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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, March 2, 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 Edward Erny - First Methodist
Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
None
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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO CITY EMPLOYEES - COMMUNITY CHEST
Mayor Green presented a, plaque to Fire Chief Picard from Mr. Jack Collins,
Manager of the Orange County A.I.D. United Givers Division, on behalf
of the local chapter of the Community Chest expressing appreciation
to the management and City employees for their contributions to the
A.I.D. Program.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman McCracken requested that Resolution No. 3134 pertaining to
Master Plan Amendment No. 70-1, be removed from the Consent Calendar
in order to hold separate discussion on the matter.
r CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS APPROVED
Following the reading by title of Resolutions contained therein, on
motion by Bartlett, and carried unanimously, the following consent
items were approved and adopted 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 - Regular Meeting of February 16, 1970, and Regular
Adjourned Meeting of February 19, 1970, as written and on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
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2. GRANT OF EASEMENT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
Approved the granting of an eight foot easement from Main Street to
Beach Boulevard to the Southern California, Edison Company, to overlay
the 12,000 volt primary electrical service to the Beach Parking Lot
which feeds all the buildings and lighting; and directed the Mayor
and Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.
3. RELEASE10$ LABOR & MATERIALS BOND - TRACT 6429 - HUNTINGTON HARBOUR
Authorized release of the Labor and Materials Bond for Tract No. b429,
Huntington Harbour Corporation as the six month retention period ha,s
been satisfied.
4. DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT No. 6568
Accepted improvement for public use in Tract No. 6568 located at
Hamilton Avenue and Newland Street; authorized release of the Faithful
Performance portion of the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond,
and termination of the Subdivision Agreement.
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5. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT No. 6650 -- S.D.C.
Accepted Monument Bond No. SCR-707-2 -- - Improvement Bond
No, SCR-707-26-63 and Labor and Materials Bond No. SCR-707-26-63a -
(Firemanas Fund Insurance Company); approved and authorized execution
of the Subdivision Agreement - Trace No. 6650.
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6. FINAL TRACT MAY NO. 7o46 - NEWPORT BALBOA SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOC.
Accepted�offer.s of dedication as shown on Final Tract Map No. YOT77,
located 500 feet south of Hamilton Avenue, east of Brookhurst Street;
Acreages 3.080; Lots; 101 Developer; Galloway & Associates, Costa,
Mesa, California; and adopted the map subject to standard conditions
set forth by the Department, of Public Works and Planning Department
in Resolution No. 3056, adopted October 20, 1969, with the stipulation
that said map shall be recorded prior to May 6, 1970.
Further, instructed the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to
the map and deposit same with any licensed 0it'le company after receipt
of writing from such company staring 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 conditions and
receipt, by such title company of prior written consent to record said
map, from the City Clerk.
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7. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - GOLDEN WEST STREET IMPROVEMENTS CC-097
Accepted work on improvements of Golden West Street - Project CO-097 -
completed by Sully -Miller Contracting Company for a final contract
amount of $799,599.83; and directed the Clerks to file a Notice of
Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
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8. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 70-D2 - DOYLE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Approved Reimbursement Agreement. Noe 70-D2 with Doyle Development
Company for storm drain Facilities in Drainage Area., 5C, and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
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.9. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 70-D4 - DOYLE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Approved Reimbursement Agreemeni No. 70-D ^with Doyle Development
Company for storm drain facilities in Drainage Area, 9, and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
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10. REIMBURSEMENT AGREFMENT NO. 70-D5 - DOYLE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Approved Reimbursement Agreement No. 70-D5 with Doyle Development
Company for storm drain facilities in Drainage Areas 5 and 5C, and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same, on behalf of
the City.
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11.. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 70-S1 - DOYLE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Approved Reimbursement Agreement No. 70-S1 with Doyle Development
Company for sewer pump station facilities on Graham Street south of
Warner Avenue - Tract No. 5792, and authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute same, on behalf of the City.
12. RESOLUTIONS
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RESOLUTION NO. n4 1 - ABATEMENT OF WEEDS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH,
CA.LIFORNIA DECLARING A NUISANCE TO EXIST, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATE-
MENT THEREOF,"
RESOLUTION NO n42 - AUTHORIZES EXPENDITURE - SEWER FUND
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND,"
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RESOLUTION NO. 3143 - CRA.NT TO ACQUIRE OPEN -SPACE LAND- PARKS
"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 ACQ,UI:RF OPEN -SPACE LAND FOR PARK AND
RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.''
RESOL.UTION15. 31 - "NEWLAND ANNEXATION NO. - PROCEEDINGS INITIATED
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
DECLARING THAT .PROCEEDINGS ARE INITIATED TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED AS "NEWLAND
ANNEXATION No. 4," AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION AND
OF THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING WRITTEN PROTESTS THERETO"
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RESOLUTION NO 5 3145 - CONDOLENCE - CONGRESSMAN JAMES B. UTT
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
EXPRESSING THE RESPECT, GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION OF THE COMMUNITY
FOR THE EXEMPLARY WORK ACCOMPLISHED BY JAMES B. UTT, CONGRESSMAN, DURING
A LIFETIME OF DEDICATION TO HIS FELLOW MAN."
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13. AUTHORIZATION APPROVED TO ATTEND SEMINAR - CITY LIBRARIAN
Approved the recommendation of the City Administrator that the City
Librarian be granted permission to attend a seminar on the "Changing
Role of the Community Library" to be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan,
March 10-11, 1970, with reasonable expenses allowed.
14. REQUEST - H.B. FIREMAN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOC, & H.B. PEACE OFFICERS ASS[
Approved requests from the Huntington Beach Fireman's Benevolent
Association and Huntington Beach Peace Officers Association for
formal acceptance as "Formally Recognized Employee Organizations".
15. AGREEMENTp-�HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - COMBINED ELECTION
Approved an agreement between the Huntington Beach City School District,
and the City, stipulating that the School District shall reimburse the
City in the amount of $528.00 for its share of the costs of the combined
general city and school election on April 14, 1970.
16. COMMERCIAL LEASE - SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Approved and authorized the City Administrator to execute a Commercial
Lease on a parcel of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company property,
located on the east side of Anderson Street between the north and south
roadways of Pacific Avenue, Sunset Beach, for parking automobiles and
related vehicles of the Department of Harbor and Beaches and the Fire
Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 3134 - MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 70-1 - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3134 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING ITS MASTER PLAN
OF LAND USE TO INCLUDE MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 70-1".
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3134
by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On motion by Kaufman, Resolution No. 3134 was passed and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
BID AWARD - STREET IMPROVEMENTS - E.L. WHITE CO. INC. - CC-120
The Clerk read a communication from the Director of Public Works stating
that bids for the construction and improvement of Yorktown Avenue
between Newland Street and Brookhurst Street, and improvement of
Indianapolis Avenue between Magnolia Street and Brookhurst Street -
Project CC-120 - had been opened at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, March 2, 1970,
in the Administrative Conference Room by the City Clerk, City Attorney
and the Director of Public Works, and that the firm of E. L. White
Company, Tnc., Garden Grove, California, was the low bidder with a
bid in the amount of $98,951.49. Mr. Wheeler recommended that Council
award the bid to E. L. White Company, Inc., and reject all other bids.
The bids submitted were as follows:
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E. L, White Carrpany, Inc.
John B. Ewles
Mark Construction
O.E. Henderson
Sully Miller
Handley Construction Corp.
Industrial Contracting Co.
Coxco, Tnc.
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- ,range, Calif - $ 98, 951.49
- Westminster, Calif. - 99,217.78
Garden Grove, Calif. - 1035654.99
Santa, Ana, Calif . 104,189.62
Orange, Calif. - 104.969.10
Santa Ana, Calif. - 107,268.45
-' Stantor, Calif. - I12, 574.1.3
- Stc,'i"t*,r;r� :`a,1i.f. - 130,235.49
-' Ga--fden Grove, Calif _ 132,674,93
On motion by Kaufman, r'ounci.:Z awarded ,hoe contract for Project CC-120
to E. L. White Company, I nc � , (Garden Gr,vve California, the lowest
responsible bidder, for a bid a:mr,unf of $9� 951o49; rejected all other
bids, and directed the. Clerk. tc rz-z.ify the unsuccessful bidd.ers and
return their bid bonds. Mc -ion carried.
BID AWARD SEWER MAIN LONSTR�CTIC�N HEI�TSON CONSTRUCTION COe - CC-1,54
The Clerk read. a commu.nicaticn from the Director of Public Works stating
that bid; for the construction of a sewer main on Green Street from
Warner Avenge to Pearce :Street and on Pearce Street from 170 feet west
of Green Street to four feet east of Bolsa, Cnica Street, had been opened
at 9:00 A.f4. on Monday, March 2, 1970, in the Administrative Conference
Room by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of public Works,
and that the firm of Henson Construction Company, Bell Gardens, California,
was the low bidder with a bid in the amount of $18,018.00. Mr. Wheeler
recommended that Council award the bid to Hensor Construction {company
and reject all other bids. '?he bids submitted were as follows:
Henson Construction Co,
- Bell Gardens, Calif.
- $i8,018.00
Ja L. Scott
- Anaheim, Calif.
- 21,625,0C
Robert L. Farmer
- Fountain Valley, Calif.
- 24,047.25
A & T
- 'L'ustin, Calif. .
- 251 801.25
Lark Construction
- Long Beach, Calif.
- 25,97 7 .50
Mercury Company
- El Monte, Calif.
- 26,491,a0
Muniz Pipeline
- Huntington Beach, Calif .
- 26,661.50
Sokol Constructi.or,
- San Gabriel, Calif.�-
27,190.00
R. &, L. Sewer. s
Bellflower, Calif .
- 2(,702.00
William J a Dez arov
- Los Alamitos, Calif.
- 37, 312. 50
On motion by Coen, Council awarded the contract for Project CC-154 to
Henson Construction Company, Bell Gardens, California, the lowest
responsible bidder, for a bid a;riourt of $18,01.8.00; rejected all other
bids, and directed the Clerk to notify the iinsuccessfu'1 bidders and
return their bid bonds. Motion carried.
BEACH � VD. WATER MAIN - C:C.;-1.55 - BID AWARD - DEFERRED
The City Administrator requested that the bid award for the Beach
Boulevard Water Main - project CC-155 be deferred to the evening portion
of the meeting.
REQUEST'IFOR LEGISLATION -- INCREASED TIDErAN JS REVENUE - CCAST-RL COMMUNITIES
The City Administrator reccm-nr.ended that Assemblyman Robert Burke be
requested by the Council to iw..rod•-�Lce a. new bill in the State Assembly
to increase the share of tidelands revenue for the coastal communities
from the State Tidelands Fu.nd, to 5 per cent.
On motion by Caen, uaiu.ncil directed t'n�; C;i.ty Administrator to contact
Assemblyman Burke to requet the introduction of a. bill in. the State
Assembly to increase tidelands revenue to Coastal cities 1'1.1.e motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Groon
NOES: Counci.lmen.: None
ABSENT.: Councilmen: None
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed. the Clerk to read Ordinance
Nos. 1556, 1557, and 1558 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
ORDINANCE NO, 1556 - ZONE CASE NO, 69-38 - 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 EAST OF BUSHARD STREET SOUTH
OF HAMIILTON AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE N0. 69-38)."
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ORDINANCE NO. 1557 - ZONE CASE NO. 70-2 - 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 NORTHWEST CORNER OF
WARNER AVENUE AND GOTHARD STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 70-2)."
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ORDINANCE NO. 1558 - FIRE ZONE NO. 1 - ADOPTED
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 8112.1 THEREOF PERTAINING TO
FIRE ZONE NO. l."
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion by Coen, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance
Nos. 1560 and 1561 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
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ORDINANCE NO. 1560 - PERMITTED USES IN INDUSTRIAL DIST. - FIRST READING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9511 (4) AND 9551.1, AND
AMENDING AND ADDING CERTAIN SECTIONS PERTAINING TO PERMITTED USES
IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS."
ORDINANCE NO. 1561 - DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY - FIRST READING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION.1254 RELATING TO DISPOSITION
OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY."
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PLACEMENT OF PLAQUES - PARKING AUTHORITY PROJECT
The City Administrator requested Council direction regarding the pre-
paration of the Dedication Plaque for the 2400 space Beach Parking
Authority complex.
On motion by Shipley, Council authorized the City Administrator to
proceed with preparation of the Dedication Plaque on which the names
of the present Council members will be inscribed, to be placed in
the Beach Parking Authority complex. Motion carried.
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REPORTS - COUNCIL COMM:iT EES
Systems Analysis and Data _processing Committee
Councilman Coen stated that a meeting of the Systems Analysis and Data,
Processing Committee would be held March 6, 1970, and requested that
all Department Heads attend as there will be a short audio and visual
presentation demonstrating the uses of systems analysis and data pro-
cessing in municipal. government.
Oil. CommiKee
Mayor Green reported that the Oil Committee had completed a draft
setting forth wording for the oil -combining and idle well reactivation
sections of the Oil Code.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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Request - Y�ermrssion to Leave State
Councilman Matney requested permission to be absent from the State
from March 11 to March 18, 1970.
On motion by Bartlett, Councilman Matney was granted permission to be
absent from the State from March 11 to March 18, 1970. Motion carried,
with Councilman Matney abstaining.
Completion of Hope View Park
Councilman Matney inquired as to the priority status for the completion
of Hope View Park.
The Assistant City Administrator stated that a report on this matter
would be prepared for presentation at the next meeting.
Tdle ON -Wells
Councilman Matney asked if the production of natural gas by otherwise
idle wells would still be considered as a valid basis in determining
the active status of oil wells.
Considerable discussion was held by Council., but no action was taken
on the matter.
Agreemeri -3-yChamber of Commerce - Study Requested
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Administrator to prepare
a report for presentation at the next meeting regarding the continuance
of the contract presently in effect: between the City of Huntington
beach and the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce for industrial pro-
motion. Motion carried.
Hearin. 3 - Dissolution of Harbor District
Mayor Green announced that on March 19, 1970, the Assembly Committee
on Coastline Preservation will conduct hearings on a bill submitted
by Assemblymen Cory and Briggs pertaining to dissolution of the Harbor.
District.
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COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
1970-71 A.H.F.0CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CONTRACTS
The Director of Public Works informed Council of the planned Arterial
Highway Financing Projects for the City for fiscal year 1970-71 stating
that the City would receive County funding in the amount of $744,000.00.
He stated that when approved by the Board of Supervisors, work would
begin on the following projects:
1. Widening of Bolsa Chica, Street
2. Hamilton Street
3. Garfield Avenue
4. Atlanta, Avenue - widened to four lanes from Lake Street to Bushard
Street
5. Edwards Street
6. Bolsa Chica, Street and Rancho Avenue Signaliza,tion.
Discussion was then held between the Director of Public Works and Council
regarding the feasibility of paving a, portion of Slater Avenue adjacent
to Lake View School, and Mr. Wheeler was requested to report on the
matter at the next meeting.
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BID AWARD-- BEACH BOULEVARD WATER MAIN - CC-155 - BARRON & ECKHART
The Director of Public Works stated that informal bids had been received
Friday, February 27, 1970, at 2:00 P.M. by the Department of Public
Works for the construction of a 12 inch water main and appurtenances
in Beach Boulevard between Heil Avenue and Edinger Avenue - Project
CC=155 - and that the firm of Barron and Eckhart, South El Monte,
California was the low bidder with a. bid in the amount of $52,152.00.
Mr. Wheeler recommended that Council award the bid to Barron and
Eckhart, and reject all other bids. The bids submitted were as follows:
Barron and Eckhart - So. El Monte, Calif.- $52,152.00
R. M. Vukanovich - Alhambra, Calif. - 54,864.00
Scott Brothers - Santa, Ana, Calif. - 55,531.20
Witon Construction - Los Angeles, Calif. - 60,700.00
On motion by Coen, Council awarded the contract for Project CC-155
to Barron and Eckhart, South E1 Monte, California, the lowest responsible
bidder, for a, bid amount of $52,152.00; rejected all other bids, and
directed the Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders and return their
bid bonds. Motion carried.
Request ?or ,Report
Councilman Shipley stated that he believed many problems would be pre-
sented due to Talbert Avenue going through the new Central City park,
and requested that the Administrator review possible solutions to this
problem for report at the next Council meeting.
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Sign Code Vi/ola,tion - Illegal. Display of Merchandise - Service Station
The City Attorney reported that the constitutionality of the section of
the Sign Code pertaining to illegal display of merchandise had been
upheld by the Court in the case of People vs Parry. He further reported
that his office will file misdemeanor complaints against billboard
owners who are not complying with sign removal, but that a long and
complex court battle is anticipated.
Proposed JP Agreement - Huntington Beach High School District
Mayor Green requested the City Administrator to contact the Board of
Trustees of the Huntington Beach Union High School District to determine
their intentions regarding the possibility of a, Joint -Powers Agreement
between the District and City to provide space for High School District
Offices.
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Cash Registering System - Beach Concessionaires
The Finance Director requested ghat the mayor appoint a, Council Committee
to meet with the beach concessionaires regarding the selection"of a
mutually acceptable and wcrkable cash. registering system.
Mayor Green. a,ppo nfed. Cou.ncil-men Matney and Bartlett to meet with
himself and the con.ce.sis onai.res 6.t the Sherat= Conference Roo m on.
March 9, .1970
Fire Rating Study
Fire Chief :Picard informed Council that results of the rating being
conducted.by the Pacific Fire ,Rating Bureau would be completed probably
in December, 1970.
RECESS
Ma,yo;r .G,regn called. a recess of t1i.e Council, at 5m 43 .:P.M, ..;The meeting
was reccnvened, a,.t 7: 38 .P,Mo by. ,the Mayor.
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HSUS PRO?ss_� CHILDREN ° S ZOO ;
Councilman. 'Bartlett ;requ:ested the City Administrator to investigate .
the proposal of the Humane Society of the United States- for a: Children s `
Zoo. to, be located: in the new Cent-ra:l City dark,
PUBLIC -FEARING APPEAL ABANDONMENT OF WELL DENIED
Mayor Green announced that this was. the day and. hour s:et for a,, public
hearing ;to consider an appeal filed by L. C. Enterprises; Inc,,
5455 Wilshire., Boulevard, Las : Ange,les,,_ to the decision .of the. Oil Field
Superintendent that the well 7Nina. Bell BA-15' . Located on lots,.J1 3ji 5�
and 7, Block 516, 17t" Street Section, is an idle well and that within
90 days, the owner::sha.11 c,lea,n and restore ,the drilling site in con.-
fortuity to the Huntington, Beach Ordinance Cade -The appellant,
La Co Enterprises requests an extension of time of six months in,order,,-
to commence with. abandoning procedures.:
The Clerk informed. Council that all legal: -:requirements. for notifica,
tign:, publication and posting ;on said public hearing.had .b:een met an,0::
that he ha,d :received no communications: or written protests :t<o this
matter, iea
oth,l:r ahan the ter of ; appeal.
A video tape of the subject property was presented for Council's
information by the Director of .Planning,
The Oil, :Field .Superintendent presented a brief, resume on, the matter.
Mayor Green dec•la,red .: whe -.hearing open
Mr, Frank W, Konyi, President, of L. G. Enterprises, Inc., addressed
Council. `and- gave :reasons why 'ne believed that his request for an
�_,xtenSLon of tlrie o s'i), months to begin Abandonment procedures, should
be granted -b.y Gounc it s
Tne:re .being no one further present to speak on the matter, and there
being no,further protests filed, ei .her oral or:written,,the:hearing
was closed, by the- Mayor.
Following considerable discussion, on motion by Kaufman, Council,
sustained the decision. of, t-he_ Oil Field Superintendent and denied
th.e appeal. for an' exten.sl.on of time to commence abandonment procedures
on said well:. Motion..carried
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PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 69-2 & CODE AMENDMENT 69-12
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour sot for public
hearings on Code Amendment No. 69-12 proposing to establish procedure
for Use Permit application to the Planning Commission and the manner
in which appeals are made to City Council; and Code Amendment No. 69-2
which proposes to permit Planned. Residential Developments subject to
Use Permit approval in the R1, R2 and E3 Districts. He stated that
hearings on the two matters would be conducted simultaneously.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting on said public hearing had been met and that he
had received communications from the Huntington Harbour Property Owners
Association and the Chamber of Commerce regarding Code Amendment No. 69-2.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending approval of said Code Amendments.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
Mr. Harry Burkford, Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association,
17181 Westport Drive, City, addressed Council regarding provisions
set forth in Code Amendment No. 69-2.
Mr. Jim Bentson, Vice -President of the Huntington Harbour Property
Owners Association, 16642 Melville Circle, City, addressed Council and
stated that he did not believe that said Code Amendments were in the
best interest of City development.
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 regarding Section 6 - (Open
or Public Land) and Section 9311.2 (Maximum Density) contained in
Ordinance No. 1563 pertaining to Planned Residential Districts.
On motion by Kaufman, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission; approved Code Amendments Nos. 69-2 and 69-12 and directed
the Clerk to give Ordinance No. 1563 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH _AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9730.19 AND ARTICLE 984; BY RE-
NUMBERING CERTAIN SECTIONS; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 902 ENTITLED "ENFORCE-
MENT", SECTIONS 9101.3.1 AND 9201.3.1, CHAPTER 93, ENTITLED "PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT", ADDING DEFINITIONS TO SECTION 9700, AND
ADDING ARTICLE 984, ENTITLED 'FUSE PERMIT".
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1563. When put to a, vote, the motion carried 'by the following
unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Attorney was directed to amend Section 9700 (o) of Ordinance
No. 1563 to read as follows: "Shall include parks dedicated or proposed
to be dedicated for public use, school sites, areas set aside for school
sites, easements or rights of way for electrical transmission lines,
or areas set aside for water uses or flood control channels;" also to
amend the last sentence in Section 9311.2 to read as follows- "For
the Purpose of this section gross acreage shall not includ open or
public land as defined in this code".
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PUBLIC ZONE CASE NOe 70-' APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 70-3, on property located at the southeast
corner of Bushard Street and Adams Avenue for a, change of zone from
RA Residential Agricultural District to El Single Family Residence
District
The Clerk informed Co-ancil la:t. 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. 70-3, or to the recommendatior. of approval of the Planning
Commission.
The Planning Director presented a, resume' of the Planning Commissions
reasons for recommending approval of Zone Case No. 70-3.
Mayor Green declared th.e hearing open.
There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no
protests filed either oral or written, t;.e :kiearing was closed by the
Mayor.
Or. motion. by Ba.rt,lett, Council s,asta,ined the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
effecting the change of zone in Zone Case No. 70-3. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEAR No - ZONE CASE N0a 69-45 _ APPROVED
Mayor Green announced t?-Lat this was the day and hour set for a, public
hearing on Zone Case No. 69-45, on property located at the northwest
corner of Atlanta, Avenue and Bu.s:h.ard Street for a, change of zone
from RA-0 Residential. Agricultural District, combined with oil pro-
dUction, to Rl Single Family Residence District•°
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 comrrnanications or written protests to Zone
Case No. 69-45 or to the reccynmenda,tion 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. 69-45
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
effecting the change of zone in Zone rase No. 69-45. Motion carried.
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'J.BLIC HEAMING - APPEAL - CE NO, rC-1 - W.M. ELLIOTT, VTR, - DEFERRED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a, public
hearing on an appeal to the denial: by the Planning Commission of Condi-
tional Exception No. 70-1 to permit ,he reactivation of an oil well
which has been idle for more than six months, on property located on
the north side of Utica, Avenue, approximately 100 feet east of Delaware
Street .in the R2 Two Family Residence District.
The Clerk informed Council, that al.l legal requirements for notifica-
tion, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met and
that h,.e had received a., communication from Mr. Donald M. :smith,
13282 La, Vaughn, Gardena Grove, California, supporting Mr. Elliott2s
request.
The Planning Director presented a. video tape of the area, and resume'
of the Planning Comnission`s reasons for recommending denial of
Conditional Exception No. 70-1.
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Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
The Clerk read a communication from Mr. Adam A. Ausing, P.O. Box 5454,
Santa, Monica, California, requesting that Council approve Conditional
Exception No. 70-1.
Mr. R. W. Shull, 1704 Coral Place, Seal Beach, addressed Council and
gave reasons why he believed Council should deny Mr. Elliott's request.
Mr. W. M. Elliott, appellant, 8321 Magic Circle, City, addressed Council
and gave reasons why he believed Council should permit the reactivation
of his well.
Considerable discussion was held by Council on this matter.
There being no one further present to spew on the matter and there
being no further protests filed either oral or written, the hearing
was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Coen, Council deferred action on this appeal to the meet-
ing of May 4, 1970, and further directed the City Administrator to
contact the Sun Oil Company regarding possible safety violations on
their oil sites. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-1 - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for the con-
tinuance from February 16, 1970 of a public hearing on Code Amendment
No. 70-1 for the purpose of considering a proposed Code Amendment to
add Article 966 - Community Facility District to the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code; such district to designated areas devoted to major
public development which serve the community's need for educational,
recreational, health, safety, governmental and administrative facili-
ties and also the manner by which these areas may be reclassified.
Mayor Green declared the hearing reopened.
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; approved Code Amendment No. 70-1 and directed the Clerk
to give Ordinance No. 1564 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY RENUMBERING ARTICLE 966 ENTITLED 'S1 DISTRICT', AND ADDING A
NEW ARTICLE 966, ENTITLED, 'COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT'."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1564. When put to a, vote the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEA� NG - CODE AMENDMENT NO, 70-2 - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a, public
Lea -ring on Code Amendment No. 70-2 to add Article 967 - Civic District
Suffix to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code; such district to be
designated to establish civic districts which may be placed around
civic centers, public parks, public buildings, or public grounds in
Major public developments, and to describe the procedure for Design
Review Board review of plans in this district prior to any permit being
issued and the manner in which appeals may be made to the City Council.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notifica-
tion, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met and
that he ha,d received no communications or written protests to Code
Amendment No. 70-2 or to the recommendation of approval of the
Planning Commission.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
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Mr, Jerry Shea, representing the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Action
Committee, addressed Council and stated that, as this is a far reaching
ordinance, provisions should be made requiring a public hearing, there-
by notifying the affected property owners.
There being nc one further present to speak on the matter and there
being no protests filed either oral or written, the hearing was closed
by t Le Mayor,
On motion by Bartlett, Council sustained the decision_ of the Planning
Commission, approved Code Amendment No. 70-2 and directed the Clerk
to give Ordinance No. 1565 a, first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HUN`IINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY ADDING LHERETO FRTI.CLE 967 ENT11L;ED, 'CIVIC DISTRICT SUFFIX ° .''
On motion by Bartlett-, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1565. When put to a, vote the motion passed unanimously.
It was determined by Council that the words "After public hearings
as provided for zone changes in this coder be inserted in the first
line of Section 9671 pertaining to zoning, regulations.
Following discussion, on motion by Kaufman, Council directed the City
Administrator to confer with the American Institute of Architects
concerning, the revision of the Design Review Board Ordinance to include
registered architects. Motion carried,
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - CE 70-2 - GRE.ENLEAF MOBILE HOMES - DENIED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing for the purpose of reconsidering an appeal filed by Anton
Dumhart, Attorney, 12411 Gilbert, Westminster, on behalf of California,
Mobile Home Dealers Association to the approval by the Planning
Commission of Conditional Exception 70-2, to permit: the sale of
mobile homes in conjunction with a mobile home park for a period of
six months, in the E5 Office -Professional District, on property
Located on the east side of Pacific Coast Highway, 100 feet north-
west of Beach Boulevard.
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
Conditional Exception No. 70-2 other than the letter of appeal.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open,
Mr, Anton Dumhart, Attorney, representing the appellant, addressed
Council and gave reasons why he believed the Planning Commission's
approval of Conditional :Exception No. 70-2 was not. warranted.
Mr. Thomas Keenan, Attorney, 433 W. 8th Street, Santa, Ana, addressed
Council and stated his objections to the granting of Conditional
Exception No. 70_.2,
Mr. Fred Hampton, representing Greenleaf Mobile Home Sales, addressed
Council and gave reasons why he believed Conditional Exception
No� 70=2 should be granted by the Council.
Mr, B, Jo del Valle, 639 S, Spring Street, Los Angeles, Attorney
representing Greenleaf Mobile Homes, addressed Council and stated
that he believed the reasons set forth by his applicant met the
requirements for i3 sua.,nce of a, Conditional Exception.
Mr. Thomas L. Stevens, representative of Butterfield Land Development
Corporation, a Division of Coldwell Banker, addressed Council and gave
reasons why he believed approval of this Conditional Exception was
warranted.
Mr. R. D. Daly, Manager of the Driftwood Beach Club Mobile Park,
addressed Council and gave reasons why he believed Council should
grant approval of Conditional Exception. No. 70-2.
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Mr. John Earl, Driftwood Beach Club, addressed Council and stated that
he believed approval should be granted to Conditional Exception No. 70-2.
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.
On motion by Kaufman, Council sustained their previous decision,
overruled the decision of the Planning Commission and denied Conditional
Exception No. 70-2. Motion carried.
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REQUEST - CHRISTIAN YOUTH CENTER - JAMES MARACCO
Mr. James Maracco, 2525 Newport Avenue, Costa Mesa, addressed Council
and requested permission to open a Christian Youth Center at 302 Pacific
Coast Highway, City, and spoke at length regarding the proposed
operation.
The Council informed Mr. Maracco of the policy for issuing business
permits in the downtown area,, stating that perhaps this location was
not the most suitable for his enterprise, due to law enforcement
problems existing in the area,.
Considerable discussion was held between Council and Mr. Maracco;
however.no action was taken on the request.
REQUEST - MOBILE HOME LEGISLATION
Councilman Matney requested the City Administrator to obtain a copy
of the legislation enacted by the City of Stanton pertaining to condi-
tions imposed on mobile home parks.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 12:30 A.M. to Monday, March 9,
1970, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Paul C. nes
City Clerk
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
N. John V. V. Green
Mayor
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