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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-06-24 (7)MINUTES Room B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 24, 1985 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Bailey 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: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green Absent: Mandic, Thomas (arrived 7:45 P.M.) PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AME DNENT 85-2 - OLDTOWN/TOANLOT/DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT 2 - ORD NO 2786 -_-UMMUCTION FAILED - URGENCY On NO 2 - NO ACTION TAKEN - AD HOC COMMITTEE TO BE FORMED The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing continued open from June 17, 1985 to consider an amendment to the district regulations for the Oldtown, Townlot and Downtown Specific Plan District No. 2 areas of the City to include changes in the parking requirements, floor area limitations, open space, upper story setbacks, and single -unit design standards. The Council will also be considering the adoption of the code amendment through an urgency ordinance so that the proposed changes are effective immediately. The City Clerk presented Urgency Ordinance 2775 for Council consideration - "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9152 THROUGH 9158 OF ARTICLE 915 and 9352 THROUGH 9358 OF ARTICLE 935; AMENDING SECTIONS 9150, 9350, 9700.21, 9700.4, 9700.15, 9700.17 AND 9700.21; AND ADDING NEW ARTICLE 913 AND SECTIONS 9700.11 AND 9791.12.7. RELATING TO OLDTOWN AND TOWNLOT DISTRICTS AND RESIDENTIAL OFF-STREET PARKING." The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2780 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9152 THROUGH 9158 OF ARTICLE 915 and 9352 THROUGH 9358 OF ARTICLE 935; AMENDING SECTIONS 9150, 93500 9700.2, 9700.4, 9700.15, 9700.17 AND 9700.21; AND ADDING NEW ARTICLE 913 AND SECTIONS 9700.11 AND 9791.12.7, RELATING TO OLDTOWN AND TOWNLOT DISTRICTS AND RESIDENTIAL OFF-STREET PARKING." The Development Services Director presented a staff report, including amendments to proposed Ordinance No. 2780. Thorn Jacobs stated that he had met with the Development Services Director and was satisfied with the ordinance in its final stage. He stated he had no Page 2 - Council Minutes - 6/24/85 problem with the 225 feet of open space required in one area, but the 15 foot dimension was a problem and he recommended a 10 foot area. Kent Pierce, President of the Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley Board of Realtors, referred to his letter to Council dated June 24, 1985. He stated that he believed the answer to the problem of "bootleg units" was not a restrictive building code, but rather enforcement of the City's current zoning ordinances through a public complaint process. 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 Finley, seconded by Green, to approve Code Amendment 85-2 and, after, reading by title, approve introduction of Ordinance No. 2780, with amendments as contained in the staff report. Following further discussion, a motion was made by Finley, seconded by Green, to amend the main motion by deleting the requirement regarding deed restriction. The amendment to the main motion failed by the following tie vote: AYES: Bailey, Finley, Green NOES: Kelly, MacAllister, Thomas ,ABSENT: Mandic The main motion made by Finley, seconded by Green, failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Finley, Green NOES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Thomas ABSENT: Mandic Council directed staff to set up an Ad Hoc Committee to review and simplify an ordinance to assist staff in controlling bootleg units in Oldtown and Townlot Districts, including residential off-street parking, inspection and resale of single-family dwellings. A C MARION PROPERTY - MOTION RECONSIDERED -- STAFF TO NEGOTIATE TO PURCHASE PROPERTY (IF UNSUCCESSM PRESENT ZONING TO REMAIN) Following discussion, a motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Finley, to reconsider the motion made at the meeting of June 17, 1985 to request a proposal from A. C. M arion/Ron Pattinson to sell the property located at Goldenwest Street and Ellis Avenue to the City. The motion to reconsider carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: Kelly ABSENT: Mandic A motion was made by Green to explore as one option for the Marion property the possibility of negotiations that would conclude in the sale of the property. The motion died for lack of a second. Page 3 - Council Minutes - 6/24/85 A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Finley, to negotiate the possible purchase of the Marion property for the park or possibly look into lifting the "Q" zoning off the commercial. The motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by MacAllister, to try to negotiate to purchase the Marion property and if the City cannot purchase the property to leave the zoning the way it is now (with the "Q" on it). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: Kelly ABSENT: Mandic The City Administrator, in response to an inquiry by Councilman Thomas, stated that negotiations would take approximately twenty days. Councilman MacAllister left the meeting at 8:50 P.M. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 8:50 P.M. for the purpose of holding an informal meeting with the Allied Arts Board and the Library Board. The meeting was reconvened at 9:50 P.M. INFORMAL MEETING WITH ALLIED ARTS BOARD Allied Arts Board Roll Call Present: Anderson, Craft, Maureas, Tom, Fiore, Schwartz, Bloom, Bauer Absent: Drake Chairman Anderson described past events sponsored by the Allied Arts Board Including the artist exchange with Guadalajara, Mexico, implementation of a half time arts coordinator. He mentioned events scheduled for the next twelve months. Chairman Anderson stated that the Allied Arts Board would like to formulate a five or ten year plan with some of the following goals: a full-time arts coordinator with a possible clerical position, amphitheater in Central Park., education related to the arts, completion of the formation of an Artists Council, water in the fountains and making the fountains operational, an arts facility that would incorporate visual as well as performing arts (with a marquee) . Discussion was held regarding establishing an arts facility for visual and performing arts either at the Central Library location or in the downtown area. Discussion was held regarding the planning for such a facility being done by the Allied Arts Board, Library Board, staff and Councilmembers. Discussion was held regarding the position of a full-time arts coordinator. The Director of Administrative Services stated the matter would be coming before Council at the July 1, 1985 meeting. 4 Page 4 - Council Minutes -- 6/24/85 INFORMAL MEETING.WITR LIBRARY BOARD Library Board Roll Call Present: Davenport, Randolph, Zeleznikar Absent: Graham, Reichman, Shipley, Williams Marguerite Davenport stated that 55% to 60% of the residents of Huntington Beach have library cards. She spoke regarding the goals of the Library Board including implementing Central Library as a Cultural Center and adding wings to the building. Discussion was held regarding parking and lighting at Central Library, as well as the possibility of relocating Talbert Avenue to the south and installing parking north of the newly aligned road. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of a six -plea movie theater in the downtown area and utilizing one of the theaters as a performing arts theater. Walter Johnson, Director of the Libary, stated that it was originally intended to realign Talbert Avenue to provide additional parking at Central Library. Mr. Anderson, Chairman of the Allied Arts Board, stated that wherever the performing arts theater is located he believed it was very important to keep the visual arts and performing arts at the same location if at all possible. Jane Randolph urged Council to get the outside fountains running again. The Director of Community Services stated it would cost $113,000 for start up and $14,000 per year for electricity, water and chemicals. The Library Board will be sponsoring a celebration in October. Mayor Bailey suggested publicity declaring the "Year of the Arts" at that time. Councilman Kelly suggested that staff be directed to review city surplus property for use a Visual and Performing Arts facility and used as an anchor for publicity in October. Elaine Craft suggested that a communication regarding the October celebration be included in the water bill, this could bring in monetary support but more importantly general support for the arts and a facility. Nancy Zeleznikar spoke regarding the library branches and plans for developing the branches in the future. Mr. Anderson inquired whether anyone on staff was knowledgeable regarding grants, such as the Getty Foundation, particularly grants relating to education. It was suggested that the business community, such as McDonnell -Douglas Corporation, be contacted regarding monetary support. It was suggested that they be invited to the October Celebration. It was suggested that communication be made with the schools regarding the "Year of the Arts" in October. The Library Director requested a transcription of the minutes of this portion of the Council meeting. The City Clerk stated that cassette tapes of this portion of the meeting would be made available. COUNCIL RECONVENED Mayor Bailey reconvened the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. Page 5 - Council Minutes - 6/24/85 COMMITTEE TO LOOK AT SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR USE AS VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - STAFF DIRECTED TO EXPEDITE SOLUTION OF REPAIR OF LIBRARY FOUNTAINS A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Thomas, to direct staff to work with representatives of the Allied Arts Board and other interested boards, committees and .commissions that are in involved in this for the purpose of researching the library site and to the surplus properties that may be available for allocation for a foundation project for the development of Performing and Visual Arts for the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Mandic, MacAllister Councilman Kelly requested a report on the .fountains and commented on the possibility of them being repaired in time for the October Celebration. A motion was made by Thomas to try to negotiate with the Public Facilities Corporation and try to make them fix the fountains.' Following discussion the motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Kelly, to pursue every alternative at this time to have the fountains ready by October. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Mandic, MacAllister Councilman Kelly tendered the name of a volunteer to inspect the Library fountains at no cost to the City. 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. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL Present: Kelly, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas Absent: Mandic, MacAllister PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATING TO CITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS Dan _2Wenheim, one of the partners in limited partnership of S & K Greenhouse located at Magnolia Street and Warner Avenue, addressed Council/Redevelopment Agency regarding the staff recommendation that in the future a resolution be adopted to create a Housing Authority or Community Development Commission to permit the conduct of multi -family mortgage revenue bond financings in a manner not subject to the state volume CAP (per City Administrator memorandum dated June 20, 1985). 1'2. Page 6 - Council Minutes - 6/24/85 CONSULTANT AGREEMENT - APPROVED - BETWEEN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY & PACIFIC RELOCATION ADMINISTRATION The City Clerk/Clerk presented a communication from the Deputy City Administrator/Redevelopment Deputy Director transmitting an agreement for consultant services between the City and Pacific Relocation Consultants for supervision and administration of relocation programs for the Redevelopment Agency. The Deputy City Administrator/Redevelopment Deputy Director presented a staff report. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Green, to approve and authorize execution of a consultant agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Pacific Relocation Consultants. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Bailey, Finley, Green, NOES: Thomas ABSENT: Mandic, MacAllister TAX EXEMPT FINANCING - The City Clerk/Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator transmitting an Issue Paper and five attachments for the Council's tax exempt financing study session. 0 The Deputy Director of Redevelopment presented a staff report. The Senior Community Development Specialist presented a staff report. By consensus, Council directed staff to present a resolution to create a Housing Authority at the July 15, 1985 meeting. An.rnrn WMVWT The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. McCALLEN PARR - POND TO BE FILLED - TO BE DEVELOPED AS INTERIM PARK AT LATER DATE The City Clerk presented a transmittal of a memorandum and information from the Director of Community Services regarding McCallen Park interim usage. The Community Services Director presented a staff report. Following discusison, a motion was made by Finley, seconded by Kelly, to fill the pond and allow the park to be developed on that basis.. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Bailey, Finley NOES: Green, Thomas ABSENT: M andic, MacAllister Page 7 - Council Minutes - 6/24/85 Following discussion, a motion was made by Finley, seconded by Kelly, after the pond is filled in and the sewer installed the park be prepared for interim use. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister, Mandic ORDINANCE NO 2777 - nMODUCTION APPROVED - MASSAGE PARLOR PERMITS The City Clerk presented Ordinance Na. 2777 for Council consideration - -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5.24.060, 5.24.110, 5.24.130 AND 5.24.250, ALL RELATING TO MASSAGE PARLOR PERMITS." On motion by Kelly, second Green, Council approved introduction of Ordinance No. 2777, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Mandic, MacAllister AD HOC HOLLY PROPERTY COMMITTEE A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Kelly, to ratify the following organizations and members appointed to date of the Ad Hoc Holly Property Committee: Liaison: Ruth Finley, Jack Kelly; Equestrian (1), Amigos de Bolsa Chica (1), Community Services Commission (1), plus 1 alternate) Huntington Beach Company (2), Planning Commission (2), Real Estate (1), Industrial (1), Citizens Representative (2). The Industrial representative: Alan Strasbaugh; the Citizens Representatives: Roger Slates and Town Harmon. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Mandic, MacAllister The City Administrator informed Council that Roger Work, President of the Huntington Beach Company, requested a meeting with Councilmembers Finley and Kelly and the two Planning Commission members. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS & APPOINTMENTS FROM 7/1/85 A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Finley, to ratify the following reappointments and appointments to the Community Services Commission effective from July 1, 1985: HBUHSD - Glen Dysinger 8/31/85 Dr. Ira Toibin - 9/1/85 - 6/30/86 OVSD - Jay Rivera - 6/30/86 FVSD - Judy Blankinship - 6/30/86 Wm SD - Art Giese - 6/30/86 HBCSD - Karen O'Bric - 6/30/86 GWC - Loren Moll - 6/30/86 AT LARGE - William Osness - 6/30/89 Page 8 - Council Minutes - 6/24/85 The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: M andic, MacAllister SISTER CITY ANJO, JAPAR FUNCTIONS - JULY 2-4 Mayor Bailey requested that Councilmembers turn in slips choosing which functions they plan to attend with the delegation from Sister City Anjo, Japan. REQUEST FOR SALARY INCREASE - CLERK/ATTORNEY/TREASURER - DEFERRED Councilman Thomas referred to a Communication submitted by elected officials requesting salary increase. Mayor Bailey suggested that the matter be agendized for the next regular meeting. The City Attorney informed Council she would be on vacation at that time. Councilman Kelly suggested that the matter be discussed at the August 5, 1985 Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bailey adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. ATTEST: City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of H�gtoneach �� Cai Mayor 3