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Home My WebLink About1983-03-21MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, March 21, 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The Invocation was given by Councilman MacAllister. ROLL CALL Present: Thomas, MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly Absent: Pattinson PRESENTATION - VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY - TOM BACON Mayor Mandic presented a plaque to Tom Bacon, Chairman of the Special Events Board, "Volunteer of the Month for February". PROCLAMATION - MONTH OF MARCH - "RED CROSS MONTH" Mayor Mandic presented a plaque designating the month of March "Red Cross Month" to a representative from the Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross. COMMENDATIONS - VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR RESPONSE TO RECENT EMERGENCY Mayor Mandic stated that commendations had been mailed to the following organizations for their response to the recent emergency: Anaheim Fire Department, Orange County Fire Department, Newport Beach Fire Department, San Clemente Fire Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Westminster Police Department, Costa Mesa Police Department, State Department of Parks and Recreation, Orange County Search and Rescue Team, Huntington Beach S.C.A.T., Huntington Beach Police Explorers Post 563, Orange County Regional Police Academy, Huntington Beach Reserve Officers Association, United States Marine Corps, E1 Toro, United States Navy, Armed Forces Police, California Conservation Corps, Ray Guy, United States Postal Service, Postmaster James O'Hare, The American Red Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Benavidez, Mike Walker, Tom Walker, Salvation Army, R.A.C.E.S., State of "alif ornia, County of Orange, McDonalds, Burger King, Naugles. 2 Page 2 - Council Minutes - 3121/83 PRESENTATION BY PCTA DICKINSON PACIFIC TO COUNCIL - TWO CHECKS - $103,411 AND jj��,6 Councilman MacAllister presented two checks from the Public Cable Television Authority, Dickinson Pacific to Mayor Mandic. The checks were for $103,411 and $31,276 representing the city's share from the four city cable television agreement. PUBLIC HEARING - ZC 83-1 - WARNER/EDWARDS - CONTINUED OPEN TO 4/4/83 The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set to continue a public hearin o ened March 7, 1983 to consider a request to rezone 9± acres of propergy ocated at the northwest corner of Warner Avenue and Edwards Street from R3 (Medium -High Density Residential District) to R4-30 (High Density Residential District - Maximum 30 units per acre). A motion was made by Finley, seconded by MacAllister, to continue the public hearing on Zone Case No. 83-1 open to April 4, 1983. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 83-1 - NO ACTION TAKEN - EXISTING C3 PARKING REGULTTIONS STILL IN EFFECT - URGENCY ORDINANCE NO 2614 - FAILED The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set to continue a public hearing opened March 7, 1983 to consider Code Amendment No. 83-1, a request to amend Article 945, C-3 General Business District which will bring the parking requirements (Section 9456) into conformance with Article 979, Off -Street Parking. The amendment will also establish provisions for an in -lieu fee to be paid to the City and/or a Parking Authority when off-street parking cannot be accommodated. The Mayor stated that Council may also consider adopting this code amendment as an urgency ordinance. The 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. Gary Mulligan, downtown property owner, stated that Urgency Ordinance No. 2614 would impose a hardship on small businesses such as his own. Sal Menesela, downtown property owner, stated that he believed that Urgency Ordinance No. 2614 would put many small businessmen, such as himself, out of business. 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. Considerable discussion was held by Council and staff. The Mayor requested information as to the properties in the downtown area which were acquired by Parking Authority Funds. The Clerk read Urgency Ordinance No. 2615 by title - "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO REGULATE PARKING PROVISIONS ON REHABILITATION 9.3 AND NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE COASTAL ZONE OF THE CITY." 1 Page 3 - Council Minutes - 3/21/83 A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2615, The motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Kelly NOES: Thomas, Mandic, Finley, Bailey ABSENT: Pattinson CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by MacAllister, second Thomas, Council approved the following items, as recommended, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson MINUTES - Approved and adopted the minutes of the adjourned regular meetings o ebruary 28, 1983, March 2, 1983, March 7, 1983 and the regular meeting of March 7, 1983 and Special Meeting of March 14, 1983 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RES NO 5244 - ADOPTED - APPLICATION LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS - HCP - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY TOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK ACQUISITION PROJECT." SO CALIF EDISON CO - R/W EASEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES AT WORTHY COMMUNITY PARK - -5 - Approved the granting of a right-of-way easement to Southern California ison Company for electrical services facilities at Worthy Community Park and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. GENERAL TELEPHONE CO - R/W EASEMENT - LARK VIEW PARK - Approved the granting of a right-of-way easement along the east property line of I - View Park to General Telephone Company for the purpose of installing a buried cable to seve the residences east of the park and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. SLURRY SEALING OF VARIOUS EXISTING STREETS - NOTICE OF COMPLETION/CHANGE ORDERS MSC-206j - Accepted work completed by Ted R. Jenkins Company for the slurry sealing of various existing streets at a total cost of $293,053, approved Change Orders #1 and #2 and instructed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. PARCEL MAP 80-575 - THE GOEDEN CO - Approved final parcel map, accepted offer of dedication pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on property located southwest of Newland Street and Tamaru Drive and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and for release for processing by the County. S- 4 Page 4 - Council Minutes - 3/21/83 RES NO 5252 - ADOPTED - REQUESTS COUNTY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FLOOD CONTROL 15-ROTECTION The City Administrator presented Resolution No. 5252 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTS THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FLOOD CONTROL PROTECTION. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 5252 and to direct staff to submit the Resolution to the League of California Cities Resolution Committee and to immediately send a copy of said resolution to the Huntington Beach Union High School District. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson TEAM BUILDING SEMINAR - TO BE SCHEDULED Following discussion, the City Administrator stated that he would submit a calendar to each Councilmember to determine dates they would be available to attend the proposed Team Building Seminar. PIER DAMAGE/PCH UPDATE Les Evans, City Engineer, presented a report regarding progress in the analysis of damage to the pier. He stated that the End Cafe would have to be removed and that negotiations were underway to accomplish this. He stated that due to tide conditions it has not been possible for divers to inspect the portion of the pier underwater, but they would do so as soon as conditions permit. Mr. Evans reported on conditions on Pacific Coast Highway. The City Administrator suggested that a request to CALTRANS be submitted regarding raising a portion of the highway. Councilman Thomas left the room. RESOLUTIONS OF INTENT TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR FINANCING MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL U ING SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENT PROJECTS - APPROVED The Cleric presented a transmittal from the Director of Business and Industrial Enterprise of Resolutions of Intent reflecting an initial step to be taken by the City toward the provision of tax exempt interest financing for the construction of various senior citizen housing and family apartment projects within the City and redevelopment project areas. I RES NO 5247 - ADOPTED - REVENUE BONDS - MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - WILLIAM LYON COMPANY The Clerk presented Resolution No. 5247 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE Page 5 - Council Minutes - 3/21/83 1 ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - THE WILLIAM LYON COMPANY." On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council adopted Resolution No. 5247 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly None Pattinson, (Thomas out of the room) RES NO 5248 - ADOPTED - REVENUE BONDS - CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION - MULTI -FAMILY REN AL HOUS NG - KOLEDO LANE The Clerk presented Resolution No. 5248 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING - KOLEDO LANE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION." On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council adopted Resolution No. 5248 by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, (Thomas out of the room) RES NO 5249 - ADOPTED - REVENUE BONDS - MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BENNETT DEVELOPMENT The Clerk presented Resolution No. 5249 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - BENNETT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY." On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council adopted Resolution No. 5249 by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, (Thomas out of the room) RES NO 5250 - ADOPTED - REVENUE BONDS - MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY _0T THE ITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH The Clerk presented Resolution No. 5250 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, ITS SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS. -- On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council adopted Resolution No. 5250 by the following roll call vote: M Page 6 - Council Minutes - 3/21/83 AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, (Thomas out of the room) RES NO 5251 - ADOPTED - REVENUE BONDS - MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEMPMENT- SEABRINE SENIORCITIZEN NT The Clerk presented Resolution No. 5251 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - SEABRIDGE SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS." On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council adopted Resolution No. 5251 by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, (Thomas out of the room) JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - APPROVED - CITY/COUNTY OF ORANGE - PEDESTRIAN & BIKEWAY UNDERPASS AT PCH'& SANTA ANA RIVER - CC-569 The Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting a cooperative agreement between the City and the Orange County Flood Control District to construct a connection link under the Pacific Coast Highway bridge adjacent to Talbert Channel and the Santa Ana River that would join the Santa Ana River Trail and the Pacific Coast Highway Bike Trail. On motion by Bailey, second MacAllister, Council approved and authorized execution of a Cooperative Agreement for the project, and approved an appropriation of $140,000 from unappropriated fund balance R301. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, (Thomas out of the room) Councilman Thomas returned to the roan. ELECTION OF MAYOR SCHEDULED FOR 4/18/83 Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, second Kelly, to elect a Mayor April 18, 1983 to hold office for the seven month period to November when a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore will be elected to serve until the General Municipal election in November 1984. The motion carried unanimously. PARKING TICKETS - DOWNTOWN AREA - REPORT REQUESTED Mayor Mandic requested a report regarding parking ticket fees in the downtown area. S7 Page 7 - Council Minutes - 3/21/83 SAVE THE PIER PROJECT Councilman MacAllister stated that he had been approached by citizens interested in seeking ways to augment funds to repair the pier. Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council that the project be encouraged. The Mayor requested the City Attorney to look into legal aspects of whether this should be a City project or a non-profit organization outside of the City. COMPUTERS AT LIBRARY Councilman MacAllister stated that he had received a letter dated March 16, 1983, from Tom Mays of Computer Timesharing referring to a proposal to place coin operated computers in Central Library. Staff was directed to look into the matter. WOC VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER COMMENDATION - NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Councilwoman Bailey stated that the West Orange County Voluntary Action Center honored volunteers and that Neighborhood Watch had received a commendation but was unable to have a representative present. She requested that the commendation be forwarded to Neighborhood Watch. RESOLUTION REGARDING AID RELATED TO BEACH EROSION REQUESTED Councilwoman Finley requested that a resolution be drafted requesting assistance from the Governor of California regarding solving beach erosion problems. Council concurred by consensus. LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE Councilwoman Bailey announced the Library Used Book Sale to be held April 8th, April 9th and April 11th at the Central Library. STEVERSON MUD DUMP (ASCON LANDFILL) - REPORT REQUESTED Councilwoman Bailey stated her concern regarding the length of time involved in resolving problems regarding the Steverson Mud Dump (Ascon Landfill). SOLSA CHICA ANNEXATION - REPORT REQUESTED Councilwoman Bailey stated her concern regarding the length of time involved in receiving a report regarding ascertaining the attitudes of the county and property owners toward annexation of the Bolsa Chica. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES PUBLICATION Councilwoman Finley commented on a productivity article written by City Administrator Charles Thompson appearing in the League of California Cities publication, Western City. b6i Page 8 - Council Minutes - 3/21/83 STUDY SESSION RE ROLE OF PC TA - 4/18/83 Councilwoman Finley stated her concern regarding Council input relative to the role of the Public Cable Television Authority and requested further information regarding their activities. Following discussion, a motion was made by Finley, seconded by Mandic, to discuss the role of the Public Cable Television Authority during an adjourned meeting to be held on April 18, 1983. The motion carried unanimously. A study session was scheduled to discuss the matter on April 18, 1983 at 6:30 P.M. ANNEXATION OF BOLSA CHICA - DISCUSSION A motion was made by Kelly to direct staff to report material regarding the possibility of annexing the Bolsa Chica. Following discussion Councilman Kelly withdrew his motion. HUNTINGTON BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1983 PLANNING CONFERENCE - IMPROVED UN A I N RE UESTED Councilman Kelly reported on the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce 1983 Planning Conference held March 11th at the Pala Mesa Resort. He referred to a letter from Bob Davis, President of the Chamber of Commerce requesting improved communication with the City. Following discussion, a motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Bailey, to direct the City Administrator to conduct an improved communication channel between the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Huntington Beach and the City Administrator and Management. The motion carried unanimously. TRAFFIC CONTROL - CLAY/GOLDENWEST - REPORT REQUESTED Councilman Thomas requested a report regarding the signalization of Clay Avenue and Goldenwest Street. The City Traffic Engineer reported on the matter. On motion by Thomas, second Finley, Council requested an update regarding signalization of the corner of Clay Avenue and Goldenwest Street. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Thomas requested that the possibility of installing a demand signal at that corner be considered. COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO STUDY POLICY REGARDING CONFERENCE EXPENSES Mayor Mandic stated his concern regarding policy related to conference expenses incurred by Councilmembers. Following discussion, a motion was made by Finley, seconded by Mandic, to appoint a Council committee to work with the City Administrator at budget time Page 9 - Council Minutes - 3/21/83 J to recommend policy related to Council conference expenses. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Mandic appointed Councilmembers Finley, Kelly and Mandic to the committee. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Mandic adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk BY: Deputy r- Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Bech, California BY: ti Deputy 44 vo, W-.� I. Mayor