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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-17MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, September 17, 1979 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor MacAllister 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 Reverend Harold Hambley of the Ellis Avenue Baptist Church. ROLL CALL Present: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley Absent: Pattinson PROCLAMATION - SEPTEMBER.16-22 - NATIONAL CONSTITUTION WEEK The Mayor presented a proclamation designating September 16-22 as National Consti- tution Week to Virginia Burgh, representing Daughters of the American Revolution. PROCLAMATION - SEPTEMBER 16-23 - NATIONAL LUPUS WEEK Mayor MacAllister presented a proclamation designating September 1.6-23.National Lupus Week to the Lupus Chapter, City of Hope; Dorothy Jean member of the Lupus Chapter, City of Hope was unable ,to be present to accept the award, PRESENTATION - WARREN HALL - CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR Mayor MacAllister.presented the professional credential of Certified Municipal Finance Administrator from the Municipal Treasurers Association of. the United States and Canada to Warren Hall, City Treasurer. 'PRESENTATION - SISTER CITY GUEST BOOK- LAURIE HILL The Mayor accepted, on behalf of Council, the Sister City Guest Book presented by Laurie Hill, Member of the Sister City Committee. Ms: -Hill invited the public to hear the New Zealand Brass Band perform in the Civic Center amphitheater, Thursday, Septem- ber 20, 1979 at noon. CONSENT CALENDAR (,ITEMS -REMOVED Mayor MacAllister requested that the item pertaining to the reimbursement agreement for expenditures made in repairs to the Warner Timber bridge and to Hamilton Street at the intersection of St. John Lane be removed from the Consent Caliar for separate consideration. The item.pertaining to the renewal of an agreement been the City and Charles Davis, Real Property Agent for the renewal of services for a one year period was requested to be removed for separate consideration by Coilwoman Bailey. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 9/17/79 CONSENT CALENDAR - -CITEMS APPROVED t On motion by Mandic, second Finley, the following items were approved as recommended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson MINUTES —Approved minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, 1979 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RENTAL AGREEMENT- SILVA HOUSE - Approved and authorized execution of a rental agree- ment ween the City and Sheryl Anne Long for the rental of the Silva House at 2318 Huntington Street. APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM & LATE CLAIM #77-209 - SWAN - Refused Application for Leave Fo Present' ate Claim and rejectea Late Claim -209 filed by Burton Swan on behalf of Ali Swan., a minor, for alleged personal injuries incurred on or about March 1, 1977, in the vicinity of Graham Street, south of its intersec- tion with Kenilworth Drive. SANITARY SEWER IN HUNTINGTON STREET - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-490 - Approved Change Order #1 in the amount o acceptea work on the construction of the sani- tary sewer in Huntington Street completed by J. L. Scott Company for a final -con- tract cost of $16,264.41 and instructed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Comple- tion. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 9617 - SHAFFER DEVELOPMENT CO - Approved and authorized execution of the SuOvision Agreement on property loca on the north side of Heil Avenue, west of Algonquin Street and accepted Guarantee and Warranty Bond #9SM553086, Monument Bond #9SM553087, Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond. [dos. 9SM553085 (American Motorists Insurance Company). SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 9438 - SIGNAL LANDMARK INC - Approved and authorized execution of the -Subdivision greement on property tolcated southeast of Indianapolis Avenue and Newland Street and accepted Guarantee Bond #278172-M, Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond Nos. 2781725 (Safeco Insurance Company of America). FINAL TRACT 9617 - ALL OF TT 9617 - SHAFFER DEVELOPMENT CO - Adopted Negative Declara- tion 179-10, approve the?in a map pursuant to the man atory findings set forth in Section 66474 of the Government Code and accepted offer of dedication and improve- ment as shown on Final Tract No. 9617, being all of Tentative Tract 9617, located on the north side of Heil Avenue at Algonquin Street, examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary of the Planning Commission as being sub- stantially in accordance with the Tentative Map as filed with,amended and approved by the Planning Commission: Acreage 3.145; Lots: 1; Developer Shaffer Development, Huntington Beach; adopted map 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; drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of'Public Works prior to recordation of a Final Map; the final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract 7742 on September 20, 1980; and further instructed the City Clerk not to affix her signature to the map nor release it for preliminary processing by the County or for recordation until the aforementioned conditions have been met. Page #3 - Council Minutes - 9/17/79 FINAL TRACT 9438 - PORTION OF - TT 5419 - SIGNAL LANDMARK INC - Approved the final map pursuant to t e man story fin2ings set forth in ect on 6474 of the Government Code and accepted offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract No. 9438, being a portion of Tentative Tract 5419, located at the southeast corner of Indianapolis Avenue and Newland Street, examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary of the Planning Commission as being substantially in accordance with the Tentative Map as filed with, amended and approved by the Planning Commission: Acreage: 16.321; Lots: 2 and two lettered; Developer: Signal Landmark, Inc., Irvine; adopted map 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; drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works; the final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract 5419 on January 5, 1980; and further instructed the City Clerk that she shall not affix her signature to the map for preliminary processing by the County or for recordation until the aforementioned conditions have been met. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #2 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - CONTINUED The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works recommending that Council approve the Supplemental Agreement #2 to Local Agency - State Agreement #07-5181 to reimburse the City for expenditures made in repairs to the Warner Timber bridge and to Hamilton Avenue at its intersection of St. John Lane. Mayor'MacAllister requested that the City Administrator bring back a report to Council on the status of the bridge. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mandic, to continue consideration of Supplemental Agreement #2 to Local Agency - State Agreement #07-5181 to reimburse the City for expenditures made in repairs to the Warner Timber bridge and to Hamilton Avenue at its intersection of St. John Lane. The motion carried unanimously. RENEWAL OF REAL PROPERTY.AGENT AGREEMENT - APPROVED The Clerk presented a communication from the Acting Director of Public Works recom- mending that Council approve an agreement between the City and Charles Davis, Real Property Agent, for the renewal of services for a one year period to expire September 30, 1980. Following discussion, on motion by Finley, second Yoder, Council approved an agreement between the City and Charles Davis, Real Property Agent, for the renewal of services for a one year period to expire September 30, 1980, and authorized execution of same by the Mciyor and City Clerk. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 79-4 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2398 - INTRODUCED AS AMENDED The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consi- der Code Amendment 79-4, a proposed change in Article 930 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code in order to allow the establishment of temporary uses upon the issuance of a conditional use permit; the use so established to be one which is similar in nature to the prevailing surrounding uses within the general area. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. The Mayor declared the hearing open. - 17 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 9/17/79 Gordon Offstein, City, questioned whether the amendment pertained to all land or that land which was zoned agricultural. The Director of Development Services stated that it applied to land zoned RA: Residential Agriculture. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The Clerk was directed to read Ordinance.No. 2398 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 9331.1 TO ALLOW TEMPORARY USES UPON ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT." Councilwoman. Finley recommended the ordinance be amended as suggested by Planning Commissioner Bazil during the Planning Commission meeting held September 5, 1979. Mayor MacAllister concurred that the amendment should be included in:the ordinance. Following discussion, a motion was made by Finley, seconded by Mandic,, to continue consideration of Ordinance 2398 for introduction to October 1, 1979. The motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Mandic, to approve Code Amendment No. 79-4 and approve introduction of Ordinance No. 2398, with the following amendment "The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this Conditional Use Permit approval in the event of any violation of term of this application for violation of the applicable zoning laws. Any such decision shall be preceded by a notice to the applicant, a public hearing, and shall be based on specific findings." The motion carried by the following roll call vote; AYES: Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Thomas ABSENT: Pattinson TAXICAB SURCHARGE - RES NO 4799 - ADOPTED - RCA 79-75 The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider a request from Orange Coast Yellow Cab, Inc. to add a 5% surcharge to taxi- cab fares in the City of Huntington Beach to offset increased fuel costs. The surcharge was proposed to be computed according to the following: schedule: FUEL CHARGE APPLICABLE Trik Charge Surcharge $1.00 - $6.00 $0.20 6.20 - 10.00 0.40 10.20 - 14.00 0.60 14.20 - 18.00 0.80 18.20 - 22.00 1.00 22.20 - 26.00 1.20 26.20 30.00 1.40 30.20 - 34.00 1.60 34.20 - 38.00 1.80 Fuel surcharge must be indicated in "Extra" fare window. For trips longer than $38.00, the schedule will be repeated. 1. is Page #5 - Council Minutes - 9/17/79 The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. The City Administrator stated that the cities of Newport Beach and Westminster had approved the request and that in the City of Fountain Valley approval was not ..necessary. The Mayor declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4799 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR TAXICAB COMPANIES IN SAID CITY AND ADDING A FUEL SURCHARGE THERETO." Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Thomas to adopt Resolution No. 4799. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Finley NOES: Bailey, Yoder ABSENT: Pattinson ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ray Miller, City, Family Home Builders, spoke regarding the Gothard/Talbert storm rains, He stated that the City discharges drainage on his property preventing its development. Jo Anne Crane , City, stated that she had only received one notice from the City t at a tree house on her property was in violation of the ordinance code and that she was being harassed about the matter. She requested the item be scheduled early in the meeting. Tree Houses Councilwoman Bailey suggested the item pertaining to the tree house be heard earlier in the meeting than originally scheduled. On.motion by Mandic, second Bailey, Council scheduled the item pertaining to the tree house following "Written Communications." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley NOES: None ABSTAIN: Yoder ABSENT: Pattinson Eric Turshman, City, stated he would defer his three minutes of time to Layne Neugart. La ne Neu art, City, requested Council's assistance in expediting the matter of a proposed reduction in the ultimate right-of-way width of Palm Avenue and the request for a modification to -the 25' by 25' corner cutoff on a residential develop- ment. Robert Corona, City, Corona Construction Company, stated he had met with the Planning Department our times with no mention of the 25' cut off or the street dedication until recently and requested Council's aid in expediting a solution to the problem. Page #7 - Council Minutes - 9/17/79 � s` DAON CUP - IPA 79-2 - APPEAL & HOUSING ELEMENT - SCHEDULED FOR DISCUSSION - 14 1 79 The City Administrator informed Council of a communication from the Director of Development Services recommending that Council adjourn from its meeting on September 17, 1979 to 6:00 P.M., October 1, 1979, to discuss the appeal -filed by Daon Corporation to the Planning Commission's denial of General Plan Amendment No. 79-2 on which a public hearing is scheduled later that evening, and to discuss the draft Housing Element. Council concurred. NEW ASSESSED VALUATION FIGURE - RATIFIED The City Administrator informed Council that the County Auditor/Controller's Office had provided the City with the latest assessed valuation of $983,927,670. On motion by MacAllister, second Finley, Council ratified the amended assessed valuation figure of $983,927,670 as provided by the County Auditor/Controller's Office by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK AGREEMENT - APPROVED The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a copy of an agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the County of Orange establish- ing responsibility for cooperative planning of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park. He stated that Supervisor Harriett Wieder had requested that the agreement be expedited so that it may be scheduled for approval by the Board of Supervisors, as soon as pos- Bible. On motion by Bailey, second Mandic, Council approved an agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the County of Orange establishing responsibilities for coopera- tive planning of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park. Motion carried unanimously. CROSSING GUARD - ANDAMEN MCFADDEN The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a communica- tion from the Traffic Engineer dated September 14, 1979 related to the Andamen/McFad- den school crossing. He stated the matter was scheduled for discussion later in the meeting.�� GOTHARD TALBERT STORM DRAINS - MANTHEI/BUCCELLA INVESTMENTS - CONTINUED TO 1011179 The Clerk presented a communication from Manthei/Buccella investments regarding. their decision not to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the City relative to the Gothard/Talbert Storm Drain. The Clerk also presented a report from the Department of Public Works on the matter. The City Administrator stated he had met with the various property owners and sug- gested the matter be continued to the October 1, 1979 meeting. Councilwoman Finley requested further information on the matter as it pertained to each developer, alternatives, possible alternatives and impacts of those alter- natives, including costs involved. On motion by Finley, second Mandic, Council continued consideration of the Gothard/ Talbert Storm Drains to October 19 1979. The motion carried unanimously. 21 Page #8 - Council Minutes - 9/17/79 PALM AVE RZW - REFERRED BACK TO STAFF - PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT RE: CORNER CUTOFF The Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Company, Layne Neugart, Robert Corona and Eric Turshman requesting a change of street width on Palm Avenue from eighty feet to seventy feet and consideration for a different interpretation of the required corner cut off required for site clearance. The.Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Development Services recom- mending that the request for a change of street width be referred back to staff for additional research and recommendation; or, as an alternate, that the Huntington Beach Company be notified that it is entitled to file a petition for a precise plan of street alignment effecting the reduction in the ultimate width to its existing seventy feet. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by .Bailey, to refer back to staff the request to change the street width on Palm Avenue for additional research and.recommenda- tion as well as the feasibility of reducing Palm Avenue to seventy feet between 17th and Goldenwest Streets, and return to Council as soon as possible. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Thomas, MacAllister ABSENT: Pattinson Council discussed the 25' curb to curb universal cut off. The Director of Development Services recommended that Council instruct staff to prepare a code amendment effecting the measurement of the 25/25 foot corner cutoff from curb to curb; or in the alternative, that Mr. Corona be notified that he may file a Conditional Exception application with the Board of Zoning Adjustments for relief from the present corner cutoff requirements. On motion by Bailey, second Finley, Council directed staff to preparea traffic recommendation to be consistent and to prepare a code amendment effecting the measure- ment of the 25/25 foot corner cutoff from curb to curb. The motion carried unanimously. 1�S TREE HOUSE - ILLEGAL STRUCTURE - CODE TO BE ENFORCED The Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Development Services regarding the illegal structure (tree house) on Ellis Avenue. Following considerable discussion a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by. Finley, to enforce section 301 (a), 205 Uniform Building Code and Section S. 9101, S. 9730.14 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code as it pertains to the illegal structure at 8101 Ellis Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Thomas ABSENT: Pattinson RECESS - RECONVENE The meeting was recessed by the Mayor at 10:15 P.M. The Mayor reconvened the.meeting at 10:30 P.M. 2 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 9/17/79 ORDINANCE NO 2397 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - TERM OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS The Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 2397 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9003.2 RELATING TO THE TERM OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS". Councilwoman Bailey suggested that an amendment be made decreasing the interim time a Planning Commissioner serves after the Councilmember prematurely vacates office, from 90 days to 60 days. On motion by Finley, second Yoder, Council approved introduction of Ordinance No. 2397 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Thomas ABSENT: Pattinson AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND ADDITIONAL 1979/80 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS - APPROVED = RCA 79-80) The Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator recommending that Council approve the expenditure of additional 1979/80 Capital Outlay Funds for the continuation of the Shamel Ash Tree Program. On motion by Mandic, second Finley, Council approved $100,000 for the continuation of the Shamel Ash Tree.Program by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson PLANNING COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS - ACCEPTED - COHEN - STERN - RUSSELL Mayor MacAllister stated that resignations had been received from Planning Commission - ors Stanley J. Cohen, John Stern and Ronald M. Russell. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, to accept, with regret, the resignation from the Planning Commission of Stanley J. Cohen, John Stern and Ronald Russell and directed appropriate commendations be prepared. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas (out of the room) Mayor MacAllister informed Council that appointments may be made to the Planning Commission October 1, 1979, to become effective October 3, 1979. HEARTMOBILE - SERVICES TO BE AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY The Clerk presented a communication from Schick Laboratories informing Council that in conjunction with the West Orange County YMCA, HEARTMOBILE will be testing its members and residents of the community in later September or early October. 23 Page #10 - Council Minutes - 9/17/79 CABLE TV - DICKINSON COMMUNICATIONS LTD - CANADIAN CABLESYSTEMS LTD Mayor MacAllister informed Council that they had been provided with a communication from Dickinson Communications Limited and Canadian Cablesystems Limited outlining a proposed agreement between the two companies. He stated that the companies would present the final documents to the PCTA on October 2, 1979 at 7:00 A.M. for approval and then would be brought before the Council for ratification. Councilman Mandic requested the City Attorney's Office to determine the legality of whether a Councilperson who serves as a liaison to a committee is authorized to vote on the City's behalf without the matter first being presented to Council for consideration. BIKE SAFETY CLASSES - 10/22/79 Mayor MacAllister informed Council that Bike Safety Classes would be held Saturday, September 22, 1979 in the Council Chamber and would receive video coverage. OC LEAGUE BREAKFAST - HYATT UNION SQUARE - SAN FRANCISCO 9/24/79 Mayor MacAllister reminded those Councilmembers attending the San Francisco Con- ference of an invitation to the Orange County League Breakfast to be held Monday, September 24, 1979 at the Hyatt Union Square, San Francisco. RES 4800 - ADOPTED - FUNDING CLEANLINESS LEVEL ALONG STATE HIGHWAYS Mayor MacAllister presented Resolution No. 4800 for Council's consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF CLEANLINESS ALONG STATE HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY." After reading by title, on motion by Mandic, second Finley, Council adopted Resolution No. 4800, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson Mayor MacAllister stated that Resolution No. 4800 would be presented to the 81st Annual Conference of League of California Cities in San Francisco September 21-24, 1979. MEDIAN STRIPS - PRIORITIZED MAINTENANCE Councilman Mandic stated he had received citizen input requesting better maintenance of the median strips in the City. On motion by Mandic, second MacAllister, Council directed a higher priority to the care of median strips in the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Thomas ABSENT: Pattinson 24 Page #11 - Council Minutes - 9/17/79 LITTER CONTROL PROGRAM - REPORT REQUESTED Councilman Mandic requested the City Administrator to prepare a report on the Litter Control Program and suggested an educational program concerning litter control be initiated. POLLYEA - REPORT °REQUESTED Councilman Mandic requested a progress and financial report on the Charles J. Pollyea, Real Estate Lease Consultant, account. PERSONNEL COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - APPROVED - CALISTER Councilman Yoder stated that he and Councilwoman Finley recommended Richard Calister to fill. the vacancy °on the Personnel Commission. Councilman Mandic stated he preferred appointing someone who would be an employee representative. On motion by Yoder, second Finley, Council approved the appointment of Richard Calister to the Personnel Commission by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Mandic ABSENT: Pattinson ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD - APPOINTMENTS - HAYDOCK - CARLBERG - MANDIC - SMITH - GREENFIELD WATTENURGERR - IWAUU- The Clerk presented a communication from Councilmembers Yoder and Finley recommend- ing the reappointment of Dr. Irwin Haydock, Margaret Carlberg, Connie Mandic, Gordon Smith; and the new appointment of Roseanne Greenfield, Corder Wattenbarger, Pamela Iwao'ka to the Environmental Board. Councilman Mandic stated he would abstain on voting for the reappointment of Connie Mandic. On motion by Yoder, second Finley, Council approved reappointment of Dr: Irwin Haydock, Margaret Carlberg, Connie Mandic, Gordon Smith, and the new appointments of Roseanne Greenfield, Corder Wattenbarger, Pamela Iwaoka to the Environmental Board. Motion carried unanimously with Councilman Mandic abstaining from voting on the reappointment of Connic Mandic. LCP-CAC - APPOINTMENT APPROVED - FROELICH Councilwoman`Fi'nley.recommended the appointment of Frederick Froelich to the vacant at -large position on the Local Coastal.Program - Citizens Advisory Committee. On motion by Finley, second Mandic, Council approved the appointment of Frederick Froelich to the Local Coastal Program — Citizens Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the- following roll call vote: AYES: Mandic; MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Thomas ABSENT: Pattinson Page #12 - Council Minutes - 9/17/79 BZA - REPORT REQUESTED Councilwoman Finley stated her concern regarding research and staff activity regarding the Board of Zoning Adjustments and requested that Council schedule a meeting to dis- cuss the status of that committee. Mayor MacAllister requested a staff report regarding the Board of Zoning Adjustments stated that a meeting to discuss the matter would be scheduled in the near future. COUNCIL POWERS AT RETREATS DISCUSSED Councilwoman Finley stated that several citizens had questioned her on the status of action taken at retreats and requested clarification on the matter.. The City Attorney stated that retreats are regular meetings adjourned to that day and that Council has full powers. The City Clerk clarified the matter stating that when four members of the Council meet it constitutes a quorum and Council may take any action at its discretion, if it is an adjourned regular meeting. Mayor MacAllister inquired of the City Attorney as.to whether Council action taken at an adjourned meeting on an item that was not agendized had to be ratified at another meeting. The City Attorney stated that an item does not have to be agendized; it is preferable because back up material is made available to Council, but it is not required. CROSSING GUARD AT YORKTOWN & CANBERRA - GOLDENWEST& RIO VISTA .SAT/SUN ONLY - REQUEST_ STA�TIGATEPLACI PLACING AA _ � . The Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works regarding the request of the City of Fountain Valley for a crossing guard at Yorktown Street and Canberra Avenue due to the closing of Lamb School and the reassignment of school children to Arevalos School. The recommendation in the communication was to elimi- nate the crossing guard Monday through Friday (only) at Goldenwest Street and Rio Vista Drive and assign a crossing guard to Yorktown Street and Canberra Avenue. The City Administrator recommended that staff investigate the feasibility of esta- blishing a crosswalk at Ward Street and Sunday Drive. Mayor MacAllister informed Council that the Central Park crossing guard would only be on duty for a few hours Saturday and Sunday, not all day. He commented that Council liaison had met three times with various school districts, that the subject had.not been brought up at that time and he was disappointed that it was brought before them in this manner. Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, to eliminate the crossing guard Monday through Friday only, at Goldenwest Street and Rio Vista Drive, the crossing guard remaining Saturday and Sunday at reduced hours; assign a crossing guard at Yorktown Street and Canberra Avenue Monday through Friday and direct staff to look into the feasibility of painting a crosswalk at Ward Street. and Sunday Drive. The motion carried unanimously. G Page #13 - Council Minutes .9/17/79 a SIGN MAINTENANCE — POSITION APPROVED / The Clerk resented a commuhication4P frvm the De artment of Public Work egarding P warning and traffic control sign maintenance. The Acting Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve a Permanent full-time position of Maintenance .Worker Senior, to be assigned to the 416 account, Field Services. Councilman Yoder suggested that the Public Works Department check the quality of the paint being used as some of the signs were fading. Councilwoman Bailey suggested that the position be filled with a lower classification then Senior, if that were feasible. F.ollowing.discussion,.a motion was made by Mandi.c, seconded by Finley,. to approve filling a permanent full-time position of Maintenance Worker, Senior or'lower classi- fication, if feasible, to be assigned to the 416 account, Field Services. The motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor MacAllister called an Executive Session of the City.Council at 1115 P.M.`to.. discuss personnel and litigation matters. RECESS - RECONVENE The meeting was recessed by the Mayor at 11:15 P.M. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 12:00 Midnight. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the regular meeting of the City.Council to 6:00 P.M., October 1, 1979, in Room B-8 of the Civic Center. ty Clerk and ex-officio CTerT of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: �Y ft y er Mayor 27