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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-07-161 MINUTES Room B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, July 16, 1979 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, to order at 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley Absent: Thomas, MacAllister 7, SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING & RECREATIONAL FACILITY - OLD CIVIC CENTER SITE - AD HOC COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED Stephen Kohler, Senior Community Development Specialist, presented a progress report on the Senior Citizens Housing and Recreational Facility on the Old Civic Center site. He summarized the Performance Schedule which would be part of the Participation Agreement. He stated the Agreement would become the basis for establishing the re- sponsibilities and financial commitments of both the developer and the City. Mr. Kohler summarized the Architectural Services Agreement for the New Senior Citizens Center.and remodeling of the Main Street Branch Library. Following discussion, Council requested a breakdown of all projected costs to the City regarding the project, including maintenance and operation costs after the project is completed and occupied. Staff agreed to present the cost analysis in six weeks. Mr. Kohler reported on the funding for the project stating that the developer had received verbal commitment from the California Housing Finance Agency to provide subsidy funds for 49 per cent of the planned apartment units. Councilman Pattinson suggested that the Lyons Company contact the media in regard to the project. Mr. Kohler requested Council's decision regarding Design Review Board consideration of the Old Civic Center Project. Following discussion, a motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Mandic, to form an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of two members of the Planning Commission - Frank Higgins and Tim Paone; two members of the Council - Ruth Bailey and Ron Pattinson; two members of the Planning Department staff - Sergio Martinez, and Jim Palin; together with Stephen Kohler, Senior Community Development Specialist. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kohler stated that the data collection phase of the Environmental Impact Report was being prepared by Pacific Environmental Services and is scheduled to be completed by July 20, 1979; following screening by various agencies the Planning Commission public hearing on the matter was tentatively scheduled for October 1979. He stated the staff review of the Draft Old Civic Center Specific Plan is nearly completed and was tentatively scheduled for a Planning Commission public hearing in October 1979. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 7/16/79 Mr. Kohler referred to the Resolution of Intent to vacate a portion of Pecan Avenue public right-of-way and Council determined that rather than taking.action on the proposed vacation at this time they would request the City Administrator to present the resolution during the regular Council meeting. A7JQ RNMENT The adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach was adjourned by Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic to 7:30 P.M. Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and ex-o ficio er of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: BY Deputy City er Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk BY Deputy City C er 1 0 240 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, July 16, 1979 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The Invocation was given by Mr. Don Koester of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley Absent: Thomas, MacAllister COMMENDATION - LUCY HEYDON - LYNN ROSS The Director '.of Civil Defense presented a commendation to Lucy Heydon for her work as.a Whitecapper in the .Civil Defense Office and to Lynn Ross, a volunteer of the American Red Cross, for her work.in the Civil Defense Office. PRESENTATION - JOHN LONG Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic presented a commendation to John Long for his service on the Meadowlark Airport Board. CONSENT CALENDAR-- ITEMS REMOVED Mayor Pro.Tenpore Mandic informed Council of Mayor MacAllister's request that the item pertaining to Sixth Year HCD Citizens Advirory Committee appointments be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED 0 .motion by Pattinson, seconded by Bailey, the following items were approved, as recommended by the fol owi ng roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of 6/25/79 an /79 and the regular meeting of 7/2/79, as written andon file in the Office of the City Clerk, WARNER AVENUE FIRE STATION/PUBLIC DOCK &.VESSEL PUMP -OUT FACILITY • NOTICE OF COM - Accepted the worK on the completioK of the puBlic aock and vessel pump -out aci ity at the Warner Avenue Fire Station completed by Ye Dock Master for $35,000,.and directed the Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 7/16/79 <, WARNER AVENUE FIRE STATION/PUBLIC DOCK & VESSEL PUMP -OUT FACILITY - ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT - approved and authorized execution of an addendum to t e agreement - between the City and the County which would extend the time of completion of the public dock and vessel pump -out facility to 7/21/79. 0 C HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL APPOINTMENT - Confirmed the appointment of Robert J. Smith as a delegate fo t e range County Realth Planning Council. SIXTH YEAR HCD CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - DEFERRED TO 8/6/79 The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Development Services recommending volunteer candidates to the Sixth Year Housing and Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee. Said communication had been removed from the Consent Calendar pursuant to Mayor MacAllister's request for deferral of the item. On motion by.Pattinson, second Bailey, Council deferred the appointment of volunteer candidates to the Sixth Year dousing and Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee to August 6, 1979. The motion carried unanimously by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO CENTER DRIVE - APPROVED - DR - ADOPTED Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic announced that this was the day and your set for a public hearing pursuant to Resolution of Intention No. 4764 adopted 6/18/79, to vacate a portion of the street right-of-way adjacent to Center Drive. The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication, notification and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic declared the hearing open. Gordon Offstein, City, stated his concern that the City was giving the property away, He pointed out the large amount of money the City must expend when purchasing property, and was concerned that the City would not be reimbursed for this piece of property. There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilwoman Finley questioned the Director of Public Works as to whether the property was being exchanged for the existing street. The Director of Public Works stated there was an exchange of property between one property owner and the City and it was now the City's turn to vacate the portion of land which was unnecessary for the roadway. The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4773 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO CENTER DRIVE. ZV Page #3 - Council Minutes - 7/16/79 On motion by Finley, second Bailey, Council adopted Resolution No. 4773 by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dean Albright, City, stated his concern regarding Council budget priorities in that 0,000 was allocated for a swimming pool when he believed the money could be better spent in another department. He stated the Tree Department needs $84,000 to continue to operate the way it did in 1977-78 and needed $14,000 in addition for six men for one year. He stated that because of the budget cut backs the department was on a 45 month tree trimming cycle and it was his belief that if this department needed addi- tional funds other departments such as the Fire and Police Departments needed addi- tional funds. Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic stated the money was from the Park Acquisition and Develop- ment Fund and that there had been considerable discussion some time ago with the Ocean View High School that the City would build a pool and the District would main- tain it. He stated that Council had turned it down in the past and it was not the issue before Council at this time. The Director of Harbors Beaches, Recreation and Parks stated that the Harbors, Beaches, Recreation and Parks Commission had requested the matter be brought before them for consideration, however, it must come before Council for approval. He stated that it is a matter of priority and that a staff recommendation on the matter had not yet been made to Council. Gordon Offstein, City, stated his concern regarding the bicycle lanes from downtown to the Central Library and his belief the lanes were too narrow and dangerous to children riding their bicycles to the Library. He stated that the bicycle lane ❑n Goldenwest Street narrows to one and one-half feet and Beach Boulevard has heavy traffic and no real bicycle lanes which is very dangerous and that west on Talbert Street there are heavy trucks, with no clearly defined road, and further that Gothard Street was very narrow has no bicycle lanes and heavy truck traffic. He urged that the Planning Commission and Council rectify the matter. RESOLUTION ADOPTED On motion by Pattinson, second Yoder, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution No. 4774 and 4775 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister RES NO 4774_- ADOPTED_ - LUCKY STORES,_ INC V COUNTY OF ORANGE, ET AL "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO UNDERTAKE THE DEFENSE OF THE CITY IN THE MATTER OF LUCKY STORES, INC. V. COUNTY OF ORANGE, ET AL." RES NO 4775 - ADOPTED - SALARIES & BENEFITS - HB FIREMEN'S ASSN "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND BENEFITS TO MEMBERS OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION." 243 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 7/16/79 PERMISSION TO BE OUT OF STATE GRANTED - THOMAS On motion by Pattinson, second Yoder, Council granted permission to Councilman Thomas to be out of the state on July 16, 1979. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL BUDGET - PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE The Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding the need to establish a City Council Budget Liaison Committee. On motion by Pattinson, second Yoder, Council established no formal appointments or process for participation in budget activities and, instead, any Councilmember may participate at any time as desired. The motion carried unanimously. H B PLAYHOUSE REVENUE SHARING GRANT - APPROVED , (RCA 79-61) The Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator transmitting an. amendment to the 5/77 agreement between the City and the Huntington Beach Playhouse which deletes reference to specific time periods relative to the expenditure of the Revenue Sharing Funds. On motion by Pattinson, second Finley, Council approved and authorized execution of an amendment to the 5/77 agreement between the City and the Huntington Beach Playhouse which deletes reference to specific time periods relative to the ex- 'penditure of the Revenue Sharing Funds. The motion carried unanimously. REPLACEMENT OF CITY'S B2771 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT & CADS PDP 11-35 - APPROVED - (RCA 79-62 The Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator relative to upgrading the City's 82 year old city computer as well as the seven year old Computer Aided Dispatching System PDP 11-35 computer. The City Administrator requested that Council approve the Lease Contract and Instal- lation/Sale Contract as recommended by the City's Data Processing Steering Committee and the Data Processing Manager. On motion by Pattinson, second Bailey, Council approved in concept the recommended direction of the Data Processing Steering Committee and Data Processing Manager as outlined in the Analysis Section of the City Administrator's communication and approved and authorized execution of the Lease Contract and Installation/Sale Contract. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister RES NO 4776 - ADOPTED - INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF PECAN AVENUE The Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 4776 a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF PECAN AVENUE." On motion by Finley, second Bailey, Council adopted Resolution No. 4776, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister 244 Page #5 - Council Minutes - 7/16/79 DOWNTOWN PLANNING STUDY SESSION - 8/13/79 The City Administrator requested Council's consideration of scheduling an adjourned meeting to discuss the planning of the downtown area. Following discussion Council scheduled the session for Monday, August 13, 1979. Councilman Pattinson stated there was not a full membership on the Redevelopment Commission. Councilwoman Finley stated the matter of retaining the Agency could be discussed at the mceting on August 13, 1979. RES NO 4777 - ADOPTED - MEA AGREEMENT The Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 4777 a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION." The City Administrator stated there had been an amendment to the agreement which had been approved by representatives of the Municipal Employees' Association regarding replacement of satety shoes. Following discussion, a motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Yoder, to adopt Resolution No. 4777, implementing a Memorandum of Agreement with the Huntington Beach Municipal Employees' Association, amended to read as follows: "C. Damaged shoes shall be turned into operating supervisor who shall authorize replacement or repair." The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister AIR CONDITION POLICE COMPUTER ROOMS - EXPENDITURE APPROVED The City Administrator presented a communication from the Chief of Police recommend- ing the purchase of an air conditioning system for the computer room in the Police Department. He stated the problem is not one of reducing the temperature below the 780 guidelines established by the Federal government, but of keeping it out of the 80's and that any increase in temperature will cause computer failure and disruption of the Police communications' services. On motion by Pattinson, second Bailey, Council approved an expenditure of $9,000 for an air conditioning system for the Police Department Computer Room from capital out- lay funds. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister HUNTINGTON LANDMARK ADULT COWUNITY ASSN RETEST FOR TRAFFIC REGULATION ENFORCEMENT - DERED The Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Landmark Adult Community Association requesting Police Department enforcement of traffic regulations in the condominium complex. 5 Page #6 - Council Minutes 7/16/79 The Chief of Police recommended the request be denied as the City has no authority to cite on private streets. He also cited the lack of manpower in the Police Department for enforcement. On motion by Yoder, second Pattinson, Council denied the request of the Huntington Landmark Adult Community Association to enforce traffic regulations in the condominium complEx. The motion carried unanimously. ORD NO 2387 - DEFERRED - PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2387 for a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9003.1 THROUGH 9003.3; BY AMENDING SECTION 9002, AND ADDING THERE- TO NEW SECTIONS 9003.1 THROUGH 9003.3 RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS." On motion by Mandic, second Pattinson, Council deferred consideration of Ordinance No. 2387 to August 6, 1979 Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Finley expressed concern that the ordinance did not allow for the continuance of a Planning Commissioner's term during the transition period when new members of Council are elected or when a Councilmember may resign. The City Attorney was directed to compare the proposed ordinance with the comparable County Ordinance for possible clarification. Councilman Pattinson left the Council table at this time. ORD NO 2373 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED_ - MERGER OF CERTAIN PREVIOUSLY SUBDIVIDED LOTS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2373 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS RELATING TO BUILDING SITES, AMENDING SECTIONS 9102.1.1.1, 9162.1.1.1, 9202.1.1.1, 9232.1.1.1 AND 9602.1.1.1, AND ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 9960.3 THROUGH 9960.7 ESTABLISH- ING MERGER OF CERTAIN PREVIOUSLY SUBDIVIDED LOTS. Or motion by Bailey, second Finley, Council approved introduction of Ordinance No. 2373 by unanimous vote. ORD NO 2388 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - LOWERING SPEED LIMIT ON HUNTINGTON STREET The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2388 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10.12.020 AND 10.12.050, LOWERING THE SPEED LIMIT ON HUNTINGTON STREET." On motion by Bailey, second Finley, Council approved introduction of Ordinance No. 2388 by unanimous vote. PARKING METER CITATION PROGRAM - APPROVED The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Harbors, Beaches, Recreation and Parks recommending that Council authorize the implementation of a parking meter citation program with Science Application, Inc., and direct the preparation of an agreement. Councilwoman' Bailey suggested the program be implemented for one year and then relegate it to the City's Data Processing Department. �4� Page #7 - Council Minutes - 7/16/79 On motion by Yoder, second Mandic, Council approved the concept of a parking meter citation program with Science Application, Inc. and directed the preparation of an agreement. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MpcAllister, Pattinson (from room) Councilman Pattinson returned to the meeting. AMENDMENT TO REAL PROPERTY AGENT AGREEMENT - APPROVED The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Harbors, Beaches, Recreation and Parks Department recommending an amendment to the contract between the City and the Real Property Agent. The Director of Harbors, Beaches, Parks and Recreation gave reasons why the amendment should be approved. He stated the Real Property Agent would spend his time in park acquisition. He cited escalating property prices and the need for the City to acquire the property as soon as possible. On motion by Finley, second Bailey, Council approved the proposal to amend the Real Property Agent Contract for its remaining three months to include.an amount not to exceed $5,850 to allow the necessary park property acquisition to proceed and to allow for renegotiation when existing contract with the Department of Public Works expires. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED - COMPENSATION FOR PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Development Services recom- mending that the Council adopt a resolution setting forth compensation for Planning Commission members at or above their present schedule of compensation. On motion by Finley, second Bailey, Council directed the preparation of a resolution setting forth compensation for Planning Commission members at the presently existing schedule of compensation. The motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS - INTERIM APPOINTMENTS APPROVED - BAZIL/HIGGINS The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Development Services recom- mending that as the terms of two Planning Commissioners expire on July 17, 1979, Council make interim appointments to the Planning Commission until such time as appointments can be made pursuant to Ordinance No. 2387. On motion by Finley, second Bailey, Council approved the interim appointments of Robert D. Bazil and Frank P. Higgins to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously. STREET ALIGNMENT OF REDONDO CIRCLE - SPECIFIC PLAN 73-1 - DEFERRED TO 8/6/79 The City Administrator referred to a letter dated June 14, 1979 from Dan Baker, Attorney at Law, representing Mr. Lazlo Kovacs, the owner of property located on the south side of Talbert Avenue, west of Beach Blvd., regarding the effect of the street alignment of Redondo Circle on his client's property. The Director of Development Services recommended that this matter be deferred to the August 6, 1979 meeting. 247 Page #8 - Council Minutes - 7/16/79 Mr. Richard Jimenez, representing the property owner, requested that Council consider the matter at this time, pleading a hardship and financial burden as he is in the midst of development of the area and must await a decision on the street alignment to continue his development. On motion by Pattinson, second Yoder, Council deferred consideration of Mr. Baker's request for special consideration regarding the street alignment of Redondo Circle, to the August 6, 1979 meeting. The motion carried unanimously. BID AWARD - CC-427/428 449 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS - GOLDENWEST ENTRANCE G LD T FADDEN DD The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that bids for the construction of traffic signals at Goldenwest Street and Golden West College entrance Edinger Avenue at Golden West Ca e e Gemco entrance and modifi- cation of the signal at Goldenwest Street and Mc Fa den Avenue, had been opened on July 5, 1979 in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk an the Director of Public Works. The bids were as follows: Grissom & Johnson $188,338 Electrend 193,976 Steiny & Co. 197,657 A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Mandic, to approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, award the contract for the construction of traffic signals at Goldenwest Street and Golden West College entrance, Edinger Avenue at Golden West College/Gemco entrance and modification of the signal at Goldenwest Street and McFadder Avenue to Grissom & Johnson, Inc., to the lowest responsible bidder, for a bid amount of $188,338; hold all other bids until Grissom & Johnson, Inc. has executed the contract for said work and filed the necessary bonds and insurance and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders of the action and return their bid bonds forthwith. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic,_Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister BID AWARD - CC-477 - LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - CENTRAL PARK - MAGNUS CO The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that bids for the landscape improvements for Huntington Central Park as follows: Construct- tion of Amphitheater stage and fire pit; Group picnic Shelter Area; parking lot; Observation Tower; dock and Redwood Water Tower Area had been opened on July 12, 1979 in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works. The bids submitted minus item E - construction of Boardwalk at Nature Center were as follows: Magnus Company $292,729 Victor Construction, Inc. 295,970 A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Finley to approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, award the contract for the landscape improvements for Huntington Central Park as follows: Construction of Amphitheater stage and fire pit; Group Picnic Shelter Area; parking lot; Observation Tower; dock and Redwood Water Tower Area to the lowest responsible bidder, for a bid amount of $292,729, hold all 1 48. Page #9 - Council Minutes - 7/16/79 other bids until Magnus Company has executed the contract for said work and filed the necessary bonds and insurance and directed the City Clerk to notify the un- successful bidders of the action and return their bid bonds forthwith. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister An.ini IRNMFNT Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council to Monday, August 6, 1979 at 6:30 P.M., in Room B-8, Civic Center. Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and ex-oTficio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California BY Deputy City C er ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk Mayor BY Deputy Ci y C er 9