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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-04-04 (15)MINUTES CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Room B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 4, 1994 Mayor Moulton -Patterson called the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan ABSENT: Robitaille (arrived 7:00 p.m.) STUDY SESSION - OCEAN,VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT VACANT SCHOOL SITES USE „QPTIONS (650.20) The City Clerk presented a memorandum from the City Administrator dated March 24, 1994 entitled Council Study Session Regarding Ocean View School District Vacant School Sites Use Options. The Assistant City Administrator presented a staff report using slides regarding recommendations for the following vacant school sites: Crest View, Rancho View, Park View, Pleasant View, Glen View, Robinwood, Haven View, Meadow View and Lark View. Jim Lamb, Business Development Project Manager, reported on retail uses of vacant school sites. Jim Engle, Deputy Director Beach Recreation and Development, reported on park uses of vacant school sites. Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding the Master Facility Use Agreement, vacant school sites as open space, and the need for public input regarding use of the sites. Ron Hagan, Community Services Director, responded to questions from Council. Request for Continuance of Puhlic Hearing - Special Sign Permit No. 93-13 - Supgtjior Electrical Advertising, Incorporated - 45 FootlHiglLPylon Sign - 9891 Adams Avenue - Northwest Corner Brookhurst,%reet (420.35) The City Administrator announced that a request for continuance to April 18, 1994 was received from the applicant through their representative Richard Harlow. CLOSED SESSION The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representative Daniel Cassidy regarding Labor Relations Matters - Meet and Confer - Concerning the following employee organizations: Municipal Employees Organization (MEO), Municipal Employees Association (MEA), Huntington Beach Fireman's Association (HBFA), Police Officers Association (POA), and Marine Safety Officers Association (MSOA). (120.80) 104 Page 2 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04/04/94 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 - Kathleen Hancock v. the city - OCSCC 701877. (120.80) The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to its negotiator, Donald L. Watson, City Treasurer, regarding negotiations with Metro Display/Target Media and Shelter Vision for property located throughout the city on Orange County Transit Authority bus routes. The payment terms and amount of payment on lease will be discussed. (120.80) RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 5:45 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 6:25 p.m_ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Mayor. COUNCILIAGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan ABSENT: None PRESENTATION -CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - 71ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The Mayor presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. and Mrs. (Tom) Koichi Nerio in celebration of their 71st Wedding Anniversary and their contributions to the community_ Their son, Dick Nerio, addressed the City Council and audience and thanked the city for the years his family has enjoyed living here and many years to come. A photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Nerio and other family members present was taken. PRESENTATION - 1 0 CHECK - H NTINGT N BEACH SMALLBUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER Robin L. Tole, Division Public Affairs Manager for General Telephone and Electric, presented a check for $15,000 to Joyce Riddell, President, Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, to fund the second years operation of the Huntington Beach Small Business Assistance Center, PRESENTATION - CERTIFICATF, OF APPRECIATIONCOUNTY TOBACCO E PREVENTION COALITION Marilyn Cowan presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor Linda Moulton -Patterson and City Council from the Orange County Tobacco Use Prevention Coalition to acknowledge their work in passing No Smoking Ordinances in the City of Huntington Beach. 105 Page 3 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04/04/94 INTRODUCTION - STUDENTS - SISTER CITY WAITAKERE, NEW ZEALAND Sharon Simiona, Sister City Association representative, introduced two students, Shannon Cuthrie, 14 years of age, and Fiona Spittles, 15 years of age, from our Sister City Waitakere to the Mayor and City Council. She read a letter from the Mayor of Waitakere and presented a photograph of Kere Kere Beach in New Zealand to the Mayor. PROCLAMATION - MONTH QE APRII. - HOMEBUYER EDUCATION MONTH ,-HUNTINGTON BEACH - FOUNTAIN VALLEY BOARD OF R LTORS The Mayor presented a proclamation to Barry Bussiere, Huntington Beach -Fountain Valley Board of Realtors proclaiming April, 1994, as Homebuyer Education Month. (City Council) CONTINUED FROM MARCH 7.1994 - MODIFICATION TO CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN - ART CENTER CLASSIFICATIONS -RESOLUTION ND. 5554 -ADOPTED-ADQPTED AS AMENDED (700.10) The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6554 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO AMEND THE CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN." (Adds new classifications: Art Education Coordinator, Exhibition Coordinator, Preparator, Cultural Services Aide.) Discussion was held by Council and staff. Councilmember Bauer requested Gerald Chapman to speak. Qerald Chapman, Art Center Foundation representative, stated that the original partnership between the Art Center Foundation and the city provided for the Foundation to raise funds to renovate the building and the city to supply funding for operate of the Art Center_ He requested a Memorandum of Understanding between the Art Center Foundation and the city. A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 6554 as amended to direct staff to inform the employees that the normal six month probationary period will be extended to twelve months in order for the city to determine the funding situation and that the matter be returned in ten months to determine if funding is being generated. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council/Redevelopment Agency.) CONTINUED FROM MARCH_ 7.1994 - AGREEMENT - ROBERT BEIN, WILLIAM FROST AND,AMOCIATES - MCFADDEN„BEIDGE WIDENING, OVER INTERSTATE 406 - CC-813-APPROVED (600.10) The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator requesting authorization to proceed with the hiring of a consultant to prepare environmental documents and provide engineering services for the McFadden Avenue Bridge over Interstate 405. Councilmember Leipzig stated that he had removed the item from the agenda at the last meeting and that staff had provided material in the Council packet to answer his questions. 106 Page 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04/04/94 A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Bauer, to approve selection of Robert Bein, William Frost (RBF) and Associates of Irvine, Professional Engineers, Planners and Surveyors, to prepare environmental documents and engineering services for the McFadden Avenue Bridge over Interstate 405, approve an amendment to the current year's redevelopment budget to appropriate $82,000 for consulting, environmental, engineering services and document reproduction expenditures and approve and authorize execution of a Professional Services Contract between the city and Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates for environmental and engineering services regarding the McFadden Avenue Bridge widening over Interstate 405 and authorize the Director of Public Works to expend $82,000 to cover contract costs of $79,000 and $3,000 for anticipated document reproduction expenditures. The motion carried by the following pall call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: None (C"ty il) CONTINUED FROM M ARCH 7, 1994 - ACQUISITION OF PARCEL FOR INCLUSION IN HUNTINGTON CENTRAL CLIFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - NORTHEA CORNER _EDWARDSIELLIS - APPROVED (904&)(Ds0•40 The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding acquisition of a parcel for inclusion in Huntington Central Park. The City Administrator stated that the obligation of Seacliff Partners to clean up any contaminates on the site is included in the Development Agreement and this is just a clarification of that requirement. A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Leipzig, to direct staff to acquire the 4.5 acre Parcel 7b (AP No. 110-151-15 and 16) located on the northeast corner of Edwards Street and Ellis Avenue, to direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement No. 90-1 to provide that upon termination of the existing oil and gas operation on Parcel 7b, Seacliff Partners will abandon all wells on the property and remediate any on -site contaminated soil in accordance with city and state cleanup standards and direct staff to prepare a grant deed for Parcel 7b for Council acceptance. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Curncil) CONTINUED FROM MARCH 7,1994 - AMENDMENT NO.1 TQ, AGREEMENT - BOYLE ENGINEERING CORPORATION - WATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN AND FINANCING PLAN - APPROVED (600.10) The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the city and Boyle Engineering Corporation for preparation of the Huntington Beach Water System Master Plan and Financing Plan update. Councilmember Bauer spoke regarding the Water Task Force, status report, capital requirements, financing mechanisms, water pressure, and water supply. 101 Page 5 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04/04/94 A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Robitaille, to approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the city and Boyle Engineering Corporation for preparation of the Huntington Beach Water System Master Plan and Financing Plan update and authorize expenditure of an amount not to exceed $31,900 to fund the Water Master Plan and Financing Plan Update Contract Amendment No. 1. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council) CONTINUED FROM MARCH 7,1994 - SEAPOINT AVENUE EXTENSION STUDY - CONTINUED TMAY 2,1994 - (800.60) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Public Works Director, Police Chief and Fire Chief transmitting a preliminary study of the impacts of eliminating the previously approved extension of Seapoint Avenue from Palm Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway. The Public Works Director presented a staff report in support of completing the extension of Seapoint Avenue for Police and Fire Department requirements. Jim Otterson, Traffic Engineer, presented a staff report on the County Master Plan_ Mike Dolder, Fire Chief, presented a staff report relating to Fire response times, the three mile detour around the area, second public exit requirement and modification to Holly-Seacliff agreement. Ron Lowenberg, Police Chief, presented a staff report relating to Police lowered response time, the three mile detour around the area and additional escape route in case of a natural disaster. The City Clerk announced two communications received from Jan Vandersloot and Robert Winchell, Huntington Beach Tomorrow, in opposition to the extension of Seapoint Avenue. Councilmember Sullivan requested Mr. DeLorm to speak. Al De Lorm, Seacliff on the Green Homeowners President, spoke in opposition to the extension of Seapoint Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway and in support of an alternative to have a private road for emergency vehicles, bicycle and pedestrian traffic only. The Fire Chief responded to Councilmember Winchell's questions regarding two public safety access and ingress points in the Ocean Crest Development. The City Administrator reported. Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding additional aspects of the proposal. Councilmember Bauer requested a staff report regarding capital improvement requirements, financing mechanisms, and an interim report of the Water Task Force. • Page 6 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04104/94 A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to direct staff to review aspects of the contractual obligations if Seapoint Avenue is not extended as an arterial street, prepare a report on a limited access road and continue the extension of Seapoint Avenue to May 2, 1994_ The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: Silva, Robitaille ABSENT: None (Redevelopment Agency) DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 18.1994 - IN -LIEU PARKING FEE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTING RESOLUTION - AGENCY RESOLUTION NO, 253 - DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA - MAIN PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA - ADOPTED (340.20) The City Clerk presented Agency Resolution No. 253 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE ESTABLISHED IN -LIEU FEE FOR PARKING." (Adopts the implementing measures for the In -lieu Parking Fee program within the Downtown Specific Plan Area within the Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Area.) The Economic Development Director presented a staff report using slides regarding the In -Lieu Parking Program, A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Winchell, to adopt Agency Resolution No. 253. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaille (out of room) (Redevelopment Agency/City Council) CONTINUED FROM MARCH 7. 1994 - LOAN AGREEMENT - ASSOCIATES NINE - 726-733 UTIC_A AVENUE - AGENCY__ RESOLUTION NO.255 - COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 6572-ADOPTED (600.10) The City Clerk presented Agency Resolution No. 255 for Agency adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND ASSOCIATES NINE." (Approves and authorizes execution of a loan agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach and Associates Nine, a California general partnership, calling for the expenditure of no more than $546,000 in housing set aside funds in exchange for thirty-six units of affordable housing for households earning below 60% of the Orange County median income, for a period of thirty years,) and Council Resolution No. 6579 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND ASSOCIATES NINE." (Approves and authorizes execution of a loan agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Associates Nine, a California general partnership, calling for the expenditure of no more than $546,000 in housing set aside funds in exchange for thirty-six units of affordable housing for households earning below 60% of the Orange County median income, for a period of thirty years.) Greg Brown, Special Projects Development Specialist, presented a staff report using slides of the property to be rehabilitated and responded to Council questions. 109 Page 7 - CounciUAgency Minutes - 04/04/94 At the request of Councilmember Silva, Kenneth Reynoids, representative of Associates None, responded to questions by Council. A communication from Mr. Reynolds dated March 11, 1994 has been provided in the Council packets. A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Silva, to adopt Agency Resolution No. 255 and Council Resolution No. 6579. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: None (City CpPncll) CONTINUED FROM MARCH 7, 1994 - STATUS OF HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK MASTER PLAN AND THE YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX PROJECT (920.20) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director regarding an update on the status of Huntington Central Park Master Plan and Youth Sports Complex. The Community Services Director presented a staff report. Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding playing fields, site mitigation problems, and other possible sites for a Youth Sports Complex. The Council by consensus directed the report on the status of the Huntington Central Park Master Plan and Youth Sports Complex received and filed. Continued from March 7, 1994 - PQasible Purchase of Street LWhta - Staff Rep411 Rgquested (800.10) Councilmember Bauer requested a staff report on the possibility of purchasing the street lights. Continued from M 7 1994 - IfIvestigalign gf Low Flush Toilet Wafgr Program Staff Report Requested (1000.90) Councilmember Bauer spoke regarding a low flush toilet water program he recently read about in the newspaper. Jeff Renna, Water Operations Manager, reported on the program instituted by the Municipal Water District and the Apartment Owners Association of Orange County. Councilmember Bauer requested a staff report regarding the program savings. Continued from March 7, 1994 - Trash Bin Requirements for Commercial Sites - Staff.ROPQrt Requested on EXiting_Law and Enforcement (81020) Councilmember Bauer requested a staff report on the existing law and enforcement of trash bin requirements for commercial sites_ lio Page 8 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04104/94 Continued from March 7.1994 - Youth Board - Community Forum - Request for Staff to Arrange Meeting (110.10) The City Clerk presented a communication from Councilmember Silva recommending that Council ask the Youth Board to host a community forum to gain input and brainstorm ways to resolve the conflict between having a place for kids in the downtown area and making the downtown businesses viable at night_ A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Sullivan, to request staff to arrange a meeting with the Youth Board, School District representatives and No On Drugs in School (NODS) program representatives, to meet at City Hall for the purpose of conducting a community forum to gain input and brainstorm ways to resolve the conflict between having a place for kids in the downtown area and making the downtown businesses viable at night. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: None Continued from March 7. 1994 - Parking Ordinance - Parking Lot Meter Hours - North of Gold2nWest on Pacific Coast Highway - Staff Requested to Prepare Amendment to Parking Ordinance (120,90) The City Clerk presented a communication from Councilmember Silva requesting Council to consider directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amendment to change the meter hours from 5 a.m. to dusk to 8 a-m. to dusk to relieve parking congestion in the residential neighborhood adjacent to Goldenwest and Twenty -Second Streets for the early morning surfing crowd, plus it would benefit surfers who don't use the beach all day, but only surf in the morning before work or school A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Sullivan, to direct staff to prepare an amendment to the ordinance code to change the meter hours in the residential neighborhood adjacent to Goldenwest and Twenty -Second Streets from 5 a.m. to dusk to 8 a.m_ to dusk. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaiile, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: None Continued from March 7. 1994_ - Request to Re -Configure tha City Council Sign Ordinance Committee - Approved (110.20) A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Leipzig, to request re -configuration of the Council Sign Ordinance committee to add one member from each of the following groups: Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, Uptown Business Committee, Huntington Beach Tomorrow and Huntington Beach -Fountain Valley Board of Realtors with each group to select a representative of their organization for Council approval, The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: None ill Page 9 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04104/94 ff Report Reauested - Service Station Restrvoom P Councilmember Robitaille requested a staff report on state laws, county ordinances and major service station policy relating to removed restrooms, air and water hoses and the need for English speaking personnel. He requested staff to check with the major providers to determine if they have a corporate policy in local service stations. Staff Report Reauested-.Parkina Reauirement for City P Councilmember Robitaille requested a staff report regarding parking requirements for city parks and the impact on residential streets. He stated the need for additional parking at Huntington Central Park and others such as Central City Park on Goldenwest Street and Slater Avenue. He stated that a parking plan is needed in these areas. Discussion Held Regarding Options for Continued of Medwas Mayor Moulton -Patterson spoke regarding the number of people signed up for public comments for the meeting and options for continued meetings at a later date. The City Administrator stated that the options for continued meetings will be put on a future agenda for Council action. (City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL BY COUNCILMEMBER BAUER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT N AND CONDITION PERMIT NO 94- - PHASE IA OF THE BOLSA CHICA REGIONAL - ORANGE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY, HARBORS. BEACHES AND PARKS DIVISION _ CONTINUED TO MAY 2,1994 - COUNCIL COMMITTEE FORMED (420.80) The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the following appeal: APPLICATION NUMBER: Coastal Development Permit No. 93-28 and Conditional Use Permit No. 94-3. APPLICANT: Orange County Environmental Management Agency, Harbor, Beaches and Parks Division, 300 N. Flower Street, 4th Floor, P. O. Box 4048, Santa Ana, CA 92702-4048 DATE ACCEPTED: December 6, 1993 APPELLANT: Councilman Ralph Bauer, City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: 5801 Seapoint Avenue ZONE: Multiple: CC -CZ (Conservation -Coastal Zone) and ROS-O-CZ (Recreational Open Space -Oil - Coastal Zone) REQUEST: Review and approval of the general design plans for Phase 1A of the Bolsa Chica Regional Park. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is covered by Final Environmental Impact Report No. 521 (FEIR No. 521) for the Balsa Chica Regional Park, prepared by the County of Orange, recommended for certification by the Huntington Beach City Council on October 19, 1992 and Certified by the Board of Supervisors in November, 1992. Page 10 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04/04/94 COASTALSTAIUS: This project is in the appealable portion of the coastal zone. Under the provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, the action taken by the City Council is final. However, approval of the Coastal Development Permit is appealable to the Coastal Commission pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section 30603. A denial of the Coastal Development Permit may be appealed (Section 13319, Title 14, California Administrative Code) only if the City has approved a development on the basis of local land use regulations but has denied the issuance of a coastal development permit because it cannot make the findings required by Section 13311, Title 14 of the California Administrative Code. Pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section 30603, an appeal by an aggrieved person must be filed in writing within ten (10) working days, and addressed to: California Coastal Commission, 245 W. Broadway, Suite 380, P.O. Box 1450, Long Beach, CA 90810-1450 (310) 590-5071. There is no appeal fee. The appeal period begins when the Commission receives a notice of the City Council action and continues for ten (10) working days. Applicants will be notified by the Coastal Commission as to the date of the conclusion of the Commission's review period, and as to whether or not an appeal has been filed. Applicants are advised not to begin construction prior to that date. A communication from Amigos de Bolsa Chica was distributed to Council in support of the appeal. The City Clerk announced communcations received and distributed to Council from Barry Ellerbroek, Chairman -Elect Board of Directors, Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, dated March 31, 1994 in support, Robert Winchell, Board of Directors, Huntington Beach Tomorrow, dated April 2, 1994 in support, Edmund and Jennie Sakowiz dated April 1, 1994 regarding Linear Park, and Chuck Nelson, Amigos de Bolsa Chica, dated April 4, 1994 in support of the Linear Park. She stated that copies are available for the public pursuant to the Brown Act. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Leipzig, to open the public hearing, form a three member Council Committee to address aspects of the Linear Park and continue the public hearing open to May 2, 1994. The motion carried by the following roll tail vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmembers Bauer, Leipzig and Moulton -Patterson volunteered to serve on the committee. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jay Murley spoke in opposition to the parking situation in the downtown area_ He stated that there are many parking meter violations and recommended an urban parking control to enforce parking laws. Wiliam Mello spoke in opposition to pension "spiking" and read from the Orange County Employees Retirement System Book and Resolution No. 6273 -1991 Memorandum of Understanding. He urged Council to stop future pension "spiking". John Merzweiler spoke regarding the need to increase the number of Police Officers in the downtown area. He reported an ongoing crime problem in the downtown area. George Arnold reported complaints that he has registered with no response from the city. He stated that the sign for the Pacific Cafe is in violation of the sign ordinance. He reported that a liquor store leaves trash on the tables and has no trash receptacle. He reported that a restaurant in the second block of Main Street has tables on the sidewalk without permission from the city. He stated that there are no toilets north of the pier 13 and no restaurants on the pier. Page 11 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04/04/94 Debbie Cook spoke in opposition to the Agenda Item relative to conveyance of property to the Huntington Beach School District from Seacliff Partners. She spoke in opposition to what she believed to be special treatment given to the Huntington Beach Company and requested that this item be denied. She requested that Council re -read the legal opinion provided to Council on the subject. She stated that letters were distributed to Council prior to the meeting. Barbara Kimbrough spoke in opposition to Agency Resolution No. 255 and Council Resolution No. 6579 regarding a loan agreement with Associates Nine for the property located at 725-733 Utica Avenue. She stated that the city should not reward non -productive developers. She spoke in support of enforcement of city codes and questioned why the city had not enforced the code in the past. Ms. Kimbrough referred to a recent Los Angeles Times article. Gerald Chapman spoke in opposition to the Agenda Item regarding conveyance of property to the Huntington Beach School District from Seacliff Partners. He spoke in opposition to what he believed was illegal grading and filling of the site. He stated that the homeowners in the area are willing to meet and discuss the problems on the site and requested continuance of this item to allow for further negotiations. Byron Chilleme spoke in opposition to the Agenda Item regarding conveyance of property to the Huntington Beach School District from Seacliff Partners. He stated that he believes the common areas will not be completed if conveyance of the property is allowed prior to their completion. Anna Warner spoke in opposition to the city trash fee. She requested that a new system be instituted that would base trash fees on the number of people in the household or the amount of trash per household. Gerald Caterina spoke in opposition to the number of bars in the downtown area, the shooting last weekend, the parking problem, proposed In -Lieu parking fees and requested the Council end subsidies to downtown parking. Carrie Thomas spoke in opposition to the Agenda Item regarding the conveyance of property to the Huntington Beach School District from Seacliff Partners. She read from a letter written by a neighbor to the Planning Commission dated December 21. She urged Council to require all improvements to be constructed prior to the sale of any units. She stated she owns a lot the Ellis/Goldenwest area and the developer was to install equestrian trails and a stable but those improvements were never completed. Jerry Buchanan, Huntington Beach City School District representative, spoke in support of the Agenda Item regarding the conveyance of property to the Huntington Beach School District from Seacliff Partners. He stated that the School District and Seacliff Partners have been in negotiations since February, 1992 and the school district is committed to the planned trails. Don Guillaume spoke in opposition to the extension of Seapoint Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway and the increase in traffic it would cause. He requested Council to study all the problems of extending Seapoint Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway prior to making a decision. Tom Zanic, Seacliff Partners Representative, spoke in support of Agenda Item E-9 regarding the conveyance of property to the Huntington Beach School District from Seacliff Partners. He stated that the equestrian trails will be completed, Seacliff Partners has agreed to maintain the trails and to accept liability. 114 Page 12 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04/04/94 (City Council) CONVEYANCE ACRES OF PROPERTY T NTIN T N BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM SEACLIFF PARTNERS-- HOLLY SEACLIFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - CONTINUED TO MAY 2. 1994- COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO MET WITH SEACLIFF PARTNERS AND HOMEOWNERS (600.10) The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated April 4, 1994 regarding conveyance of 8.863 acres of property to the Huntington Beach City School District from Seacliff Partners. The City Clerk announced a communication received from Debbie Cook dated April 3, 1994 in opposition to a legal opinion from the City Attorney and distributed to Council. She stated that copies are available for the public pursuant to the Brown Act. Council h Conveyance of ProperW to the HuntingtonBeach School Qistrict from Seacliff Partners Councilmember Sullivan suggested that a meeting be held between Seacliff Partners, the city and interested residents. He volunteered to serve on the Council Committee. Ci radii_nu Policv - HollvSeacliff Development Area Councilmember Leipzig requested a staff report on violations of the city grading policy on the site. A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Bauer, to continue the request by Seacliff Partners to transfer 8.863 acres of property located within the boundary of the Holly Seacliff Development Agreement to the Huntington Beach City School District to May 2, 1994 and schedule a Council Committee to meet with Seacliff Partners and Homeowners. The motion carried by the following roil call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT. None (Coly CgUncil)PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL NCILM MB R BITAILLE OF PL6NNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF SPECIAL SIGNPRMIT NO, 93-13-75LIPERIGR ELECTRICA ADVERTISING. INCORPORATED - 45 FOQT HIGH PYLON SIGN - 9891 ADAMS AMEN,UE NORTHWEST CORNER BROOKHURST fiTREET - CO-NTINUED OPEN(420.35) The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the following appeal: APPLICATION NUMBER: Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Special Sign Permit No. 93-13. APPLICANT: Superior Electrical Advertising, Incorporated APPELLANT: Mayor Pro Tempore Earle Robitaille LOCATION: 9891 Adams Avenue (northwest corner at Brookhurst Street) ZZQNE: C2-FP2 (Community Business District -Flood plain) 115 Page 13 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04104194 REVISED REQUEST: To permit an existing, non -conforming 45 foot high, 624 square foot double pole pylon sign to remain in its present location and to allow a 140 square foot sign face change identifying Cudini and Lucas Jewelers, in lieu of a maximum 15 foot high, 70 square foot freestanding sign pursuant to Section 9610.7 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15315, Class 15 of the California Environmental Quality Act. COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable The Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Administrator stated that a request was received from the applicant to continue the public hearing to April 18, 1994. Motion to Continue Special Sign Permit No. 93-13 to April 18, 1994 A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Leipzig, to continue the public hearing on Special Sign Permit No. 93-13 to April 18, 1994. Amendm2nt to Motion - To Cg_ntinpg fgr Qne Yeilr Councilmember Leipzig requested an amendment to the motion to continue Special Sign Permit No. 93-13 for one year until the Sign Committee returns to Council with their recommendations. Mayor Moulton -Patterson withdrew her motion. A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to continue the appeal relating to Special Sign Permit No. 93-13 to approximately the first meeting in April, 1995 after the Sign Committee returns to Council with their recommendations. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaille Establish Meeting Date for Special Sign Permit No. 93-11-17422-17438 BEACH BOULEVARD The City Clerk reported that unlike the aforementioned appeal, Council at their March 7, 1994 had continued the hearing on Special Sign Permit No. 93-11 to March 7, 1995 and that there is no Council meeting on March 7, 1995. Councilmember Winchell stated that Special Sign Permit No. 93-11 should be placed on a future agenda to enable Council to continue the hearing to a definite Council meeting. 116 Page 14 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04/04/94 Public I PER - Council CoReport Councilmember Sullivan reported on the status of the PERS Council Committee and stated that questions have been submitted to the law firm of Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson and the Committee will be meeting with Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson next week_ (City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED OPEN FROM MARCH 7, 1994 - CODE AMENDMENT DE AMENDMENT - VILLAGE CONCEPT AND DOWNTOWN PARKING MASTER PLAN (450.30) The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the following: APPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No. 92-5 -Downtown Specific Plan Code Amendment -Village Concept and Downtown Parking Master Plan APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: An area bounded by Golden West Street, Pacific Coast Highway, Beach Boulevard ZONE: Downtown Specific Plan REQUEST: To amend the Downtown Specific Plan for the purpose of scaling down development standards, creating three planning nodes, establishing affordable housing standards and a comprehensive parking management plan. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Covered by the Downtown Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report. QASTAL STATUS: Local Coastal Plan Amendment The Planning Director presented a staff report. The Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Clerk announced communications received and distributed to Council from Joyce Riddell, Chamber of Commerce President dated April 1, 1994 in support of the shared parking concept for the downtown area, Michael Tater dated March 7, 1994 in opposition to district boundary changes, Brian James, Assistant Planner, Village Concept Presentation packet, and David Redford, Apartment Association of Orange County Vice President, dated April 4, 1994 requesting that the Downtown Specific Plan be continued. She stated that copies are available for the public pursuant to the Brown Act. John Peranteau, Supervisor Sav More Oil Company for twenty-three years, spoke in support of a proposed project by Nazmi Ali for a mini -market and gas station on Pacific Coast Highway. He stated that the project will increase sales, increase revenue and create new jobs. He stated that drawings of the project were delivered to Council on March 28. Nazmi Ali, property owner, spoke in support of the rezoning of five lots at Seventh Street and Pacific Coast Highway from residential to commercial and stated that he would like to put a gas station and mini -market on the site. George Arnold spoke in opposition to frequent changes of the Downtown Master Plan by different City Councils. He also stated that there is not enough police protection in the downtown area. 117 Page 15 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04/04/94 Bob Bolen spoke in opposition to changes in the Downtown Specific Plan relating to building heights, space between floors, and parking requirements for the existing buildings. He requested that Council approve five feet between floors and sixty foot building heights. He distributed a communication to Council. Mark Porter spoke regarding density reductions in the proposed Downtown Specific Plan, restriction of restaurant uses and equal treatment for all blocks on Main Street. He stated concerns relative to District Nos. Seven and Eight. The Planning Director reported on the !Tanning Commission's action on District Nos. Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten and Eleven. Tony Qrsino spoke in opposition to the proposed density reductions in the Downtown Specific Plan. He stated that this density reduction would interfere with the development, refinancing and sale of property in the area. He requested that Council incorporate language from the Apartment Association of Orange County letter. Connie Mandic spoke in support of a maximum building height of sixty feet, twenty-four foot alleys, curb cuts, elimination of public open space requirements for interior parcels, cantilevered decks, list of uses for Conditional Use Permits and equal parking requirements for properties located north and south of Orange Avenue. There being no one present to speak further, Code Amendment No. 92-5 was continued to the adjourned regular meeting of April 6, 1994. MEETING ADJOURNED TO WEDNESDAY, APRI1L,6.1994 AT 6.30 P.M. The Mayor announced the hour of eleven o'clock and to comply with Council resolution, asked for a motion to continue the meeting. A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Leipzig, to adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, April 6, 1994 at 6,30 p.m (all remaining agenda items to be heard on this date). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig NOES: Silva ABSENT: None (Ci CouncilIF-URLtC HEARING - ELLIS AVENUE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO.94-1 - rQLQ NWEST STREET TO EDWARDS. STREET - RESOLUTION NO.6581 - CONTINUED TO APRIL 6, 199A (350,20) Public hearing pursuant to Resolution of Intent No. 6578 adopted March 21, 1994 to consider a proposal that an underground utility district be,formed within the public right-of-way along Ellis Avenue between Golden West and Edwards Streets. Resolution No. 6581 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON ELLIS AVENUE BETWEEN GOLDEN WEST STREET AND EDWARDS STREET." (Underground Utility District No_ 94-1) Mo Page 16 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04/04/94 IPECIAL (MEETING OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY - CONTINUED TO APRIL 6.1994 (City CouncillPar it g Autlborityj SOUTILBEACH RESTROOM - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CALL FOR BIDS - 9C-908 (600.80) Communication from the Director of Community Services and the Director of Public Works regarding construction of South Beach Restroom No. 1. Plans and specifications for the construction of South Beach Restroom No. 1, authorize the Director of Public Works to solicit construction bids, approve sample contract subject to award of contract to Council approved lowest responsible bidder and approve an amendment to the FY 93194 Parking Authority budget to allocate $239,250 to construct South Beach Restroom No. 1, $130,473 of the projects costs will be reimbursed by a Land and Water Conservation Grant. (City CouncillRedevelQpment Agency) MINUTES - CONTINUED TO APRIL 6, 1224 LCity Co it) TRAFFIC SIGNAL MASTERR I NC SYSTEM IC SIGNALT TWA N SY5TEMS. INCORPORATED CONTINUED TO APRIL 6, 1994 (600.95) Council) L HOME REVIEW OMMITTEE APP T- NORMA BROWNELL - CONTINUED TO APRIL 6,1994 (110.20) (City Council) RESTROOMS AT POLICE/PUBLIC GUN RANGE IN UM NTINGTON CENTRAL PARK - CONTINUED TO APRIL 6, 1994 (320,46) Wi y Council) HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTER SUBLEASE TO THERAPEUTIC RIDINGCENTER OF HUNTINGTON BEACII- RE 2- CONTINUED TO AF!RIL 6,1 4 (600.35) LCity Council) RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT - E EL PASSENGER SERVICE BETWEEN HUNTINGTON HARBQUR (PETER'S LANDING MARINA) N12 CATALINA ISLAND - RESOLUTION NO.6583 - CONTINUED TO APRIL 6.1994 (120.70) (CilyCourH) PHASE 11 OF THE BEACH BOULEVARD SMART STREET PROJEC (FORMERLY SUPER STREET) AND_PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT BETWEEN ELLIS AVENUE AND THE E NORTHERN CITY_ LIMITS - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CALL FOR BIDS - CC-784 - FED. NO T - C TI (600.50) (City Council} REQUEST FOR CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO JOIN IN SUPPORT OF AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF - THE CUSTOMER COMPANY V. CITY OF SACRAMENTO - CONTINUED TO APRIL 6. 1994 (630.50) 119 Page 17 - Council/Agency Minutes - 04/04/94 (City Councilj_CENTRAiL LIBRARY PARKING LOT PRQJECT -AMENDMENT TQ AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER. INCORPORATED - SOIL_ INSPECTION AND TESTINQ - AMENDMENT WITH MONTGOMERY WATSON FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES - CONTINUED TO APRIL 6, 1994 (600.10) (Redevelopment AH RESTAURANT - IN -LIEU PARKIN - 120 MAIN STREET - MAIN -PIER REDEVELOPMENT PRQJECT AREA -CONTINUED TO APRIL 6,1994 (340.20) (City C2unc[1) ORDINANCE NO. 3233 PRECISE PLAN,,,QF STREET ALIGNMENT _NO. 92-2(R1^ GOTHA13D STSEETD 300 FEET WEST OF BEACH L V R- � CONTINUED TO APRIL 6.1994 (640.10) ADJOURNMENT - Cg!JNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Moulton -Patterson adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Wednesday, April 6, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, Huntington Beach, California. Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: L City Clerk/Clerk Mayor/Chairman .1 � c,.