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Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 7, 1974
Mayor Matney called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Hie City
of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Bartlett, Coen, Duke, Matney
Green - (arrived at 6:22 P.M.)
Councilmen Absent: Shipley, Gibbs
PRESENTATION - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT
Mr. Al Hollinden, League of California Cities representative. to the. Orange Cca[A:y
Transportation District, addressed Council regarding the decisions which will soon
be made by the Board of Directors of the Orange County Transportation DistricL regarding
the selection of a transit corridor route. He explained that the Board dt_�sired to
receive input from the community and affected cities. Mr. H011iTlden i.nfonned Council
that there were four alternate plans and the result could be a combination of these
alternatives. He presented a brief history of the establishment of the Orange Country
Transit District.
Dr. J. G. "Pete" Fielding, General Manager, Orange County '.Transportation Disc-)-CL,
presented slides showing the concepts behind the corridor plan and spoke regarding the
program. Dr. Fielding,then distributed the Orange County Transit District Alternate
Transit Corridors Study Progress Report dated November 5, 1973, for Counc.il's infozDlatio,
Discussion was held between the Council and Dr. Fielding concerning the roui.e proposals,
and the Council informed the Transit District of the City's need for bus service in
connection with the use made by county residents using city beaches.
Councilman Green arrived at the Council. meeting.
Mr. Richard. Harlow, Executive Assistant, recommended that the Planning be
given an opportunity to present a recommendation regarding the proposed routing to
the Council. Mr. William J. Geiger, City Planning Commissioner, informed Council that
a recommendation from the Planning Commission could be submitted pri.or to the n.el�.r.
meeting of the Council.
The feasibility of instituting the "Dial A Ride" program in the City was also discussed
by the Council and the Transit District representatives.
Mr. Tom Albert, representative of the Orange County Transportation District, addressed
Council and referred to a map which showed the routing which would be available in the
County by this spring. Methods of funding the program were discussed by the Council
and the Transit District representatives.
The City Administrator commented on the increase of bus service use which can be
anticipated on the Goldenwest line upon completion of Huntington Central Park.
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Mayor Matney thanked the Orange County Transit District representatives for their
presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
On notion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen; Shipley, Gibbs
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
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by Deputy City Clerk
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
b puty City Clerk y
.Terry A. Matney
Mayor
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 7, 1974
Mayor Matney called the regular meeting.of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
Councilmen Absent: Shipley, Gibbs
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CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION LEONARD 0. LINDBORG - CITIZENS HIGH RISE STUDY COMMITTEE
A Certificate of Commendation was awarded to Mr. Leonard 0. Lindborg, who was unable
to be present to accept, .in appreciation for .his service on the Citizens High Rise
Study Committee.
PROCLAMATION - "POLICE RECOGNITION DAY" - FEBRUARY 13, 1974
Mayor Matney proclaimed February 13, 1974 as "Police Recognition Day" in the City,
urging the community to take a moment on that day to consider the great contribution
to the safety and well-being of the community offered through the dedicated men and
women of the Police Department. Mr. George Lusk and Mr. Ralph Kiser, representatives
of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce announced that the third annual merit and
valor awards luncheon honoring the members of the Huntington Beach Police Department
would be held on February 13, 1974 at the Sheraton Beach Inn.
PROCLAMATION - "BEEP DAY" - FEBRUARY 2, 1974
Mr. David Garofalo, representative of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce spoke
regarding the Chamber's request that the Mayor proclaim February 2, 1974 as "BEEP DAY"
(Better Economic and Environmental Planning) in the City. He stated that the Mayor,
President of the Home Council, Chairmen of the Environmental Council and Planning
Commission and President of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Sheraton Beach
Inn to present their views on the future plans of the City at a program to be moderated
by Bill Stout of CBS and that BEEP DAY will be followed by the Installation Banquet
for the 70th Annual Meeting of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Matney then proclaimed February 2, 1974 as "BEEP DAY" in the City of Huntington
Beach.
PRESENTATION OF PLA UE - WALTER F. YOUNG AND FRANK FITTEN - PERSONNEL BOARD CHAIRMEN
Mayor Matney presented a plaque to Mr. Walter F. Young in appreciation for his service
as 1972-73 Chairman of the Personnel Board, Mr. Frank Fitten, who was unable to be
in attendance, was awarded a plaque in appreciation for his service as 1971-72
Chairman of the Personnel Board,
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of December 10,
1973, adjourned regular meeting of December 17, 1973, regular meeting of December 17,
1973 and adjourned regular meeting of December 19, 1973, as written and on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
CLAIM NO. 73-81 - MITCHELL SHULMAN - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-81 filed by David
Shulman, on behalf of his minor son, Mitchell Shulman, for alleged injuries sustained
from falling into a purportedly inadequately covered manhole on or about November. 20,
1973 in the vicinity of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street.
CLAIM NO. 73-82 - PEGGY ARNETT - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-82 filed by Peggy Arnett,
.for alleged destruction of personal property on or about December 13, 1973, in the
vicinity of 16388 De Anza Circle, City.
CLAIM NO. 73-83 - BENJAMIN WELCH - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-83 filed by Buck &
Smith, Attorneys at Law, for alleged false arrest on or about November 11, 1973.
CLAIM N0: 73-84 - GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-84 filed
by General Telephone Company for alleged damage to underground facilities on or about
October 26, 1973 in a park and recreation area west of Magnolia Street and north of
Hamilton Avenue.
CLAIM NO. 73-85 - SUSAN MARIE JACKSON - DENI_ED - Denied Claim No. 73-85 filed by.
Anton Dumhart, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Susan Marie Jackson, for alleged
injuries pruportedly caused by a City vehicle on or about November 30, 1973 in the
vicinity of Delaware Street and Yorktown Avenue.
CLAIM -NO. 73-86 - BEVERLY ANN HUTT - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 73-86 filed by
Beverly Ann Hutt for alleged damages to automobile by a City vehicle on or about
December 13, 1973 at the corner of Goldenwest Street and Norma Drive.
BOND SUBSTITUTION - TRACT NO. 7435 - SIGNAL LANDMARK. INC. - Accepted substitution of
Labor and Materials.Bond #2062189 for an existing "letter of credit" - Tract No. 7435;
authorized the City Clerk to file same with the City Treasurer and directed the
Treasurer to release the existing "letter of credit."
DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 7435 SIGNAL LANDMARK. INC. - Accepted improvements
dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7435 - located northeast of Adams Avenue and
Newland Street;.authorized the termination of the Subdivision Agreement and directed
the City Clerk to notify the developer.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 8247 - SIGNAL LANDMARK INC. - Accepted Monument
Bond No. B100,844, Faithful Performance Bond No. B100,843, Labor and Material Bond
No. B100,843 - (Surety Company of the Pacific); approved and authorized execution of.
the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 8247 as recommended by the Acting Director
of Public Works.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 8289 - RIVERA HUNTINGTON CONDOMINIUMS, INC. - Accepted
Irrevocable Letter of.Credit No. 1-500-2179 - (Union Bank); approved and authorized
execution of said "letter of credit" and the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. .8289
as recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works.
TOPICS PROJECT - CC-226 - CROSSING NO BAA-519._59 - PROPOSED CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS -
Accepted a street easement indenture granting the right to construct, reconstruct,
maintain and use a street or highway, upon and across the real property described in
said easement from the Southern Pacific Transportation Company, for the widening of
Edinger Avenue in connection with the TOPICS Project, and relocation of the crossing
protection, at the railroad right of way on Edinger Avenue; authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City, and directed the City Clerk to
return the documents to Southern Pacific Transportation Company.
CLAIM NO 74-1'- GEORGE ABBOND - DENIED - Denied Claim No, 74-1 filed by Raymond L.
Lachman, Attorney at Law, on behalf of George Abbond for alleged breach of promise on
or about September 27, 1973.
PUBLIC BEARING - ORDINANCE NO 1883 - ADOPTED - "ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS"
Mayor Matney announced that.this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 1883, on which a first reading had been given
on November 19, 1973 "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"."
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting
had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to
proposed Ordinance No. 1883.
The City Administrator spoke regarding the provisions of the proposed ordinance.
The Director of Building and Community Development reported on the application of this
ordinance to the City.
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.
The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 18.83 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HMU INGTON 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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On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1883 and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
PUBLIC HEARING - RES OF INTENT NO 3804 - UNDERGROUND UTILITY DIST #73-1 - RES NO 3816
ADOPTED - ESTABLISHES UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT #73-1 - ED# 73-239 - ADOPTED
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Resolution of Intent No. 3804 to ascertain whether the public necessity, health,
safety or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated over-
head structures and the undergrounding of same within the right of way of Magnolia
Street from the south side of Atlanta Avenue to approximately 1000 feet northerly of
the center line of Atlanta Avenge - only City -owned property involved.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting on said public hearing had been met, and that she had received
no communications or written protests against the formation of said underground
utility district.
The Acting Director of Public Works reported on the proposed district.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the.matter.
The City Administrator reported on possible alternate methods of financing underground.
utility districts.
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. 73-240 by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3816 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 73-1."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3816 and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NOS. 73-2 73-3 & 73-4 - CONTINUED TO 2/4/74
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for public hearings on the
following: .
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RES OF INTENT NO 3805 - UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT #73-2 - To ascertain whether
public necessity, health, safety or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead
wires and associated overhead structures and the undergrounding of same 150 feet on
each side of the center line of Goldenwest Street from the north side of Slater Avenue
to the north side of Heil Avenue. Exemption Declaration #73-240 approved by the
Environmental Review Board on January 2, 1974.
RES OF INTENT NO 3806 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT #73-3 - To ascertain whether
public necessity, health, safety or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead
wires and associated overhead structures and the undergrounding of same 150 feet on
each side of the center line of Goldenwest Street from the south side of Edinger
Avenue to the north side of Bolsa Avenue. Exemption Declaration #73-241 approved by
the Environmental Review Board on January 2, 1974.
RES OF INTENT NO 3807 - UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT #73-4 - To ascertain whether
public necessity, health,safety or welfare regires the removal of poles, overhead wires
and associated overhead structures and the undergrounding of same 100 feet on each side
of.the center line of Mansion -Yorktown Avenue from 500 feet east of Main Street to the
east side of Huntington Street. Exemption Declaration #73-242 approved by the Environ-
mental. Review Board on January 2, 1974.
The Acting Director of Public Works reported on the proposed districts and informed
Council that two verbal objections had been received in opposition to Underground Utility
District No. 73-2 and that one verbal objection had been received in opposition to
Underground Utility District No. 73-3.
Mayor Matney declared the hearings on Underground Utility District Numbers 73-2, 73-3
and 73-4 opened.
Mr. Ted Reddick, 6951 Dunbar Circle, City, addressed Council and requested clarification
regarding the authority of the City to underground utilities and the justification for
the formation of the district. Mr. Reddick was advised that the City had initiated
these proceedings pursuant to.Rule 20 of the Ablic Utilities Commission and Article 975
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
Mr. Charles K. Carey, .6952 Lenis Circle, City, addressed Council regarding Underground
Utility District No. 73-2, and stated that he did not believe the formation of the
district was justified.. He requested clarification relative as to how the.selection of
these particular districts was determined, and the Acting Director of Public Works
explained that these districts had been given priority by the Underground Utilities
Commission.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council and property owners on the matter.
Mr. H. R. Bailey, 6961 Paula Circle, addressed Council regarding his reasons for
opposing the formation of Underground Utility District #73-2.
Mr. Gene Williams, 6952 Paula. Circle, addressed Council in opposition to the formation
of Underground Utility District 473-2.
Mr. Michael Doyle, 15842 Rollins Lane, addressed Council and stated his opposition to
Underground Utility District No. 73-3.
Mrs. V. McCray, 15852 Rollins Lane, City, addressed Council regarding the reasons why
she did not believe the formation of Underground Utility District #73-3 was justified.
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Following discussion, on motion by Coen, Council directed that the public.hearings
on Underground Utility District Numbers 73-2, 73-3 and 73-4 be continued to the
February 4, 1974 meeting by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: Matney
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
RES NO 3820 - ADOPTED - CALLING GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 9, 1974
The City Clerk read Resolution No. 3820 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE
OF.THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY,
THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1974, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3820.and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
RES NO 3821 - ADOPTED - POLICY - APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES & SUBCOMMITTEES - (CA 73-137)
The City Clerk read Resolution No. 3821 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO APPOINT PERSONS
WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS OF A COUNCIL-APPOINTED.BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE TO SERVE ON
COMMITTEES OR SUBCOMMITTEES OF SUCH COUNCIL -APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS OR COMMITTEES."
The City Administrator reported on the proposed resolution,
Councilman Duke requested that the City Council receive notification of the appoint-
ments which are made pursuant to the proposed resolution.
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3821 and
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
RES NO 3822 - AMEND - CITY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION AGRMT - REMOVED FROM AGENDA
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3822 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGE-
MENT EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION AGREEMENT."
The City Administrator and Personnel Director reported on the proposed resolution.
Mayor Matney directed that proposed Resolution No. 3822 be removed from the Council
Agenda for consideration at a later date.
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SIZE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP - COUNCIL COIITTEE APPOINTED - CONT. 2/4/74
The City Clerk presented a communication from the HuntingtonBeach Environmental
Council summarizing their review of the size of the Environmental Council, pursuant
to Council request of November 19, 1973 and submitted the procedures which they propose
to follow.
Mayor Matney suggested that action on this matter be deferred and that a Council
Committee be appointed to study the matter for report to Council.
On motion by Green, Council appointed Councilmen Coen, Duke and Matney to serve on a
Council Committee to conduct a study relative to the size of the Huntington: Beach
Environmental Council for report at the February 4, 1974 meeting. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
RESOLUTION OF INTENT NO 3823 - ADOPTED - VACATION OF A PORTION OF HUNTINGTON & DELAWARE
STREETS .- EIR #73-221 ADOPTED - PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED 2/4/74
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Public Works Department transmitting
Resolution of Intention to vacate a portion of Huntington and Delaware Streets and
Exemption Declaration #73-221.
On motion by Green, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-221 by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3823 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF
HUNTINGTON STREET AND DELAWARE STREET."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3823 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by ,Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Numbers 1890,
1891, 1892, 1894 and 1895 by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke; Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
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ORD NO 1890 _ ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE - SECTION 9551 & SECTION 9841.4
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9551, AND SECTION 9841.4 PROVIDING FOR SUBSECTION (h)."
ORD NO 1891 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 73-21
"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
BOUNDED BY TALBERT AVENUE, BEACH BOULEVARD, TAYLOR DRIVE AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
(ZONE CASE NO 73-21)."
ORD NO 1892 - ADOPTED - "FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS"
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 331, AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 331 ENTITLED, "FOOD HANDLING
ESTABLISHMENTS"."
ORD NO 1894 - ADOPTED - ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITIONS
"AN ORDINANCE (F THE CITY of HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 2525 AND ARTICLES 253, 254, 255 AND 256 OF CHAPTER 25, AND
AMENDING SECTIONS 2511 AND 2523 PERTAINING TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR MOTION:PICTURE
EXHIBITIONS."
ORD NO 1895 - ADOPTED - PRECISE PLAN NO 72-7
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 40 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN NO. 72-7."
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
ORD NO 1897 - FIRST READING - DEFERRED - AMENDS CODE - GARAGE SALES
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1897 for a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE.
CODE BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE 267 ENTITLED, "GARAGE SALES"."
Councilman Green recommended that the Council have an opportunity to review the
proposed ordinance and suggested that he and Councilman Bartlett, together with the
City Administrator, Chief Robitaille and the City Attorney meet on the matter.
On motion by Duke, Council directed a Council Committee, consisting of Councilman
Green and Councilman Bartlett, review the matter with the Chief of Police, City
Administrator and City Attorney. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
ORD NO 1898 - FIRST READING - AMENDS UNIFORM BLDG CODE - RESTRICTIONS IN FIRE ZONE NO.2
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1898 for a first reading by title- "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8115.4 AMENDING SECTION 1603(a) OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
VOLUME I, 1970 EDITION PERTAINING TO RESTRICTIONS IN FIRE ZONE NO, 2."
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Fire Marshal.Gerspach addressed Council regarding the intent of the proposed
ordinance.
Following a reading by title of Ordinance No. 1898, on motion by Duke, Council waived
further reading of same by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley,
Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
Gibbs
REQUEST FOR TOWING RATE INCREASE _ -_APPROVED - MANDIC MOTORS, INC. - RES TO BE PREPARED
The City Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Robert P. Mandic, Jr., Vice -President,
Mandic Motors, Inc., City, requesting permission to raise towing rates from $18.50 to
$20.50 per day and storage rates from $2 to $2.50 per day.
Discussion was held between the Chief of Police and Council regarding the rate increase
request.
On motion by Green, Council approved the request from Mandic Motors, Inc., for an
increase in the amount of towing service fees from $18.50 to $20.50 per day and the
amount which may be charged for storing vehicles from $2 to $2.50 per day, and directed
the City Attorney to prepare a resolution effecting same. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES.: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
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PRESENTATION - EDISON COMMUNITY PARK
Mr. Ron Fuentes, Administrative Assistant, to Mr. Ronald W. Caspers, Chairman of the
Orange County Board of Supervisors, presented a check in the amount of $241.;089.09 to
Mayor Matney, representing a progress payment from Federal Revenue Sharing funds
received by the County for the development of Edison Community Park.
Mayor Matney thanked Mr. Fuentes and directed that a letter of appreciation be sent to
Supervisor Casper and the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
PROPOSAL — WEST ORANGE COUNTY UNITED CRUSADE - COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL - CON'T 1/21/74
A communication requesting that Council accept the proposal from the West Orange County
United Crusade relative to a co-sponsorship between their organization and the Community
Services Council of a•"Partnership in Planning" proposal was presented by the City Clerk.
The City Administrator reported on the proposal and the benefits which the City would
derive from the program.
Discussion was held regarding the naming of the program and Mr. E. A. Green, Executive
Director of the United Crusade, requested that the name United Crusade be removed as
the United Crusade is only proposing this plan to the City as a vehicle for bringing
service groups together. It was determined that the name of the organization would
be the Huntington Beach Human Resources Council.
Mr. Jordan Van Thiel, representing the Huntington Beach Council on Aging, addressed
Council regarding various points of the proposal and requested that Council defer action
on the matter at this time.
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Mr. Robert Burbank, President of the Board of Directors, Huntington Beach United
Crusade, addressed Council regarding the proposal and introduced Mr. Jerry Troy, of
the UtA ted Crusade staff. Mr. Troy distributed a pamphlet to the Council entitled
"A Planning Council - What Does It Do?" He then addressed Council regarding the
proposal.
Mrs. Myrtle Stinson, 508 7th Street, member of the Community Services Council, addressed
Council regarding aspects of the membership provisions of the organization, and stated
that their goal was to have recognition and services for all.
Mr. Jack Feehan, District Manager of Southern Calif. Gas Co., addressed Council and stated
that he believed the body should be expanded to include the Council on Aging.
Mr. Van.Thiel again addressed Council regarding the proposal.
Councilman Bartlett suggested that action be deferred for a two week period to allow
Council to review the matter further.
Mr. E. A. Green, Executive Director of the United Crusade, spoke regarding the
extensive study which had been conducted on this matter and requested Council's
support.
Mr. Robert Wall, 9382 Nautilus Drive, representative of the Community Services Council
addressed Council regarding the merits of the proposal.
Mr. Troy again addressed the Council and requested that the matter not be delayed
further.
Mr. David Carlberg, representing the Home Council, addressed Council and inquired if
the City would be participating financially in the program, and the Mayor informed him
that the City believed that such a program was the best avenue to follow in providing
services to the community and would forestall the need for the establishment of a
Department of Human Resources in the City and thereby save the taxpayer.
The City Administrator spoke further regarding the matter and explained the intent of
the program. He stated that the City may contribute in kind, such as building space,
and spoke regarding the possibility of the City matching revenue funds which may be
granted to the program.
Following discussion, on motion by Bartlett, Council continued action on the Proposal
submitted by the West Orange United Crusade -Community Services Council to the January 21,
197.4 meeting by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley,
Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
Gibbs
APPOINTMENT - HENRY E. HARTGE - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council that it was his recommendation that Mr. Henry
E. Hartge, Acting Director of Public Works, be appointed as. Director of Public Works
for the City under a one year probationary period.
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A motion was made by Councilman Green to ratify the appointment of Mr. William E.
Hartge as Director of Public Works for the City of Huntington. Beach under a one year
probationary period. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
APPOINTMENT - PLANNING DIRECTOR - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council of his recommendation that Mr. Richard Harlow,
be appointed as Planning Director for the City under a one year probationary period.
He also informed Council that Ordinance No. 1899 had been prepared creating the
"Department of Environmental Resources" - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE 135 ENTITLED,
'"DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES"."
Discussion was held between the Council and City Attorney regarding procedural aspects
relative to the proposed ordinance.
On motion by Green, Council ratified the appointment of Mr. Richard Harlow as Planning
Director, under a one year probationary period, as recommended by the City Administrator.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley,
Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
Gibbs
Councilman Green suggested that serious consideration be given to keeping the environ-
mental unit independent of any other department, even .though it may be headed by the
same department head.
Following discussion, on motion by Duke, Council continued Ordinance No. 1899 to the
January 21, 1974 meeting. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
SECRET WITNESS PROGRAM - APPROVED
The City Administrator reported that a meeting sponsored by the Huntington Beach
Chamber of Commerce would be held on January 16, 1974 regarding the establishment of
a Secret Witness Program through .the Daily Pilot Newspaper and the Huntington Beach
and Fountain Valley Chambers of Commerce. He stated that members of the staff and
newspaper would be present and invited the Council members to attend. He informed
Council that the program would be funded from the business community.
Police Chief Robitaille addressed Council regarding the merits of the program and
stated that it had met with great success in other cities.
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On motion by Duke, Council approved the establishment of a Secret Witness Program
through the Daily Pilot Newspaper and the Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley Chambers
of'Commerce and directed that the Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach Chambers of
Commerce, Huntington Beach Daily Pilot and Huntington Beach Police Department be
commended for their efforts. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF ART OBJECTS - KUSKA COLLECTION
The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the possibility of the City
acquiring the Kuska collection of art objects and other significant types of
memorabilia.
The City Librarian addressed Council regarding the acquisition and distributed
pictures of the collection for Council's information. He recommended that for the
present time the collection be housed in the current Administration Building.
On motion by Green, Council directed that the City Librarian be authorized to proceed
with the acquisition of the Kuska antique art collection by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
LOCATION OF ORANGE COUNTY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
The City Librarian reported on the presentation made by staff to the Orange County
Cultural Commission, urging that the Orange County Cultural Arts Center be located
in the City. He recommended that no further action be taken until. the City hears
further from the Commission.
RESOLUTION NO 3825 - ADOPTED - FIFTH ANNUAL CITY-WIDE FESTIVAL
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3825 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING CO-SPONSORSHIP BY THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND THE HUNTINGTON BEACH COORDINATING COUNCIL OF THE FIFTH
ANNUAL CITY-WIDE FESTIVAL."
Mr. Don Bonfa, Chairman of the Coordinating Council, introduced Mr. Kenneth White,
Festival Chairman, who reported on the efforts being made to enlarge the scope of the
festival from previous years. He informed Council that the Chamber of Commerce was
very interested and was planning to coordinate some of the activities.
Following a reading by title, on motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of
Resolution No.3825 and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
The Council was informed by Mr. Bona that a Proclamation supporting the City Wide
Festival would be prepared at a later date.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CONFERENCE
The City Administrator reported on his attendance at the Environmental Protection
Agency Conference sponsored by the Orange County Division of the League of California
Cities. He informed Council of the viewpoints expressed by Congressman Hinshaw
relative to the EPA proposal for a parking surcharge. He informed Council -that the
main topic of the meeting was the position taken by the City of Huntington Beach last
August relative to efforts to reduce automobile emissions.
PROCEDURE - LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
Discussion was held. by Council regarding Agenda Item P-1 - Letter from the City of
Tustin concerning the action taken by the Local Agency Formation.Commission on their
City's sphere of influence.
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Administrator to prepare a letter to the
Local Agency Formation Commission setting forth the Council's position that any action
establishing or changing the sphere of influence of a city not be taken without
notification to the affected City. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley,
Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
Gibbs
Councilman Coen commented on Agenda Item P-4 - Resolution of the City of Buena Park
requesting that the League of California Cities refrain from taking a position on
ballot measures of statewide interest prior to a vote of all member cities.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen that the Council take a position in concurrence
with the Resolution adopted by the City of Buena Park, however following discussion,
the motion was withdrawn.
No action was taken by Council on the matter. U
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Mayor Matney brought Council's attention to Agenda. Item P-9 - Resolution of the City
of Covina relative to the denial by the California Coastal Commission of the expansion
of the San Onofre Nuclear Plant.
A motion was made by Mayor Matney to urge the California Coastal Commission to rescind
its previous decision to deny expansion of the San Onofre Nuclear Plant and grant
ivnediate approval for the further development of the generating station.
Discussion was held regarding the action taken by the Coastal Commission and the
energy shortage, and Mayor Matney spoke regarding his contention that every effort
must be made to explore methods for solving the energy problem. He stated that when
an Energy Commission is formed, he would suggest that the entire oil producing status
of the City be one of the first items studied.
Councilman Green suggested that the staff be requested to obtain material that was
presented to the Coastal Commission on this matter.
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Mayor Matney requested that this matter be placed on the January 21, 1974.Council Agenda
and directed the staff to obtain the data that was presented to the Coastal Commission.
The motion made by .Mayor Matney was withdrawn.
REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL SIGNS
Councilman Duke spoke regarding the illegal signs on arterial streets which he had
observed throughout the City over the weekend.
Discussion was held regarding the illegal posting of real estate, rental and garage
sale signs and the Mayor requested the City Attorney to provide legal counseling at
the City Administrator`.s next Management Meeting as to how the various department heads
can expeditiously and legally handle this problem.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
Mayor Matney called an Executive Session of Council to discuss pending litigation and
personnel matters.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 11:10 P.M.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 12:20 A.M. by the Mayor.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3824 - ADOPTED - CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION WITH GEORGE ABBOND VOID
The Deputy City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3824 by title "A -
RESOLU!'ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNI'INGTON BEACH DECLARING CONTRACT OR
TRANSACTION WITH GEORGE ABBOND VOID."
On motion. by Duke, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3824 and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
P-l.y Letter to Council from City of Tustin regarding Local Agency Formation Commission's
action deleting almost one-third of Tustin's approved sphere of influence in the
unincorporated area.
P-2.kp Response from Orange County Health Planning Council to San Juan Capistrano City
Council regarding San Juan Capistrano Resolution 73-11-26-3.
P-3.:'�Resolution No. 73-119 of City of Roseville requesting.legislative action
regulate.the oil industry and to fund research and development of alternative
fuels.
P-4.°.",`Resolution of City of Buena Park requesting League of Cities to refrain from
taking a position on ballot measures of statewide interest prior to a vote
of all member cities.
P-5.Monthly activity report - Huntington Beach Police Department - November, 1973.
P-6:\-Monthly activity report - Fire Department - November, 1973.
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P-7.�'Monthly activity report - Recreation and Parks Department.- November, 1973.
P-8."/ Monthly activity report - Harbors and Beaches Department - November; 1973.
P-9.q- Resolution from City of Covina urging California Coastal Comission to rescind
its previous decision to deny expansion of San Onofre Nuclear Plant and grant
`-.,immed.iate approval for the further development of the generating ,station.
P-10. Communication from Municipal Water District of Orange County regarding their
reduction of pumping operations and submitting suggested ways to conserve
water.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by.Coen, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach adjourned at 12:25 A.M., to Monday, January 21, 1974.at 5:30 P.M., in the.
Administrative Annex. The motion was passed by the following vote: .
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth -
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Jerry A Matney
Mayor .
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