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Na,yor ,',rilpley call-ed the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach to order at 4:30 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council
Chamber.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Thomas Overton - First Christian
Church.
T fnT.T. r..AT,T,
Councilmen Present: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen, Shipley,
McCracken (arrived at 5:15 P.M.)
Councilmen Absent: None
CO�IdSENT CALENDAR (ITI,MS APPROVED)
On motion by Coen, the following consent Items were approved as recom-
rriended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen, Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: McCracken
1. MINUTES - Approved and. adopted minutes of the regular meeting of
January4, 1971, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - HAMILTON AVENUE BOX CULVERTS - CC-160
Accepted work on the Hamilton Avenue Box Culverts -- Projec CC- 60, by
M. L. Garten for a final contract amotmt of $99,712.96, and directed
the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County
Recorder.
3. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 7246 - LA CUESTA
Ac�cep ed onumen Bond No. 3, mprovemen Bond No. 886922 - (General
:fnsurance Company of America); approved and authorized execution of the
Subdivision Agreement.
4. CLAIM N0. 7 1-1 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
Approved the recommendation oF the My Attorney that the claim filed
by Southern California Gas Company for alleged damages to gas service
by the City while trenching for water main at 6.24 - 12th Street, City,
on December 1, 1970, be denied and referred to the Cityts insurance
carrier.
RESOLUTION NO. 3278 ADOPTED - THE LATE CHARLES R. FURR
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3278 in full - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPRESSING THE RESPECT, GRATI-
TUDE AND APPRECIATION OF THE COMMUNITY FOR THE EXEMPLARY WORK ACCOM-
PLISHED BY CHARLES R. FURR DURING A LIFETIME OF DEDICATION TO HIS
FELLOW MAN."
On motion by Bartlett, Council passed and. adopted. Resolution No. 3278
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen, Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: McCracken
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CENTRAL CITY PARK - BIDS REJECTED
The Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Director stating
that only two bids had been received for the furnishing of trees, shrubs,
and ground. cover for the development of Central City Park Project CC-140.
One of the bids was submitted late with no bid bond and the proposal
that was delivered on time, only bid eleven out of fifty six items; the
other proposal bid fifteen of the fifty six items. He stated that this
problem had occurreddue to the fact that the list encompasses material
categorized as California Native, and. that many of the materials listed
are only found in Northern California and are not available at local
nurseries 372
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-ti Director of Public Works recommended that Council reject all bids
on the basis of being incomplete and for the purpose of a review of
the plant material selections by the architect.
On motion by Coen, Council approved the recommendation of the Director
of Public Works, and rejected all bads on Project CC-140 on the basis
or being incomplete, and directed that the architect be requested to
revievr the plant material selections for the furnishing of the Central
City Park. Motion carried.
TJRIJ'AN LAND INSTITUTE - SYMPOSIUM - ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED
The City Admini^trator recommended that Council authorize Mr. Bill Reed,
Publ (-- Information Officer, Mr. Vincent Moorhouse, Director of Harbors,
'Peaches and Development, Dr. Henry S. Kaufman, and two Councilmen to
attend the Annual Spring Land Use Symposium in New Orleans, Louisiana,
April 20-25, 1971, to make a presentation on the Urban Land Institute
ianel Study review of the City. He stated that the 500 delegates to
the symposium represent the foremost developers throughout the United
States, thereby affording the City an excellent opportunity to sell
the Top of the Pier program.
CouTicilman Green stated that due to economic factors, he believed the
best interests of the City would be served by limiting the attendance
to this meeting and suggested that Mr. Moorhouse and Mr. Reed. together
with Councilman McCracken and one other Councilman be authorized to
attend the symposium.
Councilman Matney and Councilman Coen stated that they believed it
essential that Dr. Kaufman attend the symposium and that the City
Administrator be charged. with the selection of the appropriate delegates
to the symposium.
Following discussion, on motion by Coen, Council authorized Mr. Bill
Reed, Public Information Officer, Mr. Vincent Moorhouse, Director of
Harbors, Beaches and Development and Dr. Henry Kaufman to attend the
Annual Spring Land Use Symposium in New Orleans, April 20-24, 1971,
with reasonable expenses allowed. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES I -OR ADOPTION
ORDI14ANC.E NO. 1622 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 70-2
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1622 for a second reading by title -
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF HAMILTON
AVENUE AND EAST OF BUSHARD STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE N0. 70-25)."
He then read a communication from Mr. Neal Thomas, Acting Secretary
of the Southeast Huntington Beach Property Owners Association listing
the organization's reasons for opposing the adoption of Ordinance
No. 1622.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney, that consideration of Ordinance
No. 1622 be deferred to the meeting of February 1, 1971.
Following discussion between Council and the Planning Director, the
motion made by Councilman Matney was withdrawn.
On motion by Coen, Council directed. the Clerk to give Ordinance
No. 1622 a second reading by title, waived further reading and passed
and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, Shipley, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: McCracken
ORDINANCE NO. 162-3 ADOPTED - FEES - MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITIES
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1623 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 7531.6.2 AND 7531.6.3
PERTAINING TO FEES CHARGED IN MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITIES."
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On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1623
and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYJ'2: Councilmen: Bartlett,
]JOE"': Councilmen: None
AIIS,HNT Councilmen: McCracken
ORDINANCE YO1, ZNTlItODUCTION
Gibbs, Matney, Coen, Shipley, Green
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance
No. 1624 and. 1625 by title and waived further reading by unanimous
consent. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1624 -- FIRST READING - ZONE CASE NO. 70-23
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
BROOKHURST STREET AND ATLANTA AVENUE."
ORDINANCE NO. 1625 - FIRST READING - OBSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 7341, ?342 AND 7343 OF ARTICLE
734, AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 7341.1 AND 7341.2 THERETO PERTAINING TO
OBSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC."
REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Art Council
Mayor Shipley asked the Council members to submit names of qualified
people to serve on the Art Council which has been formed for the purpose
of budgeting, selecting and acquiring art objects for the Civic Center
Complex and the Libiary Cultural Resource Center.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Offshore Oil Islands
Councilwoman Gibbs inquired. about the possibility of the City conducting
an investigation concerning the establishment of ad.d.itional oil drilling
islands off the shoreline of Huntington Beach. She stated that she
had been informed that plans for offshore oil drilling were being made
for nearby coastal cities and stated that she believed. the city should
make every effort to prevent oil drilling off the shores of Huntington
Beach.
The City Administrator informed. Council that the City, on two occasions,
had urged that legislation be enacted. to allow local control of offshore
drilling; however, at the present time jurisdiction in matters of this
nature remains with the State Lands Commission.
Discussion was held on this matter but no action was taken at this time.
Charter Revision Committee
Councilman Coen asked if replies had been received from organizations
wishing to participate in a citizen's committee formed to review charter
amendment propositions relative to the election of a full-time Mayor
for the City, and other proposals which were incorporated in Proposition
"0 which appeared on' the November 3, 1970 ballot.
Councilman Green stated that responses -had been received from the
American Association of University Women, the Chamber of Commerce and
the League of Women Voters.
On motion by Green, Council directed that February 1, 1971 be the closing
date for receiving nominees from the various organizations for the
Charter Revision Committee. Motion carried.
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C'rr�.,r_,rvation ref:' lieach C'or Public
Mayor �,hipley :informed Council of a letter he ha,, written to be: for-
vl�,rrlr, J tc:, the appropriate agencies of the Federal Government urging
c rc,r,:j,rffront in the City of Huntington Leach become a National
under the ,jurisdiction of the United States Park Service.
"ri,e mayor then read the letter in full for the information of the
a,ud ' ertce and Council.
On motion by McCracken, Council directed. that the letter as presented
by Mayor Shipley, together with information provided by staff, be
forwarded to the Secretary of the Interior, Chief of United States
Park Service and the appropriate State representatives in this U.S.
Congress. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE - INNER TRUTH NATURAL FOODS - APPROVED
The City Clerk informed Council of an application for business license
filed by Michael Brownlee, 421 - 8th Street, City and Nicholas Parks,
3258 New York Avenue, Costa Mesa to operate a health food bar dba
"inner Truth Natural Foods", at 418 Pacific Coast Highway, City. Re
stated that submission of the application for Council approval had
been delayed pending a report from the Police Department.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the application for business
license filed by Michael Brownlee and Nicholas Parks to operate a health
food bar - "Inner Truth Natural Foods", at 418 Pacific Coast Highway,
City, and directed the Clerk to issue a business license for same.
Motion carried.
Ratification of Charter Amendments
The City Clerk informed Council that he had. received word from Assembly-
man Robert H. Burke that Propositions L, M and N, which were approved
by the voters at the November 3, 1970 election, had been ratified by
the Senate and Assembly, and were certified. by the Secretary of State
on January 18, 1971, thereby becoming part of the City Charter.
Agreement Signed - Sunset Beach Sanitary District
The Director of Public Works informed Council that the City has received
a signed agreement between the Sunset Beach Sanitary District and the
City for sewage treatment and disposal of Sunset Beach Sewage through
County Sanitation District No. 11 via the City of Huntington Beach.
He stated that this represents the culmination of a six year effort
by the City to resolve the unfavorable conditions created by the
Sunset Beach treatment facility.
USE OF SALES OFFICE BUILDING
Councilman Matney requested an explanation concerning the problems which
have been encountered by Mr. Marshall White in his attempt to conduct
the sale of airplane parts from a building located within Meadowlark
Airport.
The Director of Building and Safety informed. Council that the building
in question is a former storage building, and to use it as a sale.,
office for airplane parts would require an application to the Planning
Commission for a Conditional Exception.
Discussion was held. on this matter by Council, but no action was taken.
RECESS
Mayor Shipley called a recess of the Council at 5:35 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor.
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PROCLAMATION - JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB - "SAVE A LIFE WEEK"
Mayor Shipley introduced the officers of the Junior Woman's Club and
commended their organization's leadership in the campaign to save lives
in Orange County by purchase of a home kidney machine for the Artificial
Kidney Foundation of California. Mayor Shipley then proclaimed the
week of February 14 through 21, 19715 as "Save A Life Week" and urged
all residents to come to the assistance of the Junior Woman's Club to
make their campaign successful.
PROCLAMATION - DENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Mayor Shipley introduced. Dr. Galkin, representing the Orange County
Dental ;�oeiety, to the Council and audience, and. stated that the Orange
County Dental Society and its Auxiliary is sponsoring the Second Annual
Dental Health Poster Contest as part of its program to educate and.
improve the dental health of all Orange County Children. Mayor Shipley
then proclaimed the week of February 7, through 13, 1971, as Children's
Dental Health Week in Huntington Beach, and urged that all citizens
join in the observance.
RECONSIDERATION - ATTENDANCE AT ULI - SYMPOSIUM
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to reconsider the action taken
during the earlier portion of the meeting concerning the authorization
for attendance at the Annual Spring Land. Use Symposium of the Urban
Land Institute to be held in New Orleans April 20-25, 1971. Councilman
McCracken requestedand was granted permission to abstain from voting
as he was not present at the time this matter was discussed.
When put to a vote the motion carried., with Councilman McCracken abstain-
ing.
On motion by Matney, Council directed. that Councilman McCracken also be
authorized to attend the Annual Spring Land. Use Symposium of the Urban
Land. Institute in New Orleans, April 20-25, 1971, with reasonable
expenses allowed. Motion carried..
ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - TRAILWAYS
The Clerk presented. a communication from Mrs. Margaret Carlberg, Chairman
of the Environmental Council requesting that Council adopt a resolution
that a major portion of lands to be developed for equestrian and bike
trailways be planted by using native chaparral and plants.
A motion was made by Councilman McCracken to direct the City Attorney
to prepare a resolution that native chaparral and plants to use on the
major portion of the land to be developed for equestrian and. bike trail -
ways.
The Development Coordinator informed Council that the Planning Department
has been requested to prepare a trail element for the city and suggested
that action be deferred until the Planning Department and Environmental
Council can meet to complete studies on the matter.
The motion made by Councilman McCracken was then withdrawn.
ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - ECOLOGY STUDY
The Clerk presented a communication from Mrs. Margaret Carlberg, Chair-
man of the Environmental Council, requesting that the City Council
authorize an ecology study of Huntington Beach within a two month period
to fit in with the Master Plan development.
The Development Coordinator addressed Council regarding the estimated
cost of an ecology study.
Mr. Geary Hund addressed Council and stated that it was the desire of
the Environmental Council that the ecology study begin as soon as
possible. He stated. that there were one or two members of the Environ-
mental Council who may possibly have the expertise to serve on the
study; however, he feels the employment of a professional firm to
conduct the study is desireable.
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On recommendation of the City Administrator, Council deferred action
on this matter until the members of the Environmental Council and the
staff meet to discuss plans for the ecological study.
HEARING OF APPEAL.- CATHER, ROWAN & BARNES - IDLE WELL - DENIED
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a hear-
ing on an appeal filed. by Cather, Rowen and. Barnes Company, 2292 Long
Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, to the decision of the Oil Superintendent
that the oil well "D.B.H." #1 located on Lot 2, Block 14, Tract 86,
was idle during the previous calendar year, 1969, and. roduced neither
twenty (20) barrels of oil nor twenty thousand (20,0005 cubic feet of
gas as required by Section 2363 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification
had been met and. than he had received.no communications or written pro-
tests on the matter or to the .recommendation of the Oil Superintendent
that the subject well be declared idle.
Mayor Shipley declared. the hearing open.
The City Attorney stated that he concurred with the recommendation of
the Oil Superintendent that Oil Well "D.B.H." #l, be declared an idle
well under Section 2331.27 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and
that.the appeal filed by Cather, Rowan and Barnes be..denied.
There.being no one to speak on the matter and there being no protests
faded, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Coen, Council sustained the decision of the Oil Superin-
tendent and denied the appeal filed by Cather, Rowan & Barnes to the
Oil Superintendent's decision that Oil Well"D.B.H." #1 be declared
an.idle well under Section 2331.27 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code. Motion carried..
HEARING OF APPEAL - BARCO OIL COMPANY - IDLE WELL - DENIED
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a hearing
on an appeal filed by Barco Oil Company, c/o Cather & Cree Oil Company,
2292 Long Beach Boulevard., Long Beach, to the decision of the Oil
Superintendent that the oil well 'Brown" #1, was idle during the pre-
vious calendar year, 1969, and produc.ed.neither twenty (2.0).barrels
of oil nor twenty thousand (20,000) cubic feet of gas as..required. by
Section 2363 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code..
The Clerk informed Council that all.legal requirements for notification,
had been met and. that he had. received no communications or written pro-
tests on the matter or to the recommendation of the Oil Superintendent
that the subject well be declared idle.
The City Attorney informed. Council that he concurred with. the recommenda-
tion of the Oil Superintendent that Oil Well "Brown" #1, be declared.
an idle well under Section 2331..27 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code and that the appeal filed by Barco Oil.Company be denied..
Mrs. Margaret. Brown, owner of Oil Well "Brown" #1, add,ressed. Council
and stated that no oil had been produced from the well since May 25,
196o .
There being no one further pre.se.n.t.to speak on the -matter and there
being no protests .f iled either oral or written the hearing was closed
by the Mayor.
On motion by Coen, Council sustained the decision of the Oil Superin-
tendent and denied the appeal filed by Barco Oil Company to the Oil
Superintendent's decision that Oil Well "Brown" #1, be declared an
idle well under Section 2331.27 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
Motion carried
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f;US.IIVESS LICENSE - "B.1T;PPU MASSAGE PARLOR" - fZI?VOKI�,D
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator of a
recommendation by the Chief of Police that the business license issued
to the "Beppu Massage Parlor" - 315 Third Street, City, be revoked pur-
suant to Section 2722 and 2723 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The City Attorney informed Council that he had been notified by the
operators of the "Beppu" massage parlor of their intention to close the
business as of January 18, 1971.
On motion by Green, Council revoked the business license issued. to the
"Beppu Massage Parlor" - 315 Third Street, City, and directed that the
licensee be so notified. Motion carried.
FORMATION OF INDUSTRIAL, DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
. Mr. Ralph Kiser, Manager of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce
addressed Council regarding the suggestion of the American Association
of University Women that Council consider the establishment of an
Industrial Development Commission under City Charter, which would. work
with the City's Economic Development Officer in advising and proposing
plans to the Council for the attraction of industrial and commercial
development in the City. He stated that the Industrial Committee of
the Chamber of Commerce welcomes the assistance of any group desiring
to work with their committee in this effort.
Dr. Ralph Bauer, 16911 Bedford Lane, City, addressed Council concerning
the necessity of obtaining active participation from citizens in the
community who may have special talents which they could contribute to
the effort which must be made to interest industrial developers to
locate in our city.
Mayor Shipley appointed Councilman McCracken and Councilman Bartlett to
work with staff and developers as a Review Committee on ordinances and
regulations pertaining to building and planning.
Considerable discussion was held on a proposal to form a committee for
the purpose of encouraging industrial developers to locate in our city.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen that an Industrial Committee be
established, composed of volunteers, subject to Council approval, and
further requested that Dr. Bauer submit a list of suggested prospective
members, together with an outline of the function of the committee. The
motion was withdrawn before being voted upon.
No action was taken by Council at this time.
APPEAL -- ZONE CASE No. 70-24 - LUTHERAN CHURCH - DENIED
The Clerk presented an appeal filed by Roger D. Slates, agent for the
Southern California District Lutheran Church, to the denial by the
Planning Commission of a request for a change of zone from RI Single
Family.Resid.ence District to C4 Highway Commercial. District, with a
50 foot setback from the ultimate right-of-way line, on property located
on the west side of Springdale Street, approximately 192 feet north of
Heil Avenue. He stated that a hearing on this matter was held and
closed at the meeting of January 4, 1971, with decision being deferred
and the matter referred back to the Planning Commission to rr-�consid.er
rezoning of a parcel of said property.
The Clerk -then read a communication from Mr. Vern G. Pate, Business
Administrator for the Southern California District of the Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod., requesting that Council approve Zone Case No. 70-24.
Councilman Green requested and. was granted permission to abstain from
consideration of this matter.
Mr. Roger Slates, Agent for the appellant, addressed Council and spoke
at length regarding the reasons why he believed approval of Zone Case
No. 70-24 was warranted.
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P1r. Robert Sutake, 6012 Annette Circle, City, addressed Council and
prevented an informal petition listing approximately 150 signatures
of residents of the area opposing the request for zone change.
''.r. Robert Dingwall, 1.9751 Estuary Lane, City, addressed Council and
stated his opposition to Zone Case No. 70-24.
L'4r. Connie Bauer, 6162 Napa Circle, City, representing the Home Council
a.rldre2 ed Council and stater} the organizations' opposition to a change
of cone a., they feel it would result in strip zoning and increase the
traffic Flow in the area.
Mr. Vard Welch, 16412 Fairway Lane, adjacent property owner, addressed
Council and stated that he opposed the zone change as he believed there
was no justification for allowing commercial zoning to abut the resi-
dential property in this area.
Considerable discussion was held by Council on the matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen that the Council overrule the
decision of the Planning Commission to the extent that the property
be rezoned C4 from the southerly portion 100 feet north on Springdale
Street to a depth of 150 feet. When put to a vote, the motion failed,
with Councilman Green abstaining.
On motion by Gibbs, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and denied Zone. Case No. 70-24. Motion carried, with
Councilman Green abstaining from the vote.
kE'JOLUTION NO. 3279 - ADOPTED - UNDERGROUND UTILITY DIST. 71-1
The Clerk informed Council that the City Attorney has recommended that
Resolution No. 327.9 be adopted which would. supersede Resolution No. 3272
adopted by Council at the meeting of January 4, 1971.
The Clerk then gave Resolution No. 3279 a reading in full - "A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 71--1 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3272."
On motion by Coen, Council passed and ad.opted Resolution No. 3279 by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Stables - Central City Park Area
Mr. James DeGuelle, addressed Council and stated that he believed there
was a need for upgrading the horse stables in the Central City Park
area.
Following discussion, the City Administrator stated that he would pre-
sent a report on this matter at the next Council meeting.
RECONSIDERATION REQUESTED - ORDINANCE NO. 1622 - ZONE CASE 70--25
Mr. John Friendly, 19651 Landfall Drive, City, addressed Council and
asked if discussion regarding Ordinance No. 1622 (Zone Case No. 70-25),
adopted earlier in the meeting, was appropriate at this time.
The Mayor informed Mr. Friendly that his comments should be addressed
to the Planning Commission during their meeting of January 19, 1g'7l,
at which time this matter will appear on their agenda.
Mr. Robert Dingwall, 19791 Estuary Lane, City, add.ressed. Council regard-
ing Ordinance No. 1622 and. stated that he believed there was some
.question on the part of the property owners regarding notification of
the hearing which had been held by both the Planning Commission and
the Council. He requested that Council reconsider their action in
adopting said ordinance, and. withhold further action -until the adjacent
property owners can accumulate their findings for presentation to
Council.
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t:;Iderat,i.on be given to the adoption oi' ordinance No. 02,'.
The City Attorney read provisions o' the City Charter pertaining to the
procedure which must be followed relative to the adoption of City
ordinances.
Mr. W. T. Shearer, 9662 Clearbrook Drive, City, addressed Council and
presented copies of a Loan Guaranty Division Sales Listing from the
Veterans Administration covering homes in the area and reflecting the
property value in this area.
Discussion was held by Council concerning possible reconsideration of
Ordinance No. 1622, at which time the City Attorney recommended that
before action is taken to reopen the public hearing, a motion for
reconsideration of the matter should be made and upon the passing of
such motion to reconsider, a public hearing should be set with notice
given to all concerned parties.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the property in question
for the information of Council.
Following discussion, Councilman Green requested that the City Attorney
develop criteria for Council's use in determining whether certain dis-
cussions during a public hearing are permissable.
On motion by Green, Council directed the Planning Commission to study
a possible rezoning of all the property zoned R2 located. on the south
side of Hamilton Avenue, east of Bushard Street to Rl, and report to
Council. Motion carried.
RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Shipley called an Executive Session of the Council to discuss
personnel matters and pending litigation.
Mayor Shipley then called a recess of Council at 10:25 P.M., excused
the City Clerk and appointed Councilman Coen to act as City Clerk for
the balance of the meeting.
RECONVENE COUNCIL - H;B. PUBLIC FACILITES CORP - DIRECTORS APPOINTED
Mayor Shipley reconvened the Council at 11:30 P.M.
on motion by Green, the following citizens were selected as the Council's
nominees for appointment as permanent Directors of the Huntington Beach
Public Facilities Corporation: Larry Curran, Darrell Ward, R. Dudley
Boyce, William Armstrong and William Ritter. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMLNT
On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 11:35 P.M. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
aul C'r' Jones
City Clerk
Paul Janes
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Donald D. Sh'p : y
Mayor
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