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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Room B-8, Civic Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, April 19, 1993
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Winchell called the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION RE: PRO ED HOLLY SEACLIFF COST REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT
(Infrastructure Improvements)
Steve May, Principal Engineer, gave an informational presentation on the
proposed Holly Seacliff Cost Reimbursement District.
Discussion was held between Councilmember Bauer and staff pertaining to the
reimbursement obligations.
In response to Councilmember Leipzig's
parameters of the district, Steve Mays,
approximately 100 hours determining
improvements.
concerns pertaining to the established
Principal Engineer, stated he utilized
what properties benefited from the
Bill Holman, Seacliff Partners, gave a history of the General Plan Amendment
which was approved 1990. He stated that benefits would not only apply to
Seacliff Partners but also to other developers who follow.
In answer to Councilmember Robitaille, the City Attorney stated disputes would
be handled by appeal procedures.
In answer to Mayor Winchell's inquiry, Steve Mays, Principal Engineer, stated
that single family dwelling units were exempt and that commercial properties
could improve up to 1/3 of the property.
The City Administrator stated there would be a community meeting in the
Council Chamber April 27, 1993 and the intent would be to meet with the
property owners. Councilmembers may attend and observe.
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PUBLIC _HEARD_ REM1 T100 OF
(340.20)
In response to Councilmember Silva's concerns, the Community Development
Director stated it was decided to leave the fee schedule to administer the
mitigation monitoring and reporting program at a flat fee. He stated the
concerns of the Chamber of Commerce were not addressed as he did not receive
the letter until 5 p.m. on the Council meeting day.
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REVIEW AND APPEAL OF PLA NING COMMISSION'S REVOCATION OF QuP NO. 91-30 - CE
(VARIANCE)NO. 91-44- ADAM AV - V KE DANCING AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT - SA RA RESTAURANT (420.40)
Mayor Winchell stated she had watched the Council meeting tape of April 5,
1993 so that she would be able to vote on the item pertaining to Conditional
Use Permit No. 91-30.
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Councilmember Sullivan stated he would be remove the item pertaining to the
Radio and Telecommunications Maintenance Facility from the Consent Calendar.
(Cityn ION HELD RE: BID -AWARD - GRAHAM TR T T RM DRAIN $OUTHERN CALIFORNIA UMDER ND TRA T R INC- -7 7 (600.60)
In response to Councilmember Leipzig's inquiry, the City Engineer stated the
project was what the city could afford for this fiscal year and that it would
increase the capacity.
(City Council) DISCUSSION HELO RE: NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION
SYSTEM PROGRAM (600.10)
Councilmember Leipzig commented that the staff report did not include an
estimate of the staff cost of performing the work pertaining to the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program in-house versus the cost of
doing it outside.
In answer to Mayor Winchell's inquiry, the City Engineer stated the approxi-
mate life of the truck would be ten years.
(City Council)ORDINANCE NO, 3191 - GRADING AND EXCAVATION (640.10)
The City Administrator stated the item pertaining to Ordinance No. 3191 would
be deleted from the agenda pending further review.
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CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litiga-
tion - American Trader Oil Spill - U. S. District Court No. CV 90-2619
(120.80)
The Mayor called a Closed. Session of the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to its negotiator regard-
ing negotiations with Coultrup 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)
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litiga-
tion which has been initiated formally and to which the city is a party. The
title of the litigation is Reince v. City, People v. Hassan, Hassan v. City -
OCSCC NO. 48 17 04, 68 99 38, & 69 99 03. (120.80)
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 6:15 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 6:55 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
Mayor Winchell adjourned the
adjourned regular meetings of the City Council
and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday,
April 19, 1993 at 7 P.M., Council Chamber, Civic Center.
Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
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City Clerk/Clerk
Mayor/Chairman
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, April 19, 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.
MEETING DEDICATION - MICHAEL KEELER
Mayor Winchell requested a few moments of silence dedicating the Council
meeting to fallen Police Officer Michael Keeler of the City of Compton.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
ABSENT: None
FLAG CEREMONY AND INVOCATION
The Flag Ceremony was led by College View School, 5th Grade Gifted Class,
Teacher Alice French. The invocation was given by Mr. Dan Moss, Principal,
College View School.
PRESENTATION - 15.000_CHECK FROM McDONNELL DOUGLAS EMPLOYEES COMMUNITY FUND &
$2.500 CHECK FROM SHELL WESTERN TO HO ARTNFOUROATION
Hank Todd of McDonnell Douglas Employees Community Fund presented a $5,000
check to Mayor Winchell and City Councilmembers for the Huntington Beach Art
Center Foundation for the Huntington Beach Art Center project. Bill Gibson,
Community Relations Manager for Shell Western, presented a $2,500 check to
Chairman Bob Goodrich and Diana Casey and Lloyd Baron, members of the Founda-
tion and the Allied Arts Board for the Huntington Beach Art Center Foundation.
PRESENTATION - 350 CHECK PRESENTED BY H NTIN T N EA H SCHOOL CLASSES
OF '93--'96.FOR FOR BEACH LIBRARY EXPANSION
Dhiraj Murthy and Judy Tsai of Huntington Beach High School on behalf of
Huntington Beach High School Classes of '93-'96 presented a check in the
amount of $350 to Mayor Winchell and City Councilmembers for the Huntington
Beach Library Expansion.
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PRESENTATION - HB WINNERS - RECYCLING CONTEST - CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
& RAINBOW DISPO AFL
Mayor Winchell presented plaques to the Huntington Beach winners in the
Recycling Logo Contest, put on in cooperation with the City of Fountain Valley
and Rainbow Disposal. Winners were: 3rd-5th Grade category: Honorable
Mention, Danah Hassoun, Sun View School; Honorable Mention, Jennifer Garcia,
Sun View School; 6th-8th Grade category: Honorable Mention, Thomas Solmer,
Dwyer School.
PROCLAMATION - ARBOR DAY -EARTH DAY - APRIL 22 1993
Mayor Grace Winchell presented a proclamation designating April 22, 1993 as
Arbor Day -Earth Day in the City of Huntington Beach to Elaine Craft, Arbor Day
Chairman, and June Dugmore, 1st Vice President Women's Division of the Chamber
of Commerce.
DARE PROGRAM
Councilmember Moulton -Patterson, NODS liaison, announced that the DARE
Officers in Fountain Valley, Westminster, and Huntington Beach had been
honored by NODS. She stated that Shell, Edison, Southern California Gas
Company, Rainbow Disposal, and GTE, to name a few, sponsored the children so
they could attend the DARE Program event.
Councilmember Robitaille left the meeting.
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John Bushman, March of Dimes volunteer and 4th of July BK Run Chairman,
extended an invitation to the Huntington Beach event and requested Huntington
Beach police assistance and street closure for the event. He also requested
that the city fee for the event be waived.
Kate, and Caroline, Josh C., Circle View Elementary students, addressed
Council and requested a street name change for their school address from
Hooker Drive to honor either William Bradford or Anne Hutchinson who also
lived in the pre -colonial period. They stated if that was too expensive,
their request would be to add the initials in front of Hooker Drive so that it
could actually mean a person instead of a definition that was not appropriate.
Mayor Winchell thanked Kate, Caroline, and Josh for their presentation. She
directed staff to prepare a report stating what the impact of the children's
suggestions would be and what the possibility was of doing it in the best
manner possible to help them out of their dilemma.
Dan Moss, Circle View Elementary Principal, stated that due to the insinuation
of the street name, it would be helpful to change the name. He thanked
Councilmember Bauer for his help with the children's hands-on civic government
experience. He thanked the children's teacher Mrs. French.
Councilmember Bauer spoke pertaining to the matter.
9:3 Barbara Buerk thanked Councilmember Moulton -Patterson for introducing the anti
picketing ordinance.
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Annie Bovee spoke in support of the anti picketing ordinance. She stated she
believed it was a basic human right to feel safe and that picketing was an act
of terrorism.
Anita Manggls, Co -Chairman Orange County Chapter of KRAL (California Abortion
Rights Action League) spoke in support of the anti -picketing ordinance. She
reviewed the strategies of anti -choice picketers stating those strategies were
being used in Huntington Beach. She thanked Councilmember Moulton -Patterson
for introducing the ordinance.
Jennifer Rogers, Huntington Beach resident, spoke in support of the anti -
picketing ordinance stating that citizens have a right to privacy in their own
home.
Chuck Barbara, Huntington Beach resident, stated he believed the Council
should stand behind their commitment to the Bolsa Chica Coalition. He
requested that the Golden Wave on Channel 3 which explains services to Seniors
not be canceled.
Councilmember Bauer stated he had not been aware that the Golden Wave program
had been canceled and he would review the matter.
Ron Shenkman clarified his position pertaining to the use of canines to locate
drugs in lockers in the Huntington Beach High School District. He stated he
did not speak in an adversary way but that a careful evaluation process and
cost analysis should be conducted. He stated he was in support of the
picketing ordinance.
Councilmember Silva spoke in support of using dogs to rid schools of drugs.
Barry Garcia, Huntington Beach resident, spoke in support of Koll Company and
the County taking a lead role in the approval process. He listed the benefits
to the city including that it would be no -cost to the taxpayers.
Pam Julien stated the city should actively support the Bolsa Chica Coalition
Plan.
In response to Councilmember Leipzig's inquiry, Pam Julian stated the Bolsa
Chica Alliance does support the Coalition Plan.
Mayor Winchell stated the city had not pulled away from the Coalition Plan.
George Cross, Community Forum Huntington member, stated that graffiti is an
immediate and major problem. He spoke in opposition of the city endorsing the
sea wall, stating that it limits the police enforcement ability.
In response to Councilmember Bauer, the City Administrator stated a presenta-
tion pertaining to graffiti was scheduled for the next Council meeting.
Councilmember Sullivan, graffiti Council subcommittee member, stated the
committee was reviewing options and a number of alternatives would be
presented. He stated that the committee was incorporating the best ideas of
other cities into a plan.
John Jantowski distributed material to Council. He stated the seniors were
blessed with the Rodgers Senior Center and other things the city offers. He
expressed his concern regarding affordable housing in mobilehome parks stating -
he believed that park owners had a monopoly status, and he urged Council to
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Jacqueline Chapin stated she was a resident of Huntington -by -the -Sea Mobile -
home Park and had attempted to plan her retirement carefully only to have her
rent increase 12% in two years. She stated nine mobilehomes in her park were
vacant (repossessed or abandoned) and that 48 homes were for sale.
Dean Albright presented Council with material and urged Council to approach
representatives of Mercedes Benz with the suggested benefits of relocating
their plant in Huntington Beach.
James Schultz, Huntington -by -the -Sea Mobilehome Park Homeowners' Association
Vice President, stated that the residents would eventually need a special
election to adopt an ordinance for mobilehome rent reduction and control.
Patti Legun, Costa Mesa resident, spoke against the graffiti sea wall in
Huntington Beach stated that the spray paint smells bad and gets a spray of
paint on her car and glasses when she has visited the area.
Bob Mandic, Downtown Business Association Chairman, read a motion by the
Association urging the Public Works Department to cooperate with Abdelmuti and
Birtcher Construction to expedite Main Street repairs as expeditiously as
possible before summer. He stated that a petition bearing approximately 63
signatures had been originated by the Association that requested the Community
Development Department to place a moratorium of sign code enforcement with
respect to A -frame signs until a planned si gnage was prepared by a committee
of staff, merchants, and property owners to formulate a signage program. He
invited the public to the Farmers' Market held on Fridays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m..
at Orange Avenue and Main Street. He also spoke in opposition to the Reim-
bursement District in the Holly Seacliff area.
In response to Councilmember Sullivan's inquiry, Bob Eichblatt, City Engineer,
stated the staff had approached Birtcher Company and it was conceivable they
would reach completion before June 1, 1993.
Ray Silver reported on the progress and plans for Main Street. He stated the
downtown work was a two-phase plan enabling Main Street to remain open.
George Arnald spoke pertaining to his constitutional right of free speech. He
urged Council to deny the item pertaining to the Main Street Revitalization
Project. He also spoke pertaining to weed abatement, a Saturday pickup for
trash in the downtown area, condition of sidewalks and alleys, and parking in
alleys.
Dianne Easterling stated the Main Street Revitalization Project had taken over
a year. She gave a general description of the downtown area atmosphere, sign -
age and outdoor sales violations. She stated there was an unpermitted news
kiosk. She stated the Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway entrance appear-
ance to the downtown area was not acceptable.
Councilmember Moulton -Patterson agreed with Dianne Easterling that the appear-
ance of the city entry at Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway was unaccept-
able and expressed her appreciation for Diane speaking to the Council.
Mary Yelovich stated there had been a theft at her home April 7, 1993 and that
she was present to thank the very competent and thorough Police Department.
She listed the many officers that had been helpful with a special thank you to
Officer Shannon, Sgt Donnelly, and Police Chief Lowenberg.
J Mayor Winchell thanked Mary Yelovich for the positive support.
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Stevg Anderson urged Council to stop the sea wall graffiti program. He stated
it had been a one-year trial program; the year is up, and the program had not
worked.
Martin Richelli urged Council to be prodevelopment and negotiate with Koll
Company for their proposed project for Bolsa Chica. He stated he and others
in the community could help.
Taylor Community Forum Huntington Beach, stated she listened to KFI
Radio Station and disc jockeys Dan and Bob ridiculed Huntington Beach for the
sea wall program stating it was sanctioning graffifi while wondering why it
has increased. She read an article in a newsletter, The National Graffiti
Network and presented material to Council.
Bill Gregory presented material to Council and invited citizens to celebrate
Earth Day, Saturday, April 24th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
James Taylor spoke pertaining to the Constitution of the United States and the
protection of citizens' rights.
Robert ,Evans stated he was present on behalf of the Huntington Beach mobile -
home park owners as well as Orange County Manufactured Housing Educational
Trust. He spoke in response to tenants' complaints and concerns. He encour-
aged tenants to work with them. He gave his telephone number 935-1900 and the
rental assistance program telephone number 935-1952.
CouncJlm,Mh_er_RobJtaillereturned meeting.
COMPLETION IN STREET
Bob Eichblatt, City Engineer, spoke pertaining to the completion of the Main
Street improvements. He stated the knuckle at the library was not part of the
project; the area was included in an application for the Environmental
Enhancement funding. He stated the city could plant grass pending the appli-
cations. The results of the application should be returned to the city
within the next couple of months.
Ron Hagan, Community Services Director, stated if the city was successful in
obtaining the grant for the area, completion date should be approximately
Spring 1994.
BILEHQME RENT INCREASES
The City Administrator stated a survey was being conducted pertaining to
mobilehome rents. He stated he had met with Vicki Talley, Manufacturing
Housing Educational Trust, and that the information would be completed in two
or three weeks to return to Council.
DOWNTOWN CODE ENFORCEMENT
The City Administrator spoke pertaining to code enforcement in the downtown
area. He stated that there had been no uniform lifting of the code. The
intent is to enforce the code; any lifting of code would have to go before
Council.
Discussion was held between Council and staff pertaining to weekend code
enforcement in the downtown area. The City Administrator stated that merchantg
cooperation was needed.
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EVENT FEE WAIVER FOR NQMPROFIT GROUPS TO BE EVALUATE
The City Administrator stated that a fee waiver for the March of Dimes K run
event would be evaluated and that staff would followup with a uniform policy
and cost analysis for nonprofit groups asking for waiver of fees.
NT -N . i FOR 1MJSINESSES -THE CALIFORNIA BUSINESS MAGAZINE
The City Administrator stated The California Business Magazine rated
Huntington Beach No. 1 out of 15 largest cities for the best place to do
business due to the low crime rate, office lease rates, low business license
tax, amount spent on education, and median home price.
BUDGET WORKSHOP- 4/26/93
The City Administrator stated there would be a budget workshop April 26, 1993.
REPORTS E: GRAFFITI. - MAXWELL'S - 5/3/93
The City Administrator stated a report pertaining to graffiti would be
presented May 3, 1993. He stated the rebuilding of Maxwell's would also be
discussed.
DISCUSSION RE: MOBILEHONE_PAR
Discussion was held between Council and the City Administrator pertaining to
mobilehome parks and the possibility of scheduling a study session after the
rate increase survey was completed.
Councilmember Bauer suggested contacting John Sisker to entertain the idea of
dealing with the issues by means of a board.
RECESS,- RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9:20 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 9:35 p.m.
(City Council) OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED T5/17/ 3 FOR REPORT - RECON-
SIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 641 - (TO ESTABLISH A FEE E LE TO ADMINI TER
THE MITIGATI T RIN AND RE RTING PROGRA (340.20)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
continued open from April 5, 1993 to consider the following:
APPLICATION_ UMBER: Reconsideration of Resolution No. 6413
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
LOCATION: City-wide
ZONE: City-wide
REQUEST: Reconsideration of the City Fee Schedule for the Mitigation Monitor-
ing and Reporting Program which ensures implementation of required mitigation
measures included in mitigated negative declarations and environmental impact
9 7 reports.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15321,
Class 21(a)(2) 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
the matter.
The Community Development Director presented a staff report.
Councilmember Leipzig requested a written response to the letter received from
the Chamber of Commerce from staff.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Moulton —Patterson, to continue the
item pertaining to reconsideration of Resolution No. 6413 to May 17, 1993, to
look at alternatives; ask staff to consider the seven questions from the
Chamber of Commerce and an analysis of Councilmember Leipzig's suggestion that
a flat fee (monitoring cost) should be based on the scale of the project and
cost of implementing mitigation measures. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City- Council) CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING — APPEAL DENIED -- PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISION UPHE IX NTH REVIEW AND APPEAL F PLANNING COMMISSION'S
REVOCATION QF QJP NO. Q"Q- -CE (VARIANCE) NO. 91-44 — ADAMS AVE — (REVOKE
DAN-CING AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT) — SAKURA RESTAURANT (420.40)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
closed on April 5, 1993 to consider
APPLICATION NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. 91-30
Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 91-44
APPELLANT/APPLICANT: Gang Xu
LOCATION: 8052 Adams Avenue
ZQNE: Seabridge Specific Plan
REQUEST: Appeal of the Planning Commission's revocation of the dancing and
live entertainment permit for Sakura Japanese Restaurant. This request also
includes a six (b) month review as requested by City Council on
October 5, 1992.
ENVIRQNMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class l
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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A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Bauer, to adopt the following
findings to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 91-30 - Conditional Exception
(Variance) No. 91-44 and direct staff to notify the applicant to permanently
cease all dancing and live entertainment within ten days of City Council
revocation action:
1. Condition No. 5 of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-30 and Conditional
Exception No. 91=44 requires that a six (6) month review be conducted to
verify compliance with all conditions of approval and, "if, at that time,
there is a violation of these conditions of code sections, Conditional
Use Permit No. 91-30 (Revised) and Conditional Exception No. 91-44 may
become null and void." After review of the conditions, the City Council
finds that the following conditions have not been complied with:
A. Condition No. 1 - A parking lot security guard shall be on duty
during all dancing events to monitor parking, trash and noise.
Staff visits on March 13, May 10 and June 20, 1992 and on March 10
and March 31, 1993 to the subject restaurant revealed that no park-
ing lot security guard had been on duty monitoring the parking area
while dancing and live entertainment activities were taking placed.
B. Condition No. 2 - Stated that hours of dancing and live entertain-
ment shall be:
Sunday - Thursday 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday - Saturday 9:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Phone conversations with the restaurant staff and the planning staff
revealed that dancing and live entertainments takes place until 1:00
AM on Thursday evenings one (1) hour later than the conditions
permit. In addition, a staff visit to the subject site on March 10,
1993 revealed live entertainment commencing at 8:30 PM, one-half
hour prior to the permitted hours.
2. The applicant has failed to comply with Condition No. 1 and Condition No.
2 of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-30 and Conditional Exception No. 91-44
which has resulted in adverse impacts to nearby residential properties
including noise, police calls and loitering in the parking lot.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Ciiy_ ouncil) PUBLIC HEARING FOR PERMANENT BARRIER INSTALLATION ON CASCADE
LANE -- NEGATIVE, DECLARATION NO. 93-5 - APPROVED - STAFF TO RELOCATE NO -EXIT
SIGN/REPAIR BARRICADE - FINE TO BE POSTED - REPORT REQUESTED RE: MAINTENANCE
HAR ! T R IF BARRICADE/FLASHING YELLOW LIGHT (580.50)
99 The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider making permanent the barricade installation on Cascade Lane which was
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installed for the purpose of reducing or eliminating through traffic. Nega-
tive Declaration No. 93-5 will also be considered during this hearing.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been distri-
buted, published, and posted.
,A communication was received March 30, 1993 from William D. Stanley in favor
of the permanent barricade.
Bob Eichblatt, City Engineer, presented a staff report.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Bernie Glass spoke in opposition to the permanent barricade stating the only
exit from the tract to McFadden was from Sugar and that it was dangerous. He
suggested moving the barrier to the other end making Cascade a private street.
Don Richards stated that nails were being thrown on Cascade making it danger-
ous for children on bicycles. He stated that it should be monitored and made
safe for emergency vehicles.
Myron Me v'n, Westminster resident, spoke in opposition to the permanent
barricade stating it causes trouble among the residents and that it takes too
much gasoline driving around the barricade to shop in Huntington Beach. He
suggested,the use of speed bumps.
Pad Witzel welcomed the new Councilmembers and gavea brief overview of the
history of obtaining the barricade on Cascade Lane. She suggested a mounted
camera for people in violation of stopping for the barricade.
Brenda Hole, Westminster resident, thanked the Council for the barricade. She
stated it was beneficial to the safety and welfare of: children going to the
school bus stop and that it was safer to leave and enter the tract.
Edith nzales, Homeowners for Safe Community, thanked the Council for the
barricade. She requested a knox lock gate and the installation of sturdier
cones, the posting of a fine for driving over the barricade, a charge for
repairs to the cones, and to ticket offenders.
Alex,Kgba, Homeowners for Safe Community, referred to a letter he had written
and spoke in favor the the barricade for safety reasons.
Judy Moses spoke in support of the barricade but stated that, due to
violators, it was in need of maintenance.
Craig W. smith spoke in favor of the barricade stating he lived two houses
away from it. He requested that the barricade be made permanent with a gate.
Margaret Boyd, Homeowners for Safe Community, spoke in support of the barri-
cade stating it was safer for the children who play in the neighborhood. She
stated that persons violating the barricade should be ticketed and that it
could provide maintenance funds.
Tom_ Fairbanks stated that when a survey was taken only 30-35 people were in
favor of the barricade and that it affected 300 homes. He requested that
another survey be taken to see what the other people think.
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Don Pierce stated he had lived on Shasta since 1962 when the neighborhood was
quiet and that the barricade had given the neighborhood that situation again.
He requested that the traffic on McFadden should be slower.
James Tam stated he was originally against the barricade but now.he was in
support of it. He stated a three—way stop sign was needed at Rushmore and
Sugar. He suggested a street light near the city boundry to improve the
safety of going onto McFadden. He stated there is a no —exit sign about 100
yards into the tract where people can't see it and it results into unsafe
turns. He requested that the sign be moved onto McFadden where it can be seen
and so that they are not going into the tract to turn around.
Allen -Pau stated that due to the barricade and the extra travel time, he
shops in Westminster instead of Huntington Beach.
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.
Staff Direction: Relocate No —Exit Sign
Councilmember Silva directed staff to relocate the no —exit sign that is
currently on Sugar to a location that it could be seen. Bob Eichblatt, City
Engineer, stated that would not be a problem.
Staff Direction: Ticketing/Maintenancg Cost Recovery
Councilmember Silva directed staff to investigate the possibility of ticketing
people and charging them for the maintenance.
Police Chief Lowenberg stated he would communicate with the court regarding
the possibility of recovering some of the cost of maintaining the barricade.
Staff to _Review Passibility of Sturdier Barricade
At Councilmember Silva's request, the City Engineer stated he would investi—
gate using a sturdier barricade.
Staff Dir ion: Repair Barricade
Councilmember Silva directed staff to repair the barricade right away.
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Moulton —Patterson, to approve Negative
Declaration No. 93-5 finding that the proposed project will not have a signi—
ficant adverse effect on the environment, and to leave the existing barricade
across Cascade Lane at the City boundary with the City of Westminster in place
as a permanent installation.
In answer to Councilmember Robitaille's inquiry, the Police Chief stated there
had been no accidents in the area in the time period after the barricade was
installed.
Staff Direction: Post. Fine
At Councilmember Moulton—Patter son's request, the City Administrator stated
the fine would be posted.
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Staff to Review Legally of Camera Use at Barricade
Councilmember Sullivan requested staff to review the legality of using a
camera for traffic offenders at the barricade location.
Public Utilities ,Commission Public Hearing May 4-6
Bob Eichblatt, City Engineer, announced there is a tentatively scheduled
Public Utilities Commission public hearing May 4-6 in room B-8 before an
administrative law judge reviewing the railroad crossing that is associated
with the Hoover-Gothard project . He stated that public officials are encour-
aged to attend to testify in favor of the Hoover-Gothard project. Residents
are allowed to attend and testify.
Councilmember Leipzig stated that residents could write letters in support of
the Hoover-Gothard connection and mail them to the Public Works Department for
the public hearing.
In response to Councilmember Bauer, Robert Hidusky, Traffic Technician, stated
the stop sign was removed by City Council request.
The City Administrator stated staff would evaluate whether the volume of
traffic would warrant the stop sign.
In response to Councilmember Bauer, the City Engineer stated that Westminster
was against the installation of a stop light due to possible accidents because
of the short sight distance at the hill.
Staff Directed R Possibility f a Flashing ll w Light
Following discussion, Mayor Winchell requested staff to investigate the possi-
bility of installing a flashing yellow light on the city's property in
Huntington Beach.
The motion made by Silva, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to approve Negative
Declaration No. 93-5 finding that the proposed project will not have a signi-
ficant adverse effect on the environment, and to leave the existing barricade
across Cascade Lane at the City boundary with the City of Westminster in place
as a permanent installation carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City C nil ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC HEARIN - WEED ABATEMENT - ABATEMENT
AUTHORIZED (520.80)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider Public hearing to hear objections and protests to the proposed
removal of weeds, rubbish and refuse upon certain streets, sidewalks, parkways
and private property in the city. Said hearing held pursuant to Resolution
No. 6472, adopted March 15, 1993.
On file in the City Clerk's Office is the notice of public hearing on
Resolution No. 6121 of the City Council, as posted conspicuously along all the
streets and property within the district described in said Resolution, sett'
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the hour of 7 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 19th of
April, in the Council Chamber, in the Civic Center, as the time and place for
a public hearing on a declaration that a nuisance exists and providing for the
abatement thereof.
No communications or written protests to Resolution No. 6121 of the City
Council proposing to abate the weed nuisance had been received. The Affidavit
of Posting of Notices to Destroy Weeds had been executed by the Street Super-
intendent and was on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor declared -the public hearing open.
There being no one .present to, speak on the_ matter and there being no protests
filed, either oral or written', the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
A motion was made by 'Robi tai 11 e, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to authorize
the street superintendent to proceed with the abatement of the proposed
removal of weeds, rubbish and. refuse. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Sullivan- ou.t of the room)
HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKINfa 6UMBITY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
ABSENT: None
The Secretary was directed'to read the Call for Special Meeting.
CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING
OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY
Grace Winchell, Chairman
Linda Moulton -Patterson, Director
Earle Robitaille, Director
Ralph Bauer, Director
Jim Silva, Director
Dave Sullivan, Director
Victor Leipzig, Director
You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the Huntington Beach Parking
Authority of the City of Huntington Beach, California, is called for and will
be held in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, at the hour of 7 :00 P.M.
on Monday, April 19, 1993, for the purpose of amending the current year Budget
by appropriating $30,000 for consultant activities related to the General Plan
Update during April, May and June of 1993.
Dated: April 9, 1993 Is/ Jim Silva_
Chairman, Huntington Beach Parking
1 0 3 Authority
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ATTEST:
I 1 Conie Brockway
Secretary
I hereby certify that I received the above notice, "Call For Special Meeting
of the Huntington Beach Parking Authority", prior to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday,
April 18, 1993.
Chairman, Huntington Beach Parking
Authority
(City Council/Parking Authority) GENERAL PLAN UPDATE FUNDING - CONSULTANT
A TIVITIE - RRENT YEAR -- APPROVE (440.50)
The Clerk presented a communication from Deputy City Administrator Robert
Franz and the Community Development Director regarding additional funds needed
for the last three months of the current fiscal year to complete the General
Plan Update activities on schedule.
The Chief Executive Officer presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Leipzig, to amend the
current year budget by appropriating $30,000 for consultant activities related
to the General Plan Update during April, May and June, 1993. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT - HUNTINM BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING
The Chairman adjourned the special meeting of the Huntington Beach Parking
Authority.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (,ITEMS REMOVED)
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration: (Robitaille) Intergovernmental
Service Agreement for Jail Services with the City of Fountain Valley;
(Robitaille, Sullivan) Additional Funding for Construction of Radio & Tele-
communications Maintenance Facility, Police/Fire/DWP/Lifeguards; (Robitaille,
Silva) Notice of Completion, Greer Annex & Chris Carr Park Lake Rehabilita-
tions, Living Waters Inc. CC-774.
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CONSENT CALENDAR — (ITEMS APPROVE
On motion by Sullivan, second Leipzig, Council approved the following items,
as recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Citynci ! v to m n Agency) MINUTES — APPROVE — Approved and
adopted the minutes of the Council/Agency regular meeting of February 16, 1993
and adjourned regular meeting of February 26, 1993 as written and on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
(City Council) ALTERNATE OOMAUTE_ PROGRAM (ACP) AGREEMENT — APPROVED
(700.20) — Approved and authorized execution of an agreement defining terms of
agreement between the City and vanpool participants, and identifying the
Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC) to be the Vanpool Administrator who
will act as the city's designated authority to the program.
(City Council) NOTICE OF -COMPLETION — MAIN STREET REVITALIZATi PROJECT —
APPROVED — ARTISTIC LANDSCAPE & ENGINEERING — CC-763 (600.50) — Accepted the
improvements for the Main Street Revitalization Project at a total contract
cost of $1.342,184.82 and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Com—
pletion, authorized the transfer of $3,000 from unused project funds to
project supplemental expenditures for the Main Street Revitalization Project,
and authorized the transfer of $130,000 from the Main Street Revitalization
project funds back into the Beach/Warner Right —of —Way Account within the
Transportation Fund.
it it BID AWARD — GRAHAM -STREET STORM DRAIN — APPROVED ---SOUTHERN
LIF RNIA UNDERGROUND 0QNTMCIQR INC— —7 7 (600.60) — Rejected the low
bid for the Graham Street Storm Drain submitted by Seven C's Construction due
to a mistake in the bid proposal, accepted the second lowest bid in the amount
of $329,410 and awarded the contract to Southern California Underground
Contractor, Inc, authorized staff to appropriate $372,351 from the unappro—
priated drainage fund balance to cover the total cost of construction and
supplemental expenses and authorized the Director of Public Works to expend
$372,351 to cover contract cost of $329,410, estimated construction change
orders of $32,941 and anticipated supplemental expenses of $10,000, hold bid
bonds on the lowest three bidders until execution of contract and filing of
bonds, rejected all other bids and directed the City Clerk to notify the
unsuccessful bidders and return their bid bonds. The bids were as follows:
Seven C's Construction
Southern California Underground
B. R. Day Construction, Inc.
Gerdes Construction, Inc.
Excel Paving Company
J & B Kovac Engineering
0 5 Steve Casada Construction
Malden Buntich Construction
$229,340.00 (Corrected from $229,430)
329,410.00 (Corrected from $346,200)
329,870.00
336,071.00
363,449.00
368,280.00 (Corrected from $368,480)
391,076.00 (Corrected from $407,076)
394,207.00
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T L Pavlich Construction
Greg J. Buchanan, Inc.
Colich & Sons (JV)
Vicco Construction, Inc.
401,620.00
410,820.00
423,234.00 (Corrected from $423,214
423.654.00
(City Council) BID AWARD - RECONSTRUCTION & RUBBERIZATIQN OF SIX RAILROAD
CRQ55INGS WITHIN THE CITY - APPROVED - EXC L PAVING COMPANY - CC-872
(600.80) - Approved the sample contract for reconstruction and rubberization
of six railroad crossings within the City and approved the low bid submitted
by Excel Paving Company in the amount of $42,875, authorized the Director of
Public Works to expend $51,806 to cover contract costs of $42,875. estimated
construction change orders of $6,431 and anticipated supplemental expenses of
$2,500, hold bid bonds on the lowest three bidders until execution of contract
and filing of bonds, rejected all other bids and directed the City Clerk to
notify the unsuccessful bidders and return their bid bonds. The bids were as
follows:
Excel Paving Company, Long Beach $42,875.00
Silveri Construction Company, Anaheim 45,900.00
KRC Safety Company, Visalia 49,000.00
(City Council) INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR JAIL SERVICES WITH THE
CITY QF FOUNTAIN VALLEY - APPROVED (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated
April 19, 1993 regarding the contract for jail services with the City of
Fountain Valley.
Police Chief Lowenberg reported on the matter.
A motion was made by Robitaille, seconded by Sullivan, to approve and
authorize execution of Intergovernmental Service Agreement between the City of
Huntington Beach and the City of Fountain Valley for the Detention at the
Huntington Beach Police Department of detainees held in custody by the
Fountain Valley Police Department for the period January 1, 1993 through
December 29, 1994 inclusive. (It is estimated that this contract will generate
$75,000 to $90,000 in revenue per year) . The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Moulton -Patterson - out of the room)
(City Council) ADDITIONAL FUNDING APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RADIO & TELE-
COMMUNICATIONS MAINTENANCE FACILITY - POLICE/FIRE/DWP/LIFEGUARDS (320.40)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated
April 19, 1993 regarding the Communications Maintenance Facility..
In response to Councilmember Robitaille, Police Chief Lowenberg clarified the
issues regarding the Communications Maintenance Facility.
The Assistant City Administrator reported on the cost estimate being flue
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Mayor Winchell stated there was a need for a more careful process of determin—
ing the estimate.
A motion was made by Robitaille, seconded by Moulton —Patterson, to authorize
the transfer of $22,656 from the General Fund Reserve Account to the Systems
Group Capital Improvement account to cover the additional cost of construction
of the Communication Services shop to maintain and repair radio and tele—
communications equipment for Police, Fire, Lifeguards and Public Works and
also sell excess service to the cities of Seal Beach, Fountain Valley and
Westminster. (It is anticipated after expenses, a net revenue will equal
$129,971 benefit to the city). The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City--Council)NOTICE OF OMPLETION — GREER ANNEX & CHRIS CARR PARK LAKE
REHABILITATIONS — APPROVED — LIVING —WATERS INC — CC7774 (600.65)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated
April 19, 1993 pertaining to the Greer Annex and Chris Carr Park Lake Rehabil—
itations; CC-774.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Robitaille, seconded by Silva, to
accept the improvements for the rehabilitation of each lake located at Greer
Annex Park and Chris Carr Park and to authorize the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Completion and approve the total project cost of $314,433.27. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) FISCAL STRATEGIES — APPROVED — 1993/94 BUDGET PREPARATION
(320.30)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Robert Franz, Deputy City
Administrator, regarding the necessity to develop a contingency plan to absorb
potential revenue losses due to anticipated actions of the State of California
to take City revenue in 1993/94.
The City Administrator presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Moulton —Patterson, seconded by Leipzig, to approve the
revised fiscal strategies for preparation of the City's 1993/94 budget.
An amendment to the motion was made by Silva, seconded by Robitaille, to
remove No. 8 from the Strategies for Preparation of 1993/94 Budget (Revised
4/8/92) which read, "Implement additional charges to enterprise funds to cover
the full cost of General Fund services, consistent with City fiscal policies.
Any new or increased fees required to implement such additional charges shall
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be identified along with the alternative of additional expenditure reductions
if such fees are not approved." The motion FAILED by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Silva
NOES: Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
ABSENT: None
The motion made by Moulton —Patterson, seconded by Leipzig, to approve the
revised fiscal strategies for preparation of the City's 1993/94 budget carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Silva
ABSENT: None
.(City Council NATIONAL POLLUTANT -DISQjARGE ELIMINATION SY5TEM PROGRAM —
CONTINIlED TO 5/17/93 (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
transmitting a seven year lease/purchase agreement for the acquisition of an
inspection camera/truck unit in order to comply with the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES) requirement to visually inspect
all storm drain pipes 39 inch diameter and larger at lease once every two
years.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Leipzig, to continue to
May 17, 1993 the item pertaining to the lease/purchase agreement, Option Four
between the City and Security Capital Corporation and Public Works Department
to consider Options Two and Four.
Councilmember Leipzig requested that staff include in their report the
necessity of the truck purchase.
(Cityn '1 -PROVIDINGFOR CITY QYERTIME FOR F01JRTH OF JULY CELEBRATION -
APPROVED (960.30)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Community
Services transmitting a recommendation to support the Fourth of July celebra—
tion by funding Police and Public Works overtime.
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Robitaille, to direct staff to incor—
porate $33,000 ($13,000 Police, $20,000 Public Works) into the FY 1993/94
budget in support of the City of Huntington Beach Annual Fourth of July Parade
and Fireworks Show.
Councilmember Leipzig requested staff to analyze the cost of the 1993 4th of
July.
Councilmember Moulton —Patterson requested a report of staffing (police and
fire).
Councilmember Robitaille suggested an early 1994 meeting with the 4th of July
Board to give direction on the budget.
Councilmember Silva thanked Debbie Cope for the long hours she had contribut�c°
to the 4th of July Board.
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The notion made by Silva, seconded by Robitaille, to direct staff to incorpor-
ate $33,000 ($13,000 Police, $20,000 Public Works) into the FY 1993/94 budget
in support of the City of Huntington Beach Annual Fourth of July Parade and
Fireworks Show carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Cityn it R NAN - ADOPTED - PIER LATI (640.10)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3185 for Council adoption - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 10.84 AND 13.12 PERTAINING TO PIER
REGULATIONS."
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to adopt Ordinance
No. 3185 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. 319Q- ADOPTED - BINGQ GAME PROCEEDS (640.10)
The City Cleric presented Ordinance No. 3190 for Council adoption - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 5.64.110(b) PERTAINING TO PROCEEDS OF BINGO
GAMES."
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to adopt Ordinance
No. 3190 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 it) ORDINANCE NO. 3191 - DELETED - GRADING AND EXCAVATION
(640.10)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3191 for Council approval - "AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 17 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
CHAPTER 17.05 RELATING TO GRADING AND EXCAVATION." (Sets forth rules and
regulations for the control of excavation, grading, earthwork and site
improvement construction and establishes administrative requirements for
issuance of grading permits, approval of plans and inspection of grading
construction, aids the Fire Department in identifying and regulating the
handling and mitigation of contaminated soil)
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Mayor Winchell announced that the item pertaining to Ordinance No. 3191 would
be deleted from the agenda and rescheduled at a later date.
TICOUNTY LAN12FILL
Councilmember Sullivan stated he would be returning to Council with a proposal
for a resolution for Council consideration to oppose the county using the
landfill for their garbage.
Councilmember Sullivan reported on the methods of dealing with the budget
problems used by the City of Orange and Los Angeles. He stated that in the
Sunday Los Angeles Times it was reported that Mayor Bradley had recommended
130 layoffs in .the planning and building inspection departments, and the
Register reported employees in the City of Orange had taken a 10% pay cut and
there had been 80 layoffs. He stated there was dissension because the Public
Safety Department received a raise and did not take a pay cut. He stated it
had been his position that the City of Huntington Beach treat their employees
equitably.
LETTER TO BE SENT IN SUPPORT OF
GRANT APPLICATION
- CALIFORNIA _FISH AND GAME
— TEMPORARY INTERPRETIVE CENTER -
BOLSA MICA CQNSERVANCY
Councilmember Leipzig requested
that a temporary Interpretive Center be
established for Bolsa Chica at
the corner of
Warner and Pacific Coast
Highway.. He stated it would be
operated by the
Bolsa Chica Conservancy,
Department of Fish & Game and the
County of Orange.
In response to Councilmember Silva, Councilmember
Leipzig stated there would
be no cost to the city. It would
be non-profit and
operated by the Department
of Fish and Game and volunteers.
He stated it is a
block of funding available
for use for Bolsa Chica.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to send a letter
to Peter Grenell, California State Coastal Conservancy, 1330 Broadway, Suite
1100, Oakland, CA 94612-2530, in support of grant application of $138,000 from
California Fish and Game for Bolsa Chica Conservancy to establish a temporary
Interpretation Center at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell. Silva. Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Robitaille
ABSENT: None
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Discussion was held regarding Huntington Beach taking the lead in coordinating
a meeting with adjacent cities and the state to develop a uniform set of beach
regulations beginning with a common beach curfew but including other aspects
of beach operation.
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Ron Hagan, Community Services Director, proposed that a workshop with Marine
Safety and law enforcement and a series of meetings with other jurisdictions
be scheduled to discuss mutual problems and return to Council in the. Fall with
recommendfations for the next season.
QWNTONN WEEKEND TRASH PIQWP jQ BE ACCELERATE
In answer to Councilmember Silva's request, the City Administrator stated the
weekend trash pickup in the downtown area could be accelerated.
DIRECTION OF BUDGET HORTFALL
Councilmember Silva stated he would prefer that the city focus on cutbacks
instead of layoffs. He suggested implementing a freeze on puchase orders for
the next quarter to cutback. The City Administrator reported that and other
measures were being implemented and that he would be presenting a report at
the budget meeting April 26, 1993.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 3192 REGARDING PICKETERS - ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented Emergency Ordinance No. 3192 for Council adoption -
"AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
SECTION 9.20.030 TO CHAPTER 9.20 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
PROHIBITING PICKETING FOCUSED ON SPECIFIC PRIVATE RESIDENCES AND ESTABLISHING
CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREFORE."
The City Attorney cited case law pertaining to picketing.
Following discussion, Police Chief Lowenberg reported there had been one
incident of a private residence being picketed in Huntington Beach.
A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Robitaille, to adopt
Emergency Ordinance No. 3192. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig
NOES: Silva, Sullivan
ABSENT: None
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD COMPENSATION
Councilmember Bauer urged Water Board members not to approve the Amendment to
the Joint Powers Agreement which would allow members to set their own
compensation.
DISCUSSION RE: BOLSA CHICA a
Council discussion was held pertaining to Bolsa Chico'. Councilmember Bauer
presented several suggestions for the Bolsa Chica Coalition. He invited the
public to attend the next meeting held by the Bolsa China Coalition at 3 p.m.,
April 27, 1993 as his guests.
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A motion was made by Sullivan to pass as Councilmember Bauer's suggestions as
reasonable demands from a partner in the Coalition.
The motion died from the lack of a second.
The City Attorney stated that the city was taking steps to become the lead
agency and the Bolsa Chica Coalition was open to the public under the Brown
Act.
AD HOC COtJI#CIL CMITTEE FORM-ED"THE DQLSA CHICA STRATEGIC PLANNING
COMMITTEE" -- BAUERILEIPZIGININCHELL (120.25)
P — HINCHEILL&EIRIrrnALTERNATIE (110.20)
A motion was made by Moulton —Patterson, seconded by Leipzig, to form an ad hoc
Council committee to be known as "The Bolsa Chica Strategic Planning
Committee" and appoint committee members consisting of one Planning
Commissioner representative and three Councilmembers; and to appoint Mayor
Winchell as City of Huntington Beach representative on the Bolsa Chica
Coalition with Councilmember Leipzig as alternate. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Silva
ABSENT: None
Mayor Winchell announced the following appointments: Councilmembers Bauer and
Leipzig and Mayor Winchell.
ISSUES TO BE -PRESENTED TO BOLSA CHICA. 8LITION
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Bauer, to present Councilmember
Bauer's four items as stated in his letter pertaining to Bolsa Chica to Mayor
Winchell to the Bolsa Chica Coalition at the next meeting for their considera—
tion. The four items are as follow:
1. The city should publicly announce all meetings of the Balsa Chica
Coalition so that the public and various governmental agencies can
observe deliverations of the Coalition. Furthermore, the city will
reserve a time period after the meetings for input from the audience.
2. The chairmanship of the Coalition meetings should rotate among the five
members of the Coalition, every two or three meetings. The City of
Huntington Beach will volunteer to Chair the NEXT meeting. The agendas
should be prepared in consultation with all members of the Coalition.
3. Although there are features of the generic Coalition Plan which are
attractive, attendance by the city at Coalition meetings does not imply
support for any specific land use plan at this time.
4. Spokespersons for the five coalition members should be identified at the
beginning of the meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Robitaille, Silva
ABSENT: None
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STAFF RESPONSE REQUESTED: COMMNICATION RECEIVED FROM.LI E/FI /MAR NE
SAFETY JOINT SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councilmember Robitaille commented on a communication he had received from the
Police/Fire/Marine Safety Joint Safety Committee regarding upcoming community
events. He requested a staff response to the letter.
ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGEN(�Y
Mayor Winchell adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday,
April 26, 1993, at 5:30 P.M. in Room B-S, Civic Center, Huntington Beach,
California.
ATTESTL�
City Clerk/Clerk
113
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