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Home My WebLink AboutTransfer of Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Variances - It +,r �t1iiNG 2000 Main Street, t` °ti Huntington Beach,CA of ��.�d R ��.�F � � 92648 _ City of Huntington Beach APPROVED -7-0 AS AMENDED ' LINT( �1✓ File#: 26-254 MEETING DATE: 3/17/2026 Subject: Item Submitted by Councilman Burns -Transfer of Authority of Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Variances Recommended Action: A) Withdraw authority as soon as possible of the Zoning Administrator from authorizing Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Variances. All CUP and Variances to go to the Planning Commission for review and Approval or Denial; and B) Evaluate opportunities to update the zoning code for efficiency in the entitlement process. Attachment(s): 1. Council Member Item - Transfer of Authority of CUPs and Variances Memo City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 3/11/2026 powered by Legistar*M 472 City Council/Public Financing ACTION AGENDA March 17,2026 Authority E)Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with Vido Artukovich& Son, Inc.Nidmar, Inc., a JV, in a form approved by the City Attorney. Approved 7-0 20. 26-223 Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of a construction contract with Hardy& Harper, Inc. in the amount of$3,278,000 for the Residential Zone 3 Overlay Maintenance Project, CC-1839 Recommended Action: A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Hardy & Harper, Inc., in the amount of$3,278,000; and B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve change orders up to 10% contingency in potential construction change orders; and C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney. Approved 7-0 21. 26-229 Adopted Ordinance No. 4347, amending Section 14.16.190 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to Protecting Cross Connections -Approved for Introduction March 3, 2026, by a vote of 6-0-1 (Burns-Absent) Recommended Action: A) Adopt Ordinance No.4347,"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Section 14.16.190 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to Protecting Cross Connections." Approved 7-0 COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS 22. 26-254 Item Submitted by Councilman Burns -Transfer of Authority of Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Variances Recommended Action: A) Withdraw authority as soon as possible of the Zoning Administrator from authorizing Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Variances. All CUP and Variances to go to the Planning Commission for review and Approval or Denial; and B) Evaluate opportunities to update the zoning code for efficiency in the entitlement process. Page 7 of 7 City Council/Public Financing ACTION AGENDA March 17,2026 Authority Approved 7-0 as amended, to direct staff to provide list of current CUPs by zoning administrator that already exist, recommendations on CUPss that might be eliminated and a new fee structure/fee study and timeline to update the code and come back with a report. 23. 26-255 Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon - Declare each December 5th as Sugar the Surfing Dog Day Recommended Action: Celebrate Sugar the Surfing Dog -a five time World Champion, five time Huntington Beach Surf City Dog Champion,and a Surfers'Hall of Fame Inductee-and declare each December 5th as"Sugar the Surfing Dog Day." Approved 7-0 ADJOURNMENT- 10:37 PM The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov Page 8 of 7 ,�,f��iTirvcTo� CITY OF i�{tis a4 ; HUNTINGTON BEACH `,cFCaU�tTY GP !f` City Council Meeting - Council Member Items Report To: City Council From: Pat Burns, Councilman Casey McKeon, Mayor Date: March 17, 2026 Subject: Transfer of Authority of CUPs and Variances ISSUE STATEMENT The Zoning Administrator, one person, has the Authority to approve CUP's and Variances. This is not very common in other cities. Here in Huntington Beach,we have a 7 member citizen appointed commission, the Planning Commission, that meets twice a month that can better serve this purpose to the community and the city. Some CUP's and variances can have great effect to neighborhoods and communities negatively;the review by the Planning Commission would serve the city more efficiently and in better service to the City.Additionally, there may be opportunities to update the zoning code for efficiency in the entitlement process. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1.Withdraw authority as soon as possible of the Zoning Administrator from authorizing Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Variances.All CUP and Variances to go to the Planning Commission for review and Approval or Denial. 2. Evaluate opportunities to update the zoning code for efficiency in the entitlement process. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS Not applicable. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL Non Applicable-Administrative Item 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov 473 From: Paula Schaefer To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CM0 STAFFI;city.manaaer(a)surfcity-hb.grg;5uDDlementalcommesurfcity-hb.org Subject: 3/17 Agenda Item#26-254 Transfer of Zoning Administrators Authority-WHY? Date: Monday,March 16,2026 2:41:10 PM City Council Members: I'm perplexed that this item has been included in the Agenda. The change of authority from the Zoning Administrator to Planning Commission is not explained with any detail. The benefits and potential downsides are not explained. There is nothing more than a few short paragraphs that this needed to be done as soon as possible. What is the urgency? Has this been reviewed by the community development department?Has this been analyzed by the City Manager? Is the position of the Zoning Administrator being eliminated? If you read the description of the Zoning Administrator's job, it appears this process is efficient since meetings with applicants take place promptly; effectively using staff time and applicant time during office hours. This agenda item raises far more questions than answers; it should not be voted on without significant additional information being provided to the City's residents. What's the rush? https://huntingtonbeachca.gov/government/boardscommissions/zoning_adm inistrator.php Paula A. Schaefer SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 3/17/26 22 (26-254) Agenda Item No.