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CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Room B-8, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, November 15, 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 4:30 p.m.
CITY COIINCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig, Silva (arrived 5.00 p.m.)
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet
with its designated representatives regarding Labor Relations Matter - 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 - Victoria Haserot v. City - OCSCC 600500 (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 - Stanley M. Bloom v. City - OCSCC 671306 (120.80)
The Chairman called a Closed Session of the Redevelopment Agency Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(A) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation - Stanley M. Bloom v. City -
OCSCC 671306 (400.50)
The Chairman called a Closed Session of the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8 to give instructions to its negotiator regarding negotiations concerning the purchase/sale of
property located at 303 - 11 th Street (400.50)
The Chairman called a Closed Session of the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8 to give instructions to its negotiator regarding negotiations with Abdelmuti Development
Company concerning the purchase/sale/exchangellease of property located at 211 Main Street (400.50)
RECESS -RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 4:40 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 5:55 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT - COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Winchell adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, November 15, 199 6:00 p.m. i e Cou cil Chat er, Civic
Center, Huntington Beach, California. ,,OXIAL '�
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 Mayor/Chairman
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, November 15, 1993
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office
4:30 p.m. - Adjourned regular meeting of City Council and Redevelopment Agency - see separate
minutes
6 p.m. - Adjourned regular meeting of City Council and Redevelopment Agency
i p,m. - Regular meeting of City Council and Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Winchell called the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 6 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
Absent: None
The Flag Ceremony and Invocation was conducted by Webelos Pack 226, Cubmaster Joe
McFaul and Steve McDonnell.
Mayor Winchell and Police Chief Lowenberg accepted a check in the amount of $1000 from the
Elks Lodge to be used for the purpose of cross training police dogs in sniffing out nitrates.
1141011117,
MaQUo Jeffes, representing the Council on Aging, presented a $250 contribution to the Don Kiser
Memorial Fund to show their appreciation for all the extra help Mr. Kiser gave to the Senior
Center.
Felicia Coco described her struggles as a single mother as she succeeded in attaining her goals
through the support of her mother and with the help of Project Self -Sufficiency. She urged Council
to continue their efforts in encouraging affordable housing in the city. In response to inquiry by
Mayor Winchell, she affirmed she meant the affordable housing issue involving apartments
located at 31311 th Street.
Shgron Penrogg, representing the Project Self -Sufficiency Foundation, stated they were recently
awarded their corporation papers and status as a non-profit corporation. She stated 250 children
are currently involved in the Project Self -Sufficiency Program. She urged Council consideration
regarding the property on 11 th Street.
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Cry Condict stated her income was $490 per month and she now has a subsidized apartment.
She urged Council to continue their efforts to provide very low income housing in the city.
Allen Baldwin, Executive Director of the Orange County Community Housing Corporation, urged
Council to continue efforts in acquisition of the property at 313 11th Street and 17372 Keelson
Lane for use as affordable housing. He stated the criteria for very low income in Orange County
was $13.70 per hour for a family of four.
D�10 - unter, representing Orange County Mobile Home Owners Consumer Advocate, stated one
of the problems of mobile home living was receiving information. He stated he had packets of
information which he would give to the City Clerk to distribute to each Councilmember. He
requested Council read and evaluate the information and respond to him.
George Amoid questioned the need of the City Attorney's Office for outside legal assistance for
Ming claims for state mandated cost reimbursements. He described problems in the downtown
area and charged that some establishments were allowed to stay open five minutes past 2 a.m.
Fl Egan stated her appreciation of Council and their willingness to listen to the citizens in
the city. She commended Mayor Winchell on her leadership.
The City Administrator reported that tagging vandalism statistics have dropped dramatically in the
past few months. He summarized the quarterly report and stated September 20, 1993 he would
bring alternatives before Council regarding reduction in services which will accommodate the
$248,000 budget shortfall. He stated an abbreviated version of the budget was available.
Councilmember Silva announced a Waterways Committee meeting would be held at the Hunting-
ton Harbour Yacht Club at 7 PM. on November 18, 1993. He invited everyone to attend the meet-
ing.
(City Council)QISCUSSIQN - CODE 0-F-ETHICS - CITY COMMISSION, BOARD AND
COMMITTEE MANUAL (120.10)
In response to inquiry by Councilmember Leipzig, Mayor Winchell stated the Code of Ethics was a
part of the Council Manual.
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In response to inquiry by Councilmember Robitaille, the Deputy City Administrator stated there
was a good chance the city would be successful in receiving Mandated Claim Reimbursements.
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(City Counc€I).ki4'M,AN RESOURCES BOARD APPOINTMENTS OF LUCIAIPHILLIPSISTEEN
AND REAPPOINTMENT 0E„IiROUSSARDISCHWABLIVILLASENOR (110.20)
Councilmember Silva stated the city was fortunate in having so many qualified citizens volunteer
to serve on boards and commissions. He stated he wanted to highlight the appointment of Daris
Steen to the Human Resources Board.
(Chy Council) DISCUSSION - ADDITIONAL FUNDSICOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) DOWNTOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - RECOVERY_METHOO
SUGGESTED (340.70)
Councilmembers Sulllivan and Silva inquired whether it would be cost effective to provide a mech-
anism in the Downtown Payment Assistance Program to pay back the principal of the loan at the
time the unit or house was sold. The Director of Economic Development stated it would require
too much administrative time to track the loans in an effort to gain repayment. She stated the
loans were for low income housing and was for matching the down payment for a home, points
and other financial charges and not necessarily part of the value of the house or property.
Councilmember Bauer suggested staff devise a program which would provide a method by which
the city could recover the loans and establish a revolving account.
(Redevelopment Age_ ncy) DISCUSSION - AUTHORIL41I0N TO NEGOTIATE ACQUISIT ON
OF.313 11TH STREET, IN, THE DOWNTOWN AREA FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING (430.50)
Councilmember Bauer stated his concerns regarding acquisition of the property at 313 11th
Street. He stated he would like a better understanding of how the Orange County Community
Housing Corporation operates. He stated he believed the building was not worth the amount the
city is planning on paying for it and the real costs of the building should be examined; that there
was a 10-unit building in the same area that was a better buy. He stated he believed the rental
schedule was unrealistic and the building would not command the kind of rent planned, even after
rehabilitation of the building. He suggested the item be continued until staff could provide the
answer to some of these questions.
Councilmember Sullivan stated he had grave concerns regarding the building. He referred to the
inspectors report and described the extensive rehabilitation that would be necessary on the build-
ing.
7-P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING COMMENCED
PUBLIC COMMENTFt
EdXerins, representing Huntington Beach Tomorrow, stated their opposition to proposed Resolu-
tion No_ 6547 setting the time of Council meetings. He referred to a letter he sent to Council out-
lining alternatives. He suggested the resolution be modified to start the meeting at 6 p.m. with no
action to be taken until 7 p.m. and with public comments scheduled for 7 p.m.
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(City Council) CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED TO 217l94 - CODE AMENDMENT
93-2 - NEGATIVE DECLARATION 91-32 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING - ORDINANCE NO 3214
(430.50)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a decision on a public hearing,
closed on October 4, 1993, to consider:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No. 903-21Negative Declaration 91-32
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, Department of Community Development
LOCATION: City-wide
ZONE: All Residential Zones
REQUEST: To amend the City's Zoning Code to include provisions for affordable housing
which require all projects of three (3) units or greater to address affordable
housing. The Ordinance also provides incentives for providing affordable
housing.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: This request covered by Negative Declaration No. 91-32 which
will also be considered by Council.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted. The
City Clerk stated she had received a communication in support dated November 10, 1993 from
Kirk Kirkland, Kirkland & Associates and a communication in support from Frank Horzewski dated
November 9, 1993.
The Planning Director recommended the matter be continued to February 7, 1994 to give staff
time to answer questions previously raised by Councilmembers.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Silva, to continue the decision on Negative Declara-
tion and Code Amendment #93-2 to the February 7, 1994 City Council meeting and renotice the
public hearing for this date. The motion carried unanimously.
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The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the fol-
lowing appeal:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Appeal of the Planning Commission's Conditional Approval of
Special Sign Permit No. 93-9
APPLICANT: Southern California Restaurant Enterprises
APPELLANT: Councilmember Dave Sullivan
LOCATION: 10001 Adams Avenue (Northeast comer at Brpokhurst Street)
ZONE: C2-FP2 (Community Business-Floodplain)
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REQUEST: Appeal of the Planning Commission's action approving a 12 foot high, 57 square
foot free standing pole sign for the recently approved Rally Hamburgers' Drive-
thru Restaurant pursuant to Section 9610.5 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code.
ENV R NSTATUS-. Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15315, Class 15 of the
California Environmental Quality Act
COASTAL STATUS: Not Applicable
The City Clerk presented a staff report prepared by the Planning Director.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and posted.
The City Clerk stated she had received a communication dated November 10, 1993 from Robert
Riedesell, President of Meredith Gardens Homeowners Association in opposition to the approval
of Special Sign Permit No. 93-9.
The Planning Director presented a verbal report and showed slides of the area.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Ed rin , President of the Meredith Gardens Homeowners Association, stated the association's
concerns regarding the economic growth of business at Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue
and the enforcement of city codes. He reminded Council the special sign program was adopted to
improve signage of commercial areas and reduce visual blight, not to be used as a means to cir-
cumvent the provisions of the sign code. He requested Council to uphold ordinances and over
rule the Planning Commission's approval of Special Sign Permit 93-9.
Davy Bartlett, Land Use and Planning Consultant, representing Rally's Southern California Res-
taurant Enterprises, gave a slide presentation of the proposed Rally's sign and slides of other
signs in the area. He requested Council to sustain the Planning Commission's approval of Special
Sign Permit No. 93-9.
Jim Hirks warned Council that should the changeable sign change while a driver is passing
through the intersection it could be a definite safety hazard.
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.
Councilmember Sullivan stated the main reason he appealed the Planning Commission's approval
of Special Sign Permit No. 93-9 was that he believed a changeable copy sign was not appropriate
for the area and he did not believe a case had been made that an economic hardship existed and
warranted the special sign permit.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Bauer, to grant the appeal
and deny Special Sign Permit No. 93-9 with findings in Attachment No. 7 of the RCA dated
November 15, 1993.
Following discussion, a substitute motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Bauer, to modify
the Planning Commission's approval of Special Sign Permit No. 93-9 by reducing the sign height
to seven feet high, the sign not to exceed 30 square feet, with no changeable copy and a land-
scaped planter area. The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Bauer, Winchell, Sullivan
NOES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Silva, Leipzig
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to modify the Planning Commis-
sion's approval of Special Sign Permit No. 93-9 by reducing the square signage from 57 to 36
square feet, with no changeable copy, with the following findings and conditions.
Strict compliance with Article 961 will result in substantial economic hardship to the
applicant because the 12 foot high, 36 square foot monument sign is necessary for
identification of the site. The proposed drive4hru restaurant is dependent on impulse
decisions and will benefit from a freestanding pole sign.
2. There are unusual site or building characteristics that preclude Rally-s Hamburgers from
yielding adequate signage from the provisions of the sign code. The proposed restaurant
building is under 900 square feet in size and is setback over 50 feet from both streets,
requiring the site have both wall and a freestanding sign for adequate exposure.
3. Due to the fact that there are special site or building conditions applicable to the site,
approval of additional signage for a 12 foot high, 36 square foot freestanding sign is
necessary to enjoy sign provisions enjoyed by surrounding properties.
4. The proposed 12 foot high, 36 square foot freestanding sign will not adversely affect other
signs in the area, nor will the sign obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision. The sign
will comply with the minimum site angle requirement for signs within the landscape
planter.
5. Additional signage for this site would not constitute an aesthetic impact to the site and
surrounding properties. The proposed sign will be compatible with signage in the
surrounding area.
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The site plan and site elevations received and dated July 19, 1993 shall be the approved
layout with the following modifications;
a. Maximum height of the freestanding sign shall be 12 feet-
b. Maximum area of the Rally's primary sign shall be 36 square foot sign; with Qg
changeable copy-
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. A planter box shall be provided at the base of the sign.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, a copy of revised plans depicting the modifications
pursuant to Condition No. 1 shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department for the file.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Robitaille, Bauer, Winchell
ABSENT: None
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(City Councils PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED TEMPORARY BARRICADE INSTALLATION
OIjRHONE LANE 13EMEEN ALHAM,BRA DRIVE AND N NCY DRIVE - ST_OP SIGNS TO BE
INSTALLED AT RHONEIKIM & NANCYIRH-QNE & SHERiRHONE & VOLGAISHE (580.50)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing for the purpose of
considering traffic conditions relative to the proposed temporary barricade installation on Rhone
Lane between Alhambra Drive and Nancy Drive which is intended for the purpose of reducing or
eliminating through traffic on Rhone Lane.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted, notifi-
cation was provided by the Department of Public Works. The City Clerk stated she had received
seven forms from people in favor of the barricade who did not wish to address Council; and
received 17 forms from people in opposition to the barricade who did not which to address Coun-
cil. She stated two communications had been received from Mr. and Mrs. Shieldhauer, however
they did not indicate whether they were opposed or in favor of the barricade. The City Clerk
stated she had received an informal petition with approximately 56 names of residents in favor of
the barricade. A communication from Jim Houghton dated November 5, 1993 in opposition had
be received by the City Clerk.
The City Clerk presented a staff report prepared by the Director of Public Works.
The Director of Public Works presented a verbal report regarding the matter.
The Traffic Engineer reviewed the procedures followed when citizens request street closure or a
barricade. He stated he believed there was a need for the City Council to formulate a policy
regarding street closure and barricade requests.
The Traffic Engineer stated the Public Works Department does not like to install barricades on
public streets and the Fire Department and Police Department recommended against installing a
street barricade on Rhone Lane. He stated he believed when left turn lanes are installed at Heil
Avenue and Beach Boulevard the traffic cutting through Rhone Lane would be alleviated. The left
turn lane is scheduled to be installed in February or March of 1994 as part of the Smart Street
Project_
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Tim O'Boyle spoke in opposition to the proposed barricade on Rhone Lane. He stated he had
submitted 39 petitions against the barricade.
Michel Hsiang, principal of Sun View School, stated she was not for or against the barricade, but
expressed her concern regarding the safety of students if the barricade increased traffic at the
school crossing. She requested the city staff to carefully study the traffic flow that would result
from the barricade and how it would impact school crossings.
MarK Warn spoke in opposition to the barricade referring to the inter -department memo from the
Police Traffic Division to the Department of Public Works Traffic Engineer which he believed
supported his position.
Darren Newton, Huntington Beach Fire Paramedic and resident on Alhambra Drive, stated his
opposition to the proposed barricade on Rhone Lane and suggested three 3-way stop signs be
installed at Rhone and Nancy, Rhone at Kim and Rhone at Sher. He stated the barricade would
place school children at risk walking to and from school.
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Al Ha referring to viewgraph stated his opposition. He cited hazards the city should address in
their overall plan, including the pool of water at the corner of Glencoe and Silver; the left turn on
Heil problem, accidents on Silver Lane and Juliette Low near the school from speeding.
Julio Zamarria, opposed the barricade and referred to the minutes of the Transportation
Commission. He stated that only residents of Rhone Lane were represented and that they were
not advised or asked for their opinion.
Allie Harrison, student at Sun View School, opposed the barricade as all the fast cars on Rhone
and Silver will sometimes come down the street she walks or rides on; she requested that Council
slow down the cars but not install a barricade.
Marge Knack stated she lived at the house across the street from the school looking down at Sher
Lane and expressed concern for the safety of the school children.
Leona Miner referred to a letter she hand carried to the Mayor. She stated speeding vehicles was
the problem on Rhone Lane. She stated her recommendation was in her letter.
Jim Frassett stated his opposition to the proposed barricade on Rhone Lane. He suggested
Council conduct a Townhall meeting where the residents could share their ideas on how to allevi-
ate the traffic problem on Rhone Lane. He stated the various factors the Traffic Commission had
failed to consider. He stated the children at Sun View School would be placed at greater risk.
liff LaqW stated he was in favor of the proposed barricade on Rhone Lane. He reminded Coun-
cil the barricade was temporary and collapsible so emergency vehicles could pass through it into
the tract. He stated he did not believe stop signs were the answer as there was one at Rhone
Lane and Nancy and cars sailed right through it.
Kenneth Hanvey stated he was in favor of the proposed barricade on Rhone Lane citing the safety
and well-being of children. He stated the plan called for a 60-day monitoring period of the traffic
flow and pointed out if the barricade did not solve the problem it could be removed.
Fred Aikins spoke in favor of the proposed barricade on Rhone Lane stating it should not be used
as a short cut to Huntington Center. He spoke regarding the increased business bringing in more
traffic.
Lynn Clamp spoke in favor of the barricade, but urged Council to look at the traffic problems in the
tract as a whole and not just Rhone Lane. She stated she had three children she cannot allow in
the front yard.
Gregory Clamp stated that there was a safety problem on Rhone Lane for his children and that a
solution was needed for the whole tract as he empathized with people who were afraid traffic
would be diverted to their street.
Terry T resin stated he was some what in favor of the barricade, but not at Rhone Lane, rather
suggested it be installed at Amazon on Sher Lane. He suggested that if a barricade was not
installed then stop signs be installed through out the tract.
Thomas Doney stated he was in favor of a barricade somewhere and reminded Council it was to
be installed for a trial period of sixty days. He requested Council ask the Traffic Engineer for the
number of vehicles counted on Rhone Lane and to compare that number with the number of vehi-
cles using an average tract street.
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Della Chadwell, Manager of the Huntington Beach Mall, stated that if the barricade slowed emer-
gency vehicles response time she would oppose it. She stated she was surprised the barricade
was offered as a first attempt to regulate traffic, rather than stop signs. She suggested a left turn
signal on Heil and stop signs first prior to a barrier.
JeLQmg Firzhgr stated he was opposed to a barricade and that he believed stop signs would help.
He stated his concern for paramedic response. He stated a left turn at Heil would solve 50% of
the problem.
Ro in Ravize stated she began the process of notifying the city there was a traffic problem on
Rhone Lane. She stated the tract should be looked at as a whole and whatever stringent mea-
sures were needed to control the traffic they should be taken such as a raised median on Sher
Lane, north of Rhone to stop all incoming traffic. She urged Council to hold their decision in
abeyance and return the matter to the Transportation Commission for further consideration.
Olivia Chambers stated she opposed the barricade and suggested speed bumps be installed.
She stated she believed it had been forgotten that the Pavilion Mall had made a great traffic
impact, there are two new traffic lights there and missing is a left turn lane off of Heil onto Beach
Boulevard. She suggested installing speed bumps.
The City Clerk stated five persons who did not wish to speak gave her forms in opposition to the
barricade on Rhone Lane.
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.
The Traffic Engineer reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of three types of traffic control
devices usually used in residential neighborhoods to slow down traffic: stops signs, raised pave-
ment "rumble" markers, and speed bumps.
Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the installation of stop signs at various
locations within the tract.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Leipzig, to return the issue of the proposed barricade
on Rhone Lane to the Transportation Commission for further analysis and input from the commun-
ity and return to Council with alternatives; staff to advertise the Transportation Commission meet-
ing. Following discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
The Chairman of the Transportation Commission suggested Council direct staff to install two stop
signs at this time. In response to inquiry by the Mayor he suggested the stop signs be placed at
Rhone Lane and Kim and Nancy and Rhone Lane.
Discussion was held regarding the need for stop signs on Sher Lane. In response to inquiry by
the Mayor, the Traffic Engineer suggested additional stop signs be placed at Sher and Rhone
Lane and Volga at Sher.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Silva, to install stop signs at Rhone Lane and Kim;
Nancy and Rhone Lane; Sher and Rhone Lane; and Volga at Sher; with staff to assess the matter
by July 1994. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Director of Public Works stated the stop signs would be installed by tomorrow afternoon.
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RECF.$S-RECONVENE
The Mayor recessed the meeting, The meeting was reconvened.
CONCONSE T CA ENDAR -_(ITEMS REMOVED),
Councilmember Sullivan requested that the item pertaining to the Community Development Block
Grant Downtown Payment Assistance Program be removed from the Consent Calendar for separ-
ate discussion. The item pertaining to the negotiations for acquisition of 313-11th Street in the
downtown area for affordable housing was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of
Councilmember Bauer. The City Administrator stated that the item pertaining to the Orix USA
Corporation as the buyer of Pierside Pavilion/Huntington Pier colony from Haseko Pier Colony,
Inc. would be removed from the Agenda and would be returned for Council consideration at a later
date.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Silva, second Moulton -Patterson, Council approved the following items, as recom-
mended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency_) MINUTES - APPROVED - Approved and adopted min-
utes of the adjourned regular meetings of July 9, 1993 and August 2, 1993 as written and on file in
the Office of the City Clerk_
Council) APPROVED JEC LF CY 1994ACDQN PLA -Approved
Community Services Department's Project Self -Sufficiency 1994 Action Plan which describes the
mission, and goals and objectives for the local program and also describes the community inter-
action between the public and private sectors. (570.50)
(City Council) DID AWARD - APPROVED - TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION -
YORKTOWNlLAKE - REGINALD_ GENERAL CONTRACTOR COMPANY - CC:A7 - Accepted
the low bid as submitted by Reginald General Contractor Company in the amount of $46,511 for
installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Yorktown Avenue and Lake Street; auth-
orized execution of construction contract, authorized the Director of Public Works to expend a
total of $70,000 which includes the contract cost of $46,511, city -purchased equipment (mast
arms, controller assembly, service cabinet, type 1A & 15 poles and microwave sensors) estimated
cost of $18,838 and estimated construction Change orders of $4,651, hold bid bonds on the low-
est 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:
Contractor Bids'
Bid Amount
Reginald General Contractor
46,511
Steiny and Company
51,593
Peek Traffic
63,950
Skipps Electric
69,000
Macadee Electric
76,695
(600.55)
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(City Council) NOTICE OF SALE OF CREST VIEW ELEMENTARY SQHQQL - SIE BEACH
BLVD ALBERT - CITY NOT TO PURSUE ACQUIITIQbl - Dirqcted staff to forward to the
Ocean View School District a formal written notice that the City of Huntington Beach has no intent
to pursue acquisition of the Crest View Elementary School. (Notice of Sale submitted by Ocean
View School District to the City pursuant to Government Code Section 65402(c) and 54220 et.
seq.) (650.70)
(ity Council) RESOLUTION N0,W415-ADOPTED -ALLOCATION OF CDBG FUNDS -
FLORIDA-YO KTOWN STREET IMPROVEMEND - CC- 7 - AGREEMENT
& CATALINA LOPEZ - APPROVED - PURCHASE OF PROPERTY - 2317 ENGLAND STREET
(600.10)
1, Approved and authorized execution of an agreement between the City and Catalina
Lopez for the purchase and sale of property located at 2317 England Street.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 6545 approving allocation of $25,000 of $25,000 of Community
Development Block Grant Funds for the street widening at 2317 England Street - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
APPROVING ALLOCATION OF $25,000 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS RELATED TO THE WIDENING OF ENGLAND STREET."
3. Authorized the Director of Economic Development to expend $25,000 for the purchase of
certain property required on England Street for the Florida -Yorktown Street Improvement.
(600.10)
(City Council) USE OF JAIL REVENUE TO PURCHASE PAN.IS.ALARM SYSTEM FOR THE
JAIL STAFF & RESTRAINT CHAIRS FOR VIOLENT OFFENDERS - APPROVED - Approved
appropriation of $3,500 from the unexpended General Fund and authorized expenditure of $4,500
for purchase of a jail personnel panic alarm system and prisoner restraint unit for violent
offenders_ (320.20)
(City Councill CITY COMMISSION. BOARD AND COMMITTEE MANUAL - APMVE.D -
Approved the "Commissioner Manual' as attached to the RCA dated November 15, 1993 as the
manual to be utilized by all city boards, commissions or committees and directed that each staff
liaison to a city board, commission or committee provide a three ring bound copy of the manual to
all current members of their respective city board commission or committee, and to each new
member of same upon their appointment. (120.10)
(City Council) APPROVED AGREEMENT - DAVID M. GRIFFITH & ASSOCIATES -
ASSISTANCE IN FILING CLAIMS FOR STATE -MANDATED COST REIMBURSEMENTS WAIVER OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - Approved and
authorized execution of Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and David M. Griffith
and Associates, Ltd., for Preparation and Filing of Claims for State Mandated Cost Reimburse-
ments. (600.10)
(City Council) APPROVED HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD APPOINTMENTS -
LUCIAIPHILLIPSISTEEN - APPROVED REAPPOINTMENTS - BROUSSARDISCHWABLI
VILLASENOR - Approved appointment of Anthony Lucia, Floyd Phillips and Daris Steen to the
Human Resources Board for four-year terms expiring September 30, 1997 to fill the vacancies
created by the expiration of terms of office of Howell Foster, Dorothy Kelly and Merry Lent respec-
tively and approved reappointments of Come Broussard, Kathryn Schwabl and Cheryl Villasenor
for terms October 1993 to September 1997_ (11020)
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Mf MLT�I I1t t COM11 N ;L11►1 Yd@VJI1'ilNJ:1 t Icl 5l.�`L�4�I� L :1<i� 4*Id 11Fk9 JtI' t 17[�=T�3
REQUESM (430.50)
The City Clerk presented a report prepared by the Director of Economic Development.
Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the possibility of requiring the loans to
be repaid, interest to be charged and the housing be kept affordable at the time it is resold.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Silva, to continue discussion of the issue of the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downtown Payment Assistance Program to
December 6, 1993 to allow staff time to prepare an analysis of methods to require repayment of
the loans, to consider charging interest on the loans at various levels. The motion carried
unanimously.
(Redevelopment Agency) AUTHORIZATION TO COWINUE NEGOTIATIONS FOR
ACQUISITION OF 313-11TH STREET -APPROVED - AFFQRDABLE HOUSING_- STAFF TO
PREPARE REPORT WIADDITIONAL INFORMATION (430.50)
The City Clerk presented a report prepared by the Director of Economic Development regarding
the acquisition of a nine -unit building located at 313-11 th Street for affordable housing.
Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the Chief Inspector's report on the
extensive rehabilitation that would be required on the building at 313-11th Street. The price of the
building was discussed.
Councilmember Bauer requested information be provided to Council regarding the Orange County
Community Housing Corporation, who would be the participants in the program and if there are
other buildings in the area that would serve affordable housing purposes that would be a better
buy.
The Director of Economic Development stated that since the Chief Inspector's report a structural
engineer inspected the building and submitted his report to the building inspection and they
agreed with the conclusions in the report. She stated that the lender agreed to deduct the cost of
the rehabilitation of the building from the cost of the purchase and that amount would be escrowed
to do the extensive amount of rehabilitation needed. Later it was clarified that the rehabilitation to
be deducted was code violations.
In response to Council inquiry, the Economic Director stated that criteria for low income would be
approximately $19,800 and very low income approximately $15,000 per year. She stated that
Orange County Community Housing Corporation had agreed that Project Self -Sufficiency
participants would be given priority for the very low housing units and there were enough qualified
participants to fill the building. She explained the building would be purchased and Orange
County Community Housing Corporation would assume it debt free, therefore the participants
would contribute $200 to $300 per month for maintenance.
Councilmember Silva suggested staff contact the board of realtors and County Planning Commis-
sioner Shirley Commons -Long for input on the issue. Councilmember Leipzig stated he believed
there was a consensus for approval of the concept of the program, but the problem was with this
particular building_
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Following discussion, a motion was made by Silva, seconded by Leipzig, to direct staff to continue
negotiations for the purchase, sale and rehabilitation of 313-11th Street with California Federal
Bank, the non-profit Orange County Community Housing Corporation and Project Self -Sufficiency
for the development of nine units of affordable housing on the terms and conditions as outlined in
the report as attached to the RCA dated November 15, 1993. The motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor confirmed the Director of Economic Development would provide Council with addi-
tional information, as requested by Council during discussion of the issue, within the next two
weeks.
(Qmly Council)-BQDGET AMENDMENT - APPROVED - CENTRAL LIBRARY PARKING LOT, -
CONTAMINATED SOIL-AQEtEF.MENT BETWEEN THE S,TY AND GEI?.BCIENCE
ANALYTICAL - APPROV>EQ__-_ i'AIVE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - APPRO,IIED - CC-876
(600.10)
The,,City Clerk presented a report prepared by the Director of Public Works and the Library
Director regarding the topographical extent and chemical composition of the contaminated soil at
the Central Library Parking Lot.
The Fire Chief presented a verbal report.
The City Administrator and the City Attorney reported.
Discussion was held regarding procedures used for testing the contaminated soil and the possi-
bility of recovering costs of soil mitigation from the previous owners of the site.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to take the following actions:
Approve and authorize execution of an agreement between the city and Geoscience
Analytical to determine the extent and composition of the contaminated soil at a cost not
to exceed $60,000.
2. Amend the budget by appropriating $90,000 from the fund balance of the General Fund to
cover the cost of analyzing the soil and covering the contaminated soil until a remediation
plan is approved.
3. Waive Professional Liability Insurance Requirement.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Cityit RESOLUTION 546 - ADOPTED - EaTABLISHES PA "
- 22ND STREET BETWEEN PCH & WAI.N_UT & RE -INSTALL PARKING METF.HS QN 22ND
BETWEEbi WALNUT& P TABLi H ZONE N 22NO 89MEEN
WALNUT & 5TH ST BETWEEN PCH & OLIVE (560.40)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works and the Director of
Community Services transmitting Resolution No. 6546 establishing Parking District"E" along 22nd
Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue.
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The Director of Community Services presented a staff report and slides of the area.
A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Leipzig, to approve the following actions:
Adopt Resolution No. 6546 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT "E".
2. Direct staff to remove sixteen parking meters from the inland side of Pacific Coast High-
way between 20th and Goldenwest Streets and reinstall those meters on 22nd Street
between Walnut Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.
3_ Direct staff to prepare a resolution amending the city fee schedule by establishing a
residential parking zone and fee on 22nd Street between Pacific Coast Highway and
Walnut Avenue and on Fifth Street between Pacific Coast HighwayyA d Olive Avenue.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Special Projects requesting appro-
val of the HOME Program in order to implement the HOME Investment Partnership Program and
to establish the appropriate spending authority and accounting system and a request that condi-
tional approvals be given for two acquisition projects in conjunction with HOME eligible non-profit
housing developers_
The Director of Special Projects presented a staff report and slide presentation. The Housing/ -
Development Specialist described three projects for Council consideration.
Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding how long the projects would remain
affordable housing. The Director of Special Projects stated that staff does agree that the project
should be affordable for the life of the project.
Councilmember Leipzig gave reasons why he would like a commercial use considered.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Silva, to take the following actions:
1. Approve the HOME Investment Partnership Program to Fiscal Year (Federal) 1992 at
$881,000 and for Fiscal Year 1993 at $584,000.
2. Authorize the Administrative Services Department to create the necessary chart of
accounts for the receipt and expenditure of HOME funds.
Approve the initial negotiations of $550,000 in HOME funds to assist the Orange County
Community Housing Corporation (OCCHO) and Shelter for the Homeless in the acquisi-
tion of two multifamily properties in the Oakview neighborhood (17372 Keelson Lane and
7812 Barton Drive). This approval is contingent on the further approval of the final deal
points and of any subsequent agreements or contracts_
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The Clerk presented Resolution No. 245 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO THE
TIME OF REDEVELOPMENT AGLM(;Y iUiEeTIN GS."
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to adopt Resolution No. 245, as
amended to reflect Councit Resolution No. 6647The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3220 for Council consideration - "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 2.05 AND ADDING
NEW CHAPTER 2.07 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN REFORM."
On motion by Moulton -Patterson, second Silva, Council continued consideration of Ordinance
No. 3220 to December 6, 1993, to review legal considerations, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) REPORT,REQUE�TED - FIRE DEPARCTMENI RESES?
_BEACH FIRE
Councilmember Bauer requested the Fire Chief to prepare a brief report regarding response to the
fire in Laguna Beach.
CROSSINGBE IDGES
Councilmember Bauer referred to letters written by Orange County Supervisor Wieder castigating
two members of the City Council regarding Council action on the Santa Ana River Crossing
Bridge issue at the previous Council meeting. He stated he believed the entire Council should
have been castigated, not only the two Councilmembers who were running for election to the
Orange County Board of Supervisors.
(Cft Council) MEMORANDUM FRQM CQ!JNCILMEMBEO BAUERC '
F (CTU RE
The Mayor expressed her appreciation to Councilmember Bauer on his memorandum on items for
review by the Finance Committee to improve the City's financial picture.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) RESOLUTIOH NO 6547- ADOPTEQ AS AMENDED - TIME OFQTY COUNCIL
MEETINGS CHANGED TO 5:00 PM AND 6:30 P.M- (120.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Administration transmitting Resolution No. 6547
regarding the time of City Council Meetings.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6547 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 1.03.01
OF THE CITY COUNCIL MANUAL RELATING TO THE TIME OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS."
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Robitaille, to reaffirm that no meeting of the City
Council shall continue beyond 11:00 p.m. without a majority vote of the Council; and establish a
policy for items not acted upon to be carried forward to the following Monday if scheduling per-
mits.
Councilmember Bauer pointed out this could result in four Council meetings each month. Follow-
ing discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
On motion by Leipzig, second Sullivan, Council reaffirmed that no meeting of the City Council
shall continue beyond 11:00 p.m. without a majority vote of Council. The motion carried unani-
mously.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to establish a policy for only items not
acted upon to be carried forward to the following Monday, if scheduling permits. The motion car-
ried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Robitaille, Bauer
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to change the time for regular meetings of
the City Council to begin at 5:00 p.m. with the televised/business and public comments portion of
the meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Winchell directed that Resolution No. 6547 be amended to reflect the actions Council
approved.
lRedevelooment Aaencvl RESOLUTION NO 245 - ADOPTED AS AMENDED_- TIME OF
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS (120.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Grace Winchell, Redevelopment Agency Chair-
man transmitting Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 245 changing the time of Redevelop-
ment Agency meetings to coincide with the new times set forth in Resolution No. 6547 of the City
Council. The time of the regular meeting would begin at 5:00 p.m., with the televised/business
and public comments portion of the meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m.
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DISCUSSION REGALING NOW CITY WILL DEAL WITH BUDGET SHORTFALL -
CONTINUED TO 121619
Discussion regarding how the city will deal with the budget shortfall was deferred to December 6,
1993 by consensus of Council.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW BY FINANCE COMMITTEE TO IMPROVE CITY FINANCIAL PICTURE
CONTINUED TQ 1216193
By consensus of Council the items for review by the Finance Committee to Improve the city's
financial picture was deferred to December 6, 1993.
PROPOSAL FOR STAFF REVIEW QF "SUNNYVALE MQUEL" OR SIMILAR M012ELS -
CONTINUED TO 1216193
By consensus of Council the Councilmember Bauers item regarding proposal for staff review of
the "Sunnyvale Model", or other similar models, for presentation to the Council as possible
methods for improving efficiency.
ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIU E=DEVELO MENT AGENCY
Mayor Winchell adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, at 5:00 p.m., December 6, 1993 in Room B-8, Civic
Center.
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk
Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City of
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Huritingfiin h, Caio "ia-- , '
Mayor/Chairman
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