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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Room B-8, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, April 18, 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, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION - BARTLETT PARK - MEASURE "C" CITY CHARTER VOTE (920.40)
The Community Development Director presented a staff report. He distributed photographs to Council.
Matt Clavbaugh, Valencia Group representative, presented a report regarding alternate golf facilities.
Pete Dilallo, Nuvis, presented a report using slides of the proposed golf facility and preliminary site
plan.
Gene Ginella, President of Environmental Golf, presented a report on the proposed project which will
include a golf academy.
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding city to share in the profit, provide clean-up of the
area, provide park maintenance, Measure "C" vote criteria and meetings with community.
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, William Osness, Director of Personnel and Daniel Cassidy,
Esq., Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson, regarding Labor Relations Matters - Meet and Confer concerning
the following employee organizations: Police Officers' Association (POA), Police Management
Association (PMA), Huntington Beach Fireman's Association (HBFA), Marine Safety Officers'
Association (MSOA), Municipal Employees Organization (MEO), and Municipal Employees Association
(MEA). (120.80)
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 5:55 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 6,25 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was led by Chris Shanley and C. J. Jones, students from
Huntington Christian School.
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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig (arrived 6:45 p.m.)
ABSENT: None
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - CHRIS SHANLEY AND C. J. JONES - CHOSEN TO PLACE WREATH
AT TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER - ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
Mayor Linda Moulton -Patterson presented a Certificate of Recognition to C. J. Jones and Chris
Shanley, two fourteen year old students from the first graduating eighth grade class at Huntington
Christian School, recently chosen to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Arlington
National Cemetery. Teacher, Dean Hufstetler.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS FOR PARTICIPATION - ADOPT -A -BEACH PROGRAM
Jessica Fabrizio of the Egbar Foundation and representing Simple Green, presented an Award of
Participation in the Adopt -A -Beach program to Mayor Linda Moulton -Patterson, Ron Hagan, Community
Services Director (not present), and Tim Turner, Beach Maintenance Crewleader.
Mayor Moulton -Patterson and Jessica Fabrizio presented Awards of Participation and checks for
$1,000 to the following participants in the third annual Adopt -A -Beach program.
Gill Education Center
Westminster High School
D.I.V.E.R.S
California Scholarship Federation
Fountain Valley Wolfpack Boy's Soccer
Diagnostic Medical
YMCA of Orange County
Huntington Beach Tennis Team
Boy Scout Pack No. 284
College View School
Westminster Nursery
Huntington Beach Council on Aging
North Huntington Beach Community Nursery
Westminster High School PTSA
Grace Lutheran School
West Grove Pony Baseball
Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Juniors
Huntington Harbour Garden Club
PROCLAMATION - EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY - APRIL 21, 1994
Patty McGehee
Chandele Dutro
Kimberly Woods
Corrine Coombs
Tammy Alvardo
Karen Bueker
Carol Gibbons
John Earl
Janet Jackson
Yvonne Rothstein
Donna Richards
Mary Jo Jeffes
Angie Ocheltree
Sharon Tuggle
Gwen Tagantvoort
Fred Fosco
Darlos Cauble
Susan Loos
Mayor Linda Moulton -Patterson presented a Proclamation to Elaine Craft, Arbor Day Coordinator,
proclaiming April 21, 1994 as "Earth Day/Arbor Day." Ms. Craft announced the ceremonial tree
planting of a California Live Oak will take place in the Huntington Beach Central Library grounds at
11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 1994.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Norma Brandel Gibbs thanked the City Councilmembers for their time and consideration for better
things for the citizens of the city, maintaining parks, and the Central Library. She urged the Council to
complete the parking for the Central Library.
Jim Madden, Citizen's Committee for Pension Reform, spoke in opposition to Public Employees
Retirement System "spiking" of retirements. He read from a government code which he believed
prohibited employers from making contributions.
Mark Mello spoke in opposition to Public Employees Retirement System "spiking" of retirements. He
spoke regarding comparison of pensions using slides.
Bill Mello spoke in opposition to Public Employees Retirement System "spiking" of retirements. He
spoke in support of the hiring of an outside law firm to negotiate this issue.
Lee Yadrick, Huntington Beach High School Grad Night Committee representative, spoke representing
graduating seniors from the four area high schools, Huntington Beach High School, Ocean View High
School, Edison High School and Marina High School. She thanked Council for their support of the
Grad Night Program.
Phil Smith, Jeff Jellick, Perri Newell, Emily Keller, Josle Jellick, Jeff Morivama, Michele Moriyama, Bill
Ponder, Melissa Boves, Ed Kerins, Huntington Beach Tomorrow President, Brian Boves, and Craig
Billinaton spoke in opposition to the proposed golf facility in Bartlett park for the following reasons:
loss of public open space, loss of a wetland area, lack of citizen input, no Environmental Impact Study
done, inappropriate use of neighborhood park land, impact of lighting for golf facility, increased traffic,
increased noise, child care facility located at entrance to proposed golf facility could create a hazard,
safety concerns expressed and a recent newspaper article regarding loss of an eye from a stray golf
ball; that the project does not qualify for a Measure C vote due to lack of community support; that at
the time the residents purchased their homes they were told by the Planning Department and
Community Services Department that it was to be a passive neighborhood park; concern for parking on
Beach Boulevard side, and dissatisfaction stated with notification procedure.
At the request of the Mayor, the City Administrator requested the Community Services Director to
report on the notification procedure relative to the proposed plan for Bartlett Parka
The Community Services Director reported regarding the time frame for a Measure "C" vote in
November, 1994 and stated that further public hearings will be held by the Community Services
Commission.
Duane Lagese spoke regarding Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 8.40.090(d) relating to
construction noise. He stated that the fine for violation of this code is only fifty dollars ($50) and
requested that the fine be raised as the law is being ignored by the Hughes Market being remodeled
near his home.
Topper Horack spoke in opposition to the proposed beach parking lot, large signs on Pacific Coast
Highway for the parking facilities and in opposition to the development of the Bolsa Chica.
Yolanda Martinez, Diane Wiley, and Fran Andrade spoke in support of the proposed Oakview Branch
Library regarding volunteers in the Oakview Community to help in the operation of the facility, the
facility would provide a great advantage for the children of the area, and Councilmembers are invited to
a fundraising Cinco de Mayo celebration for the Oakview Branch Library on Saturday. Fran Andrade
distributed a communication to Council regarding the Cinco De Mayo Celebration to be held Saturday,
April 30, 1994 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Richard Henderson, Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee Orange County Transportation
Authority, spoke in opposition to proposed cutbacks in the Dial -A -Ride program for seniors and the
proposed Orange County Urban Rail Program. He challenged the City Council to find funding for the
Dial -A -Ride program.
Council Response Regarding Urban Rail Remarks of Mr. Henderson
Councilmember Bauer recommended that letters be written to other cities who face the same problems
we have with the OCTA.
Councilmember Winchell suggested that our city coalesce with other cities. at the League of California
Cities meeting.
George Arnold spoke in opposition to the proposed golf facility at Bartlett Park, Marine Safety Officers'
riding four-wheel motorcycles on the beach without helmets, and lack of enforcement of city codes
regarding tables in the walkway in the downtown area.
_Anne Jean Spiegel spoke regarding the Public Employees Retirement Systems and requested that the
Council put the matter on the ballot.
Doug Langevin spoke in opposition to extending the agreement with Urban Futures, Incorporated
regarding Assembly Bill 1290 requirements and eminent domain extension in the downtown area. He
stated that twelve years ago, when Council originally approved eminent domain, there was great public
opposition and the City Council, at that time, promised not to extend eminent domain more than twelve
years.
The City Administrator stated that a record search can be done by staff regarding eminent domain and
a report prepared for Council.
The City Clerk announced that audio and/or video tapes of the City Council meetings are available in
her office for public review.
Susan Petersen, Downtown Residents Association representative, spoke in support of the urgent need
for law enforcement in the downtown area and asked Council what their vision is for that area.
Mayor Moulton -Patterson announced a Town Hall meeting on crime to be held Tuesday, April 26, 1994
from 6:00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at the CVS Pharmacy location in the Huntington Center Mall and invited
interested members of the public to attend.
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding work being done in the community by the Police
Department, enforcement of Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and how to change the nature of
clientele in the downtown area.
Councilmember Bauer stated that the city need a specific action plan so that success can be measured.
Sarah Lazarus, Deputy City Attorney, discussed recent changes to the Brown Act and stated the
parameters within which Council must confine their discussion.
Kent Peterson, Chairman of the Rental Committee, Downtown Residents Association, stated there is an
increase in crime problems on Main Street, which is lowering property values. He requested that the
Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, Police Department and City Administrator put time and resources
together to formulate a cohesive plan with measurable results and send a message that the city of
Huntington Beach is not party town USA.
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Norbert Johnson spoke in opposition to an incident at the Mobile Home Review Committee meeting
regarding an out-of-town lobbyist for the mobile home park owners being allowed to speak for thirty
minutes and in opposition to the conduct at the meeting. He distributed a communication to Council
dated April 18, 1994 regarding the Mobilehome Review Board and a Rent History - Huntington by the
Sea - Space No. 214 - Mr. and Mrs. Norb Johnson.
Clare Juhl, operator of the Driftwood Golf Course, spoke in support of a need for more golf courses in
the area and stated that business is great. He spoke in opposition to the proposed driving range and
lack of sufficient parking and stated that he believes the area is saturated with driving ranges.
Fetter Commending City Employee Steve Hutchings, Senior Structural Inspector „Community
Development
Councilmember Silva reported that he received a copy of a letter from Dora Matthews commending
Steve. Hutchings, Community Development Senior Structural Inspector, for his help which resulted in a
large monetary savings to her. Councilmember Silva stated that he wanted to extend his thanks to Mr.
Hutchings as a valuable city employee.
Youth in Government Day - Report Given
Councilmember Silva reported on the Youth in Government Day held on Thursday, April 14, 1994 and
thanked Christine Johnson and the Youth Board for the work they did in presenting a program for the
two 210 participants.
Mayor's Report on Federal Crime Bill
Mayor Moulton -Patterson reported on a recent trip to Washington D. C., made at her own expense to
support the proposed federal crime bill. She stated that the bill would provide federal money that
would support the addition of one hundred police officers, funding for prisons, funding for anti -gang
programs such a the D.A.R.E. program, and would provide for the federal government to accept
responsibility for the cost of illegal aliens in prison.
Current Maior City Projects - City Administrator's Status Report
Using slides the City Administrator presented a staff report on Current Major City Projects. He stated
that Rich Barnard, Deputy City Administrator, is working on a reporting system format for presentation
to Council at a future meeting. A communication was distributed to Council dated April 18, 1994
entitled City Administrator's Report, City of Huntington Beach, Major Projects.
Staff Report Requested - Proposed Time Share Agreement - Waterfront Hilton and the Marriott Hotel
Councilmember Bauer requested a staff report regarding the proposed time share agreement between
the Waterfront Hilton and the Marriott Hotels.
The City Administrator stated that a report would be made to the Economic Development Council
Committee for review prior to presentation to the full Council.
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RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9.05 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
(City Council CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING - DECISION CONTINUED FROM MARCH 21 1994 - CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 93-5 A - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 93-20 - STANDARDS FOR
OUTDOOR DINING - INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3232 - DECISION CONTINUED TO
MAY 2, 1994 (640.10) -
The Mayor announced that the following public hearing was continued closed from March 21, 1994.
APPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No. 93-5 A - Environmental Assessment No. 93-20.
APPLICANT: Department of Community Services, City of Huntington Beach
LOCATION: City-wide
ZONE: City wide
REQUEST: To establish provisions in the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to permit and regulate
outdoor dining.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Covered by Environmental Assessment No. 93-20 also to be considered
by Council.
COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable
The City Administrator reported that the Ordinance has not been prepared and requested that Code
Amendment No. 93-5A be continued to the next Council meeting.
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Leipzig, to continue the decision on Code Amendment
No, 93-5A to May 2, 1994. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Silva (out of room), Sullivan (out of room)
(City Council} PUBLIC- HEARING - HOLLY-SEACLIFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 90-1 -
AMENDMENT .NO. 1 -(SHELL GAS PLANT) --WEST OF SEAPOINT AVENUE - SOUTH OF GARFIELD
AVENUE- RESOLUTION NO. 6584 - ADOPTED - INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3234 -
APPROVED -SECOND READING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 25,199 (600.10)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the following:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement No. 1, Amendment No. 1
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
LOCATION: Parcel 6 of Bolsa Chica Regional Park (Shell Gas Plant) located west of Seapoint Avenue,
1,000 feet south of Garfield Avenue
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REQUEST: To amend Section 2.2.1(a)6 of the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement No. 90-1
regarding dedication of a 3.6 acre portion of AP 110-230-13 (Shell Gas Plant). Prior to any action, the
City Council must approve a resolution to waive the minimum thirty day advance forwarding
requirement.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is covered by Final Environmental Impact Report No. 89-1.
COASTAL STATUS: Pursuant to Section 989.5.1, this project is exempt from the Coastal Zone
provisions contained in the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6584 for Council introduction - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH WAIVING THE ADVANCE FORWARDING
REQUIREMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 6287 AS PERTAINING TO A PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE HOLLY-SEACLIFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT". (Waives the mandatory thirty
day advance forwarding requirement for amendments to development agreements) and Ordinance
No. 3234 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE HOLLY-SEACLIFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 90-1."
Scott Hess, Community Development Planner, presented a staff report regarding a request to allow the
Shell Gas Plant to remain in operation past the May 31, 1994 deadline set forth in the Holly-Seacliff
Development Agreement and waive the mandatory thirty day advance forwarding requirement for
development agreement amendments.
The Fire Chief presented a staff report regarding operation of the gas plant to continue for six (6)
months, flaring of gas (burning) may be avoided, inclusion of a portion of the gas plant as an element
in the proposed Bolsa Chica Regional Park, and $500,000 lease payments from Shell Oil for
development of the future park site.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published, posted and mailed.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Bill Holman, Seacliff Partners representative, spoke in support of the proposed amendment to the terms
of the existing Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement with the city.
James Langer, Chemical Engineer for Shell Oil Company and Project Manager for installation of the
new Gas Plant, spoke in support of the proposed extension of the lease for the old Gas Plant.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no further protests filed
either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
Resolution No--6584 - Adopted - Waives the Mandatory ThirtT t Day Advance Forwarding Requirement
for Amendments to Development Agreements
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Wincheil, to waive the mandatory thirty day advance
forwarding requirement for amendments to development agreements by adopting Resolution No. 6584.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Robitaille, Mouiton-Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Silva (out of room), Sullivan (out of room)
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Ordinance No. 3234 - Adopted - Amendment No. 1 - Holly Seacliff Development Agreement No. 90-1
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Winchell, to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Holly
Seacliff Development Agreement No. 90-1 between the city and Seacliff Partners/Pacific Coast Homes
and after reading by title, approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3234. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Silva (out of room), Sullivan (out of room)
Ordinance No. 3234 - Second Reading - April 25 1994
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Winchell, to direct that Ordinance No. 3234 be scheduled
for a second reading (adoption) at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council to be held Monday,
April 25, 1994. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC HEARING - TO HEAR PROTESTS - WEED ABATEMENT -
APPROVED - STREET SUPERINTENDENT TO PROCEED WITH ABATEMENT (520.80)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to hear objections and
protests to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish and refuse upon certain streets, sidewalks,
parkways and private property in the city. Said hearing held pursuant to Resolution No. 6572, adopted
March 7, 1994.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published, posted and mailed.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed either oral or
written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Leipzig, to authorize the Street Superintendent to
proceed with the abatement of said nuisance. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City, Council) PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF REPROGRAMMING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBGLFUNDS - OAKVIEW AREA BRANCH LIBRARY_-
PLANS/SPECIFICATIONSICALL FOR BIDS - CC-874 - APPROVED (340.70)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing for the purpose of
considering reprogramming of 1993/94 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds from the
Commercial Rehabilitation account for a branch library located at a predetermined site in the Oakview
147 Area. The amount to be reprogrammed for the branch library is $175,230.
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The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated April 18, 1994 regarding
Reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant Funds and approvals for Oakview Library
Project, CC-874.
The Economic Development Director presented a staff report.
The Library Director presented a staff report regarding revenue for construction and staffing; grants
available to support program; and community support for the proposed library branch.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published, posted and mailed.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Nancy Cannon, literacy volunteer with the Literacy Volunteers of America - Huntington -Valley. spoke in
support of the literacy program and the positive impact a library branch would make in the Oakview
area. She urged citizens to volunteer for the literacy program.
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 Robitaille, seconded by Leipzig, to approve the reprogramming of the
commercial rehabilitation funds to the Oakview Library Project ($175,230), approve plans and
specifications for the construction of the Oakview Library and authorize the Director of Public Works to
solicit construction bids and approve the sample contract, subject to award of contract by Council to
the approved lowest responsible bidder. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR MEETING - PARKING AUTHORITY
The Chairman called the regular meeting of the Parking Authority to order.
HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig
ABSENT: None
(City Council/Parking Authority) CONTINUED FROM APRIL G, 1994 - SOUTH BEACH RESTRO_OM -
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CALL FOR BIDS - CC-908 - AMENDMENT TO PARKING AUTHORITY
BUDGET (LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT) - APPROVED (600.80)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Community Services and the Director of
Public Works regarding construction of South Beach Restroom No. 1.
The City Administrator reported that the matter concerning the South Beach Restrooms was reviewed
for Measure "C" requirements by the City Attorney's Office and determined that it does not require a
Measure "C" vote.
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A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Leipzig, to approve 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 93/94 Parking Authority budget to allocate
$239,260 to construct South Beach Restroom No. 1, $130,473 of the projects costs will be
reimbursed by a Land and Water Conservation Grant. The motion carried by the following roll calf
vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT PARKING AUTHORITY
The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting of the Parking Authority.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS REMOVED)
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration: (Bauer) reduction of improvement security Tract Nos. 13625, 13527 and
14277, professional services contract for Quality Management and Customer Service Program,
(Sullivan) agreement with Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association for operation of the
Huntington Contra[ Park Gun Range, agreement with Ocean View School District for lease of Lake View
Clubhouse for School/Learning Center, contract with Urban Futures, Incorporated for Redevelopment
Plan Amendments, lease agreement Huntington Harbour Mall Police Sub -Station, and (Moulton -
Patterson) allocation of Asset Forfeiture Funds for High School Grad Nights.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by Leipzig, second by Sullivan, Council approved the following items, as recommended, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
fCity Council/Redevelopment Agency) MINUTES - ADOPTED - Approve and adopt minutes of the
Council/Agency regular meetings of January 18, 1994 and March 21, 1994 as written and on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
City ouncil]_CONSTRUCTION OF STREET LIGHTS FOR CALIFORNIA STREET BETWEEN GENEVA
AVENUE AND DETROIT AVENUE AND HUNTINGTON STREET BETWEEN LINCOLN AVENUE AND
DETROIT AVENUE PLANS AND SPECIFICATION - CALL FOR BIDS - CC-904 - APPROVED (600.55)
- Approved plans and specifications and authorized the Director of Public Works to advertise for bids
for construction of street lights for California Street between Geneva and Detroit Avenues and
Huntington Street between Lincoln and Detroit Avenues at a cost of $201,000 and approved sample
contract subject to award of contract to Council approved lowest responsible bidder.
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(City Council BID AWARD - CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION
OF YORKTOWN AVENUE AND DELAWARE STREET - SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, INCORPORATED - CC-
880 - APPROVED (600.55) - Accepted the low bid submitted by Signal Maintenance, Incorporated for
the construction of a new traffic signal at Yorktown Avenue and Delaware Street in the amount of
$75,165, authorized execution of construction contract, authorized the Director of Public Works to
expend $120,000 to cover contract costs of $75,165, estimated construction change orders of
$3,000 and anticipated supplemental expenses of $41,835 and rejected other bids.
(City Council) EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS - BEACH BOULEVARD SMART STREET AND PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION FROM ELLIS AVENUE TO INTERSTATE 405 FREEWAY CC-784 - FEDERAL ID
STPLN-5181 020 - RESOLUTION NO. 6585 - ADOPTED (600.20) - Adopted Resolution No. 6585 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT (ISTEA) GUIDELINES." (Naming
Douglas S. Kato, Principal Engineer, and Robert E. Eichblatt, City Engineer, as agents of the city for the
purposes of executing a service agreement, program supplement and right-of-way certification between
the city and State of California (per the requirements of ISTEA) for the Beach Boulevard Smart Street
and Pavement Rehabilitation Project.)
(City Council AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC ECONOMICS INCORPORATED -
FOR REVIEW OF THE BOLSA CHICA DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT - BUDGET AMENDMENT -
APPROVED (600.10) - Approved an amendment to the current year budget by appropriating $19,650
for the fiscal impact review of the Bolsa Chica Draft Environmental Impact Report and approved and
authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the city and Public Economics,
Incorporated, for Preparation of a Fiscal Impact Analysis on the Bolsa Chica Plan.
(City Council) RESOLUTION NO. 6587 - IMPLEMENTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
HUNTINGTON BEACH MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE'S ORGANIZATION (MEO) FOR 1994 - ADOPTED
1720.20) - Adopted Resolution No. 6587 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH EMPLOYEE'S ORGANIZATION FOR 1994." Memorandum of
Understanding with Management Employees ❑rganization for a one year term from January 1 to
December 31, 1994.
(City Council REDUCTION OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITY - TRACT NO. 13625 - EAST SIDE OF
GOLDENWEST STREET BETWEEN WALNUT AND PALM AVENUES - OCEAN POINT_ PARTNERS -
CONTINUED TO MAY 2. 1994 (420.60)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated April 18, 1994 regarding
the reduction of Faithful Performance Bond as improvement security for Tract No. 13625.
Councilmember Bauer questioned staff regarding whether it is a common practice to release bonds
prior to completion of the tract.
The City Engineer presented a staff report regarding reduction of the bonds and stated that a
Certificate of Occupancy on the remaining homes will not be issued until the improvements are
completed.
Councilmember Leipzig requested that staff provide assurance that the Certificate of Occupancy will
not be issued until completion of the improvements. ISO
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The City Administrator stated that a staff report would be prepared regarding how requests for release
of bonds have been handled in the past and how other cities are addressing this problem.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Leipzig, to continue the reduction of improvement security
for Tract Nos. 13625, 12527 and 14277 to May 2, 1994. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) REDUCTION OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITY - TRACT NO. 13527 - EAST OF SEAPOINT
AVENUE - SOUTH OF GARFIELD AVENUE- URBAN WEST COMMUNITIES - CONTINUED TO
MAY 2, 1994 (420.60)
(City Council) REDUCTION OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITY - TRACT NO. 14277 - EAST OF SEAPOINT
AVENUE - SOUTH OF GARFIELD AVENUE - PENINSULA I PARTNERS - CONTINUED TO MQY 2, 1994
(420.60)
ICity Council) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT - SERVICE WORKS - CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR EMPLOYEE QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM - APPROVED
(600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated April 18, 1994 regarding
approval of a Contract with Service Works to provide Consultant Services for a Quality Management
Program.
Councilmember Bauer spoke regarding training of middle management, procedures for handling
problems that require coordination between departments needs to be addressed, refinement of
objectives, measure of quality improvement program, and MSI Study recommendations.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Sullivan, to approve and authorize execution of a
Professional Services Contract between the city and Service Works to develop a Quality Management
Program at a fee not to exceed $30,000. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS` ASSOCIATION
FOR OPERATION OF THE HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK GUN RANGE - CONTINUED FOR FURTHER
NEGOTIATIONS (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Police Chief and the director of Community
Services dated April 18, 1994 regarding a Agreement with the Huntington Beach Police Officers'
Association for operation of the Huntington t;entral Park Gun Range.
Councilmember Sullivan spoke regarding meetings with the Council Committee, Police Officers'
Association, staff and legal counsel. He stated that two concerns on which the committee did not
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to handle the lease agreement and profits.
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The Community Services director presented a staff report.
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding use of facility for required Police Department
training, staffing costs, funding for construction of a new facility, environmental issues, and revenue
enhancement.
The Police Chief responded to Council questions
Councilmember Silva requested Richard Wright, Police Officers' Association representative, to Speak.
Richard Wright, Police Officers' Association representative, responded to Council questions regarding
the time line for construction of the new facility and profit arrangement for the Gun Range.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Sullivan, to continue the Lease Agreement between the
city and the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association for the property known as the Central Park
Gun Range for further negotiations. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: Silva, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson
ABSENT: None
(City Council) AGREEMENT WITH OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR LEASE OF LAKE VIEW_
CLUBHOUSE REGARDING PRESCHOOL/LEARNING CENTER- EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY
PROGRAM -APPROVED (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated April 18, 1994 regarding
the Agreement with Ocean View School District for Lease of Lake View Clubhouse.
Councilmember Sullivan congratulated staff of both the city and the school district for this agreement
and stated that the city has been more than generous because the school district will benefit.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Leipzig, to approve and authorize execution of a Lease
Agreement between the city and Ocean View School District for Lake View Clubhouse for the purpose
of a preschool and learning center for families participating in the Even Start Family Literacy program.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Litt/ Council) ALLOCATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT NARCOTIC ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR
DONATION TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR GRAD NIGHT$ -
APPROVED (960.20)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding the allocation of Asset
Forfeiture Funds for donation to the Huntington Beach Union High School District for Grad Nights.
The Mayor thanked the Police Department for the contribution from the Asset Forfeiture Funds to the
High School Grad Nights.
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A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to authorize the transfer of $4,000 of Narcotic
Asset Forfeiture Funds from revenue account RSN633 to E-SN-PD-320-659-00, $1,000 to Ocean View
High School, $1,000 to Marina High School, $1,000 to Edison High School, $1,000 to Huntington
Beach High School. The motion carried by the following roil call vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Redevelopment Agency) CONTRACT WITH URBAN FUTURES, INCORPORATED - REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN AMENDMENTS - FOR FIVE PROJECT AREAS - MANDATORY AB 1290 REQUIREMENTS AND
EMINENT DOMAIN EXTENSIONS - CONTINUED TO FUTURE DATE (600.30)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated April 18, 1994 regarding
a proposed contract with Urban Futures, Incorporated to provide consultant assistance in the
processing of mandatory AB 1290 amendments to five redevelopment project areas and eminent
domain extensions in the Main -Pier and Huntington Center Redevelopment Project areas for a cost not
to exceed $30,000.
Discussion held by Council and staff regarding approval of contract with consultant, staff direction on
what consultant is to do, and impact on city if eminent domain authority allowed to expire.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to continued the contract with Urban Futures,
Incorporated for Redevelopment Plan Amendments to a future date. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robitaille (out of room)
(City Council) LICENSE AGREEMENT - D. D. DUNLAP COMPANIES - USE OF REAL PROPERTY AS
POLICE SUB -STATION - HARBOUR MALL - APPROVED (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated April 6, 1994 regarding -
an Agreement by and between the city and D. D. Dunlap Companies for use of real property located in
the Harbour Mall at 16889 Algonquin Lane as a police department sub -station.
Councilmember Sullivan stated that this is the second incidence of a mall owner providing a rent free
facility for a police substation.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to approve the Agreement by and
between the city and D. D. Dunlap Companies for use of real property located in the Harbour Mall at
16889 Algonquin Lane as a Police Department sub -station and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute same. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan
NOES: Silva
ABSENT: Robitaille (out of room), Leipzig (out of room)
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(City Council) BARTLETT PARK GOLF FACILITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - MEASURE C -
NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT - STAFF DIRECTED TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY
(920.40)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated April 18, 1994 regarding
the Bartlett Park Golf Facility and Neighborhood Park.
The Community Services Director presented a staff report.
Discussion held by Council and staff regarding intent of Measure "C", opposition to lighting of the
driving range, and the need for community support of the project.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to not proceed with preparation of
ballot language and direct staff to work with the community. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Silva
ABSENT: None
(Council/Redevelopment Agencyl TIME OF CITY COUNCIL/ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS -
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 6588 - AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 256 - CHANGE DAY AND TIME OF
MEETINGS - ESTABLISH FOURTH MONDAY OF MONTH WORK STUDY SESSION - ADOPTED
(640.10)
The City Clerk presented Council Resolution No. 6588 for Council adoption - "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" (Changes the practice of
continuing unfinished City Council agenda items from being heard the following Monday to the next
business day, or another day if agreed to by a majority of the City Council, and establish the fourth
Monday of the month as an adjourned regular meeting for a Council work study session) and
Agency Resolution No. 256 for Agency adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE DAYS OF REGULAR AGENCY
MEETINGS BY ADDING THE FOURTH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AS A WORK STUDY SESSION."
(Establishes the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. as the date and time for holding
Redevelopment Agency adjourned regular meetings for work study sessions.)
A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Leipzig, to adopt Council Resolution No. 6588 and
Agency Resolution No. 256. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: Bauer, Robitaille
ABSENT: None
(City Council! ORDINANCE NO. 3235 - INTRODUCTION APPROVED - PERTAINING TO PARKS AND
LAKES REQUIRING THAT FISH BE CAUGHT AND RELEASED (640.10)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3235 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH AMENDING SECTIONS 13.48.010 AND 13.48.120 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO PARKS AND LAKES, REQUIRING THAT FISH BE CAUGHT AND RELEASED."
Requires the public to immediately release and return fish to the water. This ordinance applies to all
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A motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Leipzig, to approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3235.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CHILDREN'S NEED BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED (570.70)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Mayor Moulton -Patterson requesting consideration of
the formation of a Blue Ribbon Committee or Task Force to study the needs of the children of our
community and to develop recommendations on ways these needs might be met.
Councilmember Silva spoke regarding the Council Committee formed to work with the Youth Board and
asked if the two groups could be combined.
Mayor Moulton -Patterson stated that there are different problems for children and teens and need to be
addressed separately as they involve different goals.
Councilmember Sullivan requested that a parent be included on the committee.
A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Sullivan to approve the creation of a Blue
Ribbon Committee/Task Force to assess areas where the city should take a more active role in meeting
the needs of the youth of our community; the Task Force should include a representative from each of
the following: Community Services Commission, Human Resources Board, Youth Board, Elementary
School Educator, Middle School Educator, High School Educator, Day Care/Preschool Professional,
Non-profit Youth Services provider, Civic Services Organization (i.e. Kiwannis, Rotary, etc.) Religious
Community, a parent representative; and a staff liaison should be assigned by both the Community
Services Department, Police Department, with the Mayor acting as Chairperson. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) RESOLUTION NO. 6486 - ADOPTED - SUPPORT DIAL -A -RIDE PROGRAM (120.70)
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6486 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING A NO VOTE BY THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON LEVEL I, WHICH WILL
PHASE OUT DIAL -A -RIDE DEMAND SERVICE EXCEPT FOR ADA ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS."
Councilmember Sullivan spoke in support of Resolution No. 6486 as the Dial -A -Ride program is
important to local seniors.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Leipzig, to adopt Resolution No. 6486. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan, Leipzig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ADJOURNMENT - COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Moulton -Patterson adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, April 25, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in Room B-8, Civic
Center, Huntington Beach, California.
Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency and City
Clerk and ex-officlo Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk Mayor/Chairman
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