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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, March 16, 1970
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.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Coen, Green
Councilmen Absent: Matney
RECESS - PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING CONVENED
Mayor Green called a recess of the Council at 4:37 P.M. He then called
a meeting of the Parking Authority of the City of Huntington Beach to
order.
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CONTRACT - PARKING FACILITIES - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - APPROVED
The City Administrator presented a contract between the City and the
Huntington Beach Parking Authority to expend Contingency Fund money for
Parking Authority Administrative offices and parking facilities, for the
Directors consideration.
On motion by Kaufman, the Authority approved the contract between the
City and the. Huntington Beach Parking Authority for the expenditure of
Contingency Fund money for Parking Authority Administrative offices and
related parking facilities and authorized the Chairman and Secretary to
execute same on behalf of the Authority. Motion carried.
ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT - DIEHL EVANS & CO. - 1269 - RECEIVED & FILED
On motion by McCracken, the Chairman ordered the report from the firm of
Diehl Evans and Company for the year ending 1969, received and filed.
Motion carried.
RCS. NO. 13 - PARKING AUTHORITY - CONTINGENCY FUND EXPENDITURE - ADOPTED
The Secretary read Resolution No. 13 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPEN-
DITURE OF CONTINGENCY FUND MONEY IN THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION
FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING FACILITIES AND FACILITIES INCIDENTAL,
AND RELATED THERETO IN THE PARKING AUTHORITY PROJECT."
On motion by Bartlett, the Authority waived further reading of Resolution
No. 13 and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: Matney
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION - BEACH PARKING LOT - CC-081
On motion by Coen, the Parking Authorit Directors accepted work performed
on the Beach Parking Lot -- Project CC -Oh - completed by Strecker Con-
struction Company for a final contract amount of $1,326,045.79; and
directed the Secretary to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange
County Recorder. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT OF PARKING AUTHORITY
On motion by McCracken, the meeting of the Parking Authority was
adjourned at 4:40 P.M. Motion carried.
COUNCIL RECONVENED
Mayor Green reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council of the
-City of. Euntington Beach at 4:40 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS REMOVED FROM! CONSENT CALENDAR)
Councilman Kaufman requested that the Central Library Architectural Con-
tract be del6ted from the Consent Calendar in order to hold separate dis-
cussion on the matter.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS APPROVED
Following the reading by title of Resolutions contained therein, on
motion by Coen, the following consent items were approved and adopted
as recommended, by the following roll call, vote:
AYES: Councilmen, Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney
1. MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 2, 1970 and the Regular Adjourned
Meeting of March 9, 1970, as written and on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
2. REVISED BY-LAWS - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Approved the change of meeting day of the Design Review Board from the
second and fourth Wednesday, to the Thursdays following the first and
third Mondays of the month, as recommended by the Secretary of the Design
Review Board.
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3. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 7046 - NEWPORT BALBOA SAVINGS & LOAN
Accepted Monument Bond No. 395-13-9 , Improvement Bond No. 395-13-93,
Labor and Materials Bond No. 395--13-93a, - (Hartford Accident and Indemnity
Company); approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement -
Tra,ct 7046.
4. RESOLUTIONS
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RESOLUTION NO.f3146 - ADOPTED - REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 138
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 7-G FUND."
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RESOLUTION NO. 3147 - ADOPTED - REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NO-. 70-D2
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 5-C FUND."
5. CONTRACT APPROVED - H.B. PARKING AUTHORITY
Approved contract between the City and the Huntington Beach Parking Author-
ity for the expenditure of Contingency Fund money for Parking Authority
Administrative offices and related parking facilities, and authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
6. REQUESTFTO ATTEND I.I.M.C. ANNUAL CONFERENCE - GRANTED
Granted the request of the City Clerk for permission to attend the Annual
Conference of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks to be held
May 17 through May 21, 1970 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with reasonable
expenses allowed.
7. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - SPRINGDALE BRIDGE - CC-083
Accepted work on the widening of the Springdale Bridge - Project CC-083 -
completed by Burnett Constructors for a, final contract amount of $129,707.45
and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with.the Orange
County Recorder.
8. REQUEST TO ATTEND FACTORY MUTUAL TEST FACILITY - FIRE MARSHAL
Granted the request of the Fire Chief for permission to send he Fire
Marshal to the Factory Test Facility in Gloucester, Massachusetts, for
two days, with reasonable expenses allowed.
9. FINAL TRACT MAP NO, 7102 - WM LYON DEVELOPMENT CO.
Accepted offers of dedication as shown on Final Tract Map No. 7102,
located 660 feet east of Bushard Street and 660 feet north of Banning
Avenue; Acreage: 8.722; Lots: 28 - Lots 1-27 Rl, Lot 28, Park Site;
Developer: William Lyon Development Company, Huntington Beach, Califor-
nia; and adopted the map subject to standard conditions set forth by the
Department of Public Works and Planning Department in Resolution No. 3056,
adopted October 20, 1969, with the stipulation that said map shall be
recorded prior to December 16, 1970 and that Lot 28 shall be set aside
for park purposes, with the developer and the City entering into negotia-
tion for dedication and purchase of the park site, prior to any occupancy
in the tract.
Further, instructed the City Clerk that he may affix his signature to the.
map and deposit same with any licensed title company after receipt of
writing from such company stating that it will cause preliminary proces-
sing of such map by the County, but will not record said map or cause it
to be recorded until the completion of all the conditions and receipt by
such title company of prior written consent to record said map, from the
City Clerk.
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YOUTH COALITION COMMITTEE - "WEEK OF AGAPI" - LAKE PARK CLUBHOUSE'
Mr. Jim Sampson, Chairman of the Youth Coaltion Committee informed Council
that their organization planned to hold an event called the "Week of
Agapi" at the Lake Park Clubhouse and requested that Council authorize
an expenditure of $50.00 for refreshments to be reimbursed to the City
from ticket sale proceeds..
Mayor Green stated that this expenditure had been previously authorized,
but that he had requested Mr. Sampson's presence at the meetin� tonight
for the purpose of informing the Council of the "Week of Agapi event
planned by the committee.
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FISH & CHIP'OPERATION - MUNICIPAL PIER - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council of a, recommendation from the
Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development, that Pier Building 1 on the
municipal pier be leased by the city to Mr. Carl McCul.lah for a fish and
chip !operation.
On motion by Coen, Council approved the recommendation of the:Directors
of Harbors,. Beaches and Development and approved the lease of Pier Build-
ing 1 to Mr. Carl McCulla,h to conduct a, fish and chip operation and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk, upon approval by the City.'Attorney,
to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance
Nos. 1560, 1561, 1563 and 1564 by title, waived further reading and
passed and adopted same by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES:. Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney
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ORDINANCE NO. 1560 - ADOPTED - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9511 (4) AND 9551.1, AND
AMENDING AND ADDING CERTAIN SECTIONS PERTAINING TO PERMITTED USES IN
THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS."
ORDINANCE NO.'1561 - DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY - ADOPTED
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 1254 RELATING TO DISPOSITION
OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY."
ORDINANCE NO.7e1563 - ADOPTED - 8NVORCEMENT - USE PERMIT
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9730.19 AND ARTICLE 984+• BY
RENUMBERING CERTAIN SECTIONS; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 902 ENTITLED 'ENFORCE-
MENT", SECTIONS 9101.3.1, 9161.3.1 AND 9201.3.1, CHAPTER 93, ENTITLED
"PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT" ADDING DEFINITIONS TO SECTION 9700,
AND ADDING ARTICLE 984, ENTITLED FUSE PERMIT".
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ORDINANCE NO. 1564 - ADOPTED -'COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT'
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RENUMBERING ARTICLE 966, ENTITLED 'S1 DISTRICT,'
AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 966, ENTITLED, 'COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT'."
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ORDINANCE NO. 1565 - ADOPTED - 'CIVIC DISTRICT SUFFIX'
Considerable discussion was held by Council regarding Ordinance No. 1565.
Fire Chief Picard spoke briefly regarding the addition of the 'Civic
District Suffix' to the code and its effect upon the Design Review Board.
On motion by Shipley, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance
No. 1565 by title and waived further reading by the following unanimous
roll call vote:
AYES:' Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES:. Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney
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On motion by Bartlett, Council passed and adopted Ordinance No. 1565 by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES- Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance
Nos. 1567, 1568, 1569, 1570 and 1571 by title and waived further reading
by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney
ORDINANCE NO. 1567 - ZONE CASE 69-45 - 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 ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
ATLANTA AVENUE AND BUSHARD STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 69-45)."
ORDINANCE NO 1568 - ZONE CASE 70-3 - 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 AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
BUSHARD ,STREET AND ADAMS AVENUE."
ORDINANCE NO. 1569 - MOBILE X-RAY UNITS - FIRST READING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER 36 ESTABLISHING REGULA-
TIONS FOR MOBILE XRAY UNITS."
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ORDINANCE NO. 1570 - BOARD .OF APPEALS - FIRST RFADING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 81 ENTITLED, 'BUILDING,'
SECTIONS 8116 THROUGH 8116.12 CREATING A BOARD OF APPEALS, AND ESTABLISH-
ING PROCEDURES THEREFOR."
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ORDINANCE NO. 1571 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - FIRST READING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9852.2, AND AMENDING CERTAIN
SECTIONS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S DESIGN REVIEW BOARD."
RECESS
Mayor Green called a recess of the Council at 5:47 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened at 7:45 P.M. by the Mayor.
CERTIFICATE"'OF SERVICE - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Mayor Green presented a Certificate of Service to Mr. Dave Wilson in
appreciation of his service on the Design Review Board from October 28,
1968 to February 16, 1970.
COMMENDATION - DIANE REED
Mayor Green presented a Citation to Diane Reed of the Huntington Beach
Evening News, commending her for her accomplishments in the field of
journalism and citing her as an outstanding example of the journalists
who daily bring the news to the citizens of Huntington Beach.
REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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Systems Analysis & Data Processing Committee
Councilman Coen stated that the Systems Analysis and Data Processing
Committee would meet on March 19, 1970, to undertake an analysis of the
Capital Improvement Program.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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Hearing - Dissolution of Harbor District
Mayor Green stated that an Assembly Committee hearing on the proposed
Harbor District bills would be held March 19, 1970, in Sacramento. He
stated that Mr. Tom Severns, Development Coordinator, and Mr. Doyle
Miller, City Administrator, would represent the City, and that he would
attend as President of the Orange County Division of the League of
California, Cities.
Task Force- on Coastline Preservation
Mayor Green stated that Lt. Governor Reineke's Task Force Committee on
Coastline Preservation had submitted their recommendations to Governor
Reagan and that a, resolution from the Lt. Governor's office would be
submitted to the coastal cities with a, request that they adopt same,
in order to discourage major developments and encroachment on coastal
land.
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AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT - CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY
On motion by Kaufman, Council authorized the City Administrator to
execute a contract with Mr. Neutra which would be, in effect, the same
as the Meyer contract on the Civic Center in which we pay a, fee of
72i per cent, and that the elements of the contract conform to the
Ordinances of the City of Huntington Beach; that there be no retainer,
and that we execute a, contract instead at the earliest possible moment.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney
The discussion following the motion clarified the intent of Councilman
Kaufman that the contract agreed upon, between the City and the
architectural firm of Richard and Dion Neutra, Architects, be a, full
service contract similar to the contract between the City and Kurt
Meyer and Associates for the design of the new Civic Center.
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Study Requested - Police Department
Councilman Coen requested that pursuant to Police Chief Robitaille's
request, a study be made of the building security section of the City
of Oakland Crime Prevention Code.
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Administrator to study
the matter for report to Council. Motion carried.
Springdale - Heil Parksite
Councilman Coen spoke briefly regarding the proposed sale of one acre
of the Springdale -Heil Parksite to the Boys' Club. He stated that he
believed the Recreation and Parks Commission should establish a policy
in this matter for approval of Council.
Considerable discussion was held between Council and staff but no action
was taken on the matter.
Agreemenl- Chamber of Commerce
Discussion was held by Council regarding the continuance of the contract
for industrial promotion presently in effect between the City of
Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen to terminate the contract for
industrial promotion between the City and the Chamber of Commerce
but was withdrawn before being voted upon. The matter was then deferred
to later in the meeting.
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COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
Issuance o�_Dog License Tags - Annual Rabies Clinic
The Clerk informed Council of the annual rabies clinic to be conducted
by the Huntington Beach Rotary Club on March 19, 1970, at the Huntington
Beach Headquarters Fire Station, and requested that the Animal Control
officer be granted permission to issue dog licenses for the coming year
at the clinic.
On motion by Shipley, Council authorized the Animal Control Officer to
issue dog licenses for the coming year at the rabies clinic to be held
at the Huntington Beach Headquarters Fire Station between 6:00 P.M.
and 9:00 P.M. on March 19, 1970. Motion carried.
Agreement-3yChamber of Commerce
The City Administrator informed Council that the industrial promotion
contract between the Chamber of Commerce and the City expired on
January 1, 1970, but that the contract had a condition for continuance
on a month -to -month basis.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen to extend the industrial promotion
contract between the City and the Chamber of Commerce, retroactive from
January 1, 1970 to June 30, 1970, on a month -to -month basis, under the
same terms and conditions as stipulated in the contract with payment
to be made from the Music Promotion Fund in the sum of $9800.00.
Councilman Kaufman asked if a, Councilman, who also is a Director or
member of the Chamber of Commerce, could vote on the motion, as he
believed that perhaps a conflict of interest might be involved.
The City Attorney informed Council that if the Chamber of Commerce
is considered to be a legislative lobby involved in political interests
of the City, then a Director or even possibly a member of the Chamber
may be in conflict, should they participate in the vote.
Councilmen Kaufman, Bartlett and McCracken then requested to abstain
from the vote due to a possible conflict of interest, on the advice
of the City Attorney.
The motion failed to pass because of lack of quorum on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney
ABSTAIN: Councilmen. Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman
Councilman Coen then asked the City Attorney if it would be possible
for the abstaining Council members to participate in the vote, by
recognizing the possible conflict but making the statement that no
monetary gain could be realized by their participation.
The City Attorney informed Council that he believed this would be
justified in view of the fact that they participated in previous
actions on this matter.
Mayor Green stated that he believed that Councilman McCracken should
abstain from the vote as he is a Director of the Chamber.
The same motion was again voted upon and passed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: McCracken
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A motion was made by Councilman Coen, that a position be established
for an Industrial Coordinator within the Personnel Resolution for the
purpose of expediting industrial development in the City effective
July 1, 1970, and the City Administrator be directed to recruit for
same. When voted upon, the motion failed to pass by the following tie
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney
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APPLICATION FOR COUNCIL PERMIT - RETAIL SALES - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a petition for Council permit from Mr. Michael C.
Peirce and Mr. and Mrs. William L. Weingand, a partnership, to conduct
a business of retail sales of musical records, tapes and related acces-
sories at 115 Main Street, City.
The Clerk presented a copy of the Police report to Council and informed
them that he had denied the application for license because of the
location of the proposed business in the area under condemnation by
the City.
Mr. Weingand, the applicant addressed Council and presented an outline
of the proposed business.
On motion by Kaufman, Council granted a Council Permit to Mr. Michael
C. Peirce and Mr. and Mrs. William Weingand to operate the business of
retail sales of musical records, tapes and related accessories at
115 Main Street, City, and directed the City Clerk to issue a business
license for same. Motion carried.
RECESS
Mayor Green called a recess of the Council at 9:10 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened at 9:33 P.M. by the Mayor.
PUBLIC HE - PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 70-1 - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 70-1 for a north -south
connection between Speer Avenue and Slater Avenue at a point located
approximately 1200 feet west of Beach Boulevard.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting on said public hearing had been met and that
he had received no communications or written protests to Precise Plan
of Street Alignment No. 70-1 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 Precise Plan No. 70-1.
Mayor Green requested and was granted permission to abstain from con-
sideration of the matter, and turned the proceedings over to Mayor
Pro--tempore McCracken.
Mayor Pro-tempore McCracken 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 Coen, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commis-
sion with Mayor Green abstaining, and directed the City Attorney to pre-
pare an ordinance effecting the precise plan of street alignment.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 70-2 - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 70-2, for the purpose
of considering a Precise Plan of Street Alignment to precise plan the
alignment of the southerly extension of Delaware Street between Frankfort
Avenue and Atlanta Avenue,
The Clerk informed Council that: all legal requirements for notifica-
tion, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met and
that he had received no communications or written protests to Precise
Plan of Street Alignment No. 70-2 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 Precise Plan No. 70-2.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
There being no one present to speak on the matter and no protests filed,
either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effect-
ing the precise plan of street alignment. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HARING - ZONE CASE NO. 69-35 - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 69-35, on property located on the south side
of Detroit Avenue and west of the extension of Delaware Street, for a
change of zone from R3 Office -Professional District and R2 Two Family
Residence District, to R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting on said public hearing had been met and that he
had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 69-35,
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. 69-35.
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 Coen, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commis-
sion and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting
the change of zone in Zone Case No. 69-35. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 70-5 - APPROVED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 70-5, on property located on the southwest
corner of Warner Avenue and Bolsa Chica Street, for a change of zone
from C2 Community Business District to C4 Highway Commercial District,
with. a, 50 foot setback from the-1timate right-of-way line.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting on said public hearing had been met and that
he had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case
No. 70-5 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. 70-5.
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Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
Mr. Robert Dingwall, 19791 Estuary Lane, City, addressed Council and
stated that he did not oppose the zone case but requested that the matter
of building structures so near the end of an airport runway be investi-
gated by Council.
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 Commis-
sion and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting
the change of zone in Zone Case No. 70-5. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - UP 69-69 - AMERICAN MOBILE HOME CORP - DENIED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a, public
hearing on an Appeal to Use Permit No. 69-69 filed by American Mobile
Home Corporation, 6335 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, to the denial by
the Planning Commission of Use Permit No. 69-69, to permit the con-
struction of a. 255 space mobilehome park on approximately 31.34 acres
of land on property located on the southwest corner of Atlanta Avenue
and Beach Boulevard, in the R5 Office -Professional District, combined
with oil production.
The Clerk informed Council that a.11 legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting on said public hearing had been met and that he
had received no communications or written protests to Use Permit No. 69-69,
other than the letter of appeal, or to the recommendation of denial of
the Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending denial of Use Permit No. 69-69.
Mr. Phil Walsh, appellant, 6335 Beach Boulevard, Buena, Park, representing
American Mobile Home Corporation, addressed Council and gave reason'
why he believed the requested Use Permit should be approved by Council.
Mr. Richard Castle, Attorney for the appellant, addressed Council and
stated that he believed the proposed usage by the American Mobile
Home Corporation would be in conformance with the surrounding:area.
Mr. Tim Talbert, City, addressed Council and requested that they approve
Use Permit No. 69-69.
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.
Council held considerable discussion on the matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Kaufman to sustain the decision of the
Planning Commission and deny Use Permit No. 69-69, but it failed to pass
by the Following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Kaufman, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney
A motion made by Councilman Coen to overrule the decision of the Planning
Commission and to approve Use Permit No. 69-69 failed to pass by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: Kaufman, Coen, Green
ABSENT: Councilmen: Matney
The City Attorney informed Council that as the motion to overrule the
decision of the Planning Commission had failed the decision of that body,
by proper procedure, would prevail.
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PUBLIC I.RING - ASSESSMENT DIST. 6601 - HARPER ESTATES - RES. 3148
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a. public
hearing on the filing of assessment in Assessment District No, 6601 -
Harper Estates - construction and installation of sewer main laterals,
manholes, etc.; in Gregory Lane and Laura Circle.
The Clerk informed the Council that all legal recuirements for notifica-
tion, publication and posting or, said public hearing had been met and
that he had received no communications or written protests to proposed
Assessment District No. 66Oi.
The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Posting of Notice and the Affidavit
of Mailing Notices to all property owners included within said district.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open,
The Mayor declared that the City is not waiving legal requirements; that
objections must be in writing and must have been filed by March 16, 1970.
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 Coen, Resolution No. 3148 - "A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESS-
MENT - HARPER ESTATES ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6601
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA.", which had heretofore been submitted to
the Council and read by them, was passed and adopted by the following
unanimous roll call vote:
AYES. Councilmen.- Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Green, Coen
NOES- Councilmen: None
ABSENT- Councilmen: Matney
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PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 1559 - CONTINUED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Proposed Ordinance No. 1559 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
BY ADDING ARTICLE 239 THERETO ENTITLED, 'ACTIVATION OF NON -PRODUCING
OIL WELLS'."
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting on said public hearing had been met and that he
had received no communications or written protests to proposed Ordinance
No. 1559.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
On motion by Coen, the public hearing on Ordinance No. 1559 was continued
to the meeting of April 6, 1970, Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR STUDY - MEADOWLARK AIRPORT
Mr. Robert Dingwall, 19791 Estuary Lane, City, addressed Council and
stated that he believed that a, study should be made of the possible
risks involved regarding high density development of property adjacent
to airline runways near Meadowlark Airport.
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SALE OF MOBILE HOMES
Mr. Harry Lemke, 17542 Bonner Drive, City, representing the California,
Mobile Home Dealers Association, addressed Council and stated that he
believed that a, mobile home dealer was conducting the business of mobile
home sales in an improperly zoned location, and requested that the matter
be investigated.
The City Attorney stated that he had not yet received any information
regarding this matter.
Mr. Rusty Watson, 19361 Brookhurst Avenue, City, addressed Council and
requested that the matter be investigated.
Mayor -Green referred this matter to the City Administrator for study and
report.
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FLIGHT PATTERN STUDY REQUESTED
On motion by McCracken, Council directed the City Administrator to study
the feasibility of setting a height limitation on structures adjacent
to runways of airports in the City, together with obtaining aircraft
approach and departure patterns; and further directed the Planning
Commission to refer requests for Use Permits which would allow develop-
ment of these areas, to the City Council in view of the fact that the
health, welfare and safety of the community may be involved. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
.On motion by Kaufman, the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 11:15 P.M. Motion carried.
Paul C. ones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST:
Paul C ones
City Clerk
John V. V. Gre n
Mayor
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