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Home My WebLink About1971-09-23MINUTES CouYlr, iz Chamber- ., C iv f_c COTI LO V Huntington Beach, Calif'on ila Thursday, September 23, 1971 Mayor McCracken called the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the.Council Chamber. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken Shipley - (arrived at 7:40 P.M.) Councilmen Absent: Gibbs FORMATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT The Acting City Administrator informed Council of a request from the Director of Public Works for Council direction concerning the pro- posed formation of an assessment district in the northwestern section of the. City, on which Council held discussion at the meeting of September 20, 1971. The Director of Public Works stated that it was necessary that he be given direction as to whether Council wishes the assessment district to be a Council initiated action or formed through petition of the property owners. Following discussion, Council directed that the formation of said assessment district in the northwestern section of the City, be accomplished through a citizens initiated action. PUBLIC HEARING - AREA "E" ZONE CASE 71-20 P.C. RES OF INTENT -APPROVED Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance from the September 20, 1971, Council meeting of a public hearing on Area "E", Zone Case No. 71-20 - Planning Commission Res- olution of Intent, which proposes a change of zone on property located east of Bolsa Chica Street and north of Heil Avenue from R5 Office -Professional District to MH Mobilehome District. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notifi- cation, publication and posting had been met, and.that he had re- ceived no communications or written protests to Area "E" Zone Case No. 71-20 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission. The Assistant Planning Director used a viewgraph to display the area under consideration and presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of the zone change. 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 Shipley, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission; approved the change of zone in Area "E" - Zone Case No. 71-20, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance ef- fecting same, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs Page #2 - Council Minutes.- 9/23/71 PUBLIC HEARING - AREA "F"- 1ZONE CASE 71-20 - P.C. 1\'E,(3 01" 1 N111,1V`:f'-II E'�'h��Vl , } Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance from the September 20, 1971, Council meeting of a public hearing on Area "F", Zone Case No. 71-20 - Planning Commission Res- olution of Intent, which proposes a change of zone on property lo- cated on the south side of Heil Avenue, approximately 660 feet east of Bolsa Chica Street, from Rl Single Family Residence District to R2 Two Family Residence District; also, from R1 Single Family Res- idence District to MH Mobilehome District. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notifi- cation, publication and. posting had been met, and that he had re- ceived no communications or written protests to Area "F" - Zone Case No. 71-20, or to the recommendation of approval of the Plan- ning Commission. The Assistant Planning Director displayed the area under consider- ation through the use of a viewgraph, and presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of the zone change. 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 Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Plan- ning Commission; approved the change of zone in Area "F" - Zone Case No. 71-20, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordi- nance effecting same, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs PUBLIC HEARING - AREA "G'iar ZONE CASE 71-20-P.C. RES OF INTENT -APPROVED Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance from the September 20, 1971, Council meeting of a public hearing on Area "G", Zone Case No. 71--20 - Planning Com- mission Resolution of Intent, which proposes a change of zone on property located. on the north side of Warner Avenue, south of Pearce Street, east of Bolsa Chica Street and west of Roosevelt Street, from R1 Single Family Residence District to R2 Two Fam- ily Residence District, R5 Office -Professional District and 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 notifi- cation, publication and posting had been met, and that he had re- ceived no communications or written protests to Area "G" - Zone Case No. 71-20 or to the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission. The Assistant Planning Director used a viewgraph to display the area under consideration and presented a resume' of the Planning Comnis- sions's reasons for recommending approval of tiie zone change. There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there be;.ng no protests filed, eitl-:er oral or written, the hearing was clost:d by the Mayor. On motion by Green, Council sustained the decision of the Plann _ng Commission; approved the change of zone in Ar(.a "G" - Zone Case No. 71-20, and directed the City Attorney to }repare an ordinan:e effecting same, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken NOES: Councilmen: Ncne ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs 11 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 9/23/71 PUBLIC HEARING - AREA "H" - ZONE CASE 71-20 - P.C. RES 0-F TNTEI T-APPEO Mayor McCracken announced that this was the clay and hour set t'ot, the continuance from the September 20, 1911, Council meeting of n. piiL)lic, hearing on Area "H", Zone Case No. 71-20 - Planning Commission Reso- lution of Intent, which proposes a change of zone on property located on the west side of Springdale Street, approximately 810 feet south of Edinger Avenue, from RA Residential Agricultural District to R5 Office -Professional District. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notifi- cation, publication and posting had been met, and that he had re- ceived no communications or written protests to Area "H" - Zone Case No. 71-20, or to the recommendation of approval of the Plan- ning Commission. The Assistant Planning Director used a viewgraph to display the area under consideration and presented a resume' of the Planning Commis- sion's reasons for recommending approval of the zone change. 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 Bartlett, Council sustained the decision of the Planning; Commission; approved the change of zone in Area "H" - Zone Case No. 71-20, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting same, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs PUBLIC HEARING - AREA"I" - ZONE CASE 71-20-P.C. RES OF INTENT -APPROVED Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance from the September 20, 1971, Council meeting of a public hearing on Area "I", Zone Case No. 71-20 - Planning Commission Res- olution of Intent, which proposes a change of zone on property lo- cated on the west side of Springdale Street, approximately 350 feet south of Heil Avenue. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notifi- cation, publication and posting had been met, and that he had re- ceived no communications or written protests to Area "I" - Zone: Case No. 71-20 or to the recommendation of approval of the Plan- ning Commission. The Assistant Planning Director used a viewgraph to display the area under consideration and presented a resume' of the Planning Commis- sion's reasons for recommending approval of the zone change. 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 Com- mission; approved the change of zone in Area "I".- Zone Case No. 71-20, and. directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting same.. by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs PUBLIC HEARING - AREA"J" -ZONE CASE 71-20-P.C. RES OF INTEN'�-APPROVED Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and Izour set for the continuance from the September 20, 1971, Council meeting of a public hearing on Area "J" - Zone Case No. 71--20 - Planning Commission Res- olution of Intent, which proposes a change of zone on property lo- cated on the west side of Edwards Street, approximately 80C feet north of Warner Avenue, from RA Residential Agricultural District to R1 Single Family Residence District. Page #4 - Council Minutes - 9/23/71 The (J(;�,rk InVormed Council that all legal requirements ['or notif'i- cation, publication and posting had been met, and ttiat Iua [jud ceived no communications or written protests to Area "J" - 7,one dale -No. 71-20, or to the recommendation of approval of the Plan- ning Commission. The Assistant Planning Director displayed. the area under consid- eration through the use of a viewgraph, and. presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of the zone change. 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 Green, Council sustained. the decision of the Planning Commission; approved the change of zone in Area "J" - Zone Case No. 71-20, and directed. the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting same, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs 41 PUBLIC HEARING -AREA "K"-ZC 71 20 - P.C. RES OF INTENT - APPROVED Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance from the September 20, 1971, Council meeting of a public hearing on Area "K" - Zone Case No. 71-20 - Planning Commission Res- olution of Intent, which proposes a change of zone on property lo- cated on the east side of Springdale Street, 660 feet west of Edwards Street, north of Warner Avenue and. south of the Orange County Flood Control District channel, from R5 Office -Professional District to MH Mobilehome District. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notifi- cation, publication and. posting had, been met, and that he had re- ceived no communications or written protests to Area "K" - Zone Case No. 71-20, or to the recommendation of approval of the Plan- ning Commission. 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 Bartlett, Council sustained. the decision of the Plan- ning Commission; approved. the change of zone in Area "K" - Zone Case No. 71-20, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting same, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs PUBLIC HEARING - AREA "L" - ZC 71j20 - P.C. RES OF INTENT -CONTINUED Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and. hour set for the continuance from the September 20, 1971, Council meeting of a public hearing on Area "L" - Zone Case No. 71-20 - Planning Commission Res- olution of Intent, which proposes a change of zone on property lo- cated approximately 200 feet south of Warner Avenue and. approximately 920 feet east of Bolsa Chica Street, from R2 Two Family Residence District and R3 Limited. Multiple Family Residence District, to Rl Single Family Residence District. The Clerk informed. Council that all legal requirements for notifi- cation, publication and posting had been met, and. that he had re- ceived no communications or written protests to Area "L"- Zone Case No. 71-20 The Assistant Planning Director used. a viewgraph to display the area under consideration and presented. a resume' of the Planning Commis- sion's reasons for recommending approval of the zone change to R2. Mr. George Kachicicas, 1345 Skyline Drive, Laguna Beach, addressed j�uncil and. discussed. the proposed. zone change at length. Page #5 - Council Minutes - 9/23/71 Following discussion, on motion by McCracken, Council continued the public hearing on Area "L" - Zone Case No. 71-20, to the November 15. 1971, meeting and referred same back to the Planning Commission for further study. The motion was passed by the .following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen., McCracken NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs PUBLIC HEARING - AREA "M" - ZC 71-20 - PC RES OF INTENT - APPROVED Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance from the September 20, 1971, meeting of a public hearing on Area "M" - Zone Case No. 71-20 - Planning Commission Resolution of Intent, which proposes a change of zone on property located. at the northwest corner of Bolsa Chica Street and Los Patos Avenue, from R2 Two Family Residence District, R3 Limited Multiple Family Resi- dence District and C2 Community Business District, to Rl Single Family Residence ]District. The Clerk informed. Council that all legal requirements for notifica- tion, publication and posting had been met, and that he had received no communications or written protest to Area "M" - Zone Case No.71-20, or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission, The Assistant Planning Director used a viewgraph to display the area under consideration and presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending approval of the zone change. Considerable discussion was held between the Council and. the Assist- ant Planning Director regarding the proposed. zone change. 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 Green, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission; approved the change of zone in Area "M" Zone Case No. 71-20, and directed. the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance effecting same, by the following vote: AYES: Councillen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs IA PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO-17-PLANNING COMMISSION RES OF INTENT Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Zone Case No. 71-17, which proposes a change of zone as follows: C4 Highway Commercial District to C4-CD Highway Commercial District Civic District; from RA Residential Agricultural District and RA-0 Residential Agricultural District, combined. with oil production, to RA -CD Residential Agricultural District Civic District, and RA-0-CD Residential Agricultural District, combined with oil production, Civic District; from RA-01 Residential Agricultural District, combined with oil production, to RA-01-CD Residential Agricultural District, com- bined with oil production, Civic District; from Rl Single Family Res- idence District to Rl-CD Single Family Residence District Civic Dis- trict; from R5 Office -Professional District to R5-CD Office -Pro- fessional District Civic District; and from MI Light Industrial Dis- trict and. Ml-0 Light Industrial District, combined with oil produc- tion, to Ml-CD Light Industrial District Civic District and M1-0 Light Industrial District, combined with oil production, Civic Dis- trict. Subject Resolution of Intent establishes a zoning district generally around Huntington Central Park. Said district is referred to as a Civic District Suffix and is designated -to attach to the base zone. A CD suffix does not alter the base zone, but it subjects development in the suffix to a review process. The intent of the CD is to estab- lish a method. whereby the City may regulate the orderly, harmonious, attractive and. aesthetic development of private property around Huntington Central Park. Page #6 - Council Minutes - 9/23/71 The Clerk informed. Council that all legal requirements for notifi- cation, publication and posting on said public hearing had been met, and that he had received. no communications or written pro- tests to Zone Case No. 71-17, or to the recommendation of approv- al by the Planning Commission. The Assistant Planning Director presented a resume' of the Plan- ning Commission's reasons for recommendation of approval of Zone Case No. 71-17. Mayor McCracken declared the hearing open. Mr. Jerry Shea, representing the Huntington Beach Company, 2110 Main St., City, addressed. Council in opposition to the proposed zone change. Mr. Glen Kimmel, 6732 Via Angelina, addressed Council and stated that he believed the area encompassed by the zone change should. be expanded. Mr. Wilbur Metzler, 11143 S. Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, addressed Council and stated his opposition to the proposed zone change as he believed it discouraged industry from moving into 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. On motion by Green, Council sustained the decision of the Plan- ning Commission; approved. Zone Case No. 71--1.7 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, Coen, McCracken NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 71-18 - PC RES OF INTEND_;.' - APPR07VED Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day, and hour ,set for a public hearing on Zone Case 71-18, located on property bou.nd.ed. by Clay Avenue on the north, Adams Avenue on the south, Huntington Street on the east and Gold.enwest Street on the west for a change of zone as follows: R1 Single Family Residence District to RI --CD Single Family Res- idence District Civic District; R1--0 Single Family residence Dis- trict, combined. with oil production, to R1-0-CD Single Family Residence District, combined. with oil production, Civic District; R1-01 Single Family Residence District, combined with oil pro- duction, to RI-01-CD Single Family Residence District, combined with oil production, Civic District; R2 Two Family Residency: Dis- trict, to R2-CD Two Family Residence District Cl_vi.c District; R2-0 Two Family Residence District, combined with oil production, to R2-0-CD Two Family Residence District, combined with oil production Civic District; R3-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District, combined with oil production, to R3-0-CD Limited Multiple Family Residence District, combined -with oil production, Civic District:, C2-0 Community Business District, combined with oil production, to C2-0--CD Community Business District, combine.] with oil pro- duction, Civic District; C2-01 Community Business District, com- bined with oil production, to C2-01-CD Communit yr Business Dis- trict, combined with oil production, Civic District; and M2-0 Heavy Industrial District, combined with oil production, to M2-0-CD Heavy Industrial District, combined. with oil. production, Civic District. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for noti- fication, publication and posting had. been met, and. that he had received no communications or written protests to Zone Case No. 71-18 or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning Com- mission. 1 Page #7 -- Council Minutes - 9123/71 The Assistant Planning Director presented a resume' of Lhe : irtriiiing Commission's reasons for recommendation of approval ol` Gone Case No. 71-1d. Mayor McCracken declared the hearing open. Mr. Jerry Shea, representing the Huntington Beach Co., 2110 Main St., City, addressed. Council and stated that he believed the area encompassed in the proposed zone change was ton broad. in scope. Considerable discussion was held between the Council and the Assis- tant Planning Director regarding the matter. On motion by Green, Council continued the public hearing on Zone Case No. 71-18 to the November 1, 1971, Council_ meeting, referred same back to the Planning Commission to revise the boundaries as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Lake Street and Springdale Avenue westerly along Springfield Avenue to Huntington Street, north on Huntington Street to a point 660 feet north of Yorktown Avenue, then westerly along a line parallel to and 660 feet north of the centerline of Mansion Avenue to a point 660 feet east of Golden - west Street and. south along a line parallel to and 660 feet west of Main Street to the intersection of Utica Avenue then easterly along Utica Avenue to Lake Street and. south to Lake Street to the point of beginning. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Caen, FeCrack.en NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs PUBLIC HEARING - 14ASTER P7�((,,� AN AYJ'LJD. S=Y ABTA "C" CG1V`i'1NLTED Mayor McCracken announced that this was the day and hour set: for a public hearing to consider a Master Plan Amendment to Study Area "C", on property generally bounded. as follows: Starting at a point at the intersection of Ellis Avenue and 7 viards Street; thence northerly along Edwards Street to the Wavy Railroad Line; thence northwesterly along the City .limits to Rancho Avenue; thence southwesterly along Rancho Avenue to Bolsa CY?ica Street; thence southerly along Bolsa Chica Street to Ed ._nger ziverue,; ,1_erico westerly along Edinger Avenue to the proposed Route 1 "�`reeway; thence westerly along said freeway to the western boundary of S" .Inset Aquat_ c Park; thence southwesterly perpendicular to the coastline to the mean high tide line; thence southeasterly along the mea.r tide line to Warner Avenue; thence easterly along earner Aver;.ue and Los Pa-` '-s Avenue to the proposed Roi.te 1 Freeway; thence sout,eastorl.y alo-J said freeway to Ellis Avenue extended; t:h.ence eID a5t�,rir ;3,-'_o_12; Ellis Avenue to the point of beginning. The Clerk informed Council that all legal -requirements 1 n r o t i fi - cation, publica -lc n and posting had been .,..i= t, �".11C th_,it,,-'d re- ceived no communications or written protests to �,iaster fila:s Amendment No. 71-2, or to the recommendation of` approval c; the Planning Commission. The Assistant Planning Director addressed Council concerning the Master Plan Amend,,-rient No. 71-3, and recom,riended that it be--ocferred back to the Planning Commission for furthar study. Mayor McCracken declared the hearing open. On motion by McCracken, Council continued the public hey::: i .g on Master Plan Amendment No. 71-3 to the November 15, 1971, and referred same back to the Planning_ Commission If o r fur "her u and report. The motion was passed by the follo-,�ring roll cLtii vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs 1181 Page #8 - Council Minutes - 9/23/71 Draft - Moratorium Resolution on Residential Construction A draft of the proposed moratorium resolution was distributed by the City Attorney for the consideration of Council. Disc ssion wa:y held by Council concerning, the direction given to the City Attorney at the September 20, 1971, meet:l..ng coxicre r•ning t,}le pre- paration of the moratorium resolution covering residential construc- tion only, in Study Area "B" (Central quarter of City from Edwards Street to the easterly City limits) and Study Area "C" (northwest portion of City to Edwards Street doen to and including freeway alignment, northwesterly to Warner Avenue and westerly from Warner Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway). The City Attorney was directed by Council to exclude from the Mora- torium those permits necessary for the construction of condominiums and planned residential developments. Delay - Beach Boulevard. Median3Opening Mr. Wendell Pearson, owner of Liberty Park Liquors, 17685 Beach Blvd., City, addressed Council concerning the delay in the reopening of the left turn median on Beach Boulevard and Liberty Street. The Director of Public Works informed Council that the change order had been approved and that the work would be done as soon as possible. The Lirector of Public Works was directed by Council to contact the State Engineer to expedite the reopening of the median. RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McCracken called an Executive Session of the Council at 9:20 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 1:20 A.M. by the Mayor Pro Tempore Matney. RESOLUTION NO. 3369 - ADOA D - MEMORANDUM OF AGRMT -- HBMEO The Clerk read Resolution No. 3369 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND IMPLE- MENTING IN PART THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES' ORGANIZATION AND TANAGEMENT PERSONNEL NOT INCLUDED WITH THE MANAGEMENT UNIT." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 3369 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, McCracken PUBLIC HEARING SET - CITYrADMINISTRATOR On motion by Green, Council directed that 5:00 P.M. on October 11, 1971, be the time and date for the public hearing requested by the City Administrator, pursuant to Section 606 of the City Charter, in the Murdy Park Community Center, the regular meeting place of tie City Council. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Sh:A_pley, Bartlett, Green, Matney, Coen NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gibbs, McCracken ADJOURNMENT On motion by Green, the regular adjourned. meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 1:23 A.M. Motion carried. ATTEST: � - - Paul C i.ones City Clerk and ex -off icio Clerk of the City Council of the "ity of tington Beach, California Paul C. ones City Clerk E::rry17