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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, May 2, 1983
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
The Flag Ceremony was conducted by Girl Scout
'Troop1260:4th Graders from
Eader School; Mary Ellen Barnes, Leader. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Jennifer Schuller, Leader Joy Rives. The Invocation was given by Elizabeth
Barnes.
ROLL CALL
Present: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
Absent: Pattinson (excused absence)
PRESENTATION OF KEYS TO CITY TO REPRESENTATIVES FROM HONG KONG - SURF LIFE
Mayor MacAllister presented keys to the city to the following Surf Life Saving
Association team members from Hong Kong: Sunny C.W. Leung, Willie W.T. Wong,
Fanny K.F. Chan, Winnie M.H. Leung, Linda L.F. Tung, and Donna S.P. Wan.
PROCLAMATION - MAY 8-14 - "NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK"
Mayor MacAllister presented a plaque designating May 8-14 "National Nursing
Home Week" to Phyllis Wilcox.
PROCLAMATION - MAY - "NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTH"
Mayor MacAllister presented a plaque designating the month of May as
"Neighborhood Watch Month" to Dick Bowen, President of Neighborhood Watch.
PROCLAMATION - MAY 9-15 - "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK"
Manor MacAllister presented a plaque designating May 9-15 as "National Police
Week" to Police Chief Earl Robitaille.
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PROCLAMATION - MAY-- "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH"
Mayor MacAllister presented a..pl ague' ,des..gnat.i.ng the month of May as "Older
Americans Month" to Clancy Yoder, President of Council on Aging.
PRESENTATION - CHECK TO COUNCIL ON AGING FROM WEST ORANGE COUNTY ALUMNAE,OF
Mayor MacAllister accepted .a checks- i.n the amount of $300, from Carmen Smith
with West.Orange County Alumnae of Sigma Kappa'. Clancy Yoder accepted the
check from Mayor MacAllister on behalf of the Council on Aging.
PRESENTATION: .AWARD FOR HAVING WON THE ANAHEIM POLICE FUZZ BOWL
Mayor.MacAllister.,presented .an,award for.having wan the Anaheim Police Fuzz
Bowl held. April 23, 19$3' to Bill Meets` from the Huntington Beach,- Police
Department.
PUBLIC HEARING,- HOUSING AND`. COMMUNITY` DEALOPMENT $L00 ; GRANT PROGRAM
The Mayor announced th-dt ''th is'was= the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider additional appropriations in the City's Housing and Community
Development Block Grant Program. Under the Appropriations Act (commonly known
as the "Jobs Bill"), the City has been awarded approximately $567,000, and
these funds are to be. used in a manner consistent with the Housing and
Community Development B'1'bc.k `Grant °Program and the City ks CO munity Development
objectives'. The ,City intends to use these funds to further its efforts for
the_improvement.of the. Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Area and its
surrounding area through. °Elimination; Hof blight 'improvement of handicapped
access, ' erosion p`reverit on, traffic ; 6nd safety`t, ontrol , `economi c devel opment
and Bluff Tap Park Lan°dscape'.
The City..Cl er.k announced that, all legal requirements for publication and
posh ng had been met, - and that .'.she' had ..r.ece.r..ved 'rna communications or .written
protests to the matter.
Steve .Koh 1 er, Sen.i or. Commurr� t' r Deve 1 opment 'Specialist presented a report
regarding .the matter ;
The Mayor declared the hearing open.-'
Mike Rodgers stated that the'Citizen's Advisory -Committee approved the
recommended action,
Jim Knowles and Helen Bande l spoke regarding relocation efforts for persons
d:ispl aced... by, mobil ehome park. conversion.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no
protests'filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor..
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Discussion was held regarding relocation of persons displaced by mobilehome
park conversion and Housing and Community Devlopment money budgeted for
relocation purposes.
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Thomas, to approve the statement of
Community Development objectives and projected use of funds, as endorsed by
the Housing and Community Development Citizen's Advisory Board, as follows:
1. Revitalization of downtown commercial district;
2. Provision of community services and related facilities;
3. Upgrade and preserve declining neighborhoods;
4. Increase handicapped accessibility to housing and public facilities;
5. Preserve the existing housing stock;
6. Expand the housing opportunities of low and moderate income
households and minority persons; and
7. Expand the economic opportunities available to low and moderate
income households and minority groups;
and to approve the City's submission to HUD for the approximate $567,000
awarded the City as part of the "JOBS BILL". The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
NOES None
ABSENT Pattinson
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 83-4 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2617 - INTRODUCTION
APPROVED,AS AMENDED-
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider Code Amendment No. 83-4, requesting the following amendments to the
Seabri dge Specific Plan:
a) Amend the boundary to the Resource Production area zoned 01.
b) Permit construction of senior citizen housing in conjunction with
commercial/office uses.
c) Amend the parking ratio for senior citizen housing to be provided
at one space for each three units.
d) Provide that development standards for senior citizen housing be
developed through the conditional use permit proces.
The Mayor stated that copies of the Seabri dge Specific Plan were available for
review in the City Clerk's Office.
The City Clerk announced 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.
The staff report was given by the Director of Development Services.
The Mayor declared the hearing open.
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Richard Harlow, representing Moia Development, requested a modification to the
plan regarding the oil operation site.
Clancy Yoder spoke in opposition to a mixed use at the site.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no
further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the
Mayor.
Discussion was held regarding a mixed use on the property.
The City Clerk.presented Ordinance No. 2617 for Council consideration "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SEABRIDGE SPECIFfC PLAN."
A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Finley, to approve Code Amendment
83-4 and to approve introduction Ordinance No. 2617, as amended by deletion of
Items (a) throughjc), after reading by title. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:.
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Mandic
NOES Bailey
ABSENT Pattinson
Councilman Mandic left the Chamber.
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT -...-APPROVED - ORD NO 2618 - INTRODUCTION
The Mayor announced that this. was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider Code.Amendment=83-6, a request by the City of Huntington. Beach to
amend Section 9700.19, General Provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code.. Said Amendment would add the,phrase "Public Easement" to the definition
of "Ultimate Right-of=Way". This `amendment would .be applicable city-wide.
The staff report`was'presented by the Director of Development Services.
The City C.)erk announced that al.1 legal requirements f or 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.
There being no one present to speak.on the matter and there being no protests
filed, either oral or- written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
The City Clerk presented"Ordinance No 2618 for Council consideration - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTONBEACH AMENDING THE HU NTINGTON BEACV
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9700.19 DEFINING ULTIMATE RIGHT-OF-WAY."
On motion by -Kelly, second Bailey, Council approved Code Amendment No. 83-6,
and approved.,introduction of Ordinance.No..2618, after.reading by title by the
following.roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Bailey
NOES None
ABSENT Pattinson, (Mandic out of the Chamber)
Councilman Mandic returned to the Chamber.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Spencer Sheldon, representing the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, spoke
regarding 5B 593 relating to a county wide sales tax.
Pat Dem spoke in opposition to a proposed solid waste facility at As -Con
Land 7se
There was discussion by Council regarding the matter.
Tim Paone requested that Coucil reconsider and continue for thirty days the
issue of TT 11879 (Huntington West Apartment conversion).
George Arnold spoke regarding street sweeping. He stated his concern that the
Sugar 5hack had been denied a permit to expand their premises because of
parking requirements.
Mayor MacAllister requested staff to investigate the matter and report back to
Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED)
Councilwoman Bailey requested that the item pertaining to the 13th Street
storm drain be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
The item pertaining to bus layover zone and beach access on Pacific Coast
Highway was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion at the
request of Councilman Mandic.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Kelly, second Thomas, Council approved the following items, as
recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson
MINUTES - Approved and adopted the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of
pA r 7` 78, 1983 and the regular meeting of April 18, 1983, as written and on
file in the Office of the City Clerk.
RES NO 5258 - ADOPTED - DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS - "A RESOLUTION OF
COUNCILTHE CITY Z NG DESTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN CITY RECORDS."
BEACH ACCESS STAIRWAYS - PCH - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-588 - Accepted work
on the construction o the beach access stairways along ac7fic Coast Highway
between 9th and Goldenwest Streets, completed by Arm & Hamner Concrete Removal
for a contract amount of $71,308.62 and authorized the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Completion.
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RES NO 5260 - VACATION OF SUGAR AVENUE NORTH OF MCFADDEN - "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF- THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TRENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5086
RELATING TO THE VACATION OF SUGAR AVENUE, NORTH OF MCFADDEN.
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - HUNTINGTON BEACH ASSOC - MEDIAN CONSTRUCTION - GW &
ORNER - Approved and allthorized execution of a reimbursement agreemen
Fe-fw`een the City and Huntington Beach Associates in the amount of $12,774.55
from the median island construction fund.
BOLSA CHICA STREET IMPROVEMENTS - HEIL AVE TO EDINGER AVE - CC-508 - AHFP 1052
Approved ana authorized execution of an AdMinistrative Agreement with e
County of Orange for AHFP #1052 and the standard Right-of-way Certification
and ratify the plans and specifications for the improvement of Bolsa Chica
Street and authorized the Department of Public Works to solicit construction
bids.
FINAL TRACT MAP 11933 - ALL OF TT 11933 - CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Approved
FinaJ TractMap 11933, being all of Tentative Tract 11933, pursuant to the
mandatory findings set forth in S. 66474 and S. 66458, of the Government Code,
accepted offer of dedication and improvement subject to completion of
requirements stipulated, on property located on the northwest corner of
Alabama Street and Memphis Avenue; examined and certified by the Director~ of
Public Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission as being
substantially in accordance with the tenative map as filed with, amended and
approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage: 0.970; Lots: 8, Developer:
City of Huntington Beach,.adopted map subject to stipulations as follows: the
final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract 11933
on February 15, 1985; Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the
Department of Public Works prior to the recordation of the final map; 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.
13TH STREET STORM DRAIN - CC-562 - APPROVED - CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL - D & G
ON
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
regarding a Contract Change Order related to the 13th Street storm drain.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Bailey, to
approve Contract Change Order Numbers 1 through 13 inclusive and 15 and 16 in
the total amount of $29,637.24 and to approve an increase in the amount of Bid
Item #25 - "Construct 1" A.C. Overlay" from 75,000 square feet to 106,506
square feet, an increase in cost of $7,876.50. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Mandic
NOES: Bailey
ABSENT: Pattinson
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BUS LAYOVER ZONE & BEACH ACCESS ON ICI BTWN LAKE & HUNTINGTON - CC-577
The City Clerk presented a communication.from the Public Works Director
regarding a bus layover zone and beach access on Pacific Coast Highway between
Lake and Huntington Streets.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Bailey, to deny
the request to approve plans and specifications for the bus layover zone and
beach accessways improvements along Pacific Coast Highway between Lake Street
and Huntington Street and to authorize staff to solicit bids for construction,
and to approve Negative Declaration 83-7. The motion to deny failed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Mandic, Bailey
NOES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley
ABSENT: Pattinson
A motion was made by Kelly seconded by Thomas, to approve plans and
specifications for the bus layover zone and beach accessways improvements
along Pacific Coast Highway between Lake Street and Huntington Street and to
authorize staff to solicit bids for construction, and to approve Negative
Declaration 83-7. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley
NOES: Bailey, Mandic
ABSENT: Pattinson
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COUNTY WIDE SALES TAX FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES/RES NO 5261 - ADOPTED - (RCA
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a
copy of Resolution No. 5261, as amended - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CONDITIONING CITY'S SUPPORT TO SENATE BILL NO.
693, A COUNTYWIDE SALES TAX FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES."
On motion by Kelly, second Thomas, Council adopted Resolution No. 5261 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
NOES- None
ABSENT: Pattinson
BUDGET - STUDY SESSION SCHEDULED 5/16/83 - PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED 6/6/83
Following discussion, a Study Session to consider the FY 1983/84 Budget was
scheduled for May 16, 1983 at 6:00 P.M. A public hearing on the FY 1983/84
Budget was scheduled for June 6, 1983.
CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - APPROVED - ROBERT FRANZ
On motion by Mandic, second Kelly, Council ratified the City Administrator's
selection of Robert Franz as Chief of Administrative Services by unanimous
vote.
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REPORT ON COUNTY REQUEST FOR EXTENSION RELATED TO REVIEW OF AMENDMENT #1 OF
1MAIN/PIER -PROJECTThe City Administrator reported on negotiations with the county relative to
their request for a time extension on the Review of Amendment #1 of the
Redevelopment of Main/Pier Project.
COUNCIL TEAM BUILDING SEMINAR SCHEDULED - MAY 627
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a
communication scheduling a Team Building Seminar for May 6-7, 1983.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITY'S HOUSING COMMITTEE - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Development Services Director
of recommendations regarding housing from the City's Housing Committee for
Council consideration.
The Director of Development Services reported on the matter.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Bailey, seconded by MacAllister, to
take the following actions:
1. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance to implement Senate Bill 1534
to permit second units on single family lots subject to
restrictions as outlined in the attached Housing Committee
recommendation and to forward said ordinance to the Planning
Commission for their recommendation; and
2. Direct staff to forward to the Planning Commission for their review
the Housing Committee's recommendations for a City-wide housing
strategy.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Bailey
NOES: Mand i c
AGENT: Pattinson
REPLACEMENT/UPGRADE/EXPANSION OF CITY'S WORD PROCESSING SYSTEM
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Acting Chief of
Administrative Services regarding the City's word processing needs.
A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by MacAllister, to take the following
actions:
1. Approve the purchase of a Wang OIS 140-3 word processing system
with six (6) computer display terminals and six (6) letter quality
character printers. Upgrade three (3) existing computer display
terminals and one (1) character printer to run on the OIS 140-3
system for a hardware total of $104,004; and
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2. Approve the purchase and in-house installation of 2,000 feet of
teflon-coated dual coaxial communication cable to allow remote
access from throughout the building to a centralized disk storage
device for $3,286.00; and
3. Approve office remodeling in Data Processing to allow the central
word processing hardware to be relocated from the fifth floor at
the cost of $5,000.00.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
0. C. LEAGUE OF CITIES - APPOINTMENTS SUPPORTED - HART/HOLT/KELLY/ROTH
On motion by MacAllister, second Mandic, Council ratified support of the
proposed following appointments to the Orange County League of Cities: Evelyn
Hart, O.C. Airport Land Use Commission; Don Holt, O.C. Transit District; Jack
Kelly, O.C. Transportation Commission; and Don Roth, South Coast Air Quality
Management District. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson
PCTA
Mayor MacAllister informed Council that -a meeting of the Public Cable
Television Authority was scheduled for May 12, 1983 at the Fountain Valley
Community Center.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED FOR RAFFLE OF SCULPTURE OF PIER - PROCEEDS TO GO TO 4TH OF
Councilman Kelly announced that donations were being accepted for the raffle
of a brass and copper sculpture of the pier created by Pat Lackey; the
proceeds to go to the 4th of July Parade fund. The sculpture is on display in
the Public Information Office.
TT 11879 (HUNTINGTON WEST) - COMMENTS
Councilman Kelly recommended that the matter of Tentative Tract 11879
pertaining to the conversion of the Huntington West Apartments to condominiums
be brought up for reconsideration.
CLAY/GOLDENWEST SIGNALIZATION
Councilman Kelly requested an update on the signalization of the intersection
at Clay and Goldenwest Streets. The Director of Public Works responded.
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MOBILEHOME AND PRE -MANUFACTURED HOME REGULATIONS ON RI LOTS
Councilman Kelly stated that since state law now allows pre -manufactured homes
or mobilehomes'on residential lots he would recommend that Council consider an
ordinancq related to regulation of such homes, as the present code prohibits
them.
A motion was made by,Kelly,'seconded,by Bailey, to direct the Housing
Committee to consider an ordinance regulating pre -manufactured homes or
mobilehomes.on residential lots. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote
AYES: Thomas, Kelly,'Finley, Bailey, Mandic
NOES: MacAllister...
ABSENT: Pattinson
0 C HOUSING COMMISSION REPORT ,
Councilwoman Bailey reported on a'meeting of the Orange County Housing
Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AS -CON. LAND FILL SCHEDULED FOR 6/6/83
Following discussion, a motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Thomas, to
schedule a public hearing regarding the As -Con Land Fill -for June 6, 1983.
The motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Thomas suggested that the City request the County.tp. revoke.
As-Con's permit for dumping.
PARKING IN BIKE LANES REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.COMMISSION
Councilwoman Finley commented on a memorandum from the Director of Public
Works to the City Administrator and reminded staff that she wanted the
Transportation.Commission to consider this issue.
CITY.FESTIVAL MAY 14, 1983
Councilwoman Finley stated that the Environmental Board, in conjunction with
the Southern California Edison Company, would have a booth on energy at the
City Festival to be held -the weekend.of May 14, 19,83.
BETTER COMMUNICATIONS WITH PARTICULAR GROUPS RE PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTIONS
Councilwoman Finley commented on a Senior Residential Suffix and stated that
she did not know whether the Senior Citizen groups in the City had been
informed regarding the matter. She stated that she believed that senior
citizens, .and other particular groups, should be informed of proposed Council
actions, such as code changes, pertaining to them.
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CONDOMINUM CONVERSION ORDINANCE
Councilwoman Finley requested that the condominium conversion ordinance be
completed and brought back before Council as soon as possible.
FRESNO CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM - STAFF TO FOLLOW-UP
Councilman Mandic spoke regarding the successful crossing guard program in
Fresno and suggested that the City develop a similar program.
A motion was made by Mandic, second Kelly, to direct staff to follow up and
proceed to make a further effort to develop such a program in the City. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson (Finley out of the room)
TT 11879 (HUNTINGTON WEST APTS) COMMENTS ,
Councilman Mandic stated his concerns regarding Tentative Tract-' 11879, the
Huntington West Apartment conversion project.
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REQUEST COUNTY TO REVOKE CLASS 3 DUMPING PERMIT - APPROVED - AS -CON LANDFILL
A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Kelly, to request the County of
Orange to revoke the Class 3 dumping permit at As -Con Land Fill. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson (Finley out of the room)
PERMISSION GRANTED FOR GRADUATING CLASS TO DECORATE CIVIC CENTER COURTYARD
Councilman Thomas stated that he had received a request from a graduating
class to be allowed to decorate the Civic Center courtyard with 5-gallon
trees. The City Administrator granted the request.
ORDINANCE NO 2616 - ADOPTED - LOCAL PLANNING AND ZONING REGULATIONS
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2616 for Council consideration - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9802 RELATING TO LOCAL PLANNING AND ZONING
REGULATIONS."
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On motion by Mandic, second Kelly, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2616, after
reading by title, by the following roll call vote:,
AYES: Thomas, Kelly, MacAllister, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor MacAllister adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach to :Friday, May 6, 1983.at 10:00 A.M. in the
Huntington Beach Inn Conference Room.
City Clerk and 'ex-officio C1er
of the City Council of the City
of Hunti ng.ton Bech, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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