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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-11-04MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, November 4, 1974 Mayor Coen called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Reach to order at 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Wieder, Coen Matney - (arrived at 5:45 P.M.) Duke - (arrived at 6:20 P.M.) Absent: None The members of the Huntington Beach Public Facilities Corporation were present to discuss the Civic Center Improvements and a roll call of the membership was taken as follows Present: Ward, Armstrong, Curran, Boyce, Polly Absent: None CIVIC CENTER IMPROVEMENTS - CC-302 Discussion was held between the Council, City Administrator, staff and the members of the Public Facilities Corporation regarding the estimates for the Civic Center Phase II Construction. Mr. Donald Kiser, Secretary of the Public Facilities Cor- poration presented a review of the estimates and each City.Department Head commented on items affecting their departments. The Council was requested to indicate to the Public Facilities Corporation the item they believed to be of highest priority. t Discussion was held by Council. The Chair moved that the following action be taken on the Estimate For Civic Center - Phase II - Project CC-302: I. FIFTH FLOOR COMPLETION A. Basic Shell - Approved $165,000 This includes exterior walls, ceilings, heating and air conditioning systems, lighting, restrooms, and elevators and is necessary to any one or all of B,C, or D below. AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen DOES: None ABSENT: 'None B. Recreation and.Parks Department - Approved $ 35,500 Administration Offices This includes partitions, carpeting, and furnishings. AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None ,.�, Page #2 - Council Minutes - 11/4/74 C. Fire Department Administrative Offices - Approved $ 23,200 This includes partitions, carpeting, and furnishings. *Has close ties to Item II A below. AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Duke NOES: Wieder, Coen ABSENT: None D. Cit Council Offices - Disa roved $ 33,300 This includes partitions, carpeting, and furnishings. AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None II. ADMINISTRATION & DEVELOPMENT BUILDING ALTERATIONS A. First Floor - Approved $ 29,000 *This work will be in conjunction with I (C) above, to provide expansion for Finance Department. AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Duke NOES: Wieder, Coen ABSENT: None B. Council Chambers -- Disapproved $ 4,000 This work will provide improved visability of the screens, vinyl covering, clock work, tackboard. AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None C. Print Shop Appmved $ 4,000 This work wilove the acoustics within the Print Shop where employees are submitted to many machine noises. AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None D. Third Floor - Approved $ 19,000 This work will provide much needed additional space for the Planning Department and rearrangement of the Building Department. AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: Wieder ABSENT: None E. Fourth Floor - Disapproved This work will add an isolation door to the Attorney's section and provide some miscellaneous partition work. AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None .� 7 $ 2,500 �J C Page #3 - Council Minutes - 11/4/74 F. Develo went BuildingCorridor - Disa roved $ 8,000 This work will install carpet for noise control. AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None III. POLICE BUILDING & POLICE YARD ALTERATIONS A.1 Misc. partitions, doors, and floorings - Disa roved $ 10,000 This work will accommodate traffic movements and correct deficiencies known now to exist. AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None A.2 Cabinets - Disapproved $ 8,000 AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None B. Hallway Coverings - Disapproved $ 11,000 This work will involve field installation of vinyl coverings for easing maintenance. AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None C. Additions to Fuel Facilities - Approved $ 10,000 This work will provide a 10,000 gallon gasoline tank preparatory to arrival of 1975 vehicles. AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen. NOES: None ABSENT: None D. Police Lobby - Disapproved $ 6,000 This work will install carpet for noise control. AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None E. Vehicle Protections - Disapproved $ 22,000 This work will install concrete pads to protect the paving and roof coverings over areas of fueling vehicles and motorcycle parking. AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None e Page #4 -- Council Minutes - 11/4/74 IV. EXTERIOR WORK - DISAPPROVED A. This work is primarily aesthetic oriented and will provide landscaping and irrigation systems around the center oil well within the parking lot. AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett., Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None. B. Bulletin Boards - Disapproved APES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder,.Duke, Coen ABSENT: None V. SIGNS - DISAPPROVED $ 5,000 $ 2,200 A. Interior - $ 16,200 B. Exterior - $ 21,000 AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None VI. SCULPTURE - DISAPPROVED A. Artist B. Permits, Installation AYES: None NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ABSENT: None $ 40,000: $ 20,000 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER GRANT RE2 EST - APPROVED The'City Administrator reported on the status of the. Community Services Center Grant request for the development of a Senior Citizens Centex', demolition of Memorial Hall and the old police and public works building and for operating costs of the Center for a three year period. Mr. Jordan Van Thiel, Chairman o€.the Huntington Beach Council on Aging, addressed Council regarding the grant iequest. On motion by Matney, Council authorized the City Administrator to proceed with the grant .request for revenue sharing funds for the development of a Senior Citizens Center, demolition of Memorial Hall and the old poli.ce.and public works building and for operating costs of the Center for a three year period, with the understanding that the project could be moved to another site if, after further investigation, the old Civic Center site does not prove to be the best possible site. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None Page #5 - Council Minutes - 11/4/74 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 roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk C , 4� City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ti Alvin M. Coen Mayor 771 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, November 4, 1974 Mayor Coen 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 Thomas W. Overton - First Christian Church. ROLL CALL Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen Absent: None PRESENTATIONS - EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARDS Mayor Coen presented a $25 Employee Suggestion Award check to Mr. Michael A. Newton, Meter Reader, Department of Public Works for his suggestion relative to expanding . training and communication methods to all personnel involved with radio communications. A $25 Employee Suggestion Award check was also awarded to Police Officer James Brink for his suggestion that bicycle racks be installed at the civic center to conserve energy and car parking spaces. Police Chief Robitaille accepted the check on behalf of Officer Brink who was unable to be present. PRESENTATIONS - 20 YEAR SAFE DRIVING AWARDS Raymond Teal and Jack D. Weide, Engineers, Fire Department and Lt.. Richard Farrell, Sgt. Jack Bullar and Sgt. Edward Groom, Police Department, were recipients of 20 Year Safe Driving Awards. Mayor Coen presented Gold Watches to each man and Fire Chief Picard and Police Chief Robitai.11e presented each with a.Plaque Citation. Certificates from the City's insurance company were also presented. PROCLAMATION - 'SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TEEN CHALLENGE WEEK' - NOVEMBER 24-DECEMBER 1 Mayor Coen presented a proclamation to Mr. Jene Wilson, Executive Director, Orange County Teen Challenge, designating the week of November 24-December 1, 1974, as 'Southern California Teen Challenge Week' in the City of Huntington Beach and urging all the citizens and businessmen and women of the local communities to attend the many functions and to visit the local headquarter's facilities during the Open House. Mr. Wilson addressed Council regarding the procjr41 and presented the Council with a copy of the book, 'The Cross and the Swit lade' and copies of the booklet, 'People Challenge.' HEARING - APPEAL - BRENTWOOD SAVINGS & MOAN ASSSN - 'TRACT 6874 - DISCONTINUED Mayor Coen stated that prior to consideration of the Consent Calendar he would recommend that the appeal filed by Bre%tvaoDd Samings and Loan Association in connection with Tract No. 6874, which had n.(=tinued from the last regular meeting, be considered; Page #2 -.Council Minutes - 11/4/74 Mr. David K. Golding, General Counsel, representing Brentwood Savings and Loan Association, informed Council that they would request withdrawal of the appeal, upon.apgroval of Agenda Item D-5, relative to acceptance of improvements, Tract 6874. The hearing on said appeal was then closed by the Mayor. No action was taken. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 1974 and the adjourned regular meeting of October 21, 1974, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM NO 74-106 - REFUSED - LATE CLAIM NO 74-106 - REJECTED - MICHAEL D MC HUGH - Refused Application for Leave to Present Late Claim No. 74-106 and rejected Late. Claim No.. 74-106, filed by Per H. Trebler, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Michael D. McHugh, for alleged personal injuries caused by purported false arrest on or about October 26, 1973 in the vicinity of the intersection of Saybrook Lane and Edinger Avenue. DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 6755 - DERBY LAND COMPANY - Accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 6755, located on the east side of Bushard Street, north of Atlanta 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. DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 6874 - AETNA SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN Accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 6874, located southwest of Channel Lane between Admiralty Drive and Broadway, authorized the release of the faithful performance portion of the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond and termination of the Subdivision Agreement and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company. CLAIM NO 74-107 - DANIEL & DONNA GAUDY - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-107 filed by James.L. Kellner, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Daniel and Donna Gaudy for minor daughter Christina Gaudy for alleged personal injuries incurred on or about August 21, 1974 in the vicinity of the City beach. L, . CLAIM NO 74-108 - SUKUT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-108 filed by Sukut Construction Company, for purported damages incurred in connection with work being perforated for the Orange County Flood Control District on or about July 31, 1974 in the vicinity of Newland Street and Yorktown Avenue. CLAIM NO 74-109 - NEPHI TOW, ET AL - DENIED - Denied Claim No. 74-109, filed by Robert A. Concolino, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Nephi Tow, et al, for alleged personal injuries incurred on or about July 24, 1974 in the vicinity of the City beach. E SO Page #3 - Council Minutes - 11/4/74 FINAL TRACT MAP NO 8723 - ALL OF TT 8723 H B INDUSTRIAL PARK - APPROVED -- Accepted offers of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 8723, all of. Tentative Tract 8723, located on the east side of Producer Lane, approximately 300 feet south of McFadden Avenue, 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: 10.584; Lots: 3; Developer: Huntington Beach Industrial Park;.Newport Beach, California; adopted the map subject to 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: The CC&R and Association Rules shall be approved by the City Attorney's office and the Planning Department prior to recordation of the final map - If the condominium map is recorded in phases, each phase of the project shall be annexed to the.pr.eceding . phase so that the end.project is one condominium development with one property . owners association -• the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration -of Tentative Tract Map No. 8723 on August 6, 1975. 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 for recordation until the aforementioned conditions have been met. BID. AWARD - SANITARY SEWERS & WATER MAINS - CC-290 - JAWR, INC The City Clerk read a communciation from the Public Works Department stating that bids for Project CC-290 . Construction.of sanitary sewers in Gothard Street,.. Slater Avenue and Talbert Avenue, and water main in Gothard.Street had been received and opened at 10:00 A.M., on Monday, October 29, 1974, in the Council Chambers by the City Clerk and the Director. of Public Works, and that JAWR, Inc., Los.Angeles;- was the low bidder with a bid in the amount of $149,949.45. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the bid to JAWR, Inc., Los Angeles, California.. The bids submitted were as follows: JAWR, Inc Peter..David Company Stevenson & Forster Co. John Malloy McGuire Contt. Inc. Wal-Con Construction DeLeon Construction Savala Construction Co. Kordick & Son, Inc. Drainage Const.. Co. Los Angeles Garden Grove . Artesia Los Angeles Placentia Sherman Oaks Anaheim Costa Mesa Huntington Beach Vista $145,949.45 $148,079.90 $151,311.00 .$157,358.00 $162,595.55 $162,919.00 $165,541.00 $167.,049.00 $186,092.00 $239,164,13. (Corrected) (Corrected) Exemption.Declaration No. 74-131.granted by the .Environmental,l�eview-Board on September 10, 1974 and Environmental Impact keport No. 74-2 approved by the Environ- mental Review. Board on June 25,.1974. Discussion was.held between the Council and the Director of Public Works regardirig the environmental studies.which had been conducted at this site. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to adopt Exemption DeclaratAon No. 74-131 and Environmental Impact Report No. 74-2 and to award the contract f6r Project CC-290 to JAWR, Inc., Los Angeles, the lowest responsible bidder for the laid amount of $145,949.45, hold all other bids until JAWR, Inc., has executed t;hq ©mtract for said work and filed necessary bonds and insurance, and directed the city.curk to notify the unsuccessful bidders of the action and return their bid bonds fb thwith. The. motion was passed by the following vote: Page #4 - Council Minutes - 11/4/74 AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING CODE AMENDMENT 74-15 - APPROVED - ORD NO 1945.- FIRST READING Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearizi'g on Code Amendment No. 74-15,.initiated by the Planning Commission, the intent being to allow the alteration or enlargement of single family residential dwellings along existing yard setbacks when such dwellings are nonconforming only in terms of yard requirements. The Amendment further stipulates that the existing yard setbacks must have been legally established at the time of intital development of the residential dwelling. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to Code Amendment No. 74-15 or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 74-15. 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 Wieder, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and approved Code Amendment No. 74-15 bythe following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Caen NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1945 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9719 THEREOFPERTAINING TO ALTERATION OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS HAVING NONCONFORMING YARDS." On motion by. Wieder,. Council waived further.reading-ot.-Ordinance No...:1945 by. the following.vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO APPROVA� - ZONE CHANGE 74-15 - APPEAL DENIED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an appeal filed by Lola Jean Cardinal, Huntington Beach, to the approval by the Planning Commission of a change of zone, initiated by the Planning Commission, from R2 - Medium Density Residential and R3 - Medium -High Density R.esidential,.to R5 - Office -Professional, on the following properties: 1. A two (2) acre, R2 parcel located on the west side of Florida. Street approximately 420 feet south of.Main Street. Page #5 -.Council Minutes - 11/4/74 I 2. The R3 parcels located on the east side of Florida Street from the center line of Kartron Avenue (a private street). to approximately 630 feet south and from the center line of Kartron Avenue to approximately 120 feet north, except the parcels located within the first 100 feet of the northeast corner of Kartron Avenue and Florida Street. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met and that she had received a .communication from Mr. Robert J. Zinngrabe, Huntington Beach, in favor of Zone Case No. 74-15. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of.Zone Case No. 74-15. Mayor Coendeclared the hearing open. Mrs. Jean Cardinal, 18662 Florida Street, City, addressed Council and gave reasons why she believed the property should remain as a residential area. Discussion was held between the Council and Mrs. Cardinal on the matter. The Planning Director commented that one of the reasons the Planning Commission had recommended approval was that State Law requires that the zoning be consistent with the General Plan. 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. On motion by Matney, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No..74-130; sustained the decision of the.Planning Commission and approved Zone Case No. 74-15 and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting same. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett,.Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Councilwoman Wieder informed Council that they had been provided with copies of Resolution No. 3982 supporting Proposition "A" for the expansion of the Orange County Transit District on the November 5, 1974 ballot. On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 397.5, 3976, 3977, 3978, 3979, 3980, 3981 and 3982 by title; waived. further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None RES NO 3975 - ADOPTED COMMENDS COUNTi OF ORANGE OWLARK COUNTRY CLUB & GQLF COURSE "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HU.NTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF MEADOWLARK.COUNTRY CLUB AND GOLF COURSE." Page #6 - Council Minutes - 11/4/74 RES NO 3976 - ADOPTED - BICENTENNIAL CITIES - PHILADELPHIA & HUNTINGTON BEACH "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECOMMENDING PHILADELPHIA AND HUNTINGTON BEACH BE BICENTENNIAL SISTER CITIES.": RES NO 3977 - ADOPTED - MODIFICATION OF FREEWAY RAMPS - STATE HIGHWAY 39 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MODIFY.THE I-405 FREEWAY RAMPS AT STATE HIGHWAY 39 TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC." RES NO 3978 - ADOPTED - WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLAN REPORT - SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN. "A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH .ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLAN REPORT FOR THE SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN." f.: RES NO 3979 - ADOPTED - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS -- OFFSHORE DRILLING "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO ASSESS AND DISSEMINATE ALL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS ON OFFSHORE DRILLING OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA." RES NO 3980 - ADOPTED - OPPOSES CHARGE - COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOSING AN. IMPOSITION OF A CHARGE BY THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM." RES NO 3981 - ADOPTED - AUTHORIZES PAYMENT FROM SEWER FUND "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM SEWER FUND TO MARGARET S. OLIVER." RES NO 3982 - ADOPTED - SUPPORTS PROPOSITION "A" -.O C TRANSIT DISTRICT. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING PROPOSITION "A" FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT ON THE.. NOVEMBER 5, 1974 BALLOT." REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Mr. Roland Murray addressed Council regarding the problems he had encountered relative to complying with provisions of the ordinance code in connection with.the storing of trailers on property near his service station. Discussion was held between Mr. Murray and the Council. The Planning Director spoke regarding the subject and suggested that the Matter be referred to the Planning Department and Planninig Commission. On motion by Matney,.Council referred the aforementioned matter to the Planning Department and Planning Commission by the following vote:. AYES. Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 1 Page #7 - Council Minutes - 11/4/74 COMMUNICATIONS - H B ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - RECEIVED & FILED The City Clerk presented two communications from the Huntington Beach Environmental Council, one recommending the employment of an Environmental Engineer in the Department of Harbors, Beaches and Development and the other concerning the type of debris building up in the gutters and along the roads in the City and submitting reco mendations relative to a pilot program for street cleaning and posting. Mayor Coen directed that the communications from the Huntington Beach Environmental Council relative to the employment of an Environmental Engineer and a pilot program for street cleaning and posting be received and filed, with the possibility of reconsideration at the adjourned Council meeting to be called for November 13, 1974, as said items call for an expenditure of money and the purpose of the meeting will be to review current and proposed projects. COMMUNICATION - H B ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - APPOINTMENTS APPROVED The City Clerk presented.a communication. from the.Executive Board .of the. Huntington Beach Environmental Council recommending student reappointments to the Environmental Council. On motion by Gibbs, Council appointed the following students to serve one year terms on the Huntington Beach Environmental Council to expire September 30, 1975: Donald Faulhaber, Golden West College, Frank Kriner, Huntington Beach High School and Robert Januska, Edison High School. The motion waspassed. by the following.vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1946 and 1947 by title and waived further reading by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD NO 1946 - FIRST READING -:PRECISE PLAN NO 74-1 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 24 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN NO. 74-1." ORD NO 1947 - FIRST READING - ESTABLISHES PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 6171.1 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE TO ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS." DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT -.TRACT NO. 7950 - DANIEL/WEBB CONST. CO. The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works regarding action taken by the City to remedy.a grading problem in Tract.No. 7950, Daniel/Webb Consti-Uttion Company, located south of Holland Drive, 265 feet west of Beach Boulevard. 85 Page 48 - Council Minutes - 11/4J74 The Chair directed that the communication from the Department of Public Works relative to Tract No. 7950 be received and filed. Mr. Vincent Guarcello,' President of the Dutch haven Home Owners Assoc'iatzon., addressed Council and referred to his communication -dated November 4; 1974" which he had distributed to Council. He also stated his displeasure in regard to his contact with certain City representatives on this matter. The City Administrator spoke regarding the legal.research which had been necessary to insure appropriate action by.the City. The Director of Public Works reported on the matter. Councilwoman Wieder moved that Council refer this matter to the City Attorney for legal action and sanctions against the developer within ten days from the time of the certified mail and that the communication dated November 4, 1974 from Mr. Guarcello stipulating eight issues, be incorporated into .said legal action; that. the Homeowner's group, in care of Mr. Guarcello,be apprised of any answers.or reports given to the City Administrator and in addition, that the Public Works Department explore the manner in which their employees function in the field and whether there is a problem for report back to the City Administrator. for' -Mr. Guarcello's information. Mr. William Amsbary, Deputy City Attorney, addressed Council regarding the history of the matter and the legal recourse available to the City. Mr. David Diamond, representing the Home Council, addressed Council regarding the manner of enforcement of regulations and conditions upon developments. The motion made by Councilwoman Wieder was then passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett,.Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Duke requested that a progress report on .the matter be presented to Council at the November 18, 1974 meeting. JOINT POWERS VIDEO PRODUCTION"EQUIPMENT - APPROVED - (CA 74-106) The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator recommending, that Council approve a loan from the.Civic Improvement Fund for joint powers video production equipment at the Joint Powers Training Center. The City Administrator reported on the proposal. The Fire Chief reported on the proposed equipment and its use, stating that it was a most cost-effective approach. On motion by Duke, Council approved a loan from the Civic Improvement Fund .for .joint powers video production equipment at the Joint Powers Training Center located at Murdy Fire Station. The motion was passed by the following voter AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None 9 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 11/4/74 PETITION - RESIDENTS OF GULF LANE & SAN�A ANA & TRADEWIND CIRCLES - (CA 74--107) The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator relative to an informal petition listing approximately 30 signatures of persons residing on Gulf Lane and :Santa Ana and Tradewind Circles requesting that action be taken to .remedy the mud and water conditions on said streets. The City Administrator reported on the matter and stated that one of the principle causes was a large Shamel Ash tree which has been removed. The Director of Public Works reported on the steps being taken toward remedying the problem, and stated that this area was on the list for the next removal project. Councilman Duke requested .that the residents of the area be notified of this action and the objectives of the City to relieve the problem. MONICA FLORIAN - CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO O C HOUSING AUTHORITY - APPOINTMENT APPROVED The City Administrator addressed Council regarding. his recommendation. that Monica. Florian, Senior Planner, be appointed to serve as the City's representative on.the Orange County Housing Authority. The Chair appointed Monica Florian, Senior Planner, to serve as the City's repre- sentative on the Orange County Housing Authority. r JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - BIKEWAYS - STATE OF CALIFORNIA The City Administrator reported on a communication he had received from the Director of the State Department of Parks and Recreation regarding the bikeway development in or near Huntington State Park. He recommended that Councilendeavor to enter into a joint powers agreement with the State relative to the maintenance of the bikeway. The Planning Director reported on the environmental status of the matter stating that if the situation remains as it is currently, he believes that.the City has clearance in this regard. A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that the City of Huntington Beach enter into a joint powers agreement.with the State Department of Parks and Recreation relating to the development of bicycle trails along the State beach development. The motion wcks passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley , Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilwoman Wieder referred to a resolution recently adopted by Council requesting that the City meet with the State Departments of Transportation, Fish and Game and Recreation and Parks, as well as Assemblyman Burke'.s office and Senator Carpenter's office relative to matters of beach development. The City Administrator reported on the matter and stated his office would proceed in this regard. MEETINGS BETWEEN LIBRARY BOARD PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL The City Administrator informed Council of the desire of Planning Commission to meet with the City Council in the commented on the need to meet with the Personnel Board. the Library Board and near future. Mayor Coen Page #10 - Council Minutes - 11/4/74 It was determined by Council that a study session could be held on Monday, November 25, 1974 at 5:30 P.M. PARKING REGULATIONS Councilwoman Gibbs requested clarification regarding parking on public streets. and was informed of the applicable provisions. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY - SANITATION DISTRICT #11 Councilwoman Gibbs informed the Council that Orange County. Sanitation District #11 had stated the possibility of their purchasing property located adjacent to: their site on Brookhurst Street and had inquired as to the possibility of. the City maintaining it. Discussion was held by Council and the Planning Director was requested to provide information relative to the matter prior to the next meeting of the Sanitation Distract. RECOMMENDATIONS REQUESTED - FIGHT AGAINST INFLATION Councilwoman Wieder spoke regarding President Ford's request for making recommends tions as to the steps that can be taken by the citizens of Huntington Beach to fight inflation. She stated that she believed it would,be in order to entertain. some suggestions as to what the citizens can do as well as what the City government can do to fight inflation by reducing expenditures. The Council directed that the staff issue a report for presentation at the next regular meeting submitting their suggestions as to what the City and its citizens can do to control this problem and also to call upon the citizens asking them to submit their recommendations. ENFORCEMENT OF ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS - STAFF COMMENDED Councilman Duke commended the staff for the work they have done to curb the posting of illegal campaign signs in the City. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT PILOT PROJECT Councilman Matney requested that a time be set aside .at the adjourned meeting of November 13, 1974 or the next regular meeting, whichever is preferable, to consider a Joint Powers agreement between the Ocean View School District and the City in cooperation through the Orange County Mental Health Program fora pilot project.in youth referral by the Police Department and the school district for young people needing a special kind of attention. The Council determined that the matter could be discussed at the November 13, 1974 adjourned meeting. FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM The City Administrator addressed Council regarding a meeting to be held by the Board of Supervisors concerning the establishment of a joint powers agency to consider the flood control program of the Santa Ana River. Page #11 - Council Minutes-.11/4/74 Discussion was held by Council regarding the attendance at the meeting Mayor Coen stated that he believed the program was important but expressed reservations relative to its financial impact on the City. Councilwoman Wieder spoke regarding the intent of the program and its possible implementation. No actionwas taken by the Council on the matter. REAFFIRMATION OF SUPPORT - SUPERVISOR DAVID BAKER Mayor Coen spoke regarding the reasons why he believed there were many unwarranted irregularities.in the Supervisorial race between Supervisor David Baker and Mr.. Larry Schmit. He stated that the City has unanimously taken the position_ in support of Supervisor Baker in the past and that he would move that the Council reaffirm their .position .of support for Supervisor Baker. The motion was passed by the following .vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett,'Gibbs, Matney, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT. None ORANGE COUNTY FAIR BOiD GENERAL PLAN Mayor Coen brought Counci.l's attention to a letter he had received from Mayor Wilson of the City of Costa Mesa requesting that Council submit any recommendations they may have relative to the Orange County Fair Board General Plan for the develop- ment of the Orange County Fairgrounds. He stated that meetings on the matter are scheduled for November 4, 6, 7 and 8 in the Police Facility.,.Costa Mesa and that anyone wishing to offer their comments would be welcome.. ECONOMIC ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - DEFERRED TO 11/13/74 Mayor Coen stated that the Economic Advisory Commission had submitted recommendations to the Council and suggested that as several were related to financial policy he believed they should be deferred to the November 13, 1974 meeting. PARTICIPATION - INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL OF ORANGE COUNTY Mayor Coen spoke regarding the reasons for his position that the City no longer participate in the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County. Councilman Shipley and Councilman Bartlett reported on the matter stating that they would recommend a one year extension of City participation, although -they too had reservations regarding the effectiveness of the body. Councilwoman Gibbs presented reasons why she was not in favor of continued participation and.Councilwoman Wieder spoke regarding the reasons why a one year extension may be warranted... On motion by Duke, Council approved a one year extension of City participation in the Orange County Intergovernmental Coordinating Council. The motion was passed by` the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Wieder, Duke NOES: Gibbs, Matney, Coen ABSENT: None 159 Page #12 •- Council Minutes - 11/4/74 ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Resolution of the Orange County Board of Supervisors regarding the feasibility of establishing refuse disposal user fees at transfer stations and sanitary landfill sites. 2. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Westminster supporting the West Orange County Water Board in its request to -the Orange County. Flood Control District to finance the reconstruction of the water transmission main in, Edwards Street at the crossing of the Anaheim -Barber City Channel. 3. Resolution - Board of Supervisors - Approving the land exchange between the cities of Huntington Beach and Westminster. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 9:30 'P.M. to Wednesday, November 13, 1974 at 9:00 A.M. in Room B-308 Civic Center. The. motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke. -Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None City Clerk d cio e of -the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: 62 Af Alicia M. entworth City Clerk