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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-08-20L' MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, August 20, 1973 Mayor Matney 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, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney Councilmen Absent: Shipley, Coen JOINT MEETING - H.B. UNION NIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD - CONTROLLED GROWTH Mr. Dennis H. Mangers, President of the Board of Trustees of the Huntington Beach Union High School District addressed Council regarding the policy which the City of San Diego has taken to alleviate their overcrowded school conditions. He introduced Mr. Robert Martin, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Huntington Beach Union High School District and Mr. Glen Dysinger, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools, and Mr. Jack S. Roper, Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Dysinger addressed the Council regarding the school district's proposed plan and the reasons why he believed that as an interim measure it would prove to be a workable solution. The City Attorney spoke regarding the adaptation of the San Diego policy to the City and presented his recommendations on the matter. Considerable discussion was held between the School District representatives and the Council on various aspects of the proposed plan. The City Attorney gave reasons for his recommendation that the Council adopt an amendment to the City's ordinance code which would provide additional grounds for the denial of Use Permits and perhaps provisions which would give additional grounds to denial. of Tentative Tract Maps. Mr. Mangers stated that the Board was requesting that this plan be approved in concept by the City Council and that the City and School District work toward its development for presentation to the County Counsel. Councilman Green suggested that the School District contact all the cities within the school district relative to this matter. Councilman Duke spoke regarding the role of Environmental Impact Reports in this issue and discussion was held on this aspect of the matter. Mr. Waiter Johnson, City Librarian, addressed Council regarding the efforts which the library has made to establish joint ventures between cities, thereby affording better utilization of facilities. G A Page #2 - Council Minutes - 8/20/73 It was determined that the staffs of the City and the School Board should work closely together to establish a specific proposal which would include the best legal approach, to be reviewed by the City Council and the School Board, with the understanding that industrial and commercial developments would not be included, and that an interim report would be presented in 30 days which would enable the City Council and School Board to make and formulate a policy in this matter. An TnTmxTVvior On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 6:48 P.M. The motion was passed by the following vote, AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen ATTEST - Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California L -, a �- � �; 7,,t - M Jerry A. Matney Mayor 6)5 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, August 20, 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. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney Councilmen Absent: Shipley, Coen CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS DELETED) Councilwoman Gibbs requested that the Consent Calendar items pertaining to Tentative Tract No. 7495 be withheld for separate discussion. CONSENT CALEI3S)AR (ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley., Coen MINUTES..- Approved and adopted minutes of theadjourned regular meeting of.August 6, 1973 and the regular meeting of August 6, 1973, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk. DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO. 6510. - LONG-DeYOUNG - Accepted.improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 6510 - located southeast .of Indianapolis Avenue and Magnolia Street; authorized the release of.the Improvement Bond, the Monument .Bond and the.termination of the Subdivision Agreement, and directed. the City Clerk to notify the developer, and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company. CLAIM N0. 73-52 - OPEN RQAD CENTER — DENIED - Denied Claim No..73-52 filed by Robbi Bailor,.owner of Open Road Center, for alleged damages to customeres vehicle,by a City vehicle on or about July 11, 1973 in the vicinity of Beach Boulevard and Parkside Lane CLAIM No. 73.-53 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO. - DENIED - Denied -Claim No. 73-53 filed by Southern California Gas Company for alleged damages to automobile by a.City vehicle on or about July 16, 1973 in the vicinity of Garden Grove Boulevard at Goldenwest Street. DESIGN REVIEW NO. 73-11 - WELL SITE #7 - Approved the proposed plot plan and landscape and wall designs for.Well Site #7 located at the corner of Garfield Avenue and Lindsay Lane. G6 Page # 2 - Council Minutes - 8/20/73 CLAIM NO. 73-54 - JOHN E. & LETA J. EBERSTEIN - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-53 filed by John E. and Leta J. Eberstein for alleged property damages caused by leak from water main sometime between July and August 1973, in the vicinity of 20231 Deervale Lane. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 8039 - ALL OF TENTATIVg TRACT 8039 - HUNTINGTON HARBOUR CORP. Accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 8039 being all of Tentative Tract No. 8039, located 300 feet north of Warner Avenue and 300 feet northeast of Pacific Coast Highway; Acreage: 12.665; Lots: 3 lots and Lots A, B, and C; Developer: Huntington Harbour Corporation, Huntington Beach, California; adopted the map subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department in Resolution No. 3056, adopted October 10, 1969, with the additional stipulation that 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 the Tentative Tract Map No. 8039 on March 20, 1974. Environmental Impact Statement No. 72-2 was adopted by the Environmental Review-,.a6Ard an July 31, 1973 and by the Planning Commission on August 7, 1973. 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. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS - SUPPLEMENT TO AGREEMENT - Approved supplement to an Agreement dated July 2, 1973, for Collection of Sewer Connection Charges in District #3, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. REMAINING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - (APPROVED) Comneilwoman Gibbs requested clarification regarding the soil conditions in connection with the Final Tract Maps submitted for approval by Signal Landmark -:Inc., and discussion was held between the Council, Acting Director of Public Works and Mr. George Stringer, representative of the developer. On motion by Gibbs, the following items were approved as recommended, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7634 - A PORTION OF TENTATIVE TRACT .7495 - SIGNAL LANDMARK;-.;-.INC. Approved and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of the agreement and accepted bond guaranteeing dedication of land for park sites or payment of a fee in lieu thereof, accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final.. Tract Map No. 7634, a portion of Tentative Tract No. 7495, located on the east side of Graham Street, approximately 1290 feet south of Slater Avenue; Acreage: 18.112; Lots: 89; Developer: Signal Landmark, Inc., Santa Ana, 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 addi-. tional stipulations that the Park and Recreation fees payment shall be accepted or the performance bond posted prior to recordation of the final map and that the final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract No. 7495 on September 26, 1973, and upon the fol-lowing'-mitigating measures as outlined by the Environmental Review Board: 6I Page #3 - Council Minutes - 8/20/73 1. The minimum setback of all dwelling units from the normal travel lane of arterial streets or highway shall be 35 feet. However, on lots where the developer can- not provide this setback due to fixed design, an insulation of a higher density than normal and.thermal windows, to reduce the noise from traffic to a level not to Exceed 55 dBA within the living units shall be provided. 2. Forced air ventilation shall be made available to all dwelling units upon request of purchaser. 3. Full insulation -of all exterior walls and ceilings of dwellings shall be provided to minimize the burden on heating and cooling systems, 4. Disposal of building spoils: unusable lumber, tar paper, wire, pipe and other excess or unusable waste shall be dumped at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 5. The project shall be constructed with balanced power to reduce possible overloading on any one energy source. 6. Building foundations for this project shall be designed to withstand a maximum gravity acceleration of 9.7 ft./sec. as outlined by the Environmental Impact Report. Environmental Impact Statement No. 73-6 was approved by the Environmental Review Board on August 14, 1973. 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. FU7AL TRACT MAP NO. 7635 - A PORTION OF TENTATIVE TRACT 7495 - SIGNAL LANDMARK INC. - Accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7635, a portion of Tentative Tract No. 7495, located at the southwest corner of Talbert Avenue and Edwards Street; Acreage: 28.683; Lots: 126; Developer: Signal Landmark, Inc:., Santa Pma, California; adopted the map subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department ire Resolution No. 3456, 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 the Tentative Tract Map No. 7495 on September 26, 1973, and upon the following mitigating measures as outlined by the Environmental Review Board: 1. The minimum setback of all dwelling units from the normal travel lane of arterial ,streets or highway shall be 35 feet. However, on lots where the developer can- not provide this setback due to fixed design, an insulation of a higher density than normal and thermal windows, to reduce the noise from traffic to a. level not to exceed 55 dBA within the living units shall be provided. 2. Forced air ventilation shall be made available to all dwelling units upon request of` purchaser. 69, Wage #4 - Council Minutes 8/20/73 3. Full insulation•oi all exterior walls and ceilings of dwellings shall be provided to minimize the burden on heating and cooling systems. 4. Disposal of building spoils: unusable lumber, tar paper, wire, pipe and other excess or unusable waste shall be dumped at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 5. The project shall be constructed with balanced power to reduce possible overloading on any one energy source. 6. Building foundations for this project shall be designed to withstand a maximum gravity acceleration of 9.7 ft./see. as outlined by the Environmental Impact Report. Environmental Impact Statement No. 73-6 was approved by the Environmental Review Board on August 14, 1973. 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. F IML TRACT XAP NO. 7636 - A PORTION OF TENTATIVE TRACT 7495 - SIGNAL LANDMARK, INC. - Approved and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of the agreement and accepted bond guarantgeing dedication of land for park sites or payment of a fee in lieu thereof, accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on, Final Tract Mlap No. 7495, located at the northeast corner of Talbert Avenue and Springdale Street; Acreage: 21.649; Lots: 97; Developer: Signal Landmark, Inc., Santa, Ana, 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 Park and Recreation fees payment shall be accepted or the performance bond posted prior to recordation of the final map and that the final map shaft be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract No. 7495 on. September 26, 1973, and upon the following mitigating measures as outlined by the } nvironwental Review Hoard: 1. The minimum setback of all dwelling units from the noznna.l travel lane of, arterial strzets or highway shall be 35 feet. However, on Tots where the developer can not provide this setback due to fixed design, an insulation of a higher density town normal and thermal irindows, to reduce the noise from traffic to a level not to exceed 55 dBA within the living units shall be plovided. 2. Forced air ventilation shall be made available to all dwelling units upon request of purchaser. 3. Full insulation,o.f all exterior walls and ceilings of dwellings shall be provided to minimize the burden on heating and cooling systems. 4. Disposal of building spoils: unusable lumber, tar paper, wire, pipe and other excess or unusable waste shall be dumped at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. Page #5 - Council Minutes 8/20/73 5. The project shall be constructed with balanced power to reduce possible overloading I on any one energy source. 6. Building foundations for this project shall be designed to withstand a maximum gravity acceleration of 9.7 ft./sec. as outlined by the Environmental Impact Report. Environmental Impact Statement No, 73-6 was approved by the Environmental Review Board on August 14, 1973. 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. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7637 - A PORTION OF TENTATIVE TRACT 7495 - SIGNAL LANDMARK, INC,- Approved and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of the agreement and accepted bond guaranteeing dedication of land for park sites or payment of a fee in lieu thereof, accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract r1a.p No. 7637, a portion of Tentative Tract No. 7495, located at the northwest corner of Talbert Avenue and Springdale Street; Acreage: 28.308; Lots: 121; Developer: Signal 'Landmark, Inc., Santa Ana, 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 Park and Recreation fees payment shall be accepted or the performs -ace bond posted prior to recordation of the final map and that the final map shall be recorded .prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract No. 7495 on September 26, 1973, and upon the following mitigating measures as outlined by the Environmental Review Board: 1. The minimum setback of all dwelling units from the normal travel lane of arterial streets or highway shall be 35 feet. However, on lots where the developer can- not provide this setback due to fixed design, an insulation of a higher density than normal and thermal. -windows, to reduce the noise from traffic to a level not to exceed 55 dBA within the living units shall be provided. 2. Forced air ventilation shall be made available to all dwelling units upon request of purchaser. 3. Full insulation .of.all exterior walls and. ceilings of dwellings shall be provided to minimize the burden on heating and cooling systems, 4. Disposal of building spoils: unusable lumber, tar paper, wire, pipe and other excess or unusable waste shall be dumped at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 5. The project shall be constructed -with balanced power to reduce possible overloading on anyone,energy source. 6. Building foundations for this project shall be designed to withstand a maximum gravity acceleration of 9.7 ft./sec. as outlined by the Environmental Impact Report. . 7 Page #6 - Council Minutes - 8/20/73 Environmental Impact Statement No. 73-6 was approved by the Environmental. Review Board on August 14, 1973. 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. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 7634 -_SIGNAL LANDMARK, „INC. - Accepted Faithful Performance Bond No. 2061612, Labor and Material Bond iNo. 2061612 - (Safeco insurance Companies); and authorized the execution of the Subdivision Agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 7635 - SIGNAL LANDMARK, INC. - Accepted Faithful Performance Bond No. 2061315, Labor and Material. Bond No. 2061315 - (Safeco Insurance Companies); and authorized the execution of the Subdivision Agreement, as recommendec, by the Director of Public Works. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 7636 SIGNAL LAND}MARK INC. - Accepted Faithful Performance Bond No. 2061614, Labor and Material Bond No. 2061614 - (Safeco Insurance Ccropmnies); and authorized the execution of the Subdivision Agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. STUTBDIVISIMI ACREM-ENT - TRACT NO. 7637 - SIGNAL LANDMARK INC, - Accepted Faithful Performance Bond No. 2061616, Labor and Material Bond No. 2061616 - (Safeco Insurance Companies); and authorized the execution of the Subdivision Agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. RESOLFTIOriS ADOPTED Mayor Matney directed that Resolution No. 3748 pertaining to the contract between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council be removed from the Agenda and referred back for further clarification. On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 3747, 3749 and 3750 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney Coen RES. NO. 3747 - ADOPTED_ - REQUESTS ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY - CIVIL DEFENSE PURPOSES - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY FOR CIVIL DEFENSE PURPOSES UNDER PUBLIC LAi 655, 84th CONGRESS (70th STAT. 493)." �1 Page #7 - Council Minutes - 8/20/73 RES. NO. 3749 ADOPTED - FIXES TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1973-74 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR SAID CTTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1973-1974." RES. NO. _3750_- ADOPTED - ACQUI. OF PROPERTY - PUMP STATION & STORM DRAIN SYSTEM "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN .REAL PROPERTY FOR RIGHTS OF WAY AND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PUMP STATION AND STORM DRAIN SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SUCH PROPERTY BY CONDEMNATION OR NEGOTIATION AND DIRECTING ITS ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION." REQUEST FOR STUDENT REAPPOINTMENTS - ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL -.APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Chairman of the Environmental Council requesting that Council formally approve the reappointments of Eatar Oden, Huntington.Beach High School, Larry Froley, Cal -State Long Beach, Harry Harbison, Golden West College, to the Huntington Beach Environmental Council. On motion by Green, Council formally approved the reappointments of Eaar Oden, Larry Froley and.Harry Harbison to terms on the Huntington Beach Environmental Council to expire September 30, 1974. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen CHARTER REVISION COMI7TEE - ARGIWNTS IN FAVOR OF APPOINTIVE OFFICES APPROVED The City Clerk presented Arguments favoring appointive City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer, prepared by the Charter Revision Committee and submitted for Council approval and execution by the Mayor on behalf of Council. On motion by Green, Council approved the Arguments favoring appointive City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer as submitted by the Citizens Charter Revision Comiaittee, and directed the Mayor to execute same on behalf of Council and approved the addi- tional signatories. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney Coen Mayor Matney directed that Ordinance No. 1866 pertaining to food handling establish- ments be deleted from the Agenda for further clarification. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION On motion by Green, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 1867 by title, and waived further reading by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen.: Shipley, Coen Page #8 - Council Minutes - 8/20/73 ORD. NO. 1867 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CODE - PLUMBING PERMIT FEES "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 8413.1 CONCERNING PLUMBING PERMIT FEES." REQUEST - WESTERN VENDING MACHINE OPERATORS' ASSN. - (CA 73-88) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Western Vending Machine Operators' Association of Southern California, 4856 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, California, requesting relief from what they alleged to be excessive and unreasonable license fees on the bulk vending industry. This matter had been deferred from the June 18, 1973 meeting for report from the City Administrator. The City Administrator stated that it was his recommendation that the present policy be continued until a gross receipts ordinance is adopted by the City for all businesses. On motion by Green, Council directed that the request from Western Vending Machine Operators' Association relative to the license fees charged to the bulk vending industry be received and filed. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: Pion ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney Coen REPORT OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND JUSTIFICATION - RECEIVED & FILED - (CA 73-89) The City Administrator presented an updated list of new budget positions for the information of Council and stated that they would be provided with a report period- ically on this matter. The City Administrator reported that Councilman Green had recommended that the City's Environmental Department be made a division of the City Administrator's Department. Councilman Green spoke regarding the reasons for his recommendation on this matter. On motion by Green, Council directed that the. updated list of new budgeted positions submitted by the City Administrator be received and filed. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney Coen ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZED - CALIFORNIA ANIMAL CONTROL - (CA 73-90) The City Administrator informed Council of his recommendation that California Animal Control hire additional personnel and that a low cost spay and neutering clinic be established. Discussion was held by Council on the matter. Mr. Dennis Smith, General Manager of California Animal Control, addressed Council regarding the need for an additional license inspector and animal control officer stating that it would enable CAC to provide full 24 hour service to the City. Mr. Smith further stated that a spay and neutering clinic could be self-supporting. 1 1 t3 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 8/20/73 Following discussion, on motion by Duke, Council accepted Recommendation #1, presented by the City Administrator as follows: (1) Authorize California Animal Control to hire additional personnel. This would include one licensing inspector, relieving the animal control officer from this function and have him patrol the downtown and beach areas: In addition to the licensing inspector, one additional animal control officer should be hired, enabling CAC to provide full 24-hour service to the city. Additional costs for the remaining contract year total $9,000 and the funding would come from . citation revenues, and further directed that consideration of Recommendation #2 relative to the spay and neutering clinic be postponed to a later date. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen BICYCLE SAFETY REPORT COUNCIL ON RECORD IN SUPPORT OF STRONG ENFORCEMENT OF. SAFETY LAWS - (CA 73-91). The City Administrator presented a.report and statistics regarding the Police Depart- ment's bicycle safety enforcement program. Councilman Green spoke regarding the importance of strict enforcement of bicycle safety laws and discussion was held by Council on the matter. A motionwas made by. Councilman Green, that Council go on record as fully supporting .strong enforcement of the City's bicycle safety laws. Police Chief Robitaille reported on the Police Department's efforts to promote bicycle safety. Councilman Duke suggested an amendment to Councilman Green's motion - that consideration be given to having the schools and City make a joint effort to require that children riding bicycles to school be required to attend bicycle safety classes. The motion made by Councilman Green including the amendment as suggested by Councilmai Duke, was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH FORMATION OF TOWN LOT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #73�-01 - APPROVED The City Administrator reported on a proposal to create an assessment district in the area lying between 17th Street and Goldenwest Street and between Orange and Palm Avenues. He informed Council that it was his recommendation that the Acting Director of Public Works be directed to proceed with the formation of the district; to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications, and authorize the employment of special counsel therefor. r4 +r Page #10 - Council Minutes - 8/20/73 The Acting; Director or Public Works reported on aspects of the proposed ,a:;.sessmen.t district and stated that an Environmental Impart Report would be required, as well. as permission from the Coastal Commission. Discussion was held by Council regarding the matter. On motion by Green, Council authorized the Acting Director of Public Works to proceed with the formation of the district; to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications, and authorize the employment of special, counsel. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen POLICY PLAN CITIZEN'S GOALS & OBJECTIVES COMMITTEE The City Administrator reported that pursuant to Council direction, a meeting had been held between the staff, Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce, Environmental Council and the Citizen's Goals and Objectives Committee for the purpose of reviewing the various sections of the Policy Plan. He stated that he believed it was the consensus of all parties that therecommendations of the 4ommittee should not be an integral part of the City's general plan, but should be considered as concepts and ideals which the City should strive toward but which, in many instances would not necessarily be obtainable. He informed Council that a resolution had been prepared adopting the objectives and principles of the Environment and Resources Section of the Policy Plan for the City, and if Council concurs, could be presented at the September 4, 1973 meeting. Mayor Matney requested that the proposed resolution be presented to Council at the September 4, 1973 meeting. INFORMAL MEETING OF COUNCIL TO BE SCHEDULED The City Administrator recommended that the Council schedule an informal meeting on August 27, 1973 to tour the new Civic Center facilities and to review the report on the sources of funding for the Coastline Study with the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development. CONSULTANT SERVICES - ANALYSIS OF DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS - REPORT RE VESTED The City Administrator informed Council of his recommendation that the services of Public Management Service, Inc., be retained for the purpose of conducting a thorough analysis of the operation of the Department of Public Works and the Recreation and Parks Department. He stated that he believed this study would result in a very substantial savings to the City. Discussion was held by Council on the matter and the City Administrator reported further regarding the reasons for his recommendation. The Council requested that the City Administrator provide additional information on this matter for the September 4, 1973 meeting. 1 1 4 Page #11 - Council Minutes - 8/20/73 BEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - EDISON TANK FARM EXPANSION Mrs. Marie.Buckland, 21771 Kiowa Lane, City, addressed Council and informed them of the action which she intends to take relative to the Edison tank farm.expansion and submitted material which she had compiled on the matter. Following discussion on the matter, Mayor Matney directed that the material submitted by Mrs. Buckland be received and filed. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - .TAMES De GUELLE - SOIL CONDITIONS Mr. James De Guelle, 1011 California Street, City, addressed Council regarding the soil condition in the: City which is causing erosion of patio thresholds in certain . residences, and the steps which are being taken by the Federal Rousing Administration in similar areas. The Acting Director of Public Works reported on the matter_ai.d:�informed Council of the approximate cost of supplying suitable fill for these areas, Discussion was held by Council regarding the matter:. Mr. W. E. Foster, member of the Environment�I'.Council, addressed Council -and stated that he believed the erosion was caused by a type of fungus that is associated with aluminum, Mayor Matney requested that the Environmental Council and the City Administrator prepare a report on this matter. ZONE CASE N0. 73-16 - RECONSIDERED - CONTINUED TO 9 17 73 A motion was made by Councilman Matney to reconsider the action taken by Council at the August 6, 1973 meeting relative to the denial of an appeal filed by Mobil Oil Corporation for a change of zone from C4 Highway Commercial District to C4-SS Highway Commercial District —Service Station Suffix, on property located at the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Talbert Avenue. Mrs. LeRoy Collins , 8649 E. 7th Street, Downey, property owner, addressed Council and gave reasons why she believed a.service station was desirable at this location.. Councilman Mainey's motion to reconsider the matter was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: Green ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen In response to a request from Councilman Green for a legal opinion, regarding the display of the plans during a zone case matter, the City Attorney informed Council that consideration of the plans at this time would be improper. I Considerable discussion was held by Council concerning the proposed zone change. j A motion was made by Councilman Duke that Zone Case No. 73-16 be continued for 30 days:." .j Mr. LeRoy Collins, 8649 E. 7th Street, Downey, property owner, addressed Council regarding the change of zone. Page #12 - Council Minutes - 8/20/73 Mr. Serge S. Zweibel, 1323 Santa Monica Mall, Santa Monica, addressed Council in favor of the proposed development. The motion made by Councilman Duke to continue Zone Case No. 73-16 for 30 days was passed by the.following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: Green ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL DIRECTED TO PREPARE REPORTS On motion by Green, the Environmental Council was given the following directives: 1. That the Environmental Council and Office of Civil Defense contact the Environmental Protection Agency and Air Resources Board to discuss the City`s role relative to the Air Pollution Emergency Episode Plan and Air Pollution Emergency Contingency Plan for report to Council. 2. That the Environmental Council be directed to review, for report to Council, the voluntary reduction in the use of electric power that has been proposed at the Federal level, to determine how the City may be able to reduce its usage, 3. That the Environmental Council be directed to review the Southern California Rapid Transit District policy position which opposes private subscription bus services in Southern California, for report to Council. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Dube, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen AMENDMENTS TO -STATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Councilman Green stated .that public hearings would be held throughout the State during September and October relative to.amendments to the .state Environmental Impact Report Guidelines and suggested that Mr. Richard Harlow, Executive Assistant, review the prob- lems which the City may have with the State Guidelines from a legal and practical basis for recommendation to the State Resources Agency. CHANGES IN PLUMBING CODE REQUIREMENTS A motion was made by Councilman Green that the Director of Building and Community Development be directed to study possible changes in plumbing code requirements to require that plumbing fixtures be standardized in order that replacements could be made at a minimum cost.. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:. Councilmen: Shipley, Coen 1 7 7 Page #13 - Council Minutes - 8/20/73 1 APPOINTMENT - ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL - KATHLEEN SULLIVAN On motion by Duke, Council appointed Mrs. Kathleen Sullivan to replace Councilwoman Gibbs as the City's representative to the Orange County Health Planning Council. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen SPONSORSHIP OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MUSIC MAN BAND Councilwoman Gibbs spoke regarding the request by Mr. Douglas W. Thompson, Director of the Huntington Beach Music Man Band for City sponsorship of the youth group. Following discussion, Mayor Matney stated that a meeting could be arranged between Mr. Thompson, the City Administrator and himself regarding the matter. MEDIAN BREAK - STARK STREET & BEACH BOULEVARD The City Administrator informed Council -of the development under construction at the northeast corner of Stark Street and Beach Boulevard and stated that a break in the median would be made to provide access to the commercial and office complex. POLICE HELICOPTER DISCUSSED At the request of Councilwoman Gibbs, Police Chief Robitaille commented on the role of the police helicopter and its importance in combating burglaries in the City. EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Matney called an Executive Session of the Council to discuss pending liti- gation. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:20 P.M. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 10:28 P.M. by the Mayor. APPOINTMENTS - BOARD OF APPEALS - APPROVED A motion was made by Councilman Green to set the term of office for those now serving on the Board of Appeals, as follows: Mr. James DeGuelle - Term to expire June 30, 1974 Mr. Charles Geer - Term to expire June 30, 1976 Mr. L. R. Peterson - Term to expire June 30, 1975 Mr. Tom Smith - Term to expire June 30, 1974 The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen On motion by Councilman Green, Mr. Richard Hegler was appointed to the Board of Appeals for a four year term to expire June 30, 1977. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ,A3',SFNT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen "If S Page t-I4 - Council. Minutes -- 8120/73 ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL P-l. Recreation & Parks Department -- Monthly Report. P-2. Oil Division Monthly Report. P--3. Building Department - Monthly Report. P-4. Police Department - Monthly Report. P-5. Harbors & Beaches - Monthly Report. INFORMAL MEETING CALLED Mayor Matney called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee -of -the -Whole for Monday, August 27, 1973, at 5:30 P.M. in the Administrative Annex, to tour new Civic Center facilities. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Green, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. at 10:30 P.M. to Tuesday, September 4, 1973, at 5:30 P.M., in the Administrative Annex. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk City Clerk and' ex=officio (Ier`k of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, C._:lifornia Jerry A. Matney Mayor r9