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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, November 18, 1968
Mayor Coen called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach to order at 5:25 P.M. following a demonstration
film presentation on the use of helicopters in police protection.
The pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council
Chamber.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
Councilmen Absent: None
MINUTES
On motion by Bartlett, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 4,
1968, were approved as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Motion
carried.
FINAL TRACT MAP NO 5562 m HUNTINGTON SHOWCASE m APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form of Tract Map No. 5562 for adoption as follows- Developer:
Huntington Showcase, 14482 Beach Blvd., Suite W, Westminster, California;
Location* East of Bushard Street, approximately 500 feet north of
Hamilton Avenue; Acreage* 11.801; Lots: 61, that the map had been
examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary
to the Planning Commission as being substantially in conformance with
the tentative map as filed, amended and approved by the 'Planning
Commission.
The City Council may approve the map, accept the improvements offered
for dedication subject to completion of requirements as shown, and
instruct the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to the map and
deposit same with any licensed title company after receipt by the City
Clerk of a writing from such company stating that it will cause pre-
liminary processing of such map by the County, but will not record said
map or cause it to be recorded until the completion of all the follow-
ing conditions, and receipt by such title company of prior written
consent to record said map is given by the City Clerk,
la Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2a Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees.
3. Bond for improvements.
4a Signature of agreement.
5o Certificate of insurance.
6a Bond for monuments.
7. Approval from County Surveyor,
8. Deed for underground water rights.
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On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown
on Final Tract Map No. 5562, and adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried,
FINAL TRACT MAP NO 5917 - BALMORAL HOMES - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
final form of Tract Map No, 5917 for adoption as follows: Developer:.
Balmoral Homes, 881 Dover Drive, Newport Beach, Californi.a;.Location:
South of Garfield Avenue, 694 feet east of Magnolia Street; Acreage:
10,68; Lots: 53, that the map had been examined and certified by the
Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission
as being substantially in conformance with the tentative map as filed,
amended and approved by the Planning Commission.
The City Council map approve the map, accept the improvements offered
for dedication subject to completion of requirements as shown, and
instruct the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to the map and
deposit same with any licensed title company after receipt by the City
Clerk of a writing from such company stating that it will cause pre-
liminary processing of such map by the County, but will not record said
map or cause it to be recorded until the completion of all the follow-
ing conditions, and receipt by such title company of prior written
consent to record said map is given by the City Clerk.
to Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections,
2, Deposit of Park and Recreation Fees.
3. Bond for improvements.
4. Signature of agreement.
5. Certificate of insurance,
6, Bond for monuments,
7. Approval from County Surveyor,
8. Deed for underground water rights.
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown
on Final Tract Map No, 5917, and adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Commission, Motion carried.
STREET NAME CHANGES m TRACT NO 6453 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Department of a
request to rename seven streets within Tract No, 6453. The Building
Department had originally requested the street renaming due to a
problem in addressing,
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the renaming of seven streets
within Tract No. 6453, and directed the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution effecting the change in street names. Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 6682 - COVINGTON BROS - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Materials Bond and Subdivision
Agreement for Tract No. 6682 - Covington Brothers.
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 3934250,
Improvement Bond No. 3934-251 and Labor and Materials Bond No. 3934251 -
Hartford Accident and Idemaity Company; approved the Subdivision
Agreement for Tract No. 6682, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the document on behalf of the City, Motion carried.
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REIMBURSEMENT - BALMORAL HOMES —APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication.from the Public Works Director
requesting.reimbursement in the amount of $1,010.52 from the water
fund to Balmoral Homes, for the construction of an oversized water
main in conjunction with development of Tract No. 6645.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the reimbursement of $1,010.52
from°the-water fund to Balmoral Homes for the construction of an over-
sized water main, and directed the Finance Director to draw a warrant
for said amount in favor of Balmoral Homes. The motion was passed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen:--Shiple:y;'Bartlett;. McCracken;.Kaufman,:Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REIMBURSEMENT - COLWELL COMPANY - RESOLUTION NO 2866 - ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of
Resolution No. 2866 authorizing reimbursement of $33,399.96 to Colwell
Company for the construction of a storm drain in drainage area 7G as ,per
Reimbursement Agreement No. 137.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2866 by title - "A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON'BEACH AUTHORIZING THE'EXPENDITURE OF
MONEY FROM THE DRAINAGE AREA 7G FUND."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further -reading of Resolution
No. 28669 and passed and adopted same by the following.roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett.,'McCr-acken,.Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REIMBURSEMENT - FASHION HOMES INC RESOLUTION NO 2867 —ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Public Works Department of
Resolution No. 2867, authorizing reimbursement of $3,345.04'to Fashion
Homes Inc. for the construction of a storm drain in Drainage Area 7G,
as per Reimbursement Agreement No. 138.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2867 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
MONEY FROM THE DRAINAGE AREA 7G FUND."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2867, and.passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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CLAIM NO 33-68 - KEVIN ERIC NICHOLS - DENIED
The Clerk presented Claim No, 33-68 filed by Attorney Charles Garrity
on behalf of Kevin Eric Nichols for alleged personal injuries sustained
on or about September 3, 1968 at the intersection of Brookhurst Street
and Hamilton Avenue .
On motion by Green, Council denied Claim No. 33-68 filed on behalf
of Kevin Eric Nichols, and referred same to the City Attorney and
the City's insurance carrier, Motion carried,
CITY ATTORNEY OPINION NO 68-22 - REGULATION OF SPEED AT SCHOOL CROSSINGS
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Attorney of opinion on
"Regulation of Speed at School Crossings,"
On motion by Green, the legal opinion of the City Attorney regarding
the "Regulation of Speed at School Crossings," was ordered filed,
Motion carried,
On motion by Kaufman, Council rescinded the previous motion made at
the meeting of November 4, 1968 and directed the Traffic Engineer
to conduct a traffic survey on speed limits on Indianapolis Avenue,
Motion carried,
LEASE ASSIGNMENT ® HUNTINGTON DRIFTWOOD INC — DEFERRED
The Clerk presented a lease assignment from Huntington Driftwood Inc.
to California Electric Construction Company, for Council approval,
Mr, John Ao White, Vice -President and Attorney for Automation Industries,
owner of 100 per cent interest in California Electric Construction
Company, addressed Council and requested that Council consent to the
lease assignment,
On motion by Coen, Council deferred this matter to the 7:30 PaMa
portion of the meeting, Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO 1451 m ADOPTED m ZONE CASE NO 68-33
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1451 a second reading by title m "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HEIL,
EAST OF ALGONQUIN STREET GONE CHANGE CASE NO, 6833)a"
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No.
1451, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen.- None
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ORDINANCE NO 1452 - ADOPTED — ZONE CASE NO 68-34
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1452 a second reading by title "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061'THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF WARNER AVENUE AND
WEST OF BEACH BOULEVARD (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 68-34)."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No.
1452, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO 1453 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 68-35
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1453 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061'THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE`EAST SIDE OF BUSHARD
STREET BETWEEN INDIANAPOLIS AVENUE AND ATLANTA-AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE
NO. 68-35)."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No.
1453, and passedand adopted name by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO 1454 - ADOPTED - ISSUANCE OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1454 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE
281, SECTION 2812 AND ARTICLE 282, SECTION 2821 (b) AND (h) THEREOF
PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS IN RESTAURANTS IN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH."
On motion by,Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No.
1454, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES:- Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO 1455 - FIRST READING - INCLUSION OF PRECISE PLAN NO 68-1
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1455 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 26 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN
NO. 68-1, EXTENSION OF TERRY DRIVE 'WEST OF BEACH BOULEVARD."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1455. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO 2865 - ADOPTED — VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2865 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF
A DRAINAGE EASEMENT OWNED BY THE CITY ON A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED
IN THE NORTH TEN (10) FEET OF LOT 13 AND THE NORTHEASTERLY TEN (10) FEET
OF LOT 11 OF TRACT 6645 IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
28641 and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen; Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT- Councilmen: None
CITY ATTORNEY - SPACE REQUIREMENTS
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council of the additional
space requirements needed by the City Attorney's staff. He further
informed Council that in addition to the possibility of building an
addition onto the area now occupied by the Attorney's staff, there was
also a possibility of leasing a portable trailer from the County.
The Council requested that the Administrator report on alternate
solutions to this problem at the meeting of December 2, 1968,
VACATION OF CIRCLE DRIVE - APPROVED
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council of a request by the
Huntington Beach Company to vacate the southerly extension of Clay
Avenue around Reservoir Hill. He further stated that the Public Works
Department had determined that the street serves no purpose and that
vacation would increase traffic safety in the area.
On motion by Bartlett, Council granted the request of the Huntington
Beach Company to vacate the southerly extension of Clay Avenue around
Reservoir Hill and directed the Attorney to prepare a Resolution of
Intent to vacate Circle Drive. Motion carried.
UNION BANK - LIBRARY SITE
The Assistant City Administrator stated that negotiations had been
completed with Union Bank for the 18.66 acres at Goldenwest and
Talbert for a library park site, and that a punccase price of
$225,000.00 had been agreed upon between the City and the Bank Board
of Directors. The Assistant City Administrator further requested
Council's authorization to proceed with an informal escrow in this
matter.
On motion by Matney, Council authorized the City Administrator to
proceed with an informal escrow on the library -park property. Motion
carried,
ACQUISITION OF CIVIC CENTER SITE - COMMITTEE APPOINTED
The Assistant City Administrator informed. Council that discussions of
appraisals and negotiations with the owners of the Civic Center Site
property were to begin in the near future and requested that Council
appoint a Council committee to sit in with the Administrative Staff
during these meetings.
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The Mayor appointed Councilman Matney,Coufildi "n Shipley, and
Councilman Kaufman to the committee and designated Councilman Matney
to serve as Committee Chairman.
APPOINTMENTS — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES COMMISSION
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council that the Planning
Commission has appointed Roger Slates and Michael Bokor to the
Underground Utilities Commission and the representative from the utility
companies who will serve as ex-4officio members are J. R. Sheldon,
District Superintendment, Southern California Edison Company; L. C.
Arthington, Senior Engineer, Pacific Telephone Company, C. W. Fletcher,
Resident Engineer, General Telephone Company. The Assistant City
Administrator further informed Council that the first official meeting
of this group mould be scheduled soon.
OIL CODE REVISIONS & SUNSET AND BALSA HARBORS STUDY
Mayor Coen proposed that an informal meeting be called on November 25,
1968 at 7.00 P.M..for'the purpose- of discussing the Oil Code Revisions
and the Sunset and Bolsa Harbors Study.
BOAT PURCHASE - DEPARTMENT OF HARBOR AND BEACHES':- APPROVED
The Assistant City Administrator. informed Council of a request from
the Director of Harbors and Beaches to purchase an additional harbor
patrol boat for an amount of W,771.00.which may be expended from the
Cap= tal Outlay Fund.
On motion by -Shipley, Council approved.the� purchase:of an.ddditional'
harbor patrol boat for the Harbors and Beaches.Department for an amount
of $17,771.W to be financed from th0Rtapital_ Out16y. Fund; by the;
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, -Bartlett, McCracken,,Kaufman,.Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
CONTRACT WITH PERSONNEL: CONSULTANT
The Assistant City Administrator:infovmed.Council that plans were.being
made to engage a personnel consultant .firm for the -purpose- of conducting
a personnel classification survey, and that a report would be submitted
for Council consideration at the meeting of December 2, 1968.
Mayor Coen requested that this matter be scheduled for the regular
adjourned meeting of November 25, 1968
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT FUND
The City Administrator informed Councilt,Qf a communication from the
Finarice'Director requesting'.that Council adopt a Resolution establish-
ing a Civic Improvement FunA..
j
On motion by;Green, Cotiiicil direcfed the -City: Attorney
Director to prepare a r4solutio"If establishing a Civic
Motion carried
r
and Finance
Improvement Fund.
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REPORTS COUNCIL COMMITTEES
County Harbors Committee
Councilman Shipley reported that the.County Harbors Committee is
scheduled to meet with the Harbor Director -and the President of the
Orange County League of Cities in: the near future.
. Dissolution of Harbor . District
Councilman Green reported that the meetings would be scheduled for
the purpose of dissolving the Harbor ' Dist:riet by January, 1970, and
also stated a report wound be forthcoming on this matter.
..COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Councilumi.Bartlett reported that he -had received conqplalnts regarding
certain newspapers being sold from vending machines on the public
streets and inquired as�to whether this could be legally prohibited
in the City. The City Attorney stated that there was no City ordinance
prohibiting the selling of certain newspapers from vending machines on
the -public streets.
Police Chief Seltzer stated that he would confer- with the District
Attorney on this matter.
On motion:by Bartlett,:Council directed the Chief of Police�to meet
with' the District -At:torney „ir3..an attempt to find a solution. motion
carried,
COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
Fire Department -Report
Fire Chief Picard addressed Council and stated that;.he had the Fire
Department Annual Report for distribution.to Council.
RECE99
.The.Mayor called a r.scess of the Council at 6:25 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 7:40 P.M..by the Mayor.
-PRESENTATION OF PLA2UE r OLLIE "SHORTY" RIDER
The Mayor presetited a plaque to Mr..011ie "Shorty" Rider for 30 years
service as -a -Volunteer Fireman with the Huntington Beach Fire Department.
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney discussed with Council the matter of oil companies
who fail to post -bonds for oil operations.
.Agreement with Talbert Vater District
The City Attorney informed Council that signed contracts have been
.received from the 'halbert Water District for execution by the Mayor
and City Clerk; at which time the-a.pplicatiori for dissolution.of the
.Talbert Water District, which had been submitted to the Local Agency
Formation Commission would`be.t°aken,off their -agenda. The Agreement
was apprgved fob° execution at the meeting of November 4, 1968.
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LEASE ASSIGNMENT - HUNTINGTON DRIFTWOOD - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a lease assignment from Huntington Driftwood Inc.
to California Electric Company for Council approval. This matter was
deferred earlier to the 7:30 P.M,.:por.tion of this meeting.
On motion by Matney, Council consented to the Assignment from Huntington
Driftwood Inc. to California Electric Construction Company and directed
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said Consent To Assignment on
behalf of the City. Motion carried.
CODE AMENDMENT 68-10 —PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - CONT'.
The Clerk presented Code Amendment No. 68-10 which proposes to amend
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code pertaining to Development Standards
in the R5, C2, C4, Ml-A, M1 and M2 Districts - site area, minimum
frontage, building height and exceptions for existing legal buildings.
The hearing had been opened at the meeting of November 4, 1968 and
continued to this meeting.
On motion by McCracken, Council continued the public hearing on Code
Amendment No. 68-10 to a regular adjourned meeting of November 24, 1968.
Motion carried.
ZONE CASE NO 68-38 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and .hour set.for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-38, on property located on the north side
of Slater Avenue, 970.86 feet westerly from the centerline of:
Goldenwest Street and 659.34 feet easterly from the centerline of
Edwards Street for a change of zone from RA Residential Agricultural
District to Rl Single Family Residence District.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met
and that he had received no communications or written protests to
Zone Case No. 68-38.
At this time staff reports and the Planning. Director's video-tape
review of the property. were presented for Council's information.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
There being no one to speak on the matter, and there being no protests
filed, either oral or.written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Bartlett, Council concurred with the Planning Commission
and approved Zone Case No. 68-38, and directed the City Attorney to
prepare an Ordinance effecting the change of zone. Motion carried.
ZONE CASE NO 68-40 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-40, on property located on the west side
of Bolsa Chica Street approximately 150 feet -south of Warner Avenue,
for a change of zone from C2 Community Business District to R3 Limited
Multiple Family Residence District.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met
and that he had received no communications or written protests to
Zone Case No. 68-40.
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At this time staff reports and the Planning Director's video-tape
review of the property were presented for Council's information.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
There being no one to speak on the matter, and there being no protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Kaufman, Council concurred with'the Planning Commission
and approved Zone Case No. 68-40 as modified, and directed the City
Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting the change of zone. Motion
carried.
ZONE CASE NO 68-41 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-41, on property located on the north side
of Newman Avenue, approximately 164 feet east of the centerline of
Cameron Street for a change of zone from R2 Two Family Residence
District to R5 Office -Professional District.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met,
and that he had received no communications or written protests to
Zone Case No, 68-41.
At this time staff reports and the Planning Director's video-tape
review of the property were presented for Council's information.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
There being no one to speak on the matter, and there being no protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Green, Council concurred with the Planning Commission and
approved Zone Case No. 68-41, and directed the City Attorney to prepare
an Ordinance effecting the change of zone. Motion carried.
ZONE CASE NO 68-42 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-42, on property located at the southwest
corner of Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue, for a change of zone
from RA Residential Agricultural District to R3 Limited Multiple
Family Residence District and C4 Highway Commercial District with a
50 foot setback from the ultimate right-of-way line.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met
and that he had received no communications or written protests to
Zone Case No. 68-42.
At this time staff reports and the Planning Director's video-tape
review of the property were presented for Council's information.
Mr. Rick Yost, 218 Jensen Way, Fullerton,, representing Mr. Carl Belvedere,
owner of the property at the northwest corner of Goldenwest Street and
Warner Avenue, addressed Council and requested a continuance.of this
matter to a time when Mr. Belvedere could be present.
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Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Stewart Bowie, President of S. D. S. Inc., 2435 E. Coast Highway,
Corona del Mar, addressed Council and apoke in favor of Zone Case No. 68-42.
A motion to sustain the Planning Commission and approve Zone Case
No. 68-42 was made by Kaufman, but was withdrawn before being voted upon.
On motion by Green, the public hearing was closed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green
NOES: Councilmen: Coen
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On motion by Kaufman, Council concurred with the Planning Commission and
approved Zone Case No. 68-42 as amended, and directed the City Attorney
to prepare an ordinance effecting the change of zone, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green
NOES: Councilmen: Coen
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 68-40 - TT MAP 6675 - APPEAL - DENIED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal by the Huntington Harbour Property Owner's
Association to the granting by the City Planning Commission of
Conditional Exception 68-40, on property located on the northeast
corner of Admiralty Drive and Highway No. 1.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation, publication, and posting on said public hearing had been met.
He further informed the Council that they had been provided with copies
of the Planning Secretary's transmittals of information regarding the
appeal of Conditional Exception 68-40 and T. T. 6675, and the Planning
Commission's recommendation for approval of a portion of Conditional
Exception 68-40.
The City Attorney stated that the Findings of Fact as submitted by the
Planning Commission are in compliance with the Ordinance Code as to
form only.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Marcus E. Crahan Jr., Attorney representing the appellant, addressed
Council and gave reasons why the Huntington Harbour Property Owners
Association oppose Conditional Exception 68-40.
Mr. A. W. Knox, 3322 Easter Circle, City, addressed Council and spoke in
opposition to the reduction of lot sizes which Conditional Exception No.
68-40 would require.
Mr. Gordon Hatch, 16692 Baruna Lane, City, addressed Council and stated
he was opposed to the granting of Conditional Exception 68-40.
Mr. Bert Beria, 16581 Channel Lane, City, addressed Council and stated
he was opposed to the granting of Conditional Exception 68-40.
Mr. Don Goodell, 16571 Channel Lane, City, addressed Council and stated
he was opposed to the granting of Conditional Exception 68-40.
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RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:40 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 10:00 P.M. by the Mayor.
Mr. Leo Rodkin, Attorney, representing the developer addressed Council
and gave reasons why he believed Conditional Exception 68-40 should be
approved.
Mr. Barry Berkus, applicant, 8430 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles,
addressed Council and stated that the Tract Map had been changed to
reflect the desires of the Planning Commission and the City Council
and stated he believed approval should be given to Conditional
Exception 68-40.
Mr. Leland A. Parker, 16688 Baruna Lane, City, addressed Council and
stated he felt Conditional Exception 68-40 should be approved.
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.
A motion to overrule the Planning Commission and deny Conditional
Exception 68-40 was made by Green, but was withdrawn before being
voted upon.
On motion by Green, Council rescinded their action of August 19, 1968
approving Conditional Exception 68-40, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On motion by Green, Council overruled the Planning Commission and
denied the portion of the request pertaining to the zoning ordinance
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 68-41 - APPEAL - CONTINUED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal by William S. Buck, Sterling Building Design, to
the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Exception 68-41
on property located on the southeast corner of Fourteenth Street and
Olive Avenue.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements of notifi-
cation, publication, and posting on said public hearing had been met,
on regulations of the Districting Ordinance, to allow a building to
encroach into the 25' X 25' corner cut-off and garage setbacks of 7z
feet, in deviation to the required 22 foot garage setback.
He further informed the Council that they had been provided with copies
of the Planning Secretary's transmittal recommending denial, and that he
had received no communications or written protests other than the letter
of appeal.
The Planning Director presented a video-tape review of the property for
Council's information.
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Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Ray Wirta, 1303 Olive Avenue, City, addressed Council and stated
that he was opposed to Conditional Exception 68-41.
Mrs. Phyllis Galkin, Realtor, 715 loth Street, City, addressed Council
and read a letter in favor of Conditional Exception No. 68-41 from
nearby residents of the area. Mrs. Galkin also gave reasons why she
believed Conditional Exception 68-41 should be approved.
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.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing closed.
A motion was made by McCracken -to overrule the Planning Commission and
approve Conditional Exception 68-41, subject to their taking the plan
back to their Engineer to provide for two parking spaces on Olive
Avenue and two on 14th Street, and subject to Traffic Safety Engineer's
approval, but was withdrawn before being voted upon.
On motion.by McCracken, Council deferred action on this matter to the
meeting of December 2, 1968 and informed the applicant that he should
submit a revised plan at that time. Motion carried.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - SHEA - CODE AMENDMENT 68-10
Mr. Jerry Shea, 2110 Main Street, representing the Legislative Action
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce addressed Council regarding Code
Amendment 68-10 - development standards in various districts in the
City.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to an Executive Session at 11:50 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened at 1:10 A.M. by the Mayor.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Coen, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, the 25th day of November, 1968,
at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Paul C . Jones
City Clerk
-Paul C . Jones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Alvin M. Coen
Mayor
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