HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-19MINUTES
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, September 19, 1994
A videotape recording of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
Mayor Moulton -Patterson called the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency
to order at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8.
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
Absent: None
(City Council) JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH FOURTH OF JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD
(960.70)
Debbie Cope, Fourth of July Executive Board Chair, presented an introduction and review of
1994 July Fourth Celebration Events using slides, current status of the Fourth of July Executive
Board and three options relating to use of an outside consultant, fundraising and'city subsidy.
Vick Morris, Personnel Services Coordinator, presented a video tape of the Fourth of July Parade.
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding the structure of the Fourth of July Executive
Board and its relationship with City Council and staff.
The Community Services Director reported.
Debbie Cope; Fourth of July Executive Board Chair, reported that options for operating the July
Fourth activities which will be presented to City Council for action on October 3, 1994.
CLOSED SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency at 5:50 p.m. for the
purpose of meeting in closed session of the City Council to consider the following closed session
items:
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(A) to confer with its
attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the city is a
party. The title of the litigation is Anthony G. Mazzotti and Andrew Mizaoff v. City Of Huntington
Beach - Orange County Superior Court Case No. 689728. (120.80)
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Closed Session - City Council Pursuant To Government Code Section 54956.9(C) based on
existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to Initiate or
is deciding whether to initiate litigation - number of potential cases 1 - Potential Litigation City V.
PERS. (120.80)
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its
designated representatives regarding. Labor Relations. Matters - Agency Negotiator: William
Osness and Dan Cassidy, Esquire - Employee Organizations: Surf City Lifeguard Employees
Association. (120.80)
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its
designated representatives William Osness, Personnel Director and Daniel Cassidy, Esquire,
Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson regarding Labor Relations Matters - Meet and Confer regarding the
following employee organizations: Police Officers Association (POA), Municipal Employees
Association (MEA), Huntington Beach Firemens' Association (HBFA). (120.80)
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Mayor reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency at
6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, FLAG CEREMONY AND INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation was presented by Girl Scout Junior Troop 1324, St.
Bonaventure School.
DEDICATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO MEMORY OF VERNON WENDELL FLOURNEY
Mayor Moulton -Patterson announced that the City Council Meeting would be dedicated to the
memory of Vernon Wendell Flourney a Huntington Beach resident who was murdered. She
extended the City Council's deepest sympathy to the Mr. Flourney's family.
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PRESENTATIONS
The following presentations were made at the September 6, 1994 City Council/Redevelopment
Agency Meeting.
Presentation The Register Newspaper - "Best Of Orange County"
To Mayor Linda Moulton -Patterson by Darlene Spratt, Special Section Manager, Orange County
Register, and Elizabeth Sadilek and Debbie Hendren from Orange County Register, presentation
of plaques from The Register's "Best of Orange County" polled from its readers. Huntington
Beach selected for Best Parade/Community Festival Best Beach, Best Pier, Best Surfing Beach,
and Best Place to Swim.
Presentation - Donation by Champion Kawasaki Of Kawasaki Wave Runner - Marine
Lifesaving
By Mayor Linda Moulton -Patterson to Gale Nye, Director of Public Relations, Kawasaki and Steve
Berkeley, Sales Manager of Champion Kawasaki, a plaque in recognition of their donation of a
Kawasaki Wave Runner for use in lifesaving. Representing Marine Safety Division, are Captain
Bill Richardson and Lieutenant Greg Crow.
Presentation - Donation by Huntington Beach Elks Lodge to Fire Department - River Rescue
Equipment
To Mayor Linda Moulton -Patterson and Fire Chief Michael Dolder by the Huntington Beach Elks
Lodge presentation of River Rescue Equipment, for Huntington Beach Fire Department.
A video presentation was presented for the Council and audience.
Presentation Of Plaque to City by Paralegal Services - City Support of Pier 2 Pier Offshore
Marathon Ski Race
To Mayor Linda Moulton -Patterson by Val Bureau, Owner Paralegal Services a plaque in
appreciation for the City's support of the first "Pier 2 Pier Offshore Marathon Ski Race."
Public Meeting Scheduled By City Council On September 26, 1994 For Public Comments On
County Of Orange Plan For The Bolsa Chic/County Of Orange Public Hearing Schedule 9/28/94
Mayor Moulton -Patterson announced that the City Council would conduct a public meeting to
obtain public input on the County of Orange plan for the Bolsa Chica. She stated that the county
public hearing would follow on September 28, 1994 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
The City Clerk announced that following Revised Agenda Page H-7 to include the communication
from Councilmember Sullivan (Proposal To Televise Two City Council Candidate Nights) were..
available at her desk.
Pat McCabe addressed Council in opposition to the Save our State Initiative item on the City
Council Agenda. She urged Council to adopt a position against it and to urge legislators to
enforce laws already in place.
Richard Henderson addressed Council in opposition to the city deleting the candidate's forum
from city cable TV.
Leon McKinney spoke in opposition to being told to call 1-800-Butterfly for police at a recent
meeting. He spoke regarding complaints filed against police officers and the suits by police
officers against Mr. Mello, representative of the CBI.
Gloria Navarro, Regional Coordinator for Safety and Firearms Education, Westbury, Connecticut,
spoke regarding their organization's objective to put an end to violence through effective
education of children. She stated that the organization hopes to open an office in Huntington
Beach this week.
Maria Dzida, representative of the Justice Committee, St. Simon and Jude Parish, addressed
Council stating that the Save our State initiative is not the answer to the immigration problem and
would do serious harm to citizens and non -citizens alike.
Steven Dzida, representative of the Justice Committee, St. Simon and Jude Church, spoke
against the SOS Initiative citing the deficiencies of the measure and that it contradicted the
American Dream.
Dr. Fred Gallucio spoke against SOS Initiative from a medical viewpoint stating the spread of
tuberculosis. He stated those affected would be the people who pick our food and cook our food.
He spoke on behalf of the children and against infection for ourselves and the community. He
stated that he did not believe the proposed measure was constitutional.
Marsha Rechsteiner addressed Council on behalf of the PTA's and the Huntington Beach Union
High School District in support of the candidate's forum to be televised.
Fran Dereszynski, PTSA President at Marina High School, spoke in favor of continuation of
televising the candidate's forum.
Connie Greyshock thanked Council for their attention to the need for traffic signalization at
Magnolia and Indianapolis Avenue. She stated that on Wednesday she became a naturalized
citizen and that now as a voter she is being asked to look at her humanness. She stated that the
effects of Proposition 187 (SOS Initiate) will have far greater consequences than can be
imagined.
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Eileen Murphy, Bolsa Chica land Trust, thanked Councilmembers Winchell, Moulton -Patterson,
Bauer and Leipzig for voting to send a letter to Secretary of the Interior Babbitt urging
consideration of a land exchange.
Joseph Mastropaolo stated objection to sales persons from U. S. Advantage trespassing and
defacing property in his neighborhood. He stated he was told that the person had an exemption
from the solicitation ordinance. Mr. Mastropaolo stated that the person was taken away in
handcuffs as he had an arrest warrant. He asked Council to revoke the exemption of U. S.
Advantage, Downey from the solicitation ordinance. He handed a document to the City
Administrator.
Jean Forbath, representing Share Ourselves, stated that Proposition 187 takes away local
control; for example, the police will be told how they can act. She requested the city to look at the
ramifications to the city and it effect on city government such as the cost of possible law suits.
Ed Kerins, vice-president of Huntington Beach Tomorrow, spoke regarding the Seapoint Street
extension noise analysis. He stated that he supported a noise study as recommended in the
item on the Agenda.
Laura Madariaga, PTSA, spoke in support of the Agenda Item relative to retaining television
coverage of the candidates forum.
George Arnold opposed the proposed city budget.
A spokesperson for Seacliff Coalition, distributed a communication from Seacliff on the Greens
Club Series Homeowners Association regarding the agenda items relative to Seapoint Extension
and the agenda item relative to the preservation of the Gas Plant. She stated her support for the
Agenda Item relative to the Seapoint Extension study and stated that homes in the area were
volunteered for the study. She spoke against preservation of the Gas Plant due to toxins and the
need for the soil to be cleaned.
JoAnne Viserta-Galinis, Huntington Beach Historical Society, spoke in support of the Agenda Item
regarding the gas plant site at Bolsa Chica Regional Park.
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 - FY
1994/95 BUDGET AND PARKING FINE INCREASE - IMPLEMENT NON-RESIDENT LIBRARY
CARD FEE AS RECOMMENDED IN PRELIMINARY BUDGET - HEARING CLOSED WITH
DECISION CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 (320.30)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing for the purpose of
considering the Fiscal Year 1994/95 City Budget and to consider increase to parking fine and
implement Non -Resident Library Fee as recommended in the Preliminary Budget for 1994-95.
The proposed budget for FY 1994-95 including General Fund expenditures proposed at
$94,227,483. The complete proposed budget for FY 1994-95 can be reviewed by the public from
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday at City Hall, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach.
Copies of the proposed budget are also available for public review at the Central Library located
at 7111 Talbert Avenue (Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue) all branch libraries. �.2
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The City Administrator presented a slide report.
The Mayor declared the public hearing re -opened.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Clerk announced the following letters had been received
following distribution of the Agenda and were available at her desk:
Communication dated September 14, 1994 from A. J. Spiegel; communication from Judy Diaz,
Community Services Commission Chairman, dated September 15, 1994, communication and
attachment from Huntington Beach Firefighter's Association, Tom Faye, President, opposing Fire
Department budget cut; communication from Monroe Bester regarding his name submitted in
error on the Huntington Beach Firefighter's petition; communication from Helen and Harold Tieger
opposing paramedic cuts; communication from Linda Couey opposing cutting the Huntington
Beach Concert Band budget; and a Slide Presentation submitted by Administration on budget
hearing dated .September 19, 1994.
A communication titled Budget Worksheet - dated September 16, 1994 - Adoption of 1994-95
Budget from the City Administrator to the City Council and communications dated September 15,
and September 19, 1994, respectively, to the City Council from the City Administrator titled Meet
and Confer - Budget Adoption and Comprehensive Fleet Management Program were also
distributed to Council. A communication from the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce
dated September 15, 1994 regarding the budget had been distributed to Council.
Teddi Alves, member of CBI, spoke regarding car allowances, unfilled positions and against
police officers being allowed to file suit against citizens. She distributed a communication to
Council.
Terry Hoffman requested that Council add more police officers not less because of the recent
murders; multi -cultural community; that paramedics and police officers work hand in hand .
Shawn Stevens spoke in opposition to closing Shipley Nature Center. He stated that he knew the
Council thinks about kids because of the library expansion and that Shipley Nature Center is
critical to kids. He stated that he volunteers and that there must be a way to work together.
Ray Kirst, Huntington Landmark representative, addressed Council regarding safety concerns
and the need to maintain fire services at Magnolia Avenue and Hamilton Street station as another
minute or two could be added to response times.
Myra Sterin, Huntington Landmark representative, stated that she believed the Fire Department
proposal spread services too thin and would put lives in danger.
Wendy Mello spoke in support of adding more resources to the Police and Fire Departments due
to service demands. She spoke regarding Cotter Tree Service peeling the palm trees and
handed out photographs and stated that she did not believe such cosmetic services were fiscally
appropriate.
Dale Caulfield, Huntington Landmark Homeowner's Association representative, requested that
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Herb Forath spoke in opposition to Police Department cuts stating that trying to balance the
budget at the expense of public safety would hurt the city in the long run.
Darren Newton, Huntington Beach paramedic, spoke regarding the main goals and work
accomplishments of the Paramedic Delivery System Committee formed by Fire Chief Dolder in
1992. He spoke regarding Committee's findings. He presented reasons in support of the vans.
Scott Freeman, Huntington Beach Fire Department Captain, informed Council that the statement
made at the last meeting regarding the only time you would see any major delays in paramedic
responses would be if numerous units were tied up on major emergencies or fires was absolutely
false. He gave examples of how under the proposed system the paramedics could be delayed on
a daily basis.
Don Spreeman, Huntington Beach paramedic, presented two examples of multiple calls that had
occurred in the. city that would have compromised response time and coverage if the new system
had been in place.
Jim Babbitt, Firefighter, stated that if the open budgeted positions were filled it would eliminate
overtime so it is not for the firefighters' benefit that the firefighters went out to the community and
spoke against cuts. He stated that it is due to the flexibility of vans and engineers that the
department can operate lean. He stated that they are aware Fire Chief Dolder has a difficult job
but that they disagree.
Bob Filipek, Huntington Beach Fire Department listed reasons why the proposal was not
workable.
Tom Faye, President, HBFA, spoke regarding the signature petition and information ads. He
stated that the citizens do not want cuts in the Fire Department. He referred to the Quality
Service Mission Statement adopted by the City Council earlier this year. He presented the
petition to the City Clerk.
Barry Ellerbrook, Downtown business person, Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce
representative, spoke regarding the proposed budget cut of returning the operation of the state
beach to the state. He stated that this budget cut would jeopardize the long term project of the
pier area improvements.
Wade Hawley, Chairman of the Library Board spoke on behalf of the library support groups. He
stated that they supported Resolution No. 6633(B).
Craig Shimomura, Lifeguard Association representative, read newspaper articles where lifeguards
saved swimmers and also regarding beaches where there are no lifeguards. He requested
Council not to repeat this history and not to make cuts.
Ernie Cushing, representing Senior Citizens Outreach Program, representing volunteers who
deliver meals to homebound. He requested that the $5,000 be restored.
Enrique Naiera, youth who attends Oakview Center, urged that funding not be cut.
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Juan Lucero requested that cuts not be made at Oakview Center. He stated that he had been
involved in crafts and sports and wants younger kids to have the same chance.
Steve Reuter, Marine Safety Officer's Association representative, opposed safety cuts and
questioned who will make rescues on marine safety; he also opposed removal of beach
restrooms.
David Simcox, coordinator of the Junior Lifeguard Program, stated their concern of the potential
budget cuts on the Marine Safety Department and how the cuts would affect the safety factor of
the Jr. Lifeguard Program.
Frank Puccilli, Florida Utica Task Force representative, showed slides and requested that the
Measure M Funds of $524,000 be approved for the Florida/Yorktown Improvements. He
displayed the area on a viewgraph.
Barbara Kimbrough, Florida -Utica Task Force representative, spoke on behalf of the Measure M
Funding for Florida/Yorktown. She spoke regarding the current passage being dangerous;
caused by substandard drainage pumping onto street extending past bicycle lanes; no sidewalks,
passage for bikes, children, walkers; very precarious. She spoke regarding the contaminated
water caused from types of business in the area that out of necessity it is pumped onto street.
The City Engineer reported.
Ernest Bellino, Florida -Utica Task Force representative, spoke in support of the Florida/Utica
Improvements. He spoke regarding the current street deficiencies. He stated that the section of
the car lane between Delaware/Florida nearest the bike path narrows from 14 to 10 feet and is an
accident waiting to happen.
Christopher Boyd, firefighter in another city, spoke regarding coverage requirements which he
stated -would not be met under the new proposal.
Judith Diaz, Chairperson, Community Services Commission, stated she hoped that Council had
had an opportunity to read their communication recommending that Council restore the cuts in
Community Centers, Marine Safety Lifeguards, Oak View Center, Beach Maintenance, City Gym
and Pool, Department Clerical and Huntington Central Park,/Nature Center.. She requested that
revenues from Meadowlark Golf Course be put into Park Acquisition Fund.
Jeff Koller, Surf City Lifeguards representative, stated that there were 2,500 rescues with no
fatalities and that the city cannot afford cuts or lives will be put in jeopardy.
John Warburton. M.D., orthopedic surgeon, stated he has worked in emergency rooms at local
hospitals. He presented ratios of coverage of firefighters and stated now is not the time to be
cutting the Fire Department.
RECESS - RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Mayor called a recess at 9:25 p.m. She reconvened the regular meetings of the City
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(CITY COUNCIL) - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FY 1994/95 BUDGET
The City Administrator reported further on budget topics. Deputy City Attorney DeLaLoza
reported on claims filed against the city.regarding occurrences north of the pier, stating that about
twelve (12) claims went into litigation in the last ten years and essentially they ware all bicycle
related claims. He stated that it was his understanding that even if the city did turn the beach
back over to the state the bicycle trail would still be city liability. He stated that he had spoken to
Carl Warren, the firm working with the Risk Management Division and as claims are not
necessarily kept by location it would take about a week to get a complete picture. He responded
to Councilmember Sullivan's question regarding costs of claims and referred to a report he had
just received.
Motion To Approve 60% Of Non -Resident Library Card Fee For Book Purchase - Failed
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Moulton -Patterson that the non-resident library fee, sixty
percent (60%) be devoted to the much neglected book purchasing not to exceed $120,000. The
motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Sullivan
NOES: Silva. Robitaille, Winchell, Leipzig;
ABSENT: None
Motion To Establish $20 Non -Resident Library Card Fee - Failed
A motion was made by Leipzig, second Robitaille to establish a twenty dollar ($20) fee for non-
resident library fee. The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Robitaille, Leipzig
NOES: Silva, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Winchell reported on the meeting with the library support groups which had
stated they did not want a fee if the amount did not go to book purchase.
Motion To Approve 30% Of Non -Resident Library Card Fee For Book Purchase - Approved
A motion was made by Silva, second Leipzig, to establish a twenty dollar ($20) Library Card fee
for non-resident with thirty percent (30%) this year dedicated to book purchase. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva, Robitaille, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson
ABSENT: None
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Parking Fee Fines Increase - Approved (Except Handicapped Parking)
A motion was made by Robitaille, second Winchell, to increase parking fee fines fifteen dollars
($15) except for handicapped parking. The. motion carried by unanimous vote:
Further discussion was held by the Council.
$10 Per Year Business License Fee Increase - REJECTED
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Silva, to REJECT a ten dollar ($10) per year business
license increase. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, , Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: Winchell
ABSENT: None
Imposition of Business License Fee to Independent Contractors - REJECTED
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Silva, to REJECT the recommendation to charge a
business license fee to independent contractors.
The City Treasurer reported.
The motion carried unanimously.
Motion To Reject Business License Fee For Rental Units - FAILED
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Silva, to reject the ten dollars ($10) business license
fee increase for rental units. The motion FAILED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Leipzig, Silva
NOES: Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan
ABSENT: None
Motion To Approve Fire Department's Recommended Budget- FAILED
Councilmember Leipzig spoke regarding Fire Chief Dolder's recommended budget stating that he
believed it would benefit the city and save lives.
A motion was made by Leipzig, second Winchell, to approve Fire Chiefs Dolder's recommended
budget.
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Councilmember Sullivan inquired of the Fire Chief as to what was the trend in fire services.
Slides were referred to and discussion was held regarding examples stated by the firefighters
during the budget hearing.
The motion FAILED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Winchell stated that she would like information on sports field maintenance and
sports field parking lots at the next budget meeting.
The Council continued decision on the FY 1994-95 Budget and Parking Fine Increase and
Implementation of the non-resident library card fee to an adjourned meeting to be called for
September 26, 1994.
(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 6. 1994 - CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 91-10 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 91-32 - PROPOSED ZONING
AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - DIVISION 9 REWRITE- CONTINUED OPEN TO
SEPTEMBER 20. 1994 (640.10)
Included in the Late Communications distributed to the Council and available to the public were a
communication dated September 16, 1994 from Stephen Bone, The Waterfront, Incorporated,
President, regarding Conversion of Mobilehome Parks, Code Amendment No. 91-10, Changes to
Article 927 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Also Division 9 Rewrite, Exhibit A to
Ordinance No. 3254 prepared by the Community Development Department and the zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance Slide Presentation dated September 19, 1994.
APPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No. 91-10 - Environmental Assessment No. 91-32
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, Department of Community Development
REQUEST: Repeal existing Huntington Beach Ordinance Code (Division 9) and establish a new
zoning and subdivision ordinance for inclusion in the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. The new
ordinance updates the zoning and subdivision provisions by incorporating current planning
principles and planning requirements of state law, deleting duplications and conflicts, and
streamlining review processing.
COASTAL STATUS: An amendment to the Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program
Implementing Ordinances will be filed with the California Coastal Commission following adoption
by the City Council.
The public hearing was continued open to September 20, 1994 by the City Council
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(Public Hearing) PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED OPEN FROM AUGUST 15 1994 - APPEAL
OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF REVISED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-57
REVISED COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 92-2 - REVISED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 92-9 - COUNCILMEMBER EARLE ROBITAILLE - BASEMENT ADDITION
TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED HEALTH CLUB - 303 THIRD STREET - APPEAL DENIED
(420.40)
Mayor Moulton -Patterson announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to
consider:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Revised Conditional
Use Permit No. 91-57, Revised Coastal Development Permit No. 92-2, and Revised Negative
Declaration No. 92-9.
APPLICANT: Jeff Bergsma
APPELLANT: Councilmember Earle Robitaille
LOCATION: 303 Third Street
ZONE: Downtown Specific Plan, District 5 (Mixed Use: Commercial/ Office/Residential)
REQUEST: To allow a 4,400 square foot basement addition to an approved 13,200 square foot
building for use as a health club.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Covered by Revised Negative Declaration No. 92-9-
(Environmental Assessment) which will also be considered by Council.
COASTAL STATUS: The proposed project is located within a non -appealable area of the Coastal
Zone.
The Community Development Director and the Planning Director presented the staff report
Deputy City Attorney DeLaLoza reported relative to Councilmember Leipzig's inquiry as to why
this item was agendized when there is litigation pending.
The public hearing had remained continued open from August 15, 1994 and the Mayor asked if
anyone was present to speak.
Doug Langevin, downtown property owner, corrected the part of the staff report which stated that
the previous building did not provide on -site parking or parking requirements. He presented a
history of the matter. He stated his difference with the part of the staff report that states that
there is sufficient parking for the area according to the Master Parking Plan for the Downtown
Specific Plan area.
Michael Fein spoke in support of the applicant's request stating that they were only asking for the
addition of the pool; the variance is not included in this request. He informed Council he was
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The Planning Director confirmed Councilmember Bauer's statement that if this application' is
approved the applicant would have to provide parking spaces or pay the in -lieu fee.
Jeff Bergsma,-applicant, presented reasons for approval of the appeal including. the judge's
decision that they have a vested right to the parking. He also spoke regarding the F.A.R. issue.
Gary Mulligan, Realtor, addressed Council regarding his efforts to obtain an upscale tenant in this
inferior location. .
There being no one further to speak on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either
oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
A motion was made by Robitaille, second Moulton -Patterson, to overturn the Planning
Commission's action and approve Revised Negative Declaration No. 92-9, Revised Conditional
Use Permit No. 91-57 and Revised Coastal Development Permit No. 92-2 with findings and
suggested conditions of approval as outlined in Attachment No. 6 to the Request for Council
Action dated July 5, 1994.
Deputy City Attorney DeLaLoza clarified the parking spaces
Discussion was held.
In response to a question by Councilmember Leipzig, the Planning Director stated that
subterranean parking is a possibility.
The motion made by Robitaille, second Moulton -Patterson, FAILED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Silva Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson
NOES: Bauer, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
ABSENT: None
The vote resulted in the decision of the Planning Commission standing.
REMAINDER OF AGENDA CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20. 1994
The remainder of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Agenda was continued by Council to
Tuesday, September 20, 1994 by unanimous consent.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 19 - MEETING TIME OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY -
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20. 1994 (125.40)
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(City Council/Parking Authority) MAIN PROMENADE PARKING STRUCTURE - STEAM
CLEANING - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (275.10)
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) MINUTES - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20 1994
(City Council) BID AWARD - NEWLAND/HEIL TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS - KEN THOMPSON, INC. - CC-905 - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20 1994
(600.55)
(City Council) BID AWARD - TOWN LOT/OLD TOWN ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS - ANRO
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED - CC-907/CC-850 - CONTINUED TO
SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.80)
(Redevelopment Agency/City Council) AMENDMENT TO CITY AND COUNTY CIRCULATION
PLANS - PACIFIC VIEW DRIVE - THE WATERFRONT - CONTINUED TO
SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (440.50)
(City Council) NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PHASE 1- GOLDENWEST STREET WIDENING
FROM ELLIS AVENUE TO WARNER AVENUE - CC-575 - CONTINUED TO
SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.50)
(City Council) RESOLUTION NO. 6630 - AGREEMENT TO ADD CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
TO EXISTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - AIRBORNE LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES (ABLE) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.40)
(City Council) AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT - WILLDAN ASSOCIATES -
ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING - HOLLY SEACLIFF: AMENDMENT NO. 1 - CONTINUED TO
SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.40)
(City Council) AUTHORIZATION FOR HBTV-3 TO TELEVISE CANDIDATE NIGHTS AS A
PUBLIC SERVICE - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (160.10)
(City Council) LOAN AGREEMENT - AFFORDABLE HOUSING - ORANGE COUNTY
COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION - PURCHASE OF 611 SIXTH STREET-CDBG FUNDS
- RESOLUTION NO. 6631 - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.10)
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(City Council) ESTABLISHMENT OF AD HOC HUNTINGTON BEACH FILM COMMITTEE:
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (120.25)
(City Council) AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT - ERVIN, COHEN AND JESSUP -
REVIEW OF THE BOLSA CHICA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CONTINUED TO
SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.10)
(City Council) GRANT AGREEMENT - HUNTINGTON BEACH CONFERENCE AND VISITORS
BUREAU, INCORPORATED FOR FY 1994-95 - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994
(600.10)
(Redevelopment Agency). SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS - NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT -
ORANGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (OHDC) - YORKTOWN/LAKE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.30)
(City Council) ANNUAL REVIEW - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 88-1 - MEADOWLARK -
DICK NERIO ET AL - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.10)
(City Council) YOUTH ROLLER HOCKEY ARENA FUNDING FROM PARK ACQUISITION AND
DEVELOPMENT FUND - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (320.20)
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -
PARTICIPANT APPROVAL - SET ASIDE FUNDS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS (CDBG) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (340.70)
(City Council) MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL - INTERSECTION OF MAGNOLIA
INTERSECTION OF MAGNOLIA STREET AND INDIANAPOLIS AVENUE - CC-915 -
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.55)
(Redevelopment Agency) OFFICE SPACE LEASE BETWEEN TAE IL KIM AND ABDELMUTI
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - AGENCY APPROVAL OF BASIC LEASE PROVISIONS -
OCEANVIEW PROMENADE - MAIN -PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA - CONTINUED
TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.30)
(City Council) SEAPOINT STREET EXTENSION NOISE ANALYSIS - CONTINUED TO
SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (800.60)
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(City Council) BOLSA CHICA REGIONAL PARK - PRESENTATION BY COUNTY OF ORANGE
- GAS PLANT SITE - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (440.60)
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 6 1994 - LOAN
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION TRUST CORPORATION (RTC) - TOWN
SQUARE RETAIL CENTER - 501 MAIN STREET - MAIN -PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.30)
(City Council) MUNICIPAL ARTS CENTER - TERMINATE LEWIS JORGE CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED CONTRACT - APPROVAL TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR
REMAINING PORTIONS OF WORK - CC-753 - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994
(600.80)
(City Council) CENTRAL LIBRARY PARKING LOT EXPANSION - RESUMPTION OF
CONSTRUCTION - SHAWNAN CORPORATION - CC-875 - CONTINUED TO
SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.80)
(City Council) APPROVAL OF LEGAL INVOICES - LIEBERT, CASSIDY AND FRIERSON -
REVIEW PROCESSING OF EMPLOYEE OPTIONS UNDER PERS TO ESTABLISH A
COMPENSATION YEAR - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (600.10)
(City Council) -ORDINANCE NO. 3251-B - AMENDING ARTICLES 902, 942 AND 969.9 OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE - WHITEHOLE - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
BETWEEN BEACH BOULEVARD AND SANTA ANA RIVER - ZONE CHANGE NO. 88-18 -
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (640.10)
(City Council) ORDINANCE NO. 3241 - AMENDING CHAPTER 5.16 -RATES CHARGED TO
BUSINESS BY ADDING SWAP MEETS, INDOOR, SPECIAL EVENTS, SPECIFIC EVENTS AND
CHARITABLE EVENTS - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994
(City Council) -ORDINANCE NO. 3249A - ARTICLE 985 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD -
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (640.10)
(City Council) -ORDINANCE NO. 3250 - RELATING TO DEFINITIONS "BOARD - CONTINUED
TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (640.10)
(City Council) CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 2, 1994 - SUBMITTED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SILVA - RESOLUTION NO. 6620 - SUPPORT PROPOSITION NO. 187 - SAVE OUR STATE
33 INITIATIVE - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (120.70)
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(City Council) REVIEW OF CITY NOISE ORDINANCE SUBMITTED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WINCHELL - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 (640.10)
(City Council) PROPOSAL TO TELEVISE TWO CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE NIGHTS -
SUBMITTED BY _COUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1994
(160.10)
ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Mayor adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, September 20, 1994 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council
Chamber.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk/Clerk
Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency and City
Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
Mayor/Chairman
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