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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, City Hall
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, February 21, 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 adjourned regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the .City of
Huntington Beach to order at 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays
Absent: MacAllister, Silva, Erskine
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one came forward to speak at this time.
The Deputy City Administrator/Economic" Development requested that the. open
public hearing on the Resolution of Necessity No. 161 be continued -to
March 6, 1989.
The Director of Public Works requested that the open public.hearing pertaining
,to Resolution of Intent 5968 be continued to 'March 6, 1989.
Councilman Green requested a presentation from staff on information presented
from Woodward -Clyde or Keyser Marston at the,7 p.m. meeting.
A discussion was held between Council and the Director of Community Develop--
ment regarding the designation of density from a land use viewpoint and from
an economic standpoint of the developer.
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Mayor Bannister asked if any consideration had been given to turning this into
a redevelopment project. The Director of Community. Development reported it
had,too.much vacant area to qualify for redevelopment.
Councilwoman Winchell stated that the resolution did not speak to the up-
grades. Deputy City Attorney Art DeLaLoza reported it is incorporated by
reference in the resolution of the Public Cable Television Authority which
speaks to the upgrades. Councilwoman Winchell stated that it includes the
$10,000,000 and extension of five years but it did not *go further. Deputy
City Attorney Art DeLaLoza stated that could be added. Councilwoman Winchell
requested that it be added with the wording that is used in the agreement
it if
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Councilwoman Winchell inquired if KBLCOM sells, must they upgrade beforehand.
Deputy City Attorney Art DeLaLoza replied that on page 9 and 10 of the Settle-
ment Agreement, the upgrade commitment along with the dollar amount and com-
pletion date is recorded;- therefore,- when the agreement is ratified, the up-
grade i.s incorporated -by reference. He stated that the resolution could be
amended to include the upgrade, and still be adopted at the 7 p.m. meeting.
(City Council/Redevelopment) DISCUSSION HELD RE: MINUTES
Councilwoman Winchell requested that a correction be made on the
January 30, 1989 minutes. She requested the inclusion of the Council's desire
that on the issue of.drafting the ordinance for citation power, a .study
session be held, to discuss the priorities of that. enforcement. Mayor
Bannister requested the Director of Community Development to schedule the
study session.
Mayor Bannister asked for. clarification on the dollar amount of $21,862.30 in
the RCA. The Director of Public Works stated it was for actual work Council
approved August 15, 1988.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: RESOLUTION NO 5983 - HEED ABATEMENT
Mayor Bannister asked the Director of Public Works if the `resolution on weeds
could be expanded to include trash. The City Administrator reported that
trash is not included and that it would fall under code enforcement.
In response to inquiry by Councilwoman Winchell, the Deputy City Administrator/
Economic Development reported the funds for this proposal are being advanced
by the Waterfront developer.
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Mayor Bannister reported that the insurance policy covering Florian Martinez
Associates had a $250,000 professional liability limit.
(City Council)_ DISCUSSION HELD RE: HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSALS - INCREASE IN
ALLOTMENT
In response to inquiry by Mayor Bannister, the Director of Public Works
reported that this issue pertains to wastes that are found in the buildings
the City tears down and to spills and wastes found in alleys.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: RESERVOIR HILL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AMEND-
MENT TO AGREEMENT WITH BLACK & VEATCH ENGINEERS -ARCHITECTS - CC-721
Councilman Green inquired about the cost of the contract with Black & Veatch
Engineers increasing 50%.in 18 months . The Director of Public Works answered
that the cost of assessment engineering rose from $7,500 to $42,250 over that
period of eighteen months rather than five months. The work was estimated to
take five months; it took over eighteen months to be completed. Councilman
Green asked if the delays were partly due to staff inexperience in assessment
districts and if $168,000 would be a reasonable increase. The Director of
Public Works believed it to be a reasonable increase.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: BID AWARD - JACQUELYN LANE ENHANCEMENT
PROJECT NEFF CONTRACTING CORP - CC-736
A discussion was held between Council and the City Attorney regarding Emco
Contracting Inc., their license application and use of subcontractors. The
Deputy City Attorney requested that this item be continued so that he can
review the facts.
In response to Mayor Bannister's inquiry, the Deputy City Administrator/
Economic Development stated that there are six remaining purchase agreements
for mobilehome acquisitions (nine altogether) in the Pacific Trailer Parka
Individual agreements to be returned to Council to determine. methodology of
right-of-way acquisition.
Councilwoman Winchell questioned the actual cost of. .these agreements. The
Deputy City Administrator/Economic Development reported that the cost includes
the in -place value and relocation cost of $7,000-$15,000.
PROJECT - R,ES.NO 170
Councilwoman Winchell requested clarification on the changes that had been
made in the documents. Steve Kohler verified that the changes involve the
increase in the amount of the tax increment which can be collected over the
life of the plan and also the extension to 40 years.
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(Cityit DISCUSSION PIER PLAZA DESIGN - AGREEMENT
FOR ENGINEERING -SERVICES - RON YEO
In response to Mayor Bannister's inquiry, the City Administrator stated that
he had a proposal for four restaurants. The Deputy City Administrator/
Economic Development and the Director of Community Development would review
and return the item to Council.
Mayor Bannister questioned whether the timing was right for this proposal.
The City Administrator reported that this action needs to be taken in order to
complete the process of the architectual design of the Pier Design Committee
and pier construction for compatibility.
Citv Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE BUDGET AMENDMENT —_CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
In response to Mayor Bannister's inquiry, the Deputy City Administrator/Admin-
istrative Services stated that this revenue is from three primary sources:
refuse fees, transient and occupancy tax, and business license fees.
DISCUSSION HELD RE: ORDINANCE NO. 2984 - TRAINING STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY DISPATCHERS
In response to Mayor Bannister's inquiry, Chief Payne explained that P.O.S.T.
stands for Police Officers' Standards and Training.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: RECONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISION TO WIDEN WALNUT AVENUE BETWEEN SIXTH STREET AND LAKE STREET IN THE
MAIN -PIER REDEVELOPMENT AREA.
In response to an inquiry by Councilman Mays, the Director of Community Devel-
opment explained that the applicant who wanted to build on 6th Street and
Walnut Avenue withdrew his application.
The City Administrator stated the staff is split on the issue of widening
Walnut Avenue.
MEETING TIME OF ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETINGS CHANGED TO 5:30 PM
By consensus of Council the next scheduled adjourned Council/Agency meeting
will begin at 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Mayor/Chairman
and the adjourned
Huntington Beach.
adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council
regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
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City Clerk/Clerk
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Clerk of the Redevel went Agency
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, City Hall
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, February 21, 1989
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Bannister called the regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington.Beach to order at 7 p.m.
Present: Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva
(MacAllister arrived 8:10 p.m.)
(Erskine arrived 8 p.m.)
Absent: . None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
The Flag Ceremony, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation were conducted by
Civil Air Patrol, Air Farce Auxiliary Squadron #68, Costa Mesa/Huntington
Beach, Mark Biddle, Color Guard Commander.
PROCLAMATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH - FEBRUARY - "G0. WEST WEEK"
FEBRUARY 12-18. 19$9
Mayor Bannister presented a proclamation designating themonth of February as
"Community College Month" and February 12-18.as "Go West Week" to Judith
Valles,'President, Goldenwest College.
PRESENTATION - CERTIFICATE OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE - DeARMEY EAGLE SCOUT
Mayor Bannister presented the Certificate of Outstanding Service to Michael
J. De Armey for his contribution to the Seniors' Outreach. Program which
enabled him to attain the rank of Eagle Scout.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one came forward to speak at this time.
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
continued open from February 6, 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. (121 & 123 2nd Street, 120 & 122 - 3rd Street - A.P. 024-166-02 &
09)
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The City Administrator recommended this item be continued to March 5, 1989.
A motion was made by Green, seconded by Bannister, to continue the open public
hearing regarding the Resolution of Necessity No. 161 to March 6, 1989. The
motion carried by the fol.lowing roll call vote:.
AYES: Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva
NOES: None
ABSENT: MacAllister, Erskine
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
continued open from February 6, 1989 pursuant to Resolution of Intent No. 5968
adopted December 19,1988 to vacate street and utility easements in Tract 12.
The easements in question are in the undeveloped area southeast of the Civic
Center and generally bounded by 17th Street, Utica Avenue and Lake Street.
The City Clerk announced that she had received a communication from Southern
California Gas Company regarding the matter December 30, 1988.
The City administrator recommended this item be continued to March 5, 1989.
A motion was made by Mays, seconded by Green, to continue the open public
hearing on Resolution of Intent No. 5968 to vacate street and utility ease-
ments in Tract 12 to March 6, 1989. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva
NOES None
ABSENT: MacAllister, Erskine
The Mayor announced that two councilmembers had requested the item concerning
the public hearing on Ascon Properties (GPA 87-4 and EIR 87-5) be delayed
until they could attend. Councilmen MacAllister and Erskine would be late.
On motion by Mays, second Silva, Council unanimously approved suspending the.
regular order of business as shown on the agenda, to move immediately to the
Public Cable Television Authority Public Hearing, to the Consent Calendar,
then back to the Public Hearing regarding ASCON Properties, as Councilmen
MacAllister and Erskine were detained. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva
NOES: None
ABSENT: MacAllister, Erskine
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The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider a settlement agreement between the Public Cable Television Authority,
KBL Cable Inc., and KBLCOM, Inc., providing for transfer of ownership and con-
trol of the Cable Communications Franchise to KBL Cable Inc., and its parent,
KBLCOM Incorporated, for amendment of the franchise, and for expansion of the
cable franchise until the year 2004.
The Deputy City Administrator/Economic Development presented a staff report.
Carl Pilnik, PCTA consultant, presented a brief report and stated he was
present to answer questions.
The Mayor declared the hearing open.
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.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5985 for Council consideration - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING
RESOLUTION NO. 1989-1 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PUBLIC CABLE. TELEVISION
AUTHORITY APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PUBLIC CABLE TELEVISION
AUTHORITY, KBL CABLE, INC., AND KBLCOM, INC. PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER OF OWNER-
SHIP AND CONTROL OF THE CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE TO KBL CABLE INC. AND
ITS PARENT, KBLCON, INC. FOR AMENDMENT OF THE FRANCHISE AND FOR EXTENSION OF
THE CABLE FRANCHISE UNTIL THE YEAR 2004 ALONG WITH A CABLE SYSTEM UPGRADE TO
BE COMPLETED NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 1996."
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Green, to adopt Resolution
No. 5985 incorporating new language at the end which reads: "... along with a
cable system upgrade to be completed not later than December 31, 1996." There
is an inclusion on Page 2, paragraph 4 of the Resolution which reads: "...and
further requires transferees to complete an upgrade of the cable system no
later than December 31, 1995 and post a $7,000,000,000 "security instrument"
therefor."
As requested by The Deputy City Attorney, Jerome Ramsey, Vice President of
KBLCOM, Inc., represented on the record on behalf of KBLCOM, Inc., that with
respect to the parol evidence rule that the letter dated February 17, 1989 may
be used to interpret the language in the settlement agreement.
AYES: Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva
NOES: MacAllister, Erskine
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEM REMOVED)
The City Administrator requested that the item pertaining to the Jacquelyn
Lane Enhancement Project be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered
separately.
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ENT CALENDAR
On motion by Winchell, second Green, Council approved the following items, as
recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva
NOES: None
ABSENT:. MacAllister, Erskine
(City Council/Redeve opment) MINUTES - APPR(WED Approved and adopted
minutes of adjourned regular Council/Agency meeting of January 17, 1989, regu-
lar Council/Agency meeting of January 17, 1989, adjourned regular Council/
Agency meeting of January 26, 1989-and adjourned regular Council/Agency meet-
ing of January 30, 1989; as written and on file in the Office of the City
Clerk. Mayor Bannister and Councilman Silva abstained . from the
January 30, 1989 minutes.
(City Council) ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD APPOINTMENT - APPROVED - RICHARDSON
Appointed Roy H. Richardson to a term on the Environmental Board to expire
June 30, 1,989 to fill''.the "vacancy created by the resignation of Lee Wieder..
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MENT PROJECT - STEINY & COMPANY - CC-708 - Accepted work completed by Stei ny
& Company in an amount of $81,562.30 relative to traffic controller replace-
ment at various locations and authorized .the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion.
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PIPELINE MLADEN BUNTICI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - CC-699I - Accepted work com-
pleted by Mladen Buntich Construction Company in the amount of $2,003,.104.35
on the construction of the._downtown_-_water transmission pi.peline improvements
and authorized the.City C1erk.to.file the Notice of Completion.
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S/S PEARCE - E/O SOLSA CHICA - Accepted improvements dedicated for. public
use, released the Letter of Credit for Faithful: Performance Bond and Monument
Bond and instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer and' the City
Treasurer to notify the bank of this action.;
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E/O GOTHA,RD - Approved final parcel map, accepted offer of dedication .pursu
ant to the mandatory findings set forth. by the Zoningr Administrator and
instructed' the City Clerk to execute same and release. to the County for
processing.
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HENTS OF VARIOUS LOCAL STREETS/ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS & ALLEYS - DISTRICT #272
MODERN ASPHALT INC - MSC-270 Accepted work completed by Modern Asphalt,
Inc., in the amount of $751,754.35 for reconstructions and improvements of
various local streets, arterial highways and alleys, District #272 and
instructed the City Clerk to file the Notice of .Completion and approved
reduction of the retention.to 5%.
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ll.i Ly WUM; I I J KKQVhU 1 IWO nV 0700 - CLAI ' I LN - nU-sv ALA 1 6riml I — ay 1 7 Vn 1 L v
4/3/89 FOR HEARING PROTESTS & OBJECTIONS TO METHOD OF REMOVAL - "A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FINDING AND DECLARING
THAT CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING IN THE CITY, AND RUBBISH AND REFUSE DEPOSITED ON
PUBLIC WAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE: AND. FIXING THE TIME
FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ABATEMENT THEREOF."
(City Council) HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD APPOINTMENTS - APPROVED - VAN/HIE/
GRIFFIN - Approved the appointment of April Van Hie to fill Nancy Burg's
unexpired term on the Historic Resources Board (6/30/91) and approved the
appointment of Idabelle Griffin to fill C. Sheldon Thorne's unexpired term on
the Historic Resources Board (6/30/91).
(City Council) HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD RESIGNATION - ACCEPTED - THORNE
Accepted, with regret, the resignation of C. Sheldon "Tony" Thorne from the
Historic Resources Board.
(City Council) OCEAN VIEW ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK - CC-754 - CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT - APPROVED - FLORIAN 14ARTINEZ ASSOCIATES - SITE PLANNING - ENGINEER-
ING & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
REDUCTION - APPROVED - Approved and authorized execution of an Agreement
between the City and Florian Martinez Associates for site planning, engineer-
ing and landscape architectural services for development of the Ocean View
Estates Mobile Home Park - Phase II; and approved a reduction in the Pro-
fessional Liability Insurance from $600,000 to $250,000.
(City Council) INCREASE IN ALLOTMENT - APPROVED - HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSALS
- Approved and authorized a $35,000 increase in budget allotment for Account
420594 to fund hazardous waste disposals.
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ORDINARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - Accepted low bid of Computer
Services Corporation to perform all extra -ordinary work on the City of
Huntington Beach's Traffic signals, rejected other bids and approved and
authorized execution of the necessary agreement.
(City Council) BID AWARD - APPROVED - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS - WARNER
AVENUE - PAUL GARDNER CORP - CC-756 - Accepted low bid in the amount of
$421,531 submitted by Paul Gardner Corporation for traffic signal modifica-
tions on Warner Avenue at Magnolia, Newland, Edwards, Springdale, Graham,
Bolsa Chica and Algonquin, 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, approved and
authorized execution of the appropriate contract and authorized the Finance
Director to encumber $7,500 to cover anticipated project "incidentals." The
bids were as follows:
Paul Gardner Corporation $421,531
Steiny and Company 423,621
Signal Maintenance Inc. 436,460
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(City Council) RESERVOIR HILL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH
BLACK & VEATCH ENGINEERS - APPROVED - ARCHITECTS CC-721 Approved and
authorized execution of an Amendment to the Agreement between the City and
Black & Veatch Engineers, Architects, increasing the compensation from
$112,600 to $168.000, relative to engineering services on the Reservoir Hill
Assessment District.
(City Council) FOURTH OF JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD APPOINTMENT - APPROVED - HANEY
- Appointed James F. Haney to fill Don MacAllister's unexpired term on the
Fourth of July Executive Board (12/31/90).
(City Council) PURCHASE AGREEMENTS - APPROVED - ACQUISITION OF THREE MOBILE -
HOMES IN PACIFIC TRAILER PARK - Approved and authorized execution of purchase
agreements with three coach owners in Pacific Trailer Park for acquisition of
their mobile homes.
(Redevelopment Agency) RES NO 170 - ADOPTED - DRAFT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN/DRAFT
EIR & OWNER PARTICIPATION RULES FOR AMENDMENT #1 TO THE OAKVIEW REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT - "A RESOLUTION OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROV-
ING THE DRAFT AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVING THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT, APPROVING THE RULES GOVERNING PARTICIPATION AND PREFERENCES BY
OWNERS, OPERATORS OF BUSINESSES, AND TENANTS FOR AMENDMENT NO. ONE OF THE OAK -
VIEW REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION OF THE DRAFT AMENDED
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT TO ALL AFFECTED
TAXING ENTITIES AND RESPONSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES."
(City Council) AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - APPROVED - MUNICIPAL PIER
PLAZA DESIGN - RON YEO - Approved and authorized execution of an agreement
between the City of Huntington Beach and Ron Yeo, FAIA Architect, Inc., for
engineering design services for the Municipal Pier Plaza and Beach Accessway
in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
(City Council) BID AWARD - CONTINUED TO 3/6/89 - JACQUELYN LANE ENHANCEMENT
PROJECT - NEFF CONTRACTING CORP - CC-736
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-
ing to the Jacquelyn Lane Enhancement Project.
The City Administrator recommended that the item be continued to March 6, 1989.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Green, to continue the item
pertaining to the Jacquelyn Lane Enhancement Project to March 6, 1989. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva
NOES: None
ABSENT: MacAllister, Erskine �1
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(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - RES NO 5984E - ADOPTED - GENERAL PLAN AMEND-
MENT 87-4 - EIR 87-5 - CERTIFIED - ASCON PROPERTIES - SW CORNER HAMILTON/
MAGNOLIA
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following:
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment No. 87-4/Environmental Impact Report :No..
87-5.
APPLICANT: Ascon Properties
LOCATION: A 40 acre parcel located on the southwest corner of Hamilton
Avenue and Magnolia Street
PR PO AL: Amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to allow up to 6.4
acres of General Commercial and up to 33.6 acres of Medium -High Density Resi-
dential to permit up to 750 dwelling units. An alternative residential
scenario is for 600 dwelling units.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposal is covered by Environmental Impact
Report No. 87-5 which will also be considered by Council
COASTAL STATUS: This project is in the Coastal Zone. After Planning
Commission and City Council action, this Land Use Element Amendment must be
acted on by the California Coastal Commission as an amendment to the City's
Local Coastal Program.
The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publi-
cation and posting had been met, and that she had received communications in
opposition from Louis & Bette Kastorff, Ray Carlson, Jeanne Neal, Fritz and
Gisela Roscoe, Gordon Neal, Helen Hill, and Huntington Beach Tomorrow; a
communication from Maxine Kachad stating her opposition to apartments and
support for homes and condominiums.
The Director of Community Development presented a staff report.
Councilman Erskine arrived at the meeting at 8g�m.
Hal Simmons, Senior Planner, discussed medium density compatible land uses and
service levels.
Councilman MacAllister arrived at the meeting at 8.10 p.m-.
Paul Ryan, employed by Woodward -Clyde Consultants, presented an update of the
site characterization study.
Kathy Head, Consultant, Keyser -Marston Associates, discussed density in
relation to cleanup.
Richard Harlow, representing Ascon, addressed Council and gave a presentation
regarding the Ascon Agreement.
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RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 8:15 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 8:25 p.m.
The Mayor declared the hearing open.
Richard Loy, Newport West Tract homeowner, stated his opposition to apartments
and commercial development which he believed would be an attractive nuisance
across from Edison High School and generate traffic.
Dr. Robert Winchell, Professor of Geology, California State at Long Beach, and
registered geologist in California, requested that Council refuse to certify
the EIR and deny the General Plan Amendment. He spoke regarding earthquake,
geologic, and flooding hazard and requested the area remain open space.
Robert K. Loy addressed Council in opposition to the proposal. He spoke
regarding the Keyser -Marston Report. He stated his desire to keep the high
level of service the residents in that neighborhood have enjoyed and that he
would not oppose the project as vehemently if it were low density.
Beverly Garnett spoke -in opposition, and cited traffic impact and stated that
she believes there is a demand in the area for apartments.
T. K. Brimer spoke in opposition to the density bonus to allow for removal of
toxic waste cost.
Herbert Ahn spoke in opposition to the building of any housing structures due
to the safety of potential.residents.
Pete Fallena spoke in support of low density for the proposed project.
David Johnson spoke in support of the project and stated his main concern was
to clean up the hazardous waste.
John Engh spoke in opposition to the project and expressed his concern regard-
ing flooding. ,
Henry Bohrman spoke in opposition to commercial zoning stated that he pre-
ferred R-1 residential in keeping with the surrounding area.
Dr. Douglas Cable, resident of Newport West Tract and specialist in infectious
diseases, spoke against the proposal. He supports open space or if develop-
ment is approved that it be low density.
Norma Van Der Molen stated she preferred open space and suggested:.a golf
course.
Tom Wickstrom, owner and operator of a manufacturing facility located in
Carlsberg Business Park, expressed his support for development and cleanup of
the site; he presented an informal petition listing approximately 19
signatures in support.
Ralph Carruthers opposed the General Plan Amendment. His concern included the
financial aspects and Ascon's ability to clean the site. He spoke regarding a
San Diego court decision dated November 3, 1988 upholding the City Council's
denial in a similar situation.
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Phyllis Carruthers stated her concern for the safety of children and that the
Environmental Impact Report called for a 25 mph traffic speed for children
which she believed would cause a gridlock.
Warren Hall spoke in support of the proposal and stated that he believed this
was an opportunity to rid the city of the toxic wastes.
Beverly Titus opposed the proposal and adoption of the Environmental Impact
Report. She stated her belief that the public was being given inaccurate
information in the bulletin distributed by Ascon Properties. She recommended
a continuation of the public hearing based on inadequate information to reach
a decision on density.
Chris Alford spoke in opposition and stated he believed that Ascon properties
would profit by R-1 development.
Marie Evans, resident of Pacific Ranch, thirty years experience in the health
field including Director of National Safety Chapter in the Bay area, spoke in
support stating her concern with health issues, primarily children and urged
that the toxic wastes be removed.
Steven Clark, aengineer in a local health care company, opposed the proposal
and spoke regarding cleanup provisions.
Anne Hinkey spoke in opposition to the proposal and stated that she believed
the reasons rentals were requested was that disclosure would not be required
of the developer.
Steven Rakhshani spoke in support and stated he believed the city needed to
work with the developer on cleanup of the site.
Reese Mone,yhun spoke in opposition stating he believed that approving high
density would constitute a subsidy to Ascon Properties.
Joan Rakhshani spoke in support of the proposal and stated she believed the
site should be cleaned up for safety and health reasons.
Tom Livengood, representing Huntington Beach Tomorrow, addressed Council in
opposition of the proposed plan. He presented statistics to Council which
related to the Ascon General Plan Amendment 87-4.
Marguerite Watson spoke in opposition to the project. She stated she believed
that there is a conflict of interest among the elected officials and citizens
for slow growth. She suggested waiting for other available options rather
than promoting growth at any cost.
Bill Crispin addressed Council and spoke in support of the project and in
favor of site cleanup which would eliminate a major hazard.
Gisela Roscoe spoke in opposition to the high density request.
Bob Wilson spoke in support of the project and in favor of site cleanup.
Roy Carlson spoke in opposition to the project and any increase of apartments
in the area.
Jim Fast spoke in opposition to the project and stated that he preferred low
density.
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Sue Schweiger spoke in opposition to the project and stated that she did not
believe the traffic study was adequate.
Chuck Taylor spoke in favor of the General Plan Amendment stating that the
city should work with the developer and that he was concerned with the prox-
imity of the site to the school. He stated that the City should work with the
developer for site cleanup.
Steve Anderson spoke in opposition to the project and did not believe the city
should allow a high density in order for the developer to solve their problem
of the existing toxic waste site.
Rusi Alamshaw spoke in opposition to the project and against high density due
to the traffic impact.
Charlene Wilson addressed the Council in support of the proposed plan and
presented an informal petition with approximately 108 signatures in support.
Charles Gant, Newport Beach resident, spoke against high density; he believed
the zoning should be a combination and that consideration of the matter should
be continued.
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Bruce Jackson spoke in opposition to the General Plan Amendment stating that
he did not agree with the economics presented by the developer.
Rob Mally stated he -believed -•the state should be involved in the cleanup of
the site.
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.
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at
10 :1.0 P.M.
The Director of Community Development presented a staff report.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Erskine, to approve the General.
Plan to be amended to show a maximum of 600 residential units for sale on the
subject property, staff to work with developer to develop and prepare a
development agreement to work out the details of (a) a site cleanup, (b) a
development plan that would provide the highest compatibility with the sur-
rounding area, (c) if .the project projected cost of cleanup is less, then the
projected number of units would be reduced accordingly, and (d) direct staff
to investigate the possibility to include the project within a redevelopment
area so as to assist the developer to reduce the cost of cleanup.
Following discussion, an amendment to the motion -was made by Mays, seconded by
Winchell, to amend the General Plan to have 20 acres low density residential
and 20 acres medium density residential. The motion failed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Winchell, Mays
NOES: MacAllister, Bannister, Silva, Erskine
ABSENT: None
�� Councilman MacAllister withdrew his motion.
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A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Erskine, to certify EIR 870-5,
to approve the General Plan Land Use Element Amendment No. 87-4 by adopting
Resolution No. 5984B, which includes the statement that medium density resi-
dential be on the property, with the additional wording by the City Attorney
to add "and certifying EIR No. 87-5" to the title and to add to the end of
paragraph 1 in Resolution No. 5984E "...Be it further resolved that EIR No.
87-5 is hereby deemed certified. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Bannister, Silva, Erskine
NOES: Green, Winchell, Mays
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Green, seconded by Mays, that this change in land use
designation is conditioned on the property owners provision of a financial
guarantee that the toxic remediation will be performed immediately. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Winchell, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: MacAllister, Bannister
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Erskine, seconded by MacAllister, to direct staff to
bring back the following issues that need to be embodied in the agreement: to
include paragraph II.F. of the Agreement Between Ascon Properties And The City
of Huntington Beach For A Program For Remediation And A Plan Of Development,
which reads: To negotiate and enter into a Development Agreement pursuant to
Sections 65864, et seq., of the Government Code of the State of California
with Property Owner which will address, among other things, the (1) entitle-
ment and uses of said site and the timing thereof, and (2) conditions of
cleanup of said site; and, if the site cleanup cost is less than the estimated
$15,000,000 that that dictates density, (3) if a settlement is reached or
court award gained in a law suit that is pending against the prior owners that
inures to the City's benefit, and (4) the state consent order that the cleanup
be done pursuant to the state standards in that consent order. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) BUDGET AMENDMENT - APPROVED - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator informing
Council that funds are available from new revenue to consider a budget amend-
ment to finance unfunded capital improvements.
The, Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services presented a staff
report.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mays, to (1) authorize the
transfer for $1,600,000 from the General Fund (Utility Tax Revenues) to the
Capital Improvement Fund, to (2) appropriate $1,600,000 in the Capital
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Improvement Fund for the- reconstruction of the Municipal Pier, and to
(3) increase appropriation for refuse collection costs from $3.500,000 to
$3,900,000. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:.
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AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) ORD NO 2991 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - RES NO 5987 - ADOPTED -
CITY TREASURER'S SALARY - AD HOC COMMITTEE APPOINTED - WINCHELL/SILVA
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator trans-
mitting proposed Ordinance No. 2991 and Resolution No. 5987 relative to
the City Treasurer's salary.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2991 for Council consideration - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 2.16 OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE CITY TREASURER."
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5987 for Council consideration - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SETTING COMPEN-
SATION FOR THE CITY TREASURER." (Interim salary $2500 per month)
The City Administrator presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Mays, seconded by Silva, to (1) approve introduction of
Ordinance No. 2991 after reading by title, to (2) adopt Resolution
No. 5987, and to (3) appoint an ad hoc Council committee to meet with the
City Administrator and report back to the full Council with recommendations
regarding duties and responsibilities and for- establishment of a salary com-
mensurate with the assigned duties and responsibilities. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: Green, Winchell
ABSENT: None
Mayor Bannister appointed Councilwoman Winchell and Councilman Silva to the
ad hoc Council committee.
ORDINANCE NO 2984 - ADOPTED - TRAINING STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY.
DISPATCHERS
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2984 for Council consideration - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING
RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS.
On motion by MacAllister, second Mays, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2984,
after reading by title, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORDINANCE NO 2985 - ADOPTED - COUNTY SEWER FEE PAYMENT
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2985 for Council consideration - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 14.36.909 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO COUNTY SEWER FEE PAYMENT. (Conforms to County
requirement that fees can no longer be delayed until final inspection but must
be paid "up front.")
On motion by MacAllister, second Mays, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2985,
after reading by title, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE NO 2986 - ADOPTED - SURPLUS PROPERTY - EXEMPTS TRANSFERS OF CITY
PROPERTY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2986 for. Council consideration - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION
3.06.010 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING SURPLUS PROPERTY."
(Exempts transfers of city property to the Redevelopment Agency from being
declared surplus through resolution prior to disposition)
On motion by MacAllister, second Mays, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2986,
after reading by title, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: Winchell
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE NO 2987 - ADOPTED - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2987 for Council consideration - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9220.1(b), 9220.2(d), 9220.14(b),
9510.01(c), 9530.01(c), 9645.1(a)(6) AND ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 9636.1."
Code Amendment 88-5 (Alcoholic Beverage Sales)
On motion by MacAllister, second Mays, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2987,
after reading by title, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - ED MOUNTFORD
On motion by Erskine, second Bannister, Council unanimously ratified the
appointment of Ed Mountford as Councilman Erskine's appointee to the Planning
Commission. (Emergency appointment approved February 6, 1989 until posting
requirements of Maddy Act met)
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Cit Council) DIRECTION TO STAFF TO DRAFT TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION PLAN WITH
CONDITION NOT TO WIDEN WALNUT AVENUE BETWEEN SIXTH STREET AND LAKE _STREET IN
THE MAIN -PIER REDEVELOPMENT AREA - APPROVED
On motion by MacAllister, second Bannister, Council unanimously approved
direction to staff to present a new traffic and circulation plan to Council
with the condition that Walnut Avenue would not be widened.
CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT ORDINANCE - RE: COUNCIL EXPENSES
On motion by Bannister, second MacAllister, Council unanimously approved
direction to have staff return with an ordinance to double the expense
allotment for the Mayor and City Council and increase the CPI factor from 75%
to 1O0q each year subject to analysis.
Councilman Green requested comparison studies of other cities. The City
Administrator stated that the report is being prepared at this time and that
the City Attorney should base the Resolution on what other cities do.
Councilmembers Mays and MacAllister will work with staff on the issue.
(City Council) RES NO 5988 - ADOPTED - OPPOSE AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5988 for Council consideration - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOSING
ADOPTION OF THE AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND URGING THE REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE CITIES OF ORANGE COUNTY TO VOTE AGAINST ITS ADOPTION."
A motion was made by Mays, seconded by MacAllister, to adopt Resolution
No. 5988. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Bannister, Mays, Silva
NOES: Winchell, Erskine
ABSTAIN: Green
ABSENT: None
OC SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 3 AND BOLSA CHICA COALITION APPOINTMENTS -
BANNISTERIERSKINE
A motion was made by Erskine, seconded by MacAllister, to make a determination
that the need to take action on the issue of Orange County Sanitation District
No. 3 and Bolsa Chica Coalition 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,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
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A motion was made by Bannister, seconded by MacAllister, to amend the
following appointments effective February 21, 1989 as follows:
OC S nitation District No. 3
ad hoc Bolsa Chica Coalition Committee
The motion carried unanimously.
Wes Bannister - primary
John Erskine - alternate
Wes Bannister - primary
John Erskine - alternate
ORANGE COUNTY CENTENNIAL - HUNTINGTON BEACH FOURTH OF JULY PARADE RECOGNIZED
Councilman MacAllister announced that the 4th of July parade has been
officially recognized by the Orange County Centennial.
HUNTINGTON BEACH VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU - BUDGET SUGGESTIONS
Councilman MacAllister stated that the Huntington Beach Vistors and Convention
Bureau will present a letter to the City Council prior to budget review,
regarding suggestions, ideas, and finances for this Fiscal Year 1989-90.
USE OF FUNDS - PUBLIC TELEVISION CABLE AUTHORITY CONTRACT
Councilman MacAllister requested the approintment of one or two Councilmembers
to serve with him to review use of money arising from PCTA contract and return
with recommendations and ideas.
Councilman Mays requested the PCTA funds be reviewed by full Council.
ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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
6 p.m., Monday, February 27,.1989, in Room B-8, of the Civic Center Complex.
Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City of
Huntin ton Beach, California
ATTEST:
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City-Clerk/Clerk: yor/Chairman
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