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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Room B-B, Civic Center
Huntington Beach,,California
Tuesday, September 5, 1989
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Bannister called the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Green, Winchell.
(MacAllister and
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one spoke at this time.
Bannister, Mays, Silva
Green arrived 5:35 p.m.
In regard to Mayor Bannister's .right to participate in the vote on the item
regarding readerboard signs, he inquired whether Rod Wilson -or Electro Media
was involved. The Community Development Director reported on the matter.
Discussion was held regarding the size of the readerboard signs and whether
this item would seta precedent for future readerboard signs.
(THIS ITEM.WILL APPEAR ON FORTHCOMING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS UNTIL
THE CITY ATTORNEY HAS RECEIVED THE FAIR'POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION OPINION
RELATIVE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHICH WILL DETERMINE 'THE PROCEDURE BY WHICH
COUNCIL CAN APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE. THE RECOMMENDED ACTION -T0 CONTINUE TO
11/20/ 9 SO THAT THE HOLLY—SEACLIFF_MASTER PLAN.MAY BE COMPLETED.)
In answer to Mayor Bannister's inquiry on when the Fair Poli'ti-cal Practices
Commission opinion relative: to conflicts of interest would be'received, the
City Attorney stated she would inform Council Anow by Friday, September 8,
1989.
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In response to Councilman MacAllister's inquiry., the Public Works Director
stated the Amendment No. 2 to the Architectural Landscape Agreement between
the City and Purkiss—Rose & Associates was the most expeditious way to execute
the J tem.
The Public Works Director stated that staff believed the item pertaining to
the traffic signal modifications should be: readvertised for better bids.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: RESOLUTION N0. 6063 `— PROPOSITION 70 —
TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM — SIGNALIZED TRAILS CROSSING AT EDWARDS/ELLIS
Discussion was held pertaining to the possibility.of an underground pass for
pedestrians and horses. Jim Engle, Superintendent Park Development, reported
that there could be a liability problem as a tunnel could become a location
for criminal activity. Councilman MacAllister -expressed concern with speed on
Ellis Avenue and Goldenwest Street.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: LIBRARY LITERACY PROGRAM — GRANT AWARD —
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY (LIBRARY SERVICES CONSTRUCTION ACT)
In response to Councilman MacAllister's inquiry, the- Community ..Services
Director stated the Library Literacy Program is staffed by volunteers who are
not employed by the City.
COMPANIES
In response to Councilman Green'.s inquiry, the Supplemental Agreement No. 1
would be funded from the Public Works fund and not from the Park Acquisition
and Development Fund. In answer to Councilman MacAllister's inquiry regarding
additional cost due to water contamination because of the' horse stables, the
City Engineer stated there was a settling basin (concrete basin with an
overflow) between the Equestrian Center and the lake so it would not
constitute an additional cost.
In response to Councilman Mays and Councilwoman Winchell's inquiries, the
Community Development Director stated it was the financial responsibility of
the Homeowners' Association to put the surface of the trail in and that the
drainage of the trail is the responsibility of the developer.
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(Redevelopment Agency) DISCUSSION HELD RE• AGREEMENT FOR GRAPHIC ARTS
SERVICES FOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BIENNIAL REPORT - FIREFLY AGENCY
In answer to Councilman MacAllister's inquiries, the Deputy City
Administrator/Economic Development stated the copies of the Redevelopment,
Agency Biennial Report could be sold to the general public to recover expenses.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE• PIER CAFE/SNACK SHOP CONCESSIONAIRE
Councilman MacAllister inquired about going through the bidding process for
the pier cafe/snack shop concessionaire when the City is not yet in a position
to enter into an agreement. The City Administrator stated the Planning and
Design Committee (Councilmembers Green, Winchell, and Erskine) believed the
concessionaire should be on board now to help design the buildings to be more
efficient. Councilman Silva stated he believed this to be premature.
DISCUSSION HELD RE• ORDINANCE NO 3016 - PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
In answer to Councilwoman Winchell's inquiry, the City Administrator stated
the ordinance would allow the Public Works Department to grant private
encroachments on the public rights -of -way when there are extenuating
circumstances.
LATE ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA - EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE ON BLOCK 101 -
CALIFORNIA RESORTS
Mayor Bannister stated he wanted to bring to Council's attention the item
pertaining to the exclusive right to negotiate on Block 101 by California
Resorts that had been added under Councilman MacAlli'ster's comments.
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 to 7 p.m.,
Monday, August 21, 1989, in the Council Chamber.
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City Clerk/Clerk
Clerk of the RedevelfcIpment Agency
and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City of
Hunting on Beach, California
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Mayor/Chairman
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, September 5, 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.
ROLL CALL
Present: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Flag Ceremony was conducted by Mayor Bannister.
PRESENTATION - "ULTIMATE CHALLENGE" SURFER STATUE TO JOHN NEWCOMB - IN
APPRECIATION OF $12 000 DONATION TO "REBUILDING THE PIER"
The Mayor presented a surfer statue, "Ultimate Challenge", by Edmund Shumpert
to John Newcomb, President of Newcomb Development, in appreciation of his
$12,000 donation to "Rebuilding the Pier".
PROCLAMATION SEPTEMBER 3-9 POW -MIA ACTION WEEK
Mayor Bannister proclaimed the week of September 3-9 as POW -MIA Action Week.
Martha Valentine, Women's Auxillary VFW, thanked the city for flying the flag
of hope and requested Council to proclaim the month -of September as the "POW-
-MIA All Wars Month".
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob Biddle addressed Council and requested a $10 million commitment from
Council to build the pier. He stated that downtown business would be better
if the pier were finished.
Mary Bell, Trail Coordinator for Equestrian Trails Incorporated, supported the
grant application for the signalized crossing at Edwards Street and Ellis
Avenue.
Paul Horgan spoke in support of the ad hoc Recycling Committee.
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.Jonathon Keith, President, Eagle Pass Development Corporation, spoke in oppo-
sition of awarding an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement to California Resorts.
and stated that he would like the opportunity to compete for the right to be
part of the downtown redevelopment.
Howard Subnick spoke in support of the proposed golf course at Central Park.
He stated it should be a money maker for the City and that the books. should be
open so that the city could audit the records.
Don Jankowiak spoke in support of the proposed golf course in Huntington
Central Park and equestrian trails.
Ron .henkman spoke in support of the proposed golf course in Huntington
Central Park and equestrian trails. He spoke regarding the maintenance costs
and stated he believed the income from the proposed golf course could maintain
Central Park. He stated the course should be a public and not private
course. He spoke in support of the consultant service agreement to assist on
financial sources for the municipal pier.
Stuart Souders spoke in opposition of the proposed golf course. He stated the
majority of people could enjoy a passive park and he believed that volunteers
could clean up the area.for the park.
David Vale spoke in support of the proposed golf course at Central Park.
Dianne Easterling reviewed the funds and water that the proposed golf course
would require. She suggested using the funds for the pier instead.
Kirk Kirkland stated that he believed a city the size of Huntington Beach
should have two golf courses, and he is in support of the proposed golf course.
Al Caraccia spoke in support of the proposed golf course and of it being a
40-year source of income.
Dave Sullivan spoke in opposition of the golf course and in support of a
passive park..
Frank Chambers reviewed the Mobilehome Acquisition and Relocation Agreement
for Driftwood Mobile Homeowners Association and stated he believed the Agency
should meet with .the Association. to confer on the proposed golf course at
Central Park.
Scott Urner spoke against the proposed golf course. He stated the cross -
.country runners used that property for their training.
R.V. Claflin spoke in support of the proposed golf course.
Michael Bailey spoke in support of American Golf Corporation and of the
proposed golf course.
Paul Wood, a teacher and coach, spoke in support of open space and against the
proposed golf course and in support of the ad hoc Recycling Committee.
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Dan Keeney, President, Driftwood Mobile Homeowners Association, distributed a
"Request for Delay of Council Action" to the Council. He reviewed the ameni—
ties from the Acquisition and Relocation Agreement and stated he believed the
Agency should meet with the Association to confer regarding to the proposed
golf course at Central Park.
Darryl Boom spoke in support of the proposed 9—hole golf course and in opposi—
tion of the proposed 18—hole golf course. He stated he believed this to be a
natural desert area and that the amount of water needed should be considered.
Mike Cross spoke in support of the proposed golf course.
Bonnie Wakeham spoke in opposition of the proposed golf course. She stated
concern for the large, existing network of equestrian trails currently used.
She is in support of the area being used for equestrian needs and cross
country runners.
Kevin Holmes stated he was 13 years old and often plays golf at Meadowlark.
He spoke in support of the proposed golf course.
Mary Bell, Trail Coordinator for Equestrian Trails Incorporated, stated the
golf course would create a barrier to the trails system and that she would
like to participate in the planning as she believes golf and equestrian
activities could be compatible.
Roger Work, President, Chamber of Commerce, stated he believed that Central
Park had ample passive area to serve Huntington Beach residents and that he
was in support of the proposed golf course.
Eric Anderson spoke in opposition of the proposed golf course and stated the
area for the proposed golf course was the site of three annual races for
runners. He stated he believed the area to be a gold mine for runners and
cross country teams. He presented an informal 20 page petition bearing
approximately 381 signatures of persons opposed to an additional nine hole
golf course on the undeveloped land of Central Park West.
Chuck Scheid spoke in opposition of the proposed golf course.
Ray Gariss stated he was in support of the proposed golf course and reviewed
American Golf Corporation's policies.
Debbie Cook spoke against the proposed golf course and the potential danger of
water contamination from pesticide and fertilizer runoff. She stated that a
passive park would better suit the needs of Southern Californians.
Jonathan Keith spoke in support of the proposed golf course and for the
inclusion of special interest groups.
Larry Geine spoke in opposition of the proposed 18 hole golf course, stating
his concern about the noise and water needs. He requested the clubhouse be
built near Talbert to keep noise and traffic away from the homes if the course
is approved.
Tom DeGuelle spoke in support of the proposed 18 hole golf course.-
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John Fisher spoke in opposition of the proposed 18 hole golf course. He
stated the item deserved more consideration of a better use of the property.
Barry Leigh, teacher in the Huntington Beach School District, spoke in support
of the proposed 18 hole golf course being a public facility.
Gerald Chapman spoke in support of the proposed 9 hole golf course. He sug—
gested giving a portion of the northwest corner of Ellis and Goldenwest to the
equestrian center, sell 20 acres of the bluff top for $1 million an acre for a
lifetime investment, and leave the area that abuts Edwards Street as it is and
allow the runners and horses to use it.
Mardell Wilkens, golf professional, spoke in support of the proposed 18 hole
golf course as a very much needed public facility.
Joe Whaling spoke in opposition of the proposed 18 hole golf course on the
basis of financial and environmental concerns.
C.N. Bailey spoke in support of the proposed 18 hole golf course.
James Rush spoke in opposition of the proposed 18 hole golf course and stated
his concerns about legally using the land for a golf course.
Dick Osterlind spoke in opposition of the proposed 18 hole golf course. He
reviewed the 1987 survey sent to 46,000 homes which received 12,000 responses
and of those who responded requested the park to remain passive. He handed
Mayor Bannister a copy of the survey.
Prentice Taylor, original concessionaire for Central Park, spoke in opposition
of the proposed 18 hole golf course and reviewed other possible uses of the
area.
Ed Walker spoke in support of the proposed 18 hole golf course.
Doug Langevin spoke in opposition of the proposed 18 hole golf course. He
referred to three surveys taken in the past that did not show a desire for a
golf course. He suggested letting the people clean up the park.
Jeff Lebow stated he believed the Council should give the surveys regarding
Central Park more consideration than was shown.
Carrie Thomas spoke in support of the proposed 9 hole golf course and stated
that the only majority use requested in the 1988 survey was open passive
picnic park area. She had concern about losing previously allotted equestrian
trails.
John Faas spoke in support of the 18 hole golf course with reservations
regarding the lighting and requested the driving range be at Talbert Avenue
and Goldenwest Street.
RECESS — RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 8:45 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 9:05 p.m.
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SACRAMENTO TEAM FOR PIER FUNDING REPORT
Councilman Silva reported on the trip to Sacramento made by the team for pier
funding. Councilwoman Winchell explained the procedure of applying for
federal funds for restoration of an historic structure.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED
Victor Lei{Lzig spoke in opposition of the proposed 18 hole golf course, but in
support of the proposed 9 hole golf course. He requested Council to retain
the resource of the open space for future unpredictable needs that may develop.
Dr. Caroline Bouer spoke in opposition of the proposed 18 hole golf course'and
for a passive park area.
Peter O'Neill spoke in support of the proposed 9 hole golf course, of the open
area being unique and stated that the area should be used for the choice of
the majority. He spoke of the environmental impact for the area of developing
a golf course.
Loretta Wolfe, Huntington Beach Tomorrow, spoke regarding the professional
survey voted upon by the Council on March 20, 1989. She stated she believed
that it was disregarded by the Council.
George Derry III spoke in support of the proposed 9 hole golf course, but is
in favor of open spaces.
Philip Gatton discussed the economic possibilities of the land in question for
the proposed golf course and varied special interest uses. He stated that he
believed that American Golf Corporation should have an alternative layout to
allow for the equestrian trails to coexist with the golf course.. He requested
Council to take more time for considering alternatives.
Mark Porter spoke in opposition of the proposed 18 hole golf course and fora
passive open -use park area.
Pat McCully spoke in opposition of the proposed 18 hole golf course. She
stated she used the bluff 'to look at the sunsets and stars and is hopeful of
continued use of the bluff.
Clair Juhl, Manager of the Driftwood Golf Course, stated the city is giving
away too much if it accepts the Amercan Golf Corporation presentation. He
stated there is a demand for a golf course but to spread it out'and to look
into ground lighting.
Fran Holthaus spoke in support of the proposed 9 hole golf course but was
concerned with the noise and lighting pollution. She spoke regarding her
concern about losing the natural setting of their residence. She stated she
would rather have the money used on the pier..
Tim Regan spoke regarding the reliability of American Golf Corporation. He
stated that if a contract is signed with American Golf Corporation, there
should be a quarterly accounting and annual audit. He stated he believed the
course should be offered for public bid and that the condition of the course
should be monitored.
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Diana Boom stated that she believed that the evidence presented before the
Council led her to believe the Council should be opposed to the item pertain—
ing to the proposed 18. hole golf course.
Dick Harlow spoke in support of the proposed 18 hole golf course and ques—
tioned the number of surveys which were purported to be conducted. He stated
he did not believe the mentioned surveys to be a valid source for considera—
tion for the proposed golf course. He presented a brief history of Central
Park and mentioned other parks that would be used for open space. -
Bill Raymond spoke in opposition of expanding the proposed 9 hole golf
course. He requested that Council leave the land just as it is.
Roger Slates stated he believed the golf course as proposed made esthetic and
economic sense and requested Council to support the plan.
REGULAR ORDER OF AGENDA SUSPENDED
On motion by Green, second MacAllister, Council unanimously approved sus—
pending the regular order of business as shown on the agenda to move immedi—
ately to the item pertaining to the Huntington. Central Park Golf Course,
followed by the regular agenda order.
(City Council) HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK GOLF COURSE — CONCEPT APPROVED - STAFF
TO NEGOTIATE WITH AMERICAN GOLF CORPORATION — CONTINUED FROM 8/21/89
The City Clerk presented a communication .from the Community Services Director
regarding the six proposals received for development of a golf facility in
Huntington Central Park.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bannister., to approve the con—
cept of an eighteen hole golf course in the undeveloped portion of Huntington.
Central Park and to direct staff to negotiate with American Golf Corporation
for the design, construction and operation of the golf course.
Councilman Mays stated that the Sanitation District had just approved a
20—year Master Plan that included contructing- three new reclamation centers
with one being in Seal Beach. He stated that staff and American Golf Corpora—
tion should contact Tom Dawes, Chief Engineer, at the Sanitation District to
find out the schedule for constructing these centers and to let them- know
there is a market for reclaimed water.
An amendment to the main motion was made by Mays, seconded by MacAllister,
that the revenues from the golf course would pay back the city for any costs
related to the golf course and then future revenues will go into park acquisi—
tion, development, maintenance and operation. 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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An amendment to the main motion was made by Erskine, seconded by Mays, to
include all of the affected interest groups in the negotiation process; espe-
cially representatives from the Equestrian Trails Incorporated, Equestrian
Center, and adjoining residents in Equestrian Estates. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion made by MacAllister, seconded by Bannister, as amended to approve
the concept of an eighteen hole golf course in the undeveloped portion of
Huntington Central Park and direct staff to negotiate with American Golf
Corporation for the design, construction and operation of the golf course,
that the revenues from the golf course would pay back the city for any costs
related to the golf course and then future revenues will go into park acquisi-
tion, development, maintenance and operation, and to include all of the
affected interest groups in the negotiation process; especially representa-
tives from the ETI, Equestrian Center, and adjoining residents in Equestrian
Estates. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: Green, Winchell
ABSENT: None
(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF
CODE AMENDMENT 89-6 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION 89-15 ELECTRONIC READERBOARD
SIGNS - (ROGER MILLER HONDA/CHIEF NEON SIGN CO.) - CONTINUED CLOSED TO 10/2/89
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following:
SUBJECT:: Appeal to Planning Commission Denial of Code Amendment No.
89-6/Negative Declaration No. 89-1.5.
APPLICANT/APPELLANT: Roger Miller Honda/Chief Neon Sign Company
LOCATION: (City -Wide) - Roger Miller Honda - 19232 Beach Boulevard. The
requested code amendment would apply to properties along Beach Boulevard and
the 405 Freeway.
REQUEST: Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Code Amendment No.
89-6 and Negative Declaration No. 89-15, a request to amend the City's Sign
Code to allow electronic readerboard signs within Huntington Beach.
ENVIRONMENTAL .STATUS: This proposal is covered by Negative Declaration No.
89-15, which the City Council will also consider.
The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publi-
cation and posting had been met, and that she had received a communication
from Dean Allison August 29, 1989 in opposition to the appeal.
The Community Development Director presented a staff report.
The Mayor declared the hearing open.
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Jeff Lebow spoke in opposition of the item pertaining to readerboard signs due
to the impact on the adjacent residential neighborhood.
Al Parajeckas, Vice President , Roger Miller Honda, stated that the reader -
board sign is an effective way of advertising . He stated that the current
sign is not visable on both sides of Beach Boulevard:
Rocky Gruner stated he believed the readerboard signs were the signs of the
future but not for the small businesses as the cost would be prohibitive.
In response to Mayor Bannister's inquiry, Mr. Gruner stated that 75 square
feet was not adequate for the message center.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no
further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the
Mayor.
A motion was made by Erskine, seconded by MacAllister, to continue the deci-
sion on the appeal pertaining to Code Amendment 89-6 and Negative Declaration
89-15 Electronic Readerboard Signs to October 2, 1989, and for staff to meet
with the various applicants to discuss various alternative actions. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Jeff Lebow addressed Council and inquired regarding notification procedure as
it is a city-wide issue.
LIBRARY FEE
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider proposed revisions to the City's fee schedule. The City policy on
fees is to cover the costs related to the activity for which a fee is
charged. Fees, fines and permits are reviewed annually to ensure that they
are appropriate. A staff review was again conducted during the budgetary pro-
cess for FY 1989/90. The types of fees, fines and permits under consideration
for revision include: selected fees within the Beach, Recreation and Library
operations; an increase in the Community Enrichment Library Fee; increases in
coin operated parking meters; plan check and inspection fees within the Fire
Department, as well as hazardous chemical and materials mitigation fees; fees
related to final notices, reconnection fees and deposit fees within the Water
Division; charges for certain documents issued by the City Clerk.
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 Mayor declared the hearing open.
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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.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to direct staff to
prepare a resolution for the adoption of revisions for FY 1989-90.
An amendment to the main motion was made by Silva, seconded by Bannister to
delete the increase in the Community Enrichment Library fee. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell
ABSENT: None
The main motion made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, and as amended, to
direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for the adoption of revisions
for FY 1989-90 and to delete the increase in Community Enrichment Library fee
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 9/18/89 - FEE FOR PROCESSING
DIVISIONS OF LAND WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 88-1 - (RESERVOIR HILL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT) - RESOLUTION NO, 6064
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider Resolution No. 6064 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR PROCESSING LAND AND ASSESSMENT
DIVISION APPLICATIONS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE 'IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT
OF 1915' , BEING DIVISION 10 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA."
The following fee schedule is an amount which will cover reimbursement for the
necessary costs in processing applications for divisions of land and assess-
ment pursuant to the "Improvement Bond Act of 1915", being Division 10 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California:
All applications for division of land and assessment, are $50.00 for each sepa-
rate part or parcel of land into which the original lot or parcel has been
divided. If no application is filed, at the time the Superintendent of
Streets files the amended assessment pursuant to order of this legislative
body, the fee is determined to be $100.00 for each separate part or parcel of
land into which the original lot or parcel has been divided. Prior to making
the division, the Superintendent of Streets shall notify the property owner as
to the costs for the apportionment.
If costs. are not paid within fifteen (15) days of notification, the Superin-
tendent of Streets shall, in preparing the amended assessment, show separately
thereon the amount of said fee charged to each individual parcel. The amount
so charged shall then be entered, if not paid, upon the assessment roll and
collected along with the first installment of the amended assessment.
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That all fees so collected, either by application or as an installment on the
Assessment, are to be deposited in the General Fund of the Treasury of this
Agency.
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 Public Works Director presented a staff report.
The Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Administrator stated the open public hearing would be continued to
September 18, 1989, pending receipt by the City Attorney of a Fair Political
Practices Commission opinion.
(THIS ITEM WILL APPEAR ON FORTHCOMING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS UNTIL
THE CITY ATTORNEY HAS"RECEIVED THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION OPINION
RELATIVE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHICH WILL DETERMINE THE PROCEDURE BY WHICH
COUNCIL CAN APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE RECOMMENDED ACTION TO CONTINUE TO
11/20/89 SO THAT THE HOLLY-SEACLIFF MASTER PLAN MAY BE COMPLETED.)
Public hearing closed on March 21 , 1988 and study session hel d on 6/20/88 on
an appeal by the Huntington Beach Company of the Planning Commission's denial
of Zone Change No. 87-16 and Negative Declaration No. 87-49 on
February 17, 1988. Zone Change -No. 87-16 is a request by the Huntington Beach
Company to rezone 55.5 gross acres generally located at the NW corner of
Edwards Street and Garfield Avenue which are presently designated with three
different zoning classifications. The request 1s to change the zoning as
follows:
(1) Approximately 43 acres from RA-01 (Residential Agricultural combined with
Oil Production) to R1-(2)-01-10,000 (Low Density Residential-2 units per
acre -with a minimum 10,000 square foot lot size -combined with Oil
Production);
(2) Approximately .5 acres from RA-0-CZ (Residential Agricultural combined
with Oil Production in the Coastal Zone) to R1-(2)-0-10,000-CZ (Low
Density Residential-2 units per acre with a minimum 10,000 square foot
lot size-combined.with Oil Production in the Coastal Zone).; and
(3) Approximately 12 acres from RA-01-CZ (Residential Agricultural combined
with Oil Production and Drilling . in the Coastal Zone) to
R1-(2)-01-10,000-CZ (Low Density Residential-2 units per acre -with a
minimum 10,000 square foot size lot -combined with Oil Production and
Drilling in the Coastal Zone).
In response to the Planning Commission's denial, the applicant has requested
the addition of the "Q" suffix to the zoning to conditionally require environ-
mental analysis prior to the approval of any development entitlement on the
property.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED)
Councilwoman Winchell requested that Resolution No. 6063 - Trails Grant Pro-
gram Trails Crossing - Edwards/Ellis; the Desittation Structure, Huntington
and Talbert Lakes; and the Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and
South Coast Oil Corporation, be removed from the Consent Calendar and
considered separately.
SENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by MacAllister, second Mays, Council approved the following items,
as recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) MINUTES - APPROVED - Approved and
adopted minutes of Council/Agency adjourned regular meeting of August 7, 1989,
as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(City Council) AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT - PURKISS-ROSE & ASSOC. -
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - IMPROVEMENT OF QUEENS LANE/IMPROVEMENT OF
MAIN STREET ALLEY - Approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 2 to
the architectural landscape agreement between the City and Purkiss-Rose &
Assoc. to provide for additional design work for the Main Street Alley project
and to prepare plans and specifications for the continuing improvements to the
previously budgeted Oakview Enhancement Project for Queens Lane.
(City Council) JACQUELYN LANE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT - CC-736 - NOTICE OF
COMPLETION - APPROVED - NEFF CONTRACTING CORP. Accepted the improvements
completed by Neff Contracting Corporation on the construction of the Jacquelyn
Lane Enhancement Project for a total contract cost of $413,403.10 and
authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
(City Council) COMMODORE CIRCLE REHABILITATION - CC-711 - APPROVED - EXCEL
PAVING CO. - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Accepted the improvements completed on
the construction of the Commodore Circle Rehabilitation Project on Commodore
Circle, west of Delaware Street, for a total contract cost of $211,822.25 and
authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
(City Council) BIDS REJECTED - CC-772 - CONSTRUCTION OF COMMODORE CIRCLE
RECREATION LOT "A" - Rejected bids submitted by Neff Contracting Corp. and
Moonlighting General Engineering Construction for the construction of
Commodore Circle Recreation Lot "A"; authorized the City Clerk to return the
bid bonds and authorized the Department of Public Works to readvertise for
bids.
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(City Council) BIDS REJECTED - CC-507, 528 572 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICA-
TIONS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS - ATLANTA/MAGNOLIA, BOLSA CHICA/HEIL. GOLDENWEST/
HEIL. GARFIELD/MAGNOLIA - Rejected bids submitted by Raymor Electric and
Steiny Company for the modifications of traffic signals at various locations,
authorized the City Clerk to return the bid bonds and authorized the
Department of Public Works to readvertise for bids.
HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMUNITY CLINIC - APPROVED - Approved the additional reim-
bursement amount of $3,362.69 as requested by the Huntington Beach Community
cation costs ($18,362.69) which
of $15,000.
Clinic for reimbursement of their actual relo
is $3,362.69 over the previously approved amount
(City Council) LIBRARY LITERACY PROGRAM - GRANT AWARD - APPROVED - CALIFORNIA
STATE LIBRARY (LIBRARY SERVICES CONSTRUCTION ACT) - Approved the grant appli-
cation and award of $40,011 to be used for the continued development of a
community literacy program within the library to teach the adult low or non-
readers to read and write English.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) KOVACS CIRCLE CONSTRUCTION FUNDING -
APPROVED - TALBERT-BEACH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA - Authorized an appropri-
ation of $47,340.50 from the Talbert -Beach Redevelopment -Project area fund
balance into an expenditure account to be created for this purpose. (Modified
the 1989-90 budget.)
(City Council) APPOINTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER - APPROVED -
GREGORY HARDY - Approved the appointment of Gregory Hardy to a term on the
Transportation Commission to expire June 30, .1993 as recommended by the City
Council liaison.
(City Council) ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD APPOINTMENT - APPROVED - HEIDI GARRITY -
Appointed Heidi Garrity to fill Mary Roksczyk's. unexpired term on the Environ-
mental Board to expire June 30, 1992.
(City Council) ACCEPTANCE OF BONDS - APPROVED - TRACT NO. 13215 - BEACH
RESORTS - NN OF PCH AND LOTH STREET - Accepted the following bonds for Tract
No. 13215 and instructed the City Clerk to file same with the City Treasurer:
Monument Bond #97771S, Faithful Performance Bond #97777S, Labor and Material
Bond #977770S - (Indemnity Company of California).
(City Council) RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO, 6065 - ADOPTED - PARTIAL VACATION
OF CHAPMAN EOUESTRIAN TRAIL - PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 10/2/89 - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTION TO
VACATE A PORTION OF AN EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE AND EQUESTRIAN PURPOSES OVER LOT
3 OF TRACT NUMBER 11473." (Reduces 25' easement 'to 16' easement - Ellis-
Goldenwest Specific Plan)
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execution of an agreement between the Redevelopment
Agency to provide graphic arts services related to
Redevelopment Agency Biennial Report for an amount not
Approved and authorized
Agency and the Firefly
the preparation of the
to exceed $32,740.
(City Council) RESOLUTION NO. 6063 - ADOPTED.- PROPOSITION 70 - TRAILS GRANT
PROGRAM - SIGNALIZED TRAILS CROSSING AT EDWARDS/ELLI,S
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator per-
taining to funding for the Trails Grant Program under Proposition 70
California Wildlife, Coastal and Parkland Conservation Act of 1988.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6063 for Council consideration - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
WILDLIFE, COASTAL, AND PARKLAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1988 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A
SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION AT EDWARDS AND ELLIS."
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by MacAllister, to adopt Resolution
No. 6063. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 - APPROVED - DESILTATION
STRUCTURE - HUNTINGTON AND TALBERT LAKE - CC-745 - KEITH COMPANIES
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator per-
taining to the Desiltation Structure for Huntington and Talbert Lakes; CC-745.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by MacAllister, to approve and author-
ize execution of Amendment No. 1 to agreement between the City and Keith Com-
panies for engineering services for the desiltation of Huntington and Talbert
Lakes at a fee not to exceed $17,600. (Includes optional environmental pro-
cessing and extends contract an additional six months.) The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Redevelopment Agency) AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY - APPROVED - SOUTH
COAST OIL CORP. - MAIN -PIER PHASE II PROJECT AREA
The Clerk presented a communication from the Executive Director pertaining to
the Agreement with South Coast Oil Corporation, Phase II Acquisition.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by MacAllister, to approve and author-
ize execution of an agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and South Coast
Oil Corporation providing for the Agency to acquire the fee interest in
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Lot 16, Block 105; surface entry and oil equipment and wells on Lots 12, 14,
16, 18 and 20; Block 105; and oil wells on Lots 24, 26, and 28 in Block 205
for the total purchase price of $675,000. (Parcel 1 located on the southeast
corner of Sixth Street and Olive Avenue; and Parcel 2, 3, 4 located on the
northeast corner of Sixth Street and the alley behind Pacific Coast Highway.)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) AD HOC RECYCLING COMMITTEE — MacALLISTER/NINCHELL/SILVA
NEGOTIATING AD HOC RECYCLING COMMITTEE — MacALLISTER/GREEN/SILVA
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works
regarding the request of the City Administrator that an ad hoc committee be
established to formulate a permanent recycling program for the City.
The City Administrator presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Bannister, seconded by Erskine, to create a Negotiating
ad hoc Rec, cal i ng Committee of Counci 1 members MacAllister, Green and Silva and
to create an Ad hoc Recycling Committee of Councilmembers MacAllister,
Winchell, and Silva. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Erskine out of the room)
Councilwoman Winchell requested staff to hold a preliminary meeting with the
Ad hoc Recycling Committee to define the purpose and organization of the
committee.
(City Council) CONSULTANT SERVICE AGREEMENT TO ASSIST ON FINANCIAL SOURCES
FOR THE MUNICIPAL PIER — FERGUSON COMPANY/BURKE WILLIAMS AND SORENSON —
APPROVED — CONTINUED FROM 8/21/89
The City Clerk presented a communication from James Palin, Deputy City Admin—
istrator/Zoning transmitting a proposed consultant service agreement to
provide financial assistance for the municipal pier reconstruction.
The City Administrator presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Erskine, seconded by Bannister, to approve and authorize
execution of a service agreement not to exceed $10,000 between the City and
the Ferguson Company and the City and Burke, Williams and Sorenson for the
purpose of contacting FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to secure an
increased level of financial assistance for pier reconstruction. 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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(City Council) PIER CAFE/SNACK SHOP CONCESSIONAIRE - TO BE CONTINUED
INDEFINITELY
The City Clerk presented a communication from James Palin, Deputy City
Administrator/Zoning, transmitting a recommendation by the Pier Design
Committee to solicit proposals from a number of operators to operate all three
locations under one concessionaire (Pier Cafe, Snack Shop and Bait & Tackle
operation).
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bannister to continue indefin-
itely the item pertaining to soliciting proposals from concessionaire opera-
tors. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: Green
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3016 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY - ENCROACH-
MENTS
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3016 for Council consideration - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 12.38 PERTAINING TO PUBLIC RIGHTS OF
WAY." (Pertains to private encroachments on the public rights of way.) -
(Sets forth Encroachment Permits which are required, not required and
prohibited encroachments.)
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Erskine, to approve introduction of
Ordinance No. 3016, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION ON BLOCK 101 EXCLUSIVE RIGHT_ TO NEGOTIATE -
CALIFORNIA RESORTS - TO BE RETURNED TO COUNCIL
The Clerk presented a communication from Council/Agency Member Don
MacAllister, dated August 24, 1989, regarding the exclusive right to negotiate
on Block 101 by California Resorts.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bannister, for California
Resorts to have the exclusive right for six months to negotiate on Block 101
as per their letter of August 18, 1989.
Discussion was held between the Council and staff regarding the procedure by
which to take action of this matter.
Councilman Erskine asked that the motion be modified to direct the Executive
Director of the Redevelopment Agency to start the process to bring the item
back to Council for proper action. The maker of the motion and second stated
their concurrence. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine
NOES: Green, Winchell
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Mays requested staff to not all responsible parties for the item
regarding exclusive negotiating rights for Block 101 when it is next scheduled
to be on the agenda.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COUNCIL COMMITTEE - MAYS/MacALLISTER/BANNISTER
Mayor Bannister appointed the following councilmembers to the Strategic Plan-
ning Council Committee: Tom Mays, Chairman; Don MacAllister, and Wes
Bannister.
REPORT REQUESTED ON CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Director of Community Development
report on Code Enforcement Activity in
tiple Family and Mobile Homes).
CLOSED SESSION
stated he would -return to Council with a
Residential Areas (Single Family, Mul-
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to conver with its attorney
regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which
the City is a party - City v Warner Beach Company, et al OCSCC #58 59 12.
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the Agency's negotiator regarding
negotiations with the following property owners - concerning the purchase/
sale/exchange/lease of property located at 504, 506 Pacific Coast Highway -
A.P. 024-152-11 & 12 (Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Area)
Blanche Wood
Charles Sarrebere
Helene Goodman
201 - 5th Street
Huntington Beach
401 Atlanta, #2
Huntington Beach
6932 Church Circle
Huntington Beach
COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURE AND SCHEDULE ON HIRING CITY ADMINISTRATOR -
BANNISTER/ERSKINE/MAYS
A motion was made by Bannister, seconded by MacAllister, to make a
determination that the need to take action on the issue of establishing the
procedure to hire the City Administrator 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
Councilmembers Bannister, Erskine, and Mays to a committee to establish the
procedure and schedule for the interview for the City Administrator. Council
will vote on the selection of the City Administrator. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 11:40 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 12:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency to 5:30 p.m., Monday, September 18, 1989, in Room B-8 of
the Civic Center Complex.
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City Clerk/Clerk
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Clerk of the Redevelo ent Agency
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Mayor/Chairman
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