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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-16MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, July 16, 1984 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Kelly 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 Flag Ceremony was conducted by Diane Nicholson, member of Girl Scout Troop 1262 and Rolf Nicholson, member of Boy Scout Troop 134. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was led by Diane Nicholson. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic Absent: Bailey COMMENDATION - OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY RUNNERS - HUNTINGTON BEACH-ANJO JAPAN SISTER CITY - TORAO OHASHI AND KARL LUTKE Mayor Kelly presented a commendation to Olympic Torch Relay Runner Karl Lutke who was sponsored through the Huntington Beach-Anjo Japan Sister City Program. Torao Ohashi, also an Olympic Torch Relay Runner, was unable to be present. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO PC DENIAL OF CUP #'84-9 - WORLD OIL MARKET - HEARING CONTINUED OPEN TO 8 20 84 The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on an appeal filed by Paul Hakimian, Architectural Design Group on behalf of World Oil Company to the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 84-9, a request to modify an existing self -serve gasoline station to a convenience market selling gasoline, food, and beverage items. The proposed project is located in the C-2 (Community Business District) zone, on the southwest corner of Adams Avenue and Magnolia Street. (8972 Adams Avenue) 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 Mayor declared the hearing open. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, to continue the public hearing open to August 20, 1984. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: 141 Page 2 - Council Minutes - 7/16/84 AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Bailey PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 84-5 - ORD NO 2713 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider Zone Case 84-5, a request to change the zoning designation on property located at the northeast corner of Bolsa Avenue and Springdale Street (14972 Springdale Street) from C2 (Community Business District) to C2-SS (Community Business District combined with service station suffix). 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 presented slides of the area. 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 City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2713 for Council consideration - "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 COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT WITH SERVICE STATION PERMITTED, 414 REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SPRINGDALE STREET AND BOLSA AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 84-5)." A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to approve Zone Case 84-5 and, after reading by title, approve introduction of Ordinance No. 2713 by the following roll tail vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly, Finley, Mandic GOES: None ABSENT: Bailey PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 84-4 - ORD NO 2710 - INTRODUCTION - REGULATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider Code Amendment No. 84-4 which incorporates previously approved Code Amendment No's 83-3 and 83-25 as well as a reorganization of Chapter 95 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Proposed are added regulations to assure that industrial developments within 150 feet of residentially zoned and general planned sites comply with standards of performance necessary to minimize effects to the residents of Huntington Beach. The proposal would also amend Article 951 - (Restricted Manufacturing District) and Article 953 - (Light Industrial District) by increasing. the permitted height of security/screening walls for outside storage and establishing design standards and an approval procedure for screening walls abutting arterial highways. Negative Declaration No. 83-39 will also be considered in conjunction with ':� Code Amendment No. 84-4.. Page 3 - Council Minutes - 7/16/84 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 Development Services presented a staff report. Discussion was held regarding how the proposed code amendment would affect property that has already been developed and on.which a change of use has been requested. The Mayor declared the hearing open. K. Abrams. asked whether a person could establish a sandwich shop in an industrial area. He was referred to staff. There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 271.0 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON.BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE. SY AMENDING CHAPTERS 951, 953 AND 955 THEREOF PERTAINING TO INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS." A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, to approve Negative Declaration #83-39, to approve Code Amendment 84-4 and, after reading by title, approve introduction of Ordinance No. 2710 by the following. roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Bailey PUBLIC COMMENTS Clancy Yoder and Elizabeth AXers spoke regarding the dust problem on the Mills Land and Water property located in the vicinity at Hamilton Avenue and Newland Street. Considerable discussion was held by Council regarding possible methods of resolving the problem. Thomas West protested the Coastal Conservancy proposal to reroute Pacific Coast Highway through the Bolsa Chica. Michael Kovacs complained regarding street sweeping in the northwest area of the city, particularly at Stardust Drive and Hammon Lane. He stated that a stop sign was needed at the intersection of Stardust. Drive and Hammon Lane. Mr. Kovacs protested the length of notice given customers before water service was terminated after an account had become delinquent. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED) Councilwoman Finley requested that Resolution No. '5410 pertaining to the Huntington Beach Youth Board be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. 14 Page 4 - Council Minutes - 7/16/84 CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED) on motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council approved the following items, as recommended, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: None ABSTAIN: Thomas ABSENT: Bailey MINUTES - Approved and adopted the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 2, 1984 and the regular meeting of July 2, 1984 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.. BID AWARD - STREET IMPROVEMENTS - BROOKHURST BTWN ADAMS & ATLANTA - CC-641 - SULLY MILLER - Accepted the low bid of Sully -Miller Construction Company in the amount of $270,755.90 for the construction of street improvements on Brookhurst Street between Adams and Atlanta Avenues, 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 submitted were as follows: Sully -Miller Company $ 270,755.90 R. J. Noble Company. 288,277.44 Griffith Company 288,986.82 Robert Escudero 318,709.14 Fecit Strata 337,854.00 Ruiz Engineering Company 336,897.50 BUSHARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-642 Accepted improvements completed by R. J. Noble Company, of roadway along-Bushard Street between Adams and Garfield Avenues for a contract amount of $166,200.77 and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice.of Completion. BID AWARD - TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION - DELAWARE%ADAMS -- CC-656 D & H PERRY INC - Accepted the low bid of D and H Perry, Incorporated in the amount of 69,428 for the construction of for the construction of traffic signals at Delaware Street and Adams Avenue, 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 submitted were as follows: D and H Perry, Incorporated $ 69,428 Steiny and Company 76,526 Superior Signal System 81,578 BID AWARD - WARNER AVENUE LANDSCAPE MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS - CC-670 - VALLEY CREST LANDSCAPE INC - Accepted the low bid of Valley Crest Landscape,' Inc., in the amount of 248,300 for the Warner Avenue landscape median improvements, 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 1 and return their bid bonds. The bids submitted were as follows: Page 5 - Council Minutes - 7/16/84 Valley Crest $ 2-48,300 Taylor -Shafer 279,000 Allied Sprinkler 279,000 Kato Landscaping 300,000 FIRE SUPPORT AGREEMENT (MUTUAL AID) - DEPARTMENT OF NAVY - Approved and authorized execution of an agreement for Mutual Fire Protection - (SA) N60701-83257-325) between the City and the Naval Weapons Station. RESOLUTION NO 5412 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES." MEDIAN CLOSURE AT BOLSA CHICA & TASMAN - Approved construction of a median closure at the intersection of Bolsa Chica Road and Tasman Drive and authorized expenditure of $5,200 from City Gas Tax Funds for this project. AMENDMENT NO III TO LIFEGUARD SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH 0 C HARBORS BEACHES & PARRS DISTRICT - Approved and authorized execution of an amendment to the 1980-84 Lifeguard Service Agreement with the Orange County Harbors, Beaches & Parks District which would increase the level of lifeguard service at Sunset Beach. REVISED AGREEMENT - STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCE - MUNICIPAL PIER REPAIR & IMPROVEMENTS - Approved and authorized execution of a revised agreement between the City and the State Coastal Conservancy for a $150,000. loan for Municipal Pier repairs and improvements. WATER WELL #11 - GRAHAM STREET/PRODUCTION DRIVE - PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS/CALL FOR BIAS - Approved plans and specifications for the construction: of Water Well #11 - Graham Street and Production Drive and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids. RESOLUTION NO 5410 - ADOPTED •- YOUTH BOARD The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5410 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH YOUTH BOARD." On motion by Finley, second Pattinson, Council adopted Resolution No. 5410. by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Bailey Page 6 - Council Minutes - 7/16/84 RESOLUTION NO 5413 - ADOPTED - COMPENSATION OF CITY TREASURER The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5413 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEAD POSITION OF CITY TREASURER." On motion by Mandic, second Finley, Council adopted Resolution No. 5413 by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: Pattinson ABSENT: Bailey RESOLUTION NO 5414 - ADOPTED - COMPENSATION OF THE CITY CLERK The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5414 for Council consideration "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEAD POSITION OF CITY CLERK." On motion by Mandic, second Finley, Council adopted Resolution No. 5414 by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: Pattinson ABSENT: Bailey RESOLUTION NO 5415 - ADOPTED - COMPENSATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Attorney transmitting Resolution No. 5415 - (5% or 8%) - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEAD POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY." A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mandic, to adopt. Resolution No. 541.5 at 8% increase in salary. The motion failed by the following tie roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Kelly, Mandic NOES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley ABSENT: Bailey A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mandic, to adopt Resolution No. 5415 at 5% increase in salary. Following discussion, the motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by MacAllister, to reconsider the first motion. Themotion to reconsider carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly, Mandic NOES: Pattinson, Finley ABSENT: Bailey Page 7 - Council Minutes - 7/16/84 A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mandic, to adopt Resolution No. 5415 at 8% salary increase (Range 481 on the Universal Salary Schedule). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly, Mandic NOES: Pattinson, Finley ABSENT: Bailey REPORT ON REDRILLING AT CITY OIL WELL #2 - CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT The City Administrator presented a staff report regarding redrilling at city Oil Well #2 in the Civic Center parking lot. Fire Chief Picard reported on expenditures on the project to date. Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, to take the following actions: 1. Authorize execution of a contract with the lowest responsible bidder for redrilling of City Well #2 as an urgency project; 2. Authorize execution of a contract for a petroleum consultant to supervise the project at a cost not to exceed $7,500; 3.. Authorize the purchase of equipment and additional work as determined by the petroleum consultant to be necessary tobring the well back into production, total cost .of the project not to exceed $275,000; 4. Direct staff to investigate the suggestion that a new compressor pump was necessary; 5. Direct staff to investigate the suggestion that there is a problem with Well #3; 6. Create a committee to monitor the spending of $275,000 funds with Mayor Kelly and Councilmembers Pattinson and Thomas to serve on the committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Bailey URGENCY ORDINANCE NO 2714 - ADOPTED - EXTENDING ORD N0. 2705 MORATORIUM ON FORTUNETELLING BUSINESSES The City Administrator presented a communication from the Director of Development Services transmitting Urgency Ordinance No. 2714 - "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING ZONING MORATORIUM ON FORTUNETELLING BUSINESSES." On motion by MacAllister, second Thomas, Urgency Ordinance No. 2714 was adopted, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: Page 8 - Council Minutes - 7/16/84 AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Bailey CITY ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE CITY'S SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND ISSUE 1984 SERIES A The City Administrator presented a communication regarding the financial documents for the City's Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Issue 1984 Series A. Steven Kohler, Sr. Community Development Specialist, presented a staff report. Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson, to authorize the City Administrator to execute the financial documents for the City's Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Issue 1984 Series A. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Mandic NOES: Finley ABSENT: Bailey DISCUSSION REGARDING BILLING PROCEDURE FOR WATER SERVICE Mayor Kelly expressed his concern for billing procedures on delinquent water service accounts during the summer season. The City Treasurer outlined the billing procedures. Councilman Pattinson left the meeting. ILLEGAL,DUMPING AND LITTERING IN THE CITY Councilman Thomas stated his concern regarding illegal dumping and littering in the city. He suggested that city employees watch for people illegally dumping, especially employees with access to two way radios, as well as the police helicopters. Discussion was held regarding fines imposed by the court on persons convicted of illegal dumping. Councilman Thomas stated that illegal dumping was taking place at the following locations: Hamilton Avenue and Magnolia Street; the alleys at 22nd Street and 23rd Street; and Ernest Avenue and Crystal Street. It was suggested that the public be alerted to the problem. through cable television and notices placed in the water billings. The possibility of using the city's weed abatement law to alleviate conditions on the property located at Hamilton Avenue and Magnolia Street was discussed. PARKING PROBLEM.- MAGNOLIA AT STATE BEACH Councilman Thomas stated his concern regarding the parking problem .at Magnolia Street near the state beach. Page 9 - Council Minutes = 7/16/84 ASCON LANDFILL COMMITTEE REPORT Councilwoman Finley presented a report on the Ascon Committee. She stated that testing procedures would be carried out on the Ascon Landfill site in the near future. REROUTING OF PCH IN THE BOLSA CHICA - MOTION TO PROTEST FAILED Councilwoman Finley stated her concern regarding the proposal by the Coastal Conservancy Board to reroute Pacific Coast Highway when the Bolsa Chica is developed. A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Thomas, to direct staff to state a strong opinion to the relocation of Pacific Coast Highway in the Coastal Conservancy Plan and that the Conservancy plan is unsatisfactory to the City. Mayor Kelly requested that staff provide him with a position paper regarding the matter. Mayor Kelly left the room. The motion failed by the following tie roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, Finley NOES: MacAllister, Mandic ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey, (Kelly out of the room) LITTERING AND ILLEGAL DUMPING IN THE CITY Councilwoman Finley suggested enlisting the aid of the Environmental Board in the issue of littering and illegal dumping in the city. She suggested that citizens be notified through water billing that they are entitled to the removal of one large item each year by Rainbow Disposal. Councilman MacAllister suggested that the public be notified of this service through public cable television. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ALLIED ARTS BOARD - KABAKOV - FIORE On motion by. MacAllister, second Mandic, Council appointed Dr. Joel Kavakov and Ms. Rene Fiore to the Allied Arts Board. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Finley, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey, (Kelly out of the room) PCTA MEETING SCHEDULED - 7/18/84 Councilman MacAllister announced that there would be a Public Cable Television Authority meeting on Wednesday, July 18, 1984 at 7:30 A.M. in the Fountain Valley Community Center. 1119 Page 10 - Council Minutes - 7/16/84 LITTER PROBLEM - COASTAL COMMISSION TO BE CONTACTED Councilman MacAllister suggested that the City Administrator contact the Coastal Commission regarding suggestions to solve litter and weed control problems in coastal areas without disturbing wetlands. FEES IN PARKING STRUCTURES Councilman MacAllister commented on fees charged on parking structures. Mayor Kelly resumed his chair as Mayor. REROUTING OF PCH IN THE BOLSA CHICA - CONCERNS TO BE EXPRESSED AT COASTAL CONSERVANCY BOARD MEETING 7/19/84 A motion was made by Finley, seconded by MacAllister, to direct staff to emphasize Council's concern at the Coastal Conservancy meeting scheduled for July 19, 1984 regarding rerouting of Pacific Coast Highway through the Bolsa Chica. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey ORDINANCE NO 2712 - APPROVED INTRODUCTION - LICENSING OF PAWNBROKERS, JUNK AND SECONDHAND DEALERS The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2712 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 5.36, AND ADDING THERETO NEW CHAPTER 5.36 RELATIVE TO LICENSING OF PAWNBROKERS, JUNK AND SECONDHAND DEALERS IN THE CITY.11 On motion by Mandic, second MacAllister, Council approved introduction of Ordinance No. 2712, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES* None ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Kelly called an Executive Session of Councilfor the purpose of discussing personnel and litigation matters. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 10:00 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 10:15 P.M. Page 11 - Council Minutes - 7/16/84 ORANGE COUNTY MANPOWER COMMISSION SETTLEMENT - APPROVED A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, to authorize the amount of W,355.91, plus interest from May 15, 1984, to settle disputes with Orange County Manpower Commission and the Department of Labor and to authorize the City Administrator to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATI0N CONTRACT - APPROVED On motion by MacAllister, second Finley, Council approved a two year contract between the City and the Management Employee Organization, as negatiated, by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey RESOLUTION NO 5416 - ADOPTED SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF CONTENTS BY MAYOR The Mayor read Resolution No. 5416 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF HOME MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS 1984 SERIES A, SUCH BONDS TO BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO A TRUST INDENTURE DATED AS OF THE DATE OF THE BONDS, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS, DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS." A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 5416 subject to the approval of the contents by the Mayor. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, MacAllister, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: None. ABSENT: Pattinson, Bailey COMMENTS REGARDING INDUSTRIAL ZONE Councilman Thomas stated that he was opposed to residential encroachment into industrial zones. IL5 1L Page 12 - Council Minutes - 7/16/84 Mayor Kelly adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, July 30, 1984 at 7:00 P.M., in Room B-8 of the Civic Complex. ATTEST: F City Clerk v 4 � zd�': ��' 4 a �; r" �' '- � z X..", City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of th ty Counci of the City of Hu ti Be h lifornia Mayor LI I I