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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 15; 1980
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office
Mayor Bailey called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach to order at 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
Absent: None
DISCUSSION RE COASTAL ELEMENT
June Catalano, Senior Planner, described the six new categories of land use that
would be discussed when considering the Coastal Element.
She informed Council of communications which they had received: a letter from
Robert London Moore, Jr. dated December 11, 1980; a letter to the Director of
Development Services from Michael L. Fischer of the California Coastal Commission
dated December 5, 1980; a letter from Vic L. Byers, III of Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
dated December 15, 1980; a letter to Mills Land and Water Company from L. Thomas
Tobin, of the California Coastal Commission, dated December 12, 1980; and a letter
from M. Storm of the County of Orange, Environmental Management Agency, dated
December 12, 1980.
Ms. Catalano noted the Alternative Plans that Council would be discussing later in
the evening and stated that the land use map and policies would be the legal tools
that would enforce the plan.
The Director of Development Services reviewed previous action taken by Council as
it relates to the Coastal Element.
The City Attorney clarified the meaning of a straw vote as that being only a vote
of intent of councilpersons, but also subject to change in the final action.
The Development Services Director reported to Council on the decision on the Chula
Vista case.
Mayor Bailey reviewed the agenda that would be followed later in the evening.
Discussion was held regarding the policies on housing, density, low to moderate
housing and rezoning.
Ms. Catalano pointed out that during the course of the evening as Council makes
clear its policies, staff would go through the Coastal Element document and mane
it consistent with those policies. She also informed Council that after the
Coastal Element was adopted Development Services staff recommended that Council
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then consider three specific plans that would be detailed and include such
issues as zoning and density.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 15, 1980
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office
Mayor Bailey called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M.
The Flag Ceremony was conducted by Cub Scout Pack 226, Bob Drohan, Cuhmaster;
sponsored by Sts. Simon and Jude. Randy Lennox led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Invocation was given by Chris Malloy, Youth member of the Catholic Committee
on Scouting of Orange County.
ROLL CALL
Present: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
Absent None
PRESENTATION TO LIBRARY - $500 - BAUER.
Mayor Bailey accepted, on behalf of the Library, a check from Ralph and Charlene
Bauer in the amount of $500.
PRESENTATION - SUGGESTION AWARDS - WALKER - BLENDERMAN - SALAS - nLENN
Mayor Bailey presented a plaque to Betty Walker and Cheryl Salas for their
suggestions; and a plaque and cash award to Ken Blenderman and Gary Glenn.
She announced that Ken Blenderman was the "Suggester" of the month.
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH - FRANCES BLACKBURN
Mayor Bailey presented a plaque to Frances Blackburn and commended her for
her work at the Senior Citizens Center.
PROCLAMATION - EDISON CHARGER WEEK
Councilman MacAllister congratulated Edison High School football team, "The
Chargers", on winning the CIF Championship.
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council proclaimed the week of
December 15th as "Edison Charger Week". The motion carried unanimously.
It was decided that the Proclamation would, be sent- to,'the school.
STRAW VOTE CLARIFIED
Mayor Bailey requested that the City Attorney clarify the concept of a straw
vote and possible conflict of interest of Councilmembers.
The City Attorney stated that a straw vote was the notice of intention of a
decision and could be changed when a final decision was reached; she declared
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that conflict of interest did not exist in Councilmembers considering the
Coastal Element.
THE COASTAL ELEMENT - APPROVED BY STRAW VOTE
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for the purpose of con-
sidering the Coastal Element, a proposed addition to the General Plan which
indicates the kinds, location and densities of land uses in the City's coastal
zone, on which a public hearing was closed on December 8, 1980.
Coastal Land Use Plan - Land Use Catenories
Mayor Bailey stated that Council would now consider any desired changes to
definitions of, or uses permitted, within the new coastal land use categories.
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council changed the definition on
page 122 from Recreation/Support Commercial to Commercial/Support Recreation,
by unanimous vote.
On motion by MacAllister, second Mandic, Council accepted the definitions of and
uses permitted within the new coastal land use categories, as amended, by unanimous
straw vote.
Coastal Land Use Plan - Goldenwest Street to Beach Blvd
Mayor Bailey stated that Council would now consider land use alternatives for the
area between Goldenwest Street and Beach Boulevard.
Mike Adams, Assistant Planner, distributed maps showing existing zoning in the
area to Council.
Discussion was held regarding height limitations and present zoning. The Director
of Development Services stated that staff would be recommending that Council direct
staff to prepare three specific plans for the Coastal Element. Discussion was held
regarding density in the area between Goldenwest Street and Beach Boulevard.
It was the consensus of Council that the core area would be removed fnr separate
discussion and that Council would consider the remainder of the area.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, to adopt Alternative 2
for the long finger of land from 6th Street west to Goldenwest Street.
Following discussion Councilman MacAllister stated that it was the intention of
the motion to follow the current zoning that was there at the present time.
Following extensive discussion, Councilman MacAllister amended the motion to
reflect medium density residential use with the intent that if consolidation takes
place the high density designation would take precedence when a specific plan was
submitted. The second to the motion agreed with the amendment.
It was stated that this designation carried a three story height limitation.
Fallowing discussion, Council voted on the amended motion and it carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: Thomas
ABSENT: None
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Mayor Bailey stated that Council would now consider the area generally bounded
by Lake Street north to the Coastal zone boundary and east to Beach Boulevard.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, to adopt Alternative
2 for the area which would mean higher dens.ity in the area generally bounded
by Lake Street, Atlanta Avenue, Delaware Street and Pacific Coast Highway,
with the exception of the City -owned property and a visitor serving commercial
area at Lake Street and Pacific Coast Highway.
It was stated that this designation carried a three story limit.
Following discussion, Council voted on the motion and it failed by the
following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Bailey, MacAllister
NOES: Thomas, Finley, Mandic, Kelly
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Alternative 3 Modified
for the entire area generally bounded by Lake Street north to the Coastal zone
boundary and east to Beach Boulevard, with the exception of the City owned
property.
It was stated that this designation would be medium density with a three story
height limitation.
Extensive discussion was held regarding density and a buffer zone between
commercial and residential uses.
Council voted on the motion and it carried by the following roll call straw vote
AYES: Thomas, Finley, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: Pattinson, Bailey, MacAllister
ABSENT: None
Mayor Bailey stated that Council would now consider the Downtown Core Area,
generally located between 6th and Lake Streets.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to adopt Alternative
3.Modified for the Downtown Core Area which would have no height limitation.
Following extensive discussion, Council voted on the motion and it failed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
ABSENT: None
On motion by Mandic, second MacAllister, Council adopted Alternative 3 Modified
with a six story height limitation for the Downtown Core Area with Main - Lake
and Hartford - Acacia becoming General Commercial by the following roll call
straw vote:
AYES: Thomas, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic
NOES: Pattinson, Finley, Kelly
ABSENT: None
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RECESS - RECONVENE
Mayor Bailey called a recess of the City Council at 10:30 P.M. The City
Council reconvened at 10:45 P.M.
Mayor Bailey stated that Council would now consider the City owned property
located at the northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway.
On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council adopted the designation of
Commercial/Support Recreation for the area by unanimous straw vote,
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council adopted Alternative 2,
as amended, for the area between Goldenwest Street and Beach Boulevard, by
unanimous straw vote.
APPEAL TO LAND USE ELEMENT 80-2 TO GENERAL PLAN - EIR 80-3 - TO BE CONSIDERED
FOLLOWING COASTAL ELEMENT
Mayor Bailey requested that Council take Item D-1d out of order, and consider
the appeal to the Planning Commission decision to delete Area 2.2 from the Land
Use Element 80-2 to the General Plan.
On motion by Bailey, second Kelly, Council agreed to consider the appeal to the
General Plan following the hearing on the Coastal Element by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: MacAllister
ABSENT: None
Coastal Land Use Plan - Goldenwest Street to North Citv Bounda
Mayor Bailey stated that Council would now consider that part of the coastal
zone between Goldenwest Street and the City's northern boundary.
A motion was made by Mandic, second Kelly, to change the Land Use designation
on the KTJ Property consisting of 5.7 acres at the end of Countess Drive from
Commercial to Low Density Residential. The motion failed by the following roll
call straw vote:
AYES: Thomas, Mandic
NOES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly
ABSENT: None
On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council changed the Land Use
designation on the KTJ Property consisting of 5.7 acres located at the end of
Countess Drive from Commercial to Medium Density Residential by the following
roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Thomas, Mandic
ABSENT: None
Mayor Bailey announced that she, Councilmen Pattinson and Thomas had listened
to a tape recording of a previous meeting regarding the area of Beach Boulevard
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to the Santa Ana River and therefore are eligible to vote on the matter when
it comes before Council for consideration later in the evening.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Thomas, to strike all references
to the Bolsa Chica area and any area outside of the Cityy's boundaries and the
City's jurisdiction from the Coastal Element.
Following discussion, Council voted on the motion and it failed by the following
roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister
NOES: Thomas, Bailey, Mandic, Kelly
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Pattinson, to delete the first paragraph
on page 67 (a) of the draft of the Coastal Element, which refers to Bolsa Chica
wetlands and environmentally sensitive habitats. Following extensive discussion,
the motion carried by the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Thomas, Finley, Mandic
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by MacAllister to add the following words to the first
sentence of the second paragraph on page 67 (a) of the draft of the Coastal
Element: if economically feasible and if funding is available." The motion
died for lack of a second.
Councilman Kelly referred to a letter from Michael L. Fischer, Executive Director,
California Coastal Commission.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, to add to the first
sentence of the second paragraph on page 67 (a) of the draft of the Coastal
Element the words ".... if economically feasible and if funding is available."
The motion failed by the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
ABSENT: None
On motion by Bailey, second Thomas, Council approved reconsideration of the
issue of the deletion of the first paragraph on page 67 (a) in the draft of the
Coastal Element by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Thomas, to delete the first paragraph
on page 67 (a) in the draft of the Coastal Element. The motion failed by the
following roll call straw vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
ABSENT: None
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Coastal Land Use Plan - Beach Boulevard to the Santa Ana River
The Director of Development Services reviewed steps taken by staff regarding the
definition of a wetlands.
June Catalano, Senior Planner, spoke regarding the options open to Council
regarding the wetlands.
Liz Fuchs, representing the California Coastal Commission, clarified the intent
of the letter written by Michael L. Fisher, Executive Director.
On motion by Thomas, second Finley, Council approved the recommended land use
plan for that part of the coastal zone between Beach Boulevard and the Santa
Ana River. The motion carried by the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Kelly
ABSENT: None
A - Recreation and Shoreline Access - 10.5.1 - Approved by Straw Vote
On motion by Pattinson, second Finley, Council approved elimination of policy
1 (d) concerning Sunset Aquatic Park by the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley,, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to strike 2 (k) on page 151.
The motion failed by the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
ABSENT: None
Discussion was held regarding the PERR right-of-way.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to delete the word
"not" from the italicized reference to the PERR right-of-way exceptions, under
4 (a) on page 153. The motion failed by the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister
NOES: Mandic, Kelly
ABSTAIN: Thomas, Finley, Bailey
ABSENT: None
On motion by Pattinson, second Kelly, Council approved 10.5.1 - Recreation
and Shoreline Access, as modified, by unanimous straw vote.
B - Visitor Serving Facilities - 10.5.2 - Approved by Straw Vote
On motion by Pattinson, second Finley, Council approved 10.5.2 Visitor Serving
Facilities by unanimous straw vote.
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C - Visual Resources - 10.5.3 - Approved by Straw Vote
On motion by Pattinson, second Kelly, Council approved 10.5.3 Visual Resources
by unanimous straw vote.
0 - Water and Marine.Resources - 10.5.4 - Approved by Straw Vote
Councilman Kelly drew Council's attention to the words "require a maximum feasible"
on page 156 8 (d). It was determined that this was a typographical error and
that the words should be crossed out.
On motion by Pattinson, second Mandic, Council approved 10.5.4 Water and Marine
Resources, as modified, by unanimous straw vote.
E - Environmentally Sensitive Habitats -- 10.5.5 - Approved by Straw Vote
A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Finley, to approve Environment Sensitive
Habitats 10.5.5.
Following discussion, the motion failed by unanimous straw vote.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to delete 9 (a) on page 157
and amend the sentence under 9 (c) on page 158: " - One hundred foot setback
from the edge of the wetland." by adding the words "....excluding Pacific Coast
Highway."
It was the consensus of opinion that the motion should be broken down into
two parts.
On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council deleted 9 (a) on page 157
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Finley, Mandic
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bailey, that 9 (c) be modified by
amending the sentence ". - One hundred foot..setback.from the.edge of the wet-
land." by adding words:".. excluding Pacifi:c.Coast. Highway." .The motion,tarridd
by unanimous straw vote.
On motion by Bailey, second Kelly, Council approved the policy on Environmentally
Sensitive Habitats - 10.5.5, as amended, by the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Pattinson, Mandic
ABSENT: None
F - Energy - 10.5.6 - Approved by _Straw Vote
Extensive discussion was held regarding prohibitive language within the energy
policy block.
June Catalano clarified the intent underlying some of the provisions in the
block.
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On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council directed staff to change
the wording on page 161 12 (o) from "study the feasibility of developing new
City ordinances regarding...." to read "Encourage development of new ways to
conserve energy such as...." by unanimous straw vote.
A motion was made by MacAllister to delete 13 (d), 13 (e), 13 (f) and 13 (g)
from the policy block. The motion died for lack of a second.
June Catalano stated that in framing the energy policy, staff was attempting
to encourage oil production within the City while at the same time encouraging
the compatibility of land uses around it. She stated that there were a number
of conflicts that they were trying to resolve so that recreation and residential
land use was protected.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Finley, to direct staff to modify
the prohibitive language in the entire energy policy to more permissive
language, including changing the words on page 163, 13 (g) from "Prohibit
new marine terminals..." to "...carefully evaluate new marine terminals..."
The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by MacAllister, to modify 13 (c) by
deleting the words ..approve no new wells..." to read "...to discourage new
wells..." and to delete 13 (e) and 13 (g). The City Clerk stated that there
was a motion on the floor.
The motion made by Pattinson, seconded by Finley, carried by the following roll
call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mandic to change the wording on 13 (c) from "...approve
no..." to "discourage" and to delete 13 (d), 13 (e) and 13 (g). The motion
died for lack of a second.
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council adopted the Energy policy
10.5.6. as amended, by unanimous straw vote.
G - Housing - 10.5.7 - Adopted by Straw Vote
A motion was made by MacAllister to delete 15 (b) on page 165. The motion died
for lack of a second.
Discussion was held by Council regarding policy on low income housings
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to incorporate
the letter, with the exception of the reference to page 165 15 (b), from Mary
Eileen Matheis, President, Huntington Beach -Fountain Valley Board of Realtors,
dated November 17, 1980, into the policy block on Housing 10.5.7. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call straw vote.
On motion by MacAllister, second Mandic, Council deleted 15 (b) on page 165 by
the following roll call straw vote:
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AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: Finley
ABSENT: None
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On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council deleted 15 (g) on page 165 by
Ile following roll call straw vote.
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: Thomas
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Finley, seconded by MacAllister, to insert a new 15 (g) to
read "Encourage the retention of existing numbers of mobilehomes and investigate
areas for potential new mobilehome zoning." The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic
NOES: Kelly
ABSENT: None
Discussion was held regarding affordable to low and moderate income housing.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Finley, to incorporate into 15 (h) on
page 165 the concept that the developer have the option to locate the affordable
to low and moderate income housing units somewhere other than in the coastal zone.
The motion carried by unanimous straw vote.
On motion by MacAllister, second Finley, Council adopted the policy on Housing
5.5.7, as amended, by unanimous straw vote.
H - Community Facilities - 10.5.8 - Approved by Straw Vote
On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council deleted 16 (i) on page 166 by
the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, to modify 16 (j) on
page 166 (a) by changing the words from "...to the City boundary..." to "...within
the coastal zone..." The motion carried by the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: Pattinson
ABSENT: None
On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council modified 16 (1) - City to work
with Orange County Transportation District for the development of a transportation
center within the coastal zone by the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Bailey, Kelly
NOES: Mandic, Finley
ABSENT: None
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council adopted policy block 10.5.8
Community Facilities, as amended, by unamimous straw vote.
I - Administration - 10.5.9 -_Approved by Straw Vote
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded ty Pattinson, to delete 18 and 19 on
page 167 and delete references to Sunset Beach Aquatic Park. The motion carried
by the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT: None
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On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council adopted policy block 10.5.9
Administration, as amended, by the following roll call straw vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Finley (out of room - this vote only)
J - Possible Policies Recommended by Staff - No Action Taken
June Catalano reviewed recommended policies regarding the 5.7 acres of land in
the Coastal Zone owned by KTJ Properties that Council had taken action on earlier
in the evening.
K - Entire Policy Package - Adopted With Revisions by Straw Vote
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council adopted the entire policy
package, with revisions, by unanimous straw vote.
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council directed staff to make the
change of text, within the Coastal Element document, as Council had given direc-
tion to do within the policy section of the Coastal Element. The motion carried
by unanimous straw vote.
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council directed staff to integrate
all land use, policy and text revisions and deletions into a final Coastal Ele=
ment document and to prepare a resolution for adoption on January 5, 1981. The
motion carried by unanimous straw vote.
Councilwoman Finley commended staff on a good job and suggested that citizens'
committees be recognized for their work.
RECESS - RECONVENE
Mayor Bailey tailed a recess of the City Council at 1:45 A.M. The City Council
reconvened at 1:55 A.M.
APPEAL TO PC DECISION DELETING AREA 2.2 FROM LAND USE ELEMENT 80-2 TO THE
GEE L L N- EIR 0-3 - APPEAL DENIED
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of an appeal
filed by Mola Development Corporation to the decision of the Planning Commission
to delete Area 2.2 from Land Use Element Amendment 80-2 to the General Plan; a
request to redesignate 59.55 acres of land located south of Adams Avenue and
east of Beach Boulevard from Resource Production, Commercial, and Low Density
Residential to Commercial, Medium Density Residential and High Density Residential.
Environmental Impact Report 80-3 to be heard in conjunction with said appeal.
Councilman MacAllister stated that Council had received a letter from the
appellant appealing the straw vote taken by Council November 17, 1980.
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A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, to approve the appeal
and retain the low density designation on the east side and make it higher
density on the west side of the flood control channel. The motion failed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister
NOES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Mandic, Kelly
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by MacAllister to adopt Alternative 1
which would mean low density on the east side and medium density on the west
side of the channel. The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
ABSENT: None
On motion by Thomas, second Mandic, Council denied the appeal and upheld the
decision of the Planning Commission by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Mandic
NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Kelly
ABSENT: None
APPEAL TO THE PC DECISION DELETING AREAS 2.1 - CONTINUE UNTIL ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY
STUDY HAS BEEN MADE & 2.2.10 - SUSTAINED APPEAL & DELETED TWO PARK SITES FROM
AMEND ENT 80-1 TO OPEN SPACE/ -CONSERVATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN - EIR 80-4
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set to continue the public
hearing that had been continued open from November 17, 1980 for the purpose of
considering an appeal filed by Councilmen Pattinson and MacAllister to the
decision of the Planning Commission to delete Area 2.1 from Open Space and
Conservation Element Amendment 80-1; a request to redesignate approximately
65.3 acres of land located north of Ellis Avenue between Edwards Street and
Sully Miller Lake from planned open space development to a recreation area, and
to designate approximately ten acres of land located north of Ellis Avenue and
west of Gothard Street as a recreation area.
Mayor Bailey stated that Council would now accept testimony on area 2.1.
Joe Whal_jn2 stated that much of the land was already open space and that he did
not be reve that the City needed to buy more land; and that redesignation of
open space was needed to develop a more intensive use of the land.
Tony Lucia stated that he had listed for sale the Mushroom Farm owned by the
Di Stefano family. He spoke regarding grants and the City's financial picture
and stated that he did not believe that the City needed the land. He requested
that Council protect the property rights of the owners of the Mushroom Farm as
it cannot be sold now because of its zoning.
Robert Siemer requested that Council deny the appeal.
A. C. Marion stated that he did not believe it was fair to leave the landowners
in the area in limbo and requested that Council do something.
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Roger Wilson stated that he was speking for the children and that they needed
a park, not a Disneyland facility or a park for the use of the residents of
Riverside. He stated that he believed that children would get the most use
out of the park if they left it as it is now.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no
further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the
Mayor.
Discussion was held by Council regarding an economic study of the area.
A motion was made by Thomas to maintain the former Council's recommendation for
the border to remain at 660 feet north of Ellis Avenue between Edwards and
Goldenwest Street. The motion died for lack of a second.
Extensive discussion was held by Council.
A motion was made by Pattinson, second MacAllister to continue the item until
an economic feasibility study has been made.
Following discussion, the motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Thomas, Bailey, Mandic
ABSENT: None
On motion by Pattinson, second Kelly, Council directed that a contract for an
economic feasibility study be brought before Council on January 5, 1981 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: Thomas
ABSENT: None
Mayor Bailey stated that Council would now consider Area 2.2.10.
Bryan,Burgess presented an informal petition to Council from neighborhood home-
owners requesting that Council keep the parksite at Palm Avenue and Goldenwest
Street.,
Dick Harlow, representing the Huntington Beach Company, stated that they were
in favor of deleting the park sites.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no
further protests either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
Discussion was held regarding negotiations between the Huntington Beach Company
and the City regarding dedication of land adjacent to the Huntington Beach High
School.
A motion was made by Thomas to retain the two park sites. The motion died for
lack of a second.
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On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council sustained the appeal and
deleted the two park sites generally located at the intersection of Goldenwest
Street and Palm Avenue by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: Thomas
ABSENT: None
RES 4935 - ADOPTED - OPEN SPACE/CONSERVATION ELEMENT AMENDMENT 80_:l OF THE
GENEULPLAN-- EIR $- - A R ED
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set to continue a public
hearing that had been continued open from November 17, 1980 for the purpose of
considering Amendment 80-1 to the Open Space/Conservation Element of the Hunting-
ton Beach General Plan. Amendment No. 80-1 proposes several changes to the system
of neighborhood parks, including the addition, relocation and deletion of a number
of park sites.
Parks to be added: Trinidad Beach, Price, Gibbs and Carr
Parks to be relocated: McCallen, Manning, Edison Right -of -Way east of
Brookhurst Street or Lamb. School
Park sites to be deleted: Westmont School, Old Civic Center Site,
Peterson School
The Mayor stated that Council would accept testimony at this time.
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.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4935 for Council's consideration - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING OPEN
SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 80-1 TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN."
On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson-, Council approved the. Open Space/Conserva-
tion Element Amendment 80-1 by adopting Resolution No. 4935 as amended, and
approved EIR 80-4, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPEAL TO PC DECISION DELETING AREA 2.5 FROM LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT 80-2
TO THE GENERAL PLAN - EIR 8�3- --HEARING CLOSED -'C NTINUED PENDIWFINANCIAL
cTRTI TTv crime nr urb
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set to continue a public hear-
ing continued from November 17, 1980 for the purpose of considering an appeal
filed by Councilmen Pattinson and MacAllister to the decision of the Planning
Commission to delete Area 2.5 of the Land Use Element Amendment 80-2 to the
General Plan; a request to redisignate ten acres of land located north of Ellis
Avenue and west of Gothard Street from Industrial to Open Space.
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The Mayor stated taht Council would hear testimony at this time.
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 Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council continued the hearing
until after the financial feasibility study on Huntington Central Park is
completed. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT: None
RES NO 4936 - ADOPTED - LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT 80-2 - TO THE GENERAL PLAN
& EIR 80-3 - APPROVED
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set to continue a public
hearing from November 17, 1980 for the purpose of considering Environmental
Impact Report 80-3 and Land Use Element Amendment No. 80-2 to the General Plan
requests to:
2.1 Request to redesignate 46.63 acres of land, south of Ellis Avenue
and east of Goldenwest Street from Estate Residential to High
Density Residential.
2.3 Request to redesignate 10.18 acres of land located south of Warner
Avenue and west of Beach Boulevard from Comercial to Comercial
with Multi -Story Suffix.
2.4 Request to redesignate 10.13 acres of land located 450 feet north of
Warner Avenue and west of Magnolia Street from Low Density Residen-
tial to Commercial.
Councilman Pattinson stated that he would abstain from voting on area 2.1.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4936 for Council's consideration -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING
LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT 80-2 TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN."
On motion by MacAllister, second Thomas, Council adopted Resolution No. 4936,
as amended, and approved EIR 80-3 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Pattinson
ABSENT: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Mayer, attorney, spoke regarding the Huntington Beach Inn. He stated
there was a tremendous potential in the property, but if forced to operate
under the restrictions of the LCP they won't be feasible. He requested that
Council allow a commercial use for that property.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
Council requested that the Library Board, which had inadvertently been omitted
from the Maddy List, be included in the list.
On motion by MacAllister, second Mandic, the following items were approved, as
recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Thomas, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of 11/24/80
and--tTe regular meeting of 12/1/80 as written and on file in the Office of the City
Clerk, with Mayor Bailey and Councilman Pattinson abstaining on the minutes of
12/l/80.
JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM AGREEMENT - WEST ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES CENTER -
Approved and authorized execution of t e amendment to t e Juvenile Diversion Program
Agreement - West Orange County Youth Services Center - between the City and County
to allow the continuation of the juvenile diversion/treatment program - 1/1/81 -
6/30/81.
MADDY LOCAL APPOINTIVE LIST ACT - Approved the attached list of boards, commissions
and committees, to Ee amended to include the Library Board, and appointees 1981
expiration dates thereto and direct the City Clerk to post said list and Notices
of Vacancies at the Huntington Central Library and at the Civic Center.
REQUEST TO ALLOT MONIES FOR 0 C CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING FACILITY - GOLDENWEST
COLLEGE - Authorized the expenditure appropriatio n of 379,635 pursuant to the
range County Criminal Justice Training Facility Grant #4329.
PROPERTY TAX ALLOCATION AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY - Approved and authorized
execution of a property tax allocation agreement between the City and County of
Orange regarding formulas for allocating property tax revenues after new municipal
annexations.
RESOLUTION NO 4949 - ADOPTED - APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS - ROBERTI-Z'BERG -
SP R S FIELD LIGHTING - GISL R/DWY R - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C UNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BE CH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM."
SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISER - Authorized City staff to send
bid proposals so ici M� the services of an independent appraiser to appraise the
private property at 538 Main Street and the City -owned property at the old
Talbert Reservoir site adjacent to the Santa Ana River.
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BID AWARD - WATER.WELL #10 - SUN VIEW PARK -- CC-543 -- STANG HYDRONICS INC -
Acceptea the low bid o tang Hyaronics, nc., m e amount o or
the drilling of Water Well #10 - Sun View Park and rejected the other bid.
PARCEL MAP 80-570 - GOTHARD BUSINESS CENTER, LTD - Approved Final Parcel Map
No. 80-5 0 located on the soutRi a of Heil Avenue, west of Gothard Street,
pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjus.tments
and instructed the City Clerk to release for processing by the County.
CITY APPEAL TO FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS - FIELD ENGINEERING SURVEY - Authorized
the retention of the firm of Hartge Engineering Company to perform the necessary
field engineering survey for the appeal of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps on a
time and material basis not to exceed $4,500.
EXTERNAL AUDIT CONTRACT - TO BE EXTENDED - PEAT MARWICK, MITCHELL & CO -
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTED - PATT NSON - THOMAS - FINLEY
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Acting City Administrator trans-
mitting a request from the firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company for a
three year extension of their contract to examine the City's financial statements.
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council extended the contract and
appointed a Council committee to negotiate both the number of years that the
contract might be extended and the fee for 1981 and any subsequent years. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Bailey appointed Councilmembers Pattinson, Thomas, Finley to the committee.
ADJUSTMENT TO CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND - CO HYDRAULIC JACK/CIABLO PRINTER - APPROVED -
ACTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE ADJUSTMENTS IN FUTURE - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Acting Acting City Administrator
requesting Council approval of additional funds for items approved in the 1980-81
budget which have exceeded the budgeted amount by more than seven percent.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister to approve additional
capital outlay funds for a CO Hydraulic Jack requested by the Community Services
Department in the amount of $150; approved capital outlay funds for a Diablo
Printer requested by Administrative Services in the amount of $750; and authorized
the Acting City Administrator to use his judgment regarding approval of department
requested adjustments beyond the amount budgeted for capital items and require the
Acting City Administrator to report quarterly those adjustments he approves to
the City Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT: None
CITY NEGOTIATOR CONTRACT - CALENDAR .YEAR 1981 - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Acting City Administrator recom-
mending the extension of the outside labor negotiator contract between the City
and J. Nicholas Counter, III, with amendments for calendar year 1981.
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On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council approved and authorized
execution of the contract extending the service of the City's outside labor
negotiator J. Nicholas Counter, III unanimously.
APPOINTMENT - CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ARGUELLO
The Acting City Administrator informed Council that they have been provided with
copies of a memo from his office dated December 15, 1980 stating that the newly
created Department of Administrative Services would become effective December 17,
1980 and requesting that Frank B. Arguello, Acting City Administrator, be
appointed to the position of Chief of Administrative Services Department at
Range 432 - E effective December 17, 1980.
On motion by Pattinson, second Mandic, Council appointed Frank B. Arguello to
the position of Chief of Administrative Services Department at Range 432 - E
effective December 17, 1980 unanimously.
ORD NO 2466 - INTRODUCED AS AMENDED - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
The City Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 2466 by title - "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 5.24.010, 5.24.120, 5.24.130 AND 5.24.170 PERTAINING TO RE-
QUIREMENTS FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS."
Mayor Bailey and Councilman Pattinson stated that they had listened to the tape
recording of the meeting held December 1, 1980 and were qualified to vote on
Ordinance No. 2466.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Bailey, to amend Ordinance No. 2466
by deleting the provision regarding the apprenticeship program and increasing
the time for background checks to thirty days and to approve introduction of
Ordinance No. 2466, as amended. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey
NOES: MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly
ABSENT: None
OC YMCA CRISIS CENTER/SHELTER FUNDING - CONTINUES TO BUDGET SESSIONS
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Orange Coast Family YMCA re-
garding their need for six months of interim funding for the Crisis Center Shelter
and requesting that Council consider funding $10,000.
On motion by Pattinson, second Bailey, Council continued to budget session con-
sideration of the request for $10,000 interim funding for the OC YMCA Crisis
Center Shelter. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Kelly
NOES: Mandic, MacAllister
ABSENT: None
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey declared the regular meeting of the City Council adjourned to
Monday, January 5, 1981 at 6:30 P.M. in Room B-8 in the Civic Center.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
117 City Clerk an ex-g�7
cio Cler
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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