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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-15MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, May 15, 1972 Mayor Coen called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 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: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen Gibbs (arrived 7:13 P.M.) Duke (arrived 7:10 P.M.) Councilmen Absent: Done PROCLAMATION - POPPY WEEK - MAY 21-28 Mayor Coen introduced Miss Barbara Davis - "Poppy Girl" who presented the Mayor with one of the poppies which are to be sold by the Women of American Legion Post 133 Auxiliary to aid the men who have served the nation so well over the years in the armed services. Mayor Coen then proclaimed the week of May 21-28 "Poppy Week" and urged all citizens to purchase these poppies to help the veterans and their families who now need aid. PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC WORKS WEED - MAY 14-20 Mayor Coen presented Mr. James Wheeler, Director of Public Works, with a proclamation designating the week of May 14-20 as "Public Works Week" in the city of Huntington Beach, and calling on all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the problems involved in providing public works facilities and services and to recognize the important role in our safety, health and well-being that is played by the public works officials in our community. PROCLAMATION - PBX WEEK - JUNE 1-7 Mayor Coen presented Mrs. 'Thomas Nelson, PBX Operator, with a proclamation designating the week,of June 1-7 as "PBX Week" in the city of Huntington Beach, in recognition of the vital part that PBX Operators play in everyone's daily life, including general information assistance and help during emergencies and disasters. Mayor Coen urged the community's recognition of the services performed by the city's PBX Operators during "PBX Week." COMMENDATION - OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO COMMUNITY - MONICA & KONRAD GEIGER Mayor Coen introduced Miss Monica Geiger and her father Konrad Geiger and presented them with the city's official commendation for their action in saving a young boy trap- ped in a cave in of a bank in which he was digging in the flood control channel on Slater Avenue, west of Springdale Street. Mayor Coen stated that the quick action of Miss Geiger and her father was credited by the city Fire Department as saving the life of the trapped boy, and recognized the act as an outstanding service to the community by the Fire Chief and the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 5/15/72 GEMCO SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - CHRISTOPHER PRICE - FINALISTS Mayor Coen introduced Christopher Price, Edison High School student and finalist in the Gemco Scholarship Awards Program. Christopher addressed the Council and audience briefly about the scholarship award program offered by Gemco Stores, and the enthusiastic par- ticipation taken in the program by the area's high school students. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED} The City Clerk brought to the attention of the Council a correction on Page #9 of the May 1, 1972 Council Minutes. On motion by Matney, the following items, including Item D-1 (Minutes of the May 1, 1972 Council Meeting as amended] were approved as recommended, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1. MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes, as corrected, of the regular meeting of May 1, 1972, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - 22ND STREET`'STORM DRAIN - CC-185 - Accepted work on the 22nd Street Storm Drain - CC-185, as completed by Sully Miller Contracting Company for a final contract amount of $294,510.07, and directed the Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder. 3. SUB_DIVISION AGREEMENT - _TRACT NO. 7435 - SIGNAL LANDMARK, INC._ - Accepted Irrevocable Letter of Credit - (Union Bank, Orange, California), and approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 7435, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. 4. DEDICATION OF !MPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO. 7349 - WM. LYON DEVELOPMENT CO. - Accepted improvements dedicated to public use in Tract No. 7349 - located west of Edwards Street and south of Slater Avenue; 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. 5. CLAIM NO. 72_-19 - _HAROLD J.MULQUEENEY- DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-19 filed by Harry E. Hicks, Attorxiey at Law, on behalf of Harold J. Mulqueeney, for alleged personal damages on or about March 7, 1972, and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. 6. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 4806 - HELEN iNVESTMENT COMPANY - APPROVED - Accepted the offer of dedication and improvement dedicated to public use as shown on Final Tract Map No. 4806 located north of Yorktown Avenue, 660 feet west of Brookhurst Street; Acreage: 3.925; Lots: 18; Developer: Helen Investment Company, Los Angeles, California; adopted the map subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works, and Planning Department in Resolution No. 3056, adopted October 20, 1969, with the addi- tional stipulations that the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tent- ative Map No. 4608 on November 16, 1972, and that Park and Recreation fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map. 363 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 5j15/72 Further instructed the City Clerk that he may affix his signature.to the map and deposit same with any licensed title company after receipt of a writing from such company stating that it will not record said map or cause it to be recorded until conditions have been complied with, and receipt by such title company of prior written consent to,record said map from the City Clerk. 7. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7700 - LA CUESTA - APPROVED - Accepted the offer of dedi- cation and improvements dedicated to public use as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7700 located southwest corner of Indianapolis Avenue and Bushard Street; Acreage: 6.244; Lots: 28; Developer: La Cuesta, Huntington Beach, California; adopted.the map subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works, and Planning Department in Resolution No. 3056, adopted October 20, 1969, with the additional stipulations that the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Map No. 7700 on January 18, 1973, and that Park and Recreation fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the *final map. Further instructed the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to the map and deposit same with any licensed title company after receipt of a writing from such company stating that it will not record said map or cause it to be recorded until conditions have been complied with,'and receipt by such title company of prior written consent. to record said map from the City Clerk. 8. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7491 - STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. - APPROVED - Accepted the offer of dedication and improvements dedicated to public use as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7491 located on the southwest corner of Adams Avenue and Newland Street; Acreage: 1L.162; Lots: 56; Developer: Standard -Pacific Corporation, Costa Mesa, California; adopted the map subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and Planning Department in Resolution No. 3056, adopted October 20, 1969, with the additional stipulations that the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. 7491 on August 10, 1972, and that the city small enter into negotiation for the purchase of excess acreage covered by grant deed,for a 2.6 acre park site within Tentative Tract No. 7491. Further instructed the City Clerk that he may affix his sieature to the map and deposit same with any licensed title company after receipt of a writing from such company stating that it will not record said map or cause it to be recorded until conditions have been complied with, and receipt by such title company of prior written consent to record said map from the City Clerk. 9. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 7512 - COVINGTON BROTHERS - Accepted Monu- ment Bond No. 948090 and Improvement Bond No. 948091 - (General Insurance Company of America); approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 7512, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. 10. DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT'JNO. 6716 - SHAPELL INDUSTRIES - Accepted improvements dedicated to public use in Tract No. 6716 - located northwest of Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street; authorized the release of the faithful per- formance 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, 11. SIGNALIZATION & WIDENING - WARNER AVENUE -i GRAHAM STREET - CC-211 - Approved plans and specifications for the installation of a traffic signal and the widening of the northeast corner of Warner Avenue and Graham Street; and authorized the . City Clerk to advertise for bids when directed by the Director of Public Works. 364 Pa_;f #4 - CounQ-il Minutes - 5/15/72 PARK CONCESSION DEVELOPMENT - CA 72-15 '.At:,-, clerk presented a cornuunication from the City Administrator concerning the City Park Concession Development together with a proposed park concession p<, .:_t::; and an invitation for concession proposals. The Park Concession Policy is proposed as follows: The policy will include safeguards as to public interest, reversion to public -m,mn :.shi_p an-3 operation, and rental fees for concession activities required to pro%,ide full service to the public and still provide partial funding to offset n li_ritn 1nCe costs. This policy will not concern itself with user fees which should be considered as a separate policy. The following philosophy should form the outline for standard concession agreements: 1. The City should encourage the use of private capital for development of needed concession facilities in parks. 2. The City will provide all primary facilities such as utilities to con- cession site, paths, and ancillary requirements. 3. Contracts with concessionaires for construction and operation of facilities should be awarded through negotiation on the basis of probable success. 4. TheJ determination of gross percentage rates should be based on evaluation of 'the following factors: a. The investment capital required. b. The potential gross revenue. c. The potential net revenue. d. The controls exercised and maintained by the City. e. The high possessory interest tax applied to local government concessions in this county. , 5. The concessionaire's capital investment and amortization schedule should be evaluated. If investment is high, the concessionaire should be allowed a reasonably early amortization period or long term contract in order to pro- vide the City a greater overall total revenue during the life of the contract. 6. The City should provide strict audit and price control on services of the concessionaire. 7. The City will construct and operate all panting facilities except those that are an integral part of a concession. 8. All proposed concessions will be evaluated as to imaginative character and non - carnival nature with architectural and structural controls administered by appropriate City agencies. 9. The level of service will be to conduct and maintain the concession as a safe, clean, and first class operation. 10. The concessionaire will maintain insurance policies during the term of the contract covering public liability and propetty damage in minimum sums to protect the City. Page #5 - Council Minutes - 5/15/72 11. The concessionaire will comply with all standards of health codes, safety, maintenance and courtesy to best serve the interests of all concerned. The City Administrator addressed Council concerning the proposed park concession policy, and solicitation of concession proposals, and the subsequent implementation of same. He informed Council of his recommendation that the Park Concession Policy. be adopted; the solicitation of proposals approved and that he be instructed to make recommendations on the selection of possible concessionaires. Discussion was held on the matter by the Council, City Administrator and Development Coordinator. On motion by Matney, Council approved the recommendation of the City Administrator; adopted the above stated Proposed Park Concession Policy, the solicitation of con- cession proposals, and instructed the Administrator to make'a recommendation on proposed concessionaires. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DISPOSITION ON SB 325 - USE OF'GAS TAX FUNDS The City Administrator informed Council that the City Attorney had submitted an opinion regarding the participation by cities in environmental enhancement projects utilizing SB 325 funds. Mr. Rowlands informed Council that the city's share of the money derived from the gas tax revenue could be used for any purpose, except for k of 17. of the funds, which must be set aside for public transportation related use. BUDGET STUDY SESSION SCHEDULED The City Administrator informed Council that the city budget is expected to be delivered Friday, May 19, 1972. He recommended that Council schedule a budget study session for next Monday in the Administrative Annex. Mr. Rowlands also suggested that Council seta date for the public hearing to be held on the City budget. Mayor Coen stated that a study session of Council would be scheduled for May 22, 1972, and that a public hearing on the city budget would be held on June 12, 1972. WHOLESALE NURSERY USE IN MANUFACTURING ZONE The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of City Attorney Opinion No. 72-23 regarding the question of whether a Wholesale Nursery may be permitted in an M2-02 zone. He informed Council that the Attorney had submitted the opinion pursuant to Council direction of May 1, 1972, and in connection with the denial of the appeal filed by the Huntington Beach Company on Conditional Exception No. 72-8. Following discussion, Mayor Coen directed that further consideration of this mat- ter be deferred to later in the meeting. ADDRESS TO COUNCIL - ASSEMBLYMAN ROBERT BURKE - RE: RES. NO. 3487 - OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Mayor Coen introduced Assemblyman Robert Burke to the audience and stated that Assemblyman Burke was present at the Council meeting to speak in support of the adoption of Resolution No. 3487 which requests the State Department of Public Works to remove sixty-one billboards from state-owned property in the city. ;3(;s l Page #6 - Council Minutes - 5/15/72 Assemblyman Burke addressed Council regarding the city's intention to establish the portion of Pacific Coast Highway in the city as a scenic highway, and pledged his support toward the city's efforts to remove the billboard blight in this area. RES. NO. 3482 - ADOPTED - AMENDS RECREATIONAL PARKING METER ZONES The Clerk presented Resolution No. 3482 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING PARKING METER ZONES, PRESCRIBING THE PARKING TIME ALLOWED IN SUCH ZONES, THE HOURS DURING WHICH SUCH DEPOSITS ARE REQUIRED, AS PERMITTED BY SECTIONS 6510, 6511 AND 6512 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE." The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the proposed resolution which would add two miles of parking meters to recreational zone in the city, by extending the meter zone on both sides of Pacific Coast Highway from 9th Street to Goldenwest Street. Mr. Rowlands also informed the Council of the reasons against the proposal which have been brought up by objectors of the plan. The Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development, addressed Council on the matter, stating that the revenue derived from the addition of the meters could be applied toward beautification projects along the coast highway. The Director of Public Works spoke regarding the proposed resolution as it pertains to the regulations of the State Division of Highways. The City Administrator recommended that Council proceed with the adoption of this resolution for an interim period. Discussion was held by Council concerning the feasibility of amending Resolution No. 3482 to include the word "interim" following the word "establish" in the first paragraph of page 1 of said resolution,_and the City Attorney stated that he would advise against such an amendment. A motion was made by Councilman Duke to amend Resolution No. 3482 to insert the word "interim" in the first paragraph of Page 1 of said resolution, following the word "establish" and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Matney, Duke NOES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen ABSENT: Councilmen: None Following a reading of Resolution No. 3482 by title, as amended, on motion by Duke, Council waiY)ed further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen 1 Ili Page #7 - Council Minutes - 5/15/72 RESOLUTIONS On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 3483, 3484, 3485, 3486 and 3487 by title, waived further reading and adapted same by . the fol?owi.ng roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES, Councilmen: None ABSENT; Councilmen: None r RES. NO. 3483 - ADOPTED - INTENTION TO VACATE LOT "B" & "C" TRACT NO, 876 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTION TO VACATE LOT "B" AND A PORTION OF LOT "C" IN TRACT 876." RES. NO. 3484 - ADOPTED - SCAG EFFORTS TO INCREASE NATURiAL GAS SUPPLY "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPftTING SCAG EFFORTS TO INCREASE NATURAL GAS SUPPLY TO SOUTORN COASTAL AND SOUTHEAST DESERT BASINS." RES. NO. 3485 - ADOPTED - ACCUMULATION OF TOPICS FUNDS "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATIVE TO ACCUMULATION OF TOPICS FUNDS." RES. NO. 3486 - ADOPTED - DEED RESTRICTION - HUNTINGTON-CENTRAL PARK -PHASE I "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND RECORDING OF A DEED RESTRICTION ON HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PAIW, PHASE I CALIF-OSA-375 (G)." RES. NO. 3487.- REMOVAL OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS - STATE PROPERTY - ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING RE- MOVAL OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS ON STATE-OWNED REAL PROPERTY.. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION On motion by Green, Council directed the C1erk.to read Ordinance No. 1746 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen, Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Nome ORD. NO. 1746 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 72-13 "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 SOUTH OF CLAY AVENUE AND WEST OF GOLDENWEST STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 72-13)." ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION •r On motion by Matney, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1747, 1748, 1749 and 1750 by title, and waived further reading of same by the following. roll call vote: Page #8 - Council Minutes - 5/15/72 AYES: Councilmen: S11pley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: Ncme ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORD. NO. 1747 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE NO. 72-6 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF ELLIS AVENUE, WEST OF BEACH BOULEVARD (ZONE CASE NO. 72-6)." ORD. NO. 1748 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE NO. 72-11 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HAMILTON AVENUE AND MAGNOLIA STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 72-11)." OILD. NO. 1749_-_FIRST READING'— ZONE CASE NO. 71-31 "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 PROP- ERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF SEVENTEENTH STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 71-31 "A" AND "B") . 11 ORD. NO. 1750 --FIRST READING - AMENDMENT - BOARD OF APPEALS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNT'JWGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 8221.6 PERTAINING TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS." WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD BUDGET - 1972-73 The City Administrator informed Council of a communication from the Secretary of the West Orange County Water Board presenting a budget of the Board for Fiscal Year 1972-73, which had been previously adopted by the Directors of said Board. He stated that the City was requested to ratify the Board's approval of said budget. Mr. Rowlands further informed Council of his recommendation that serious consideration be given to the possible consolidation of the small water entities. On motion by Matney, Council directed the City Administrator and the Director of Public Works, together with the two city delegates on the West Orange County Water Beard, to study the possible consolidation of the water entities and report to Council. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A suggestion was made by Councilman Matney that Council postpone the ratification of the 1972-73 West orange County Water Board Budget until the report from the City Ad- ministrator and Director of Public Works has been presented to Council; however, the Director of Public Works stated that, due to the length of time matters of this nature take, he would recommend that action to adopt the West Orange County Water Board Budget not be delayed. .3619 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 5/15/72 On motion by Green, Council ratified the 1972-73 budget for the West Orange County Water Board, as adopted by the Board of Directors, and directed that said Board be so notified of this action, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:, None CITY ATTORNEY OPINION 72-23 - WHOLESALE NURSERY USE IN MANUFACTURING ZONE Further discussion was held by Council regarding the City Attorney Opinion 72-23 which had been discussed earlier in the meeting regarding the question of whether a Wholesale Nursery may be permitted in an M2-02 zone, and the City Administrator requested the City Attorney to present a brief summarization.on the matter. The City Attorney stated that it was his opinion that it is impermissible to allow horticultural use in an 142 Industrial District because it would be allowing a permitted use of the lightest use district to be, in effect, a permitted use in an industrial zone. This would be permitting a zone change by variance contrary to Section 65906 California Government Code. He further stated that the legally correct procedure would be a zone change to either a Residential Agricultural or Al zone... Considerable discussion was held by Council; however, no action was taken on the matter. PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-5 - APPROVED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Code Amendment No. 72-5 as initiated by the Planning Commission, to clarify the residential district designations by re -designating them to low, medium, medium - high and high for the R1, R2, R3 and R4 zones, respectively, and to renumber Article 925 to Article 940. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been: met, and that he had received no communications or written protests to Code Amendment No. 72-5 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Com- mission. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. On motion by Matney, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission; approved Code Amendment No.. 72-5 - initiated by the Planning Commission, and di- rected the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting the amendment to the ordinance code. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Page #10 - Council Minutes - 5/15/72 ,;, ; APPLICATIONS TO SERVE ON SCAG COMMITTEES Councilman Green stated that this date was the close off date for persons to apply for service on several SCAG Committees, and if any Council member is interested in serving on one of the committees, the application deadline could be extended. SCAG MEETING - AIRPORT: STUDY Councilman Green stated that SCAG had engaged the services of William Periera Company. to conduct an airport study and develop plans and specifications for additional airport facilities. INTRODUCTION -_SCAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER - HARRIET WIEDER Councilman Green introduced Mrs. Harriet Wieder, a representative of the SC1.G Exec- utive Committee, and the Environmental Liason Co-ordinator for the City of Los Angeles, to the Council and audience. INTERVIEWS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS Mayor Coen stated that the Council had received a list from the City. Administrator of persons wishing to serve on the Planning Commission, and suggested that a date be scheduled for interviews. The City Administrator informed Council that two more names have been submitted and will be transmitted to Council. Mayor Coen directed that interviews of Planning Commission applicants be scheduled for Monday, May 22, 1972 at 5:00 P.M., in the Administrative Annex. VEST TO BE OUT OF THE COUNTRY GRANTED - COUNCILWOMAN GIBBS Councilwoman Gibbs requested permission to be out of the Country from June 11 through July 29, 1972. On motion by Matney, Council granted Councilwoman Gibbs request to be absent from the country from June 11 to July 29, 1972, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None REMOVAL OF APPOINTEES DURING ELECTION CAMPAIGN Councilman Green brought theCouncil's attention to a matter last discussed at the meeting of January 17, 1972, concerning the adoption of an ordinance which would stipulate that persons filing for the office of City Council who presently serve on City Boards, Committees or Commissions, be required to vacate their positions after filing for office, due to the opportunity they have to speak in a capacity that is not available to other candidates. Discussion was held by Council on the matter. A motion was made by Councilman Green that a hearing be scheduled to consider the pros and cons of requiring that all candidates filing for the office of City Council, who presently serve on City Boards, Committees or Commissions, be required to vacate their positions. The motion failed to pass by the following vote: 1 1 37 Page #11 - Council Minutes - 5/15/72 AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Matney, Duke, Coen ABSENT: Councilmen: None NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT - DR. HENRY KAUFMAN - ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Mayor Coen nominated Dr. Henry Kaufman for appointment by the County Board of Supervisors as the City's representative on the Orange County Housing Authority. HUNTINGTON BEACH GREENBELT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - SANTA ANA RIVER GREENBELT PLAN The following appointments were made by Mayor Coen to the Huntington Beach Green- belt Committee - Santa Ana River Greenbelt Plan: Mr. Edward Kerins, Mr. James Mallard, Mr. Glen Kimmel, Mr. Fred Bolding, Mrs. Betty Kennedy and as alternate Mrs. Margaret Carlberg. SB 325 FUNDS - USE OF GAS TAX FUNDS Councilman Bartlett discussed the position which the Council should take regarding participation by cities in environmental enhancement projects utilizing SB 325 Funds. The City Administrator addressed Council concerning the adviseability of Council committing themselves at this time on the use of the gas tax funds, and suggested that they might wish to indicate a spirit of cooperation to the county but leave options on the matter open for the present time. Discussion was held by Council, however, no action was taken. REPORT ON USE OF ALUMINUM WIRE IN CITY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING At the request of the City Administrator, the City Attorney informed Council that the suit filed against the city by Baum Electric Company concerning the use of aluminum wiring in city residential construction was successfully argued by the .city in Superior Court; however, that Baum Electric Company planned to file an appeal to a higher court. ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL City of Huntington Beach Personnel Department Negotiations - 1972 - Minutes - Management Employees Organization City of Huntington Beach Personnel Department - 1972 Negotiations Communication from City Attorney Regarding Baum Electric vs Huntington Beach INFORMAL MEETING CALLED - PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS Mayor Coen called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee -of -the -whole for Monday, May 22, 1972, at 5:00 P.M., in the Administrative Annex to interview Planning Commission applicants and for possible study of the city budger. Page #12 - Council Minutes - 5/15/72 WIN " W R!� On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 8:57 P.M. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Paul C. Jones City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California a -gat /-,", � .5 �5� Alvin M.-Coen Mayor ATTEST: Paul C. Jones City Clerk 1