HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-26 (9)MINUTES
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
5:00 PM - Room B-8
6:00 PM - Council Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, January 26, 1998
An audio tape recording of the 5:00 p.m. portion
of this meeting and a video tape recording of the 6:00 p.m. portion
of this meeting are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dettloff called the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8.
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
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 and seconded , to recess the City Council to closed session to consider the
following items. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 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)
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Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give
instructions to the Agency's negotiator, David Biggs, Ray Silver and Murry Kane, regarding
negotiations with Waterfront Development LLC concerning the lease of the property commonly
known as the Waterfront Site, located at the northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Pacific
Coast Highway, APN 024-250-73; 024-250-76; and 024-250-49. Instruction will concern: price
and terms of payment. Subject: Waterfront Lease Renegotiations. (120.80)
RECONVENE
Mayor Dettloff reconvened the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency at 6:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Clerk Brockway read the names of James Lane, Keith Bohr and Eldon Bagstad. In
response to Mayor Dettloff the speakers indicated that they would prefer to speak following the
presentation of the staff report.
(CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) STUDY SESSION - PROPOSED PLANS
FOR HUNTINGTON CENTER MALL - PRESENTATION (460.30)
Mr. John Genovese, representing Macerich, presented a brief review of their efforts to revitalize
Huntington Center Mall. He spoke regarding the proposed theater complex, restaurants and
new retail establishments as well as plans to expand the existing retail at the Huntington Center
Mall.
Mr. Mike Lasley, Executive Architect, F&A Architects, referred to an aerial photograph and a
proposed site plan of the proposed renovation plans.
Mr. Richard Brett, F&A Architects, referred to artist renderings showing the beach theme and
nautical architecture and courtyard plans.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Green, Mr. Genovese stated if the City Councilmembers wish to
see an example of their work they should visit the city of Walnut Creek near San Francisco.
Discussion was held between the Councilmembers and the presenters regarding the reports.
Topics discussed included proposed timelines.
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(CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) STUDY SESSION - BLOCKS 1041105
REVIEW OF OWNER PARTICIPANT PROPOSALS - (MAIN 16TH 15TH STREETIWALNUT)
(410.20)
The City Council considered a memorandum from Economic Development Director Biggs dated
January 22, 1998, titled Block 1041105 Owner Participant Proposals. The proposals are
submitted by the seven Owner Participants of Blocks 104 and 105 for evaluation by the City
Council.
The seven Owner/Participants are Grand Pacific Resorts, Rutan & Tucker on behalf of Eldon
Bagstad, Frank Alfonso, CIM Group with Federal Realty, T.C. Management, Incorporated,
Abdelmuti Development Company and Jim and Victoria Lane.
Other documents presented were as follows: Communication to the City Council via Ray Silver,
Acting City Administrator/Executive Director titled Subject: Workshop Regarding Owner
Participant Proposals - Blocks 104 and 105. This document was prepared by Economic
Development Director Biggs.
Communication from Grand Pacific Resorts dated December 11, 1997, Subject. Proposal To
Develop Block 105.
1996 Annual Report - Federal Realty Investment Trust.
Report proposal from CIM Group Real Estate Services, titled Downtown Blocks 104 and 105
Owner Participant Development Qualification and Proposal.
Communication from James and Victoria Lane dated October 30, 1997, Subject: Downtown
Blocks 104 and 105 transmitting their Owner Participant Development Application.
Communication from Abdelmuti Development Company dated October 30, 1997, Subject
Request for Owner Participant Development Qualifications - Downtown Huntington Beach
blocks 104 and 105.
Communication from Frank Alfonso dated October 31, 1997 titled Property Location 119 Main
Street Huntington Beach, Assessors Parcel number 24-153-18 transmitting an Owner
Participant Development Application
Communication from Rutan & Tucker, LLP Attorney's At Law dated October 31, 1997, Subject:
Response to Request for Owner Participant Developer Qualifications Downtown Huntington
Beach, Blocks 104 and 105.
Document titled Owner Participant Development Qualifications, Subject: Main/Pier
Redevelopment Block 104 Main Street properties Huntington Beach California submitted by
T.C. Management Incorporated, Huntington Beach.
Economic Development Director Biggs presented a slide report dated January 26, 1998, titled
Block 104 and 105 Proposals, City Council Study Session, January 26, 1998.
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Timothy Stripe, Co -President of Grand Pacific Resorts, Carlsbad California, representing Frank
Cracchiolo, presented a slide report titled Grand Pacific Resorts which reviewed their proposal
and showed their current projects, membership and affiliations with RCI. A slide of a diagram of
a floor plan was also shown.
Economic Development Director Biggs reported on the parking provision requirements and Mr.
Stripe commented on the proposed cost as related to their plan.
Economic Development Director Biggs responded to questions regarding the provision for
goodwill payment to a property owner.
Eldon Bagstad, addressed Council stating that he was represented by the firm of Rutan &
Tucker. He stated that Jeff Otterman of Rutan & Tucker was unable to be present to represent
him at this meeting. He informed Council that he is committed to the plan.
City Clerk Brockway reported that she will be receiving copies of the slide reports given by the
speakers at this meeting. She stated that Economic Development Director Biggs had provided
a copy of the Economic Development Department slide report to her.
John Given, representing CIM Group with Federal Realty, addressed Council on behalf of Frank
Alfonso. He presented a slide report showing examples of the company's various
developments. He then presented slides showing renderings of their proposed project for the
City of Huntington Beach on 5th Street and properties fronting on Main Street and Pacific Coast
Highway. He stated this project was to be somewhat like their project completed in the City of
Pasadena.
Discussion was held between Council, Mr. Given and Economic Development Director Biggs
regarding aspects of the proposal including sales tax and tax increment and retail.
Mayor Pro Tern Green asked the developers to look at the view corridor on 3rd Street as an
example of what he.does not desire.
Discussion was held regarding the Lane property.
In response to Councilmember Harman, Mr. Avraham Shemesh, representing CIM Group
stated that they were optimistic in their efforts to obtain high quality tenants.
Discussion was held regarding their proposals including what their firm proposes to do
differently to make a workable plan.
Economic Development Director Biggs reported on sales tax per capita figures.
Keith Bohr representing T. C. Management Incorporated and the property owners Mulligan,
Draper and Mase; referred to the material and site plan in the staff report. He stated that their
plan could clean up Main Street and bring uniform design standards to the area. Mr. Bohr
stated reasons why he is a little pessimistic regarding the plans of CIM Group, including lack of
population in the non -summer months and lack of a nearby mail as is present in their other
developments. Mr. Bohr stated that there is a $10 million assistance plan being given by the
city to CIM Group if their proposal is approved. He suggested that one of the city's financial
consultants perform a review of the financial aspects.
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Discussion was held between Councilmembers and Mr. Bohr regarding the cost and proposed
financial return on the project.
Mike Adams representing Abdelmuti Development Company, which is also represented by Jeff
Oderman, Attorney at the Law Firm of Rutan & Tucker, reported that Mr. Abdelmuti would like
to see a continuation of the Downtown Master Plan which is office space; retail and business.
Mr. Adams stated that office space needs to be built up so that there will be people in the area
to frequent the downtown businesses. He stated that Mr. Adelmuti would like to put more retail
into his location. Mr. Adams referred to the schematic in the conceptual development site plan
for Mr. Abdelmuti's property that is contained in the Council packet.
Mr. Adams responded to Councilmember Sullivan's questions regarding the parking structure
proposed by Mr. Abdelmuti.
Mr. Jim Lane, owner of the property at 127 Main Street, spoke regarding their plan which he
believes meets Council's concerns_ He reviewed the proposal for his property. Mr. Lane stated
the assistance they are requesting from the City, including removing parking to provide a larger
area for people to meet and congregate.
Economic Development Director Biggs informed Council that Mr. Lane's report concluded the
presentations.
Acting City Administrator Silver reported on the steps the staff would like to take including
reviewing all the proposals and reporting back to the City Council in different areas, including
those of finances and compliance with the Specific Plan.
ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Dettloff adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach at 8:45 p.m. to the regular meetings to
be held on Monday February 2 1998, at 5:00 p-m. in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, California.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
Mayor hairman
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