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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. 113 Page 2 - CouncillAgency Minute - 03/04196 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_ 114 03/04196 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 3 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. 115 Page 4 - Council/Agency Minute - 03/04/96 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 ills 03/04/96 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 5 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. 117 Page 6 - Council/Agency Minute - 03/04/96 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. F,l 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. 118 03/04/96 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 7 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 119 Page 8 - Council/Agency Minute - 03/04/96 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. Lao 03104/96 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 9 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. t2l Page 10 - Council/Agency Minute - 03/04/96 (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. 122 03/04/96 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 11 (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. 123 Page 12 - Council/Agency Minute - 03/04/96 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 I 03/04/96 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 13 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. 125 Page 14 - Council/Agency Minute - 03/04/96 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. 128 03/04/96 - City CouncillRedevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 15 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 127 Page 16 - Council/Agency Minute - 03/04/96 (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 `s J i O 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 .1 28