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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-07MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, March 7, 1983 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 the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly Absent: Pattinson, Thomas PROPOSED SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PROJECT The Director of Business and Industrial Enterprise presented a report on the proposed Senior Citizen Housing Project. He recommended bringing in an experienced developer through a cooperative agreement to carry out the Talbert -Beach Redevelopment Project. He stated that the property owners involved in the project were in favor of the concept. General discussion was held regarding the matter. I&lIlk ral11!J11ELrrlon, hi Mayor Mandic.adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST - City ity Clerk Mayor KOO" 1 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, March 7, 1983 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Mandic called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. FLAG CEREMONY - INVOCATION The Flag Ceremony was conducted Adventure Club, composed of 6th Amanda Lepper. The Invocation ROLL CALL by Camp Fire, Inc., Troop Ko Wa Wu Li's graders. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by was given by Linda Becker. Present: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly Absent: Pattinson, Thomas PRESENTATION - $20,159.88 CHECK TO UNITED WAY FROM HB CITY EMPLOYEES Mayor Mandic announced that a check in the amount $20,159.88 would be presented to Norma Gibbs and Pat Rivenes, President of United Way of West Orange County, by Dick Boucher, Chairman of the Huntington Beach Board of the United Way. PROCLAMATION — MARCH 13-19 - CAMP FIRE BIRTHDAY WEEK Mayor Mandic presented a proclamation designating March 13 to March 19 as "Camp Fire Birthday Week" to Amanda Lepper, member of the Camp Fire Girls. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO PC DENIAL OF SSP 82-7 - JIMMY MCGEE - CONTINUED OPEN TO 3/21/83 Mayor Mandic announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing, continued open from February 7, 1983, for the purpose of considering an appeal to the denial by the Planning Commission of Special Sign Permit No. 82-7, a request to permit a free-standing pole sign with a height of fourteen feet and an area of forty square feet to be located approximately 400 feet east of Springdale Street along the north side of Warner Avenue in the C4 (Highway Commercial District) - 5902 Warner Avenue. The Mayor stated that a communication dated February 24, 1983 requesting the withdrawal of the appeal had been received from the appellant. Mayor Mandic declared the hearing open. 77 Page 2 - Council Minutes - 3/7/83 On motion by Finley, second MacAllister, Council approved the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal pursuant to a communication received from Jimmy McGee dated February 24, 1983. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - ZC 83-1 - WARNER/EDWARDS�- CONTINUED OPEN TO 3/21/83 Mayor Mandic announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider a request to rezone 9+ acres of property located at the northwest corner of Warner Avenue and Edwards Street from R3 (Medium -High Density Residential District) to R4-30 (thigh Density Residential District - Maximum 30 units per acre). Mayor Mandic stated that he had received a request from a councilmember to continue the matter to the next meeting and that the applicant had agreed to the continuation. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notificaton, publication and posting had been met. The Mayor declared the hearing open. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bailey, to continue the public hearing open to March 21, 1983. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 83-1 - CONTINUED OPEN TO 3/21/83 The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing.to consider Code Amendment No. 82-1, a request to amend Article 945, C3 General Business District which will bring the parking requirements (Section 9456) into conformance with Article 979, Off -Street Parking. The amendment would also establish provisions for an in -lieu to be paid to the City and/or a Parking Autority when off-street parking cannot be accommodated. 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 Development Services Director explained the changes in the proposed code amendment. General discussion was held regarding the matter. Mayor Mandic declared the hearing open. A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Bailey, to continue the public. hearing open to March 21, 1983. The motion carried unanimously. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Mandic announced that a joint meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency had been called. AGENCY MINUTES - APPROVED The Clerk presented the minutes of the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency held February 22, 1983. Page 3 - Council Minutes - 3/7/83 On motion by MacAllister, second Finley, the Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of February 22, 1983 as written and on file in the Office of the Clerk. The motion carried unanimously. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #1 - APPROVED - MICHAEL J WAGNER & ASSOCIATES INC - RMEVE[OPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Office of Business & Industrial Enterprise of a supplemental agreement between the City and Michael J. Magner & Associates, Inc., to provide redevelopment consultant services. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute said agreement for a one-year term with services not to exceed thirty hours per month at a total rate of $50 per hour. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas RECESS - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Chairman recessed the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Reach. PUBLIC COMMENTS 'E Dan Hunter stated his concern as to why his neighborhood was flooded. He stated that he had been told that certain pumps had been shut off which resulted in his neighborhood being flooded. The Director of Public Works stated that the channels were under the jurisdiction of the Orange County Flood Control District and explained why the pumps may have been shut off. Mayor Mandic stated that staff would look into the matter. Jerry Lascoe, President of Equestrian Trails, Inc., stated his concern regarding equestrian trails in Central Park. He stated that because of construction they had lost 25% of their trails and they would like these trails restored. Mary Bell_ spoke regarding the equestrian trails in Central Park. Greco Means stated his concern regarding flood insurance and asked what agency should bear the responsibility of the flood in his neighborhood and pay for the damage. Carlo Anderman requested dumpsters for his neighborhood to aid in clean up following the flood. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED) Councilman MacAllister requested that the item pertaining to the Maxwell's Restaurant agreement be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate Page 4 - Council Minutes - 3/7/83 consideration. The item pertaining to the Slater flood control channel lining was removed for separate discussion. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council approved the following items, as recommended, by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas MINUTES - Approved minutes of the regular meeting of February 22, 1983 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PARCEL MAP 82-576 - HILLCRE5T MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - Approved final parcel map pursuant to the man atory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on property located northeast of Newman Avenue.and Van Buren Street and instructed the City Clerk to execute. same and to release for processing by the County. BID AWARD - LOANT CONSTRUCTION - BUDGET APPROPRIATION REVISION - GARFIELD AVENUE STORM DRAINS.- CC-570 - Accepted the low bid of Loant Construction in the amount of $109,052.10 for the construction of Garfield Avenue storm drains, authorize a budget appropriation revision of $20,000 from Account #826220 to Project Account #825700, hold bid bonds on the lowest three bidders until execution of contract. and filing of bonds and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders and return their bid bonds. The bids were as f o 11 ows.: Loant Construction G. R. Frost R. & L. Sewer K.E.C. Company Sully -Miller D. G. Concrete Gabi Construction $ 1082052.10 108,688.00 111,220.25 (corrected) 115,377.00 118,854.00 137,925.00 169,770.00 BID AWARD - WAUKESHA ENGINE SERVICENTER - WATER WELL #2 - Accepted the low bid of Waukesha Engine Servicenter in the amount of 34,754, plus applicable sales tax, for the furnishing of a new natural gas engine and appurtenances for Water Well #2 - 15991 Springdale Street, hold bid bonds of the lowest three bidders until execution of 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: Waukesha Engine Servicenter, Inc 37,100.00 ESCO Equipment Service Company 35,271.00 Cal -Maria Engines & Equipment, Inc. 35,959.00 BID AWARD - FOUR SIMON INC - TRAFFIC SIGNAL - NEWLAND/YORKTOWN - CC-640 - Accepted the low bid of our Simon, Inc. in the amount of $37,160 for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Newland Street and SO Page 5 - Council Minutes - 3I7I83 Yorktown Avenue, hold bid bonds of the lowest three bidders until execution of 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: Four Simon, Inc. $ 37,100.00 Grissom & Johnson 43,890.00 Steiny and Company 45,474.00 Smith Electric Supply 47,300.00 RES NO 5239 - ADOPTED - URGING OCTD TO COMPLETE RTE FWY CORRIDOR BETWEN Jn11M ►'VYrriJJnIY U1LUV rRCLnniJ - n RLJV1LU11V11 Vr IfIL 1,1,Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUN INGT N BEACH DING THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO COMPLETE ROUTE 57 FREEWAY CORRIDOR BETWEEN THE SANTA ANA AND SAN DIEGO FREEWAYS.11 ECONOMIC ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION - BUDDS - Accepted, with regret, the resignation of Harry L. Bulls from the Economic Advisory Board. RES NO 5241 - ADOPTED - ACQUIRING FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CI1Y COUNCILOF THE CITY OF NTN�GTON BEACH AUTHORIZI G CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN ACQUIRING FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY AND EXECUTING DOCUMENTS RELATIVE TO ACQUIRING SUCH PROPERTY." MAXWELL'S RESTAURANT AGREEMENT - WLP INDUSTRIES INC. - APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from -the Community Services Director regarding Maxwell's Restaurant agreement. Following discussion, a motion was made by Finley, seconded by MacAllister, to approve and authorize execution of a Lease Agreement between the City and WPL Industries, Inc., for the operation of Maxwell's Restaurant. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas SLATER FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL LINING - CONSULTANT AGREEMENT - RMG ENGINEERING - CC-513 - APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works regarding the Slater flood control channel lining. Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bailey, to approve the selection of RMG Engineering, Inc., to prepare a design survey for the Slater flood control channel lining, establish a design budget of $3,000 and approve and authorize execution of the agreement. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas M Page 6 - Council Minutes - 3/7/83 Councilwoman Finley left the room. AMENDMENT TO LABOR RELATIONS SERVICES CONTRACT - MARTIN MAYER & ASSOCIATES - A PROVED The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of a communication from the Personnel Manager regarding a contract With Martin Mayer & Associates for labor negotiation services. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to approve and authorize an amendment to the contract with Martin J. Mayer Associates to authorize negotiation services with five employee organizations during calendar year 1983; the total amount authorized for this task to be $9,000 which would cover all negotiation services culminating with memorandums of understanding recommended by the City Administrator and approved by Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas Finley (out of the room) Councilwoman Finley returned to the room. STORM REPORT The City Administrator reported on the recent storm damage and described the City's response to the emergency. The Community Services Director reported on damage to the pier. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Finley, to allocate $15,000 for a full survey of the pier and obtain an estimate for reconstruction of the pier as it was and an estimate if the end is not rebuilt. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas RES NO 5242 - ADOPTED - AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF HALL - VILLELLA The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of Resolution NO. 5242 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE MANUAL OR FACSIMILE SIGNATURES OF WARREN G. BALL AND DAN T. VILLELLA." On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council adopted Resolution No. 5252 by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas AO Page 7 - Council Minutes - 3/7/83 RESOLUTION OF INTENT NO 5243 - ADOPTED - VACATION OF A PORTION OF FRONTAGE ROAD (OLD BAH BDSTATLANTA The City Clerk presented Resolution of Intent No. 5243 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF FRONTAGE ROAD (OLD BEACH BOULEVARD) SOUTH OF ATLANTA AVENUE." On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council adopted Resolution of Intent No. 5243 by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX - REFERRED TO STAFF The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director regarding the development of a sports complex in Huntington Central Park. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mandic, to authorize staff to formulate a request for bid proposal for the private development of a sports complex in Huntington Central Park. Following discussion the motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by MacAllister, to continue consideration of the matter to a study session, including the capital improvements project as part of the study for prioritization; date of study session to be determined later. The motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Finley requested that there be some solicitation of youth sports groups in the city to see if such a need still exists. She also requested an assessment of where the sports field, without having it a leased operation but rather a City sports field, would be in the project priorities. SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE GARFIELD/GOLDENWEST AREA - POSTPONED UNTIL PLANNING ISSUESRE59LVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Development Services Director relative to the preparation of a specific plan for the Garfield/Goldenwest Area. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mandic, to direct staff to postpone work on a specific plan for the Garfield/Goldenwest Area until appropriate planning issues are resolved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas 63 Page 8 - Council Minutes - 3/7/83 REFUSE COLLECTION - BUDGET APPROPRIATION REVISION APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Public Works Director regarding the projected insufficiencies of the 1982-83 allocation to the Department of Public Works for the costs of refuse collection. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, to approve a Budget Appropriation Revision increasing the allocation by an amount of $500,000. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas COMMENDATION - CIVIC GROUPS AND CITY PERSONNEL RESPONSE TO STORM AND FLOOD EMERGENCY Mayor Mandic stated his appreciation and requested appropriate certificates be prepared reflecting appreciation to various civic groups and city personnel regarding their response during the recent storm and flood emergency. He requested staff to contact the county and bring back information regarding the sequence of events during the emergency. RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED - COUNTY/CITY COOPERATION REGARDING DRAINAGE DISTRICT Mayor Mandic suggested that a resolution regarding the city's drainage district be forwarded to the county. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by MacAllister, to send a letter to the county regarding cooperation between the city and the county to make sure the city's drainage district is maintained to the best of its ability and modified in any way to circumvent any future problems the city might have under circumstances such as those of the last two weeks. The motion carried unanimously. HORSE TRAILS - HC P - REFERRED TO STAFF REPORT REQUESTED BY 4/4/83 Mayor Mandic stated his concern regarding the horse trail in Huntington Central Park. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by MacAllister, to direct staff to bring back a time frame and cost analysis of either reinstating the trail that was there or to plan a trail to meander through the park; the report to be presented to Council at the April 4th meeting. The motion carried unanimously. BOYS CLUB GRAND OPENING - 3/14/83 Councilman MacAllister announced that the Boys Club Grand Opening would be held March 149 1983 at Bushard Gym. Page 9 - Council Minutes - 3/7/83 COMMENDATION - FIRE CHIEF PICARD Councilman MacAllister commended Fire Chief Picard for his response to the recent storm and flood emergency. HUNTIN GTON SANDS - MH REPLACEMENT HOU SIA G PROJECT - REFERRED TO STAFF Counilman MacAllister referred to a report from the Huntington Sands organization, Mobilehome Replacement Housing Project. He requested staff to look into the matter and report back to Council regarding the feasibility of their suggestions relative to new mobilehome sites in the community. MEETING WITH OC SUPERVISOR WIEDER Councilman.MacA1lister informed Council that he would be meeting with Supervisor Wieder March 8, 1983 at 2:00 P.M. 0 C HOUSING AUTHORITY Councilwoman Bailey informed Council that she had attended a meeting of the Ornage County Housing Authority March 7, 1983 regarding proposed changes that HUD is proposing for the establishment of fair market rent for Section 8 housing. Discussion was held regarding the matter. PUBLIC FORUM - BEACH BOULEVARD TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR Coucilwoman Finley informed Council that a public forum regarding the Beach Boulevard Transportation Corridor would be held March 10, 1983 at the Garden Grove Community Center. Councilman Kelly spoke regarding SCAG's attitude on the issue. SOLID WASTE COMMISSION Councilwoman Finley informed Council that she attended a meeting of the Solid Waste Commission. She spoke regarding the "draft financial" report which would provide the information for the commission to determine the validity of fee structure. Discussion was held regarding the matter. REDEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION Councilwoman Finley clarified the type of redevelopment financial information that she had requested at the February 28th Council meeting. PCTA - DIRECTION GIVEN REGARDING FEE INCREASE Councilwoman Finley stated her concern regarding an item to be discussed at the next Public Cable Television Authority meeting relative to fees. Page 10 - Council Minutes - 3/7/83 A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Finley to direct Councilman MacAllister, when attending the Public Cable Television Authority public hearing March 10, 1983, to take whatever action necessary to make sure there are no increases in fees at this time. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mandic, Finley, Bailey NOES: None ABSTAIN: MacAllister, Kelly ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas CITIZEN AWARENESS REGARDING FLOOD ZONES Councilwoman Finley commended staff on their response to the emergency caused by the storm and flood and stated her concern with regard to educating citizens who unknowingly live in potential flood areas. ORD NO 2611 - ADOPTED - CITY CAMPSITES The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2611 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 13.28.010, 13.28.030, 13.28.070, 13.28.080, 13.28.200 AND 13.28.320, ALL PERTAINING TO CITY CAMPSITES." On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2611, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas ORD NO 2612 - ADOPTED - HOME MORTGAGE FINANCING PROGRAM The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2612 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOME MORTGAGE FINANCING PROGRAM FOR MODERATE AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2612, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED FOR JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL Mayor Mandic reconvened the Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of meeting in Executive Session with the City Council. Page 11 - Council Minutes - 3/7/83 EXECUTIVE SESSION - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL Mayor/Chairman Mandic called an Executive Session of Council and Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of establishing just compensation for property acquisition relative to the Talbert/Beach Redevlopment Area. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor/Chairman called a recess of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency at 10:36 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 11:00 P.M. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH JUST COMPENSATION FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION - nnnnnurn Tni nrn-r rALi nrnrtlri nff"CILFr narn A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to authorize staff to establish just compensation for land within the Talbert -Beach Redevelopment Agency Project Area, based upon qualified appraisals, on various parcels, and to direct staff to tender such just compensation offers to property owners. The motion carried unanimously. CONCEPT OF DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION - TALBERT-BEACH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Following discussion a motion was made by Bailey, seconded by MacAllister, to approve, in concept, bringing in a developer through a cooperative agreement to carry out the Talbert -Beach Redevelopment Project. The motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Mayor/Chairman adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council and the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach. 6 � Z��- 1; �/' " r"-� City Cler and ex-offico Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: 4�2. CityClerk/Clerk ayor airman S7