HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-01MINUTES
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, February 1, 1999
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 Green called the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Sullivan (Harman arrived at 5:01 p.m.)
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING STUDY SESSION & 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/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) STUDY SESSION REGARDING THE
INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(840.20)
The following communication on this item had been provided to the City Council:
A slide show presentation from the Public Works Department dated February 1, 1999 titled
Status Report on Infrastructure Advisory Committee (IAC) prepared by Psomas Company,
consultant to the city
Gary Dysart, consultant to the Public Works Department, presented a staff report. He reviewed
the slide report document prepared by Psomas Company. He reviewed the Infrastructure
Advisory Committee's Work Plan and the status of the Infrastructure Advisory Committee as well
as the tentative schedule which included financing funding methods with a Fall, 1999 timetable
for presentation of recommendations to the City Council. Mr. Dysart then reviewed the
Consultant Team Task portion of the Psomas Company slide presentation. He reviewed the
Management Plan which showed the roles of the City Council, Public Works Department, City
Council Liaison Committee, Infrastructure Advisory Committee, City Administrator, City
Management Team, City Technical Team, and the Psomas Company Consultant Team.
Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo inquired as to how the program would be presented to the public.
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Infrastructure Advisory Committee Member Dick Harlow spoke regarding public information and
public information efforts that are being studied as well as studying the feasibility of a bond issue
and other staff ideas and recommendations.
Infrastructure Advisory Committee Member Dr. Gerald Chapman stated that the Infrastructure
Advisory Committee is a fantastic committee with members that the city could never afford to pay
if the members were consultants. He spoke regarding the bond issue being planned by the
school district.
Discussion was held regarding what level of infrastructure improvement is planned.
The formation of the Public Information Committee of the Infrastructure Advisory Committee was
discussed.
Gary Dysart, consultant to the Public Works Department, addressed Council regarding the need
to know the financing mechanisms prior to the public information program on funding. He stated
the need to maintain voter awareness of infrastructure needs.
Councilmember Julien spoke regarding the recent article on the city of Duarte's success on a
recent bond issue.
Infrastructure Advisory Committee Member Harlow spoke regarding the city of Los Angeles
paying a $22,000,000 liability issue relative to infrastructure wherein the money could have been
better spent elsewhere. Dr. Chapman, Infrastructure Advisory Member, spoke regarding the
need for the city to do more things differently and presented an example of the Water Fund
deficit.
City Administrator Silver clarified the matter of the Water Fund repayment. He spoke regarding
the organizational development techniques that are going forward including the process mapping
recently developed to conserve funds. Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo stated the need to disseminate
information from each of the Infrastructure Advisory Committee meetings to the press.
MOTION TO ADD CLOSED SESSION ITEM TO THE AGENDA SUBSEQUENT TO AGENDA
POSTING PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(B)(2) — HBPOA LITIGATION (HBPOA
VS. CITY, OCSCC #804949) — APPROVED
City Attorney Hutton read the government code section relative to placing the above closed
session on the City Council agenda following the posting of the Council agenda.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Dettloff to consider adding a closed session to the City
Council Agenda subsequent to the agenda posting per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2) —
Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association litigation (HBPOA vs. City, OCSCC #804949). The
motion carried unanimously.
MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Green to recess to Closed Session on the following
items. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
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(City Council) 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)
(City Council). 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 HBPOA v. City of Huntington Beach.
(City Council) 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)
(Redevelopment Agency) 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 Redevelopment Agency v.
Mola — Orange County Superior Court Case No. 77 25 15; or Subject: Redevelopment Agency v.
Mola. (400.50)
(City Council) Closed Session — City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been in formally and to
which the city is a party. The title of the litigation is City v. Dahl/Golden Eagle Insurance Company.
Subject: City v. Dahl/Golden Eagle Insurance Company. (120.80)
(Redevelopment Agency) Closed Session — Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the Agency's negotiators, Melanie Fallon, David
Biggs, and Murray Kane, regarding negotiations with John Givens and Shaul Kuba, CIM Group,
LLC. Concerning the sale/lease of property located at Block 104 & 105; bounded by PCH, Main
Street, Walnut & 6th Street. Instruction will concern: both price and terms of payment. Subject:
Real Property Negotiations Blocks 104 & 105. An area bounded by PCH, Walnut, Main & 61n
Street in the City of Huntington Beach. (400.50)
(City Council) 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 Huss, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach, United
States District Court, Case No. SACV 98-249 AHS (ANX) Subject: HUSS, et al. v. City of
Huntington Beach. (120.80)
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Mayor Green reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency
in the Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN AT CLOSED SESSION
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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)(B).
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
Absent: None
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Mr. Dan Moss, Elder, Ordained Minister, First Christian Church,
Huntington Beach, Mr. Moss is also a Huntington Beach Community Services Commissioner and
the principal, of Hope View Elementary School, Huntington Beach.
FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance were presented by representatives of the Golden
West College Girls' Volleyball and Water Polo Teams.
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:
Slide show presentation from Public Works Department dated February 1, 1999 titled Status
Report on Infrastructure Advisory Committee (IAC)
Slide show presentation from the City Treasurer dated February 1, 1999 titled City of Huntington
Beach Summary of Investment Portfolio Activity for December, 1998
Slide show presentation from the Planning Department dated February 1, 1999 titled General
Plan Amendment No. 98-5 — Housing Element Update
Slide show presentation from the Economic Development Department dated February 1, 1999
titled Sassounian DDA Amendment
PRESENTATION: To Mayor Peter Green, Ron Hayden, Library Services Director and Bart
McGrath, Library Patrons Foundation, by Perry Cain, Manager, Community Relations for Boeing.
Presentation of a check in the amount of $4,000 for the Huntington Beach Library.
PRESENTATION: To Mayor Peter Green, Ron Hayden, Library Services Director and Bart
McGrath, Library Patrons Foundation, by Dennis Holloway, owner, Mother's Polishes*.
Presentation of a check in the amount of $5,000 for the Huntington Beach Library.
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PRESENTATION: By Mayor Peter Green to Golden West Community College Girls' Water Polo
Team, Certificates of Commendation recognizing their achievement as 1998 California
Community College State Champions. Tom Hermstad, Dean, Health Physical Education and
Athletics Division. John Wright, Head Coach. Matt Braun and Joe Billish, Assistant Coaches.
Players: Amber Zering, Deborah Hoyt, Jayme McCall, Jennifer Tarasut, Sharon Vanderpas,
Kristen Rich, Julia Wagner, Ricci Rector, Lisa Swain, Melody Warren, Heather Vaccaro, Jenny
Perrey, Amanda Ogle, Chelsea Rowlands.
PRESENTATION: By Mayor Peter Green to Golden West Community College Girls' Volleyball
Team. Certificates of Commendation recognizing their achievement as 1998 Women's
Volleyball California Community College State Champions. Tom Hermstad, Dean, Health
Physical Education and Athletics Division. Albert Gasparian, Head Coach. Marcia Bradbeer and
Sabrina Hernandez, Assistant Coaches. Players: Katie Brunner, Meghan Coolbaugh, Lori
Daedelow, Salina Eick, Charnette Fair, Ashley Ferris, Shanntay Fletcher, Laurel Kokaska, Carla
Miali, Alissa Moss, Julie Renfrow, Annie Sand.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
SAM EAGLE spoke regarding the parking ticket, and appeal process of the city. He stated that
he objected to the heavy handed notices he had received from a company located in the city of
Tustin.
STEVE FRIEDERANG spoke in support of the agenda item relative to continuing discussions
with the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers' Association regarding support for swimming programs
at the high schools. He spoke regarding the need to get every student water safe. Mr.
Friederang informed Council that only half of the population has the ability to swim even though it
is the most popular activity. He stated that the cost involved for swim programs is mainly for
staff, and the cost could be reduced through a cooperative effort between a professionally run
swim team, the city, and private companies.
PHIL INGLEE expressed concern regarding the agenda item relative to amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code on the procedure for Planning Commission appointments. Mr
Inglee spoke regarding his belief that there is a need for a truly independent Planning
Commission. He spoke regarding the responsibilities of the Planning Commission and the need
to obtain only the brightest volunteers for these positions. He stated that the decisions of the
Planning Commission will affect all of our lives including the lives of our grandchildren. Mr.
Inglee stated at least now the process is required that removal of a Planning Commissioner must
be by a vote of the Council. He requested that Council take the same steps as the city of
Fountain Valley has done with their Planning Commission. Mr. Inglee described the process.
He recommended that a blue ribbon committee be formed on this issue.
RUSS WILLIAMS spoke in opposition to the increase in the beach parking pass fees. He
presented the figures he had received from the courteous staff at the Beaches, Recreation and
Development Division. Mr. Williams requested that Council revisit the fee increases as the
burden is borne by persons who purchase annual beach passes.
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LARRY WEISENTHAL spoke regarding the need for aquatic facilities in Huntington Beach and
in support of the agenda items relative to continuing discussion with the Huntington Beach Auto
Dealers' Association regarding support for swimming programs at Ocean View and Huntington
Beach High Schools.
TEDDI ALVES spoke regarding the recent burglary at her home stating that the police
responding to her call had been very responsive. She objected to the service she had received
while visiting the Police Department. She stated that the police are not able to respond to the
crime situation.
KREG MULLER, Police Officers' Association, addressed Council regarding the issue of random
drug testing in the Police Department. He stated the Huntington Beach Police Officers'
Association is not opposed to this procedure but do want it to be done correctly and to stand up
to legal requirements. He spoke regarding the need to work together on this issue.
TOM SHAW, Huntington Beach Fire Department, stated that the Fire Department employees
have not received a salary increase for the past six years. He stated that the Huntington Beach
Fire Department is now at the bottom of the salary level in the county. He presented a
comparison of the hiring of Fire Department personnel/paramedics in the past and as it is being
done currently. He shared a letter received from a citizen and a former fire captain in another
city who witnessed a recent fire in Huntington Beach and has high commendations for the skills
of the Huntington Beach firefighters.
JEFF LOPEZ, Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association, spoke regarding the minimum
qualifications to apply for a firefighter's position in the city three years ago which have been
lowered from previous years when an AA degree was required. He spoke regarding the taking
away of a retirement benefit which equaled an 18% take -away. Mr. Lopez spoke regarding the
last hiring which will result in at least ten of the persons hired having no experience and the
others with little experience. He stated that he wanted the Council and citizens to be aware of
this fact.
CHUCK BEAUREGARD, representing Save Our Kids, informed Council of the many volunteers
working in youth sports. He spoke regarding the loss of land (over 60 acres) including the Crest
View school site and soon the Rancho View school site. He stated Surf City Baseball is now
gone due to development of the site. He urged approval of the agenda item relating to the
continuance of discussions with the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers' Association regarding
support for swimming programs at Ocean View and Huntington Beach High Schools. Mr.
Beauregard stated that more support was needed from the City Council and City Administrator in
the area of youth sports. He spoke regarding the delay in the Environmental Impact Report on
the youth sports complex at Huntington Central Park from 1999 to 2002. .
Councilmember Bauer stated that he recognizes that the youth sports issue is a complex one,
and he will bring an item regarding the status of the youth sports complex on the next agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo expressed hope that everyone would attend the next meeting of the
Youth Sports Committee
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(CITY COUNCIL) CITY TREASURER'S DECEMBER, 1998 INVESTMENT SUMMARY
REVIEW (310.20)
The City Council considered a communication from City Treasurer Freidenrich transmitting the
December, 1998 Monthly Investment Summary Report for City Council review and acceptance.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following communication on this
item had been provided to the City Council:
City Treasurer Freidenrich presented a staff report.
Slide show presentation from the City Treasurer dated February 1, 1999 titled City of Huntington
Beach Summary of Investment Portfolio Activity for December, 1998.
In response to Councilmember Harman, the City Treasurer stated that she had purchased the
investment software and is working with the Accounting Department towards its implementation.
Following review of the report, a motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to accept the
Monthly Investment Report for December, 1998 pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment
Policy of the City of Huntington Beach. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REPORT BY COUNCILMEMBER BAUER REGARDING MEETING WITH ASSEMBLYMAN
BAUGH REGARDING EXTENSION OF THE 22 FREEWAY
Councilmember Bauer reported on a meeting held with Assemblymember Scott Baugh regarding
the extension of the 22 Freeway legislation and its effect on the City of Huntington Beach. He
stated that he will keep Council informed.
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 98-5 (HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE) —ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-6 (440.50)
Mayor Green announced this was the time set to consider the following public hearing:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach.
Request: To review and adopt the updated General Plan Housing Element.
Location: City-wide.
Environmental Status: The above item is covered by the Program Environmental Impact Report
No. 94-1 for the City of Huntington Beach General Plan.
All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence
for or against the application as outlined above. If you challenge the City Council's action in
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court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to
the public hearing.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following communication on this
item had been provided to the City Council:
Slide show presentation from the Planning Department dated February 1, 1999 titled General
Plan Amendment No. 98-5 — Housing Element Update
Planning Director Zelefsky thanked the members of the city's Housing Committee for their
outstanding job done on this issue.
Senior Planner Mary Beth Broeren presented a staff report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo, Senior Planner Broeren reported on the in -lieu park
fees. She responded to Councilmember Bauer's questions including questions on the issue of
low-income housing and that adoption of this element will meet state requirements to have a
housing element that is consistent with the General Plan.
Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo stated his concern regarding the in -lieu park fee issue. Planning
Director Zelefsky reported and Senior Planner Broeren informed Council of where reference to
residential is set forth in the staff report.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
There being no persons present to speak further on the matter and there being no further
protests filed, either written or oral, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Harman to approve the following Planning Commission
and staff recommendation:
Approve General Plan Amendment No. 98-5 and adopt Resolution No. 99-6 (Attachment
No. 1) to the Request for Council Action dated February 1, 1999 —"A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 98-5 to Update
and Amend the General Plan Housing Element." The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
(CITY COUNCIL) CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE BY
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MULTI -FAMILY
HOUSING REVENUE BONDS —140 UNIT MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT
BAY DEVELOPMENT GROUP (HUNTINGTON BEACH STUDIOS) — S/E CORNER OF
BEACH BOULEVARD & ELLIS AVENUE — TO BE OWNED & OPERATED BY BAY
DEVELOPMENT GROUP (330.30)
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The City Council considered a communication from the Economic Development Director
informing Council of the request by Bay Development Group that the duly noticed TEFRA public
hearing be cancelled as negotiations for the completion of the acquisition of the property were
not consummated.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Green to cancel the advertised public hearing regarding
the issuance by California State Right Community Development Authority of Multi -Family
Housing Revenue Bonds — Bay Development Group — Huntington Beach Studios. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
(CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) (CONTINUED OPEN FROM 1119/99) JOINT
PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — PROPOSED
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT — SASSOUNIAN CAPITAL ADVENTURES,
INC. — SALE OF PROPERTY BOUNDED BY TALBERT/JOYFUL/HAPPY — TALBERT — BEACH
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUB -AREA — ADOPTED AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 295 —
COUNCIL ADOPTED AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 99-7 (600.30)
Mayor Green announced this was the time set to consider the following public hearing:
Joint public hearing between the City Council and Redevelopment Agency pursuant to the
California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Sections 33000, et seq.) for
the purpose of considering the approval of a proposed Disposition and Development Agreement
between the Agency and Sassounian Capital Ventures, Inc., ("Developer"). The Agreement
provides for the sale of approximately 0.68 acre parcel of real property bounded by Talbert Street,
Joyful Lane and Happy Drive (the "Site") within the City's Redevelopment Project Area, specifically
the Talbert -Beach -Redevelopment Project Sub -Area of the City of Huntington Beach (the "Project
Area") to Developer and the construction thereon by Developer of a single-family residential
development.
The purpose of the joint public hearing is to consider: 1. The proposed sale of real property by the
Agency to Developer. 2. The proposed terms and conditions of such sale of real property. 3. The
proposed Disposition and Development Agreement. 4. All evidence and testimony for and against
the approval of the Disposition and Development Agreement and the sale of real property and the
terms and conditions therefor. The Agency has prepared a Summary Report in connection with
the Agreement which describes and specifies: a. The cost to the Agency of the Agreement.
b. The estimated value of the interest to be sold, determined (i) at the highest and best uses
permitted under the Redevelopment Plan and (ii) at the use and with the conditions, covenants,
and development costs required by the sale. c. The purchase price and an explanation of why the
purchase price is less than the fair market value of the interest to be conveyed determined at the
highest and best use consistent with the Redevelopment Plan. d. An explanation of why the sale
will assist in the elimination of blight. e. Other pertinent economic analysis. Any and all persons
having objections to or wishing to express support of the proposed Disposition and Development
Agreement, the proposed sale of real property or the proposed terms and conditions therefor, or
the regularity of any of the prior proceedings, may appear and be heard before the Agency and the
City Council on the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement, the proposed sale of real
property and the proposed terms and conditions therefor. Any persons desiring to be heard at the
hearing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. At any time not later than the hour set for
hearing, any person objecting to or supporting the proposed Disposition and Development
Agreement, the proposed sale of real property or the terms and conditions therefor, may file in
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writing with the City Clerk a statement of his or her objections thereto or support thereof. The
documents referred to above are available for public inspection and copying during regular office
hours at the offices of the City Clerk and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following communication on this item
had been provided to the City Council:
Slide show presentation from the Economic Development Department dated February 1, 1999
titled Sassounian DDA Amendment
Economic Developer Director Briggs presented a staff report using the slide report announced
earlier in the meeting by the City Clerk.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
Mike Adams, representing the applicant, stated that he recommended support of the project.
There being no one further present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed
either oral or written the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
Economic Development Director Biggs reported on the process at the request of Councilmember
Bauer. Councilmember Bauer requested more information on the rationale of lowering the price
of the land; that it seems to be automatic at the request of the developer.
Economic Development Director Biggs reported on the reuse analysis which addresses the
economics.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Harman to adopt the following City of Huntington Beach
Resolution No. 99-7 - "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Approving an Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement With Sassounian
Capital Ventures, Inc. for the Sale of Land and the Construction Thereon of Improvements for
Residential Uses." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Sullivan
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Sullivan to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency
Resolution No. 295 - "A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington
Beach Approving an Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement with
Sassounian Capital Ventures, Inc. for the Sale of Land and the Construction Thereon of
Improvements for Residential Uses" and authorize the execution by the Agency Chairman and
Agency Clerk of the attached Amendment No. 1 To The Disposition And Development
Agreement Between The Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Huntington Beach And
Sassounian Capital Ventures. The motion carried by the following role call vote:
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AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Sullivan
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Harman commended the developer, City Administrator, and staff for their work
on this project.
CONSENT CALENDAR — ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Garofalo, second Harman, Council approved the following Consent Calendar items
as recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None .
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH KENNETH AND BARBARA
NITZKOWSKI FOR OPERATION OF VIC'S BEACH CONCESSION (600.35) — Approved the
Lease Between the City Of Huntington Beach And Kenneth M. Nitzkowski And Barbara E.
Nitzkowski For Vic's Beach Concession and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD REAPPOINTMENT — LEWIS
(110.20) - Approved the reappointment of Mary Jane Lewis to the Historic Resources Board.
This term will expire on 6/30/99 as recommended by Mayor Green and Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo,
City Councilmember liaisons to the Historic Resources Board.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-8 — APPROVED SIDE LETTER TO MOU
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION TO ADOPT A 7-11.5
TRIAL WORK SCHEDULE FOR POLICE PATROL (720.20) — Adopted Resolution No. 99-8 —'A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving and Implementing the Side
Letter Between the Huntington Beach Police Management Association and the City of Huntington
Beach to Adopt a 7-11.5 Trial Work Schedule for Police Patrol." Initiate a 7-11.5 work schedule on a
trial basis for designated P.M.A. employees assigned to the Patrol Bureau.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3410 — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 97-1
— ADOPTED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT STANDARDS (450.20) — Ordinance No. 3410 — "An
Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance by Amending Chapter 210, Section 230.88, Section 232.08, and Section
241.04 Thereof (Zoning Text Amendment No. 97-01)." (Public hearing and introduction, as
amended, approved 1/19/99)
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Garofalo to approve the adoption of Ordinance No.
3410 after City Clerk reads by title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3412 — AMENDMENT
TO CHAPTERS 9.20 HBMC RELATING TO PICKETING OF PRIVATE RESIDENCES (640.10)
Ordinance No. 3412 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 9.20
of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating To Picketing of Private Residences."
Police Chief Lowenberg presented a staff report. Discussion was held between the Council and
the Police Chief. The City Attorney responded to Councilmember Harman's questions regarding
the provisions of the proposed ordinance.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Julien to approve the introduction of Ordinance No.
3412 after City Clerk reads by title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman
NOES: Sullivan
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDATION FOR AMENDMENT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PROCEDURE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION
APPPOINTMENTS (440.90)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Pam Julien recommending
that Council direct staff to prepare a recommendation for an amendment to the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code relative to removal of a member of the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Julien presented reasons for placing this item on the City Council agenda.
A motion was made by Julien, second Green that the City Council direct staff to prepare
recommendations for amending Chapter 2.34 by rewording Section 2.34.060 so that members of
the Planning Commission can be removed at the sole discretion of the City Councilmember who
made the appointment.
Discussion was held regarding the process with other boards and commissions, and the City
Attorney stated she would look into the code on this matter.
Discussion was held by Council.
The motion made by Julien, second Green carried by unanimous vote.
(CITY COUNCIL) CONTINUE DISCUSSIONS WITH HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTO DEALERS'
ASSOCIATION REGARDING SUPPORT FOR SWIMMING PROGRAMS AT OCEAN VIEW &
HUNTINGTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOLS (460.30)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Bauer regarding discussions
held with the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers' Association concerning their support of swimming
programs at Ocean View and Huntington Beach High Schools.
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Councilmember Bauer informed the City Councilmembers of the reasons why he had placed this
item on the agenda. He requested that city staff present the concept to Council before
proceeding with plans.
Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo spoke at length regarding this matter including commenting on the
need to begin the process.
Community Services Director Hagan reported.
A motion was,made,by Bauer., second Garofalo that staff continue discussions with the
Huntington Beach Auto Dealers' Association to elicit the dealers' support for the swimming
programs at Ocean View and Huntington Beach High Schools. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Dettloff stated that she would like to work closely with Councilmember Bauer to
set up a meeting where Council and staff can meet with members of the youth sports community
to discuss needs and priorities. She stated that she would make this a future City
Councilmember agenda item.
Councilmember Bauer questioned whether the city was going to abandon the youths sports
complex document that had been prepared. He stated that he would like to see a proforma
document presented at the February 19, 1999 Council meeting -..--,-
(CITY COOUNCIL) REQUEST FOR REPORT ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AND CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY IN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECT AREA
Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo stated that he would like to isolate the property owned by the city,
particularly property that is located in the Redevelopment Agency Project Area.
City Administrator Silver informed Council that this report is currently being prepared.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT REGARDING OPENING OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ASSISTANCE
LEAGUE'S NEW OFFICE
Councilmember Harman spoke regarding his attendance at the new location of the Huntington
Beach Assistance League. He spoke regarding Operation School Bell, dental assistance to
children, Operation Bear Hug, Operation New Beginnings, scholarship fund for nurses at Golden
West College and their assistance to the city's Junior Lifeguards. Councilmember Harman urged
the donation of used and new clothing to the Huntington Beach Assistance League to help them
with their projects.
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ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
A motion was made to adjourn the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8,
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk 10,
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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