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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-131 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, August 13, 1984 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Kelly called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: MacAllister, Kelly, Finley, Bailey Pattinson and Mandic (arrived 7:32 P.M.); Thomas (arrived 7:40 P.M.) Absent: None JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Kelly announced that a joint meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency had been called. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL Present: MacAllister, Kelly, Finley, Bailey Pattinson and Mandic (arrived 7:32 P.M.); Thomas (arrived 7:40 P.M.) Absent: None RESOLUTIONS RECEIVING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PRELIMINARY PLANS - HUNTINGTON CENTER COMMERCIAL DISTRICT/TALBERT GAP FLOOD CONTROL REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY The Deputy City Clerk/Clerk presented a transmittal from the Redevelopment Director of resolutions acknowledging receipt of the Preliminary Plans for the Huntington Beach Commercial District and Talbert Gap Flood Control Redevelopment Survey areas. (Copies of said plans are available for review in the City Clerk's Office.) The Redevelopment Director presented a staff report. Florence Webb, Senior Planner, described the proposed project. The Public Works Director reported on how the county would be involved in the proposed project. The Clerk presented Resolution No. 86 for Redevelopment Agency consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY.OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE TALBERT GAP FLOOD CONTROL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA." Page 2 - Council Minutes - 8/13/84 The Clerk presented Resolution No. 87 for Redevelopment Agency consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE HUNTINGTON CENTER COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA." On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, the Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution Nos. 86 and 87 by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Mandic NOES: Bailey ABSTAIN: Pattinson ABSENT: None CONSULTANT CONTRACT - PREPARATION OF REDEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS The Deputy City Clerk presented a communication from the Development Services Director regarding a proposed contract between the City and a consultant to assist with preparation of the required redevelopment documents for the proposed Huntington Center Commercial District and Talbert Gap Flood Control Project Areas. The Chief Executive Officer informed Council that they had been provided with a copy of an agreement between the City and Katz, Hollis, Corn & Associates, Inc. for soil services. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Thomas to approve and authorize execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of a contract between the City and Katz, Hollis, Corn & Associates, Inc. to assist with preparation of the required redevelopment documents for the proposed Huntington Center Commercial District and Talbert Gap Flood Control Project Areas. The motion carried by the following roil call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ASCON LANDFILL- UTILIZATION OF REDEVELOPMENT ABILITIES TO BE INVESTIGATED Following discussion, a motion was made by Finley, seconded by Thomas, to direct staff to investigate the possibility of utilizing redevelopment abilities to solve some of the problems of the Ascon Landfill. The motion carried unanimously. AD-7r)URNMENT The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. PROPOSED LEASE, FROM STATE LANDS COMMISSION FOR SEABRIDGE MARINA & MOLA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY BOAT SLIPS The Deputy City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works regarding a proposed lease from the State Lands Commission for Seabridge ,,..,arina and Mola Development Company boat slips. c Page 3 - Council Minutes - 8/13/84 The Director of Public Works presented a staff report. Discussion was held regarding a letter received from a homeowners association near the site. Discussion was held regarding proposed parking in the project. County jurisdiction was also discussed. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to take the following actions: 1. Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to local legislators and members of the State Lands Commission opposing the leasing of land in the Main Channel of the City and opposing the leasing of property in the Bolsa Chica Channel and the dry land adjacent to it to other than the City. 2. Direct the Mayor and staff to follow up this letter with personal contact to the appropriate legislators who may be of assistance in this matter. 3. Approve funds necessary to send staff and/or Councilmembers to Sacramento as needed. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None MUNICIPAL PIER PILING & BOAT LANDING RAMP - BID AWARD - CC-680 - PIER PROJECT TO BE GIVEN HIGHEST PRIORITY The City Administrator informed Council that the bid award for the municipal pier piling and boat landing ramp would be scheduled on the August 20, 1984 agenda as bids for the project were being opened on August 14, 1984. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by MacAllister to direct staff that all leases, all contracts, etc. are a very high priority to complete the pier and the restaurant at the end of the pier. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None AB-3 - OIL SEVERANCE TAX: INCOME TAXES - COUNCIL OPPOSED The Deputy City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding Assembly Bill 3 which proposes to amend the Revenue and Taxation Code and is entitled, "Oil Severance Tax: Income Taxes." The City Administrator presented a staff report. On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council opposed Assembly Bill 3 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, NOES: Finley, Bailey NOT VOTING: Mandic ABSENT: None Page 4 - Council Minutes - 8/13/84 ORDINANCE NO 2720 - INTRODUCTION - PARKING STRUCTURES NOT ASSESSED FOR LIBRARY FEES The Deputy City Clerk presented a communication from the Development Services Department transmitting Ordinance No. 2710 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3.40.030 RELATING TO EXCEPTION FROM EXCISE TAX IMPOSED FOR REQUIRED ON -SITE PARKING STRUCTURE." The Director of Development Services presented a staff report. Following discussion, a motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to approve introduction of Ordinance No. 2710, after reading by title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Mandic NOES: Finley, Bailey ABSENT: None LOAN FROM CITY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 The City Administrator stated that by viture of the consultant contract the Redevelopment Agency would request an appropriation of a loan from the City to the Redevelopment Agency not to exceed $50,000, for a consultant to assist staff in preparing the Environmental Impact Report and redevelopment plan for two proposed redevelopment project areas: Talbert Gap Flood Control Project Area and the Huntington Center Commercial District Project Area. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Thomas, to approve a loan from the City to the Redevelopment Agency in an amount not to exceed t50,OOO. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSTAIN: Pattinson ABSENT: None COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION - APPOINTMENT KAREN O'BRIC - APPROVED On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council approved the appointment of Karen O'Bric as Huntington Beach City School District representative to the Community Services Commission for a term to expire June 30, 1985, as recommended by Council liaison members Finley and Kelly. The motion carried unanimously. PERSONNEL COMMISSION - APPOINTMENT - BENTON KUNNECKE - APPROVED On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council approved the appointment of Benton Kunnecke to the Personnel Commission for a term to expire July 30, 1988 as recommended by Council liaison members Bailey and Kelly. The motion carried unanimously. Page 5 - Council Minutes - 8/13/84 PRESENTATIONS TO BE PREPARED - YOUTH GROUPS - PARTICIPATION IN OLYMPICS A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by MacAllister, to organize a presentation for the Girls Gymnastics Team. The motion carried unanimously. COMMODORE CIRCLE - UTILIZATION OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO BE EXPLORED Mayor Kelly informed Council he had received a letter from Bradley Jacobs, County Tax Assessor, regarding the low valuation on his house which backs up to Commodore Circle. Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bailey, to direct staff to look at the possibility of using the Redevelopment Agency to solve problems at Commodore Circle. The motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT TO ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT #11 On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council appointed Councilman Robert Mandic to serve as Alternate Representative to Orange County Sanitation District #11, replacing Mayor Jack Kelly. The motion carried unanimously. CITY ATTORNEY'S MONTHLY LITIGATION STATUS REPORT Councilwoman Bailey suggested that less copies be sent to Council of the City Attorney's monthly litigation status report. Councilmen Thomas and Mandic stated that they would like to continue receiving a copy of the report. Mayor Kelly requested the report be sent to his office and he would route it to other Councilmembers. The City Attorney reported to Council regarding court action pertaining to Mr. Foss and Mr. Poss. LIBRARY FOUNTAINS - ROBERTI/Z'BERG GRANT APPLICATION Councilwoman Finley stated her concern regarding the outdoor fountains at the library and asked staff what could be done to keep them worming. Following discussion, a motion was made by Finley, seconded by MacAllister, to direct staff to apply for a Roberti/Z'Berg grant. The motion carried unanimously. MOBILEHOME PARK SITE - SCHEDULED ON 8/20/94 AGENDA Councilwoman Finley requested an up -date on the proposed mobilehome park site. The City Administrator stated that the matter would be on the August 20, 1984 Council Agenda. OC LINEAR PARK FUNDS Councilwoman Finley stated her concern regarding information she had received pertaining to a cutback of funds for the Orange County Linear Park budget. Councilman MacAllister clarified on the matter. Page 6 - Council Minutes - 8/13/84 A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Kelly, to send a letter to Supervisor Wieder stating the City's concern regarding the Linear Park and distress over the cutback of these funds. The motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION TO BE ORGANIZED - SPECIAL EVENTS BOARD - JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Councilman MacAllister requested staff to organize a presentation for the Special Events Board for their work on the 4th of July Parade and Celebration. Mayor Kelly suggested the presentation be made at a luncheon that could be presented on public cable television. CITY LIGHTING SYSTEM Councilman MacAllister inquired regarding complaints about the city lighting system that were made during, the August 6, 1984 public comments portion of the City Council meeting. The Director of Public Works presented a staff report. ASCON LANDFILL.- SCHEDULED FOR 8/20/84 COUNCIL MEETING Councilman MacAllister stated that he had received two letters regarding the Ascon Landfill and requested a progress report regarding an ordinance pertaining to this matter. The City Administrator stated that the ordinance would be presented for Council consideration at the August 20, 1984 meeting. PCTA REPORT Councilman MacAllister stated that the City of Fountain Valley had ratified the five year extension of the Public Cable Television Authority agreement. BEACH BOULEVARD CORRIDOR - GARFIELD AVENUE CORRIDOR Discussion was held between the Council and staff regarding the Beach Boulevard and Garfield Avenue corridors. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - SCHEDULED FOR 8/20/84 AGENDA Councilman Mandic stated his concern regarding a proposed motel to be constructed on Beach Boulevard. Discussion was held regarding protecting Beach Boulevard and Garfield Avenue transportation corridors. Councilman Mandic requested staff to supply information regarding the Design Review Board and similar boards in other cities. The Director of Development Services stated that the matter would be placed on the August 20, 1984 agenda. TENT ON OLD CIVIC CENTER SITE Councilman Mandic stated his concern regarding a large tent on the old civic center site at 6th Street and Orange Avenue. He stated he would like information regarding the Special Events Board and the ordinance that governs it, as well as what events the board has approved in the last two years. 1 Page 7 - Council Minutes - 8/13/84 REROUTING OF PCH - BOLSA CHICA Councilman Pattinson stated for the record that he was opposed to the Coastal Conservancy's proposal to reroute Pacific Coast Highway through the Bolsa Chica. ORDINANCE NO 2710 - ADOPTED - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS The Deputy City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2710 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 951, 953 AND 955 THEREOF PERTAINING TO INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS." On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2710, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO 2712 - ADOPTED - LICENSING OF PAWNBROKERS, JUNK AND SECONDHAND DEALERS The Deputy 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." On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2712, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO 2713 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE 84-5 - SPRINGDALE/BOLSA AVENUE The Deputy 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 SUFFIX, ON REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SPRINGDALE STREET AND BOLSA AVENUE (ZONE CASE N0. 84-5)." On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2713, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Bailey, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: None Page 8 - Council Minutes - 8/13/84 ORDINANCE NO 2715 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ^^ RANCHO ROAD BWTN BOLSA CHICA STREET AND CITY LIMITS The Deputy City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2715 for Council consideration -- "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10.15.030 AND 10.15.040 RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS OF THIRTY FIVE AND FORTY MILES PER HOUR" - Establishes 40 mph speed limit on Rancho Road between Bolsa Chica Street and the City limits. On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council approved introduction of Ordinance No. 2715, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, NOES: None ABSENT: None EXECUTIVE SESSION Thomas, Kelly, Finley, Bailey, Mandic Mayor Kelly called an Executive Session of Council for the purpose of discussing litigation matters. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 10:00 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 10:30 P.M. r17TalAPEN IT.iANWW Mayor Kelly adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk BY �L A4 Deputy-City drerk Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 1