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MINUTES
Administrative Annex, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 21, 1974
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, Matney
Gibbs (arrived 5:35 P.M.) Green (arrived 5:45 P.M.).Duke (arrived
5:40 P.M,)
Councilmen Absent: None
PROGRESS REPORT - TALBERT AVENUE RELOCATION
The Director of Public Works presented a progress report on the Talbert Avenue
Relocation and the study on the matter which had been conducted by the Planning
Department, Department of Public Works and the firm of Herman Kimmel & Associates,
Inc.
Mr. Edward Selich, Senior Planner, made a presentation regarding the realignment
and presented charts relative to the circulation and transportation study. A
report entitled "Circulation and Transportation Study Parameters - September 1,
1973" and a map were distributed to the Council.
Mr. Ralph Leyva, Traffic Engineer, reported on the realignment and informed Council
of the criteria used by Herman Kimmel and Associates in making the evaluation of
the anticipated traffic situation. He displayed charts and maps relating to the
matter for Council's information.
The Director of Public Works again addressed Council and stated that this presenta-
tion had been made to bring Council up to date on the studies which had been conducted
and informed Council that an Environmental Impact Report or Exemption Declaration
would be required.
Discussion was held between the Council and staff regarding this phase of the study
and the information which will be presented in Phase II of the study.
A motion was made by Councilman Green to delete Talbert Avenue from Gothard to Edwards
Street and to direct the Department of Public Works to report back to Council with a
plan for handling the traffic which would have been handled by Talbert Avenue, on to
Slater or Ellis Avenues.
Discussion was held and the City Attorney reported on the matter.
The motion made by Councilman Green was then withdrawn.
On motion by Green, Council directed that it be the policy of the City Council that
Talbert Avenue not go through from Gothard Street to Edwards Street and further
directed the Planning Commission to take immediate steps to study this proposel.for
further report to Council. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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PROPOSAL - CALIFORNIA ANIMAL CONTROL
Mr, Dennis Smith, General Manager, California Animal Control, addressed Council rela-
tive to CAC's proposal for animal control service for the City upon expiration of
the present contract on February 5, 1974..
Mr. Smith introduced Mrs. Judy Striker, representative of the Orange County Animal
Assistance League. Mrs, Striker addressed Council regarding a petition which they
have circulated in favor of a low cost animal spay and neuter clinic.
Mr. Smith reported on the level of service which had been provided to the City during
the past year and spoke regarding the new proposal whereby his office would be
responsible for all aspects of animal control with the level of service upgraded to
include 24 hour telephone availability with dispatching service and round-the-clock
animal control officers seven days per week.
Discussion was held and Councilman Green suggested that if an increase in license
fees is to be considered, he would suggest that the next issuance of tags cover a
15 month period which would benefit the dog owners as well as align the City's
licensing timetable to the fiscal year, as are other cities in the County.
Further discussion was held and the Council requested that more information be made
available to them on this matter.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Alicia M, Wentworth
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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erry A. Matney
Mayor
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, .Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 21, 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.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Reverend Bola Heath, Central Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
Councilmen Absent: None
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - DR, JAMES MASON - H B ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
Mayor Matney announced the award of a Plaque to Dr. James Mason in appreciation of
his service on the Huntington Beach Environmental Council and requested that said
plaque be forwarded to Dr. Mason who was unable to attend the meeting.
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PRESENTATIONS - HARVARD MODEL UNITED NATIONS COMMENDATIONS
Mayor Matney presented Commendations to the 29 students from Huntington Beach High
School.who participated in the 19th Annual Harvard Model United Nations, acting as
representatives of the nations of Cypress and France, learning of the.operation of
the United Nations and of the art of international politics and diplomacy.
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PROCLAMATION - "MOON WEEK" - JANUARY 21-25, 1974
Mr. Gary Lewis, President of Clegg School introduced students Maria Hernandez and
Kelly Dietz who informed Council of the "Moon Week" program at their school. Miss
Hernandez informed Council that the week of January 21-25 was "Moon Week" at their
school and that a moan rock brought back by the Apollo 11 astronauts would be on
display. Miss Dietz informed Council of the background of the moon rock and stated
that the public is invited to see the display between 3:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M., each
day.
Mayor Matney then presented Miss Hernandez and Miss Dietz with a Proclamation desig-
nating January 21-25, 1974 as "Moon Week" in the City of.Huntington Beach.
PRESENTATION - ROY HOW - CERTIFIED PUBLIC PURCHASING OFFICER
Mayor Matney presented a certificate to Mr. Roy How, City Purchasing Officer in
recognition of his satisfactory completion of the requirements for Certified Public
Purchasing Officer.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - COUNCILMAN TED W. BARTLETT
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Service to Councilman Ted W. Bartlett in
appreciation.of his 15 years of service to the City of Huntington Beach,
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
Councilwoman Gibbs requested that the items pertaining to signalization agreements
and the trimming of Brazilian Pepper Trees be withheld from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
On motion by Gibbs, the following items were approved as recommended by the following
roll call vote:
AYES; Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES; Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 7,
1974 and the regular meeting of January 7, 1974, as written and on file in the office
of the City Clerk.
CLAIM NO 74-2 - DEANNA DELGADO - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-2 filed by Deanna
Delgado for alleged damages to automobile by a police vehicle on or about December 18,
1973, in the vicinity of the intersection of Garfield and Main Street.
CLAIM NO 74-3 - LAWRENCE D CURTIS - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-3 filed by Daniel
R. Bucknam, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Lawrence D. Curtis for alleged personal
injuries on or about September 29, 1973 in the vicinity of Beach Boulevard and Ellis
Avenue. „ Ai
CLAIM NO 74-4 - MICHAEL N BECKER - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-4 filed by Michael N.
Becker for alleged personal injuries incurred on or about December 31, 1973, in the
vicinity of Seventeenth Street and Pacific Coast Highway.
CLAIM NO 74-5 - THOMAS HELMS - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-5 filed by Hunt, Liljestrom
& Wentworth, Attorneys, for Thomas Helms on behalf of minor son, John Thomas Helms,
for alleged personal injuries sustained on or about October 5, 1973, in the vicinity
of John Eader Elementary School.
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CLAIM NO 74-6 - LANNY G ROTHERY - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-6 filed by Gary E.
Gunderman, Attorney at Law, for alleged personal injuries sustained while in police
custody on or about October 13, 1973.
EASEMENT DEED - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY - APPROVED - Approved an easement
deed from Southern California Edison Company for the south side of Garfield Avenue
and east of Newland Street; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on
behalf of the City, 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.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-245 - MAGNOLIA STREET BRIDGE - Accepted work on the con-
struction of the Magnolia Street reinforced concrete slab bridge over the Orange
County Flood Control District Channel D-01 - Project CC-245, a portion of Project
CC-206, completed by M. L. Garten, for a final contract amount of $172,383.37, and
directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County
Recorder.
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO C747 - ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - APPROVED -
Approved an Amendment to Agreement No. C747 between the City and the Orange County
Flood Control District for construction of a storm drain system to replenish and
control the area north of Adams Avenuejeast of Beach Boulevard, and authorized the
Z,1yor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
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PARK NAME RECOMMENDATIONS - APPROVED - Approved park name recommendations submitted
by the Recreation and Parks Commission for sectors of Huntington Central Park and
four neighborhood parks as follows:
Park Inventory Name
Huntington Central Park
Fenced compound & nature building
13 acre lake west of Goldenwest
20 acre lake east of Goldenwest
Area east of Library & Talbert Lake
Area between Edwards & Huntington Lake
Area north of Talbert Lake
Trail system west of Goldenwest
Trail system east of Goldenwest
Area north of Huntington Lake
Gothard Hill
Mesa west of Goldenwest
Huntington Central Park
Donald D. Shipley Nature Center
Huntington Lake
Thomas B. Talbert Lake
Alvin M. Coen Group Campground
Henry A. Kaufman Play Center & Picnic Area
,lack Green Nature Observation & Play Center
Norma Brandel Gibbs Trail
Henry H. Duke Trail
George M. McCracken Meadow & Play Center
Jake R. Stewart Viewpoint Picnic Area
Jerry A. Matney Mesa
South of Atlanta, east of Bushard Roy Seabridge Park
Taylor Street west of Beach Victor Terry Park
North of Ellis, west of Newland Robert M. Lambert Park
North of Adams, east of Beach Ted W. Bartlett Park
RELEASE - LABOR & MATERIAL BONA - TRACT NO 6726 - Authorized the release of Labor
and Material Bond No. 183-79-00 for Tract No. 6726 - William Lyon Development Company,
as the six month hold period had been satisfied and directed the City Clerk to notify
the developer and Treasurer to notify the bonding company of the action.
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SIGNALIZATION AGREEMENTS - WESTMINSTER-HUNTINGTON BEACH - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works trans-
mitting agreements between the City of Westminster and the City of Huntington Beach
for the installation of traffic signals at two intersections.
In response to a question by Councilwoman Gibbs, the Director of Public Works stated
that the signalizations would be activated so that there would be a minimal time delay.
On motion by Gibbs, Council approved the agreements between the City of Westminster
and the City of Huntington Beach for the installation of traffic signals at the Inter-
section of Goldenwest Street and Georgetown Avenue (Oxford Drive) and Edwards Street.
and Royal Oak Drive, and authorized 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, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
TRIMMING OF BRAZILIAN PEPPER TREES - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works trans-.
witting plans and specifications for the trimming of 4,339 Brazilian Pepper trees
within the City.
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Following discussion on the matter by Councilman Duke and the City Administrator,
on motion by Gibbs, Council approved the plans and specifications for the trimming
of 4,339 Brazilian Pepper trees within the City and authorized the City Clerk to
advertise for bids. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
BID AWARD - SEWER & WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION CC-274 - PETAR ARTUKOVICH
The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that
bids for Project CC-274 - construction of vitrified clay pipe sewer main and appur-
tenance, and the construction of asbestos cement pipe water main and appurtenances
in Green Street, Hoskins Street, Lynn Street, Blanton Street, Sims Street, Dolores
Street, Milo Drive, Pearce Street and Prairie Drive - within Sunset Heights Assess-
ment District 72-01, had been opened at 10:00 A.M., on Monday, January 21, 1974, .n
the Council Chamber, by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of Public
Works, and that Petar Artukovich, Contractor, Whittier, California, was the low
bidder with a bid amount of $164,787.50. The Director.of Public Works recommended
that Council award the bid to Peter Artukovich, Contractor, Whittier, California.
The bids submitted were as follows:
Peter Artukovich, Contractor
Whittier
$164,787.50
Wal-Con Construction Co. & John
M. Artukovich (a joint venture)
Sherman Oaks
176,804.00
McGuire Construction Co.
Placentia
185,300.60
M. L. Garten, General Contracting
Anaheim
190,264.75
Kordich & Son, Inc.
Huntington Beach
194,316.00
The Gallacher Company, Inc.
Costa Mesa
195,550.25 (corrected.)
Rossi Construction Co.
Alhambra
208,430.00
Barron & Eckhart Engineering Cont.
S. El Monte
208,814.75
Bebek Corporation
Santa Ana
211,730.00
Card Construction Co.J. Inc.
Irvine
223,859.80
R. L. Thibodo Cosst. Co., Inc.
San Marcos
253,786.28
Bejcc Corporation
Placentia
289,223.95
A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to award the contract for Project CC-274
to Petar Artukovich, Contractor, Whittier, California, the lowest responsible bidder,
for the bid amount of $164,787.50, subject to the City receiving permit from South
Coast Region Conservation Commission, reject all other bids, and hold same until
Petar Artukovich, Contractor, has executed the contract for said work and filed
necessary bonds and insurance; and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful
bidders at that time of the action, and return their bid bonds forthwith. The
motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RESOLUTION NO 3795 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHES LAKE PARK BOY SCOUT CABIN AS HISTORICAL
LANDMARK
The City Clerk informed Council of a change in Resolution.No. 3795 to include the
words 'upon completion of remodeling' following the word Huntington Beach -in the
last sentence of the third paragraph.
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The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3795 by title, as amended, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING LAKE PARK
BOY SCOUT CABIN AS A HISTORICAL LANDMARK."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3795 as amended,
and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None lr
RESOLUTION NO 3832 - REVISION OF APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS - DEFERRED TO
2/19/74
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3832 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF
APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1973-1974."
Mayor Matney directed Resolution No. 3832 be continued to the meeting of February 19,
1974 at the request of the City Administrator.
On motion by Green, Council continued Resolution No. 3832 to the February 19, 1974
meeting by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES; Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
On motion by Shipley, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Numbers 3826,
3827, 3828, 3829, 3830, 3831, 3833, 3834, and 3835 by title; waived further reading
and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None F
RES NO 3826 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHES POLICY FOR TOWING SERVICES
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A POLICY
FOR TOWING SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH."
RES NO 3827 - ADOPTED - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 73-01 - APPOINTS SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
AS ENGINEER OF WORK AND ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
"A RESOLUTION APPOINTING SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS AND ENGINEER OF WORK AND ASSESSMENT
ENGINEER - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 73-01 TOWN LOT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, HUNTINGTON BEACH,
CALIFORNIA.
RES NO 3828 - ADOPTED - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 73-01 - DESIGNATING NEWSPAPER
"A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING NEWSPAPER - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 73-01 TOWN LOT ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
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RES NO 3829 - ADOPTED - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 73-01 - DESIGNATING ATTORNEY
"A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ATTORNEY - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 73-01 TOWN LOT ASSESS-
MENT DISTRICT, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
RES NO 3830 - ADOPTED - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 73-01 - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARY
MAP
"A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP - ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 73-01 TOWN LOT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
RES NO 3831 - ADOPTED - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 73-01 - PROVIDING FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
"A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 73-01 TD WN
LOT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, HUNTINGTON BEACH,yCALIFORNIA."
RES NO 3833 - ADOPTED - COUNTY PRIORITY PLAN - STATE BEACH. PARK. RECREATIONAL &
HISTORICAL FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 1974
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE PRIORITY PLAN OF EXPENDITURE OF ALLOCATION UNDER THE STATE BEACH,
PARK, RECREATIONAL AND HISTORICAL FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 1974."
RES NO 3834 - ADOPTED - SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF MASS TRANSIT INTERCITY SERVICE
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A MASS TRANSIT INTERCITY SERVICE AS PROPOSED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSIT DISTRICT."
RES NO 3835 - ADOPTED - URGES ADOPTION OF ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT BUS ROUTES
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING ADOPTION
OF ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT BUS ROUTES IN SAID CITY."
EXEMPTION DECLARATION NO 73-232 - TENTATIVE TRACT NO 780.5 - ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented a status report from the Environmental Review Board recom-
mending additional measures to enhance the Stellrecht Project - Tentative Tract
No. 7805. Exemption Declaration No. 73-232 approved by the Environmental Review
Board on December 26, 1973.
Councilman Green requested that the work 'should' be replaced by the word 'shall'
in each place that it appears in Measure #4 on Page 2 of the Environmental Review
Board transmittal, and that the words 'within the interior of all dwelling units'
be inserted following the words '45 dBA' in Measure A.
On motion by Green, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-232 on Tentative
Tract No. 7805, including the measures recommended in the Environmental Review Board
and the amended wording in Measure #4 of the Environmental Review Board transmittal
recommended by Councilman Green. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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APPLICATION.FOR BUSINESS LICENSE - ADAMS MASSAGE - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented an application for business licensed filed by Mildred Dallis,
8839 Adams Avenue, City, to operate a massage and health parlor, dba Adams Massage,
at 8839 Adams Avenue, City. A communication from the Police Department had been
submitted recommending approval of said application.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the application for business license filed by
Mildred Dallis to operate a massage and health parlor, dba Adams Massage, 8839 Adams
Avenue, City, and directed the Licensing Department to issue a business license for
same. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Shipley,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
REQUEST - H B ENVIRONME;
OF BYLAWS - DEFERRED TO
Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
- REACTIVA
E -
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Environmental
Council informing Council of a resolution adopted by their body on January.10, 1974,
recommending the reactivation of the Shoreline Development Committee of the Citizens
Steering Committee for Goals and Objectives. A communication from the Environmental
Council requesting that Council ratify their revised Bylaws was also submitted.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to ratify the revised Bylaws of the Huntington
Beach Environmental Council but was withdrawn before being voted upon.
Following discussion, a motion was trade by Councilman Green to defer the requests from
the Environmental Council relative to the reactivation of the Shoreline Development
Committee of the Citizens Steering Committee for Goals and Objectives and the ratifi-
cation of Bylaws to the February 4., 1974 meeting, pending a review of the matter by
Council Committee composed of Mayor Matney and Councilmen Duke and Coen. The motion
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duko, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
MAYOR'S ENERGY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED - APPOINTMENTS APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from. the Huntington Beach Environmental
Council informing Council of a resolution adopted by their body of January 10, i974
in support of the Mayor's Energy Committee. The resolution also urged the formation
of an energy panel consisting of representatives of all City departments to -prepare
and implement an Energy Conservation Program for City utilization of energy with the
Chairman of this panel to be appointed to the Mayor's Committee, and that the Environ-
mental Council take an active role in the Mayor's Committee.
A motion was made by Councilman Green to approve the establishment of the Mayor's
Energy Committee and approved the appointment of the following persons to serve on
said committee
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Jerome Bame Chamber of Commerce
Stan Botelho General Telephone
Dudley Boyce Golden West College
Michael Brick Fountain Valley School District
Robert Burbank Southern California Edison Company
Jim Carvell Ocean View School District
Doris Confer Pacifica Hospital
Dr. William Dolph Westminster School District
Jack Feehan Southern California Gas Company
Bill Foster Huntington Beach Company
William Furniss Channel 50
Richard Grundy Huntington Intercommunity Hospital
Kenneth Kerins Home Council
George Lusk Lusk Homes
Ron Novkov Furane Plastics
Charles Palmer HB City School District
Jack Roper HB Union High School. District
Harriett Wieder Environmental Council
Bill Woods Signal. Oil
Andrew Veje McDonnell Douglas
Bernard Ridder Huntington Beach Independent
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT - UTILITY CORRIDOR & SWITCHYARD IN THE BOLSA CHICA
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Commission transmitting
their Position Statement on the Metropolitan Water District's proposed utility cor-
ridor and switchyard in the Bolsa Chica,
Mr. Maynard Anderson, Assistant General Manager, Metropolitan Water District, addressed
Council regarding the proposed corridor and switchyard and their acquisition of the site,
Mr. Harold (Tom)Holtom, Principal Engineer, Metropolitan Water District, addressed
Council regarding their study of the alternate site along the base of the western
bluff of the Huntington Beach Mesa which had been recommended by the Planning Com-
mission.
Mr. Edward Kerins, Chairman of the Planning Commission, addressed Council and pre-
sented reasons why the site selected by the Metropolitan Water District was unfavora-
ble to the City. He spoke regarding the Planning Commissiods recommendation that
all steps be taken to preclude the sale which would be detrimental to the City and
that the City request the State legislature to modify the Tidelands Grant to the
Metropolitan Water District to provide for a site that is mutually agreeable to both
parties.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council and representatives of the
Metropolitan Water District.
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On motion by Gibbs, Council accepted the Position Statement of the Planning Commission
relative to the Metropolitan Water District Utility Corridor and Switchyard and directed
that it be transmitted to the State Legislature, State Attorney General and the EnviroTl-
mental Protection Agency. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCES ADOPTED f
ORDINANCE NO 1898 - ADOPTED - AMENDS UNIFORM BLDG CODE - RESTRICTIONS IN FIRE ZONE NO 2
The City Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1898 a second 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 1, 1970
EDITION PERTAINING TO RESTRICTIONS IN FIRE ZONE NO. 2."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1898 and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE NO 1899 - FIRST READING - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
The City Clerk gave Ord.inaftce No. 1899 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING
THERETO ARTICLE 135 ENTITLED, "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES"."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1899 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PROPOSAL - WEST ORANGE COUNTY UNITED CRUSADE -COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a proposal by the West Orange County United Crusade and the
Community Services Council to establish the Huntington Beach Human Resources Council
and requesting that Council accept the proposal as written and amended. Said proposal
had been deferred from the January 7, 1974 meeting.
Mr. Edward Rooney, 19361 Brookhurst Street, City, addressed Council in favor of the
proposal,
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the proposal submitted by the West Orange
County United Crusade and the Community Services Council to establish the Huntington
Beach Human Resources Council as written and amended. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None 2J 4
ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1/21/74
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APPEARANCE BEFORE ASSEMBLY REVENUE & TAXATION COMMITTEE - BEACH OPERATION AND
MA INTENAN CE
The City Administrator spoke regarding the presentation which will be made by
several coastal cities before the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee urging
the enactment legislation which would equalize the tax burden within the coastal
zone for beach and recreational services which at this time are borne soley by
local taxpayers.
The City Administrator was authorized to appear with Mayor Matney before the
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee on February 4, 1974 to present the City's
position relative to the sharing of costs for the maintenance and operation of the
City beach
CENSUS COUNT
The City Administrator informed Council that it appeared that a number of people
had not been counted during the recent census and that notices informing residents
to contact the City if they had been missed in the count were beings enclosed in
City water bills. V
REAFFIRMATION OF COUNCIL SUPPORT - COMBUS APPLICATION
The City Administrator reported on the application for service submitted by COMBUS
to the Public Utilities Commission on which a hearing will soon be held in San
Francisco.
Councilman Green spoke at length regarding the COMBUS application, stating that
such private subscription bus services would be beneficial in reducing the vehicular
traffic in the southcoast air basin without having a detrimental effect on the
economy. lie stated that McDonnell Douglas in Huntington Beach is presently served
by subscription bus service for its employees.
On motion by Green, Council went on record to reaffirm their support of the applica-
tion for extended service submitted by CCMBUS to the Public Utilities Commission,
and directed that a'copy of this action be transmitted to the Public Utilities
Commission. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO 2 EXPANSION PLANS
The City Administrator reported on Orange County Sanitation District No. 2 expansion
plans and distributed a booklet entitled "Information Brochure Alternative Proposals
For Advanced Treatment At Plant No. 2," together with a resume' of this material
which had been prepared by his office. He requested that Council review the matter
and inform him of their position at a later date.
Councilman Green then reported on various aspects of the matter.
PROPOSAL - CALIFORNIA ANIMAL CONTROL
Mr. Dennis Smith, General Manager, California Animal Control, addressed Council
and presented a resume' of CAC's operations during the past year. He reported on
their proposal for animal control service for the City upon expiration of the present
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contract on February 5, 1974. He reported that the cost of issuing tags to cover a
15 month period, as discussed at the earlier adjourned meeting, would be approximately
$39,000.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Smith regarding the
possibility of establishing a license fee for cats and the establishment of a low
cost neuter and spay clinic. The Council requested that Mr. Smith present a report
reflecting the various levels of service which could be provided by his company and
the anticipated revenue from a cat licensing fee. Mr. Smith was also informed that
he had the support of Council to proceed with plans to order dog license tags which
would cover a 15 month period.
COMMUNICATION - HHPOA - DAVENPORT MARINA - PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED 2/19/74
The City Clerk presented a communication from Mr. A. W. Knox, representing the
Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association informing Council of their recommenda-
tions relative to the completion of the Davenport Marina in Tract No. 4880. The
City Clerk further informed Council that a communication on the matter had been
received from Huntington Harbour Corporation,
Councilman Coen requested and was granted permission to abstain from consideration
of the matter due to a conflict of interest. Councilman Coen then vacated his Council
chair.
Mr. A. W. Knox, 3322 Easter Circle, City, addressed Council regarding matters pertaining
to the Conditional Exception on the project, He then presented the Huntington Harbour
Property Owners Associations recommendation relative to the completion of the Marina.
Mr. Jim Bentson, Attorney at Law, 16710 Algonquin Street, City, addressed Council
representing 14 residents on streets adjoining the waterway where the additional slips
would be installed. He informed Council of the property owner's opposition to the
proposed marina.
Mr. Dale Dunn, Development Manager, Huntington Harbour Corporation, addressed Council
on the matter and requested that the Cease and Desist Order imposed by Council be
rescinded to allow completion of the project.
In response to a question by Council, the City Attorney referred to a memorandum he
had written to the City Administrator dated November, 1972 regarding the imposition
of a Cease and Desist Order. He then read a communication his office had 'prepared
outlining the history of the matter. He also brought Council's attention to a City
Attorney Opinion dated October 23, 1973 regarding terms of Use Variance #707.
Councilwoman Gibbs recommended that a Council committee be formed to work with the
parties toward a solution to the problem.
Mr, Allen Fitzpatrick, addressed Council and informed him that he was to be a resident
of this area in the near future and recommended that the Use Variance be revoked.
Mr. Robert Helfer, resident, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed marina.
Discussion was held between the City Attorney and Council and the City Attorney suggested
that he be allowed an opportunity to further research the matter. He also informed
Council of the necessity that a public hearing be held if revocation of the Use Variance
is to be considered.
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Mr. Donald Eggleston, Vice -President of the Huntington Harbour Property Owners
Association, addressed Council regarding the number of accidents he has seen in this
area and recommended that a 130 foot channel be provided.
Mr. Dale Dunn, again addressed Council and informed them that the 90 foot channel
had been agreed upon by the Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association and that
it conformed with other channels within the harbor.
A motion was made by Councilman Green to schedule a public hearing to consider the
revocation of Use Variance No. 707 on February 19, 1974 and said motion was passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Coen
Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
JOINT -POWERS AGREEMENT - ORANGE COUNTY MANPOWER CONIlMISSION - APPROVED
The City Administrator reported on a proposed agreement between the cities of Huntington
Beach, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove and the'County of Orange for the creation of a
commission to assist the cities in the identification of manpower needs, establishment
of priorities and the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Manpower Plan.
On motion by Duke, Council approved the Joint -Powers Agreement between the County of
Orange and the cities of Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Anaheim and Garden Grove for
the creation of a Manpower Commission, and authorized 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, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Noge
CIVIC CENTER DEDICATION CEREMONIES
The City Administrator reported that dedication ceremonies for the new Civic Center
was tentatively scheduled for March 30th.
AMENDMENTS - REVENUE SHARING PRIORITIES - APPROVED
The City Administrator stated that Council had been provided with a report recommending
that certain revisions be made in the Revenue Sharing priorities.
A motion was made by Councilman Shipley to amend the Revenue Sharing priorities, as
recommended by the City Administrator, to set aside funding for the acquisition of
the Meadowlark Golf Course and the purchase of a Library Bookmobile. The motion was
passed by the Following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
NEWSPAPER RECYCLING PROJECT - APPROVED
The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the recommendations which had been
made by staff and the Huntington Beach Environmental Council relative to Trash Collection
Projects.
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Following discussion, on motion by Green, Council authorized the staff to pursue
Recommendation #1 contained in the Department of Public Works report relative to the
establishment of a Newspaper Recycling Project. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None ✓ ;.,�
EXTENSION OF PARTICIPATION - VUBLIC CABLE TELEVISION AUTHORITY - APPROVED
Councilman Coen presented reasons for his recommendation that the City continue
participation in the Public Cable Television Authority Joint -Powers Agreement.
A motion was made by Councilman Green to approved the City's participation in the
Public Cable Television Authority Joint -Powers Agreement for an additional six
month period from. February 28, 1974 to August 28, 1974 with the condition that
should any participant discontinue or alter their original commitment, the matter.
would be reviewed by Council, prior to final decision. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
BEEP DAY -(Better Economic and Environmental Planning)
The City Administrator reminded Council of the program which will be held at the
Sheraton Beach Inn on February 2, 1974, in connection with "BEEP DAY" at which time
the Mayor, President of the Home Council, Chairman of the Environmental Council,
Planning Commission and President of the Chamber of Commerce would present their
views on the future plans for the City. He stated that the Installation Banquet for
the 70th Annual Meeting of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce would be held
that evening.
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COUNCIL SUPPORT OF AMENDMENT TO TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT - SCAG
The City Administrator reported on a communication he had received from the Southern
California Association of Governments requesting the viewpoint of cities relative to
a proposed amendment to the Transportation Development Act which would permit the
use of a portion of local transportation funds for development of pedestrian and
bicycle facilities by cities and counties which were previously required to use the
funds only for transit purposes.
On motion by Green, Council directed that the Comprehensive Planning Committee of the
Southern California Association of Government be informed that the City Council supports
Senate Bill 821 which amends the Transportation Development Act. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - PUBLIC OFFICIALS' NEW DISCLOSURE & CONFLICT OF INTEREST
REGULATIONS
The City Administrator informed Council that a conference on Public Officials'
New Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Regulations,. posed by the Orange
County Division of the League of California Cities and the Orange County Board;"
of Supervisors, will be held on Saturday, January 26, 1974 in the Superior Court,
Santa Ana.
The City Attorney informed Council that either he or one of his deputies would.
attend the meeting.
Discussion was held and the City Attorney was requested to prepare a list of staff
members who should be required to submit disclosure statements.
RENOVATION OF MEMORIAL HALL BUILDING - APPLICATION FOR REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the possibility of obtaining
revenue sharing funds for the renovation of the Memorial Hall Building,for use by
Senior Citizens groups.
On motion by Matney, Council directed.the City Administrator to proceed with
application for revenue sharing funds - Social Services, for the renovation of the
Memorial hall Building for use by Senior Citizens groups. The motion was passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs., Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NOS 73-2 AND 73-3
The City Administrator recommended that action on Underground Utility District
Nos. 73-2 and 73-3, on which public hearings were opened at the January 7, 1974
meeting, be terminated. He informed Council that he and the City Attorneys' office
were working with the Public Utilities Commission and the utility companies to
develop a method whereby people would not be assessed fax an underground utility
district on a major arterial highway when only a few of the property owners take
unility access from the arterial.
The City Clerk informed Council that the public hearings on said districts had
beery continued to the February 4, 1974 meeting, at which base, if Council desires,
action could betaken to terminate the proceedings.
The Director of Public Works informed Council that his office would inform the
affected property owners of Council's intention in this matter.
EXPANSION OF THE SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION
Mayor Matney commented on the reports.he had read relative to the expansion of the
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Discussion was held on the matter, however,
no action was taken by Council.
INVITATION - HUNTINGTON BEACH MUSIC, MAN BAND - GOLDEN WEST COLLE"
Miss Starr Hutchins extended an invitation to the Council to attend the Huntington
Beach Music Man Band Concert which'will be held Tuesday, January 29, 1974 at 8:00 P.M.,
at Golden West College.
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ITELiS RECEIVED AND FILED B.Y THE CITY COUNCIL
P-I.5iHuntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Resolution #1974-1 requesting the
California Coastal Zone Commission to reverse its decision and.grant
�. further development of San Onofre Nuclear generating station.
P-2.cf`,Monthly activity report Harbors and Beaches Department - December 1973.
P-3.'.,Monthly activity report - Fire Department - December, 1973.
P-4.:;_.Monthly activity report - Recreation and Parks Department - December, 1973.
p-5. ,,,.,Monthly activity report - Oil Division - December, 1973.
P-6.,, Monthly activity report - Building Department.- December., 1973.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
Mayor Matney called an Executive Session of Council to discuss pending litigation
and personnel matter.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council.
REC0NVEiVE
The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor.
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RESIGNATION -- HIGH RISE COLLhiITTEE - DR. HENRY S. KAUFLLkN
Mayor N-atney informed Council that a letter of resignation had been received from
Dr. Henry S. Kaufman from the High Rise Committee.
On r••oti.on by rlatney, Council accepted, with regret, the resignation of Dr. Henry S.
Kau-fmaa from the. High Rise Committee. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
AD?0UF-Nj%L7NT
C-n motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington.
Beach adjourned at 12:30 A.M., to Monday, February 4, 1974 at 5:30 P.M., in the
Ad-ministrative Annex, The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
ATTEST- of Huntington Beach, California
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Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
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Jerry A. Matney
Mayor