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MINUTES
Administrative Annex, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 10, 1973
The City Clerk opened the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach at 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: None
Councilmen Absent: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
Pursuant to Section 509 of the City Charter, and inasmuch as there were no City
Council members present, the City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council
declared the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December,10, 1973
Mayor Matney called the adjourned 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 James Caley - St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Green, Coen,.Matney
Councilmen Absent: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PIN AWARDS`JO CITY EMPLOYEES
Mayor Matney presented Service Pin Awards to the following City employees:
FIRE DEPARTMENT
William
G. Andrew -
10
years
Darrell
P. Boucher -
10
years
William
Earle -
10
years
James E.
Gerspach -
10
years
William
R. Hermstad-
10
years
James L.
Kettler -
10
years
James R.
Lacy -
10
years
Lowell E.
Mulheim -
10
years
William
L. Teague -
10.
years
Robert H..Thiery
-
10
years
William
G. Welch -
10
years
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Evalyn T. Attridge - 10 years
Kay C. Caine - 10 years
DEPT. OF HARBORS, BEACHES & DEVELOPMENT
James Way -. 20 years
Bill Richardson - 10 years
Roy Whitley - 10 years
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Stephen
Arebalo -
15
years
Forrest
D. Lewis -
15
years
Grover L. Payne -
15
years
Emerson
0. Haslet -
10
years
Robert C. Marks -
10
years
Earle W.
Robitaille-
10
years
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Frank L. Ciarelli 15 years
John F. Biondi 10 years
Jay Ford l0 years
John F. Miller 10 years
John E. Van Oeffelen- 10 years
DEPT. OF BUILDING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Clifford L. Jones 10.years
David Reck - 10 years
`Beverly A. Sevier - 10 years
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Also receiving Service Pin Awards but not present to accept were: Donald E. Tryon,
Police Department, 1.0 years r Authur L. Umphenour, Public Works Department,"25 Years -
Edgar L. Barckley, Public Works Department, 10 years �- Margaret Leon, Public Works
Department, 10-years - Gwen Talbert, Library, 30 years - Sara G1as., Library, 10
years and Bill Richardson, Department of Harbors, Beaches and Development, 10 years.
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PRESENTATION - EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARDS
Mayor Matney presented the following City employees with Suggestion Awards for their
suggestions to improve City services, moral and safety.
Mr. Charles Ferguson, Police Department was awarded a check in the amount of $250 for
his suggestion which resulted in a cost savings realized in mounting emergency lights
on Police vehicles. Mr. Ferrell Morgan, Library Department, received a check for $50
for his suggestion for an alpha numerical indexing system for paperwork flow. Mr. Paul
Sansevieri, Finance Department, was awarded a $25 check for his suggestion of rain
boots for safety shoes.
COMPLETION OF REQUIREMENT FOR „CERTIFIED PUBLIC PURCHASING OFFICER - ROY HOW
Mr. Roy How, City Purchasing Officer was unable to be present to receive his Certifi-
cate for satisfactory completion of the requirements for Certified Public Purchasing
Officer,
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Coen, the following items were approved as recommended by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November
19, 1973, regular meeting of November 19, 1973 and regular meeting of December 3, 1973,
as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
FINAL TRACT MAP NO 8289 - ALL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO 8289 - AMERICAN EMPIRE BUILDING, INC. -
Accepted the offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 8289,
all of Tentative Tract No. 8289, located on the southwest corner of Pearce Avenue and
Bolsa Chica Street, examined and certified by the Acting Director of Public Works and
the Secretary of the Planning Commission as being substantially in accordance with the
tentative map as filed, amended and approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage:
8.38; Lots: 1; Developer: American Empire Building, Inc., Long 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 Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to
issuance of building permits, and that the final map shall be recorded prior to expi-
ration of Tentative Tract Map No. 8289 on July 3, 1974. Adopted Environmental Impact
Report 73-12, approved by the Environmental Review Board on June 14, 1973 with condi-
tions stipulated.
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.
CLAIM NO 73-77 - GEORGE J. COPITAS - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-77 filed by Mitchell,
Hart & Brisco, Attorney, for alleged damages to property from the erection of a brick
wall it connection with a development adjacent to his property on or about May 10, 1973.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT -.TRACT NO 7899 - CONTINENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF CALIF. INC. -
- Accepted Monument Bond No. 124130, Faithful Performance Bond No. 124131,
Labor and Material Bond. No..124131 —(Commercial Standard.Insurance Co.); approved
and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 7899 as recom-
mended by the Acting Director of Public Works.
AGREEMENT STELLRECHT-BARTOLI - TRACT 7805 APPROVED - Approved an agreement between
the City and Ste lrecht-Barto i containing terms required by Council as a condition to
extending the time to file and record the Final.Map for Tentative Tract No. 7805, and ..
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City...
FINAL TRACT MAP N0 8247 - PORTION OF TENTATIVE TRACT 7155.- A..J..._Hall. Corp - Accepted the
offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 247, a portion of
Tentative Tract Map 7155, located at the northwest corner of Palm Avenue and 17th Street,
examined and certified by the Acting Director of Public Works and the Secretary of the.
Planning Commission as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as
filed, amended and approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage: 13.660; Lots: 94;
Developer: A. J. Hall Corporation, San Diego, California; adopted the map subject to
standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and the Planning
Commission in Resolution No. 3056, adopted October 20, 1969,.with the additional
stipulations that Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recordation of
the final map and that the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tenta-
tive Tract Map No. 7155 on.July 17, 1974. Adopted Environmental. Impact Report 73-3
approved by the Environmental Review Board on June 5,.1973, with conditions stipulated.
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 causepreliminary 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.
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FINAL TRACT MAP NO 8025 ALL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 8025 - STELLRECHT-BARTOLI - Accepted
the offer of dedicat on -and improvement as shown on Final Tract.Map.No. 8025, all of
Tentative Tract No. 8025', located on the northeast corner of Slater Avenue and Golden
west Street, examined and certified by the. Acting Director of Pubiic.Works and.the
Secretary of the Planning Commission as.being substantially in accordance with the
tentative map as filed amended and approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage:
9.774; Lots: 43; Developer: Stellrecht-Bartoli, Huntington Beach, California; adopted
the map subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works
and the Planning Commission in.Resolution'No. 3056, adopted October 20, 1969, with the
additional stipulations that Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recorda-
tion of the final map and that the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of
Tentative Tract Map No. 8025 on April 3, 1974. Adopted Exemption Declaration No.
73-19 granted by the Environmental Review Board on April 5, 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.
DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS- TRACT MAP 7004 - SHAPELL INDUSTRIES--. Accepted improvements
dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7004 - located south of Adams Avenue on the
west side of Brookhurst 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. ,193
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
construction
Street, north
Venture, for
file a Notice
INT POWERS TRAINING CENTER - Accepted work for the
of the Joint Mowers Training Center located on the west side of Gothard
of Ellis Avenue - Project CC-146, completed by .Julian-Waterfield - Joint
a final contract amount of $732,205.70, and directed the City Clerk to
of Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-198 - TOPICS PROJECT - Accepted work on the installation of
traffic signal and lighting facilities at the following intersections: Pacific Coast
Highway and Newland Street, Edwards Street and McFadden Avenue, Edwards Street and Heil
Avenue, Bushard Street and Hamilton Avenue, Bushard Street and Atlanta Avenue and Main
Street and 17th Street - Project CC-198, completed by Smith Electric Supply, for a final
contract amount of $204,750.68, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Comple-
tion with the Orange County Recorder.
ROAD EASEMENT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO - BROOKHURST STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CC-206
APPROVED - Approved a road easement from Southern California Edison Company .for the
widening of the east side of Brookhurst Street across the Edison Company's transmission
right of way north of Hamilton Avenue, in conjunction with Project CC-206, Brookhurst
Street Improvements, authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of
the City; directed the City Clerk to record the document and authorized the Finance
Director to draw a warrant in the amount of $200 in favor of Southern California Edison
Company for engineering and processing fees.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 8039 - HUNTINGTON HARBOUR CORPORATION - Accepted bond
for completion of bulkhead walls and timber piles No. 730-44-07, bond for completion
of traffic signal and Pacific Coast Highway and Shark Fin Lane No. 730-44-08, Monument
Bond No. 730-44-05, Faithful Performance Bond No. 730-44-06, Labor and Material Bond
No. 730-44-06 - (Fireman's Fund American Insurance Companies); approved and authorized
execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 8039 as recommended by the Acting
Director of Public Works.
CLAIM NO 73-78 - STEPHEN G KEANE - DENIED- Denied Claim No.73 78 filed by Stephen G.
Keane for reimbursement of bail fees due to alleged false imprisonment on or about
October 16, 1973.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 8327 - HUNTINGTON BEACH INDUSTRIAL PARK - Accepted
Monument Bond No. CA 71063-28, Faithful Performance Bond No. CA 71063-27, Labor and
Material Bond No. CA 71063-27 - (Commercial Union Assurance Companies); approved and
authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 8327 as recommended by
the Acting Director of Public Works.
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO 73--22 - APPROVED - ORD NO 1889 - FIRST READING
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider
a petition for a change of zone from R5 Office - Professional District to R2 Medium
Density Residential District, on property located at the southeast corner of Garfield
Avenue and Huntington Street.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publica-
tion and posting had been met and that she had received no communicationsor written
protests to Zone Case No. 73-22, or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning
Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume of the Planning Commission's reasons for
recommending approval of Zone Case No. 73-22.
Mayor Matney declared the hearing open.
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There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed,
either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by.Green, Council adopted.Exemption Declaration No. 73-193, directed the
staff to implement the recommendations offered by the Environmental Review Board and
approved Zone Case.No. 73-22. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley,.Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1889.a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GARFIELD AVENUE AND HUNTINGTON S.TREET.(ZONE CASE NO.
73-22)."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1889 by the follow-
ing voter
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green; Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CASE NO 73-23 - APPROVED - ORD NO 1887 FIRST READING
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour.set fora public hearing on
Zone Case No. 73-23, initiated by the Planning Commission for a change of zone on
7.17 acres of land located on the west side of Huntington Street, south of Ellis. —
Avenue (extended), from M2 Heavy.Industrial District and M2-0 Heavy Industrial District
combined with oil production to M1-A (27,000 sq.. ft.) Restricted Manufacturing District
(27,000 sq. ft. minimum for a building site).
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publica-
tion and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written
protests to Zone Case No: 73-23, or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning
Commission.
The Planning Director presented aresume of the Planning Commission's reasons for
recommending approval of Zone Case No. 73-23 and displayed a map of.the area for
Council's information.
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 Green, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No.. 73-191 and approved
Zone Case No. 73-23, by.the.following vote
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs Duke
The City Clerk.was directed to give'Ordinance No. 1887 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY .
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF. HUNTINGTON STREET SOUTH OF ELLIS AVENUE (EXTENDED) (ZONE
CASE NO. 73-23)."195
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On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1887 by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
RES NO 3795 - LAKE PARK BOYSCOUT CABIN - HISTORICAL LANDMARK - REFERRED TO R & P
COMMISSION
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3795 for a reading by title - "RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING LAKE PARK BOYSCOUT CABIN
AS A HISTORICAL LANDMARK."
Mayor Matney stated that it had been recommended that Resolution No. 3795 be deferred
to the next Council meeting so that the Recreation and Parks Commission may review
the matter.
On motion by Coen, Council deferred action on Resolution No. 3795 to the December 17,
1973 meeting and referred the matter to the Recreation and Parks Commission.for review.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 3793 and
3794 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll .call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
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RES NO 3793 - ADOPTER - CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION -
11/06/73
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH STATING THE RESULT
OF THE CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 6,
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RES NO 3794 - ADOPTED - CENTRALIZED COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING THE ORANGE
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE, COORDINATED AND EFFECTIVE
CENTRALIZED COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT."
EXTENSION OF USE - MARINA PARK SITE-- ROBINWOOD LITTLE LEAGUE - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Design Review Board recommending
that Council grant the Robinwood Little League a one year extension of use of the
Marina Park site. Per Council directive, the Design Review Board annually reviews the
use of the park site by the Robinwood Little League, however, action was delayed pend-
ing completion of the park construction time -table by the Recreation and Parks Depart-
ment.
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On motion by.Green, Council approved a one year extension of use to September, 1974
by the Robinwood Little League.of the farina Park Site. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
APPOINTMENT - GUNNARD JOHNSON - CITIZENS HIGH RISC STUDY COMMITTEE - APPROVED
CA 73-133
The City Cleik'presented a transmittal from the Planning Department of a letter of
resignation from Leonard 0. Lindborg, Chamber of Commerce representative to the -Citizens
High Rise Study Committee. The Planning Department requested that Council appointea
replacement to fill said vacancy.
On motion by Shipley, Council accepted -with regret, the.resignation of Mr..Leonard 0.
Lindborg from the Citizens High Rise Study Committee. The motion was.passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: .done
ABSENT: Councilmen Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
Mayor Matney=`informed Council that a communication had been received from the .Chamber
of Commerce recommending that Mr. Gunnard.Johnson be.appointed as Chamber.of Commerce
representative to the Citizens High Rise, Study Committee, filling.the vacancy created
by the resignation of W. Leonard Lindborg:
On motion by Coen, Council approved the recommendation..of the Chamber of Commerce and
.appointed Mr. Gunnard Johnson to serve as the Chamber.of Commerce representative to the
Citizens High Rise Committee. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Doke
DESIGN REVIEW NO 73-18 CONTINUED TO 12/17/73
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Design Review Board recommending
Council approved of the proposed landscape plan for Hartlund (Dyke) water well located.
on the east side of Hartlund Street, south of Kiner Avenue
On motion by Green, Council conti.naed action on Design Review No'73-1.8 to the
December 17, 1973 meeting in order that the proposed plan may revieweQ: The
motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen None
ABSENT: Councilmen: =Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
Discussion was then held by Council on the disposition of the water well l.ocated..i-n the
Huntington Central Park and the Council requested that at the tie a plan for thislarea
is developed that it be.presented for.Council review.
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ORDINANCE NO 1883 - "ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS" - PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1883 for a reading by -title - "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."
On motion by Green, Council deleted Ordinance No. 1883 from the Council Agenda and
directed that a public hearing be scheduled on the matter of the January 7, 1974 meet-
ing. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green., Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
The City Administrator informed Council that he had received a communication from the
Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce regarding proposed Ordinance No. 1883.
ORDINANCE NO 1885 - FIRST READING - CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS & EXPENDITURES
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1885 for a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON.BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING
THERETO SECTIONS 1201.1, 1201.2, 1201.3, 1201.4 AND 1201.5 PERTAINING TO CAMPAIGN CON-
TRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES."
Ordinance No. 1885 had been given a first reading:by title at the November 19, 1973
Council meeting, however, due to revisions since that date, the proposed ordinance was
again presented for first reading.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the proposed change in Section 1201.3(d) -
Campaign Contributions - Limitations. The City Clerk read Section 1201.3(d) with the
inclusion of the words "Including contributions from said candidate" following the word
"contributions."
Considerable discussion was held by Council regarding this section of the ordinance.
The City Attorney addressed Council regarding the provisions of the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Jerry Bame, President of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, addressed
Council regarding the proposed ordinance and gave reasons why.the Chamber was opposed
to the section regarding Campaign Contributions - Limitations.
Discussion was held by Council on the proposed ordinance, and the Council directed that
a change in the amount from $5,000 to $2,000 in Section 1201.3(b) of the proposed ordi-
nance be made.
The City Attorney read Section 1201.3(b) as revised.
First reading of Ordinance No. 1885 was then deferred to the "Ordinances For Introduc-
tion" portion of the Council Agenda.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance No: 1881 and 1882
by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call.vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
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ORD NO 1881 - ADOPTED AMENDS CONTRACT:- CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING AN-AMENDMENTTO 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 - AMENDS CODE - 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."
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
The City Attorney explained the changes.which had.been made in Ordinance No. 1884
relative to the sale and discharge of Safe and Sane Fireworks, which had necessitated
that the ordinance again be presented for a first reading.
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Numbers 1884,:
1886, 1888 and 1885, as amended, by title; and waived further reading .by the followi-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
ORD NO 1884 - FIRST READING - SALE AND DISCHARGE OF SAFE.& SANE FIREWORKS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY ADDING THERTO SECTION 4104.5.4 PERTAINING TO THE SALE AND DISCHARGE OF:SAFE
AND SANE FIREWORKS."
ORD NO 1886 —FIRST READING - ESTABLISHES PIMA E I R FACI SPEED EE L MIT ON CERTAIN CITY
STREETS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 6171.1 OF THE HUNTINGTON.,
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE TO ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS,"
ORD NO 1888 - FIRST READING - ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL =_ISSUANCE OF LICENSES & PERMITS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 2112.0.4, AND ADDING SECTION 8115.1 PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRA-
TIVE APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF LICENSES AND PERMITS.
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ORD NO 1885 - FIRST READING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS'ANA EXPENDITURES
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON'BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY ADDING THERTO SECTIONS 1201.1, 1201.2, 1201.3, 1201.4 AND 1201.5 PERTAINING TO
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES."
RE UEST - H g, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The City Administrator. informed Council. that representatives of -the Huntington Beach.
Chamber of Commerce would like to meet with the staff in the°.near future to discuss
Ordinance No. 1888 pertaining to ;the issuance of license's and permits.
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CONSTRUCTION OF SLATER TRUNK LINE SEWER - COUNCIL CONCURRENCE GRANTED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Orange County Sanitation Districts
requesting the concurrence of Council relative to the alignment of the Slater Avenue
Trunk Sewer for County Sanitation District #11. This item had been deferred from the
November 5, 1973 meeting so that questions raised by the Environmental Review Board
might be answered. A communication from the Environmental Council, with attachments
from the Orange County Sanitation Districts and Keith & Associates was presented to
Council.
On motion by Green, Council concurred with the request of the County Sanitation Dis-
trict for the location of the Slater Avenue Trunk Sewer for Orange County Sanitation
District #11 in accordance with Section 47951 of the California Health and Safety Code.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
REQUEST FOR RECOGNITION - COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL - DEFERRED 1 7/74 - (CA 73-131)
The City Administrator recommended that the request for recognition by the Community
Services Council be deferred to the January 7, 1974 meeting pending a meeting between
their group and the United Crusade.
On motion by Green, Council approved the recommendation of the City Administrator and
directed that the request for recognition by the Community Services Council be deferred
to the January 7, 1974 meeting by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES. Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO RES NO. 3697 - APPROVED
The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the following Parcel of property
which had been declared surplus by Resolution No. 3697 adopted June 4, 1973 and on
which an Exemption Declaration had been adopted by Council on October 1, 1973:
Parcel.2 - Lots 1--9 inclusive - Block 813 of HB Tract -
Wesley Park Section - Located intersection Main & 14th
Streets.
The City Administrator informed Council that this property had been advertised for
bid on October 15, 1973, however no bids had been received and the Council had author-
i z ed the City Administrator to readvertise the parcel at the time which would be
most advantageous to the City. He stated that an offer to purchase the property for
an amount of $60,000 had been received from Mr. B. G. Williams and that he would
recommend the acceptance of this bid.
Mr. Floyd Belsito, Executive Assistant, addressed Council regarding the bid proposal..
On motion by Shipley, Council accepted the offer of $60,000 submitted by Mr. B. G.
Williams for Parcel 2 Lots 1-9 inclusive Block 813 of HB Tract - Wesley Park Sec-
tion - Located intersection Main & 14th Streets, with the condition that the develop-
ment of the property be subject,to an Administrative Review. The motion was passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None.
►( ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
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APPOINTMENT - JAMES PALIN - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE TO ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW BOARD _ _ _
The City Administrator informed Council of the reasons for his recommendation that
James Palin, Senior Planner be appointed by Council as the designee of the Environmental
Resources Section to serve on the Environmental Review Board.
On motion by Green, Council appointed James Palin, Senior Planner, the designee of the
Environmental Resources Section to serve on the Environmental Review Board. The motion
was passed by the following vote.:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Bone
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TRANSPORTATION' CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
The City Administrator informed Council that they would be provided with information
relative to a letter sent by Councilman Shipley to Mr. Paul DeFalco, Regional Adminis-
trator, United States Environmental Protection Agency, District #11, regarding the
Environmental Protection Agency Transportation Control Plan requirements. He stated
that the program had been deferred for one year to July 1, 1975 and that in the
meantime all of the cities should be meeting to develop a plan of action which will
be acceptable.
APPLICATION FOR REVENUE SHARING FUNDS - HUNTINGTON BEACH FREE CLINIC
The City Administrator informed Council that'a report was being prepared regarding the
disposition of the buildings in the present civic center complex. e stated that it
had been determined that the Detective Annex building could be well used by the Hunting-
ton Beach Free Clinic, and that attempts were being made to obtain funds to locate the
senior citizens in some area within the complex. He stated that a lease on the build-
ing could be entered into between the City and the Huntington Beach Free Clinic. The
Administrator informed Council that the Clinic had applied to the County for a County
revenue sharing grant of approximately $64,000 and that the City would be requested
to submit approximately $4,000 to be used to paint the building.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the proposal.
Mr. Richard Harlow, Executive Assistant, addressed Council regarding the meetings
which had been held between the staff of the Recreation and Parks Department, the
Library Department, and various civic organizations such as the senior citizens
groups, relative to the consolidation of social services and applications for revenue
sharing grants.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen that the Board of Supervisors be informed that
the Council is sincerely interested in the Free Clinic's attempt to secure these
revenue sharing funds for the purpose of continuing the Huntington Beach Free Clinic
program, and that the City will do what it can to accommodate the Free Clinic within
existing civic facilities. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
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ILLEGAL REAL ESTATE SIGNS
The City Administrator informed Council that in response to the concern expressed by
Council relative to the swinging type realty signs that are hazardous and violate the
law, he had received a communication from the Huntington Beach -Fountain Valley Board
of Realtors, Inc., stating that they would send the applicable sections of the ordinance
code to each realtor and office manager with a request that they insist that their sales
staffs comply with the ordinances.
Councilman Green asked if continued efforts were being made to remove the hanging type
signs. Mr. Floyd Belsito, Executive Assistant, stated that he had discussed the matter
with the Director of Building and Community Development who stated that his department
would continue picking up the signs and also that if the persons erecting the signs
are seen by the Police Department, they will be advised that they will receive citations
for such activity.
The City Attorney addressed Council and discussion was held regarding the matter of
returning confiscated signs. In response to a question regarding the signs, the Acting
Director of Public Works stated that the signs are being picked up by the Department
of Building and Community Development, however, there was no reason that the Department
of Public Works could not also pick up illegal signs. The City Attorney suggested that
a service charge for the return of the signs could be incorporated into the new sign
ordinance which is being prepared.
Councilmen Green suggested that a record be kept of the company putting the signs up
and if a second offense occurs the sign not be returned. He suggested that a plan be
formulated in this regard and that he would also like to see this carried out in rela-
tion to garage sales.
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT - ORANGE COUNTY ALCOHOL & TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT INCREASED LAW
Police Chief Robitaiile addressed Council regarding a second amendment to the contract
between the City and the County of Orange relative to the Orange County Alcohol and
Traffic Safety Project and requested Council approval of the proposed amendment.
On motion by Green, Council approved the amendment to the Orange County Alcohol and
Traffic Safety Project Increased Law Enforcement Agreement between the City and the
County of'Orange. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
DOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
REPRESENTATIVE - BARRY WILLIAMS -- ORANGE ~COUNTY HORSING AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE -
APPROVED
On motion by Coen, Council directed that Mr. Barry L. Williams be selected by the Council
to serve as the City's representative on the Orange County Housing Authority Advisory
Committee. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
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REPORT - SUNSET HEIGHTS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
The Acting Director of Public Works reported that the South Coast Regional Coastline
Commission had voted to continue the matter of the City's request for a permit to
install sewer and water lines in the Sunset Heights Assessment District.. He stated
that the Assessment District would probably not be issued by the Coastal. Commission
until January or February 1974. He informed Council that there are a number of
dwellings which have been constructed and have obtained permits from the.City and
Coastal Commission and on which Certificates of Occupancy are being requested.wh'ich
the City is not able to grant as they lack sewer or water lines.
Discussion was held regarding the matter and the Council requested to be kept
apprised of the situation.
The City Administrator informed Council that attempts were being.made to arrange a
meeting some time next year between the staff, representatives of the Coastal
Commission and the City Council.
REPORT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISONCCOMPANY — ENERGY CRISIS
Mr. Robert.Burbank, Manager, Southern California Edison Company, addressed.Council
and brought them up to date.on the Edison Company's position relative to the present
energy crisis. He stated that all factors considered, the Edison Company is probably
in a better position than most west coast -utilities. He informed Council that because
of the crisis, the Public Utilities Commission is considering apossibl.e state-wide pooling of
electrical capacity. He reported on the efforts which are being made by his company
to work with users in the community to reduce energy consumption.
Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Burbank regarding the matter. Mayor
Matney thanked Mr. Burbank for his presentation.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MASTER PLAN ELEMENTS
The City Administrator informed Council that the Planning Commission had extended an
invitation to the Council members to attend a meeting scheduled for December 11, 1973
to review the Phase I Open Space and Conservation Element to the General Plan and the
Phase I Land Use Element to the General Plan on which public hearing will be held by
Council on December 19, 1973.
As members of the Council were unable to attend, the meeting.of the Planning Com-
mission on this matter was cancelled:
BEACH PARKING PERMITS FOR CERTAIN BOARD & COMMISSION MEMBERS
.Counci.lman Green requested that the City Administrator investigate the matter of
providing Beach Parking Permits to non -paid members of Boards, Commissions and Commit-
tees after a certain length of service..
COUNCIL POSITION ON PROPOSED CHINO HILLS AIRPORT COMPLEX
Councilman Green recommended that a letter be.sent to the representatives of the
proposed Chino Hills Airport Complex informing them that the Council.has taken no
position, on the matter.
Mayor Matney reiterated the fact that the City has taken no position relative to pro-
posed Chino Hills.airport and that a presentation is to be made by the representatives
at an adjourned meeting of the Council to be tailed for Monday, December 17, 1973 at
5:30 P.M. in the Administrative Annex.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TRANSPORTATION CONTROL PLAN
Councilman Coen stated that he believed the City of Huntington Beach together with the.
other three member cities of the "Man in Washington" agreement were in a favorable posi-
tion to assume leadership in the County in taking a firm position as to the procedure
in which a transportation element can be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency.
He stated that the Environmental Protection Agency is interested in some alternative
program which will have to be formulated and presented with some degree of certainty
within the next four to six months. He recommended that the Council should take a posi-
tion in the near future on the best method of proceeding to prepare these alternate solutions
The City Administrator informed Council that the Southern California Association of
Governments has scheduled a meeting on the matter this week. He then requested the
City Attorney to report on a meeting which he had recently attended.
The City Attorney reported on the Environmental Protection Agency public hearing on
complex source regulations which he had recently attended. He stated that the City
Administrator's office and his department were keeping apprised of the situation and
following it closely.
Mr. Richard Harlow, Executive Assistant, reported on a meeting of the County Managers
and their representatives to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency Transportation
Control -Plan and the complex source regulations.
Discussion was held between the Council and staff and Councilman Green commented at
length on the situation. He suggested that at a later date, Mr. Russell Freeman,
Environmental Protection Agency Representative, be invited to address Council regarding
the program and the matter of complex source regulations.
ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
P-1. Interim Order before Public Utilities Commission of State of California regard-
ing energy and fuel requirements.
P-2. Letter from Mayor Saltarelli, City of Tustin, regarding splitting Tustin into
three Supervisorial Districts.
P-3. Resolution of the City of San Juan Capis�'rano urging Orange County Health Planning
Council to maintain proper "consumer -provider" membership ratio.
P-4. Resolution of the City of Villa Park supporting more stringent enforcement of
motor vehicle noise laws.
P-5. Resolution of the City of La Palma urging Orange County Board of Supervisors to
maintain a comprehensive, coordinated and .effective County Planning Department.
P-6. Resolution of Board of Supervisors of Orange"County regarding adopting Amendment
No. 3 to Countywide Skeletal Element of the Orange County General Plan.
P-7. Resolution of the City of Newport Beach re4uesting directors and officers of League
of California Cities to refrain from taking a position on ballot measures of
Statewide interest.prior to a vote of all member cities.
P-8. Monthly status and activity report - Environm� "ntal Division, Harbors and Beaches
Department - October.
P-9, Oil Division Monthly Report - Department of Building and Community Development -
November.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Shipley, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hunlington
Beach adjourned at 9:30 P.M., to Monday, December 17, 1973 at 5:30 P.M. in the Administra-
tive Annex. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
2/10/73
Shipley, Green, Coen, Matney
None
Bartlett, Gibbs, Duke
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