HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-21MINUTES
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
5:00 PM - Room B-8
7:00 PM - Council Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, April 21, 1997
An audio tape recording of the 5:00 p.m. portion
of this meeting and a video tape recording of the 7:0❑ 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 COUNCIL/REDEVELOP MENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Dettloff, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo, (Harman arrived at 5:07 p.m.), (Bauer
arrived at 5:07 p.m.)
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no persons present to address Council regarding the closed session items
scheduled on the agenda.
MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - APPROVED (120.80)
A motion was made by Harman, second Garofalo, to recess the City Council to closed
session to consider the following items. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
The following closed sessions will be attended by Dick Whitmore, Whitmore, Johnson and
Bolanos - Special Counsel
Closed Session - City Council - Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation
of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c): One potential case.
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Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with
its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the city
is a party. The title of the litigation is 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 to confer with its Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c). (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. Subject: Huntington Beach
Firefighters Assn. 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 Municipal Employees Association/Management
Employees Organization (MEA/MEO) vs. City of Huntington Beach, Orange County Superior
Court Case No. Subject: Challenge to Personnel Commission Decision in Municipal
Employees Association/Management Employees Organization (MEA/MEO) vs. City of
Huntington Beach. (120.80)
Closed Session - City Council to confer with its legal counsel regarding pending litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54958.9(c). (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. Subject: Challenge to Personnel
Commission Decision in Municipal Employees Association/Management Employees
Organization (MEA/MEO) vs. City of Huntington Beach. (120.80)
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its
designated representatives William Osness, Personnel Director, and Daniel Casey, Esquire,
Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson, regarding labor relations matters - meet and confer with the
following employee organizations: Marine Safety Officers' Association, Police Officers'
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(c) 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 vs. KBL Cablesystems, dba Paragon - Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 76 22 29. Subject: City vs. KBL Cablesystems, dba
Paragon. (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 Bloom vs. City of Huntington Beach -
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 67 13 06 or Fourth District Civ. No. G015412.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c). (Based on existing facts and
circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding
whether to initiate litigation.) Subject: Bloom vs. Redevelopment Agency. (400.50)
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RECONVENE
The Mayor reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency in the Council Chamber.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN AT CLOSED SESSION OF MARCH 17, 1997 - SETTLEMENT
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNDERGROUND VS. CITY - CASE NO. OCSC 765997 (120.80)
The City Attorney referred to a communication from her office to the Mayor and City Council
dated March 20, 1997, Subject: Report of Action Taken at Closed Session - Settlement -
Southern Califomia Underground vs. City, Case No. OCSC 765997. She presented the
communication to the City Cleric.
The City Attorney stated that pursuant to statutory obligation for legislative body to comply with
Brown Act requirements by a "Report of Action Taken" in closed session (Government Code
§5495.1(a), (3), (B)), she was making the following announcement to Council:
"The City Council, by a vote of 7-0, on March 17, 1997, in closed session authorized
settlement of Southern California Underground v. City of Huntington Beach, Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 765997, by approving payment of $72,000 to Southern California
Underground in full and complete satisfaction of the matter."
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN AT CLOSED SESSION - TOLLING AGREEMENT - MILLS
LAND AND WATER CO. V. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH (120.80)
The City Attorney referred to a communication from her office to the Mayor and City Council
dated April 14, 1997, Subject. Report of Action Taken at Closed Session - Tolling Agreement -
Mills Land And Water Co. V. City of Huntington Beach. She presented the communication to
the City Clerk.
The City Attorney stated that pursuant to statutory obligation for legislative body to comply with
Brown Act requirements by a "Report of Action Taken" in closed session (Government Code
§5495.1(a), (3), (B)) (We have just received this report from outside counsel), she was making
the following announcement to Council:
"The City Council, by a vote of 7-0, on October 7, 1996, in closed session authorized the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the proposed amended tolling agreement between
the city and Mills Land and Water Company whereby the Mills Company will dismiss without
prejudice Mills Land and Water Co. v. City of Huntington Beach, Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 763624 and the appeal of the first Mills case will continue in the Appellate
Court."
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
Absent: None
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FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The flag ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Councilmember Green.
LATE COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCED BY THE CITY CLERK
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, the City Clerk announced the following late
communications regarding Agenda Items which had been received following the distribution of
the agenda:
Communication from Fire Chief dated April 21, 1997 regarding Harriett M. Wieder Regional
Park Fire and Emergency Access Conditions of Approval
Communication from County of Orange to the City Administrator dated April 17, 1997
requesting that the city initiate proceedings for the annexation of the unincorporated 49-acre
area into the city
Slide Report on Habitat For Humanity Agreements dated April 21, 1997
Communication from the Community Development Director dated April 18, 1997 regarding the
Design Review Board Recruitment
Communication from Brian Smith, Management Assistant dated April 21, 1997 including
attachments for the agendized item regarding the Veterans' War Memorial Agreement
Amendment
Slide Report - City Treasurer
Communication from Chuck Sheid dated April 21, 1997 regarding setting forth
recommendations relative to Council action
Specific Events Ordinance - Slide Report
PRESENTATION - To Mayor Ralph Bauer and Police Chief Ron Lowenberg from Arthur
Anderson, State of California, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety, of a grant in the amount
of $70,000 for improving traffic accident investigations. (160.40)
Chief Lowenberg spoke regarding how beneficial this grant award is to the City of Huntington
Beach. He introduced Bill Peterson, Senior Sergeant, Traffic Division Unit. The Police Chief
spoke regarding the Police Department's added responsibility of keeping the beach visitors
safe as well as the residents while they drive and walk in the community.
Mr. Anderson introduced Dennis Mall, Coordinator for the Police Traffic Services Program.
Mr. Anderson explained the benefits of the grant to the city.
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PRESENTATION - By Mayor Ralph Bauer and Fire Chief Mike Dolder to Don Boland, Fire
Protection Specialist, of a check in the amount of $1,500 and a plaque for his employee
suggestion entitled "Money for Nothing." The Fire Chief reported on Inspector Boland's
suggestion which has resulted in additional revenue of over $30,000 per year for the City of
Huntington Beach from two PCS antenna sites. (160.40)
PRESENTATION - By Mayor Ralph Bauer of a proclamation to Elaine Craft of the Women's
Division of the Chamber of Commerce proclaiming April 25, 1997 Arbor Day and celebrating
with the planting of six Eucalyptus Boralis trees in Gibbs Park. (160.40)
PRESENTATION - By Mayor Ralph Bauer and Jay Kreitz, Community Services Commission
Chair, of grants totaling $25,000 to support youth sports to eleven local youth groups as
follows: Tanya Grimes, American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region No. 117 and the
Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Beach representative - $744; Don Ludolph, American Youth
Soccer Association (AYSO) Region No. 3143 representative - $1,750; Dave Mass, Edison High
School Baseball representative- $750; Gale and Terri Coffman, Huntington Beach Girls
Softball representative - $1,000; Nick Tomaino, Huntington Beach High School Baseball
Booster Club representative - $1,250; JoAn Poirel, Huntington Beach High School Tennis
representative - $1,156; Paul Wood and Deann Schloboham, Huntington Beach High School
Track and Field Coach representative, - $850; Erin Lillard, Marina High School Aquatic Booster
Club representative - $1,000; Dwana Smith, North Huntington Beach Soccer Club
representative - $1,250; Pattie Hllywa, Robinwood Little League representative - $1,250; and
Fred Bennett, Dustin Hamaker, and Lindsay Connelly, Huntington Beach Pop Warner
representatives - $1,500. (160.40)
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING MAYOR OF CITY OF WESTMINSTER (120.70)
Councilmember Garofalo announced that Mayor Frank Fry, City of Westminster, was at the
UCI Medical Center due to an auto accident and that get well cards could be sent there.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PASSING OF BILL BILLITER, ORANGE COUNTY TIMES REPORTER
AND CITY RESIDENT (120.70)
Councilmember Garofalo announced with regret the passing of Bill Billiter, honored newspaper
reporter and long time resident of the City of Huntington Beach.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
BOB ZINNGRABE addressed Council regarding his acquisition of the Piranhas Arena Football
Franchise now headquartered in Huntington Beach. He extended an invitation to all to the first
official Huntington Beach Night at Arrowhead Pond Stadium on May 3, 1997.
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BOB BIDDLE, President, Huntington Beach Tomorrow, stated the organization's support for
the proactive attitude that Council and staff have taken relative to the agenda item regarding
Broad Criteria Objectives for Shea Business Properties - (Waterfront Development). He stated
they did have anxiety with respect to the language which references mixed use. He
questioned the recommendation on the agenda to appoint a subcommittee for the Huntington
Central Park Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report and referred to public surveys
taken in support of passive use. Mr. Biddle requested that if a subcommittee on this subject is
formed that Huntington Beach Tomorrow be allowed representation on the committee.
Mr. Biddle congratulated Councilmember Garofalo regarding his recent letter in the Los
Angeles Times concerning youth, education and crime and stated he hoped this message was
heard at the top level by the state lawmakers.
CHUCK BEAUREGARD, representing Save Our Kids, informed Council, in response to
Mr. Biddle's statement, the survey stated that Huntington Central Park should have passive
and active uses. He spoke regarding Save Our Kids support of the agenda item relative to
Peterson School youth sports field renovation. He requested that additional funding be
expended by the city for similar repair of fields, informing Council that youth groups would
volunteer to labor.
JERRY BUCHANAN, representing Huntington Beach City School District, spoke in support of
the agenda item pertaining to the Peterson School youth sports field renovation. He informed
Council of the benefits to the youth from this action.
DOUGLAS BEAUCHAMP, general contractor, spoke regarding the item presented by
Councilmember Sullivan on this evening's agenda relative to the deletion of prevailing wages
in construction contracts. He informed Council that it would depend on the activity as to
whether money will actually be saved; that if it is a highly technical skill that is required the
savings will not occur. He presented an example of his viewpoint. He stated that from his own
experience as a general contractor and from his experience in the trade, he would urge that
Council not take this action.
RICHARD MC GUIRE spoke in opposition to the agenda item presented by Councilmember
Sullivan regarding deletion of prevailing wages for Public Works contracts as he believes it
would be taking a step back in the City of Huntington Beach to take such action. He stated
that cutting back wages, among other things, cuts back buying power and standard of living.
JIM SHAW, Carpenters/Contractors Cooperation Committee, addressed Council in opposition
to the item presented by Councilmember Sullivan on the agenda relative to the deletion of
prevailing wage rates for Public Works contracts. He cited loss of taxes paid by city residents
involved in the trades and loss of health care coverage for these residents which would impose
a financial burden on the public. He urged Council to keep the City Mission Statement to
preserve the quality of life.
ED HESKETT, Carpenters/Contractors Cooperation Committee, informed Council that he had
put the prevailing wage rate document together of which they had been provided a copy. He
stated if Council had questions relative to this issue he would be glad to answer them.
Mr. Heskett stated the problem he believed there is for accepting the lowest responsible
bidder. He presented an example from the City of Shasta where a school had to be
condemned and demolished due to an award to a bidder who did not pay prevailing wages
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and -had workers who did not know what they were doing. He spoke regarding the social
consequences, including lowering the standard of living for trade persons.
PETE BYRNE addressed Council in opposition to the item presented by Councilmember
Sullivan on the agenda relative to the deletion of prevailing wage rates for Public Works
contracts. He stated by paying prevailing wage rates that the city will get a better quality
project, better workmanship, and the project will stand over time better. He informed Council
that he has worked on public works jobs that are low bid that have many problems such as
work getting covered up by concrete which cannot be caught by inspectors causing concrete
and walls to be torn out. He stated that prevailing wage does not necessarily mean taking a
union contractor, that he has worked on prevailing wage jobs that are 50 - 50 union and non-
union contractor.
DWIGHT KARR addressed Council regarding the item placed on the agenda by
Councilmember Sullivan regarding the deletion of prevailing wage rates on Public Works
contracts. He stated that as a Huntington Beach resident he is involved in his community and
patronizes city businesses. He informed Council that he had worked both union and non-
union jobs and stated that prevailing wage law benefits employers and employees. He stated
that currently he is a foreman on the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse. He
stated that he had been a foreman on the Cal Poly job and the Ziggerott Building in Laguna
Niguel and had seen the unskilled and untrained workers and the continual trouble and the
problems that they had in trying to get their job done.
WARREN CONDE addressed Council in opposition to the item placed on the agenda by
Councilmember Sullivan relative to deletion of prevailing wages rates on Public Works
contracts. He cited how working for prevailing wages had benefited him. He stated that he
believed this proposed action would show a disregard for the working family.
VI COWDEN read a "letter" from a beautiful white Egret expressing appreciation for the
stopover at the Bolsa Chica and opposing the Koil Development due to dogs and cats preying
on wildlife. The "letter" urged preservation of the mesa and requested no water for Koll.
AL SHADE, recurrent city lifeguard, Surf City Lifesaving Employees' Association (SCLEA),
distributed an employee package offered to those interested in becoming a city lifeguard. He
read the outstanding record of the lifeguards printed on the material which cited a record of
over 9 million visitors each year and over 2,000 rescues. He spoke regarding Page 2 of the
package which mandates wanting to know what persons do in their spare time. He stated his
concern that this was Orwellian in nature and requested Council action so that it does not
happen again.
JOHN BEEBE, Surf City Lifesaving Employees' Association (SCLEA), stated that lifeguard
towers are left closed on a busy weekend as there is no longer the interest of kids to serve.
He stated he and another experienced lifeguard are laid off because they have worked too
many hours. He read a letter to his operations supervisor written on April 13, 1997 requesting
an explanation as to his employment situation as well as stating the city can save money by
cutting labor but if someone dies in the water as a result, he hopes the decision makers will be
prepared to accept the responsibility.
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PATRICK GRAHAM, Surf City Lifesaving Employees' Association (SCLEA), stated that
Community Services Director Hagan and the City Administrator were misinformed last week
regarding their staffing problem; that there is not enough lifeguard staffing. He stated that
one-half of the active, scheduled Lifeguard III's which are the most experienced who replaced
the Marine Safety Officers are laid off right now and all will be laid off by July 1. He cited the
problems which he believes there are with a new procedure utilizing Golden West College and
the fact that the new lifeguards will start at more money than last year's hires. He stated that
SCLEA will agree to the arbitrator's decision including no pay raises.
TOPPER HORACK spoke regarding the proposal submitted by the Koll Company to the City
Administrator and the March 17, 1997 staff report. He commented on the police and fire
services aspect, including cost incurred by the taxpayers and lack of traffic impact and sewer
reports. Mr. Horack urged Council to vote "No" on this proposal stating that it should be sent to
the Koll Company postage due.
REMOVAL BY COUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN OF AGENDA ITEM REGARDING DELETION
OF PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS (100.10)
Councilmember Sullivan stated that he appreciated the comments on the item he had placed
on the agenda relative to deletion of prevailing wage rates for Public Works contracts. He
stated that he would pull this item from the agenda for the present time. Councilmember
Sullivan stated that he understands the City of San Diego has a similar procedure to what he
proposes and that he would like to study it. He stated that he will meet with the people who
have spoken tonight before bringing the item back to Council.
PLAZA ALMERIA PARKING PLAN - THIRD BLOCK WEST - SLIDE REPORT PRESENTED
BY COUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN (560.10)
Councilmember Sullivan displayed a chart to Council demonstrating his grave concerns
regarding the parking plan approved for Plaza Almeria due to the difficulty of pulling out from a
perpendicular stall; also that the parking plan is harmful for circulation.
The City Attorney informed Council that this was a nonagendized item.
A motion was made by Bauer, second Harman, that, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54954.2, Subsection B, Subsection 2, the City of Huntington Beach determines that
the need to take action on the Plaza Almeria Parking Plan - Third Block West - arose
subsequent to the agenda being posted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green
NOES: None
ABSENT: (Julien, Garofalo absent from the room)
Councilmember Sullivan presented a video showing examples of the problem. Councilmember
Sullivan stated that he believed it is illegal to cross a double line which drivers will have to do.
He stated that he believed this is an unsafe situation and it also makes it so that Main Street
will never become pedestrian oriented.
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The -City Attorney then cited the government code by which Council had been able to review
the video show which was not agendized.
ARBITRATOR'S REPORT REGARDING SURF CITY LIFESAVING EMPLOYEES'
ASSOCIATION (SCLEA) VS. CITY (560.10)
The City Administrator reported that the arbitrator's report regarding the Surf City Lifesaving
Employees' Association (SCLEA) vs. City would be available soon. Councilmember Garofalo
encouraged the City Administrator to work with staff to resolve the issues with SCLEA on other
than pay/salary. He stated these were good men and women who need some attention.
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) - APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 1997-98 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FAIR
HOUSING PLAN _ APPROVED AS AMENDED (340.70)
The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider the
following;
199 7198 Action Plan Activity Summary, TABLE IV
Community Development Block Grant
REVENUE: AMOUNT
CDBG 1997198 Entitlement Grant $1,732,000
Program Income 250,000
Reprogram Existing CDBG Grant Funds' 60,000
TOTAL CDBG FUNDS $2,042,000
Activity Types: A=Administration; PF=Public Facility; PI=Public Improvement; H=Housing; PS=Public
Services
Type
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES
AMOUNT
A
Administration
$309,764
A
Fair Housing Council of Orange County
36,636
H
Alley Renovation - Bridges America
79,090
H
Code Enforcement - Enhancement Areas
135,672
H
Housing Rehab (Admin & Loans)
169,300
H
Housing Rehab Loans - using the Program Income (estimated)
250,000
H
Security Lighting
24,000
PF
ADA Compliance for Civic Center
40,738
PF
Edison Community CenterlPark ADA Improvements
85,000
PF
Huntington Central Park -East Side Playground ADA2
80,000
PF
Oakview Branch Expansion
180,000
PI
Alabama St. Phase 2C1 Sewer - Design
20,500
PI
Sidewalk & Wheelchair Access Ramps
5,800
PI
Silver Ln-Heil to Glencoe Street Improvements
264,300
PI
Sycamore Ave Sewer
68,250
PS
Adult Day Services
10,000
PS
Boys & Girls Clubs of HB/FV
10,000
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1997198 Action Plan Activity Summary, TABLE IV (Continued)
Community Development Block Grant
Activity T es: A=Administration; PF=Public Facility; PI=Public Improvement; H=Housing; PS=Public
Services
Type PROPOSED ACTIVITIES
PS
Episcopal Service Alliance
PS
Feedback Foundation
PS
H. B. Community Clinic
PS
Interval House Crisis Center
PS
Literacy Volunteers of America
PS
O, C. Council on Aging
PS
Oakview Center
PS
Orange County Transportation Authority
PS
Police Dept. - Job Center
PS
Project Self -Sufficiency
PS
Seniors Outreach Program
TOTAL PROPOSED CDBG ACTIVITIES
AMOUNT
12,000
5,000
25,000
18,100
12,000
6,000
60,677
11,000
30,000
70,833
22,340
$2,042,000
' This amount is from a current grant year and is not officially part of the 1997198 Action Plan.
2 $60,000 of this activity is reprogrammed funds and will not be part of the 1997/98 Action Plan as evidenced in
the Activity Tables.
3 An additional $80,000 will be added to this project as funds become available through reprogramming current
funds.
HOME Investment Partnership
In an effort to expand and preserve its existing affordable housing stock, Huntington Beach
has worked with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to acquire
multifamily rental properties. These buildings are rehabilitated and then are made available to
persons below 60% of Orange County median income for a minimum of 30 years. The CHDO
must enter into an agreement with the City that outlines all of the affordability requirements,
property maintenance standards, and long-term monitoring requirements that are required by
HOME regulations. Other than administrative expenses, the $536,400 in 1997/98 HOME
dollars will be applied to the acquisition multi -family affordable housing projects. The following
activities are proposed for the 1997/98 HOME Program:
Allocation Administration Acquisition Rehabilitation Construction
97198 HOME $596,000 $59,600 $536,400 0
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Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and
posted.
The Economic Development Director presented a brief staff report.
Carol Runnel, Assistant Project Manager, presented a staff report using slides,
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Roy Richardson, Chairman of the Citizens Participation Advisory Board, addressed Council
regarding the meetings held by the board on the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) applications. He spoke regarding the two procedural modifications, one for staff and
one for the Board that he as chair had recommended.
Assistant Project Manager Runzel continued her presentation.
During the public hearing, the following communication was distributed to Council and the City
Clerk: Communication to the Mayor and City Council from Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff and
Councilmember Green, Council Liaisons to the Citizens Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)
dated April 21, 1997, Subject. 1997198 Action Plan - Council Liaison Report. Mayor Pro Tern
Dettloff reported on said communication. She informed Council that she and Councilmember
Green supported the recommendation of the Citizens Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)
with one change. She informed Council that the change proposed is to include the Gang
Prevention Program which meant that other programs regrettably would have to be reduced.
Councilmember Green stated that the Citizens Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) deserves
the praise of Council and citizens for the work they perform.
Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff announced the following three areas which the Council liaisons
recommend to be reduced:
1. Reduce the recommendation of $30,000 for the Job Center Program to $15,000.
2. Reduce the recommendation of $12,000 for the Literacy Volunteers of America to $5,000.
3. Reduce the recommendation of $6,000 for the Orange County Council on Aging to $5,000.
She stated that these modifications would allow $23,000 to be allocated to the Community
Services Program (CSP) to continue its partnership and work at Oakview.
Police Chief Lowenberg reported on Councilmember Garofalo's question regarding arrests of
undocumented persons, informing him of the procedures that are followed. The Police Chief
also responded regarding under what circumstances the city is reimbursed for keeping
prisoners in the city jail. He reported that there is a gang in the Oakview area.
Economic Development Director Biggs reported on the programs that are recommended for
funding that serve the Oakview area.
Mayor Bauer declared the public hearing open.
The City Clerk announced that the following late communications regarding this agenda item
had been distributed to Council:
Slide Report - Citizens Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) Recommendations
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
KIM DAVIS addressed Council in support of the scholarship funding for the Boys and Girls
Club of Huntington Valley.
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JUAN ROSALES spoke in support of the Boys and Girls Club computer repair program and
basketball activities. He informed Council that the Boys and Girls Club keeps children from
getting beat up or shot.
ERNESTO HURTADO spoke in support of the Boys and Girls Club teen program and the
benefits the children derive.
SANDRA LAMPERTS, Loehmann's 5 Points Shopping Center Manager, spoke in support of
the funding for the day laborer job center. She stated this center will help eliminate the blight
in the area. Ms. Lamperts spoke regarding the problems in the area caused by the day
workers, including leaving their bicycles and cars in the parking lot while they are picked up by
persons to go to work. She spoke regarding loitering and sanitation problems.
Councilmember Garofalo asked Ms. Lamperts if there were signs posted for cars not to park at
the center. Ms. Lamperts stated that there were but the center did not favor towing cars.
Councilmember Garofalo urged Ms. Lamperts to continue complaining regarding the situation
at the 5 Points Shopping Center.
Police Chief Lowenberg reported on the importance of having the ability to direct the day
laborers who are in different areas of the city to one location to await jobs.
JUSTIN TAFOLLA spoke in support of the Boys and Girls Club stating that they help boys and
girls with problems. He stated that it had benefited the children and that it would hurt kids if
funding was reduced.
SUSAN DAVIS spoke in support of the Boys and Girls Club and the benefits her family had
derived from the programs.
KIMBERLY LOVEJOY spoke regarding the importance of the Boys and Girls Club to her
family and the benefits which her children had received from the program.
VERONIQUE BRIGGS stated the importance of the Boys and Girls Club to children who may
not be fortunate enough to receive a scholarship as she has received. She spoke regarding
the benefits she received from the Boys and Girls Club programs. Miss Briggs stated that the
Boys and Girls Club was monitored and was like being at home where you are safe.
ANTHONY LOFTON, Boys and Girls Club volunteer, addressed Council in support of funding
for the club. He stated that he belonged to such a club in the Bronx, New York which had
helped him. He spoke regarding the benefits, particularly for minority youth. Mr. Lofton
informed Council that he believed cutting the funding would be closing a door on the youth.
He stated that he believed more funding should be allocated to allow the exploring of more
programs.
QUIN LINNBORN, representing Home Depot, spoke regarding the problem of day laborers at
Home Depot. He spoke in support of funding for the day laborers site. Mr. Linnborn
responded to Councilmember Julien's questions relative to the Santa Ana Home Depot where
there were still day laborers there. The Police Chief, in response to a question from Council,
stated that he does not believe that Santa Ana has a loitering ordinance.
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ANNA CAPOCCIAMA spoke regarding the problem of litter which she had believed was
caused by day laborers in her neighborhood, that by observation she had found the litter
problem was mostly caused by children. She stated that she placed a trash can in the problem
area of the tract. She spoke regarding the possibility of an accident on her street due to the
cars stopping for the day laborers. She stated the need for a day labor location to protect the
workers.
TOM MC CARTY, consultant to Home Depot, spoke regarding the communities which have
done positive things by having a location site for day laborers. He spoke in support of Home
Depot's position in this matter.
JACQUELINE CHEREWIDE, Executive Director of the Huntington Beach Community Clinic,
extended her appreciation for the allocation of funding. She stated that most of the funds
were for women and children. She spoke regarding the effects of the $10,000 reduction
stating that the recipients of the Huntington Beach Community Clinic's services are the women
who cut our hair and take care of our children. She responded to Councilmember Garofalo
regarding how many clients were Huntington Beach residents.
MIKEAL DLUGOS spoke in support of the Boys and Girls Club and requested Council support.
MARGUERITE DLUGOS stated the benefits her child with special needs received at the Boys
and Girls Club. She spoke regarding the importance of keeping the teen club open.
FRAN ANDRADE spoke on behalf of funding for the Oakview Library, gang prevention
program, and the day labor job center. She stated that most of the gang members are
citizens. She spoke regarding the importance of the Oakview area and the change in the
attitudes of the children and parents since the improvements in the area such as the library
have been made. Ms. Andrade spoke regarding the best alternative to the problems in the
Oakview area which she believes is the library. She stated that most of the children are
citizens, that a lot of money is being spent, that the need is great. Ms. Andrade spoke
regarding the history of the Oakview area. She invited all to Oakview Pride Day to be held in
May.
EVA LOMBARDO stated that she was a Latina and very fortunate to live in Huntington
Harbour. She spoke regarding the problems of families she has encountered as a volunteer.
Ms. Lombardo spoke regarding some of the problems that have been brought to her attention
by her household cleaning lady employee. She spoke regarding the benefits of the community
CSP Program.
GABRIELLA ADAME spoke in support of the gang prevention program.
RON SHENKMAN spoke in support of all of the programs for the Oakview area, particularly the
Oakview Branch Library. He stated the library was creating minds eager to learn and is
essential for many things including hope.
CORDULA DICK-MUEHLKE spoke in support of the adult day care services funding. She
informed Council regarding the service it provides for persons who need a protective day care
environment.
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GENEVA CASTILLO spoke in support of the Boys and Girls Club and the benefits the club's
programs had provided to her family.
YOLANDA HEARD -DEW addressed Council in support of the Boys and Girls Club funding.
She informed Council how the club had helped her family and requested that the funding not
be reduced. She stated that there are many disabled and special needs children using the
Boys and Girls Club.
TANYA GRIMES spoke in support of the Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley and its teen
program. She requested that the funding not be reduced. Ms. Grimes informed Council of the
improvements to the area since the teen club has been serving the youth. She stated that the
club will be receiving national recognition for its computer program. Ms. Grimes spoke
regarding the scholarship program. She responded to Councilmember Garofalo regarding the
statistics contained in their application.
DAVE BREES, Oakview Property Owners Association representative, complimented the
Citizens Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) for their willingness to encourage and permit a
high degree of citizen input of which their organization was a part. He spoke in support of the
gang prevention program and funds for the job center.
MEL KIMMEL, Oakview Property Owners Association representative, commended the
Advisory Board and its work. He spoke in support of the day laborjob center, security lighting,
and library funding.
JOHN EARL, volunteer, Oakview Library, spoke in support of funding for the Oakview Library
stating that the current budget does not reflect the Oakview community's needs. He stated
that he believed approval of the Oakview Library and literacy allocation would bring parity to
the area as compared with other library users.
WADE HAWLEY, president of the Literacy Volunteers, spoke regarding the functions of the
Literacy Volunteers of America --Huntington Valley. He stated his concern with the reduction in
the program proposed by Council. Mr. Hawley spoke regarding why he believes their services
are essential to the community and society in general.
TONY MAROTTA spoke regarding the benefits of the Boys and Girls Club. He stated that he
did not believe over 50% should be taken from their allocation. He informed Council that he
would like to see his son have the same opportunity that his other son had in attending the
club. He informed Council that kids and their parents need the Boys and Girls Club's help.
JUDITH SHENKMAN informed Council that last week she had sent to Council a FAX regarding
the Oakview Library expansion. She informed Councilmember Garofalo that she does not
believe this hearing is to debate the immigration issue. Ms. Shenkman spoke regarding the
benefits of the Oakview Library.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no further protests
filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
Councilmember Garofalo spoke regarding his beliefs and concerns regarding the specific
allocations. He presented his suggestions.
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The City Clerk announced, pursuant to the Brown Act, that she had just received from the City
Administrator a slide presentation by Councilman David Garofalo titled CDBG Funding: Some
Issues --Some Questions.
Following his slide presentation, Councilmember Garofalo spoke further stating that he
believed the process needed to be changed.
Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff spoke regarding the need to not cause divisiveness during the
allocation process.
Discussion was held between Councilmember Green and Ms. Runzel regarding the possibility
of whether any public service cap funds will become available for the Oakview Community
Center, Project Self -Sufficiency, and the Boys and Girls Club to allow them the funds originally
recommended by the Citizens Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). Councilmember Green
suggested that if there are any reallocation funds from the public service cap that the Boys and
Girls Club be placed in the top priority.
Councilmember Julien questioned whether $15,000 would give the job center a start.
The Police Chief responded regarding the gang prevention and the Boys and Girls Club
programs stating that to a certain degree they serve two different purposes relative to clientele.
Councilmember Garofalo, in response to Councilmember Julien, stated that the Fountain
Valley City Council and Westminster City Council allocated the program funding themselves
last week.
Councilmember Sullivan suggested cutting the job center to $10,000 thus saving $5,000 and
cutting $13,000 from Project Self -Sufficiency or to cut the job center completely.
In response to Councilmember Harman, Tanya Grimes, Executive Director, Boys and Girls
Clubs of Huntington Valley, informed Council that $1.8 million is the total budget for the
Huntington Valley Boys and Girls Club.
The Police Chief informed Council of the possibility that the gang prevention program and the
teen program could be consolidated in certain segments to save a portion of the money.
Carol Runzel, Assistant Project Manager, responded to the Mayor that if the Action Plan is
adopted at this meeting, there will not be a problem in amending the plan later.
At the request of Council, Max Madrid addressed Council regarding the gang prevention
program, stating that the program deals citywide, not just in the Oakview area.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Julien, to delete $8,000 from the Project Self -
Sufficiency Program which would leave the funding the same as last year, and to delete an
additional $5,000 from the day laborer center.
Councilmember Harman presented reasons why the recommendations of the Council liaisons
should be approved with perhaps some revisions to be made later.
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At the request of Council, Police Lieutenant Ochoa stated that working with $10,000 would be
tough and the job center could not remain open all week. He informed Council that $15,000
would cover one staff member four to five days per week.
Ms. Grimes informed Council that the $1.8 million are primarily for day care needs.
Councilmember Sullivan stated that he would like to see the businesses impacted by the day
labor situation donate the $5,000 shortage.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff, Economic Development Director Biggs reported on the
impact to Project Self -Sufficiency stating that Council would see an increase in the General
Fund such as had occurred last year.
The motion made by Sullivan, second Julien, to approve the 1997198 Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs as referenced as Attachment 1 to
the Request for Council Action dated April 21, 1997 for the amounts of $1,732,000 and
$596,000 respectively, and authorize its submission to the U. S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development and authorize the City Administrator to execute the required Certifications
with the following modifications:
1. To approve the recommendations set forth by the Council liaisons in their communication
dated April 21, 1997 titled 1997198 Action Plan —Council Liaison Report and as amended to
reflect the following:
1997198 Action Plan Activity Summary, TABLE IV (As Amended)
Community Development Block Grant
REVENUE:
CDBG 1997/98 Entitlement Grant
Program Income
Reprogram Existing CDBG Grant Funds'
TOTAL. CDBG FUNDS
A Administration
A Fair Housing Council of Orange County
H Alley Renovation - Bridges America
H Code Enforcement - Enhancement Areas
H Housing Rehab (Admin & Loans)
H Housing Rehab Loans - using the Program Income (estimated)
H Security Lighting
PF ADA Compliance for Civic Center
PF Edison Community Center/Park ADA Improvements
PF Huntington Central Park -East Side Playground ADA2
PF Oakview Branch Expansion
P1 Alabama St. Phase 2C1 Sewer- Design
PI Sidewalk & Wheelchair Access Ramps3
PI Silver Ln-Heil to Glencoe Street Improvements
PI Sycamore Ave Sewer
PS Adult Day Services
PS Boys & Girls Clubs of HBlFV [$23,000]
PS Community Service Program ($23,0001
AMOUNT
$1,732,000
250,000
60,000
$2,042,000
$309,764
36,636
79,090
135,672
169,300
250,000
24,000
40,738
85,000
80,000
180,000
20,500
5,800
264,300
68,250
10,000
10-988
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1997198 Action Plan Activity Summary, FABLE .IV (As Amended) - Continued
Community Development Block Grant
Activity TypesA=Administration; PF=Public Facility, Pl=Public Improvement; H=Housing; PS=Public
Services
Type
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES
PS
Episcopal Service Alliance
PS
Feedback Foundation
PS
H. B. Community Clinic
PS
Interval House Crisis Center
PS
Literacy Volunteers of America [$5,000]
PS
O. C. Council on Aging [$5,000]
PS
Oakview Center
PS
Orange County Transportation Authority
PS
Police Dept. - Job Center[$10,0001
PS
Project Self -Sufficiency [$62,8331
PS
Seniors Outreach Program
AMOUNT
12,000
5,000
25,000
18,100
60,677
11,000
22,340
TOTAL PROPOSED CDBG ACTIVITIES: $2,042,000
' This amount is from a current grant year and is not officially part of the 1997/98 Action Plan.
2 $60,000 of this activity is reprogrammed funds and will not be part of the 1997/98 Action Plan as evidenced in
the Activity Tables.
3 An additional $80,000 will be added to this project as funds become available through reprogramming current
funds.
The motion carried by the fallowing roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Harman, Dettloff, Bauer
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) FAIR HOUSING PLAN APPROVED (340.70)
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Julien, to approve the Fair Housing Plan as included
in the Action Plan as Appendix D to the Request for Council Action dated April 21, 1997 and
authorize its submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The motion
carried unanimously.
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING - HARRIETT M. WIEDER REGIONAL PARK -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-18 - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 97-9 -
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE - ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT NO. 521 - APPROVED AS AMENDED (420.40)
The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider the
following:
Applicant: County of Orange Public Facilities and Resources Department,
Harbors, Beaches and Parks Division
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Request: To permit the construction of Phase I of the Harriett M. Wieder
Regional Park. Phase I is for development of 51 acres (26 acres within
the City of Huntington Beach and 25 acres within the County) located
along Seapoint Street between Garfield Avenue and the existing
heliport property (adjacent to the Oceancrest Project). Phase I
consists of construction of the following improvements: a 5,000 square
foot interpretive center and 100 space parking lot, bicycle and
riding/hiking trails, vista points, native habitat restoration, and a three
(3) acre local park node (playground, turf and picnic area).
Location: 5801 Seapoint Street Coastal Development Permit No. 97-9 and
Conditional Use Permit No. 97-18 is for the portion of the Harriett M.
Wieder Regional Park in the city's jurisdiction that is located between
Garfield Avenue and Palm Avenue; the Addendum to Environmental
Impact Report No. 521 and the update of the General Development
Plan covers the entire park from Edwards Street to Pacific Coast
Highway.
Environmental Status: Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 521 was prepared by
the County of Orange to assess the environmental impacts associated
with update of the General Development Plan and development of
Phase I of the Regional Park. Prior to action on the project, the City
Council must review and act on the Addendum to the Environmental
Impact Report.
Coastal Zone Status: The project is located in the appealable jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone
and includes Coastal Development Permit No. 97-9, filed on
March 14, 1997, in conjunction with the above request.
The Coastal Development Permit hearing consists of a staff report, public hearing, City
Council discussion and action. The action taken by the City Council is final unless an
appeal is filed to the Coastal Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved party. Fallowing
City Council action, Coastal Development Permit No. 97-9 may be appealed to the Coastal
Commission pursuant to Section 245.32 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance or unless Title 14, Section 13573 of the California Administrative Code is
applicable. Said appeal must be in writing and must set forth in detail the actions and grounds
by and upon which the applicant or interested party deems himself aggrieved. Said appeal
must be submitted within ten (10) working days pursuant to Section 30603 of the Public
Resources Code, in writing to: California Coastal Commission, 245 W. Broadway, Suite 380,
Long Beach, California, 90801-1450. Attention: Theresa Henry.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and
posted.
The Community Development Director presented a staff report. She presented revisions to
Condition No. 4 as set forth in the communication from Fire Chief Michael Dolder dated
April 21, 1997. She informed Council of a new condition from the Public Works Director dated
April 17, 1997, Subject., Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park, Traffic Study For Park Entrance At
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Seapoint Street recommending that Condition No. 6 be deleted and replaced with the
following:
The Seapoint Street median island shall be modified to provide unobstructed view for the
required distance north of the proposed left tum opening. Median modifications shall be
designed subject to approval by the Public Works Department.
Councilmember Green spoke regarding the comments by Jan Thomas, Huntington Beach
Police Department Crime Prevention, contained in the staff report for safety conditions as they
pertain to the safety of children relative to the level of the parking lot and placement of berms
for an unobstructed view of patrol cars. The Police Chief responded to Councilmember
Green's questions stating that the Police Department recommendation is based upon what
they believe to be a sound recommendation and that Jan Thomas is the Police Department's
expert in crime prevention through environmental design and has had extensive training in this
area. He stated that in the Police Department's best professional judgment they believe
anytime there is a parking area, especially in a park, that it should be visible from the street,
not just for observance of the area by passing police officers but for neighbors in the area to
be able to help police monitor activities in the park. He stated that as pointed out in
Ms. Thomas' comments, the types of crimes that might occur in this area could very easily
victimize children so the Police Department feels it very important that the parking lot be more
visible from the street so that the Police Department's chances are increased to prevent those
types of crimes.
Councilmember Green stated that at the time a motion is made he would like to add another
condition-5 (f): for public safety purposes, the elevation of the parking lot and size of the
berms should be subject to review and approval by the Police Department.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff regarding what the three outstanding issues are, the
Community Development Director stated that the third issue under consideration is a
memorandum from the Public Works Department to her dated April 17, 1997--Response To
Planning Commission Request Relative To A Traffic Signal Warrant Study On Seapoint Street.
Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff confirmed with the Community Development Director that coming into
this hearing that every issue and concern that staff had is addressed and resolved.
Denny Turner, Manager, County of Orange Public Facilities and Resources Department,
Harbors, Beaches and Parks Design Division, responded to Councilmember Sullivan's
questions regarding the issue of the necessity to fill the ravine. He stated that there would no
loss of wetlands in this issue. He reported further on the matter.
Traffic Engineer Jim Otterson reported on the left turn situation site distance issue at the
proposed entrance to Wieder Park on Seapoint Street. He stated that it would not be at Doral
Drive but further north. He reported that they are in the process of a trafficipedestrian signal
warrant study; however, he cannot say at this time what the determination will be.
Councilmember Harman stated that he would like to place a condition on the project that the
county pay for the traffic signal.
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Denny Turner, Manager, County of Orange Public Facilities and Resources Department,
Harbors, Beaches and Parks Design Division, responded to Councilmember Harman's
question regarding a one-half basketball court, stating that it did not appear to be feasible.
The issue of reclaimed water as it pertained to contamination of fish at the Sully Miller Lake
was discussed and the Public Works Director stated that the runoff from the homes was more
likely to be an issue than Green Acres water.
Mayor Bauer informed the Council that he had spoken to Second District Supervisor Silva who
had informed him that there are no county funds available for county payment for a traffic
signal.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following late communications on
this item had been provided to the City Council:
Communication dated April 21, 1997 to the Mayor and Council from the Fire Chief titled
Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park Fire and Emergency Access Conditions of Approval
Communication from County of Orange to the City Administrator dated April 17, 1997
requesting that the city initiate proceedings for the annexation of the unincorporated 49-acre
area into the city
Mayor Bauer declared the public hearing open.
During the hearing, the following communications were introduced:
Communication dated April 17, 1997 from Jim Otterson, Traffic Engineer, to Julie Osugi,
Associate Planner, Subject. Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park --Traffic Study For Park
Entrance At Seapoint Street
Communication dated April 17, 1997 to the Community Development Director from Les Jones,
Public Works Director, Subject. Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park Response To Planning
Commission Requests
LAURA MADARIAGA addressed Council in favor of the county proposal and requested that it
not be changed at all. She stated that the county and staff had done a fine job and everyone
is happy. She spoke in opposition to the suggestion raised about moving the parking lot
entrance. Ms. Madariaga stated her opposition to a Planning Commissioner's
recommendation for a signal as her home backed Seapoint Street and she would have to hear
the sounds of cars speeding up to the signal, screeching to a halt, then speeding away from it;
also the fumes coming over their back wall. She stated there is a valid concern for safe
crossing; however, she cited reasons why she did not believe this is an issue, including other
areas of the city such as at Huntington Central Park coming down Edwards Street which is a
busy street; there is just a crosswalk at Inlet Drive.
Mayor Bauer commented to Ms. Madariaga regarding the importance of the development of
the park proceeding.
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Councilmember Green discussed with Ms. Madariaga what he believes is the importance of
following the Police Chief's recommendation relative to safety of children relative to the level of
the parking lot and berms as pertains to the visibility factor.
VICTOR LEIPZIG addressed Council in support of the park proposal as presented. He stated
delay could kill this park as the previous speaker and the Mayor have so eloquently stated.
TERRY DOLTON, representing the Amigos de Bolsa Chica, spoke regarding the history of the
park planning and the benefits of the park to the community.
There being no one further 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 Dettloff, second Garofalo, to approve the Addendum to Environmental
Impact Report No. 521 with recommended findings and mitigation measures as set forth in
Attachment No. 1 to the Request for Council Action dated April 21,1997. The motion carried
unanimously.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Julien, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 97-18
and Coastal Development Permit No. 97-9 for Phase 1 of the Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park
with recommended findings and revised conditions of approval as set forth in Attachment No. 1
to the Request for Council Action dated April 21, 1997 with the following revision to Condition
of Approval No. 4:
(1) That the Fire Department has reached an agreement with the County of Orange to satisfy
the Fire Department's safety needs.
a. Fire access roads shall be a minimum width of 12 feet 10 feet with a 2 foot stay
distance on each side.
(2) That the signal at Seapoint Street will be reviewed by the Public Works Commission and
action taken by Council at a later time.
(3) That we are in agreement as to where the left hand turn lane on Seapoint Street should be
placed according to the county's map.
and further that Condition of Approval No. 6 be deleted and replaced with the following:
The Seapoint Street median island shall be modified to provide unobstructed view for the
required distance north of the proposed left turn opening. Median modifications shall be
designed subject to approval by the Public Works Department.
A motion was made by Green, second Sullivan, to add the following condition on Page 21, (5),
(f) that for public safety purposes the elevation of the parking lot and the size of the berms
shall be subject to review and approval by the Police Department.
In response to a question by Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff, Mr. Turner, Manager of the County of
Orange Public Facilities and Resources Department, Harbors, Beaches and Parks Design
Division, reported on how this motion would impact the park development. He stated that the
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county wanted the police to be able to see into the parking lot. He stated that the parking lot
would be gated at the street and closed after hours. He stated that the parking lot is carefully
crafted so that residents across the street can see over the parking lot, so it is a fine balance
they have reached where police driving on Seapoint Street can see into the parking lot but
probably will not be able to see into it all the way along Seapoint Street because if they do
that, the residents can see into the parking lot as well. He stated he thinks the county can live
with the condition that states that the county will, in refining the grading plans and the final
construction documents for the park, work with the Police Department to ensure that there is a
public safety comfort level from the Police Department being able to visually see into that
parking area.
Councilmember Harman asked what would be the procedure for voting on the four
amendments. The Mayor stated that three are included in the motion; they were just restated
for the record. Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff stated the fourth amendment has been accepted as
worded by the county representative. The City Clerk asked if the wording Mr. Turner had just
stated could be worded by Council.
Councilmember Green stated that for public safety purposes, the elevation of the parking lot
and the size of the berms shall be subject to review and approval by the Huntington Beach
Police Department.
Mayor Bauer stated he would vote against that motion because it does not take into account
the needs of the homeowners across the street.
Councilmember Garofalo requested that Council craft the language as Mr. Turner suggested
that the county will endeavor to cooperate at its highest level with the Police Department to
create an environment that is both acceptable to the homeowners and local law enforcement;
that he is sure what he is suggesting is that they probably already have planned, kind of in the
berming, peaks and valleys so that there is intermittent view and perspective view versus a
constant view. He stated if that is acceptable to the maker of the motion, would Mayor Pro
Tem Dettloff craft the language. Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff stated that was acceptable to her if it
is to the county and that she thinks Councilmember Garofalo is just really paraphrasing what
Mr. Turner has said to Council. Mr. Turner stated it is acceptable to the county.
Councilmember Harman requested that Councilmember Green's/second Sullivan motion be
voted on separately from the other three. Councilmember Sullivan stated that he believed
there is agreement with everybody; that Councilmember Green is willing as is Mayor Pro Tem
Dettloff to accept the different language that the county had. Councilmember Green concurred
with Councilmember Sullivan to withdraw their original motion and go with the county.
Councilmember Green stated that there will be cooperation between the county and the Police
Department to see that the parking lot and the berms are approved standards of public safety.
Mayor Bauer stated he could vote for it if the homeowners across the street are included in the
process.
Following discussion regarding vote procedure, Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff stated that her motion
will include all of the three amendments plus the suggested amendment which includes the
police, homeowners, and the county. The motion made by Dettloff, second Julien carried
unanimously.
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A motion was made by Dettloff, second Julien, to approve in concept the Harriett M. Wieder
Regional Park General Development Plan and Resource Management Plan 1997 Update with
recommended findings as set forth in Attachment No. 1 to the Request for Council Action
dated April 21, 1997. The motion carried unanimously.
(CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN CITY
COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 97-28 - ADOPTED -
AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 281 - ADOPTED - REGARDING APPROVAL OF A
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK (CDBG) GRANT LOAN AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 7682 RONALD ROAD - APPROVED (600.30)
The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a joint public hearing pursuant to the
California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Sections 33000, et seq,
for the purpose of considering the approval of a proposed Disposition and Development
Agreement ("the Agreement") between the Agency and Habitat for Humanity of Orange
County, Incorporated, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Developer"). The
Agreement provides for the sale of approximately 9,085 square feet (or .21 acres) of real
property bounded by Ronald Road to the north, a 20 feet paved alley to the south, existing
multi -family housing to the west, and to the east (the "Site") to the Developer and the
construction thereon by the Developer of a three unit condominium development for very low
income households. The units created by this project will be credited to the housing
obligations of the Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Area of the City of Huntington Beach (the
"Project Area").
The purpose of the joint public hearing is to consider: 1. The proposed sale of real property
by the Agency to Developer; 2. The proposed terms and conditions of such sale of real
property; 3. The proposed Disposition and Development Agreement; and 4. All evidence and
testimony for and against the approval of the Disposition and Development Agreement and the
sale of real property and the terms and conditions therein.
The agency has prepared a Summary Report in connection with the Agreement which
describes and specifies: a. The cost to the Agency Agreement; b. The estimated value of the
interest to be sold, determined: (i) at the highest and best uses permitted under the
Redevelopment Plan and (ii) at the use and with the conditions, covenants, and development
costs required by the sale; c. The purchase price and an explanation of why the purchase
price is less than the fair market value of the interest to be conveyed (if applicable),
determined at the highest and best use consistent with the Redevelopment Plan; d. An
explanation of why the sale will assist in the elimination of blight; and e. Other pertinent
economic analysis.
The Economic Development Director presented a staff report.
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 on Habitat For Humanity Agreements dated April 21, 1997
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Mayor Bauer declared the public hearing open.
BARBARA UAMORE, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, spoke in support of the
proposed project.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Green, to adopt the following recommended actions:
Recommended City Council Motion:
Adopt Council Resolution No. 97-28 authorizing the transfer of 7682 Ronald Road to the
Redevelopment Agency for subsequent conveyance for Habitat for Humanity - "A
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Approving The Transfer
And Sale Of Certain Property Outside Of The Redevelopment Project Area, But in Benefit
To The Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Sub Area, To Habitat For Humanity Of Orange
County, Incorporated, A California Non -Profit Public Benefit Corporation; Approving The
Disposition And Development Agreement Pertaining Thereto; And Making Certain Findings
With Respect To Such Sale (7862 Ronald Road)."
and
2. Approve and authorize execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of an Agreement between
the City of Huntington Beach and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Incorporated for
Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds for a total of $163,000 in Community
Development Block Grant funds between the city and Habitat for Humanity.
Recommended Redevelopment Agency Motion:
1. Adopt Agency Resolution No. 281 of the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency
authorizing the sale and conveyance of 7682 Ronald Road to Habitat for Humanity for the
construction of three condominium units for ownership by very low income families - "A
Resolution Of The Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Huntington Beach Approving
The Sale Of Certain Property Outside Of The Redevelopment Project Area, But In Benefit
To The Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Sub Area, To Habitat For Humanity Of Orange
County, Incorporated, A California Non -Profit Public Benefit Corporation; Approving The
Disposition And Development Agreement Pertaining Thereto; And Making Certain Findings
With Respect To Such Disposition And Development Agreement And Such Safe (7862
Ronald Road)."
and
2. Approve and authorize execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement between
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach and Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County, Inc.
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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
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration:
Professional Services Contract and Approval of Insurance Requirements between the
Agency and Economic Development Systems (EDS)
Professional Services Contract between the City and Howard Schultz and Associates --For
Accounts Payable Auditing Services and Approval of Insurance Requirements
Agreement between City and Orange County Transportation Authority for Fund Exchange
Purchase of a Firefighting Water Drop Bucket for Police Helicopter
Agreement to Provide Staffing Services between the City of Huntington Beach and
Employment Services, Inc. --Lease of Temporary Fire Department Personnel for Fire Med
Membership Marketing Program
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Garofalo, second Green, Council approved the following Consent Calendar
items as recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) MINUTES - APPROVED AND ADOPTED
(120.65) - Approved and adopted minutes of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency
regular meeting of April 7, 1997.
(CITY COUNCIL) NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CORSICAN DRIVE STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS - GRGO AND GORDON GRBAVAC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY -
CC-1036 - APPROVED (600.60) - Accepted the improvements to the Corsican Drive Storm
Drain Improvements at a final contract cost of $61,813,90, completed by Grgo and Grbavac
Construction Company, Incorporated and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
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(CITY COUNCIL) DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENT - ROBERT EBERLE -
APPROVED (110.20) - Appointed Robert Eberle to a first term on the Design Review Board to
expire December 31, 2000.
(CITY COUNCIL) POSITION CLASSIFICATION - CONSULTANT SERVICES - HEAVY
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - APPROVED (320,45) -
Approved appropriation of $9,000 from the General Fund -Fund Balance to Account No. AS
176 3 90 for consultant services regarding Position Classification of Equipment Operators in
the Public Works Department.
(CITY COUNCIL) CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH V. TOSH, ET AL. - SUNNY'S FOOD AND
PARKING CONCESSION - WOCMC CASE NO. 227420 - CITY OPERATION OF BEACH
CONCESSIONS ON BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH - APPROVED (600.10) - Approved and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, in substantially the form presented, the Mutual
Release Agreement with Donald W. Tosh, Ted E. Christensen, and Tom A. Lewis regarding
the case entitled City of Huntington Beach v. Tosh, et ai. regarding operation of the beach
concessions on Balsa Chica State Beach.
(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) 1995-96 STATE CONTROLLER'S REPORT FOR FIVE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS - APPROVED (400.20) - Received and filed the State
Controllers Report for the 1995-96 fiscal year. (Prepared pursuant to S. 33081 of the State
Health and Safety Code "Redevelopment Law" and forwarded to the California Department of
Housing and Community Development.)
(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT
AGREEMENT APPROVAL FOR PACIFIC PARK VILLAS PROJECT - TALBERT-BEACH
PROJECT AREA - APPROVED (600.30) - Approved the borrower listed on the attachment to the
Request for Redevelopment Agency Action dated April 21, 1997, the amount of the loan, and the
specific property subject to trust deed and authorized the Chairperson and Agency Clerk to
execute the loan documents between the Agency and the participant as prepared by the City
Attorney, and authorized payment to be made to Tiempo Escrow in the amount of $35,000 on
behalf of the participants.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN AND UNRELIABLE TELEVISION EQUIPMENT
FOR HBTV-CHANNEL 3 - APPROVED (320.45) - Appropriated $5,509.92 from the Cable Fund
balance into the Channel 3 capital account for replacement of broken and unreliable equipment as
shown in Attachment A to the Request for Council Action dated April 21, 1997.
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(CITY COUNCIL) CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF ORANGE COUNTY TAXI ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAM - (OCTAP) - INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT - APPROVED (600.25) - Approved in
concept the Orange County Taxi Administration Program (OCTAP) Interagency Agreement as
prepared by the Orange County Transit Authority. (Conceptual approval of an agreement which
would uniformly administer the licensing and regulation of taxi operations throughout Orange
County.)
(CITY COUNCIL) CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT OF STATE LEGISLATION - REGARDING
PROPERTY TAX AND SALES TAX INEQUITIES - ACA-4 (AGUTAR) AB-95 (SWEENEY) SB-880
(CRAVEN) ABA 191 (WILDMAN) - TO REPEAL AND CORRECT AB-1191 - APPROVED (120.70)
1. Supported all ERAF and AB-1191, Proposition 172 bills introduced by the State Legislature that
will assist in correcting the property tax and Proposition 172 fund distribution inequities suffered by
the City of Huntington Beach; and 2. Directed the support be communicated to the State
Legislature and Governor; in writing by staff preparing Letters of Support for the Mayor's
signature, and verbally, if necessary, by City Council members as may be requested by
proponents of the City's position(s). (ACA-4 (Property Tax Allocation); AB 95 (Property Tax
Revenue); SB880 (Property Tax Revenue (Urgency); AB 334 (Revenue Allocation Local Safety
Services (Urgency)).
(CITY COUNCIL) AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS -
AMERICAN LEGION - VIETNAM WAR VETERANS OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A WAR MEMORIAL AND APPROVAL OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS -
APPROVED (600.10) -Approved amendments to the Contract between the City of Huntington
Beach and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (Chapters 11548 & 17368), the American Legion Post
No. 133, and the Vietnam War Veterans of Orange County and allowed the general contractor's
insurance coverage to name the City of Huntington Beach and the veterans groups as additionally
insured parties.
(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND APPROVAL
OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND (EDS) ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS - COMMERCIAL TENANT RECRUITMENT SERVICES - MAIN -
PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUBAREA - APPROVED (600.30)
The City Council considered a communication from the Economic Development Director
transmitting a proposed professional services contract between the Agency and Economic
Development Systems (EDS) relative to commercial tenant recruitment services.
Councilmember Harman gave reasons why he did not believe this contract should be
approved, including financial considerations and the fact that expertise is available in the
Economic Development Department.
Councilmember Garofalo gave reasons why he believed this contract was necessary due to
the critical needs of the area.
The Economic Development Director reported on reasons for his recommendation for
approval.
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A rriotion was made by Julien, second Dettloff, to approve and authorize execution by the
Chairman and Clerk of the Professional Services Contract between the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach and Economic Development Systems for Commercial
Tenant Recruitment Services which incorporates a waiver of errors and omissions insurance
requirements, to provide professional services in retail tenant recruitment over a period of up to
two years for a not -to -exceed cost of $130,000 including contingencies.
Councilmember Garofalo stated his reasons for opposing the proposed agreement, including the
fact that he believes businesses should be in partnership with the city and put their money on the
table. He recommended the proposed agreement be tabled for two weeks.
The Economic Development Director informed Council that he does have a $5,000 commitment
from Tillotson Developers and Shea Developers.
Pat Hearst, representative of Economic Development Systems (EDS), spoke regarding the plans
of the firm.
The motion made by Julien, second Dettloff, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green
NOES: Harman, Garofalo
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
HOWARD SCHULTZ AND ASSOCIATES - FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AUDITING
SERVICES AND APPROVAL OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - APPROVED AS
AMENDED (600.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the Deputy City
Administrator/Administrative Services Director recommending approval of a professional
services contract between the city and Howard Schultz and Associates for accounts payable
auditing services.
Councilmember Harman urged staff to upgrade the city's auditing capabilities. He requested
that a report be brought every three months to Council on the progress of this project.
A motion was made by Harman, second Sullivan, to 1. approve the Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach And Howard Schultz and Associates for
Accounts Payable Auditing Services to provide accounts payable auditing services with waiver
of 30-day notice of cancellation in event of non-payment of premiums, including that a report
be brought back to Council every three months regarding the progress of this project; and
2. approve the recommendation of the Settlement Committee that the Council waive
professional liability insurance due to the nature of the work performed. The Committee is
further recommending that the City waive workers compensation insurance since Howard
Schultz and Associates has no employees and utilizes independent contractors for the
services. (Review of city's disbursement history to ensure city is not paying too much for
goods or services.) The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUND EXCHANGE - DEFERRED TO MAY 5, 1997
(600.25)
The City Council considered a communication submitted by the Deputy City
Administrator/Administrative Services Director, the Public Works Director, and the Assistant
City Administrator recommending approval of an agreement between the city and the Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for fund exchange.
Councilmember Harman spoke regarding his dissatisfaction regarding working with the Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA), e.g., the striping requirements on Pacific Coast
Highway where the OCTA is holding the city up as well as paying $11,000 to the OCTA for the
Meals on Wheels Program. He stated that he believed the OCTA needed to be looked at
countywide and citywide.
A motion was made by Harman to approve the proposed agreement between the city and the
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for fund exchange. The motion made by
Harman was withdrawn prior to receiving a second.
Discussion was held regarding the need to establish a relationship between the city and the
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). A motion was made by Sullivan, second
Harman, to defer decision of the proposed agreement between the city and the Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for fund exchange to the meeting of May 5, 1997.
The motion carried by the following roil tail vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Dettloff
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) PURCHASE OF A FIREFIGHTING WATER DROP BUCKET FOR POLICE
HELICOPTER - APPROVED (320.45)
The City Council considered a communication from the Police Chief recommending the purchase
of a firefighting water drop bucket for the police helicopter.
Councilmember Harman asked what are the dispatch procedures for going outside the city with
the police water drop bucket. The City Administrator and Police Chief reported. The Police Chief
reported that the pilots are trained and certified by the State Department of Forestry and that the
city may be called on to participate by the Department of Forestry with reimbursement to the city at
a later date. The Police Chief stated that he would report back to Council on whether the city must
have outside obligations. The Fire Chief stated that he believed the city was obligated subject to
city availability.
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A motion was made by Harman, second Sullivan, to authorize the expenditure of $4,100 to
purchase a firefighting water drop bucket for the city's helicopter program. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
(CITY COUNCIL) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAFFING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INCORPORATED - LEASE OF
TEMPORARY FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL FOR FIRE MED MEMBERSHIP MARKETING
PROGRAM - APPROVED AS AMENDED - REPORT REQUESTED IN SIX MONTHS (600.10)
The City Council considered a proposed agreement between the city and Employment Services,
Incorporated for the lease of temporary Fire Department personnel for the Fire Med Membership
Marketing Program.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Harman, second Garofalo, to approve and authorize
execution of an Agreement to Provide Staffing Services between the City of Huntington Beach
and Employment Services, Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $94,863 annually to lease
personnel for the Fire Department's Fire Med Program and further to include a condition that a six
month status report be presented on this issue. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
(CITY COUNCIL) PETERSON SCHOOL YOUTH SPORTS FIELDS RENOVATION -
AMENDMENT TO BUDGET - SOUTH OF INDIANAPOLIS AVENUE - WEST OF BEACH
BOULEVARD - APPROVED (320.45)
The City Council considered a communication from the Community Services Director informing
Council of the need to renovate the turf at the re -opened Peterson School (Huntington Beach
City School District) to make it accessible to youth sports groups.
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 Chuck Sheid dated April 21, 1997 regarding setting forth
recommendations relative to Council action
The Community Services Director reported on the Council's questions relative to this issue.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Garofalo, to continue decision on the proposed
amendment to the budget for Peterson School youth sports fields renovation to the Council
meeting of May 5, 1997. The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Green
NOES. Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Garofalo
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Harman, to approve an amendment to the current year
budget by appropriating $128,149 for the installation of a new irrigation system and renovation
of the playing fields at Peterson School. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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(CITY COUNCIL) BROAD CRITERIA AND OBJECTIVES FOR SHEA BUSINESS
PROPERTIES - MORGAN BUSINESS PROPERTIES - 31 ACRE SITE - BOUNDED BY
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY -1 ST STREET - ATLANTA AVENUE - HUNTINGTON STREET -
APPROVED (440.80)
The City Council considered a communication from the Economic Development Director,
Community Development Director, Public Works Director and Assistant City Administrator
setting forth broad criteria and objectives for Shea Business Properties/Morgan Business
Properties for the 31-acre site bounded by Pacific Coast Highway, 1st Street, Atlanta Avenue,
and Huntington Street.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Garofalo, to approve Attachment No. 1 to the Request
for Council Action dated April 21, 1997 - the document titled City of Huntington Beach Broad
Criteria and Objectives for Shea/Morgan Stanley 31 Acres - Pacific Coast Highway -
Hunfington - Atlanta - First.
Councilmember Harman gave reasons for his concern, including that the downtown area has
not been completed which is necessary in order to know what will correspond with this
proposal. He cited noise concerns with residential in the rear of the property and the need to
mitigate noise impacts on nearby residents by use of sound barriers and buffers.
The Community Development Director stated that this item was meant to be general and the
law requires such review through CEQA. Councilmember Harman stated that he would concur
with the recommendation but would rather see it more specific and be on the checklist from
Council. He stated he was against mixed use and believes it should be deleted.
A motion was made by Sullivan to approve deleting mixed use.
Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff stated that she would like to add some creativity in design guidelines
but that she cannot agree with removing mixed use.
Economic Development Director Biggs stated that he believed language could be developed to
ease Council's concerns.
Jack Godard, Vice President/Manager, Commercial Properties Group, Shea Business
Properties, requested that as developers their hands not be tied.
Councilmember Sullivan withdrew his motion prior to receiving a second.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Garofalo, to approve Attachment No. 1 to the Request
for Council Action dated April 21, 1997 - the document titled City of Huntington Beach Broad
Criteria and Objectives for Shea/Morgan Stanley 31 Acres - Pacific Coast Highway -
Huntington - Atlanta - First as amended to incorporate commercial and residential into the
project which maximizes the amount of specialty retail, restaurants, entertainment, hospitality,
other visitor -serving uses and providing the opportunity for creative design and the needs of
the customers and residents. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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(CITY COUNCIL) CREATION OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR HUNTINGTON
CENTRAL PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - APPROVED -
COUNCILMEMBERS SULLIVAN AND HARMAN APPOINTED TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE
(120.25)
The City Council considered a communication from the Community Services Director informing
Council of the need to consider creating a City Council subcommittee to coordinate with the
city staff team and consultants in the preparation of the Huntington Central Park Specific Plan
and Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
A motion was made by Sullivan to create a Huntington Central Park Specific Plan and
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Council Subcommittee and to appoint two Councilmembers
to work with representatives from the Community Services Commission and Planning
Commission.
The Mayor appointed Councilmembers Sullivan and Harman.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he would vote for the recommended action; however, he
stated concern that there are two "Measure C" Council proponents assigned to the committee.
The motion made by Sullivan, second Harman, carried unanimously.
(CITY COUNCIL) CITY TREASURER SUMMARY - INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY -
FEBRUARY, 1997 - ACCEPTED (310.20)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Treasurer transmitting the Monthly
Investment Summary Review for February, 1997.
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 - City Treasurer
The City Treasurer reported that there was no significant change in her report. She informed
Council that there had been a decrease in the amount invested in the Local Agency
Investment Fund (LAIF) which represented a more diversified portfolio. She also brought
Council's attention to a new chart reflecting liquidity.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green, to accept the Monthly Investment Report for
February, 1997, pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington
Beach. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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(CITY COUNCIL) ORDINANCE NO. 3349 - ADOPTED - APPROVES SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO
REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN CITY AND RAINBOW DISPOSAL - RAINBOW TRANSFER AND RECYCLING
COMPANIES (600.45)
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Sullivan, to adopt, after a reading by title by the City
Clerk, Ordinance No. 3349 - "An Ordinance Of The City Of Huntington Beach Amending The
Franchise Of Rainbow Disposal/Rainbow Transfer And Recycling Companies To Collect
Refuse." The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
(CITY COUNCIL) ORDINANCE NO. 3350 - ADOPTED - AMENDS HOLLY-SEACLIFF
SPECIFIC PLAN - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 96-2 - SOUTH OF ELLIS AVENUE - NORTH OF
PALM AVENUE - WEST OF MAIN STREET - EAST OF CITY BOUNDARY (450,30)
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Sullivan, to adopt, after a reading by title by the City
Clerk, Ordinance No. 3350 - "An Ordinance Of The City Of Huntington Beach Amending The
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code By Amending The Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan (Code
Amendment No. 96-2)." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Sullivan
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) ORDINANCE NO. 3354 - APPROVED - GRANTS PIPELINE FRANCHISE
FOR TRANSPORTATION OF OIL - CONSENT CITY ASSIGNMENT FROM UNION OIL TO
TORCH OPERATION COMPANY (600.45)
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Sullivan, to adopt, after a reading by title by the City
Clerk, Ordinance No. 3354 - "An Ordinance Of The City Of Huntington Beach Granting To
Torch Operating Company A Franchise To Construct, Operate And Maintain A Pipeline
System For The Transportation Of Oil." The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
(CITY COUNCIL) DEFERRED FROM APRIL 7, 1997 - APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 3353 - SPECIFIC EVENTS PROCESS - AMENDMENT TO BUDGET
(640.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the Community Services Director
submitting a process for the city to receive specific event revenue in order to provide
accountability and to reimburse city departments for their costs to provide service for the
specific event.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Garofalo, to:
1. Approve the procedures presented herein for the Specific Events Committee Approval
Process and the tracking and department reimbursement from revenues received for
specific events;
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2. Approve an amendment to the current year budget by appropriating $191,599 into Non -
Departmental Specific Events and adjusting the estimated revenue for 1996/97 by the
same amount;
and
3. Approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3353, after reading by title by the City Clerk - "An
Ordinance Of The City Of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 5.68 Of The Huntington
Beach Municipal Code Pertaining To Specific Events Permit Applications, Permit Granting
Conditions And Permit Denial Conditions."
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
(CITY COUNCIL) DEFERRED FROM APRIL 7, 1997 - ACCESS TO BEACH PATH AT
SEAPOINT AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - DEFERRED TO MAY 5, 1997 (930.20)
Mayor Bauer, due to the lateness of the hour, deferred his item regarding access to the beach
path at Seapoint and Pacific Coast Highway to the next regularly scheduled City Council
meeting.
(CITY COUNCIL) DEFERRED FROM MARCH 17, 1997 - REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION
DELETING PREVAILING WAGE IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS - REMOVED FROM
AGENDA - TO RETURN AT LATER DATE (100.10)
Councilmember Sullivan earlier in the evening had informed the Council that he would defer
his request for resolution deleting prevailing wage in construction contracts to a future date
pending investigation of the process used in the City of San Diego and that at such time as it
returns as stated earlier in the meeting the person speaking on this issue would be involved.
COUNCILMEMBER GAROFALO'S COMMENTS REGARDING COASTAL COMMISSION
REJECTION OF OCEANCREST PROJECT - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 96-3 - ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT 96-3 - NEGATIVE DECLARATION 96-4 (440.50)
Councilmember Garofalo commented briefly on the Coastal Commission's rejection of the
Oceancrest Project and his letter accompanying the submittal of the project by staff to the
Coastal Commission.
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ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Mayor adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach at 1:40 a.m. to Friday, April 25, 1997 at 12:00 noon at the
Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California.
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City Clerk/Clerk
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City CI rk and ex-officio Clerk of1he City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
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Mayor/Chairman
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