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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-01-051 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, January 5, 1976 Mayor Gibbs called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. The Invocation was given by Reverend David Humphrey - Community Bible Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. ROLL CALL Present: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Gibbs Duke - (arrived at 7:20 P.M.) Absent: Shipley PRESENTATION OF AWARD BY AMERICAN RED CROSS TO KRISTEN SPENCER & PAULINE HATCH Mr. Larry LaJoie, Director of Safety Programs, American Red Cross, addressed Council regarding the life-saving efforts of Kristen Spencer and Pauline Hatch. Mayor Gibbs presented an award to Mrs. Pauline Hatch who performed emergency artificial respiration procedures on her husband when he had suffered a heart attack. She then presented an award to Kristen SpencErwho assisted her mother in performing artificial respiration on her father. Mr. Hatch and the City Paramedics who were involved were then introduced. PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL - HB AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION Mr. Dave Garofalo and Mrs. Carole Wall, Co -Chairmen of the Huntington Beach American Revolution Bicentennial Commission informed Council of the activities which had been conducted by the commission and of those which are planned for the future. Mrs. Wall presented a "Family Chronicle" to each Council member. V PRESENTATION - JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB Mrs. Jerri Cimaron, member of the Huntington Beach White Cappers, presented a cake to I the City Council members which was in the form of .a 'Key to Huntington Beach.' ITEMS DELETED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Following discussion, Council deleted Item D-8 (Temporary Entry Permit - Southern California Edison Company) from the Consent Calendar pending further information on the matter and the matter of the Manpower Administration Budget. 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, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley 39 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 1/5/76 MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 1975, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk. DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 5613 - SUNBEAM HOMES, INC. - Accepted improvements dedicated for ,public use in Tract No. 5613, located east of Bushard Street, south of Yorktown Avenue; authorized release of the Faithful Performance portion of the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond and termination of the Subdivision Agree- ment, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company. DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 8689 - HUNTINGTON GREEN COMPANY - Accepted improve- ments dedicated for public use in Tract No. 8689, located on the east side of Green Street, south of Pearce Street; authorized the release of the Faithful Performance portion of the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond and termination of the Sub- division Agreement, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 75 -07 - GEORGE MICHELLE - APPROVED - Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 75-07, located southeast of Modale Drive and Lister Lane, accepted offer of dedication and authorized the City Clerk to execute same and to release for process- ing by the County and for recordation. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 75-09 - JOHN A GABRIEL - APPROVED - Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 75-091 located southeast of Magnolia Street and Garfield Avenue; accepted offer of dedication and authorized the City Clerk to execute same and to release for processing by the County and for recordation. lr APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM NO 75-201 - REFUSED & LATE CLAIM NO 75-201 - REJECTED - BENITA MARIE NELSON - Refused Application for Leave to Present Late Claim No. 75-201 and rejected Late Claim No. 75-201, filed by Benita Marie Nelson for alleged damages to personal property incurred on or about June 19, 1974. s FINAL TRACT MAP NO 8971 — ALL OF TT 8971 — FOXX DEVELOPMENT CORP — Accepted offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 8971 being all of Tenta- tive Tract Map No. 8971, located at the southwest corner of Yorktown Avenue and Delaware 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: 4.02; Lots: 14; Developer: Foxx Development Corporation, Huntington Beach, California; adopted map subject to the following stipulations: 1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections. 2. Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map. 3. Certificate of insurance. 4. The final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. B971 on March 16, 1977. Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. 75-59. 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. 11 Lug Page #3 - Council Minutes - 1/5/76 y PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 75-14 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2030 - FIRST READING Mayor Gibbs announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Code Amendment No. 75-14, initiated by the Planning Commission, the intent of which is to revise the setback requirements for automobile storage yards adjacent to residential property. The requirement will mandate a 660 foot setback from any property that is general planned and zoned residential. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been net and that she had received no communications or written protests to said Code Amendment or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission. Mayor Gibbs declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. On motion by Matney, Council approved Code Amendment No. 75-14 by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES. None ABSENT: Shipley The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2030 a first reading by title -"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTON 9534(a) TO REVISE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE STORAGE YARDS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY." On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2030 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley RESOLUTION NO 41¢tl - ADOPTED - PARKING - PCH BETWEEN GOLDENWEST & NORTHERLY CITY LIMIT: A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to direct the Clerk to read Resolution No. 41.;41 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESTRICTED PARKING ZONE PROHIBITING PARKING FROM MIDNIGHT TO FIVE A.M. ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY BETWEEN GOLDENWEST STREET AND THE NORTHERLY CITY LIMITS." In response to a question by Councilman Coen, the City Attorney, Police Chief and Director of Public Works reported on the proposed resolution. The motion made by Councilman Bartlett passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Caen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT; Shipley { REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL _ IGORDON OFFSTEIN 1 Mr. Gordon Offstein, city resident, addressed Council and stated that he believed.a report should be made on the status of oil well production and the matter of bringing industry to the City. He also stated that he believed a copy of the General Plan should be made available in the public library and that an antiquities ordinance should be prepared. Page #4 - Council Minutes - 1/5/76 Discussion was held by Council. A motion was made by Councilman Matney to request that a report be presented from the Department of Building and Community Development regarding the status of oil well production and that a report be presented from the Economic Development Department regarding the matter of bringing industry to the c_ty, for presentation at the next regular meeting. The motion failed to pass by the following vote: AYES: Matney, Duke NOES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs ABSENT: Shipley v REQUEST.' TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - GEORGE ARNOLD Mr. George Arnold, city resident, questioned the reasons why so many robberies were occurring in the city and cited exaniples which had happened in the downtown area. Discussion was held and the matter was referred to the Police Chief. Mr. Arnold inquired as to the street condition of Goldenwest Street and the Director of Public Works reported on the matter. Mr. Arnold was also informed that the parking meters in the downtown area had not been covered during the holiday season at the request of the downtown businessmen. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - DEAN ALBRIGHT Mr. Dean Albright, city resident, addressed Council and presented reasons why he believed the per barrel oil tax should be increased and that other areas of taxation should be lowered to attract new industry to the City. J I REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - THOMAS WHALING Mr. Thomas Whaling, city resident, addressed Council and requested clarification as to whether city -owned property located at the northeast corner of Newland Street and Edison way would be made available for sale or whether it may be used in the future for an animal facility.. The City Administrator reported on the matter. Councilwoman Wieder requested that Darrel Cohoon, Administrative Analyst, bring the Council up-to-date on the animal control status with the County by the end of the month and also to present information as to the city entering into a joint venture for animal control services. The Deputy City Administrator then reported on the matter. Discussion was then held between the Council and Mr. Whaling regarding matters pertaining to expenses relating to a conference held in Miami, Florida. R,E,QUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - BOB GERARD Mr. Bob Gerard, city resident, addressed Council and thanked the Department of Public Works for their efforts in eliminating the problem involved with plan check proce- dures. He also stated that he believed charges relative to Council expenditures and relative matters should be placed with the grand jury rather than at Council meetings in order that both sides can be clarified. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - MARIE BUCKLAND Mrs. Marie Buckland, city resident, addressed Council and questioned whether the city is operating under county animal control ordinances. Discussion was held on the matter between the staff and City Attorney and a report was requested on the matter by January 12, 1976. 42 Page #5 - Council Minutes - 1/5/76 1 II COMMUNICATION -- PLANNING COMMISSION - BOLSA CHICA ANNEXATION COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION - SIGNAL BOLSA CORPORATION - BOLSA CHICA ANNEXATION The Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Commission requesting that the proposed Bolsa Chica Annexation Committee not be formed and that Council base their decision on annexation on the information previously presented. A communication was also presented from George D. Stringer, Vice -President of Signal Bolsa Corporation, suggesting that the entire Bolsa Chica area be discussed between Signal Bolsa Corporation representatives and either the City Council or a committee composed of City Council members. Councilwoman Wieder commented on the reasons for the formation of the Bolsa Chica Annexation Committee and stated that she would like to see it maintained. She then read the list of persons who had indicated that they would like to particpate on the committee. She requested that the Planning Commission reconsider appointing a representative from their body. She stated that she wished to remove herself from the Committee as she now believed that a Council member should not be a member. Councilman Duke presented his views on the matter, stating reasons why he believed everyone should have an opportunity to participate. Mr. Roger Slates, City Planning Commissioner, addressed Council regarding the Planning Commission's position on the matter. He stated that if it were Council's desire to continue with the Committee that the Planning Commission would participate. Councilman Matney requested that at the time the matter is before Council for decision. that the issue be divided so that he could vote on the six acre parcel, as he would be abstaining from voting on the Bolsa Chica itself. Mayor Gibbs stated that a meeting of the committee would be convened on January 7, 1976. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - SECOND YEAR APPLICATION - APPROVED The Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Department transmitting the time schedule for the Housing and Community Development Program for the second year application and recommending that a Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee be formed to assist in the citizen participation effort. A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder to approve the Housing and Community Development Program as outlined in the communication from the Planning Department dated December 31, 1975.and the formation of a Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee to be comprised of the Chairman of the following city committees or their designated representatives, for the second year application program: Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, Economic Advisory Commission, Library Board, Environmental Council, Human Resources Council, Council on Aging and Huntington Beach historical Society. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley REPORT - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - RECEIVED & FILED The Clerk presented a report from Mr. Bill Back, Economic Development Officer, regarding his attendance at a conference sponsored by the Downtown Research and Development Center on the subject of "How To Finance Downtown Action." Mayor Gibbs directed that said report be received and filed. 43 Page #6 - Council Minutes - 1/5/76 COMMUNICATION - CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - PREPARATION OF ORDINANCE DIRECTED The Clerk presented a communication from the City Attorney's Office requesting direction regarding a request from the Police Department relative to the preparation of an ordinance to require permits regulating nude and semi-nude modeling studios. The Police Chief reported on the reasons for his department's request. On motion by Matney, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to require permits regulating nude and semi-nude modeling studios. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Aartlett, Wieder, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: Coen ABSENT: Shipley I ORD NO 2024 - "TOWNLOT SPECIFIC PLAN - AREA ONE" - DEFERRED TO 1/19/76 The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2024 for a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 935 THERETO ENTITLED "TOWNLOT SPECIFIC PLAN - AREA ONE," AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT THEREFOR." Councilman Coen questioned the area encompassed by the proposed ordinance and the Planning Director displayed a viewgraph. Discussion was held between the Planning Director and Council. A motion was made by Councilman Coen that Block 421 be excluded from the proposed ordinance. The motion failed to pass by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney NOES: Wieder, Duke, Gibbs ABSENT: Shipley On :notion by Coen, Council deferred first reading of Ordinance No. 2024 to the January 19, 1976 meeting. Tile motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: Wieder ABSENT: Shipley ORDINANCE NO 2031 - FIRST READING - AMENDMENT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM - REPORT REQUESTED The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2031 for a first reading by title - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." Councilman Matney requested clarification of Ordinance No. 2031 and the City Administrator and Personnel Director reported on the matter. Councilman Matney requested that background information on the matter be made available by January 12, 1976. The Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 2031 by title. 44 Page #7 - Council Minutes - 1/5/76 1 On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2031 by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Gibbs NOES: None ABSTAIN: Duke ABSENT: Shipley V + ORDINANCE NO 2032 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CODE - TAXICAB DRIVER'S PERMIT The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2032 a first reading'by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL. CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5.48.330 AND 5.48.370 THEREOF PERTAINING TO TAXICAB DRIVER'S PERMIT'S . " The Police Chief reported on the proposed ordinance. on motion by Wieder, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2032 by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley SPRINGDALE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT JADE CIRCLE - DPW RECOMMENDATION APPROVED The Clerk presented a report from the Director of Public Works regarding the request of the Westminster School District relative to the safety of certain school routes, and recommending that Council authorize the installation of the crosswalk and flashing beacon on Springdale Street at either Glenwood Drive or Croupier Drive. Said matter deferred from the October 14, 1975 meeting. In response to a question by Mayor Gibbs, the Director of Public Works recommended that the decision as to the cross street to be selected be held in abeyance until all information which will lead to the proper location is obtained. A motion was made by Councilman Matney that Council authorize the installation of the crosswalk and flashing beacon on Springdale Street at either Glenwood or Croupier; the decision of the cross street to be coordinated with the Police Department and the school district. Mr. Dewey Wiles, Board of Trustees member, Westminster School District, addressed Council regarding the reason for their request. He spoke regarding their request for a special traffic safety program by the Police Department as the Westminster Police Department is no longer assuming this function, and that the district would like to encourage the Council and Chief Robitaille, if possible to have some additional traffic safety there and also selective enforcement. The motion was passed by the following vote: APES. Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gabbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - LAWRENCE ROLON The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Lawrence Jay Rolon requesting permission to address Council regarding the city libraries. Page #8 - Council Minutes - 1/5/76 Mr. Rolon addressed Council and presented a report and library questionairte from the Ad Hoc Committee of Concerned Citizens for Branch Libraries dated January 5, 1976 entitled "Support For City Council Decision For Continued Operation of Branch Libraries And Request For City Council Assistance In Funding For Current Titles For Use By Patrons Of The Library Annexes." Attached to said report was a communication relative to petitions signed by citizens of Huntington Beach in support of continued operation of the branch libraries and the request for current titles for the branch libraries which had been circulated and placed in the branch libraries. He then addressed Council regarding the committee's position. Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Rolon and the Council thanked Mr. Mr. Rolon for his presentation. INFORMAL PETITION REQUESTING LEFT TURN SIGNALS The Clerk presented an informal petition submitted by students from Goldenwest College listing approximately 1100 signatures requesting that left turn signals be placed on the corner of the intersections of Warner Avenue and Beach Boulevard providing left turns from Warner on to Beach, both east and west and at the inter- section of Beach Boulevard, where Ellis Avenue and Main Street intersect, providing left turns from Main Street north on to Beach and from Ellis Avenue south on to Beach Boulevard. Also presented was a report from the Director of Public Works which stated that said work is included in the Federal Aid Urban Project to commence in the spring of 1976. The Mayor commented that the interested parties would continue to be apprised of the fact that the left turn signals were to be included in the Federal project. COMMUNICATION - JAMES E BRA.:E.EY - REFUSE COLLECTION The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. James E. Bradley requesting permission to address Council regarding the issue of once weekly refuse collection versus twice weekly collection. Mr. Bradley addressed Council and stated that he represented a group of concerned residents who would like to have twice weekly refuse collection. He spoke regarding the matter and informed Council of the results of an informal opinion poll of 189 residents contacted throughout the city, which indicated that almost a 3/4 majority would be willing to pay an additional 40 cents per month for twice weekly pickup. He stated that they recommended that twice weekly refuse collection be restored with the extra billing of 40 cents to be billed to the homeowner. Discussion was held between Mr. Bradley and Council and the Council thanked Mr. Bradley for his presentation. 46 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 1/5/76 LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUM AND 1975-76 BUDGET - ATTACHMENT #2 APPROVED The Clerk presented a communication from the City Treasurer regarding the Liability Insurance Premium and 1975-76 Budget which recoaaaended approval of Attachment #2, as follows: Attachment 92 Adopted Proposal #3 - 1976 Annual Coves Premium Primary -- Gen. - 300v000 CSL 2139000 E&D 50,000/150,000 Water Dept. - 500,000 CSL 461,000 $1000 deductible per claim & expenses Auto - 5009000 CSL $5,165 Boats - 500,000 CSL 4,300 1st excess of above to 1,000,000 CSL 1079744 Paramedic 1,000,000 14,000 $250 deductible - claim & expense 2nd excess - to 5,0009000 69,536 3rd excess to 10,000,000 35,000 574,745 Company Jefferson Reserve Ins Firemans Fund Firemans Fund Columbia Foremost Maine Bonding Employers Reim Comments proposal #3 1. This coverage is closest to current coverage except a. Deductibles for water dept 1000 per claim b. Deductibles for Paramedics 250 per claim 2. Includes full -overage on errors & omissions thru 10mm 3. n�uT Adventure Playground in basic coverage 4. Anticipated full year cost premium $5749745 plus deductibles on Water Dept (estimate) 20,000 plus deductibles on Paramedics (estimate) -0- estimated full cost 1976 , The City Treasurer and City Administrator reported on the matter and considerable discusion Was held. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the insurance package as presented in Attach- ment #2 of the City Treasurer's communication dated December 31, 1975. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ASSENT: Shipley At the request of Councilman Duke, the Council directed that the Economic Advisory Commission be involved in the manner in which the additional funds for the insurance6— coverage is to be derived. Page #10 - Council Minutes - 1/5/76 v PLAN CHECKING IN PUBLIC WORKS - (CA 75-83) - RECOMMENDATION APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding plan checking in the Public Works Department and recommending approval of an employee reclassification. The City Administrator reported on the matter. On motion by Matney, Council approved the recommendation of the City Administrator and approved the reclassification of the position of plan checking in the Department of Public Works from Civil Engineer, Jr. - Range 53 to the position of Development Coordinator - Range 55. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley f HUNTINGTON HARBOUR CAPACITY STUDY - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 75-1 - APPROVED The City Administrator informed Council of his recommendation of approval of the Huntington Harbour Capacity Study Environmental Impact Report No. 75-1. Councilman Duke stated that he did not wish to vote on the motion as the item had not been scheduled on the agenda. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved Environmental Impact Report No. 75-1 Huntington Harbour Capacity Study as submitted. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Gibbs NOES: Duke ABSENT: Shipley Dr. Bert Milburn, Environmental Impact Profiles, Inc., consultant to the City, representing the firm that prepared the report, addressed Council and stated that two public hearings on said Environmental Impact Report had been held by the Environ- mental Review Board and that no protests had been filed. He stated that Margaret Carlberg of the Environmental Review Committee of the Environmental Council had attended and that their concerns and comments had been replied to in the supplement to the Environmental Impact Report. DAVENPORT MARINA COMMITTEE APPOINTED The City Administrator recommended that two members of the City Council be appointed to serve on a committee to meet with the group which is currently meeting to solve the current Davenport Marina Controversy. Mayor Gibbs stated that Councilwoman Wieder and she would serve on the committee. MEETING REGARDING LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CAPACITY BUILDING REPORT SCHEDULED Mayor Gibbs announced that a meeting relative to the League of California Cities Capacity Building Report was scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 1976. 4S Page #11 - Council Minutes - 1/5/76 1 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES POLICY & GOAL SETTING SEMINAR Mayor Gibbs announced that a policy and goal setting seminar of the League of California Cities covering both Huntington Beach and Santa Monica would be held January 12, 1976. REPORT - STATUS OF WATER TOWER AT HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK - LOS PATOS - RESERVOIRS The City Administrator reported on the status of the water tank at Huntington Central Park off Goldenwest Street. He stated that the tank was owned by a water utility and that it was not in a dangerous condition. Discussion was held between the Council and the Director of Public Works regarding aspects of the matter. The Director of Public Works stated that he would prepare a report on the matters relative to water properties. In response to a question by Councilman Matney, the Director of Public Works reported on the status of the old Talbert Reservoir at Adams Avenue and the Santa Ana River. Discussion was also held regarding the disposition of the water tower at Los Patos Drive. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING HISTORICAL LANDMARKS The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a communication from the Library Director relative to criteria for evaluating historical landmarks. He stated that it would be reviewed by the Historical Society for further report in the near future. MEETING OF COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TASK FORCE COMMITTEE SCHEDULED - OFFSHORE OIL DEVELOPMENT Mayor Gibbs inquired as to whether any Council members could attend the Council of Local Governments Task Force Meeting regarding Federal proposals for oil development on the outer continental shelf, which will be held at City Hall, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, January 7, 1976. It was determined that a member of the City Attorney's office would attend said meeting. SHERATON BEACH INN LEASE.(DRIFTWOOD INN) - COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTED The City Administrator informed Council of his recommendation that a Council Committee be formed to review the Sheraton Beach Inn Lease contract with the group that is currently studying the matter. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Bartlett, Coen and Matney to meet with the group. COMMUNICATION FROM SENATOR JOHN STULLY - REFERRED TO LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS COMMITTEE Councilman Bartlett suggested that consideration be given to.the communication from Senator John Stully regarding a. proposed constitutional amendment which would prohibit a person from being required to join or pay dues to any employee organization as a condition of employment by any governmental entity, and requesting a resolution of support from the City Council. Councilwoman Wieder suggested that perhaps it could be referred to the Council Legislative Analysis Committee for recommendation. 49 Page #12 - Council Minutes - 1/5/76 OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED LEGISLATION Councilwoman Wieder commented on a request from the Teague of California Cities that Council oppose Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 71 relative to Major Property Tax Reform, Senate Hill 189 relative to,,city fines and forfeitures alloca- tions, Assembly Bill No. 302 Police and Fire Mandatory Overtime Pay and Assembly Bill 1013 relative to preparation of lists'of local appointive offices. She spoke regarding the intent of the proposals, stating that she believed the intent of Assembly Bill 1013 was good, however, no funds would be provided to the city for its implementation. A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder that Council oppose Assembly Bill No. 302, Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 71, Assembly Bill 1013. and Senate Bill 189. The motion as passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, NOES: Coen ABSTAIN: Duke ABSENT: Shipley Wieder, Matney, Gibbs ENDORSEMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL - COUNCILMAN MATNEY Councilman Matney stated that he was endorsing Prim Shea and Ron Pattinson for election to the City Council and that at this time he would leave endorsement of the third vacancy open. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH REQUEST DENIED Councilman Coen reported that the Council had received a memorandum from the City Attorney's office recommending that the request from Calvary Baptist Church for a delay of drainage district fee be denied. brf motion by Coen, Council denied the request from Calvary Baptist Church for a delay of drainage district fee by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. S. Communication from Senator John Stull transmitting a draft of a constitutional amendment which would prohibit a person from being required to join or -pay dues to any employee organization as a condition of employment by any govern- mental entity, and requesting a resolution of support from the City Council. Resolution from the City of Burbank establishing policy guidelines in connection with the possible future acceptance of the waster plan report on the Hollywood - Burbank airport and the implementation of an environmental impact assessment report in connection therewith. Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County - Resolution Service. Police Department - Monthly Report - November, 1975. Recreation, Parks and Human Services Department - Monthly Report - November, 1975. Harbors and Beaches Department - Monthly Report - November, 1975. Fire Department - Monthly Report - November, 1975. Communication from Senator John V. Tunney, Extension of Price -Anderson Act re- lating to limitations on the damages which can be recovered by victims of nuclear power plant accidents. Communication from the League. of Women Voters of Orange County regarding a seminar conducted by the Technical Assistance Division of the Fair Political Practices Commission held 1/19/76 to assist the Political Reform Act of 1974 and to help citizens understand the requirements of said legislation. F� Page #13 - Council Minutes - 1/5/7(:� EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Gibbs called an Executive Session of the Council for the purpose of discussing. personnel and/or pending litigation matters. RECESS Mayor Gibbs called a recess of Council. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, January 12, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley ATTEST: Wieder, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Norma Brandel Gibbs Mayor 45