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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-11-17MINUTES 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. lap' 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. x 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. Page 2 - Council Minutes - 11/17/69 <7j C.t' 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 qi' 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, 116 Page 3 - Council. Minutes - 11/17/69 REPORTS COUNCIL COMMITTEES 1,2,1 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 �- 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. 4 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. 171 Page 4 - Council Minutes - 11/19/69 y 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. f.! 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 . Page 5 - Council Minutes - 11/17/69 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. ,' u 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 ATTEST: (� �'� , (_;� a,, .1V Paul C ones City Clerk NMA�Epdwal N. - E� N. r - Green