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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-07MINUTES Room B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, January 7, 1980 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor MacAllister 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: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley (Yoder arrived at 7:25 P.M.) Absent: Thomas, Mandic MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY PRESENTATION An overview and slides were presented to Council regarding the Orange County Multimodal Transportation Study. Mr. Tom Jenkins, Executive Director of the Orange County Transportation Commission addressed Council and referred to the document prepared by P.D.q: & D., Inc., in association with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company, and Wallace, McHArg, Roberts, and Todd, dated October, 1979, entitled "Orange County Multimodal Transportation Study - Chapters I & YI" from Draft Final Report. Also submitted to Council were the Orange County Multimodal Transportation Study - A Citizens's Handbook and the Multimodal Transportation Study —Alternative Transportation Systems. Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Jenkins. AMMIRNWNT Mayor MacAllister adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council. ATTEST: F.ity Clerk City Elerk and ex-officio ClerT of the City Council of the City of Hun W aton Beach, California Mayor' MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, January 7, 1980 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor MacAllister called -the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 F.M. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilman Pattinson. The invocation was given by Joyce Dieda, representing the Camp Fire Girls. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley (Thomas arrived 10:20 P.M.) Absent: None PRESENTATION - RUSSELL PAONE HIGGINS & COHEN - PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor MacAllister presented plaques to Ronald Russell, Timothy Paone, Frank Higgins and Stanley Cohen for their service on the Planning Commission. Former Planning Commissioner Stanley Cohen thanked Council for the plaque and stated that although he did not agree with the new policy of appointing Planning Commission- ers, he hoped motivation for the change would be in the best interest of the City, adding that he would be available to serve the City should the need arise. PRESENTATION - THE AUCKLAND ANGLICAN MAORI CLUB, AUCKLAND, N.Z. The Auckland Anglican Maori Club were introduced by Archdeacon K.M. Ihaka, and enter- tained all with native songs. Mayor MacAllister presented them with the Key to the City, requesting that the City's best regards be given to the Mayor of Waitemata, Sister City to Huntington Beach. Gifts were presented to Mayor MacAllister on behalf of the group by Archdeacon K.M. Ihaka. PRESENTATION - SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA CRIME WATCH AND PUBLIC SAFETY - 1980's Mayor MacAllister presented Police Chief Earle Robitaille with a resolution endors- ing and supporting the California Crime Watch and the Attorney General's Plan to Restore Public Safety in the 1980's, explaining the intent of the resolution. CONSENT CALENDAR - (_ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by Mandic, second Bailey, the following items were approved, as recommended, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the regular meeting of 12/17/79, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 130 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 SAYBROOK LANE STREET IMPROVEMENTS CC-433 AHFP #917 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION/ RANGE RD - Approvea Change Orders I and 2 in the amount of 5,5 4. 7, accepted work on the street improvements on Saybrook Lane between Santa Barbara Lane and Edinger Avenue completed by Griffith Company for a final contract amount of $182,068.93, and instructed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. SENATE BILL 547 - PARKLANDS AND RENEWABLE RESOURCES INVESTMENT PROGRAM - Supported SB 547 Nejedly), wh-1ch provides for —submission of a bond act to voters at a special election to be consolidated with the 1980 primary election -to provide for the issu- ance of bonds in the amount of $495,000,000 for parklands and renewable resources purposes. WATER MAIN IN MAIN ST (CC-492) - NOTICE OF COMPLETION/CHANGE ORDERS - Approved Change Orders 2 through 6 in the amount o 2,500.50, accepted work on the construct- ion of a water main in Main Street completed by Acme Pipeline for a final contract amount of $104,332.44 and instructed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. YORKTOWN AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS (CC-416) - AHFP #931 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION/ CHANGE -ORDERS - Approved Change Order through 5 in the amount of $3,303.29, accepted wor-F on the street improvements on Yorktown Avenue completed by Sully - Miller Contracting Company for a final contract amount of $120,609.49 and instruc- ted the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. HIGH VALUE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT - Approved the bid received from Dahn Insurance Service for the Stated Value Insurance Replacement Cost on vehicles where the individual replacement value exceeds $40,000; ($26,500 for $3,766,000 worth of vehicles, with $1,000 comprehensive and $2,000 collision dedictible at a premium of $26,500 with Safeco Insurance Co). REMEDIAL SAFETY MEASURES FOR MUNICIPAL PIER - Authorized staff to purchase and in- stall safety nets under the pier from t e and end to the first tee, at an estimated cost of $11 ,000. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM - CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERSHIP - Con- firmed the appointment to the LCP-C C of Panning Commissioners Grace Wine e 1 and Robert Bazil as Planning Commission representative and alternative, respectively. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO BZA AP - ON 12/I7/79 - TPM 79-579 APPROVED WITH CONDITION) Mayor MacAllister announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuation of a public hearing from December 17, 1979 on an appeal filed by Councilman Bob Mandic to the Board of Zoning Adjustment's approval of Tentative Parcel Map 79-579. Said parcel map is a request to allow the consolidation of two parcels of land into one lot and was approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on November 14, 1979. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Warner Avenue and Lynn Street. Councilman Pattinson informed Council that due to a possible conflict of interest, he would abstain from voting on the matter. There being no one further to speak on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. I.31L Page #3 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Yoder, to approve the staff recommendation and sustain the Board of Zoning Adjustments approval of TPM #79-579, with an additional condition requiring off -site improvement of a contiguous parcel of property, and instruct staff to pursue acquisition of subject property. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas ABSTAIN: Pattinson PUBLIC NEARING - SIXTH YEAR HCD BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION - DEFERRED TO 1121180 - PENDING DISCUSSION COUNCIL RETREAT 1719786 Mayor MacAllister announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the Sixth Year Housing and Community Development Block Grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of $1,355,000 for the follow- ing projects: Oakview Neighborhood Alley Clean-up $ 5,000 Neighborhood Preservation Program 200,000 City Gym Rehabilitation 30,000 Alley Repaving 50,000 Downtown Improvements 280,000 Off -Site Improvements for Affordable Housing 200,000 Land Acquisition for Affordable Housing 500,000 Grant Administration & Fair Housing 90,000 The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met and that no communications or written protests to the matter had been re- ceived by her office. Pat Tessier, Housing and Community Development Assistant, briefed Council on the Application contents, the role of the Citizens Advisory Board in the Block Grant application process, and reviewed the Board's activities over the past 18 months. Steve Kohler, Senior Housing and Community Development Specialist, discussed the Sixth Year Housing and Community Development Program, referring to a viewgraph dis- playing the proposed projects. Mayor MacAllister declared the hearing open. Doug Elson, Director of the Huntington Beach Community Clinic, 506 Orange Avenue, expressed concern regarding the proposed senior citizens' housing, which would occupy land being used by the Community Clinic. Mr. Elson requested that consider- ation be given the clinic for block grant funds and also suggested that should city - owned land be available, Council consider the Huntington Beach Community Clinic for occupancy. Dean Albright expressed concern that in his opinion, the needs for low and moderate income housing are not being met. Mr. Albright made several suggestions in regard to funding allocations and priorities. 132 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 Peggy Williams, representing the Women's Transitional Living Center, addressed Council in regard to the center's needs, explaining their functions and the various programs offered. She informed Council that the W.T.L.C. had submitted a letter of Intent requesting $16,200 from the Sixth Year Housing and Community Development block grant funding program. This money would be used toward the purchase of a larger facility, she explained; even with a grant from HUD of $300,000, the center would still need a further $300,000 for purchase of a facility. Peggy Williams urged Council to consider the request for $16,200, being in her opinion, a fair percentage for the assistance rendered to Huntington Beach residents. She answered various questions raised by Council. Carol Rouillard, Executive Director of the Orange County Fair Housing Council re- ferred to t e City's first contract for Fair Housing Services under the 5th Year Program, in the amount of $10,000. She urged Council to renew this contract for the current year, explaining the benefits to the City of their basic services and the problems experienced by citizens eligible for such funding. Brenda Premo, resident and member of the Housing and Community Development Committee, also Executive Director of the Dayle MacIntosh Center addressed Council particularly regarding disabled persons within the community who would benefit from Housing and Community Development funds. She commended the City on what had been done within the past three years in terms of access for the disabled, and spoke of the special needs of low-income disabled persons within the City. Ms. Pr mo urged Council to adopt a policy of setting aside one -tenth of HCD and HUD funds and even funds from the City's General Fund, for low income housing or apartments being built to be fully accessible to persons with mobility or orthopedic disabilities. 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. Councilman Mandic suggested that the matter be continued to the January 21, 1980 Council meeting. Considerable discussion was held by Council regarding various needs which they felt had not been given due consideration. Councilman Pattinson suggested that the matter should be considered by Council at their forthcoming retreat, to be held on Saturday, January 19, 1980. It was mutually agreed that one hour would be given to the study of the matter. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - OLD CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN #79-1 & EIR #79-1 - APPROVED - ORD Mayor MacAllister announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Old Civic Center Specific Plan No. 79-1 Amendment to the zoning ordinance and Environmental Impact Report No. 79-1. Said Amendment would change the zoning from PC-C (Public Facility -Civic) to Old Civic Center Specific Plan, which would permit residential, commercial and public facilities on the 3.64 acre site generally bounded by Main Street, 5th Street, Orange Avenue, 6th Street, and generally known as the "Old Civic Center Site". The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. Steve Kohler, Senior Housing and Community Development Specialist, with the aid of a viewgraph referred to the Specific Plan. He introduced Pat Norkaitis of the William Lyon Company, who referred to the project explaining that it was the same as was presented to Council in April, 1979. IL33 Page #5 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 1 The Senior Housing and Community Development Specialist briefed Council on past action on the matter. Mayor MacAllister declared the hearing open. There being no one to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 2410 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO NEW ARTICLE 914 ENTITLED, "OLD CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN." On motion by Bailey, second Yoder, Council approved said change of zone, certified that EIR #79-1 complies with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and approved the Old Civic Center Specific Plan No. 79-1 and approved introduc- tion of Ordinance No. 2410 by unanimous vote. CODE AMENDMENT #79-6 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2411 - STREET INTERSECTION VISIBILITY Al ri-MLIP11 TALIM AlrEFFRARIMar-Inke MR-n-ATI-PR' Mayor MacAllister announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider Code Amendment No. 79-6, initiated by the Planning Commission. Code Amendment No. 79-6 proposed a change in Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to clarify, modify and require the 25' by 25' corner cut-off in all districts. This code requirement prohibits any structure between 42` and 7' in height within a 25' triangular area at exterior property lines. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written pro- tests to the matter. Mayor MacAllister declared the hearing open. Layne Neu art, City, referred to the proposed code amendment and urged that some flexibility be built into the ordinance, giving reasons for his opinion. 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. Discussion was held between Council and staff on the matter. The Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 2411 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9103.4.1, 9163.4.1, 9204.2, 9233.4.2, 9603.4.1, 9604.2 AND 9775.3, AMEND- ING SECTIONS 9156.4(c) AND 9356.4(c), AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 9103.4.1. 9155.4.1_, 9163.4.1, §204.2, 9233.4.2. 9356.4.1. 9603.4 1 AND 9775.3 A L PERTAINING TO �TRFFT INTERSECTION VISIBILITY IN THE OLDTQ6�N RI, R'2, R3, R4 TOWI�LO RA DISTRICTS AND GENERAL YARD PROVISIONS." On motion by Mandic, second Finley, Council approved Code Amendment #79-6 and introduction of Ordinance No. 2411. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Pattinson ABSENT: Thomas JL4 Page #6 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Yoder to direct the Planning Commission to design a flexible formula for corner cut-offs. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT #79-5 - APPROVED ND #79-65 - ADOPTED RES N - PS5 9-5 - REM AVET 'S NTEENT' & G LD N ST STREETS Mayor MacAllister announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 79-5, a petition filed by the Huntington Beach Company to establish a 70 ft. right-of-way on Palm Avenue between Seventeenth and Goldenwest Streets. Negative Declaration No. 79-65 will be con- sidered in conjunction with this application. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met and that other than the petition filed by the Huntington Beach Company, she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. Mayor MacAllister declared the hearing open. John Stern, City, expressed concern with regard to the impact to the downtown area and the amount of traffic due to new developments in the area. Mr. Stern made various suggestions regarding the matter and in conclusion, urged Council to retain the 80' right-of-way. Layne Neu art, City, expressed concern with regard to the traffic pattern in the area of Palm Avenue. He gave reasons why he was in favor of the recommended action, and urged Council to adopt Resolution No. 4828. There being no one further to speak on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Discussion was held between Councilman Mandic and the Development Services Director. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Yoder, to adopt Negative Declaration #79-65, approve Precise Plan of Street Alignment #79-5 and adopt Resolution No. 4828, after reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO 79-5, THE ALIGNMENT OF PALM AVENUE BETWEEN SEVENTEENTH STREET AND GOLDENWEST STREET." The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas Councilwoman Finley stated that she hoped in the future, issues such as this would go through the proper process, and not put Council in the position of being 'suspect'. PUBLIC HEARING - PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT 479-4 - APPROVED ORD NO 2412 - NUES - INTRODUCTION APPROVED Mayor MacAllister announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider Precise Plan of Street Alignment No. 79-4, initiated by the Planning Com- mission. 135 Page #7 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 PPSA #79-4 is a proposal to precisely plan Lake Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Indianapolis Avenue, establishing a 90 ft.right-of-way. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written pro- tests to the matter. The Development Services Director briefed Council on the matter. Mayor MacAllister declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 2412 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP DM 12 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN NO 79-4 TO REDUCE THE WIDTH OF LAKE STREET BETWEEN INDIANAPOLIS AVENUE AND ORANGE AVENUE." On motion by Pattinson, second Bailey, Council approved precise Plan of Street Align- ment No. 79-4 and introduction of Ordinance No. 2412. Councilman Mandic gave reasons why he was opposed to the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Mandic ABSENT: Thomas PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION OF STREET RIGHTS -OF -WAY - PALM AVENUE - RES NO 4829 - ADOPTED Mayor MacAllister announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing pursuant to Resolution of Intent No. 4811, to vacate certain portions of land lo- cated north and south of Palm Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. Mayor MacAllister declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4829 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LAND LOCATED NORTH AND SOUTH OF PALM AVENUE BETWEEN TWELFTH AND THIRTEENTH STREETS." On motion by Mandic, second Yoder, Council adopted Resolution No. 4829. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas Page #8 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9:30 P.M. The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 9:40 P.M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Robert Reid, City, referred to a viewgraph showing the corners of 17th Street and Clay Avenue and expressed concern regarding the number of recent accidents in the area, particularly in view of the proposed apartment project, he stated. He sug- gested that the City post a warning sign in the area in order to slow down traffic, which he believes to be travelling at a dangerous rate of speed. Mayor MacAllister directed staff to look into the matter. Pete Seanoa, resident, expressed concern regarding the parking problems of apart- ment residents on the south side of Slater Avenue between Newland Street and Beach Boulevard. He stated that the residents involved had not been informed that the street parking was being taken away. Mr. Seanoa urged Council to consider re- instating the street parking on Slater Avenue in the area of concern. Colleen A. Chapman, resident, expressed concern regarding the problems of parking on Slater Avenue for apartment dwellers, pointing out that the alleys dead-end and cars have to either back -out or manipulate their way out of the alleys. She ex- pressed concern for children in the area; residents, and urged Council to return the street parking in the area. Joann Dawid, resident, informed Council that she was the mother of a two-year old and was concerned for safety in the Slater apartment area, which she stated, is not lighted. She also pointed out that residents were not notified that their street parking would be taken away. In conclusion, she gave reasons why she believed the parking on the street should be reinstated. Bob Terry expressed concern with regard to parking in the Slater apartment area; the dangers of people having to walk distances at night and the problem of guest - parking in the area. He suggested that Council consider permitting overnight parking for area residents. Discussion was held on the problem between Mr. Terry and Mayor MacAllister. Councilman Mandic referred to the Municipal Code, Division 9, and problems of parked cars. RES NO 4824 - REMOVED FROM AGENDA - SURPLUS PROPERTY - TALBERT/TAYLOR BEACH Mayor MacAllister stated that Resolution No. 4824 would be removed from the agenda pending more background information. RES NO 4823 - ADOPTED - TALBERT DRAINAGE DISTRICT EASEMENT - PUBLIC HEARING CrUMIIt Cn 9 7A Ion The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4823 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTION TO VACATE A FORMER TALBERT DRAINAGE DISTRICT EASEMENT, LOCATED SOUTH OF ATLANTA AVENUE AND WEST OF BEACH BOULEVARD." 1-7 Page #9 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 On motion by Finley, second Yoder, Council adopted Resolution No. 4823 by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas ABSTAIN: Pattinson RES NO 4825 - ADOPTED - "NO PARKING" ZONE - FLORIDA UTICA YORKTOWN The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4825 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO 4050 RELATING TO NO PARKING ZONE ON FLORIDA STREET BETWEEN UTICA AND YORKTOWN AVENUES." On motion by Pattinson, second Bailey, Council adopted Resolution No. 4825 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas RES NO 4826 - ADOPTED - SCAG-78 GROWTH FORECAST POLICY The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4826 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING THE SCAG-78 GROWTH FORECAST POLICY." Councilwoman Bailey stated that perhaps more input and projected statistics be given Council before a decision be made on the matter. Staff responded to the matter, and further discussion was held. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Yoder, to adopt Resolution No. 4826. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: LIGHTING Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley None Thomas SPIRE AT LATTER DAY SAINTS CHURCH (RCA 79_93) - LETTER APPROVED - Ynntwr cim r 511 MTTTTCC -M TR111CCTTr_A'fC- PFTP-LIT C1 TKic_ The City Administrator referred to his communication dated December 20, 1979, informing Council that this matter had been discussed with the Staff Assistant to the Meadowlark Airport Board, who had suggested that Council send a letter to the Latter Day Saints' Church on Heil Avenue, requesting that the highest extremity of their spire be illuminated with a small obstruction light or other device consistent with general aviation practices. He pointed out that the F.A.A. has no jurisdiction over the matter and the request would call for voluntary action on the part of the church. Following discussion, Councilwoman Bailey referred to Conditional Exception No. 70-50 regarding night flying, which she pointed out, had been determined when the Meadow- lark Airport runway was extended. Her concern was that should the action recommended be approved, this would, in essence, contradict the Conditional Exception. Mayor MacAllister stated that if CE 70-50 is in effect, it should be enforced. Page #10 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 Councilman Pattinson stated his belief that illumination of the church spire was not the concern of Council and gave reasons for his opinion. Considerable dis- cussion was held by Council on the matter. The City Attorney informed Council that she would submit a written opinion on the matter of Conditional Exception 70-50, stating that it could be enforced and if it were not, it could be revoked. However, she cautioned that it be determined first whether night flying at Meadowlark was of an 'emergency' nature, suggesting that evidence be sought as to whether the Conditional Exception was being violated. Don Dodge, pilot, suggested that the proposed lighting of the spire be consistent with aviation practices and acceptable to the F.A.A. with regard to visibility. He gave reasons why he, personally, utilized Meadowlark Airport at night. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Yoder, directing that a letter be sent to the Latter Day Saints Church on Heil Avenue, requesting that the highest extremity of their spire be illuminated with a small obstruction light or other device, consistent with general aviation practices. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mandic, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Finley ABSENT: Thomas ABSTAIN: Bailey, Pattinson A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Finley, to direct the City Attorney to pursue Conditional Exception 70-50 and if found to be unenforceable, amend same or clarify the matter. Councilman Pattinson suggested that the matter should be sub- mitted to the Meadowlark Airport Sub -Committee for their consideration. The motion made by Bailey, seconded by Finley, was withdrawn. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Finley, to request the Meadowlark Airport Sub -Committee to look into night flying and ascertain whether CE 70-50 was being violated. The motion carried unanimously. ORGANIZATIONAL RESEARCH REPORT NO 579-003 - AGENDA SCHEDULING The City Administrator referred to his transmittal of Organizational Research Report No. 579-003 regarding the enactment of a new, clarified procedure for agenda scheduling which includes a new agenda routing slip and a Request for Legal Services form. Referring to the calendar of scheduled Council meetings for the year, the City Admini- strator pointed out that the meeting scheduled for September 1, 1980 should be changed to September 2, 1980, since September 1st would be Labor Day. The City Administrator informed Council that Mayor MacAllister had suggested that with regard to agenda routing slips, reference be made to a Financial Impact Report on unbudgeted items over $500; that a figure of $1,000 would be more realistic for an F.I.R. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, that a resolution be pre- pared changing the figure of $500 to $1,000 on unbudgeted items requiring F.I.R's. 1_34 Page #11 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Mandic ABSENT: Thomas REQUEST FOR COUNCIL RETREAT The City Administrator referred to his transmittal dated January 4, 1980 requesting Council to consider scheduling a meeting with the City's labor negotiator con- cerning upcoming employee negotiations, as well as a meeting with himself and the City Attorney on matters of mutual concern (i.e., implementation of goals and objectives, budget schedules, etc.). He suggested that Council consider such a retreat being held on Saturday, January 19, 1980, commencing at approximately 8:30 A.M. Mayor MacAllister responded that the matter would be discussed and confirmed under 'New Business'. Councilman Thomas arrived at the meetin . RES NO 4834 - ADOPTED - PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES The City Administrator referred to his transmittal pertaining to Resolution No. 4830 (charitable payroll deductions),and recommending that the City work.through "United Way The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4830 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING ITS POLICY FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES." Councilman Mandic discussed the cost to the City of operating the payroll deduction procedure with Fire Chief Ray Picard, who explained the system and the advantages of "United Way", as compared to the City's previous method. He reminded Council of the urgency in adopting the resolution. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Bailey, to adopt Resolution No. 4830, which carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURE - APPROVED - SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER CARPETING) The City Administrator referred to his transmittal pertaining to funding in the Capital Outlay Account for carpeting in the Senior Citizen Center, which had proven inadequate due to the padding having to be replaced, which had not been anticipated. The original budgeted amount was $1,070 with a 7% override, bringing the allowable expenditure amount to $1,145. The City Administrator referred to an attached mat- erial requisition indicating that the cost of carpeting and pad would be $1,295, therefore, an additional amount of $150 would be necessary to cover the overage. 140 Page #12 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bailey, to approve the expenditure of $150 from Capital Outlay Account for carpeting and pad for the Senior Citizens Center. Councilman Pattinson left the room at this time. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson {out of chamber} Councilman Pattinson returned to the meeting. ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES - PROPERTY OWNERS TO BE NOTIFIED - RECORD OF SITES TO BE COMPILED The City Administrator referred to a communication from the Environmental Board relative to a form letter being sent to property owners who have been.identified as having 'archaeological -sensitive' properties, advising them that they should go through certain procedures before attempting to commence any development on their properties. He urged Council to consider sending such a letter. Mayor MacAllister believed that a record should be kept of pieces of land which are designated as having 'archaeological significance', to be kept within easy access to the Planning Commission, in order that people can be made aware of same. Mayor MacAllister directed the City Administrator to prepare the letter for his signature. ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION The City Administrator inquired as to whether it would be possible to set up a study session with Council and the Environmental Council. Following discussion, it was decided that the matter would be discussed further under 'New Business'. ORDINANCES ADOPTED On motion by Bailey, second Finley, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 2406, 2407 and 2402 by title and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD NO 2406 - ADOPTED - LICENSING OF ANIMALS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 7.08.120, AND AMENDING SECTION 7.08.050 RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF ANIMALS." ORD NO 2407 - ADOPTED - FOOD -HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS FOOD VENDING VEHICLES "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 8.04.010, 8.04.020 AND CHAPTER 8.08 THEREOF, AND ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS 8.04.010 AND 8.04.020 RELATING TO FOOD -HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS, AND CHAPTER 8.08 ENTITLED, "FOOD VENDING VEHICLES." 1 Page #13 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 ORD NO 2402 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE 79-7 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF HEIL AVENUE AND WEST OF BOLSA CHICA STREET (ZONE CASE NO 79-7)." ORD NO 2409 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE 79-8 The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2409 for Council's consideration "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C3 OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, DISTRICT ONE, ON REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF LAKE STREET AND NORTHEAST OF THIRD STREET (ZONE CASE NO 79-8)." Councilman Mandic referred to the Local Coastal Program which he believed should be completed before any change be made in the area under consideration. He referred to a letter from the Development Services Director, requesting continuance of the matter. The Development Services Director responded, and discussion was held by Council on whether to act on the matter or defer it. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Thomas, to table Ordinance No. 2409. The motion failed by the fallowing vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley ABSENT: None A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Ordinance No. 2409. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Thomas, Mandic ABSENT: None ORD NO 2413 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - ZONE CASE NO 75-10 The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2413 for Council's consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF BEACH BOULEVARD ON NORTH SIDE OF RONALD ROAD FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (ZONE CASE NO 75-10)." On motion by Pattinson, second Finley, Council directed the Clerk to give Ordinance No. 2413 a reading by title and approved same for introduction by unanimous vote. BEACH BLVD & FLORIDA STREET SEWERS— PLANS & SP€CIFI r%UVL11UV1'J L1R !O-J - xrrKi The City Clerk presented mending the installation Florida Street, south of 1979 Council meeting. a communication from the Department of Public Works recom- of a sewer line in portions of Beach Boulevard and in Main Street. This item was deferred from the December 17, 1.42, Page #14 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 On motion by Pattinson, second Yoder, Council approved plans and specifications for the installation of a sewer line in portions of Beach Boulevard and In Florida Street, south of Main Street, adopted the Addendum EIR #78-3 and authorized the call for bids. The motion carried unanimously. CONTINUED ADMINISTRATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM - CONTRACT WITH The City Clerk presented a communication from the Development Services Director con- cerning the continued administration of the HCD funded Neighborhood Preservation Program. This item had been deferred from the December 17, 1979 Council meeting. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Yoder, to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with Bill Bond & Associates, Inc. for a period of six months, at a cost of $15,000 for the administration of the Neighbor- hood Preservation Program. Mayor MacAllister informed Council that there would be a much closer monitoring of this program over the next six months to determine whether or not the City should continue to be involved in this program. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilwoman Finley suggested that the Neighborhood Preservation Program look into other areas, i.e. commercial; rehabilitation perhaps in the northern part of the City; also look into mobile home rehabilitation and perhaps determine whether it works at the County level. She believed the City should broaden its base in this area. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, to direct that staff, together with Bill Bond & Associates,Inc. look into ways of expanding the limited Neighbor- hood Preservation Program, bringing their findings back to Council. The motion carried unanimously. SLATER AVENUE PARKING PROHIBITIOiV RCA 80-1 - ACTION DEFERRED TO 1/21 80 PENDING nrnnnT nu ntir Irr T HARVYLIP The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator of a memorandum from the Department of Public Works regarding the informal petition received from residents, requesting that street parking be reinstated on Slater Avenue between Beach Boulevard and Newland Street. This matter was deferred from the December 17, 1979 Council meeting. Councilman Pattinson gave reasons why he was in favor of the petition. In his opinion, a favorable solution could be worked out. He referred to the suggestion of night parking. Discussion was held between Council on the matter and it was generally agreed that night parking should be studied. Councilman Yoder expressed concern with regard to the bicycle lanes. LJI Page #15 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Yoder, to defer action on the Slater Avenue parking petition to the January 21, 1980 Council meeting, directing the Department of Public Works to look into the feasibility of overnight parking in the area of concern. Councilman Pattinson suggested that the speed limit in the area be looked into and that perhaps some selective enforcement be Conducted by the Police Department. The motion carried unanimously. FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD (BUSHARD COMMUNITY CENTER)- ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD Mayor MacAllister referred to the forthcoming meeting with the Fountain Valley School Board pertaining to the Bushard Community Center and the Boys' Club. Follow- ing discussion, Council agreed to meet with the Fountain Valley School Board at an adjourned regular Council meeting to be held at the Civic Center in Room B-8 on January 14, 1980 from 7:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Discussion was held on possible meeting with the Environmental Board, following the meeting with the Fountain Valley School Board. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bailey, to schedule a meeting with the Environmental Board, to be held following the meeting with the Fountain Valley School Board, to be held at the Civic Center, Room B-8, from 8:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister ABSENT: None Mayor MacAllister directed the City Administrator to contact the Fountain Valley School Board and inform them of the forthcoming meeting. COUNCIL RETREAT/STUDY SESSION - WARNER AVENUE FIRE STATION - 1/19/80 Mayor MacAllister announced that Council would be meeting at the Warner Avenue Fire Station on January 19, 1980 from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. for the purpose of conduct- ing a study session together with the City Administrator and the City Attorney. ADJOURNED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING-�OMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (HUNTINGTON _CENTRAL oAVI EvrPirritir eceCTAKI I RI ry r ire6—iALn CIETTI V `wrl --- Mayor MacAllister announced that there would be an adjourned regular Council meeting of the City Council on January 21, 1980 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber with the Community Services Commission to discuss Huntington Central Park. He also stated that there would be an Executive Session with Nick Counter at 7:25 P.M. to discuss the MEO settlement. Mayor MacAllister requested Council to submit any suggestions or ideas they may have pertaining to the items under discussion to the City Administrator. HUNTINGTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL BAND - TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE Mayor MacAllister announced that citations would be presented to the Huntington Beach High School Band at the January 21st Council meeting for their participation in the Tournament of Roses Parade. f�� Page #16 - Council Minutes -- 1/7/80 15 MANAGEMENT OF VAN - SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER Mayor MacAllister referred to Council's recent action of approval in funding 50% of the new van to be used by the senior citizens, stating that there was some con- fusion over control of the van. The City Administrator responded that he would be submitting a report to Council shortly on the matter. Comments were made by Councilman Yoder regarding the matter. ANNUAL CONGRESS OF NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE WASHINGTON DC - ATTENDANCE Mayor MacAllister referred to a communication he had submitted to Council regarding the Annual Congress of National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. in March, 1980. Discussion was held between Council and the City Administrator as to whether there were enough funds for attendance and it was established that there were. Discussion was held on the advantages of having the City represented at the confer- ence and Mayor MacAllister pointed out that he believed the prime item of importance would be working for potential funds for replacement of the downtown pier, and having the City represented at the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C. It was determined that $1,800 would be necessary to fund attendance of two persons at the conference. The matter was further discussed. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, that the amount of approxi- mately $1,800 be made available to the Mayor, or his representative, and the City Administrator to attend the Annual Congression of National League of Cities Confer- ence in Washington, D.C. next March. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Yoder, Finley NOES: Bailey ABSENT: None COUNCIL RETREAT/STUDY SESSION - LOCATION DISCUSSION Councilman Mandic expressed concern that the Warner Avenue Fire Station would not have the capacity to accommodate a possible turnout of citizens. Discussion was held on the matter and input was given by Fire Chief Ray Picard. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Bailey, that the study session planned for January 19, 1980 be held at the Civic Center in Room B-8. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Mandic, Bailey, Finley NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder , Thomas ABSENT: None PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - MARCUS PORTER A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by MacAllister, to appoint Marcus Porter to the Planning Commission, to be effective as soon as he can be sworn in. The motion carried unanimously. SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM - GRANT REQUEST APPROVED Councilwoman Bailey referred to her communication dated January 7, 1980 which had been distributed to Council regarding Senior Center Equipment grant approval. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Pattinson to submit a grant requesting some furnishings for the Senior Citizens Center (all being replacement items except one file cabinet) - City share of $745.69 (15% match requirement). The motion carried by ` a unanimous roll call vote. Page #17 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 RES NO 4812 - REVISING ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 1979-80 GENERAL FUND BUDGET - NO ACTION . Councilman Pattinson referred to the minutes of the December 17, 1979 Council meeting and his motion to divide Resolution No. 4812 into three separate sections, and in- formed Council that he would now like to rescind that motion. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Thomas, that no action be taken on Resolution No. 4812. The motion carried unanimously. STATE PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING - LOS ANGELES LRON PATTINSON).- 1/17f 80 Councilman Pattinson informed Council that he would be attending the State Public Safety meeting to be held in Los Angeles on January 17, 1980, as Orange County representative and would be making a report on same to the Orange County League of Cities Division. SPECIAL EVENTS BOARD - JOHN L WARD APPOINTED A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Pattinson, to appoint John L. Ward to the Special Events Board. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Thomas ABSENT: None RESIGNATION OF SKIP PEDIGO ACCEPTED - REPLACEMENT TO BE ADVERTISED A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Bailey, to accept the resignation of Skip Pedigo from the Special Events Board and commence advertisement for a replacement. The motion carried unanimously. RES NO 4827 - ADOPTED - STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (AHFP)-- REQUEST TO COUNTY APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works recom- mending Council approval of the AHFP projects. Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the proposed street improve- ment projects. The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4827 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOLSA CHICA STREET." A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Yoder to adopt Resolution No. 4827, authorize a request to the County of Orange AHFP for modifications and a time extension for Project No. 945, Edinger Ave. between Bolsa Chica and the west City limits, and authorize a request to the County of Orange for cancellation of AHFP Project No. 991, Heil Ave. between Beach Blvd. and Silver Lane and AHFP No. 827, Brookhurst St. between Hamilton Ave. & Pacific Coast Hwy. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None 146 Page 018 - Council Minutes - 1/7/80 APPROVAL OF GAS TAX PROJECT LIST The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Department of Public Works of the official Gas Tax Project List for Fiscal Year 1979-80. On motion by Pattinson, second Yoder, Council approved the project list and author- ized the Director of Public Works to encumber the projects. The motion carried unanimously. ORANGE COUNTY SUNSET BEACH LIFEGUARD CONTRACTS' PROPOSAL - APPROVED The City Clerk referred to a transmittal from the Community Services Director per- taining to a budget proposal for a five-year period to provide lifeguard service for Sunset Beach, which was attached. On motion by Pattinson, second Yoder, Council approved the five-year budget proposal for the Orange County Sunset Beach Lifeguard Contracts, as submitted by the Director of Community Services. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None SO CALIFORNIA GAS CO AND SO CALIFORNIA EDISON CO - REQUESTS TO INCREASE RATES - R LUT N!�'_OF OPPOSITIN TPPROVED The City Clerk referred to the following items which had been distributed to Council: (a) Application of So. California Gas Co. to Public Utilities Commission for authority to increase rates charged for gas service. (b) Application of Southern California Edison Co. to Public Utilities Commission for authority to increase rates charged by it for electric service. Councilman Pattinson gave reasons why he was not in favor of the proposed increase in rates charged for gas and electricity. Discussion was held on the matter. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Bailey, to direct staff to prepare Resolutions of Opposition to be sent to Southern California Gas Co. regarding their proposed increase in rates charged for gas service, and; Southern California Edison Co. regarding their proposal in increase rates charged for electricity service. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Thomas ABSENT: None ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATORS - MEETING IN SACRAMENTO - 1/9/80 Mayor MacAllister announced that there would be a meeting in Sacramento on January 9, 1980 with the Orange County Legislators, Councilmembers and various other bodies. He stated that the meeting pertained to AB-66 Cleanup and was an effort to exclude Re- development Agencies from Proposition 4. The Mayor informed Council that he would not be attending the meeting but anyone interested should get in touch with him regarding the matter. Page #19 -. Council Minutes - 1/7/8O STATE LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING - LOS ANGELES 1L17L80 -_HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Councilwoman Bailey informed Council that she would be attending the State League of Cities meeting for the Human Resources Committee, in Los Angeles on January 17, 1980. ADJOURNMENT Mayor MacAllister adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, January 14, 1980, at 6:30 P.M., Civic Center, Room B-8. ATTEST: City Cle—rT and ex -of icio C erk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California City Clerk Mayor 148