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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 8, 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 Invocation was given by Mr'. Mike Lawless, St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber,
ROLL CALL
Present: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
Duke - (arrived at 8:10 P.M.)
Absent: None
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PROCLAMATION - "LUNG AWARENESS WEEK" - DECEMBER 7-13, 1975
Mayor Gibbs read a proclamation designating the week of December 7-13, 1975 as
"Lung Awareness Week" in the City of Huntington Beach and that December 7th, the
anniversary of the first Christmas Seal sold in America, be officially designated
as "Breathe Easy Day." The Proclamation urged the community to respond generously
to the annual Christmas Seal Appeal.
Mr. Harvey Shields, Executive Director of the Lung Association of orange County
accepted the proclamation and addressed Council regarding their concern in pre-
venting lung associated diseases. He distributed a scarf to the Council which
depicted Christmas Seals designed by children throughout the United States.
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DIRECTOR OF THE NATAL ANTI -SHARK MEASURES BOARD. SOUTH AFRICA INTRODUCED
Mayor Gibbs introduced Mrs. Beulah Davis, Director of the Natal Anti -Shark Measures
Board, South Africa, to the Council and audience. She stated that Mrs. Davis is
one of the world's leading authorities on dangerous sharks and administers the Natal
Anti -Shark Measures Board which is responsible for protecting and netting over 60
miles of coastline and beaches area in the Durban area of the Republic of South
Africa.
The Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development addressed Council and stated that
the City was very pleased that Mrs. Davis was able to visit Huntington Beach during
her stay in the United States.
The Mayor then presented a 'Key to the City' to Mrs. Davis. Mrs, Davis thanked the
Council on behalf of her Board and her country. She stated that she believed Hunting-
ton Beach was the finest facility she had yet seen in the world and complimented the
Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development, his assistant and staff for.their dedi-
cated work.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Gibba
NOES: None
ABSENT: Duke
ABSTAIN: Matney
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of November 3, 1975,
adjourned regular meeting of November 10, 1975 and the minutes as corrected, of the
regular meeting of November 17, 1975, as written and on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
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AGREEMENT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY WARNER AVENUE FIRE STATION - CC-356
APPROVED - Approved an agreement between the City and Southern California Edison
Company relating to underground electrical service and street lighting for the Warner
Avenue Fire Station - Project CC-356 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to exe-
cute same on behalf of the City.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 8916 - STELLRECHT & BARTOLI - APPROVED - Accepted
Monument Bond No. 5SM166409, Faithful Performance Bond No. 5SM166408, Labor and
Material Bond No. 5SM166409 - (American Motorists Insurance Company); approved
and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement as recommended by the
Director of Public Works. ,,
FINAL TRACT MAP 8916 - ALL OF TT 8916 - STELLRECHT & BARTOLI - APPROVED - Accepted
offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 8916, being
all of Tentative Tract Map No. 8916, located north of Slater Avenue approximately
331 feet west of Beach Boulevard, examined and certified by the Director of Public
Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission as being substantially in accor-
dance with the tentative map as filed with, amended and approved by the Planning
Commission: Acreage: 2.687; Developer: Robert Stellrecht and Anthony Bartoli,
Huntington Beach, California, Lots:ll; adopted map subject to the stipulations as
follows:
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections..
2. Certificate of insurance.
3. Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map.
4. The final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map
No. 8916 on January 1, 1977.
Adopted Negative Declaration No. 75-26.
Further instructed the City Clerk that she shall not affix her signature to the
map nor release such map for preliminary processing by the County or for recordation
until the aforementioned conditions have been met.
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 75-04 - MARK C BLOOME COMPANY APPROVED— Approved Tentative
Parcel Map No. 75-04, located northeast of Beach Boulevard and Ellis Avenue, accep-
ted offer of dedication for storm drain easement and authorized the City Clerk to
execute same and to release to the County for recordation.
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FINAL TRACT MAP 8332 - PORTION OF TT 8332 - CLASSIC DEVELOPMENT - APPROVED
Accepted offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 8332,
being a portion of Tentative Tract Map No. 8332, located at the northwest corner
of Garfield Avenue and Newland Street, examined and certified by the Director of
Public Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission as being substantially
in accordance with the tentative map as filed with, amended and approved by the
Planning Commission: Acreage: 8.610; Lots: 41; Developer: Classic Development,
Garden Grove, California; adopted map subject to stipulations as follows:
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections.
2. Certificate of insurance.
3. Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map.
4. The final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map
No. 8332 on November 20, 1976.
Adopted Environmental Impact Report No. 74-10.
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 nor for
recordation until the aforementioned conditions have been met.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CHANNEL LINING DISCHARGE STRUCTURE & TRASH RACK FOR SLATER
STORM DRAIN - CC-332 - Accepted work on the channel lining discharge structure and
trash rack for Slater Storm Drain, Project CC-332, completed by Masonry Engineers,
Inc., for a final contract amount of $127,246.24, and directed the Clerk to file
a Notice of Completion upon receipt of the required guarantee bond.
REPORT ON BID AWARD - PROJECT CC-272 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MAPPING - AD 7302
The Director of Public Works reported that the bid award for Project CC-272, Photo-
grammetric mapping of the Old Town Drainage Assessment District had been deferred
until the next regular Council meeting.
Councilman Matney requested that a brief presentation be made at that time
regarding the reasons for proceeding with said project.
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PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 75-11 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2024 - FIRST READING AS
AMENDED
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
on a proposed amendment to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to implement a speci-
fic plan for development of a low and medium density residential environment for
those properties described below. These standards will provide for a residential
unit for every 25 feet of frontage within that area described as Section A. Section
B will also provide for a residential unit for every 25 feet of frontage but will
also provide standards for development of a triplex for every 50 feet of frontage.
Section A is those areas generally located east of Twenty -Second Street and west of
Seventeenth Street and south of Palm Avenue and north of Orange Avenue; also that
area east of Seventeenth Street and west of Sixth Street and south of Palm Avenue,
and north of Pecan Avenue; and also that area east of Twelfth Street and west of
Sixth Street and south of Pecan Avenue and north of Walnut Avenue. Section B is
that area generally located east of Seventeenth Street and west of Twelfth Street
and south of Pecan Avenue and north of Walnut Avenue.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting had been met and that she had received communications
from Mr. Leonard Wright commenting on the matter and from Mr. Ray C. Woolsey
requesting that consideration be given to .the effect of the proposed ordinance
on his property. 3
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The Planning Director presented a resume' of the proposed code amendment. He
referred to a viewgraph outlining the areas involved and those areas as yet to
be considered. Dave Eadie, Senior Planner, reported on the proposal. Discussion
was held between Mr. Eadie and Councilman Coen regarding the points to which Mr.
Woolsey had referred in his communication.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mr. Lance Jacot, 215 Crest Avenue, addressed Council and gave reasons why
he favored the proposed code amendment.
Mr. Gail Langenbeck, resident of the area, addressed Council in support of the
proposal.
Mr. Alan Osgood, resident of the area, addressed Council and distributed graphs
depicting the crime incidence in the area and supporting lower density planning to
alleviate this problem.
Mr. Jim Cooperstein, resident of the area, addressed Council and gave reasons why
he was in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Stanley Legum, 511 llth Street, addressed Council in support of the proposed
code amendment.
Mr. Roy B. Woolsey, Newport Beach, owner of property in the area, addressed Council
and gave reasons why he believed the proposed code amendment should be approved,
but modified to exclude Block 421 and perhaps the westerly half of the block across
21st Street.
Discussion was held between the Council, Planning Director and Mr. Woolsey.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no
further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the
Mayor.
Councilman Coen stated that he would favor approval of the proposed code amendment
excluding therefrom the area commonly known as Block 421. Following discussion
between the Council and City Attorney, it was determined that steps toward the
approval of the proposed code amendment could be taken, however only subject to
approval by the City Attorney,
On motion by Shipley, Council approved Code Amendment No. 75-11, as amended to
exclude therefrom the area commonly known as Block 421, and subject to approval
by the City Attorney. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: none
ABSENT: Duke
The Planning Director informed Council that the words 'coverage' should follow the
words'maximum site' in the chart on Page 9, and that the word 'maximum' should pre-
cede the words 'site coverage' in the chart on page 12. He also informed Council
of the need to add the following wording within the proposed ordinance: "Any appli-
cation approved by the City within the area encompassed by this.Spec fic_.Plan prior
to the effective date of this ordinance, shall comply with the ordinance provisions
in effect on the date of approval of such application.'
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The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2024 a first reading by title
as amended. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 935 THEREOF AND ADDING
ARTICLE 938 THERETO ENTITLED, "TOWNLOT SPECIFIC PLAN - AREA ONE," AND ESTAB-
LISHING STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT THEREFOR."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2024, as amend-
ed, by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Duke
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PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO 4151 - VACATION - MAGNOLIA NORTH OF
WARNER - RESOLUTION NO 4168 - ADOPTED - ORDERING VACATION
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Resolution Of Intention No. 4151 to vacate a portion of the west side of Magnolia
Street north of Warner Avenue.
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 pro-
tests to the proposed vacation.
The Director of Public Works reported on the proposed vacation.
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 the vacation of a portion of the west
side of Magnolia Street, north of Warner Avenue, by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Duke
The Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 4168 a reading by title - "A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION
OF THE WEST SIDE OF MAGNOLIA STREET NORTH OF WARNER AVENUE."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4168 and
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Duke
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO 75-09 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2029 - FIRST READING
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
a petition for a change of zone from RI Low Density Residential District to R5
Office Professional District on property located at the southeast corner of Leslie
Drive and Warner Avenue.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting had been met and that she had received no communications
or written protests to the proposed zone change or to the recommendation of approval
of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for
recommending approval of the proposed zone change.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests files,
either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Coen, Council approved Zone Case No. 75-09 by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Duke
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2029 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTING -
TON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING S. 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONE
ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LESLIE LANE AND WARNER AVENUE
(ZONE CASE NO. 75-09)."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No, 2029 by the
following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
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PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 75-13 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2026 - FIRST READING
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
on proposed Code Amendment No. 75-13 which will provide for the following:
1. An amendment of existing zoning designations relating to the property.
described hereinbelow, and instituting a proposed specific plan ordi-
nance pursuant to Section 66450 et. sq. of the California Government Code.
Said specific plan would provide regulatory provisions in order to insure
the orderly development of the subject property in compliance with the
goals and objectives of the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
Said specific plan would enable a mixture of land uses including, but not
limited to, residential and commercial uses to be developed upon the sub-
ject property in an integrated fashion.
2. Deletion of a portion of Precise Plan of Alignment No. 70-6 (portion 2
as described in Ordinance No. 1636). That portion of Precise Plan of
Street Alignment No. 70-6 which would be deleted, lies generally between
McFadden Avenue and Center Drive'.
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Generally described, the subject property is bounded by McFadden Avenue to
the north, the San Diego Freeway to the east, Center Drive to the south and
the Southern Pacific Railroad to the west.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification.,
publication and posting had been met and that she had received no communications
or written protests on the matter or to the recommendation of approval by the
Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons
for recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 75-13. He informed Council that
the recommendation of the Planning Commission had not been unanimous, and pro-
ceeded to outline the area of concern which had been expressed.
Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open.
Mr. Jerry Klein, representing the applicant, Jerwel Enterprises, San Dimas,
addressed Council regarding the proposed project.
Councilman Duke arrived at the meeting.
Mr. Jerry Klein presented slides of the proposed project. He requested Council's
consideration relative to changes which he would propose in the proposed ordinance
sections dealing with parking standards and the recreation area to be provided
for each unit.
Discussion was held between the Council, staff and applicant. The Planning Director
presented suggestions on the matter.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney that the proposed ordinance be given
a first reading as amended by amending Section 9373.3 by inserting the words
'an average of prior to the word 'not' in the second paragraph and the word
'average` prior to the word 'minumum' in said section. Further that the words
`adjacent to be inserted after the word 'situated.' The motion failed to pass
by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Matney
NOES: Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
ABSENT: None
On motion by Coen, Council adopted Negative Declaration No. 75-68, and approved
Code Amendment No. 75-13 by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Planning Director read a correction to the legal description located on Page 3
fifth paragraph, seventh line of Section 9371.2 as follows: "bounded Northerly by
the Southerly boundary of the San Diego Freeway and the Southerly boundary of Parcel
1 of State Highway Relinquishment recorded in book 8649 of Official Records in the
Office of the County Recorded of said County". He also informed Council that the
following wording should be included as a part of the adopted ordinance: 'Section
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2A The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby amended by repealing a portion
of Precise Plan of Alignment No. 70-6 (portion 2 as described in Ordinance No. 1636).
That portion of Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 70-6 which:is deleted lies general
between McFadden Avenue and Center Drive."
A motion was made by Councilman Coen to give Ordinance No. 2026 a first reading
by title as amended by the Planning Director and as amended by striking the word
"behind" in the second paragraph of Section 9373.3 and substituting the words "ad-
jacent to."
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2026 by title as amended - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 937
THERETO AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIFIC PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IN THE
VICINITY OF THE HUNTINGTON CENTER AND REFERRED TO AS THE NORTH HUNTINGTON CENTER SPE-
CIFIC PIAN. "
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2026 as amended
by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: ,None
ABSENT: None v
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO 75-9 - APPROVED ORD NO 2028 - FIRST READING
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Code Amendment No. 75-9, which is a general revision to Article 951 "MI -A Standards"
(Light Industrial District). The intent of the revisions is to provide for more
design and aite development flexibilities for the limited industrial uses. Speci-
fically, the ordinance revises the front, exterior and interior side yard setbacks,
and provides for additional access alternatives through use of reciprocal driveways.
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.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for
recommending approval of proposed Code Amendment No. 75-9.
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 approved Code Amendment No. 75-9 by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2028 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING AMENDING AND ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS THERETO PERTAINING TO INDUS-
TRIAL DISTRICT MI -A STANDARDS."
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2028 by the
following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
At the request of Councilman Matney Resolution No. 4169 regarding the Orange
County Housing Authority was withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion. Councilwoman Wieder requested that Resolution No. 4165 protesting
the United Nation's stand on Zionism be removed for separate discussion.
On motion by Duke, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4164,
4166, 4167 and 4170 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the
following roll tail vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RES NO 4164 - ADOPTED ABIKE CENTENNIAL ROUTE ALONG PORTIONS OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOSING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A BIKE CENTENNIAL ROUTE ALONG PORTIONS OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY."
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RES NO 4166 - ADOPTED - OPERATION OF BURGLAR ALARM BUSINESS. SYSTEMS & USERS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SETTING FORTH
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF BURGLAR ALARM BUSINESS, SYSTEMS
AND USERS."
RES NO 4167 - ADOPTED - GEOCODED DATA BASE SYSTEM
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT REGARDING A GEOCODED DATA BASE SYSTEM,"
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RES NO 4170 - ADOPTED - AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
"A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD
OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTE24 AND THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH."
RES NO 4165 - ADOPTED.AS AMENDED - OPPOSING UNITED NATIONS STAND ON ZIONISM
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4165 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPRESSING ITS DISPLEASURE OVER
THE STAND ON ZIONISM TAKEN BY THE UNITED NATIONS."
Councilwoman Wieder requested that the word "opprobrious" be replaced by the
word "outrageous" in said resolution.
On motion by Shipley, Council waaved further reading of Resolution No. 4165 as
amended, and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RES NO 4169 - ADOPTED - AGREEMENT - ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY'
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4169 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 AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY."
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Councilman Matney stated that he believed prior information on the matter should
have been presented to Council, however he agreed with the procedure suggested.
Discussion was held between the Council and Planning Director.
Following a reading by title, a motion was made by Councilman Duke to waive
further reading of Resolution No. 4169 and adopt same.
Mr. Mike Rodgers, Chairman of the Council on Aging, addressed Council and stated
that he was in favor of the proposed resolution but that he believed it should
have been presented in a different manner.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
HUNTINGTON HARBOUR YACHT CLUB PROPOSAL - FIRE STATION - REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. J. Don Hartfelder and Mr. Jinn Martin, representing the Huntington Harbour
Yacht Club addressed Council regarding a proposal whereby the Huntington Harbour
Yacht Club would build a Huntington Harbour Fire Station and Yacht Club at no capital
outlay to the city. He presented the proposed procedure whereby the city would
make payments of $1500 per month for 30 years and allow Huntington Harbour Yacht
Club to lease the undeveloped area adjacent to the fire station site which they
would improve by building a clubhouse. He stated that all lease payments would be
applied against the eventual purchase price of the fire station. At the end of
the lease period, the fire station and yacht club would be turned over to the city,
at which time the Yacht Club would lease the developed club house from the city.
Using a viewgraph, Mr. Martin outlined the proposal and the benefits which he
believed the City would derive. Drawings of the plan were also displayed on
the viewgraph.
Discussion was held between the Council, Mr. Hartfelder and Mr. Martin, Council-
man Coen stated that he believed the proposal should be endorsed in concept subject
to working out the financial and legal ramifications.
A motion was made by Councilman Duke to refer said proposal to the Economic Advisory
Commission to review the financial aspects and that the matter also be referred to
city staff, including the City Attorney's Office, Planning Department and Fire Depart-
ment. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNICATIONS - H B ECONOMIC ADVISORY COMMISSION - REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
Mayor Gibbs informed Council that a communication had been received from
the Huntington Beach Economic Advisory Commission dated November 21, 1975
recommending that the City Administrator be directed to prepare a written policy
for Council review and approval, on the subject of Requests for Information.
Mr. William Foster, Economic Advisory Commission member, addressed Council
regarding the matter of adopting a policy for requests for information,
`1L0 Mayor Gibbs then read said communication.
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CCi+'MUNICATION - SIGNAL BOLSA CORP - SIGNAL BOLSA #2 ANNEXATION - DEFERRED TO 2/2L76
The 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. At the November 17, 1975
meeting said matter had been referred to the Planning Commission, Environmental
Council and Planning Department for review and recommendation. The Clerk in-
formed Council that communications requesting to speak on the mutter had been
received from Ruth Bailey, President of the League of Women Voters of Huntington
Beach -Seal Beach Area, and Herb Chatterton, President of Amigos de Bolsa Chica.
A letter from the Environmental Council with communications from the Fire Depart-
ment and Public Works Department attached, dated December 5, 1975, regarding the
proposed annexation had also been distributed to the Council.
Councilman Matney requested and was granted permission to abstain from voting on
the matter.
Mrs. Ruth Bailey, President of the League of Women Voters, Huntington Beach -Seal
Beach Area, addressed Council and read a statement dated December 8, 1975 set-
ting forth the recommendations of the League and urging a delay in annexation
of any portion of Bolsa Chica lands until decisions in terms of the future use
of the whole area can be made., based on adequate planning and assessment.
Mr. Herb Chatterton, Chairman of Amigos de Bolsa Chica, addressed Council
and read a statement regarding the proposed annexation and which requested
that the city postpone annexation until the state has had an opportunity
to acquire the property. A copy of said statement was then presented to Council.
Discussion was held between the Council, Mr. Chatterton and staff regarding the
matter.
Mr. George Stringer, Vice President of the Signal Bolsa Corporation, Irvine,
California, addressed Council and recommended that the Council appoint a
committee to work with the Signal Bolsa Corporation on the matter.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that a study committee be appointed
consisting of Councilmen Duke and Shipley, the Environmental Council, the
Planning Commission, League of Women Voters, the Amigos de Bolse Chica and
other interested parties to return with a recommendation to Council no later
than the February 2, 1976 Council meeting.
Mayor Gibbs invited those persons wishing to serve to contact City Council
secretary Connie Bauer.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Matney
ABSENT'. None ,f
BILINGUAL PRINTING - CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS - 1976 - GENERAL
M[TNICIPAL ELECTION
The City Clerk presented a communication from her office requesting Council
direction as to the procedure to be followed relative to the bilingual printing
of the Candidate's Statement of Qualifications for the forthcoming election.
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A motion was made by Councilman Coen that the Statement of Qualifications and
the Spanish translation be paid by the candidate.
Councilwoman Wieder suggested that the motion be amended to provide that the
United States Attorney General's Office be informed of the City's objection to
having local entities incur the costs of federally mandated regulations.
Councilman Coen's motion, as amended, was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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REAPPOINTMENT TO OC MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT WARREN Q HALL - ALB
The City Clerk presented.a communication from Warren G. Hall, City Treasurer,
requesting that Council confirm his reappointment to the Orange County Mosquito
Abatement District for a term to expire December 31, 1977.
Councilwoman Wieder stated that she would recommend that this matter be postponed
to the next meeting, pending additional information relative to the appointment
and the district. Discussion was held by Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to approve the reappointment of Warren G. Hall
to a two year term on the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District to expire Decem-
ber 31, 1977.
The motion made by Councilman Matney failed to pass by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Matney
NOES: Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Gibbs
ABSTAIN: Duke
ABSENT: None
On motion by Wieder, Council deferred action on said reappointment to the
December 15, 1975 Council meeting by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Matney
ABSENT: None
COMMUNICATION _-_HB ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING RECEIVED,.& FILED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Environmental
Council supporting the action taken by the City Council to join in the formation
of a coalition to take concerted action against the Department of Interior's ruling
on off -shore oil drilling.
The Council directed that said communication be received and filed.
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COMMUNICATION - RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION - OPERATION OF ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Recreation and Parks Commission
regarding the operation of Adventure Playgound and recommending continuance of the
current hours of.operation and admission fees.
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Councilman Coen requested that information be presented relative to the cost
of this.facility per usable acre as compared to regular park facilities to de-
termine whether the insurance and manpower costs less the revenues justify the
facility remaining open.
ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Wieder, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 2022
and 2023 by title; waived further reading and adopted same.by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Matney
ORD NO 2022 - ADOPTED - AMENDS HB MUNICIPAL CODE - RECODIFICATION UPDATE
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING, AMENDING AND ADDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE."
ORD NO 2023 - ADOPTED - RESIDENCE & REGISTERED VOTER REQUIREMENTS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 2.04.030 AND 2.04.040, AND ADDING THERETO
SECTION 1,04.010 RELATING TO RESIDENCE AND REGISTERED VOTER REQUIREMENTS FOR
ELECTION OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS."
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
On motion by Wieder, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 2025
and 2027 by title and waived further reading by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORD NO 2025 - FIRST READING - BURGLAR ALARM BUSINESSES, SYSTEMS & USERS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER 5.56 REGULATING BURGLAR ALARM BUSINESS-
ES, SYSTEMS AND USERS." v
ORD NO 2027 - FIRST READING - UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.32 AND 17.52 AND ADDING NEW
CHAPTER 17.04,ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE."
WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION
The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the desirability of the City
establishing a self -insured Workman's Compensation Program. He stated that the
City would like to take bids on such a program. Mr. Warren Hall, City Treasurer,
reported on the bid.proposal which the Personnel Director and he were preparing.
He also reported on a similar plan enacted.by the City of Newport Beach.
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WATER TOWER - LOS PATOS DRIVE & MARINA VIEW PLACE - (CA 75-79) - REPORT REQUESTED
The City Administrator brought Council's attention to his report regarding the surplus
property at Los Patos Drive and Marina View Place and the water tower at said location.
Reports from the Department of Public Works and City Treasurer were also included.
He informed Council of the reasons why he would recommend that the water tower located
at Los Patos Drive and Marina View Place be dismantled as soon as possible with funds
to be provided from the proceeds of the sale of said property.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the matter of informing the Huntington Beach
Historical Society of the City's position. Councilman Matney spoke regarding the
complexities of the problem and recommended that perhaps a small committee composed
of the Economic Advisory Commission, Department of Public Works and Huntington Beach
Historical Society be formed to review the matter.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder to defer the matter to the December 15, 1975
Council meeting for some of the the reasons expressed by Councilman Matney; and further
that additional information be provided relative to the water tower at Huntington
Central Park which she believes may be equally unsafe.
Councilman Duke spoke regarding the matter and stated that he believed the matter
should be deferred to January 5, 1976 to allow adequate review of the matter,
Councilwoman Wieder stated that she would amend her motion to defer the matter to
January 5, 1976 rather than December 15, 1975.
The Director of Public Works stated that his report referred to the refurbishment
and maintenance of the tower and not the dismantling of same. He stated that if
it were the decision of the Council to dismantle the tower, that it was hoped the
funds to do so could be provided from the proceeds of the property sale.
The Deputy City Administrator reported on the concern of the contiguous property
owner relative to liability factors.
The motion made by Councilwoman Wieder was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen,.Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None J
TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AUTHORIZED - ANIMAL LICENSES
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a
report from Mr. Darrel L. Cohoon, Administrative Analyst, concerning the
status of the animal control program in the city and recommending the hiring
of temporary employees on a commission basis to canvass the city to collect all
licenses due the City.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council and staff. Councilman Duke
stressed the need for the employees to be adequately trained. Councilman Coen
stated that rather than hiring the employees for a specific amount of money
per license that the commission be based on a percentage of the license fee,
not to exceed ten percent.
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Councilwoman Wieder amended the motion to approve the hiring of ten temporary
employees on only a commission basis to be upon a percentage of the license
fee, for the period of time necessary. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Matney
ABSENT: None
RABIES CLINIC SCHEDULED
The City Administrator informed the Council and audience that the Rabies Clinic
would be held at Murdy Park on Saturday, December 13, 1975 from 10:00 A.M. to
2:00 P.M.
PERSONNEL CONTRACT - MILITARY SERVICE - RESEARCH AUTHORIZED
The City Administrator addressed Council regarding Assembly Bill 641 which is
intended to provide that public employees being credited by the Public Employees
Retirement System for military service pay the costs. The City Administrator
requested and was granted Council approval to research the steps which might be
taken by the City should this legislation fail to eliminate the interpretation
by PERS staff that the costs be borne by the public agencies.
Councilman Matney stated the need to obtain cost estimates for the program.
The Personnel Director stated that the City Attorney's office had stated that
they could study the matter pending further information being made available.
Discussion was held by Council and the City Administrator stated that staff
would proceed expediously. Vr
COOPERS & LYBRAND REPORT - RE: CITY INTERNAL AUDITOR - REPORT REQUESTED 1/5/76
Councilwoman Wieder requested that the report from Coopers & Lybrand, City Auditors,
outlining the recommended projects and duties of the City Internal Auditor be
referred to the Economic Advisory Commission. She also requested that Council be
informed of the disposition which will be made of this recommendation and whether
the Internal Auditor will have the resources to implement said recommendations.
She requested that this information be made available at the January 5, 1976 Council
meeting. V
REPORT OF MAYOR PRO TEM WIEDER'S ATTENDANCE - ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CITIES CONVENTION
Councilwoman Wieder presented her report on her attendance in the capacity of
City alternate voting delegate and as a member of the National Policy Committee on
Public Safety at the Annual Congress of Cities Convention in Miami Beach, Florida,
November 30-December 4,.1975. She read portions of the report regarding the mag-
nitude and scope of -the National League of Cities and the value of city partici-
pation, and inviting interested citizens and announced and potential candidates
for City Council offices to attend a public meeting at which time the City repre-
sentatives who were in attendance at this convention will be able to share with
all such interested parties the information gleaned from the convention as well as
to bring some vital information to their attention of the current problems of
cities in America today. She stated that she had brought cassettes of the various
workshops held at the conference and that she hoped a study session could be held
where interested citizens could benefit from the information.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder recommending that the local legislators
wire or phone the City's federal Congressmen and Senators to urge that they vote for
continuation of General Revenue Sharing; and further requested the Public Information
Officer to work with the editorial staff of the local newspapers to encourage edi-
torials in support of revenue sharing. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Matney
ABSENT: None
Mayor Gibbs suggested that following the close of the nomination period that a meet-
ing be held between Council and all persons who have declared their candidacy for
City Council office.
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RECOMMENDATIONS OF MAYOR'S AD HOC COMMITTEE ADOPTED
Mayor Coen thanked the members of the Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee which had been
formed to investigate the validity of the allegations against the City
Administrator, for their diligent service in preparing their report. He stated
that.50 copies had been made which were distributed to the press, department heads,
each committee member, Council members, City Administrator, public information office
with the balance of the reports to be wade available at the libraries.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen to adopt the recommendations as proposed in
the report; one of which was to establish a Council Committee to see thac the
recommendations are implemented by the staff and to monitor the manner in which
they are implemented.
Councilman Coen suggested that as Councilwoman Wieder, Councilman Bartlett and
he were members of the Ad Hoc Committee that they be appointed to said committee.
He then spoke regarding the committee's intentions relative to reviewing the balance
of the allegations and stated that the members of the committee would be happy to respond
to members of the press or the public as to the manner and procedure by which the
matter was investigated by the committee.
The motion made by Councilman Coen was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Matney
ABSENT: None V
REPORT REQUESTED - HUNTINGTON CENTRAL LIBRARY HOURS
Councilman Duke requested that a report be presented by the Library Department and
Library Board at the December 15, 1975 Council meeting regarding the possibility of
keeping the Huntington Central Library open on Sundays, versus closing the library
on Mondays or Tuesdays when the use factor is not so great.
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CITY Of NEWPORT BEACH RESOLUTION SUPPORTED - ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett that a letter be forwarded to the
City of Newport Beach stating Huntington Beach City Council's support of Newport
Beach Resolution No. 8639 urging the Orange County Board of Supervisors to give
serious consideration to Ontario International Airport as the solution to the
future air transportation needs in Orange County and to urge the Orange County
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County Board of Supervisors to consider developing a viable rapid transit
system between Orange County and Ontario International Airport.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Done
ABSENT: Done
CITY OF CYPRESS RESOLUTION SUPPORTED - FIRE INSURANCE RATING
A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett that a letter be forwarded to the
City of Cypress stating the Huntington Beach City Council's support of
City of Cypress Resolution No 1655 requesting support from the Orange
County Board of Supervisors and other Orange County cities affected by
the recent Fire Insurance rating for a Grand Jury investigation of the Fire
Insurance rating procedures.
Councilman Coen stated that prior to Council taking action on this matter he
would recommend that it be referred to the Fire Chief for review.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Coen
APPOINTMENTS TO PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
The Planning Director stated that pursuant to Council's request, the staff
had readvertised for appointments to the Project Area Committee and that
an additional application had been received.
The Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development recommended that the Council
consider changing the policy for appointments to the committee as persons
who own property in the area, work and pay taxes within the City cannot be
appointed because they do not live in the city.
Councilman Matney requested that the Planning Director and City Attorney
research the legality of appointing non-residents to serve on the Project
Area Committee.
AUDIT OF DRIFTWOOD LEASE (SHE1?ATON BEACH INN)
Councilman Matney inquired as to whether an audit had been prepared on the Shera-
ton Beach Inn lease and the City Administrator stated that it was under prepa-
ration. It was requested that the Internal Auditor report to Council on the
matter. ✓
WNTINGTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY - CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING LANDMARKS
Councilwoman Wieder inquired as to the criteria used by the Huntington Beach
Historical Society for determining landmarks of historical value. She sug-
gested that the City Administrator contact the Historical Society regarding
the development of such criteria.
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COUNCILMAN DUKE APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF SIGNAL BOLSA #2 ANNEXATION STUDY COMMITTEE
Mayor Gibbs appointed Councilman Duke as Chairman of the Signal Bolsa #2 Annexation
Study Committee.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - GORDON OFFSTEIN
Mr. Gordon Offstein, city resident, requested clarification regarding the commu-
nication from the Economic Advisory Commission which had been discussed earlier
in the meeting relative to Requests for Information, as many times a question
regarding the Council Agenda arises which would need an immediate reply due to
the time factor. .
The City Administrator clarified the intent of the communication from the Huntington
Beach Economic Advisory Commission.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - MARIE BUCKLAND - POLICY RE: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION TO
BE PREPARED
Mrs. Marie Buckland, city resident, addressed Council regarding an administrative
memorandum on the subject of procedures for handling citizen inquiries. She also
requested that Mayor Gibbs present her input relative to various expenditures sub-
mitted.
The City Administrator then read a memorandum from his office regarding suggested
procedures for handling citizens inquiries which had been distributed to city de-
partments to insure that inquiries from citizens are answered fully at a minumum
of time and expense.
Councilwoman Wieder spoke regarding the Economic Advisory Commission's communication,
discussed earlier in the meeting, recommending that the City Administrator be directed
to prepare a written policy for Council review and approval, on the subject of re-
quests for information, and the City Administrator inquired if it was the desire of
Council that he prepare said policy.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that the Council recomm nd that the City
Administrator prepare a written policy for Council review and approval on the
subject of requests for information, to be presented at a future Council meeting.
Councilman Matney spoke regarding the need to insure that information is readily
available to citizens. Councilwoman Wieder spoke regarding the reasons why she
believed working out such a policywould be beneficial to the city.
Mr. Glen Kimmel addressed Council regarding difficulites he had encountered due to
inadvertently allowing his water bill to become in arrears.
The motion made by Councilwoman Wieder was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Matney
ABSENT: None
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ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Public Utilities Commission Decision #85148 - Application to Increase
Fares - Douglas Bus Lines, Inc.
2. Communication from Supervisor Diedrich, transmitting a Resolution of the
Board of Supervisors declaring its intent to apply for Health Systems
Agency designation for Orange County under the National Health Planning
and Resources Act of 1974. (Public Law 93-64)
3. Communication from the City of Newport Beach requesting that Council consider
adopting a resolution similar to their resolution urging the O.C. Board of
Supervisors to give consideration to Ontario International Airport as the
solution to Orange County Air Transportation needs, and to consider develop-
ing a viable rapid transit system between Orange County and said airport.
4. Communication from the City of Yorba Linda requesting that Council support
their resolution expressing opposition to the proposed Chino Hills Airport
and urging the'O.C. Board of Supervisors to consider Ontario International
Airport as the solution to future Orange County transportation needs.
5. Police Department monthly report - October, 1975.
6. Communication from the City of Cypress transmitting Resolution 1655 request-
ing support from the Board of Supervisors and Orange County cities affected
by the recent Fire Insurance rating for a Grand Jury investigation of the
Fire Insurance rating procedures.
7. Communication from the California State Association of Local Elected Officials
regarding the effects of the recent amendment to the Federal Voting Rights
Act requiring mandatory publication of election notices and election mater-
ials in at least Spanish in 39 counties in the State.
CALL EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Gibbs called an Executive Session of the Council, to discuss pending liti-
gation and/or personnel matters.
RECESS
Mayor Gibbs called a recess of the Council.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Gibbs
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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