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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-10-06Page #5 - Council Minutes - 10/6/69 Visit to Parking Authority Project Area, Councilman Ma,tney reported that Mr. William Penn Mott Jr., Director of the State Parks and Recreation Department, plans to visit Huntington Beach during November for the purpose of reviewing the Parking Authority project development. Trees - Gua,ra,ntee Provisions Councilma,n-Shipley requested that a, study be made regarding the tree survival gua,ra,ntee provided by tract developers for the purpose of deter- mining whether the present gua,ra,ntee period is adequate. The Director of Public Works wa,s directed to review this matter to deter- mine the feasibility of requiring that tract developers provide a longer guarantee period than is now demanded. Drainage Ditch - Fra,nciscan Fountains. The Director of Public Works wa,s requested to investigate the possibility of fencing the dra,ina.ge ditch near the Franciscan Fountains tract to prevent children from entering the area,. State Legislators Commended Mayor Green stated he believed that the State Legislative members repre- senting Orange County should be commended for their effective representa- tion of their legislative districts. On motion by Bartlett; Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of commendation for transmittal to the State Legislators representing Orange County, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Veterans Davy Memorial Services Mayor Green stated that he a,nd Mr. Hal Wirtz, Commander of American Legion Post #133 had discussed the possibility of the City endorsing a, Veterans Day memorial service to be planned by the Legion. On motion by Shipley, Council endorsed the Veterans Day Memorial Service to be presented by the American Legion Post #133 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:.Shipley,. Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman,.Matney, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None Green ABSENT: Councilmen:.None COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS Expenditure Authorized for Walkways The Director of Public Works requested that Council authorize an expenditure of approximately $5,000.00 to provide 7700 feet of asphalt sidewalks adjacent to the Edison High School for the safe passage of students. On motion by Shipley, Council authorized an expenditure of $5,000.00 from the Contingency Fund for construction of asphalt side walks adjacent to the Edison High School, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Ma,tney, Coen, Green NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 986 Page #6 - Council Minutes - 10/6/69 Duke Kaha,na,moku Memorial The Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development informed Council that the memorial bust of i he late Duke Kana,na,moku ha,d been installed .a,t the entrance to the Pier 6-id that it ha,s attracted considerable comment, Attendance Authorized - Director of Harbors, Beaches & Development The City Administrator informed Council of a, communication from the Boy Scouts of America, inv,i.ting Mr. Vincent Moorhouse, Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development, to assist in the re-writ.ing of an aquatic safety manual at a, workshop to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 11 through 13, 1969. On motion by Kaufman, Council authorized Mr. Vincent Moorhouse, Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development, to attend the Boy Scouts of America. workshop to be held ip Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 11 through 13, 1969, with reasonable"expenses allowed. Motion carried. RECESS Mayor Green called a, recess of the Council at 5:34 P.M. Council was reconvened at 7:37 P.M. by the Mayor. PRESENTATION - MAYOR GREEN - NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK CITATION Mr. Jack Broba,ck representing the Daily Pilot Newspaper, presented the "National Newspaper Week Citation" to Mayor Green. TALBERT ESTATE PROPERTY - SIXTH STREET & OCEAN AVENUE The Clerk presented a, communication from Mr. C. A. Higbie, Attorney, 220 Marine Avenue, Balboa, Island, representing Mr. Gordon Walker, Admin- istra,tor in the Esta,t-�F- of Margaret E. Talbert regarding property located on Sixth Street and Ocean Avenue. Mr. C. A. Higbie, Attorney, addressed Council and requested that the City initiate condemnation proceedings on the estate property or that Council rescind Resolution No. 3046, pertaining to non -issuance of per- mits in the Parking Authority area, as the property cannot be sold due to this encumbrance. Considerable discussion was held on this matter, however, -no action was taken at this time. APPLICATION VOR COUNCIL PERMIT - JERRY ERWIN - "THE PADDOCK" - APPROVED The Clerk presented a, letter of appeal from Mr. Jerry Erwin, 611 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, to the denial by the City Clerk of a, business license to operate the business of beer bar, known as "The Pa,dd.ock", at 113 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 Coen, Council granted a, Council Permit to Mr. Jerry Erwin to operate the business of beer ba,r at 113 Main Street, City, and directed the City Clerk to issue a, business license for same. Motion carried.