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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-17MINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, October 17, 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 and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:12 p.m. in Room B-8. CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, (arrived at 5:26 p.m.) ABSENT: Robitaille CLOSED SESSION Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan (arrived 5:12 p.m.), Silva The Mayor called a recess of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of meeting in closed session of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency to consider the following closed session items: Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(C) to confer with its City Attorney regarding pending litigation - 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 54956.9(A) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the city is a party - Title of the litigation is Righeimer v. City Orange County Superior Court Case No. Sacv94- 676-Ahs(Eex). (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: Marine Safety Officers Association (MSOA), Police Officers Association (POA), Police Management Association (PMA), Municipal Employees Association (MEA), Municipal Employees Organization (MEO), Huntington Beach Firemens' Association (HBPFA), and Surf City �ifeguard Employees Association (SCLEA). (120.80) 107 Pagg 2 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10/17194 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Mayor reconvened the regular meetings of the City Counci[/Redevelopment Agency at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan ABSENT: None (City Council) AUTHORIZED RETENTION OF LAW FIRM OF STRUMWASSER AND WOOCHER REGARDING RIGHEIMER V. CITY - CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO INDEPENDENT COMMITTEES -AGREEMENT TO BE PREPARED FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL (630.40) The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Attorney regarding whom to employ as outside legal counsel to assist in the defense of Righeimer v. City - Campaign contribution limits to independent committees. It was announced that in the closed session just held by Council on this item, the Council directed the City Attorney to negotiate an agreement with the firm of Strumwasser and Woocher, legal counsel, regarding Righeimer vs. City (City Campaign Code Challenge) with an agreement to return for Council approval. The vote in closed session was announced as follows: AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Wnchell, NOES: Leipzig ABSTAIN: Silva, Sullivan ABSENT: Robitaille (City Council) REPORT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ACTION: ON_O_CTOBER 3. 1994 IN CLOSED SESSION THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING SITE CLEAN UP OF 301- 303 MAIN STREET (400.50) The City Clerk announced for the record that on October 3, 1994 in closed session of the Redevelopment Agency a unanimous vote was taken to initiate litigation against responsible parties for site clean up of 301-303 Main Street. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Charles Hoppe, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7368. Father Guss, St. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, offered the invocation. Page. 3 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10117194 PRESENTATION - CHECK FOR $5,000 - RAINBOW DISPOSAL COMPANY - PIER RECONSTRUCTION FUND Ron Shenkman, Rainbow Disposal Company, presented by a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Mayor for the fourth annual payment totaling $20,000 of a $25,000 pledge to the Pier Reconstruction Fund. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO SUSAN PIERCE, ASSOCIATE PLANNER - HB ZONING AND ORDINANCE CODE A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Huntington Beach expressing appreciation was presented to Susan Pierce, Associate Planner, Community Development Department for coordinating and completing the comprehensive revision to the Huntington Beach Zoning and Ordinance Code. Melanie Fallon, Community Development Director, spoke regarding Ms. Pierce's accomplishment. Ms. Pierce thanked Lois Poavers, Office Specialist, for the word processing assistance and Bob Sigmon, Graphics, for their assistance and stated that the job could not have been accomplished without their help and the members of the Community Development Department who assumed some of her duties while sh expended her efforts on the Division 9 Re -write. PRESENTATION - POW/MIA FLAG VETERAN'S OF FOREIGN WARS - POST 7368 The Mayor accepted a presentation of a POW -MIA Flag to be flown at City Hall from the Veterans of Foreign Wards Post 7368 and its auxiliary. SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY REGARDING SANTA ANA RIVER PROJECT - OC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY A film presentation was made by Herb Nakasone and Edward Andrews representing the Santa Ana River Project Administration, Orange County Environmental Management Agency, Public Works Division regarding the Santa Ana River Project. PUBLIC COMMENTS Communications Announced By The City Clerk Pursuant To The Brown Act: Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Clerk announced the following late communications which had been distributed to Council and which were available at her desk: Communication dated November 17, 1994 from Melanie Fallon regarding the Status of the Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program (LCP). 109 Pag_Q 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10/17/94 Communication dated October 17, 1994 from Tom Faye, HBFA President, regarding Article 4 Minimum Staffing and Filling of Vacancies in Fire Department. Communication from Robert Franz, Deputy City Administrator, dated October 17, 1994 regarding Cultural Master Plan. Communication from Jon Ely, John Scott and Linda Scott dated October 15, 1994 regarding Santa Ana River Crossings Study. Communication dated September 16, 1994 from the Community Development Director entitled: California Environmental Quality Agency (CEQA) - Alternatives to the Proposed Action Communication dated September 27, 1994 from Ken R. Smith, Director of Orange County Transportation, regarding Santa Ana River Crossings Cooperative Study. Communication dated October 17, 1994 from Gail Hutton, City Attorney, regarding Releasing Salaries of Public Employees. Revised Page No. 16 adding Ordinance No. 3239 for Adoption - Development Standards Downtown Specific Plan. Revised Page No. 19 regarding the Proposal that Channel HBTV-3 Show the Forum on Bolsa Chica that was Recorded in Seal Beach. Father Guss read a letter of appreciation for the cty's action on the left turn signs at the dangerous traffic situation at Magnolia and Indianapolis and for the forthcoming signal light. Gene Atherton spoke in favor of partial public financing of local elections. He gave examples of cities where it has been successful. Alice Sommer addressed Council regarding her request that the city provide a reward for the capture of the murderer of her son. The City Administrator reported. Al Rachman and David Tamarin expressed their appreciation to Council for the signal lights at Miramar and Atlanta. Richard Henderson requested Council to make city employees' salaries available and to include uniform allowance; etc.; that the names don't have to be released. George Arnold spoke in opposition to the Public Hearing Item on the agenda - Revisions to City's comprehensive fee schedule- Main -Pier Promenade Parking Structure fees. Bill Mello, Director of Citizens Bureau of Investigation, spoke in opposition to the City Employee Retirement Options. ��� Page 5 - Council/Agency Minutes-10/17194 Ann Speigel referring to a letter she had written to the Mayor requested that Council consider finding a way to make it possible to get information directly through Channel 3 as she believed the news media coverage provided the city was inadequate. She requested that Council meetings be on Channel 50. At the request of Mrs. Speigel, Robert Franz, Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services, reported on how much revenue was received and how it is generated. Mayor Moulton -Patterson requested that televising the City Council meetings on Channel 50 be looked into. Wendy Mello spoke against disclosure of salaries of city employees. She presented a flyer describing police officers as pigs and spoke against such flyers. Richard Silber, Attorney at Law, representing the H. B. Firefighter's Association and Lifeguard Association, addressed Council regarding what he believes to be a denial of due process. He stated that he had just picked up a thick packet of information from the City Clerk's Office and that there was inadequate review time. He urged Council to review their proposal and meet and urged no unilateral action be taken. John Bassen addressed Council in opposition to the release of city employees salaries. Steve Gullage, member of the Huntington Beach Mobilehome Owners Association, urged approval of the agenda item submitted by the Mobile home Review Committee. Penny Sutherst addressed Council in opposition to what she stated was receipt of Councilmember Silva of free cable television service. Councilmember Silva responded to the remarks of Ms. Sutherst_ Jack Frabl addressed Council and stated that he had not received a reply regarding the city participating in the FEMA Community Rating System (Flood Insurance). Gerald Chapman, member of Arts Center Foundation, urged approval of the agenda items relative to Bid Award - Completion of Municipal Arts Center and the City's Cultural Master Plan. Teddi Alves spoke in opposition to various actions of the city including eminent domain. Ed Kerins spoke regarding the city's need to participate in the FEMA (Flood Insurance) project. He urged support of the agenda item relative to participation in FEMA'S Community Rating System (Flood Insurance). Sandra Cole addressed Council and stated that she would gladly pay $30 per year license fee if she could rent her mobilehome as the park owners do. She requested that mobilehome rentals be included. Steve Olim urged disclosure of city employee's salaries. -11 Pa9e 6 - Council/Agency Minutes-10/17194 Natalie Kotsch spoke regarding her appreciation that the cultural Master Plan included the Surfing Museum. She opposed the proposed validation hike in the downtown parking structure. Susan Wuchner spoke in opposition to Seacliff Partners elevation plan and lack of tree vouchers. Jim Bridges showed slides of city employee salaries. Grace Mello spoke in opposition to candidates endorsed by employee associations. (City Council PUBLIC HEARING - REVISIONS TO CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE - RESOLUTION NO. 6642 ADOPTED - EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1 1994- MAIN -PIER PROMENADE PARKING STRUCTURE FEES (340.20) The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider revisions to the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule. All proposed fee increases are cost recovery in nature. It is proposed that parking fees in the downtown parking structure be increased by $1 (from $2 to $3 during the week and from $3 to $4 during the weekend). It is proposed that downtown parking structure validation charges to participating businesses be increased from $0.25 to $1.00 per validation. It is estimated that $100,000 would be generated annually. Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted. No communications or written protests were received on the matter. The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6642 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5159 ENTITLED, 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A CITY FEE SCHEDULE' AS TO SERVICES OFFERED UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (SUPPLEMENTAL FEE RESOLUTION NO. 50)." The ordinance amends the City fee schedule as it pertains to fees for the Main Promenade Parking Structure as follows: change the weekday rate from $2 to $3; weekend daily rate from $3 to $4; and continue the 250 validation charge to merchants which would allow the public to pay a reduced daily rate fee based on the number of validation stickers received from the merchant. The public would pay $1 for parking with one validation, 500 with two validations, and 250 with three validations; parking would be free with four validations. Said resolution to be effective November 1, 1994, Jim Engle, Community Services Deputy Director Development/Recreation Division, made a slide presentation. 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. 112 Page 7 - Council/Agency Minutes-10/17/94 A motion was made by Winchell, second Leipzig, to approve Option 1 amending Resolution No. 5159 by adopting Resolution No. 6642. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: Bauer, Silva ABSENT: None (City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - REVISIONS TO CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE - RESOLUTION NO. 6643 ADOPTED - IMPOUNDEDISTORED VEHICLE FEES (340.20) The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider revisions to the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule. All proposed fee increases are cost recovery in nature. It is proposed that a vehicle impound release fee of $50 be charged by the Police Department to recover costs related to impounding vehicles. It is estimated that $300,000 would be generated annually. It is proposed that downtown parking structure validation charges to participating businesses be increased from $0.25 to $1.00 per validation. It is estimated that $100,000 would be generated annually. Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted. No communications or written protests were received on the matter. The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6643 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5159 ENTITLED, 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A CITY FEE SCHEDULE' AS TO FEES CHARGED BY THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR IMPOUNDED -STORED VEHICLE RELEASE (SUPPLEMENTAL FEE RESOLUTION NO. 51)." The ordinance establishes a $50 release fee for impounded/stored vehicles. The Police Chief presented the staff report. Discussion was held between the Police Chief and Councilmember Sullivan. The Mayor declared the hearing open. 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. 113 Pagq 8 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10/17/94 A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Leipzig, to adopt Resolution No. 6643. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaille (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) AMENDMENT OF FIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS - MAIN -PIER - HUNTINGTON CENTER - TALBERT-BEACH - OAKVIEW - YORKTOWN- LAKE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS - IMPLEMENTATION PLANS - INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NOS. 3262, 3263, 3264, 3265, AND 3266 -APPROVED (410.10) Mayor Moulton -Patterson announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider amendment of the Main -Pier, Huntington Center, Talbert -Beach, Oakview and Yorktown - Lake Redevelopment Project Areas. The amendments are required by the State of California Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq. which, in summary, requires the Agency to restate the goals and conditions of blight adopted when the project areas were created, to state new five year goals and identify how these activities will address remaining blight. These "Implementation Plans° will also report planned activities to address the Agency's low and moderate income housing obligations. Plan amendments may shorten or lengthen the life of the plans, the period to create debt, the period to repay debt, and the allowable period to collect tax increment or sell bonds. The amendments will not alter the size of the project areas nor the authority of the Agency to undertake redevelopment activities in each. Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted. No communications or written protests were received on the matter. Stephen Kohler, Economic Development Project Manager, presented a slide report. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. 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 Winchell, seconded by Sullivan, to approve the Implementation Plans and after reading by title, to approve introduction of the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 3262 - Introduction Approved - Time Limitations - Huntington Center Commercial District Redevelopment Plan - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING OR ADDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS TO THE HUNTINGTON CENTER COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH RESPECT TO AREAS OF THE PROJECT AREA INCLUDED, ADDED, OR INCORPORATED INTO SAID REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1994." 114 Page 9 - Council/Agency Minutes-10117194 Ordinance No. 3263 - Introduction Approved - Time Limitations - Main -Pier Rede_ velapment Plan - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING OR ADDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS TO THE MAIN -PIER REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH RESPECT TO AREAS OF THE PROJECT AREA INCLUDED, ADDED, OR INCORPORATED INTO SAID REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1994." Ordinance No. 3264 - Introduction Approved - Oakview Redevelopment Plan - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING OR ADDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS TO THE OAKVIEW REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH RESPECT TO AREAS OF THE PROJECT AREA INCLUDED, ADDED, OR INCORPORATED INTO SAID REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1994." Ordinance No. 3265 - Introduction Approved - Talbert Beach Redevelopment Plan - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING OR ADDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS TO THE TALBERT-BEACH REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH RESPECT TO AREAS OF THE PROJECT AREA INCLUDED, ADDED, OR INCORPORATED INTO SAID REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1994. Ordinance No. 3266 - introduction Approved - Yorktown -Lake Redevelopment Plan - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING OR ADDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS TO THE YORKTOWN-LAKE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH RESPECT TO AREAS OF THE PROJECT AREA INCLUDED, ADDED, OR INCORPORATED INTO SAID REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1994." The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaiile, Silva (out of room) (City Council PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE NO. 94-2 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 91-32 - CHANGE NAMES VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS TO CONFORM TO PROPOSED ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - DELETE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SETBACK LINES FROM ARTERIALS - INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3258 - APPROVED (450.20) The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the following: APPLICATION NUMBER: Zone Change No. 94-2 APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: City Wide 115 Page 10 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10/17/94 REQUEST: To change the names of the various zoning districts to conform to the Proposed Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance which has been approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council and to delete commercial district setback lines from arterials as shown on sectional district maps. ft ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Covered by Environmental Assessment No. 91-32 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. Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published, posted and mailed. No communications or written protests were received on the matter. The Community Development Director presented a staff report. Mayor Moulton -Patterson declared the public hearing open. There being no one present 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 Leipzig, seconded by Wincheil, to approve Environmental Assessment No. 92-32, Zone Change No. 94-2 with findings for approval as outlined below, and approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3258 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY CHANGING THE NAMES OF VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS AND DELETING THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SETBACK LINES FROM ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS AS SHOWN ON SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAPS (ZONE CHANGE NO. 94-2)." Findings for Approval - Zone Change No. 94-2 1. The proposed renaming of R1, R2, R3, R4, and MH to RL, RM, RMH, RH, and RMP, respectively conform with the Land Use Element of the General Plan because the density allowed within each district continues to comply with the goals and policies of the Land Use Element. 2. The proposed renaming of Oldtown District One and Two and Townlot Specific Plan Area One Sections A and B to RMH-A reflects the existing development pattern and is consistent with the proposed General Plan update. 3. The proposed renaming of C1, C2, C4, and Sp-2 to CG; OP to CO; and VSC to CV conform with the Land Use Element of the General Plan because they represent the three commercial categories of commercial addressed in the General Plan. 4. The proposed renaming of M1-A to 1L and M1 and M2 to IG conforms with the General Industry category of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. U6 Page I I - Council/Agency Minutes-10/17194 5. The proposed renaming of ROS, S1, CC, and WR to Open Space subdistricts conforms with the Open Space categories of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. 6. The proposed renaming of zoning designations for properties used for public -semipublic purposes to Public -Semipublic is consistent with the Public, Quasi -Public, and Institutional category of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. 7. Deletion of -MHF suffix eliminates a conflict with the State Law which precludes a City requiring a zone change prior to allowing a manufactured home as a single family residence subject to specific criteria established by the State. 8. Deletion of -PD and -SR suffix will allow planned developments and senior developments in any residential district subject to compliance with the base district provisions. 9. Renaming the various Specific Plan developments to substitute the plan name with a number which is representative of the order of adoption results in a more efficient and less cumbersome method of identification on the zoning map. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaille CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration: (1) Main Promenade Parking Structure (2) David M. Griffith and Associates Agreement (3) Business License Revisions (4) Elimination of Remuneration for Councilmembers serving as Redevelopment Agency (5) Lifeguard Subsidy Agreement (6) Continuing Agreement with Reliance Surety Company regarding Ocean View Estates (Driftwood). CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED On motion by Leipzig, second, Winchell, Council approved the following items, as recommended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaille Councilmember Silva requested to be recorded as voting NO on the Consent Calendar Items relating to the Demolition of Surplus Buildings and Noise Analysis - Seapoint Avenue Extension. 117 Page 12 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10/17194 (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) MINUTES - APPROVED AND ADOPTED --Approved and adopted minutes of the Council/Agency adjourned regular meetings of September 25, 1994 and August 1, 1994 and regular meeting of July 18, 1994 and August 1, 1994 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Ci Council DEMOLITION OF SURPLUS BUILDINGS - OLD BLUE CHURCH - 11TH STREET HOUSE - OLD PIER BUILDINGS- APPROVED (320.45) - Appropriated $26,200 from the unappropriated General Fund reserve into Account No. EAAPW487-390-00 for a one-time expenditure to remove asbestos and demolish surplus buildings. COUNCILMEMBER SILVA VOTED NO. (City Council CONTINUED FROM 9119194 SEAPOINT AVENUE EXTENSION NOISE ANALYSIS - APPROVED (800.60) - (1) Directed staff to hire an acoustical engineering consultant for a noise analysis of existing noise levels and develop probable noise levels for two future traffic volume scenarios on Seapoint Avenue between Cherryhill Lane, Palm Avenue between Seapoint Avenue and Goldenwest Street and Goldenwest Street between Yorktown Avenue and Palm Avenue and (2) authorized the expenditure of previously appropriated funds for the subject noise analysis. COUNCILMEMBER SILVA VOTED NO. ,(City Council) APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CONSTRUCTION WITHIN HUNTINGTON BEACH CHANNEL - FROM ATLANTA AVENUE TO INDIANAPOLIS AVENUE - OC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY - RESOLUTION NO. 6640 - ADOPTED - Adopted Resolution No. 6640 (550.20) -"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS FRO THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO HUNTINGTON BEACH CHANNEL FROM ATLANTA AVENUE TO INDIANAPOLIS BY THE ORANGE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY." (City Council MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT - CITY - INSTALLED STORM DRAIN LINE - APPROVED (600.10) - Approved and authorized execution of the Maintenance Agreement by and between the city and the Ocean View School District for the installation and maintenance of a city installed storm drain line. (City Council CITY TREASURER INVESTMENT POLICY FOR 1994195 - RESOLUTION NO. 6641- ADOPTED (310.10) - Adopted Resolution No. 6641 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE YEAR 1994195." (City Council) HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD REAPPOINTMENT - APPROVED JERRY NOTTKE (110.20) - Reappointed Jerry Nottke to the Human Resources Board for the term October, 1994 to September, 1998. 118 Page 13 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10/17/94 (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) ELIMINATION OF REMUNERATION FOR COUNCIL - MEMBERS SERVING AS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- APPROVED (400.30) - Eliminated the monthly remuneration allocation for the Redevelopment Agency from Economic Development's budget for FY 1994/95. (City Council) AMENDMENT NO. 2 - LIFEGUARD SUBSIDY AGREEMENT -COUNTY OF ORANGE - HARBORS. BEACHES AND PARKS DISTRICT- CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 7 1994 - DIRECTED LETTER BE SENT TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (600.25) The City Clerk presented a communication from Community Services Director recommending approval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. D87-316 with the Harbors, Beaches and Parks District for lifeguard subsidy. Councilmember Bauer presented questions on the agreement. The City Administrator reported. Deputy City Attorney Folger recommended the agreement be pulled to clarify aspects. Councilmember Bauer stated that if the city has to abide by the provisions of the agreement that a letter be sent to the Orange County Board of Supervisors informing them that they should not give county salary raises and instead help the cities with lifeguard costs. On motion by Bauer, seconded by Sullivan, Council directed that proposed Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. D87-316 with the Harbors, Beaches and Parks District for lifeguard subsidy be continued to the Council meeting of November 7, 1994 for further study to determine if a legal artifice can be found to keep subsidy and to possibly increase it. (City Council AMICUS BRIEF - WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION V. CITY OF ESCONDIDO ET AL - APPROVED (630.50) - Joined in amicus brief - Water {duality Association v. City of Escondido, et. al. This case affects cities' ability to offer reclaimed water to its residents. The City of Escondido enacted an ordinance prohibiting water softeners which flush salts into the city sewer system which would effect cities' ability to offer reclaimed water to its residents. (City Council BID AWARD - TEAM CONSTRUCTION - COMPLETION OF MUNICIPAL ARTS CENTER - CC-753 - TRANSFER OF FUNDS - APPROVED (600.80) - Approved a transfer of an approved appropriation for Huntington Central Park Projects from the Park Acquisition and Development Fund to the Arts Center project account No. E-CP-AS-1 51-6-31 -00 in the amount of $227,660, and approved the low bid submitted by Team Construction for the Completion of the Municipal Arts Center, CC-753 and authorized the Director of Public Works to expend $227,660 to cover contract�eosts of $177,660; anticipated construction Change Orders of $35,000, and supplemental expenditures of $15,600. 119 Page 14 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10/17/94 UC Ity Council TEMPORARY SIGNS DURING BEACH BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION - SUPERSTREET PROJECT - APPROVED (580.50) - Approved the Special Temporary Sign Permit process for businesses on Beach Boulevard until the completion of the Superstreet project. (City Council) SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FROM PARKING OPERATION CONSULTANTS - MAIN PROMENADE PARKING STRUCTURE STUDY - APPROVED (225.10) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director recommending that proposals be solicited from parking operation consultants for an evaluation of the Main Promenade Parking Structure. Discussion was held. On motion by Bauer, second Moulton -Patterson, Council directed staff to solicit proposals from parking operation consultants to do an evaluation of the Main Promenade Parking Structure (approximate cost - $5,000). The motion carried unanimously. (City Council) AGREEMENT APPROVED - DAVID M. GRIFFITH AND ASSOCIATES - ASSISTANCE TO CITY REGARDING FILING CLAIMS FOR STATE MANDATED COST REIMBURSEMENTS - WAIVE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY REQUIREMENTS (600.10) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Administrative Services recommending approval of an agreement between the city and David M. Griffith and Associates relative to filing claims for state mandated cost reimbursements and recommending that Council waive professional liability requirements. A report was presented by Bob Franz, Director of Administrative Services. Discussion was held between the City Council and Mr. Franz. On motion by Bauer, second Sullivan, Council approved and authorized execution of the Agreement between the city and David M. Griffith and Associates, Ltd. for preparation and filing of claims for State Mandated Cost Reimbursements and waived the professional liability requirements pursuant to Resolution No. 6023. The motion carried unanimously. (City Council) ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED NOVEMBER 21, 1994 - BUSINESS LICENSE REVISIONS - RENTAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE/DUPLEX UNITS - OIL BARREL TAX (340.30) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Administrative Services transmitting an announcement required by law of the proposed plan to revise the Business License Ordinance. A public hearing on the following proposed Business License revisions will be held by the City Council at it's regular meeting of November 21, 1994. The public is invited to attend the hearing and provide written or oral comments on the proposed revisions to the 12 0 Business License Ordinance. Pagg 15 - Council/Agency Minutes 10/17194 The proposed revisions are as follows: A requirement to obtain a Business License for the rental of a single family residence; $39 annually. A requirement to obtain a Business License for the rental of Duplex Units; $46 annually. An Oil Barrel Tax increase of $.02 (per barrel). Discussion was held by Council. A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, second Winchell, to approve the announcement, as amended to include Manufactured Housing. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: Silva ABSENT: Robitaille (City Council JOINED IN AMICUS BRIEF - WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION V. CITY OF ESCONDIDO, ETA (630.50) The Deputy City Attorney requested that Council re -consider their previous support for the Amicus Brief - Water Quality Association vs. City of Escondido, et. al. Deputy City Attorney Folger stated that he had received a memorandum from Ed Deckert, Chief Inspector, stating that the city does not have this situation as the city's wastewater is treated prior to discharge into the ocean. The Deputy City Attorney stated this would also cause water softeners to be outlawed. Following discussion, Council declined to reconsider and stated their intent to remain in support of the Amicus Brief. (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) APPROVAL OF CONTINUING AGREEMENT OF INDEMNITY MISCELLANEOUS SURETY BONDS BETWEEN CITY/ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RELIANCE SURETY COMPANY - AUTHORITY TO SIGN ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS - OCEAN VIEW ESTATES - (DRIFTWOOD) (600.30) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Special Projects Director recommending approval of the Continuing Agreement of Indemnity Miscellaneous Surety Bonds between the City of Huntington Beach/Redevelopment Agency and Reliance Surety Company by the designated officers. Stephen Kohler, Economic Development Project Manager, presented a staff report including the fact that it will afford the owners full title. 121 Page 16 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10117194 A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Sullivan, to approve and authorize the execution of the Continuing Agreement of Indemnity Miscellaneous Surety Bonds between the City of Huntington Beach/Redevelopment Agency and Reliance Surety Company (Attachment No. 3) by the designated officers; and to approve and authorize the City Administrator/Executive Director or the Director of Economic Development/Redevelopment Director to sign the following documents for those mobile homes listed in Attachment No. 2 to the Request for Council Action dated October 17, 1994. Escrow instructions as approved by the City Attorney, and documents referred to in the escrow instructions, so long as consistent with the applicable settlement and other agreements on file in the City Clerk's office as: (1) Julie Ford Settlement Agreement, approved June 6, 1994; and (2) Jones vs. Redevelopment Agency OCSC Case No. 63 30 62 Court Supervised Debits and Credits Settlement Agreement with OVE I Mobile Home Tenants, approved August 1, 1994; and (3) Driftwood Relocation and Acquisition Agreement dated September 26, 1988. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaille Deputy City Clerk Reads Ordinance No. 3258 By Title (Reading By Title Inadvertently Omitted Following Earlier Public Hearing on Zone Change No. 94-52) Deputy City Clerk Johnson read Ordinance No. 3258 by title as she had said ordinance had inadvertently not been read at its introduction earlier in the meeting. (City Council) IMPLEMENTATION OF FY 1994195 BUDGET - POLICE - FIRE - COMMUNITY SERVICES - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT - DOWNTOWN ALLEY PROJECTS - WARNER AVE MEDIAN LANDSCAPING - PHASE I - APPROVED (320.20) The City Clerk presented a communication from Director of Administrative Services to clarify and implement Council actions of September 26, 1994, adopting the Fiscal Year 1994-95 City Budget. The City Administrator and Police Chief reported. A motion was made by Sullivan, second Winchell, to approve the following Table of Organization Supplement (Alternative 1). The motion carried unanimously. 122 Page 17 - Council/Agency Minutes-10117194 FISCAL YEAR 1994195 SUPPLEMENT TO TABLE OF ORGANIZATION PERSONNEL BY CLASSIFICATION CITY COUNCIL DEPARTMENT RANGE CLASSIFICATION DIRECTION* ALTERNATIVE 1 Police Dept. 561 Police Captain 1.00 1.00 Police Dept. 529 Police Lieutenant 1.00 1.00 Police Dept. 402 Field Service Officer 0.00 1.00 Police Dept. 484 Police Sergeant 0.00 1.00 Police Dept. 437 Police Officer 8.00 6.00 Police Dept. 488 Records Administrator 1.00 1.00 Fire Dept. 449 Fire Paramedic -3.00 -3.00 Fire Dept. 418 Firefighter 6.00 6.00 Comm. Svcs. 350 Office Specialist-NT 1.00 1.00 Admin. Svcs. 369 Computer Operator"* 0.75 .75 TOTAL 15.75 15.75 "September 26, 1994 City Council direction. "Continued funding for 1994/95 was included in approved budget but position was inadvertently omitted from Table of Organization A motion was made by Sullivan, second Bauer, to approve an Appropriation Revision as outlined in Attachment No. 1 of the Request for Council Action dated October 17, 1994 as follows. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Sullivan NOES: Winchell, Leipzig ABSENT: Robitaille APPROPRIATION REVISION Transfer of Funds Amount Amount From: Measure "M" Fund - Downtown Alley Projects $158,200 $158,200 To: Measure "M" Fund - Warner Avenue Median Landscaping Phase 1 $158,200 $158,200 123 Page 18 - Council/Agency Minutes-10/17/94 The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Sullivan NOES; Winchell, Leipzig ABSENT: Robitaille (City Council? CONSIDERATION OF NEGOTIATIONS AND IMPASSE RULING - FIRE DEPARTMENT - MINIMUM STAFFING AND FILLING OF VACANCIES LANGUAGE - RESOLUTION NO. 6639 -ADOPTED (720.20) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Fire Chief regarding negotiation and impasse ruling on Fire Department Minimum Staffing and Filling of Vacancies language and Resolution No. 6639 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING HEARING OFFICER'S DECISION ON MINIMUM STAFFING AND FILLING OF VACANCIES IN THE HUNTINGTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT." The resolution unilaterally adopts the Hearing Officer's Minimum Staffing and Filling of Vacancies language as contained in the Huntington Beach Fire Department Policy D-14, dated September 1, 1994. Also presented were communications from Tom Faye, HBFA President, and Richard J. Silber, HBFA Attorney, dated October 10, 1994. The Fire Chief presented a slide report. Richard Silber, Attorney representing the HBFA, addressed Council in opposition to the process which was followed. He spoke regarding the need for written notice and opportunity for hearing. He also stated that the City Administrator's report was not provided to the association. He spoke regarding what he believed to be violation of procedure. The City Administrator stated that he wants to insure that proper process has been followed. The Fire Chief stated that proper process had been followed. The Personnel Director reported. Deputy City Attorney Folger reported that procedure had been properly followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Winchell, to adopt Resolution No. 6639. Councilmember Winchell referred to the Attachment and asked if there were any additions or deletions and requested clarification as to the alternatives Council may have. The Deputy City Attorney and Fire Chief reported. The Fire Chief stated Council could adopt the hearing officer's position as the city's last position or the Association's last position in toto or to direct further meet and confer. Will Page 19 - Council/Agency Minutes-10117194 The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: Silva ABSENT: Robitaille (City Council) CITY'S CULTURAL MASTER PLAN - CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 7. 1994, (920.20) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director regarding the cty's Cultural Master Plan which has been completed and is ready for Council's consideration. A communication dated October 17, 1994 from Deputy City Administrator Franz regarding the Cultural Master Plan was announced earlier by the City Clerk. Mike Mudd, Cultural Services Manager, presented a staff report. Following discussion, the City Administrator stated that the City's Cultural Master Plan would be returned to Council on November 7, 1994. On motion by Leipzig, second Winchell, Council deferred the item relative to the cty's Cultural Master Plan to the November 7, 1994 council meeting. The motion carried unanimously. (City Council) MOBILE HOME REVIEW COMMITTEE - FUNDING REQUEST„FOR MOBILE HOME STUDY -APPROVED (430.60) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Special Projects regarding the Mobile Home Review Committee's request that Council consider authorizing and funding a mobile home survey to be conducted by a professional polling and research firm. The Special Projects Director reported. Discussion was held between Councilmember Bauer and Winchell and the Special Project Director regarding the format of the poll and the goal of the poll. A motion was made by Winchell, second Bauer, to direct staff to proceed with a Request For Proposals to perform a Mobilehome survey to be conducted by a professional polling and research firm and return to Council for formal action to hire a firm. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: Silva ABSENT: Robitaille 125 Page 20 - Council/Agency Minutes-10/17/94 (City Council MOBILE HOME REVIEW COMMITTEE PROGRESS REPORT- ACCEPTED BY THE COUNCIL (110.10) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Special Projects regarding the Mobile Home Review Committee's second progress report to the City Council. The Special Projects Director presented a staff report. He spoke regarding the committees request relative to the ability of mobilehome owners to sublease their mobilehomes. Mark Porter addressed Council regarding the subletting issue and presented a sample ordinance from the City of Capitola which is similar to what the committee would like but they recognize that further work is required. Councilmember Winchell stated that she would like to make whatever motion would be appropriate to indicate that Council would like the Mobile Home Review Committee to move forward with their exploration of the subleasing issue and present to Council, when they can, a report and recommendation specifically on subleasing. Discussion was held. The Special Projects Director stated that the only motion that was necessary was for Council to accept the Quarterly Report. Councilmember Winchell stated that her motion died. Councilmember Bauer stated that he would like to know the pitfalls that Capitola or other cities have gone through so the council could be aware. The Special Projects Director stated this would be in the report. A motion was made by Winchell, second Bauer, to accept the Mobile Home Review Committee Progress Report as complete. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION On motion by Winchell, second Leipzig, after reading by titles, the following ordinances were adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaille (City Council ORDINANCE NO. 3255 - REFUSE CODE CLARIFICATIONS- ADOPTED (640.10) - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 8.20 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE PERTAINING TO REFUSE." The ordinance amends rate schedule for compacted refuse. Introduction approved October 3, 1994. 126 Pagg 21 - Council/Agency Minutes-10/17194 (City Council ORDINANCE NO. 3256 - BOARD AND COMMISSION SERVICE LIMITATION - ADOPTED (640.10) - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 2.100, SECTION 2.100.060 PERTAINING TO SERVICE LIMITATIONS OF COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS." Introduction approved October 3, 1994. (City Council ORDINANCE NO. 3257 - TIME LIMITS FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF PAINTED CURBS -ADOPTED (640,10) -"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 10.48 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO EFFECTIVE TIME PERIODS FOR CURB PARKING RESTRICTIONS." The ordinance allows parking enforcement on a 24-hour per day basis. Introduction approved October 3, 1994. (City Council ORDINANCE NO. 3239 - DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN - "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS" -ADOPTED (450.30) The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3239 for Council adoption - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN BY AMENDING SECTION 4.0 THEREOF ENTITLED `DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS'." The public hearing was held and introduction approved on October 3, 1994. Councilmember Bauer commended the staff member who worked so diligently on this ordinance. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Winchell, to adopt Ordinance No. 3239. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaille ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION On motion by Winchell, second Leipzig, after reading by titles, the following ordinances were introduced by the following roll call vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaille Ordinances Introduced - Public Hearings To Be Scheduled For November 7 1994 (City Council ORDINANCE NO. 3259 - GRADING AND EXCAVATION CODE (640.10) - MAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 17 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 17.05 RELATING TO GRADING AND EXCAVATION." 127 Page 22 - Council/Agency Minutes-10/17194 (City Council) ORDINANCE NO. 3260 - STOCKPILES (640.10 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING SECTIONS 17.04.100 AND 17.04.110 PERTAINING TO STOCKPILES." (City Council ORDINANCE NO. 3261 -AMENDING UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (640.10) "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 17.04.090 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE." (City Council COUNCILMEMBER BAUER PROPOSED REQUEST BY CITY COUNCIL FOR MONTHLY LAWSUIT STATUS REPORT TO BE PREPARED BY CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (120.90) Discussion was held between Councilmember Bauer and Deputy City Attorney Folger regarding the feasibility of preparing a monthly report on the status of on -going lawsuits. The City Administrator also reported on the monthly status reports prepared by all departments - the Management Reporting Program. Councilmember Leipzig stated he would like an overall statistical report and in additional a confidential monthly report on the cases the City Attorney deems Council should be most informed. (City Council POSSIBLE PARTICIPATION IN FEMA'S COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM - FLOOD INSURANCE - STAFF DIRECTED TO FILE APPLICATION (510.10) Mayor Moulton -Patterson announced her agenda item relative to having the city participate in the FEMA'S Community Rating System (Flood Insurance). The City Clerk had earlier announced a communication dated May 19, 1992 and January 5, 1994 received from ,lack M. Frabl requesting participation in the system. On motion by Leipzig, second Winchell, Council directed staff to file an application for Huntington Beach to participate in FEMA's Community Rating System which has the potential of reducing the cost of flood insurance for many of our residents. The motion carried unanimously. (City Council TRAFFIC MITIGATION OVER SANTA ANA RIVER - OPTIONS OTHER THAN BRIDGES (580.10) Mayor Moulton -Patterson announced her agenda item requesting that Council approve sending a letter from the city to the county asking that they explore options other than bridges over the Santa Ana River as a means of mitigating traffic concerns in the county. 1.28 Page 23 - Council/Agency Minutes-10/17/94 The City Clerk had earlier announced that the following communications had been received from: Jon Ely, John Scott and Linda Scott dated October 15, 1994 regarding the Santa Ana River Crossings Study; Director of Community Development dated September 16, 1994 entitled California Environmental Quality (CEQA) Alternatives to the Proposed Action; and Ken R. Smith, Director of Orange County Transportation dated September 27, 1994 regarding the Santa Ana River Crossings Cooperative Study. A motion was made by Sullivan, second Leipzig, to approve sending a letter from the city to the county asking that they explore options other than bridges over the Santa Ana River as a means of mitigating traffic concerns in the county. The motion carried unanimously. (City Council) REQUEST FOR REPORT ON ACCESS PROGRAM THAT REPLACED DIAL -A - RIDE (120.90) Mayor Moulton -Patterson requested staff to investigate the Access Program that replaced Dial -A - Ride. City Council) STATUS OF TALBERT LAKE AND ADVANTAGES AND COSTS TO RE- ESTABLISH AS YEAR-ROUND LAKE - STAFF TO PREPARE REPORT (920.10) The City Clerk presented a communication from Councilmember Leipzig recommending that staff be directed to prepare a report to Council on the current status of Talbert Lake (known as Talbert Meadow in the dry season), and the advantages and costs of removing enough accumulated silt from its bottom to re-establish a year-round lake. In discussions with Public Work's staff, they have indicated that Talbert Lake could be restored to once again have water all year long. To do so, it would require removal of sediment to lower the lake floor below the water table. Such a project would improve the esthetics of Central Park while creating increased storm run-off capacity. Of course, costs would need to be carefully assessed before any final authorization from Council. On motion by Leipzig, second Winchell, Council directed staff to pursue the concept of dredging the Talbert Meadow and creating a year -a -round lake and to proceed with preliminary investigation. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaille, Silva (out of room) 129 Page 24 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10/17/94 (City Council CURRENT STATUS OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND ADVANTAGES AND COSTS OF CONVERTING IT INTO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - STAFF TO PREPARE REPORT WITH INPUT OF NEW PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR WHEN HIRED (110.10) The City Clerk presented a communication from Councilmember Leipzig recommending that staff be directed to prepare a report to Council on the current status of the Transportation Commission and the advantages and costs of converting it into a Public Works Commission with appropriately expanded roles and responsibilities. Councilmember Leipzig reported on the reasons for his recommendation Councilmember Bauer recommended that the new Public Works Director whom the city plans to employ have input in this subject. On motion by Leipzig, second Sullivan, Council directed staff to prepare a report to Council on the current status of the Transportation Commission and the advantages and costs of converting it into a Public Works Commission with appropriately expanded roles and responsibilities, and to include the input of whomever is soon to be selected as the new Public Works Director of the City of Huntington Beach. The motion carried unanimously with Moulton -Patterson out of the room. (City Council FORMATION OF CENTRAL PARK HABITAT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE -APPROVED (110.10) The City Clerk presented a communication from Councilmember Leipzig recommending that staff be directed to form a Central Park Habitat Management Advisory Committee and invite designated members to include representatives from the California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Q.C. Vector Control District. On motion by Leipzig, second Winchell, Council directed staff to form a Central Park Habitat Management Advisory Committee and invite designated members to include representatives from the California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Q.C. Vector Control District. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Silva, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan NOES: None ABSENT: Robitaille 130 Page 25 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10/17194 (City Council) DIRECT THE CITY TO RELEASE THE SALARIES OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EMPLOYEES TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST - COUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN TO PROVIDE SPECIFICS TO CITY ATTORNEY FOR REVIEW (700.20) The City Clerk presented a communication from Councilmember Sullivan submitting a proposal that the city be directed to release the figures of the salaries of Huntington Beach employees to the public upon request. The City Clerk had earlier announced a communication dated October 17, 1994 from the City Attorney regarding releasing salaries of public employees. Councilmember Sullivan presented background information for this request and commented on the communication from the City Attorney. A motion was made by Sullivan, second Moulton -Patterson, to approve Councilmember Sullivan's request for employee salary information. Deputy Ci"itorhey.F61ger reported. .. Considerable discussion was held by Council. Councilmember Bauer requested that Councilmember Sullivan submit in writing specifically the information he is requesting so that the City Attorney may study it. Councilmember Bauer stated that he would withdraw his motion and give his request in writing to the City Attorney's Office. (City Council) PROPOSAL THAT CHANNEL HBTV-3 SHOW THE FORUM ON THE BOLSA CHICA RECORDED IN SEAL BEACH - APPROVED (120.10) Councilmember Sullivan gave reasons why he believed that Channel HBTV-3 should show the Forum on the Bolsa Chica which was recorded in the City of Seal Beach. Councilmember Leipzig gave reasons why he believed showing the program would be inappropriate. A motion was made by Sullivan to show the Forum on the Bolsa Chica which was recorded in the City of Seal Beach. Councilmember Sullivan spoke further on the matter. In response to the Mayor, Rich Barnard, Deputy City Administrator, reported on HBTV-3 procedure. A second to Councilmember Sullivan's motion was made by Mayor Moulton -Patterson. 131 Page 26 - Council/Agency Minutes - 10/17/94 The motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to show the Forum on the Bolsa Chica which was recorded in the City of Seal Beach carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Sullivan NOES: Leipzig ABSENT: Robitaille, Silva ABSTAIN: Bauer ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Moulton -Patterson adjoumed the adjoumed regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, October 24, 1994 at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, Huntington Beach, California. ATTEST: e� City Clerk/Clerk Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency and City Clerk and ex-offcio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Mayor/Chairman