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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-19MINUTES Room B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Tuesday, February 19, 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 Present: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Yoder (Bailey and Finley arrived at 6:35 P.M.) Absent: Thomas HUNTINGTON BEACH TRANSPORTATION CENTER LOCATION STUDY The Director of Public Works introduced the members of the Orange County.Trans portation District and explained the intent of the Huntington Beach Transportation Center Location Study. He stated that representatives of Orange County Transportation District were available to answer questions. A presentation of the proposed transportation sites was made by S. Michael Corlett, Manager of Planning, O.C.T.D. Viewgraphs of the proposed location areas were shown and funding was discussed. Proposed sites for the transportation centers were located at (1) Pacific Coast Highway at Lake Street, and (2) Northeast corner of Gothard Street and Center. Avenue, and were discussed by the Director of Public Works. Considerable discussion was held by Council in regard to the Pacific Coast Highway/Lake Street site. Councilman Pattinson expressed concern regarding this site, since he felt that it would pose a hazard to beachgoers.crossing Pacific Coast Highway. Richard Harlow, representing the Huntington Beach Company, stated that the Huntington Beach Company was opposed to the proposed PCH/Lake Street location, and gave reasons for their opposition. He suggested that an alternative site might be the property owned by the City and located at 5th and Orange Streets. Mr. Harlow stated that he was concerned that Council might be making decisions without the benefit of a public hearing. He also expressed concern that no provision had been suggested for additional public restroom facilities, which he believed the City should consider. Discussion was held by Council on the property of hearing public input at this time. Mayor MacAllister pointed out that there were several more people who wished to speak on the matter and he favored granting their request, permitting three minutes to each speaker. Councilwoman Bailey challenged the chair, suggest- ing that persons wishing to speak be heard at the regular meeting, under Oral Communication, or at a future public hearing. 201 Page #2 _ Council Minutes. - 2/19/80 A straw vote was taken on the matter of permitting public input at this time, resulted in a tie, thus allowing public input on the advice of the City Attorney. AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Mandic, Bailey, Finley ABSENT: Thomas John Potter, unofficially representing Coast Community College District, referred to the proposed site at Gothard Street and Center Drive and expressed concern that this site might prove too small, causing a spillover of traffic into their parking lot. Dean Albright, City, gave reasons why he was in favor of a mass -transportation system. George Arnold, City, gave reasons why he believed the downtown area was in need of a transportation system and urged Council to consider same. Gordon Offstein, City, commented on the proposed transportation system at the beach location, giving reasons for his concerns, and making various suggestions. Mike Rodgers_, representing the Council on Aging, gave reasons why they favored a transportation system in the beach area. He urged Council to approve the proposed site. Erwin Hai dock gave reasons why he believed Council should approve the two proposed transportation terminals in concept. The Director of Public Works informed Council that staff strongly felt that a great deal of foresight needed to be given to development of transportation in the down- town area. He stated that he did not believe there to be much opposition to the proposed site near Huntington Center, however, in regard to the downtown site, he believed more study.was needed. The Director of Public Works made various other comments and suggestions in regard to the study. AIl.1NIPNMPNT Mayor MacAllister adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. City Clerk and ex -of icio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: City Park Mayor 1 202 MINUTES Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Tuesday, February 19, 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 led by Councilman Thomas. The invocation was given by Donald A. Nielsen, Master,., Hunti.ngtori Beach Masonic Lodge. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley Absent: None PRESENTATION - LIBRARY ART AND BOOK SHOP VOLUNTEERS A presentation was made by Mayor MacAllister to Friends of the Library on behalf of the Library Art and Book Shop volunteers. The 32 volunteers give over 425 hours per month taking care of the business which was resulted in over $9,000 in donations to the library last year. The volunteers had donated some 30,000 hours to the Library Art and Book Shop and Council was invited to visit same. PRESENTATIONS - SERVICE PINS AND PLAQUES Mayor MacAllister presented service pins and plaques to the following -City employees with 15 years of service: Dewayne Brown - Police Department, Richard Sillett - Public Works, Gary Holder, Frank Kelly, Kenneth Vandoren, Ed Vasile and Donald Shusta - Fire Department. Service pins and plaques were presented by Mayor MacAllister to the following city employees with 20 years of service: Daryl Smith - PUblic Works City Yard, Michael Hennessey - Fire Department, Douglas.D'Arnall - Community Services, and Marilyn Walchel - Building Division. 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, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None 203 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of 2/4/80 and regular meeting of 2/4/80, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. TRACT 8959 - SIGNAL LANDMARK - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Accepted improvements dedicated for public use on property located southeast of Yorktown Avenue and Coldwater Lane, authorized release of the Faithful Performance Bond, the Monument Bond and instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company. TRACT 9924 - HUNTINGTON SURFSIDE CORP - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Accepted improvements dedicated for public use on property located sout west of E inger Avenue and Brookhurst Street, authorized release of the Faithful Performance Bond, the Monument Bond and instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company. PARCEL MAP 76-67 (3) - HUNTINGTON BEACH CO - Approved the final parcel map pursuant to the mandatory findings settforth by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on property located on the north side of Yorktown Avenue, east of Main Street, and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and release for processing by the County. OAK VIEW DAY CARE CENTER_ - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES_(WM BLUROCK & PARTNERS) - Approved and authorized rorized execution of Supplemental Agreement #1 to the contract for the'Oak View Day Care Center between the City and William Blurock & Partners to allow William Blurock & Partners to provide construction phase contract administration for the Oak View Day Care Center project. STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT LIST - Approved the following Storm Drainage Project List and authorized -the Finance Director to encumber the projects: CC DESCRIPTION DISTRICT COST 456 Cypress/Ash Storm Drain 10 $ 20,000 471 Gothard/Talbert Storm Drain 9 125,000 495 Slater Ave. Pump Station Building 9 225,000 Upgrade Pump Station Controls 40,000 509 Yorktown/Worchester Storm Drain 71 180,000 $ 772 ffO HCD CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION - MILKOVICH - Accepted, with regret, the resignation of Joseph J. Milkovich from the Housing and Community Development Citizens' Advisory Board. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 9671 - FOXX DEVELOPMENT - Accepted Guarantee and Warranty Bonds #1002052, Monument Bond # 0 2 5 Faithful Performance Bond & Labor & Material Bonds #1002052 - (Amwest Surety Ins. Co.) on property located on the north side of Warner Avenue, west of Beach Blvd. and approved and authorzied execution of the Subdivision Agreement. LCP - CAC MEMBER - CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERSHIP Livengoo-d as the designated representative of the Local Coastal Program - Citizens' Advisory - Confirmed the appointment of Tom the Huntington Beach Home Council to Committee. 11 204 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 TRACT 10485 - BOND RELEASE - MAHMOl1D KAVIANI - Authorized the release of the Guarantee and Warranty Bond, released the Faithful Performance Bond and the Monument Bond on property located southwest of Ash Street and Cypress Avenue, and instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the City Treasurer to notify the bonding company. LEASE AGREEMENT - CITY OWNED BUILDING - MITTELSTEDT - Approved and authorized execution o F an agreemen�etween tie City an and Sonia Mettelstedt for the lease of the City -owned building at 220 Main Street, for the sum of $600 per month. SPECIAL EVENTS BOARD PRESENTATION Mayor MacAllister announced that there would be a five minute visual presentation given by Don Burtis, Chairman of the Special Events Board, relative to the 4th of July parade. Mr. Burtis introduced the Special Events Board to Council and acknowledged several ex--officio members. He stated that the board would like to have one more volunteer. Efforts to raise funds for the parade were explained to Council. Mayor MacAllister commended the Special Events Boards on their efforts pertinaing to the 4th of July Parade. Tom Clark, Attorney representing Seaborg, Inc., the sponsor of Villa Warner Stock Cooperative, stated that he would be available to answer any questions or queries of tenants. Margaret L. Kelly, City, expressed concern in regard to the flooding of the Beach View Mobile Home parksite. She stated that this is the second year the park has been flooded, and this year residents have been forced to vacate their homes at night because of the flooding. Geor a Arnold, City, referred to the proposed transportation systems, discussed at the earlier 6:30 adjourned regular meeting. He urged Council to consider a trans- portation system for the City and approve a bus depot, giving reasons for his request. Joe Whalin , referred to Resolution No. 4848 which pertains to acquisition of real property adjacent to Huntington Central Park for public park purposes. He pointed out that there were other parks not developed within the City where the residents deserved the parks which were promised them and for which developers had paid fees. Mr. Whaling referred to the proposed transportation sites discussed at the earlier meeting and believed that something should be worked out to bring a transportation system to the City. William S. Smolen, City, stated that he represented, and was affiliated with Foxx Development Corp. of Huntington Beach. Mr. Smolen referred to the agenda item on. Final Tract 9671 - All of TT 9671 - Foxx Development Corp. He stated that there would be a financial hardship in paying recreation and park fees on all the units, when only a portion of them were being developed at this time. Mary Miller, City, stated that she was registering a protest to the eviction notice given by the Villa Warner Stock Cooperative, giving reasons for her protest. Comments on the matter were made by Councilman Thomas. Ed Zschoche, resident, referred to the bus terminal concept at Lake Street and Pacific Coast Highway and urged Council to approve same, giving reasons for his opinion. `5 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED On motion by Pattinson, second Mandic, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4845 and 4847 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 4845 - ADOPTED - TRUST FUND FOR CITY'S SENIOR CITIZENS "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A TRUST FUND FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF THE CITY'S SENIOR CITIZENS." RES NO 4847 - ADOPTED - PUBLIC NUISANCE DECLARATION - PUBLIC HEARING SET 4/21/80 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FINDING AND DECLARING THAT CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING IN THE CITY, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT DEPOSITED ON PUBLIC WAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE; AND FIXING TIME FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." RES NO 4846 - ADOPTED - TRAFFIC SIGNAL - GOLDENWEST/PALM The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4846 for Council's consideration. Councilwoman Bailey inquired what the estimated cost of the traffic signal would be and the status of construction, to which the Director of Public Works responded. Discussion was held between Council and staff on the matter. The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4846 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF GOLDENWEST STREET AND PALM AVENUE." A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Bailey, to adopt Resolution No. 4846. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None RES NO 4848 - ADOPTED - PROPERTY ACQUISITION - HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4848 for Council's consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTIAN REAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES, AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF SAID PROPERTY OR NEGOTIATION FOR ACQUISITION, AND DIRECTING ITS ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION." Councilman Thomas gave reasons why he was not prepared at;this time to approve adoption of Resolution No. 4848. He referred to comments made by Mr. Whaling, under Oral Communnications. Considerable discussion was held by Council and staff on the matter and an explanation of the matter was given by the Director of Community Services. I ,;�O(; Page #5 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 Following a reading by title, a motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Bailey, to adopt Resolution No. 4848. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Thomas ABSENT: None RES NO 4849 - ADOPTED - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - CONSOLIDATION REQUEST The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4849 for Council's consideration. The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4849 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO BE HELD JUNE 3, 1980 WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE, PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 23302.11 Councilwoman Bailey gave reasons why she was not in favor of $5,000 being spent to conduct a special municipal election. Mayor MacAllister gave reasons why he was in favor of adopting the resolution. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Resolution No. 4849. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Yoder, Finley .NOES: Mandic, Bailey ABSENT: None APPROPRIATION REVISION - CAPITAL - CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND - FLOPPY DISC DRIVE - POLICE DEPARTMENT - APPROVED-(KCA-8016) The City Administrator referred to his communication recommending that Council approve an appropriation increase for the Floppy Disc Drive, which allows the Police Department personnel to update the Automatic Vehicle Location System as well as serving as a reliable backup for re-establishing information in the computerized system when the system fails. Discussion was held by Council in regard to the fund involved. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister,to approve an appropriation revision of $1200 from Account #710738 (Electronic Data Air Conditioning System) to Account #710749 (Floppy Disc Drive). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None USE OF CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR WARNER AVENUE BRIDGE CROSSING - GAS TAX FUNDS - APPROVED The City Administrator referred to his communication recommending that Council approve an appropriation revision of $7,096 from Account #101593 (Contingency Fund) to Account #530390 (Public Works Contractual Services Account) for the bridge crossing on Warner Avenue. Discussion was held between Council and staff on the use of contingency funds and the Warner Avenue bridge crossing. Councilman Mandic suggested that the funds be taken from gas tax funds. This matter was further discussed by Council and staff, and the Director of Public Works in- formed Council that it would be more appropriate to use funds taken from the gas tax fund. 20,E Page #6 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Yoder, to approve an appropriation revision of $7,096 from Account #740012 (Miscellaneous Contingency Gas Tax Funds) to Account #530390 (Public Works Contractual Services Account) for the bridge crossing on Warner Avenue. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None ORIENTATION FOR ELECTION CANDIDATES - 2/23/80 The City Administrator referred to a communication from Jeri Chenelle, Senior Administrative Analyst, reporting on sessions which other cities held to orient election candidates by meeting with City Department Heads. He stated that Mayor MacAllister had suggested Saturday, February 23, 1980 as a possible date to meet with candidates. Councilman Thomas left the room. Following discussion, a motion was made by Yoder, seconded by Pattinson, that an orientation meeting for election candidates be held Saturday, February 23, 1980, Room B-7 and B-8, Civic Center, 9:00 A.M. to Noon. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas Councilman Thomas returned to the meeting. LEVEL II HIRINGS - CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXERCISE DISCRETION The City Administrator referred to positions which had been approved in the budget which have been delayed in some areas. He stated that department directors had indicated their preference in delaying these positions. However, he stated that the City was now in a position to bring on a number of permanent employees which had been approved by Council on its existing budget, but his concern is that there are three or four months before the budget is adopted and it is conceivable that people may be put into positions which might be terminated as a result of a reduced budget. He would like Council's direction on whether they would prefer staff to look at each position and give recommendations on whether or not it falls into the Level I or Level II budget. The City Administrator did not recommend hiring employees for a period of three to four months and possibly eliminating the positions after approval of the budget. Discussion was held by Council on the problems of delayed hirings. Mayor MacAllister referred to last year's policy and stated that if the City Administrator determines that a position should be filled, he may hire; also in the Level I he can hire, however, anything else must be held off until budget deliberations. Councilwoman Bailey suggested that the department heads themselves be asked how it affect them to hold off hiring. Discussion was held regarding the merits of contracting certain jobs outside of the City. I. 20's Page #7 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Thomas, to direct that past City policy be followed on those positions determined administratively to be of emergency in nature, and those positions which are in Level I budgeting, the City Administrator would proceed with hiring; and positions in any other level of budgeting held un- til after the budget process is completed. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Bailey HUNTINGTON BEACH TRANSPORTATION CENTER LOCATION STUDY APPROVED -.LOCATIONS DEFERRED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works regarding the Huntington Beach Transportation Center Location Study results, completed by P.B.Q. & D. On January 21, 1980, Council had approved the study but deferred concept approval. The Director of Public Works stated that he believed it appropriate that Council approve the study which had been completed by the consultant, as directed. He stated that the two major recommendations (1) the transportation terminal in the Huntington Center area and (2) the concept of a transportation terminal in the area of Lake Street at Pacific Coast Highway, could be acted upon separately. Considerable discussion was held by Council and staff on the two suggested trans- portation terminal sites. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Thomas, to approve the study but to withhold conceptual approval of the locations until a future date and request the Planning Commission to obtain public input. Councilwoman Bailey gave reasons why she was opposed to the motion. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried as follows: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Mandic, Bailey, Finley ABSENT: None 7 BEACH VIEW MOBILE HOME PARKSITE - FLOODING Mayor MacAllister referred to a prior speaker who had informed Council of the distress to residents of the Beach View Mobile Homes which had been caused by the flooding of the parksite from the Ocean View High School property. The situation was explained to him by the Director of Public Works. Other drainage problems in the City were discussed. Mayor MacAllister directed staff to bring back recommenda- tions necessary to alleviate some of the problems discussed. Councilman Thomas informed Council that he had received a message from Mr.. Miller, Manager of the Beach View Mobile Home Park, thanking the City for cleaning up the trailer park. Councilman Thomas referred to the problem of drainage at the site and gave reasons why he believed the Ocean View High School should not use the area adjacent to the park as a dump site. Councilman Pattinson stated that since more rain was predicted, he would feel better if the pumping systems were out to divert flooding. The Director of Public Works reported on the measures being taken by the City to divert flooding and the problem in getting adequate assistance in this field. Discussion was held by Council on the matter. '" Page #8 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 Z10 MORE INFORMATION ON BOLSA CHICA WETLANDS Mayor MacAllister expressed concern in regard to the designation of wetlands within the City, and what he considered to be more and more local control being lost. He stated that he had brought the matter up at the last League of Cities meeting and the majority of coastal cities were concerned and interested in working with the City in an effort to either change the definition of the wetlands or get back local control. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson to direct staff to look into actions that could be taken by Council, as an elected body, to ensure continued control over the wetlands property within the City. Considerable discussion was held by Council on the matter of controlling the wetlands. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey, Finley ABSENT: None PLASTIC PIPING FOR INTERIOR PLUMBING - TO BE RESEARCHED Councilman Mandic requested staff to look into the feasibility of using plastic piping for interior plumbing in new housing construction projects. LETTER OF APPRECIATION - CITY RAINSTORM CREWS Councilman Mandic requested that a letter of appreciation from the Mayor be sent to all City crews operating in the field during the recent rainstorms. FLOODING - STATE OF EMERGENCY CRITERIA - TO BE STUDIED Councilman Mandic stated that he had read in the newspaper that several cities had declared the recent floodings to be a 'state of emergency'. He inquired whether it would be advantageous to request that Huntington Beach be declared a 'state of emergency'. Discussion was held on the matter by Council and staff. The City Administrator stated that he would discuss the matter with George Thyden, Civil Defense Coordinator and report back to Council. WARNER AVE BRIDGE = POTENTIAL HAZARD - FLOODING Councilwoman Bailey expressed concern that if the rain continued,.the Warner Avenue Bridge might become a potential hazard. She inquired what could be done about the situation. Mayor MacAllister stated that a letter would be sent to the local senatorsand congressmen to see what could be done. ORD NO 2416 - INTRODUCTION FAILED - ITEM PRICING Councilwoman Bailey referred to Ordinance No. 2416 on item pricing, which had been considered by Council at the February 4, 1980 Council meeting. She urged Council to reconsider adopting the ordinance and gave reasons for her opinion. Council- woman Bailey read Ordinance No. 2416 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO NEW CHAPTER 8.02 ENTITLED, "CONSUMER COMMODITIES PRICING." A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Yoder, to reconsider Ordinance No. 2416. Following discussion by Council, a vote was taken on the motion which failed as follows: Page #9 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 AYES: Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister ABSENT: None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Councilwoman Finley referred to the relationship between Council and boards and commissions and stated that Council liaisons should be analyzed. Mayor MacAllister concurred, stating that he believed Council should meet annually with the boards and commissions. } FLEXIBILITY IN OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME ADDITIONS - MOTION TO RESEARCH FAIL D Councilwoman Finley requested the Director of Development Services to look into the flexibility in open space requirements for home additions. Considerable discussion was held by Council and staff on the matter. A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Pattinson, to request the Director of Development Services to research flexibility in open space requirements for home additions and report back his findings. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Pattinson, Bailey, Finley NOES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Yoder ABSENT: None VILLA WARNER STOCK COOPERATIVE - ORDINANCE TO BE AMENDED TO INCORPORATE STOCK C06PERATIVES UNDER THE SUBDIVISIONT Councilwoman Finley referred to the condominium conversion ordinance and stated that she hoped the present circumstances, as with the Villa Warner Stock Cooper- ative, would not be repeated in the future. She inquired why Council had not been aware of what was happening in the case of the Villa Warner conversions, adding that the Coastal Commission was notified. The City Attorney responded that the Villa Warner Stock Cooperative appears to be one which is clearly exempted and grandfathered in and is not affected by recent legislation which included stock cooperatives under the Subdivision Map Act. She stated that in regard to the future, the Attorney's office recommends that if Council so desires, the City's local ordinances should be modified to reflect that the stock cooperatives are covered by the Subdivision Map Act and must go through a certain procedure. With regard to condominium conversions, the City Attorney informed Council that her office had grave concerns about the use of the current Planned Residential Development ordinance for condominium conversions because it seemed to look more toward new construction rather than the existing residential units. 0 Considerable discussion was held between Council and staff on the matter. The City Attorney informed Council that as of January 1, 1980, since the City has no current local ordinance, any new stock cooperative which had been started through the system prior to this date would be grandfathered in, however, any new ones applying after that date, would be subject to the Subdivision Map Act, but it would be helpful to have it in the City's local ordinance. It is, therefore, the recommendation of the City Attorney's office that Council approve modification of the existing ordinances to include stock cooperatives under the City's procedure. Page #10 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 Councilman Mandic inquired whether there were any stock cooperatives in process at the present time at State level, adding that he would appreciate a rapid response. In regard to further regulations covering stock cooperatives, since the City does not have a conversion ordinance for stock cooperatives, he inquired whether the City applied its Planned Development standards, which are stricter than a conversion ordinance would be. The City Attorney and the Development Services Director responded to the matter. Considerable discussion was held between Council and staff and Councilman Thomas expressed concern as to whether the Villa Warner Stock Cooperative would be obliged to meet City codes in regard to parking and modifications. The City Administrator responded that a report would be forthcoming from the Director of Development Ser- vices on the process of reviewing this particular transaction in respect to inspection permit requirements, etc. Mary,Miller, City, addressed Council in regard to the Villa Warner Stock Cooperative, and stated that he mother had lived there for eight years, and along with many other people, her life was being disrupted by the conversion. She pointed out that many residents of Villa Warner lived on fixed incomes and many were senior citizens. She referred to the financial arrangements which had been offered the tenants by the owners. Discussion was held on the matter. Tom Clark, Jr., representing Villa Warner Stock Cooperative, explained the relocation benefits w is were offered to tenants of the Villa Warner complex, adding that there was a full-time force of people to explain the benefits. Discussion was held on the matter; it was determined that approximately $200,000 was being spent on re- location of the renters, involving some 256 units. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Finley, directing the City Attorney to return with modifications to the existing ordinance requiring stock cooperatives to be incorporated under the Subdivision Map Act. The motion carried unanimously. Further discussion was held regarding placing a moratorium on condominium conver- sions, stock cooperatives and any other type of conversion factor which can be built into taking people's homes away without due process through the City. The City Attorney explained the situation and responded that she would have the answers available together with information at the February 26th Council retreat. VACANCY TO BE ADVERTISED - REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor MacAllister directed that the vacancy on the Redevelopment Commission be advertised, pursuant to the Maddy Act. GARFIELD/MAIN DRAINAGE SYSTEM - TO BE STUDIED Councilman Thomas referred to the storm drain near the Foxx property, which is pumped out by the City and suggested that a temporary line could be put across the street so that the water could be run off into the storm drain. The Director of Public Works responded that he would study the matter and submit a report. Discussion was held on the matter. 212 Page #11 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 DRAINAGE PROBLEM - FOSS/POSS REPORT Following an inquiry by Councilman Thomas, the Director of Public Works was requested to report on the problem that A & Z Wrecking Company had encountered due to the flooding. The City Attorney informed Council that a judgment had been made in the Poss/Foss matter and a report would be submitted to Council in the near future. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION 09DINANCE Councilman Thomas expressed his concerns in regard to condominium conversions and displacement of tenants, inquiring what could be done to prevent this from happening in the future. The City Administrator responded. The City Attorney informed Council that she had available to Council, tapes from the California League of Cities meeting on discussion of condominium con- versions; with extra requirements attached by other cities, which could be included in the City's conversion ordinance. Discussion was held by Council on the matter and Councilman Mandic requested the City Attorney to make available to him all the information available on different aspects of condominium conversions. Councilwoman Finley suggested that a study session be held on the matter of condo- minium conversions in the near future. INVESTIGATION BY STAFF OF SIGN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING Councilman Yoder requested staff to investigate the feasibility of whether the City could request quotations for buying signs in an effort to save money. LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK - PHASE II - ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS APPRD The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director, recommending Council approve additional appropriations in the amount of $5,702.20 for authorized change orders relative to the landscape improvements at Huntington Central Park, Phase II. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Thomas, approving additional appro- priations in the amount of $5,702.20 for authorized change orders relative to the landscape improvements at Huntington Central Park, Phase II. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None t� PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY BETWEEN KUKUI DRIVE & KAMUELA DRIVE - TO REMAIN OPEN The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works regarding a petition received from several residents and a letter from the General Manager of Oda Nursery, requesting the closure of the pedestrian walk- way between Kukui Drive and Kamuela Drive. A communication had been received by the Department of Public Works from the Fountain Valley School District requesting that the walkway remain open for the children as it is the shortest and safest route to school. Page #12 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Pattinson, to approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the pedestrian walkway remain open until it is no longer needed by school -age children. The motion carried unanimously. ,-, 1�- RE UEST FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY - DATA COMPUTING EQUIPMENT - PROPOSALS RE UEST APPROVED The City Clerk referred to a communication from tie Development Services Director recommending that Council authorize the Department of Development Services to request proposals from responsible firms for the preparation of a feasibility study of alternative micro -data processing systems. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to authorize the Depart- ment of Development Services to request proposals from responsible firms for preparation of a feasibility study of alternative micro -data processing systems. Discussion was held regarding the Data -Processing Committee, which concerned Councilwoman Bailey, however, it was established that there was no longer such a committee. The Director of Development Services reported on the matter, following which a vote was taken, which carried as follows: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None FINAL TRACT 9671 - ALL OF TT 9671 - FOXX DEVELOPMENT CORP - APPROVED - ND 78-56 AUUME—D The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Development Services Director of Final -Tract 9671, all of TT 9671, on prpoerty located north of Warner Avenue and west of Beach Boulevard. Letter from Foxx Development Corp. requesting postponement of payment of park and recreation fees until such time as building permits issued included. Communications from the Department of Public Works and Community Services Department also attached. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Yoder, to adopt Negative Declaration No. 78-56, approve Final Tract Map 9671 pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth in S, 66474 of the Government Code, accept offer of dedication subject to completion of requirements stipulated, deny the request to delay payment of the park and recreation fees for Final Map 9671, and instruct the City Clerk not to affix her signature to the map nor release for preliminary processing by the County or for recordation until the following conditions have been complied with: (a) Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering, and inspections; (b) Certificate of Insurance; (c) Subdivision Agreement; (d) Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the Final Map, and (e) The Final Map shall be recorded prior to expiration'of Tentative Tract 9671 on March 5, 1981. Mayor MacAllister requested the CIty Administrator to clarify the matter which had been brought up pertaining to the difference of the two ordinances on the books, which he did. Considerable discussion was held on the ordinances by Council, and the request which had been made by the developer. The City Administrator explained to Council that the ordinance does not permit the waiving of fees. Following further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 14 Page #13 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION STATUS REPORT The City Clerk referred to a report from the Development Services Director re- garding expansion strategies for the Neighborhood Preservation/Rehabilitation Loans Program, prepared pursuant to Council's direction on January 7, 1980. Councilman Pattinson stated that he would like to have more back-up material from the Senior Housing and Community Development Specialist. He stated that he favored the project and suggested that the City process two loans and that perhaps additional funds could be obtained. RES NO 4850 - ADOPTED - WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR CITY MEASURE - 1980 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - The City Clerk presented a transmittal of Resolution No. 4850 for Council's consideration. The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4850 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A CITY MEASURE." On motion by Mandic, second Yoder, Council designated Mayor MacAllister and Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic to file a written argument for a City measure. The motion carried unanimously. On motion by Mandic, second Yoder, Council adopted Resoltuion No. 4850. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATIONS - BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS The City Clerk presented a communication from the Development Services Department regarding Council's request that the BZA public hearing notifications be analyzed for clarification, possible expansion of the area to which such notices are sent and the manner in which residents of homes surrounding proposed commercial uses receive their notices. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Thomas, to take no action on the matter. Discussion was held on the motion, following which a vote was taken which carried as follows: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Pattinson ABSENT: None BEACH BLVD AND FLORIDA STREET SEWERS (CC-398) --GOSH CONSTRUCTION CO The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that bids had been received for the construction of sanitary sewers in Beach Boulevard and Florida Street. The bids were opened on February 5, 1980 in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works. The bids submitted were as follows: 1. Gosh Construction Corporation $206,470.00 2. W. R. Company $215,244.40 3. Robert G. Castongia $244,388.00 (corrected) 4. Peter C. David $267,598.00 5. G. R. Frost $346,520.00 6. Valverde Construction $361,038.00 7. Savala Construction Company $404 904 00 Page #14 - Council Minutes - 2/19/80 A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Bailey, to award the contract for construction of sanitary sewers in Beach Boulevard and Florida Street to Gosh Construction Company, for a contract amount of $206,470, being the low bid, and directing the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders of the action, returning their bid bonds forthwith. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Thomas HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK - LAND ACQUISITION The Director of Community Services informed Council that he would like.to correct the earlier statement he made pertaining to the boundary of Huntington Central Park; he was incorrect in stating that the City had acquired all the lots, as there were some encyclopedia lots involved. ADJOURNMENT Mayor MacAllister adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to Tuesday, February 26, 1980, Edison Community Center, 7:30 P.M. ATTEST: . ,�/•J4.e*A- VI - City Cler-k- City Clerk and ex -of icio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California. 4t4 V. Mayor Pro-Tem 216