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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-051 MI14UTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 5, 1982 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Finley called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. The Flag Ceremony was conducted by Girl Scout Troop #90 (Moffett School), Toni De Prosperis, Troop Leader, Judy Jones, Assistant Troop Leader. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Liz Kanter. The Invocation was given by Jennifer Jones of Girl Scout Troop #90. ROLL CALL Present: MacAllister, Finley, Mandic, Kelly Thomas (arrived 7:45 P.M.) Absent: Pattinson, Bailey PROCLAMATION - APRIL - "NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTH" Mayor Finley presented a plaque designating April "Neighborhood Watch t4onth" to Ann Sullivan, President of dei.ghborhood Watch and Suzie Wadja, from the Hunt- ington Beach Police Department. PROCLAMATION _ APRIL - "HUNTING_TON BEACH AQUATIC CLUB MONTH" Mayor Finley presented a plaque designating April "Huntington Beach Aquatic Club Month" to Head Coach Dave Pickford, members of the team Becci Ream and Steve Spanovich, and President of the Aquatic Club Joan Spanovich. PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL - ALLIED ARTS ASSOCIATES - ART GALLERY IN MAIN LIBRARY Mayor Finley accepted a check on behalf of Council from Brian Conley, Chairman of the Allied Arts Associates, as a reimbursement of funds used in creating an art gallery in the main library. PROCLAMATION - APRIL 18 24 - "LIBRARY WEEK" - ELLEN SCOTT - VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Mayor Finley presented a plaque.designating April 18 24 as "Library Week" to Ellen Scott, President of the Friends of the Library. Mayor Finley stated that Ellen Scott had been selected as "Volunteer of the Month" for the Month of April for her many hours at the library. PRESENTATION - Ilk;lNISTER' - KE14EFICK - PLANNING COf=1MISSION Mayor Finley presented plaques to Wes Bannister and Beverly Kenefick for their service on the Planning Cormission. `!67 Page #2 - Coucnil Minutes - 4/5/82 PRESENTATION - _JACQUELINE SCHMIDT - LIBRARY BOARD Mayor Finley presented a plaqe to Jacqueline Schmidt for her service on the Library Board since 1974. PRESENTATION - DR ORMOND WILKE - ALLIED ARTS BOARD Mayor Finley stated that a plaque had been prepared for Dr. Ormond Wilke in appreciation for his service on the. Allied Arts Board. Dr. Wilke was unable to be present. PRESENTATION - FROM BOY SCOUT TROOP 408 TO MANDIC & KELLY Arnie Bender expressed appreciation to Councilmembers Kelly and Mandic for. their assistance to Boy Scout Troop 408 soap box derby project with special and unique children. Two scouts presented plaques to Councilmen Mandic and Kelly. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR - MIKE RODGERS Mayor Finley announced that Mike Rodgers had been voted Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. PIO - HBFV BOARD OF REALTORS - JUDY SEVERY Mayor Finley announced that Judy Severy had been appointed Public Information Officer for the Huntington Beach -Fountain Valley Board of Realtors. PUBLIC HEARING - ZC 82-3 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2551 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - GW/ELLIS The Mayor announced.that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider. Zone Case 82-3, a request to change the zoning designation on approxi- mately 10 acres from RA-O-CD (Residential Agricultural District combined with Oil Production and within Civic District) to C2 (Community Business District combined with a Qualified Classification and with Oil Production Suffix) on said zone case. The Mayor stated that the subject property is located at the northwest corner of Goldenwest Street and Ellis Avenue. The City Clerk announced 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. 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. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Mandic, to approve Zone Case 82-3 and, after reading by title, approve introduction of Ordinance No. 2551 - "AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDIIIANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIO14 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM Page #3 - Council Minutes - 4/5/82 RESIDERTIAL AGRICULTURAL/CIVIC DISTRICT, COMBIKED WITH OIL PRODUCTION TO COM- MUNITY BUSINESS/QUALIFIED, COMBINED WITH OIL PRODUCTION Ufa REAL PROPERTY GEN- ERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ELLIS AVENUE AND GOLDENWEST STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 82-3)." The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Finley, Mandic, Kelly ;TOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO DENIAL OF SSP 81-8 - PC UPHELD - APPEAL DEEMED - MARTIN COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider an appeal filed to the Planning Comrnission's denial of Special Sign Permit #81-8, a request to permit a 200 square foot existing subdivision direc- tional sign to continue to be located on vacant property on the west side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 75 feet south of Damask Drive. The City Clerk announced 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. The Director of Development Services presented aerial and ground slides of the area. The Mayor declared the hearing open. Erdem Denktas, owner of a restaurant next to the sigh stated that the sign had een used for advertising display and that the size,of the sign obstructed the view of his restaurant which hurt his business. He stated that weeds were a serious problem on the lot and presented a fire hazard in the summer. He pre- sented photographs of the sign to Council. Jeff Barns stated that he represented Martin Communications, that the sign had been purchased a year ago and now only the subdivision directional information would be displayed. He stated that his company would be willing to now the lot, although they did not own the land; and further to post a $1000 bond to guarantee removal of the sign at the end of 1�2- years when their contract for the sign would end. There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The Director of Development Services gave a history of the sign. On motion by Mandic, second Thomas, Council upheld the Planning Commission and denied Special Sign Permit 31-8 and adopted the following findings: 1. The granting of a special sign permit to allow the continued use of a non -conforming sign would constitute the granting of a special privilege based on non-compliance with sign area, size, and locational criteria for subdivision directional signs. 2. The applicant has not demonstrated any exceptional or extraordinary circumstances that do not apply generally to properties allowing sub- division directional signs. Page #4 - Council Minutes - 4/5/82 3. The proposed use of this sign does obstruct pedestrian and vehicular vision to adjacent commercial property, and, therefore, is detrimental to the property located in the vicinity of such sign. 4. The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated that strict compliance with the Ordinance Code will result in a substantial hardship. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, Finley, Mandic WOES: MacAllister, Kelly ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey PUBLIC COMMENTS Richard Jensen stated that he owned a business downtown and that in the winter- time there was not enough Police protection. He cited drunks asleep in public, beggars and drug related problems in the area. He requested that a foot -officer be assigned to the area. Arlo Allen spoke regarding traffic control on Edinger between Bolsa Chica and Graham. He stated that he believed that the configuration for Graham and Bolsa Chica should be the same as Graham and Springdale. Alice Bowes thanked Councilwoman Bailey relative to a problem regarding the Edison plant. George Arnold stated his concern regarding trash in the alley in the downtown area and grease and water at a building in that area. He also spoke regarding street sweeping in the downtown area. Janice Fox ,stated her concerns regarding cars speeding on Edwards Street between Edwards hill and Slater Avenue. She cited the need for a crossing guard at Edwards and El Cortijo. . Carole Levi cited the need for a crossing guard at Edwards and El Cortijo. Dan Moss, Principal at Mesa View School, supported the Transportation Commission's recommendation regarding Edwards and E1 Cortijo. CONSENT CALENDAR =STEMS REMOVED Councilman MacAllister requested that the item pertaining to the bid award for maintenance on eight city parks be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Resolution No. 5110 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilman Kelly. At the request of Councilman Mandic the iten pertaining to removal of municipal pier fender piling was removed for separate consideration. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED On motion by Mandic, second MacAllister, Council approved the following items, as recommended, by the following roll call vote: Page #5 - Council Minutes - 4/5/82 AYES: MacAllister, Thorcias, Finley, 11andic, Kelly NOES: gone ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey MINUTES - Approved minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 15, 1982 and the regular meeting of March 15, 1982 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. AGREEMENT FOR STORM DRA114 COi1STRUCTION - STATE OF CALIFOR41A - Approved and authorized execution of the Temporary Use Permit and Agreement and Grant of Easement between the City and the State which grants the necessary right-of- way for construction and maintenance of a storm drain to serve the Main Street - 13th Street area. 1982-83 TENTATIVE BUDGET - WOCWB - Ratify the 1982-83 Tentative West Orange County Water Board Budget. BEACH AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS." CAL IFORH IA PARCEL 11AP 81-567 - THE SLATER VENTURE - Approved final map and accepted the offer of dedication pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on property located on the north side of Slater Avenue east of Gothard Street and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and to release for processing by the County. PARCEL MAP 31-571 - COAST COWHUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT - Approved final parcel map pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments on property located northeast of Gothard Street and Center Drive and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and to release for processing by the County. PARCEL MAP 81-583 = BRITISH MOTORS - Approved the final parcel map pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on property located on the south side of Buckingham Drive and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and to release for processing by the County. PARCEL MAP 82-551 - RUSSELL JEDINAK - Aprroved the final parcel reap and accepted t e offer of dedication pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on property located southeast of Warner Avenue and Leslie Lane and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and to release for processing by the County. TRACT 9438 - HOTICE OF COMPLETION - SIGNAL LANDMARK - Accepted improvements dejlcated for public use and released the Faithful Performance Bond on property located southeast of Indianapolis Avenue and Newland Street and instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the City Treasurer to notify the bonding company. Page #6 - Council Minutes - 4/5/82 CURZIO LEASE AGREEMENT - 3671 EDISON AVE - SALE OF PROPERTY - Approved and authorized execution of a five year lease agreement, without option to renew, between the City and Frederick Curzio, Sandblast and Metallizing, Inc., in the amount of $300 per month, and authorized the City Clerk to proceed with the sale of this property. AMENDMENT TO HOUSING REHABILITATION LOATJ PROGRAM GUIDELINES - Adopted proposed revisions of the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Gulfa ines to establish the following maximum loan Limits: Deferred Loan (out of Neighborhood Enhance- ment Areas $5,000); Deferred Loan (in Neighborhood Enhancement Areas - $10,.000). RES NO 5109 - ADOPTED - AUTHORIZING GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AU HORIZI56 GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATIONJ." ENERGY STUDY - CC-503 - CONTRACT AWARD - Awarded a contract to R.J.M. Associ- ates, Inc., to study, evaluate and provide recommendations on how to reduce electrical costs at various outdoor sports fields and recreational complexes. FINAL TRACT MAP 11593 - ALL OF TT 11593 - SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - ROBERT ZIN- NEGRABE - Approved Final Tract Map 11593, being all of Tentative Tract No. 1159 pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth in S. 66474 and S. 66458 of the Government Code, on property located on the east side of Delaware Street, approximately 450 feet north of Garfield Avenue; examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the secretary of the Planning Commission as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as filed with, amended and approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage: 1.137; Lots: 1; Developer: Robert J. Zinnegrabe, Huntington Beach, adopted map subject to stipulations as follows: Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage engineering and inspec- tins; Certificate of Insurance; Subdivision Agreement; Park and Recreation fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map, the final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract No. 11593 on March 15, 1983; Accepted'a certified check that has been posted with the Department of Public Works for the following items: Guarantee and Warrantee Bond, Monu- ment Bond, Faithful Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond and approved and authorized execution of -the Subdivision Agreement and further instructed the City Clerk that she shall not affix her signature to the map nor release such map for preliminary processing by the County or for recordation until the aforementioned conditions have been met. BID AWARD - MAINTENANCE OF CITY PARK FACILITIES - APPROVED - ENVIRONMENTAL CARE INC - PMC-001' The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works regarding maintenance of eight City parks. 3, 1 On motion by MacAllister, second Mandic, Council accepted the low bid of Environ- mental Care, Inc. in the amount of $4,386/mo - $52,635.96/yr for park mainte- nance on the following parks: Bolsa View, Moffett, Drew, Seabridge, Booster, Harbour View, Haven View and Tarbox, hold all other bids until execution of the contract and filing of bonds and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders and return their bid bonds. The bids were as follows: Page #7 - Council Minutes - 4/5/82 Environmental Care, Inc. $ 4,386.33/mo - Murray's Garden & Landscape 4,950.00/mo - .Landscape West 5,500.00/no - Toyo Landscaping Co. 6,380.00/mo - Canyon Gardens Landscape Co. 6,500.00/mo - Artistic Maintenance 6,600.00/mo - J & R Landscape Maintenance Co. 3,979.00/mo - California Landscape Maintenance, Inc. 12,470.00/mo - The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Finley, Mandic, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey 52,635.96/yr. 59,400.00/yr. 66,000.00/yr. 76,560.00/yr. 78,000.00/yr. 79,200.00/yr. 107,748.00/yr. 149,640.00/yr. RES NO 5110 - DEFERRED - APPOINTING A SMALL CLAIMS AGENT - COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - STAFF TO REPORT The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5110 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTIHGTON BEACH APPOINTING A SMALL CLAIMS AGE14T FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES." A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by MacAllister, to defer consideration of Resolution No. 5110 and request staff to supply further information on the matter. The nation carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Finley, Mandic, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey Councilman Kelly left the room. MUNICIPAL PIER FENDER PILING REMOVAL - APPROVED - JOHN MEEK COMPANY The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works regarding removal of municipal pier fender pilings. On motion by Mandic, second MacAllister, Council authorized the expenditure of $9,400 from the Capital Outlay Fund for Municipal Pier fender piling removal and -awarded a purchase order to the John Meek Company by the following roil call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas', Finley, Mandic NOES: (done ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey.(Kelly out of the room) SCHOOL CROSSING AT EDWARDS STREET & EL CORTIJO - FLASHING BEACON/TEMPORARY CRMSING GUARD APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works regarding the school crossing at Edwards Street and E1 Cortijo opposite Falling - water Drive. Page #8 - Council Minutes - 4/5/82 A motion was made by Mandic, secondeded by MacAllister, to install flashing yellow beacons at Edwards Street and E1 Cortijo opposite Fallingwater drive and that a temporary crossing guard be assigned until the beacons are in operation, or until the school semester terminates, whichever occurs first. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Finley, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey (Kelly out of the room) Councilman Kelly returned to the room. TRAFFIC C014TROL - EDINGER AVE AT WARREN & LILES - APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works relative to recent street improvements and traffic control implementations which have created concerns relative to parking and striping layouts on Edinger Avenue east and west of the Warren and Liles intersection. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by MacAllister, to refer the matter to the Transportation Commission for further study and to bring it back at the May 17, 1982 meeting: Following discussion, Councilman Mandic withdrew his motion and Councilman MacAllister withdrew his second. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mandic, to approve the expenditure of approximately $8,100 to provide an additional four feet of pavement on the north side of Edinger to allow the current lane configuration to shift northerly and permit cars to park on all of the south side of Edinger. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Finley, Mandic, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey PC APPOINTMENT - TOM LIVENGOOD On motion by Finley, second Mandic, Council ratified Mayor Finley's appointment of Tom Livengood to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously. PARKING IN DOWNTOWN AREA - REFERRED TO STAFF` Mayor Finley stated her concerns regarding parking in the downtwon area. Special coins for use in the parking meters and a reduced parking fine was discussed. It was the consensus of Council to refer the matter to staff to explore alternative methods of handling the parking problem in the downtown area. STREET CROSSING AT SPRINGDALE AND CROUPIER - REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION CUM - Mayor Finley stated her concerns regarding the intersection of Springdale and Croupier. Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council to refer the matter to the Transportation Commission. Page #9 - Council Minutes - 4/5/82 INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES COMMISSION Councilman Kelly stated that the new Industrial Enterprises Commission would meet April 14 at 9:30 A.M. in the Civic Center. STEVERSON MUD DUMP Councilman Kelly stated that he had received numerous communications from citi- zens regarding the Steverson Mud Dump. The Director of Development Services stated that no application of any kind had been received concerning the Mud Dump. PCTA Councilman MacAllister stated that the Public Cable Television Authority would meet April 8 at 7:30 A.M. at Mannys Restaurant. STEVERSON MUD DUMP Councilman Mandic stated that he spoke with one of the partners of the corp- oration of the Steverson Mud Dump and that they had not been approached yet by Fluor. CROSSWALK ATLANTA BETWEEN BROOKHURST/MAGNOLIA Councilman Thomas stated his concern regarding the crosswalk at Atlanta between Brookhurst and Magnolia and stated that he believed a crossing guard was needed in that area. The City Administrator stated that the traffic flow would be checked at the crosswalk. INTERSECTION CLAY/GOLDENWEST - REFERRED BACK TO TRANSPORATION COMMISSION Councilman Thomas stated his concern regarding the intersection of Clay and Goldenwest. Following discussion, a motion was made by Thomas, seconded by MacAllister, to refer consideration of the intersection at Clay and Goldenwest back to the Transportation Commission as a priority item and requested them to look at a workable solution to the problem and further suggested that the Commission explore the possiblity of making Clay a one-way street going west only with a demand signal. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES ADOPTED On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council adopted Ordinance Nos. 2546, 2550, 2547, 2548 and 2549, after reading by title, by the. following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Finley, Mandic, Kelly NOES: Thomas ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey 27 f; Page #10 - Council rlinutes - 4/5/82 ORD NO 2546 - ADOPTED - ZC 81-15 - S/ADAMS E/BEACH - SEABRIDGE SPECIFIC PLA14 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUHTIHGTOR BEACH ORDI NANCE CODE BY AMENDING. SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, COMBINED WITH OIL PRODUCTION, LOW -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, COMBINED WITH OIL PRODUCTION, AND LOW -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, COMBINED WITH 01 OIL PRODUCTION TO SEABRIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF ADAMS AND FAST OF BEACH BOULEVARD (ZONE CASE NO. 81-15)." ORD NO 2550 - ADOPTED - DM 13 - SEABRIDGE SPECIFIC -PLAN "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE CODE PLAN." RD NO 2547 - OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING .THE HUNTINGTO14 BEACH BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 13 TO INCORPORATE SEABRIDGE SPECIFIC - ENFORC 7.12 - ANI "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNI- CI PAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 7.12.290 RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER / . 1 2 . " ORD NO 2548 - ADOPTED - ZC 81-16 - VAN BUREN/ NEWMAN "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 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO OFFICE PROFESSIONAL ON REAL PROPERTY GEN- ERALLY LOCATED AT THE 4O RTHEAST CORNER OF VAN BURE11 STREET AND NEWMAN AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 81-16)." ORD NO 2549 - ADOPTED - ZC 82-1 - NIWARNER/E/ BOLSA CHICA "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 OFFICE PROFESSIONAL TO HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON REAL PROPERTY GEN- ERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WARNER AVENUE, EAST OF BOLSA CHICA STREET (ZONE CASE 140. 82-1 )." ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. 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