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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Room B-8, Civic Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, May 4, 1992
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Silva called the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
ABSENT: Kelly
STUDY SESSION
(City Council) EIGHTEENTH YEAR (EY 92/93) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) SUBMISSION -- HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD (340.70)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Economic Development Director
regarding Community Development Block Grant Budget.
Barbara Kaiser, Deputy City Administrator/Economic Development, introduced the
Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) and the Human Resources Board. She stated there
would be a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grand funds
May 18, 1992.
Ms. L. Steingold, CAB Chairman, reviewed the Community Development Block Grant
Budget for 1992/1993. She stated it was the recommendation of CAB to reduce
the $34,000 allocation to Legal Aid to $24,000 and to recommend an additional
$5,000 each be given to Shelter for the Homeless and Interval House.
Tanya Grimes, Human Resources Board Chairman, reported on the process, crite-
ria, and priority used in making decisions. She recommended that $34,000 be
allocated to kegal Aid.
Councilmember Winchell requested clarification on the impact that would result
for Legal Aid if their allocation were reduced.
Leigh DeSantis, Project Manager, explained that Human Resources Board was
Council appointed to review public service donations and that Citizens Adviso-
ry Board was Council appointed to fulfill the Block Grant requirement.
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The relationship between CAB and HRB was discussed by Council and staff.
DONOR RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR PIER
Rich Barnard, Deputy City Administrator/Administration, listed different pro-
grams of donor recognition. He stated there were 1,162 participants in the
fundraising program.
Jim Pickel, Purkiss Rose consultant, described the design as poured concrete
with granite plates. He stated it would be temporary so that it could be
moved to its permanent location.
The City Administrator stated that staff would return to Council with alterna-
tives May 18, 1992.
Councilmember Winchell stated Council would get their comments to Rich
Barnard, Deputy City Administrator/Administration.
CLOSED SESSIQN
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives regarding
labor relations matters - Meet & Confer. (120.80)
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pend-
ing litigation - Griffin Related Properties-1, et al v City - OCSCC 65 40 39.
(120.80)
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 6:55 p.m.
ADJQURNMENT - QWNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The City Clerk adjourned the adjourned
and the Redevelopment Agency of the
Monday, May 4, 1992, Council Chamber.
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, May 4, 1992
A videotape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Silva called the regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
ABSENT: Kelly
The Flag Ceremony was conducted by second grade Brownie Troop No. 1817 from
Hawes School; Co -Leaders were Sandy Wahrenbrook and Rusty Hobart.
PRESENTATION - 120.000 CHECK FROM RAINBOW DISPOSAL - CONTRIBUTION FOR DOWN-
TOWN TRASH CAN
The Mayor accepted a $20,000 check on behalf of the City from Ron Shenkman,
Marketing Director, Rainbow Disposal, for the replacement of sixty trash cans
In the downtown area.
(City CQuncii) PROPOSED FORMATIQN OF CITY FINANCE BOARD OR COMMISSION -
PURPOSE & SCOPE TO BE REVIEWED 6/92 (320.60)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Ray Silver, Assistant City
Administrator, regarding formation of a City Finance Board or Commission.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to:
1. Recognize the present Budget Task Force members at the May 18, 1992
Council meeting for their outstanding contributions toward helping the
city balance the budget for FY 1992/93, and
2. Request the Council Subcommittee to further define the purpose and scope
of the permanent Finance Commission or Board for review by the City
Council in June, 1992.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 91-9 - THIRD STORIES - CONTINUED -TO 5/18t92
Councilmember Winchell announced that no action would be taken on the item
pertaining to Code Amendment No. 91-9 amendment to Criteria for Third Stories
and that it would be continued to May 18, 1992.
(City Council) PUBLIQ„HEARIN GENERALPLAN AMENDMENT NO. 90-8 - APPROVED AS
AMENDED - ZONE CHANGE NO. 9047 - APPROVED AS AMENDED ENVIROMENIAL IMma
REPORT NO. 90-3 - APPROVED - (MlINTERSBURG SCHOOL SITE) - SE CORNER WARNER/
GOLDENWEST_- .,RESOLUTION No. 6371 - TO RETURN 5/18/92 (440.50)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following:
APPLICATION DUMBER: General Plan Amendment No. 90-8, Zone Change No. 90-17
and Environmental Impact Report No. 90-3
APPLICANT: Andover/Chandler Companies
CATION: Wintersburg School Site (southeast corner of Warner Avenue and
Goldenwest Street)
ZMEE: RA (Residential Agriculture designated Community Facilities -Education)
REQUEST: To consider amending the General Plan Land Use designation on the
above property from Public/Quasi-
Public/Institutional to Medium -High Density Residential on 11.93 gross
acres and to re -zone it from RA (Residential Agriculture designated
Community Facilities -Education) to R3-FP2 (Medium -High Density
Residential-Floodplain).
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Environmental Impact Report No. 90-3 assessing the
environmental effects of said General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will also
be considered by the City Council
COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable
A letter of appeal was received from Mayor Jim Silva on March 25, 1992.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed,
published, and posted. No communications or written protests were received on
the matter other than the letter of appeal.
Howard Zelefsky, Planning Director, presented a staff report. He referred to
the appeal letter submitted by Mayor Silva. The Planning Director explained
three alternatives that were prepared subsequent to preparation of the
Recommended Council Action to Council.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
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John Whelan spoke in opposition to Zone Change No. 90-17 and stated he was
opposed to the proposed land use, He stated he did not believe the density
was compatible with the neighborhood and he urged Council to deny the applica-
tion as proposed.
Chris Cabal spoke in opposition to Zone Change No. 90-17 and stated he
believed the school district should look at other options for funds.
Patti Rhynders stated she was a homeowner in the area and a health educator
researching traffic related injuries to children and was working with the
Academy of Pediatrics promoting bicycle safety education in Huntington Beach.
She stated her opposition as she believed the bike lanes to the beach would
receive more traffic congestion and that efforts being spent over bicycle
safety education would be undermined by the development. She stated that
there is adequate apartment availability and a need for future schools and
that she hoped a tragic accident would not occur before it is realized that
the development was not in the community's best interests.
Richard Bolf spoke in opposition to Zone Change No. 90-17 and stated he
believed the project was out of character with the neighborhood.
Mayor Silva requested information on the available housing in the area.
Dave ll Huntington Beach Tomorrow, spoke in opposition to Zone Change
No. 90-17 and stated he believed school sites should be preserved as public
space for open recreation and that the project should not result in loss of
open space and should not exceed the footprint. He stated he believed the
planned density of the project was not compatible with the neighborhood.
George Arnold spoke in opposition to Zone Change No. 90-17 and stated he
believed the school site should remain as open space.
Bill__Kaufmann, applicant, spoke in support of Zone Change No. 90-17 and
requested Staff Alternative Recommendation No. 3.
David Hagen, Huntington Beach Union High School District Superintendent, spoke
in support of Zone Change No. 90-17 and stated it would be financially bene-
ficial for the school district and requested Staff Alternative Recommendation
No. 3.
Bonnie r , Huntington Beach Union High School District Board of Trustees
President, urged support of Zone Change No. 90-17.
Michael Simons, Huntington Beach Union High School District Board of
Trustees member, stated he was in favor of open space and that three acres of
fields would be lost.
Lowell Crowe urged Council's support of Zone Change No. 90-17.
Lila Farr, physical education instructor, spoke in favor of Zone Change
No. 90-17. She stated the project would enable her to teach tennis, that it
would upgrade facilities and that acreage would not be lost.
John Laach, High School Community Action Panel member, spoke in support of
Zone Change No. 90-17 and stated it was a quality design project and a unique
opportunity that would benefit the school district and the city.
Julie Engquist spoke in favor of Zone Change No. 90-17 and requested that
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Ron She,nkman spoke in favor of Zone Change No. 90-17 and stated it was a good
project for that corner.
Scott Peterson spoke in opposition to Zone Change No. 90-17 due to the parking
and traffic impact.
Alyce Booth spoke in opposition to Zone Change No. 90-17. She stated she
believed the city was being overbuilt and that the project would drop the
value of her home.
Rachel Hurd spoke in opposition to Zone Change No. 90-17. She stated she was
against high density housing; if there must be a project, the project should
be single family homes. She stated she believed there would many available
rentals in the area.
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.
The Community Development Director reported on rental housing in the area and
stated that they are not necessarily affordable.
Discussion was held between staff and Council.
The Community Development Director addressed the affordable housing element.
In response to Mayor Silva, the City Administrator stated that an affordable
housing policy would be presented to Council within thirty days in order to
adopt a percentage. He stated there would be a work session with the Afford-
able Housing Task Force, a meeting with the Fountain Valley/Huntington Beach
Board of Realtors and the Chamber of Commerce to formulate the policy.
In response to Councilmember MacAllister, David Hagen, Huntington Beach Union
High School District President, stated that Alternative Action No. 1 would not
be acceptable to the School Board.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to approve
Alternative Recommendation No. 3: to adopt and certify as adequate Environ-
mental Impact Report No. 90-3 by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No.
1457, to approve General Plan Amendment No. 90-8 for Medium -High Density Resi-
dential (25 units per gross acre) on 11.93 gross acres, and further to have
all on -site parking, no exceptions to open space which would reduce the total
number of units by 40 or 50 units, and come back with a maximum figure of 15%
affordable housing. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: Winchell
ABSENT: Kelly
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Silva, to approve the Environ-
mental Impact Report No. 90-3. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly (Robitaille - out of the room)
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The Community Development Director stated for clarification that because none
of the revised documentation was in front of Council, staff would return with
the documentation for a first reading May 18, 1992.
The City Administrator stated the ordinance would be brought back to the
Council for first reading of the Zone Change Ordinance May 18, 1992.
(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF MNDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 91-61 - DECISION UPHELD_- W&STAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 92-7 --
(APPROVAL IN CONCEPT) - (TO PERMIT OUTDOOR DINING ON A PORTION OF THE PUBLI
WALKWAY ADJACENT TO THE BULKHEAD AT PETER'S LANDING) (420.40)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following appeal:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. 91-61/Coastal Development
Permit No. 92-7
APPLICANT/APPELLANT: Marianne Malone, Property Manager Peter's Landing
LOCATION 1640O and 16450 Pacific Coast Highway
ZONE: VSC-CZ (Visitor Serving Commercial -Coastal Zone)
REWEST: To permit outdoor dining adjacent to the bulkhead on a portion of a
public walkway at Peter's Landing.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1
of the California Environmental Quality Act.
COASTAL STATUS: The project was originally approved by the California Coastal
Commission. This expansion of use is also subject to review and approval of
the California Coastal Commission.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed,
published, and posted. A communication in favor was received on
April 14, 1992 from Donald & Ginger Nelson and a communication in opposition
was received April 28, 1992 from Michael P. Locke. A communication had been
distributed to Council from the Community Development Director to the City
Clerk stating that it had been determined a Coastal Development Permit was not
necessary for this project.
Mike Adams, Community Development Director, presented a staff report.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Marianne Malone, applicant, spoke in support of Conditional Use Permit
No. 91-61.
George Arnold spoke in opposition to Conditional Use Permit No. 91-61.
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.
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A motion was made by MacAllister was made to overturn the Planning
Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-61 providing no continual
disturbances are made and any increase again in noise activities at night and
that appropriate signs be posted and not blocked so people can have access.
The motion died for lack of a second.
A motion was made by Green, seconded by Robitaille, to uphold the Planning
Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-61 with the following
findings:
Findings for Denial - Conditional Use Permit No 91-61
1. The proposed use will not be compatible with adjacent properties due to
noise and additional activity associated with outdoor dining.
2. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will be detrimen-
tal to the general welfare of persons working or residing in the vicin-
ity. Noise and activity generated will be incompatible with adjacent
condominium development.
3. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will be detrimen-
tal to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood.
4. The proposed use conflicts with the spirit of the Coastal Commission's
condition for unobstructed access along the walkway.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green
NOES: MacAllister
ABSENT: Kelly
(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 91-5 - APPROVED -
OODE AMENDMENT N0. 91-12 - APPROVED - NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 91--42 -
APPROVED - (AMENDNENT TO THE IC HOLLY-SEACLIFF MASTER PLAN AND SPEC PLAN) -
RESOLUTION NO. 6377_ - ADOPTED - ORDINANCE NO. 3145 - INTRODUCTION!_ APPRDUED
(440.50)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following:
APPLICATION NUMBER: General Plan Amendment No. 91-5, Code Amendment No. 91-12
and Negative Declaration No. 91-42
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
LOCATION: Area 1 - Nine acres on northwest corner of Clay Avenue and Crystal
Street. Area - Eight acres on northeast corner of Clay Avenue and Main
Street.
NE: Area 1 - RA-0 (Residential Agriculture -Oil Production) Area-
(Q)R2-01 (Qualified -Medium Density Residential - Oil Production)
REOUEST: General Plan Amendment 91-5 is a request to amend the Holly Seacliff
�., General Plan for two (2) areas of the City. The first area, Area 1: is a
u 8 change of the General Plan Designation on nine (9) gross acres of Real
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Property from Medium Density Residential to Industrial. Area 2: is a request
to increase the residential density on approximately 8 gross acres of real
property from 8.8 dwelling units per acre to 15 dwelling units per acre.
Code Amendment 91-12 is a request to establish the Holly-Seacliff indus-
trial development standards on Area 1 with the addition of a 25 foot set-
back to habitable residential structures. The drilling of new oil wells
would be prohibited in this area.
In Area 2, Code Amendment 91-12 would apply the Holly-Seacliff Community
theme guidelines to the properties which abuts Main Street and allow
existing Medium Density Residential (R2) development standards of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to remain.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The requests are covered by Mitigated Negative
Declaration No. 91-42.
COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed,
published, and posted. No communications or written protests were received on
the matter.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6377 for Council adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 00UNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 91-5."
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3145 for Council approval - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC
PLAN BY AMENDING SECTIONS II-2 9 (TABLE 1); EXHIBITS 3, 7-12; and IV-2, (TABLE
2) THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN DEVELOPMENT DESIGNATION GENERALLY
LOCATED ON 9 GROSS ACRES NORTH OF CLAY AVENUE BETWEEN STEWART STREET AND
CRYSTAL STREET, AND ACCOUNT FOR A CHANGE IN RESIDENTIAL DENSITY FROM MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 8.8 D.U./AC TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 15 D.U./AC ON
REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON 8 GROSS ACRES EAST OF MAIN STREET AND NORTH
OF CLAY AVENUE. (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 91-12)."
Howard Ielefsky reported using slides.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Fanny Mavr spoke in opposition to the amendment to the Holly-Seacliff Master
Plan. She stated she had purchased a townhome and did not want industrial
zoning next to her home.
John Gustafson spoke in support of the project and stated he was present to
answer questions.
Monte Gaustad spoke in support of the project.
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.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to accept as adequate
Negative Declaration No. 91-42, to approve General Plan Amendment No. 91-5 by
adopting Resolution No. 6377, to approve Code Amendment No. 91-12, and after
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reading by title, approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3145. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva. Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
RECESS--- RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9:15 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 9:25 p.m.
(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO 90-7 - ZONE
(440.50)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following:
APPLICATION NUMBER: General Plan Amendment No. 90-7. Zone Change No. 90-14
and Code Amendment No. 91-7
APPLICANT: Pacific Coast Homes
LOCATION: Approximately 100 feet south of. the intersection of Doral Drive and
Morningside Drive (Island N)
ZM: R4-01 (High -Density Residential - Oil Production)
RE E T: To consider amending the General Plan Land Use designation on the
above property from Open Space - Recreation to Planned Community on 2.36 acres
and to re -zone it from R4-01 (High -Density Residential - Oil ,Production) to
Seacliff Specific Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: This project is covered by Negative Declaration No.
90-28 which was approved by the City Council on May 16, 1991
COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed.
published, and posted. No communications or written protests were received on
the matter.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6373 for Council adoption - 'A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH. CALIFORNIA.
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 90-7 (SEACLIFF ISLAND "N" DEVELOPMENT)."
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3142 for Council approval - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE SECTION 9061 TO PROVIDE ZONE CHANGES FROM R4-01 TO SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN
AND ROS TO SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN AND R4-01 TO ROS ON REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED 100 FEET SOl1TH OF THE INTERSECTION OF DORAL DRIVE AND MORNINGSIDE
DRIVE (DISTRICT MAP NO. 3) (ZONE CHANGE NO. 90-10 ."
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The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3143 for Council approval - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE, SECTION 9300(d) - SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 91-7)."
Howard Zelefsky reported.
Wayne Carvalho, Planning Aide, presented a staff report. He stated there were
two typographical errors. He stated one was Ordinance No. 3142 in regard to
redesignation to recreation open space and the General Plan designation should
be 3.2 acres and not 3.6 acres.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
John Stillman, Estates at the Seacliff Homeowners Association President,
stated an agreement with the developer had been reached and he was in support
of Zone Change No. 90-14.
Dominick Tomaino, Huntington Seacliff Homeowners' Association President,
stated he was in support of Zone Change No. 90-14 and that he wanted to make
sure the mitigated measure of recreation open space in Negative Declaration
No. 90-28 was in place in the recreation element.
In response to Councilmember Green, Dominick Tomaino stated he was in favor of
Zone Change No. 90-14.
Tom Zanic, representing Pacific Coast Homes, stated he was in agreement with
the staff recommendation, spoke in support of Zone Change No. 90-14, and
stated he was there to answer questions.
In answer to Councilmember MacAllister's inquiry, Tom Zanic stated the open
space mitigation measures for the islands had been approved by the Planning
Commission and were not opposed by Pacific Coast Homes and continue to be the
same.
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.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Robitaille, to approve General
Plan Amendment No. 90-7 by adopting Resolution No. 6373, approve Zone Change
No. 90-14 and after reading by title, approve introduction of Ordinance No.
3142, approve Code Amendment No. 91-7 and after reading by title approve
introduction of Ordinance No. 3143, and further correct the typographical
error in Ordinance No. 3142 in regard to redesignation to recreation open
space and the General Plan designation that should be 3.2 acres and not 3.6
acres. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
(420.20)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No. 91-9
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APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
LOCATION: City-wide in all R1 (Low Density Residential) zoning districts.
ZONE: R1 (Low Density Residential)
RE T: Amend Section 9080.22 Building Height Definition and Section 9110.04
of Article 911 Low Density Residential to establish additional criteria for
third stories on single family homes in the R1 zoning district and redefine
low building height is measured in the R1 zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061, Sub-
section (b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
COASTAL STATUS: This code amendment will result in an amendment to the City's
Certified Local Coastal Program.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed,
published, and posted. No communicions or written protests were received on
the matter.
The Mayor declared the public 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.
The City Administrator recommended that the public hearing on Code Amendment
No. 91-9 be opened and continued to May 18, 1992.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Silva, to open the public hear-
ing on Code Amendment No. 91-9 and continue to May 18, 1992. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
The Mayor announced that this was `the day and hour set for a public hearing
for the purpose of amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to modify late
charges for miscellaneous receivables.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been
published and posted. No communications or written protests were received on
the matter.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3139 for Council approval - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3.48.040 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN
LATE CHARGES."
Don Watson, City Treasurer, presented a staff report.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
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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.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by MacAllister, to approve the assess-
ment of 1.5% late charges on outstanding balances due and after reading by
title, approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3139. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
pursuant to Resolution No. 6365 for the purpose of determining whether an
underground utility district should be formed to include property within the
public right of way on Goldenwest Street between Ellis and Slater Avenues.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed,
published, and posted. No communications or written protests were received on
the matter.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6379 for Council adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 92-1."
Lou Sandoval, Public Works Director, presented a staff report.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Ther• 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.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Silva, to adopt Resolution
No. 6379. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: done
ABSENT: Kelly
&1rXV'JZED :
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
hear objections and protests to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish and
refuse upon certain streets, sidewalks, parkways and private property in the
city. Said hearing held pursuant to Resolution No. 6352, adopted
March 2, 1992.
On file in the City Clerk's Office is the notice of public hearing on Resolu-
tion No. 6352 of the City Council, as posted conspicuously along all the
streets and property within the district described in said Resolution, setting
the hour of 7 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 4th day 43
of May, in the Council Chamber, in the Civic Center, as the time and place for
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a public hearing on a declaration that a nuisance exists and providing for the
abatement thereof.
No communications or written protests to Resolution No. 6352 of the City
Council proposing to abate the weed nuisance had been received. The Affidavit
of Posting of Notices to Destroy Weeds had been executed by the Street Super-
intendent and was on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The Public Works Director presented a staff report.
The Mayor declared the public 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.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by MacAllister, to authorize the
Street Superintendent to proceed with the abatement of said nuisance. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
Charlotte__Uarke, Orange County Fund For Environmental Defense President,
spoke in opposition to the proposed bridge at 19th Street and the Santa Ana
River. She presented material and urged Council not to bisect the wetlands
with a bridge.
LOS ANGELES EMERGENCY ASSISTED BY CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Mike Uberuaga, City Administrator, announced that the Huntington Beach Police
and Fire Departments had helped with the Los Angeles emergency caused by the
riots from Thursday through Sunday.
CITY BUDGET TO BE PRESENTED 5/11/92
The City Administrator stated the city budget had been prepared and would be
summarized in a presentation on May 11, 1992.
The City Administrator stated that the work on Main Street would be completed
June 14, 1992 and the work would start again in the Fall.
CONSENT CALENDAR,,. - ( ITEMS REMOVE
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration: Natural Communities Conservation
4 4 Planning (NCCP) Program; Agreement and Acceptance of the California Coastal
Commission's Action to approve Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 90-1;
Resolution No. 6372; Resolution No. 6378 - Beach Parking Pass Rages.
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On motion by MacAllister, second Silva, Council approved the following items,
as recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
(City Cgunci l /RedevelongBt baenGy) MINUTES - APPROVED - Approved and
adopted minutes of Council/Agency adjourned regular meetings of March 30, 1992
as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(City Council) _PARCEL MAP NO. 91-289 - APPROVED - THOM JACOBS - W/S ALARW
ST - N/0 ATLANTA (420.70) - Approved final parcel map pursuant to the manda-
tory findings set forth by the Planning Commission and instructed the City
Clerk to affix her signature to the map and release the map to the county for
processing.
(City Council) DISPOSAL Of VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS - RESOLUTION NO.
6374 - ADOPTED (170.50) - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS."
LQ ty Council) MEASURE d-_ELIGIBILITY - RESOLUTION N0. 6375 - ADOPTED
(800.10) - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PROVIDING FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF THE LOCAL PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN."
Approved plans and specifications for the asphalt overlay of Gothard street
from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue and Center Drive from Gothard Street to
405 Freeway offramp, authorized advertisement for bids and approved contract
subject to award of contract to Council approved lowest responsive bidder.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DEBT REPAYMENT APPROVED (330.10) - Approved transfer of $1,226,673 from the Redevelopment
Agency to the City's Capital Improvement (CIP) Fund Reserve and reduce Agency
debt to the City by $1,226.673.
(City Council) AGREEMENT WITH SJITE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DIVISION -
APPROVED - PERS SAFE1Y DISABILITY APPEALS (600.20) - Approved and authorized
execution of agreement between the State of California and the City of
Huntington Beach to provide City with services of administrative law judges
for PERS Safety Disability Bearings.
The City Cleric presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-45
ing to the Natural Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) Program.
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The Community Development Director presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Green, seconded by Winchell, to enroll the City of
Huntington Beach in the Natural Communities Conservation Planning Program for
Coastal Sage Scrub. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green
NOES: MacAllister
ABSENT: Kelly
6376 - ADOPTED (420.85)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-
ing to Resolution No. 6376: Agreement and acceptance of the California
Coastal Commission's action to approve Local Coastal Program Amendment
No. 90-1.
The City Cleric presented Resolution No. 6376 for Council adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
WHICH AC)"LEDGES RECEIPT OF THE COASTAL COMMISSION ACTION AND ACCEPTS AND
AGREES TO LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 90-1 AS MODIFIED. (Amends the
Implementing Ordinances segment of the City's Local Coastal Program)
The Community Development Director presented a staff report.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to adopt Resolution
No. 6376 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-
ing to the energy financing loan.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6372 for Council adoption - 'A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMYMISSION FOR AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY
LOAN."
Mills, State Energy Commission, reported.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Silva, to approve the submission
by the City of an application for Energy Commission funding in the amount of
$1,171,575, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the application and any
necessary loan documents, and adopt Resolution No. 6372. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton --Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
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(City Council) RESOLUTION NO. 6378 - TIE VOTE RESULTS IN NO ACTION - BEACH
PARKING PASS RATES (340.20)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-
ing to a resolution amending Resolution No. 5159.
The City Cleric presented Resolution No. 6378 for Council adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 5159 ENTITLED, 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A CITY FEE SCHEDULE' (SUPPLEMENTAL FEE RESOLU-
TION NO. 35)" - (Establishes beach parking pass rate of $50 annual fees for
non -seniors and $20 annual fee for seniors 62 years and older, the same rate
for residents and non-residents.)
Ron Hagan, Community Service Director, presented a staff report.
A motion was made by. Silva, seconded by MacAllister, to establish the beach
annual parking pass rate to the following: Seniors 55 years and older - $20;
residents - $40; and non-residents - $60. The motion FAILED by the
following roll call tie vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Silva, MacAllister
NOES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green
ABSENT: Kelly
A motion was made by Green, seconded by Winchell, to adopt Resolution
No. 6378. The motion FAILE by the following roll call tie vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green
NOES: Robitaille, Silva, MacAllister
ABSENT: Kelly
The City Clerk presented a communication from Ray Silver, Assistant City
Administrator, regarding a request by George Arnold to use city -owned property
at the northwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard for the
purpose of holding a weekly farmers market and swap meet.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to uphold denial of the
use of the city -owned property at the northwest corner of Pacific Coast High-
way and Beach Boulevard for the farmers market and swap meet and maintain it
for public parking. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
(Cityn 1 opment AGENCY) ORDINANCE FOR R ENT DISTRICTS
DATE SET FOR 5/18/92 (350.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Director of Public Works regard-
ing an ordinance which would govern the formation and administration of all,
future reimbursement districts.
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The Public Works Director presented a staff report.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Silva, to set a date of.
May 18, 1992 for the City Council to introduce the ordinance which would
govern the formation and administration of reimbursement districts. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
ity Council) ORDINANCE NO. 3137 - ADOPTED - 12 HOUR BINGO GAMES (640.10)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3137 for Council adoption - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNI-
CIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 5.64.190 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF HOURS
AND DAYS OF OPERATION TO PERMIT 12 HOUR BINGO GAMES."
A motion was made by Green, seconded by MacAllister, to adopt Ordinance
No. 3137, after reading by title. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
(City Council) QRQINANCE NQ, 3140 - ZONING CHANGE YO -.'NUEIEDMTION
_; 0.40)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3140 for Council adoption - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY FROM R1
to R1-PD ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 650 FEET SOUTH OF YORKTOWN
AVENUE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF EDUCATION LANE (DISTRICT MAP NO. 0." (ZONE CHANGE
NO. 91-3)
A motion was made by Green, seconded by MacAllister, to adopt Ordinance
No. 3140, after reading by title. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton --Patterson, Silva, MacAllister
NOES: Winchell, Green
ABSENT: Kelly
(City Council) ORDINANCE NO. 3144 - CONTINUED FOR 30 DAYS — REPORT RE; 1
REQUESTED - PROVIDE FOR 1% CREDIT TO LOCAL QIQDERS (600.05)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3144 for Council approval - 'AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3.02.110 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR 1% CREDIT
TO LOCAL BIDDERS."
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A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Silva, to continue the item per-
taining to Ordinance No. 3144 for thirty days and to report on the 1% credit.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
(City Concil) ORDINANCE NO. 3141 - RETURN ORDINANCE TO CONFER KITH STAFF -
RE_G T [ON OF SHADE TREES 020:-20)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3141 for Council approval - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNI-
CIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO HEN CHAPTER 12.40 ENTITLED, 'REGULATION OF SHADE
TREES'."
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6369 for Council adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THE
ARBORICULTURAL AND LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO SERVE AS GUIDE-
LINES FOR LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND NHERE
REQUIRED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY."
Ray Silver, Assistant City Administrator, presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Winchell, to return to
staff Ordinance No. 3141 and Resolution No. 6369; Councilmembers
Moulton -Patterson and Winchell to confer with staff. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly (Robitaille,
Winchell, Silva, MacAllister
Green - out of the room)
Councilmember Moulton -Patterson requested a proposal from the City Administra-
tor and Police Chief regarding the feasibility of a mobile substation for the
Utica and Florida area.
In response to a question by Councilmember Robitaille relating to a letter
received from Charles Reence, the City Attorney reported that the Hassan
abatement was going forward.
Ray Silver, Assistant City Administrator, reported that a comprehensive study
on money owed to the city was being prepared.
Councilmember MacAllister requested that staff prepare a fire/police emergency 49
plan.
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WEEKEND PI
Councilmember MacAllister reported that a downtown trash pickup was needed at
5 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
ADJOURNMENT-MNCIL/REDEyELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Silva adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, May 11, 1992
at 5:30 P.M. - Closed Session and 7 P.M. - Study Session, Room B-8, Civic
Center.
The meeting was adjourned in honor of Councilmember Jack Kelly's speedy
recovery.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk/Clerk
Clerk of the Redeve opment Agency.
and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
Mayor/Chairman
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