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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-11-19MINUTES Administrative Annex, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, November 19, 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, Coen, Duke, Matney Green-- (arrived at 6:30 P.M.) Councilmen Absent: Gibbs RECESS Mayor Matney called a recess of the Council at 5:31 P.M. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 6:10 P.M. by the Mayor. STONE & YOUNGBERG PRESENTATION - HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY A 4-ommunication dated November 19, 1973 from Stone & Youngberg, Municipal Financing Consultants, Inc., was distributed to the Council supplementing the report pertaining to the financing of the proposed Phase III -Huntington Central Park Acquisition & Improvement Program, dated November 8, 1973. Mr. Terence J. McCarty, Assistant Vice President, Stone & Youngberg, addressed Council regarding the methods of financing alternate projects which may be considered by Council. He presented slides showing the outline of Phase III of Huntington Central Park. Councilman Green arrived at the meeting. Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. McCarty regarding information con- tained in the report and the six project alternatives contained in the supplemental report. The feasibility of different uses in Phase III of the park was discussed as well as the size of the project. On motion by Duke, Council directed the staff to continue active negotiations for the acquisition of Assessor's Parcel #110-170-8,9 & 10 and Assessor's Parcel #110- 160-2 & 3 -- located south of Taylor Drive between Goldenwest and Edwards Streets. The notion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs STONE & YOUNGBERG REPORT -- REFERRED TO STUDY COMMITTEE OF RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION A motion was made by Councilman Shipley to refer the Financing Phase III - Huntington Central Park Acquisition and Improvement Report prepared by Stone & Youngberg, Municipal Financing Consultants, Inc., to the Study Committee of the Recreation and Parks Commission to prepare a feasibility study of Phase III. The motion was passed 173 Page n2 - Council Minutes - 11/19/73 by the following roll call vote: RYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: none ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs flh.I0IIDNMI:AIT 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 roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney TOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk / l d.n.a" k .J!'�' City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Mayor �l MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, November 19, 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 Edward Erny - Furst United Methodist Church. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney Councilmen Absent: Gibbs N OF SERVICE PIN Mayor Matney presented Service Pin Awards to the following City employees: Frank B. Arguello Finance Director 10 years Walter A. Abegg Fire Department 10 years John H. Backen Fire Department 10 years Raymond L. Teal Fire Department 25 years Jack D. Weide Fire Department 25 years Mark W. Bodenbender Harbors & Beaches 10 years Jana M. Hartge Planning Department, 15 years Charles A. Ferguson Police Department 15 years George R. Alleman Public Works 10 years PRESENTATION - PLAQUE & COMMENDATION - CAROL LAUNIER - SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM Mayor Matney presented a Commendation and Plaque to Carol Launier-in recognition for her outstanding work and accomplishments while serving as summer youth coordinator in 1973, PRESENTATION OF PLA UE FOR LOG CABIN AT LAKE PARK Mayor Matney presented Troop 1 Scoutmaster John Caldwell and Senior Patrol Leader Doug Bradley with a Plaque for the Log Cabin at Lake Park. Doug Bradley expressed the Troop's appreciation for the plaque. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - COUNCILMAN GREEN The Mayor presented a plaque to Councilman Green from the City Council, in apprecia- tion of his outstanding service to the community through his service as President of the Orange County League of Cities, Mayor of Huntington Beach and President of the Southern California Association of Governments. r Page #2 - Council Minutes - 11/19/73 CONSENT _CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 5., 1973,73the regular meeting of November 5, 1973 and the adjourned regular meeting of November 12, 1973, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 8307 - GRAZIADIO DEVELOPMENT CO - Accepted Monument Bond No. 6202500, Faithful Performance Bond No. 6202499, Labor and Material Bond No. 6202499 - (Great American Insurance Company); approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 8307 as recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works. CLAIM NO 73-74 - JANED E LONARDOi- DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-74 filed by Moore, Graves, Madory & Johnson, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Janed E. Lonardo, for alleged personal injuries incurred on or about August 21, 1973, in the vicinity of the 500 block of 12th Street. CLAIM NO 73-75 - ROBERT A. HAROUTUNIAN - DENIED - Denied Claim No 73-75 filed by Ernest E. Gilbert, Attorney, on Behalf of Ro ert A. Haroutunian, for alleged pwvwl injuries while in custody at City jail. CLAIM NO 73-76 - GLENN A GIBB�N S - DENIED - Denied Claim 73-76 filed by Glenn A. Gibbons for al eged damages to vehicle from a City vehicle on or about November 7, 1973 in the vicinity of 6th Street and Pacific Coast Highway. DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 7421 - JOHN D LUSK & SON - Accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7421 - locatea sou t of Clay Avenue and west of Goldenwest Street; authorized the release of the Faithful Performance portion of the Improvement Bond only, 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. DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 7656 - JOHN D LUSK & SON Accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7656 - located so ut west of Goldenwest Street and Clay Avenue; authorized the release of the Faithful Performance portion of the Improvement Bond only, 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. :d '4 FINAL TRACT MAP NO 8327 - PORTION OF TENTATIVE TRACT 6948 - JOHN D LUSK & SON - Accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final ract Map No. 83277 a portion of Tentative Tract 6948, located on the Southwest corner of McFadden Avenue and Graham Street, examined and certified by the Acting Birtctor-ot PublicWorksand the. Secretary to the Planning Commission as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as filed, amended and approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage: 37.07; Lots: 51; Developer: John D. Lusk & Son, Newport 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 20, 1969, with the additional stipulation that the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of.Tentative IL746 Page #3 -- Council Minutes - 11/19/73 Tract No. 6948.on July 3, 1974. Adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-.81 relative to Final Tract Map 8327 approved by the Environmental Review Board on June 19, 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 cause preliminary processing of such map by the County, but will not record said map or cause it to be recorded until the completion of all the conditions, and receipt by such title company of prior written consent to record said map, from the City Clerk. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-262-_6ONCRETE CHANNEL LINING - Accepted work on the rein- forced concrete channel lining of portions of the C5-SC2 storm drain channel -CC-262, completed by K.E.C. Construction Company and Keith E. Card, a joint venture for a final contract amount of $178,873.50, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Com- pletion with the Orange County Recorder. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-230 - SIGNAL MODIFICATION - Accepted work on the signal modification of Warner and Magnolia Street - CC-230, completed by William R. Hahn, for a final contract amount of $36,587.94, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-190 - GARFIELD AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS - Accepted work on the reconstruction, construction and improvement of Garfield Avenue between Beach Boule- vard and Goldenwest-Street - CC-190, completed by E1 Camino Contracting Company, for a final contract amount of $400,601.48, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder. BID AWARD - EDISON PARKWAY CONSTRUCTION - CC-265 - FOREX COMPANY, INC. The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that bids for Project CC-265 - construction of Edison Parkway, on the north side of Huntington Avenue, between Seaforth Lane and Orange County Flood Control District Channel, had been opened at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 19, 1973, in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Acting Director of Public Works, and the Forex Company, Inc., Westminster, California, was the low bidder with the bid amount of $143,335.00. Exemption Declaration No. 73-177 was approved by the Environmental Review Board on September 4, 1973. The Acting Director of Public Works recommended that Council accept and approve the Exemption Declaration for Project CC-265, and award the bid to Forex Company, Inc., Westminster, California. The.bids submitted were as follows: Forex Company, Inc. Westminster $143,335.00 West Con Construction Inc. Co.?nc. Irvine 166,490.90 Valley Crest Landscape, Santa Ana 172,997.00 Omega Landscape Co. Orange 174,901.14 Moulder Bros. Glendale 179,687.00 Nelson & Belding Contracting Corp. Gardena 189,055.70 Mac -Well Co. Anaheim 189.253.20 (corrected) Granada Landscape Co.,Inc. Sepulveda 204,149.00 Quick Tree & Landscape Co. Los Angeles 217,990.65 (corrected) 1747 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 11/19/73 A motion was made by Councilmen Duke to adopt Exemption Declaration No. 73-177, award the contract for Project CC-265 to Forex Company, Inc., Westminster, California, the lowest responsible bidder for a bid amount of $143,355.00, reject all other bids, and hold same until Forex Company, Inc., has executed the contract for said work and filed necessary bonds and insurance; 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, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED At the request of Mayor Matney, Resolution No. 3789 pertaining to the Environmental Council, was withheld from the Consent Calendar for discussion. On motion by Green, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 3782, 3783, 3784, 3785, 3786,3788, 3790, and 3791 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs -A RES NO 3782 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHES NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES - TAXICAB COMPANIES "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR TAXICAB COMPANIES IN SAID CITY." RES NO 3783 - ADOPTED - COOPERATIVE AGRMT - STATE OF CALIF - BEACH BLVD IMPROVEMENT "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR IMPROVE- MENT OF BEACH BOULEVARD BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND ADAMS AVENUE." -� 9 RES NO 3784 - ADOPTED - EMPLOYEE DISABILITY "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR TO MAKE DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYEE DISABILITY ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY." RES NO 3785 - ADOPTED - AUTH TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM DRAINAGE DISTRICT 5 FUND - CC-194 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT 5 FUND." RES NO 3786 - ADOPTED — AUTH TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM SEWER FUNDS - REIMB GAS TAX FUND "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUNDS." 7 L Page #5 - Council Minutes - 11/19/13 RES NO 3788 - ADOPTED TRANSFERS OF TERRITORIES - WESTMINSTER - HUNTINGTON BEACH "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO TRANSFER CERTAIN TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER AND CONSENTING TO THE.TRANSFER OF CERTAIN TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." c.�9 RES NO 3790 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHES PARKING FEES IN MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING PARKING FEES IN THE MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3274." RES NO 3791 -'ADOPTED - AUTHORIZED SALE '6V 4A7TER OUTSI-DE THE CITY - SUNSET BEACH "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF WATER OUTSIDE THE CITY." 31. RESOLUTION NO 3789 - ADOPTED = ESTABLISHES HB ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL- RESCINDS RES NO 3315 The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3789 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL." Mayor Matney stated that in order for the Environmental Council to be consistent with other City Boards and Commissions, he would recommend that the seats on the Environmental Council be reduced to seven adult members and five student members representing,each of the high schools and the community college, with members being required to reside within the City. Mr. William Foster, Vice -Chairman of the Environmental Council addressed Council regarding the composition of the Environmental Council, stating that a 21 member body had been established to obtain a cross section of the community. The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No.,3789 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ENVIRON- MENTAL COUNCIL." On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution.No. 3789 by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs On motion by Coen, Council adopted Resolution No. 3789 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke NOES: Councilmen: Matney ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs 179 Page #6 - Council Minutes -- 11/19/13 RESOLUTION NO. 3787 - ADOPTED - APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS - U S HOUSING ACT - AGRMT - APPROVED The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3787 pertaining to the application of provisions of Section 23, United States Housing Act to the City and an agreement between the City and the Orange County Housing Authority relative to the participation in the Orange County Housing Authority program. The City Clerk read Resolution No. 3787 by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS OF SECTION 23, UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT TO SAID CITY. On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3787 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs On motion by Duke, Council approved the agreement between the City and the Orange County Housing Authority relative to the participation by the City in the Orange County Housing Authority program, andauthorized the Mayor and'City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: done ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs COMMUNICATION - PLANNING COMMISSION ZONE CASE NO 73-13 - REFERRED BACK TO PC The City Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Commission requesting that Zone Case 73-13, on which a public hearing had been opened at the July 2, 1973 meeting and continued to January.21, 1974, be referred back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. The Planning Director addressed Council regarding the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending that Zone Case No. 73-13 be referred back to their body. On motion by Green, Council directed that Zone. Case No. 73-13 be referred back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen. Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs j, APPOINTMENTS - HB ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - APPROVED - RESIGNATION - JAMES MASON - ACCEPTED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Environmental Council transmitting the resignation of James W. Mason, Ph.D., and requesting Council assistance in filling the existing vacancies. Page.#7 - Council Minutes - 11/19/73 On motion by Shipley, Council accepted the resignation of James W. Mason, Ph:D., from the Huntington Beach Environmental Council and directed that a suitable plaque be prepared in appreciation of his services on the Council. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen:. None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs Mrs. Harriett M. Wieder, Chairman of the Environmental Council addressed the -Council regarding the existing vacancies. On motion by Green, Council appointed Nancy May to a term on the Huntington Beach. Environmental Council to expire January 27, 1975, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Mason. Mayor Matney stated that he would vote against the motion as he believed the size of the Environmental Council should be reduced. The motion made by Councilman Green was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke NOES: Councilmen: Matney ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs On motion by Green, Council appointed Mr. Lee Rebman, Marina High School, as a student representative on the Environmental Council for a one year term to expire September 30, 1974. Mayor Matney stated that he would vote in opposition to'the motion for the aforemen- tioned reason. The motion made by Councilman Green was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, 'Green, Coen, Duke NOES: Councilmen: Matney ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION On motion by Bartlett, Council directed -the City Clerk to read Ordinance Numbers 1878 and 1880 by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following roTI call. vote: AYES: Councilmen Shipley; Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs ORD NO 7878 - ADOPTED ZONE CAS NO 73-08. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY' LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GOLDENWEST STREET FROM NORTH OF GARFIELD AVENUE TO ERNEST AVENUE (ZONE CASE.NG.73-18)." 1�1 Page #8 - Council Minutes - 11/19/73 f4 ORD NO 1880 - ADOPTED - RETAIL FOOD SERVICES IN Ml-A ZONE "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMLNDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9511.2 THEREOF PERTAINING TO RETAIL FOOD SERVICES IN M1-A ZONE. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION The City Clerk informed Council that several communications had been received from the public and civic organizations in favor of proposed Ordinance No. 1884 relative to fireworks. On motion by Green, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Numbers 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884 and 1885 by title, and waived further reading by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs ORD NO 1881 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CONTRACT - CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRA- TION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." ORD NO 1882 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CODE S-a MINIMUM LIABILITY INSURANCE "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE SECTIONS 2211.7, 3111.14.9, AND 6815 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE PERTAINING TO MINIMUM LIABILITY INSUR- ANCE." ORD NO 1883 - FIRST READING - "ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS" "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 819, AND ADDING NEW ARTICLE 819 ENTITLED, "ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS" " p,, S ORD NO 1884 - FIRST READING SALE & DISCHARGE OF SAFE & SANE FIREWORKS - (CA 73-130) "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 4104.5.4 PERTAINING TO THE SALE AND DISCHARGE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN." '?y 4, ORD NO 1885 - FIRST READING - CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES "AN OREINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 1201.1, 1201.2, 1201.3, 1202.4, AND 1201.5 PERTAINING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES." 1 182 Page #9 - Council Minutes-.11/19/73 COMMUNICATION- SANTA ANA RIVER/SANTIAGQ CREE GREENBELT COMMISSION - DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY The City Clerk presented a communication.from the Santa Ana River/Santiago Creek Green- belt Commission requesting a statement.from Council regarding disposition of the parcels of land located east of Brookhurst Street, west of the Santa Ana River and extending about 1200 feet north from Hamilton Avenue. This item had been deferred from the November 19, 1973 meeting to await new maps showing the ownerships of the parcels involved. The.Ctiy Administrator informed Council of his recommendation on the matter;. On motion by Coen, Council approved the :recommendation of the City.Admioistrator that the parcels of land located east of Brookhurst Street, west of the Santa Ana:River and extending about 1200 feet north from Hamilton Avenue, remain in City -ownership. - and that the use of this general area.should be determined by. the Santa Dina River/.. Santiago Creek Greenbelt Commission, and directed that the Santa Ana River/Santiago Creek Greenbelt Commission be .notified of this action.- The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen Gibbs RQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO 1884 - SALE & DISCHARGE OF SAFE.FIREWORKS In response to a request from a member of the audience, the Mayor stated that persons wishing to comment on proposed Ordinance No. 1884 relative to the sale and discharge of safe and sane fireworks would be given an opportunity to do so at this time. Mr. Duane Forrest, Explorer Post Advisor, Post #555., addressed Council and, gave reasons why he opposed the proposed ordinance. Mr. Al Klingensmith, 17791 Beach Blvd., City, President of the Boys' C1u.b. addressed Council and gave reasons why he was opposed to the proposed ordinance. Mr. W. L. Paul, Jr.., Committee member of Troop .#558, sponsored by College View.Schooi, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed ordinance. A representative of Troop #555 addressed Council and presented reasons for his opp6- sition to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Mike Randallt 9352 Nantucket Drive representing the Little'League addressed Council in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mrs. Bobbi Shepard, 6712.Country Circle, City, addressed Council regarding injury statistics from fireworks. Mrs. Sybil.Kel.lner, 15941.Fiola Circle, City, addressed Council and gave reasons why she favored the proposed ordinance. Mr. Bob Walker, 4652 Minuet Drive, City, representing.Troop #606,:addressed.Council.in opposition to the proposed ordinance. 183 Page #10 Council Minutes - 11/19/73 Mayor Matney stated that Ordinance No. 1884 would be presented for a second reading at the December 17, 1973 meeting. APPEAL TO WARNING CITATION - PERMIT TO KEEP CHICKENS - (CA 73-1221 The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator recommending that the request made by Mrs. James Corcoran at the last Council meeting, for a permit to. keep chickens at her residence be denied. The City Administrator addressed Council regarding his recommendation and suggested that perhaps Mrs. Corcoran could station her chickens with a. local 4-H Club. Discussion was held betty n the Council and Mrs. Corcoran regarding the matter -however no action was taken by Council on�ie appeal. RES NO.3792 - ADOPTED - CORRECTIVE WORK - UNIT #3 - OVERMYER RESERVOIR - FINAL RELEASE APPROVED The City Administrator presented Resolution No. 3792 to approve execution of a contract and mutual release with Peter Kiewit Sons' Company to accomplish necessary repair work at the Overmyer Reservoir site. The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3792 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO CONTRACT FOR CORRECTIVE WORK ON UNIT #3 OF THE OVERMYER RESERVOIR." On motion by Green,Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3792 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs On motion by Green,Council approved the mutual release between the City and Peter Kiewit Sons' Company to accomplish necessary repair work at the Overmyer Reservoir site, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of. the City. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-218 - GARFIELD STREET SEWER - APPROVED The City Administrator presented a communication from the Acting Director of Public Works recommending that Council. accept the work on the construction of a twelve inch vitrified clay pipe sewer main and appurtenances in Garfield Avenue from Magnolia Street to Newland Street Project CC-218, completed by M. D. Burke Construction, Inc.. On motion by Green, Council accepted the work on the construction of a twelve inch vitrified clay pipe sewer main and appurtenances in Garfield Avenue from Magnolia Street to Newland Street - Project CC-218, completed by M. D. Burke Construction, Inc., for a final contract amount of $49,245, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder. 184 Page #11 Council Minutes 11/19/73 The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen:. None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs HOLIDAY DECORATIONS The City Administrator requested Council direction relative to proceeding with the holiday decorative lighting in view of the current energy crisis. Mrs. Harriett Wieder, Chairman of the Huntington Beach Environmental Council, addressed the Council and presented recommendations on the matter stating the need to direct attention to areas where consumption can be permanently reduced.. She spoke regarding the viewpoints expressed by citizens on the matter and stated that a recommendation from the Environmental Council would be forthcoming. .Discussion.was held by the Council regarding the energy crisis and the need to cut consumption wherever.possi,ble. The City Administrator and Council discussed the. methods being investigated by staff to effect a reduction in power consumption and the importance of monitoring the reduction efforts of`the various departments. It was determined.by the Council that the City Administrator proceed with'the meter- ing of lights in the recreational areas throughout the City in order to conserve energy. AGENDA FORMAT REVI91ON Mayor Matney requested that the "Comments on P Items" portion of the Agenda be deleted from Administra d ve items. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES STANDAG.COMMITTEES Mayor Matney informed the Council that nominations are.being taken for the following seven standing committees of the League of Caiifornia.Cities: Community Development, Transportation, Human Resources, Municipal Government, Administration, Public Safety., Revenue and Taxation.and Urban Environmental Quality. NOMINATION Of COUNCILMAN BARTLETT ORANGE COUNTY.LEAGUE.OF CITIES DELEGATE TO ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OW AGING .On motion.by Shipley, Council submitted the name of Councilman Bartlett asa nominee. to serve. as .the Orange County League of.Cities Delegate to the Orange County Council on Aging Advisory Committee. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen,. Duke,-.Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen Gibbs REAPPOINTMENT - WARREN HALL - 0 C MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT APPROVED. On motion by Green, Council reappointed Warren Hall to serve as the City's representa- tive to the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District for a two year term to expire December 31, 1975. Page #12 - Council Minutes - 11/19/73 The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs it -9 40 PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - REPORT -REQUESTED_ Councilman Green stated that he had received letters from persons concerned with the parking of recreational vehicles on the street and inquired as to the disposition of the matter. The City Attorney informed Council that his office.had prepared an opinion on the matter relative to the posting of signs at the entrances to the City. He stated that the Public Works Department was preparing the wording for the signs. The City Administrator requested the tenor of Council on the matter and stated the concern which has been expressed regarding the safety factors involved. Discussion was held by Council on the matter. The City Attorney spoke regarding matters pertaining to the enforcement of the ordinance code on the matter. Discussion was held by Council. Councilman Coen stated that his primary objection was the parking of motor homes in the street, and that if this requires posting he would reinforce the position which is being taken to explore whatever alternatives are available to implement into enabl- ing legislation and enforce the ordinance on this matter. Mayor Matney stated that he would protest the differentiation between a 3/4 ton and a one ton vehicle. The City Attorney read Section 6325 of the Ordinance Code for Council's clarification. The City Attorney stated that if there are questions regarding the provisions of the ordinance code he would suggest that the City Administrator and staff be directed to study the matter for report to Council. A motion was made by Councilman Duke to refer this matter to the staff for review and recommendation to Council. Mayor Matney requested and was granted permission to abstain from voting on the matter. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Matney I. 186 Page #13 - Council Minutes - 11/19/73 Councilman -Green inquired as to the steps being taken regarding the various prob- lems resulting from garage sales held in the City, such as the illegal posting of signs and the stolen goods handled through some of them. The City Administrator addressed Council regarding a proposed ordinance to control this problem. Discussion was held by Council on the matter. Councilman Green inquired as to the steps being taken regarding swinging type realty signs that are hazardous and violate the law. He suggested that a letter be sent to the Board of Realtors suggesting that they again remind their members that this is a violation of the law. 3i REgUEST FOR RECOGNITION - COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL Mayor Matney informed Council that he had received a request from the Community Services Council for Council recognition for their activities and involvement, and requested that this matter be scheduled for the December 10, 1973 Agenda, €1e requested that Mrs. Ann McLean and Mrs. Myrtle Stinson, representatives of the organ- ization, be present to inform Council of the function of the Community Services Council. RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED RE: COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Councilman Green asked the City Administrator if he had a recommendation relative to Agenda item P--5 - City of San Juan Capistrano resolution urging the Orange County Board of Supervisors to maintain a comprehensive, coordinated and effective County Planning Department. The Council and City Administrator discussed the matter and Council requested that if the subject does not come before the Board of Supervisors prior to December 17, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution for presentation to Council.. NEWSPAPER COLLECTION - ECOLOGY PURP6SES Councilman Shipley stated that it had been brought to his attention that Rainbow Disposal Company may not have enough gas to transport the newspapers collected at the Five Points Shopping Center and Edison and Marina High Schools to Gardena. The City Administrator advised Council that Rainbow Disposal Company had informed him that they will be able to continue picking up the paper, however it will be trans- ported to Santa Ana rather than Gardena. He stated that the Environmental Council would be advised of this matter. lit �.3 COUNTY TRANSFER STATIONS w SERVICES Mayor Matney stated that depending on the severity of the fuel crisis and looking ahead to alternative plans for the City, he would suggest that should it become neces- sary, the alternative of one trash pickup a week instead of two be considered. The City Administrator informed Council of his concern regarding the possibility that the hours of the transfer stations may be reduced or eliminated which would compound the problem. He stated that he believed the County should expand rather than diminish the program. Page #14 - Council Minutes - 11/19/73 On motion by Duke, Council directed that the County be notified of the City's concern relative to a cutback of the use of the County transfer station and to request that the transfer stations be made more available to the cities. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTED - OPPOSITION TO PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO APPLICATION On motion by Bartlett, Council went on record in support of the Resolutions adopted by the cities of Buena Park, Newport Beach and Costa Mesa opposing the application of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to the Public Utilities Commission for authority to split the present Orange County telephone directory into two separate directories, and directed that copies of this action be forwarded to each city and the Orange County League of Cities. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL P-1. Resolution by National Surf Life Saving Association of America commending City of Huntington Beach for supporting resolution urging equalization of tax burden for citizens within the coastal zone. P-2. Resolution by National Surf Life Savinetssociation of America commending the League of California Cities for supporting resolution urging equalization of tax burden for citizens within the coastal zone. P-3. Resolution by Huntington Beach Union High School Distri�t supporting the passage of Assembly Bill 1144. P-4. Resolution No. 8122 by the City of Newport Beach opposing the application of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for authority to split present Orange County telephone directory into two separate directories. qa.,.,- P-5. Resolution No. 73-11-5-2 b - the City of San Juan Capistrano urging the Orange County Board of Supervisors to maintain a comprehensive, coordinated and effective County Planning Department. 4X P-6. Resolution No. 5616 by the City of Fullerton in support of efforts of County of Orange for acquisition of Los Coyotes Regional Park site and development thereof. P-7. Building Department monthly report for October, 1973.14, P-8. Oil Division monthly report - October, 1973.q�, P-9. Fire Department monthly report - October, 1973. 9�, P-10. Recreation and Parks Department monthly report for November, 1973.A, P-11. Resolution from the City of Buena Park opposing the application of the Pacific :;a Telephone and Telegraph Company for authority to split present Orange County telephone directory into two separate directories. EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED l Mayor Matney called an Executive Session of Council to discuss pendirrg litigation and personnel matters. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:15 P.M. Page #15 - Council Minutes - 11/19/73 L 1 FJ RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 10:34 P.M. by the Mayor. On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hunt- ington Beach adjourned at 10:35, to Monday, December 10, 1973, at 5:30 P.M., in the Administrative Annex. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: ATTEST: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke,-Matney None Gibbs l� City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 46 " I � �' = '-X- - -,,e e Alicia . entwo rth City Clerk Jerry A. Matney 67 Mayor 159 .