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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. ITS Page 2 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/l/93 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. •"�+1 i LLu nL. rwL.A%. nL I1111U — nrrUnL Vr ins. rL^"R.Ln 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) 179 Page 3 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/1/93 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 L 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 ` 18�1 Page 2 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/l/93 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. :eI 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. I82 Page 3 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/l/93 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 Commission and City Council in the Fall of 1993. 18 3 Page 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/l/93 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 184the matter. Page 5 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/l/93 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 Page 6 Council/Agency Minutes - 2/l/93 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 Ito Page 7 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/l/93 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. 187 Page 8 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/1/93 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 Page 9 - Council/Agency Minutes - 211/93 (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. Page 10 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/l/93 (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.) r_1.1Ram■rwam!_•ilimm�Am, i.►�.'�lJA=■�EW'UM A■I,►�01'1 �TMZ A.l�����li ff •[•a■ -„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. 190 1 Page 11 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/l/93 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 Page 12 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/1/93 (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) 192 Page 13 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/1/93 (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.) ) 193 Page 14 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/1/93 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. L Page 15 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/1/93 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. 195. Page 16 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/l/93 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. I. Page 17 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/l/93 7 ; M �xy..Mell - 1 �L i ■ 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. ATT 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 ,197