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Home My WebLink About1982-09-13MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, September 13, 1982 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Mandic called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson., MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly Absent: Thomas RES NO 5161 - ADOPTED - COASTAL ENERGY IMPACT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION The City Clerk presented a communication from the Development Services Director regarding a Coastal Energy Impact Program Grant Application. The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5161 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR A COASTAL ENERGY IMPACT PROGRAM GRANT TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES OF THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION IN THE CITY'S COASTAL ZONE." Councilwoman Bailey stated for the record her concern regarding the control of the erection of on -shore support facilities following the erection of new off- shore oil facilities. On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council adopted Resolution No. 5161 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas PUBLIC HEARING - ELL.IS-GOLDENWEST SPECIFIC PLAN & EIR 82-1 - REFERRED TO STAFF The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report No. 82-1. The proposed Specific Plan includes a 290 acre area bounded on Ellis Avenue to the north, the City boundary to the west, Garfield and Ernest Avenue to the south, and a line extending north from Crystal Street to the east. The Mayor stated that the Specific Plan would be the zoning for the area and would include policies and regulations governing land use, circulation, grading, development standards open space corridors and other activities pertaining to development of the area. The Mayor stated that copies of the Specific Plan and a legal description of the area were on file in the Department of Develop- ment Services and that copies of the Plan were available for review at the Huntington Central Library and the City Clerk's Office The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publics' tion and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 9/13/82 The Director of Development Services presented a chronological history regard- ing the matter. Carol Inge, Assistant Planner, presented slides relative to the boundaries and zoning of the area. Mike Adams, Assistant Planner, spoke regarding the open space corridor, parcel size and the coordinating element. Charles Clark, Associate Planner, spoke regarding fragmentation of the land in part of the area, the Redevelopment Agency's role in the matter and financing of the improvements. Executive Session Mayor Mandic called an Executive Session of Council for the purpose of discus- sing"litigation matters. Recess - Reconvene The Mayor called a recess of Council at 8:13 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 8:22 P.M. Conflict of Interest - Mandic Mayor Mandic stated that he had been advised that he had a possible conflict of interest regarding the Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan and that he would not be voting on the matter. Continuation of. Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan Hearing The Mayor declared the hearing open. Al Bell spoke regarding land that would be required to be dedicated to the Homeowners Association. He stated his concern regarding the setbacks. Linda Moon, stated that she was an attorney representing Equestrian Trails, Inc., Corral 100. She spoke regarding open space, the ten acre parcel restriction and suggested that the area be confined to equestrian development. Sue Springer, manager of an equestrian stable, suggested several charges to the Specific Plan regarding the equine facilities. Phyllis Traylor related the experiences of her family living with horses in an urban neighborhood. Roger Swalin spoke regarding the need for perimeter trails, setbacks, grade on trails and fencing.. Jerry Lascoe, past -president of Equestrian Trails, Inc., Corral 100 requested that Council include sub -area 1 and 3 in the estate area. Howard Kanai requested that equal consideration be given equine use as to future oil development use. Page #3 - Council Minutes - 9/13/82 Jeanne Bornes stated that she lived in Fullerton. She offered examples from the cities of Fullerton and Chino regarding development with equestrian use. She stated that large expensive homes were not what was needed, rather, afford- able homes with space to keep a horse. She answered questions submitted by Councilmembers. Jim Hunt stated his concerns regarding open space and setbacks. Pat Monroe stated that she moved to Fullerton from Huntington Beach so that she could have the use of a good city trail system and a place to keep her horse in her backyard. David Dahl, real estate developers, stated his concern regarding the open space corridor in that it must have a single owner. He suggested allowing recreational use in the drainage swales. 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. Discussion was held by Council. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, to refer the matter back to staff with direction to review the input from this meeting, particularly higher density, a varying density including cluster units and with an equestrian overlay. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSTAIN: Mandic ABSENT: Thomas RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9:45 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:50 P.M. RENTAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY - OLD FIRE STATION SITE - HOLD PROPOSAL IN ABEYANCE - STAFF TO SOLICIT BIDS RE: OLD CITY YARD SITE The City Clerk presented a communication from the Office of Business and Indus- trial Enterprise. Steve Kohler, Senior Community Development Specialist, presented a history of funding and efforts toward development of housing. He suggested that the pro- gram could provide homes for people displaced through redevelopment. Discussion was held regarding using the old city yard as an alternate site for the project. Page #4 - Council Minutes - 9/13/82 A motion was made by Mayor Mandic to continue the matter to September 27, 1982. The'motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to disapprove the rental housing construction proposal and authorization for use of city proper- ty. Following discussion the motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Pattinson, to hold the proposal in abeyance and direct staff to solicit new bid proposals for the old city yard site. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Pattinson left the meeting at 10:45 P.M. CROSSING GUARD LIABILITY INSURANCE - APPROVED - REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Treasurer regarding renewal of the Crossing Guard.Liability Insurance for the period of September 21, 1982 to September 21, 1983. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to renew the Crossing Guard Liability policy with Agricultural Excess and Surplus Insurance Company in the amount of $3612 for the period of September 21, 1982 to September 21, 1983 >3 and further referred the matter to the Council Subcommittee on Crossing Guards. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas LABOR NEGOTIATOR - APPROVED - MARTIN J. MAYER ASSOCIATES The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a communication regarding the need for a labor negotiator. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to contract with Martin J. Mayer Associates for the sum of $2,000 to negotiate, on behalf of the City, with the Firemen's Association in October when the contract expires, and to direct the preparation of an agreement with Martin J. Mayer Associates to pro- vide on -going consultation in the field of employer -employee relations for a monthly retainer of $1,000 per month. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic,.Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas RES NO 5162 - ADOPTED - APPROVING SALE REAL PROPERTY_ - LOT 78_AND 113, BLOCK Y The City Administrator presented Resolution No. 5162 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (LOT 78 AND 113, BLOCK C AND LOT 89, BLOCK D) IN THE WARNER/GOLDENWEST PROJECT AREA FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." Page #5 - Council Minutes - 9/13/82 On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council adopted Resolution No. 5162 by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas SETTLEMENT COMMITTEE TO MEET 9/17/82_ Mayor Mandic stated that he had received a request from the City Attorney for a meeting of a Settlement Committee Friday, September 17, 1982 at 2:00 P.M. Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, second Kelly, that Mandic, Kelly and MacAllister would attend the Settlement Committee meeting to be held Friday, September 17, 1982 at 2:00 P.M. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly NOES: Bailey ABSTAIN: Finley ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas SURPLUS PROPERTY REVIEA - 10/4/82 Discussion was held regarding continuing the meeting or adjourning to a Study Session on September 20, 1982. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, that each Councilmember would turn in a list of surplus property with their opinion as to whether it should be sold, put to a specific use or held for future development; the list to be brought back to Council October 4, 1982. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES.: None ASSENT: Pattinson, Thomas ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn to a Study Session regarding mobilehome zoning and the Gothard Corridor redevelopment on September 20, 1982 at 6.00 P. M. in the Civic Center. ATTEST: ' � ff/► a�Ii City Clerk City Cleric and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California LL,g V0. - Mayor