HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-04 (8)MINUTES
CITY COUNCILJREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
5:00 P.M. - Room B-8
6:30 P.M. - Council Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, March 4, 1996
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 5:10 p.m. in Room B-8.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Harman, Leipzig, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
Absent: Bauer
Investment Advisory Committee Roll Call
Present: Inglee, Gagen, Hall, Winscott, Grau
Absent: Winchell
Citv Council) Studv Session - City Council And Investment Advisory Committee
Phil Inglee, Chairman of the Investment Advisory Committee, introduced the members of the
committee to City Council and staff and gave background information as to why a long term
strategic investment policy must be developed. He presented an overhead of the summary of
the Investment Portfolio Activity for January, 1996.
City Treasurer Villella reviewed the summary of investment portfolio
Chairman Inglee stressed the importance of questioning high returns and spoke regarding the
return/risk/investment curve. He reported on cash flow and the differences between city and
banking planning for expenditures.
Chairman Inglee reported on the percentage of available funds being invested. He reported
further on what he believed was the importance of having the State fund in which the money is
placed reviewed so that the Council feels comfortable with the centralization of the funds. He
stated that he had been asked about investing city money in Huntington Beach and that he
believed later on the city may wish to investigate investing in SBA funds.
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Councilman Garofalo requested that an on -going 12 month relationship needed to be in the
report to Council. He stated that he believed a cap was needed on LAW funds.
Chairman Inglee stated that there would be a change on the investment policy which would
come back to the Council.
Councilman Harman questioned who made decisions on what type of investments to make.
City Treasurer Villella stated that the Deputy City Treasurer and he made the decisions.
Councilman Green presented questions on investment procedures and Mr. Gagen reported,
Councilman Leipzig confirmed that the one page summary would be transmitted together with
the longer report. Councilman Leipzig stated that he believed a study of capping should be
made on other investment besides LAIF (State Fund)_
The City Treasurer reported on an issue raised by Councilman Leipzig regarding keeping
abreast of how other cities are investing.
Councilman Leipzig asked if Council suffered a penalty when it withdraws money under short
timelines and the City Treasurer reported that 24 hours advance notice in requesting funds
was a satisfactory timeline in order not to lose funds.
The City Administrator was requested to meet with the City Treasurer's Office regarding when
money would be needed. The City Administrator stated that meetings do occur, however
occasionally a request for funds is made without sufficient notice to the City Treasurer's Office.
The City Administrator reported on procedures that could be taken to present more thorough
explanations of investments including those in the LAIF Fund.
Deputy City Treasurer Lovelace distributed material titled LAIF prepared by Matt Fong, State
Treasurer. City Treasurer Villella reported on the handout.
The City Attorney reported on procedures when funds are needed for acquisition of property or
law suits,
Mr. Gagen asked Chairman Inglee if a report would be made on their recommendation for
larger revenues and Chairman Inglee stated that this was not in their purview.
Councilwoman Dettloff asked the Investment Advisory Committee to review for red flags as
they have advised Council to do_
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Recess - Closed Session
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency at 5:58 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)
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to confer
with its attorney regarding pending litigation - Regulation of Tow Truck Companies and
Operators. A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local
agency, on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is
a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency. Number of Potential Cases - 1.
(120.80)
Closed Session - Redevelopment Agency 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 Agency is a party. The title of the litigation is California Resorts v. Redevelopment
Agency. Orange County Superior Court Case No. 73 31 40. (400.50)
Closed Session - Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to
give instructions to the Agency's negotiators, Ray Silver and David Biggs, regarding
negotiations with Huntington Beach Union High School District concerning the lease of the
property located at the southwest corner of Warner Avenue and Goldenwest Street, AP
No. 111-01-01. Subject: Negotiations Regarding Former Wintersburg High School Site.
Instruction will concern price and terms of payment. (400.50)
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to confer with
its attorney regarding pending litigation - Huntington Beach Police Officers Association
Lease of Gun Range. Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the
local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation. (120.80)
Reconvene
The Mayor reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency at 8:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Harman, Leipzig, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
Absent: Bauer
Pledge Of Allegiance And Flag Ceremonv
Huntington Beach Webelos Scouts Pack No. 1450 from Golden View Elementary School, Den
Leader, Ship Mori.
Invocation
The invocation was given by Kelly Shanley, Public- Information Office, City of Huntington
Beach.
Late Communications Announced By The City Clerk
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Clerk announced the following late communications:
Study Session material regarding 1995 Investment Policy
Communication from Barbara Marrs, Seacliff Coalition Secretary, dated March 3, 1996, in
support for continuance of action on the Harriett Wieder Regional Park Deed Restriction
Issues to March 18, 1996
Copy of petition received February 29, 1996 listing approximately 79 signatures opposed to
the police gun range together with copies of 13 statements in opposition
Communication from Patricia Rhynders opposed to the police gun range
Communication from Ed Carbury to each City Councilmember in opposition to the public being
excluded from the police gun range
Communication from M. L_ Hittle, Jr. to each City Council member in opposition to the public
being excluded from the police gun range
Letters from the following persons in opposition to public exclusion from the police gun range:
Bill Riddell, Member of National Rifle Association, Members Council of Huntington Beach,
Gun Range Committee
Luis A. Mimentel Henry Holtermann
Charles H. McKinley George Pimentel
Paul J. Kleizo
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Informal petition listing approximately 86 signatures of persons in support of restoring the
police gun range facility to use for the Huntington Beach community
Informal petition listing approximated 101 signatures of persons in support of securing the
police gun range
Copies, transmitted from the City Administrator's Office, sent individually to all
Councilmembers from approximately 33 persons in support of rezoning the gun range for
public use.
Recognition - By Mayor Sullivan and Charlene Bauer, Library Patron, recognizing Ron
Shenkman, Rainbow Disposal representative, Bill Gibson, Cal Resources representative, Ed
and Sandy Laird, Coating Resources representatives, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Eberhard, Eberhard
Equipment Company representatives, and the Fountain Valley Regional Hospital for being
major donors to the Reading for Success Campaign designed to provide books for the Oak
View Branch Library.
Presentation - By Monique Alvino, Marina High School student, to Mayor Sullivan $16,000
worth of used books for the Oak View Branch Library which she collected through donation
boxes as local schools.
Presentation - By Mayor Dave Sullivan to Fire Chief Mike Dolder, Battalion Chief Chuck
Reynolds, and the Huntington Beach Fire Staff the 1995 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
for the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Ambulance Program.
Presentation - By Mayor Dave Sullivan and George Williams, Library Patron, to Library
Services Director Ron Hayden and Library Services Manager Jan Halvorsen the 1995 Helen
Putnam Award for Excellence under the category "Enhancing Diversity in the Work Place and
Community".
Public Comments
Jill Johnson, Cynthia Norman, Olivia Gaddini, Moffett School Principal, addressed Council
regarding the concern that the drop off zone is not long enough at Edison High School and
recommended lengthening it, putting in a curb cut, a handicapped zone, and a beeper at the
traffic light. They stated their concern regarding people double parking while dropping
students off and causing a traffic hazard.
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Steve Gulla-ge and Sandra Cole, Huntington Beach Mobilehome Owners Association
representatives, addressed Council and urged Council to adopt a resolution opposing State
Proposition 199. They presented reasons for their recommendation. Ms_ Cole presented
information to Council regarding water rates versus meter rates as referred to by Ms. Talley.
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Vickie Talley Manufactured Housing Education Trust representative, addressed Council in
opposition to the Agenda Item opposing State Proposition 199. She spoke in support of the
City Attorney Opinion relative to the Agenda item regarding the Mobile Home Review
Committee request regarding water meter fees. She urged that Council take no action on this
issue.
Ann Nelson, Chapter President Golden State Mobilehome Owners League, requested a
solution to tenant/owner problems at the Rancho del Rey Mobile Home Park.
Dean Albright spoke in support of the passage of the two city measures EE and FF on the
ballot which would make the City Treasurer and City Attorney appointive officers.
Kevin Brooks, spoke representing his wife Linda and daughters, Leah and Kirstie, Angelo
Corso, and Jim Martin addressed Council in opposition to continued operation of the Gun
Range. Mr. Brooks , occupant of the home where the bullet entered, stated he had the report
where range deficiencies were mentioned and stated they had not been fixed. He challenged
the City Council, Police Officers' Association, and the National Rifle Association members,to
see that the range is fixed, Mr. Corso thanked Council for closing the range and obtaining a
report. He questioned why the recommendations in the report were not implemented. He
spoke in opposition to the lease arrangement with the Police Officers Association. Mr. Corso
stated that an errant bullet may be one in a million, but is that one life worth it? He
recommended an alternative schedule of operation of the range for it to remain at its present
site. He offered his services to the city. Mr. Martin requested that the range be put in another
location; that the city will be liable as the city is aware of the problems and spoke regarding the
noise effect of the range on the people at Central Park and residents at nearby mobile home
park,
Allison Greenwald, A. Greenwald, Charlene Doherty, Wade Davenport, Larry Gustafson,
Gordon Feest, Kent Swahn, Rick Bambarossa, Thomas Lambert, Mike Whitney, Chuck
McKinley, Mike Smith, Tegy Orosco, Ron Miller, Bill Murphy, Police Officers Association
member and firearms instructor, Dennis Davenport, Manny Rothstein, Will Riddell, Ed Carbury,
National Rifle Association representatives, addressed Council in support of the continued
operation of the Gun Range. Alisia Greenwald supported her family's participation in the
public use of the Gun Range. Reasons given by speakers for their position including children
learning gun safety, Gun Range opportunities for handicapped children, liability to city if city
does not return the range to public use, the good safety record of the range and as a
recreational activity Council was urged to investigate the range at El Prado Dam relative to
how that was made a safe, quiet range. The possibility that someone maliciously fired the
errant round was stated.
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Chris Fonseca spoke in opposition to the February 20, 1996 City Council decision on the
Indoor Swap Meet's request for a six month relief from the $12,000 a month business license
fee. He gave reasons for his position and cited cost figures.
Doug Lanqevin spoke regarding naming the dog park after Audrey Wheeler and to create a
committee to raise funds for the signage. He also spoke in support of the gun range.
Gerald Chapman addressed Council regarding the Agenda Item for approval of Final Tract
Map No. 14007 and referred to many problems in that quarter section regarding compliance
with the Specific Plan. He stated that installation of the street lights was not done according to
the Specific Plan and requested that a solution be formulated to monitor developers'
compliance with these Specific Plans.
City Council Clarification Of Police Gun Range issues
Councilman Leipzig requested the Police Chief to address comments by the Police Officer's
Association that there were no other shooting facilities in Orange County.
The following late communcations were announced earlier in the meeting by the City Clerk:
Copy of petition received February 29, 1996 listing approximately 79 signatures opposed to
the police gun range together with copibs of 13 statements in opposition
Communication from Patricia Rhynders opposed to the police gun range
Communication from Ed Carbury to each City Councilmember in opposition to the public being
excluded from the police gun range
Communication from M. L. Hittle, Jr_ to each City Council member in opposition to the public
being excluded from the police gun range
Letters from the following persons in opposition to public exclusion from the police gun range:
Bill Riddell, Member of National Rifle Association, Members Council of Huntington Beach,
Gun Range Committee
Luis A. Mimentel Henry Holtermann
Charles H. McKinley George Pimentel
Paul J. Kleizo
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Informal petition listing approximately 86 signatures of persons in support of restoring the
police gun range facility to use for the Huntington Beach community
Informal petition listing approximated 101 signatures of persons in support of securing the
police gun range
Copies, transmitted from the City Administrator's Office, sent individually to all
Councilmembers from approximately 33 persons in support of rezoning the gun range for
public use.
The Police Chief stated that there were two ranges that they have investigated for alternate
sites; the Fountain Valley facility where SWAT training and night shooting cannot be done but
where most of the other live fire shooting can be accomplished and the Orange County
Sheriff's Training Facility which is not as attractive due to distance to Anaheim. The Police
Chief responded to Councilman Leipzig that $15,0100 to $20,000 would be the amount
necessary to move the training, not $200,000 as stated_ Councilman Leipzig stated that it was
important for Council to state that it does not have the ability to open the police gun range for
public use.
(City Council) Conflict Of Interests Not An Issue Relative To Indoor Swap Meet
Councilman Leipzig stated the reasons why the fact that he and Councilman Green taught at
Golden West College which has a swap meet, did not constitute that they have conflicts of
interest relative to the Indoor Swap Meet
(City Council) City Administrator's Report - Report Regarding Indoor Swap Meet - Sharp
Products Western Regional Headquarters To Locate In The City - Senior Outreach
Program Budget
The City Administrator reported regarding the financial arrangements of the Indoor Swap Meet
as opposed to the Golden West College Swap Meet; that it was a land use issue and the two
had no comparison.
Thy City Administrator reported that the Western Regional Headquarters for Sharp Projects
will oe locating in the Bolsa Street and Springdale Avenue area of the city.
The City Administrator reported that he had received 82 letters regarding the budget for the
Senior Outreach Program. He stated that funding would be discussed as part of the budget
process.
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Consent Calendar - Items Removed
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration: Final Tract Map No. 14007 - New Urban West - H. B.
Hamptons Partners; Resolution No. 96-18 - Opposition to Proposition 199 Limits on
Mobilehome Rent Control and the proposed amendments to Leases between Abdelmuti
Company and Clearview Capital Corporation and Nanko and Michael Makasjian.
Consent Calendar - Items Approved
The Mayor announced that Councilman Garofalo, due to illness, would be absent from the
remainder of the meeting.
On motion by Harman, second Dettloff, Council approved the following items, as
recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green
NOES: Bauer, Garofalo
ABSENT: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Minutes - Adopted - Approved and adopted minutes
of the Council/Agency regular meetings of January 2, 1996 and January 16, 1996 as written
and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Redevelooment Aaencv) Down Pavment Assistance Proaram Participant Aaproval For
Pacific Park Villas Proiect - (Talbert Beach Proiect Area) -Approved (340,70) - Approved
the borrower listed on the Loan Agreement, the amount of the loan and the specific property
subject to trust deed and approved and authorized the Chairman and Agency Clerk to execute
the loan documents between the Agency and participant as prepared by the City Attorney.
(City Council) Notice of Completion - Lighting Retrofit Proiect of Civic Center & Central
Library - MSC-352 - Approved (600.80) - Accepted improvements on the Civic Center and
Central Library Lighting Retrofit Project for a final contract cost of $248,734 and authorized the
City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
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(City Council) Resolution No. 96-13 -Adopted Weed, Rubbish, Refuse Abatement - Fixing
Time Of Public Hearing For April 15, 1996 Protest And Objections (520.80) - Adopted
Resolution No. 96-13 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH FINDING AND DECLARING THAT CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING IN
THE CITY, AND RUBBISH AND REFUSE DEPOSITED ON PUBLIC WAYS AND PRIVATE
PROPERTY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE; AND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING PROTESTS
AND OBJECTIONS TO THE ABATEMENT THEREOF."
(City Council) Resolution No. 96-14 -Adopted Designating Dates For The Closing Of Main
Street (800.60) - Adopted Resolution No. 96-14 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DESIGNATING DATES FOR THE CLOSING OF
MAIN STREET." (Art Fair March 23 and 24) (Olympic Torch Run April 27 and 28) (Pierfest
September 7 and 8) (Art Fair September 21 and 22). City's request for street closure to be
sent to California Transportation Commission. -
(City Council) Resolution No. 96-15 -Adopted Establishes Specific Event Pol j2y
Regarding Alcohol Advertising On City Beaches And Parks (100.10) - Adopted -
Resolution No. 96-15 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC EVENT ALCOHOL ADVERTISING ON
CITY BEACHEyS AND PARKS."
(City Council) Final Tract Map No. 14007 - Subdivision Agreement - (The Hamptons) - New
Urban West - H.B. Hamptons Partners, L.P. - NIGarfiield Avenue- E/Edwards Street
(420.60)
The City Council considered Final Tract Map No. 14007 that had been removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilman Harman requested information regarding the problems on the lights up by Mr.
Chapman during the public comments portion of the meeting.
On motion by Bauer, second Leipzig, Council approved Final Tract Map No. 14007, accepted
the offer of dedication and improvements and bonds pursuant to the following findings and
requirements shown on the tentative map; that Final Tract Map No. 14007 is in conformance
with the California Subdivision Map Act, the City of Huntington Beach Subdivision Ordinance
and Tentative Tract Map No. 14007 conditions of approval as approved by the Planning
Commission and to instruct the City Clerk to file the following bonds with the City Treasurer:
Faithful Performance Bond No. B95-013154, Labor and Material Bond No. 95-013154,
Monument Bond No. B95-013155 and that Requirements 3(a) through 3(d) have been
complied with; approve and authorize execution of the Subdivision Agreement and to 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) Resolution No. 96-18 - Adopted- Opposing Proposition 199 - Limits On
Mobilehome Rent Control (640.40)
The City Council considered Resolution No. 96-18 - Opposition to limits on mobilehome rent
control that had been removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
Councilman Harman gave reasons why he agreed with the comments regarding this item
made by speakers under the public comments portion of the meeting.
A motion was made by Harman, second Green, to adopt Resolution No. 96-18 - "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOSING
THE STATE INITIATIVE BALLOT MEASURE TITLED THE MOBILEHOME FAIRNESS AND
RENTAL ASSISTANCE ACT."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote --
AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bauer, Garofalo
(Redevelopment Agency) Amended Leases Between Abdelmuti Development Company
And Clearview Capital Corp. And Between Abdelmuti Development Company And Nanko
And L. Michael Makasiian - (Main -Pier Proiect Area) - Approved (MP600.30)
The City Council considered the communication from the Economic Development Director
recommending approval of the Amended Lease between Abdelmuti Development Company
and Clearview Capital Corporation (Approval is "as to the fact of lease" only. The amended
lease with Clearview Capital Corporation will reassign or commit an additional 2,430 square
feet.
The amended Lease between Abdelmuti Development Company and James R. Nanko and L.
Michael Makasjian is as to fact of the Lease only. This lease will commit an additional 1,670
square feet).
Discussion was held between the Council and the Economic Development Director regarding
the terms and subsidy arrangements on these leases. The Economic Development Director
stated that a field report will be made as to terms on all agreements.
The City Administrator stated that when the item was negotiated the city had an option to
either subsidize the commercial, as there was not a commercial market existing, or to allow
residential, and the city still has the option although the city would have an obligation to pay for
some of the improvements to change to residential.
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A motion was made by Leipzig, second Dettloff to approve the Amended Lease between
Abdelmuti Development Company and Clearview Capital Corporation and to approve the
Amended Lease between Abdelmuti Development Company and James R. Nanko and L.
Michael Makasjian as summarized in the Basic Lease Provisions. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Dettloff, Green, Leipzig
NOES:
Harman, Sullivan
ABSENT:
Bauer, Garofalo
(City Council) Status Of Report On Edwards - Heil Intersection
Councilwoman Dettloff asked staff if there had been any resolution to a problem that the
citizen's brought before Council at the last meeting_ regarding the corner of Heil Avenue and
Edwards Street where an accident with fatalities had occurred and been followed by another
accident just north of that site where another wall went out and an accident at the corner of
Heil and Edwards on the opposite side where a wall that has been frequently hit.
Traffic Engineer Otterson reported that the study has not been completed. He stated that
trimming of the ivy on the drainage chain link fence has been done. He informed Council that
the report should be completed in two weeks.
(City Council) Length of Curbing At Edison High School Loading Zones
Councilman Harman presented questions regarding requests during the Public Comments
portion of the meeting for longer loading zones at schools.
The Traffic Engineer reported on the loading zone at Edison High School stating that he
believed the loading zone white curb painted area that he directed his staff to install between
the traffic signal and the southerly drive way entering Edison High School is longer than 20
yards for the entire length.
(City Council) Continuance Of Action On Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park Deed
Restriction Issues To March 18, 1996 (650.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the Community Development Director
recommending that Council continue action on the deed restrictions for the Harriett M. Wieder
Regional Park to the March 18, 1996 Council meeting.
The following late communcation was announced earlier in the meeting by the City Clerk:
Barbara Marrs, Seacliff Coalition Secretary, dated March 3, 1996, in support for continuance of
action on the Harriett Wieder Regional Park Deed Restriction Issues to March 18, 1996
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A motion was made by Green, second Harman, to continue action on the Harriett M. Wieder
Regional Park deed restriction issues to March 18, 1996 to allow the public additional time to
review the staff report and familiarize themselves with the issues. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
(City Council) Request For Funds To Replace Damaged Telephone System At Central
Library -Approved, (320.45)
The City Council considered a communication from the Fire Chief regarding the need to
replace the Northern Telecom Meridian 1 telephone system and related equipment located at
the Central Library. On July 19, 1995 the telecommunications equipment was damaged by
water and dirt as a result of TEPS Cable, a contractor for Paragon Cable, pulling a cable
through a conduit running into the library phone room.
The Fire Chief informed Council that since this item was placed on the Agenda, the Fire
Department had received information that TEPS Cable and Paragon Cable have denied
responsibility, thus staff has initiated legal action.
The City Attorney informed Council that today she had received a request from the City's Risk
Manager and the Administrative Services Director to proceed with legal action.
A motion was made by Harman, second Green, to authorize approval of $120,386 out of the
unexpended Equipment Replacement Fund balance; authorize the expenditure of $120,386
for immediate replacement of a component of the city's telephone system and related
equipment; and direct the City Attorney to file suit against all responsible parties, as deemed
responsible by the City Attorney. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green
NOES: Bauer, Garofalo
ABSENT: None
(City Councils Mobile Home Review Committee's Request For Report Clarifying Water
Meter Fees Charged By Mobile Home Park Owners -Approved (110.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the Economic Development Director
regarding issues relative to water meter fees charged by Mobile Home Park Owners and the
request by the Mobile Home Review Committee for Council clarification and direction.
The Economic Development Director presented a staff report. He asked the Chairman of the
Mobile Home Review Committee, with the Mayor's approval, to report.
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Mark Porter, Chairman of the Mobile Home Review Committee, stated that this has become a
complex problem, that no one is disputing that a reasonable fee is allowed by law, but the
question is how much. He stated that the Water Department needs to determine, along with
the City Attorney's Office, a legal definition so people are not charged more or less than
equitable.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Leipzig, to direct the Mobile Home Review Committee
to encourage the mobile home park owners and tenants to contract a Dispute Resolution
Program Service to resolve their problems and if this process is unsuccessful, inform the City
Council at that time, and return for other direction. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Leipzig asked if Council should provide direction to staff regarding the issues
raised by Mark Porter. The Economic Development Director stated that his department could
prepare information for the Mobile Home Review Committee relative to staff's understanding of
the Water Master Plan funding effect on mobile home water charges.
(City Council) City Council Direction To City's Voting Delegate To League Of Cities
Regarding County Ballot Measure T (Proposed Orange County Charter) Resolution
No. 96-16 - Adopted And County Ballot Measure U (Increase In Membership Of Orange
County Board Of Supervisors From 5 To 9 Members - Resolution No. 96-17 Adopted
(640,30)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Administrator transmitting
Resolution No. 96-16 and Resolution No. 96-17 relative to Orange County Ballot Measures (T)
and (U).
The City Administrator presented a detailed report on the provisions of the proposed county
charter.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Harman to adopt City Council Resolution No. 96-16 -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
RECOMMENDING VOTERS SUPPORT MEASURE (T) ESTABLISHING A CHARTER FOR
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE" - and authorize the City's voting delegate to the League of
California Cities', Orange County Division, to support proposed League of Cities' Resolution
No. 4-96, supporting Measure T.
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And, to adopt City Council Resolution No. 96-17 -"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECOMMENDING VOTERS OPPOSE MEASURE
(U) INCREASING THE NUMBER OF ORANGE COUNTY SUPERVISORS TO NINE."; and
authorize the city's voting delegate to the League of California Cities', Orange County Division,
to support proposed League of Cities Resolution No. 5-96, a resolution opposing Measure U.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green
NOES: Leipzig
ABSENT: Bauer, Garofalo
(City Council) Discussion Of Safety Report And Direction To City Staff Regarding The Gun
Range Matter - Huntington Beach Police Officers'. Association
The City Council considered a communication from the City Administrator transmitting a report
titled Gun Range Documentation dated February 23, 1996.
It had been announced earlier in the meeting that the Police Gun Range Council Committee
would meet in closed session on Friday and report to Council t an adjourned meeting to be
called for March 11, 1996.
(City Council) Ordinance No. 3324 - Introduction Approved - Establishment Of School
Student Loading Zones - Restricted Parking Zones (640.10)
The City Council considered Ordinance No. 3324 - "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."
A motion was made by Leipzig, second Green, to adopt Ordinance No. 3324 after reading by
title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green
NOES: Bauer, Garofalo
ABSENT: None
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(City Council) Designate Community Services Director As Alternate Voting
Representative To American Trader Oil Spill Trust - Approved
A motion was made by Leipzig, second by Green, to approve the appointment of Ron Hagan,
Community Services Director, as the alternate voting representative to the American Trader Oil
Spill Trust. The motion carried by unanimous vote:
The City Attorney was directed to write a letter to the Trust informing of Mr. Hagan's
appointment.
(City Council) Appointments of Councilmembers Dettloff And Bauer To City Council
Housinq Element Ad Hoc Committee (120.25)
The City Council considered a communication from -the Community Development Director
dated February 27, 1996 regarding the need to appoint Councilmembers to the City Council
Housing Element Ad Hoc Committee.
A motion was made by Leipzig, second Green, to designate the Councilmembers Dettloff and
Bauer as appointees to the City Council Housing Element Ad Hoc Committee. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPM ENT AGENCY
The Mayor adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach at to Monday, March 11, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 13-8, Civic
Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk
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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
MayorlChairman
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