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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, July 19, 1971
Mayor McCracken called the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach to order at 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen; McCracken
Councilmen Absent: Gibbs
CONSENT CALENDAR_ - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Green, the following consent items were approved as recom-
mended, by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs
1. MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of
July 71, and the regular adjourned meeting of July 12, 1971, as
written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 709 - WM LYON DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. — APPROVED
Accepted -offers o e ca on as s own on a rac p �Vo. 72�9
located north of Warner Avenue, 660 feet east of Edwards Street;
Acreage: 9.010; Lots: 16; Developer: Wm. Lyon Development Co.,
Costa Mesa, California; 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, 196% with the additional
stipulations that the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration
date of Tentative Tract No. 7299, on October 6, 1971, and that park and
recreation fees shall be paid. prior to the recordation of the final map.
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 a writing from such company stating that it will not. record. said.map
or cause it to be recorded until all conditions have been complied with,
and recelpt.by such title company of prior written consent to record
said map from the City Clerk.
3.. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 7313 - SUNBEAM HOMES.9 INC. -- APPROVED
AccepEed orfers or dedication as s own on Flnal Tractp No. 7313 -
located approximately 900 feet north of Adams Avenue and east of Bushard
Street; Acreage: 1.661; Lots: 4; Developer: Sunbeam Homes, Inc.,
Los Angeles, California; 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 additional sti-.
.pulations that the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration date
of Tentative Map No. 5613, on July 7, 1972, and that Park and Recreation
fees shall be paid prior to the recordation of the final map.
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 a writing from such company stating that it will not record said map
or cause it to be recorded until all conditions have been complied with,
and receipt by such title company of prior written consent to record
said map from the City Clerk.
4. CLAIM NO. 71- 7 - IR A HENNESSEE - DENI]'
Approve;' t �recommeenda recommendation ofr' i�k�,3 y Attorney and denied Claim No.
71-37 filed by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, on behalf.
.of Irma Hennessee for alleged damages to vehicle as a result of a mal-
functioning traffic signal at Bolsa Avenue and Edwards Street, on or
about March 263, 1971, and referred same to the City's insurance carrier.
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5. CLAIM NO. 71-38 -- MARTHA ROUS & MARY EADY - DENIED
Approved the recommendation of. the City Attorney and denied Claim No.
71-38 filed by Wurtzel and Bradpiece, Attorneys, on behalf of Martha
Rous and Mary Eady, for alleged personal injuries received on or about
March 25, 1971, when their vehicle struck a trench at 22nd Street and
Olive Avenue, and referred same to the City's insurance carrier.
6. CLAIM NO. 71-39 - OPAL STONEMAN, ET AL - DENIED
Approved the recommendation of the City Attorney and denied Claim No.
71-39 filed by Ervin, Cohen and Jessup, Attorneys, on behalf of Opal
Stoneman, et al, for the alleged wrongful death of Donald Stoneman,
and referred same to the City's insurance carrier.
7. CLAIM NO. 71-40 - DEANNA ADCOX - DENIED
Approved tEe recommendation of tHe City Kttorney and denied Claim No.
71-40 filed by Deanna Adcox for alleged injuries sustained by her
daughter, due to a wire being strung across a sidewalk, and referred
same to the City's insurance carrier.
8. REIMBURSEMENT - C . MICHAE2INC. - AUTHORIZED
Approved the recommendation of the irec or o ublic Works and author-
ized a reimbursement in the amount of $1328.59 to C. Michael, Inc.,
for the construction of offsite water mains in Slater Avenue, west of
Beach Boulevard.
9. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT"10. 1-Dl -- APPROVED
Approved the recommendation o the Director of Public Worms; approved
Reimbursement Agreement 71-D1, in the amount of $10,320.00 for,master
planned storm drains in Drainage District #10, constructed by Republic
Home Corporation and assigned to Michael J. Major, and authorized. the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - FRED HARPER - BROOKHURST ST. SEWER PROJECT
The City Administrator informed Council that Mr. Fred Harper, General
Manager of the Orange County Sanitation District, together with other
interested parties, was present to discuss the Brookhurst Street Sewer
Construction Project.
Mayor Ed Just of Fountain Valley, addressed Council regarding.the effect
that the project will have on the Cities of Fountain Valley and Huntington
Beach, and expressed hope that the matter could be resolved to the
satisfaction of all concerned.
Mr. Arthur Nisson, General Counsel to the Orange County Sanitation
Districts addressed Council and outlined the events which lead to the
selection of the Brookhurst alignment for the proposed sewer project.
Mr. Fred Harper, General Manager of the Orange County Sanitation Dis-
trict, add.ressed Council regarding the Federal Grant to be received for
this project which he staged would. save the County approximately ten
million dollars.
Mr. Milo K. Keith, Assistant Engineer for the County Sanitation Dis-
tricts, addressed Council concerning the importance of getting the
Brookhurst Project underway, and submitted a list of revisions which
could be employed to reduce the construction time from 22 months t:)
approximately 14 months.
Councilman Matney, Chairman of the Council Commil,tee on the Brookhurst
Street Sewer Project stated that he believed theme had been no attempt
on the part of the County to d.iscuss alternate routes for this project.
Mr. Fred Harper again addressed Council and stated that he hoped an
agreement in this matter could b.e reached by the Cities and County as
a delay could result in the loss of Federal funding for the project.
Mr. Milo K. Keith, again add.ressed Council and spoke regarding the
reasons why'the County had rejected such alternate routes for the pro-
ject as the Talbert Channel and Santa Ana River proposals.
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Discussion was held. by Council regarding.the legal implications which
might be involved if the City refuses to issue an excavation permit to
the County for this project.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to take this matter under advise-
ment and continue same to the meeting of August 2, 1971.
Mr. Ray Lewis, Deputy Chief Engineer for the Orange County Sanitation
District, addressed Council regarding the choice of the Brookhurst
Street Alignment from an engineering standpoint.
Mr. Dick Lesch, Love's Restaurant, representing the businessmen in the
area, addressed Council regarding the proposed revisions to the project
which had been submitted by the County.
A vote was then taken on Councilman Matney's motion to take the matter
under advisement and continue same to the meeting of August 2, .1971.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 6:05 P.M. Council was
reconvened at 7:40 P.M. by the Mayor.
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PRESENTATION - PRESIDENT - HUNTINGTON BEACH BOBBY SOX SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Mayor McCracken.presented a Certificate of Commendation to Mrs. Joan
Ryan, President of the South Huntington Beach Bobby Sox Softball League
in recognition of her efforts in organizing the girls_ sports league and
bringing credit to the community.
REQUEST FOR STUDY SESSION
The City. Administrator suggested that Council schedule a study session
for August 9th or 23rd to review with the management staff the progress
being made in the implementation of the Management Information.System.
Mayor.McCracken informed the City Administrator that a study session
for this purpose would be held on August 23, 1971, in the Council
Chamber.
MANAGEMENT REORGANIZATION OBJECTIVES
The City Administrator addressed Council and requested authorization:to
request all Boards, Commissions and Committees to 'submit a listing of
their goals and objectives by January 1, 1972.
0n motion by Bartlett, Council instructed the City Administrator to
request that all Boards, Commissions and Committees submit such listing
of goals and objectives by January 1, 1972, by the following rote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Grc!en, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
CRITERIA REQUESTED - PIER CONCESSION SIGNS & DECOR
The City Administrator informed Council of -,L communication from the
Director of Harbors and Beaches requesting that Council direct the Design
Review Board to establish criteria for interior signs and decor for
Municipal Pier concessions, and stated that he concurred. with this
request.
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On motion by Green, Council directed the Design Review Board to establish
criteria for interior signing and. decor for Municipal Pier concessions,
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT - EFFECTIVE DATES
The City Administrator informed Council of a communication from the
Personnel Director requesting Council's confirmation that any Memorandum
of Agreement reached between any employee organization and the Personnel
Director by July 31, 1971, be effective July 1, 1971,and any agreement
reached between August 1, 1971 and August 31, 1971,be effective August 1,
1971.
On motion by Green, Council approved the request of the Personnel Director,
and directed that Memorandums of Agreement reached between employee
organizations and the Personnel Director be effective as of said dates.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
FEDERAL GRANTS - PARK DEVELOPMENT
The City Administrator reported. that Congressman Hosmer's office had
informed the City that the Department of Housing and Urban Development
had approved two grants for Huntington Central Park totaling $753,602.
He stated that the first grant covers Phase II acquisition, and the
second grant encompasses first phase development of Phase II.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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Charter Revision Committee
Councilman Green reported that the Council Sub -Committee on Charter
Revision would meet with the Charter Revision Committee on August 3,
1971.
Signal Bolsa #1 Annexation
Councilman Shipley inquired as to whether:the land in the Signal Boisa
#1 Annexation is to be serviced by the County Sanitation Districts, and
was informed by the City Clerk that it would, and annexation to District
No. 11 had been started.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Central City Library Deve.Lo ment
The City Administrator addressed Council and requested that for budget
purposes, a final total project cost be agreed upon, for the construction
of the Central City Library.
Discussion was held by Council, and the Administrator was directed to
set a figure and proceed with the budget.
Completion of Park Construction
In response to a question by Councilman Green, the Development Co
ordinator explained the procedure his office uses to transmit informa-
tion concerning status of park construction to the Council.
A22ointments - Council Committees on Highways
Councilman Shipley suggested that Council Committee be formed to meet
with the State Highway Commission to determine Future freeway plans for
the City.
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Vayf-r ^^racier_ appointed Councilman Matney, Careen and himself to serve
or. the Route 39 Freeway Council Committee, and appointed Councilman.
Bartlett, Green and himself to serve on the Pacific Coast Freeway
.Council Committee.
The Mayor directed the City Administrator to request all other commit-
tees that are working on these matters to contact these Council
Committees.
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Purchase of Books - Central City Library
Councilman Bartlett asked the City Librarian what amount of money had
been allocated for the purchase of books for the Central City Library.
The City Librarian stated that the purchase of books for the. Central
City Library was not included in the budget, and that the new library
should be supplied with approximately 100,000 books, some of which can
be transferred from branch offices; new books to average nine plus
dollars each.
Request for Zone Char&e'`Study
Councilman Matney reported that he had been informed.by a local property
owner of a problem involved in the zoning of property near Slater Avenue
and. Beach Boulevard.
Following discussion, on motion by Matney, Council directed the Planning
Commission to study the property facing Slater Avenue north of Beach
Boulevard, for a possible change of zone from R5 to C4, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:' Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
Orange County office fieteraxas Affairs
Mayor McCracken appointed Councilman Shipley to represent the Council
at a meeting of the County of Orange Office of Veterans Affairs on
July 21, 1971.
Orange County Rapid Transi Meeting
Councilman Shipley volunteered to represent the Council at.a discussion
regarding the Orange County Rapid Transit Planning and its effect on
Anaheim, at a meeting to be held July 22, 1971.
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Golden West College Meeting ~Ex -Convict Rehabilitation
Mayor McCracken designated Councilman Matney to represent Council at a
meeting, to be held July 29, 1971, at Golden West College to explore the
readiness of the community to participate in a coordinated effort to
assist ex -convicts in resuming a normal life upon release from prison.
Television Tnte rvile'4?r
Mayor McCracken requested the City Administrator to appoint an appro-
priate staff member to represent the City on the program "Orange County
Report's to be televised by Station KHJ, which will deal with the.
Huntington Beach 'Top of the Pier" project.
Orange Count Harbor District
Discussion was held .by Council regarding the Orange County League of
Citiec meeting which had been called for the purpose of taking a vote
among member cities on whether to support the Briggs or Cory bill in.
the State legislature concerning the Orange County Harbor District.
No action was taken on the matter.
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Report - Fi.re Chie U
Fire Chief Picard reported that the Murdy Fire Station would open this
week, with formal dedication to .take place this fall. He also spoke
briefly concerning the benefits that the City can expect upon imple-
mentation of the Joint Powers Fire Agreement between the cities of
Huntington Beach, Westminster, Seal Beach and Fountain Valley.
RESOLUTIONS
On motion by Matney, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution 140.
3339 by title, waived further reading; and passed and adopted same by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
RES. NO. 3339 - ADOPTED -'ORANGE COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IN
RECOGNITION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL AS THE
REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING BOARD."
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinances
!yo. 1620, 1658 and 1659 by title, waived further reading and passed
and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
ORD. NO. 1620 - ADOPTED — ZONE CASE NO. 70-19
"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 NORTH SIDE OF HEIL
AVENUE BETWEEN SAYBROOK LANE AND ALGONQUIN STREET (ZONE CHANGE CASTE
NO. 70-19) "
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ORD. N0. 1658 - ADOPTEDax - ZONE CASE NO. 71-11
"ATE'' 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 BETWEEN BEACH BOULEVARD AND
NEWLAND STREET FROM ADAMS AVENUE TO A POINT 1980 FEET SOUTH (ZONE
CHANGE NO. 71-11)."
ORD. NO. 1659 - ADOPTEDf- PRE -ZONE CASE NO. 71-9
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMH=ING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHWCST.OF THE CITY LIMITS
FROM ELLIS AVENUE NORTHWEST TO BOLSA CHICA STREET AND NORTH OF THE
ADOPTED PACIFIC COAST FREEWAY ROUTE (PRE -ZONE CASE NO. 71-9)."
ORD. NO. 1657 - DEFERRED '- ZONE CASE NO. 71-12
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1657 for a second reading by title -
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION g061 THI±;REOF TO PROVIDE 5'OR.
CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY BOUNDED BY GARFIELD AVENUE ON THE
NORTH, THE CITY LIMITS Oh THE EAST, INDIANAPOLIS AVENUE ON THE SOUTH,
AND BEACH BOULEVARD ON TEE WEST (ZONE CHANGE NO. 71-12)."
Mx. Baxter Brown, representing Standard Oil, addressed Council regard-
ing the removal of the 0 Zone designation on the map of an oil and gas
lease on Standard Oil property located between Beach Boulevard and
Newland Street.
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Cr, motion by Bartlett, Council deferred action on Ordinance No. 1657
to the meeting of August 2, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance
Nos. 1660 and 1661 by title; and waived further reading by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
ORD. NO. 1660 FIRST READING - PRECISE PLAN NO. 71-1
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 26 TO INCLUDE PRECISE
PLAN NO. 71-1 TO PROVIDE ACCESS FROM BEACH BOULEVARD TO VIEWPOINT LANE."
ORD. NO. 1661 - FIRN HEADING - ESTABLISHES SPEED LIMITS
"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 CERTAIN CITY STREETS."
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC PEED & NECESSITY - LYONS SECURITY SERVICE - APPROVED
The Clerk presented an application for a Certificate of Public Need
and Necessity filed by Mr. Bobby C. Lyons, to conduct a Private Patrol
Service within the entire area of Huntington Beach, to be known as
"Lyons Security Service and Investigation Bureau."
Councilman Matney requested the Police Chief to provide Council with
information regarding the number of businesses licensed in the city
under a Certificate of Public Need and Necessity which have discontinued
operations.
On motion by Bartlett, Council granted.an application for a Certificate
of Public Need and Necessity to Mr. Bobby C. Lyons to conduct a Private
Patrol Service within the entire area of the city to be known as "Lyons
Security Service & Investigation Bureau", with the stipulation that
if said business ceases operation in the city, for a six month period,
the Certificate shall become null and void. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
Attorney Directed to Prepare Ordinance
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance stipulating that businesses that had been issued a Certificate
of Public Need and Necessity and which cease operations with the city
while holding such certificate shall, after a reasonable period of
time and proper notification and hearing procedure have their Certifi-
cates declared null and void. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs,
Gibbs, Coen
MILEAGE RATE INCREASE REQUESTED - SEAL'S AMBULANCE - DEFERRED
The City Administrator informed Council of a communication from Seal's
Ambulance Company requesting a mileage rate increase from $1.00 to $1.50
per mile, to cover increased operating costs.
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On motion by Green, Council deferred consideration of this matter, pend-
ing.further recommendation and report from the City Administrator, by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
REIMBURSEMENT OF FILING FEE - APPROVED - WALTER CAMP
The Clerk informed Council of a recommendation from the Planning Com-
mission that the $75.00 filing fee, paid by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Camp,
14362 Nevada Drive, City, to process an application to care for three
foster children at their home, be refunded.
On motion by Green, Council approved the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and. directed that the $75.00 filing fee be refunded to.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Camp, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
PROTESTS - BEACH BOULEVARD DIAN CLOSURES
The Clerk presented communications from Mr. Robert F. McMahon, repre-
senting Gino's Inc., 22410 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, and Mr. Wendell.
Pierson, owner of Liberty Park Liquors, 17685 Beach Boulevard, City,
protesting the closure of the left turn medians on Beach Boulevard at
Holt Street and Beach Boulevard at Liberty Street, respectively.
The Clerk informed Council that a decision on this matter had been
deferred from the June 21, 1971, meeting pending receipt of clarifying
information from the Director of .Public Works.
Mayor McCracken requested and. was granted permission to abstain from
consideration of this matter because of a possible conflict of interest,
and turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tempore Matney to preside.
Mr. Robert McMahon addressed Council and stated that the closure of the
median had resulted in a loss of business, and displayed a map of the
area to demonstrate the difficulties caused by the median closure at
Holt Street.
Considerable discussion was held between the Council and the Director
of Public Works on the matter.
Mr. Wendell Pierson addressed Council and stated that he believed the
closure of the left turn median at Liberty Street caused a hazardous
traffic situation in the area.
Mr. Wilson Di Stefano, business owner, addressed Council and, spoke
regarding the business problems which had resulted due to the median
closure.
Mr. Leo Orvin, owner of property near Beach Boulevard and. Liberty Street,
addressed Council regarding merchant participation in the cost of re-
opening the medians.
Mr. John Kovac representing businessmen in the vicinity of Yorktown
Street and Adams Avenue, addressed Council regarding the possibility
of a new median opening in that area.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed that the left turn medians at
Beach Boulevard and Liberty Street and Beach Boulevard and Holt Street
be reopened, with the expense to be shared, if possible, by the businesses
in the area. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
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PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 71-9 - CONTINUED TO 8Z2/71
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for the
continuance from July 6, 1971, of a public hearing on Code Amendment
No. 71-9, which proposes to add.to Division 9 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code, Article 932 - Apartment Standards. Said Article sets
forth standards for apartment developments in non -ocean oriented prop-
erties in Huntington Beach which may generally be referred to as being
north of Ellis Avenue and east of Beach Boulevard; the intent being to
encourage better land planning, consideration of aesthetics through
application of appearance standards, sets forth minimum floor areas
and proposes to reduce the density.
On motion by Green, Council directed that the public hearing on Code
Amendment No. 71-9 be continued to the meeting of August 2, 1971., by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 71-12 - CONTINUED TO $ 2/71
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for the con-
tinuance from July 6, 1971, of a public hearing on Code Amendment No.
71-12, which proposes to restructure and modify Article 9.73, Miscella-
neous Provisions. Restructuring has been to divide this Article into.
three main sections; All Land Uses, Residential Uses and Commercial,.
Professional and Industrial Uses. Modifications were to the Height
Limitations, Exempted Uses, Right -of -Way Dedications. Installation of
Improvements, Underground. Utilities, Screening of Rooftop Mechanical
Features, Temporary Uses,..and Wall Requirements for Professional,
Commercial and Industrial Uses.
On motion by Green, Council directed. that the public hearing on Code
Amendment No. 71-12 be continued to the meeting of August 2, 1971, by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen; Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
PUBLIC HEARINGS - MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT 71-2 - LAND USE - APPROVED
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Mayor McCracken announced
public hearing on each of
nature the hearings would
that this was the
the above matters
be combined.
day and hour set for a
and that due to their related
Master Plan Amendment 71-2 - Land Use - to consider a master plan of
an use amenamenE on proper y generally bounded on the north by Garfield
Avenue, on the east by the Santa Ana River, on the south by the Pacific
Ocean, on the west by Beach Boulevard, and can the northwest by the pro-
posed Route 1 Freeway.
Zone Case 71-13 Z#4Res. of Intent Portion A2pealed - to consider an
appeal e y MarsHill S. Zolla, on behalf or. Mr.'Marvin S. Miller,
to the decision of the Planning Commission in approving that portion of
the Resolution of Intent rezoning R3 to R2. The Resolution of Intent
of the Planning Commission, as amended., proposes the following bone
changes: RA-0 Residential Agricultural District Combined with Oil
Production to R1 Single Family Residence District; R2 Two Family
Residence District to R1 Single Family Residence District; R2-0 Two
Family Residence District with Oil Production to R1 Single Family
Residence District; RA-0 Residential Agricultural District Combined
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with Oil Production to R2 Two Family Residence District;` R3 Limited
Multiple Family Residence District to R2 Two Family Residence District;
R5 Office Professional District to R2 Two Family Residence.District;
and C4 Highway Commercial District to RA Residential Agricultural
District. Excepting therefrom the triangle at the northeast corner
of the extension of Banning Avenue and Brookhurst Street which is to
remain RA-0, on property bounded by Beach Boulevard on the west,
Indianapolis Avenue on the north, Pacific Coast Highway on the south,
and the Santa Ana River on the east.
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Zone Case 71-19 - Res. of Intent - to consider a Resolution of Intent
of the Planning commission for a change of zone on property located on
the east side of Bushard Street, approximately 170 feet south of
Hamilton Avenue, from RA Residential Agricultural District to Rl Single
Family Residence District.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication, and posting had. been met, and that he had received a commu-
nication from O'Melveny & Myers, 611 W. Sixth Street, Los Angeles,
regarding Zone Case No. 71-13, and. had. received. no further communica-
tions or written protests to said hearings, or the recommendations of
the Planning Commission, other than the letter of appeal on Zone Case
No. 71-13.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending approval of Master Plan Amendment No. 71-2,
Zone Case No. 71-19, Zone Case 71-13 and denial of the portion of
Zone Case No. 71-13 rezoning R3 to R2.
Mayor McCracken declared the hearings open.
Mr. Brian Parkinson, 9042 Antioch Drive, City, addressed Council in
favor of Zone Case No. 71-13.
Mr. Marshall S. Zolla, Attorney, representing the appellant in connec-
tion with Zone Case No. 71-13, addressed Council and requested that
consideration of the rezoning of a portion of the property involved.
in Zone Case 71-13 be continued pending further study.
Mr. Lowell C. Martindale, Jr., OlMelveny & Myers, representing the
Bank of America, addressed Council in opposition to Zone Case No. 71-13.
He stated that they have plans for a multiple development in this area,
and requested that action be deferred until Council has had. an opportunity
to review it.
Mr. Thomas Williams, representing O'Melveny & Myers, 5300 Seashore Drive,
Newport Beach, addressed Council and requested that further study be
given to Zone Case No. 71-13.
Mr. Robert Pagnoli, 9562 H ightide Drive, City, addressed Council in
favor of Zone Case 71-13, and commended the Planning Commission and
staff for their work.
There being no one further present to speak on Zone Case No. 71-13 -
Resolution of Intent, and there being no further protests filed, either
oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
There being no one present to speak on Master Plan Amendment 71-2 or.
Zone Case 71-19, and there being no protests filed either oral or written,
the hearings were closed by the Mayor.
On :notion by Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
mission; approved Master Plan Amendment No. 71-2, and directed the
City Attorney to prepare a resolution effecting Name. The motion
passed by the following 1,ote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney
NOES: Councilmen: McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
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A motion was made by Councilman Green to deny the appeal,.sustain the
decision of the Planning Commission, approve Zone Case 71-13; and direct
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting same. The motion
was withdrawn before being put to a vote.
A motion was made by Councilman Green, that Zone Case 71-13 be referred
back to the Planning Commission for study regarding the validity of
said zone case and instruction that these items be segregated into
individual sections. The motion was withdrawn before being voted upon.
Considerable discussion was held by Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Green, to deny the appeal, sustain the
decision of the Planning Commission and approve Zone Case 71-13; direct
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance. effecting same, and. that the
appeal fee be refunded to the appellant. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green Matney
NOES: Councilmen: McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
On motion by Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Com-
mission; approved Zone Case No. 71-19 and directed the City Attorney
to prepare an ordinance effecting same. The motion was passed.by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green,.Matney
NOES: Councilmen: McCracken
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
Sthedulin&Zon 'Cases
A motion was made by Councilman Green, that the City Attorney and
Planning Director study the combining of future zone cases for deter
mination as to proper procedure.. The motion was passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - DENIED - CE 71-33 - SEAKIST ENTERPRISES
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing on an appeal filed by Seakist Enterprises, Inc., to the
denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Exception 71-33, to
permit a temporary parking lot in the R5 Office -Professional Business
District on property located at the northwest corner of Brookhurst.
Street and Pacific Coast Highway.
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 Conditional
Exception 71-33 or to the recommendation of denial by the Planning Com-
mission, other than the letter of appeal.
The.Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending denial of Conditional Exception No. 71-33.
On motion by Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission and denied the appeal, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 71-14 - APPROVED
Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing on Zone Case Na 71-14 on property located on the south-
west corner of Beach Boulevard and Talbert Avenue for a change of zone
from RA Residential Agricultural 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 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. 71-14 or to the recommendation of conditional approval by the
Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's
reasons for recommending conditional approval of Zone Case No. 71-14.
Mayor McCracken declared the hearing open.
Mr. Donald P. Jones, Real Estate Broker, addressed Council in favor
of the proposed zone change.
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 Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Planning
Commission; approved Zone Case No. 71-14 including the amendment of the
Planning Commission that the.westerly 540 feet be deleted, and directed.
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting the change of zone.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
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Citizens Committee on E Goals & Objectives
Councilman Green reported that the Citizens Committee on Goals and
Objectives had requested that Council consider landscaping the median
strips on Beach Boulevard in connection with the widening work now
being done.
Following discussion, on motion by Green, Council directed that this
matter be submitted to staff for recommendation and report at the.meet-
ing of August 2, 1971. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, McCracken
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, Coen
REQUEST FOR JOINT MEETING WITH COUNCIL - INFORMAL MEETING CALIED
Mr, Marcus Porter, Chairman of the Planning Commission addressed Council
and requested that a joint meeting be held in the near future between
the Planning Commission, Design Review Board and Council to discuss the
application of the Civic Center District Suffix.
Mayor McCracken called an informal meeting of the Council as a Committee -
of -the -Whole for Monday, July 26, 1971, at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of
meeting with the Planning; Commission and Design Review Board members.
PROTECTED AREA FOR PIER FISHERMEN
The City Administrator informed Council that he had met with Mr, and.
Mrs. Carl Christensen, owners of the bait and tackle concession on the
Municipal Pier., and Mr. James DeGuelle, regarding the alleged problem
of harrassment of pier fishermen by surfers in the area. He stated
that no action could be taken by the City in this matter, due to
difficulties in enforcement.
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