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Administrative Annex, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, February 4, 1974
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke 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, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
Councilmen Absent: Matney
CALIFORNIA ANIMAL CONTROL - DISCUSSION
Mr. Dennis Smith, General Manager, California Animal Control, presented a report on
the three financing plans for animal control service for the City which his company
had prepared for Council's consideration.
Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Smith regarding the proposals and the
possibility of instituting a license fee for cats.
Councilman Coen left the Council meeting at 6:15 P.M.
The present system of animal control calls being channeled through the Fire Department
during the hours when an animal control officer is not on duty was discussed. Mr.
Smith also spoke regarding a plan whereby his company could provide the community
with a spay and neuter clinic.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Smith, however, no
action was taken at this time.
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On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned at 6:35 P.M. by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
ATTEST:
AUCIA M. WENtWORIN
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk.
by Deputy City Clerk
AUGIA M. WENTWORM
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
by Deputy City Clerk.
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Mayor Pro_.Temporie
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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, February 4, 1974
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of.
Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber.
The invocation was given by Reverend David G. Humphrey - Community Bible Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
Matney - (arrived at 7:30 P.M.)
Councilmen Absent: Coen
PROCUMATIO14 - "VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK" - FEBRUARY 10-16 1974
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke presented a proclamation to Mr. Donald F. Averill, Director
of Career Education, Huntington Beach High School District, designating February 10;16,
1974 as "Vocational Education Week" in recognition of the efforts of the schools to
make vocational education available for members of the community.
COMMENDATIONS - MEMBERS - 1973 HB CHAPTERS OF 0 C JUNIOR ALL AMERICAN FOOTBALL PROGRAM
The Mayor Pro Tempore presented commendations to the following members of the 1973
Huntington Beach chapters of the Orange County Junior All American Football Program
The South Huntington Beach Packers, a division team which earned third place honors
in the county and bested the performance records of 46 other clinic division teams
Orange County: Lance Adamson, Ray Baker, Don Balm, Paul Bernoulli, Trent Bowman,
Jeff Boydstun, Richard Buck, Jeff Calentino, Mark Calentino; David Constance, Rick
Di Bernardo, John Donovan, Tim Dugan, Todd Foster, Zack Fuller, Bruce Gruenbaum,
Doug Hardy, Joe Krafka, Scott Mitchell, Randy Myers, Curt Olson, Richard Ponder,
Paul Reilly, Tim Renaldo, Frank Rios, Pat Rooney, Mike Schyving, John Slaton, Scott
Stapleton, Todd Thaning, Mike Willems, James Williams, and Guy Worthington.
Head Coach, Don Edwards, Team Manager, Gene Thaning and Assistant Coaches Bob
de Lancellotti, Mike Lacey and Chuck Fabian were also present.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED
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On motion by Green, Council directed that the item pertaining to the Notice of Comple-
tion on Project CC-209 by deleted from the Consent. Calendar.. The motion was passed
by the following roll call vote: -
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Green, the following items were approved as recommended by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 21,
1974 and the regular meeting of January 21, 1974, as written and on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
CLAIM NO 74-7 - GERALD BRUCE MADLEY - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-7 filed by N. David
Gady, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Gerald Bruce Madley, for alleged injuries and
damages purportedly incurred by a City vehicle on or about January 14, 1974 in the
vicinity of Magnolia and Indianapolis Avenue.
CLAIM NO 74-8 - MARGUERITE STIPE - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-8 filed by Schrimmer
Insurance Agency, on behalf of Marguerite Stipe, for alleged damages to her automo-
bile by a City vehicle on or about December 28, 1974, in the vicinity of 12th Street
between Lake and Park Streets.
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CLAIM NO 74-9 - JAIMEE KARROLL -'-DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-9 filed by Jaimee
Karroil for alleged damages due to purported false arrest and imprisonment on or
about October 17, 1973.
LATE CLAIM NO 74-10 - GEORGE HICKOK - REJECTED - Rejected Late Claim No. 74-10 filed
by George Hickok, for alleged personal injuried sustained on or about.October. 10,
1973 due to a purported malfunction of traffic signals in the vicinity of Heil Avenue
and Beach Boulevard.
CLAIM NO 74-11 FRANKLIN J. BUCELLA - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-11 filed by
Franklin Buccelia for refund of payment of two light poles in the vicinity of 124 8th
Street, City.
QUITCLAIM DEED - EASEMENT FOR PIPELINE PURPOSES - APPROVED - Approved a Quitclaim
Deed from the City of Huntington Beach to the Record Owner, of an easement for
pipeline purposes located on the east side of 21st Street, north of Olive Avenue.
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 7805 - STELLRECHT & BARTOLI - Accepted Monument Bond
No. 3SM-163-683, Faithful Performance Bond No. 3SM-163-682, Labor and Material Bona
No. 3SM-163-683 - (American Motorists Insurance Company); approved and authorized
execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 7805 as recommended by the
Director of Public Works.
CLAIM NO 74-12 - GREGORY K. HANSSEN - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-12 filed by
Gregory K. Hanssen for alleged damages to automobile by a City vehicle on or about
October 27, 1973 in the vicinity of the Marina High School parking lot.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION_ - CC-223 - BRUCE BROS PIT - Accepted work on the excavation of
the Bruce Bros, Pit located at the southwest corner of Talbert Avenue and Gothard
Street, completed by C. W. Poss, Inc., for a final contract amount of $27,207.25,
and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the.Orange County
Recorder.
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FINAL TRACT MAP NO 5642 - ALL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 5642 - PRESLEY CO - Accepted the offer
of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 5642, all of Tentative
Tract No. 5642, located at the southwest corner of Garfield Avenue and 17th Street,
examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the .
Planning Commission as being substantially in accordance .with the tentative map as
filed, amended and approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage: 6.165; Lots; 69.
and Lots A, B, C, and D; Developer: Presley Company, Newport Beach; adopted the map
subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and the
Planning Commission in Resolution No. 305.6, adopted October 20, 1969, with the addi-
tional 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
Tentative Tract No. 5642 on September 5, 1974. Adopted Exemption Declaration No.
73-107 approved by the Environmental Review Board of July 3, 1973.
Further instructed the City C1erk.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.
ATIANTA AVENUE STORM DRAIN - DRAINAGE DISTRICT 8B - CC-264 - Approved plans and
specifications for the construction of the second phase of the Atlanta Avenue storm
drain system and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids upon notification
of the Director of Public Works - adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-61 granted by
the Environmental Review Board on May 15, 1973 and approved the transfer of approxi-
mately $200,000 from the Sewer fund as a loan to Drainage District 8B for the comple-
tion of Phase I and construction of Phase II of the storm drain system with a reso-
lution to be transmitted to Council at the time when the exact costs are determined.
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-201 - SIGNAL - MARINA HIGH SCHOOL & SPRINGDALE - Accepted
work on the installation of traffic signal and lighting facilities at the intersection
of Springdale Street and entrance to Marina High School, completed by Grissom and
Johnson, Inc., for a final contract amount of $19,265, and directed the City Clerk
to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-114 - SIGNALIZATION -.Accepted work on the signalization
and lighting of the intersections of Pacific Coast Highway at Huntington Street, Lake
Street, Main Street and Goldenwest Street, completed by Smith Electric Supply for e
final contract amount of $84,571.78, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
PUBLIC HEARING - RES OF INTENT NO 3805 - UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO 73-2 -
DISCONTINUED
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance
of a public hearing opened at the January 7, 1974 meeting on Resolution of Intent No.
3805, Underground Utility District No. 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.
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke informed Council that it was the staff's recommendation that
the hearing on Underground Utility District No. 73-2 be closed and the proceedings
be discontinued.
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There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no further protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor Pro Tempore.
On motion by Green, Council directed that the proceedings on Underground Utility
District No. 73-2 be discontinued. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AXES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
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PUBLIC HEARING - RES OF INTENT NO 3806 - UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO 73-3 -
DISCONTINUED
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance
of a public hearing opened at the January 7, 1974 meeting on Resolution of Intent No..
3806, Underground Utility District No.. 73-3, to ascertain whether public 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 No. 73-241 approved by the Environmental Review
Board on January 2, 1974.
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke informed Council that it was the staff's recommendation that
the hearing on Underground Utility District No. 73-3 be closed and the proceedings
discontinued.
There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no further protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor Pro Tempore.
On motion by Green, Council directed that the proceedings an Underground Utility
District No. 73-3 be discontinued. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
In response to a question regarding notification, the Mayor Pro Tempore requested
that property owners in the audience, affected by the discontinued Underground Utilities
Districts, leave their names and addresses with the City Administrator in the event
that these districts should be reinstituted.
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PUBLIC HEARING - RES OF INTENT NO 3807 - UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 73-4 - RESOLUTION
NO 3819 - ADOPTED - ED #73-242 - ADOPTED
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance
of a public hearing opened at the January 7, 1974 meeting on Resolution of Intent No.
3807 - Underground Utility District No. 73-4 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 100 feet on each side of Huntington
Street. Exemption Declaration # 73-242 approved by the Environmental Review Board on
January 2, 1974.
Mr. Floyd Beisito, Executive Assistant; informed Council that no opposition had been
received from the owner of property involved in the formation of this district.
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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 Pro Tempore.
On motion by Green, Council adopted Exemptio❑ Declaration No. 73-242 approved by the
Environmental Review Board on January 2, 1974. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYP.S: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
The Deputy City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3819 a reading by title -
"A RESOLUTION OF 'FIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO 73-4."
On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3819 and adopted
sameby the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
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PUBLIC HEARING - RES OF INTENT NO 3823 - ORDERING VACATION - PORTIONS OF HUNTINGTON &
DELA14ARE STREETS - APPROVED - RESOLUTION NO 3837 - ADOPTED
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearir
on Resolution of Intention No. 3823 - to vacate a portion .of Huntington Street and
Delaware Street located in the City of Huntington Beach. Exemption Declaration #73--221
adopted by Council on January 7, 1974.
The Deputy City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication
and posting had been met, and that no communications or written protests to Resolution
of Intention No. 3823 had been received.
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke 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 Pro Tempore.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the vacation of a portion of Huntington Street
and Delaware Street by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
The Deputy City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3837 by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION
OF HUNTINGTON STREET AND DELAWARE STREET."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3837 and
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
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HEARING - REPUEST FOR RATE INCREASE - SEAL'S AMBULANCE SERVICE - APPROVED
The Mayor Pro Tempore informed Council that this was the day and hour, set for a
hearing to consider a request from Seal's Ambulance Service for permission to increase
their base rate service from $30 to $35 pursuant to Section 2211.4 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
The Deputy City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification
on said hearing had been met, and that she had received no communications or written
protests to the requested rate increase.
The Executive Assistant and Police Chief reported on the matter and stated .that the
request was in line with the base rate charged by other ambulance services.
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke declared the hearing open,
Mr. Larry Seal, representing Seal's Ambulance Service, 535 Center Street, Costa Mesa,
addressed Council regarding the request for rate increase and informed Council of
the training requirements for ambulance drivers. He stated that a course was to be
given at Pacifica Hospital and would be required of all new employees of his company.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter,and there being no protests
filed either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor Pro Tempore.
Mayor Matney arrived at the Council meeting at 7:30 P.M.
On motion by Shipley, Council approved the request from Seal's Ambulance Service for
permission to increase their base rate of service from $30 to $35 and directed the
City Attorney to prepare a resolution effecting same. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen
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HEARING - APPEAL TO DENIAL OF BUSINESS LICENSE DICK BREWER SURFBOARDS HAWAII, INC
The Mayor Pro Tempore announced that this was the day and hour set for a hearing to
consider an Eppeal filed by Charles Snyder to the denial by the License Supervisor
of a business license to Greg Albertini, Dick Brewer and himself to conduct a business
of retail sales of surfboards and supplies, dba "Dick Brewer Surfboards Hawaii, Inc."
located at 106 Fifth Street, City, pursuant to Section 2111,5 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
The Deputy City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification
on said hearing had been met, and that she had received no communications or written
protests to the matter.
Mr. Charles Snyder addressed Council regarding the proposed business and requested
Council approval of his application for business license.
Discussion was held in response to a question by Council. The City Attorney read
Section 2112.7 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code relative to the procedure by
which a business license may be revoked.
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There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no protests
filed either oral or written the hearing was closed by the Mayor Pro Tempore.
On motion by Matney, Council approved the issuance of a business license to Charles
Snyder, Greg Albertini and Dick Brewer, to conduct a business of retail sales of
surfboards and supplies dba "Dick Brewer Surfboards Hawaii.,.Inc." - 106 Fifth Street,
City, and directed the License Supervisor to issue same. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen
BUSINESS LICENSES.- DOWNTOWN AREA
A motion was made by Councilman Green'to direct the City Attorney to review the basis
for special investigation of application for business licenses in the downtown area
for report back to Council at the next meeting. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Cleric to read Resolution Numbers
3836, 3838, and 3839 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmenr Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen v
RES NO 3836 - ADOPTED - NAMES PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AS STREET SUPERINTENDENT - WEED
ABATEMENT
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH NAMING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR AS THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF WEED ABATEMENT."
RES NO 3838 - ADOPTED - APPROVED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT MAP - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 73-01
"RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT MAP ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO,73-01 TOWN LOT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA,"
RES NO 3839 - ADOPTED - ESTAB ELIGIBILITY - SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY - CIVIL DEFENSE
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO ESTABLISH CITY'S
ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY FOR CIVIL DEFENSE PURPOSES UNDER
PUBLIC LAW 655, 84TH CONGRESS (70TH STAT. 493)."
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REPORT - DEPARTMENT OF BLDG & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - OIL DIVISION - RECEIVED & FILED
The Deputy City Clerk presented a report from the Oil Division of the Department of
Building and Community Development of a comparison for the calendar years of 1972
and 1973.
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On motion by Matney, Council directed that the report from the Oil Division of the.
Department of Building and Community Development be received and filed. The motion
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen f
REVISED GROWTH POLICY - PHASE I GUIDLINES - STUDY SESSION SCHEDULED
The Deputy City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Commission of the
Revised Growth Policy, Phase I Guidlines, as amended and adopted by the Planning
Commission on December 18, 1973. The Planning Commission recommends that a public
hearing be scheduled and that the Revised Growth Policy, Phase I Guidelines be
adopted as a basis for continued study and debate leading to the adoption of a final
Growth Policy reflecting the needs and desires of the residents of the City.
A motion was made by Councilman Shipley that a public hearing be scheduled on the
Revised Growth Policy - Phase I Guidelines for the March 4, 1974 meeting,
Discussion was held and the City Administrator suggested that a study session be
held between the Council and Planning Commission prior to the public hearing on
the matter.
Mr, Edward Kerins, Planning Commission Chairman, addressed Council and requested
that the public hearing be scheduled for the next regular meeting.
The motion made by Councilman Shipley was then withdrawn.
On motion by Shipley, Council directed that a study session be scheduled between
the Council and Planning Commission on February 25, 1974 at 5:30 P.M. in the Admin-
istrative Annex to discuss the Revised Growth Policy - Phase I Guidelines as amended
and adopted by the Planning Commission. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED - PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO 1901 - AMENDMENT TO WATER RATES
The Deputy City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Department of Public Works
of proposed Ordinance No. 1901 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3432 PERTAINING
TO WATER RATES."
On motion by Green, Council directed that a public hearing on proposed Ordinance
No. 1901 be scheduled for the February 19, 1974 meeting. The motion was passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen
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ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Gibbs, Council directed the Deputy Cibj Clerk to read Ordinance Numbers
1899 and 1844 by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following
roil call vote:
AYES. Councilmen: .Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT. Councilmen: Coen VL
ORD NO 1899 - ADOPTED - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO
ARTICLE 135 ENTITLED, "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES"."
ORD NO 1844 - ADOPTED - REPEALS SECTION 9310.46 ENTITLED "EXCEPTIONS"
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9310.46 ENTITLED, "EXCEPTIONS"."
ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL REQUEST - REACTIVATION OF SHORELINE COMMITTEE —DEFERRED TO 2/19/71
The Deputy City Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Environmental
Council which had been deferred from the January 21, 1974 meeting, informing Council
of a resolution adopted by their body on January 10, 1974, recommending the reactiva-
tion"of the Shoreline Development Committee of the Citizens Steering Committee for Goals
and Objectives.
On motion by Matney, Council deferred action to February 19, 1974 on the communication
from the Huntington Beach Environmental Council regarding the reactivation of the
Shoreline Development Committee of the Citizens Steering Committee for Goals and
Objectives. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen.
HUNTINGTON BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL BYLAWSt- DEFERRED TO 2/19/74
The Deputy City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Huntington Beacn Environmental
Council of their body's Bylaws for Council approval.
On motion by Matney, Council deferred action on the Huntington Beach Environmental
Council Bylaws to the February 19, 1974 meeting. The motion was passed by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen v
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CALIFORNIA ANIMAL CONTROL - PROPOSAL - APPROVED - (CA 74-8)
The City Administrator presented proposals submitted by California Animal Control for
animal control services to the City upon expiration of the present contract on
February 5, 1974.
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Mr. Dennis Smith, General Manager of California Animal Control stated that pursuant
to Council's request, he had prepared a report on financing plans for alternate levels
of animal control service which could be provided to the City by his company. Mayor
Pro Tempore Duke summarized the alternate plans. The breakdown of the cost of the
plans with and without a proposed mandatory cat licensing fee was included in the
plans.
Mr. George Chilius, 6751 Bridgewater Drive, City, addressed Council and expressed
his opposition to the licensing of cats and suggested that the possibility of providing
the community with a spay and neuter clinic be explored.
Mrs. Frances Christopherson, 20781 Catamaran Lane, City, addressed Council in opposi-
tion to the licensing of cats. Discussion was held between Mrs. Christopherson and
Council on the matter.
Mr. Mark Weber, 9385 Tidewater.Circle, City, addressed Council and stated that he
believed that if a license fee were mandatory, it would be difficult for cats to
find a home.
Mr. Sam White, 9522 Yellowstone Drive, City, addressed Council and stated that.he
believed the services provided by California Animal Control were very satisfactory,
He requested clarification regarding aspects of the proposal, and suggested that a
tax be imposed on residents of the community to provide animal control services.
Mrs. Collice McMurray, 8031 E. Ellis Avenue, City, addressed Council and stated that
she supported the licensing of cats.
Mr. Joe McKenna, 8450 Atlanta Avenue, City, volunteer for the Animal Assistance League,
addressed Council and gave reasons why he believed cat owners would benefit by the
establishment of a cat license fee.
Mr. Glenn Kimmel, 6732 Via Angelina Drive, City, addressed Council regarding the
reasons why he believed there were inequities in the dog licensing fees.
Miss Chris Christopherson, 20781 Catamaran Lane, City, addressed Council and .requested
clarification regarding the increase in expenditures for telephone.services reported
by the California Animal Control, and Mr. Smith stated that it was due to the new
rotary system that was installed due to the phone load.
Mr. Ruth Frankel, 19101 Woodward Lane, City, President of the Animal Assistance League
or Orange County, addressed Council and stated that she believed the California
Animal Control was providing the best service possible under present circumstances
and is making improvements. She stated that Animal Assistance League group is
sponsoring a safe, elastic collar which contains a license.
Following discussion by Council, Mr. Smith stated that if the City should adopt a
plan for an increase in service with participation by the cities of Fountain Valley
and Seal Beach, his company would provide a low cost spay and neuter clinic.
Discussion was held and the City Administrator informed Council that it appeared that
no commitment could be made by the other cities until July or August.
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On motion by Green, Council directed the City Administrator and the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance change establishing a $10 license fee for dogs and cats - $5
if spayed or neutered, with a 15 month license fee to expire July, 1975; and to pre-
pare a contract with California Animal Control whereby the existing level of service
will be provided July, 1974 with the proposed level of service put into effect. for
the remaining term of the contract, contingent upon the cities of Fountain Valley
and Seal Beach contracting with California Animal Control; further to include a
spay and neuter clinic to be established by California Animal Control, whether or
not the other cities contract with California Animal Control, and.that the contract
be for a three year period, cancelable each year upon notice and that if the other
cities do not participate, the present level of service shall be upgraded with the
additional revenue generated by the increased fees. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen
ATTORNEY TO RESEARCH FENCING OF BEACHES
Mayor Matney reported on the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee meeting which
he and the City Administrator had attended regarding the enactment of legislation
which would equalize the tax burden within the coastal zone for beach and recreational
services. He reported that the majority of the Assemblymen were understanding of
the problems faced by coastal cities except for Assemblyman Dan Boatwright and
Assemblyman John Briggs of Fullerton who reiterated that the cities could fence off
the beaches and charge a user's fee. He suggested that the City Attorney research
the legality of this proposal and stated that he hoped the citizens would give
Council their reaction to the matter so that Council could in turn report to
Assemblymen Boatwright and Briggs.
A motion was made by Mayor Matney to direct the City Attorney to research the question
of fencing off the beaches and charging every person who enters the beach a user fee,
for report back to Council. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of
the report entitled "City of Huntington Beach Financial Aid Proposal Based on Cost
Revenue and Visitation Analysis" which had been submitted to each member of the
committee and staff.
The City Administrator further spoke regarding the extent of the burden which the,
taxpayers of the City assume for the maintenance of the beach which is used -by persons
throughout the State. He stated that the committee had been informed that the City
believes the State Government has an obligation to underwrite this cost.
Mayor Matney was excused from the remainder of the Council meeting due to illness.
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APPLICATION EDA GRANT - GOTHARD INDUSTRIAL AREA
The City Administrator reported on the application made by the City to the Economic
Development Agency for a $175,000 grant for the installation of sewer and water lines
and roadway improvements in the Gothard Industrial area.
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TOUR Off' SKYLAB FACILITIES
The City Administrator informed Council that a tour of the Skylab Facilities at
McDonnell Douglas would be held on February 6, 1974 and requested that Council
members wishing to attend notify his of€ice, j,
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TRANSIT CORRIDOR ROUTE - RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED - OCTD
The Planning Director reported on his attendance at the Orange County Transit District
meeting regarding the proposed transit corridor routes. He recommended that the T2E
Plan as recommended by the OCTD staff should be supported and a resolution prepared
for presentation at the next Council meeting.
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM
On motion by Green, Council directed that the statistics relative to the number of
women and minorities employed by the City in supervisory positions as a result of
the Affirmative Action Program used by the City of hiring be presented at the
February 19, 1974 meeting. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen
REDUCTION IN STREET LIGHTING
Councilman Green spoke regarding the report from the Director of Public Works
relative to street lighting reduction and asked the Director of Public Works if he
had documentation available relative to a reduction in street lighting resulting
in an increased crime and accident rate.
The Director of Public Works stated that this information was a result of studies
performed by the traffic engineers.
Councilman Green stated that he believed if the City could reduce street lighting
even slightly if would show an intent to conserve and requested that} if available,.
the Director of Public Works present documentation relative to this matter.
LIVING IN TRAILERS PARKED IN STREET - REPORT TO BE PRESENTED
Councilman Bartlett stated that he had received complaints regarding persons living
in trailers parked on streets and asked if there was an ordinance prohibiting stich
dwelling.
The City Administrator informed Council that a report would be prepared on this matter,
and Councilman Duke requested that information on the status of the parking of recrea-
tional vehicles on public streets also be presented.
LOW RENT HOUSING - REFERENDUM
Councilwoman Gibbs reported on a letter received from a Sacramento Councilwoman
asking that Council support their resolution requesting legislative action on an
Assembly Bill which would require a referendum on low -rent housing. She requested
that consideration be given to this matter at the next meeting.
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COUNCIL -STAFF RETREAT SCHEDULED
It was determined by Council that an Informal Meeting of the Council as a Committee -
of -the- hole would be scheduled for Saturday, February 23, 1974 for the purpose of
holding a Council -Staff Retreat.
ITEMS RECEIVED & FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
P-1.-Third Interim Order, Decision No. 82358, before the Public utilities Commission
of the State of California.
✓P-2.�=2Resolution of the City of San ,Yuan Capistrano recognizing action of the Orange
County Health Planning Council relating to Resolution No. 73-11--26-3.
P-3.''2-Resolution No. 617 of the City of Yorba Linda supporting the improvements and
orderly growth of the Ontario International Airport.
- P-4.,('Resolution No. 619 of the City of Yorba Linda supporting a comprehensive
regional transportation study for Orange County,
4.P-5.=;7Resolution No. 4525-74 of the City of Garden Grove recommending that cities
and counties be retained as the transportation planning agency authority to
select urban routes and to distribute urban funds.
�'P-6, application No. 54569 by Greyhound Lines -West to Public Utilities Commission
requesting an increase of 1.36% in its passenger fares.
P-7:t�IState Water Resources Control Board - Notice of Proposed Changes In The State
Water Resources Control Board.
VP-8.iE:,Resolution No. 3-74 - City of San Clemente - Expressing dissatisfaction and
disapproval of certain action taken by Orange County Board of Supervisors.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
Mayon Pro Tempore Duke called an Executive Session of Council to discuss pending
litigation and personnel matters.
RECESS .
The Mayor Piro Tempore called a recess of the Council at 9:40 P. M.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 10:35 P,M.
EMPLOYMENT OF LABOR ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED
On motion by Shipley, Council authorized the employment of labor attorney to represent
the City in a grievance action against the City by employees of the City Attorney's
office. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach adjourned at 10:35 P.M. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Coen, Matney
ALICTA M. WENTWORTH
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California.
ATTEST:
By r0'Vity City Clerk f
ALICIA M. WENTWO TH I
Alicia M. Wentworth rry A. Matney
City Clerk Mayor
By Deputy City Clerk 5
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