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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, November 1, 1971
Mayor McCracken called the regular meetin of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach to order at 4:30 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council
Chamber.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
Councilmen Absent: Green
Mayor McCracken announced that Councilman Green would be unable to
attend the Council meeting.
SUPERVISOR CASPERS INTRODUCED
The Mayor welcomed Mr. Ronald Caspers, member of the Orange County
Board of Supervisors to the Council meeting, and introduced him to
the Council members and audience.
CONSENT CALENDAR -(ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Bartlett, the following consent items were approved as
recommended by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
1. MINUTES -.Approved and adopted minutes of the regular adjourned
meeting October 11, 1971, and regular meeting of October 18, 1971,
as written and on file .in the office of the City Clerk.
2. DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS -`TRACT NO. 6575 - ESSEX LAND CO.
Accepted improvements dedicated o public use in Tract No. b575 - lo-
cated at Atlanta Avenue and Brookhurst 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.
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3. AGREEMENT - STANDARD OIL CO. - GOLDENWEST STREET IMPROVEMENTS -
CC-097
Approved n agreement between Standard Oil Company and the City for
the joint use of street right-of-way Goldenwest Street at Talbert
Avenue, in connection with Project CC-097 and authorized execution
of same by the Mayor and City Clerk.
4. CLAIM NO. 71-56 - BARBARA JILL BRADY - DENIED
Denied Claim No. 7l--5F7iled by LeCrone, Pizer & Michaelson, Attorneys
at Law, on behalf of Barbara Jill Brad for alleged personal injury
and loss of money on or about August N, 1971, and referred same to
the City's insurance carrier.
5. CLAIM NO. 71-57 - SOUTHERN'CALIF. GAS COMPANY - DENIED
DenieT Claim No. -57 filed by Sou kern California Gas Company for
alleged damages to their fa-ailities by city crews on or about Sep-
tember 28, 1971, in the alley at the rear of 222 13th Street,
City, and referred same to the City's insurance carrier.
6. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - .-TRACT NO. 6756 - DERBY LAND CO.
AcceptedAcceTted Monument Bona No. 075b4O and Improvementon No. OT-5839 -
(Argonaut Insurance Company) and approved and authorized execution
of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 6756 as recommended by
the Director of Public Works.
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7. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TP,�CT NO. 7286 - SHAPELL INDUSTRIES INC .
Accep ed Monument Bond No. 926235 ana Improvement Bond No. 92b234 -
(General Insurance Company of America), and approved and authorized
execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 7286 as recom-
mended by the Director of Public Works.
8. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACI` NO. 6651 - DERBY LAND COMPANY
Accepted onumen and No. 07533B and Impro_v_e_m_e_n7 Bond No. 075b37 -
(Argonaut Insurance Company), and approved and authorized execution
of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 6651 as recommended by
the Director of Public Works.
9. AGREEMENT - RALKE COMPANY,f f INC. - TELEVISION ENGINEERING SERVICES
Approved an agreement between Ral a Company, Inc., Los Angeles,
California, and the City, for audio/visual and television engineering
services for the new library, at a total fixed fee of $7,500 with
$2,500 to be paid on execution of contract; and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
10. CLAIM NO. 71--58 - WILLIA14 C . MARTIN - DENIED
Denied C a m No.Tiled by William C. ar n for alleged damages
to tire on his vehicle when leaving City parking lot on.Pacific Coast
Highway, on or about October 10, 1971, and referred same to the City's
insurance carrier.
11. APPOINTMENTS - CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Appointed erry Shea, -- -Me- Bogan and Brian Parkinson To tFie Leering
Committee of the Citizens Ts Committee on Goals and Objectives, as
recommended by Robert A. Sutake, Committee Chairman.
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12. CITY AUDIT REPORT - RECEIVED & FILED
Approved the recommendation of the Ac 1ng City Administrator, and
ordered the City Audit Report - June 30, 1971, prepared by Diehl,
Evans & Company, received and filed.
13. CLAIM NO. 71-59 - DAVID LEE MC CULIAH - DENIED
Denied Claim No. 71-59 filed by William A. MacLaugHlin, Attorney,
on behalf of David Lee McCullah, a minor, for alleged personal in-
juries received on or about July 20, 1571, near the intersection
of Warner Avenue and Springdale Street, and referred same to the
City's insurance carrier.
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BID AWARD - SIGNALIZATION - GOLDENWEST & MANSi.ON - CC-191 - STEINY & CO.
The Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stat-
ing that bids for Project CC-191 - Signalization of Goldenwest Street
and Mansion Avenue - had been opened at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 1,
1971, in the Council Chamber, by the City Clerk, City Attorney and
the Director of Public Works, and that the firm of Steiny and Com
pan , Los Angeles, California, was the low bidder with a bid amount
of y$18,633.00. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council
award the bid to Steiny and Company, Los Angeles, California, and
reject all ether bids. The bids submitted were as follows: .
Steiny and Company, Los Angeles $18,633.00
C. T. & F., Inc., Bell Gardens 18,667.00
Gri.3som-Johnson, Santa Ana 18,994.00
Pau., Gardner Corp., Ontario 19,906.00
Smith Electric Supply, Stanton 120., 54.00
A motion was made by Councilman Coen, to award the contract for Pro-
ject CC-191 to Steiny and Company, Los Angeles California, the lo�I-
est responsible bidder, for a bid amount of $16,633.00; 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: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
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BID AWARD - CITY YARD GRADING - CC-132 - RADCO CONSTRUCTION
The Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stat-
ing that bids for Project CC-132 - City Yard Grading - had been
opened at 10:00 A.I., on Monday, November 1, 1971, in the Council
Chamber, by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of Pub-
lic Works, and that the firm of Radco Construction Company, Pasadena,
California, was the low bidder with a bid amount of $36,900. The
Director of Public Works recommended that, Council award the bid to
Radco Construction Company, Pasadena, California, and reject all
other bids. The bids submitted were as follows:
Radco Construction, Pasadena 36,9oo.00
Nelson & Belding Contracting Co., Glendora 37,500.00
Barden Construction, Tustin 38,551.50
Tri-County Contractors, Santa Ana 39,000.00
Strecker Construction Co., Santa Fe Springs $39,280.00
Earth Engineers, Inc., Santa Ana 039,54o.00
Gross Construction, La Habra $39,600.00
T.M.P. Construction Co., Garden Grove $39, .940.00
Lumsdaine Construction, Inc., Huntington Beach 44,240.Oo
M & S Contracting, Santa Ana $47,564.00
R. J. Lovingier, Inc., Long Beach 54,310.00
A motion was made by Councilman Matney, to award the contract for
Project CC-132 to Radco Construction Company, Pasadena, California,
the lowest responsible bidder, for a bid amount of $36,900•,
reject all other bids and direct the City Clerk to notify the un-
successful bidders and return their bid bonds. The motion was passed
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
LEASE RENEWAL - AIR CALIFORNIA
The Acting City Administrator informed Council of a communication
from Air California requesting that Council support the renewal of
their Terminal Lease at Orange County Airport. He further informed
Council that a communication had been received from the City of
Newport Beach recommending the enactment of the following five con-
ditions in the renewal of the airline lease.
1. That the total number of daily operations be limited to a num-
ber not to exceed the average daily level for the twelve months im-
mediately preceding expiration of the present leases;
2. That the hours of operation be limited from 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.;J
3. That the commercial terminal leases be renewed on a year -to --year
basis only in order to stimulate efforts to locate and master plan
a replacement facility for commercial jets;
4. That the type of jet aircraft be limited to those no louder than
the Boeing 737 or Douglas DC-9 and with a gross weight not to exceed
95,000 pounds-;
5. That no terminal access privileges be granted to any new "arrier
who proposes to use jet aircraft or who may receive authority to serve
any point where the ultimate destination is more than four hundred
miles from Orange County.
Considerable discussion was held by Council on the matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen, that Council support the request
of Air California for renewal of their terminal lease at Orange
County Airport, subject to conditions 1, 2, 4 and 5, as proposed by
the City of Newport Beach.
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At the request of Council, Mr. Ronald Caspers, member of the Orange
County Board of.Supervisors, spoke briefly concerning the importance
of imposing conditions on the lease renewal to safeguard the County's
residential living environment.
Councilman Coen then amended his motion to require the imposition of
such other conditions as, in the view of the Board of Supervisors,
are necessary for the preservation of the environment.
A vote was then taken on Councilman Coen's motion as amended, and
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Counc ilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
RES. NO. 3385 - ADOPTED -CONFIRMS H.B. PUBLIC FACILITIES CORP. ELECTION
The Acting City Administrator informed Council of his recommendation
that Resolution No. 3385 be adopted to confirm the election of Mr..
Robert N. Polly to the Board of Directors of the Huntington Beach
Public Facilities Corporation.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3385 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CONFIRMING THE ELECTION
OF ROBERT POLLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION."
On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 3385, and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
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SALARY RANGE -...ACTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR - CORRECTION
The Acting City Administrator informed Council of a memorandum from
the Finance Director stating that the salary range for the Acting
City Administrator had inadvertantly been set at Range 88B rather
than Range 88C.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed that the salary of the Acting
City Administrator be designated Range 88C to correct a typographical
error of minute action taken at the meeting of September 20, 1971.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Coast Community Collie Assessment District Committee
Councilman Coen reported that the City of Westminster was the only
city which had responded to his communication regarding the proposk,.d
formation of the Coast Community College Assessment District. He
stated that Westminster was opposed to the project, and that, during
a meeting with representatives of the Newport Bea,2h and Costa Mesa
Councils, he had been informed that their cities were also in op-
position. Councilman Coen further stated that the Council Sub-Com-
mitteewould submit a recommendation that Council reconsider their
action of May 17, 1971, authorizing the initiation of an Assessment:
District to construct the improvements at Golden west College.
Mayor McCracken requested that Dr. Norman Watson and Mr. R. Dudley
Boyce representatives of the proposed assessment district be invited
to the November 15, 1971, Council meeting to offer their recommendations
in this matter and asked the Acting City Administrator to so inform them.
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Library Committee
Councilman Shipley reported that the plans for the new library would
be completed in a month.
LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT - RICHARD ALTIMARI
on motion by Shipley, Council appointed Mr. Richard Altimari to a term
on the Library Board to expire June 30, 1974, filling the vacancy
created by the resignation of Dr. Donald Mitchell. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Co.unc,ilmen: Green
RES. NO 3386 - ADOPTED - OPPOSITION TO CALIF. ROADSIDE COUNCIL APPT.
Councilman Coen reported that, at the recent meeting of the Calif-
ornia Roadside Council, considerable criticism was directed to the
appointment by Governor Reagan of Mr. Nelson Mills to the Scenic
Highway Committee, as Mr. Mills is the Vice -President of Pacific
Outdoor Advertising Company.
Discussion was held by Council, and the Clerk was directed to read
Resolution No. 3386 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPRESSING DISAPPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT
OF NELSON MILLS TO THE SCENIC HIGHWAY COMMITTEE"
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3386�
and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen., McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
Orange County Sanitatio&' District Board of Directors Meeting
Councilman Coen informed the Council of a proposal by the State Water
Resources Control Board to adopt new water quality standards. He
stated that a sub -committee composed of various water agencies in the
State had studied the proposal and determined that, due to financial
considerations, water agencies will be unable to conform to the new
standards. Councilman Coen further stated that considerable question
had been raised as to the merit of the new proposed standards.
Following discussion, Mayor McCracken directed the City Attorney to
contact the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation Dis-
trict and obtain a copy of their resolution opposing the institution
of these standards, so that the Council may consider adopting a.
similar resolution.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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Councilman Coen recommended that the section of the ordinance code
prohibiting the use of liquor on City -owned or leased property be
reviewed, as many community groups are renting facilities in other
cities for t,.eir various functions because of the City's restrictions.
Following discussion, on motion by Coen, Council referred this mat-
ter to the Recreation and Parks Commission for study and report to
Council at their earliest opportunity. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
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Letter of Commendation - Huntington Beach Free Clinic
Councilwoman Gibbs informed the Council of a request from the Huntington
Beach Free Clinic for a Council Letter of Commendation to aid them in
becoming eligible for assistance from United Funds.
Mayor McCracken directed that a Letter of Commendation be prepared for
transmittal to the Huntington Beach Free Clinic.
Invitation - Tour of Seal Beach Weapons Station
Councilwoman Gibbs informed Council of an invitation from the Seal
Beach Womens' Club for the Council members and City officials to
tour the Seal Beach Weapons Station on Friday, November 5, 1971.
She stated that the tour is being sponsored for the purpose of pre-
serving the facility against the proposed coastal freeway.
Removal of Billboards
Councilwoman Gibbs inquired regarding the progress being made on the
removal of billboards in the city, and was informed by the City At-
torney that his office has filed complaints in Municipal Court alleg-
ing violation of the ordinance code against five outdoor advertising
companies, and that the companies,. in turn have filed suit in Super-'
for Court enjoining the Municipal Court from action.
Discussion was held between the Council and City Attorney, however,
no action was taken on the matter.
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RESOLUTION N0. 3387 - ADOPTED - OPPOSES COUNTY PROPERTY TAX BILL FORMAT
Councilman Matney stated that Mr. Brian Parkinson was present to ad-
dress Council concerning the new format for Statement of Secured Prop-
erty Taxes presently being used by the County.
Mr. Parkinson informed Council that there will be a.letter before the
Orange County Board of Supervisors during their next meeting regard-
ing the new property tax bill format, stating that the Home Council
believes it does not offer the taxpayer adequate information as to
how his tax dollars are being spent. He distributed a communication
from the Home Council regarding this matter, together with a sample
of the new format,. for Council's information. Mr. Parkinson further
informed Council of a request by the Home Council that a member of
the City Council attend the Board of Supervisors meeting to protest
the proposed format, and also that a resolution in opposition be
adopted by the Council.
Following discussion, the Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3387
by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO DIRECT THE
ORANGE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO RENDER AN ITEMIZED TAX BILL THAT WILL
SHOW EVERY TAXING AGENCY BY NAME".
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 3387 and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracl-;.en
NOES: Councilmen. None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
Councilman Matney stated that he would be able to attend the next meet-
ing of the Board of Supervisors and would present the resolution.
Orange County Mayors" Committee Fund
Councilman Matney spoke concerning the communication received from
the Chairman of the Orange County Mayor's Committee, informing the
cities of the legal and secretarial fees which have been incurred in
defending the committee in litigation being brought by certain mem-
bers of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. He stated that the
fees were higher than anticipated, however, he believes the City is ob-
ligated to pay its share of costs.
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Following discussion, on motion by Bartlett, Council authorized a
total expenditure of $768.60 which includes the $250 previously
authorized, to pay the City's share of legal and secretarial. fees
incurred in defending the Orange County Mayor's Committee in said
litigation proceedings. The motion was passed by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
Proposal for Agenda Format Change
A motion was made by Councilman Matney, that the Council Agenda for-
mat be changed by placing the Council Committee Reports and Council
Comment section just ahead of the Oral Communications portion of the
Agenda. The motion failed to pass by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Coen, McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
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Police Department Commended
The Council members expressed their appreciation to the Police De-
partment for allowing them the opportunity to participate in the
Department's "Ride Along" Program. Mayor McCracken stated that
the Council found it very informative, and commended the Police Chief
and individual officers for this fine program.
A ointments - Councii Committee on Business Licenses
Mayor McCracken appointed Councilman Bartlett and himself to a
Council Committee to investigate the policy used in issuing bus-
iness licenses to shopping center businesses, to determine if the
present method hinders the attraction of new business operations
to the City.
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ORD. 140. 1653 - ADOPTED - REGULATION OF OIL OPERATIONS
Mayor McCracken stated that, in deference to Supervisor Casper being
present, they would take up the oil ordinance.
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1653 for a second reading by title -
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING CHAPTER 23
OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 23
PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF OIL OPERATIONS IN THE CITY OF HUNT-
INGTON BEACH".
The Clerk informed Council that they had been provided with copies
of the minor changes which had been made in the ordinance.
The City Attorney informed Council of the following changes:
1. The words "except Article 239" to be inserted in the ordinance
title following the words "repealing Chapter 23".
2. Section 1, Page 1, to include the words "Except Article 239"
following the word "Chapter 23".
3. Section 2300, Page i, Change the word "part" to read "c:hapter".
4. Section 2316, Page 13, Add to last sentence the words "as pro-
vided in Section 2309 of this code".
Mr. Ronald Caspers, member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors,
addressed Council and informed them of the Board's unanimous :support
of the proposed ordinance. He then read Resolution No. 71-1209 of
the Board of Supervisors of Orange County unanimously adopted on
October 26, 1971, commending the City on the new oil code ordinance
as a creditable governmental regulation of a serious pollution problem.
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Following a second reading by title, on motion by Bartlett, Council
waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1653 as amended;. and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney,.Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
RESOLUTIONS
Mayor McCracken informed Council that Councilman Green had requested
that consideration of Resolution No. 3383 pertaining to the fee sched-
ule of permits required by the Huntington'Beach Oil Code be deferred
to the November 15, 1971, Council meeting when he will be present.
The City Clerk informed Council of the addition to the agenda of
Resolution No. 3384 pertaining to the construction project application
for the City library, and stated that there was some urgency in re-
gard to the matter.
On motion by Matney, Council directed the Clerk to read. Resolution
Nos. 3381, 3382 and 3384 by title; waived further reading and adopted
same by the following roll call.vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
RES. NO. 3381 - ADOPTED - PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON.BEACH
ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PERSONNEL ACTIVITIES WITH-
IN SAID CITY."
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RES. NO. 3382 - ADOPTED - OPPOSES CALIFORNIA SAN PEDRO BAY AIRPORT
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
OPPOSING THE CALIFORNIA SAN PEDRO BAY INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT IN
THE OCEAN ADJACENT TO LONG BEACH HARBOR."
RES. NO. 3384 - ADOPTED - LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT APPLICATION
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AUTHORIZING CITY LIBRARIAN TO SIGN AND SUBMIT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
APPLICATION."
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
Mayor McCracken informed the Council that Councilman Green had re-
quested that the second reading of Ordinance No. 1684 pertaining to
Apartment Standards be deferred to the meeting of November 15, 1971,
at which time, he will be present.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance
Nos. 16733 1682 and 1683 by title, waived further reading and adopted
same by the following roll call vote.
ORD. NO. 1673 - ADOPTED - AMENDS ARTICLE 970
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 970, ENTITLED "DEFINITION:;".
ORD. NO. 1682 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 71-29
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTING20N
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THF'REOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL .PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE.SOUTH SIDE OF BAL-
TIMORE STREET, 130 FEET EAST OF HUNTINGTON AVENU.,...(ZQNE CHANGE 71-29)."
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ORD. NO. 1683 - ADOPTED - REAR YARD REQUIREMENTS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMLNDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9163.3 PERTAINING TO REAR
YARD REQUIREMENTS FOR DWELLINGS IN R2 ZONE."
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RECESS
Mayor McCracken called a recess of the Council at 6:05 P.M.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 7:40 P.M. by the Mayor.
PRESENTATION --.ORANGE-'COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Mayor McCracken presented Councilwoman Gibbs with a plaque from Orange
County Sanitation District #11 commending her for her services to
the District.
APPLICATION - CERTIFICATE OF NEED & NECESSITY - AMBULANCE SERVICE - DEN
The Clerk. informed Council of a request for a Certificate of Public
Need and Necessity submitted by Schaefer Ambulance Service, Inc.,
4627 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, to transport ill
or injured patients at the call of the Huntington Beach Police or
Fire Department.
The Acting City Administrator informed Council of the recommendation
of denial of the application by the Police Department and his office.
On motion by Shipley, Council denied the request for a Certificate
of Public Need and Necessity submitted by Schaefer Ambulance Service,
Inc., to operate said ambulance service, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen.: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
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PETITION - FLASHING LIGHT OR CAUTION SIGNAL - MARINA HIGH SCHOOL P.T.A.
The Clerk informed Council of a petition from the Marina High School
P.T.A. requesting that a flashing light or caution signal be instal-
led at the school crosswalk on Springdale Street, south of Edinger
Avenue.
The Acting City Administrator stated that the Department of Public
Works is working with the P.T.A. on the matter and a report should be
submitted at the next `Council meeting.
Mr. Marcus Porter, Chairman of the Planning Commission, 19842 Providence
Lane, City, addressed Council and stated that this matter had been
brought to the attention of the Planning Commission several months
ago, and requested that action be taken by Counc ilI as soon as possible.
Mrs. Inge Knox, 6062 Larchwood Drive, City, submitted an informal
petition listing 280 signatures of parents of students at Marina High
School requesting the installation of a flashing light or caution
s ignal in this area.
Following discussion, Mayor McCracken directed that this matter be
continued to the November 15, 1971, meeting, at which time the re-
port from the Director of Public Works will be available.
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CREATION - ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Acting City Administrator
of a request from the Orange County Board of Supervisors that the
City Councils of all cities in Orange County place the proposal for
the creation of an Orange County Housing Authority on their agendas
for discussion, prior to the next meeting of the Supervisors and
Mayors Conference on November 13, 1971.
Mr. Jerry R. Ferreri, Chairman of the Citizens Direction Finding
Commission's Task Force on Housing, addressed Council concerning the
desire of the Task Force to get each city's opinion of the program
with the hope of gaining their support and possible membership.
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Discussion on the matter was held between the Council and Mr. Ferreri. .
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs that Council support the
creation of an Orange County Housing Authority, and was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett; Gibbs, Matney,, Coen,.McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
REQUEST - H.B. INDUSTRIAL PARK - ELIMINATION ZONING & DEVELOPMENT..PHASES
The Clerk presented a communication from Huntington Beach Industrial
Park requesting elimination of zoning phases reached in an informal
understanding between their firm and the City Council during 1969;
that 36 acres located on the northwest corner of Edinger Avenue and
Graham Street be committed to R3 - Zoning to be completed in phases
as the adjoining industrial property was developed, as they have filed
a request for zoning from Ml-A to R3-PD with a.density of 15 units
per acre subject to a precise plan.
The Clerk then informed Council that he had received a request by
phone from Mr. John Lusk, Chairman of the Board of Huntington Beach
Industrial Park, requesting a postponement of this matter to the
November 15, 1971; meeting.
Mayor McCracken ordered consideration of the request from Huntington
Beach Industrial Park deferred to the next regular meeting.
LICENSING OF RADIO STATION
The Clerk informed Council of a recommendation from the Acting City
Administrator that Council take action approving an application now
before the Federal Communications Commission for a license to op-
erate a radio station in Huntington Beach.
On motion by Gibb.s, Council directed that, having been informed of
the pendency of an application for a license for a radio station to
be operated in this City, it hereby declares its support for the
issuance of such a license; and further finds and declares that a
radio broadcasting station would be a most useful, welcome, and
desirable addition to this community.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen,.McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
Report- Council Sub -Committee on Proposed,•Hi-Rise Development
Councilman Matney stated that there had been a Council Sub -committee
meeting with downtown property owners and developers, and that the
outlook appears favorable. He further stated tha'{: the downtown
property owners were urged to combine their prope i'ties into larger
areas to further encourage such proposed developm, !nt .
PUBLIC HEARING - ZOiE, CASE NO. 71-18 - PC RES OF INTENT - APPROVED
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for tf,e'
continuance of a public hearing from the:, meeting of September 23, 1971,
on Zone Case No.'71-18, located on property bounded by..Clay Avenue
on the north, Adams Avenue on the south,.Huntington Street on the -.-ast
and Goldenwest Street on the west for a change of zone. as follows:
R1 Single Family Residence District to R1-CD Single Family Res.iden e
District Civic District; U-0 Single Family Residence District; co'ft=
biped with oil production,. to Rl-O-CD Single Fam::;ly Residence Dis.-..
trict, combined with oil production, Civic Distr.i.ct;:RI-01::Single.
Family Residence District, .combined. with oil pro'ducti.on, to, R1-01-
CD Single Family Residence District, combined wi'l h ,oil production.;
Civic District; R2 Two Family Residence District, to R2-CD Two Family
Residence District Civic District; R2-:0. Two Fami_.y Residence District,
combined with oil production, to R2-0-Ct Two Fam.'Lly Residence District,
combined with oil production Civic District;
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R3-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District, combined with oil
production., to R3-0-CD Limited Multiple..Fami.ly Residence District-,
combined with oil production, Civic District; C2-0 Community Bus-
iness District, combined with oil production, to C2-0-CD Community
Business District, combined with oil production, Civic District;
C2-01 Community Business District, combined with oil production, to
C2-01-CD Community Business District, combined with oil production,.
Civic District; and. M2-0 Heavy Industrial District, combined with
oil production, to.M2-0-CD Heavy Industrial District; .combined with
oil production, Civic District.
Mr. Jerry Shea, representing the Huntington Beach Company3 2110 Main
Street, City, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed change
of zone.
Mr. Mel Elliott, independent oil operator, and city -resident, addressed
Council concerning the status of the oil operations on the property
involved in the zone case, and was informed that the ;proposed zone
change did not affect oil.operations in this area.
Mr. Dave Carlberg, 12442 Lido Lane, City, representing the Sol Vista
Homeowners Association addressed Council in favor of Zone Case No 71-18.
There being no one further present to speak on,the matter and there
being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing
was. closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved "CD Alternate G" - Zone Case
No. 71-1.8 as transmitted by the Planning Commission, and directed the
City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting the change of zone.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Counc ilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
PUBLIC HEARING - CE NO. 71-48 - APPEAL - STANDARD OIL CO. - CONTINUED
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing on.an appeal filed by Standard Oil Company of California
to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Exception
No. 71-48, to permit an idle well to be re -activated using existing.
equipment on property located east of Goldenwest Street approximately
150 feet north of Pecan Avenue in the R3 Limited Multiple Family District.
The Clerk informed Council that:.:all legal requirements for notification
publication and posting had been -met, and that he had received no
communications or written protests to Conditional Exception No. 71-48
or to the recommendation of denial by the Planning Commission, other
than the letter of appeal.
Mayor McCracken declared the hearing open.
Mr. Jerry Shea, representing the Huntington Beach Company, addressed
Council and requested that the public hearing be continued to.the
next meeting due to the appellant's lack of preparedness at this.
time.
On motion by Bartlett, Council continued the public hearing on Con-
ditional Exception No. 71.-48 to the November 15, 1971, Councii meet-
ing, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
PUBLIC HEARING - CE NO. 71-49 - APPEAL' STANDARD OIL CO. - CONTINUED
Mayor McCracken announced that this was.the day and hour set.i'or a
public hearing on an appeal filed by Standard Oil .Company of Calif-
ornia to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Excep-
tion No. 71-49, to permit. an idle well to be re -activated -using ex-
isting equipment on property located east of Goldenwest Street ap-
proximately 150 feet south of Pecan Avenue, in the R3 Limited -Multi-
ple Family Residence District.
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The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting had been met, and that he had re-
ceived no communications or written protests.to Conditional Exception
No. 71-49 or to the recommendation of denial by the Pla;nning,Commission,
other than the letter of appeal.
Mayor McCrackendeclared the hearing open.
Mr. Jerry Shea, representing the Huntington Beach Company,.appellant,
addressed Council and requested that the public hearing be continued
to the next meeting.
On motion by Bartlett, Council continued the public hearing on.Con-
ditional Exception No. 71-49 to the Council meeting of November 15,
1971, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE No. 71-27 - APPEAL - WM. LYON DEV. CO.-CONT.
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing on an appeal filed by William -Lyon Development Company,
3163 Redhill Avenue, Costa Mesa, to the denial by the Planning Com-
mission of Zone Case No. 71-27 on property located east of Edwards
Street and 660 feet north of Ellis Avenue for a change of zone from
RA-0 Residential Agricultuual District, combined with oil production,
to R2 Two Family Residence District.
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. 71-27 or to the recommendation of denial by the Planning Commission,
other than the letter of appeal.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the. Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending denial of Zone Case No. 71-27.
Mayor McCracken declared the hearing open-.
Mr. John Spiak, Vice President of William Lyon Development Co., addres-
sed Council and gave reasons why he believed the request for zone
change was justified.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the Phase III Study of this
area which is being conducted by staff.
Mr. Thomas Clements, owner of the property, 2071 Vista del Mar Avenue,
Hollywood, addressed Council and. gave reasons why he believed the
requested zone change should be approved.
Mr. Douglas Haney, 646 Sydney, Pasadena, real estate broker repre-
senting the applicant, addressed Council and stated that he did not
believe the Planning Commission denial of this application was just-
ified, as the request conformed to the Master Plan of the area.
On motion by Bartlett, Council continued the public hearing on Zone
Case No. 71-27 to the meeting of December 20, 1971, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 71-32 - APPROVED
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set. for a.,
public hearing on Zone Case No. 71-32 which proposes a change of zone
on property located on the east side of Crystal Street, approxi
mately 255 feet south of Garfield:_Avenue for a change of zone from
RA-0 Residential Agricultural District, combined with oil production,
to Ml Light Industrial District... -
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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 Zone Case No. 71-32 or to the rec-
ommendation of approval by the Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending approval of Zone Case No. 71-32.
Mayor McCracken declared the hearing open.
Mr. Vernon Clark, 1735 Main Street, City, representing both the prop-
erty owner and the buyer, addressed Council in favor of the proposed
zone change.
Mr. Mel Elliott, independent oil operator and city resident, addres-
sed Council concerning the status of the oil wells on this prop-
erty, and was informed that the present oil operations would not be
affected.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there be-
i.ngno protests. filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed
by the Mayor.
On motion by Matney, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission; approved Zone Case No. 71-32, and directed the City At-
torney to prepare an ordinance effecting the change of zone. The
motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 71--34 - PC RES. OF INTENT - APPROVED
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing on Zone Case No. 71-34 - Planning Commission Resolution
of Intent on property located south of Adams Avenue, 1210 feet west
of the centerline of Newland Street for a change of zone from R1
Single Family Residence District to R1-0 Single Family Residence Dis-
trict, combined with oil production.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cations publication and posting had been met, and that he had received
no communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 71-34 or to
the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending approval of Zone Case No. 71-34.
Mayor McCracken declared the hearing open.
Mr. Richard Buhr, represeniting Standard Oil, addressed Council re-
garding the statue of oil wells located on the property.
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 Gibbs, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission; approved Zone Case No. 71-34 Planning Commission Reso-
lution of Intent, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordi-
nance effecting same. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: Matney, Coen
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
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PUBLIC HEARING - MASTER PLAN OF STREETS & HIGHWAYS NO. 71-4 - APPROVED
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing to consider Amendment No. 71-4 to the Master Plan of
Arterial Streets and Highways which proposes to:
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1. Upgrade Saybrook Lane between Heil and Edinger Avenues, and
Heil Avenue between Algonquin Street and Saybrook Lane from
local streets to secondary highways;
2. Delete Algonquin Street between Heil and Edinger Avenues from
the Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways; and
3. Re -locate Talbert Avenue between Gothard and Springdale Streets
to Alignment "D" as indicated in Precise Plan Amendment No. 70-7.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publi-
cation and posting had been met, and that he had received no com-
munications or written protests to Amendment No. 71-4 to the Master
Plan of Streets and Highways, or to the Planning Commission's rec-
ommendation of approval.
The Planning Director addressed Council and presented a resume' of
the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of the
proposed amendment to the Master Plan of Streets and Highways.
Mayor McCracken 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 Councilwoman Gibbs to sustain the decision
of the Planning Commission; approve the upgrade of Saybrook Lane be-
tween Heil and Edinger Avenues, and Heil Avenue between Algonquin
Street and Saybrook Lane from local streets to secondary highways,
and direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution amending the
Master Plan of Streets and Highways.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
On motion by Gibbs, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission; approved the deletion of Algonquin Street between Heil
and Edinger Avenues from the Master Plan of Arterial Streets and
Highways; and directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
amending the Master Plan of Streets and Highways. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs, to sustain the decision of
the Planning Commission; approve the relocation of Talbert Avenue
between Gothard and Springdale to Alignment "D" ap. indicated in
Precise Plan Amendment No. 7C-7, and direct the City Attorney to p3e-
pare a resolution amending the Master Plan of Streets and Highways -
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT No. 71-22 - APPROVED
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day a,,id hour set for a
public hearing on Code Amendment No. 71-22, which proposes to decrease
the density provisions in Article 931 (Planned Residential Develop
ment ) and to permit an e x%-ept ion thereto. Planned Residential De-
velopments are also, to b�� subject to the minimum standards as set
forth in the apartment standards.
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The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publica-
tion and posting had been met, and that he had received no communi-
cations or written protests to Code Amendment No. 71-22 or to the
recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commis-
sion's reasons for recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 71-22,
and considerable discussion was held between Council and the Planning
Director.
Mr. Marcus Porter, Planning Commission Chairman, addressed Council and
informed them of the reasons leading to their recommendation of ap-
proval.
The City Attorney was requested by Council to read the provisions
contained in the density requirements set forth in Article 931 of
the ordinance code.
Mayor McCracken declared the hearing open.
Mr. John Murphy, 16371 Ardsley Circle, City, addressed Council and
submitted copies of a report in this matter prepared by the Home
Council's Residential Committee.
Mr. Brian Parkinson, Vice -President of the Home Council, addressed
Council and presented a report containing recommendations pertaining
to density requirements.
Mr. Jerry Shea, representing the Huntington Beach Company, 2110 Main
Street, City, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed Code
Amendment.
There being no one further to speak on the matter, and there being
no further protests filed either oral or written, the hearing was
closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission; approved Code Amendment No. 71-22 and directed the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Huntington Beach Ordi-
nance Code. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 71-23 - APPROVED
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing on Code Amendment No. 71-23, which proposed to repeal
open space provisions in the R2, R3 and R4 District; renumber Sec-
tion 9163.3, Section 9203.4 and Section 9233.4 et sequentia, to
Section 9163.5, Section 9203.5 and Section 9233.5 et sequentia., re-
spectively. Said amendment also defines "Townlot" and Recreation
Space" and establishes the requirement of an Administrative Review
application in the R2, R3 and R4 zones that are within the Tov.jnlot.
Said amendment adds new standards for requiring open space in mul-
tiple residential developments, and these standards will relate open
space requirements to the unit instead of the parcel.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publi-
cation and posting had been met, and that he had received no com-
munications or written protests to Code Amendment No. 71-23 or to
the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 71-23.
Mayor McCracken declared the hearing open.
There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there oeing no
protests filed either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the
Mayor.
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On motion by Shipley, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission; approved Code Amendment No. 71-23, and directed the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Huntington Beach Ordi-
nance Code. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
PUBLIC HEARING - Pi4CISE PLAN ALIGNMENT NO. 71-3 -- APPROVED
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for the
continuance from May 17, 1971, of a public hearing on Precise Plan
No. 71-3 which proposes to precise plan the street alignment for
Lochlea Lane, Banff Lane, Cupar Lane and a street parallel to and ap-
proximately 660 feet south of Atlanta Avenue.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending the adoption of Plan 3 (C), as reflected in
the map submitted to Council.
Mr. Charles Cubb in, 21251 Lochlea Lane, City, addressed Council and
stated that he favored a portion of the proposed precise plan align-
ment; however, he disagreed with the plans to cul-de-sac portions of
the area.
Fire Chief Picard addressed Council and spoke regarding the Fire De-
partment's concern regarding the non -circulation of streets within
this tract.
There being no one further to speak on the matter and there being no
further protests filed either oral or written, the hearing was closed
by the Mayor.
On motion by Matney, Council approved Precise Plan of Street Align-
ment No. 71-3 - Plan 3 (C) as recommended by the Planning Commission,
with the stipulation that the cul-de-sacs on Cupar and Banff Lanes
be deleted, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
effecting Precise Plan Alignment No. 71-3. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, the regular meetin of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned at IO NO P.M., by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Green
ATTEST:
Paul C. nes
City Clerk
Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen, McCracken
Paul i .'OWnes
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City C,,uncil of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
eorge G. McCracken
Mayor
171,