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CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
5:00 PM - Room B-8
7:00 PM - Council Chamber
Huntington Beach, Califomia.
Monday, April 20, 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 COUNCILJREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer (Councilmember Sullivan arrived at 5:05 p.m.)
(Councilmember Garofalo arrived at 5:09 p.m.)
Absent: Julien
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING STUDY SESSIONS 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 � POLICE DEPARTMENT FOURTH OF JULY UPDATE
The City Council reviewed a slide report from the Police Department titled 1998 Fourth of July
Operational Plan. Lieutenant Jon Arnold presented the slide report.
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The slide report included the Police Department's operational goal of providing appropriate
Police services to the City to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday; protect residents, visitors
and property; prevent disturbances; maintain balanced enforcement with zero tolerance for
lawbreakers; and to continue the peaceful pattern that has replaced the historic
"lawlessness" of previous years.
The report also included a history of the 1997 Fourth of July Police Techniques including an
arrest analysis, the drinking in public ordinance, planned events, parade and 5k run -walk, City
beach detail, Main Street Footbeat Team, Downtown Area street closure, efforts to mitigate
impact on area, City wide patrol staffing, and fireworks show. Proposed contract cost with the
Orange County Sheriffs' Department and the California Highway Patrol, together with a total
projected cost analysis for the 4th of July weekend were also covered in the slide report.
Discussion was held between Council and staff.
The City Council thanked Police Chief Lowenberg and Lieutenant Arnold for the presentation.
(CITY COUNCIL) STUDY SESSION - UPDATE ON HOLLY-SEACLIFF FIRE STATION SIX -
EDWARDS STREET - FURTHER REPORT REQUESTED BY CITY COUNCIL
A late communication had been provided from Acting Assistant City Administrator -Fire Chief
Dolder dated April 17,1998 regarding an update on Fire Station Six and a need to provide
direction regarding funding issues. The revised communication was dated April 20,1998.
Acting Assistant City Administrator -Fire Chief Dolder presented a staff report and a review of
the neighborhood meetings held regarding the architectural plan for the proposed Holly-Seacliff
Fire Station Six. He stated that following this City Council Meeting staff would like to have
Council direction regarding funding issues.
Attending this meeting in addition to staff was Gary Dysand, representing PSOMAS and Mary
McGrath, Architect, representing RRM Design Group.
Councilmember Garofalo presented questions regarding cost factors.
Councilmember Harman questioned the feasibility of placing funds allocated for the Heil Avenue
Statioh toward the cost for Fire Station Six.
Acting Assistant City AdministratorlFire Chief Dolder reported on the pros and cons of such
action .
Further discussion was held.
City Administrator Silver stated that staff would return on May 4,1998 with further information
including possible scaling down of architectural style to somewhat reduce costs; fee revenue,
and the feasiblility of using funds from the Heil Avenue Station.
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Councilmember Harman questioned if the neighborhood to the east will object to the tower and
Fire Chief Dolder stated that this had been discussed.
Councilmember Harman recommended that more than the ordinary 300 foot radius notification
to property owners be sent and Senior Planner Broeren stated that an expanded notice was
done for the previous meetings and would be done for the Council Meeting.
Councilmember Garofalo stated reasons why he believed it is wrong to take funds from the Heil
Avenue station for use for Fire Station Six.
Councilmember Sullivan requested a report regarding the reasons why this proposal is a great
deal over the projected budget and the result is a lesser project than was originally planned.
The staff was requested by Council to prepare a further report by May 4,1998 regarding
possible scaling down of architectural style to somewhat reduce costs; fee revenue and
possible use of funds intended for proposed Heil Avenue Station to be used for the Fire Station
Six.
MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Green, second Harman, 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 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 - Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to
confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to
which'the agency is a party. The title of the litigation is Bloom v. City of Huntington Beach -
Orange County Superior Court Case 67 13 06 or Fourth District Civ. No. G015412. Subject:
Bloom v. Redevelopment Agency,
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to confer with
City Attorney regarding pending litigation. (Based on existing facts and circumstances, the
legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate
litigation.) Number of Potential Cases 1. Subject: Civil Injunction -
Spa of Hawaii.
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Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section No. 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 Talbert & Beach v. City - U.S. District Court Case
No. SACV96-969. Subject: Talbert & Beach v. City of Huntington Beach.
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(a) to confer
with its aftorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the
city is a party. The title of the litigation is City v. Montgomery Watson -
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 765940. Subject: City v. Montgomery Watson.
Closed Session - Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.8
to give instructions to the Agency's negotiator, Robert Franz, regarding negotiations with
County of Orange concerning the purchase of the property located at 7782 Warner Avenue.
(APNS 165-361-05, 165-361-06) Instruction will concern: Price and terms of payment.
Subject: Acquisition of Tax Sale Parcels.
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give
instructions to the city's negotiator, Robert Franz, regarding negotiations with County of Orange
concerning the purchase of the property located at no address:
APNS 110-222-29 & 110-222-30. Instruction will concern: Price and terms of payment.
Subject. Acquisition of Tax Sale Parcels.
Closed Session - Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.8
to confer with its attorney regarding negotiations concerning the purpose of real property
salellease. To negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement which will set forth the
terms of sale/lease of a redevelopment site. Update on negotiations. Subject: APNS 024-250-
73, 024-250-76 and 024-250-49, n/w of Beach & Pacific Coast Highway - Waterfront
Expansion.
RECONVENE
Mayor Dettloff reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency in the Council Chamber at 7:25 p.m.
FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The flag ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Councilmember Bauer.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilmember Garofalo.
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 54,957.1 (a) (3) (B)).
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CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPM ENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
Absent: Julien
PRESENTATION - Presentation of a Check for $5,000 to Mayor (Dettloff and the City Council by
Sharon Weiss, Elks Lodge No. 1959, for the City's Council on Aging. Present to receive the
check on behalf of the Council on Aging was Mary Jo Jeffes. Ron Hagan, Community Services
Department Director and Betsy Crimi, Coordinator of the Senjor's Outreach Center were
present.
PRESENTATION - Presentation by Sharon Wiggs, Huntington Beach Emblem Club No. 314, to
Mayor Dettloff and the City Council of a $500 donation for the Senior Outreach for the seniors'
meals program. Mary Jo Jeffes, Council on Aging, accepted the donation.
PRESENTATION - Presentation to Mayor Dettloff and the City Council by the Therapeutic
Riding Center of a picture entitled "Yesterday" by artist Sandra Kuck. Carole Ann Wall,
President of the Therapeutic Riding Center made the presentation
PROCLAMATION - By Mayor Dettloff and the City Council proclaiming April 25,1998 as Arbor
Day. Peggy Freeman, Chair, Women Of Action received the proclamation.
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 communication dated April 20,1998 from the Acting Assistant City Administrator/Fire
Chief Dolder titled Revised Itern April 20,1998 Study Session Regarding Fire Station 6 -
Edwards.
Communication from Jayson Ruth dated April 19,1998 regarding opposition to the weed
abatement near the ponded water adjacent to the VVintersberg Flood Control Channel, the Shea
Property located between Graham Street adjacent to the Wintersberg Flood Control Channel
and the Bolsa Chica Mesa
Communication from W. M. Elliott, Jr., dated April 20,1998 regarding acquisition of property for
Gothard Street widening and reasons why he believes the City should take all the property
Communication from Barbara J. Atkinson, Executrix, Estate of Barbara Bomann, Decedent
(mother) dated April 20,1998 opposing the commencement of eminent domain proceedings and
requesting a continuance of the hearing for a review of the City's offers and appraisals
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Slide Report from the Administrative Services Department dated April 20,1998 Titled Property
Acquisitions - New Gothard Project
Communication from City Clerk Brockway correcting the minutes of October 7,1996,
Page No. 17 under Consent Calendar to reflect the same vote as on Consent Calendar Page
No. 20 of the October 7,1996 minutes relative to the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitor's
Bureau Agreement
Slide presentation from Administration dated April 20,1998, titled State Legislative Proposals to
Eliminate Motor Vehicle In Lieu Fees
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADRIANNE MORRISON, Bolsa Chica Conservancy, invited all to attend the Bolsa Chica
Cleanup -Earth Day -Event. She described the event and announced that free compost for
gardens will be given to the participants by Rainbow Disposal Company. She presented Earth
Day posters to the City Council.
RANDAL FRANKEL, Manager, Huntington Beach Recycling, informed Council of the problem
his company has encountered with shopping carts left by residents in the area which end up on
his property. Mr. Frankel stated that he has been in touch with the Police Department on this
issue, however the Police Department can not make arrests.
Mayor Dettloff informed Mr. Frankel that staff would prepare a report on this matter.
JAMES MULLER, addressed Council and requested that Council place a measure on the ballot
regarding requiring binding arbitration relative to negotiations with safety personnel. He read a
portion of the proposed measure and displayed the wording on an overhead slide titled City of
Huntington Beach - Binding Arbitration Ballot Measure.
HOWARD SUBNICK, addressed Council regarding what he believes is a problem of certain
persons who are controlling City employee salaries.
LORI FALLACE, addressed Council regarding her objection to the type of sidewalk that was
put in front of her home and the difficulty she has had in reaching the proper City personnel
regarding the matter. She requested that Council take steps to remedy the situation.
FREDERIC BRAD HAGAN, presented slides of the wall at his home that needs repair. He
informed Council that the City has informed him that there is not money to repair the wall. He
stated that he is being asked by the City Attorney to pay for the repair; that he pays taxes and
these taxes should pay for the wall repair. Mr, Hagan informed Council that the wall is not
unsafe as he has torn it down. He requested Council assistance.
City Attorney Hutton stated her understanding of this issue
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BILL SLAVIN, stated that a person in his tract is storing a motorhome in the street which he
believes is unsafe for children as children have a tendency to run out in the street without
looking. He stated that as you drive down the street you cannot see around this motorhome.
He stated he has called the Police Department numerous times; that the person leaves the
motorhome for two to three weeks and moves it up the street or to another street perpendicular
to where the person who owns the motorhome lives.
CHRISTOPHER CARBAJAL, informed Council of his 100 percent support for the firefighters'
request relative to salary negotiations. He related his experience with the firefighters during his
recent transport to the hospital. Mr. Carbajal stated that he looks forward to paying his taxes
for such services.
DARREN NEWTON, Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association, addressed Coundil regarding
his concern that soon the Huntington Beach Fire Department will be the County's lowest paid
Fire Department. He cited the percentage of the budget devoted to Fire Departments by
neighboring cities.
SCOTT FREEMAN, Huntington Beach Firefighters'Association, addressed Council regarding
the current contract being offered to the Fire Department employees and why they turned it
down. Mr. Freeman informed Council that police and fire employees take a huge risk every
time they suit up. He stated as the lowest paid Fire Department in Orange County they
continue to deliver excellent service to the citizens of Huntington Beach and they always will.
He asked Council to work with them to bring the Fire Department back to what it once was in
the 1970's and 80's -- one of the most innovative and well respected Fire Departments in the
United States.
JOHN SIMPSON, Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association, stated that many honorable men
and women have paid for this honorable profession with their lives and they do not want anyone
to demean it. He stated that the firefighters are being compared with a fictional employee. Mr.
Simpson informed the City Council of the differences between firefighters and the fictional
citizen; that the fictional citizen earns much more. He clarified the subject of the retirement
issue.
BRUCE SPENCER, Fire Captain, addressed Council regarding the PERS lawsuit that the
Council has authorized. He asked all retired firefighters in the audience who are being
impacted by the lawsuit to please stand. Mr. Spencer read from a newspaper article regarding
the issue on which Councilmember Sullivan is quoted. He read portions of the City's PERS
lawsuit document.
JOHN CONNER, spoke regarding retired employees, some of who are now 72 years old and ill
and who are now having to face a part of their retirement taken away. He stated that the City
Council has reneged on its own contractual obligations fostered by the City's negotiators and
entered into in 1985 which saved the City millions of dollars. He spoke relative to the Police
Association picket of the recent Job Fair at Goldenwest College for the recruitment of police
officers of which Councilmember Sullivan had inquired during the debate. He spoke regarding
the City employees loss of trust in the City Council.
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MIKE KANEEN, Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association, retired, stated that he is one of five
retirees who do not receive the same benefits as all other Huntington Beach retirees. He spoke
in opposition to the PERS lawsuit stating that even if the City does win the lawsuit with PERS
the city will still have a contractual obligation with the employees.
WILLIAM CURTIS, spoke regarding his property at Magnolia Street and Pacific Coast Highway,
Mr. Curtis spoke regarding his plans to make the eight islands into a beautiful place. He
presented Mayor Dettloff with material on the matter.
(CITY COUNCIL) CLARIFICATION LETTER TO U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, THE KOLL COMPANY AND OTHERS REGARDING PROPOSED
BOLSA CHICA DRAINAGE STRUCTURES
Councilmember Sullivan addressed Council regarding the communication which Council had
authorized to be forwarded to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, County of Orange, Koll Company
and others regarding the proposed Bolsa Chica drainage structures. He stated that there were
questions during the April 6,1998 meeting as to whether the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did
at one time have jurisdictional control over the mesa.
Councilmember Sullivan stated that with the help of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust a letter of
documention had been produced which clearly shows that at one time the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers did have control over the mesa, therefore the wording in the letter sent by the Mayor
to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urges the Corps to re -assert rather than assert control
over the mesa.
(CITY COUNCIL) BOLSA CHICA ANNEXATION
Councilmember Sullivan addressed Council regarding issues relating to possible annexation of
the Bolsa Chica. He stated that following review by the Bolsa Chica Sub -Committee a report
will be made to Council.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The City Administrator stated that he did not have a report.
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(CITY COUNCIL) ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC HEARING - TO HEAR PROTESTS
REGARDING WEED ABATEMENT - RUBBISH AND REFUSE ABATEMENT - STREET
SUPERINTENDENT AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH ABATEMENT WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF SHEA COMPANY PROPERTY (GRAHAM STREET) (520.80)
Mayor Dettloff announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider the
following:
Public hearing to hear objections and protests to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, and
refuse upon certain streets, sidewalks, parkways, and private property in the city. This hearing
is held pursuant to Resolution No. 98-17 adopted March 2, 1998,
Acting Public Works Director Smith presented a staff report.
Legal notice was provided by the Public Works Department.
City Clerk Brockway announced that the following communications had been provided to the
City Council:
Communication from Acting Public Works Director Smith.
Communication dated April 16,1998 received from Eileen Murphy requesting that Council not
allow weed removal on Shea Company property located at the southerly terminus of Graham
Street, north of the Orange County Flood Control District.
Communication from Jayson Ruth dated April 20,1998 regarding opposition to the weed
abatement near the ponded water adjacent to the Wintersberg Flood Control Channel - Shea
property located between Graham Street adjacent to the Wintersberg Flood Control Channel
and the Bolsa Chica Mesa
Mayor Pro Tern Green commented an the two letters received from Eileen Murphy dated
April 16,1998 and Jayson Ruth dated April 20,1998. He asked if Council had responded to
these letters or taken them into consideration.
Community Development Director Fallon reported. She informed Council that the Community
Development Department had received a letter from the Coastal Commission stating that the
disking of the Shea Property is not allowed, however she now has received a letter from the
Coastal Commission stating that a Coastal Commission permit is not needed for disking. She
stated that the State Department of Fish and Game has determined that the Shea Property in
question does not meet wetlands criteria nor does there appear to be any likelihood that this
portion of the site could be restored to a functional wetland.
Mayor Dettloff declared the public hearing open.
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JAN VANDERSLOOT, representing Bolsa Chica Land Trust, stated that the Shea Property is
within the mandate of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust. He spoke regarding what he believes to the
uniqueness of the property. Mr. Vandersloot distributed a letter to the City Council. He spoke
regarding the ponding of the property over a two week period. He spoke regarding past disking
and weed abatement on the property. Mr. Vandersloot asked that the regulatory agencies
including the State Fish and Game Department reevaluate their positions as their opinions were
rendered at a earlier time. He referred to a 1872 report showing that the property was once
wetlands.
LINDA MOON, representing Amigos De Bolsa Chica, stated that their organization shared the
concern of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust. She requested that Council postpone any weed
abatement on the property until a study can be made.
SCOTT HARRIS, biologist, California Department of Fish and Game, stated that new
information has been given to the State Department of Fish and Game. He presented reasons
why he would urge the weed abatement be postponed for at least one growing season to give
any wetlands vegetation a chance to come back so that a more complete wetland evaluation
can be on that property.
Mr. Harris, responded to Mayor Pro Tern Green regarding the possibility of reversing the letter
of the California Department of Fish and Game.
SANDRA GENIS, presented reasons why she believed Council should refrain from weed
abatement on the Shea property until there has been another year of growing season. She
stated that she is a professional land planner who has spent many years writing Environmental
Impact Reports and that it had been a source of frustration to go to a site where resources had
been destroyed- She requested that alternatives to the disking be explored and presented
reasons.
KIM KENNEDY, one of the Directors of the Bolsa Chica Stewards, urged that Council refrain
from permitting weed abatement at the Shea Property as 9 1 % of the wetland properties in
California are destroyed. She stated that as Huntington Beach is lucky enough to have many
wetlands within its boundades it deserves respect and another look. She also thanked Council
for writing a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the outfalls into the Outer
Bolsa Chica as it is an area that is precious to her.
JUANA MUELLER, Vice President, Bolsa Chica Land Trust, requested that the scheduled
disking of the Shea Property be postponed and presented reasons. She stated that she
believed the report could be made in a reasonable time.
BOB BIDDLE, representing Huntington Beach Tomorrow, presented reasons why he believes
the Shea Company Property should be exempt from weed abatement with the exception of the
buffer zone which would be required to have abatement for fire protection for the abutting
homes. He stated that weed abatement would destroy the potential of wetlands.
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RON METZLER, representing Shea Homes, displayed a volume of history going back to 1952
relative to the status of the property. He stated that the California Coastal Commission now
concurs that a Coastal Permit is not required. He listed the agencies that had approved
development. He spoke regarding the Environmental Impact Report being done on the
property. He informed Council they had lost an entire growing season last year and did not
want to lose another one.
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.
Community Development Director Fallon reported on the Environmental Impact Report being
done stating that it is ready for the 45 day public comment pefiod. She spoke further on the
matter.
City Administrator Silver stated that if Council wished a report to be returned to Council by
mid -May.
A motion was made by Green, second Sullivan to authorize the Street Superintendent to
proceed with abatement of said nuisance and that the Shea Property on Graham Street be
omitted from the weed abatement, except for a 100 foot buffer between the Shea Property and
the adjacent homes if there is a concern of fire hazard; that a report on the Shea Property be
presented in two weeks.
City Administrator Silver and Acting Public Works Director Smith reported.
Mr. Metzler addressed Council regarding the matter.
Mayor Dettloff spoke regarding various aspects of the issue. She listed all the information she
believes is necessary to obtain from the agencies regarding this matter.
Mr. Metzler, property owner, spoke regarding the issue. He stated that he has a copy of the
Draft Environmental Impact Report with him at this meeting which basically states that there is
no evidence of wetlands on this entire property.
Mayor Dettloff spoke further on the matter.
Mayor Pro Tern Green informed Mr, Metzler that he did not know of any reasons why he could
not disk it for farming.
City Attorney Hutton, at Council's request reported on the weed abatement procedure. She
reported on the disking issue.
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The motion made by Green, second Sullivan to authorize the Street Superintendent to proceed
with abatement of said nuisance, except Shea Company property located at southerly terminus
of Graham Street, north of Orange County Flood Control District channel (except for 100 ft,
buffer zone by residences for fire protection purposes) and report on this matter at the Council
meeting of May 4,1998. The motion carried by unanimous vote with Councilmember Julien
recorded absent.
(CITY COUNCIL) SPECIALLY NOTICE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING - ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY NOS. 98-27, 98-28, 98-29, 98-30,
98-31 - GOTHARD STREET RIGHTS-OF�WAY WIDENING PROPERTY ACQUISITION
BETWEEN GARFIELD AVENUEICLAY STREET - (ANDERSON-SCOTT-ATKINSON -
BURLINGHAM ELLIOTT-DENSLOW-RANSFORD)
Mayor Dettloff announced that this agenda item is a specialty noticed hearing held under Code
of Civil Procedure Section 1245.235 to consider adoption of Resolutions of Need and Necessity
pertaining to the acquisition of property necessary to the widening of Gothard Street between
Garfield and Clay Avenues.
Only those persons who have been specially noticed and have previously requested to appear
and be heard, or their designees, under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1245.235, shall be
heard at this time. The subject matter of this special hearing is limited to only those matters
included in the proposed resolution. The amount of compensation is not at issue during this
public hearing. It will be decided by the courts at a later date, should the resolutions be
adopted.
Deputy City Administrator -Administrative Services Director Franz presented a staff report using
slides.
City Clerk Brockway announced that the following communications had been provided to the
City Council:
Communication from W.M. Elliott, Jr., dated April 20,1998 regarding road acquisition of property
for Gothard Street widening and reasons why he believes the City should take all the property
Communication from Barbara J. Atkinson, Executrix, Estate of Barbara Bomann, Decedent
(mother) dated April 20,1998 opposing the commencement of eminent domain proceedings and
requesting a continuance of the hearing for a review of the City's offers and appraisals
Slide Report from the Administrative Services Department dated April 20,1998 Titled Property
Acquisitions - New Gothard Project
Mayor Dettloff declared the public hearing open.
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FLOYD BELSITO, representing property owner Willis Melvin Elliott, addressed Council and stated
Mr. Elliott's belief that the entire parcel should be acquired by the C'ity rather than a portion of his
property. He stated Mr. Elliott's property may not be developable if only a portion is acquired. He
informed Council of the cost that will be incurred by Mr. Elliott in having to modify his property. Mr.
Belsito stated that the oil well would be very close to the street right-of-way which would preclude
the well -pulling rigs to safely access the property due to the traffic going south and west on Gothard
at the curve.
Discussion was held between the City Council and Administrative Services Director Franz
regarding the property as well as the adjacent properties involved.
City Attorney Hutton reported on the issue.
Mr. Belsito informed Council that he believes there are water lines in the rights -of -way of Clay and
Crystal which probably would allow Mr.Elliott only limited access to the property because of the
need to have ingress and egress to maintain the water lines.
Mayor Dettloff declared the hearing closed.
In response to Councilmember Garofalo, Bill Holman, representing PLC, stated that he believes the
City staff rather than he should meet with the property owners regarding the concern of
Mr. Belsito's client.
A motion was made by Harman, second Bauer to adopt the following resolutions and also the staff
report as part of the findings:
1. Adopt Resolution of Public Need and Necessity No. 98-27 - "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring the Public Interest and Necessity of Acquisition
of Portions of Property Located on Gothard Street in the City of Huntington Beach, California,
Identified as Assessor's Parcel Nos. 111-150-15and 111-150-16 for the Purposes of Conducting
Roadway Improvements." (Anderson)
and
2. Adopt Resolution of Public Need and Necessity No. 98-28 - "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declailng the Public Interest and Necessity of Acquisition
of Portions of Property Located on Gothard Street in the City of Huntington Beach, California,
Identified as A ssessor's Parcel No. 111- 150-17 for the Purposes of Conducting Roadway
Improvements." (Scott)
and
3. Adopt Resolution of Public Need and Necessity No. 98-29 - 'A Resolution of the City,
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring the Public Interest and Necessity of
Acquisition of Portions of Property Located on Gothard Street in the City of Huntington Beach,
California, Identified as Assesoils Parcel No. 111- 150-21 for the Purposes of Conducting
Roadway Improvements." (Atkin son-Bu rlj ng ham)
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and
4. Adopt Resolution of Public Need and Necessity No. 98-30 - 4A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring the Public Interest and Necessity of Acquisition
of Portions of Property Located on Gothard Street in the City of Huntington Beach, Califomia,
Identified a s Assessor's Parcel No. I I 1- 150-24 for the Purposes of Conducting Roadway
Improvements." (Elliott)
and
5. Adopt Resolution of Public Need and Necessity No. 98-31 - "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring the Public Interest and Necessity of Acquisition
of Portions of Property Located on Gothard Street in the City of Huntington Beach, California,
Identified as Assesor's Parcel No. 111-150-25 for the Purposes of Conducting Roadway
Improvements." (Denslow-Atkinson-Ransford)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Julien
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration:
Sale And Transfer Of Ownership - Ocean View Estates (7051 Ellis Avenue) Mobile Home Unit
No. 28 (Estate Of M. Stipe) And Rental Agreement Between The City And Arturo And Adalgisa
Sanchez For Space Occupancy
Request To Prepare And Distribute Request For Proposal To Professional Consultants For
Assistance In The Intergovernmental Affairs Program
Big Independent Cities Excess Pool (BICEP) Financial Statements And Independent Auditor's
Report
Second Amendment To Contract With ArterAnd Hadden, Attorneys At Law For Legal Services
In The Matter Of Bloom V Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Huntington Beach
Settlement Agreement Regarding Peck Reservoir Litigation (City Of Huntington Beach V.
Montgomery Watson, Et Al) Water Fund Appropriation
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CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Green, second Garofalo, Council approved the following Consent Calendar
items as recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
(CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) MINUTES - Approved and adopted the
minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned regular meetings of March 27,
1998, March 28, 1998, March 30, 1998, and regular meeting of April 6, 1998 and corrected
Page 17 and Page 20 of the regular meeting of October 7, 1996 as written and on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE WHEELCHAIR
RAMP CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMBERLEAF AND FLORIDAIUTICA ENCHANCEMENT
AREAS - CC-1016 - C.J. CONSTRUCTION, INC. - 1. Approved the lowest
responsive/responsible bid in the amount of $39,975 submitted by the C.J. Construction, Inc.,
for the Wheelchair Ramp Construction in the Amberleaf and Florida/Utica Enhancement Areas,
CC-1016; and 2. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the construction contract in
the amount of $39,975, and 3. Authorized the Public Works Department to expend a total of
$50,000 including the contract amount of $39,975, anticipated construction change orders of
$5,025 and supplemental expenditures of $5,000.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY GRANT FUND ALLOCATION -
Authorized an appropriation of $46,928 into Account E-AA-LS-392-3-20-00 for library books
from the unexpended General Fund Balance derived from the $109,814 California State Public
Library Fund. (Staff recommends continuance of the past policy by allocating $46,928 from the
State Grant for books (primarily children's books).
(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) APPROVED AS TO FORM: OCEANVIEW PROMENADE
OFFICE SPACE LEASE BETWEEN ABDELMUTI DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND
COMPUTER MEMORY TEST LABS - 1011 MAIN STREET - Approved as to form the attached
office space lease between Computer Memory Test Labs and Abdelmuti Development
Company for office space within Oceanview Promenade. (Approval as to form required by the
Owner Participation Agreement between the Agency and Abdelmuti Development Company).
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED CONTINUED FEDERAL REPRESENTATION SERVICES FOR
SEISMIC RELIABILITY STUDY APPLICATION AND FEMA CLAIMS - APPROVED
RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH FERGUSON GROUP, LLC - APPROVED WAIVER OF
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE - 1. Approved and authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a Professional Services Contract with the Ferguson Group, LLC, in the amount
of $30,000 in payment for providing federal representation services relating to pursuit of federal
grants and 2. Appropriated $30,000 from the undesignated Sewer Fund for federal
representation services. (Fiscal Impact Statement Attached) and 3. Waived Professional
Liability Insurance per attached Settlement Committee recommendation. (Includedisa
communication dated 4/9/97 regarding the Ferguson Group, City Consultant titled Advocacy
Efforts - Costs And Accomplishments).
(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) APPROVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION
NO. 286 - APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA RELOCATION ASSISTANCE LAW - Adopted
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 286 approving and adopting Rules and Regulations
for Implementation of the California Relocation Assistance Law - "A Resolution of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Approving and Adopting Rules and
Regulations Governing Implementation of the California Relocation Assistance Law."
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 14356 OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 14355 WITH BONDS AND AGREEMENTS (PALISADES) AND GRANT DEED AND
EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS - PLC LAND COMPANY - NORTH
WEST CORNER OF GARFIELD AND HOLLY (HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN AREA) -
1. Approved Final Tract Map No. 14355 and accepted the offer of dedication, improvements,
Faithful Performance Bond No. 3SM 913 212 00, Labor and Material Bond No. 3SM 913 212 00
and Monument Bond No. 3SM 913 21100 (all issued by American Motorist Insurance
Company) pursuant to the findings and requirements (Attachment No. 1) to the Request for
Council Action dated April 20, 1998; and 2. Approved the Subdivision Agreement between the
City and PLC Land Company and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk; and
3. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Grant Deed conveying Lot MY" from the
City of Huntington Beach to PLC Land Company for future use as a privately maintained
landscape slope and instruct the City Clerk to have the document recorded with the County
Recorder after Final Tract Map No. 14355 records. 4. Approved and authorized execution of
the Easement and Maintenance Agreement between PLC Land Company and the City of
Huntington Beach granting PLC Land Company access over the park access road for
maintenance of perimeter slope areas (maintenance will subsequently be assumed by the
project Homeowners Association) and instruct the City Clerk to have the documents recorded
with the County Recorder after Final Tract Map No. 14355 records and prior to conveyance of
the park parcels to the County of Orange; and 5. Approved and authorized execution of the
Easement and Maintenance Agreement from the City of Huntington Beach to PLC Land
Company for the maintenance of private sewer and storm drain lines located on City of
Huntington Beach property (ultimately County property). Maintenance of these facilities will
subsequently be assumed by the Homeowners Association. Instructed the City Clerk to have
the documents recorded with the County Recorder after Final Tract Map No. 14355 records and
prior to conveyance of the park parcels to the County of Orange.
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING
SERVICES TO HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT - (a) Awarded contract for providing
legal advertising services to the Huntington Beach Independent as the primary newspaper
under the bid terms outlined, and (b) Approved and authorized execution of a three-year
agreement between the City and the Huntington Beach Independent per the bid terms
submitted, and (c) Continued the current City Council direction which approves placing the
legal advertisement in the Orange County Register (daily publication) if there is insufficient time
to place a legal advertisement in the Huntington Beach Independent, subject to approval by the
City Administrator's Office of the initiating department's reason for urgency to advertise in the
Orange County Register, and (d) At such times as the City Administrator's Office may
authorize use of the Register to publish legal notices, the initiating department shall if time
Permits publish said notice in the Huntington Beach independent This will assist the public who,
except for extraordinary circumstances, must be able to rely on having to read only one
newspaper to ensure they have read all the public notices which may have an impact on them.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED CITY ADMINISTRATOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
RAMON R. SILVER - Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Agreement For Professional Services - City Administrator - Ramon R. Silverto employ Ramon
R. Silver as the City Administrator for the City of Huntington Beach.
CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AND FUNDED THE REPLACEMENT OF A DAMAGED PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE VEHICLE - Approved the replacement of a damaged
specialty Public Works Department maintenance vehicle with an appropriation of $59,000 from
the City's Equipment Replacement Fund.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT WITH GIBBS, GIDEN,
LOCHER AND TURNER, OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL - PECK RESERVOIR LITIGATION -
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH V. MONTGOMERY WATSON, ET. AL - 1. Approved
Amendment No, 4 To The Agreement With Gibbs, Giden, LocherAND Turner for legal services
to represent the City in a lawsuit regarding Peck Reservoir and authorized execution by the
Mayor and City Clerk and 2. Appropriated $10,000 into Account No. E-EW-AT-130-4-05-00 for
Gibbs, Giden, Locher and Turner for Peck Reservoir representation.
(CITY COUNCI L/REDEVELOPM ENT AGENCY) AUTHORIZED SALE AND TRANSFER OF
OWNERSHIP - OCEAN VIEW ESTATES (7051 ELLIS AVENUE) MOBILE HOME UNIT
NO. 28 (ESTATE OF M. STIPE) AND RENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
ARTURO AND ADALGISA SANCHEZ FOR SPACE OCCUPANCY
The City Council considered a communication from Economic Development Director Biggs and
Deputy City Administrator -Administrative Services Director Franz requesting that Council
authorize the sale and transfer of ownership - Ocean View Estates Mobile Home Unit No. 28
Estate of M. Stipe.
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The communication from Economic Development Director Biggs and Deputy City Administrator -
Administrative Services Director Franz included recommendations for Redevelopment Agency
action and City Council action on this item.
Councilmember Sullivan spoke in opposition to this item due to the cost to the city.
A motion was made by Green, second Bauer to approve the following actions:
Approve Redevelopment Agency Action: 1. Authorize the sale of Ocean View Estates
Space No. 28 by the estate of Marge Stipe to Mr. and Mrs. Arturo Sanchez for $10,000 and
2. Authorized the Executive Director to execute documents necessary to deliver $45,745.88 to
Express Escrow Company as the Agency's gap payment and City Council Action: Approve
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached rental agreement upon
acceptance and execution by the prospective purchaser, Mr. and Mrs. Arturo Sanchez -
Agreement Between The City Of Huntington Beach And Arturo Sanchez And Adalgisa A.
Sanchez For Occupancy Of Space In Ocean View Estates Mobilehome Park.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote.,
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: Sullivan, Garofalo
ABSENT: Julien
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED REQUEST TO PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM
The City Council considered a communication from Administration requesting authorization for
the City staff to prepare and distribute a request for proposal to professional consultants for
assistance in the Intergovernmental Affairs Program. Attached to this communication is a
communication dated April 9,1997 regarding the Ferguson Group, City Consultant, titled
Advocacy And Accomplishments.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he would like to defer this item for 30 days to determine if
the city can obtain a joint venture.
Deputy City Administrator Rich Barnard, informed Council that staff could explore the possibility
of finding another city interested in a joint -venture with Huntington Beach.
City Administrator Silver stated that this should be a revenue raising project.
A motion was made by Harman, second Sullivan to authorize the city staff to proceed with
preparation and distribution of a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the employment of a
professional consulting firm to assist the city with its Intergovernmental Affairs Program, with a
focus on the City's efforts to increase the amount of Federal and State dollars flowing back to
the city.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES- Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien (Garofalo out of room)
(CITY COUNCIL) RECEIVED AND FILED BIG INDEPENDENT CITIES EXCESS POOL
(BICEP) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT - STUDY
SESSION TO BE SCHEDULED BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND BICEP
REPRESENTATIVES
The City Council considered a communication from City Clerk Brockway transmitting the Big
Independent Cities Excess Pool Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report for
receiving and filing by the City Council.
Councilmember Sullivan recommended that this subject be deferred until a study session can
be held with BICEP representatives. He presented reasons for his request.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Bauer to receive and file the Big Independent Cities
Excess Pool (BICEP) Financial Statements and Supplementary Information with Independent
Auditor's Reports for the years ended June 30,1997 and June 30,1996 and to further to request
that representatives from BICEP attend a study session with the City Council.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien (Garofalo out of room)
(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) APPROVED SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH
ARTER AND HADDEN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF
BLOOM V REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
The City Council considered a communication from Administration transmitting a Second
Amendment for legal services between the Redevelopment Agency and After and Hadden
Aftomeys At Law relative to Bloom v. the city and a request for Council approval of an
appropriation of an additional $150,000 for additional legal services and expert witness fees.
Councilmember Sullivan presented information regarding background of this issue.
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Following discussion, a motion was made by Sullivan, second Harman to approve the following
action:
1. Approve Second Amendment For Legal Services Between The Agency And Arter AND
Hadden, Attorneys At Law (Bloom v. Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Huntington Beach)
and authorize execution by the Chairman, Executive Director and attestation by the Agency
Clerk, and 2. Appropriate an additional $150,000 to pay for additional legal services ($100,000)
and expert witness fees ($50,000).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien (Garofalo out of room)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING PECK
RESERVOIR LITIGATION (CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH V. MONTGOMERY WATSON,
ET AL) - APPROVED WATER FUND APPROPRIATION
The City Council considered a communication from City Attorney Hutton and Acting Public
Works Director Smith recommending approval of the settlement agreement regarding Peck
Reservoir Litigation - City of Huntington Beach v. Montgomery Watson et. al, and further
recommending approval of water fund appropriation.
Councilmember Sullivan stated that he believed the item should be split into two separate
actions.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Bauer to approve the staff recommendation with the
exception of recommended action 3b:
1 . Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement For Settlement
Of Claims And Mutual General Releases with respect to the design and construction of certain
improvements at Peck Reservoir with Montgomery Watson, Pro -Contracting, and others
involved in the design and construction of Peck Reservoir; and 2. Authorize the transfer of
$66,014 from Purchase Order No. 218877 (between the City and Montgomery Watson
Americas, Inc.) to Purchase Order No. 21454 (between the City and Pro Contracting) for
funding of Settlement Agreement, and 3. Appropriate the following additional funds from the
Unappropriated Water Fund (Account No. G-EW-301-01-00): (a) $25,072 to Purchase Order
No. 214554 (between the City and Pro Contracting) for funding of Settlement Agreement.
4. Authorize payment to Pro Contracting Corporation in the amount of $91,086 for funding of
Settlement Agreement.
City Attorney Hutton reported.
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The motion made by Sullivan, second Bauer carried by the following roll call vote,
AYES: Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES: Green
ABSENT: Julien (Garofalo out of room)
A motion was made by Harman, second Green to approve staff recommended action 3b as
follows-.
3 (b) $195,000 to Project Account No. E-EW-PW-849-6-39-00 for the construction of
miscellaneous improvements necessary to bring the reservoir back into service.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES- Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: Sullivan
ABSENT: Julien (Garofalo out of room)
(CITY COUNCIL) RESOLUTION NO. 98-19 - REVISED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE -
DEFERRED TO LATER DATE - COMMITTEE FORMED - ORDINANCE NO. 3391 RELATING
TO THE FILING OF ECONOMIC STATEMENTS - DEFERRED TO LATER DATE
The City Council considered the following communications:
Communication from the City Attorney submitting a revised Conflict of Interest Code prepared
pursuant to State law, requiring designated employees and members of City boards,
commissions and committees to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The designated
persons are required to file a Statement upon assuming their position and to disqualify
themselves from participating in decisions or influencing decisions in which they have a conflict.
The last Conflict of Interest Code adopted by the City was Resolution No. 4459, adopted
November 21, 1977. Since then, employee job titles and descriptions have been added,
deleted and changed and it is necessary to update the code.
Communication from the City Attorney recommending approval of Ordinance No. 3391 which
would condition membership on designated City boards, commissions and committees on
requiring such members to file a Statement of Economic Interests within thirty (30) days of their
appointment, annually each April 1st, and after leaving such office. Failure to file within the time
required would cause the person to automatically vacate the office.
City Attorney Hutton reported on the items.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to adopt Resolution No. 98-19 and approve
introduction of Ordinance No. 3391.
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Councilmember Bauer presented reasons why he would recommend that these items be
deferred including that he did not believe some of the boards and commissions listed have a
potential for a conflict of interest and some of the boards and commissions listed are no longer
in existence.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to defer the following
items to the May 18,1998 Council Meeting:
Resolution No. 98-19 - Revised Conflict Of Interest Code
Ordinance No. 3391 Relating To The Filing Of Statements Of Economic Interest By Members
Of Boards, Commissions And Committees
Councilmember Sullivan recommended that the process on this subject include sending a letter
to applicants for all boards, committees and commissions informing them of the requirement for
filing statements of economic interest, and further, to have Council liaisons to these boards,
committees and commissions explain the process.
The motion made by Garofalo, second Green carried by unanimous vote with Councilmember
Jutien being recorded absent.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED RECOMMENDED INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
COMMITTEE POSITIONS ON STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION
The City Council considered a communication from Administration transmitting the
Intergovernmental Relations Committee recommendations on proposed State and Federal
legislation.
Rich Sannard, Deputy City Administrator presented a staff report. A slide report was also
presented by Mr. Barnard.
Discussion was held by Council.
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 Administration dated April 20,1998, regarding State Legislative
Proposals to Eliminate Motor Vehicle In Lieu Fees
A motion was made by Green, second Harman to direct staff to draft letters of support or
opposition as recommended, for each bill, and authorize the Mayor to send the letters on behalf
of the City Council to the appropriate committees in the State Legislature or the U.S. Congress
as follows:
1. Oppose AB 1236 (Floyd), Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Pre -interrogation
Disclosure.
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and
2. Oppose AB 2065 (Cardenas) Cities, License Fees Re: Certain home -based businesses.
and
3. Oppose the three related bills on Vehicle License Fees: SB 2001 (Hurtt), SB 1723 (Haynes)
and AB 1776 (McClintock).
and
4. Oppose HR 2446 (Shuster) Amendment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (FEMA).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Julien
ABSTAIN:
Garofalo
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3393 ESTABLISHING NEW RECREATIONAL
PARKING ZONE - PIER PLAZA PARKING LOTS
The City Council considered adoption 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 (q)(8) and 10.60.020 (c)(4) Relating to Parking Meter Zones Located at the
Pier Plaza Parking Lots."
A motion was made by Green, second Garofalo to adopt Ordinance No. 3393, following a
reading by title by the City Clerk, '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.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
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(CITY COUNCIL) U.S. STRATEGIC COMMAND TOUR - EXPENDITURE APPROVED
The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Pro Tern Green regarding the
invitation extended to him as a member of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, to take
part in a United States Strategic Command Tour of several military facilities throughout the
United States.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Dettloff to approve an expenditure of $465 to cover
the costs for the meals and lodging portion of the trip by Mayor Pro Tern Green relative to the
U.S. Strategic Command Tour of several military facilities throughout the United States.
Mayor Pro Tern Green informed the Council that the bases are not City related issues, however
he listed the interaction with the many business participants that will be available to him as a
City representative on this trip. He also spoke regarding the coastal related issues that will be
addressed during the trip at the National Coastal Summit.
The motion made by Garofalo, second Dettloff carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Green, Dettloff, Garofalo
NOES: Bauer, Sullivan
ABSENT. Julien
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TURN OF THE CENTURY
COMMITTEE REGARDING THE TURN OF THE CENTURY AND A WHOLE BUNCH MORE -
CELEBRATION OF 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - APPROVED IN CONCEPT - COMMITTEE FORMED
The City Council considered a communication from Dave Garofalo, City Counciimember[Co-
Chairman and Diane Baker, Co -Chairman of The Turn of the Century Celebration.
Councilmember Garofalo presented a report.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to approve the following actions: (1) Adopt in
concept the idea of celebrating 1999, 2000, 2001 respectively. (2) The Council Committee be
comprised of Councilmembers. Garofalo, Green and Dettloff. (3) The respective Mayor -
Designates help lead their indiVidual years. (4) Collectively this Council Committee report back
with final recommendations.
Councilmember Bauer requested a report on proposed cost and amount of staff involvement as
well as a procedure which could be followed if volunteer efforts are not enough.
The motion made by Garofalo, second Green was approved with the exception that Mayor
Dettloff would serve on the committee in the place of Councilmember Harman.
The motion carried by unanimous vote with Councilmember Julien recorded absent.
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ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Dettloff adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach at 11:00 p.m. to Monday, April 27,1998, Community
Outreach Meeting, at 7:00 p.m. at Eader School, 9291 Banning Avenue, Huntington Beach,
California.
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
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