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MINUTES
Huntington Beach, California
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Monday, June 2, 1975
Mayor Gibbs 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: Wieder, Bartlett, Shipley, Gibbs
Matney - (arrived 5:55 P.M.) Duke - (arrived 5:55 P.M.)
Absent: Coen
INFORMAL MEETING CALLED
Mayor Gibbs called an Informal Meeting of the Council as a Committee of the Whole
to meet with members of the Huntington Beach Environmental Council. She introduced
Mr. Joseph Milkovich, Chairman of the Environmental Council who in turn introduced
the following members of the Environmental Council: Mr. Herb Chatterton, Mr. Harry
Harbison, Mr. Fred Roth, Mr. Fay Frey, Mr. Lee Rebman, Mr..Andy Studdert, Mr. Joseph
Valinsky, Mrs. Margaret Carlberg, and Mr. Robert Januska.
RECESS
Mayor Gibbs called a recess of the Council at 5:45 P.M.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 6:25 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
The Mayor called an Executive Session of the Council to discuss pending litigation
and personnel matters.
RECESS
Mayor Gibbs called a recess of Council.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned. The motion was passed by the followingroll
call vote:
AYES: Wieder,'Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
.NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
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ATTEST:
licza M. Wentworth
City Clerk
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
';e�Lt Norm Brandel Gibbs
Mayor
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, :Tune 2, 1975
Mayor Gibbs called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach to order at 1:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the.Council Chamber.
The Invocation was given by Reverend James McCullen, Ellis Avenue Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Wieder,.Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
Absent: Coen
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES - SERVICE ON H B ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
The Mayor presented Plaques to Mr. Richard Anderson and Reverend Donald E. Inlay in
appreciation of their service on the Huntington Beach Environmental Council. Unable
to be present, but also receiving Plaques, were Mr. Donald A. Faulhaber Jr., and
Mr. Richard H. Tillberg.
PROCLAMATION - 'HIRE A YOUTH MONTH' - JUNE, 1975
Mayor Gibbs presented a Proclamation designating the month of June, 1975 as 'Hire a
Youth Month' in the City of Huntington Beach. Mrs. Millie Monroe of the Orange County
Metro National Association of Businessmen and Mrs. Gorham, Youth Counselor for Manpower
Youth Employment Service, accepted the proclamation from the Mayor.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - MR DAVID ROWLANDS CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. David Rowlands, City Administrator, received a Plaque from Mr. Lyman Grover,
representative of the Pacifica District of. Boy Scouts of America in appreciation of
his service as Chairman of the District Committee. Mr. Rowlands expressed his
appreciation for the award and spoke regarding the dedicated service of Mr. Grover
and Mr. Dick Boucher, Vice --Chairman of the District Committee.
CITY EMPLOYEE AND CITY COUNCIL SERVICE PIN AWARDS
Mayor Gibbs presented City Employee Service Pin Awards to the following City employees:
Recreation and Parks Department Planning Department
Thomas Bushard 20 years Richard Harlow 15 years
Harbors and Beaches Department Building Department
Charles Mountford 15 years. James Somerville 15 years
Finance Department Fire Department
Roy How 10 years James Vincent 10 years31-8
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Department of Public Works
Norman (Si) Williams 20 years
Floyd Fleenor 10 years
Bill Hartge 15 years
Citv Council
Mayor Norma Brandel Gibbs - 5 years
Police Department
Donald Jenkins 10 years
Christian Schneider 10 years
Unable to be present but also receiving Employee Service Pin Awards were Charles
Stafford - 20 years, Hugh Spillers - 15 years,.and Anne Eggerston -- 10 years service
with Department of Public Works. Gary Davis - 15 years, and Bertrand Chadwick, Luis
OChoa, Jack Reinholtz, Carlton Vidano, 10 years service with the Police Department.
DEDICATION OF HERITAGE GARDEN - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Mrs. Margaret Carlberg, representing the American Association of University
Women, addressed the Council and audience regarding the dedication of the Heritage
Garden at the Central City Library. She reported on the landscape and design
plans which the organization had effected and stated the the garden was receiving
wide community participation. Mrs. Carlberg also thanked the City staff for their
assistance in making the garden a success. She presented a $400 check to the City to
be used toward the maintenance of the Heritage Garden.
CONSENT CALENDAR-- (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Norte
ABSENT: Coen
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 19,
1975, regular meeting of May 19, 1975 and adjourned regular meeting of May 27,
1975 as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CHANNEL LINING - DISCHARGE STRUCTURE & TRASH RACK - SLATER STORM DRAIN PUMP
STATION - CC-332 - Approved plans and specifications for the construction of
channel lining, discharge structure and trash rack for the Slater Storm Drain
Pump Station at Orange County Flood Control District CO-5 Channel, and authorized
the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 8662 - ,TAMES MONTGOMERY - Accepted Monument Bond
#13436, Faithful Performance Bond #13435, Labor and Material Bond #13435 - (American
Bonding Company); approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement
and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify
the bonding company.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 8736 — FRANK H.AYR'ES & SON Accepted Monument
Bond #2585298, Faithful Performance Bond #2585299, Labor and Material Bond #2585298
- (Safeco Insurance Company of America); approved and authorized execution of the
Subdivision Agreement and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and
the Treasurer to notify the bonding Company.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 5189 - ROBERT L STELLRECHT - Accepted Monument
Bond #18885, Faithful Performance Bond #18886, Labor and Material Bond #18886 -
(American Bonding Company); approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision
Agreement and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to
notify the bonding company.
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APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE CILAIM NO 75-114 - GRANTED - LATE CLAIM
NO 75-114 - DENIED - Granted Application for Leave to Present Late Claim No. 75-114 and
denied Late Claim No. 75-114, filed by Michael J. Bartlett, Attorney at Law, on behalf
of Cheri L. Cross, a minor, for alleged personal injuries incurred on or about October
1974 in the vicinity of Adams Avenue and Magnolia Street, pursuant to Section 911.6(2)
of the Government Code.
ADDENDUMS - RECREATION AGREEMENT - OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT & RECREATION LAND
U&MERS AGREEMENT - APPROVED - Approved Addendum to the Joint Development Community
Recreation Agreement between the City and Ocean View School District relative to the
development of a neighborhood park at Pleasant View School; approved addendum to the
agreement between the City and Recreation Land Planners relative to the development of
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Pleasant View neighborhood park, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same
on behalf of the city.
AMENDED FINAL TRACT MAP 8049 - PORTION OF TT 7596 DONALD L BREN - Accepted offer
of dedication and improvement as shown on Amended Final Tract Map No. 8049 all of
Tentative Tract No. 7596, located at the northeast corner of Yorktown Avenue and Newland
Street, examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and. the Secretary to the
Planning Commission as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as
filed, amended and approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage: 29.033; Lots: 131 and
Lot "A"; Developer: Donald L. Bren Company, Sherman Oaks, California; adopted the map
subject to standard conditions set forth in Resolution No. 3056 adopted October 20,
1969, with additional stipulations as follows: Bond for construction of drainage
facilities, negotiation for park site shall be completed prior to issuance of building
permits and that the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract
Map No. .7596 on July 5, 1975.
Further instructed the City Clerk that she shall not affix her signature to the map nor
release such map for preliminary processing by the County or for recordation until the
aforementioned conditions have been met.
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - B G WILLIAMS - APPROVED - Approved a reimbursement agreement
between the City and B. G. Williams for sewer lines in Alabama, and Utica Avenue and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
BID AWARD - EDINGER AVENUE STREET WIDENING & SIGNAL INTERCONNECT - CC-226 - SULLY -MILLER
The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that bids
for Project CC-226, construction_ of traffic signal interconnect and street improvements
on Edinger Avenue between Beach Boulevard and Goldenwest Street were received and opened
at 10:00 A.M., on Monday, May 7, 1975, in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the
Director of Public Works and that Sully -Miller Contracting Company, Orange, California
was the low bidder with a total bid in the amount of $198,344.15. The Director of
Public Works recommended that Council award the bid to Sully -Miller Contracting Company,
Orange, California. The bids sumbitted were as follows:
Sully -Miller Contracting Company
Nelson & Belding
Silveri & Ruin
R. W. McCle118r�,
Smith Electrici'oupply
E. L. White
Griffith Company
Orange
Gardena
Fullerton
Santa Ana
Stanton
Orange
Irvine
$198,344.15
213,221.65 corrected
211, 978.50
.... 220, 559.. 96
224,422.40
.235F439.00
240,304,60
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A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to award the contract for Project CC--226
Edinger Avenue Street Widening and Signal Interconnect to Sully -Miller Contracting
Company, orange, California, the lowest responsible bidder for the bid amount of
$198,344.15, hold all other bids until.Sully-Miller Contracting Company has executed
the contract for said work and filed necessary bonds and insurance, and directed the
L'Ay Clerk Lo noL i ry Lhe un.suc:c ussful bidders of the action and return their bid .
bonds forthwith, and approved State Exemption Declaration (T-3041). The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
CLOSING OF ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND - DISCUSSION HELD
Mayor Gibbs stated that as she believed there were members of the audience present
to discuss Adventure Playground, that she would open the subject for discussion at
this time. She stated that the City Council had just become aware of the situation
and learned of the liability factor involved.
The City Administrator read from a communication received from Insurance Company of
the Pacific Coast, the City's insurance company, stating that they could no longer
offer the city coverage on the Adventure Playground. He informed the Council that
the city was exploring every possible avenue to retain Adventure Playground.
Mrs. Pat Hedding, addressed Council regarding the closure and discussion was held
between Mrs. Hedding and the Council.
Mr. Brian Parkinson, addressed Council and suggested a method whereby persons could sign
liability waivers, and the Council informed Mr. Parkinson of the reasons why this would not
be possible.
Mr. Floyd Belsito, Executive Assistant, addressed Council regarding the insurance
company's action in this matter.
Councilwoman Wieder spoke regarding the need to follow this matter closely and
Councilman Duke stated that he would be glad to meet with interested parties to
explore the matter further.
Mr. Charles Oncea, Director of Adventure Playground, addressed Council and thanked
them for their concern and efforts to reach a solution to this.problem.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO DENIAL OF ZONE CASE 74-17 - APPEAL DENIED
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an
appeal filed by Bernard F. Tiernan to denial by the Planning Commission of a change
of zone from M1 Light Industrial District to Rl Low Density Residential District, on
property located on the southwest corner of Heil Avenue and Gothard Street. Said
hearing had been continued from the May 19, 1975 meeting at the request of the
appellant.
The Planning Director presented a resume of the Planning Commission's reasons for
recommending denial of Zone Case 74-17.
.Mr. Bernard F. Tiernan, representing the property owners, addressed Council and gave
reasons for the zone change request, stating that the owner believed it would be at
least ten years until the property could be developed under the present zoning. He
= esented an informal petition listing approximately 120 signatures of persons
avoring the zone change.
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Mr_ Herb Chatterton., Land Use Chairman of the League of Women Voters, addressed Council
in opposition to the zone change and presented the reasons why he believed the requested
zoning would be incompatible to the surrounding area.
There being no one present to further speak on the matter and there being no further
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Duke, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and
denied zone Case No. 74-17 by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
PUBLIC HEARING - T'OWNLOT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA ONE ORDINANCE - APPROVED - ORD NO 1988 -
FIRST READING AS AMENDED
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a
proposed ordinance which will establish a Specific Plan for the orderly development
and improvement of that area known as Townlot Area One. The Specific Plan will deline-
ate the requirements necessary for a low density residential environment; this low
density designation will provide for 0-8 units per gross acre. These requirements
will include the removal of the existing zoning designations and then redesignated as
Townlot Specific Plan Area 1. The area is generally located south of Palm Avenue to
Pecan Avenue, between Sixteenth Street and Twelfth Street; south of Palm Avenue to
Olive Avenue between Twelfth Street and Sixth Street; and south of Olive Avenue.to
Walnut Avenue between Tenth Street and Sixth Street.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publicat
and posting had been met and that she had received a communication from Mr. Leonard
Wright, 606 15th Street, regarding the proposed ordinance and that communications had.
been received in opposition to the ordinance from Mr. Roy B. Woolsey, Attorney at Law,
representing Mr. David Kirchner, owner of property in the area, and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff
E. Jeffries, 207 llth Street, City.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the proposed Townlot Specific Plan Area
One Ordinance.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mr. Chuck Bowman, resident of the area, addressed Council and stated that he was in
favor of the proposal for low density zoning in this area.
Mrs. Gail Langenbeck, 415 9th Street, addressed Council in favor of the proposed
ordinance.
Mr. Vito de Vito Francesco, addressed Council regarding the affect of the ordinance
on oil operations and was informed by the staff that the proposed ordinance would not
have an affect on oil operations for which he was concerned. .
Mr. Dave Olveras, representing an oil operator in the City, addressed Council and was
given clarification by the Planning Director on the matter of oil operations in the
area.
Mr. Mel Hoeffliger, 13919 Struikman Road, Cerritos, addressed Council in favor of the
proposed plan.",2,
Mr. Stanley Legum, addressed Council in favor of low density development in the area;.,,,
and in response to his question regarding a certain area, the Planning Director stated
that it would be considered in the near future by the Planning Commission.
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A resident of the area addressed Council in favor of the proposed plan and stated
that he believed triplexes should be deleted from S. 9352.3 of the proposed ordinance
and discussion was held by Council on the matter.
Mr. Vito de Vito Francesco, again addressed Council and requested that some specific
reference be made to oil operations within the proposed plan and the matter was dis-
cussed by the Planning Director and Council.
Mr. Leonard Wright, 606 15th Street, City, addressed Council regarding the survey
which he had conducted and of which copies had been provided to the Council. He
stated that he believed it was a very balanced ordinance.
Mr. David Kirchner, 17931 Beach. Boulevard, addressed Council in opposition to the
proposed plan stating that he believed it could have an adverse economic effect on
his property.
Mr. Robert Kronk, property owner in the area, addressed Council in opposition to the
proposed ordinance and gave reasons why he believed it would not be beneficial to
the area.
Mrs. Nancy Aldridge, 406 llth Street, City, addressed Council in favor of the pro-
posed plan.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no further
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
It was determined by Council to amend S. 9352.17 by adding the words 'to City specifi-
cations' following the word 'landscaped' and that the word 'permanently' be deleted
from said sentence_ Further that the words 'other multiple dwelling structures,
multiple dwelling groupings' he deleted from Section 9352.3.
On motion by Wieder, Council approved Townlot Specific Plan Area one Ordinance as
amended by the following vote
AYLS: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1988 a first reading as amended by
reading by title and waiving further reading - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO NEW ARTICLE
935 ENTITLED, "TOWNLOT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA ONE," AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF DEVELOP-
MENT THEREFOR."
On motion by Wieder, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1988 as amended,
by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 74-16 - APPROVED - ORD 1989 - 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 from C2 Community Business District, R2 Medium Density
Residential District and R1 Low.Density Residential District to R1 Low Density Residential
District and R2 Medium Density Residential District, on property located northerly of
~Adams AVenue and westerly of Newland Street and consisting of approximately 92 acres
of land. rrdeJ
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The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication
and posting had been met and that she had received no written communications or
protests to Zone Case No. 74-18.
Mayor Gibbs 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 Duke, Council adopted Environmental Impact Report No. 74-12 and approved
Zone Case No. 74-18 by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1989 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 PRO-
PERTY LOCATED NORTHERLY OF ADAMS AVENUE AND WESTERLY OF NEWLAND STREET (ZONE CASE
74-18)."
On motion by Duke, Council Waived further reading of Ordinance No.. 1989 by the following
vote: 0
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 70-50 - APPROVED
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider a modification to the conditions of approval -for Conditional Exception No.
70-50 which permitted a 500 foot expansion to an existing runway at the Meadowlark
Airport. The modification would amend Condition #1 to read approximately as follows:
"The blast fence shall remain in its present position and shall be reduced in height
to approximately 4 feet. Plant material shall be installed immediately behind the
blast fence. The slatting of the chain link fence along Heil Avenue shall be repaired
and thereafter maintained with the plant screen barrier." The subject property is
located just south of Heil Avenue, east of Bolsa Chica Street and west of Graham
Street, in the R1, Low Density Residential District.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication
and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written
protests to the matter.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for
recommending approval of Conditional Exception No. 70-50.
Mayor Gibbs 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.
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A motion was made by Councilman Duke that based on the findings of Council, the
property owner, residents of the area and the pilots, that safety is a consideration
in said amendment, that the modification to Condition No. 1 of Conditional Exception
No. 70-50 be approved as follows: The blast fence shall remain in its present location
and shall be reduced in height to four (4) feet. Myoporums shall be planted directly
behind the blast fence and maintained to a height of four feet. The slatting of the
chain link fence along Heil Avenue shall be repaired and thereafter maintained with
the plant screen barrier. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 75-4 —APPEAL DENIED
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an
appeal filed by William C. Carlberg, President of Carlberg Montessori Schools, Newport
Beach, to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Use Permit No. 75-4,
to permit the establishment of a private school through ages 12 for approximately 120
students with the required play area facilities and off-street parking. The subject
site is located on the west side of Goldenwest Street, approximately 420 feet north
of Breeland Drive in the R1 Low Density Residential District.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication
and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written
protests to said appeal or to the recommendation of denial of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reason for
recommending denial of Conditional Use Permit 75-4. He also presented slides of the
area for Council's consideration.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mr. William Carlberg, President of Carlberg Montessori Schools, addressed Council
regarding the reasons why he believed the Conditional Use Permit should be approved
and stated that he believed the school would be an asset to the area.
Mrs. Karen West, resident of the area, addressed Council in favor of the proposed
use.
Mrs. Premerton, resident of the area, addressed Council in favor of the Conditional
Exception.
Mr. Carl Farnsworth, representing the owner of the church property to the north,
addressed Council and stated that the rock bands mentioned as having been on their
property were not connected to their organization. He informed Council that he
believed the school would be a compatible use.
Mrs. Mickey Korba, 6962 Moonbeam Drive, City, addressed Council and presented an
informal petition listing approximately 13 residents of the area opposed to the
granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 75-4. She then presented reasons why she did not
believe the school would be compatible to the area.
Mrs. Barbara E. Willis, '15802 Rollins Lane,.City, addressed Council in opposition
to the proposed use as she believed it would cause traffic congestion.
Mr. George Snyder, resident of Goldenwest Park to the north, addressed Council and
stated that he did not believe the proposed school use was a good use for R1 zoned
property.
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Mr. Willis Winn, addressed Council in opposition to the use as he believed it would
prove detrimental to the surrounding area.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no farther
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Duke, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and denied
Conditional Use Permit No. 75-4 based on the findings contained in the Planning
Commission transmittal. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Matney
ABSENT: Coen
HEARING - ANTIQUITIES PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a hearing on the proposed
Antiquities Preservation Ordinance of which a preliminary draft had been provided to
Council.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mrs. Carol Stadum, Geology Teacher, Huntington Beach high School, addressed Council
and displayed a two million year old whale bone .vertebrae, which had been discovered
in the City. She spoke regarding the importance of preserving archaeological and
paleontological sites. She pointed out various sections of the proposed ordinance
which she believed should be clarified.
Mrs. Roberta Greenwood, archaeologist of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
County, addressed Council in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Robert Montgomery, President of the Natural History Foundation of Orange County,
addressed Council and stated that he favored the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Douglas Davidson, representing a property owner at the northeast corner of Gold-
enwest Street and Warner Avenue, addressed Council regarding the problems which he
foresees in the proposed ordinance relative to property development.
Mr. A. V. Eggers, California State College, Dominguez Hills, Department of Anthro-
pology, addressed Council in favor of the proposed ordinance and spoke regarding
its value to the City. He spoke regarding the means by which funds might be derived
from State agencies to -aid in preservation.
Mr. John Maguire, 15110 Talbot Drive, representing the Pacific Coast Archaeological
Society, addressed Council and stated that he was presently excavating the remains
of an indian ceremonial site on Edwards Street. He spoke regarding the importance of
archaeological preservation.
Mr. Bill Foster, addressed Council regarding the importance of preserving archaeolog-
ical and paleontological sites.. He then addressed Council regarding what he believed
to be deficiencies in the proposed ordinance and stated the reasons why he believed it
would prove unworkable. He suggested that the ordinance be re -worked and made part of
the City's Environmental Impact Report process.
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.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council and Planning Director regarding
the proposed ordinance and the matter of effecting preservation through a revision of
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On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the Antiquities Preservation Ordinance in
concept and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance implementing the
proposal. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4086 and
4087 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
RES NO 4086 - ADOPTED - AUTH EXECUTION OF AGRMT - REVISION OF DIVISION 9 - HBOC
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH CONSULTANT ON REVISION AND REORGANIZATION OF DIVISION
9 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE."
RES NO 4087 - ADOPTED - RESULT OF THE CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS - 5/27/75
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH STATING THE
RESULT OF THE CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD MAY 27, 1975."
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 7501 - DUNBAR STREET - FORMATION APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works o£'a petition
signed by property owners fronting on Dunbar Street, requesting the creation of an
assessment district to construct sewer and water facilities. on Dunbar Street located
south of and paralleling Warner Avenue east of Bolsa Chica Street. The owners signing
the petition represent 54 percent of the land area involved and 11 owners of the 14
owners involved.
On motion by Wieder, Council authorized the Department of Public Works to proceed
with the formation of Dunbar Street Assessment District, Assessment District No.
7501. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
VACANCIES ON THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - DEFERRED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Design Review Board regarding the need
to fill two vacancies on the Board.
Mayor Gibbs stated that this item would be deferred to a later time.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD COMMUNICATION - CITY ENTRANCE.PROGRAM - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Design Review Board requesting Council
permission to proceed with the City Entrance Program project.
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The Planning Director reported on the matter.
On motion by Wieder, Council granted permission to the Design Review Board to proceed
with the City Entrance Program project as outlined in their transmittal dated May 8,
1975. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
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AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE - BIKEWAY PROJECT - APPROVED
The City Administrator presented a proposed agreement between the City and the County
of Orange relating to the designation and construction of a bikeway on Pacific Coast
Highway from Brookhurst Street to Beach Boulevard. He informed Council that this
agreement had previously been approved on September 3, 1974, however it was being
resubmitted at the request of the County to correct an error contained in the funding
estimates.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved that certain agreement dated June 1, 1975, by
and between the City of Huntington Beach and the County of Orange relating to the
designation and construction of a bikeway on Pacific Coast Highway from Brnokhurst
Street to Beach Boulevard, and authorized and directed the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute same on behalf of the city. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Cleric to read Ordinance No. 1985 by title;
waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
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ORD NO 1985 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHES DRAINAGE FEES
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING THERETO NEW CHAPTER 14.48 ESTABLISHING DRAINAGE FEES."
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EMERGENCY ORD NO 1991 - REPEAL OF ARTICLE 175
Councilwoman Wieder brought Council's attention to a proposed emergency ordinance
which would repeal Article 175 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code relative to the
real property transfer tax.
Discussion was held by the Council on the matter.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Weider to direct the Clerk to read Emergency Ordinance
No. 1991 in full and adopt same. The motion failed to pass by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Wieder
NOES: Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
ABSENT: Coen
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
On motion by Duke, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1990 and 1987
by title and waived further reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
ORD NO 1990 - FIRST READING - 'HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE'
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI-
NANCE CODE EXCEPTING DIVISION 9 THEREOF, AND ENACTING A RECODIFICATION OF CITY ORDI-
NANCES ENTITLED, "HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE"."
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ORD NO 1987 - FIRST READING - INSURANCE REQUIREMENT OF OIL OPERATORS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 15.16.090 PERTAINING TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENT OF OIL OPERATORS."
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CODE AMENDMENT NO 75-1 - APPROVED - ORD NO 1984 - FIRST READING
The Clerk presented proposed Code Amendment No. 75-1, initiated by the City Planning
Commission, the intent of which is to provide more flexible development standards to
be commensurate with new state laws regulating service station operations.
The public hearing on said code amendment was held on May 19, 1975 with decision
deferred to this date as there was not a voting quorum present.
Councilman Bartlett requested and was granted permission to abstain from voting on
the matter due to a passible conflict of interest.
On motion by Duke, Council approved Code Amendment No. 75-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
ABSTAIN: Bartlett
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1934 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9481.16 AND 9482.3 THROUGH 9482.10; BY AMENDING CERTAIN
SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 948; AND. ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 9481.17.3 AND 9481.17.4 ALL
PERTAINING TO SERVICE STATION STANDARDS."
On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1984 by the following
vote:
AYES:. Wieder, Matney,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
ABSTAIN; Bartlett
Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
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COMMUNICATION - FRANK H AYRES & SON CONSTRUCTION CO - TRACT 8736 - REQUEST APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from Frank H. Ayres and Son Construction Company
requesting that Council authorize the release of Tract 8736 for recordation prior to
the payment of 136 (units) park fees. The City Administrator and Planning Depart-
ment recommended approval on condition that the fees be paid at the time building
permits are issued for the second increment and again for the third increment.
The Planning Director reported on the matter for Council's information.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the request from Frank H. Ayres and Son
Construction Company and authorized the release -of Tract 8736 for recordation prior to
the payment of 136 (units) park fees on condition that the fees be paid at the time
building permits are issued for the second increment and again for the third increment.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
COMMUNICATION - COUNCILWOMAN WIEDER - ORANGE COUNTY BUDGET HEARING
The Clerk presented a communication from Councilwoman Wieder containing recommendations
relative to the Orange County Budget Bearing for transmittal to the Orange County
Board of Supervisors and the Orange County League of Cities.
On motion by Bartlett, Council received and filed the communication from Councilwoman
Wieder relative to the Orange County Budget Hearing. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Shipley
NOES: Wieder
ABSENT: Coen
MOTION TO UNSEAT MAYOR
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to unseat the Mayor.
The motion failed to pass by the following vote:
AYES: Matney
NOES: Duke, Gibbs
NO VOTE: Wieder, Bartlett, Shipley
ABSENT: Coen
ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Police Department Monthly Report April, 1975.
2. Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of O.C. - Resolution Service.
3. PUC - Order Instituting Investig&teion - Regarding Investment Credit Provisions
of the 1975 Tax Reduction Act. -1
4. Notice of Filing of Application and Public Hearing - Southern Calif. Gas Company -
Application No. 55676.
5. Communication from Congressman Andrew J. Hinshaw regarding the National Flood
Insurance Program.
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ADJOURNMENT
on motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Brach adjourned to Monday, June 9, 1975 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The
motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
ATTEST:
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Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Norma Brandel Gibbs
Mayor
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