HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-04MINUTES
Administrative Annex, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday., September 4, 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: Shipley, Bartlett, Duke, Matney
Gibbs (arrived 5:35 P.M.) - Coen (arrived 5:35 P.M.) - Green
(arrived 6:25 P.M.)
Councilmen Absent: None
PRESENTATION - PUBLIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC
The City Administrator addressed Council concerning his recommendation that the
services of Public Management Service, Inc, be retained to conduct a thorough
analysis of the operation of the Department of Public Works and the Recreation and
.Parks Department. The City Administrator also informed the Council of a communication
received from the United States Department of Labor regarding the availability of
manpower planning grants and stated that he believed there was a possibility that a
grant could be obtained by the City to fund this program.
Mr. C. E. Perkins, President of Public Management Service, Inc, Arcadia, California,
addressed Council and reported on the type of service their firm provides and the
benefits of such a study to the City.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Perkins regarding the
intent and scope of the proposed study.
The possibility of proceeding with Element I of the Agreement and exploring the
possibility of a grant application was discussed by the Council, however no action
was taken at this time.
Councilman Green arrived at the meeting.
CALIFORNIA ANIMAL CONTROL - PROPOSED ORDINANCES
The City Administrator informed Council that Mr. Dennis Smith, General Manager of
California Animal Control was present in the event that Council wished to consider
a proposed ordinance for the voluntary licensing and registration of cats and a
proposed ordinance for the licensing of horses.
The City Attorney reported on the provisions and intent of the proposed ordinances.
Mr. Smith. addressed Council and stated that he favored the proposed ordinance relative
to cats. He informed Council that he believed it would be impractical to require
proof that a.cat has been spayed or neutered and recommended the deletion of this
section.
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.Councilman Coen commented on the feasibility of setting aside a portion of the license
fees to establish a spay and neuter clinic, and discussion was held on the matter by
Council.
Councilman Coen recommended that for safety purposes, an alternate method of identi-
fication be permitted for cats. He also recommended that the City Attorney be directed
to include a provision in the proposed ordinance covering the licensing of cat breeders
and that the last two sentences of Section 4271.3 regarding reduced fees for spayed
or neutered cats be deleted from the ordinance.
PRESENTATION - HUNTINGTON BEACH INFORMATION NETWORK COOPERATIVE
Mr. Walter Johnson, City Librarian, introduced Dr, John Hunt, Assistant Supervisor
of Educational Services and Research, Dr, Arthur Townley, Director of Curriculum, and
Mr. Glenn Davis, Educational Communications Specialist, of the Huntington Beach Union
High School District.
Dr. Townley addressed Council regarding the Joint -Powers Agreement entered into by the
Huntington Beach Union High School District, Ocean View School Distriet,.Goldenwest
College and the Huntington Beach Public Library formed as a cooperative venture in
media services. A presentation of slides was made showing the history and function
of the Huntington Beach Network Cooperative and the material which is made available
through the program.
CHECKLIST FOR IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
The City Attorney reported that a Checklist of Implementation Procedures for School
Development had been prepared by his office. for Council information and review.
An_iniTRMW_MT
On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned. The motion was passed by the following vote:.
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of.Huntington Bew h, California
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Alicia M. Wen wort
City Clerk
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erry A. Matney
Mayor
MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, September 4, 1973
Mayor Matney called the regular meetingof 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 James DeLange - Faith Lutheran Church.
ROLL CULL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
Councilmen Absent: None
PROCLAMATION.- "CONSTITUTION WEEK" - SEPTEMBER 17-22, 1973.
Mayor Matney read a proclamation declaring the week of September 17-22, 1973 as
"Constitution Week," stating that the City is joining with the Constitution Week
Committee, government officials, schools, courts and patriotic and civic organizations
to stimulate awareness of the Constitution and its key role in our way of life.
He then presented the proclamation to Mr. Lou Merandi, Grand Knight of the Holy Spirit
Council of the Knights of Columbus and to Mr. Zeke Nakamatsu, Past Master of the Masons.
Mr. Merandi thanked the Mayor and City Council and extended an invitation to the
community to attend the parade which is to be held in Buena Park on September 22, 1973.
CONSENT CALENDAR - iITEMS A.PPMD)
On motion by Gibbs, the following items were approved as recommended by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
H - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 20,
1973 and the regular meeting of August 20, 1973, as written and on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO. 7512 COVINGTON BROS - Accepted improvements
dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7512 - located north of Ellis Avenue and east of
Beach Boulevard; authorized the release of the faithful performance portion only 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.
SUDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NOS 8183 - COVINGTON BROS - Accepted. Monument Bond Nd.
2210950, Faithful Performance Bond No. 2210949,.Labor and Material Bond No. 221094.9
(Safeco Insurance Company); and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for
Tract No. 8183 as.recommended by the Director of Public Works.
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CLAIM NO. 73-55 - VARGAS ET AL - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-55 filed by Thomas
Mortimer, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Vargas, et al, for alleged damages incurred on
or about June 12,.1973 in Fountain Valley as the result of Huntington Beach Police
Department assistance in an incident that began at Edison High School in Huntington
'Beach.
CLAIM NO. 73-56 - TOM ROST - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-56 filed by Tom Rost for
alleged damages to his motorcycle by a City vehicle on or about May 10, 1973, at
315 12th Street, City.
CLAIM NO. 73-57 - CARIN KONTNER - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-57 filed by Carin
Kontner for alleged damages to her vehicle by a City vehicle on or about July 26,
1973 at Beach Boulevard and Edinger Avenue, City.
CLAIM NO. 73-58 - FRED DYSON - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-58 filed by Fred Dyson,
for alleged damages to his parked vehicle by a City Parks vehicle in the parking lot
at Murdy Park about August 19, 1973.
BID AWARD - C5-SC2 STORM DRAIN CHANNEL - CC-262 - K.E.C. COMPANY - CA 73-100 - The
City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that bids
for Project CC-262 - construction of reinforced concrete channel lining of varying,
sizes in portions of the C5-SC2 storm drain channel - Gothard Street, south of
Edinger Avenue, had been opened at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 4, 1973, in the
Council Chamber by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Acting Director of Public
Works, and that K.E.C. Company, Hawaiian Gardens, California, was the low bidder with
a bid amount of $177,498. The Acting Director of Public Works recommended that Council
award the bid to K.E.C. Company, Hawaiian Gardens, California. Exemption Declaration
No. 73-154 was approved by the Environmental Review Board on August 21, 1973. The
bids were submitted as follows:
K.E.C. Company Hawaiian Gardens $177,498.00
Stanley Balczak La Habra $188,762.25
A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to award the contract for Project CC-262 to
K.E.C. Company, Hawaiian Gardens, California, the lowest responsible bidder, for a
bid amount of $177,498, hold all other bids until K.E.C. Company has executed the
contract for said work and filed necessary bonds; and directed the City Clerk to
notify the unsuccessful bidders of the action, and return their bid bonds forthwith.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - ENVIRONMENT & RESOURCES SECTION - DEVELOPMENT PLAN - APPROM
RESOLUTION NO. 3757 - ADOPTED
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, for the purpose of considering
recommendations by the Citizens Steering Committee for Goals and Objectives regarding
the'Environment and Resources Section of the Policy Plan for the City of Huntington
Beach.
Mr. David Carlberg, 17422 Lido Lane, City, addressed Council and requested that the
report from the Policy Plan Committee be made available in toto so that the City
Council, City staff and the various boards and commissions can make use of this
valuable data.
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Mrs. Ruth Finley, 16161 Angler Lane, City, President of the League of Women Voters,
addressed Council and stated the organization's support of the proposed policy plan..
The Mayor stated that a letter regarding the proposed section of the policy plan had
been received from the Chamber of Commerce and had been reviewed by the Council.
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.
A motion was made by Councilman Green to approve the Environment and Resources Section
of the Policy Plan.
Councilman Duke requested that on matters coming before the Council which affect the
Policy Plan of the Goals and Objectives Committee, that the City Council be made aware
of it on the report from staff. He also requested that the staff provide the Council
with the areas in which attempts are being made to implement the goals and objectives
and that periodic reports on the policy plan also be provided.
Councilman Coen spoke regarding his objections to various portions of the proposed
ordinance and stated that he believed there was a need:to establish more objective
criteria. He spoke regarding the inherent problems in the proposed ordinance which he
believed could prove to be of great concern in the future.
Councilman Green stated that he believed this should be an on going program to which
changes should be made as they become necessary.
Councilman Coen requested that the record reflect that he is voting against the Envi-
ronment and Resources Section of the Development Plan as he cannot see where this is
any expedient method of extracting therefrom those areas which are of general concern
to him and voting on the balance of the plan of which he approves.
Mayor Matney concurred with Councilman Coen and expressed concern regarding the problems
which might arise in the future relative to the adoption of this plan.
The motion made by Councilman Green to approve the Environment and Resources Section
of the Policy Plan was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Clerk read Resolution No. 3757 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THE OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE ENVIRON-.
MENT AND RESOURCES SECTION OF THE POLICY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH."
On motion by Gibbs, Council waived Further reading of Resolution No. 3757 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On motion by Gibbs, Council adopted Resolution No. 3757 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Coen
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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PUBLIC HEARING - SOCIETY & CULTURE SECTION - POLICY PLAN - APPROVED - RES. NO. 375, -
ADOPTED
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a
public hearing opened at the July 16, 1973 meeting, for the purpose of considering
recommendations by the Citizen's Steering Committee for Goals and Objectives regarding
the Society and Culture Section of the Policy Plan for the City of Huntington Beach.
Mr. Leonard Wright, 606 15th Street, City, addressed Council regarding his support of
this section of the Policy Plan, and gave reasons why he would suggest that the Housing
portion of the plan be deleted.
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.
A motion was made by Councilman Green to approve the Society and Culture Section of the
Policy Plan.
Councilman Coen spoke regarding the need for Principles 5, 8 and 9 of the Housing
Section of the Policy Plan to be made more definitive, and the City Administrator
addressed Council regarding the matter.
The motion made by Councilman Green to approve the Society and Culture Section of
the Policy -Plan and was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Clerk read Resolution No. 3758 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THE OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE SOCIETY
AND CULTURE SECTION OF THE POLICY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH."
On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3758 and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green., Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RES. NO. 3687 - RESCINDED - OBJECTIVES & PRINCIPLES OF THE DEVELOPMENT SECTION - POLICY
PLAN - RES. NO, 3760 - ADOPTED - OBJECTIVES & PRINCIPLES OF THE DEVELOPMENT SECTION -
POLICY PLAN
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with his memo-
randum recommending that Resolution No. 3687, adopting the Objectives and Principles
of the Development Section of the Policy Plan as a portion of the Master Plan,.be
rescinded in order to provide consistency with the other sections of the Policy Plan,
and that Resolution No. 3760 approving this section be adopted.
On motion by Gibbs, Council rescinded Resolution No. 3687 adopting the Objectives and
Principles of the Development Section of the Policy Plan by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley,Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: .Councilmen; None
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The City Clerk read Resolution No. 3760 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THE OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE DEVELOP-
MENr SECTION OF THE POLICY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINCTON BEACH."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3760 by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Coen requested and was granted permission to abstain from voting on this
matter.
On motion by Green, Council adopted Resolution No. 3760 by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke., Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Coen
PUBLIC HEARING - RES. OF MEW NO. 3734 - VACATION OF A PORTION OF McFADDEN AVENUE
RES. NO. 3751 - ADOPTED - ORDERING VACATION
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Resolution of Intention No. 3734 - to vacate a portion of McFadden Avenue, located in
Tract No. 6948, in the City of Huntington Beach.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting
had been met, and that no communications or written protests to Resolution of Intention
No. 3734 had been received.
The Acting Director of Public Works explained the reasons which necessitated the.
vacation.
Mayor Matney declared the hearing open.
There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed,
either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the vacation of a portion of McFadden Avenue.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT- Councilmen: None
The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3751 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF .HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
McFADDEN AVENUE."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3751 and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None 86
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RESOLUTIONS WITHHELD FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Green requested that Resolution Nos. 3754 and 3755 pertaining to the vacation
of streets in the City be withheld for separate discussion.
RES. NO. 3752 - ESTABLISHES FEES - SPECIAL SERVICES - DEPT. BLDG. & COMMUNITY DEV - CON'T
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3752 for a reading, by title - "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATE FEES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
SETTING CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT AND DISBURSEMENT THEREOF."
The City Administrator informed Council of a request from the Chamber of Commerce that
Resolution No. 3752 be continued to the next meeting.
On motion by Coen, Council deferred Resolution No. 3752 to the meeting of September 17,
1973 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Green, Duke
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
On motion by Bartlett, Council
3748, 3756 and 3759 by title;
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 3753,
waived further reading and adopted same by the following
Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
RES. NO. 3753 ADOPTED - INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF McFADDEN AVE & PORTION OF
GRAHAM ST
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTION TO
VACATE A PORTION OF McFADDEN AVENUE AND A PORTION OF GRAHAM STREET."
RES. NO. 3748 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CONTRACT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTION TO
APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL.
RES. NO. 3756 - ADOPTED - SETTING TIME & PLACE OF SALE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SETTING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF SALE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY."
RES. NO. 3759 - ADOPTED - SUSPENDS CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWESTERN CONCRETE INC.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUSPENDING A
CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWESTERN CONCRETE INC."
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The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3754 for a reading by title - "A RESOLLJION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HM I140TON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1972-1973."
Discussion was held between the Council, City Administrator and Finance Director
relative to the transfer of appropriations between and within departments and division
of the various funds. Police Captain Michael Burkenfield stated that there are
expenditures in the Police Department which are offset by reimbursement from grants
and are not an over expenditure of budget by the Department.. Following a reading of
Resolution No. 3754 by title, on motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of
Resolution No. 3754 and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RES. NO. 3755 - ADOPTED - INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF CLAY AVE & BEACON HILL LANE
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3755 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION
OF CLAY AVENUE AND BEACON HILL LANE."
The Acting Director of Public Works reported on the proposed vacation. Following a
reading of Resolution No. 3755 by title, on motion by Green, Council waived further
reading of Resolution No. 3755 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On motion by Green, Council adopted Resolution No. 3755 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Duke
ABSENT: Councilmen: Nome
OIL FIELD ABATEMENT - OIL WELL "DOLLAR" #8 - COST REPORT CONFIRMED - HEARING SCHEDULED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Building and Community
Development informing Council of the abatement of the oil well nuisance - 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, and filing
the Cost Report for work of subject abatement in the amount of $923.76.
On motion by Green, Council confirmed the Cost Report submitted by the Oil Field Super-
intendent for work on Lots 9 and 10, Block 110, owned by Howard O'Brien pursuant to
Section 2371.4(3) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and directed that a hearing
be set for October 1, 1973; and that the property owner be notified of same. The
motion was.passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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LETTER OF RESIGNATION - MRS. BOBBI MURPHY - LIBRARY BOARD
The City Clerk presented a letter of resignation from Mrs. Bobbi Murphy, requesting
that Council accept her resignation from the Library Board.
On motion by Gibbs, Council accepted with regrets, the resignation of Mrs. Bobbi
Murphy, from the Library Board and directed that a plaque be prepared for presentation
to Mrs. Murphy in appreciation of her service to the City. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REPLACEMENT OF LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER - PROCEDURE APPROVED
The City Clerk presented A transmittal from the City Librarian of a letter announcing
the retirement of Mrs. Bobbi Murphy from the Library Board, together with Library
Board recommendation regarding procedure for filling the vacancy.
On motion by Green, Council authorized the Library Board .to announce the opening on
the Board, screen the applications and interview the applicants for recommendation to
the Council. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REQUEST FOR REAPPOINTMENT - LIBRARY BOARD - MRS. CHARLENE BAUER - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Librarian requesting the
reappointment of Mrs. Charlene Bauer to a term on the Library Board to expire
July 1, 1977.
On motion by Green, Council approved the request of the City Librarian and approved
the reappointment of Mrs. Charlene Bauer to a term on the Library Board for a term
to expire July 1, 1977. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARDS_ COMMISSIONS _ COMMITTEES
Council requested that persons wishing to be reappointed to Boards, Commissions, or
Committees, submit a letter to the Council.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ANTI UITIES COMMISSION - H.B. HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Historical Society
informing Council of their acceptance of the responsibility of acting as an Antiquities
Commission pursuant to Council direction at the meeting of August 6, 1973.
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On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an antiquities ord-
inance authorizing the Huntington Beach Historical Society to act as the Antiquities
Commission. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney.
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
ORD. NO. 1867 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE - PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1867 for a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 8413.1 CONCERNING PLUMBING PERMIT FEES."
The City Administrator informed Council that the Chamber of Commerce had requested a
two week continuance of this matter.
Mr. .Terry Bame, President of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council and stated
that the Board of Directors had requested a continuance of the matter to allow certain
individuals who are concerned with this item an opportunity to meet with the City
Administrator and the Director of Building and Community Development.
Mr. Jerry Shea, representing the Legislative Action Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, addressed Council and spoke regarding the Chamber's concern in the matter.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to continue Ordinance
No. 1867 to the next regular meeting but was withdrawn before being voted upon.
On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1867. and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORD. NO. 1868 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CODE - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1868 for a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8114 AND 8114.1, PERTAINING TO BUILDING.PERMIT FEES."
The Council requested that the City Administrator prepare a report showing more
definitely the changes in this proposed ordinance and that the Chamber also be
provided with a copy.
Following a reading by title of Ordinance No. 1868 by the City Clerk, on: motion by
Green, Council waived further reading of same by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ORDINANCE FORMAT TO BE REVISED
Councilman Green requested that the City Attorney's Office follow a procedure similar
to that used by the State Legislature, in that where there is a change in the ordinance
code that it be shown by strike out.
Mayor Matney directed that this procedure be implemented at the earliest possible time.
POLICY - AGENDA ITEMS
The Council directed that requests not be placed on the Agenda which do not state a
specific problem or cannot be handled administratively.
REQUEST -TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - JACK H. DAVIDSON - REFERRED
The City Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Jack H. Davidson, 15058 Mariner
Drive, City, representing the Huntington Marina Association, requesting to address
Council regarding a problem created by an adjoining property owner.
Mr. Davidson addressed the Council regarding a problem in the area caused by dirt
excavated from the bottom of the channel being stockpiled in an adjacent lot.
Following discussion, the Council directed the City Administrator, City Attorney and
the Acting Director of Public Works to pursue a solution to the problem for report at
the September 17, 1973 meeting. The City Administrator was also requested to communicate
with the City Manager of.Seal Beach as the area involved is also under their jurisdiction.
PETITION - STOP SIGNS - REPORT TO BE PREPARED
The City Clerk presented a communication from Mrs. Catherine Kalomiris, transmitting
a petition listing approximately 67 signatures of residents requesting the installation
of stop signs at the corner of Goodwin Lane and Forelle Street and Forelle Street
and Lisa Lane, and requesting permission to address Council.
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a report on
the matter from the Department of Public Works. He stated that the City was conducting
a study, both of accidents and necessities, for two-way stop signs which has not yet
been completed, and suggested that a meeting be held between the staff and the residents
regarding the matter.
Mr. Daniel Archibald, 18382 Goodwin Lane, City, representing the residents in the area,
addressed Council regarding the problem and requested that Council take action in this
matter.
The Mayor stated that the City Administrator would work with the Acting Director of
Public Works toward a solution to the problem.
Mrs. Catherine Kalomiris, 18372 Goodwin Lane, City, addressed Council and asked who
would be contacted by the City in the matter, and the Mayor stated that as she had
submitted the petition the staff would be working with her..
The Mayor suggested that another radar survey be conducted by the Police Department.
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Mrs. Phyllis Martin, 18212 Lisa Lane, City, addressed Council and informed them that
their tract was located near Crestview School and as the school operates on a year
around basis, she believed that this was an additional reason for the posting of signs.
The Mayor stated that he would be working with the Administrator on this matter and
that a report would be presented at the September 17, 1973 meeting.
WESTMINSTER ANNEXATION - SUBMISSION OF JUSTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL AUTHORIZED - CA 73-95)
The City Administrator informed Council of his recommendation that Council authorize
the submission of Justification of Proposal to the Local Agency Formation Commission
to permit an exchange.of properties between the City of Huntington Beach and the City
of Westminster, as follows: Annexation to the City of Huntington Beach of approximately
3.7 acres of land adjacent to Huntington Center - annexation to the City of Westminster
of a 4.4 acre tract of land located at the corner of Magnolia Street and Heil Avenue.
On motion by Green, Council authorized the submission to the Local Agency Formation
Commission of Justification of. Proposal relative to the aforementioned annexation of
property to the City of Huntington Beach. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen., Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REPORT - ALUMINUM DOOR SILLS - (CA 73-96)
The City Administrator informed Council that pursuant to Council request of August 20,
1973, they had been provided with copies of his report relative to the steps being .
taken to curtail the corrosion of aluminum door sills in certain areas of the City's
residential tracts. He stated that the Council would be kept informed on the matter
by staff.
On motion by Duke, Council directed that the report submitted by the City Administrator
relative to aluminum door sill corrosion be received and filed. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
MEETING SCHEDULED - SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COASTLINE COMMISSION
The City Administrator informed Council that the South Coast Regional Coastline
Commission would be meeting in the City Council Chambers on Thursday, September 6, 1973.
APPROVAL BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION
The City Administrator brought Council's attention to the fact that he had received a
copy of a resolution adopted by the Orange County Board of Supervisors approving the
City's request for the consolidation of the City's Special Municipal Election with
the Special Statewide Election on Tuesday, November 6, 1973.
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SCHEMATIC PLAN - EDISON COMMUNITY PARK EASEMENT - APPROVED CA 73-101)
The City Administrator informed Council of his recommendation that Council approve the
schematic plan submitted by Richard Bigler, Landscape Architect, for the eight acre
addition to the Edison Community Park easement adjacent to the 32 acre park now under
construction.
The Director of Recreation and Parks displayed a drawing of the plan for Council's
information.
The Council also received a communication on the matter from the Environmental Review
Board.
On motion by Green, Council approved the schematic plan submitted by Richard Bigler,
Landscape Architect, for the eight acre addition on the Edison Community Park easement..
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REPORT - WATER QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES - MEETING SCHEDULED
The City Administrator brought Councils attention to a report regarding water quality
responsibilities prepared by the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council, Mr. Vince Moorhouse, Director
of Harbors, Beaches and Development and Mr. Jerry D. Jackson, City Environmental
Engineer, regarding various aspects of the report.
Councilman Green spoke regarding his belief that the responsibility in this field
must be shared with the other responsible agencies and recommended that a meeting
be scheduled between the City and the other agencies to discuss areas of responsibility.
On motion by Duke, Council directed that representatives of the Orange County Sanitation
District, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Environmental Protection Agency and
the Orange County Health Department be invited to attend a study session of the Council
to discuss the matter of .water quality control responsibilities. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
AGREEMENT - ELEMENT I - PUBLIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES. INC. - APPROVED
Mayor Matney referred to the presentation made by Mr. C. E. Perkins, President of
Public Management Service, Inc, during the Adjourned Regular.Meeting of Council held
earlier in the evening, regarding a proposal that his firm be employed to conduct a
thorough analysis of the operation of the Department of Public Works and the Recrea-
tion and Parks Department.
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Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs, to proceed with
Element I of the proposed Agreement between the City and Public Management Service,
Inc., as follows:
Element 1: - Within approximately 60 calendar days following the approval
of this agreement, the CONSULTANTS will submit to the CITY a "reconnaissance
report" setting forth a review of functions and supporting services of the
Public Works and the Recreation and Parks Department. The report will
identify specific functions or activities determined to offer opportunities
for significant increases in productivity and future decreased manpower
costs through further in-depth analysis; and further directed that the
City Administrator pursue the possibility of obtaining the funding for
this program through a grant from the United States Department of Labor.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Coen
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PROPOSED HORSE LICENSING ORDINANCE - REVISIONS RECOMMENDED
Councilman Coen spoke regarding the wording of the proposed horse licensing ordinance
and discussion on the matter was held by Council. In response to a suggestion by
Councilman Coen, the City Attorney stated that the Section 4273 could be revised to
permit alternate identification methods. It was also determined by Council that
Section 4274.1 should be changed so that 1007. rather than 50% of the license fee be
deposited in the Equestrian Facilities Trust Fund.
Councilman Duke requested that information be presented regarding the location of
horse trails and Mr. Richard Harlow, Executive Assistant, reported that Phase I of the
Trails System provided only for the crossing at Goldenwest Street.
Councilman Duke requested that a copy of the proposed ordinance be forwarded to the
equestrian clubs in the City.
ORDINANCE TO BE PREPARED - SALE & DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS
Fire Chief Picard reported on a communication to the City Council from the Junior
Woman's Club recommending that Council consider the adoption of an ordinance which
would prohibit the sale to or discharge of fireworks by persons under the age of 16
unless under the direct supervision of an adult. The Fire Chief stated that he
believed this was a commendable effort on the part.of the Junior Woman's Club.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the proposal.
The Fire Chief cited the statistics relative to fireworks related injuries and fires
in the City during the past fireworks season.
On motion by Duke, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a preliminary ord-
inance to prohibit the sale to or discharge of fireworks to children, with the direction
that reference to age be left open for Council determination. The motion was passed
by the following vote.:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: Gibbs, Matney
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ELIMINATION! OF FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT PIER - APPROVED
Considerable discussion was held by the Council regarding the hazardous aspects
associated with the Fourth of July fireworks display at the Municipal Pier.
Councilwoman Gibbs stated she favored discontinuing the display due to the hazards
on the beach created by the crowds throwing fireworks. She further added
that Mark.Hammnarquist, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, concurred with
her in this matter.
On motion by Gibbs, Council directed that the Fourth of July fireworks display at
the Municipal Pier be eliminated. The .motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
COMPLETION OF FIFTH FLOOR OF CIVIC CENTER - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council of his recommendation that Council approve the
completion of the fifth floor of the new Civic Center, and stated that the required
funding was available from the Public Facilities Corporation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to approve the recommendation of the City
Administrator and authorize the completion of the fifth floor of the new Civic Center.
Councilman Green requested that consideration be given to the establishment of City
Council offices on part of the fifth floor of the Civic Center and requested that the
City Administrator submit plans relative to said offices.
The motion made by Councilwoman Gibbs relative to Council offices in the new Civic
Center was then passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RESTROOM FACILITIES - COUNCIL CHAMBER - CIVIC CENTER
Councilwoman Gibbs stated that it had been brought to her attention that public rest -
room facilities were lacking in the new Civic Center Council Chamber.
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Administrator to study the possibility
of correcting this situation for report back at the September 17, 1973 Council meeting.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PROPOSAL - HUNTINGTON BEACH MUSIC MAN BAND- REFERRED ALLIED ARTS COMMISSION
The City Administrator. recommended that the proposal for City sponsorship of the
Huntington Beach Music Man Band be referred to the Allied Arts Commission for review.
The Council directed that the matter of City sponsorship of the Huntington Beach Music
Man Band be reviewed by the Allied Arts Commission and directed that Mr. Douglas W.
Thompson, Director of the band., be informed of this action.
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REPORT TO BE PRESENTED ON PROPOSITION 1 - TAX 1141TIATIVE
Mrs. Ruth Finley, President of the League of Women Voters of Huntington Beach,
addressed Council and informed them of their organization's opposition to Proposition l
Governor Reagan's Tax Initiative, on which a Statewide special election will be held
on.November b,. 1973. She requested that a study be made by the City on the effect.
which this amendment would have on local government services and the tax structure of
the City.
The City Administrator was directed to prepare a report on this matter.
APPOINTMENTS - REPRESENTATIVE & ALTERNATE - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING
A.motion was made by.Councilman Green appointing Mayor Matney as the City Council's
representative to the Annual Conference of the League of California Cities in San
Francisco, October 21-23, 1973 and directed that Councilman Duke be. appointed to
service as the alternate representative. The motion waspassed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REALIGNMENT OF TALBERT AVENUE - REPORT TO BE PRESENTED
Councilman Green spoke regarding the possible rerouting of Talbert Avenue so that it
does not go through Huntington Central Park or realigning Talbert to the Ellis Avenue
junction, and requested that the Acting Director of Public Works report on his evalua-
tion of the feasibility of this matter at the next Council meeting.
Mr. Marcus Porter, City Planning Commissioner, addressed Council and informed them that
this matter is presently being studied by Mr. Herman Kimmel, the City Traffic Consultant.
DUMPING OF DIRT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Attorney to explore the possibility of
amending the ordinance code to require that at the time of application for a City
building permit, a developer be required to certify in writing the site where the dirt
is to be dumped and that at the completion of the work he certify in writing to the
effect that it has been done, and further, that part of the bonding requirements be
amended to allow the City to .utilize part of the moneys in the event that the City
should have to remove dirt improperly dumped. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
SALE OF AEROSOL PAINTS
Councilman Coen stated that it was his understanding that the County of Los Angeles had
recently adopted an ordinance banning the sale of aerosol paint to minors.. He suggested
that if this were not State Law, that a resolution supporting such a measure be prepared
for transmittal to the Board of Supervisors.
Discussion was held by Council and the staff was requested to
taken by;Los Angeles on this matter and report back to Council
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LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
On motion by Coen, Council directed that Mr. .Bob .Nevil be selected as the City's
choice for representative to the Local Agency Formation Commission. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Mat ney
NOES Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
BICYCLE TRAILS REPORT
Councilwoman Gibbs requested that the report on the Bicycle Trails be presented for
presentation at the September 17, 1973 meeting.
TRAFFIC STUDY - BRAD DRIVE & EDWARDS STREET
Councilwoman Gibbs requested that the Department of Public Works conduct a study of
the traffic conditions at Brad Drive and Edwards Street to determine if a stop sign
is warranted due to the accidents which have occurred at this intersection, for report
to -Council -at -the September 17, 1973 meeting.
SENATE BILL 1275 - REPORT TO BE PRESENTED
Councilman Bartlett commented on a communication received from Senator Lawrence E.
Walsh, requesting that the City Council support Senate Bill 1275. which would create
a new transportation district which would be governed by a commission elected by the
people.
Discussion on the matter was held by Council and the staff was directed to prepare a
report on the matter for presentation at the September 17, 1973 meeting.
ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
P-1. Letter to Council from Senator Lawrence E. Walsh requesting indication as to
whether or not the proposal as embodied in Senate Bill 1275 regarding rapid
transit would have our City's support.
P-2. Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce: Resolution #1973-9 making known to the
Bi-Centennial Committees that they support Nation's 200th Anniversary in 1976.
P-3. Huntington Beach Fire Department Monthly Administrative Report for July 1973.
P-4. Letter to Council from Huntington Beach Jaycees supporting City Council and City
of Huntington Beach in sponsoring and promoting the Fourth of July Parade and
Celebration for the 1976 Bi-Centennial.
P-5. News release from the Municipal Water District of Orange County regarding the
lowering of the Metropolitan Water District's tax rate.
News Release from the Municipal Water District of Orange County stating addition
of fifth Director.
P-7. Notice regarding increases in passenger fares and express rates for Continental
Trailways, Inc., American Buslines, Inc., and Continental Pacific Lines.
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On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach adjourned at 11:00 P.M..to Monday, September 17, 1973 at 5:30 P.M. at the Gothard
Street Fire Training Facility. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green., Coen, Duke, Matney
DOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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J4Jry A. Matney
Mayor
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