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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-06-03MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 3, 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 Campfire, Inc. -- (10--13 year olds), Leaders: Joan Brown & Janet Ungaro, Sponsor - Blessed Sacrament Chuz" 5 Schroeder School. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jenny Miller, Calle Kristin Nakamura. The Invocation was given by Lisa Pack and Kelly Bennett. ROLL CALL Present: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green Thomas (arrived 7:44 P.M.) Absent: None PRESENTATION - TO SENIOR CITIZENS FROM GISLER MIDDLE SCHOOL - "CHOCOLATE CHIP OFF" A presentation was made by the Teacher/Director of Activities Wendy Wolff, Principal Ian Collins and students Dena Brabender, Sue Warner to the. City Council for the Senior Citizens from Gisler Middle School from the proceeds of the "Chocolate Chip Off" held May 23, 1985. PRESENTATION - CLEAN SWEEP MONTH - BILL MOREHOUSE (CAPT. CLEANUP) - AND MIRE SELNA Mayor Bailey presented a plaque .to Bill Morehouse (Captain Cleanup) and Mike Selna, former member of Environmental Board, for all their hard work during Clean Sweep Month. PRESENTATION "VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH" - FAYE OGDEN Mayor Bailey presented a plaque to Faye Ogden, former member of Huntington Reach Environmental Board, as "Volunteer of the Month" for the Month of May. Page 2 - Council Minutes - 6/3/85 PRESENTATION - YOUTH OF THE YEAR - JOE THOMAS Mayor Bailey presented a plaque to Jon Thomas, Youth of the Year. Present also were finalists Alexa Cartes, Patty Morales and Laura Mithoff. Jim Michalski, member of the Youth Board, were also present to assist in the pre- sentations. PUBLIC HEARING - FY 1985-86 CITY BUDGET & PROPOSED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS -- CONTINUED TO 6 17 85 - STAFF TO PREPARE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT BUDGET The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the proposed General Fund Budget for FY 85-86 (t67,254,388). The Revenue Sharing entitlement for FY 1984-85 totals $i1,550,000 and was proposed for Capital expenditures. All citizens (especially Senior Citizens and Hand! capped Individuals) were invited to attend and provide the Council with writ- ten and oral comments and ask questions concerning the City's entire proposed budget and the relationship of Revenue Sharing funds'to that budget. Copies of the proposed budget are available for public inspection from 8:V0 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday at City Hall, 2000 Main Street and the Cen- tral Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and post- ing had been met, and that she had received no communications or written pro- tests to the matter. Mayor Bailey stated that Council had received a telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Alexander requesting a five million dollar budget for flood control. The City Administrator presented a staff report. The Chief of Administrative Services presented the FY 1985-86 City Budget with the use of viewgraphs. The Mayor declared the hearing open. Henry Bohrman addressed Council regarding the budget as it relates to flood control priorities. He suggested that a tax be levied on residents for a flood control fund similar to a utilities tax. Councilwoman Finley commented on a bill introduced by Senator Seymour on legislation for flood control. A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Kelly, to continue the hearing on the FY 1985-86 City budget open to .tune 17, 1985 and to direct staff to prepare a resolution adopting said budget for presentation at that meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT 85-10 - ORD NO 2772 - INTRODUCTION - TEM- PORARY OUTDOOR EVENTS The Mayor announced that this was .the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider Code Amendment No. 85-10 which proposes to amend S. 9700.18 (e) of Page 3 - Council Minutes - 6/3/85 the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to clarify language pertaining .to tempor- ary outdoor events. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publi- cation 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. 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. 2772 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI- NANCE CODE BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (e) OF SECTION 9700.18 DEFINING TEMPORARY OUTDOOR PERMITS." Discussion was held regarding which category to include rabies shot clinicE A motion was made by MacAllister., seconded by Mandic, to approve Code Amend- ment 85-10 and, after reading,,,by title, approve introduction of Ordinance No. 2772. Following discussion, a ;substitute motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Thomas, to approve Code Amendment 85-10 and, after reading by title, to approve introduction of Ordinance No. 2772, as amended as follows: (e) Temporary outdoor event shall mean a temporary use of property not exceeding an aggregate of twenty-one (21) calendar days a year, the purpose of which is to conduct, a specialized outdoor, short-term event such as, but not limited to, art shows, fund-raising events, amusement attractions, sporting events and rabies clinics. Public services which benefit the community such as, but not limited to, bloodmobile, or chest X-ray, are included in this category. Any such event if sponsored by a nonprofit organization shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 973. The substitute motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Mandic left the room. PUBLIC HEARING — CODE AMENDMENT 84-12 - APPROVED - ORDINANCE NO 2773 - INTRO- DUCTION APPROVED - FORTUNETELLING - URGENCY ORDINANCE NO 2770 - ADOPTED - EXTENSION OF ZONING MORATORIUM The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider Code Amendment No. 84-12, a request to permit "Fortune telling" in the C--4, Highway Commercial District and the North. Huntington Center Specific Plan subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission. Code Amendment No. 84-12 is also a request to add a definition of "Fortune- telling" to Article 970 of the huntington. Beach Ordinance Code, a L Page 4 -- Council Minutes - 6/3/85 revised definition of "family", minor word changes to S. 9700.6(4)(c)(iii), Environmental Impact Reports and S. 9472.2 (c), Adult Entertainment. Mayor Bailey stated that the City Council would also consider adopting pro- posed Urgency Ordinance No. 2770 to enact an additional one year zoning moratorium of fortunetelling businesses to allow the city time to study and enact an ordinance regulating the zoning and operation of such fortunetelling businesses. Mayor Bailey stated that Negative Declaration No. 85--16 assessing the environ- mental effects of Code Amendment No. 84-12 would also be considered by Council. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publi- cation 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. 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. 2773 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDI- NANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9373, 9472.2 AND 9700.6, RELATING TO FORTUNE- TELLING BUSINESSES." On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council approved introduction of Ordinance No. 2773, after reading by title, by the following roll vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Mandic (out of the room) The City Clerk presented Urgency Ordinance No. 2770 for Council consi- deration - "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING ZONING MORATORIUM OF FORTUNETELLING BUSINESSES." on motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council adopted Urgency Ordinance Mo. 2770, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Mandic (out.of the room) Councilman Mandic returned to the room. PUBLIC HEARING - URGENCY ORD NO 2771 - FAILED - EXTENTION OF MORATORIUM ON ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS - SINGLE UNIT DWELLINGS - OLD TOWN TOWNLOT DOWN- TOWN SPECIFIC PLANS - DIRECTED TO DEVELOP STRATEGY OF NOTIFICATION FOLLOW-UP BOOTLEG PROBLEM IN NEW CONSTRUCTION The Mayor announced that this.. was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider adopting Urgency Ordinance No. 2771 extending the moratorium on the 4 rs Page 5 - Council Minutes - 6/3/85 issuance of building permits for the construction of' singlry unit dwellings in areas comprising the Oldtown, Townlot, and Downtown Specific Plans for 90 days pursuant to Government Code Section 65858. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and post- ing had been met, and that she.had received no communications or written pro- tests to the matter. The City Administrator stated that the proposed building ordinance would be considered by the Planning Commission June 4, 1985 and would be presented to Council June 17, 1985. The Development Services Director presented a staff report. Discussion was held regarding shortening the time frame of the moratorium. The Mayor declared the hearing open. Natalie Kotsch, Michael McMahon and Kent Pierce spoke in opposition to pi. posed Urgency Ordinance No. 2771. 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, The City Clerk presented Urgency Ordinance No. 2771 for Council consi- deration - "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY. OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE -UNIT DWELLINGS IN AREAS COMPRISING THE OLDTOWN, TOWNLOT AND DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLANS." Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Green, to adopt Urgency Ordinance. No. 2771, after reading by title. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Green NOES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley NOT VOTING: Thomas ABSENT: None A motion was- made by Finley, seconded by Green, to direct staff to develop strategy of notification and follow-up so that there is recognition .by the builders in the Oldtown, Townlot and Downtown Specific Plans that new con- struction will be. very closely watched at every stage. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green NOES: None NOT VOTING Thomas .ABSENT: None JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Bailey announced that a joint meeting of the City Council and the Rede- velopment Agency had been called. I T al Page 6 - Council Minutes -- 6/3/85 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL Present: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas Absent: None PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATING TO CITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS No one requested to speak at this time. Councilman MacAllister left the room. MINUTES - APPROVED The Clerk presented the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 21, 1985 for Redevelopment Agency consideration. On motion by Kelly, second Mandic, the Redevelopment Agency approved and adopted the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 21, 1985 as writ- ten and on file in the Clerk's Office by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister (out of the room) Councilman MacAllister returned to the room. PUBLIC HEARING -- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH - PROPOSED SALE OF MULTI -FAMILY CONGREGATE ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT - (PALM COURT) - CON - The -Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing pursuant to the requirements of Article II of the California Health & Safety Code (SS 33431), on the proposed sale by the Agency to BWC/Vanderwood Company, of a multi -family, congregate,. elderly housing project known as Palm 'Court, located at the northeast corner of Atlanta Avenue and Lake Street in Hunting- ton Beach. Such sale shall be upon the terms and subject to the conditions provided in the proposed form of the Installment Sale Agreement between BWCi- Vanderwood Company and the Redevelopment Agency dated as of June 1, 1985, a copy is on file with the Agency Clerk and is available for inspection at the office of the Redevelopment Agency at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Fri- day, excluding holidays. The Installment Sale Agreement is anticipated to include approximately 265 dwelling units and be in the approximate amount of $25 million. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publi- cation and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. The City Administrator recommended that the public hearing be opened and con- tinued to June 17, 1985. Page 7 - Council Minutes - 6/3/85 The Mayor declared the.hearing open. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Mandic, to continue the public hearing open to June 17, 1985. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY & SBE DEV INC - LAKE STREET OLD FIRE STATION PROPERTY - CONTINUED TA 7 c - ArLiTwAT7 TVEfTT n1P^TTO1&0PbT% The City Clerk./Clerk presented a communication from the Deputy City Adminis- trator/Redevelopment recommending that staff be authorized to prepare an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with SBE Development, Inc., relative to the Lake Street/Old Fire Station Property. The Deputy City Administrator/Deputy Director Redevelopment presented a staff report. Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Green, to con- tinue the matter to June 17, 1985.and requested Council to give input to staff. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: . AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green NOES: Thomas ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Mandrell and Bob Break addressed Council regarding Agenda Item H-2, Resolution No. 5523, establishing a pierhead line. They spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation. Mary Ellen Houseal addressed Council regarding Agenda Item H-2, Resolution No. 5523, establishing a pierhead line. She spoke in favor of the staff recommendation. Geor a Arnold addressed Council regarding the vacant lot located at Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway. He requested use of the lot for a summer parking lot business and offered to pay 50% of the profits to the city. Jay Stern addressed Council regarding median landscaping priorities, particu- larly as it relates to the Main Street median at Delaware Street. He pre- sented a photograph of property at Commodore Circle and complained about the abandoned pool and trash in the area. The Mayor stated that a report from staff would be forthcoming. Page 8 - Council Minutes - 6/3/85 Dean Albright addressed Council and suggested reinstating a student position on the Environmental Board. He recommended that someone from the Youth Board be appointed to this position. RESOLUTION NO 5523 - ADOPTED - ESTABLISHING PIERHEAD LINE IN THE DAVENPORT MIA The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works recommending that Council adopt Resolution No. 5523 establishing the pier - head line per Exhibit "B" for the Davenport Marina, also described as Lot "C" of Tract 4880. The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5523 for Council consideration.- "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A PIERREAD LINE IN THE DAVENPORT MARINA." The Director of Public Works presented a staff report. Following extensive discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Fin- ley, to adopt Resolution No. 5523. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: Kelly ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council approved the following items, as recommended, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meeting �of May 21, 1985 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. MUNICIPAL PIER REINFORCEMENT S ADDITIONS - CC-680 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Accepted improvements completed by Art Broman, General Engineering Contractor, on. the reconstruction of the boat ramp and reinforcement of the municipal pier for a total amount to date of t320,420 and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. PARCEL MAP 84-596 - S Y KIMBALL - Approved final parcel map pursuant to ,the mandatory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on property located northwest of Santa Barbara Lane and Stillwater Drive, and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and to release to the County for processing. Page 9 - Council Minutes - 6/3/85 PARCEL MAP 84-595 - SIGNAL LANDMARK - Approved final parcel map pursuant to the mandatory findings and conditions of approval for Administrative Review. #84-75 and Administrative Review #84-77 set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on property located on the east side of Beach Boulevard, north of Adams Avenue, and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and to release to the County for processing. PARCEL MAP 84-590 - HUNTINGTON BREAKERS - Approved final parcel map pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on pro- perty located on the east side of Beach Boulevard,' south of Atlanta Avenue, and instructed the City Clerk to execute same and to release to the County for processing. BOARD OF APPEALS REAPPOINTMENT - J. DON HARTFELDER - Reappointed J. bon Hartfelder to a four-year term on the Board of Appeals to expire ,June 30, 198E. BOARD OF APPEALS REAPPOINTMENT - LESTER R PETERSON - Reappointed Lester R. Peterson to a four-year term on the Board of Appeals to expire June 30, 1987. BID AWARD - BIF ACCUTEL INC. - TELEMETRY SYSTEM OF WATER SYSTEM & FLOOD CON- TRQL P TIT 0 S - CC- 2 - Rejected low bid of Micro Media Controls for failure to comply with equipment specifications and awarded contract for the installation of a telemetry system of water system and flood control pump sta- tions to BIF Accutel, Inc., (second low bidder) in the amount of .$234,596; hold bid bonds on the the next lowest three bidders until 'execution of con- tract and filing of bonds; and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuc- cessful bidders and return their bid bonds and authorized execution of the standard contractor agreement. The bids submitted were as follows: Micro Media Controls . 0 04,586 BIF Accutel $234,596 Nova Power Inc. 044,100 Southern Contracting Co. $253,006 System'Analysis & Integration Inc. $286,000 RESOLUTION NO 5530 -.ADOPTED - SUPPORTING STUDIES BY STATE WATER QUALITY CON- TROL BOARD OF HUNTINGTON HARBOUR AREA - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING STUDIES BY THE STATE WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD OF THE HUNTINGTON HARBOUR AREA." RESOLUTION NO 5524 - ADOPTED - LEASE AGREEMENT STATE LANDS COMMISSION OPERATION INTENANCE PUBLIC DOCK - HUNTINGTON HARBOUR TRINIDAD ISLAND - -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE LEASE NO. W 23550 WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE LANDS COMMISSION FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING'PUBLIC DOCK, GENERALLY LOCATED IN HUNTINGTON HARBOUR MAIN CHANNEL AND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS WHARFAGE AREA FOR FRENCH PARK., TRINIDAD ISLAND. RESOLUTION NO 5525 ADOPTED - ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 1 5-86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985-86." Page 10 - Council Minutes - 6/3/85 RESOLUTION NO 5526 - ADOPTED - 1985 ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO QUALIFY FOR THE 1985 ORANGE COUNTY ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM." RESOLUTION NO 5527 - ADOPTED - PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT "C" -- WARNER (FRONTAGE ROAD)/ALADDIN - WEATHERLY BAY COMPLEX - (TRACT 5775) - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING PARKING PERMIT DIS- TRICT "C" ON WARNER AVENUE (FRONTAGE ROAD) AND ALADDIN DRIVE (TRACT NO 5775)" and authorized transfer of 000 into Account #415400 - "Printing" and 000 into Account #416302 - "Traffic Maintenance Signs" both in the Traffic Engi- neering budget accounts for permits and signs. RESOLUTION NO 5528 - ADOPTED - EXTENDING TIME OF COMPLETION - UUD NO 83-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING TIME OF COMPLETION FOR UNDERGROUNDING IN UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 83-1." (Warner Avenue - Gothard Street to Beach Blvd.) RESOLUTION NO 5529 - ADOPTED - GRANT OF EASEMENT - SO CALIFORNIA EDISON - POLICE ORT - GO N ELLIS - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES FOR CITY,$ POLICE HELIPORT, GENERALLY LOCATED OFF GOTHARD STREET, NORTH OF ELLIS AVENUE." ORDINANCE NO 2765 - ADOPTED - LOCATION OF SERVICE STATIONS The City Cleric presented Ordinance No. 2765 for consideration - "AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH. ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9481.1, 9481.2, AND 9481.3 RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF SERVICE STATIONS." On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council adopted Ordinance No.. 2765, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas. NOES: None ABSENT: None ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD APPOINTMENT - APPROVED - CORINNE MAE WELCH On motion by Green, second MacAllister, Council unanimously approved the appointment of Corinne Mae Welch to a term on the Environmental Board to expire June 30, 1986, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Faye Ogden. TOUR OF PIER BY COUNCIL Councilman Mandic commented on the tour of the pier by the City Council on Thursday, May 30, 1985. a r� Page 11 - Council Minutes.- 6/3/85. OAKVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD TASK FORCE - MEETING SCHEDULED 6/5/85 Mayor Bailey stated that the Oakview Neighborhood Task Force had been appointed by the City Administrator and that a meeting was scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 1985. SISTER CITY FESTIVAL Mayor Bailey stated that the Sister City Festival was very successful. REPORT REQUESTED_-_ MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PRIORITIES Councilman Mandic requested that staff provide Council with a priority list of median landscaping projects. REQUEST FOR PARKING LOT CONCESSION - BEACH/PCH - GEORGE ARNOLD Discussion was held regarding a request by George Arnold during the Public Comments portion of the meeting to lease the city -owned lot. at Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway for use as a parking lot during the summer season with 50% of the profits to be returned to the city. The Director of Community Services stated that he had presented a written report. to Mr. Arnold and informed him that the city was not interested in leasing the lot. DISCUSSION -- DOWNTOWN BUILDING ORDINANCE Discussion was held between Councilman Kelly and staff regarding the proposed downtown building ordinance to control "bootleg" building in the areas comprising the Oldtown, Townlot and Downtown Specific Plans. He suggested stronger enforcement of existing ordinances rather than drafting a stronger building ordinance. DISCUSSION - COMMODORE CIRCLE Responding to a query from Councilman Kelly the Assistant to the City Admini- strator reported on the interim steps in the continued clean up of Commodore Circle, such as pick-up of couches, etc., .twice a week and street sweeping. He stated that representatives of the Fidelity Federal Bank had taken over six units in foreclosure and were considering Commodore Circle from a possible project viewpoint. Discussion was held between Council and the City Attorney regarding criminal proceedings in cases of ordinance violations: PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION Councilman MacAllister informed Council that they had been provided with a copy of the minutes of the Public Facilities Corporation meeting that he had attended and that they were willing to meet with the City Council prior to adoption of the budget. Page 12 - Council Minutes - 6/3/85 COMMENDATION - JIM ENGLE - COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Councilman MacAllister commented on a communication from one of the high schools commending Jim tangle, Community Services Department. FEES CHARGED TO SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS RACING EVENTS - REFERRED TO STAFF Councilman MacAllister questioned the $3500 fee charged to police the start off event of "Race Across America". He pointed out that the. race starts and Is done for most who are just riding along with the bikers in the "Mace Across America" which only takes an hour and results in nationwide good press cover- age. Councilman Mandic stated he believed the March of Dimes run was also expensive and suggested that staff review the fees for community events. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bailey adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the Cit) Huntington Beach to June 17, 1985, at 6:30 P.M., in Room B-S, Civic Center. ATTEST: City Clerk d o e of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Mayor