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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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'."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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: +
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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:
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AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Dube, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen
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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.
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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
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Jerry A. Matney
Mayor
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