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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-07-16MINUTES Administrative Annex P Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, July 16, 1973 Mayor M.atney.called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney Gibbs - (arrived at 5:53 P.M.) Councilmen Absent: Shipley AGREEMENT - CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED BY ROBERT TERRY - APPROVED The City Attorney explained the changes in the proposed agreement between the City and certain parties in connection with the class action lawsuit filed by Robert Terry. Considerable discussion was held between the Council and City Attorney regarding the terms of the agreement. Councilwoman Gibbs arrived at the meeting. On motion by Duke, -Council approved the agreement dated July 16, 1973 between the City and certain parties in connection with the class action lawsuit filed by Robert Terry, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same, upon its being signed by Mr. George Ingraham. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: . AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley REPORT - VEHICLE USE POLICY The City Administrator reported on the proposed Vehicle Use Policy as it pertains to Department Heads and other personnel. Mr. Earl Horton, Assistant Director of Finance, presented a cost comparison of the two proposed plans and reported on the effects of the fuel shortage on City vehicle fuel consumption. Following discussion by Council, on motion by Duke, Council directed that further research be conducted on the proposed Vehicle Use Policy. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote, AYES: Councilmen, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley Councilman Green requested that the feasibility of the City using compact cars be studied by staff. 20 3 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY - LOS PATOS DRIVE & MARM VIEW PLACE Mr. Floyd Belsito, Executive Assistant, reported on the disposition of the property located at Los Patos Drive and Marina View Place and distributed a map of the area in question for Council's information. He also distributed a communication received from Mr. Robert J. Conway, 17172 Marina View Place and Mrs. Charlotte Winn, 17192 Marina View Place, submitting an offer for purchase of Parcel A. Discussion was held by Council regarding the property and the interest expressed in its development by Mr. Richard Ashby, J.M.C. Construction Company, who is developing adjacent property. Following discussion, on motion by Green, Council directed the City Administrator to evaluate the possibility of vacating Los Patos Drive, for report back to the Council at the August 6, 1973 meeting. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney Mayor Matney called an Executive Session of the Council to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 6:35 P.M. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 6:58 P.M. by the Mayor. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 6:58 P.M. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen- Shipley City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth Jerry A. Matney City Clerk Mayor 24 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, July 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The Invocation was given by Reverend Thomas Ray - Central Baptist Church. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney Councilmen Absent: Shipley FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAIMEDIC PROGRAM Mayor Matney asked Fire Chief Picard to report on the City's n ew paramedic.program. The Fire Chief reported on the graduation of the paramedics and stated that the paramedic unit would become operational on August 1, 1973, and would be stationed at the Murdy Fire Station. 992MATION - LAIMS R. WHEELER - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS The Mayor read the Commendation to Mr. James R. Wheeler, Dire ctor of Public Works, for his faithful and conscientious service to the City of Huntington Beach from September, 1958 through July, 1973. The Mayor presented the Commendation to Mr. Wheeler and expressed the City's gratitude for his contribution to the City. COMMMATION - C. R. "BOB" KUPFER & CHRIS DOYU - FROM H. B. ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Mayor Matney presented a Commendation to Mr. C. R. "Bob" Kupfer for his service in handling and transporting the aluminum for the Huntington Beach Enviromental Recycling Program from June, 1971 to the present time. A Commendation was also presented to Mr. Chris Doyle for his service in improving the operations and in transporting the glass for the Huntington Beach Environmental Recycling Program from June, 1971 to the present. Mrs. Margaret Carlberg, Secretary of the Huntington Beach Environmental Council, informed the Council and audience of the accomplishments of the Recycling Program. PRESEN TATION OF PLAQUE - MR. PAUL LOUMENA - RAINBOW DISPOSAL COMPANY Mayor Matney presented a plaque to Mr. Paul Loumena, Rainbow Disposal Company, in appreciation of his service to the community through his assistance to the Huntington Beach Envirormental Recycling Program. Mrs. Margaret Carlberg, Secretary of the Huntington Beach Environmental Council, spoke regarding the contributions which Mr. Loumena contributed to the recycling program. ",5 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 PROCLAMATION - "BOBBY SOX BASEBALL WEEK" - AUGUST 21-27 Mayor Matney introduced Mr. Dub Hawkins, President of the Bobby Sox Baseball League, and presented him with a Proclamation designating the week of August 21-27 as "Bobby Sox Baseball Week." The Mayor read the Proclamation which urged all residents to see one or more district championship games played by teams including 160 girls ages 9 to 12, which are sponsored by the North Huntington Beach Bobby Sox. PROCLAMATION - "BICYCLE SAFETY MNTH11 - AUGUST. 1973 The Mayor introduced Ivor Gitsham., Service Officer, Police Department, and read a Proclamation designating the month of August as "Bicycle Safety Month" in the City and urged all residents to take part in at least one of the programs sponsored by the Police Department and Recreation and Parks Department and by other civic organizations in order to promote bicycle safety. BOY SCOUT TROOP #492 INTRODUCED The Mayor introduced Mr. Lans Helsing, Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #492, Chris Van Dusen, Senior Patrol Leader, Brad Lockhart, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Leader's Council - Wayne Crawford, Brad Dugger and Jim Tessers. Mayor Matney stated that Troop #492 was the only troop from the area going to the National Jamboree West at Camp Farragut, Idaho where 30,000 scouts from all over the world will meet. Mr. Helsing spoke regarding the National Jamboree: -Vest and displayed the location plaque which they are taking to the event. ZONE CASE NO. 72-31 - REgUEST FOR HKARING - RINKER CO. - DENIED (CA 73-83) The City Clerk presented Zone Cabe No. 72-31 on which a public hearing had been held and closed on November 6, 1972 with final decision deferred. The zone change hearing was held pursuant to a request filed by Rinker Corporation following denial by the Planning Commission of Zone Case No. 72-31, for a change of zone on approximately a 1.72 acre parcel of land from RA-0 Residential Agricultural District, combined with oil production, to C4 Highway Commercial District, with a 50 foot setback from the ultimate right of way line on property located on the east side of Brookhurst Street, opposite the intersection of Brookhurst and Bushard Streets. The City Administrator reported on the history of Zone Case No. 72-31 for Council's information. Mr. Harry S. Rinker, Rinker Company, addressed Council regarding the property. He stated that he believed the beat use of the property was commercial and that his company wishes to proceed with development of the property. Discussion was held by Council regarding various aspects of the matter. A motion was made by Councilman Green to sustain the decision of the Planning Commission and deny Zone Case No. 72-31. Mr. Rinker requested direction relative to the zoning of the property. Mayor Matney requested that the Planning Commission and Planning Staff consider what the zoning for this property should be so that the property owner may request the proper zone change. Page #3 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 I The motion made by Councilman Green was then passed by the following vote: AYE1.1 Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:. Councilmen: Shipley CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED - T. BRIAN & MARGARET PARKINSON Mayor Matney introduced Mr. and Mrs. T. Brian Parkinson residents of the community, and congratulated them upon their newly obtained citizenship. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED) Councilman Duke requested that the item pertaining to Final Tract Map No. 7635 be withheld from the consent calendar for separate discussion. On motion by Green, the following items were approved as recommended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen, Shipley Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of July 2, 1973, adjourned regular meeting of July 2, 1973, and the adjourned regular meeting of July 6, 1973, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk. CIAIM NO. 73-43 - MARY E. THO?1MES - DENIED - Claim No. 73-43 filed by Michael P. Gerbosi, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Mary E. Thommes, and on behalf of her minor children for alleged damages incurred on or about March 27, 1973 at 16282 Eagle Lane, City. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 8255 - LA CUESTA - Accepted Monument Bond No. 2210751, Faithful Performance Bond No. 2210750, Labor and Material Bond No. 2210750 - (Safeco Insurance Companies); and authorized the execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 8255, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. RELEASE - LABOR & MATERIAL BOND - TRACT NO. 7289 - Authorized the release of Labor and Material Bond #183-79-00 - Tract No. 7289 - William Lyon Development Company, as the six month hold period had been satisfied and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer, and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company of the action. DEDICATED 1WROVEMENTS - TRAC ' T NOS. 6651 & 6756 - KAtTM&N & BROAD - Accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract Nos. 6651 and 6756 - located southeast of Bushard Street and Indianapolis Avenue; authorized the release of the faithful performance portion of the Improvement Bonds only, the Monument Bonds, and the termination of the Subdivision Agreements, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer, and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company of this action. CLAIM NO. 73-44 - RUZH JONES - DENIED - Claim No. 73-44 filed by William Watson, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Ruth Jones for the alleged wrongful death of Paul C. Jones on or about April 1, 1973 in the vicinity of Civic Center, 5th and Orange, City. - 27 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 DEDICATED 124PROVEMENTS - TRACT NO. 7700 - 1A CUESTA - Accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7700 - located southwest of Indianapolis Avenue and Bushard Street; authorized the release of the faithful performance portion of the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond and termination of the Subdivision Agreement, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer, and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company of this action. REINBURSEMENT - WATER MAIN - JOSEPH CAPOCCIAMA - Approved reimbursement in the amount of $3,040.75 to Joseph Capocciama for the construction of an off -site water main in Alhambra Drive, west of Beach Boulevard, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. DESIGN REVIEW NO. 73-8 - CIVIC CENTER EXTERIOR SIGNING - Approved the exterior signing for the Huntington beach Civic Center as recommended by the Design Review Board. - ELLIS AVENUE STORM DRAIN - CC-261 - Approved plans and specifications for the construction of storm drain pipe system in portions of Ellis Avenue, Delaware Street, Yukon Drive, Franklin Drive and an easement between Ellis Avenue and Yukon Drive, and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids. REINFORCED CONCRETE CHANNEL LINING - CC-262 - Approved plans and specifications for the construction of reinforced concrete channel lining of C5-SC2 storm drain channel and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids. ADDENDUM TO AGREEMNT - EDISON COMMUNITY PARK CONTRACT - RICHARD BIGLER & ASSOC. - Approved an Addendum to the Edison Community Park Agreement dated January 27, 1971, between the City of Huntington Beach and Richard Bigler and Associates, to increase the scope of work of the existing contract to include the Edison Easement properties east and west of Edison Community Park adjacent to Edison High School; for a cost not to exceed a flat fee of $9,000 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY TO COAST DEVELOPMENT CO. - APPROVED - Approved sale to Coast Development Company of property located at 609 and 611 18th Street, City, declared surplus by Resolution 3697 adopted June 4, 1973, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute deed on behalf of the City. FINAL TRACr MAP NO. 7635 - PORTION OF T.T.,7495 - SIGNAL LANDMARK, INC. The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map No. 7635 - portion of T. T. 7495 for adoption as follows: Developer: Signal Landmark, Inc., Santa Ana, California; Location: southwest corner of Talbert Avenue and Edwards Street; Acreage: 28.683; Lots: 126. At the request of Councilman Duke, the City Attorney clarified the procedure regarding Environmental Impact Reports in connection with Final Tract Maps and Tentative Tract Maps. On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7635, a portion of Tentative Tract Map No. 7495, 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 Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map and that the final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract Map No, 7495 on September 26, 1973. "13 Ago Page #5 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 I I Further instructed the City Clerk that sho iiwy affix her signature to the map and deposit same with any.licensed title compniiy after receipt of a writing from such title company stating that it will not record said map or cause it to be recorded until conditions have been complied with, and receipt by such title company of prior written consent to record said map from the City Clerk. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley BID AWARD - ATIANTA AVENUE STORM DRAIN & PUMP STATION - CC-221 - ECCO CONTRACTOn , The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that bids for Project CC-221 - construction of a storm drain pipe system in Beach, - Boulevard from Atlanta Avenue to 525 feet north, and in Atlanta Avenue from Beach Boulevard to 400 feet east, thence 160 feet north Atlanta Avenue to a storm drain pumping station, had been opened at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, July 16, 1973, in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk, Assistant City Attorney and the Director of Public Works, and that ECCO Contractors, Santa Ana, California, was the low bidder with a bid amount of $486,004.10. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the bid to ECCO Contractors, Santa Ana, California. The bids submitted were as follows: ECCO Contractors Santa Ana $486,004.10 ELCO Corporation Long Beach $548,169.60 Kordick & Sons Huntington Beach $575,353.59 (corrected) A motion was made by Councilman Green to award the contract for Project CC-221 to ECCO Contractors, Santa Ana, California, the lowest responsible bidder, for a bid amount of $486,004.10, hold all other bids until ECCO Contractors has executed contract for said work and filed necessary bonds; and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders at that time of the action, and return their bid bonds forthwith. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley BID AWARD - HUNTINGTON BEACH -FOUNTAIN VALLEY - TRAFFIC SIGNAL & LIGHTING FACILITIES - RELATED STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CC-230 - WM. HAM ELECTRIC The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that bids for Project CC-230 - construction and modification of traffic signals and lighting facilities at the intersection of Warner Avenue and Magnolia Street, along with miscellaneous related street improvements in the City of Huntington Beach and the City of Fountain Valley, had been opened at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, July 16, 1973, in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk, Assistant City Attorney and the Director of Publ ' ic. Works, and that William Rahn Electric, La Habra, California, was the low bidder with a bid amount of $31,828. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the bid to William Hahn Electric, La Habra, California. The bids submitted were as follows: Wm. Hahn Electric Grissom & Johnson Inc. Smith Electric Company Paul Gardner Corp. La Habra $31,828.00 Santa Ana $32,422.00 Stanton $33,602-00 Ontario $35,819.00 "9 Aw Page #6 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to award the contract for Project CC-230 to William Hahn Electric, La Habra, California, the lowest responsible bidder, for a bid amount of $31,828, hold all other bids until William Hahn Electric has executed contract for said work and filed necessary bonds; and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders at that time of the action, and return their bid bonds forthwith. The motion was passed by the following vote: I AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley PUBLIC HEARING - MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-3 - RES. NO. 3703 - ADOPTED Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a public hearing opened at the June 4, 1973 meeting 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 sidd of Delaware Street, 620 feet north of Garfield Avenue. Master Plan Amendment No. 73-3 had been continued to this date pending a determination by the Environmental Review Board. . The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recorm ending approval of Master Plan Amendment No. 73-3. 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 Gibbs, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-118 and approved Master Plan Amendment No. 73-3, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley The City Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 3703 a reading 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. 73-3." On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3703 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley PUBLIC HEARING - MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-4 - APPROVED - RES. NO. 3704 - ADOPTED Mayor Mayney announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a public hearing opened at the June 4, 1973 meeting 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. Master Plan Amendment No. 73-4 had been continued to this date pending a determination by the Environmental Review Board. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of Master Plan Amendment No. 73-4. 1 30 Page #7 - Council Minutes -- 7/16,173 There being no one preLerit to speak on IX tC1.7 aLi.d thi�r(-_ being no protests filed either oral or written, 1-he hearing was closed by the Mayor. On motion by Gibbs, Council. adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-319 and approved Master Plan Aivendment No. 73-4, by the foll-loving vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Greeii, Coen, D1,ke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen' S11,11p 1, e -7 The City Clerk was direc,,.�:­O. 1.) 'No. a. reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T111,, CIT� OF HUNT.-INGTO'N BEACH AMENDING ITS MASTER PLAN OF 1AND USE TO 1NG7 UDF '4LV;TFR PIAN A_MEN,-)1!ENT No. 73-4-1' On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3704 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley PUBLIC HEARING - MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-5 - APPROVED - RES. NO. 3731 - ADOPTED Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a public hearing open,ed at the July 2, 1973 iiweting on Master Plan Amendment No. 73-5, initiated by the Planning Commission, for ;q change from Office -Professional to Commercial, on property located at the northeast corner of Atlanta Avenue and Brook- hurst Street. Master Plan Amendment No. 73-5 had been continued to this date pending a determination by the Environmental Review Board. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of Master Plan Amendment No. 73-5. 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 Gibbs, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-123 and approved Master Plan Amendment No. 73-5 by the following vote- AYES- Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley The City Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 3731 a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ANENDING ITS MASTER PLAN OF LAND USE TO INCLUDE MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-5." On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3731 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES- Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley 31 Page #8 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 73-11 - APPROVED - ORD. NO. 1861 - FIRST READING Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a public hearing opened at the July 2, 1973 meeting on Zone Case No. 73-11, initiated by the Planning Commission, for a change of zone from RI Low Density Residential Development to R.5 Office -Professional District, on property located on the north side of Adams Avenue, approximately 580 feet east of Magnolia Street. Zone Case No. 73-11 had been continued to this date pending a determination by the Eavironmental Review Board. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Comtnission's reasons for recommending approval of Zone Case No. 73-11, 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 adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-121 and approved Zone Case No. 73-11 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1861 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 IA)CATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ADAMS AVENUE AND EAST OF MAGNOLIA STREET �ZONE CASE NO. 73-11) On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1861 by the following vote- AYES- Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matrxey NOES- Councilmen: None ABSENT. Councilmen: Shipley PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 73-12 - APPROVED - ORD. NO. 1862 - FIRST READING Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of the public hearing opened at the July 2, 1973 meeting of a public hearing on Zone Case No. 73-12, initiated by the Planning Commission, for change of zone from RI Low Density Residential District tD Cl Neighborhood Commercial District, with a 50 foot setback from the ultimate right of way line, on property located at the southwest corner of Indianapolis Avenue and Newland Street. Zone Case No. 73-12 had been continued to this date pending a determination by the Environmental Review Board. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of Zone Case No. 73-12. 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 adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-122 and approved Zone Case No. 73-12 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSEW: Councilmen: Shipley L I 3 Z Page #9 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1862 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 IDGATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF INDIANAPOLIS AVENUE AND NEWLAND STREETS." On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1862 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 73-13 - CONTINUEDTO 9117/73 Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance oi;�& public hearing opened at the July 2, 1973 meeting on Zone Case No. 73-13, initiated by the Planning Commission, for a change of zone from MI-A-0 Restricted Manufacturing District, combined with oil production to MR Mobilehome District, on property located on the west side fo Newland Street, approximately 700 feet north of Pacific Coast Highway. Councilman Green stated that he believed an Environmental Impact Report should be made on this zone change prior to any action by Council on the matter; and suggested that a requirement be made whereby Environmental Impact Reports would be required when the zone change would result in increased density. The Planning Director suggested that this matter be continued for 60 days. On motion by Green, Council continued Zone Case No. 73-13 to the September 17, 1973 meeting for the purpose of preparing an Environmental Impact Report on the zone change. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen- Shipley PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDNENT NO. 73-18 - APPROVED - ORD. NO. 1859 - FIRST READING ' Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a public hearing, opened at the July 2, 1973 meeting on Code Amendment No. 73-18, initiated by the Planning Commission, the intent being to amend Articles 973 (Miscellaneous Provisions) and 979 (Off -Street Parking) to,include provision therein for Temporary Parking Lots subject to approval of a- Use Permit by the Board of Zoning Adjustments for a maximum period of five years. This amendment would also set forth development standards for said temporary parking lots, such as paving, striping, landscaping and sign control. 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 adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-124 and approved Code Amendment No. 73-18 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley .313 Page #10 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1859 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9792.2.3, AMENDING SECTIONS 9792.2 AND 9792.2.2; AND ADDING SECTION 9730.28 PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS." I PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - COND. USE PERMIT 73-036 - T.T. MAP 7950 - APPROVED Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an appeal filed by Daniel/Webb Construction, Inc., Placentia, California, to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Use Permit No. 73-036 and Tentative Tract Map No. 7950 to allow the construction of a 24 unit planned residential development on a 3.86.acre parcel of land in the Rl-PD Low Density Residential District - Planned Residential. The subject property is located on the south side of Holland Drive and 265.5 feet east of Beach Boulevard. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publica- tion and posting had been met, and that other than the appeal, she had received no communications or written protests to Conditional Use Permit No. 73-036 and Tentative Tract Map No. 7950, or to the recommendation of denial by the Planning C ission. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 73-036 and Tentative Tract No. 7950. Discussion was held between the Planning Director and Council regarding the provisions of the Planned Residential Development section of the ordinance code. In response to a question by Councilman Duke regarding procedure, the City Attorney spoke regarding the legal aspects of the matter. Mayor Matney declared the hearing open. Mr. Ira E. Sheldon, 8047 Slater Avenue, City, addressed Council and informed them that he owned property directly south of the proposed development, and spoke regarding the status of the easement on the property. Mr. Lamar Stewart, Engineering Representative, Daniel/Webb Construction, Inc., addressed Council regarding the proposed development and spoke regarding the density factors involved. Re stated that he believed their company had met the intent of the Planned Residential Development section of the Ordinance Code and requested Council approval of the matter. Discussion was held between the Council and City Attorney. Mr. Edward Kerins, Planning Commission Chairman, addressed Council regarding the proposed development. Mayor Matney suggested that staff study the possibility of modifying the Planned Residential Development section of the Ordinance Code so that a distance separation other than 25 feet could be allowed between single detached units. Mr. Robert L. Redman, 17421 Marken Lane, City, Vice -President of the Dutch Haven Homeowners Assopiation, addressed Council and stated that their organization favored the proposed development. I Mr. Ed Webb, Daniel/Webb Construction, Inc., developer, addressed Council regarding the proposed development. and stated that he believed it was a desirable project for the City. 34 Page #11 —Council Minutes - 7/16/73 I I I Discussion was held by Council on the matter. There being no one present to further speak on the matter, and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to overrule the decision of the Planning Cmaission and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 73-036 and Tentative Tract No. 7950, and failed to pass by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley On motion by Coen, Council overruled the decision of the Planning Commission; adopted Exemption Declaration No. 72-105 and approved Conditional Use Permit No. 73-036 and Tentative Tract Map No. 7950, subject to those conditions suggested by staff in their report dated June 19, 1973, with the exception of #4 - relative to breezeway construction. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES:. Councilmen- Bartlett, Green, Coen, Matney� NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Duke ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley On motion by Duke, Council directed the Planning Commission to study the matter of amending the Rl-PD Ordinance Code on building separation setbacks. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney Gibbs PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE -CASE NO. 73-6 - DENIED Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an appeal filed by Mr, B. G. Williams to the denial by the Planning Commission of a petition for a change of zone on 1.36 acres of land from M2-O-CD Industrial District combined with oil production with Civic District Suffix to R2-CD Medium Density Resi- dential District with Civic District Suffix. Subject property is located on the northwest corner of Huntington Avenue and Utica Street. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publica- tion and posting had been met, and that in addition to the letter of appeal, she had received a communication from Mr. Leonard Wright, 606 15th Street, City, opposing Zone Case No. 73-6. Councilman Green stated that he believed an Exemption Declaration was inadequate and that he would oppose adoption of same as he believed an Environmental Impact Report should be required due to the increased density. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending denial of Zone Case No. 73-6. Mayor Matney declared the hearing open. Mr. B. G. Williams, 411 Main Street, City, appellant, addressed Council regarding the history of the matter and gave,reasons why he believed the requested zoning was appropriate to the &red, Page #12 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 Discussion was held by Council on the matter. The Planning Director stated that a zone change study for the area had been initiated by the Planning Commission. I 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 denied Zone Case No. 73-6 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Coen ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 73-16 - APPROVED - ORD. NO. 1860 FIRST READING Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Code Amendment No. 73-16, initiated by the Planning Commission, the intent being to repeal Section 9203.4.1 and make minor corrections to eliminate duplication or ambiguities. The 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. 73-16 or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission. 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. I On motion by Gibbs, Council approved Code Amendment No. 73-16 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen:. None ABSENT: Councilmen, Shipley The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1860 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE ]BY REPFALING SECTIONS 9203.2.2 AND 9481.10 TO AMEND R3 REGULATIONS AND SERVICE STATION STANDARDS." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1860 by the following vote- AYES- Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley PUBLIC HEARING - SOCIETY & CULTURE SECTION - POLICY PLAN - CONTINUED TO 9/4/73 Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing for the purpose of considering recommendations by the Citizen's Steering Coomittee for Goals and Objectives regarding the Society and Culture Section of the Policy Plan which will become an adopted part of the Master Plan for the City of Huntington Beach. 36 Page #13 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 I The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements.for publication and posting bad been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to the Society and Culture Section -of the Policy Plan or to the recommendation of the Planning Commission that said section be approved as modified. The City Administrator reported on the matter and brought Council's attention to, certain terminology in the plan which he recommended should be modified prior to approval of the plan. The City Attorney stated that he concurred with the recommendation of the City Administrator relative to the terminology contained in the plan. Mr. Marcus Porter, City Planning Commissioner, addressed Council regarding the efforts which were made in preparing this section of the Policy Plan. Discussion was held by Council concerning continuing the public hearing to allow portions of the plan to be more appropriately worded and Councilman Duke requested that material on the matter be sent in advance to the Council to afford them an opportunity to study the proposed modifications. Mrs. Jeannette Turk, 15271 Newcastle Lane, City, member of the Goals and Objectives C �ittee, addressed Council concerning the policy plan. On motion by Green, Council continued the public hearing on the Society and Culture Section of the Policy Plan to the September 4, 1973, Council meeting for the purpose of allowing the City Administrator, City Attorney, Planning Commission and Goals and Objectives members to meet to discuss the changes in wording which may be necessary. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - USE PERMIT NOS. 73-3-, 73-5 & 73-6 Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing.on appeals which he had filed to the approval by the Planning Commission to allow the construction of three 20 unit apartment complexes (total of 60 units) pursuant to S. 9202 * 3.1.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, on property located on the west side of Holly Street, 185 feet south of Garfield Avenue in the R3 Medium High Density Residential District. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publica- tion and posting had been met,and that in addition to the letter of appeal, she had received a communication frcm Mr. Martin A. Kordick, Kordick & Son, Inc., City, opposing the granting of said Use Permits. The Mayor stated that he had appealed this matter as he believed the proposed use was incompatible with the area. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of said Use Permits and spoke regarding various aspects of the matter. Mayor Matney declared the hearing open. 37 Page #14 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 Mr. Bruce Greer, 18792 Stewart Street, City, addressed Gouncil and stated that he believed the proposed use was incompatible with the area. Mr. James Montgomery, P. 0. Box 2245, City, applicant, addressed Council and requested that a decision be reached on this matter, Councilman Green stated that he believed that an Environmental Impact Report should have been required on this project. Mr. Carlos Reeves, 525 Alabama Street, City, representing the owner of Lhe property addressed Council in favor of the proposed development and spoke regarding the history of the property. Mr. Don Weir, 428 Main Street, City, property owner in the area, addressed Council and stated that he believed the property should be industrially zoned. I 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. A motion was made by Councilman Matney to overrule the Planning Commission and direct that those three parcels be rezoned to M-1 Light Industrial District. Following discussion by Council, the motion made by Mayor Matney was withdrawn. On motion by Matney, Council overruled the decision of the Planning Commission and denied Use Permit Nos. 73-3, 73-5, and.73-6, and directed the Planning Commission to initiate a Master Plan Amendment with the suggestion that it be overall industrial development. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: Bartlett ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley HEARING - OIL WELL NUISANCE ABATEMENT - RES. NO. 3726 - ADOPTED Mayor Matney announced that this was the day wd hour set for an oil well nuisance abatement hearing on Oil Well "Dollar" #8 - Mr. Howard O'Brien - located on Lots 9 and 10, Block 110, Huntington Beach Tract, pursuant to Section 2371 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification and posting had been met and that she had received no communication or written protests to the recommendation of the Department of Building and Community Development that the nuisance be abated. Mr. James Georges, Deputy City Attorney, distributed the applicable sections of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code for Council's information and spoke regarding the provisions therein. Deputy City Attorney Georges called on Mr. Herbert A. Day, Oil Field Superintendent to give testimony on the matter, and after being sworn in by the City Clerk, Mr. Day deposed on the matter. Deputy City Attorney Georges submitted the City Clerk mark them as Exhibits 1 record show that Mr. O'Brien's Counsel submitted them to the City Council as six photographs of the site and requested through 6, and the Mayor directed that the had reviewed the photographs. Mr. Georges evidence of the nuisance. that then I I I Page #15 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 I I The Deputy City Attorney then requested that the three notices sent to Mr. O'Brien on the matter be marked by the City Clerk as City Exhibits 7 through 9. Following examination by the Oil Field Superintendent, the Mayor requested that the record show that the Council had received and examined them as evidence. The Oil Field Superintendent then spoke regarding the condition of the property. Mr. Robert Vedell, Attorney for Mr. O'Brien, 908 N. Bristol Street, Santa Ana, addressed Council and requested that the Oil Field Superintendent read a-portion.of Section 2361 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Mr. Vedell then directed several questions to the Oil Field Superintendent relative to the condition of the property. The Deputy City Attorney again addressed Council on the matter and stated the fact that the operator had not complied with the provisions of the code relative to applying for reactivation of a well within 20 days after the date of notice. He stated that a time elapse of approximately lk years had occurred. Mr. Vedell again addressed Council and stated that he did not believe a nuisance existed as the operator had not intented to cease production of the well permanently and that he should be allowed the opportunity to apply for reactivation of the well. He requested that it not be declared a nuisance and that the matter be continued to give the operator an opportunity to comply and reactivate the well. On motion by Green, Council found Oil Well "Dollar" #8, located on Lots 9 and 10, Block 110, Huntington Beach Tract to be an idle well under Section 2361 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and directed the City Clerk to read Resolution No. 3726 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING NUISANCE ABATEMENT." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3726 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, RESOLUTIONS Green, Coen, Duke, Matney Gibbs Councilman Duke requested that Resolution No. 3718 pertaining to the allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be withheld for separate discussion. On motion by Duke, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 3728, 3720 and 3730 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney Gibbs RES. NO. 3728 - ADOPTED - ENDORSES RESOLUTION OF SANTA AM RIVERLSANTIAGO CREEK GREENBELT COMM. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ENDORSING RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA ANA RIVER/SANTIAGO CREEK GREENBELT COMMISSION URGING PUBLIC AGENCIES TO HOLD LAND ON ORANGE COUNTY COASTLINE IN THE PUBLIC DOMIN." WC01 am Page #16 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 1 RES. NO. 3720 ADOPTED - EXPANSION OF CONTRACT WITH COUNTY - ALCOHOL & TRAFFIC SAFETY "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPANSION OF CONTRACT WITH ORANGE COUNTY FOR ALCOHOL AND TRAFFIC SAFETY INCREASED LAW ENFORCEMENT." RES. NO. 3730 - ADOPTED - YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR." RES. NO. 3718 - ADOPTED - ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3718 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SETTING OUT CRITERIA FOR DETER- MINING ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS." Discussion was held by Council concerning terminology contained in the agreement and the City Administrator addressed Council on the matter. It was determined by the Council that the word "should" be substituted for the word "shall" in No. 3 of the proposed resolution. The City Attorney informed Council that said change in No. 3 could be made by interdelineation. The City Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 3718 a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SETTING OUT CRITERIA FOR DETERKINING ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3718 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 1844 - REMOVED FROM AGEN[DA - REPEALS S. 9310.46 - "EXCEPTIONS" The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1844 for a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALINC SECTION 9310.46 ENTITLED$ "EXCEPTIONS"." Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Green that Ordinance No. 1844 be removed from the Council Agenda. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen- Shipley, Gibbs On motion by Green, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1830 and 1857 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen. Shipley, Gibbs IV Page #17 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 I I ORD. NO. 1830 - ADOPTED - ISSUANCE OF PERMITS DURING APPEALS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH'OIDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 9885 PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF PERkT-S.�DVRINd.,.'1... APPEAIS. ORD. NO. 1857 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE - KEEPING OF WILD OR VICIOUS ANIMALS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 4251 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE CONCERNING THE KEEPING OF WILD OR VICIOUS ANIMALS." ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION On motion by Green, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 1865 by title, and waived further reading by the following vote: AYES- Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES- Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs ORD. NO. 1865 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CODE PERTAINING TO APPEAL PROCEDURES. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9815.1, 9815.1.1, 9815.1.2, 9815.2, 9815.4.2, 9815.5 AND 9881; AND ADDING SECTION 9811.6.1 PERTAINING TO APPEAL PROCEDURES." EXTENSION OF CITY OPTION RIGHTS UNDER ESCROW - MEADOWLARK GOLF COURSE - EXECUTION AUTHORIZED The City Administrator reported on the negotiations for the acquisition of the Meadowlark Golf Course and requested Council authority to request.Shapell Industries, Inc., to extend the escrow 60 days. On motion by Duke, Council directed the City Administrator to solicit the extension of the escrow agreement with Mr. C. B. Hollingsworth, Shapell Industries, Inc., and Mr. Roland W. Sims, pursuant to the letter from Shapell Industries, Inc., dated July 16, 1973, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Duke, Hatney Gibbs SU*MR YOUTH TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES - AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED The City Administrator reported on the Summer Youth Transportation Program sponsored by the National League of Cities -United States Conference of Mayors utilizing Federal Funds to provide free transportation for disadvantaged youth during the summer months to enable them to participate in employment, educational, cultural and recreational activities outside their own neighborhoods, which would otherwise not be possible. He stated that he planned to discuss this matter further with the staff and Recreation and Parks Department, and if programs are available that can be utilized, he requested Council authorization to enter into the agreement with the National League of Cities and United States Conference of Mayors. 41 Page #18 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 On motion by Green, Council authorized the City AdmInistrator to enter into an agree- ment with the National League of Cities -United Sl:aLes Conferenee of Mayors to provide free transportation for disadvantaged youth during the summer months for the afore- mentioned purposes. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: Coen ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs COM14UNITY SCIENCE LABORATORY PROJECT Mr. Floyd Belsito, Executive Assistant, reported on a conversation he had with Dr. Richard Altimari of the Huntington Beach Union High School District regarding a proposal which had been before the State for funding of a Community Science Labora- tory Project to be used throughout the District for various types of laboratory functions including the preparation and testing required for Environmental Impact Reports. He stated that they would be working with laboratory experiments in the field at such locations as the Central Huntington Park. Mr. Belsito stated that the proposal had not been included in the State budget and that the school district was looking toward City participation in the project in the form of housing, maintenance and operation of the laboratory vehicle and sharing in the employment of the person who would operate the vehicle and conduct the required tests. Discussion was held by Council on the matter, and Councilman Green suggested that Council indicated to the Huntington Beach High School District that they are recep- tive to the proposal but would like to have a presentation made by the School District to the Environmental Council for further report to Council. INVITATION TO COUNCIL - ANNUAL MEETING OF ORANGE COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION The City Administrator informed Council that they were invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Orange County Fire Chiefs Association to be held July 19, 1973 at the Gothard Street Fire Station at which time a tour of.the nearly completed facilities will be conducted. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - IVY ADDISON - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT. Miss Ivy Addison, 504 Main Street, City, addressed Council regarding her concern relative to the development plans for the downtown area. She read a petition on the matter and submitted it to the Public Information Officer. EMUIREMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL D(PACT REPORT - ZONE CHANGES TO RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION On motion by Green, Council directed the Environmental Review Board to require an Environmental Impact Report when a zone change proposes to put property zoned for non-residential purposes into a residential classification because of the density inducing impact of any such zone change. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney Gibbs I I 1� 420 Page #19 - Council Minutes - 7/16/73 LOW COST NEUTERING CLINIC TO BE RESEARCHED Councilman Coen commented on the increase in man hours by California Animal Control on calls related to cats, and discussion was held by Council on the matter. Mayor Matney requested that the City Administrator research a low cost neutering clinic and that a proposal be presented to Council on the matter. RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED - ENDORSING SCA 1 - REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION Councilman Bartlett brought Council's attention to a constitutional amendment proposed by Senator Arlen Gregoria which,would provide for an independent non -partisan . . reapportionment commission and recommended that Council go on record in support of this legislation. The Council directed that a resolution be prepared endorsing constitutional amendment, SCA I introduced by Senator Gregorio to provide for an independent non -partisan reapportionment commission. ITEM RECEIVED AND FIIZD BY THE CITY COUNCIL P-1. Orange County Citizens Direction Finding Commission - Second Annual Report - 1972. P-2, Communication from Senator Arlen Gregario requesting support and comments on Constitutional Amendment, SCA I introduced by Senator Gregario. P-3, Communication from Housing Coalition of Orange County urging support of their request to the President of the United States asking for an end to the moratorium on Federally assisted housing programs. P-4. California Animal Control Monthly Report of Animal Services. P-5. Vandalism Report of City Property - 1/73 - 6/73. P-6. California Humane Council Control Survey 1973. P-7. Building & Community Development Department Monthly Report. P-8. Communication from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors urging support of their policy position relevant to AB 1181 - Establishment of the So. Calif. Area Planning Organization. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Green, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 11:20 P.M. to Monday, August 6, 1973 at 5:30 P.M. in the Adminis- trative Annex. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs City Clerk and ex-offirio Clerk of the City Council of the City ATTEST: of Huntington Beach, California MTn_e� n rew Jerry A. City Clerk Mayor 7- 43