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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, April 1, 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, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
Councilmen Absent: None
Mr. Kurt Meyer, Architect of the new Civic Center?commented on the new Civic Center
Facilities and extended his best wishes to the City Council and the citizens of
Huntington Beach.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
Mayor Matney called an Executive Session of Council to discuss pending litigation
and personnel matters.
ER CESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 5:50 P.M.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 6:55 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
On :motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
ROES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: C uncilmarn: Aloe
ATTEST:
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- Alicia M. Wea tworth
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of tington Beach, California
erry A. Hatney
Mayor
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center .
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, April 1, 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.
The Invocation was given by Reverend James DeLange - Faith Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
Councilman Absent: None
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INVITATION - EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES
Miss Mavis Thorp representing the Girl Scouts invited the Council and audience to
attend Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 A.M. at Murdy Park.
Mr. Bob Gartrell, Leader of Cub Scout Pact #553 extended an invitation to the Council
and audience to attend Vesper Services at 7:15 P.M. at Murdy Park.
PROCLAMATION - "BLOOD PRESSURE MONTH" - APRIL, 1974
Mayor Matney read a proclamation designating the month of April as "Blood Pressure
Month" and presented the proclamation to Dr. William Thompson and Mr. Walter Johnson.
Dr. Thompson spoke regarding the program and blood pressure tests were then administered
to the Councilmen and staff.
PROCLAMATION - BEAUTIFICATION MONTH" - APRIL, 1974
Mayor Matney declared the month of April as "Beautification Month" and presented the
proclamation to Peggy Freeman and Marlene Downey, representatives of the Women's
Division of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor commended the Women's
Division of the Chamber of Commerce for the continuing program which makes the City
of Huntington Beach a better place in which to live, work and play.
PROCLAMATION - "COMMUNITY FESTIVAL DAY" - MAY 18, 1974
The Mayor read a proclamation designating May 18, 1974 as "Community Festival Day",
and urged all citizens to attend the Festival which will be held in Murdy Park. Mayor
Matney presented the proclamation to Law ie Hill, Festival Chairperson and Don Bonfa,
Coordinating Council Chairman. Mrs. Hill asked that those swishing to volunteer time
or offer ideas attend the steering committee meetings or contact the committee members.
PROCLAMATION - "LAW DAY" - MAY 1 1974
Mayor Matney read a proclamation designating May 1, 1114 as "Laws Day" and urging that
citizens join in its observance through court visitation, participation in bar sponsored
programs, ceremonies and activities. Mr. Jim Mason, Attorney at Law, accepted the
proclamation on behalf of the 1974 Law Day Orange County Committee.
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COMMENDATION -- ORANGE COUNTY SUPERVISOR DAVID L. BAKER
Mayor Matney presented a commendation to Orange County Supervisor David L. Baker
in appreciation of his service to the community as well as to the residents of the
entire County.
PROCLAMATION - "VIETNAM VETERANS WEEK" - MARCH 29 - APRIL 4
The Mayor read a Proclamation designating March 29-April 4 as "Vietnam Veterans
Week" in the City of Huntington Beach stating that Congress has declared March 29,
1974 as "Vietnam Veterans Day". The Mayor asked that the proclamation be presented
to Ken Hearlson and Robin Matthews, representatives of the Veterans Services Office,
Golden West College.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
At the request of Councilwoman Gibbs, Mr, Edward Selich, Senior Planner, presented
a report on the recreation bicycle trails system and presented viewgraphs for
Council's information.
On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the fol-
lowing 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 March 18,
1974, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CLAIM NO 74-19 - DONALD ASHCRAFT - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-19 filed by Frank
P. Barbaro, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Donald Ashcraft, Steve Bedrosian, Vernon
Calderon, Dave Odle, Lynne Reed, John Thomas, for alleged personal injuries incurred
on or about December 8, 1973 in the vicinity of 205 15th Street,
CLAIM NO 74-20 - JEFFRIE GIBSON - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-20 filed by Dennis
Lloyd Geiler, Attorney at Law, for alleged personal injuries incurred on or about
February 13, 1974 in the vicinity of Magnolia Street and Banning Avenue.
EASEMENT DEEDS - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY - APPROVED - Approved two ease-
ment deeds from the City to Southern California Edison Company to install under-
ground electrical facilities at Greer Park Annex and at City park property located
north of Ellis Avenue and west of Newland Street, and authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
ROAD EASEMENT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY - MCFADDEN AVENUE - Approved a
road easement from Southern California Edison Company to the City for the proposed
widening of the south side of McFadden Avenue across the Edison Company's transmission
right of way, east of Gothard Street., authorized the- Mayor and City. Clerk to. execute same
on behalf of the City, and authorized the Finance Director to draw a warrant 3n the anourt
of $200 in favor of Southern California Edison Company for engineering and processing fees.
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REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - STANDARD PACIFIC CORPORATION - APPROVED - Approved a
reimbursement agreement between the City and Standard Pacific Corporation for a
sewer lift station built by Standard Pacific Corporation in conjunction with. Tract
No. 7651 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the
City.
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WATER & SEWER SERVICE AGREEEENTS - PERMIT - STATE OF CALIFORNIA - APPROVED - Approved
Water and Sewer Service Agreements between the City and the State of California for
Bolsa Chica State Beach and a permit allowing the City to enter the beach for opera-
tional and maintenance purposes; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
agreements and permit on behalf of the City.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION CC-209 - GOLDEN VIEW MARINE VIEW & HAVEN VIEW PARKS - Accepted
T.o rk on the construction of Golden View, Marine View and Haven View Parks - Project
CC-209, completed by Omega Landscape for a final contract amount of $186,509, and
directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder,
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-263 - SPEER AVENUE STORM DRAIN - Accepted work on the Con-
struction of a storm drain pipe system in Speer Avenue - Project CC-209, completed by
Lomar Corporation for a final contract amount of $35,276.77, and directed the City
Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT - CENTRAL LIBRARY - CC-284 - Approved plans and
specification for the purchase and installation of.audio-visual systems and equipment
for the Central Library - fu ded by revenue sharing monies, and authorized the City
Clerk to advertise for bids
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CLAIM NO 74-21 - RAYMOND E ORTON - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-21 filed by Raymond
E. Horton for alleged injuries sustained by his wife Doris on or about March 11, 1974,
in the vicinity of 21614 Kaneohe Lane, due to a purported raise in the sidewalk.
QUITCLAIM DEEDS - PHELPS - HAZEL_TINE - APPROVED - Quitclaim Deeds from the City to Wilson
W. Phelps, Authur Douglas Phelps and to Herbert S. Hazeltine for reservation for roads,
railroads and ditches on property located on the north side of Heil Avenue at Algonquin
Street; authorized execution of same by the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City.
RECREATION TRAILS - PHASE I - CC-254 - Approved plans and specifications for the con-
struction of bicycle trails at various locations, City-wide, to be financed from Federal
funds and City Park and Recreation Fees - project approval from South Coast Regional
Commission for those portions with their jurisdiction pending; adopted Exemption
Declaration No. 73-59 approved by the Environmental Review Board on .Tune 26, 1973
and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
RECREATION TRAILS - PHASE II - CC-270 - Approved plans and specifications for the
construction of bicycle trails at various locations, City-wide, to be financed from
County and City Gas Tax - project approval from South Coast Regional Commission for
those portions with their jurisdiction pending; adopted Exemption Declaration No.
73-59 approved by the Environmental Review Board on June 26, 1973 and authorized the
City Clerk to advertise for bids.
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-257 - GRAHAM STREET BRIDGE - Accepted work on the construc-
tion of the Graham Street Reinforced Concrete Slab Bridge over the Orange County Flood
Control District Channel - C-05 and related street improvements - Project CC-257,
completed by Sukut-Coulson, Inc., for a final contract amount of $221,460.69, and
directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - SLATER AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS- CC-243 - Accepted work on the con-
struction and improvement of Slater Avenue from Graham Street to 1320 feet east and
for the construction of the Graham Street Box Culvert at the Slater Channel - Project
CC-243, completed by Sukut Coulson, Inc,, for a final contract amount of $108,888.28,
and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County
Recorder.
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ZONE CASE NO 74--3 - DECISION DEFERRED TO 5/6/74
The City Clerk presented Zone Case No. 74-3 on which a hearing had been held on March 18,
1974 to consider a change of zone initiated by the Planning Commission, from R4-01 High
Density Residential District combined with oil production to ROS-01 Recreational Open
Space combined with oil production, on property located on the west end of Palm Avenue,
approximately 2000 feet west of Goldenwest Street, better known as oil islands within
and adjacent to Huntington Seacliff Country Club.
Mr. Jerry Shea, representing Huntington Beach Company, 2110 Main Street, City, addressed
Council and gave reasons why he believed the proposed change of zone was inappropriate.
Mr. William Turner, 6971 Lawn Haven Drive, City, President of the Huntington Seacliff
Property Owners Association, addressed Council regarding their organization's desire
to be informed as to the disposition of the property.
Discussion was held regarding the notification of the affected property owners and
the City Clerk informed Council that notification had been mailed to nearly 300 resi-
dents of the area.
Discussion was held and the Planning Director reported on the procedure which would
have to be followed prior to the issuance of permits for any use or activity.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to defer decision on
Zone Case No. 74-3 to May 6, 1974. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Coen, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Duke, Green
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO 73-19 - APPROVED - ED NO 73-141 - ADOPTED
Mayor Matney announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a
public hearing opened at the March 18, 1974 meeting for the purpose of considering
a change of zone initiated by the Planning Commission on approximately 95.64 acres
of land (Meadowlark Golf Course) from R1 Low Density Residential District to ROS
Recreational Open Space District, on property located between Warner and Heil Avenues
east of Graham Street.
Mr. Jerry Hollingsworth, 4685 Jerry Way, EI Cajon, one of the principal property
owners, addressed Council regarding the matter and stated that as it was the intent of
Council to zone the property ROS, he would request that a hearing be initiated for
ROS-01 zoning. Mr. Hollingsworth requested that the letter which he had distributed
to Council at the previous meeting be made part of the record.
Mr. Cecil Hollingsworth, one of the principal property owners, addressed Council and
requested that the communication which he had distributed to Council at the last meeting
be made a part of the record. He submitted a communication listing nine points wbich
he believed to be pertinent to the situation.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no further
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
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On motion by Coen, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-141 granted by the
Environmental Review Board on January 29, 1974. The motion was passed by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: ``None
A motion was made by councilman Coen, based on a finding that the highest and best
use, both present and future, of the area proposed bo be zoned is recreational open
space, specifically golf course, to approve Zone Case No. 73-19 and direct City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting the change of zone. 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 3863 - ADOPTED - LEASE - HELP LINE OF GREATER HUNTINGTON BEACH - APPROVED
AS AMENDED
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3863 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
LEASE BY THE CITY WITH HELP LINE OF GREATER HUNTINGTON BEACH, INCORPORATED AND AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO REMODEL THE BUILDING."
Mr. David Diamond, President of the Home Council requested that action be deferred on
this matter as the Home Council believed the use of the old civic center buildings
should be determined as a part of the comprehensive plan.
The City Administrator addressed Council of the matter and the City Attorney reported
on the provisions of the lease agreement.
Mr. George. Rogers, Attorney at Law, representing Help Line of Greater Huntington Beach,
Inc., addressed Council on the matter.
A motion was mady by Councilman Duke to approve the lease agreement between the City
and Help Line of Greater Huntington Beach with the condition that the City may move
the building to another location within the City.
Discussion was held between the Council and the City Attorney. The City Attorney
suggested that the lease be amended be including the following wording - "that the
City shall retain the right to stove the Detective Annex building, at the option of
the City, to anywhere in the City of Huntington Beach", and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be directed to execute same on behalf of the City, following execution of the
lease by Help Line of Greater Huntington Beach.
Mr. Jack Feehan, President of the Huntington Beach Free Clinic addressed Council and
requested that the matter be expedited as a revenue sharing grant has already been
approved.
A vote was taken on Councilman Duke's motion with the amended wording as suggested
by the City Attorney. 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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Following a reading by title of Resolution No. 3863, on motion by Duke, Council.
waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
HOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: done
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RESOLUTION NO 3862 - ADOPTED - APPROVES ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP - AD 73-02 -
OLD TOWN DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
The City Clerk gave Resolution No. 3862 a reading by title - "RESOLUTION APPROVING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 73-02 - OLD TOWN DRAINAGE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA.
On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3862 and
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PEREMPTORY WRIT OF MANDATE - USE P�RMITS 73-3 73-5 & 73-6
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Attorney of a Peremptory Writ
of Mandate from the Orange County Superior Court commanding the City Council to
reverse decision of denial and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to
permit issuance Use Permit Nos. 73-3, 73-5 and 73-6 with the terms and conditions
imposed by the Planning Commission on June 19, 1973. Said Use Permits would allow
the construction of three 20 unit apartment complexes on the west side of Holly
Street, south of Garfield Avenue in the R3 Medium High Density Residential District.
The City Attorney reported on the Peremptory Writ of Mandate and discussion was held
by Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to approve Use Permits 73-3, 73-5 and 73-6
subject to terms and conditions imposed by the Planning Commission on June 19, 1973.
The Planning Director reported on the history of the matter and the conditions
attached to the use permits. He presented the Council with a communication from
the Board of Zoning Adjustments listing conditions of approval on the subject use
permits.
The City Attorney advised Council that the Writ of Mandate stipulated that the use
permits were to be approved with terms and conditions as imposed by the Planning
Commission on June 19, 1973.
Mayor Matney requested that the record reflect that approval of said use permits by
the City Council was given only because of the command of the Superior Court.
The motion made by Councilman Bartlett was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
ROES: Councilmen: Gibbs
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Councilman Duke stated that he believed an appeal of the court's decision should be
filed on this matter.
The City Attorney stated that if the Council wished to appeal the matter he would
request that it be referred to his office.
Councilman Coen spoke regarding the need to follow proper procedure relative to making
findings of fact as may be required in matters coming before the Council.
Discussion was held between the Council and Planning Director regarding the applica-
tion of the Exemption Declaration and Environmental Impact Report procedures in mat-
ters of this nature.
The City Attorney reported on the Court's action on thismatter and read some of the
findings of fact which Council had made on this matter at the February 19, 1973
Council meeting.
Councilman Green commented that proper application of the Environmental Impact Report
and Exemption Declaration procedure can help to foresee such problems.
On motion by Duke, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a legal opinion on
the matter of filing an appeal to the decision of the Orange County Superior Court
commanding the City Council to reverse decision of denial and uphold the decision of
the Planning Commission to permit the issuance of Use Permits Nos. 73-3, 73-5 and
73-6 with conditions as imposed by the Planning Commission. 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
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 1907 by
title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AXES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett,Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORD NO 1907 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE !- ANIMAL CONTROL
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SEMONS 4231.3, 4232.1 AND 4232.2 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE PERTAINING TO ANIMAL 03NTROL."
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ORD NO 1913 - FIRST READING DEFERRED - AMENDS CODE - "BICYCLES"
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1913 for a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY
REPFALING CHAPTER 67 THEREOF, AND ADDING NEW CHAPTER 67 THEREOF, ENTITLED, "BICYCLES"."
Mayor Matney stated that in order to prepare necessary revisions, Ordinance No. 1913
would be deferred to the April 15, 1974 Council meeting.
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EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO 1909 - ADOPTED - SIGNS - PRICES OF GASOLINE & HOURS OF OPERATION
The City Clerk presented Emergency Ordinance No. 1909 for a reading in full - "AN
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUIRING SIGNS INDICATING PRICES
OF GASOLINE AND HOURS OF OPERATION AT ALL SERVICE STATIONS."
Following a reading of Emergency Ordinance No. 1909 in full by the City Clerk, on
motion by Green, Council adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
AGREEMENT - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT - PREPARATION APPROVED
The City Administrator reported on a proposed agreement between the City and Orange
County Transit District which would provide each city employee with a bus pass which
could be used throughout Orange County any number of times. He stated that he believed
that a number of city employees would take advantage of such a program to travel to
and from work, thus eliminating some of the parking problems.
In response to a question by Councilwoman Gibbs, Mr. Belsito, Executive Assistant,
reported on the ramifications of the agreement and stated that as members of the
Council. on Aging are sponsored by the City, they be eligible for a pass, after first
defraying the initial $4 per year cost.
On motion by Green, Council approved the recommendation of the City Administrator
that the City enter into an agreement with the Orange County Transit District to
provide each City employee with a bus pass for use throughout Orange County. The
motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Coen
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
EXTENSION OF TIME - SAN JOAQU_IN RESERVOIR ,- APPROVED
On motion by Green, Council granted the Irvine Ranch Water District a six month
extension of time to file a court action relative to Claim No. 73-68 denied by the
City on October 15, 1973 and authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to Attorney Ralph
J. Morgan, granting said extension of time to October 16, 1974. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - ORDINANCE NO 1885
Mr. George Rogers, 20792 Farnsworth Lane, City, addressed Council and stated the
reasons why he opposed Ordinance No. 1885 recently adopted by Council relative to
campaign contributions and expenditures, and discussion was held between the Council
and Mr. Farnsworth.
APPRECIATION FOR SERVICE - COUNCILMAN GREEN
Mr. David Diamond, on behalf of
Councilman Green for his service
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the Home Council, himself and his family, thanked
to the community during his two terms on the City
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A MESSAGE ON THE STATE OF THE CITY - 1964 - ADOPTED AS PART OF CITY RECORD
Councilman Shipley referred to his message on the State of the City which he had
written on October 1, 1964.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney that "A Message On The State Of The City" -
October 1, 1964, written by Mayor Donald D. Shipley, be trade a permanent part of the
City records. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR PARKING
On motion by Shipley, Council directed the City Administrator to investigate the
possibility of the City purchasing the triangle of property bordered by Pine, Utica
and 17th Street, owned by the Huntington Beach Company and the Huntington Beach High
School District, for parking purposes. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
USE OF LOGO BY HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT - APPROVED
A motion was made by Councilman Green, that the City approve the use of the Huntington
Beach Logo by the Huntington Beach Independent and any other legitimate Huntington
Beach organizations that have need for the use of the Logo.
Councilman Green then stated that his motion would be to approve the use of the Hun-
tington Beach Logo by the 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
ENFORCEMENT OF ILLEGAL SIGNS
Councilman Duke complimented the staff on their enforcement of the ordinance prohibiting
the placement of illegal, signs on the public rights -of -ways.
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PARKING METERS - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
Councilwoman Gibbs requested clarification regarding the ordinance passed last year
relative to the parking meters along Pacific Coast Highway and the City Administrator
stated that a report would be prepared regarding the matter.
ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
'1.J" Seal Beach Resolution No. 2297 regarding Expressing Opposition to Public Employer -
Employee Relations Legislation and Supporting Senate Bill 522.
2.",/Seal Beach Resolution No. 2296 regarding Opposing Assembly Bill 2942.
-3.�-,,,Resolution of the Local Agency Formation Commission approving sphere of influ-
ence for the City of Seal Beach.
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Monthly status report for Harbors and Beaches Department for February, 1974.
5.�'wDil Division monthly report for February, 1974.
=•6.':-Fire Department monthly report for February, 1974.
, 7.,�iResolution - Orange County Board of Supervisors - texm inating the state of local
emergency in Orange County caused by gasoline shortage and requesting the Governor
to rescind regulations restrfctingthe purchase of gasoline.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Duke, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach adjourned at 9:30 P.M. to Monday, April 15, 1974 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council
Chamber. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ATTEST:
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Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of ^ City Council of the City
of tington h, California
Jerry A. Matney
Mayor
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