HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-02-06MINUTES
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, February 6, 1995
Mayor Leipzig called the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8.
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Harman, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo, Sullivan (arrived 5:05 p.m.)
ABSENT: Bauer
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency.
CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 5:40 p.m. for the
purpose of considering the following items:
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions
to the city's negotiator, Ron Hagan, regarding negotiations with WPL Industries concerning the
lease of the property located at 340 Pacific Coast Highway commonly known as Maxwell's by the
Sea. (120.80)
Closed Session - Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)(3)(b) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation. Facts and
circumstances, including, but not limited to, an accident, disaster, incident, or transactional
occurrence that might result in litigation against the agency and that are known to a potential
plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts or circumstances shall be publicly stated on the agenda or
announced. Mora Kai Apartments. (400.50)
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 class action lawsuit against various defendants
in the Orange County Bankruptcy. (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. The title of the litigation is regarding Orange County: U. S. Bankruptcy Court Case
No. SA 94-22272 JR administratively consolidated with case No. SA 94-22273 JR. (120.80) 56
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RECONVENE
The Mayor reconvened the meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency in the
Council Chamber at 7:20 p.m.
A videotape recording of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Harman, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
ABSENT: Bauer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Mayor.
CITY CLERK ADMINISTERS OATH OF OFFICE TO COUNCILMAN TOM HARMAN
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed City Councilmember,
Thomas Harman.
Councilmember Tom Harman, expressed appreciation to the City Council for his appointment to
Council and introduced his mother in the audience.
PRESENTATIONS - COMMENDATIONS - RECOGNITIONS
The following presentations, commendations and recognitions were made by Mayor Leipzig on
behalf of the City Council:
PRESENTATION - By Mayor Victor Leipzig a commendation to Public Works employee David
Webb for his professional and effective coordination as Project Engineer of the Beach Boulevard
"Smart Street' project.
PRESENTATION - To Mayor Victor Leipzig by Sam Garza, President of FANS, Friends and
Neighbors of Seacliff, Incorporated, a scroll to each Councilmember in appreciation for their
service to the city.
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(City Council) CLASS ACTION CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES - STAMELL, TABACCO,
SCHAGER AND POMERANTZ, HAUDEK, BLOCK, GROSSMAN - REGARDING RECOVERY OF
DAMAGES - MERRILL LYNCH - ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY - APPROVED (600.10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Attorney regarding retention of the law
firms of Stamell, Tabacco, Schager and Pomerantz, Haudek, Block, Grossman to initiate a class
action lawsuit against the persons and entitles legally responsible for losses suffered by the City
of Huntington Beach and other similarly situated governmental entities on a contingent fee
arrangement.
A staff report pertaining to a class action contract for legal services regarding the Orange County
Investment Pool was received and distributed to Council.
The City Attorney presented a staff report regarding the Orange County Bankruptcy, the city's
request for full recovery of the investment funds plus interest, and motions to be filed with the
court to protect the city.
Mayor Leipzig asked Councilmember Garofalo to repeat his motion made in Closed Session.
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, that Council direct the Legal Department to
proceed with the recommended action which is to engage a law firm to pursue recovery of
damages from the Merrill Lynch firm and to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract for legal services with Stamell, Tabacco, Schager in association with the firm
of Pomerantz, Haudek, Block, Grossman. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Garofalo
NOES: Green
ABSENT: Bauer
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND LATE COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor stated that Council discussed the Public Comments portion at a recent retreat and
stated that personal insults against Councilmembers, other members of the public, and city staff
members were inappropriate. He asked speakers to address the issues instead of making
comments about individuals.
The City Clerk announced late communications received and distributed to Council from: Dr.
Richard (Buck) Marrs dated February 6, 1995 in opposition to the opening of Seapoint Street;
Robert Winchell, Huntington Beach Tomorrow President, dated February 4, 1995 in opposition to
the opening of Seapoint Street; Mike Jones dated February 6, 1995 in opposition to the opening
of Seapoint Street to Pacific Coast Highway; Robert Franz, Deputy City Administrator, dated
February 1, 1995 providing supplemental information for the City Council Budget Review; and a
staff report pertaining to a class action contract for legal services regarding the Orange County
Investment Pool.
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George Arnold spoke against the hiring of new people in the city. He also stated that the
Coultrup Company, developers of the property located on Fifth Street between Walnut Avenue
and Pacific Coast Highway has filed for bankruptcy and asked what Council was going to do
about that.
Frank Puccilli, Florida Utica Task Force representative, presented a progress report on the
Florida/Yorktown Task Force area using slides which illustrated new sidewalks that have been
installed. He thanked Councilmembers for their support.
Tom Ganz, neighbor and friend of Councilmember Harman, spoke in support of the appointment
of Tom Harman to the City Council and congratulated Mr. Harman.
Ray Manion and William Bernard, Huntington Harbour Mobile Estates Homeowners Association
representatives, spoke in support of Council approval of the loan agreement with Huntington
Harbor Mobilehome Estates Homeowners Association to assist in resident acquisition of the park.
He stated that purchase of the park would increase property values, lower rents and improve the
quality of life for residents. He urged Council approval of the loan agreement.
Jeff Metzel, Huntington Seacliff Homeowners Association President, spoke in support of the
extension of Seapoint Street to Pacific Coast Highway. He stated that whether the extension of
Seapoint Street goes through or not, there will be an increase in traffic and noise on Goldenwest
Street and Palm Avenue which will impact residents of the Huntington Seacliff area. He stated
that in light of the recent studies the Homeowners Association now supports the extension of
Seapoint Street.
Kathy Dickinson, Seacliff Coalition representative, Ron Semon, Susan Sizlo, Tom Sizlo, Loretta
Wolfe and Carrie Thomas, Huntington Beach Tomorrow representatives, and Connie Boardman,
Balsa Chica Land Trust representative, spoke in opposition to the extension of Seapoint Street to
Pacific Coast Highway regarding non -disclosure that Seapoint Street would be an arterial highway
prior to purchase of homes, decreased public safety as people would use the street as a short cut
to avoid Goldenwest Street, decreased quality of life, homes build with glass walls not suited for
an arterial highway, increased fumes in the air, increased noise from traffic, negative impact on
the Linear Park and Bolsa Chica Wetlands, increased crime in the area, increased access for the
criminal aspect, and potential liability to the city for not enforcing building standards on the
project.
Gerry Galleher, Seacliff resident, spoke in support of the extension of the Seapoint Street to
Pacific Coast Highway. He stated that he had built a heavily insulated room onto the back of his
home in order to mitigate the traffic noise and fumes from his homes. He requested that Council
not ask the residents of Goldenwest Street to mitigate fourteen -thousand (14,000) more cars in a
twenty-four (24) hour period. He asked that the entire affected community share in the traffic
burden not just the residents of Goldenwest Street.
Robert Winchell, Huntington Beach Tomorrow representative, spoke in opposition to the
extension of Seapoint Street to Pacific Coast Highway and suggested alternatives such as the
deletion of Seapoint Street from the Orange County Assessor's Parcel of Arterial Highways, gates
to provide for emergency access at Cascade Lane for health and safety purposes, consider
taking steps necessary to make connection between Palm and Seapoint, use condemnation to
5 9 provide access, and reduction of speed limits.
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Dianne Easterling welcomed and congratulated Tom Harman, newly appointed City
Councilmember. She spoke in opposition to the extension of Seapoint Street to Pacific Coast
Highway and due to negative impacts on residents.
Dr. Buck Marrs, Seacliff Coalition representative, distributed a communication and photographs to
Council. He spoke in opposition to the extension of Seapoint Street to Pacific Coast Highway
except for emergency vehicle access, due to increased crime, and glass front houses that were
not designed for an arterial street. He requested a postponement of the vote until
Councilmember Bauer was present.
Mike Jones spoke in opposition to the extension of Seapoint Street to Pacific Coast Highway and
presented a demonstration illustrating the decimal sounds levels of one vehicle going by using a
radio and a sound machine.
Barbara Marrs, Seacliff Coalition representatives, spoke in opposition to the extension of
Seapoint Street. She stated that a noise and traffic study conducted at the onset of this
development showed these buildings to be substandard according to Huntington Beach
regulations but that report has vanished from the city's and the consultant's files. She spoke
regarding the negative impacts to residents in the area including: increased traffic by seven
hundred fifty percent (750%), increased danger of criminal intrusion, increased dumping of trash
and old furniture in the park, introduction of more people to the area who use the park for off
roading which exposes residents to extreme danger as vehicles richoche off gas lines in park
risking rupture of the pipes, release obnoxious fumes, and perhaps even the eruption of fire, drug
users and drinkers in the park for late -night parties, provides easy access to the park and
neighborhood yards for indigents to camp, increased danger to children on bicycles and on foot
who heretofore have not regarded this street as dangerous, high cost of double paning the
windows and installing air conditioning in these homes where the noise will constantly exceed
acceptable levels according to city regulations, devaluation of property and the destruction of the
unique living environment they enjoy. She stated that presidence exists in Huntington Beach that
would allow for the conditions that staff, the Police and Fire Departments are using as a basis for
their position on the extension of Seapoint for all traffic. She requested that the decision be
continued until Councilmember Bauer is present as he has worked with the group for two years
on this issue.
Jeff Muscat spoke in support of the extension of Seapoint Street to Pacific Coast Highway as a
benefit to city residents.
Georgetta Wolff ,Seacliff area resident, spoke in support of the extension of Seapoint Street.
She stated that Goldenwest Street had shouldered the proportionate burden of traffic, noise,
pollution and congestion. She stated that Seapoint Street is a public street, not a gated
community and belongs to the residents of the city.
Flossie Horgan stated that Goldenwest Street has been widened from Pacific Coast Highway to
the 405 freeway to accommodate the Holly-Seacliff development. She requested that Council
say no to developers.
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Donald Guillaume spoke in opposition to the extension of Seapoint Street and showed a slide of
the area. He spoke regarding streets that do not line up, response times of five minutes plus for
police and fire with current traffic conditions and questioned why fire sprinklers were not required
in the latest developments of Oceancrest and SurFcrest.
Nick Tomaino, Huntington Seacliff resident, spoke in opposition of the extension of Seapoint
Street. He spoke regarding no greenbelts in Seacliff and broken promises from the developer
that never materialized. He stated that Palm Avenue could be extended to Pacific Coast
Highway, the proposed fire station should be located in the Holly-Seacliff development, and that
the traffic model is flawed.
Bill Mello, Citizen's Bureau of Investigation Director, welcomed Tom Harman to the City Council.
He spoke regarding recent newspaper articles about regarding the safety of Huntington Beach
and stated that the city should be compared with other cities in Orange County. He read from a
Register newspaper article dated August 31, 1994 regarding crime. He spoke in support of belt -
tightening by the city, decreasing city employee salaries by ten percent, eliminating HBTV3, and
eliminating auto allowances in order to avoid reductions in public safety.
Paul Govindan spoke in opposition to changing the Public Works Director job description to
eliminate the requirement of a degree. He stated that on February 4, 1995 he received a letter
from William Osness, Personnel Director, along with a copy of a letter from Mr. Osness to the City
Administrator, dated December 28, 1994, but neither letter gave the rationale for the change in
requirements for the Public Works Director position. He spoke regarding the experience of the
current Public Works Director.
The City Administrator stated that he would write a letter to Mr. Govindan to address his issues of
concern.
Gothard-Warner Flood Area Report Requested
Mimi Des Forges spoke regarding street flooding in the Gothard/Warner area due to insufficient
storm drainage. She requested help to remedy this situation.
Councilmember Garofalo asked the City Administrator and Public Works Director to work with the
residents about the flooding problem.
The Public Works Director stated that he had met with several residents regarding the flooding
and would meet with the residents to work on solutions.
John Carlson, property owner in the GothardlWarner area, spoke regarding the street flooding in
the area. He distributed photographs of the area to Council. He stated that the situation is
preventable and asked for help from Council to resolve the problem.
Don Warner, property owner on Corsica Lane, spoke regarding street flooding in the area. He
requested help from Council and stated that it is a crisis and that his tenants are moving out.
William Lynch, property owner, spoke regarding street flooding in the area. He stated that
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The Mayor requested the Public Works Director to set up a meeting with all residents of the area.
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council at 9:20 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
in the Council Chamber.
(City Council) PUBLIC HEARING - ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT - ROBERT MAYER CORPORATION AND THE CITY - NORTH OF PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY BETWEEN HUNTINGTON STREET AND BEACH BOULEVARD - PHASE I -
HILTON HOTEL -APPROVED (600.30)
The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the
following:
APPLICATION NUMBER: Waterfront Development Agreement
APPLICANT: Robert Mayer Corporation/City of Huntington Beach
LOCATION: Northside of Pacific Coast Highway between Huntington Street and Beach
Boulevard
ZONE: Downtown Specific Plan, District 9 (Commercial Recreation) and District 8b (High Density
Residential)
REQUEST: Annual Review of developer's compliance with the Waterfront Development
Agreement pursuant to Section 2 of the agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15321, Class 21 of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable
The Community Development Director presented a staff report.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
Mayor Leipzig declared the public hearing open.
There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either oral
or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
A motion was made by Dettloff, seconded by Green, to approve the Annual Review of the
Waterfront Development Agreement and deem the developer, Robert L. Mayer, in substantial
compliance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement. The motion carved by unanimous
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(City Council) ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD OF APPEALS FOR FIRE CODE ISSUES -
CONTINUED TO DATE UNCERTAIN FOR FURTHER STAFF REVIEW - (110.10)
The City Administrator requested that the Agenda Item regarding the Board of Appeals for Fire
Code issues be continued to a date uncertain for further staff review.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration: (Garofalo) Resolution No. 6663 regarding the Huntington
Central Park Equestrian Center Sublease.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM APPROVED
On motion by Green, second Garofalo, the following Consent Calendar items were approved as
recommended, by the following roll calf vote:
AYES. Harman, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES. None
ABSENT: Bauer
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) MINUTES - APPROVED AND ADOPTED - Approved
and adopted minutes of the Council/Agency adjourned regular meetings of June 27, 1994, and
October 24, 1994 and regular meetings of November 7, 1994 and November 21, 1994 as written
and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Councilmember Harman abstained from the vote.
(City Council) SUMMARY STREET VACATION - PORTION OF HUNTINGTON STREET NORTH
OF MAIN STREET - RESOLUTION NO. 6664 - ADOPTED (800.50) - Adopted Resolution
No. 6664 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF HUNTINGTON STREET NORTH
OF MAIN STREET." The resolution was requested by Huntington Creek Homeowner's
Association.
(City Council) GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY SECURITY RELEASE - TRACT NO. 14417 -
BFB DEVELOPMENT. INCORPORATED - EAST OF HUNTINGTON STREET AND NORTH OF
GARFIELD AVENUE - APPROVED (420.60) - Approved release of irrevocable standby letter of
credit No. 034-LCS-007444; the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of improvements;
instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer, BFB Development, Incorporated of this action;
and instructed the City Treasurer to notify the Union Bank of this action.
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(City Council NOTICE OF COMPLETION - TRACT NO. 14320 - PACIFIC COAST HOMES -
17TH STREET SOUTH OF ADAMS - APPROVED (420.60) - Accepted the improvements
constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract No. 14320; authorized release of Faithful
Performance Bond No. 8687, Labor and Material Bond No. 8687 and Monument Bond No. 8688;
retained Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 8687-W; instructed the City Clerk to notify the
developer, Pacific Coast Homes, of this action; and instructed the City Treasurer to notify the
bonding company of this action.
(City Council) NOTICE OF COMPLETION - TRACT NO. 14319 - PACIFIC COAST HOMES -
SOUTH OF EVENING HILL DRIVE AND WEST OF GOLDENWEST STREET - APPROVED
(420.60) - Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract
No. 14319; authorized release of the Faithful Performance Bond No. 8583, Labor and Material
Bond No. 8583 and Monument Bond No. 8584; accepted Guarantee and Warranty Bond
No. 8583-M; instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer, Pacific Coast Homes, of this action;
and instructed the City Treasurer to notify the bonding company of this action.
(City Council NOTICE OF COMPLETION - TRACT NO. 14042 - PACIFIC COAST HOMES:
SOUTH OF EVENING HILL DRIVE AND WEST OF GOLDENWEST STREET - APPROVED
(420.60) - Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract
No. 14042; released Faithful Performance Bond No. 8581, Labor and Material Bond No. 8581
and Monument Bond No. 8582; accepted Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 8581-M; instructed
the City Clerk to notify the developer, Pacific Coast Homes, of this action; and instructed the City
Treasurer to notify the bonding company of this action.
(City -Council RE -NEGOTIATED CONTRACT - BUS SHELTERS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -
METRO DISPLAY ADVERTISING - APPROVED (600.10) - Approved and authorized execution
by the Mayor and City Clerk of the License Agreement between the city and Metro Display
Advertising, Incorporated to provide for Transit Advertising Shelters, effective July 1, 1994 to
December 31, 1998.
(City Council) SUBGRANTEE AGREEMENT -_COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
CDBG - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY - APPROVED (340.70) -
Approved the Subgrantee Agreement between the city and Orange County Transportation
Authority for Housing the and Community Development Block Grant Program. This agreement
was previously approved on May 2, 1994, but was not executed by the parties.
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(City Council) HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTER SUBLEASE - J. ALDEN
ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED - RIDING SCHOOL - RESOLUTION NO. 6663 - ADOPTED
(600.35)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated February 7, 1995
entitled Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center Sublease For Riding School and Resolution
No. 6663 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AUTHORIZING A SUBLEASE BY VIRGINIA SPOONER AT THE HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK
EQUESTRIAN CENTER."
In response to Councilmember Garofalo's question, the Community Services Director presented a
staff report regarding a proposed trail system to connect the Equestrian Center with the Linear
Park and the beach and stated that at that time, rental horses will be offered to the general public.
In response to Councilmember Garofalo's question regarding the revenue from the Equestrian
Center, the Community Services Director stated that he would get back to Councilmember
Garofalo with an answer.
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to adopt Resolution No. 6663. The
motion carried unanimous vote.
(City Council) RESULTS OF SEAPOINT STREET STUDIES - PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSE -
TRAFFIC IMPACTS - NOISE ATTENUATION IMPACTS - EXTENSION OF SEAPOINT STREET
TO PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - TRACT NOS. 14134 AND 14135 - APPROVED (800.60)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Community
Development Director and Public Works Director regarding reports on the necessity and impacts
of the closure of Seapoint Street to Pacific Coast Highway relative to public safety, traffic impacts
and noise attenuation impacts.
The following communications were received and distributed to Council: A copy of Seapoint
Street Extension Noise Analysis dated January 24, 1995 prepared by Robert Kahn, John Kain
and Associates, Incorporated (on file in the City Clerk's Office for public review); and final report
Seapoint Extension Energy Response Study for City of Huntington Beach Fire and Police
Departments dated October 14, 1994 prepared by Hunt Research Corporation (on file in the City
Clerk's Office for public review).
The City Clerk announced late communications received and distributed to Council from: Dr.
Richard (Buck) Marrs dated February 6, 1995; Robert Winchell, Huntington Beach Tomorrow
President, dated February 4, 1994; and Mike Jones dated February 6, 1995; all in opposition to
the opening of Seapoint Street to Pacific Coast Highway for all traffic. There was support for
opening the street for emergency vehicles and pedestrians only.
The Assistant City Administrator presented a staff report
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The Fire Chief reported regarding access roads for emergency vehicles to get in and residents to
get out, oil production lines in the Palm Avenue and Garfield Avenue areas, earthquake faults in
the area, Fire Department response times and fire station locations.
The Police Chief reported regarding gated communities in the area, extension of Seapoint Street,
and Police Department response times.
In response to Councilmember Garofalo, Ross Cranmer, Assistant Building Official, presented a
staff report regarding the noise decimal levels.
In response to Councilmember Sullivan, Mr. Cranmer, reported regarding the increase in traffic
volume on Seapoint Street which would result in a minimal noise level increase when measured
over a twenty-four (24) hour period.
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding proposed Fire Station locations, the need for
additional roadways, and emergency response times.
In response to Councilmember Dettloff's question, the City Attorney reported regarding state law
that requires highways and arterial streets to be open at all times.
In response to Councilmember Dettloff's question, Mr. Cranmer, reported regarding mitigation of
the noise with dual pane glass, mechanical ventilation and block walls.
In response to Councilmember Garofalo's question, the City Attorney reported regarding
requirements for deletion of Seapoint Street from the final tract maps.
A motion as made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to accept staff's recommendation to proceed
with the extension of Seapoint Street to Pacific Coast Highway as required in Tract Maps
Nos. 14134 and 14135. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Harman, Sullivan
ABSENT: Bauer
Task Force To Be Appointed To Meet With Residents - Seapoint Street
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, that the Mayor be directed to appoint a
Task Force to meet with the residents at the earliest possible time to come up with a list of
recommendations to help mitigate the noise and not limit any consideration such as Plexiglas
walling down Seapoint, double paned glass, block walls, speed bumps, traffic light, etc. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Sullivan
ABSENT: Bauer
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Councilmember Garofalo, Green and Bauer were appointed to the serve on the Task Force
regarding stop signs, truck prohibition, speed enforcement and other noise abatement problems
on Seapoint Street.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) FY 1994-95 BUDGET AMENDMENT APPOINTMENT
OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE - APPROVED (320.20)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Deputy City Administrator and Director of
Administrative Services regarding balancing the 1994195 General Fund Budget and recommends
appointment of Council Committee.
A communication was received and distributed to Council from Robert Franz, Deputy City
Administrator, dated February 1, 1995 providing supplemental information for the City Council
Budget Review.
The City Administrator presented a report using slides regarding Revised Budget Estimates,
Changes to Revenue Estimates, Alternative and Recommended Solutions, Summary of Vacant
Positions, Expense Reductions by Department, City Budget - 3 Year History, and Timetable.
A motion was made by Dettloff, seconded by Green, to approve an amendment of the 1994195
General Fund Budget to balance ongoing revenues and expenses by reducing appropriations by
$1,600,207 as detailed in the attachment to the Request for Council Action entitled "Alternative 1:
Potential Expenditure Reductions - Detail"; appoint a three member City Council Committee to
review potential fee; and other new revenues. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Budget Council Committee Appointed
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to appoint the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tern
and Councilmember Bauer to the Budget Council Committee.
(City Council AGREEMENT - PROFESSIONAL PLAN CHECK SERVICES - BSI
INCORPORATED -APPROVED (600,10)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Development Director regarding
the use of a private firm to provide plan check services.
The Community Development Director presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Green, seconded by Sullivan, to approve and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute an Agreement to provide staffing services between the city and BSI
Consultants, Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $105,000 to provide professional Plan
Check Services for the city. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
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(City Council) CREATION_ OF ECONOMIC PLANNING COMMITTEE AND RED TEAM -
APPROVED (120.25)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Acting Director of Economic Development
regarding establishment of a City Council Economic Planning Committee (EPC) for one year, to
include Councilmembers Bauer, Dettloff, and Garofalo. In conjunction with this committee, the
Economic Development Department staff and Administration are proposing the origination of an
Economic Development "Red Team" to assist the Business Development staff in retaining,
expanding and attracting new businesses to Huntington Beach.
Councilmember Garofalo reported.
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to establish the formation of an Economic
Planning Committee (EPC) as a standing committee of the City Council for a period of the next
twelve months; appoint Councilmembers Bauer, Dettloff, and Garofalo to the Economic Planning
Committee; approve the formation of an Economic Development "Red Team", as recommended
by the ad hoc Economic Planning Committee; and direct the Economic Planning Committee to
prepare a proposed membership for the "Red Team" for approval by the City Council.
In response to Mayor Leipzig's question, the Assistant City Administrator reported that the
Economic Development Council Committee would handle day to day issues and projects and the
Economic Planning Council Committee would look at long range issues.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
(Redevelopment A enc LOAN AGREEMENT - HUNTINGTON HARBOR MOBILEHOME
ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION - RESIDENT ACQUISITION OF THE PARK -
APPROVED AS AMENDED (600.30)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Special Projects Director requesting direction
from the city's Redevelopment Agency for authorization to enter into a loan agreement with the
Huntington Harbour Mobilehome Estates Homeowners Association in order to pursue the
preliminary step for resident acquisition of the park.
A communication dated January 30, 1995 from Raymond C. Manion, President, Huntington
Harbour Mobile Estates Homeowners Association was distributed to Council.
The Special Projects Director presented a staff report.
Councilmember Sullivan suggested that if the park does not qualify for agency funds as low and
moderate income housing, that the length and interest rate for the fifteen thousand dollar
($15,000) loan be amended to ten years at six percent (6%) interest.
Discussion was held by Councilmember Garofalo and staff regarding future property tax revenue
and sales tax revenue to the city which would result from the purchase of the property.
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A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to approve and authorize Agency's
Counsel to prepare and enter into a loan agreement with Huntington Harbour Mobile Estates
Homeowners' Association for preparation of Phase I studies for resident acquisition in an amount
not to exceed $15,000 with direction to staff to negotiate modified temps in the event that the park
does not qualify as substantially low and moderate income housing. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) SELECTION OF CONSULTANT - APPROVAL OF
CONTRACT - CUNNINGHAM ASSOCIATES - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES -
APPROVED (600.30)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Assistant City Administrator and Acting Director
of Economic Development regarding the use of the services of a consultant to augment staff due
to the recent resignation of the Economic Development Director.
The Assistant City Administrator presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to approve the selection of Cunningham
Associates as consultant to the Redevelopment Agency; approve and authorize execution by the
Agency Chairman and Clerk of the Professional Services Contract between the Redevelopment
Agency of the city and Cunningham Associations for Economic Development Services at an fee
of $100 per hour to be funded by unused portion of the Economic Development Director's salary;
and waive the professional liability insurance requirements. The motion canted by unanimous
vote_
(City Council) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6665 - REQUEST COUNTY OF ORANGE
RETURN 100% OF CITY MONEYS IN ORANGE COUNTY INVESTMENT POOL (OCIP) (310.10)
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6665 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DEMANDING THAT THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE RETURN 100 PERCENT OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TRUST MONEYS
FORTHWITH." and a communication from Deputy City Administrator Richard Barnard transmitting
a resolution that makes clear to the Orange County Board of Supervisors that nothing less than
100% return of the city's Orange County Investment Pool funds will be acceptable to the
Huntington Beach City Council and the residents of Huntington Beach.
The City Administrator presented a report.
The City Attorney reported that the resolution asks for return of the principal and interest of the
city's Orange County Investment Pool funds and will be forwarded by the City Clerk to the Orange
County Board of Supervisors, the Attorney General of the State of California and all of the other
cities in Orange County.
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Motion To Adopt Resolution No. 6665 With Amendment That There Be No Increased Taxes -
FAILED
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 6665 as
amended to include the following sentence at the end: "That the City Council encourages that
this be accomplished through no further taxation."
Councilmember Dettloff spoke in opposition to the proposed change in wording to the resolution
as the city should leave open all options.
The motion FAILED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: Harman, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green
ABSENT: Bauer
Motion To Adopt Resolution No. 6665 - Approved
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Harman, to adopt Resolution No. 6665 as drafted
by the City Attorney. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green
NOES: Garofalo
ABSENT: Bauer
(City Council) APPROVED RE -INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3274 AS AMENDED -
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.68 - MODIFIES PROCESS FOR SPECIFIC EVENTS APPLICATIONS
ON PUBLIC PROPERTY - ADDITION OF NORTH HUNTINGTON BEACH BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION (640.10)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3274 for Council adoption - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 5.68 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SPECIFIC EVENTS." Introduction of the Ordinance was
approved on January 17, 1995.
Councilmember Garofalo commented that the Specific Events Committee composed of pertinent
city representatives appointed by the City Administrator and representatives of the Downtown
Residents Association, Downtown Business Association, Chamber of Commerce, Conference
and Visitors, and Huntington Beach Tomorrow. He requested that the North Huntington Beach
Business Association and any other organizations be included for a broader city-wide
membership on the committee.
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to add the North Huntington Beach
Business Association to Ordfnan'de No. 3274 and approve re -introduction, after reading by title.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
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(City Council) ANNOUNCEMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE
MARCH, 1995 -STEVE HOLDEN (110.20)
Councilmember Garofalo, Fourth of July Board Council Liaison, recommended the appointment of
Ken Rosser to the Fourth of July Board to fill a vacant term which expires August 31, 1995.
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to approve the appointment of Ken Rosser
to the Fourth of July Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
(City Council) Status Report Regarding Reduction In Hours - Orange County Household
Hazardous Waste Operation
Councilmember Garofalo reported regarding the reduction of operating hours of the Orange
County Household Hazardous Waste operation due to the Orange County Bankruptcy. He
requested that information be distributed through HBTV3.
(City Council) ANNOUNCEMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - STEVE
HOLDEN (110.20)
Councilmember Harman announced the appointment of Steve Holden as his representative to the
Planning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Leipzig adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, February 13, 1995, at 5:00 p.m., in Room B-8, Civic
Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
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