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CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
5:00 PM - Room B-8
7:00 PM - Council Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, March 17, 1997
An audio tape recording of the 5:00 p.m, portion
of this meeting and a video tape recording of the 7:00 p.m. portion
of this meeting are on file in the Office of the City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bauer 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 COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo, (Harman arrived at 5:20 p.m.)
Absent: None
(CITY COUNCIL) STUDY SESSION - REPORT ON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (460.30)
Economic Development Director Biggs and Project Manager Jim Lamb presented an industrial
update staff report dated March 17, 1997. The report included background on industrial use in
Orange County, jobs created from industrial businesses, the types of manufacturing
businesses in the city and number of jobs, the major industrial employers, effect of the
aerospace employers and related businesses in the city, and a review of a map of the
industrial areas.
The City Clerk announced that the following communication on this item had been provided to
the City Council:
Slide Report dated March 17, 1997 titled City of Huntington Beach Industrial Update
Discussion was held between Councilmember Harman and Economic Development Director
Biggs regarding the effect on the Southern California Edison power plant facility in the City of
Huntington Beach from utilities deregulation. Councilmember Harman stated that it was
important to keep aware of this issue as the city does not want to be in the position of having
the plant expanded and the electrical energy sold out of state.
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Project Manager Lamb continued with a staff presentation which covered the Gothard Corridor
industrial area; northwest industrial area dominated by the McDonnell Douglas Corporation
and including the final Weiser Lock site; McDonnell Centre Business Park and the new
industrial businesses which will be moving in; and the former Weiser Lock site, including the
United Parcel Service (UPS) portion of the property and the Weiser portion of the property. He
completed his report with information regarding the current movement to industrial
development and the fact that there are few large sites left in the city or county.
Mr. Biggs responded to Councilmember Garofalo's question regarding plans to upgrade the
appearance of the Gothard Corridor.
Mayor Bauer stated that it may be of interest for staff to keep statistics of new jobs created in
the city.
MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION -APPROVED (120.80)
A motion was made by Harman, second Dettloff, to recess the City Council to closed
session to consider the following items. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54955.9(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 Huntington Beach Firefighters Assn. vs. City of
Huntington Beach - Orange County Superior Court Case No. 75 99 49. Subject: Huntington
Beach Firefighters Assn. vs. City of Huntington Beach. (120.80)
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to confer with
its attorney regarding pending litigation. (Based on existing facts and circumstances, the
legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate
litigation.) Number of Potential Cases 1 or 2. Subject: Challenge to Personnel Commission
Decision in MEAIMEO vs. City of Huntington Beach. (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 Huntington Beach Association dba The Huntington
Apartments vs. City of Huntington Beach - West Orange County Municipal Court Case
No. 22 07 54. Subject: Huntington Beach Association dba The Huntington Apartments vs.
City of Huntington Beach. (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 Southern California Underground vs. City - Orange
County Superior Court Case No. i65997. Subject: Southern California Underground vs.
City. (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 of Huntington Beach vs. Montgomery Watson et al. -
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 765940. Subject: City of Huntington Beach vs.
Montgomery Watson. (120.80)
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RECONVENE
The Mayor reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency in the Council Chamber.
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
Absent: None
FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The flag ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance were led by representatives from all levels in Girl
Scouting (Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors from various troops in Huntington
Beach).
PRESENTATION - By Mayor Bauer and the City Council of a Proclamation to Alberto
Sandoval, representing Dana Rohrabacher, 45th District Congressional Representative,
proclaiming the week of March 24-30, 1997 as the Huntington Beach Community Development
Week. (120.60)
PRESENTATION - By Mayor Bauer and the City Council of a Proclamation to Paula Coker,
Community Relations Coordinator, Girl Scouts of Orange County, proclaiming March 12, 1997
as Be Your RestQaywhich falls during Girl Scout Week. (120.60)
PRESENTATION - To Mayor Bauer and the City Council of checks for a Community
Bandstand Facility. A check in the amount of $10,000 from FANS (Friends and Neighbors of
Seacliff) representatives Suzanne Beukema, Bill Holman, and Jim Xanthankis and a check for
$1,500 from Brady Flesner of Target Stores. Mayor Bauer announced concert band
performances to be scheduled at the bandstand facility. (160.40)
PRESENTATION - Police Chief Lowenberg presented the Ambassador of Peace Award to
Mayor Ralph Bauer and Mayor Pro Tempore Shirley Dettloff from the Violence Prevention
Coalition of Orange County. Mr. Ken Inouye, representing the Orange County Human
Relations Council, extended his appreciation to Council. Mr. Charles Thomas, representing
the city's Human Relations Task Force, was also in attendance. (160.40)
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:
Slide Report for the Study Session on Industrial Development dated March 17, 1997 titled City
of Huntington Beach Industrial Update
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Page Nos. 2A and 213 - Agenda revised pages from the City Clerk's Office adding information
regarding the Pledge of Allegiance and presentations to/from the City Council
Page No. 5 - Agenda revised page from the City Clerks Office adding wording inadvertently
left out of the Recommended Action on the public hearing regarding the Annual Review of the
Waterfront Development Agreement
Communication from the Managed Competition Committee, Chair Pam Julien, Dave Sullivan
and Dave Garofalo dated March 17, 1997 regarding the David M. Griffith Report on
Competitive Bidding of Certain Public Works Functions
Slide report from the Community Development Department dated March 17, 1997 regarding
the Annual Review of Waterfront Development Agreement
Slide report from the Community Development Department dated March 17, 1997 regarding
the General Plan Amendment No. 96-1 - Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-1 - Local Coastal
Program Amendment No. 96-1 - Negative Declaration No. 96-2 - (Property located between
21 st and 22nd Street and bounded by Pacific Coast Highway and the north/south alley)
Communication from Flossie Horgan dated March 17, 1997 in opposition to General Plan
Amendment No. 96-1 - Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-1 - Negative Declaration No. 96-2 and
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-1
Communication from Paul Horgan dated March 13, 1997 in opposition to General Plan
Amendment No. 96-1 - Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-1 - Negative Declaration No. 96-2 and
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-1
Communication from Carol and Tim Wimbish in opposition to General Plan Amendment
No. 96-1 - Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-1 - Negative Declaration No. 96-2 and Local
Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-1
Communication received from the Assistant City Administrator from Vicki L. Wilson, Director,
Integrated Waste Management Department dated March 17, 1997 regarding revised Page
Nos. 5, 13, 19, 20, and 30 to the Waste Disposal Agreement
City Treasurer's Investment Summary Slide Report dated March 17, 1997 and a corrected
page of the City Treasurer's Portfolio Master Summary dated January 31, 1997
Replacement Page No. 30 to Request for Council Action from the Fire Chief and Public Works
Director dated March 3, 1997 regarding Ordinance No. 3348 for non-exclusive franchise to
install Wireless Communication Radio Network in city right-of-way
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PHILIP BURTIS, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) representative, thanked the
Mayor; Council; Fire Chief Dolder; Glorria Morrison, Emergency Services Coordinator; and the
entire Emergency Services staff for their support of CERT. He explained the CERT Program
and invited all members of the community to join. He invited all who live or work in the city to
take advantage of their training in personal, neighborhood and business disaster
preparedness. He spoke regarding the activities, including the following forthcoming classes_
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First Aid, Triage, Light Search and Rescue, Shelter Care and more. He stated CERT provides
speakers to groups and neighborhoods and publishes a free monthly newsletter.
JUDY ANN MORRIS, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, spoke
regarding the importance of city employees knowing their families are cared for when the
employees are called upon to serve the city in the capacity of a disaster worker. She invited
new employees to a special class for city employees to be held March 20, 1997 in the Council
Chamber. Ms. Morris challenged Council to attend another forthcoming CERT class.
DAVID TAMARIN, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) representative, extended
an invitation to all members of the community to attend CERT classes. He announced the
phone number (536-5980) and urged participation.
MAUREEN SHRUBSOLE spoke regarding two elephants that had died which had belonged to
Circus Vargas. She informed Council of the abuses to which elephants are subjected in order
to train them for circus acts. She urged Council support for not allowing Circus Vargas to hold
performances in the City of Huntington Beach.
BOB BINDLE, Huntington Beach Tomorrow representative, spoke in opposition to providing
water to the Koll Company development. He informed Council that he had attended the
League of California Cities seminar for Planning Commissioners in Monterey and presented
information from the seminar demonstrating that it has been a losing proposition in every
instance for cities to sell services in such situations as which the city now faces. He referred to
Mr. Moltaris' article in the March issue of Western Cities and requested that Council take
notice.
EILEEN MURPHY requested that the Council vote "No" on the Agenda Item relative to the
Solsa Chica Service Delivery issue. She stated her reasons for opposition to this agenda item,
including the effects of the recent voter approved Proposition 218 and the City Charter which
states that if the city has no surplus water it cannot provide it to others.
BOB WINCHELL distributed a copy of a letter from Huntington Beach Tomorrow dated
March 17, 1997 to the members of the City Council and City Clerk titled Statement to the
Huntington Beach Council on Agenda Item F-2: Request for Council Action and Status on
Bolsa Chica Service Delivery Issues. He read the communication to Council. Mr. Winchell
requested that Council adopt the motions proposed within this communication. He presented
an overhead of the report prepared by a city consultant. This report was also a part of the
Huntington Beach Tomorrow communication.
NANCY DONAVEN, Bolsa Chica Land Trust, spoke regarding her reasons for opposing the
sale of water to Koll Company, including lack of funds for infrastructure. She informed Council
that she believed the city did not drive the Koll Company to the county as Koll's commitment to
the Coalition Plan was only skin deep.
JUANA MUELLER stated that after listening to facts at the February 24, 1997 Council
meeting, she was more sure that the city should not sell water to the Koll Company. She
stated that there are many other issues in this city to which staff should attend. Ms. Mueller
informed Council that the city should be doing everything it can to save the Bolsa Chica. She
requested that Council vote to tell the Koll Developers to find water elsewhere.
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JEFF METZEL informed Council of the questions he had after reading the Request for Council
Action on tonight's agenda, including are there other developers besides Koll in this Bolsa
Chica area and if so, will they be bound by the negotiations set forth in the agenda material on
this item; which reservoirs will supply water to the fires fought in the Balsa Chica area by
Huntington Beach firefighters; if there are major fires in the Bolsa Chica development as well
as Huntington Beach, who will have priority for the Fire Department and for water.
JOEL SHELDON spoke in opposition to providing water to the Koll Company. He stated he
favored the Bolsa Chica Land Trust plan for interpretive tours for our children and their
children. Mr. Sheldon spoke regarding the need people have for these passive areas.
MARGE ALLEN spoke regarding her trip to Japan and Thailand where there is a great deal of
water unlike the circumstances in Southern California. She spoke regarding the dry years that
people experience in Southern California which causes them to get in touch with their semi-
arid environment. Ms. Allen stated that the city is fortunate to have local water but that the
extra water the city requires comes from the Municipal Water District. She spoke regarding the
city's rising population, stating that 14,000 more residents are anticipated, not counting those
residents from the Koll Development project.
TONI SQUIRES urged Council to recognize the portion of the Balsa Chica that backs up to
Edwards Hill is a wetland. She stated that it disturbs her to see the dirt being leveled out.
Ms. Squires informed Council that she does not trust a company that makes a video stating
that the wetlands are a wasteland. Ms. Squires informed Council how proud she was when
she read the Human Dignity Proclamation adopted by the City Council and community
members stating that it made her proud to be a citizen of Huntington Beach. She informed
Council that she had distributed the proclamation to many schools.
ROSS RAUH presented a communication dated March 14, 1997 and two photographs to the
City Council and the City Clerk regarding Bayview Drive and referred to a chart of the area.
Mr. Rauh stated he was representing ten residents. He spoke regarding the parking proposal
which he believes is being considered by the city for Intrepid Lane. Mr. Rauh stated his
concern for the parking needs of the residents of Bayview Drive and requested that the matter
be looked into. He stated the Mayor had held a meeting but the residents he represents had
not been included.
Mayor Bauer stated that he would be glad to attend a meeting of their group. He stated that
the city was trying to learn the facts of this matter and that there is also an added complexity
which has to do with the Coastal Commission requirements for parking.
BILL WESTON spoke regarding the need for help to install a decent rest room at the Greer
Park ball field; one with a lock on the door. He spoke regarding the problems experienced and
presented a petition to the City Clerk listing approximately 62 signatures.
DENNIS SATO spoke regarding his understanding that due to the construction of Pier Plaza, a
fence will be built blocking access to the beach except down First or Ninth Streets. He
requested that Council reconsider the previous plan which had beach access.
The Community Services Director, at the request of Council, reported that access to the beach
will remain throughout the Pier Plaza construction period.
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JERRY HEIN requested that an ordinance be prepared to ban traveling companies, usually
circuses, using animals due to the abuse experienced by the animals.
JOHN BRISCOE spoke regarding the Fire Department personnel disability retirement record.
He requested a remedy to what he believed was an unacceptable record.
JANE GARRISON spoke in opposition to Circus Vargas being allowed to hold performances in
the City of Huntington Beach due to their record of poor care of elephants. She spoke
regarding the fact that the elephants under Circus Vargas' care had tuberculosis and were
forced to perform with children riding on their backs. She stated that the type of TB from which
the elephants suffered was transferable to humans. She informed Council that the elephants
had died. Ms. Garrison presented statistics on the issue including health statistics. She
informed Council that the city was exposing itself to liability if the circus is allowed to perform.
She presented a video for Council to review at a later date.
BREANA MERRIWEATHER urged Council to adopt an ordinance prohibiting circuses from
performing in the City of Huntington Beach.
EVELYN OYNEBRAATEN spoke regarding her efforts with agencies to help the Circus Vargas
elephants which had not been successful. She requested that Council not put the public and
especially babies and children at risk of possibly dying of tuberculosis due to being exposed to
the elephants.
ANITA CARSWELL spoke regarding the list of violations she had compiled on Circus Vargas,
including the lack of veterinary records on the elephants which are required by law. She read
a list of violations, including sanitary issues, lack of medical records, tusks too long (starting to
cross each other) which could cause major injury. She stated that only two health inspections
were made in 1995 and no inspections had been performed in 1996 or 1997. She requested
the circus not be allowed to perform, putting the children at risk.
VERN HALL referred to an article in the Los Angeles Times regarding the financial travails of
Newport Beach relative to the library project with the Koll Company. He stated that there is a
$3 million difference of opinion between the City of Newport Beach and Koll Company and that
the City of Newport Beach is not getting what they were expecting.
BILL GREGORY, Surfrider Foundation member, thanked the Community Services Director for
working out coastal access during the construction of the Pier Plaza Project. He requested
that the city work toward showing Koll that the Bolsa Chica is not a giveaway. He urged
Council to return to the momentum of saving all of the Bolsa Chica.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT REQUESTED REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CIRCUS
VARGAS
Councilmember Harman questioned if Circus Vargas is to return to the City of Huntington
Beach. He was informed by the Community Services Director that city staff is in the process of
reviewing their request for a permit to hold a circus in May, 1997.
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(CITY COUNCIL) REQUEST FOR STAFF INVESTIGATION OF PUBLIC CONCERNS
REGARDING CIRCUS VARGAS
Councilmember Harman stated that he had not known that tuberculosis could be transferred to
people from elephants. The Community Services Director stated that if the health permit
certificates have been approved by the county for the circus, it would be difficult for the city to
deny a permit based on health violations. He informed Council that he would check into this
with the county and the city's Specific Events Committee.
Mayor Bauer stated that this appears to be a very serious matter and requested that the City
Administrator prepare a report and that it go beyond perusing the health records.
Councilmember Sullivan questioned if the city had the ability to just deny the request for a
permit. The Community Services Director stated that the city did have the ability to do so; that
there are appeal provisions in the city ordinance code with court action as the last avenue.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON MANAGED
COMPETITION REGARDING DAVID M. GRIFFITH REPORT ON COMPETITIVE BIDDING OF
CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS FUNCTIONS (600.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Council Committee on Managed
Competition relative to the David M. Griffith Report on Competitive Bidding of Certain Public
Works Functions.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following communication on this
item had been provided to the City Council:
Communication from the Managed Competition Committee, Chair Pam Julien, Dave Sullivan
and Dave Garofalo dated March 17, 1997 regarding the David M. Griffith Report on
Competitive Bidding of Certain Public Works Functions
The City Councilmembers commended the Council Committee for its work.
(CITY COUNCIL) SALES TAX - QUARTERLY CONSULTANT REPORT
The City Administrator reported on the quarterly sales tax report, including a comparison with
sales tax revenues of other cities. He spoke regarding the need to encourage buying in
Huntington Beach so that the city can provide the services the residents request.
(CITY COUNCIL) URBAN INSTITUTE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING STUDY
The City Administrator reported on the Urban Institute Community Oriented Policing Study
established by President Clinton. He informed Council that the City of Huntington Beach is
one of 30 cities participating in this study. The City Administrator informed Council that the city
believes the program is very effective.
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(C11Y COUNCIL) PIER PLAZA CONSTRUCTION - BID OPENING RESULTS
The City Administrator informed Council that bids had been received on March 12, 1997 from
ten companies. He stated that the low bidder had miscalculated his figures and had requested
to withdraw his bid. He explained the bid award process, stating that a recommendation would
be made to the City Council relative to the bid award sometime in April.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT FROM FIRE CHIEF REGARDING FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL DISABILITIES
At the request of Councilmember Garofalo, the Fire Chief reported on disabilities in the Fire
Department, the subject referred to by Mr. Briscoe during the Public Comments portion of the
meeting. He informed Council that all public records on this subject had been provided and
that medical records are not public record. The Fire Chief stated that the Fire Department's
policy is to keep employees fit and capable. He stated that Mr. Briscoe's comments were
taken out of context.
The City Administrator informed Council that he would supply Council with information as to
how many retirements there are and the category of retirement. He stated his support for the
comments made by Fire Chief Dolder.
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED OPEN FROM MARCH 3, 1997 - ANNUAL
REVIEW OF THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - ROBERT L. MAYER -
APPROVED (600.30)
The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider the
Annual Review of the Waterfront Development Agreement.
Applicant: Robert Mayer Corporation/City of Huntington Beach
Request: Annual review of developer's compliance with the Waterfront Development
Agreement
Location: North side of Pacific Coast Highway between Huntington Street and Beach
Boulevard
The Community Development Director presented a staff report. She announced that a new
page had been distributed to Council setting forth additional wording in the motion
recommended to the Council for adoption.
Mayor Bauer declared the public hearing open.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following communication on this
item had been provided to the City Council:
Slide report from the Community Development Department dated March 17, 1997 regarding
the Annual Review of Waterfront Development Agreement
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There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either
oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
A motion was made by Harman, second Garofalo, to approve the Annual Review of the
Waterfront Development Agreement and deem the developer, Robert L. Mayer, in substantial
compliance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement subject to the facts and
circumstances set forth in Attachment No. 2 to the Request for Council Action dated
March 17, 1997. The motion carried unanimously.
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 97-17 - ADOPTED AS AMENDED -
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-1 - LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM NO. 96-1 -
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 96-2 - APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
NO. 3351 - ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. 96-1 - RESOLUTION NO. 97-18 - ADOPTED -
CERTIFICATION FROM CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION OF LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAM NO. 96-1 - NORTH OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - SOUTH OF WALNUT
STREET - ALLEY BETWEEN 21 ST AND 22ND STREETS (440.50)
The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider
Resolution No. 97-17 - General Plan Amendment No. 96-1 - Local Coastal Program No. 96-1 -
Negative Declaration No. 96-2 - Introduction Of Ordinance No. 3351 - Zoning Map Amendment
No. 96-1 - Resolution No. 97-18 - Certification From California Coastal Commission Of Local
Coastal Program No. 96-1 - North Of Pacific Coast Highway - South Of Walnut Street - Alley
Between 21 st And 22nd Streets.
Applicant: Mike Adams
Request: To redesignate ten (10) lots on .88 net acres from Mixed Use and Visitor -Serving
Commercial to High Density Residential
Location: North Pacific Coast Highway, south of Walnut Street and the alley, between
21 st and 22nd Streets.
Communication received from Eileen Murphy dated March 11, 1997 in opposition to approval
of General Plan Amendment No. 96-1. rezoning 10 lots to high density residential
The Community Development Director informed Council that a video presentation and staff
report would be presented by Senior Planner Linda Niles.
Senior Planner Niles presented a staff report. She responded to Councilmember Garofalo's
questions regarding land configuration and number of units. She responded to
Councilmember Green's request for clarification regarding the staff report, including the issue
of compatibility and density.
The Senior Planner reported on Councilmember Dettloff's questions as to whether there is any
way the city could assure the surrounding property owners that there will be single family
dwellings only on the property. Ms. Niles stated that the exact same type of zoning as the
neighborhood currently has is planned_
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The -Community Development Director and Senior Planner Niles stated that the property owner
has stated they will have single family housing developed; however, there is no mechanism to
require this. The Council was informed that to mandate single family housing would require an
amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan.
In response to Councilmember Harman, the Community Development Director stated that if the
application came in from the property owner for single family development, the Downtown
Specific Plan could be amended and the single family projects go forward.
Mayor Bauer declared the public hearing open.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following communications on this
item had been provided to the City Council;
Slide report from the Community Development Department dated March 17, 1997 regarding
the General Plan Amendment No. 96-1 - Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-1 - Local Coastal
Program Amendment No. 96-1 - Negative Declaration No. 96-2 - (Property located between
21st and 22nd Street and bounded by Pacific Coast Highway and the north/south alley)
Communication from Flossie Horgan dated March 17, 1997 in opposition to General Plan
Amendment No. 96-1 - Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-1 - Negative Declaration No. 96-2 and
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-1
Communication from Paul Horgan dated March 13, 1997 in opposition to General Plan
Amendment No. 96-1 - Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-1 - Negative Declaration No. 96-2 and
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-1
Communication from Carol and Tim Wimbish in opposition to General Plan Amendment
No. 96-1 - Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-1 - Negative Declaration No. 96-2 and Local
Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-1
EILEEN MURPHY addressed Council in favor of single family development; however, she was
opposed to high density development.
JIM MARTIN addressed Council in opposition to the proposed project, stating that he believes
the community was being destroyed by removing commercial and putting residential
development in its place, especially on Pacific Coast Highway. He requested that shops and
restaurants be developed so that he does not have to go the Newport Beach.
JAN HALL informed Council that she was concerned about the type of zoning requested and
that down the road high density would be requested. She stated that she does not believe
renters will benefit the city.
MIKE ADAMS, representative of the applicants, addressed Council and stated that they would
not be opposed to having a condition that a covenant be placed on the project which would
ensure the establishment of single family developments on the property. He stated that he
understood the concerns which have been stated but that he believed this problem had been
caused by a glitch in the system.
Mr. Adams responded affirmatively to Councilmember Garofalo's question regarding the fact
that the intent of the property owners is to develop single family homes.
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There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no further protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and
posted.
Councilmember Sullivan stated that he would like to see something placed in the conditions to
ensure that 26 units will not be built on the property. He referred to the covenant mentioned by
Mr. Adams. The Community Development Director stated that it is possible to place such a
condition on the property. In response to Mayor Bauer, the Community Development Director
stated that she believed it could be made part of the motion tonight and that she would inquire
of the City Attorney in this regard.
The Community Development Director stated the recommended language to be included in the
motion as follows: that concurrent with the issuance of a building permit, each property owner
will be required to record a covenant stating that the property will only be used for development
of a single family dwelling.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Green, to approve the following actions:
A. Approve Negative Declaration No. 96-2 with Mitigation Measures (contained in
Attachment No. 4 to the Request for Council Action dated March 17, 1997) and add the
following mitigation measure: "Any application for future residential projects will require a
uniform 25 foot wide landscape buffer along Pacific Coast Highway on each lot, and to
guarantee a single family residence development that a covenant or mechanism be added
by the language set forth by the language recommended by the Community Development
Director."
and
B. Approve General Plan Amendment No_ 96-1 and Local Coastal Program Amendment
No. 96-1 by adopting Resolution No. 97-17 (Attachment No. 1 to the Request For Council
Action dated March 17, 1997) - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Huntington Beach, California Approving General Plan Amendment No. 96-1, Local Coastal
Program Amendment No. 96-1, And Negative Declaration No. 96-2."
and
C. Approve Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-1 with Findings by approving, after a reading by
title by the City Clerk, introduction of Ordinance No. 3351 (Attachment No. 2 to the
Request for Council Action dated March 17, 1997) - "An Ordinance Of The City Of
Huntington Beach Amending The Downtown Specific Plan To Redesignate The Real
Property Generally Located Between Pacific Coast Highway And Walnut Avenue, And
Between 21st and 22nd Streets From Downtown Specific Plan District 1 (Visitor Serving
Commercial) To Downtown Specific Plan District 2 (Residential)."
and
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D. -Adopt Resolution No. 97-18 requesting Certification from the California Coastal
Commission of Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-1 (Attachment No. 3 to the
Request for Council Action dated March 17, 1997) - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of
The City Of Huntington Beach Adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-1
(General Plan Amendment No. 96-1; Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-1; Negative
Declaration No. 96-2) And Requesting Its Certification By The California Coastal
Commission. "
In response to a question by Councilman Harman, Mike Adams, applicant, clarified that the
owners wanted to have permission to build one house on a 50 foot lot (to combine two lots).
Mayor Bauer stated that Mr. Adams' assurance is implicit in the motion.
Following a reading by title by the City Clerk of Ordinance No. 3351, the motion made by
Dettloff, second Green, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED OPEN TO APRIL 7, 1997 -
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3350 - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 96-2 - RESOLUTION
NO. 97-16 - LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 96-3 - HOLLY-SEACLIFF
SPECIFIC PLAN - SOUTH OF ELLIS - NORTH OF PALM - WEST OF MAIN - EAST OF CITY
BOUNDARY (450.30)
The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider
introduction of Ordinance No. 3350 - Code Amendment No. 96-2 - Resolution No. 97-16 -
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-3 - Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan - South Of Ellis -
North Of Palm - West Of Main - East Of City Boundary.
Applicant: PLC
Request: To amend the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan to allow RL-3 development (Low
Density Residential) in areas designated for RM (Medium Density Residential) and
RMH (Medium -High Density Residential) and to modify the development
standards for residential development regarding setbacks and open space. The
sections of the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan proposed are: III-B (Definitions) and
III-D.1-D.3 (Development Standards).
Location: The Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan area is generally located south of Ellis Avenue
and north of Palm Avenue between Main Street and the City's western boundary.
Mayor Bauer declared the public hearing open.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and
posted.
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A motion was made by Green, second Sullivan, to continue the public hearing open on Code
Amendment No. 96-2 and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-3 to April 7, 1997. The
motion carried by unanimous vote with Councilmember Garofalo absent from the room.
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor recessed the City Council and Redevelopment Agency meetings at 9:50 p.m.
The meetings were reconvened at 10:07 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FROM AGENDA AT THE REQUEST OF THE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
At the request of the City Administrator, the following Consent Calendar Agenda Items were
removed from the agenda to be considered at a later date:
Notice Of Completion - Reservoir Hill Booster Station Project - CC-534 - Schuler Engineering
Corporation - Ellis Avenue - Huntington Street - Clay Avenue - Linear Park
Recognition Of The Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force And Its Members As An
Official Working Group Of The City Of Huntington Beach
Resolution No. 97-19 - Amends Authority Of Claims Review Board - Establishes Authority Of Legal
Affairs Committee - To Enter Into Settlement Agreements
Resolution No. 97-20 - Administrative Insurance Waiver Process - Establishes Minimum Insurance
And Indemnity Requirements
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BY CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
The following Consent Calendar Items were removed from the Agenda by City
Councilmembers for separate consideration:
Request By Shea Homes - For City Council Consent To Pending Sale Of Parkside Project - To
Greystone Homes - In Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement Area
Approval Of Draft Mobile Home Survey Questionnaire - From Lawrence Research
Professional Services Contract - Tele-Works, Inc. - 24-Hour - 7 Day Per Week - Automated
Citizen's Information System (AC1S)
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Dettloff, second Garofalo, Council approved the following Consent Calendar
items as recommended by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCILfREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) MINUTES - APPROVED AND ADOPTED
(120.65) - Approved and adopted minutes of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency
adjourned regular meetings of February 24, 1997, February 25, 1997, and regular meeting of
March 3, 1997.
(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) REHABILITATION OF FIVE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MOBILE HOMES AT OCEAN VIEW ESTATES - AGENCY FUNDED CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT - J. K. CONSTRUCTION - APPROVED (600.30) - Approved the Agency funded
construction contract between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach
and J. K. Construction for rehabilitation of five mobile homes at Ocean View Estates,
7051 Ellis Avenue, for $25,940.00, plus a 20% contingency, for a total amount of $31,128.00,
(Space Nos. 15, 19, 20, 31 and 44) including a $250.00 deductible on J. K. Construction's
insurance coverage, and authorized execution by the Chairman and the Clerk.
(CITY COUNCIL) RELOCATION OF PUBLIC DOCK SEWER LINE - WARNER FIRE
STATION - AMENDMENT TO CURRENT YEAR BUDGET - APPROVED (320.45) - Approved
an Amendment to the current year budget by appropriating $12,000 into Account No. E-AA-
CS-343-3-90-00 for the purpose of contracting for the realignment of the sewer line from the
public dock pump -out station around the Warner Fire Station.
(CITY COUNCIL) TAX EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE, ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP
800 MHz COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A PORTION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
RELATED TO PIER PLAZA - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS - MUSICK,
PEELER AND GARRETT - JONES, HALL, HILL AND WHITE AND APPROVAL OF
INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE - APPROVED (600.10) - Approved and authorized execution by
the Mayor and City Clerk of Professional Services Agreements between the city and Musick,
Peeler And Garrett to serve as Bond Counsel in connection with the Tax Exempt Financing;
and Jones, Hall, Hill And White to serve as Disclosure Counsel, and accepted a deductible of
$250,000 with a certificate of insurance stating that the insurer will endeavor to provide notice
of any cancellation.
(CITY COUNCIL) CITY BUDGET AMENDMENT - TO INCREASE CITY ATTORNEYS LEGAL
SERVICES ACCOUNT IN OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL - APPROVED (320.45) - Amended
the City Attorney's budget by appropriating $202,344 to the City Attorney's legal services
Account No. E-AA-AT-130-4-05-00 to fund the remainder of anticipated costs for outside legal
counsel for Fiscal Year 1996-97.
(CITY COUNCIL) AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES
PROGRAM (CSP) FOR POLICE ENHANCEMENT SERVICES - APPROVED (600.10) -
Approved and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of Amendment No. 1 To
Agreement Between The City Of Huntington Beach And Community Service Programs,
Incorporated For Police Enhancement Services. (Expires September 30, 1997)
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(CITY COUNCIL) RESOLUTION NO. 97-21 - ADOPTED - AMENDMENT TO BOND
DOCUMENTS - HUNTINGTON VILLAGE SENIOR APARTMENTS (330.30) - Adopted
Resolution No. 97-21 - "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Approving A Second Supplemental Indenture Of Trust And A Second Amendment To Loan
Origination And Servicing Agreement, And Authorizing And Directing The Execution And Delivery
Thereof And Of Other Documents And Actions To Be Taken In Connection Therewith."
(CITY COUNCIL) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY AND PEASLEY,
ALDINGER AND O'BYMACHOW - TO PERFORM WATER RATE STUDY - WAIVER OF
CERTAIN INSURANCE REQUIREMENT - APPROVED (600.10) - 1. Approved and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional Services Contract Between The City Of
Huntington Beach And Peasley, Aldinger And O'Bymachow To Perform A Water Rate Study in the
amount of $13,759; and 2. approved waiver of the insurance requirement that the party provide a
separate attached endorsement naming the city, its agents, officers and employees as additional
insured.
(CITY COUNCIL) REQUEST BY SHEA HOMES - FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSENT TO
PENDING SALE OF PARKSIDE PROJECT - TO GREYSTONE HOMES - IN HOLLY-
SEACLIFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AREA - APPROVED (420.60)
The City Council considered a communication from the Community Development Director
regarding a request by Shea Vickers Residential, L.L.C., for City Council Consent to Pending
Sale of Parkside Project - To Greystone Homes - In Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement
Area:
1. Pursuant to Section 4.2 of the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement, approve the request
by Shea Vickers Residential, L.L.C. for the City Council to provide consent for the pending
sale of the property known as Final Map No. 14662 Parkside, to Greystone Homes with the
requirement that all responsibilities for community improvements to serve the property as
required by the Development Agreement will be complied with, including conditions:
a. All terms and conditions of the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement No. 90-1, not
explicitly defined within Exhibit B shall continue to be the responsibility of PLC
(Attachment No. 4 to Request For Council Action dated March 17, 1997); and
b. PLC shall be responsible for construction of all infrastructure in conformance with
Pages 20 and 21 of the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement No. 90-1 and further
clarified by PLC in their letter to the City, dated May 7, 1996; and
c. PLC shall instruct right-of-way personnel, in writing, to pursue the purchase of all
remaining street right-of-way required under the Development Agreement; and
d. As the Parkside project currently stands, total Traffic Impact Fees due (per
October 6, 1996 fee letter) will be $138,000.00. Credit for this entire amount shall be
retained by PLC and debited against City obligations to PLC at time of sale; and
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-e. No final inspection shall be approved for units in Parkside until new Gothard Street
between Ellis Avenue and Garfield Avenue, and Promenade Parkway between new
Gothard Street and Seagate Drive (the Parkside Tract entrance) are fully improved and
open to the public, and the existing Gothard Street is closed; and
f. The Buyers shall pay the Library Development Fee pursuant to Huntington Beach City
Council Resolution No. 96-71 for all of their building permits in accordance with
Ordinance No. 3344, and;
g. Buyer agrees to comply with the affordable housing requirements of the Holly-Seacliff
Specific Plan by recording affordability covenants on 23 units on the Property, or on
other property owned by Buyer in the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan area. Prior to final
inspection on the 113th unit to be constructed by Buyer, Buyer will have recorded
affordability covenants for no less than 12 of the 23 affordable units. Said covenants
shall restrict the purchase or resale, for a period of thirty (30) years, of the affordable
units to persons or families of moderate income, as defined in the Specific Plan. Prior
to final inspection of the 150th unit, Buyer will have recorded affordability covenants on
the remaining 11 affordable units. Prior to Buyer recording any such affordability
covenant, the Buyer shall submit said covenants to the City Attorney and the
Community Development Director for review and approval as to form and content.
And
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Certificate of Consent to the Sale of
Property and the Assumption of Rights Duties and Obligations.
Councilmember Garofalo stated his concern for the mechanism that is used to ensure that if
each of the properties is developed that the PLC Company will ensure infrastructure is in
place.
The City Administrator spoke regarding the committee that is studying reimbursement districts
pursuant to the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement. He stated his concern, as the City
Administrator, in this regard. He stated that there will be a Council committee meeting to
discuss this matter.
The City Attorney reported on the mechanism that can be used such as that used for
McDonnell Douglas or a performance bond as well as a mechanism such as that in the study
by Boyle Engineering as to allocating the share of improvements to each property.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he would prefer to address his questions to a
representative of Greystone Homes but as a representative was not present, he would make
his comments to the Shea Home representative.
Ron Metzler, Shea Homes, responded to questions from Councilmember Garofalo relative to
reconsidering the type of development to a lower density. He stated that it is his
understanding that Greystone Development will continue with the current plan.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he believed it was inconsistent with the Holly-Seacliff
Development Plan.
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Thp- Mayor stated his concern that the ultimate builder of the development understand that
they can sell all they want but that the Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until
infrastructure is paid. He stated that he believed it is necessary to continue the issue for study
in this regard.
Ron Metzler responded to the Mayor's concern stating that the Consent to Sale acknowledges
Greystone's awareness of this issue.
Councilmember Garofalo stated reasons why he believed this item should be approved now.
The Community Development Director reported that the infrastructure conditions required by
PLC have been incorporated into the Consent to Sale and that the Consent to Sale signed by
Greystone and Shea acknowledge that they have read this.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Garofalo, to approve the following:
1. Pursuant to Section 4.2 of the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement, approve the request
by Shea Vickers Residential, L.L.C. for the City Council to provide consent for the pending
sale of the property known as Final Map No. 14662 Parkside, to Greystone Homes with the
requirement that all responsibilities for community improvements to serve the property as
required by the Development Agreement will be complied with, including conditions:
a. All terms and conditions of the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement No. 90-1, not
explicitly defined within Exhibit B shall continue to be the responsibility of PLC
(Attachment No. 4 to Request For Council Action dated March 17, 1997); and
b. PLC shall be responsible for construction of all infrastructure in conformance with
Pages 20 and 21 of the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement No. 90-1 and further
clarified by PLC in their letter to the City, dated May 7, 1996; and
c. PLC shall instruct right-of-way personnel, in writing, to pursue the purchase of all
remaining street right-of-way required under the Development Agreement; and
d. As the Parkside project currently stands, total Traffic Impact Fees due (per
October 6, 1996 fee letter) will be $138,000.00. Credit for this entire amount shall be
retained by PLC and debited against City obligations to PLC at time of safe; and
e. No final inspection shall be approved for units in Parkside until new Gothard Street
between Ellis Avenue and Garfield Avenue, and Promenade Parkway between new
Gothard Street and Seagate Drive (the Parkside Tract entrance) are fully improved and
open to the public, and the existing Gothard Street is closed; and
f. The Buyers shall pay the Library Development Fee pursuant to Huntington Beach City
Council Resolution No. 96-71 for all of their building permits in accordance with
Ordinance No. 3344, and;
g. Buyer agrees to comply with the affordable housing requirements of the Holly-Seacliff
Specific Plan by recording affordability covenants on 23 units on the Property, or on
other property Owned by Buyer in the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan area. Prior to final
inspection on the 113th unit to be constructed by Buyer, Buyer will have recorded
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affordability covenants for no less than 12 of the 23 affordable units. Said covenants
shall restrict the purchase or resale, for a period of thirty (30) years, of the affordable
units to persons or families of moderate income, as defined in the Specific Plan. Prior
to final inspection of the 150th unit, Buyer will have recorded affordability covenants on
the remaining 11 affordable units. Prior to Buyer recording any such affordability
covenant, the Buyer shall submit said covenants to the City Attorney and the
Community Development Director for review and approval as to form and content.
And
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Certificate of Consent to the Sale of
Property and the Assumption of Rights Duties and Obligations.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Bauer
ABSENT: None
Discussion was held regarding the need for the committee to meet on the Development
Agreement relative to reimbursement agreement provisions and other issues. The City
Attorney stated that her staff would be present at such a committee meeting.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVAL OF DRAFT MOBILE HOME SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE - FROM
I AWRENCE RESEARCH - CONTINUED TO APRIL 7, 1997 (600.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the Economic Development Director
transmitting a draft questionnaire from Lawrence Research of a draft mobile home survey
questionnaire.
Councilmember Garofalo spoke at length regarding the points in the draft survey questionnaire
which he believed could be improved.
Economic Development Director Biggs, in response to one of Councilmember Garofalo's
concerns, stated that questionnaire respondents would be selected on a random basis.
Councilmember Garofalo requested that the opening telephone question to the respondent be
revised to include wording that will assure recipients of the telephone call of the credibility of the
city survey.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green, to continue consideration of the draft mobile
home survey questionnaire to the April 7, 1997 Council meeting.
Councilmembers Sullivan and Harman stated that they believed the survey is acceptable as
presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff stated that she would like to vote on the item at this meeting and pass the
draft survey along with Councilmember Garofalo's suggestions to the Mobi[e Home Review
Committee who will be the final arbitrator.
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Mayor Bauer stated that he believes the questionnaire is not fair to the mobile home park owners.
He stated that the suggestions of Councilmember Garofalo were good ones.
Economic Development Director Biggs informed Council that the Mobile Home Review Board
specifically requested not to review the questionnaire as they wished to have the board remain
independent of the issue. It was determined that the Council liaisons to the Mobile Home Review
Board would be provided with Councilmember Garofalo's suggestions for the draft survey.
The motion made by Garofalo, second Green, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Harman
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT - TELE-WORKS, INC. - 24-HOUR -
7 DAY PER WEEK - AUTOMATED CITIZEN'S INFORMATION SYSTEM (ACTS) - CONTINUED
TO APRIL 7, 1997 (600.10)
Councilmember Garofalo stated his concern with the staff report, including that there is not a list in
his Council packet listing city's information as to cities of comparable size; maintenance costs;
track record; and spare parts.
In response to a question regarding the lack of competitive bid process on this project, the Public
Information Officer reported that there were not bids because another company does not offer this
service. The Public Information Officer reported further on the issue.
Councilmember Garofalo questioned how, with dwindling staff, the city will be able to respond to
calls received 24 hours a day. The Public Information Officer reported further, informing Council
of the types of information available which would allow hundreds of calls to be taken care of
through recorded replies.
Councilmember Garofalo stated his disagreement with the proposal.
Councilmember Sullivan requested that Councilmember Garofalo meet with the Public Information
Officer. The City Administrator informed Council that the cities which presently utilize this system
can be contacted regarding the experiences with this company.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Sullivan, to continue consideration of the Professional
Services Contract between the City and Tele-Works, Incorporated for the purchase and installation
of the Automated Citizen's Information System to the April 7, 1997 Council meeting. The motion
carried unanimously.
Councilmember Julien clarified that she believed the Tele-Works, Incorporated system was meant
to get recorded city information such as street closures, etc. out to the public and not for the public
to leave voice mail messages to the city.
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF
ORANGE - WASTE FLOW CONTROL - APPROVED FRANCHISE HAULER
ACKNOWLEDGMENT WITH RAINBOW DISPOSAL - APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 3349 - APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO REFUSE,
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH RAINBOW DISPOSAL
(600,45)
The City Council considered a communication from the Assistant City Administrator regarding
the following issue: The cities in Orange County and the county itself are interested in
maintaining public ownership of the landfill disposal system. In order to assure this, the county
is working to contain their costs and establish adequate and predictable revenues to pay their
bills. The cities in the county are working to establish predictable gate fees at the lowest
possible cost for disposing of solid waste coming from their respective cities. The purpose of
this agreement is to attain these objectives. Otherwise the county will pursue consideration of
sale of the landfill system.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following communication on this
item had been provided to the City Council:
Communication received from the Assistant City Administrator from Vicki L. Wilson, Director,
Integrated Waste Management Department dated March 17, 1997 regarding revised Page
Nos. 5, 13, 19, 20, and 30 to the Waste Disposal Agreement
Assistant City Administrator Ray Silver presented a staff report.
Councilmember Harman complimented city staff, the Assistant City Administrator, and the City
Administrator for a job well done.
A motion was made by Harman, second Dettloff, to approve the following recommended
actions:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Supplemental Agreement
No. 2 to Refuse Collection And Disposal Service Franchise Agreement between the
County of Orange and the City of Huntington Beach.
2. Approve and authorize the Mayor aind City Clerk to execute the Waste Flow
Control/Approval of Franchise Hauler Acknowledgment between the City of Huntington
Beach and Rainbow Disposal and Rainbow Transfer and Recycling Companies.
and
3. Following a reading by title by the City Clerk, approve Introduction of Ordinance No. 3349 -
"An Ordinance Of The City Of Huntington Beach Amending The Franchise Of Rainbow
Disposal/Rainbow DisposallRainbow Transfer And Recycling Companies To Collect
Refuse."- (Approves Supplement No. 2 to Refuse Collection and Disposal Services
Franchise Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and Rainbow Disposal
and Rainbow Transfer and Recycling Companies) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute same.
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Councilmember Sullivan stated that he believed staff had done an excellent job and also
complimented Rainbow Disposal Company for going along with this issue as they had no
obligation to do so. Councilmember Sullivan gave reasons why he would vote against this item
as he opposes the concept of importing trash.
Ron Shenkman, representing Rainbow Disposal Company, at the request of Councilmember
Garofalo, reported on the city's recycling efforts.
Following a reading by title of Ordinance No. 3349 by the City Clerk, the motion made by
Harman, second Dettloff, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Sullivan
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) STATUS REPORT ON BOLSA CHICA SERVICE DELIVERY ISSUES -
STAFF DIRECTED TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH KOLL REAL ESTATE GROUP
AND THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY - AND REJECTED WATER SERVICE
PROPOSAL BY KOLL REAL ESTATE GROUP (SUMMER OF 1996) (440.60)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Administrator, Fire Chief, Library
Services Director, Public Works Director, and Police Chief submitting a status report on the
Library, Fire, Police and Public Works (including water and sewer) service delivery issues,
responses to the water service questions raised at the February 24, 1997 Council meeting,
and a reaffirmation on the City Council's direction regarding pursuit of the service agreements.
The City Administrator presented a staff report.
Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff spoke at length regarding the subject, including the reasons for her
belief that negotiations need to be continued with the Koll Real Estate Group. She outlined the
procedure which she believed could be followed to ensure that the Councilmembers and public
will be aware of proposals presented.
Councilmember Sullivan spoke regarding the Koll Company not meeting its responsibilities and
as a result, he is not interested in any'of its proposals.
Councilmember Green read a portion of Mr. Winchell's statement submitted during the Public
Comments portion of the meeting. He stated he believed the desire expressed in the
communication could be achieved with negotiation. He stated his agreement with the speaker
who during Public Comments spoke regarding the experience of the City of Newport Beach.
Councilmember Green also stated the need to review the financial data submitted by
Mr. Winchell.
Councilmember Harman presented reasons why he believed negotiations should not continue
with the Koll Real Estate Group.
Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff informed Council of the reasons why she was recommending
continued negotiations, stating that she wished to ensure protection of the city to the best of
her ability should a project be developed. Councilmember Julien stated her agreement with
Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff.
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The Mayor spoke regarding the agenda item and listed many issues needing to be resolved in
negotiations, including safety services with the goal of receiving a benefit in response times.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Julien, to direct the City Administrator, or his designee,
to continue negotiations with Koll Real Estate Group and the Orange County Fire Authority on
the Fire Service Agreement and to direct the City Administrator, or his designee, to continue
negotiations with Koll Real Estate Group and the County of Orange on the Library, Police,
Sewer and Traffic Related Service Agreements. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Julien, Dettloff, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Harman, Bauer
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Garofalo inquired as to whether any new information had been received as a
result of the Council meeting held February 24, 1997 regarding this issue.. The staff informed
Councilmember Garofalo that the developer had not made response.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Julien, to reject the Water Service proposal by Koll
Real Estate Group (Summer, 1996) and authorize the City Administrator, or his designee, to
evaluate any new written proposal from Koll Real Estate Group, if provided, and bring before
the City Council for consideration, and further directed that the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem be a
part of the analysis of the proposal together with the City Administrator and that when
Councilmembers receive information that it be made available to the public. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Harman, Bauer, Sullivan
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) CITY TREASURER SUMMARY - INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY -
JANUARY, 1997 -APPROVED (310.20)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Treasurer transmitting the Monthly
Investment Summary Review for January, 1997.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following communication on this
item had been provided to the City Council:
City Treasurer's Investment Summary Slide Report dated March 17, 1997 and a corrected
page of the City Treasurer's Portfolio Master Summary dated January 31, 1997
The City Treasurer presented a staff report. She stated that a corrected page of her report
had been distributed to the City Councilmembers.
Discussion was held regarding the new software being installed in the City Treasurer's Office.
The City Treasurer informed Council that she will be working with the City of San Clemente
which has similar software. She informed Council that hopefully in the second quarter she will
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present a report to Council regarding the progress. The City Treasurer stated that she hoped
to have a program established through electronic payment of water bills as well as a new
process for credit card payment.
Following review of the monthly report, a motion was made by Garofalo, second Sullivan, to
accept the Monthly Investment Report for January, 1997 pursuant to Section 17.0 of the
Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach. The motion carried by unanimous vote with
Councilmember Harman absent.
(CITY COUNCIL) ORDINANCE NO. 3348 - ADOPTED - NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO
INSTALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION RADIO NETWORK IN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY
(640.10)
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following communication on this
item had been provided to the City Council:
Replacement Page No. 30 to Request for Council Action from the Fire Chief and Public Works
Director dated March 3, 1997 regarding Ordinance No. 3348 for Non -Exclusive Franchise to
Install Wireless Communication Radio Network in City Right -of -Way
A motion was made by Green, second Sullivan, to adopt, by roll call vote, the following
ordinance after reading by title by the City Clerk: Ordinance No. 3348 - "An Ordinance Of The
City Of Huntington Beach Adding Chapter 12.48 To The Huntington Beach Municipal Code
Pertaining To Wireless Communications Radio Networks." The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harman
(CITY`COUNCIL) ORDINANCE NO. 3352 - LEASEBACK AUTHORIZATION - DEBT
FINANCING FOR PIER PLAZA CONSTRUCTION - COUNTYWIDE 800 MHz PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT - APPROVES PUBLIC LEASEBACK OF CERTAIN PUBLIC
LIBRARY FACILITIES WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY -
APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3352 (640.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the Administrative Services Director
informing Council that in order to proceed with debt financing of the Pier Plaza Project and the
800 MHz projects, an ordinance needs to be adopted authorizing a Central Library leaseback
arrangement between the city and Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority.
A motion was made by Green, second Sullivan, to approve, after reading by title by the City
Clerk, introduction of Ordinance No. 3352 - "An Ordinance Of The City Of Huntington Beach
Approving The Public Leaseback Of Certain Public Library Facilities With The Huntington
Beach Public Financing Authority." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harman
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(CITY COUNCIL) COUNCIL DIRECTED PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY OF GENERAL
PLAN AND ZONING - ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY PARCELS BETWEEN GOLDENWEST
AND 17TH STREETS - APPROVED (44G4G) C 4` 1 ". Zr 0 i
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Garofalo regarding
development patterns along Pacific Coast Highway between Goldenwest Street and 17th
Street.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green, to direct the Planning Commission to study
the General Plan and Zoning on parcels along Pacific Coast Highway between 17th Street and
Goldenwest Street to determine whether the current designations are appropriate.
In response to an inquiry by Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff regarding her understanding that issues
relative to the General Plan and zoning on these parcels had been resolved. Councilmember
Garofalo informed her that there were some lots that had not been considered in the General
Plan review.
The motion made by Garofalo, second Green, carried by unanimous vote with Councilmember
Harman absent.
(CITY COUNCIL) KEEPING CITIZENS INFORMED - A LETTER TO ALL RESIDENTS
SIGNED BY THE ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL - DEFERRED TO MAY, 1997
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Garofalo submitting a draft
letter/postcard "Taxpayer Payment And Services Statement" to be sent to the public, perhaps
through the water bill, which would include a City Budget Summary and which would request
citizen feedback.
Councilmember Garofalo presented reasons for his recommendation.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to approve the proposal submitted by
Councilman Garofalo relative to Keeping Citizens Informed - A Letter to All Residents Signed
by the City Council.
The City Administrator stated that he believes this is an excellent suggestion. He informed
Council that ht-v d eke .to. r`t� er gomncement of Councilmember Garofalo's proposal until
June when more budget information wilt b& available for dissemination to the public.
Mayor Bauer requested that all members of the Council be provided an opportunity to see the
informational material which will be provided to the citizens.
Councilmember Garofalo requested that the City Clerk agendize this issue for the
May 19, 1997 Council meeting.
The motion made by Garofalo, §econcV Teen, carried by unanimous�►E6 �e�o _
Harman absent:
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES FALZON TO THE FINANCE BOARD
ANNOUNCED (FILLS VACANCY OF TERRY DOLTON) (110.20)
Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff, pursuant to her communication in the City Council Agenda packet,
announced that Terry Dolton had resigned from the Finance Board. She announced her
appointment of Charles Falzon to the Finance Board.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPOINTMENT OF BOB EGAN AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO
ORANGE COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL BOARD - APPROVED (520.85)
On motion by Bauer, second Garofalo, the City Council appointed Bob Egan as the city's
representative to the Orange County Vector Control Board. The motion carried unanimously
with Councilmember Harman absent.
(CITY COUNCIL) REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION DELETING PREVAILING WAGE IN
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS -DEFERRED TO FUTURE MEETING (100.10)
The City Administrator presented a communication from Councilmember Sullivan stating that
as it appears that charter cities have the ability to enter construction contracts without paying
the lowest prevailing wage (union wage), that it is probable the city could save considerable
money by not having the prevailing wage in contracts.
Councilmember Sullivan requested that his recommendation that a resolution be prepared to
enable the city to enter into outside construction contracts without the necessity of the
contractors paying the lowest prevailing wages be deferred to a meeting when the full City
Council is in attendance.
ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Mayor adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, April 7, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber,
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk/Clerk
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City Clerk and ex-officio Cler 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
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