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ORDINANCE NO. 1812
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE, OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTIN TON 'BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9721.6 AND 9721 .111 IN
CONNECTION WITH PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IM-
PACT REPORTS AND FEES CHARGED THEREFOR
-The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Iuntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby
Amer'"ed by amending Sections 9721.6 and 9721.14 to read as fol-
lows :
9721.6. PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS En-
vironmental impact reports shall be prepared by the Environmental
Review Board for those projects which it determines may have a
significant effect upon the environment . Applicants shall fur-
nish such information and data, to the form of environmental im-
pact statements, as shall be required by the En ironmental Re-
view Board. The Environmental Review Board, in '.cs discretion,
may employ outside experts to prepare environment l impact re-
ports . The scope of the assignment of such outside experts shall
be determined by the Board. Such outside experts shall prepare an
objective, nonpartisan report,
9721 .14 . FEES.
(a) The applicant shall pay to city reasonable fees and
charges for the preparation of environmental impact reports,
outside experts employed by the Board and administrative' ex-
penses . The amounts of such fees shall be based: upon the rea-
sonable costs to the city of the preparation of environmental
impact reports, including the costs of employment of outside
experts, and administrative costs, and shall be set by the En-
vironmental Review Board and shall be paid to the city before
the issuance cx approval of any permits or entitlements ,
(b) Applicant shall pay to city upon demand, a deposit
or_ such fees, based upon the estimates by city of such. costs.
Additional deposits may be required as study and work on the
environmental :impact report progresses. Full credit for such
deposits shall be given applicant against the total fees re-
quired by this section.
(c) No future applications shall be accepted from any
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applicant or permits or entitlements approved or issued until all
prior indebtedness to city incurred under this section by such ap-
plicants has been paid in full.
(d) The amount of the fee shall become an obligation of
the applicant to the city whether or not the permit or entitle-
ment is issued, or whether or not applicant exercises the right
to obtain the permit or entitlement. Such fees accrue and be-
come payable when city gives notice to applicant of the amount
of such fees . This liability shall be enforceable in any court
of competent ,jurisdiction. In the event suit is filed by pity,
in addition to the amount of the fee, applicant shall pay rea-
sonable attorney's fees .
SECTION 2. This ordinance is declared an urgency ordinance
necessary for the immediate preservation of' t'-- public health
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and safety within the meaning of Sect '.-on 511 of the city Charter
and shall take effect immediately. The facts constituting such
necessity are that the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach, at its meeting of DeceW)er 4 , 1972, adopted Ordinance
No. 1800 as an emergency measure in order to implement the pro-
visions contained in Assembly Bill 889, amending the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970 , adopted as an emergency measure
by the California Legislature on December 1, 1972. This ordinance
is necessary for the purpose of clarification in connection with
preparation of environmental impact reports and fees charged
therefor.
SECTION 3. The City Cleric shall certify to the passage
of this ordinance and shall cause same to be published within
fifteen days of its passage in the Huntington Beach News, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in, Hunt-
ington Beach, California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd
day of January, 1973»
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ci,ty erk City Attorney
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Emergency Ord. No. 1812
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STATE OF CAnFo12NIA )
COUNTY Or, ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, PAUL C. JONES, the duly elected, qualified, and acting City Clerk
of the City of Huntington Beach and ex-officio-Clerk of the City Council
of the said City, do hereby certify that the foregoing- ordinance was read
to the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of January-, 1973 , and was
passed and adopted by at: least 5 affirmative votes of said City Council.
AYES: Councilmen:
.Bartlett,,_Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen;
None
ABSENT Councilmen;
Shipley
City x �Clerk and -officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington, Beach California
1. PAUL C. JONM CITY CLWK of tht City of
Huntington Bloch and ex-officio Clerk of the City I
Council, do hereby certify that this ardt.ranc,� has
bieh Pubf'shid tri the Huntington Sea h Nev s on
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with the City c haritr of said Ci"y
1,AMG. JONES
�j / tY Clerk
teputY ity Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO 1800
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING
THERETO NEW ARTICLE 972 ENTITLED, "ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORTS"
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain
as follows:
SECTION 1. The Huntingtor Beach Ordinance Code is hereby
amended by adding thereto new Article 972 entitled, "Environ-
mental Impact Reports" to read as follows:
9720. INTENT. The purpose of this article is to protect
the environment of the City of Huntington Beach by requiring
environmental impact reports in all cases of proposed develop-
ments which may have a significant effect on the environment.
9721. APPLICATION OF ARTICLE. This article shall apply to
all permits or entitlements issued by the City relating to public
or private land use, development of land, or the construction or
alteration o'. buildings or structures, except where an environ-
mental impac, report has previously been adopted and filed for
such project, unless substantial changes are proposed for the
project which will require major revisions of the environmental
impact report.
9721.1. ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD. There
is hereby established an environmental review board composed of
four (4) members, the Director of Planning, Director of Public
Works, Director of Building, and Director of Environmental.
Resources .
(a) Each member of the Board may act personally or by his
designated representative.
(b) Members of the board shall perform their Duties as a
part of their City duties and without additional compensation,
(c) Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum.
(d) Concurrence of at least three (3) members shall be
required for any action by the board.
(e) The City Council may, by resolution, adopt policies,
guidelines, regulat ono and procedures regulating the prep-
aration of environmental. impact reports including exemptions
and exclusions
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(f) The board is authorized to call upon any City employee
or official for information or assistance .
9721.2. APPLICATION. FILING OF. Concurrently with the
filing of an application for approval of any permit or other
entitlement relating to public or private land use, development
of land or construction or alteration of buildings or structures,
the applicant shall furnish with his application such information,
data and statements in such form as may be required by the City or
the environmental review board. The application shall be referred
to the environmental review board for ,review and determination
whether the project is one which may have significant impact upon
the environrr.ent.
9,21. 3. EXEMPTION DECLARATION. Prior to the issuance of
any permit or entitlement the department to whom the application
is submitted shall obtain a request for exemption declaration from
the applicant and shall forward the application for said permit,
the exemption declaration and any plans accompanying said permit
to the environmental review board. The environmental review board
s�,all review the plans for the proposed project to determine if
the project if constructed in the location proposed may have a
significant effect upon the environment. The term "significant
effect upon the environment" as used herein shall mean any
activity which has a nontrivial effect upon the environment.
9721.4 ACTION OF BOARD. NOTICE. GRANTING EXEMPTION
DECLARATION. If the environmental review board makes a preliminary
determination that they proposed project will have a trivial or
lesser effect on. the environment, the environmental review board
shall give notice:
(a) That an exemption declaration has been filed.
(b) That the environmental review board has reviewed the
exemption declaration and has determined that the proposed project
will have a trivial or lesser effect upon the environment,
(c) That the environmental review board solicits from the
public and interested parties the filing, within a period of ten
(1.0) days, of information and comments in writing relative to the
impact of t!ie proposed project upon the environment and to any
methods or alternatives by which any adverse consequences to the
environment may be avoided or mitiated.
Such notice shall be posted in the City Clerk's office for
a period of ten (1.0) days. A copy of the request for exemption`
declaration shall be on file at the City Clerk's office during
such tiine .
Upon expiration of the pasting period, the board shall review
any comments and shall grant or reject the exemption declaration.
If granted, the board may modify or condition t.:e exemption.
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9121.5. DETERMINATION BY ENVIRONMENTAL REVIE`I BOARD THAT
PROJECT MAY HAVE SIGNIFICANT EFFECT UPON ENVIRONMENT. If the
environmental review board determines that the proposed project
may have a significant effect upon the environment, an environ-
mental impact report on such project must be prepared, adopted
and filed and no permit or entitlement shall be approved or
issued except in compliance with this article.
9721.6. PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
Environmental impact reports shall be prepared by the environ-
mental review board for those projects which it determines may
have a significant effect upon the environment . Applicants
shall furnish suchinformation and data, in the form of environ-
mental impact statements, as shall be required by the environ-
mental review board.
9721.7 CONTENTS OF REPORT. Environmental impact reports
prepared pursuant to this article shall contain a detailed state-
ment setting forth the following:
(a) The environmental impact of the proposed action,
(b) Any adverse environmental effects which cannot be
avoided if the 1:roposal is implemented.
(c) Mitigation measures proposed to minimize the impact .
(d) Alternatives to the proposed action.
(e) The relationship between local short-term uses of man's
environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-terns
productivity .
(f) Any irreversible environmental changes which would be
involved inthe proposed action should it be implemented.
(g) The growth-inducing impact of the proposed action.
(h) The boundaries of the area which may be significantly
affected by the proposed action.
(i) Any other information or data that may be required by
the environmental review board by resolution in accordance with
Section 9721..1(e) of this article .
9721.8. FINDINGS. As a part of the environmental impact
report, the environmental review board shall mare findings sup-
ported by the information and data contained in the report Said
board shall be required to find, w1ether the proposed project is
likely to cause substantial environmental damage after consider-
ing alternatives to the proposed project (including abandonment)
and mitigating measures proposed to minimize the ;impact of such
proposed project.
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In the event such required finding is that such proposed
project is likely to cause substantial damage, said board must
find whether such damage is outweighed by substantial benefits
to the community resulting from such proposed project.
9721.9 . EFFECT OF FINDINGS. No permit or entitlement shall
be approved or issued by ar_� department, board, commission or
the City Council if a finding is made pursuant to this article
that the proposed project is likely to cause substantial environ-
mental damage after considerinL alternatives to the proposed pro-
ject (including abandonment) and mitigating measures proposed
to minimize the impact of such proposed project, which is not
outweighed by substantial`benefits to the community resulting
from such proposed project .
9721.10. NOTICE AND ADOPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
The environmental review board shall give notice :
(a) That the environmental impact statement has been filed.
(b) That the environmental impact report will be prepared
by the board.
(c) That the environmental review board solicits from the
public and interested parties the filing, within a period of
thirty (30) days, of information and coirments in writing relative
to the impact of the proposed project upon the environment and to
any methods or alternatives by which any adverse consequences to
the environment may be avoided or mitigated.
Such notice shall be posted in the City Clerk' s office for
a period of thirty (30) days A copy of the environmental impact
statement shall be on file at the City Clerk's office during such
time. - ,Such notice sriall be giver: one publication in a news-
paper of general circulation published in the City.
Following the expiration of the time for receipt of information
and comments, as specified in the notice, the environmental review
board shall adopt an environmental impact report.
9721.11. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. A copy of
the environmental impact report adopted by the environmental
review board shall be filed in the office of the environmental
review board and in the office of the City Clerk. A notice of
adoption of such .report, together with a ropy of the report, shall
be :nailed to the applicant at the mailing address shown on the
application. The report shall become a part of the file on the
application and shall be submitted to any beard, , commission,
officer'; or the City Council, exercising discretionary authority
with respect to the application,
9721.12. ACTION ON APPLICATION. DISCRETIONARY MATTERS.
The City Council, or any board,, commission, or officer exercising
discretion with respect to any application which is the subject
of this article and for which an environmental impact report has
been adopted and filed, shall consider such report in faking the
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decision whether to grant, conditionally grant, or dcs.y the
application and shall accept, reject, or modify the findings
of the environmental review board, or may refer the environ-
mental impact statement Mack to the environmental review board
for additional data,
9721.13. ACTION ON APPLICATION. NONDISCiRETION.ARY MATTERS.
In all cases in which the issuance of a per.iiit or entit-ement by
a city department is nondiscretionary and such applicayion is not
pending before any board or commission other than the environmental
review board, the findings of the environmental review board
shall control the granting or denial of such application.
9721.14 . FEES. The City Council may,, by r';.,o1z tAo:r.., estab-
_fish fees and charges to be paid by the applicant ^U` p, =ra. the
costs of administration of this article .
9721.15 APPEAL TO COUNCIL. An appeal may be t•ila_n, from
any decision or action made or done pursuant to this ai ;icle, to
the City Council by an applicant, any interest-,d party residing
in this City, or any member of the City Council, ,.
Any failure to make a decision or to act as required by this
article may be appealed to the City Council by an applicant, any
interested party residing in the City, or any member of the City
Council, within ten (10) days .following the expiration of the time
within which any such decision or action must take place as pro-
vided by this a;,ticle
Said appeals shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk
within ten (10) days after such decision, action or inaction,
and shall be set for hearing by the City Council by the City
Clerk within thirty (30) days . The hearing shall be open to the
public, shall take place during a regular City Council meeting
and shall be upon not less than ten (10) days written notice to
all parties .
The City Council shall hear and determine the appeal and
shall crake findings supporting their decision. The City Council
may accept, reject, or modify the findings made by the environ-
mental review board and any other board or commission or the Council
may make new and different findings All findings shall be sup.-
ported by substantial evidence.
9721.16. LIMITATION OF TIME, FOR BRINGING LEGAL ACTION.
In all cases in which any person challenges any decision made,
action done, or failure to act or decide, by any City board,
commission, or officer, or the City Council, pursuant to any
provision of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code or any reso-
lution, or any permit or entitlement issued or approved by the
City, no action; thereon shall be corrunenced by any person in any
court after the expiration of thirty (30) days following the date
of such decision or action. 1n any case in which a challenger
alleges such failure to act or decide, no action shall. be
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commenced by any person in any court following thirty (30) days
after the Council has decided on appeal to it or, in the event
such failure to act or decide is by Council, thirty (30) days
after such action or decision should have been made.
9721.17. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence,
clause, phrase or portion of this article, or any future amend-
ments 'or additions tk reto, is for any reason held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such dec- ',on shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of t article, or any future amendments or
additions hereto. The i,ity Council of the City of Huntington
Beach hereby declares that it would have adopted this article and
each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion or
any future amendments or additions thereto, irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections , clauses, phrases,
portions or any future amendments or additions thereto be declared
invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is declared to be an ordinance
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health
..,nd safety within the meaning of Section 511 of the City Charter
and shall take effectimmediately. The facts constituting such
necessi.tj are as follows
The .provisions of this ordinance are necessary because AB
889 (Knox) amending the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970 was adopted by the state legislature as an emergency measure
on December 1, 1972, and said bill brings into effect a one
hundred twenty (120) day moratorium upon the environmental impact
report requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970. Such moratorium is nonmandatc, and the City Council
of Huntington Beach not desiring such moratorium must enact this
ordinance as an emergency measure to avoid the effect of this
moratorium. Additionally, this ordinance creates the environ-
mental review board and the procedures necessa:°y for the imple-
mentation of the local environmental impact report policy and
enables the environmental review board to ;implement guidelines
adopted and approved by the City Council on November 20, 1972.
In the absence of this ordinance important decisions hitherto
made respecting the need for environmental impact reports for
vajor projects which the City has already decided "may have ,;,
significant effect upon the environment" will be siAspended and
such projects could go forward to construction during the one
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hundred twenty (120) day moratorium period without environ-
mental impact reports. Such result will,be injurious to the
environment of this City and the health, safety and welfare of
its residents.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance
and shall cause same to be published within fifteen days of its
passa3e in the Huntington Beach News , a 'newspaper of general cir-
culation, printed and published in Huntington Beach, California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the $th day
of December, 1972.
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May or
ATTEST. APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Paul. C. Jones
City Clerk City Attorney
By ~
Assistant City Clerk
Emergency Ord. No. 1800
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
I, PAUL C. JONES, the duly elected, qualified, and acting City Clerk
of the City of Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of
the said City, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was read to
the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting, thereof
held on the-4th day of December, 1972, and was passed and adopted by at
least 5 affirmative votes of said City Council.
AYES: Councilmen:
Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke,Coen
NOES Councilmen:
None
ABSENT: Councilmen:
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Paul C. Jones
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the. City
of Huntington Beach, California-
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ssistant 3.ty exTc._
1. PAOL, C. JONES. CITY CLERK of the City of
Huntington Beach and eY.officio C.erk of the Cit;
Council,dn hereby certity that th s ordinance has
been puhtithe in the IF1urt1,A1on Beach News on
in accardance with the City Chart!r of said City.
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Gity Clerk
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EXCLUSIONS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT REQUIREMENTS
(Reference City of Huntington Beach
Resolutions Nos. 3616, _3626, and 3636)
The following projects are excluded from the requirement that an
environmental impact report or exemption declaration be filed unless
sl project will have a disruptive effect upon a permanent
t1, historical or aesthetic feature, i.e. , tree removal,
3gical site, waterway, bluff, park and recreation areas ,
or it much project will have a significant effect on basic govern-
mental services .
The determination of exclusion status is to be made by the committee,.
board, body or department issuing the permit or entitlement.
1. Residential projects of five (5) net acres of land or less .
2. Residential projects not exceeding twenty-fivo (25) dwelling
unit-w.
3. Commercial, industrial and professional projects of three (3)
net a�:res of land or less
4, Additions and alterations to existing commercial, industrial
or professional buildings which do not exceed twenty-five
percent (25%) of the floor area of the existingstructure.
5 . Minor permits, i.e. , on site signs , patio covers , swimming
pools, fences,
6. Additions to residential structures that will not result in
an increase in the number of dwelling units
7. Construction of a building within a larger established
industrial, professional or commercial development.
8. Minor street improvements within established right of way such
as curbs and gutters, sidewalks , paveouts , installation of
street trees , street lights , fire hydrants , traffic signals,
and public utility and storm drain extensions and 'connections .
9 . Permi`,s for private noncommercial-boat docks serving abutting
residences only.
10 . Redrilling permits for existing oil wells in the proper zone.
1.1. Drilling, redrilling, and other operational permits within a
previously established oil operation site as provided by
Article 968, Oil Combining Districts .
EIR Exclusions (continued)
12. Temporary steaming units within an existing oil field.
13. Projects having previously received exemption declaration
status or a filed and adopted environmental impact report.
14. Neighborhood par'! , as shown on the Parks„ Open Spaces, Schools,
and Recreation. Element of the Master Plan of Land Use, or as
required by the Planning Commission in conjunction with a
tentative map or land development project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3636
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON TEACH AMENDING A PORTION OF
RESOLUTION NO. 3616, AS AMENDED BY RESOLU-
TION NO. 3626, PERTAINING TO ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
has heretofore passed Resolution No. 3616, as amended by
Resolution No. 3626, which adapted guidelines and contained in
part "E_xclusions from Environmental Impact Reports Requirements;"
and
The City Council desires further to ainenl that portion of
said Resolution No. 3616, ,as amended by Resolution No. 3626,
entitled, "Exclusions from Environmental Impact Requirements"
by adding thereto an exemption for neighborhood parks,
NOW, TFEREVORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Huntington) Beach that Paragraph 14 of "Excluoions from
Environmental I..pact Report Requirements" of Resolution No.
3616, as amended by ,:$solution No. 3626, is hereby amended by
adding thei-eto Lhe foil: wing
1114 1"e 4`-�ok-..rhood parks, as shown on the Parks, Open
Spaces, Schools, and Recreation Element of the Master Plan of
Land Use, or as 'regttl ,ed by the Planning Commission in conjunc-
tion with a tentative neap or land development project .
PASSED AND 1001'11EE by the City Council. of. the City of
Huntington Beach a.t ,,� regular „fleeting thereof held on the 15th
day of January, 173.
Mayor
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City erk C•it Atto n
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Hies. No. 3636
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE s s t
CITY OF 11UNTINGTON BEACI1
I, PAUL C. uONES, the duly elected, qualified and
acting City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-
officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby
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cer•bify that the whole number of members of the City Council j
of the City of Iiuntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing j
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resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of
more than a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th
day of January , 19 73 , by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Greet,, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen:
None
ABSENT: Councilmen:
None
City Clerk and; . -offica.o Clerk
of the City Coiineil of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
RESOLUTION NO. 3626
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C!1_ OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THAT DOCUMENT ENTITLED,
"EXCLUSIONS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT :+
REQUIREMENTS'
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° BE IT HERB1Y RESOLVED by the City Council of the Oity of
Huntington 7,each that the document entitled, "Exclusions From
Fmvironmesital: Impact Report Requireme,_.,s" (re ing an attachment
t 'gesol'ution 361 o passed on December,' , 1972) is hereby amended
to read Ls follows :
"EXCLUSIONS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT nEQUIREMFNTS
The following projects are excluded from the requi_e-
f s ment that an envi.ronmental impact report or excinption
declaration be filed unless such I.ro,ject will have a dis
ruptive effect upon a permanent natural, historical or
aesthetic feature, i.e. , tree removal, archaeological site,
waterway, bluf ', park and recreation areas, or if such
M: project will hays a significant effect on basic govern-
mental services.
`i The determination, of 'exclusion status is to be made by
the committee, beard, body or, department issuing the perinit
or Entitlement.
1a Residential projects of five (5) not acres land or
s Reetdentlal prn,j- c ,s not exceeding twenty-five (25
dwej lit�,g units
Commercial, indus'rJal and professional prs;NJeets of
three (3) net acres of land or less .
L: . Additions and alterations to existing commercial, indu•-,
trial or professional buildings which do not exceed twenty-
five percent (25%) of the floor area of the existing structure.
5. Minor permits, i.e. , on site signs, patio corers., swim--
( . ming pools, fences.
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116 . Add ons to residential struct es that will not
result in an increase in the number of dwelling units .
7. Construction of a building within a larger established
industrial, professional or commercial development.
8. Minor street improvements within established right of
way such as curbs and gutters, sidewalks, paveouts, instal-
t* lation of street trees, street lights, fire hydrants, traffic
signals, and public utility and storm drain extensions and
connections
9 . Permits for private noncommercial boat docks serving
abu-bing residences only.
"z 10 Redrilling permits for existing oil wells in the,,pxopei�
t zone.
4. 11. Drilling, redrilling, and other operational permits with-
in a previously established oil operabion site as provided by
At-ticle 968, Oil Combininb Districts
2. Temporary steaming units within an existing oil field.
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13. Projects havl,ng previously received exemption declaration
status or a filed and adopted environmental impact report.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hung
tington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day
`- of January, 1973 .
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO VORM
City tiler City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE � sa;
CITY OF H UI,NT f NGTON BEACH
1, PAUL C. JONES, the duly elected, qualified and
acting City Clerk of the City of Huntington B,µ,ach, an(l, ex
of f icio Clerk of the City Council of sa c' City, do hereby
certify that the whole member of members of the City Council
• of the City of Huhtington Beach is seven; that the foregoing
resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of
more than ai majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting ,thereof held on the me
day of JanuerX , 19.73 , by the following vote:
AYES- Councilmeni
iipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
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NOES: Councilmen
None
ABSENT: -Councilmen
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of the City Cou cil of the City
of, Huntington Beach, Californian "
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RESOLUTION NO. 3616
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING GUIDELINES, REGULA-
TIONS AND PROCEDURES REGULATING THE PREPARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS, INCLUDING FX-
EMPTIOVS AND EXCLUSION'S
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach that pursuant to Section 9721.1(e) , Huntington Beach Ordi-
nance Code, the City Council hereby adopts guidelines, regula-
tions and procedures regulatinj the preparation of environ-
mental impact reports izncltuing exemptions and exclusions, by
reference to t.'ie Interim Policies for Environmental Impact Re-
ports r`rocedures and Guidelines and Addendum thereto, approved
and adopted by the City Council at its regular Council meeting
F of November 20, 1972, as corrected, and such is incorporated by
r reference herein and 'made part hereof as if fully set forth
nereat, as amended and expanded by the attachments hereto, made
a part hereof as if fully set forth hereat; and
The City Council orders such policies, guidelines, regu-
lation,,s and procedures implemented, effective immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Eeach at a regulaz- meeting thereof held an the 4th
day of Dec(mber, 1972.
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Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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EXCLUSIONS F I ErnTIRONMENTAL IMPACT RE T REQUIREMRNTS
The environmental review board intends to exclude the follow-
ing projects, from the requirement that an environmental
impact report or exemption declaration be filed unless such
project will have: a disruptive effect on a permanent natural,
historical or aesthetic feature; i.e. , tree removal, archae-
ological site, waterway, bluff (Determination is to be made
by the department issuing the permit or entitlement)
1. Residential projects of five (5) net acres of land or
less .
2. Residential projects not exceeding twenty-five (25)
dwelling units .
3 . Commercial, industrial and professional projects of three
(3) net acres of land or less.
4 . Additions and alterations to existing commercial, indus-
trial or professional buildings which do not exceed twenty-
five percent (25%) of tke floor area of the existing structure .
5. Minor permits, i.e. , on site signs, patio corers , swim-
ming pools, fences.
rat 6 . Additions to res' denti.al structures that will not result
in an increase it, the number, of dwelling units .
7. Construction of a building within a larger established
industrial, professional or commercial development,
8. Minor street improvements within established right of way
such as curbs and gutters, sidewalks, paveouts, installation
of stxee't; trees, street lights, fire hydrants, traffic signals,
and public utility and storm drain extensions and connections .
9. Permit: for private noncommercial boat docks serving
abutting residences only.
LO, Redrilling _rmits for existing of %,ells in the proper
zone,
ll . Drilling, redrill.ing, and other operational permits within
I previously established o:',l operation site as provided by
Article 9606, Oil Combining Districts .
12. Temporary steaming units within an existing oil field.
13 . Projects having; previously received exemption declaration
stat:.rs or a tiled and adspted environmental impact report.
14. Change of zone to a district of lesser Infonsity within
the same land use classification. For purn.ae 'of' clarification
the term "classif.'ication" means residential, commercial or
industrial,
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
POLICY FOR INTERIM PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS (E. I.R.)
PURPOSE
The purpnse of requiring aj: environmental impact report (short or
long :Form) is to provide the City of Huntington Beach an opportunity
to assess the environmental (physical, ecological , social, economic,
etc.) impact of a proposed public or private project pursuant to
the California Environmental. Quality Act of 1970 .
INTENT
This document establishes procedures and guidelines for submittal
of environmental impact reports and evaluations. These guidelines
and procedures are designed -to assist the city in:
1. Setting forth the criteria to, determine what projects require
the submittal of an environmental impact report.
L. Providing a basis for evaluating the impact of any new public
or private project proposed in the city of Huntington Beach.
3. Establishing the procedures for submittal and review of
environmental impact reports and evaluation.
4. Establishing guidelines on what is to be i-acluded in an
environmental impact report.
The rroce:dures and guidelines delineated in the following sections
are consistent with and an implementation of the legislative intent
of the N.E.P.A. (National Environmental Policy Act of 1969) , and the
E.Q.A. (California Environmental Quality Act of 1970) , and the
recent legal interpretations set forth by the California State
Supreme Court.
WHAT PROJECTS REQUIRE AN E. I .R.?
The court holds that a city is required, prior to issuing a permit
for any public or private project, to determine first, whether such
project or activity "may have a significant effect on the environ-
ment." If it can be said that such project or activity his such an
effect, the public permit i,s.sui.ng agency must prepare an Environ-
mental Impact Report,
An E. I .R. short form, full report or exemption 'declaration 2s
roquired for any project requiring a permit or other entitlement
r use issued by the City, of Huntington Beach.
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTAL A.ND REVIEW
A. Submittal" The following procedural steps ,are suggested for
implementation of Any project affected by permit or entitlement
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'actions required by the City `of Huntington Lea,:h. These steps
will determine '.he applicability of either an exemption declara-
tien or an environmental impact report.
1. Submission of Project Description.
This is accomplished by completion of an Interim Short Form
E. I.R. obtained from either the Building, Planning or
Public i"Torks Departments . This action directly answers the
basic question as to whether the project has a significant
environmental ims-act. The applicant should expect action
on the farm within 10 days from date of filing.
2 . Exemption Declaration Form.
Upon completion and review of the above, an Exemption
Declaration Form may be filed on the project by the I . I .R.
Review Committee. (C`.ee the following "review" procedure.)
The applicant will receive a -.opy of this form showing
environmental disposition of the project within 10 days from
date of falling.
B . Review - The E.I.R. Review Committee , composed of the Directors
of Planning, Building and Safety, Public Works and Environmental
Resources or appointed designees will examine all projects
regiliring completior the Short Form E.I .R. to determine
whether the environi. al impact will be of such a significance
as to require an env..-onment-al impact report. In making this
determination, the committee shall use the Interim Environmental
Impact Report Outline and will make nne or two findings as
follows
1. That the impact on the environment is n,it significant.
2 . That -the proposed project may have a' significant effect on
the environment and that an Exempti75. Declaration cannot
be granted for this project because it cannot be mitigated
or suitable alternatives have nrt been offered.' An E. I .R,
is therefore required to be submitted prior to the project's
approval
The eommittee will insure that the Short Form E. I.R. , Exemption
Drclaratio.i, or E. I.R. will be proce-%;.c I concurrently with the
permit application to which the form pertains. Whe» a public
hearing is required for the application, the notice shall include
a reference to the E.I.R. Concurrently, the committee will make
available all, Exemption Declarations an.- I .I .R-s on t . weekl •
basis in the office of the City Clerk for purposes of public
review and input . A list of such Exemption Declarations and
J . I .R. s will be available for public inspection in the office
of the City Clerk. The public will be afforded ten days for
reviev and input prior to consideration of the declaration or
report for approval.
PREPARATION AND CONTENTS of E. I .R.
The City is responsible for the preparation ofEaI ,R. and a final
determination, of environmental effect within 30 days of the date
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upon which a permit was requested. The department that is most
closely connected with the permit request should prepare the .report
to coincide with .filing of plans and submit the E, I.R. to the
Review Committee for disposition. The Director of Environmental
Resources will act as staff for the Review Committee.
The applicant may be required to submit and prepare an environmental
impact study including background information and data required by
the department or committee. The city shall prepare the E. I .R. and,
in connection therewith, may have the necessary information prepared
by a qualified consultant. All the costs of preparation of the
E. I .R. including const0 tants shall be borne by the applicant. City
may also receive inputs from other appropriate sources, public and
private.
As to content, listing of the mandatory elements of an environmental
impact report is contained in Section 21100 of the Environmental
Quality Act of 1970 . The report, pursuant to the Act, must contain
a detailed statement setting forth thy; following:
1. The environmental impact of, the proposed action.
2. Any adverse environmental, effects which cannot be avoided if
the proposal is implemented.
3. Mitigation measures proposed to minimize the impact.
4. Alternatives to the proposed action.
S. The relationship between local short-term uses of mar.'s environ-
ment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity.
b . Any irreversible environmental, changes which would be involved
in the proposed action should be implemented.
Chapter 971 of the Laws of 1972, which is not yet effective, has
added two additional mandatory elements for incluAion in impact
reports They are as follows
7. The growth-inducing impact of tha proposed action.
8. The boundaries of the .area which may be significantly affected
by the proposed action.
It is suggested that these additional elements be includi9d in
environmental impact reportR in order to eliminate t:tie necessity
of revising reports which are formally considered by the City after
Chapter 9711s effective date. **This policy supercedes the October
2 , 1972, minute action of City Council on same subject.
The following attachments reflect the forms and outlines necessary
for completing environmental impact procedures:
1. Interim Short Form E. I.R. (includes Physical Environment Checklist) .
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2. Exemption Declaration Form,
3. Outline - Environmental Impact Report.
4-. Outline checklist.
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REQUE FOR EXEMPTION DECLARATIO11WTATUS
CITE' Or I-IUNTINGTON BEACH
For City use only
PROTECT NUMBER lED 7?- Applicant or Authorized Agent
DEPT. OF ORIGIN or. Consultant
PERMIT NO.
Mailing Address
Telep— ae Number
property 'Owner
Mailing Address
NOTE: Not all projects will necessitate the preparati-n of a fully
documented Environmental Impact Study. In order to make a determination
as to whether any significant environmental impacts may result from
the proposed project, the following request for exemption declaration
status must be filled out and submitted to the appropriate department.
As soon as possible, the E. I .R., Review Com:riittee will determine whether
or not the project will require an Lnvironmental Impact Study and will
notify th.; project sponsor accordingly.
Please fill out the following:
1. TO PERMIT: (describe use or project)
2. LOCATION OF PROPERTY
Street Address: Side of Streeto
Distance from nearest intersecting street:
Name of nearest intersecting; streo
3. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lot Block Tract
Section Township Range a OR
Motes and Bounds :
`((P ease attach any maps or photograp s w cli'will assist iii de5rmining
the significance, of this project's impact.
4. Describe briefly zhe existing environmental conditions fn the
area affected by the project.
What is being done to minimize the short term effect on the
environment caked by construction, i.e. , dust, water quality,
working hours, etc. :
6. Describe briefly the positive effects this project will have
on the economic, social, or cultural aspects of the community.
7a. To what extent, if any, wi 11 the None Tr vJ al Significant*
project disrupt or divide an
established community or an
orderly, plawned development?
*.Explain on separate page,
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7b . Is the project inconsistent with
plans that have been adopted by
the community in which the project No Yes
is locu_c,d?
8. To what extent, if any, will th:; None Trivial Significant*
project have an adverse affect on:
Natural. resource?
Ecological resource?
Cultural resource?
Scenic resource?
9a. To what extent, if any, is the
project in an area characterized
by unique physical features?
b . Is the project near a:
Shoreline? No Yes
Natural flood plain? No Yes
Channelized flood plain? No Yes
Hillside? No Yes
Bluff? No Yes
i.0 . Could any geologic features
(slide prone areas, earthquake
faults , etc.) cause adverse
conditions to result from this No Yes
project?
11 . To what extent, if any, will the
project disrupt or alter the None Trivial Significant*
appearance of the surroundings
of an
Historic site?
Arcbaeological site?
l? To what extent, if any, will views
by neighboring property owners be
disrupted by the project?
13 . To ;,hat extent, if any, will the
proj�.ct affect a scarce natural
resource 'with respect to:
Potential use?
Extraction?
Conservation.?
*Explain on separate page,
None Trivial Significant*
14a. To what extent, if any, will the
project affect the continued use
of a recreational are,-,?
b . To what extent, if any, will the
project affect an important area _
of aesthetic value?
15a. To what extent, if any, will any
wildlife be disrupted or displaced
by the project?
b . To what extent, if any, will any
wildlife migration patterns be
disrupted by the project? --
c. To what extent, if any, will unique
vegetative communities be disrupted,
or displaced by the project? --
16a. To what extent, if any, will existing
noise levels be increased by this
project?
b. To what extent, if any, will recrea-
tional areas be detrimentally
affected by noise increases?
c. To what extent, if any, will wildlife
areas be detrimentai.]y affec.+ ed by
noise increase?
17. To what extent, if any, will the
project increase air pollution levels"
in the area or exceed any existing
air pollution standards? (Particulate
matter (dust) as well as chemical
pollutants should be considered,)
Ia. To what extent, if any, will any
unique characteristics' be introduced
into the area's atmosphere, such as:
Radiation?
Vibration?
Air wave disruption?
19. To -what extent, if any, will the
proposed project have any detri-
mental affect on existing surface
or subsurface water Supplies with
respect to:
."lity?
Atity?
*Explain oi. separate page.
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None TriviF.l Significant*
20. To what extent, if any, will the
project serve to encourage; develop
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ment of presently undeveloped
areas; or intensify development of
undeveloped areas? (Examples
include the introduction of
:facilities such as streets, roads ,
water mains , or sewerage lines in
such `a manner as to facilitate
development or intensification of
the use of an area.)
21. To what extent, if any, will the
proposed project affect basic govern-
mental services (inclusiing, but not
limited to , police, fire, sewers ,
schools , roads) and the present and
future ability of government 'to
provide such services?
22.- Are there any feasible and less
environmentally offensive alte_rna-
Lives to this project? No Yes
PRINTED DAME:
SIGNED: DATE:
Mailing Address :
ZIP CODE:
*Explain on separate page.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACIi
OUTLINE
1INVIRON3MENTAL IMPACT STUDY
In limited cases , some components of this outline may not be
applicable, but in general most projects will inv-.Ve most, if
not all, of these questions . If not applicable, they should be
mentioned as such, otherwise an explanation of probable impact
must be made.
A. Authority Agency.
This paragraph answers the basic questions as to who is the
author of the environmental. impact study, what specific govern-
mental action requires its preparation, and the background and
exlerti.Se of the people involved. Alsn to be included is a
brief summary of the data collection tshirique and sources
utilized. Estimates should be made as to the reliability of
the facts presented.
B. Description of Project Area.
This summarizes the general locale of the project, its surrounding
area, and a legal description sr orientation of the reader or
reviewer is guaranteed.
C. What is the Description and Purpose of the Project?
Section C is to be a thorough analysis of the specific project
site, its current and historical uses physical and biotic assets ,
and the proposed action to be undertaken. A complete explanation
of the processes and eventual outcome of the project should be
provided. The purpose 'of the project should also be presented.
D. Possible Impact Upon Existing Natural Systems .
This presents evaluations of the impact the project will, have on
the site and its existing natural systems , plus provide a summary
of background information on which the evaluations were based.
This impact can be beneficial, detrimental, or non-existent, as
applied to each case. In each of the specific cases, both the
long and short range implications should be discussed.
F. Possible Impact Upon Man-Made Facilities .
This answers questions as to any required alterations, expansions,
or curtailments of existing services provided by government and/or
local utility concerns, due to the project. Any possible land
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use changes in the area which may re:,ult or flow froir,. the
project should be analyzed. Evaluations of any change in the
costs of public service as a result of these actions or changes
should be.made.
F. Possible Impact on the Social Environment.
This should include an evaluation of the effects of the project
on the social and cultural environment of the project area. The
questions listed should be evaluated plus any social impact not
covered in the checklist, but which might occur if the projec
is initiated. Special efforts should be made to explain how the
Social Environment will change.
G. Are There Possible Adverse Environmental Impacts Which Cannot
Be Avoided?
..his section should list all impacts that are unavoidable and
why,
H. What Effects Will Proposed Construction Have on the Area?
Construction Impacts are a particular problem with projects ,
and they should be presented in this section.
I . What Mitigation Measures are Propos-d?
Mitigation measures should be thoroughly, discussed, Considera-
tion of mitigation measures in project planning should include
consideration of not only those mitigating activities as might
be accomplished by the person undertaking the project, but also
those mitigating activities that might E'e undertaken jointly
with other persons or governmental agencies .
J: What Environmental Monitoring Programs Are Needed?
"Environmental Monitoring" is a desirable goal to insure guide-
lines are adhered to wherever possible, for those projects which
are capable of producing undue or uncalled for environmental
degradation. This section should present a thorough discussion
on what efforts of monitoring will be made and by whom.
IC. What Alternatives Exist to the Proposed Project?
Discuss what alternative actions could be taken or should be
considered, including no project. Alternatives should be
within. the realm of feasibility although they need not necessarily
be feasible or acceptable to the persons or governmental agencies
who propose to carry out the project. Consideration should also
he given to feasible alternatives that require the cooperatxcn or
participation of other persons, the City of. Huntington Beach, or
other governmental entities . This topic should not just be a
justification discussion ;for the proposed project._
L. What Are the Impacts of Each Alternative Considered?
Each feasible alternative should receive essentially the same
environmental consideration as is given to the project and
the impact produced by each alternative should be analyzed.
If "no project" is listed as an alternative, the environmental
impact of not undertaking the project should also ba thoroughly
discussed.
M. What is the Grow4h-:inducing Impact of the Proposed Action?
The "growth-inducing impact of the proposed project and the
neighborhood or community as a whole should be considered.
If the project is proposed to provide or result in a capac ,ty
For public services or private activities which are growth
inducing, beyond existing needs in the immediate area or
community as a whole at the time of such construction, the
impact and any possible adverse consequences of such a project
must also be considered in the report.
N. What are the Boundaries of the Impact Aria? _
Attempts should be made to give a specific description of the
impact area and the extent in matters of degree to which
various portions of the impact area will be affected by the
project.
0. What Comments Have Been Trade by the Public?
Any comments made b7 individuals, private companies , citizen
groups , local, regional, state, and federal agencies conc4rning
the project mus be evaluated in this section. How these
comments have been considered in the proposed project should
be included.
P. What Are the Restrictions on Land Use?
List any existing restrictions on land use within the project
area which relate 'to environmental concerns (such as floodplains
or wildlife habitat) . If restrictions, on the 7 ai d use component
or design of the project have been requested by some groups or
agency, and have not been implemented in the proposed project
design, an expla-;ation should be made.
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OUTLINB CHECKLIST
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY
A. The Authority Agency
1 . Why statement has been written?
2. Who is its author?
3. Collection technique and reliability of data
B. Description of Project Area
1 Location of project
2: General surrounding area
3. Legal description
C. What is the description and purpose of the project?
1. Description
2. Historical uses
3 Purpose
D. Possible Impact Upon Existing Natural Systems
1. General statement
2. Specific questions
a. Will the project substantially alter the patterns
of behavior for mammals''
b . Will the project substantially alter the breeding,
nesting or feeding grounds for birds?"
C. Will the project substantially alter the patterns
of behavior of fish?
d. Wi-'1 the project substantially alter the ns
of behavior of amphibians, reptiles , or i
e. Will the project cause or increase water I: .Lon?
f. Will the project adversely affect the water table
or aquifers in the area?
g. Will the project cause or increase a1T pollution?
h.. Will the project increaso the stability or
instability of the soils and/or geology of the site?
.. Are the geologic or soil conditions of the site
hazardous to continuous human occupancy on the site
or the surrounding area?
j . Will the project increase the erosion potential of
the site?
k. Will the project increase the potential fare hazards
of the site?
1 Will, the project disturb exir ,,'Ing veg�,tation?
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E. Possible Impact on Man-Made fac"Jities
1. General statement
2. Specific questions
a. Will existing utilities have to be altered, curtailed
or expanded, and at whit costs? This includes roads ,.
highways, streets , Vlectrical supplies, water and
sewer systems , and solid waste disposal requirements .
b. Will existing services by government have to be
altered? What will be the costs of alteration, if
required?
c. Will surrounding land use be affected? flow?
F. Possible Impact on the Social Environment
1. General statement
2. Specific questions
a. Will -the project produce abnormal amounts of traffic
and congestion based on existing or planned road
capacities?
b . Will existing or future potential recreational ,ise
be altered or curtailed?
c. Will the economic base of the area be divided or
disrupted by the project?
d. How will the project affect areas of unique history
or beauty?
e. Will the aesthetics of the General Aoea be modified?
f. Will existing social institutions (cultural and
educational.) be affected?
g. Will problems arise in regard to noise with the
project?
G. Are there pos=-4.1-le adverse environmentRI effects which cannot
be avoided?
1. Existing natural systems
2. Man's existing impact (physical)
3. Social. environment
H. What effects will proposed project: construction, if any, have
on the area?
1 . General statement
2. Specific questions
a. Wliat will be the effect of construction excavations?
b. Will. problems arise .uc to noise of construction
equipment?
c. Are there any problems with temporary traffic
blocRages , service suspension of water, power, and/or
sewers?
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1 . What are the "mitigation measures" proposed to minimize
the impact?
1 l:,ong-term impact?
2. Short-term impact?
J. What environmental monitoring programs are needed.?
1. Water quality
2. Erosion
3 Vegetation (including fire hazard)
4. Air quality
5. Wildlife
6. Who will monitor?
K. What Alternatives Exist to the Proposed Project?
1 Alternatives involving private action exclusively.
2. Alternatives invoking joint public-private action.
3. Alternatives involving public action exclusivc:'y .
L. What Are the Impacts of Each Alternative Considered?
1.. Existing natu--al systems .
2. Man's existing impact (physical) .
3. Social environment.
M. What is the Growth-Inducing Impact of t-h- Proposed Action?
1. Short-term growth inducing impact?
2. Long-term growth inducing impact?
3. impact upon surrounding land.
} 4 Impact upon neighborhood or community.
N. What are the boundaries of the area which may be significantly
affected by the proposed project?
0. What comments have been made by individuals , private companies ,
citizen groups local , state and .federal agencies?
P. What kind cf restrictions exist on the land use component of
the project.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PI•iYSICAL _ENVIRONraENT CHECKLIST. - RESOURCES EFFECTEn
Function or Use Qualities or Characteristics
I LAND RESOURCES
A. handform or unique physical features (mountains , hillsides,
plains , slopes , bays , rivers , sandy beaches , dunes , and
other edaphic characteristics) .
B: Open spaces
C. Riparian areas (immediate and surrounding territory)
D. Percolation function of ,the soil/acquifers .
E. Geologic resources (construction materials, fossil Pules ,
mineral ores, etc.) (pollution and continued availability
thereof) .
F. Soil Characteristics (affects thereof on the project)
1. Stability.
2. Types.
3. Earthquake ':Rults_.
G. Cultural
1. Archaeological sites .
Z. Paleontological sites .
3.- Historical sites .
4. Aesthetics.
II. WATER RESOURCES
A. Municipal/Potable Supply
1. Quality (physical . chemical,, bacteria, tempt- %ture ,
aesthetic qualities, etc.)
2. Quantity and accessibility.
B. Underground ;Basins
1. Quality.
2. Quantity and accessibility.
C. Surface Supply (streams , creeks, lakes, reservoirs , etc.)
1 Quality.
2. Quantity and accessibility.
3. Drainage/runoff conditions,.
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D Ocean
1. Quality.
2. Accessibility.
III. AIR RESOURCES
A. Quality
1. Gasses and/or chemicals.
2. Particulates/dust.
3. Clarity/aesthetic.
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4 . Odor.
B. Meteorology
1 . Temperature.
2. Moisture',
3. Wind.
4 . Precipitation.
C. Other
1. Vibra.tiots
2 . Radiation'.
3. Sonic booms. ,
4 Objectional electronic transmissions.
IV. 140ISE
A. Affects upon residential areas, schools , hospitals , rest
homes and their residents , employees and 1�se•rs .
B. Affects upon commercial areas, and their empl.oypes and
users.
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C. Affects upon industrial areas , and their employees and
users .
D. Affects upon recreational areas and their employees and
users.
E. Affects upon agricultural areas , and. their employees, users
and resident wildlife.
I1. Affects upon wildland 'areas and their users and resident
Wildlife.
V. BfOLOG CAL RESOURCES
A. Flo ra
1. Idigenous vegetative co,.;itunities ,
2. Exotic (non-indigenous) vegetative communities
3. Riparian areas.
4. Crops and commercial vegetation.
5. Microflora.
6 . Aquatic vegetation'.
7. Specifically rare or endangered vegetation
8. Natural plant Propagation.
B. Faunz
1. Birds .
2. Land animals including reptiles .
3.- Fish and Shellfish.
4 . Benthic organisms .
5. Insects.
-6. Microfauna.
7. ?tare or Endangered Species
8, Habitat and migration areas and natural. anima
propagation.
g. Economic species (cattle, etc.)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
x , COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH }
I, PAUL C. JONES, the duly elected, qualified and
acting City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-
ogficio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing
resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of
more than a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a cgular meeting thereof held on the 4th
day of December , 1972 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
Shipley, Gibbs Green, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: Councilmen:
Bartlett
ABSENT Councilmen:
None
PAUL C. JOVES
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach California
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Assisxant City Clerk '
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To Franc B. Arguello Date 2-9-73
Flnance Director
Please. note that a bal_ t3 cac-� s_slaaa',a he
established for the w ta,(�hod Professional,
.,ermi Cg-A gar ".11tant ac fn om
Bill to: Alpine Civil Engineers
17— eh 03001rd
Huntington Beach, Calif. 92647
Z—fin a yme Tract 54.19 - *3,300
Bill to: Sigwsl Landmark, Inc.
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Santa. Ana,. 'It7'i3 li,fornia
3. Tentative tact 7692 - $2,600 + M
dill te' ilil , Inc,
1i38 N, Center Blvd.
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RETURN TO Stgned �Ftz rw
Tom SeVerng, Director
Environmental Resources
Cate Signed
RodIrm SEND PARTS I AND 3 WITH CARBONS INTACT,
4S 465 PART 3 WILL SERETURNED WITH REPLY.