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Home My WebLink About1987-07-06 (11)MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Council Chamber, Civic'Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, July 6, 1987 Chairman Kelly called the adjourned regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 6:25 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Winchell, Mays, Finley, Kelly, Erskine, Green, Bailey Absent: None JOINT MEETING - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL RE: BEACH BOULEVARD Chairman/Mayor Kelly announced that this meeting had been called to meet with the Beach Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area Committee on the proposed Beach Boulevard Redevelopment Project. ROLL CALL - COUNCIL Present: Winchell, Mays, Finley, Kelly, Erskine, Green, Bailey Absent: None Jim Lane, Project Area Committee Chairman, addressed Council regarding the great amount of time the Project Area Committee members had spent preparing their report to Council. He presented slides of the Project Area which he stated refuted the city's contention of blighted property. Charles Osterlund, Project Area Committee Vice -Chairman, spoke regarding the financial aspects of the Proposed Redevelopment Project Area Plan and com- mented on the Katz, Hollis report. ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Mayor/Chairman adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council and the adjourned regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk Clerk BY = Deputy City Clerk Clerk Alicia M. Wentworth Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ifPs (�i`ftt& REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, July 6, 1987 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Chairman Kelly called the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to order. Present: Winchell, Mays, Finley, Kelly, Erskine, Green, Bannister Absent: None JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Chairman Kelly announced that a joint meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency had been called. COUNCIL ROLL CALL Present: Winchell, Mays, Finley, Kelly, Erskine, Green, Bannister Absent: None PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT ITEMS Ray Hilken, representing Huntington Beach Tomorrow, stated his opposition to they proceeding with negotiations with the Bryant L. Morris Development Company for design and development of the north side of the City pier (Pier - side Village Phase II). MUTES - APPROVED The Deputy Clerk presented the minutes of the regular meeting of June 1,.1987, adjourned regular meeting of June 15, 1987 and regular meeting of June 15, 1987 On motion by Finley, second Erskine, the Agency approved and adopted the min- utes of the regular meeting of June 1, 1987, adjourned regular meeting of June 15, 1987 and regular meeting of June 15, 1987, as written and on file in the Office of the Clerk, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Winchell, Mays, Finley, Kelly, Erskine, Green, Bannister NOES: None ABSENT: None Page 2 - Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 7/6/87 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE HUNTINGTON BEACH -BEACH BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - MOTION TO REJECT PROJECT APPROVED The Mayor/Chairman announced that this was the day and hour set for a joint 1 public hearing by the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency to consider and act upon the Redevelopment Plan for the Beach Boulevard Redevelopment Pro- ject. All legal requirements for publication, notification and post had been met. The Agency consultant and staff presented: 1. Redevelopment Plan 2. Other Evidence and Testimony in Support of Redevelopment Plan The City Attorney explained the staff's recommendation that those persons testifying in this public hearing be sworn. The Deputy City Clerk administered the oath to those present in the Council Chamber desiring to offer testimony under oath. The Mayor declared the hearing open. Following discussion, a motion was made by Mays, second Erskine, to swear in those giving testimony at the public hearing on the Huntington Beach -Beach Boulevard Redevelopment Project. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mays, Kelly, Green NOES: Winchell, Finley, Erskine, Bannister ABSENT: None J As a result of.the aforementioned vote, the testimony to be given would not be sworn testimony. Thomas Clark, special legal counsel to the Redevelopment Agency, made a pre- sentation, stating the major evidence, findings and determinations to be made pursuant to S. 33367 of the Health and Safety Code. Stephen Kohler, Prinicipal Redevelopment Specialist, presented a history of the project. He presented a binder to the Deputy City Clerk entitled "Joint Public Hearing On Proposed Redevelopment Plan - Beach Boulevard Redevelopment Project" for inclusion in the record. Jeff Abramowitz, Assistant Planner, made a slide presentation on conditions in the proposed project area. (See written description on file in Clerk's Office.) Celeste Brady special legal counsel to the Redevelopment Agency made a presen- tation on aspects of the proposed project including valuation of property and just compensation. Jeff Abramowitz presented additional slides of the area. Celeste Brady addressed the members regarding inappropriate land use mixes. J Page 3 - Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 7/6/87 Les Evans, City Engineer, presented a video tape of the area and Paul Cook, Public WorKs Director, repented on traffic conditions. Robert Franz, Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services, presented the inanci�pects of the proposed project. Thomas Clark, Special Agency Counsel, spoke regarding the taxing agencies involved. Al Robertson and Calvin Hollis, of Katz, Hollis, Coren & Associates, redevel- opment consultants to the Agency, addressed the members regarding project funding and financial feasibility. Step hen Kohler, Principal Redevelopment Specialist, presented Planning Commis- sion and Project Area Committee Reports (PAC) for inclusion in the record. Recess - Reconvene The Mayor/Chairman called a recess of Council/Agency at 9:55 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 10:08 p.m. Celeste Brady, Agency Legal Counsel, summarized provisions of the proposed Redevelopment v�pment Plan and explained the provisions of eminent domain. Douglas LaBelle, Deputy City Administrator/Redevelopment entered into the recordthettiRules Governing Participation and Preferences by Property Owners and Business Occupants in the Beach Boulevard Redevelopment Project as said rules have.been.adopted by the Redevelopment Agency. The Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Clerk announced that sixty written comments had been received, which have been provided to Council and which are a part of the record. Also submitted were a book of photographs from Project Area Committee` for Beach Boulevard, and slides photographed June 1987 along Beach Boulevard by Ron Bayhan, and a report to the City Council on the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach -Beach Boulevard Redevelopment Project, submitted by James A. Lane, Chairperson. The Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Clerk presented the following resolutions and ordinance for Council/Agency consideration: Agency Resolution No. 144 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENT OF THE AGENCY"S REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE HUNTINGTON BEACH -BEACH BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL." Agency Resolution No. 145 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FINDING THAT THE USE OF TAXES ALLOCATED FROM THE HUNTINGTON BEACH -BEACH BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND INCREASING THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPLY OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING OUTSIDE THE PROJECT AREA WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT." Council Resolution No. 5785 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RULING ON WRITTEN AND ORAL OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE HUNTINGTON BEACH -BEACH BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." i0s Page 4 - Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 7/6/87 Council Resolution No. 5786 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MAKING CERTAIN.JINDINGS REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE HUNTINGTON BEACH -BEACH. BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS." Council Resolution No. 5787 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FINDING THAT THE USE OF TAXES ALLOCATED FROM THE HUNTING - TON BEACH -BEACH BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND INCREASING THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPLY OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING OUT- SIDE THE PROJECT AREA WILL BE OF BENEFIT ON THE PROJECT." . Council Ordinance No. 2909 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE HUNTINGTON BEACH -BEACH BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." The Mayor/Chairman declared the hearing open. Chris Sutton, Project Area Attorney, spoke regarding the findings which the Councll is required to make according to Redevelopment Law. Discussion was held between Council/Agency and Mr. Sutton. The City Attorney spoke regarding aspects of just compensation. James A. Lane, Project Area Committee Chairman spoke in opposition to the plan. Chuck Osterlund, Project Area Committee. Vice -Chairman and member of the.Ocean View ScRool District Board presented viewgraphs and spoke in opposition to the redevelopment plan. Paul Picard, Project Area Committee Consultant, referred to a chart entitled Beach Bo u evard Overview. He requested that the chart be entered into evi- dence. He presented slides and spoke in opposition to the redevelopment plan. Sherry Passmore, Project Area Committee Consultant, addressed sections of the report relative to blight. Considerable discussion was held between Council/Agency, Ms. Passmore, staff, Mr. Clark, Mr. Lane and Mr. Picard regarding various aspects of the plan. Barry Rosa, Attorney for George A. Pearson, submitted a communication dated July 6, 1987 to Council/Agency. Following discussion between.Mr. Ross.and Councilman Bannister, the Mayor requested that staff clarify the issue. Frank Horzowski, ShirleyLong, James Righeimer, members of the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley Board of Realtors, Mark Spiegel, member of the Project Area Committee spoke in favor of the redevelopment plan. Frank Chambers, Dean Albright and Don MacAllister, property on Beach Boulevard, Robert Biddle, manager Ying, owner of a pet store at Warner Avenue a Alexander, Jo Elliott, on behalf of her parents, G. Vice President of Huntington Beach Tomorrow, Irene Schulze, auncey Alexander, and Paul Sarvis spoke velopment plan Al Klingensmith, owner of of Hill Top Liquor, Leedy ►d Beach Boulevard, Sally .en Quinliver, Geri Ortega, Briggs, Ed Zschoche, Dave in opposition to the rede- I I')113 Page 5 - redevelopment Agency Minutes - 7/6/87 A communication dated July 6, 1987 in opposition to the proposed project was submitted by 'Don MacAllistcr and a communication dated June 20, 1987 opposing the project was submitted by Dean Albright, Chairperson, Ad Hoc Committee, Environmental Review Board. Thomas Harmon, attorney, supported the Project Area Committee in their opposi- t on to t e issue. Corrine Welch, member of the Environmental Board and member of the Beach Boul- evard Re evelopment Ad Hoc Committee, spoke regarding the .adequacy of the Environmental Impact Report citing areas which she believed were not addressed in response to Environmental Board questions. Alan Burns, attorney representing three school districts, submitted a Declara- tion of Pinalty of Perjury and a Declaration of Alan R. Burns in Support of a Finding of Significant Burden dated July 3, 1987. 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/Chairmhn. A motion was made by Finley, seconded by Green, to reject the concept of the Beach Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area Plan. Following discussion, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Winchell, Mays, NOES: Kelly, Bannister ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT Finley, Erskine, Green AGENCY - PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TALBERT/ AREA - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED 5 4 87 WITH Q AV vnvera QTD4T7T UVIPT.rOMY vf%T7Ar10 r- - - - - - ^ By consensus of Council action on the proposed Disposition and Development agreement between the City, the Redevelopment Agency and Redondo -Kovacs Part- ners was continued to July 20, 1987. PIERSIDE VILLAGE PHASE II AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED The Deputy City Clerk/Clerk presented a communication from the Deputy City Administrator/Community Development requesting authorization to proceed with negotiations with Bryant L. Morris Development Company for design and develop- ment on the north side of the City pier. A motion was made by Mays, seconded by Bannister, to direct staff to prepare a sublease agreement from the City to the Agency for the portions of Bolsa Chica. State Beach included in the Pierside Village Phase II project; to direct staff to prepare contract documents with Bryant L. Morris Development Company for the construction and reimbursement of expenses for the non-commercial portions of Pierside Village Phase II; and to direct staff to prepare a sublease agree- ment with Bryant L. Morris and the Agency for the commercial portions of Pier - side Village Phase II. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: J-1 Page 6 - Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 716187 AYES: Mays, Finley, Kelly, Erskine, Green NOES: Vinchell, Bannister ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. Alicia M.,Wintworth Clerk -,- ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth BY Deputy Clerk C/ I