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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, April 21, 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 Donald Inlay - Community United Methodist Church. -
ROLL CALL
Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
Absent: None
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO MAYOR - SIR 'DOVE MUR ROBINSON - AUKLh=, MW_ ZEALAND
Mayor Coen introduced Lt. Bill Richardson, Harbors & Beaches Department, who was in
New Zealand and was asked to present to the Council through Mayor Coen, a plaque to
be displayed in City Hall from Sir Dove Myer Robinson, Mayor of Aukland, New Zealand,
as a rememberance of the City's friendship and leadership.
PROCLAMATION - LAW DAY USA - MAY 1975
Mayor Coen introduced Mr. Don Bonfa, City Attorney, and presented him with a _roclamation
designating Thursday, May i,, 1975, as 'Law Day USA' in the City; a special day set
aside for remembrance of the country's legal heritage of individual liberty and
freedom under law.
PROCLAMATION - YMCA INDIAN GUIDE, INDIAN MAIDEN & WRANGLER PROGRAMS
Mayor Coen read a proclamation designating April 26, 1975, as "YMCA Day - 1975" in the
City and commended the YMCA program for its strong and continuous influence in strength-
ening and building the family relationship as well as implementing the spirit of true
brotherhood, tolerance and understanding throughout this community. He then introduced
Mr. Bob Wilson, Mrs. Jan Gottschalk and Jamie Gottschalk representing the Huntington Beach,
YMCA, and they expressed the appreciation of the organization for the Proclamation.
PROCLAMATION - SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL DAY - APRIL 26, 1975
Mayor Coen presented a Proclamation to Miss Isa.smashey Rogers, representative of
Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach, in commemoration of International
Women's Year and in honor of the Soroptimist International of Tijuana and La.XeSa,
Mexico..
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PRESENTATION TO COUNCILWOMAN GIBS FROM MAYOR COEN
Mayor Coen presented a plaque. to Cauncilwoma Gibbs from Council in appreciation for
her service in the capacity of Mayor Pro Terre.
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ELECTION OF MAYOR NORMA BRANDEL GIBBS
The City Clerk declared the positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore .vacated and
called for nominations for Mayor of the City of Huntington Beach.
Councilwoman Gibbs was nominated by Councilman Shipley for the position of Mayor.
There being no further nominations forthcoming, on motion by Bartlett, nominations.
for the office of Mayor were closed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Nominations were taken by secret ballot with the City Clerk tallying the vote. A
count of.the ballots showed the voting as follows:
Councilwoman Gibbs - b
Abstain - 1
Following the announcement of the vote, on motion by Shipley, Council voted unan-
imously to make Councilwoman Gibbs the Mayor of the City Council for the ensuing
year. The City Clerk then turned the gavel over to the new Mayor, Norma Brandel
Gibbs, to conduct the balance of the meeting.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR GIBBS FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mr. Ed Sullivan, representing the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, presented
Mayor Norma Gibbs with roses and offered the Chamber of Commerce`s congratulations
upon her election as Mayor. �.
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ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE - HARRIETT M WIEDER
Mayor Gibbs called for nominations for Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Huntington
Beach.
Councilman Bartlett nominated Councilwoman Wieder for the position of Mayor Pro
Tempore.
There being no further nominations forthcoming, on motion by Coen, nominations for
the position of Mayor Pro Tempore closed and the Council voted unanimously to make
Councilwoman Wieder Mayor Pro Tempore of the City Council for the ensuing year.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR PRO TEMPORE WIEDER FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mr. Ed Sullivan, representing the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce,.presented
Mayor Pro Tempore Wieder with roses and offered the Chamber of Commerce's congratu-
lations upon her election as Mayor Pro Tempore.
STATEMENT - MAYOR PRO TEMPORE WIEDER
Mayor Pro Tempore Wieder expressed her appreciation upon her election ,as Mayor Pro
Tempore.
PRESENTATION - COUNCILMAN COEN
Mayor Gibbs presented a plaque from the members of Council to Councilman Coen for
his distinguished service in the past year as Mayor.
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PRESENTATION - H B LAKERS - GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
Mayor Gibbs introduced Mr. Norm Worthy, Recreation and Parks Director, who asked
Mrs. Betty Kennedy and Mrs. Vivian Borns to present trophies to the following members
of the "Huntington Beach Lakers" girls baseball team: Tammy Smith, Michele McFarland,
Amy Sprik, Cindy Michael, mina Rupenthal, Gina Ferry, Marlene Coulson, Erin Landgra€
and Normajean Gibbs. Mayor Gibbs then introduced Coach Ray Ferry to the audience.
The "Huntington Beach Lakers" have the distinction of winning the Orange County
Municipal Athletic Association Championship.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 7,
1975 and regular meeting of April 7, 1975, as written and on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 7664 - S & S CONSTRUCTION CO. - Accepted improvements
dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7664 - located south of McFadden Avenue,.west
of Goldenwest Street; authorized the release of the Faithful Performance portion of
the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond and the termination of the Subdivision
Agreement, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to
notify the bonding company.
DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 7663 - WOODBINE CORP - Accepted improvements
dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7663 - located southeast of McFadden Avenue and
Edwards 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.
DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 7489 - WOODBINE CORP - Accepted improvements
dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7489 located southwest of Goldenwest Street and
McFadden Avenue; 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.
BOND REDUCTION - TRACT 8050 - LA CUESTA - Accepted Bond No. 2450366 to cover cost of
100 feet of.block wall adjacent to Garfield.Avenue in connection with Tract 6050 and
instructed the City Treasurer to exonerate the Faithful Performance portion of the
Improvement Bond only.
LETTER OF CREDIT - TRACT 8289 - RIVIERA HUNTINGTON CONDMINIUMS - Accepted new Letter
of Credit for Tract 8289 located southwest of Bolsa'Chica and Pearce Streets, and
directed the Treasurer to exonerate the existing Letter of Credit.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-290 - SANITARY SEWERS - Accepted work on the construction
of sewer main in Gothard Street - CC-290, completed by JAWR, Inc., for a final contract
amount of $181,950.29, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion
with the Orange County Recorder upon receipt of the required 10% guarantee bond,, 2
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO 74-20 - SPECIFIC PLAN TO BE PREPARED & AMEND
LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a
public hearing from the meeting of April 7, 1975, 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 732 acres and located south of
McFadden Avenue and extendion east of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way,
and a recommendation by the Planning Commission recommending approval of a zone
change from existing R1 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 City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting had been net, and that she had received no communications
or written protests to Zone Case No. 74=20.
The Punning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for
their recommendation on Zone Case No. 74-20.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mr. Ed Selich, Planning Program Administrator, City Planning Department, presented
aerial slides of the area for Council's information.
Mr.. Jerry Klein, applicant, addressed Council and presented reasons why he believed
the zone change should be approved. He.also distributed brochures concerning his
project to Council.
Mr. Joseph Bischof, from Inglewood, builder of the Alpine Village in Torrance,
addressed Council regarding the requested zone case and presented his ideas for
building an Alpine Village, showing a rendering of the village to be built.
Discussion was held between the Council, Mr. Klein and Mr: Selich.
Mr. Bill Back, Economic Development Officer, addressed Council on said project.'
Mr. Don Bonfa, City Attorney, addressed Council regarding the benefit of a Specific
Plan because of the request for mixing residential and commercial wi;thiH--the
zone change.
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 Wieder, Council directed staff to include in the upcoming General Plan Amendment,
the applicant's request to change the Land Use Element of the..General Plan and requested that
a specific plan be submitted by the applicant. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Matney, Wieder, Duke
NOES: Coen, Gibbs
ABSENT: None
On motion by Bartlett, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. 74-160 by the
following vote:
AYES:
ABSENT:
Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke
Gibbs
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 75-2 - APPROVED - ORD NO 1978 - FIRST READING
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a
petition for a change of zone on approximately 38.5 acres of land located west of
Graham Street and south of Slater Avenue for approximately 1100 feet to the city
boundary presently zoned R2-PD-14 Medium Density Residential - Planned Development.-
14 units per acre to R2-5.5 Medium Density Residential 5.5 units per acre.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, pub-
lication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or
written protests to Zone Case No. 75-2.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for .
recommending approval of Zone Case No. 75-2.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mr. Frank Carr, Executive Vice President of Kendall Development Co, addressed Council
and presented reasons why he believed the zone change should be approved.
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 Bartlett, Council adopted Environmental Impact Report No. 73-26 and .
approved Zone Case No. 75-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk was directed to give.Ordinance No. 1978 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED WEST OF GRAHAM STREET AND SOUTH OF SLATER AVENUE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1100 FEET
TO THE CITY BOUNDARY (ZONE CASE NO. 75-2)."
On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1978 by the following
vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, ❑uke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4060, 4061,
4062 and 4063 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RES NO 4060 — ADOPTED - RE UESTS APPROVAL OF CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO THE FAU SYSTEM
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO APPROVE CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO..THE FEDERAL AID URBAN
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RES NO 4061 - ADOPTED - AUTHORIZES AGREEMENT - SO CALIF EDISON - PARK PURPOSES
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR LEASED PROPERTY IN THE
VICINITY OF HAMILTON AND MAGNOLIA STREETS FOR PARK PURPOSES."
RES NO 4062 - ADOPTED - TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR STUDY
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT A STUDY OF THE TRANS-
PORTATION CORRIDOR ALONG ROUTE 1 FREEWAY ALIGNMENT."
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RES NO 4063 - ADOPTED -.DESIGNATES POLLING PRECINCTS & ELECTION OFFICERS - MAY 27, 1975
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DESIGNATING POLLING
PRECINCTS ARID ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONi TO BE HELD IN
SAID CITY ON TUESDAY,, THE 27TH DAY OF MAY, 1975."
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RES NO 4064 - ADOPTED - SPECIAL COUNSEL AGREEMENT - AD NOS 7201, 7301 & 7302
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of a Special
Counsel Agreement between the City and F. Mackenzie Brown for Assessment Districts
7201 (Sunset Heights), 7301 (Townlot) and 7302 (Old Town Drainage).
Discussion was held between the Council, Director of Public Works, City Administrator
and City Attorney regarding said Assessment District including the costs to be
incurred and the petitions received from the Downtown Property Owners Association
and the Surfside Homeowner's Association.
Following discussion, on motion by Shipley, Council approved the Special Counsel
Agreement between the City and F. Mackenzie Brown for Assessment Districts 7201,
7301 and 7302 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of
the City. The motion was passed by the following votes
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4064 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, SPECIAL COUNSEL AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION THEREOF."
On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4064 and adopted
same -by the following roll call voter
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, .Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 7301 -- TOWNLOt'ASSESSMENT D
PRESCRIBES STEPS FOR PUBLIC HEARING
'RIOT - RES NO 4065 - ADOPTED -
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4065 for a reading by.title - "CITY OF HUNTINGTON
REACH, CALIFORNIA - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL'.PRESCRIBING STEPS NECESSARY FOR
CONDUCT OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE THEREOF ON THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
WHERE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS ARE PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN WITHOUT COMPLIANCE
WITH THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF
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Discussion was held between Mr. F. Mackenzie Brown, Special Consultant for the Assess-
ment District and Councilman Coen regarding the intent of Resolution No. 4065.
On motion by Wieder, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution No. 4065 by
title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RES NO 4066 - ADOPTED - ADOPTS PLAT - AD 7301 - TOWNLOT ASSESSMENT DIST
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4066 for a reading by title - "CITY OF HUNT-
INGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A PLAT SHOWING THE
GENERAL NATURE, LOCATION AND EXTENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
WORK AND SHOWING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS -
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 7301 - (TOWNLOT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)."
On motion by Shipley, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution No. 4066 by
title; waived further reading and adopted same by. the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RES NO 4067 - ADOPTED - SETS PUBLIC HEARING - MAY 19, 1975 - AD 7301�
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4067 for a reading by title - "CITY OF HUNT-
INGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL COVERING PRELIMINARY DETER-
MINATION THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRES CERTAIN ACQUISITION IM
PROVEMENTS IN AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREON -
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 7301 (TOWNLOT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)."
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution No. 4067 by
title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NOS 4068, 4069 and 4070 - ADOPTED - AD 7302 - OLD TOWN DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Nos.. 4068,
4069 and 4070 by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
DOES: None
ABSENT: None
RES NO 4068 - ADOPTED. - READOPTS MAP SHOWING BOUNDARIES OF AD 7302
"CITY OF HUNTINGTON.BEACH, CALIFORNIA - RESOLUTION READOPTING A MAP SHOWING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED FOR CERTAIN STORM WATER DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 7302 - (OLD TOWN DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)." ?
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RES NO 4069 - ADOPTED - REQUESTS OPINION OF COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER - AD 7302
"CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA - RESOLUTION REQUESTING OPINION OF COUNTY
HEALTH OFFICER AS TO THE NECESSITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY STORM WATER
DRAIN IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURE - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 7302 -
(OLD TOWN DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT)."
RES NO 4070 - ADOPTED - DECLARES INTENTION TO ORDER CONSTRUCTION & PROVIDES FOR
ISSUANCE OF BONDS - AD 7302-
"CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, TOGETHER
WITH APPURTENANCES AND APPURTENANT WORK IN CONNECTION THEREWITH IN A SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT; DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED BY SAID IMPROVEMENT
AND) TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COST; AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
BONDS - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 7302 (OLD TOWN DRAINAGE ,ASSESSMENT DISTRICT')."
ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1974,
1975 and 1976 by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORD NO 1974 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE -- CITY'S REFUSE COLLECTION CONTRACT
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3111.11 THEREOF PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S REFUSE COLLECTION
CONTRACT."
ORD NO 1975 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 73-28
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
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
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ORD NO 1976 - ADOPTED - INSURANCE LIABILITY LIMITS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 7496 THEREOF AND AMENDING SECTIONS 2328, 6189.9, 1495
AND 7912.1 THEREOF ALL PERTAINING TO INSURANCE LIABILITY LIMITS."
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
On motion by Duke, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1977 and
1979 by title and waived further reading by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORD NO 1977 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE NO. 74-22
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SCHLIECHER ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1300 FEET EAST OF EDWARDS
STREET AND 990 FEET WEST OF GOLDENWEST STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 74-22)."
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ORD NO 1979 - FIRST READING - AMENDS SECTION 1315.4 OF CODE
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 1315.4.11
LEASE AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE - LAND FOR PURPOSE OF OPEN SPACE
The City Administrator presented a lease agreement between the City and the County of
Orange Department of Real Property Services for two parcels of surplus Orange County
Flood Control District land. The Agreement provides for a rent free lease for 10
years on the land, provided it is preserved for open space or non-commercial recre-
ation activities.
After discussion by Council, a motion was made by Councilman Duke to approve said
lease agreement between the City and the County of Orange Department of Real Property
Services and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute saaWe on behalf of the City.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Wieder; Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Matney
ABSENT. None },
LEASE AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE - "SAFETY CITY" BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM
The City Administrator presented a lease agreement between the City and the County of
Orange for the use of a portion of the County Refuse Transfer Station No. 2 for
bicycle safety programs and classes with agencies that will contribute at no cost to
the city, materials and labor to provide the necessary facilities.
On motion by Duke, Council approved said lease agreement between the City and the
County and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENTS. None
TRAFFIC LIGHT - STARK STREET AND BEACH BLVD
The City Administrator advised Council that the Director of Public Works is proceeding
with the traffic light at Stark Street and Beach Boulevard and that a report should
be ready by July, 1975.
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SEAL BEACH ANNEXATION OF SUNSET AQUATIC PARK - ATTEND LAFCO MEETING
The City Administrator informed Council of a meeting to be held by the Local Agency
Formation Commission at which time the subject of the Seal Beach Annexation of Sunset
Aquatic Park would be discussed.
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Discussion was held between the City Administrator and Council regarding the im-
portance of the City of Huntington Beach adopting the policy and supporting the
Seal Beach annexation of that territory located north of Edinger Avenue, but to
request that the area south of Edinger Avenue be deleted from the Seal Beach an-
nexation. The City Administrator recommended that LAFCO be advised of the City of
Huntington Beach's intent and interest in annexing this area in the future.
A motion was made by Shipley that the City Administrator, Mayor and other parties
attend the iAFCO meeting to request that the area south of Edinger Avenue be deleted
from the Seal Beach annexation as the land entrance is through the City of Huntington
Beach. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT- RIO VISTA AND GOLDENWEST
The City Administrator informed Council of the problem near the Central City Park
at Goldenwest Street and the area near Rio Vista and stated that the Engineering
Department is trying to come up with either an overpass or underpass near the Park.
There is a warning signal there and in the interim, it may be possible to get--a-
crossing guard at the location there. The City Administrator stated that a report
on this matter will be forthcoming to Council.
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INVITATION TO COUNCIL TO ATTEND CAMP -OUT - SATURDAY, April. 25, 1975
The City Administrator presented a letter from Jerry Sap, Chairman of the Pacific
District Boy Scouts, extending an invitation to Council to attend the Saturday,
April 26, 1975 campout from 10:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. at the Central City Park.
RAINBOW DISPOSAL COMPANY, INC - REFUSE COLLECTION
The City Administrator informed Council that he had talked with Mr. Phil Hohstein
of Rainbow Disposal Company, Inc., who informed him that a contract with their
employees had not as yet been signed and that he did not know if service would be
discontinued at this time as negotiations with the union were still under way. The
City Administrator stated that he would inform Council of updates on the matter as
he received them.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS - DEFERRED
Mayor Gibbs stated that she would like to reserve making any Council committee
assignments until she has talked with Council for individual preferences.
COMMITTEE OF THREE TO MEET WITH SCHOOL BOARD - TUESDAY, 4/29/75
Mayor Gibbs informed Council of a request by the School Board that two Board members
meet with a Committee of three Council members for an informal study session to
discuss the plans for the new school and swimmi.n
p g pool off Goldenwest Street.
It was determined by Council that Councilman Bartlett and Mayor Gibbs would attend
the meeting.
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USE OF MAIN LIBRARY BY H B HISTORICAL SOCIFT� & ALLIED ARTS COMMISSION - DEFERRED
Discussion was held between Council and the City Administrator regarding a request
from the Huntington :Beach Historical Society and the Allied Arts Commission for space
in the Main Street Library. The City Administrator informed Council that.a report
could be available on the matter for Monday's Informal Meeting av& the reason for the
delay was because staff was waiting for both groups to assume responsibility for
all the maintenance for fixtures and display spaces at no expense to the City and
agree to take care of all of their expenses for any remodeling or any additional
equipment for both facilities.
AB 1117 - SUPPORT APPROVED - WOCWB
On motion by Coen, Council, by minute action, agreed to support AB 1117 introduced
by Assemblymen Burke and supported by the West Orange County Water Board, to clarify
the present and future obligations of a joint -powers agency when it relies on infor-
mation furnished by a Flood Control District for construction of facilities on District
property or right-of-way. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:.
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COASTAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR BROWN - STAFF TO PROVIDE INFORMATION
Councilman Coen informed Council of a communication received from the Special Consultant
to the Senate Rules Committee requesting the City's position on Governor Brown's
nomination of David Commons and Frank Casado.. as members of the South Coast Regional
Commission. Council directed that staff provide Council with information with which
Council can take a position.
LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS COMMITTEE - POSITION TAKEN BY CITY
on motion by Wieder, Council agreed to take a position on the following bills:
Senate Bill 636 (wouldimpose a state license tax - commercial vehicles) - oppose,
Senate Bill 662 (would exempt freeway contractors from city license taxes) - oppose,
Assembly Bill 301 (Public Safety Officers - establishes procedures for the investigation
of officers internally) - oppose, Assembly Bill 1375 (local government agencies may
appeal to the state Board of Control for reimbursement for program costs mandated by
state agencies) - support, Assembly Bill 700 (lifetime tenure to police officers) -
oppose, Assembly Bill 11 (implements the recommendations of the state Legislative
Revision Commission relating to eminent domain) - support, Assembly Bill 1059 (provides
for mandatory city insurance for peace officers for punitive damages) — oppose,
Senate Bill 1 and 2 (eliminate city council executive sessions for personnel matters) -
oppose, and Senate Bill 60.7 (require a finding of.hardship on the part of the city by
the court before allowing payment in installments of judgments against local public
entities) - oppose. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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STATE COASTAL COMMISSION - MEETING 5 g/75
Councilwoman Wieder informed Council of the: State Coastal Commission meeting on
May 9, 1975 for hearing on the state coastal plans. The matter was referred to the
Environmental Council and to the Planning staff for recommendation, and the importance
of receiving their recommendation by .the May 5, 1975 City Council meeting was sQa4d.
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NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS - SUPPORT APPROVED
On motion by Wieder, Council, by minute action, agreed that the Department of
Recreation and Parks, the Planning Department and its Environmental section, and
the Environmental Council explore the feasibility of our city developing neighbor-
hood gardens. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the appointment of Vera Stuppy to the
Huntington Beach Animal Care and Control Commission, Don Datko to the Huntington
Beach Economic Advisory Commission and Waldemar Van Cott to the Personnel Board
for terms expiring 6/30/76, 6/30/78 and 6/30/78 respectively. The motion was passed
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MR NELSON GOODYEAR INTRODUCED
Councilman Bartlett introduced Mr. Nelson Goodyear, Chairman of the "No Vote Committee"
on the proposed Real Estate Transfer Tax Charter Amendment, who spoke briefly
regarding reasons why he opposed the proposed charter amendment.
LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Councilman Matney informed Council of the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, an event
to be held on May .10, 1975.
MARCH OF DIMES BOWLiNG TOURNAMENT
Councilman Matney informed Council of the March of Dimes Bowling Tournament tentatively
scheduled for the 16th or 30th of May and asked four members of the City Council
to volunteer to compete as a team against the other cities. Volunteering for the
team were Councilman Coen, Councilman Shipley and Councilwoman .Wieder with Councilman
Bartlett as alternate.
ITEMS.RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Notice of hearing - PUC - Appl�icatipn 55599 - Rate Adjustment.
2. Resolution from the City of Gardena.- Re: Bilingual Courts Act.
3. Intergovernmental Coordinating`Gouncil of Orange County - Resolution Service.
4. Resolution - City of Redondo BeaA'- Supporting the League of California
Cities Alternative to the Implementation Strategies set forth in the South
Coast Regional Coastal Commission's Powers, Funding & Government Element.
5. Resolution from City of South E] Monte opposing SB 95 - Marijuana Penalties &
Offenses. is
6. Resolution - City of Seal Beach requesting that earnings limitations under
Social Security be repealed.
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INFORMAL MEETING CALLED
Mayor Gibbs called an Informal Meeting of the Council as a Committee -of -the -Whole
for Monday, April 28, 1975 at 700 P.M. to discuss negotiations with the various
employee associations with the City and to discuss the proposed assessment districts.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Shipley, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach adjourned at 10:15 P.M. in the Council Chamber to Monday, MaY .
1975 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The. motion was passed by'the following
Vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Gibbs
+ NOES:' None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Aec�
Norma Brandel Gibbs
Mayor