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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-02 (12)MINUTES Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, May 2, 1977 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman 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 led by Councilman Ted Bartlett. The Invocation was given by the Reverend Paul C. Johnsen, Grace Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Present: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman {Wieder arrived 7:45 P.M.} Absent: Pattinson PROCLAMATION - "NATIONAL FOOT HEALTH WEEK" - MAY 9-15, 1977 Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman proclaimed May 9-15, 1977 "National Foot Health Week," presenting said proclamation to Dr. Michael H. Simons, President of the Orange County Podiatry Association. f PROCLAMATION - "NATIONAL ACTION WEEK FOR FOSTER CHILDREN" MAY 15-21 1977 Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman proclaimed May 15-21, 1977 "National Action Week for Foster Children" and urged citizen's participation. Receiving the proclamation were Leland and Helen Pope, foster parents in Huntington Beach. COMMENDATION - COURAGEOUS ACTION - THOMAS VICK AND GARY GROVER Thomas Vick and Gary Grover were presented plaques of commendation by Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman for their rescue of a baby from a burning house. The commendation was read in full by Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman. Councilwoman Wieder arrived at the meeting. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE_- PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE - GARY MULLIGAN A plaque was presented by Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman to Gary Mulligan for his service on the Project Area Committee fro? 1976 to 1977. PROCLAMATION - "MENTAL HEALTH MONTH" MAY, 1977 Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman proclaimed the month of May as "Mental Health Month". The proclamation was accepted by Joy Taufer, Coordinator for Volunteer Help in Huntington Beach, who thanked the public for their support and announced the par- ticulars on a luncheon to be held on June 15, 1977. 65 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 5/2/77 r" PROCLAMATION - "BEAUTIFICATI.ON MONTH - MAY 1977 May was proclaimed "Beautification Month" in the City of Huntington Beach by Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman, The proclamation was received by Chairwoman Lugene Bray and Co -chairwoman Ruth Kelly, of the Beautification Committee of the Women's Division of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, who presented Council and staff with carnations and urged citizens to participate in beautifying the City during the month of May. PROCLAMATION - "FIRE SERVICE DAY" - MAY 14, _1977. Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman proclaimed May 14, 1977 as "Fire Service Day". Fire Chief Picard accepted the proclamation and urged citizen's participation. PROCLAMATION - "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH" - MAY, 1977 A proclamation was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman of "Older Americans Month", May, 1977, which was accepted by Michael Rodgers, Chairman of Council on Aging. PROCLAMATION - "MUNICIPAL CLERKS' WEEK" - MAY 2-6 1977 Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman proclaimed May 2-6, 1977, "Municipal Clerks' Week". A plaque was accepted on behalf of the City Clerk, Alicia M. Wentworth, by Connie Brockway, Deputy City Clerk. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED) At the request of Council, the following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion: Legislative Items; Huntington Beach Playhouse Grant Agreement. The following items were deferred upon the request of Council- woman Wieder: Tentative Parcel Map 76-48 - Mola Development; Tentative Parcel Map 76-38 - Doyle. & Busby; Tentative Parcel Map 76-66 - The Buccola Co. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED OA motion by Siebert, second Coen, the following items were approved, as recom- mended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 1977 and adjourned regular meeting of April 18, 1977, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. J ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT EXTENSION - Approved and authorized execution of an agree- ment between the City and County to extend the animal control contract through June 30, 1978, as recommender) by the City Administrator. PERFORMANCE BOND - TRACT 8040 - LA SOLANA CORP. - Accepted Performance Bond #8068-8734 - (Pacific Indemnity Co.) to guarantee the installation of water meters in Tract 8040 located northeast of Pacific Coast Highway and. Warner Avenue. GG Page #3 - Council Minutes - 5/2/77 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT R.L. KAUTZ & CO. - Approved and authorized execution of an amendment to an agreement dated April 27, 1976 between the City and R.L. Kautz & Company to include Workers' Compensation Safety Services, as recommended by the Director of Personnel/Labor Relations. f F ACCESS EASEMENT.OVER CITY -OWNED LAND - Granted a 10 foot wide non-exclusive access easement over City -owned land adjacent to the approach to the new bridge over the Santa Ana River at Adams Avenue, to the Southern California Edison Company, the Orange County Flood Control District and the Sanitation District of Orange County. MAYOR'S CAR ALLOWANCE - Approved reimbursement to Councilwoman Wieder in the amount of $141.10 for car allowance, for the period February 21, 1977 through April 18, 1977, as recommended by the City Administrator. CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS - MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE HANDICAPPED - Approved Constitution and Bylaws submitted by the Huntington Beach Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Handicapped. V, DRAINAGE FEE DEFERMENT AGREEMENT - Approved and authorized execution of an agreement between the City and Walter A. Frome, Jr., for drainage fee deferment for his industrial development at the northwest corner of Slater Avenue and Nichols Street. CENTER DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS - CC-367 - Approved and authorized execution of Project Administration Agreement and approved Project Plans and Specifications for the construction of Center Drive/405 Freeway Offramp, west of Beach Boulevard - AHFP #830. ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ITEMS The Clerk presented the following Legislative Items which had been removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. At the request of Councilman Coen, Suppo�-t AB 1265 - (Executive Session for Appointments of All Officers - "Moscone Act" Repea'..er Sought) was removed for separate consideration. Support - U.S. Bill HR 217 - (Civi'_ Defense Funding) - Su ort U.S. Bill S 120 - (Drought Assistance) - Support U.S._ Bi.1 S 126 - (Earthquake Prediction Research) - Support SB 854 - (Transportation Funds) Oppose - SB 495 - (Proposes to Mandate State Duties of Police Chiefs - Local Manage- ment Ability Lost) - Support SB 538 & SB 570 - (Tort Liability - Claims Periods - Payment of Large Judgments). On motion by Siebert, second Bartlett, the City Administrator was directed to forward letters to the proper legislative officials expressing the aforementioned City's position on these bills. Motion carried unanimously. SUPPORT AB 1265 - (EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPOINTMENTS OF ALL OFFICERS -- "MOSCONE ACT" - REPEALER SOUGHT Discussion was held between Council regarding the favorability of supporting AB 1265. Councilwoman Wieder stated that the League of Cities were in support of the bill. A motion was made by Gibbs, second Coen, to direct the City Administrator to forward a letter to the proper legislative officials, expressing the City's support of Assembly Bill AB 1265. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES- Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs NOES: Siebert, Shenkman ABSENT: Pattinson 6';' Page #4 - Council Minutes - 5/2/77 HUNTINGTON BEACH PLAYHOUSE GRANT AGREEMENT - APPROVED - (CA 77-61) The Clerk presented an Agreement between the City and the Huntington Beach Playhouse, formalizing the City's grant from General Revenue Sharing funds in the amount of $50,000. Councilman Siebert stated that, in his opinion, a loan should be made to the H.B. Playhouse rather than a grant, to be paid back over a period of time comfortable to the Playhouse. Following discussion, a motion was made by Coen, second Gibbs, to approve and authorize execution of an agreement between the City and the Huntington Beach Play- house formalizing the City's grant from General Revenue Sharing funds in the amount of $50,000, and requiring the Playhouse to use the funds within two years toward construction of a new playhouse facility. Motion carried by the following vote: EYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Shenkman NOES: Siebert ABSENT: Pattinson PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO DENIAL OF CUP 77-5 - CONTINUED 5/16/77 Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an appeal filed by the Central Baptist Church to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Use Permit No. 77-5 which is a request to allow the construction of a Church and School Facility consisting of grades K-12, a gymnasium, athletic fields and off-street parking. In conjunction with this request, the City Council will be considering the granting of Negative Declaration No. 77-22, which is a finding that the proposed project will not have a significant adverse effect upon the environment. The subject property is located at the south- west corner of Heil Avenue and Gothard Street in the M1 (Light Industrial District). The 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, however, she had received a letter from the appel- lant, requesting a continuance of the hearing to May 16, 1977. Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman declared the hearing open. On motion by Coen, second Gibbs, the hearing on said appeal to denial of Conditional Use Permit 77-5 was continued to the May 16, 1977 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC_ HEARING_- CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES- CONTINUED 5/16/77 Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider proposed Conflict of Interest codes for various City departments, boards and commissions, pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. 6Is Page #5 - Council Minutes - 5/2/77 Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman declared the hearing open. On motion by Coen, second Gibbs, the hearing to consider proposed "Conflict of Interest" codes for various City departments, boards and commissions pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974, was continued to the May 16, 1977 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. . /' PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION OF INTENT NO. 4426 - HEARING OF PROTESTS - WEED ABATEMEM; Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing pursuant to Resolution No. 4426, adopted March 14, 1977, declaring a nui- sance to exist in the form of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt and providing for the abatement thereof. The Clerk presented the notice of public hearing on Resolution No. 4426 of the City Council, as posted conspicuously along all the streets and property within the district described in said Resolution, setting the hour of 7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, May 2, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing on a declaration that a nuisance exists and providing for the abatement thereof. Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman declared the hearing open. The Clerk informed the Council that she had received no communications or written protests to Resolution No. 4426 of the City Council proposing to abate the weed nuisance, and presented the Affidavit of Posting of Notice to Destroy Weeds which had been executed by the Street Superintendent. 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 Coen, second Wieder, Council authorized the Street Superintendent to proceed with the abatement of the weed nuisance in the City. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ,j INSULATION OF BUILDINGS - GORDON OFFSTEIN Gordon Offstein, City resident, addressed Council and spoke regarding the conser- vation of energy and suggested that the City require better insulation in the con- struction of houses and apartments. Councilwoman Wieder suggested that the Energy Report submitted to the City by Matt Icing, Science Advisortbe made available to Mr. . Offstein. RECESS - PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING CONVENED Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman called a recess of the Council. He then called a meeting of the Parking Authority of the City of Huntington Beach to order. ROLL CALL Directors Present: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman Directors Absent: Pattinson 691 Page #6 - Council Minutes - 5/2/77 The City Administrator addressed Council regarding the procedure of the three bodies, namely the City Council, the Parking Authority, and the Redevelopment Agency. MINUTES - On motion by Bartlett, second Coen, the minutes of January 29, 1973 and March 3, 1976, were deemed approved and entered into the record of the Parking Authority, as recommends by the Secretary. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 18 - ADOPTED - RECONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND TO CITY The Secretary presented Resolution No. 18 for consideration by the Parking Authority. Discussion was held regarding reconveyance to the City certain parcels of land which were to be used in the now defunct "Top of the Pier Plan". The Secretary was directed to give Resolution No. 18 a reading by title - "A RESOL- UTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING RECON- VEYANCE TO THE CITY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND WHICH WERE TO BE USED IN THE TOP OF THE PIER PLAN." On motion by Caen, second Gibbs, the Parking Authority adopted Resolution No. 18. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson ADJOURNMENT Chairman Pro Tempore Shenkman adjourned the meeting of the Parking Authority. J HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CONVENED Chairman Pro Tempore Shenkman called the regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency to order. ROLL CALL Members Present: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman Members Absent: Pattinson MINUTES - On motion by Coen, second Siebert, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 18, 1977 were approved and adopted as written and on file in the office of the Clerk. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Pro Tempore Shenkman adjourned the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. RECONVENE COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. df� u Page #7 - Council Minutes - 5/2/77 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Following removal from the consent calendar of Resolution No. 4454, on motion by Siebert, second Coen, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4453, 4455, 4456, 4457, and 4458 by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman RES. NO. 4453 - ADOPTED - REPEALING OVERNIGHT CAMPING FEES "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING RESOLUTION NO, 4302." RES. NO. 4455 - ADOPTED - AMENDMENTS TO THE SELECT SYSTEM OF CITY STREETS "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE P ENDMENTS TO THE SELECT SYSTEM OF CITY STREETS.",/ RES. NO. 4456 - ADOPTED - REQUEST.FOR COUNTY REPRESENTATION - STANDARD OIL CO. VS. COUNTY OF ORANGE, ET AL "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO UNDERTAKE THE DEFENSE OF THE CITY IN THE MATTER OF STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, HUNTINGTON BEACH COMPANY VS. COUNTS OF ORANGE, ET AL." ,/. ..`.. . _ ,- RES. NO. 4457 - ADOPTED - APPLICATION FOR STATE GRANT FOR IMPROVED COASTAL PLANNING "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A COASTAL_ZONE MANAGEMENT GRANT FROM THE STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH TO DEVELOP IMPROVED COASTAL PLANNING." RES, NO. 4458 APPROVED - AB 1109 SUPPORTED - REIMBURSEMENT FOR BEACH -RELATED COST:: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1109 REGAR,�ING E MBURSEMENT FOR BEACH -RELATED COSTS." RES. NO. 4454 - ADOPTED - AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CONTRACTS - EMPLOYEE FRINGE BENEFIT.j The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4454 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR. ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND PERSONNEL DIRECTOR TO SIGN CONTRACTS WHICH PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE FRINGE BENEFITS." Councilman Siebert queried the intent of the resolution, and an explanation was given by the City Administrator and the Personnel Director. Following discussion, on motion by Siebert, second Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolution No. 4454 by title, waived further reading, and adoptel same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson Page # 8 - Council Minutes - 5/2/77 . V KOCE TV COVERAGE OF JULY 4TH PARADE - APPROVED (CA 77-64 The Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding the possible coverage of the July 4th Parade by KOCE TV. Discussion was held between Council and staff and the City Administrator gave a report on the matter. On motion by Coen, second Siebert, Council authorized the City Administrator to write a letter to KOCE expressing the Council's support for television coverage, and encouraging institutions to support KOCE's fund-raising efforts. Motion carried unanimously. PFC BOARD OF DIRECTORS - APPOINTMENTS RATIFIED The Clerk presented a communication from the Public Facilities Corporation regarding the organization of the PFC and resubmitting, for Council ratification, the appoint- ments of the following citizens as Directors: Anton M. Teixeira, William F. Wamoff, Jr., and William R. Wilson. Mr. Jerry Sapp, President of the PFC, addressed Council regarding their recommen- dation for a seven -member board. A motion was made by Bartlett, second Siebert, to ratify the appointments of citi- zens Anton M. Teixeira, William F. Wamoff, Jr., and William R. Wilson as Directors of the Public Facilities Corporation. Motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Wieder requested that a resume' of the Directors be made available to her. WARNER AVENUE FIRE STATION - SUBSTITUTION OF PLUMBING SUBCONTRACTOR - APPROVED The City Administrator stated that he had received a communication from Berry Construction Company, the prime contractor for the Warner Avenue Fire Station, Project CC-375, for permission to substitute Voight Engineering for the present subcontractor. Following discussion, a motion was made by Bartlett, second Siebert, to approve that substitution of Voight Engineering for Streit and Foley as plumbing contractor on the Warner Avenue Fire Station. Motion carried unanimously. HOAG HOSPITAL ANNIVERSARY - INVITATION TO COUNCIL MEMBERS The City Administrator stated that he had received a communication from Hoag Hospital inviting Council members and staff to participate in their 25th anniversary celebration. Heyrequested that any interested member, get in touch with his office. ECONOMIC ADVISORY COMMISSION - MEETINGS WITH LIAISON MEMBERS TO BE ARRANGED The City Administrator referred to his report which had been distributed to Council and asked if Council concurred with the recommendation made therein, whereby the Economic Advisory Commission would act in an "Ad Hoc" capacity, rather than a full commission. Councilwoman Wieder suggested that the City Council liaison member to the Economic Advisory Commission meet with said Commission and staff. Page #9 - Council Minutes - 512/77 The Council then concurred with Councilman Shenkman's suggestion that the Council liaison members first meet with staff to review the recommendations for report at the next meeting. ORDINANCES ADOPTED ORD. NO. 2184 - ADOPTED - CODE AMENDMENT - "PACIFICA COMMUNITY PLAN" The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2184 for a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE 964 ENTITLED, "PACIFICA COMMUNITY PLAN". On motion by Coen, second Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2184. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson ABSTAIN: Gibbs On motion by Coen, second Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to give Ordinance No. 2184 a second reading by title, and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Shenkman NOES: Siebert ABSENT: Pattinson ABSTAIN: Gibbs ORD. NO. 2186 - ADOPTED - CODE AMENDMENT - "HUNTINGTON BEACH OIL CODE" The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2186 for a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING TITLE 15 THEREOF AND ADDING A NEW TITLE 15 ENTITLED, 'HUNTINGTON MACH OIL CODE'." On motion by Coen, second Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to give Ordinance No. 2186 a second reading by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson ABSTAIN: Gibbs ORDINANCES - FIRST READING On motion by Coen, second Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to give Ordinance Nos. 2187, 2188, and 2189 a first reading by title; and waived further reading of same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson Page #10 - Council Minutes - 5/2/77 ORD. NO. 2187 - FIRST READING - MASSAGE PARLOR PERMITS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING AND ADDING CERTAIN SECTIONS PERTAINING TO MASSAGE PARLOR PERMITS." Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the provisions of Ordinance No. 2187. / i ORD. NO. 2188 - FIRST READING - CODE AMENDMENT - UNIFORM FIRE CODE "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 17.56 THEREOF AND ADDING NEW CHAPTER 17.56 THERETO, PER- TAINING TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE."� f ORD. NO. 2189 - FIRST READING - PLANNING DIRECTOR - POWERS AND DUTIES "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 2.48.030 THEREOF PERTAINING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR." / CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 76-62 - FINDINGS - DEFERRED The Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Director transmitting amended findings relative to the Council's approval of CE 76-62 which is a request to permit a 5 foot encroachment in the required 10 foot front yard setback per S.9203.1 of the HBOC, on property located on the west side of Delaware Street, approximately 27 feet north of Elmira Avenue. Councilman Coen referred to a communication which had just been received from the appellant's attorney, Thomas Winfield, III. Discussion was held regarding the Council action which sustained the approval of the Planning Commission of Conditional Exception at the March 21st meeting. A motion was made by Bartlett, second Wieder, to approve the enumerated amended findings as set forth in the Planning Department communication dated April 26, 1977 for approval of Conditional Exception 76-62. The motion failed by the fallowing tie -vote; AYES: Gibbs, Wieder, Bartlett NOES: Siebert, Shenkman, Coen ABSENT: Pattinson Following further discussion, Councilman Shenkman suggested that the matter be deferred to the next meeting. A motion was made by Wieder, second,Gibbs, to defer decision regarding the amended findings relative to Conditional Exception 76-62 to the May 16, 1977 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS - DEFERRED The Clerk presented a communication from'the Mayor, listing Council appointments to various City boards and commissions, County, State, and Regional organizations and City Departments. Page #11 - Council Minutes - 5/2/77 Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman informed Council of a request from Councilman Siebert to defer action on this matter until he has had an opportunity to meet with the Mayor. The proposed Council appointments to various City boards and commissions, County, State, and Regional organizations and City departments were deferred to the May 16 .Council meeting. U.S. NATIONAL SURFING CONTEST - SUGGESTION BY COUNCILWOMAN GIBBS Councilwoman Gibbs stated that she had received an inquiry as to whether the U.S. National Surfing Contest would be held in August in Huntington Beach. The Director of Harbors, Beaches & Development stated that due to the size of the event, it was normally scheduled during September or October, rather than mid -summer. Mayor Pro Tempore Shenkman suggested that Councilwoman Gibbs meet with the Director of Harbors, Beaches & Development to discuss the matter further. PROPOSAL FOR 'CLOCK ON THE PIER' Councilwoman Gibbs suggested that perhaps the City would consider the installation o'' a clock on the pier, which would be visible on either side by the bathers and surfeps. The Director of Harbors, Beaches & Development stated that the installation of a clock would be possible, but that it would also depend upon budget approval by Council of same. f SISTER CITY - WAITEMATA, NEW ZEALAND Councilwoman Wieder announced that the City of Waitemata, New Zealand had officially accepted the City's invitation to affiliate as "Sister Cities". She stated that the Sister City Committee had received a reply from Waitemata answering our question as to the meaning of their City's name. She stated that Maori was the language spoken. in New Zealand and that "Wai" meant water, and "temata" meant sparkling. PLANNING DEPARTMENT - REPORT COMMENDED Councilwoman Wieder complimented the Planning Department staff and the Planning Cosmtsission on. their Huntin tan Beach Direction 75 Report and suggested that it should be made available to City organizations as well as the library. The Planning, Director informed Council of the plans for distribution. JULY 4TH PARADE - PAGEANTRY PRODUCT ION Councilman Bartlett inquired as to the status of the July 4th Parade and was informed by Darrell Cohoon, Senior Administrative Analyst of the work being done by Pageantr► Productions. COUNCILWOMAN GIBBS' REPORT RE: TRIP TO CHINA Councilwoman Gibbs addressed the Council and gave a short account of her.trip to China and Japan. r� . �e Page #12 - Council Minutes - 5/2/77 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK CONSTRUCTION BIDS REJECTED - CC-301 The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that bids for the construction of Terry, Robinwood, Hawes, Pleasant View and Newland Parks had been opened on Monday, April 25, 1977 in the Council Chambers by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works, and recommending that the Council reject all bids for the project, as the bids were in excess of the estimate. The Director of Public Works stated in the communication that the park architect and the City Recreation and Parks Department would re-evaluate the project for a pos- sible redesign, and upon completion of the evaluation, the project would be pre= sented to the City Council for re -advertisement. The bids submitted were as follows: Harman B. J. Glad Construction Co., L.A. - $518,619 Industrial Turf, Laguna Hills - 587,960 A motion was made by Bartlett, second Gibbs, to reject all bids for said project, and to direct the City Clerk to return the bid bonds. Motion carried unanimously. F: UtILITY TAX - REPORT REQUESTED Councilman Shenkman requested that a report be presented at the May 16, 1977 meeting relative to reducing the City utility tax or, a re-evaluation of the for- mula by which the tax is formulated. ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY Resolution from the City of Seal Beach Supporting Assembly Bill 1109 which would establish procedures and a formula for determining reimbursements to coastal cities for excess costs incurred in recreational beach operations, and urging Council support of said measure.' Communication from the Environmental 'Protection Agency re: Transportation Equip- ment Noise Emis�ion Controls for medium anfi heavy trucks. Application of Southern California Edison Company to PUC to make offer rate adjust- ment to cover expenses associated with supplemental conservation programs and to establish a Conservation Adjustment Account Application of the Southern California Gas Company to the PUC to increase revenues to offset the impact on Revenue Requirements of Long -Term Storage. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, second Gibbs, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk By Deputy City Clerk fG _ Alicia M. WAnJ-wnrt1i City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California AL