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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-10-11M r City of Huntington Beach P.O. BOX 100 CALIFORNIA 92646 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Harriett M. Wieder, Mayor. T: W. Bartlett, Councilman Alvin M. Coen, Councilman Norma Brandel Gibbs, Councilwoman Ronald R. Pattinson,.Councilman Ron Shenkman, Councilman Richard W. Siebert, Councilman You are hereby notified that a Special.Meeting of the City.Council/Redevelopment Agency of the. City of Huntington Beach; California, is called for and will be held in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, at thehour of 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October ll,.19.76, for the purpose of holding a joint public hearing with the Community Redevelopment Commission to consider and act upon the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach Downtown Project Area, and'to 'con- sider -and act upon the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach Downtown Project Area. g %1j► �. Mayor, City of Huntington'Beach, California ATTEST: Clerk I hereby certify that I received the above notice,, "Call For Special Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency," prior to 7:00 P.M., on Sunday, October 10; 1976. - Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman EN MI ES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, October 11, 1976 A tape.recording of this Meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Wieder called the Special Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Present: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder Absent: None CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING The Clerk read the.Call for Special Meeting which had been received and consented to'by a majority..of the.City Council prior to 7:00 P.M., on Sunday, October 10; 1976,. for the purpose of holding a joint public hearing with the Community Redevelopment Commission to consider and act upon the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach Downtown Project Area, and to consider and.a.ct upon the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach Downtown Project Area. CALL. FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Harriett'M. Wieder, Mayor T. W. Bartlett., Councilman Alvin M. Coen, Councilman' 'Norma Brandel Gibbs, Councilwoman Ronald R. Pattinson, Councilman Ron Shenkman, Councilman Richard W. Siebert, Councilman You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the City Council/Redevel'opment' Agency of the City of Huntington Beach,.California, is called for and will be held in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, at'the hour of 7:00 P.M. on Monday., October_11, 1976, for the purpose of holding a joint public hearing with the Community Redevelopment Commission to consider and, act upon the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach Downtown.Project Area, and 'to consider and act upon the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach Downtown Project Area.. u Harriett.M.. Wieder ATTEST/S/ Mayor, City of Huntington Beach, California : Alicia M. Wentworth Clerk 30 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 10/11/76 I hereby certify that I 'received the above notice, "Call For Special Meeting he City Council/Redevelopment Agency," prior to 7:00 P.M., on Sunday, c ober 10, 1976. MAYOR /S/ Harriett M. Wieder Councilman /S/ Alvin M. Coen Councilman /S/ Ted W. Bartlett Councilman /S/ Richard W. Siebert Councilman /S/ Norma Brandel Gibbs Councilman /S/_ Ron Shenkman Councilman /S/ wROLL CALL - REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIGN Present: Greenbaum, Milkovich, Perez, Garofalo, Bazil, Klinge Absent: Granger Mayor Wieder announced that in order to receive"all.testimony the hearing would be continued to, October 28, 1976 and that no decision would be made at this meeting. The Mayor made the following documents part of the record: Affidavit of publication of .not.ice of public hearing 4" Certificate of mailing of notice.; with letter, to property owners Certificate of.mailing of notice, with letter, to taxing agencies Notices of special meeting of City Council, Redevelopment Agency,. and' Redevelopment Commission The Mayor declared the public hearing open. The .Mayor spoke regarding the procedures which would be followed to conduct the public hearing. Considerable discussion ;:as herd as the'. number ok. persons arriving for the public. hearing exceeded the capacity of the Cour"-il Chamber and adjoining room facilities. A motion was made by Siebert, second Gibbs, that the public hearing proceed and . not be deferred to a ': ter date. Following discussion, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote. AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson,.Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: Coen, Wieder ABSENT: None Mayor Wieder stated the following procedure: 1. Staff'to present evidence and testimony in support of the Redevelopment Plan for-4 two-hour period. Written comments to be received. Receive evidence and .oral testimony from persons in the audience. Page #3 - Council Minutes - 10/11/76 Mr. Edward Dilkes, attorney, i1340 W. Olympic Blvd., representing "Save Our Seaside" ' addressed council and gave reasons why he believed the hearing should be rescheduled. Following discussion it was determined to proceed with the public hearing with a duplication of the staff report to be presented during the continuation of the hearing on October 28, 1976. The Acting Planning Director stated that in addition to himself, the following members of the City staff would provide testimony: Monica Florian, Senior Planner, Planning Department; Steven Kohler, Associate Planner, Planning Department; Pat Spencer, Assistant.Director, Department of Building and Community Development; Raymond Picard, Fire Chief; Michael Zambory, City Engineer; Earle Robita.ille, Police Chief; Jerry,Rodgers, Urban Projects Inc.; Aaron Clemons, Urban Projects, Inc.; and Douglas Shulberg, Urban Projects, Inc. The Court Reporter administered the oath to the aforementioned persons. She then administered the oath to those members of the audience who had indicated their desire to testify. Mr. Robert Bazil, Chairman of the Redevelopment Commission, presented a report on Exhibit No. 1 (Report.to the Huntington Beach City Council on the Redevelopment Plan). and Exhibit No. 2. (Proposed Redevelopment Plan For Huntington Beach Downtown. Redevelopment Project). Deputy City Attorney Amsbary read, disclosure statements into.the records which had been submitted by Councilman Ted Bartlett, Planning Commissioner Prim Shea and Redevelopment COmmissLori Chairman Robert Bazil.. He stated that Councilman Pattinson had indicated that from time to time he had business in the area, however Mr. Pattinson had been informed that it would not affect his participation. He stated that he had received a communication from the Fair Political Practice Commission stating that members of the Project Area Committee were not required to file disclosure statements. Mr. Joseph Coombs, Redevelopment Agency Counsel,' stated,.that the Community Redevelopment Law provides for disclosure -of _interest relative to property, but does not disqualify a member.from voting or participating, however he and the City.Attorney had recommended. that Chairman Bazil and Councilman Bartlett make their disclosure and refrain from participation in the proceedings. Chairman Bazil and Councilman Bartlett then stated their disrlosur�.s for tho record. Mr. Coombs then made a presentation on the nature of the proceedings. Councilman Pa-Lti.fLsor. stated that as a result of his attendance at the recent Urban Land Institute'semina-- aA conference he no longer believed in development of that high of intensity for the area. The Acting Planning Director then reported on the plan which would be cunsidered at this hearing. The Acting Planning Director made a presentation.on the report required by California State Redevelopment Law. He then presented a general review of the background .of the redevelopment plan. Monica Florian., 6eiiior•+'i3nner, re-•arted on the land use of the area.. Charles Spencer, Assistant Director of boiAding anu Community Development presented:a.report on the present building conditions in the project area as it relates to earthquake and fire conditions :Fire Chief Picard, referring to charts and maps, reported on the area's 4 N Page #4 - Council Minutes - 10/11/76 fire incidence, fire and non -fire calls and dollar loss in comparison to other areas e City. Michael Zambory, City Engineer, reported on the area's storm drains, tary sewers, alley and lighting conditions and water system. Chief Picard presented rid es of the downtown area which showed symptoms of possible structure deficiencies t he parking conditions in area A: He then displayed similar slides of Areas B & C.. RECESS - A recess of the proceedings was called at 8:45 with the meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M. Police Chief Robitaille reported on the area's crime incidence'and traffic density as compared with other areas in the city. Fire Niief Picard reported on the medical aid incidence in the area. Steve Kohler, Associate Planner, presented a report on the social conditions in the project area. Senior Planner Florian reported on the project area's economic conditions. Mr. Jerry Rogers, representing Urban Projects, Inc., consultant, reported on the economic aspects and financial feasibility of the project. He also reported on tax increment financing. The Acting Planning Director presented a brief overview of the."redevelopment plan, including the relocation plan, the report of the Planning Commission, recommending approval but suggesting certain.refinements, the Project Area Committee's report which recommended approval of the plan, citizen participation in the propose d,plan citing various meetings which had been held, method of publicity given on the plan, report on the Final Environmental Impact Report, Redevelopment'Plan Summary and Owner Participation Rules. 14de cting Planning Director then requested that the following documents and materials a part of the record. Exhibit # 3 - Downtown Planning Study - December','1975' Exhibit #4 - Inventory of Existing Conditions In.The Downtown Planning Area, December, 1475 Exhibit #5 - Market Information -`Downtown Planning -Study, 1,975' Exhibit #6 - General Plan Amendment #76-1A, Downtown Area, December, 1975 Exhibit #7 - General Plan Amendment #76-1A, Environmental Assessment, December, 1975 Exhibit #8 - Revised General Plan Amendment #76-1A, Downtown Planning Area, March,. 1976. Exhibit # 9 - Preliminary Financial Analysis Prepared By Urban Projects, Inc.,. June, 1976 Exhibit #10 - urban Land Tnstitute Advance Kit Prepared For The ULI'Fall Meeting in Florida, ir:Yi:d October, 1976 Exhibit #11 - Report and i'>_commeudation of The Planning Commission Exhibit #12 - Report -ojec.t Area.Committee Exhibit #1.3 - Adopt..,; 0,4nf:r '-3rticipation Rules Exhibit #14 - Environmental �.ie� Committee's Transmittal on the Environmental Impact ,Report Exhibit #15 Slides Shown This: Meeting Exhibit #16 - Index to Slides Shown This Meeting Exhibits #17-20 - Viewgiaphs shown by Fire Chief Picard and the Sub Area Map on the Screen at the present time. Mayor W'ieder announced that th" three written communications received would be entered nto the record as Exhibit #21. Lance Jacot, Legal Cc-tnsel for S.O.S. (Save Our Seaside); 215 Crest Avenue, City, dressed the tour-']. and Commissioners on behalf of the organization and himself. He presented reasons whd 1 i.s an individual and the organization opposed the concept of. the Modified Destination t:._,sor He stated their recommendation for a plan of lower Page #5 - Council Minutes - 10/11/76 intensity and much lower development. He spoke regarding the Environmental Impact Report with which he and the organization concurred. He requested that Council defer consideration or adoption of any plan until citizen input can be obtained, disposition of the current lawsuit is made and until the.Montoya legislation is enacted. Mr. Thomas Whaling, Chairman of the Project Area Committee, addressed the Council and Commission in favor of the proposed Redevelopment Plan. He invited those present and all interested persons to.review the minutes of the Project Area Committee. He presented background information on the formation of the Redevelopment Agency.and the reasons why he believed a redevelopment plan was necessary. He stated that he believed the Modified Destination Resort concept would preclude high intensity development and. that a family environment plan was desired. Mr. Edward Dilkes, Legal Counsel.S.O.S (Save Our Seaside), 13340 West Olympic Boulevard„ addressed the Council and Commissioners and stated.that he believed consolidation of parcels was already occurring�in the project area. He spoke regarding the current lawsuit stating his opinion that it was without basis. Mr. Dilkes spoke regarding various facets of the proposed plan with which the organization disagreed. He requested that the map.of the.area prepared by S.O.S. be,marked as Exhibit #22.' Mr. Dilkes presented reasons why he believes there were not adequate reasons to initiate a redevelopment plan. He spoke regarding the financing of the project and the environmental impact report. . Mr. Don McAllister, Vice -President of the Huntington Beach Union.High School District, addressed the Council.and Commissioners regarding the proposed plan and their concern relative to tax increment financing and its effect on the.school district. lie then informed Council of their questions relative to tax increment financing. He stated that the district's staff is willing to work with City staff on the matter. I A motion was made by Pattinson, second ,Gibbs to recess to October 28, 1976 at 5:00 P.Mi at a facility to be selected which will accommodate those citizens.of Huntington Beach; who wish to be heard. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Commission Members AYES: Greenbaum, Granger, Milkovich, Perez, Garofalo, Bazil, Klinge NOES: None ABSEI1 . ;,one Council/[ ed .v.: -,p: et Aged AYES: Bartl(.t,, Pattirison; Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: None Clerk A'.i_CLa M. W:-nti•:orth Clerk Harriett M. Wiede'`r' Mayor I