HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-04-06 (15) MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
5:00 PM - Room B-8
7:00 PM - Council Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, April 6, 1998
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 Dettloff called the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8.
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, (Sullivan arrived at 5:10 p.m. and Garofalo arrived
at 5:15 p.m.)
Absent: Julien
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
ITEMS
There were no persons present to address Council regarding the study session or closed
session items scheduled on the agenda.
(CITY COUNCIL) STUDY SESSION -CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBERSHIP IN
PUBLIC CABLE TELEVISION AUTHORITY(PCTA) - FURTHER REPORT TO BE
PRESENTED IN 34 DAYS (140.60)
Rich Barnard presented a slide report titled Public Cable Television Authority(PCTA) dated
April 6,1998.
The slide presentation covered the following topics:
What is the PCTA?
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Brief history of the PCTA
Composition of the PCTA
PCTA Responsibilities
PCTA's strengths and weaknesses
Proposed modification to the JPA
City Council options
Councilmember Sullivan, who serves as a Director on the PCTA and Councilmember Bauer,
Alternate PCTA Director, reported on issues relative to the workings of the PCTA.
Councilmember Bauer stated that he believed that the city should withdraw from the PCTA.
Mary Morales, Executive Director of the PCTA, presented a report on issues including the
PCTA budget, changing technology and interest from the City of Orange to join the PCTA. She
spoke regarding how she believes some of the weaknesses in the PCTA can be fixed. Ms.
Morales stated that PCTA is planning to recommend that Time Warner rates be lowered and a
refund be made to subscribers. She stated that she is sure this recommendation of the PCTA
will be appealed to the Federal Communications Commission.
Councilmember Garofalo commented on the issues. He stated that he would like to see the city
make a proposal to re-write the PCTA Charter to have the vote based on the number of
subscribers per city rather than one man - one vote.
Councilmember Sullivan recommended that Council and staff submit questions and comments
to Ms. Morales for response and that a report be presented to Council as an agenda item in
30 days.
MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION -APPROVED (120.80)
A motion was made by Green, second Sullivan, to recess the City Council to closed session to
consider the following items. The motion carried by unanimous vote with Councilmember Julien
recorded absent.
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 SafetyOfficers' 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 54956.9(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 Grant v. City of Huntington Beach - Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 77 85 30. Subject: Grant v. City of Huntington Beach.
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. Montgomery Watson - Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 76 59 40. Subject: City of Huntington Beach v. Montgomery
Watson.
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. Peterson Law Firm - Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 78 24 93. Subject: City of Huntington Beach v. Petersen
Law Firm.
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 Boles v. City of Huntington Beach -Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 67 31 12. Subject: Boles v. City of Huntington Beach.
CLOSED SESSION REMOVED FROM AGENDA
City Attorney Hutton informed Council that the motion to recess to closed session did not cover
the closed session regarding the Spa of Hawaii and that this closed session was removed from
the agenda.
RECONVENE
Mayor Dettloff reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency
in the Council Chamber at 7:06 p.m.
The City Attorney reported that there were no actions taken by the City Council or
Redevelopment Agency in Closed Session that require a reporting as required by law
(Government Code 54957.1 (a) (3) (B)).
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
Absent: Julien
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FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The flag ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Mayor Pro Tern Green.
INVOCATION - Bruce Templeton, First Christian Church, Huntington Beach.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCES LATE COMMUNICATIONS WHICH PERTAIN TO ITEMS ON
THE AGENDA
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Brockway announced the following late
communications regarding Agenda Items which had been received following distribution of the
agenda:
Revised Page No. 17 of the April 6, 1998 agenda correcting the Council/Agency Adjournment
date from Monday, April 14,1998 to Tuesday, April 14,1998
Study Session Regarding: Public Cable Television Authority (A Slide Report dated April 6,1998
Communication from Community Development Director Fallon dated April 3,1998 transmitting a
substitute Draft Letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers clarifying the language pertaining
to public comment on the Army Corps of Engineers permit
Slide Report from Economic Development Director Biggs titled 1997-98 Action Plan
Slide show presentation from Councilmember Garofalo dated April 6,1998 regarding
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Five communications expressing opposition to the proposed signal at Talbert and Edwards as
follows: Communication from Mrs. Smith dated April 2,1998; Communication from Martin and
Denise Menichiello dated April 2,1998; Communication from Mrs. Hollander, dated April 4,1998;
Communication from Gordon M. Watson, President of the Country View Estates Homeowners
Association dated April 3,1998; a letter from Jerry Buchanan, Assistant Superintendent,
Huntington Beach City School District regarding school buses traveling on Edwards Street up
the hill to Ellis Avenue.
A communication from Acting Public Works Director Smith dated April 3,1998 in response to a
letter from Jerry Buchanan, Assistant Superintendent, Huntington Beach City School District
regarding school buses traveling on Edwards Street up the hill to Ellis Avenue.
The communication listed on Page 8 of the City Council Agenda is from the Acting Public
Works Director not the Economic Development Director;
Slide show presentation from Community Services Department dated April 3,1998 regarding an
overview of the Huntington Beach Parking Fees
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Communication from Mr. Abdelmuti, Abdelmuti Development Company dated April 6,1998 in
opposition to a complete closure of 5th Street and the elimination of the parking lot behind his
building
Communication from Mike Roberts, CR Companies, LLC, dated April 6,1998 in opposition to
consideration being given to the closure of 5th Street and to the consideration of an all
commercial development on Block 104 and 105
Slide Report from Economic Development Director Biggs Regarding: The Block 104113Iock 105
Development Proposals
Communication from John H. Tillotson, Jr., Tillotson Enterprises, dated April 6,1998 in
opposition to the closure of 5th Street
Slide show presentation from the Community Services Department dated April 6,1998
regarding the proposed contract with Schulte Sports Enterprises 95 for naming rights/co rporate
partnering relative to Pier Plaza
PRESENTATIONS OF CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION - By Mayor Dettloff and the City
Council, of Miss Huntington Beach, Rachael Bowe, Kristin Darnall, First Runner Up, and
Jennifer DeBritton, Second Runner Up and presentations of Certificates of Commendation.
Attending with Miss Huntington Beach and her Court is Mrs. Jackie Judd, Executive Director,
Miss Huntington Beach Scholarship Pageant. (160.40)
PRESENTATION - By Mayor Dettloff and the City Council to David Biggs, Economic
Development Director, Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 6-12, 1998, "Community
Development Grant Week". (120.60)
PRESENTATION - By Mayor Dettloff and the City Council to Huntington Beach High School
Model United Nations Teams whose members are both National and International Title
Winners. Advisors, Mr. Bill Seckington and Mr. Lynn Aase, Ms. Jill Hardy, and Principal Dr.
James Staunton. (160.40)
PRESENTATION - By Mayor Dettloff and the City Council to Marina Women's Lady Viking
Basketball Team, CIF Southern Section Champions. Pete Bonny, Head Coach, Steve Samperi
and Christa Yorke, Assistant Coaches, Athletic Director, Larry Doyle and Dr. Carol Osbrink,
Principal. (160.40)
PRESENTATION - By Mayor Dettloff and the City Council to Coaches and Players of Ocean
View High School's Boys Basketball Team who are CIF Southern Section Champions. Jim
Harris, Varsity Coach, Dan Johnson, Jimmy Harris, Rich Butler and Shawn Werner, Assistant
Coaches. Henry Hays, Sophomore Coach, John Huber and Matt Clark, Freshman Coaches.
Managers, Baron Newman and Matt Tanner. (160.40)
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PRESENTATION - By Mayor Dettloff and the City Council and representatives of Simple Green
to those organizations which participated in the Adopt-A-Beach Program. Robin Walter, AYSO,
Wayne Wolfe, Bolsa Chica Land Trust, Judy Rinker, Cub Scout Pack#278, Patty McGehee,
Costa Mesa High/Golden West College Transition Class, Mary Jo Jeffes, Council on Aging,
Myles Rubbelke, Cub Scout Pack#284, Cindy Perez, Cub Scout Pack 290, Rondi Nuno, Cub
Scout Pack#470, Tony Marcova, D.I.V.E.R.S, Maria Ezcurra, Dwyer Middle School,
Barbara Inskeep, Girl Scouts, Paul McLeith, Huntington Beach Exchange Club, Andy Verdone,
Huntington Beach High School Surf Team, Linda Hayward, Mesa View Middle School, Penny
Wiegand, OCCDMS, Janet Colley, West Grove Pony, Junette Gaskins, YMCA Indian Maidens.
(160,40)
ANNOUNCEMENT -APPOINTMENT OF RAY SILVER AS CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Mayor Dettloff announced the appointment of Ray Silver as City Administrator of the City of
Huntington Beach.
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT LINDA PITTEROFF
Mayor Dettloff announced that Linda Pitteroff was appointed to the position of Administrative
Assistant in the City Administrator's Office replacing recently retired Administrative Assistant
Pat Jones.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
JUANA MUELLER, Bolsa Chica Land Trust member, invited Council and staff and all members
of the public to the March For The Mesa event sponsored by the Bolsa Chica Land Trust. Ms.
Mueller introduced Joel Sheldon, Environmental Engineer and long time city resident. Mr.
Sheldon described the plans for the event which will begin at Warner Avenue and Pacific Coast
Highway. He distributed invitations to the March For The Mesa.
NANCY DONAVEN, Bolsa Chica Land Trust member, stressed the importance of sending the
proposed letters to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She stated that the Koll Company has
changed the name of the Bolsa Chica Mesa to the Warner Mesa, but that the area should still
be known as the Bolsa Chica Mesa.
EILEEN MURPHY, Bolsa Chica Land Trust member, stated that she recommends that the
letter to be sent by the City to the Koll Company should mention the Warner Mesa as well as
the Bolsa Chica Mesa as the Koll Company has changed the name. She expressed her
opinion that for the State to spend $90 million to restore the wetlands, then allow the Koll
Company to dump their urban runoff into the outer Bolsa Bay is absolutely ridiculous.
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JAN VANDERSLOOT, Bolsa Chica Land Trust member, thanked the Council for drawing up
the proposed letter to forward to the Array Corps of Engineers relative to the Balsa Chica
drainage. He asked the Council to consider two revisions to the proposed letter; one revision is
that because of these outfall structures the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers re-exert its
jurisdiction rather than exert its jurisdiction over the Mesa because in the past they have had
jurisdiction and that also that the phrase contrary to the public interest be placed in the letter.
WILLIAM CURTIS, informed Council that he was the owner of property located on both sides of
Magnolia Street. He stated that he is now convinced his property at is a wetlands. Mr. Curtis
informed Council he would now like to have the City Council support his effort to make it all tidal
flushing, with a lake 12 months a year and establish a sight-seeing operation. He stated that
his plans are supported by Mr. Miller of the Orange County Flood Control District. Mr. Curtis
stated this will be helpful to the city and that he has people who are interested in selling him
their mitigation credits. Mr. Curtis stated that he is not asking anyone for money. He
distributed informational material to Council.
GERALD CHAPMAN, requested that the agenda item regarding funds for Huntington Central
Park Equestrian Event Site improvements be approved and that it be clarified that if the entire
$80,000 is not spent that the horse show would only be responsible for what is spent and the
rest of the funds will be returned to the General Fund.
HOWARD SUBNICK, displayed a basketball and a chain saw which he stated is to
demonstrate the difference between apples and oranges. He referred to the comparison
between the citizens salary and police officers salary which was made by Councilmember
Sullivan during the recent debate.
GARY FINNEY, Fire Department employee, addressed Council regarding the issue of
comparing a Radio Shack employee and a firefighter which had been raised during the recent
debate between Councilmember Sullivan and Fire Captain Bruce Spencer. He presented a
slide report on the matter.
DARREN NEWTON, stated that he hoped for the city's sake and the employees' sake that
strong leadership ability take place and negotiations be resolved with the public safety
departments.
RONALD THOMPSON, stated that he believed there is money for pay raises and referred to
State and cable television tax revenues. He stated most cities provide 60-75% of their annual
budget for public safety and the City of Huntington Beach devotes 54% of its budget.
MIKE RAGSDALE, consultant with HR Consultants, stated that the city should not have wasted
time conducting a search for City Administrator and should have just appointed Ray Silver as
Ray Silver is qualified. He spoke regarding his conversations with the Personnel Director.and
stated that he had never received a phone call from the City Council in response to his calls
regarding the process. Mr. Ragsdale stated reasons why he opposed the Council's selection of
the search firm which assisted the City of San Diego in hiring Michael Uberuga as its City
Administrator.
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GARY BROOKS, Police Officer, stated that it is going on six years without a contract or pay
raise for the Police Department. He informed Council that he believes there is more common
ground than differences between the Police Department and Council. Officer Brooks spoke
regarding the low morale of the Police Department and as he understands it, the low morale of
the Fire Department, Public Safety in general and the whole of the city.
JOHN CONNER, retired firefighter, spoke regarding the debate between Councilmember
Sullivan and Fire Captain Bruce Spencer. He stated that he wished to make a point that the
firefighters serve county-wide at times and presented an example of the areas of the state
where the Huntington Beach Firefighters have served. He spoke regarding the instances of
injury and death of firefighters in the course of their service. Mr. Conner addressed Council in
opposition relative to the PERS issue.
SHARI DONOHO, representing the Moorhouse Family and the city's professional lifeguards,
addressed Council in support of agenda item relative to the acceptance and establishment of a
location for the Vincent G. Moorhouse Memorial Statue.
Councilmember Sullivan spoke regarding the reasons why he believed the comments made
tonight were not accurate including the comment regarding Radio Shack employees and the
issue relative to PERS. He stated that he has never conducted employee bashing, but has just
reported facts. He displayed a chart produced by the Finance Department on CPI versus salary
benefits.
Councilmember Bauer requested City Administrator Silver to confirm that salary raises have
been offered. City Administrator Silver reported.
Councilmember Harman asked what amount of money the city receives from Proposition 172
funds.
Deputy City Administrator Franz stated that $7 million is being taken from the city by the State
and $1 million is received from Proposition 172 funds.
The slide report presented by Councilmember Sullivan was presented to City Clerk Brockway.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS OF SUPPORT FOR THE SANTA ANA
RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY REQUESTS FOR FUNDING FOR STATE FLOOD
SUBVENTION PROGRAM AND ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM ON SANTA ANA RIVER MAINSTEM PROJECT (120.90)
The City Council considered a communication from Administration recommending that
Resolutions of support be prepared for the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency request
for funding for State Flood Subvention Program and the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Civil
Works Construction Program on the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project.
Councilmember Green presented a report regarding the reasons why he placed this agenda
item before Council.
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A motion was made by Green, second Bauer to approve the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution of the City of Huntington Beach
requesting support for increased Federal funding for Fiscal Year 1998-99 for the Army Corps of
Engineers Civil Works Construction Program on Santa Ana River Mainstem Project; and
2. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution of the City of Huntington Beach in
support of funding of the State Flood Control Subvention Funding for Fiscal Year 1998-99 and
3. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign these resolutions and forward them to each of
these bodies and further that the resolutions be forwarded to all other cities and that the matter
be placed on the Orange County League of Cities Agenda.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien, (Harman, Garofalo out of room)
CITY ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESSES THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY
Newly appointed City Administrator Silver thanked the City Council for his appointment as City
Administrator. He thanked his family and department heads, staff and citizens of the city for
contributing to his successful appointment.
(CITY COUNCIL) AUTHORIZE LETTERS AS AMENDED TO U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, THE KOLL COMPANY AND OTHERS REGARDING
PROPOSED BOLSA CHICA DRAINAGE STRUCTURES (440.60)
The City Council considered a communication from the Community Development Director
Fallon and Acting Public Works Director Smith transmitting pursuant to Council direction, letters
to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Koll Company, the County of Orange and other permit
issuing agencies relative to the proposed Balsa Chica Drainage Structures. Said letters have
been revised to provide for the Mayor's signature and to incorporate suggestions of
Councilmembers and the members of the public who spoke on the matter at the March 16,
1998 Council meeting.
Community Development Director Fallon reported relative to the communication announced
earlier in the meeting by City Clerk Brockway dated April 3,1998 (Substitute Draft Letter To the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers clarifying the language pertaining to public comment on the
Army Corps of Engineers permit).
At the request of Councilmember Garofalo, City Administrator Silver reported on the consultants
who were working for the city on this issue and the difference between a Nationwide Permit and
an Individual Permit.
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Councilmember Garofalo stated that he believed the difference in permits was relative to the
amount of acreage involved. Councilmember Garofalo stated that he believed the word
potential needs to be inserted as the first word of Paragraph Nos. 1 and 2 in the Substitute
Letter.
Councilmember Harman stated that the words contrary to public interest should be inserted as
well as requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to re-exert their control rather than exert
Mayor Pro Tern Green stated that he did not want to include the word re-exert if it was only
waterways jurisdiction and not jurisdiction of the Mesa which the Army Corps of Engineers had
previous control over.
A motion was made by Harman, second Sullivan to approve the following recommended action:
Authorize the Mayor to sign letters to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Koll Company, the
County of Orange and other permit issuing agencies requesting an opportunity for the City and
public to review and comment on all Bolsa Chica permit applications and further to include the
words contrary to public interest and further if the staff determines that the Army Corps of
Engineers at one time had jurisdiction that the word re-exert be included.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES: Garofalo
ABSENT: Julien
A motion was made by Green, second Garofalo that the word potential be included as the first
word on Paragraph Nos. 1 and 2 of the Substitute Letter.
The motion failed by the following roll call tie vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Garofalo
NOES: Harman, Bauer, Sullivan
ABSENT: Julien
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCES LATE COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC WORKS HEART BEAT OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH-REPORT REGARDING POTHOLES AND THEIR CAUSES AND
COUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN'S SLIDE REPORT REGARDING: POLICE OFFICER CPI VS.
SALARYIBENEFIT INCREASES
City Clerk Brockway announced that she had copies of the Public Works report titled Public
Works Heart Beat of Huntington Beach - Regarding Potholes And Their Causes prepared by
the Public Works Department. She stated that she had also been provided with a copy of
Councilmember Sullivan's slide report presented earlier in the meeting by Councilmember
Sullivan titled Police Officer CPI Versus Salary/Benefit Increases.
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(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT TO COUNCIL REGARDING: GARAGE LOCATED AT 927 10TH
STREET ON WHICH SUBJECT AROSE DURING PUBLIC COMMENTS AT MARCH 16, 1998
COUNCIL MEETING (120.90)
The City Council considered a transmittal from City Administrator Silver of a report from
Planning Director Zelefsky to the Planning Commission dated March 2, 1998 regarding code
provisions on a garage located at 927 10th Street. This subject arose at the March 16, 1998
Council meeting at which time staff informed Council a report would be provided to Council at
this meeting.
Community Development Director Fallon presented a staff report.
Mike Strange, Senior Planner, reported on the new home which is proposed to be built at which
time this code violation would be rectified.
Senior Planner Strange responded to questions of Council.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT REGARDING STREET POTHOLES AND THEIR
CAUSES
Acting Public Works Director Smith presented a slide report titled Public Works The Heart Beat
of Huntington Beach, regarding street potholes and their causes.
Councilmember Harman requested that if it does not take too much staff time, an inventory of
the main arterial streets, the condition of those streets - all the north - south streets and the
east-west streets and some kind of rating structure, whether they are in good, poor,
unsatisfactory condition, and what is it going to take to fix them. He requested some sort of
spread sheet on what is staffs plan and timeline, priorities and costs.
Don Noble, Maintenance Operations Manager, reported on various issues relating to potholes
on city streets.
Councilmember Bauer, in response to Councilmember Harman, stated that the County has not
restored AHFP (Arterial Highway Finance Program Funding).
Discussion was held regarding available County funding.
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(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING -APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 1998-99 FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)AND HOME PROGRAMS
(340.70)
Mayor Dettloff announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider the
following:
1998199 Action Plan CDBG Activity Summary, TABLE IV
Community Development Block Grant
CDBG REVENUE: AMOUNT
CDBG 1998I99 Entitlement Grant $1,672,000
Activities:
Administration $289,415
Fair Housing Council 44,985
Code Enforcement Program - 2 Officers 169,694
Security Lighting - Enhancement Areas 24,000
Housing Rehabilitation —Administration 94,100
Oak View Community Center- Expansion Design 7,500
Golden West College - Child Care Facility 99,992
Sewer repair- Enhancement Areas, various 256,600
Public Improvements - Washington Enhancement Area* 408,500
Community Services Department/OCTA contract for transportation 12,000
Project Self-Sufficiency 71,483
Senior Outreach Program 13,375
Adult Day Services 15,000
Boys & Girls Club - Financial Assistance 12,000
Boys & Girls Club -Teen Program 5,000
Community Service Program (Gang Prevention) 15,000
Episcopal Service Alliance (ESA) 10,000
H8 Community Clinic 30,000
Hotline 6,250
Interval House - the shelter's children's program 22,675
Literacy Volunteers of America 15,000
Oak View Community Center 35,017
OC Council on Aging - Ombudsman Services 6,000
Special Children's Connection - Child Care 5,000
Contingency Funds 3,414
TOTAL: $1,672,000
(*$66,000 in Reprogramming Funds are added to this figure, for a total of$474,000)
PROGRAM INCOME(Estimated): $270,000
Payments and interest received from housing rehab loans are made available for new loans
through a Revolving Loan fund.
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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. The following activities are proposed for the 1997198 HOME Program:
Allocation Administration Acquisition Rehabilitation
Construction
97198 HOME $636,000 $63,600 $572,400 0 0
The CP sets local policies and priorities for the development of a viable urban community by
providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities principally for low-and moderate-income persons. The city intends to extend and
strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-
profit and non-profit organizations in order to provide for the production and operation of
affordable housing; a suitable living environment improving the safety and livability of
neighborhoods; assistance to homeless persons and persons at risk of becoming homeless to
obtain appropriate housing, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, familial status, or disability; and expand economic opportunities including job
creation and retention.
Economic Development Director Biggs and Carol Runzel, Assistant Project Manager, presented
a staff report utilizing slides.
In response to Councilmember Harman, Ms. Runzel, stated that the slide report designating
$35,000 to the Community Clinic was an error and that the amount is $30,000 .
Legal notice as provided by the Economic Development Department to the City Clerk's Office
had been mailed, published and posted.
City Clerk Brockway announced that the following communications had been provided to the
City Council:
Slide Report from Economic Development Director Biggs
Slide show presentation from Councilmember Garofalo dated April 6,1998 regarding
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
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Mayor Dettloff declared the public hearing open.
LINDA LIGHT, representing Literacy Volunteers of America/Huntington Valley, requested
Council approval of the CPAB recommendation for$15,000 funding for the Literacy Volunteer
Program. Ms. Light reported on different programs offered by the Literacy Volunteers.
OLYMPIA SANTANA, literacy student, read a statement to the Council regarding her
experience as a person who has been tutored by a literacy volunteer tutor.
MARY DE SLOWER, President of Literacy Volunteers of America-Huntington Valley, thanked
Council for their past and present support of the literacy programs. She stated that the other
student who was to be present this evening was absent as he has passed a truck driving test
and is now working due to his having been tutored.
TANYA GRIMES, Executive Director of The Boys And Girls Club, addressed Council in support
of their programs including the child care program enabling parents to work and not be
dependent on welfare. She spoke regarding the teen program offered by the Boys and Girls
Club. Ms. Grimes informed Council of what the cuts proposed will mean to the Teen Program
and the Financial Assistance Program.
CINDY CONDICT, spoke regarding her bad experience with the Fair Housing Council. She
stated that it was through the efforts of Mayor Dettloff and Carol Runzel, Assistant Project
Manager, that had helped her through this crisis. She requested that Council see that the Fair
Housing Council carry through with the assistance that they provide to persons.
CORDULA DICK-MUEHLKE, spoke on behalf of the Adult Day Care Services of Orange
County. She stated that the ground-breaking at the Bushard Street and Indianapolis Avenue
location will be held soon. She informed Council of the importance of this Adult Day Care
Center to the community.
JANINE LIMAS, spoke in support of the Interval House and thanked Council for their past
support. She stated that the money will go to their children's program.
ROY RICHARDSON, CPAB member, spoke regarding the meetings held by the CPAB. He
recommended that the CPAB recommendations be approved.
There being no one to speak further on the matter and there being no further protests filed,
either oral or written, the hearing was closed by Mayor Dettloff.
Councilmember Garofalo presented a slide report titled Community Starts At Home dated
April 6,1998 which had been announced by City Clerk Brockway during the announcement of
Late Communications earlier in the meeting.
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A motion was made by Harman, second Green to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Approve the 1998/99 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME
Programs as referenced as Attachment 1, for the amounts of$1,672,000 and $638,000
respectively, for a program year to begin July 1, 1998 and end September 30, 1999, and
authorize its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and
authorize the City Administrator to execute the required Certifications.
2. Approve that if there is an increase in the Public Services cap, that the activities to receive
the funds would be 1) the Seniors Outreach Program and 2) the Huntington Beach Community
Clinic at an amount not to exceed the requested grant amount.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF PUBLIC WORKS DECISION ON
EDWARDS STREETITALBERT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSIDERATION BY
COUNCIL OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 97-311MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 97-25 (EDWARDS STREET IMPROVEMENTS) (420.80)
Communication from Acting Public Works Director Smith.
Mayor Dettloff announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider the
following:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach, Public Works Department.
Request: To widen Edwards Street between Ellis Avenue and Inlet Drive to its ultimate width
per the General Plan Circulation Element and reduce the south side of Talbert:Avenue between
Edwards Street and Fieldbury Lane.
Location: Edwards Street (segment north of Ellis Avenue and south of Inlet Drive, including
intersection of Talbert and Edwards) and Talbert Avenue (segment from Edwards Street to
Fieldbury Lane.)
Environmental Status: An initial environmental assessment (Mitigated Negative Declaration
No. 97-25) for the above item was processed and completed in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act. It was determined that the above items, with mitigation, would not
have any significant environmental effects and that a mitigated negative declaration is
warranted. This environmental assessment is on file at the City of Huntington Beach
Community Development Department.
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Coastal/Zone Status: The above item is located in the appealable jurisdiction of the Coastal
Zone and includes Coastal Development Permit No. 97-31, filed on November 17, 1997, in
conjunction with the above request.
The Coastal Development Permit hearing consists of a staff report, public hearing, City Council
discussion and action. City Council action on the above item may be appealed to the Coastal
Commission within ten (10)working days from the date of receipt of the notice of final City
action by the Coastal Commission pursuant to Section 245.32 of the Huntington Beach Zoning
and Subdivision Ordinance and Section 13110 of the California Code of Regulations. The
Coastal Commission address is South Coast Area office, 200 Oceangate, 10th Floor, Long
Beach, California 90802-4302.
Acting Public Works Director Smith presented a staff report.
Dave Webb, Acting Deputy City Engineer, presented a staff report.
Discussion was held between Council and Acting Deputy City Engineer Webb regarding the
rationale used for the recommendation for the proposed light at Talbert Avenue and Edwards
Street including the plan to leave the stop sign at Varsity Drive.
Legal notice as provided by the Public Works Department to the City Clerk's Office had been
mailed, published and posted.
City Clerk Brockway announced that the following communications had been provided to the
City Council:
Five communications expressing opposition to the proposed signal at Talbert and Edwards as
follows: Communication from Mrs. Smith dated April 2,1998; Communication from Martin and
Denise Menichiello dated April 2,1998; Communication from Mrs. Hollander, dated April 4,1998;
Communication from Gordon M. Watson, President of the Country View Estates Homeowners
Association dated April 3,1998; a letter from Jerry Buchanan,Assistant Superintendent,
Huntington Beach City School District regarding school buses traveling on Edwards Street up
the hill to Ellis Avenue.
Communication dated March 18,1998 from the Huntington Beach School District regarding the
impact to the district of a stop light at Edwards Street and Talbert Avenue as buses will have to
proceed up Edwards Hill at two miles per hour and hinder traffic.
A communication from Acting Public Works Director Smith dated April 3,1998 in response to a
letter from Jerry Buchanan,Assistant Superintendent, Huntington Beach City School District
regarding school buses traveling on Edwards Street up the hill to Ellis Avenue.
Also communications included in the City Council Agenda Packet from Ms. Reed dated
April 3,1998 and from John Fisher dated April 2,1998 in opposition to a traffic signal at Talbert
Avenue and Edwards Street.
City Clerk Brockway announced that communication listed on Page 8 of the Council Agenda is
from the Acting Public Works Director rather than the Economic Development Director
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Mayor Dettloff declared the public hearing open.
THOMAS BURKET, stated that he believed from a purely technical standpoint that the Public
Works Department plan approved at the last Public Works Commission meeting is a good
solution and more importantly from a socio-economic standpoint. He stated that it benefits the
most local residents and adversely impacts the fewest of the local residents.
BETTY JONES, spoke in favor of the staff recommendations. She stated that she believes the
traffic signal and a marked crosswalk is a necessity. She stated that she realizes the
residences backing up to the traffic signal will be impacted, but that it is a matter of safety.
JERRY JONES, spoke in support of the traffic signal and crosswalk. He spoke regarding the
first recommendation on this matter which the people because of safety issues requested
another action. He stated that he believed the alternative put the children at severe hazard. He
presented a letter to the City Council.
COLLEEN HOWATT, stated her concern is for the children. She stated that since the stop sign
was put in, the accidents have been cut down there and there have been no more traffic
fatalities. Ms. Howatt informed Council that the cars do not stop when people attempt to cross
Inlet Drive and there is difficulty in trying to cross to the park. She stated that the signal is
needed.
MILISS JASO, displayed a drawing showing Fieldbury Lane where she resides. She stated her
concern if the left turn lane is no longer available to Edwards Street that it will be unacceptable
to the residents. She spoke in support of the Public Works Department recommended action.
JERRY JASO, spoke in support of the recommended action for reasons including the safety
issue and for not having their tract turned into a major arterial. He stated he understood others
objections, but the greater good of the community would be served by the traffic light.
BRIAN FRONK, displayed a diagram of the area and spoke in opposition to the removal of the
left turn, stating the need for the safety of children. He stated that putting the signal light in
values the lives of children above other considerations. Mr. Fronk spoke regarding other
detrimental effects including the types of traffic confusion that would result if a signal light were
not installed.
RAY SHAW, stated that he is in favor of the left turn; that he believes the traffic signal will help
however no matter how you cut it it looks like the residents on Fieldbury Lane will have more
traffic from the new development on the hill. He stated that allowing the left turn will minimize
that but as there is no left turn going in on Inlet Drive people will go around the other way to go
through their neighborhood which has 18 children as mentioned earlier.
RICHARD ODELL, spoke in support of maintaining the left turn lane not only off Talbert Avenue
onto Edwards Street, but also out of Inlet Drive as it will minimize the negative impacts that this
decision is likely to inflict upon the neighborhood. He stated they realize the impact to the
residents backing up to the signal.
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JERRY BUCHANAN, representing the Huntington Beach City School District, spoke regarding
the problems of the buses on Edwards Hill including the problem of proceeding up the hill from
a stopped position.
Discussion was held between Council and Mr. Buchanan regarding issues including the
possibility of re-routing the buses, sequencing of lights, and a device like that used by
ambulances although the Fire Department indicates this is not feasible.
ROBERT THOMAS, stated he is in favor of the Public Works Commission's proposed traffic
controls on Edwards Hill. He stated that it is well to keep in mind amidst the rancorous
whinings about inconvenience and noise etc.; that this is the month of the 1 Ilth Anniversary of
the date that a young woman was killed riding her bike up Edwards Hill, by a drunk driver. He
stated that more recently a lady was killed while attempting to cross the street at Varsity Drive
and Edwards Street where again excessive speed and reckless vehicle operation were the
factors. He stated that the construction of the new Linear Park will mean that a great deal more
foot traffic will be in evidence crossing between the old and new sections.
BART HOLLANDER, presented background information on the matter and referred to his
earlier communication which is part of the Council Agenda Packet. He stated he believed this
issue originated because people did not want to lose their left turn from Talbert Avenue onto
northbound Edwards Street. He spoke regarding the study and alternatives. He stated that he
believed Council was hearing a distortion of the facts and stated the figures in the study
showing the low number of left hand turns. He stated his concern that there is more potential
for danger created from the signal than from not having the signal. He referred to the
Transportation Circulation Study where it states there will be no impacts or hazards to safety
from design feature however he believes that there is a risk as evidenced by the installation of a
flashing signal. Mr. Hollander reported on what he believes are inaccuracies in the Public
Works Commission's comments on the issue relative to the viewpoints of the public at the
Commission's meetings regarding why no one had agreed to the original proposal and also
regarding the position he expressed in his letter. Mr. Hollander presented reasons why he
believes the intersection ought to be left as is, but if a change is wanted there could be an
addition of a turn-in median-safety lane when you turn left off of Talbert Avenue on to Edwards
Street which he stated would make everyone happy.
Councilmember Bauer requested clarification from Mr. Hollander regarding what was the
original purpose.
Dave Webb, Acting Deputy City Engineer spoke regarding the original proposal.
MAXWELL SMITH, addressed Council and stated that a lot of things stated tonight are not
factual, but are perceptions. He requested that a study be done on the effect on drivers of
sunlight on the proposed traffic signal especially in the evening, going towards Edwards Hill.
He presented reasons in opposition to the signal light as he believes it will increase traffic. Mr.
Smith stated that he believed there should be a light at Varsity Drive and the children should be
allowed to cross there where it's a little bit safer condition.
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ALAN REID, spoke in opposition to the proposed light. He stated that he believed if there is a
signal light there will be increased traffic in to Fieldbury Lane. He stated that at the original
Public Works Commission meeting it was stated that typically with a new traffic signal there is
an increase in rear end traffic collisions not a decrease. He stated figures relating to the traffic
counts. He stated there is a lot less traffic at the intersection turning left from Talbert Avenue
onto Edwards Street than has been presented here according to the summary of counts of the
Public Works Commission. Mr. Reid stated that he believes a lower speed limit would help
solve the problem together with four lanes.
WILLIAM SMALLSHAW, informed Council of his support for the recommended actions. He
stated that the issue is not noise as all will be affected by the widening of Edwards Street; that
the real issue is diverting major arterial traffic into a residential tract which is bad public policy.
He stated if children should be injured in Fieldbury Lane tract that the city will bear some of the
responsibility if it is from traffic that has been diverted into a residential area off of an arterial.
There being no one to speak further on the matter and there being no further protests filed,
either oral or written, the hearing was closed by Mayor Dettloff.
A motion was made by Harman, second Garofalo to approve the following recommended
actions:
1. Uphold the February 18, 1998, Public Works Commission support of a traffic signal at
Edwards Street and Talbert Avenue;
and
2. Approve Negative Declaration 97-25 (Attachment No. 4) with findings and mitigation
measures as set forth in (Attachment No. 2) to the Request for Council Action dated April 6,
1998;
and
3. Approve Coastal Development Permit No. 97-31 with findings and conditions of approval as
set forth in (Attachment No. 2) to the Request for Council Action dated April 6, 1998.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he would support it on the absolute mandate that the lights
at the top and bottom of the hill being synchronized, an agressively marked crosswalk with
perhaps decals, and investigation of the device on the buses similar to those used by
ambulances which would work with the synchronization issue.
Councilmember Bauer stated that he believes people will still cross at inlet Drive and not go to
the designated crossing points. He also stated that perhaps a caution sign should be placed to
warn people of the possibility of industrial type slow vehicles ahead and the Deputy City
Engineer stated that a "steep grade ahead" type of sign could be placed prior to the hill.
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Councilmember Harman stated that is not convinced that a traffic signal is needed at the top of
the hill at Ellis Avenue and stated he would like the installation deferred if possible to a later
date in order to see if it is needed.
City Engineer Eichblatt, reported on the matter and stated that this signal light is a condition of
two proposed tract developments.
Mayor Dettloff stated the reasons why she wants to see the light at the top of the hill including
that if you get speeds up from Garfield down and then you hit that hill and you have a light at
the bottom, that, to her is the danger, but that she will support this because of the light up at
Ellis where you stop and do not have the speed. She stated that the light rather than the
current stop sign, guarantees, she thinks, more safety at the bottom of the hill, and that's going
to be dangerous as it is down at the bottom, and with children crossing to access the park.
The motion made by Harman, second Garofalo carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING -APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
NO. 3393 ESTABLISHING NEW RECREATIONAL PARKING ZONE AND ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 98-25 AMENDING THE CITY FEE SCHEDULE BY AMENDING BEACH
PARKING AND MAIN PROMENADE PARKING STRUCTURE PASS FEES (340.20)
Mayor Dettloff announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider the
following:
Public hearing for the purpose of amending the city fee resolution by amending a portion of
Community Services Department fees for beach parking pass yearly rates and Main
Promenade Parking Structure pass monthly and yearly rates. In addition, a new ordinance is
being recommended to establish a new recreational parking zone and fee for the Pier Plaza
parking lots.
The city is proposing the following: Increasing the yearly beach parking pass from $60 to $100;
the prorated yearly beach parking pass after Labor Day from $25 to $35; the monthly Main
Promenade Parking Structure pass from $10 to $20; the yearly structure parking pass from $60
to $100; and the prorated yearly structure parking pass after Labor Day from $25 to $35. The
yearly beach parking pass and Main Promenade Parking Structure pass for seniors will remain
at $25.
The estimated amount of yearly revenue to be raised by the proposed amendments is $20,000.
The increased revenue from the fee changes in the parking facilities will be used to offset the
debt service for the Pier Plaza parking lots and the Main Promenade Parking Structure.
Legal notice as provided by the Community Services Department to the City Clerk's Office had
been mailed, published and posted.
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City Clerk Brockway announced that the following communication had been provided to the City
Council:
Slide show presentation from Community Services Department dated April 3,1998 titled
Huntington Beach Parking Fees- Overview
Mayor Dettloff declared the public hearing open.
There being no one to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either oral or
written, the hearing was closed by Mayor Dettloff.
City Clerk Brockway read Ordinance No. 3393 by title.
A motion was made by Green, second Garofalo to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3393 - "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending Chapter 10.60 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Adding Sections
10.60.010 (c)(8) and 10.60.020 (c)(4) Relating to Parking Meter Zones Located at the Pier
Plaza Parking Lots."
and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 98 25 - "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending Resolution No. 5159 Entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Establishing a City Fee Schedule"As To Services Offered Under the
Community Services Department(Supplemental Fee Resolution No. 63)"(Amends the city fee
schedule by adding a new fee for Pier Plaza Parking, and increasing the parking pass fees for
the beach and the Main Promenade Parking Structure.)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) BLOCKS 1041105 OWNER PARTICIPANT SELECTION -
(MAIN STREETI6TH STREETI5TH STREET/WALNUT AVENUE) -APPROVED
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY-AUTHORIZED STAFF TO PREPARE EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH CIMIFEDERAL REALTY FOR AGENCY APPROVAL
(410.20)
The City Council considered a communication from Economic Development Director Biggs and
Community Development Director Fallon regarding the need for a Development Strategy to be
in place for Blocks 104 and 105, and informing the Agency members that the seven Owner-
Participant proposals received by the Redevelopment Agency have been evaluated. Approval
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of a development strategy with the selection of an Owner-Participant will allow for
redevelopment of the site.
Economic Development Director Biggs presented a staff report_
Considerable discussion was held.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following communications on this
item had been provided to the City Council:
Communication from Mr. Abdelmuti, Abdelmuti Development Company dated April 6,1998 in
opposition to a complete closure of 5th Street and the elimination of the parking lot behind his
building
Communication from Mike Roberts, CR Companies dated April 6,1998 in opposition to
consideration being given to the closure of 5th Street and to the consideration of an all
commercial development on Block 104 and 105
Slide Report from Economic Development Director Biggs titled Block 104181ock 105 Proposals
- City Council Study Session -April 6,1998
Communication from John H. Tillotson, Jr., Tillotson Enterprises dated April 6,1998 in
opposition to the closure of 5th Street
KEITH BOHR, representing T.C. Management Incorporated, addressed Council and stated that
they will be starting the Conditional Use Permit process soon. He distributed a document to the
City Council. He stated reasons why he did not believe the CIM plan could happen, even
though it looks good on paper. He stated the very many problems he saw, even though CIM is
a good company.
JAMES LANE, spoke in support of Mr. Bohr's comments. He stated his concern with the
closure of 5th Street and also the effect on the low income residents of this area.
TIM STRIPE, Co-President of Grand Pacific Resorts, Carlsbad California, commented on items
in the staff report including revenue to be generated; that the numbers for Grand Pacific
Resorts in Attachment No. 3 in the Staff Report may be an error. He stated their proposal in its
current form will not close 5th Street.
PRANK CRACCHIOLO, stated that he believes that that they now have a plan that will work
after many attempts. He requested Council's support.
ANN MASS, spoke in opposition to the CIM proposal for reasons including that the proposal of
the CIM Group is approved after only nine months and she has worked in cooperation with the
city since 1981 to develop her property.
SHAUL KUBA, CIM Group, spoke in support of the CIM proposed project.
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JOHN GIVEN, representing CIM Group with Federal Realty, spoke in support of the proposal,
stating that tonight is not the time to make a decision on a project or to make a decision on 5th
Street.
A motion was made by Bauer, second Sullivan to approve the following recommended actions:
1. Approve a Development Strategy for Blocks 104 and 105 that seeks joint development of the
two blocks and utilize a traditional redevelopment approach including property acquisition of the
Main Street properties and new construction with an Owner-Participant developer; and 2.
Direct Staff to prepare a 120 Day Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with C1M/Federal
Realty and return to the Redevelopment Agency for approval of the Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement at the earliest possible date.
Following discussion by Council the motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES: Garofalo
ABSENT: Julien
A REQUEST BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO TAKE ACTION ON AGENDA ITEMS EXCEPT
THOSE REMOVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Green's proposal that the City Council adjourn and continue the
remaining portion of the agenda to the next meeting, City Administrator Silver requested that
Council approve all the remaining items agenda by one vote, except for the items Council may
wish to consider separately.
The City Council removed the following items from the Agenda for separate discussion
and/or Deferred to a future meeting:
Recommendation To Receive And File Big Independent Cities Excess Pool (Bicep) Financial
Statements And Independent Auditor's Report (Deferred to April 20,1998)
Approval of Funds For Huntington Central Park Equestrian Event Site Improvements -
Amendment To Fiscal Year 97/98 General Fund Budget (Separate discussion)
Request To Prepare And Distribute Request For Proposal To Professional Consultants For
Assistance In The Intergovernmental Affairs Program (Deferred to April 20,1998)
Resolution No. 98-19 - Revised Conflict Of Interest Code (Deferred to April 20.1998)
Introduction Of Ordinance No. 3391 Relating To The Filing Of Statements Of Economic Interest
By Members Of Boards, Commissions And Committees (Deferred to April 20,1998)
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS APPROVED -ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES APPROVED -
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM APPROVED -CITY COUNCIL " H" ITEMS APPROVED
A motion was made by Green, second Garofalo to approve the following items on the City
Council Agenda in a Consent Calendar vote procedure:
(CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) MINUTES -Approved and adopted the
minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of March 2, 1998,
adjourned regular meeting of March 9, 1998, and regular meeting of March 16, 1998 as written
and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED RELEASE OF BONDS -TRACT NO. 14043 - NORTH SIDE OF
GOLDENWEST STREET, WEST SIDE OF LITTLE HARBOR LANE -SEACLIFF PARTNERS
INC. - 1. Released the Faithful Performance/Labor& Material Bond No. 8577 and Monument
Bond No. 8578; and 2. Instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer, Seacliff Partners of this
action, and the City Treasurer to notify the bonding company, Pacific States Company, of this
action. (420.60)
(CITY COUNCIL)APPROVED RELEASE OF BONDS -TRACT NO. 14277 - SOUTH OF THE
INTERSECTION OF DORAL DRIVE AND MORNING SIDE DRIVE - PENINSULA 1
PARTNERS, INC. - 1. Released the Faithful Performance/Labor& Material Bond No. 8593 and
Monument Bond No. 8594; and 2. Instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer, Peninsula 1
Partners of this action and the City Treasurer to notify the bonding company, Pacific States
Company, of this action. (420.60)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED PARK LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR LANGENBECK PARK -Approved the License
Agreement with Southern California Edison Company to utilize 8.19 acres of property at
Langenbeck Park for five years at $100 per acre per year, and authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute same. (600.10)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED SYCAMORE AVENUE SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT -
FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS -APPROVE
SAMPLE CONTRACT - CC-1045 (600.60)
1. Approved the attached sample contract subject to award of contract to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder and 2. Approved final plans and specifications, and direct the
City Clerk to advertise the Sycamore Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project for bid.
(CITY COUNCIL) ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FROM PLC COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY
EASEMENT - HOLLY-SEACLIFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AREA (PROMENADE
PARKWAY) -Accepted the Easement Deed from the PLC Company for street right-of-way
purposes in the Holly-Seacliff Development area -Tract 14661 and retroactively approved the
City Clerk's recordation of said deed on April 15, 1997. (AP# 111-073-07 and AP# 159-311-
18,19,22 Promenade Parkway/Seagate Drive/Main Street.) (650.80)
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(CITY COUNCIL)APPROVED SIXTY-DAY NOTICE AND WAIVER REQUEST FROM
COUNTY OF ORANGE REGARDING: PROVISIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN
DONATED SPACE AT OCEAN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL - RESOLUTION NO. 98-24 -Adopted
Resolution No. 98-24 pursuant to Government Code Section 25351 - "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Granting Waiver of 60-Day Notice for Donation of
Space to the County of Orange for a Modular Classroom at Ocean View High School for the
Provision of Mental Health Services." (570.10)
(CITY COUNCIL)ACCEPTED AND ESTABLISHED A LOCATION FOR THE VINCENT G.
MOORHOUSE MEMORIAL STATUE - 1. Accepted, on behalf of the city, the donation of a
statue of a brown pelican in honor of Vincent G. Moorhouse and establish a temporary location
for the memorial statue on the grassy area immediately south of Lifeguard Headquarters;
approved placing the statue, on a permanent basis, within the South Beach Improvement
Project when South Beach is renovated. 2. Approved the relocation of the Vincent G.
Moorhouse Statue from the proposed interim location to its final location when the South Beach
Improvement Project moves forward. The city also acknowledges the Moorhouse Foundation
will be responsible for annual maintenance and upkeep of the statue as needed. (130.55)
(CITY COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY) ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE CLEAR
TITLE TO DUKE'S SURF CITY FOR THEIR LEASE HOLD INTEREST IN PIER PLAZA
(TERMINATION OF LEASE BETWEEN CITY AND PARKING AUTHORITY FOR PARKING
STRUCTURE NEAR THE PIER) -Approved the following actions: -Parking Authority Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 31 entitled - "A Resolution of the Parking Authority of the City of
Huntington Beach, Acknowledging the Termination of the Lease Between the City and the
Parking Authority of the City of Huntington Beach for a Parking Structure in the Vicinity of the
Huntington Beach Pier."and City Council Action: Adopted Resolution No. 98-26 entitled - "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, Acknowledging the Termination
of the Lease between the City and the Parking Authority of the City of Huntington Beach for a
Parking Structure in the Vicinity of Huntington Beach Pier." (600.05)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED CONTRACT WITH EIP ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION
OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE SUPPLEMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
NO. 82-2 FOR THE WATERFRONT PROJECT AND APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS -Approved and authorized execution of the contract between
the City of Huntington Beach and EIP Associates for consulting services to prepare an
Environmental Impact Report Addendum for the proposed Waterfront project in an amount not
to exceed $22,645, with the amendment recommended by the Insurance Settlement Committee
to the 'Indemnification and Hold Harmless' section of the City's standard professional services
contract as set forth in (Attachment No. 1) to the Request for Council Action dated
A016, 1998. (600.10)
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(CITY COUNCIL) REALLOCATED FUNDS FOR PARKING SIGNAGE AT PIER PLAZA -
BUDGET AMENDMENT -Approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 97/98 budget to transfer
funds previously approved by City Council from the Pier Plaza Project contingency in the
amount of$125,000 from Account No. E-AA-CS-346-3-90-00 to the Account
No. ECL-PC-029-3-90-00. (320.20)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF
DEDICATION - STREET EASEMENT EAST SIDE OF NEWLAND STREET - SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AP NO. 114-150-16 AND 17 -Approved the action taken
on December 17, 1997 by the Mayor and City Clerk relative to the acceptance and execution of
the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication from the Southern California Edison Company-Street
Easement for the future widening of Newland Street. (650.80)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED OF AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL MANAGEMENT,
ENGINEERING, SECRETARIAL AND FISCAL AGENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE WEST
ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD AND THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH -Approved
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached Agreement By And Between
The City Of Huntington Beach And The West Orange County Water Board For Contract
Manager Services, General Management, Engineering, Secretarial And Fiscal Agent Services.
(600.10)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AGENT'S CONTRACT FOR NAMING RIGHTS/CORPORATE
PARTNERING PROGRAM - PIER PLAZA PROJECT AND APPROVED PROFESSIONAL
LIABILITY WAIVER - 1. Approved the attached contract with Schulte Sports Enterprises (SSE)
for naming rights/corporate partnering, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute -
"Agreement Between The City Of Huntington Beach And Schulte Sports Enterprises For
Appointment Of An Agent For The !Negotiation And Procurement Of A Naming Rights
Agreement To Pier Plaza -and 2. Approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 97/98 Pier Plaza
Fund budget to allocate $30,000 of contingency into the new Pier Plaza Fund for project startup
costs;-and 3. Authorized the expenditure of$30,000 from the Pier Plaza Project Contingency
Fund for startup costs for print materials/brochures and agent's draw to be reimbursed to the
Pier Plaza Fund from the commissions paid to Schulte Sports Enterprises upon receipt of
revenue; and 4. Directed staff to work with Schulte Sports Enterprises to develop a naming
rights/corporate partnering benefits package to bring back to City Council for approval for the
Pier Plaza project. and 5. Approved waiver of professional liability insurance requirement as
recommended by the Settlement Committee on March 11, 1998. (600.10)
Earlier in the meeting, City Clerk Brockway had announced that the following communication on
this item had been provided to the City Council:
Slide show presentation from the Community Services Department dated April 6,1998
regarding the proposed contract with Schulte Sports Enterprises 95 for naming rights/corporate
partnering relative to Pier Plaza
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(CITY COUNCIL)ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3390 - REDUCING THE UTILITY TAX LATE
PAYMENT PENALTY- FOLLOWING A READING BY TITLE ADOPTED "An Ordinance of the
City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 3.36 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
Pertaining to the Collection Procedures for the Utility Users Tax." (640.10)
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3392 - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 98-1
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.32030(A) PERTAINING TO THE
ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE SMOKING LAW BY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS -
FOLLOWING A READING BY TITLE ADOPTED - "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending Chapter 2.32 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Powers
and Duties of Department of Community Development." (640.10)
(CITY COUNCIL) REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO BE ABSENT - COUNCILMEMBER
JULIEN -Aproved Cuncilmember Julien's request for permission to be absent from the City
Council Meeting of April 6,1998. (120.40)
(CITY COUNCIL)APPROVED LETTER SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA COASTAL
CONSERVANCY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND
MAGNOLIA STREET -Approved the proposed attached letter of support to the California
Coastal Conservancy for their acquisition of the property located at Pacific Coast Highway and
Magnolia Street which has been designated as Coastal Conservation by the City of Huntington
Beach and the California Coastal Commission and supporting an enhancement plan that will
explore alternatives for different habitats. (120.70)
(CITY COUNCIL) COMMENDATION TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REGARDING
WARNER AVENUE LANDSCAPING - Commended the Department of Public Works for the
great job that is being accomplished on the landscaping on the medians on Warner Avenue
through Measure M Funding. (120,70)
The motion made by Green, second Garofalo to approve all above listed items carried by the
following roll call vote.-
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED FUNDS FOR HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK EQUESTRIAN
EVENT SITE IMPROVEMENTS -AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 97198 GENERAL FUND
BUDGET - APPROVED RECOMMENDED ACTION AS AMENDED - FUNDS FOR
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK EQUESTRIAN EVENT SITE IMPROVEMENTS (320,20)
The City Council considered a communication from Community Services Director Hagan
recommending approval of funds for Huntington Central Park Equestrian Event Site
Improvements.
Considerable discussion was held regarding various issues relating to the loan including
whether other entities would request the same action of Council.
Discussion was held regarding what would occur if the event is rained out or if the proceeds are
not enough to cover the loan.
A motion was made by Green, to adopt Recommended Action No. 1 as follows:
1. Utilize the Park Acquisition and Development Fund to pay expenses that would again be
reimbursed by the net proceeds from the GTE Directory Summer Classic Equestrian Event.
The motion faired due to a lack of a second.
Jan Jankoviac, spoke in support of the recommended action and informed Council of the
reasons why he believed this will be the best event ever, in that revenues will exceed
$80,000 to $90,000.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Harman, second Sullivan to approve the
recommended action as follows with the exception that the funding be derived from the Park
Acquisition and Development Fund:
1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 97/98 Park Acquisition and Development Fund to
allocate $80,000 into Account E-AA-CS-340-3-90-00 for improvements in Huntington Central
Park and 2. Authorize staff to do the turf improvements at Huntington Central Park at a cost of
not to exceed $80,000. (Communication dated March 30, 1998 received from the Huntington
Beach Art Center Foundation agreeing that the city will be reimbursed the $80,000 before any
funds are disbursed to the Art Center operation.)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
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ADJOURNMENT -CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Dettloff adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach at 12:50 a.m. to the adjourned regular meetings to be
held on Monday April 13, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, California.
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerkof the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk yorlChairm
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