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MINUTES
CITY,COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Room B-8, Civic Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 16, 1991
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Silva 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.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY - DESALINATION
Gary Hazel, Southern California Metropolitan Water District Assistant Chief
Engineer, gave a slide presentation on the methodology and cost of
desalination.
Discussion was held between Council and staff.
DISCUSSION OF THE PLANS FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF THE MUNICIPAL PIER
The Public Works Director informed Council that he was working with the Pier
Opening Steering Committee headed by Paul Cook. He stated that Mayor Silva
would act as honorary chairman of the event.
Paul Cook, Pier Opening Steering Committee Chairman, explained the proposed
event to begin Friday noon and to last until Sunday evening. He distributed a
list of the Pier Opening Steering Committee.
Discussion was held between Council .and Paul Cook pertaining to the date of
the event and combining it with the tenth anniversary of the Sister City,
Anjo, Japan.
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(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: PUBLIC HEARING - CIRCULATION ELEMENT
AMENDMENT NO. 91-1 - NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 91-36 - RESOLUTION NO.6333
TALBERT AVENUE BETWEEN GOLDENWEST & GOTHARD (440.50)
Councilmember MacAllister stated he believed that Talbert Avenue should remain
an arterial street.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CONSTRUCTION OF
HANDICAP PLAY AREA - CENTRAL PARK - HONDO COMPANY - CC-803 (600.65)
In answer to Councilmember Moulton-Patterson's inquiry, Ron Hagan, Community
Services Director; explained the location of the handicap play area was next
to Huntington Lake by the picnic shelter.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: AGREEMENT - WILLIAM & LORRAINE MCCUNE
FAMILY - HUNTINGTON BEACH ART CENTER DONATION (600.10)
In answer to Councilmember Kelly's inquiry, Ron Hagan, Community Services
Director; stated he did not believe the time frame pertaining to the
Huntington Beach Municipal Art Center Renovation Project was -too constricting.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: REJECT ALL BIDS - 24 INCH WATER LINE
RELOCATION - ADAMS AVENUE BRIDGE AT SANTA ANA RIVER - CC-804
In answer to Councilmember Kelly's inquiry, Lou Sandoval, Public Works
Director; stated that sales tax was not factored in the project.
Discussion was held between Council staff pertaining to the bids.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE PARKING METER REPAIR WORKERS
(RECURRENT) (320.45)
Discussion was held between Council ,and .staff. pertaining to the control of
jammed parking meters.
City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT - CENTRAL LIBRARY EXPANSION - ANTHONY _&_LANGFORD - CC-740 (600.10)
Councilmember MacAllister requested that the item pertaining to the Central
Library Expansion be removed from the Consent Calendar at the 7 p.m. meeting
to discuss the finances and funding,.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: PIER FUNDING (240.20)
In answer to Councilmember Moulton-Patterson's .inquiry,- the Community
Development Director stated a formal report on pier funding would be presented
to Council in January.
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CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives regarding
labor relations matters - Meet & Confer. (120.80)
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to its negotiators
regarding negotiations with Newcomb/Tillotson Development Company concerning
the purchase/sale/exchange/lease of property located at Main Street bounded by
Orange, Olive and 5th Streets - Third Block West (Koller). (120.80)
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant'to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litiga-
tion - Willamette -Western, Corporation - United States Bankruptcy Court for
the District of Oregon Case No. 391-37814-Pll - (Reidel International).
(120.80)
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 6:55 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGEN
Mayor Silva adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to 7 p.m., Monday,
December 16, 1991, Council Chamber.
ATTEST
City Clerk/Clerk
Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
Mayor/Chairman
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 16, 1991
A videotape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Silva 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: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
ABSENT: None
FLAG CEREMONY AND INVOCATION
The Flag Ceremony and invocation was conducted by the Junior Lifeguard Team
who is going to Australia. Manager Mike Eich, Coaches Matt Whitmore and
Gordon Duff. The invocation was given by Pastor Paul Johnson, Grace Lutheran
Church, Huntington Beach
PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER BILL REED - 20 YEARS MUNICIPAL
SERVICE
Mayor Silva and the City Council presented a proclamation to Public Informa-
tion Officer Bill Reed commending him for more than 20• years of dedicated
municipal service.
PROCLAMATION TO PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR CHARLES A CASSAYRE
Mayor Silva presented a proclamation to Pearl Harbor Survivor Charles A.
Cassayre of Huntington Beach officially recognizing him as an outstanding
citizen. Mr. Cassayre presented his story and poem to Mayor Silva.
PRESENTATION - T-SHIRTS PRESENTED BY JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TEAM
Matt Whitmore presented Australian Tour T-Shirts, calendars, programs and
official pins to the City Council. He introduced the Manager and Coaches of
the Junior Lifeguard team.
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PRESENTATION - STATUS OF PROPOSED PIER GRAND OPENING EVENT
Paul Cook, Pier Committee, Pier Grand Opening Event Chairman; explained the
proposed pier grand opening event that would begin noon Friday and end with
fireworks Sunday night. He stated he needed Council approval to move ahead.
He announced that Mayor Silva would be the honorary chairman of the event.
Julie Anello, representing the Pier Group, stated that all proceeds from
vendors would go directly to the Pier Group.
Diane Baker, Visitors & Convention Bureau Executive Director in charge of
publicity for the event, listed the members of the Pier Opening Steering
Committee. She requested Council to respect the concept of no outside vendors
at the event.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT - COUNCILMEMBERS
MacALLISTER AND WINCHELL
Councilmember Winchell reported on the status of the Affordable Housing Task
Force Committee. She listed the committee members and gave an overview of
their final recommendation that would be presented in January._
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
ABSENT: None
JOINT MEETING - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - HB PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Chairman Silva announced that a joint meeting of the City Council/Redevelop-
ment Agency and the Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority had been
called.
MINUTES - APPROVED
A motion was made by Green, seconded by MacAllister, to approve and adopt
minutes of the regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Public Financing
Authority of December 17, 1990 as written and on file in the Office of the
Secretary. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT - HB PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Public
Financing Authority.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Edith Gonzales, Homeowners' for Safe Cascade, thanked Mayor Silva for visiting
Cascade Lane on December 4, 1991. She invited Councilmembers MacAllister and
Robitaille to visit Cascade Lane between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on a weekday.
Roy Hansen stated his 1991 Toyota had been damaged by a hit and run driver in
front of his house on Saturday and that he feared next time it would be some-
one's child. He requested a barrier for Cascade Lane.
Robert Anderson, and Donna Griffith requested Council to maintain the number of
present paramedic personnel and services.
Sandra Fairbanks spoke against Cascade Lane closure citing the manner in which
buses would be restricted if there was a barricade.
Tom Fairbanks requested a light at McFadden at Sugar which he stated he
believed was a dangerous location. He requested speed bumps and stated that
the next tract in the City of Westminster had speed bumps.
Mike Ferguson presented photographs and information explaining his request to
Council which he had given to the City Clerk pertaining to code enforcement at
his address-. He stated the codes were: Huntington Beach Municipal Code 9771
and 12.38.030 (fences and walls).
Wes Bannister recommended using a Council advisory group outside of the Fire
Department to look into the differences of usings vans v.s. engines for para-
medic services.
Brad McIntyre, Los Angeles County fire fighter, presented the drawbacks of
using fire engines for paramedic services, and spoke in opposition to cutting
manpower.
Curt Campbell, Huntington. Beach Firemen's Association, presented an informal
petition bearing approximately 5,926 signatures of persons opposed to reduc-
tions in fire/paramedic service and fire department manning. He stated that
he had not received the change in the proposal._,
Tony Giambone spoke pertaining to the importance of quick paramedic response
time.
Dave Sullivan, representing Huntington Beach. Tomorrow,'spoke in opposition to
city pay raises.
(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - CIRCULATION' ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO 91-1 -
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 91-36 - APPROVED - RESOLUTION NO.6333 - ADOPTED -
TALBERT AVENUE BETWEEN GOLDENWEST & GOTHARD- (440.50)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
continued open from December 2, 1991 to consider the following:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Circulation Element Amendment No.. 91-1/Negative Declara-
tion No. 91-36
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach - Departments of Library Services and
Public Works
LOCATION: Talbert Avenue between Goldenwest and Gothard Streets. 5 7
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RE UEST: To -consider deletion of Talbert Avenue between Goldenwest and
Gothard Streets as an arterial from the City's Circulation Plan of Arterial
Streets and Highways.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Negative Declaration No. 91-36 assessing the environ—
mental effects of said Circulation Element Amendment will also be considered
by the City Council.
COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed,
published, and posted. No communications or written protests were received by
the City Clerk.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6333 for Council adoption — "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING CIRCULATION ELEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 91-1 TO THE GENERAL PLAN."
The Community Development Director presented a staff report.
Ron Hayden, Library Director, presented a video entitled, "The Huntington
Beach Library Expansion Project He thanked Thad Phillips, Library Services
Manager; and Bill Miller, Page Supervisor; for producing the video.
Neill Noble, representing Anthony & Langford, explained the design using a
sketch.and presented the Council with pictures.
Ron Hagen, Community Services Director, presented the parking plan in relation
to Central Park using a wall sketch.
Ralph Bauer, Citizens' Task_Force for Central Park Master Plan, stated that
the Youth Sports Complex would also have use of the parking.
Bob Eichblatt, City Engineer, stated that Talbert Avenue was built. on soil
over refuse and peat. He explained the Methane Mitigation System. and the
Class 3 Landfill.
Discussion was held between the City Engineer and the Council.
Jim Otterson, Traffic Engineer, reported on traffic issues.
Mike Adams, Community Development Director, summarized the Planning Commission
approved layout to accommodate the need to delete Talbert Avenue.
The Mayor declared the public hearing reopened.
Bill Holman, representing Pacific Coast Homes, requested that the item per—
taining to Resolution No. 6333 be -deferred until the master plan for Central
Park is completed.
Lana Campbell, Huntington Beach Playhouse, stated the county was willing to
delete Talbert Avenue.
Bruce Powers spoke in support of deleting Talbert Avenue.
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
5,8 Mayor.
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A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Green, to adopt Negative Declara-
tion'No. 91-36 with Mitigation, Measures and findings .for approval as set forth
in Attachment No. 1, to approve Circulation Element Amendment No. 91-1 by
adopting Resolution No. 6333 and forward to the County Board of Supervisors
for approval.
Findings for Approval - Circulation Element Amendment No. 91-1:
1. Deletion of Talbert Avenue, between Goldenwest and Gothard Streets will
not result in substantial future impacts to surrounding arterials and the
ability of the Circulation System to serve, the Central Library area,
since projected buildout levels of service or surrounding arterials with
the deletion will be at LOS C or better.
2. Deletion of Talbert Avenue, between Goldenwest and Gothard Streets, will.
not negatively impact the future provision of emergency vehicle response
to the Central Library area, since several adequate alternative response
routes are available which will not deteriorate the Fire Departments five
(5) minute response time to the area.
3. Deletion of Talbert, between Goldenwest and Gothard as an arterial is
consistent with the other elements of the General Plan.
4. Deletion of Talbert, between Goldenwest and Gothard. Streets:, is consis-
tent with Circulation Element policies for the development of a system of
arterial streets and highways that ensures the safe and efficient move-
ment of people and goods by improving safety for library patrons and park
uses by _,downgrading. the levels of traffic and traffic speeds: in the
library area.
5. Deletion of Talbert, between Goldenwest and Gothard Strees, is consistent
with the Community Facilities Element policies for providing adequate
community facilities by providing adequate parking facilities and provid-
ing a more cost effective use of the property.
6. Deletion of Talbert Avenue, between Goldenwest and Gothard Streets, will
allow for removal of an unnecessary arterial designation since previous
deletion of Talbert Avenue, between Goldenwest and Edwards Streets, pre-
vented the possibility of future arterial level use or the subject
segment.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green, Kelly
NOES: Silva, MacAllister
ABSENT: None
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of . Council at 9:30 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 9:43 p.m.
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(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING — PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 91-1 —
ESTABLISH PRECISE ALIGNMENT OF GARFIELD AVE BTNN EDWARDS ST & GOLDENWEST ST —
ORDINANCE NO. 3127 — INTRODUCTION APPROVED (800.90)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
continued open from December 2, 1991 to consider the following:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Precise Plan of Street Alignment No.91-1
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
LOCATION: Garfield Avenue between Edwards Street and Goldenwest Street
ZONE: Various
RE UEST: Establish Precise Alignment of Garfield Avenue between Edwards
Street and Goldenwest Street.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 89-1 which
was certified by the City Council on January 8, 1990.
COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed,
published, and posted. No communications or written protests were .received by
the City Clerk.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3127 for Council adoption-— "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING .THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING DISTRICT MAP 38 and 3 TO INCLUDE
PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 91-1 ALIGNING GARFIELD AVENUE BETWEEN
EDWARDS STREET AND GOLDENWEST STREET."
Mike Adams, Community Development Director, presented a staff report.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Bill Holman, representing Pacific Coast Homes, referred to a letter from
Pacific Coast Homes dated October 30, 1991, and spoke in support of Precise
Plan of Street Alignment No. 91-1.
There being no one present to speak further 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 Robitaille, to approve introduc—
tion of Ordinance No. 3127, after reading by title, approving Precise Plan
of Street Alignment No. 91-1. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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FOR 'EACH REDEVELOPMENT�PROJECT'.IN;THE CITY - APPROVED (400.40)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a Biennial public
hearing of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach pursuant
to requirements of Section 33348.5 of the California Health and Safety Code
for the purpose of reviewing the redevelopment plan for each of the
following: Main-Pier/Yorktown-Lake/Oakview/Huntington Center/Talbert-Beach
redevelopment projects in the City and evaluating its progress.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been
published and posted. No communications or written protests were received by
the City Clerk.
The Mayor declared the public 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. _
A motion was made by Green, seconded by MacAllister, to approve the biennial
report and authorize distribution and approve the Agency goals for Fiscal
Years 1991/92 and 1992/93. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED)
The following item was requested by Councilmember MacAllister to be removed
from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration: Amendment No. 3 to
Architectural Services Agreement, Central Library Expansion, 'Anthony &
Langford, CC-740.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Kelly, second Silva, Council approved the following items, as
recommended, by the following roll call. vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) MINUTES - APPROVED - Approved and
adopted minutes of Council/Agency adjourned regular and regular meetings of
November 18, 1991 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(City Council) ALLIED ARTS BOARD RESIGNATION - JO ANNE SITJAR - ACCEPTED
(110.20) - Accepted the resignation of Jo Anne Sitjar from the Allied Arts
Board whose term expires on June 30, 1992.
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(City Council) NOTICE OF COMPLETION APPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF HANDICAP
PLAY AREA - CENTRAL PARK - HONDO COMPANY - CC-803 (600.65) - Accepted work
completed by Hondo Company for construction of the Handicap Play Area in
Central Park for a final contract cost of $148,051.43 and authorized the City
Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
(City Council) RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO 6337 ADOPTED VACATION OF
PORTION OF CHICAGO AVE -.PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 6 1992
(800.50) - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES
OVER A PORTION OF CHICAGO AVENUE EAST OF ALABAMA STREET." Public hearing
scheduled for 1/6/92.
(Redevelopment Agency) ANNUAL REPORT & STATE CONTROLLER'S REPORT OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF FISCAL YEAR 1990/91 APPROVED
(310.30) - Approved the Annual Report and State Controller's Report and
directed staff to transmit required documents to the State of California
Department of Housing and Community Development (Main-Pier/Oakview/Talbert/
Beach/Huntington Center/Yorktown-Lake).
(City Council) PARK ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT DESIGN APPROPRIATION
APPROVED (320.20) - Authorized the reallocation of $35 0000 from the Park
Acquisition and Development Fund Account E-SK-CS-601-6-10-00 into the Contrac-
tual Services Account E-SK-CS-340-3-90-00 for Park Design and Master Planning
purposes for Council approved projects such as Huntington Central Park, beach
improvements, field improvements at Kettler School, Edison Community Center,
Youth Sports Complex.
(City Council) EXPANSION OF WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM APPROVED POLICE
BUILDING (320.45) - Approved expansion of women's locker room in police
building and approved appropriation of $14,794 from the fund balance, Capital
Improvements Project Fund, in addition to the original budgeted amount of
$12,000.
(City Council) NOTICE OF COMPLETION APPROVED TRACT NO 13628 THOMAS L.
JACOBS - 319 YORKTOWN (108) - Accept the improvements dedicated for public
use, release the Faithful Performance Bond and Monument Bond, accept Guarantee
and Warranty Bond # 970292S, instruct the City Clerk to notify the developer
and the City Treasurer to notify the bonding company of this action.
(City Council) AGREEMENT - APPROVED PROPERTY TAX REVIEW AND AUDIT
HINDERLITER de LLAMAS & ASSOC. (600.10) - Approved and authorized execution
of Agreement between the City and Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates for
Property Tax Audit Services.
SCity Council) AGREEMENT - APPROVED - WILLIAM & LORRAINE MCCUNE FAMILY
HUNTINGTON BEACH ART CENTER DONATION (600.10) - Approved. and authorized
execution of Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach, the Huntington
Beach Municipal Art Center Foundation, and William and Lorraine McCune for
their $75,000 contribution to the Huntington Beach Municipal Art Center Reno-
vation Project.
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(City�Council) GUARANTEE & WARRANTY BOND - APPROVED — TRACT NO 12822 - SAN
CLEMENTE BUSINESS PROPERTIES ''- 4581 WARNER AVE 1108) - Approved the release
of the Guarantee and Warranty- Bond provided by San Clemente Business
Properties on Tract No. 12822.1ocated at 4581 Warner Avenue and instructed the
City Clerk to notify the developer and the City Treasurer of this action.
(City Council) GUARANTEE & WARRANTY BOND - APPROVED - TRACT NO. 13711 -
SEAPORT II/COULTRUP DEVELOPMENT. COMPANY - 16930 SIMS STREET - 15931 LYNN
STREET (108) - Approved the release of the Guarantee and Warranty Bond
provided by Seaport II/Coultrup Development for .Tract No: 13711 and instructed
the City Clerk to notify the developer and the City Treasurer of this action.
(City Council) REJECT ALL BIDS - APPROVED - 24 INCH WATER LINE RELOCATION -
ADAMS AVE BRIDGE AT SANTA ANA RIVER_- CC-804 - STAFF TO NEGOTIATE WITH BOYLE
ENGINEERING - Rejected all bids for the 24 inch water line relocation, Adams
Avenue Bridge at Santa.Ana River and authorized staff to negotiate with Boyle
Engineering to modify the design contract to reduce the overall cost of the
project, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
(City Council) MANDATORY PENSION PLAN FOR TEMPORARY & PART-TIME EMPLOYEES -
RESOLUTION NO. 6338 ADOPTED (700.50) - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC AGENCY
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PARS)."
(City Council) PARKING METER REPAIR WORKERS (RECURRENT) - APPROVED (320.45)
- Approved an allocation of $8,520 from .the Parking Authority Fund for
temporary salaries to staff two, 20 hour per week, recurrent parking meter
repair worker positions for the purpose of repairing jammed parking meters and
maximizing meter revenues.
Citv Council) AWARD OF AB 2766 DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDS TO THE CITY BY THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AIR _OUALITY_MANAGEMENT, DISTRICT _-APPROVED (.340.80) -
Authorized the appropriation of $150,000 grant funds for the purchase of five
(5) flexible fuel vans and six (6) flexible fuel vehicles from funds awarded
by Southern California Air Quality Management District as a portion of AB 2766
Discretionary Grant Funds.
(City Council) AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - APPROVED
- CENTRAL LIBRARY EXPANSION - ANTHONY & LANGFORD - CC-740 (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-
ing, to the Central Library Expansion: CC-740 -.Amendment Number Three for
Architectural Services.
A motion was made by Green, seconded by Kelly, to approve and authorize execu-
tion of Amendment No. 3 to Engineering Design Services Agreement between the
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City of Huntington Beach and Anthony and Langford for Central Library Expan-
sion in the amount of $51.750. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) PIER GRAND OPENING COMMITTEE - APPROVED (240.30)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Director of Public Works and
Director of Community Services regarding the Grand Opening of the Pier.
The City Administrator presented a staff report.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to officially
sanction the Pier Grand Opening Committee and direct staff to coordinate the
celebration events with the committee with the intention that at this moment
they should raise the funds and that pier or city general funds not be used.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) PIER FUNDING - APPROVED WITH STAFF DIRECTION (240.20)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Director of Public Works regard-
ing construction funds to complete the Municipal Pier.
Bob Eichblatt, City Engineer, presented a staff report.
Rich Barnard, Deputy City Administrator, reported that the Robert B. Sharp
Company had assisted the Landmark Campaign Cabinet in generating 1.3 million
in pledges and had received around $378,000 with $116,000 due in December 1991
with the balance due over the next four years. He stated they would conclude
their campaign the end of December. He stated that representatives from
Robert B. Sharpe Company and Landmark Campaign Cabinet will report to Council
the first Council meeting in January 1992.
Discussion was held between Council and staff.
Councilmember Moulton -Patterson spoke regarding her difficulty in contacting
the Landmark Campaign Cabinet.
Rich Barnard, Deputy City Administrator, stated he would investigate the
matter.
Councilmember Winchell requested staff to explore the no project alternative
and to return to Council with an analysis. She stated that if the
concessionaire built the project, the city would receive no revenue from the
project; in which case, the city might ask why build the project?
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The City Administrator a staff- report would be returned to Council on whether
or not to build the buildings or to: generate the money from a different method.
Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to:
A. Approve a loan to the Pier Project from the Uncommitted Water Fund
capital reserves in the maximum amount of $2,500,000.
B. Authorize the repayment to the water fund to include an interest
rate consistent with current City investment rates.
C. Staff to return to Council with repayment plan with two scenarios
(1) that the donations come in and (2) if the donations do not come
in as to how we would schedule it out through the general fund.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Citv. Council) AMENDMENT NO. .1 TO AGREEMENT - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES — HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL PIER — CONCEPT MARINE ASSOCIATES INC —
CC-735 — APPROVED '(600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
transmitting Amendment to Agreement for Construction Management Services for
the Huntington. Municipal Pier.
Bob Eichblatt, City Engineer, presented a staff report.
A mot ion was made by Green, seconded by Silva, to approve and authorize execu—
tion of Amendment No. 1 to Consulting Agreement between the City of Huntington
Beach and Concept Marine Associates, Inc., to perform Construction Management
Services for the Huntington .Beach Municipal Pier in the amount of $71,500.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) AGREEMENT — APPROVED — TERMINATION OF LEASE — BUSHARD
GYMNASIUM — FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director
transmitting an Agreement to terminate lease between the.City of Huntington
Beach and Fountain Valley School District for the Bushard Gymnasium.
Ron Hagen, Community Services Director, presented a staff report.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to approve and authorize
execution of Agreement for a $237,000 buy out from the Fountain Valley
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District for the remaining term on the lease for the Boys and Girls Club
operated Bushard Gymnasium. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) ORANGE COUNTY JAIL BOOKING CHARGES - APPROVED (320.45)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Ron Lowenberg, Police Chief,
regarding Orange County Jail booking charges.
The City Administrator presented a staff report.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Silva, to transfer $15,000 from
the General Fund revenue account R-AA-PD-334-5-17-00 to the Jail's Contractual
Services account E-AA-PD-334-3-90-00 to cover this fiscal year's anticipated
charges. Hold the $91,168 bill for FY 90/91 in abeyance until these charges
can .be verified and if the City will in fact be held liable for these
charges. If additional funds become necessary, it will be presented for
Council's consideration on a separate RCA or the normal budgetary process.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) POLICY FOR FUTURE WATER/REFUSE/FIRE MED PROGRAM RATE BILL. IN
INCREASES - APPROVED (100.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Robert Franz, Deputy City Admin-
istrator, regarding policy for future rate increases regarding billing for
municipal services to the public. (Water, refuse, fire med).
The City.Administrator presented a staff report.
Bob Franz, Deputy City Administrator, Administrative Services, reported.
A motion was made by Green, seconded by MacAllister, to require all future
Municipal Services billings following a rate increase to be prorated for
service before and after the effective date. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
_. ABSENT: None
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(Redevelopment Agency) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING - RESOLUTION OF NEED &
NECESSITY NO. 221 - ADOPTED-:JALBERT BEACH PROJECT AREA (650.50)
The Clerk presented a communication from the City Attorney regarding acquisi-
tion of real property An -the Talbert -Beach Redevelopment Project area
by eminent domain - APN 151-141-37.
The Clerk presented Resolution No. 221 for Agency adoption - A RESOLUTION
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN
THE TALBERT-BEACH PROJECT AREA IN THE CITY 'OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FOR REDEVELOP-
MENT PURPOSES, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SUCH PROPERTY BY EMINENT
DOMAIN (APN 151-141-37).'-
Mayor Silva read the instructions for the Noticed Hearing as prepared by the
City Attorney and included in their Council packets.
Gail Hutton, City Attorney, reported.
Barbara Kaiser, Deputy City Administrator/Economic Development, presented a
staff report.
Mayor Silva asked if there .was any person present wishing to be heard. There
was no one wishing to speak at the hearing.
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Green, to adopt Resolution No. 221.
The motion carried by -the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) BUDGET AMENDMENT - APPROVED - COP PROCEEDS TRANSFER FROM
PARKING STRUCTURE FUND (320.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Robert Franz, Deputy City Admin-
istrator, regarding transfer of interest earnings on the 10.2 million unused
Certificates of Participation (COP) proceeds to General Fund for fiscal year
1991/92 to offset the debt service costs of the unused COP's.
The City Administrator presented a staff report.
A motion was made :by Kelly, seconded by Robitaille, to approve the appropria-
tion of $900,000 -in the Parking Structure Funds and authorize transfer to the
General Fund in the same amount. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(City Council) ORDINANCE NO. 3121 - ADOPTED - BURGLAR ALARMS (640.10)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3121 for Council adoption - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNI-
CIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 5.56, AND ADDING THERETO NEW CHAPTER 5.56
ENTITLED, "BURGLAR ALARMS."
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Ordinance
No. 3121. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) ORDINANCE NO. 3126 - ADOPTED - ZONE CHANGE - E/S HUNTINGTON -
S/O CLAY - CHANGE OF ZONING (450.20)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3126 for Council approval - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF
ZONING FROM 'MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL' TO 'MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL'
,ON: REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON 0.06 ACRES ON THE EAST SIDE OF
HUNTINGTON STREET APPROXIMATELY 310 FEET SOUTH OF THE CLAY AVENUE CENTERLINE.
(ZONE CHANGE NO. 91-2)."
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Ordinance
No. 3126 . The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STAFF REPORT REQUESTED: EDISON HIGH SCHOOL TRAFFIC SIGNAL/CANE PATTERNS/
AUDIBLES/WHEELCHAIR RAMPS/PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL FOR HANDICAPPED
Councilmember Moulton -Patterson requested a staff report to be returned to
Council January 6, 1992 pertaining to a traffic signal at Edison High School
for severely handicapped special education students to include patterns for
canes, audibles for visually impaired and wheelchair ramps at all four
corners. She also requested a pedestrian activated signal to be installed
directly across from Edison High to allow access to the recreational activity
area across from the school.
STAFF REPORT REQUESTED: HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE 9771
Councilmember Winchell requested a staff report pertaining to the request for
Council action presented by Mike Ferguson during the Public Comment portion of
the meeting regarding code enforcement of Huntington Beach Municipal Code 9771
and Section 12.38.030.
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STAFF REPORT REQUESTED: PREFERENTIAL BENEFIT FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES IN THE BID
PROCESS
A motion: was made by Silva, seconded by Green, to direct staff to prepare an
in—depth analysis and -a recommended action on providing a percent preference
for local businesses in awarding bids. The motion carried unanimously.
POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENDATION
Councilmember Green commended Police Chief Lowenberg and the Police Department
for quick action in apprehending the suspect of a violent encounter at Beach
Boulevard and Heil Avenue where an innocent person was killed with a shotgun.
He praised the press for cooperating with the Police Department. He stated it
was an excellent example of police working with the newspapers.
REPORT PRESENTED RE: ELLIS AVENUE
Bob Eichblatt, City Engineer, reported that properties remain in litigation
preventing Ellis Avenue from completion.
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT PRESENTED BY CITY ENGINEER
In answer to Councilmember MacAllister's inquiry, Don Watson, City Treasurer,
reported -on'the Investment Activity Report.
CLOSED SESSION.
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to. Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litiga—
tion — Willamette —Western, Corporation — United States Bankruptcy Court for
the District. of Oregon Case No. 391-37814—Pll — (Reidel International).
(120.80)
RECESS.— RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 10:45 p.m.
at 10:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT — COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The meeting was reconvened
Mayor Silva adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to 5:30 p.m., Monday,
January 6, 1992, Room B-8, Council Chamber.
ATTEST
City Clerk/Clerk
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Clerk of the Redevelop nt Agency
and City Clerk and ex—officio Clerk
of the City Counci1.of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
Mayor/Chairman