Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form of Tract Map No. 6726 for adoption as follows: Developer:
Wm. Lyon Development Company, 17055 Newland Street, Huntington Beach,
California; Location: northeast corner of Slater Avenue and Edwards
Street; Acreage: 27.57; Lots: 132; that the map had been examined and
certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the Plan-
ning Commission as being substantially in conformance with the tentative
map as filed, amended and approved by the Planning Commission.
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The City Council may approve the map, accept the improvements offered
for dedication subject to the completion of requirement 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 of a writing
from such company stating that it will cause preliminary processing of
such map by the County, but will not record said map or cause it to be
recorded until the completion of all the following conditions, and
receipt by such title company of prior written consent to record said
map, from the City Clerk.
I. Depos-it of fees for w6t6r., sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2. Deposit of Park and Re6reation Fees.
3. Bond for improvements.
4. Subdivision agreement.
5. Certificate of insurance
6. Bond for monuments.
The Planning Director informed Council that a condition had been added
to Final Tract Map No. 6726, whereby the parcel map shall be recorded
prior to the recording of the Final Map.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on
Final Tract Map No. 6726, and adopted the map as amended and subject
to conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
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HELEN INVESTMENT COMPANY INC - BOND - TRACT NO 6355 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Labor and Material Bond for Tract No. 6355 - Helen Investment Co., Inc.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted Labor and Materials Bond No. 584339-M -
General Insurance Company of America, and directed that said bond be
filed with the City Treasurer. Motion carried.
DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 6355 - HELEN INVESTMENT CO - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements, authorization for
release of the faithful performance portion of the Improvement Bond only,
and Monument Bond in Tract No. 6355 - Helen Investment Company.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted improvements dedicated for public
use in Tract No. 6355; authorized the release of the faithful performance
portion of the Improvement Bond only, and Monument Bond 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.
CC-113 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - DON KOLL CO INC. - ACCEPTED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
stating that work on the helicopter hangar construction - Project CC-113
had been satisfactorily completed, and recommending that Council accept
the work on said project.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted the work on Project CC-113 - con-
struction of helicopter hangar as completed by Don Koll Co., Inc., and
directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange
County Recorder. Motion carried.
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CC-110 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - STEINY AND MITCHEL INC - ACCEPTED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
stating that work on the signalization and street lighting on Warner,
Bolsa Chica and Edinger Avenues - Project CC-110 - had been satisfacto-
rily completed, and recommending that Council accept the work on said
project.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted the work on Project CC-110 - signal-
ization and street lighting at said locations completed by Steiny and
Mitchel Inc., and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion
with the Orange County Recorder. Motion carried.
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VOTING REPRESENTATIVE & ALTERNATE -LEAGUE CONFERENCE
The Clerk presented a communication from the League of California Cities
requesting Council to designate a voting representative and alternate
voting representative to vote on matters affecting municipal or League
policy at the Annual League Conference in San Francisco.
Mayor Green stated that he would serve as the voting representative at
the Annual League Conference in San Francisco, and appointed Vice -Mayor
McCracken to serve as alternate.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT - BEACH CONCESSION - AGREEMENTS
The Clerk presented a transmittal of a report from the City Attorney
regarding beach concession agreements with reference to compliance
with cash -registering provisions. This report had been prepared at
the request of Council.
Considerable discussion on this matter was held between the staff and
Council.
Mayor Green called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee -
of -the -Whole for September 8, 1969, at 7:00 P.M. to further discuss
this matter.
On motion by Coen, Council deferred action on this, matter for 30 days.
Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO 1520 — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1520 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 82, AND ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER
82 ENTITLED, 'NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE', 1968 EDITION.."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1520, and passed and adopted same by the frollowing'unanimous roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, McCracken, Matney
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ORDINANCE NO 1521 ZONE CASE NO 69-17 - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1521 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 SOUTH OF BOLSA AVENUE, WEST OF
SPRINGDALE STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO, 69-•17) a"
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1521, and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll
call votes
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen; None
ABSENT. Councilmen. Shipley, McCracken, Matney
ORDINANCE NO 1522 - ZONE CASE NO 69-•21 - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1522 a second reading by title - "AN ORDI-
NANCE 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 NORTH OF GARFIELD AVENUE BETWEEN
STEWART STREET AND CRYSTAL AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 69-21) o"
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1522, and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll
call vote.
AYES. Councilmen. Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen'. None
ABSENT. Councilmen: Shipley, McCracken, Matney
ORDINANCE NO 1523 - ESTABLISHES SPEED LIMITS - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1523 a second reading by title - "AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 6171.1 OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE TO ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT
ON DELAWARE AND HUNTINGTON STREETS."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1523, and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll
call vote.-
AYES- Councilmen: Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, McCracken, Matney
ORDINANCE NO 1524 - CODE AMENDMENT 68-12 - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1524 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 98, AND ADDING
`iERETO SECTIONS PERTAINING TO REGULATIONS OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS."
The Clerk read a letter from the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Committee regarding this matter.
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1524.
When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO 1526 - ZONE CASE 69-17 - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1526 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
EDINGER AVENUE, WEST OF THE MARINA HIGH SCHOOL SITE (A PORTION OF
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 69-17)."
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1526. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO 1527 - ZONE CASE 69-23 - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1527 a first reading by title - "AN ORDI-
NANCE 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 WILLIAMS AVENUE,
APPROXIMATELY 125 FEET WEST OF BEACH BOULEVARD (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO.
69-23)."
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No.
1527. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE N0 1525 - CODE AMENDMENT - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - FIRST READING
At the request of the Mayor, the Clerk read a memorandum from the Design
Review Board regarding proposed Ordinance No. 1525.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the qualifications which should
be required for membership on the Design Review Board.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1525 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 9851.1 RELATING TO MEMBERS OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1525. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO 3040 - DISPOSITION OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 304.0 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE QUIT-
CLAIM DEEDS THEREFOR."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3040,
and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, McCracken, Matney
Councilman Kaufman requested that the staff submit a report listing those
parcels sold, for Council's information.
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RESOLUTION NO 3041 - CONDITIONAL APPROVAL - TT MAP NO 6874 - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3041 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CONDITIONALLY APPROVING TENTATIVE
MAP OF TRACT NO, 6874."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3041,
and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES, Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen; Shipley, McCracken, Matney
RESOLUTION NO 3042 - REVISES CITY FUND APPROPRIATIONS - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3042 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF CITY
FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968-69,"
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3042,
and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, McCracken, Matney
RESOLUTION NO 3043 COMMENDS MRS HOPE GREER - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3043 in full - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING MRS. HOPE GREER FOR
HER MANY YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.„
On motion by Bartlett, Council passed and adopted Resolution No. 3043
by the following unanimous roll call vote
AYES: Councilmen. Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, McCracken, Matney
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL t
LegislativegIntent Ordinances
Councilman Coen suggested that consideration be given to the inclusion
of more information in ordinances to show the legislative intent of each.
No action was taken on the matter at this time.
A2gearance of Newspaper Vending Machines.
Councilman Bartlett stated that many of the newspaper vending machines
in the downtown area of the City were deteriorating in appearance and
requested that the newspaper publishers be apprised of this problem in
order that they may take steps to remedy the situation.
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Clarification Requested - Refuse Disposal
Councilman Bartlett stated that he had received numerous inquiries from
citizens regarding the types of trash containers to be permitted, as a
result of the recent announcement stating that oil drums and other recep-
tacles exceeding the maximum permitted weight, were unacceptable for such
use. He suggested that an effort be made to inform the public of the
reasons leading to the stricter enforcement of this present ordinance.
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council that newsletters
relative to this matter would be inserted in the water billings and addi-
tional announcements would be publicized prior to November 1, 1969.
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Report - OccupancyOcdupancy Standards
Mayor Green requested a progress report relative to the limitation of
occupants per dwelling study being conducted by the staff.
The City Attorney informed the Council that a conference between his
office and the Police and Fire Departments had been held and that a
report on this matter will be presented at the next meeting.
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Removal of Political Signs
Mayor Green stated that he had been informed that a requirement exists
in the City Ordinance Code pertaining to the removal of political campaign
signs but that he felt it would be advantageous to secure a cash bond
from each candidate at the time of their filing to ensure the removal of
the signs.
Discussion was held by Council on the matter; however no action was taken
at this time.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 6:10 P.M. Council was re-
convened at 7:35 P.M. by the Mayor.
COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
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Request — Preparation of Consent Calendar
The City Clerk stated that the Council at present, is operating on a
modified consent calendar agenda and requested Council permission to
proceed with the preparation of a true consent calendar agenda on an
experimental basis. He further stated that many cities conduct their
meetings using a consent calendar agenda and that the use of this method
had resulted in a considerable savings of time.
Mayor Green stated that this would be a worthwhile effort toward shorten-
ing Council meetings, and granted permission to the City Clerk to pro-
ceed with the trial of various types of consent calendar agendas.
Status Report on Various City Projects
The Director of Public Works presented status reports on the construction
progress of the Golden West Street project, Beach Parking Lot, and water
well project, which had been delayed by an operating engineers strikeo
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REQUEST FOR CITY ORDINANCE REGULATING VICIOUS DOGS
The City Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Lloyd G. Haymes,,
8302 Bryant Drive City, requesting that the City adopt an ordinance
prohibiting the keeping of vicious or dangerous dogs by homeowners.
Discussion was held by Council regarding this matter. and it was
determined that acts perpetrated by vicious dogs on private property
could be resolved only by recourse through the courts.
Mayor Green ordered the communication received and filed.
APPEAL - DENIAL OF COUNCIL PERMIT RB WILDER - WINDANSEA - GRANTED S
The Clerk presented a letter of appeal from Mr. Robert B. Wilder. 1727
Superior Street. Costa Mesa., to the denial by the City Clerk of a business
license to operate a business of the retail sales of surfboards and re-
lated merchandise, known as "Windansea", at 115 Main Street, City.
The Clerk informed the Council that he had found nothing detrimental to
Mr. Wilder or his proposed operation in the police report, and had
denied same because of Council consideration of the location. He
recommended to Council that they grant Mr. Wilder a permit and direct
him to issue a business license.
On motion by Kaufman, Council granted a Council Permit to Mr. Robert
B. Wilder to operate the business of retail sales of surfboards and
related merchandise at 11.E Main Street, City, and directed the City
Clerk to issue a business license for same. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO 69-24 - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 69-24, on property located on the northwestern
side of Admiralty Drive, extending northwesterly approximately parallel
with Pacific Coast Highway for a distance of 1050 feet, for a change of
zone from C4 Highway Commercial District to RI Single 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 Case
No. 69-24 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending approval of Zone Case 69-24.
Mayor Green 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 Bartlett, 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. 69-24. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING- ZONE CASE NO 69-25 - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 69-25, on property located at the southeast
corner of Bushard Street and Atlanta Avenue, for a change of zone from
RA-0 Residential Agricultural District, combined with oil production,
to R1 Single 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
Case No. 69-25 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning
Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commissions
reasons for recommending approval of Zone Case No. 69-25.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the
Mayor,
On motion by Kaufman, Council 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, 69-25. Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 69-23 - APPEAL - FUN MASTERS - GRANTED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal filed by Fun Masters, Inc., 911 E. Virginia, Rialto,
California, to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional
Exception No. 69-23 to permit a temporary amusement facility including
a concrete slab, temporary office and watchman's quarters on property
located on the west side.of Beach Boulevard, approximately 400 feet
north of Pacific Coast Highway, in the C3 General Business District
and R5 Office -Professional District.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on this public hearing had been met, and
that he had received no communications or written protests to Conditional
Exception 69-23 or to the recommendation of the Planning Commission other
than the letter of appeal.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending denial of Conditional Exception 69-23.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
Mr. George Arnold, 4W2 loth Street, City, addressed Council and stated
that he believed a temporary amusement facility at this location con-
stitutes good land use and would benefit the youth of the community.
Mr, Jack Hanna, 21462 Pacific Coast Hwy,, City, addressed Council and
stated that he felt that hardship has been proven by the appellant and
requested that Council approve Conditional Exception 69-23.
Mr. E. C. Barnes, Vice -President of Fun Masters Inc. addressed Council
and gave reasons why he believed a temporary amusement facility should
be allowed on this property.
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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.
Considerable discussion was held by Council on this matter.
The City Administrator recommended approval of Conditional Exception 69-23
subject to review by the Board of Zoning Adjustments.
On motion by Bartlett, Council overruled the decision of the Planning
Commission and granted Conditional Exception 69-23 subject to conditions
stipulated by the Board -of Zoning Adjustments and the Planning staff.
Motion carried.
HEARING - REVOCATION OF BUSINESS LICENSE - EXECUTIVE SALON - CONTINUED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a. hearing
to consider the revocation of business license issued to Emma M. Van
Buren to conduct the business of massage and sauna at 17434 Beach Boule-
vard, City.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation on said hearing had been met, and that he had received no com-
munications or written protests to this hearing.
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council that the attorney
representing Mrs. Van Buren had requested a two week continuance of
this matter. Action was withheld until consideration had been given to
the hearing on revocation of permits for employees of this business.
HEARING - REVOCATION OF PERMITS - EXECUTIVE SALON - C-ONTINUED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a hearing
to consider the revocation of permits issued to Patricia Mae Shelton,
Betty Jean Costello and Christine Lois LeMasters, masseuses employed
by the Executive Salon, 17434 Beach Boulevard, City.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation on said hearing had been met, and that he had received no com-
munications or written protests to this hearing.
On motion by Coen, Council continued this hearing along with the pre-
vious hearing to the meeting,of September 15, 1969. Motion carried.
PRESENTATION OF POSTER - PEOPLE FOR PARKS COMMITTEE
Mr. Cris C. Cris, 9671 Adams Avenue, City, representing the People for
Parks Committee, addressed Council and presented a framed poster used
in the successful parks campaign of June 3, 1969, for display in a public
building of Council's choice.
Mayor Green extended the Council's appreciation to Mr. Cris and the
People for Parks Committee members and stated that the poster would
be displayed in an appropriate place in the City.
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GEORGE ARNOLD - LITTER COMPLAINT
Mr.. George Arnold, 408� loth Street, City, addressed Council and pro-
tested the debris and litter present in the parking lot located between
Sixth and Seventh Streets and also stated that a number of cars were
illegally parked in alleys throughout the downtown area of the city.
Mayor Green directed that this matter be referred to the City Adminis-
trator.
COMMENDATION RECEIVED BY CITY
The City Administrator informed Council that he had received a letter
of commendation from the City Manager of Upland, California expressing
admiration for the successful efforts of the citizens committee for parks
in the recent passage of the Park Bond issue.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Coen, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Paul C. ones
City Clerk
Paul C . 4Tones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
. John V. V. Green
Mayor
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