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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday,.June 1, 1970
Mayor Shipley 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.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Gibbs, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
Councilmen Absent: None
REQUEST - �G ATERING TRUCK ,OPERATION
The City Administrator informed Council of a request from Mr. Jay
Mastroianni, 16551 Tripp Circle, City, to operate a catering truck
service on beach property west of the Municipal Pier, owned in fee by
the Huntington Pacific Company, and subject to a public recreational
easement.
The City Attorney recommended that the request
Council Permit be issued to Mr. Mastroianni to
subject to reasonable conditions imposed by the
and without prejudice to the public's rights to
easement. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS APPROVED
be granted and a temporary
conduct said business,
City Administrator,
the beach recreational
The following consent items were approved as recommended, by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Gibbs, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
1. MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of regular meeting of May 18,
1970, and regular adjourned meeting of May 25, 1970, as written and on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
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2. NOTICE40F COMPLETION - BOX CULVERTS - CC-127 - YORKTOWN - INDIANAPOLIS
& SLATER AVENUES - Accepted work on Box Culverts- York own,
Indianapolis and S ater Avenues - Project CC-127 completed by Ecco
Contractors for a final contract amount of $299,433.70, and directed
the Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
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3. DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO. 5855 - SLATER DEV. CO.
Accepted improvements dedicated to public use in Tract No. 5 55 -
located on the northeast corner of Edwards Street and. Talbert Avenue;
authorized release of the Improvement Bond. and the Monument Bond, and
termination of the Subdivision Agreement.
4. LABORfBe MATERIALS BOND - TRACT 5855 - SLATER DEV. CO.
Accep ed abor and Materials Bond No. 5-3- 03 - Con inental National
Insurance Company), and directed the City Clerk to file same with the
City Treasurer.
5. BOND REDUCTION AND SUBSTITUTION OF SURETY
Tract No. �481 - Huntington Harbour Corporation
Approved Monument Bond No. 073987 and Improvement Bond. No. 073986
(Argonaut Insurance Company) which are substitution of sureties, with
the Improvement Bond also being a bond reduction; and authorized release
of existing Monument Bond No. 0338-G-65 and Improvement Bond. No.
0338-A-65, and directed the City Treasurer to notify the bonding company
of said action.
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Tract No. 5050 - Huntington Harbour Corporation
Approved Monument Bond No. 073991 and. Improvement Bond No. 073990 -
(Argonaut Insurance Company) which are substitution of sureties; and
authorized release of existing Monument Bond. No. 1082-63 and Improve-
ment Bond No. 1081-6,,, and directed the City Treasurer to notify the
bonding company of said action.
Tract No. 5360 - Huntington Harbour Corporation
Approved Monument Bond No. 073988 and Improvement Bond No. 0?3989 -
(Argonaut Insurance Company) which are substitution of sureties; and.
authorized release of existing Monument Bond No. 0366-64 and. Improve-
ment Bond No. 0365-64, and directed the City Treasurer to notify the
bonding company of said. action.
6. ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM AGMT. - 1970-1971 FISCAL YEAR
Approved. the fo lowing Arterial Highway Financing Program Agreements
for 1970-71 Fiscal Year and directed. the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
same on behalf of the City:
#533 - Atlanta Avenue - Lake Street to Bushard Street
#537 - Bolsa Chica Road - Edinger Avenue to Rancho Road.
#543 - Edwards Street - McFadden Avenue to Warner Avenue
#549 - Garfield Avenue - Beach Boulevard. to Brookhurst Street
#551 - Hamilton Street - Newland Street to Brookhurst Street
7. FULL AND FINAL REIMBURSEMENT - KAVANAUGH & BEARD DEV. CO.
Approved full and final reimbursement in the amount of T3-,021.86 to
Kavanaugh and Beard. Development Company for the construction of an
offsite water main in Gothard Street north of Warner Avenue.
8. FULL AND FINAL REIMBURSEMENT - KEN JOSLIN - WATER MAIN
Approved full and Mal reimbursemen in the amour of $561.60 to Ken
Joslin for the construction of an offsite water main at 7542 and 7552
Warner Avenue.
9. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-150 - BROOKHURST & BOLSA CHICA STREETS
Accepted work on Brookhurst and Bo sa Chica S ree s resurfacing -
Project CC-130, completed by Griffith Company for a final contract
amount of $55,156.64, and directed the Clerk to file a Notice of Com-
pletion with the Orange County Recorder.
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10. HAMILTON AVENUE BOX CULVERT AT D02 CHANNEL - CC-160
Approved plans and specifications for the construction and widening
of the Hamilton Avenue reinforced concrete box culvert crossing of
the Orange County Flood Control District's D02 Channel, and authorized
the City Clerk to advertise for bid.s when the project is released by
the Director of Public Works.
11. BETTERMENT AGREEMENT NO. C533 - 0. C. FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
Approved Betferment KgreementNo. C533 be weer e My an he Orange
County Flood Control District to widen the culvert crossing of Hamilton
Avenue at the Talbert Channel to provide ad.d.itional capacity in the
structure, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on
behalf of the City.
12. SANDRA'LEE - SIMS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - ASSESSMENT DIST 6602
Authorized the Director of Public Works to proceed with condemnation
of the rights -of -way for the construction of streets, sewers and. water
lines necessary for formation of the Sandra Lee -Sims Assessment Dis-
trict No. 6602. Ninety percent of approximately 40 owners in said
Assessment District having d.eeded required rights -of -way, leaving only
10 percent to be affected. by the condemnation.
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13. DESIGN REVIEW NO. 70-23 - SPRINGDALE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Approved. schematic Design Phase for Springdale Neighborhood Park per
the City's contract with the firm of Cornell, Bridgers and Troller, as
recommended for approval by the Design Review Board, Recreation and.
Parks Commission and. the City Administrator, and subject to the con-
currence of the Westminster School District.
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14. DESIGN REVIEW NO. 70-24 - CLEGG-STACEY NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Approved Schematic Design Phase for Clegg -Stacey Neighbor ood Park per
the City's contract with Cornell, Bridgers and Troller, as recommended
for conditional approval by the Recreation and. Parks Commission, Design
Review Board and City Administrator, and subject to the concurrence of
the Westminster School District.
RESOLUTIONS
On motion by Coen, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution
Nos. 3175, 3176 and 3177 by title, waived further reading and, passed.
and. adopted same by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Gibbs, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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RES. NO. 3175 - ADOPTED - OPPOSING AMENDMENTS - RE: GASOLINE TAX FUNDS.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOS-
ING ANY AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE XXVI OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION WHICH
PROTECTS GASOLINE TAX FUNDS."
RES. NO. 3176 - ADOPTED - OPPOSING TRESTLE AS RECREATION FACILITY
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOS-
ING THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE TRESTLE ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF THE SANTA ANA RIVER AS A PIER AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY."
RES. N0. 317f - ADOPTED - SUSPENDS ISSUANCE OF PERMITS - MORATORIUM AREA
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUS-
PENDING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING AND OTHER PERMITS FOR USES IN THE
'TOP OF THE PIER' DEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA INCONSISTENT WITH USES DESIG-
NATED IN MASTER PLAN AMENDMENTS 70-1 AND 70-2."
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PARKING AGREEMENT - H.B. UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT - APPROVED
The City Administrator recommended that Council approve an agreement
between the City and the Huntington Beach Union High School District
to use a portion of the civic center site for automobile parking with
no fees to be charged to the District for said. use, and with insurance
protecting the City to be provided by the School District.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved an agreement between the City
and the Huntington Beach Union High School District allowing the District
to use a portion of the Civic Center site for automobile parking with
no fees to be charged and. with insurance protecting the City to be pro
vided by the school district; and. authorized the Mayor and Clerk to
execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
FINAL DESIGN CONTRACT - HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK - EDAW - APPROVED
The City Administrator requested Council authorization for execution of
a contract with EDAW (Eckbo, Dean, Austin and Williams) for final design
and working drawings of the Central City Park in reparation for
beginning construction for an approximate fee of R,000.
Councilman Matney requested that a status report on the rerouting of
Talbert Avenue be prepared. for Council's information.
The Development Coordinator informed Council that a report on this
matter would. be available on June 10, 1970.
On motion by Coen, Council approved the contract between the firm of
EDAW and. the City for the final design and. working drawings for begin-
ning construction of the Central City Park for said fee, and authorized
the Mayor and. City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion
carried.
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REQUEST TQ SIGN FINAL TRACT MAP - TRACT 7102 - APPROVED
The City Administrator requested Council approval for the. Mayor and
Clerk to sign a Final Tract Map for Tract No. 7102 on behalf of the
City.
The City Clerk informed. Council that Lot 28 within said tract was
deeded to the City and. inadvertantly recorded. on May 8, 1970, prior
to the recording of the tract map, and that it would be necessary for
the City to sign the map along with the developer in order to get said
map recorded..
On motion by Green, Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
the record map on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Clerk to read. Ordinances
Nos. 1580 and 1581 by title, waived. further reading and passed and,
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Gibbs, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1580 - ADOPTED - PRECISE PLAN NO. 70-2
"BAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 12 TO INCLUDE PRECISE
PLAN 70-24 EFFECTING A PRECISE STREET ALIGNMENT FOR THE SOUTHERLY
EXTENSION OF DELAWARE STREET BETWEEN FRANKFORT AVENUE AND ATLANTA
AVENUE . "
ORDINANCE NO. 1581 - ADOPTED - PRECISE PLAN NO. 70-3
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 16 TO INCLUDE'PRECISE
PLAN 70-3, EFFECTING A PRECISE STREET ALIGNMENT FOR THE SOUTHERLY
EXTENSION OF DELAWARE STREET BETWEEN ATLANTA AVENUE AND PACIFIC COAST
HIGHWAY."
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion by Green, Council directed. the City Clerk to read Ordinance
Nos. 1582 and. 1583 by title and waived further reading by the following
unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Gibbs, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ORD. NO. 1582 - ZONE CASE No. 69-34 - 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 NORTH OF PALM AVENUE, WEST
OF GOLDEN WEST STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 69-34)•"
ORD. NO53 - ESTABLISHES SPEED LIMIT - LAKE STREET - FIRST READING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 6171.1 TO ESTABLISH A PRIMA
FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON LAKE STREET FROM 17TH STREET TO PACIFIC COAST
HIGHWAY."
REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Freeway Report
Councilman Matney reported that the City Highway Advisory Committee
wouldsubmit a report in the near future on the status of the Route
#57 Freeway Study.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Systems & Data Processing Committee
Councilman Coen asked if the Council was ready to take action on the
recommendations of the Systems and Data Processing Committee for the
financing of the proposed. Civic Center and. Police Facility, as presented
at the meeting of May 25, 1970.
Considerable discussion was held by Council regarding the proposed
multi -rate business license tax based on gross receipts, and. the
feasibility of a general obligation bond election for financing the
Civic Center and Police Facility projects.
The City Attorney informed. Council that a public hearing would be
necessary prior to the adoption of an ordinance to provide for the
inclusion of the oil industry in the multi -rate business license tax
based on gross receipts. He further stated that a public hearing must
also be held prior to revising the business license tax by ordinance to
incorporate a multi -rate tax based on gross receipts as modified by a
profitability factor, but that an amendment to the Hotel Occupancy
Ordinance would require no public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Green that the City Administrator be
directed to provide Council with figures relating to revenue to be
derived from a gross receipts method. of license tax, and a projected.
net revenue figure from levying a refuse collection fee on all dwelling
units, apartments and. mobile homes residenses in the City; together with
a report concerning a method of applying a gross receipts tax to the
oil industry, and the effect on the cash flow in regard to Civic Improve-
ments. When put to a vote the motion carried..
On motion by Coen, Council directed. the City Attorney to prepare an.
amendment to the Ordinance Code pertaining to refuse collection to
include all dwelling units, apartments and. mobile homes in said. ordinance.
Motion carried..
On motion by Coen, Council directed. the City Attorney to amend the
ordinance cod.e pertaining to the hotel occupancy tax as recommended by
the committee, from 4% to 5%, and. maintained. to coincide with current
State and local use tax rates. Motion carried.
On motion by Coen, Coucil directed the City Administrator to continue
to explore all other matters contained in the Committee's report
necessary to accomplish the construction and financing of the Capital
Improvements Program, at the earliest possible time. Motion carried.
On motion by Coen, Council directed. that an Economic Advisory Committee
be established for the purpose of reviewing and recommending long-range
economic planning in operating budgets, capital budgets and revenue
sources. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Coen to direct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary resolutions to place a six million dollar general obligation
bond to finance the Civic Center and. Police Facility projects on the .
ballot for the November, 1970 General Election, but was withdrawn before
being put to a vote, and the City Clerk was directed to put this item
on the next Council Agenda for Council consideration.
RECESS
Mayor Shipley called a recess of the Council at 6:10 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened. at 7: 40 P.M. by the Mayor.
PRESENTA�ION - HELEN STEWART
Mayor Shipley presented a Key to the City to Mrs. Helen Stewart in
recognition of her selection as Woman of the Year, by the Women's
Division of the Chamber of Commerce.
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PRESENTATIONS - TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP
Mayor Shipley presented Certificates to the Huntington Beach boys and
girls Recreation Department teams for enabling Orange County to capture
the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Track and Field
Championships, held at Cerritos College.
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WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
Councilman McCracken spoke briefly concerning suggestions which have
been made for the possible dissolution of the West Orange County Water
Board.
The City Administrator recommended that a thorough study of this matter.
be made before a decision is reached by Council..
Mayor Shipley directed the City Administrator to investigate the matter
and report to Council.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Council Meeting-'Ad.journment Time
On motion by.Green, Council directed that an adjournment hour no later
than 11:00 P.M. be set for Council meetings, and that any items requir-
ing action, which have not been considered by Council at that time, be
deferred to the following Monday evening. Motion carried..
RESOLUTION NO. 3178 - OPPOSES ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1701 - ADOPTED
The Director of Public Works discussed Assembly Bill No. 1701, presently
in the Assembly Transportation Committee, which would delete a portion
of the Route #1 Coastal Freeway from Beach Boulevard. and Adams Avenue
to the Santa Ana River, and recommended that Council take steps to
oppose the bill.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3178 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1701."
On motion by Green, Council passed and ad.opted. Resolution No. 3178 by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Gibbs, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Mayor Shipley directed that copies of Resolution No. 3178 be forwarded
to Orange County Assemblymen and. the Chairman of the Assembly Trans-
portation Committee.
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COMMAND CONTROL SYSTEM - FIRE DEPARTMENT
The City Administrator informed Council of a proposed agreement between
Public Safety Systems Inc., and the City of Huntington Beach to develop
a public safety communication and command. and. control system for the
City, and stated that Fire Chief Picard would answer any questions in
connection therewith.
Fire Chief Picard stated. that the development of the communication and
command and. control system would include consideration of the Fire,
Police, Public Works, Civil Defense and Harbors and. Beaches public
safety activities. He stated that the proposal incorporates two optional
plans to include the development of an audio visual information system
for the Council Chamber and. adjoining conference rooms, and the establish-
ment of physical security requirements for the City Hall, Police Facility
and Fire Headquarters Building.
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Following discussion by Council, on motion by Matney, Council approved
the proposed agreement between Public Safety Systems, Inc., and the City
for the public safety communication command and control system, and
authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S BANQUET
McCracken, Gibbs, Matney, Coen,
Fire Chief Picard reminded Council of the banquet to be held for the
Volunteer Firemen at Sam's Seafood Restaurant on Monday, June 8, 1970•
REQUEST - VIDEO TAPE PRESENTATIONS
Councilman Green requested that the Planning Department provide video
tape presentations of all zone changes and conditional exception cases
which come before Council.
PETITION FOR COUNCIL PERMIT-- PEANUT ROASTING MACHINE - GRANTED
The Clerk presented a petition for Council Permit from Richard and
Eleanor Lambert, Long Beach, to locate a Peanut Roasting Machine mounted
on a pickup truck at 304 Pacific Coast Highway.
On motion by McCracken, Council granted a Council permit to Richard and
Eleanor Lambert, to locate a peanut roasting machine mounted on a pickup
truck at 304 Pacific Coast Highway, and directed the City Clerk to issue
a business license for same. Motion carried.
PETITION FOR COUNCIL PERMIT - BEER BAR - GRANTED
The Clerk presented a petition for Council Permit from Mr. Floyd K.
Nichols, Long Beach, to operate a beer bar to be known as the 'Fireside"
at 410 Pacific Coast Highway.
The Clerk informed Council that they had received copies of the Police
report, and stated that he had. denied. the application for license
because of the location of the proposed business in the area under con-
demnation by the City.
On motion by Green, Council granted a Council Permit to Floyd K. Nichols
to operate a beer bar at said location, and directed the City Clerk to
issue a business license for same. Motion carried.
NOISE NUISANCE
Councilwoman Gibbs inquired as to whether the City is enforcing muffler
requirements on motorcycles.
Police Chief Rob itaille informed Council that the Police Department cites
vehicles emitting excessive muffler noise; however successful prosecution
is difficult due to the technical equipment needed to measure the
decibels of sound.
The City Attorney informed Council that his office is researching this
matter.
APPEAL-CISION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT - FIREWORKS
The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Richard. B. Marshall
5422 Sisson Drive, City, appealing the Fire Department's ban on 'Big
Bang" calcium carbide cannons and tubes of calcium carbide being sold
from Fireworks Stands.
Discussion was held between Council and the Fire Chief regarding the
use of calcium carbide cannons and tubes.
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On motion by Ma.tney, Council directed that the Building Department
Board of Appeals be appointed to consider appeals pertaining to fire-
works; added Fire Chief Picard as Secretary and ex-officio member of
same, and further directed that the appeal filed by Richard B. Marshall
to the Fire Department's ban on calcium carbide cannons and tubes be
referred to said Board.. Motion carried.
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SALE OF TAP SEER - FISHERMAN'S GROTTO - APPROVED
The City Clerk informed Council of a recommendation from the Director
of Harbors and Beaches for conditional approval of a request from
Mr. McCullah, lessee of Pier Building No. 8, Fisherman's Grotto, to
sell tap beer from his place of business.
On motion by Green, Council approved. the recommendation of the Director
of Harbors and Beaches and directed the City Attorney to prepare an
amendment to the ordinance code to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages
on the Municipal Pier, and directed that approval of said sale from
the Fisherman's Grotto be contingent on condition that the lease agree-
ment be rewritten to allow new percentages and that the beverage be
consumed on the premises. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT - APPEAL - CE 70-1 - W.M. ELLIOTT JR.
The City Administrator presented a staff report for Council's considera-
tion concerning the appeal filed by Mr, William Elliott Jr. to the
denial by the Planning Commission to permit the reactivation of an oil
well which had 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 District. A hearing on the matter was held
and closed on March 25 1970, and action deferred to this date.
On motion by Bartlett, Council overruled the decision of the Planning
Commission and granted Conditional Exception No. 70-1 with the follow-
ing conditions to be imposed, as recommended by the Planning Commission:
(a) The property shall be maintained in a neat, clean and orderly
manner.
(b) All provisions of the Huntington Beach Oil Code and Fire Code
shall be complied with.
(c) A concrete block wall dike shall be installed to Fire Department
standards around the existing tanks for aesthetic and safety
reasons.
(d) The applicant shall secure all necessary permits as required. by
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
(e) The Conditional Exception shall be reviewed by the Planning
Commission during the month of September, 1970,for the purpose
of establishing additional conditions of approval that are con-
sistant with city ordinances effective at that time or, such
conditional exception shall become null and void on October 1,
1970.
(f) The applicant shall screen the site with 5-gallon myoporum trees
arranged in such manner so as to adequately screen the oil well
and tanks from view. A plan showing the placement of such trees
shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments.
(g) Such well shall not be operated until all of the conditions
have been met.
Motion carried.
TRANSFER OF' ASSIGNMENT - MASTER LEASE - HUNTINGTON DRIFTWOOD
The City Administrator presented a request from California Electric
Company for an assignment of a Master Lease between the City and
California Electric to Huntington Ltd., a corporation to be formed by
Prudential Property Planning, Inc. Action on this item had been
deferred from May 18, 1970.
Discussion was held by Council on the matter.
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Mr. David Kinsler, Attorney for Automation Industries stated that his
client would guarantee performance of the provisions of the lease if
Council would approve the request for transfer.
On motion by Matney, Council continued this matter for a period of
30 days. Motion carried.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - RECONSIDERATION REQUESTED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Chamber
of Commerce requesting that Council reconsider their action of March 16,
1970, and April 6, 1970, to terminate the City's Economic Development
Contract with the Chamber effective June 30, 1970.
On motion by Green, Council directed that the communication from the
Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce be received and filed. Motion
carried..
PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 70-4 - APPROVED
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Precise Plan of Street Alignment 70-4 which proposes to
precise plan the street alignment for Orange Avenue West, Orange Avenue
East (Olive Avenue), Lake Street and Atlanta Avenue.
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 no communications or written protests to Precise Plan
Alignment 70-4 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning
Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending adoption of Precise Plan Alignment 70-4.
Mayor Shipley 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 Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance
Amendment adopting Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 70-4. Motion
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PUBLIC HEARING - Z.C. 70-7 - APPEAL - CONTINUED - LINCOLN PROPERTY CO.
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a con-
tinuance of a public hearing on an appeal filed by Lincoln Property
Company, 310 N. San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, to the denial by
the Planning Commission of Zone Case No. 70-7 for change of zone from
C4 Highway Commercial District to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence
District, on property located on the east side of Algonquin Street,
north of Boardwalk Drive. The public hearing on this matter was opened
at the meeting of May 4, 1970 and continued to this date.
The City Clerk read. a communication from the appellant requesting a
continuation of the hearing for an ad.d.itional 90 days.
Mr. Pancho Hunt, representative of Lincoln Property Company, addressed
Council regarding the request for a continuance of this matter.
On motion by McCracken, Council continued. the public hearing on Zone
Case No. 70-7 for a period of 90 days. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - ZONE CASE 70-9 WESTLEAR CO. - DENIED
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal filed by Westlear Company, Newport Beach, California,
to the denial by the Planning Commission of Zone Case 70-9 for change of
zone from Ml Light Industrial District to R3 Limited Multiple Family
Residence District, on property located on the south side of McFad.d.en
Avenue, approximately 500 feet east of the intersection of McFadden
Avenue and Gothard Street.
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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 no communications or written protests to.Zone Case No.
70-9 other than the letter of appeal.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission
reasons for denial of this zone case.
The City Clerk read. a communication from Westlear Company, 1800 Campus
Avenue, Los Angeles, requesting a continuance of the hearing until
June 15, 1970.
Mayor Shipley declared the hearing open.
Mr. Robert Dingwall, 19791 Estuary Lane, City, representing the Home
Council, addressed. Council and. requested that Zone Case 70-9 be denied,
as the property in question should. remain zoned. for industry.
Mr. Owen Powell, Vice -President of Westlear Company, addressed Council
and. requested. a continuance of the hearing to July 20, 1970.
Mr. Kenneth Roth, 19891 Coventry Lane, City, addressed Council and
requested that they deny the request by Westlear Company for a change
of zone.
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 Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and denied Zone Case No. 70-9. Motion carried..
REQUET - CITY TREASURER
The City Treasurer requested permission from the Council to allow the
personnel of his office to deliver City documents to his residence,
for his review. He stated that, in order to effectively perform the
duties of his office, he must be able to review all documents such
as those to disburse City funds, etc.; and that the compensation he
receives is insufficient insufficient to warrant the number of trips
to City Hall which would. be required of him.
Considerable discussion was held. by Council on the Treasurer's request.
On motion by Green, Council directed. that the salary of the City
Treasurer be increased to $175.00 per month; that he be given a $50.00
per month expense allowance; and that all duties of the City Treasurer
be performed in his office. Motion carried..
REQUEST TO OPERATE SHUTTLE BUS
Mr. Ted Geissler, 15391 Victoria Lane, City, addressed Council and
requested permission to operate a shuttle bus between Murdy and. Greer
Parks and the Huntington Beach State Park. He stated that the buses
would operate on a schedule of five round trips per day.
On motion by Green, Council
license to Mr. Ted Geissler
subject to conditions which
Motion carried..
MINI -BUS SERVICE
directed the Clerk to issue a business
to operate shuttle bus service as proposed,
may be imposed by the City Administrator.
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Administrator to investi-
gate the possibility of a mini -bus service being instituted in the City
of Huntington Beach. Motion carried..
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ILLEGAL DUMPING OF REFUSE
Councilwoman Gibbs requested the Chief of Police to investigate the
illegal dumping of refuse in the aquatic park area near Bolsa Chica
Street.
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS SUPPORT
Mrs. Jeannette Myers, representing the League of Women Voters ad.d.ressed
Council and stated that their organization supported the policy of
Council for prompt implementation of methods for the construction of
the proposed civic improvements.
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION CALLED
The City Administrator requested that Council hold. a study session to
discuss possible financing methods for the construction of the civic
improvement projects.
Mayor Shipley called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee -
of -the -Whole for Monday, June 8, 1970, at 4:30 P.M., for a study session
on civic improvements.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Green, the regular
of Huntington Beach adjourned at
7:30 P.M. in the Administrative
ATTEST:
1:1-au-1C. ones
City Clerk
meeting of the City Council of the City
10:30 P.M. to Tuesday, June 9, at
Annex. Motion carried.
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Paul es
City Clerk and-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California