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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, November 1, 1976
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Wieder 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 Miss Ruth Frankel, Secretary of the Huntington Beach
Coordinating Council.
ROLL CALL
Present: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder
Shenkman - (arrived at 8:30 P.M.- Left during meadowlark Hearing Recess)
Absent: Pattinson
RECESS - HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED.
Mayor Wieder called a recess of the Council. She then called the regular meeting
of the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency to order.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder.
Members Absent: Pattinson, Shenkman
MINUTES APPROVED
On motion by Gibbs, second Bartlett, the minutes of the Special Meetings of October 11,
1976 and October 20, 1976 were approved and adopted, as written and on file in the
Office of the Clerk. Motion carried by the following roil call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson, Shenkman
On motion by Gibbs, second Bartlett, the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting
of October 26, 1976 were approved and adopted as written and on file in the Office
of the Clerk. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson, Shenkman
ABSTAIN: Coen.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, second Gibbs, the regular meeting of the Huntington Beach
Redevelopment Agency adjourned. Motion carried.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED
At the request of Mayor Wieder the item regarding the Lake Street Fire Station overhead
doors was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
On motion by Bartlett, second Coen, the following consent items were approved as
recomended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson, Shenkman
MINUTES - APPROVED - Approved and adopted minutes of the Special Meetings of October 11,
1976 and October 20, 1976 as written 7d on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS - REPAIR OF MUNICIPAL PIER - CC-396 - Approved the project
specifications for the replacement of three piles on the municipal. pier.
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION #76-50 - HAMILTON AVENUE STREET WIDENING - CC-360 -'AHFP #841
Accepted Notice of Exemption #76-50 relative to the proposed widening of Hamilton Avenue
between Brookhurst Street and the Santa Ana River and instructed the Clerk to file the
Notice of Determination with the County Recorder.
FINAL TRACT MAP 9356 - PORTION OF T.T. 8718 - HARBOUR PACIFIC LTD. �- Accepted offers
of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract No. 9356 - a portion of Tentative
Tract Map No. 8718, located southwesterly of Trinidad Lane and Edinger Avenue, examined
and certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary of the Planning Commission
as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as filed with, amended and
approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage: 10.966; Lots: 94 and 3 lettered;
Developer: Harbour -Pacific Ltd., Santa Monica, 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 Fee negotiation shall be completed at the time of acceptance
or performance bond posted prior to recordation.
4. The final.map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract Map
No. 8718 on June 2, 1977.
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,
FINAL TRACT MAP 8718 - PORTION OF TT 8718 - HARBOUR PACIFIC LTD. - Accepted offers of
dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 8718 - a portion of Tentative
Tract 8718, located southwesterly of Trinidad Lane and Edinger Avenue, examined and
certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary of the Planning Commission
as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as filed with, amended and
approved by the Planning Commission: Acreage: 3.383; Lots: 38 and 3 lettered;
Developer: Harbour -Pacific Ltd., Santa Monica, California; adopted map subject to
stipulations as follows:
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1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections.
2. Certificate of insurance.
3. Park and Recreation Fee negotiation shall be completed at the time of
acceptance of performance bond posted prior to recordation.
4. The final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract
Map No. 8718 on June 2, 1977.
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.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 8788 - GORDON MOUNTJOY - Accepted Irrevocable Letter of
Credit #L7665485 - (United California Bank) - approved and authorized execution of
the Subdivision Agreement for Tract 8788 as recommended by the Director of Public`
Works. I/ I
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 9356 - HARBOUR PACIFIC, LTD. - Accepted Monument Bond
#730-72-49, Faithful Performance Bond #7307248, Labor and Material Bond 47307248 -
(The American Insurance Co.) - approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision
Agreement for Tract 9356 as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 8718 - HARBOUR PACIFIC LTD. - Accepted Monument Bond
#7307251, Faithful Performance Bond #7307250, Labor and Material Bond #7307250 -
(The American Insurance Co.) - approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision
Agreement as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENTS - NW CORNER BOLSA CHICA & PEARCE - Accepted terms of
sale relative to the purchase by the City of four lots at the northwest corner of
Bolsa Chica Street and Pearce Avenue for necessary additional right of way and
authorized staff to complete the transaction. To be financed from City Gas Tax Funds.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 76-20 - PETE CHRISTY - Approved tentative parcel map 76-20 with
conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission as follows:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS FOR ANY PURPOSE:
1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Department on May 26,
1976, shall be the approved layout.
2. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by, the Department of
Public Works, and recorded with the Orange County Recorder.
3. Garfield Avenue and Gregory Lane shall be dedicated to City standards
at the time said parcels are developed.
4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system
at the time said parcels are developed.
5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage
system at the time said parcels are developed.
6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcels
are developed.
7. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district
at the time said parcels are developed.
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9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning
Department.
10. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation in
ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-19 and R-11,
respectively.. If no air conditioning is to be provided, the insulation
in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-13 and R-7,
respectively.
11. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other
surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an offsite facility
equipped to handle them.
12. Natural gas and.220V electrical shall be stubbed. in at the location of
clothes dryers, and natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of
cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
13. The structures on subject property, whether attached or detached, shall
be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical standards set forth
for all units thatlie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property.
Further accepted Parcel Map 76-20 located northeast of Garfield Avenue and
Gregory Lane, and instructed City Clerk to execute same and to release for processing
by the county and for recordation.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 7771 - LA CUESTA - Accepted Monument Bond #2621117,
Faithful Performance Bond #2631118, Labor & Material Bond #2621118 - (Safeco Insurance
Co. of America) - approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement of
Tract 7771 as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
POSTPONMNT OF RECREATION & PARKS FEES AND/OR DEDICATION FINAL TRACTS 8718 & 9356 -
PORTIONS OF TT 8718 - Accepted requests from Huntington Harbour Corporation for
postponement of Recreation and Park fees and/or dedication for a period of six months
or until final inspection, whichever occurs sooner as recommended by the Assistant
Director of Planning and Environmental Resources.
FINAL TRACT MAP 9327 - ALL OF TT 9327 - BOB & VALLEE WILLIAMS - Accepted offer of
dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map 9327, all of Tentative Tract
9327, located north of Garfield Avenue approximately 316 feet east of Beach Boulevard,
examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary of the Planning
Commission as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as filed with,
amended and approved by the Planning Commission: Acreage: 4.925; Lots: 20; Developer:
Bob Williams and Vallee Williams, Huntington Beach, California; adopted map subject to
stipulations as follows:
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 the expiration of Tentative Tract Map
No. 9327 on January 27, 1978.
Adopted Negative Declaration #76-26.
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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ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM AGREEMENT - AHFP #703 - CC-251 - MANSION AVENUE
Approved Arterial Highway Financing Program Agreement between the County and City
for the purchase of street right-of-way for Mansion Avenue between Main Street and
Huntington Avenue and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk as
recommended by the Direc1�or of Public Works.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 76-40 - JESSE & EDITH JONES - Approved Tentative Parcel Map
76-40, located on the west side of Industry Lane, south of McFadden Avenue and
instructed the City Clerk to execute same and to release for processing by the
County and for recordation
LAKE STREET FIRE STATION OVERHEAD DOORS - The City Clerk presented a communication
from the City Administrator recommending the purchase of new overhead doors for the
Lake Street Fire Station. Said item had been removed from the 'Consent calendar for
discussion by Mayor Wieder.
Fire Chief Picard reported on the reasons for the requested overhead doors.
On motion by Gibbs, second Coen, Council approved the purchase of new overhead doors
for the Lake Street Fire Station in an amount not to exceed $4,000 from the
Contingency Fund. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson, Shenkman
PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 76-8 - APPROVED - ORD. 2129 -
FIRST READING
Mayor Wieder announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider Precise Plan of Street Alignment 76-8, a proposal as initiated by the
Planning Department, to effectuate the following:
1. The cul-de-sating of Shipley Street at 17th Street.
2. The precise alignment of a 20 foot north/south alley right-of-way between Adams
Avenue and 17th Street. Said alley will be located approximately 118 feet west
of Main Street,
3. The precise alignment of a 25 foot north/south-local street between Adams Avenue
and Shipley Street. Said street will be located approximately 118 feet east of
17th Street.
The City Clerk informed Council that all requirements for notification, publication
and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written
protests to the matter.
The Acting Planning Director reported on additional information that was presented
at the Planning Commission meeting relative to the concerns expressed by some
adjacent property owners concerning the expansion of the alley right-of-way. He
indicated that the Planning Staff will be pursuing discussions with the school
district regarding the feasibility and possibility of access barricades being
implemented on the 17th Street side of the high school parking lot.
There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed,
either written or oral, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance 2129 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 2 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO
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On motion by Coen, second Bartlett, Council approved Precise Plan of Street Alignment
76-8 and waived further reading of Ordinance 2129, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson, Shenkman
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO, 76-15 - MISC. REV. TO TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL HORSE
FACILITY STANDARDS - APPROVED - ORD. 2130 - FIRST READING
Mayor Wieder announced that this was the day and hour set for `a public hearing on
Code Amendment No."76-15, initiated by the Planning Commission, to Article 939,
"Temporary Commercial Horse Facilities Standards". Said amendment will allow the
construction of a permanent single family residence in conjunction with the stable'
facilities and specify the standards under which said residence.must be developed.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting
had been met and that she received no communications or written protests to the
proposed amendment, or to"the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Wieder 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.
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2130 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9392.4, 9392.5 AND 9393 THEREOF PERTAINING TO SETBACK AND
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS AT TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL HORSE FACILITIES."
On motion by Bartlett, second Siebert, Council approved Code Amendment No. 76-15 and
waived further reading of Ordinance 2130 by the following roll call voter
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert,'Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson, Shenkman'
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PUBLIC HEARING - REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION #70-50 MEADOWLARK AIRPORT
Mayor Wieder announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
determine whether the manner of operation of Meadowlark Airport constitutes'a public
nuisance and the revocation of Conditional Exception #70-50 - pursuant to 5.9837.2 of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Subject property is located on the north side of
Warner Avenue east of Bplsa Chica Street in the R1 (Single Family Residential District).
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication
and posting had been met and that she received no communications or written protests
to the proposed revocation of -Conditional Exception #70-50. It was determined that the
hearing would proceed with decision to be deferred until December 6, 1976 when Councilman
Shenkman and Pattinson, who are absent, have had an opportunity to listen to the tape$
and also so the City Attorney will have had an opportunity to review the transcript.
The City staff, as well as all persons in the audience planning to testify were
administered the oath by the City Clerk.
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The Director of Building and Community Development informed Council that they had
been provided with his department's reports dated October 6, 1976, October 27,�1,976,
and also a report dated November 1, 1976. He stated that Condition #4 of Conditional
Exception No. 70-50 had been met except that lighting on the trees along the north
property line had not been installed.
Mr. Earl Tucker, Area Chief, California Division of Aeronautics, addressed Council
regarding the State's position on the matter and their recommendation relative to the
runway length. The City Attorney requested that Mr. Tucker submit the August, 1974
and the 1976 report to the Court Reporter..
Mr. Tucker then presented a resume' of the conclusion reached in the 1976 report. In
response to a question from the City Attorney Mr: Tucker reported on the State's
position, should the Conditional Exception be revoked by the City.
Mr. Robert Bresnahan, County Aviation Department, after being administered the oath,
reported on what he believed would be.the environmental impact should the airport
discontinue operation.
The City Attorney requested that Mr. Bresnahan prepare a report on the original
permit and scope of the airport at the time it came into the city for report to
his office.
Mr. Thomas Livengood, representative of the Home Council and a group of residents
around Meadowlark Airport addressed Council and presented reasons in opposition to
the conditions of the airport. He displayed charts on a viewgraph. At the request
of the City Attorney Mr. Livengood was requested to submit said chart to the Court
Reporter. The Mayor requested that the staff prepare a report on the questions
raised by Mr. Livengood. The City Attorney requested that Mr. Livengood present the
material which he had referred to in his presentation so that it could be forwarded
to the State for review.
Mr. Larry Munro, addressed Council in opposition to the operations at Meadowlark
Airport.
Mr. Robert Nowak addressed Council in opposition tothe airport and referred to a
map on the matter. He submitted his documents to the City Clerk.
Councilman Shenkman arrived at the Council meeting at 8:30 P.M.
Mrs. .Leanne Collins addressed Council in opposition to the airport.
Mr. Bruce Diedrich addressed Council and read from laws which he believed would allow
the city to condemn or partially condemn the airport. He submitted his materials to
the City Attorney.
Mr. Ben Barderman addressed Council in opposition to the airport and stated that he
did not believe that it was permissible for the planes to fly over a school yard or
commercial area.
Mr. Nathan Bob addressed Council in opposition to the airport.
At the request of the Mayor, the Director of Building and Community Development
explained the meaning of Conditional Exception No. 70-50, and its history.
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Mr. Frank Collins addressed Council in opposition to the airport, citing what he believed
were low flying planes.
Mr. Jeffrey Rose, after being administered the oath by the City Clerk, addressed Council
in opposition'to the airport.
Mr. Roy X. Gamble, Attorney at Law, addressed Council and stated the attempts which had
been mane .to resolve such problems as noise, as a result of the meeting of the..City
committee which, had previously been formed. He stated the willingness of the airport
parties to work with the residents.
Mrs. Virginia Page, addressed Council in favor''of the airport stating she believed it
was a pleasant recreational. area..
Mr. Gamble, at the request of the Mayor, addressed his remarks to the statements which
had been made relative to planes flying over schools. He stated that the airplanes
were instructed not to fly over schools. He responded to the complaints of low`flying
planes which he believed were general allegations. He stated that if the violating
plane number is given, authorities can take action.
The Mayor requested that the City Administrator solicit a report from the schools in
the area relative to this matter..
Mr. Tom Livengood, again addressed Council, and presented a document which he stated
detailed 20 violations which had been turned over to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Mr. Loren Hufstetler, resident of the area addressed Council and stated that the
neighbors he represented were not opposed to the airport.
Mr. Thomas Pole, operator of the cafe at Meadowlark addressed Council and stated that
he believed the problem could ke resolved.
Mr. George Sande addressed Council on behalf of the pilots in favor of the airport
remaining open and stated he believed the problems could be resolved.
Mr. Robert Dingwall, after being administered the oath by'the City Clerk addressed
Council regarding the condition which the Director of Building and Community Development
had reported had not been met. The.Director of:Building and Community Development
reported on this aspect. Mr. Dingwall then -spoke regarding the horse stable on the.
airport premises. The Director of Building and Community Development reported that the
establishment of a horse stable and the airplane sales use was being pursued by his
department.
Mayor Wieder requested that document action be provided to Council showing the action
taken by Council on the Planning Commission conditions to which reference was previously
made.
Mr. Ralph Ricks addressed Council and question the representation of the homeowners
group opposed to the airport.
The Mayor called a recess of the public hearing to allow the Court Reporter to rest,
and stated that the Council would proceed with Ordinances for introduction.
Councilman Shenkman left the Council meeting,
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ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Gibbs, second Siebert, Council directed the Clerk to give Ordinance Nos.
2126 and 2127 a second reading by title; waived further reading and adopted same by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson, Shenkman
ORD. NO. 2126 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 76-22
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL'
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF UTICA AVENUE AND FLORIDA STREET (ZONE
CASE NO. 76-22)."
ORD. NO. 2127 - ADOPTED - SPECIAL EVENTS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9700.17, 9761.9 AND 9763.1.1; AND ADDING THERETO SECTION
9730.32, ALL PERTAINING TO THE HOLDING OF SPECIAL EVENTS."
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
The Clerk was directed to read Ordinance 2131 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
14.48.080 THEREOF PERTAINING TO DRAINAGE FEE DEFERMENTS."
On motion by Bartlett, second Coen, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance No.
2131 by title and waived further reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson, Shenkman
CENTRAL PARK PEDESTRIANS BRIDGE - DEFERRED TO 11/8/76 - CA 76-173
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding the
construction of a pedestrian -maintenance vehicle bridge across Goldenwest Street to
be financed from HUD and matching City acquisition and development funds. The City
Administrator and Director of Public Works reported on the proposal.
RESOLUTION NO. 4339 - EMPLOYER -EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - S.11 AMENDMENT
The City Administrator presented Resolution No. 4339 on which action had been deferred
by Council from the adjourned meeting (Council Retreat) of October 29, 1976. The
Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4339 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE EMPLOYER -EMPLOYEE RESOLUTION."
On motion by Bartlett, second Coen, Council waived further reading of said resolution
by unanimous vote.
On motion by Bartlett, second Coen, Council adopted Resolution No. 4339 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett,
NOES: Siebert
ABSENT: Pattinson,
Coen, Gibbs, Wieder
Shenkman
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CONTINUATION OF MEADOWLARK AIRPORT HEARING
Mr. Ivan Shimmon addressed Council in support of the -airport facility.
Mr. Vern Raburn addressed Council in favor of the airport and stated that he believed
a workable solution could be reached.
Mr. Harlan Drake addressed Council in favor of the airport stating that he believed it
was art asset to the City.
Mr. Fred De Nuccio addressed Council regarding the airport and questioned the present
zoning. Mr. De Nuccio was informed that the zoning was R1.
Mr. Art Nerio, owner and operator of Meadowlark Airport, addressed Council and
submitted two letters of support for the airport, written by persons unable to attend
the hearing.
Mr. Robert Nowak, again addressed Council, and requested that what he believed to be
the evidence of accidents and deaths relative to the airport be put into the record.
Mr. Ben Barderman again__addressed Council and spoke regarding what he believed to be
a noise problem at the airport.
There being no one further present to speak on the natter and there being no further
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
The Council determined that decision on Meadowlark Airport would be continued to the
December 6, 1976 Council meeting.
Mayor Wieder requested that the City Administrator research the allegations presented
at the meeting and that any person who wishes may give additional information to the
City Administrator.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES - REORGANIZATION - 11 15/76 - 5:30 P.M.
The City Administrator brought Council's attention to a request from the Design Review
Board to meet with the City Council. Following discussion, the City Administrator
reported on the changes in Council meeting times which had been recommended during the
recent Council retreat, whereby the regular meetings would be held at 7:30 P.M., with
an adjourned meeting beginning at 5:30 P.M. to be held prior to the regular meetings.
The 5:30 P.M. meetings would be held for study session purposes and executive sessions;
with no meetings scheduled for the off -Mondays.
It was determined that the Council would meet at 5:30 P.M. on November 15, 1976 to
discuss the goals and objectives of the City and to hear the presentation by the City
Administrator on proposed reorganization.
VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
The Mayor requested that a breakdown of all the City commissions, councils and colmittees
which have vacancies, ass well as the applications, be provided to the Council.
ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING - APPROVED
The City Administrator brought Council's attention to a communication from the Recreation
and Parks Director outlining estimates for additional lighting of park facilities for
youth soccer organizations.
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The Recreation and Parks Director reported on the matter and Councilman Siebert
requested that there be a re-examination of priorities and a list of forthcoming
projects. Mayor Wieder recommended that Councilwoman Gibbs and Councilman Siebert,
as Recreation and Parks Commission liaison, explore this matter further.
On motion by Coen, second Gibbs, Council authorized an expenditure of $5,650 from
the Park Acquisition and Development Fund for additional lighting of park facilities
for youth soccer organizations. The motion was passed by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson, Shenkman
BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION REPORT COMMENDED
Mayor Wieder complimented the Bicentennial Committee on their excellent report on
their activities and projects which have involved a significant portion of the
community.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
It was determined that the Council would meet with the Design Review Board during
an adjourned regular meeting to be held at 5:30 P.M. on December 6, 1976.
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MAYOR & MAYOR PRO TEMPORE DESIGNATED VOTING DELEGATES ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CITIES
A motion was made by Coen, second Bartlett, that Mayor Wieder and Mayor Pro Tempore
Pattinson serve as the voting delegate and voting alternate, respectively, at the
annual Business Session of •the Congress of Cities to be held December 1, 1976 in
Denver, Colorado. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Wieder
NOES: Siebert
ABSENT: Pattinson, Shenkman
ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY FINANCE DEPARTMENT AUDIT
In response to an inquiry from Council, the City Administrator informed Council that
a preliminary meeting was held between the audit committee, the audit firm and
representatives of the Economic Advisory Commission, and at their suggestion a matrix
had been prepared of all of the recommendations and the disposition of theca based upon
the evaluation of each of the affected divisions as to how and when they could comply
with all or most of the recommendations. He also stated that it was requested that
the more critical recommendations should be brought back to the implementation
committee for discussion and eventual disposition.
The Mayor requested that a meeting of the audit committee be scheduled to receive
the information for report back to Council.
RECREATION & PARKS DEPT. - SENIORS' RECREATION CENTER OUTDOOR FACILITIES SCHEMATIC -
APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Recreation and Parks Director of the
revised version of the plan approved previously by the Recreation and Parks Commission
on September 8, 1976 for the construction of outdoor recreation facilities at the
Seniors' Recreation Center.
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On motion by Gibbs, second Coen, Council approved the Seniors' Recreation Center
Outdoor Recreation Facilities to be financed through Housing and Community Development
Fund and Recreation and Parks Facility Funds approved in the 1976-77 'budget; and
authorized the Department of Public Works to prepare the working drawings in order for
the project to be submitted for bids as soon as possible. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder
NOBS: None
ABSENT: Pattinson, Shenkman 1
RESERVATION AGREEMENT - CITY & INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE PACIFIC COAST - LATE CLAIM
#76-104
The City Clerk presented a Reservation Agreement between the City and Insurance Company
of the Pacific Coast to permit investigation and/or defense relative to Late Claim No.
76-104.
On motion by Coen, second Gibbs, Council approved said Reservation Agreement and
authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. Motion, carried,
ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHO,RRITY SECTION #8 QUARTERLY REPORT - RECEIVED & FILED
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Department of the Orange County
Housing Authority Section-8 Quarterly Report - July 1 - September 30, 1976, which was
received and filed by the City Council.
RE UEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - GORDON OFFSTEIN - BOND PROCEDURE
Mr. Gordon Offstein, city resident, addressed Council regarding the procedure.whereby
an Irrevocable Letter of Credit is accepted by the City in lieu of a bond. The Director
of Public Works reported on the procedure.
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HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK TENNIS FACILITY CONTRACT
Councilwoman Gibbs requested clarification relative to the proposed Huntington Central
Park Tennis Facility discussed at the October 26, 1976 Council meeting.
The City Administrator reviewed the action taken at the October 26, 1976 meeting at
which time the subject was deferred for further review.
ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY COUNCIL f
1. Police Department Monthly Report - September, 1976
2. Fire Department - Monthly Administrative Report •- September, 1976
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, second Gibbs, the regular meeting
City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, November 8,
B-8, Civic Center. Motion carried,
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Bleach, California
ATTEST:
of the City Council of the
1976 at 5:30 P.M. in Room.
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
Harriett M. Wieder
Mayor