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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-11-18MINUTES Huntington Beach High School Gymnasium Huntington Beach, California November 18, 1976 - 5:00 P.M. A tape recording and transcript of this meeting are on file in the -City Clerk's office. - - Mayor Wieder called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency to order. Said meeting being held to conduct a public hearing with the Redevelopment Commission on the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach Downtown Project area, and to consider and act upon the final Environmental Impact Report for the project and the Redevelopment Plan, with the members of the Planning Commission in attendefice._._ ROLL CALL - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Present: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder Gibbs (arrived 8:35 P.M.) Absent: None ROLL CALL - REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The Chairman called the meeting of the Redevelopment Commission to order. Present: Greenbaum, Granger, Milkovich, Perez, Garofalo, Bazil, Klinge Absent: None r ROLL CALL - PLANNING COMMISSION The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by the Secretary. Present: Shea, Gibson, Finley, Newman Parkinson (arrived 5:43 P.M.) Absent: Slates, Boyle The City Clerk was directed to enter into the record the following documents: Affidavit of publication of notice.of Public Hearing Certificate of mailing of notices, with letters to property ownersM _ Certificate of mailing of notices, with letters to taxing agencies Notices of adjourned regular meeting of City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Redevelopment Commission Notice of adjourned meeting of Planning Commission Mayor Wieder declared the hearing open. Planning Commissioner Parkinson arrived at the meeting at 5:43 P.M. The City Clerk administered the oath to members of the City staff and those members of the audience planning to give testimony. 54 r' Page #2 - Council Minutes - 11/18/76 Mr, Robert Bazil Chairman of the Redevelopment Commission addressed Council and submitted the report and proposed Redevelopment Plan to the Council, which were recorded as Exhibit #1 (Report) Exhibit #1-A (Addendum of Proposed Redevelopment Plan), Exhibit #2 being Draft of (Proposed Redevelopment Plan) The City Attorney made a statement regarding the disclosure statements filed by Councilman Bartlett, Planning Commissioners Slates and Shea and Redevelopment Commission Chairman Bazil, which were entered into the record to be maintained with the Council Minutes. The City Attorney discussed the effects of the Fair Political Practices Commission whereby Councilman Bartlett may vote however Planning Commis- sioners Shea and Slates would not participate. Project Area Committee members would participate as they are not included within the purview of the'Political Reform Act of 1974. Mr. Joseph E. Coomes, Jr., Special Agency Council made a presentation relative to procedure. He also spoke regarding the definition of blight, citing a recent Calif- ornia Supreme Court case. Mr. Edward Selich, Acting Planning Director, introduced Richard Harlow, Assistant City Administrator who presented background information and the reasons why redev- elopment of the area is necessary. A film documentary was presented by Public Information Officer, Bill Reed. Monica Florian, Senior Planner, presented land economic data. use, housing, population, and James Gerspach, Division Chief, Fire Department, presented a report which included structural, fire safety and emergency medical incidences in the area. John Vogelsang, Assistant Director of Building and Community Development reported on structural conditions in Sub Areas A, B, C, D, and E. H. E. Hartge, Director of Public Works, reported on the area's storm drain and water systems, streets and street lighting, and Police Captain Grover Payne reported on crime conditions. The.Acting Planning Director reported on the original plan, alternatives and options for reducing the boundary. He then presented a report in length on many aspects of the Redevelopment Plan. The following documents and material were made part of the record; Exhibit #3 - Downtown Planning Study Exhibit #4 - Inventory of Existing Conditions - Downtown Planning Area Exhibit #.5 _ Market Information - Downtown Planning Study Exhibit #6 - General Plan Amendment 76-1 - Part A - Downtown Area Exhibit #7 - General Plan Amendment 76-1A - Environmental Assessment Exhibit #8 - Revised General Plan Amendment 76-1 - Part A - Downtown Area Exhibit #9 - Memorandum Report - Preliminary Financial Report by Urban Projects, Inc. Exhibit #10 - Urban Land Institute Plan Kit - Huntington Beach Downtown Redevelopment Project Exhibit #11 - Report and Recommendations of the Planning Commission Exhibit #12 - Report on the Downtown Redevelopment Plan from Project Area Committee Exhibit #13 - Rules Governing Participation by and Preferences of Owners, Operators of. Businesses and Tenants in the Huntington Beach Downtown Redevelopment Project Area 548 1 Page #3 - Council. Minutes - 11/18/76 Exhibit #14 - Environmental Review Committee transmittal on Environmental Impact Report 76-2. Exhibit #15 - Redevelopment Plan Environmental Impact Report 76-2, Addendum #2. Exhibit #16 - Photographs of Conditions On Project Area. Exhibit #17 - Graphs illustrating Project Area conditions. Exhibit #18 - Options for Project Area reduction. Exhibit #19 - Response to public comment. Exhibit #20 - information Package shade available to audience. Exhibit #21 - Film Documentary RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess at 7:35 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 8:15 by the Mayor. The Mayor made a presentation of the proposed Redevelopment Plan. PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Thomas Whaling, Chairman of the Project Area Committee made a presentation on the proposed Redevelopment Plan citing what the Project Area Committee believed to be its merits. He stated that he believed the property owners had been mislead regarding literature which had been distributed regarding eminent domain. Jerry Shea, spoke regarding the efforts of the Project Area Committee relative to the proposed plan. The Mayor announced that Councilwoman Gibbs had arrived at the meeting and that she would listen to the previous portion of the tape as required by law. The City Clerk announced that communications received on the proposed Redevelopment Plan, had been provided to Council. She also stated that a communication had been received from Rutan & 'Tucker, Attorneys at Law, representing the Huntington Beach Union High School District, as well as a resolution submitted at the October 11, 1976, meeting by Mr. Thomas Whaling, listing approximately 147 signatures of persons in support of the Huntington Beach Destination Resort Redevelopment Concept. Said communications were entered into the record as Exhibit #22. Mr. Peter Wallen, Attorney, 11340 W. Olympic Boulevard, representing Save Our Seaside, addressed Council regarding the proposed plan and the matter of placing the Redevel- opment Plan before the voters. He compared aspects of the proposed plan with that of the City of Long Beach. Mrs. Pauline Moen, 16232 Brimhall Lane, City, addressed Council and presented reasons why she believed the downtown area has not progressed, and stated her opposition to eminent domain. Mr. Darrell Ward, 20701 Beach Boulevard, City, President of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council and read a resolution which their organization had adopted in favor of the plan. Mr. Henry Bohrman, 21112 Poston Lane, City, addressed Council in opposition to the plan, stating that he did not believe a definite plan had been proposed. He stated -. that he'believed buildings not conforming to earthquake standards should b.e removed. 549- Page #4 - Council Minutes - 11/18/76 Phyllis Sariego, 21671 Saluda Circle,,City, representing the League of Women Voters, Seal Beach -Huntington Beach -Fountain Valley-Westminister, addressed Council and stated that while the Huntington Beach unit had not completed their study, they believed an amendment should be made to include provisions for allocation of tax increment funds to provide for low and moderate income housing. Laura Romek, 20872 Crestview Lane, City, addressed Council and directed questions to Project Area Committee Chairman Whaling regarding the area of the plan on Pacific Coast Highway and Mr. Whaling responded.'The Acting Planning Director also retorted on thie'aspect. Miss Romek then stated her opposition to the plan. The Mayor reported that Diane Parry, 20572 La Vonne Lane, City, Edison High School Senate, (not present but having filled out a speaker form) was opposed to the plan. Richard Wann, (not present but having completed'a speaker form) 201 14th Street, City, was also recorded as opposed to the plan. Michael Rodgers, 9861 Lapworth Circle, Chairman of the Huntington Beach Council on Aging addressed Council in favor of the proposed plan but stated that he believed at least twenty percent of the tax increment financing should be designated for low income housing. Leonard Wright addressed Council and presented his views on many aspects of the plan, stating his areas of agreement and concerns. Kaye MacLeod, resident of Huntington Continental Townhouses, addressed Council regarding what she believed to be drawbacks of the plan and stated she believed the city should move cautiously. Mr. Richard Wann, 201 14th Street, City, (mentioned previously) —addressed Council and stated that he believed reasonable development of the area should be allowed and that free enterprise would take care of the remainder. Mrs. Glen Davison, 15582 Pelican Lane, City, addressed Council and stated her concern for the needs of the elderly residents. She recommended that the young people set an example to make the downtown area a desirable place to reside. Mr. Fred Ebert, 13872 Le Patt Place, Westminster, representative of Legal Action for Better Housing, 520 Pecan, City, addressed Council and stated his concern for the residents who would be relocated. He stated that he believed twenty percent of the tax increment financing should be designated for low income housing. Shirley Ann Strachan, 5891 Liege Drive, City, addressed Council and read from her letter dated November 18, 1976, which she had just distributed, in opposition to the plan. Mary Matheis, 10181 Theseus Drive, City, representative of the Huntington Beach Board of Realtors, addressed Council and presented reasons in favor of the proposed plan. The Mayor reported that Thomas Dawes, 6901 Vista Del Sol Drive, (not present, but having completed a speaker's form) was in favor of the plan. Ruth Bailey, 5641 Marshall Drive, City, Chairman of the Huntington Beach Human Resources Council, addressed Council and read a statement from the Executive Board and spoke regarding the need for low and moderate incbme'housing. ,.. ;.. FAO Page #5 - Council Minutes - 11/18/76 Eve Dobkin, 16732 Busby Lane, City, addressed Council and stated that she favored planned redevelopment and stated her reservations relative to such a long term plan. Mr. Bernard Rodgers, 1733 Lake Street, City, addressed Council and stated that he did not believe people questioned the need for downtown refurbishment or redevelopment but that they questioned the plan proposed. Mrs. Bernard Rodgers submitted an informal petition opposing plan. She addressed Council and requested alternatives to the present plan which she believed to be too drastic. She submitted an informal petition signed in 1974 stating the residents' concern relative to traffic and noise. She stated that she believed the petition was a survey or communication to Council rather than a legal document. E. F. Colditz, 21061 Manessa Circle, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed plan stating that he believed the city now had the authority to correct many of the area's problems. Mr. Robert Jarrard, 515 11th Street, City, addressed Council and stated that he was a member of the Project Area Committee as well as a local builder, addressed Council and presented reasons why he believed the redevelopment plan was necessary. The Mayor reported that Albert Hoffman, 15115 Jeffrey Road, representing Max C. Hoeptner, (not present but having filled out a speakers form) was in favor of the plan. Don MacAllister, 1121 Park Street, City, Vice -President Huntington Beach High School Board of Trustees, addressed Council and referred to a letter from the firm of Rutan & Tucker which had previously been entered into the record. He spoke regarding the impact of redevelopment on the equity of taxation and student housing for the district. Bruce Greer, 18792 Stewart Street, City, addressed Council regarding the plan and stated that he believed it should be placed to a vote of the people. Mayor Pro Tempore Pattinson assumed the Chair. C. Edward Dilkes, Attorney at Law, representing Save Our Seaside Organization, addressed Council and stated they would like to present slides. He presented a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Albert Boswell who were unable to attend the meeting and who opposed the redevelopment plan. Slides were then presented and narrated by Mr. John Gable, 314 9th Street, City, which showed what he believed to be signs that the area was revitalizing itself. Mr. Edward Dilkes, Attorney, representing Save Our Seaside, addressed Council and gave reasons why he did not believe the proposed plan was feasible citing what he believed to be the various drawbacks. He questioned the Terry litigation relative to the plan, and the City Attorney responded. He addressed the issue of blight. He referred to a study he had conducted and it was recorded as Exhibit #23. He referred to a map which he had presented at the previous hearing. Jan Gaffney, 121 Main Street, City, Project Area Committee member, addressed Council and presented reasons in favor of the plan. The Mayor Pro Tempore reported that Les Dreis, Jr. (not present,but having filled out a speaker's form) was opposed to the plan. Page #6 - Council Minutes - 11/18/76 Ed Farber, 16311 Fantasia Lane, business owner in the project area, addressed Council in favor of the plan. Mr. Charles Palmer, 1701 Kings Road, Newport Beach, Deputy Superintendent for the Huntington Beach City Schools, addressed Council and stated their concerns relative to assessed valuation and the potential generation of students. Sally Tunstall, 423 9th Street, City, addressed Council in opposition to the plan citing costs and eminent domain. Prim Shea addressed Council and stated that. she was.s.peak ng_e .a cit_imen,-.and not as a Planning Commissioner. She spoke in favor of the plan, especially the commercial element. She presented several reasons why she believed redevelopment was necessary. Michelle Mims, 918 Palm Avenue, City, addressed Council regarding the parking problem in the redevelopment area and the increased rents. Sylvia Shandrick, 228'k Main Street, City, addressed Council in favor of the plan, and stated that as.a downtown resident she believed it was very necessary. Melanie Manning, 410 9th Street, City, homeowner in the area, an officer of Save Our Seaside, addressed Council and presented her written testimony to the reporter and it was marked Exhibit #25. She presented reasons in opposition to the proposed plan, including the Terry litigation, the need for more open space and park facilities. PUBLIC HEARING RECESSED TO 11/22/76 On motion by Gibbs, second Pattinson, the joint public hearing was recessed to Monday, November 22, 1976, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, for the receiving of additional testimony including any action that could have been taken unde_r the original notice. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk/Clerk of Redevelopment Agency City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency Harriett M. Wieder Mayor/Redevelopment Agency Chairman