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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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- 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Mayor Pro Tempore
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