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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 20, 1975
Mayor Coen called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Wieder, Duke, Coen
Matney - (arrived at 5:40 P.M.)
Absent: None
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 5:35 P,M. to Room B-8.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened in Room B-8 by the Mayor, with Councilman Matney
in attendance.
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL .PLAN
Discussion was held between the Council, Planning Director and staff regarding
a portion of an amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan on which
a public hearing had been held January 6, 1975, with decision deferred to the
February 3, 1975 meeting pending legal analysis by the City Attorney. The por-
tion of the amendment discussed was as follows:
1. Planning Reserve South of Huntington Central Park - generally located west
of Gothard Street to the city boundary line, north of Garfield Avenue to
the Huntington Central Park,
The Planning Director reported on the proposed amendment and presented graphs
of the area under consideration.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Matney, that Council
direct the Planning Commission to consider their recommendation that the Central
City Park boundary be fixed 660" feet north of the center line of Ellis Avenue
between Edwards and Goldenwest Streets.
The Recreation and Parks Director reported on the reasons for the recommendation
of the Recreation and Parks Commission that the area under consideration be
designated for park expansion.
The motion made by Councilman Matney was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Matney, Wieder, Coen
NOES: Shipley, Gibbs, Duke
ABSENT: None
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 6:40 P.M. The motion was passed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Alvin M. Coen
Mayor
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 20, 1975
Mayor Coen called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber.
The Invocation was given by Reverend James Caley - St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gabbs, Wieder, Duke, Coen
Matney - (arrived at 7:24 P.M.)
Absent: None
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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - JOSEPH BOYLE - PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Mayor Coen presented a plaque to Mr. Joseph Boyle in appreciation for his service
on the Planning Commission from June 30, 1971 to January 22, 1975.
PROCLAMATION 'JAYCEE WEEK' - JANUARY 19-25, 1975
Mayor Coen read a proclamation designating the week of January 1925, 1975, as
'Jaycee Week' in the City of Huntington Beach, recognizing the Jaycees as a community
service organization of young men .age 18-35 dedicated to offering an opportunity
for the furthering of personal development and leadership, with major efforts
directed to finding solutions to environmental and economic problems within their
communities. Mr. Bob Jensen, President and Miss Mary Ann Gadig, Huntington Beach
Junior Miss accepted the proclamation on behalf of the organization.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Bartlett, the following items were approved as recommended by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES. -- Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 1975,
the adjourned regular meeting of January 6, 1975 and the regular meeting of January 6,
1975, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 7246 - LA CUESTA - Accepted improvements dedi-
cated for public use in Tract No. 7246, located northwest of Atlanta Avenue and
Brookhurst Street; authorized the release of the faithful performance portion
of the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond and termination of the Subdivision
Agreement and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to
notify the bonding company.
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FINAL TRACT MAP NO 8689 - ALL OF TT 8689 - HUNTINGTON GREEN COMPANY - Accepted
offers of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 8689, all
of Tentative Tract 8689, located between Green Street and Bolsa Chica Street,
660' south of Pearce Street, and 330' north of Warner Avenue, examined and certified
by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission
as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as filed, amended
and approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage: 2.500; Lots: 10; Developer:
Huntington Green Company, 16168 Beach Blvd., Suite 150, Huntington Beach, California;
adopted the map subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department of
Public Works and the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 3056 adopted October 29,
19691 with additional stipulations as follows: Park and Recreation Fees shall be
paid prior to recordation of the final map and that the final map shall be recorded
prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map No. 8689 on July 16, 1975. Adopted
Exemption Declaration No. 74-81 granted by the Environmental Review Board on June 18,
1974.
Further instructed the City Clerk that she shall not affix her signature to the
map for release such map for preliminary processing by the County for recordation
until the aforementioned conditions have been met.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - SENIOR CITIZENS FACILITIES - CC-318 - Accepted work on
the remodeling of the City Recreation Center located at 17th Street and Orange
Avenue to a Senior Citizens Facility CC-318, completed by Atlas Builders for a
final contract amount of $51,989, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
AMENDED FINAL TRACT MAP NO 8662 - ALL OF TT 8662 - JAMES MONTGOMERY - APPROVED -
Accepted offers of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No.
8662, all of Tentative Tract 8662, located south of Pearce Street, between Blanton
and Lynn Streets, examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the
Secretary to the Planning Commission as being substantially in the tentative map
as tiled, amended and approved by the Planning Commission. Final Tract Map No.
8662 had been approved by the City Council at the adjourned regular meeting held
December 9, 1974, however, the title sheet has been amended to reflect addition
of title report and easements on the property. Acreage: 2.003; Lots: 8; Developer:
James D. Montgomery, P.O. Box 2245, Huntington Beach, California; adopted the map
subject to standard conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works and
the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 3056 adopted October 20, 1969, with
additonal stipulations as follows: That Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid
prior to recordation of the final map, that Pearce, Lynn and Blanton Streets
shall be dedicated to the City prior to the recordation of the final map, that
Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works
prior to the recordation of the final map. Said system shall be designed to
provided for siltation and erosion control from within the proposed development.
That the final map shall be recorded prior to expiration of Tentative Tract Map
No. 8662 on May 28, 1975. Adopted ED #74-51 granted by the Environmental Review
Board on May 14, 1974.
Further instructed the City Clerk that she shall not affix her signature to the
map nor release such map for preliminary processing by the County for recordation
until the aforementioned conditions have been met.
DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO 7571 - STANDARD PACIFIC CORPORATION Accepted
improvements dedicated for public use in Tract No. 7571, located south of Adams
Avenue, west of Newland Street, authorized the release of the faithful performance
portion of the Improvement Bond only, the Monument Bond and termination of the
Subdivision Agreement, and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and
Utbe Treasurer to notify the bonding company.
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PARKWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - L C SMULL - APPROVED - Approved an agreement
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e City and Mr. L. C. Smull providing for the developer to maintain the
four feet of the Adams Avenue right-of-way at the shopping center on the
corner of Adams Avenue and Magnolia Street, and authorized the Mayor and
to execute same on behalf of the City.
PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 74-2 - APPROVED - ED #74-146 -
ADOPTED - ORD NO 1961 - FIRST READING
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO 74--16 - APPROVED - ED #74-145 - ADOPTED - ORD NO 1962 -
FIRST READING
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for public hearings on
Precise Plan of Street Alignment 74-2 and Zone Case No. 74-16 which propose the
following:
Precise Plan of. Street Alignment No. 74-2 - Initiated by the
Planning Commission, to precise plan a street, with an ulti-
mate width of 55 feet, on the eastern third of the property
located on the southeast corner of Gothard Street and Slater
Avenue.
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Zone Case No. 74-16 - Initiated by the Planning Commission, on
property located at the southeast corner of Gothard Street and
Slater Avenue, from M1-CD, Light Industrial -Civic District, to
M1-A-15,000-CD, Restricted Industrial, with a minimum lot size
of 15,000 square feet - Civic District.
The City Clerk informed Council that she had received no communication or written
protests to Zone Case 74-16 or Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 74-2, or to
the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Director presented a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons
for recommending approve of Precise Plan of Street Alignment 74-2 and Zone Case
No. 74-16.
Mayor Coen declared the hearings open.
There being no one present to speak on the matters, and there being no protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearings were closed by the Mayor.
On motion by Gibbs, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. 74-146 and approved
Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 74-2 by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1961 a first reading by title -
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI-
NANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 26-5-11 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN
NO. 74-2 WHICH PROVIDES ACCESS TO INTERIOR LOTS AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SLATER AVENUE AND GOTHARD STREET."
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On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1961 by
the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Gibbs, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No.74-145 and approved
Zone Case No. 74-16 by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1962 a first reading by title -
"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 SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GOTHARD AND SLATER (ZONE CASE NO.
74--16) . "
On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1962 by the
following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO 74-10 - APPROVED - ORD 1959 - FIRST READING
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
on Code Amendment No. 74-10, initiated by the Planning Commission, to permit
single family residences on single lots with 37-� ft. or less of frontage, or lots
with less than 4500 sq. ft. in the R3 Medium High Density Residential and R4 -
High Density Residential Zones.
The Planning Director presented a resume of the Planning Commission's reasons
for recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 74-10.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication
and posting had been met and that she had received no communciations or written
protests to Code Amendment No. 74-10 or to the recommendation of approval by the
Planning Commission.
Mayor Coen 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 Duke, Council approved Code Amendment No. 74-10 by the following
vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1959 a first reading by title -
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
T -4 ()CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9201.1 AND 9131.1 PERTAINING TO MEDIUM -HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS."
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On motion by Duke, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1959 by the
following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO APPROVAL OF CUP 74-23 - CONT TO LATER PORTION OF MEETING
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider an appeal filed by Mr. Lee Mossteller, Recreation and Parks Commissioner,
to the approval by the Planning Commission of Conditional Use Permit No. 74-23
to allow the construction of a private recreational facility which will include
tennis, handball, racquet -ball courts and related facilities in the RA -CD Residential
Agricultural -Civic District. The subject property is located at the southeast corner
of Ellis Avenue and Edwards Street.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting had been met, and that other than the letter of appeal, she
had received no communications or written protests to Conditional Use Permit 74-23,
or to the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Lee Mossteller, Co-chairman of the Recreation and Parks Commission and Chairman
of the Phase III Central City Park Committee, addressed Council and presented
reasons for his appeal. He stated that there was no objection to the type of
facility proposed, however, they opposed its location within the defined Phase III
area of the Huntington Central Park.
At this time Mayor Coen continued the public hearing until the applicant, Mr.
Leonard Lindborg,returned to the meeting with his material on the subject matter.
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 74-21 - APPROVED - ORD NO 1960 - FIRST READING
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on a
petition for a change of zone on property located on the east side of Chapel Lane,
extending approximately 620 feet along Ellis Avenue from R1 Low Density Residential
and R3 Medium High Density Residential to R2-PD-8 Medium Density Residential -Planned
Development - eight units per acre.
The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification,
publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications
or written protests to Zone Case No. 74-21.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Flint Morrison, Vice -President of the Home Council, 16662 Carousel Lane, City,
addressed Council and presented reasons why they believed the zone change should
be denied, citing density factors and increased burden on the school district.
Mr. Bill Weiler, 18312 Springtime Lane, City, President of Indian Bluffs Homeowners
Association, addressed Council and stated that their organization was opposed to
the zone change due to increased density.
Mr. G. Louis Graziadio III, applicant, addressed Council and presented reasons
why he believed the zone change should be approved.
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. I
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On motion by Wieder, Council adopted Exemption Declaration No. 74-94 and approved
Zone Case No. 74-21 by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Matney, Wieder, Coen
NOES: Gibbs, Duke
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 1960 a first reading by title - "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 EAST SIDE OF CHAPEL LANE, EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY 620 FEET
ALONG ELLIS AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 74-21)."
On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1960 by the
following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Mayor Coen informed Council that proposed Resolution No. 4017 had been added
to the Agenda relative to the election of Transit District Directors. Council-
man Matney requested that Resolution No. 4013 and 4016 pertaining to a Minimum
Liability Insurance Limit and a change of street name, respectively, be withheld
from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Resolutions No.
4014, 4015 and 4017 by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RES NO 4014 - ADOPTED - COMMENDS 'VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS'
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING
"VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS."
RES NO 4015 - ADOPTED - ORDERS MODIFICATION OF CENTER LINE GRADE - GOTHARD STREET
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING
MODIFICATION OF CENTER LINE GRADE ON GOTHARD STREET PURSUANT TO THE CHANGE OF
GRADE ACT OF 1909."
RESOLUTION NO 4017 -- ADOPTED - ELECTION OF 0 C TRANSIT DISTRICT DIRECTORS
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECOMMENDING
THAT THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT DIRECTORS BE ELECTED BY VOTE OF THE
PEOPLE."
RESOLUTION NO 4013 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHES MINIMUM LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMIT
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4013 for a reading by title - "A
RESOLUTION Zr THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A
�!ew MINIMUM LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMIT."
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Discussion was held by Council regarding City insurance requirements.
Following a reading of Resolution No. 4013 by title, on motion by Bartlett, Council
waived further reading and adopted said resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION NO 4016 - CHANGE OF STREET NAME - PORTION OF TALBERT - DELETED FROM AGENDA
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4016 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROVIDING FOR CHANGE OF STREET
NAME ON A PORTION OF TALBERT AVENUE TO VARSITY AVENUE.
Discussion was held between the Council and Fire Chief regarding the proposed change
of street name and it was determined that the resolution would be deleted from
the Agenda and referred to staff for further review.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - MYRTLE STINSON
Mrs. Myrtle Stinson addressed Council and stated that in reference to the
matter just discussed by Council regarding a street name change on Talbert Avenue,
that she believed recognition should be given to her ancestors, the Huff and Howard
families, who pioneered this area.
The Fire Chief addressed Council regarding the city's present method of street
name selection.
EXTENSION OF USE APPROVED - MARINA PARK SITE - ROBINWOOD LITTLE LEAGUE - DR #73-15
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Design Review Board recommending
that Council approve an extension of use of the Marina Park site by the Robinwood
Little League until such time as park construction commences.
On motion by Shipley, Council approved an extension of use of the Marina Park site
by the Robinwood Little League until such time as park construction commences.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNICATION - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Department transmitting
a communication from the Planning Director of the City of Fountain Valley expressing
concern over the proposed mobile home park south of Ellis Avenue and west of Newland
Street adjacent to the Fountain Valley city limit lines.
The Planning Director presented background information on the matter and informed
Council of the procedures which will be followed by the applicant.
On motion by Matney, Council directed that the communication from the Planning
Director of the City of Fountain Valley relative to said proposed mobile home park
be received and filed. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None 1743
ABSENT: None
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ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Gibbs, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 1956
by title; waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORD NO 1956 - ADOPTED - AMENDS CODE - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9850.1, 9851, 9852, 9853 THEREOF AND ADDING
SECTIONS 9850.2, 9850.3 AND 9850.4 THERETO PERTAINING TO THE DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD."
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.
1956 by title; waived further reading by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORD NO 1958 - FIRST READING - ADDS NEW ARTICLE - LOADING ZONES
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLES 661 AND 662 THEREOF IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND
BY ADDING NEW ARTICLE 661 THERETO, PERTAINING TO LOADING ZONES."
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REPORT - NON -CONFORMING SERVICE STATION SITES - ORD 1963 - FIRST READING
The City Clerk presented a report from the Planning Department analyzing alleged
problems in complying with modernization schedule for existing service station
sites.
Mayor Coen stated that it was suggested by staff that enforcement of Section
9482(b) be delayed pending further review and that an emergency ordinance had
been prepared extending the time for compliance with Section 9482(b) of Article
948 of the ordinanance code. The Mayor then gave reasons why he did not believe
this was a situation which warranted enactment of an emergency ordinance.
Councilman Bartlett requested and was granted permission to abstain from consideration
of the matter, due to a possible conflict of interest.
Following discussion, the City Clerk was directed to gave Ordinance No. 1963
a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING
THE TIME FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 9482(b) OF ARTICLE 948 OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE FORA PERIOD OF 120 DAYS."
On motion by Wieder, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1963 by
the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
1 44 ABSTAIN: Bartlett
"� ABSENT: None
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HUNTINGTON BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - SISTER CITY PROGRAM PROPOSAL - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce
requesting Council endorsement of a joint effort by civic groups to develop a Sister
City Program for Huntington Beach.
On motion by Wieder, Council approved the reque� from the Huntington Beach Chamber
of Commerce and endorsed a joint effort by civic groups to develop a Sister City
Program for Huntington Beach. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO APPROVAL OF CUP #74-23 - APPEAL DENIED
Mayor Coen announced that the public hearing to consider an appeal filed by Mr. Lee
Mossteller, Recreation and Parks Commissioner, to the approval by the Planning Com-
mission of Conditional Use Permit No. 74r23 which had been continued from the earlier
portion of the meeting would now resume.
Mr. Leonard Lindborg, 112 18th Street, City, applicant, addressed Council and presented
his proposal and stated that he believed it would be an asset to the area.
A motion was made by Councilman Matney to sustain the decision of the Planning com-
mission, adopt Exemption Declaration #74-166,made by the Planning Commission as
follows:
1. The proposed plan is in substantial conformance with applicable
provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
2. The plan as proposed affords significant protection for the natural
topographic features existing on the property.
3. The proposed use is compatible to surrounding uses presently existing,
and will be compatible with the long term uses resulting from imple-
mentation of the consensus land use plan for the area.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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MEETING WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA & COUNTY OF ORANGE REGARDING USE OF FACILITIES
The Fire Chief reported on a recent meeting which had been held with the State
Department of Navigation and Ocean Development and the Orange County Harbor District
regarding their possible participation in the Warner Marine and Fire Facility site.
He presented the reasons why such participation by these entities would benefit the
city and spoke regarding the avenues of funding which are being explored.
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MEETINGS SCHEDULED - COASTAL CITIES - SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COASTAL COMMISSION
The City Administrator informed Council that a meeting of the coastal cities was
scheduled to be held in Santa Ana on January 30, 1975 regarding recent Coastal
Commission action and that a meeting was scheduled February 3, 1975 with the Coastal
Commission.
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MAN IN WASHINGTON AGREEMENT & ADDENDUM - APPROVED
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies
of an agreement between the cities of Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Garden Grove,
Santa Ana and Fullerton and the National Center For Municipal Development, Inc.,
relative to the Man In Washington Agreement which provides said cities with
representation before Congress and executive and administrative agencies of the
Federal Government. He informed Council that this agreement provided for the
inclusion of the City of Fullerton with the other consortium cities. The City
Administrator also presented an Addendum to the Joint Powers Agreement dated
October 1, 1973 between the City of Huntington Beach and the cities of Anaheim,
Garden Grove, and Santa Ana providing for the inclusion of: the City of Fullerton.
On motion by Duke, Council approved the agreement between the City of Huntington
Beach and the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana and Fullerton and the
National Center For Municipal Development, Inc., relative to the Man In Washington
Agreement; further approved the Addendum to the Joint Powers Agreement dated
October 1, 1973, between the City of Huntington Beach, and the cities of Anaheim,
Garden Grove and Santa Ana providing for the inclusion of the City of Fullerton
in the Man In Washington Consortium, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute same on behalf of the City. The [ration was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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HUNTINGTON BEACH BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Coen reported that two letters had been received from the Bicentennial
Commission submitting names of persons recommended for appointment to their body.
Councilman Matney suggested that prior to making the appointments that the Commission
be expanded from its present 13 members to a membership of twenty.
A motion was made by Councilman Shipley that the membership of the -Huntington
Beach American Revolution Bicentennial Commission be expanded to twenty and
directed the City Attorney to prepare the necessary amendment to the Commission
Bylaws; further approved the appointment of Mr. Jerry Bame, Dr. Richard Altimari,
Joyce Rollings and Carol Speaker to the Commission. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
F.PPOINTMENT OF RICHARD ARMOUR AS HONORARY BICENTENNIAL POET LAUREATE - APPROVED
on motion by Gibbs, Council approved the recommendation of the Huntington Beach
American Revolution Bicentennial Commission and appointed Mr. Richard Armour as
Honorary Bicentennial Poet Laureate of the City of Huntington Beach for the
years 1975 and 1976. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
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RELOCATION OF OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - APPROVED
The City Administrator addressed Council regarding relocating the Office of.Economic
Development to the VTN offices in the downtown area of the -City to work with the
parties involved in the downtown development.
Mr. Vincent Moorhouse, Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development, and Mr. William
Back, Economic Development Officer,addressed Council regarding the reasons for the
relocation of the office.
Following discussion, on motion by Matney, Council approved the relocation of
the Economic Development Office to the VTN Office located at 220 Main Street, to
further solicit industrial, commercial, office, hotel and recreational development
and urged all department heads and city employees to cooperate, work with, and
support commercial, industrial and office professional development in the
city,
The Mayor stated that he did not believe the need for relocation had been evidenced.
The motion made by Councilman Matney was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke
NOES: Coen
ABSENT: None
RELOCATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Councilwoman Gibbs spoke regarding the feasibility of the Chamber of Commerce
relocating their office to the City's downtown offices.
RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED COMMENDING SUPERVISOR THOMAS F RILEY
Councilwoman Gibbs presented reasons why she believed a resolution should be prepared
in support of Orange County Supervisor Thomas F. Riley as has been done by two
cities in the County.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the matter and Councilwoman Wieder stated
that she concurred that supervisor Riley has served commendably, however she did
not believe formal action appropriate. Councilman Duke stated that he believed
individual letters of support would be more appropriate.
On motion by Gibbs, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
commending Supervisor Riley for his service to the City. The motion was passed
by the following vote:
AYESs Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Coen
WES s Wieder
ABSTAIN= Duke
ABSENT= None
REAPFIRMATION OF SUPPORT - LOCATION OF MEDICAL SCHOOL IN ORAN02 COUNTY
Councilwoman Gibbs recommended that action be taken by Council reaffirming their
support of the location of a medical school in Orange_County.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs, that Council reaffirm its position that a
medical school is of vital necessity to the citizens of Orange County. The motion
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
INCREASE LIGHTING IN DOWNTOWN AREA
Councilman Bartlett reported that merchants in the downtown area of the City
appreciated the increased lighting in the area.
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ESTABLISHMENT OF TEMPORARY MASSEUSE PERMITS
Mayor Coen reported that a new owner of a massage parlor had contacted him to
suggest that a procedure be established to allow a masseuse operator to be issued
a temporary license to work pending completion of processing procedures by the
Police Department. The Mayor stated that he believed a revision in procedure
may be warranted due to the time element involved in processing.
The City Administrator stated that he would present a report on this matter to
Council.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHdP SCHEDULED
The City Administrator informed Council that a Community Development Workshop
was sheduled with staff for January 24, 1975.
RECESS
Mayor Coen called a recess of the Council at 9:17 P.M.
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The Council was reconvened at 9:27 P.M. by the Mayor.
MAY 27, 1975 SPECIAL ELECTION - REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
Considerable discussion was held by Council regarding the May 27, 1975 Special
Municipal Election on the Real Property Transfer Tax Charter Amendment. The City
Attorney stated that pursuant to Council direction on November 14, 1974, his
office had prepared several alternative ballot propositions for Council's consideration.
The City Administrator presented his recommendations on the matter.
Following discussion, on motion by Gabbs, Council directed that the City Admin-
istrator be authorized to present a format, as a ballot argument in the pamphlet,
relative to his plans for rebutting the ballot proposal for presentation at the
February 3, 1975 meeting. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Wieder
NOES: Matney, Duke, Coen
ABSENT: None
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AMENDMENT TO LAND USE ELEMEN� OF THE GENERAL PLAN
The Planning Director reported on the Government Center/Old Town Planning Unit,
a portion of the Amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan on which a
public hearing had been held January 6, 1975, at which time decision was deferred
until the February 3, 1975 meeting pending legal analysis by the City Attorney.
Discussion was held between the Council and Planning Director on the matter.
on motion by Gibbs., Council directed the Planning Commission to consider Council's
recommendation that the expansion of the Civic Center Site within the Government
Center/Old Town Planning Unit be designated Government Center Operation, for report
back to Council. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Planning Director then reported on the Large Lot Development south of Huntington
Central Park relative to the Planning Reserve south of the Huntington Central Park
portion of the proposed amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to direct the Planning
Commission to consider Council's recommendation to consider open space zoning but to
have it no higher density than 0-4 and to allow for flexibility of zoning. The
motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Norte
ITEMS RECEIVED & FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Free Clinic Monthly Reports -_November & December, 1974.
2. Recreation & Parks Department, Monthly Report - December, 1974.
3. Resolution of the City of Lom'Ita opposing a South Coast Regional Coastline
Commission's Powers, Funding and Government Element.
4. Harbors & Beaches Department M4a thly Report - December, 1974 - Parking
Facility Statistics - Marine -Safety Activities.
5. Notice of Hearing by the Public' Utilities Commission regarding So. California
Edison Company - Fuel Cost Adjustment.
5. Building Department Monthly Rs�6rt - December, 1974.
7. Application of Continental Trailways, Inc., to Public Utilities Commission
for rate increases.
8. Communication Prom the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council regarding
resolution service. .
9. Huntington Beach Police Departments Monthly Report - December, 1974,
10, California Animal Control - Monthly Report - December, 1974,
11. Communication from the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council regarding
resolution service.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach adjourned at 10:46 P.M., to Monday, February 3, 1975 at 5:30
P.M. in the Council Chamber. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
` Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Alvin M. Coen
Mayor
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