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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday'January:2,:1973 .
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 Edward Erny - First United Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen'Present: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
Shipley - (arrived at.7:40 P.M.)
Councilmen Absent: None
CONSENT.CALENDAR - (ITEMS DELETED)
The City Administrator requested that action on the Consent Calendar item pertaining
to Final Tract'Map No. 8005 be deferred to the next regular Council meeting.
A motion was made by Councilwoman -Gibbs to defer consideration of Final Tract Map
No. 8005 to the next regular meeting and was passed by the .following roll,call vote. -
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES;. Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
Mayor Coen requested that the item pertaining to the Intergovernmental Coordinating
Council of Orange County Joint Powers Agreement be withheld from the Consent Calen-
dar for separate discussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR.- (ITEMS APPROVED
At the request of the City Administrator the Council directed that the wording on
Page 3 of the Council Minutes of December 18, 1972 relative to Final Tract -Map No.
8003, be amended by adding the words "or dedication of land shall be made" to the
last sentence of the first paragraph.
On motion by. Green, the following items were approved as recommended by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
MINUTES -Approved and adopted_ minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 1972,
as amended and on file in the office of the City Clerk..
DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS TRACT NOS. 7318 & 7498 - WK. LYON DEV. COS NC.. - Accepted
improvements dedicated to public use in Tract.Nos. 7318 and 7498 - located north of
Warner Avenue and east of Edwards Street; authorized the release of.the faithful per-
formance portion's only of the Improvement Bonds, the Monument Bonds and the termin-
ation of the Subdivision Agreements, and directed the City Clerk to notify the de-
veloper and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company of this action.
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CLAIM NO, 72-105 - RUSSELL SMITH - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-105 filed by Russell
Smith for alleged damages received arising from a complaint filed by the City on or
about September 20, 1972, and referred same to the City's insurance carrier..
PARKSITE IMPROVEMENTS - CC-208 - Approved plans and specifications for the improvement
of the following four parksites - Project CC-208, and directed the City Clerk to adver-.
tise for bids: Burke Park #875 - east of Bushard Street and south of Indianapolis
Avenue at Queens Park Lane and Netherway Drive - Sowers Park #880 - north of Indianapolis
Avenue and west of Bushard Street at Indianapolis Avenue and Flood Control Channel
Talbert Park #945 - south of Garfield Avenue, east of Magnolia Street at Magnolia Street
and Hickory Lane - Parksite No. 830 -south of Hamilton Avenue, east of Bushard Street
at Vacation Lane and Surfcrest Drive.
PARKSITE IMPROVEMENTS - CC-209 - Approved plans and specifications for the improvement
of the following three parksites - Project CC-209, and directed the City C3Xk to adver-
tise for bids: Golden View Park.#860 - south of Warner Avenue and east of Edwards Street
at Wrenfield Drive and Cobra Lane - Haven View Park #915 - south of Edinger Avenue and
west of Waikiki Lane - Marine View Park #910 - west of Springdale Street and north of
Slater Avenue at Apel Lane and Wendy Circle.
PARKSITE IMPROVEMENTS - EDISON PARK - CC-235 - Approved plans and specifications for
the improvement of Edison Park - Project CC-235, and directed the City Clerk to advertise
for bids.
DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS_ __ TRACT NO. 7442 THE McMICHAEL CO., INC. Accepted improvements
dedicated to public use in Tract No. 7442 - located south of Adams Avenue between Hunting-
ton and Delaware Streets; authorized the release of the faithful performance portion only
of the Improvement Bond, the Monument Bond and the termination of the Subdivision Agree-
ment, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer, and the Treasurer to notify
the bonding company of this action.
CLAIM NO. 72-106`- RONALD W. WOOD - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 72-106 filed by Ronald
Wood for alleged damage to property as a result of water flooding adjacent to Edison
Community Park, and referred same to the City's insurance carrier.
SUBDIVISION AGREERENT- TRACT NO. 7870 - SIGNAL LANDMARK, INC. - Accepted Monument Bond,
Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond No. 5590054 - (CNA Insurance);
approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 7870, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works.
FINAL TRACT MAP 190. 7870 SIGNAL LANDMARK INC. - APPROVED - Accepted the offer of dedi-
cation and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7870 located on the west side of.
Magnolia Street, 1197.52 feet north of Indianapplis Avenue; Acreage: 21.287; Lots: 99;
Developer: Signal. Landmark Inc., Santa Ana, California; adopted the map 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 stipulation that
the final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. 7692,
on October 3, 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 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.re-
cord said map from the City Clerk.
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 - JOINT RECREATION AGRMT. - FOUNTAIN VALLY - H.B. - APPROVED -
Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Joint Development - Arevalos School Community
Recreation Agreement to add the Samuel Talbert School as an additional location
of said agreement; that location plans, and construction schedules be provided
District for their approval, and authorized the. Mayor and City Clerk to execute
same on behalf of the City.
JOINT POWERS AGRMT. - INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL OF O.C, - CONTINUED
The Assistant City Clerk presented the Joint Powers Agreement Creating the Inter-
governmental Coordinating Council of Orange County with the revisions made by the
Intergovernmental Coordinating Council Committee as directed by Council at the
October 16, 1972 and November 6, 1972 meetings.
Mayor Coen spoke regarding his reservations about the Council continuing on as a.
prospective member of the Joint Powers Agreement and stated that he believed the
Council should refrain from taking any further action which will commit the City
in any respect to being a part of the agreement, including any financial commitment,.
until the Council finds out more specifically what the majority of the other cities
are doing and why, relative to the Intergovernmental Coordinating. Council.
Discussion was held by Council on the matter.
On motion by Green, Council continued consideration of the Joint Powers Agreement -
Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County to the meeting of February 20,
1973, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
The Council directed that a letter be sent to the organization's representative ex-
pressing the Council's concern relative to their continued involvement and stating
that action might be taken by Council to reverse their previous decision,
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-11 - APPROVED- ORD. NO. 1811 - FIRST READING
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing.on Code
Amendment No. 72-11, initiated by the Planning Commission, to. provide for variation
in the yard requirements, establish procedures for review of truck and rail loading
facilities, and to amend landscaping requirements of off-street parking facilities
(Article 979) in the M1-A Restricted Manufacturing District.
The Assistant City Clerk informed. Council that all legal requirements for publication
and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written pro-
tests to Code Amendment No. 72-11 or to the rec- endation of approval by the
Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for
recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 72-11.
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.
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On motion by Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and
approved Code Amendment No. 72-11 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
On motion by Green, Council directed that Ordinance No. 1811 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
9513.2. SUBSECTIONS (a) AND (b) OF SECTION 9513.3, SECTION 9518, AND SECTION 9792.2, AND
ADDING THERETO SECTION 9514.5 SETTING OUT YARD SETBACK AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS IN RE-
STRICTED MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS AND PROVIDING FOR LANDSCAPED BUFFER STRIPS AND REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR LANDSCAPING OF OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS" be read by title, and waived further
reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 72-35 - CONTINUED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on.Zorxe
Case No. 72-35 for a change of zone on approximately 48 acres of land from M2-02 Indus-
trial District, combined with.oil production, to RA-02 Residential Agricultural District,
combined with oil production, on property located at the southwesterly corner of Golden -
west Street and Garfield Avenue.
The Planning Director stated that his department had submitted a communication requesting
that the hearing be opened and continued to the next meeting in order that it may be heard
concurrently with Code Amendment No. 72-33 which requires right of way dedication and im-
provement for agricultural uses subject to review by the Board of Zoning Adjustments and
criteria contained therein.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. W. E. Foster, 2110 Main Street, City, representing the property owner, addressed
Council briefly on the matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to continue the public hearing on Zone Case No.
72-35 to the meeting of January 15, 1973.
In response to a question from Councilman Matney, Mr. Marcus Porter, Planning Commission
Chairman, stated that it had been the Planning Commission's intent that the hearings on
Zone Case No. 72-35 and the forthcoming Code Amendment be held concurrently.
The motion made by Councilman Bartlett to continue the public hearing on Zone Case No.
72-35 to the meeting of January 15, 1973, was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 72-40 - APPROVED - ORD. NO. 1810 - FIRST READING
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Zone
Case No. 72-40 for a change of zone from 100-M1-A-20,000 Restricted Manufacturing Dis-
trict, with a minimum frontage of 100 feet and minimum of 20,000 square feet of lot area,
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to 100-M1-A-15,000 Restricted Manufacturing District, with a minimum frontage of
100 feet and 15,000 square feet of lot area, on property located 1060.94 feet
south of McFadden Avenue, approximately 550 feet west of Springdale Street and
legally described as Lot #1, Tract 7999.
The Assistant City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for noti-
fication, -publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no
communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 72-4.0 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. 72-40 and also presented slides of the area
for Council's information.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Bill Lusk, Newport Beach., representative of the property owners, addressed
Council and requested that they approve 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
approved Zone Case No. 72-40 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: . Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
On motion by Matney, Council directed that Ordinance No. 1810 - "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY 550 FEET WEST OF SPRINGDALE STREET 1060.94 FEET SOUTH OF McFADDEN
AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 72-40)," be read by title, and waived further reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
RESOLUTIONS
On motion by Matney, Council directed the Assistant City Clerk to read Resolution
Nos. 3625, 3627 and 3628 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
RES. NO. 3625 - ADOPTED - AUTH. EXPENDITURE OF MONEY - TEMPORARY ANIMAL SHELTER
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TEMPORARY
ANWL SHELTER."
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RES., NO. 36.27 - ADOPTED - URGES LEGISLATION FOR ELIMINATION OF SMALL TAXING DISTRICTS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING THE LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION URGING THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO PRO-
VIDE ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SMALL TAXING DISTRICTS."
RES. NO. 3628 - ADOPTED - COMMENDS BRANDER CASTLE - SERVICE TO CITY
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING BRANDER
CASTLE FOR 14 YEARS SERVICE TO THE CITY."
Councilman Shipley arrived at the meeting at 7:40 P.M.
RES, NO. 3626 - ADOPTED....- "EXCLUSIONS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT REQUIREMENTS"
The Assistant City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3626 pertaining to Environmental Impact
Report Requirements, for a first reading by title.
Discussion was held by Council regarding Paragraph 14 of Resolution No. 3626 which per-
tains to change of zone or zones to one district of lesser intensity within the same
land use classification.
Councilman Green stated that the guidelines from the State Resources Agency had just been
made available and suggested that Council defer any action until the staff has reviewed
the guidelines set forth by the Office of Planning and Research,
The City Attorney suggested that Council make the changes as recommended for admini-
strative purposes pending the study of the guidelines,
Mayor Coen directed that the words "park and recreational areas" be inserted following
the word "bluff" in the second paragraph on page 1 of Resolution No. 3626 and that Para-
graph 14 be excluded from the resolution.
The Assistant City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3626 by title and as amended
by Mayor Coen - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING
THAT DOCUMENT ENTITLED, "EXCLUSIONS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT REQUIREMENTS"."
On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3626, as amended by
the insertion of the wording "park and recreational areas" and deletion of Paragraph 14,
and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Duke requested that a time be set for Council to receive input on this matter
and was informed by the City Administrator that if possible a report would be made to
Council at the next meeting,
Councilman Green suggested that copies of the report from the State Resources Agency be
made available to Council.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
The Assistant City Clerk informed Council of the City Attorney's request that Ordinance
No. 1802 pertaining to an amendment to the Uniform Building Code relative to standard
automatic fire extinguishing systems be deleted from the Agenda. . #
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Mayor Coen ordered Ordinance No. 1802 withdrawn from the Agenda.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Assistant City Clerk to read Ordinance
No. 1798, 1803, 1804 and 1806 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. 1798 - ADOPTED - PARK AND RECREATION LAND IN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI-.
NANCE CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 974 THEREOF ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DEDICATION
OF LAND, PAYMENT OF FEES, OR BOTH, FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL LAND IN RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENTS."
ORD. NO. 1803 - ADOPTED - PIANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI-
NANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 931,AND ADDING THERETO NEW ARTICLE 931, ENTITLED,
"PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS."
ORD. NO. 1804 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHES PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT - CERTAIN STREETS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 6171.2 OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE TO ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON CERTAIN
CITY STREETS."
ORD. NO. 1806 - ADOPTED - TOWING A PERSON FROM VESSEL - HUNTINGTON HARBOUR
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 7610 PERTAINING TO TOWING
A.PERSON FRCK A VESSEL IN HUNTINGTON HARBOUR."
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
ORD. NO. 1807 - FIRST READING - CONTROL OF DOGS & OTHER ANIMALS- PUBLIC HEARING SET
The Assistant City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1807, pertaining to the control of
dogs and other animals in the City, for a first reading by title.
The City Attorney informed Council that they had been provided with copies of cor-
rected Pages 2 and 4.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney that a public hearing be set on Ordinance No.
1807, however, following discussion he withdrew the motion.
Discussion on the proposed ordinance was held by Council and Councilman Green
questioned whether there was a provision in the proposed ordinance which would pro-
vide for a smaller impound fee for a licensed animal than an unlicensed one, to en-
courage people to license their pets and also questioned the discrepancy in the
boarding fees charged to cats and dogs.
Mr. Dennis Smith, representing California Animal Control, Inc., addressed Council in
response to Councilman Green's questions.
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On motion by Matney, Council directed that a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1807 be
scheduled for the January 15, 1973 meeting. 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
The Assistant City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No, 1807 a first reading by
title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 4221.1, 4225.2, 4239.1, 4239.2, 4243.5, 4243.6,
AND AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS PERTAINING TO THE CONTROL OF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS IN
THE CITY, AND ADDING THERETO NEW ARTICLE 427 PERTAINING TO THE CONTROL OF CATS IN SAID
CITY.„
On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1807 by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On :notion by Gibbs, Council directed the Assistant City Clerk to read Ordinance Nos.
1808 and 1809 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. 1808 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CODE TO MAKE TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS INFRACTIONS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 6342 AND 6542 TO CONFOR14 TO STATE VEHICLE CODE, MAKING TRAFFIC
VIOLATIONS INFRACTIONS."
ORD. NO. 1809 - FIRST READING - PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN R4 DISTRICTS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 9231.7.4 TO PERMIT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN
R4 DISTRICTS."
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1812 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
The Assistant City Clerk read Emergency Ordinance No. 1812 in full - "AN EMERGENCY ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 9721.6 AND 9721.14 IN CONNECTION WITH PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IM-
PACT REPORTS AND FEES CHARGED THEREFOR.
Following discussion, on motion by Matney, Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 1812
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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BEACH PARKING FACILITY - OVERNIGHT CAMPERS - APPROVED - CA 72-82
The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the utilization of the City parking
facility for overnight campers during the winter months, and stated that if Council
was in accord with the proposed program, he would recommend that approximately $12,.000
be appropriated for these overnight facilities.
Discussion was held between the Council and City Administrator concerning various
aspects of the project.
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution auth-
orizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $12,000 for each of the first two
years for the development of winter overnight camping facilities; with the stipu-
lation that before the project is finalized it be brought back for review by Council
and that the feasibility of instituting overnight camping facilities during the
summer months be studied. 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
UPDATING BURROUGHS B-2502 COMPUTER - DEFERRED - CA 72-83
The City Administrator addressed Council concerning a possible updating of the
Burroughs B-2502 Computer in relation to a grant request for the Police Command
and Control project which is expected to be approved by the Federal Government.
The Finance Director explained the many advantages which would be derived by the
computer updating.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council and staff on the matter.
Councilman Green stated that it had been requested by Council that an independent
study be performed by a computer specialist to review the City"s system for report
to Council.
Captain Michael Burkenfield, Police Department, addressed Council and reported on
the Federal grant for the Police Command and Control project which is to be received
by the Police Department.
Mayor Coen directed that this matter be deferred until the independent report on the
City's computer system has been received by Council.
PROPOSED POLICY - ADDITIONS TO PIANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS - APPROVED - CA 72-81 .
The City Administrator presented a proposed Policy on Additions to Planned Residential
Developments for the consideration of Council as follows:
Additions Jd1thin Planned ide a
Additions to dwelling units within an approved and developed planned residential
development shall be subject to approval of the Planning Director or a person so
designated by the Planning Director. Said person shall review a plot plan and an
elevation plan of the proposed addition which shall depict the design and materials
to be used and shall apply the following criteria:
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1. Any addition, if approved or conditionally approved, shall not be
construed to supersede any requirement of the homeowner's associ-
ation for subject planned residential development, and the appli-
cant shall first receive approval for his proposed addition from
the homeowner's association.
2. The addition shall maintain or enhance the existing architectural
theme or design of the planned residential development.
3. The addition shall not block an existing neighbors view.
4. The addition shall not encroach upon any yard requirement
and/or development standard that has been established by
the zoning district or the conditions of approval for the sub-
ject planned residential development.
All plans for additions within a planned residential development that have been acted
upon by the Planning Director, or his designated representative, shall be maintained
as a part of the permanent public records within the Planning Department.
On: motion by Matney, Council approved the proposed Policy on Additions to Planned Resi-
dential Developments as presented by the City Administrator, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PERFORMANCE BONDS & AGRMT. - PARK FEES - SIGNAL IANDMARK - TRACTS 7869 & 7870 - CA 72-84
The City Administrator presented Performance Bonds and an Agreement relative to the park
and recreation fee bond for Tract Nos. 7869 and 7870, together with his recommendation
that the performance bonds be accepted and the agreement executed by the Mayor and City
Clerk agreeing that payment of the required park and recreation fees for said tracts be
deferred until a determination is made of the amount of the subdivider's land which is
to be dedicated for park sites.
Discussion was held between the Council and the Planning Director on the matter.
On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted the Performance Bonds on Tract Nos. 7869 and
7870; approved the agreement relative to the park and recreation fee bond and directed
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. 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
HUNTINGTON BEACH CONCERT BAND - EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZED - (CA 72-86
The City Administrator addressed Council concerning the formation of the Huntington
Beach Concert Band, stating that Superintendent Roper, school officials, band directors,
Golden West College and other interested persons have extended their cooperation to the
City. He informed Council that the proposed director of the band was Mr. John Mason
who teaches music at Marina High School. He recommended that an appropriation in the
amount of $15,000 be authorized for the purpose of organizing the Huntington Beach
Community Band under the direction of Mr. John Mason.
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Councilman Duke spoke regarding the possibility of leasing the instruments with
.option to buy and the City Administrator stated that such an arrangement could
probably be worked out.
On motion by Green, Council approved an appropriation in the amount of $.15,000 for
the purpose of organizing the Huntington Beach Community Band under the direction of
Mr. John Mason, and directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution effecting
same. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: Coen
ABSENT Councilmen: None
FIRE SERVICES INNOVATION CONFERENCE - REPORT - (CA 72-87)
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of
his communication concerning the Fire Services Innovation Conference which he
attended December 10-12, 1972 in New Orleans.
BID. OPENINGS - PARKSITE IMPROVEMENTS - CC-208. CC-209 & CC-235
Pursuant to a request from the City Administrator, the Council tentatively scheduled.
a meeting for Monday, January 29, 1973, for the purpose of opening the bids on
Projects CC-208, 209 and 235 - parksite improvements which had been approved earlier
in the meeting.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - BIKE-A-THON - GRANTED
The City Administrator informed Council of a communication he had received from the
American Cancer Society - Orange County, requesting approval to use Huntington Beach
as a route to conduct their Bike -A -Thou on Saturday, April 7, 1973, in which par-
ticipants pedal a certain number of miles to fulfill commitments to sponsors.
On motion by Green, Council approved the request from the American Cancer Society -
Orange County to use Huntington Beach as a route to conduct their Bike-A-Thon on
April 7, 1973, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
CITY ATTORNEY REQUEST TO JOIN IN AMICUS BRIEF - APPROVED
The City Attorney addressed Council concerning his communication to them requesting
permission to join in an amicus brief to the California Supreme Court in support.of
the City of Thousand Oaks relative to the recent case of Weber vs. City of Thousand
Oaks, wherein the District Court of Appeal held invalid the election and protest
provisions of the Annexation of Unincorporated Territory Act of 1939.
On motion .by Matney, Council authorized the City Attorney to join in an amicus brief
to the California Supreme Court in support of the City of Thousand Oaks and that no
costs be incurred by the City in connection therewith. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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IMPLEMENTATION OF ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Mr. Dennis Smith, representing California Animal Control, Inc., addressed Council con-
cerning the necessity of implementing the City's animal control ordinance by February 6,
1973, at which time their company is to commence service to the City, and was informed
by the City Administrator that this matter was proceeding satisfactorily.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL RE: ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICE
Mr. Samuel A. White, Jr., 9522 Yellowstone Drive, City, addressed Council concerning the
financial status of the Company which is to provide animal control service for the City,
and was informed by the Mayor that the City Administrator would answer any questions he
might have on the matter.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
COMMUNICATION FROM 0. C. CITIZENS DIRECTION FINDING CCMISSION
Councilman Green spoke briefly concerning the communication which had been received
from the Orange County Citizens Direction Finding Commission suggesting that the City
take a position on the proposed revision of the SCAG Regional Development Guide. He
stated that he would keep Council informed on this matter.
TAX EXEMPTION FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONED PROPERTY
Councilman Matney spoke regarding the recently adopted resolution recommending the
creation of tax relief provisions for industrially zoned property, and requested that
it be transmitted to the League of California Cities together with a request for their
support for the enactment of legislation to allow such tax relief.
COUNCIL TO MEET WITH CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
The City Administrator was requested by the Mayor to send the letter he had prepared to
the Chairmen of the City's Boards and Commissions requesting an opportunity to.meet with
their respective boards or commissions to discuss plans for the year. Mayor Coen sug-
gested that during the next several months that the Council and -Boards and Commissions
continue to meet at 5:00 P.M. before Council meetings. He also stated that there are at
least four Commissions including the Environmental Council that the Council should meet
with and requested the City Administrator to coordinate available meeting times and in-
form Council of a tentative schedule.
The City Administrator also stated that a meeting between the Council and the Special
Airport Committee had been scheduled and called for Monday, January 15, 1973, at 5:00 P.M.,
in the Administrative Annex.
PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING SET
On motion by Green, Council directed that a public hearing be set for the meeting of
January 15, 1973 to consider a Huntington Beach Revenue Sharing Program and the es-
tablishment of priority expenditures. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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REVENUE SNARING EXPENDITURES AUTHORIZED - ENTITLEMENT PERIOD I
Following discussion, on motion by Green, Council authorized the following Revenue_
Sharing Expenditures under Entitlement Period I:
Item A - Finance Equipment Depreciation Fund $200,.000
Item B - Public Works Ash Tree Replacement $100,000
Item D - Fire Paramedic Program $ 22,000
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
LICENSING OF HORSES
A motion was made by Mayor Coen to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
or an amendment to any existing ordinance to provide for the licensing of horses
stabled within the city limits of Huntington Beach; the revenue to be used solely
for the purpose of either building, developing or maintaining equestrian trails.
Discussion was held on the matter and the use of revenue derived from bicycle
licenses was also discussed.
Mayor Coen stated that he would like to rephrase his motion to direct the City A&ain-
istrator to consider an ordinance to provide for -the licensing of horses stabled
within the city limits of Huntington Beach; the revenue to be used solely for the
purpose of either building, developing or maintaining equestrian trails for report
back to Council at the earliest possible time with an an analysis of the feasibility
and the practicability of instituting this type of program and also at the same time
consider the financial aspects of the bicycle fees. The motion was passed by the.
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen.
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PROJECTION OF REVENUE SHARING PROJECT
Councilman Duke stated that as a public hearing is going to be held on Revenue
Sharing, he believed that the Council should have at least a six or eight year
projection on some of the revenue sharing areas to aid them in their decisions.
ALLIED ARTS CaMMISSION FORMED
Mayor Coen proposed that an Allied Arts Commission be formed in the City so that all.
the representative arts in the community can gather together and advise the Council
on matters such as the acquisition of artifacts for the library or civic center and
matters of this nature.
On motion by Shipley, Council directed that an Allied Arts Commission be created
and appointed Councilwoman Gibbs and the City Librarian to coordinate this effort,
by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
APPOINTMENTS - ALLIED ARTS COMMISSION
Mayor Coen appointed Mrs. William Taylor, Mr. Richard Anderson and Mrs. Ida Feeder to
serve on the Allied Arts Commission when it is formed.
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On motion by Matney, Council confirmed the above appointments subject to the formation
of the Allied Arts Commission, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ITEMS RECEIVED & FILED BY CITY COUNCIL
P-1. Orange County Citizen's Direction Finding Commission letter regarding SCAG Regional
Development Guide.
P-2. Financial Statements - Parking Authority, City of Huntington Beach.
P-3. City of Fullerton Resolution No. 5505 regarding the providing of funds for the
County Housing Authority.
P-4. November Activity Report - Harbors and Beaches.
P-5. November Monthly Activity Report - Recreation and Parks.
P-6. November Financial Report - Recreation and Parks.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
The Mayor called an Executive Session of Council to discuss personnel matters.
RECESS
Mayor Coen then called a recess of the Council at 9:30 P.M.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 10:13 P.M. by the Mayor.
INFORMAL MEETING CALLED
Mayor Coen called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee -of -the -Whole for
Monday, January 8, 1973 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the
position of Planning Commissioner.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Shipley, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach adjourned at 10:15 P.M. by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ATTEST:
Paul C. Jones
City Clerk
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Ernestina Di abio
Assistant City.Cle:rk.
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Paul C. Jones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Ernestina Di Fabio
Assistant City Clerk
Alvin-14. Coen
Mayor