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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-11-04MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, November 4, 198 5 Mayor Bailey called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green Thomas (arrived 7:15 P.M.), Kelly (arrived 7:20 P.M.) Absent: None CLOSED SESSION The Mayor called a Closed Session of Council to order at 7:00 P.M., pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives regarding labor relations matters. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 7:00 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the adjourned regular meeting of the Council of the City -of Huntington Beach adjourned. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk BY: Deputy City Clerk Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 4BY: Eti Deputy City Clerk MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, November 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 and the Invocation were led by Girl Scout Troop No. 1772. ROLL CALL Present: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas Absent: None PRESENTATION TO FRANCOIS RESTAURANT - FOR DONATION OF PROCEEDS FROM FRANCOIS GOLF TOURNAMENT TO COUNCIL ON AGING The Mayor presented a plaque to Frank Richmond, Manager of Francois Restaurant for donating proceeds from the Francois Golf Tournament to the Council on Aging. Present along with hr. Richmond was Vivian Borns formerly with the Community Services Department. Also present were: Jill Fogg, Patricia Emmert and Howard Sudnik, who assisted with the tournament; Brooke Plunkett was unable to be present. PROCLAMATION - NOVEMBER - "NATIONAL ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE MONTH" The Mayor presented a proclamation designating the month of November as "National Alzheimer's Disease Monti" to a representative from the Orange County Chapter. COMMENDATION - DENNIS ATENCIO AND RODNEY SPOONER FOR 10/8/85 RESCUE The Mayor presented a commendation to Dennis Attencio and Rodney Spooner for their quick action in the rescue of Crystal Henley and her grandmother Ima Henley from their burning house on October 8, 1985 PRESENTATION - ANN SULLIVAN - "CRIMEPIGHTER OF THE MONTH" The Mayor presented a plaque to Ann Sullivan "Crimefighter of the Month" for the Month of October. "Mc Gruff, the Crimefighter Dog" was present. Page 2 - Council Minutes - 11/4/85 PRESENTATION TO rOUNCIL FROM OLD WORLD - PARTICIPATION IN OKTOBERFEST PARADE Councilman MacAllister presented Council with a plague he had received from Old World to thank Counci.lmembers for participating in the Ok toberfest Parade. PUBLIC HEARING - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 85--29 - CONTINUED TO 31/18/85 - PERMIT PARKING FOR INTREPID LANE REMORA DRIVE The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider a request from residents on Remora Drive and Intrepid Lane for appro- val of Coastal Development Permit 85-29, requesting the establishment of per- mit parking district. Public parking would be prohibited between 8 A.M. and 10 P.M. on weekends and holidays year-round. The Deputy City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communica- tions or written protests to the matter. The Development Services Director presented a staff report. The Mayor declared the hearing open. Keith Sharpe, Joan Sharpe, Norman Paik, Madeline Koons and Frank Gifford resi- dents spoke in support of Coastal Development Permit No. 85-29, stating rea- sons such as the safety of children and collection of refuse. Gerald Jones, Ernest Herrera (principal building inspector for city of Los Angeles), Peter Duval (President of Sunset Beach Community Association), and Ross Rauh spoke in opposition to Coastal Development Permit No. 85-29 stating reasons such as the Coastal Plan, beach access and so that people would not have to cross the highway for beach access. 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 Kelly, to continue a decision on Coastal Development Permit No. 85-29 to November 18, 1985 and to request fur- ther information from staff regarding inclusion of residents of Bayview Drive in the parking district. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT 85-60 - APPROVED - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 83-63 - "PROVED AS AMENDED - W W MORNINGSTAR The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider an appeal filed by W. W. Morningstar to the Planning Commission approval of Lincoln Property Company's application for Use Permit 85-60 and. Conditional Exception 85-63 to permit a 102 unit apartment complex with a 10 unit density bonus on a + 3.73 acre site. The applicant is seeking relief from building setback requirements by allowing storage areas to encroach into the front and side yards. The appellant is also requesting that the City Council allow a maximum deviation of 4 feet 7 inches from the 35 foot height limit. Page 3 - Council Minutes - 11/4/85 The subject property is located on the north side of Warner Avenue between Lynn and Sims Streets. The Deputy City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communica- tions or written protests to the matter. The Director of Development Services presented a staff report. The Mayor declared the hearing open. W. W. Morningstar appellant, and adjacent property owner, addressed Council and opposed the recommendation and findings of the Planning Commission and staff regarding Use Permit No. 85-60 and Conditional Exception No. 85-63. Richard Dickason, applicant, representing Warner Partner I, addressed Council in support of the Planning Commission and staff recommendation and findings of Use Permit No. 8 5--60 and Conditional Exception No. 8 5-63. Richard Marlow spoke in support of Use Permit No. 85-60 and Conditional Excep- tion No. 8 5-63. 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 considerable discussion, a motion was made by Kelly, seconded by MacAllister, to deny the appeal and sustain the Planning Commission approval of Use Permit No. 85-60 and Conditional Exception No. 85-63, based on findings as set forth in the RCA dated November 4, 1985. The motion to deny the appeal .and sustain the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Exception No. 85-63 and Use Permit No. 85-60, with findings, failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey NOES: Mandic, Finley, Green, Thomas ABSENT: None A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by MacAllister, to reconsider the previ- ous motion made by Kelly and seconded by MacAllister. The motion to reconsi- der carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey NOES: Finley, Green, Thomas ABSENT: None A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Kelly, to deny the appeal and sustain the Planning Commission's approval of Use Permit No. 85-60 and Conditional Exception No. 85-63 as amended, and based on findings as set forth in the RCA dated November 4, 1985, as amended, as follows: Findings far AEEroval - Use Permit No. 8 5-60: 1. The granting of Use Permit No. 85-60 (herein described as Scheme B1 on the site plan dated September 26, 1985) for a 102-unit apartment will not adversely affect the Master Plan of the City of Huntington Beach because Page 4 - Council Minutes - 11/4/85 the Genera) Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as sEcting forth objectives for implementation of this type of hous- ing. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 85-60 for a 102-unit apartment complex will not be injurious to property and improvements in the vicinity because the lot size, depth, frontage and other design features as modi- fied by Conditional Exception No. 85-63 are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and specifications on file with the City. 3. The granting of Use Permit No. 85--60 (herein described as Scheme B1 on the site plan dated September 26, 1985) for a 102 unit apartment project will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because the property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for Medium -High Density Residen- tial was placed on the property. Findings for Conditional Exception No. 85-63: 1. Due to the slope of the property coupled with the existing parking struc- ture constructed on the site, the applicant has demonstrated that there are exceptional circumstances applicable to the land that do not apply generally to the property or class of uses in the same district, as to setbacks, but not justifying a height variance. 2. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 85-63 described as'"Scheme B1 on the site plan dated September 26, 1985 for a 1 foot encroachment of stor- age areas into the front yard setback and a 1 foot 6 inch encroachment into the side yard will provide architectural variations 'in the building face and will not be materially detrimental to the public .health, safety and welfare or injurious to the conforming land, property or improvements in the neighborhood of the property for which such conditional exception Is granted. 3. The applicant is willing and able to carry out the purposes for the con- ditional exception as sought and proceed without necessary delay. 4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 8 5-63 for setbacks is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green NOES: Thomas ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Joe Lehr addressed Council regarding the intersection of Springdale Street and Slater Avenue. The Mayor referred the matter to staff. Clark "Mike" McGuire stated that Council had been provided with a communica- tion from him dated October 24, 1985 regarding the needs of Huntington Conti- nental Townhouse Association #1, Safety Program/Crime Prevention Programs and Tough Love Group. He stated that in addition to the concerns outlined in the letter the Association requests a "No U Turn" sign at the intersection of Brookhurst Street and Continental Drive. Page 5 - Council ,Minutes - 11/4/85 Bill Hartge addressed "Council regarding the possible: detachment of the cities. of Santa "Ana, and Fullerton from the municipal Water District of Orange county: Gloria Wheeler addressed Council regarding her concerns. related to Commodore Circle. HenryBohrman, Corinne Welch, Dorothy Grubbs, addressed Council regarding flood prevention concerns. Michael Levi,"' Roland -Clark, Steve Lausch, Huh Coffin addressed Council regarding the city s proposed massage ordinances. Agenda Item F-1) CODE AMENDMENT 85-20 - DIRECTED STAFF TO PREPARE URGENCY. ORDINANCE EXTENDING The Deputy City Clerk' `prese'nted a communication from the Director of Develop- ment Services regarding an amendment to Article 975 .(Adult Entertainment Busi- nesses) Article 943 (Community Business District), Article 945 (General Busi- ness District) and Article 947 (Highway Commercial District). The Code Amend- ment establishes that Conditional Use Permits for certain uses are granted to the operator, do not run with the land and are not transferable to another owner or operator upon sale of the business. Those uses affected by the amendments are as follows: convenience markets combined with gasoline sta tions;• adult" entertainment, =dancing and/or live entertainment as a primary or secondary use,°teen dancing, fortune-telling. The proposed amendment further requires the Planning Commission to consider whether a proposed adult entertainment business. is in.a:family-oriented loca- tion when considering'a conditional use permit for'such businesses. The Mayor stated that Council would also consider Negative Declaration #85-62 assessing the environmental effects of said..Code Amendment. Councilman M&cAl'lietet' stated ' he had listened.. to a tape recording of the pub- lic hearing held,regirding'this item"on October 21, 29 5.. Discussion was held regarding fifty sites in the city that met the locational criteria for massage establishments as required by city ordinance. The Direc- tor of Development S.ervic"es_""stat ed`'that there were no buildings. at..many of the sites. Councilman Green asked if license testing was used by other cities. The Chief of Police stated that the state gave such matters. into.the hands of local jurisdiction" and there was 'no testing. Discussion was held regarding the legal defense of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Kelly referred to a memorandum he wrote containing questions and concerns he had regarding the proposed ordinance; he urged Council. to hold a study session regarding the matter. A motion was -made by Kelly, seconded by Thomas, to deny approval of Negative Declaration No. 85-62 and Code Amendment No. 85-20. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:` AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley.,.Thomas. NOES: Green ABSENT: None Page 6 - Council Minutes - 11/4/85 A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Thomas, to direct staff to pre- pare an Urgency ;;rdinance extending the amortization of massage establishments for six months; the proposed Urgency Ordinance to be presented to Council for consideration November 18, 1985. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None A study session on the proposed massage establishment ordinances was scheduled for January 6, 1986. CONSENT CALENDAR - (-ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council approved the following items, as recommended, with Councilman MacAllister abstaining from voting on the min- utes of the October 21, 1985 Council meeting, by the following roil call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None NOT VOTING: Mandic ABSENT: None MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of October 14, 1965 and October 21, 1995, the regular meeting of October 21, 1985, and the adjourned regular meeting of October 28, 1985, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Councilman MacAllister abstained from voting on the minutes of the October 21, 1985 Council meeting. TOWING OPERATION FEES - RESOLUTION_ NO 5579 - ADOPTED - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5159 ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A CITY FEE SCHEDULE (SUPPLEMENTAL FEE RESOLUTION NO. 15)." RAISED PAVEMENT MARKER PROGRAM - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-586 - Accepted work completed by Orange County Striping Service, Inc., for work related to the raised pavement marker program on Bolsa Chica Road, Edinger Avenue, Warner Avenue and Yorktown Avenue and instructed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. LANDSCAPE/WALKWAY/IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS IN CENTRAL PARK - PLANS & SPECIFI- CATIONS/CALL FOR BIDS - Approved the plans and specifications for improving the landscaping, walkway and irrigation in Central Park, authorized staff to prepare requests for bid proposal, and appropriated $55,000 from the Park Acquisition and Development fund balance to Account #790766. BID AWARD - TRAFFIC SIGNAL LOOP REPLACEMENT - CC-695 - W H MOORE CONSTRUC- TION - Accepted the low bid of W. H. Moore Construction in the amount of 23,450 for traffic signal loop replacement , hold bid bonds on the lowest Page 7 - Council Minutes - 11/4/85 three bidders until execution of contract and filing of bonds and directed the City Cleric to nccify the unsuccessful bidders and return their bid bonds. The bids were as follows: W. H. Moore Construction Company $ 23,450 De Barge Electric 32,948 Steiny and Company, Incorporated 53,200 MWDOC - ANAHEIM/FULLERTON/SANTA ANA DETACHMENT -- LETTER -TO BE SENT TO LAFCO Bill Hartge, Director, Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), pre- sented background information that has led to the proposed detachment from MWDOC by the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana. Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to direct that the letter drafted for the Mayor's signature dated November 4, 1985 be forwarded to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) urging LAFCO to reject or table the detachment request and recommending that LAFCO direct and require a comprehensive study on the effect of this detachment including the equitability of MWDOC's surcharges to all of its contracting agencies. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION -INDEMNITY AGREEMENT - PARKVIEW APARTMENTS - DISAPPROVED The Deputy City Clerk presented a communication from the Deputy City Admini- strator/Redevelopment transmitting an Inducement Resolution and an Indemnifi- cation Agreement between the City and Park view, a California General Partner- ship to permit provision of tax exempt financing for the Parkview Apartments Project to be located on the west side of Delaware Street between Yorktown and Utica Avenues. The Deputy City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5590 for Council considera- tion - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANC- ING FOR 28-UNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BY PARK - VIEW." Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Thomas, to deny inducement Resolution No. 5590. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Green, Thomas NOES: Kelly, Finley ABSENT: None COUNCIL PROMOTIONAL COMMITTEE REPORT -- ADOPTED The Deputy City Clerk presented a communication from the Public Information Officer transmitting A Re ort to the City Council by the Council -Staff Promo- tions _. -- -- _.., - tions Committee - June, 1985. Page 8 - Council Minutes - 11/4/85 The Public Information Officer presented a staff report. In response to a request by Cc,,ncilwoman Finley, the City Administrator and Councilman MacAllister stated a more detailed report could be prepared. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to adopt the Council Pro- motional Committee Report which provides for a positive multi -year program to support redevelopment, industrial and commercial development, as well as com- munity information and pride building, Program cost for remainder of Fiscal Year - $53,000. The motion carried by the following roll call vote. - AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Green, Thomas NOES.: Mandic, Finley ABSENT: None END OF PIER FACILITIES - APPROVED The Deputy City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director regarding the End of Pier Facilities. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Kelly, to authorize a budget appro- priation of $9,800 to purchase two sinks, six cement benches and six aggregate trash receptacles for the municipal pier. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None BLOCK WALL AGREEMENT APPROVED - HOELSCHER/GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS - WATER WELL SITE - WARNER/MAGNOLIA The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with a communication from the Chief of Administrative Services transmitting a Block Wall Agreement between the City and Hoelscher/Guggenheim Partners. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mandic, to approve and authorize execution of the agreement between the City and Hoelscher/Guggenheim Partners requiring the developers to maintain, in a manner approved by the City, the block wall separating the pump station and the right of way parcel; the property is located near Warner Ave- nue and Magnolia Street. The motion carried by the following roil call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO 2805 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 85-14 - WARNER AVENUE & "B" STREET The Deputy City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2805 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNT`IJW N BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM MEDIUM -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO (QUALIFIED) HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WARNER AVENUE AND "B" STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 85-14)." R2 to "Q" CC Page 9 - Council Minutes - 11/4/85 On motion by Kel].Y.,. second Thomas, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2805, after reading by title, Ly the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None NOT VOTING: Mandic ABSENT: Norse ORDINANCE NO 2806 — ADOPTED - PERMITTED USES - PACIFIC COMMUNITY PLAN The Deputy City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2806 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9654.1 RELATING TO PERMITTED USES IN PACI- FICA COMMUNITY PLAN," On motion by Kelly, second Thomas, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2806, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None NOT VOTING: Mandic ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO 2802.- ADOPTED - FOOD VENDORS The Deputy City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2802 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 8.08.010 RELATING TO FOOD VENDORS." 4n motion by Kelly, second Thomas, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2802, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None NOT VOTING: Mandic ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO 2804 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE - OVERLOAD VEHICLES The Deputy City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2B04 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 10.32.200 RELATING TO PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR OVERLOAD VEHICLES." On motion by Kelly, second MacAllister, Council approved introduction of Ord- inance No. 2804, after reading by title, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None NOT VOTING: Mandic ABSENT: None .Page 10 - Council Minutes - 11/4/85 RESOLUTION NO 55^t - ADOPTED - ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM The Council had been provided with the City Administrator's memorandum dated October 30, 1985 recommending that Council, at this meeting, set a date for the election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, and also recommended that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution recinding Resolution No. 3664 which previously set forth the procedure and was now badly out of date. Following considerable discussion, Councilman MacAllister suggested that the secret ballot procedure set forth in previous Resolution No. 3664 not be included in the new resolution and that the month of November be inserted in place of the month of April in each instance that it appears. The Deputy City Clerk was requested to assign a resolution number to the revised resolution. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, to adopt Resolution No. 5591. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None CHANNEL 6 POLICY - SCHEDULED FOR ADOPTION IN FEBRUARY - STUDY SESSION TO BE SCHEDULED Mayor Bailey requested Council to set a time certain for the adoption of Chan- nel 6 policy. On motion by MacAllister, second Bailey, Council unanimously scheduled, for the month of February, the adoption of policies to govern operations of Chan- nel 6 with the understanding that a study session would be held before that date. MANAGEXENT STUDY POLICE DEPT/CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - STUDY SESSION SCHEDULED Mayor Bailey requested Council to set a time certain for a study session to review the Management Study of the Police Department and the City Attorney's Office. On motion by Bailey, second Kelly, Council unanimously scheduled a study ses- sion to review the Management Study of the Police Department and the City Attorney's Office for December 2, 1985. OFF -SHORE OIL COMMITTEE MEETING - 11/5/85 - NEWPORT BEACH Mayor Bailey stated that the Off -Shore Oil Committee would meet in Newport Beach at 3:30 P.M., November 7, 1985. ORANGEWOOD CHILDREN'S HOME DEDICATION Mayor Bailey announced she had attended the dedication of the Orangewood Children's Home. 4+ Page 11 -- Council Minutes - 11/4/85 SEABRIDGE PROJECT - REFERRED TO STAFF Councilman Mandic requested staff to review the concerns regarding the Sea - bridge Project as expressed by Dorothy Grubbs during the Public Comments por- tion of the meeting. He stated that a citizen had contacted him regarding a man who cute the Seabridge fence near the drainage channel to get access to the Seabridge property when walking his dog. FLOOD ISSUE - MR 6 OMIBUS WATER BILL - LETTER SUGGESTED Councilwoman Finley suggested that, in addition to the efforts that have been made already in supporting HR 6 Omnibus Water Bill, that the city send a let- ter from the Mayor to legislators stressing the City's support of that bill. Councilwoman Finley stated that the Flood Committee would meeting with staff Friday, November 8, 1985. PALM COURT - FINANCIAL POSITION TO BE ANALYZED - REPORT 12/2/85 Following discussion, a motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Finley, to direct staff to analyze the financial position of the Palm Court project on which Council disapproved tax exempt financing at the recent TEFRA public hearing and report to Council on December 2, 1985/ The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: MacAllister, Bailey NOT VOTING: Mandic ABSENT: None IN CRISIS/TOWNHOUSE ASSN 41 -- REFERRED SION The Deputy City Clerk presented a letter from Clark "Mike" McGuire regarding Parents in Action Using Toughlove and Youth in Crisis Young Person's Group and the concerns of the Huntington Continental Townhouse Association #1. Following discussion, by consensus Council requested staff to review the let- ter and assist Mr. McGuire. Some suggestions were contacting Neighborhood Watch, a representative of the School District, the Transportation Commission and the Human Resources Board. PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION - TO BE CONSIDERED 11/18/85 Councilman MacAllister referred to a memorandum from the City Attorney dated November 4, 1985 regarding the Public Facilities Corporation. He requested that the matter be placed on the November 18, 1985 Council Agenda. PRISTINE CUSTOM COACH WORKS - REFERRED TO STAFF Councilman MacAllister referred to a letter from Pristine Custom Coach Works regarding their desire to open an "Auto Boutique" at 217 5th Street. He requested that staff review the matter and report their findings to him. Page 12 - Council Minutes - 11/4/85 APPROVED - LETTFR RECOMMENDING REAPPOINTMENT OF MacALLISTER TO OC LEAGUE OF CITIES RESOLUTIJN COMMITTEE On motion by MacAllister, second Finley, Council unanimously approved a letter from the Mayor suggesting the reappointment of Councilman MacAllister to the Resolution Committee of the Orange County League of Cities. TAXPAYERS FOR FAIR RESPONSIBILITY - LETTER TO BE SENT Councilman MacAllister referred to a letter from Taxpayers for Fair Responsi- bility dated October 28, 1 % 5. He suggested a letter be sent to the organiza- tion stating that Council had already supported "Deep Pockets" resolutions and doctrines and further action was not necessary. SPEED SIGNS - REFERRED TO STAFF Councilman Thomas stated his concern regarding the lack of speed signs on arterial streets in the city. On motion by Thomas, second Finley, Council unanimously directed staff to review the lack of speed signs on arterial streets in the city. ADJOURNMNT Mayor Bailey adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to 7:00 P.M., Monday, November 18, 1985 in Room B-8, Civic Center Complex. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk BY: Deputy City Clerk Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and, ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California wl BY Deputy City Clerk Mayor