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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-10-16MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, October 16, 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 Invocation was given by Reverend Harvey Anderson - King of Glory Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen Councilmen Absent: None PROCLAMATION - "HISTORIC WEEK" - OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 4 Mayor Coen introduced Mr. James Shepard, Acting President of the Huntington Beach Historical Society. Mr. Shepard introduced Mrs. Marie Sheets, Mrs. Virginia Whipple, Mrs. Carole Foss and Mr. Gary Kock, members of the Historical Society. The Mayor announced that following the official recognition of the Huntington Beach Historical Society at the last Council meeting, the week of October 30 to November 4 would be proclaimed "Historic Week" in the City in recognition of the society's efforts to collect and preserve the City's heritage. PROCLAMATION - "AMERICAN ART MONTW' - JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB Mayor Coen introduced Mrs. Carole Foss and Mrs. Glenda Thames, representatives of the Huntington Beach Junior Women's Club. The Mayor declared the month of November as "American Art Month" in recognition of the organization's work in education, philanthropy, public welfare, moral values and civic and fine arts, and called upon the community to recognize the service given by the Federated clubs. REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION - SAVE -A -WATT WEEK Councilman Duke reported that he had been informed by Mrs. Wendell Emde, District Conservation Chairman of the Southern California Council of Churches, that their organization is sponsoring "Save -A -Watt" week to emphasize the need to conserve electricity. He requested that a proclamation be prepared in -connection with this effort. Mayor Coen directed that a proclamation be prepared for presentation at the next regular meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR. - (ITEMS APPROVED) The City Clerk pointed out some typographical errors on the minutes which had been corrected. On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Page #2 - Council Minutes - 10/16/72 MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes, as corrected, of the regular meeting of October 2, 1972, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. EASEMENT DEED TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO. - APPROVED - Approved an easement deed from the City to the Southern California Edison Company to provide an area for the in- stallation of the company's underground facilities to serve a commercial area to the north and to serve the City's future Fire and Harbors and Beaches facilities on Warner Avenue near Pacific Coast Highway; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO...7755 - Accepted Monument Bond No. 2036162 and Improve- ment Bond No. 2036163 - (General Insurance Company of America); approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 7755 as recommended by the Director of Public Works. CLAIM NO. 72-75 - JAMES BARBOA - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-75 filed by James Barboa for alleged personal injuries received on the City beach when colliding with a lifeguard jeep on or about July 29, 1972, and referred same to the City's insurance carrier. CLAIM NO. 72-76 - DOTTYLOU BRANNING - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-76 filed by Dottylou Branning for alleged personal injuires and property damages occurring on or about August 9, 1972, in a collision with a City truck, and referred same to the City's insurance carrier. CLAIM NO. 72-77 - JERRY L. ALBRECHT - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-77 filed by Jerry L. Albrecht, individually and on behalf of daughter, Julia C. Albrecht, for alleged personal injuries sustained by daughter when struck by a car on a city street, on or about August 16, 1972, in the vicinity of Humboldt Drive, between Wayfarer and Saybrook Lanes, and referred same to the City's insurance carrier. DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO. 6963 - SHAPELL INDUSTRIES - Accepted improvements dedicated to public use in Tract No. 6963 - located on the southeast corner of Adams Avenue and Bushard Street; authorized the release of the faithful performance portion of the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond and the termination of the Sub- division Agreement, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company of this action. CLAIM NO. 72-78 - KENNETH HOFFMAN - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-78 filed by Kenneth Hoffman for damages to his vehicle allegedly caused by a City car on or about September 29, 1972, in front of 1740 Main Street, City, and referred same to the City's insurance carrier. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7999 - HUNTINGTON BEACH INDUSTRIAL PARK - APPROVED - Accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7999 located south of McFadden Avenue west of Springdale Street; Acreage: 34.752; Lots: 63; Developer: Huntington Beach Industrial Park, Newport,Beach, 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. 6948 on June 20, 1973, and the vacation of a portion of McFadden Avenue. 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 title 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. 527 Page # 3 - Council Minutes - 10/16/72 SANITARY -SEWER - GARFIELD AVENUE - CC-218 - Approved plans and specifications for a sanitary sewer in Garfield Avenue from Newland Street to Magnolia Street - CC-218, and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids. AGREEMENT - SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION CO. -_ APPROVED - Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City and the Southern Pacific Transportation Company for the installation and maintenance of a 72 inch R.C.P. storm drain within the Railroad's property, which is required for the devel- opment of land north of Ellis Avenue and west of Huntington Street in connection with Tract 7601 - Classic Development Corporation. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7913 - COVINGTON BROTHERS - APPROVED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map No. 7913 for adoption as follows: Developer: Covington Brothers, Fullerton, California; location: East of Graham Street and 931.78 feet north of Edinger Avenue; Acreage: 5.1; Lots: 19. On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on final Tract Map No. 7913, 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. 7913 on July 18, 1973, and that Recreation and Park 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 title 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. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Duke ABSENT: Councilmen: None AGREEMENT - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT - APPROVED The Clerk presented a proposed agreement between the City and the Orange County Transit District for establishment by the Transit District of a bus system in the City and allowing for provisions to facilitate the operation of the buses within the City. Dr. Gordon J. Fielding, General Manager of the Orange County Transit District ad- dressed Council and stated that he would be glad to answer any questions Council may have on the agreement. The City Administrator spoke regarding several facets of the agreement, and requested the Planning Director to present a resume' of the proposed bus routes as outlined on a map. The Planning Director explained the elements of the agreement and outlined the short and long range plans for the Orange County Transit District routes as well as the Greyhound and Rapid Transit District routes. Discussion was held by the Council and Dr. Fielding concerning the routes and the possibility of providing service to the major shopping centers in the area. 0120�5 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 10/16/72 The City Administrator stated that he believed that the Orange County Transit District should give Huntington Beach a high priority in providing bus routing. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved an agreement between the City and the Orange County Transit District for introduction of a bus system in the City and allowing for provisions to facilitate the operation of the buses within the City, and authorized the Mayor and City Cleric to execute same. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING - REVOCATION OF BUSINESS LICENSE & POLICE PERMIT - CONTINUED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a hearing to consider the revocation of the massage permit issued to James Ray Glenn and his employee Rhonda Sue Woolery pursuant to Huntington. Beach Ordinance Code Sections 2722 and 2723, and the business license issued to James Ray Glenn, dba "Aqua Bath Health Club," 17434 Beach Boulevard, City, pursuant to Huntington Beach Ordinance. Code Section 2112.7. The Assistant City Attorney recommended that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of November 6, 1972. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. On motion by Green, Council continued the hearing on this matter to the meeting of November 6, 1972, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING - RES. OF INTENT 3566 - VACATION OF PORTION OF MCFADDEN AVENUE - APPROVED - RES. NO. 3585 - ADOPTED - ORDERING VACATION Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 3566 - to vacate a portion of McFadden Avenue located in Tract No. 7999 in conjunction with improvements in said Tract, 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 Resolution of Intention No. 3566. 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 approved the vacation of a portion of McFadden Avenue located in Tract No. 7999 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None t'x: ILJIAK # Page #5 - Council Minutes - 10/16/72 On motion by Matney, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution No. 3585 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF MCFADDEN AVENUE," 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: None PUBLIC HEARING - RES.'OF INTENT 3564 - VACATION OF PARCELS WITHIN TRACT 6808 - SANTA BARBARA LANE - SAYBROOK LANE - APPROVED - RES. NO. 3586 - ADOPTED - ORDERING VACATION Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 3564 - to vacate parcels adjacent to Lots 10 and 11, located in Tract 6808, being a portion of the right of way of Santa Barbara Lane and Saybrook Lane in the City of Huntington Beach. 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 Resolution of Intention No. 3564. 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 approved the vacation of parcels adjacent to Lots 10 and 11 of Tract No. 6808, being a portion of the right of way of Santa Barbara Lane and Saybrook Lane, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None On motion by Matney, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution No. 3586 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SANTA BARBARA LANE AND SAYBROOK LANE" 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: None PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN NO. 72-7 - APPROVED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Pre- cise Plan No. 72-7 initiated by the Planning Commission, which proposes to amend the street alignments for Hoyt Lane, Modale Drive, Demion Lane, Lister Lane, Con- stantine Drive and Carolyn Lane, located approximately 600 feet east of Beach Boule- vard between Ellis Avenue and Garfield Avenue. 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 Precise Plan No. 72-7 or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. vju Page #6 - Council Minutes - 10/16/72 The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of Precise Plan No. 72-7. 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 Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission; approved Precise Plan No. 72-7 and directed the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document, -,by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 72-27 - INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION - APPROVED ORDINANCE -NO. 1785 - FIRST READING Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Zone Case No. 72-27 - initiated by the Planning Commission, for a change of zone from R1 Single Family Residence District to R1-PD Single Family Residence District - Planned Development, on property consisting of approximately 29 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Ellis Avenue and Newland Street. 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 pro- tests to Zone Case No..72-27 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. 72-27. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. Mr. Thomas Shelton, representing Alpine Civil Engineers, 17612 Beach Boulevard, City, addressed'Council and explained the proposed development. Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Shelton regarding their proposed devel- opment in the area. 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 Matney, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and approved Zone Case No. 72-27 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: 'Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None On motion by Matney, Council directed the Clerk to give Ordinance No. 1785 a first reading by title - "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 AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ELLIS AVENUE AND NEWLAND STREET (ZONE CHANGE NO. 72-27)" waived, further reading of same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 531. Page #7 - Council Minutes 10/16/72 1 1 ZONE CASE NO PUBLIC HEARING - , 72-29 - DENIED - REQUEST FOR _HEARING �-,.COAST _DEV. CO. Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public zone change hearing pursuant to a request filed by Coast Development Company following denial by the Planning Commission of Zone Case No. 72-29, for a change of zone from C3-0 General Business District, combined with oil production, to R4 High Density Resi- dential District, on property located on the north side of Ocean Avenue, 50 feet west of 13th Street. 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 Zone Case No. 72-29 or to the recommendation of denial by the Planning Commission. The Planning Director displayed slides of the area and presented a resume of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending denial of Zone Case No. 72-29. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. Mr. Bill Wynecott, architect for the project, addressed Council and requested approval of the zone change. 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 Matney, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and denied Zone Case No. 72-29 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: Bartlett ABSENT: Councilmen: None RE VESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - GRANTED Miss Leslie Dobkin,16732 Busby Lane, City, representing a group of students from Marina High School, in favor of Proposition 20, addressed Council and stated that their group had studied the California Coastline Initiative and urged that Council endorse this proposition. Miss Dobkin presented a brief report on the reasons why they believe Californians will benefit by the passage of this proposition. Miss Margaret Sutterholm, 2601 Way Lane, Corona del Mar, representing Students for Environmental Action at Corona del Mar High School and the Western Surfing Assoc- iation, addressed Council in favor of Proposition 20 and stated that the organi- zation believed the passage of the proposition would give communities the local control which is needed to preserve the California coastline. RES. NO. 3577 - ADOPTED - ENDORSEMENT OF CALIFORNIA COASTLINE INITIATIVE -PROPOSITION 2 The Clerk presented Resolution No. 3577 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ENDORSING AND APPROVING THE CALIF- ORNIA COASTLINE INITIATIVE KNOWN AS PROPOSITION 20." The City Administrator requested the Planning Director to indicate on the map the areas of the City which would be affected by the passage of Proposition 20. Councilman Shipley read a communication from the Recreation and Parks Commission stating their support of the initiative. c- .dJ Page #8 - Council Minutes - 10/16/72 Councilman Green spoke regarding the merits of the Proposition. Following a reading in full of Resolution No. 3577 by the City Clerk, due to an indi- cation by certain Councilmen that the vote was not going to be unanimous, on motion by Green, Council endorsed Proposition 20 - California Coastline Initiative, and adopted said resolution by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Duke NOES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney, Coen ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTIONS On motion by Gibbs, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 3587, 3588 as amended, and 3589 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: None RES. NO. 3587 - ADOPTED - CHANGE OF STREET NAME - JENNY LANE TO JENNY DRIVE "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROVIDING FOR CHANGE OF STREET NAME FROM JENNY LANE TO JENNY DRIVE." RES. NO. 3588 - ADOPTED - EXPEND. OF FUNDS - DRAINAGE DIST. 7C - REIMB. AGRMT. 110 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM DRAINAGE DISTRICT 7C." RES. NO. 3589 - ADOPTED - BICYCLE TRAIL SIGN - SANTA ANA RIVER BRIDGE APPROACH "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF A SIGN ON THE BICYCLE TRAIL AT THE APPROACH TO THE SANTA ANA RIVER B RIDGE . " ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1780 and 1781 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: None ORD. NO. 1780 - ADOPTED - DISTRICT AND TOWNLOT AREA YARD RE UIREMENTS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9163.4 AND 9203.4, AND ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 9163.5 AND 9203.5 PERTAINING TO DISTRICT YARD REQUIREMENTS AND YARD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TOWNLOT AREA . " ORD. NO. 1781 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 71-20 - AREA "L" "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI-� NANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061. THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED 200 FEET SOUTH OF WARNER AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 920 FEET EAST OF BOLSA CHICA STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 71-20 AREA "L"") ." 1 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 1.0/16/72 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION The Clerk informed Council of a correction in Section 9730 of Ordinance No. 1786. On motion by Gibbs, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1782, 1784, 1786 as amended, and 1787 by title and waived further reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORD. NO. 1782 - FIRST READING - ZONING REGULATIONS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9051.1.1, 9051.2, 9051.2.1, 9051.3, 9051.4 AND 9870.3, AND ADDING THERETO SECTION 9802 PERTAINING TO ZONING REGULATIONS." ORD. NO. 1784 - FIRST READING - LICENSING & OPERATION OF BICYCLES "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 6102, 6102.1, 6103, 6104, CHAPTER 67, ARTICLE 733, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 6115, 7525.3 AND 7341.1; AND ADDING THERETO NEW CHAPTER 67 PER- TAINING TO THE LICENSING AND OPERATION OF BICYCLES IN SAID CITY.' ORD. NO. 1786 - FIRST READING - ADDS NEW ARTICLE 973 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 973 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADDING NEW ARTICLE 973 ENTITLED, "MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS." ORD. NO. 1787 - FIRST READING - OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9791.1 THROUGH 9791.4, SECTIONS 9791.6 THROUGH 9791.9, AND SECTION 9792.4.1; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9791, 9791.5, 9792.4 AND 9792.7, ESTAB- LISHING STANDARDS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS." ORDINANCE NO. 1788 - DISPOSAL OF REFUSE - FIRST READING DEFERRED TO 11/6/72 The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1788 for a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH. ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLES 311, 321, 322, 323, 324, AND 326, AND ADDING THERETO NEW ARTICLE 311 PERTAINING TO TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE." Mayor Coen questioned the wording of the proposed ordinance, stating that it is important that it not be interpreted that Council is mandated to award the bid to the lowest bidder, as this could conceivably be detrimental to the community. Discussion was held by Council and the City Administrator recommended that the first reading of the ordinance be deferred to allow staff an opportunity to study the matter further. Mayor Coen directed that consideration of proposed Ordinance No. 1788 be continued to the meeting of November 6, 1972. Page # 10 - Council Minutes - 10/16/72 TREE REMOVAL - LIGHT STANDARDS Mr. Edward Kerins, 20061 Colgate Circle, City, addressed Council and presented sug- gestions regarding the removal of trees which are in the way of public construction. He also spoke regarding the preservation of the old light standards on Main Street. EQUESTRIAN TRAILS & CROSSING - (CA 74-55) - REPORT The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of his Progress Report concerning the recommendations for equestrian trails and cros- sings which had been approved by Council on September 18, 1972. Councilwoman Gibbs requested the staff to contact Mr. Fred Harper of the County Sani- tation District regarding their offered use of properties in connection with the city's equestrian trails system. Councilman Green requested the Police Department to strictly enforce the code pro- hibiting horseback riders on sidewalks. MAIN STREET LIGHTING - (CA 72-59) - RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of his communication recommending the following action in connection with the Main Street lighting. North of for the of these overall 17th Street - Install new lighting standards to provide a safe level of lighting street and to achieve compatibility with the civic center lighting. The quality light standards will be an asset to the area and will not distract from the esthetic theme which will include a beautifully landscaped median strip. South of 17th Street - Restore the old lighting system and increase the intensity to provide better illumination. The latter will be done by relamping with larger bulbs. the integrity of this area will be restored to its original form. The Administrator addressed Council concerning the recommendations contained in his re- port. The Director of Public Works addressed Council regarding the new light standards and displayed a sample of the material to be used. Discussion was held between the Council and Director of Public Works concerning the use to be made of the old light standards and recommendations were made concerning their possible relocation in other areas of the city. On motion by Matney, Council approved the aforementioned recommendations for the Main Street lighting as contained in the City Administrator's report, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None STREET TREE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - APPROVED - (CA 72-60) The City Administrator addressed Council concerning his recommendation that the City start a Street Tree Replacement Program, which has become necessary because of Ash trees which have become too large to be accommodated within the confines of the parkway and are causing damage to streets, curb, gutters, sidewalks and utilities. The Admin- istrator stated that the city could contract this work in phases, and requested that Council authorize an initial expenditure of $100,000 to begin the program. 1 1 Page #11 - Council Minutes - 10/16/72 Discussion was held between the Council, City Administrator and Director of Public Works regarding the implementation of the program. Mr. Marcus Porter, 19842 Providence Lane, City, addressed Council stating reasons why he believed no attempt should be made to charge the homeowners for this expense. On motion by Matney, Council approved the Street Tree Replacement Program as recom- mended by the City Administrator, authorized the start of the program within the $100,000 expenditure recommended, and directed that the trees which are removed be relocated to the Huntington Central Park area. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Bone STATE POPULATION ESTIMATE The City Administrator recommended that Council authorize an expenditure of $750..for population estimate to be conducted by the State Department of Finance. On motion by Green, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution auth- orizing an expenditure of $750 for a population estimate of the City to be conducted by the State Department of Finance, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RI-PD DEVELOPMENTS - MORATORIUM EXTENDED The City Administrator addressed Council concerning the expiration, on October 20, 1972, of the moratorium on the issuance of use permits by the Planning Commission in connection with RI-PD Developments. Following discussion by Council, on motion by Duke Council directed the City At- torney to prepare an emergency ordinance to extend -the .existing moratorium to January 30, 1973, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None INFORMAL MEETING CALLED Mayor Coen called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee -of -the -Whole for Tuesday, October 24, 1972, at 5:00 P.M. in the Administrative Annex to meet with the Goals and Objectives Committee and to meet with the Planning Commission at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber. ESTABLISHMENT OF ORANGE COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL The City Administrator informed Council that a General Assembly meeting of all Orange County Supervisors, Mayors and Councilmen will be held on October 30, 1972, for the purpose of establishing an Orange County Intergovernmental Coordinating Council. He requested that Council, at their earliest opportunity, review their position on this matter in relation to the execution of a joint powers agreement which would permit the city to join the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council. Page #12 - Council Minutes - 10/16/72 Following discussion, on motion by Green, Council endorsed the proposal for an Orange County Intergovernmental Coordinating Council, with the request that there be a -pro- vision within the agreement, or separately, that said Council will cooperate with the Southern California Association of Governments in regional matters and in regional planning activities, and not be a replacement for SCAG. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: Matney ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mayor Coen appointed Councilmen Duke and Shipley to serve as representatives of the City at the meetings which will be held on this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 3590 - ADOPTED - COMMENDS JUDGE CELIA BAKER The Clerk read Resolution No. 3590 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING JUDGE CELIA BAKER FOR HER 25 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3590 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES; Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND JOINT CONFERENCE ON REVENUE SHARING The City Administrator informed Council that he had been invited to attend a Special General Revenue Sharing Conference sponsored by the National League of Cities and United States Conference of Mayors in co-operation with the International City Man- agers Association in San Francisco on November 1-2, 1972. On motion by Matney, Council authorized the City Administrator and Mayor Coen, or his representative, to attend the Special General Revenue Sharing Conference in San Francisco on November 1-2, 1972, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PROPOSITION NO. 14 - ATSON AMENDMENT -OPPOSED A motion was made by Councilman Matney, that Council go on record in opposition to Proposition No. 14 - Watson Tax Limitation Initiative and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Council directed that copies of this action be forwarded to Mrs. Ralph A. Reynolds, President of the California Roadside Council, the Huntington Beach -Fountain Valley Board of Realtors, Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters. Page #13 - Council Minutes - 10/16/72 EXPANSION OF HOSPITAL FACILITY Councilwoman Gibbs informed Council that she had received a communication from Pacifica Hospital requesting Council endorsement of their application to the Orange County Comprehensive Health Planning Council for permission to add beds to their existing facility. Following discussion, Council referred this matter to the staff for.study and report to Council. CHINO HILLS AIRPORT PROPOSAL - REPORT REQUESTED Councilman Green inquired if the Council had taken a position on the proposal to construct an airport in Chino Hills and discussion was held by Council on the matter. A motion was made by Councilman Green that Council go on record in support of any resolution introduced before the League of California Cities which opposes the pro- posed Chino Hills Airport. Following discussion the motion made by Councilman Green was withdrawn. On motion by Green, Council directed the staff to develop information on the matter for report to Council at the November 6, 1972, Council tweeting, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESTRUCTURING OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT Councilman Green spoke regarding the hearing to be held by the Orange County Board of Supervisors on October 25, 1972, regarding the restructuring of the Air Pol- lution Control District. A motion was made by Councilman Green to go on record in support of the proposal to restructure the Air Pollution Control District with the recommendation that the person serving in the capacity of Air Pollution Control District Officer be a qual- ified professional in the field of air pollution. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mayor Coen appointed Councilman Green to represent the City at the hearing to be held by the Board of Supervisors on October 25, 1972. ACQUISITION OF BEACH BY STATE SUPEORTED Councilman Bartlett reported that a resolution was passed at the Board meeting of the Orange County League of California Cities in support of the proposal that the State purchase the beach property owned by the Huntington Beach Company. 53' Page #14 - Council Minutes - 10/16/72 ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL P-1. Building Department Monthly Report P-2. Planning Department Monthly Deposit Summary - September, 1972 P-3. Oil Field Department Monthly Report, September, 1972 P-4. National Science Foundation - Possible Projects - Huntington Beach P-5. Public Cable Television Authority Progress Report - September 7 to October 12 ADJOURNMENT On motion by Shipley, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 10:20 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 ; ATTEST : Paul C.CSbnes City Clerk City Clerk an-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Alvin M. Caen Mayor 1