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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, August 17, 1970
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney 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 Father Thomas - St. Simon and Jude Catholic
Church.
Rf1T.T. CAT.T.
Councilmen Present: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney,
Coen (arrived at 4:50 P.M.)
Councilmen Absent: Gibbs, Shipley
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Green, the following consent items were approved as recom-
mended., by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen, Shipley
1. MINUTES - Approvedand adopted minutes of the regular meeting of
Aug3, 1970, and. the regular adjourned. meeting of August 5, 1970,
as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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2. LABOR & MATERIALS BOND - TRACT 4805 - MACCO CORPORATION
Accep ed Labor and. Materials Bond No. 521130 - American Casualty Company),
and directed the City Clerk to file same with the City Treasurer.
3. DEDICATIOk OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACTS 4805, 5917 & 6645 - MACCO CORP.
Accepted improvements dedicated to public use in Tract Nos. 4bO5, 5917
and 6645 - located northeast of Yorktown Avenue and Bushard Street;
authorized the release of the faithful performance portions of the
Improvement Bonds only, the Monument Bonds, and. termination of the
Subdivision Agreements.
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4. RELEASE OF LABOR & MATERIALS BOND - TRACT 5602 - MONARCH INVESTMENT CO.
Authorized the release -of ta of and Ma e Ha s j3-ond for Tract No. 5602 -
Monarch Investment Company, as the six month hold. period has been
satisfied, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer, and the
City Treasurer to notify the bonding company of same.
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5. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 6904 - MANSION-LUSK CO.
Accep ed Monument and ImprovementBond No. 3 - (Western Casualty &
Surety Company), approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision
Agreement..
6. DESIGN REVIEW NO. 70-33
Approved Sc erratic esign Phase - Fire Training Facility and Co;mmunica-
ticns Center to be located on the Gotharc Fire Facility. Site - krchitect -
Anthony and. Langford..
7. DEDICATION OF IMPROVE 4ENTS -- TRACT NC. 6933 - MAGCO CORPORATION
Accepted imprDvements dedicated. to public use in Tract No. 93 located
south of Warner Avenue anJ west of Edwards Street; authorized the
release of the faithful performance portion of the Improvement Bond only,
the Monument Bond and. termination of the Subdivision Agreement,
8. TALBERT' ATER DISTRICT RESERVOIR
Approved purchase o he reservoir site at Adams Avenue on the west side
of the Santa Ana River per terms of the agreement wi-"Ih the Talbert
Water District dated November 18, 1968 arld authorizers the City Att.)rney
to prepare the necessary documents.
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9. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7259 - PBS CORPORATION - APPROVED
Accepted offers of dedication as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7259,
located 760 feet north of Atlanta Avenue, west of Bushard Street;
Acreage: 10.31; Lots: 50; Developer: PBS Corporation, 2700 E. Coast
Highway, Corona del Mar, 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.
Further instructed the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to
the map and. deposit same with any licensed titlecompany after receipt
of writing from such company stating 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 conditions, and.
receipt by such title company of prior written consent to record said
map, from the City Clerk.
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10. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 6904 - JOHN D. LUSK & SON - APPROVED
Accepted offers of dedication as shown on Final Tract Map No. 6904,
located on the northwest corner of Goldenwest Street and. Palm Avenue;
Acreage: 21.964; Lots: 81; Developer: John D. Lusk and. Son, P.O.
Box 2140, Newport Beach, 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.
Further instructed the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to
the map and d.eposit same with any licensed title company after receipt
of writing from such company stating 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 conditions, and.
receipt by such title company of prior written consent to record. said.
map, from the City Clerk.
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11. GOTHARD & MURDY FIRE STATIONS
Approved request to advertise or bids on Gothard. & Murd.y Fire Stations;
original estimated cost of $500,000.
12. JOINT POWERS FIRE COMMUNICATIONS & TRAINING FACILITY
Authorized the securing of ad.vice from legal and. bond counsels in ord.er
to proceed with the development of the four -city Joint Power Fire Com-
munications and. Training Facility.
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13. EDWARDS STREET & BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS - CC-165
Approved Plans and Specifications for various improvements within Edwards
Street, between Warner Avenue and Heil Avenue,:and, authorized the City
Clerk to advertise for bids.
14. MURDY PARK RECREATION CENTER - CC-134
Approved Plans and Specs icaMns for tEe construction of -the Murdy
Park Recreation Center together with sidewalks, tennis courts, multi-
purpose courts and picnic shelter, and. authorized the City Clerk to
advertise for bids.
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15. APP:°�ICATION FOR LEAVE TO 'RESENT LATE CLAIM
Denied applica io or eave o Present Late 71aim filed. by Robert
Thomas Moreno, Sr., guard.ian, on behalf of Robert Thomas Moreno, Jr.,
and fur�her directed. that the claim for alleg-d. damages be denied.
RESOLUT CONS
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RESOLUTION NO. 32�)8 - FIXING TAX RATE - DEFER.3ED
The Clerk presentu,d. Resolution No. 3208 for r:ading by title - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCI:� OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FIXING
THE TAX RATE FOR .SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAS 1970-71."
On motion by Matney, Council referred consideration of Resolution
No. 3208 to the regular ad.jou.,�ned meeting of August 18, 1970. Motion
carried.
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RESOLUTION NO.- 3209 - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - DEFERRED
The Clerk presented. Resolution No. 3209 for reading by title - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, ORDERING
CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 3, 1970, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMIT-
TING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY
CHARTER AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE."
On motion by Green, Council deferred consideration of Resolution
No. 3209 to the regular adjourned meeting of August 18, 1970. Motion
carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3210 - FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS - DEFERRED
The Clerk presented Resolution No. 3210 for a reading by title - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZ-
ING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS AND PERSONS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR
VARIOUS CITY MEASURES . "
On motion by Green, Council directed. that consideration of Resolution
No. 3210 be deferred to the adjourned meeting of August 18, 1970.
Motion carried..
RESOLUTIONS
On motion by Green, Council directed the Clerk to read. Resolution Nos.
3205, 3206 and. 3207 by title, waived, further reading, and passed. and.
adoptedsame by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen, Shipley
RESOLUTION NO. 3205 - ADOPTED - VACATION OF A PORTION OF MCFADDEN AVE.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF
INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF MCFADDEN AVENUE."
RESOLUTION NO. 3206 - ADOPTED - CITY FUND APPROPRIATIONS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE REVISION OF CITY FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1969-70."
RESOLUTION` . 3207 - ADOPTED - EXTENSION OF MAGNOLIA STREET
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF CERTAIN DEEDS BY AND BETWEEN
SAID CITY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY RELATIVE TO THE EXTEN-
SION OF MAGNOLIA STREET."
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COMMUNITY SERVICES PROJECT
The City Administrator presented. a report re§ard.ing the establishment
of a county -wide "Community Services Project with individual cities
participating and. furnishing manpower, funds, equipment and. supplies,
as proposed. by the Orange County Probation Department. He stated. that
evaluation of all factors involved and. in view of the budgetary limita-
tions of the City, he would. recommend. against participation in the
project.
On motion by McCracken, Council approved the recommendation of the City
Administrator, that the City not participate in the County -wide "Commu-
nity Services Project" as proposed. by the Orange County Probation
Department. Motion carried..
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MINT -BIKE TIDING AREA
The City Administrator informed Council of a recommendation from the
Recreation and Parks Commission concerning the need for the City to
provide a supervised mini -bike riding area in Huntington Beach. He
stated that the Director of Recreation and. Parks would speak on the
matter.
The Recreation and Parks Director informed Council that a complete
report on this matter will be available for presentation to Council
at the first meeting in September.
On motion by.Matney, Council continued this matter to the meeting of
September 8, 1970. Motion carried.
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PARK NAMING COMMITTEE
The City Administrator informed. Council of a request from the Recrea-
tion and. Parks Commission that the Council or a Council Committee
meet with their park naming committee to resolve differences of
philosophy in naming city parks.
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney appointed Councilman Green and Bartlett to
the Park Naming Committee to work with the Recreation and Parks Commis-
sion regarding park naming policy.
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RECREATION q PARKS DEPARTMENT CHARTER PROVISION
The City Administrator informed Council of a recommendation of the
Recreation and Parks Commission that the City Council levy the entire
200 tax rate allowed by the Charter for the operation and. Capital
Improvement Program of the Recreation and. Parks Department, rather
than the current 190 rate, for the Fiscal Year, 1970-71.
On motion by Matney Council deferred this matter to the adjourned
meeting of August 1A, 1970.
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EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY IN LIEU
The City Administrator informed. Council of a request from the City
Employees Association, Firemen's Benevolent Association and. the Police
Benevolent Association, that Council designate Friday, November 27,
1970, the day following Thanksgiving, a holiday, in lieu of Admission
Day, Wednesday, September 9, 1970.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the request from the employees
organizations and. designated Friday, November 27, 1970, as a holiday,
in lieu of Admission Day, Wednesday, September 9, 1970.
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT
The City Administrator informed Council that a final memorandum of
agreement between the City Administrator and the City Employees Associa-
tion, Police Officers Association and Firemen's Association relating
to salaries, fringe benefits, etc., would be aresented to Council at
the meeting of September 8, 1970.
GOLDEN WEST & SLATER AVENUE CHANNEL PROBLEM
The City Administrator read a report from the Department of Public Works
pertaining to the steps which have been taken to alleviate the insect
and. animal problem in the Flood Control Chann,�l in the Central City
Park site.
The Council requested that thf City Administrator notify the adjacent
property owners of.the steps being taken by the Department of Public
Works to rectify this problem, and requested. that they contact his
office if further problems of this nature occur.
ORDINANCE N0. 1594 - FLUORIDA"-'ION - DEFERRED
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney stat,:d that consideration of Ordinance No. 1594
would be deferred until Mr. Jk:rry Bogart, representative of Huntington
Beach Citizens for Pure Water was present to speak on the matter.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1� 95 - ADOPTED - GAS FRANCHISE - PACIFIC LIGHTING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1595 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GRANTING TO PACIFIC LIGHTING
SERVICE COMPANY, A CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO
LAY AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING
GAS FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS OR UPON THE PUBLIC
STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER
EXIST, WITHIN SAID MUNICIPALITY .'
On motion by McCracken, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1595 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Shipley
On motion by McCracken, Council passed and adopted Ordinance No. 1595,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: Green
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Shipley
ORD. NO. 1 96 - ADOPTED - AMENDS ARTICLE 974 - PARK & REC. FACILITIES
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1596 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 974 THEREOF PERTAINING TO
PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1596
and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Shipley
ORD. NO. i597 -- ADOPTED - AMENDS ARTICLE 998 - PARK & REC. FACILITIES
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1597 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 998 THEREOF PERTAINING TO PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1597
and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Shipley
ORD. NO. 1598 - UTILITIE�s TAX - DEFERRED
The Clerk presented. Ordinance No. 1598 f )r a first reading by title -
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIT7 OF HUNTINGTON '3EACH, AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF
THE, HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY A. )DING THERETO ARTICLE 176 PER-
TAINING TO A UTILITIES TAX."
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney directed. that c3nsideratiori of Ordinance No.
1598 be deferred to the adjourned meeting, of August 18, 1970.
REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Route #59 Freeway Committee
Councilman Matney reques °;ed that the City Administrator send a letter
to Mr. Larry Soloman of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, informing him of
his appointment to the R.)ute #57 Freeway Committee.
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Request For Report - Home Council - Meadowlark Airport
Councilman McCracken stated. that he believed the safety conditions at
Meadowlark Airport should. be investigated and. stated that the Home
Cc=until might form a committee to study and. report on this matter.
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On motion by McCracken,
a committee to report on
Airport with all members
Councilman McCracken to
Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Council authorized the Home Council to appoint
the matter of safety conditions at Meadowlark
to be ratified by Council, and. appointed
serve as Council liason to the Committee.
Harbor DistAct Dissolution
Councilman Green informed. Council that, following discussion with
Senator Whetmore, it appeared that the bill to bring the matter of
the Harbor District Dissolution to a vote of the people would be
defeated.. He stated. that Senator Whetmore indicated that he would
prefer that the dissolution of the District be accomplished on a local
basis.
Youth Coalition Committee - Surfing Contest
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney stated. that he had. attended. the Surfing Con-
test sponsored by the Youth Coalition Committee and. commended. the
committee for their fine work and. the large attendance at the event.
Councilman Green - Orange County League of Cities President
The City Clerk informed. Council that Councilman Green had. been nominated
for President of the Orange County Division of the League of California
Cities for the second consecutive year.
Permission to be Out of State - Councilman Matney - Granted.
Councilman Matney requested. Council's permission to be out of the State.
On motion by Green, Council approved. Councilman Matney's request for
permission to leave the State. Motion carried..
COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
TC SALE #10'5 - CITY TO ABANDONATO
The City Clerk informed Council that the County Board. of Supervisors
had approved the sale of a parcel of pro erty from the State of
California through Tax Collector's Sale �1085 and d.es ignated, as AP 142-
201-28, Tract No. 195, Lot 119, Block A. He stated. that this was a
postage stamp lot surrounded. by property owned. by Mr. Joe Aband.onato,
and. that it was recommended. that said parcel be sold to Mr. Aband.onato
for the amount of $100 plus the City's costs in purchasing said. property
in order to facilitate the total development of the area.
Councilman McCracken requested. and. was grantedpermission to abstain
from voting in this matter.
On motion by Bartlett, Council. approved. the sale of said, parcel to
Mn Joe Abandonato, for the amount of $100 plus other costs paid. by
the City in connection with said sale, and d.i:rected. the City Attorney
to prepare a d.eed. conveying said. property at :,,uch time as the total
amount :involved has been ascertained, and, upon receipt by the City of
the Indenture covering said property from the State of California.
Motion carried.
BUSINESS L1`CENSE TAX REVISION
The City Administrator recommended that instructions be given to the
City Attorney pertaining to the proposed. increase in the business
license fee.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Matney that the business license
fee be increased by :50% on the present formula.., but was withdrawn beforb,
being voted upon.
The Mayor Pro Tempore then directed that this matter be scheduled for
the regular adjourned meeting to be held August 18, 1970.
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Attendance at 'Helicopter Fly -In"
Police Chief Rob itaille informed Council that the "Helicopter Fly -In"
sponsored. by the Police Department had. been extremely successful and
that 400 official visitors from throughout the southland had attended.
Friday, with 160 family groups in attendance on Saturday.
RECESS
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney called a recess of the Council at 5:35 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened. at 7:30 P. M. by the Mayor Pro Tempore .
OATH OF OFFICE - EDWARD KERINS - PLANNING COMMISSION
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Edward. Kerins, newly
appointed Planning Commissioner, who is filling a term on the Planning
Commission expiring June 30, 1973, created. by the resignation of
Planning Commissioner Michael Bokor.
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REQUEST TO SPEAK - CITY WATER FLUORIDATION
Mr. Jerry Bogart, representative for the Huntington Beach Citizens for
Pure Water, addressed. Council and requested. that consideration be given
to putting the issue of fluoridation of the City water supply on the
November election ballot.
ORDINANCE NO.- - ADOPTED - FLUORIDATION OF CITY WATER SYSTEM
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1594 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING FLUORIDE TO CITY WATER SYSTEM."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1594
and passed, and. adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Shipley
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CALIFORNIA MOBILE HOME DEALER'S ASSOC - PROTEST - RECEIVED & FILED
The Clerk informed. Council of a communication from the California Mobile
Home Dealers Association alleging that Signal Landmark, Inc,, dba Capital
Sales Company, is operating a mobile home sales entity in the Huntington
Shorecliff Mobile Home Estates, 20701 Beach Boulevard., City, and. request-
ing investigation.
The Clerk stated. that an investigation had been conducted by his. office
which revealed. that they have not been conducting sales of mobile homes,
but have only been leasing sites within the park.
On motion by Matney, Council ordered. the communication from California
Mobile Home Dealer's Association received and. filed.. Motion carried..
REQUEST TO EXCLUDE PROPERTY FROM PARKING AUTHORITY PROJECT
The City Clerk informed. Council of a communication from the Huntington
Beach Company requesting that the five acres of property easterly of
Lake Street, owned by their company, be excluded. from the area to be
acquired. for the Parking Authority project, as they are able to develop
this property to its highest and. best use whenever the market will
permit uses which are compatible with the Top of the Pier concept.
Following discussion by Council, on motion by Coen, Council directed
that the Urban Land Institute -Citizens Steering Committee be charged
with the responsibility of analysing the Huntington Beach Company prop-
erty on the basis of the ULI analysis to determine if the exclusion of
any property in the Parking Authority area would jeopard.ize the.program.
Motion carried..
PETITION & PROTESTS - COMMUNITY CENTER
The Clerk informed. Council of the following communications and petition
protesting the location of a Community Center in the downtown area of
the city.
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A petition signed by 87 licensees of downtown business
and taxpayers of the City, urging Council to reconsider
and rescind its action of August 3, 1970 regarding a
Community Center in the downtown area of the City.
A communication from Sam and. Loretta Terry protesting
the location of a Community Center in the downtown area.
A communication from Ruth E. Loughrey, Owner/Mgr, of
Huntington Beach Travel Service, protesting the planned
location of a Community Center.
He further informed. Council that he had received a communication from
Mrs. Betty L. Armacost, 16161 Ganges Lane, City, in favor of said
Community Center.
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney stated that another location is being sought
for the Community Center, and that no action on this matter would be
necessary.
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APPROVAL REQUESTED - MINT -BUS BUSINESS
The Clerk informed Council of a request from Mr. Ronald C. Bauer,
Huntington Beach Mini -Bus, 6162 Napa Circle, City, for Council approval
and franchise to operate a mini -bus transportation system in the City
of Huntington Beach.
Mr. Ronald Bauer, 6162 Napa Circle, City, applicant, addressed Council,
and. .informed them of his intention to operate a well maintained and
practical public transportation system that would. provide a means of
efficient and. economical travel within the city.
Discussion was held by Council on the matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen, that a business license be granted
to the applicant for the operation of a mini -bus system, subject to
the applicant filing for a Certificate of Need and. Necessity, but was
withdrawn before being put to a vote.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the business , license issued.
to Ted Geissler to operate the now defunct shuttle -bus service between
Murdy and Greer Parks and the State Park.
On motion by Green, Council directed the Clerk to contact Mr. Geiss]-er
regarding the refund. of his business license fee upon surrender of his
business license to operate said. shuttle -bus service. Motion carried.
A motion was again made by Councilman Coen to grant a business license
to Ronald. Bauer for the operation of a mini -bus transportation service
within the City, subject to the applicant filing for a Certificate of
Need and. Necessity. When voted upon the motion was unanimously carried.
DEFERMENT REQUEST - PAYMENT OF' PARK & RECREATION FEES - DENIED
The Clerk informed. Council of a communication from L & R Land Corpora-
tion requesting deferment of payment of Recreation and Parks fees ill
the development of a mobile home park in the ,ity.
Mr. Leonard. Baum Attorney, representing L & R Land. Company add.res3ed
Council, and. gave reasons why he believed app ^oval of his client's
request should be granted by Council.
The City Administrator stated that he recommelided. that there be no
change in the present policy regarding paymen» of Recreation and. Parks
fees.
On motion by Green, Council df:nied. the reques from L & R Land. Corpora-
tion for a deferment of payment of Recreation and Parks fees for said
development. Motion carried..
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PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-4 - MOBILEHOME STANDARDS
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney announced that this was the day and hour set
for the continuance from the meeting of August 3, 1970, of a public hear-
ing for the purpose of considering a proposed Code Amendment to add, to
Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Article 924 - MH -
Mobilehome District; such district to be established to set forth minimum
standards for mobilehome parks.
Several provisions of the proposed ordinance amendment were discussed
by Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to delete S. 9242.1 (c) pertaining
to on site mobile home sales from the proposed Code Amendment 70-4.
When put to a vote the motion was carried unanimously.
On motion by McCracken, Council directed that the Planning Director's
recommendation that the minimum site area be designated in the code as
9242.2 (d) rather than 9242.3. Motion carried.
Mr. Bob McIntosh, representing Signal Landmark Mobile Home Division,
addressed Council and stated that he believed that this proposed amend-
ment would create a better environment in general for mobile home
facilities.
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 Pro Tempore.
On motion by Green, Council approved Code Amendment No. 70-4, as amended,
and directed the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 1599. Motion carried.
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1599 a first reading by title - "AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE 924 OF CHAPTER 92 ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR MOBILEHOME PARKS."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1599
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Shipley
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 70-5 MOBILEHOME PARKS - APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney announced. that this was the day and. hour set
for a continuance of a public hearing from August 3, 1970, on Code Amend-
ment 70-5 which proposes to amend Article 925-R5 Office -Professional.
District and Article 947-C4 Highway Commercial District by removing
trailer parks from said districts.
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 Pro
Tempore.
On motion
by Bartlett, Council approved Code Amendment No. 70-5 and
directed
the City Clerk to read Ordinance
No. 1600. Motion carried.
The Clerk
gave Ordinance No. 1600 a first
reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9250,
9251.1, 9251.2 and 9251.2.1
OF ARTICLE 925 AND SECTIONS 9471.4, 9472,
9472.1 AND 9473, ARTICLE 947,
TO DELETE
PROVISIONS PERMITTING MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOME PARKS."
On motion by McCracken, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1600 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Shipley
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PUBLIC HEARING- CODE AMENDMENT 70-6 - SIGNS - APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney announced that this was the day and hour set
for a public hearing on Code Amendment 70-6, continued. from the meeting
of August 3, 1970, to consider a proposed Code Amendment to amend.
Section 9762.6 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code by rewording such
section to prohibit all signs (including, but not limited to political
signs) from public rights -of -way (city streets.)
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, approved Code Amendment No. 70-6 and directed
the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 1601. Motion carried.
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1601 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9762.6 PERTAINING TO ERECTION OF
SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY CR PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 16ol,
by the Following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Shipley
PUBLIC HEARING - RES. OF INTENTION NO. 3192 - WARNER AVENUE VACATION
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney announced that this was the day and. hour set
for a public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 3192 of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach to vacate a portion of Warner
Avenue in the City of Huntington Beach.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on said. public hearing had. been met
and that they had been provided with copies of the Resolution of
Intention; and stated that he had received no communications or written
protests to the proposed vacation or to Resolution No. 3192 of the City
Council.
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney 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 Pro Tempore.
On motion by Green, Council approved the vacation of a portion of
Warner Avenue and directed the Clerk to read Resolution No. 3204.
Motion carried.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3204 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION
OF WARNER AVENUE IN SAID CITY."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
NO. 3204 by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmen: Green,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs,
Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 70-10 - P.C. RES. OF INTENT - APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney announced. that this was the day and hour set
for a public hearing for the purpose of considering a proposed change
of zone in Oil Combining Districts on property bounded. by Pacific
Coast Highway on the southwest, Brookhurst Street on the east, Ellis
Avenue on the north and the city limits on the northwest.
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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. 70-10 - Resolution of Intent of the City Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney 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 Pro Tempore.
On motion by Green, Council continued. this matter to the meeting of
September 8, 1970. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING -_CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-9 - APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney announced. that this was the day and. hour set
for a public hearing for the purpose of considering a proposed. code
amendment to amend. Sections 9166.6 (R2 District), 9206.6 (R3 District)
and 9236.6 (R4 District) to require all residential lots and./or parcels
within the area bounded. by Pacific Coast Highway on the southwest,
23rd. Street on the northwest, Palm Avenue on the north and. northeast
and. Lake Street on the east and southeast, which abut upon an alley to
take access to all garages, carports and. open parking from such abutting
alley only.
The Clerk informed. Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting had been met and that he had received no communi-
cations or written protests to Code Amendment No. 70.-9, or to the recom-
mendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney 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 Pro Tempore.
On motion by Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Com-
mission, approved Code Amendment No. 70-9 and directed. the City Attorney
to prepare an ordinance amending the Huntington Beach Ordinance Cod.e.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 70--10 - APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney announced. that this was the day and. hour set
for a public hearing to consider a proposed code amendment amending
Article 981 - Board of Zoning Adjustments, Article 942 -- C2 Community
Business District, and Article 945 - C3 General Business District to.
1. Require a public hearing on a complaint for Home
Occupation by the Board of Zoning Adjustmentd.
2. Add hardware stores, animal grooming, car wash and
mortuary to the uses within the C2 District. Also
add._�ng a provision for other re'.ail uses or services
not specifically provided for that may be permitted.
subject to approval of a Use Pe:,,mit application; and
3. Require approval of administrat:_ve review by the Board
of Zoning Adjustments for all uses in the C3 zone which
do not require use permit approval.
The Clerk in_ormed Counc�.1 that all lega L requirements for notification,
publication and posting can said public h,,aring had been met and that
he had received no communications or written protests to Code Amendment
70-10 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney declared the he ,ring open.
There being no one present to speak on t-ie matter and there being no
protests filed, either o::,al or written, the hearing was closed by the
Mayor Pro Tempore.
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On motion by Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission, approved. Code Amendment 70-10 and directed the Clerk to
read. Ordinance No. 1602. Motion carried.
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1602 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS PERTAINING TO PERMITTED
USES IN THE C2 AND C3 DISTRICTS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF
PUBLIC HEARINGS IN CONNECTION WITH COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE BOARD OF
ZONING ADJUSTMENTS CONCERNING HOME OCCUPATIONS."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1602 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Shipley
PUBLIC HEARING f -n i CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-11 - SIGN CODE
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney announced that this was the day and hour set
for a public hearing for the purpose of considering a code amendment
to Article 976 (Sign Code) as follows:
1. Amend Section 9763.4.1 Determination of Amortization
Period for non --conforming sign, to read as follows:
All signs made non -conforming by the provisions set
forth in other articles of this code now existing or
heretofore repealed shall remain non -conforming not-
withstanding the provisions of this article, and shall
be completely removed or changed. to a conforming use
within five (5) years of the time said use became non-
conforming. The five year period for their amortization
shall be determined from the effective date of Ordi-
nance No. 1105 (January 6, 1965).
2. Amend Section 9764.7 to require a $100 cash bond for
all temporary off -site signs for which a permit is
not required.
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 Code Amendment
No. 70-11 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commis-
sion.
Mayor Pro Tempore Matney 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 Pro Tempore.
On motion by Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Com-
mission, approved Code Amendment No. 70-11 anc directed the City Attorney
to prepare an ordinance amending the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
Motion carried.
COMMENDk-1:1Uy - DOWNTOWN AREA
Mayor P:�-o Tempore Matney read a communication from Mr. Joy. Irvine,
818 Joliet Avenue, City, commEnding the Counc Ll for their concern that
the downtown area of the City be maintained Li a clean condition.
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TALBERT AVENUE REROUTING - CEI,TRA.L CITY PARK
Mr. David Langwis, representative of William ,yons Development Company,
developers of Tract No. 5518 located adjacent to the Central City Fark
Site ad.d.ressed. Council and requested that the;t be given direction in
development, depending on a possible reductioai of the Talbert Avenue
street right-of-way.
The Assistant Planning Director stated that t-ie City had. no plans to
deviate from the present poli.(.y on this matter.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Green, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned at 10:00 P. M. to 7:00 P. M.,Tuesday,
August 18, 1970, in the Administrative Annex. Motion carried.
Paul C. ones
City Clerk and. ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Jerry A. Ma ne y
Mayor..Pro Tempore