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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California,
Monday, October 6, 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 Edward Erny - First Methodist
Church.
RnT,T, r.AT,T.
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
None
CONSENT CALENDAR(ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR)
On motion by.McCracken, Council removed Item -- Petition For Rate
Increase Yellow Cab from the Consent Calendar. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Kaufman, and carried unanimously, the following consent
items were approved as recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
I. MINUTES - APPROVED - Regular meeting of September 15, 1969 and the
regular adjourned meeting of September 16, 1969, as written and on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
2. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 6963 - SHAPELL INDUSTRIES - APPROVED
Accepted Monument Bond No. d400bb - Performance Bond No. d40087 - Labor
and Material Bond No. 84-oo87a. (General Insurance Co. of America) and
authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement - Tract 6963.
3. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 6893 ^ LA CUESTA - APPROVED
Accepted Monument Bond No. MOO82 - Labor and Material Bond No. 840082
(General Insurance Company of America.) and authorized execution of the
Subdivision Agreement - Tract 6893.
RELEASE LABOR & MATERIAL BOND - TRACT 6073 - STELLRECHT - APPROVED
Approved release of Labor and Material Bond for Tract 6073 a,s six month
hold period had been satisfied.
5. DEDICATION OF' IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 6332 - APPROVED
Accepted improvements dedicated to public use in Tract 6332 and author-
ized release of Monument Bond.
6. ORANGE COUNTY COz70PERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM AGREEMENT - APPROVED
Accep ed and authorized execution of an amended J.oint Powers Agreement
for subject Library System.
7. SCAG RECOMMENDATIONS - AIR POLLUTION CONTROL - APPROVED
Council, based upon a redommendat ion ad:opte , by . he . CAG atand ing
Committee an Air -:Pollution .Control .and the SCAG Council- of _Air
Pollution Control Officers in joint meeting on August 13, 1969, hereby
endorses the Statement of the Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control
District of July 10, 1969, and in the interests of air pollution con-
trol in the Southern California air basin, urges the continuation of
the present import quotas on low sulpher.content.oil which are due to
be terminated on March 151, 197-0.
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8. DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 6248 - APPROVED
Accepted improvements dedicated to PLMDlic use in Tract 6248 and authorized
release of the Faithful Performance portion of the Improvements Bond and
the Monument Bond.
9. RES NO 3053 - APPROVING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS - ADOPTED
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACHAPPROV-
ING TIIE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS."
10. FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6675 - GULF OIL CO - APPROVED
Accepted offers of dedication as shown on Final Tract Map No. 6675, Located:
Northeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Admiralty Drive; Acreage:
14.3415; Lots: 60; Developer: Gulf Oil Company, P.O. Box 54064, Terminal
Annex, Los Angeles, California; and adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Department as follows:
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.
Further instructed the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to the
ma,p and deposit" "same with any licensed title company after receipt of a
writing from such company stating that it will cause preliminary proces-
sing of such map by the County, but will not record said ma,p or cause
it to be recorded until the completion of all the conditions, and receipt
by such title company of prior written consent to record said map, from
the City Clerk.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
1. PETITION FOR RATE INCREASE - YELLOW CAB
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed that the peition for rate increase
filed by Yellow Ca,b of Newport and Costa, Mesa, Inc., be referred to the
staff for study;- and included in the ULI Sub -Committee Transportation
Study. Motion carried.
BID AWARD - SIGNALIZATION - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - CC-114
The Clerk read a, communication from the Director of Public Works stating
that bids for the installation of signal facilities on Pacific Coast
Highway at Golden West Street, First Street, Huntington Street, and mod-
ification-of the signals at Main Street - Project CC-114, had been opened
at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, October 6, 1969, in the Administrative Annex by
the City Clerk, -City Attorney and the Director of Public Works, and that
Smith Electric Company, Stanton, California, was the low bidder with a,
bid in the amount of $75,768.00. Mr. Wheeler recommended that the Council
award the bid to Smith Electric Company, and reject all other bids. The
bids submitted were as follows:
Smith Electric Supply - Stanton, California, - 175,76.8.00
E. D. Johnson - Anaheim, California, - 78,235.00
Steiny & Mitchel - Los Angeles, California, - 92,100.00
On motion by Kaufman, Council awarded the contract for Project CC-114
to Smith Electric, Sta,nton,. California,, the lowest responsible bidder,
for the bid amount of $75,768.00; rejected all other bids and directed
the Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders and return their bid bonds.
Motion carried.
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APPOINTMENT - STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 57 - CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City Administrator presented a transmittal of names submitted by
various civic organizations for appointments to the Council appointed
City Advisory Committee for=the State Highway Route 57.
On motion by Coen, and carried unanimously, the following persons were
appointed to serve on City Highway Advisory Committee for State Highway
Route ..-57:
Mr. William Wren H. B. Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Lawrence Sallman Junior Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Cris C. Cris Home Council
Mr. George J. Galkin H. B. Board of Realtors
Mrs. Ralph Wiese League of Women Voters
Mr. Larry L. Curran Concerned Citizens Committee
Mayor Green then appointed Vice -Mayor McCracken to serve as temporary
Chairman of the City Highway Advisory Committee for State Highway
Route 57.
PERMISSION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE - CITY ADMINISTRATOR - GRANTED
The City Administrator requested Council"permission to attend the Inter-
national City Managers Conference to be held October 12 through 16, 1969,
in New York City.
On motion by Coen, Council granted the City Administrator permission to
attend the International City Managers Conference to be held October 12
through 16, 1969, in New York City, with reasonable expenses allowed.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordina,nces-
1528, 1529, 1530, 1531, by title, waived further reading and passed and
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Councilmen:
NOES:
Councilmen:
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
Shipley, Bartlett,
Coen, Green
None
None
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
ORDINANCE NO 1528 - ZONE CASE NO 69-24 - ADOPTED
"BAN 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 NORTHWESTERN SIDE OF
ADMIRALTY DRIVE, EXTENDING NORTHWESTERLY APPROXIMATELY PARALLEL WITH
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 1050 FEET."
ORDINANCE NO 1529 - ZONE CASE 69-25 - ADOPTED
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
BUSHARD STREET AND ATLANTA AVENUE."
ORDINANCE NO 1530 - PRECISE PLAN 69-2 - ADOPTED
"BAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 31 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN
NO. 69-2, ALIGNING ELM AND ASH STREETS AND CYPRESS AND SYCAMORE AVENUES."
ORDINANCE NO 1531 - ESTABLISHES SPEED LIMITS - ADOPTED
"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 ON GOTHARD STREET."
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read O-rdinances
1532, 1533, 1535 by title and waive further reading by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
.Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO 1532 - COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT - FIRST READING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9430.2 (RETAIL STORES) AND
9430.5 (SERVICES) TO ADD TO PERMITTED USES IN THE C2, COMMUNITY BUSINESS
DISTRICT."
ORDINANCE NO 1533 - OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS - FIRST READING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9103.3.1.2, RENUMBERING SECTION
9103.3.1.1 AND ADDING CERTAIN OTHER SECTIONS, ALL PERTAINING TO OPEN
SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R11,''SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT'."
ORDINANCE NO 1535 - USE OF MIRRORS - FIRST READING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 7511.19.1 AND ADDING ARTICLE
407, REGULATING THE USE OF MIRRORS IN SAID CITY."
ORDINANCE NO 1534 - REQUIREMENTS - Ml-A & M1 ZONES - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1534 a, first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS THEREOF REGULATING THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR FRONT, SIDE AND REAR YARDS IN THE Ml-A AND M1 ZONES."
Considerable discussion was held by Council as to the effect this pro-
posed ordinance would have in relationship to the industrial growth of
the C ity. .
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1534. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Multi -family Zoning Study
Councilman Ma,tney stated that the Multi -family Zoning Study Committee
was still in the process of gathering information and would present a,
report for Council's consideration at a, later date.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
League of California Cities - Committees
Mayor Green reported that the State Director of the League of California,
Cities had requested that any Council members who wish to be named to
League committees contact him as soon as possible.
COMMENDATION - SHERATON BEACH INN
Mayor Green expressed appreciation on behalf of the City Council and
Police Department to the Sheraton Beach Inn for their invaluable assist-
ance and co-operation for the use of their facilities in the pursuit
and supression of a, vice -ring operating in this area.
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Visit to Parking Authority Project Area,
Councilman Matney 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 - Guarantee Provisions
Counc-ilman Shipley requested that a, study be made regarding the tree
survival guarantee provided by tract developers for the purpose of deter-
mining whether the present guarantee period is adequate.
The Director of Public Works was 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 -Franciscan Fountains.
The Director of Public Works was requested to investigate the possibility
of fencing the drainage 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:
NOES:
Councilmen:
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
Shipley, Bartlett,
Coen, Green
None
None
Veterans Day Memorial Services
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Mayor Green stated that he and 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 voter
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
Shipley, Bartlett,
Coen, Green
None
None
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
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Duke KaYianamoku Memorial
The Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development informed Council that
the memorial bust of #the late Duke Kana,namoku had been install ed.at the
entrance to the Pier 6;_id that it has attracted considQrable comment.
Attendance Authorized - Director of Harbors, Beaches & Development
The City Administrator informed Council of a communication from the Boy
Scouts of America inviting Mr. Vincent Moorhouse, Director of Harbors,
Beaches and Development, to assist in the re -writing of an aquatic safety
manual a,t 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 Broback 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-
istrator in the Estates 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.
APPLICATIONFOR 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 Paddock",
at 113 Main Street, City.
The Clerk informed the Council that he ha,d 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
to operate the business of beer bar at 113 Main Street,
directed the City Clerk to issue a business license for
carried.
Mr. Jerry Erwin
City, and
same. Motion
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO 6R-12 - CONTINUED
Mayor Green announced that this was -the ..day and hour set for, a contin-
uance of a, public hearing on Zone Case No. 69-12, on property located
400 feet south of Warner Avenue, 660 feet west of Edwards Street for a,
change of zone from Rl to R3. Said hearing was opened at the meeting
of June 2, 1969, continued to the meeting of June 16, 1969, and again
continued to August 18, 1969, at which time it was continued to this
date.
The Clerk read a, communication from Macco Corporation requesting a, con-
tinuance of this matter to the meeting of November 3, 1969...
On motion by Green, Council continued the public hearing on Zone Case
No. 69-12 to the meeting of November 3, 1969. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO 69-29 - APPROVED
Mayor Green .announced that this was the day and hour set for a, public
hearing on Zone Case No. 69-29, on property located 260 feet south of
the centerline of Hamilton Avenue and west of Brookhurst Street, for a,
change of zone from E5 Office -Professional District to R3 Limited
Multiple 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. 69-29 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 No. 69-29.
Mayor Green declared the hearing -open.
Mr. Ronald Fell, representing Standard Pacific Corporation, developer
of the property, addressed Council and gave reasons why he believed
the request for zone change should be granted by Council.
There being no one further 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 Coen, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Com-
mission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effect-
ing the change of zone in Zone Case No. 69-29. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - ZC 69-26 & CE 69-34 - APPEAL - FR:EDLIQS _ CORP - DENIED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal filed by Fredrick. Development Company, Fullerton,'
California,, to the denial by the Planning Commission of Zone Case 69-26,
on property located on the west side _ off' Bolsa Chica, Street, 170 feet
south of Warner Avenue for a, change of zone from C2 Community Business
District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District; and also
appeal the decision of the Planning Commission in denying Conditional
Exception 69-34 to permit the following:
(1) Construction of a, 50 unit apartment complex with zero side yard
setback for carports constructed within such development.
(2) Detached carports to be -constructed within 12 feet of Bolsa Chica
Street.
(3) A 10 foot front yard setback on the commercial portion of the
development in lieu of the required 50 foot setback in the C2
Community Business District. Located west of Bolsa Chica, Street,
170 feet south of Warner Avenue.
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
Conditional Exception 69-34 or Zone Case 69-26.
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The Planning Director presented a, resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending denial of Zone Case No. 69-29 and Conditional
Exception No. 69-34.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
Mr. Henry Fredricks, the appellant, addressed Council and gave reasons
why he believed nis appeal to the decisions of the Planning Commission
should be granted.
There being no one further 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 Coen, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and denied Conditional Exception No. 69-34 and Zone Case No.
69-26. Motion carried.
RELOCATION OF BUILDING - PROTESTS - PUBLIC HEARING - WITHDRAWN
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a, public
hearing to consider a, protest filed by--M. K. Taggart, 1704 Coral Place,
Seal Beach, to the moving of a, building located at 17541 Edwards, City,
to 520 16th Street, City, on property legally described as Lots 18 and
2C, Block 515, Tract Huntington Beach, 17th Street Section.
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 the
relocation of said building.
The Director of Building and Safety addressed Council and stated that
he had received a, request for reimbursement of relocation inspection
fee from the applicant, Mr. Jose A. Brown, 9282 Velardo, City, as he
no longer planned to proceed with the relocation of the building, and
wished to withdraw his application for building relocation.
On motion by Coen, Council approved the applicant's request that the
application to relocate a, building from 17541 Edwards Street to 520
Sixteenth Street, be withdrawn. Motion carried.
RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Green called a, recess of the Council. at 8:15 P.M.
The Mayor then called an Executive Session of the Council to be held in
the Administrative Conference Room.
RECONVENE COUNCIL
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
was reconvened by the Mayor at 9:14 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Shipley, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned at 9:15 P.M. 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. reen
Mayor
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