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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Room B-8, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, July 19, 1993
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, Winchel1, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION - JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION -
REVIEW OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OPERATIONAL EVALUATION
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Dettloff, Bourguignon, Richardson, Biddle
ABSENT: Inglee, Gorman, Cook
Presentations were given by the Assistant City Administrator, Community
Development Director, Planning Director, and Hal Simmons, Senior Planner,
Advanced Planning, regarding the Arroyo Seco Report recommendations, the
computer system, improved public information materials, monitoring of counter
plan check workload, time estimates and turn around time for internal
processing of plan checks.
Discussion was held by the Planning Commissioners, Council and staff regarding
the Arroyo Seco Report, improved telephone communication in the Building and
Planning divisions, development of a process for handling grading complaints
and work related seminars.
ADJOURN PLANNING COMMISSION
Chairman Richardson adjourned the Planning Commission meeting.
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(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) DISCUSSION WAS HELD RE: JOINT PUBLIC
HEARING - DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - SASSOUNIAN CAPITAL VENTURES
INC. - SEAVIEW VILLAGE - TALBERT/BEACH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA - COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 6506 - AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 243 (600.30)
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding implementation of the
affordable housing requirements of the project, the time period for which the
covenants are in effect, equity sharing, lender requirements and if it is
possible to defer the affordable housing on this project to a later date.
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
litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the city is a party
- Paul Lampkin v. City of Huntington Beach - OCSC No. 65-55-91. (120.80)
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government
Code Section 54947.6 to meet with its designated representatives regarding
labor relations matters - Police and Fire Association - Meet and Confer.
(120.80)
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pending
litigation - Jon Burch v. City of Huntington Beach - OCSCC No. 55-07-37.
(120.80)
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 6:20 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,
July 19, 1993, at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, Civic Center, Huntington
Beach, California.
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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
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, July 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.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Wincheli, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Wincheli.
OATH OF OFFICE -- LINDA MOULTON--PATTER - CALIFORNIA OOASTAL COMMISSIONER
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Counciimember Linda
Moulton -Patterson who has been reappointed to a two-year term of office on the
California Coastal Commission.
PUBLIC 0-MMENTS
Lois Vackar, Clayton King, George Cross, Patrick Farrell, M.D., Eleanor Dunai,
Michael Shuttl„gworth, Wilfred M-eypr, David. r i , Lois Freeman, Susan
Petersen, Alex Helmer and Dave Karina spoke r9garding problems in the downtown
area which lead to the disturbances over the Fourth of July weekend including
absentee landlords, problem with renters, crowd control, vandalism, graffiti,
alcohol sales at the parade, scheduling of events, preparations for next year
and support for the work done by the Police Department.
Loretta Wolfe spoke in opposition to the disturbances in the downtown area on
the Fourth of July weekend. She invited Council to attend a meeting of the
newly formed Downtown Task Force on August 1, 1993 and she volunteered to
serve on a Council committee when formed.
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Diane Easterling spoke in opposition to the disturbances in the downtown area
on the Fourth of July weekend. She distributed a memo to the City Council and
City Clerk with suggestions to address problems in the downtown area.
J4nne Nevins spoke in opposition to the disturbances in the downtown area on
the Fourth of July weekend. She distributed copies of video tapes to Council
and stated the films were made from her front doorstep.
The City Administrator stated that a memo was distributed to Council on the
costs of Police Department, Community Services, and Public Works personnel,
overtime and increased staffing required for the Fourth of July weekend.
Joyce Kellis spoke regarding the towing of her car for expired license plate
during the Fourth of July weekend and stated that she had a problem with the
Department of Motor Vehicles because she had lost the pink slip.
The City Administrator directed the Police Chief to check Ms. Kellis'
information and see what can be done to resolve the situation.
Pam Julien, Larry Wong, Scott Runge, Connie Boardman, Flossie Horgan, Terry
Dglt_on, Amigos de Bolsa Chica President, and Bill GregQU, Surfrider
Foundation, spoke regarding the Bolsa Chica Wetlands including the Cal -Paw
Bond Initiative for funding, support of application for funding from the North
American Wetlands Conservation Council and acquisition of the Bolsa Chica area
for public open space.
Bob Bolen spoke in support of the Coultrup Development Project and stated that
the downtown area needed quality projects.
Phillip Falcetti, Orange County Health Care Agency representative, Vicki
Weber, Linda Naber, Kirk Kirkland and Marilyn Cowan, spoke in support of the
proposed smoking ordinance due to the health hazard from second-hand smoke and
the elimination of vending machines for tobacco sales which would restrict
under age smokers.
Carol Elston spoke in opposition to the proposed smoking ordinance and stated
that it should be a decision made by the restaurant owner and patrons, not the
City Council.
Jane_Morris spoke in opposition to the ban on smoking in restaurants and
stated it would decrease business in local restaurants. She also stated that
there are more cancer causing agents in canned and frozen foods than there is
in cigarettes.
Harold Campbell spoke in support of the proposed smoking ordinance and
presented a list to the City Clerk of restaurants in Orange County that ban
smoking.
Phil Smith, developer, spoke in support of the proposed Golf Course in
Bartlett Park.
Nick Tomaino, Donna Schwab, Myron Howard and Jay Kreitz spoke in support of
the proposed decrease in the speed limit on Palm Avenue to forty-five (45)
miles per hour and proposed stops signs at Ofelia and Cherryhill Lane for the
following reasons; poor visibility, curvy road, numerous accidents and for
the protection of school children.
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Topper Horack spoke in opposition to the Coultrup Development Project. He
stated that the proposed affordable housing was not affordable to many people
who work in the city and cannot afford to buy a home here. He distributed a
communication to Council.
Jean Collins spoke in opposition to cable television programming and fees, the
cost of medical care, standby water charges, and graffiti.
Jerry Buchanan, HB City School District representative, spoke in support of
the proposed speed limit reduction and stop signs on Palm Avenue for public
safety stating that this was also a request from the school bus drivers. He
also stated that the School District did not have a mitigation agreement with
the developer regarding the Coultrup Development Project.
Lee Cox, Orange County Ambulance President, Serhantz, Paine and
Associates, L. I. Kemp, Ed Kerins, Huntington Beach Tomorrow President, Jim
K_arras and Bryan Bridaes spoke in opposition to the proposed Fire Department
Ambulance Program for the following reasons: no formal bid process, new
employees, increased liability, operating costs and start-up costs not
included in budget.
Rick Richardson, Care Ambulance Service Vice -President, spoke in opposition to
the proposed Fire Department Ambulance Program and stated that the bid process
outlined the the city code should be followed. He presented a communication
to the City Clerk from the President of the California Ambulance Association.
Jeff Bergsma spoke in support of the proposed in -lieu parking fees for
downtown businesses at a rate of $4,000 instead of $6,000 per space. He
stated that the funds should be put in a fund for building more parking at the
time the parking structure is fully utilized.
Mark Frank, San Pedro Sign Company representative, spoke in support of
reactivating the Sign Committee in order to review the sign ordinance to
reduce restrictions on commercial signs especially on Beach Boulevard. He
volunteered to work with the committee.
Councilmember Silva requested the material to which Mr. Frank referred and
asked him to put suggestions and concerns in writing to the Community
Development Director.
Wing Lam, Wong's Fish Taco Restaurant representative, spoke regarding the
in -lieu parking fee for his proposed restaurant location downtown location and
requested that the fee be deferred until after the parking structure is fully
utilized.
Bob Mandic, Downtown Business Owners Association representative, spoke
regarding the proposed new parking meters and increased parking meters rates
in the downtown area and requested that Council continue the decision until
after the Downtown Business Owners Association can meet and discuss this
issue. He spoke in support of the in -lieu parking fees and expressed his
concern about planning for future parking requirements in the area.
George Arnold spoke in support of permitting vendors to operate on public
property in the downtown area with a temporary permit.
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Suzanne Beukema, Main Street Cafe owner, spoke in support of the proposed
in -lieu parking fees. She requested that existing businesses be exempt when
remodeling is done that is not related to increased customer seating and
stated that the in -lieu parking fees should be transferred from one tenant to
another should a business change ownership. She also spoke in support of the
proposed smoking ordinance.
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9:50 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 10:00 p.m.
(Citv Council/Redevel0 ment Agency) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - SASSOUNIAN CAPITAL VENTURE INC. - SEAVIEW VILLAGE -
TALBERT/BEACH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA - COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 6506 -
AGENCY -RESOLUTION NO. 243 - APPROVED AS AMENDED ( 600.30)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing
for the purpose of considering a Disposition and Development Agreement by and
among the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach and Sassounian
Capital Ventures, Incorporated. The project is located south of Talbert
Avenue, west of Joyful Lane and north of Happy Drive in the Talbert -Beach
Redevelopment Project Area.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed,
published, and posted. No communications or written protests were received on
the matter.
The City Clerk presented Council Resolution No. 6506 for Council adoption -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CONSENTING
TO THE APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND SASSOUNIAN CAPITAL
VENTURES, INC., AND MAKING OTHER FINDINGS."
The City Clerk presented Agency Resolution No. 243 for Agency adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND SASSOUNIAN CAPITAL VENTURES, INC.,
AND MAKING OTHER FINDINGS."
Stephen Kohler, Economic Development Project Manager, presented a staff
report. He stated that there were two corrections in the staff report on page
two of the Request for Council Action, the developer has purchased the land
and is responsible to procure release of the Agency from previous owners,
Collins -Zweibel regarding 1982 Participation Agreement and on page eight of
the Section 33433 Report the length of term should be thirty years instead of
twenty.
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding the conditional use permit,
entitlements, equity participation, affordable housing requirements and real
property the city has acquired for the project.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
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Richard Harlow spoke in support of the proposed project. He stated that the
developer had reduced the number of units from the original plans for the
project at the request of the city.
Bijan Sassounian, project developer, spoke in support of the project and
addressed questions from Council regarding the affordable units required on
the project.
There being no one further 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 Leipzig, seconded by Winchell, to approve the following
as amended:
1. Approve Notice of Exemption and authorize its filing with the County
Clerk, and
2. Adopt Council Resolution No. 6506 and Agency Resolution No. 243
approving the Disposition and Development Agreement between the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach and Sassounian
Capital Ventures, Inc. and authorize execution of the Disposition and
Development Agreement by the appropriate Agency officials, and
3.
Approve and authorize execution of the License Agreement between the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach and Sassounian
Capital Ventures, Incorporated to permit the developer to use the Agency
owned property as a construction staging area prior to its conveyance, and
4.
Appropriate the $25,000 developer deposit to the Redevelopment fund
balance in the Talbert -Beach Redevelopment Project Area, and
5.
Appropriate $750,000 in Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside funds to
implement the affordable housing requirements of the project, and
6.
Authorize execution of the Form of Mutual Release, Attachment No. 12 of
the Disposition and Development Agreement, and
7.
Amend the agreement to establish the affordable units for the life of the
project as opposed to thirty years if acceptable to the lender.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE H NT NGTON BEACH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT
CORPORATION
HUNTINGTON BEA H_CIVIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
ABSENT: None
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itv Council/Civic___ Improvement) MINUTES - APPROVED
A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Silva, to approve and
adopt the minutes of the Huntington Beach Civic Improvement Corporation
regular meeting of July 6, 1992 as written and on file in the Office of the
Secretary. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig
City Council/Civic Improvement) OFFICERS ELECTED - HUNTINGTON BEACH CIVIC
IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (125.20)
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Robitaille, to elect the following
officers: Mayor Grace Winchell - President; Mayor Pro Tempore Linda
Moulton -Patterson - Vice -President; and City Clerk Connie Brockway -
Secretary. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURN CIVIC IMPR VEMENT CORPORATION MEETING
The Mayor adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the Civic Improvement
Corporation.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED)
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration! (Leipzig) Pacific Coast Highway
street light installation - plans and specifications - call for bids; traffic
signal at intersection of Yorktown Avenue and Lake Street - Pacific Ranch -
plans and specifications - call for bids; license agreement - mobile beach
concession between Ninth Street and extension of Seapoint Street; supplemental
expenditures for public works projects; approval of grant agreement with the
Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau, Incorporated, for FY 1993/94;
(Moulton -Patterson) authorization for City Attorney to send letter of support
for City of Hawthorne's petition for review with the California Supreme Court;
(Bauer) reappointment of Personnel Commissioners.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Leipzig, second Silva, Council approved the following items, as
recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
5 1ABSENT: None
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_(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) MINUTES - APPROVED - Approved and
adopted minutes of Council/Agency regular meeting of May 17, 1993 as written
and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(City Council) REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
PROCESS OPERATIONAL EVALUA ION IMPLEMENTATION SCUEDULE - APPROVED (600.10) -
Received and accepted the Community Development and Development Process
Operational Evaluation Implementation Plan.
(City Council TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF YORKTOWN AVENUE AND
DELA14ARE STREET_- PLANS ANO SPECIFICATIONS/CALL FOR BID_—_CC-880 -- APPROVE
(600.55) - Approved plans and specifications for the construction of a new
traffic signal at the intersection of Yorktown Avenue and Delaware Street;
authorized the Director of Public Works to advertise for bids and approved
sample contract subject to award of contract to Council approved lowest
responsible bidder.
Citv Council/Redevelopment Agency) OWNERSHIP WIRIN TALBERT-BEACH
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ARE - SARAH LAZAR - RECEIVED AND FILED (410.40) -
Accepted disclosure of property ownership by Deputy City Attorney Sarah
Lazarus within the Talbert -Beach Redevelopment Project Area. (No action
needed, this is solely a disclosure requirement.)
(City Council) THIRTIETH STREET ARCHITECTURE AGREEMENT - APPROVED (600.10)
- Approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 3 to Engineering Design
Services Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Thirtieth Street
Architects, Incorporated, for the Huntington Beach Municipal Art Center and
authorized and approved transfer of $20,416 from the city's unappropriated
Capital Improvement Fund to the Art Center Fund account E-CP-AS-151-6-31-00.
(City Council) REAPPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL COMMISSIONERS - KUNNECKE - NIEL EN
- APPROVED - REPORT TO BE PREPARED FOR FUTURE AGENDA REGARDING PERSONNEL
COMMISSION TERMS (110.20)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding
reappointment of members to the Personnel Commission.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to approve the
reappointments of Benton F. Kunnecke and John C. Nielsen to the Personnel
Commission for four year terms to expire June 30, 1997 and directed a staff
report be prepared regarding the repeal of the provision allowing Personnel
Commission members to serve more than eight years. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Winchell requested that the report regarding the repeal of the provision
allowing Personnel Commission members to serve more than eight years be
prepared for Council and scheduled as an agenda item.
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(City Council) PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION — PLANS -AND
PE IFICATIONS/CALL FOR BIDS — CC-87 — CONTINUED M SEPTEMBER 7 1 — THIS
ITEM APPROVED LATER IN MEETING — SEE PAGE NO. 1 (600.80)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding
Pacific Coast Highway street lighting installation.
Councilmember Leipzig requested a staff report regarding a cost comparison of
underground lines as opposed to above ground lines.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Silva, to continue the decision
regarding the street light installation on Pacific Coast Highway to
September 7, 1993. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Robitaille stated that Ruby's Restaurant had decided not to
provide temporary food service at the pier and questioned whether it was
possible Mr. All could.
The Community Services Director stated that his department would be soliciting
proposals.
(City Council SUPPLEMENTAL EXPENDIIURES FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS —
APPROVED (320.20)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding
supplemental expenditure budgets for Public Works projects currently under
construction to be carried over from fiscal year 1992/93 to fiscal year 93/94.
Discussion was held by Council -and staff regarding this agenda item.
Following discussion by Council and staff, a motion was made by Leipzig,
seconded by Silva, to re —appropriate funds for supplemental expenditures for
certain Public Works Projects carried over from fiscal year 1992/93 to fiscal
year 1993/94. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT INTERSECTION OF Y RKTOWN AVENUE AND LAKE
STREET AND PACIFIC RANCH — PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS — APPROVED — CALL FOR BIDS
— AUTHORIZED — CC-878 (600.55)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding
the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Yorktown Avenue
and Lake Street.
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In response to Mayor WinchelI's question, Jim Otterson, Traffic Engineer,
reported that there is not sufficient funding for three traffic signals this
year but that the funding would provide for two new traffic signals, partial
funding of the Yorktown/Lake traffic signal and modification to two existing
traffic signals.
Following considerable discussion by Council and staff, a motion was made by
Leipzig, seconded by Moulton -Patterson to approve plans and specifications for
construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Yorktown Avenue
and Lake Street/Pacific Ranch, authorize the Public Works Director to
advertise for bids and approve sample contract subject to award of contract to
Council approved lowest responsible bidder. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan
NOES: Leipzig
ABSENT: None
(City Council) LICENSE AGREEMENT — MOBILE BEACH CONCESSION BETWEEN NINTH
STREET AND EXTENSION OF SEAEQINT STREET — MI HAEL ALI DBA TACK'S TOO
APPROVED (600.35)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding
the proposed mobile beach concession between Nineth Street and the extension
of Seapoint Street.
Following discussion by Council and staff, a motion was made by Robitaille,
seconded by Leipzig, to accept Michael Ali as the city's choice of
concessionaire and approve and authorize execution of a License Agreement
between the City of Huntington Beach and Michael Ali dba Zack's Too
Concessions to supply food, drink and sundries for the beach and bluff top
users between Ninth Street and the end of the extension of Seapoint Street for
a period of one year. ($800 per month or 15% of gross whichever is greater).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan
NOES: Leipzig
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Robitaille stated that Ruby's Restaurant had decided not to
provide temporary food service at the pier and questioned whether it was
possible Mr. Ali could. The Community Services Director stated that his
department would be soliciting proposals.
(City Council GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH CONFERENCE AND
VISITORS BUREAU, INC,,EOR FY 1993/94 - APPROVED (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding
a grant agreement with the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau,
Incorporated.
Councilmember Sullivan commented on the success of the Huntington Beach
Conference and Visitors Bureau.
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A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Silva, to approve and authorize
execution of grant agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the
Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau for Public Relations Services
and release funds of $43,125. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan
NOES: Leipzig
ABSENT: None
(City Council) CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO SEND LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CITYOF
HAWTHORNE-S PETITION FOR REVIEW WITH CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT (630.50)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Attorney regarding a
proposed letter of support for the City of Hawthorne's Petition for Review
with the California Supreme Court regarding eminent domain action.
Councilmember Moulton -Patterson requested the City Attorney to report on this
agenda item.
The City Attorney presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Leipzig, to authorize the City
Attorney to send a letter supporting the City of Hawthorne's Petition for
Review with the California Supreme Court regarding eminent domain action filed
by Shell California Pipeline Company seeking to condemn a pipeline
right-of-way in a public street in the City of Hawthorne. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION - PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS/CALL FOR BIDS ,-CC--876 - APPROVED (600.80)
This item was resubmitted to Council. (See page No. 7.)
The City Administrator stated that the proposed Pacific Coast Highway Street
light installation was underground and not above ground.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Robitaille, to approve plans and
specifications for construction of Pacific Coast Highway Street lighting
installation from Nineth Street to Goldenwest Street, to authorize the
Director of Public Works to solicit bids, and to approve sample contract
subject to award of contract to Council approved lowest responsible bidder.
The motion carried by the following roll tali vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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COUNCIL MEETING — MOTION TO ADJOURN — FAILED
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Robitaille, to adjourn the meeting
since the hour was after 11:00 p.m. The motion failed by the following roll
call vote.
AYES: Robitaille, Silva
NOES: Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
ABSENT: None
COUNCIL MEETING - MOTION TO PROCEED APPROVED
Mayor Winchell stated that as the hour was after 11:00 p.m. there should be a
vote to continue past the hour set by Council policy.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Moulton —Patterson, to continue the
meeting past the 11:00 p.m. hour to complete the agenda excluding the
following items:
(City Count_) SUPPLEMENTAL FEE RESOLUTION NO. 6507 — PARKING METER RATES —
ADDITIONAL PARKING METERS AND OFF STREET PARKING LOTS — CONTINUED TO
AUGUST 2. 1993 (340.20)-- _
(City Council/Red v 1 m n A nc IN —LIEU PARKING FEE FOR DOWNTOWN
BUSINESSES— DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA — CONT NI�iED_TO AUGUST 2. 1993
(340.20) —
(City Council) 1993/94_CITY COUNCIL GMLS AND OBJECTIVES — CONTINUED TO
AUGUST 2. 1993 (120.30)
(City Council) ORDINANCE NO. 3201- REGULATION OF TATTOOING ESTABLISHMENTS
AND OPERATIONS — CONTINUED TO AUGUST 2. 1993 (640.10)
(City__ Council) ORDINANCE NO. 3203_— DEVELOPMENT PROJECT COVENANTS OFF_EASEMENT
— CONTINUED TO AUGUST 2_, 1993 (640.10)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) BARTLETT GOLF COURSE AND PARK -- EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE
WITH CITY FOR PERIOD OF ONE YEAR — SUPER SPORT INC. — APPROVE (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director
regarding design, construction and operation of a golf course and neighborhood
park between Adams and Yorktown Avenues, east of Beach Boulevard behind the
Newland Shopping Center, known as Bartlett Park.
The Community Services Director presented a staff report.
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Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding public hearings to be held,
Measure C vote, and project benefits.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Silva, to direct staff to negotiate
with Super Sport, Incorporated, to design, build, and operate a three par,
nine hole golf course with driving range and a four acre neighborhood park at
Bartlett Park. Super Sport, Incorporated, will have the exclusive right to
negotiate an agreement with the city for a period of one year from the date of
Council approval. Either party may terminate negotiations with thirty days
written notice. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) POLICY RE: VENDING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY_-
DOWNTOWN AREA — DISAPPROVED (100.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director
regarding permitting vendors to operate on vacant public property in the
downtown on a temporary basis.
The Community Services Director presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Robitaille, not to permit vendors
to utilize vacant public property in the downtown on a temporary basis for
selling of merchandise or to operate in a public parking lot. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) REPORT ON ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON PALM AVENUE —
GOLDENWEST STREET TO SEAPOINT AVENUE — EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 3204 — SPEED
REDUCTION — ADOPTED — STOP SIGNS AND VISIBILITY -IMPROVEMENTS DIRECTED — STATUS
REPORT REQUESTED N VEMBER 15 1993 (580.50)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works and
Police Chief regarding additional traffic control devices to be used on Palm
Avenue to improve safety and reduce the incidence of speeding between
Goldenwest Street and Seapoint Avenue and Ordinance No. 3204 for Council
adoption — "AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING
NEW PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR PALM AVENUE BETWEEN GOLDENWEST STREET AND
SEAPOINT AVENUE." (reduces speed limit on Palm.Avenue from 50 miles per hour
to 45 miles per hour between Goldenwest Street and Cherryhill Lane, and from
50 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour between Cherryhill Lane and Seapoint
Avenue)
Jim Otterson, Traffic Engineer, presented a staff report.
The Mayor announced a correction to the agenda regarding the proposed speed
limits.
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Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding visibility, stop signs, and
the safety of school children.
Councilmember Leipzig spoke regarding the need for a sign to be placed ahead
of the curve.
A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Silva, to direct staff to
continue aggressive efforts on improving visibility at every intersection on
Palm Avenue, to install stops signs at Cherryhill and Ofelia and to post the
speed limit at 45 miles per hour by adopting Emergency Ordinance No. 3204 -
"AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING NEW PRIMA
FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR PALM AVENUE BETWEEN GOLDENWEST STREET AND SEAPOINT
AVENUE.", direct the Police Department Traffic Bureau to conduct speed
enforcement activities on Palm Avenue to increase driver awareness of the
speed limits and directed the Public Works Department to prepare a report
outlining the effect of these actions for November 15, 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) ORDINANCE NO. 3202
- SMOKING ORDINANCE -
INTRODUCTION
APPROVED (140,10)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance
No. 3202 for Council
introduction - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9.08
THEREOF ENTITLED
'SMOKING PROHIBITED'." (Revises
smoking ordinance)
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding the proposed date for the
one hundred percent (100%) ban on smoking in restaurants effective
January 1, 1995.
A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Leipzig, to approve
introduction of Ordinance No. 3202 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 9.08 THEREOF ENTITLED 'SMOKING PROHIBITED'."
Further discussion was held by Council.
Motion to Amend Effective Date_ of Ordinance No. 3202_to 3uly_1 1994 - Failed
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to amend the main
motion to make the effective date July 1, 1994. The motion FAILED by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell
NOES: Robitaille, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
ABSENT: None
The main motion made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Leipzig, to approve
introduction of Ordinance No. 3202 carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig
NOES: Robitaille, Silva, Sullivan
ABSENT: None S
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.(City Council) Discussion_.. Re: Plans for the Downtown Area
Councilmember Bauer spoke regarding the downtown area including the City
Council vision for the area, change of clientele, use of city —owned land and
the parking situation.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Discussion re: Request Reconsideration —
Coultrup Development Project -- DDA -- CUP No. 922-17 with Special Permits — CE
Scheduled Re: Concerns
Councilmember Bauer requested that a Councilmember on the prevailing side
reconsider the Coultrup Development Project approved on July b, 1993.
The City Attorney reported on the procedure of reconsideration.
The Community Development Director responded as to what language was in the
Conditional Use Permit in response to Council and Mr. Buchanan's statements.
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding school district concerns,
school fees, audit of the project, appraisal of the property and legal opinion
from the City Attorney regarding gift of city property.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Sullivan, to authorized Councilmember
Bauer and up to two other Councilmembers to meet with outside counsel to
discuss Councilmember Bauer's concerns regarding the legality of the
Disposition and Development Agreement relative to the following issues: (1)
audit expenditures, (2) need for new appraisal and (3) conveyance of city
street without remuneration. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton —Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Silva
ABSENT: None
Council Committee Formed-- Council Downtown Ad Hoc Committee — Approved
Mayor Winchell announced the need for a committee to review the concerns of
the citizens in the downtown area. Mayor Winchell, Councilmember
Moulton —Patterson and Councilmember Silva volunteered to serve on the
committee.
Staff Committee Formed — Staff Downtown Ad Hoc -Committee — Approved
The City Administrator announced that he would form a department head
committee to review the concerns of the citizens in the downtown area.
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Appointment of Councilmember-s—S-%lva and Leipzig to Review Sign Code Revisions
- Approvgd
Councilmember Silva requested staff to review the sign code for revisions that
would enhance the business community.
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Leipzig, for Councilmembers Silva and
Leipzig to meet with staff to compile a list of recommendations for amendments
and improvements to the sign ordinance. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Staff time to fill out an application for funds from North
American Wetlands Conservation Council to purchsand in the Bolsa Chica -
Approved
Councilmember Bauer spoke regarding the deadline of August 15, 1993 for
submission of the application, funding which will require matching funds from
elsewhere, information available from the Bolsa Chica Land Trust and interest
on the part of one land owner to sell property.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to approve staff
time to fill out an application for funds from North American Wetlands
Conservation Council to purchase land in the Bolsa Chica. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Robitaille, Silva
ABSENT: None
(City Council.) Fire Department Ambulance Program - Reconsideration Approved
,lily 6. 1993
Councilmember Sullivan requested that a Councilmember on the prevailing side
make a motion to reconsider action taken at the July 6, 1993 meeting to
approve the Fire Department Ambulance Program and the recent newspaper article
regarding the services of Santa Ana and San Clemente.
Chief Dolder responded as to how the cities differed relative to (1) outside
bidding, (2) issue pertaining to quality of services, (3) the comparisons of
both types of ambulance services relative to operations of other communities
and (4) dollars and cents analysis.
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding the staff time to
administer the program, vehicle maintenance, costs of operation, quality of
service, and status of other community ambulance programs.
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A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Silva, to reconsider the Fire
Department Ambulance Program on August 2, 1993 in order to address
Councilmember Leipzig's concerns relative to (1) address legal question
regarding outside bidding, (2) issue pertaining to quality of services, (3)
the comparisons of both types of ambulance services relative to operations of
other communities and (4) dollars and cents analysis of profit margin
anticipated.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Robitaille, Winchell
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Finance Board Resignation Accepted - Fisher - Appointment
Approved R (110.20)
Mayor Winchell announced the resignation of John Fisher from the Finance Board
and appointment of Bill Rea to fill the vacancy.
(City Council Resolution No. 6505 - Adopted - Protection of County
Landfills (810.20)
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6505 for Council adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROTESTING
WASTE IMPORTATION INTO ORANGE COUNTY LANDFILLS." (Declares that waste
importation into Orange County from outlying counties is counter productive
and unacceptable and protesting such waste importation into the County
landfills.)
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Bauer, to adopt Resolution
No. 6505. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan,
Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Redevelopment Agency) MAIN -PIER PHASE II (CO(JLTRUP) AFFORDABLE HOUSING_PLAN
- AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 241 - FAILED - MAIN I 6TH/PCH /WALNUT (410.20)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Economic Development
Department transmitting Resolution No. 241 for Agency adoption - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ADOPTING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN FOR THE MAIN-PIERIPHASE II PROJECT."
Following discussion, a motion was made by Silva, seconded by Robitaille, to
approve the proposed Affordable Housing Plan for the Main Pier Phase II
(Coultrup) Project, as proposed, and appropriate $732,000, using redevelopment
housing funds (set aside) for implementation, if the project proceeds, by
adopting Resolution No. 241 and approve the proposed Affordable Housing Plan
as meeting condition no. 9-g (Affordable Housing Program) of Conditional Use
Permit No. 92-17 for the Main-Pier/Phase II Project as follows:
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9—g. Prior to issuance of building permits for the construction of the
residential portion, Developer shall provide the city with an Affordable
Housing program to be approved by the Director of Community Development
and in accordance with provisions of the city's adopted Housing Element
and Redevelopment Law. The affordable housing program shall provide for
the development of not less than 12 residential units which will be
available at affordable housing costs to persons and households of low
and moderate income, with not less than 5 of those units units available
at "affordable housing costs" to "very low income" households as defined
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.). The
affordable housing program shall identify housing proposals, locations
and implementation strategies for the development of new residential
units designed for families of low and moderate income. The Developer
shall provide affordable housing within the residential portion of the
site or provide affordable housing off —site. If all or a portion of the
affordable housing is to be provided off —site, one or more of the
following must occur prior to the issuance of building permits of the
construction of residential phase of Main Pier Phase IT.
1. Control of an off —site location acceptable to the city.
2. City approval of a development plan for an off —site location.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall identify a
location for the replacement of units lost through demolition. Said plan
shall comply with Section 33413.5 of California Community Development
Law. All units must be replaced within four (4) years of approval of
this conditional use permit.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Moulton —Patterson, Silva
NOES: Bauer, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
ABSENT: None
The City Administrator stated that staff would prepare a report with
alternatives for affordable housing on this project.
M-Qtion to Reconsider Conditional Use Permit Na. 9 —17 — Coultrup Development
Company_— Failed for Lack of Second
A motion was made by Winchell to reconsider the Conditional Use Permit
No. 92-17 for Coultrup Development Company for the sole purpose of adding a
condition that satisfies the school district concerns. The motion died for
lack of a second.
John Coultrup, Project Developer, and Jerry Buchanan, Huntington Beach School
District Superintendent, spoke regarding an agreement they are negotiating
relative to the concerns of the school district.
Discussion Re: Late Hour of Council Meetings — Alternatives to Address
Problem
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding the late hour of meetings
and alternatives to address the problem.
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The City Administrator stated that a staff report would be prepared with
alternatives to address the late meeting hours.
ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Winchell adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, August 2, 1993
at 5:30 p.m., Room B-8, Civic Center, Huntington Beach, California.
Clerk of the Redevelopme Agency
and City Clerk and ex -of icio Clerk
of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk Mayor/Chairman
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