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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-04-01MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 1, 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 1160 - 5th & 6th Graders, Circle View School, Leader Mary Miller. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cindy Blazej. The Invocation was given by Michelle Greene. ROLL CALL Present: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas Absent: MacAllister r PRESENTATION - "VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH" - CAROLE ANN WALL Mayor Bailey presented a plaque to "Volunteer of the Month" Carole Ann Wall for the month of March, 1985. Mayor Bailey stated that Ms.. Wall has been very active as a volunteer with the 4th of July Executive Board and also is a member and president of the Womens Division of the Chamber of Commerce. PROCLAMATION - WEEK OF APRIL 22 TO 28 - "NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK" Mayor Bailey presented a proclamation designating the Week of April 22-28 as "National Volunteers Week" to the Program Administrator Catherine Lawrence. PROCLAMATION - MONTH OF APRIL - "YOUTH ART FESTIVAL MONTH" Mayor Bailey presented a proclamation designating the month of April as "Youth Art Festival Month" to Joyce Durda, Chairwoman of Youth Art Festival Committee and Co -chairwoman Elaine Craft. PRODUCTIVITY STUDY OF CITY ATTORNEY'S DEPARTMENT OPERATION (AGENDA ITEM H-4) - DELETED FROM AGENDA - CONTINUED TO 4 15 85 The City Administrator requested that Agenda Item H-4 regarding a communication from the City Administrator recommending that the City's Page 2 - Council Minutes -- 4/1/85 Productivity Program be extended to include a productivity study of the operations of the City Attorney's Office be removed from the Agenda. A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Green, to continue consideration of a productivity study of the City Attorney's Office to April 15, 1985. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO PC DENIAL OF CUP 84-36 - CONTINUED OPEN TO 5/6/85 -- CHEVRON USA The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for the continuance of a public hearing opened at the March 18, 1985 meeting, to consider an appeal filed by Fred Fiedler & Associates, on behalf of Chevron, U.S.A. Said appeal is to the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 84-36 to permit the conversion of an existing service station's automobile repair bay to a convenience market on an 0.61 acre site at the southwest corner of Main Street and Beach Boulevard (18501 Beach Boulevard). The City Clerk announced that she had received a communication from Jim Lopez, appellant, dated April 1, 1985 requesting a continuance of the hearing to May 6, 1985. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Green, to continue the public hearing open to May 6, 1985. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green NOES: None NOT VOTING: Thomas ABSENT: MacAllister PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO PC DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 85-3 -- UPHELD PC - DENIED CUP 85-3 -- BARBARA COOPER LEONARD The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider an appeal filed by Barbara Cooper Leonard to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Use Permit No. 85-3. Conditional Use Permit 85-3 is a request to establish a child day care facility in a single family home for seven to twelve children. The proposed use would be during the daytime hours between 7:00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. The subject property is located on the south side of Warner Avenue, west of Goldenwest Street on Argo Circle in the R1 (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 an informal petition listing approximately 23 signatures of members of Orange County Day Care Association and an informal petition listing approximately 33 signatures of neighbors and parents in support of CUP 85-3. Two letters of support were received March 27, 1985. The Development Services Director presented a staff report and slides of the property under consideration. The Mayor declared the hearing open. Page 3 - Council Minutes - 4/l/85 Barbara Leonard described her background and referred to the testimony of Allen Brusewitz before the Planning Commission of Allen Brusewitz. She submitted four letters in support of the day care facility. Allen Brusewitz stated that noise from the children at the day care facility was disturbing. He submitted a letter in opposition to the day care facility and read from an informal petition listing approximately 17 signatures which he had submitted previously to the Planning Commission. David Sando stated that he worked rotating shifts and sometimes slept during the daytime and was concerned that the noise of the children would keep him awake. 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. Following discussion, a motion was made by Green, seconded by Finley, to uphold the Planning Commission and deny Conditional Use Permit 85-3, with the following findings: Findings For Denial: 1. The proposed day care facility will have a detrimental effect due to noise upon the general health, welfare, safety and convenience of persons residing or working in the neighborhood; and is detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood. 2. The proposed day care facility is not consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and will not substantially comply with the provisions of Article 933 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 3. The access to the parking and number of vehicles trips the day care facility will create, will cause undue traffic problems for this neighborhood. 4. The proposed day care facility is not compatible with existing and other proposed uses in the neighborhood. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSTAIN: Kelly ABSENT: MacAllister PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO PC DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 84-67 - UPHELD PC - DENIED CE 84-67 - E VAN VLAHAKIS The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider for the purpose of considering an appeal filed by E. Van Vlahakis to the denial by the Planning Commission of Conditional Exception Page 4 - Council Minutes - 4/l/85 No. 84-67. Conditional Exception No. 84-67 is a request to permit a six (6) foot high wall to encroach four (4) feet into the required fifteen (15) foot front yard setback. The subject property is located at 16727 Bolero Lane and is zoned Rl-CZ, Low Density Residential -Coastal Zone. A legal description is on file in the Department of Development Services. 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 and slides of the area. The Mayor declared the hearing open. E. Van Vlahakis presented background information on the wall construction and requested that Council grant his appeal. 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. Following discussion, a motion was made by Green, seconded by Mandic, to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and deny Conditional Exception No. 84-67, with the following findings of fact: 1. Because of the size, configuration, shape and lack of unique topographic features of the subject property, there does not appear to be exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the land, buildings or premises involved that does not apply generally to property or class of uses in the same district. 2. 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. 3. The subject property was legally subdivided and developed in a manner consistent with applicable zoning laws. 4. Exceptional circumstances do not apply that deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the same zone classifications. 5. Encroachment into the required setback is not compatible with setbacks established for properties in the vicinity and would constitute a special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon those properties. 6. Swimming pool permit was issued in compliance with current City Codes. Approved plan depicted wall to be constructed on bond beam. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mandic, Finley, Green NOES: Kelly, Bailey, Thomas ABSENT: MacAllister Page 5 - Council Minutes - 4/1/85 Councilman Kelly inquired which was the prevailing side. Later in the meeting the City Attorney stated that the prevailing side was (Mandic, Finley and Green), and that the motion sustained the rule of the lower body, the Planning Commission. She stated that a member of the prevailing side could bring the matter up for reconsideration under new business at the next Council meeting, otherwise the matter would have to be noticed, etc. in order to brought before Council again. PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 85-6 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2760 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - MINOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider an amendment to Article 973 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code pertaining to the size of minor accessory structures. 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 presented a staff report. 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. 2760 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9830.22 RELATING TO MINOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES." A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Finley, to approve Code Amendment 85-6 and, after reading by title, approve introduction of Ordinance No. 2760 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 85-9 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2758 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS TO COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider Code Amendment No 85-9, an amendment to Sections 989.5.3.12 - 989.5.3.15, Categorical Exclusions to Coastal Development Permit Requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Said amendment makes changes to bring the code into conformance with categorical exclusions for the City approved by the California Coastal Commission on March 1, 1985. 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. � �x Page 6 - Council Minutes - 4/1/85 The Development Services Director presented a staff report. 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. 2758 for Council consideration -- "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 989.5.3.12 THROUGH 989.5.3.15, RELATING TO CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS FOR A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT." A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Mandic, to approve Code Amendment 85-9 and, after reading by title, approve introduction of Ordinance No. 2758 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Bailey announced that a joint meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency had been called. ROLL CALL -- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Present: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas Absent: MacAllister PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATING TO CITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS There were not any persons present wishing to address the Agency. MINUTES - Approved and adopted the minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 1985 and adjourned regular meeting of January 28, 1985, as written and on file in the Clerk's Office. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS -- APPROVED - TALBERT BEACH INDUSTRIAL PARCEL The Clerk presented a communication from the Deputy Director of Redevelopment transmitting a proposed Request For Qualifications for the sale or lease of an industrial parcel in the Talbert -Beach Redevelopment Project Area, The Deputy Director of Redevelopment presented a staff report. Following discussion, a motion was made by Thomas to approve and authorize staff to distribute the Request for Statements of Qualifications and Bids for lease of the agency -owned five acre industrial parcel within the Talbert -Beach Redevelopment Project Area. The motion died for lack of a second. Page 7 - Council Minutes - 4/1/85 A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Kelly, to approve and authorize staff to distribute the Request for Statements of Qualifications and Bids for purchase or lease of the agency -owned five acre industrial parcel within the Talbert --Beach Redevelopment Project Area. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green NOES: Thomas ABSENT: MacAllister ADJOURNMENT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach. PUBLIC COMMENTS George Arnold commented on parking control in the downtown area. He complained regarding loitering near the Safari Sands restaurant. He commented on red curbs painted where cars using metered parking spaces were supposed to park. Mayor Bailey referred the matters to staff. Dean Albright commented regarding redevelopment procedures pertaining to various redevelopment projects in the city. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED) Councilman Mandic requested that Agenda Item G-6 pertaining to Resolution No. 5506 - (Issuance of revenue bonds (Mola Development Corporation) be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Councilwoman Finley requested that Agenda Item G-10 (Final Tract Map 12140) and Agenda Item G-11 (Final Tract Map 11250) be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by Kelly, second Green, Council approved the following items, as recommended, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green NOES: None NOT VOTING: Thomas ABSENT: MacAllister MINUTES - Approved and adopted the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 18, 1985 and the regular meeting of March 18, 1985 as corrected and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Page 8 - Council Minutes - 4/l/85 RECONSTRUCTION & IMPROVEMENTS OF DISTRICT 273 STREETS (MSC-230) - PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS CALL FOR BIDS - Approved plans and specifications to reconstruct street facilities within District 273 from Slater Avenue to Polder Circle and from Marken Lane to Newland Street and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids. WARNER AVENUE LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS - CC-670 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Accepted work completed by Valley Crest Landscaping for an amount of 2 ,576 for construction of landscaping improvements between Sims Street and 250' west of Los Patos Avenue, between Goldenwest Street and 1429' east of Goldenwest Street and between Magnolia Street and Rotterdam Lane; approve project change orders and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. SLATER FLOOD CHANNEL LINING CONSTRUCTION - CC-613 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Accepted work completed by Superior Gunite for an amount of 1,081,696.43 for the construction of the Slater Flood Channel Lining, approved Project Change Orders 1,. 2, 3 & 4 in the amount of $2,790.43 and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. 1985-86 TENTATIVE BUDGET - WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD - Approved 1985-86 Tentative West Orange County Water Board Budget as submitted by the Secretary.. RESOLUTION NO 5508 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHING SPECIAL ENFORCMENT SERVICES FUNDS - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SUPPLEMENTAL FEE RESOLUTION NO. 14). it LANDFILL GAS RECOVERY - Authorized staff to solicit proposals for methane gas recovery from the former county landfill located south of Talbert Avenue, between Gothard and Goldenwest Streets. RESOLUTION NO 5507 - ADOPTED - CALTRANS -- TRAFFIC SIGNALS - PCH PHILLIPS MARINER - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING CALTRANS TO CONSTRUCT TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AT PHILLIPS DRIVE AND MARINER DRIVE." RESOLUTION NO 5506 - MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED - REVENUE BONDS - MOLA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (WARNER-LYNN/SIMS) - STAFF DIRECTED TO PREPARE REPORT REGARDING PROCESS PERTAINING TO ENCOURAGEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5506 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 102-UNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BY MOLA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION." (Located on the north side of Warner Avenue between Lynn and Sims Streets.) Discussion was held regarding the benefits of this type of financial assistance to people of low and moderate incomes. Discussion was held 1 Page 9 - Council Minutes - 4/l/85 regarding the monitoring process of who is renting housing designated for people of low and moderate incomes. Discussion was held regarding the various methods of encouraging developers to construct low and moderate income housing. A motion was made by Thomas to deny Resolution No. 5508. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Mandic stated that he would make a motion but vote in opposition to that motion. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 5508. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly NOES: Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas ABSENT: MacAllister A motion was made by Finley, second Bailey, to direct staff to prepare a report relative to the whole process of encouragement of affordable housing and how it meshes together. The motion carried unanimously. FINAL TRACT MAP 12140 - PORTION OF TT 11417 - SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - MANSION PROPERTIES - (DEFERRED FROM 3 5 85) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Development 5erviceE Director and the Public Works Director regarding Final Tract Map 12140. Discussion was held between Councilwoman Finley and the Public Works Director regarding the floodwater retention capacity in the project. A motion was 'made by Finley, seconded by Kelly, to approve Final Tract Map 12140, being a portion of Tentative Tract 11417, pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth in S. 66474 and S. 66458 of the Government Code, to accept offer of dedication and improvement subject to completion of requirements stipulated, on property located on the south side of Clay Avenue, between Huntington and Main Streets; examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as filed with, amended and approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage: 2.650; Lots: one, Developer: Mansion Properties, Inc., Huntington Beach, to adopt map subject to stipulations as follows: Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections; Certificate of Insurance; Subdivision Agreement; The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be approved by the department of Development Services and the City Attorney's Office as to form prior to recordation of the final map; Park and Recreation fees shall be paid or a surety posted in an amount equal to the in lieu fees and approved by the City Attorney prior to recordation of the final map; Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to the recordation of the final map; and further to accept Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 7127097, Monument Bond No. 7127095, Faithful Performance Bond No. 7127096, Labor and Material Bond No. 7127096 and to approve and authorize execution of the Subdivision Agreement and further to instruct the City Clerk that she shall not affix her signature to the map nor release such map for preliminary processing by the County or for recordation until the aforementioned conditions have been met. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Page 10 - Council Minutes - 4/1/85 AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green NOES: None NOT VOTING: Thomas ABSENT: MacAllister FINAL TRACT MAP 12250 - PORTION OF TT 11417 - SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - MANSION PROPERTIES - (DEFERRED FROM 3 5 85) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Development Services Director and the Public Works Director regarding Final Tract Map 12250. Discussion was held between Councilwoman Finley and the Public Works Director regarding the floodwater retention capacity in the project. A motion was trade by Finley, seconded by Kelly, to approve Final Tract Map 12250, being a portion of Tentative Tract 11417, pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth in S. 66474 and S. 66458 of the Government Code, to accept offer of dedication and improvement subject to completion of requirements stipulated, on property located on the south side of Clay Avenue, between Huntington and Main Streets; examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as filed with, amended and approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage: 4.483; Lots: one, Developer: Mansion Properties, Inc., Huntington Beach, to adopt map subject to stipulations as follows: Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections; Certificate of Insurance; Subdivision Agreement; The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions shall be approved by the department of Development Services and the City Attorney's Office as to form prior to recordation of the final map; Park and Recreation fees shall be paid or a surety posted in an amount equal to the in lieu fees and approved by the City Attorney's Office prior to recordation of the final map; Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to the recordation of the final map; and further to accept Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 712108, Monument Bond No. 7127110, Faithful Performance Bond No. 712109, Labor and Material Bond No. 7127109 and to approve and authorize execution of the Subdivision Agreement and further to instruct the City Clerk that she shall not affix her signature to the map nor release such map for preliminary processing by the County or for recordation until the aforementioned conditions have been met. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green NOES: None NOT VOTING: Thomas ABSENT: MacAllister REQUEST FOR 60 FOOT PIERHEAD LINE - HUNTINGTON HARBOUR/MAIN CHANNEL - CONTINUED TO 5/6/85 The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting Resolution No. 5503 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A PIERHEAD LINE IN HUNTINGTON HARBOUR MAIN CHANNEL." 1 r 7 Page 11 - Council Minutes - 4/1/85 The Public Works Director presented a staff report. Discussion was held between Council and the Public Works Director regarding narrowing the channel by extending the pierhead. He stated that the channel can be safely narrowed. Councilman Mandic stated his concern regarding the possibility of boats tying up in tandem if the pierhead line was increased. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Finley, to continue consideration of Resolution No. 5503 pertaining to establishing a pierhead line -in Huntington Harbour Main Channel to May 6, 1985. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Thomas left the room. CITY MOTTO CONTEST - "CITY OF EXPANDING HORIZONS" - BLAINE CRAFT The City Clerk presented a communication from the Public Information Officer regarding the City Motto Contest. Councilman Mandic announced that Elaine Craft won the City Motto Contest with "City of Expanding Horizons". He congratulated Ms. Craft and, informed her that she had won a dinner for two, flowers and limousine service. He stated that a plaque would be prepared and presented to her in the near future. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Finley, to adopt the recommendation of the City Motto Contest Committee, including the motto "City of Expanding Horizons" and awards to be presented. AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister, (Thomas out of the room) Councilman Thomas returned the room. PLANNING OBJECTIVES FOR THE WHITE HOLE AREA - APPROVED, AS AMENDED The City Clerk presented a communication from the Development Services Director regarding planning objectives for the White Hole Area between Beach Boulevard and the Santa Ana River. The Development Services Director presented a staff report. A motion was made by Green, seconded by Mandic, to restore the former wording on Item #1 of the proposed list of planning objectives to read: "Attempt to consolidate non -restorable areas into nodes". The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister Florence Webb, Senior Planner, clarified Item #5 pertaining to exploring trade-offs of restoration of the degraded but restorable areas for P� Pege 12 - Council Minutes - 4/l/85 development; she then clarified what was meant by a formal transfer of development rights program. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Green, to change the wording of Item #13 to: "Form a task force of property owners, homeowners and public interest groups from the beginning of the project The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister On motion by Kelly, second Finley, Council approved the proposed planning objectives for the White Hole Area, as amended, as guidelines for staff to use in working with the property owners and affected public agencies to achieve an acceptable plan for the area as follows: 1. Attempt to consolidate non -restorable areas into nodes. 2. Include interest points and observation trails in the wetland restoration plan. 3. Analyze areas for the possible expansion of Edison, given that energy is a high priority coastal dependent use. 4. Explore a transfer of development rights program to facilitate nodes of development and wetland restoration. 5. Explore trade-offs of restoration of the degraded but restorable areas for development, short of a formal transfer of development rights program. 6. Explore the feasibility of supporting the Coastal Conservancy's acquisition of CALTRANS property for use in a transfer of development rights program and as a mitigation area. 7. Explore linking Hamilton Avenue to Beach Boulevard through the area, including appropriate mitigation measures. 8. Plan for the retention of the bicycle trail along the levee of the Santa Ana River. 9. Review and analyze the 1983 Department of Fish and Game wetlands designation, together with all pertinent studies relating to the area. 10. Analyze public interests and private ownerships relating to the area. 11. Analyze the Pacific Coast Highway widening. Will Pacific Coast Highway expand into the wetlands or on the beach side? Include bridge in analysis. 12. Investigate funding for restoration and enhancement and maintenance of the area, including who will pay and how payment is assigned. Page 13 -- Council Minutes - 4/l/85 13. Form a task force of property owners, homeowners and public interest groups from the beginning of the project. 14. Include in analysis the area's relationship with any proposed flood control project. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister rI ANONYMOUS LETTER - COMMITTEE FORMED TO LOOK AT ALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PROCEDURES The City Administrator referred to an anonymous letter implying improper procedures in various redevelopment projects. Following discussion, a motion was made by Finley, seconded by Green, to form a committee to look at all redevelopment projects in the city and to look at all procedural steps in the redevelopment process. Following discussion, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green Thomas NOES: None NOT VOTING Kelly ABSENT: MacAllister .Mayor Bailey appointed Councilmembers Mandic, Finley and MacAllister to the newly formed committee. ORDINANCE NO 2755 - ADOPTED - ZC 85-1 - BTWN GRAHAM ON EAST/SLATER ON NORTH/OC FLOOD.CONTROL CHANNEL ON WEST THE BOLSA CHICA PROPERTY ON SOUTH The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2755 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, COMBINED WITH COASTAL ZONE SUFFIX, TO LOW -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, COMBINED WITH COASTAL ZONE SUFFIX, ON REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN GRAHAM STREET ON THE EAST, SLATER AVENUE ON THE NORTH, THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL ON THE WEST, AND THE BOLSA CHICA (UNINCORPORATED ORANGE COUNTY PROPERTY) ON THE SOUTH (ZONE CASE NO. 85-1)." (hearing and introduction 3/18/85.) (R2-CZ (5.5) to RI -CZ) On motion by Kelly, second Green, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2755, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister 40 Page 14 - Council Minutes - 4/l/85 ORDINANCES NO 2756 - ADOPTED - SW CORNER BOLSA AVE/GOLDENWEST - ZC 84-21 The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2756 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE EUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO COMEMITY BUSINESS DISTRICT -SERVICE STATION, ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BOLSA AVENUE AND GOLDENWEST STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 84-21)." Hearing and introduction 3/18/85. (C2 to C2-SS) On motion by Kelly, second Green, Council adopted Ordinance. No. 2756, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister Councilmen Mandic and Thomas left the room. ORDINANCE NO 2759 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - OIL WELL SIGNS The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2759 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 15.20.050 RELATING TO OIL WELL SIGNS." On motion by Kelly, second Finley, Council approved introduction of Ordinance 2759, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Bailey, Finley, Green NOES.: None ABSENT: MacAllister, (Mandic, Thomas out of the room) Councilmembers Mandic and Thomas returned to the room. CITY PROMOTIONAL COMMITTEE Councilman Kelly stated that a meeting of the City Promotional Committee had been held and that he would present a report at a future date. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE Mayor Bailey stated that she had attended the National League of Cities Congressional Conference and would report on the matter at a later date. CLEAN SWEEP WEEK - APRIL 21-27, 1985 Mayor Bailey stated that the Environmental Board would soon be announcing "Clean Sweep Week" to be held April 21-27, 1985. 41 Page 15 - Council Minutes - 4/l/85 RECYCLING PAPER - TO BE PLACED ON 4/15/85 AGENDA Mayor Bailey requested that the question of recycling paper as proposed by the Environmental Board be placed on the April 15, 1985 Council Agenda. SENATE BILL 75 (FORAN) - -DEEP POCKET" -- DEFENDANTS IN PUBLIC LIABILITY LAWSUITS - LETTER OF SUPPORT APPROVED - Councilman Mandic stated that a letter in support of Senate Bill 75 (Foran) pertaining to "Deep Pocket", defendants in public liability lawsuits had been prepared. On motion by Mandic, second Green, Council approved the letter in support of Senate Bill 75 (Foran) pertaining to "Deep Pocket", defendants in public liability lawsuits, by unanimous vote. EXCESSIVE LIGHTS AT NIGHT IN CITY HALL Councilman Mandic suggested the lighting at night be monitored in City Hall in the interest of energy conservation. SAFARI SANDS RESTAURANT - POLICE TO MONITOR Councilman Mandic referred to the comments of George Arnold during the Public Comments portion of the meeting and suggested that the Police Department monitor the Safari Sands Restaurant. CALIFORNIA WATER DAY - WASHINGTON, D.C. - REPORT Councilwoman Finley reported on her attendance in Washington, D.C. during California Water Day. BANNING OF CONCURRENT SALE OF ALCOHOL/GASOLINE IN CITY - REFERRED TO STAFF Councilman Green referred to a letter from the Community Services Coordinator of the South Coast Medical Center pertaining to the concurrent sale of alcohol and gasoline. A motion was made by Green, seconded by Bailey, to direct staff to report on the feasibility of banning the concurrent sale of alcohol and gasoline in the city. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY - COPDIENTS Councilman Kelly commented on Youth in Government Day and commended staff for their efforts in making it a successful experience for the students. Page 16 - Council Minutes - 4/I/85 GARFIELD'S NITE SPOT - COMMENTS REGARDING PROGRESS REPORT Councilman Kelly referred to the City Attorney's progress report regarding the nuisance action against Garfield's Nite Spot. CHANGE OF STREET NAME REQUEST - SCEPTRE LANE - TO BE PLACED ON 4/15/85 AGENDA Councilman Kelly referred to a letter dated March 26, 1985 from a citizen requesting that the name of Sceptre Lane be changed to Weatherly Bay. He asked that the request be placed on the April 15, 1985 Agenda. YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY - SUGGESTION THAT STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN COUNCIL MEETING Councilman Thomas suggested that next year the students be invited to sit in on a Council meeting prior to Youth in Government Day. OIL TANKS NEAR RESIDENCES Councilman Thomas stated his concern regarding the possible danger of oil tanks near residences. STAFF DIRECTED TO TARE INVENTORY - OIL TANKS NEAR RESIDENCES A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Finley, to direct staff to inventory all tanks within twenty-five to fifty feet of residences. The motion carried unanimously. FOURTH OF JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD - APPOINTMENTS - WINSLOW/LUNDQUIST On motion by Thomas, second Mandic, Council unanimously ratified the appointment of Martha Winslow and Erik Lundquist to the Fourth of July Executive Board. STAFF DIRECTED TO REPORT ON MONITORING PROCESS OF WATER IN HUNTINGTON HARBOUR CHANNELS Councilman Mandic stated his concern regarding danger of pollution in the channels in Huntington Harbour. He requested that staff report on the monitoring process of the waters in the Huntington Harbour channels. ARCO STATION - GOLDENWEST/SLATER Mayor Bailey inquired into the status of the progress report being prepared for Council on the Arco Gasoline Station located at Goldenwest Street and Slater Avenue which has a snack shop which includes the sale of alcoholic beverages. 3 L Page 17 - Council Minutes -- 4/1/85 DISTRIBUTION OF COPIES OF RESOLUTION NO 5507 Mayor Bailey requested that staff distribute copies of Resolution No. 5507 to the Marina Association, and to state and county legislators. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Bailey called an Closed Session of Council for the purpose of discussing negotiation matters. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 10:59 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 11:19 P.M. An IMP Mayor Bailey adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to 9:00 A.M., Saturday, April 13, 1985 at the Huntington Beach Inn, Huntington Beach, California. ATTEST: City Clerk • . e-, City Clerk and ex-nfficio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California w Mayor