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Home My WebLink About1975-04-07MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 7, 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 Wieder - (Arrived at 6:50 P.M.) Absent: Duke ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT~ - (CA 75-26) Discussion was held between the Council, City Administrator and staff regarding the Animal Control Report prepared by the City Administrator dated April 4, 1975. The City Administrator also reported that he would have a report regarding the status of the facility lease between the City and Mr. Robert Sharkey in the near future. TLC (TRANSPORTATION-LUNCH-COU13 LLING) REPORT The Executive Assistant reported on the progress being made relative to locating a facility for the use of the Transportation -Lunch -Counselling Program and the pros- pects of utilitizing the Edison building for this purpose. Mrs. Gertrude Danderand, representing TLC, addressed Council and stated that the organization would be very appreciative of receiving $75 per month through June, 1975 for payment of their utility bills. On motion by Matney, Council authorized payment of approximately $75 per month for the utility bills for the TLC Program through July 1, 1975. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder NOES: Coen ABSENT: Duke PRESENTATION - MR DAVE FREEMAN - MANAGERIAL PROGRAM The Personnel Director reported on past and proposed programs offered to City personnel Mr. Dave 'Freeman, Lawyer and Public Employment Relations Consultant, 4525 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach, reported on the purpose and objectives of managerial pro- grams and considerable discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Freeman. A motion was made by Mayor Coen to support the project and authorize an expenditure not to exceed $4100 from the Training and Schools Account. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen NOES: Wieder ABSENT: Duke '02*049 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 4/7/75 Tn TntIDhsMVVM On motion by -Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 6:40 F.M. by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Duke ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk By Deputy City Clerk Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City - of Huntington Beach, California By Deputy City Clerk Alvin M. Coen Mayor 1 NOFM7k-IG43P Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 7, 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 Charles Dowdell - First United MethodLst Church. ROLL CALL Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen Absent: None �V PRESENTATION TO CITY - DAVID FRANKLIN - NEW ZEALAND Mayor Coen introduced Mr. David Franklin, volunteer life saver from the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, who is visiting.the City to study the ocean lifeguard systems as used by the services in Southern California. Mr. Franklin is the President and Club Captain of Omanu Pacific Surf Club and delegate to the Bgay of Plenty Lifesaving Association. Mr. Franklin addressed the Council and stated that as recipient of the Air New Zealand Study Award he was permitted to choose the Country in which he wished to study the field of ocean lifesaving and that he chose the United States and in particular the City of Huntington Beach. Mr. Franklin presented two pictorial books to the Mayor and City Council for placement in the Central Library. Mayor Coen thanked Mr. Franklin and presented him with a 'Key to the City.' 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 adjourned regular meetings of March 10, 1975 and March 17, 1975 and the regular meeting of March 17, 1975, as written and on file in the office of the City.Clerk. LEASE AGREEMENT - ROBERT WILDER-y9UILDING RENTAL - Approved a lease agreement between the City and Robert Wilder, for the lease of two buildings located at 520 Pacific Coast Highway and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of. the City. SANTTA� ANA RIVER C'IiANNEL IMPROV i �». APPROVED - Approved plans and specifications required by the Flood Control Apt for Santa Ana River Channel Improvements from Garfield Avenue to the Santa Ana rt**Way, consisting of levee reinforcement/pro- tection and increased channel c4UWity. �51 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 4/7/75 DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 7491 - STANDARD PACIFIC CORP -- Accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7491, located southwest of Adams Avenue and Newland Street; 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. ti DEDICATED IMPROVEMENT'S - TRACT 7651 - STANDARD PACIFIC CORP - Accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7651, located on the south side of Adams Avenue, west of Newland Street; 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. SEWER PUMP STATION BOND RELEASE - TRACT 7491 - STANDARD PACIFIC CORP - Authorized release of the Faithful Performance portion of the Improvement Bond only for Tract No. 7491 Standard.Pacific Corporation, located southwest of Adams Avenue and Newland Street; and directed the Treasurer to notify the bonding company. v CIVIC CENTER & CENTRAL LIBRARY MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE - CC-268 - Approved Rider to Maintenance Bond #8067-97-96 providing guarantee for portions of the heating and air conditioning equipment at the Civic Centex and Central Library and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. RELEASE OF LABOR & MATERIAL BONDS - Authorized release of the following bonds as recommended by the Director of Public Works, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company: %Bond.#106064 - Tract 7930 - W.I.R. Developers - S/O Terry, E/O Beach Bond #927296 - Tract 7313 - Sunbeam homes - S/0 Yorktown, E/O Bushard 'Bond #948091 - Tract 7512 - Covington Bros. - N/O Ellis, E/O Beach -Bond #83M158269 - Tract 6510 - Lang -De Young - S/E Y Indianapolis & Magnolia wBond #900077 - Tract 7004 - Shapell Industries - S/O Adams, W/O Brookhurst .Bond #926234 - Tract 7286 - Shapell industries - N/E Bushard & Indianapolis ,Bond #EA71023-05 - Tract 7656 - John D. Lusk - S/W Goldenwest & Clay -Bond #71023-07 - Tract 7421 - John D. Lusk - S/O Clay, W/O Goldenwest SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - Approved a Settlement. Agreement between the City and Jack W. Ewing and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. L" BIKE TRAIL AGREEMENT - STATE OF CALIFORNIA - APPROVED - Approved an agreement between the City and the California Department of Transportation to provide a lease fora strip of land adjacent to Huntington Beach State Beach for the construction of a'bike trail and authorized the -Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. BID AWARD - WATER WELL NO 6 -.PUMP STATION BUILDING - CC-316 The Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that bids for Project.CC316 construction of the pump station building for Water Well #6, had been received and opened at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 31, 1975 in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works and that Technical Utilities, Downey, California, was the low bidder with a bid in the amount of $52,010. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the bid to Technical Utilities, Downey, California. The bids submitted were as follows: ~Technical Utilities Downey $52,010. Pylon, Inc. Long Beach $56,992. I 1 Page #3.- Council Minutes - 4/7/75 A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to award the contract for Project CC-316, Water Well Pump Station Building, to Technical Utilities, Downey, California, the lowest responsible bidder for a bid amount of $52,010; hold all other bids until Technical Utilities 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 following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None V BID AWARD. - WATER MAINS - CC-333 - FRANK BROWN ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION The Clerk read a communciation from the Public Works Department stating that bids for Project CC-333 - Construction of domestic water mains in Newland Street, Graham Street, Edison Avenue and Garfield Avenue had been received and opened at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 31, 1975 in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works and that Frank Brown Engineering & Construction, E1 Monte, California, was the low bidder with a bid inthe amount of $49,755.5.1. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the bid to Frank Brown Engineering and Construction, E1 Monte, California. The bids submitted were as follows: Frank Brown Engineering & Contt. McCoy Construction Company The Gallacher Company, Inc. Byron Crume Inc. Earl J. McKinney Corp. J. L. Scott Company ,Ian G. Earnest Const. Co. Thomas Contracting Co. Ken Hawker Construction Barron & Eckhart Eng. Cont. Pipeline Construction, Inc. G. R. McKervey, Inc. Alex Robertson Wilton Construction Co. Inc. Jade Construction Company Doty Bros Equipment Co. E1 Monte $49,755.51 Los Angeles $59,410.00 Costa Mesa $67,125.50 Santa Fe Springs $68,395.00 Walnut $68,439.00 Anaheim $69,420.00 Fullerton $71,285.00 (corrected) Santa Ana $74,810.00 Cucamonga $75,918.00 S. E1 Monte $76,905.00 Bellflower $79,058.55 Irvine $84,435.00 Irvine $84,469.75 Alhambra $84,740.00 Fullerton $86,228.50 Long Beach $97,575.00 A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to adopt Exemption Declaration Nos. 74-172 and 75-19 and award the contract for Project CC-333 - Domestic Water Mains in Newland Street, Edison Avenue, Graham Street and Garfield Avenue, to Frank Brown Engineering and Construction, El Monte, California, the lowest responsible bidder for a bid amount of $491755.511 hold all other bids until Frank Brown Engineering & Construction has executed the contract for said work and filed necessary bands 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 following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, NOES: None ABSENT: None Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen ^�53 Page #4 Council Minutes - 4/7/75 PUBLIC HEARING- ZONE CASE NO 741-20 - CONTINUED TO 4 21 75 Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a recommendation by the Planning Commission denying a zone change from existing C4 Highway Commercial to R4 High Density Residential on that property consisting of 7� acres and located south of McFadden Avenue and extending east of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way for approximately 240 feet and north of the Southern California Edison right-of-way, and a recommendation, by the Planning Commission recommending approval of a zone change from existing RI Low Density Residential to C4 Highway Commercial on that property consisting of approximately 3 acres and located south of the San Diego Freeway and north of the Southern California Edison right-of-way and approximately 645 feet east of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way., The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met and she had received a communication from Jerwel Enterprises, San Dimas, California, the applicant, requesting a continuance of the hearing to the April 21., 1973 meeting. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. On motion by Matney. Council directed that the public hearing on Zone Case No. 74-20 be continued to the meeting of April 21, 1975. The motion was passed by the following vote AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO 74-22 - APPROVED - ED #74-171 ADOPTED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a petition for change of zone on three acres of land from RA-0-CD, Residential Agri- cultural combined with non -drilling oil operations in the Civic District, to RA-01-CD, Residential Agriculturaljcombined with oil drilling operations in the Civic District, on property located on the north side of Schliecher Road (a private street) approx- imately 1300 feet east of Edwards Street and 900 feet west of Goldenwest Street. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met, and that no communications or written protests. to Zone Case No. 74-22 or to the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval had been received. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of Zone Case No..74-22. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. Mr. Emil W. P1egel, part owner of J. I. Hathaway Productions,.applicant, addressed Council regarding the reasons for their request for a zone change. Mr. David Dell, addressed Council regarding the reasons why he believed the zone change would be beneficial to the area. 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. 1 _1 �1On motion by Duke., Council adopted Exemption Declaration, No. 74-171; approved Zone ZA Case 74-22 and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting same. The motion was passed by the following vote: Page #5 - Council Minutes - 4/7/75 1 AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen [DOES: None ABSENT: Bone PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO DENIAL OF CUP #75-01 - APPEAL APPROVED Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an appeal filed by Steve Kaplan, dba 'Family Arcade' to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Use Permit 75-01, to permit an amusement arcade in an existing commercial building on property located at the southwest corner of Springdale Street and Warner Avenue in a C4 Highway Commercial District. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met, and other than the letter of appeal, that no communications or written protests to Conditional Use Permit No. 75-01 had been received. The Planning Director presented a resume' of the reasons for the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial. He also presented slides of the area for Council's con- sideration. Discussion was held between the Council and staff. Mayor Coen declared the hearing open. Mrs. Pat Suter, 17332 Avalon Lane, City, addressed Council in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Steve Kaplan, appellant, addressed Council and gave reasons why he believed the application for a Conditional Use Permit should be approved. Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Kaplan regarding the proposed use. Mr. Flint Morrison, 16662 Carousel Lane, City, President of the Home Council, addressed Council and presented reasons in opposition to the proposed use, stating that he had canvassed the area to obtain people's opinion of the proposed use. 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. A motion was made by Councilman Matney to overrule the decision of the Planning Commission and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 75-01 based on the findings con- tained in the Planning Department transmittal dated March 18, 1975 as follows: 1. The proposed plan is in substantial conformance with applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The location of the proposed use will be compatible to the surrounding uses if the recommended conditions of approval are implemented. 3. The proposed site is adequate for the function as depicted on the conceptual site plan,; and further directed that the following recommendations contained in the Planning Department Transmittal dated March 18, 1975 be included as conditions of -approval of Conditional Use Permit 75-01: Page #6 - Council Minutes - 4/7/75 1. The conceptual site plan received February 4, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. Fire protection systems shall be subject to approval by the Fire Department. 3. The hours of operation shall be limited to 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. 4. The rear door that opens out to the southerly property line shall only be .used as an emergency exit. 5. A bicycle rack which shall service a minimum of ten (10) bikes, shall be pro- vided at a location approved by the Planning Department; and further directed that Condition No. 6 be included as follows: 6. That the Planning Department is instructed to conduct an Administrative Review six months.from the granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 75-01 and if necessary every six months thereafter, and if it finds that conditions have been violated that it shall report same to the City Council for action in accordance with Section 9845 of the Huntington Beach ordinance Code. The Planning Staff is further directed to include in its Administrative Review whether there is any change of circumstances or conditions which would bring the use within the purview of any one or more grounds for denial under Section 9841.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code; and if the Council finds substantial evidence that any grounds for denial exists, Council may revoke therefor. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen NOES: Duke ABSENT: None J L APPLICATION FOR COUNCIL PERMIT - 'THE FAMILY ARCADE' - APPROVED The Clerk presented an Application for Council Permit submitted by Mr. Sheldon Feldman to conduct an amusement arcade business, dba 'The Family Arcade', 5904-06 Warner Avenue, City, pursuant to Article 533 of the Huntington Beach Ordi- nance Code. Said application had been deferred from the March 10, 1975 meeting. A motion was mace by Councilman Shipley to approve the Application for Council Permit submitted by Mr. Sheldon Feldman to conduct an amusement arcade business dba 'The Family Arcade', 5904-06 warner Avenue, City, with the inclusion of the direction to the Planning Staff relative to Conditional. Use Permit No. 75-01, that an Administrative Review be conducted in six months period of time and if necessary every six months thereafter. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen NOES: Duke ABSENT: - None PUBLIC HEARING - RES OF INTENT`'NO 4025 - HEARING OF PROTESTS - WEED ABATEMENT Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution of Intent No. 4025 of the City Council, declaring a nuisance to exist in the form of weeds. The Clerk presented the notice of public hearing on Resolution No. 4025 of the City. Council, as posted conspicuously along all the streets and property within the r %strict described in said Resolution, setting the hour of 7:00 P.M., or as soon ereafter as possible, on Monday, the 7th day of April, 1975, in the Council Chamber 1 Page #7 - Council Minutes 4/7/75 of the Civic Center, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing on a declaration that a nuisance exists and providing for the abatement thereof. The Clerk informed the Council that she had received no communications or written protests to Resolution No. 4025 of the City Council proposing to abate the weed nuisance, and presented the Affidavit of Posting of Notices to Destroy Weeds which had been executed by the Street Superintendent. 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 Gibbs, Council authorized the Street Superintendent to proceed with the abatement of the weed nuisance in the City. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Mayor Coen stated that the City Administrator had recommended that Resolution No. 4055 pertaining to reimbursement from the sewer fund, be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Councilwoman Wieder, Resolution No. 4059 setting forth fees for the use of meeting rooms in the Civic Center was removed from the Consent Calendar and referred to the City Administrator for further study. On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos.. 4050, 4051, 4052, 4053, 4054, 4056, 4057 and 4058 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES:' Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, nuke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None v' RES NO 4050 - ADOPTED - ESTAB "NO PARKING" ZONE - FLORIDA BTWN YORKTOWN UTICA "A RESOLUTION OF TIM CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING" ZONE ON FLORIDA STREET BETWEEN UTICA AND YORKTOWN AVENUES." RES NO 4051 - ADOPTED - AUTHORIZES CITY CLERK TO ACT ON CLAIMS "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO ACT ON CLAIMS FILED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 900 ET SEQ." iu RES NO 4052 - ADOPTED - APPROVES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF MAIN STREET "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING A TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF MAIN STREET FOR PURPOSES OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL CITY- WIDE FESTIVAL." Page #S -- Council Minutes - 4/7/75 RES NO 4053 - ADOPTED - INTENTION TO VACATE PORTION OF EAST SIDE OF GRAHAM ST "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING ITS INTENTIONTTO VACATE A PORTION OF THE EAST SIDE OF GRAHAM STREET 660 FEET NORTH OF SLATER AVENUE." RES NO 4054 - ADOPTED - DESIGNATES CITY'S PRINCIPAL NEGOTIATORS "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3335 TO DESIGNATE THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR AND THE CITY ATTORNEY AS THE CITY'S PRINCIPAL NEGOTIATORS." r - RES NO 4056 ADOPTED - RULES & REGULATIONS - RESERVE POLICE FORCE "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SETTING FORTH RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN THE RESERVE POLICE FORCE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 4008 AND ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." RES NO 4057 - ADOPTED - INTERCHANGE AT CENTER DRIVE & ROUTE 405 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO AN INTERCHANGE AT CENTER DRIVE AND ROUTE 405 IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." RES NO 4058 - ADOPTED - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM TO FILE AN APPLICATION ON ITS BEHALF FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PURSUANT TO SECTION 107 OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974." REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - ANIMAL CONTROL Mrs. Joanne Whiting requested permission to address Council regarding matters relating to animal control in the City. The Mayor informed Mrs. Whiting of the reasons why he would have to disallow discussion on this subject unless overruled by Council. Mrs. Whiting concurred with the Mayor and Mayor Coen stated that copies of Mrs. Whiting's communication were available. RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION - SCHEMATIC DESIGN - GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE FIELDS & VICTOR TERRY PARK - APPROVED The Clerk presented communications from the Recreation and Parks Commission recom- mending that Council authorize Recreation Lana Planners to proceed with preparation of the working drawings for the proposed joint -power development projects at Golden West College and the proposed Victor Terry Park. The Director of Recreation and Parks reported on the schematic designs for Golden West College Fields and Victor Terry Park. On motion by Duke, Council authorized Recreation Land Planners to proceed with preparation of the working drawings for the proposed joint -power development projects at Golden West College and the proposed Victor Terry Park. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None ra8 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 4/7/75 1 ORDINANCES ADOPTED On motion by Gibbs, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 1972 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 v ORD NO 1972 - ADOPTED - UPGRADING OF AUTOMOBILE RELATED STANDARDS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI- NANCE 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 RELATED STANDARDS." ORDINANCES INTRODUCED On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1974, 1975 and 1976 by title and waived further reading of same by the following vote: AYES:. Shipley, Bartlett., Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD NO 1974 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CODE - CITY'S REFUSE COLLECTION CONTRACT "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH.ORDI- NANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3111.11 THEREOF PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S REFUSE COLLECTION CONTRACT." ✓ v ORD NO 1975 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE NO 73-28 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI- NANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF GARFIELD AVENUE AND NEWLAND STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 73-28)." ORD NO 1976 - FIRST READING - INSURANCE LIABILITY LIMITS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 7496 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 2328,.6189.1, 7495, AND 7912.1 THEREOF ALL PERTAINING TO INSURANCE LIABILITY LIMITS." STUDY OF MASTER PLAN STORM DRAIN DISTRICT #4 The Clerk presented a communication from the Director. of Public Works regarding flooding problems in the Trophy Lane/Greenview Avenue and Christy Drive/Duchess Lane areas of the City, as requested by the City Council at the March 17, 1975 meeting. The Director of Public Works presented a review of the report for Council's information and stated that he had included Phase I and Phase II of the project in his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1975-76. Councilman Duke suggested that staff investigate the feasibility of requiring added assessments for utilization of drainage facilities relative to future developments in the City. Page ##10 - Council Minutes - 4/7/75 Discussion was held between the Council and Director of Public Works. No action was taken an the matter as the projects were scheduled for review during the forth- coming City budget. sessions. !�WULST R)R TRAFFIC SIVNALIZATION - BEACH BLVD & STARK AVENUE The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Emil Pesek, Past President of Huntington Villa Apartment owner's Association, requesting permission to address Council regarding installation of traffic signals at Beach Boulevard and Stark Avenue. The Director of Public Works reported on the State and Federal requirements for signalization and the avenues available to the City. He reported on the Federal and State time frame requirements and also informed Council of the time restrictions which the project faced if it were to be implemented through the use of City Gas Tax Funds. Considerable discussion was held between the Council and the Director of Public Works. A motion was made by Councilman Shipley, that the traffic signalization.project of Beach Boulevard and Stark Avenue be removed from the City's Federal Aid Urban (FAU) System Projects and be financed through City Gas Tax Funds; approved the plans and specifications for the signalization of Beach Boulevard and Stark Avenue and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids and further directed that the City Administrator's office report on interim measures to obtain relief and that a report be provided to Council regarding the matter on April 21, 1975 with the Huntington Villa Apartment Owner's. Association to be kept apprised of the situation. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Gordon Kramer, President of the Huntington Villa Apartment Owner's Association, addressed Council regarding the need to resolve the situation. V. COMMUNICATION RE: WORLD FOOD CRISIS The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Tony Hinrichs, 306 Third Street, City, regarding the world food crisis and requesting that Council designate April 17, 1975, as World Food Day. Mr. Hinrichs addressed Council regarding his request and discussion was held between Mr. Hin.rich and the Council. The Mayor informed Mr. Hinrichs that if he would transmit the intended wording of the proclamation, action could be taken on his request. Councilman Duke left the Council meeting at this time. HOME COUNCIL COMMUNICATION -- RE: SECURITY HARDWARE Mayor Coen stated that a communication had been received from the. Home Council re- questing that the City take action regarding the drafting of an ordinance to provide for the installation of suitable security hardware in all new residential construction in the City. The Mayor requested that this matter be referred to the City Administrator for report and recommendation. 1 f��o Page #11 - Council Minutes - 4/7/75 TERMINATION OF HELICOPTER AREA LICENSE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED - SIGNAL OIL CORP The City Administrator addressed Council regarding his recommendation that .the lease between the City and Signal Oil Corporation for the helicopter landing site be ter- minated. Discussion was held between the Council, City Administrator and Police Chief regarding the reasons why the facilities at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station were preferable to the present landing site in the vicinity of the Bolsa Chica properties. On motion by Bartlett, Council authorized the City Administrator to terminate the Helicopter Area License Agreement between .the City and Signal Oil Corporation dated July 23, 1970. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Duke ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM-rAPPROVED The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the Energy Management Program which had been transmitted by Councilwoman Wieder who has been working State-wide on the program. He recommended that this policy be adopted.in order to develop an Energy Management Program for the City. Councilwoman Wieder stated that it was hoped that this action would revitalize the Mayor's Energy Committee and the city's leadership role as well as obtaining citizen involvement. On motion by Wieder, Council approved the Energy Management Program by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Duke CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE FORREALPROPERTY TRANSFER TAX MEETING SCHEDULED The City Administrator reminded Council that a meeting of the Citizen's Committee for the Real Property Transfer Tax was scheduled on April 9, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. BUDGET SESSIONS FSCHEDULED Councilwoman Wieder requested that the schedule of City Council budget sessions be publicized for the information of interested groups and citizens. Discussion was held between the Council on a proposed schedule for the budget study sessions and it was determined that Council would meet from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. on May 12-13, 1975. CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES Councilwoman Wieder stated that she wished to publicly acknowledge the communication from Mr. H. Barnard retracting statements made at the last meeting relative to . conference expenditures and stated that she hoped that he would continue to express his concern and interest in the City. %G1. Page #12 --Council Minutes - 4/7/75 PERMISSION TO BE ABSENT FROM THE STATE - GRANTED On motion by Shipley, Council granted the request from Councilwoman Gibbs to be absent from the State. The motion was ,passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Duke v MOTION TO RECONSIDER - MANAGERIAL PROGRAM A motion was made. by Councilwoman Gibbs to reconsider action taken by Council at the adjourned regular meeting relative to the Managerial Program and the author- ization of an expenditure not to exceed $4100 from the Training and Schools Account to finance same. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Duke Councilwoman Gibbs stated reasons why she believed the matter of authorizing the Managerial Program should be further explored, and discussion was held by Council. On motion by Shipley, Council deferred action on the Managerial Program pending further consideration of the matter at the next regular meeting. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Wieder NOES: Matney, Coen ABSENT: Duke VACANCIES ON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Mayor Coen spoke regarding the vacancies existing on the Design Review Board and requested that Council offer their opinions as to whether they believe the purpose of the Design Review Board has been fulfilled and should be dissolved. It was determined by Council that this topic be scheduled for consideration during the ad4eapne& regular meeting to be held Monday, April 21, 1975 and requested the Planning Director to present a report on the matter. ITEMS RECEIVED & FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Resolution from the Southern California City Clerk's Association opposing AB 954 pertaining to Voter Registration. 4 2. Resolution from the City of Emeryville opposing passage of AB 625, establishment of a Bay Area Planning Agency. 3. Transmittal from the City of Costa Mesa of their letter to Senator Carpenter regarding SB 368 relative to transfer of .funds to the Fish and Game Department for Upper Newport Bay property acquisition. ✓ 4. Resolution from the City of Costa Mesa regarding earnings limitations under Social Security. 5. Department of Harbors and Beaches, Monthly Activity Report -.Parking Facility Statistics - February, 1975. V 6. Police Department Monthly Report - February, 1975.a 7. California Animal Control - Monthly Activity Report _February, 1975. Notice of Filing Application No. 55544 and public heering - So. California Gas Co. iZ Page #13 - Council Minutes - 4/7/75 1 9. Headline Synopsis of major Intergovernmental Coordinating Council Actions. 10. Resolution Service - Intergovernmental Coordinating Council - 3/14/75 & 3/17/75. 11. Resolution from the City of Los Angeies urging a delay in the dismantling of the famous wooden amphibious airplane - (Spruce Goose). EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Coen called an Executive Session of the Council to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:45 P.M, excused the Deputy City Clerk from the meeting and appointed Councilman Bartlett to act as Acting City Clerk at such time as Council is reconvened. RF.C()NVF.NF. The meeting was reconvened at 10:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hunt- ington Beach adjourned at 10:30 P.M., to Monday, April 21, 1975 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: Duke, Coen ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk By L z /1 Deputy City Clerk Alicia M. Wentworth City Cleric and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California By Deputy ?rite_rk. Alvin M. Coen Mayor 26