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Room B-8, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 3, 1977
Mayor Wieder called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the city
of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Wieder
Gibbs (arrived 5:42 P.M.) Siebert (arrived 7:15 P.M.)
Shenkman (arrived 5:50 P.M.)
Absent: None y
DISCUSSION - MAYOR WIEDER'S ATTENDANCE AT PROPERTY TAX REFORM CONFERENCE
Mayor Wieder stated that she had provided a report to the Council entitled "The Role
of Local Government in Tax Reform," relative to her recent attendance at a conference
in Sacramento co -sponsored by the League of California Cities, the County Supervisors
Association, and the California Tax Reform Association.
She spoke regarding the need to contact the government and legislature regarding the
need for property tax reform as well as the possibility of holding a special leg-
islative session on the matter. She stated that she hoped the City Council would
take action to urge the legislature to work toward property tax reform. She also
stated that the Council had been provided with copies of Supervisor Ralph Clark's
report. She informed all of her intention to schedule a Residential Property Tax
Conference in the city approximately February 25, 1977, stating that she had invited
state Senator Albert Rodda, newly appointed chairman of the Senate Finance Committee
and former chairman of the Senate Education Committee, to keynote the conference.
DISCUSSION - MAYOR WIEDER'S ATTENDANCE AT U.'S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS MEETING
Mayor Wieder addressed Council regarding her attendance at the U.S. Conference of
Mayors meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. She informed Council that they had been
provided with copies of her report on the conference. She then reviewed the various
subjects covered at the conference. Personnel productivity was also reported on
by the Mayor.
General discussion was then held between Council and staff regarding various aspects
of government operation.
COUNCIL RETREAT SCHEDULED - 1/10I77
Following discussion between Council and staff it was determined that a City Council -
Staff retreat would be held on January 10, 1977 to discuss the forthcoming City budget.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, second Gibbs, the adjourned regular meeting of the City
Council of the city of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Harriett M. Wieder-
Mayor
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 3, 1977
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 7:30 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber.
The Invocation was given by Orville R. Hanson, Elder, First Christian Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Wieder
(Shenkman and Siebert arrived 7:35 P.M.)
Absent: None
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, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Wieder
Members Absent
MINUTES APPROVED
Siebert, Shenkman
On motion by Coen, second Bartlett, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20,
1976, were approved and adopted, as written and on file in the Office of the Clerk.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Siebert, Shenkman
ABSTAIN: Wieder
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On motion by Pattinson, second Coen, the regular meeting of the Huntington Beach
Redevelopment Agency adjourned. Motion carried.
RECONVENE COUNCIL
Mayor Wieder reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach.
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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - DIANA SPRINGER - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
Mayor Wieder presented a plaque to Diana Springer in appreciation of her services
on the Equal Opportunity Commission.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - SCOTT FLANAGAN - RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
Mayor Wieder presented a plaque to Scott Flanagan in appreciation of his services on
the Recreation and Parks Commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED
At the request of Mayor Wieder and Councilman Pattinson, the minutes of the regular adjourned
meeting of December 20, 1976, and Final Tract Map 5384 - all of Tentative Tract No.
5384, Anglo Dutch Capital Company were withheld from the consent calendar for sep-
arate discussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Bartlett, second Pattinson, the following consent items were approved
as recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FINAL PARCEL MAP 76-53 - JOHN D. LUSK & SON - Approved Final Parcel Map 76-53,
located on the west side of Chemical Lane, south of McFadden Avenue, and instructed the
City Clerk to execute same and to release for processing by the County and for
recordation.
SUBDIVISION A_GREEMENT. - TRACT 9286_ -- SAND DOLLARDEVELOPMENT, INC. - Accepted
Monument Bond # 6SM168495, Faithful Performance Bond #6SM168494, Labor & Material
Bond #6SM168494 (American Motorists Insurance Co.) - approved and authorized
execution of the Subdivision Agreement of Tract 9286 as recommended by the Director
of Public Works. I%
ADDITION OF SUBCONTRACTOR - ADAMS AVENUE STORM DRAIN - CC-374 - Approved the
designation of Fontana Steel as an additional subcontractor for Project CC-374 -
Adams Avenue Storm Drain and their addition to the contract documents, as recommended
by the Director of Public Works. ✓
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - WARNER AVENUE FIRE STATION - PHASE III BUILDING - CC-375 -
Approved plans and specifications and publication of the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids
for the construction of Warner Avenue Fire Station, Phase III, and authorized the
Mayor to accept the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Grant of $567,000 to fing"nce ihs construction.
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE - CAPTAIN'S GALLEY - APPROVED - Approved Assignment of Lease for
the Captain's Galley on the municipal pier from Elsie McCullah, to Ella Christensen
and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City.
MINUTES - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of December 20,
1976 for Council approval.
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On motion by Pattinson, second Gibbs, Council approved the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of December 20, 1976.�Motion carried, with Mayor Wieder abstaining.
FINAL TRACT MAP 5384 - ALL OF TT 5384 - ANGLO DUTCH CAPITAL COMPANY - APPRUVED
Councilman Pattinson requested and was granted permission to abstain from voting on
Final Tract Map No. 5384 due to a possible conflict of interest.
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Department submitting final
form of Tract No. 5384 being all of Tentative Tract 5384, for adoption as follows:
Developer: Ang10 Dutch Capital Company, Huntington Beach, California. Location:
242 feet east of Beach Blvd., 660 feet south of Ellis Avenue; Acreage: 5.003;
Lots: 21.
A motion was made by Gibbs, second Bartlett, to accept offer of dedication and
improvement as shown on Final Tract Map 5384, 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 and
adopted the map subject to the following stipulations: (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 the expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. 5384
on January 7, 1978, adopted Negative Declaration No. 76-34. 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. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Wieder
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO DENIAL OF G.U.P. *76-14 - APPEAL DENIED
Mayor Wieder announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider an appeal filed by Mola Development to the denial by the City Planning
Commission of Conditional Use Permit No. 76-14 to allow the construction and operation
of a handball -racquetball club with appurtenant facilities in conjunction with a
proposed 5400 sq. ft. office complex in the R5 (Office Professional District) pursuant
to Section 9332(f) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is
located north of Warner Avenue and west of Roosevelt Street.
Art Nerio, Manager of Meadowlark Airport, addressed Council and stated that he strongly
recommended that no development be permitted at this location, and gave reasons for
his recommendation. He informed Council that at the time the matter was being
considered by the Planning Commission, he had presented an informal petition listing
approximately 400 signatures of neighbors and pilots opposing the proposed project,
Councilman Coen asked Mr. Nerio if he would be in a position to purchase the property
involved if the Council were to deny the Conditional Use Permit. Discussion was then
held between Mr. Nerio and Councilman Coen.
The Acting Planning Director, in response to a question by Councilwoman Gibbs, reported
on the manner in which the staff recommended the facility be situated to mitigate the
potential crash hazard identified as being of concern by various agencies.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter, and there being no further
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
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A motion was made by Coen to overrule the Planning Commission and grant said appeal,
on condition that it be situated on the property in accordance with the recommend-
ations of the Planning Commission, and that any other reasonable conditions be'
implemented, to ensure that the relationship of the airport and this use is best
protected.
Councilmen Shenkman and Pattinson stated reasons why they would vote against the
motion. The motion failed to pass by the following vote:
AYES: Coen, Gibbs, Bartlett
NOES: Wieder, Pattinson, Siebert, Shenkman
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Siebert, to adopt Negative Declaration #76-51,
and sustain the decision of the Planning Commission and deny said appeal, based upon
the findings of the Planning Commission. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES; Bartlett, Pattinson, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: Coen, Gibbs
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO DENIAL OF BUSINESS LICENSE - AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE
Mayor Wieder announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuation of a
public hearing from December 6, 1976, to consider a communication from American
Institute of Massage, appealing the denial by the License Supervisor of a business
license to conduct the business of physical therapy and massage training, to be
known as "American Institute of Massage", at 19480 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach.
Police Chief Robitaille addressed Council regarding his department's recommendation
for denial stating that this business did not have the required license from the
State of California, Department of Education.
Bruce Englebrecht, Attorney representing the appellant, addressed Council, and
distributed copies of tentative approval obtained from the State of California. Mr.
and Mrs. Hussain then addressed Council regarding their proposed business. Mr.
Englebrecht stated that the business was not a "massage parlor" but a "school", and
explained the manner in which it would be operated.
Discussion was held between Council and Mr. Englebrecht regarding the manner in
which the business would be conducted.
Police Officer Ron Pomeroy addressed Council and informed them of the areas of the
Police Department's concern. He informed Council that the City was anticipating
the issuance by the District Attorney's office of a complaint relative to the
issuance of diplomas by Mr. Hussain.
Shari Meehan, City, after being administered the oath by the appellant's court
reporter, addressed Council, and spoke regarding her previous employment at Mr.
Hussain's Costa Mesa business location.
Mr. Englebrecht responded to the testimony provided by Miss Meehan.
Discussion was held between the Council.
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Michael Boles, operator of Village Bath Massage, addressed Council and expressed his
concern as he believed that discretion was important in issuing licenses of this nature
because unethical behavior reflected upon legitimate business.
Glen Davison, 15582 Pelican Lane, City, addressed Council and stated her concern that
the City ensure that only desirable business be allowed to operate.
Margaret Hanson, City, addressed Council and after being administered the oath,
reaffirmed the testimony presented by Miss Meehan.
Mr. Abid Hussain, appellant, after being administered the oath, addressed Council and
denied the allegations.
Sherry De Jong, after being administered the oath, addressed Council relative to the
operation of the establishment located in Costa Mesa.
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Bartlett, to continue the public hearing on
the appeal filed to the denial of business license to conduct the business of physical
therapy and massage training to be known as "American Institute of Massage" to the
January 17, 1977 Council meeting. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: Coen, Gibbs
ABSENT: None
ORAL COMM[7NICATIONS
DANIEL JOHNSON - COCJNCIL AGENDAS_ -, CA 76-212
Mr. Daniel Johnson, Chairman of the Committee for Huntington Beach Agenda, addressed
Council regarding his request that a synopsis of the areas of interest of a Council
Agenda be made available at no charge to all city residents.
A communication from the City Administrator regarding the costs involved to deliver
agendas to all city residents had been presented to Council.
Discussion was held between Mr. Johnson and the Council and the Mayor informed Mr.
Johnson that the Council would be discussing this matter with the press.
EL DIA bE HUNTINGTON BEACH - 6/25/77
Senor Tomas Perrin Escobar, representing the City of Ti'uana, Mexico, was introduced
and announced that their city has designated June 25, IM as "El Dia de Huntington
Beach." He extended an invitation to attend the program they have planned in honor of
--the City of Huntington Beach.
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO 76-25 - APPROVED - ORD. 2156 - FIRST READING
Mayor Wieder announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider a petition for a change of zone, from R2-PD (Medium Density Residential -
Planned Development) to C4 (Highway Commercial) on property located generally on the
north side of Pacific Coast Highway, approximately 600.feet west of Admiralty Drive.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publi-
cation and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written
protests to the matter.
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.
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The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2156 a first reading by title -
"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 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET WEST OF
ADMIRALTY DRIVE (ZONE CASE NO. 76-25)."
On motion by Pattinson, second Coen, Council approved Zone Case No. 76-25 and waived
further reading of Ordinance No. 2156 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 76-26 �"AREA C")�- APPROVED - ORD. 2157 -FIRST READING
Mayor Wieder announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider a petition for a change of zone, as initiated by the Planning Department,
from M1-A (Restricted Manufacturing District) to Rl (Low Denisty Residential) on
property generally located on the north side of Taylor Street, approximately 660 feet
west of Beach Boulevard.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publi-
cation and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written
protests to the matter.
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 City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2157 a first reading by title -
"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 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TAYLOR STREET, APPROXIMATELY 660 FEET WEST OF BEACH
BOULEVARD (ZONE CASE NO. 76-26 "C")!'.
On motion by Coen, second Siebert, Council approved Zone Case No. 76-26 ("Area C")
and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2157 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 76-26 "AREA D" - APPROVED - ORD. 2158 - FIRST READING
Mayor Wieder announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider a proposed change of zone, as initiated by the Planning Department, from
Ml-CD (Light Industrial - Civic District) to R1 (low Density Residential) on
property generally located on the north side of Slater Avenue, approximately 500
feet west of Gothard Street.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publi-
cation and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or
written protests to the matter.
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Discussion was held between the Acting Planning Director, and Council regarding the
property, and a slide of the area was displayed.
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 City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2158 a first reading by title -
"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 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SLATER AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET WEST
OF GOT -HARD STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 76-26 "D") "
On motion by Bartlett, second Gibbs, Council approved Zone Case 76-26 ("Area D")
and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2158 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 76-26 ("AREA E") - APPROVED - ORD. 2159 - FIRST READING
Mayor Wieder announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider a proposed change of zone, initiated by the Planning Department, from MI
(Light Industrial) to C4 (Highway Commercial) and to establish a 110 foot setback
line which will be measured from the centerline of Edinger Avenue, on property
generally located on the north side of Slater Avenue, approximately 500 feet west of
Gothard Street.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publi-
cation and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written
protests to the matter.
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 City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2159 a first reading by title -
"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 SOUTH OF EDINGER AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WEST OF GOTHARD STREET (ZONE
CASE NO. 76-26 "E„)."
On motion by Pattinson, second Siebert, Council approved Zone Case No. 76-26 ("Area E")
and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2159 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 76-26 ("AREA I") - APPROVED - ORD. 2160 - FIRST READING
Mayor Wieder announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
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consider a change of zone, as initiated by the Planning Department, from C4 (Highway
Commercial) to R2 (Medium Density Residential) on property generally located south of
Warner Avenue and on the east side of "B" Street.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publi-
cation and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or
written protests to the matter.
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 City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2160 a first reading by title -
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF WARNER AVENUE AND ON THE EAST SIDE OF "B" STREET (ZONE
CASE NO. 76-26 111") . ""
On motion by Gibbs, second Shenkman, Council approved Zone Case No. 76-26 ("Area I")
and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2160 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 76-26 "AREA J" - APPROVED - ORD. 2161 - FIRST READING
Mayor Wieder announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider a change of zone, as initiated by the Planning Department, from C4 (Highway
Commercial) to R3 (Medium High Density Residential) on property generally Located on
the south side of Aldrich Street, between Parkside Lane and Beach Boulevard.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publi-
cation and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written
protests to the matter.
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 City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2161 a first reading by title -
"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 ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ALDRICH STREET BETWEEN PARKSIDE LANE AND BEACH BOULEVARD
(ZONE CASE NO. 76-26 "J") .'"
On motion by Bartlett, second Gibbs, Council approved Zone Case No. 76-26 ("Area J")
and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2161 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
On motion by Pattinson, second Shenkman, Council directed the City Clerk to read
Resolution Nos. 4396, 4355 and 4397 by title, waived further reading and adopted
same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RES. NO. 4396 - ADOPTED - FULL PAYMENT - REIMB. AGRMT. 76-51 - FRANK AYRES & SON
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
ON REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT 76-S1." I
RES. NO. 4355 - ADOPTED - APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION FOR CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
"A RESOLUTION OF THE -CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING
COMPENSATION FOR CONTRACTS ADMINTSTRATOR.�
RES. N0. 4397 - ADOPTED - ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES - PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROJECTS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING
POLICIES, OBJECTIVES, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION OF
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROJECTS."
ENERGY MANAGEMENT - POLICY COMMITTEE TO BE FORMED - CA 76-210}
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator of a communication
from City Science Advisor, Matt King, regarding the California Innovation Groups and
"Urban Energy Management Study." The City Administrator reported on the matter.
On motion by Coen, second Pattinson, Council authorized the formation of an Energy
Management Policy Committee consisting of the City Science Advisor and representatives
of the Department of Building and Community Development, Department of Public Works,
and Administration to draft a policy for Council's approval. Motion carried unanimously.
MEETING WITH ASSEMBLYMAN MANGERS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED
The City Clerk presented a recommendation from the City Administrator that Council
schedule a date to meet with Assemblyman Mangers, regarding City issues with which he
may be of assistance.
A tentative date of January 28, 1977 was made for Council to meet with Assemblyman
Mangers.
CONTINUATION OF DOG LICENSING PROGRAM - (CA 76-209)
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator of a communication
from the City Treasurer requesting Council approval to continue the dog licensing
program for at least one more year.
Discussion was held regarding the City's canvassing procedure to determine if animals
are licensed.
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On motion by Bartlett, second Pattinson, Council approved the recommendation of the
Treasurer that his office continue to sell dog licenses beyond the current fiscal
year. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES VALIDATION CONSORTIUM - DETERRED CA 76-211
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator of a memorandum
recommending that the City set aside sufficient funds to allow participation in an
Orange County Equal Employment Opportunities Validation Consortium.
The City Administrator and Personnel Director reported on the proposed consortium
and discussion was held between the Council and staff.
It was determined to defer consideration of this matter until following a League
of California Cities meeting at r^rhich time needed information could be obtained.
MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF PUBLIC WORKS & RELATED ACTIVITIES - DEFERRED'TO 1977-78 BUDGET
(A 76-213)
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator of a memorandum
from the Public Works Director suggesting that. if further management audits are to
be conducted, the Public Works Department be considered due to the size and com-
plexity of the department's operation.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council and City Administrator.
A motion was made by Coen, second Gibbs, to table said memorandum. The motion passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: Coen, Wieder
ABSENT: None
On motion by Shenkman, second Siebert, Council directed the City Administrator to
provide Council with data on the implementation schedule of the Arthur Young and
Company audit recommendations, and that a Public Works Department Management Audit
be scheduled for inclusion in the 1977-78 budget. Motion carried unanimously.
MEREDITH GARDENS LANDSCAPING - DEFERRED TO 1977-78 BUDGET CA 76-214
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator of a memorandum
from the Public Works Director regarding a landscaping plan for the median strip
between Meredith Gardens and Brookhurst Street.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Wieder, second Shenkman, to direct the
City Administrator to request the Meredith Gardens Homeowners Association to maintain
the $3,500 offer until a Master Plan for the median strip, including attendant
maintenance costs is presented at the next city budget deliberations. The motion
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: Coen
ABSENT: None
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CALIFORNIA ARTS COMMISSION SCULPTURE GRANT - APPROVED (CA 76-215)
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator of a memorandum
from the Library Director relative to a California Arts Commission Sculpture Grant.
Considerable discussion was held, and on motion by Gibbs, second Siebert, Council
approved the use of Contingency Funds relative to the California Arts Commission
Sculpture Grant which would provide for a sculptor working on site at the Library to
create an 8 to 12 foot sculpture which would become City property: The motion was
carried by the.following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson,
NOES: Coen, Wieder
ABSENT: None
Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman
FINANCIAL IMPACT REPORT - CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE - REQUEST APPROVED - (CA 76-217)
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator of a Financial
Impact Report prepared in connection with -the proposed employment of an outside
consultant to perform preliminary work on Charter Revision.
On motion by Pattinson, second Coen, the Councilapproved the request from the Charter
Revision Committee for $2,000 toward the employment of an outside consultant to perform
preliminary work on Charter Revision. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: Siebert, Gibbs.
ABSENT: None
CITY BUDGET RETREAT - 1110/77
A budget retreat was scheduled for Monday, January 10, 1977 to determine goals for
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CITY TREASURER - LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR 1977 - EXCESS LIABILITY REDUCTION -
APPROVED
The City Treasurer reported on his communication entitled Liability Insurance Program
For 1977, dated January 3, 1977.
On motion by Pattinson, second Shenkman, Council approved the recommendation of the
City Treasurer that the City reduce its liability coverage from $10,000,000. to
$6,000,000. and save the $39,175 premium to balance the insurance budget. The
motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION ACTIONS - WAIVER OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
The City Administrator reported on recent actions taken by the Public Facilities
Corporation relative to past administrative costs anc costs for the Civic Center
cathodic protection, and advising Council that the contract for cathodic protection
was, in fact, a City -budgeted project with funding approved in the 1976-77 budget,
and commended the Public Facilities Corporation on its action. The motion passed
by unanimous vote.
On motion by Pattinson, second Coen, Council acknowledged the action by the Public
Facilities Corporation to waive all past administrative costs occuring prior to
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June 30, 1976 and to accumulate all costs between June 30, 197.6 and June 30, 1977 for
submittal of a billing to the City on July 1, 1977.
ORDINANCES ADOPTED
At the request of Councilman Coen, Ordinance Nos. 2154 .and 2147 were withdrawn for
separate action.
On motion by Shenkman, second Gibbs, Council directed the Clerk to give Ordinance
Nos. 2149, 2152, 2153, 2155 a second reading by title, waived further reading and
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson,, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORD. NO. 2149 - ADOPTED - OCCUPANCIES - MOBILE HOME PARKS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BE_AC_H AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
COPE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 17.16 THEREOF AND AMENDING SECTIONS 17.36 010 AND 17.36.020
PERTAINING TO OCCUPANCIES IN MOBILE HOME PARKS."
ORD. NO. 2152 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE 76-23
"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 ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MEMPHIS AVENUE AND ALABAMA STREET (ZONE CASE NO.
76-23)."
ORD. NO. 2153 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 76-24
"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 NORTH OF OWEN AVENUE AND WEST OF BEACH BOULEVARD (ZONE CASE NO. 76-24)."
ORD. NO. 2155 - ADOPTED --SIGN CODE
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 976, AND ADDING THERETO NEW ARTICLE 976 ENTITLED,
'HUNTINGTON BEACH SIGN CODE." f i
ORD. NO, 2154 - ADOPTED - TAKING OFF LANDING - MEADOWLARK AIRPORT
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 2154 a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING
CHAPTER 9.56 THEREOF WHICH PROHIBITS THE TAKING OFF AND LANDING AT MEADOWLARK
AIRPORT BETWEEN CERTAIN HOURS,"
On motion by Coen, second Siebert, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No.
2154 by unanimous vote.
On motion by Pattinson, second Siebert, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2154 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
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ORD. NO. 2147 - ADOPTED - FIGURE MODEL STUDIOS
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 2147 a second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER
5.60 THERETO PERTAINING TO FIGURE MODEL STUDIOS."
On motion by Bartlett, second Pattinson, Council waived further reading by unanimous
vote.
On motion by Pattinson, second Shenkman, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2147 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: Coen
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
On motion by Bartlett, second Coen, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos.
2162 and 2163 by title, and waived further reading of same by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORD. NO. 2162 - FIRST READING - AMENDS CODE - LIBRARY TRUSTEES COMPENSATION
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 2.88.020, REPEALING LIBRARY TRUSTEES SERVING WITHOUT COMPEN-
SATION."
ORD. NO. 2163 - FIRST READING - DRAINAGE FEE SCHEDULE
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 14.48.050 THEREOF, PERTAINING TO DRAINAGE FEE SCHEDULE."
CITY OF VILLA PARK COMMUNICATION RE: REPRESENTATIVE TO O.C. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL
Mayor Wieder referred to a communication received as representative from the Mayor of
Villa Park requesting that Council support his appointment as League of California
Cities representative to the Orange County Criminal Justice Council.
The Council determined that action on this matter would be deferred until the League
of California Cities meeting.
VACANCY OF CITY BUILDING
Mayor Wieder suggested that the City seek a new tenant to occupy the office on Main
-VtT;eet forcnefly used by the and For Downtown Redevelopment
planning.
Following discussion, action on this matter was deferred.
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Mayor Wieder commented on the forthcoming joint public hearing.on the Downtown
Redevelopment Project on January 31, 1977, stating what she believed to be the need
for a Council committee to attend the Redevelopment Commission meetings or meet with
staff regarding the forthcoming joint public hearing.
It was determined that a meeting between the Redevelopment Commission Chairman and
the City Council would be scheduled.
CITY ATTORNEY SALARY
The Mayor reported on the communication received from the City Attorney relative to
the salary setting issue and stated reasons for his opinion that the Council action
of December 6, 1976 was invalid. She stated that the city's Labor Relations Counsel,
Nicholas Counter concurred that said Council action was invalid.
An motion by Bartlett, second Shenkman, Council directed that the matter be brought
up for discussion and action. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: Pattinson
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney filed documents with the City Clerk, pursuant. to Section 11 of
Resolution No. 4339 Subsections 1 and 3, stating that the Council had previously
received same.
RES. NO. 4391 - CITY ATTORNEY SALARY - FAILED
A motion was made by Bartlett, second Coen, that Council direct the City Clerk to
read Resolution No. 4391 by title and waive further reading of same - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 4353."
The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Coen, second Bartlett, to adopt Resolution No. 4391. The
motion failed to pass by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Wieder
NOES: Pattinson, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman
ABSENT: None V
STUDY - CITY ATTORNEY SALARY
On motion by Wieder, second Siebert, Council directed that the City's outside Labor
Counsel, Nicholas Counter, meet with Council at the next meeting to discuss the
possibility of rescinding the resolution adopted in 1970 and drafting a new res-
olution whereby the City Attorney's salary would be set at the time of election by
the voters, as long as if remains an elective office. The motion carried unanimously
APPROVAL OF SANTA ANA RIVER-SANTIAGO CREEK GREENBELT PLAN - DEFERRED
A motion was made by Gibbs, second Shenkman, to adopt and approve the Santa Ana River -
Santiago Creek Greenbelt Implementation Plan. Following discussion the motion was
withdrawn.
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ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED - WESTERN CITY ADVISORY BOARD - COUNCILWOMAN GIBBS
Councilwoman Gibbs stated that she had been invited to serve on the Western City
Advisory Board of Western City Magazine, and requested Council authorization to attend
their meeting in San 'Francisco on January 11, 1977. .
On motion by Coen, second Shenkman, Council authorized the attendance of Councilwoman
Gibbs at the Western City Advisory $oard meeting or January 11, 1977 in San Francisco.
Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM CLARIFICATION
Councilman Siebert requested clarification from the City Attorney relative to his
December 13, 1976 memorandum regarding the invalidity of the action taken on the
department head compensation and benefit resolution at the December 6, 1976 meeting.
The City Attorney reported on the intent of the memorandum.
LIMITATION ON COUNCILMATIC TERMS
Councilman Shenkman requested that the Charter Revision Committee include in their
study the limiting of Council terms to two consecutive terms of office.
MAINTENANCE AND SPACE ALLOCATIONS - CIVIC CENTER
Councilman Shenkman spoke regarding maintenance and space allocations on the third,
fourth, and fifth floors of the Civic Center and requested that steps be taken to
resolve the conditions.
STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST - DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Councilman Coen stated that he would be unable to participate in the Downtown
Redevelopment project due to a possible conflict of interest.
REQUEST FOR„STUDY - DOWNTOWN AREA
Councilman Coen reported that he had spoken with a downtown property owner who had
requested that Council consider a readjustment of the traffic circulation patterns in
the downtown area, diagonal parking and elimination of meters on Main Street, in the
event that Downtown Redevelopment does not occur in whole or in part, or perhaps as
an adjunct to it. Councilman Coen requested that staff prepare preliminary information
on this matter.
Mayor Wieder commented on the need'to give direction to the Public Facilities Corpor-
ation and the Redevelopment Commission regarding their roles in future city planning.
She also spoke regarding the need to obtainAnput as to the interest of private
developers. %C
ARTHUR YOUNG AUDIT REPORT - ENERGY POLICY - MEETING WITH PRIVATE DEVELOPERS
Mayor Wieder referred to her Mayor's Memorandum relative to completing the implemen-
tation of the Arthur Young Audit Report of the Finance Department, adoption of an
energy policy for the city and to meet with interested developers.
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BID AWARD - C.T, & F., INC. - INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS - CC-388
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating
that bids for the construction of traffic signals at Bushard Street/Indianapolis
Avenue and Bushard Street/Yorktown Avenue had been opened on Monday, December 27,
1976, in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works,
and that C. T. & F., Inc., Bell Gardens, California was the low -bidder, with a bid
in the amount of $81,519. The bids submitted were as follows:
C.T, & F. Inc., Bell Gardens, California - $81,519
Smith Electric Supply, Stanton - 83,903
Paul Gardner Corp., Ontario - 86,974
Steiny and Company, Anaheim - 87,000
Fischbach and Moore Inc., Los Angeles - 87,898
Grissom & Johnson, Inc., Santa Ana - 104,013
A motion was made by Shenkman, second Coen, to approve the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works and award the contract for the construction of traffic
signals at Bushard Street/Indianapolis Avenue and Bushard Street/Yorktown Avenue,
to C.T. & F., Inc., the low responsible bidder for a bid amount of $81,519; hold
all other bids until C,T, & F., Inc. has executed the contract for said work and
filed the necessary bonds and insurance, and directed the City Clerk to notify the
unsuccessful bidders of the action and return their bid bonds forthwith. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder r
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
BID AWARD - INDIANAPOLIS BIKE TRAIL - CC-366
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating
that bids for the construction of the Indianapolis Avenue Bike Trail, Newland Street
to Brookhurst Street had been opened on Monday, December 27, 1976, in the Council.
Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works, and that Lopez Construc-
tion Company, Los Angeles, California was the low -bidder, with a bid in the amount
of $5,300.10. The Bids submitted were as follows:
Lopez Construction Company, Los Angeles, California - $5,300.10
Damon Construction Company, South Gate - 6,315.47
T.J. Crosby, Irvine - 6,550.00
A motion was made by Shenkman, second Coen, to approve the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works and award the contract to Lopez Construction Company, the
low responsible bidder for a bid amount of $5,300.10; hold all other bids until
Lopez Construction Company has executed the contract for said work and filed the
necessary bonds and insurance, and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuccess-
ful bidders of the action, and return their bid bonds forthwith. The motion was,
passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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BIDS REJECTED - PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLERS - CC-289 - READVERTISEMENT
DIRECTED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating
that bids for the supply of traffic controllers and cabinets at various locations at
Indianapolis/Bushard, at Yorktown/Bushard and at Warner/Newland had been opened
Monday, December 27, 1976 in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director
of Public Works.
On motion by Shenkman, second Coen, Council approved the recommendation of the Director
of Public Works to reject all bids and instructed the City Clerk to re -advertise the
Notice Inviting Sealed Bids. The motion was carried unanimously.
ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Police Department Monthly Report - November, 1976
2. Department of Building & Community Development Construction Activity Report.
3. Summons to Action For Reform of the Criminal Justice System received from
The City of Chowchilla.
4. Communication from the City of Livingston transmitting their resolution
supporting legislation to substitute the mass entry of illegal aliens with a
program of contracted alien labor on a temporary basis.
5. Communication from the City of Garden Grove transmitting their resolution
authorizing and establishing an inflation assistance plan for single family,
homeowner occupied residences and urging the City Council to follow their lead.
6. Communication from the O.C. Division of the League of California Cities regarding:
A resolution from the City of Orange requesting legislation to control strikes in
the agricultural crop processing industry during harvest season and requesting
Council to be prepared to take a collective position at the regular meeting,
January 13, 1977.
7. Notice to City of Huntington Beach from Airport Service, Inc., of an amendment to
their application to the Public Utilities Commission for an increase in rates.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Shenkman, second Pattinson, the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, January 10, 1977 at 5:30 P.M.
in Room B-8, Civic Center. Motion carried.
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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City Clerk Mayor