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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, March 1, 1971
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.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Donald Roberts - Christ Presbyterian
Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, Shipley,
Green (arrived at 5:10 P.M.)
Councilmen Absent: None
STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY PARTICIPANTS
Mayor Shipley introduced students from Edison High School, Marina High
School and Huntington Beach High School who were participating in the
City sponsored Student Government Day, and presented each with a
Certificate of Service.
MINUTES
On motion by Gibbs, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16,
197151 were approved and adopted as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk.
Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR)
At the request of Councilman McCracken, the Mayor directed that the item
pertaining to the Lease Agreement between the City and McCullah Brothers
be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
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: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
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1. DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO. 5603 - ESSEX LAND COMPANY
Accepted improvements dedicated to public use in Tract No. 5603 -- located
south of Adams Avenue and east of Magnolia Street; authorized the release
of the faithful performance portion of the Improvement Bond only, the
Monument Bond and the termination of the Subdivision Agreement, and
directed the Clerk to notify the developer, and the Treasurer to notify
the bonding company of this action.
2. DESIGN REVIEW NO. 71-4 - SIGN INDUSTRIES INC.
Approved change In main identification sign at the Sheraton Deach Inn
to Sheraton Motor Inn, as recommended by the Desitan Preview Beard, with
the condition that the minimum height clearance be adjusted as required
by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
3. DESIGN REVIEW NO. 71-5 - CENTRAL LIBRARY
Approved The Design Development Concept or phases I, II, and III -
Central City Library, as recommended by the Design Review Board and City
Administrator; and authorized preparation of construction drawings and
specifications necessary for construction of Phase I.
4. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CITY YARD STORM DRAIN - CC-168
Accepted worK on the City Yard Storm Drain - Project CC-168, by Mike
Dabovich.for a final contract amount of $79,108.19, and.d.irected the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
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5. PARKSITE DEVELOPMENT - CC-157
Approved plans and specifications for the construction and development
of College View, Lark View and Chris Carr Parks - Project CC--157 for
an approximate amount of $200,000., and directed the Clerk to advertise
for bids.
LEASE AGREEMENT - McCULLAH BROTHERS - SPORTSFISHING OPERATION
The Clerk presented a Lease Agreement between the City and McCullah
Brothers to conduct a sportf ishing operation from the Huntington Beach
Pier; with provisions that the City receive $500 per year plus 6%
of ticket sales on a three year lease with stipulation that a barge
may be maintained during the third. year. The City Administrator recom-
mended approval of the Lease Agreement.
On motion by McCracken, Council included. an addendum to the Lease Agree-
ment between the City and McCullah Brothers to require a bond in the
amount of $5000 to protect the City's interest in respect to damage of
the pier and bulkheads; approved the lease agreement subject to approval
by the City Attorney, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
same or, behalf of the City. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. J289 ADOPTED - ABATEMENT OF WEEDS
The Clerk read. Resolution No. 3289 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A NUISANCE
TO EXIST, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF."
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
3289, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
RESOLUTION NO. �290 - DEFERRED - AIR ROUTE TO SACRAMENTO
The Clerk presented Resolution No. 3290 for Council consideration -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RE-
QUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A DIRECT AERIAL
ROUTE FROM ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT TO SACRAMENTO."
Following discussion, on motion by Matney, Council deferred considera-
tion of Resolution No. 3290 until matters regarding the airport expan-
sion, air patterns and noise level can be discussed with the City of
Newport Beach. Motion carried.
RES . 110 . 3293 - ADOPTED - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - H.B. INDUSTRIAL PARK
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3293 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE HUNTINGTON BEACH INDUSTRIAL PARK."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
PTO. 3293, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, Shipley
I;OES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
RESOLUTION NO. 3294 - ADOPTED - H.B. PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3294 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORVIA, APPROVING
THE CORPORATE EXISTENCE AND PURPOSES OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC
FACILITIES kq.CEPORATION AND APPROVING THE DIRECTORS OF SAID CORPORATION."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
3294, and passed and ad.opted. same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
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RES. NO. 3295 - ADOPTED - MAINTENANCE & STORAGE OF DANGEROUS DRUGS
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3295 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE ENACTMENT
OF APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION REGULATING THE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF
DANGEROUS DRUGS."
On motion by Coen, Council waived. further reading of Resolution No.
3295, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
RES. NO. 3296 - ADOPTED - PHASE RECLASSIFICATION - CENTRAL PARK
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3295 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO RECLASSIFICATION
OF A CERTAIN AREA IN HUNTINGTON CENTRAL CITY PARK FROM THE THIRD PHASE
AND INCORPORATING SAID AREA INTO SECOND PHASE."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 3295, and passed. and adopted. same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
Councilman Green - arrived. at 5:10 P.M.
RES. NO. 3297 - ADOPTED - SUPPORTS POLLUTION CONTROL EFFORTS
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3297 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF THE EFFORTS OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH TO ESTABLISH OPEN -SPACE ZONING AND CONTROL POLLUTION WITHIN THE
THREE-MILE LIMIT WITHIN THEIR CITY LIMITS."
On motion by Matney, Council waived. further reading of Resolution No.
3297, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
A -YES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RES. NO. 3298 - ADOPTED - ACQUISITION OF LAND - PARK PURPOSES
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3298 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF
CERTAIN LAND FOR PARK PURPOSES."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further read.ing of Resolution
No. 3298, and. passed and. adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
BID AWARD - PARK DEVELOPMENT - CC--170 - UNITED SPRINKLER - .E . SLOVER
The Clerk read. a communication from the Public Works Departrr_ent stating
that bids for Project CC-170 - Development of Arevalos, Bu.sFard and
Gisler Parks hadbeen opened at 10:00 A.M. on Mo_iday, March 1, 1971,
in the Council Chamber, by the City Clerk, City Attorney and. the Director
of Public Works, and that the firm of United Sprinkler - J.E. Slover,
South El Monte, California, was the low bidd.er with a bid ii the amount
of $139,722. He stated that in addition to the vase bid, two additions
were requested. to further develop the northerly one-half of Arevalos
Park, and that the amount of these additives proposed by the low bidder
was $8,046. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award
the bid to United Sprinkler - J.E. S lover with the additions included
and reject all other bids. The bids submitted were as follows:
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llriited ;sprinkler - .1.J .
iti i.;L ip . Mel.i_to
vr:tlley r;r•e,:t Larldocape
1' . W. Cooper
Industrial Turf
Imperial Landscape
Moulder Brothers
A. T. Gaudenti
R. 0. Boyette
Omega Landscape
Brindle & Brindle
Radco Construction
Ha rman -G lad d.
Victor Construction
Mallcraft, Inc.
;invr�r - o. N1. Monte ("ali['. -
$139.7'221.00
- i ,r,vf � x•:I y J I z:Ll.s , (,,"a�l..f. l.' . -
:�.���), �3<):L . C)U
1.54,85! ).UO
- (xardena, Calif. -
1.�6, 229. 00
- Laguna Hills, Calif. -
164,792.00
- Brea, Calif. -
167,601.00
- Glendale, Calif. -
174,190.00
- San Pedro, Calif. -
175,063.00
- Diamond. Bar, Calif.
187,E-80.00
- Santa Ana, Calif. -
196,707.00
- Huntington Beach, CA -
199,454.00
- Pasadena, Calif. --
210,700.00
- Los Angeles, Calif. -
210,966.00
- Artesia, Calif. -
227,4,79.00
- Sherman Oak, Calif. -
228,000.00
A motion was made by Councilman Green to award the contract for Project
CC-170, including the two additions to further develop the northerly one-
half of Arevalos Park, to United Sprinkler--J. E. Slover, South El Monte,
California, the lowest responsible bidder, for a total bid amount of
$147,768.00; reject all other bids and direct the City Clerk to notify
the unsuccessful bidders and return their bid. bonds. The motion was
passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
BID AWARL - OVERMYER RESERVOIR -- GAS ENGINE;
The Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating
that bids for two natural gas engines for the Overmyer Reservoir Unit
No. 3 had been received b,y his office, and that Waukesha Engine Servi-
center, Inc., Compton, California, was the low bidder with a bid. in
the amount of $32,994.00. The Director of Public Works recommended
that Council award. the bid to Waukesha Engine Servicenter, and reject
the other bid. The bids submitted were as follows:
Waukesha Engine Servicenter, Inc. - Compton, Calif. - $32,994.00
Engine & Equipment Co. - Huntington Beach- 34,000.00
A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett, to award the contract for
two natural gas engines for the Overmyer Reservoir Unit No. 3 to
Waukesha Engine Servicenter, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,�for
a bid amount of $32,994; reject the other bid, and direct the Public
Works Director to notify the unsuccessful bidder and return the bid
bond. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
FINAL PEPORT - LEAGUE COMMITTEE
Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
The City Administrator addressed. Council regarding his recommend <a.tions
pertaining to the Final Report on Special Districts prepared by the
Special Districts Study Committee of the Orange County Division c,f the
League of California Cities. He stated that the Executive Board of
the League had referred the report to each city for approval and endorse-
ment, either in whole or in part, or for total .rejection of the :recom-
mendations contained therein. Mr. Miller recommended that Counc.'L.l defer
any action on this matter until such time as`questions the Counc._1
may have are clarified by the Leaguers committee.
On motion by Coen, Council approved. the recommendatica of the CiL.y
Administrator and deferred action on the League Division report until
clarificatioft is obtained. from the Leaguers Special E,istricts Study
Committee. Motion carried.
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NAMING OF CURRENT AND FUTURE PARKS
The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the recommendations
for naming current and future parks submitted by the Recreation and
Parks Commission in their transmittal of February 12, 1971.
Considerable discussion was held by Council regarding the recommendation
of the Recreation and Parks Commission that parks adjacent to schools
be named the same as the school, and it was determined that there should
be other priorities for park naming other than names of adjacent schools.
On motion by McCracken, Council directedthat a joint meeting between
the Council and the Recreation and Parks Commission be held in the near
future to discuss the City's current park naming policy. Motion carried.
REVISION - LEASE PERCENTAGES - BEACH CONCESSIONS - APPROVED
The City Administrator presented a transmittal from the Finance Director
of a new revised. schedule of rental percentages to be paid the City
by beach concessionaires, and. that in accordance with the terms of
the concession leases, the percentages would be re -negotiated every
three years, effective March 1, 1971. The Administrator stated that
the revised schedules had been agreed. upon by the concessionaires,
Finance Director and his office.
On motion by Coen, Council approved. the revised. rental percentages to
be paid by the City by beach concessionaires, as set forth in the Finance
Director's report of February 24, 1971, and directed. that the beach con-
cession leases be amended, to include said. percentages, effective March 1,
1971. Motion carried.
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & FIREWORKS DISPLAY - H.B. JAYCEES - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council of a request from the Huntington
Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce for Council authorization of an expend-
iture of $14,000.00 for the Fourth of July celebration and fireworks
display to be staged. by their organization. The Administrator stated
that the budget requested by the Jaycees was the same amount authorized
by Council for last year's celebration, and. recommend.ed. that the
request be approved.
On motion by Gibbs, Council approvedthe recommendation of the City
Administrator and authorized the expenditure of $14,000.00 for the
purpose of presenting the Fourth of July Parade and fireworks display
by the -Huntington Beach Jaycees, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Civil Defense Report
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with
copies of a Civil Defense report prepared by the Civil Defense Director
at the request of Council, regarding the Cityt preparedness in coping
with problems which could. be created by an earthquake disaster such as
recently occurred. in the Los Angeles area. He s{sated that the Civil
Defense Director was present to answer any questions the Co1mcil might
have regarding the report.
The Council commended Mr. Collier for his very tYiorough and informative
report.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
ORD. NO. 1620 - DEFERRED - ZONE CASE NO. 70--19
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1620 for a second, readinE by title -
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION g061 TFE REOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE; NORTH SIDI' OF HEIL
AVENUE BETWEEN SAYBROOK LANE AND ALGONQUIN STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE
NO. 70-19)."
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The Clerk informed. Council that he had received a communication from
Mr. Wilson W. Phelps, one of the involved landowners requesting that
Council defer adoption of Ordinance No. 1620 to the meeting of
April 5, 1971.
on motion by McCracken, Council directed that the second reading of
Ordinance No. 1620 be deferred to the meeting of April 5, 1971. Motion
carried.
ORD. NO. 1638 - ADOPTED - ZONE CHANGE NO. 70-27
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1638 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 WEST OF FLORIDA STREET AND
HCRTH OF GARFIELD AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE NO. 70-27) . r'
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1638,
and. passed and adopted. same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance
Nos. 1639, 1640 and 1641 by title and waived. further reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORD. NO. 16'�9 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE NO. 70-28
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
LEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF FLORIDA
STREET BETWEEN UTICA AND ADAMS AVENUE, EXCEPT THE NORTH 150 FEET AND
THE SOUTH 275 FEET TO A DEPTH OF 300 FEET (ZONE CHANGE NO. 70-28)."
ORS. NO. 1640 - FIRST READING - USE & OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING STRUCTURES
"ATI ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH-. ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING TO ARTICLE 811, SECTIONS 8115, 8115.1,
8115.2 AND 8115.5."
ORD. NO. 1641 - FIRST READING - DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUh7INGTON BEACH AMENDING ARTICLE 4Ol RE-
LATING TO 'SHOOTING' BY ADDING (c), (d) AND (e) TO SECTION 4oll A.ND
SECTIONS 4012 AND 4013."
COI�ENTS FROM COUNCIL
Orange County Criminal Justice Council
Councilman Matney stated that the Orange County Criminal Justice Council
had requested that Council review the 1971 Criminal Justice Comprehensive
Plan and forward any comments, criticisms or suggestions concerning
the plan to them prior to April 1, 1971, as well as information regard-
ing the City's committment..to the implementation of the Plan or any
part thereof. .
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Police Chief Robitaille stated that he had. attended a meeting of the
Drug Abuse Task Force Sub -Committee of the Orange County Criminal
Justice Council, and believes that the County should employ only one
person, rather than the present 15 member committee, to be responsible
for program co-ordination, and that he considered this a drawback to
the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Plan. The Police Chief then
spoke briefly regarding the City's need. for a detoxification center for
persons under influence of alcohol or drugs, as the only available
method. of treatment involves transporting the persons to Metropolitan
State Hospital in Los Angeles County.
On motion by Matney, Council deferred. action on the Drug Abuse Task
Force Sub -Committee portion of the Orange County Criminal Justice Compre-
hensive Plan until additional information is received from the Orange
County Criminal Justice Council. Motion carried.
On motion by Matney, Council approved the 1971 Criminal Justice Compre-
hensive Plan as prepared by the Orange County Criminal Justice Council
subject;without prejudice, to future amendments. Motion carried..
Violation of Standards - Service Stations
Councilman McCracken informed Council that a service station owner who
recently had violated the ordinance code pertaining to the regulations
for service station displays, had complained. that he had. received.
unwarranted interference from the City Attorney's office.
The Director of Building and Safety informed Council of the nature of
this particular problem, and stated that every effort had been made to
inform the owner of the City codes, to no avail. He stated that the
Department of Building and Safety had. no recourse but to refer the
matter to the City Attorney.
The City Attorney stated. that violations had continuously occurred. at
this service station and that proper procedure was being followed by
his department.
No action was taken by Council on the matter.
RECESS
Mayor Shipley called a recess of the Council at 5:45 P.M. Council was
reconvened. at 7:40 by the Mayor.
Commendation - Police Department Employees
Mayor Shipley presented Certificates of Commendation to the members of
the Huntington Beach Police Department in recognition of the honors
awarded them by the American Legion - 29th Chapter, Orange County, as
follows: Medal of Valor to Sergeant Elvan A. Biddle and. Patrolman
Jack L. Welsh; Medal of Courage to Sergeant Paul White; Merit Award to
Chief Earle Robitaille, Captain Mike Burkenfield and Captain Arland
Ussher.
City Policy - Board & Commission Residency Requirements
Councilman Green informed. Council that a memorandum had. been received
from the Recreation and Parks Commission stating their objection to the.
city policy which requires that representatives of the various school
districts serving on the Commission, be residents of the City.
Following discussion, on motion by Green, Council reaffirmed the action
taken at the February 1, 1971 meeting, that the City policy relative to
residency requirements for Board and Commission members include the
stipulation that appointees to the Recreation and Parks Commission
reside within the City, after July 1, 1971. Motion carried.
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Study Session - Airport Committee
A motion tivas made by Councilman Coen that a study session between the
Planning Department, Planning Commission, Airport Committee and Council
be held in conjunction with the joint meeting between the Council,
Design Review Board., and Planning Commission on March 29, 1971, at
hich time the staff is directed to present a report concerning the
proposal for a new airport in the city of Huntington Beach. When put
to a vote, the motion carried.
Revenue Sharing Supported
Mayor Shipley requested that each Councilman indicate whether they
support the Revenue Sharing plan recently proposed by President
Nixon.
Following discussion, the Council went on record as supporting the
Revenue Sharing Plan as proposed by the President, and directed that
a transmittal of such support be forwarded to the League of California
Cities.
AATi-W Ecology Publication
Councilwoman Gibbs commended Mr. Bill Reed, Public Information Officer,
for the publicity coverage his office has given to the Association of
American University Women's ecology publication entitled "Erase This
Blot From Our Land.". She stated. that more requests for the publication
were received than had been anticipated., and. suggested. that Council
authorize continued distribution of this publication.
On motion by Gibbs, Council authorized. the continued. production of the
Association of American University Women's publication entitled "Erase
This Blot From Our Land" as required, subject to the approval of the
City Administrator. Motion carried,
Complaints - Motorcycle Noise
Councilwoman Gibbs stated that she had receeved complaints from residents
near the Sunset Aquatic Park regarding the noise made by motorcyclists.
She asked if this area could be posted to prohibit use of this property
as a motorcycle course.
Following discussion, Mayor Shipley referred this matter to the City
Administrator and Police Chief.
Oil Barrel Tax - Study Requested
Councilwoman Gibbs directed that an in-depth study be conducted by the
administration and staff concerning the feasibility of levying a per
barrel oil tax in the city.
Financial Status ReEort Requested
Councilman Matney also directed that a complete report be presented to
Council regarding the financial status of the City, together with a
cash flow report and a cost projection for the construction of the
civic center, library, fire stations and city yard..
PETITION - REQUEST FOR CORRECTION OF CONDITIONS
The City Clerk presented an informal petition listing signatures of 19
property owners residing in the vicinity of Alabama Street, Geneva,
Indianapolis, Hartford and Joliet Avenues, requesting that Council
correct a condition allegedly existing at 811 Alabama Street that con-
stitutes a health hazard and. a detrimental effect to the community.
Following discussion, on motion by Bartlett, Council referred, this
matter to the City Administrator, Police Department, Fire Department
and. Department of Building and Safety for investigation and. report at
the March 15, 1971, Council meeting. Motion carried.
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T. C. SALE NO. 1097 - COUNTY OF ORANGE
The Clerk presented a letter from the County Tax Collector stating the
intention of his office to sell at public auction a parcel of land
located on the south side of Seventh Street, between Orange and Olive
Avenues - Lots 22 and 24_' Block 306, AP 24-141-02, for a minimum bid.
price of $5,000, pursuant to provisions of Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 8,
Article 2, of the Revenue and Taxation Code, State of California.
On motion by Bartlett, Council objected. to Tax Collector's Sale #1097,
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement to purchase
AP 24-141--02, pursuant to provisions of Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 8,
Article 2, of the Revenue and Taxation Code, State of California; agreed
to guarantee expenses of purchase and sale as set forth in Section
3793.6 of said code; and directed the Finance Director to draw a
warrant for the required amount when billed by the County. Motion
carried.
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 70-9 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented Code Amendment No. 70-9 which proposes to amend
Sections 9166.6 (R2 District), 9206.6 (R3 District), and 9236.6 (R4
District) to require all residential lots and/or parcels within the
area bounded by Pacific Coast Highway on the southwest, 23rd Street on
the northwest, Palm Avenue on the north and northeast and Lake Street
on the east and. southeast, which abut upon an alley to take access to
all garages, carports and open parking from such abutting alley only.
The Clerk stated that a public hearing had been held on Code Amendment
No. 70-9 on February 1, 1971, and any decision deferred to this meeting.
On motion by Green, Council sustained the Planning Commission, approved.
Code Amendment No. 70-9; and. directed the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance amending the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING STUDY REPORT
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Commission of a
Zoning Study on property located at the southwest corner of Atlanta
Avenue and Newland Street.
As requested. by Council, the Planning Commission considered rezoning of
the property from R2 and R3 to R1 and submitted the following recommenda-
tions for Council consideration:
1. The existing R2 and R3 zoned. 8.68 acre parcel, located
at the southwest corner of Atlanta Avenue and Newland.
Street should not be changed. to Rl.
2. The Planning Commission will initiate a Resolution of
Intent to rezone the remaining property within this
study area from R2 and, R2-0 to Rl.
3. The Planning Commission will initiate precise plan of
street alignment for Lochlea Lane, Banff Lane, Cupar
Lane and a future street.
Councilman Matney asked. Planning Commissioner Kerins to pre.;ent the
Planning Commission's minority report for Council's info rma;ion.
Mr. Ed Kerins, Planning Commissioner, addressed vouncil and stated that
he and Planning Commissioner Duke believed. that the rezonin ; of this
area to R1 would be beneficial to the City as the sphere of influence
around the area is low density and apartment development wc,.1d degrade
the area.
Mr. Wellman Mills, owner of the 8.68 acre parcea. on the corner of
Atlanta Avenue and Newland. Street, addressed Coi..ncil and ge,ve reasons
why he believed. that the property should remain as current.,y zoned.
Mr. L. B. Fredricks, representing Fredericks Development Company,
addressed Council and requested that Council ho_:_d this mate-er in abeyance
until they research the possibility of constructing condom�_niums on this
property.
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14c. Wrr d Ifiard, 2114 Loc�,ley Jane, addressed Council and ,.stated that
h(r had „ubmitte d -:j, petition listing 104 r� ignatii re s of p ropo rty owners
ire th(- who favor rezoning, the pcopu rty to 1;1.
!r. Vj'illiara Shulber, contractor for the proposed development informed.
Council that the proposed. development will consist of 192 one -bedroom
units, 48 two -bedroom units and 6 three-bed.room units, and that he
believed. the development was compatible to the surrounding area.
Considerable discussion was held. by Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Green that Council approve Recommenda-
tions 1, 2 and 3 as contained in the Planning Commission Zoning Study.
When put to a vote the motion passed.
ZONING SURVEY REQUESTED
On motion by Green, Council directed. the City Administrator to conduct
a complete survey of the number of children residing in apartments in
the City together with the number of single, two bedroom and three bed-
room apartments in the City. Motion carried..
PUBLIC HEARING - C. E. NO. 70-62 - APPEAL - SHAPELL INDUSTRIES -- DENIED
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal filed by Shapell Industries, Inc., 8857 W. Olympic
Boulevard, Beverly Hills, to the denial by the Planning Commission of
Conditional Exception 70-62 to permit:
1. A maximum of 16 R1 lots
in lieu of the maximum
2. An average of 57.8 lots
in lieu of the required
3. The Planning Commission
sac streets shall be 50
shall be to Department
on a 48 foot in width cul-de-sac
14 lots permitted. by ordinance.
width for each 6 contiguous lots
60 feet in width.
further stipulates that the cul-de-
feet wide and the street sections
of Public Works requirements.
Subject property is located at the northeast corner of Bushard. Street
and the extension of Indianapolis Street in the RA Residential agri-
cultural District.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and. posting had. been met and that he had. received no com-
munications or written protests to Conditional Exception No. 70-62 or
to the recommendation of denial of the Planning Commission other than
the letter of appeal.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for denial of Conditional Exception No. 70-62.
Mayor Shipley declared the hearing open.
Mr. George Putnam, Director of Planning for Shapell Industries,
8857 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, addressed. Council regarding the
development planned for the area, and requested that Conditional
Exception No. 70-62 be approved.
Mr. David Diamond, 9521 Zion Circle, City, addressed Council in opposi-
tion to Conditional Exception No. 70-62.
Mr. Bob Sutake, 6021 Annette Circle, City, read. a communication from
the Home Council in opposition to Conditional Exception 70-62, stating
that no hardship had been demonstrated by the property owners.
Considerable discussion was held. by Council on the matter.
On motion -by Coen, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Com-
mission and denied. Conditional Exception No. 70-62. Motion carried..
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I)1,STJ1,.I-CT iv). 6602 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 3283 Sandra Lee - Sims Assessment.
District, Report on bids for doing work and to hear protests on pro-
posed assessments in Assessment District No. 6602 for the construction
of curbs, gutters, streets, sewer mains water mains andstorm drain
facilities in Sims Street, Sandra Lee Street, Los Patos Drive, Orion
Street and Warner Avenue.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting on said public hearing had. been met, and
informed Council that bids had been opened on Monday, March 1, 1971 at
10:00 A.M. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center and that the firm of
Sully Miller, Orange California, was the low bidder with a bid in the
amount of $111,971.1A. The Director of Public Works recommended that
Council award. the bid to Sully Miller Construction Company, and reject
all other bids. The bids submitted were as follows:
Sully Miller Const. Co. - Orange, Calif. - $111,971.18
R. J. Noble Company - Orange, Calif. - 130,220.74
Coxco Incorporated. - Stanton, Calif. - 131,975.22
Griffith Company - Santa Ana, CAlif. - 134,379.21
Salata, Inc. - Stanton, Calif. - 156,353.54
The Clerk inform d. Council that the City Attorney had. informed him that
the office of the City Attorney assumes no responsibility for the legal
proceedings connected with Assessment District No. 6602 as Mr. John T.
Ganahl, Attorney, serves as legal counsel for the District.
Mayor Shipley declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk read a letter of protest from Cruikshank and Antin,
Attorneys, on behalf of Mrs. Esther F. Szabo, the owner of property
located at the corner of Sims Street and Warner Avenue described as
Lot 18, Tract 349, Block J. stating her belief that the proposed. improve-
ments would not benefit her property and. in fact might depress its
potential value.
The City Clerk further stated that at the meeting of December 7, 1970,
when the public hearing of protests under Investigation Report on the
installation of improvements in Assessment District No. 6602 was held,
an oral protest to said Assessment District was made by Mr. John P.
Olson, 17472 Sandra Lee Lane, City. At that meeting Mr. Olson informed
Council that he was the owner of property within said Assessment
District described as AP 110-022-20, Lot 83 Block M, and. that he
originally favored the formation of the district; however, as the
estimated cost appeared excessive, he wished to state his opposition
to the formation of the Assessment District. The Clerk stated that the
legal counsel for Assessment District No. 6602 had informed his office
that Mr. Olson's protests should be entered. as a formal objection
against the proposed assessment district.
Mr. Marry E. Bergh, 18802 Mayapple Street, Irvine, speaking behalf of
Mrs. Esther F. Szabo, informed Council of Mrs. Szabo's contention that
she had not received notification of this matter; and due t) this fact,
he requested. that Council delay further plans in connection with the
proposed assessment district.
The City Clerk then read the Certification of Mailing - Notice of Public
Hearing, and Notice of Posting Property in full for Council's informa-
tion.
Mr. Donald Stevens, 1828 Fullerton Avenue, Cost: Mesa, Eng3.neer for
Assessment District No. 6602, addressed. Council and. stated. that the
two objections to the formation of Assessment District No. 6602 con-
stituted 7% of the affected property owners. He further stated that
the cost of the proposed assessment district is expected. to be 20% lower
than the original estimate, as the bid. submitted by the lowest bidder
was lower than had been anticipated..
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.
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The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3291 by title - "A
I E,',r11f11TI0N OI,' `I:`HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JIUNTINGTON BEACH ORDEh-
111Q 'rl �T'Y., Ill, ;1.,„'J'..)MENT 1)I ,T.1�1CT N0. 660("."
r1r,. motion by Coen, Co'uricil waived. fur i-Iier readln�; oi' Ii0�!G l:t� on 1 a
-,2y1, and passed. and. adopted same by the Following roil call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Clerk was directed to read. Resolution No. 3292 by title - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AWARDING
CONTRACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6602."
On motion by Coen, Council waived Further reading of Resolution No.
3292, and passed and. adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYE'S: Councilmen: McCracken, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Shipley called an Executive Session of the Council to discuss
personnel matters.
The Mayor then called a recess of Council at 9:50 P.M., excused the
City Clerk, and appointed. Councilman Coen to act as City Clerk for
the balance of the meeting.
COUNCIL RECONVENED
Mayor Shipley reconvened. the Council at 10:20 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Coen, the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned. at 10:20 P.M. Motion carried..
Paul C. ones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
L�
Donald. D . SIB i 1
Mayor
ATTEST:
Paul C. ones
City Clerk