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
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by the following roll call vote:
RYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: none
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs
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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
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Mayor
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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
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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
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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.
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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)."
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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" "
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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."
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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City Clerk
Jerry A. Matney 67
Mayor
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