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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 27, 1992
A videotape 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 7 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Silva led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
Winchell arrived at 7:06 p.m.
ABSENT: Green
PUBLIC COMMENTS
George Arnold spoke regarding fair business practices for affordable housing.
He spoke in opposition to any operable carts in the downtown area.
Jg5eph_Hazelett stated he had a daily six -mile bicycle commute and was a mem-
ber of a commuter bicycle club. He spoke in favor of striping bike lanes on
Pacific Coast Highway.
Don Harvey spoke pertaining to the street widening project on Pacific Coast
Highway. He stated that the cyclists would opt not to build the beach parking
lot in order to stop the widening of Pacific Coast Highway. He stated that it
was his understanding that two feet not four feet on either side as stated on
the staff RCA, was required. He also stated that he believed title to the
land was not necessary as it was owned by Cal -Trans or the city.
(City Counci D NOTICED HEARING - RESOLUTION OF NEED AND NECESSITY NO 6348 -
GARFIELD -AVENUE WIDENING BETWEEN GOLDENWEST & EDWARDS STREETS - (BLASGEN
PARCEL) (650.50)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for an Administrative
hearing to consider regarding the acquisition of property by eminent domain
for widening of Garfield Avenue between Goldenwest and Edwards Streets
(portion of A.P. #110-200-21)
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Bob Franz, Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services, presented a
staff report.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been
published and posted. No communications or written protests were received on
the matter.
The City Clerk presented Resolution of Need and Necessity No. 6348 for
Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC NECESSITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY WHICH IS A PORTION OF A PARCEL KNOWN AS THE BLASGEN PARCEL TO PERMIT
STREET WIDENING."
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
The City Clerk stated there had been no written requests from persons wishing
to speak.
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 of
Need and Necessity No. 6348. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED)
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration: (Winchell) Construction of Beach
Parking Lot below Bluffs, Plans & Specifications/Call for Bids CC-819; Road-
side Recreational Parking Project Application for AB 471 Funding; (Kelly) Bid
Award - D.B.X., Inc. - CC-730; Cooperative Agreement C-91-284 - CC-730.
Councilmember Winchell requested that the items pertaining to the Construction
of Beach Parking Lot below Bluffs, Plans & Specifications/Call for Bids CC-819
and the Roadside Recreational Parking Project Application for AB 471 Funding
be heard following the Status Report of Bicycle Lanes on Pacific Coast Highway
between Beach Boulevard and Goldenwest Street.
In answer to Councilmember Kelly's inquiry on the items pertaining to the bid
award to D.B.X. Incorporated and the Cooperative Agreement C-91-284, the
Public Works Director explained what the total financial figures included.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council approved the following items,
as recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
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(City Council/Redevelopment Aggnc- MINU#ES - APPROVED - Approved and
adopted minutes of Council/Agency adjourned regular meeting of
December 9, 1991 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(City Council) NOTICE Qf COMPLETION - APPROVED - TRAFFIC S.IGNAL. INTERCONNECT
PROJECT - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - STEINY & COMPANY. INC. - CC-793 (600.55) -
Accepted work completed by Steiny & Company Inc., related to the installation
of traffic signal interconnect project at various locations for a total cost
of $216,875.83 and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
(City Council) TRACT NO. 13656 - APPROVED - RELEASE OF GUARANTEE & WARRANTY
BOND - J . 14. PETERS/SAND DOLLAR DEVELOPMENT - SW CORNER BUSHARD.. ST &-ATLA IOTA
AVE - Approved release of the Guarantee and Warranty Bond for Tract No. 13656
located at southwest corner of Bushard Street and Atlanta Avenue and
instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the City Treasurer of
this action. (108)
(City Council)- _ BLUFFTOP LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - APPLICATION FOR AB 471
FUNDING - RESOLUTION NO. 6344 - ADOPTED (340.80) - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER THE
SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE 1989 FOR THE BLUFFTOP LAND-
SCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ACT AS
ITS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE."
(City Council) COASTAL BLUFFTOP STABILIZATION PROJECT - APPLICATION FOR AB
471 FUNDING - RESOLUTION NO. 6345 - ADOPTED (340.80) - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE. ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER THE
SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE 1989 FOR THE BLUFFTOP STABILI-
ZATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ACT AS ITS DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE."
(City Council) WARNER AVENUE MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PROJECT - APPLICATION FOR AB
471 FUNDING; - RESOLUTION NO. 6346 - ADOPTED (340.80) - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER THE
SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE 1989 FOR THE WARNER AVENUE
MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ACT AS
ITS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE."
(City Council) BID AWARD - APPROVED_- TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS & MEDIAN
MODIFICATIONS_ ON BEACH BLVD AT NEWMAN AVE & TERRY DR - D. B. X.. INC. -
CC-730 (600.55) - Accepted the low bid of D. B. X., Inc. in the amount of
$251,246 for the installation of traffic signals and median modifications on
Beach Boulevard at Newman Avenue and Terry Drive, authorize the Director of
Public Works to expend $280,370.60 to cover contract costs of $251,246 and
estimated construction change orders of $25,124.60 and anticipated
"incidental" expenditures of $4,000, hold bid bonds on the lowest three
bidders until execution of contract and filing of bonds, rejected all other
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bids and directed the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidders and return
their bid bonds. The bids were as follows:
D.B.X. Incorporated $251,246
Paul Gardner Corporation 256,999
Signal Maintenance Incorporated 278,055
Baxter—Griffen Incorporated 297,717
Steiny and Company 314,125
B & D Electric 402,783
(Cityn it PERATIVE AGREEMENT — 1-2 4 — APPROVED — INSTALLATION OF
TRAFFIC SI NALS & MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS ON BEACH BQULEVARD 1T TERRY/NEMMAN —
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY — CC773 (600.25) — Approved and
authorized execu— tion of Cooperative Agreement C-91-284 between the City and
the Orange County Transportation Authority for installation of traffic signals
and median improvements on Beach Boulevard at the intersection of Terry Drive
and Newman Avenue.
(Cityn it REPORT OF BICYCLE —LANES QN PACIFIC HIGHWAY BTWN
BEACH_ BLV,D & GOLDENWE T ST — RECEIVED AND FILED -_ _REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
REQUESTED (930.20)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
regarding a request from a bicyclist group that Cal —Trans provide a bicycle
lane on Pacific Coast Highway between Beach Boulevard and Goldenwest Street.
The Public Works Director presented a staff report reciting the history of the
proposed widening and the results of recent meetings with different agendas.
He stated as a result of the meeting between Cal —Trans and the bicyclists
Cal —Trans had agreed to asphalt a two —foot gutter pan.
Jim Otterson, Traffic Engineer, reported on the history and projected use and
used a sketch to show rights—of,way on Pacific Coast Highway. He spoke
regarding traffic studies of traffic and bicycle accidents between Newport
Boulevard and Goldenwest Street.
Dale _Ratz-s-Laff, Advanced Planning, Deputy District Director, Cal —Trans, and
Lance Kyn k, Project Management, Deputy District Director, Cal —Trans, were
present to answer questions from the Council.
Discussion was held between Council and Cal —Trans representatives. In
response to Councilmember Wincheli's question regarding striping, Mr. Ratzlaff
stated he would pursue the possibility of striping even though there was a
curb. Councilmember Robitaille asked if Cal —Trans had been involved in
helping to finance bike trails other than on state highways. Mr. Ratzlaff
stated that under Proposition 116 there was $20,000,000 set aside for commuter
routes which do not have to be on a state highway. Councilmember Robitaille
stated that an alternative might be to produce bike trails off the highway
that are safer for everybody and do not have to mix with pedestrians. Mr.
Ratzlaff stated that a dual bike path on the beach side that would separate
bicyclists from pedestrians was presented at the workshop.
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A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to receive and file the
status report of bicycle lanes on Pacific Coast Highway between Beach
Boulevard and Goldenwest Street. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
Councilmember Moulton —Patterson requested the City Attorney to review the
contract between Cal —Trans and the City.
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A P;WRVAPRO E — L M BID — 1 — AUTHORIZED (600.80)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain—
ing to the plans, specifications and a cost estimate for Phase I construction
of a Beach Parking Lot below the bluffs, adjacent to Pacific Coast Highway.
The Public Works Director presented a staff report.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to approve the item
pertaining to the construction of the beach parking lot below the bluffs and
Resolution No. 6343.
Councilmember Winchell requested that
of beach parking lot below bluffs
separately. The maker of the motion
the items pertaining to the construction
and Resolution No. 6343 be voted on
agreed.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to approve plans and
specifications for construction of beach parking lot below the bluffs adjacent
to Pacific Coast Highway between Eleventh and Goldenwest Streets, to authorize
Director of Public Works to solicit bids, and to approve sample construction
contract subject to award of contract to Council approved lowest responsible
bidder. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Silva,
NOES: Moulton —Patterson,
ABSENT: Green
MacAllister, Kelly
Winchell
— ADOPTED (340.80)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-
ing to the applications for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation
Program requiring Council approval of a Resolution certifying approval of the
application before submittal.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6343 for Council adoption — "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION
PROGRAM UNDER THE SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE 1989 FOR THE
ROADSIDE RECREATIONAL PARKING LOT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRA-
TOR TO ACT AS ITS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE."
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A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No.
6343 for Council adoption. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ASSENT: Green
2MUNDRO NQJE AND TRUSI DEED -3EVEN LOTS N FIFTH ST TWN PCH
WALNUT ST
The Finance Director reported on the matter.
(City Council) REPORT ON CARTSlKIOSKS IN _ DOWNTOWN/MAIN P"ENADE._AR€A -
SIDEKALK VALES & QUIMR VENDORS (100.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Community
Services regarding the operation of carts/kiosks in the downtown area and Main
Promenade Plaza Area.
Ron Hagan, Community Services Director, presented a staff report using slides.
Councilmember Winchell stated that an additional issue was in need of identi-
fication. She stated the Downtown Specific Plan public open space amenities
were identified as things that have to be provided by private development and
that was another thing that staff needed to discuss --whether or not they can
be allowed in the designated open space amenities.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Silva to approve the establishment
of a committee of the Public Works Director, Community Development Director,
Economic Development Director and Community Services Director, along with five
downtown business representatives to develop guidelines and policies for
Council approval regarding vending permits pertaining to the operation of
carts/kiosks, sidewalk sales, and outside vendors in the Main Promenade, other
downtown private areas, and on public rights -of -way; and direct staff to
return within 45 days for Council approval. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
Temporary Permit Granted
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to grant a temporary
permit to the vendor in the application process and place a moratorium on
potential applications for ninety days. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
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GENERAL PUR ADVISORY COMITTEC APPOINTMENT APPRUVED - DICK KEUER 0 10.20)
A motion was made by Robitaille, seconded by MacAllister, to appoint Dick
Kelter to the General Plan Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES; Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
SMING ORDINANCE_ AMENDMENT - CONTINUEU TO 2/3 92 (640.10)
The City Clerk presented materials relating to smoking dated January 6, 1991
and January 16, 1992.
A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Winchell, to direct staff
to bring back an amendment to Municipal Code, Chapter 9.08, Section 9.08.080
such that the minimum occupancy would be eliminated entirely and the percen-
tage of non-smoking seating would be increased to 50%.
A substitute motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Winchell,
continue the item pertaining to the Smoking Ordinance Amendment to
February 3, 1992 and direct staff to return to Council with an analysis
feasibility of 75% rather than 50% and when occupancy is below 50, non-smoking
area should be 100%. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Kelly
NOES: MacAllister
ABSENT: Green
GENERAL„ PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT APPROVED - GERALD CHAPMAN
(110.20)
A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by MacAllister, to appoint
Gerald Chapman to the General Plan Advisory Committee. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
STAFF TO RETURN WITH PRQCEDURE FOR APPLICATION BY CITY FOR ZONE CHANGE -
APPROVED - PENINSULA PUMP CO - 7511 WARNER AVE - (ZONE CHANGE PREVIOU.SlY
DENIED 1 6/92) (450.20)
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to direct staff to return
with a procedure by which the City can make application to change the zoning
on an approximately 7,500 square foot (net) parcel of property located at 7511
Warner Avenue from 12 (Medium Density Residential) to M1 (Limited Manufactur-
ing). (Peninsula Pump Company) Zone Change denied 1/6/92. The notion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell
ABSENT: Green
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Councilmember MacAllister directed staff to add a School Board representative
to the General Plan Advisory Committee; to send a letter to the schools
requesting an elementary school representative and a high school represen-
tative.
GENERAL PLAIN ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOUTMENT - NATALIE KOTSCH (110.20)
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by MacAllister, to appoint Natalie Kotsch
to the General Plan Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, MacAllister, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
BUDGET STUDY SESSION = REPORT PRESENTED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The City Clerk presented material from the City Administrator entitled Budget
Study Session -Policy Guidelines for 1 992/93 General Fund Budges Preparation
dated January 24, 1992.
The City Administrator summarized the Policy Guidelines using slides.
Council presented their concerns.
ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT 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., Monday,
February 3, 1991, Room B-8, Civic Center. 1� L&
Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk Mayor/Chairman