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Home My WebLink About1976-10-11 (7)City of Huntington Beach P.O. BOX t90 CALIFORNIA 9260 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 Canter, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 11, 1976, for the purpose of holding a joint public hearing with the Commanity 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. MdLyor, City of H- ntington'Beach, California ATTEST: City Clerk I hereby certify that I received the above notice, of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency," prior to October 10, 1976. Councilman liyr Councilman J Councilman Councilman Councilman 4it Councilman "Call For Special Meeting 7:00 P.M., on Sunday, MI ES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntingtod Beach, California Monday, 06fober 11, 1976 A tape recording of this Meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayo ..Wieder c,.alled 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/RedeyelopmentAgep= Present: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Sheakman, Wieder Absent: None ✓ CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING #= s 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 act 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 Forma 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 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.. Harriett M. Wi.eter /S/ Mayor, City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth /S/ City Clerk Page #2 - Council Minutes - 10/11/76 1 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. 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/ Eton. Shenkman Councilman /S/ 3ot, ROLL CALL - REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 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 1. Affidavit of publication of notice of public hearing 2. Certificate of mailing of notice, with letter, to property owners 3. Certificate of mailing of notice, with letter, to taxing agencies 4. 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 was held as the number of persons arriving for the public hearing exceeded the capacity of the Coun-il Cbamber and adjoining room facilities. A motion was made by Siebert, second Gibbs, that the public hearing proceed and not be deferred to a I ter date. Following discussion, the motion was passed by the following roll tali 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 a two-hour period. 2. Written comments to be received. 3. Receive evidence and oral testimony from persons in the audience. 0 4 83 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 10/11/76 Mr. Edward Dilkes, attorney, 11340 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 Robitaille, 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 Commission 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 tot 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 Redevelopmeni 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 disclosures for the record. Mr. Coombs then made a presentation on the nature of the proceedings. Councilman Pattinson stated that as a result of his attendance at the recent Urban Land Institute semina-r and 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 considered 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, Senior Manner reported on the land use of the area. Charles Spencer, Assistant Director of Building ana 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 494 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 10/11/76 fire incidence, fire and non -fire calls and dollar loss in comparison to other areas of the City. Michael Zambory, City Engineer, reported on the area's storm drains, sanitary sewers, alley and lighting conditions and water system. Chief Picard presented slides of the downtown area which showed symptoms of possible structure deficiencies and the 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 (71;ief 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 proposed 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. The Acting Planning Director then requested that the following documents and materials be made a part of the record. Exhibit #3 -- Downtown Planning Study - December,'1975' Exhibit #4 - Inventory of Existing Conditions In The Downtown Planning Area, December, 1975 Exhibit 45 - Market Information -'Downtown Planning Study, 1975 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 Ex,hibit #10 - Urban Land Institute Advance Kit Prepared For The ULI Fall Meeting in Florida, :;,±.d October, 1976 Exhibit #11 - Report and Vicommendation of The Planning Commission Exhibit #12 - Report -oject Area Committee Exhibit #13 - Adopts_,;; Ocaner '?rticipation Rules Exhibit #14 - Environmental :;uvie.'TCommittee's Transmittal on the Environmental Impact Report Exhibit #15 - Slides Shown This.Meeting Exhibit #16 - Index to Slides Shown,This Meeting Exhibits #17-20 - Viewgraphs shown by Fire Chief,Picard and the Sub Area Map on the Screen at the present.time.. Mayor Wieder announced that th- three written communications received would be entered into the record as Exhibit 4�21. Mr, Lance Jacot, Legal Cc•insel for S.O.S. (Save Our Seaside), 215 Crest Avenue, City, addressed the Cnunr l and Commissioners on behalf of the organization and himself. He presented reasons why T:- -i5 an individual and the organization opposed the concept of the Modified Destination K:fso* . He stated their recommendation for a plan of lower