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Room B-8, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 21, 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 6:30 P.M,
ROLL CALL - CITY COUNCIL
Present: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
Absent: None
ROLL CALL - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Present: Mossteller, Rivera, Hickey, Kennedy, Cooper, Osness, Vander Molen,
(Costa arrived late), Valentine
Absent: Roop, Jensen
JOINT MEETING WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION RE: HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK
PREITMINARY MASTER LAN
The City Administrator stated that Council had been briefed on various aspects
of the proposed concepts for -Huntington Central Park at their retreat, held
January 19, 1980.
The Director of Community Services, Vince Moorhouse, pointed out that in August
of last year, Council had approved a plan concept of Huntington Central Park to
look into the feasibility of utilizing the acreage before completing plans. In
his opinion, it was time for an updated master plan for the park. One of the
main concerns, he stated, is to develop the park to be self-sufficient by
capitalizing on the assets and limiting the liabilities. The three basic concepts
that were studied were: Preserve the passive recreation areas; establish non -
revenue -producing or active recreation; and revenue -producing active recreation.
Schematic master plan maps for the proposed development of the park were dis-
played and reported on by the Director of Community Services.
The Director of Community Services referred to Goldenwest Street, stating his
belief that it should be developed as a major arterial into the City.
The Y.M.C.A. is interested in leasing a gymnasium site in the.:park, he informed
Council; the feasibility would be considered and a report made to Council at a
later date. He also recommended that a resolution be prepared .which clearly de-
lineates Ellis Avenue as the southerly boundary of H.C.P. The Director of
Community Services indicated to Council parcels of land within the boundaries of
the park which would need to be acquired by the City. In conclusion, he'urged
Council and the Commission to confirm that the.current proposed plans meet with
their approval.
Commissioner Costa arrived at the meeting.
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Discussion was held between Council and the Community Services Commission on
the matter of realigning Ellis Avenue. The Director of Development Services
addressed the matter and pointed out that it would not be possible to continue
Ellis Avenue as suggested without destroying two significant archeological
sites.
Considerable discussion was held on the matter,. with the Director of Community.
Services reaffirming the importance of realigning Ellis Avenue.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Mandic_, to approve the conceptual
plan of Huntington Central Park. The motion carried as fnllnws!
AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Yoder, Finley
NOES: Thomas, Bailey
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Yoder, to direct the City Attorney
to prepare a resolution to amend the General Plan to reflect Ellis Avenue as
the southerly boundary of Huntington Central Park. Discussion was held on the
matter, following which a vote was taken which carried as follows:
AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: Thomas
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to 'direct the Department
of Development Services to initiate rezoning to recreational open space zoning
on all parcels within the park boundaries. The motion carried unanimously,
Councilman Pattinson suggested that a resolution be prepared ascertaining whether
or not the heliport belongs in Huntington Central Park.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, directing the City Attor-
ney to prepare a resolution to allow staff to negotiate with the owner of the
property (the Fujita Labor Camp) to determine whether he was interested in
selling. The motion carried unanimously.
Earle Robitaille, Chief of Police, addressed the matter of finding a suitable
site for the heliport, pointing out that the present site is sinking. He referred
to the Fujita property and the original proposed plan: (1) to utilize for the
entire City warehousing, and (2) fire and Police Departments' joint venture -
Vehicle maintenance.
The Director of Human Services stated that he hoped Council would have the
opportunity of discussing the proposals for Huntington Central Park. Mayor Mac-
Allister responded that a meeting would be arranged in the near future between
Council and the Community Services Commission.
A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Pattinson, that the Community Services
Commission participate in the general plan process for Huntington Central Park.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Councilman Pattinson requested the Community Services Commission to give input
into the proposed realignment of Ellis Avenue. Norma Vander Molen, Chairman,
Community Services Commission informed him that the Commission would look
further into the matter.
C00fi cilman Yoder pointed out that Ordinance No. 1843 was not written for codifi-
cation. Mayor MacAllister.directed staff to bring back a resolution effecting
the policy regarding parks.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor MacAllister adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council and
the Community Services Commission.
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
City Clerk
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 21, 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 P.M.
The pledge of allegiance was given by all present.
The invocation was given by Keynon Ackeberg, Associate Minister, First Christian
Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
Absent: None
PRESENTATION-.HUNTINGTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL BAND
A commendation and trophy was presented by the Mayor to the Huntington Beach High
School Band for their participation in the 1980 Rose Parade. Mr. Galen Vogel,
Director of the band, accepted the presentation on their behalf.
The Mayor invited the Huntington Beach High School Band to participate in the
City's forthcoming Fourth of July Parade.
PRESENTATION - "CITIZEN OF THE YEAR' - EARLE ROBITAILLE
Mayor MacAllister stated that Earle Robitaille, Chief of Police, had been named
'Citizen of the Year', by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce following which,
he presented him with an engraved paper weight in recognition of the award.
CONSENT CALENDAR - {ITEMS REMOVED
At the request of Council, the Senior's Outreach Program Revenue Sharing Agreement
and Huntington Beach Transportation Center Location Study were removed from the
consent calendar for separate discussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR_- (ITEMS APPROVED)
Councilman Pattinson informed Council that he would abstain from voting on Parcel
Map 79-579 - Westfield Huntington Company.
On motion by Mandic, second Yoder, the following items were approved, as recommended,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of 1/7/80
and regular meeting of 1/7/80, as written and on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
OPPOSITION TO AB 1951 AND ACA 56 (MELLO) - FORCE ACCOUNT LIMITS ON CHARTER CITIES -
Direct that letters be sent to the appropriate legislators opposing AB 1995 and
ACA 56 which would subject charter cities to the limitations now applicable only to
General Law Cities and counties which require that any public construction costing
over $5,000 be subject to public bidding requirements as set forth in the Government
Code.
PARCEL MAP 79-564 - SAM HEYMAN - Approved final parcel map and accepted offer of
dedication pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth in Section 66474 of the
Government Code on property located on the west side of Enterprise Lane, south of
Prodan Drive, and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and to release for
processing by the County.
PARCEL MAP 79-579 - WESTFIELD HUNTINGTON COMPANY - Approved final parcel map and
accepted offer of dedication pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth in Section
66474 of the Government Code on property located southeast of Warner Avenue and Lynn
Street, and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and to release for processing
by the County.
WATER WELL #8 PUMPING PLANT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - S & T WESTERN INC -
Accepted the proposal from & T Western, Inc. for engineering services to design
the Water Well #8 Pumping Plant, building and appurtenances at Murdy Park, for a
fee not to exceed $19,850 and authorized the City Attorney to prepare an agreement.
HUNTINGTON BEACH TRANSPORTATION CENTER LOCATION STUDY APPROVED: CONCEPT APPROVAL
WITHHELD PENDING STUDY SESSION 9 0 WITH 0 C T D
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works which
recommended that Council adopt the Huntington Beach Transportation Center Location
Study results completed by P.B.Q. & D., and approve the project in concept for
purposes of programming and fund application.
Mayor MacAllister announced that there would be a study session on February 19th,
1980. Councilman Mandic inquired whether it would be necessary to conduct a public
hearing on the matter. The Public Works Director informed Council that the O.C.T.D.
had met earlier in the day and approved the study and the two approved recommended
sites for the center.
The proposed study session was discussed between Council and Michael Corlett,
Manager of Planning, O.C.T.D. and it was determined that same would be mutually
agreeable to them.
A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Pattinson, to approve the Huntington Beach
Transportation Center Location Study and withhold concept approval, pending a Study
Session to be held February 19, 1980 at 6:30 P.M. with the Orange County Transit
District. The motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF 1/7/80 - CORRECTION APPROVED
Councilwoman Bailey referred to the Minutes of January 7, 1980, Page 16, pertaining
to Council's Retreat/Study Session scheduled for January 19, 1980 and requested
the City Clerk to make the necessary change, reflecting that she had voted in the
affirmative, with Councilman Yoder voting 'no' to the. motion to conduct the study
session in Room B-8, Civic Center.
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PUBLIC HEARING - DOWNTOWN CORE PLAN - EXPENDITURES APPROVED - FUNDING APPLICATION
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Mayor MacAllister announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
on a Downtown Core Plan, which recommends the implementation of off -site improvements
for the revitalization of the Downtown Business district bounded by Pacific Coast
Highway, 3rd Street, 5th Street, and Orange Avenue. The improvements include the
conversion of Main Street to a one-way traffic system with diagonal parking; a new
traffic signal at 5th Street and Pacific Coast HIghway; a pedestrian phase signal
at Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway; and new trees, lighting, sidewalks, curb
side pedestrian areas, benches, bicycle racks, and intersection texturization along
Main Street.
The City Clerk announced that'all legal requirements for notification,publication
and posting had been met and that no communications or written protests to the
matter had been received by her office.
A presentation was made by June Catalano, Senior Planner, of the proposed recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission. Viewgraphs of the areas of concern were reviewed.
The Planning Director also reviewed the proposals, showing slides of a similar one-
way street in Laguna to that which was under consideration for Main Street. Council-
woman Bailey pointed out that no feed -back had been given by downtown merchants.
Councilwoman Finley expressed concern that funds would be spent for fixtures and
improvements which would probably have to be torn down at a later date. Councilman
Pattinson expressed concern for the expense involved in the texturization of Main
Street. Costs for the texturizing were explained by the Senior Planner. Considerable
discussion was held between Council and staff on the proposals.
Mayor MacAllister declared the hearing open.
Tom Whaling, City, referred to the Huntington Beach Transportation Center proposal,
which e believed related to the problem of developing the downtown area. He
stated that he was opposed to City funds being spent on improvements of the down-
town area and urged Council to consult with property owners in the downtown area.
Dean Albright informed Council that he is one of the five members of the Environmental
Board. He referred to the forthcoming meeting of the Environmental Board, to be
held on Thursday, January 24, 1980 at 5:30 P.M., to consider the litter control
program.
Mr. Albright stated that the board had spoken with downtown merchants, who believed
that there was a low police enforcement of the downtown area. He referred to the
litter signs in the downtown area, which he stated are not enforced and various
other situations which did not meet with his approval. In conclusion, he invited
Council to attend the meeting on January 24 with the Environmental Board.
Richard A. Holt, City, pointed out that since 1967 the downtown property owners had
been en eavouring to develop their property, and would welcome the opportunity of
improving the area. He stated that he was not in favor of City funds being spent
to develop the downtown core. Mr. Holt believed the City should wait and see what
transpires with the Local Coastal Plan -Citizens Advisory Committee before taking
action. In conclusion, he requested the right to develop his property.
Bob Terry, property owner and business -owner in the downtown area stated that in
isF1 opinion, it would be premature to spend money at this time in improving or
developing the downtown area, in light of it being torn down within a couple of
years. He urged Council not to take action until the Local Coastal Plan is
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completed. Mr. Terry referred to the 'unsafe building code'; he also stated that
in his opinion patching holes and improving the lighting in the alleys should be
done in the downtown area. In conclusion, he urged Council to meet with downtown
property -owners to discuss the matter.
David Holt, City, gave reasons why he was not in favor of the downtown core plan.
He urged Council not to spend Federal funds which he considered wasted in the
downtown area; suggesting that if they could not be used, the City give them back.
Mr. Holt suggested that private developers be permitted to develop the downtown
area.
Stephani Batchelor gave reasons why she was not in favor of the proposed downtown
core plan.
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. Councilman
Pattinson stated that he did not believe action should be taken until the Local
Coastal Plan was completed, with which Councilmembers Thomas and Yoder concurred.
Mayor MacAllister referred to the request that downtown property owners be permitted
to develop their property and inquired why they had not done so over the past 18 to
20 years. In his opinion, Council should act at this time in an effort to clean up
the downtown area; he did not believe such action would preclude property owners
from doing whatever they wished to their properties.
Councilwoman Bailey believed that the City was endeavouring to upgrade a blighted
area with which she concurred. Councilman Mandic stated his concern for the sewers
in the area, however, he was also in favor of the downtown core plan proposal.
Discussion was held by Council on the matter.
A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Bailey, to
1. Authorize expenditure of HCD funds ($271,000) for semi -mall
improvements as shown and described in attachments 1 and 2.
2. Authorize the expenditure of gasoline tax revenues ($37,500) to
partially fund the median and traffic signal improvements at
the intersection of Fifth Street and Pacific Coast Highway.
3. Authorize the expenditure of Revenue Sharing funds ($26,500)
to finance new parking meters on Main St.
4. Direct the Department of Development Services, in cooperation
with the Department of Public Works to:
(a) Apply to the California Urban Forestry Program to
partially fund new trees in the Downtown core area.
(b) Prepare the necessary documentation to incorporate the
Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street signalization
improvement into the Cal Trans synchronization project.
(c) Develop a detailed design of the semi -mall street
improvements, and the intersection improvements at
Main/Pacific Coast Highway and Fifth/Pacific Coast
Highway.
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Discussion was held by Council on the motion. Mayor MacAllister emphasized that
approval of the downtown core plan would not slow down or change any other action,
and would in fact support the property owners. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley
NOES: Pattinson, Thomas, Yoder
ABSENT: None
SENIORS' OUTREACH PROGRAM REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Community Services
regarding a Revenue Sharing Agreement between the City and the County of Orange for
the Seniors' Outreach Program.
Councilman Mandic inquired why the salaries for the Outreach Assistants had increased
by such a large amount over the previous year.
Councilwoman Finley stated that she would like staff to indicate where the Seniors'
Outreach funds had been spent over the past few years. Mayor MacAllister requested
the City Administrator to make the information available to Council.
Vivian Borns, Human Services Superintendent, explained the salaries for the Out-
reach Assistants, pointing out that they receive no benefits. The director of
Community Services stated that the figures were 23% low in their totals to start
with.
A mot -ion was made by Mandic, seconded by Thomas, to approve and authorize execution
of a Revenue Sharing Agreement between the City and the County of Orange for the
Seniors' Outreach Program. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Weston, Attorney, Beverly Hills, addressed Council on behalf of the five health
spas in Huntington Beach, which he listed. He referred to Ordinance No. 2395, which
repeals Chapter 5.24, adding new Chapter 5.24 pertaining to Massage Establishments,
providing for the licensing and regulation of such businesses. He stated that the
change in the ordinance had a great impact upon his clients, and the ability of
customers to seek service, giving reasons why his clients opposed the change.
The following requests were made by Mr. Weston on behalf of the spas: (1) Request
for a time change; (2) Request for a Temporary Permit -re: education and permit
requirement - present 200 hours annual training to be met over a period of six months;
and (3) Under the change, clients are not permitted to give customers a complimentary
glass of wine; (this would be controlled) Mr. Weston referred to his letter, which
had been distributed to Council and urged them to reconsider some portions of the
ordinance, and pending reconsideration, that the specific. provisions now requested,
by granted at this time.
Mayor MacAllister thanked Mr. Weston for his presentation and informed him that
Council would have the opportunity to respond under 'New Business'.
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Robert Reid, City, referred to his prior request that a warning sign be posted at
The corner of 17th Street and Clay Avenue in an effort to avoid accidents. He
informed Council that the sign has been posted on the southwest corner of 17th
Street and Clay Avenue, instead of the southeast corner. Mayor MacAllister
directed the Public Works Department to look into the matter.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
On motion by Pattinson, second Thomas, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolu-
tion Nos. 4832, 4835, 4836 by title; and adopted same by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RES NO 4832 - ADOPTED - BUDGET CONTROL
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESO-
LUTION NO 4311 IN REGARD TO BUDGET CONTROL."
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RES NO 4835 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHMENT OF PIERHEAD LINES ADJACENT TO MARINA PLAZA
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING
PIERHEAD LINES ADJACENT TO MARINA PLAZA (KTJ PROPERTIES)."
RES NO 4836 - ADOPTED - PERMIT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE - WARNER/BOLSA CHICA
C H ANNEL
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PERMIT FROM THE STATE LANDS COMMISSION TO RE-
CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE ON WARNER AVENUE OVER THE BOLSA CHICA CHANNEL."
RES NO 4837 r- ADOPTED - ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNT COMMITTEE - 1980 CENSUS
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4837 for Council's consideration. Consider-
able discussion was held between Council on the merits of establishing by appointment
a complete Count Committee to promote and publicize the 1980 Census. Following dis-
cussion, Mayor MacAllister directed staff to advertise for volunteers for'the com-
mittee, however, he invited Council to submit any names they might have.
The Clerk was directed to read Resolution NO. 4837 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING BY APPOINTMENT OF THE
MAYOR A COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE TO PROMOTE AND PUBLICIZE THE 1980 CENSUS."
A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Mandic, to adopt Resolution No. 4837,
The motion carried by the following roll -call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: Thomas
ABSENT: None
RES NO 4838 - ADOPTED - MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MEO)
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4838 for Council's consideration. The Clerk
was directed to Read Resolution No. 4838 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND IMPLENENTING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES' ORGANIZATION."
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On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council adopted Resolution No. 4838
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey,,Yoder, Finley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None r3:
RES NO 4833 - SO CALIFORNIA GAS CO; RES NO 4834 - SO CALIFORNIA EDISON CO -
REQUEST9 OR !NCREASED RATES - DEFERRED PENDING FURTHER INFORMATION
The City Clerk presented Resolution Nos. 4833 and 4834 for Council's consideration.
Councilwoman Bailey stated that in her opinion, the resolutions do not give any
reason why the City is opposed to the proposed rate increases. Councilman Pattinson
requested that these resolutions be deferred to the February 4, 1980 Council meeting,
pending an explanation from So. California Gas Co. and Southern California Edison
Co. for the proposed rate increases.
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Bailey, to defer resolution Nos. 4833 and
4834 to the February 4, 1980 Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
MEADOWLARK AIRPORT BOARDREIQUEST TO RE UIRE OBSTRUCTION LIGHTING- DENIED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding the
request of the Meadowlark Airport Board that the City require red obstruction lights
to be placed on buildings in the departure path of the airport runway, with instal-
lation and maintenance to be at the building owner's expense.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to direct staff to inform
the Meadowlark Airport Board that the City is legally unable to comply with their
request. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was held by Council as to whether the City was responsible for obstructive
lighting during the building process.
Following further discussion, a motion was made by Bailey, seconded by MacAllister,
to direct staff to ensure that any further construction in the path of the airport
runway have a condition for lights on structures over three stories in height.
Further discussion was held by Council on the merits of such direction, following
which the motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Bailey, Finley
NOES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, Yoder
ABSENT: None
ADVISORY PROPOSITION ON SALES TAX - APPROVED - TIMETABLE AND RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED
The City Administrator referred to his communication regarding the direction given
to staff at the December 17, 1979 meeting to investigate the recommendation of the
League of California Cities that an advisory proposition on distribution of State
sales tax revenues be placed on the City's local ballot. Considerable discussion
was held between Council on the matter.
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A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to place the advisory
measure on the June primary ballot, direct the City Clerk to prepare a detailed
timetable, and directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution. The
motion carried as follows:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Yoder, Finley
NOES: Mandic, Bailey
ABSENT: None
AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXPEND CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS - APPROVED
The City Administrator referred to his transmittal recommending that he be permitted
the latitude to authorize purchase of capital items at $2,000 or less. He assured
Council that a monthly report would be prepared to insure that Council is aware of
all such purchases.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Yoder, to grant the City Administrator
latitude to authorize purchase of capital items at $2,000 or less.
Discussion was held between Council and staff on the matter, following which a
roll call vote was taken on the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT: None
PROPOSED WETLANDS WORKSHOP - APPROVED 2/4/80
The City Administrator referred to a communication from the Director of Development
Services requesting Council to set a Study Session on February 4, 1980 to discuss
a map and text, outlining those sites in the City determined by the State Department
of Fish and Game to be wetland areas.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, approving an adjourned meeting
of the City Council to be held on February 4, 1980 at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of
conducting a Study Session to discuss sites in the City determined. to be wetland
areas. The motion carried unanimously.
RE UEST FOR STUDY SESSION - HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - PENDING
The City Administrator referred to a communication from the Senior Community Develop-
ment Specialist suggesting that Council set a Study Session in the near future in
order that he might arrange for speakers from the Los Angeles and Orange County
areas to meet with them.
Discussion was held by Council and it was determined that the matter would be
considered at a later date.
JOINT MEETING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD - TO BE DETERMINED
The City Administrator referred to a communication from the Chairman of the Environ-
mental Board, requesting Council to reschedule a joint meeting with the Environmental
Board some time after Janaury 24, 1980. Mayor MacAllister suggested that perhaps
March 3, or March 17, 1980 could be set aside for this purpose.
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 10:15 P.M. The meeting was reconvened
by the Mayor at 10:25 P.M.
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ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Bailey, second Pattinson, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance
Nos. 2410, 2411 and 2413 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 2410 - ADOPTED - "OLD CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN"
"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."
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ORD NO 2411 - ADOPTED - STREET INTERSECTION VISIBILITY
]"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, AMENDING SECTIONS 9156.4(c) AND 9356.4(c), AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 9103.4.1,
9156.4.1, 9163.4.1, 9204.2, 9233.4.2, 9356.4.1, 9603.4.1 AND 9775.3, ALL PERTAINING
TO STREET INTERSECTION VISIBILITY IN THE OLDTOWN R1, R2, R3, R4 TOWNLOT, RA DISTRICTS
AND GENERAL YARD PROVISIONS."
ORD NO 2413 ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 75-10 - BEACH/RONALD
"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 (ZONE CASE NO 75-10)."
ORD NO 2412 ADOPTED - REDUCTION IN STREET WIDTH - LAKE STREET
At the request of Councilman Mandic, Ordinance No. 2412 was removed from the agenda
for separate consideration.
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 Mandic, Council approved introduction of Ordinance
No. 2414 by the following vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT: None
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ORD NO 2414 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - LAKE STREET ALIGNMENT
The Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 2414 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING
DISTRICT MAP 12 TO INCLUDE PRECISE PLAN NO 79-2 TO ALIGN LAKE STREET BETWEEN ORANGE
AND WALNUT AVENUES, AND ATLANTA AVENUE BETWEEN DELAWARE AND LAKE STREETS."
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On motion by Mandic, second Yoder, Council approved introduction of Ordinance
No. 2414 by the following vote:
AYES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Pattinson
SIXTH „YEAR HCD BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION (HEARING OPEN AND CLOSED_1/7/80)
Steve Kohler, Senior Housing and Community Development Specialist, presented to Council
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 following projects:
Oak View 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
Considerable discussion was held between Council and the Senior Housing and Community
Development Specialist regarding relocation of the Huntington Beach Community Clinic.
Mr. Kohler explained that HCD funds could not provide a new facility as an eligible
expense, however, he stated that relocation assistance was possible. Discussion
was also held with regard to the expense of moving the clinic and Doug Elson,
Director of the H.B. Community Clinic gave the original cost figure.
Councilwoman Bailey requested a report on costs for the relocation of the Lake Street
Fire Station.
Mayor MacAllister stated that he was in favor of the Alternative "B" funding alloca-
tion; with the installation of lights in the downtown alleys. He directed staff to
contact Southern California Edison Company in an effort to implement lighting in
the alleys.
Mr. Kohler informed Council that other applications had been received by the Citizens
Advisory Board but that no action had been taken.
Councilman Mandic requested the Director of Community Services to review the possi-
bility of the clinic being relocated in the Senior Citizens' Center. The Director
of Community Services assured Council that all the alternatives would be studied and
an ultimate report sent to them. Further discussion was held on relocation of the
clinic.
In response to Councilwoman Bailey's inquiry, Mr. Kohler informed Council that
additional applications for HCD funding had been received from community groups by
the Citizens Advisory Board, but that the board had taken no action on these addi-
tional applications.
Councilwoman Bailey requested a report on the structural integrity of the Lake Street
Fire Station.
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Mayor MacAllister stated that he was in favor of Alternative "B" funding alloca-
tion. The Mayor also endorsed installation of lights in the downtown alleys, and
directed staff to contact Southern California Edison Company in an effort to imple-
ment lighting in the alleys, with no expenditure of HCD funds.
The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4p0 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THE SIXTH YEAR HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN."
On motion by Thomas, second Pattinson, Council adopted Resolution No. 4830 and the
Sixth Year Program - Alternative "B" Funding Allocation as follows:
SIXTH YEAR PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE "B" FUNDING ALLOCATION
Activity
Project
Funding
Nei hborhood Strate2y
Area 1.
Oakview NSA (Phase II)
Projects
a. Oakview Cleanup
$ 5,000
2.
Downtown NSA (Phase II)
a. Rehabilitation Loans
150,000
b. Rehabilitation City
Gym
30,000
c. Main Street Village
280,000
Total for Neighborhood
Strategy Areas:
$ 465,000
Affordable Housing
3.
Land Cost Writedown/
ssistance
Offsite Improvements
200,000
4.
Land Acquisition
500,000
5.
Grant to Fair Housing
10,000
Total
for Housing Assistance:
$
710,000
Other Activities 6.
Community Clinic
Relocation
$
80,000
7.
Local Option/Contingency
20,000
Total
for Other Activities:
$
100,000
Administration 8.
Program Administration
$
80,000
Total
for Sixth Year Allocation:
$1,355,000
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SLATER AVENUE PARKING PROHIBITION DPW RECOMMENDATIONS - APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a report from the Director of Public Works regarding the
parking prohibition on Slater Avenue which had been deferred from the last meeting.
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On motion by Pattinson, second Thomas, Council approved the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works and directed staff to:
(a) Restrict parking only during daylight hours when students my be
riding their bikes to and from school (7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)
to serve bicycle riders going to Lake View School in the morning
and Ocean View High School students returning home in the after-
noon.
(b) Restripe Slater Avenue to provide a parking lane on the s/s of 7
feet at a cost of $2400 if the changes are restricted to 330' w/o
Van Buren to 330' e/o Jefferson - the area near the school cross-
walk at Geraldine Lane will remain free of parked vehicles to
maintain visibility on the approaches to the crosswalk.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC CABLE TELEVISION AUTHORITY - REPORT FORTHCOMING
Mayor MacAllister reported on the Public Cable Television Authority meeting and
informed Council that a report on the proposed channel allocations would be made
available to Council.
DOWNTOWN CORE -- STAFF REPORT REQUESTED - ALLEY LIGHTING AND GROUND PATCHING
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, to direct staff to deter-
mine where lights should be placed in the alleys and the monthly cost of operating
same, together with a study of the ground patching, to be submitted to Council.
The motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR LOCAL COASTAL PLAN CHAIRMAN - CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTED - APPROVED
Mayor MacAllister stated his opposition to a member of the City's staff chairing
the Local Coastal Plan - Citizens Advisory Committee.
Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson,
that the Local Coastal Program - Citizens Advisory Committee elect a chairperson
from their membership. The motion carried unanimously.
RE UEST TO BE ABSENT - COUNCIL MEETING 3/3/80 (MacAllister) - APPROVED
A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Finley, to grant Mayor MacAllister's
request to be absent from the 3/3/80 regular Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously.
BOLSA CHICA STUDY SESSION 1/24/80 (BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) COUNCILWOMAN FINLEY AND
JUNE CATALAN , SENIOR PLANNER TO ATTEND
Mayor MacAllister stated that Council had been invited to attend a joint study
session with the LCP-CAC to discuss the defunct Bolsa Chica Task Force Committee
at a meeting to be held in the office of the Board of Supervisors on Thursday,
January 24, 1980 at 10:00 A.M.
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A motion was made by Pattinson, second Bailey, that Councilwoman Finley and Senior
Planner, June Catalano, attend said meeting on behalf of the City. The motion
carried unanimously.
Councilman Pattinson referred to annexation of the highlands of the area which was
considered the previous year, when action was not taken pending formation of a
committee.
Mayor MacAllister requested staff to bring back information on the matter, in order
that some real direction could be given.
Councilman Pattinson stated his belief that the City should have been annexed to
the Bolsa Chica and stressed the importance of representation. Councilwoman Bailey
concurred with Councilman Pattinson in regard to the annexation and spoke further
on the matter.
PIPELINE RELOCATION (MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE STUDIED)
Councilman Mandic referred to relocation of the pipelines at the intersection of
Ellis Avenue and Goldenwest Street. He stated that he had discussed the Municipal
Code, 3.4 - 4.500 with the City Attorney and believed it should be researched
since it contained a clause whereby the cost of relocation is borne by the franchisee,
which if applicable, might save money to the City.
CITY SEWER FEES - REQUEST FOR UPDATE
Councilman Mandic expressed concern that the City's sewer fees had not been up-
dated since 1964 and stated that based on this understanding, there was an estimated
loss in revenue to the City of some several million dollars, over the past 16 years.
He requested the Director of Public Works to expedite upgrading of the fees, in
particular, hookup fees. The Director of Public Works responded to the matter.
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ITEM PRICING IN MARKETS - TO BE REVIEWED
Councilwoman Bailey referred to item -pricing in markets, suggesting that if the
Council was in favor of retaining the item -pricing, an ordinance or resolution to
this effect be drawn up. Discussion was held between Council and the City Attorney
on the intent of an ordinance as opposed to that of a resolution.
A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Thomas, to direct staff to look into the
matter of item pricing and determine whether it should be an ordinance or a
resolution and report back to Council, in the form of an 'Action Item', for
discussion at the February 4, 1980 Council Meeting. The motion carried.
WARNER AVENUE BRIDGE - LIGHTING AND WARNING SIGNS �~
Councilwoman Bailey commented on a report she had received that there had been
accidents in the area of the Warner Avenue Bridge. She was particularly concerned
with night traffic. Mayor MacAllister stated that he had already been informed of
the situation and had directed staff to implement the lighting in the area and
post warning signs. Discussion was held between Council and staff and the City
Administrator stated that he would be submitting a report shortly to Council.
Councilwoman Bailey requested that a slide be taken of the area and that a Police
report also be made.
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BOLSA CHICA STUDY SESSION (1/24/80) - REQUEST FOR PD REPRESENTATION
Councilman Mandic referred to the forthcoming meeting of the Local Coastal Plan -
Citizens Advisory Committee, suggesting that a member of the Police Department
attend in order to handle citizens' complaints. Mayor MacAllister responded
that a member of the Police Department would be present.
REQUEST FOR COST OF LIVING INCREASE - CITY ATTORNEY/CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CITY CLERK -
FrsiTrK
Councilman Pattinson expressed concern that Council had settled all salary adjust-
ments for employees (culminating in this evening's agreement with the M.E.O.) there-
by covering all City employees with the exclusion of the City Attorney, the City
Administrator and the City Clerk. He pointed out that no request for consideration
had been made by the City Administrator or the City Clerk but in his opinion, salary
adjustment should be made for these three department heads or a statement made
stating that no action would be taken; he believed they deserved the same consider-
ation which had been granted all other employees.
Gail Hutton, City Attorney, addressed Council and informed them that she had brought
this matter before them because they had just approved the 7.5 percent increase, which
had been determined by an arbitrator, for the M.E.O., being a cost -of -living increase.
She gave reasons why she believed Council should grant her a 7.5 percent increase.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Thomas, to grant a 7.5 percent increase
to the City Attorney, the City Administrator and the City Clerk. Councilman
Thomas stated that he would prefer that separate action be taken on each department
head. Following discussion, Councilman Thomas withdrew his second to the motion.
The motion died for lack of a second. Considerable discussion was held on the matter
by Council and staff.
A motion was made by Yoder, to reject the proposed 7.5 percent increase for the three
department heads. The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilwoman Finley gave reasons why she did not feel in a position to discuss the
proposed increases at this time. She suggested that Council shoul.d take time to
discuss with the City Attorney her relationship with Council and management.
A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Pattinson, to approve a 7.5 percent increase
to the City Attorney, the City Administrator and the City Clerk. Considerable dis-
cussion was held on the matter. Councilwoman Bailey expressed her belief in merit
increases and stated that she believed there was no basis for granting employees any
increases unless they were evaluated as to performance. The motion failed by the
following vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas
NOES: MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mandic
A motion was made by Thomas to adopt Resolution No. 4839 presented to Council for the
proposed 7.5 percent increase in salary for the City Attorney. The motion died for
lack of a second.
MASSAGE PARLORS - REQUEST FOR CODE CHANGE - TO BE STUDIED
Councilman Thomas referred to the request made by Attorney John Weston with regard
to Ordinance No. 2395 pertaining to massage parlor establishments.
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A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Mandic, to direct staff to research the
ordinance, particularly with regard to hours of operation and training. The
motion failed as follows:
AYES: Thomas, Mandic
NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
ABSENT: None
HUNTINGTON CONTINENTAL TOWNHOUSES UNITS 1 & 2 - CITY SERVICES
Councilman Yoder stated that he had been in communication with the Director of
Public Works regarding the Huntington Continental Townhouses and that it is his
understanding that until 1965, they were responsible for their own streets, sewers,
lighting, etc., but that after that time the City had taken on the responsibility.
He stated that he hoped this situation would not occur again. Discussion was held
on the matter between City Council and the City Administrator.
PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF SURPLUS C
- PWRPI 11S PPnPFRT
ERTY - EXCHANGE AGREEMENT TO BE PREPARED
The City Clerk referred to a communication from the Public Works Director re-
garding the request of owners of property located at the southwest corner of Warner
Avenue and Lynn Street that the City declare surplus the City -owned property adja-
cent to their property. Said property owners also propose an exchange of land and
street improvements along Warner Avenue, which is not a part of their development
plans for their property but which would be of substantial benefit to the City.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bailey, to direct staff to pursue
declaring the City -owned property surplus and prepare an exchange agreement with the
applicants in accordance with S.3.06.010(d) of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
Councilman Thomas left the chamber
Discussion was held between Council and the Planning Director, following which a
vote was taken on the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas -
BID AWARD - MARINA PARK GATE INSTALLATION
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Community Services
stating that bids for the installation of two 10 foot swing gates on the Graham
Street side of the tennis courts at Marina Park to allow ingress to service the
.light poles located in the middle of each court, had been received. The bids
were as follows:
Crown Fence Co. - $1,180
A-1 Fence Co. - 1,142
August Fence Co. - 860
His recommendation was that the bid be awarded to the August Fence Company, being
the low bid, in the amount of $860, for installation of the two 10 ft. swing gates
on the Graham Street side of the tennis courts at Marina Park.
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A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Yoder, to award the bid to August Fence
Company for a bid amount of $860, for installation of two 10 ft. swing gates on
the Graham Street side of the tennis courts at Marina Park to allow ingress to
service the light poles located in the middle of each court. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO - REQUEST FOR COST
TT lUE'_
The City Clerk presented a Notice of Reopened Hearing to Consider Modification of
Decision No. 90967 in the matter of the application of Southern California Edison
Co. for authority to modify its energy cost adjustment clause to increase its
energy cost adjustment billing factor.
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Finley, to direct staff to investigate the
purpose of the application and report back to Council, The motion carried as
follows:
AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor MacAllister adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach to Monday, February 4, 1980 at 6:30 P.M., Civic Center,
Room B-8.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Mayor