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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, March 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 Harvey Anderson - King of Glory Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
Councilmen Absent: Bartlett, Matney
COMMENDATIONS - MEMBERS OF 1973 HUNTINGTON BEACH CHAPTERS OF 0 C JUNIOR ALL AMERICAN
FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke presented commendations to the following members of the 1973
Huntington Beach Chapters of the Orange County Junior All American Football Program -
North Huntington Beach -Mariners - 1973 Truman League Champions who have won top honors
in their league and won their quarter -final, semi-final and final competitions, besting
the records of the other 48 clinic division teams in the county: Bruce A.yresi, Tim
Benson, Chris Clifton, Scott Collins, Gerald Cozy, Larry DeSisto, Dominik DiVito,
Randall Dorton, Daniel DuFault, Doug Dunbar, Mark Foringer, Anthony Gabrielli, Gregory
Glozer, Mike Grandstaff, Robert Grandstaff, David Hargrove, John Harlan, Paul Hart,
Charles Knoxx, Henry Lewis, Richard Moore, Jeff Nesseth; John Parker, Clayton Platt,
Terry Powell, David La Puma, Michael Saenz, Robert Sherrick, Tracy Smart, Richard
Smith, Stephen Tetley, Todd Thrall, Marcel Weise - Head Coach: Don Powell - Assistant
Coaches: Bob Grandstaff, Dave Hargrove, Robert Parker, Bob Saika, and Bob Thrall.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Coen, the following items were approved as recommended by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 1974,
as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CLAIM NO 74-16 - J A WiGGS, JR - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-16 filed by J. A. Wiggs,
Jr. for alleged damages to property by a City vehicle on or about February 15, 1974,
in the vicinity of the intersection of Bushard Street and Indianapolis Avenue.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-244 - HIGHWAY IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPING - MAIN STREET -
Accepted work on the construction and improvement of highway irrigation and landscaping
on Main Street - Project CC-244, completed by J. E. Slover Company for a final contract
amount of $21,400.67,,and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with
the Orange County Recorder.
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DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 6453 - LUSK HOMES - Accepted improvements dedicated
for public use in Tract No. 6453 - located on the west side of Goldenwest Street,
north of Palm Avenue; authorized the release of the faithful performance portion of
the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond and the termination of the Subdivision
Agreement, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to
notify the bonding company.
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DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 4806 - HELEN INVESTMENT CO - Accepted improvements
dedicated for public use in Tract No. 4806 - located on the north side of Yorktown
Avenue west of Brookhurst Street; authorized the release of the faithful performance
portion of the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond and the termination of the
Subdivision Agreement, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the
Treasurer to notify the bonding company.
CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BEACH CONCESSION LEASE - Approved the transfer of the con-
cession lease agreement - "Dwight's" - Beach Building #2 - entered into April 1,
1968, from Dwight K. Clapp and Fae H. Clapp to Jack K. Clapp and Jeanette R. Clapp;
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
WARNER FIRE STATION & HUNTINGTON HARBOUR MARINE FACILITY - CC-240 - Approved plans
and specifications for the construction of a bulkhead and related channel exploration
for the City's Warner Fire Station and Huntington Harbour Marine Facility and author-
ized the City Clerk to advertise for bids.,
HUNTINGTON BEACH STORM DRAIN - ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT — Approved plans
and specifications for the construction of a storm drain system from the north side
of Adams Avenue to the intersection of Yorktown Avenue and Newland Street; City approval
required by the Flood Control Act.
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BID AWARD - SANDBLASTING & INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT MARKERS - BROOKHURST STREET -
CC-227 - TRAFFIC APPLIANCE CORPORATION
The City Clerk read a communication from -the Public Works Department stating that
bids for Project CC-227 - sandblasting and installation of pavement markers on Brook-
hurst Street - Project CC-227, had been opened at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 4,
1974, in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of
Public Works, and that Traffic Appliance Corporation, Los Angeles, California, was
the low bidder with a bid amount of $10,384.00. The Director of Public recommended
that Council award the bid to Traffic Appliance Corporation, Los Angeles, California.
Project CC-227 is categorically exempt under the provision of CEQA (Class 1 (c)
Existing Facilities), and outside the limits of the South Coast Regional Commission.
The bids submitted were as follows:
Traffic Appliance Corporation Los Angeles $10,384.00
Walker Coating Inc. Compton $11,940.00
A motion was made by Councilman Shipley to award the contract for the sandblasting
and installation of pavement markers on Brookhurst Street - Project CC-227 to Traffic
Appliance Corporation, Los. Angeles; California, the lowest responsible bidder for
the bid amount of $10,384, reject all other bids, and hold same until Traffic Appliance
Corporation has executed the contract for said work and filed the 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, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
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PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO 1900 - NEW CHAPTER 41 ENTITLED "FIRE" - FIRST READING
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance
of a public hearing opened at the February 19, 1974 meeting on proposed Ordinance No.
1900 as follows - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 41 THEREOF, AND ADDING NEW CHAPTER 41 ENTITLED
"FIRE"."
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.
Following a reading by title of Ordinance No. 1900, on motion by Coen, Council waived
further reading by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO 1901 - AMENDS CODE WATER RATES FIRST READING
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke announces that this was the day and hour set for the continuance
of a public hearing opened at the February 19, 1974 meeting of proposed Ordinance No..
1901 as follows - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 3432
PERTAINING TO WATER RATES."
In response to a Question by Councilman Coen, the Director of Public Works explained
that the ordinance would affect the heavy users in the City and would up -date the rate
in accordance with the commodity clause:
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.
Following a reading by title of Ordinance No. 1901, on motion by Green, Council waived.
further reading by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
RESOLUTIONS
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke stated that Resolution No. 3859 authorizing the revision of
appropriations between departments within the General Fund for fiscal year 1973-74
would be deferred to the March 18, 1974 Council meeting. Discussion was held by
Council regarding the provisions of Resolution No. 3856 which restricts.the use of
the Edison Community Center parking lot during certain hours.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
On motion by Gibbs, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Numbers 3853,
3854, 3856, 3857, and 3858 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley,Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
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RES NO 3853 - ADOPTED - DELETES ALL AREAS WITHIN THE CITY - STRUCTURAL FIRE TAX
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO DELETE ALL AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
FROM THE COUNTY STRUCTURAL FIRE TAX FOR L'THE FISCAL YEAR 1974-75."
RES NO 3854 - ADOPTED - AUTHORIZES CITY CLERK TO CANVASS BALLOTS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE
CITY CLERK TO CANVASS BALLOTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL."
RES NO 3856 - ADOPTED - RESTRICTS USE OF EDISON COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RESTRICTING USE
OF EDISON COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT."
RES NO 3857 - ADOPTED - DESIGNATES POLLING PRECINCTS & ELECTION OFFICERS - ELECTION
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DESIGNATING POLLING
PRECINCTS AND ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY
ON TUESDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1974."
RES NO 3858 - ADOPTED - DECLARES PUBLIC NUISANCE - SETS HEARING FOR PROTESTS &
OBJECTIONS TO WEED ABATEMENT
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FINDING AND DECLARING
CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING IN THE CITY, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT DEPOSITED ON PUBLIC
WAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE; AND FIXING TIME FOR HEARING PROTESTS
AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ABATEMENT THEREOF."
COMMUNICATION - ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL VACANCIES - APPOINTMENT OF REVEREND DONALD INLAY
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Environmental
Council transmitting a letter of resignation from Mary Battershill and requesting
Council's direction and guidance in filling three vacancies.
Councilman Duke recommended that the vacancies on the Environmental Council be advertised.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted the resignation of Mary Battershill from the Environ-
mental Council, with regret, and directed that a commendation be prepared in appreciation
of her services. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
Councilman Coen suggested that no further appointments be made by Council until after
the April 9, 1974 General Municipal Election, and that the advertisements for vacancies
be made thereafter reflect this fact.
On motion by Gibbs, Council appointed Reverend Donald Inlay to a term on the Huntington
Beach Environmental Council, the term to expire January 31, 1977, filling the vacancy
created by the resignation of Mary Battershill. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - NEW DRB APPLICATION FORM - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Design Review Board requesting
Council's approval of the new Design Review Board application form.
On motion by Green, Council approved the request from the Design Review Board and
approved the new Design Review Board application form. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD-- DR 74-5 - LAKE PARK SCOUT CABIN RENOVATION - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication fromtbe Design Review Board recommending
approval of Design Review No. 74-5 - Lake Park Scout Cabin renovation, with the
conditions stipulated.
On motion by Shipley, Council approved Design Review Board No. 74-5 - Lake Park Scout
Cabin renovation, with conditions as stipulated. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Numbers 1902,
1903 and 1905 by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley,.Gi.bbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
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ORD NO 1902 - ADOPTED - CODE VIOLATIONS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 0041, 0043 AND 0044 PERTAINING TO VIOLATIONS OF SAID CODE."
ORD NO 1903 - ADOPTED - STREET WORK FEES - 4IPROVEMENT INSPECTION COSTS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 7222, 7223, 7223.1, 7223.2, 7223.3, 7224, 7224.1, AND 7224.2
AND AMENDING SECTIONS 7217.2, AND 7221, PERTAINING TO STREET WORK FEES, AND SECTION
9951.1(c), PERTAINING TO IMPROVEMENT INSPECTION COSTS."
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ORD NO 1905 - ADOPTED - ANIMAL CONTROL
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 427, AND PORTIONS OF ARTICLES 422, 423, AND 426; BY AMENDING
ARTICLES 421, 422, 423, 424 AND 426 AND ADDING CERTAIN OTHER SECTIONS TO SAID ARTICLES,
ALL PERTAINING TO ANIMAL CONTROL."
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PROPOSITION W - METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
Mr. Floyd Belsito, Executive Assistant, brought COWlcil's attention to a communication
from the Citizens Water Bonds Committee requesting that Council support Proposition W,
appearing on the June 4, 1974 Primary ballot, which will enable the Metropolitan Water
District to complete its vital construction program and pay for it through revenue
bonds, secured by water revenues.
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke requested that copies of the communication from the Citizens
Water Bonds Committee be made available to the Council for review.
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RESOLUTION - 0 C BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - GASOLINE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Exec tive Assistant Belsito informed Council of a Resolution adopted by the Board of
Supervisors scheduling public hearings to monitor the County's gasoline management
plan. He stated that it had been suggested that this matter be brought to the atten-
tion of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities so that repre-
sentatives of each city attend said hearings.
Mayor Pro Tempore Duke suggested that a communication be sent to the Chamber of
Commerce informing them of these hearings in the event that they may be interested
in attending the hearings.
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CITY OF SEAT, BEACH RESOLUTION - OPPOSES AB 16
Executive Assistant Belsito informed Council of a resolution adopted by the City of
Seal Beach opposing Assembly Bill 16 which would require, by State Mandate, that cities
provide the 27, at age 50 for "California Highway Patrol" formula retirement plan for
police officers.
Councilman Green spoke regarding the need for Council to receive material on items
brought before them for action.
A motion was made by Councilman Green that the City Council direct staff that there
will be no action taken on items other than those of an emergency, where back-up
material or documentation be given to Council prior to the request for action, by
staff. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
PROGRESS REPORT - CITY ATTORNEY - RECODIFICATION - H B 0 C
The City Attorney presented a brief progress report on the City's ordinance code
codification project. He informed Council that the Administrative Volume has been
published and stated that the entire new code will be presented to Council for study
purposes, possibly within the next few months. He stated that a course of action
would be recommended in the near future relative to Division 9 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code,
Council requested that a report relative to the financing of the codification project
be presented at the March 18, 1974 meeting.
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ITEMS RECEIVED & FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
P-1.1117-Resolution No. 642 of the City of Los Alamitos opposing Assembly Constitutional
Amendment 67.
-P-2.c�,Oi.l Division - Monthly Report - January, 1974.
P-3.�,_-Fire Department - Monthly Report - January, 1974.
P-4...,;_-Harbors and Beaches Department - Monthly Reports - January, 1974.
v-P-S. Public Utilities Commission Resolution No. A-4223 - Amends Rule 17.1 -
Guidelines for Implementation of the Calif. Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
A n TOTTIMUPVT
On motion by Shipley, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach adjourned at 7:55 P.M., to Monday, March 18, 1974 at 5:30 P.M. in the Administra-
tive Annex. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Gibbs, Green,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bartlett, Matney
ATTEST:
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Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
Coen, Duke
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of. the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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