HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-18MINUTES
CITY COUNCILlREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
4:30 P.M. - Room B-8
7:00 P.M. - Council Chamber
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, October 18, 1999
An audiotape of the 4:30 p.m. portion of this meeting
and a videotape of the 7:00 p.m, portion of this meeting
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
City Clerk Brockway announced that the meeting from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. had been duly
noticed to the public and press as a special meeting of the City Council. A special meeting
process was necessary because the October 4, 1999 meeting had been adjourned to 4:30
p.m. thus the earlier starting time from 4:30 p.m_ to 5:00 p.m. session of Council is conducted
as a special meeting.
The City Clerk read the notice of special meeting.
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1999
Peter Green, Mayor/Chairman
Ralph Bauer, Council/Agency Member
Shirley Dettloff, Council/Agency Member
Dave Garofalo, CouncillAgency Member
Peter Green, CouncillAgency Member
Tom Harman, Council/Agency Member
Dave Sullivan, Council/Agency Member
You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council and Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach, California, is called for and will be held at City Hall, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 in the Lower Level, Room B8 at the hour of 4:30 p.m., Monday, October 18, 1999.
The meeting will consider the role of the City Council liaisons and the appointment process for City Council
liaisons to the Public Works Commission.
Dated: October 8, 1999
ATTEST:
/S/ Connie Brockway IS/ Peter Green
City Clerk/Clerk Mayor/Chairman
I hereby certify that I received the above notice, Call of Special Meeting of the Huntington Beach City
CouncillRedevelopment Agency," prior to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 1999.
IS/ Peter Green
MayorlChairman
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Green called the special meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 4,30 p.m. in Room B-8.
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Bauer, Garofalo, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan (Bauer arrived 4:35 p.m.) (Garofalo arrived
4:45 p.m.)
Absent: Julien
(CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) STUDY SESSION - JOINT MEETING WITH
THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION TO DISCUSS THE ROLE OF CITY COUNCIL
LIAISONS AND THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS TO THE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (120.25)
Roll Call - Public Works Commission
Present: Johnson, Piechota, Riffenburgh, Smith
Absent: Gartland, Hartge, Snyder
Public Works Commissioner Riffenburgh reviewed the activities of the Public Works
Commission. He reviewed the projects for which the Public Works Commission recommended
Council approval including the two-year Capital Improvement Program, and the Tree
Replacement Policy. He spoke regarding the [IMP (Integrated Infrastructure Management
Program) including how the commission perceives that program's future.
Public Works Commissioner Johnson informed Council that the Public Works Commission
believes they are part of a team when they meet with staff and that staff should be
commended: that the city has a good team and they are proud to be on it.
Commissioner Riffenburgh responded to Councilmember Dettloff regarding the Commission's
role in making recommendations to the City Council. He informed Council that he believes the
process where citizens first address the Public Works Commission regarding issues such as
traffic issues prior to going to the City Council is the appropriate method.
Councilmember Sullivan informed the Public Works Commission that he liked the mixture of
occupations on the commission and that their recommendations are very important to Council.
Councilmember Sullivan stated that he believed the Public Works Commission should consider
meeting at 7:00 p.m. rather than at 5:00 p.m. to make their meetings more accessible to the
public. Mr. Riffenburgh informed Council that the Commission has moved its public comment
portion of the meeting until later in the meeting. Councilmember Sullivan stated that the public
sees 5:00 p.m. on the agenda and it appears to be too early. Mr. Riffenburgh stated that this
subject could be reconsidered.
Councilmember Bauer spoke regarding the grant process and the input from the Public Works
Commission. City Administrator Silver informed Council that a list will be provided in
December of all grants received by the city.
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Discussion was held about the community's concern regarding the proposed removal of
parking on Newland Street to accommodate a left -turn pocket and the Public Works
Commission review of this matter. Commissioner Riffenburgh stated that the Public Works
Commission had decided to do nothing at this point and to study the subject further.
Mayor Green asked if there were accidents there and Commissioner Riffenburgh stated that
there were rear -end accidents and the subject is being studied.
Adoumment
The joint meeting between the City Council and Public Works Commission adjourned.
COMMENCEMENT OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL
Present: Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
Absent: Julien
5:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL) INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT TO CITY
COUNCIL (840,50)
The following communications were distributed at this meeting:
Slide Report from Public Works Department titled Infrastructure Advisory Committee (IAC) -
Status Report dated October 18, 1999. This communication was also announced later in the
Council meeting under Late Communications.
Document titled Tentative Schedule Infrastructure Advisory Committee (IAC) City of Huntington
Beach dated February 1, 1999. This communication was also announced later in the Council
meeting under Late Communications.
Richard Harlow, Infrastructure Advisory Committee member, reviewed the slide report titled
Infrastructure Advisory Committee (1AC) - Status Report dated October 18, 1999. Portions of
the report reviewed Commissioner Harlow were Activity Update and Work Plan.
Mary Urashima, Public Works Commissioner, reviewed the portions of the slide report covering
Current Activity, and Public Education Program. Other portions of the report covered by
Commissioner Urashima were the Draft Final Report and Findings and Recommendations.
Commissioner Urashima and Commissioner Gerald Chapman reviewed the portion of the slide
report titled Key Issues, Questions and Messages and Issues.
Discussion was held among Councilmembers and the members of the Infrastructure Advisory
Committee regarding issues including quality of life for the community, and the voluntary
efforts of the Public Works Department employees. It was recognized that the reason the
infrastructure has held together, when the proper resources are lacking, is due to the voluntary
efforts of Public Works Department employees. The need to address the complete
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infrastructure program needs and to reach the public was discussed. Councilmember Bauer
spoke regarding how the Infrastructure Advisory Committee came into formation, stating that it
had begun with a Water Committee_ Councilmember Bauer spoke regarding the infrastructure
that has been put in place in other communities, which he had learned about through the
League of Cities.
In response to Councilmember Harman, Committee Member Harlow spoke regarding the
length of time it will take to get a consultant on board. Ms. Urashima commented on this
matter. She also commented on public education.
City Administrator Silver stated that the City Attorney would like to review the issue and report
at a later date regarding expenditure of public funds to promote a bond issue. City Attorney
Hutton presented a brief oral report.
Councilmember Dettloff stated that education is the most important issue so that the public can
make a decision. She stated that experts have told her that had there not been dedicated
employees there would not be functioning sewer, street, or other infrastructure components at
present.
Gary Dysart, consultant, Psomas and Associates, Inc., reported on the document titled
Tentative Structure lnfrastructure Advisory Committee - (1AC) dated February 1, 1999.
Councilmember Sullivan stated his concern with the level of optimism that this will be a slam-
dunk. He stated that he is glad for the optimism; however, he believes there is a need for a
dose of reality. Councilmember Sullivan stated that he will support the $200,000 expenditure
but he believes that amount should be all that is spent.
The subject of how to learn about funding mechanisms was discussed. Mayor Pro Tem
Garofalo stated that Council would like to have regular reports from the Infrastructure Advisory
Committee.
The City Council expressed their appreciation the members of the Infrastructure Advisory
Committee for this meeting.
MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Sullivan to recess to Closed Session on the following
items: The motion carried by unanimous vote with Councilmember Julien recorded absent.
(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 54956.9(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 Mills Land & Water Company v. City of
Huntington Beach, Court of Appeal, 4th Appellate District, Civil No. G0220490; Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 739412. Subject: Mills Land & Water Company v. City. (120.80)
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(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. Orange County
Water District, et al. Subject: City of Huntington Beach v. Orange County Water District, et al.
(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.
ROLL CALL
present: Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
Absent: Julien (Garofalo out of the room)
FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance were presented by students from Pegasus
Middle School.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Steve Purdue, Huntington Beach Police Chaplain and Pastor of
Coastland Foursquare Church, Huntington Beach.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCES LATE COMMUNICATIONS WHICH PERTAIN TO ITEMS ON THE
AGENDA
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Brockway announced the following late
communications regarding agenda items. These late communications had been received
following distribution of the agenda.
Slide Report from Public Works Department dated October 18, 1999 titled Infrastructure
Advisory Committee Status Report.
Communication from Public Works Department dated February 1, 1999 titled Tentative
Schedule Infrastructure Advisory Committee City of Huntington Beach dated February 1,
1999..
Revised Agenda Page No. 2 to add communication from the City Attorney adding a Closed
Session regarding the City of Huntington Beach v. Orange County Water District.
Slide presentation titled Treasurer's Report, dated October 18, 1999 from the City Treasurer.
Revised Agenda Page No. 5 to correct a typographical error on the recommended action of
the agenda item - Tract No. 15082.
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Request for Proposal (RFP) for Street Sweeping Services from Department of Public Works.
Communication from the City Attorney dated November 18, 1999 titled Agenda Item E-13, City
Council Meeting of October 18, 1999 Street Sweeping Contract.
Slide presentation titled Acquisition of Enterprise Resource Planning System for the City of
Huntington Beach, dated October 18, 1999 from Fire Chief Dolder.
Communication and map regarding Ordinance No. 3436 titled Residential Eminent Domain
Overlay Map, dated October 18, 1999 from Gus Duran, Housing and Redevelopment
Manager.
Communication from Councilmember Sullivan, dated October 10, 1999, requesting
reconsideration of denial of January 2000 Special Municipal election on initiative petition
relative to rezone of the Crest View closed school site.
Communication from Bob Polkow, dated October 17, 1999, titled Agendired Item H-3,
Monday, October 18, 1999 (Request for Reconsideration of Denial of January Special
Municipal Election on Initiative Petition).
PRESENTATION -- Mayor Green invited Planning Director Howard Zelefsky to help in the
presentation of the Mayor's Award to Senior Planner Mary Beth Broeren. Mr. Zelefsky stated it
was his distinct pleasure to present the Mayor's Award to one of the city's finest employees.
Mary Beth is responsible for projects including Holly Seacliff project, the city's long range
planning, environmental review, affordable housing, and census.
PRESENTATION — To Mayor Green by Mr. Rich Riegle, Director of Sales, Coastal Region,
Orange County Register. Mr. Riegle presented awards for the Orange County Register's Best
Of Program. The awards that the City of Huntington Beach received are, The Best Pier, The
Best City to Live In, The Best Parade and the Best Place to Walk and Jog.
PESENTATION — By Mayor Peter Green and John Scandura, Chairman of the Environmental
Board of Environmental Board Awards. Receiving the awards were:
1. Air Quality — Coating Resources Corporation, Robert Laird. 2. BeautificationANaste
Management — 7th Grade Students at Pegasus Middle School — Teachers, Nicole Heman and
Lynn Van Gorp, accomplished by 24 Pegasus Middle School students. 3. Community
Beautification —Tile Murals at City Hall
Margaret and David Carlberg.
PRESENTATION — Presentation by Mayor Peter Green, on behalf of the California Integrated
Waste Management Board to Bob Beardsley, Public Works Director - a Certificate of
Achievement for successfully implementing programs necessary to achieve the first waste
diversion milestone established by Assembly Bill 939.
COUNCILMEMBER BAUER - APOLOGY
Councilmember Bauer informed the Council and audience that he wished to apologize for his
statement in the past meeting regarding people who would be against the Wal-Mart issue
would
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be against children as he knows full well that those persons who are in opposition to the Wal-
Mart issue love their children.
DISPLAY OF WALL MAP OUTLINING AREAS AFFECTED BY RESIDENTIAL EMINENT
DOMAIN - MAIN PIER PROJECT AREA (DOWNTOWN)
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Fallon, referring to wall map and three photographs,
showed the residential units that would be affected by the residential domain process. She
stated that in response to concerns from the public, only three residential properties would be
involved in eminent domain; that probably only one parcel would be under eminent domain. In
response to Councilmember Dettloff, the Assistant City Administrator stated that the matter of
substandard housing could be looked into.
Report by City Attorney on Actions Taken by The City Council or Redevelopment Agency
in Closed Session as Required by Law (Government Code §54957.1(a) (3) (B)).
The following report is made pursuant to the Brown Act, Government Code §54957.1(a) (2)
Report of Action Taken (Litigation):
On Monday, October 18, 1999, the City Council convened in closed session to discuss
whether to petition for hearing in Supreme Court in regard to Mills Land & Water Company v.
City of Huntington Beach. By a vote to 5-1, the City Council authorized the City Attorney to
seek review in the California Supreme Court of the recent decision of the Fourth District Court
of Appeals, Civil No. G0220490.
The Council vote in closed session as follows:
AYES:
Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES:
Garofalo
ABSENT:
Julien
The petition for hearing in the Supreme Court involves a challenge to the decision of the
Fourth District Court of Appeals referring the Mills Land & Water case to the Orange County
Superior Court for further proceedings. The Mills case alleges a temporary taking of real
property.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
LOUISE FIORILLO requested that Council vote against eminent domain especially since it has
been redrawn several times by the City Council and also redrawn by the Planning Commission.
She expressed her opinion on the power of eminent domain stating that there is no provision
ensuring that an area or property would not be placed back into the eminent domain portion of
Redevelopment Agency Project Area. She informed Council that starting October 19, 1999
the Huntington Beach Cares Organization will start petitioning for 15,000 signatures to repeal
the ordinance.
RALPH PECK, member and supporter of Huntington Beach Cares, spoke regarding the
attempts of the owner of El Don Liquor Store to renovate his property. He informed Council
that the city hasn't allowed him to progress. He stated his negative opinions regarding eminent
domain as well as he belief that the issue should be put to the voters.
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DIANE LENNING spoke against eminent domain. She stated that the means do not justify the
end. She expressed her opinion that the city is acting with cold-hearted, calculated greed, and
must stop their actions or the process could lead to possible city bankruptcy.
WAYNE REINERT spoke against eminent domain. He pointed to the wall photo that showed
city owned land in the eminent domain area that is blighted with weeds. He spoke regarding
the need to fix city streets and to repair schools. Mr. Reinhart spoke of his neighbors in the
proposed eminent domain area.
JAMES PROCTER stated he was against eminent domain as well as the proposed bluff
bottom camping facility. He informed Council of letters he had collected from persons against
the bluff bottom park development. He stated that if the project proceeds it will cause the
same opposition at the City Council meetings as has the eminent domain issue. Mr. Procter
submitted a letter to Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo and fellow Councilmembers in opposition to the
Bluff Bottom Park Development dated October 18, 1999 titled Lower Bluff Proposed Parking
project.
OSCAR TAYLOR submitted a letter to the Council and the City Clerk. The letter is dated
October 18, 1999 and references: titled (Your letter to me dated February 1, 1999 — Regarding
Downtown Redevelopment), (My letter to you dated March 8, 1999, and (Letter from Economic
Development Director— David C. Briggs). He spoke of a previous letter, which he stated was
ignored. Mr. Taylor related a story to Council of receiving a letter regarding condemnation of
his property 10 years ago, to which he had agreed, and now today, the property has remained
undeveloped. He offered to repurchase the property, and urged Council to read the document
he submitted and to possibly sit down and meet with him.
DAVID CASTENHOLTZ, member of the Redevelopment Project Area Committee and attorney
at law, stated that the vote of the Project Area Committee recommended five to one for
Council not adopt the Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan. He asked the four
Councilmembers to reconsider and not adopt the plan. He informed Council that the issue will
go to referendum.
BARBARA BOSKOVICH spoke on various topics, including Councilmember Bauer's apology
regarding statements he had made on the Crest View issue. She expressed disagreement
with Councilmember Dettloff's previous remarks that more conditions have been placed on the
Crest View project than any other project, She stated that bad projects need lots of conditions
and these conditions are to protect the people. Ms. Boskovich commented on the pulling of
programming aired on HBTV-3 regarding the closed Crest View school site issue. She stated
that HBTV-3 should air shows that present city issues, and inform the people of the truth.
ROBERT CRONK accepted Councilmember Bauer's earlier apology for past statements he
had made on the Crest View issue. He spoke of HBTV-3 programming aired from June 2,
1999 to September 8, 1999 on the school bond issue as it compares with the program that
Councilmember Harman and the Crest View residents made that was not allowed to air. He
questioned how the City Attorney can make this decision due to her conflict of interest. He
informed Council that he believes the issue should be referred to the Fair Political Practices
Commission (FPPC). Mr. Cronk commented on the proposed bluff bottom camping project,
and stated that Wal-Mart could be built on Pacific Coast Highway.
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ANI SAMUELIAN, representing Nationwide Environmental Services, thanked the Council for
giving all the contractors a fair chance to bid on the street sweeping services for the City of
Huntington Beach. She stated her company looked forward to working in the city.
MICHAEL RAMSEY spoke against eminent domain in the Holy-Seacliff Industrial Area. He
informed Council that the property owners are hiring a redevelopment consultant to schedule a
meeting with the City Council to discuss flaws in the reports done on the Holly Seacliff
Industrial area. He stated that following a meeting with a representative of the Economic
Development Department there seemed to be no guarantee of not having property taken by
eminent domain, even if improvements are made. He expressed his desire to be pro -active,
but that the city hinders his efforts. He stated that the Council works for the people and that it
is the people whose point of view Council needs to hear.
JACK WENZEL spoke against the proposed bluff bottom park area. He stated concerns
relating to the removal of parking spaces on Pacific Coast Highway, including disruption of
_adjacent neighborhood parking; that widening of Pacific Coast Highway is going to create a
slaughter alley; as people are now killed on it. He recommended that consideration be given
to putting Recreational Vehicle parking at Seapoint and Goidenwest Street in the oil area.
TIM WETZEL spoke in opposition of the proposed bluff bottom parking project. Mr. Wetzel
stated that the bluff bottom project should be put before the California Coastal Commission.
He stated that the proposal goes against the city's General Plan and the Coastal Commission
and questioned why current policy should be taken away. He expressed his opinion on how
the city should not put recreational vehicle parking in its treasured open space.
BRIAN R. DOUGLAS expressed his disbelief in the city's plan for eminent domain and the
proposed bluff bottom camping area. He questioned who stood to gain on these issues. He
stated that recreational vehicles do not belong on Pacific Coast Highway, and that the history
of the city was being destroyed. Mr. Douglas stated that the Council was elected to fulfill the
desires of the citizens, however, he believes the Council is going against the desires of the
citizens.
RHONDA JONES-PISANI spoke in opposition to the proposed bluff bottom development. She
stated her concerns regarding the safety of crossing on Pacific Coast Highway should it be
widened to six lanes, as it is currently dangerous crossing four lanes. She questioned whether
the parking already established at Balsa Chica State Beach is filled to capacity, and whether
more parking spaces should be developed. Ms. Jones -Pisani questioned how revenue is
estimated and informed Council that she would like to review the figures.
JOHN DEWITT stated he had been told by the Community Services Department that they
should not speak on the bluff bottom parking area as it is not an agenda item. He stated that
may be the reason some of the potential speakers left. He stated the project should not be
rushed so as to avoid overlooking possible future problems, such as soil contamination, and
limiting visitor automobile parking. He presented reasons in opposition to staffs memorandum
on the issue, and informed Council that he would like to talk with Council on the subject.
JIMMY SMITH thanked Council and city staff for their quick response to his request to remove
the coke machines on the bluff top. He stated his opinion on the inappropriateness of the bluff
bottom development and referred to the coastal community that is trying to rid itself of three
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lanes in each direction. He commented on the issues of the city not receiving its fair share of
Orange County Transit Authority funding. He expressed his hope for a meeting or public forum
on the proposed project.
City Administrator Silver commented on the process followed in public notification of this issue.
LAURIE BUSTER spoke in opposition to the proposed parking lot at the Pegasus School site.
She stated reasons including lack of play area for the children, excessive exhaust fumes,
lighting and aesthetic issues, and drainage run-off as reasons not to extend the parking lot on
the school site. She informed Council that the Director of the school has stated that the school
is near capacity which means the lot is not needed.
GIL SCHAUER spoke in opposition of the proposed bluff bottom camping development. He
expressed his opinion that it was a strange project for the city to undertake. He stated that the
area would become a parking lot that would destroy the look and feel of the beach. He
questioned how there will not be on an incredible rise in pedestrian injuries and deaths from
'the Pacific Coast Highway widening.
BRYAN SCHAUER spoke against the proposed bluff bottom camping and parking
development. He stated that Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), as a six -lane highway, would
impact everyone who goes through the area, not just families living near Pacific Coast
Highway. He stated that itwiil affect families and children trying to cross Pacific Coast
Highway. He related that he had seen a three year old child almost hit crossing Pacific Coast
Highway with his father. He stated the proposed development would negatively impact parking
in the surrounding areas. Mr. Schauer commented that parking meters will need to be placed
there later.
DAVID COULTER questioned how many voters do the speakers opposing the bluff bottom
parking represent. He stated that there was a majority of neighbors against the proposed bluff
bottom camping development. Mr. Coulter questioned what the business perspective was
behind such a project. He stated the project should not be given consideration unless it
benefits the people.
CHRIS CHAPUT expressed his opinion on the need for him to plan for his family, and the city
staff's need to plan for the city. He spoke of his family, neighborhood, and the City of
Huntington Beach, and stated that the proposed RV campsite does not fit the Huntington
Beach lifestyle. He concluded by referring the public to visit the website
www.savehuntingtonbeach.org. Mr. Chaput submitted to Council three photographs titled
Golden West/Bolsa Chica/Bolsa Chica (beaches).
DAVID GALLI spoke in opposition to the proposed Bluff Bottom Parking camping
development. He stated concerns relating to the environment, aesthetics, safety, and property
values. Mr. Gall! stated that a six -lane highway is not safe for children. He voiced concern
over the dates of the future meetings, stating that Council should change the dates, which are
now scheduled at holidays or spring break times to allow greater public comment_
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VIRGINIA SIMS congratulated newspaper columnist Bill Borden on his recent column and
requested comments from Mayor Pro Tem Garofalo on the matter. She inquired if the city
firemen had ever received their raises.
JOHN WEBB spoke in opposition to the issue of the proposed Bluff Bottom Parking project
and his conversation with the Community Services Department regarding the Waterfront
Project. Mr. Webb informed Council of the lack of timely notification regarding the bluff bottom
project and the fact that notification was not given to renters. He stated his -neighborhood is
greatly impacted by issues in the downtown area
DEAN ALBRIGHT spoke in opposition of eminent domain. He stated that he had between 12-
1E positive responses to each of his letters that had been published in the newspaper. He
commented that an individual must be debt -free to live in Huntington Beach, and that fair
market value for a home is not sufficient if the person now has a new mortgage. He
suggested Council take people's circumstances into consideration when voting for eminent
.domain. He expressed concern for Jerry Galich who requires his property to carry him though
illness.
DON MCGEE spoke of excessive noise emanating from the downtown -pier plaza area during
local festivities. He asked that the volume levels be lowered and reiterated that sound travels.
In addition, he spoke on the need for eminent domain abstention and asked what about "big -
box' abstention. Mr. McGee stated the need for the Ascon (NESI) dumpsite at Hamilton
Avenue and Magnolia Street to be cleaned.
CONNIE BOARDMAN spoke on the issue of HBTV-3 programming policy, stating that voter
information issues should be aired as long as both sides of a local ballot issues are provided.
She stated that HBTV-3 should be used for public education and the education of those in
surrounding communities. She suggested a televised debate or other less formal structure.
She spoke against eminent domain for commercial, private usage.
BOB BOLEN expressed his distaste for eminent domain. He stated that had any of the
Councilmembers run on the platform of eminent domain they would not have been elected.
He stated that the city did not allow the owner of El Don Liquor Store to renovate his property
and that it is the city's Civic Center that is blighted.
JOHN ELY spoke regarding the request that he and John Scott had made several months ago
requesting that the City Council take a position on the Orange County Sanitation District
Environmental Impact Report. He stated that they had requested an extension of the 45 days
response time. Mr. Ely informed Council that yesterday he had discovered that the Air Quality
Management Department had not had time to review the Environmental Impact Report.
Discussion was held between Mayor Pro Tem Garofalo, Councilmember Harman, Mr. Ely and
City Administrator Silver regarding aspects of the matter as well as the elapsed response time.
SELWA MOSTAFA spoke in opposition to the proposed bluff bottom camping development,
based on stated personal and professional reasons as a civil engineer. She stated that what
the city sees as little impact is actually a big impact for the residents of the city. Ms Mostafa
stated that she would like to review some of the items that staff states have little impact such
as geological soils, rupture of earthquake faults, soil erosion, grading of soil, and wind and
water impact. Ms. Mostafa informed Council that there were many more and requested that
persons get a copy of the negative declaration.
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ALTERNATIVE TO BE PRESENTED TO BLUFF BOTTOM PARKING - REQUEST FROM
MAYOR PRO TEM GAROFALO
Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo requested that staff prepare an alternative to the Bluff Bottom
Parking project for presentation to Council at a future meeting.
REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF REGARDING DROP IN CRIME STATISTICS
Police Chief Lowenberg reported on a newspaper article to which Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo
had referred relative to the drop in crime rate statistics.
GRAND OPENING OF BOEING SPACE CENTER
Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo reported on his attendance of the grand opening at the Boeing
.Corporation Space -Center.
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY - HOLLY SEACLIFF AREA
Councilmember Harman commented on Mike Ramsey's offer to improve his property located in
the Holly Seacliff industrial area.
SCHEDULING OF TOWN HALL MEETING REQUESTED
Councilmember Harman spoke regarding Mr. Jimmy Smith's suggestion that a town hall
meeting be held on the Bluff Bottom Parking. He requested that City Administrator Silver
make arrangements. Councilmember Harman offered to chair the town hall meeting.
Councilmember Sullivan stated that he would like to see the public hearing on the Bluff Bottom
Park issue moved from November 30, 1999 to January 3, 2000,
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT -
PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS
Councilmember Bauer requested to know if there had been a request from the City Council
that the Orange County Sanitation District extend the deadline for public input on the
Environmental Impact Report past 45 days.
Councilmember Bauer spoke regarding the issue of the Air Quality Management District
monitoring the Orange County Sanitation District project.
Councilmember Harman expressed his concern with Mr. Ely's comments regarding the
Environmental Impact Report public input process which had been conducted by the Orange
County Sanitation District.
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CABLE TV 3 POLICY REGARDING SCHOOL BOND ISSUES/CREST VIEW SCHOOL SITE
ISSUE.
Councilmember Sullivan expressed his concern regarding the public's concern that the school
board had their opportunity to air their viewpoint on Cable TV 3 and that the persons on the
other side of the issue had been unable to do so.
BLUFF BOTTOM PARKING PROJECT
City Administrator Silver requested direction from the City Councilmembers as to whether
Council wishes him to set a town hall meeting on the Bluff Bottom Parking proposal. City
Administrator Silver stated that he could set some type of meeting. Mayor Green inquired if
the Brown Act is being violated in further discussing this issue as this item is not on the
agenda. City Attorney Hutton stated that scheduling a time for a meeting is allowed as long as
substantive discussion is not held on the subject. Mayor Green requested that Councilmember
Harman place the subject on the agenda as a Council "H" item. Councilmember Dettloff stated
that she would like only staff to be present and not the Planning Commissioners or City
Councilmembers.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTIEDWARDS STREET RESURFACINGIBOEING SPACE
CENTER
City Administrator Silver addressed Council regarding the temporary reduction of traffic lanes
on Edwards Street and resurfacing. He directed the public to call the Public Works
Corporation Yard for further information.
City Administrator Silver informed Council of the success of the McDonald Center Business
Park including the Boeing Space Center, which will provide job opportunities in the city of
Huntington Beach.
(CITY COUNCIL) ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR ROBERT BEARDSLEY TO THE ORANGE COUNTY CITY ENGINEERS'
FLOOD CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (550.70)
The City Council received a communication from the City Administrator informing Council of
the selection of Bob Beardsley, Public Works Director to serve on the Orange County City
Engineers' Flood Control Advisory Committee as the representative for County Supervisorial
District No. 2. Public Works Director Beardsley was selected from among four public works
candidates from District No. 2 cities.
The committee serves as the technical advisory group, which reviews improvement projects
and recommends the allocation of monies to regional flood control programs. Huntington
Beach, one of the largest cities in District No. 2, has a keen interest in the most effective
development and improvement of the entire county flood control system because of the city's
low-lying topography, its geographical location near the mouth of the Santa Ana river and the
numerous regional flood control facilities traversing the city's boundaries.
City Administrator Silver presented a report on the above subject.
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(CITY COUNCIL) REVIEWED & ACCEPTED CITY TREASURER'S AUGUST, 1999 INVESTMENT
SUMMARY REPORT (310.20)
A communication from the City Treasurer transmitting the Monthly Investment Report for
August, 1999 had been distributed to Council at the meeting and announced by the City Clerk
as a rate Communication.
City Treasurer Freidenrich presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Sullivan to accept the monthly report. Following
review of the report, accept the Monthly Investment Report Summary of Investment Portfolio
for July, 1999, pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington
Beach. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Julien recorded absent and
Councilmember Bauer absent from the room.
ABSTENTIONS FROM AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo and Councilmember Bauer stated their abstentions from the agenda item
relating to the approval of agreement for legal services of the law firm of McDonough, Holland &
Allen Regarding Block 104/105 — Owner Participation Agreement with CIM Company. Their
abstentions were for the reasons stated on previous Council minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Council by unanimous consensus removed the following items from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion:
Human Relations Task Force Proposed Committee Bylaws — Reappointment of Members
Award and Approval of a Two Year Contract for Street Sweeping Services to Nationwide
Environmental Services
Resolution No. 99-22 — Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Huntington
Beach Firefighters' Association
Goals and Objectives for the Children's Needs Task Force and the Pilot After School Project at
Ocean View High School
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Harman, second Green Council approved the following Consent Calendar items as
recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
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Councilmembers Bauer and Garofalo requested that their abstention be recorded on the Consent
Calendar item relative to the legal services with the Law Firm of McDonough, Holland and Allen
regarding Block 104/105,
(CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) MINUTES - Approved and adopted the
minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of September 7, 1999 as
written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 15082 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — SHEA VICKERS RESIDENTIAL, LLC — S/O
GARFIELD AVENUE — W/O GOLDENWEST STREET — (HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN)
(420.60) —1. Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract
No. 15082; and 2. Released the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material 17-99-18 and
Monument Bond No. 17-99-19 pursuant to California Government Code Section
No. 66499.7(b); and, 3. Accepted Maintenance Bond No. 17-99-18; the security furnished for
guarantee and warranty of improvements, and instruct the City Clerk to file the bond with the
City Treasurer; and, 4. Instructed the City Clerk to notify the Developer, Shea Vickers
Residential, LLC, of this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, American Home
Assurance 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.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following late communication on
the above item had been provided to the City Council: Revised agenda page No. 5 to correct a
typographical error on the recommended action.
CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 15083 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — SHEA VICKERS RESIDENTIAL, LLC - W/O
GOLDENWEST STREET — S/O GARFIELD AVENUE -- (HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN)
(420.60) —1. Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract
No. 15083; and 2. Released the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material No. 17-99-20 and
Monument Bond No. 18-20-91 pursuant to California Government Code Section
No. 66499.7(b); and 3. Accepted the Maintenance Bond No. 17-99-20; the security furnished
for guarantee and warranty of improvements, and instruct the City Clerk to file the bond with
the City Treasurer; and 4. Instruct the City Clerk to notify the developer, Shea Vickers
Residential, LLC, of this action; and 5. Instructed the City Clerk to record the Notice of
Acceptance of Public lmprovements with the Orange County Recorder.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 15084 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — SHEA VICKERS RESIDENTIAL, LLC — SIO
GARFIELD AVENUE — W/O GOLDENWEST STREET — (HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN)
(420.60) — 1. Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract
No. 15084; and Released the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material No. 18-20-92 and
Monument Bond No. 18-20-93 pursuant to California Government Code Section
No. 66499.7(b); and 3. Accepted the Maintenance Bond No. 18-20-92; the security furnished
for guarantee and warranty improvements, and instructed the City Clerk to file the bond with
the City Treasurer; and 4. Instructed the City Clerk to notify the Developer, Shea Vickers
Residential, LLC, of this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the surety, American Home
Assurance Company, of this action; and 5. Instructed the City Clerk to record the Notice of
Acceptance of Public Improvements with the Orange County Recorder.
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 15086 AND
ACCEPT THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS -- SHEA VICKERS RESIDENTIAL, LLC — SIO
GARFIELD AVENUE — W/O GOLDENWEST STREET — (HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN)
(420.60) — 1 Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract
No. 15086; and 2. Released the Faithful Perform ancelLabor and Material No. 18-20-94 and
Monument Bond No. 18-20-95 pursuant to California Government Code Section
No. 66499.7(b); and 3. Accepted Maintenance Bond No. 18-20-94; 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, Shea Vickers
Residential, LLC, of this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, American Home
Assurance Company, of this action; and 5. Instructed the City Clerk to record the Notice of
Acceptance of Public Improvements with the Orange County Recorder.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
PSOMAS & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSULTATION FOR WATER &
--iL11ASTEWATER ISSUES FOR THE BOLSA CHICA ANNEXATION — APPROVED
MODIFICATIONS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (600.10) —1. Approved the
Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Psomas &
Associates, Inc., to Provide Consulting Services on Water and Wastewater Issues for the
Solsa Chica Annexation and 2. Approved modifications to insurance requirements as
recommended by the Settlement Committee.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED FIRST AMENDMENT TO STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AND LONG
TERM PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH COCA -COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — RE: NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (600.10) -- Approved the
First Amendment to Strategic Alliance and Long Term Partnership Agreement Between the
City of Huntington Beach and the Coca Cola Bottling Company of Southern California and
authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) —
REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM (RSTP) ELIGIBILITY
RESOLUTION NO. 99-91 (320.40) - Approved the attached City Resolution No. 99-91
confirming adherence to the Orange County Transportation Authority's Regional Surface
Transportation Program policy requirements and amending City Resolution No.99-48 to include
three additional transportation improvement projects. "A Resolution of the Huntington Beach
City Council Amending the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program and Approving the
Submittal of Four Improvement Projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for
Funding Underthe Regional Surface Transportation Program." Works (1. McFadden Bridge
and street improvements over 1-405; 2. Beach Boulevard street improvements at 1-405; and
3. Newland street improvements, from Pacific Coast Highway to Hamilton Avenue. 4. Warner
Avenue street improvement at Gothard Street is currently included in city seven year CIP)
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-93 - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE FEDERAL AID PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS
M006, M007, AND M008 FOR THE EDINGER AVENUE, WARNER AVENUE, AND HEIL
AVENUE CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS; CC-1109 — STATE -AGENCY AGREEMENT
NO. 12-5181 (600.20) - Adopted the attached Resolution No. 99-93 authorizing the execution
of Program Supplement No. M006, M007, and M008 to our Administering State -Agency
Agreement No. 12-5181 for Federal Aid Projects.
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED TWO AGREEMENTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION
WITH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FOR THE WATERFRONT PROJECT — (1) BEST,
BEST & KRIEGER (BOND COUNSEL) AND (2) QUINT & THIMMIG L.L.P. (DISCLOSURE
COUNSEL) — APPROVED MODIFICATIONS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR QUINT &
THIMMING AGREEMENT (600.10) — 1. Approved and authorized execution by the Mayor and
City Clerk of the Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Best, Best & Kreiger,
Attorneys at Law, for Legal Services Regarding the Proposed Community Facilities District and
2. Approved and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of the Agreement Between
the City of Huntington Beach and Quint & Thimmig, L.L.P., Attorneys at Law, for Legal Services
Regarding the Proposed Community Facilities District and 3. Approved the insurance deductible
of $50,000 for the professional liability insurance and waiver of the 30-day cancellation notice for
Quint & Thimmig legal services agreement as recommended by the Settlement Committee.
(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH
-THE LAW FIRM OF MCDONOUGH, HOLLAND & ALLEN RE: BLOCK 104/105 — OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH CIM COMPANY (600.30) — Approved and authorized
execution by the Chairman and Clerk of the Agreement Between the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach and McDonough, Holland & Allen for Legal Services. (Re:
Lane et al vs. Redevelopment Agency & Citizens Against Redevelopment Excess vs. City)
Councilmembers Bauer and Garofalo requested the City Clerk to record their abstention on the
item relative to the agreement for legal services with the Law Firm of McDonough, Holland and
Allen regarding Block 104/105.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED & EXECUTED A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR AS -NEEDED CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS — AKM CONSULTING ENGINEERS — APPROVE MODIFICATION TO
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (600.10) — 1. Approved the Professional Services Contract
Between the City of Huntington Beach and AKM Consulting Engineers for As -Needed Water
Engineering Services, authorized the Director of Public Works to expend monies to cover.
contract expenditures not to exceed $250,000 per contract year; and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said agreement. 2. Amended the requirement under Professional
Liability insurance to allow a deductible not to exceed $25,000.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SANCON ENGINEERING
II FOR OLD TOWN SEWER PROJECT — PHASE 2 — CC-1096 (600.60) — Approved and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement for the Old Town Sewer Project
between the City and Sancon Engineering II.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED HUMAN RELATIONS TASK FORCE PROPOSED COMMITTEE
BYLAWS —APPROVE REAPPOINTMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS BOGEN-
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DOLTON-HUGHES-JACKLE-KAIN-RUBINSON 8, APPOINTMENTS OF GOLDENBERG-
DOLTON-GEORGESON-MOOTCHNIK-WOODS-TORRES-YOSHII (110.20/570.70)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Organizational
Effectiveness recommending the reappointment of the following six residents to serve a four
year term beginning on October 18, 1999 and ending on October 18, 2003.
Councilmember Dettloff commended the appointees for their service on the Human Relations
Task Force.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Garofalo to approve the following recommended
actions: 1. Reappoint the following six residents to serve a four year term beginning on
October 18, 1999 and ending on October 18, 2003: Jean Bogen, Kay Dalton, Mary Lou
Hughes, Karen Jackle, Vickie Kain, and Andy Rubinson. 2. Appoint the following seven
residents to serve a four year term beginning on October 18, 1999 and ending on October
. 18, 2003: Charles Goldenberg, Terry Dolton, Kris Georgeson, Bobbe Mootchnik, Janet Woods,
Raphael Torres, and Roy Yoshii, 3. Approved the proposed by-laws. The motion carried
unanimously with Councilmember Julien recorded absent.
(CITY COUNCIL) AWARDED AND APPROVED A TWO YEAR CONTRACT FOR STREET
SWEEPING SERVICES TO NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES — MSC-379
(600, 90)
(City Administrator Silver informed Council of a minor change to the contract for street
sweeping services.)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Organizational
Effectiveness, Director of Public Works, and Director of Administrative Services recommending
award and approval of the two year contract for street sweeping to National Wide
Environmental Services.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following late communications on
this item had been provided to the City Council: Request for Proposal (RFP) for Street
Sweeping Services from Department of Public Works; Communication from the City Attorney
dated November 18, 1999 titled Agenda Item E-13, City Council Meeting of October 18, 1999
Street Sweeping Contract.
Councilmember Garofalo requested the City Administrator to ensure that public notification
procedures are met, including coverage on the Mayors television program regarding the street
sweeping program. City Administrator Silver concurred and stated that there will be a 60-day
grace period before tickets for non-compliance would be issued.
Councilmember Harman stated he would like an action plan for the street -sweeping program
and the City Administrator stated he will prepare a memo for the City Council.
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A motion was made by Garofalo, second Harman to approve the following recommend action
as amended to include the wording as set forth in the City Attorney's memorandum on this
matter, announced earlier in the meeting by the City Clerk, as follows:
The bid specifications, referenced in the contract as "Attachment 1" and not included in
the Request for Council Action, The City Council previously reviewed and approved
the bid specifications at its May 3, 1999 meeting.
2. A revised Page No. 6 to the contract, which has been initialed by the Contractor and
approved a to form by my office. This revised Page No. 6 supersedes the Page No. 6 in
the contract attached to the Request for Council Action, and solves the debt limitations
problem discussed in my memorandum transmitted to the City Council earlier today.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: Norie
ABSENT: Julien
Public Works Director Beardsley responded to Councilmember Bauer regarding the school that
has a problem with parking. He stated that school representatives could call his office regarding
the difficulty of removal of cars for street sweeping.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-22 - MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION (720.20)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Administrative Services
transmitting Resolution No. 99-22 - A memorandum of understanding between the city and
the Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to approve the following recommended action.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 99-22 — "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Approving and Implementing the Memorandum of Understanding Between the
Huntington Beach Firefightees Association (FA) and the City of Huntington Beach for 1011197 -
9130/2000." 2. Authorize the appropriation of $450,000 to pay the increased salary and
benefit costs for 1997/98 and 1998/99
Councilmember Sullivan stated that he believes the memorandum of understanding represents
a fair contract; however, he can not support it as it contains retroactivity.
The motion made by Garofalo, second Green carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Garofalo, Green Dettloff, Harman
NOES: Sullivan
ABSENT: Julien
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE CHILDREN'S
NEEDS TASK FORCE AND THE PILOT AFTER SCHOOL PROJECT AT OCEAN VIEW HIGH
SCHOOL (570.70)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Organizational
Effectiveness and the Community Services Director relative to the Goals and Objectives for the
Children's Needs Task Force and participation in the initial pilot after -school project at Ocean
View High School.
Councilmember Dettloff reported on this agenda item. She spoke regarding the goals for this
project. Councilmember Sullivan reported on the project as he and Councilmember Dettloff
had served on this Council Committee. He spoke regarding their focus, with the help the
Police Department_ He reported on the PAL Program, where students help other students.
Councilmember Suflivan stated that the McKuen family has underwritten the student art
project. He spoke regarding other joint efforts between the community agencies that are being
Made. Councilmember Bauer spoke regarding the program at Oak View School which is
sponsored by a family in the Newport Beach area.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Bauer to approve the goals and objectives as follows:
1. Approve the Goals and Objectives for the Children's Needs Task Force as submitted in
(Attachment No. 1) to the Request for Council Action dated October 18, 1999, and 2. Approve
support for, and participation in the initial pilot after -school project at Ocean View High School.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien, Garofalo
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED FIVE CONTRACTS — (1) J.D. EDWARDS WORLD
SOLUTIONS(2) DELOITTE & TOUCHE (3) AVNET COMPUTERS (4) VERTEX INC.
(5) INFOSYS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS — FUNDING AND ACQUISITION OF ENTERPRISE
RESOURCE PLANNING BUSINESS SYSTEMS SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, AND
CONSULTING SERVICES — APPROVED ADDITION OF DEPARTMENT ANALYST SR. &
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY — APPROVED MODIFICATIONS TO INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS (600.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the Fire Chief, Administrative Services
Director, and the City Treasurer regarding the need to replace the city's current business
system hardware and software and presenting five contracts to effectuate this goal. Also
presented for Council approval was the request for addition of Department Analyst Senior and
Administrative Secretary as well as approval to modify the insurance requirement.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following late communication on
this item had been provided to the City Council: Slide presentation titled Acquisition of
Enterprise Resource Planning System for the City of Huntington Beach, dated October 18,
1999 from Fire Chief Dolder.
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Fire Chief Dolder presented a staff slide report. He reported at length and presented reasons
for the staffs recommendations.
City Treasurer Freidenrich reported on how the integrated software will assist processing
account transactions. She stated that it will assist in protecting the city's assets.
John Reekstin, Administrative Services Director, reported on the financial aspects of the
proposal. He reported on the project phases.
Fire Chief Dodler concluded the staff report. He reviewed the recommended actions.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Bauer to approve the following recommended actions
as amended:
1. Appropriate $870,238 to the ERP Business System software implementation from the
-- following funds: $511,623 in Equipment Replacement fund bankruptcy recovery
revenue, $272,277 in unexpended FY 1998199 Equipment Replacement fund revenue,
and $86,338 in Capital projects fund bankruptcy recovery revenue.
2. A) A contract with J.D. Edwards World Solutions for Software Services and
Maintenance totaling $1,236,976.
B) A contract with Deloitte & Touche, LLP for J.D. Edwards Enterprise Software
Application and Implementation totaling $1,934,834.18 including a revision capping
consultant's liability to the City under the Hold Harmless provision of the contract at
$6,000,000.
C) An agreement with Avnet Computers to provide Conference Room Pilot
Implementation and Configurable Network Computing consulting totaling $415,288.11.
including changing the standard Hold Harmless language limiting scope to professional
services and capping the exposure to the aggregate value of the contract totaling
$415,288.11,
D) An agreement with Vertex Inc. for payroll tax software and maintenance
totaling $12,765.
E) A contract with lnfosys Business Solutions for supplying contract personnel
to provide automation services for maintaining and converting existing business system
software, and automation services for Building & Safety operating systems for time and
materials not to exceed $240,000.
3. Amend the FY 1999/2000 budget by adding one Department Analyst Senior position to
the Fire Department and one Administrative Secretary position to the Administrative
Services Department, funded within the ERP project budget.
4. Authorize the Fire Chief and Administrative Services Director to enter into, on behalf of
the City, all supplemental agreements or documents with J.D. Edwards; Deloitte &
Touche, LLP; Avnet Computers; Vertex Inc.; and Infosys Business Solutions, LLC,
necessary to implement the services and/or arrangements with these companies and
enter into any amendments to the agreements with these companies, which do not
exceed $50,000 and fall within the total project budget with Approval As To Form of the
City Attorney.
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Further discussion was held.
Councilmember Garofalo requested that some technology be provided to the City Council.
Assistant City Administrator Fallon and City Administrator Silver informed Council that the issue
of providing technology to the City Councilmembers will be addressed when the Director of
Organizational Effectiveness has finished studying the agenda process and the RCA (Request
for Council Action) document process.
Councilmember Sullivan commended the staff and the Fire Chief who have worked so hard on
this project.
The motion made by Dettloff, second Bauer carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PROFESSIONAL
PUBLIC INFORMATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM & AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION OF
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -- APPROVE MODIFICATION TO INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS (600.10)
The City Council considered a communication continued from September 20, 1999 from
Deputy City Administrator -Public Information Officer Rich Barnard requesting Council
authorization to distribute Requests for Proposals for a professional consulting firm to provide
public information and community outreach services for the Infrastructure Improvement
Program. The Citizen Infrastructure Advisory Committee supports this recommendation.
Public Works Director Beardsley presented a staff report.
Councilmember Bauer spoke regarding the agenda item. He stated that he would like to
review some of the 21 items that he has gathered on these issues.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Garofalo to approve the following recommended
action:
1. Approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) dated September 22, 1999 for professional
consulting services for a Public Information and Community Outreach Program for the
Infrastructure Improvement Program and authorize the deletion of Professional Liability
Insurance Requirements as recommended by the City's Settlement Committee.
and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to distribute the RFP and return at a future date to the City
Council with a recommended firm to provide professional public information & community
outreach consulting services for the Infrastructure Improvement Program with the only
caveat being that there be a monthly financial report to the City Council on how the
expenditures are allocated.
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The motion carried by unanimous vote with Councilmember Julien recorded absent and
Councilmember Green absent from the room.
A financial report was requested by Council on this matter.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED 1999 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION PRIORITY
LIST & DIRECT STAFF TO STUDY ALTERNATIVES TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT
ADAM SIM ERVYN'SITARG ET DRIVEWAYS & BROOKHURSTITARGETISTATER BROTHERS
DRIVEWAYS —REPORT REQUESTED (580.10)
The City Council considered a communication continued from September 20, 1999 from the
Director of Public Works transmitting the Huntington Beach Public Works Department
Proposed 1999 Traffic Signal installation Priority List for Council approval.
Councilmember Harman presented questions regarding the priority list. He requested
information regarding the Mervyn's driveway. Tom Brohard, Junior Engineer, reported that the
Public Works Department would like to look at alternatives and evaluate the two driveways.
Councilmember Bauer stated that he would like to meet on the signals listed from Number 12
forward on the Request for Council Action.
Councilmember Sullivan spoke regarding the recent articles in the Los Angeles Times
regarding permissive left -turn green signals in the city. He stated that he would like to see the
Los Angeles Times data collected on the subject made available to the Public Works
Department,
Public Works Director Beardsley stated that they are in the process of converting some back
because of high accident rates.
Junior Engineer Tom Brohard reported on his discussions with the Los Angeles Times while
the article was being prepared. He reported on the status of the intersections and the nine
intersections pending with CalTrans.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Dettloff to approve the following recommended
action:
Approve the Huntington Beach Public Works Department 1999 Proposed Traffic Signal
Installation Priority List, and direct staff to study alternatives to traffic signal installation at
Adams/Mervyn'slTarget driveways and at Brookhurst/Target/Stater Brothers driveways.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Garofalo, Green Dettloff, Harman, Sullilvan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3436 — APPROVES &
ADOPTS AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO EXTEND THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY — MAIN -PIER CONSTITUENT AREA — (LIMITED PORTION)
(400.10) —
The City Council considered adoption of Ordinance No. 3436.
A communication and map regarding Ordinance No. 3436 titled Residential Eminent Domain
Overlay Map, dated October 18, 1999 from Gus Duran, Housing and Redevelopment Manager
had been announced earlier in the meeting during Late Communications by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Garofalo and Councilmember Bauer recused themselves due a possible
:conflict of interest—
Councilmember Harman spoke about the one property left that may have eminent domain
imposed. He stated that the redevelopment will improve the area and create a substantial
revenue base.
Councilmember Dettloff spoke regarding the improvements that will be made in the area.
Councilmember Sullivan spoke regarding the need to appeal to people to visit downtown and
that this development will be able to assist the city.
Mayor Green stated that the people will be relocated, not evicted from the apartments; that
there will be a fair price paid to the owner.
A motion was made by Harman, second Dettloff to approve the adoption of Ordinance
No. 3436 after City Clerk reads by title. "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3343 of the
City of Huntington Beach and Approving and Adopting an Amendment to the Redevelopment
Plan for the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Project to Extend the Use of Eminent Domain
for Residential Property in a Limited Portion of the Main -Pier Constituent Area of the Project
Area." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: Garofalo, Bauer,
ABSENT: Julien
(CITY COUNCIL) EXPLORATION OF METHODS FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH TO GAIN
DIRECT REPRESENTATION ON THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(800.45)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Ralph Bauer submitting
two recommendations to Council relative to the new legislation being proposed in Sacramento
to reduce the 2/3 majority vote Measure "M" Fund approval to a simple majority vote, which
may serve as an opportunity for Huntington Beach to approach OCTA to see. how Huntington
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Beach might obtain direct representation. Note: This recommended action has been approved
by the
Intergovernmental Affairs Committee at its September 21, 1999 meeting. The two
recommendations are as follows:
1. Double the number of cities having direct representation. This would result in five
additional members to OCTA and increase direct city representation from five to ten. The
Orange County Board of Supervisors membership would remain at four and the at -large
and citizen representatives would remain at one each.
2. Make membership from the cities rotational so that eventually each city is represented at
least once.
Councilmember Bauer presented reasons why he had placed this item on the City Council
,agenda.
Discussion was held.
A motion was made by Bauer, second Garofalo to request that the Mayor make contact with
the Chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority to explore ways by which
Huntington Beach can obtain direct representation. The motion carried unanimously.
(CITY COUNCIL) REQUEST THAT MAYOR GREEN APPOINT MAYOR PRO TEM
GAROFALO AS AN ADDITIONAL CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO ORANGE COUNTY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (OCCOG) (600.40)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Ralph Bauer informing the
Council that with the designation of Huntington Beach as a member of the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), the City is now entitled to a City seat on the Orange
County Council of Governments (OCCOG). Further, that he is currently serving as an at -large
member, he recommends that the Mayor solicit and appoint another City Councilmember to
serve as the City representative to the Orange County Council of Governments.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo to serve
as the City representative to the Orange County Council of Governments. The motion carried
unanimously with Councilmember Julien absent.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD REQUEST THAT CITY
COUNCIL TAKE A FORMAL POSITION AGAINST APPEAL FILED BY THE CALIFORNIA
COASTAL COMMISSION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 99-5 FOR PHASE 2
OF THE OCEAN GRAND RESORT PROJECT (600.30)
The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Green regarding the position of the
Environmental Board relative to the appeal filed by the California Coastal Commission of the
Coastal Development Permit for Phase 2 of the Ocean Grand Resort Project and the
Environmental Review Board request that Council take a formal position against the appeal of
Coastal Development Permit No. 99-5.
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Mayor Green's communication advised that the Environmental Board understands that the
Coastal Commission will be reviewing Coastal Development Permit No. 99-5 (CDP) that
approved fill activities for Phase 2 of the Ocean Grand Resort Project for consistency with the
City's Certified Coastal Plan policy concerning displacement of coastal wetlands by residential
uses. The Environmental Board believes that the benefits of the approved mitigation to
alleviate the project's impact on waters and wetlands more than offsets the loss of degraded
and non-functioning wetlands on the project site.
The Environmental Board would like the City Council to take a formal position against the
appeal of Coastal Development Permit No. 99-5.
A motion was made by Green, second Garofalo to approve the following recommended
actions: 1. Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the California Coastal Commission
stating that the City of Huntington Beach does not support the appeal filed by the California
Coastal Commission of Coastal Development Permit No. 99-5 for Phase 2 of the Ocean Grand
Resort Project and 2. Direct staff to prepare a letter to the California Coastal Commission for
the Mayor's signature. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Julien recorded
absent.
(CITY COUNCIL) DENIED COUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN'S REQUEST FOR
RECONSIDERATION OF DENIAL OF JANUARY SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON
INITIATIVE PETITION RELATIVE TO REZONE OF THE CRESTVIEW CLOSED SCHOOL
SITE (620.30)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Dave Sullivan submitting
the following: Statement of Issue: On October 4, 1999, the City Council voted to deny a
January election to almost 16,000 voters who satisfied the legal requirements for such an
election.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following late communications on
this item had been provided to the City Council: 1. Communication from Councilmember
Sullivan, dated October 10, 1999, requesting for reconsideration of denial of January Special
Municipal election on initiative petition relative to rezone of the Crest View closed school site;
2. Communication from Bob Polkow, dated October 17, 1999, regarding Agendized Item H-3,
Monday, October 18, 1999 (Request for Reconsideration of Denial of January Special
Municipal Election on Initiative Petition).
Councilmember Sullivan presented reasons why he would like a Councilmember from the
prevailing side of the motion at the last meeting to reconsider the Council's last motion on this
item.
Councilmember Harman stated that he was on the prevailing side at the last vote on this
matter as he wanted to have an election.
A motion was made by Harman to reconsider the action taken at the last Council meeting
setting the election on the initiative petition for the March 7, 2000 Council meeting. The motion
received a second from Councilmember Sullivan.
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The motion made by Harman, second by Sullivan failed by the following tie vote:
AYES: Green, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: Bauer, Garofalo, Dettloff
ABSENT: Julien
PROPERTY TAX OVERRIDE
Councilmember Sullivan spoke regarding the property tax override for city employee benefits,
stating that he has seen a memorandum stating that the property tax can be reduced and then
place up to the previous level again should it be necessary.
COUNCIL/AGENCY ADJOURNMENT
To Monday, November 1, 1999, at 4:30 p.m., in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, California and to Wednesday, November 3, 1999, at 7:30 a.m., at Quicksilver,
15202 Graham Street, Huntington Beach, California to meet with the Economic Development Task
Force (Red Team),
ATTEST:
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of A City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
Mayor/Chairman
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CONNIE BROCKWAY
CrrY CLERK
CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1999
Peter Green, Mayor/Chairman
Ralph Bauer, Council/Agency Member
Shirley Dettloff, Council/Agency Member
Dave Garofalo, Council/Agency Member
Peter Green, Council/Agency Member
Tom Harman, Council/Agency Member
Dave Sullivan, Council/Agency Member
CALIFORNIA 92648
You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council and
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach, California, is called for and will
be held at City Hall, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 in the Lower Level,
Room B8 at the hour of 4:30 p.m., Monday, October 18, 1999. The meeting will
consider the role of the City Council liaisons and the appointment process for City
Council liaisons to the Public Works Commission.
Dated: October 8, 1999
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ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk
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Mayor/Chairman
l hereby certify that I received the above notice, "Call of Special Meeting of the
Huntington Beach City Council/Redevelopment Agency," prior to 4:30 p.m. Sunday,
October 17, 1999.
Mayor/Chairman
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