HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-18 (14)MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
5:00 P.M. - Room B-8
6:30 P.M. - Council Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, December 18, 1995
Call To Order
Mayor Sullivan called the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:05 p.m. in Room B-8.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call: -
Present: Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
Absent: None
Study Session - Introduction - State Assemblyman Scott Baugh - 67th District
Mayor Sullivan introduced the new State Assemblyman for the 67th District, Scott Baugh.
Scott Baugh stated that he was at the meeting to discuss the needs of the City of Huntington
Beach.
Discussion was held by Council and Assemblyman Baugh including the Huntington city beach
as a regional resource, refurbishment of beach parking lots and restrooms, distribution of tax
revenues, city financial condition, public safety cuts, and election of the new speaker for the
Assembly.
Recess - Closed Session
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency at 5:30 p.m.
to consider the following closed session items:
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 with the
following employee organizations: Marine Safety Officers' Association, Police Officers'
Association, Police Management Association, Municipal Employees' Association, Management
Employees' Organization, Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association, and Surf City Lifesaving
Employees' Association. (120.80)
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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 City v. Huntington Beach Police Officers Association.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 74 93 09. (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 Basulto v. City of Huntington Beach United States
District Court Case No. SACV 95-555 AHS(EEx). (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 City v. McDonnell Douglas Corporation U. S. District
Court Case No. SACV 94 29 LHM (RWRx). (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 Lovin, et al. v. Miller, et al. Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 71 24 68. (120.80)
Closed Session - Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to
give instructions to the Agency's negotiator, Michael Uberuaga, regarding negotiations with
Main Pier Phase If Partners concerning the purchase/sale/exchange/lease of the property
located at Main Pier Phase II Project Site, Pacific Coast Highway bordering 5th and 6th
Streets, the areas known as Block 104 and Block 105. Instruction will concern price and terms
of payment. (Coultrup Companies) (400.50)
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)
Reconvene
The Mayor reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Councilman Harman.
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Invocation - Announcement - Regarding The Passing Of Steve Johnson, Mesa View
School Principal
The Invocation was given by Dan Moss, Principal, Circle View Elementary School, Community
Services Commission Chairman, and Ordained Minister of the First Christian Church. He
announced that Steve Johnson, Mesa View School Principal, had passed away this last week
of a heart attack.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo, (Leipzig arrived at 7:05 p.m.)
Absent: None
Late Communications Announced By The City Clerk
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Clerk announced the following late communications
regarding agenda items which had been received following the distribution of the agenda:
Communication from the Public Works Director, dated December 15, 1995, pertaining to an
Update Regarding Outdoor Dining
Communication from Mark Porter, Huntington Beach Tomorrow President, dated
December 16, 1995 pertaining to the agenda item regarding Resolution No. 6715 the fee for
use of public right-of-way in the downtown area for outdoor dining
Communication from Joyce Riddell, Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce President,
dated December 18, 1995, requesting that the agenda item pertaining to Outdoor Dining be
continued to the second meeting in January
Public Comments
Mark Porter, Huntington Beach Tomorrow President, expressed concern regarding the Pier
Plaza Project and existing parking problems in the downtown area.
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(City Council) Liaison Reports - Orange County Sanitation District Appointments -
Continued For Further Information (120.20)
Councilman Leipzig reported regarding the potential purchase of the Orange County landfill
system by the Orange County Sanitation District.
Mayor Sullivan stated that he wanted to continue the proposed Orange County Sanitation
District appointments until he had received further information from the District regarding the
procedure whereby he can designate another member of Council to serve in the Mayor's
stead.
(City Council) City Council Liaison Appointments - Approved (120.20)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from Mayor Sullivan regarding the
1996 Council/Staff Liaison List of Council assignments to the various city boards, commissions
and committees and to the external bodies for which Huntington Beach has City Council
representation.
CITIZEN COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, & COMMITTEES
STAFF LIAISON
ADVISORY BODY
COUNCIL LIAISONS
Michael Mudd
Allied Arts Board
Sullivan, Bauer
5258
6:00 P.M., 1st Tues. HB Art Center
Ross Cranmer
Board of Appeals
Dettloff, Leipzig
5532
As needed
Pat Dapkus
Children's Needs Task Force
Sullivan, Dettloff
5579
Carol Runzel
Citizen Advisory Board
Bauer, Green
5529
7:00 P.M., 1st Thurs., Civic Center.
Jim Engle
Community Services. Commission
Sullivan, Garofalo
5495
7.00 P.M., 2nd Wed., Chambers
Brian James
Design Review Board
Dettloff, Harman
375-5075
3:30 P.M., 2nd Thurs. of each month 3rd Floor
Dan Johnson
Downtown Task Force
Bauer, Dettloff
5693
Mary Beth Broeren
Environmental Board
Green, Leipzig
5550
7:30 P.M. 2nd & 4th Thurs., B-8
Rich Barnard
Film Committee
Green, Bauer
5577
Bob Franz
Finance Board - 6:30 P.M.,
Individual Appointments
5236d
2nd & 4th Wed., Room B-6
John Arnold
Florida Utica Task Force
Dettloff, Green
8870
Bill Fowler
Fourth of July Board
Garofalo, Harman
5496
6:30 P.M. 1st Tues, Council Chambers
Michael Mudd
Historic Resources Board
Sullivan, Green
5258
6:30 P.M., 3rd Wed., Rm. B-6
Carol Runzel
Human Resources Board
Sullivan, Dettloff
5529
12 Noon, 1st Wed., Rm. B-7
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Pat Dapkus
Huntington Beach Waterways & Beaches
Sullivan, Bauer
5579
7:00 P.M., 4th Thurs., January, May, & October
Huntington Harbour Yacht Club
Pat Lovelace
Investment Advisory Board
Individual Appointments
5200
6:00 P.M. 1st Wednesday of the Mon., Room B-6
Ron Hayden
Library Board
Sullivan, Green
960-8836
7:00 P.M., 3rd Tues., Library
Dan Bruening
Mobile Home Committee
Sullivan, Dettloff
5901
6:30 PM. - 4th Monday
Suzie Wajda
Neighborhood Watch
Garofalo, Harman
5933
7:30 P.M., 2nd Tues., Police Training Room
Bill Fowler
Oakview Task Force
Dettloff, Leipzig
5496
Bill Osness
Personnel Commission
Sullivan, Leipzig
5586
7:00 P.M. 3rd Wed. each month. Room B-8
Howard Zelefsky
Planning Commission
Individual Appointments
5276
7:00, 2nd & 4th Tues. each month, Council Chambers
Dan Villella
Public Facilities Corporation - Last Wednesday of the first month
Garofalo, Leipzig
5228
of each quarter - 4:00 PM - Library
Scott Hess
Sign Code Committee
Sullivan, Leipzig
5554
As Needed
Ron Hagan
Specific Events Committee
Leipzig*, Garofalo
5292
Jim Otterson
Transportation Commission
Sullivan, Leipzig
5523
7:00 P.M. 3rd Wed., Council Chambers
Jeff Renna
Water Task Force
Green, Harman
5527
Bob Werth
Youth Board
Garofalo, Harman
5262
6:00 P.M. 3rd Mon., Room B-7
STANDING COUNCIL COMMITTEES
STAFF LIAISON
COUNCIL COMMITTEE
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENT
Rich Barnard
Cable TV Committee
Bauer*, Dettloff, Harman
5577
2:30 P.M. - 2nd Monday, 4th Floor
Linda Niles
Closed School Sites Committee
Sullivan, Dettloff, Harman
5270
Third Friday of Month as needed Third Floor Conference Room
Stephen Kohler
Economic Development Committee
Sullivan*, Leipzig, Bauer
5457
10:00 A.M. 2nd & 4th Friday, 4th Floor
Ray Silver
Economic Planning Committee
Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
1574
10:00 A.M. 1st & 3rd Friday, 4th Floor
Gail Hutton
Legal Affairs Committee
Harman*, Sullivan, Leipzig
5555
2:00 P.M., the Wednesday prior to regular Council meetings
AD HOC COUNCIL COMMITTEES
STAFF LIAISON
I COUNCIL COMMITTEE
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENT
Julie Osugi
Bolsa Chica Committee
Sullivan*, Dettloff, Green
5274
Ron Hagan
Beach & Park Improvement District Committee
Bauer, Garofalo, Harman
5292
Rich Barnard
COG Committee - To review proposals for an Orange County
Sullivan, Garofalo
5577
1 Council of Goverments
Bob Franz
Council Budget Committee
Sullivan% Leipzig, Bauer
5236
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Ron Hagan
5292
Gun Range Committee
Sullivan, Harman, Leipzig
Rich Barnard
Legislative Committee
Green, Harman, Dettloff
5577
Michael Uberuaga
PERS Committee
Sullivan, Leipzig, Harman
5575
Ray Silver
Privatization Committee
Sullivan, Leipzig, Garofalo
11574
REGIONAL AGENCY MEMBERSHIPS
STAFF LIAISON
AGENCY
Bill Fowler
Council on Aging
Sullivan, Dettloff
5496
8:00 A.M., 1st Thurs., Senior Outreach Center
Jim Lamb
H. B. Conference & Visitors Bureau
Green, Garofalo
5186
4:00 P.M., 1st Thurs., Bureau Offices
Rich Barnard
Public Cable Television Authority
Sullivan, Bauer
5577
7:30 a. m., 4th Wed. each month, -
Fountain Valley Community Center, Room A or B
Penny Kyle
O. C. Sanitation Districts 3 & 11
3 & 11 Sullivan (Alt. -Leipzig)
962-2411
7:00 P.M., 4th Wed., Sanitation District. Off., Ftn. Vly.
11 Dettloff Alt. Bauer
Chief Dolder
OC-City Hazmat Emergency Response Authority - 3rd Wed.,
Dettloff
5402
1:30 quarterly, beginning in July - Anaheim North Net Training Ctr.,
(Appoint by July 1st of the odd ears on/
Chief Dolder Alt.
Bob Eichblatt
OCTA Measure M Growth Management Area 6 (GMA 6)
Meets quarterly
Sullivan
Jeff Renna
West O. C. Water Board
Bauer, Green
5527
4:00 P.M., 4th Tues., Caucus Room
George Osborne
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency (SARFPA)
Green (Alt Bauer)
834-5447
4:00 P.M., 4th Thurs., Odd Months, (Nov., Executive Committee
only), O.C. Wtr. Dis.Ofc. 834-5142.
Ron Hayden
Sister City Association
Dettloff, Harman
960-8836
7:00 P.M. 2nd Mon., Library
971-2421
O.C. Vector Control
Bob Egan
3rd Thurs. 3:30 P.M.
Citizen Representative
City Council Legislative Committee Appointments - Green, Harman, Dettloff
Mayor Sullivan stated that Councilmen Harman and Green who serve on the Council
Legislative Committee have requested that a third Councilmember be appointed to that
committee due to the heavy work load. Councilwoman Dettloff was appointed to the Council
Legislative Committee.
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PERS City Council Committee Appointments - Leipzig, Sullivan, Harman
Mayor Sullivan stated that the PERS Council Committee (Public Employees Retirement
System) was inadvertently left off the list prepared for the agenda. He stated that he and
Councilman Leipzig would continue to serve on that committee. He appointed Councilman
Harman to serve on the PERS Council Committee in the place of retired Councilwoman
Winchell.
Councilman Leipzig requested that a Chairman be named for each committee.
Mayor Sullivan stated that would be done.
A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Green, to approve appointments as announced
by Mayor Sullivan.
Discussion was held by Mayor Sullivan, Councilman Leipzig and City Administrator Uberuaga
regarding whether the PERS Council Committee should be an ad hoc or standing committee.
It was determined that it would be an ad hoc committee.
Councilman Garofalo expressed opposition to the appointments due to politicization and
under -utilization of Councilmembers.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green
NOES: Garofalo
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Public Hearing - Continued Open From December 4, 1995 - Resolution
No. 6715 - Fee For Use Of Public Right -Of -Way In The Downtown Area - Outdoor Dining -
Continued To February 5, 1996 (340.20)
Discussion was held by the Mayor and City Clerk regarding continuance of the open public
hearing regarding outdoor dining to a future meeting.
Councilman Green stated that Joyce Riddell, HB-FV Board had requested that the issue be
continued to the second meeting in February, 1996. If was determined that later in the
evening the Council would announce the date to which the hearing will be continued.
Motion To Continue Public Hearing To February 5, 1996
Later in the meeting a motion was made by Harman, seconded by Green, to continue the
public hearing regarding outdoor dinning to February 5, 1996. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
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(City Council) Public Hearing - Adoption Of State Of California Uniform Fire Code By
Reference - Ordinance No. 3317 - Adopted (640.10)
The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider the
adoption of the State of California Uniform Fire Code.
Fire Chief Dolder presented a staff report.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
The City Clerk stated that there were no speakers.
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 Green, seconded by Harman, to adopt Ordinance No. 3317, after
reading by title by the City Clerk - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 17.56 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING
THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1994 EDITION." Ordinance introduction approved on
December 4, 1995. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
(City Council) Public Hearing - Resolution No. 6738 - Adopted - Street Vacation - Portion
Of Island Bay Lane - Bounded By Palm Avenue, Island Bay Lane And Scenic Bay Lane -
Approved (800.50)
The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing pursuant to
Resolution of Intent No. 6723, adopted November 20, 1995, to consider the vacation of a
portion of Island Bay Lane, North of Palm Avenue.
The Public Works Director presented a staff report.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published, posted, and
mailed.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
The City Clerk stated that there were no speakers.
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There being no one 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 Harman, seconded by Green, to adopt Resolution No. 6738 - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING
THE VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OVER A PORTION
OF ISLAND BAY LANE, NORTH OF PALM AVENUE." The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
(City Council) Public Hearing - Zoning Text Amendment No. 95-4 - Amends Appeal
Procedure - Continued To January 16, 1996 (450.30)
The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider the
following:
Application No: Zoning Text Amendment No. 95-4
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach, Department of Community Development
Request: To amend the appeal procedures for zoning entitlements to require a minimum of
two City Council members or two Planning Commissioners to file, without fee, an appeal.
Location: Not applicable
Environmental Status: The item is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
The Community Development Director requested continuance of the public hearing for further
staff analysis.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
The City Clerk stated that there were no speakers.
There was no one present to speak on the matter and there were no protests filed, either
oral or written.
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A motion was made by Green, seconded by Dettloff, to continue the public hearing open on
Zoning Text Amendment No. 95-4 to January 16, 1996. The motion carried by unanimous
vote.
(Redevelopment Agency) Public Hearing - Proposed Second Amendment To The
Disposition And Development Agreement - Between Coultrup Companies And Birtcher
Real Estate Limited - Main -Pier Project Area - Removed From Agenda - No Action Taken
(600.30)
The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a public Hearing to consider a
proposed Second Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) between
the Agency and the Coultrup Companies and Birtcher Real Estate Limited, for the proposed
project bounded by Main Street, Walnut Avenue, 5th Street, and Pacific Coast Highway.
The City Administrator reported.
The City Clerk stated that there was one speaker for the public hearing
Deputy City Attorney Barron reported.
By general consensus of Council the agenda item regarding the Disposition and Development
Agreement with Coultrup Companies and Birtcher Real Estate Limited was removed from the
agenda pursuant to a memorandum dated December 13, 1995 from the Economic
Development Director.
CALL REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY TO ORDER TO MEET JOINTLY WITH CITY COUNCIL (125.35)
Chairman Sullivan called the regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Public Financing
Authority to order.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ROLL CALL:
Present: Harman, Bauer, Leipzig, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
Absent: None
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Huntinqton Beach Public Financing Authority - Election of Officers - Approved - Minutes -
Approved And Adopted
A motion was made by Harman, seconded by Green, to elect Mayor Dave Sullivan Chairman,
Mayor Pro Tempore Ralph Bauer - Vice Chairman, City Clerk Connie Brockway - Secretary,
and approve and adopt minutes of the regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Public
Financing Authority of December 19, 1994 and the minutes of the special meetings held
June 6, 1994, November 7, 1994 and March 20, 1995 as written and on file in the Office of the
Secretary.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Harman, Dettloff„ Green, Garofalo (for 1994 meetings)
ADJOURN HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
The Special Meeting of the Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority adjourned.
Consent Calendar - Items Removed
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration: (Bauer) Deferred Maintenance Program and call for bids
for Routine Maintenance, Water Services Contract, Deferred Water Meter Replacement
Program, Deferred Maintenance Program and call for bids for Pipe Painting and Coating of
Bridge Crossings, Water Services Contract, Contract with Advanced Environmental Concepts
for Corrective Action Plan and Site Remediation of Contaminated Groundwater at 520 Pacific
Coast Highway, Announcement of public hearing scheduled for January 16, 1996 regarding
Proposed Street Closure Fee Penalty, Annual Review of Development Agreement No. 88-1 for
Meadowlark Airport Site, January, 1996, City Council Meeting Schedule; (Garofalo) Maddy
Local Appointive List Act 1996 Term Expiration Dates; and (Green) Monthly Billing of Municipal
Billing System for Water/Refuse/FireMed.
Consent Calendar - Items Approved
On motion by Leipzig, second Green, Council approved the following items, as
recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
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(City Council) Minutes - Approved And Adopted - Approved and adopted minutes of the
regular meetings of October 2, 1995 and October 16, 1995, regular adjourned minutes of
October 14, 1995 and October 23, 1995 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(City Council) 1988 California Wildlife Coastal & Park Land Conservation Bond Act - City
Gym & Pool Renovation - Approved (320.20) - Approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year
1995/96 Park Acquisition and Development Fund budget of $36,000 to be used for the City
Gym and Pool renovation.
(City Council) Consideration Of Neqotiation Results - Fire Department Minimum Staffing
And Filling Of Vacancies Policy - Resolution No. 6736 - Adopted (720.20) - Adopted
Resolution No. 6736 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING MINIMUM STAFFING AND FILLING OF VACANCIES
POLICY IN THE HUNTINGTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT." (The resolution implements
minimum staffing and filling of vacancies language as contained in the Huntington Beach Fire
Department Policy D-14, dated December 1, 1995.)
(City Council) San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor - Easement Deed & Agreement -
Right -Of -Way - Water Pipeline Owned Jointly With Mesa Consolidated Water District -
Approved (600.40) - Approved the Easement Deed and Agreement and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the document. (The Easement Deed and Agreement will grant a
perpetual easement and right-of-way to facilitate operation and maintenance of the 42-inch
water transmission pipeline by the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency.)
(City Council) Resolution No. 6737 - Adopted - Summary Street Vacation -. Garrett Circle -
Tract No. 14515 (800.50) - Adopted Resolution No. 6736 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION
OF A PORTION OF GARRETT CIRCLE AT EDUCATION LANE."
(City Council) Appointments - Allied Arts Board - Helen Spencer & Ruth Geller - Approved
(110.20) - Approve the appointments of Helen Spencer and Ruth Geller to the Allied Arts
Board, for terms to expire on June 30, 1999.
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(City Council) Final Tract Map No. 14515 - Tentative Tract Map No. 14515 - Subdivision
Agreement - Presley Companies - Bushard School Site - West Of Education Lane - South
Of Yorktown Avenue - Approved (420.60) - Approved Final Tract Map No. 14515, Tentative
Tract No. 14515, accepted the offer of dedication and improvements and bonds pursuant to
the finding that Final Tract Map No. 14515 is in conformance with the California Subdivision
Map Act, the City of Huntington Beach Subdivision Map Act, the City of Huntington Beach
Subdivision Ordinance and Tentative Tract Map No. 14515 conditions of approval as approved
by the Planning Commission and to instructed the City Clerk to file the following bonds with the
City Treasurer: Faithful Performance Bond No. 11133216181, Labor and Material Bond
No. 11133216181, Monument Bond No. 11133216207; and that requirements 3(a) through
3(e) have been complied with; approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision
Agreement; and further instructed the City Clerk not to affix her signature to the map nor
release it for preliminary processing by the County of Orange or for recordation until the
aforementioned conditions have been met.
(City Council) Final Payment for Legal Services - Poppin & Shier - Waterfront Hilton Hotel
Bankruptcy -Approved (600.10) -Authorized "final' payment for two invoices dated
September 30, 1995 and October 31, 1995 in the total amount of $6,029.27 as outlined in
Attachment No. 2 to the Request for Council Action dated December 18, 1995.
(Redevelopment Agency) Approval As To Fact Of Lease Only - Abdelmuti Development
Company And Visiontek, Incorporated - Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Area (600.30) -
Approved the second lease between Abdelmuti Development Company and Visiontek,
Incorporated, as summarized in the Basic Lease Provisions (included in lease). This approval
is as to the fact of the Lease only as required by the Owner Participation Agreement with
Abdelmuti Development Company.
(City Council) Final Tract Map No. 14990 - Tentative Tract No. 14990 - Presley Companies
- Gill Elementary School Site - South East Corner Of Cumberland Drive And Victoria Lane
- Approved (420.60) - Approved Final Tract Map No. 14990, Tentative Tract No. 14990,
accepted the offer of dedication and improvements and bonds pursuant to the finding that
Final Tract Map No. 14990 is in conformance with the California Subdivision Map Act, the City
of Huntington Beach Subdivision Map Act, the City of Huntington Beach Subdivision
Ordinance and Tentative Tract Map No. 14990 conditions of approval as approved by the
Planning Commission and instructed the City Clerk to file the following bonds with the City
Treasurer: Faithful Performance Bond No. 11133216199, Labor and Material Bond
No. 11133216199, Monument Bond No. 111332162115; and that requirements 3(a) through
3(e) have been complied with; approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision
Agreement; and further instructed the City Clerk not to affix her signature to the map nor
release it for preliminary processing by the County of Orange or for recordation until the
aforementioned conditions have been met.
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(City Council) Joint Agreement - West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) - Direct
Billing By Municipal Water District Of Orange County (MWDOC) To Each Agency Of The
WOCWB - Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach And Westminster - Approved
(600.40) - Approved the West Orange County Water Board Service Connection Billing
Agreement OC-9 and OC-35 between the city and the Municipal Water District of Orange
County (MWDOC), West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) and the Cities of Garden
Grove, Seal Beach and Westminster, said Agreement has been approved as to form by the
City Attorney's office; and forward to the general manager of the WOCWB for additional
signatures. This Agreement has already been accepted by the voting members of the West
Orange County Water Board, two of whom, Ralph Bauer and Peter Green, are Huntington
Beach City Council Members.
(City Council) Subordination Agreement - Robert Koury - In -Lieu Parking Fees - 200 Main
Street - Main Promenade - Approved (600.10) - Gave authority to the City Administrator to
approve a Subordination Agreement between the city and Robert Koury in substantially the
same form as the attached agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. (Said
Subordination Agreement provides that the city continue to remain in second position behind
Fremont Investment and Loan and preserves the status quo so the city's position is not
adversely affected.)
(City Council) Deferred Maintenance Program - Call For Bids - Routine Maintenance -
WSC-011 - Water Services Contract - Approved (600.75)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from the Public Works Director dated
December 18, 1995 regarding the Deferred Maintenance Program at various locations; WSC-
011. The agenda item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilman Bauer.
In response to Councilman Bauer's question, the Public Works Director reported on the water
rate increase that will cover these maintenance costs.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Dettloff, to approve the contract documents and
authorize the Public Works Director and the City Clerk to solicit bids, and approve the sample
contract, subject to Council's award of contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
(City Council) Deferred Water Meter Replacement Program - WSC-012 - Call For Bids -
Approved (600.75)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from the Public Works Director dated
December 18, 1995 regarding the Deferred Water Meter Replacement Program; WSC-012.
The agenda item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilman Bauer.
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A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Dettloff, to approve the contract documents and
authorize the Public Works Director and the City Clerk to solicit bids, and approve the sample
contract, subject to Council's award of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
(City Council) Deferred Maintenance Program - Call For Bids - Pipe Painting - Coating Of
Bridge Crossings - WSC-013 -Water Services Contract -Approved (600.75)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from the Public Works Director dated
December 18, 1995 regarding the Deferred Maintenance Program, Pipe Painting and Coating
of Bridge Crossings; WSC-013. The agenda item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilman Bauer.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Dettloff, to approve the contract documents and
authorize the Public Works Director and the City Clerk to solicit bids, and approve the sample
contract, subject to Council's award of contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
(City Council) Maddy Local Appointive List Act - 1996 Term Expiration Dates - Approved
(110.50)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from the City Clerk's Office dated
December 18, 1995 regarding the Maddy Local Appointive List Act (1996 Term Expiration
Dates). The agenda item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilman Bauer.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Bauer's question, the City Clerk reported that the list is an
announcement of vacancies for the coming year.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Dettloff, to approve the list of boards,
commissions and committees, as listed in Attachment No. 1 to the Request for Council Action
dated December 18, 1995 and direct the City Clerk to post the list at the official, posting
locations (Huntington Central Library, Civic Center, Main Street Library) and courtesy postings
at the Banning and Graham Library branches. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
(Redevelopment Agency) Contract Between Redevelopment Agency And Advanced_
Environmental Concepts - Corrective Action Plan And Site Remediation - Contaminated
Groundwater - 520 Pacific Coast Highway - Wind And Sea Surf Shop - Approved (600.30)
The City Council considered the .agenda communication from the Economic Development
Director and Public Works Director dated December 18, 1995 regarding the Wind and Sea
Surf Shop site. The agenda item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilman
Garofalo.
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Councilman Garofalo stated his belief that insurance should always be required in the
competitive bid process.
The Public Works Director reported on insurance for the contract.
Considerable discussion was held by Council and staff regarding the request to delete the
one-year Warranty Bond.
A motion was made by Dettloff, seconded by Bauer, to approve the following:
Forego the competitive bid process and award a Contract, to Advanced Environmental
Concepts at a cost not to exceed $114,886 and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to
execute the document, and
2. Delete standard Public Works contract provision requiring contractor to provide a one-year
Warranty Bond, and
3. Authorize an expenditure of $54,000 this fiscal year and direct staff to recommend that the
remaining balance of $60,886 be budgeted in fiscal year 1996/1997.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Garofalo
NOES: Green
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Public Hearing Scheduled For January 16, 1996 On Proposed Street
Closure Fee Penalty - Announcement Appoved (800.60)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from the Public Works Director dated
December 18, 1995 regarding the announcement of a Public Hearing on the Proposed Street
Closure Penalty. The agenda item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilman
Bauer.
Mayor Pro Tem Bauer requested further information on how the $800 fee was determined and
the city's legal ability to enforce the fee.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Harman, to approve the following announcement
of the plan to establish a Street Closure Penalty. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
will be held by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, in the Council Chambers of
the Civic Center, Huntington Beach, at the hour of 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible
on Tuesday, the 16th of January, 1996, for the purpose of establishing a Street Closure
Penalty. The city is proposing the following: A penalty of $800 per lane, per day, for lane
closures beyond previously agreed upon construction schedules. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
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(City Council) Annual Review Of Development Agreement No. 88-1 - Between City And
Dick Nerio, et al - Meadowlark Airport Site - Review Accepted (600.10)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from the Community Development
Director dated December 18, 1995 regarding the Annual Review of Development Agreement
No. 88-1 (Meadowlark). The agenda item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilman Bauer.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Bauer's question, the Community Services Director reported
regarding the Development Agreement term length.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Dettloff, to accept the annual monitoring report
and find that the developer has complied in good faith with Development Agreement No. 88-1
between the city and Dick Nerio, et al. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
(City Council) Monthly Billing - Municipal Billing System - Water/Refuse/FireMed -
Amendment To Current Year Budget - Approved (320.20)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from Deputy City Administrator Franz
dated December 18, 1995 regarding the Monthly Billing of the Municipal Billing System. The
agenda item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilman Green.
Councilman Garofalo spoke in opposition to the proposed monthly billing system due to
increased costs.
In response to Councilman Green's question, Deputy City Administrator Franz reported that
the meters would be read bi-monthly and billed monthly.
The Public Works Director reported regarding a request for bid by the Southern California Gas
Company to share meter reading and stated that a response had not been received.
Motion To Defer Monthly Billing Of The Municipal Billing System For 90 Days - FAILED
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to defer the monthly billing of the
Municipal Billing System for 90 days. The motion FAILED by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Harman, Leipzig, Sullivan, Dettloff,
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Harman, seconded by Dettloff, to approve the amendment of the
current year budget to implement a monthly billing system by appropriating funds in the
amount of $36,000 for one-time costs and $95,250 for increased on -going costs. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff
NOES: Bauer, Green, Garofalo
ABSENT: None
(City Council) January, 1996 City Council Meeting Schedule - Approved (120.10)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from Management Assistant Pat
Dapkus dated December 18, 1995 regarding the January, 1996 City Council meeting
schedule. The agenda item was removed.from the consent calendar by Councilman Bauer.
Discussion was held regarding the dates that Councilmembers would be available to attend
meetings in January, 1996.
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Bauer, to have the regular meetings and
associated public hearings of the City Council for January on the first and third Tuesdays
(January 2, 1996 and January 16, 1996). The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES:
Leipzig
ABSENT:
None
(City Council) Development Of Funding Alternatives For Pier Plaza Project A - Approved -
Proposed Lease Terms Between City & TS Restaurants - Duke's Surf City Restaurant -
Approved (240.40)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from the Community Services Director
and Deputy City Administrator Franz regarding conceptual approval of the Pier Plaza project
and Duke's Sun` City Restaurant project.
The Community Services Director presented a staff report.
Rob Thibaut, TS Restaurants representative, gave a presentation regarding the 14 restaurants
in Hawaii and California owned and operated by the company.
The Planning Director reported on the California Coastal Commission approval of the
proposed project.
Deputy City Administrative Franz reported regarding funding alternatives for the project.
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The City Administrator spoke in support of the proposed project.
Councilmembers spoke in support of the proposed project.
Mayor Sullivan presented bakcground information regarding parking provided, including
Debbie Cook's appeal to the Calfironia Coastal Commission. He spoke at length regarding the
parking process and what is mamdated adqdceh and scorequested a continuance of the
decision on the project until a parking plan weqiate (arlomg/
Councilman Harman stated that he appreciated Councilman Sullivan's concerns regarding the
parking.
Planning Director Zelefsky reported.
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Harman, to approve the following:
1. Approve the final design plans for Duke's Surf City Restaurant as presented by TS
Management Corporation of California and Hawaii (TS) and approved by the Planning
Commission and Design Review Board; and
2. Review the proposed lease terms with TS for the development and operation of Duke's
Surf City Restaurant as contained herein, and direct staff to prepare the final lease
document for Council approval; and
3. Direct staff to continue with development of funding alternatives for the Pier Plaza.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Sullivan
ABSENT: None
Recess - Reconvene
The Mayor recessed the City Council and Redevelopment Agency meeting at 8:45 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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(City Council) San Joaquin Reservoir Repair - Transfer Of Unappropriated Water Fund
Reserves - Approved (320.20)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from the Public Works Director
informing Council that the San Joaquin Reservoir fiscal year 1995/96 total budget is
$5,198,540. The city owns 13.4% of the San Joaquin Reservoir and is obligated to fund its
proportionate share, which is $696,604.32. This is an unbudgeted expense. Council
authorization is necessary to pay this obligation using the Water Fund's unappropriated
reserves.
The Public Works Director presented a staff report using slides.
The Water Operations Manager reported regarding scheduling of the work.
Discussion was held by Council and staff regarding -repair of the San Joaquin Reservoir.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Leipzig, to approve the transfer of $696,605 from
the unappropriated Water Fund Reserves into the fiscal year 1995/96 Water Fund, Account
No. E-EW-PW-919-639-00. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
(City Council) Appointment Of Dan Villella To Fill City Treasurer Vacancy - Resolution
No. 6740 - Adopted - Providing For Increase In City Treasurer Salary - Status Report On
Investments Requested For February, 1996 (620.10)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from Deputy City Administrator Franz
informing Council that if an appointment is not made to fill the City Treasurer vacancy by
December 29, 1995 a special election will be held to fill the vacancy.
The City Administrator presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to appoint Dan Villella to fill the vacant
City Treasurer position effective December 29, 1995 and adopt Resolution No. 6740 - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RAISING
THE SALARY OF THE CITY TREASURER." (The resolution provides for an increase in the
salary for the City Treasurer position from salary range 531 ($6,618 per month) to salary range
552 ($7,348 per month), effective December 29, 1995, as compensation for additional duties
assigned to the City Treasurer. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
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Councilman Garofalo requested the City Treasurer to present a status report by February,
1996, on city investments.
(City Council) Continued From November 20, 1995 - Ordinance No. 3316 - Adopted -
Increase Minimum Dollar Amounts For Purchases On Bidding Requirements (640.10)
The City Council considered the agenda communication regarding Ordinance No. 3316 which
increases the minimum dollar amounts for purchases on bidding requirements. The ordinance
introduction was approved on November 6, 1995.
A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Green, to adopt Ordinance No. 3316 -
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING
SECTIONS 3.02.070, 3.02.190(D), AND 3.02.140 TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM DOLLAR
AMOUNTS FOR PURCHASES ON BIDDING REQUIREMENTS." The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Resolution No. 6739 - Adopted - Abolish Transportation Commission -
Ordinance No. 3318 - Introduction Approved - Establish Public Works Commission -
Ordinance No. 3319 - Introduction Approved (110.10)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from the Public Works Director
transmitting for Council consideration Ordinance No. 3318 establishing a Public Works
Commission. Currently there exists a Transportation Commission that deals with
transportation issues and consists of seven (7) members who are residents of the City of
Huntington Beach. Staff proposed the abolishment of the Transportation Commission and to
place all their duties in the Public Works Commission as well as other duties outlined in the
proposed ordinance.
In response to a Councilman Garofalo's question, the Mayor clarified the proposed change
from Transportation Commission to Public Works Commission.
Councilman Leipzig stated that many of the current Transportation Commission members have
worked very hard and are capable of continuing to serve in a slightly broadened capacity. He
stated that the Council Committee recommended the name change of the commission, change
the breadth of some of the topics it takes up, and appoint two people to fill current vacancies.
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A motion was made by Leipzig, seconded by Sullivan, to approve the following:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 6739 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ABOLISHING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION."; and
2. Approve Introduction, after City Clerk reads by title, Ordinance No. 3318 - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
EXPANDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER
2.110 ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION."; and
3. Approve Introduction, after City Clerk reads by title, Ordinance No. 3319 - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 2.56 OF
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." (Relative to Public Works Director -
Powers, and Duties.); and
4. Direct staff to fund the expenditures necessary to support the Public Works Commission
from the City Council approved 1995/96 Fiscal Year Budget.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Dr. Gerald Chapman, Transportation Commission Chairman, was thanked by Council for his
efforts on this ordinance.
(City Council) Term Limit - Approved - Personnel Commission - Staff Directed To Prepare
Formal Change (120.10)
The City Council considered the agenda communication from Councilman Bauer regarding
limiting the terms of Personnel Commission members to two-four year terms.
Councilman Bauer spoke in support of the proposed term limit of two-four year terms.
The City Administrator requested Council to vote for their intent for the ordinance and that staff
would amend the ordinance accordingly.
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A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Leipzig, to direct staff to prepare documents for a
formal change limiting the Personnel Commission members to two-four year terms. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
(City Council) Request For Staff Report Regarding Upgrade In Trash Containers In The
Oakview Area (120.90)
Councilman Garofalo reported as Council Liaison to the Oakview Task Force. He requested a
staff report regarding Code Enforcement working with absentee landlords to upgrade the trash
containers in the area.
(City Council) Request For Councilmembers To Contact Staff Prior To Meetings With
Questions - Reduce. Length Of Meetings (120.10)
Councilman Harman requested that Councilmembers, when possible, to obtain answers to
their questions from staff prior to Council meetings to reduce the length of meetings.
(City Council) Status Report - City Employee Ron Davey's Heart Surgery
Mayor Sullivan reported that city employee, Ron Davey, had a successful heart surgery and is
home from the hospital.
Recess - Closed Session
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency at 9:40 p.m.
to consider the following closed session items:
Closed Session - Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to
give instructions to the Agency's negotiator, Michael Uberuaga, regarding negotiations with
Main Pier Phase II Partners concerning the purchase/sale/exchange/lease of the property
located at Main Pier Phase II Project Site, Pacific Coast Highway bordering 5th and 6th
Streets, the areas known as Block 104 and Block 105. Instruction will concern price and terms
of payment. (Coultrup Companies) (400.50)
Reconvene
The Mayor reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency in the Council Chambers.
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Adjournment - City Council/Redevelopment Agency
The Mayor adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to Tuesday, January 2, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8, Civic
Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
ATTEST:
City Cierk/Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach,
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Huntington Beach California
Mayor/Chairman