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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, September 21, 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: Gibbs, Bartlett, McCracken, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
Councilmen Absent: None
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CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATIONS - MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
Mayor Shipley called. on the City Administrator to explain the action
which he believes should be taken in regard to the Memoranda of Under-
standing concerning salaries, fringe benefits, etc; between the City
and the various employee associations.
The City Administrator spoke regarding the provisions contained in the
Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the Huntington Beach
Fire Department Association, Inc., the Police Department Association
and. the City Employees Association.
A motion was made by Councilman Green to ad.opt those provisions contained
in the Memoranda of Understanding between the City and said employee
associations, but was withdrawn before being voted upon.
Following discussion, on motion by Green, Council approved the Memoranda
of Onderstanding.between the City and the various employees associations,
including the across the board three -step salary increase and. fringe
benefits as recommended. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Green to approve the Memoranda of Under-
standing between the City and the Huntington Beach Fire Department
Employees Association, Inc., and the Huntington Beach Police Association,
exclusive of salary increase, and in the event negotiations go to media-
tion, all conditions previously approved, would become void, and if
accepted., the September 1, 1970 effective date and the three -step range
salary increase provision would remain effective. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR ( ITEMS REMOVED)
On motion by Green, Council directed. that the item pertaining to the
appointment of a member to the Board of Appeals be deferred to a later
date. Motion carried..
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Matney, the following consent Items were approved as recom-
mended., by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Bartlett, McCracken, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
1. MINUTES - Approved and, ad.opted. minutes of the regular meeting of
September 7, 1970, and. the minutes as corrected., of the regular adjourned
meeting of September 14, 1970, as written and. on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
2. PROGRESS REPORT - MOTORIZED VEHICLE FACILITIES
Approved the Progess 'Report submi ted by the Recreation and Parks Com-
mission concerning the converting of the Gothard. Street pit to a local
motor -bike facility on an interim basis, together with a recommendation
that Council adopt a resolution requesting the County to expedite and
encourage additional regional motor -driven cycle facilities.
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3. PROPERTY SALE TO HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Approved the sale of five acres of County Refuse Disposal Station #16
property located. north of Hamilton Avenue and west of Magnolia Street,
for the sum of $15,875.00 rather than the sum of $31,750.00 authorized
by Council at the meeting of September 8, 1970.
4. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CONFERENCES - Approved. the recommendation
of the Ci y Administrator that Mr. Roger Slates, Planning Commission
Chairman and Mr. Richard. A. Harlow, Assistant Planning Director be
authorized to attend the Urban Land. Institute Conference in Scottsdale,
Arizona, from October 7 through October 10, 19?0, with reasonable
expenses allowed, and that Mr. Vines Collier, Assistant Director of
Civil Defense, be authorized to attend the United. States Civil Defense
Council Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, from October 4, to
October 9, with reasonable expenses allowed.
RESOLUTIONS
On motion by Matney, Council directed. the Clerk to read Resolution
Nos. 32163 3217, 3218 and. 3219 by title, waived further reading and
passed and. adopted same by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Bartlett, McCracken, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: ouncilmen: None
RES. NO. 3216-'A�OPTED - ORDERS VACATION OF A PORTION OF MCFADDEN AVE.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDER-
ING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF MCFADDEN AVENUE."
RES. NO. 3217 - ADOPTED - PROPERTY EXCHANGE - STREET & DRAINAGE FACILITIES
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR STREET AND
DRAINAGE FACILITIES."
RES. NO. 3218 - ADOPTED - ADOPTION OF HOUSING ELEMENT - MASTER PLAN
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A TIME SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION OF A HOUSING
ELEMENT TO THE MASTER PLAN FOR SAID CITY."
RES. NO. 3219 �-'�ADOPTED - REQUESTS COUNTY SUPPORT OF REGIONAL MOTOR PARKS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RE-
QUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO EXPEDITE THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL
MOTOR PARKS, ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS IF NEED BE."
Councilman McCracken requested that copies of Resolution No. 3219 be
forwarded to the Board of Supervisors and. all Orange County Cities.
BID AWARD -- M&Y PARK RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - CC-134 - DEFERRED
The Clerk read. a communication from the Public Works Department stat-
ing that bids for Project CC-134 -- Murdy Park Recreation Center, had
been opened. at 10:00 A. M. on Monday, September 21, 1970, in the
Administrative Conference Room by the City Clerk, City Attorney and.
the City Engineer, and that due to some uncertainties of the bid. docu-
ments of the two low bidders meeting the requirements of the Government
Code it was recommended. that award of the contract be delayed until
the meeting of October 5, 1970.
The Council accepted, the recommendation
the bid award for Project CC-134 - Murdy
the meeting of October 5, 1970.
of.the City Engineer and. deferred
Park Recreation Center, to
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BID AWARD - CITY YARD STORM DRAIN - CC-168 - DABOVICH
The Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating
that bids for Project CC-168 - City Yard Storm Drain, had been opened
at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 21, 1970, in the Administrative
Conference Room by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the City Engineer,
and that the firm of Mike Dabovich, Hacienda Heights, California, was
the low bidder with a bid in the amount of $66,974.90. The City
Engineer recommended that Council award. the, bid to Mike Dabovich, and
reject all other bids. The bids submitted were as follows:
Mike Dabovich
J. S. Scott
Lomar Corporation
R. L. Farmer
Salata, Inc.
Anro Construction Company
Scott Brothers
G. and. G. Engineering Corp.
Ecco Construction Company
Mike Prlich/Sons
- Hacienda Heights, Calif.
$66,974.90
- Anaheim, Calif. -
72,434.00
- Huntington Beach, Calif. -
78,188.00
- Santa Ana, Calif. -
79,126.00
- Stanton Calif. -
7 851.00
-- El Monte, Calif. -
84, 559.00
- Santa Ana, Calif. -
84,783.00
- Pomona, Calif. -
86,E+93.00
- Garden Grove, Calif. -
94,335.00
- El Monte, Calif. -
94,870.50
On motion by Bartlett, Council awarded the contract for Project CC-168
to Mike Dabovich - Hacienda Heights, California, the lowest responsible
bidder, for a bid amount of $66,974.90; rejected all other bids and
directed the Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders and return their
bid bonds. Motion carried.
GOLDEINWEST & SLATER PROPERTY PROPOSAL - DEFERRED TO EVENING PORTION OF MTG
The City Administrator requested that the subject of a lease proposal
of 6.8 acres of property located at Goldenwest Street and Slater Avenue
be deferred to the 7:30 P.M. portion of the Council meeting.
Mayor Shipley directed that corn ideration of this matter be deferred to
the evening portion of the Council meeting.
AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
The City Administrator recommended that Mr. Bill Back, Economic Develop-
ment Officer be authorized to attend. the Urban Land. Institute Conference
in Scottsdale, Arizona, from October 7, through October 10, 1970, with
reasonable expenses allowed.
On motion by Matney, Council approved the recommendation of the City
Administrator and. authorized. Mr. Bill Back, Economic Development Officer
to attend the Urban Land Institute Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona,
from October 7 through October 10, 1970, with reasonable expenses allowed.
Motion carried.
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COASTAL & HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION
The City Administrator addressed Council and. stressed the importance of
the construction of the Coast and Huntington Beach Freeways in connection
with the furthering of industrial and. commercial development of the City.
On motion by Matney, Council instructed the Urban Land Institute -Citizen
Steering Committee to proceed. immediately in coordinating construction
of the Coast Freeway, the Huntington Beach Freeway and related highways.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read. Ordinance
Nos. 1603 and. 1604 by title, waived. further reading and. passed and
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Bartlett, McCracken, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1603 - ADOPTED - GARAGE & CARPORT ACCESS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 9166.6, 9206.6 AND
9236.6 TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO GARAGES, CARPORTS AND OPEN PARKING FROM
ABUTTING ALLEYS. "
ORDINANCE NO. 160 -r0/ ADOPTED - NON -CONFORMING & TEMPORARY SIGNS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9763.4.1 TO ESTABLISH AMORTI-
ZATION PERIOD FOR NON -CONFORMING SIGNS AND 9764.7 REQUIRING THE POSTING
OF BONDS FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS."
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ORDINANCE NO. 1605 - ADOPTED - BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
Councilman Green stated that a representative of the. Apartment House
Owners Association was present to state the organization's views on the
adoption of Ordinance No. 1605.
Mr. Alan Bannick, President of the Orange County Apartment House Owners
Association addressed. Council and read. a letter from the Association
protesting adoption of Ordinance No. 1605.
A motion was made by Councilman McCracken to amend Ordinance No. 1605,
by deleting Section 2114.2.21 which requires a $6.00 per unit increase
in business license fees charged. to apartment dwellings. When voted
upon the motion failed to pass.
Mr. Roger Slates, Planning Commission Chairman ad.d.ressed Council regarding
the apartment vacancy factor in Huntington Beach.
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1605 a second. read.ing by
title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTING -
TON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 21, AND
ADDING THERETO SECTION 2114.3 RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE FEES."
On motion by Green, Council passed and. adopted Ordinance No. 1605 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Bartlett,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ASSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
McCracken, Green, Matney, Coen,
The Clerk informed Council that due to a clerical error in the preparation
of Ordinance No. 1607, all references to the term R5 in the ordinance
should be designated. as MH.
On motion by Green, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos.
1606 and 1607 by title, and waived further reading by the following unan-
imous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Bartlett, McCracken, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen; None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1606 - FIRST READING - ZC 70-10 -- PC RES. OF INTENT
"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 BOUNDED BY PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY ON
THE SOUTHEAST, BROOKHURS T STREET ON THE EAST, ELLIS AVENUE ON THE NORTH,
AND THE CITY LIMITS ON THE NORTHWEST."
ORDINANCE NO. 1607 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE NO. 70-4
"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 BETWEEN SLATER AVENUE AND SPEER
AVENUE AND 282 FEET WEST OF BEACH BOULEVARD."
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REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Oil Committee
Councilman Green reported. that the committee was in the process of
preparing suggestions for changes in oil well requirements and. the
amended schedule of charges for oil well operation, for presentation
to Council at a later meeting.
Council Committee on Park Naming
Councilman Green reported. that no decisions had. been reached during
the last meeting of the Recreation and Parks Committee on Park Naming
regarding changes in the procedure for the naming of City parks,
however, another committee meeting was scheduled. in the near future.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Chris Carr Park
Councilman Green stated that Mr. Chris Carr, World. War II Medal of
Honor Winner, and. Huntington Beach resident, had passed away on
September 15, 1970, and. he felt that the park to be developed. on the
southeast corner of Springdale Street and. Heil Avenue should be named.
the "Chris Carr Park.'
Councilman Coen stated that he felt the present policy of park naming
procedure should. be preserved., though he believed. Mr. Carr was most
deserving of such a memorial.
On motion by Green, Council directed. the City Attorney to prepare a
Resolution designating a city park to be d.evelo ed. at the southeast
corner of Springdale Street and, Heil Avenue as 'Chris Carr Park."
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Green, Matney, Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Control -"`Metropolitan Water District
Councilman McCracken reported. that discussion had. been held. during the
-last meeting of the West Orange County Water Board. regarding the amount
of control that Los Angeles exerts over the Metropolitan Water District
in relation to the fact that they have the least utilization of the
system.
Following discussion, Council requested. the City Administrator and. the
City Engineer to investigate the matter.
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Clarification - Councilman McCracken
Councilman McCracken informed. Council of his intentionsto expand, his
business to include plumbing contracting and. that he intend.s to re-
frain from voting on any matter which could. be considered. a possible
conflict of interest therewith.
Release of Surfing Scores
Councilman Green requested clarification of the misund.erstand.ing re-
garding the release of the Surfboard. Championships scores to members
of the press.
The Director of Harbors, Beaches and. Development informed Council that
the press members wanted the scoring results prior to the announcement
of winners, and that the City does not practice this procedure due to
problems which might result.
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Chamber of Commerce Advertisement
Councilman Matney commended. the Chamber of Commerce for their adver-
tising promotion program on a local rad.io station.
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Request for Stop Sign - Gold.enwest Street & Edinger Avenue
Councilman Matney reported, that he believed. a stop sign should. be in-
stalled. at Gold.enwest Street and, Garfield. Avenue as a serious traffic
problem exists in this area, and, requested, the Public Works Department
to investigate this matter.
Luau - invitation to Public
Councilman Coen raised. a question as to why the luau preceding the
Annual Surfing Contest.: could not be expanded. to include members of the
general public, and. was informed by Mr. Moorhouse, Director of Harbors
and Beaches, that the main reason was that they could. not find. a place
to hold the event.
Councilman Coen then asked. about the possibility of holding it on the
beach and. Mr. Moorhouse stated. that at this particular time of year,
weather conditions would be a determining factor and it would. make con-
ditions difficult for holding the event.
Request For Stop Sign -_Hamilton & Banning Avenues
Councilwoman Gibbs stated. that she believed the Traffic Department
should. conduct an investigation of the traffic conditions at the inter-
section of Hamilton and. Banning Avenues and was informed. that a traffic
survey had been made and. would be covered. by a group in attendance at
the.Council meeting later in the evening.
Bicycle Path Folders
Councilwoman Gibbs passed. out folders indicating the locations where
bicycle paths are needed in the County, for the Council's information.
Sister City Program
Councilwoman Gibbs spoke regarding Council participation in a Sister
City Program and, requested. that she be authorized. to attend. the meeting
at the League of California Cities Conference Committee on the matter,
which is generally held. on Sunday afternoons. Mrs. Gibbs was informed
by the Mayor that the Council does have a committee on Sister City re-
lationships and that she would be welcome to become a member of said
committee.
RECESS
Mayor Shipley called a recess of the Council at 6:00 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened. at 7:35 P.M. by the Mayor.
APPEAL - ZONE CASE NO. 70-11 - LYON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - DEFERRED
The Clerk presented. an appeal filed. by William Lyon Development Company
to the denial by the Planning Commission for a change of zone from C4
to R3 on property located. on the north side of Holland. Drive, approxi-
mately 180 feet east of Beach Boulevard.. He stated. that a hearing on
this matter was held. and closed, at the meeting of September 8, 1970,
with a decision being deferred. to this meeting. He further informed.
Council of a communication received. from Mr. H. Rodger Howell, Rutan
& Tucker, Attorney, Santa Ana, requesting a continuance of the matter
to the meeting of October 5, 1970.
Councilman Coen stated. that as he was absent when the public hearing on
the matter was held., it would. be necessary that he read. a transcript or
listen to the tape portion of the hearing, in order to reach a decision
on the matter.
On motion by Matney, Council deferred, action on Zone Case No. 70-11 to
the meeting of October 5, 1970. Motion carried.
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REQUEST - HUNTINGTON BEACH FIREMANtS ASSOCIATION
The Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Fircman's
Association requesting permission to address Council regarding -lie
Memorandum of Und.erstand.ing between the City and their association.
Mr. Jerome Colton, Attorney, representing the Huntington Beach Fireman's
Association addressed. Council and. stated that the Association would
not accept the across--the-board, three range salary increase as approved
by Council, and further stated. that binding arbitration should. be
commenced. in an initial effort to reach accord. on this matter.
The Council requested. the City Attorney to offer his opinion concerning
the legality of the proceeding before Council.
The City Attorney read. sections from the League of California Cities
Manual on Suggested. Employer -Employee Relations Procedure and gave his
opinion that Council should. hear the attorney.
Following considerable discussion by Council, a motion was made by
Councilwoman Gibbs to rescind Council action of September 14, 1970,
authorizing an across-the-board. three -range salary increase for all
City employees. The motion was passed. by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: McCracken, Green, Coen
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REQUEST - HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
The Clerk presented, a communication from the Huntington Beach Police
Officers Association requesting permission to address Council regarding
the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and. their Association,
Mr. Michael Nezin, Attorney, representing the Huntington Beach Police
Officers Association, ad.dressed Council relative to the procedure
which should. be followed. to effect an agreement between the City and.
the Police Officer's Association.
On motion by Bartlett, Council d.irected that meetings regarding salary
increases, fringe benefits and related. matters be resumed between the
City Administrator and the representatives of all City Employee Associ-
ations, and further directed. that an Executive Meeting of Council be
called for Wednesday, September 23, 1970, regarding this matter.
Motion carried..
MEADOWEARK AIRPORT - DISCUSSION
The Clerk informed Council that Mr. Robert Dingwall, Chairman of the
committee investigation the safety situation at Meadowlark Airport was
present to inform the Council of the committee's Progress. He further
stated that he had, received. a communication from 'Resid.ents Against
Airport Hazards" requesting permission to ad.dress Council.
Mr. Tom Livengood, 5461 Meadowlark Drive, City, RAAH Committee member,
addressed. Council and stated. the committee's desires to see night
flying eliminated, at the airport.
Discussion was held. by Council regard.ing the enforcement of regulations
at the airport.
The City Administrator informed. Council of a memorandum from the Police
Department stating that both the State Department of Aeronautics and.
the local police have authority to enforce aircraft and. airport oper-
ation safety; however the State has been instructed. to delegate such
enforcement to the local level of government.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the installation of directional
lights at the airport, and. Mr. Dingwall stated. that the runway, thresh -
hold. and. landing lights are there for the purpose of directing pilots
not to land. on certain sections under any circumstances, and that re-
moval of the threshold. lights would, constitute a safety hazard. for both
pilots andthe resid.ences adjacent the airport. He stated that repre-
sentatives of the Federal Aviation Agency, and the California Department
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of Aeronautics will attend the committee's next meeting.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the implementation of the Cease
and. Desist Order issued. by the City, and. the City Attorney stated that
Council could implement the Cease and. Desist order and. prosecute anyone
violating same; however this would, not be applicable to the County
portion of the property.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen, to restrict night flying at
Meadowlark Airport, but was withdrawn before being voted. upon.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to suspend the Cease and. Desist
o rd.e r issued by the city as long as there is no night flying during the
period that this matter is under study. The motion was withd.rawn by
Councilman Matney before being voted upon.
Mr. Tom Ship, resid.ent of the area, addressed Council and stated. that
removal of the runway extension would. cause pilots to make lower
landing approaches, increasing the safety hazard. to nearby residents.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coen to take what-
ever steps may be necessary to eliminate night flying operations at
Mead.owlark Airport pending Council's determination of the matter.
Motion carried..
RECESS
Mayor Shipley called a recess of the Council at 9:40 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened. at 10.05 P.M. by the Mayor.
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REQUEST FOR 4-WAY STOP SIGN & CROSSING GUARD
A representative of the residents near Ead.er School adAressed. Council
and. requested that a four-way stop sign and crossing guard. be installed.
at Bushard Street and Banning Avenue to protect child.ren going to and
from school.
The City Administrator informed Council of a report from the City
Engineer stating that traffic surveys of the area showed that crossing
guards should be placed. at Mesa View, Lake View and Eader Schools.
The City Engineer stated that a traffic study indicates that a four-
way stop sign will be warranted. in approximately four weeks when
Bushard. Street becomes a through street to Pacific Coast Highway.
On motion by Gibbs, Council directed. that a temporary four-way stop
sign be installed at Bushard. Street and. Banning Avenue. Motion carried.
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PETITION FOR COUNCIL PERMIT - HUNTINGTON BEACH HEALTH CLUB - GRANTED
The Clerk presented. a petition for Council Permit from Mr. Dominick James
Russo, 126122 Shreve Road, Whittier,, to operate the "Huntington Beach
Health Club" at 17434 Beach Boulevard., City. He further informed. Council
that they had. been provid.ed. with copies of the Police Report.
Mr. Dominick Russo, applicant, ad.dressed Council and, requested, that his
application for Council Permit be approved.
On motion by Matney, Council granted. a Council Permit to Dominick James
Russo to operate the "Huntington Beach Health Club" at 17434 Beach
Boulevard., City, and directed the Clerk to issue a business license for
same. Motion carried.
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GOLDEN WEST AND SLATER PROPERTY PROPOSAL
The City Administrator informed. Council of his recommendation that the
lease proposal of 6.8 acres of property located. at Gold.enwest Street
and. Slater Avenue offered to the City for an annual leasehold payment
of $60,000.00, with an option purchase price for the same sum at term-
ination of lease, be rejected. by the Council. He stated that the ex-
tremely high cost of the land. would place a heavy burd.en on the develop-
ment budget for the Central Park; that Federal grant participation in
the funding would not be available, and that park compatibility can be
effectively maintainedby appropriate planning procedures.
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Mr. Bob Healy, representing the Franciscan Fountains Homeowner',3
Association stated. that the majority of the residents.in the area
do not believe that property adjacent the Central City Park should
be zoned for commercial use, and that they would support acquisition
of this acreage by the City as an addition to the park.
Councilman Green inquired if there was a City ordinance to control
use of property adjacent to parks regardless of that property's
present zoning, and. was informed. by the Planning Director that such an
ordinance exists.
Mr. Donald. Jones, representing the owner of the subject property,
addressed. Council, and stated that he feels the property should be
developed in accordance with the present C4 zoning, or that the City
should acquire the property through purchase or lease option.
Considerable discussion was held. by Council on the matter.
On motion by Matney, Council directed. the Administrator to proceed
with obtaining an appraisal figure of the 5.8 acres of property
located at Goldenwest Street and Slater Avenue. Motion carried.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - A. C. MARION
The City Clerk informed. Council of a communication from Mr. A. C.
Marion requesting permission to address Council regarding the variance
problem on the Corfino Well located on Lots 25 & 27, Block 210 on the
southwest corner of Tenth Street and. Olive Avenue.
Mr. A. C. Marion addressed. Council, and. re uested. that he be granted.
an extension of Conditional Exception No. 69-9, so that oil operations
can be resumed..
A motion was made by Councilman McCracken to extend. Conditional
Exception No. 69-9 to permit the resumption of oil operations at said.
location, but was withdrawn before being voted. upon.
On motion by Coen, Council directed. that this matter be referred to
the Planning Commission and. that the $75.00 filing fee requirement
be waived.. Motion carried.
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PETITION FOR COUNCIL PERMIT - ESQUIRE BAR - GRANTED
The Clerk presented. a petition for Council Permit from Mr. Lou Kellman,
1420 E. Edin§er Avenue, Santa Ana, to operate a beer bar at 117 Main
Street, dba Esquire Bar."
The Clerk informed. Council that they had. received copies of the Police
Report, and stated that he had. denied the application for 11^?nse
because of the location of the proposed business in the area under
proposed condemnation by the City.
Mr. Lou Kellman, applicant, addressed. Council and. stated that he had.
made application for an ABC license.
Councilman McCracken requested. and. was granted. permission to abstain
from consideration of this matter.
On motion by Green, Council granted a Council
1420 E. Ediner Avenue, Santa Ana, to operate
Esquire Bar, at said location, and directed.
a business license on the condition that the
ABC license. Motion carried., with Councilman
from voting on the matter.
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PETITION FOR COUNCIL PERMIT - THE FIRESIDE -
Permit to Mr. Lou Kellman,
a beer bar, dba "The
the City Clerk to issue
applicant receives an
McCracken abstaining
GRANTED
The Clerk presented. a petition for Council Permit from Mr. Alan L.
Meachum 13940 Tahiti Way, No. 223, Marina del Rey, to operate a beer
bar at 410 Pacific Coast Highway, City, dba "The Fireside.1°
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The Clerk informed Council that they had. received copies of the Police
Report, and stated that he had denied the application for license be-
cause of the location of the proposed. business in the area under pro-
posed condemnation by the City.
On motion by Green, Council granted. a Council Permit to Mr. Alan L.
Meachum, 13940 Tahiti Way, Marina del Rey, to operate a beer bar at
410 Pacific Coast Highway, dba "The Fireside," and directed, the City
Clerk to issue a business license on condition that the applicant re-
ceives an ABC license. Motion carried..
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FILING FEE REFUND - RICHARD P. LUKE - GRANTED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Commission
recommending that Council authorize refund. of the $75.00 filing fee
for Conditional Exception No. 70-43, to allow for the care of three
handicapped, children at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Richard. P. Luke,
which was approved. by the Planning Commission.
On motion by Green, Council approved. the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and authorized. a refund. to Mr. and. Mrs. Richard Luke of the
$75.00 filing fee for Conditional Exception No. 70-43 to allow for the
care of three handicapped. children in their home. Motion carried.
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REDUCTION OF FEES - RELOCATION PERMIT - DUBLIN REALTY - DENIED
The Clerk presented. a communication from Mrs. Beverly Ann Moore and.
Mr. Harvey E. O'Neill, Dublin Realty, 6041 Bolsa Avenue, City, re-.
questing a reduction of Inspection Fees of $500, required. by Section
133 of the Huntingtan Beach Ordinance Code to relocate a building
from outside the City limits to within the City limits, on a lot
adjoining 6041 Bolsa Avenue.
Mrs. Beverly Moore, Co-owner of Dublin Realty Company, addressed.
Council and, requested, that they approve the reduction of.Inspection
Fees.
Following d.isucss ion, on motion by Green, Council denied the request
from Dublin Realty for a reduction of Inspection Fees of $500 to re-
locate said building within tYe City limits. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 70-33 -- APPROVED
Mayor Shipley announced, that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal filed by Mr. Bruce Green to the granting by the
Planning Commission of Conditional Exception No. 70-33, to permit riding
stables and. associated uses to be located north of Ernest Avenue, approx-
imately 320 feet east of the centerline of Goldenwest Street in the MI--O
Light Industrial District, combined with oil production.
The Clerk informed. Council that all legal requirements for publication,
notification and. posting had. been met and, that he had received no
communications or written protests to Conditional Exception 70-33 or tc
the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission other than
the letter of appeal.
Mr. George Shibata, Attorney, representing the appellant,add.ressed.
Council and stated why he believed. approval of said. Conditional Exception
was not warranted..
Mr. Bruce Green, 18792 Stewart, City, adjoining property owner, addressed.
Council and. stated. that he believed. the presence of riding stables on
this property was detrimental to the surrounding area, and. that the
conditions stipulated. by the Planning Commission were too vague to be
effective.
Mr. Fred. Tallman, 9452 Velardo Drive, City, ad.d.ressed. Council and re-
quested. denial of Conditional Exception No. 70-33.
Mr. Bill Williams, 10079 San Pablo Court, Fountain Valley, applicant,
informed. Council of his proposed plans for -the riding stables, and
stated that precautions will be taken to insure that the horses cannot
roam outside the area, and. that adequate fly control and. sanitation
measures will be provided..
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Councilman Coen stated. that he did not feel that proof of hardship
had. been demonstrated by the applicants, and. discussion was held. by
Council regarding the validity of the hardship issue.
Mr. Bert Beck, representative of the Orange County Health Department,
stated that fly and. sanitation problems can be effectively controlled,
and that he has provid.ed. the applicants with the County ordinances re-
lating to same.
Councilman Matney requested. that the Attorney investigate the standards
set forth by the County Health Department for fly abatement and sani-
Cation, for possible ad.option by the City.
Mr. A. C. Marion, resid.ent, add.ressed. Council, and stated. that he
felt the riding stables would. be an asset to the area.
Mr. Bob Johnson, 10067 Sparrow Avenue, Fountain Valley, co -developer
of the property, addressed. Council and. gave reasons why he believed
that the Planning Commissionts approval of Conditional Exception No.
70-33 was justified.
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 approved, Conditional Exception No. 70-33, stipulating
that such use of property shall be terminated in five years, or upon
violation of any City or County ordinance or regulation. Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING�� ZONE CASE NO. 69-36 - DEFERRED
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and. hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 69-36, on property located. between Garfield.
Avenue and. Ellis Avenue, east to the extension of Newland. Street, for
a change of zone to R5 office -Professional District
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation; publication and. posting on said public hearing had. been met
and. that he had received no communications or written protests to
Zone Case No. 69-36, or to the recommend.ation of approval of the
Planning Commission.
Mayor Shipley declared. the hearing open.
On motion by Green, Council directed, that the public hearing on Zone
Case No. 69-36 be deferred to the regular adjourned meeting of
September 28, 1970. Motion carried..
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PUBLIC HEARING PRECISE PLAN NO. 70-5 - DEFERRED
Mayor Shipley announced, that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 70-5 which proposes to
precise plan the street alignment for Parkside Lane between Edinger
Avenue and. Aldrich Street.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication
and. posting on said. public hearing had been met and that he had. re-
ceived no communications or written protests to Precise Plan No. 70-5
or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Shipley declared, the hearing open.
On motion by Green, Council directed that the public hearing on Precise
Plan No. 70-5 be deferred. to the regular adjournedmeeting of September
28, 1970. Motion carried..
AGENDA ITEMS DEFERRED TO REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
The Council directed, that the following agenda items scheduled. for
action at this meeting be deferredto the regular adjourned. meeting
on Monday, September 28, 1970.
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Code AmendmenA No. 70-12 - Proposes to amend. Section 9106.5 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to allow boats, boat trailers, single
axle trailers and. campers to be parked or stored in front of a dwelling
in the Rl District.
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Code Amendment No. 70-13 - Proposes to amend. Sections 9162.6.1.1 in
the R2 District and. Section 9202.6.1.1 in the R3 District sections of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to require three-story development.
Conditional ExcepT-•@i"`tion No. 70-45 - TT Map No. 6874 - Property located
southwest of Channel Lane, be weep Admiralty Drive and. Broadway.
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 70-14 - CHRYSLER REALTY - APPROVED
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and. hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 70-14, for a change of zone on property located
north of Chrysler Drive, beginning approximately 500 feet west of Beach
Boulevard., for a change of zone from R3 Limited. Multiple Family Resi-
dence District to C4 Highway Commercial District, with a 50 foot set-
back from the right-of-way line.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication,
notification and. posting had. been met and. that he had received no com-
munications or written protests to Zone Case No. 70-14, or to the recom-
mendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
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, approved. Zone Case No. 70-14, and. directed, the City Attorney
to prepare a resolution effecting the change of zone. Motion carried.
WATERFRON' VARIANCES
Mr. A. W. Knox, 3322 Easter Circle, City, addressed. Council and stated.
that he believed. there were discrepancies in the issuance of waterfront
variances in the City, and. questioned whether City or State law is
being considered. in the granting of variances.
The Council requested the City Attorney to review this matter.
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REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION - DARYL SMITH - CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOC.
Mr. Daryl Smith, Recreation and. Parks Department employee, addressed.
Council and stated, his opposition to the recision of the three range
salary increase applying to all city employees, as he believed tha,U
the majority membership of the City Employees Association were in accord
with the Memoranda of Agreement between the City and the employees
association.
Discussion was held. between Council and Mr. Smith on the matter, however,
no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Green, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned at 12:30 A.M. to Wednesday, September 23,
1970, at b:00 P.M. in the Sheraton Beach Inn Conference Room. Motion
carried.. (I
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