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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-02MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Tuesday, September 2, 1980 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Bailey called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The invocation was given by Brother Kevin, Assistant at St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Mandic Absent: Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly CITY ADMINISTRATOR DISMISSED The Mayor stated that pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code and Section 400 D of the City Charter she was announcing the action taken during the Executive Session.of the City Council held Monday, August 25, 1980. She stated that the meeting had been held for the purpose of the evaluation of the performance of the City Administrator, that following extensive discussion it was. decided to seek new leadership for the City and that the vote on the motion had been five to two, with Councilmembers Pattinson and Kelly opposing the action taken. PUBLIC NEARING - APPEAL TO PC DENIAL OF SSP 80-6/CARL KARCHER ENTERPRISES, INC - The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to con- sider an appeal filed by Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc. to the Planning Commission's denial of Special Sign Permit No. 80-6, a request to permit the installation of a 13' x 3' free-standing sign which has an overall height of 5'6". The proposed sign is to be located approximately seventy-five feet from an existing free-standing sign on Edinger Avenue. The subject sign is proposed to be located on the south side of Edinger Avenue, approximately 575 feet east of Gothard Street in the C4 H.ghway Com- mercial District. The Development Services Director recommended that the City Council uphold the Planning Commission denial of Special Sign Permit No. 80-6 and adopt the findings as imposed by the Planning Commission on August 5, 1980. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met, and that she had received a communication from Bob Holden, Site Development Coordinator for Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc. requesting that the hearing be continued to September 15, 1980. The Mayor declared the hearing open. On motion by Pattinson, second Finley, Council continued the public hearing to consider SSP No. 80-6 to September 15, 1980 by unanimous vote. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 9/2/80 PUBLIC HEARING - PETITION.FOR APPLICATION OF CVC 5.21107 TO PRIVATE STREET - HEARI A rrll n r Y Ct I ^AlfTT1111rM n n I c 7 n The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consi- der a petition submitted by James E. Neal, Sunset Orange Partnership, for application of Section 21107.7 of the State of California Vehicle Code to Hideout Circle, a twenty foot access easement located 170.68 feet south of the centerline of Neely Circle proceeding parallel between Neely Circle and Pearce Street and intersecting Green Street in Tract 184 for vehicle violation enforcement by the Police Department, The Police Department recommended that Council deny the request. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written pro- tests to the matter. The Mayor declared the hearing open. Marvin Ekedal stated that prior to the issuance of a building permit he had been advised that the Fire Department required assurance that Hideout Circle would remain free of vehicle parking, therefore, he requested that Council approve the Police Department enforcement of no parking on this private street. Jim Neal requested police enforcement of vehicle parking violations on Hideout Circle. He stated that there were only three proposed units in the development and that he agreed to install sprinklers and post no parking signs. There being no one to speak further on the matter and there being no protests filed either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Following discussion, a motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Finley, to continue the decision to consider a petition for application of CVC S. 21107 to Hideout Circle to October 6, 1980. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE - L D KING STUDY - RES NO 4914 - ADOPTED The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to con- sider adoption of the L. D. King study as a technical appendix to the City's existing Master Plan of Drainage. The L. D. King Study identified existing deficiencies in the City's storm drain system and sets forth a list of recommended improvements; and examines methods of financing needed storm drain facilities. Copies of the report and documents are available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Public Works. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve the adoption of the L. D. King Study as a technical appendix to the Master Plan of Drainage and adopt Resolution No. 4914 revising the City's drainage fee schedule and repealing Resolution No. 4600 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REVISING a CITY'S DRAINAGE FEE SCHEDULE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 4600." The Mayor declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Z.� Page #3 - Council Minutes - 9/2/80 On motion by Pattinson, second Mandic, Council approved the adoption of the L. D. King Study as a technical appendix to the Master Plan of Drainage and adopted Resolu- tion No. 4914 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 80-5 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2454 INTRODUCED- PERMITTED USES IN C2 DISTRIC The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consi- der Code Amendment 80--5, initiated by the Development Services Department, a propo- sal to amend Article 943, C2, Community Business District of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code in order to allow professional -office building in said district. This amendment will not alter any other portions of this district's requirements. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. The Mayor declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 2454 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9430.1 AND AMENDING SECTION 9430 RELATING TO PERMITTED USES IN THE C2 DISTRICT." On motion by Pattinson, second Finley, Council approved Code Amendment 80-5 and approved introduction.of Ordinance No. 2454 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Eric Matthews, City, stated that he was a former City employee and spoke regarding the Ca ifornia Employment Training Act (CETA) and the City Administrator. He suggested that the role of the Orange County Manpower Commission be redefined and act as a "watchdog" over CETA. Warren Hall, City Treasurer, stated his concerns regarding Resolution No. 4915 pertain- ing to the Management Employee's Organization agreement with the City and the fact that his salary as investment officer and risk manager had been deleted by the agreement. He requested that his name be reinserted in the resolution. Thomas Blackburn stated that he had worked for the City for twelve years and presented a petition to ouncil signed by City employees who opposed the termination of the employment of the City Administrator. He requested that Council reconsider their decision. George Arnold stated that he believed Council should have closed the Red Onion, 1_0 3. Page #4 - Council Minutes - 9/2/80 TELEGRAM TO BE SENT TO GOV BROWN RE OCTO Mayor Bailey announced that a telegram had been sent to Governor Brown encouraging , him to sign the Transportation District bill for Orange County. LETTER TO BE SENT TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE LEGAL AID SOCIETY Mayor Bailey stated that a letter had been received from the Legal Aid Society of Orange County stating that they are facing a twenty-five percent cutback in county revenue sharing funds; that the matter would be brought to the attention of the Board of Supervisors September 4th. She requested a statement from Council on the behalf of the Society. It was the consensus of Council that such a letter be sent. LIBRARY REgUEST FOR FUNDS FOR KITCHEN RENOVATION - DEFERRED TO 9115/80 Mayor Bailey stated that she had been informed that the Library had requested $4,300 to renovate kitchen facilities. The matter was deferred to September 15th. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED} Councilman Mandic requested that the item pertaining to the renewal of the Real Property Agent Agreement be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate considera- tion. The item pertaining to the bid award for construction of Building "C" at the Corporation Yard was removed for separate consideration. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by Mandic, second Finley, the following items were approved, as.recommmended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly MINUTES - Approved the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 18, 1980 and—tFe regular meeting of August 18, 1980 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. BIDS - CONSTRUCTION OF WATER OPERATIONS BLDG & STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CC-517 - Rejected all bids and directedstaff anJ project arcfiiteci to re uce costs by modifying build- ing plans and approved readvertising and rebidding. MEADOWLARK AIRPORT BOARD APPOINTMENTS - Approved the ap ointment of Don Dodge (pilot posytion and a ie am Juergens homeowner position to the Meadowlark Airport Board. MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET REVISIONS (RCA 80-38) - Reappropriated $1,993,705.71 of Housing andCommunityDevelopment Pr sects and rescinded prior FY 1980-81 appropriation for CETA (Comprehensive Employment Training Act) and approved appropriation as submitted. RENEWAL OF REAL PROPERTY AGENT AGREEMENT - CONTINUED TO 9/15/80 The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Department of Public Works of an agreement between the City and Charles Davis, Real Property Agent, renewing the present contract for a one year period expiring September 30. 1981. Page #5 - Council Minutes 9/2/80 Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Pattinson, to continue the consideration of the Real Property Agent Agreement to September 15, 1980. The. motion carried unanimously. BID AWARD - APPROVED - CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING "C" AT CORPORATION YARD - STAN HASE The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works recom- mending that Council award the contract for the construction of Building "C" at the Corporation Yard to Stan Hase Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $275,000, reject all other bids.and authorize the allocation to be increased by $120,000 from the Capital Outlay unappropriated balance. Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Bailey, to award the contract for the construction of Building "C" at the Corporation Yard to Stan Hase Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $275,000, reject all other bids and authorize the allocation to be increased by $120,000 from the'Capital Outlay unappropriated balance. The motion carried by the following roll call vote; AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly RES NO 4916 ADOPTED - MEO AGREEMENT - RISK MANAGER TO BE INCLUDED The City Administrator presented Resolution No. 4916 for Council's consideration "A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND. IMPLEMENTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES' ORGANIZATION FOR 1980-81." Discussion was held regarding the position of risk management and investment officer in relation to the elected office of City Treasurer, the City's employee system and the Management Employees' Organization. Councilman Pattinson suggested that the Mayor's Charter Revision Committee review the matter. On motion by Mandic, second Finley, Council adopted Resolution No. 4916 as amended to include the definition and job description of Risk Manager in the Management Employees' Organization agreement. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas,'MacAllister, Kelly PUBLIC4HEARING - APPEAL TO PC APPROVAL OF TT 11104/CUP 80-13/ND 80-27 - FORSTER APPEAL DENIED The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider an.appeal filed by Eleanor Forster to the Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Tract 11104, Conditional Use Permit 80-13 and Negative Declaration'80-27 on July 15, 1980. Said applications are for a 102 unit condominium development on 5.7 acres of property located on the south side of Warner Avenue, between Lynn and Sims Street in the R3-19 (Medium -High Density Residential) District. Exhibits are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The Mayor stated that Negative Declaration No. 80-27 would also be considered. Page #6 - Council Minutes - 9/2/80 The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. The Director of Development Services recommended that Council deny the appeal and up- hold the Planning Commission's approval of the applications subject to the findings set forth by the Planning Commission on July 15, 1980, The Mayor announced that a letter had been received from Eleanor Forster, the appellant, requesting that the appeal be withdrawn. The Mayor declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. On motion by Mandic, second Finley, Council sustained the decision of the Planning Commission and approved said application subject to the following findings set forth by the Planning Commission on July 15, 1980: (1) The proposed access entry off of Lynn Street will provide an adequate level of safety for automobiles and emergency vehicles entering and leaving the site; (2) The proposed development will not be detri- mental to the general health, welfare, safety, and convenience of the neighborhood of the City in general, nor detrimental or injurious to the value of property or improve- ments in the neighborhood or in the City in general; (3) The proposed development is generally consistent with objectives of planned unit development standards in achieving a development adapted to the terrain and compatible with the surrounding environment; (4) The proposed subdivision of this 5.7 gross acre parcel of land zoned R3-19, Medium Hi h Density Residential, is proposed to be constructed having 18.8 unit per gross acre; 5) The General Plan sets forth provisionsfor this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type of housing; (6) The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land was designated and the R3-19 zoning designation placed on the subject property; (7) The lot size, depth, frontage, street width, and through the use of a special permit, all other design and implementation features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map and supplementary City subdivision ordinances. The motion carried unanimously. MAIN STREET SEMI -MALL IMPROVEMENTS - APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works transmit- ting information regarding maintenance of wood versus concrete street fixtures relative to the Main Street Semi -Mall improvements. The Director of Public Works recommended that benches and tree planters utilized for semi -mall improvements be constructed with concrete, and that bollards and bollard type bicycle tie -downs be constructed with treated wood. Following discussion, a motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Finley, that benches and tree planters utilized for the.semi-mall improvements be constructed with concrete, and that bollards and bollard type bicycle tie -downs be constructed with treated wood. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: Pattinson ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly ■ Page #7 - Council Minutes - 9/2/80 GREER PARK RESTROOM DEMOLLTION - APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director re- garding the Greer Park restroom facility which has been experiencing continuous vandalism which has resulted in its closure. The Community Services Director recommended that Council authorize the demoliton and complete removal of the Greer Park restroom by City forces. On motion by Mandic, second Finley, Council authorized the demolition and complete removal of the Greer Park restroom by City forces. The motion carried unanimously. RE_EST TO LEASE PARKING SPACES ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA - DEFERRED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Development Services Director re- garding the request of Mr. Frank Shelton to lease parking spaces on City -owned property in the downtown area to serve as the required parking for a proposed roller rink. The Development Services Director recommended that Council approve in concept the leasing of City -owned property to satisfy the on -site parking requirements of Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code but not endorse the leasing .of any spedific re- quest, allowing review for the viability as to location, layout, and distance to the use being established to occur concurrently with the review for zoning entitlement. The Mayor announced that this matter would be deferred to September 15, 1980. CETA WORKERS AT SENIORS' CENTER - TRANSFER OF FUNDS - APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director regard- ing the funding of the CETA workers who staff the Senior's Recreation Center. The Community Services Director recommended that Council transfer $10,385 from the Contingency Fund to Temporary Salaries of Seniors' Center Program. On motion by Mandic, second Finley, Council approved the transfer of $10,385 from the Contingency Fund to Temporary Salaries of Seniors' Center Program by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly ORDINANCE NOS. 2447, 2452, 2453 DEFERRED TO 9/15/80 The City Clerk presented the following ordinances for adoption by Council. ORDINANCE NO. 2447 - STORAGE USES IN THE MI -A DISTRICT - DEFERRED TO 9/15/80 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9511 AND 9512 PERTAINING TO STORATE USES IN THE MI -A DISTRICT." ORDINANCE NO 2452 - EXEMPTING CERTAIN SERVICE USERS FROM CITY'S UTILITIES TAX flrrrnn n TA / G Ian "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 3.36.260 THROUGH 3.36.320 EXEMPTING CERTAIN SERVICE USERS FROM CITY'S UTILITIF;S TAX." 197 Page #8 - Council Minutes - 9/2/80 ORD NO 2453 - RI TO QUALIFIED MOBILEHOME - N-WARDER/E-BOLSA CHICA - ZC NO 80-7 - MEADOWLARK -DEE ED TO9 58 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO QUALIFIED MOBILEHOME DISTRICT ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF WARNER AVENUE AND EAST OF BOLSA CHICA STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 80-7)." The Mayor announced that consideration of Ordinance Nos. 2447, 2452 and 2453 would be continued to September 15, 1980. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bailey declared the regular meeting of the City Council.of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to September 15, 1980 at 6:30 P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk Poe - City Clerk and ex-officilo Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 1