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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-15MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, May 15, 1978 Mayor Shenkman called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 6:30 F.M. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman Absent: Alone EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Shenkman called an Euecutive.Session of Council for the purpose of discussing personnel and litigation matters. RECESS RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of the Council. The meeting was then reconvened by the Mayor. ADJOURNMENT The adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach was adjourned by the Mayor. City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council'of the City ATTEST: ,of,Huntington,Bpach, California Alicia M.-Wentworth Ron -Shenkman City Clerk Mayor I IMINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, May 15, 1978 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Shenkman called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Siebert, Mandic, Bailey, Shenkman Absent: None The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The invocation was given by the Reverend Charles Dowdell, First United Methodist Church. v PROCLAMATION - "CITY FESTIVAL DAY" - MAY 20, 1978 Mayor Shenkman proclaimed Saturday, May 20, 1978 to be "City Festival Day'. Bruce Williams, Chairman of the City Festival, introduced Elaine Craft of the Coordinating Council, who accepted the proclamation and presented Council with badges in honor of the occasion. PROCLAMATION - "HIRE A YOUTH MONTH" - JUNE, 1978 The month of June was proclaimed by and the proclamation was accepted by Cunningham, Manpower Administrator. Mayor Shenkman to be "Hire a Youth Month" the City Administrator on behalf of Bob PROCLAMATION - MUNICIPAL CLERKS' WEEK - MAY 14-20, 1978 Mayor Shenkman proclaimed the week of May 14th through May 20th, 1978 as Municipal Clerks' Week". Alicia Wentworth, City Clerk, accepted the proclama- tion, following which she presented the newly elected officials with "Certificate of Election" plaques. COMMENDATION - C I F GIRLS' BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - HUNTINGTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Mayor Shenkman announced that the Huntington Beach High School .Girls basketball team had won the C.I.F. Girls Basketball Championship for the second consecu':ive year. He introduced Coach Joanne Kellogg and the team members, who accepted the commendations. 27 Page #2 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 X PROCLAMATION - "POPPY DAYS" - AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY NO 133 AND VFW POST NO 7368 - MAY 19-20 1978 May 19th and 20th were proclaimed by Mayor Shenkman as "Poppy Days" for the American Legion Auxiliary No. 133 and VFW Post No. 7368. Martha Ewell accepted the two procla- mations and Debbie and Jamie Isom presented poppies to the City Council. PROCLAMATION - "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - MAY 21-27, 1978 Mayor Shenkman proclaimed the week of May 21st to 27th, 1978 as "Public Works Week".. Bill Hartge, Director of Public Works, accepted the proclamation. WORLD LIFE SAVING ASSOCIATION NOMINATION - DIRECTOR OF HARBOR, BEACHES AND DEVELOPMENT Councilman Pattinson brought Council's attention to a communication from the Director of Harbors & Beaches regarding his probable nomination and election for an additional two years as President of the World Life Saving Association and seeking Council's approval. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED On motion by Pattinson, second Siebert, the following items were approved as recom- mended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Siebert, Mandic, Bailey, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: None r MICHAEL DRIVE STORM DRAIN - CC-435 - Accepted the proposal from Hall and Foreman, Inc., to provide needed engineering work for design of the Michael Drive Storm Drain for a fee of $9,000 and authorized execution of a professional service agreement. MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE HANDICAPPED -RESIGNATION- Accepted, with regret, the resignation of Mrs. Grace Powers (member -at -large) from the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Handicapped and directed that an appropriate plaque be prepared. V. FINAL TRACT MAP 10142 - ALL OF TT 10142 - MICHAEL JANES - Approved Negative Declara- tion No. 77-117, approved map Final Tract Map 10142 being all of Tentative Tract 10142, pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth in Section 66474 of the Government Code; accepted offer of dedication and improvements, subject to completion of the requirements as shown on Final Tract Map 10142, being all of Tentative Tract Map No. 10142 located on the north side of Main Street between Huntington Street and Delaware Street; examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the Planning Com- mission as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as filed with, amended and approved by the Planning Commission; Acreage: 7.689; Lots: 1; Developer: Michael Janes, 17932 Sky Park, Suite D, Irvine, subject to stipulations as follows: Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections; Certificate of insurance; Subdivision Agreement; Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map. The final map shall, be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract 10142 on June 6, 1979, and 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. Vs Page #3 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 NOTICE OF COMPLETION - FRANK AYRES & SON -- TRACT 8984 - Accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract 8984, located on the east side of Delaware Street, south of Adams Avenue, authorized release of the Faithful Performance and Monument Bond and termination of the Subdivision Agreement, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company. PARCEL MAP 78-3 - EMERALD ENGINEERING - Approved Parcel Map 78-3, located on the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, accepted offer of dedica- tion pursuant to mandatory findings set forth in S66474 of the Government Corte and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and release for processing by the County. f BOND ACCEPTANCE AND EXONERATION - HUNTINGTON SURFSIDE CORP - TRACT 9924 - Accepted Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 59SE 103369 BCA on property located south of Edinger Avenue, west of Saybrook Lane and instructed the City Clerk to file same with the City Treasurer and further exonerated the existing Guarantee and War- ranty bond for Tract 9924 and substituted the aforementioned bond. WARNER AVENUE RELIEF SEWER - CC-421 - CHANGE ORDERS - Approved Change Order Nos. 1 through 5 in the amount of $18,323.90, increasing the contract price from $281,670-to $299,933.90 to be derived from the Sewer Fund. FINAL TRACT MAP 10226 - MOLA DEVELOPMENT - ALL OF TT 10226 - Approved Final Tract Map 10226, being all of Tentative Tract 10226, as shown on Final Tract Map No. 10226, pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth in Section 66474 of the Government Code, located on the north west corner of Memphis Avenue and Beach Boulevard; examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as filed with, amended and approved by the Planning Commission; Acreage: 10.595; Lots: 80; Developer: Mola Development, 417 Main Street, City, subject to stipulations as follows: Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections; Certificate of Insurance; Subdivision Agreement; Park and Recreation fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map. The final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract 10226 on July 17, 1979, and 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 AND BONDS - MOLA DEVELOPMENT - TRACT 10026 - Accepted Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 006702, Monument Bond No. 006703, Faithful Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond No. 006701 - (Covenant Mutual Ins. Co.), on property located on the northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Memphis Avenue and approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Tract 10026. AGREEMENT - CITY OF WESTMINSTER - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CC-449 - Approved and authorized execution of an agreement with the City of Westminster providing for the modification of the existing traffic signal at Goldenwest Street and McFadden Avenue and authorized the Department of Public Works to prepare plans and specifications and estimates for the work and to advertise for bids in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. 29 Page #4 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND CHANGE ORDERS - WARNER AVENUE FIRE STATION - CC-375 - Approved nange Order Nos. 16 through 21 for $2,193.44 for a final contract price of $671,433; accepted the work completed by Berry Construction, Inc., and instructed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion upon receipt of the required Guarantee Bond and Labor Compliance Certificate. NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND CHANGE ORDERS - ALGONQUIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CC-294 Approved Change Orders Nos. 1 & 2 for $1,988.41 for a final contract price of $23,519.41, accepted the work completed by McAfee and Moisette and instructed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion upon receipt of the required Guarantee Bond and Labor Compliance Certificate. f TRUDY-WOODSTOCK STORM DRAIN - CC-436 - Accepted the proposal from Hall and Foreman, Inc. to provide the needed engineering work for the design of the Trudy -Woodstock Storm Drain for a fee of $14,000 and authorized the execution of a professional service agreement. V PUBLIC HEARING - RECONSIDERATION OF APPEAL TO APPROVAL 4F TT 9889 - SAND DOLLAR DEVELOP- MENT - HEARING CLOSED - DECISION CONTINUED TO 6/5/78 Mayor Shenkman announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuation of a hearing which was opened on May 1, 1978 for the purpose of reconsidering City Council action taken April 3, 1978, denying an appeal to the Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Tract No. 9889 - a 16 lot subdivision located approximately 100 feet westerly of Lawson Lane, 490 feet south of Adams Avenue in an Rl low density resi- dential district. Negative Declaration No. 770140 previously adopted by the Planning Commission will also be reconsidered by the City Council. (Motion to reconsider was made 4/17/78). Randy Blanchard, Vice President of Sand Dollar Development, Inc., had requested continuance of the opened hearing to this date. The Planning Director stated that Sand Dollar Development had modified the proposal of their street improvements. With the aid of a viewgraph, he explained the modifi- cations, stating that the Planning Commission had reviewed the modifications and recommended that approval be given to Tentative Tract No. 9889 with findings and conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission, together with the mitigating measures recommended by the Traffic Engineer. Councilman Siebert stated that his motion at the last Council meeting was made with the intent of reconsidering the area which cut through the property of Mr. Simpson, which did not meet with the approval of Mr. Simpson. Mayor Shenkman stated that only testimony relative to the cutting of the street in the area of the Simpson residence would be considered. David Stroud, Attorney representing Mrs. Jean Simpson, addressed Council and stated that an agreement had been made between his client and Mr. Blanchard of Sand Dollar Development, Inc. He thanked Council for protecting the rights of the Simpsons. Councilman Siebert inquired whether the agreement was a signed agreement, to which Mr. Stroud responded that it was. Randy Blanchard, 'Vice President of Sand Dollar Development, Inc., addressed Council and explained the situation and the arrangement Sand Dollar Development had made with 30 Page #5 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 the Simpsons which had culminated with the agreement. He also explained the efforts made by Sand Dollar Development to rectify conditions with the other homeowners involved in the area who were directly involved in the proposed development. Discussion was held between Councilman Thomas and the Director of Public works regarding the traffic flow and its.possible impact upon the area. Councilwoman Bailey inquired as to the situation of Mr. Glenn, another area resident involved in the proposed development. Mrs. Steinbeck, Lawson Lane, addressed Council, stating that she lives across the street from Mr. Glenn, (the area was shown on the viewgraph), and inquired whether there was some method Council could employ by which her property could be appraised. She stated her concern that her property would be devalued, should the proposed development take place. Mayor Shenkman responded that in his opinion, there would be no way the proposed development could reduce the value of her home; with the high purchase price of the proposed homes they would, if anything, increase the value. Frank Glenn addressed Council and stated his concern for traffic congestion in the area. He stated that he was not in favor of the proposed plan and suggested that Council consider some other means by which the proposed develop- ment might be accomplished, without increasing the already congested area. M_r._Sellers, Lawson Lane, addressed Council and stated that he lived diagonally across from the proposed project and that the only official notice which he received was by postcards, none of which stated that access would have to be cut through Lawson Lane. He suggested that Council visit Lawson Lane and review the proposed development, and reflected that he could not understand how the project had been developed so far without consent of the involved residents. There being no one further to speak on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Councilman Thomas inquired whether a traffic study had been done in the area before the plan was implemented, to which the Director of Public works responded that at that time a traffic study was not done. Councilman Siebert inquired as to Mr. Blanchard's preference; whether he would like an extension of time to work with homeowners in the area in which case the matter could be continued, or whether Council should consider the matter now on its present merits. Mr. Blanchard responded that an extension of time was acceptable to him, were there something to be gained but that the only person he could further discuss the matter with would be Mr. Glenn. He did not believe there was any other way to get into the property. Councilman MacAllister stated that in his opinion, the problem was secondary and did not affect this particular project. He suggested that a sign be placed there stating 'Residents only'. The Director of Public Works stated that there was no way to prohibit traffic from entering. Councilman Thomas inquired as to how long it would take to make a traffic study of Lawson Lane, to which the Director of Public Works responded that it could be done within a week. 31. Page #6 - Council Minutes 5/15/76 Councilwoman Bailey expressed concern regarding residents not being informed properly regarding the proposed development. Discussion was held between Council and various suggestions were made. On motion by Siebert, second Thomas, Council continued discussion on the public hearing to June 5, 1978, directing that a traffic study be made of the area and a report made to Council by Traffic Engineering and the Department of Public Works, upon which a decision could be made. Councilman Pattinson stated his belief that the development had been hindered long enough and spoke against the motion. Councilman Siebert ascertained from Mr. Blanchard that the continuance of the matter would not create an undue hardship. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: MacAllister ABSENT: None UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO 73-4 - RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED Mayor Shenkman announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a Resolution of Intent for the modification of the existing boundary of the Yorktown Underground Utility District. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. Mayor Shenkman declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protest filed, either oral or written the hearing was closed by the Mayor. On motion by MacAllister, second Bailey, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution ordering work on modifying the existing boundary of the Yorktown Underground Utility District. Councilman Pattinson suggested that the five property owners in the area who are required to pay between $300 to $500 cash for the work, be allowed to arrange a lein against their property as an option, and upon sale of the property, the City could be reimbursed. Discussion was held between Council on the matter, following which the motion carried by the following roll call vote: W for rel Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman None None C SKATEBOARD PARK - EIR 77-12 - APPROVED - SKATEBOARD PARK - DENIED Shenkman announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing e purpose of reviewing and certifying EIR 77-12 and considering a proposal ng to the construction of a Skateboard Park to be located on the.west side Page #7 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 of Goldenwest Street at Talbert Avenue in Huntington Central Park. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, .publication and posting had been met and that she had received communications from the Environmental Council, the Library Board and the Allied Arts Commission, recommending disapproval of the project. Mayor Shenkman explained the procedure which would be followed in conducting the public hearing. The Director of Recreation, Parks and Human Services, with the aid of view - graphs, gave a brief summary of conditions .at Huntington Central Park, and indicated the area for the proposed skateboard park. Mayor Shenkman declared the hearing open. Carl A. Vella, Jr. addressed Council and indicated the proposed site on the viewgraph for the skateboard park. In.his opinion, the only location for a skateboard park would be in a park; spillover, loitering or hanging around should be done there and not in residential, commercial or industrial areas. Mr. Vella informed Council that major events would only occur at three-month intervals and that lighting would be of a low standard, since the skateboard would not have to be illuminated to the same extent as tennis courts or baseball fields. He discussed the major specifications which would have to be complied with in the event that a skateboard park were developed, and quoted from a magazine an article which had made a survey of injuries to skateboard riders. In conclusion, Mr. Vella stated that should the skateboard park prove unsuccessful, a bond would be posted to assure that the park would be restored to its natural condition. Morton Wedner, President of Universal Skateboard Parks, Inc. addressed Council and gave reasons why he believed the skateboard park would be an asset to the Community and the Huntington Central Park. He stated that residents were invited to an informal meeting held on the matter at the Civic Center but that only one family had attended. With regard to the concept that public property should not be utilized for private enterprise, he cited the use of the Huntington Pier and addressed himself to several issues pertaining to the proposed skateboard facility, concluding by emphati- cally stating that no one connected with the City was in any way involved with Universal. Skateboard Parks., Inc. Mayor Shenkman inquired whether, should the proposed site for the skate- board park be denied, Universal Skateboard Parks, Inc. would be interested in alternative sites, to which Mr. Wedner responded that should Mr. Taylor, the Park Concessionaire agree, they were geared to operate anywhere. Discussion was held between the Director of Recreation, Parks and Human Services, the City Council and staff. 33 Page #8 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 Jean Evans addressed Council and stated her belief that the proposed area for the skateboard facility might ruin the wildlife. Peter Birrer, Marina High School, addressed Council and stated that in his opinion, the proposed skateboard park would cause overcrowding in the park and ruin the wildlife. Bonnie McCaffery, member of 'Friends of Central Park', addressed Council and stated that they had placed a one -day advertisement in the Penney Saver, to which a response of some 138 residents was received opposing the -proposed skateboard facility. The signed ads were given to the City Clerk at this time. Raymond Koch addressed Council on behalf of several residents and discussed a petition which had resulted in the signature of 731 people opposed to the skate- board facility being placed in the park. John MacAllister addressed Council and urged them to consider the proposed skate- board facility, citing the E.T.R. and the importance cif the facility, which he reminded Council is being considered as an Olympic sport. Laurence Stuppy addressed Council and stated that he was a commercial pilot and also Director and Vice -Principal of a school. Mr. Stuppy gave reasons why he believed the park should be re-evaluated for the benefit of the entire communitY3 that the skateboard facility would serve only a small percentage of people and he was not in favor of its development. Dean Albright addressed Council, speaking in opposition to the proposed skateboard facility, giving reasons for his opinion. Mr. Albright was of the opinion that skateboard riding was a dangerous sport and should not be encouraged. He also addressed the Environmental Impact Report. _Joe Whaling addressed Council and addressed the Environmental Impact Report and the noise level reported. He suggested that the noise levels were taken during unfavorable weather. He spoke in opposition to the proposed skateboard facility being located in the park, pointing out the limited use as opposed to a total use by all citizens. Barabara Hove addressed Council in opposition to the proposed skateboard facility and discussed a recent survey on citizens' priorities. She stated that she was not opposed to a skateboard park but believed it should be located elsewhere and suggested that perhaps it should be of smaller dimensions. Chris Wilvert and Kevin Stonoff addressed Council, reading from a petition which they had circulated. The petition had resulted in the signatures of 400 persons in favor of the skateboard park. Bob Kirksey addressed Council, stating that he lived in the area of the park and in his opinion, the noise was not adequately covered in the E.I.R. Mr. Kirksey stated that he hears firing from the Huntington Beach Police shooting range. He expressed concern regarding possible traffic congestion in.,the area. Page #9 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 Jeanne Headtke addressed Council and stated that she had collected approxi- mately 400 signatures opposing the proposed skateboard facility in the park. She expressed concern for the natural environment of the park and stated that basically, those who had signed the petition were not in opposition to a skateboard facility but merely its location. Arthur Colona addressed Council and spoke regarding the safety of skateboard - riding and inquired why underwriters refused to insure the sport. He saw no connection to the concessions at the pier, the beach and the hotel in re- lation to the proposed skateboard facility. Brian Hughes, representing the world Christian Surfing Association, addressed Council and stated that literature he had read regarding the proposed skate- board facility was not, in his opinion, entirely accurate, but that he had been influenced at the time of reading. Darryl Smith addressed Council and expressed concern that should the skate- board facility be installed, it would prove a major attraction, bring an abun- dance of people who would draw crimes against property, narcotics and crimes against people. He emphasized that this did not infer that the skateboard riders themselves would be directly involved in such problems. Mr. Smith suggested that Mr. Vella look elsewhere for a location for the skateboard facility and observed that under such conditions, the land itself would have to be purchased for such a project. Edward Pouley addressed Council and stated that he had examined the leases for Huntington Central Park; that the insurance provisions in the amount of $1,000,000 is inadequate for a skateboard facility. He gave reasons why he did not favor the proposed facility being located in the heart of the park. He cited a portion of the lease with reference to 36-B and was concerned that the lease did not provide for a way out, should the skateboard enterprize fail. Jeanne Collins addressed Council and stated that along with the inconvenience of having a large number of planes flying over her home, she did not want additional noise nuisance of 5,000 people. She pointed out that from inside Central Library, the waterfall could be heard. Phyllis Sarie o, President of the League of Women Voters of West Orange County addressed Council and stated that the League had made an extensive study of Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley and Central Park and that the feeling gleaned was one of quiet and not leaning towards 'created activity'. Mrs. Sariego read the position of the League and stated that they were opposed to the skateboard facility being developed at this location. She suggested that discussion continue in order that a more appropriate site could be found for a skateboard facility. Mike Burkenfeld addressed Council and stated that he had spoken with many people who were opposed to the skateboard park being developed in the proposed location. In his opinion, it was not necessary to turn the City park over to private profiteers. He stated, that the City Council had approved contracts some time ago without benefit of public input, there was no E.I.R. at the time and no public notice and the plan dial not conform with the passive nature of the park. Mr. Burkenfeld, in conlusion, urged Council to abandon the project and consider the public at large. 351 Page #10 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 Jan Bailey addressed Council and spoke in favor of the skateboard facility. He cited the sport of surfing which is now a respectable sport and urged Council to consider skateboard riding as a new form of art. Jim Logan addressed Council and spoke in. opposition to the proposed skateboard facility, giving reasons for his opinion. He urged Council to consider a master plan concept for the park. Tim Waterman and friend addressed Council and urged that they consider an alternate site for the skateboard facility, should the proposed site be rejected. Tim Corrigan addressed Council in favor of the skateboard park. He stated that the youth built ramps, which are torn down by the City which also has a law against riding the boards on the sidewalks. There being no one further to speak on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Councilman MacAllister stated that he had studied the matter at great length, that he had looked at parks which provided entertainment for the younger youth and other parks for adults, but that the older youth had. somehow been ignored. He believed that now was the time to do something for them, and suggested that Council consider another area in the park. Regarding private enterprise, he believed that permitting it on City property would help offset cost of maintenance of the park. He suggested that Council consider putting the skateboard facility at the lower end of the park. Councilwoman Bailey stated that she did not believe anyone was against a skateboard park, that it was more a question of location. in her opinion, a master plan was necessary for the entire park, before anything could be done there, and she suggested that a survey would be a good way to determine what would be good for the park. she believed that the site suggested by Councilman MacAllister would be a more suitable alternative, should the facility be put in the park. Councilman Siebert stated that in reviewing the entire plan he believed that Council was inclined toward a change in philosophy in allowing park land to be used for anything other than open spaces or recreation. He was not in favor of this site for a skateboard facility and believed that Councilman MacAllister was addressing a minority group of youth in the range of probably 10 years to 17 years of age. He stated that Council had used taxpayers' money to pay for installa- tion of lights and expansion at Golden West College for tennis courts and other activities in which this group could participate. He believed that if there was a deprivation, it was more to the senior citizens of the community. Councilman Siebert inquired of the City Administrator as to what irreversible contract the City had signed. The City Administrator responded that he only knew of the master concessionaire agreement; the former Council had directed the con- cessionaire to search out a lessee for tennis courts and skateboard facility. Discussion was held on the matter between Council and staff. The Director of Recreation, Parks and Human Services stated that on May 23, 1977. Council did approve a one-year contract for construction of the skateboard park. Page #11 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 Councilman Mandic stated that in his opinion, the project was questionable and pointed out that there was plenty of recreation along the coast. He was concerned regarding the insurance risk to the City and he believed that a passive use of the park was built in when it was created. However, he believed that should a skateboard facility be considered in the park, it would be necessary to first have a master plan of Central Park. In his opinion, Skateboard parks should be located on private property and not City property. Councilman Pattinson stated that he did not believe the park was built as a 'passive' park. He was in favor of the skateboard facility and did not see any reason why it should not be located somewhere in Central Park. He also concurred that a master plan for the park should have been developed a long time ago. Councilman Pattinson stressed that he was not fixed on any parti- cular location of Central Park but believed that there was a need for such a facility. Mayor Shenkman stated that he has been a proponent of the park being developed to meet the needs of the citizens both passive and recreational and reflected that the community had grown so fast that the City had been unable to keep up with the needs of its citizens. However, he did not believe that a skateboard park would appeal to the majority of citizens. Mayor Shenkman stated that he was not convinced that the park should remain totally passive. He suggested that Council master plan the park and do it soon. A motion was made by Siebert, seconded by Thomas, to approve EIR 77-12 and reject the skateboard park on the site proposed. Councilman Pattinson suggested that the motion be broken down into two motions; one to favor the Environmental Impact Report and the other on the skate- board park. The motion made by Siebert and seconded by Thomas was withdrawn. A motion was made by Siebert, seconded by Pattinson to accept EIR 77-12 as being complete and in conformance with California Environmental Quality Act. Discussion was held on the impact of the two motions. Following further discussion between Council, Councilman Siebert withdrew his motion to accept EIR 77-12 as being complete and in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. Councilman Pattinson did not withdraw his seconding of the motion: however, following further discussion, he withdrew his second to the motion. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Thomas, to approve EIR 77-12. Councilwoman Bailey gave reasons why she did not favor the motion, stating her belief that the Environmental Impact Report was inadequate. Councilman Siebert inquired whether, should Council reject the Environmental Impact Report would it be necessary to give 'findings of fact'? The Planning Director stated that he believed the Environmental Impact Report was adequate and did not see grounds fox rejecting it. He stated that he believed the correct motion Council should make would be to approve the Environmental Impact Report and disapprove the project. The City Attorney directed the Planning Director to give Council the 'findings of fact' necessary to reject the Environmental Impact. Report, with which he complied. Councilman Mandic suggested a recess in order to research the matter further and look into the agreement. �1 Page #12 Council Minutes 5/15/78 RECESS - RECONVENE Mayor: Shenkman called for a recess of Council,. at a 1:25.,,"l'.1. and reconvened the f f the mveti.ng at 11:30 P.M. The motion made by Pattinson, seconded by Thomas to approve EIR 77-12 was with- drawn. A motion was made by Siebert, seconded by Thomas".to cgrtify;EIR 77-12 as being in conformance with EQA and deny the skateboard park. The motion carried by"the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: Pattinson MacAllister ABSENT: None Councilman MacAllister observed that there had been n0�dir�ctign`from Council to develop a master plan for Huntington Central Park. C cilmaii Mandic:stated that there had been no input from citizens pertainin$:,t'o dev l.opment,in Huntington Central,Park and he believed that they should b& ,giv. enF`tj a opportunity to become involved. Discussion was held regarding public'notir, ldf•such meetings. Council- man Pattinson inquired as to what had developed pertaining to the proposed golf course at the park and when some direction could be given by staff as to the master plan. Mayor Shenkman directed that the matter be placed on the agenda under "New Business". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Lindy Johnson addressed Council on behalf of a group of people who had signed a petition in opposition to the closing of the Rancho View Pedestrian Crossing Bridge. She read her petition to Council and gave reasons for their opposition. She stated that she had checked police records and that many of the complaints in the area were unrelated to the pedestrian bridge crossing, and in conclusion, urged Council to adopt a resolution which would enable the bridge to remain open. Mayor Shenkman informed Lindy Johnson that there would be a public hearing forthcoming to which she could address her concerns. Bob Schwartz addressed Council and requested that Council consider a revision of the Recreational Parking Ordinance, He stated that he owns a 22 ft. travel trailer and discussed the problem of parking the vehicle in front of his home for short periods of time. Mayor Shenkman requested the Assistant City Administrator to get together with Mr. Schwartz and bring back staff recommendations. Gordon Offstein addressed Council stating that he had requested information last January regarding the 'tin shack' on Stewart Street. He hoped a report would be forthcoming in the near future.,, Regarding the Oceanview Swimming Pool - Request for architect proposals, and purchase of land for water operations facility - Department of Public Works, Mr. Offstein urged Council to defer these matters until June. 3 Wage #13 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 With regard to Mr. Offstein's request for a report on the 'tin shack' on Stewart Street, Councilman Pattinson suggested that perhaps a verbal report would be more expedient and less costly to the City, to which Mr. Offstein agreed. Shelly Zaikis_ addressed Council regarding proposed Ordinance No. 2283 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Section 9.60.010 which pertains to fortune telling and in particular that portion which relates to character reading. She referred to a transmittal from the Deputy City Attorney to the City Admin- istrator proposing an amendment to the ordinance. Discussion was held regarding methods of character reading and handwriting analysis. 4." Joseph Whaling, Vice Chairman of the Special Events Committee addressed Council and thanked them for approving the Fourth of July Parade, and pointed out that the City saved $3,000 over last year. With regard to the City carnival and fireworks, Mr. Whaling requested Council to make a decision approving the funds requested, since at the last Council meeting Council had merely approved the event in principle. Bill Reed, Public Information Officer, spoke regarding police coverage of the events and was concerned that adequate coverage could be given to three differ- ent events occuring on the same day, by the Police Department. Mayor Shenkman requested Capt. Payne to research the matter and report back to Council. Ed Zschoche addressed Council, stating that no instruction had been given by Council for work on the master plan for Huntington Central Park, to which Mayor Shenkman responded that it would be on the agenda of the next Council meeting. f Mr. Zschoche stated that since the property transfer tax matter was settled, the money collected should be returned to the property owners and not included as part of the budget. Mayor Shenkman stated that the matter had not, in essence, been settled fully as yet. U HELICOPTER TEMPORARY HANGAR - AGREEMENT To SUBLEASE - ACCEPTANCE OF RENTAL AGREEMENT - APPROVED BY COUNCIL WITH STIPULATION OF TERM OF LEASE The City Administrator referred to a revised agreement relative to subleasing facilities for a temporary helicopter hangar, to which the City Attorney had added two new sections (23 and 24). He stated that the original copy of the agreement had been transmitted to the Orange County Airport for approval that he expected to receive the executed agreement by May 22, 1978 and that if the additions are acceptable to Council, he would appreciate their taking action. Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the necessity of an immediate facility for the helicopters and the need for flexibility of the lease. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Mandic to approve and authorize execution of the agreement, providing that the term of the lease can be set on a month to month basis. 3.9 Page #14 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 Councilman Siebert stated that he did not favor the motion and believed the matter should be held in abeyance until after June. Councilman MacAllister advised Council that the facility was falling apart and that a place must be found immediately for the helicopters. Councilman Siebert suggested that the City Attorney write a letter to Council requesting an extension, however, it was determined that the matter was 'red -tagged'. Following further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion which carried as follows: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Shenkman NOES: Thomas, Mandic, Siebert ABSENT: None HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC DOCK AND PUMP -OUT FACILITY (WARNER AVENUE FIRE STATION) - PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND COUNTY --"FAILED The City Administrator referred to his transmittal in which he had advised Council that Supervisor Schmit's Office had requested Council's consideration of executing an agreement between the County of Orange and the City relative to the County's assistance in funding the construction of public docks and a pump -out facility in the vicinity of the Warner Avenue Fire Station. He further stated that the agree- ment had been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office and approved by the City Attorney. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister to approve the agreement with the County of Orange for the Huntington Beach public dock and pump -out facility, and approve plans and specifications for the dock and pump -out facility and direct the City Clerk to publish the Notice inviting Sealed Bids. Considerable discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the matter. Councilman Siebert stated that he would vote against approval of the agreement, since in his opinion, the matter could wait until after June 6, 1978. The City Administrator stated that funds were budgeted for the project from the Contingency Fund and had already been put aside and that finally the City had gotten a commit- ment from the County of $35,000, which should be considered. The motion failed by the following tie roll call vote: AYES: Bailey, Mandic, Siebert NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Shenkman ABSENT_ None ABSTAIN: Thomas f REPAIR OF PILING AT MUNICIPAL PIER - APPROVED The City Administrator referred to his transmittal to Council pertaining to a communication from the Director of Public Works, updating Council as to the status of repairing certain pilings that were damaged at the Municipal Pier during the recent rain storms. The Director of Public Works had indicated that it will be necessary to appropriate an additional $6,900 from the Contingency Fund to complete the repairs, and added that an FIR indicated that sufficient funds were in the Contingency Fund to corer the expense. 40 Page #15 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 On motion by MacAllister, Second Thomas, Council authorized staff to issue a change order and appropriate an additional $6,900 from the Contingency Fund to complete the necessary, repairs of pilings at the Municipal Pier. Councilman Pattinson expressed concern regarding the condition of the pier, which he stated was literally crumbling and in need of massive repair. He suggested -that before any repairs be done, a closer look be taken at the entire pier. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried as follows: AYES: Thomas, MacAllister, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: Pattinson, Bailey ABSENT: None RECESS - HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Mayor Shenkman called a recess of the Council. He then called the regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency to order. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Siebert, Mandic, Bailey, Shenkman Absent: None 1,. RESOLUTION NO 20 - PURCHASE OF TAX -DEEDED PROPERTY - ADOPTED The Executive Officer pre�ented Resolution No. 20 of the Redevelopment Agency on May 1, 1978 and involved the purchase of a tax title lot located in the Warner/Goldenwest Redevelopment area. On motion by Pattinson, second Thomas, the Redevelopment Agency reconsidered Resolution No. 20 which was tabled May 1, 1978. Motion carried. The Clerk read Resolution No. 20 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OBJECTING TO A TAX COLLECTOR'S SALE NO. 1251, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY." On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, the Redevelpment Agency adopted Resolution No. 20 after reading by title and waiving further reading. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Shenkman adjourned the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach. RECONVENE The Council meeting was reconvened by the Mayor 411 Page #16 - Council Minutes 5/15/76 RESOLUTION ADOPTED On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council directed the Cleric to read Resolution No. 4619 by title; waived further reading, and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES4 Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Siebert, Mandic, Bailey, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: None v RtS NO 4619 - ADOPTED - SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENT - STATE PERSONNEL BOARD "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE COST SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH STATE PERSONNEL BOARD." RESOLUTION NO 4620 - DEFERRED TO 6 5/78 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD PLANS The Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 4620 a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THE STANDARD PLANS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS." On motion by Bailey, second Pattinson, Council deferred consideration of Resolution No. 4620 to the June S, 1978 Council meeting in order that more time could be given to review the standard plans of the Department of Public Works. The motion carried. Ix WORLD LIFE SAVING ASSOCIATION NOMINATION - DIRECTOR OF HARBORS & BEACHES - APPROVED The City Administrator referred to a communication from the Director of Harbors and Beaches indicating that he anticipates being nominated and elected for an additional two years as President of the World Life Saving Association, with which he concurred, adding that the City of Huntington Beach is honored that the World Headquarters will remain in the City for two more years. On motion by Bailey, Second Pattinson, Council approved the nomination and possible election of the Director of Harbors & Beaches as President of the World Life Saving Association. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Shenkman NOES: Siebert ABSENT: None STEVERSON BROS ROTARY MUD DUMP The City Administrator referred to his transmittal which stated that on May 1, 1978 Council had requested staff to prepare a report outlining events which had trans- pired since the Steverson Bros. Rotary Mud Dump was declared a public nuisance in 1971. He referred to the report, prepared by Administrative Aide Jeri Chenelle 1 4µ� Page #17 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 which indicated that'there seemed to be little evidence of sufficient reason to declare the Mud Dump a public nuisance at this time. However, the City Administrator suggested to Council that they do have the prerogative of set- ting a date for a public hearing before making a final decision on the matter. Mayor Shenkman suggested that a meeting be held on the matter and stated that he felt that an off -Monday could be set aside for public hearings including the Steverson Bros. Rotary Mud Dump. Discussion was held between Council and staff on the matter. ORDINANCE NO 2283 - FORTUNE TELLING - FIRST READING The City Administrator referred to a communication from the City Attorney's Office dated May 15, 1978 pertaining to Section 9.60.020 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, which stated that this section unconstitutionally prohibits entirely the teaching of astrology, palmistry, phrenology, fortune- telling, clairvoyance, etc. The communication also indicated that Section 9.60.010 prohibits the practice of character reading by handwriting analysis, and upon research, was believed that prohibition against character analysis by handwriting experts is overly broad in that the intent of the section is to prohibit fortune-telling by handwriting analysis.' On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council directed the Clerk to give Ordinance No. 2283 a first reading by title and waived further reading. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9.60.010 AND 9.60.020 THEREOF PERTAINING TO FORTUNE TELLING." The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Siebert, Bailey, Mandic, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: None ✓ ✓ RESIGNATION OF JOSEPH COOMES - LEGAL CONSULTANT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY On motion by Bailey, second MacAllister, Council accepted, with regret, the resignation of Joseph Coomes, Legal Consultant to the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency. The motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney requested that it be entered into the record that at the Executive Session held May 5, 1978, Council had directed her office to under- take the law suit between Novrafchan-Hatch et al. vs the Redevelopment Agency to stop the redevelopment project in process. The City Attorney stated that the City Attorney's office had been requested to undertake the continuation of that suit, in lieu of the former Redevelopment Counsel, Mr. Coomes. On motion by Bailey, second Siebert, Council directed the City Attorney's office to undertake continuation of the suit against the City by Novrafchan- Hatch et al. The motion carried unanimously. Page #18 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS - APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL LIAISON The City Administrator presented legislative items which had been approved by the Council Legislative Liaison Committee as follows: 1. Support SB 2010 - (Marks) - State - Local Public Works Agreement Act Again Proposed After Governor Fails to Act. 2. Oppose AB.3653 - (Craven) - Major Quimby Act Restrictions Again Proposed. 3. Support AB 3296 - (Hallett) - Leauge Sponsored Legislation to Correct "Marsille" Holding. 4_ Oppose SB 1898 -- (Petris) - Housing Law Enforcement, Responsibility Shifted to State. Costs Shifted to Local Government. On motion by Siebert, second Thomas, Council approved the recommendations as pre- sented and recommended by the Council Legislative Liaison Committee. The motion carried. BUCCELLA ET AL. VS THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH - ACTION AUTHORIZED Mayor Shenkman, at the request of the City Attorney, reported that at the Executive Session held. May 5, 1978, the case of Buccella et al. vs. the City of Huntington Beach was discussed, in which the City was requested to show cause why they had failed to rezone the property and alternatively, request a continuation. On motion by Siebert, second Bailey, Council authorized the City Attorney to represent the City in the case of Buccella et al. vs. the City of Huntington Beach. The motion carried unanimously. Y RES NO 461E - STREET SWEEPING Councilman Thomas made a motion to reconsider Resolution No. 4618 which had been approved at the May 1, 1978 Council meeting, stating his concern for expenditures prior to the Jarvis initiative being considered. However, the City Administrator explained that Resolution No. 4618 would not involve any further expenditure. Councilman Thomas withdrew his motion. PURCHASE OF LAND FOR WATER OPERATIONS FACILITY - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works regarding the purchase of land located at Garfield Avenue and Huntington Street for the expansion of the water utility operations yard. On motion by Bailey, second Siebert, Council referred authorization of the purchase of land located at Garfield Avenue and Huntington Street back to the Planning Commission for review. Page #19 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 The motion carried as follows: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: None AkCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF WATER OPERATIONS FACILITY - DEPARTMENT. OF PUBLIC WORKS - REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works regarding the need to receive proposals from architects for the design of the Water Operations Facility. On motion by Bailey, second Siebert, Council referred the architectural design of the Water Operations Facility back to the Planning Commission for review. The motion carried unanimously. PURCHASE OF FUJITA PROPERTY FOR POLICE/FIRE/RECREATION AND PARKS RELATED_ NEEDS - REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING'COMMISSION FOR REVIEW The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works regarding the purchase of the Fujita property located on Gothard Street, north of the Gothard Fire Training Center. On motion by Bailey, second Siebert, Council referred the purchase of Fujita Property for Police/Fire/Recreation and Parks back to the Planning Commission for review. The motion carried unanimously. REQUEST TO AMEND PARK NAMING POLICY - RESOLUTION RESCINDING RES NO 3312 TO BE PREPARED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Recreation and Parks Director regarding the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission that Resolution No. 3312 adopted April 19, 1971 establishing the City's park - naming policy, be amended. On motion by Siebert, second Pattinson, Council approved the recommendations of the Recreation and Parks Commission, and directed the City Attorney to prepare a new resolution as recommended, rescinding Resolution No. 3312. The motion carried unanimously. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - PLANNING DEPARTMENT - APPROVED CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO BE APPOINTED TO SCREEN APPLICANTS The City Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Director regarding the formation of a Local Coastal Program Citizens Advisory Committee. J 5 5 Page #20 78 - `Cil.'Mnutes. / / On motion,by;10ailey, second.MacfAllister, Council (a) ecIt>�e"5�1 e following groups and Qpmissions to designate representatives fpk -4PQi.WtmPiW to the Committees: Planning,C scion, ,Znv rgnm(�ntal Council, League Of - tV4ero. AedW4telopment Commissi6j, gos,:db 8b�sa ChEipa, Cham£ier of Commerce, h krttion Commission . ai?i1 i roducers stern .Oil. & Gas Assn.? and '6' iced staff e, P (w . to request apg icat Qn ,for ,the remaining coven zaembs end At° q. .ty Council Committee`' to Aq"' , en a L ica't. ions and recommend appoirrie64-16r C y : Cqu il' s consideratioh4 The motion jaryie& unanimously. _# OCEANVIEFT ,SWfI MING POOL it OUBST FOR ARCHITECT PROPOSAL -' AWFSAIORI: ANA, PARKS DEPART _ The Ciw .Cio4ek pres44teq acommunicatiozi from tho 4t& requesting th�rt Council auOiori�e the sblicitinF of to design the. Oceanvip w: Swimming Pool an4,.tra-nsmi tii for Architec�aZ S v , " PVe red by. a Depart$tiier the latene� � f the vur, , o� aotion wash t�llten : on t17e ZONE CASE 78�1 -,ORD N0 228g - G.P. HUI INC. ENTERPII PT.AWWTWI - 0CIMMTSS'7C)N t o k4 A aY)W Director poser s f an Airp.hitect i= i; Proposals t o �'Pul, �r to pt �REFERRED BACK TO The City Clerk presented a communisation from the Planning miri�ctar relative to 71 Zone Case No. 78-1 approved by Council on May 1, 1978 and,*=elat!n'r#P property located approximately 350 ft. west of Bolsa Chica Streei,aud south_of Edinger Avenue. On motion by Thomas, second Pattinson, Council referred Zone Case No. 78-1 back to the Planning Commission for a report on appropriate conditions to place on the proposal, including but not limited to parking and access to the site. The motion carried unanimously. POSSIBLE WITHDRAWAL FROM SCAG - (RCA 78-06) - ACTION DEFERRED The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding the possible wit#drawal of the City from the Southern California ApsQcj.4ion of Govern- ments. Due to the lateness of the hour, Council agreed to defer making a decision on the matter at this time. Councilman Pattinson requested that it be entered into the record that he was in favor of withdrawing from the Southern California Association of Governments, since he would be unable to attend the forthcoming Council meeting when action might be taken. MISSING FILES - BONFA - SECURITY. Councilman S}ebert expressed his concern regarding files believed to have been taken from the office of Don Bonfa, previous City Attorney, to which he had referred at the May 1, 1978'Council meeting. Gail Button, City Attorney, stated that at the time she had taken office, outgoing files from Mr. Bonfa's office were not available but she was not'sure they were missing, however, she would look into the matter. 44 Page #21 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 1 Councilman Siebert stated that his concern for the files had not lessened, the fact that Mr. Bonfa had brought some files back to the City Attorney's office was an indication that public records had been removed from the City Hall, and in his opinion, was an admission of guilt on the part of Mr. Bonfa. Before the election, Councilman Siebert continued, he had requested the City Administrator to take precautionary measures to ensure that records were not removed from the office of the City Attorney, but that he had failed to follow through on the request. The City Administrator responded that had Council directed him as a body, he would have proceeded to do what Council requested of him. At the insis- tence of Councilman Siebert he had requested Mr. Bonfa to clear with him what files he removed from his office. Considerable discussion was held between Council and staff on the matter. Mayor Shenkman directed the City Administrator to present Council with some type of security protectign for the entire City Hall in the near future. ACQUISITION OF THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY Councilman Mandic referred to the City's efforts to acquire the railroad right- of-way, stating that he wished to reaffirm that position, as a new Council. He informed Council that there would be a meeting of the Orange County Transportation Commission Mass Transit Corridor Committee on May 22 at 9:00 A.M. and requested that a Council member attend. Councilman Mandic also requested that a letter be written to the Orange County Transportation Commission reaffirming the City's position, and that staff be directed to take the necessary steps to acquire the railroad right-of-way. Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Siebert, to reaffirm the City's position with the Orange County Transportation Commission and direct staff to take the necessary steps to acquire the railroad right- of-way. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: MacAllister ABSENT: None Mayor Shenkman requested that Councilwoman Bailey attend the meeting of May 22, 1978 of the Orange County Transportation Commission - Mass Transit Corri- dor. COUNCIL DECISIONS J Councilman Pattinson expressed concern with regard to public opinion of Council's inability to make and keep decisions in some instances. He pointed out that the practice of rescinding decisions is sometimes costly to the City. - 47 Page #22 - Council Minutes 5/15/78 APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Shenkman directed the City Administrator to look into any new applications which might have been submitted to the City for the Planning Commission, adding that a date and time would be set for final interviews and appointments to be made at the May 22, 1978 Council meeting, ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 1:45 A.M. to May 22, 1978 at 7:00 P.M. az � �-'! �*' J/. po; V7, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Alicia M. Wentworth Ron Shenkman City Clerk Mayor 4S