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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-16MINUTES 1 1 Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 16, 1973 Mayor Coen called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The Invocation was given by Reverend Thomas W. Overton, First Christian Church. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen Councilmen Absent: None ELECTION OF MAYOR - JERRY A . MATNEY Mayor Coen declared the positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore vacated at this time, and called recess of the Council at 5:10 P.M. Council was reconvened at 5:11 P.M. with Acting City Clerk Ernestina Di Fabio presiding. The Acting City Clerk called for nominations for Mayor of Huntington Beach to serve during the coming year. Councilwoman Gibbs nominated Councilman Matney for the position of Mayor. There being no further nominations forthcoming, nominations were closed by the Chair. On motion by Gibbs, the Acting City Clerk was instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman Matney for Mayor. Motion carried. The Acting City Clerk then turned the gavel oirer to the new Mayor, Councilman Ma,�ney, to conduct the balance of the meeting. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - FORMER MAYOR COEN Mayor Matney presented former Mayor Coen with a Plaque in appreciation of his service to the City as Mayor during the past year. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE - HENRY H. DUKE Mayor Matney called for nominations for Mayor Pro Tempore of Huntington Beach. Councilman Green nominated Councilman Duke for the position of Mayor Pro Te=pore. There being no further nominations forthcoming, nominations were closed by the Chair. On motion by Coen, the Acting City Clerk was instructed to.cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman Duke for Mayor Pro Tempore. Motion carried. PRESENTATION OF PIARUE - FORMER MAYOR PRO TEMPOFS BAULETT The Mayor presented a plaque to former Mayor Pro Tempore Bartlett for his service to the City as Mayor Pro Tempore during the past year. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES The following committee appointments were made by Mayor Matney: Councilman Coen City Selection Cammittee - Orange County League of Cities, Chairman Director - West Orange County Water Board Industrial Review Committee Charter Revision Advisory Committee Coast Community College District Vice -Chairman - Public Cable Television Authority Councilman Green SCAG 1972 President and Orange County Cities representative to Executive Committee State Highway Users Tax Study Commission (represents Councils of Governments) Appointed by Governor Edison Company Esthetic Committee Charter Revision Advisory Committee Pacific Coast Freeway Committee Orange County Sanitation District #3 - Alternate Councilman Duke Ocean Shoreline Planning & Steering Committee Orange County Sanitation District #11 Meadowlark Airport Study Committee Public Transportation Committee Industrial Review Committee Santa Ana River -Santiago Creek Greenbelt Committee - (Alternate) Councilwoman Gibbs Orange County Sanitation District #11 - Alternate Orange County Health Planning Council Orange County Mental Health Advisory Board South Coast Child Guidance Clinic Library Council Committee Allied Arts Commission, Council Liaison Alternate Director to Public Cable Television Authority Councilman Bartlett Orange County Health Planning Council Downtown Property Owners Council Committee Committee to Study Parks and Recreation Aids for Senior Citizens Committee Pacific Coast Freeway Committee Coast Community College District Planning Code Review Committee Director - West Orange County Water Board Intergovernmental Coordinating Council - Alternate Orange County League of Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee 1 r'1'r� Page #3 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 Councilman Shipley Intergovernmental Coordinating Council Council Task Force to Meet with High Rise Developers Chairman - Santa Ana River -Santiago Creek Greenbelt Committee Edison Company Esthetic Study Committee Coast Community College District Library Council Committee Mayor Matne Industrial Review Committee Library Council Committee Golden West College Ex -convict Rehabilitation Committee Downtown Property Owners Council Committee Council Task Force to Meet with Sigh Rise Developers Orange County Sanitation Districts #3 & # 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED The Mayor called an Executive Session of Council to discuss personnel wtters and pending litigation. RECESS Mayor Matney then called a recess of the Council at 5:30 P.M. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 6:15 P.M. by the Mayor. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Green, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City - of Huntington Beach adjourned at 6:15 P.M. The motion was .passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coon, Duke,Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ATTEST: L19_:z J Acting City Clerk Acting City Clsrk'aM ea•officio Clerk of the City Council of the CI of Huntington Re"h, Calif- Jerry A, *tney. MRyoV 1 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 16, 1973 Mayor Matney called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney Councilmen Absent: Coen PROCLAMATION - LAW DAY USA - MAY 1. 1973 Mayor Matney introduced Judge William Moch of the West Orange County Judicial District to the Council and audience. The Mayor then read a Proclamation designating TuesdW, May 1, 1973, as Law Day USA in the City; a special day set aside by joint resolution of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, and by proclamation of the President, as an occasion for national remembrance of the country's legal heritage of individual liberty and freedom under law. KEYS TO CITY PRESENTED - NATIONAL SURF LIFE SAVING ASSOCIATION PARTICIPANTS The Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development introduced the following members of the Irish Water Saving Association, who are participating in the International Training Program of the National Surf Lifesaving Association: Miss Jean Folan, Galway, Ireland - Miss Assumpta Corish, Dublin, Ireland - Mr. Martin Groeger, Cork,'Ireland - Mr. Tony Lynch, Clare, Ireland, and Staff Officer for the team - Mr. Paddy Phipps. Mayor Matney welcomed the members to the City and presented each with a Key to the City. Each visitor was also presented with a Key to the City to give to the Lord Mayor of their respective cities, on behalf of the Council and citizens of Huntington Beach. Mr. faddy Phipps, Staff Officer of the visiting team, expressed the appreciation of the group for the opportunity of participating in this program and spoke regarding the use which will be made of this training in their country. Mr. Phipps them presented a Blazer Crest and Tie to the Mayor on behalf of the Irish' Water Saving Association. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 ELECTION OF NEW MAYOR Councilman.Duke stated that as many members of the audience were not present during the time of the election of the new Mayor, he would like to take this opportunity to announce the election of Jerry A. Matney as the City's Mayor for the ensuing year, and to thank former Mayor Al Coen for his past year's service as Mayor. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED Mayor Matney requested that the item pertaining to Final Tract Map No. 7850 be deferred to the next regular meeting. On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1973, am wriwritteaet sad on file in the office of the City Clerk. NOTICE -Off COMPLETION - CC-194 - GOTHARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS - Accepted work on the reconstructi.ptY, construction and improvements of Gothard Street, from Warner Avenue to 1320' south of Edinger Avenue, completed by Sully -Miller Contracting Company for a final contract amount of $111,336.75, and directed the City Clerk's Office to file a Notice of Completion with the orange County Recorder. CORPORATION YARD - PHASE III - CC-225 - Approved plans and specifications for the construction of the Corporation Yard Phase II facilities, and directed the City Clerk's Office to advertise for bids. FINAL TRACT Ng NO. 5613 - SUNBEAM HOMES INC. - APPROVED - Accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 5613 located east of Bushard Street, 772 feet north of Adams Avenue; Acreage: 10,485; Lots: 21; Developer: Sunbeam Homes, Inc., Los Angeles, California; adopted the map subject to standard'cohditions 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 developer and the City shall enter into negotiation for ded- ication and purchase of the park site designated Lot 36, of Tract No. 6356 and that the final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration date of Tentative Tract Map No. 5613, on October 17, 1973. Further instructed the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to the map and deposit same with.any licensed 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. 11 1 1 e t' or Page #3 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7888 - CLASSIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. — APPROVED - Accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 1888 located south of Taylor Avenue, approximately 235 feet east of Huntington Street; Acreage: 5.672; Lots: 29; Developer: Classic Development Corporation, Garden Grove, 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 stipulation that the final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. 7888, on December 19, 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 conditions have been complied with, and receipt by such title company of prior written consent to record said map from the City Clerk. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7772 PORTION OF T.T. MAP NO. 7771 - MEADOW HOMES NO. 12 - APPROVED - Accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7772 located 660 feet north of Ellis Avenue, west of Newland.Street; Acreage: 17.46; Lots: 97; Developer: Meadow Homes No. 12, c/o Alpine Civil Engineers, Huntington 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 10, 1969, with.the additional stipulation that the developer and the City shall enter into negotiation for dedication -and purchase of the park site designated as Lot P of Tract No. 7772 and that the fiu.a.1 map shall be recorded prior to the expiration date of Tentative Tract Map No. 7771, on February 21, 1974. 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. REIMBURSEMENT - HENRY E. BROOKS - Approved reimbursement in the amount of $643.20 to Henry E. Brooks for construction of off -site water main at Lynn Street, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. REVISED CONTRACT - AUBREY HORN - PROJECTS MANAGER - Approved a revised Employment Services Agreement between the City and Aubrey Horn for the Civic Center and Library Projects and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. PUMPING UNIT & BUILDING - WATER WELL #6 - Authorized purchase of equipment and the assistance from Anthony & Langford Architects, designers of Murdy.Fire Station for the construction of a building for Water Well No. 6 at Murdy Circle Fire Station, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. 28 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING ELEMENT TO GENERAL PLAN - APPROVED - RES. NO. 3670 - ADOPTED Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Phase I of the Housing Element to the General Plan. Phase I is an examination of the present housing situation in Huntington Beach. The Acting City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to Phase I of the Housing Element to the General Plan, or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the plan and the Planning Commission's reasons for their recommendation of approval. Mayor Matney 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 Duke, Council approved Phase I of the Housing Element to the General Plan by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen On motion by Bartlett, Council directed that Resolution No. 3670 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF LAND USE BY ADOPTING PHASE I OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH," be read by title and waiving further reading, adopted same by the following roil call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen PUBLIC BEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-12 - APPROVED - ORD. NO.1836 - FIRST READING Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Code Amendment No. 73-12 initiated by the Planning Commis::.ion, to amend Section 9730.26; and by adding thereto Sections 9730.27 through 9730.27.9 concerning care of nonrelated . persons. The Acting City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to Code Amendment No. 73-12 or to the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval. The City Administrator informed Council that this item was before them due to the fact that a section had been inadvertently deleted during the adoption of the miscellaneous provisions. Mayor Matney declared the hearing open. 9 Page #5 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 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 approved Code Amendment No. 73-12 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen On motion by Green, Council directed that Ordinance No. 1836 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9730.26; AND BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 9730.27 THROUGH 9730.27.9 CONCERNING CARE OF NONRELATED PERSONS," be read by title, and waived further reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - DIVISION OF LAND 72-43 - RE: USE PERMIT 73-7 - CONTINUED Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set to consider an appeal filed by W. P. Weatherly to conditions of approval of Division of Land 72-43; imposed by the Planning Commission as follows: (1) The requirement for the ded- ication and improvement of the street along the west property line (2) The requirement that applicant connect the subject property to the City sewer system which is in excess of 300 feet from the subject property to the nearest connecting point. The Acting City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met and that she had received a communication regarding the matter from Mr. Ray A. Yinger, Attorney representing the applicant. The City Administrator spoke regarding the letter from Mr. Yinger concerning the conditions which had been imposed on the applicant's project, and the Planning Director stated that he believed the concern of the applicant was that a decision be made by Council with respect to the sewer connection and the street improvements which are required along the westerly side of the auto dismantling operation. Mr. W. P. Weatherly, 8101 Redford Lane, La Palma, addressed Council regarding the requirements imposed by the Planning Commission for street dedication and sewage system connection. Discussion was held between the Council and staff on the matter. The Director of Public Works addressed Council regarding the different possibilities for connecting the property with existing sewer lines. Mayor Matney declared the hearing open. 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. 11730 Page #6 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 Discussion was held between the Council, Director of Public Works,.and Mr. Weatherly regarding the possibility of his posting a bond for the improvements. Following discussion, the City Attorney was requested to research the matter, including the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission for street improvements, for report to Council. On motion by Duke, Council continued decision on Division of Land No. 72-43 and. Use Permit No. 73-7 to the next.regular meeting pending a legal opinion from the City Attorney. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN ALIGNMENT NO. 73-1 - CONTINUED Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour.set for a public hearing on Precise Plan Alignment No. 73-1, initiated by the Planning Commission which proposes a precise plan of street alignment within the area generally bounded by Talbert Avenue on the north, Beach Boulevard on the east, Taylor Drive on the south and the railroad tracks on the west. The Acting City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to.Precise Plan Alignment No. 73-1, or to the recommendation of approval, by the Planning Commission. Mayor Matney declared the hearing open. On motion by Bartlett, Council continued the public hearing on Precise Plan Alignment No. 73-1 to the meeting of May 7, 1973. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT NO. 72-41 - REVOCATION - CONTINUED Mayor Niatney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the revocation of Use Permit No. 72-41, pursuant to Section 9845 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and for the reason that the operator has failed to comply with the conditions of approval imposed in the.granting of the Use Permit and Administrative Review applications. Subject property is located at 17090 Beach Boulevard and is being used as a used car sales agency. The Acting City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to Use Permit No. 72-41 or to the recommendation of revocation by the Director of Building and Community Development. The Director of Building and Community Development presented a resume' of the reasons for his recommendation that Use Permit No. 72-41 be rescinded and presented slides of the area for Council's information. Page #7 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 1 Mayor Matney declared the hearing open. Mr. Joseph Upshaw, 14435 Oak Street, Whittier, operator of Compact City.Used.Cato addressed Council regarding the reasons why he was unable to comply with the con- ditions imposed in the approval of the Use Permit, and discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Upshaw regarding the matter. The Director of Building and Community Development outlined the conditions of approval of the Use Permit which had not been met and referred to a communication sent by his department to the operator of the business on February 28, 1973. 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. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Green to continue decision on the revocation of Use Permit No. 72-41 to the meeting of May 21,. 1973,.pending completion of the conditions of said Use Permit. In response to a question by Council, the City Attorney referred to Section 9845 of the ordinance code which stipulates that a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued if conditions attached to the granting of a Use Permit have not been complied with. Following discussion, the motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green., Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen In response to a question by Councilman Duke, it was determined that the business would not be allowed to operate until the conditions of the Use Permit had been met. The City Attorney also stated that the applicant should be aware of the fact that, if he does comply with the requirements of the Use Permit within the 30 day period, that a Certificate of Occupancy would be issued and he would not have to wait until the meeting of May 21, 1973 to operate his business. DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - CONTINUED - (CA 73-40) The Acting City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator relative to the disposition of a City -owned parcel of land located at the northwest corner of Los Patos Drive and Marina View Place. This item had been deferred from the March 19, 1973 meeting for recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Commission. A communication has been received from Mrs. Charlotte A. Winn requesting that a representative from the Huntington Harbour Property Owners' Association and Mrs. Ann Conway be permitted to address Council regarding the matter. Mayor Matney announced that Supervisor David Baker was 'present to speak on this matter. Page #8 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 Supervisor Baker addressed Council and stated that if it were the City's intent to explore the possibility of using this land for a park site that perhaps the county could be'of assistance. He stated that the County owned an adjacent parcel. of lend imdtediately to the north of this property, which has not yet been declared surplus, but could be, and that possibly it could be deeded to the City for park use. He spoke regarding the financial aspects of the matter and stated that there were funds available in the County Park Contigency Fund that might be used if this reached a sufficiently high priority, and that he was prepared to support such a concept. He stated the hope that before any decision is made by Council to declare this property surplus, that all avenues of acquisition and partnership between the City and County could be explored. Discussion was held between the Council and Supervisor Baker on the matter. Mrs. Ann Conway, 17172 Marina View Place, City, representing property owners in the City, addressed Council and explained the property owners' proposal for a park at this location and requested that this property not be declared surplus and that adjacent property which is privately owned, be purchased by the City. The Director of Recreation and Parks displayed slides of the area for Council's information. He referred to a map showing the Preliminary Master Plan of the Bolsa Chica area as proposed by Signal Corporation, and its relation to the property in. question. He spoke regarding the staff's recommendation on the property relative to the proximity of the school site. He stated that it was the Recreation and Parks Commission's recommendation that all bluff area in the City should be preserved. He also spoke regarding the possibility that if the homveowners wish to develop and maintain this area as a parr, that perhaps a special assessment district could be set up within a certain boundary and that they would be given an opportunity to vote on whether they wished to be assessed the cost of acquiring, developing and. maintaining the property, similar to the way green space is preserved in a condominium. Mr. Marc Porter, Chairman of the Planning Commission, addressed Council and stated that there are several questions which must be answered before the Commission can determine the configuration of the parks and greenbelts in this area. Discussion was held by Council on the matter. A motion was made by Councilman Duke to refer this matter to the Recreation and Parks Commission and the Planning Commission for study and report to Council within 30 days. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO APPROVAL - USE PERMIT 72-64 - TRACT 8039 - CONTINUED Mayor Matney announced that this`was the day and hour set for a.public:hearing hearing for the purpose of considering an appeal filed by Councilman Duke to the approval by the Planning Commission of Pse Permit 72-64 heard in conjunction with Tentative Tract 8039. Said Use Permit Vi000sWtoo allow the -construction of a planned! residential developMent'dil 12. 7 acres off -kind, °'cbn fift ig 0-175 unfts and" related "��''" amenities and facilities in the R2 Medium Density Residential District,,R3 Medium High Density Residential District and C4 Highway Commercial.District Said property is located 300 feet north of Warner Avenue and 300 feet northeast to Pacific Coast Highway. 1 . . ■ 733 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 The Acting City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to Use Permit 72-64 or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission. Councilman Duke spoke regarding the reasons for his appeal of this matter referring to the traffic problem in Shark -Fin Lane, the street width and the fact that traffic is funneled into one street and out Pacific Coast Highway. He also spoke regarding the plot plan of the area based on the intent of the Planned Residential Development ordinance. The Fire Chief addressed Council on the matter and referred to a map detailing fire department access to the property. Discussion was held by Council on the matter. The City Attorney stated that an opinion was being researched by his office regarding parking provisions relative to public and private streets. The Planning Director displayed the City's parking standards for private driveways on the viewgraph for Council's information. Mayor Matney declared the hearing open. Mr. John J. Gobbell, 16731 Bolero Lane, City, President of the Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association, addressed Council regarding the problems which the organization believes are involved in the proposed development, Mr. Thomas Whaling, 17132 Pacific Coast Highway, Apt, 202, addressed Council and gave reasons why he was opposed to the project. Mrs. Rhoda Martyn, member of the Zoning and Variance Committee of the Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association, addressed Council and stated that their organization did not believe that the parking requirements set forth for the project were adequate. Mr. Don Byrnes, General Manager of Huntington Harbour Corporation introduced Mr. Richard Steckler, Architect Planner with the firm of Moffatt & Nichol Engineers, who addressed Council regarding the intent and purpose of the PRD Ordinance, stating that he believes the plan conforms to the code. He presented reasons by the parking provisions of the project met the provisions of the code and were sufficient. Mr. Don Byrnes, General Manager of Huntington Harbour Corporation spoke -briefly on the matter and stated that Huntington Harbour Corporation is participating in the signalization cost of Shark Fin Lane with an adjacent developer. There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written; the hearing was closed by the Mayor. 1 34 Page #10 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 A motion was made by Councilman Duke to continue decision on this matter for two weeks pending the preparation of a legal opinion regarding the on -site and off - site parking provisions of the ordinance code, so that there will not continue to be a difference of opinion between the staff, Planning Commission and Council on the matter. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen RESOLUTIONS Councilwoman Gibbs, requested that Resolution No. 3672 pertaining to prohibiting certain activities in meeting rooms during formal meetings, be withheld for separate discussion. On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Acting City Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 3669, 3671, 3673, 3674, 3675, 3676 and 3677 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen RES. NO. 3669 - ADOPTED - COMMENDS CITY CLERK PAUL C. .TONES - FAITHFUL SERVICE "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING CITY CLERK PAUL JONES FOR HIS FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." RES. NO. 3671 - ADOPTED - XEROX CORP. V. COUNTY OF ORANGE ET AL "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RATIFYING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE COUNTY COUNSEL APPEARING FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IN XEROX CORPORATION V. COUNTY OF ORANGE, ET AL." RES. NO. 3673 - ADOPTED - PARKING METER ZONES "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING PARKING METER ZONES, PRESCRIBING THE PARKING TIME ALLOWED IN SUCH ZONES, THE HOURS DURING WHICH SUCH DEPOSITS ARE REQUIRED, AS PERMITTED BY SECTIONS 6510, 6511 AND 6512 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE." RES, NO. 3674 - ADOPTED - ADMISSION OF ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY - SANTIAGO LIBRARY SYSTEM "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING ADMISSION OF THE CITY OF ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY INTO THE SANTIAGO LIBRARY SYSTEM." RES. NO. 3675 - ADOPTED - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS - CALIF. ENVIRONMENTAL ACT OF 1970 "AN INTERIM RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL ACT OF 1970 AND THE GUIDELINES PROMULGATED BY THE RESOURCES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA." 1 1 Page #11 Council Minutes - 4/16/73 RES. NO. 3676 - ADOPTED - EXPENDITURE FROM SEWER FUND - HENRY E. BROOKS "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIME CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND." RES. NO. 3677 - ADOPTED - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN CONCERNING EQUAL EMPLUYNINT OPPORTUNITY." RES. NO. 3672 - FAILED.- ACTIVITIES IN MEETING ROOMS DURINiG_.FORMAL HEETINCS The Acting City Clerk gave Resolution No. 3672 a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION` OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN MEETING ROOMS DURING FORMAL MEETINGS." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3672 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen A motion was made by Councilman Green to adopt Resolution No. 3672 and failed to pass by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION On motion by Green, Council directed the Acting City Clerk to read Ordiumce No. 1835 by title; waived further reading and adopted some by the following roll.. call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen ORD. NO. 1835 - ADOPTED - CONTROL OF ANIMALS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HMINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 4243.5 AND AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS RELATING TO CONTROL OF ANIMALS, AND ADDING THERETO SECTION 4244." ORD$ NO. 1833 - FAILED - "SMOKING PROHIBITED AT MEETINGS" - MOTION TO RECONSIDER The Acting City Clerk.gave Ordinance No. 1833 a -second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SUBSECTION (C) TO SECTION 7811 DEFINING 'SMOKE' AND BY ADDING NEW ARTICLE 783, ENTITLED 'SHORING PROHIBITED AT MEETINGS'." .3G Page #12 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1833 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to adopt Ordinance No. 1833 and failed to pass by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs NOES: Councilmen: Green, Duke, Matney ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen Councilman Green moved to reconsider Ordinance No. 1833 and enter into the minutes and faring it back at the next Council meeting, and suggested that in the meantime, the three dissenters give serious consideration to their earlier action relative to Resolution No. 3672. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORD. NO. 1830 - FIRST READING CONT. 5/21/73 - ISSUANCE OF PERMITS DURING APPEAL PERIOD "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 9885 PERTAINING TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS DURING APPEAL PERIOD." The City Administrator requested that this matter be continued for 30 days. On motion by Green, Council continued consideration of Ordinance No. 1830 to the meeting of May 21, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL REQUEST - MONITORING OF LEAST TERN - EXPENDITURE APPROVED The Acting City Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Environmental Council requesting that Council ask the developer of Tract No. 8040 to provide, or that the City provide, the State Fish and Game Depattment $1000 to underwrite a seasonal position for 1973 for the monitoring of the California Least Tern on the site of Tentative Tract No. 8040. This matter had been deferred from the April 2, 1973 meeting pending a report from the City Administrator. The City Administrator addressed Council regarding his recommendation that Council authorize staff to enter into a contract with a private individual for the purpose of monitoring the Least Tern, with the understanding that the staff will seek financial participation in this matter with La Solana Company, developer of Tentative Tract No. 8040. 14 r 43 Page #13 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to approve the recommendation of the City Administrator and authorize the staff to enter into a contract with a private individual in an amount not to exceed $1000 for the monitoring of the California Least Tern on the site of Tentative Tract No. 8040; with staff to seek financial participation in the matter with the La Solana Company., Discussion was held between the Council and staff on the matter. Dr. Charles Collins, Associate Professor of Biology, Cal State Long Beach, addressed. Council on the matter and stated that Mrs. Kristen Bender was a qualified and experienced person to conduct the monitoring of the California Least Tern. Councilman Duke spoke regarding his concern relative to the developer meeting the condition imposed by the Planning Commission for the funding of the Least Tern monitoring. A vote was then taken on the motion made by Councilwoman Gibbs and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen MASTER PLAN AMEND. 73-2 - APPROVED - RES. NO. 3662 - ADOPTED ZONE CASE N0. 72-48 - APPROVED - ORD. NO. 1832 - FIRST READING The Acting City Clerk presented Master Plan Amendment No. 73-2 and Zone.Case. No. 72-48 on which public hearings had been held on March 5, 1973 with decision deferred to April 2, 1973 and again to this date. Subject Master Plan and Zone Case propose the following: Master Plan Amendment No. 73-2 - Initiated by the Planning Commission - for a change from Office -Professional to Low Density Residential on 3.58 acres of land located on the south side of Holland Drive, approximately 260 feet east of Beach Boulevard. Zone Case No. 72-48 - For a change of zone on 3.58 acres of land from R5 Office - Professional District to Rl-PD Low Density Residential District (Planned Develop- ment) on property located on the south side of Holland Drive, approximately 260 feet east of the centerline of Beach Boulevard. Mayor Matney stated that the City Attorney had informed Council that there is an apparently legal document for an easement for ingress and egress to Slater Avenue through the neighboring parcel which was of concern to Council. He stated that he had met with the property owner's association involved with this project and spoke regarding their concern relative to Council's previous commitment regarding the blocking off of Holland Drive to traffic. He informed Council that a letter on the matter had been received from the Dutch Haven Homeowner's Association. Mr. Robert L. Redman, 17421 Marken Lane, City, Vice -President of the Dutch Haven Homeowner's Association, addressed Council regarding the recommendations of the Association relative to the proposed development, stating that their main concern was that of the setback provisions. i ■ 3S Page #14 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 In response to a question by Council the City Attorney stated that conditions can be imposed on the Use Permit, and Mr. Redman was advised by the Council to follow this matter through the Planning Commission and that a meeting could be held with the developer on the matter. On motion by Green, Council approved Master Plan Amendment No. 73-2 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen The Acting City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3662 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING ITS MASTER PLAN OF LAND USE TO INCLUDE MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-2." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3662 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen On motion by Gibbs, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and approved Zone Case No. 72-48; directed that Ordinance No. 1832 be given a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING TIM HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOLLAND DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 260 FEET EAST OF BEACH BOULEVARD (ZONE CASE NO. 72-48)," and waived further reading of same by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen DATA PROCESSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT - COMPUTER SYSTEM - PHASE II - APPROVED,(CA 73-52) The City Administrator stated that a report from the Data Processing Advisory Committee regarding the Police Emergency Command and Control System had been received indicating that the City should proceed with Phase II of the program. He stated that it was his recommendation that Council authorize the staff to enter into negotiations with the Burroughs Corporation to purchase the necessary equipment for an amount of $199,296, less the Federal Grant of $61,000 for an amount of $138,296.00. Councilman Duke spoke regarding the problems incurred by the City of San Diego with their system and stated that it might be beneficial to Council to examine the situation which occurred in that City. The Fire Chief addressed Council concerning the problems which had arisen with the system used by the City of San Diego. 11 Page #15 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to approve the recommendation of the City Administrator that the City proceed with Phase II of the Command and Control. System and enter into negotiations with the Burroughs Corporation to purchase the necessary equipment for an amount of $138,296. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen RESIGNATION - RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION - PATTI TRUESDELL The Acting City Clerk presented a communication from Miss Patti Truesdell requesting that Council accept her resignation from the Recreation and Parks Commission as she will be leaving the State. On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted, with regret, the resignation of Miss Patti Truesdell from the Recreation and Parks Commission, and directed that a Certificate of Appreciation be prepared for presentation to Miss Truesdell. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen APPOINTMENT - H. B. ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - BEKI LYNN HUFFMAN The Acting City Clerk presented a communication from the Chairman.of the Environmental Council requesting that Council appoint Miss Beki Lynn Huffim�an of Marina High School as a student member on the Environmental Council with a term to expire September 30, 1973. On motion by Duke, Council appointed Miss Beki Lynn Huffman of Marina -High School as a student member of the Huntington Beach Environmental Council to a term to expire September 30, 1973. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen COMMUNICATION - MEADOWLARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. - SPECIAL ZONING - GOLF COURSES & REC. The Acting City Clerk presented a communication from the Meadowlark Homeowner's Association requesting that an ordinance be enacted covering a special zoning for Golf Courses and Recreational areas, relative to the possible acquisition by the City of Meadowlark Golf Course. Mr. Bert Carroll, 16581 Greenview Lane, City, President of the Meadowlark Homeowner's Association addressed Council and was informed by the Mayor that no action could be taken on their request at this time, however the Council would receive the letter and take it under advisement pending negotiatione.byr the City on the matter. The Mayor stated that the Association could keep apprised of the situation through Councilman Duke, who is on the Council Committee on this matter. Ar f u Page #16 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES COMMISSION VACANCIES - T. BRIAN PARKINSON APPOINTED The Acting City Clerk presented a communication from the Acting Chairman of the Underground Utilities Commission recommending that Council appoint a citizen to fill one vacancy on the Commission and that the Design Review Board be directed to fill the other. On motion by Shipley, Council directed the Design Review Board to appoint a person to fill the vacancy on the Underground Utilities Commission. The motion wns passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen A motion was made by Councilman Green that Mr. T. Brian Parkinso.n.te appointed to. fill a vacancy on the Underground Utilities Commission. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen DISSOLUTION OF 'TALBERT DRAINAGE DISTRICT The City Administrator reported that the '.Talbert Drainage District had been dissolved and hopefully, within a short time, the 'halbert Water District will also be dissolved. DEVELOPMENT OF BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH iiii ynn Pit': Administrator brought Cour A ei;"-ion tc: from the State )erart mint of Parks and Recreation {sir; u of i LhF_' is ' n table for the develppment of Bclsa Chica State Beach. He stned that he hoped that the State would be willing to iAvQ one of the City's local gYi:`iips, such as thn En.virogmental Council, work' wiik t4em regarding the developlr7gnL ;IaLs. Ma7,r s.jtney stated chat he believed it nould to very nppropriate to f-;sve a citizens i::)i^mittee work with the State- on. Ws p�ict and rvqnewted 't"hn the City ,'administrator contact the Director of the State ,Sep Mw. L of Parts and Recreation regarding this matter RES, NO, 3678 - ADOPTED SUPPORT '''-_ EQ001 OF MEDTCINE ON -CAI FQ,1 : TEACHING HOSPITAL Councilwoman Gibbs requested than action be taken on a resolution submitted by the Chancellor of the University of Ca.l.iOrnia, ir.vine, relative to the location of �ne On -Campus Teaching Hospital on the campus of the University of California, Irvine. V i zi'.ns,:' o" was held by Council on the mat rar TIP "'sting City Clerk assigned nu her 3678 to the resolution which had been read by . e oy the City Attorney - RESOI,IJTION OF Tit t,:i:TV COUNCIL UY 'Lill; CITY OF 1MATT&GPON BEACI IN SUPPORT OF THE UCI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 00-.CIAMIIIJS TEACHING HOSPITAL." Page #17 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 1 1 1 Discussion was held by Council on the matter. On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3678 by the, following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen On motion by Gibbs, Council adopted Resolution No. 3678 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke NOES: Councilmen: Matney ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen PROCEDURE FOR EIR PREPARATION Councilman Green spoke regarding the benefits of using an outside consultant for the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports stating that they have the wide diversity of disciplines necessary for the job, which is not always available in-house. CITY 'SPHERE OF INFLUENCE' - MAP ADOPTED The City Administrator requested that the Planning Director report on the City'78 'Sphere of Influence' for the information of Council. The Planning Director referred to a map depicting the Planning Commission's recommendation for a 'Sphere of Influence' for the City for submission to the Local Agency Formation Commission prior to their May 9, 1973 meeting. He stated" that basically the 'Sphere of Influence' would include out to the centerline of the Santa Ana River along the City's easterly boundary including the balance of the Bolsa Chica Bay area that has not been annexed and also Sunset Beach up to Anderson Street. On motion by Shipley, Council adopted the map depicting the 'Sphere of Influence' for the City to include the area out to the centerline of the Santa Ana River along the City's easterly boundary including the balance of the Bolsa Chica Bay area that has not been annexed and Sunset Beach up to Anderson Street, for submission to the Local Agency Formation Commission. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT - GOLDEN WEST COLLEGR AMPHITHEATER - APPROVED The City Administrator informed Council that it was his recommendation that the City join with the Orange Coast College Distract in developing an amphitheater to be used jointly by Golden West College and the City. On motion by Duke, Council approved the recommendation of the City Administrator that the City join with the Orange Coast College District in developing an amphitheater on the Golden West College Campus, and authorised the City Administrator and City Attorney to negotiate an agreement for presentation to Council. The moticm was passed by the following vote: + Page #18 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen JOB DESCRIPTIONS REFERRED TO PERSONNEL BOARD The City Administrator informed Council that the Personnel Board had requested. clarification regarding the scope of their assignment relative to the positions of the Purchasing Agent and License Supervisor. On motion by Green, Council directed the Personnel Board to review the job descriptions of Purchasing Agent and License Supervisor for report back to Council. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: .Councilmen: None � ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen APPOINTMENTS - ALLIED ARTS COMMISSION - APPROVED A motion was mane by Councilwoman Gibbs to appoint the following persons to serve on the Allied Arts Commission: Rick Anderson, Paul L. Sullivan, Jean W. Tyndall, Matti Lascoe, Ida Feerer, Josephine Taylor and Rosemary Buckley. The motion was passed by the following--vote:,- AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen HILLSIDE "BLUFF" ORDINANCE TO BE STUDIED Councilwoman Gibbs asked if there was a bluff ordinance in the City, and the City Attorney stated that he was familiar with such ordinances and suggested that the possibility of a bluff ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission. The Executive Assistant stated that the question of identifying the bluff areas to be preserved would be included as part of the Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan. He also spoke regarding the method of acquiring bluff area through park and recreation fee dedication requirements of developers. Councilman Green spoke regarding the possibility of an architectural review of all hillside homes similar to that which is done in the City of Palm Springs. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to direct the Planning Commission and Planning Department to study the hillside ordinance (bluff), and was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen ALICIA M. WENTWORTH APPOINTED ACTING CITY CLERK A motion was made by Councilman Green to appoint Alicia M. Wentworth as Acting City Clerk to serve until the Council meeting of May 21, 1973. The motion was passed by the following vote: 1-1 1 I AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Dube, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen Page #19 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 REPORT - SANITATION DISTRICT MEETING Councilman Green reported that Sanitation District #3 had approved a connection charge in their district and outlined the suggested connection charges for com wxeial and industrial users. He spoke regarding the possible cash flow deficit and stated that it had been determined by the joint board that there.would be no change at tb is time in the Directors Fee Schedule. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT GUIDELINES OF CITY Councilman Green inquired as to the situation relative to the City's guidelines for Environmental Impact Reports and was informed that the City is in the process of bringing their guidelines into conformity with the State Guidelines. Councilman Green spoke regarding a tract in the City which was just granted a negative declaration and stated the importance of following the appropriate procedures in this matter. Mrs. Margaret Carlberg, Secretary of the Environmental Council addressed Council and explained that the Environmental Council had reviewed this matter and had urged that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared. Discussion was held and Councilman Green suggested that perhaps the City guidelines should reflect the need for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report on tracts which exceed a certain number of units. ITEMS RECEIVED AND PILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL P-1. City of Chula Vista - urging resolution endorsing local taxing.jurisdictions A.B. 123. P-2. Department of Building & Community Development Monthly Report. P-3. Resolution from City of Long Beach - urging support of SB .502 - "The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973." P-4. Assemblyman Dixon - requesting support of AB 594 - Resolution of City of Livermore - Throw -away beverage containers. P-5. UCI - Request Resolution supporting UCI School of Medicine - On -campus teaching hospital. P-6. Thomas M. Whaling - Comment and request for review of EIR's and conditional approval on Tentative Tracts 8039 & 8040. Letter of 4/5/73 amended by letter of 4/6/73. P-7. City of Costa Mesa requests resolution supporting AB 95 regarding felonies committed with firearms. P-8. City of Costa Mesa requests resolution opposing the lifting of restrictions for the sale of alcoholic beverages on County property. P-9. City of Buena Park -Resolution opposing attempt to alter method of.distri- bution of Uniform Sales and Use Tax. P-10. Huntington Beach Union High School District - urging endorsement,, support and attendance at the First Annual Career Fair - Anaheim Convention Center - April 23, 24 & 25. P-11. Talbert Drainage District Dissolution - H. Rodger Howell, Attorney for said District. Notification of final dissolution. P-12. State Department of Park A kecraftion - From William Penn Mott, Jr., Director - Future plans for Bolsa Chica State Beach. 744 Page #20 - Council Minutes - 4/16/73 ADJOURNMENT On motion by Shipley, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 11:15 P.M. by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen ATTEST: Acting City Clerk Acting City Clerk and ex-o fieio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, Calif- ornia r Jerry A. Matney Mayor 1