HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-06MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California.
Monday, April 6, 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.
ROT,T. CAT,T,
Councilmen Present: Shipleys Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,-Coen,
Green
Councilmen Absent: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR)
Mayor Green requested that the Agreement of Sale - Boys Club of Hunting-
ton Beach and Management Policy be deleted from the agenda, and set for
public hearing on May 4, 1970, together with Resolution No. 3152 per-.
twining to sale of a parcel of city -owned property along the boundary
of LeBard Park.
Councilman McCracken requested that Resolution No. 3150 pertaining to
development of the coastal zone of the State of California be removed
from the agenda in order to hold separate discussion on the matter.
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AGREEMENT OF'SALE - BOYS CLUB - MANAGEMENT POLICY - PUBLIC HEARING SET
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed that the proposed policy for sale
of park property and the agreement of sale between the City and the
Boys Club of Huntington Beach be set for public hearing at the meeting
of May 4, 1970. Motion carried.
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, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
1. MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 16, 1970 as written and on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
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2. ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACTS - NEIGHBORHOOD PARK DESIGN
Approved architectural contracts for the design of neighborhood parks
with the following architectural firms, and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City.
1. Eriksson, Peters, Thomas_ - Gisler, Bushard and Arevalos Parks
2. Courtland Paul - College View and Lark View Parks
3. Courtland Paul - Springdale -Heil Park
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3. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD BY-LAWS
Approved the change of meeting time and place of the Design Review Board
from 7:30 P.M. in the Administrative Annex to 7:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers.
4. DESIGN..REVIEW.70=2 - LAKE VIEW - SUN VIEW & OAK VIEW PARKS.'- :APPROVED
Approved Design Review No. 70-2, Schematic Design Phase of Lake View,
Sun View and Oak View Parks as per City's contract with the architectural
firm of Lifescapes Inc.
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5. DESIGN REVIEW 70-4 - MURDY FIRE STATION & GOTHARD FIRE STATION - APPROVED
Approved Design Review No. 70- - Schema, is Design Phase of Murdy Fire
Station and Gothard Fire Station per Cityts contract with the architectural
firm of Anthony and Langford.
6. DESIGN REVIEW 70-3 - MURDY PARK RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - APPROVED
Approved Design Review No. 70-3 - Schematic Design Phase of Murdy Park
Recreational Facilities per City's contract with the architectural firm
of William Blurlock and Partners.
Y. DESIGN RENEW N0. 70-6 - RONtS BAIT SHOP - APPROVED
Approved Design Review No. 70- - remodeling of Ron's Bait Shop, Pier
Building No. 1, Municipal Pier, to become Neptune's Locker.
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8. DESIGN REVIEW NO. 70-7 - FISHERMAN RESTAURANT - APPROVED
Approved Design Review No. 70-7 - remodeling of the Fisherman Restaurant
to add a Mexican Food Operation.
9. DESIGN REVIEW 70-8 - CLEGG-STACEY: CIRCLE VIEW & HARBOUR.VIEW PARKS
Approved Design Review No. 70- - Schematic Design Phase of Clegg -Stacey -
Circle -View and Harbour View Parks per City's contract with architectural
firm of Cornell, Bridgers and Troller.
10. DESIGN RE�IIEW NO. 70-9 - ANIMAL SHELTER - APPROVED
Approved Design Review No. 70-9 to permit the remodeling of the S.P.C.A.
Animal Shelter located at 21632 Newland Street, City.
11. DESIGN REVIEW NO. 70-11 - CARD ROOM ON PIER - APPROVED
Approved Design Review No. 70-11 - Remodeling of the card room - Pier
Building No. 2 - Municipal Pier, to become the Sea Shanty.
12. QUITCLA.IM" DEED — FROM CITY TO TROY & PATRICIA COLE - APPROVED
Authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of Quitclaim Deed from.
the City to Troy and Patricia, Cole for a, surplus area of flood control
channel right-of-way lying east of Beach Boulevard and south of Warner
Avenue; and directed the Clerk to record same with instructions to the
recorder for its return to the grantee.
13. RESOLUTIONS
RES. NO. 314`6 - ADOPTED - ABANDONMENT OF PROCEEDINGS - ASSESS. DIST. 6804
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ABANDONING PROCEEDINGS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No. 6804, HUNTINGTON BEACH,
CALIFORNIA."
RES. NO. 3151 - ADOPTED - AMENDS RESOLUTION 3074 PARK & LIBRARY PURPOSES
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMEND-
ING RESOLUTION NO. 3074 TO CORRECT AND AMEND THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION THEREIN."
RES. NO. 3153 - ADOPTED - DRAINAGE - REIMBURSEMENT AGRMT
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"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 9 FUND."
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RES. NO. R54 - ADOPTED - SEWER - REIMBURSEMENT AGRMT. #68-S2
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND."
RES. NO. 3155 - ADOPTED - EXPENDITURE - DRAINAGE DISTRICT 7F FUND
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT 7F FUND."
RES. NO. 31'�1 56- ADOPTED - EXPENDITURE - SEWER FUND
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND."
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RES. N0. 3157- ADOPTED - TRANSFER OF FUNDS - DRAINAGE DISTRICT 6C
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FFO M DRAINAGE DISTRICT 6C to CC-127."
RES. N0. 315-JADOPTED - PURCHASE OF LAND - PARK SITE PURPOSES
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF A CERTAIN SUM OF MONEY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
PARCEL OF LAND FOR PARK SITE PURPOSES IN THE GENERAL LOCATION OF
$Y3REREbT DRIVE AND] SEASIDE.I'INEFIN"I'TRACT'i'N4.r�I. :;772:_', ';,:
14. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 7010 - P.B.S. CORPORATION
Accepted Monumen Bond No. 26bb37 - Improvement Bond No. 268636 and
Labor and Ma�eria,ls Bond No. 268836a, (Pacific Indemnity Company; approved
and.authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement - Tract No. 7010.
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15. DESIGN REVIEW 70-14 - MURDY PARK RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Approved Design Review 70---14 - Murdy Park Recreational Facilities -
Design Development Phase per City's contract with the architectural
firm of William Blurock and Partners.
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16. MURDY PARK LIGHTING - CC-158
Approved plans and specifications for the installation and construction
of sports.lighting facilities at Murdy Park - Project CC-158 and directed
the City Clerk to advertise for bids when the project is released by
the Director of Public Works.
17. DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO. 6494 - HOTEL KINGSWAY OPER CO.
Accepted improvements for public use in Tract No. 94 located at
Stark. Avenue and Beach Boulevard; authorized release of the Faithful
Performance portion of the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond,
and termination of the Subdivision Agreement.
18. AUTHORIZATION TO RECRUIT ARCHITECT - HUNTINGTON HARBOUR FACILITIES
Authorized the recruitment of an architect for the design of the
Huntington Harbour beaches and fire facility and the Magnolia Fire
Station from an approved list of architects.
19. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CONFERENCES - GRANTED
Asst. Director of Civil Defense - Defense &:_D.isaster Council'.
Granted permission to the Assistant Director of Civil. Defense to
attend the annual conference of Region VII, United States Civil
Defense and Disaster Council, to be held at Sparks, Nevada, May 4-6,
1970.
City Engineer & Water Supt.- 90th American Water Works Assoc.
Granted permission to the City Engineer and the Water Superintendent
to attend the 90th American Water Works Association convention to
be held in Washington, D.C., June 21 - 26, 1970.
Chief of Police & Lieutenant - Law Enforcement Meeting
Granted permission to Chief of Police Robitaille and Lieutenant
Eckstrom to attend the South Western Regional Zone meeting of the
Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona,
Ma,y 5 - 8, 1970
RESOLUTION NO. 3150 - ADOPTED - DEVELOPMENT OF COASTAL ZONE
The Clerk read Resolution No. 3150 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
MATTERS RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT OF THE COASTAL ZONE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA."
Mr. W. E. Foster representing the Huntington Pacific Company, addressed
Council regarding the wording and intent of the resolution.
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On motion by Shipley, Council waived further reading of Resolution No.
3150, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coon, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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PERMIT TO RETAIN CONSTRUCTION PIER - SANTA ANA RIVER
The City Administrator informed Council of an application made by
Mr. Denis L. Lynch to the Corps of Army Engineers for a permit to
retain the construction trestle used to construct the ocean outfall
line on the north side of the Santa, Ana. River, for development as a,
recreational facility.
Mr. Denis L. Lynch, 1481 Placentia, Avenue, Newport Beach, addressed
Council and stated that the Corps of Army Engineers was making an
evaluation of all relevant factors pertaining to the construction pier,
including the effect of the proposed work on navigation, fish and wild-
life, pollution and the general public interest.
Mayor Green then read a memorandum from the Director of Harbors, Beaches
and Development regarding this matter.
A motion was made by Councilman McCracken to defer consideration of this
matter until a report is forthcoming from the staff, but was withdrawn
before being voted upon.
On motion by McCracken, Council directed that a letter be filed with
the Corps of Army Engineers stating Council's concern as to the effect
that the structure might have on city beaches, and further directed
that the City Administration be represented at a hearing to be held by
the Army Corps of Engineers on April 10, 1970. Motion. carried.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
Councilman McCracken requested that Ordinance No. 1570 - "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 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES THEREFOR."
Councilman Kaufman requested that Ordinance No. 1571 be considered and
acted on separately from the other Ordinances presented for adoption.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance
Nos. 1567, 1568 and 1569 by title, waived further reading and passed
and adopted same 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. 1567 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 69-45
"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)."
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ORDINANCE NO. 1568 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO. 70-
'PAN 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."
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ORDINANCE NO. 1569 - ADOPTED - MOBILE X-RAY UNITS
"PAN 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. 1571 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - ADOPTED
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1571 a, second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9852.2, AND AMENDING CERTAIN SEC-
TIONS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S DESIGN REVIEW BOARD."
On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1571 by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On motion by Kaufman, Council passed and adopted Ordinance No. 1571 by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinances
Nos. 1572, 1573 and 1574 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. 1572 - ZONE CASE NO. 69-35 - 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 SOUTH SIDE OF DETROIT
STREET AND WEST OF THE NEW EXTENSION FOR DELAWARE STREET (ZONE CHANGE
CASE N0. 69-35):"
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ORDINANCE NO. 1573 - ZONE CASE NO. 70-5 - 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 SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
WARNER AVENUE AND BOLSA CHICA STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 70-5)."
ORDINANCE NO. 1574 - ESTABLISHES SPEED LIMIT - FIRST READING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 6171.1
OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE TO ESTABLISH.'A PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMIT ON YORKTOWN AVENUE FROM BEACH TO WARD."
ORDINANCE NO. 1575 - PRECISE PLAN NO. 70-1 - FIRST READING
Mayor Green requested and was granted permission to abstain from con-
sideration of Ordinance No. 1575, due to possible conflict of interest.
Mayor Pro-Tempore McCracken directed the Clerk to give Ordinance
No. 1575 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY
AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 31 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN NO. 70-1, EFFECT-
ING A NORTH -SOUTH CONNECTION BETWEEN SPEER AVENUE AND SLATER AVENUE
AT A POINT LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1200 FEET WEST OF BEACH BOULEVARD."
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On motion by Kaufman, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1575 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Green
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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Systems Analysis and Data, Processing Committee
Councilman Coen requested that Council ratify the appointment of Mrs.
Margaret O'Loughlin and Dr. Earl Beecher as temporary members of the
Systems Analysis and Data, Processing Committee.
On motion by Matney, Council ratified the appointment of Mrs. Margaret
O'Loughlin and. Dr. Earl Beecher as temporary members of the Systems
Analysis and Data Processing Committee. Motion carried.
Downtown P�6perty Owners Committee
Councilman Matney inquired as to the progress being made by the Downtown
Property Owners Committee in their effort to develop a plan for private
development of the downtown area,.
Councilman McCracken stated that he had been informed that a member of
the committee would be present later in the evening to present a report
on the matter.
Building Construction Standards
Councilman Coen requested that a study be made regarding the legality
of the City exercising jurisdiction in the area of building quality con-
trol.
Following discussion of the matter, on motion by Coen, Council directed
the City Administrator to study this matter and make a report to Council
in 30 days. Motion carried.
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Contract - Ci v of Huntington Beach & Chamber of Commerce
Councilman Coen stated that he believed Council should determine whether
the position of Industrial Coordinator should be established within the
City.
The City Clerk was directed to read the minutes from the meeting of
March 16, 1970 pertaining to this matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen to direct the City Admihi.strator
to proceed with the creation of a department within the City to assume
the functions for the City that are presently being performed by the
Chamber of Commerce in the field of Industrial development. The motion
was withdrawn before being put to a vote.
Considerable discussion was held by Council on the matter.
A motion was made by Councilman Coen, that a, position be established for
an Industrial Coordinator yin the Personnel Resolution effective July 1,
970, for the purpose of soliciting industrial development in the City,
and that the City Administrator be directed to recruit for same. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Youth Coalition Committee - Use of Building
Councilman Coen informed Council of a, communication from Mr. Rodney
Jones, Chairman of the Youth Coalition Committee regarding use of a
building'owned by the Huntington Beach Company, and located at Garf ie1d
Avenue and Main Street, for Community Center.
The Assistant City Administrator stated that the Huntington Beach Company
would lease the building to the City for use by the Youth Coalition
Committee; however a committee of interested groups would be formed to
guarantee payment, thereby releasing the City from any rental liability.
Tnformati�� - Animal Shelter
Councilman Coen stated that many people in the community have inquired
regarding the relationship of the Huntington Beach Humane Society to
the City, and requested that slips be inserted into City water bills
answering these inquiries.
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 70-13 - PROPOSED GIFT SHOP - APPROVED
The City Administrator presented. Design Review No. 70-13 - alteration
and sign installation in the northwest corner of the Fisherman Restaurant,
and recommended that Council approve this matter.
On motion by Coen, Council approved Design Review No. 70--13 consisting
of alterations and sign installations in a portion of the Fisherman
Restaurant. Motion carried.
RECESS
Mayor Green called a recess of the Council at 6:10 P.M. The meeting was
reconvened at 7:45 P.M. by the Mayor.
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PROCLAMATION - MUNICIPAL CLERKS' WEEK - MAY 17 THROUGH 23
Mayor Green introduced Paul C. Jones, City Clerk to the audience ttnd
stated that he was proclaiming the week of May:.17 through 23, 1970, as
Municipal Clerks' Week in recognition of the efficiency and order with
which the Municipal Clerks conduct the duties of their office.
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PROCLAMATION - WYN SARGENT
Mayor Green introduced Mrs. Wyn Sargent to the audience and presented
her with a proclamation from the City commending her dedicated efforts
in working for the survival of the near extinct race of Dyak people of
the jungles of Borneo.
COUNCILMAN KAUFMAN - APPRECIATION OF SERVICE
Mayor Green stated that, as Councilman Kaufman will be unable to attend
his last scheduled meeting of the City Council on April 20th, he wished
to take this opportunity to thank him for his outstanding and dedicated
service to the City on behalf of the Council.
Councilman Kaufman stated that he regrets that he will be unable to
attend the coming Council meeting, and that he has enjoyed his term on
the Council and looks forward to entering public life again in the future.
On motion by Shipley, Council directed that a plaque be prepared for
presentation to Councilman Kaufman in appreciation for his years of
service to the community. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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Negotiations ^ Central City Library Design
Councilman Kaufman inquired as to the progress in negotiations with the
architectural firm of Richard and Dion Neutra for the design of the
Central City Library.
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Mr. Tom Severns, Development Coordinator stated that the firm had
informed him of their desire to resume negotiations following the coming
Council election.
Request fox Trees - Referred to DPW
Councilman Matney stated that residents in a, tract near Yorktown Avenue
ha,d informed them of their unsuccessful efforts in obtaining new trees
to replace those removed by the City. Council referred, this matter to
the City Administrator for appropriate action.
Legislatfo"n' Closed Mobile Home Parks
On motion by Matney, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare
legislation prohibiting closed mobile home parks in the City, insofar
as is legally possible. Motion carried.
Illegal 'Vobile Home Sales
Mayor Green asked the Director of Building and Safety if it had been
determined that a local mobile home dealer was condudting the business
of mobile home sales in an improperly zoned location, as was reported
by the California Mobile Home Dealers Association at the meeting of
March 16, 1970.
The Director of Building and ,Safety stated that his department ha,d
ordered the firm to remove all advertising signs from the area, in which
the illegal sales were being conducted.
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ProposedExpansion of Lifeguard Headquarters
The City Administrator informed Council that the Director of Harbors,
Beaches and Development was prepared to discuss the proposed expansion
of the lifeguard headquarters on the Beach.
Mr. Vincent Moorhouse stated that the lifeguard headquarters was
originally built with the idea of expanding the downstairs area and
that, contrary to the opinion of the Design Review Board, he feels
that the staff has proficient skills to undertake this project.
Following discussion, on motion by Bartlett, Council overruled the
decision of the Design Review Board, and accepted the recommendation
of the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development that the design
of the proposed lifeguard headquarters expansion be performed by staff.
Motion carried.
LifeRuaF�d Film
The Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development informed Council, that
Real Production Company had approached his department regarding the
possibility of producing a, film on the City's lifeguard operation.
On motion by Shipley, the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development
was authorized by Council to negotiate with Real Productions Company
for a one hour television special, and to sign a. letter agreement for
the production upon completion of negotiations. Motion carried.
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DIRECTORS REPORT FOR RECOVERY OF COSTS
The Clerk presented a. report on the recovery of costs for the demoli-
tion and removal of two substandard and dangerous buildings located on
Lot 8, Block 208, Huntington Beach.
The Director of Building and Safety presented a brief outline of his
department's procedure for removal and demolition of substandard
buildings.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed that a, public hearing be set
at the meeting of May 4, 1970 to hear any protests or objections to
the Directors Report. Motion carried..
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PETITION FOR COUNCIL PERMIT RETAIL POSTER SALES
The Clerk presented a petition for Council Permit from Kathy Graff Fowler
and Linda Lee Philhart, a partnership., to conduct the business of retail
poster sales at 123 Main Street, City.
The City Administrator informed Council that a favorable Police Report
had been received on this application.
Councilman Coen requested the City Attorney to offer an opinion as to
whether a provision could be incorporated in the business license section
of the ordinance code to require the applicant to state at length the
intentions of the proposed business.
Mr. Michael Fowler addressed Council regarding the various types of
posters to be sold.
On motion by Kaufman, Council granted a Council Permit to Kathy Graff
Fowler and Linda Lee Philhart to operate the business of a retail poster
store at 123 Main_ Street, City, and directed the Clerk to issue a
business license for same, subject to approval by the City Attorney's
office. Motion carried.
REQUEST - DIAGONAL PARKING - FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST - CONTINUED
The Clerk presented a communication from the First Church of Christ
Scientist, 301 Eighth Street, City, requesting that parking in front
of the church on Eighth Street be returned to diagonal.
The Diredtor of Public Works stated that the change from diagonal to
parallel parking had been based on engineering studies made by his
department.
Reverend Robert Pittenger, 3941 Legend Circle, City, add.ressed Council
and requested that diagonal parking in front of the church be reinsti-
tuted.
Considerable discussion was held. by Council on the matter.;
On motion by Matney, Council deferred action on this matter to the
meeting of April. 20 for a report and video tape presentation by the
Department of Public Works. Motion carried.
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PLAY EQUIPMENT FOR PARKS - REFERRED TO RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
The Clerk presented. a communication from the Design Review Board request-
ing that the City Council consider involving each landscape architect
"integrally" in the design and selection of play equipment for the City's
parks.
The Recreation and Parks Director requested that Council refer the
matter back to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
On motion by Kaufman, Council referred this matter to the Recreation
and Parks Commission for report and recommendation. Motion carried.
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SUPPLEMENT TO PETITIONS - DESIGN REVIEW - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Design Review Board of the
proposed changes in Supplement to Petitions.
The Secretary of the Design Review Board informed Council of the
following proposed changes to the Supplement to Petitions.
l.. The waiver clause be included in the proposed step three.
2. The procedural steps for design review to be changed to
two steps from the previous four steps.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the changes proposed to the
Supplement to Petitions as recommended by the Design Review Board.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - UP 69-70, Dv 69-43 & 70-1 - COUNCILMAN MATNEY
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PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - UP 70-3 - COUNCILMAN MATNEY
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - UP 70-4 - CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Mayor Green announced that this was the da,y and hour set for a, public
hearing on an appeal filed by Councilman Matney to the approval by the
Planning Commission of the following:
1. Division of Land 69-43 to permit the division of a, parcel
of land into two separate legal parcels, on property located
on the southeast corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street
in the C2 Community Business District.
2. Division of Land 70-1 to permit a division of land of a
legal parcel of land into two legal parcels of land, on
property located 280' east of Brookhurst Street and 300
feet south of Adams Avenue in the C2 Community Business
District.
3. Use Permit 69-70 to permit the construction of a. Handyman
Hardware Store on approximately 6.2 acres of land, on property
located at the southeast corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst
Street in the C2 Community Business District.
and to consider an appeal filed by Councilman Matney to the approval by
the Planning Commission of Use Permit 70-3 to permit the following:
The construction of a. full service car wash and dispensing of
gasoline in the C2 Community Business District, on property
located at the southeast intersection of Brookhurst Street
and Adams Avenue.
and to consider an appeal filed by the City of Newport Beach to the
denial by the Planning Commission of Use Permit No. 70-4 to permit the
Following:
The construction of a. gasoline service station at the south-
east corner of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue on property
located in the C2 Community Business District.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting on said public hearings had been met and that
he had received no communications or written protests to Use Permit
6 9-70 and Divisions of Land 69-43 and 70-1 other than the letter of
appeal and a communication from the Meredith Gardens Homeowner's
Association, Inc., requesting that they be heard on this matter at the
time of the public hearing.
The Clerk then read the communication from Meredith Gardens Homeowner's
Association, Inc., requesting that the regular procedure of the public
hearing be altered so that those speaking in favor of granting the
requests be heard first.
Following discussion by Council, on motion by Matney, Council determined
that they would first hear those speaking in favor of the requests.
Motion carried.
The Clerk then informed Council that a, communication had been received
from Meredith Gardens Homeowner's Association, Inc. urging denial by
Council of Use Permit 70-3.
The Assistant Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning
Commission's reasons for recommending approval of Use Permit 69-70,
Division of Land 69-43, Division of Land 70-1 and Use Permit 70-3,
following which he presented a resume' of ;the reasons for denial by the
Planning Commission of Use Permit 70-4, and a, video-tape of the area, for
Council's consideration.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open and requested that those who wished
to speak for approval of the items under consideration speak first.
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Mr. Jerry Pollack, 8372 Center Drive, La Mesa, California,, Planning
Director of Handyman Hardware Stores addressed Council and stated that
he believed approval of Use Permit 69-70, Division of Land Nos 69-43
and 70-1 should be granted by Council.
Mr. Owen Kupfer, 453 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, attorney repre-
senting Mr. Sakioka, the applicant addressed Council and gave reasons
why he believed the Use Permit and Divisions of Land should be approved
by Council.
Mr.. James DeChaine, Assistant City Manager of the City of Newport Beach
addressed Council and stated that he believed the applicant's proposed
plans were compatible with the surrounding area.
Mr. J. M. Shea, President of Beacon Bay Enterprises, applicant for Use
Permit No. 70-3, addressed Council and gave reasons why he believed a
Use Permit for the ca,r wash together with gasoline dispensing facilities
should be granted by Council.
Mr. Edward Kerins, 20061 Colgate Circle, President of the Meredith
Gardens Homeowner's Association addressed Council and presented film
slides of the area for Councils information, and stated that the appli-
cants -proposed usage of the land was unsuitable to the development in
the surrounding area. He submitted a petition listing approximately
305 residents of the area who oppose the uses requested by the developers.
Mr. Ben Londeree of the Huntington Bay Property Owners Association
addressed Council and gave reasons why he believed they should deny the
appeals.
Mr. Bob Sutake, 6012 Annette Circle, City, addressed Council and stated
that he does not believe the proposed project is suitable to future
development, and. urged Councils rejection of said plans.
Mr. Bola, Dingwall, 19791 Estuary Lane, City, addressed Council and stated
his opposition to the matter.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter, and there
being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing
was closed by the Mayor.
Considerable discussion was held by Council on the matter.
On motion
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On motion
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by Matney, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
and denied Use Permit No. 70-4 by the following roll call
Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Kaufman, Matney, Coen, Green
Councilmen: McCracken
Councilmen: None
by Matney, Council overruled the decision of the Planning
and denied Use Permit No. 70-3 by the following roll call
Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen, Green
Councilmen: Kaufman
Councilmen: None
by Matney, Council overruled the decision of the Planning
and denied Use Permit No. 69-70 by the following roll call
Councilmen: Shipley, Matney, Coen, Green
Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman
Councilmen: None
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A motion was made by Councilman Kaufman, to sustain the decision of the
Planning Commission and approve Division of Land No. 69-43 but failed to
pass by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman
NOES: Councilmen: Shipley, Matney, Coen, Green
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A motion was then made by Councilman Coen to refer Divisions of Land
Nos. 69-43 and 70-1 to the Planning Commission for a determination as
required by the Ordinance Code, and wa,s passed by the Following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: Kaufman
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RECESS
Mayor Green called a. recess of the Council at 10:30 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened by the Mayor at 10:45 P.M.
Mayor Green requested that Mayor Pro-tempore McCracken preside over the
next portion of the meeting as he (Councilman McCracken) is.a member. -of
the Council Committee working.with:the Downtown..Property Owners Committee.
DOWNTOWN PROPERTY OWNERS COMMITTEE - DEVELOPMENT PLANS
At the request of Mayor Pro-tempore McCracken, Mr. Harvey Pease, 304
Collins, Balboa Island, addressed Council and stated that the committee
had successfully obtained a. document listing signatures of owners of
20 percent of the property involved in the plans for private develop-
ment of the downtown area, and are striving to increase this committal
to cover 40 percent of the involved property by July 1, 1970.
Following discussion, Council requested that the documents be submitted
to the City Attorney and City Administrator by April 13, 1970 for study,
and then be referred to the Council Committee for review and report at
the meeting of April 20, 1970.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION NOS. 69-3, 69-4, 69-
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal filed by Councilman Bartlett to the denial by the
Planning Commission of the following Administrative Action items:
Administrative Action 69-3
To permit four 2 foot by 3 foot yellow flags on permanent
poles within planter areas.
Administrative Action 69-4
To permit banners to be attached to a 60 foot high tubular
steel pole forming a, canopy or tent effect over property.
Administrative Action 69-5
To permit an lb foot by 3b foot flashing arrow on top of
a. sphere of the building.
Administrative Action 69-6
To permit rotating, flashing
roof of a building.
spotlights directed upward on
Administrative Action 70-3
To permit twelve 3 foot by 5 foot pennants on poles within
a, model home complex. Such 10 foot and 12 foot poles are
located inside wrought iron fence approximately 18 inches
inside the sidewalk.
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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 said Adminis-
trative Actions other than the letter of appeal filed by Councilman
Bartlett.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
A motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to continue the public hearing
on Administrative Action items Nos. 69-3, 69-4, 69-5, 69-6 and 70-3,
to the meeting of May 4, 1970. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING/t APPEAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 70-12 - DENIED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on an appeal to the approval by the Planning Commission of Con-
ditional -Exception No. 70-12 to permit the construction of a church in
the RA Residential Agricultural District on property located west of
Springdale Street, approximately 200 feet south of Heil Avenue.
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 a communication from Leo K. Yoskowitz, 5942 Langport Circle,
City, representing some of the surrounding property owners who oppose
Conditional Exception 70-12. He further informed Council that communica-
tions had been received in favor of Conditional Exception 70-12 from
St. Bonaventure Church, and Community United Methodist Church of
Huntington Beach.
The City Attorney, in response to Councilman Coen's inquiry, informed
him that he would not be involved in a conflict of interest by reason
of his residence being within 300 yards of the area under consideration.
The Assistant Planning Director presented a resumes of the Planning
Commission's reasons for recommending approval of Conditional Exception
No. 70-12.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
Mr. Leo Yoskowitz, 5942 Langport Circle, Cit , addressed Council and
submitted. a petition listing approximately 2 0 property owners opposed
to Conditional Exception 70-12.
Mr. Robert Sutake, 6012 Annette Circle, City, addressed Council and
stated that he believed the residential atmosphere of the surrounding
area would be altered if Council, approves the request for Conditional
Exception.
Mr. Robert Dingwall, 19791 Estuary Lane, representing the Home Council
stated that he believed the request should be denied by Council as the
applicant had not shown sufficient hardship to warrant approval.
Pastor Earl Waalm:t,h, 17101 Sandalwood, First Southern Baptist Church,
a,dd.ressed Council and gave reasons why he believed Council should approve
the request for Conditional Exception.
Mr, Donald Conklin, 2840 E. ocean Front, Balboa, addressed Council and
presented a Petition for Rezoning filed December 11, 1961 pertaining to
this area.
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.
Following discussion, on motion by McCracken, Council denied the appeal,
sustained the decision of the Planning Commission, and approved Condi-
tional Exception No. 70-12 by the following roll call voter
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: Kaufman, Coen, Green
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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On motion by Matney, Council directed the Planning Commission to restudy
the areas involved and that the Master Plan for this area, be reviewed
for possible updating. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 1559 - V1R8 ':LEADING
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 1559 pertaining to 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.
Mr. Mel Elliott, 8321 Margie Circle, addressed Council and stated that
he was opposed to adoption of said ordinance as he believed it would
have a detrimental effect on the operations of independent oil operators
in the City.
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.
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1559 a, first reading by
title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 239 THERETO ENTITLED,
'ACTIVATION OF NONPRODUCING OIL WELLS'."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1559 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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PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 1566 - FIRST READING
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a, public
hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 1566 pertaining to the establishing
of a category of "Combining Oil Districts" and adding sections pertain-
ing to "Non -conforming Oil Operations".
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. 1566.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
Mr. Mel Elliott, 8321 Margie Circle, addressed Council and gave reasons
why he opposed adoption of Ordinance No. 1566.
There being no one further present to speaks on the matter and there
being no further protests filed either oral or written, the hearing
was closed by the Mayor.
The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1566 a first reading by
title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 968 CONCERNING
COMBINING OIL DISTRICTS' ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE 968 AMENDING SECTION
9700 (n) CONCERNING DEFINITIONS; REPEALING SECTION 9710.3 CONCERNING
NONCONFORMING OIL OPERATIONS; AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 9710.3. 9710.3.1,
9710.3.1.1, 9710.3.2,AND 9710.3.3.
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On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1566 by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 3141 - WEED ABATEMENT - ADOPTED
Mayor Green announced that this was the day and hour set for a, public
hearing on Resolution No. 3141 of the City Council, declaring a nuisance
to exist in the form of weeds, and directed the Clerk to read the legal
notice.
The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Resolution No. 3141 of the
City Council, as posted conspicuously along all the streets and property
within the district described in said Resolution, setting the hour of
7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 6th day
of April, 1970, in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, Huntington
Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing on a
declaration that a nuisance exists and providing for the abatement
thereof.
The Clerk informed the Council that he had received no communications
or written protests to Resolution No. 3141 of the City Council proposing
to abate the weed nuisance, and read the Affidavit of Posting of Notices
to Destroy Weeds which had. been executed by the Street Superintendent.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no
protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the
Mayor.
On motion by Kaufman, Council authorized the Street Superintendent to
proceed with the abatement of the weed nuisance in the City. Motion
carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING & SIGN ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Mayor Green requested that Council confirm the appointments of the
following persons to the Outdoor Advertising and Sign Ordinance Committee:
Mr. Robert Sutake - Chairman
Councilman Matney
Mr. Henry Duke
Mr. Jerry Shea
Mr. Francis White
On motion by Shipley, Council approved said appointments to the Outdoor
Advertising and Sign Ordinance Committee. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Kaufman, the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 12:51 A.M., Tuesday, April 7, 1970.
Paul C one s
ATTEST:
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Paul C. Janes
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
N. John V. V. Green
Mayor