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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Thursday, October 23, 1975
Mayor Gibbs called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Gibbs.
ROLL CALL
Present: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
Duke - (arrived at 7:30 P.M.)
Absent: Coen
PRESENTATION OF CHECK - RESTORATION OF THE NEWLAND HOUSE
On behalf of the Library Director and the Huntington Beach Cultural Center,
Mrs. Jacqueline Schmidt, Library Board Chairman, presented a $500 check to the Mayor
from the Trustees of the America the Beautiful Fund and the California American Rev-
olution Bicentennial Commission - American Revolution Bicentennial Administration for
the restoration of the Newland House. The Mayor then presented the check to
Mr. Rodney ,Tones, Chairman of the Huntington Beach Historical Society. Mr. Jones
expressed the society's appreciation and informed the Council and audience of other
assistance from the community which had been volunteered.
PROCLAMATION - HOLLOWEEN - OCTOBER 31, 1975.- MEET 'N TREAT DAY
Mayor Gibbs proclaimed Friday, October 31, 1975 as "Meet 'N Treat Day" in the City
and encouraged the cooperation of all citizens in making this a happy and safe occasion
for children and adults alike.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Matney, the following items were approved as recommended by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney,. Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen, Duke J
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - WARNER FIRE STATION & HUNTINGTON HARBOUR FACILITY - CC-240
Accepted work on the construction of a bulkhead, boat ramp and related channel
excavation completed by G. A. Macild Construction Company, Inc., for a final
contract amount of $284,038.19, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion with the Orange County itcorder upon receipt of.the required guarantee bond.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION #74-141 HEIL &UNUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CC-297 - AHFP #752 -
Adopted Negative Declaration No. 74-141 relative to Heil Avenue street improvements
Arterial Highway Financing Project No. 752 and authorized the issuance of the Notice
of Determination.
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 75-11 - WEBS B MORROW & GERI R MORROW - APPROVED - Approved
Tentative Parcel Map 75-11, located on the west side of Container Lane and north of
Research Drive; and authorized the City Clerk to execute same and to release for
processing by the County and for recordation.
APPLICATION TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM NO 75-180 - REFUSED & LATE CLAIM NO 75-180 - REJECTED -
JORN KOMCZAK -- Refused Application to Present Late Claim No. 75-180 and rejected
Late Claim No. 75-180, filed by Parker, Stanbury, McGee and Babcock, Attorneys at
Law, on behalf of John Komczak, for alleged damages to personal property incurred on
or about December 4, 1974 in the vicinity of 19393 Brookhurst Street.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 75-08 - ROBERT & DOROTHY POTTER - APPROVED - Approved Tentative
Parcel Map 75-08, located on the west side of Hoyt Circle, north of Constantine Drive;
and authorized the City Clerk to execute same and to release for processing by the
County and for recordation.
MINUTES - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING_- 10/6/75 - APPROVED - REGULAR MEETING 10/6/75 -
APPROVED AS CORRECTED
The Clerk presented the Minutes from the adjourned regular meeting of October 6, 1975
and regular meeting of October 6, 1975, for Council's consideration.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to adopt the minutes of the adjourned regular
meeting of October 6, 1975 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk and
to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 1975, as corrected, and
on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
BID AWARD -- SLATER STORM DRAIN PUMP f STATION - CC-355 -- F T ZIEBARTH COMPANY
The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that
bids for Project CC-355, installation of the fourth pumping unit in the Slater Storm
Drain Pump Station, were received and opened on Friday, October 17, 1975 in the
Council Chamber by the City Clerk and Director of Public Works and that F. T. Ziebarth
Company, Fullerton, California, was the low bidder with a total bid in the amount
of $16,400. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the bid to
F. T. Ziebarth Company. The bids submitted were as follows:
Technical Utilities - Downey - $16,600
Protocon, Inc. - Signal Hill - $18,960
Triad Mechanical, Inc. -- Gardena - $19,400
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to award the contract for Project CC-355,
installation of the fourth pumping unit in the Slater Storm Drain Pump Station to
F. T. Ziebarth Company, Fullerton, California, the lowest responsible bidder for the
bid amount of $16,400, hold all other bids until F. T. Ziebarth Company has executed
the contract foe 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, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen, Duke
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PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO APPROVAL OF CUP 75-12 - HEARING RESCHEDULED FOR 11/3 75
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set.for the continuance of a
public hearing from the October 14, 1975 meeting to consider an appeal filed by
Councilman Matney to the approval by the City Planning Commission of Conditional Use
Permit No. 75-12 - a request to construct a tennis and swim club that will provide
such facilities as swimming pool, clubhouse, pro shop, locker facilities, and lounge
and bar facilities. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Golden -
west Street and Ernest Avenue and is zoned M1-A-CD Light Industrial in the Civic
District and Ml-O-CD Industrial District combined with oil production in the Civic
District.
The Clerk informed Council that they had been provided with a copy of a communication
from the Planning Director stating that due to an error of omission in the notification
process, the: hearing had been rescheduled for the November 3, 1975 Council meeting.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing closed.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed that the public hearing on an appeal filed
to the approval by the City Planning Commission of Conditional Use Permit No. 75-12
be rescheduled for the November 3, 1975 Council meeting. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen, Duke
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PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 75-8 - APPROVED -- ORD NO 2018 - FIRST READING
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Code Amendment No. 75-8, the intent of which is to revise the procedures for allowing
overhead utilities and temporary Christmas tree sales lots. Specifically, the require-
ment for approval of an administrative review application by the Board of Zoning
Adjustments has been eliminated with the uses proposed to be permitted by approval
of the Director of Building and Community Development.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication,
and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written
protests to said Code Amendment or to the recommendation of approval 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 approved Code Amendment No. 75-8 by the following
vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT Coen, Duke
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2018 a first reading by reading by title
and waiving further reading - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9730.9 AND 9730.10 THEREOF
AMENDING SECTION 9730.16 THEREOF, AND ADDING SECTION 9730.9 THERETO." .
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On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2018 by the
following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen, Duke
PUBLIC I-MARING - ZONE CASE 75-08 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2019 - FIRST READING
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a
change of zone from R1 Low Density Residential District to C2 Community Business
District consisting of approximately 9.066 acres of land, and to R2 Medium Density
Residential District consisting of approximately 14.6 acres of land. The subject
property is generally located south of Edinger Avenue, approximately 1200 feet west
of Trinidad Lane and continuing to the terminus of Edinger Avenue.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publi-
cation and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or
written protests to Zone Case No. 75-08 or to the recommendation of approval by the
Planning Commission.
The Mayor stated that she had received a communication from Mr. William Duncan,
representing the Huntington Harbour Corporation, applicant, regarding the matter and
stated that he was present to answer any questions Council may have on the proposed
zone change. Mr. Duncan displayed drawings of the proposed development for Council's
information.
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 Matney, Council adopted Environmental Impact Report No. 74-6 and approved
Zone Case No. 75-08 by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen, Duke
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2019 a reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
SOUTH OF EDINGER AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 1200 FEET WEST OF TRINIDAD LANE TO THE TERMINUS
OF EDINGER AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 75-08)."
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2019 by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen, Duke
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Resolution No. 4147 was removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion
at the request of Councilwoman Wieder, Councilman Matney requested that Resolution
No. 4150 also be withheld for separate discussion.
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On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4148 and
4149 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen, Duke
RES NO 4148 - ADOPTED - AUTH PARTIAL REIMB - SEWER FUND - B G WILLIAMS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING PARTIAL
REIMBURSEMENT FROM SEWER FUND TO B. G. WILLIAMS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER LINE."
RES NO.4149 - ADOPTED - MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT - H B FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND IMPLE-
MENTING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION."
Councilman Duke arrived at the Council meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO 4147 - ADOPTED - AGRMT - REVENUE SHARING FUNDS - COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER
The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4147 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR REVENUE SHARING FUNDS RELATING TO
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER."
Councilwoman Wieder requested additional information relative to the future of the
Seniors' Outreach Program at the conclusion of the funding period. Councilwoman
Wieder also requested that alternative plans be provided within a month relative to
the future of City revenue sharing funded programs, should the federal program be
discontinued.
Councilman Duke commented that he believed the public should be made aware of the
city programs which rely on revenue sharing funds to allow them the opportunity to
communicate with their representatives to urge continuance of the programs.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder to adopt Resolution No. 4148 after reading
by title and waiving further reading.
Following discussion the motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
REVENUE SHARING TASK FORCE
Councilman Duke announced that Mayor Gibbs has been appointed by the League of
California Cities to the Task Force on Revenue Sharing.
RESOLUTION NO 4150 - ADOPTED AS AMENDED — SETS TIME FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4150 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PRESCRIBING THE TIME FOR THE
HOLDING OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3477."
Councilman Matney suggested that Council discussion be held on the proposed resolution.
He stated that the City Clerk had submitted material relative to the conduct of
Council meetings for the information of Council. 48
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The City Clerk reported on procedures for holding Council meetings.
Discussion was held regarding the matter and Councilwoman Wieder commented on the
original request made by the Home Council relative to holding regular Council meetings
on a weekly basis.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder to amend Resolution No. 4150 to provide for
regular meetings to be.held at 7:00 P.M., on each Monday of the month. The motion
failed to pass by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Gibbs
NOES: Bartlett, Matney, Shipley, Duke
ABSENT: Coen
A motion was made by Councilman Duke that Resolution No. 4150 be amended to provide
that the meeting hour be set at 6:00 P.M., rather than at 5:30 P.M. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke
NOES: Gibbs
ABSENT: Coen
The Cleric was directed to read Resolution No. 4150, as amended, by title.
On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4150, as amended,
by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
On motion by Duke, Council adopted Resolution No. 4150, as amended, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke
NOES: Gibbs
ABSENT: Coen
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REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - GORDON OFFSTEIN
Mr. Gordon Offstein,.resident of the City, addressed Council and questioned whether
there was a need to consider the agenda item relative to the Old Town Drainage Assess-
ment District, in view of the accompanying communication from Mr. William H. Morgan
regarding Federal funding sources. Mr. Offstein then addressed Council regarding
the use of the city's revenue sharing funds.
VEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - JACK FRASER
Mr. Jack Fraser, ,6771 Morningtide Drive, City, addressed Council regarding the
oommunications from Mr. Thomas whaling, requesting specific answers to questions
on the administration of the city, which had been presented at the last Council
meeting. He stated the reasons for his concern relative to.the man hours necessary
in the preparation of the reply to said communications.
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REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - BRIAN PARKINSON
Mr. Brian Parkinson, 9042 Annxk Drive, City, addressed Council and requested that
Council agendas be placed on the city bulletin boards.
Discussion was held regarding the matter. Due to space requirements on the board,
Councilman Duke suggested that the public hearings on the agenda be posted together
with a notice informing the public of the locations where Council Agendas may be
obtained.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
A representative of the John Birch Society addressed Council and gave reasons why
their organization opposed the United Nations Day proclamation designated at a
recent meeting of the Council. ,
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL -- ALICE LOFTIS
Mrs. Alice Loftis, city resident, addressed Council regarding the problems she had
encountered due to her automobile being cited as abandoned and towed away from the
area near her home.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Matney directing that the City
Administrator take steps to retrieve the vehicle at no charge to Mrs. Loftis. The
motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL REPORT - RECYCLING CENTERS - COMMENDATIONS TO BE PREPARED
The City Clerk presented a status report submitted by Margaret Carlberg, Environmental
Council member, containing information regarding the Huntington Beach Recycling
Program sponsored by the Environmental Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to receive and file the Status Report on the
recycling centers submitted by the Environmental Council.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder to prepare commendations to the student
groups, who over the five year period of the Huntington Beach Recycling Program have
volunteered their efforts, and to compliment the Environmental Council and Mrs.
Carlberg for administering this program and for the excellent report.
The motion made by Councilman Matney was withdrawn.
Councilwoman Wieder`s motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
REAPPOINTMENT OF L R PETERSON TO BOARD OF APPEALS - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Building and Community
Development recommending the reappointment of Mr. L. R. Peterson to the Board of
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On motion by Matney, Council approved the reappointment of Mr. L. R. Peterson to a
four year term on the Board of Appeals to expire June 30, 1979. The motion was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, -Ihxce,_.Gi.bbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen y
REPORT - DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - RECEIVED & FILED
The City Clerk presented a report from the Director of Building and Community Devel-
opment regarding the 53rd Annual Business Meeting -International Congress of Building
Officials held October 3, 1975, which will be filed in the Central City Library.
On motion by Matney, Council directed that the Director of Building and Community
Development's report regarding the 53rd Annual Business Meeting -International Congress
of Building Officials be received and filed. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
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OLD TOWN DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TOPOGRAPHIC MAP AUTHORIZED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works recommending
that Council authorize the staff to issue a request for professional, services from a
minimum of three reputable firms engaged in the business of photogrammetry, for the
purpose of obtaining an up-to-date topographic map of the assessment area. Also
transmitted was a communication from Mr. William Morgan, City Legislative Representative
in Washington, relative to federal funding sources for the district.
The Director of Public Works reported on the matter.
Following discussion, on motion by Matney, Council approved the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works that staff be authorized to issue a request for
professional services, from a minimum of three reputable firms engaged in the business
of photogrammetry, to prepare an up-to-date topographic map of the Old Town Drainage
District Assessment area; and authorized the Clerk to advertise for bids. The motion
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
Councilwoman Wieder commented on the communication from Mr. Morgan regarding the
status of federal funding sources for the proposed assessment district and stressed
the importance of keeping in touch with the City's legislative representatives to
urge their assistance and support in this regard.
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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ORD NO 2017 - AMENDS CODE - STANDING WATER NUISANCE - FIRST READING - REPORT RE UESTED
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2017 for a reading .by title - "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 8.32.010 PERTAINING TO STANDING WATER NUISANCE."
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The Director of Building and Community Development reported on the intent of the
proposed ordinance.
Photographs of the area in the City where this particular ordinance would have effect
were distributed to the City Council, and discussion was held.
Councilwoman Wieder requested the City Attorney to review the matter of including
public property within this ordinance for recommendation to Council.
Councilman Duke also recommended that if the ordinance code should be changed, he
would suggest that it be amended whereby a developer would also assume responsibility.
It was determined to proceed with the first reading of said ordinance.
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2017 by
the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
RESOLUTION NO 4144 - RELATING TO MOBILEHOMES - DEFERRED 11/3/75
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4144 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GIVING NOTICE TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF ITS DECISION TO CANCEL ASSUMPTION
OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN PART 2, DIVISION 13
OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, ENTITLED, "MOBILEHOMES."
A communication from Mr. Williams S. Amsbary, Acting City Attorney, was also presented
to Council regarding mobile home enforcement jurisdiction and requesting that Council
action on the matter be deferred to the next regular meeting.
The Council by unanimous consent deferred consideration of Resolution No. 4144
to the November 3, 1975 Council meeting.
REPORT BY OIL COMMITTEE - LANDSCAPING OF OIL OPERATION SITES - RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a report dated October 20, 1975 from the Oil Committee
presenting recommendations relative to landscaping provisions of the Oil Code.
A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to approve the following recommendations
relative to landscaping provisions of the Oil Code:.
1. That the Council adopt an ordinance postponing the effective date_ of the landscape
provisions of Chapter 15.24 to December 1, 1976. This would be consistent with
the spirit of the time extension provisions of Section 15.24.150.
2. That the Oil Field Division and the City Attorney's office intensify their efforts
along the lines of safety and the cleaning up, painting and visual appearance of
oil operation sites.
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3. That the Oil Committee continue its review of the landscaping problem and formulate
more specific recommendations in context with its review of the entire oil code,
as soon as possible.
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4. That the oil operators be given this year's period to demonstrate what can be done
along the lines of improved maintenance.
5. That the City Council during its hearings on the budget for 1976-77 review this
program in the context of:all of the programs to be carried out by the City and
establish the priority for this activity and the attendant expenditures of man
hours and personnel needs.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: Duke
ABSENT: Coen
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NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES VOTING DELEGATES APPOINTED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Executive Vice President of the
National League of Cities requesting that Council designate a voting delegate and
alternate voting delegate to the 51st Annual Congress of Cities.
A motion was made by Councilman Shipley to designate Mayor Gibbs and Councilwoman
Wieder to serve as the City's voting delegate and alternate voting delegate respec-
tively, to the 51st Annual Congress of Cities to be held November 30-December 4,
1975, in Florida. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Matney'
ABSENT: Coen
WOMEN'S DIVISION OF THE H B CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - PLANTING OF ROSE BUSHES APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Women's Division of the Huntington
Beach Chamber of Commerce requesting City Council permission to plant rose bushes
honoring 'Miss Huntington Beach' on the lawn area at the Civic Center near the east
side of the building.
A motion was made by Councilman Shipley to authorize the Women's Division of the
Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce to plant rose bushes honoring 'Miss Huntington
Beach' on the lawn area at the Civic Center near the east side of, the building.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
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SCHMID DEVELOPMENT CO - EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED - FINAL TRACT & TT MAP 8623
The City Clerk presented a communication from Schmid Development, Inc., agent for
Huntington Pacific Corporation, requesting a two year extension of time to record
Final Tract Map 8623. A communication from the Planning Commission was also submitted
recommending approval of said request subject to compliance with amended conditions.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the request.
Mr. William Foster, representing the applicant, Huntington Pacific Corporation,
addressed Council regarding the reasons for the request for an extension of time to
rec -A aid maps.
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Councilman Matney requested and was granted permission to abstain from voting on
the matter.
on motion by Wieder, Council approved the request of Schmid Development, Inc., Agent
for Huntington Pacific Corporation, applicant, and granted a two year extension of
time to record Final Tract Map No. 8623 subject to compliance with the following
amended conditions:
Final Tract No. 8623
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections.
2. Bond for monuments.
3. Bond for improvements.
4. Subdivision agreement.
5. Certificate of insurance.
6. The final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. 8623
on November 20, 1977.
Tentative Tract No. 8623
1. The tentative map and plan dated March 5, 1974, shall be the approved layout.
Any modifications, alterations or enlargements to existing structures shall be
approved by the appropriate City Department and officials, as required by City
ordinance.
2. The unimproved slope area adjacent to the parking area northerly of the existing
structures shall be landscaped or otherwise improved for recreation and open space
purposes. A plan for this area shall be submitted to the Planning Department for
approval.
3. A survey shall be made, by an independent party or firm acceptable to the City
Building and Community Development Department, of the following elements of the
existing structures: structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, drainage,
and roofing. A report of said survey shall note deficiencies, if any, from
applicable City ordinances and codes, and any items requiring repairs or replace-
ment shall be furnished to the City. A specific plan for corrective action, if
recommended, shall also be submitted to the Secretary of the Planning Commission,
who shall approve or disapprove such plan within ten (10) days after submittal.
The approved specific plan of corrective action shall be fully implemented prior
to a final certificate of occupancy for the building, unless otherwise agreed to
in writing by the developer, in which case a plan setting forth a time frame for
compliance shall be approved by the Secretary.
4. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions providing for a community association
and for perpetual maintenance of the common areas and recreation areas shall be
filed and subject to the approval of the Planning Department and City Attorney's
office prior to the occupancy of any of the units as condominiums.
5. All units shall have assigned off-street parking spaces.
The motion was passed by the following vote.
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Shipley,
NOES: Duke, Gibbs
ABSTAIN: Matney
ABSENT: Coen
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PETITION FOR CONSIDERATION - EQUESTRIAN USE COMMITTEE - DEFERRED FOR LEGAL OPINION
The City Clerk presented a petition for consideration by Council regarding summary
removal of Mr. William C. Williams from the Council appointed Equestrian Use Com-
mittee rased upon inherent conflict of interest. Said petition submitted by Stuart
Park, representing Stanley Feldsott, a Law Corporation, on behalf of Bruce L. Greer,
Teresa K. Greer, Charles V. Vavra, Rose Vavra and Irving Glen Greer.
Considerable discussion was held by Council relative to the procedure which should
be used to resolve this matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney that Mr. William C. Williams be removed from
membership on the Equestrian Use Committee. The motion failed to pass by the fol-
lowing vote;
AYES: Matney
NOES: Bartlett, Wieder, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
ABSENT: Coen
on motion by Wieder, Council referred the petition regarding summary removal of Mr.
William C. Williams from the Council appointed Equestrian Use Committee to the City
Attorney for a legal opinion on the matter. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
The-.,t,-,,�_j for the petitioners was advised that he could submit a written statement
on the matter to present to the City Attorney's Office. The City Attorney further
suggested that the City Clerk be requested to contact Mr. Williams to inform him
that in the event he may wish to do so, he may also submit.a. written statement to
the City Attorney's Office.
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ORANGE CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING ICC - RECEIVED & FILED
The City Clerk presented a communication from Councilman Don E. Smith, City of
Orange, transmitting their city's Policy Statement supporting the Intergovernmental
Coordinating Council, and recommending that it become independent of the Southern
California Association of Governments and obtain recognition from Federal and State
agencies to perform all functions for the cities of Orange County and the County
government that are now performed by the Southern California Association of Govern-
ments.
Following discussion on the matter, a motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that
the communication from Councilman Don E. Smith, City of Orange, transmitting their
City's Policy Statement relative to the Intergovernmental Coordingating Council
of Orange County be received and filed. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
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RECREATION AND PARKS DEPT - HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD
The City Administrator reported that the City's Recreation and Parks Department had
received the National Gold Medal Award for Park and Recreation excellence awarded
by Sports Foundation, Inc. Also awarded was a Gold Medal Award Flag and a gift
of $1,000 to be used toward the implementation of a worthy department project.
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PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING DOG LICENSES
The City Administrator reported that city dog licenses may be purchased at the City -
Treasurer's Office from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday and at the
downtown library from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Wednesdays. He stated that the
licenses may be obtained without penalty until January 1, 1976.
QUARTERLY REPORT .FORMS
The City Administrator informed Council that an interim Quarterly Report would
be provided to Council in the near future.
SURPLUS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION LAND AVAILABLE
Councilman Shipley reported that the State highway Commission had just declared
the property from Beach Boulevard to the Santa Ana River, originally purchased
for the coastal freeway, as surplus. He stated that for a one year period the land
would be available for purchase by public entities at half price.
Councilman Shipley commented that acquisition of this land was desirable as it would
provide back up in connection with the condition of the Santa Ana River.
On motion by Shipley, Council directed that the State Department of Recreation and
Parks, the State Department of Resources, Assemblyman Burke and Senator Carpenter be
contacted regarding the possibility of the state acquiring this land. The motion
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES-- None
ABSENT: Coen
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POLICY REGARDING REVENUE SHARING PROJECTS
Councilman Duke recommended that a procedure be established whereby the public
would be informed when a city program or project is instituted through revenue
sharing funds, as this would afford them the opportunity to communicate with their
representatives to urge continuance of the programs.
A motion was then made by Councilman Duke that a notation be attached to or stamped
an each program stating that "Approval of this program is subject to availability of
federal revenue sharing funds and this program shall cease when revenue sharing
funds allocated to said program are depleted, unless otherwise funded by additional,
``'express, affirmative action by the City Council." The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
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CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PROBLEMS
Councilman Matney addressed Council regarding the problems which have been reported
relative to the Central City Library construction and stated that he believed a
study session on the matter should be scheduled.
INVENTORY OF IN-HOUSE VS OUTSIDE SERVICES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that the City Administrator, through the
Productivity Committee, produce a report containing an inventory of services which
are contracted outside the City, together with recommendations as to what other
areas within their divisions may also be contracted outside rather than performed
in-house; said report to be presented no later than the November 17, 1975 Council
meeting. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CAPACITY BUILDING REPORT
Councilwoman Wieder spoke regarding the League of California Cities Capacity Building
Report dated August 26, 1975 which had been prepared on the City. She stated that
the City of Huntington Beach had been one of twenty cities selected by the League
for their pilot project. She requested that a study session be scheduled for the
last Monday in November relative to the League's report.
INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE REPORT
Councilwoman Wieder thanked the City Administrator for the report he presented
on his meeting at the International City Manager's Conference held in Seattle,.
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INTERNAL AUDITOR REPORTS
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to direct that the City Council's Internal
Auditor be directed to file all reports with the City Council, with a copy to the
City Administrator. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen
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REPORT - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Mayor Gibbs commented on the recent League of California Cities Annual Conference
stating that she believed it was a very worthwhile meeting. She stated that one of
the main concerns expressed throughout the Conference was the financial status of
cities as evidenced by the problems facing New York City. She spoke regarding the
need for the city to thoroughly examine city programs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
Mayor Gibbs called an Executive Session of the City Council to discuss pending
litigation and personnel matters.
RECESS
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RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 10:05 P.M.
ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Police Department - monthly report . September, 1975.
2. Resolution - City of Costa Mesa - urging State of California to complete the
construction of Freeway Route 55 and supporting the extension of Freeway
Route 57.
3. Harbors & Beaches Department - monthly activity report - September, 1975.
4. Resolution of the 1975-76 Grand Jury of Orange County urging the enactment of
an ordinance requiring gasoline stations to post their prices.
5. Conmunication from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California regarding
their opposition to the nuclear initiative on the June, 1976 statewide ballot.
6. Public Utilities Commission Decision #85016 - regarding matters pertaining to
crossings at grade of city streets, county roads or state highways.
ATITMI RNMFNT
on motion by Shipley, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Norma Brandel Gibbs
Mayor
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