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Home My WebLink About1976-05-241 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, May 24, 1976 Mayor Wieder called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen., Shenkman, Wieder Siebert - (arrived at 8:30 P.M.) Absent: Coen, Gibbs EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Wieder called an Executive Session of the City Council for the purpose of meeting with the City's labor negotiator. RECESS COUNCIL The Mayor called a recess of the Council. RECONVENE COUNCIL The Council meeting was reconvened at 8:30 P.M. by the Mayor, with Councilman Siebert in attendance. JULY 4TH PARADE STATUS REPORT Steve Pressley, Parade Coordinator, addressed Council regarding the progress which is being made on the July 4th parade planning. DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS' GUILD REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND OLIVE AVENUE Mr. Ray Hastey, representing the Downtown Merchants' Guild addressed Council regarding their request for street closure. He outlined some of the activities planned for the Festival. The Acting City Administrator reported on the matter. Police Captain Payne spoke regarding the Police Department's concern relative to keeping access area to emergency vehicles and also the possible liability factor involved relative to the private security service. A motion was made by Shenkman, second Bartlett, that Council approve the Downtown Merchants' Guild Request for street closure between Pacific Coast Highway and Olive Avenue, July 2 through July 6 for the Main Street Festival, and direct that Mr. Hastey meet with staff to work out any other contingencies which there may be regarding traffic control and emergency services. Motion carried. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 5/24/76 RESPONSE TO HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INQUIRY BY GORDON OFFSTEIN The Mayor stated that a report had been provided to Council relative to Mr. Gordon Offstein's inquiry regarding the City's second year Housing and Community Development grant application. Mr. Offstein stated that he was satisfied with the information he had received that the city would be hiring a person who had special expertise in coordinating Housing and Community Development implications. .. TRANSFER FROM GAS TAX FUND - REPORT REQUESTED On motion by Siebert, second Pattinson, the Council requested that the City Attorney prepare a written opinion regarding the validity of the action taken at the April 5, 1976 Council meeting to transfer funds from the Gas Tax Fund to the General Fund, for report at the June 7, 1976 Council meeting. Motion carried. JOINT MEETING BETWEEN COUNCIL d BOLSA CHICA STUDY COMMITTEE Mrs. Ruth Bailey, Vice -Chairman of the Bolsa Chica Study Committee informed Council of the citizens who served on the committee and the groups which they represented. She then outlined the areas encompassed by the committee. She referred to the Bolsa Chica Report dated April 29, 1976 and the documents presented by various departments. Mayor Wieder stated that for the record, she would like to report her resignation from the Bolsa Chica Annexation Committee. The Planning Director presented a view graph of the Bolsa Chica area and identified the property owners. A letter from Mr. Dave Garofalo dated April. 21, 1976, was provided to Council, recommending that the request which had been made by Grace Poperties for annexation by the City of their land be supported. Mr. Donald Datko, representing the Economic Advisory Commission, addressed Council and stated that they believed no position could be taken as there is limited information regarding the potential economic impact to the City. Mr. Brian Parkinson, representing the Planning Commission, stated that the Planning Commission and staff had twice reviewed the Bolsa Chica Study Committee Report and that the original recommendation of the Planning Commission remained. Mr. Lee Rebman, representing the Environmental Council spoke regarding the importance of preserving the cogstone site. Mrs. Margaret Carlberg, representing the Environmental Council spoke regarding their position on the annexation. Mr. Herb Chatterton, representing the Amigos de Bolsa Chica, reported on their areas of concern relative to annexation and pending legislation which could have an effect. Councilman Shenkman stated that he believed clarification should be given to Council relative to the letter received from Gretchen Hoad, Attorney for Amigos de Bolsa Chica, which urged that Council adopt a cautious attitude toward annexing the land. Discussion was held between the Council and Mrs. Hoad. Page #3 - Council Minutes - 5/24/76 Discussion was held between the Council, Planning Director, George Stringer, property owner and committee members regarding the portion of the report regarding annexation impact on Recreation and Parks services. The Planning Director reported on various aspects of the Bolsa Chica properties including the archaeological and environmental concerns. He spoke regarding the manner in which he believed the annexation could be accomplished with the most benefit to the City. Deputy City Attorney O'Connor reported on the legal ramifications and reference was made to the communication from the City Attorney's office dated January 21, 1976 regarding legal Implications of the Bolsa Chica Annexation. Discussion was held and the Director of Public Works reported on the ways in which the annexation would affect his department citing such areas as sewer lines and the water system. Mr. Gordon Offstein, inquired as to the future of oil activity and Mr. Bill Woods representing Burmah Oil Corporation reported on the anticipated effect. Mr. Marc Porter, addressed Council and stated that he did not favor annexation until legislation is adopted due to the impact on schools at the high school level. The Planning Director spoke regarding the annexation as it pertained to the Coastal Plan and stated that this aspect could be discussed at the joint meeting between the City Council and Planning Commission. A motion was made by Shenkman to oppose annexation at this time for lack of proper information, too much pending legislation and lack of enconnomic variables. The motion died for lack of a second. INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR TOTAL ANNEXATION - BOLSA CHICA WETLAND On motion by Pattinson, second Coen, Council directed that proceedings be immediately initiated for total annexation of the Bolsa Chica wetlands with the Planning Commission directed to initiate a prezoning designation of RA-02 on the property and that the Acting City Administrator be directed to pursue the matter with the land owners. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Shenkman, Wieder NOES: Siebert ABSENT: Gibbs �- EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Wieder called an Executive Session of Council at 10:55 F.M. for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. RECESS COUNCIL Mayor Wieder called a recess of the City Council. 57 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 5/24/76 RECONVENE COUNCIL The Council meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 11:40 P.M., with Councilmen Shenkman, Coen, and Gibbs recorded absent. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - FOX MEADOW, INC - ALTERNATED #1 APPROVED - (CA 76-70) Mrs. Donna Paup, Vice President of Fox Meadow, Inc., city, addressed Council regarding the problem they had encountered relative to complying with city requirements in acquiring water for their stable site located south of Ellis Avenue and west of Goldenwest Street. The Acting City Administrator reported on two available alternatives. On motion by Pattinson, second Coen, Council adopted Alternate No. I of CA 76-70 ao allow Fox Meadow to work out with adjacent property owners a plan to install. 1,000 feet of a master plan water main in Ellis from Goldenwest Street westerly, with the cost to be shared, and also directed the Director of Building and Community Development and staff to expedite the processing of the plans. Motion carried. j NEWLAND HOUSE DEDICATION - STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - (CA 76-61) A motion was made by Pattinson, second Bartlett, that Council approve an expenditure of approximately $5,000 from the Water Utility main extension account for materials to install a water main at the Newland House location; said installation by city crews and directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of alternative standards as set forth in the Building Department communication dated May 20, 1976, which do not present an unreasonable standard of safety. Following a report by the Director of Public Works, the motion was carried. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, second Coen, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Tuesday, May 25, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in Room B-8, Civic Center. Motion carried. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Harriett M.iWieder Mayor