HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-03 (7)MINUTES
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOP14ENT AGENCY
Room B-8, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, January 3, 1989
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Bannister called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council and
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
Absent: None
The Mayor opened public comments. As there were none, he closed public
comments.
The Mayor stated it was time for any questions from Council to staff regarding
any items scheduled on the 7 p.m. regular meeting agenda.
(City Council) Resi1 tati n Qgsi gn - Huntington and Talbert Lakes - CC-745 -
Agreement - Keith Companies
Councilman Green requested clarification of the agreement regarding Huntington
and Talbert Lakes. The Public Works Director explained the intent of the
project and the desiltation process.
Continued Agenda Items
Councilwoman Winchell questioned the way the agenda items refered to an action
yet were continued to a later date. The City Administrator stated the
decision to continue the items in question were made after the agenda was
written.
(Redeveloomen Aoencv) Approval -of Annual ReDo t - HB—Redevelooment_Agency -
FY 1987-88
Councilwoman Winchell asked about the Fy 1987-88 annual report of Huntington
Beach Redevelopment Agency. The Deputy City Administrator reported that it
was a summary of the fiscal year 1987-88.
(CJ t1f Co nnci l fRedevel opjment &gency) Joint Public Hearing ng - Ci ty
g_nci 1 /Rer ev lopment Agency - Amendment to Own r Parti ci pati on Agreement MQ] a
Development Core -.(Main-Pier Redevelopgien,t_ Project Area)
Councilman Silva requested clarification on the reason for the staff
recommendation to continue the joint public hearing on the Main -Pier
Redevelopment Project to January 17, 1989.
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The Deputy City Administrator reported that it was based upon the late time
frame in which supplemental materials were received from Keyser Marston
Associates, Inca The City Attorney explained that the financial analysis must
be available to the public to meet the provisions of the Health and Safety
Code.
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Councilwoman Winchell asked about possible projects for the funds from the
Proposition 70. per capita grant program. The City Administrator reported that
a project for this grant would be presented in October.
A inmPier D i n QMitteg andrF i
The City Administrator and Council discussed the appointments for the Pier
Design Committee and the Pier Funding Committee to be made at the 7 p.m. City
Council meeting. Councilmembers Green, Winchell, and Erskine were appointed
to the Pier Design Committee and Counci 1 members Mays, Bannister, and Silva to
the Pier Funding Committee:
ni1) AppQintment to Gothard-HooverExtensiort CoUnGil COW ttee/
Meeting to bg Scheduled with Westminster ity Council_
Mayor Bannister with Council concurrence appointed himself to the
Gothard-Hoover Extension Council Committee.
Studv Session City Council Meetina Scheduled -p... January 30, 1969
The City Administrator requested that an adjourned City Council meeting (study
session) be scheduled for 7 p.m., January 30, 1989.
Recess - Reconvene
The Mayor/Chairman called a recess for dinner at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 6.50 p.m.
Adiournment - Council/Redevelonsent Aaen
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 to 7 p.m., January 3, 1989, in Room B-8 of the Civic Center
Complex.
Clerk of the Redevelo ent Agency
and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City of
Huntin ton Beach, California
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City Clerk/Clerk ayor/Chairman
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, January 3, 1989
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Bannister called the regular meeting of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7 p.m.
ROLL Q6LL
Present: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
Absent: None
PLDG_OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
The Flag Ceremony was conducted by the Huntington Beach Boy Scout Troup
No. 568, Don Dodge, Scout Master. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by John
Dodge. The Invocation was given by Senior Patrol Leader, Paul Harmer.
AD -HOC OIL QNITTEE APPOINTMENTS - M Y,$/ERSKINE/GREEN
A motion was made by Erskine, seconded by MacAllister, to make a determination
that the need to take action on the issue of ad hoc Oil Committee appointments
arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in Government Code
Section 54954.2(b)(2). The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Erskine, seconded by MacAllister, to request the Mayor to
appoint three councilmembers to the reactivated ad hoc Oil Committee and to
ask staff to schedule oil code revision at the next Council meeting. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Bannister appointed Councilmen Mays, Erskine, and Green to the adhoc
Oil Committee.
PIER DESIM COMITTEEAPPOINTMENTS - E N ER KINE -- PIER FUNDIN
COMMITTEE - MAYL/BANNISTER/5ILVA
A motion was made by Bannister, seconded by MacAllister, to make a determina-
tion that the need to take action to redesignate members to the design and
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funding committees for the pier arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as
specified in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2). The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Bannister, seconded by MacAllister, to appoint Council -
members Green, Winchell, and Erskine to the Pier Design Committee and to
appoint Councilmembers Mays, Bannister, and Silva to the Pier Funding
Committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Lloyd Booth, resident of Gilbert Island, Huntington Harbour, suggested that
Council consider legislative action to prevent two-story home additions in
this area.
Jean Collins stated that she believed less money should be spent on land-
scaping for Commodore Circle and more money should be used to assist homeless
people.
John Locke spoke in opposition to the refuse collection fee .
(RedeveloPment Agency)BLI HEARINfi - CONTINUED OPEN TO 1/17/
E L T F NE 161 - MAIN -PIER PHNECT A - PHASE I 01 L
INTERESTS - EMINENT QWIN - H & 0 OIL QD - 2N STREETS)
The Chairman announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
continued open from December 5, 1988 to consider adoption of Resolution of
Necessity relative to acquisition of surface oil interests in connection with
completion of the Phase I Project within the Main -Pier Project Area as
amended. (121 and 123 2nd Street, 120 and 122 3rd Street - A.P. 024-166-02
and 09)
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by MacAllister, to continue the open
public hearing to January 17, 1989, to consider adoption of Resolution of
Necessity relative to acquisition of surface oil interests in connection with
completion of the Phase I Project within the Main -Pier Project Area as
amended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following:
SUSJEcr: Appeal of Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Exception
(Variance) No. 88--29
PLICANT/APPELLANT: Robert and Sheila Goebel/John C.H. Chang
LOCATION 16201 Typhoon Lane - south of Edinger, east of the Orange County
Flood Control District
ZONE: RI -CZ (Low Density Residential -Coastal Zone)
RE E T: To allow a six (6) foot block wall to encroach five (5) feet into
the required fifteen (15) foot setback on a single family residential lot.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15305, Class
5, of the California Environmental Quality Act.
COASTAL STATUS: The proposed block wall is within the appealable portion of
the Coastal Zone (exempt from a Coastal Development Permit pursuant to Section
989.5.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code).
I The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publi-
cation and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications
or written protests to the matter.
The Acting Director of Community Development presented a staff report using
slides.
The Mayor declared the hearing open.
Robert Goebel and Sheila Goebel, applicants, spoke in support of the Condi-
tional Exception No. 88-29 which would enable the building of a pool in the
front yard. Mrs. Goebel distributed packets explaining reasons for this
request to the Council.
Gail Gordon, attorney representing Mr. Chang, spoke in opposition to Condi-
tional Exception No. 88-29. She mentioned a letter and exhibits dated
December 26, 1988 that were previously sent to the Council.
Dave Rukstalis showed slides of how the custom-built homes on Venture Drive
differed with the neighborhood on Typhoon Lane and, he spoke in opposition of
Conditional Exception No. 88-29. He also mentioned an informal petition in
opposition to the project bearing signatures of approximately six neighbors.
Karen Wolfen, from the law office of Alschuler, Grossman & Pines, concluded
the presentation of Gail Gordon and Dave Rukstalis in opposition of
Conditional Exception No. 88-29.
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.
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Following discussion, a motion was made b
grant the appeal, overrule the decision of
Conditional Exception No. 88-29 based on
dated January 3, 1989.
Findings for Denial:
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Winchell, seconded by Green, to
the Planning Commission and deny
findings as set forth in the RCA
1. Because of the size, configuration, shape and lack of unique topographic
features of the subject property, there does not appear to be exceptional
or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to" the land .or
premises involved that does not apply generally to property 'or class of
uses in the same district.
2. Since the subject property can be fully developed within regular estab-
lished setbacks, such a conditional exceptionis not nec-essary, for the
preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. There I s
sufficient room for a pool and spa behind the required 15 foot setback.
3. The proposed wall within the 15 foot :setback would be incompatible with
the adjacent properties and would not preserve one or more substantial
property rights - with the nei"ghbor. The additional. 5 foot encroachment
would adversely affect the view as seen by the property directly. to the
southwest of the subject property.
4. Exceptional circumstances do not apply that deprive the subject property
of privileges enjoyed by' other properties in the same zone classification.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell', Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED OPEN TO 1/17/89 - HUNTINGTON
BREAKERS APARTMENTS LTD. - REFLUING OF ISTING & ISSUANCE OF NEW 80NDS -
RESOLUTION NO. 5974
The Mayor announced that this:was the, day and hour set for a public Hearing to
consider approval of the issuance by the City of Huntington Beach of refunding
revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed. Sixteen Million Dollars ($16,000,000)
for the purpose of refunding the outstanding City of Huntington Beach Loans -
to -Lenders Revenue Bonds (Home Federal Savings and Loan Association - Hunting
ton Breakers Project)(the "Prior Bonds").
The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and post-
ing had been met, and that she had received no communications or written
protests to the matter.
The Mayor declared the hearing open.
On motion by MacAllister, second Green, Council voted unanimously to continue
the open public hearing on the issuance by the City of Huntington Beach of
refunding revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed Sixteen Million Dollars
($16,000,000), Resolution No. 5974 to January 17, 1989.
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The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a joint public
hearing to consider and act upon an amendment to an existing Owner Participa-
tion Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington
Beach and Mola Development Corporation.
The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and post-
ing had been met, and that she had received a letter from Keyser Marston
Associates, Inc. to Mr. Pat Spencer dated January 2, 1989.
The Mayor declared the hearing open.
A motion was made by Erskine, seconded by Mays, to direct staff to make avail-
able to the public the financial analysis provided by Keyser Marston Associa-
tion, Inc. and if a certified financial audit i1 needed, that this .document,
as updated by Keyser Marston Association, Inc. be accepted as a certified
financial audit; further that the joint public hearing to consider an amend-
ment to an existing Owner Participation Agreement between the Agency and the
Mola Development Corporation be continued open to January 17, 1989. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CQNSENT CALENDAR _- ITEM kFRQM
On motion by MacAllister, second Green, Council approved the following items,
as recommended, with Councilman Silva abstaining from voting on the mirites of
the regular meeting of November 21, 1988 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) MINUTES APPROVEi3 - Approved and
adopted Council/Agency minutes for regular meetings of November 21, 1988 and
December 5, 1988 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Councilman Silva abstained from voting on the minutes of the regular meeting
of November 21, 1988.
(Redeyelooment Agency) ANNUAL REPORT - APPROVED - H NTINGM BEACH REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY EY 1987-88 -.Received and filed the Annual Report of 0 P Hunt-
ington Beach Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 1987-88 and in accc*dance
with Health and Safety Code provisions, directed staff to forward copies of
the Agency's Annual Report and Audit to the State of California Department of
Housing and Community Development.
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Main -Pier Project Area Committee for an additional
following Project Area Committee members whc have
continuing on the committee: William Gallegas, Bo
Carl Hayward, Natalie Kotsch, Merrilee Madrigal,
Vi.11erot.
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Re-established the
year and reappointed the
expressed an interest in
Goodrich, Guy Guzzardo,
Renee Opperman, George
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TALBERT LAKE - CC-74 - KEITH COMPANIES — Approved the selection of the
Keith Companies to prepare the plans, specifications and cost estimates for
the Huntington and Talbert Lakes Desiltation Design Project and authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement between the City and Keith
Companies for engineering services for a fee not to exceed $60,283.00.
(City Council) PARCEL MAP. 88-276 -- APPROVED - EMERALD ENGINEERING '- W/
ALABAMA/S/O INDIANAPOLIS - Approved the final Parcel Map and accepted the
offer of dedication pursuant to the mandatory findings set forth by the Zoning
Administrator and instructed the City Clerk to affix her si}nature to the map
and release the map to the County for processing.
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LANDSCAPING - CC-717 - Accepted work completed by R.J. Noble Company
on the Brookhurst Street improvements between Adams and Garfield Avenues and
the Meredith Gardens Frontage Road Median landscaping for a contract price of
$361,850.07 and instructed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
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LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - CC-718 - Accepted the improvements completed by
Sully Miller Construction Co. for the construction of landscape improvements
at the Central Library parking lot for a contract cost of $72,681.39 and di-
rected the City Clerk to file the Notice of.Completion, authorized the Finance
Director to transfer $3,385.84 to the project account #790767 (CentralPark,
Other) from fiscal account 790936 (Lambert Park Improvements).
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"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THr
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL, AND PARKLAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1988 FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN/PASSIVE AREAWITHINHUNTINGTON CENTRAL PAR!(."
(City Council) TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION - APPROVED - McEADDEN/SPW_,F.W LE -
SIGNAL MIAINTENANCE. INC--- CC=554 - Accepted the low bid of Signal M�inte-
nance, Incorporated in the amount of $77,770 .for the construction of traffic
signal modifications at the intersection of McFadden Avenue and Springdale
Street, hold bid bonds on the lowest three bidders until execution
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and filing of bonds and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful
bidders and return their bid bonds. The bids were as follows:
Signal Maintenance, Inc. i77,770.00
Paul Gardner Corporation 79,342.00
Steiny and Company 86,307.00
DBX Incorporated 87,118.00
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COMMITTEE - BANNISTER -METING TO BE SCH DULED WITH WETMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
- Appointed Mayor Bannister to the Gothard Hoover Extension Council Committee
and authorized a letter to be sent to the Mayor requesting a meeting with the
Westminster City Council in February 1989.
(City Council) NOTICE OF COMPLETION - APPROVED - PUMP STATION "C" NET WELL -
S/0 WARNER - N/N PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - Accepted improvements on the con-
struction of Pump Station "C" Wet Well Modification completed by Coastline
Construction Company for a contract amount of $101.097.41 and authorized the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
(City Council) FUNDING FOR VACANT LAND USE TECHNICIAN POSITION (CODE ENFORCE-
MENT) - APPROVED - C INITY PRESERVATION STUDY SESSION TO BE SCHEDULED
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Acting Director of Community
Development requesting the funding of a new Land Use Technician position
needed as a result of the part-time reassignment of Environmental Officer,
Susan Tully to the Springfield Oil Recovery Monitoring Project.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Silva, to approve the additional
funding of approximately $18,470 for the purpose of hiring a new Lard Use
Technician for the remainder of the fiscal year 1988-89. The motion carried
unanimously.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Bannister, to request that a study
session be scheduled on the issue of community preservation including addi-
tional employees and equipment. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Bannister requested that a report on community preservation be presented
at the study session.
(Redevelopment Agency) EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT - APPROVED - SOUTH
COAST OIL CORPORATION - MAIN -PIER REDI:YELOPM NT PR03ECT AREA
The Clerk presented a communication from the Deputy City Administrator/Econom-
ic Development transmitting a proposed Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between
the South Coast Oil Corporation and the Agency for an oil unitization drill
site (Blacks 201 and 301 bounded by Walnut/Orange/Lake and Second Street).
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A motion was made by Green, seconded by Mays, to approve and authorize execu—
tion of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the Agency and South Coast
Oil Corporation. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Bannister, seconded by MacAllister to schedule a Council
meeting study session at 7 p.m., January 30, 1989 to discuss the status on all
of the redevelopment projects. The motion carried by unarimous vote.
STAFF TO EVALUATE COMPENSATION FOR CITY TREA2)RER
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Bannister, to request Council to
direct staff to evaluate the salary compensation for the City Treasurer,
including job description, comparable compensation in other cities, and to
consult with the City Attorney on this issue. The motion carried byunanimous
vote.
The City Administrator stated that a report on this issue would be presented
at the February 6, 1989 City Council meeting.
EVALUATION OF CITY FEES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BE SCHEDULED FOR STUDY
SESSION
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Mays, to schedule a Council meeting
study session on refuse collection fees.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mays, seconded by MacAllister, to
amend the motion to include all city fee items and capital improvements at a
study session. The amendment to the motion carried unanimously.
The motion made by Silva, seconded by flays, as amended, to schedule a Council
meeting study session on all city fees items, including refuse collection
fees, and capital improvements carried unanimously.
COUNCIL/AGENCY ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor/Chairman adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council and the
regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to
Thursday, January 5, 1988 at 7 p.m. in Room B-8, Civic Center.
ATTEST.
City Clerk/Clerk
Clerk of the Redevel6oment Agency
and City Clerk and ex—officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
"�or/Chairman- _
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