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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, August 4, 1969
Mayor Green 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.
ROLI, CAT,T.
Councilmen Present: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman., Matney, Coen, Green
Councilmen Absent: Shipley
MI N LITES
On motion by Bartlett, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 21,
1969, and the regular adjourned meetings of July 22 and July 28, 1969,
were approved and adopted as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk.
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE,- FREEWAY STUDIES
The City Administrator informed Council of a, communication from Mr. A.
S. Koch., County Road Commissioner, requesting that Council appoint a
City Advisory Committee to develop a channel of communications with the
State,.relating to State Freeway Route Location Studies including Route
57, and also that Councilapprove a proposal.to request that the State
furnish a consultant as a liaison between the State and the community.
The Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve the requests
as outlined in the letter from the County Road Commissioner.
Mayor Green appointed Councilman McCracken to serve as a, member of the
City Advisory Committee and stated that other members would be appointed
at a later date.
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BEACH CLEANING & LIFEGUARD AGREEMENT - APPROVED
The Clerk presented an agreement between the Huntington Pacific Corpora-
tion and the City of Huntington Beach for beach cleaning and lifeguard
services on the beach between Main Street and the easterly limits of Bolsa
Chica State Park for the period beginning July 1, 1969 and ending June 30,
1970.
On motion by Coen, Council approved the agreement between the Huntington
Pacific Corporation and the City of Huntington Beach for lifeguard and.
beach maintenance services from July 1, 1969 through June 30, 1970, and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS - RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
The City Administrator informed Council that the Ocean View School District
had requested additional time before submitting their recommendation for
appointments of representatives to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
He then informed Council of the following recommendations of the other
districts for appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission for
one-year terms to expire June 30, 1970:.
Huntington Beach City School District
Mr. Orville Hanson - replacing Mr. John Wyatt
Westminster School District
The reappointment of Mrs. Ada Clegg
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Fountain Valley School District
The reappointment of Mr. Dale'Coogan
Huntington Beach High School District
The reappointment of Mr. Lee Mosteller
Orange Coast Junior College District
Mr. Jim Curran -- replacing Mr. Bruce Willaims
On motion by Coen, Council approved the recommendations for appointment
to the Recreation and Parks Commission for one year terms expiring
June 30, 1970, as submitted by various school districts. Motion carried.
AGREEMENT - ORANGE COUNT CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council of a proposed joint powers agree-
ment between the cities and the County of Orange designed to help meet
the needs of the Criminal Justice System in Orange County, and to comply
with the requirements of the "Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act
of 1968" which requires cities and counties to unite in presenting pro-
grams and requests to the federal government for any funds required. He
stated that this proposed agreement had been reviewed by the staff and
that Council approval is recommended.
On motion by Bartlett, Council authorized the City Administrator to
enter into the joint powers agreement between the cities and the County
of Orange for said purposes; and further authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion.carried.
TRANSFER OF OIL ANDG'AS LEASE - CITY PROPERTY - JVA LEASE - APPROVED
The City Administrator presented a request from Mr. Carlton Beal for
transfer of an oil and gas lease on city property at the corner of 16th
Street and Palm Avenue which had been continued from the meeting of
July 21, 1969. He stated that he concurred with the Oil Superintendent's
recommendation that the lease be assigned, subject to the following
revisions:
1. Removal of occupied house trailer now located on subject
lease. Give tenant 12 months in which to relocate
trailer in licensed trailer park.
2. Omit Item No. 1 in written agreement between City and
Carlton Beal. Straight 1/6 royalty regardless of the
posted price crude.
3. Require construction of concrete block berm around tanks
to Fire Department specifications.
4. Include in the new a,greement,a, definite termination date
of the lease, at which time the well will be abandoned,
equipment removed, and the property restored to its
original condition. Ten years would seem a rea,sonab-le
time.
The City Attorney informed Council that a fifth revision which provides
that the provisions of Article 21 of the JVA Lease would apply to the
amended lease should be included.
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare the
assignment with conditions, as above, including any other conditions
which may be stipulated by the City Attorney. Motion carried..
SOUTHERN CAL F6RNIA REGIONAL ASSOC OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS - WELCOME
The City Administrator informed the Council that the Southern California
-Regional Association of County Supervisors will be in conference at the
Sheraton Beach Inn on August 7 and 8, 1969.
On motion by Kaufman, Council extended a welcome to the delegates of
the Southern California, Regional Association of County Supervisors from
thre City of Huntington Beach. Motion carried.
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COMMENDATION - TERRY'S COFFEE SHOP AND GREYHOUND DEPOT
The City Administrator informed Council that they had received a copy of
a letter from the Director of Building and Safety commending Terry's
Coffee Shop and Greyhound Bus Depot at 201 Main Street for their contri-
bution to the upgrading of the downtown area.
On motion by Coen, Council directed that a letter of commendation from
the Mayor be sent to Mr. Dan Gillis, the owner, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Terry
the operators of said establishment. Motion carried.
CITIZENS COMMITTEE REPORT - SPECIAL DISTRICTS
The City Administrator presented a report prepared by the Citizens
Committee on Special Districts for Council's information.
On motion by Kaufman, Council referred the report prepared by the Special
Districts Committee to the City Administrator and staff for study, and
commended the members of this committee for their efforts.
CALIFORNIA POLICE OFFICERS' TRAINING FUND
The City Administrator informed Council that the Police Department had
received a check from the California Peace Officers' Training Fund in
the amount of $5,209.55, representing our department's share of funds
which are allocated each year to those police departments qualifying
for money by strictly adhering to the standards set by the Administrative
and „Penal Code of the State of California.
FINAL TRACT ,MAP NO 6893 - LA CUESTA - APPROVED
Thye Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director submitting
fiAarl form of Tract Map No. 6893 for adoption as follows: Developer:
La Cuesta, 6000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California; Location:
Southwest corner of Atlanta Avenue and Bushard Street; Acreage: 27.228;
Lots: 127; 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 the Planning Commission.
The City Council may approve the map, accept the improvements offered
for dedication subject to the 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 of a writing
from such company stating that it will cause preliminary 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 following conditions, and receipt
by such title company of prior written consent to record said map, from
the City Clerk:
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections.
2. Arrangements shall be made for dedication of lots 103 and 104 or the
developer shall enter into negotiations with the City on the purchase
price of said lots. The price shall be determined prior to tract
map recordation and deducted from the park and recreation fee due
and payable.
3. Bond for improvements.
4. Subdivision agreement.
5. Certificate of insurance.
6. Bond for monuments.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on
Final Tract Map No. 6893, and adopted the map subject to conditions
stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
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IMPROVEMENTS - LE BARDPARK- CC-126 -- APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
plans and specifications and Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for the improve-
ment of LeBa.rd Park - Project CC-126 - located between Atlanta and Adams
Avenues.
On motion by Coen, Council approved the plans and specifications for
the improvement of LeBard Park, and directed the City Clerk to advertise
for bids when the project is released by the Director of Public Works.
Motion carried.
SIGNALIZATION - MAGNOLIA STREET - CC-129 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
plans and specifications and Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for the con-
struction and installation of signalization and channelization facilities
on Magnolia. Street at the intersection of Yorktown Avenue, Indianapolis
Avenue and Atlanta, Avenue - Porject CC-129.
On motion by Coen,.Council approved the plans and specifications for the
construction and installation of signalization and channelization facili-
ties at locations, and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids
when the project is released by the Director of Public Works. Motion
carried.
DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 6331 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication for the Director of Public Works
recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements, authorization for
release of the Faithful Performance portion of the Improvement Bond only,
the Monument Bond and the termination of the Subdivision Agreement in
Tract No. 6331 - Buccola Investment Company.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted improvements dedicated for public
us.e in 'Tract No. 6331; authorized the release of faithful performance
portion of the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond, and termination
of the Subdivision Agreement, and directed that the developer be notified
by the City Clerk and the bonding company be notified by the City Trea.s -
urer of the termination of this bond. Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - HARBOR EAST COMPANY - TRACT NO 6231 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from.. the Director of Public Works of
Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, Labor and Material Bond and Subdivision
Agreement for Tract No. 6231 - Harb'or East Company.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted Monument Bond No. SCR-707-07-35,
Improvement Bond No. SCR-707-07-34, Labor and Material Bond No. SCR-707-
07-34a, - Fireman's Fund Insurance Company; approved Subdivision Agree-
ment for Tract No. 6231, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk tct,
execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion carried —
SUBDIVISION ,.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - HELEN INVEST CO INC - TRACT NO 6356 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Monument Bond, Faithful. Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond and
Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 6356 - Helen Investment Co., Inc.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 839452 Faithful
Performance Bond No. 839451, Labor and Material Bond No. 839�51a, -
General Insurance Company of America; approved the Subdivision Agreement
for�Tract No. 6356, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the document on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
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DRAINAGE EASEMEk - SO CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY - RES 3029 - ADOPTED
The Clerk presented a, transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
a, resolution. requesting authorization for payment of $200.00 to Southern
California. Edison Company for a. 15 foot drainage easement for construction
of a storm drain across their right-of-way south of Garfield Avenue and
west of Brookhurst Street in Drainage Area #6B, Transmitted also, was
the original and "vault" copy of the easement deed, executed by the
Southern California Edison Company.
On motion by Coen, Council accepted the easement deed from the California
Edison Company and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same
on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO 30295 EXPENDITURE FROM DRAINAGE AREA 6B FUND - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3029 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
MONEY FROM THE DRAINAGE AREA 6B FUND."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
3029, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
REQUEST - WEST�66NGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
The Clerk read a communication from the West Orange County Water Board
which recommended that the City of Huntington Beach increase their
deposit to $28,000.00 to cover purchases of water, and further recommend-
ing that during the winter months when water usage drops, the Fiscal
Agent for the Board be authorized to invest any surplus money held on
behalf of the entities to earn interest which would later be returned to
the same entities.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed that the City°s deposit for
water purchase be increased from $25,000.00 to $28,000.00, and author-
ized the Fiscal Agent to invest excess amounts of said deposits in
short-term periods with the interest to be returned to the City. Motion
carried.
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ORDINANCE NO 1514 - ZONE CASE NO 69-18 - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1514 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE B4,AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF
ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF MAGNOLIA STREET, SOUTH OF GARFIELD
AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 69=18)."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 15.14,
and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken; Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
ORDINANCE NO 1515 - ZONE CASE NO 69-13 - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1515 a second reading by title - "AN ORDI-
NANCE 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 WEST OF ALABAMA STREET, SOUTH OF
ADAMS AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 69-13)."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1515,
and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
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ORDINANCE NO 1516 OBSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN PASSAGES - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1516 a, second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE 734 ENTITLED, 'OBSTRUCTING
PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE'."
On motion by Coen, Council further reading of Ordinance No. 1516, and
passed and adopted -same by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken., Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
ORDINANCE NO 1517 } ZONE CASE NO 69-16 - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1517 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 WEST ,SIDE OF SPRINGDALE STREET,
SOUTH OF EDINGER AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE No. 69-16)."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1517.
When put to a. vote the motion passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO 1518 ?I - ZONE CASE NO 69-19 - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1518 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 NORTHEAST CORNER OF CAMERON
STREET AND NEWMAN STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 69-19)."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1518.
When put to a. vote the motion passed unanimously.
ORD 1519 - NEW ARTICLE 814 - UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE - FIRST READING
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1519 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 81., AND ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE
814 ENTITLED, 'UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE,' 1967 EDITION."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1519.
When put to a vote the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO �0 d0 SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3030 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL'OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE QUIT-
CLAIM DEED THEREFOR."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 30303
and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
RESOLUTION NO '�0'�l�- LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3031 by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE ATTENDANCE OF
OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS OF THE CITY AT THE SEVENTY-FIRST ANNUAL
CONFERENCE OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES."
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Mayor Green requested that Resolution No. 3031 be amended to include the
attendance of the Co-ordinator of Recreation and Parks Development.
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3031,
as amended, and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
RESOLUTION NO 3032 - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR PARK - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3032 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST
AND NECESSITY REQUIRES THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR
CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC PARK AND USES INCIDENTAL THERTO,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF SAID PROPERTY OR NEGOTIATION FOR
ACQUISITION, AND DIRECTING ITS ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION."
On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 30325
and passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen; None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Shipley
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Status of Tidelands Bill
Councilman Kaufman inquired as to the status of AB 1636 introduced by
Assemblyman Burke which would provide for allocation of General Fund
monies, upon approval of the State Lands Commission, to cities that
request aid in abating oil spills.
The City Administrator informed Council that AB 1636 had cleared the
Assembly and is presently in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources.
Upgrading of Downtown Area.
Mr. 011in Cleveland, Director of Building and Safety addressed Council
and stated that he felt Terry's Coffee Shop and the Greyhound Bus Depot
at 201 Main Street, was a move -in the right direction toward upgrading
of the downtown area.
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Selection of Architect for Design of Fire Stations
Fire Chief Picard addressed Council and stated that a. list of archi-
tectural candidates for the design of the Gothard central fire facility
near Ellis Avenue, and the fire station in the Murdy industrial tract
on Gothard Street south of Warner Avenue, had been submitted to the
Design Review Board for study in making a choice of an architect.
Architectural Drat of Civic Center.
The City Administrator informed Council that the staff and the Civic
Center architects will meet Thursday, August 7th, to review the rough
draft of the architectural plans for the new Civic Center.
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SUA Study - Community Center --Approved
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Administrator and the
Co-ordinator of Recreation and Parks Development to negotiate an agree-
ment with SUA,.Inc. to study space need requirements for a center which
would serve the needs of the youth, teens, and senior citizens of the
community. Motion carried.
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Report on Parksite
The Assistant City Administrator informed Council that the city was in
the process of having a deed prepared for a, 12 acre parksite located at
the corner of Springdale Street and Heil Avenue.
COUNCIL PERMIT GRANTED - WILLIAM H. BALKE III - "SOUND SPECTRUM"
The Clerk presented an application for a Council Permit from William
H. Balke lli, B--88, Surfside Colony, Surfside, to conduct a business of
a record and tape store at 115 Main Street, City, to be known as "Sound
Spectrum."
On motion by Coen., Council granted a permit to William H. Balke III, to
conduct the business of a, record and tape store at said location, and
directed the City Clerk to issue a business license for same. Motion
carried.
COUNCIL PERMIT APPLICATION - G. COVELL - DEFERRED TO EVENING PORTION
The Clerk presented an application for a Council Permit from Gilbert
Covell, 14201 Locust Street, Westminster, to conduct a night club and
dancing establishment called "Syndicate 3000" at 302 Pacific Coast
Highway, City. He suggested that this matter be deferred to the evening
portion of the meeting as Mr. Covell believed that this was the time
his application would be heard by Council.
Mayor Green directed that this matter be deferred to the evening portion
of the Council meeting.
RECESS
The Mayor called a, recess of the Council at 5:15 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 7:35 P.M. by the Mayor.
APPOINTMENTS - SYSTEMS ANALYSIS COMMITTEE
Mayor Green announced the appointments of the following persons to the
Systems Analysis Committee which has been formed to investigate the
possibility of using a systems approach to solving municipal problems
and to determine the extent that the city should be involved in data,
processing.
Councilman Alvin M. Coen Chairman
Mr. Robert Fisler
Mr. Richard J. Waidz,unas
Mr. Richard Belyea
Mr. Michael Bokor
YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Administrator to prepare'
a report regarding the'feasibili.ty of establishing a, Youth Activities
Fund, for presentation at the meeting of Autust 18th. Motion carried.
COUNCIL PERMIT - G,COVELI"- "SYNDICATE 3000" - DENIED
The Clerk presented an application for a Council Permit from Gilbert
Covell, 14201 Locust Street, Westminster, to conduct a teen night club
and dancing establishment called "Syndicate 3000" at 302 Pacific Coast
Highway, City, which had been deferred from the earlier portion of the
meeting.
Mr. Gilbert Covell addressed Council and spoke at length on his request
for said Council Kermit to operate the teen night club and dancing,.
establishment called "Syndicate 3000".
After hearing the matter, on motion by Coen, Council made a, finding that
the operation of the "Syndicate 3000" is detrimental to the health,
safety, welfare and morals of the City; and upon such finding Council
denied the license renewal, and directed the Clerk to refrain from
issuing said license. Motion carried.
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CE NO 69-5 - TT MAP NO 6874 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - CONTINUED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for the contin-
uance of a public hearing on an appeal filed by Aetna Savings and Loan
Association to the denial by the Planning Commission of Tentative Tract
Map No. 6814 and Conditional Exception No. 69-5. The hearing had been
opened at the meeting of July 21, 1969, and continued to this date.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending denial for Council's information.
Mr. Jerry Jones, 16771 Bayview Drive, Sunset Beach, addressed Council
and stated that he was opposed to. -the subdivision and recommended addi-
tional conditions that he felt should be imposed before approval be
granted.
Mr. Samuel:McNeil, 16222 Tiberon Place, City, addressed Council and stated
that neither he nor approximately ten neighbors had received notice of
this hearing, and requested a continuance of this matter.
Mr. C. 0. Akers, 3261 Falkland Circle, City, addressed Council and ex-
pressed his opposition, as he believed a reduction of lot sizes as re-
quested by the developer was unwarranted.
Mr. Jack McKenna, 16621 Channel Lane, City, addressed Council and stated
that he believed there had been a misunderstanding regarding the notifi-
cation of this hearing.
Mrs. C. 0. Akers, 3261 Falkland Circle, City, addressed Council and stated
that she felt people were confused as to the time of the hearing.
Mr. Gordon Hatch, 16692 Baruna Circle, City, representing property owners
in Huntington Harbour, addressed Council and stated that he believed that
people were not opposed to development of the property, but to the sub-
standard lot sizes planned by the developer.
Mr. George Shibata, Attorney, representing the appellant, addressed
Council and gave reasons why he believed his client's appeal should be
granted by the Council, and spoke in detail concerning the conditions
which the developer planned to meet, should his appeal be granted.
Mr. Victor Sabah, 2211 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, representing Aetna
Savings and Loan Association, addressed Council and gave reasons why he
believed that CE 69'W5 and TT Nap` No.. b.8..7"houlJ-1W approved by Council.
Mr. Jerry Jones, again addressed Council and discussed the reasons why he
believed development of this project was not feasible.
Mr. Jim DeGuelle, 1011 California Street, City, addressed Council regarding
the private streets which are planned for this project.
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.
Considerable discussion was held by Council regarding plans for the
implementation of bulkheading in the development.
On motion by Bartlett, Council deferred action on Conditional Exception
No. 69-5 and Tentative Tract Map No. 6874 to the meeting of August 18,
1969. Motion carried.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:50 P.M. Council was re-
convened at 10:15 P.M. by the Mayor.
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ZONE CASE No 69-17 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO R3 PORTION - CONTINUED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for the contin-
uance of as public hearing on Zone Case No. 69-17, and an appeal filed
by John D. Lusk to the denial by the Planning Commission of a. portion
thereof. The hearing was opened at the meeting of July 21, 1969, and
continued to this date.
The Planning Director presented a, resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending denial of the R3 portion, for Council's con-
sideration.
The Clerk informed Council, that communications had been received from
the Chamber of Commerce and from Dr. Ralph Bauer of the Ocean View School
District, regarding this matter.
Dr. Ralph Bauer, 16119 Bedford Lane, City, representing the Ocean View
School District, addressed Council and stated that he wa,s opposed to
the requested zone change as it would impose an additional burden on
the Ocean View School District.
Mrs. Diana Wright, representing the Huntington Beach League of Women
Voters, addressed Council and stated that she felt the requested zone
change would impair the services of the school district, and submitted
a. copy of a, letter from the League regarding this matter.
Mr. Rudy Braebrick, 15302 Cambray Lane, addressed Council and submitted
a, petition listing approximately 160 names of persons opposing this change
of zone.
Mr. Robert Oslan, 7142 Bluesails Drive, City, addressed Council and
stated his opposition to the requested change of zone.
Mr. Ronald Bauer, 6962 Na•oa, Circle, City, addressed Council and stated
that he was opposed to the°change of zone as it constituted a, deviation
from the Master Plan for the area,.
Mr. Bill Martin, 5161 Tassman Drive, addressed Council and stated his
opposition in this matter as he believed the area's tax base would be
substantially reduced.
Mr. Karl C. Brown, 15670 Hummingbird Lane, City, addressed Council and
stated his opposition to the requested change of zone.
Mr. Ronald Coyne, 16222 Honolulu Lane, City, addressed Council and stated
that he believed the requested change of zone would not serve the best
interests of the area.
Mr. R. J. Reed, 16261 Magellan Lane, City, addressed Council and stated
his opposition in this matter.
Mrs. Carol Morris, 7131 Stonewood, City, addressed Council and gave reasons
why she opposed a. change of zone in this area,.
Mr. John Lusk, the developer of the property addressed Council and ex-
plained why he believed that the construction of an apartment complex
constituted good land usage.
Mr. Bill Woods, President of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce,
introduced Mr. Dick Belyea,, Chairman of Industrial Relations, to the
members of Council. Mr. Belyea then stated that he supported the change
of zone.
Mr. Bill Back, Director of Economic Development for the Chamber of
Commerce, addressed Council and stated that approval of this project
would serve the best interests of the City.
Mr. Richard Volpert, representing Peck Estates, addressed Council and
stated that he was in favor of the zone change.
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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 approved the action of the Planning
Commission for a change of zone from M1-A 20,000 to Ml-A 15,000, and
further approved the request for a change of zone from Ml-A to C4, with
a 50 foot setback. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kaufman to rezone the MI --A area. consti-
tuting approximately 8 acres slated for first phase development to R3,
but was withdrawn before being put to a. vote.
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed that the R3 portion of Zone Case
No. 69-17 be referred back to the Planning Commission for recommendation
regarding the rezoning of the MI -A area enveloping approximately 8 acres
of land slated for first phase development to R3. When put to a vote
the motion passed.
RECESS
The Mayor called a. recess of the Council at 12:01 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 12:10 P.M. by the Mayor. _
UP 69-32 - CE 6-44 f APPEAL - PUBLIC HEARING - MAJOR "D" CORP - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal filed by Major "D" Corporation to the denial by the
Planning Commission of Conditional Exception No. 69-44 to permit a reduc-
tion of the required off-street parking spaces for a 152 bed, type "L"
(long-term psychiatric care) sanitarium from 102 parking spaces to 70
parking spaces as shown on the plot plan, on property located on the
south side of Holland Drive approximately 265 feet east from the center-
line of Beach Boulevard; and also appealing the decision of the Planning
Commission in denying Use Permit No. 69-32 to permit the construction
and operation of said sanitarium on approximately 3.36 acres of land in
the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District at said location.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifica-
tion, publication, and posting on said public hearing had been met and
that he had received a communication from Mr. and Mrs. John Figler,
17381 Marken Lane, City, supporting approval of this matter, and a peti-
tion originally filed with the Planning Commission, listing 77 persons
in the area who are opposed to the granting of UP No. 69-32 and CE
No. 69-44/
At this time staff reports were presented for Councilts information.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
Mrs. Gloria Oswald, 8202 Holland Drive, City, addressed Council and
requested a definition of the proposed development.
Mr. Roger Gehring, 17432 Martha Lane, City, addressed Council and gave
reasons why he believed the best use of the land would not be obtained
by the location of such a facility.
Mr. Al Klingensmith, Attorney, 1?791 Beach Boulevard, City, addressed
Council and submitted a petition listing 156 persons opposed to the
appeal.
Mrs. Kathryn Sheldon, 8047 Slater Avenue, City, addressed Council and
stated that she was opposed to the type of facility planned for the area.
Mr. Joe Evans, 17021 Sims Street, City, Real Estate Broker, representing
Major "D" Corporation, a,dd.ressed.Council and gave reasons why his clientrs
appeal should be granted.
Mrs. Dorothy Conrad, 17421 Marken Lane, addressed Council and stated that
she was in support of the proposed development.
Mrs. Sherry Painter, City, addressed Council and gave reasons why she
felt that approval should be given to CE No. 69-44 and UP No. 69-32.
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Mr. David Evans, Director of Operations for Major "D" Corporation, add.ressed
Council and gave reasons why he believed the proposed development would be
compatible with the surrounding area.
Mr. John Gushon, 630 N. Rosemead Road, Pasadena,, architect of the proposed
development, addressed Council and presented an outline of the design of
the proposed facility.
There being no one .further present to speak onthe matter, and there being
no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed
by the Mayor.
A motion was made by Councilman McCracken to overrule the Planning Com-
mission. and grant Use Permit 69-32 and Conditional Exception 69-44 with
the following conditions:
(1) That approval be obtained from the Comprehensive Health Planning
Association'
(2) That Policy restrictions be included into Use Permit 69-32 and a.
copy of same be sent to the Placement Officer for guidance in the
admission of patients
(3) That this matter be referred to the Board of Zoning Adjustments to
impose any conditions that may be necessary.
When put to a, vote the motion passed.
:ZC 69-21 - PUBLI& HEARING - PC RESOLUTION OF INTENT - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this wa,s the day and hour set for a public hear-
ing for the purpose of considering a Resolution of Intent of the Planning
Commission for a, change of zone from RA-0 Residential Agricultural District,
combined with oil production, on property located approximately 145' north
of Garfield Avenue, between Crystal and Stewart Streets.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal requirements for notifica-
tion, publication and posting on. said public hearing ha,d been met and that
he had 'received no communications or written protests to the Planning
Commission Resolution. of Tntent.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no pro-
tests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Coen, Council sustained the Planning Commission and approved
Zone Case No. 69-21, an.d directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance
effecting the change of zone. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - LIST OF WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES FOR 1969
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing to hear objections of property owners shown on the list of Weed
and Rubbish Abatement Charges for the year 1969, as posted at the outside
entrance to the Council Chamber, in accordance with Government Code,
Chapter 13, Article 3, State of California., to the charges listed thereon.
The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Posting Notices of Weed Abatement
Charges, as certified by James R. Wheeler, Street Superintendent.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
There being no objections voiced, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
A motion was made by Kaufman, that the Weed Abatement Charges covering the
year 1969, as posted at the entrance to the Council Chamber, be confirmed
and any charges listed thereon not paid by August 4, 1969, be certified
to the County offices for inclusion on the 1969-70 Tax Roll. Motion carried.
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REMAINDER OF COUNCIL MEETING CONTINUED
Mayor Green directed that the balance of the items on the agenda consist-
ing of items R-5 and 6 and Oral Communications be deferred to the meeting
of August 18, 1969, and since the appeals under items R7 and 8 have been
withdrawn by the appellant it will not be necessary to hear these items.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Kaufman, the regular meeting of the City Council adjourned
at 1:15 A.M., August 5, 1969, to Wednesday, August 6, 1969, at 7:30 P.M.
in the Council Chambers. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Pau Jones
City Clerk
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
9391