HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-16MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
5.00 P.M. - Room B-8
7:00 P.M. - Council Chamber
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Monday, November 16, 1998
A video tape recording of the 7:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
is 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 COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
Absent: Garofalo
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
There were no persons present to address Council regarding the closed session items
scheduled on the agenda.
MOTION TO NOT RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION RE: YEAR 2000 LEGAL AUDIT —
APPROVED (120.80)
A motion was made by Harman, second Bauer, that Council not consider the following item in
closed session: Subject: Arter & Hadden Contract Regarding Year 2000 Legal Audit. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES, None
ABSENT: Garofalo
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MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION — APPROVED (120.80)
On motion by Harman, second Bauer, the City Council recessed to closed session to consider
the following items. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT. Garofalo
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give
instructions to the agency's negotiator Ray Silver, David Biggs and Melanie Fallon, regarding
negotiations with John Genovese and Lori Gato concerning the PURCHASE/SALE/LEASE
located at 7777 Edinger Avenue (Huntington Center). Instructions will concern both price and
terms of payment. (520.80)
Closed Session — City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with
its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the city is
a party. The title of the litigation is City of Huntington Beach v. State Board of Control; Board
of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System, Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 779952, plus related cross -action in which the city, Mayor and City Council and
Ray Silver, City Administrator, are parties; consolidated with Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 794230 filed by the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association in which the City of
Huntington Beach, Mayor and City Council and Ray Silver, City Administrator, are parties.
(120.80)
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with
its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the city is
a party. The title of the litigation is PLC, Inc. v. City of Huntington Beach, in re: Arbitration of the
Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement. Subject: PLC, Inc. v. City of Huntington Beach,
Arbitration of the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement. (120.80)
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its
designated representatives William Osness, Personnel Director, and Daniel Cassidy, Esquire,
Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson, regarding labor relations matters - meet and confer with the
following employee organizations: MSOA, MEA, HBFA, and SCLEA. (120.80)
RECONVENE:
Mayor Dettloff reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency
in the Council Chamber at 7:00 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 on those actions as required
by law (Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(3)(13)).
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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
Absent: None
FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Flag Ceremony and the Pledge of Allegiance were presented by Cub Scout Pack 506, 4'h
grade Webelos, Harbour View School. Co -leaders, Teri Simonas and Geri Heidlebrect.
INVOCATION
Bruce Templeton, First Christian Church, Huntington Beach, gave the invocation.
PRESENTATION — By Mayor Shirley Dettloff and the City Council to members of the City
Council appointed boards, commissions and committees in recognition of their contribution to
the City of Huntington Beach. The chairpersons of the following boards, commissions and
committees were present to receive city lapel pins: 41" of July Board, Allied Arts Board, Board of
Appeals, Children's Needs Task Force, Community Service Commission, CPAB, Environmental
Board, Finance Board, Historic Resources Board, Human Relations Task Force, Infrastructure
Advisory Board, Investment Advisory Board, Library Board, Mobile Home Review Board,
Personnel Commission, Planning Commission, Public Works Commission and the Youth Board.
PRESENTATION — By Mayor Shirley Dettloff and the City Council to City Treasurer Shari
Freidenrich, Pat Lovelace, Senior Deputy City Treasurer and the Investment Advisory Board
members, presentation of a plaque from the Municipal Treasurers' Association for "Certification
of Investment Policy." Less than 10% of the cities and agencies in California have received the
award. Investment Advisory Board members in attendance were Bob Turicchi, Chair, Bill
Bernard, Jon Ely, Warren Hall, Rick Ganulin, Bob Glass. Member Bob Winchell was unable to
attend.
PRESENTATION — By Mayor Shirley Dettloff and the City Council to employee John Von Holle,
Engineering Technician, Public Works Department - a check in the amount of $1,362 for his
suggestion Replace Pump -out Station - a suggestion that the Community Services Department
file for available grant money to fund a project to replace a pump -out and sewer lines. The
grant was approved and the city received a check in the amount of $13,619 to pay for the work.
PRESENTATION — By Mayor Shirley Dettloff and the City Council to Human Relations Task
Force, Charles Thomas, Chair, Days of Dialogue, a proclamation proclaiming the week of
November 15'" to November 215' as Huntington Beach Days of Dialogue.
PRESENTATION — By Mayor Shirley Dettloff and the City Council to Library Department
Circulation Supervisor Jose Aranda, Library Services, a check in the amount of $527 for his
suggestion Purchasing Library Dance Floor- a suggestion that the Library Department
purchase a dance floor and rent it for use during festive occasions held at the Central Library &
Cultural Center. In the first year the Library generated $5,720 revenue.
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PRESENTATION — Mayor Dettloff presented the Mayor's Award to Officer Ed Duel and Officer
John Cottriel in recognition of their work in developing innovative police officer training programs
such as the Emergency Vehicles Operation Coarse and the Pursuit Intervention Technique.
Police Chief Lowenberg spoke regarding these programs and commended Officers Duel and
Cottriel.
PRESENTATION — Mayor Dettloff presented the Mayor's Award for the month of November,
1998 to Economic Development Director Biggs in recognition of his on -going efforts on
programs which will improve the economy of the City of Huntington Beach.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL GRANT RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH FOR CLEANUP OF WATERFRONT HILTON SITE
Mayor Dettloff announced the receipt of a $2,000,000 federal grant to assist the city in cleaning
the Waterfront Hilton site. She stated that because of this grant, funds would now be available
for use in other areas of the city. Carol Runzel, Assistant Project Manager, Economic
Development Department, was instrumental in the city receiving this grant. Ms. Runzel
identified the grant, brought it to the attention of the Economic Development Department, and
presented her recommendation that she believed the city should apply for the grant. Ms.
Runzel was commended by the City Council for her efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIRGINIA SIMS complimented Mayor Dettloff on her leadership of the city. Ms. Sims stated
that she had been requested not to appear at the City Council meeting to speak as a settlement
with the Firefighters' Association was to be reached, however, she decided to come to the
meeting. Ms. Sims spoke in support of a salary increase for the firefighters and paramedics.
She informed Council that firefighters and paramedics are never on strike as are persons in
other occupations.
DONNA KLEIN invited the City Councilmembers and the community to attend the forthcoming
pier lightning event. She stated that Santa Claus and Mrs. Santa Claus will be present to have
pictures taken with the children.
RAYMOND GOULETTE referred to an article on the outcome of the Morse Circle residence
code violations case. He stated reasons for his disagreement with the recommendation of the
City Attorney's Office which the newspaper reported as recommending that the violator receive
probation and periodic residence inspections rather than a jail sentence.
DONALD BOLAND, firefighter, apologized to Mrs. Sims, He stated he had asked her and 15 other
members of the Firefighters' Association not to speak tonight on the firefighters' salary issue as it was
desired at the time to devote their public comments to informing the Council of the Orange County Fire
Services Overachievers Award. He stated that the judges who recommended the award were people
from all walks of the community. Mr. Boland read portions of the award certificate to the Council. He
informed the Counci[ of some of the community organizations with which the Fire Association work
including the Orangewood Home, food deliveries to needy persons, and donation of equipment to Mexico.
He stated that in December the firefighters would be earning less than they earned in 1992.
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CATHY SIENKANIEC spoke regarding the SCATS gymnastics activities in Huntington Beach.
She stated that the organization provides at risk scholarships. She informed Council she was
present to speak regarding the $15,000 grant for which SCATS had applied last year and had
not received information as to the status of their application. She requested consideration this
year.
HOWARD SUBNICK spoke regarding the overtime that needed to be filled during past months
which made the salary of a firefighter reflect $60,000 per year.
MICHAEL KEANE congratulated Councilmembers on their victories. He spoke regarding
Councilmember Sullivan's campaign for supervisor and stated his opposition to his negative
campaign flyers. He congratulated the City Attorney on her reelection and stated that he
believed Councilmember Harman was rude to her at the last meeting. He spoke in support of a
salary increase for firefighters' salaries. Mr. Keane stated that he hoped Council would give
serious consideration to the Planning Commission's decision on the Wal-Mart site.
L. J. EDGCOMB addressed Council regarding the agenda item pertaining to the Affordable
Housing Covenant for the Promenade and Cape Ann Projects in the Holly-Seacliff
Development. He stated the importance of the subordination clause their company is
requesting.
MARK BUCKLAND spoke regarding the low foreclosure rate he foresees for the projects (Cape
Ann and Promenade) and requested Council approval of the agenda item regarding the
affordable housing covenant for these projects.
CHARLES REWCE spoke regarding what he believes to be the history of the procedure by
which a house was allowed to be built at a height not allowed by city code. Mr. Reince spoke
regarding the repercussions from this incident which resulted in the recent Court of Appeals
decision.
MARLENE DUPRAS spoke regarding the four units built by the Westminster School District
near her property in the vicinity of Schroeder Elementary School. She spoke regarding the
noise caused by the air conditioning and heating units. Ms. Dupras stated that the City
Attorney's Office is now handling this matter and requested that Council monitor the situation.
KEVIN DUPRAS reiterated his wife's concerns regarding the noise emanating from the four
units built by the Westminster School District at the Schroeder Elementary School. He
requested that Council read the communication which he had presented to the Sergeant -at -
Arms. (The Sergeant -at -Arms provided this communication to the City Clerk.) The
communication was from Kevin and Marlene Dupras dated October 30, 1998 written to Anthony
Duarte, Code Enforcement Officer, Department of Community Development, titled Norse
Violations at Schroeder Elementary School.
MARTIN RICHELLI spoke regarding an amendment that he would like made to the election
process whereby the runner-up candidate is appointed to the Council if a vacancy is created by
a current member gaining office in another agency, e.g., the Board of Supervisors.
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CONNIE BOARDMAN informed Council of what she believes to be the reasons for the error in
the figures relating to funds that the city has projected to be received from the proposed
Huntington Beach Wal-Mart. She also stated that the consultant did not factor in that some of
the sales tax will be a transfer of revenue from K-Mart, Marshall's, etc. Ms. Boardman stated
that a revenue figure of $200,000 is not enough to overcome the effects brought to the
community by the Wal-Mart project, including traffic, noise and light pollution, loss of 9.8 acres
of open space where there is already a shortage of parks, and destruction of the quality of life to
the neighborhood.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCED LATE COMMUNICATIONS WHICH PERTAIN TO ITEMS ON
THE AGENDA
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, the City Clerk announced the following late
communications regarding Agenda Items which had been received following distribution of the
agenda:
Communication dated November 13, 1998 received from Jim Martin in opposition to residential
zoning and recommending that the Visitor -Serving Commercial Zoning be retained. Attached to
said communication is a copy of Page 1 of a petition listing residents in support of a gasoline
station/convenience store.
Slide report from the Planning Department titled General Plan Amendment No. 98-Z Zoning
Text Amendment No. 98-2, Zoning Map Amendment No. 98-2, Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 98-1, Negative Declaration No. 98-1
Slide report from the Planning Department titled Affordable Housing Covenant for Promenade
and Cape Ann Projects
Slide report from the Public Works Department dated November 16, 1998 titled Beach
Boulevard, Median Landscape Plan Design Funding
A communication from Bill McGrath, Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Association President,
dated November 16, 1998 in support of the item pertaining to Landscape Design Plans for
Beach Boulevard Medians
Revised Agenda Page #10 adding a proposed agreement between the city and the law firm of
Arter & Hadden
A communication from Melanie Fallon, Assistant City Administrator, requesting removal of H-1
from the Agenda — (Revisions to Massage Ordinance)
(CITY COUNCIL) CITY ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCED AGENDA ITEMS THAT ARE TO BE
REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
City Administrator Ray Silver recommended that the following items be removed from this City
Council Agenda:
(City Council) General Guidelines And Priorities For the 1999/2000 Action Plan, Consolidated
Plan And Reserve CDBG Funds For City Programs
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(City Council) Agreement Between Arter & Hadden Company & City Regarding Year 2000 Legal
Audit
The City Councilmembers concurred with the removal of these items from the Council agenda.
(CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) COUNCIL COMMIITTEEICOUNCIL LIAISON
REPORTS
There were no City Council Committee or Council Liaison reports.
(CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Silver dial not have a report.
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING — APPROVED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 98-2/ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 98-21ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
NO. 98-VLOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 98-1/NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NO.98-1 (PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY LOT REDESIGNATIONS) - ADOPTED RESOLUTION
98-86 - APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 3407 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION
98-37 (440.50)
Mayor Dettloff announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider the
following:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Requests: GPA: Change the General Plan designation from Visitor Serving Commercial to
Residential High Density.
Zoning Text Amendment/Zoning Map Amendment: Amend the zoning from Downtown
Specific Plan, District 1 (Visitor Serving Commercial) to Downtown Specific Plan, District 2
(Residential).
Local Coastal Program Amendment: Change Coastal Element to reflect the General Plan
and Zoning Land Use designations which is subject to California Coastal Commission approval.
Location: One (1) half -block (9 lots total) which is approximately 0.81 acres on the north side
of Pacific Coast Highway, between 22"d and Golden West Streets.
Environmental Status: Negative Declaration No. 98-1 will also be considered by the City
Council. Notice is hereby given that an initial environmental assessment for the above item was
processed and completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. It was
determined that the above item with mitigation, would not have any significant environmental
effects and that a mitigated negative declaration is warranted. These environmental
assessments are on file at the City of Huntington Beach Planning Department, 2000 Main
Street, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Planning
Department.
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Coastal Commission Status: The above item is located in the appealable jurisdiction of the
Coastal Zone and includes Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 98-1 in conjunction with
the above request. The Local Coastal Program Amendment will be forwarded to the California
Coastal Commission if approved by the City Council.
The City Clerk announced that publication, posting, and mailing as provided by staff had been
completed.
Earlier in the meeting, City Clerk Brockway had announced that the following late
communications had been provided to the City Council relating to this agenda item:
Communication dated November 13, 1998 received from Jim Martin in opposition to residential
zoning and recommending that the Visitor -Serving Commercial Zoning be retained. Attached to
said communication is a copy of Page 1 of a petition listing residents in support of a gasoline
station/convenience store.
Slide report from the Planning Department titled General Plan Amendment No. 98-2, Zoning
Text Amendment No. 98-Z Zoning Map Amendment No. 98-R, Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 98-1, Negative Declaration No. 98-1.
SIDNEY SPINAK representing homeowners in the area of 21" Street, addressed Council
regarding his attendance at the recent Planning Commission meeting. He stated his concern
that high density does not discriminate between single-family dwellings and a condominium
complex; also that the only ingress and egress would be on 22nd Street. He objected to the
Environmental Impact Report which stated that there would be no impact from traffic emanating
from a condominium project.
ROBERT CORONA, developer, stated that he has no intention of building a condominium
project on this property. He stated he is going to build nine single-family residential units. He
stated that he believes that there are sufficient service stations in the area. Mr. Corona stated
his opposition to the wording on Mr. Martin's petition which had been announced earlier in the
meeting by the City Clerk under the announcement of Late Communications.
DICK KELTER stated that he favored the proposed project and wished to show his support for
residential development. He stated that he was a property owner on 181h Street, and when the
project in that area comes before the Council he would support residential for that area.
DAVE MACLEOD stated his interest has always been to put residential on the site; that
commercial development does not serve the needs of the residents as it brings out higher
density of traffic, and the surrounding area has remained residential.
JIM MARTIN stated that no one seems to want commercial development in their backyard but
that the city needs commercial development to generate revenue. He spoke in opposition to the
proposed zoning.
There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there be no further objections,
either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Julien, to approve the following actions:
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1. Uphold the Planning Commission's action and approve Negative Declaration No. 98-1 with
findings and mitigation measures as set forth in Attachment No. 4 to the Request For Council
Action dated November 16, 1998 as follows:
Findings For Approval For Negative Declaration No. 98-1
1. The Negative Declaration No. 98-1 has been prepared in compliance with
Article 6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. It was
advertised and available for a public comment period of thirty (30) days.
Comments received during the comment period have been addressed.
2. Mitigation measures, incorporated into the attached conditions of approval, avoid
or reduce the project's effects to a point where clearly no significant effect on the
environment will occur. Mitigation measures address potential impacts in the
areas of water, transportation/circulation, hazards, noise, and public services.
*3. *There is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the Planning
Commission that the project, as mitigated through the mitigation measures for
General Plan Amendment No. 98-2, Zoning Text Amendment 98-2, Zoning Map
amendment No. 98 0 and Local Coastal plan Amendment No. 98-1, will have a
significant effect on the environment.
*This original sentence was incomplete in the staff report presented to Council on
November 16, 1998. This sentence has been completed and added to the
minutes.
Recommended Mitigation Measures
1. The applicant is required to develop and implement a long-term post -construction
Water Quality Management Plan describing the installation and maintenance of
appropriate structural facilities and conduct of routine non-structural Best
Management Practices (BMPs) consistent with Drainage Area Management Plan
(DAMP) New Development Appendix G.
2. Prior to issuance of precise grading or building permits, whichever comes first,
for each development project, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval
from Manager, Subdivision, and Grading of a Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be
used on -site to control predictable pollutant runoff. This WQMP shall identify, at
a minimum, the routine, structural and non-structural measures specified in the
countywide NPDES Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) Appendix which
details implementation of BMPs whenever they are applicable to a project, the
assignment of long-term maintenance responsibilities (specifying the developer,
parcel owner, maintenance association, lessee, etc.) and shall reference the
location(s) of structural BMPs.
3. All parking shall either be located entirely on -site or shall comply with the parking
and access requirements of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance Code and Downtown Specific Plan, whichever is more restrictive.
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4. Future construction shall be required to comply with the City of Huntington Beach
Fire Department specifications.
5. Future construction shall be required to include noise mitigation measures such
as double paned windows and insulation, to comply with the noise standards of
the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
6. Any proposed development on the sites shall be required to comply with General
Plan Policy PF 4.2.2. and LU 2.1.7, requiring appropriate mitigation of potential
school impacts.
and
2. Uphold the Planning Commission's action and approve General Plan Amendment
No. 98-2 by adopting Resolution No. 98-86 (Attachment No. 1) — "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving General Plan
Amendment No. 98-2 and Negative Declaration No. 98-1
and
3. Uphold the Planning Commission's action and approve Zoning Text Amendment
No. 98-2 and Zoning Map Amendment No. 98-2 with findings as set forth in
Attachment No. 4 and following a reading by title by the City Clerk, approve introduction
of Ordinance No. 3407 (Attachment No. 2) —'An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending the Downtown Specific Plan to Redesignate Certain Real Property
From Specific Plan District 1 (Visitor Serving Commercial) to Downtown Specific Plan
District 2 (Residential) (Zoning Text Amendment No. 98-2 and Zoning Map Amendment
No. 98-$)"
Findings For Zoning Text Amendment 98-21Zoning Map Amendment 981
Zoning Text Amendment No. 98-2 and Zoning Map Amendment No. 98-2 to
change the zoning on three half -blocks totaling 2.59 net acres from Downtown
Specific Plan District 1 (Visitor -Serving Commercial) to Downtown Specific Plan
District 2 (Residential) is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land
uses and programs specified in the General Plan and any applicable specific
plan. The proposed changes are consistent with General Plan Amendment No.
98-2, which is being processed concurrently. The land uses in the surrounding
area are consistent with the proposed change in zoning and at the time of
development there will be appropriate infrastructure and services available to
support residential development.
2. In the case of a general land use provision, the zoning map amendment is
compatible with the uses authorized in, and the standards prescribed for, the
zoning district for which it is proposed. The changes proposed would be
compatible with uses in the vicinity which is residential and open space.
3. A community need is demonstrated for the change proposed. The changes
would expand the opportunities for housing and address the needs of a growing
population.
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4. Its adoption will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good
zoning practice. The zoning text amendment and zoning map amendment will provide more
opportunities for residents to live in close proximity to services and amenities while being
consistent with the surrounding neighborhood.
4. Approve Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 98-1 by adopting Resolution No. 98-37
(Attachment No. 3) with findings (Attachment No. 4) - "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach Adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment 98-1 (Consisting
of Zoning Text Amendment No. 98-2 and Zoning Map Amendment No. 98-2) and
Requesting Its Certification by the California Coastal Commission.
and
5. Further direct that a covenant restricting this property to single-family residential
development be enacted.
Senior Planner Broeren responded to Councilmember Harman's questions regarding the entry
node monument or signage.
The motion made by Garofalo, second Julien, carried by the following roll call vote.
AYES: Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING MATTERS RELATING TO
THE MORSE CIRCLE RESIDENCE
In response to Councilmember Harman and Councilmember Sullivan, the City Attorney reported
on matters relating to the sentencing which the Morse Circle resident may receive for conviction
of code violations.
CONSENT CALENDAR — ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Harman, second Julien, Council approved the following Consent Calendar items
as recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED TRANSFER OF AQMD PERMIT PROCESSING FUNDS TO
THE GENERAL FUND TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNET ACCESS ACCOUNT FOR
INTERNET ACCESS (320.45) — Approved the transfer of $12,000 from Air Quality
Management District (AQMD) Permit Processing Fund (E-AQ-PW-320-390-00) to General Fund
Account (E-AA-ND-312-385-00) for the purpose of accommodating Permit Processing on the
Internet through the city's Internet Service Provider.
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MARINA HIGH
SCHOOL SIDEWALK PROJECT — CC-1094 — AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS —
(ALONG SPRINGDALE STREET FROM MCFADDEN AVENUE TO EDINGER AVENUE
ADJACENT TO MARINA HIGH SCHOOL) (600.70) — 1. Approved the project plans and
specifications and authorize the Director of Public works to solicit bids for the construction of the
Marina High School Sidewalk Project and 2. Approved the attached sample contract, subject to
award of the contract to the lowest responsivelresponsible bidder.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSIONER — TRISH CANNADY TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER REPRESENTATIVE
FROM THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT (110.20) — Approved the recommendation of
City Council Liaisons Dave Garofalo and Dave Sullivan for the appointment of Ms. Trish
Cannady to represent the Westminster School District on the Community Services Commission
as requested by Dr. Barbara DeHart, Superintendent, Westminster School District. (Fills
unexpired term of Aileen Manley, 7/1/96 to 6/30/00)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED A CHANGE ORDER TO THE AMELCO CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS AT PECK RESERVOIR PUMP
STATION — (CC-696) (600.80) -1. Approved an increase of the project budget of $32,000, This
included $29,942 to cover the costs of Change Order No. 1 and $2,058 in additional contingency
funds, and 2. Approved Change Order No. 1, Amelco Construction, for the construction of
mechanical equipment sound mitigation at the Peck Reservoir Pump Station.
(CITY COUNCIL) ACCEPTED BID FROM SANCON ENGINEERING 11, INC. FOR OLD TOWN
SEWER PROJECT — CC-1096 — AUTHORIZED EXECUTION OF CONTRACT (600.60) —
1. Accepted the bid submitted by Sancon Engineering 11, Inc., 5841 Edinger Drive, Huntington
Beach, CA 92649; and 2. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract for the
Old Town Sewer Project for a total bid amount of $125,960; and 3. Authorized the Director of
Public Works to expend $142,556 to cover contract cost of $125,960, estimated construction
change orders of $12,596, and anticipated supplemental expenses of $4,000.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED COUNTY SEWER REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION COOPERATIVE PROJECTS PROGRAM (CPP) — APPROVED SAMPLE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY & ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT —
(BROOKHURSTIEFFINGHAM & "A" STATIONIPCH) APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS (600.25) —1. Appropriated $900,000 from the city's unappropriated General Fund
reserves to serve as the reimbursable portion of a $1,800,000 downtown sewer rehabilitation
project. The city's 50% matching share or $900,000 would be from the $1,000,000 budgeted for
downtown sewer rehabilitation in the Fiscal Year 1998-99 budget per Resolution No. 98-73; and
2. Authorized staff to use $650,000 of the Capital Sewer Fund to serve as the reimbursable
portion of the $1,300,000 sewer lift station project. The city's 50% matching share, or $650,000,
would be from the Fiscal Year 1998-99 budget per Resolution No. 98-73; and 3. Approved the
attached sample agreement and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
in substantially the same form between the DISTRICT and the City after it has been reviewed
and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR UPGRADING OF WATER OPERATIONS SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA
ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEMS — WESTIN ENGINEERING, INC. — APPROVED
MODIFICATION TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (600.10) —1. Approved the selection of
Westin Engineering, Inc., Tustin, for the planning, design and installation oversight services for the
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upgrade of the Water Division's existing SCADA system; and 2. Approved and authorized
execution of the attached contract between the city and Westin Engineering, Inc. - Professional
Services Contract Between The City Of Huntington Beach And Westin Engineering, Inc. To Prepare
A SCADA System Master Plan For Upgrading City's System For Water Operations (CC-1092).
Subject to the West Orange County Water Board approving the selection of Westin Engineering,
Inc. and the expenditure of budgeted funds for their share of the project costs; and 3. Approved the
Settlement Committee recommendation to modify the Indemnification and Hold Harmless
paragraph of the attached agreement with Westin.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED TO REJECT BIDS AND REQUEST PERMISSION TO RE -
ADVERTISE THE GOLDENWEST STREET STORM DRAIN — CC-1042 — APPROVED
AUTHORIZING DMC ENGINEERING PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZED THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR TO RE -ADVERTISE FOR BIDS IN SPRING, 1999 (600.10) —1. Rejected the five
bids submitted for the construction of the Goldenwest Street Storm Drain and directed the City
Treasurer to return all bid bonds; and 2. Approved using DMC Engineering to make the required
modifications to the improvement plans and the contract document so that the Goldenwest Street
Storm Drain Project can proceed on its current schedule; and 3. Authorized the Director of Public
Works to expend up to $6,000 to cover the cost of DMC Engineering proposal and 4. Authorized
the Director of Public Works to re -advertise in spring, 1999, for bids with a refined bid package for
the construction of the project.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE USE OF BUDGETED CONTRACT SERVICES FUNDS
USING EXISTING CONTRACTS WITH SCOTT, FAZEKOS & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO
PERFORM PLAN REVIEW AND STAFFING SERVICES (600.10) W- Approved and authorized
the use of budgeted contract funds in Program CD-234-390 to provide both professional plan
review and staffing services using existing contracts with SFA, Inc.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH JR
CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR CONTINUING INTERIM TRAFFIC ENGINEER SERVICES —
(TOM BRONARD) (600.10) - Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and JR Consulting Engineers for Interim City
Traffic Engineer Services - Professional Services Contract Between The City Of Huntington
Beach And JR Consulting Engineers, LTD For Interim City Traffic Engineer Services.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.98-85 WHICH ADOPTS LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 98-2 — (ZONING TEXTS & MAP AMENDMENTS) (420.85) —
Approved Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 98-2 by Adopting Resolution No. 98-85 — "A
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City of Huntington Beach Adopting Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 98-2 And Requesting its Certification By The California Coastal Commission" and
forward to the California Coastal Commission for certification. (CA 93-5, Carts and Kiosks; ZTA 95-
1, Residential In -Fill; ZTA 95-2, Adult Business; ZTA 95-3, Floodplain; ZTA 95-6, Sign Code; ZTA
97-4, Sex Oriented Business; ZTA 97-3 ,General Day Care; ZC 94-1, Island Bay; ZC 94-4, Gill
School Site; ZC 96-4, Home Depot; ZMA 94-5, Greystone Homes; ZMA 94-6, Q Zoning/Warner;
ZMA 96-2, McDonalds/Warner; ZMA 97-2, Christ Presbyterian; ZMA 97-3, Adult Day Care/Bushard
Street and Urgency Ordinance, Adult Business)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED RENAMING THE GRAHAM STREET BRANCH LIBRARY TO THE
HELEN MURPHY BRANCH LIBRARY IN MEMORY OF RECENTLY DECEASED GRAHAM
STREET LIBRARY BRANCH MANAGER (950.10) —Authorized staff to proceed with the naming
of the Graham Street Branch Library to the Helen Murphy Branch Library in memory of the recently
deceased Graham branch manager, Helen Murphy.
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(CITY COUNCIL) REVISED THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COVENANT FOR THE PROMENADE
AND CAPE ANN PROJECTS IN HOLLY-SEACLIFF (DECLARATION OF CONDITIONS,
COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS FOR PROPERTY — RESALE RESTRICTIONS) — REQUESTED
BY THE OLSON COMPANY & JOHN LAING HOMES (600.10) — Directed staff to revise the
Affordable Housing Covenant for the Promenade and Cape Ann projects to include a subordination
clause and provisions for an escrow account and a zero -balance second deed of trust and present
it at a future City Council meeting for review and approval.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED SCHEDULE OF LEASED PROPERTY & MEMORANDUM OF
LEASE BETWEEN CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND LOS ANGELES SMSA LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP (DBA `°AIRTOUCH CELLULAR") FOR INSTALLATION OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY — DOWNTOWN PARKING
STRUCTURE (600.10) —1. Approved the Schedule of Leased Property and the Memorandum
of Lease with SMSA (AirTouch Cellular) for telecommunications facilities at the city downtown
parking structure, 200 Main Street, as presented in the attached documents. 2. Delegated
authority to the Fire Chief and City Clerk to execute these agreements and any other documents
necessary to implement the Schedule of Leased Property and the Memorandum of Lease for
City Downtown Parking Structure, 200 Main Street, upon City Attorney approval as to form of
said agreements or documents and upon execution by AirTouch.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED FUNDS TO PREPARE LANDSCAPE DESIGN PLANS FOR
BEACH BOULEVARD MEDIANS AS REQUESTED BY THE HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTO
DEALERS ASSOCIATION (320.45)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Public Works regarding the
request from the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Association that the city appropriate funds to
prepare construction plans, specifications and cost estimate for the eventual landscape
improvements of the remaining unlandscaped medians on Beach Boulevard. Staff estimates
the cost to accomplish this request to be $75,000.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced the following late communications related
to this agenda item:
Slide report from the Public Works Department dated November 16, 1998 titled Beach
Boulevard, Median Landscape Plan Design Funding
A communication from Bill McGrath, Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Association President,
dated November 16, 1998 in support of the item pertaining to Landscape Design Plans for
Beach Boulevard Medians
Considerable discussion was held between Council and staff.
A motion was made by Julien, second Green, to approve an appropriation of $75,000 from the
General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to the Beach Boulevard Median Island Landscape
Design Contract Account. The motion carried by the following roll call
AYES: Julien, Green, Bauer, Garofalo
NOES: Harman, Dettloff, Sullivan
ABSENT: None
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(CITY COUNCIL) REQUEST FOR STAFF REVIEW OF CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY SIGN
CODE (420.35)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Green transmitting a copy
of the City of Fountain Valley sign code and requesting that staff review it and return with
recommendations relative to amending the Huntington Beach sign code to include similar
restrictions.
Councilmember Green presented reasons for his request that staff review the City of Fountain
Valley Sign Code.
A motion was made by Green, second Garofalo, to direct staff to review the City of Fountain
Valley Sign Code as it relates to political signs and return with recommendations for amending
the City of Huntington Beach Sign Code to include similar restrictions. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Garofalo, Sullivan
NOES: Bauer
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) INFORMING COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY REGARDING CITY'S INTENTION
TO TERMINATE ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT PARAMEDIC SERVICE TO SUNSET BEACH -
DEFERRED TO DECEMBER 7, 1998 — ADDITIONAL REPORTS TO BE MADE 12/21/98 OR
114199 (510,45).
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Sullivan stating that the
citizens of Huntington Beach are charged a fee for advance life support paramedic services.
Incredibly, the city provides this service free to residents of Sunset Beach. The citizens of
Huntington Beach are asked to pay for themselves and then are required to pay for the people
of Sunset Beach. This outrage and give-away of public funds must stop.
Councilmember Sullivan presented reasons why he had placed this item on the City Council
Agenda. He stated that he had spoken to the Fire Chief regarding this matter and that the Fire
Chief had informed him he would like to make a report to the Council on the matter.
Councilmember Sullivan stated that he would like to continue consideration of this item until the
Fire Chief could make such report.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Harman, to bring back the subject of informing the
County Fire Authority regarding the city's intention to terminate advance life support paramedic
service to Sunset Beach as an administrative item on the City Council Agenda at the next Council
meeting, the December 7, 1998 meeting.
Following discussion regarding the motion, the motion was amended to include Councilmember
Bauer's recommendation that the subject of fire and water services also be reported on at the
December 21, 1998 Council meeting or the January 4, 1999 Council meeting.
The motion made by Sullivan, second Harman, as amended carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT None
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ADJOURNMENT- CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Mayor adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, November 30, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8, Civic
Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California regarding Meadowlark Specific Plan
and Development.
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk
/
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
Mayor/Chairman
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