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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-09-1514INUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, September 15, 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: Bartlett, Matney Shipley, Duke, Gibbs Absent: Wie der, Coen 4j w EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Gibbs called an Executive Session of the City Council at 5:40 P.M. to discuss pending litigation and/'or personnel matters. RECESS A recess of the City Council was called by the Mayor at 5:40 P.M. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 6:10 P.M. JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL AND H B ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL COMMISSION Mr. Robert Baker, Chairman of the Huntington Beach Animal Care and Control Commission introduced the fallowing members of the commission: Mrs. Annette Morrow, Dr. Max Graehl, and Mrs. Vera Stuppy. He informed Council that Mrs. Pat Guiver was unable to be present at the meeting. Mr. Baker stated that the commission's major concern was the need to improve communi- cations with the Council. Discussion was held regarding the commission's problem relative to the recording and distribution of the minutes of their meetings. The Council appointed Mr. Darrel Cohoon, city staff member, to serve as the Secretary to the Huntington Beach Animal Care and Control Commission. Mr. Baker stated the need for a Council liaison member, and the Council stated that an appointment could be made following discussion on the matter by the entire Council. Mr. Baker also advised Council of the commission's need to work more closely with the.. Public Information office. A motion was 'made by Councilman Duke that a schedule of meeting dates for all city boards, commissions and councils be mailed out in the city water bills. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES:' Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Coen .a Page #2 - Council Minutes - 9/15/75 Mr. Baker informed Council of the areas of animal control service which the Com- mission believes it should have input and discussion on the matter was held. Mrs. Morrow addressed Council.regarding the city ordinance as it pertains to State law and police powers authorization, and discussion was held between the Council, Commission and City Attorney. Councilman Matney stated .his concern relative to the procedure of requiring sworn testimony of witnesses at.the public hearing to be held by the Animal Care and Control Commission on September 16, 1975. Discussion was held on the matter by the Council and Commission. A motion was made by Councilman Duke that each witness have the option of presenting sworn or unsworn testimony during the public hearing relative to the performance of contractual services by California Animal Control to be conducted by the Huntington Beach Aninmal Care and Control Commiisson on September 16, 1975. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Coen The City Attorney informed Council that if it was their intention for a court reporter to record the hearing, he would recommend that funds be allocated for this purpose. On motion by Shipley, Council authorized an expenditure of funds to cover the cost of a deposition by a court reporter at the. September 16, 1975 public hearing con- . ducted by the Huntington Beach Animal Care and Control Commission. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke NOES: Gibbs ABSENT: Wieder, Coen ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth Norma Brandel Gibbs City Clerk Mayor 4 4A. MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, September 15, 1975 Mayor Gibbs called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. The Fledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber.. The Invocation was given by Everett Auger, Minister, Westminster Christian Church. ROLL CALL Present: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs Absent: Wieder, Coen The Mayor stated that Councilwoman Wieder and Councilman Coen were absent from the Council meeting due to a religious holiday. - PROCLAMATION - "NATIONAL 4-H CLUB WEEK" - OCTOBER 5-11. 1975 Mayor Gibbs read a proclamation designating the week of October 5-11, 1975 as 'National 4-H Club Week' in the City of Huntington Beach. Alan Quinn, Jr., Club Reporter, accepted the proclamation from the Mayor. PRESENTATION TO H B FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDICS Mrs. Pat Bell and Mrs. Susie Smith, representing the Huntington Beach -Fountain Valley Board of Realtors presented a check to Captain Robert Baker, Paramedic Coordinator, in the amount of $1,180. The check represented the proceeds of a rummage sale conducted by their organization and was presented to the City for the purpose of furthering the wonderful work accomplished by the Huntington Beach Fire Department Paramedics. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED) Mayor Gibbs stated that the. item pertaining to a drainage facility reimbursement agreement would be removed from the consent calendar at the recommendation of staff. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by Duke, the following items were approved as recommended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs - NOES. None ABSENT: Wieder, Coen SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 6948 - H B INDUSTRIAL PARK - Acepted Monument Bond CA71098-06, Faithful Performance Bond CA71098-05, Labor and Material Bond CA71098-06 - (Commercial Union Insurance Company); approved and authorized execution of the Subdivison Agreement for Tract No. 6948, as recommended by the Director of Public Works Page #2 - Council Minutes - 9/15/75 APPLICATION FOR COUNCIL PERMIT - 'FAMILY FUN, INC.' - APPROVED - Approved an a application for Council permit submitted by Martin and Carol Davis to conduct an amusement arcade business dba 'Family Fun, Inc.,' 16043 Bolsa Chica Street, City. v AMENDED FINAL TRACT MAP NO 8662 - ALL OF TT 8662-_GRAZIADIO_& GRAZIADIO - Accepted offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Amended Final Tract Map No. 8662, all of Tentative Tract 8662, located south of Pearce Avenue between Blanton and Lynn Streets, 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: 2.003; Lots: 8; Developer: Graziadio and Graziadio, Huntington Beach, California; adopted the map subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 3056 adopted October 29, 1969, with additional stipulations as follows: Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map, drainage for the Subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to the recordation of the final map. Said system shall be designed to provide for siltation and erosion control from within the proposed development, and the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. 8662 on May 28, 1976. 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 for recordation until the aforementioned conditions have been met. 4, SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 8687 - HUNTINGTON VIEW POINT - Accepted Monument Bond #8882634, Faithful Performance Bond #5970943, Labor and Material Bond #597093 - (Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland); approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract 8687 as recommended by the Director of Public Works. FINAL TRACT MAP NO 8687 - ALL OF TT 8887 - GRAZIADIO DEVELOPMENT CO - Accepted offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 8687, all of Tentative Tract 8687, located at the southeast corner of Ellis Avenue and Chapel 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: 10.017, Lots: 79 numbered and 8 lettered lots; Developer: Graziadio Development Corporation, Huntington Beach, California; adopted the map subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 3056 adopted October 29, 1969, with additional stipulations as follows: Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map and the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. 8687 on May 5, 1976. Adopted Exemption Declaration No. 74-94 granted by the Environmental Review Board on July 30, 1974. 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 for recordation until the aforementioned conditions have been met. FINAL TRACT MAP NO 6948 - ALL OF TT 6948 - H B INDUSTRIAL PARK - Accepted offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 6948, all of Ten- tative Tract 6948, located at the northwesterly corner of McFadden Avenue and Graham 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: 31.554; Lots: 46; Developer: Huntington Beach Industrial Park, Newport Beach, California; adopted the map subject to standard conditions set forth by Page #3 - Council Minutes - 9/15/75 1 e the Department of Public Works and the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 3056 adopted October 29, 1969, with additional stipulations as follows: That the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. 6948 on December 17 1976. 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 for recordation until the aforementioned conditions have been met. Y BID AWARD -.WARNER AVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS CC-341 CERTIFIED GENERAL ENGINEERING The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that bids for the construction of highway improvements on Warner Avenue between Graham Street and Lark Zane were received and opened at 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday, September 10, T975, in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works and that Certified General Engineering Contractors, Inc., Orange, California, was the low bidder with a total bid in the amount of $44,834.78. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the bid to Certified General Engineering Contractors, Inc., Orange, California. The bids sumbitted were as follows: Certified General Eng. Contractors, Inc. - Orange Sully Miller Contracting Co. - Orange Continental Grading & Paving, Inc. - Costa Mesa McGrew Construction Company, Inc. - Santa Ana R. J. Noble - Orange A. M. Paving Company - Whittier C. A. Vogel Construction - Diamond Bar Silveri & Ruiz Construction Co. - Fullerton Griffith Company - Irvine Lewis Paving, Inc. - Costa Mesa E. L. White Company, Inc. - Orange - $44,834.78 (corrected) - $47,941.95 - $48,721.75 - $49,403.95 - $51,106.10 - $52,663.00 - $53,804.50 - $54,743.00 - $56,464.30 - $56,837.70 - $58,589.81 A motion was made by Councilman Matney to award the contract for Project CC-341, Warner Avenue Improvements, to Certified General Engineering Contractors, -Inc., Orange, California, the lowest responsible bidder for the bid amount of $44,834.78, as corrected, hold all other bids until Certified General Engineering Contractors, 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: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Coen PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 75-07 -- APPROVED - ORD 2014 - FIRST READING - ND NO. 75-26 - ADOPTED Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider a Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 75-07 which will amend Precise Plan No. 69-01 by deleting the cul-de-sacs at the northerly termination of Keelson Lane and the southerly termination of Elm Street, and to extend Keelson Lane northerly to connect with the alignment of Elm Street. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication, notifica- tion and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to said precise plan or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission. 444 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 9/15/75 The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for .recommending approval of Precise Plan No. 75-07. He also reported on the disposition of the water well at this area, as the owners of the well had expressed concern in this regard during the public hearing held by the Planning Commission. 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 Bartlett, Council adopted Negative Declaration No. 75-26 and approved Precise Plan of Street Alignment No..75-07. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Coen The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2014 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 31 TO DELETE CUL-DE-SACS AT THE NORTHERLY TERMINATION OF ELM STREET, AND TO EXTEND KEELSON LANE NORTHERLY TO CONNECT WITH ELM STREET (PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 75-07)." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2014 by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Coen RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED On motion by Bartlett, the Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4133 and 4134 by title,; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs I1Ci]6��.S.T ABSENT: Wieder, Coen f' RES NO 4133 - ADOPTED - DEDICATION OF EASEMENT - MEADOWLARK GOLF COURSE FRONTAGE "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DEDICATING AN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF HEIL AVENUE FOR STREET AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES." RES NO 4134 - ADOPTED - SUPPORTS AB 1g52 - STATE LANDS COMMISSION INVESTIGATION "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1952." Lf r RE2UEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - JOSEPH RANDAZZO Mr. Joseph Randazzo, 9112 Colbraggan Drive, City, addressed Council and read an informal petition listing approximately 401 signatures of persons served by Moffett $Elementary School, Sowers Intermediate School and St. Simon and Jude School, requesting 4 4Or- Page #5 - Council Minutes - 9/15/75 that a crossing guard be placed at the intersection %f Magnolia Street and Indianapolis Avenue for the safety and protection of school children using said intersection during the morning when they walk to these schools and upon their return. He spoke regarding the reasons why they believed a crossing guard was needed, and the reasons why they believed the current policy should be changed. The Mayor informed Mr. Randazzo that this matter had been brought to Council's attention and that the staff had been requested to investigate the situation including the possibility that older students could assist in crossing.. The Director of Public Works informed Council that Mr. C. Palmer representing the Huntington Beach City School District was present. The Director of Public Works also stated that his department had made a preliminary study on the matter, however there were many ramifications relative to the situation, and that he believed it would be advisable that the matter be further studied to ascertain all the facts. Mr. C. Palmer addressed Council and reviewed the policy of the Huntington Beach City School District through the years, stating that they have worked with the Department of Public Works and the Police Department in working out safety factors and that they concurred with the City's policy. He also stated that the legality of using older children as crossing guards should be explored. Mr. Randazzo stressed the fact that several schools were involved in this intersection. Councilman Duke requested that the matter be studied by the Traffic Department, Police Department and Mr. Palmer for report to Council at the October 6, 1975 Council meeting. He also requested that Mr. Randazzo be kept apprised of the matter. RE 9UEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL SARAH JOHNSON Mrs. Sarah Johnson addressed Council regarding the difficulties she had encountered due to her automobile being towed away three times from the area in front of her home. She explained the extreme circumstances which had prevented the car from complying with parking time limitations. Following discussion, the matter was referred to the City Administrator. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO 2007 - ADOPTED - SUSPENSION OF PERMIT Mayor Gibbs requested that Ordinance No. 2007 be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar and deferred for one week inasmuch as a late letter had been received regarding the matter. Councilman Matney requested clarification as to the reasons for deferment. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Matney to direct the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2007,- and waive further reading of same - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNCIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 5.24.075. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Coen On motion by Matney, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2007 bythe following roll call vote: AYES: Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs �` NOES: Bartlett ABSENT: Wieder, Coen Page #6 - Council Minutes - 9/15/75 ORDINANCE NO 2010 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 74-05 The Clerk presented ordinance No. 2010 for a second reacting 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 APPROXIMATELY 1500 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF TALBERT AVENUE AND EDWARDS STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 74-05)." Councilman Matney requested and was granted permission to abstain from voting on the proposed ordinance. Following a reading by title, on motion by Duke, Council waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2010 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSTAIN: Matney ABSENT: Wieder, Coen On w tion by Duke, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 2011, 2012 and 2013 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Coen v ORD NO 2011 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 75-05 "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 NORTH OF YORKTOWN AVENUE AND WEST OF MAGNOLIA STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 75-05)." ORD NO 2012 - ADOPTED - ZONE` CASE NO 75"06 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED 352 FEET WEST OF BROOKHURST STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 690 FEET NORTH OF BANNING AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 75-06)." ORD NO 2013 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 75-07 "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 EAST SIDE OF DELAWARE STREET 430 FEET SOUTH OF ADAMS AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 75-07)." ORDINANCES - FIRST READING The City Administrator reported that Council had been provided with copies of a memorandum from his office dated September 12, 1975 relative to proposed Ordinance No. 2015. On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2015 by title and waived further reading by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Weider, Coe �-J 1 Page #7 - Council Minutes - 9/15/75 ORD NO 2015 - FIRST READING - UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER 3.28 PERTAINING TO THE UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX." COMMUNICATION - RALPH DURAN - STREET CONDITIONS - REFERRED TO DPW The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Ralph Duran, Project Esperonza (Motown) regarding the lack of sidewalks on Florida Street from Pacifica Hospital, north to Main Street. At the recommendation of Councilman Duke, the communication, from Mr. Ralph Duran was received and filed, and the Director of Public Works was requested to prepare a report on this matter and also an update on the street lighting in this area, for presentation to Council by October 6, 1975. y. PROPOSED CONSULTANT'S AGRMT NO 2 - DONALD FRISCHER - SAN DIEGO FREEWAY OFF -RAMP The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a communication from the Director of Public Works regarding the proposed consultant's agreement No. 2 for the San Diego Freeway off -ramp study, which.included several alternative actions which could be taken by the City. He stated that the Public Works Director and he recommended that Alternative A be selected which would provide for a 50/50 split cost between the City and private landowners. The Director of Public Works informed Council that he had received a written guarantee of fifty percent participation by the private sector. On motion by Matney, Council authorized the City to proceed with the San Diego Freeway off -ramp study as requested with an even split of costs between the City and private sector. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Coen y.. MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a commun- ication from the Director of Public Works dated September 12, 1975 regarding the proposed Multi -Modal Transportation Center to be located on currently vacant land south of the San Diego Freeway and easterly of Gothard Street. The Director of Public Works presented a review of the proposed project and stated that it appeared the Orange County Transit District was willing to assume the role of lead agent for the Multi -Modal Transportation Center. On motion by Matney, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution asking the Orange County Transit District to assume the role of lead agent for the Multi -Modal Transportation Center. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett,,Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Coen Page #8 - Council Minutes - 9/15/75 TESTIMONY - H B ANIMAL CONTROL & CARE COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Gibbs regested that the press publicize the fact that either sworn or unsworn testimony will be permissible at the public hearing which will be held -September 16, 1975 by the Huntington Beach Animal Care and Control Commission relative to the performance of animal control services in the City. 4 TRANSFERS FROM CIVIC IMPROVEMENT & REVENUE SHARING FUNDS - APPROVED The City Administrator reported on proposed transfers from the Civic Improvement and Revenue Sharing Funds on which Council had deferred action at the last Council meeting. He informed Council that they had been provided with copies of Council Resolutions pertaining to this matter. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved transfers from the Civic Improvement Fund to the General Fund and transfers from Revenue Sharing Funds to the General Fund necessary to balance the 1974-75 City budget. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSTAIN: Matney ABSENT: Wieder, Coen v DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA - MEETING SCHEDULED The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the Downtown Redevelopment Project. The Planning Director informed Council that they had been provided with his memo- randum written to the City. Administrator dated September 12,,1975, containing infor- mation on this matter. He informed Council of the necessity to appoint a project area committee pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code and presented a recommendation as to the procedure by which appointments could be made. He recom- mended that the Project Area Committee be designated as an interim committee, prior to the appointment of a permanent committee. The Planning Director also spoke regarding the retaining of a consultant to guide the preparation and implementation of a Re- development Plan, and the financial considerations of the project. Councilman Matney requested that an Executive Session be held between the Council and the principals involved including the insurance company, City legal counsel, the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development and the Planning Director. It was determined that the Executive Session could be held during a meeting of the City Council to be scheduled for September 22, 1975. AUTHORIZATION TO PAY INSURANCE PREMIUM - ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND The Deputy City Administrator informed Council that a report was being prepared relative to the status of Adventure Playgroundas had been requested by Council at the September 8, 1975 meeting. He informed Council that the binder on the insurance premium would expire on September 18, 1975 and that a commitment must be made by the City if the City intends to avail itself of the insurance. He stated that the insurance carrier had indicated that a reduction in the premium was possible if the park were to remain open only on weekends and summertime, however the amount could not be established prior to the expiration of the binder. Discussion was held by Council on the matter. 1 1 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 9/15/75 On motion by Shipley, Council authorized the payment of the insurance premium for Adventure Playground by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Coen t.: ATTENDANCE AT ORANGE COUNTY IATERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL HEARING Mayor Gibbs stated that the Council had received a letter from the Orange County Intergovernmental Coordinating Council inviting Council to attend a hearing on September 24, 1975 at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center for the purpose of explaining the pros and cons of the organization. Following discussion it was determined that Councilmen Bartlett,' Matney and Shipley would attend the meeting. STATEMENT - COUNCILMAN MATNEY Councilman Matney read one of his favorite poems entitled 'Invictus' to the Council and audience. He then stated his position relative to his implicit obligations and rights as a Council person. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Gibbs called an Executive Session of the City Council to discussion pending litigation and/or personnel matters. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the City Council. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Gibbs. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, September 22, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber. Motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Alicia M. Wentworth Norma Brandel Gibbs City Clerk Mayor