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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-03MINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 5:00 PM - Room B-8 7:00 PM - Council Chamber Huntington Beach, California Monday, November 3, 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 COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL Present: Julien, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo Absent: Harman, Dettloff, Green PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION OR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (120.80) There were no persons present to address Council regarding the study session or closed session items scheduled on the agenda. MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - APPROVED (120.80) A motion was made by Garofalo, second Julien, to recess the City Council to closed session to consider the following items. The motion carried by unanimous vote with Councilmember Harman, Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff and Councilmember Green absent. Councilmember Harman, Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff and Councilmember Green arrived at the meeting at the beginning of the closed sessions. 314 Page 2 - Council/Agency Minutes - 11/03/97 Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives William Osness, Personnel Director, and Daniel Cassidy, Esquire, Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson, regarding labor relations matters - meet and confer with the following employee organizations: Marine Safety Officers' Association, Police Officers' Association, Police Management Association, Municipal Employees' Association, Management Employees' Organization, Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association, and Surf City Lifesaving Employees' Association. (120.80) Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(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 Metzger, etc. et. al. vs. City of Huntington Beach - Orange County Superior Court Case No. 764322. Subject: Metzger, etc. et. al. 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 Tierrasanta, Inc. v. City of Huntington Beach - Orange County Superior Court Case No. 77 59 93. Subject: Tierrasanta, Inc. v. 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 City of Huntington Beach v. Petersen Law Firm - Orange County Superior Court Case No. 78 24 93. Subject: City of Huntington Beach v. Petersen Law Firm. (120.80) RECONVENE Mayor Bauer reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency in the Council Chamber at 7:15 p.m. CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT 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 Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff. LATE COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCED BY THE CITY CLERK Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, the City Clerk Brockway announced the following late communications regarding Agenda Items which had been received following distribution of the agenda: 315 11/03/97 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 3 City Treasurer's Slide Report dated November 3, 1997 Minutes - Corrected Page No. 29 of the Minutes for the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Regular meeting held October 6, 1997. Corrects vote on the agenda item regarding Reconsideration of Appeal Filed by Gilda Keshavarzian and Mahavesh Keyranazar to the Planning Commission Denial Of A Revised Plan Conditional Use Permit No. 96-79 (18741 Jockey Circle) - Southwest of Ellis Avenue and Saddleback Lane Slide presentation from the Economic Development Department regarding the City of Huntington Beach Action Plan 1998-1999 Council Priorities and Guidelines Memorandum from Councilwoman Julien dated November 3, 1997 requesting an Amendment to Ordinance No. 3360 - Sign Ordinance regarding Internally Illuminated Industrial Signs. PRESENTATION - By Mayor Bauer and the City Council to the following women veterans of awards for Special Recognition of Women in Military Service for America Memorial, dedicated October 19, 1997 in Washington D.C.: Marie Fennell USMC and WIMSA, Valerie Erskine USMC, Faye Wilson Boughton US Coast Guard, Catherine Brown Army Air Corp, Mary O'Brien US Coast Guard, Mary Lou and Nick Peralta representing their daughter Lisa Steddens currently serving Active Air Force, Anita Bean Army Vet, June Ashton Army Vet, Christa Hicks WAC - currently on Active Duty, Diane Guiliano Vietnam Army Nurse and Rita Stonebraker. (160.40) PRESENTATION - Of a check in the amount of $12,819.66 to Mayor Bauer and the City Council by Members of the Fourth of July Board. (160.40) PUBLIC COMMENTS PAT DAVIS extended an invitation to the City Council and all persons present to attend the D.A.R.E. fair to be held at Huntington Mall, November 7-9, 1997. ANNELORE STOLZENBURG, PTSA President, Ocean View High School, spoke in support of the agenda item regarding appropriation of funds for consultant services for aquatic facility - joint project with Ocean View High School and Huntington Beach Union High School District. She informed Council that she believes this project would be an enhancement to the community. Ms. Stolzenburg stated that the need for students to be bussed would be eliminated which would be a financial gain. CHUCK BEAUREGARD representing Save Our Kids, spoke in support of the agenda item regarding appropriation of funds for consultant services for aquatic facility - joint project with Ocean View High School and Huntington Beach Union High School District. He thanked the City Council and staff for their efforts for youth in the community. 316 Page 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 11/03/97 WILLIAM CABLE spoke in support of the agenda item regarding appropriation of funds for consultant services for aquatic facility - joint project with Ocean View High School and Huntington Beach Union High School District. Mr. Cable stated that students are being bussed as far as the City of Tustin. He spoke regarding the mental and physical benefits of swimming for youth. MIKE CREVDA spoke in support of the agenda item regarding appropriation of funds for consultant services for aquatic facility - joint project with Ocean View High School and Huntington Beach Union High School District. Mr. Crevda informed Council that there is a strong commitment for the project from school administration, athletic staff, students and dedicated parents. He stated that it is very important that the facility be built in Huntington Beach at the Ocean View High School. MIKE CHRIST, Huntington Beach Police Officer, stated that he and other police officers had been contacted by MADD ( Mothers Against Drunk Driving), that an award was to be given at the Council meeting tonight to five Huntington Beach Police Officers in recognition of their drunk driving arrest efforts. He stated that someone had called and informed MADD that the presentation would not be made. He informed Council that he did not believe this was appropriate. Officer Christ stated that when he came to the city there were 250 applicants for two police officer positions and now there are only 14-16 for each opening. He stated because of the shortage in the Patrol Division other officers are now being assigned to patrol and the ability to be out looking for drunk drivers is decreased. He spoke regarding the problems of officers leaving the city stating that the salary offered by the city is inadequate. JAMES MULLER, Huntington Beach Police Officer, stated that Councilmembers had conducted their campaigns on city safety. He stated that the Police Department is severely understaffed. Officer Muller informed Council that only 19 Police Department applicants showed up and only ten applicants passed their oral board and some of them withdrew their applications. He spoke regarding response time problems of the Patrol Division. Officer Muller stated that the Police Officers are asking for a fair and equitable contract. ELIZABETH LYNN spoke regarding the downhill spiral of police officer's salaries. She spoke regarding the need for the police officers not to be among the worst paid in the state. BILL FOGARTY representing the Orange County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, spoke regarding the varied membership of the AFL-CIO and whose members who live in Huntington Beach. He spoke regarding the need to negotiate a contract. Mr. Fogarty informed Council of what collective bargaining should be. CINDY WICK spoke regarding the removal of parking on Garfield Avenue. She stated that the property owners had not been notified regarding the removal of trees. Ms. Wick stated that the meeting that should have been held last August was finally held this week after being requested again by the residents. She questioned where the 20 plus residents are supposed to park on Garfield Avenue. Acting City Administrator Silver spoke regarding the staff work on this matter, information which had been received from the City Attorney's Office. 317 11/03/97 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 5 Public Works Director Jones reported on the meeting held with the residents last week. He spoke regarding the issues involved. ED WICK stated that he has a building permit for his building issued 25 years ago, stating that parking on Garfield Avenue was included. He spoke regarding his belief that the city is ignoring the regulations in city documents. Mr. Wick stated that parking is allowed on arterial streets and cited an example of Goldenwest Street near Warner Avenue. He informed Council that there were ten other such examples he could cite. HYE CHA ICE stated that her massage parlor had been called a house of prostitution. She stated that raids had occurred on her business as well as other unfair practices of the Police Department. In response to Councilmember Harman, Police Chief representative Captain Poe reported. SUSANNE ICE stated that she believes the Police Department has generated an unrealistic ordinance that violates their basic civil rights. She spoke regarding the harassment which she believes she and her mother who is the owner of a massage establishment have received from the Police Department. JOHN SCHUESLER stated that he had spoken two weeks ago and had presented material regarding the proposed Goldenwest Street right-of-way acquisition. He asked why there has been a delay in the scheduling of the eminent domain hearing. Deputy City Administrator - Administrative Services Director Franz reported on the issue. Mr. Schuesler stated his opposition to how negotiations have been held. WENDY MELLO spoke regarding the city's infrastructure that needs repair and the injuries to her grandchild and her baby sitter from raised sidewalks. She distributed a real estate company flyer advertising high priced homes that will have infrastructure needs. She spoke regarding her recent need to call 911, stating that with these new homes there will not be so fast a response as she had received from the Police Department. JOE GUARNERA, Police Officer, informed Council that 21 years ago there was a "camp out" of applicantswanting to be police officers, which is unlike the "camp out" held tonight. He stated that $1,000,000 or thereabouts has been spent by Council on negotiations. He stated he hoped a contract would be settled immediately. LORI BICKFORD stated that policemen and policewomen put their lives on the line daily for the community in Huntington Beach and deserve a contract that reflects the risks and responsibilities of their jobs. CHARLIE MILLER stated he represents over 350 letter carrier families who work or live in the city. He stated the importance of the Police Department to him as a letter carrier. He stated that he also represents the Orange County Central Laborers Council Committee for Public Employees. He spoke regarding the areas of the police contract which he believes have been regressive. ku j Page 6 - Council/Agency Minutes - 11/03/97 Mayor Bauer stated that he would like the opportunity to inform the audience that it is not the desire of the City Council not to be responsive to its employees. He spoke regarding factors involved, including the need to support all areas of the city, not only employee salaries. He stated some past economic problems are being resolved and there is a strong intent of Council to be responsive and fair and to provide the compensation employees deserve. Councilmember Green stated the many areas of public safety for which funds must be allocated, such as traffic signals, flood control channels, pumps, sandbag machines, youth recreation facilities to assist youth in wholesome activities thus avoiding delinquency. REPORT FROM MAYOR PRO TEM DETTLOFF, CHAIR OF DOWNTOWN COMMITTEE (120.70) Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff, Chair of the Downtown Committee extended her appreciation and that of the entire Council for the safe Halloween for children provided by the downtown businesses and the business people of the Huntington Beach Mall. ACTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT REGARDING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF EDWARDS STREET (800.20) Acting City Administrator Silver announced that Edwards Street between Ellis and Talbert Avenues would be temporarily closed for the repair of pot holes. REPORT REGARDING CRYSTAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS Public Works Director Jones reported that Crystal Street improvements have been completed. (CITY COUNCIL) CITY TREASURER SEPTEMBER, 1997 INVESTMENT SUMMARY REVIEW (310.20) The City Council considered a communication from the City Treasurer transmitting the Monthly Investment Report for September, 1997. Earlier in the meeting, City Clerk Brockway had announced that the following communication on this item had been provided to the City Council: City Treasurer's Slide Report dated November 3, 1997 City Treasurer Freidenrich presented a report using slides. Councilmember Harman congratulated City Treasurer Freidenrich on a job well done. He requested more information relative to Chart No. 7 of the slide report relative to cash flow which the City Treasurer provided. 319 11/03/97 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 7 A motion was made by Dettloff, second Harman, following review of the report, to accept the Monthly Investment Report for September, 1997 pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach. The motion made by Dettloff, second Harman carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: (Councilmember Green out of the room) CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration: (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Minutes Solicitation of bids for cleaning of 54" storm drain line MSC-392 CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED On motion by Garofalo, second Sullivan, Council approved the following Consent Calendar items as recommended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: (Councilmember Green out of room) (CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED LICENSE AGREEMENTS WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (OCWD) - FOR INSTALLATION AND. GROUNDWATER MONITORING OF TWO WELLS_ - LOCATIONS: (HMB-6 SITE) NORTH/SOUTH VILLA NUEVA DRIVE, SOUTH OF SLATER AVENUE AND EAST OF EDWARDS STREET AND (OCWD-M38 SITE) WITHIN HUNTINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, NORTH OF GARFIELD AVENUE - (600.25) 1. Approved the granting of License Agreements with the Orange County Water District for the monitoring of each of two (2) wells; and 2. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the License Agreements. (CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE OAK VIEW LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT - CC-1047 - WESTBERG AND WHITE, INC. - WEST OF BEACH BOULEVARD - SOUTH OF WARNER AVENUE - (600.10) 1. Approved the selection of Westberg & White, Inc. for the preparation of the plans, specifications, and estimate for the design of the Oak View Library Expansion, CC-1047, for $23,000; 2. Authorized the Public Works Director to expend a total of $25,000 to cover the contract amount of $23,000, and supplemental expenditures of $2,000; and 3. Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional MCI Page 8 - Council/Agency Minutes - 11/03/97 Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Westberg & White Inc. to Prepare Plans and Specifications for Oak View Library Expansion for a fee of $23,000. (CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING SCHEDULE UPDATE - ASL CONSULTING ENGINEERS - (600.100 Approved and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk the Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and ASL Consulting Engineers for Updating of Water System Master Plan/Financing Plan in the amount of $30,800 with ASL Consulting Engineers. (CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF BONDS AND SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 14662 - PLC LAND COMPANY - HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN - EAST OF GOTHARD STREET - NORTH OF MAIN STREET-(420.60) Approved the release of PLC Land Company's Subdivision Agreement and Bond Nos. 3SM 886 088 00, 3SM 886 085 00, Tract No. 14662, American Motorists Insurance Company, the securities furnished for Faithful Performance, Labor & Material and Monuments respectively, and instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer, PLC Land Company of this action and the City Treasurer to notify the bonding company of this action. (CITY COUNCIL) APPOINTED ACTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO CENTRAL NET OPERATIONS AUTHORITY BOARD - (600.40) Appointed Ray Silver, Acting City Administrator, as Huntington Beach's Central Net Operations Authority (CNOA) Board Member replacing former City Administrator Michael Uberuaga, effective November 1, 1997. (CNOA Board Consists of the City Manager/City Administrator of the Cities of Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach.) (CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) APPROVED CONTINUATION OF MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE (MCC) PROGRAM - FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY AND CITY - (600.25) Approved the continuation of the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program in cooperation with the County of Orange, as set forth in Resolution No. 97-1 adopted by the City Council on January 6, 1997. (CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED - ALLIED ARTS BOARD REAPPOINTMENT - MARY LOU HUGHES - (110.20) Approved the reappointment of Mary Lou Hughes to the Allied Arts Board with a term to expire June 30, 2001. (CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AMENDMENT TO BUDGET FOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ALONG TRIDENT LANE, CATALINA CIRCLE, AND CASTLE DRIVE - MSC-389 - NOBEST, INC. - (600.90) Approved an amendment to the current year budget by appropriating $89,258 for incidental expenses required on MSC-389 for Repair and Replacement of Street Improvements along Trident Lane, Catalina Circle, and Castle Drive, contractor, Nobest, Inc. 321 11/03/97 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 9 (CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-77 - OPPOSING EXPANSION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT SERVICE BOUNDARIES - (1000.80) Adopted Resolution No. 97-77 - "A Resolution of the City of Huntington Beach Opposing Expansion of the Orange County Water District's Service Boundaries." Opposing expansion of the service boundaries until studies demonstrate that additional water demand from the basin will not adversely impact present member agencies. (CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND FIRE CHIEF MICHAEL DOLDER TO SERVE AS ACTING ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND MELANIE FALLON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, TO SERVE IN AN EXPANDED MANAGEMENT CAPACITY - (600.10) 1. Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Michael Dolder to serve as Acting Assistant City Administrator/Fire Chief until such time as the appointment of a permanent City Administrator and new management assignments are made; and 2. Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Melanie Fallon to serve in an expanded management capacity until such time as the appointment of a permanent City Administrator and new management assignments are made. (CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) APPROVED SALE AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP - OCEAN VIEW ESTATES - 7051 ELLIS AVENUE - MOBILE HOME UNIT NO. 36 (E. CLAUDE) - (600.30) redevelopment agency action: 1. Authorized the sale of Ocean View Estates Space No. 36 by the estate of Evelyn Claude to William Conway for $20,000.00; 2. Authorized Executive Director to execute documents necessary to deliver $35,339.80 to the purchase escrow as the or Agency's gap payment; and City Council Action: 1. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the rental agreement upon acceptance and execution by the prospective purchaser, William Conway. (CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) RECEIVED AND FILED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH - WATERFRONT HILTON, LLC - LEASE ASSIGNMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND PERMITS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT - APPROVED (600.30) - Received and directed the City Clerk/Clerk to File, on behalf of the City Council the Waterfront Hilton, LLC - Lease Assignment and Assumption Agreement, Redevelopment Agency Development Agreement, and Permits Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated July 3, 1997. (CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) MINUTES - DEFERRED TO NOVEMBER 17, 1997 (120.65) The City Council considered approval and adoption of the minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of October 6, 1997 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Earlier in the meeting, City Clerk Brockway had announced that the following communication on this item had been provided to the City Council by City Clerk Brockway. 322 Page 10 - Council/Agency Minutes - 11/03/97 Minutes - Corrected Page No. 29 of the Minutes for the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Regular meeting held October 6, 1997. Corrects vote on the agenda item regarding Reconsideration of Appeal Filed by Gilda Keshavarzian and Mahavesh Keyranazar to the Planning Commission denial Of A Revised Plan Conditional Use Permit No. 96-79 (18741 Jockey Circle) - Southwest of Ellis Avenue and Saddleback Lane Councilmember Harman informed Council that he had questions regarding the action taken on the reconsideration of appeal to the Planning Commission's denial of a revised plan for Conditional Use Permit No. 96-79. Councilmember Harman requested that City Attorney Hutton prepare a report clarifying the results of Council action on this item. In response to Councilmember Harman, City Clerk Brockway stated she would prefer deferral of action on the entire minutes rather than only the portion dealing with Conditional Use Permit No. 96-79. A motion was made by Harman, second Garofalo to defer adoption of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency minutes of October 6, 1997 to November 17,1997. The motion carried by unanimous vote. (CITY COUNCIL) AUTHORIZED SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR CLEANING OF 54" STORM DRAIN LINE MSC-392 - RUNNING PARALLEL TO THE WEST SIDE OF GOTHARD STREET BETWEEN WARNER AND SLATER AVENUES - BUDGET AMENDMENT - APPROVED (600.90) The City Council considered a communication from Public Works Director Jones recommending that bids be solicited for cleaning of a storm drain line running parallel to the west side of Gothard Street between Warner and Slater Avenues and further to approve an amendment to the current year budget. Public Works Director Jones, at the request of Councilmember Harman, reported on aspects of the proposed project. Councilmember Harman spoke regarding his concern that a plan be presented relative to prioritization of these types of items. A motion was made by Harman, second Garofalo to 1. Authorize the Public Works Director to obtain bids for the cleaning of the 54" storm drain line running parallel to the west side of Gothard Street between Warner and Slater Avenues, MSC-392 and 2. Approve an Amendment to the current year budget by appropriating $250,000 for the line cleaning. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: None 323 11/03/97 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 11 (CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR AQUATICS FACILITY - JOINT PROJECT WITH OCEAN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL AND HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (920.10) The City Council considered a communication from Community Services Director Hagan submitting for Council consideration the subject of whether the city should jointly fund with the Huntington Beach Union High School District the services of an aquatics facility consultant to prepare a preliminary site evaluation, conceptual plans, cost estimates, and related revenue for an Olympic size aquatics facility proposed for Ocean View High School. Community Services Director Hagan presented a staff report. Following discussion a motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to approve the following actions: 1. Review the concept of studying the feasibility of a joint project Olympic size aquatics facility at Ocean View High School (OVHS) with the Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD). and 2. Approve an Amendment to fiscal year 97/98 Park Acquisition and Development Fund Account No. E-SK-CS-716-6-10 by appropriating $15,000 to pay one-half of the $30,000 study on which the Huntington Beach Union High School District will be the lead agency. and 3. Approve the scope of services for the aquatics facility consultant. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: None (CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED GENERAL GUIDELINES AND PRIORITIES FOR THE 1998/99 ACTION PLAN, CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME PROGRAMS (340.70) The City Council considered a communication from Economic Development Director Biggs providing information regarding the City's Consolidated Plan which is a five year planning document for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs. The Consolidated Plan requires the City to adopt an annual Action Plan developed through a citizen participation process. This year Council is requested to set general guidelines and priorities for the 1998/99 Action Plan to assist the Citizen Participation Advisory Board in its deliberations. 324 Page 12 - Council/Agency Minutes - 11/03/97 Earlier in the meeting, City Clerk Brockway had announced that the following communication on this item had been provided to the City Council: Slide presentation from Economic Development Department regarding the City of Huntington Beach Action Plan 1998-1999 Council Priorities and Guidelines Jim Lamb, Project Manager, introduced Carol Runzel, Assistant Project Manager, who presented a staff report using slides. Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff spoke regarding the need for each of the Councilmembers to present their recommendations, if not tonight, to get their recommendations to the Citizen Participation Advisory Board. Councilmember Harman stated that last year he believed it was Council's preference to have grants made to organizations located in the city. Ms. Runzel spoke regarding this issue and clarified capital projects as opposed to administrative services. Councilmember Garofalo stated that the focus has to be how to take care of the most people in Huntington Beach with a limited amount of available funds. Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff stated that the goal mentioned by Councilmember Garofalo is the city's current goal and presented examples. A motion was made by Green, second Dettloff to approve the following actions: 1. Approve City Council General Guidelines and Priorities as outlined in Attachment No. 1 to the Request for Council Action dated November 3, 1997 for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs for the 1998-99 Action Plan pertaining to the City's Consolidated Plan. and 2. Hold a joint study session (adjourned regular meeting) of the City Council and the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) before finalizing the CPAB recommendations for the 1998-99 Action Plan. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Bauer recommended that he and Ms. Runzel compose a letter regarding the city's accomplishments with federal funds such as the Project Self -Sufficiency and the Literacy Volunteers projects. He stated that the Council could then critique the letter prior to sending it to appropriate persons in the federal government. Ms. Runzel informed Mayor Bauer that she would glad to join him in this project. 325 11/03/97 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 13 (CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3360 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 95-6 - SIGN CODE REWRITE (420.35) The City Council considered approval of the introduction of Ordinance No. 3360 and Zoning Text Amendment No. 95-6 - Sign Code Rewrite. Community Development Director Fallon presented a staff report and addressed the changes involved. Earlier in the meeting, City Clerk Brockway had announced that the following communication on this item had been provided to the City Council: Memorandum from Councilwoman Julien dated November 3, 1997 requesting an amendment to Ordinance No. 3360 - Sign Ordinance - Internally Illuminated Industrial Signs as follows: Amend Section 233.06 B to permit all freestanding and wall signs in industrial districts to be internally illuminated. Councilmember Julien reported on the reasons for her request for the amendment. Discussion was held by council. A motion was made by Julien, second Garofalo to approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3360 as amended by amending Section 233.06 B to permit all freestanding and wall signs in industrial districts to be internally illuminated - "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Amending Chapter 233 thereof Relating to Signs." Following a reading by title of Ordinance No. 3360 as amended, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: None (CITY COUNCIL) APPOINTMENT OF DIANE HEYDEN TO FOURTH OF JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCED (110.20) The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff dated October 17, 1997 announcing appointment of Diane Heyden as her representative on the Fourth of July Executive Board. Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff announced the appointment of Diane Heyden as her representative on the Fourth of July Executive Board. As this is one of the boards to which Councilmembers make individual appointments, a motion was not required. W:91 Page 14 - Council/Agency Minutes - 11/03/97 (CITY COUNCIL) REQUEST FOR CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK TO PREPARE A REPORT REGARDING HOW STATE PROPOSITION 208 AFFECTS THE CAMPAIGN PROVISIONS IN THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE - COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED (620.40) Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff informed the Council of the reasons for her request that a report be prepared regarding how State Proposition 208 affects the campaign provisions in the city's municipal code. City Attorney Hutton reported on the matter, informing Council that she had today distributed to the City Council a communication regarding the new state campaign financing law - Proposition 208. City Clerk Brockway was requested to comment on the matter. She informed the City Council of the importance of having the city's current municipal code amended in such a matter that she can provide the appropriate city laws to candidates and committees during the November 1998 General Municipal Election. City Clerk Brockway informed the Council that she will be attending a seminar the first week in December, at which time more material on Proposition 208 will be distributed by the state. Councilmember Harman spoke regarding the advisability of asking the Fair Political Practices Commission to conduct an instructional seminar. A motion was made by Harman, second Green to establish a committee composed of Councilmember Harman, Mayor Pro Tern Dettloff, City Attorney Hutton, City Clerk Brockway and others as may be appropriate, to study this issue. The motion carried unanimously. COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBER GAROFALO REGARDING INCIDENCES OF TERRORISM (510.20) Councilmember Garofalo spoke regarding his understanding that incidences of terrorism in the nation are anticipated to increase in the next ten years and inquired if the city had given thought to this matter. 327 11/03/97 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 15 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 9:45 p.m. to the regular meetings to be held on Monday November 17, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. Cit�k and ex-officio Clerk of e City Council of the City of Huntington Beach and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: 6L� A#'h 01 City Clerk/C,lerk Mayor/Chairman 328