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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-06-27MINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 27, 1994 A videotape recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk Mayor Moulton -Patterson called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. ROLL CALL Present: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan Absent: Robitaille (CITY COUNCIL) STUDY SESSION - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 91-10 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 91-32 - PROPOSED ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - DIVISION 9 REWRITE (640.10) Title 21: Base Districts Residential Commercial Industrial Open Space District Public - Semipublic District Specific Plan District A communication from the City Administrator to the City Council dated June 27, 1994 entitled CA 91-10 - Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Rewrite had been provided to the City Council. The Community Development Director reported on the past public hearings on portions of Code Amendment No. 91-10 and reviewed the topics of the future public hearings. Susan Pierce, Associate Planner using slides, reviewed Chapter 210 - Residential. She reported on the differences between the current code provisions and the proposed code provisions. New changes included allowing senior housing in any zone; however, before the code had allowed only in districts with SR Suffix. Residential Day Care, Limited (six persons or less) allowed per state code; Required Affordable Housing would be pulled out as far as discussion this evening. Multi -family Development Standards will be consistent standards rather than the present varying standards. Open design required for balconies. Reduction of Waterfront Lots windscreens from maximum of nine (9) to seven (7) feet and patio enclosures changed to a maximum thirty (30) inch projection. 7�R.. Page 2 - Council/Agency Minutes - 06/27/94 Following discussion between Councilmember Bauer and the Community Development Director, it was determined that this issue would be returned at a later date. Chapter 211 - Commercial Districts was reviewed by Mrs. Pierce including Day Care facilities under 2,500 square feet could be approved by the Zoning Administrator; more than 2,500 square feet by the Planning Commission. Auto repair code provisions was deleted to be studied further. Other issues not currently addressed but in the proposed code are building design, building face at setback line and density bonus. The density bonus is permitted when child care facilities are included in the project. Councilmember Winchell suggested that perhaps "intensity bonus" would be more appropriate wording. It was determined that the bonus for child care facilities would be returned for further study. Chapter 212 - Industrial - was reviewed by staff, including changes to the current code on public or private schools, marine sales, service and nurseries. Councilmember Leipzig stated that a memorandum from Jim Lamb, Economic Development Project Manager, to Barbara Kaiser, Economic Development Director, had just been provided, entitled "Inclusion of Major Retail Within Large Industrial Sites" dated June 27, 1994. A copy was provided to the City Clerk and staff. Discussion was held by Council regarding the memorandum. The Community Development Director reported on the matter and stated that a report on the concept would be prepared for the City Council. Chapter 213 - Open Space - was reviewed by Ms. Pierce which is a new zoning district that combines several existing districts. The standards of the existing districts have been retained. Councilmember Bauer voiced concerns over certain aspects and the Community Development Director stated that the concerns would be studied. Chapter 214 - Public - Semi -Public - a new zoning district that will apply to school and college sites, other public land and to institutional holdings. Chapter 215 - Specific Plan District - which will be used to create Specific Plan. Earthquake issues were discussed by Councilmember Bauer, the Community Development Director and Ms. Pierce, Associate Planner. The Community Development Director stated that her department would return with codes on how to. tackle the problem. Councilmember Winchell suggested that it be placed in the code under the safety element that contains flood, fire and seismic adding the seismic map and, requirements. Page 3 - Council/Agency Minutes - 06/27/94 STATUS OF FISCAL YEAR 1994/95 BUDGET The City Administrator requested Robert Franz, Deputy City Administrator, Administrative Services to present the video and distribute charts to Council reflecting the video presentations. The charts dated June 27, 1994 were distributed and a slide presentation ensued which covered the charts as follows: Budget Issues - Update, State Budget Conference Committee, Revenue Losses to the State During the Recession (5 Years), Net Revenue Loss Last Years State Budget, General Fund Surplus/Shortfall - Fiscal Years 80/81 through 1993/94, City Shortfall Solutions During the Recession, General Fund Revenue, City General Fund Shortfall Estimates - June, 1994, 1994-95 Budget Key Assumptions/Guidelines, 1994/95 General Fund Expense Reductions, City Staffing - 100 Largest Cities in United States, Reserve - General Fund, Chapman University Projections for Orange County, Budget timetable - July - September and Summary. The Police Chief reported on the continuation of the Asset Forfeiture Furd and the need for the state legislators to support its continuation. Discussion was held by the I. -A regarding establishing criteria on how well we are doing on the fiscal arrangements we have in effect such as charging other cities for jail space. Councilmember Bauer stated that perhaps looking into return of the north of the pier beach property to the state would be feasible. DOWNTOWN TASK FORCE REPORT The City Clerk announced the June 27, 1994 Downtown Task Force communication which had been distributed to Council and the communication dated June 27, 1994 from the Assistant City Administrator to the City Administrator entitled "Summary of Downtown Task Force and Committee Issues." The City Administrator reviewed the Downtown Task Force slides dated June 27, 1994. He briefly reviewed the topics. The Police Chief distributed a document entitled "Action Plan - 4th of July Weekend 1994" and presented a report. 78 a Page 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 06/27/94 ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Moulton -Patterson adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council and Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Tuesday, July 5, 1994, at 5:00 p.m., Room B-8, Civic Center. �k ATTEST'_.". City Clerk/Clirik Em Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency and the City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Mayor/Chairman