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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Room B-8, Civic Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 6, 1992
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: Moulton -Patterson, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly
Winchell arrived 5:34 p.m.
ABSENT: Robitaille
PRESENTATION BY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FORMATION COMMITTEE
Mike Gifford, Development Specialist, reported on the process of forming the
Business Improvement District Formation Committee.
Suzanne Beukema, Business Improvement District Formation Committee Chairman,
reported on the merits of having a Business Improvement District.
Ed Jenning stated he had been an advisor working with the Downtown Business
District Committee.
D-1.(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-11 (ESTABLISH CHURCH
WITH JOINT USE PARKING) (420.40)
The City Administrator stated there had been a written request to withdraw
entirely the appeal of Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 91-11.
D-3.(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF CUP NO. 91-39 WITH SPECIAL PERMITS - CDP NO. 91-21 -
CE (VARIANCE) NO. 91-45 - TPM NO. 91-235 - DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
NO. 89-6 - NW CORNER MAIN/PCH - ABDELMUTI DEVELOPMENT CO. (420.40)
Mayor Silva stated the Appeal of Planning Commission's approval of Conditional
Use Permit No. 91-39 would be continued.
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E-2.(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) DISCUSSION HELD RE: RE -LANDSCAPING -
I-405/BEACH BLVD INTERSECTION - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS/CALL FOR BIDS
Discussion was held between Council and staff pertaining to the process of
soliciting bids for plans and specifications before the source of the income
to build is identified.
E-3.(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: PARKING & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA -
HUNTINGTON BEACH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 6341
Mayor Silva stated he would be removing the item pertaining to Resolution No.
6341 from the Consent Calendar at the 7 p.m. meeting for further discussion.
E-5.(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) DISCUSSION HELD RE: AMENDMENT NO. 3
TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT - ASL CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC. - DOWNTOWN PUBLIC
SPACES - CC-763 (600.10)
The procedure for Changes Orders pertaining to CC-763 was discussed between
Council and staff.
E-6.(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: NOTICE OF COMPLETION - TRACT NO.
13210 - DAHL COMPANY - S/S ELLIS AVE - E/S OUARTERHORSE LANE (108)
In answer to Councilmember Winchel'l's inquiry, Ray Silver, Assistant City
Administrator stated the bonds pertaining to Tract 13210 were clear.
E-7.(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: THEFT OF CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE -
RESOLUTION NO. 6326 (100.10)
City revenue loss was discussed between staff and Council.
E-11.(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: RESOLUTION NO. 6342 - AMENDMENT TO
THE CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN (700.10)
In answer to Councilmember Winchell's inquiry, the City Administrator stated
there were new classifications but no new positions.
E-13.(Redevelopment Agency). DISCUSSION HELD RE: AGREEMENT - McCORMACK
AUCTION COMPANY - AUCTION SALE - DRIFTWOOD MOBILE HOMES - REMOVAL OF DEBRIS
(600.30)
In answer to Councilmember Winchell's inquiry, the Deputy City
Administrator/Economic Development stated the $20,000 was needed to remove
debris and any unsaleable mobile homes in case of abandonment.
F-1.(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: UNUSED CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
PROCEEDS - $10.2 MILLION - RESOLUTION NO. 1 (330.50)
The City Administrator stated he had received a letter from the Budget Task
Force Chairman pertaining to project evaluation and stated he would be
prepared for the presentation at the 7 p.m. meeting.
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F-2.(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: "SURF CITY HUNTINGTON BEACH"
MARKETING STRATEGY (460.10)
Cost of the "Surf City Huntington Beach" marketing strategy was discussed
between Council and staff.
F-3.(City Council) DISCUSSION HELD RE: APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (GPAC) MEMBERS (440.90)
Mayor Silva stated that each Council appointee would be named at the 7 p.m.
meeting.
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 City Council pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pending
litigation — Performance v City — Driftwood v City — Jones v City. (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 — COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Silva adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to 5:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, January 21, 1992, Council Chamber.
ATTEST:
City-Cl erk/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
MINUTES.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 6, 1992
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: MacAllister, Winchell, Silva, Green, Kelly, Moulton -Patterson
ABSENT: Robitaille
FLAG CEREMONY & INVOCATION
The Flag Ceremony and invocation was conducted by Tiger Cub Pack 435 from
Hawes School in Huntington Beach --Den Leader Cindy Plummer.
The Reverend Sarah Koelling, Episcopal Chaplain of the University of
California Irvine and Assistant, Saint Wilfrid's Episcopal Church, Huntington
Beach offered the invocation.
PRESENTATION - LINEAR PARK GRANT DEED FROM SEACLIFF PARTNERS
Bill Holman, Project Manager, Pacific Coast Homes; and Tom Zanic, Vice
President, Urban West Communities; presented a Grant Deed for Linear Park,
Parcel 3 from Seacliff Partners to Mayor Silva.
PRESENTATION - MERIT AWARD TO POLICE DEPARTMENT
On behalf of the California Safety Belt Task Force, Captain Dave Helsel,
California Highway Patrol, presented a merit award to Chief of Police Ron
Lowenberg and his department. This award is for the exceptional job the
Huntington Beach Police Department has done in educating the public and creat-
ing awareness in using safety belts thus reducing fatal accidents and deaths.
The Huntington Beach Police Department is only one of two communities in
Orange County to receive this award.
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PRESENTATION TO MICHAEL LEIGHT - JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
Mayor Jim Silva and Captain Richardson presented a plaque to Michael Leight
for his continuing support of the Junior Lifeguard Program.
COMMENDATION TO JAMES M. REGHEIMER - HUNTINGTON BEACH/FOUNTAIN VALLEY
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Mayor Jim Silva presented a plaque to James M. Righeimer for his contribution
to the community as 1991 President of the Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley
Association of Realtors.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Philip Inglee. Citizens' Budget Review Task Force, referred to his communica-
tion to Council dated January 6, 1992 pertaining to the Task Force Findings
and Recommendations on the $10.2 Million Unused Certificates of Participation
Proceeds, and he presented the Task Force's recommendations and concerns. He
presented the communication to the City Clerk.
Mayor Silva thanked the Citizens' Budget Review Task Force for'their work.
David Underwood, representing the Orange County Bike Coalition, spoke in
support of maintaining stripes for bike lanes on Pacific Coast Highway. He
distributed Assembly Resolution Chapter 143 to the Council'. He stated it was
only one of two east/west routes.
Michael Mott, representing 'California' Association of Bicycle Organizations,
stated a bicyclist had been killed last year at Bolsa Chica north of Bolsa
because of a narrow lane and high speed traffic and that the same situation
was being created on Pacific Coast Highway. He stated that a bike lane should
have 14' useable curb width, that Pacific Coast Highway would have 11 1/2'
useable curb width, and that he did not want the same type of accident to
happen on Pacific Coast Highway.
Lou Sandoval, Public Works Director, stated he would report on CalTrans
recommendations and the concerns and issues of bicyclists at the
January 21, 1992, Council meeting. He stated a representative from CalTrans
would attend.
Councilmember Green requested that the item pertaining to bike lanes on
Pacific Coast Highway be an Administrative item on the Council agenda outlin-
ing the city's position, the action the city has taken at the degree of
influence the city has in bringing this position into effect.
Don Harvey, Bicyclists' Coalition member, reported on the meeting called by
Senator Bergeson and spoke in support of bike lanes on Pacific. Coast Highway.
Craig Nuttal, Chairman of the Orange County Bicyclists' Coalition, stated that
he believed different modes of transportation could mix and that he hoped that
Council would decide for safety.
William Hodge and Ewanna Amundson reported that the results of the installed
stop sign are positive, and they thanked Council for their action.
George Arnold spoke pertaining to a business policy on carts and illegal
bvsj.ness signage in the downtown area.
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Steve Wylie and Paul Burnum, Happy Days.., Frozen Yogurt, spoke in opposition to
push carts in the downtown area.
The City Administrator stated a report would be returned to Council on
January 21, 1992, pertaining to code stipulations on the subject of push carts.'
Suzanne Mullen (and sisters Pat and Cathy), Espresso Alla Spiaggia, requested
permission to operate their coffee cart and to sell flowers in the courtyard
adjacent to Suite 107 at 200 Main Street. She presented an informal petition
bearing approximately 223 signatures of persons in support of kiosk style
businesses in downtown Huntington Beach.
Suzanne Beukema, Business Improvement District Formation Committee Chairman,
spoke in support of Resolution No. 6341, Huntington Beach Downtown Business
Improvement District.
Bill Gallegos, Mike Thorn, Guy Guzzardo and Bob Bolen spoke in opposition of
Resolution No. 6341, Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District.
Nancy Wylie presented an informal petition bearing approximately 104 signa-
tures of persons in opposition of carts being allowed to operate in the down-
town Huntington Beach area.
Richard Harlow and Tom Hyatt spoke in support of the item pertaining to Reso-
lution No. 6341, Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District.
Paul Cook, Downtown Business Committee Chairman representing Chamber of
Commerce, spoke in support of Resolution No. 6341, Huntington Beach Downtown
Business Improvement District. He requested Council to proceed with the pier
plaza and other improvements in the downtown area as soon as possible, to hold
off defeasement.of the Certificates of Participation until the budget hearings
and to prioritize projects. He asked if the Mayor or staff would establish a
committee to meet with members of the Budget Task Force to review facts and
figures.
Natalie Kotsch, Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Chairwoman,
spoke in support of Resolution No. 6341, Huntington Beach Downtown Business
Improvement District. She distributed a letter dated January 6, 1992 pertain-
ing to the Surfing Museum and invited elected officials and city staff to
participate with their Advisory Board to bring the Surfing Museum to fruition.
Bill Stanton, Orange County Bike Coalition, stated he supported bicycling as
an alternate means of transportation and that he appreciated Council's support.
Jack Bowland spoke in support of the Budget Review Task Force Recommendation
for the item pertaining to.defeasement of the Unused Certificates of Partici-
pation Proceeds. He spoke regarding the MSI report as it pertains to the
Certificates of Participation agenda item.
Richard Thorpe spoke in opposition of Resolution No. 6341, Huntington Beach
Downtown Business Improvement District.
Douglas Langevin stated he did not believe the notification for the Downtown
Business Improvement District was done correctly.
Lorraine Faber gave reasons why Council may wish to defease part of the
bonds. She spoke regarding possible problems relative to acceptance by the
city of the Linear Park parcel including the need for site inspection on the
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area west of Edwards Street including top soil removal and posting of
archaeological sites. She remembered a staff report prior to the public
hearing.
Dave Sullivan, Huntington Beach Tomorrow, spoke in opposition to Resolution
No. 6341, Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District.
Barbara Devlin requested that the City Council review the Court of Appeal Re:
Barbara Devlin et al. v. City of Huntington Beach, et al., 4 Civil No.
G010751, Opinion, December 17, 1991. She presented material to Council and
the City Clerk pertaining to the litigation.
Wade Hawley spoke in opposition to Resolution No. 6341, Huntington Beach
Downtown Business Improvement District.
Dianne Easterling spoke pertaining to the cherry trees donated by Sister City
Anjo, Japan, for the Civic Center Fountain. She stated the existing pear
trees should be replanted, and she suggested 8th Street for the site.
(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - WITHDRAWN - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S
APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 91-11 (ESTABLISH CHURCH WITH JOINT USE
PARKING) (420.40)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
continued from November 4, 1991, to consider the following:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. 91-11
APPLICANT: Haim Katzir/Rabbi Berkowitz
APPELLANT: James A. Bent
LOCATION: 5432 Heil Ave. (Southwest corner of Heil Ave. at Graham St.)
ZONE: R1 (Single Family Residential)
REQUEST: To permit the establishment of religious services, adult education
classes, and nursery/daycare facilities with joint use parking pursuant to
.Section 9630(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class
1 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
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 on
the matter.
The City Administrator stated that the public hearing pertaining to Condition-
al Use Permit No. 91-11 had been withdraw indefinitely by the applicant.
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by MacAllister, to withdraw the public
hearing pertaining to Conditional Use Permit No. 91-11. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille
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(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE NO 91-4 - APPEAL DENIED -
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO, 91-26 - INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO 3129 - FAILED -
OLAF SMILDZINS - 7511 WARNER AVE (450.20)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Zone Change No. 91-4 .
Negative Declaration No. 91-26
APPLICANT: Olaf Smildzins (Peninsula Pump)
LOCATION: 7511 Warner Avenue
ZONE: R2 (Medium Density Residential)
REQUEST: Rezone a 7,438 square foot (net) parcel of real property from R2
(Medium Density Residential) to M1 (Limited Manufacturing).
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Negative Declaration No. 91-26 has been prepared and
advertised for a 21 day public comment period which expired on September 24,
1991. This Negative Declaration will also be considered by Council.
COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable
The City. Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3129 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 'LIMITED MANUFACTURING' ON REAL
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WARNER AVENUE AND LYNDON
STREET (ZONE CHANGE NO. 91-0."
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 on
the matter.
Mike Adams, Community Development Director, presented a staff report using
slides.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Mark Rogers, J.L.A. Planning, Inc., representing applicant; spoke in support
of Zone Change No. 91-4 and stated he was present to answer questions.
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.
Discussion was held by Council..
Mr. Rogers answered Councilmember Kelly's questions.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to approve
Negative Declaration No. 91-26 and deny Zone Change No. 91-4 with findings for
denial as set forth in Attachment No. 1 of the RCA dated January 6, 1992. The
motion FAILED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green
NOES: Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
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RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of the Council meeting at 9:15 p.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
ACTION CONTINUED ON: (City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE NO 91 4
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO 91-26 - INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO 3129 OLAF
SMILDZINS - 7511 WARNER AVE (450.20)
The City Attorney reported that the City Charter requires four votes to
approve an ordinance. She read into the record the portion of the Council
manual pertaining to approval of ordinances.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to return the item
pertaining to Zone Change No. 91-4 to Council on January 21, 1992 as a report
of the potentiality of a Zone Change Action on behalf of the City Council.
There was no action taken based on the following roll call tie vote:
AYES: Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green
ABSENT: Robitaille
(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - DEFERRED TO 1/21/92 APPEAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF CUP NO 91-39 WITH SPECIAL PERMITS CDP NO 91 21
CE (VARIANCE) NO. 91-45 - TPM NO 91-235 - DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
NO. 89-6 - NW CORNER MAIN/PCH - ABDELMUTI DEVELOPMENT CO (420.40)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following appeal:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. 91-39 with Special Permi.,ts
Coastal Development Permit No. 91-21 - Conditional Exception (Variance) "No.
91-45 - Tentative Parcel Map No. 91-235 - Draft Environmental Impact Report
No. 89-6
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency/Lang Lampert
Architects
APPELLANT: Lang Lampert Architects/Abdelmuti Development Co.
LOCATION: 101 Main Street (Northwest corner of Main Street at Pacific Coast
Highway)
ZONE: Downtown Specific Plan No. 3-Visitor Serving Commercial
REQUEST: To permit the construction of a 48,060 square foot four (4) story
commercial/office building with special permits for site coverage, upper story
setbacks and adherence to the five (5) foot build to line. The proposal also
includes a 141 space parking and one (1) loading space variance.
APPEAL: The appellant is appealing the specific condition of approval
(Condition #1) which requires that the proposed tower height be lowered four
(4) feet from 89 feet to 85 feet and the requirement that a minimum four (4)
foot upper story setback shall be provided along the two (2) sheer walls on
Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway from the second floor facade to the
third floor facade.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS The proposed: project is covered by Draft Environmental
Impact Report No. 89-6.
COASTAL STATUS: Appealable
This project is in the appealable portion of the coastal zone.
Under the provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, the action taken
by the City Council is final unless an appeal is filed to the Coastal
Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved party. Said appeal must be in
writing and must set forth in detail the actions and grounds by and upon which
the applicant or interested party deems himself aggrieved. Said appeal must
be submitted to the Coastal Commission office within ten (10) working days of
the date of the Council's action. There is no fee for the appeal of a coastal
development permit. An aggrieved person may file an appeal to the Coastal
Commission within ten (10) working days, pursuant to Section 30603 of the
Public Resources Code, in writing to: California Coastal Commission, 245 W.
Broadway, Suite 380, POB 1450, Long Beach, California 90801-1450, Attention:
Theresa Henry, (213) 590-5071.
The Coastal Commission review period will commence after the City appeal
period has ended and no appeals have been filed. Applicants will be notified
by the Coastal Commission as to the date of the conclusion of the Coastal
Commission review. Applicant are advised not to begin construction prior to
that date.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed,
published, and posted. A communication was received December 31, 1991 from
Ahmad H. Abdelmuti requesting continuance of the hearing to January 21, 1992.
The City Administrator stated the applicant had requested that the appeal be
deferred to January 21, 1992.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
A motion was made MacAllister, seconded by Green, to open the public hearing
and continue open the appeal of Planning Commission's approval of Cup No.
91-39 with special permits to January 21, 1992. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille
(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO 6340 ADOPTED ORDERING
VACATION OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES - PORTION OF CHICAGO AVE -
(OLD GROSS AVE) WEST OF ALABAMA ST (800.50)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
scheduled pursuant to Resolution of Intent No. 6337 adopted December 16, 1991
to hear all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed vacation of an
easement for public street purposes (unneeded right-of-way) over -a portion of
Chicago Avenue (old Gross Avenue) west of Alabama Street.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed,
published, and posted. A communication was received from R.B. Aarvig, Techni-
cal Supervisor, Southern California Gas Company, dated. January 3, 1992,
requesting a copy of the approved vacation.
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The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6340 for Council adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE
VACATION OF A PORTION OF CHICAGO AVENUE (FORMERLY GROSS AVENUE) WEST OF
ALABAMA STREET."
The Public Works Director presented a staff report.
The City Clerk stated a communication had been received January 6, 1992 from
R.B. Aarvig, Technical Supervisor, Southern California Gas Company, stating
they had no objection to the vacation.
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 Kelly, seconded by MacAllister, to adopt Resolution
No. 6340. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED)
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration: (MacAllister) Re -Landscaping -
I-405/Beach Blvd Intersection - Plans and Specifications/Call for Bids;
(Kelly) Parking & Business Improvement Area - Huntington Beach Downtown
Business Improvement District - Resolution No. 6341; (Winchell) Amendment No.
3 to Consultant Agreement - ASL Consulting Engineers, Inc. - Downtown Public
Spaces - CC-763.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by MacAllister, second Silva, Council approved the following items,
as recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) MINUTES - APPROVED - Approved and
adopted minutes of Council/Agency adjourned regular and regular meetings of
December 2, 1991 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(City Council) REJECT BIDS - BEACH MAINTENANCE FACILITY - PHASE I CALEX
ENGINEERING COMPANY - CC-738 - APPROVED (600.05) - Rejected all bids for the
Beach Maintenance Facility - Phase I and forego construction of these improve-
ments at this time.
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(City Council) NOTICE OF COMPLETION - APPROVED - TRACT NO 13210 - DAHL
COMPANY - S/S ELLIS AVE - E/S OUARTERHORSE LANE (108) - Accepted the
improvements dedicated for public use, released the Faithful Performance Bond,
released the Monument Bond, accept Guarantee and Warranty Bond Number 1145224,
instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the City Treasurer to
notify the bonding company of this action.
(City Council) THEFT OF CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE - RESOLUTION NO 6326 -
ADOPTED (100.10) - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH URGING COOPERATION BY THE ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IN
THE PREVENTION OF CABLE SIGNAL THEFT."
(City Council) MARCUS McCALLEN PARK - PHASE 3 - CC-789 - APPROVED (600.65)
- Directed that Phase 3 improvements to McCallen Park be included as part of
the Phase 2 construction, now in progress, utilizing the same contractor and
bid unit prices at a total cost of $116,249 and approved transfer of $45,249
from Park Fund Account E-SK-CS-340-6-59-00 into E-SK-CS-600-6-39-00.
(City Council) DONATION TO MICHAEL E. RODGERS SENIORS' CENTER - APPROVED
(320.10) - Approved an appropriation of $40,041.96 from the Revenue Account
R-AA-CA-374-6-95-00 to Expenditure Account E-AA-CS-374-6-59-00 for use in
completing the new Seniors' Outreach facility and the remodeling of the subse-
quently vacant office areas in the Rodgers Center.
(City Council) CHERRY TREES FOR CIVIC CENTER FOUNTAIN - APPROVED - FUNDS
DONATED BY SISTER CITY ANJO JAPAN ROTARY (320.10) - Approved an appropria-
tion of $1,500 to fund the purchase of cherry trees to be planted around the
Civic Center Fountain from funds donated by Anjo City Japan Rotary and
accepted by the City of Huntington Beach.
(City Council) RESOLUTION NO 6342 - ADOPTED - AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CLASSI-
FICATION PLAN (700.10) - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH TO AMEND THE CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN." (New classifica-
tions: Inspector Water Services Senior, Inspector Water Services, Cross
Connection Control Specialist)
(City Council) AGREEMENT - MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS - RESOLUTION NO
6339 - ADOPTED (600.20) - Approved agreement between State of California
Department of Transportation and the City for the maintenance of state high-
ways Route 1 and Route 39 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the agreement and adopted Resolution No. 6339 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH."
(Redevelopment Agency) AGREEMENT - APPROVED - McCORMACK AUCTION COMPANY -
AUCTION SALE - DRIFTWOOD MOBILE HOMES - REMOVAL OF DEBRIS (600.30) -
Approved and authorized execution of the contract between the Redevelopment
Agency and McCormack Auction Company to provide services for the disposition
of Agency -owned Driftwood Mobile Homes and site clearance; approve $13,600
plus 10% of the gross sales proceeds for auction services to be deducted from.
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the sale proceeds; approved and appropriated $20,000 to remove debris and any
unsaleable mobile homes remaining at Driftwood from the auction sale
proceeds.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) RE -LANDSCAPING APPROVED I 405/BEACH
BLVD INTERSECTION - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS/CALL FOR BIDS
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator/Executive
Director dated January 6, 1992 pertaining to authorization to solicit bids for
preparation of plans and specifications for re -landscaping, I-405/Beach
Boulevard Intersection in Huntington Beach.
A motion was made by Green, seconded by Winchell, to authorize the Public
Works Department to solicit bids for the preparation of plans and specifica-
tions for the Huntington Beach portion of the re -landscape project at the
I-405 Beach Boulevard Freeway interchange. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille
(City Council) PARKING & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA HUNTINGTON BEACH DOWN-
TOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO 6341 (460.30)
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6341 for Council adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA TO BE KNOWN AS
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT."
Barbara Kaiser, Deputy City Administrator/Economic Development, reported.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to continue the item per-
taining to Resolution No. 6341 to January 21, 1992 and direct staff to return
to Council with an action plan with recommendations, a letter to be sent to
people with all the details, a list of those people, what the city's cost and
responsibilities are and how the city can incorporate a sunset clause. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: Kelly
ABSENT: Robitaille
Request from Councilmember Winchell re• Procedure
Councilmember Winchell requested that the list of persons be identified as to
what type of merchant the person is and that the list include property
owners. She requested that the list be published along with what had been
proposed by the committee and that there be 2/3 agreement at the public
hearing. She requested examples of voting requirements of different types of
bondings as it may relate to this proposed district.
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(City_-CQun-d-11B evvlonment Agency) AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT -
APPROVED.__WITHL-CAVEAT__ TO_.RETU_RN T0_CWNCIL_1 /21 /92 _ WITH � ALTERATIVE RE:__BUSE$
ON MAIN - ASL CONSULTING ENGINEERS. INC. - DOWNTOWN PUBLIC SPACES - CC-763
(600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated
January 6, 1992 pertaining to Downtown Public Spaces; CC-763.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Green, to approve and authorize
execution of Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $42,380 to the existing contract
with ASL Consulting Engineers, Inc. and appropriate $42,380 from the Emerald
Cove Fund balance to the project account; staff to return to Council
January 21, 1992 with an alternative that keeps buses on Main Street. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille
(City Council) UNUSED CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION PROCEEDS - $10.2 MILLION
- RESOLUTION NO. 1 - DEFERRED (330.50)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Robert Franz, Deputy City Admin-
istrator, transmitting a Resolution of the Budget Task Force - Resolution
No. 1 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE BUDGET REVIEW TASK FORCE REGARDING $10.2 MILLION
UNUSED COP BOND FUNDS."
The City Administrator presented a staff report. He commented on the communi-
cation submitted by the Citizen Budget Task Force Committee.
Scott Sollers, representing Stone & Youngberg, explained the comparison chart
of redeeming Certificates of Participation from the 1986 and 1989 issues ver-
sus retaining those funds for future city projects.
Mayor Silva requested a meeting with Ron Hayden, the Library Director, per-
taining to the ability of the library to support the additional staff and
maintenance for a larger facility.
Councilmember MacAllister requested clarification of the Sone & Youngberg
report. Mr. Sollers from Stone & Youngberg reported.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Green, to defer consideration of
defeasement until the City can assess the capital projects that are coming
forward and review the alternatives of those projects.
Councilmember MacAllister suggested an amendment to the motion that the item
is returned to Council no later than the first Council meeting following
budget approval. The maker of the motion agreed.
.The motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Green, to defer consideration of
defeasement until the City can assess the capital projects that are coming
forward and review the alternatives of those projects, to return to Council no
later than the first Council meeting following budget approval. The motion -
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille (Kelly - out of the room)
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Cost Figures Requested
Councilmember MacAllister directed staff to return to Council with the cost
figures relative to the payoff of the bonds.
(City Council) "SURF CITY HUNTINGTON BEACH" MARKETING STRATEGY (460.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director
regarding the need for Council review of the "Surf City Huntington Beach"
Marketing Strategy.
Ron Hayden, Library Director, presented a staff report.
Rich Barnard, Deputy City Administrator, reported.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Winchell, to direct staff to
proceed with the "Surf City Huntington Beach" Marketing Strategy as outlined
in the Attachment to the RCA dated January 6, 1992 on file in the Office of
the City Clerk. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille
(City Council) APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (GPAC) MEMBERS
- APPROVED (440.90)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Community
Development transmitting the proposed appointments to the General Plan
Advisory Committee.
Mike Adams, Community Development Director, presented a staff report.
Councilmember Green stated he had received a letter from the Huntington Beach
Automobile Dealers Association, Inc. requesting appointments to the City
General Plan Advisory Committee. He requested appointment for the following
members: Huntington Beach Acura: Primary - Lee Froelich, Alternate - Ed
Coscolluela, Terry York Ford.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to approve the appoint-
ment to the General Plan Advisory Committee as follows - Transportation
Commission: Primary - Albert Ward, Alternate - Ken Ward; Community Services
Commission: Primary - Elaine Craft, Alternate - Margaret Hickey; Historic
Resources Board: Primary - Jerry Person, Alternate - Elizabeth Binsack;
Environmental Board: Primary - Chuck Montero, Alternate - Bill Limehax;
Library Board: Primary - Hal McDonald, Alternate - Claire Hansen; Allied
Arts Board: Primary - Phil Mosbo, Alternate - May Shebel1; Ascon Landfill
Ad Hoc Committee: Primary - Beverly Titus; Council on Aging: Primary -
Jim Townsend, Alternate - Mary Jo Jefferies; Chamber of Commerce: Primary -
Dick Harlow; Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley Association of Realtors:
Primary - Kirk Kirkland, Alternate - Kent Pierce; HQ Downtown Business Asso-
ciation Formation Committee: Primary - Suzanne Bucama; Amigos de Bolsa
Chica: Primary - Lorraine Faber; Huntington Beach Tomorrow: Primary - Bob
Biddle; Home Council: Primary - Jack Bowland, Alternate - Dominick Tomaino;
Huntington Beach Acura: Primary - Lee Froelich, Alternate - Ed Coscolluela,
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appointed by Councilmember MacAllister; Debbie Cook appointed by Councilmember
Winchell; Phil Zisakis appointed by Councilmember Green; Greg DeWolf appointed
by Mayor Silva.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille
(Redevelopment Agency) CENTRAL PARK BURGERS LOSS OF GOODWILL AS A RESULT OF
RELOCATION - CLAIM DENIED - MAIN -PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (600.30)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Economic Development
Director regarding a claim filed by Central Park Burgers for loss of business
goodwill in the amount of $23,000 as a result of being relocated by the
Redevelopment Agency.
The City Attorney presented a staff report.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to deny the claim made by
Central Park Burgers for loss of goodwill and redirect staff to return to
Council with additional backup information or lower settlement figure. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: Kelly
ABSENT: Robitaille
(City Council) ORDINANCE NO. 3127 - ADOPTED - ALIGNMENT OF GARFIELD AVENUE
BETWEEN EDWARDS STREET AND GOLDENWEST STREET (800.90)
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."
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by MacAllister, to adopt Ordinance
No. 3127 for Council adoption. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille
COUNCILMEMBER MOULTON-PATTERSON COMMENDED CITY TREASURER FOR WISE INVESTMENTS
Councilmember Moulton -Patterson thanked Don Watson, City Treasurer, for his
conservative investments for the city.
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STAFF REPORT REQUESTED - HOLLY SEACLIFF GENERAL PLAN:
Councilmember Winchell requested a staff report on City monitoring of the
Holly Seacliff General Plan in regards to archaeology, grading, etc.
STAFF REPORT REQUESTED - STANDARDS FOR DEDICATED PARK LAND
Councilmember Winchell requested a staff report on standards for park land
parcels that is accepted by the city.
STAFF REPORT REQUESTED - EMERGENCY ROADS
Councilmember Winchell requested a staff report addressing the safety and
ability of emergency roads that are approved by the Fire and Police Depart-
ments to accommodate heavy equipment.
STATUS REPORT REQUESTED - GARFIELD AVENUE CONSTRUCTION
Councilmember Winchell requested a status report on the schedule of Garfield
Avenue work.
LEGAL ANALYSIS REQUESTED - LETTER READ BY B. DEVLIN RE: COULTRUP
Councilmember Winchell requested a legal analysis to the letter presented by
Barbara Devlin during the Public Comments portion of the meeting addressed to
the City Council dated January 6, 1992 Re: Barbara Devlin et al. v. City of
Huntington Beach. et al., 4 Civil No. G010751, Opinion, December 17, 1991.
re: Coultrup
STAFF REPORT REQUESTED - PEAR TREE REMOVAL
Councilmember Winchell requested a staff report on the proposed location of
the pear trees that are being moved from city hall. She stated that it was
important to relocate rather than destroy the trees.
BOLSA CHICA CONSERVANCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT - APPROVED - RICH
BARNARD
A motion was made by Green, seconded by Winchell, to appoint Rich Barnard to
the Bolsa Chica Conservancy Board of Directors. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille
STAFF REPORT REOUESTED - PUSH CARTS
Councilmember MacAllister requested a staff report in a timely manner on the
use of push carts used in Huntington Beach.
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COUNCILMEMBER MacALLISTER TO ATTEND CAL TRANS MEETING FOR INFORMATION
Councilmember MacAllister stated he would attend CalTrans meetings to obtain
facts on stripes and bike lanes.
COUNCIL STIPEND REDUCTION CONSIDERED - FAILED
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Silva, for Council to consider a
10% reduction of Council salary and expense accounts as a good faith gesture
towards citizens and staff. The motion FAILED by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Kelly
ABSENT: Robitaille
Monthly Billing For Dinners Approved
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to be billed on a monthly
basis for dinners at Council meetings. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister
NOES: Kelly
ABSENT: Robitaille
COUNCIL LIAISONS TO CITY RELATED BOARDS. COMMISSIONS. & COMMITTEES - APPOINT-
MENTS APPROVED
The City Clerk presented a communication from Mayor Silva dated
January.6, 1991 pertaining to the appointment of Council liaisons to city
related boards, commissions'; and committees.
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Green, to appoint the following:
Allied Arts Board - Jack Kelly, Linda Moulton -Patterson
Ascon (NESI) Landfill Ad Hoc Committee - Peter Green, Grace Winchell,
Board of Appeals - Jack Kelly
Bolsa Chica Planning Coalition - Peter Green, Linda Moulton -Patterson,
Jim Silva (alt.)
Community Svcs. Comm. - Peter Green, Earle Robitaille
Council on Aging - Grace Winchell, Linda Moulton -Patterson
Design Review Board - Jack Kelly, Grace Winchell (alt.)
Environmental Board - Peter Green, Linda Moulton -Patterson
Fourth of July Board - Don MacAllister, Peter Green
HCD Citizen Advisory - Jim Silva, Grace Winchell
Historic Resources Board - Grace Winchell, Peter Green
Human Resources Board - Jack Kelly, Grace Winchell
Huntington Harbour Waterways & Beaches - Jim Silva, Jack Kelly
Library Board - Grace Winchell, Jim Silva
Neighborhood Watch - Earle Robitaille
Personnel Commission - Jack Kelly, Jim Silva
Public Cable Television Auth. - Linda Moulton -Patterson, Don MacAllister
(alt.)
Redevelopment/Council Comm. - Peter Green, Grace Winchell, Jim Silva
Sister City Association - Don MacAllister, Jim Silva
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Transportation Comm. - Earle Robitaille, Jack Kelly
Youth Board - Jack Kelly, Peter Green
Fixed Guideway - Earle Robitaille, Don MacAllister
H.B. Visitors & Conf. Bureau - Don MacAllister, Earle Robitaille
O.C. Sanitation District - District #3 and #11 - Jim Silva-#3,
Robitaille-#3 (alt.), Grace Winchell-#11, Jack Kelly-#11 (alt.),
Moulton-Patterson-#ll (alt.), Don MacAllister-#ll
O.C. Vector Control Peter Green
W.O.C. Water Board - Earle Robitaille, Jim Silva
Santa Ana Flood (SARFA) - Jim Silva
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille
BUDGET TASK FORCE TO MEET WITH COMMITTEE
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Li nda
Mayor Silva stated a committee consisting of two downtown business owners,
Phil Inglee, Mr. Uberuaga, Mayor Silva, and Councilmember Winchell would meet
with the Budget Task Force on a Friday afternoon to discuss concerns.
Mr. Uberuaga stated he would arrange the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Silva adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Tuesday,
January 21, 1992 at 5:30 P.M. in Room B-8, Civic Center.
Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
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