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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-17MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, March 17, 1975 Mayor Coencalled 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, Matney, Coen Gibbs & Duke - (arrived 5:41 P.M.) - Wieder - (arrived 5:30 P.M.) Absent: None JOINT MEETING BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPOR- ATION. CONSENT TO AWARD OF CONTRACT - CIVIC CENTER - PHASE II - CC-302 The Clerk presented a communication form Mr. Donald W. Kiser, Project Coordinator, Huntington Beach Public Facilities Corporation, recommending that Council consent to award of contract for project CC-302, Civic Center, Phase II, by the Huntington Beach Public Facilities Corporation to Noyes/Roach Company, Los Angeles. Discussion was held between the Council and Director of Public Works regarding the noise problem presented at the first floor hallway. A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to accept the bids and consent to award of the contract by the Huntington Beach Public Facilities Corporation to Noyes/Roach Company, the lowest responsible bidder for a bid amount of $283,200.00; hold all other bids un- til Noyes/Roach Company has executed the contract for said work and filed necessary bonds and insurance, and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders of the action and return the bid bonds.forthwith. The motion was passed by the fol- lowing roll call vote. -AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None 4.- RESOLUTION NO. 4049 - ADOPTED- CREATED HUNTINGTON BEACH EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM Copies of two proposed resolutions to create the Huntington Beach Executive Manage- ment Team were distributed to the Council. The City Attorney explained the pro- visions of each resolution and considerable discussion was held between the Council and staff. The City. Clerk was directed to give. Resolution No. 4049 a reading by title - "A RES- OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CREATING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4049 and adop- ted same by the following roll call vote: AYES': Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None 236 Page #2 _ Council Minutes - 3/17/75 PREPARATION OF 1975-76 CITY BUDGET Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the preparation of the 1975-76 .City Budget and the need to schedule meetings to review the material. V Y1 LEAGUE OF CITIES LEGISLATIVE BULLETINS Discussion was held between the Council and staff regarding the legislative bulletins issued by the League of California Cities and the need to keep up to date on such iterm that are of relevance to the City. ADJOURNMENT On.motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 6:20 P.M. The.motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: City Clerk Zara City Clerk and ex-officio4 Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Alvin M. Coen Mayor MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, March 17, 1975 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 James Knotek - Redeemer Lutheran Church ROLL CALL Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen Absent: Hone DEDICATION OF OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE - H B CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - WOMENS DIVISION The Mayor read the document dedicating a California Coastal Redwood tree as the 'Official Christmas Tree' of the City of Huntington Beach. The 37 foot tree with expected maturity in 400 to 1500 years was donated by the Womens Division of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Brindel.Tree Company. Joan Senkbeil and Perkie Rubadue, representatives of the Womens Division of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, accepted the dedication document from the Mayor. PROCLAMATION - 'BEAUTIFICATION MONTH' - APRIL 1975 Mayor Coen read a Proclamation designating the.month of April, 1975 as 'Beautification Month' in the City of Huntington Beach, as a part of the community -wide program of the Womens Division of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce to make Huntington` Beach a more beautiful city. The Mayor presented the proclamation to Joan Senkbeil and Perkie Rubadue, repre- sentatives of the Women's Division of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce. PRESENTATION OF PLAPUE - JANEY KOCH - PAST DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE UE„ Mayor Coen presented a. Plaque to Janey Koch, Past Director of YES (Youth Employ- ment Service), for her dedicated service from April, 1971 to. June, 1974. INVITATION TO EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES Miss Mavis Thorpe, representing the Girl Scouts, and on behalf of the _Ci y's.youth organizations, extended an invitation to the Easter Sunrise Services which will be. held at Huntington Central Park on Sunday morning, March 30, 1975. DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS GUILD �LANS Mrs. Prim Shea reported on the events which have been planned by the Downtown Mer- chants Guild in connection with the forthcoming Community Festival.- Page #2 - Council Minutes - 3/17/75 CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by Gibbs, the following items were. approved as recommended by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES.- Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 24, 1975 and the regular meeting of March 3, 1975 as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - BEACH BLVD WIDENING - CC-227A - Accepted work an the widening of Beach Boulevard from Pacific Coast Highway to Adams Avenue, Project CC-227A, completed by Nelson & Belding Contracting Corporation for a final contract amount of $404,155.95, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion upon receipt of the required guarantee bond. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - MASTER PLAN STORM DRAIN - CC-325 - Accepted work on the Master Plan Storm Drain, CC-325, Newland Street from Modale Drive to Ellis Avenue for a final contract amount of $84,308.30 and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion upon receipt of the required guarantee bond. v APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM 75-51 REFUSED - LATE CLAIM 75-51 - REJECTED - Refused Application for Leave to Present Late Claim No. 75-51 and rejected Late Claim No. 75-51, filed by Ronald E. Dosh for alleged personal injuries incurred on or about July 4, 1974 in the vicinity of 14th Street and Walnut Avenue, City. APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM 75-52 - REFUSED - LATE CLAIM 75-52 - REJECTED - Refused Application.for Leave to Present Late Claim No. 75-52 and rejected Late Claim No. 75-52 filed by Chrysan M. Dosh, for alleged personal injuries incurred on or about July 4, 1974, in the vicinity of 14th Street and Walnut Avenue, City. CHANGES TO THE CIVIL DEFENSE/EMERGENCY SERVICES PLAN - APPROVED - Approved changes to update the Huntington Beach Civil Defense/Emergency Services Plan, upon com- pletion of the thirty day period. - (CA 75-19). N NOTICE OF COMPLETION -CENTRAL LIBRARY�INTERIOR LANDSCAPING - CC-308 - Accepted work on the construction, furnishing and 'installation of the Central. Library Interior Landscaping, Project CC-308, completed by Sharecroppers General Contractor; directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion upon receipt of the required guarantee bond and further authorized the preparation of a contract in the amount of $8,400 for a maintenance period of six months to be paid in monthly installments. BID AWARD - CIVIC CENTER PHASE II - CC-302 As the bid award for Project CC-302., Civic Center, Phase II had been awarded to Noyes Roach Company, Los Angeles, California, during the adjourned regular meeting, nj0++�� ofurther action was required. PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO 74-17 - APPROVED - ORD NO 1972 - FIRST.READING Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Code Amendment No. 74-17, initiated by the Planning Commission, and referred to )as "Upgrading of Automobile Related Standards." The intent of the amendment is Page #3 - Council Minutes - 3/17/75 fj to clarify sections of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code which relate to auto- mobile.major and minor repair and establish standards for service bays, outside storage, trash areas, etc. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publi- cation and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to said code amendment or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission. 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 Ordinance No. 1972 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9534.1, AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9430.5, 9530, AND 9534 THEREOF AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 9730.29 AND 9730.30 PERTAINING TO THE UPGRADING OF AUTOMOBILE STANDARDS." On motion by Bartlett, Council approved Code Amendment No. 74-17 and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1972 by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney,.Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Resolution No.4048 pertaining to an appropriation of funds for the renovation of the Old Fire Station for the TLC Program was deleted from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. On motion by Shipley, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4043, 4044, 4045, 4045 and 4047 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 4043 - ADOPTED - EXTENDS TIME OF COMPLETION - UNDERGROUND UTILITY DIST 74-1 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING TIME OF COMPLETION FOR UNDERGROUNDING IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 74-1." RES NO 4044 - ADOPTED - EXTENDS TIME OF -COMPLETION - UNDERGROUND UTILITY DIST 73-4 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING TIME OF COMPLETION FOR UNDERGROUNDING IN. UNDERGROUND.UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 73-4." L, RES NO 4045 - ADOPTED - PROTESTS CREATION OF SCAG AS A STATUTORY AGENCY "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROTESTING THE CREATION OF THE SOUTHERN'CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVZRbVWTS AS A STATUTORY AGENCY WITH MANDATED MEMBERSHIP." 240' Page #4 - Council Minutes -- 3/17/75 f RES NO 4046 - ADOPTED - COMMENDS A. KENNETH SAMPSON FOR SERVICE TO COUNTY "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING A. KENNETH SAMPSON ON HIS YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF ORANGE COCINTY." F RES NO 4047 -- ADOPTED -- ESTABLISHES FEES FOR MAP PROCESSING "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PROCESSING TENTATIVE FINAL AND PARCEL MAPS." RESOLUTION NO 4048 - AUTH FUNDS FOR RENOVATION OF OLD FIRE STATION - DEFERRED The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4048 for a reading by title - "A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY C8UNCZL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING EXPEND- ITURES OF A MAXIMUM OF $6,000 FROM CIVIC IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE OLD FIRE STATION IN THE FORMER CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX." The City Administrator reported on the provisions of the proposed resolution. Mrs. Gertrude Danderand, representing TLC (Transportation -Lunch -Counselling Project) addressed Council regarding their need for a site. Councilman Shipley recommended that the use of the Southern California Edison Company building across the street be explored. Councilman Duke spoke regarding his contention that long range planning should be considered relative to organization requests. A motion was made by Councilman Matney to authorize the payment of utility bills in the amount of $75 for TLC until a recommendation relative to a possible location for TLC is forthcoming from staff. Following discussion, the motion made by Councilman Matney was withdrawn. Following discussion, on motion by Shipley, Council authorized the payment of utility bills for TLC in the amount of $75. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Duke NOES: Coen, Wieder ABSENT: None On motion by Wieder, Council instructed the City Administrator to explore the avail- ability of other facilities for the Transportation-Lunch=Counselling Project for report back to Council. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Duke requested that the City Adminstrator and staff begin exploring the needs of organizations on a six -year basis. On^motion by Duke, Council continued proposed Resolution No. 4048 until such time as a report is presented on the matter. The motion was passed by the following vote; 241 1 J r. AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney., Weider, Duke, Coen NOES;_ None Page #5 - Council Minutes - 3/17/75 REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - H W BARNARD Mr. H. W. Barnard, 6851 Via Carona, City, addressed Council regarding the expenses incurred through the National League of Cities meeting and other conferences, and discussion was held between Mr. Barnard and the Council. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - ALBERt LANGIL Mr. Albert Langil, 515 Alabama Street, City, addressed Council regarding the problem which he stated he has encountered from the construction of a project adjacent to his home. He stated his concern relative to the possibility of a car coming through the fence to his home, as cars have already hit the fence. Councilman Duke commented on the history of the matter. The Mayor directed that this matter be referred to staff and stated that Councilman Duke would be authorized to work with the Director of Building and Community Development on this matter. JUNIOR MISS BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBERS INTRODUCED Councilwoman Gibbs introducted Tina Rupenthal, Gina Ferry -and Norma Jean Gibbs, members of the Junior Miss Basketball Team which has won the County and State Champion- ships. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL -- MARIE BUCKLAND Mrs. Marie Buckland, addressed Council regarding matters pertaining to the animal control facility and the construction of a water line near Edison Way, and presented a communication on the matter. The Director of Public Works and Fire Chief report.on the proposed water line. Councilman Matney suggested that Mrs. Buckland meet with the City Administrator who would prepare a report on the matter. Councilman Duke requested a report from staff as to the time of commencement of the animal spay and neuter clinic operated by the California Animal Control. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - RICHARD RUSSELL Mr. Richard Russell, 10051 Cutty Sark Drive, City, addressed Council regarding the provisions of the contract between the City and California Animal Control, and the City Adminstrator was directed to report on the matter. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - JACQUELYN LENART Mrs. Jacquelyn Lenart, 20692 Farnsworth Lane, City, addressed Council regarding animal control matters in the City. f COMMUNICATION - H B ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL COMMISSION - REFERRED TO CITY ADMINISTRATOR The City Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Animal Care and Control Commission submitting recommendations relative to the Huntington Beach Animal Shelter Lease. t Mayor Coen directed that this matter be referred to the City Administrator for n report and recommendation. Page #6 - Council Minutes - 3/17/75 ORDINANCES ADOPTED On motion by Gibbs, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1968, 1969; 1970 and 1971 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD NO 1968 - ADOPTED - HUNTINGTON BEACH PLUMBING CODE "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI- NANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 8426.1 PERTAINING TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLUMBING CODE." 4 ORD NO 1969 - ADOPTED - BICYCLE LICENSING J "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI- NANCE CODE BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS THEREOF AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 6701.6.1 AND 6701.11.1 THERETO ALL PERTAINING TO BICYCLE LICENSING." ORD NO 1970 - ADOPTED - ADDS NEW ARTICLE - FARM LABOR CAMPS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI- NANCE CODE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 361 THERETO, ENTITLED "FARM LABOR CAMPS." V ORD NO 1971 - ADOPTED - AMENDS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT "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 THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." APPEAL TO APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT #74-11 - APPEAL DENIED The City Clerk presented 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 #74-11, in connection with Use Permit No. 74-17, Kato Brothers Mobile Home Park. Subject property located south of Ellis Avenue and west of Newland Street adjacent to the Fountain Valley city limits. A hearing was held on said appeal at the March 10, 1974 adjourned regular meeting, at which time decision was deferred to this date. An informal petition listing approximately 66 signatures of Huntington. Beach residents and approximately 281 signatures of Fountain Valley residents opposing the establish- ment of a mobile house park.on subject site had been received on March 17., 1975 with copies distributed to Council for their information. Mr. James Palin, the City Environmental Resources Administrator, reported on the matter stating that staff had reviewed the communication received from the City of Fountain Valley, dated March 14, 1975, on the critique by H. V. Lawmaster & Company, Inc., of the existing soils report for the subject development. He stated that staff had prepared a Supplementary Report and reviewed same, noting that the infor- mation therein is based upon and in accordance with the. Federal Census of 1970 for the average price of a single-family home within the city of $28,700 per household and based upon and in accordance with the Federal Census of 1970 for the average assessed value per acre within the Mobile Home Parks within the City of.$9,560 per A He further stated that after review of the EIR and supplementary information Page #7 - Council Minutes - 3/17/75 submitted to date, it is the consensus of the staff that there were substantial soil problems existing on the property at the time the City rezoned the property to Mobile Home and that no change has taken place in these soil conditions to warrant rezoning of the property to R-1 use. Mr. Bernie Svalstad, Mayor of the City of Fountain Valley, introduced Mr. Clinton Sherrod, Fountain Valley Planning Director. Mr. Sherrod addressed Council regarding the communication to his city from H. V. Lawmaster & Company, Inc., on the matter. He also urged that the economic analysis be reviewed. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to accept the findings made by Environmental Impact Report #74-11 and adopt same. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Bone SPRINGHURST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION PETITION - PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT The City Clerk presented a report from the Planning Commission transmitting its recom- mendations relative to the informal petition filed by the Springhurst Homeowners Association requesting closure of Gulf Lane and Kiner Avenue. The Planning Director presented a report on the Planning Commission's recommendation and also commented on the staff recommendation. The Fire Chief spoke regarding the matter and the need to maintain proper fire vehicle access to the area. Lt. Colonel Robert Lamb, 8455 Idlewild Circle, City, addressed Council regarding the matter and stated that he believed the conditions imposed in the Planning Commission recommendation were not feasible. Discussion was held between the Council, staff and Mr. Lamb. On motion by Duke, Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission relative to the informal petition filed by the Springhurst Homeowners Association requesting closure of Gulf Lane and Kiner Avenue. The motion was passed by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Weider, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None v REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL STORMrDRAI&S - DPW TO REPORT The City Clerk presented a communication from Mr. and Mrs. Andrew O'Hara regarding flood problems in the vicinity of Christy Drive and Bradbury, Duchess and Woodstock Lanes and requesting that additional drainage be provided on Bradbury and Woodstock Lanes. Mr. Andrew O'Hara, 6172 Christy Drive, City, addressed Council regarding the flood problem in his neighborhood and presented two photographs to the Council for their information. Discussion was held between the Council and the Director of public Works regarding aspects of the situation. Page #8 - Council Minutes - 3/17/75 Mrs. Muriel Tanger, resident of the area, addressed Council regarding the flooding problem and the pumping operation. The Director of Public Works stated that, a report would be presented prior to the next regular meeting. V CITY ATTORNEY & PERSONNEL DIRECTOR - NEGOTIATORS - EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATIONS The City Aclnrinistrator addressed Council regarding the matter of designating the Personnel Director and the City Attorney as Council's representatives in the 'meet and confer' sessions with employee groups as had been discussed at the last Council meeting. The City Attorney was directed to prepare an amendment to the existing resolution to designate the Personnel Director and the City Attorney as the City's negotiators in 'meet and confer' sessions with.employee groups. " FREEWAY OFF -RAMP AT HUNTINGTON CEkER - EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZED The Director of Public Works reported that his office had been in contact with two traffic engineering firms relative to obtaining an off -ramp at Huntington Center. He stated that the approximate cost for the study would be $6,000 which could be shared by Huntington Center and the property owners to the north. He recommended that the City authorize an expenditure of $3,000 from Gas Tax Funds for this purpose with the remaining amount to be paid by the other two property owners. On motion by Duke, Council authorized an expenditure of an amount not to exceed $3,000 from Gas Tax Funds as the City's share of the traffic study for a freeway off -ramp at Huntington Center with an agreement between the three parties to be presented for Council approval. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORIZED To"'9EGOTIATE - WILSHIRE OIL COMPANY OFFSHORE OIL LOADING LEASE The City Administrator requested Council permission to renegotiate the Wilshire Oil Company offshore oil loading lease which is due to expire in five years. On motion by Shipley, Council authorized the City Administrator to renegotiate the off -shore oil loading lease between the City and Wilshire Oil Company, by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None MEETING SCHEDULED ON HUMAN RESOURCES PROJECT The City Administrator informed Council that a meeting would be held March 18, 1975 in the League of California Cities office concerning the County -wide Human Resources projects on a State-wide level. Page #9 - Council Minutes -- 3/17/75 1 MEETING SCHEDULED REGARDING FLOOD PLAIN MAP The City Administrator reminded Council that a meeting would be held on March 18, 1975 in.the Civic Center with Mr. Carl Cook, representative of the Federal Insurance Office, regarding the up-to-date version of the Flood Plain Map and related matters. TV PROGRAM RE; WOMEN IN POLITICS Councilwoman Gibbs reported that she had appeared in a television show on KNX-TV regarding the subject 'Women in Politics' and that a re -run of the program was scheduled for March 19, 1975. DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS AS COUNCILLORS A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs that a resolution be prepared for transmittal to the League of California Cities recommending that consideration be given to des- ignating persons serving on City Councils as 'Councillors.' Following discussion by Council, the motion made by Councilwoman Gibbs was Withdrawn. TWO TERM CONSECUTIVE SERVICE - CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Gibbs spoke regarding the advisability of establishing a two term Limit of consecutive service on the City Council. The City Attorney stated that an amendment to the City Charter would be required to effect the change. On motion by Gibbs, Council referred the matter of establishing a two term limit of consecutive service on the City Council to the City Attorney and that if it must be effected by Charter Amendment that the matter be placed on the ballot. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None COUNCIL.OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 275 On motion by Wieder, Council expressed their opposition to Senate Bill 275, the "Collective Bargaining Act for Public Employment." The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Weider, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None v' r1 COUNCIL OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 175 On motion by Wieder, Council expressed their opposition to Senate Bill 175 - Revision to the Ralph M. Brown Act. The motion was gassed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Weider, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None 246 Page #10 - Council Minutes - 3/17/75 COASTAL PLAN - REFERRED TO PC & ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Councilwoman Wieder reported that the City had just received the Coastal Plan from the Coastal Commission which had been requested by Proposition #20. On motion by Wieder, Council directed the Environmental Council and the Planning Commisiion to review the Coastal Plan and make appropriate recommendations to Council. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY FLYNN As ALTERNATE To ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING The Council concurred with the recommendation of Councilman Bartlett, that Mr. Timothy Flynn be appointed to serve as Fred Roth's alternate as the Orange County League of Cities Delegate to the Orange County Council on Aging Advisory Committee. 11 RALPH E HAWES ELEMENTARY`SCHOOL Councilman Bartlett reported that the staff of the Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School was very pleased with the resolution presented to their school by the City. tr REPORTS - NLC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE Councilwoman.Wieder complimented Mayor Coen on the report which he submitted regarding the recent Legislative Conference of the National League of Cities held in Washington D.C. She stated that in addition to her report on the conference, she would be reporting on her recent trip to Russia, which though a personal trip, would be of interest to Council. COMMUNICATION - H B HISTORI6AL SOCIETY Mayor Coen stated that Council had received a letter from the Huntington. Beach Historical Society requesting liaison with staff to accomplish some of their objec- tives. The City Administrator informed the Mayor that his office was following this.matter. {.f LETTER OF RESIGNATION - JACK GREEN - H B ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - ACCEPTED Mayor Coen reported that a letter of resignation from the Huntington Beach Environ- mental Council had been received from Mr. Jack Green. on motion by Coen, Council accepted the resignation of Jack Green from the Huntington Beach Environmental Council, with regret., and commended him for his service; and further requested that the Environmental Council advise the Council as to the individual who they recommend fortis replacement. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO 1973 - ADOPTED - H B SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Mr. James Palin, the City Environmental Resources Administrator, reported on the necessity for the adoption of Emergency ordinance No. 1973 - "AN EMERGENCY ORDNANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLES 990 THROUGH 997 THEREOF, RENUMBERING ARTICLE 998, AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS PERTAINING To THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS." 1 Mayor Coen requested that the record reflect that each Councilman had received e,.and read a copy of the proposed emergency ordinance prior to the meeting. Page #11 - Council Minutes - 3/17/75 Following a reading in full of Emergency Ordinance No. 1973, on motion by Bartlett, Council adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL V 1. Resolution of the City of Irvine opposing Federal Highway Administration and Urban Mass Transportation Administration draft guidelines for a transportation development program. ✓ 2. Notice of increase in passenger fares and express charges by Continental Trailways, Inc., American Buslines, Inc., and Continental. Pacific Lines. 3. Resolutions from the Cities of Costa Mesa and Victorville expressing opposition to Senate Bill 275. EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Coen called an Executive Session of Council to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:52 P.M. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 11:20 P.M. by the Mayor. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 11:20 P.M. to Monday, April 7, 1975 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: ems' Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Alvin M. Coen Mayor Z48