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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-07-21'MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic.C:enter Huntington Beach., California Monday, July 21, 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, Caen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs Absent; Shipley V v C0MWN1 Y SK14 :9C!WJ+M - OCEAN VIEW HIC44 .SCHOOL SITE The City Administratay reported .011 a proposed community swim complex at the Ocean view High School site, He referred to Council action taken on February 25, 1975, adopting as part of the City's first year Housing and Comaatunity.Development Program, an allocation of $105,000 for a facility to assist the handicapped. He stated that Mr. Jay Settle and 'Mr, Scott Flanagan, Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent respectively, of the Huntington Beach Union High School District, were present to discuss the possibility of a ,joint project between the District and the City. Mr. Edward .S.elich, City Program Planning Administrator, reported on the grant received for the facility and discussion was held between the Council and City staff regarding the threes a4ternatives outlined in the City Administrator's communication dated July 18, 1975. In response to a question by Councilman Duke, the Recreation and Parks Director reported on the use of pools by various swim clubs. Councilman Duke expressed concern relative to -financial aspects of the project. Considerable discussion was held between the Council, staff, and school representatives regarding the miner in which a joint project could be accomplished. A motion was m&de by Councilman Matney, that $105,000 in dousing and Community Develop- ment funds be used to develop a handicapped pool facility on the Ocean View School site; included in this project would be a total phased Master Plan for an eventual 50 meter Community Swimming Complex of which the handicapped pool'would become a part. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Gibbs NOES: Duke ABSENT: Shipley V ADVENTURE L Y ., A motionwasmade by Qouncilman Duke that Adventure Playground in Bruce Brothers pit; be reinstated on a taq?Qra►ry basis making the necessary modifications to meet liability, insurance standards. The Recreation and Parks Director reported on the plans for the reactivation of the Adventure Playground And the prqposal for its eventual relocation to another site., 4 Pagc i;2: - Council minutt._ -- 7/21/75 The motion made by Councilman Duke was then passt-d by the following .roll call vote: AXES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, (jibbs NOES. None ABSENT: Shipley LESS The Mayor then called a recess of the meeting. RECONVENE The meeting was then reconvened by the Mayor. The Recreation and Parks Director presented slides of Adventure Playground and out- lined the changes which were planned. On motion by Duke, Council authorized the charge of a small fee (25� all day and l0c� after school) for entrance to Adventure Playground, to offset the insurance and collection costs. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Weider, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley COMMUNITY VEGETABLE GARDENS The Recreation and Parks Director reported on the Community Vegetable Garden Project and discussion was held between the Council and staff regarding the. manner in which the project should be implemented. Discussion was also held regarding locating the community garden at a location in Huntington Central Park. A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder to adept the recommendation of staff and authorize staff to explore entering into agreements with those members of the com- munity who have expressed interest in the Community Vegetable Garden Project. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: Coen ABSENT: Shipley 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 following vote: AYES: Winder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: gone ABSENT: Shipley A LMI'", i : Alicia M. Wentworth Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk z . Imputy City Clark Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and ex-officic Clerk of the City Council of the City Of Huntington Beach, California B �1[1 Norma Brandel Gibbs 4. - kr 4 Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, July 21, 1975 Mayor Gibbs called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7a00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The Invocation was given by Reverend ,lames De Lange - Faith Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Present: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, duke, Gibbs Absent: Shipley V CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - VOLKER STEINWALD - BICENTENNIAL MEET THE AMERICANS PROGRAM Mayor Gibbs presented a certificate of Recognition to Herr Volker Steinwald from Mainz, Germany, who is the City's first guest of the Bicentennial Meet the Americans Program. y: PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - DAVID D ROWLANDS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR On behalf of the Huntington Beach YMCA, the Mayor presented a plaque to Mr. David D. Rowlands, City Administrator. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES FROM NEW ZEALAND LIFE SAVING ASSOCIATION The Mayor displayed plaques which had been presented to the City Council and the Huntington Central Library from the New Zealand Life Saving Association during their visit to southern California. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS AWARDS The Director of Building and Community Development presented the following members of his staff with awards from the International Conference of Building Officials for passing tests in technical fields: Building Inspectors George Bendlin, Clifford Jones; Plumbing Inspectors Bill Wrather, Ross Howden, Dave Yeager, Warren Schulz; Electrical Inspectors Bill McKim and Harry.Rattelman. w' PRESENTATION TO MAYOR GIBBS Mrs. Elaine Schlup presented Mayor Gibbs with a silver charm which is a replica of the City's surfer statue. CONSENT CALENDAR:-- (ITEMS REMOVED) At the request of Councilman Coen, approval of the minutes were removed from the Consent Calendar for a separate vote due to the fact.that he had been absent from the meetings. -ON ��(Y1 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 7/21/75 On motion by Matney, the following items were approved as recommended by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley MONUMENT BOND - TRACT NO 8920 - H B INDUSTRIAL PARK - ACCEPTED - Accepted Monument Bond No. CA71096-90 for Tract No. 8920 located southwest of McFadden Avenue and Chemical Lane as recommended by the Director of Public Works. v' DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 8477 - STELLRECHT & BARTOLI - ACCEPTED - Accepted improvements.dedicated for public use in Tract No. 8477, located on the west side of Springdale Street, north of Heil 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. ANAHEIM-BARBER CITY C-03 CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS - Approved plans and specifications as required by the Flood Control Act for the improvement of the'Anaheim-Barber City C-03 Channel at the Navy (SPRR) railroad crossing northeast of Bolsa Chica Street. FINAL TRACT MAP NO 7079 - ALL OF TT 7079 - CHARLES O PAWLOWSKI - APPROVED - Accepted offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7079, being all of Tentative Tract No. 7079, located On the north side of Dorsett Drive, approx- imately 200 feet east of Miramar Lane, 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: 0.941; Lots: 4; Developer: Charles 0. Pawlowski, 12942 Magnolia, Garden Grove, California; adopted the map subject to standard conditions set forth in Resolution No. 3056 adopted October 20, 1969, with additional stip- ulations as follows: Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map and that the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. 7079 October 15, 1976; Adopted Negative Declaration No. 75-12 approved by the Environmental Review Board on March 4, 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. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - WATER MAINS - CC-333 - Accepted work on the construction of water mains in Newland Street, Edison Avenue, Graham Street and Garfield Avenue completed by Frank Brown Engineering for a final contract amount of $54,958.12, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion upon receipt of the required 10% guarantee bond. .v BID AWARD - NEWLAND STORM DRAIN PUMP STATION - CC:348 - PROTOCON, INC The Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that bids for the installation of the third pumping unit, which includes an engine, propeller pump, right angle gear head, and other appurtenances in the Newland Storm Drain Pump Station - Project CC-348, were received and opened at 10:00 A.M., on Monday, July 14, 1975, in the. Council Chamber by the Deputy City Clerk and the Director of Public Works and that Protocon, Inc., Signal Hill, California, was the low bidder with a total bid in the amount of $16,975. The Director of Public Works recommended a Council award the bid to Protocon, Inc. The bids submitted were as follows: 3-7 7 Pro#60c&k", Inc. Signal Hill $16, 975 Technical Utilities Downey $23,834 1 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 7/21/75 A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to award the contract for Project CC-322, Installation of the third pumping unit in the Newland Storm Drain Pump Station, to Protocon; Inc., the lowest responsible bidder for the bid amount of $16,975, hold all other bids until Protocon, Inc., has executed the contract for said work and filed the necessary bonds and insurance, and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders of the action and return their bid bonds forthwith. The motion was passed by the following vote: AXES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley f PUBLIC HEARINGS - ZONE CASES 75-3 "A" "B"I "C.rrr "D"' & "E" - APPROVED - ORDINANCE NOS 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 - FIRST READING Mayor Gibbs announced that this.was the day and lour set for public hearings on the following Zone Cases: YZONE CASE 75-3 "A" - Hearing on a change of zone from M2-0 and M2-0-CD (Heavy Industrial District combined with oil production in the Civic District) to R2-0 and R2-0-CD (Medium Density Residential combined with oil production in the Civic District). The subject area encompasses those properties generally located south of Yorktown Avenue to Utica Avenue between Delaware Street and Huntington Street and those proper- ties south of Wichita Avenue to Utica Avenue between Huntington Street and Alabama Street. v'ZONE CASE 75-3 "B" -.Hearing on a change of zone from M2-0 and 142-0-CD (Industrial District combined with oil production in the Civic District) to R2-0. and R2-0-CD (Medium Density Residential combined with oil production in the Civic District). The subject properties encompass that area generally located south of Clay Avenue, north of Seventeenth -Street between the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks on the west and Huntington Street on the east. /ZONE CASE 75-3 "C" - Hearing on a change of zone from M1 (Light Industrial District) to R2 (Medium Density Residential). The subject properties en- compass that area located south pf Hartford Avenue, north of Atlanta on the east side of Lake Street. ,-ZONE CASE 75-3 "D" - Hearing on a change of zone from M2-0-CD (Heavy Industrial District combined with oil production in the Civic District) to R2-0-CD (Medium Density Residential combined with oil.production in the Civic District). The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Lake Street and Seventeenth Street. (ZONE CASE 75-3 "E" - Hearing on a change of zone from M1 (Light Industrial Dis- trict) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential). The subject property is gen- erally located south of Yorktown Avenue approximately 165 feet east of Florida Street. Environmental Impact Reports No. 73-23 and No. 74-13 were approved by Council on April 21, 1975 and March 10, 1975 respectively, and cover pone Cases 75-3 "A" through "E" 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 Zone Cases, or to the recommendation of approval by the' -Planning 378 Commission. Page #4 - Council Minutes - 7/21/75 Mayor Gibbs declared the hearings opened. Mr. Dick Hammond, General Manager of Cambro Manufacturing Company, City, addressed Council regarding Zone Case 75-3 "B", and spoke regarding the need for a buffer zone between the industrial and residential area. Mr. Edward Selich, City Program Planning Administrator, spoke regarding the possi- bility of pursuing a 10 foot landscaped buffer between the residential development to the south of Clay Avenue that would act as a distance and sight barrier between the residential and industrial properties and a Precise Plan of Street Alignment which would limit the residential access on to Clay Avenue from Alabama and Oregon Streets which run on to Clay. In response to a question by Council regarding pro- cedure, he recommended that this matter be included in the Planning Department's Work Program.. Mr. Frederick Caldwell, addressed Council regarding the development of the area within Zone Case No. 75-3 "B" and stated that he was in favor of the proposed change of zone. There being no one further to speak on the matter and there being no further pro- tests filed, either oral or written, the hearings were closed by the Mayor. On motion by Duke, Council approved Zone Case Nos. 75-3 "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E", directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 by title and waived further reading of same by the following vote: AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES. None ABSENT: Shipley ORD NO 1999 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE 75-3 "A" "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORD ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE•FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF YORKTOWN AVENUE TO UTICA AVENUE, AND SOUTH OF WICHITA AVENUE TO UTICA AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 75-3 "A")." ORD NO 2000 - FIRST READING -- ZONE CASE J5-3 "B" "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 SOUTH OF CLAY AVENUE AND NORTH OF SEVENTEENTH STREET BETWEEN THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS ON THE WEST AND HUNTINGTON STREET ON THE EAST (ZONE CASE NO. 75-3 "B")." ORD NO 2001 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE 75-3 "C" "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 SOUTH OF HARTFORD AVENUE AND NORTH OF ATLANTA AVENUE ON THE EAST SIDE OF LAKE STREET ,(ZONE CASE NO. 75-3 "C").." ORD NO 2002 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE 75-3 "D" "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDINGiTHE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAKE STREET AND SEVENTEENTH STREET ONE CASE NO. 75-3 "D")." Page #5 - Council Minutes - 7/21/75 ORD NO 2003 - FIRST READING - ZONE CASE 75-3 "E" "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING `rHE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE ON ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF.YORKTOWN AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 165 FEET EAST OF FLORIDA STREET (ZONE: CASE NO. 75-3 "E")." On motion by Matney, Council directed the Planning Staff to place in their Work Schedule the project of designing a buffer zone and limiting access to Clay Street in reference to Zone Case No. 75-3 "B". The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN OF ALIGNMENT 75-2 - APPROVED The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Precise Plan of Alignment No. 75-2 which proposes the realignment of Mansion Avenue between Main Street and Delaware Street and the intersection of Lake Street and 17th Street at Mansion Avenue. 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 precise plan of alignment. The City Program Planning Administrator presented a resume of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of Precise Plan of Alignment 75-2. 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. Councilman Coen questioned aspects of the proposed alignment and the Program Planning Administrator provided information on the matter. w On motion by Duke, Council adopted Negative Declaration No. 75-17; approved Precise Plan Alignment No. 75-2 and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting same. The motion was passed by the following vote:. AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN OF ALIGNMENT 75-5 - APPROVED Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Precise Plan of Alignment 75-5, which proposes to amend Precise Plan No. 72-4 by deleting from such plan the proposed street located on the south side of Warner Avenue between Leslie Lane.and the R-1 property approximately 285 feet easterly thereof and to extend the proposed street located parallel to and approximately 200 feet west of Newquist Street northerly to Warner Avenue. 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 proposed precise plan of alignment. Page #6 - Council Minutes - 7/21/75 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 Coen, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No...74-161; approved Pre- cise Plan Alignment No. 75-5 and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordin- ance effecting same. PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN OF ALIGNMENT 75-6 - APPROVED Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Precise Plan of Alignment 75-6 to consider a proposal to terminate McFadden Avenue in a cul-de-sac at the westerly boundary of the industrial properties located between Graham and Bolsa Chica Streets. The closure is proposed to lessen the impacts of industrial and vehicular truck traffic circulating through the residential area to the west. 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 precise plan of alignment. Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open. Mr. Max Fraley, resident on McFadden Avenue,.addressed Council in favor of the precise plan due to safety factors. 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 approved Precise Plan Alignment No. 75-6 and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED On motion by Wieder, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4105, 4106, 4107 and 4108 by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the.following roll call vote: AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley RES NO 4105 - ADOPTED - DELETION FROM COUNTY STRUCTURAL FIRE TAX - FY 1.975--76 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO DELETE ALL AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FROM THE COUNTY STRUCTURAL FIRE TAX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76." RES NO 4106 - ADOPTED - INTENT TO VACATE PORTION OF NORTH NEW.BRITAIN LANE "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING ITS Ir INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF NORTH NEW BRITAIN LANE 510 FEET SOUTH OF ADAMS a] {,ENuz. of Page #7 - Council Minutes - 7/21/75 nS NO 4107 - ADOPTED - POLICY FOR TOWING SERVICES "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR TOWING SERVICES FOR THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE J&PARTHENT AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3826." 4•, RES NO 4108 - ADOPTED REQUESTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - COUNTY OF ORANGE "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTL3G FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE COUNTY OF ORANGE." The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of Resolution Nos. 4109, 4110 and 4111 pertaining to the Huntington Beach Management Employees' Organization, Huntington Beach Executive Management Team and the Non - associated employees respectively. The City Adminstrator clarified the title of Assistantant Director of Building and Community Developement and stated that it would be re -typed to reflect this correction. On motion by Wieder, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4109, 4110 and 4111 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote. AYES: Weider, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley RES NO 4109 - ADOPTED - MEHOP,AI DUM, OF AGRMF - H B HANAGEKMT EKPLO LEES ©RG1KNIZOLTION "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HU14TINGTON BEACH APPROVING At+iI3 IMPLEMENTING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMEJ" WITH THE HUNTINGTON REACH MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES' O1ZG NI ZATION . " RES NO 4110 - ADOPTED - MEMORANDUM OF AC,RMT - H B EXECUTIVE MMAGEMENT TEAM "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND IMPIXMENTING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEM." RES NO 4111 - ADOPTED - APPROVING "iAY & BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN NON -ASSOCIATED EMPLOYEES "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING PAY AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN NON -ASSOCIATED EMPLOYEES." OCEAN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTALIIMPACT REPORT Councilwoman Wieder reported that Council had received a communication from the Huntington Beach Environmental Council dated July 11, 1975, relative to the prepar- ation of an Environmental Impact Report by the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the construction of the Ocean View High School. Mr. Edward Selich, City Planning Program Administrator, reported on the matter stating that the school district was presently preparing an }Environmental Impact Report for the project. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder to accept the recom- mandation of the Environmental Council requesting that Council communicate with the Huntington Beach Union High School District Board of Trustees and Administration, indicating the Council's willingness to cooperate with them on the preparation of an environmental impact report and to make available city staff support as well as the assistance of the Environmental Impact Report Committee of the Environmental Council. The motion was passed by the following vote. AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs ;NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley Page #8 - Council Minutes - 7/21/75 OFV1NX = - FIRST READING On motion, by Duke, Council directed the Clerk to give Ordinance Nos. 1997 ana 1998 a reading by title and waived further reading by the following vote: AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: bone ABSENT: Shipley ORD NO 1997 - FIRST READING AMENDS CODE -- SPEED LIMITS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10y12,,020 AND 10.12.040 THEREOF PERTAINING TO SPEED LIMITS." ORD NO 1998 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE - DRAINAGE "AN ORDINAANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 14.48.050THEREOF PERTAINING TO DRAINAGE." COMMUNICATION - ISSUANCE OF PARKING CITATIONS AT CITY HALL PARKING LOT The City Administrator spoke regarding the designation of parking areas at City Hall and stated that more public parking was to be made available. Councilman Coen suggested that prior to citing a citizen for illegal parking, a check be made with the Police Department to determine if the individual has previously been issued a warning citation. ADVEWMRE PIAYGRDUM - CLARIFICATION OF ACTION TAKEN At the request of the City Adminstrator, the Council clarified its action on Adventure Playground taken at the adjourned regular meeting held earlier in the evening, and stated that they had approved Recommendations 1 and 2 as set forth in the Recreation and Parks Department Communication dated July 15, 1975. SUPPORT OF COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVLRNMENTS - DELAY OF OFFSHORE OIL LEASING The City Administrator addressed Council regarding a communication he had received from the office of the Mayor, City of Los Angeles, dated July 16, 1975, regarding Federal proposals for offshore oil development. He requested Council direction as to whether they desire to have a staff representative attend the meeting on July 24, 1975 at City Hall in Los Angeles. Councilwoman Wieder spoke regarding the importance of the City taking position in support of a delay of the Southern California Lease Sale until the legislation introduced by Congressmen Miller and Wiggens on this matter can be considered. She stated that the City Attorneys of the cities within the Council of Local Govern- ments have been very active and that she hoped the City Attorney's office mould again represent the City to state the position that the City is not opposed to offshore oil drilling but believes it should be delayed until this legislation can be considered. She also spoke regarding the possibility of litigation being taken against the Federal Government by the cities, State Attorney General and the Los Angeles City Attorney relative to the legality of offshore oil leasing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that the City express, as a member of the Council of Local Governments, its support of the Council in requesting a delay of the Southern California lease sale until pending Congressional legislation which encompasses an assessment of oil resources on the Southern California outer Con- tinental Shelf, a projection of on -shore impacts from various levels and locations of oil development and a projection of the effect of Coastal Plan Policies on pro- jected on -shore impacts is considered. Page ##9 - Council Minutes - 7/21/75 following discussion by Council, the motion was passed by the following vote: AYLS: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley w Councilwoman Wieder requested an opinion from the City Attorney relative to the City joining other cities in litigation against the Federal government. The City Attorney stated that he would be in a position to report on the subject following the forth - corning meeting of the Council on Local Governments. ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING The City Administrator informed Council that the Orange County League of Cities meeting, normally held the second Thursday of each month, would be held on Thursday, July 24., 1975. MEETING WITH CHAIRMEN OF CITY BOARDS -;AND COMMISSIONS The City Administrator informed Council that two members of the Planning Commission were unable to be present at the meeting scheduled between the City Council and various city board and commission chairmen. Discussion was held by Council to determine the Council members who could be present at this meeting. POLICY LEADERS SEMINAR The, City Administrator reported that he had just received notice from the' League of California Cities that a Policy Leaders Seminar would be held in San Francisco, on August 22-23, 1975. The City Administrator informed Council that he would provide them with a report on their budget for conferences. SLATER PUMP STATION - CC-332 Mr. Don Kiser, City Division Engineer, addressed Council regarding Project CC-332 Slater Pump Station, and the necessity of substituting the prime contractor in place of the subcontractor listed on the original bid for the placement of reinforcing steel on said project. He stated that Council consent to the substituion was required, and following discussion it was determined that this item could considered on July 28, 1975. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED - CALIFORNIA ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES Councilman Duke spoke regarding the calls he has received regarding the services of California Animal Control, and discussion was held on the matter by Council and staff. A motion was made by Councilman Duke that a public hearing be scheduled to determine whether California Animal Control should continue to provide animal control service to the City. Councilman Matney requested that in the event the City wishes to discontinue the contract with Califomia Animal Control, that the City Attorney's Office research and document those reasons for breaking the contract. Councilman Coen stated the reasons why he believed that as well as receiving a report from the City Attorney he would recommend that prior to a public hearing on the matter, that the City Council receive the findings, if any, of the Animal Care and Control Commission pertaining to this matter. ,3t�4 Page #10 - Council Minutes - 7/21/75 Discussion was held by Council on the matter. w A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder to amend Councilman Duke's motion to include that a hearing shall beheld by the Huntington Beach Animal Care and control Com� mission on the manner in which California Animal Control executes their contract with the City; that a report be presented to the City Council no later than the first meeting in September and that public notice be given in the same form and manner as City Council hearings. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney. Duke . NOES: Gibbs ABSENT: Shipley COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL TRASH PICK UP SCHEDULE Councilman Bartlett spoke regarding the refuse collection schedule and the City Administrator stated that residential refuse collection would occur only once per week, however the pick up for. industrial and commercial refuse would remain the same. _� "NUCLEAR POWER PLA14T.S INITIATIVE" A motion was made by Councilman Matney that Council concur with the City of Santa Ana and the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce in their opposition to "Nuclear Power Plants Initiative" proposed for the California spring election in 1976, and that copies of this action be transmitted to the City of Santa Ana and the Hunt- ington Beach Chamber of. Commerce. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen. Matney, Gibbs NOES: None ABSTAIN: Duke ABSENT: Shipley STATUS OF CURBSIDE MAIL BOXES Councilwoman Wieder requested information relative to the status of the curbside mail boxes which had become a requirement of the United States Post.Office. The City Administrator reported that permits were being issued for the installation of curbside mail boxes and the City Attorney reported on the Release and Hold Harmless Agreement and Agreement To Remove Curbside Mail Sox upon Passage of Congressional Legislation Which Would Prohibit the Postal Department from Requiring Same. STATUS OF PUBLIC CABLE TELEVISION AUTHORITY FRANCHISE Councilman Coen spoke regarding the status of the franchise with Public Cable.Tel- evision Authority and stated that copies of a letter dated June 18, 1975 directed to the PCTA from the proposed franchisee were available, together with a letter to the underwriters of the bond which may eventually be issued in this matter. ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Councilman Duke spoke regarding the possibility of private enterprise and the City joining in.projects which will benefit the interests of each. He cited the pos- sibility of the city contacting soap companies to determine their interest in spon- soring the children's mud slide:at Adventure Playground for payment of the city's 36,5nsurance premium. Councilman -Duke stated that the city may discover many instances -' where this idea could prove feasible. Page #11 - Council Minutes - 7/21/75 Councilwoman Gibbs recommended that this idea be explored relative to providing bus stop benches. The Council requested the City Attorney to investiate the City's ordinance regarding commercial advertising on bus benches. BILLBOARD STATUS Councilwoman Wieder inquired as to the status of the city's efforts to effect the removal of billboards within the City and the City Attorney stated that the city was in litigation at the Superior Court level but had not gone to trial. He recommended that the City await the appellate court's decision to the appeal on the matter by the City of San Diego. PROCLAMATION - HUNTINGTON BEACH NIGHT WITH THE ANGELS - ANAHEIM STADIUM Mayor Gibbs informed Council that a Proclamation was being prepared which would desig- nate the evening of September 2, 1975, as "The Official Huntington Beach Night with the Angels at the Anaheim Stadium." COSTA MESA GRAND PRIX BICYCLE RACE Councilwoman Gibbs reported that she had represented the City. in the Costa Mesa Grand Prix Bicycle Race and that the City of Costa Mesa was appreciative of the Showmobile which was lent to them by the city for this event. W� STATUS OF FOUNTAINS - CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY Councilwoman Gibbs reported on the architect's concern relative to the operation of the fountains at the Central City Library and Mr. Don Kiser stated that he had not received the communication and that he would investigate the matter. Y; RESIGNATION RICHARD ALTIMARI - H B LIBRARY & CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER The Mayor informed Council of Mr. Richard A. Altimari's communication of resignation from the Board of Trustees of the Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Resource Center effective October 1, 1975. On motion by Duke, Council accepted Mr. Altimari's resignation from the Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Resource Center and directed that a commendation in ap- preciation of his services be prepared. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley REPORT ON VACANCIES - CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Councilwoman Wieder requested that the City Administrator make available to Council the status of the vacancies on city commissions together with any applications for such appointments. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Duke, the regular meeting of the City Council of'the City of Huntington ' Beach adjourned at 9:30 P.M. to Monday, July 26, 1975 at 7:00 P.M.,., 1 the Council Chamber. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Wieder, Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs.}"!, NOES: None . ABSENT: Shipley 3 Page #12 -- Council Minutes - 7/21/75 ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk EA �.�Ll, Rai . l u _ lw. 64? Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California By 1•�y., Deputy City Clerk Norma Brandel Gibbs Mayor 1