HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-06MINUTES
CITY COUNCII_.1REDEVELOPMENT 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
Tuesday, July 6, 1999
An audiotape recording of the 5:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
and a videotape 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 Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan,
Absent: Garofalo
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
ITEMS
CHUCK SCHEID questioned the item in the Diehl, Evans and Company, 1997-1998 audit report
regarding the Police Department's procedure for disposal of items scheduled to be discussed at
the study session.
(CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) STUDY SESSION — REVIEW OF FINANCIAL
AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 (30020)
The City Council considered a communication from Diehl, Evans & Company, LLP, transmitting a
report relative to the audit of the city financial statements for the year ended September 30, 1998.
The staff report titled Responses To Management Letter From Diehl, Evans and Company, Fiscal
Year 1997198 was also included for review by Council.
These communications were announced at the 7:00pm portion of the Council meeting under the
City Clerk's Announcement of Late Communications.
Slide report from the Administrative Services Department (not dated) titled Response to
Management Letter from Diehl, Evans and Company LLP - FY 1997-98.
Administrative Services Director Reekstin presented a report on the audit performed by Diehl,
Evans and Company, LLP. He introduced Mr. Nitin Patel, CPA, Partner, representing Diehl
Evans and Company. Mr. Reekstin also introduced Dan Villeila, Finance Director, and Robert
Sedlak, Principal Accountant. Administrative Services Director Reekstin stated that City
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Treasurer Freidenrich was also present. Finance Director Villella reviewed staff responses to
the Management Letter including the record storage and retrieval item.
Councilmember Harman questioned the portion of the report - "account records could not be
located" and staff response that the account could not be easily located_ Mr. Patel informed
Council that other records had been located which had sufficed.
Administrative Services Director Reekstin, in response to Councilmember Harman's question,
stated that the Administrative Services Department is in Phase I I of the Imaging Program.
Dan Villella, Finance Director, reviewed slides pertaining to cash and investment bank
accounts/stale dated checks. City Treasure Freidenrich reported on the subject.
Finance Director Villella continued with the slides, covering subjects including Accounts
Receivable And Reconciliation. City Treasurer Freidenrich also reported on this issue.
Insurance Reserve; Service Organizations; Emerald Cove SenlorProject slides were reported
upon. Councilmember Harman stated that he would like to see the Emerald Cove Senior
Project Management Company and any other such agencies audited every two to three years
rather than every 10 years.
City Administrator Silver and Administrative Services Director Reekstin spoke regarding the
need to audit The Emerald Cove Management Agreement. He informed Council that the newly
structured Real Estate Division of the Administrative Services Department will be assigned this
responsibility.
Finance Director Villella continued the slide report. The slides titled EDP Disaster Recovery
Plan; Deferred Compensation Plan relative to Trust Deed; Investments; Journal Entries; Payroll
System Interface; Vacation And Disability Advances Reconciliation to General Ledger, and
Property, Plant and Equipment were covered.
Discussion was held regarding the procedure to sell surplus property such as automobiles.
Finance Director Villella reported. City Administrator Silver reported that he will meet with the
Police Department staff and the Administrative Services Director regarding the procedure.
Councilmember Bauer stated that he would like written documents from the auditor regarding
the procedure that should be followed. Mr. Patel, Diehl, Evans & Company, partner, responded
to various questions of the Councilmembers. Councilmember Bauer spoke regarding that
fiduciary responsibilities of the City Council. He spoke regarding feature types of reports he
would like to see prepared. Councilmember Bauer stated that he would follow-up on this matter
in a memo to the City Administrator. City Administrator Silver stated that this Management
Letterfrom Diehl, Evans and Company, LLP is a good report.
Councilmember Garofalo arrived at the Council meeting.
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MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Harman to recess to closed session on the following
items. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(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, POA, PMA, MEA, MEO, HBFA and
SCLEA. (120.80)
(City Council) Closed Session — City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
to give instructions to the city's negotiator, Ron Hagan, Community Services Director regarding
negotiations with Barbara and Monte Nitzkowski concerning the purchaselsalelexchangellease
of the property located at 300' east of the Pier on the beach between 15t and 2"d Streets.
Instruction will concern: Both price and terms of payment. Subject: Direction to City Staff
regarding real estate negotiations on property located 300' east of the Pier on the beach
between 'I' and 2"d Streets. (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 City of Huntington Beach v. PERS, - Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 77 99 58. Subject: City of Huntington Beach v. PERS. (120.80)
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION §54957.1 -
RUSSELL VS. FRAIZER, et al - OCSCC NO. 792562.
Deputy City Attorney Paul D'Allesandro announced that on Monday June 28, 1999 the City
Council convened in closed session to discuss the matter of Russell vs. Fraizer, et al, Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 792562. The City Council gave its approval to authorize
settlement of this case in the amount of $35,000. The Council voted as follows:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A communication from the City Attorney dated July 6, 1999 titled Report of Action Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.1 dated June 28, 1999, City Council closed session - City of
Huntington Beach v. Kemper Insurance Companies was provided to the City Clerk.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION §54957.1
JUNE 28, 1999 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION - CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH VS.
KEMPER INSURANCE COMPANY
A communication from the City Attorney dated July 6, 1999 titled Report of Action Taken
Pursuant to Govemment Code section 54957.1, June 28, 1999, City Council closed session and
is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
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Deputy City Attorney Paul D'Allesandro announced that on Monday June 28, 1999 the City
Council convened in closed session to discuss the matter of the city of Huntington Beach vs.
Kemper Insurance Company. The City Council gave its approval to authorize the City Attorney
to pursue an action against Kemper Insurance Companies and any other responsible party for
breach of insurance contract. The action, the defendants, and other particulars shall, once
formally commenced, be disclosed to any person upon inquiry, unless to do so would jeopardize
its ability to effectuate service of process on one or more served parties or that to do so would
jeopardize its ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations to its advantage. The Council
voted as follows:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Mayor Green reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency
in the Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL. CALL
Present: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
Absent: Garofalo
FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Rag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance were presented by Huntington Beach
ambassadors to Waitakere and Anjo.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Mr. Bill Shane, Executive Director, Orange County Region, The
National Conference for Community and Justice.
PRESENTATION — Introduction to the Mayor and City Council by George Erber, Sister City
Board President, of the Student Ambassadors from Sister Cities Waitakere, New Zealand and
Anjo, Japan and their Huntington Beach counterparts. Presentation by Mayor Green of a gift
bag to visiting Student Ambassadors from Waitakere and Anjo,
Anjo Students
Kousuke Hamaguchi, Age 15
Sake Ihihara, Age 15
Yoshie Ishikawa, Age 14
Yyka Tsukiyama, Age 14
Anjo Chaperone
Yoshinori Mukai
Huntington Beach Counterparts
Kristin Melia, Age 15
Jennifer Morton, Age 17
Briana Burden, Age 14
Alicia Shelly, Age 15
Huntington Beach Chaperone
Jennifer Dixon
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New Zealand Students
Kurt Holsted, Age 15
Kelly Drinna, Age 17
Jenny Brewerton, Age 17
(Unable to attend)
Renee Pascalle Brierley, Age 14
New Zealand Chaperone
Nic Mason
Hunington Beach Counterparts
Chris Cathey, Age 15
Shelly Smith, Age 17
Kendra Shanley, Age 16
Carolyn Plummer, Age 14
Hunting Beach Chaperone
Audra Fabian
PRESENTATION — By Mayor Green and Director of Public Works Bob Beardsley, to Mr. Jim
Hicks, for a total of eight years service on the Traffic Commission and the Public Works
Commission, respectively.
PRESENTATION -- By Mayor Peter Green of the Mayor's Award:
Mayor Green presented the Mayor's Award to Lisa Koch, Permit Technician, Building and
Safety Department in recognition of the exemplary service she provides to the members of the
community who require assistance from the Building and Safety Department.
Ross Cramer, Director of Building and Safety spoke regarding Ms. Koch's excellent customer
service and reported that many favorable comments from the public had been received.
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 which had been received following distribution of the agenda and which relate
to items on the agenda:
Communication from the City Attorney dated July 6, 1999 - titled Report of Action Taken
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1 June 28, 1999, City Council Closed Session —
regarding Russell vs. Fraizer et al, Orange County Sperior Court Case No. 792562.
Communication from the City Attorney dated July 6, 1999 regarding a Report of Action Taken
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1 June 28, 1999, City Council Closed Session —
City of Huntington Beach v. Kemper Insurance Companies.
Slide report from the Administrative Services Department (not dated) titled Response to
Management Letter from Diehl, Evans and Company LLP - FY 1997-98.
Communication dated February 8, 1999 from Diehl Evans and Company LLP to the City Council
regarding the audit of the city's Financial Statements for the City of Huntington Beach for the
year ending September 30, 1998
Communication from the Director of Public Works dated July 6, 1999 titled Reinstatement of
"Twice per Month" Street Sweeping and a request from staff that this item be removed from the
agenda due to unresolved issues of prevailing wage standards.
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Slide show presentation from the Planning Director dated July 6, 1999 titled General Plan
Amendment No. 99-1, Zoning Text Amendment No. 99-1, Zoning Map Amendment No. 99-1,
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-1.
Communication from Larry Smith and Veronika Tracy -Smith, Ph.D.,dated July 5, 1999 regarding
the rescinding of Resolution No. 99-27 and requesting that Council treat the parcels of land as
separate plan amendments and pursue the covenant to build single family residences only from
Mr. Lindborg, following the Council directive to staff on April 19, 1999.
The City Clerk announced that the item on the agenda regarding purchase of small lots in
Huntington Central Park should reflect six lots and that missing from the agenda is reference to
Assessors Parcel No. 110, 152-09. She stated that the staff report in the Council packet
contained the missing information.
Slide show presentation from the Economic Development Director dated July 6, 1999 titled
Proposed 1999 Redevelopment Plan Amendment.
Slide show presentation from the Economic Development Director dated July 6, 1999 titled
Bowen Court Senior Housing.
Slide show presentation for the Public Works Director dated July 6, 1999 titled City Refuse
Collection Services - Rainbow Disposal Franchise Agreement
PUBLIC COMMENTS
JOHN LYNCH addressed Council regarding Assembly Bill 98 and Senate Bill 15 (firearms) and
in opposition to the City Council action of the last meeting to support this state legislation.
DON MC GEE spoke in opposition to aerial advertising as he believes it is invasive and
recommended a public boyott of the businesses advertising in this manner. He spoke regarding
what he believes is the effect of aerial advertising on the community.
LAURIE WILSON spoke in opposition to Council action at the last meeting supporting Senate
Bill 15 (firearms).
GORDON FEEST spoke in opposition to Council support of Senate Bill 15 (firearms).
GEORGE ARNOLD spoke in opposition to what he believes is too high a charge for trash fees
and recommended renters be charged $65 every three months for trash collection.
DEBBIE JOSEPHSON presented a video showing a "funeral" held by a small city to express
that city's concern that small businesses in their city will fail due to a Wal-Mart locating in their
city.
MARVIN JOSEPHSON spoke in opposition to the Wal-Mart project stating that the California
Coastal Commission voted not to rezone the land in Eureka, California, yet Wal-Mart in that
location is still persevering. He stated that the closed Rancho View school site in Huntington
Beach has been lost to Eagle Hardware. Mr. Josephson stated that we need to stop this trend
and save the valuable Crest View site for school, youth sports, and our neighborhood.
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ROBERT CRONK spoke regarding signs against Wal-Mart which he believed were removed by
the Police Department. He stated that the Mayor had requested an investigation of this matter
but an investigation had not been made.
BARBARA BOSKEVICH informed Council that she had been informed by the person running
Farmer's Market in the downtown area that she is not allowed to circulate the initiative petition
relative to the Crest View - Wal-Mart site. She stated that the election code permits such
activity.
GRETCHEN BENEDETTINI expressed her opposition to Council's vote at the last meeting to
support state legislation regarding firearms. She spoke in opposition to the procedure followed.
Ms. Benedettini stated that she believes Council should have taken the time to research the
item; also that Council should concentrate on local items.
Statement By Mayor Green Regarding City Council Actions On State And Federal
Legislation
Mayor Green presented reasons why he believes the City Council must act on issues of federal
and state legislation brought before it by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee. He stated
that there are important issues under consideration by the state and federal government which
have effect on the city, such as California Coastal Commission issues.
Report Requested Regarding Circulation Of Initiative Petition - Farmer's Market -
Downtown Area.
Councilmember Harman requested the City Administrator to look into the matter brought before
Council by a speaker during public comments who stated she had been informed by the
operator of the Farmer's Market that she could not circulate an initiative petition at the Farmer's
Market.
Report By Police Chief Regarding Signs In The Crest View Area
Police Chief Lowenberg, at the request of Council, reported on the investigation conducted by
his office which indicated that city employees, including Police Department employees had not
removed signs which opposed Wal-Mart at the Crest View location.
Comment By Councilmember Sullivan Regarding Intergovernmental Relations
Committee - Firearms Legislation
Councilmember Sullivan spoke regarding his understanding of the purpose of the
Intergovernmental Relations Committee. He also stated that he would like the City Council to
not take positions on firearms issues.
(CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED SELECTION OF CLAY MARTIN AS THE DIRECTOR OF
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS — APPROVED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY & CLAY MARTIN (600.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Administrator requesting Council
approval of his recommendation that Clay Martin be hired as the Director of Organizational
Effectiveness and transmitting a proposed agreement between Mr. Martin and the city for Council's
consideration.
City Administrator Silver presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Green to approve the following actions: 1. Approve the
recommendation of the City Administrator to hire Clay Martin as the Director of Organizational
Effectiveness and 2. approve the Employment Agreement Between The City Of Huntington Beach
And Clay Martin for the position of Director of Organizational Effectiveness and authorize the City
Administrator and City Clerk to execute same. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CITY COUNCIL) TWICE PER MONTH STREET SWEEPING REPORT
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following communication on this
item had been provided to the City Council:
Communication from the Director of Public Works dated July 6, 1999 titled Reinstatement of
"Twice per Month" Street Sweeping and a request from staff that this item be removed from the
agenda due to unresolved issues of prevailing wage standards.
City Administrator Silver informed the City Council that a report on this item would not be made
as he was requesting that the item be deleted from the City Council agenda.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT ON ENHANCED STREET POTHOLE RESPONSE PROGRAM
(800.10)
The City Council reviewed a report from the Director of Public Works regarding the Enhanced
Street Pothole Response Program approved by Council on June 7, 1999. Beginning July 6,
1999 residents may call toll free 888-FIXHOLE to report potholes. Pothole repairs will be
completed within three business days and followed up by periodic inspections.
City Administrator Silver presented a staff report.
APPRECIATION EXTENDED TO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR 4TH OF JULY SAFETY
The City Council thanked the members of the Police Department for their work to ensure a safe
Fourth of July Holiday in the city of Huntington Beach.
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Green recessed the City Council meeting to closed session at 8:30 p.m. to consider the
following item:
(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, POA, PMA, MEA, MEO, HBFA and
SCLEA. (120.80)
RECONVENE
Mayor Green reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:45 p.m.
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING - DECISION CONTINUED TO JULY 19, 1999 RE:
RECOMMENDATION TO DENY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99-11ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT 99-11ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. 99-1/LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
AMENDMENT NO. 99-1 (PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY LOT REDESIGNATIONS) — NIS
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY BETWEEN 16T" & 18"" STREETS — (APPLICANT: CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH) (440.50)
Mayor Green announced that this was the time scheduled for a public hearing to consider the
following item:
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and
posted.
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Request: General Plan Amendment: Rescind Resolution No. 99-27 which previously
approved a change from Visitor Serving Commercial to Residential High Density on the subject
properties, and reinstate the original General Plan designation of Visitor Serving Commercial.
Zoning Text Amendment/Zoning Map Amendment: Uphold the zoning of Downtown Specific
Plan District 1 (Visitor Serving Commercial) for the subject properties.
Local Coastal Program Amendment: Rescind Resolution No. 99-28 which previously
approved an amendment to the Local Coastal Program to reflect the approved change to the
General Plan for the subject properties.
Location: Two (2) half -blocks (20 lots total) which are apQroximately 1.82 net acres on the
north side of Pacific Coast Highway, between 16'h and 18t Streets.
Planning Director Zelefsky presented a staff report. He referred to a slide report titled General Plan
Amendment No. 99-1, Zoning Text Amendment No. 99-1, Zoning Map Amendment No. 99-1, Local
Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-1 which was announced earlier in the meeting by the City
Clerk. This slide report included past City Council actions on this property.
Councilmember Bauer clarified his understanding of Planning Director Zelefsky's staff report relative
to the property between 16" and 18"` Streets.
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Mayor Green declared the public hearing open.
City Clerk Brockway announced the following late communication which had also been
announced earlier in the meeting: Communication from Larry Smith and Veronika Tracy -Smith,
Ph.D.,dated July 5, 1999 in opposition to rescinding Resolution No. 99-27 and requesting that
Council treat the parcels of land as separate plan amendments and pursue the covenant to
build single family residences only from Mr. Lindborg, following the Council directive to staff on
April 19, 1999.
KEVIN KELTER advised the City Council that his company had agreed to the requested
covenant. He stated that Mr. Cavis would like to commit to building single family residential on
his property. Mr. Kelter requested Council approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment
No. 99-1 and Zoning Amendment No. 99-1.
LARRY SMITH informed Council that he opposed the rescinding of the previously adopted
resolution. He informed Council that his wife and he would like to see the City Council treat the
parcels of land as separate plan amendments and pursue the covenant to build single family
residences only from Mr. Lindborg, as was the directive of the City Council to staff in the April
19, 1999 Council meeting. He requested that Council support residential development.
JOANNE KESSELL informed Council that she had written Council regarding this subject
previously. She questioned whether 100% of the property owners had to agree, referring to one
of the property owners who told her that he was forced into it. She stated that she hoped that
17'h and 181h Streets would be planned residential.
LENNY LINDBORG spoke regarding the time element, stating that he believes a decision
should be made on this land use.
JESSE ROSS addressed Council in support of residential development for the property.
RICHARD KELTER informed Council of his support for single family residential, stating that Mr.
Landis is the one hold -out. He stated that only one or two units could be added by Mr. Landis;
that he believes that issue can be resolved.
ROBERT CORONA informed Council of his support for single family home development on the
properties under consideration in General Plan Amendment No. 99-1 - Zoning Text amendment
No. 99-1.
SCOT CAMPBELL, realtor, spoke in favor of single family residential planning. He stated that
the property would naturally be zoned single family residential as it does not lend itself
otherwise.
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.
Councilmember Harman questioned how procedurally the covenants would work and the
Planning Director reported. Planning Director Zelefsky responded to Councilmember Julien
relative to downtown zoning issues. He reported on the issue of the land on which the building
owned by the state is located.
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Councilmember Dettloff spoke regarding the project as it relates to the Coastal Commission
involvement.
A motion was made by Harman, second Green to continue decision to the Council meeting of
July 19, 1999 relative to a decision to General Plan Amendment No. 99-1, Zoning Text
Amendment No. 99-1, Zoning Map Amendment No. 99-1, and Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 99-1. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CIVIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION) ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION - THE MAYOR WILL RECESS THE
COUNCIUAGENCY MEETING IN ORDER TO CONVENE ANNUAL REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CIVIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (125.20)
President Green called the annual meeting of the Huntington Beach Civic Improvement
Corporation to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
Absent: Garofalo
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION MINUTES
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Harman to approve and adopt the minutes of the regular
meeting held July 20, 1998 as written and on file in the Secretary's office. The motion carried
unanimously with Councilmember Garofalo recorded absent.
ADJOURNMENT
The annual meeting of the Huntington Beach Civic Improvement Corporation was adjourned by the
President.
RECONVENE THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILlREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM REMOVED
Low Bid Submitted by Universal Street Sweeping and Approve Contract to Reinstate "Twice per
Month" Street Sweeping — MSC 379
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Agreement With Orange County Fire Authority To Provide Advanced Life Support (Paramedic)
Services To Sunset Beach
Plans & Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Truck Wash Facility at the
Water Operations Yard -- CC-1097 — Sample Contract
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Remedial Repairs of Arterial Streets and Approval to File the Notice of Completion — MSC 402 —
Hardy and Harper, Inc
Reimbursement of PLC Land Company Drainage Fees — Construction of Master Planned Storm
Drain Facilities Connecting Storm Drain in Goldenwest & Gothard Streets to Sully -Miller Lake —
Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan Area
Construction Bids for Heil Avenue/Saybrook Lane Intersection Project -- CC-1099 — Sample
Contract
Resolution No. 99-48 — Capital Improvement Program for the Years 1999/2000 Through 2005/2006
to Comply with Measure M Eligibility (Various Projects)
Resolution No. 99-47 -- Blocks 104/105 — Declares Intent to Issue Tax -Exempt Bonds
Disposition & Development Agreement — CIM Group (Area Bounded by PCH/MainA/Valnut/61h)
Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Subarea
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Harman, second Bauer Council approved the following Consent Calendar items
as recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) MINUTES - Approved and adopted the
minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned regular meeting of May 15, 1999,
regular meeting of May 17, 1999 and adjourned regular meeting of May 27, 1999
as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED PURCHASE OF SIX SMALL LOTS IN HUNTINGTON
CENTRAL PARK — N/ELLIS AVENUE, E/O EDWARDS STREET -- LEE FAMILY (650.40) —
Approved the purchase of the following six lots from the Helen Lee Family with Assessor Parcel
Numbers 110-162-19, 110-152-09, 110-182-03, 110-184-04 and 110-186-D4 (2 lots) located in
Huntington Central Park north of Ellis Avenue and east of Edwards Street, and authorized the
City Clerk to affix the City's acceptance when approved as to form by the City Attorney and
record said deeds with the Orange County Recorder.
Correction noted earlier in the meeting by the City Clerk that the above mentioned item should
reflect 6 small lots - Assessor Parcel No. 110-152-09 (Connie will this work or what as it is in
the late communications.)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPOINTED FIRE CHIEF DOLDER AS BOARD MEMBER AND DIVISION
CHIEF/OPERATIONS REYNOLDS AS ALTERNATE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY CITY
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 (110.20) — Appointed Fire Chief Michael Dolder as the city's Board
Member to the Orange County -City Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Joint Powers
Authority for Fiscal Year 1999/2000 and Division Chief/Operations Charles Reynolds as the
City's Alternate Board Member.
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 14659 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — LYON SHORES — SIE CORNER OF
GOLDENWEST STREET & ELLIS AVENUE — (HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN) (420.60)
1. Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract 14659; and
2. Released the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material No. 3SM 908 988 00 and Monument
Bond No. 3SM 908 989 00 pursuant to California Government Code Section No. 66499.7(b);
and 3. Accepted Maintenance Bond No. 3SM 908 988 00-A; the security furnished for
guarantee and warranty of improvements, and instructed the City Clerk to file the bond with the
City Treasurer; and 4. Instructed the City Clerk to notify the Developer, Lyon Shores No. 116,
L.P., of this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, American Motorists Insurance
Company, of this action; and 5. Instructed the City Clerk to record the Notice of Acceptance
of Public Improvements (attached) with the Orange County Recorder.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 14980 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — ANNANDALE ASSOCIATES — EIS
GOLDENWEST STREET — S/O ELLIS AVENUE — (HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN)
(420.60) —1. Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with
Tract 14980; and 2. Released the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material No. 1558120 and
Monument Bond No. 1558121 pursuant to California Government Code Section No. 66499.7(b);
and 3. Accepted Maintenance Bond No. 1558120-M; the security furnished for guarantee and
warranty of improvements, and instructed the City Clerk to file the bond with the City Treasurer;
and 4. Instructed the City Clerk to notify the Developer, Annandale Associates, L.P., of this
action; and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, Insurance Company of the West, of this
action; and 5. Instructed the City Clerk to record the Notice of Acceptance of Public
Improvements (attached) with the Orange County Recorder.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 14978 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — LYON SHORES — S/W CORNER OF
GOTHARD STREET & ELLIS AVENUE — (HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN) (420.60) —
1. Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract No. 14978;
and 2. Released the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material No. 3SM 908 990 00 and
Monument Bond No. 3SM 908 991 00 pursuant to California Government Code Section
No. 66499.7(b); and 3. Accepted Maintenance Bond No. 3SM 908 990 00-A; the security
furnished for guarantee and warranty of improvements, and instructed the City Clerk to file the
bond with the City Treasurer; and 4. Instructed the City Clerk to notify the Developer, Lyon
Shores No. 116, L.P., of this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, American
Motorists Insurance Company, of this action; and 5. Instructed the City Clerk to record the
Notice of Acceptance of Public Improvements (attached) with the Orange County Recorder
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED FIVE YEAR PARK LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR GISLER PARK — EDISON RIGHT-OF-WAY (10.5
ACRES) (600.10) —Approved the License Agreement between the City and Southern California
Edison Company to utilize 10.5 acres of property at Gisler Park for five years at $200 per acre per
year and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED PROJECT PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VARIOUS WATER METER BOX REPLACEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY --
WSC-014 — APPROVED SAMPLE CONTRACT (600.75) —1. Approved the project plans and
specifications and authorize the Director of Public Works to solicit bids for the replacement of
various water meter boxes throughout the city (WSC-014); and 2. Approved the attached sample
contract, subject to award of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.
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(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-46 —APPROVED AMENDMENTS TO CITY
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD CLASSIFICATIONS OF ASSISTANT CITY CLERK AND
VEHICLE BODY REPAIR ASSISTANT (700.10) — Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 99-46 — "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to Amend the City Classification Plan
by Adding New Classifications Entitled Assistant City Clerk, and Vehicle Body Repair Assistant."
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVE YOUTH BOARD APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS (110.20) --
1. Reappoint the following students for a one-year term on the Huntington Beach Youth Board for
1999/2000: Jennifer Alban -Marina High School Representative; Kathleen Hacker, at large;
Nicole Young -Huntington Beach High School Representative; Daisy Yu -Edison High School
Representative, 2. Appointed the following students to a one-year term on the Huntington Beach
Youth Board for 1999/2000: Josh Cable -Ocean View High School Representative; Ryan Gaglio-
At-large; Amanda Crater -At -large; Katie Kent -At large; Sidat Kumaratne-At-large_
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 15691 OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 15691 -- WITH BONDS AND AGREEMENTS (HERITAGE COMMUNITIES) — APPROVED
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT — S1W CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF GOLDENWEST
STREET & ELLIS AVENUE (420.60) 1. Approved the Final Tract Map No. 15691 and accepted the
offer of dedication, improvements, and bonds pursuant to findings and requirements set forth in
(Attachment No. 1) as follows: 1. Offer of dedication and improvements are subject to completion of
requirements shown on the tentative map. 2. The City Clerk is hereby instructed to file bonds with the
City Treasurer. a. Faithful Performance Bond No. 444113P as presented in Attachment No. 6.
b. Labor and Material Bond No. 444113P as presented in Attachment No. 6. c. Monument Bond
No. 444114S as presented in Attachment No. 6 (Developers Insurance Company). 3. Instructed the
City Clerk not to affix her signature to the map nor release it for preliminary processing by the County
of Orange for recordation until the following conditions have been complied with for the map: a. A
deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering, and inspections shall be provided; b. a
Certificate of Insurance shall be submitted; c. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the
Department of Public Works prior to recording of the final map; d. An approved Subdivision
Agreement shall be submitted (Attachment No. 5); and e. Payment of Park and Recreation In -Lieu
Fees, approve and authorize execution of the Subdivision Agreement.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED THE REVISED WATER STANDARDS -- SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER
MAINS AND APPURTENANCES (WATER STANDARDS) (1000.10) —Adopted the Special
Provisions to Standard Specifications for Public Works for Construction of Water Mains and
Appurtenances revised June 1999. (Pursuant to Chapter 12.10 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code) (Provides administrative procedures, construction methods and material requirements for
the construction of public water mains and appurtenances. Intended to provide just, equitable,
objective and practicable standards relevant to the current water industry and to address the
specific needs for design and construction, thereby providing clarity and eliminating confusion.
These Standards are a living and dynamic document that may undergo periodic changes and
revisions, in keeping with industry standards.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR OVERMYER RESERVOIR AND BOOSTER PUMP STATION
REHABILITATION ALTERNATIVES -- CC-1104 — CATHCART GARCIA VON LANGEN
ENGINEERS (600.?0) —1. Approved staff's selection of Cathcart Garcia von Langen Engineers
(CGvL) to perform the work defined by their proposal dated May 17, 1999; and 2. Approved the
attached Professional Services Contract with CGvL and authorized the Director of Public Works to
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expend up to $97,900 to cover contract costs of $78,100, an estimated contingency of $7,800
(approximately 10% of contract amount), and supplemental expenditures of $12,000 (approximately
15% of contract amount.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND WHITMORE,
JOHNSON & BOLANOS, FOR LEGAL SERVICE -- LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTANT FOR
MEA & MEO NEGOTIATIONS APPROVED MODIFICATIONS TO INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS (600.10) —1. Approved Agreement With The Management Employees
Association (MEA) and the Municipal Employees Organization (MEO) for labor negotiations with the
Management Employees Association (MEA) and the Municipal Employees Organization (MEO).
2. Waived the City's insurance requirements in the following areas: A. Commercial General
Liability to include a mandatory 30 day notice of cancellation and striking the words "endeavor' and
"but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company,
its agents or representatives". B. Workers Compensation -to include a mandatory 30 day notice of
cancellation and striking the words "endeavor to" and "but failure to mail such notice shall impose
no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or representatives" and
3. Amended the requirements under Professional Liability to allow the deductible not to exceed
$25,000. Professional Liability -Any deductible, or self insured retention (SIR), or other
modifications of coverage requires a waiver which may be requested by submitting a completed
Application for Waiver form to Risk Management. 4. Contract will not be executed until current
insurance certificates are provided.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
TO PROVIDE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PARAMEDIC) SERVICES TO SUNSET BEACH
(510.40)
The City Council considered a communication submitted by the Fire Chief which transmitted
proposed agreement between the city and the Orange County Fire Authority to provide advance life
support paramedic services to Sunset Beach.
Councilmember Sullivan clarified that the people in the Sunset Beach area will be paying for the
services. He stated that it seemed unfair that Sunset Beach residents pay both the county and the
city for services when it is the city that is providing the services.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Green to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute agreement with the Orange County Fire Authority to provide Advanced Life
Support (Paramedic) services to Sunset Beach and establish cost recovery of city fire response
services through financial reimbursement. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZED
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE TRUCK WASH FACILITY AT THE WATER
OPERATIONS YARD — CC-1097 — APPROVED SAMPLE CONTRACT (600.80)
The City Council considered a communication from Director of Public Works Beardsley
recommending approval of plans and specifications and advertisement for bids for truck wash
facility at the Water Operations Yard.
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Councilmember Harman Questioned if this is a budgeted item and the Director of Public Works
assured him that the item is budgeted.
A motion was made by Harman, second Green to approve plans and specifications and authorize
the Director of Public Works to solicit bids for construction of the Truck Wash Facility at the Water
Operations Yard, CC-1097; and 2. Approve the attached sample contract subject to award of
contract to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CITY COUNCIL) ACCEPTED REMEDIAL REPAIRS OF ARTERIAL STREETS AND
APPROVED FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION — MSC 402 -- HARDY AND HARPER,
INC. (600,90)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Public Works recommending
that Council accept the work on the remedial repairs of arterial streets and authorize the filing of
the Notice of Completion for Project MSC-402.
Councilmember Harman stated he believes more money needs to allocated to street
maintenance; that he believes gas tax money must be used to improve arterial streets.
A motion was made by Harman, second Green to accept these remedial street repairs completed
by Hardy and Harper, Inc. for a final contract amount of $195,849 and authorize the City Clerk to
file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
At Councilmember Bauer's request Public Works Director Beardsley reported on the county's
involvement in street programs. Councilmember Bauer asked what the city can do to obtain its
fair share of the money allocated by the state to the county. Discussion was held.
At the request of Councilmember Dettloff, Public Works Director Beardsley reported on Measure M
funds. City Engineer Bob Eichblatt clarified the distribution of funds.
The motion made by Harman, second Green carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CITY COUNCIL) AUTHORIZED REIMBURSEMENT OF PLC LAND COMPANY DRAINAGE
FEES -- CONSTRUCTION OF MASTER PLANNED STORM DRAIN FACILITIES CONNECTING
STORM DRAIN IN GOLDENWEST & GOTHARD STREETS TO SULLY -MILLER LAKE — HOLLY-
SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (320.45)
The City Council considered a communication from the Public Works Director and Assistant City
Administrator recommending that Council authorize reimbursement of PLC Land Company
drainage fees relative to the construction of master plan storm drain facilities connecting the storm
drain at Goldenwest Street and Gothard Street to Sully Miller Lake.
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Councilmember Harman expressed his reservations regarding voting on this item as the funds do
not need to be dispersed at this time.
A motion was made by Harman, second Green to authorize staff to appropriate $538,064 from the
unappropriated Wintersburg Drainage Fund balance to cover refund costs to PLC Land Company,
and 2. Direct the City Treasurer to reimburse PLC Land Company the amount of $538,064 for the
refund of drainage fees paid for its construction of City Master Plan of Drainage facilities. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CITY COUNCIL) AUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR HEIL AVENUEISAYBROOK LANE
INTERSECTION PROJECT - CC - 1099 - APPROVED SAMPLE CONTRACT - DIRECTED THAT
ANGLE PARKING ADJACENT TO SCHOOL BE RETURNED (600.50)
The City Council Council considered a communication from the Public Works Director recommending that
Council authorize construction bids for Heil Avenue/Saybrook Lane Intersection project and
recommending that the provision regarding diagonal parking on Heil Avenue between Saybrook Lane
and Algonquin Street be retained.
Councilmember Sullivan presented questions regarding the midline of the street and Public Works
Director Beardsley reported that the drawing Councilmember Sullivan referred to was not accurate.
Councilmember Sullivan stated that he was glad that the rotary will be gone as people in this geographic
area are not used to them.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Green to authorize the Director of Public Works to request bids
for the Heil Avenue/Saybrook Lane Intersection project; CC-1099 upon approval; that the provision
regarding diagonal parking on Heil Avenue between Saybrook Lane and Algonquin Street be retained
and 2. Approve the attached sample contract, subject to award of contract to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder.
Discussion was held regarding cost estimates.
Councilmember Dettloff spoke regarding the need to ensure that the residents of the area are involved.
Councilmember Sullivan presented questions regarding parallel parking replacing angle parking and
questioned its effect on parking for soccer events.
Public Works Director Beardsley stated that he would need to return with a report on the parking.
The previous motion made by Sullivan, second Green was withdrawn.
A motion was made by Harman, second Green to authorize the Director of Public Works to request bids
for the Heil Avenue/Saybrook Lane Intersection project, CC-1099 upon approval; further that the
provision regarding diagonal parking on Heil Street adjacent to the school between Saybrook Lane and
Algonquin Streets be retained without prejudice and to approve the attached sample contract subject to
the award of contract to the lowest responsivelresponsible bidder; and that the provision and the
recommended action regarding the angle parking be deleted. The motion made by Harman, second
Green carried by the fallowing roil call vote:
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AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 99-48 —ADOPTED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 1999/2000 THROUGH 2O05/2006 TO COMPLY
WITH MEASURE M ELIGIBILITY (VARIOUS PROJECTS) (320.40)
The City Council considered a communication from the Public Works Director transmitting proposed
Resolution No. 99-48 which adopts Capital Improvement Program for the years 1999/2000 through
2005/2006 to comply with Measure M eligibility - various projects.
Councilmember Harman spoke regarding Page E-17.6 of the Request for Council Action report. He
requested the Public Works Director to clarify the wording on Exhibit "A".
The motion was made by Harman, second Green to approve the following actions: 1. Approve
attached Resolution No. 99-48, adopt the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program to comply
with Measure M requirements for funding eligibility. "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Adopting Capital Improvement Program for the Years 1999/2000 through
200512006 for Compliance with Measure M." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(Brookhurst/Adams intersection widening); (Beach Blvd widening, s/e corner at Edinger); (Ellis
Avenue widening, Beach to elo Patterson); (Garfield Avenue widening, Huntington Street to Safe
Harbor); (Gothard Street widening, s/o Talbert -west side); (Heil Avenue widening -Beach Blvd. to
Silver Lane) ( Hoover/Gothard Extension -McFadden to Bolsa); (Miscellaneous minor street projects
& new traffic signals & modifications); (Residential sidewalks & curbs); (Ward Street widening-s/o
Garfield); (Widening sle corner Wamer/Gothard); (Yorktown Avenue widening -Beach to Delaware);
(SIP/IT Intersection Enhancement).
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 99-47 — BLOCKS 1041105 —
DECLARES INTENT TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT -- CIM GROUP (AREA BOUNDED BY PCH/MAINMALNUTl6j") (MAIN -PIER
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUBAREA) (330.30)
The City Council considered a communication from the Economic Development Director
transmitting proposed Resolution No. 99-47 regarding the intent to issue tax exempt bonds -
Disposition and Development Agreement - CIM Group. (Area Bounded By Pch/Main/Walnut/6'h)
(Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Subarea).
Councilmember Julien requested an update on this subject.
A motion was made by Julien, second Green to adopt Resolution No. 99-47 "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring its Intent to Issue Tax -Exempt Bonds to be
Used to Reimburse the City for Expenditures Prior to the Issuance of Such Bonds." " Blocks
104/105 -- Declares Intent To Issue Tax -Exempt Bonds Disposition & Development Agreement -
CIM Group (Area Bounded By Pch1Main/Walnut/6th) (Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Subarea)"
The motion carried by the following roll calf vote:
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AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) APPROVED ADOPTION OF AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 302 & COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 99-49 CONSENTING TO AND
CALLING FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON 8116199 TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
1999 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT & AMENDED PROPOSED EMINENT
DOMAIN OVERLAY AREA MAP -- WITHIN A PORTION OF THE MAIN -PIER
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUB -AREA & APPROVED REDUCTION IN THE
RESIDENTIAL EMINENT DOMAIN OVERLAY MAP - REMOVED PROPERTY FRONTING ON
5T" STREET BETWEEN WALNUT AND OLIVE AVENUES (400.10)
The City Council/Agency Members considered a communication from the Economic
Development Director transmitting pursuant to § 33458 of the California Community
Redevelopment Law, resolutions setting the date and time of the joint public hearing to hear
testimony, receive evidence and consider the Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the
Huntington Beach Redevelopment Project. As proposed, the 1999 amendment would permit
the Agency to use eminent domain to acquire residential property within a portion of the Main -
Pier subarea. The locations of the properties potentially affected by the 1999 Amendment are
identified on the attached map: "Amended Residential Eminent Domain Overlay Area Map."
Economic Development Director Biggs presented a staff report using slides titled Proposed
1999 Redevelopment Plan amendment which had been announced earlier in the meeting by the
City Clerk.
Council/Agency Member Sullivan referred to slide No. 21-the block fronting on 51h Street, north
of Walnut and south of Olive Avenues. He requested that this area be excluded from the
Eminent Domain Overlay Map.
Redevelopment Agency Resolutions:
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Green that the Redevelopment Agency approve the
following recommended action, as amended:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 302 - "A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City
of Huntington Beach Consenting to and Calling for a Joint Public Hearing on the
Proposed 1999 Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach
Redevelopment Project."
and
2. Approved a reduction in the "Residential Eminent Domain" Overlay Map as attached;
showing a diminished portion of the Main -Pier Subarea within which the Agency's
authority for use of eminent domain to acquire residential properties is proposed by the
1999 Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan, with additional action that the area on
Fifth Street bounded by Walnut and Olive be excluded from this action.
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and
City Council Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 99-49 - "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Consenting to and Calling for a Joint Public Hearing on the Proposed
1999 Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach Redevelopment
Project."
Councilmember Dettloff stated that she agreed with this amendment and questioned the
rationale regarding the property located at Pecan and Orange Avenues relative to the
amendment and overlay map. Economic Development Director Biggs responded to
Councilmember Dettloff's question.
Further discussion was held.
The motion made by Sullivan, second Green carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CITY COUNCIL) RETAINED THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATE FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1999/2000 AND ADOPTED A NEW EXHIBIT "A" FOR COMMERCIAL REFUSE
SERVICES (ANNUAL REVIEW OF REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSALISERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RAINBOW DISPOSAL (600.45)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Public Works pertaining to
the Refuse Collection and Disposal Services Franchise Agreement with Rainbow Disposal Co.,
Inc. which contains a provision that calls for an annual review of the monthly service fees.
Under the contract, changes in compensation for each subsequent year (July 1 to June 30) are
determined by a formula with three variables. The variables are the Los Angeles Area
Consumer Price Index (CPI), the County of Orange landfill fee, and the local average price of
diesel fuel. The proposed Exhibit A reflects the 3.176% increase in commercial service rates
allowed under the formula. This rate adjustment will be the first increase in commercial fees
since 1993. Contract years 1994 through 1998 (inclusive) were all years of either no increase,
or actual decreases, in the service rates.
Public Works Director Beardsley presented a staff report using slides titled "City Refuse
Collection Services - Rainbow disposal Franchise Agreement. " Which had been announced
earlier in the meeting by the City Clerk.
Councilmember stated as an observation he would like to state that the city is still subsidizing
refuse collection.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Green to approve the following recommended action:
1. Retain the existing residential refuse service rate of $16.39 per month per unit of service
for the time period of July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000;
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and
2. Adopt the attached Exhibit "A" to the Request for Council Action dated July 6, 1999
effective July 1, 1999 as the new Exhibit A (Commercial Rate) of the refuse collection
and disposal services franchise agreement.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) ADOPTED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 301 — APPROVED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BOWEN COURT SENIOR
APARTMENTS — TAX CREDIT APPLICATION — APPROVED OPTION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN AGENCY & MERIT HOUSING, INC. — AUTHORIZED STAFF TO NEGOTIATE
DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT — AUTHORIZED WAIVER OF LIABILITY
INSURANCE (600.30)
The City Council considered a communication from the Economic Development Director
informing Council that Merit Housing Development Corporation (Merit) requests support for an
application to the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) for federal tax credits for
the Bowen Court project.
Councilmember Julien excused herself from consideration of this item as she has a conflict of
interest as her residence is located in the Project Area.
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 Director dated July 6, 1999 titled
Bowen Court Senior Housing.
Economic Development Director Biggs presented a staff report utilizing the slide report prepared
by his department titled Bowen Court Senior Housing dated July 6, 1999 which had been
announced earlier in the meeting by the City Clerk.
A motion was made by Harman, second Green to approve the following recommended action:
Redevelopment Agency Action:
1. Adopt Agency Resolution No. 301 — authorizing funding support by the Huntington
Beach Redevelopment Agency with a grant of Agency -owned land acquired at a cost of
$885,000 and $850,000 in additional subsidy, and an additional loan of $950,000 in
Redevelopment Housing Set Aside Funds, for the construction of the Bowen Court
Senior Apartments by Merit Housing Development Corporation — "A Resolution of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing Funding Support for
Merit Housing Incorporated to Construct an Affordable Housing Project."
2. Approve and authorize the Agency Chairman and Agency Clerk to execute the Option
Agreement with Merit Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) Option Agreement
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Between The Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Huntington Beach And Merit
Housing Incorporated.
City Council Action:
3. Authorize agency staff to negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA)
with Merit Housing Development Corporation if tax credits are awarded to the proposed
project by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC).
4. Waive the required liability insurance for Merit Housing Development Corporation only
as they apply to the site control document, and only for purposes of applying for tax
credits. This waiver will not be requested when a Disposition and Development
Agreement is approved at a later time.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS Julien
ABSENT: Garofalo
(CITY COUNCIL) OPTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO REFER PROPOSED INITIATIVE
MEASURE DURING CIRCULATION OF A PETITION TO ANY CITY AGENCY OR AGENCIES
FOR REPORT (RELATIVE TO CHANGE OF ZONING DESIGNATION OF CREST VIEW
SCHOOL SITE) (620,10)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Clerk informing Council that the
State Elections Code provides the City Council with the option during the circulation of a
petition, or before taking certain actions set forth in the Elections Code, to refer a proposed
initiative measure to any city agency or agencies for a report on the effect of the proposed
initiative.
The City Clerk reported on the provisions of the election code as it pertains to the initiative
currently being circulated to change the zoning designation of Crest View School site.
A motion was made by Harman, second Sullivan that the City Council determines not to take
any action on this item at this time.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
Norms Restaurant Commended - Availability Of Picnic Lunches For The Elderly.
The City Council complimented Norm's Restaurant for making picnic lunches available to the
elderly members of our community.
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Commendation to City Employees for a of July Festivities Services
The City Council commendation to the Public Works Department employees and all of the
volunteers who worked on the 4'h of July Parade & festivities, the 4tr, of July Committee
members and all city employees, Superintendent for Recreation and Human Services Bill
Fowler and Community Services Director Hagan for their fine work and service to the city in
making the 4th of July activities in the city a wonderful event.
ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT 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 Monday July 19, 1999 at 5:00 p.m., in Room B-8, Civic
Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk —�
City C erk and ex-offiicio Clerk dTthe City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
MayorlChairman
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