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Home My WebLink About1996-06-24MINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 5:00 P.M. - Room B-8 7:00 P.M. - Council Chamber Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 24, 1996 A video tape recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk 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 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call Present: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo Absent: None Recess - Closed Session The Mayor called a recess of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency at 5:05 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) Reconvene The Mayor reconvened the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 391- Page 2 - Council/Agency Minutes - 06/24/96 City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call Present: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo Absent: None Pledge Of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Dave Garofalo. Late Communications Announced By The Deputy City Clerk Pursuant to the Brown Act, Deputy City Clerk Henry announced the following late communications regarding Agenda Items which had been received following the distribution of the agenda: Communication, dated June 24, 1996, from Mayor Pro Tempore Bauer regarding requirements which should be met by any new proposal from the Robert Mayer Corporation with regard to the Waterfront Project Slide report, dated June 24, 1996, from the Administrative Services Department titled Budget Study Session pertaining to the Agenda Item relative to the 1996/96 Budget Shortfall Solutions Slide report, dated June 24, 1996, from the Fire Department on the Overview of the Fire Department Budget pertaining to the Agenda Item regarding the 1996/96 Budget Shortfall Solutions Public Comments Mel Rice expressed opposition to the planned procedure for handling the July Fourth weekend by restricting traffic and parking in the downtown area. He spoke in opposition to the way the citizens were notified with hand-out fliers distributed by the Downtown Homeowners' Association two weeks prior to the event. Police Captain Poe responded to Council questions. He stated that traffic would be restricted in all downtown areas with four points of ingress and egress, and that parking would be restricted on 11th and 17th Streets and Orange Avenue. He stated that anyone showing residency would be allowed into the area. Councilman Leipzig requested that Police Captain Poe speak with Mel Rice before the end of the meeting to address Mr. Rice's concerns. 392 06/24/96- City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 3 (City Council) Bolsa Chica Land Trust - Reinstatement In Fourth Of July Parade Recommended - Continued From June 17, 1996 (960.30) The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Pro Tempore Bauer, dated June 13, 1996, regarding the consideration of reinstatement of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust organization into the Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade. In answer to Mayor Pro Tempore Bauer's inquiries, Deputy City Attorney Lazarus stated that any action by the City Council would be premature since the Fourth of July Board is a Board governed by the Brown Act and the board members could not make a decision on the reinstatement of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust organization in the Fourth of July Parade until the Board meets on June 25, 1996. She stated that the Board would reconsider their decision since they had received a letter from the Land Trust stating they would abide by the parade rules. Ms. Lazarus stated that the bylaws and ordinances of the Fourth of July Board had been analyzed by the City Attorney's Office and that the City Attorney's Office could return to Council with a revised ordinance to give clearer direction for the appellate process. Following Council discussion, a motion was made by Harman, seconded by Garofalo, to direct Council Liaisons Garofalo and Harman to convey a message to the Fourth of July Board that the City Council strongly recommends reinstatement of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust to the Fourth of July Parade. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council) 1996/97 BUDGET SHORTFALL SOLUTIONS (320.20) The City Council considered communications from the City Administrator, dated June 20, 1996, regarding the Budget Shortfall Solutions and dated May 6, 1996, regarding the Budget Study Session Exercise Results. The City Administrator reported on the Budget using slides. Discussion was held between the City Administrator and the City Council pertaining to the city's infrastructure. The City Administrator stated that the Finance Board is currently reviewing the city's infrastructure needs. Bob Franz, Deputy City Administrator, reported on the preferred parking plan and the parking fees. A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to direct the City Administrator to set a public hearing for the Sewer Maintenance Fee and the Business License Fee for September 3, 1996. 393 Page 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 06/24/96 Councilman Harman requested that the fees be considered in separate motions. The motion was withdrawn. Public Hearing To Be Set September 3, 1996 For Sewer Maintenance Fee A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to direct the City Administrator to set a public hearing for the Sewer Maintenance Fee for September 3, 1996. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bauer, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo NOES: Harman, Sullivan ABSENT: None Discussion was held pertaining to Business License fees, including discussion as to who is required to pay the fees, and the enforcement of the fees. Public Hearing To Be Set September 3, 1996 - Business License Fee For Rental Of Single Family And Duplex Housing Units A motion was made by Garofalo, seconded by Green, to direct the City Administrator to set a public hearing for the Business License Fee for rental of single family and duplex housing units September 3, 1996. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: None In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Bauer's inquiry, the City Treasurer reported regarding the $250,000 debt to the city which is a 1985 unsecured promissory note owed by Mola Development. The City Treasurer stated that she had a meeting scheduled with Tim Roberts, Mola Development representative, regarding this issue and that she would provide Council with details. Councilman Green referred to a memorandum from Bob Franz, Deputy City Administrator, dated June 6, 1996 regarding the expense of landscape inspections - cost $43,667. He suggested that the cost to the city of providing services should be charged to the person receiving the services. The City Administrator reported that the cost of city services will be reviewed at a Council meeting in August. 994 06/24/96- City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 5 Fire Chief Dolder presented a slide report of an overview of the Fire Department Proposed Budget. Fire Chief Dolder responded to Council questions. Joint Study Session - City Council And Planning Commission Planning Commission Roll Call Present: Biddle, Kerins, Holden, Livengood, Speaker, Tillotson Absent: Gorman (City Council) Current Status Of The Waterfront Project - N/S Pacific Coast Highway - Between Huntington Street And Beach Boulevard - Land Use Options - Possible Future Actions (410.20) The City Council considered a communication from the Community Development Director, dated June 24, 1996, titled, Goal. Familiarize the City Council and Planning Commission with the Current Status of the Waterfront Project, Land Use Options, and Possible Future Actions. The following late communications were announced earlier in the meeting by the Deputy City Clerk: Communication, dated June 24, 1996, from Mayor Pro Tempore Bauer regarding requirements which should be met by any new proposal from the Robert Mayer Corporation with regard to the Waterfront Project Two slide reports from the Economic Development Department, dated June 24, 1996, pertaining to the City Council and Planning Commission Study Session regarding the Waterfront Development Project David Biggs, Economic Development Director, using slides, presented a report to Council. He spoke regarding the purpose of the Study Session and the history of the proposed development. Mr. Biggs responded to Council questions. Melanie Fallon, Community Development Director, responded to Council questions regarding the Downtown Specific Plan and other sites. Planning Commissioner Livengood expressed his concern regarding the commercial mix of the downtown area. He stated that the square footage of commercial use should be balanced as to not put unfair competition to the commercial uses on Main Street., 3 9 5' Page 6 - Council/Agency Minutes - 06/24/96 Mayor Pro Tempore Bauer stated the commercial use for the Waterfront Project was on a different scale than that of Main Street. He requested direction from the City Administrator and legal advisors as to what mechanism the Council must use if the city does not continue the Disposition and Development Agreement. He expressed his concern that the Disposition and Development Agreement may be violated if Council discusses alternative uses. Mayor Pro Tempore Bauer requested direction on the process to follow in order to hold open discussions. He stated the current project is attractive with some exceptions that need to be resolved prior to taking further action. He listed incremental property tax, capital, operating expense, and cost of development as some of his concerns. Shaun Milburn, Robert Mayer Corporation representative, stated he was at the meeting to present an amended plan and that he believed it would meet the goals of the city. He presented slides on the overview of the Waterfront Hilton site and reported. Terry Ashburn, Waterfront Hilton Hotel General Manager, reported on the business of the hotel and the expansion needs. Diane Baker, Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors' Bureau President, spoke on the future of the project stating there was a need to look at taking care of needs of the destination visitor and to generate business throughout the entire year. Randy Carol, Executive Director Development, Hilton Grand Vacations Company, spoke about the timeshare, Hilton Grand Vacations Club, owned by Hilton Hotels. He stated that the Waterfront Hotel is the star performer out of 180 Hilton Hotels around the world. Discussion was held regarding Council questions. Mark Scheurer, Scheurer and Associates representative, gave a slide presentation on the architectural concept of the proposed project. Council expressed their concerns. A motion was made by Green, second Garofalo, to direct staff to initiate negotiations on the projected changes with the Disposition and Development Agreement and with the Robert Mayer Corporation and to define in concept the Waterfront Project. The City Administrator stated the city would continue to define the project with the Mayer Corporation and that staff would meet with the Mayer Corporation on defining the project as discussed at this Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Bauer referred to his memorandum to the City Administrator, dated June 24, 1996, and stated that unless those issues are addressed, he could not support the proposed project. This memorandum was presented as a late communication. Councilman Leipzig stated the residential should be minimized, city cost avoided, and avoid routing of Walnut Avenue onto Beach Boulevard. 396 06/24/96- City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 7 Mayor Sullivan expressed concern regarding the sale of land and the sequence of the projects. Councilwoman Dettloff stated the project should be economically viable. Economic Development Director Biggs reported that the Redevelopment Agency is the land owner which filed an application for the timeshare in 1994. . The Community Development Director, stated a meeting with Waterfront Hilton representatives, Steve Bone and Robert Mayer, could be held regarding joint planning. Councilman Harman expressed his concern that straight streets could turn into speedways. Motion To Define In Concept The New Waterfront Project And To Address Questions Posed By Council - Approved (410.20) A motion was made by Green, seconded by Garofalo, to direct staff to work with the Robert Mayer Corporation to define in concept the new Waterfront Project and to address questions posed by Council in this session. The motion carried by the following. roll call vote: AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo NOES: Bauer ABSENT: None Adjournment - City Council/Redevelopment Agency The Mayor adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach at 11:20 p.m. to Monday, July 1, 1996, at 5:00 p.m., in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. ATTEST: L/� City Clerk/Clerk City Crerk and ex-officio Clerk df the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach California Mayor/Chairman 197