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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, July 17, 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 Robert Larson - Grace Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen
Duke - (arrived at 7:10 P.M.)
Councilmen Absent: Shipley, Gibbs
PRESENTATIONS - HUNTINGTON BEACH OLYMPIANS
Mayor Coen presented plaques to Mr. Monte Nitzkowski, Head Coach of the U.S. Lien's
Olympic Water Polo Team and Mr. Jim Seymour, member of the U.S. Men's Olympic
Track Team, honoring them for their achievement in making the United States Olympic
Team in their respective fields of competition.
PRESENTATIONS - RECREATION Sc PARKS COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Coen presented plaques to Mr. Ronald C. Bauer and Mr. Louis E. DaHarb, retiring
Recreation and Parks Commissioners, in appreciation of their services on the recre-
ation and Parks Commission during the years 1967-1972 and 1971-1972, respectively.
PRESENTATION - JAM DeHAVEN - H. B. ART LEAGUE
The Mayor presented a plaque to Mrs. Janet DeHaven, Huntington Beach Art League, in
appreciation for the large oil painting of the Huntington Beach Municipal Pier
which she had painted and donated to the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED
The City Clerk informed Council of the correction of two typographical errors in
the Council Minutes of July 3, 1972.
On motion by Green, the following items were approved as recommended by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
1. MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the of the adjourned regular tweeting
of July 3, 1972, the regular meeting of July 3, 1972, as corrected, and the adjour-
ned regular meeting of July 5, 1972, as written and on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
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2. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7664 - S_& S CONSTRUCTION CO. - APPROVED_ - Accepted the offer
of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7664, located south of
McFadden Avenue and east of Edwards Street; Acreage: 25.938; Lots: 122; Developer:
S and S Construction Company, Beverly Hills, California; adopted the map subject to
standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and the 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. 7489 on October 19, 1972, and that the developer shall dedicate the 4.2
acre parcel of land to the City for a park site located on the south side of McFadden
Avenue, approximately 250 feet west of Goldenwest Street. Such dedication shall not
reduce the amount of fees to be paid for park and recreation facilities. However, the
developer may enter into negotiation for development of the park sites within this quarter
section in which case said development cost incurred that relate directly to parks
would be deducted from the total park fee. Subject dedication and negotiation shall
take place prior to recordation of the Final Tract Map No. 7664.
Further instructed the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to the map and de-
posit 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.
3. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 7855 - PONDEROSA HOMES - Accepted Monument Bond
No. 7-06-5-32 and Improvement Bond No. 7-06-5-31 - (Insurance Company of North America);
approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 7855, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works.
4. CLAIM NO. 72-37 - JOANNE NICHOLS - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-37, filed by Mrs.
Joanne Nichols for alleged damages to vehicle on or about June 5, 1972, in the vicinity
of Warner Avenue between Gothard Street and the railroad tracks, and referred same
to the City's insurance carrier.
5. CLAIM NO. 72-38 - CANDACE J. CONKLIN - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-38 filed by
Mrs. Candace J. Conklin for alleged damages to vehicle on or about June 25, 1972, in
the vicinity of Walnut Avenue and Main Street, and referred same to the City's insur-
ance carrier.
6. CLAIM NO. 72-39 - SO. CALIFORNIA EDISON CO. - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-39
filed by Southern California Edison Company for alleged damages to a utility pole on
or about June 3, 1972, in the vicinity of Bolsa Chica Street and Rancho Road, and
referred same to the City's insurance carrier..
7. CLAIM NO. 72-40 - COUNTY OF ORANGE - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-40 filed by the
County of Orange for alleged damages to a chain link fence on or about June 3, 1972,
in the vicinity of Bolsa Chica and Rancho Road, and referred same to the City's insur-
ance carrier.
8. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7651 - STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. - APPROVED - Accepted the offer
of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7651 located south of
Adams Avenue, 676 feet west of Newland Street; Acreage: 8.051; Lots: 37; Developer:
Standard Pacific Corporation, Costa Mesa, California; adopted the snap subject to stan-
dard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and the 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 shall 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.
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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
all conditions have been complied with, and receipt by such title company of prior
written consent to record said map from the City Clerk..
9. CLAIM NO. 72-41 - RANDY WESS - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-41 filed by Mr.
Randy Wess for alleged damages to bicycle on or about .Tune 29, 1972, while riding
on Beach Boulevard, and referred same to the City's insurance carrier.
10. CLAIM NO. 72-42 - MRS. EUGENE REED - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-42 filed by
Mrs. Eugene Reed on behalf of minor, Ralph Reed, for alleged damages to bicycle
while riding on Beach Boulevard in June, 1972, and referred same to the City's
insurance carrier.
11. CLAIM NO. 72-43 - MRS. MELVIN JOHNSON - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-43 filed
by Mrs. Melvin Johnson for alleged damages to vehicle on or about June 16, 1972, in
front'of 7862 Aldrich Avenue, and referred same to the City's insurance carrier.
BID AWARD - HAMILTON NEWLM, MAGNOLIA & BUSHARD IMPROVEMENTS - CC'-212 — SULLY MILLER
The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that
bids for Project CC-212 - Hamilton, Newland, Magnolia and Bushard Improvements, had
been opened at 10:00 A.M., on Monday, July 17, 1972, in the Council Chamber, by the
City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of Public Works, and that Sully Miller
Contracting Company, Orange, California, was the low bidder with a bid amount of
$279,980.71. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the bid to
Sully Miller Contracting Company, Orange, California. The bids submitted were as
follows
Sully Miller Contracting Company Orange $279,980.71
E. L. White Company, Inc. Orange $282,594.79
0. E. Henderson Construction Company Santa Ana $282,864.20 (Corrected)
John B. Ewles, Inc. Westminster $291,658.11 (Corrected)
Silveri & Ruiz Construction Company Fullerton $293,831.15
A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to award the contract for Project CC-212 to
Sully Miller Contracting Company, Orange, California, the lowest responsible bidder,
for a bid amount of $279,980.71; hold all other bids until Sully Miller Contracting
Company has executed contract for said work and filed necessary bonds; and directed
the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders at that time, of the action, and
return their bid bonds forthwith. The motion was passed by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 3529 - RESET FOR HEARING
Mayor Coen informed the Council that the first public hearing on the agenda involved
Resolution of Intention No. 3529 - Vacation of a portion of Algonquin Street located
in Tract No. 5633, reserving and accepting from the vacation a permanent easement,
on which a public hearing w4p scheduled for this date. He stated that the date
set for public hearing did not comply with State Law requiring 15 days publication
notice when setting a hearing on a street vacation, and recommended that Council
continue the matter to a later date.
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On motion by Bartlett, Council continued the matter of the vacation of a portion of
Algonquin Street and directed the City Clerk to reschedule the public hearing for
August 7, 1972, by the following vote.
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 1758 (PROPOSED) - PERMIT ORDINANCE - CONTINUED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a public
hearing opened on July 3, 1972, on proposed Ordinance No. 1758, pertaining to Business
Licenses and Permits and Certificates of Need and Necessity - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTERS
12, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 AND 68; ARTICLE 326 OF CHAPTER 32, ARTICLE 533 OF CHAPTER 53,
ARTICLE 553 OF CHAPTER 55; SECTIONS 2111.6, 2111.6.1 AND 2112.8.4; AMENDING SECTIONS
2111.5, 2111.8 AND 2114.2.19 OF CHAPTER 21; AND ADDING THERETO NEW CHAPTERS 22 AND
25 PERTAINING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND PERMITS, AND CERTIFICATES OF NEED AND NECESSITY."
Mayor Coen stated that it was the recommendation of the City Administrator that this
matter be continued for a period of 90 days to enable a staff committee to work with
interested citizens on the proposed ordinance.
On motion by Matney, Council continued the public hearing on proposed Ordinance No.
1758 for 90 days by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
PUBLIC HEARING - T.T. MAP NO. 6948 - APPEAL TO CONDITIONS - APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS-
H.B. INDUSSTRIAL PARK
'Mayor Coen declared that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider
an appeal filed by Huntington Beach Industrial Park to the conditions of approval on
Tentative Tract Map No. 6948, approved by the Planning Commission on June 20, 1972.
Said tract is generally bounded by Springdale Street on the east, Marina high School
and the flood control channel on the south, a point 1320' Jest of Bolsa Chica on the
west, Bolsa Avenue on the north to Graham Street, thence south approximately 1500',
'Ithence east to Springdale. Excluding therefrom, Tract No. 7090.
The City 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 Tenta-
tive Tract Map No. 6948, or to the recommendation of conditional approval by the
Planning Commission.
Prior to the opening of the public hearing discussion was held between the City Admin-
istrator, Director of Public Works and Planning Director concerning Conditions #3
and #5 set forth by the Planning Commission in their recommendation for conditional
approval of the tentative tract.
The Director of Public Works informed Council that his recommendations regarding Con-
dition Nos. #3 and #5 were as follows:
Condition ffj; Reduce the street half -section right of way to 22k feet, thereby
setting the property line at back of curb. Retain a 5 foot easement beyond
the property line for utilities and future sidewalk. Delete sidewalk require-
ment on local streets.
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Condition #5 - Retain the 94 foot right of way width and delete the requirement
for median construction in McFadden and Graham. This will allow for the event-
ual construction of the median at some time in the future.Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. William Lusk, representing the property owner, addressed Council concerning the
conditions of approval.for Tentative Tract Map No. 6948 which were stipulated by the
Planning Commission.
Mr. Marcus Porter, Planning Commission Chairman, addressed Council concerning the
Planning Commission's recommendations regarding sidewalk provisions.
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 Green, Council sustained the Planning Commission relative to the.con
ditions of approval.of Tentative Tract Map No. 6948 with modifications to Conditions
No. 3 and 5, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. The motion was passed
by the following vote:
AYES Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: Duke
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
INDUSTRIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Mayor Coen appointed a committee consisting of Councilman Duke, Councilman Matney,
and himself to review the existing code relating to industrial use and to work with
prospective developers, the staff and particularly the Economic Development Coor-
dinator. He requested the Planning Commission Chairman to appoint two members of
the Planning Commission to serve on the committee and appointed the Planniag.Director
as staff liason.
PRESENTATION - RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSIONER
Mayor Coen presented a plaque to Mr. A. J. Mastroianni, retiring Recreation and Parks
Commissioner in appreciation of his service on the Recreation and Parks Commission
during the years 1965-1972.
RESOLUTIONS
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 3534
and 3535 by title, waived further reading and adopted same.by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen. Shipley, Gibbs
RES. NO. 3534 - ADOPTED - URGES MWD OF SC TO PREVENT INCREASED WATER COSTS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO MAKE EVERY
EFFORT TO PREVENT THE INCREASING COST OF WATER."
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RES. NO. 3535 - ADOPTED - PREVAILING RATES - PER DIEM WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SPECIFYING THE PRE
VAILING.RATES OF PER DIEM WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS."
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
On motion by Green, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1760, 1.761, 1762
1763, and 1765 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley,
Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
Gibbs
ORD. NO. 1760 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 72-16 - ISLAND "F"
"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 INTERSECTION OF MAIN STREET AND UTICA AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 72-16,
ISLAND "P")."
ORD. NO. 1761 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 72-16 - ISLAND "G"
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HIW INGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON .REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED EAST OF INTERSECTION OF GOLDENWEST STREET AND PALM AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 72-16,
ISLAND 11G„) . It
ORD. NO. 1762 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 72-16 - ISLAND "L"
"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 WEST SIDE OF 17TH STREET, SOUTH OF ADAMS AVENUE EXTENDED (ZONE CASE NO.
72-16, ISLAND "L")."
ORD. NO. 1763.- ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 72-16 - ISLAND "T"
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDINGG SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF 17TH STREET AND PALM AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 72-1.6
ISLAND
ORD. NO. 1765 - ADOPTED — AMENDS CODE PERTAINING TO INDUSTRIAL USES
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9511.1 AND 9530.2 AND BY ADDING SECTION 9530.3 PERTAINING TO
INDUSTRIAL USES."
ORD. NO. 1764 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE PERTAINING TO OIL OPERATION SITES
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1764 a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE.OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING
SECTION 9685.2 AND 9686.3 PERTAINING TO OIL OPERATION SITES."
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Following discussion, on motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of
Ordinance No. 1764 and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1767 and
1768 by title, and waived further reading of same by the following roll call vote.:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
ORD. NO._1767 —FIRST READING - PRECISE PLAN NO. 72-5
"Aid ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICt MAP 13 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN NO. 72-5."
ORD. NO. 1768 - FIRST READING - PRECISE PLAN NO. 72-6
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 35 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN NO. 72-6."
ORD. NO. 1769 - FIRST READING - EQUINE STANDARDS
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1769 for a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY
ADDING SUBSECTIONS TO SECTIONS 9700.3, 9700.6, 9700.7, 9700.13, 9700.14, 9700.17
AND 9793.1; ADDING SECTIONS 97.00.5, 9764.9; AND NEW ARTICLES 949 AND 963, ALL
PERTAINING TO STANDARDS FOR HORSES IN SAID CITY."
In response to a question by Councilman Duke, the City Attorney informed the Council
that pursuant to provisions of the State Vehicle Code, it was permissable for
horses to be ridden on streets and highways.
Councilman Green expressed hope that the law allowing horseback riding on streets
and highways would not be misconstrued by the riders so as to imperil their safety.
Councilman Matney requested the City Administrator to direct staff to work with the
local stable owners to establish designated crossing areas for the riders.
A motion was made by Mayor Coen to delete that portion of the ordinance under Section
9490 as follows: "nor permitted to be led or ridden off the site other than an
established riding trail." The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: Duke
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
The Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 1769 by title as amended, and on motion
by Green, Council waived further reading of same by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
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Mayor Coen directed that the second reading of Ordinance No. 1769 be deferred to the
meeting of August 21, 1972.
APPLICATION - CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC NEED & NECESSITY - FOX SECURITY PATROL - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a request for a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity submitted
by Mr. Donald A. Fox, dba, Fox Security Patrol, 6040 Fairbrook Street, Long Beach,
California, to operate a private patrol service in the City. He further informed
Council of the recommendation of approval by the Police Department and Administration.
On motion by Green, Council granted a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity to
Mr. Donald A. Fox, dba, Fox Security Patrol, to operate a private patrol service in
the city, with the stipulation that if said business ceases operation in the city for
a six month period, the Certificate shall become null and void. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley,
POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENDED
Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
Gibbs
The City Clerk read a communication written by Mr. Randy Richardson, 305 9th Street,
City, commending Officers Darrell Klopp and Frank Nagel for their bravery, alertness
and professional conduct during a hit and run accident Aich occurred in his neighbor-
hood on the evening of July 4, 1972.
DISPOSITION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1768 - PERMIT ORDINANCE
Mr. Don Nelson, 6332 Warner Avenue, City, addressed Council regarding the disposition
of proposed Ordinance No. 1768 pertaining to Business Licenses and Permits, and was
informed that the public hearing on the ordinance held earlier in the meeting had been
continued for 90 days. Mayor Coen suggested that he contact Mr. Belsito, Administrative
Assistant, for the schedule of the committee which will meet on this matter.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - HORSE RELATED ACCIDENTS
Miss Tina Paull, 10121 Kaimu Drive, City, addressed Council and stated that she believed
Council's anticipation of an increase in horse related accidents was unwarranted. Dis-
cussion was held between the Council and Miss Paull concerning the need for safety pre-
cautions to be taken by riders on heavily traveled streets.
DISSOLUTION OF TALBERT WATER DISTRICT - RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED
The City Administrator informed Council, that pursuant to their direction at the June 19,
1972 meeting, a study had been conducted and several meetings held regarding the dis-
solution of the Talbert Water District.
Mr. Marcus Porter, member of the Board of Directors of the Talbert Water District,
reported on the status of the efforts to dissolve the District. He informed Council
that Rodger Howell, Attorney for the District had been directed by the Board to pro-
ceed to examine methods by which the activities of the District could be terminated
through an agreement with the City which would allow the City to take over bond service.
Councilman Matney suggested that the city take over the District's operation on paper
to clear the bond debt.
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Considerable discussion was held by Council but no action was taken.
Mayor Coen then directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for adoption by
the League of California Cities, urging the California Legislature to provide
enabling legislation for the elimination of small taxing districts.
MEDIAN OPENING - BROOKHURST STREET - CA 72-31
The Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of his
report and recommendation on requests from businessmen to locate an opening in the
median along Brookhurst Street, south of Hamilton Avenue, to facilitate south
bound traffic making a left turn into their business establishments. Mr. Rowlands
stated that an opening in the median would cause a hazardous traffic situation,
however, a monitored U-turn would be permitted at Brookhurst Street and Hamilton
Avenue.
ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERIM BUS SERVICE - CA 72-32 - DISCUSSION
The City Administrator informed Council that several meetings had been held with
the Huntington Beach Transportation Committee regarding the establishment of an
interim bus system within the city. He stated that meetings had been held with
McDonnell Douglas concerning the possibility of entering into an agreement with
one of the bus companies which services their employees, to provide an interim
bus service during the hours that the buses regain idle at the facility. He also
stated that the possibility of using the School District buses was being explored,
and that a ruling from the County Counsel on the subject would be forthcoming.
The Administrative Assistant, Bud Belsito, spoke to Council about difficulties
which had been encountered concerning the proposal to use school buses for public
transportation during school hours.
Discussion was held between the Council and City Administrator, however no action
was taken at this time.
PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
The City Administrator informed Council that the Board of Supervisors would hear
a proposal for an experimental paramedic training program to be established in the
County. He stated that he believed a program of this type was extremely valuable
and that it would be worthwhile for the city to become involved in such a service.
Fire Chief Picard addressed Council and stated that, if the proposal is approved by
the Board of Supervisors, it would authorize the Orange County Medical Center to
provide paramedic training to the fire services within the county, and in addition,
provide centralized communications back to the Medical Center from the paramedic
units in the field. He explained the Fire Departments participation in the program,
and stated that the earliest implementation date of the program would be July, 1973.
A motion was made by Councilman Green for the City to approve the proceeding in
concept in the paramedic program, and to instruct the staff to indicate the City's
support of the program to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
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INTERVIEWS OF AUDIT FIRMS SCHEDULED
The City Administrator stated that some months ago they had discussed the necessity
of management audit. He informed Council that proposals for audit services have been
received from five auditing firms, and interviews will be held on July 19, 1972.
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APPOINTMENT - COUNCILMAN DUKE - MEADOWLARK AIRPORT STUDY
Discussion was held by Council concerning the progress c,,f the committee formed by
Robert J. Bresnahan, Director of Aviation, County of Orange, to study the feasibility
of the joint purchase of the Meadowlark Airport Lease by the City and County of Orange.
Following discussion, Mayor Coen appointed Councilman Duke, the City Administrator,
and Planning Director to serve on the study committee.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Mayor called an Executive Session of Council to discuss pending litigation.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:05 P.M., excused the City Clerk from
the remainder of the meeting and appointed Councilman Bartlett to serve as Acting
City Clerk at such time as Council is reconvened.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 10:23 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Green, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach adjourned at 10:25 P.M., by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
ATTEST:
Paul C. es
City Clerk
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City Clerk and a ficio Clerk
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Alvin M. Coen
Mayor
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