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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-10MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, March 10, 1975 Mayor Coen called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen Absent: Wieder, Duke RES NO 4035 - ADOPTED - COMMENDS SUPERVISOR THOMAS F RILEY The Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 4035 a reading by title - "A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING SUPERVISOR THOMAS F. RILEY OF THE ORANGE COUNTY HOARD OF SUPERVISORS." On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4035 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke v rr PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATION = RECOMMENDED TRANSIT ROUTES Mr. Marcus Porter, Planning Commissioner, reported on the transmittal from the Planning -Commission of a proposed letter to be sent to the Board of Directors of the Orange County Transit District relative to recommended transit routes. He referred to a map detailing the existing and proposed routes which affect the City. Following the presentation by Mr. Porter, it was determined that action would be taken on the matter during the evening portion of the Council meeting. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT - SAN JOAQUIN RESERVOIR The Director of Public Works reported that the San Joaquin Reservoir was back in service after being down for 14 months. He stated that the Irvine Ranch Water District was'not paid by the City during the shutdown period. The City is now receiving 400 acre feet at 15�_cubic inches per second. NEED FOR FREEWAY OrF-RAMP AT HUNTING,TON CENTER The City Administrator and the Director of Public Works reported on the c ty's efforts to obtain a freeway off -ramp at Huntington Centex and requested authorization to obtain the services'of .a traffic expert to present the ci.ty's position on this matter. Discussion was held between the Council and staff and it was determined th4t the staff would report further on this matter at the March 17, 1975 Council meeting. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 H B AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION - HISTORIC ARTIFACTS DISPLAY CASE Mr. Floyd Belsito, Executive Assistant, informed Council that the City had received a letter from the Director of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of California granting the City's request for. endorsement of the "Historic Artifacts Display Case" to be installed in the Huntington Beach Library Information and Cultural Resources Center. On motion by Matney, Council authorized the expenditure of $2,000, representing the City's snare of matching funds, for the establishment of the "Historic Artifacts Display Case" in the Huntington Beach Library Information and Cultural Resources Center. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke REPORT - UNBUDGETED LIBRARY START-UP COSTS Mr. John E. Ryder, member of the Citizen's Economic Advisory Commission, addressed Council and stated that they had been provided with copies of the Commission's report regarding the unbudgeted Central Library Start-up Costs. Discussion was held between the Council and staff, however no action was taken at this time. ESTABLISHMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM The City Administrator reported on the proposed formation of an Executive Management. Team and the Planning Director and the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development reported on the ramifications of -the plan. It was determined by Council that a study session between the Council and staff representatives could be held during the adjourned regular meeting of Council on March 17, 1975. PRESENTATION - GOLF OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LTD. The City Administrator introduced Mr. E. C. Burns, representing Golf of Southern California, Ltd., who presented his firm's plans for fencing and improvements at Meadowlark Golf Course. Discussion was held between Mr. Burns and the Council regarding the scheduling of the improvements. The Council thanked Mr. Burns for his presentation on the matter. RECESS Mayor Coen called a recess of the Council at 6:40 P.M. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened a 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Coen. PRESENTAt1 ;OF PLAQUE & RESOLUTION - SUPERVISOR THOMAS F RILEY FIFTH DISTRICT F� I I _Mayor Coen presented a Plaque and Resolution to Supervisor Thomas F. Riley, Orange � �unty Board of Supervisors, Fifth District, in appreciation of his service to e City of Huntington Beach. Page #3 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 PROCLAMATION - "RED CROSS MONTH r MONTH OF MARCH, 1975 Mayor Coen presented a Proclamation to Councilman Matney, the West Orange County Chairman of the American Red Cross, designating the month of March, 1975, as "Red Cross Month". REPORT FROM HOME COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mr. David Diamond, outgoing President of the Home Council addressed Council and ex- pressed his appreciation for working relationship with the City, and introduced Mr. Clint Morrison the newly elected Home Council President. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED Mayor Coen directed that the Consent Calendar Item regarding the Application For Council Permit to conduct an amusement arcade business be removed from the Agenda and referred to staff for further investigation to determine the attitude of the surrounding community. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED On motion by Matney, the following items were approved as recommended by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wie der, Duke MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of February 14, 1975, February 18, 1975 and the regular meeting of February 18, 1975, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT TRACT NO 7596 - LA CUESTA - Accepted Monument Bond No. 2583992, Faithful Performance Bond No. 2583994, Labor and Material Bond No. 2583994 - (Safeco Insurance Companies); approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company. v SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 7771 - ALVA H WILSON CO - Accepted Irrevocable Letter of credit No. 01-115 - (The Westlands Bank); approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 7771 as recommended by the Dixector of Public Works. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT & CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT - Approved Supple- mental Agreement and Consent To Assignment of Contract between the City and . Rainbow Disposal Company, Inc., in connection with the updating of the present agreement and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. WATER WELL NO 6 - PUMP STATION BUILDING - CC-316 - Approved plans and specifications for the construction of the pump station building for Water Well No. 6 and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids. WATER MAIN - CC-333 -Approved plans and specifications for the construction of a domestic water main in Graham Street (addition to CC-333 approved February-18, 1975) and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Page #4 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 INTERCONNECTION OF WATER SYSTEMS - HUNTINGTON BEACH - SEAL BEACH - Authorized the Director of Public Works to pursue an interconnection of the water systems of the cities of Huntington Beach and Seal Beach for emergency purposes in Paci- fic Coast Highway near Surfside. DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 8289 - RIVIERA HUNTINGTON CONDOMINIUMS, INC. Accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 8289, located southwest of Bolsa Chica and Pearce Streets, and authorized the termination of the Subdivision Agreement and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer of this action. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - RECREATIONAL TRAILS - PHASE I - Accepted work on Recreational Trails, Phase I, CC-254, completed by Mc Grew Construction Company, Inc., for a finalcontract amount of $135,494.28, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder upon receipt of the required 10% guarantee bond. WATER WELL NO 7-'CC-340 - Authorized the Director of Public Works and the Pur- chasing Agent to solicit bids for the purchase of a gas engine, gear drive, pump piping and appurtenances for Water Well No. 7 which has been contracted to be drilled at the Peck Reservoir. BID AWARD - FOURTH PUMPING UNIT - SLATER STORM DRAIN STATION - CC-328 The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that bids for Project CC-328, furnishing of the fourth pumping unit for the Slater Storm Drain Pump Station were received and opened at 10:00 A.M., on Monday, February 10,'a 1975, by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works, and that Waukesha Engines, Compton, California and McCalla Pump & Supply, Santa Ana, California, were the low bidders with bid amounts of $46,866.84 and $47,686, respectively. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the bid for the Gas Engine to Waukesha Engines, and the bid for the Pumping Unit and Gear Drive to McCalla Pump and Suppply. The bids submitted were as follows: Gas Engine Waukesha Engines Compton $46,866.84 Pumping Unit & Gear Drive McCalla Pump & Supply Santa Ana $47,686.00 Johnston Pump Supply Glendora $50,933.00 A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to award the Gas Engine portion of Project CC-328 to Waukesha Engines, Compton, California and the Pumping Unit and Gear Drive portion of Project CC-328 to McCalla Pump & Supply, Santa Ana, California, the lowest responsible bidders, for the bid amounts of $46,866.84 and $47,36, respectively, hold all other bids until McCalla Pump & Supply and Waukesha Engines have executed the contracts for said work and filed necessary bonds and insurance, and direct the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders.of the action and return their bid bonds forthwith. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke Page #5 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 1 BID AWARD - BEACH BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING - CC-227B The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Deliartment stating that bids for Project CC-227B, construction of landscape and irrigation improvements on Beach Boulevard from Pacific Coast Highway to Adams Avenue were received and opened at 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday, February 5, 1975, in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and Director of Public Works, and that California Landscape, Inc., Canoga Park, California, was the low bidder with a bid amount of $45,865. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the bid to California Land- scape, Inc., Canoga Park, California. The bids submitted were as follows: California Landscape, Inc. Canoga Park $45,865.00 Tri County Landscape Corona $52,910.44 Imperial Landscape Brea $56,870.00 United Sprinkler Co. S. El Monte $59,339.00 Valley Crest Landscape, Inc. Santa Ana $59,876.00 Carlacio Landscape, Inc. Placentia $61,000.00 5-Star Landscaping, Inc. Stanton $61,390.18 R. 0. Boyette Co. Alta Loma $61,504.30 Turf Management, Inc. Covina $63,607.00 Moulder Bros. Glendale $65,002.00 Sharecroppers Orange $65,314.00 Allied Sprinkler Torrance $69,640.00 Aldos Landscape Long Beach $70,535.00 Automatic Irrigation Co. El Toro $70,680.00 Roy C. Barnett Riverside $76,300.00 A motion was made by Councilman Shipley, to award the contract for Project CC-227B to California Landscape, Inc., Canoga Park, California, the lowest responsible bidder for the bid amount of $45,865, hold all other bids until California Landscape, Inc., has executed the contract for said work and filed necessary bonds and insurance, and direct the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders of the action and return their bid bonds forthwith. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke v' PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 74-67 - APPROVED - ED #73-48 ADOPTED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a petition for conditional exception to permit a reduction of a total of six (6) guest parking spaces, in lieu of the guest parking requirement of Section 9310.22(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code; and to permit a reduction in the recreation and leisure requirement, in lieu of S. 9310.27 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code; further, to permit a five (5) foot encroachment into the minimum interior side yard setback for garages, in lieu of S. 9310.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Subject property is located at the southwest corner of Constantine Drive and Lister Lane, in an R3 Medium High Density Residential District. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publi- cation and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to Conditional Exception No. 74-67 or to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for tz- referring said conditional exception to the City Council. 00.0W f 5 `_ �h Page #6 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. Mr. Jim Chapin, representing Classic Development Corporation, applicant, addressed Council regarding the reasons for their belief that a hardship existed and that Council approval was warranted. There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed .by the Mayor. On motion by Matney, Council adopted Exemption Declaration #73-48, and approved Conditional Exception No. 74-67 based on findings of fact that the configuration of the property creates a hardship in that the additional required on -site parking would require deleting green space; that the street configuration places a hardship on the property through excessive taking of land for street dedication and that 46% of the property is taken for street dedication purposes. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen ;NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke V PUBLIC DARING - APPEAL TO APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT #74-11 - DEFERRED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a hearing on an appeal filed by Councilman Matney, pursuant to Section 9721.15 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance code, to the approval by the Environmental Review Board of Environmental Impact Report No. 74-11, in connection with Use Permit No. 74-17, Kato Brothers Mobile Home Park. Subject property is located south of Ellis Avenue and west of Newland Street adjacent to the Fountain Valley city limits. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. Mayor Bernie Svalstad, of the City of Fountain Valley, addressed Council and requested that an opportunity be given for the staffs of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach to further investigate the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Tom Shelton, representing Alpine Civil Engineers, representatives of the applicant, Kato Brothers, addressed Council regarding aspects of the environmental impact report and matters relating to soil conditions. Mr. Kent Snyder, Attorney, representing the applicant addressed Council and urged that a continuance of this matter be granted only to the next regular meeting. There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no further protests either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. On. motion by Coen, Council continued decision on the appeal filed relative to Environmental Impact Report #74-11 to the March 17, 1975 Council meeting and directed that the City Planning Staff work with the Planning Staff of the City of Fountain Valley relative to Environmental Impact Report No. 74711. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES Vie[[ ABSENT.LO' er, Duke Page #7 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 PUBLIC HEARING - CERTIFICATE OF NEED & NECESSITY - RES NO 4042 - ADOPTED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing relative to a*Certificate of Need and Necessity to Rainbow Disposal Company, Inc., for refuse collection. 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. The City Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 4042 a reading by title - "A RES- OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF NEED AND NECESSITY TO RAINBOW DISPOSAL COMPANY, INC." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4042 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke Councilwoman Gibbs requested that the City Attorney prepare the necessary documents which would allow bidding for refuse collection services to be a permissive rather than mandatory action. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED On motion by Shipley, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4036, 4037, 4038, 4039, 4040 and 4041 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley; Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke RES NO 4036 - ADOPTED - CONTINUATION OF 0 C HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL." ,i RES NO 4037 - ADOPTED - SIXTH ANNUAL CITY-WIDE FESTIVAL "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING CO-SPONSOR- SHIP BY THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND THE HUNTINGTON BEACH COORDINATING COUNCIL OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL CITY-WIDE FESTIVAL." RES NO 4038 - ADOPTED - AUTH TRANSFER OF FUNDS - LIBRARY DEDICATION "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM A PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TO THE ACCOUNT SET UP FOR THE LIBRARY DEDICATION EXPENSES." v RES NO 4039 - ADOPTED - 1995 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION STUDY "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THE 1995 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION STUDY AS THE HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPOR- TATION PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." l;rf.eC7 • , Page #8 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 RES NO 4040 - ADOPTED - REROUTING OF BOLSA CHICA CHANNEL, CO-2 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO REROUTE BOLSA CHICA CHANNEL, CO-2." RES NO 4041 -- ADOPTED '- LABOR CAMP EMPLOYEE HOUSING CODE "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GIVING NOTICE TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR FARM LABOR CAMP EMPLOYEE HOUSING CODE, ESTABLISHING.FEES THEREFOR. AND SPECIFYING THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS THE ENFORCING AGENCY." ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 17; Mayor Coen announced the reasons why the Chair, unless overruled by Council, would not permit representatives of the Free Clinic to address the Council. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to overrule the Chair and grant permission to speak to the representative of the Free Clinic. The motion failed to pass by the following vote: AYES: Gibbs NOES: Shipley, Bartlett, Matney, Coen ABSENT: Wieder, Duke i COMMUNICATION - H B PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION - CIVIC CENTER -PHASE II The City Clerk presented a communication from.the Huntington Beach Public Facil- ities Corporation recommending that a joint meeting of the Board and City Council take place on March 17, 1975 to receive the report and recommendations relative to the bids for Project CC-302, Civic Center, Phase II and to effect Council consent to award of contract. The Chair directed that a joint meeting between the Council and the Huntington Beach Public Facilities Corporation be scheduled for the adjourned regular meeting to be called for Monday, March 17, 1975 at 5:30 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATION RE: TRANSIT DISTRICT ROUTES The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Commission of a proposed letter to be sent over the signature of the Mayor to the Board of Directors of the Orange County Transit District relative to recommended transit routes. A.motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to authorize the Planning Commission to transmit said communication to the Orange County Transit District. The motion was passed by the following vote. - AYES: Shipley, Bartlett,. Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke ORDINANCES ADOPTED On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 1967 by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: Page #9 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Matney, Coen NOES: Done ABSENT: Gibbs, Wieder, Duke ORD NO 1967 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE - OFF-STREET PARKING MUIREKENTS. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI- NANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9792.1.1.1, 9792.1.2, AND 9792.2.1, AND AMENDING DIAGRAMS NUMBERED 9791(d) AND 9791 (f) AND SECTIONS 9792.1, 9792.1.1, 9792.2.4, 9793.1 AND 9793.2, AND ADDING THERETO NEW DIAGRAMS NUMBERED 9791 (h) AND 9791(i) AND SECTIONS 9794 AND 9794.1 PERTAINING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING." ORDINANCES - FIRST READING On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971 by title and waived further reading by the following vote. AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke ORD NO 1968 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CODE PERTAINING TO H B PLUMBING CODE "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 8426.1 PERTAINING TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLUMBING CODE." ORD NO 1969 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CODE - BICYCLE LICENSING "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS 6701.6.1 AND 6701.11.1 THERETO, ALL PERTAINING TO BICYCLE LICENSING." ORD NO 1970 - FIRST READING - ADDS NEW ARTICLE 361 - FARM LABOR CAMPS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 361 THERETO ENTITLED "FARM LABOR CAMPS." ORD NO 1971 - FIRST READING - CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN - APPROVED - RES NO 4010 - The City Clerk presented a proposed Amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan on which a public hearing had been held at the February 18, 1975 meeting. Said plan involves changes to the land use designation in five planning areas with the City generally referred to as: 1. Planning Reserve South of Huntington Central Park_ - generally located west of Gothard Street to the City boundary line, north of Garfield Avenue to the Huntington Central Park. The modification to the original amendment involves a proposed change on a portion of the area that was designated as,open space 230 related uses to 0-2. and 0-4 residential dwelling units per acre #hd redesignates the open space areas. ON Page #10 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 2. Government Center/Old Town Planning Unit - generally located south of Garfield Avenue to Atlanta Avenue, and east of Goldenwest Street to Beach Boulevard. That area designated as Civic Center and Civic Center expansion in the original amend- ment is proposed to be modified to Government Center expansion. 3. Townlot Planning Unit - generally located south of Palm Avenue, to Pacific Coast Highway and east of Goldenwest Street to Main Street. A modification to the. original amendment is proposed which would modify the Specific Plan designation on that property fronting on PCH to an Ocean Front Commercial/Residential designa- tion. 4. Sunset heights Planning Area - generally located south of Heil Avenue to Warner Avenue and east of Algonquin Street to Bolsa Chica Street. 5. East of Beach Boulevard/South of Ellis Quarter Section - generally located east of Beach Boulevard to Newland Street and south of Ellis Avenue to Garfield Avenue. Councilmen Matney and Shipley stated that due to their absence during the public hearing on this matter, they had listened to the tape recording of the meeting. At the request of Councilman Matney, the Planning Director reviewed the land boundaries within Area No. 1. On motion by Shipley, Council approved Area No. 1 - Planning Reserve South of Huntington Central Park, as contained in the proposed Amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Coen NOES: Matney ABSENT: Wieder, Duke on motion by Shipley, Council adopted Environmental Impact Report #74-13,and approved the Amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan by the following vote: AYES: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Coen NOES: Matney ABSENT: Wieder, Duke The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4010 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF LAND USE BY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PHASE I LAND USE ELEMENT." On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4010 by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke On motion by Shipley, Council adopted Resolution No..4010 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Coen Matney ABSENT: Wieder, Duke gas 11 C Page #11 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 I `f PETITION - REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ZONE - REFERRED TO PC & STAFF The City Clerk presented an informal petition submitted by Mr. S. Henry Palombi requesting a change of zone on "Island R" located approximatley 100 feet north of Quiet Surf Circle and Island Bay Lane, from R4-01, Multiple Family Residence District combined with oil production to R1-0 Single Family Residence District combined with oil production. Mr. Palombi was informed that he should contact the Planning Director regarding his request and provide him with the information needed to present to the Plying Commission. On motion by Matney, Council referred the informal petition submitted by Mr. S. Henry Palombi requesting a change of zone on "Island R" located in the vicinity of Quiet Surf Circle and Island Bay Lane, to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke LETTER RE: OFFSHORE OIL LEASING PROPOSALS - (CA 75-16) - RECEIVED & FILED The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator of a proposed letter to the President of the United States protesting the hasty manner in which the Department of the Interior Offshore Oil Leasing Program is proceeding and calling for the postponement of current leasing schedules. The Chair directed that the proposed letter relative to the Offshore Oil Leasing Program be received and filed. APPROVAL OF UNBUDGETED LIBRARY START-UP COSTS Discussion was held between the Council and the City Librarian regarding the unbudgeted Central Library Start-up Costs which had been discussed during the earlier portion of the meeting. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to find the funding for the items which are indigenous to the Central Library and exclude those items which are social in nature. A motion was made by Mayor Coen to'amend.the motion to provide that whatever amount of money is to be expended for the unbudgeted Central Library iteft be set off against any revenue sharing monies which have been previously committed to books. The amendment to Councilwoman's Gibbs motion was passed by the following roll call vote AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Coen NOES: Shipley., Gibbs ABSENT: Wieder, Duke A vote was then taken on the motion made by Councilwoman Gibbs as amended and failed to pass by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Coen NOES: Shipley, Gibbs ABSENT: Wieder, Duke Page #12 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 Following discussion, a vote was again taken on the motion made by Councilwoman Gibbs as amended. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - TLC PROGRAM & ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL The City Administrator advised Council that he would be presenting a report on the request by the Senior Citizens relative to the Transportation -Lunch -Counselling Project (TLC) at the next meeting. He also stated that they had received his report on. the Orange County Animal Control. Councilman Matney commented on the facets of animal control which he believed should be explored and it was determined that these matters would emanate from the Huntington Beach Animal Care and Control Commission. w.. CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY SIGN Councilman Shipley inquired as to the status of the plans for a Central City Library sign. Discussion was held between the Council and the City Librarian, and it was determined that a report on the matter would be prepared by the City Administrator. HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK NATURALIST Councilman Shipley requested information regarding the City's progress in employing a park naturalist for the Central Park. The Director of Recreation and Parks stated that a job description had been developed by the Personnel Department and applications for the position should be forthcoming. HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK TRAIL SYSTEM FOR HANDICAPPED Councilwoman Gibbs inquired as to the plans being developed for a trail system in Huntington Central Park which can be used by handicapped persons and the Director of Recreation and Parks reported on the matter stating that utilization of tape cassettes as part of this program was being considered. ,F ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE - NEWL�= STREET & ELLIS AVENUE Councilwoman Gibbs requested information relative to the disruption of the archae- logical site at Newland Street and Ellis Avenue, and the.Director of Recreation and Parks reported on the matter. INFORMAL PETITION RE: PARKING ON FLORIDA STREET - REFERRED TO POLICE CHIEF Councilwoman Gibbs reported that she had received an informal petition requesting that parking on Florida Street from curfew time to the morning hours be prohibited, and that she would transmit same to the Police Chief. �1. EMPLOYEE GROUPS NEGOTIATIONS Councilman Matney reported that Council had received communications from some of the city employee groups requesting that Council designate persons to serve as their representatives in meet and confer sessions. I I Page #13 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Matney that the Personnel Director and the City Attorney be designated as the Council representatives in meet. and confer sessions. Following discussion, the motion made by Councilman Matney was withdrawn, and no action was taken by Council at this time. «.✓1 7 OLD TOWN DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - AD i241 Councilman Bartlett inquired as to the information which is being given to residents of the Old Town Drainage Assessment District, and the Director of Public Works reported that his Department had mailed approximately 800 notices to property owners within the district relative to the proposed assessment district and that a meeting had been held on February 24, 1915 with approximately 50 persons in attendance. The Director of Public Works also stated that he would be happy to provide any interested property owner with information on the matter. REPORT - NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE - WASHINGTON D.C. Mayor Coen stated that his report would be on file in the City Library regarding his impressions of the National League of Cities Legislative Conference held in Washington, D.C. LETTER TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - UTILITY RATE INCREASES In reference to a recent communication received from TURN (Toward Utility Rate Normal- ization) the Mayor recommended that he be authorized to send a letter to the Public Utilities Commission expressing the Council's concern regarding the consistent utility rate increases. On motion by Shipley, Council authorized the Mayor to forward a letter to the Public Utilities Commission expressing Council's concern over the consistent utility rate increases. The motion was passed by the following vote; AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED - OPPOSfNG TRANSFORMATION OF SCAG INTO A STATUTORY AGENCY Councilman Bartlett recommended that the City Attorney prepare a resolution opposing transformation of the Southern California Association of Governments into a statutory agency. Mayor Coen stated that he would prefer to have.more information prior to voting on the subject. On motion by Matney, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution opposing transformation of the Southern California Association of Governments into a statutory agency. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, NOES: Coen ABSENT: Wieder, Duke . 234 Page #14 - Council Minutes - 3/10/75 ITEMS RECEIVED & FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Harbors & Beaches Report - January, 1975, Marine Safety Activities & Parking Facility Statistics. _, 2. California Animal Control Monthly Report - January, 1975. 3. Notice of Filing Application to PUC for Increase For Intrastate Telephone Rates - Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company. 4. Communication from City of'Bakersfield urging support of the establishment of a National Cemetery in stern County. 5. Communication from Board of'Supervisors - Riverside County - Urging support of the establishment of a National Cemetery at March Air Force Base. G. Notice of Public Hearing - Application for Gas mate Increase - Southern California Gas Company. 7. Intergovernmental Coordinating,Council of Orange County - Resolution Service. 9. Resolutions from Cities of Lynwood,'Orange, Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Alhambra and Seal Beach opposing Sentate Bill 275 - "Collective Bargaining Act for Public Employment." 9. Resolution - City of Westminster - Requesting earnings limitations under Social Security Act be repealed. 10. Resolutions from the Cities of Seal Beach and Newport Beach opposing trans- formation of SCAG into a Statutory Agency. 11. Resolution from the City of Irvine'opposing the element of Powers, Funding and Government to the South Coast Regional Coastal Commission. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 9:34 P.M. to Monday, March 17, 1975 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Duke �Z`_ Cr City Clerk and ex-officko Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: ttrr Alicia M. Wentworth Alvin M. Coen City Clerk Mayor