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Administrative Annex, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 21, 1970
Mayor Shipley called the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach to order in the Administrative Annex
at 4:05 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
Councilmen Absent: None
PRESENTATION ON FORMATION OF NON-PROFIT CORPORATION
Mayor Shipley called on Doyle Miller, City Administrator, to introduce
Mr. Stephen Stern, Attorney representing the firm of C'Melveny & Myers,
legal consultants for the City, in the organization of a non-profit
corporation to finance certain development projects.
Mr. Stern addressed Council and informed them that a non-profit corpora-
tion for the development of a civic center, police facility, and other
related projects, has been formed and Articles of Incorporation have
stated that the organization will be known as the Huntington Beach Public
Facilities Corporation, and as presently incorporated, includes
Mr. Stern and Mr. Donn Miller of the firm of O'Melveny & Myers, and
Mr. Terry McCarty of the firm of Stone & Youngberg, as incorporating
Officers and Directors.
Mr. Stern further explained that this is standard procedure in the
formation of a non-profit civic improvement corporation, and that the
incorporating officers would be replaced by local individuals selected
by members of the City Council and appointed by the City Administrator
to serve as officers and directors. He pointed out that the substitution
would be accomplished through amendment to the By-laws of the Corporation.
Mr. Stern informed the Council of the urgency of their action in this
matter, stating that appointment of the permanent directors must be
accomplished prior to filing for a tax exempt status of the corporation
with the United States Internal Revenue Service prior to July 1, 1971,
and that it presently takes six months to obtain a ruling in this regard.
Council discussed the method to be used in the selection of qualified
persons to be appointed by the City Administrator to serve as officers
and directors of the Corporation, and informally decided that each
Council member would submit names of individuals qualified to serve,
and from this list the permanent officers and directors would be
selected.
PRESENTATION ON CONDITION OF BOND MARKET
Mr. Terry McCarty representing the firm of Stone & Youngberg, financial
consultants to the City, discussed with Council the present condition
of the bond market, and possibilities which might exist at the time
bonds for the Corporation have been prepared.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Matney, the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 4:40 P.M. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Paul C.Lffbnes
City Clerk
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Paul'. Jones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Donald D. Shi 1
Mayor
MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 21, 1970
Mayor Shipley called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach to order at 4:45 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Willis Loar - First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
Councilmen Absent: None
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: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
1. MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of
December , 1970, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. LABOR & MATERIALS BOND - TRACT NO. 5424 - WM. LYON DEVELOPMENT CO.
Accepted Labor ana Materials Bond No. - 3 - (CNA Insurance), as
recommended by the Director of Public Works, and directed the City
Clerk to file same with the City Treasurer.
3. ROAD LICENSE - CC-138 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDSON CO.
Authorized the Mayor and. City Clerk to execute two copies of road license
to permit city use of a 12 foot strip of Southern California Edison
Company right-of-way as ingress to the Harper Channel lying west of
Brookhurst Street and south of Garfield Street, and further instructed
the Clerk to return the vault copy to the Edison Company together with
a copy of the minutes action, authorizing same.
4. EASEMENT AGREEMENT - SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD - CC-138
Approved an easement agreement covering the improvement-cy the Adams
Avenue railraod crossing - CC-138, as recommended by the Director of
Public Works, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same,
and that the Clerk attach a certified copy of the minute action to each
for return to the Southern Pacific Railroad Company.
5. FINAL REIMBURSEMENT - WATER MAIN - CADOBI & ASSOCIATES
Approved final reiEb-ursement in the amount of $1,b2l.45-To- Cadobi &
Associates, for the construction of off -site water main in Brookhurst
Street north of Hamilton Avenue.
6. FINAL REIMBURSEMENT - WATER MAIN - ARIES HOMES INC.
Approved final reimbursement in the amour of $17,157.b2 to Aries Homes,
Inc., for construction of an off -site water main in Bushard Street,
approximately 1000 feet south of Adams Avenue.
7. NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS - CENTRAL PARR - CC-140
Directed the My Clerk to publish Notice Inviting Sealed. Bids for the
purchase of materials for the Central City Park development; and author-
ized direct purchase of plant materials by the City, as recommended by
the Department of Public Works and Recreation and Parks Department.
8. DIEHL EVANS & COMPANY - INTERIM EXAMINATION
Approved the recommendation of the City Ad.min= rator and ordered the
interim examination of City Financial Statements conducted by Diehl,
Evans & Company, received and filed.
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9. FINAL TRACT MAP INO. 6357 - SUNBEAM HOMES INC. - APPROVED
Accepted. offers of dedication as shown on Final Tract Map No. 6357
located east of Bushard. Street, 772 feet north of Adams Avenue;
Acreage: 3.678; Lots: 4; Developer: Sunbeam Homes, Inc., 6303 Wilshire
Blvd., Los Angeles, California; and adopted the map subject to standard
conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and Planning
Department in Resolution No. 3056, adopted October 20, 1969, with an
additional stipulation that the developer and, the City shall enter into
negotiation for dedication and purchase of the park site designated
Lot 36, of Tract No. 6.356.
Further instructed. the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to
the map and. deposit 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.
10. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7154 - CLASSIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. - APPROVED
Accep ed offers of dedication as shown on Final Tract'Ra-p No. 715
located 1320 feet south of Heil Avenue and east of the Southern Pacific
Railroad. Company right-of-way; Acreage: 7.774; Lots: 37; Developer:
Classic Development Corporation, 8544 Garden Grove Boulevard., Garden
Grove, California; and. adopted the maps 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. 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.
11. HELICOPTER AREA LICENSE AGREEMENT - APPROVED
Approved. a he icop er area license agreement be ween the Signal Bolsa
Corporation and Signal Oil and Gas Company and. the City, to allow the
Police Department to use certain designated areas for training and.
practice landings for a fee of $10 per month, and directed. the Mayor
and. City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
12. AGREEMENT - MIDWAY CITY SANITARY DISTRICT
Approved an agreement between the Midway City Sanitary District and
the City to allow the means to provide sewer service for the property
at the southwest corner of Heil Avenue and Magnolia Street, and directed
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
13. AGREEMENTS - SUNSET BEACH SANITARY DIST. & COUNTY SANITATION DIST. #11
Approved an agreement between tFFe Sunset Beach Sanitary District and the
City to eliminate the sewer treatment plant located at Warner Avenue and
Pacific Coast Highway by having the Sunset Beach Sanitary District con-
tract with County Sanitation District No. 11 via the City of Huntington
Beach, and further approved an agreement between the County Sanitation
District No. 11 and the City to assume sewage treatment and. disposal
from the Sunset Beach Sanitary District, and. authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said agreements on behalf of the City.
14. TALBERT DRAINAGE DISTRICT AGREEMENT - APPROVED
Approved an agreement between e Talbert Drainage District and the
City, wherein the city shall assume responsibility for maintenance and.
operation until the District is no longer needed, and authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTIONS
On motion by Green, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos.
3256, 3257, 3258, 3259, 3260, 3261, 3263, 3264, 3265, 3266, 3267, 3268,
3269, 3270, and 3271 by title, waived further reading and passed and
ad.opted same by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABMCouncilmen: None
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RES.. NO. 3256 - ADOPTED .-'CHANGES STANG LANE TO FLORIDA STREET
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CHANG-
ING THE NAME OF STANG LANE TO FLORIDA STREET."
RES. NO. 3257 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHES H.B. ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ESTABLISHING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL."
RES. NO. 3258 - ADOPTED - AUTHORIZES EXPENDITURE - REIMB. AGRMT. #102
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND."
RES. NO. 3259 - ADOPTED - AUTHORIZES EXPENDITURE - REIMB. AGRMT. 70-D5
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE DISTRICT 5C FUND."
RES. NO. 3260 - ADOPTED - SEWER REIMBURSEMENT - CADOBI & ASSOC.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND."
RES. NO. 3261 - ADOPTED - FEDERAL FLOOD & LANDSLIDE INSURANCE
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO
QUALIFY THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FOR FEDERAL FLOOD AND LANDSLIDE
INSURANCE . "
RES. NO. 3263 - ADOPTED -- EXCHANGE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING AN EXCHANGE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE DEED THEREFOR,"
RES. NO. 3264 - ADOPTED - ARTERIAL HWY. FINANCING PROGRAM - MANSION AVE.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST-
ING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING
PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF MANSION AVENUE FROM GOLDENWEST STREET TO
MAIN STREET."
RES. NO. 3265 - ADOPTED - ARTERIAL HWY. FINANCING PROGRAM - GARFIELD AVE.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUkINGTON BEACH RE-
QUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY
FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF GARFIELD AVENUE FROM GOLDENWEST
STREET TO BEACH BOULEVARD."
RES. NO. 3266 - ADOPTED - ARTERIAL HWY. FINANCING PROGRAM - NEWLAND STR,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RE-
QUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY
FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEWLAND STREET."
RES. NO. 3267 - ADOPTED - ARTERIAL HWY. FINANCING PROGRAM - MAGNOLIA STR.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON ]BEACH RE-
QUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY
FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNOLIA STREET."
.RES. NO. 3268 - ADOPTED -- ARTERIAL HWY. FINANCING PROGRAM - GOTHARD STR.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RE-
QUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY
FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOTHARD STREET.
RES. NO. 3269 - ADOPTED - ARTERIAL HWY. FINANCING PROGRAM - I30LSA AVE.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 1UNTINGTON 1 .11t_;}{ !-.-
QUESTING THE COUNTY OF , ORANGE TO. INCLUDE WITHIN TliE A13TEPIAL HIGHWAY
FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOLSA AVENUE . "
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RES. NO. 3270 - ADOPTED — CONGRATULATES C.I.F. WINNERS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CON-
GRATULATING THE PLAYERS, COACHING STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION OF EDISON
HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION (C.I.F.)
SOUTHERN SECTION AAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP."
RES. NO. 3271 - ADOPTED -- URGES ACTION TO ALLEVIATE DISPOSAL PROBLEM
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND THE COUNTY SUPERVISORS' ASSOCIATION
OF CALIFORNIA TO SEEK ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM OF LITTER AND
WASTE DISPOSAL CREATED BY THE SALE OF BEVERAGES IN DISPOSABLE, NON-
RETURNABLE CONTAINERS."
RECONSIDERATION OF RES. NO. 3241 - AMENDMENT TO COMPENSATION PLAN
A vote was taken on the motion made by Councilman Green at the meet'
of November 16, 1970, to reconsider the adoption of Resolution No. 3241 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMEND-
ING RESOLUTION No. 3220 RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION PLAN." When put
to a vote the motion failed.
RES. NO. 3262 -DEFERRED - CONSTRUCTION OF ROUTE 39 FREEWAY
The Clerk presented Resolution No. 3262 for Council's consideration -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RE-
QUESTING THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT VII, TO PLACE A HIGH
PRIORITY ON CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROUTE 39 FREEWAY."
Councilman Green stated. that as litigation is pending against the State
Division of Highways, which may possibly result in a change in the
planned route, he would suggest that Council defer adoption of Resolu-
tion No. 3262 until the next meeting when further information on the
matter is available.
Mayor Shipley directed that action on Resolution No. 3262 be deferred
to the Council meeting of Januaa^y 4, 1971.
SPORTFISHING CONCESSION - McCULLAH BROTHERS - APPROVED
The City Administrator presented. a transmittal from the Director of
Harbors, Beaches and. Development of a request from Carl McCullah, Jr.,
and Robert McCullah for permission to conduct a sportfishing.operation
on the Municipal Pier, with the stipulation that the lease be.written
for a three year term with a cancellation clause included.
On motion by Coen, Council approved. the request from Carl McCullah Jr.,
and Robert McCullah to conduct a sport fishing operation on the Municipal
Pier, as recommended by the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development
and directed the City Attorney to prepare a three year least agreement
with cancellation clause, for submission to Council at the meeting of
January 4, 1971. Motion carried.
MASTER PLANNING OF "MAGNOLIA SITE" - EDISON COMMUNITY PARK
The City Administrator informed. Council that pursuant to their direction
of November 2, 1970, the Recreation and Parks Commission, Library Board
and Fire Chief have evaluated their respective requirements for project
implementation of the Edison Community Parksite, and that a list of
actions taken and. recommendations for implementation schedule have been
submitted for Council's consideration.
On motion by Coen, Council endorsed the implementation schedule re.eom-' `
mended by the Recreation and Parks Commission as follows:
(a) January 1, 1971 Architectural proposals to be submitted
for structural design only, or master
planning with a landscape architect.
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(b) January 13, 1971 - Landscape architects to make presentation
to Commission on site potential.
(c) January 18, or
February 1, 1971 - Commission recommends architect and land-
scape architect to Council subject to con-
currence of Fire Chief and Library Board.
Motion carried.
PARK PRIORITY GIFT ACCEPTANCE -- C. MICHAEL. INC. - IRBY PARK
The City Administrator informed. Council of a gift offer to the City from
C. Michael, Inc., of 4.6 acres of land located south of Heil Avenue,
and east of Edwards Street, for parksite purposes, providing that the
gift is accepted by the City during 1970 d.ue to I.R.S. requirements.
He further stated that with the ad.d.ition of this gift, Irby Park would
comprise a total of 7.6 acres and that funds for d.evelopment of the
park would be available in the 1973-74 fiscal year.
On motion by Green, Council on behalf of the City, accepted the donation
from C. Michael, Inc., of 4.6 acres of land for parksite purposes,
according to the conditions stipulated by the donor. Motion.carried.
The Council requested that a plaque commending the firm of C. Michael,
Inc., be prepared for presentation upon delivery of the deed to the City.
REQUEST FOR REFUND - YMCA - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council of a request froth. the YMCA for
a refund of the $10 filing fee which was paid on their application to
operate a Christmas tree lot. Due to their status as a non-profit
corporation, the City Administrator recommended that the refund be
granted.
On motion by Green, Council approved the recommendation of the City
Administrator and authorized a refund of the $10 filing fee paid by the
YMCA to operate a Christmas tree lot, upon determination of the legality
of this action by the City Attorney. Motion carried..
REPORT - LEAGUE OF CITIES COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - FIRE CHIEF
The Fire Chief presented a brief report on the meeting of the National
League of Cities Committee on Public Safety held. in Atlanta, Georgia,
which he attended on December 7, 1970, as a member of the steering
committee of the full committee, which was headed by Mayor Roman S.
Gribbs of Detroit, Michigan. He stated that the steering committees had
presented excellent reviews of existing national municipal policy posi-
tions together with new policy proposals offered by committee members,
cities, and other organizations of municipal officials, and that a par-
ticular interest was the ideas which were set forth concerning community
participation in the rejuvenation of downtown areas.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
On motion by Matney, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance
No. 1619 by title, waived further reading and. passed and adopted same
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Bartlett, McCracken, Green, Coen, Matney,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORD. NO. 1619 - ADOPTED - "FLY CONTROL & ABATEMENT"
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 312, AND ADDING NEW ARTICLE
312, ENTITLED, ?FLY CONTROL AND ABATEMENTI."
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
orn motion by lia rt.lett, Council directed the City Clerk. to read Ordinance
iVo,,;. _1(c() an�i 16'11 by Liti(� and waived further reading; and granted the
request l'or deferment of the second reading of Ordinance No. 1620 until
the first meeting in March, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, MAtney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORD. N0. 1620 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE NO. 7 0-19
"BAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HEIL
AVENUE BETWEEN SAYBROOK LANE AND ALGONQUIN STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE
NO. 70-19)."
ORD. NO. 1621 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE NO. 70-6
"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 WEST OF BROOKHURST STREET
AND SOUTH OF GARFIELD AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 70-6)."
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Report - National League of Cities Meeting - Atlanta, Georgia
Councilman Coen stated that during the Congress of Cities meeting held
in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 7, 1970, he and Fire Chief Picard.
attended the portion of the meeting concerning Cable TV. He stated
that he had. given the Administrator's office a complete list of the
resolutions which were submitted. by the delegate cities, and that they
were available for the review of any interested persons.
Endorsement of Local Government Participation
Councilman McCracken spoke briefly regarding a resolution recently
adopted by the Buena Park City Council urging that the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) consider the adoption of a policy to
oppose any bill on a State or Federal level which does not involve local
government in the decision -making process for the orderly physical develop-
ment of a region.
Councilman Green stated that at the last meeting of SCAG discussion was
held on this matter, and that the outlook for the adoption of a policy
of this nature by SCAG was favorable. He stated that in his capacity
as a city representative to the Southern California Association of
Governments, he would. pursue this matter for further report to Council.
Enforcement of Leash Law
Councilman Bartlett requested that the portion of the ordinance code
requiring that dogs be confined by a leash when off the premises of
its owner be more stringently enforced in the downtown area.
The City Administrator stated that he and the staff would work with
Mr. Sharkey, the Animal Control Officer, to rectify this problem.
Merit System - City Salaries
Councilman Green spoke briefly regarding the merit system for determining
the salaries of department heads which have been employed by the City
of Inglewood.
The City Administrator informed Council that he has studied the merit
system which the City of Inglewood has adopted, and believes that a
system of this sort would. be advantageous to the City. He stated that
Mr. Edward Thompson, City Personnel Officer was present to speak on
the matter.
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Mr. Thompson addressed Council and gave a resume' of the merit system
plan as adopted by the City of Inglewood..
On motion by Green, Council requested the City Administrator to conduct
a detailed study of the merit system plan for determining salaries of
City department heads for report and recommendation to Council. Motion
carried.
Vacancy - Recreation and. Parks Commission
In response to an inquiry by Councilman Green, the Director of Recreation
and. Parks stated that he had sent correspondence to Golden West College
and Long Beach State College concerning the City's desire to appoint a
young person to its Recreation and Parks Commission.
Assistant City Administrator Commended
Councilman Matney stated that he has received calls from citizens request-
ing assistance in solving a variety of problems which they have encoun-
tered, and that as his time is limited, he had referred these requests
to Mr. Brander Castle, Assistant City Administrator. He commended
Mr. Castle for the manner in which he hand.led. these requests and recom-
mended that a small plaque be prepared for Mr. Castle.
Residency_Requirements - City Board & Commission Members
Councilman McCracken asked if a policy had been established regarding
residency requirements for members of City boards and commissions.
Following discussion, on motion by Green, Council directed that all new
appointees to city boards and. commissions be required to reside within
the City, with the exception of those appointees to the Recreation and
Parks Commission recommended by the various school districts. Motion
carried.
COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
Christmas Card Display
The Director of Recreation and Parks informed Council that the giant
sized Christmas cards displayed in the Council Chamber had been made
by students from schools in the area.
Councilman McCracken requested that Mr. Worthy extend the Council's
appreciation to the students.
RECESS
Mayor Shipley called a recess of the Council at 5:45 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor.
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PINS - CITY EMPLOYEES
Mayor Shipley introduced the following City Employees to the Council
and audience and presented service pins to each:
Captain Harold Mays - Police Department - 25 years
Sergeant E1van Bidd.le - Police Department - 20 years
Captain Fred. DeWitt - Fire Department - 20 years
Lifeguard. Presentation
The Director of Harbors and Beaches informed. Council that th(: Lifeguard
Department had received a plaque from the Mayor and City Council of
the City of Santa Cruz in appreciation of the hospitality extended to
their Junior Lifeguards during their visit to our city.
RECONSIDERATION - RES. N0. 3257 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
A motion was made by Councilman Green to reconsider Resolution No. 3257
which waspassed and. adopted during the afternoon portion of the Council
meeting - 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH ESTABLISHING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL."
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When put to a vote the motion carried.
On motion by Green, Council rescinded their action and deferred adoption
of Resolution No. 3257 to the next Council meeting to enable the Mayor
and City Attorney to work toward the redrafting of same. Motion carried.
PROGRESS REPORT - CODE AMENDMENTS - RECEIVED & FILED
The Clerk presented a transmittal of a report from the Planning Commis-
sion listing amendments to Division 9 of the Ordinance Code, adopted
by Council within the last two years, which were intended. to make the
zoning ordinances less restrictive and. further listing a number of amend-
ments which are presently being drafted.
Mayor Shipley ordered the report from the Planning Commission received
and. filed.
APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE -- DONALD RUETHER - APPROVED
The Clerk informed. Council of an application for business license filed
by Donald Jeffery Ruether, 128 - 25th Street, Newport Beach, to conduct
the business of surfboard and. clothing sales at 317 Pacific Coast High-
way, City, to be known as "Salt Buttons". He further informed Council
that, based. on information forwarded to them concerning Mr. Ruether's
application for business license, he recommends issuance of same.
On motion by Coen, Council approved the application for business license,
he recommends issuance of same. Motion carried.
Letter to Huntington Beach Company - Uses on Easements
Following discussion of the fact that this business is located on an
easement granted to the City by the Huntington Beach Company, on motion
by Matney, Council directed that the Huntington Beach Company be re-
quested to forward a letter outlining the uses which they would con-
sider permissable on their easement. Motion carried.
REQUEST - REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF FEES - DENIED
The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Ronald. I. Brindle request-
ing reduction or waiver of fees for relocating a small storage building
and. a place to transact business, on leased property at Golden West
Street and. Garfield Avenue, to be used for agricultural purposes.
Mr. Ronald Brindle, applicant, 18961 Golden West Street, City, addressed
Council and stated that the building proposed to be relocated meets all
requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and requested that
Council approve his request for a waiver or reduction of relocation
fees.
Considerable discussion was held between Council and Mr. Brindle regard-
ing a proposed amendment to the ordinance code, which would give Council
authority to grant requests of this nature.
On motion by Coen, Council directed that the request of Mr. Brindle,
for a waiver or reduction of fees required by the ordinance code for
the relocation of said building be denied without prejudice. Motion
carried.
The Council then suggested that Mr. Brindle contact the City Attorney's
office regarding a proposed amendment to the ordinance code.
APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE - KARLSEN - CHADBAND - APPROVED
The Clerk informed Council of an application for business license filed
by Robert Karlsen, 1645 Brookside Drive, San Pablo, and Dale Chadband,
2081 Della Lane, Anaheim, to conduct the business of a surfboard supply
shop at 111 Main Street, City, to be known as the Pacific Surfboard
Supply. He informed Council that based on information forwarded to
them concerning the application for business license, he recommended
issuance of the license.
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On motion by Coen, Council approved the application for business license
filed by the applicants, to conduct the business of a surfboard supply
;:shop R.t ,;a..ld location, and directed the City Clerk. to issue a business
license for same, Motion carried.
STATUS REPORT - URBAN -LAND INSTITUTE - CITIZEN'S STEERING COMMITTEE
The Clerk presented for Council's information, the year-end Status
Report prepared by the Urban Land Institute Citizens Steering Committee
regarding the Steering Committee projects being reviewed by the commit-
tee.
On motion by McCracken, Council directed the report submitted by the
Urban Land Institute - Citizens Steering Committee received and filed.
Motion carried.
REPORT - RULES OF CONDUCT AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Clerk presented a report from the City Attorneys office regarding
the establishment of rules of conduct at City Council meetings, together
with a copy of an amendment to the Ralph Brown Act, adopted by the
Legislature at its last meeting. He stated that, in view of the new
Government Code section, he believed that it would not be necessary
for Council to enact special rules with regard to conduct at Council
meetings, as willful interruptions may be controlled under said amend-
ment.
Following discussion, on motion by Coen, Council directed the City
Attorney to develop a set of rules for consideration by Council concern-
ing the readmission of individuals responsible for willfully disturbing
the orderly conduct of a Council meeting. Motion carried.
PROPOSED INCREASE IN PARKING FEES
The Clerk presented a memorandum from the Director of Harbors, Beaches,
and Development recommending that the daily parking fees within the
Parking Authority area be increased from $.75 to $1.00 per day, that
buses, motor homes or vehicles in excess of 25 feet be increased from
$3.00 to $4.00 per day and that the annual Municipal Parking Pass remain
at $10.00 with an additional sticker available for $5.00 to accommodate
families with two cars.
The City Administrator stated that his office concurred with the increase
in parking fees as recommended.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the parking fee charges for the
Municipal Parking Facility as recommended by the Director of Harbors
and. Beaches, and City Administrator and directed the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary ordinances and resolutions to effect same. Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 70-25 - APPROVED
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 70-25, on property located. on the south side
of Hamilton Avenue, approximately 500 feet east of Bushard Street, for
a change of zoning as follows:
Parcel I - From C4 Highway Commercial District to R2 Two
Family Residence District.
Parcel II - From R2 Two Family Residence District to C4 High-
way Commercial District with a 50 Foot setback
from the ultimate right-of-way line.
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.
70-25 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' and. slides of the area under
consideration for a change of zone.
Mayor Shipley declared the hearing open.
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Mr. Robert Taube, 2622 Circle Drive, Newport Beach, applicant and devel-
oper of Parcel I, addressed Council and requested approval of the zone
change.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there
being no protests filed., either oral or written, the hearing was closed
by the Mayor.
On motion by McCracken, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission, approved Zone Case No. 70-25, and directed the City Attorney
to prepare an Ordinance effecting the change of zone. Motion carried.
RECONSIDERATION - USE PERMIT NO. 70-26 - GRANTED
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing for the purpose of reconsidering the denial by the Council on
November 16, 1970, of Use Permit No. 70-26, to permit the construction
of a service station on a 22,500 square foot parcel of land in the C4.
Highway Commercial District on property located at the southeast corner
of Slater Avenue and. Goldenwest Street.
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 the reconsidera-
tion of the denial by Council of Use Permit 70-26.
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.
A motion was made by Councilman Green that Use Permit 70-26 be approved
subject to the following conditions: That the developer retain a parcel
of approximately one and one --half acres on the corner on which they
would construct a park --like station - around such station they would
locate a plant nursery; that the station and nursery shall be located
an additional 30 feet back from both streets with the 30 foot strip
and the remainder of said parcel to be sold. to the City and maintained
as part of the park; that sign rights be granted the city for a park
entrance sign; that the remaining 4.58 acres of the Slaterproperty be
sold to the city for $20,000 per acre; and further stipulating that the
project be subject to review by the Design Review Board, and. subject to
conditions contained in the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation
letter of December 14, 1970, titled. "Slater Property Reconsideration11.
Motion carried..
PUBLIC HEARING - RES. OF INTENTION NO. 3246 - SALE OF CITY PROPERTY
Mayor Shipley announced. that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Resolution No. 3246 declaring certain real property of said
city surplus, and stating its intention to sell such surplus property -
0.59 acres - located at the easterly end of Shields Drive, and that
upon hearing and considering the objections to such sale, if any, it
shall make its determination and findings as to the final disposition
to be made of the surplus property.
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 Resolution of
Intention No. 3246.
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 Bartlett, Council made a finding that the property located.
at the easterly end of Shields Drive was excess for City purposes and
approved the sale of same. Motion carried.
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ROUTE 39 FREEWAY
Mr. Larry Curran, Chairman of the Route 39 Freeway Committee and President
of the Concerned Citizens Committee, addressed Council regarding the
proposed location of the Route 39 Freeway. He stated that the committee
had developed a plan whereby the proposed route (orange) could be re-
aligned to run easterly between Gothard Street and the Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks, thereby incorporating the features which the red route,
favored by the City provided. He stated he believed that if the City
of Huntington Beach, with the support of the cities of Fountain Valley
and Garden Grove, were to approach the State Division of Highways with
this plan, the State might be amenable to such rerouting.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council, Mr. Curran and
the Planning Director on the matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to appoint Mr. Curran to the
Sub -Committee of the Urban Land Institute -Citizens Steering Committee
on Highways and directed that the sub -committee in conjunction with
staff, study the realignment proposed by the Route 39 Freeway Committee
for report and recommendation to Council. Motion carried.
Request - Permission to be Out of State - Mayor Shipley
Mayor Shipley requested and was granted permission to be out of the
State from December 23, 1970 to January 1, 1971.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Coen, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned at 9:1.5 P.M. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Pau Jones
City Clerk
Paul Jones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Donald D. ShJlqy
Mayor