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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-03MINUTES Adjourned Regular Meeting Room B-8, Civic Center Monday, March 3, 1980 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 6:30 P.M. Said meeting had been called for the purpose of meeting jointly with the Community Services Commission. ROLL CALL - CITY COUNCIL Present: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley Absent: Thomas, MacAllister ROLL CALL - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Present:. Cooper, Costa, Hickey, Jensen, Kennedy, Mossteller, Osness, Rivera, Valentine, Vander Molen Absent: Roop RECREATIONAL ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN Chairwoman Vander Molen informed Council of the Commission's desire to better assist Council through the public hearing process and its advisory role on controversial issues. She stated the need to amend the General Plan to include a Recreational Element which would clearly outline the goals and objectives of the City concerning public parks and recreation. The Director of Community Services and the Director of Development Services reported on the matter. Considerable discussion was held between the Council and staff. Vince Moorhouse, Director of Community Services, reported on the need to amend the General Plan to include a Recreational Element which would clearly outline the goals and objectives of the City concerning public parks and recreation. He outlined the proposed public hearing process and stated that when the Recreational Element of the General Plan is adopted, ordinances should.be drafted to implement the procedures established in the Recreational Element. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Finley to instruct the Development Services Director to prepare a Recreational Element to the General Plan and that subsequent ordinances be prepared by the City Attorney to implement the procedures of that General Plan Amendment. The motion carried unanimously. FUTURE PARK DEVELOPMENT The Director of Community Services presented a report on the Commission's recom- mendation to eliminate 11 neighborhood parks from the Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan. This recommendation from the Commission was made pursuant to City Council direction for staff to provide alternatives on.15 neighbor- hood parks and delete possible parks from the list to be completed. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 The Director of Community Services stated that he had not had an opportunity to discuss with the Commission a conversation he had had with the Director of Development Services concerning the recommendation on some of the. park sfte.s in the Bolsa Chica. He stated that if the Bolsa Chica is developed, steps would need to be taken to preserve access to the waterways. Park sites in the Bola Chica on a General Plan would in effect preserve public access to the marine environment. Following discussion, Norm Worthy, Recreation and Parks Development Superin- tendent, presented a review of various items pertaining to future. pa.rk'deyelop- ment. Considerable discussion was held between the Council and staff, A motion was made by Pattinson that the Community Services Commission be. requested to start a public hearing process relative to park deletion, There was no second to the motion. It was determined that the matter of park deletion would be resolved through th.e precedures to be implemented in the forthcoming Recreational Element to the General Plan. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic declared the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council adjourned. City Clerk and ex-o fi.cio Cer of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: 6 i /-,) �4, , �4 � � . 4,4 VO, Tv,�� � I City Clerk ayor Pro Tempore " fil 1t.: !:V MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, March 3, 1980 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilman Yoder. The invocation was given by the Rev. Peggie Bassett, Church of Religious Science. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley Absent: MacAllister PROCLAMATION - "GIRL SCOUT WEEK" Mayor Pro Tempre Mandic proclaimed March 9-11, 1980 as "Girl Scout Week." Leader Sue Williamson, Cadette Scout Suzette Williamson, Junior Girl Scout Tiffany Williamson and Brownie Erin Cuny were present to accept the proclamation. PROCLAMATION - "PUBLIC SAFETY RECOGNITION MONTH" Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic proclaimed the month of March to be "Public Safety Recognition Month," and the presentation was accepted by Joyce Rollings, President of the Chamber of Commerce. RECOGNITION - WEBLOS CUB SCOUTS STS. SIMON & JUDE CHURCH Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic introduced the Weblos Cub Scouts from Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church and their Cub Master, Bob Drohan. The cub scouts were Pack No. 226 and were working on their 'Citizenship' badge. PROCLAMATION - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS - ONE DAY CLEANUP Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic proclaimed March 14 to be California Conservation Corp One -Day Cleanup. Margaret Gable, Director of the local center was present and accepted the proclamation. PRESENTATION - CO-WORKERS OF SHERWOOD BAILEY - O/C FIRE'AND PARAMEDIC PERSONNEL Councilwoman Ruth Bailey, together with.her husband.Sherwood, presented plaques to Steve Scott, Ron Brown, Marshall Collins and Joe. Martin, co-workers of Sherwood. They also presented medals to County of Orange Fire and Paramedic personnel, Bruce. Rusin, Richard Clauson, John Alien, Robert Ouellette, Pat Walker, Bill Anderson, James Perkins and Craig Anderson. Councilwoman Bailey commende& these people for having performed caridac pulmonary resuscitation upon Sherwood and saving his life. She introduced her family who were seated in the audience and stated that they Page #2 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 were all grateful for the life saving measures taken. Bill Reed, Public Relations Officer, was also commended for assisting in the preparation of the plaques and medals. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by Pattinson, second Bailey, the following items were approved, as recom- mended, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the Special Meeting of 2/12/80 and regular meeting of 2/19/80, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SENATE BILL 200 - PERIPHERAL CANAL - Supported SB 200 which authorizes construction of the peripheral canal which is needed to.ensure delivery of Northern California water to Southern California. MARINA COMMUNITY PARK - PICNIC TABLES/BENCHES INSTALLATION - Approved the installa- tion of eleven, 6-foot picnic tables and twenty-two 6- oot benches within the Marina Community Park group picnic shelter for approximately $12,000 from the Park Acquisition and Development Fund and authorized that bids be received for supply and installation, RELEASE OF GUARANTEE & WARRANTY BOND - TRACT 9698 - JEDINAK-SALMONSON - Authorized the release o t e Guarantee and Warranty Bond on property located on the west side of Newland Street, north of Talbert Avenue, and instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company of this action. SLATER/NEWLAND RETAINING WALL & SIDEWALK - PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS - CALL FOR BID C -4 - Allocated Gas ax Fun2s in t e amount of IIJ,200 for the construc- tion of a retaining wall and sidewalk at the southwest corner of Slater Avenue and Newland Street, approved plans and specifications, and authorized a call for bids. WHEELCHAIR RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS - PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS/CALL FOR BIDS - CC- - Approved pans and specifications or wheelchair ramps at variousloca- tions in the City and authorized the call for bids contingent upon permit from the California Department of Transportation. PARCEL MAP 79-575 - ALEX CROSMAN - Approved final parcel map and accepted offer of dedication pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments on property located on the south side of Dunbar Street, east of Bolsa Chica Street, and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and release for processing by the County. ASSEMBLY BILL 2077 - MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS - Approved AB 2077 which would require that a 2 3 vote of approval be obtain (Existing law allows the establishment of maintenace assessment districts unless there is a majority protest.) MUNICIPAL PIER - SAFETY NETS - Authorized the expenditure of an additional $1,925 or safety nets under the pier to protect the public from spalling concrete. ELLIS AVENUE SEWER AND YORKTOWN/WORCHESTER STORM DRAIN - CC-512 & CC-509 - PROMSTONAL RRVICES AGREEMENI- AcEepted t e proposal from L. P. Leav tt, P. E. & Associates for the design survey of the Ellis Avenue Sewer and Yorktown/Worchester 1 ILrtir Page #3 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 1 Storm Drain for a fee not to exceed $1,800 and approved and authorized the execu- tion of a professional service agreement. LIBRARY SERVICES CONSTRUCTION ACT APPLICATIONS - 1979/80 FOR MAJOR URBAN RESOURCE LIBRARIES - Approved t e acceptance by the Runtingion Beach Library of T5,907in _ e�unds for the purchase of library materials in the field of science and genealogy. SEMI -MALL IMPROVEMENTS ON MAIN STREET - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - TIE VOTE The City Clerk presented a communication from the. Director of Development Services. recommending the retention of a professional consultant to prepare the construction plans necessary to implement the Main Street semi -mall concept. Councilman Pattinson stated that he did not believe this item should be approved due to the possibility that many of the buildings in the downtown area may not remain due to the earthquake hazard. Following discussion, a motion was made by Bailey, second Mandic, to authorize the retention of a professional consultant to prepare the construction plans necessary to implement the Main Street semi -mall concept. The motion failed by the following tie vote: AYES: Mandic, Bailey, Finley NOES: Pattinson, Thomas, Yoder ABSENT: MacAllister INCREASE IN SCOPE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - DESIGN OF WARNER AVE-BRIDGE - CC-393 - PROED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works recommend- ing that Council approve an increase in the maximum amount of compensation from $37,000 to $51,000 for the design and preparation of.construction plans for the Warner Avenue Bridge. At the request of Councilwoman Finley, the Director of Public Works clarified the costs. On motion by Bailey, second Finley, Council approved an increase in the maximum amount of compensation from $37,000 to $51,000 for the design and preparation of construction plans for the Warner Avenue Bridge. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder,,Finley NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister Councilman Thomas left the Council Chamber. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 79-10 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2418 - ADO1 r n- .t NN k I T nA TMMAS - ND 79-78 - Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider Zone Case No. 79-10, a petition to rezone 3.99 acres of land located on the west side of Stewart Street, approximately 270'.feet north of Garfield Avenue from M1-0 (Light Manufacturing District combined with Oil'Production) and M1-0-CD (Light Manufacturing combined with Oil Production - Civic District) to Ml (Light Manufacturing District). 223 Page #4 Council Minutes 3/3/80 The Planning Commission has recommended that a portion.of the grope sty-':;e,'rezoned from M1-0-CD to M1-O, r �, The City Council will also consider adoption of Negative Declaratior[�0:%79­78: , The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notifications,, -publication and posting had been met and that no communications or -written. pro_tests'to",tNe matter had been received by her office. The Director of Development Services informed Council that aeri-alY s fdes'�were:; available. He referred to a letter dated February 20, 1980, from Mr,' -Thomas:':`., legal counsel Mr. Wayne Canterbury, which he stated clarified the posi.ti of dt the applicant. Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic declared the hearing open. .. = A'•.:. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being rso:pro,tests_. filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayoir.-!��, A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Pattinson, to adopt Negat ve-Dp-iti�elardtion No. 79-78, approve Zone Case No. 79-10 and after reading by title ,appro;intro duction of Ordinance No. 2418 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF-HUNT.IN TOM,.EACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 90 f-THEREOF TO, PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM LIGHT MANUFACTURING/CIVIC-DISTRI=CT ,C,OMBJNED.' WITH OIL PRODUCTION TO LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT COMBINED WITH 01 PRODUCTION.- ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF GARFIELD AVENUE ON STEWART STREET -(IONE.;'CAjSE NO. 79-10)." ,'- , The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister (Thomas out of the room) Councilman Thomas returned to the Council Chamber. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 79-11 - APPROVED - ORD 2419 - INTRODUCED - ND 79-80 ADOPTED - THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ORANGE Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider Zone Case No. 79-11, a petition.to rezone 4.1 acres of property located on the north side of Talbert Avenue approximately 1543' east of Beach Boulevard from SP-1 (Special District, Cemetery) to 'IQ" RA (Qualified Residential Agricultural District). The Council will also consider adoption of Negative Declaration No. 79-80. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publica- tion and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic delcared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either written or oral, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.Pro Tempore. Ll Page #5 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 The Clerk was directed to reading Ordinance No. 2419 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMEND- ING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM SPECIAL TO QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TALBERT AVENUE, EAST OF BEACH BOULEVARD (ZONE CHANGE NO. 79-11)." On motion by Pattinson, second Yoder, Council adopted Negative Declaration No. 79-80, approved Zone Case No. 79-11 and approved introduction of Ordinance No. 2419 by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Jerry Nash, representing the West Orange County YMCA, Chairman of the Capital. Development Committee, addressed Council and urged support of their proposal for Huntington Central Park, appearing later on the agenda. He complimented the Council and the Community Services Department for their concern that Huntington Central Park be developed properly. He commented on the fact that approval of the YMCA proposal would not involve tax -payers' money. Mrs. Margaret Kelly, resident of the Beach View Mobilehome Park,,requested that Council take action to correct the drainage problem which she believes causes the flooding at the park. Mr_. Tom Penderghast, resident and representative of the Beach View Mobilehome Park, reviewed the events` which had occurred during the last several weeks relative to the rains and the impact on the mobilehome park, He stressed the need for the problem to be rectified. He thanked the Lifeguard and Fire Departments for their assistance to the residents. He thanked Councilman Thomas for his interest in their cause. Mr. Penderghast outlined the problems which he believed were involved in. this problem, and recommended that the City work with the owners of the park to solve the problem and to keep the residents informed. Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the trash problem from the property adjacent to the mobilehome park which is owned by Ocean View High School and the staff's commun-tcation -with the District. The Council determined that Councilmembers'Yoder, Thomas and Mandic would meet with the school board members regarding the problem. Mr. Bill Rainforth, representing residents of the Oceanaire Apartments spoke regard- ing the rental increases, totaling $225 over the past six months, which is over 100%. He stated that the older residents were upset and were trying to relocate. He stated that these residents were being told that there is no agency that could help them. Councilman Pattinson recommended that Mr. Rainforth contact the Board of Realtors, a$ they have been of assistance in similar matters. Mr. George Arnold, spoke regarding the residence address of a Council candidate. He stated that he had learned from the Daily Pilot that there was not an Apt. #3, as the address given listed.. Mr. Arnold brought Council's attention to the condition of rain gutters on Main Street to Walnut and stated that they needed to be cleaned. He spoke regarding the deep holes in the alleys that become flooded. Mr. Arnold requested that Council re- quire apartment numbers on each door for safety reasons, such as fire and emergencies. Mr. Lee Miller, Manager of Beach View Mobilehome Park, spoke regarding the workings e rainage system on Gothard Street which affects the mobilehome park. Following discussion, the Mayor Pro Tempore stated that he and the Director of Public Works would meet with Mr. Miller at the mobilehome park. of Page #5 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 Councilwoman Finley asked if there could be an emergency measure taken to prevent further flooding at the mobilehome park and the Director of Public Works reported on the problems involved in berming. Mr. Bill Carrol, resident of the Beach View Mobilehome Park, spoke regarding what he be ieve is the cause of the flooding, citing inadequate drainage for the school. Mr. Tiny Hall, resident of Beach View Mobilehome Park, inquired if a pump could be brought in to standby to prevent future loss of residents' property. He expressed his appreciation to the Fire Department and the paramedics and all the others who helped on February 13th. The Director of Public Works stated that pumping had been considered, however, there was no place available to pump the water. Mrs. L nn Bolding, representative of Senior Outreach, stated that she had been at the mo ilehome park and requested that the City assist the residents in moving the steps back into place which had floated away. Mr. Tiny Hall, stated that it was his understanding that pumps used to come in this area and questioned why it could not be done. The Mayor Pro Tempore stated that this issue would be addressed following the visit to the site. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED On motion by Bailey, second Mandic, Council directed the Clerk to read Resolution Nos. 4852 and 4853 by title, and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister RES NO 4852 - ADOPTED - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP VS COUNTY "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO UNDERTAKE THE DEFENSE OF THE CITY IN THE MATTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION VS. COUNTY OF ORANGE, ET AL." RES NO 4853 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHES SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF HCP FOR PLANNING & FE SIBILIT UD "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING ELLIS AVENUE AS THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF A PLANNING AND FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE MASTER PLANNING OF SUCH PARK." RES NO 4854 - POLICY FOR MANAGEMENT OF REC & PARK PROPERTIES - DEFERRED The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4854 which had -been removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNTIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FORMULATING THE POLICY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RECREATIONAL AND PARK PROPERTIES IN THE CITY." Councilwoman Bailey requested clarification as to the type of uses, other than recreational, which could take place in the park. The Director of Community Services spoke regarding the matter. Councilwoman Bailey suggested that a provision be in- cluded in the policy whereby Council's approval would be necessary before certain uses were allowed. Councilwoman Bailey inquired'if the fair market value.would be reached in the sale of park property, by using open -space value, commercial value 2"G _ or by other means. The Director of Community Services reported on the matter. n I Page #7 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 Councilwoman Finley requested an opportunity to review the recommendations of the Community Services Commission prior to voting on the item. On motion by Thomas, second Mandic, Council deferred consideration of Resolution No. 4854 to the next regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. RES NO 4855 - ADOPTED - DESIGNATES POLLING PRECINCTS & ELECTIONS OFFICERS - GENERAL The City Clerk read Resolution No. 4855 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DESIGNATING POLLING PRECINCTS AND ELECTION OFFICERS FOR A MUNICIPAL ELECTION. TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1980." On motion by Finley, second Bailey, Council adopted Resolution No. 4855 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister REFERENDUM MEASURE FOR 6/3/80 BALLOT - CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE RESOLUTION The City Administrator brought Council's attention to a communication from the . Director of Development Services which had been provided to Council regarding a resolution before the Orange County Board of Supervisors calling a special consoli- dated election for June 3, 1980 for the purpose of presenting to the voters within unincorporated areas an Article XXXIV Referendum. The City Administrator stated that he had been informed that the County had adopted said resolution, and that the resolution provided that cities within the County may have the referendum placed on local ballots by the passage of a like resolution. On motion by Bailey, second Pattinson, Council directed the City Attorney to pre- pare a resolution calling a special election for June 3, 1980 for the purpose of presenting to the voters of Huntington Beach the question of whether low rent housing projects shall be authorized within the City. Motion carried unanimously. MARCH MEETING SCHEDULE The City Administrator presented several dates to Council which had been suggested as possible meetings for the month of March. On motion by Pattinson, second Finley, Council determined that an adjourned meeting would be called for March 10, 1980 to hold an Executive Session to discuss the Huntington Beach Inn and to continue the City Council/Staff Retreat to discuss roles and relationships. Motion carried unanimously. The City Administrator reminded Council of the meeting to be held with the Library Board on March 17, 1980 at 6:30 P.M. The Council determined that at the March 17, 1980 Council meeting they would consider holding a third budget review on March 31, 1980. A'tentative date of May 5, 1980 was selected to meet with the Environmental Board. 227 . Page #8 - Council Minutes; - 3/3/80 CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS ONE DAY CLEAN-UP The City Administrator referred to his communication dated March 3, 1980 regarding the California Conservation Corps One Day Clean -Up.. He stated that it would not be necessary to approve an agreement with the California Conservation Corps and that the issuance of a proclamation delcaring March 14, 1980 to be "California Conservation Corps Day" was sufficient. INTERIM ORDINANCE NO 2420 - ADOPTED - FOUR MONTH MORATORIUM ON CONYERS The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of Ordinance No. 2420 - "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING MULTIPLE RENTAL DWELLINGS TO CONDOMINIUMS, STOCK COOPERATIVE, OR TO COMMUNITY APARTMENT PRO- JECTS IN THE CITY." Councilman Pattinson stated that he believed a 30 day, rather than four month moratorium, would be more appropriate. Councilman Thomas stated that he favored the proposed ordinance, and if the ordinance was not needed for the full four months, it could be repealed at an earlier date. Discussion was held between the Council, and City Attorney. A motion was made by Pattinson to adopt said ordinance, but that it be amended to provide for a 30 day moratorium rather than a four month moratorium. The motion died for -lack of a second. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Pattinson,.to adopt said ordinance but that it be amended to provide for a 60 day.moratorium rather than a four month moratorium. The Director of Development Services reported on the matter. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Bailey NOES: Thomas, Mandic, Yoder, Finley ABSENT: MacAllister Further discussion was held on the proposed ordinance. Following a reading by title, on motion by Thomas, second Yoder, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2420 by the following roll call vote AYES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSTAIN: Pattinson ABSENT: MacAllister Councilman Thomas left the room. ORD NO 2416 - GASOLINE PRICING - INTRODUCED AS AMENDED The Cleric was directed to read Ordinance No. 2416 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERE- TO NEW CHAPTER 5.34 ENTITLED, "GASOLINE PRICING." Councilman Pattinson stated that he believed a penalty clause should be added to the ordinance so that said ordinance would be enforceable: Page #9 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 The City Attorney recommended that S. 5.34.040 be inserted as follows: Viol ation--Penalt . Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed six (b) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or por- tion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued, or permitted. On motion by Pattinson, second Bailey, Council approved introduction of Ordinance No. 2416, as amended, by the following vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister, (Thomas - out of room) ORD NO 24.17 - REPEALS ORD NO 1843 — MANAGEMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS. PROPERTIES The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2417 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1843." On motion by Pattinson, second Bailey, Council continued consideration of Ordinance No. 2417 to the March 17, 1980 meeting to be considered in conjunction with Resolution No. 4854, deferred earlier in the evening. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister, (Thomas - out of room) RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CETA AD HOC COMMITTEE - APPROVED Councilman Pattinson reported on the recommendations of the CETA Ad Hoc Committee set forth in their communication dated February 28, 1980 and which had been unanimously recommended by said committee. On motion by Mandic, second Bailey, Council approved the recommendations of the CETA Ad Hoc Committee as follows: THAT the City should assume the administration of the public service employ- ment portion of the CETA Program for the needs of the City of Huntington Beach only. THAT the Edison building operation will no longer be.used for'CETA purposes. THAT the management of the program will be regulated through the City Admin- istrator's office in conjunction with representatives from Personnel, the City Attorney's office and Finance with no new City employees. THAT there will be strict accounting procedures and monitoring throughout the program, vis-a-vis the Committee that has been structured from Admin- istration, Personnel, City Attorney's office and Finance with periodic . reports to the Council. THAT use of CETA funds will strictly adhere to the Federal guidelines. ,y,y Page #10 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister, (Thomas - out of room) MAYORS' MEETING WITH SUPERVISOR RILEY - 3/21/80 Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic reminded the Council of a Mayors'.meeting to be held with Supervisor Riley on March 21, 1980, and that Huntington Beach was the,Host City. DOWNTOWN SEISMIC SAFETY STUDY The Mayor Pro Tempore expressed his concern with some of the newspaper articles regarding the downtown seismic safety study. He stated that he believed some of the information may be inaccurate and that he also believed the reported one year time frame was actually two years. The Director of Development Services reported on the matter, stating that after his department analyzes the report it would be presented to Council. He stated that it was a two year period rather than a one year. period. HUNTINGTON BEACH TRANSPORTATION CENTER LOCATION STUDY Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic stated that at the last Council meeting the Council had voted to refer the concept of the Huntington Beach Transportation Center Location Study to the Planning Commission and.that he was concerned that the Orange County Transit District be apprised of Council's intent. The Director of Development Services stated that it had not yet been scheduled for the Planning Commission Agenda, as the Planning and Department of Public Works staff, Orange County Transportation District staff are looking at alternative sites as the Council had directed. He stated that a public hearing would be scheduled before the Planning Commission and those alternatives as well as the .one selected would be analyzed and then brought before the Council with a recommendation. He further'stated that the alternative sites had not yet been received from the Orange County Transit District. Mayor Pro Tempore Mandic stated that it had been suggested to him that perhaps a .joint venture could be considered for the development of a multi -story parking structure, with the buses underneath, for the Orange and Main site. Councilman Thomas returned to the meeting. ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE DISABLED DISSOLVED. Councilwoman Bailey stated that Council had received a letter from the Acting Chair- man of the Advisory Board for the Disabled stating that the Board had dissolved as Council had anticipated. She stated that he had requested that Council approve their action and that Council recommend that he become a member of the Human Resources Board. On motion by Bailey, second Pattinson, Council approved the dissolution of the Advisory Board for the Disabled. Motion carried unanimously. The Council suggested that the Human Resources Board start their own sub -committee until such time as a position is available on the Human Resources Board for a 230 representative of the disabled community. Page #11 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 COMMUNITY CLINIC RELOCATION On motion by Bailey, second Pattinson, Council directed that the use of the Edison Building be considered by the staff and Community Services Commission, as well as the other sites that had previously been suggested. Motion carried unanimously. STATUS OF EDINGER AVENUE - DPW REPORT REQUESTED Councilwoman Finley requested the Director of Public Works to provide Council with information relative to the status of Edinger Avenue as it goes to the Aquatic Park, as she has received inquiries due to the problem of the unfinished side of the road and the traffic gets.worse as Trinidad Island and other developments are completed. On motion by Finley, second Bailey, Council directed the Department of Public Works to provide Council with information relative to the status of Edinger Avenue. Motion. carried unanimously. SEWER, DRAINAGE WATER, FISCAL IMPACT STUDIES Councilwoman Finley requested that the Department of Public Works.and Development Services Department provide Council with information as to how the drainage, sewer, water, fiscal impact studies are goint to be used, the position the City is in to utilize the studies and to keep them up to date so that they can continue to be used. On motion by Finley, second Bailey, Council directed the Department of Public Works and the Development Services Department to provide Council with information on the utilization of the,drainage, sewer, water, fiscal impact studies, including how the studies are going to be used, the position the City is in to utilize the studies and to.keep them up to date for continued use. Motion carried unanimously. SIGN AT LIBRARY A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Bailey to direct staff to prepare a report as to what the cost would be to erect a sign on Goldenwest Street indicating, in both directions, "Library" at.Coldenwest and Talbert. Motion carried unanimously. YMCA PROPOSAL FOR HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director trans- mitting a proposal from the YMCA to lease approximately two acres of land in Huntington Central Park for the purpose of constructing a YMCA facility. Councilman Pattinson stated that he believed proposals such as this one is the way. to which the City's park system can function. Councilwoman Bailey stated that she favored the proposal. She questioned whether other organizations had been contacted which might be interested in doing the same thing. She inquired as to the previous actions taken by Council relative to priorities in Central Park and the location of activities relative to the Master Plan. She also questioned whether this proposed use would be open to the public. Mr. Jerry Nash, representing the West Orange County YMCA, Chairman of the Capital Development Committee, informed Council that it would be open to non-members. Discussion was held between the Council and staff. Page #12 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 On motion by Pattinson, second Yoder, Council authorized staff and the City's real estate consultant, Mr. Charles Pollyea, to commence negotiations for a long-term lease with the YMCA: Mr. Pollyea currently on contract to the City with a balance of $13,105 remaining in account as of 1/80. The motion carried unanimously. MEMORIAL TO THOMAS G. BUSHARD APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director recommending that the gymnasium to be constructed at Bushard School adjacent to Bushard Park be named the "Thomas G. Bushard Gynmasium." On motion by Pattinson, second Mandic, Council approved the recommendi.on;that the gymnasium to be constructed at Bushard School be named the "Thomas G..Bushard Gymnasium." The motion carried unanimously. OIL LINE - EAST SIDE OF GOLDENWEST AT ELLIS - CC-462 CONTINUED TO 3/10/80 The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that field investigations have shown that existing oil lines are located along the east side of Goldenwest at Ellis and that the street cannot be widened as approved in conjunction with the installation of traffic signals at the intersection unless the oil lines are relocated. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Finley to reduce the amount of widening along the east side of Goldenwest so that the oil lines are not affected by this project. Councilwoman Bailey and Councilman Thomas stated reasons why they believed that the widening should proceed. The Director of Public Works reported on the matter stating that if the City waits for a larger project, the City would not have to pay for the entire project. The motion failed by the following tie vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey NOES: Pattinson, Yoder, Finley ABSENT: MacAllister On motion by Pattinson, second the oil lines on the east side to an adjourned Council meeting unanimously. Mandic, Council directed that the item pertaining to of Goldenwest at Ellis - Project CC-462 be continued to be called for March 10, 1980. Motion carried PARKING LOT ON SURPLUS STATE PROPERTY-- PCH & BEACH BLVD - APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director relative to Council's request that staff prepare cost estimates for construction of.a parking lot on property being purchased from the State at the corner of Pacific Coast .Highway and Beach Boulevard. On motion by Bailey, second Pattinson, Council authorized the Community Services 'Department to construct and operate a seasonal parking lot on subject property, and that the Community Services Department investigate options for use of the property that a cost analysis be made relative to the possibility of establishing a Recreational Vehicle operation use. Motion carried unanimously. ti�� Page #13 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 RES NO 4856 - PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF SURPLUS CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - CONTINUES TO 3 17/80 The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works regarding a proposal from Robert Curtis to exchange land and street improvements at the south- east corner of Warner Avenue and Sims Street in return for the City declaring surplus and conveying to him two City -owned strips of land approximately 10' in width and located adjacent to his property. Also presented was proposed Resolution No. 4856 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SURPLUS AND STATING ITS INTENTION TO SELL SUCH SURPLUS PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF WARNER AVENUE AND WEST OF LYNN STREET." The Director of Development Services, its response to questions by Councilwoman Finley, reported on the issue. The Director of Public Works also spoke regarding the matter. Councilman Thomas inquired as to the authority of the City to trade property and the City Administrator responded. Councilman Thomas gave reasons why he did not believe the property exchange should be approved. The City Attorney informed Council that in 1979 there was a provision added to the ordinance code allowing the exchange of city property. Councilman Mandic stated that he would like clarification relative to the history of the properties involved. On motion by Finley, second Yoder, Council directed that Resolution No. 4856 relative to the proposed exchange of surplus city -owned property be continued to the March 17, 1980 for staff input relative to Councilman Thomas' concerns. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister (Pattinson - out of room) STREET SWEEPING - RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works regarding the need to improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of the city's street sweeping program. Councilman Pattinson questioned the portion of the recommendation which would authorize transfer of $5,600 from Police Department permanent salaries to the Police Department Parking Enforcement Program temporary salaries. The City Administrator reported on the matter. A motion was made by Mandic, second Bailey, to approve the following recommendations: 1. Authorize the expenditure of approximately $57,000 for five years from Capital Outlay Funds to lease -purchase four new street sweepers. 2. Reduce personnel in the Public Works Department by One Equipment Operator. 3. Make a commitment to retain in-house street sweeping rather than contract- ing for this service. 4. Authorize purchase and installation of parking prohibition signs at an estimated cost of $15,000 for sweeping each side of streets in the town - lot area bounded by Lake, Pacific Coast Highway, Goldenwest and Palm and.. authorize strict enforcement of these signs. Page #14 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 5. Authorize transfer of $5,600 from Police Department permanent salaries to the Police Department Parking Enforcement Program temporary salaries. 6. Authorize the initiation of a public information program regarding street sweeping for all other areas of the City at an estimated cost of $5,000.00, from the Capital outlay Fund. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister CALEX PAVING COMPANY - APPROPRIATION OF DRAINAGE FUNDS APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that bids had been received for the improvements on Talbert Avenue, darner Avenue, Goldenwest Street, Graham Street, Edinger Avenue, Gothard Street and Palmdale Street. The bids were opened on February 20, 1980, in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works. The bids submitted were as follows: Calex Paving Company Silveri and Ruiz Sully -Miller Griffith Company Fleming Engineering A.F.R. Construction Lunsdaine Construction Masonry Engineers $ 1,017,281.80 - corrected $ 1,028,369.80 $ 1,044,025.80 - corrected $ 1,086,159.80 $ 1,142,167.80 $ 1,200,211.30 $ 1,202,074.50 $ 1,242,757.25 A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Finley, to award the contract for the improve- ments on Talbert Avenue, Warner Avenue, Goldenwest Street, Graham Street, Edinger Avenue, Gothard Street and Palmdale Street, Project'CC-248/412 to Calex Paving Company, the lowest responsible bidder for a bid amount of $1,017,281.80, hold all other bids until Calex Paving Company has executed the contract for said work and filed the necessary bonds and insurance, direct the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders of the action, and return their.bid bonds forthwith, and further appropriate drainage funds in the amount of $150,000 for the portion of the Gothard/Talbert storm drain included in the Talbert Improvement Project. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister FINANCE DIRECTOR ARGUELLO TO SERVE AS ACTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR The City Administrator informed Council that Mr. Frank Arguello, Finance Director, would serve as Acting City Administrator at the March 10th and March 17th Council meetings. 23-1 Page #15 - Council Minutes - 3/3/80 ADJOURNMENT The Mayor Pro Tempore adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach -to Monday, March 10, 1980 at 7:00 P.M., in the Council Chamber. ATTEST: City Clerk City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Y` • Mayor Pro Tempore 5