HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-02-01MINUTES
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Room B-8, Civic Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, February 1, 1993
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Wincheil 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._RQLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva
Sullivan, Leipzig - arrived 5:38 p.m.
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION - PRESENTATIONY_ SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY CONTROL DISTRICT AND
UNML REGARQJN!G,..UNOCAL FACILITY (FORT APACH.EI
UNOCAL CORPORATION REPORT BY RANDALL SHIPLEY, SANTA FE SPRINGS DISTRICT LAND
MANAGER, WESTERN REGION, NORTH A14ERICAN OIL & GAS DIVISION
Rgndall Ship1gy, Santa Fe Springs District Land Manager, presented an update
on the various activities at Fort Apache (Unocal Facility). He stated it was
an oil and water separation facility that had been operating for 30 years.
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT REPORT BY BEN SHAW, MANAGER,
ENERGY BRANCH
Ben Shaw, Manager, Energy Branch, South Coast Air Quality Management District,
stated there were 600 similar operations in the District complying within
rules and regulations since their existence in the mid 1960's. He stated the
facility had been monitored by means of testing and that he believed that a
good job had been done. He distributed material on the micrometeorological
and ambient air monitoring results of November 3 and 5, 1992 and stated a full
report would be ready in a week to ten days.
Ben Shaw answered inquiries from the Council.
Mary Gray spoke pertaining to the health hazards she believed to exist due to
the facility and how it had affected her daughter's health. She stated two
chemicals had been found in her daughter's system that she believed were there
due to living next to the facility.
Anagr4„ Rasheed stated she believed that she had smelled fumes from the
facility daily and was getting ill. She stated she had been unable to find
out what the fumes were. She stated she moved to an area one block from the
ocean and she has ceased to become ill.
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In answer to a citizen's inquiry pertaining to the citation made by South
Coast Air Quality Management District to Unocal, Ben Shaw stated a tank had
been outgassi ng and that it should not be if the control system had a proper
vacume. He stated they did not check to see what the gases were.
In response to Councilmember Bauer, Fire Chief Dolder stated he would schedule
a tour of the facility.
Discussion was held between the Council and Randall Shipley. Mr. Shipley
described the process the facility uses to separate the water and oil. He
stated it was an air tight system. He invited anyone interested to tour the
facility.
Bob Young, Production Foreman, stated that South Coast Air Quality Management
District inspects the facility when there is a complaint as well as performing
annual inspections at Unocal.
(Cityn it DISCUSSION B N - APPEAL F PLANNIN
COMMISSION'SDENIAL OF COi-DITIQNAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 92-17 - 16182 PCH
- (SECOND DRIVEWAY ACCESS/COMMERCIAL SITE) (420.50)
The City Administrator stated the public hearing pertaining to the Conditional
Exception No. 92-17 should be opened and continued.
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MI SI A I COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT N 2- 0 - 16335 NIANTI
QIR - (REQUEST_TQ ADD 489_SO. FT. TWO-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO STORY
RESIDENCE) (420.80)
In response to Councilmember Bauer's inquiry, the City Attorney described the
procedure for Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.
(Cityn it DISCIUSSIONAELD R: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTRTWNITY
AND VAN M ARCHITECTS SITE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS-- OAK VIEW BRANCH
LIBRARY - - 74 (600.10)
In response to Councilmember Silva's inquiry pertaining to the source of fund-
ing, Ron Hayden, Library Services Director, stated it would be from the
Community Development Block Grant and that there was a need to prepare site
plans for the location of the library adjacent to Oak View School in order to
facilitate obtaining the grant.
In response to Councilmember Leipzig's inquiry pertaining to the low bidder,
Ron Hayden, Library Services Director, stated there were other factors to
consider.
CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the Redevelopment Agency to Government
Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to its negotiator regarding negotia-
tions with Couitrup Development Corporation concerning the purchase/sale/
exchange/lease of the property located between Main Street, Pacific Coast
Highway and 5th and Walnut - Main -Pier Phase II. (120.80)
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RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 6:10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 6:55 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDWEL0PMENIr AGENCY
Mayor Winchell adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Friday,
February 5, 1993, at 3:00 P.M. at the Chamber of Commerce, 2100 Main Street,
Suite 200, 2nd floor, Huntington Beach, California.
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
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPM€NT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, February 1, 1993
A videotape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Winchell 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, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
ABSENT: None
FLAG CEREMONY AND INVOCATION
The Flag Ceremony was led by Cub Scouts Pack 101, Webelos Scorpian, Den 1 and
Wolves, Den 2 from Smith and Kettler Schools. Co -Leaders Susan Virgil and
Anita Lawrence. The invocation was given by Father Guss from Sts. Simon and
Jude Catholic Church.
PRESENTATION -- DONATIONS PRESENTED TO AL.L,EU ARTS BARD & HUNTINGTON BEACH
ART CENTER FOUNDATION
The, fol-lowing donations were presented to Mayor Grace Winchell and City
Councilmembers and Bob Goodrich and Diana Casey, Chairman of the Huntington
Beach Art Center Foundation, and Lloyd Baron, member of the Foundation and the
Allied Arts Board:
Donna Drasner for Kaiser Permanente - $ 5,000
Don Jankowiak for GTE Directories - $ 5,000
The Gumbiner Foundation of - $15,000
R TI ATI NT D M HUNTINGTON BEACH LIBRARY EXPANSION
PROJECT
The following donations were presented to Mayor Grace Winchell and City
Councilmembers for the Huntington Beach Library Expansion Project:
Diane Schochet, President, Friends of the Library $ 25,000
Bruce Powers, President, Library Patrons Foundation $ 25,000
Anna Dreifus, President, Friends of the Children's Library $ 10,000
Lorraine Faber, Public Facilities Corporation $100,000
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REPORT REPRESENTATIVE OF ORANGE COUNTY EMA REGARDING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS T�
THE TALBERT VALLEY CHANNEL SYSTEM
Phillip Jones, Senior Civil Engineer, Orange County Environmental Management
Agency, Department of Public Works, Design Division, Flood Control Design
Section, will present a brief slide overview of the proposed improvements to
the Talbert Valley Channel system: Huntington Beach Channel, Talbert Channel,
and Fountain Valley Channel. Overview will emphasize this year's proposed
construction project.
Discussion was held between Council and Phillip Jones pertaining to the
channels and flood control.
UPDATE - SANTA ANA FLOOD AGENCY MEETING
Councilmember Silva, Santa Ana Flood Agency member. stated that even though
the project along Santa Ana River is taking place the funding is still being
sought annually from the. Federal government. He stated there would be a group
of councilmembers attending the League of Cities in March and would be lobby-
ing with the appropriate committees.
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Councilmember Sullivan stated he had attending the League of Cities for three
days and that it was outstanding. He stated that the League of Cities gives
Counciimembers a chance to interface with Councilmembers statewide and that it
was a valuable experience.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Roethlisberger stated he had two students who attend Huntington Beach
High School and that he had obtained a display panel for the high school to
promote Bingo. He asked Council if it was appropriate to use the display
panel as a sign.
Mayor Winchell suggested to John Roethlisberger that he speak about the matter
of signs with the Community Development Director.
Martin Baird, Huntington by the Sea Mobile Home Park resident, stated there
were a variety of mobilehome problems to deal with and that he wanted to thank
the Council for making a sincere effort to review the situation. He stressed
the desire to keep a town hall atmosphere so that all citizens could give and
receive input.
Melisse Bridges requested increased active participation by the Council in the
investigation of the Unocal facility. She stated the facility was across from
a grade school and that she believed it presented health risks.
Randal Shipley, Unocal representative, stated there would be a meeting at
7:30 p.m., March 4, 1993 at the Meadowlark Country Club. He announced a
telephone number for citizens to reach a Unocal representative -- 800+339-5679.
Councilmember Sullivan asked Randal Shipley to include the Council on the
mailing list.
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Gene Gott presented a letter and questionnaire dated February 1, 1993 to
Councilmembers and the City Clerk. He stated he would like a response and
would abide with their decision.
Philip Bau-mfeld, Community Forum Huntington Beach member, presented to Council
and the City Clerk a copy of their proposed charter amendment regarding the
process by which a vacant council seat is to be filled. He stated it would be
presented to the voters in the 1993 election.
Taylor Shaw -Bass and Bryan fir_ gam, Community Forum Huntington Beach members,
urged Council to support their proposed charter amendment pertaining to the
process by which a vacant council seat is to be filled.
Diane McCue, Community Forum Huntington Beach member, stated that membership
to the Community Forum Huntington Beach was open to any Huntington Beach
resident. She stated there was no corporate membership and that the address
was 419 Main Street, Suite 284, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
Anna Dreifus urged Council to expand the Council's intent to include the mesa
and to include acquisition funding in the Bolsa Chica Wetland Restoration and
not just preservation and restoration funding.
Flossie Horgan, Bolsa Chica Land Trust member, stated the Council should
direct staff to locate and identify acquisition funds for the Bolsa Chica
wetlands and to broaden the language to include uplands, wetlands and bluffs.
She stated there was an issue of redefining what community development means.
Lionel Okun, Leisure World Seal Beach resident, spoke in support of Flossie
Horgan's position on the Bolsa Chica. He expressed his concerns that
additional road traffic would follow any development.
Jan Vanders l oot , Bill Gregory, rr y Wgng., Juana Mueller, Eileen Murphy, and
Nancy D,gngven requested Council to explore funding to encompass the mesa in
the Bolsa Chica Wetland Restoration and to expand the language in the
resolution to include the uplands, wetlands, and bluffs.
Terry Dolton, representing Amigos de Bolsa Chica, spoke. in support of the
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Restoration and stated there was a need to involve the
citizens of this community.
George Arnold spoke in opposition to the Police Department expanding their
parking lot behind City Hall because of additional noise and cost. He stated
the Driftwood Mobilehomes could remain at their present location instead of
the city buying them.
Jonathan_ Woolf-Wil.li5 congratulated Council for appointing the most qualified
person for the vacant council seat, Ralph Bauer. He stated he believed that
the Coalition Plan was now obsolete, and he urged Council to proceed with the
Bolsa Chica restoration. He stated its highest best use would be to make it
restored public use and open space.
BOLSA CHICA SCHEDULE UPDATE
The City Administator presented an update on the Bolsa Chica schedule. He
stated the EIR and.EIS had been finished on December 11, 1992 and that after
revision and public review the final EIR would be before the Planning
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STATE BUDGET - IMPACT ON CITY BUDGET
The City Administrator reported on the Governor's budget and the possible
impact to the city. He stated that in terms of the General Fund property tax
reduction Huntington Beach had the highest amount cut in the County ($4.8
million).
In response to Mayor Winchell, Bob Franz, Deputy City Administrator/Adminis
trative Services, reported on the reduction.
REFINANCING CERJIFICATE F PARTI IPATI
The City Administrator stated that Moody's Investors Service of New York had
reviewed the city's bond ratings as a part of the city's refinancing of 1986
and 1989 Certificates of Participation. He stated that the savings generated
on refunding the debt was $2 million over the life of the issue.
STAFF REQUEST: SDATIE MANDATED PROGRAMS LIST
Councilmember Robitaille requested from staff a list of all the state mandated
programs that require funding under SB 90 that remain unfunded.
Councilmember Sauer suggested that the aid of other cities be enlisted.
Mayor Winchell stated that the League of Cities was prepared to lobby heavily
at the state level.
F T E PERMIT N - NI LE' S RESTAURANT NE CORNER
IN --(AC(XJSIIC LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING),(420.40)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following:
APPLICATION NUMBER Conditional Use Permit No. 90-50 (Six Month Review)
APPLICANT Michael Niccole
LOCATION 520 Main Street (Northeasterly corner of Main Street and Sixth
Street)
ZONE Downtown Specific Plan, District 6
REQUE5T To review compliance to the conditions set forth in Conditional Use
Permit No. 90-50 which was approved by the City Council on October 7, 1991.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 5301, Class 1
of the California Environmental Quality Act.
COASTAL STATUS Not applicable (unless in coastal zone)
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
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The Community Development Director presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to continue the
item pertaining to the six month review of Conditional Use Permit No. 90-50 to
February 16, 1993 and to hear speakers who cannot return on February 16, .1993.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open and stated Council would hear those
persons who were not able to return February 16, 1993 for the continued public
hearing.
20 Christian -Craig presented material to Council listing the problems in
violation of the variance for Niccole's Restaurant, and she requested Council
to continue the six-month review. She stated that her driveway had been
repeatedly blocked.
In response to Councilmember Sullivan's inquiry, Jo Christian -Craig stated she
had only seen the back door to Niccole's closed one time and that she had
observed musicians with amplification on three occasions.
Barry Klazuc4 spoke in support of Niccole's Restaurant stating the staff was
courteous; he had never heard amplified music, and saw no problems with
customers.
In response to Councilmember Silva's inquiry, Barry Klazuca stated he.lived
three blocks away from Niccole's Restaurant.
T. J. Roman stated he lived behind Niccole's Restaurant and that he believed
extended hours and amplified music would cause problems in the neighborhood.
Judy Rosenbloom expressed hope that music could continue at Niccole's and that
she had not heard music outside of the restaurant.
In response to Mayor Winchell's inquiry, Judy Rosenbloom stated she was a
resident of Long Beach.
Susan Zi saki S stated she was opposed to mixed -use and that the conditions for
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-50 had not been met. She stated the back door
was not closed and that there were parking problems.
Gus Zisakis distributed material to Council and stated he manages five apart-
ment buildings and the glass shop. He stated Conditional Use Permit No. 90=50
should be eliminated. He also stated that the dumpsters that were only 20
feet away from the building were left open.
Lauren Skeels spoke in support of Conditional Use Permit No. 90-50 and stated
the amplification of the instruments was to balance the volume.
Suzanne Beukema stated her business shares a wall with Niccole's Restaurant
and that she tries to coexist peacefully with Niccole's and the residents.
She stated she had not heard any music.
Michael Niccole, applicant, stated that he had checked with two businesses and
the residents within 100 yards of his restaurant and that 95% were in support
of Conditional Use Permit No. 90-50 which meant that everyone but three house-
holds were in support.
Michael Niccole answered questions from the Council. 185
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Following discussion, the motion made by Silva, seconded by Moulton -Patterson,
to continue the public hearing pertaining to the six month review of
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-50 to February 16, 1993. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Following discussion between Council and staff, Councilmember Silva directed
the City Administrator to schedule a meeting between the involved parties to
work out a solution.
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following:
APPLI AT N NUMBER Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 92-17
APPLICANT/APPELLANT Fred Hadjian
LOCATION 16182 Pacific Coast Highway
ZlE Visitor Serving Commercial - Coastal Zone
REOUEST This is an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional
Exception (Variance) No. 92-17 which is a request to add a second driveway
access with no internal circulation from Pacific Coast Highway to an existing
commercial site. The request includes providing an additional parking space
and relocation of the existing trash enclosure.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15305, Class 5
of the California Environmental Quality Act.
COASTALTAT This project is located in the Coastal Zone but may be
categorically excluded from coastal development permits pursuant to
Section 989.5.3.13(g), which exempts minor variances that do not pertain to
height and that do not negatively impact coastal access or view corridors,
from coastal development permits.
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.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Silva, to reset the public hearing
pertaining to Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 92-17 to February 16, 1993
and direct renotification. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESIDENCE) (420.80)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider the following:
APPLICATI-ONNUMBER Appeal of the approval of Coastal Development Permit
No. 92-30
APPLICANT Jon Wierks
APPELLANT Barry Ross on behalf of Roscoe McKeehan
LOCATUN_ 16335 Niantic Circle
.ZQ�ff Rl-CZ (Low Density Residential - Coastal Zone)
REQUIST Appeal to the Planning Commission's denial of an appeal to the
approval by the Zoning Administrator of Coastal Development Permit No. 92-30
which is a request to add a 489 sq. ft. two-story addition to an existing
two-story residence in Huntington Harbor.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1
of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Q2STAL STATUS APPEALABLE This project is in the appealable portion of the
coastal zone.
Under the provisions of the HBOC, 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.
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 Community Development Director presented a staff report using slides.
The City Clerk reported she had received an informal petition bearing 35
signatures of persons opposed to the Coastal Development Permit including a
letter and photographs from one of the petitioners.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Barry Ross, on behalf of Roscoe McKeehan, stated the request for the two-story
addition would block his client's view of the harbor. He read statutes and
cited a recent case.
In response to Councilmember Silva's inquiry, Barry Ross stated there was no
recorded view easement.
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Jon dierks, applicant, spoke in support of the Planning Commission's action on
Coastal Development Permit No. 92-30.
Frank Gilia and Richard McAlpine spoke in support of the appeal stating that
Roscoe McKeehan should be able to keep his view.
Roscoe McKeehan, appellant, distributed renderings to the Council showing view
blockage. He stated he had delivered an informal petition to Council with 36
signatures of persons in opposition to the appeal. He stated that if Jon
Wierks would limit his addition, they could live compatibly.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no
further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the
Mayor.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Moulton -Patterson to uphold the
appeal filed pertaining to Coastal Development Permit No. 92-30 contingent
upon approving the appeal with findings and conditions
Council discussion was held pertaining to findings to uphold the appeal.
The maker of the motion removed the motion.
Following further discussion, a motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by
Moulton -Patterson, to continue the item pertaining to Coastal Development
Permit No. 92-30, staff to have discussion with applicant, including possible
redesign; City Attorney to develop findings and conditions for upholding the
appeal. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Silva
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS RE.NDVED)
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration: (Councilmembers Bauer and Silva)
Professional Services Contract Between City and Van Roon Architects; (Council -
member Sullivan) Resolution No. 6462, Road Improvement Transportation
Authority Funding; (Councilmembers Sullivan and Leipzig) Resolution No. 6463,
Beach Blvd Underground Utility District; (Councilmembers Robitaille and Bauer)
Contract Between City and City of Costa Mesa for Jail Services; (Councilmember
Bauer) Adopt -A -Block Program for Downtown Area; (Councilmember Leipzig) Grant
of Easement from City to Southern California Edison Company; (Council members
Bauer and Leipzig) Legal Services Agreement, American Trader Oil Spill.
ENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APP
On motion by Moulton -Patterson, second Sullivan, Council approved the follow-
ing items, as recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(Cityn it/R v Agency) MINUTES - APPROVE - Approved and
adopted the minutes of the Council/Agency adjourned regular meeting of
January 4, 1993 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(City Council) GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM _CITY TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
COMPANY- AP NICATION TONER --WARMER AVENUE FIR
STATION PARKING LOT (650.80) - Approved the granting by the city to Southern
California Edison Company of an easement to install Lthe electric service for
the "SMART SMR" facility to be located, in the NW corner of the parking lot at
the Warner Fire Station near the intersection of Warner Avenue and Pacific
Coast Highway and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk.
(City -Council) FIRST AMENDED GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT BETHEEN CI1y AND SMART.
SMR - APPROVED - COMMUNICATION TONER - WARNER AVENUE FIRE STATION --PA
LOT (600.10) - Approved and authorized execution of the First Amended Ground
Lease Agreement between the city and Smart SMR of California, Inc. for the
Warner Avenue Fire Station. The Ground Lease Agreement approved by Council on
November 16. 1992 provided for a five year lease with five successive one year
terms, this amendment corrects the wording to allow a five year lease and to
allow the lessee .the right to extend the term for five successive five year
periods.
PARCEL MAP NO. 92-229- APPROVED - FRANK MERENDA - 17222
17242 GOTHARD ST (420.70) - Approved final Parcel Map No. 92-229 pursuant to
the mandatory findings set forth by the Zoning Administrator to instruct the
City Clerk to affix her signature to the maps and release the map to the
county for processing.
(City Council) HUMAN. RESOURCES. ___fflARD.._APPOINTMENTS - APPROVED (110.20) -
Approved the appointment of Cheryl Villasenor to fill remainder of Diane
Shilton's term to expire September 30, 1993; of Jerry Nottke to fill remainder
of Ben Davis' term to expire September 30, 1994; David Bishop to fill
remainder of Barbara Youngblood's term to expire September 30, 1995 and Bryan
Bridges, punn Hallman and Betty Kennedy to four year terms expiring
September 30, 1996 to fill vacancies created by the term expirations of Fran
Andrade, Tom Cher and Tanya Grimes, respectively.
(600.10) - (1) Authorized the establishment of a grant fund of $585,000 for
the construction of various traffic signal interconnection and coordination
related construction projects and preparation of traffic signal coordination
and timing plans; (2) Approved the selection of Mohle-Grover and Associates to
prepare traffic signal timing and coordination plans for the various arterial
streets in Growth Management Area No. 6 and authorized execution by the Mayor
and City Clerk of a consultant agreement for a fee of $244,000 and (3)
Authorized the Director of Public Works to expend $250,000 to cover contract
costs of $244,000 for traffic signal coordination and timing plan preparation
and estimated change orders of $6,000.
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(CitvCguncii.) APPOINTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONERS--- APPROVED -
SMI][}I/SISKER/BOWLAND (110.20) - Appointed Philip Smith tb fill the unexpired
term created by the resignation of Greg Tardy to expire June 30, 1993.
Appointed John Sisk r to fill the unexpired term of the late Albert Ward to
expire June 30, 1995. Appointed, on an emergency basis pending compliance
with the Maddy Act posting requirements, Jack Bowland to fill the unexpired
term created by the resignation of Thomas Rowe to expire June 30, 1993.
(City Counci]) pQLICE STATION PARKING LOT EXPANSION - APPROVED - SIO POLICE
B . ADJACENT TO MAIN ST- P FOR BID - APPRDVAL
QE SAMPLE CONTRACT - CC-869 (600.80) - Approved the, Plans and Specifications
and authorized the Director of Public Works to solicit bids for construction
of the Police Station Parking Lot Expansion - CC-869, and approved the
attached sample contract, subject to award of the construction to the lowest
responsible bidder.
(City Council)_._. CALL FOR _BIDS - APPROVED - MUNICIPAL ARTS CENTER
REHABILITATION PROJECT - APPROVAL OF SAMPLE CONTRACT — -753 (600.80) -
Approved the sample construction contract for the Municipal Arts Center
Rehabilitation Project subject to future approval of the lowest responsible
bidder. (Bids to be received and opened on 2/26/93.)
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-„Q-;874 (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-
ing to the proposed Oak View Brance Library, CC-874.
The City Administrator reported.
Ron Hayden, Library Services Director, reported on funding options.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by
Leipzig, to approve and authorize execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of a
Professional Service Contract with Van Roon Architects in the amount of
$12,551 to prepare site plans and specifications for the location of a branch
public library adjacent to Oak View, School. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Silva
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-
ing to matching funds from Orange County Combined Transportation Funding
Program for fiscal years 1993/94 and 1994/95.
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The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6462 for Council adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE
SUBMITTAL OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS) TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM."
(For the repair, rehabilitation and widening of arterial streets and signal
projects for FY 93/94 and FY 94/95.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Leipzig, to continue the item
pertaining to Resolution No. 6462 to February 16, 1993. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Silva - out of the room)
Council)I - APQPTED - BEACH BLVD UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT - WARNER AVE TO HEIL AVE - SETS PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2116193 (350.20)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
pertaining to Beach Boulevard Underground utility District, Warner Avenue to
Heil Avenue.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6463 for Council adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY (COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CALLING A
PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY OR
WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON
BEACH BOULEVARD BETWEEN WARNER AND HEIL AVENUES."
The Public Works Director reported..
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Leipzig to -adopt Resolution
No. 6463. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City_ COunci1) CONTRACT BTWN CITY AND CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR JAIL SERVICES -
APPROVED - BOOKING & DETENTION SERVICES (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-
ing to Contract for Jail Services with the City of Costa Mesa.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to approve and
authorize execution of an Intergovernmental Service Agreement between the City
of Huntington Beach and the City of Costa Mesa for Detention at the Huntington
Beach Police Department of Detainees held in custody by the Costa Mesa Police
Department at a charge to the City of Costa Mesa of $125 for booking and first
day's lodging and $41.15 for each additional day. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer,: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
'NOES: None
ABSENT: None 1
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(City Council) ADOPT -A -BLOCK PROGRAM FOR DOWNTOWN AREA - APPROVED (800.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-
ing to Adopt -A -Block Program.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Sullivan, to
approve a pilot Adopt -A -Block Program for the downtown area and authorize the
redirection of funds in the amount of $1,500 previously budgeted for other
purposes. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM CITY TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
COMPANY - CONTINUED TO 2116/93 - OIL NELL REMOVAL - HIS OF EDWARDS STREET/
ELLIS AVE (650.80)
The City C1 erk presented a communication from the City Administrator pertain-
ing to the Edison Easement Deed.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to continue the
item pertaining to the easement deed from city to Southern California Edison
Company to February 16, 1993. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) AMENDMENT N0. 1 - APPROVED - LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - JAMES
H. ACKERMAN - AMERICAN TRADER OIL SPILL (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Attorney pertaining to
payment of outside counsel retained for litigation arising out of American
Trader Oil Spill.
The City Attorney answered questions from the Council.
The City Administrator reported.
In response to Councilmember Sullivan's request, the City Attorney stated she
would arrange a meeting with James Ackerman and Councilmember Sullivan and any
other interested Councilmembers less than four.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Silva, to authorize and appropriate
$42,000 to pay balance of legal billing, (2) approve and authorize execution
of Amendment No. 1 to Legal Service Agreement and (3) authorize and appropri-
ate $100,000 for 1992. The motion carried by the following roll tali vote:
AYES: Bauer, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson - out of the room)
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(Cityn il1R v l n Agency) DMENT - APPR VED - FY 2/
$1,000,000 FOR DRIFTWOOD_ NOBILEHOME ANNUAL BUYOUTS (320.45)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Economic Development
Director regarding an amendment to the FY 1992/93 budget of $1,000,000 for the
annual Driftwood buyouts per the Driftwood Acquisition and Relocation
Agreement.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Bauer, to:
1. Authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000 to acquire ten Driftwood
mobile homes through a lottery, pay related escrow fees, and authorize
the Executive Director to execute all appropriate documents.
2. Approve a $1,000,000 budget amendment and appropriation to the Waterfront
Mobile Home Capital Project Account (Main -Pier Project Area) from the
Main -Pier unappropriated fund balance.
3. Authorize the disposition of the acquired vacant mobile homes through
public bidding (following all appropriate procedures) and clean up of the
sites as necessary using revenue up to $10,000 from the sale of the
vacant mobile homes.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City1 ORDINANCE NO, 3187- ADOPTED - SPEED LIMIT FOR BUSHARD ST BTNN
BROOKHURST ST AND-GARFIELD AVE (580.60)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3187 for Council adoption - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A NEW
PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT FOR BUSHARD STREET BETWEEN BROOKHURST STREET AND
GARFIELD AVENUE." (Sets speed limit at 45 M.P.H.)
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt Ordinance
No. 3187 after reading by title. The motion carried by the following roll.
call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Cityn i ORDINANCE NO. 3188 AMETED - -SPEED LIMIT FOR BROOKHURST ST
RTNN PACIFIC T HWY AND GAREIELD AVE(580.60)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3188 for Council adoption - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A NEW PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMIT FOR BROOKHURST STREET BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND GARFIELD
AVENUE." (Sets speed limit at 45 M.P.H.) )
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A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt Ordinance
No. 3188 after reading by title. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) ORDINANCE NO. 3179 - ADOPTED - CHAPTER 9602.3 - RESIDENTIAL
USES - PARKING PROVISIONS - DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN - LCP 20-91 (-80a.89)
`tzo• Is -
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3179 for Countil adoption - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING
CHAPTER 9602.3 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL
USES." Amends Article 960 and the Downtown Specific Plan related to parking
provisions - Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 2091.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt Ordinance
No. 3179 after reading by title. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Cityn.il ORDINANCE N ADOPTED - NT PE IFI PLAN -
PARKING AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS - LCP 20-91 .-W)
`trlo . SS
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3180 for Council adoption - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH DONN-
TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN CONCERNING PARKING AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS." Amends
Article 960 an w wn-SpecificPlan related rki n r v n
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 2091.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt Ordinance
No. 3180 after reading by. title. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION M BE SCHEDULED RE: C80LE TELEVISION
Councilmember Robitaille stated he had received many calls from Huntington
Beach residents pertaining to the cost of cable television. He requested a
study session to be held regarding federal regulations regarding cable televi-
sion as soon as regulations are completed.
The City Attorney stated she would send copies of a solicitation which her
office had received from a public interest law firm asking the city to present
194 ideas of rate payers to the FCC.
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RAPID TRANSIT CONNECTION - SEAL BEACH/NEWPORT REACH/HUNTINGTOM BEACH
In response to Councilmember Bauer's inquiry regarding to any plans regarding
Rapid Transit and connecting Seal Beach, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach;
the Public Works Director stated he could schedule a presentation on the sub-
ject for Councilmember Bauer.
COUNCIL CAMPAIGN REFORM_COMMITTEE - SPEAKER SUGGESTION
Councilmember Bauer suggested that Shirley Grindle be invited to speak to the
Council .Campaign Reform Committee to share her experience derived from her
involvement with the County Campaign Finance Reform.
Councilmember Bauer suggested that a community congress be created in the
future for Bolsa Chica.
BOLSA CHICA WETLAND RESTORATION - ACQUISITION. PRESERVATIOM & RESTORATION TO
BE RESEARCHED - REVIEW MITIGATION (440.60)
Following discussion, a motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by
Leipzig, to consider the formation of a City Council committee to work with
staff to obtain information concerning the preservation and restoration of the
Bolsa Chica acquisition. The following are some areas which should be
considered by this committee:
a. Research possible funding sources for acquisition, preservation and
restoration of the Bolsa Chica.
b. Identify and review mitigation opportunities for habitat restoration.
C. Expand the dialogue with interested Federal and State agencies concerning
their perspectives about the acquisition, preservation and restoration of
the Bolsa Chica.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Wincheil, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council Committee Appointed - Wag Chica
The following Councilmembers volunteered to be on the committee:
Councilmembers Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Silva, Sullivan, and Leipzig.
Councilmember Bauer presented a letter regarding Bolsa Chica issues for use by
the staff and the committee when it is established.
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RSQLUIIQN TO BE PREPARED ENDORSING EFFORTS TO COMBAT HATE CRIMES (570.10)
Discussion was held on recent hate crimes in Huntington Beach with direction
given to staff to prepare a resolution for adoption by the City Council
similar to that which the Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted at its
last meeting.
A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Winchell, to direct the
City Attorney to prepare a resolution condemning intolerant 'behaviour for
adoption by the City Council similar to that which the Orange County Board of
Supervisors adopted at its last meeting. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Moulton -Patterson requested a staff report be given to Council
on the crimes of ignorance and violence that occur in Huntington Beach.
Councilmember Moulton -Patterson stated she would work with the City Attorney
on the wording that would be appropriate for Huntington Beach.
Mayor Winchell requested that the Human Resources Board receive a memo and a
copy of the resolution so that the Council could receive their suggestions.
RAFFITI PRESENTATION IVEN 112 - GRAFFITI WALL REPORT TO BE GIVEN
In response to Councilmember Silva's inquiry pertaining to the graffiti wall,
the City Administrator stated he had met with. Ron Hagan, Community Services
Director, about the graffiti wall and would present a report at a later date.
The City Administrator stated he would meet with the Police Chief and the
Community Services Director and that a presentation on the increase of
graffiti would be given at the Council work study Friday, February 5, 1993,
and that issue would be open for discussion.
FEDERAL -FUNDS FOR PUBLIC ,WORKS PROJECTS
Councilmember Silva stated that he had received correspondence stating that
Public Works projects on line that could be implemented in 90 days would be
Federally funded.
Rich Barnard. Deputy City Administrator/Administration, stated Bob Eichblatt
was compiling a project list and that would be used as part of the city's
material when city representatives go to Washington at the National League.
GRAFFITI PLAN IQ BE REVIEWED
Councilmember Sullivan stated he would be meeting with the Police Chief to
review Moreno Valley's plan against graffiti to consider its possibilities of
working for Huntington Beach.
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Mayor Winchell created a committee to review the Council budget and appointed
Councilmembers Moulton -Patterson, Silva, and Sullivan. She stated this
committee would work with Rich Barnard, Deputy City Administrator/Administra-
tion.
AD30URNMENT - C HCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Winchell adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Friday,
February 5, 1993, at 3:00 P.M. at the Chamber of Commerce, 2100 Main Street,
Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Huntington Beach, California.
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City Clerk/Clerk
1
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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