These are some of the items the...

These are some of the items the Huntington Beach City Council will

consider at its next meeting.

CONDO CONVERSIONS

The council will consider the final adoption of a zoning amendment

allowing residents who bought condominiums that were converted into

apartments without proper permits to clear up their titles.

The amendment -- as proposed -- waives several permit fees, but

requires residents to pay as much as $20,000 into a special

affordable housing fund. Residents won’t be responsible for paying

the fees until after they’ve sold their condos.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The council has already approved the ordinance twice before in 6-0

votes, with Councilwoman Pam Houchen abstaining.

This won’t be the last opportunity for condo owners to oppose the

affordable housing fees. The actual fee amount, being determined by

a consulting firm, will have to be approved by a majority vote of the

council. That vote is expected some time in August.

BAN ON CELLPHONE NOISE

The council will consider banning the ringing or emitting of noise

from cellphones at the city’s libraries. City Atty. Jennifer McGrath

said the goal of the new ordinance is to encourage library-goers to

turn their cellphones to vibrate, or turn them off, when in the

public buildings.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The item is on the consent agenda so it stands a good chance of

passing. Librarians in the city said the phones are distracting while

others are trying to work in the library.

BOLSA CHICA SUPPORT

Councilwoman Connie Boardman is asking the council to take an

official stand in favor of the acquisition of the lower portion of

the Bolsa Chica from Hearthside Homes. The resolution also specifies

that any action taken by the California Coastal Commission related to

development on the upper portion be consistent with the California

Coastal Act.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The acquisition of the Bolsa Chica is also supported by

Councilwoman Debbie Cook and will likely be approved by the council.

The Coastal Commission will rule on the project at its August

meeting.