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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-01-19MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, January 19, 1970 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 John Crumpler - Ellis Avenue Baptist Church. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green, Shipley (arrived at 5:15 P.M.) Councilmen Absent: None 711 CAMPFIRE GIRL NUT SALE Mayor Green announced that the annual sale of mixed nuts which is sponsored by the Campfire Girls is presently under way, and all Councilmen, Department Heads, and others who might be interested, were invited to purchase their wares. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS APPROVED) Following the reading by title of Resolutions contained therein, on motion by Kaufman, and. carried unanimously, the following consent items were approved and adopted, as recommended, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, :Green NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley 1. MINUTES - Regular Adjourned. Meeting of December 8, 1969, Regular meeting f December 15, 1969, Regular Adjourned. Meeting of December 18, 1969, Regular Meeting of January 2, 1970 and Regular Adjourned Meeting of January 12, 1970, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk. AV ) 2. IMPROVEMENTS - YORKTOWN & INDIANAPOLIS - CC-120 - AHFP 532 & AHFP 500 Approved Plans and Specifications for the improvement of Yorktown from Newland to Brookhurst, and Indianapolis from OrangeCounty Flood Control District - D02 Channel to Brookhurst, and directed the Clerk to adver- tise for bids when the project is released by the Director of Public Works. 7 F,] 3. WATER WELL NO. 5 - CC-118 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION Accepted work completed by Healy Tibbitts Company and directed the Clerk to record a Notice of Completion, as recommended by the'Director of Public Works. ry 4. ESTABLISHING FEE - CANDIDATES 'STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS" Accep ed the fee of 150.00 recommended by the City Clerk, as a for the cost of printing, handling and mailing of Statements of Qualifications for the 1970 General Municipal Election. )3 5. CHAIN LINK FENCE PROJECT - CC-137 - VARIOUS LOCATIONS Approved. plans and specifics ions for the installation of chain fences at various locations in the City, and directed. the Clerk advertise for bids when the project is released by the Director Public Works. deposit link to of Page #2 - Council Minutes - 1/19/70 a- � 6. AGREEMENT - STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Approved an Agreement with the State Depar ment of Finance to determine the April, 1970, population figure and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. - �: 7. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - NO. 70-D3 Approved Reimbursement Agreement No, -D3 with Mills Construction Company for storm drain facilities in Drainage Area, 12 and authorized execution of same. 4`r -5 8. REIMBURSEMENT - MILLS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Approved reimbursement o 0.00 to Mills Construction Company for con- struction of off -site water main at Heil Avenue and Algonquin Street. 9. REIMBURSEMENT - C & D DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Approved final reimbursement o , 2. o C & D Development Company for construction of off -site water main. in conjunction with develop- ment of'..,Tracts 5561 and. 5560, per Reimbursement Agreement No. 140. 10. REIMBURSEMENT - SHELL OIL COMPANY Approved final reimbursement of T9,301-05 to Shell Oil Company for the construction of off -site water main at Magnolia Street and Garfield Avenue, per Reimbursement Agreement No.'133. 11. ZONE CASE NO. 69-40 - WM. LYON DEVELOPMENT CO. - DENIED Sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and denied Zone Case No. 69-40 on property located on the north and south side of Holland Drive, approximately 180 feet east of Beach Boulevard. - William Lyon Development Company, Inc. for change of zone from Highway Commercial District and R5 Office Professional District, to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. 12. RESOLUTIONS RES. NO. 3115 - ABANDONING PROCEEDINGS - ASSESSMENT DIST. 6803 - ADOPTED "RESOLUTION ABANDONING PROCEEDINGS - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6803 - HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA." RES. NO. 3116 - ENACTMENT BY CONGRESS OF S3093 - ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING THE ENACTMENT BY CONGRESS OF S3093, THE CALIFORNIA MARINE SANCTUARY ACT OF 1969.11 RES. NO. 3117 - CONDUCT OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 14, 1970 - ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST- ING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PERMIT THE COUNTY CLERK TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELAT- ING TO THE CONDUCT OF A..GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 14, 1970." }o s . RES. NO. 3118 - INTENTION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY - ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPRESS- ING ITS INTENTION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR PART OF THE CENTRAL CITY PARKSZTE." RES. NO. 3119 - REQUESTING LEGISLATION - GAS TAX FUNDS - ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST- ING LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURES OF GAS TAX FUNDS." RES. NO. 3120 - INFORMAL BIDS - CONSTRUCTION OF WAREHOUSE - ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RE- COGNIZING AND DECLARING THE URGENT NECESSITY FOR PRESERVING PROPERTY, AND AUTHORIZING THE LETTING OF A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATION DEPARTMENT WAREHOUSE WITHOUT ADVERTISING FOR BIDS." 57 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 1/19/70 13. LICENSE AGREEMENT - SO. CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Approved the License Agreement between the My and Southern California Edison Company for the use of Edison Right -of -Way located east of Magnolia Street, north of Hamilton Avenue at a rental fee of $282.00 yearly, and authorized execution of same. v `f FIRST ANNUAL CITY-WIDE FESTIVAL - APPROVED The City Administrator informed. Council of a request from the Huntington Beach Coordinating Council for full endorsement, assistance from all departments and an official proclamation for the First Annual City -Wide Festival to be held on Saturday, May 23, 1970, at the future Civic Center Site. He recommended Council grant this request. On motion by Matney, Council endorsed the First Annual City Wide Festival to be held May 23, 1970 at the proposed Civic Center Site; directed that all departments of the City render assistance in the pro- ject, and approved the preparation of an official proclamation to publicize the event. Motion carried. �-y HUMANE SOCIETY - INCREASE - IMPOUNDING FEES - APPROVED The City Administrator informed. Council of a request from the Huntington Beach Humane Society for an increase in fees charged in the operation of the pound. The City Administrator recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The Huntington Beach Humane Society be required to pave the parking lot at the shelter, provide landscaping and. all other necessary repairs. 2. The trucks operated by the shelter be equipped with a radio system so they can be dispatched. while in the field. 3. Provide night service or on -call humane. officers on a seven day, twenty-four hour basis. On motion by Matney, Council directed, the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting the change in rates, subject to the above conditions, and a comprehensive bookkeeping system which would be subject to audit by the City of Huntington Beach. Motion carried. j' e' ROUTE 1 COAST FREEWAY - STUDIES The City Administrator requested that Council agree to the reopening of studies on Route l (Coast) Freeway, at the next Highway Commission Meeting, as requested by the City of Newport Beach. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council take the position that they would be agreeable to such reopening of the route studies so long as no dwelling units would be taken in Huntington Beach as the result of any revision. On motion by Kaufman, Council agreed to the reopening of the Route 1 (Coast) Freeway studies so long as no dwelling units would be taken in Huntington Beach. Motion carried. is FOURTH OF JULY PARADE The City Administrator informed. Council of a, letter from the Huntington Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce offering to stage the Fourth of July Parade for the same amount as last year. Councilman Coen suggested that the amount of funds for the parade be excluded in the motion at this time. On motion by Coen, Council authorized the Huntington Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce to stage the 1970 Fourth of July Parade. Motion carried. Page #4 - Council Minutes - 1/19/70 SIGN ORDINANCE - REQUEST.FOR AMENDMENT The City Administrator informed Council of a request from the Director of Building and Safety and the Assistant Planning Director to facilitate enforcement of the recently enacted sign ordinance (Article 976) by amending such ordinance to give the Board of.Zoning Adjustments the authority to determine any questions as to interpretation of the sign ordinance regulations. They further requested that the Board be authorized to act in this capacity until the ordinance is effective. On motion by Kaufman, Council, by minute action, directed the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Article 976, "Sign Code," and authorized the Board of Zoning Adjustments to make interpretations of the sign ordinance until such amendment to the Sign Code is effective. Motion carried. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION On motion by Matney, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1548 and 1549 by title, waived further reading and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORD. NO. 1548 - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 69-7 - LANDSCAPING - ADOPTED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9432.3(c), 9790 AND 9792.2 RELATING TO LANDSCAPING." ORD. NO.71549 - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 69-IO - SERVICE STATIONS - ADOPTED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9430.5(g); AMENDING SECTIONS 9430,, 9430.7, 9430.7.1, 9453 AND 9471; ADDING SECTIONS 9454 AND 9454.1 PERTAINING TO SERVICE STATIONS." ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1551, 1552, and 1553 by title and waived further reading by the following unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORD. No'.1551 - ZONE CASE NO. 69-33 - FIRST READING "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 HEIL AVENUE AND MAGNOLIA STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE No. 69-33)." h i k, ORD. NO. 1552 - AMENDING DM 31 - FIRST READING "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 31 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN No. 69-3, ALIGNING PROSPECTIVE BELSITO DRIVE BETWEEN NICHOLS STREET AND EMERALD LANE." ORD. NO. 1553 - AMENDS SECTION 9104 - FIRST READING "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9104 PERTAINING TO FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES IN THE R1 DISTRICT." 3 Page #5 - Council Minutes - 1/19/70 REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES System& Analysis & Data Processing Committee Report- Continued to 7:30 Mayor Green directed that the Systems Analysis and Data Processing Committee Report be held until the 7:30 portion of the meeting. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Meetings Announced Mayor Green announced that there would be a General Meeting of the League of Cities in the City of Seal Beach at the Old Ranch Country Club on January 22, 1970. He also announced a Southern California Association of Governments meeting to be held on February 18, 1970, at the Statler-Hilton in Los Angeles. COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS Billboards The Director of Building and Safety informed Council that this depart- ment had received no cooperation from billboard owners, in an attempt to contact them regarding billboard problems. IT 3 Election Posters The Clerk informed Council that he had met with the City Attorney and the Director of Building and Safety and that they would soon have an information sheet available regarding election signs. He further stated it was determined that it will be necessary for all candidates who wish to display signs to post a bond guaranteeing removal of all such signs. Arterial Highway Financing The Director of Public Works commended the Arterial Highway Financing Committee in cooperation with the County of Orange, for the fine work they had accomplished.throughout Orange County. RECESS Mayor Green called a recess of the Council at 5:37 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 7:40 P.M. by the Mayor. �7 CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH WEEK - PROCLAMATION Mayor Green introduced Dr. Rizzo, representing the Dental Association, who requested that Council authorize an official proclamation for Children's Dental Health Week for February 1 through 7, 1970. Mayor Green directed that an official proclamation be prepared endorsing Children's Dental. Health. Week to be held from February 1 through 7, 1970. �1 CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY WEEK Mayor Green introduced Mrs. Kenneth Brown, Chairman, Childrents Home Society, and two other members. Mrs. Brown requested that Council authorize an official proclamation for Children's Home Society Week for the week of.Fel�ruary 2, 1970. Mayor Green directed that an official proclamation be prepared endorsing Children's Home Society Week to be held during the week of February 2, 1970. 01 Page # 6 - Council Minutes - 1/19/70 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE REPORT Councilman Coen introduced the members of the Systems Analysis and Data Processing Committee, as follows: Dick Belyea, Dick Waidzunas, John Robbins, Ben Arguello, Michael Bokor, and Robert Fisler. Mr. Fisler briefly outlined two of the important points in the report: That the computer could be used to make a profit by leasing to outside businesses, and that it could be used more extensively within the City. On motion by Matney, Council continued the Systems Analysis and Data, Processing Committee as presently composed for an indefinite period, and commended the Committee for doing outstanding work. Motion carried.. A motion was made by Bartlett to adopt the 6th recommendation in the report of the Systems Analysis and Data Processing Committee as follows: Evaluation of systems areas such as management education, operations analysis and systems design, technical training, personnel standards, programming, facility operation, hardware and software selection. Before being put to vote an amendment to the motion was made by Kaufman to additionally adopt the 2nd recommendation in said report: To explore, plan for, and develope ad.d.itional applications of the system to reduce administrative costs in other areas of City operation and take advantage of all computer capacity available. A vote was taken on the amendment and the amendment carried. The motion as amended was then put to vote and the motion carried. MARKSMANSHIP AWARDS - PRESENTATION BY ELKS LODGE Mr. Joe Farley, Exalted Ruler of the Huntington Beach Elks Lodge and Mr. Tony D'Arrigo made an award to the Huntington Beach Police Depart- ment of a perpetual trophy listing the names of Police Officers who have received the annual Marksmanship Awards made by the Lodge. This trophy was received by Police Chief Earle Robitaille on behalf of the Department. Officer Darrell Poodry was then presented the 1969 Marks- manship award for making the highest single score, and Officer William Bruce the award for the highest 12-month average. REQUEST FOR CAMPOUT - BOY SCOUTS Mr. David Hayward addressed Council and. requested approval for use of the Central City Park fr an March 27 through 29, 1970, for a campout for Boy Scout Troop #134. He also requested that the troop be permitted to hold an Easter Sunrise Service for the community. Development Coordinator Thomas Severns informed Council that the troop' should be required to meet the following requirements: 1 Provide Liability insurance, making the City co-insured. 2 Provide one rest room for every 25 people. 3 Contact adjacent owners, provide same liability insurance, and assure no trespassing. On motion by Shipley, Council approved the use of the Central City Park from March 27 through 29, 1970, for a, campout for Boy Scout Troop #134 with all conditions set forth by the Development Coordinator having been met, and to hold a non -denominational Easter Sunrise Service. Motion carried. M Page #7 - Council Minutes - 1/19/70 :� DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO SALE OF PARK BONDS - ADOPTED The Clerk read by title the following Resolutions No. 3121, 3122 and 31233 pertaining to.Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals, Approving of Official:Statement, and Appointing of Paying Agent in the sale of park bonds. (a) RES.-NO. 3121 - INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR BONDS - ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR'BONDS OF SAID CITY." ( b ) RES1.. NO... '3122 - APPROVING OFFICIAL STATEMENT ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING OFFICIAL STATEMENT," Vic) RES. NO. 3123 - APPOINTING PAYING AGENT - ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPOINTING PAYING AGENT." On motion by Bartlett, Council passed. and adopted Resolution Nos. 3121, 3122, 3123 by the following roll call- vote• AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken,.Kaufman, Matney,. Coen, Green NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:. None ZONE.CASE NO. 69-37 - RESOLUTION OF INTENT - APPROVED Mayor Green announced that this was the day and, hour set for a public hearing on Zone Case No. 69-37 on property located on the southeast corner of Adams Avenue and. Brookhurst Street from C2 to C4 with a 50 foot setback from the ultimate property line. The Clerk informed Council that.all legal requirements for notifica- tion, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met, and that he had received no communications or written protests to Zone. Case No. 69-37 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission.. The Planning Director presented. a resume' of the Punning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of Zone Case No. 69-37.. Mayor Green declared the hearing open. Mr. Ed Kerins, President of the Meredith Gardens Association, gave reasons why his organization was in favor of the change of zoning. 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 directed. the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting the'change. of zone in..Zone Case No. 69-37. Motion carried. M Page #8 - Council Minutes -- 1/19/70 DEVELOPME.NT - THE SIGNAL COMPANIES, INC.-- RES. NOS. 3124 & 3125 -.ADOPTED Mr. Milford Dahl, Attorney representing The Signal Companies, Inc.,, addressed Council and requested that, due to.a shortage of time; Council pass resolutions approving agreements and accepting deeds for easements and rights -of -way in their development located east of Beach Boulevard, on the north and south side of Adams Avenue. The City Attorney addressed Council and stated that he had not had an opportunity to review said agreements and resolutions. On motion by Kaufman, Council approved. dedication of land and agreements subject to approval of the City Attorney, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley,'Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Clerk read Resolution No. 3124 in full - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ACCEPTING THE GRANT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by Bartlett, Council passed and adopted Resolution No. 3124, subject to approval of the City Attorney, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Clerk read Resolution No. 3125 in full - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ACCEPTING THE GRANT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by Kaufman, Council passed and adopted Resolution No. 3125, subject to approval of the City Attorney, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None IDLE WELL - ALEXIS CORFINO Mr. Alexis Corfino, 4024 Woodman Avenue, Sherman Oaks, California, addressed Council and requested that he be allowed. to reactivate his idle well on Lots 25 and 27, Block 210, Huntington Beach Tract (10th and Olive Avenue) The Oil Field Superintendent informed Council that once a well has been declared an "idle well" by his department, it cannot be reactivated. He further stated that said well was in a, nonconforming zone. Mr. A. C. Marion, 18892.Main Street, City, addressed Council and explained the history of the well, and why Mr. Corfino was now interested in reactivation of his idle well. The City Attorney then outlined the previous action of the Planning Commission, and the action Council had taken on this matter. Mayor Green informed Mr. Marion and Mr. Corfino that subject well had been acted upon at a previous meeting and there was nothing that Council could do at this time. Mayor Green directed the City Attorney to inform Mr. Marion of Council's previous ruling, and further directed the City Clerk to provide minute action of the meeting if necessary. 613 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 1/19/70 ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Motion carried. ATTEST: Pau ones City Clerk Paul C UJones City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City, of Huntington Beach, California 9, i -- -�► Mayor W