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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 15, 1975
Mayor Gibbs called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Steve Higgins, First Christian Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
Duke - (arrived at 7:15 P.M.)
Absent. None
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PINS - CITY EMPLOYEES
Service Pins were presented by the Mayor to the following City employees:
Recreation and Parks Department - Thomas Bushard, 20 years; Department of Public
Works - Donald W. Kiser, 20 years, Jack D. Ellis, 15 years, Stanley Norton, 15 years,
Donald B. Blackman, 10 years, Stanley R. Chambers, 10 years, Dexter E. Elwood, 10
years, Philip Hoggatt, 10 years, John Lolli, 10 years, Walter A. Pittillo, 10 years,
Harry C. Rattleman, 10 years; Finance_ Department - Lois G. Spaulding, 15 years; Anne
Norton, 10 years; Police Department - John Berens, 10 years, Jim K. Lail, 10 years,
Larry S. May, 10 years, Philip A. McCrea, 10 years, Brian F. Moore, 10 years, Thomas W.
Quick, 10 years, George Renek, 10 years, William C. White, 10 years; Fire Department -
Annabelle Cresswell, 10 years, Bill Newton, 10 years, Roderick E. Rieger, 10 years
William E. Thompson, 10 years.
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, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 24,
1975 and regular meeting of December 1, 1975, as written and on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 8332 - CLASSIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Accepted
Monument Bond #U785267, Faithful Performance Bond #U785266, Labor and Material Bond
#U785266 - (United Pacific Insurance Company); approved and authorized execution of
the Subdivision Agreement as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
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FINAL TRACT MAP NO 8821 - ALL OF TT 8821 - ARCIERO & SONS,. INC. - APPROVED - Accepted
offer of dedication and improvement as shown on final Tract Map No. 8821, being all
of Tentative Tract Map No. 8821, located on the south side of. Warner Avenue, 1330 feet
east of Bolsa Chica 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: 3.315; Lots: 16; Developer_ Arciero & Sons, Inc., Walnut, California;
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. 8821 on November 20, 1976.
Adopted Exemption Declaration No. 74-161.
Further instructed. the City Clerk that she shall not affix her signature to the map
nor release such map for preliminary processing by the County for recordation until
the aforementioned conditions have been met.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT -- TRACT NO 8821 - MIKAWA FARMS, INC. - Accepted Monument
Bond No. 5SM166449, Faithful Performance Bond No. 5SM166448, Labor and Material
Bond No. 5SM166448 - (American Motorists Insurace Company); approved and authorized
execution of the Subdivison Agreement as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS - CEMENT -MORTAR LINING OF IN -PLACE WATER MAINS - Approved
plans and specifications for the construction of cement -mortar lining of in -place
6" and 8" water mains in Orange Avenue and in the alley between Sixth and Seventh
Streets and authorized the Clerk to advertise for bids.
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT CIVIC CENTER AND CENTRAL LIBRARY - Authorized the
Director of Public Works to proceed with the preparation of specifications for a
maintenance contract at the Civic Center and Central Library; approved purchase order
to cover cost of maintenance until contract can be let and approved payment at the
rate of $285 per month to Tanaka Nursery to cover costs performed since expiraton of
purchase order on October 31, 1975.
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BID AWARD -- WARNER AVENUE FIRE STATION - CC-356 - SMITH ELECTRIC SUPPLY
The Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department regarding construction
at the Warner Avenue Fire Station, together with a copy of the Economic Advisory
Commission minutes of October 9, 1975 relative to the matter. The communication
from the Public Works Department also stated that bids for Project CC-356, construction
of water main, sewer lateral and street improvements for the Warner Avenue Fire
Station in Huntington Harbour were received and opened on Wednesday, December 10, 1975
in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and Director of Public Works and that Smith
Electric Supply, Stanton, California, was the low bidder with a total bid in the
amount of $36,200.03. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the
bid to Smith Electric Supply. The bids submitted were as follows:
Smith Electric Supply - Stanton - $36,200.03
Griffith Company - Irvine - $38,040.90
Silveri & Ruiz Const. Co. - Fullerton - $38,617.60
In response to a question by Councilman Duke, the Director of Public Works reported on
the reasons for the proposed project.
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Considerable discussion was held between the Council, Director of Public Works and
City Attorney regarding the proposed project and possible liability factors involved
relative to the bulkhead. The City Attorney stated that his office could prepare a
written opinion on the matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to.award the contract for Project CC-356,
construction of water main, sewer lateral and street improvements for the warner
Avenue Fire Station in Huntington Harbour to Smith Electric Supply, Stanton, California,
the lowest responsible bidder for the bid amount of $36,200.03, hold all other bids
until Smith Electric Supply.has executed the contract for said work and filed neces-
sary 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, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: Duke
ABSENT: None
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COMMUNICATION - DICK JAMES - VEHICLE & TRAILER PARKING RESTRICTIONS -- REPORT REQUESTED
The City Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Dick James, Southern California
State Director of the Good Sam Club, Calabasas, California, requesting permission
to address Council regarding Section 10.44.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code relative to vehicle and trailer parking restrictions.
Mr. Dick James, city resident, addressed Council and stated that he believed an agree-
ment had been reached between their organization and the City during a meeting held
December 12, 1975 between city staff, Mrs. Martha Baird, Mrs. Annette Salisbury and
Mr. Bob Board, representatives of recreational vehicle interests; with the exception
that they believe reference to tonnage is not applicable and that all recreational
vehicles should be considered the same. He stated that the organization favored
Alternatives 3 and 4 submitted in City Administrator communication CA 75-60 as follows:
(3) Do not permit recreation vehicles on the public street but instead permit them to
be parked in the front yard or in the driveway; (4) Amend the existing ordinance
to permit vehicles in excess of 3/4 ton to park in the front yard or driveways -and
continue to permit vehicles of 3/4 ton and under to park on the public street..
He recommended that a committee be formed comprising representatives of the City
Council and recreational vehicle owner representatives to reach a solution to the
matter.
A member of the audience addressed Council and questioned the city's authority to
enforce this section of the code.. He also spoke regarding the matter of tonnage of
the vehicles. The City Attorney and City Administrator spoke regarding this aspect
of the matter.
Mrs. Martha Baird, city resident, addressed Council and stated that she had recently
purchased a recreational vehicle and spoke regarding the problems which she would
encounter in keeping her vehicle off the street and requested if it is planned to make
it allowable to concrete a part of a person's property to park the vehicles that
provisions also be made to allow for a driveway cut and opening. She also requested
that a committee be formed to review the matter.
Councilman Duke spoke regarding the serious safety factors which he believed were
involved in this matter.
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Mr. T. Smith, city resident, addressed Council and questioned the constitutionality
of the ordinance enforcement and the City Attorney stated that it was his opinion that
the ordinance was constitutional.
Councilman Matney stated that he could not vote on the matter as he was an owner of a
recreational vehicle. He addressed Council in opposition to the ordinance.
Councilman Bartlett was appointed to serve as Chairman of the committee.
Councilman Duke commented on instances where he believed the illegal parking of the
vehicles had caused impairment of vision and created a safety hazard.
Police Chief Robitaille addressed Council regarding the matter and distributed photo-
graphs depicting the problems caused by large commercial rigs.
The Police Chief brought Council's attention to the intent of the ordinance stating
that it was a commercial vehicle ordinance, predicted on gross tonnage and was not
intended to single out recreational vehicles. Discussion was held by Council and the
Police Chief regarding aspects of the matter.
Mr. Gene Smith, city resident, addressed Council regarding the matter and what he
believed to be the need to catagorize vehicles in a different manner. He stated that
he would like to serve on the committee.
Mrs. Diana Jackson, city resident, addressed Council and presented her views on the
matter, stating that she would like to serve on the committee.
Mrs. Annette Salisbury addressed Council and she stated the need to clarify various
aspects of the matter. She stated that she would like to serve on the committee.
Councilwoman Wieder suggested that the committee and the Department of Building and
Community Development and Police Department staff prepare an inventory which would
aid in the planning for such vehicles.
Mayor Gibbs requested a citizens committee be formed and meet with Councilman Bartlett;
and that perhaps a complete report on the matter could be presented within 60 to 90
days.
Mayor Gibbs gave direction to the Police Chief relative to enforcement of the present
ordinance as it pertains to recreatiFnal vehicles.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO APPROVAL OF PLAT PLAN AMENDMENT 75-4 - CONTINUED TO 2 2 76
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a
public hearing from November 3, 1975, to consider an appeal filed by Mr. James Clark,
Attorney at Law, on behalf of the Sea Breeze Village Homeowner's Association Board of
Directors, to approval by the Planning Commission of Plot Plan Amendment No. 75-4, being
a request to permit the modification of Tentative Tract Map No. 7628 by the deletion of
the "tot Lots" pursuant to Section 9811.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The
Planning Commission modified the request to include one "tot lot" that is to be centrally
located within the subdivision. The appeal is in response to this modification of the
request. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of Chapel Lane and
Modale Drive in an R3, Medium High Density District.
Mayor Gibbs then reported that a communication had been received from the office of
the Orange County District Attorney dated December 8, 1975, requesting that Council
defer consideration of this item for six additional weeks, pending investigation by
his office of various aspects of the matter.
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On motion by Matney, Council continued the public hearing on the appeal to approval Jai
the Planning Commission of Plot Plan Amendment No..75-4 to the February 2, 1976 Council
meeting. The motion was passed by the following vote. -
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO 4158 - VACATION - PORTIONS OF McFADDEN
AVENUE AND GRAHAM STREET - RESOLUTION NO 4171 - ADOPTED - ORDERING VACATION
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Resolution of Intention No. 4158 to vacate a portion of McFadden Avenue west of Graham
Street and a portion of Graham Street, north of McFadden Avenue.
The 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 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 McFadden Avenue,
west of Graham Street and a portion of Graham Street, north of McFadden Avenue, by the
following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES. None
ABSENT: None
The Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 4171 a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION
OF MCFADDEN AVENUE, WEST OF GRAHAM STREET, AND A PORTION OF GRAHAM STREET, NORTH OF
MCFADDEN AVENUE."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4171 and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO 4i54 - VACATION - PORTION OF REDONDO CIRCLE
RESOLUTION NO 4172 - ADOPTED - ORDERING VACATION
Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on
Resolution of Intention No. 4154 to vacate a portion of Redondo Circle, south of
Talbert Avenue.
The 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 the
proposed vacation.
The Director of Public Works reported on the proposed vacation.
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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 Redondo Circle,
south of Talbert Avenue, by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT; None
The Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 4172 a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION
OF REDONDO CIRCLE, SOUTH OF TALBERT AVENUE."
On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4172 and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
On motion by Duke, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4173, 4174,
4175, 4176, 4177 and 4178 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT; None
RESOLUTION NO. 4173 - ADOPTED. CALLING GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - 4 13 76
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH,,CALIFORNIA, CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID
CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 1976, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF
SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF.THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH."
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RESOLUTION NO. 4174 - ADOPTED - SERVICES OF COUNTY CLERK - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION -
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"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY
TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 13, 1976."
RESOLUTION NO. 4175 - ADOPTED - DEDICATION OF EASEMENT - WARNER AVENUE FIRE STATION
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DEDICATING AN EASEMENT
OVER A PORTION OF WARNER AVENUE FOR STREET AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES (WARNER AVENUE
FIRE STATION)." J
RESOLUTION NO, 4176 - ADOPTED - AHFP - DEVELOPMENT OF HAMILTON AVENUE
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY
='.OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF
aLTON AVENUE."
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RESOLUTION NO. 4177 - ADOPTED - AHFP - DEVELOPMENT OF CENTER DRIVE
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOP-
MENT OF CENTER DRIVE."
RESOLUTION NO. 4178 - ADOPTED - AHFP - DEVELOPMENT OF BROOKHURST STREET
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY
OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF
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REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL --SHERRI SIEGEL
Mrs. Sherri Siegel., city resident, addressed Council regarding the League of California
Cities Capacity Building Report, dated August 26, 1975, which had been prepared on the
City and spoke regarding what she believed to be the need to establish clearly defined
goals for the city.
Councilwoman Wieder stated that she had attended a recent meeting of the Capacity
Building Team at which time recommendations for a plan had been presented and that a
study session would be scheduled on the matter. She invited Mrs. Siegel to contact
the city relative to the meeting dates. Councilman Duke spoke regarding the Goals and
Objectives which had been formulated by the Citizens Corimittee on Goals and Objectives.
VEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - FLINT MORRISON
Mr. Flint Morrison, President of the Home Council, requested and was given clarifica-
tion relative to the direction given to the Police Chief earlier in the meeting
regarding enforcement of the ordinance code as it affected recreational vehicle
parking.
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QUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - ROBERT GERARD
Mr. Robert Gerard, 305 17th Street, City, addressed Council regarding his contention
that it is not possible to build an economical recreational vehicle storage yard
because of the ordinance code provisions. He presented recommendations which he
believed would allow the establishment of such yards. He also recommended that a
developer be allowed to designate certain houses within his development as being
pre -designed for owners of recreational vehicles with perhaps a reduction in the garage
requirements with additional space allocated to the side yard. He stated that
he could meet with the committee studying the recreational vehicle problem to
discuss the problems faced by developers in this regard and to present solutions.
Mr. Gerard also commented that he believed the city should establish a more expeditious
procedure for plan checking and presented recommendations on the matter. He requested
that a report be presented on the matter.
The Director of Public Works reported on aspects of the matter, stating that it was
being studied and that a report would be presented to Council.
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VEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - TOM BAKER
Mr. Tom Baker addressed Council and requested clarification as to action taken at the
December 8, 1975 meeting at which time Council supported the City of Cypress resolution
requesting support from the Board of Supervisors and other Orange County cities
affected by the recent Fire Insurance rating for a Grand Jury investigation of the
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Fire Insurance rating procedures, and also the support of the City of Newport Beach
resolution urging the 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 development of a viable rapid transit system between the county
and said airport.
Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Baker regarding the matter.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - GORDON OFFSTEIN
Mr. Gordon Offstein, city resident, addressed Council and requested clarification of
action taken by the Council at the December 8, 1975 meeting relative to the communi-
cation from the Economic Advisory Commission 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. Offstein was informed that the City Administrator had been directed to prepare
a written policy for Council review and approval on the subject of requests for
information for presentation to Council at a future meeting.
HE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - PROPOSED CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION SUPPORTED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Environmental Council transmittting
a proposed Congressional resolution with modifications by the Environmental Council,
expanding Corps of Engineer's authority for planning at Bolsa Chica and requesting
Council concurrence and support.
Councilman Coen spoke regarding the reasons. why he disagreed with the modifications
to the resolution as proposed by the Environmental Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney that said communication be received and filed.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen that Council support the Congressional resolution
as originally proposed, and not as modified by the Environmental Council.
The motion made by Councilman Matney was withdrawn.
Mr. Herbert Chatterton, Secretary of the Environmental Council, addressed Council
regarding the intent of the Environmental Council's communication and the proposed
Congressional resolution.
Councilwoman Wieder informed Nix. Chatterton that the State Department of Fish and Game
had requested additional funding from Congress for expansion.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the matter.
The motion made by Councilman Coen was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney
NOES: Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
ABSENT: None
COMMUNICATION - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CITY ENTRANCE COMPETITION
_The Clerk presented a communication from the Design Review Board transmitting a copy
of their City Entrance Competition Proposal for Council approval and requesting advice
relative to the presentation of a minimum cash prize of $25 for the top three designs
or the costs of constructing a model and an additional $50 minimum prize for the
winning design.
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Councilman Coen stated that he did not believe the contest should be limited to city
residents and that a maximum rather than minimum prize should be established.
The'Planning Director reported on the proposal.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen to modify the proposal to allow competition by
persons who are not city residents and to establish a maximum of $100 as top.prize.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES ADOPTED
Mayor Gibbs announced that it had been recommended that Ordinance No. 2024 relative to
the "Townlot Specific Plan - Area One" be referred back to the Planning Commission
and the Planning Director reported on the matter.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 2025, 2026,
2027, 2028 and 2029 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORD NO 2025 - ADOPTED - 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 BUSINESSES, SYSTEMS
AND USERS." J v
ORD NO 2026 - ADOPTED - NORTH HUNTINGTON CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
"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 SPECIFIC PLAN."
ORD NO 2027 - ADOPTED - 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."
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ORD NO 2028 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT STANDARDS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING, AMENDING AND ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS THERETO PERTAINING TO INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT M1-A STANDARDS."
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ORD NO 2029 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 75-09
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING S. 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF
ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LESLIE LAW AND WARNER
AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 75-09)."
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BID AWARD - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 7302 - PHOTOGRAPHIC MAPPING - CC-272 - HORIZON SURVEYS
The Clerk read a communication from the Public Works Department recommending that
the bid for the Old Town Drainage Assessment District photographic mapping be awarded
to Horizon Surveys. Said matter had been deferred from the December S, 1975 Council
meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to award the contract for the photogrammetric
mapping of Old Town Drainage Assessment District - Assessment District #7302 to
Horizon Surveys the lowest responsible bidder for their bid amount of $10,880, hold
all other bids until Horizon Surveys has executed the contract for said work and filed
necessary bonds and insurance, and directed the 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, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Director of Public Works reported on the reasons which necessitated the Photo-
graphic Mapping and why other alternatives to the matter had not been feasible.
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PETITION - REQUEST FOR CROSSWALK - WINTERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL COMPLEX
The Clerk presented an informal petition submitted by Brian Reid listing signatures
of approximately 63 persons requesting a marked crosswalk across Goldenwest Street
at Wintersburg High School. Also presented was a report from the Director of Public
Works listing reasons for their recommendation that a crosswalk not be installed.
Discussion was held between the Council and the Director of Public Works regarding
his report outlining the reasons why a crosswalk at this location was not recommended.
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC NEED & NECESSITY - CAPA SECURITY - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a request for a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity submitted
by Mr. Brian E. Smith, dba CAPA Security, 315 Third Street, Suite 203, City, to
operate a private patrol service throughout the City. She further informed Council of
the jecommendation of approval by the City Administrator and the recommendation of
approval by the Police Department with the recommendation that the business be re-
viewed in six months in regard to employees and conformity to regulations.
On motion by Coen, Council granted a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity to
Mr. Brian E. Smith, dba CAPA Security, City, to operate a private patrol service
throughout the City, with review in six months in regard to employees, and conformity
to regulations. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SUNDAY OPENING OF CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of the
City Librarian's report regarding the position of the Library Board relative to keeping
the library open for a few hours on Sunday.
The City Administrator stated that it was the staff and his recommendation that the
library be open from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday and that the library be closed
Friday evenings.
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A motion was made by Councilman Duke to approve the recommendation of staff that the
Central City Library be open from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, and that the
library be closed on Friday evenings.
The Library Director reported on the matter and the possible need for additional
maintenance and hourly help, but that he could not anticipate to what extent. He
stated, however, that it appeared this solution would be workable for the balance
of the fiscal year.
The motion made by Councilman Duke was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REQUEST - CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH A- DELAY OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT FEE - REFERRED TO
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a report from
the Director of Public Works regarding a request from the Calvary Baptist Church, 8281
Garfield Avenue, City, requesting approval from the City to pay drainage fees over a
two-year period commencing January, 1976. The Director of Public Works and City
Treasurer also reported on the request.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to approve the request from Calvary Baptist
Church for permission to pay drainage fees over a two-year period commencing
January, 1976, subject to a modification whereby a 6h per cent interest rate be charged.
Councilman Duke stated that he would abstain from voting on the motion pending further
study of the ramifications of the matter.
The motion made by Councilman Matney was then withdrawn.
On motion by.Matney, Council referred the request from Calvary Baptist Church to
pay drainage fees over a two-year period commencing January, 1976, to the City
Attorney's office for review and report to Council. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
INFORMAL PETITION - HUNTINGTON CONTINENTAL TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION #1 (CA 75-81)
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a copy of an
informal petition submitted by Huntington Continental Townhouse Association No. 1,
Inc., 19801 Brookhurst Street, City, submitting names of approximately 160 persons
requesting that upon completion of recreational facilities at the Oak View School
site, that the trailer that is presently there be relocated to the Oka-Bushard Site to
be used for the community. He stated that a report from his office on this matter
had also been provided to Council.
Considerable discussion was held by the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Shipley that four CETA (Comprehensive Employment
Training Act) employees be placed at the Oak View site and as soon as other positions
become available, that they be placed at the Sushard area.
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The Dire,ztmcr of, Recreation. and ! Park s reported, on•tihe matter.i
The motivBl made- Jby Councilman Shipley' lwas'.,then withdrawn.
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Councilm .,Mat_ne.y yequested,that status reports, relative to this subject Abe presented,
at least-cipA!a:mothly, basis.. n wl,. ? xi,'n! !;
On motions by.,S4pleyy Coq;icil directed that four CETA employees be assigned to the
Oak View site and to proceed with the assignment of CETA employees at the Oka-Bushard
site upo>n.,regeipt of additional Federal funding. The motion was passed by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: tJ34Xtlett,,:W,ieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: A PIPPR !
ABSENT: None
COMMUNICAf�'QN:.7iHB;HIS TORICAL, SOCIETY - LOS PATOS WATER TOWER
The City,!Adminiii.5trator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of a
communication,dated December 11, 1975 from the Huntington Beach Historical Society ,.
stating tbat its Board voted three to two,, with one abstention,:to'recommend'that the
water tower be ,retained as an historical landmark. !
The City Administrator stated that the position of staff remained that the water tower
should be. removed.
CouncilwoAian Wieder suggested that the matter be received and filed or delayed until
information is provided to Council regarding the matter of establishing criteria for
historical landmarks, which had been requested at the last Council meeting.
Mayor Gibbs directed that the communication from the Huntington Beach Historical
Society regarding the Los Patos water tower be received and filed.
SURPLUS ROUTE 1 AND ROUTE 39 PROPERTY OFFERED FOR SALE TO PUBLIC AGENCIES -
RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of a
report from the Planning Director dated December 9, 1975, regarding Surplus Route 1
and Route 39 Property Offered for Sale to Interested Public Agencies.
The Planning Director reviewed the report and referred to a map depicting the property
involved and presented recommendations on the matter.
On motion by Matney, Council directed that the State be requested to dedicate the
rights -of -way to the City for Edinger Avenue, Saybrook Lane, Algonquin Street,
Heil Avenue and Brookhurst Street before they dispose of the properties. The motion
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Shipley, Council directed that the City request that Cal -Trans not sell
eit wr the parcel located at the corner of Florida Street and Utica Avenue or the
parcel on Delaware Street until an appraisal of parcels adjacent to State-owned property, -
to be paid for by the Park Development Fund, has been conducted by the City, at which
time the City would acquire one of the parcels.
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The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett that the city encourage the State Department
of Parks and Recreation to acquire the parcels along Pacific Coast Highway between
Beach Boulevard and the Santa Ana River. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Matney
ABSENT: None
On motion by Gibbs, Council encouraged Cal -Trans to sell the property on the west
side of Beach Boulevard between Pacific Coast Highway and Atlanta Avenue to W & B
Builders, the adjacent property owners or the developer of their property. The motion
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Gibbs, Council authorized the investigation of acquiring either through
Housing and Community Development Funds or Redevelopment Funds, the parcels adjacent
to its property on the west side of Beach Boulevard between Pacific Coast Highway and
Atlanta Avenue. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Duke, Council objected to the sale of the parcel between Beach Boulevard
and the frontage road intersecting Atlanta Avenue in order to promote development
that is more beneficial to the City. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Duke, Council opposed the sale of the parcels at the northeast corner
of the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway, by the following
vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Matney
ABSENT: None
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RALPH M BROWN ACT
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a paper,
dated August, 1975, on the Ralph M. Brown Act --Open Public Meetings, from the League
of California .Cities.
REAPPOINTMENT TO OC MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT - WARREN G HALL - APPROVED
On motion by Wieder, Council approved the reappointment of Warren G. Hall to a two
year term on the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District to expire December 31,7 3
1977. The motion was passed by the following vote:
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AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REPORT - OFF -SHORE OIL DRILLING LITIGATION - CONTRIBUTIONS REQUESTED
Councilwoman Wieder reported on a meeting of the Council of Local Governments, which
she had attended on December 12, 1975 in Mayor Bradley's office at Los Angeles City
Hall. She inquired as to whether the City Council wished to continue to be a party to
the suit to continue litigation. She reported on the meeting in general.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that the city continue to be a party to the
off --shore oil drilling litigation, and that in so doing will be obligated for the
city's share of litigation costs of $1500 and further that the citizens of the
city be asked to contribute two cents per adult resident to provide the needed funds.
Councilman Duke requested a division of the motion.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that the city continue as a party to the
off -shore drilling ligitation suit.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: Bartlett, Matney
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that the city embark upon a public subscrip-
tion campaign to raise the funds we need toward legal fees, and that we have a public
subscription of two cents per adult resident of the city, to cover the litigation
costs of the city.
Councilwoman Wieder informed Council that the other parties to the suit were Southern
California Association of Governments, Cities of Beverly Hills, Hermosa Beach, Huntington
Beach, Laguna Beach, Manhatten Beach, Newport Beach, Orange County, Palos Verdes Estates,
Riverside, San Diego, San Diego County, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County and Santa
Monica.
A motion was made by Councilman Duke to amend the motion whereby if the required
amount of money should not be raised that it be derived from a one cent barrel tax
increase. The motion failed to pass by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Matney, Duke
NOES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Gibbs
ABSENT: None
The motion made by Councilwoman Wieder that the city embark upon a public subscription
campaign of two cents per adult resident of the city to cover city litigation costs,
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gabbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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SELECTION OF CENTRAL LIBRARY RAILINGS - PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED
Councilman Coen spoke regarding the request of the Assistant Secretary of the Hunt-
ington Beach Public Facilities Corporation that Council view the panels on the
railings at the Central Library and indicate their preference. He requested that
citizens also go to the library so the Council can have the benefit of public preference.
REQUEST FOR RESOLUTIONS
A motion was made by Councilman Matney that he be provided with Resolution Nos. 0001
and 1037 relative to salaries of the City Administrator and Deputy City Administrator.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A :notion was made by Councilman Matney that the Driftwood Corporation be investigated
by the city as to the reasons why they are assessing a $50 per month increase to the
residents and how it is proposed to be used; and if there is any way the city can
control their rent increases, with a report within 30 days.
Councilman Coen gave reasons why he would question the propriety of this motion.
The Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development. informed Council that a review of the
lease was still being conducted. He informed Council that under the terms of the
lease the lessee had the legal right to control the rent.
The motion made by Councilman Matney was then withdrawn.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney that Council publicly chastise the Driftwood
Corporation for placing this type of increase upon the senior citizens.
Mr. Moorhouse reported further on the matter. The City Attorney presented reasons why
he would not recommend that action chastising the Driftwood Corporation be taken.
The motion made by Councilman Matney failed to pass by the following vote:
AYES: Matney
NOES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shipley, Duke, Gibbs
ABSENT: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
Mayor Gibbs called an Executive Session of the Council for the purpose of discussing
personnel matters and/or pending litigation.
RECESS
Mayor Gibbs called a recess of the Council at 10:30 P.M.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 11:30 P.M.
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APPOINTMENTS TO PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE - DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A motion was made by Councilman.Coen to approve the appointment of.the following
persons to the Project Area Committee - Downtown Redevelopment Project Area:
William Chisholm
- Businessman (non-resident)
John Schroeder
- Businessman (non-resident)
Richard Coplin
- Resident (Alternate)
Bob Jarrard
- Member of Organization within Project Area
Sylvia Shandrick
- Businesswoman and property owner
John Henricksen
- Businessman and property owner (alternate)
Robert Terry
- Businessman and property owner
Gary Mulligan
- Businessman and property owner (non-resident)
Richard Pasqualino
- Businessman and property owner (non-resident) (Alternate)
Jerome Shea
- Businessman and property owner
Thomas Whaling
- Businessman and property owner
Joan Bennett
- Businesswoman and property owner (non-resident)
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Coen, Matney, Shipley, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bartlett, Wieder, Duke
ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Resolution -- City of Garden Grove - requesting the Orange County Board of Super-
visors to establish a County service area in unincorporated areas of the County.
2. Huntington Beach Fire Department -.monthly administrative report - October, 1975.
3. Application to Public Utilities Commission from Greyhound Lines, Inc. for an order
authorizing increase in interstate passenger fares and express rates.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Gibbs, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach adjourned at 11:30 P.M. to Monday, December 22, 1975 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council
Chamber. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
BY'."�tl�'
Deputy
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Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk and ex--officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
By
Deputy
Norma Brandel Gibbs
Mayor