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MINUTES
Administrative Annex, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, June 4, 1973
Mayor Matney called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke, Matney, Green -(arrived 5:10 P.M.),
Coen -(arrived 5:10 P.M.), Shipley -(arrived 5:25 P.M.)
Councilmen Absent: None
REPORT - CITY ATTORNEY OPINION NO. 73-29 - CONTROLLING GROWTH
The City Administrator stated that Council had been provided with copies of City
Attorney Opinion No. 73-29 regarding controlling growth in the City of Huntington
Beach.
Discussion was held between the Council and City Attorney regarding the report and
.the various factors which must be considered relative to controlling growth in the
City.
The generating capabilities of the Southern California Edison Company plant in
relation to population growth was discussed by the Council and Mr. Robert Burbank,
Manager of the Edison Company. The overburdened sanitation facilities were also
discussed by the Council.
REPORT - MR. RiOBERT.BURBANK, MANAGER - SO. CALIFORNIA EDISON CO.
Mr. Robert Burbank, Manager, Southern California Edison Company, addressed Council
regarding the methods proposed by his company for conserving power in the City to
reduce the risk of overloading the generating facilities, He stated that the
Edison Company will ask the City, industry and others to turn off all unessential
load during the peak periods which will help keep the essential loads such as,sewer',
pumps operating.
REPORT - REVENUE SHARING EKPENDITURES
The City Administrator reported on the program of priorities relative to the
Revenue Sharing Program which his office had prepared for Council's consideration.
The reasons for the purchase of public works equipment were reviewed and.the.need
to determine a policy for the expenditure of revenue sharing funds was also discssed.
Discussion was held between the Council and City Administrator regarding.persotink..., h
additions in relation to maintaining an adequate level of service,to the City. The.
matter of revising the preliminary budget to make the necessary adjustments relative
to the allocation of revenue sharing funds and budgeted items was al;so.discusaw
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to accept the Revenue Sharing priorities as
submitted by the City Administrator and failed to pass by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Duke
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On motion by Green, Council directed that the items reflected in the Revenue Sharing
priorities which should be reflected in the Operating Fund and Capital improvement
Budget for 1973-74 be reflected in the budget, and that the items then deleted from
the budget be included under Revenue Sharing priorities.
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Coen requested that a policy statement on the matter be prepared by
Administration for presentation at the June 18, 1973 meeting.
REPORT - PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT GOTHARD STREET & ELLIS AVENUE
The Economic Development Officer presented a report on a proposed industrial develop-
ment to be located on 30 acres of property at Gothard Street and Ellis Avenue.
Councilman Matney suggested a proposal whereby a fund could be established to draw
upon expected Economic Development Administration funds to finance the street improve-
ments necessary to the location of industrial plants. Discussion was held by Council
on the matter.
On motion by Coen, Council authorized drawing upon City Highway Funds to complete
street improvements at the same time of Ellis extension across the railroad during
1974, and upon receipt of Economic Development Administration funds, local highway
funds would be reimbursed. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
MMCUTiVE SESSION CALLED
The Mayor called an Executive Session of the Council to discuss litigation matters.
RECESS
Mayor Matney called a recess of the Council at 6:40 P.M.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 7:15 P.M.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Green, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned at 7:15 P.M. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ATTEST:
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Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach,.California
Jerry A. Matney
Mayor
MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center.
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, June 4, 1973
Mayor Matney called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Donald Roberts - Christ Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
Councilmen Absent: None
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - JOHN PERRY - WEBLO CUB SCOUT PACK #227
John Perry, member of Weblo Cub Scout Pack #227 asked the Council members what he
and other cub scouts could do to help the City. Mayor Matney told John that he and
other cub scouts could held by encouraging their friends and adults to keep the City
litter tree and by helping in the recycling of bottles and cans. The Mayor also
encouraged the cub scouts to offer any ideas they may have relative to recreational
activities in the City.
MISS HUNTINGTON BEACH - QUEEN MARION SAMMONS & COURT INTRODUCED
Mayor Matney, with the help of John Perry, introduced Miss Huntington Beach,
Queen Marion Sammons, crowned .May 26, 1973, in the event which is sponsored annually
by the Huntington Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce. He also introduced the Princesses
as follows: Jo Davis, Sherri Chadwick, Sandra Kee, and Michelle Craft.
Mayor Matney congratulated the Queen and her court and Miss Sammons extended her
appreciation for being chosen to reign as Queen for 1973.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO MRS. PAUL C. JONES FOR THE LATE PAUL C. JONES
The Mayor presented Mrs. Paul C. Jones, widow of former City Clerk, Paul C. Jones,
with a commemorative plaque of Resolution No. 3669 adopted by the City Cmincil on
April 16, 19.7.3, commending Paul Jones for his faithful service to the citizens of
Huntington Beach.
CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION - BEA CUTHBERTSON - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Mayor Matney presented a Certificate of Commendation to Mrs. Bea Cuthbertson for
her dedicated service on the Design Review Board from June 30, 1972 to March 15,
1973.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion -by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen.: None � �►�
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the Special Meeting of May 21, 1973, Regular
Meeting of May 21, 1973, and Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 23, 1973, as written and
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CLAIM NO. 73-33 - VERN & HELEN TWAMLEY - DENIED - Claim No. 73-33 filed by Vern and
Helen Twamley for alleged damages to vehicle caused by a purportedly unmarked con-
struction barricade on or about April 27, 1973, in the vicinity of Garfield Avenue
between Newland Street and Beach Boulevard,
CLAIM NO. 73-34 - TUMAMA ASIFOA - DENIED - Claim No. 73-34 filed by William M. Crosby,
Attorney at Law, on behalf of Tumama Asifoa, for alleged personal injuries while in
police custody on or about February 14, 1973.
CLAIM NO. 73-35 - KATHERINE L. SHAW - DENIED - Claim No. 73-35 filed by Katherine L.
Show,for alleged damages to her parked vehicle by a police motorcycle in pursuit of a
suspect in the vicinity of the Huntington Intercommunity Hospital parking lot.
STORM DRAIN PUMP STATION - 0. C. FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - Approved Plans and specifi-
cations for the construction by Orange County Flood Control District of a storm drain
pump station at the Huntington Beach Channel on the south side of Adams Avenue; City
approval required by the Flood Control Act.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 7850 - HUNTINGTON PACIFIC LTD. - Accepted Monument
Bond No. SC 7304264, Faithful Performance Bond No. SC 7304265, Labor and Materials
Bond No. SC 7304265 - (The American Insurance Company); and authorized the execution
of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 7850, as recommended by the Director of
Public Works.
DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO. 5860 - HELEN INVESTMENT COMPANY - Accepted improvements
dedicated for public use in Tract No. 5860 - located east of Bushard Street and south
of Yorktown Avenue; authorized the release of the faithful performance portion only of
the Improvement Bond, the Monument Bond, and the termination of the Subdivision Agree-
ment, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer, and the Treasurer to notify
the bonding company.
GRAHAM STREET BRIDGE AT 0. C. FLOOD CONTROL C-05 CHAM EL - CC-257 - Approved plans and
specifications for the improvement of the Graham Street Bridge at the Orange County Flood
Control C-05 Channel and the related street work, and directed the City Clerk to adver-
tise for bids upon notification from the Director of Public Works.
FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 8224 - PORTION OF T.T. 7155 -:A. J. HALT, CORP. - Accepted the offer
of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 8224, a portion of
Tentative Tract Map No. 7155, located between 17th Street and Goldenwest Street, north
of Palm Avenue; Acreage: 9.526; Lots: 54; Developer: A. J. Hall Corporation, San Diego,
California; adopted the map subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department
of Public Works and the Planning Department in Resolution No. 3056, adopted October 20,
1969, with the additional stipulations that the final map shall be recorded prior to
the expiration of Tentative Tract No. 7155 on July 18, 1973, and that Park and Recreation
fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map.
Further instructed the City Clerk that she may affix her 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.
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BID AWARD - MUNICIPAL CORPORATION YARD - PHASE II - CC-225 - JULIAN-WATERFIELD
The Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department regarding the bid
award for the Municipal Corporation Yard - CC-225, which had been continued by Council
from the May 21, 1973 meeting. Bids for said project had been opened at 2:00 P.M.,
on Thursday, May 17, 1973, in the Council Chamber, by the City C1erk,City Attorney,
and the Director of Public Works, and Julian-Waterfield, Santa Ana, California, was
the low bidder with a bid amount of $935,000.
The Director of Public Works stated that it was his recommendation that the bid be
awarded to Julian-Waterfield for a base bid, less deductive items, in the amount of
$893,640, and at the same time authorize, after award, negotiations for change orders
to reduce the cost to $835,000.
The bids submitted were as follows:
Julian-Waterfield Santa Ana $ 935,000
Kemp Bros. Whittier $ 971,000
B. H. Miller Newport Beach $1,059,000
A motion was made by Councilman Green to adopt the Environmental Impact Report for
the Municipal Corporation Yard - Phase 11; award the contract to Julian-Waterfield,
for their base bid of $935,000 less deductive items A, B and C ($41360), in the
amount of $893,640 and authorize the Director of Public Works to, after award,
negotiate deductive change orders which will reduce the project cost to $835,000.
This will bring the price within slightly over 17 in excess of budget.
Councilman Coen requested a division of the motion to allow separate voting on the
adoption of the Environmental Impact Report.
Following discussion, the motion made by Councilman Green was withdrawn.
In response to a question by Council, the City Attorney stated that the contract
could be awarded subject to approval of the Environmental Impact Report and as long
as no construction is commenced prior to approval of the Environmental Impact
Report.
A motion was then made by Councilman Green to award the contract to Julian-Waterfield,
for their base bid. of $935,000 less deductive items A, B and C ($41,360), in the
amount of $893,640 and authorize the Director of Public Works to, after award,
negotiate deductive change orders which will reduce the project cost to $835,000 -
this would bring the price within slightly over 17. in excess of budget, and award
subject to the adoption of the Environmental Impact Report. The motion was passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - RES. OF INTENT NO. 3680 - VACATION OF PORTIONS OF THE STARSHINE
DRIVE RIGHT OF WAY - TRACT NO. 7664 - RES. NO. 3694 - ADOPTED - ORDERING VACATION'
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Resolution of Intention No. 3680 - to vacate portions of the Starshine Drive right
of way adjacent to Lots 116 and 117 of Tract 7664, in the City of Huntington Beach.
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The. Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting.
had been met, and that no communications or written protests to Resolution of
Intention No. 3680 had been received.
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 Green, Council approved the vacation of portions of the Starshine Drive
right of way adjacent to Lots 116 and 117 of Tract 7664. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3694 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF PORTIONS
OF THE STARSHINE DRIVE RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO LOTS 116 AND 117 OF TRACT 7664."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3694 and
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - RES. OF INTENT NO. 3681 - VACATION OF A PORTION OF SANDRA LEE LANE
RES. NO. 3695 - ADOPTED - ORDERING VACATION
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Resolution of Intention No. 3681 - to vacate a portion of Sandra Lee Lane, located
in Tract No. 349 between the cul-de-sac improvements and Warner Avenue, in the City
of Huntington Beach.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting
had been met, and that no communications or written protests to Resolution of Intention
No. 3681 had been received.
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 Green, Council approved the vacation of a portion of Sandra Lee Lane,
located in Tract No. 349 between the cul-de-sac improvements and Warner Avenue. The
motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3695 by title -"A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF A
PORTION OF SANDRA LEE LANE."
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On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3694 and
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC _HEARING - REQUEST FOR HEARING - HUNTINGTON BEACH CO. - MASTER PLAN AMEND. 72-7
& ZONE CASE 72-39 - APPROVED
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a
Zone Change and Master Plan Amendment pursuant to a request filed by the Huntington
Beach Company following the automatic denial by the Planning Commission of Master
Plan Amendment No. 72-7 and Zone Case No. 72-39, pursuant to Section 9877 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Said petition proposed a change of zone on
approximately 104 acres of land, from R1-0, R3-0, R4-0, R1-01, R3-01, and R4-01,:
combined with oil production, to R2-PD-O and R2-PD-01 Medium Residential District
Planned Development Suffix, combined with oil production. The subject property is
located northwesterly of the intersection of Ofelia Lane and Palm Avenue.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication
and posting had been met, and that she had received no further written communications
or protests to Master Plan Amendment No. 72-7 or Zone Case No. 72-39, or to the
automatic denial of same by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Matney declared the hearing open.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the matter and displayed slides of the
area for Council's information.
Mr. William Foster, Vice -President and General Manager of the Huntington Beach
Company, spoke regarding the proposed plan and presented a review of the background
of this matter for Council's information. He referred to drawings of the area
showing the existing and proposed zoning and the type of project which could be
developed under the Planned Residential Development zoning. He then reported on
the Environmental Impact Report which had been prepared on the matter. He spoke
regarding the effect of the proposed zone change on the area, stating that he
believed, if the project were approved, it would result in a better development than
if the area were developed under the present zoning.
Mr. Edward Kerins, City Planning Commissioner, addressed Council and reviewed the.
Planning Commission action on this matter, and stated that it was the recommendation
of the Planning Commission that the Master Plan be studied fully before development
in the area is approved and that there was some question regarding the adequacy of
the Environmental Impact Report.
Discussion was held regarding the procedure which should be followed relative to
Environmental Impact Reports, and Councilman Coen commented on the contents of the
Environmental Impact Report on this matter.
The City Attorney reported on the legal ramifications of the matter and further
discussion was held by the Council.
Mr. Bob Waller, Director of the Huntington Seacliff Homeowners Association, addressed
Council and stated that their organization favored the proposed development.
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There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Coen, Council adopted the Environmental Impact Report in conjunction with
zone Case No. 73-39, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Duke
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A motion was made by Councilman Coen to overrule the decision of the Planning Commission;
approve Master Plan Amendment No. 72-7 and direct the City Attorney to prepare a reso-
lution effecting same. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Duke
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A motion was made by Councilman Coen to overrule the decision of the Planning Commission;
approve Zone Case No. 72-39 and direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
effecting the change of zone. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shioley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Gabbs, Duke
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FOR HEARING - B. G. WILLIAMS^ CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 73-1 &
DIVISION OF LAND 73-9 - APPROVED
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to con-
sider an appeal filed by B. G. Williams to the denial by the Planning Commission of Con-
ditional Exception No. 73-1 and Division of Land No. 73-9 to create two parcels 47 feet
by 117.5 feet from three 25 foot lots, plus 19 feet from a fourth lot in the R2 Medium
Density Residential District. The subject property is located on the east side of 12th
Street, approximately 150 feet south of Palm Avenue and legally described as hots #16, 18
and 20, Block 611 and the south 19 feet of Lot #22 of Block 611.
The 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
the Conditional Exception or Division of Land or to the Planning Commission's recom-
mendation of denial, other than an informal petition from Murl E. Fullmer listing 16
signatures requesting that the matter be granted and referred back to the Planning Com-
mission for conditions.
The Planning Director presented a resume.' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recom-
mending denial of the Conditional Exception and Division of Land.
Discussion was held between the Council and City Attorney regarding the applicant's
reasons for filing for a conditional exception in this matter.
Mayor Matney declared the hearing open.
Mr. B. G. Williams, 411 Main Street, City, addressed Council and requested that his appli-
cation for a Conditional Exception and Division of Land be approved.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
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On motion by Bartlett, Council determined the existance of a hardship due to the
configuration of the lot, stating that this does not constitute special privilege
to the property owner as it is consistent with the use of the property in the
area; overruled the decision of the Planning Commission and approved Conditional
Exception No. 73-1 and Division of Land No. 73-9. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Coen, Duke
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-4 - CONTINUED TO 6/1.8
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Master Plan Amendment No. 73-4, initiated by the Planning Commission, for a change
from Medium Density Residential. to Office -Professional, on property located
approximately 500 feet south of Main Street and west of Florida Street.
The 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
Master Plan Amendment No. 73-4, or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning
Commission. She informed Council of a communication from the Planning Commission
requesting that the hearing on this matter be opened and action continued to the
June 18, 1973, meeting.
Mayor Matney declared the hearing open.
On motion by Green, Council continued the public hearing on Master Plan Amendment
No. 73-4 to the June 18, 1973 meeting, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
DOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 73-8 - APPROVED - ORD. NO. 1853 - FIRST READING
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Zone Case No. 73-8, for a change of zone on approximately 3.09 acres of land from
R3 Medium High Density Residential District to R5 Office Professional District, on
property located on the east side of Florida Street, approximately 60 feet south of
Main Street.
The 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 Zone Case No. 73-8 or to the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval
The Planning Director presented a resume` of the Planning Commission's reasons for
recommending approval of Zone Case No. 73-8.
Mayor Matney declared the hearing open.
Mr. Richard Codd, Administrator of Pacifica Hospital addressed Council and in
answer to a question by Councilwoman Gibbs, stated that this matter did not come
under the Orange County Health Planning Council.
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There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and
approved Zone Case No. 73-8 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1853 a first reading by title -"AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF FLORIDA STREET, SOUTH OF MAIN STREET (ZONE CASE
NO. 73-8)."
On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1853 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-3 - CONTINUED TO 6/18/73
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Master Plan Amendment No. 73-3, initiated by the Planning Commission, for a change
from Medium Density Residential to Office -Commercial, on property located on the
west side of Delaware Street, 620 feet north of Garfield Avenue.
The 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
Master Plan Amendment No. 73-3, or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning
Commission. She informed Council of a communication from the Planning Commission
requesting that the hearing on this matter be opened and action continued to the
June 18, 1973 meeting.
Mayor Matney declared the hearing open.
On motion by Green, Council continued the public hearing on Master Plan Amendment
No. 73-3 to the June 18, 1973 meeting by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 73-5 - APPROVED - ORD. NO. 1854 - FIRST READING
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Zone Case No. 73-5, for a change of zone on 1.99 acres of land from R2 Medium
Density Residential District to R5 Office -Professional District, on property located
on the west side of Delaware Street, 620 feet north of Garfield Avenue.
The 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 Zone Case No. 73-5 or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning
Commission.
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The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons
for recommending approval of Zone Case No. 73-5.
MayorMatneydeclared 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 Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission
and approved Zone Case No. 73-5 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1854 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DELAWARE STREET, NORTH OF GARFIELD AVENUE
(ZONE CASE NO, 73-5)."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1854 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-13 - CONTINUED TO 6/18/73
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
on Code Amendment No. 73-13, initiated by the Planning Commission, the intent
being to reduce the density on apartment developments, to encourage better land .
planning, and to increase open space.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting
had been met and that she had received communications in opposition to the matter
from Mr. and Mrs. Hearn J. Paschall, 19512 Surfdale Lane, City, and Mr. Harold V.
Bragg, Long Beach,California.
The City Clerk then read a letter handed her from Wright and Finley, Attorneys
at Law, representing Covington Brothers, suggesting that the effective date be
delayed until January 1, 1973, if the code amendment is approved.
Councilman Coen informed the Council that he had received a telephone call from
a property owner requesting a continuance of this matter.
Mayor Matney suggested that the hearing be continued to allow those interested
parties an opportunity to make their presentations to Council..;,:,
Mayor Matney declared the hearing open.
On motion by Green, Council continued the public hearing on Code Amendment
No. 73-13 to the June 18, 1973 meeting, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-9 - C0NT'1NUI,D To 6/18/73
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Code Amendment No. 73-9, initiated by the Planning Commission, the intent being to
consolidate the apartment standards to encourage better land planning techniques with
maximum use of landscaping, site layout and building design.
The 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. 73-9 or to the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval,
other than a communication from Wright and Finley, Attorneys at Law, representing
Covington Brothers, handed to her at the prior public hearing on Code Amendment No. 73-13.
Mayor Matney declared the hearing open.
On motion by Duke, Council continued the public hearing on Code Amendment No.73-9 to
the .Tune 18, 1973 meeting, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 72-32 - APPROVED - ORD. NO. 1852 - FIRST READING
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Code Amendment No. 72-32, initiated by the Planning Commission, "Unclassified Uses,"
the intent being to establish a procedure to authorize certain uses that possess unique
characteristics and special form as to make impractical their being included auto-
matically within any classes of use as set forth in the various districts.
The 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. 72-32 or to the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for
recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 72-32.
Discussion was held between the Council and City Attorney relative to the purposes
of the proposed Code Amendment.
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 Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and
approved Code Amendment No. 72-32 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1852 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9101.3.2, 9101.3.2.1, 9101.3.3, 9101.3.4, 9101.3.5,
9101.3.5.1, 9161.3.2, 9161.3.2.1, 9161.3.3, 9161.3.4, 9161.3.5, 9161.3.5.1, 9201:3.2,
9201.3.2.1, 9201.3.3, 9201.3.4, 9201.3.5, 9201.3.5.1, 9201.3.6, 9201.3.6.1; 9231.2,
9231.2.1, 9231.3, 9231.3.1, 9231.4, 9231.5, 9231.5.1, 9231.7.2.1, 9231.7.3, 9231.7.3.1,
9231.7.4, 9404.4, 9404.5, 9456(c), 9471.3, AND 9475; AMENDING APPLICABLE SECTIONS
TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF UNCLASSIFIED USES; AND
ADDING SECTIONS 9430.8, 9472.2, 9511.2, 9530.4, 9700.3(6), 9700.8(2), 9700.16(3),
SUBSECTIONS (2) AND (3) TO SECTION 9700.23, AND NEW ARTICLE 933 ENTITLED, "UNCLASSIFIED
USES". "
On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1852 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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On motion,by Green, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 3696, 3697,
3698, 3699, 3700, 3701 and 3702 by title; waived further reading and adopted same
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RES. NO. 3696 - ADOPTED - SUPPORTS AB 1056 - APPROPRIATIONS - LOCAL ANIMAL CONTROL
PROGRAMS
"A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING AB 1056
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR LOCAL ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAMS."
RES. NO. 3697 - ADOPTED - DECLARES CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SURPLUS - VARIOUS DOWNTOWN
PARCELS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY OF SAID CITY SURPLUS."
RES. NO. 3698 - ADOPTED - CITY EMPLOYEE'S DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AN
EMPLOYEE'S DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS IMPLEMENTATION."
RES. NO. 3699 - ADOPTED - MEDIAN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE
MEDIAN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF LAND IN ALL NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETER-
MINING THE AMOUNT OF FEE REQUIRED TO BE PAID IN LIEU OF DEDICATION OF LAND."
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RES. NO. 3700 - ADOPTE.D - URGES LEGIS I.ATUR E TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EN11 T I ES W I ` 11
INDEMNIFICATION/LEGAL DEFENSE _
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING THE
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE INDEMNIFICATION AND LEGAL DEFENSE TO PUBLIC ENTITIES
WHICH NAY BE SUBJECTED TO LITIGATION AND/OR JUDGMENTS FOR DAMAGES IN INVERSE
CONDEMNATION FOR COMPLYING WITH THE MANDATORY ADOPTION OF LOCAL -OPEN SPACE PLANS."
RES. NO. 3701 - ADOPTED - DEED RESTRICTION - HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK - PHASE I
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND RECORDING OF A DEED RESTRICTION ON HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK, PHASE I
(CALIF-OSA-375(G))."
RES. NO. 3702 - ADOPTED_ — APPLICATION - HUD - ACQUISITION OF OPEN -SPACE LAND
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO AN
APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE
OPEN -SPACE LAND FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES."
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
Mayor Matney stated, that at the request of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce,
action on Ordinance No. 1844 should be deferred to the July 2, 1973 meeting - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9310.46 ENTITLED, "EXCEPTIONS"."
The City Attorney informed Council that in the meantime, the Planning Commission
should be directed not to approve any Planned Residential Developments which involve
the use of Section 9310.46 of the Ordinance Code.
Mr. Jerry Shea, representative of the Legislative Action Committee of the Huntington
Beach Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council and explained the reasons for the Chamber's
request for a continuance of the matter.
On motion by Duke, Council continued Ordinance No. 1844 to the meeting of July 2,
1973, and directed the Planning Commission not to allow any Planned Residential
Developments which involve the use of Section 9310.46 of the Ordinance Code. The
motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT. Councilmen: None
ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Gibbs, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinances Nos. 1839, 1843,
1845, 1846 and 1847 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ORD. NO. 1839 - ADOPTED - USE PERMITS IN C2 COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9430.6 AND 9430.7.1; AND AMENDING SECTION
9430.7 PERTAINING TO USE PERMITS IN C2 COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT."
ORD. NO. 1843 - ADOPTED - POLICY - MANAGEMENT OF RECREATIONAL & PARK PROPERTIES
"AN ORDINANCE FORMULATING THE POLICY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RECREATIONAL AND PARK
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH."
ORD, NO. 1845 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE - "RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT"
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9051.1, AND ADDING THERETO NEW ARTICLE 969 ENTITLED,
"RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT"."
ORD. NO. 1846 - ADOPTED - DEFINITION OF GEOTHERMAL WELL
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 2301(53) TO INCLUDE DEFINITION OF GEOTHERMAL
WELL."
ORD. NO. 1847_- ADOPTED - USE PERMIT PROCEDURE - PRD'S & UNCLASSIFIED USES
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9101.3.1, 9161.3.1, 9201.3.1, 9231.7.1,
AND 9231.7.2; ADDING SECTION 9601.5; AND AMENDING APPLICABLE SECTIONS TO ESTABLISH
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
AND UNCLASSIFIED USES."
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
ORD. NO. 1848 - ESTABLISHES PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT - FIRST READING DEFERRED TO 6/18/73
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1848 for a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 6171.1 OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE TO -ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS."
On motion by Coen, Council deferred action on Ordinance No. 1848 to the meeting of
June 18, 1973, pending a report from the Department of Public Works relative to the
continuity of speed limits. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORD. NO. 1849 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CODE - NON -CONFORMING TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL
ROADSIDE STANDS
The City Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1849 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 9710.4 PERTAINING TO NON -CONFORMING TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL
ROADSIDE STANDS."
The City Attorney informed Council that this amendment represented only a technical
change in the present ordinance.
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On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1849 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PETITION - TENNIS COURTS - IMPROVED LIGHTING
The City Clerk presented a petition from Mr. William C. Beck requesting the planning
and building of tennis courts by the City and improved lighting on existing tennis
facilities.
On motion by Green, Council ordered the petition from Mr. William C. Beck regarding
the planning and building of tennis courts by the City and improved lighting on
existing tennis facilities received and filed. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REQUEST FOR HEARING - MR. RUS CALISCH PARKING METERS - BLUFF
The City Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Rus Calisch, requesting an opportunity
to address Council regarding the reconsideration of surfing ordinances anal the parking
meters along Pacific Coast Highway between 12th Street and Bolsa Chica State Beach.
Mayor Matney informed Mr. Calisch of the action which Council had taken at the May 29,
1973, meeting which directed the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the
ordinance code to permit the Department of Harbors, Beaches and Development to set up
new regulations for surfing.
Discussion was held between the Council and City Attorney regarding the effective date
of the proposed ordinance, and the reasons why an earlier effective date would not
be possible.
Mr. Calisch presented copies of an article from the Daily Breeze Newspaper, Torrance,
California, regarding surfing rules developed by the Los Angeles County Department of
Beaches.
Further discussion was held between the Council, City Attorney and Mr. Calisch regarding
the effective date of the ordinance.
Mayor Matney stated that no discussion Mould be held at this time regarding the
reduction of parking meter fees.
A motion was made by Councilman Green to appeal the Mayor's decision and allow a
presentation to be made regarding the reduction of parking meter fees, and passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Mr. Jerry Smith, 217 Elmira Street, City, addressed Council regarding the parking
permit procedure in Hermosa Beach and also suggested that the meters be removed in
�7the area in question along Pacific Coast Highway.
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Miss Sandy Caserta, 515 7th Street, Apt. D, City,. addressed Council and informed
Council of a survey regarding the patronage of the parking meters which had been
conducted and which reflected that 81% of the meters were used by surfers.
Miss Michelle Marshall, Golden West College, addressed Council regarding the
parking meter fee charged in this area and suggested that it be reduced to.10.,-
per hour. She presented slides of the area to demonstrate the inaccessibility of the
beach in this area.to the public.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Green to direct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary documents, ordinances and/or resolutions to
effect a change in the fees for the parking meters on Pacific Coast Highway between
Goldenwest Street and Bolsa Chica State Beach from 250 to 104,; per hour, for presen-
tation at the meeting of June 18, 1973. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: Matney
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
COMMUNICATION - CITY OF WESTMINSTER - RE: OPPOSITION TO C.E. NO. 73-23 - RECEIVED
& FILED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City of Westminster informing
Council of their city's endorsement of their Planning Commission's recommendation
that Conditional Exception No. 73-23 relative to a 296 unit apartment complex
in the City of Huntington Beach be denied. The communication further urged that the
Huntington Beach City Council.consider the citizens of the City of Westminster
during its deliberations on said Conditional Exception.
On motion by Green, Council ordered the communication from the City of Westminster
concerning their opposition to Conditional Exception No. 73-23 received and filed.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING CODE - RECEIVED AND.FILED .
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Don Roberts family of Huntington
Beach protesting the fines imposed on street parking relative to the parking of
recreational vehicles.
On motion by Green, Council ordered the communication from the Don Roberts family
regarding the fines imposed on street parking received and filed, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley,.Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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RATIFICATION OF WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD BUDGET - 1973-74 (CA 73-64�_CON'T.
The City Administrator informed Council of a communication from the Assistant Secretary
of the West Orange County Water Board presenting a budget of the Board for Fiscal
Year 1973-74, which had been previously approved by the Directors of said Board', and
requesting that the.City ratify the Board's approval of said budget.
On motion by Green, Council continued action on the ratification of the 1973-74 budget -
of the West Orange County Water Board to the Council meeting of June 18, 1973, by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REPORT - COURT DECISION - FEDERATED DEPARTMENT STORES VS.CITY
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been given copies of the
communication sent by the City Attorney's Office to the Director of Building and
Community.Development regarding the-court's decision relative to the case of Federated
Department Stores vs.City, whereby the City would be directed to allow installation
of two signs at a supermarket site currently under construction in the City.
BASEBALL GAME. SCHEDULED - CITY OF H. B. & CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY - GREER PARK
The City Administrator informed Council that a:baseball game between the City Council
and the Fountain Valley City Council was scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 1973 at
2:00 P.M. in Greer Park.
RECREATION VEHICLE PARKING CODE TO BE STUDIED
Mr. Don Roberts, 10062 E1 Capitan Drive, City, addressed Council concerning the action
taken earlier in the meeting to receive and file the communication he submitted
protesting the fines imposed on street parking relative to the parking of recreational
vehicles.
The Director of Building and Community Development spoke regarding the provisions of
the ordinance code in this matter.
Mr. Roberts. stated the reasons why he believed the ordinance should be changed to
allow street parking for recreational vehicles.
Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Roberts on the matter.
The Mayor stated that the City Administrator and City Attorney would review the
matter to determine if there is some way to legally allow any change in the code.
Mrs. Beatrice Bischoff, 10042 E1 Capitan Drive, City, addressed Council in opposition
to the matter, stating that it would constitute a hazard to her children.
Mr. Mike Feeser, resident of the neighborhood, addressed Council and stated that he
wished to go on record as opposed to any change in the present code.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
REPORT - ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE HEARING ON FUEL SHORTAGE
Councilman Green reported on his attendance at the continuation of the Assembly
Committee hearing held .dune 1, 1973, in San Francisco regarding the fuel shortage.
LOCATION OF SURFER SCULPTURE DISCUSSED
Councilman Green requested clarification regarding the relocation of the surfer
statue.to a location other than the Civic Center Site.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the location of the sculpture, however
no further action was taken by Council.
The City Administrator reported on the matter.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS - EDWARD KERINS & ROBERT BAZIL - APPROVED
On motion by.Coen, Council directed that Mr. Edward Kerins and Mr. Robert Bazil be
reappointed to four year terms on the Planning Commission to expire June 30, 1977.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD VACANCY
The Council directed that Mr. Peter Outcault and Mr. Bob Bacon be interviewed to
fill the vacancies on the Design Review Board.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING YEAR-ROUND SCHOOLS
A motion was made by Councilman Duke to direct the staff to study the matter,
working with the school board members of the Ocean View School District relative
to providing recreational activities for the students attending those schools which
are instituting year-round schooling. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, M:atney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
COUNCIL -PLANNING PROCEDURE
Councilman Duke commented on the need for proper procedures to be followed between
the Planning Commission, Planning Department, and Council in the future.
APPOINTMENT OF..RICHARD T. HARLOW AS FULL-T IlME ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR TO BE STUDIED
A motion was made by Councilman Green to direct the City Administrator to report at
the next meeting on the possibility of making Richard T..Harlow, Executive Assistant,
a full-time Environmental Coordinator dealing with environmental activities in the
community.
Mr. Marcus Porter, Planning Commission Chairman, addressed Council concerning
procedures relating to environmental issues.
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The motion was then passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ALLIED ARTS COMMISSION - EMPLOYMENT OF ADVISOR & COORDINATOR - APPROVED
Councilwoman Gibbs brought Council's attention to a communication from the Allied
Arts Commission requesting approval to employ Mr. Joseph Young as an advisor and
coordinator to the City in integrating the community goals established by the Allied
Arts Commission.
On motion by Matney, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an agreement
between the City and Mr. Joseph Young for his services as a consultant to the City
in integrating the community goals established by the Allied Arts Commission, for a
proposed amount of $2,650, for presentation to Council. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
COMMUNICATION - ALLIED ARTS COMMISSION - ART & SCULPTURE BUDGET- RECEIVED & FILED
Councilwoman Gibbs informed Council of a communication from the Allied Arts Commission
informing Council of their desire that a 27. minimum for art and sculpture be incor-
porated into the budgets of the Civic Center, Library, Central Park, and all future
civic projects.
On motion by Matney, Council directed that the communication from the Allied Arts
Commission requesting that a 27. minimum for art and sculpture be incorporated into
said budgets, be received and filed. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
APPOINTMENT - RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - MR. LEE MOSSTELLER - APPROVED
On motion by Gibbs, Council appointed Mr. Lee Mossteller to a term on the Recreation
and Parks Commissionlas representative from the public sector1to expire June 30, 1977.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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APPOINTMENT - RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION - SCOTT FLANAGAN - APPROVED
On motion by Green, Council accepted the recommendation of the Huntington Beach
Union High School District and approved the appointment of Scott Flanagan as the
District's representative to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a one year
term to expire July 1, 1974. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
HEARING OF PROTEST DENIED - RELOCATION
The City Clerk presented a protest to the relocation of a single family dwelling
from the City of Downey, California, to Lynn Street, 800 feet south of Warner
Avenue, filed by Mrs. Eve Lemke, 1506 East 5th Street, Long Beach, California.,
pursuant to Section 8131.2(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The Director of Building and Community Development reported on the proposed building
relocation. By a viewgraph, he showed the area where the building is to be relocated
and explained the procedure which would be followed.
Mayor Matney declared the hearing open.
Mrs. Eve Lemke, 1506 East 5th Street, Long Beach, addressed Council regarding the
reasons why she opposed the relocation of the building citing the appearance of the
roof.
Mr. Daniel J. Kemp, 6221 Jean Drive, City, owner of the building., addressed Council
and explained the type of roof on the building, and stated that the building .would
increase the value of the property.
Mrs. Hearn J. Paschall, 19512 Surfdale Lane, City, addressed Council and stated that
she was a property owner north of the area and that she favored the proposed building
relocation.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no further
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Gibbs, Council denied the protest to the relocation of a single family
dwelling from the City of Downey, California, to Lynn Street, 800 feet south of
Warner Avenue, filed by Mrs. Eve Lemke. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
P-1. Resolution - Board of Directors, H. B. Business & Professional Women's Club -
Supporting expansion of H. B. Generating Station.
P-2. City of Placentia - U.S. Postal Service - Curb side mail boxes - opposition to
new policy.
P-3. City of Costa Mesa - Resolution requesting the League of California Cities to
establish a committee on Government economy and efficiency.
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INFORMAL MEETING CALLED
Mayor Matney called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee -of -the -Whole
for Monday, June 11, 1973 at 5:00 P.M. in the Administrative Annex.
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On motion by Bartlett, 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, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Jerry A. Matney
Mayor
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