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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, February 4, 1985
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office
Mayor Bailey 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 Girl Scout Troop 1227 (nine and ten year
olds), sponsored by Kettler School, Marilee Boese, Leader.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tracy Molina. The Invocation was given by
Vanessa Dahl.
ROLL CALL
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Present: -Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO 5489 - ADOPTED - RESOLUTION NO 5490 - ADOPTED
- APPROVAL OF FINANCING DOCUMENTS - SEABRIDGE VILLA APARTMENTS
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the proposed issuance of the City's Multi -Family Housing Revenue
Bonds 1985 Series A (Seabridge Villas Project) in the aggregate amount not to
exceed $30 million. Said bonds relate to the proposed financing of a
multi -family residential rental project to be owned by Seabridge Villas
Associates, consisting of approximately 344 units located in the City of
Huntington Beach at 20191 Cape Coral Lane and 20251 Cape Coral Avenue.
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.
Steve Kohler, the Senior Community Development Specialist and Doug La Belle,
Deputy Director of Redevelopment, presented a staff report.
The Mayor declared the hearing open.
Richard Harlow, representing Mola Development Corporation, in response to
Councilman Greens question, described the benefits of the project to the City.
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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 Resolution No. 5489 for Council consideration - "A
RESOLUTION. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING
SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS, 1985 SERIES A, (SEABRIDGE VILLAS PROJECT -CAPE CORAL LANE AND
CAPE CORAL AVENUE) APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTION."
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5490 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 344 UNIT
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BY SEABRIDGE VILLAS
ASSOCIATES."
On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council adopted Resolution Nos. 5489
and 5490 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley
NOES: Mandic, Green, Thomas
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO PC DENIAL OF CE #84-70 - FRANK HILL - APPEAL
DENIED - FRANK HILL - MARINA VIEW PLACE - S/WARNER
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider an appeal filed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Hill to the Planning
Commission's denial of Conditional Exception No. 84-70, a request to permit:
1. The north side of a single family residence to encroach five feet (5')
into the required five foot (5') setback from the twenty-five foot (25')
wide view corridor easement; and
2. A portion (108 sq. ft) of the residence to encroach five feet (5') into
the required five foot (5') side yard setback of an irregularly shaped
lot encumbered with view corridor restrictions located at 17191 Marina
View Place (west side of street. approximately 200 feet south of Warner
Avenue) within the Rl, Single Family Residential District.
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 Development Services Director presented a staff report utilizing slides of
the property, site plan and viewgraphs. He presented an alternative floor
plan that he believed. accommodated the appellants needs and complied with the
zoning code.
Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the restrictions on
the property.
The Mayor declared the hearing open.
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John Apalategui, real estate broker, described the history of the site. He
suggested that the appellant be allowed to build up to the twenty-five foot
view corridor.
Floyd Belsito, attorney representing the appellant, stated that the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code referred to public utility easements not view corridors.
He stated that the only thing the appellant was now requesting was waiving the
five foot setback from the view corridor imposed by the Planning Commission in
1976.
George Armstrong reviewed the history of the site. He stated that he believed
the appellant should be allowed to build up to the twenty-five foot view
corridor.
Bill Halpin stated that he lived across the street. He presented history of
the site and stated that he was opposed to Conditional Exception No. 84-70.
Felicia Kassel, attorney, described various documents pertaining to
restrictions on the site and stated that she believed the view corridor was a
thirty foot easement, twenty-five feet with a five foot setback.
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.
A motion was made by Green, seconded by Finley, to uphold the decision of the
Planning Commission and to deny Conditional Exception No. 84-70, with the
following findings:
1. Because of the size, configuration and shape of the subject property,
there does not appear to be exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applicable to the land which do not apply generally to
property in the same district. Tract No. 7743 was approved in 1976
creating the subject property in its current unique size, configuration
and shape in order to accommodate development similar in size to that
permitted on surrounding properties.
2. Exceptional circumstances do not apply that deprive the subject property
of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the same zone classification
because the lot is approximately 11,200 square feet in size and the
buildable area excluding setbacks is 3,250 square feet.
3. Since the subject property can be fully developed within regular
established setbacks, such a conditional exception is not necessary for
the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights.
4. Granting of Conditional Exception No. 84-70 would constitute a grant of
special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon properties in the
vicinity.
5. The granting of Condition Exception No. 84-70 would be inconsistent with
the goals and policies of the General Plan.
6. The Planning Commission, in its action of March 2, 1976 pertaining to
Tentative Tract No. 7743, imposed a condition of approval requiring all
structures exceeding forty-two (42) inches in height shall set back a ,.�,,
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minimum of five (5) feet from the 25 foot view corridor easement which is
located on Lot No. 8. The height measurement of such structures shall be
from the finished grade of Marina View Drive.
Discussion was held regarding the driveway as proposed by the appellant and
the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission in the past.
Mayor Bailey asked the appellant her opinion of the alternative floor plan
proposed by the planning staff. Mrs. Hill stated that she believed the rooms
would be too small and the ten foot view too limited.
Councilman MacAllister asked the Director of Development Services what the
square footage was on the alternate floor plan. Mr. Palin stated the upper
level would be 3000 square feet and the lower level 1700 square feet, plus
there would be garage footage.
Following further discussion, the motion made by Green, seconded by Finley,
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES: Kelly
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (No Council Comments made at this time)
Sally Alexander presented photographs of flooding taken after the rain on
December 18, 1984.
Ann Elliott described how she abandoned her car and walked through knee deep
water following the rain December 18, 1984.
Chauncy Alexander spoke regarding recommendations of the Ad Hoc Flood Control
Committee. He urged that a flood prevention project account be included in
the budget. He urged Coixncil to take an aggressive stand in securing federal
monies for flood control.
George Arnold stated his concern regarding clean up of private lots, street
lights that are not working and painting automobiles in a garage evenings and
Saturdays, all in the downtown area.
Syamak Shafi-Nia spoke regarding Agenda Item F-1 relative to the rejection of
a bid for the City's telemetry control system for water and flood control
pumps.
Don Gibas, Frank Voorhes and Natalie Kotsch spoke in support of Agenda Item
H-2 pertaining to a traffic signal and street work on Pacific Coast Highway
between Main and 7th Streets.
TELEMETRY CONTROL SYSTEM OF WATER SYSTEMS & FLOOD CONTROL PUMP STATIONS - ALL
BIDS REJECTED - CC-682
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works.
regarding bids received for the furnishing and installation of the Telemetry
Control System for Water and Flood Control Facilities.
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The Public Works Director presented a staff report.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Green, seconded by Finley, to
reject all bids, to authorize revisions to delete certain equipment, and to
direct City Clerk to readvertise for bids. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES: MacAllister, Mandic
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council approved the following items,
as recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT; None
MINUTES - Approved and adopted the minutes of the regular meeting of January
21, 1985 and the adjourned meeting of January 28, 1985 as written and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.
STREET EASEMENT FOR GOLDENWEST STREET AT HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK -
EQUESTRIAN CENTER - Approved the granting of a street easement for
Goldenwest Street over a portion of city -owned property at Huntington Central
Park and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS -- ADAMS/DELAWARE - NOTICE OF COMPLETION -
CC-656 - Accepted work completed by Perry Electric on installation of traffic
signals at Adams Avenue and Delaware Street for a total contract price of
$69,428 and instructed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
RECREATION FACILITY USE AGREEMENT - COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT - JOINT
USE OF SCHOOL RECREATION FACILITIES -- Approved a Recreation Facility Use
Agreement between the City and Coast Community College District for joint use
of existing facilities throughout the City and authorized execution by the
Mayor and City Clerk.
HUNTINGTON VALLEY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB PROPOSAL FOR McCALLEN PARK - WATER
RETENTION BASIN - CONTINUED TO 3/4/85
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director
regarding the development of McCallen Park located between Delaware and
Huntington Streets, south of Yorktown Avenue and a proposed long-term lease
agreement between the City and Huntington Valley Boys and Girls Club for
construction of a facility within the park.
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The City Administrator stated that the retention site was not a retention
basin per se; it retains a little water but was primarily a ponding area.
The Community Services Director presented slides of the area.
Councilmembers MacAllister and Kelly stated for the record that they were
Directors of the Boys Club.
Mark Chow described the facility the Huntington Valley Boys and -Girls Club
wanted to build in McCallen Park.
Discussion was held regarding the need for water retention basins in the City,
the possibility of keeping the pond for that purpose and the need to keep
fencing around the pond.
A motion was made by Councilman Green to table consideration of the Huntington
Valley Boys and Girls Club proposal for McCallen Park. The motion died for
lack of.a second.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, to direct staff to
design McCallen Park to have a retention basin and until the area is improved
leave fencing and once it is improved the fencing be removed.
The City Administrator stated that a retention basin would not work at that
location because of the drainage system already in place. He stated that if
the pond were filled in, turfed and used as a ball field, it would have as
great a retention ability as is there at this time.
Councilwoman Finley withdrew her second from the motion. The motion died for
lack of a second.
A motion was made by. MacAllister, seconded by Finley, to continue to March 4,
1985, consideration of filling in the McCallen retention basin with earthen
materials and to install a storm drain in FY 1985/86. The motion carried
unanimously.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to authorize staff to
enter into negotiations with Huntington Valley Boys and Girls Club for a
long-term lease agreement to construct a facility in McCallen Park. The
motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic
NOES: Bailey, Finley, Green Thomas
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Green, seconded by Finley, to continue consideration of
entering into negotiations with the Huntington Valley Boys and Girls Club for
a long-term lease agreement to construct a facility in McCallen Park to March
4, 1985. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic
ABSENT: None
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Mark Chow stated that the Boys and Girls Club wanted to build a facility at
McCallen Park whether the pond were filled in or not. He stated that even
with the pond in the park there would be enough room for their facility and a
multi -purpose sports field.
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 10:10 P.M. The meeting was reconvened
at 10:15 P.M.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL & STREET WORK ON PCH BETWEEN MAIN & 7TH - CONTINUED PENDING
COORDINATION WITH REDEVELOPMENT PLANS - RE -DIRECT JOBS BILL MONIES TO ANOTHER
PROJECT
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works
regarding needed traffic signal and street work on Pacific Coast Highway
between Main and 7th Street to accomplish the reversal of traffic on Main
Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Avenue.
The Public Works Director presented a staff report.
Discussion was held regarding the parking spots that would be lost and the
kinds of projects that could be funded with Jobs Bill monies.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, to continue the plans
for the traffic signal and street work on Pacific Coast Highway between Main
and 7th Street to accomplish the reversal of traffic on Main Street between
Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Avenue until it can be coordinated with
redevelopment plans for the area and to direct staff to plan to use the Jobs
Bill monies for another project. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES: Kelly, Mandic
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION SCHEDULED - 2/25/85 -- MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
A Study Session was scheduled for February 25, 1985 at 7.30 P.M. for a
Mid -Year Budget Review.
ORDINANCE NO 2749 - ADOPTED - ZC 84-19 - HOLLY/CLAY
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2749 for Council consideration - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
MEDIUM -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO (QUALIFIED) MEDIUM -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT, COMBINED WITH 01 OIL PRODUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED
AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HOLLY STREET AND CLAY AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO.
84-19)."
On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council. adopted Ordinance No. 2749,
after reading by title, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FLOOD CONTROL AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS - APPROVED
Councilwoman Finley informed Council that they had been provided with copies
of a Flood Committee Interim Report.
Discussion was held regarding keeping the drains clear of debris at akl
times. Discussion was held regarding the need to work closely with the county.
A,motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Finley, to accept the recommendations
of the Flood Control Ad Hoc Committee as follows:
1. Reassess flood/drainage priorities in the Huntington Beach Five-year
Capital Improvement Program, based on the experience of the March 1, 1983
storm and other potential threats within the Huntington Beach system and
examine the legalities of shifting funds from established drainage
districts.
2. Assess the feasibility of establishing,a flood prevention project account
in the budget.
3. Continue coordination between the City and County staff including the use
of simulated emergency and training sessions.
4. Ensure that any development proposed in the flood plain addresses and
mitigates any threat to the ability of the existing systemm to carry
run-off. For example: require that accelerated runoff from roofs,
streets and parking lots be held on -site for a minimum of six hours
during an intense storm.
5. Work cooperatively with our County supervisor to ensure the continued
inclusion of Huntington Beach projects in the County's Five-year
program. (Supervisor Wieder had stated that the County is planning on
spending more than $92,000,000 in the Huntington Beach area for flood
control improvements, with $47,000,000 being directed to improving the
Huntington Beach and Talbert Channels in the next five years.)
6. Direct staff to coordinate flood control programs with the appropr-qte
State agencies, the Army Corps of Engineers and appropriate
agencies.
7. Request the Mayor to continue a priority effort to present flood c,
to State legislative committees and to Orange County legislators
Senate and House Committees and California legislators.
8. As the project preparation goes forward on the Talbert Valley Channels,
make every effort as a City to work out areas of disagreement early by
participating in planning, working with our Supervisor, etc.
The motion carried unanimously.
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APPOINTMENTS TO YOUTH BOARD - ALVERSON/SCHEUERMAN
On motion by Bailey, second Mandic, Council appointed Angela Alverson, Marina
High School, as an "at -large" representative, and. appointed Kurt Scheuerman,
as a representative for Ocean View High School to terms on the Youth Board
from July 1, 1984 through June 30, 1985. The motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION SCHEDULED - 2/25/85 -_COMMODORE CIRCLE
A Study Session was scheduled for February 25, 1985 on Commodore Circle by
consensus of Council.
RESOLUTION NO 5491 - ADOPTED - SCAQMD - OFFSHORE OIL DEVELOPMENT
The City Clerk presented a communication from the South Coast Air Quality
Management District transmitting Resolution #85-3 relative to the mitigation
of air pollution emissions resulting from the development of offshore oil
facilities.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5491 for Council consideration - "A
RESOLUTION 'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING THE
MITIGATION OF EMISSIONS FROM OFFSHORE OIL DEVELOPMENT."
On motion by Finley, second Kelly, Council adopted Resolution No. 5491 by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Finley, Bailey, Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITIZEN QUESTIONNAIRE
Councilman Green described a questionnaire the City of Thousand Oaks presented
to citizens. He stated that he would discuss the matter with the City
Administrator and bring back a recommendation to the Council on Huntington
Beach utilizing a similar questionnaire.
REPAIR AT RR CROSSING - TALBERT BETWEEN GOTHARD/BEACH - REFERRED TO STAFF
Councilman Kelly stated that he had received complaints .from citizens
regarding needed repair at the railroad crossing at Talbert Avenue between
Gothard Street and Beach Boulevard.
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by MacAllister, to direct staff to
examine the railroad crossing at Talbert Avenue between Gothard Street and
Beach Boulevard for the purpose of getting it repaired. The motion carried
unanimously.
PCTA REPORT
Councilman MacAllister stated that Council had been provided with 'a letter on
the Public Cable Television Authority indicating that the City had received
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three percent franchise fees and two percent franchise fees. Councilman
MacAllister stated that he had read articles in the newspapers pertaining to a
possible sale; he stated that he would keep Council informed regarding the
matter.
STREET LIGHTING - DOWNTOWN AREA - REFERRED TO STAFF
Councilman MacAllister commented on street lamps that were not lighting in the
downtown area and requested staff to contact the Southern California Edison
Company regarding the matter.
ART FOR BLUFFTOP PARK
Councilman MacAllister referred to a memorandum from the Community Services
Director dated January 24, 1985 and suggested that at least one statue be
installed at the Blufftop Park.
JOBS BILL PROJECTS
Discussion was held regarding what kinds of projects can be funded with Jobs
Bill monies. The Public Works Director stated that he would recommend a
project to be funded by that source.
WATER RETENTION BASINS - TO BE SURVEYED
Following discussion it was the consensus of Council to survey water retention
basins in the City.
OIL WELL SIGNS - REFERRED TO STAFF FOR CODE AMENDMENT
Following discussion, a motion was made by Thomas, seconded by MacAllister,. to
direct staff to review ordinances to allow an identification sign on a block
wall fence surrounding an oil well. The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bailey adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach.
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