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The .Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notifica-
tion and posting had been met, and that he had received no communi-
cations or written protests to Resolution of Intention No. 3432, or
to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
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.
The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3442 by title - "A RES-
OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTAB-
LISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 72-4."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 3442, and adopted same by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen
REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Metropolitan Water District - Boi.sa Island Project
Councilman Matney reported on his attendance at the February 15, 1972
Board of Supervisors Meeting, stating that the Board had requested,
and had been granted by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California, a six month to one year extension of time before action
is taken on the Bolsa Island Project to enable the Council to consider
the environmental impact report-ywhich had been submitted, as well as
any additional material which may be forthcoming. Councilman Matney
recommended that the City Administrator request a similar extension
for the City.
Council Committee on Downtown Property Development
Councilman Matney reported on the recentmeetings held between the
Council Committee and the Downtown Property Owners Association. He
stated that it appears that most of the downtown development can be
done through private means with the City assisting the property owners.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Use of Vacant Property - Talbert Avenue and Beach Boulevard
Councilman Green stated that a lot located near Talbert Avenue and
Beach Boulevard was being used by people to park automobiles which
they have for sale, and requested the City Administrator to investigate
this matter.
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Labor Relations Workshop
Councilman Matney reported that the City Attorney, Personnel Officer
and he had attended a Labor Relations Workshop in San Diego and that
he would present a report on the meeting in the near future.
Bicycle Riding in Downtown Area
Mr. George Arnold, 623 Main Street, City, addressed Council andre-
quested stricter enforcement of the ordinance prohibiting person:; from
riding bicycles on the sidewalks.
Joint Meeting Scheduled - Council & Charter Revision Committee
Mayor McCracken announced that a joint meeting between the Council
and the Charter Revision Committee would be held March 13, 1972, at
which time Council would also review the report from the firm of
Ernst & Ernst regarding the City's present financial position and their
proposal for a five to ten year financial plan.
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