HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-11-17MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, November 17, 1975
Mayor Gibbs called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach to order at 6.00 P.M.
The Invocation was given by Reverend James Knotek, Redeemer Lutheran Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of Boy Scout Troop #319.
ROLL CALL
Present: Bartlett, Wieder, Shipiey, Duke, Gibbs
Coen - (arrived 7:00 P.M.)
Absent: Matney
COMMENDATION - RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION - GOLD MEDAL OF THE SPORTS FOUNDATION, INC.
Mayor Gibbs presented a commendation to Mr. Lee Mossteller, Chairman of the Recreation
and Parks Commission, in recognition of the winning by the Recreation and Parks Depart-
ment of the Gold Medal of the Sports Foundation, Inc.
PRESENTATION - H B BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION - BICENTENNIAL BOOTH
Mayor Gibbs presented a check in the amount of $300 to Mrs. Carole Wall, Co-chairman
of the Huntington Beach Bicentennial Commission, which had been awarded to them for
winning 3rd Place for their Bicentennial Booth. at the Orange County Fair.
PRESENTATION OF PjAL UE - RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION - WILLIAM J. BARNES
The Mayor presented a commendation to Mr. William J. Barnes in appreciation of his
service on the Recreation and Parks Commission from 1971 to 1975.
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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES - H B PUBLIC FACILITIES CORP - WILLIAM ARMSTRONG & DARRELL WARD
Plaques to Mr. William Armstrong and Mr. Darrell Ward were presented by the Mayor,
in appreciation of their services on the Huntington Beach Public Facilities Corporation
from 1971 to 1975.
PRESENTATION OF PLAgUE - ANDY STUDDERT - H B ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
Mayor Gibbs presented a plaque to Mr. Andy Studdert in appreciation of his service on
the Huntington Beach Environmental Council since 1972.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQi3E5 - H B ANIMAL CARE &CONTROL COMMISSION
The Mayor presented plaques to the following members of the Huntington Beach Animal
Care and Control Commission which had recently been disbanded due to the transfer of
animal control services to the County:_ Dr. Max Graehl, Annette Morrow, Vera Stuppy,
Patricia Guiver, Robert Baker :and Maria T. Mullaney.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coen, Matney
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 23,
1975, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT _- TRACT 7155 - MANSION -HALL CO - Accepted Monument Bond #100941,
Faithful Performance Bond #100944, Labor and Material Bond #100944 - (Surety Company
of the Pacific); approved and authorized execution of the Subdivison Agreement, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - SLATER STORM DRAIN PUMP STATION - FOURTH PUMPING UNIT -
CC-328A - Accepted work on the furnishing of a naturally aspirated -natural gas engine
with auxilary equipment for the fourth unit of the Slater Pump Station completed by
Waukesha Engine Servicenter, Inc., for a final contract amount of $47,407.84, and
directed the Clerk to file a Notice of Completion upon receipt of the required guar-
antee bond. ✓
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - SLATER STORM DRAIN.PUMP: STATION - FOURTH PUMPING UNIT - CC-328B
Accepted work on the furnishing of a propeller pump and right angle gear drive for
the fourth unit of the Slater Pump Station, completed by McCalla Brothers Pump and
Drilling Company, for a final contract amount of $47,686, and directed the Clerk to
file a Notice of Completion upon receipt of the required guarantee bond.
RELEASE OF LABOR AND MATERIAL BONDS AUTHORIZED - Authorized release of the following
Labor and Material Bonds as recommended by the Director of Public Works:
,/Bond
#5572685
- Tract
7341
— Signal Landmark
- N/E Atlanta & Newland
'Bond
#5590052
- Tract
7869
- Signal Landmark
- W/s Magnolia, N/o Indianapolis
-Bond
#2060894
- Tract
8167 --
Signal Landmark
- N/W Magnolia & Indianapolis
Bond
#SC-7106687
- Tract
7571
- Standard Pacific
- S/o Adams, W/o Newland
Bond
#SC-7107102
- Tract
7650
- Standard Pacific
- S/o Adams, W/o Newland
Bond
#886922
- Tract
7246
- La Cuesta - N/W Atlanta & Brookhurst
,,Bond
#B100,843 -
Tract
8247
- Mansion -Hall - N/s Palm, W/o 17th
vBond
#7078803 -
Tract
8412 -
Covinn:Bros -
S/s-Heil, E/o Bolsa Chica
PRESENTATION - COASTAL EMPLOYMENT CENTER & MANPOWER TRAINING PROGRAMS
Mr. Bob Cunningham, City Manpower Director, and Mr. Richard Boyle, Departmental
Analyst, presented a report on the Coastal Employment Center and the Manpower Training
Programs. Slides depicting the program were also presented. Mr:. Cunningham stated
that a report on the program had been provided to each Council member.and discussion
was held between the Council and Mr. Cunningham regarding the status of the various
Title Programs.
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VEHICLE USE STUDY - REPORT - EAC RECOMMENDATION APPROVED
The City Clerk presented.a comaun cation from the City Administrator requesting the
City Council to review the Vehicle Use Policy Report - (CA 75-73)- and to consider
the various alternatives contained therein.
Councilman Coen arrived at the meeting.
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The City Administrator reported on the Vehicle Use Study and discussion was held by
Council.
On motion by Drake, Council approved Recommendation #2, as recommended by the Huntington
Beach Economic Advisory Commission - discontinuance of all permanent vehicle assign-
ments other than emergency vehicles to City employees. The motion was passed by'the
following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
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BID AWARD - TRUDY STORM DRAIN -SHIELDS PUMP STATION MODIFICATION - CC-347 - SAVALA CONST
The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that
bids for Project CC-347, construction of storm drain line and pump station modi-
fications in Trudy Lane and at Shields Pump Station, on which Council had authorized
readvertisement, had been opened at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, November 14, 1975 in the
Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works, and that
Savala Construction Company, -Costa Mesa, was the low bidder with a bid in the amount
of $26,960 (Alternate B). -The Director of Public Works recommended that Council.
award the bid (Alternate B) to Savala Construction Company. The bids submitted
were as follows:
Savala Construction Company - Costa Mesa - Alternate (a) $44,625
(b) $26,960
RE and RW Crane, Inc. - Lakewood - Alternate (a) $53,280
(b) $42,700
A motion was made by Councilman Duke, to award the contract for Project CC-347
to Savala Construction Company, Costa Mesa, the lowest responsible bidder for the
bid amount of $26,960 (Alternate B), hold all other bids until Savala Construction
Company has executed the contract for said work and filed necessary bonds and in-
surance, 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
roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
BID AWARD_- TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE - SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, INC.
The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating that
bids for Maintenance Service Contract #130, Traffic Signal System Maintenace,
had been opened at 10:00 A.M., on Friday, November 14, 1975, in the Council
Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works, and that Signal Maintenance,
Inc., Anaheim, was the low bidder with a bid schedule of Signalized Intersections/
'V1.23 per month and Flashing Beacon/$10.83 per month. The Director of Public Works
recommended that Council award the bid to Signal Maince Company, Inc. The
bids submitted were as follows:
Signalived Flashing
Inter i_ Beacon
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Signal Maintenance, Inc. Anaheim $21.23 $10.83
Traffic Signal Maintenance So. El Monte $23.08 $11.54
Conyo Inc.
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A motion was made by Councilman Coen, to award the contract for Maintenance Service
Contract #130 to Signal Maintenance, Inc_, Anaheim, the lowest responsible bidder
for the bid amount of $21.23'per month for Signalized Intersections and $10.83 per
month for Flashing Beacon, hold all other bids until Signal Maintenance, Inc., has
executed the contract for said work and filed 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 roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Duke
ABSENT: Matney
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PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MAPPING OF OLD TOWN DRAINAGE ASSESS DISTRICT #7302 - BID AWARD DEFERRED
The City Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department stating
that bids for Project CC-272, photogrammetric mapping of Old Town Drainage Assessment
District - Assessment District #7302, had been opened at 10:00 A.M., on Friday,
November 14, 1975, in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of
Public Works and that Horizon Surveys, was the low bidder with a bid in the amount
of $10,880. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council delay the award
to a later Council meeting as funds for the project are.dependent upon drainage fees
from a tract which has not recorded. The bids submitted were as follows:
Hnrizan_Surveys - Hollywood $10,880
Raub, Bein, Frost & Assoc. - Irvine $11,200
American. Aerial Surveys - Covina $11,989
Metrex Management Corp. - Los Angeles $16,685
The Director of Public Works reported on the matter.
On motion by Bartlett, Council deferred consideration of the bid award for Project
CC-272, Photogrammetric mapping of Old Town Draingage Assessment District, Assessment
District #7302 to an adjourned regular meeting to be called for December 8, 1975.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
PUBLIC HEARING - OLD 'TOWN DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #7302 - CONTINUED 2/16/75
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for the contliu�_ifrom
October 6, 1975 of a public hearing to Bete a whether or not the Council should
proceed with the formation of the special assessment district in what hw del hated
Assessment Distract No. 7302 - Old Town Drainage Assessment District,
Mayor Gibbs reported that it was the recommendation of the Director of Public V="
that the public hearing on said assessment district be. continued to tbeL February
16, 1976 Council meeting to examine further the question of City participation and
a spreading formula.
A motion was made by Councilman Shipley to defer the public hearing to determine
whether or not the Council should proceed with the formation of the special assess-
ment district in what is designated Assessment District #7302 - Old Town Drainage _
Assessment District{ to the February 16f 1976 Council meeting. The motion was,passed_
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by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
Councilman Duke requested that staff communicate with the persons who at the
last Council meeting had spoken on this subject, and representatives of the
Surfside Association Co keep them abreast of any changes.
Mr. Clyde Wampler addressed Council and requested that the interested parties
to this matter be notified of the date to which the hearing has been continued.
He also presented letters of protest to the proposed district from residents of
Surfside Association No. 1.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that the City Administration notify
all participants by mail of public hearings scheduled by the City Council. The
motion failed to pass by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Shipley
NOES: Bartlett, Coen, Duke, Gibbs
ABSENT: Matney
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PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO APPROVAL OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO 75-68 APPEAL WITHDRAWN
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
an appeal filed by the Huntington Beach Environmental Council pursuant to Section
9721.15 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, to Negative Declaration No. 75-68
approved by the Environmental Review Board for a development referred to as
"North Huntington Center Specific Plan". The development will involve a multi -
phased residential and commercial project on approximately 30 acres of property
which -is generally located north of Center Drive, east of the Southern Pacific
Railroad right-of-way and south of McFadden Avenue.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting had been met and that other than the letter of appeal,
she had received no communications or written protests to the matter.
The Planninr, Director presented a resume' of the Environmental Review Board'e
reasons for recommending approval of Negative Declaration No. 75-68. A viewgraph
of the proposal was also presented.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mr. Dick Churchill, representing the Huntington Beach Environmental Council,
addressed the Council regarding the procedure by which this project was reviewed
by the Environmental Council. He reported on the reasons why he did not believe
there had been adequate information provided to allow the Environmental Council
to properly review the project. He suggested that the Environmental Council,
Environmental Review Board and Jerwel Enterprises, applicant, Meet to resolve
aspects of this matter, with the public hearing perhaps being continued to
December 8, 1975.
Discussion was held on the matter.
Mr. Jerry Cline, Partner, Jerwel Enterprises, San Dimas, California, addressed �j
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and presented background information on the.project and their requests for a Negative
.Declaration. He reported on the�'detals of the proposed project and spoke regarding
reports which hid -been prepared on the project.
It was determined that the representatives of Jerwel'Enterprises and .the Environmental
Council would meet in an adjacent room to work toward resoiixing the matter..
Mayor Gibbs announced that the Council would proceed with other Agenda items until the
meeting between these parties was concluded.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Resolution Nos. 4155, 4157 and 4159 were removed from the consent calendar for separate
discussion.. Th6 City zidministratot..infdrme . & Couricil:that...they had -been -.provided with
copies of proposed Resolution No. 4160 pertaining to Santa Ana River Flood Control Plan
Alternative 6.
On motion by Shipley, Council directed the Clerk to road Resolution Dios; 4153, 4154,
4156, 4158 and 4160 by title; waived 'further reading and adopted same by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
RES NO 4153 - ADOPTED ESTABLISHES UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO 75-1- -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH:ESTABLISHIAiG [UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 75-1."
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RES NO 4154-ADOPTED.- INTENT TO VACATS.PORTION OF REDONDO, CIRCLE
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CrITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACR 'OF INTENTION TO VACATE A
PORTION OF REDONDO CIRCLE, SOUTH OF.TALBER�T AVENUE."
RES NO 4156 - ADOPTED - PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN - RECREATIONAL.FACILITIES
„A -RESOLU`t'IViv OF THE CITY_COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ENDORSING THE PRE-
LIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION. OF.RECREATIONAL FACILITIES."
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RES NO 4158 - ADOPTED - INTENT TO VACATE PORTIONS OF MCFADDEN AVE & GRAHAM STREET
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTION TO
VACATE A PORTION OF MICFADDEN AVENUE WEST OF GRAHAM! STREET AND A PORTION OF GRAHAM
STREET NORTH OF MCFADDEN AVENUE."
RES NO 4160 - ADOPTED - SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD CONTROL PLAN ALTERNATM.6
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL:OF:THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPRESSING APPROVAL
OF SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD CONTRQL PLAN ALTERNATIVE'6.1
RES NO 4155 -.Igo ACTION TAKEN - SO COAST REGIONAL MMMMION
The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4155 for consideration by Council - "A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THAT IT BE CMULTED
BEFORE DISCUSSIONS ARE HELD BY THE SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COKMISSTON AND THE STJVTE C. TAL
COMMISSION.ON THE USE OF THE COASTLINE ABUTTING HUNTINGTON BEACH.~
►- cilwoman Wiede�r requested that said resolution be witkdrawn from the 4genda als ohs believedmg tens had been satisfactorily resQlyed.
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RES NO 4157 - N O A C T IO N TAKEN - ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM TO NATURAL GAS PRODUCERS'
The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4157 for consideration by Council - "A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING THE
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION'S REQUEST TO END THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION'S
ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM TO NATURAL GAS PRODUCERS."
The City Administrator informed Council of Resolution No. 1975-4 adopted by
the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce endorsing the Federal Power Commission's
program of advance payments to natural gas producers. He --presented reasons why
Council may wish to remove proposed Resolution No. 4157 from the Agenda pending
further information on the subject.
The Council directed that Resolution No. 4157 be removed from the Council Agenda.
RES I10 4159 - FEE PROCEDURE & FEES - OVERNIGHT CAMPING FACILITY - DEFERRED 11/24/75
The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4159 for consideration by Council - "A RESOLUTION
OF T-ME CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING FEE PROCEDURE AND
FEES REGARDING BEACH OVERNIGHT CAMPING FACILITY AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3653."
The Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development reported on the proposed resolution
and discussion was held regarding the possibility of establishing a lesser fee for
residents of the city; such as a trailer and camper vehicle fee of $3 for city
residents and $5 for non-residents.
Councilman Coen gave reasons why he would suggest that this matter be referred
back to the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development to determine the percentage
of resident and non-resident use.
On motion by Bartlett, Council continued consideration of Resolution No. 4159 to
the November 24, 1975 Council meeting by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
SUPPORT OF STUDY FOR SCHOOL UNIFICATION WITHIN HUNTINGTON BEACH
Mrs. Shirley Walton, 5682 Nevada Drive, City, addressed Council regarding the
recent election relative to school district unification, held on November 4, 1975.
She presented a document dated November 14, 1975, entitled "A Plan For The Unification
of Huntington Beach Schools" compiled by the Huntington Beach Citizens for Huntington
Beach Schools, together with a resolution regarding school unification within Huntington
Beach for adoption by Council.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder to accept and adopt said resolution.
Following discussion, Councilwoman Wieder amended her motion whereby the.fifth
paragraph of the proposed resolution would read-_m1thdV-the City Council of Huntington
Beach supports a study of the_proposal of the Huntington Beach Citizens For Huntington
Beach Schools, which calls for a unified school district whose boundaries are the
same as those of the City of Huntington Beach, and requests further devalq�oent _
and study of said pxoposal bx the Qrange County Cv�.ttee on Schggl Dkstrji,ct t7�C5amization
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Mrs. Barbara Milkovich addressed Council regarding the efforts which have been made
to obtain a study of methods for school district unification within the City. She
stated that she was asking Council for the courtesy of supporting a study of their
proposal.
Councilwoman Wieder's motion was then withdrawn.
Following discussion on the matter, a motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach support the efforts of the Huntington
Beach Citizens For Huntington Beach Schools to have a study by the Orange County
Committee on School District Organization of their plans for a unified school district
along City boundaries; and that if the Orange County Committee on School District
Organization should not choose to study this plan that a study of other alternatives
be explored by the Huntington Beach Citizens For Huntington Beach Schools. The motion
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
Councilman Duke requested that copies of this action also be forwarded to the Board
of Trustees of the involved school districts.
Mr. Don MacAllister, representative of the Huntington Beach Union High School District,
addressed Council regarding the matter and presented reasons why he believed the tsque
should be delayed for perhaps a year.
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REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - THOMAS WHALING
Mr. Thomas Whaling, city resident, addressed Council regarding the status of the oil
barrel tax increase which was approved by Council in ,Tune, 1975 and discussion was field
between Mr. Whaling and Council on,,the matter.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - FREDERICK H MILLER
Mr. Frederick H. Miller, 5192 Caliente Drive, City, addressed Council regarding a
letter he had received relative to the Shamel Ash tree problem. He stated that at
the time the Shamel Ash tree was planted near his property, he had requested
that it be planted at a level four feet deeper than usual, and as a result he had
experienced no problem. The matter of obtaining a waiver of City responsibility from
Mr. Miller was discussed and the City Attorney commented on the fact that the waiver
would only be effective between Mr. Miller and the City and would not be binding upon
subsequent owners of the property.
The Director of Public Works reported on the matter and suggested that Mr. Miller meet
with him regarding the matter.
APPEAL TO IDLE WELL DETERMINATION - APPEAL DISMISSED
The City Clerk presented an appeal filed by Alvin L. Harris, Attorney at Law, on behalf
of Howard K. O'Brien to the decision of the Chief Oil Inspector that Oil Well Keeler #1
be deemed idle - subject well located on Lots 1, 3, 5 and 7, Block 219, HB Townlot Tract
(203 19th Street). A communication from the Chief Oil Inspector recommending that
Council dismiss the application was also presented to Council.
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The Director of Building and Community Development reported on the matter.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder, that Council dismiss the appeal filed by.
Alvin L. Harris, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Howard K. O'Brien to the decision of
the Chief Oil Inspector that Oil Well Keeler #1, located on Lots 1,3,5 and 7, Block
219 HB Townlot Tract (203 19th Street), be deemed idle pursuant to Section 15.04.060(c)
of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bartlett, Matney, Duke
HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMUNITY PARK DESIGN CONCEPT - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Recreation and Parks Commission
recommending Council approval of the schematic for Huntington Beach Community Park,
and that the Department of Public Works be authorized to complete the working drawings.
The Director of Recreation and Parks reported on the proposal.
On motion by Shipley, Council approved the recommendation of the Recreation and
Parks Commission and approved the design schematic for Huntington Beach Community
Park and authorized the Public Works Department to complete the working drawings.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney v
OAKVIEW & OLDTOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS -- APPROVED_
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Department transmitting the
Oakview and Oldtown Community Development Projects and recommending approval of the
project proposals.
The City Administrator advised Council of a communication from the State of California
Department of Transportation indicating the property at the northeast corner of Utica
Avenue and Florida Street would be for sale. He stated that it was hoped that funds
would be aba.ilable for its purchase.
On motion by Duke, Council approved the project proposals which consist of equally
dividing the Department of Housing and Urban Development $100,000 entitlement
toward providing two separate recreational facilities in the Oldtown and Oakview
neighborhoods. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Wieder, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 2020
and 2021 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None 519
ABSENT: Matney
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ORD NO 2020 - ADOPTED - WATER SERVICE APPLICATIONS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 14.12.090 THEREOF PERTAINING TO WATER SERVICE APPLICATIONS."
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ORD NO 2021 - ADOPTED - REMOVES CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM MORATORIUM
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REMOVING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE MOR-
ATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS IN THE SUNSET HEIGHTS DISTRICT AS ESTABLISHED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 2009."
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2022 and 2023
by title and waived further reading of same by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
ORD NO 2022 - FIRST READING - AMENDS H B MUNICIPAL CODE - RECODIFICATION UPDATE
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING, AMENDING AND ADDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS O THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE."
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ORD NO 2023 - FIRST READING - RESIDENCE & REGISTERED VOTER REQUIREMENTS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING SECTIONS 2.04.030 AND 2.04.040
OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING THERETO SECTION 2.04.030 RELATING
TO RESIDENCE AND REGISTERED VOTER REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTION OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS."
UPDATE REPORT - NATIONAL FLOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM - RECEIVED & FILED
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Department containing an Update
Report on the National Flood Protection Program together with other related material on
the matter.
The Council directed that the Update Report on the National Flood Protection Program
be received and filed.
COMMUNICATION - SIGNAL BOLSA CORPORATION - SIGNAL BOLSA #2 ANNEXATION - DEFERRED 12/8/75
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Signal Bolsa Corporation requesting
that Council initiate proceedings to annex to the City, the westerly bluff of the property
known as the Signal Bolsa #2 annexation.
The City Administrator recommended that this matter be deferred to an adjourned regular
meeting to be called for December 8, 1975 at which time recommendations from the Planning
Department, Planning Commission and Environmental Council would be available.
On motion by Shipley, Council deferred consideration of the communication from the
Signal Bolsa Corporation relative to the annexation to the city of the westerly bluff
of the property known as the Signal Bolsa #2 Annexation, to the December 8, 1975 Council
meeting at which time recommendations from the Planning Department, Planning Commission
and Environmental Council will be available.' The motion was passed by the following
vote:
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AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Hone
ABSENT: Matney
COMMUNICATION - SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COMMISSION - RECEIVED & FILED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the South Coast Regional Commission
regarding notification of public hearings held by their body_
The Mayor directed said communication from the South Coast Regional Commission
received and filed.
COMMUNICATION - STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - RECEIVED & FILED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the State of California Department
of Transportation transmitting a copy of Resolution No. HRU-75-21 adopted by the
Highway Commission on October 15, 1975, rescinding the previously adopted freeway
location on Route 1 in Orange County between Route 1 and Route 605.
Mayor Gibbs directed said communication from the State of California Department. of
Transportation received and filed.
CAMPER PARKING REGULATIONS REPORT - RECOMMENDATION APPROVED - (CA 75-72
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding
enforcement of Section 10.44.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relative
to Vehicle and Trailer Parking restrictions.
The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the report.
Police Captain Grover Payne addressed Council regarding the enforcement aspects
of the present ordinance and the need to post signs at every entrance to the City
indicating the limitations for vehicle and trailer parking on public streets.
He reported on a survey conducted by the Police Department to indicate how many
vehicles would be affected by the enforcement of the ordinance.
On motion by Duke, Council authorized the posting of 42 signs at all entrances to
the City for an approximate cost of $2,226 for materials and $588 for labor and
equipment. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Bone
ABSENT: Matney
HARBORS & BEACHES OPERATION - ALTERNATES 2,3 & 4 APPROVED - (CA 75-71)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding
a study providing for five alternate methods of maintaining the beach operation
and requesting authorization to pursue Alternative Nos. 3 and 4. The alternatives
were presented as follows:
1. Leave the operation unchanged.
2. Cut back various departmental activities to reduce expenditures.
3. Encourage the State of California to operate and maintain the city beach.
4. Expand the City's operation to include Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beaches.
5. Dissolve the department and turn various activities over to other departments.
The City Administrator reported on the recommended alternatives.
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A motion was made by Councilman Duke to authorize the City Administrator to pursue
Alternative Nos.2, 3 and 4 as set forth in the communication from the City Administrator,
but was withdrawn before being voted upon.
Following discussion it was determined by Council to authorize the City Administrator
to proceed with Alternative Nos./ 3 and 4.
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INVENTORY OF IN-HOUSE VS OUTSIDE SERVICES - PROGRESS REPORT TO BE PRESENTED
Councilwoman Wieder inquired as to the progress being made by the Productivity
Committee relative to their preparation of a report containing an inventory of
services which are contracted outside the City, and recommendations as to what
other areas within their divisions may also be contracted outside.
The City Administrator informed Council of the areas which the Productivity Committee
was exploring and stated that a comprehensive list would be made available to
Council during meetings in December.
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STATUS OF BILLBOARD LITIGATION
Councilwoman Wieder inquired as to the status of the city's efforts to remove bill-
boards in the City and the City Administrator recommended that as this matter involved
pending litigation that it be discussed during an executive session of Council.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO APPROVAL OF ND #75-68 APPEAL WITHDRAWN
Mayor Gibbs announced that the public hearing on the appeal filed by the Huntington
?each Environmental Council to the approval by the Environmental Review Board of
Negative Declaration No. 75-68 would be considered at this time. Said hearing had
been continued from the earlier portion of the meeting to allow the applicant,
appellant and representatives of the Environmental Council to meet an an adjacent
room to work toward resolving the matter.
Mr. Dick Churchill, representing the Huntington Beach Environmental Council addressed
Council and stated that an agreement had been reached and that the Environmental
Council wished to withdraw the appeal.
The Planning Director reported that 95% of the environmental documentation appeared
to be satisfactory and it had been agreed by the parties to resolve the remainder
at future meetings. He stated that an agreement had been reached by Jerwel Enterprises,
the Environmental Council and Planning Department that any mitigating measures which
normally would be addressed in the Negative Declaration could be handled as conditions
of approval of the Use Permit when Jerwel files the application.
There being no one further to speak on the matter and there being no further protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Duke, Council accepted the withdrawal of the appeal by the Huntington
Beach Environmental Council to the approval by the Environmental Review Board of
Negative Declaration No. 75-68. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT:. Matney
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COUNCIL TASK FORCE APPOINTED - COASTAL PLAN
Councilwoman Wieder reported on a recent meeting with Mr. Mel Carpenter, Executive
Director of the South Coast Regional Commission regarding the proposed coastal
plan. She recommended that the City Council designate a task force composed
of the Environmental Council, Planning Commission staff and two council members.
It was determined by Council to appoint a task force consisting of Environmental
Council members, members of the Planning Commission and staff and Councilwoman
Wieder and Councilman Shipley to review the proposed coastal plan and make recom-
mendations to the Council so that at the time public hearings begin in January, 1976
Council -may present their policy on the matter.
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN - PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
Councilman Coen inquired as to whether appointment of non-residents to the Project
Area Committee conflicted with present Council policy and was informed by the
Planning Director that it would be appropriate to require that appointees be city
residents as long as each state mandated category is filled.
RESOLUTION NO 4161 - ADOPTED - PRESCRIBES TIME FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
Councilman Coen state reasons for his recommendation that the Council meetings
convene at 7:00 P.M., rather than at 6:00 P.M. He stated that a proposed reso-
lution had been prepared designating 7:00 P.M. as the time for regular Council
meetings.
Councilwoman Wieder commented on the matter and referred to a list prepared
by the City Administrator regarding the frequency of meetings of cities of com--
parable size, which indicated that most City Councils meet more frequently than
twice monthly.
The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4161 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PRESCRIBING THE TIME FOR THE
BOLDING OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 4150."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4161 and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
PETITION FOR CONSIDERATION OF SUMMARY REMOVAL OF EQUESTRIAN USE COMMITTEE MEMBER
Councilman Duke spoke regarding the petition which had been submitted at the
October 23, 1975, requesting summary removal of Mr. William C. Williams from the
Council appointed Equestrian Use Committee, based upon inherent conflict of
interest. He spoke regarding the City Attorney's Opinion that there was no conflict
of interest . He informed Council that the Equestrian Use Committee had voted
unanimously to disband as it had been determined that the committee had fulfilled
its role.
On motion by Duke, Council approved the intention of the Equestrian Use CoMittee
to disband. The motion was passed by the following vote:
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AYEF— Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
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RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED REGARDING STAND ON ZIONISM TAKEN BY THE UNITED NATIONS
Mayor Gibbs stated that she had been invited to speak at a gathering of Zionists
in Orange and that the Orange City Council would be presenting a resolution castigating
the United Nations for their stand on Zionism. Mayor Gibbs asked if the Council wished
to consider adopting a similar resolution.
On motion by Shipley, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a similar resolution
opposing the stand on Zionism taken by the United Nations. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED IN SUPPORT OF HR NO. 7666 - SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
Councilman Bartlett recommended that a resolution be adopted by Council similar to
that of Newport Beach, supporting House of Representatives Bill HR 7666 to increase
amount of outside earnings limitations under Social Security.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
Mayor Gibbs called an Executive Session of the City Council to discuss pending litigation
and/or personnel matters.
RECESS
Mayor Gibbs called a recess of the Council.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor.
SAN :,OAQUIN RESERVOIR LITIGATION - COSTA MESA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PROPOSAL ACCEPTED
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A motion was made by Councilman Coen to accept the proposal of the Costa Mesa County
Water District as to engineering expert fees in connection with Superior Court Case
No. 227,083 as set forth in its letter of September 23, 1975, on condition that expert
studies, reports, advice and testimony is made available to the City of Huntington
Beach. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Matney
ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Fire Department Monthly Administrative Report - September, 1975.
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2. Harbors and Beaches Department Monthly Activity Report - October, 1975.
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On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, November 24, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. in
the Council Chamber. 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
Norma Brandel Gibbs
Mayor
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