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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-04-15MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 15, 1974 The City Cleric opened the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington at 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: None Councilmen Absent: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney Pursuant to Section 509 of the City Charter, and inasmuch as there were no City Council members present, the City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council declared the meeting adjourned. City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 411/74 334 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 15, 1974 Mayor Matney called the regular meeting ofthe 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 Edward Erny - First United Methodist Church. ROL� L CALL Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney Councilmen Absent: None PROCLAMATION - "CHILDRENS'S HOME SOCIETY WEED" - APRIL 22-27 Mayor Matney read a Proclamation declaring the week of April 22-27 as "Children's 'Home Society Week," honoring Tiara De Ninos Auxiliary of Children's Home Society of California. Sue Torkells and Marilyn Ellison, representatives of Tiara De Ninos Auxiliary were present to accept the proclamation. ,PRESENTATION OF_PLAQUE - ALLIED ARTS COMMISSION Mayor Matney presented a Plaque to Ida Feerer and Josephine Taylor of the Allied Arts Commission, in appreciation of their accomplishments in furnishing the new civic center with art objects. Mrs. Feerer spoke regarding the various works of art dis- played throughout the civic center complex. She stated that the Allied Arts Commis- sion would like to conduct an open house for the public to view the various works of art. PROCLAMATION - "DOG OF THE YEAR" - SHANE The Mayor read a Proclamation designating "Shane", a three-year old German Shepherd, owned by Mr. G. D. Boles of Huntington Beach as "Dog of the Year" for his courage and intelligence displayed in saving a small boy on a rubber raft which was caught in the rapids of the Colorado River. Ruth Frankel, representative of the Animal Assistance Shelter, presented Shane with a plaque and Barbara Mejia, representative of California Animal Control presented Shane with a gold-plated license tag, , PROCLAMATION - "RESPECT FOR LA WEEK" Mayor Matney read a Proclamation designating the week of May 1-7 as "Respect For Law Week" and urged all citizens of Huntington Beach to join with the Optimists in carrying the message of respect for laws to other citizens and by example, exercise responsible citizenship. 5v STATEMENT OF THE CITY CLERIC - CERTIFICATION OF CANVASS OF ELECTION - RES NO 3874 - ADOPTED The City Clerk read the Statement of the City Clerk certifying the canvass of ballots of the General Municipal. Election of April 9, 1974 as provided for in Resolution No. 2967. 4/ 15/74 335 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 On motion by Bartlett, Council received the Statement of the City Clerk of canvass of the ballots of the General Municipal Election held April 9, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen None The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3874 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1974, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3874, adopted same and ordered spread in full in the minutes, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 3874 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1974, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH. WHEREAS, a regular general municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California, on Tuesday, the 9th day of April, 1974, as required by the Charter of the City of Huntington Beach; and Notice of said election was duly.and regularly given -in time, form and manner as:provided by, law; that voting precincts were properly established; that election officers were appointed and that in all respects said election was held and conducted ,and the votes cast thereat, received andcanvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the -provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in cities; and Pursuant to,Resolution No. 3854.adopted the 4th day of March, 1974,.the City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach canvassed.the returns of said.election and has certified the results to this City Council, said results are.received,, attached and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A", NQW,,THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF.HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALI- FORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS SEC'TION.1. That there was 81 voting precincts established for .the purpose of holding said election consisting of consolidations of the regular election pre- cincts in the City of Huntington Beach as established for the holding of state and county elections. 4/15/74 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 SECTION 2. That said regular general municipal election was held for the purpose of electing the following officers of said City as required by the Charter of the City of Huntington Beach, to wit: Four members- of the City Council of said City for the full term of four years. A City Clerk of said City for the remainder of the unexpired term. A City Attorney of said City for the full term of four years. SECTION 3. That the whole number of votes cast in said City (except absent voter ballots) was 11,777. That the whole number of absent voter ballots cast in said City was 287, making a total of 12,064 votes cast in said City. SECTION 4. That the names of persons voted for at said election for Member of the City Council of said City are as follows: Ted W. Bartlett Alvin M. Coen Norma Brandel Gibbs Robert W. Alberts William D. Armstrong Ralph H. Bauer Robert D. Bolen John N. Flood Bruce C. Gabrielson George C. McCracken Marcus M. Porter Philip A. Putman John Patrick Swain Harriett M. Wieder That the names of the persons voted for at said election for City Clerk of said City are as follows: Alicia M. Wentworth James E. Dukette Barnard J. Mahoney Katherine L. Wallin That the names of the person voted for at said election for City Attorney of said City are as follows: Don P. Bonfa SECTION 5. The City Council does declare and determine that: TED W. BARTLETT was elected as Member of the City Council of said City for the full term of four years; NORMA BRANDEL GIBBS was elected as Member of the City Council of said City for the full term of four years; HkIRIETT M. WIEDER was elected as Member of the City Council of said City for the full term of four years; 4/15/74 Rage #4 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 ALVIN M. COEN was elected as Member of.the City Council of said City for the full term of four years; . ALICIA M. WENTWORTH was elected City Clerk of said City for two years; SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of said City, a statement of the results of said election, showing: (1) The whole number of votes cast in the City; (2) The names of the persons voted for; (3) For what office each person was voted for; (4) The number of votes given in the City to each person. SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall immediately make and, upon compliance by the persons elected with the provisions of Section 11559 of the Elections Code of the State.of California, shall deliver to each of such persons so elected a Certifi- cate of Election signed by her and duly authenticated; that she shall also administer to each person elected, the Oath of Office prescribed in the State Constitution of the State of California and shall have them subscribe thereto and file the same in her office. Whereupon, each and all of said persons so elected shall be inducted into the respective office to which they have been elected. SECTION 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of April. 1974. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk._ 4/15/74 3..38 __Ls/ Jerry A, Matnev Mayor Page #5 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirma- tive vote of more than a majority of all the members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of April, 1974, by the following vote: AYES; Councilmen: Shi2ley, Bartlett Gibbs Green Coen Duke Matney NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None AliciaIsl City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beath, California COMMENDATION - COUNCILMAN JACK GREEN - SERVICE TO CITY Mayor Matney commended Councilman Jack Green for his exceptional and dedicated ser- vice to the City during the two terms which he has served on the City Council. A plaque was also presented to Councilman Green demonstrating the appreciation of the Council and the community for his dedicated efforts. Councilman Green congratulated the three incumbent Councilmen upon their re-election and welcomed Councilwoman Wieder to the Council. He commented on the fine relations enjoyed by the Council despite differences of opinion and thanked the staff for their cooperation during his years on the Council. Councilman Green commended the local newspapers and spoke regarding the areas in the City which he believed should be strengthened. OATH OF OFFICE - CITY CLERK Mayor Matney administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected City Clerk, Alicia M. Wentworth, and issued the Certificate of Election in accordance with the provisions of the Election Code of the State of California. RECESS Mayor Matney then called a recess of the Council, ATTEST: •. Alicia M. Wentworth City Cleric 4/15/74 D] Page #fib - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 RECONVEM The. Council was reconvened with the City Clerk, Alicia M. Wentworth, presiding. t� err C&rH OF OFFICE - COUNCILMEN - CITY ATTORNEY ' The City Clerk administered the oath 'of Office to the newly elected offieers.'as follows: Ted W. Bartlett - Councilman Alvin M. Coen - Councilman Norma Brandel Gibbs - Councilwoman Harriett M. Wieder - Councilwoman Don P. Bonfa - City Attorney The City Clerk then issued the Certificate of Election to each of the elected offi- cers in accordance with the provisions of the Election Code of the State of California. EL,ECTI@N`.OF MAYOR ALVIN M. COEN The City Clerk declared the positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore vacated and called for nominations for Mayor of the City of Huntington Beach. Councilman Coen was nominated by Councilman Matney for the position of Mayor. Councilmen Duke was nominated by Councilman Shipley for the position of Mayor. There being no further nominations forthcoming, on motion by -Gibbs, nominations for the office of Mayor were closed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: Done ABSENT: Councilmen: None Nominations were taken by secret ballot_ with.the.City:Clerk tallying the vote. A count of the ballots showed the voting as. follows: Councilman.Coen - 4, Councilman Duke 3 Following the.announcement of the vote, on motion by Shipley, Council voted unani- mously to make eouncilman Coen the Mayor of the City Council for the ensuing year. The City Clerk then turned the gavel over to the new Mayor, Alvin M. Coen, to conduct the balance of the meeting. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO T$MPORE � NORMA BRANDEL GIBBS Mayor Coen called for nominations for.Mayoir.Pro Tempore of the City of Huntington, Beach. Councilwoman Wieder nominated Councilwoman Gibbs for the position of Mayor Pro Tempore. There being no further nominations forthcoming, on motion by Duke, nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tempore closed and the Council voted unanimously to make CounciLW=sA.Gibbs Mayor Pro Tempore of the City Council, for the ensuing year. 1 �;1174 Page #7 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 au STATEMENT - COUNCILWCKAN WIEDER Councilwoman Wieder expressed her hope that she could fulfill the confidence of those who supported her election. She then introduced her husband, Irving Wieder, to the Council and audience. PRESENTATION - COUNCILMAN DUKE Mayor Coen presented Councilman Duke with a plaque in appreciation of his service as Mayor Pro Tempore during the past year. ' L PRESENTATION - MAYOR COEN Councilman Matney presented Mayor Coen with a new block and gavel for the conduct of the City Council meetings. f PRESENTATION - COUNCILMAN MATNEY A thermometer -barometer and a king-size gavel were presented to Councilman Matney by Mayor Coen in appreciation of his service to the City as Mayor. STATEMENT - COUNCILWOMAN GIBBS Councilwoman Gibbs expressed her appreciation for the vote of confidence given to her by the voters and introduced her three children to the audience. STATEMENT - COUNCILMAN BARTLETT Councilman Bartlett thanked the voters for their support in re-electing him to the City Council. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED),f. Discussion was held between the Council, Director of Public Works and the City Admini- strator regarding the provisions of the agreement between the City and VTN Consolidated., Inc. The provision for bicycle lanes in connection with this agreement was also discussed. On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None MUMES Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1974 and the adjourned regular meeting of April 1, 1974, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk. ?" CT.A1K NO 74-23 - GLORIA DE PINA - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-23 filed by Gloria De Pins, on behalf of her minor son Stephen, for alleged injuries sustained on or about December 23, 1973, in the vicinity of 5511 Stardust Drive, City. C3AIM NO 74-24 - GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY - DENIED - Denied Amended Claim No. 74-24 filed by General Telephone Company for alleged damages to underground facilities occur- ring on or about January 2, 1974 on Warner Avenue, east of Pacific Coast Highway. 4/15/74 3` 2 Page #8 .Council.Mi.,nutes.- 4/.15/74 SUBDIV S ON A EMENT • TRACT NO 8412 - COVINGTON BROS - Accepted Monument Bond No. 7078802, Faithful Performance Bond No, 7078803, Labor and Material Bond No. 7078803 (The American Insurance Company); approved and authorized.execution of the -Subdivi- sion Agreement. ONSU UANV S AGREEMENT - VTN CONSOLIDATED INC - APPROVED - Approved agreement between.VTN.Consolidated, Inc., and the City of Huntington Beach for the engagement for professional services for the Pacific Coast Highway (Warner Avenue to Santa Ana River) Street Improvements Project and author:ixed the Mayor and City Clerk to execute .same on behalf of the City. FINAL TRACT MAP NO 8192 - ALL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 8192 - COVINGTON BROS - Accepted the offer of dedication and improvement .as shown on Final Tract Map No. 8192, all of Tentative Tract No. 8192, located on the southwest corner of Ellis Avenue and Delaware 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: 9.388; Lots: 7; Developer: Covington Brothers, Fullerton, California; adopted the map sub,jeet tp,standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 3056 adopted October 20, 1969, with additional stipulations as follows: (1) Huntington Street shall be vacated prior to recordation of final .map on subject property, (2) Access rights along arterial highways, ekce'pt at street intersections, shall be dedicated to the City of Hunting- ton Beach,.(3), Drainage of the subdivision shall be approved by the.Depa.rtment of Public Works. and P.14=ing )Department prior to final recordation of any part of the approved tentative subdivision, (4) Park and Recreation fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the:€inal. maps, (5) The final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. 8192 on October 2, 1974. Adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-.149 granted by the Environmental Review. Board. Further instructed the City Clerk that she shall.not affix her signature to the . map nor release such map for preliminary processing by the County or -for recorda- tion until the aforementioned conditions had been met. APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL - APPROVED - Approved the appointment of the City Attorney's office as legal counsel for Mayor.Coen - chairman _o€.the. City_: Selection Committee. BID REJECTED - SHAMEL ASH TREE REMOVAL - CC-238 'rhe City.Clerk presented a communication from the Public Works Department stating that a bid. for Project..CC-238 - removal and disposal of Shamel Ash trees at various locations in the City had been opened at 10:00 A.M., on Monday, April 15, 1974, in the Council .Chamber ,by the City Clerk, City Attorney and; the: Director of Public Works, and that Silveri & Ruiz, Fullerton, California, wa,s.the.sole,bidder.with a bid in the amount .of $25,9,072,.which was approximately $120,000 over the City' 9 estimate for the work. The Birector of Public Works recommended that Council reject the bid and that.the..City Clerk be directed to return the bid documents. Environmental. Impact'.Report No.. 73-5 had :been adopted by Council on December 11, 1973. The City Administrator addressed Council regarding a proposed plan whereby the City could work with sub -contractors to remove a small section of trees, and„perhaps encouraga subsequent bide. 343 4115/74 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 On motion by Duke, Council rejected the bid received from Silveri & Ruiz, Fullerton, California; directed the City Clerk to return the bid documents and directed that the Public Works Director be instructed to proceed with the removal of the Shamel Ash trees by means of a combination of City forces and informal contracts. The motion was passed by the fo'lowing vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 9J BIDS REJECTED - TREE PLANTING - CC-238A The City Clerk presented a communication from the Public Works Department stating that bids for project CC-238A -planting of various species of trees at those loca- tions where Shames Ash trees were removed, had been opened at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 15, 1974, in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk, City Attorney and the Director of Public Works, and that Curtis Landscape, Santa Ana, California, was the low bidder with a bid amount of $27,342. A bid from Vista Landscape Co., Manhattan Beach, was returned unopened as it was delivered to the Department of Public Works after the bid opening. The Director of Public Works recommended that as Project CC-238 - Removal of Shamel Ash trees was not proceeding that the City Council reject all bids, and instruct the City Clerk to return same to the bidders. Environmental Impact Report No. 73-5 had been adopted by Council on December 17, 1973, and said project is to be financed from Revenue Sharing Funds. The bids submitted were as follows: Curtis Landscape Santa Ana $27,342.00 Brindle Tree Company Huntington Beach $31,688.00 G. T. S. Construction Co. Carson $51,744.00 Roy C. Barnett Riverside $71,185.00 On motion by Dulw , Council rejected the bids submitted for Project CC-238A -planting of various species of trees at those locations where Shamel Ash trees were removed; directed the City Clerk to return the bid documents and directed that the Director of Public Works be instructed to proceed with the replacement of the Shamel Ash trees by means of a combination of City forces and informal contracts. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, iartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING - RES OF INTENT NO°3860 - VACATION - PORTION OF WATER LINE EASEMENT - OLD HUNTINGTON STREET - RES NO 3865 - ADOPTED - ORDERING VACATION Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 3860 to vacate a portion of a water line easement in Old Huntington Street in the City of Huntington Beach. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and post- ing had been met, and that no communications or written protests to Resolution of Intention No. 3860 had been received. The Director of Public Works presented a report on the proposed vacation. Mayor Coen declared the hearing -'Open. 4/15/74 �i� Page #10 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. On motion by Gibbs, Council approved the vacation of a portion of a water line easement in Old Huntington Street, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 3865 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT IN OLD HUNTINGTON STREET IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3865, and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO 73-244- APPROVED - ORD NO 1912 - FIRST READING - ED #73-226 - ADOPTED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Code Amendment No. 73-24, initiated by the Planning Commission, the intent being to add Article 915, Alternative Residential (AR) suffix classification to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Said Article will allow.single family detached units in the R2, R3 and R4 zones after the suffix designation has been added to the base zoning of the district. Exemption Declaration No. 73-226 granted by the Environmental Review Board on December 4, 1973. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting has been met and that she had received no communications or written pro- tests to Code Amendment No. 73-24 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of<;Code Amendment No. 73-24. Mayor Coen 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. On motion by Bartlett, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. 73-226 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None On motion by Gibbs, Council approved Code Amendment No. 73-24 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT Councilmen: None 4/15/74 Page #11 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 1 The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1912 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING AN ALTERNATIVE RESIDENTIAL DIS- TRICT. " On motion by Gibbs, C-until waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1912 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED The City Clerk informed Council that Resolution No. 3869 pertaining to surplus pro- perty should be considered separately as action must be taken on Exemption Declara- tion No. 74-32 prior to the adoption of said resolution. Councilwoman Wieder commented on Senate Bill 1543 relative to Resolution No. 3866, adopting a policy of clean air, stating that she would have no objections to its adoption if the following paragraph were deleted from said resolution. "Be it further resolved that this City Council opposes the adoption of SB 1543 and all simi- lar proposed legislation contrary to the policy statement above." Councilman Duke stated that he also believed that this portion of the proposed resolution should be deleted and that the Environmental Council could present their recommendations rela- tive to the areas of the bill with which the Council might concur. Mayor Coen stated that from a procedural standpoint, it would be advisable in the future to allow the Council an opportunity to individually review the Senate Bills if they are asked to take action on same in total. He stated that if time allows, such mat- ters should be referred to the proper advisory committee for consideration and report. On motion by Duke, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Numbers 3866, as amended, 2867, 2868, 2870 and 2871 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RES NO 3866 - ADOPTED AS AMENDED - ADOPTS POLICY OF CLEAN AIR "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A POLICY OF CLEAN AIR." . t �'J RES NO 3867 - ADOPTED - TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX OF el. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL'.OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IMPOSING A TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX OF RES NO 3868 - ADOPTED - INTENT Td VACATE A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT - POR LOT 28 - TRACT 6 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTION TO VACATE A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF LOT 28 OF TRACT NO. 6808 IN THE CITY OF HUN- TINGTON BEACH." - ADOPTED - HEALTH w�wfiu "A RESOLUTION OF .THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY SERVICES CONTRACt WITH THE COUNT' OF ORANGE." 4/15/74 OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PERTAINING TO HEALTH 4s1 3 Page #12 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 RES NO 3871 - ADOPTED - CONTRACT FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES - APPROVED & AUTH EXECUTION "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND PRO- VIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES NO. OS-CA-09-16-1003(G) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF TTUNTINGTON BEACH AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA."" RESOLUTIONS HELD FOR DISCUSSION Discussion was held between the Council and City Administrator regarding Resolution No. 3872 pertaining to Proposition 1 on the June 4, 1974 Statewide ballot. Mayor Coen. -stated that if the Council is to take a position on various ballot propositions, it might be advisable to request Administration to provide the Council with propo- sitions, Senate Bills, etc; which may directly or indirectly affect the interests of the City, together with a legislative analysis of the matter. The City Administrator reported on proposed Resolution No. 3873 pertaining to the "Newland" property and the cost -benefit to the city relative to this transaction. The City Librarian reported that an estimate made a year ago indicated that the restoration of the Newland house would cost approximately $37,000. The Recreation and Park' Director spoke :regarding the Recreation and Parks Commission concern re- lative to:,this.property and reported on the boundary adjustments which had been made to leave the.Newland house at its original location. He stated that the Recreation and Parka Commission recommends that the Newland house be declared by Council as a historical monument. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED On motion by Gibbs, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Numbers 3872, 3873, 3873-A, and 3875 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett,:Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RES NO 3872 - ADOPTED - ENDORSES PROPOSITION 1 - .NNE 4, 1974 STATEWIDE BALLOT "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE'CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ENDORSING PROPOSI- TION 1 ON THE JUNE 4, 1974 STATEWIDE BALLOT." Ln - RES NO 3873 - ADOPTED — SIGNAL COMPANIES.-INC - SIGNAL LANDMARK; INC - NEWLAND PRO- PERTY "- "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND AUTH- ORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BY AND -BETWEEN SIGNAL COMPANIES, INC., AND THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REGARDING THE "NEWLAND" PROPERTY: APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANTS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE -:'CITY OF,HUNTINGTON BEACH; AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANTS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTERESTS BY THE CITY OF HUNTING - TON BEACH TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT." RES NO 3873-A —ADOPTED - ACCEPTS GRANT OF PROPERTY TO CITY "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE .CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ACCEPTING THE GRANT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." 47 4/15/74 I u Page #13 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 4ES_NO 3875 - ADOPTED - HC[D HARMLESS & INDEMNITY AGRMT - 0 C FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND AUTH- ORIZING EXECUTION OF A HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ')ISTRICT." RES NO 3869 - ADOPTED - SURPLUS PROPERTY - ED #74-32 - ADOPTED The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3869 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF SAID CITY SURPLUS, AND STATING ITS INTENTION TO SELL SUCH SURPLUS PROPERTY." Exemption Declaration No. 74-32, granted by the Environmental Review Board on March 19, 1974 was also presented for adoption by Council. On motion by Bartlett, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. 74-32 by the follow- ing vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Following a reading by title of Resolution No. 3869, on motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None �5, APPOINTMENTS - HUNTINGTON BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Environmental Council requesting that Council formally appoint Mr.. -Jim Demuth, who represents the student vacancy from Golden West College. Councilwoman Wieder requested that former Councilman Jack Green be appointed to the Environmental Council to fill the unexpired portion of the term which she had vacated upon her election to the City Council. On motion by Shipley, Council formally appointed Mr. Jim Demuth, student representa- tive from Golden West College to; -tine Environmental Council for a term to expire Septem- ber 30, 1974 and approved the ap�. ,intment of former Councilman Jack Green to a term on the Environmental Council to expire June 30, 1975 filling the vacancy created by the resignation of -Councilwoman Wieder. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSM: Councilmen: None J DESIGN REVIEW NO 74-14 - PUBLIC WORKS LANDSCAPE HOLDING YARD - APPROVED - REFERRED TO ERB The City Clerk presented a communication from the Design Review Board recommending Council approval of the design of the Public Works Holding Yard project - DR #74-14. 4/15/74 Page #14 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 On motion by Shipley, Council approved Design Review No. 74-14 - Public Works Land- scape Holding Yard project and referred same to the Environmental Review Board. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipl-y, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None: ABSENT: Councilmen: None M ANNUAL REPORT - HUNT INGTON BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - RECEIVED & FILED The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Huntington Beach Environmental Council of their Annual Report covering their activities from February, 1972 through December-, 1973. Mayor Coen directed that the Huntington Beach Environmental Council Annual Report covering activities from February, 1972 through December, 1973, be received and filed. REPORT - STAFF COMMITTEE - PROPOSED USES FOR OLD CIVIC CENTER The City Clerk presented a report and recommendations from the staff committee appointed by the City Council to consider the question of cultural and/or community service use of the administration and "old" fire station facilities in the old civic center. The City Administrator commented on the situation and requested the Fire Chief to report on the matter. Fire Chief.Picard reported on his investigation of the buildings in relation to the uses for which they have been proposed. He stated his strong reservations about any decision being made before all aspects of the matter have been explored. He cited the need to survey structurally from a seismic standpoint. The Director of Building and Community Development reported :on the fire and safety problems of the structures. The Director of Recreation and Parks reported on the various problems involved in the remodeling of the structures and stated that it would be more feasible to continue to use the Recreation Center for the Senior Citizens meeting place, until a new facility can be constructed. The City Attorney stated that he would like an opportunity to investigate the situa- tion relative to liability factors. The City Administrator reported on the vs�ious alternatives submitted by the committee surveying the facility such as the relocation of the Recreation and Parks staff to the fifth floor of the civic center and allowing the Senior Citizens the full use of the 17th Street facility, the construction of a new facility or the remodeling of the Council Chamber area. The City Attorney was requested to prepare an answer to a question raised by'Counell woman Gibbs relative to the possibility of a waiver of city liability relative to Cs the use of the facilities. !9 4/15/74 Page #15 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 The Fire Chief reported on the occupancy load of the Council Chamber and Stated that the Recreation Building at 17th Street and Orange Avenue, in terms of seating, and feeding facilities, would be much more desirable, however, he would need an opportu- nity to study the legality of the matter and report to Council. He stated that as an interim use and ffr immediate occupancy, this building would be much more satis- factory than Memorial Hall. Councilman Matney requested that the City Administrator and Building Director pre- pare a financial projection as to the cost of expanding the 17th Street facility to meet the needs of the senior citizens. Mr. Jordan Van Thiel, representing the Council an Aging, addressed Council regarding the proposals submitted and the use of Memorial Hall for the senior citizens. He stated the concern of the senior citizens in this matter. Discussion was held by the Council. Mayor Coen stated that this matter would be continued to the next regular meeting pending analysis of the situation by staff. The Mayor requested that the City Administrator keep the Council on Aging advised of the proceedings. Councilwoman Wieder suggested that at the time the staff proceeds to pursue the matter that the Council on Aging be informed so that they may provide input as to their needs. She also commented on the possibility that the Council on Aging may have recommenda- tions as to other locations in the city which may prove workable for senior citizens- activities, or that perhaps. an interim location might be offered by private industry. Mayor Coen then directed that the report from the staff committee relative to this matter be tabled. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Discussion was held between the City Council and City Attorney regarding proposed Ordinance No. 1911 pertaining to campaign contributions and expenditures, and Mayor Coen directed that the City Attorney"s office prepare a comprehensive review of the remainder of the City's campaign and contribution Ordinance. On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Numbers 1913, 1910, and 1911 by title, and waived further reading by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORD NO 1913 - FIRST READING - "BICYCLES" "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE COME BY REPEALING CHAPTER 67 THEREOF, and ADDING NEW CHAPTER 67 ENTITLED, "BICYCLES"." ORD NO 1910 - FIRST READING - "ANIMALS" "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 4234 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE PERTAINING TO DOGS OR CATS RUNNING AT LARGE UNLESS SECURED BY A LEASH! BY AMENDING SECTION 4241, RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED." 4/15/74 3.150 Page #16 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 ORD NO 1911 - FIRST READING - AMENDMENT - CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SUBSECTION (G) OF SECTION 1201.2; SUBSECTIONS (b) AND (c) OF SEC- TION 1201.3; AND SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 1201.5 PERTAINING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBU- TIONS AND EXPENDITURES." RESOLUTION NO 3861 - ADOPTED - TRANSFER OF TERRITORIES - HUNTINGTON .BEACH-WESTMIN- STER - ED #74-38 - ADOPTED The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 3861 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO TRANSFER CERTAIN TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER AND CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." Exemption Declaration Number 74-38, adopted by the Environmental Review Board on April 9, 1974,was also submitted. On motion by Gibbs, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. #74-38 by the follow- ing vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Following a reading by title of Resolution No. 3861, on motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT - OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT - APPROVED - (CA 74-18) The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator recommending that Council approve their intent to accept the lease -purchase offer of the Ocean View School District for their 14+ acre Taylor Street school site at a cost of $100,000 down & equal payments of $64,875:per year for the next four years without interest. The City Administrator, Economic Development Officer and the Recreation and Parks Director reported on various aspects of the transaction. The City Attorney informed Council of his: desire to research the proposal relative to the City's purchase of the property. Mr. Milton Berg, representing the Ocean View School District, addressed Council regarding the proposed transaction and the action which will be taken by the school Board of Directors. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs that the City enter into a lease -purchase agreement with the Ocean View School District for the 14+ acre Taylor Street School site, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ....ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 1 4/ 15 / 74 Page #17 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 g . DEDICATION OF PARKS The City Administrator reminded Council that dedication ceremonies would be held on April 27, 1974 for the following City parks: Robert Burke, Edison Community, Glen View, Golden View, Tick Greer, Haven View, Marine View, Roy Seabridge, Isaac Sowers and Sam Talbert. PROPOSED USE OF OCEAN VIEW FIRE STATION The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the possibility of a new tenant moving in the Ocean View Fire Station which has been occupied by the Firehouse Gallery. Councilman Matney asked if any facility had been found for the relocation of the Youth Employment Service and suggested that the use of this fire station be investigated by Administration. 1 �-- ,tq CIRCULATION & BOOK ACQUISITION SYSTEM - CENTRAL LIBRARY - APPROVED The City Administrator reported on a proposed circulation and book acquisition system for the new central library which would save the City considerable amounts of money in future years. He stated that the program would not be budgeted until July 1, 1974. Mayor Coen inquired as to whether or not there could be a joint sharing of the capa- bilities of the system with the Santiago Library System to defray part of the costs. The City uhrarian stated that there has been considerable discussion with the High School District and the Santiago Library System in this regard. He stated that the high school cannot participate at this time due to financial considerations, however, within a year or two they may be able to join and realize a savings. He stated that the Santiago Library System had developed a system some years ago utilizing a differ- ent process. On motion by Shipley, Council approved the Circulation and Book Acquisition System for the Central Library, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE Mr. Philip Putman, Attorney at Law, representing the Huntington Beach Pet Owner s Association addressed Council regarding the organization's position relative to the recently enacted animal control -ordinance and presented recommendations which they believed would make the ordinance more workable. He suggested that a free spay - neuter clinic be provided or that no license fee be required once an animal is altered. He also stated that provisions should be incorporated relative to vivisection, show animals, and the procedure relative to rabies shot requirements. Mr Putman requested that the City Council direct staff to meet with the Pet Owner's Association, Animal Assistance League, Unites States.Humane Society and any other interested organization to develop a more workable and acceptable ordinance. Mayor Coen thanked Mr. Putman for his presentation and stated that he was confident such meetings could be held and.the matters of concern satisfactorily resolved. .J EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Coen called an Executive Session of Council to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. 4/15/74 52 Page #18 - Council Minutes - 4/15/7+4 RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 10:20 P.M. Councilman Duke requested th-t it be made a matter of record that he left the Council meeting at 11:15 Y.M. RECONVENE: The meeting was reconvened at 11:50 P.M. by Mayor Coen. REHIBILITATION OF SOY SCOUT CABIN Councilman Bartlett urged the Council to view the rehabilitation of the Boy Scout Cabin at Lake. Park. TOWN HALL MEETINGS Councilwoman Wieder asked if there were any facilities in the new Civic Center for Town Hallmeetings, and the City Administrator stated that there were several meeting rooms which could be used for this function. REQUEST TO BE ABSENT FROM COUNCIL MEETING On motion by Shipley, Council approved the request of Councilwoman Wieder for per- mission to be absent from the May 6, 1974 Council meeting by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Duke REVISION OF COUNCIL AGENDA - ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PORTION Councilwoman Gibbs suggested that the "Oral Communications" portion of the meeting be placed on the Agenda at an earlier time. Discussion was held by Council and Mayor Coen requested that "Oral Communications" be placed ,just before "Administrative Items" on the Council Agenda. HUD APARTMENT COMPLEX Councilwoman Gibbs requested information on the apartment complex on Algonquin Street which is being financed through the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- opment, as she had received several calls regarding the matter. The Planning Director explained that the. application was filed with the Board of Zoning Adjustments as a Use Permit, and discussion was„held between the Council and Planning Director. 'Councilwoman Gibbs asked the Planning Director to provide information as to the amount of low costa housing in the City, as the League of California Cities was interested in the matter as they believe such housing is needed. _,, 4/15/74 Page #19 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES - CITY COUNCIL On motion by Gibbs, Council concurred with the appointments made by Mayor Coen to the following committees, councils, commissions and boards: Mayor Coen City Selection Committee - Orange County League of Cities, Chairman Director - West Orange County Water Board Industrial Review Committee Vice -Chairman - Public Cable Television Authority Orange County Sanitation District Nos. 3 and 11 - Primary delegate/ (,,.Councilman Duke Ocean Shoreline Planning & Steering Committee Orange County Sanitation District #11 Meadowlark Airport Study Committee - Proposed Land Uses Public Transportation Committee Santa Ana River -Santiago Creek Greenbelt Committee - (Alternate) Councilwoman Gibbs Orange County Sanitation District #11 - Alternate Alternate Director to Public Cable Television Authority Orange County Mental Health Advisory Board Library Council Committee Allied Arts Commission, Council Liaison 4 Councilman Bartlett Orange County Health Planning Council Downtown Property Owners Council Committee Council on Aging Director - West Orange County Water Board Intergovernmental Coordinating Council - Alternate Councilman Shipley Intergovernmental Coordinating Council Chairman - Santa Ana River -Santiago Creek Greenbelt Committee Library Council Committee .:Councilman Matnel Industrial Review Committee Library Council Committee Downtown Property Owners Council Committee Councilwoman Wieder Orange County Sanitation District #3 - Alternate%/ Mayor Coen directed a letter over his signature be forwarded to the Southern California Association of Governments informing them of Councilwoman Wieder's desire to serve on the Land Use and Growth Policy Committee and. the Environmental Quality Committee. 4/15/74; 34 Page #20 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, NOES: Councilmen: done ABSENT: Councilmen: Duke COUNCIL RETREAT SCHEDULED Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen Discussion was held regarding the scheduling of a Council Retreat and the City Administrator was asked to contact each member to set a date which would be con- venient to all. y� ESTABLISHMENT OF ECONOMIC ADVISORY BOARD - APPROVED Mayor Coen asked that Council consider the establishment of an Economic Advisory Board which. hopefully would be appointed with the assistance of the Personnel Board. He suggested that the Personnel Board could search for people in the com- munity to select persons who could serve Council in this advisory capacity to the Council. He stated that the board would meet with the staff and Council through- out the budget sessions. Mayor Coen stated that the Economic Advisory Board would advise the Councilmon matters of finance, potential sources of revenue and other matters that bear on the budgetary and capital needs of the City. He stated that the board could consist of seven members and each councilman was encouraged to submit names to the Personnel Board for consideration. On motion by Shipley, Council directed that an Economic Advisory Board .be .. established, with the assistance of the Personnel Board, for the purpose of advising the Council on matters of finance, potential sources of revenue and other matters which bear on the budgetary and capital needs of the City. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Duke CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN liTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL ST1 Mayor Coen requested Councilmen Shipley and Bartlett,_.'the primary and alternate delegates to the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council to meet with the City Administrator and report to the Council as to whether"or not in their opinion, it would best serve the interests of the City to continue participating at this level of government. ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL L. 'Resolution 3950 - City Council of Orange - expressing opposition to public employer -employee relations legislation and supporting Senate Bill 522. 2."'Resolution 8214 - City Council of Newport Beach - endorsing services of the Assessment Treatment Services Center and encouraging the County of Orange to provide the necessary funding. - 3.1'--'Notice resetting hearing for application of General Telephone Company to j increase certain rates and charges in Schedule Cal. PUC No. A-24, Telephone a{ Answering Service. E 4.,�Resolution - Orange County Chamber of Commerce - regarding appointed boards task force resolution. 4/15/74 Page #21 - Council Minutes - 4/15/74 - 5.'" Oil Division Monthly Report - March, 1974. >'6.-.) Application of So. Calif. Gas Co. to PUC - regarding increase in gas rates. ,7.,-,.Application of So. Calif. Commuter Bus Service, Inc., for certificate of public convenience and necessity for passenger state service. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Gibbs, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 12:15 A.M. to Monday, May 6, 1974 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Duke ATTEST: Alicia M..Wentworth City Clerk n Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen a�' e 1 5�= J�All City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of tington Beach, Ca nia s t Alvin M. .Coen Mayor 4/15/74 56