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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 2, 1985
Mayor Mandic called the Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Finley, Green
Absent: Thomas
The City Cleric was directed to read the Call for Special Meeting.
CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING
OF
CITY COUNCIL
Bob Mandic, Mayor
Ruth Finley, Mayor Pro Tem
Jack Kelly, Councilman
Don MacAllister, Councilman
Ruth Bailey, Councilwoman
Peter Green, Councilman
John Thomas, Councilman
You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California, is called for and will be held on Monday,
December 2, 1985, at 7:00 P.M., in Room B-8, Civic Center, for the .purpose of
recessing to a closed session to confer with Goldstein & Kennedy, labor
negotiators.
Dated: November 25, 1985
ATTEST:
ALIC:IA M. WENTWORTH, CITY CLERK
Is/ Robert P. Mandic, Jr.
Mayor
/s/ Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
I hereby certify that I received the above notice, "Call for Special Meeting
of the City Council", prior to 7:00 P.M., on Sunday, December 1 1985.
Isl Robert P. Mandic, Jr.
Mayor
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CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor called a Closed Session of Council to order at 7:05 P.M., to meet
and confer with Goldstein & Kennedy, labor negotiators pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 7:05 P.M. The meeting was reconvened
at 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor declared the Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach adjourned.
City Clerk and x-o ficio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
ATTEST: of Huntington Beach, California
City Clerk Mayor
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 2, 1985
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office
Mayor Mandic 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
Allegiance was led by Commander Klint
Chaplain Leonard Valentine.
ROLL CALL
VFW Post No. 7368. The Pledge of
Foulk. The Invocation was given by
Present: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Finley, Green, Thus
Absent: None
PROCLAMATION - "VOICE OF DEMOCRACY WEEK - NOVEMBER 27 THROUGH DECEMBER 3
Mayor Mandic presented a proclamation designating the week of November 27
through December 30 1%5 as "Voice of Democracy. Week." Present to accept was
the Commander from VFW Post 7368 Clint Foulk, Ruby Carver from the Ladies
Auxiliary and Leonard Valentine, Chaplain. Winners of the "Voice of Democracy
Scholarship Program" were introduced.
COMMENDATION - HOST LIONS CLUB - FOR DONATION OF TV TO RODGERS SENIORS CENTER
Mayor Mandic presented a plaque commending the Huntington Beach Host Lions
Club for donating a custom fifty inch television entertainment center to the
Huntington Beach Rodgers Seniors Center. Present to accept was Ralph Kramer,
President of the Huntington Beach Host Lions Club, Gary Gruwell, Keith
Campbell, Jim North, Larry Kirkenslager, Arthur Letts and Kevin McLeod. Also
present was Inge Vincent, Coordinator for the Seniors' Recreation Center:
HEARING - APPEAL TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT 85-e3 AND
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider an appeal to the conditions of approval imposed by the Board of
Zoning Adjustments and upheld by the Planning Commission on a request to add
825 square feet of retail space to an existing shopping center, re -stripe
portions of parking lot for compact stalls with variance to maintain existing
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.landscaped areas (4.6%) in lieu of required b% area, and existing 5 feet wide
street side planters in lieu of 6 foot width requirement.
The property is located on the soutli sine of Hamilton Avenue at the
intersection with Spyglass Lane. (9596 Hamilton Avenue)
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 Director of Development Services presented a staff report.
The Mayor declared the hearing open.
Ken Reynolds, applicant and one of the General Partners in the shopping
center, addressed Council, described the addition to the building they wished
to construct and presented his reasons to delete some of the conditions of
approval the Planning Commission imposed on Use Permit 85-43 and Conditional
Exception No. 85-51.
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
MacAllister, seconded by Thomas, to
amend the conditions of approval for
Use Permit 85-43 and Conditional
Exception
85-51.
Following
further discussion, a motion was
made by Bailey, seconded by Kelly,
to amend
the main motion by including condition No. 2 as a condition to Use
Permit No. 8 5--43. The motion to amend
the main motion carried by the
following
roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley
NOES: Mandic, Green, Thomas
ABSENT: None
The main motion, as amended, was to approve Use Permit No. 85-43 and
Conditional Exception No. 85-51, with the following amended conditions and
findings:
Findings forApproval. roval - Use Permit No. 85-43:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed 825 Square
Foot retail addition and parking lot restripin,g will not be detrimental
to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity;
b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building.
2. The granting oftheuse permit will -not adversely affect the General Plan
of the City of Huntington Beach.;
3. The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use.
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Conditions of Approval - Use Permit No, 85-43:
1. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications
described herein:
a. Trash bin enclosures shall be provided.
b. parallel spaces adjacent to existing 6,014 Square Foot building
shall be striped in accord with the standards of Article 979.
C. The six (6) parking spaces between the buildings shall be striped as
compact spaces as noted in a letter dated September 6, 1985, from
the applicant in order to provide for minimum twenty-four foot (24')
aisle width.
2. Proof of irrevocable reciprocal driveway and parking easements between
the subject site and adjacent properties shall be submitted prior to
issuance of building permits. A copy of the legal instrument shall be
approved by the City Attorney as to form and content and, when approved,
shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder and a copy filed
with the Department of Development Services.
3. Proposed addition shall be architecturally compatible with existing
structures.
4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the
following plans:
S. Landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of Development
Services and Public Works for review and approval.
5. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the
Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
6. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall
be posted and marked.
FindiMs for Approval - Conditional Exception No. 85-51:
(For Request to Maintain Existing Five Foot (51) Wide Street Side Planters in
Lieu of Required Six Foot (6') Only.)
1. Due to existing conditions of the site, it would pose an undue hardship
to the applicant to increase the existing width of street side
landscaping by one foot (11) when other areas on the site can be added
for the required six percent (6%) landscaping.
2. The granting of a conditional exception is necessary in order to preserve
the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights.
3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 85-51 will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same
zone classifications.
4. Tb a granting of the conditional exception will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
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Conditions of Approval - Conditional. Exception No. 85-51.:
1. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications
described herein:
a. All Conditions of Approval of Use Permit No. 85-43 are hereby
incorporated as part of conditional Exception No. 8 5-51.
2. Development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance
Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Thomas
NOES: Mandic, Finley, .Green
ABSENT: None
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Mandic announced that a joint meeting of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency had been called.
AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Finley, Green, Thomas
Absent: None
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PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATING TO CITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS,
No one addressed Council/Redevelopment Agency at this time.
MINUTES
The Clerk presented the minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 1985
for consideration by the Redevelopment Agency.
On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, the Agency unanimously approved -and
adopted the minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 1985 as written and
on file in the Clerk's.Office
PUBLIC HEARING - RES NO 5597 - ADOPTED AS AMENDED - MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS - AGREEMENT To BE.PREPARBD FOR BOND COUNSEL BROWN W00D IVEY
MITCHELL PETTY - BWC VANDEAWOOD - PALM COURT
The Mayor/Chairman announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing to consider the proposed issuance of the Agency's Multi -Family Housing
Revenue Bonds 1985 Series A (Palm Court Project) in the aggregate amount
not -to -exceed $25 million. Said Bonds relate to the proposed financing of a
multi -family congregate elderly housing project known as Palm Court and to be
owned by BWC/Vanderwood Company consisting of approximately 190 units located
at the northeast corner of Atlanta Avenue and Lake Street.
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Mayor/Chairman Mandic stated he would abstain from voting on this matter due
to a conflict of interest.
Mayor/Chairman Mandic left the room.
The City Clerk/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.
Doug LaBelle, Deputy City Administrator/Redevelopment presented a staff report
including the following benefits that will result from the construction of the
proposed project.
1. Implementation of a portion of the downtown circulation system - Lake
/Atlanta alignment;
2. Provides for 192 high quality, senior citizen dwelling units.
3. Generation of expendable income to support the new commercial and office
development proposed within the Main -Pier Project Area;
4. The projectes projected assessed value is anticipated to create
approximately $150,000 to $175,000 of tax increment annually in the
second year .following completion. This anticipated increment can be used
to finance infrastructure needs within the Main -Pier Project Area.
5. The project will, establish a strong architectural statement that will
assist in the creation of a revitalized downtown image. and set a
precedent with design amenities that are in compliance with .the adopted
Downtown Design Guidelines.
Mr. LaBelle stated that through the preparation of the bond documents that
while the sale could be allowed to occur prior to the end of December 1985
that those bond documents would preclude a land draw down on an incremental
basis. In effect all parcels or all properties must simultaneously be
acquired on behalf of the project to allow that land draw down to occur. fie
recommended inclusion in the bond documents all practical measures to seek to
assure timely completion of the project in total as presently approved by the
City,
Councilman/Director Green questioned what would happen if the bond were
approved but the developer was unable to acquire the Niccole property. Mr.
LaBelle stated that bond preparation costs was all the expense the City would
entail. In response to further questions Mr. LaBelle explained that without
the Niccole property the two-thirds ownership requirement would be met. He
stated that even though the two-thirds ownership requirement would be met the
developers would be unable to proceed with the original plans as approved by
the City without the Niccole property.
The Mayor Pro Tem Chairman declared the hearing open.
Lee Wieder, representing BWC/Vanderwood, referred to a letter from Terry
Tornek, Director of Development for BWC development Company dated November 27,
1985. tie stated that the company would agree that all bond proceeds, other
titan the issuance costs and land funds, would remain in escrow until the
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company was iu a position to commence development of the project. He stated
the company would agree to post a letter of credit to back the bonds for an
amount equal to any portion of the bond proceeds which are not field in
escrow. He stated that if the Company was unsuccessful in purchasing the
Niccole property and the City was unwilling to condemn the property the
company would not hold the City liable for the failure to condemn.
Ken Skolyan and Don Slaven spoke in opposition to the issuance' of a
Multi -Family Housing Revenue Bond for the Palm Court project.
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 Pro Tem
Chairman.
Discussion was held regarding the notification process for the TEFRA hearing
and the change in the type of bonding being considered. Stephen Kohler,
Senior Community Development Specialist, stated that a condition of prior
approval is Senior Housing.
In response to questioning, Terry Tornek, bond counsel for bWC Development
Company, stated that it could be arranged that the bond sale could move ahead
but monies not be disbursed until all of the parcels have been acquired.
In response to questions by Council Mr. LaBelle clarified the matter of
disbursing bond proceeds for the simultaneous acquisition of all parcels.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5597 for Council consideration - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING A
PROTECT COMPRISED OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALM COURT MULTI -FAMILY
CONGREGATE ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT (THE PROJECT)."
On motion by Kelly, second Green, Council adopted Resolution No. 5597 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES: MacAllister, Bailey
ABSENT: Mandic (out of the room)
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Green, to authorize staff to negotiate
and prepare a contract for Bond Counsel. services with the firm of Brown,. Wood,
Ivey, Mitchell and Petty to serve as Bond Counsel in this transaction. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES: MacAllister, Bailey
ABSENT: Mandic (out of the room)
Mayor/Chairman Mandic returned to the room.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY - APPROVED - OAKVIEW REDEVELOPMENT PROJEC AREA
The City Clerk/Clerk presented a communication from the Chief of
Administrative Services recommending Agency approval of the purchase of
property (duplex - for redevelopment purposes - AP #165-364-07) located west
of Beach Boulevard and south of Warner Avenue in the Oakview Redevelopment
Project area.
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The Chief of Administrative Services presented a staff report.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Green, to
approve the purchase of property (duplex - for redevelopment purposes - AP
#165-364-07) located west of Beach Boulevard and south of Warner Avenue in the
Oakview Redevelopment Project area in the amount of $140,000. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONTRACT - APPROVED - PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A COUSTEAU CENTER
The City Clerk/Clerk presented a transmittal from the Deputy City
Administrator/Redevelopment of a contract between the Redevelopment Agency and
Cousteau Ocean Center, Inc., to conduct a preliminary feasibility study of the
economic and financial performance considerations for a Cousteau entertaining
education facility within the Main -Pier Redevelopment Project area.
On motion by Bailey, second Finley, Council/Redevelopment Agency approved and
authorized execution of a contract with Cousteau Ocean Center, Inc., to
conduct a preliminary feasibility study, commencing on or about December 1,
1985, and concluding 90 days later in an amount not to exceed $19,950 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, Bailey,
NOES: MacAllister
ABSENT: None
Mandic, Finley, Green, Thomas
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNMENT
The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Roger Bloom, member of Allied Arts Board, addressed Council regarding Agenda
Item G-9 and requested Council approval to hire an architect to draft a design
for the expansion and utilization of the Huntington Central Park Amphitheater
as a performing arts theater.
Arline Howard addressed Council regarding the relocation of a house at 902
Main Street closer to 10th Street. She presented a communication to the City
Clerk regarding the matter. She stated that according to information
discovered at lst American Title Company any building built nearer than a
twenty foot frontage would revert back to the Huntington Beach Company.
William Trinkl, President,. Pierpoint Homeowners Association, requested the
repair of potholes in the street at the intersection of Holly Avenue and Main
Street. He requested a left turn signal into the Pierpoint project and
landscaping of the median.
Moor Mandic left the room.
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R. A. Bender and Grey, Peterson addressed Council and stated their opposition
to the approval of Best Towing, Service's application for police directed tow
service (Agenda Item H--2).
Mayor Mandic returned to the room.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED)
Councilman MacAllister requested that Agenda Item #6 pertaining to proposed
Supplemental Agreement No. 2 between the City and Robert D. Davis, Consultant,
Inc. be removed from the Consent Calenda for separate discussion. He
requested that the item pertaining to the Central Park Amphitheater Design
(G-9) be considered separately. Agenda Item G-13 pertaining to the purchase
of the "Bradley Park" for Huntington Central Park was removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion at the request of Councilman MacAllister.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by MacAllister, second Green, Council approved the following items,
as recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Kelly abstained from voting on the Parkway Maintenance Agreement
because of a conflict of interest.
MINUTES - Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of
November 18, 19B5 and November 23, 1985.and the regular meeting of 11/18/85 as
written and on file in the City Clerk's Office.
BID AWARD - ARM & HAMMER CONCRETE - HANDICAPPED ACCESS RAMPS - VARIOUS
LOCATIONS - CC-674 - Accepted the low bid of Arm & Hammer Concrete in the
amount of $70,560 for the construction of handicapped access ramps at various
locations throughout the City, hold bid bonds on the lowest three bidders
until execution of contract and filing of bonds and directed the City Clerk to
notify the unsuccessful bidders and return their bid bonds. The bids were as
follows:
Arm & Hammer Concrete $ 70,560
Damon Construction Company 80,675
De Armond Construction 81,700
PARCEL MAP 8 5-236 - TED SZUBA - Approved parcel map pursuant to the
mandatory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjustment on property
located on the west side of Sampson Lane at Woodwind Drive and instructed the
City Clerk to execute same and to release to the County for processing CC&R's
to be approved prior to parcel map recordation.
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-636 - Accepted work
completed by Baxter -Griffin Electrical Contractors for traffic signal
modification on Edwards Street at Warner Avenue for a total contract price of
$88,341 and instructed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion,
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-638 -- Accepted work
completed Ey JRJ Construction Company for traffic signal modification on
Magnolia Street at Adams Avenue for a total contract price of $102,100 and
instructed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT 82-Dl - SEABORG CONSTRUCTION - RESOLUTION NO 5595 -
A RESOLUTIONTF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING
FULL PAYMENT TO SEABORG CONSTRUCTION, INC. PURSUANT TO REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
NO. 82-D1." - (Located southwest of Nichols Street and Slater Avenue).
Authorized the transfer of $93,240.47 from the fund balance of Drainage
District No. 9 into an expenditure account for this purpose.
FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1986- RESOLUTION NO 5596 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PPOSING THE "DEEP POCKET
DOCTRINE" AND ENDORSING THE "FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1986."
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - TRACT 12206 - JANET T MOODY - HARBOR VILLAS
HUNTINGTON BEACH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION - Approved and authorized execution
of the Parkway Maintenance Agreement between the City and Janet T. Moody
and/or the Harbor Villas Huntington Beach Homeowners' Association (HVHBHA) for
maintenance of landscaping within the public right-of-way along Bolsa Chica
Street adjacent to Tract 12206.
Councilman Kelly abstained from voting on the Parkway Maintenance Agreement
because of a conflict of interest.
SHIELDS PUMP STATION - CC--584 - CONSULTANT AGREEMENT - ROBERT BEIN/WILLIAM
FROST & ASSOC - Approved the selection of Robert Bein, William Frost &
Assoc., to prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for upgrading the
Shields Pump Station located on Shields Drive between Edwards and Springdale
Streets; established a design budget of $21,000 including consultant agreement
and miscellaneous costs; and authorized execution of the agreement for a fee
not to exceed $19,230 for Phase I.
RECREATION FACILITIES JOINT USE AGREEMENT - Approved and authorized
execution of an agreement between the City and Fountain Valley, Ocean View and
Huntington Beach City School Districts for joint utilization of school
facilities for recreational uses.
Councilman Kelly left the room.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 - ROBERT D. DAVIS, CONSULTANT, INC. - APPROVED
AS AMENDED - TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Assistant to the City
Administrator regarding a Training Development Program.
Discussion was held regarding the time period of the proposed agreement.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Thomas, to approve and authorize
execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 between the City and Robert D.
.Davis, Consultant, Inc., and to authorize a retainer fee of $2,500 per month
for a four month period. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly (out of the room)
Councilman Kelly returned to the room.
RE UEST FOR PROPOSALS - APPROVED - CENTRAL PARK AMPHITHEATER DESIGN
DONATIONS TIMES SERVICES ENCOURAGED
The City Clerk presented a communication form the Community Services Director
regarding the design of the Central Park Amphitheater.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to direct staff to
prepare a request for proposals to hire an architect to draft a design for the
expansion and utilization of the Huntington Central Park Amphitheater as a
performing arts theater and to encourage the Allied Arts Board to solicit
donated time from architects, etc. for the project, and suggested in-house
services to the extent that is allowed under the City Charter. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF "BRADLEY" PROPERTY - HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK -
CONTINUED TO 12116185
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Chief of Administrative
Services regarding the proposed agreement for the purchase of the "Bradley"
property located on the northeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Ellis Avenue
for the Huntington Central Park.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Bailey, seconded by MacAllister, to
continue to December 16, 1985 consideration of the purchase of the "Bradley"
property to allow staff time to prepare further information regarding the
transaction. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Finley, Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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MUNICIPAL PIER TRAM OPERATION - QUOTATION REQUESTED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director
regarding the need to provide some mode of transportation on the municipal
pier, primarily to service The End Cafe and the proposed sportfishing
operation.
The Community Services Director presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Bailey, to direct the Administrative
Services Chief to prepare requests for quotation for a tram and trailer
vehicle utilizing the specifications as outlined in the communication from the
Director of Community Services dated October 18, 1985. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Finley, Green
NOES: Thomas
ABSENT: None
BEST TOWING SERVICE - APPLICATION FOR POLICE DIRECTED TOW SERVICE - APPROVED
- RESOLUTION NO. 5596 - ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Chief of Police transmitting
an application from John C. Vaughan, dba Best Towing Service, a tow service
doing business in the City, requesting the opportunity to participate in the
official police -directed towing program.
Mayor Mandic stated that due to a conflict of interest he would abstain from
voting on the matter.
Mayor Mandic left the room.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5598 for Council consideration - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADDING BEST
TOWING TO THE POLICE ROTATIONAL TOW SERVICE LIST."
Discussion was held regarding the lot size requirement and the term "disabled
vehicles". Councilwoman Bailey questioned Mr. Vaughan regarding the steps he
had taken prior to the application for police directed tow. In response to a
question by Councilwoman Bailey the Development Services Director stated that
the site met requirements for a storage yard..
A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by MacAllister, to approve the request
of Best Towing Service to be designated an official police tow service and
included in the Police Department's tow service rotation system, and to adopt
Resolution No. 5598. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Finley, Thomas
NOES: Kelly, Green
ABSTAIN: Bailey
ABSENT: Mandic (out of the room)
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Thomas, to direct staff to
review the towing ordinance and revise it to require an increase in lot size.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley; Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mandic (out of the room)
Mayor Mandic returned to the room.
PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION APPOINTMENTS - DEFERRED TO 12/16/85
The City Administrator informed Council they had been provided with a
communication from Don Kiser, Assistant Secretary to the Public Facilities
Corporation, dated December 2, 1985 and a communication from the City Attorney
dated December 2, 19B5 regarding Council ratification of the appointment of
Stephen Wight, Lorraine Faber and Susan Newman to the Public Facilities
Corporation.
Councilwoman Finley left the meeting at 11:17 P.M.
On motion by Bailey, second MacAllister, Council unanimously continued
consideration of the appointments to the board of the Public Facilities
Corporation to December 16, 1985 to allow time for Councilmembers to review
the communications regarding the matter.
Councilman Green requested information regarding the criteria used to select
the three appointees submitted.
ORDINANCE 2809 - ADOPTED - AUTOMOTIVE USES IN THE Ml DISTRICT - (CODE
AMENDMENT 85-18
The City Cleric presented Ordinance No. 2809 for Council consideration "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9530.16 RELATING TO AUTOMOTIVE USES IN THE
M1 DISTRICT."
On motion by MacAllister, second Bailey, Council adopted. Ordinance No. 2809
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mandic
ABSENT: Finley
ORDINANCE NO. 2812 - COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY - CONTINUED TO 1/6/86
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2812 for Council consideration - ."AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 5.54, AND SECTIONS 13.24.140 THROUGH
13.24.190, AND ADDING NEW CHAPM 5.54 REUTING TO COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY."
The Director of Community Services presented a staff report.
Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Thomas, to
continue consideration of Ordinance No. 2812, to January 6, 1986. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Finley
RETENTION BASIN BEHIND HUNTINGTON CENTER - REFERRED TO STAFF
Mayor Mandic stated that he received a telephone call informing him that a
project is being built behind the Huntington Center and in the process the
retention basin is being filled. The Mayor requested that staff investigate
the matter.
PACIFIC RANCH PROJECT DRAINAGE - REPORT REQUESTED
Mayor Mandic stated that he had been informed that all projects in Huntington
Beach had to be approved for flood control measures requiring a certain amount
of water be retained on the site. He requested a report regarding this issue
as it applies to the Pacific Ranch project.
HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD REAPPOINTMENT - APPROVED - CHEN
On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council unanimously approved the
reappointment of Dr. Tom T. Chen to a term on the Human Resources Board to
expire September 30, 1998.
ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD APPOINTMENT - APPROVED - JACOBS
On motion by Bailey, second Kelly, Council unanimously approved the
appointment to the Environmental Board of David Jacobs to expire June 30,
1987, filling the unexpired term of C. David 2eiger.
RELOCATION OF HOUSE - 902 MAIN - 'REFERRED TO STAFF
Mayor Mandic requested staff to investigate the issue of the relocation of the
house at 902 Main Street as presented by Arline Howard during the Public
Comments portion of the meeting,.
REQUEST FOR STREET REPAIR - LANDSCAPING - HOLLY/MAIN STAFF REPORT REQUESTED
Mayor Mandic requested staff to review the request made by William Trinkl to
repair the street and landscape near holly Avenue and Main Street. Mr. Trinkl
made the request during the Public Comments portion of the meeting.
DISCUSSION - NUMBER OF VOTES NECESSARY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
In response to a question from Councilman Green, the City Clerk stated that a
simple majority vote of Councilmembers present was required to adopt a
resolution.
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FEASIBILITY STUDY - APPROVED - RELOCATION HB FIAYHOUSE TO HCP
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bailey, to authorize a
feasibility study to relocate the Huntington Beach Playhouse either adjacent
or within the same area as the Central Park Amphitheater, study to be done by
staff and consultant to be hired to design the amphitheater as authorized
earlier in the meeting (Agenda Item C-9). The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Green, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Finley
4TH JULY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Councilman MacAllister announced that December 6, 1986 he would meet with
Councilman Thomas to review appointments to the 4th of July Board.
TRAFFIC HAZARD -- GOTHARD/EDINGER - REFERRED TO STAFF
Councilman MacAllister stated his concern regarding a bump eight to ten inches
high left from road repair at the intersection of Gothard Street and Edinger
Avenue. The bump is encountered when tra-veling north and south on Gothard
Street. He inquired whether this was a temporary or permanent repair and
requested staff to review the matter.
REQUEST STAFF TO REVIEW PRIORITIES RE: STREET FLOODING
Councilman MacAllister stated .his concern regarding street flooding on Main
Street near the Pierpoint condominium complex and on Garfield Avenue between
Edwards and Goldenwest Streets. He requested staff to review priorities
pertaining to street drainage problems in areas with serious flooding that
stands for long periods of time.
HAZARDOUS INTERSECTION - PCH/WARNER - REFERRED TO STAFF
Councilman Thomas stated his concern
the corner of Pacific Coast Highway
review the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
regarding the left turn configuration at
and Warner Avenue. He requested staff to
Mayor Mandic adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach to 7:00 P.M., Monday, December 16, 1% 5 in Room b 8, Civic
Center.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex -off icio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Mayor
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING
OF
CITY COUNCIL
Bob Mandic,
Mayor
Ruth Finley,
Mayor Pro Tem
Ruth Bailey,
Councilwoman
Peter Green,
Councilman
Jack Kelly,
Councilman
Don MacAllister,
Councilman
John Thomas,
Councilman
CALIFORNIA 92648
You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California, is called for and will be held on Monday,
December 2, 1985, at 7:00 P.M., in Room B-8, Civic Center, for the purpose of
recessing to a closed session to confer with Goldstein & Kennedy, labor
negotiators.
Dated: November 25, 1985
f W &M
ALICIA M. WWWORTH, CITY CLERK
City Clerk
I hereby certify that I received the above notice, "Call for Special Meeting
of the City Council," prior to Sunday, December 1, 1985.
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Mayor
(Telephone: 714536-5227)