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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California,
Monday, November 17, 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.
The Invocation was given by Pastor James Dolin - Calvary Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney, Coen,
Green
Councilmen Absent: None
CONSENT CALENDAR !ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Kaufman, and carried unanimously, the following consent
items were approved and adopted as recommended, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
1. MINUTES - Regular meeting of November 3, 1969 and regular adjourned
meeting of November 10, 1969, as written and on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
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2. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO 5603 - ESSEX LAND COMPANY
Accepted Monument Bond No. 724640 - Improvement Bond No. 724636a - Labor
and Materials Bond No. 724636b (Seaboard Surety Company) and authorized
execution of the Subdivision Agreement - Tract No. 5603.
3. ADDENDUM TO MASTER LIST OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Approved addendum to the original Master List of Landscape Architects
as recommended by the Design Review Board and the Recreation and Parks
Commission.
4. SIGNALIZATION - BROOKHURST STREET - CC-1
Approved plans and specifications for the construction of traffic signals
on Brookhurst Street at Indianapolis Avenue and Yorktown Avenue for an
estimated cost of $50,000.00 to be financed by Orange County Arterial
Highway Financing Project Funds and State Gas Tax Funds, and directed the
Clerk to advertise for bids when the project is released by the Director
of Public Works.
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PETITION FOR RATE INCREASE - YELLOW CAB OF NEWPORT BEACH & COSTA MESA, INC
The City Administrator informed Council of a. Petition for Rate Increase
filed by Yellow Cab Company of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, Inc., and
recommended that this matter be set for public hearing. He further stated
that a, report and recommendation from his office would be forwarded to
Council on November 20, 1969.
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed that a, public hearing be set for
December 8, 1969, on the Petition for Rate Increase filed by Yellow Cab
Company of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa., Inc., pursuant to Section 6821.1
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Motion carried.
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SUB -LEASE - SHERATON BEACH INN - BEAUTY SALON - APPROVED
The Assistant City Administrator requested that Council approve a,
routine sub -lease by California, Electric Construction Company of a por-
tion of the Sheraton -Beach Inn, 21112 Pacific Coast Highway, City, to
Gloria L. Wallis dba. Carousel Hair Fashions.
On motion by Coen, Council approved the subleasing by California,
Electric Construction Company of a, portion of their premises to
Gloria, L. Wallis, dba, Carousel Hair Fashions and directed the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion by Coen, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinances 1540,
1541, 1542, and 1543 by title and waived further reading by the
following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ORDINANCE NO 1540 - AMENDS SECTIONS 0039 AND 0053 - FIRST READING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 0039.AND ADDING SECTION 0053
ENTITLED 'SAVING EFFECT OF TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF CITY LAWS',"
ORDINANCE NO 1541 - ZONE CASE NO 69-12 - FIRST READING
"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 400 FEET SOUTH OF WARNER
AVENUE, 660 FEET WEST OF EDWARDS STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE 69-12)."
ORDINANCE NO 1542 - ZONE CASE NO 69-30 -- FIRST READING
"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 660 FEET NORTH OF BANNING
AVENUE AND 660 FEET EAST OF BUSHARD STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE 69-30)."
ORDINANCE NO 150, - ZONE CASE NO 69-`�i -- FIRST READING
"BAN 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 WARNER
AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 660 FEET FAST OF EDWARDS STREET (ZONE CHANGE
CASE 69-31)."
RESOLUTION NO 3082 - APPROVES TOP OF PIER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - ADOPTED Ah
The City Administrator informed Council that the Resolution to approve
the "Top of the Pier" Development Plan as recommended by the Urban
Land Institute Citizens' Steering Committee had been prepared by the
City Attorney for Council's consideration.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3C82 in full - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE "TOP OF THE
PIER" DEVELOPMENT PLAN AS RECOMMENDED BY THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE
CITIZENS' STEERING COMMITTEE."
On motion by Kaufman, Council passed and adopted Resolution No. 3082
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Shipley, Bartlett,
Coen, Green
None
None
McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
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REPORTS COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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Multi -Housing Zoning Committee
Councilman Matney stated that the Multi -Housing Zoning Committee is
still in the process of gathering information for a report to Council,
and that the committee membership includes Roger Slates, Chairman of
the Planning Commission, Mr. Edward Kerins, President of the Meredith
Gardens Home Owners Association, Mr. Robert Brown, representing Beach
North Property Owners Association, and Mr. Herk McDonald representing
Sol Vista Homeowners Association.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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Appreciation Extended - Participants of Veterans' Day Ceremonies
Councilman McCracken expressed his appreciation to Commander Hal.
Wirtz, American Legion Post #133 and others for their work in planning
the successful Veterans' Day Ceremonies held Sunday, November 9, 1969,
at the Huntington Beach High School Auditorium.
On motion by McCracken, Council directed that a Certificate of Appre-
ciation be sent to Commander Hal Wirtz, American Legion Post #133 for
his service as Co -Chairman of the Veterans' Day Ceremonies. Motion
carried.
Rezoning o_ Property - Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue
Councilman Matney stated that the rezoning of land located on the
east side of Brookhurst Street between Adams and Atlanta, Avenues
from Rl to C4 had generated considerable traffic congestion and
stressed the need for the remainder of the area, to be developed
properly.
Mr. Edward Kerins, President of the Meredith Gardens Homeowners
Association addressed Council and stated that two acres of the land
is leased by the City of Newport Beach, 17 acres are to be leased by
the owner in the near future, and that the usage of the remaining one
third of the land was undetermined. He further stated that the
surrounding homeowners would like to see this particular corner de-
veloped in a. coordinated plan.
Considerable discussion was held by Council on proper zoning in this
area..
On motion by Matney, Council referred the matter to the Planning
Commission for review and report to Council. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
Deck Arrangements - Huntington Harbour
The Director of Building and Safety informed Council of a communica-
tion from Mr. Frank E. Pickett, 16702 Baruna, Lane, City, requesting
a, permit to install an engineered metal canopy over his deck which
extends five feet beyond the bulkhead, to allow use of the deck after
nightfall when dampness descends.
On motion by McCracken, Council directed that the Director of Building
and Safety and the Director of Public Worsts be permitted to approve
or deny such requests. Motion carried.
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APPEAL TO DECISION OF OIL SUPERINTENDENT - E N FRISI.US — HEARING SET
The Clerk informed Council of an appeal filed by Edward N. Frisius,
541 Ivywood Drive, Oxnard, California, to the decision of the Oil
Superintendent that Oil Well "Bennett" #1, located south of Pecan
Avenue and west of 20th Street, be declared an idle well, pursuant to
Sectibn 2331.27 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed that a. public hearin on this
matter be set for the regular adjourned meeting of December �, 1969.
Motion carried.
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APPOINTMENT - DANIEL BRENNAN - DEPUTY CITY CLERK
The Clerk requested that Council approve the appointment of Mr. -Daniel
Brennan, License Supervisor as a, Deputy City Clerk effective
November 17, 1969.
On motion by Shipley Council.approved the appointment of Mr. Daniel
Brennan, License Supervisor, as a. Depu-ty City Clerk effective
November 17, 1969. Motion carried.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - W.O.C.W.B. - REJECTED
The Clerk informed Council that they had been provided with copies of
an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of the West Orange County
Water Board which had been submitted to entities for ratification by
the Directors of the Board.
Councilman McCracken requested that Mr. Jones, Secretary of the West
Orange County Water Board present the matter to Council.
The Secretary of the Water Board addressed Council to explain the pro-
posed amendment of the Joint Powers Agreement of the West Orange
County Water Board.
Following considerable discussion by Council, a, motion was made by
Councilman Shipley to ratify the Joint Powers Agreement Amendment as
proposed by the Directors of the West Orange County Water Board, but
was withdrawn before being voted upon.
Councilman Kaufman stated that he believed that the Directors had not
thoroughly explored other alternatives to this amendment.
Councilman McCracken and Bartlett requested and were granted permission
to abstain from voting on this matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen to reject the Joint Powers Agree-
ment as submitted by the Board of Directors of the West Orange, County
Water Board for ratification, and to direct the Clerk to inform the
Board of their reasons for rejection, and offer alternate suggestions
in connection therewith. When put to a, vote the motion carried, with
Councilmen McCracken and Bartlett abstaining.
RECESS
Mayor Green called a recess of the Council at 5:45 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened at 7:37 P.M. by the Mayor.
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO 69-�2 - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a, public
hearing on Zone Case No. 69-32 on property located on the northwest
corner of Edinger Avenue and Gothard Street for a, change of zone from
M1 Light Industrial District to C4 Highway Commercial District, with
a 50 foot setback from the ultimate right-of-way line.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notifica-
tion, publication and posting on said public hearing hald been met and
that he'had received no communications or written protests to Zone
Case No. 69-32 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning
Commission.
The Planning Director presented a, resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending approval of Zone Case No. 69-32.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open .
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Mr. John Murdy, 1401 Lincoln Lane, Newport Beach, applicant, addressed
Council and gave reasons why he believed the requested zone change
should be granted.
There being no one further 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 Coen, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
.Commission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
effecting the change of zone in Zone Case No. 69-32. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO 69-10 - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Code Amendment No. 69-10 which proposes to (a) amend
Article 943 - C2 Community Business District and Article 945 - C3
General Business District, by adding the requirement that automobile
service stations be permitted, subject to a use permit in both dis-
tricts and (b) require approval by the Board of Zoning Adjustments
.for all uses in the C2, C3 and C4 zones which do not require use per-
mit approval.
The Clerk informed 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
Code Amendment No. 69-10, or to the recommendation of approval of the
Planning Commission.
Mayor Green 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 approved Code Amendment No. 69-10 and
directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Motion carried.
PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING CALLED
Mayor Green called a meeting of the City Parking Authority for Monday,
November 24, 1969, at 5:30 P.M. at the Sheraton Beach Inn, Huntington
Beach, California, and directed the Clerk to notify all newspapers of
said meeting.
INFORMAL MEETING CALLED
Mayor Green called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee -
of -the -Whole for Monday, November 24, 1969, at 8:00 A.M. at the
Sheraton Beach Inn, Huntington Beach, California.
ADJOURNMENT.
On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, November 24, 1969, at
5:30 P.M. at the Sheraton Beach Inn, Huntington Beach, California.
Motion carried.
Pau . Jones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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City Clerk
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