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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, March 3, 1969
Mayor Coen called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach to order at 4:30 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in`the Council
Chamber.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Lawrence Young - Community Methodist
Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett,.McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
Councilmen Absent: None
MINUTES
On motion by McCracken, the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting
of February 10, 1969, and the regular meting of February 17, 1969,
were approved and adopted as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk.
Motion carried.
FOR CITY WAIVER - OWNERSHIP CLOUD -
The City Administrator informed Council that a letter had been received
from Mr. George Rodda, Jr., President of Management Engineering
Industries, presenting documents relating to "a cloud on title of pro-
perty, and requesting that Council direct the City 'Attorney to send a
letter to the Director, Bureau of Land Management, Department of
Interior, stating "Although the City of Huntington Beach, California,
requested favorable action in the J. G. Aldrich (LA-053754) and M. N.
Young (LA-053605) application to locate Volentine Certificates E119 and
E284 respectively, the City claims no possessory interest in the Scrip
Certificates,"
On motion by Green, Council approved the request of Mr. George Rodda,
Jr, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary
documents to clear the title cloud. Motion carried.
LAND ACQUISITION POLICY STATEMENT ADOPTED
The City Administrator recommended that the Council, by Minute Action,
adopt the following. Policy Statement in order to be eligible for the
U. S. Government Open Space Land Program.
The Council in the acquisition of real property with Open Space Grant
Assistance, will:
1. Make every reasonable effort to acquire each property by negotiated
purchase before instituting eminent domain proceedings against the
property.
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2, Nor require any owner to surrender the right to possession of his
property until the Public Body pays, or causes to be paid, to the
owner (a) the agreed purchase price arrived at by negotiation, or
(b) in any case where only the amount of the payment to the owner
is in dispute, not less than 75 per cent of the appraised fair
value as approved by the Public Body and concurred in by HUD.
3. Not require any person lawfully occupying property to surrender
possession without at least 90 days written notice from the Public
Body of the date on which possession will be required,
On motion by Matney, Council approved the recommendation of the City
Administrator and adopted the "Land Acquisition Policy Statement" as
hereabove set forth. Motion carried,
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EMPLOYMENT OF SPACE CONSULTANT - APPROVED
The City Administrator recommended that the firm of Space Utilization
Analysis, Inc., Los Angeles, California,, be employed at a fee of
$15,000.00 to study required space needs of the future civic center
site.
On motion by Shipley, Council approved the recommendation of the City
Administrator, that the firm of Space Utilization Analysis, Inc., be
employed to study the space needs of the future civic center site.
Motion carried,
PRELIMINARY DRAFT -.SPECIAL DISTRICTS COMMITTEE - RECEIVED & FILED
The City Administrator presented a transmittal from the Chairman of
the Orange County League of Cities Special Districts Committee, of a
preliminary draft of the Committee Study Report on Special Districts
in Orange County, together with a study questionnaire for review and
study by Council,
The Mayor ordered the preliminary draft of said items from the Chairman
of the Orange County League of Cities Special Districts Committee,
received and filed,
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CITY NAIL ADDITION - EXPENDITURE APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council that plans have been prepared
for the proposed jail addition and copies of the justification for
this expansion from the Chief of Police, together with a report to the
State of California Board of Corrections from the Director of Public
Works, had been submitted for Council's information, The City Admin-
istrator recommended that Council authorize an expenditure of approx-
imately $41,500.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund for the proposed jail
addition,
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the plans for the expansion of
the City Jail and authorized an expenditure of approximately $41,500
to be financed from the Capital Outlay Fund for the proposed jail
addition, 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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AMENDMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS -'APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director of an
amendment to the Huntington Beach Planning Commission By -Laws, to
comply with the Brown Act concerning Special Meetings.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the Huntington Beach Planning
Commission By -Law amendment, as submitted. Motion carried.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 6716 APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Materials Bond and Subs --
division Agreement for Tract No. 6716 - Shapell, Inc., and Winterton
Corporation.
On motion by Green, Council accepted'Monument Bond No. 623532, Improve-
ment.and Labor and Materials Bonds No,..623531 - General Insurance
Company of America; approved the Subdivision Agreement, and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.
Motion carried.
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WATER MAIN EXTENSION - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
informing Council -that Condesco Inc. plans the con-struction of a water
line in Cameron Street from Newman Avenue to a point 660 feet north
of Newman Avenue. As efforts to install a water line'by assessment
district in Cameron Street had failed, Council permission was requested
to extend the.-wate.f'line the remaining 660 feet to Slater Avenue, at
a cost of approxithately $5,000 00, to be reimbursed from residents
who connect to the line in the future.
On motion by Green, Council granted the request of the Director of
Public Works for permission to extend the water main, at a cost of
approximately $5,000.00, for that portion.from 660 feet nbrth'of Newman
Avenue to Slater Avenue.. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO 1478 - REGULATES GAMES -- PUBLIC RECREATION. AREAS -. ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance.No. 1478 a second reading by 'title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 7721.10 OF
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH -ORDINANCE CODE RE GAMES AND ACTIVITIES."
On motion by Bartlett., Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1478, 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 1479 - SPEED -LIMITS - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1479 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 6171.1,
SUBSECTION (a) THEREOF, OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE IN
ORDER TO.ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF FORTY MILES PER HOUR
ON EDINGER, FROM THE WEST CITY LIMIT TO BEACH BOULEVARD."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived furtherreadingof .Ordinance
No. 1479, 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 1480 - NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1480 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 94.10 OF
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE PERTAINING TO THE INTENT AND
PURPOSE OF THE Cl, NEIGHBOR COMMERCIAL DISTRICT."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No 1480, 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 1481 - PRIVATE CLUBS - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No, 1481 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON-BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9251.2.3, AND ADDING SECTIONS
9251.2.3.1 AND 9251.2.3.2 RELATIVE TO PERMITTED USES, DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND THE ON -PREMISE SALES AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
IN R5, "HIGH -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT" OF SAID CITY."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1481, 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 1482 - ZONE CASE NO 69-1 - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1482 a first 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 EDWARDS
STREET, SOUTH OF WARNER AVENUE."
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1482. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO 1483 - ZONE CASE NO 69-2 - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1483 a first 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 NORTH SIDE OF WARNER
AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WEST OF BEACH BOULEVARD."
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1483. When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
On motion by Green, Council directed the Ci-ty Administrator to deter-
mine the exact nature. of the hospital planned in this area, prior to
the second reading of Ordinance No. 1483 Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO 2930 - EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No.. 2930 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR OR IN HIS ABSENCE THE ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO;
EXECUTE AGREEMENTS OF THE CITY ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO SECTION 9730.16
OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE."
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of.Resolution
No. 2930, 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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RESOLUTION NO 2932 AMENDS PERSONNEL RESOLUTION - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2932 by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
2781 ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2781 ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO A
COMPENSATION PLAN" AS IT PERTAINS TO CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE BUILDING
DEPARTMENT,.
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2932, 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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RESOLUTION NO 2933 - LOCATION OF COURT FACILITIES - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2933 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING THE ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO LOCATE A PROPOSED COURT FACILITY IN HUNTINGTON
BEACH. "
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Resolution
Nod 2933, 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
Councilman Kaufman requested that the City Administrator obtain a
clarification on the intent of the recently adopted Resolution of the
Board of Supervisors relating to location of courts,
RESOLUTION NO 2934 ABATEMENT OF WEEDS - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No, 2934 by title.- "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A
NUISANCE TO EXIST, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF."
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2934, 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
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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PROCLAMATION - 1969 TO BE DESIGNATED AS DEMOLAY YEAR
A representative of DeMolay made a brief presentation to Council
regarding the various contributions made by the DeMolay in civic
affairs. Mayor Coen then signed a proclamation declaring that 1969
be designated as "DeMolay Year" in Huntington Beach.
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ANNEXATION OF COUNTY ISLANDS
On motion by Green, Council declared their support of the Orange
County League of Cities' proposal relating to annexation of County
islands, and directed the City Clerk to forward certified copies of
this minute action to the President of the Orange County League of
Cities. Motion carried.
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DAILY PILOT AWARD - COMMENDATION
Councilman Bartlett stated that
able attention as a result of a
Newspaper Publishers Association
of the Daily Pilot Newspaper for
page,
he felt the City has received favor -
award presented by the California
to Mr, Albert Bates, Editorial Editor
their consistently fine editorial
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RESOLUTION NO 2936 - DAILY PILOT COMMENDED - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2936 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH HONORING ALBERT W. BATES
AND THE DAILY PILOT NEWSPAPER FOR RECEIVING THE CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER -
PUBLISHERS' ASSOCIATION FIRST PLACE AWARD FOR EDITORIAL PAGE."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2936, 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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REPORT ON R3 ZONING REQUESTED
Councilman McCracken expressed concern regarding the trend toward
massive rezoning of property to R3, and discussion was held on this
matter by the Council.
On motion by Green, Council directed the staff to prepare a report on
the cost of maintaining R3 zoning, for presentation at the next regular
meeting. Motion carried.
On motion by McCracken, Council directed the Planning Commission and
staff to review the Master Plan and report to Council on conversion
of areas to R3 zoning. Motion carried.
SUPPORT REQUESTED FOR SENATE BILLS 62 AND 63
Councilman Bartlett spoke briefly on the importance of supporting the
passage of Senate Bills 62 and 63 relating to more stringent enforce-
ment of pornography laws.
RESOLUTION NO 2938 - SUPPORTS SENATE BILLS 62 AND 63 - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2938 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING SENATE BILLS
62 AND 63 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF PORNOGRAPHY, SPECIFICALLY THE
ACCESSIBILITY OF SUCH MATERIAL TO MINORS."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2938, 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
COMMENDATION FOR RESCUE ACTION
On motion by McCracken, Council directed that Certificates of Commenda-
tion be prepared for presentation to the following persons for their
action in assisting the stricken citizen at the previous Council meet-
ing. Motion carried.
Mr. Vincent Moorhouse - Director of Harbors, Beaches & Development
Captain Grover Payne
Fire Chief Raymond Picard
Mr. Robert Dingwall
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The Assistant City Administrator informed Council that an emergency
phone and a resuscitator are to be installed in the.Council Chamber,
should a similar emergency arise in the future,
RETIREMENT OF POLICE CHIEF JOHN SELTZER
Councilman Green spoke regarding a letter which had been received
from Police Chief John Seltzer informing the Council that he proposes
to retire as of July 1, 1969.
On motion by Green, Council accepted the resignation of Chief Seltzer
and directed that a plaque be prepared for presentation to him upon
retirement in appreciation for his services to the City; and further
directed that a meeting be scheduled between the Personnel Board and
Chief Seltzer to consider a successor to this position, with a report
to be made to Council at the meeting of April 7, 1969. Motion carried,
CITIZENS COMMITTEES TO BE APPOINTED
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Citizens Committee on Assessment Districts
Mayor Coen directed that ten letters be sent over his signature invit-
ing participation of certain citizens on a citizens committee to study
Special Assessment Districts,
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Adoption of a Sister City
Mayor Coen suggested that appointments to a citizens' committee be
made for the purpose of studying the Sister City Program, and the
possible selection of a Sister City Program for our City.
Youth Coalition Committee
Mayor Coen also suggested that a citizens committee be established for
the purpose of gathering information on how to develop a Youth Coalition
Group for the City.
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Neighborhood Park Sites
Mayor Coen requested that the Recreation and Parks Commission review
the policy followed in the selection of neighborhood park sites, and
further requested that a study session between Council and the Recreation
and Parks Commission be held in the near future.
COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
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Home Improvement Loans
The Director of Building and Safety informed Council that he had been
attending meetings of the Federal Housing Authority and other agencies,
regarding building standards and substandard housing, and stated that
he would report further on this matter at a later date,
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Support of Senate Bill No. 285 Requested
The Director of Building and Safety addressed Council regarding swim-
ming pool problems encountered by his department as a result of abuses
in swimming pool sales and construction in the City of Huntington
Beach and in the State, and urged that Council adopt a resolution
supporting the passage of Senate Bill 285. Mr. Cleveland suggested
that Council recommend to the Legislature in such Resolution that
room addition sales be included in proposed legislation.
On motion by Coen, Council went on record as supporting the passage
of Senate Bill 285 with a request that this proposed legislation be
extended to include room addition contractors, and directed the Clerk
to forward a copy of this minute action to the State Legislature.
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RESOLUTION NO 2937 -.SUPPORTS SENATE BILL 285 - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2937 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING SUPPORT OF SENATE
BILL 285, AND THE INCLUSION THEREIN OF ROOM ADDITION CONTRACTORS."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
29, 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
HUNTINGTON INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL RECOMMENDATIONS - RECEIVED AND FILED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Executive Committee of
the Medical Staff of the Huntington Intercommunity Hospital supporting
the immediate expansion plans of Huntington Intercommunity Hospital
and recommending that the City consult with the Hospital Planning
Association of Southern California in determining the future hospital
needs of Huntington Beach.
Mayor Coen ordered the communication from the Executive Committee of
the Medical Staff of the Huntington Intercommunity Hospital received
and filed.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 6:05 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 7:43 P.M. by Vice -Mayor Green.
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APPOINTMENTS TO RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
On motion by Matney, Council appointed Mr. Marcus M. Porter to the
City Planning Commission with term to expire June 30, 1971; and
appointed Mr. Robert Cooper to the Recreation and Parks Commission
with term to expire June 30, 1969. Motion carried.
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PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO 69-1 m PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Vice -Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing on Precise Plan Street Alignment No. 69-1 of Keelson
Lane and Elm Street, by eliminating the connection between the streets
and terminating each in a cul-de-sac, said streets being located approx-
imately 660 feet north of Slater Avenue, 330 feet west of Beach Boulevard,
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
Precise Plan Street Alignment No, 69-1, or to the recommendation of
approval of the Planning Commission,
At this time staff reports were presented for Council's information.
Vice -Mayor Green 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
Vice -Mayor.
On motion by Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to
precise plan Keelson Lane and Elm Street. Motion carried,
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ONE CASE NO 69-3 ® PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Vice -Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing on Zone Case No. 69-3, on property located on the west
side of Springdale Street, approximately 500 feet south of Warner Avenue,
for a change of zone from C4 Highway Commercial 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, 69-3 or to the recommendation of approval for an R2 rather
than R3 as requested, of the Planning Commission.
At this time staff reports were presented for Council's information,
Vice -Mayor Green 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,
On motion by Kaufman, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission for a change of zone from C4 to R2 rather than R3 as requested
by the applicant, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
effecting the change of zone, Motion carried,
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ZONE CASE NO 69-4 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED
Vice -Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing on zone Case No, 69-4, on property located on the south
side of Heil Avenue, 660 feet east of Algonquin Street, for a change
of zone from Rl Single Family Residence District to R2 Two 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, 69-4, or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning
Commission,
At this time staff reports were presented for Council's information.
Vice -Mayor Green 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
Vice -Mayor.
On motion by Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
effecting the change of zone,. Motion carried,
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ZON CASE NO 67-32 - CONT PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVED.
The Clerk presented Zone Case No, 67-32 on property located between
"A" and "B" Streets, north of Blaylock Avenue, to approximately 660
feet north of the centerline of Warner Avenue, for a change of zone
from R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District to C4 Highway
Commercial District, with a 50 foot setback from the ultimate right-
of-way line, At the meeting of January 20, 1969, Council directed
that Zone Case No, 67-32 be set for public hearing. The public. hear-
ing on Zone Case No. 67-32 was declared open at the meeting of
February 3, 1969; continued to the meeting of February 17, 1969 and
again continued to this meeting.
Mrs, Harriett Greenwood, 17051 "A" Street, City, addressed Council
and gave reasons why she felt Zone Case No. 67-32 should be approved.
Mr, Gary Co Meier, 16902 "A" Street, City, addressed Council and
stated he was in favor of Zone Case No® 67-32.
Mrs. Juanita Giddens, 17052 "A" Street, City, addressed Council and
stated that she believed the majority of the property owners of the
area favor the rezoning.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter, and there
being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing
was closed by Mayor Coen.
On motion by Matney, Council overruled the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
effecting the change of zone. Motion carried,
Mayor Coen abstained from voting in this matter, as he was not present
during the early portion of the hearing,
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PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 6791 s MARINA VIEW
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on the filing of assessment in Assessment District No. 6701
Marina View Assessment District - installation of water main, fire
hydrants and street improvements,
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
proposed Assessment District No. 6701.
The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Posting of Notice and the Affidavit
of Mailing Notices to all property owners included within said district,
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
The Mayor declared that the City is not waiving legal requirements
that objections must be in writing and must be filed by March 3, 1969.
There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being
no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by
the Mayor.
On motion by McCracken, Resolution No, 2935 ® "A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6701," which had heretofore
been submitted to the Council and read by them, was passed and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Green, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
APPEAL - PUBLIC HEARING - LIMITED PRIVATE PATROL CERTIFICATE w APPROVED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing for the purpose of considering an appeal to the Huntington
Beach City Council's Intention to deny an application for a Certificate
of Public Need and Necessity to conduct the business of a Private
Patrol Service in various locations within the City, filed by Mr. Fred
Ho Lester, 2223 So Magnolia Street, Santa Ana, California,
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 the
application, other than the letter of appeal,
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Patrick Hoolihan, Attorney, 363 Main Street, Orange, California,
representing the appellant, addressed Council and gave reasons why he
felt the application for a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity
should be granted.
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,
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On motion by Coen, Council granted a Certificate of Public Need and
Necessity to conduct the business of a Private Patrol, to Mr. Fred H.
Lester, with the conditions as follows: !(I) that:Mr�" Lester obtain a
State License; (2) that the area patrolled be limited to Showcase
Homes and Sunkist,Homes; (3) that compliance with the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code be met. Motion carried.
APPEAL - PUBLIC HEARING - CATHER & CREE OIL COMPANY - DENIED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing for the purpose of considering an appeal filed by Cather &
Cree Oil Company, to a decision of the Huntington Beach Oil Superintend-
ent that Oil Well "EDS"' # 2, located on the northeast corner of Memphis
and Delaware Streets was determined to be an idle well, pursuant to
Section 2331.27 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifi-
cation of applicant and interested parties on said public hearing had
been met and that he had received no communications or written protests
to the decision of the Huntington Beach Oil Superintendent other than
the letter of appeal.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Charles Cather, 2292 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, addressed Council
and stated he believed the decision of the Oil Superintendent to be
unconstitutional.
The City Attorney advised Council that a public hearing was not the
proper forum to consider the constitutionality of this matter, and if
the appellant wished to use this basis for his appeal, his proper
recourse would be to take his appeal to court.
Mr. John Henricksen, 618 Adams Avenue, City, addressed Council and
spoke regarding this matter.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there
being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing
was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Kaufman, Council sustained the decision of the Oil Super-
intendent and denied the appeal of Cather and Cree Oil Company. Motion
carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to an Executive Session at 8:50 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened by the Mayor at the close of the Executive Session.
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ALTERNATE APPOINTED TO COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
On motion by Green, Mayor Coen appointed Councilman Matney to serve
as an alternate representative of the City Council on the governing
board of the Community Action Council, and directed the City Clerk to
send the Community Action Council a certified statement of the minute
action making said appointment. Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
On.motion by McCracken, the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned, Motion carried,
ATTEST:
Paul C. 4&es
City Clerk
Paul Co ones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
a
Alvin M o Coen
Mayor
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