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Home My WebLink About1972-09-20MAYO City of Huntington Beach Alvin M. Coen COUNCIL MEMBERS Ted VV. Sartlett P.O. BOX 190 CALI':ORNIA 92648 Henry w. Duke Norma Brandel Gibbs Jock Green Jerry A. Matney Dapeld D. Shipley CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING CITY ATTORNEY Don P, Bonfa OF TREASURER CITY COUNCILMEN Warren G. Hail • CITY CLERIC Paul C. Jones ALVIN M. COEN, Mayor T. W . (TED) BARTLETT, Councilman JERRY A. MATNEY, Councilman ✓ HENRY H. DUKE, Councilman NORMA BRANDEL GIBBS, Councilwoman t/ N. JOHN V. V. GREEN, Councilman DONALD D. SHIPLEY, Councilman Gentlemen: You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, is called for and will be held in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, at the hour of 7:00 P.M., on Wednesday, September 20, 1972, for the purpose of considering the Main Street construction project. Dated: September 19, 1972 ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor, City of Huntington Beach, Calif. I hereby certify that I received the above notice, "CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILMEN," prior to 7:00 F.M. on Tuesday, September 19, 1972. MAYOR COUNC COUNC COUNC COUNC COUNC COUNC MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, September 20, 1972 Mayor Coen called the Special 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. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Duke, Coen Councilmen Absent: Green CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING The City Clerk read the Call for Special Meeting which had been received and con- sented to by all Councilmen prior to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 19, 1972, for the purpose of considering the Main Street construction project. CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCILMEN ALVIN M. COEN, Mayor T. W. (TED) BARTLETT, Councilman JERRY A. MATNEY, Councilman HENRY H. DUKE, Councilman NORMA BRANDEL GIBBS$ Councilwoman N. JOHN V. V. GREEN, Councilman DONALD D. SHIPLEY, Councilman Gentlemen: You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, is called for and will be held in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, at the hour of 7:00 P.M., on Wednesday, September 20, 1972, for the purpose of considering the Main Street construction Project. Dated: September 19, 1972 /S/ Alvin M. Coen Mayor, City of Huntington Beach, Calif. ATTEST: /s/ Paul C. .cones City Clerk I hereby certify that I received the above notice, "CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCILMEN." prior to 7:00 P.M. on 'Tuesday, September 19, 1972. MAYOR LSJ Alvin M. Coen 5 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 9/20/72 COUNCILMAN /S/ Ted W. Bartlett COUNCILMAN /S/ Norma Brandel Gibbs COUNCILMAN /S/ Jerry A. Matney COUNCILMAN /S/ Henry H. Duke COUNCIIYAN /S/ Donald D. Shipley CHANGE ORDER DIRECTED - MAIN STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - CC-193 Mayor Coen stated that the Special Meeting of Council had been called to discuss the Main Street construction project and that Mr. Kurt Meyer, Civic Center Project Archi- tect, was present to answer any questions which might arise following the presentation on the matter by the Director of Public Works. Mr. James Wheeler, Director of Public Works, presented the history of the project as proposed by him and approved by Council. He then gave a detailed report on the dimen- sions and appearance which is planned for the median upon completion of the new Civic Center, together with recommendations for modification of the project; and interim treatment which would serve the Civic Center and City, and satisfy the residents abutting the project and directly affected by the plan. The. Director of Public Works presented the would be satisfactory and would still meet tractor and city. AREA SOUTH OF 17TH STREET Maintain present 35 foot median width with Main Street for left turning northbound to and ornamental lighting. INTERSECTION 17TH, UTICA & MAIN following recommendations which he believed the project terms agreed upon by the con - exception of left turn pocket on northbound 17th Street - Restore the present turf area As the intersection will be signalized, higher intensity lighting should be installed to reduce possibility of accidents. 17TH NORTH TO MANSION Maintain the existing median width of 35 feet - install curbing and 8 foot sidewalk to Civic Center - modify provisions for entering and exciting non -citizen Police Area. Re- moval of old lighting and installation of modern high -intensity lighting. Installation of left turn pocket for police vehicles turning toward downtown area. The Director of Public Works summarized the modifications, stating that the street will remain nearly as is, with only two lanes of traffic in each direction, plus a parking lane, and requested that Council consider approval of the proposed modifi- cations. Mr. Kurt Meyer, Architect for the Civic Center, gave his recommendations concerning the lighting standards for the area. Mr. Roger Slates, Planning Commissioner, 1701 Main Street, City, addressed the Council and stated that the Planning Commission had adopted a resolution at their last meeting urging that Council stop construction on the repair work until they have had an oppor- tunity to study and analyze the problem for possible solution. I 510 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 9f20/72 V� 1 1 Mr. Robert Bazil, Planning Commissioner, 1836 Pine Street, City, addressed Council regarding the need to preserve the present residential quality of the area. The Director of Public Works spoke relative to his recommendations for lighting fixtures in the Civic Center area. Mr. Vern Clark, 1735 Main Street, City, addressed Council concerning the project, stating his belief that the center strip should be preserved and the traffic flow stopped or slowed at 17th Street, A motion was made by Councilman Duke, to direct the Public Works Director to prepare the appropriate change order pursuant to the suggested alternatives, as follows: South of 17th Stree&: Maintain present median width except for left turn pocket on northbound Main Street at 17th Street; restore turn and restore ornamental lighting North of 17th Street: Maintain present median width except for left turn pockets at 17th Street and Mansion Avenue; modify access to Police Department; install planting per plan and restore turf outside plan limits; modification of lighting to be coordinated with Civic Center exterior lighting in cooperation with Kurt Meyer. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Green ADJOUMNT On motion by Shipley, the Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hunt- ington Beach adjourned at 8:35 P,M. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Green ATTEST: Paul C ones City Clerk Bartlett, Gibbs, Ma.tney, Duke, Coen City Clerk and-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California r Alvin M. Coen Mayor 511