HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-15MINUTES
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1999
5:00 P.M. - Room B-8
7:00 P.M. - Council Chamber
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
An audiotape of the 5:00 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.
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 5:05 p.m. in Room B-8.
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
Absent: None
(CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) STUDY SESSION — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROGRAM (430.50)
The City Council considered a transmittal from the Economic Development Department of a
document titled City of Huntington Beach Affordable Housing Presentation (Housing Policy) dated
November 15, 1999. Topics included in the report are: Housing Element; Consolidated Plan;
Housing Compliance Plan/Strategy; Redevelopment Agency Housing Legal Requirement;
Housing Funding Matrix; Redevelopment Agency Housing Obligations. (Copies are available for
public review at the meeting and at the City Clerk's Office.)
Economic Development Director Biggs distributed the following information to the City Council.
New page to be inserted in tab three of the Affordable Housing Presentation Binder -Five Year
Implementation Plan, Page No. 7 — Table One Summary Metrics; a document titled Draft
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Affordable Housing Strategy Fiscal
Year 199912000-200412005, slide report titled Affordable Housing Presentation (Housing Policy)
-- City of Huntington Beach, November 15, 1999 which was announced later in the meeting
during Late Communications — Study Session.
Economic Development Director Biggs reported on the purpose of this meeting. He introduced
Mary Beth Broeren, Senior Planner. Senior Planner Broeren briefly addressed Council
regarding the Housing Element. Economic Development Director Biggs reported on the
Consolidated Plan and the Compliance Plan/Strategy. Economic Director Biggs and Senior
Planner Broeren reviewed the slide report which covered topics such as Regional Housing
Needs Assessments (SCAG) Southern California Association of Governments. Senior Planner
Broeren and Planning Director Zelefsky answered Mayor Green's questions regarding factors
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relating to the 2015 affordable housing units needed during the coming seven years.
Councilmember Bauei spoke regarding concerns of other cities and the fact that five or six cities
in Orange County may appeal the Needs Assessment assigned to them by the Federal Housing
and Community Development Department. The presentation of the slide report was continued
by Economic Development Director Biggs on subjects including the Economic Development
Department's goals to improve housing supply; the Five Year Redevelopment Implementation
Plan required by State redevelopment law and the Ten Year Housing Compliance Plan required
by the State redevelopment law. Other subjects covered in the slide report were the Ten Year
Housing Compliance Plan, Redevelopment Agency Housing set aside and Home (HUD) Fund;
set aside fund project; Home Funded Projects; Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund
(ERAF). The slide report also covered Improving Housing Supply; Redevelopment Agency
Housing Activity; Affordable Housing Challenges; Per Unit Subsidies -Orange County Cities;
Process of the Housing Opportunity; Redevelopment Financing; Agency Housing Priorities
followed by a slide presentation titled How Are We Spending Our Money and CouncillAgency
Choices.
Discussion was held by Council including the in -lieu fee issue as an alternative and the
alternative to be a greater amount than if units were produced. Planning Director Zelefsky
reported on the in -lieu fee issue raised by Mayor Pro Tem Garofalo. He presented an example
of the process used by Centerstone Development Company.
Mayor Pro Tem Garofalo stated the need to have a "tool" in place and to obtain information
from a legal aspect. Discussion was held among the Councilmembers and Planning Director
Zelefsky regarding the ordinance that was sent back to staff several years ago. Planning
Director Zelefsky informed Council that the city does have a defacto policy now and the
question is whether the Council wants to codify this "policy".
Development Specialist Greg Brown answered questions regarding the project at Algonquin Street
which had not been developed, stating that the city had not been notified in time by HUD.
Economic Development Director Biggs introduced Development Specialist Steve Holtz, a new
member of his staff. He introduced Development Specialist Greg Brown and Housing
Redevelopment Manger Gus Duran. Councilmember Sullivan stated that he hopes the Palm-
Goldenwest area could be planned appropriately in this regard as there had been problems with
the Holly Seacliff Development.
Economic Development Director Biggs responded to Councilmember Harman relative to the
property owned by the Redevelopment Agency located at Center Avenue and Gothard Street.
He stated that this had been proposed in part due to the Gothard-Hoover project, and the new
city employees who constitute the new real-estate team which is a division of the Administrative
Services Department.
MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Green, second Harman to recess to Closed Session the following items:
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
(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 Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. City of Huntington
Beach, - Orange County Superior Court Case No. 761735. Subject: Scottsdale Insurance Co.
v. City of Huntington Beach. (120.80)
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(City Council) Closed Session — City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
to meetwith its designated representatives William Osness, Personnel Director; Daniel Cassidy,
Esquire of Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson and Richard Whitmore, Esquire of Whitmore, Johnson
& Bolanos regarding labor relations matters — meet and confer with the following employee
organizations: MSOA, POA, PMA, MEA, MEO, HBFA and SCLEA. (120.80)
(Redevelopment Agency) Closed Session — Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the agency's negotiators, Melanie Fallon, David Biggs,
Ray Silver, Jim Rabe, Murray Kane, and regarding negotiations with Brian Ezralow and Doug Gray,
concerning the purchase/sale/or lease of the property located at 7777 Edinger Avenue. Subject:
Negotiation for terms of a proposed Purchase, Sale or lease of property at 7777 Edinger Avenue.
(400.50)
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Mayor Green reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency
in the Council Chamber at 7:05 p.m.
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
Absent: None
MEETING DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF ART BAKER
Mayor Green dedicated this Council meeting in memory of long time volunteer Art Baker who
recently passed away.
FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance were presented by Brownie Troop, 1568 from
Saint Simon and Jude Catholic School, Huntington Beach. Troop Leader, Kathy Morrell.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Father Christian Mondor, Franciscian Friar, Saint Simon and
Jude Catholic Church
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.
Copies of late communications submitted by City Councilmembers or City Departments are
available for the public at the City Clerk's desk. Late communications submitted by members of
the public are made available'to the public at the City Clerk's Office the morning
after the Council meeting.
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Revised agenda page No. 5 submitted by the City Clerk adding item C-le. Report and Video
Presentation by the lntergovernmental Relations Committee Re: the Status of the Orange
County Transit Authority (OCTA) Centerline Urban Rail Project. Also a communication dated
November 15, 1999 from Councilmember Bauer titled Centerfine — Issues to be Addressed.
Communication from the Economic Development Director dated November 15, 1999
transmitting a letter from Adam Vokert, Rutan & Tucker LLP titled Curtailment of increases in
Guaranteed Rental Rate (Oceanview Promenade).
Communication from Adam N. Volkert, Rutan & Tucker, LLP dated November 12, 1999
titled Owner Participation Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Huntington Beach and Adbelmuti Development Company Transmitting an Appraisal of the
Guaranteed Rental Rate pursuant to the OPA.
Slide show presentation from the Planning Department dated November 15, 1999 titled General
Plan Amendment No. 99-2/Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 — Coastal Element
Update.
Slide show presentation from the Community Services Director dated November 15, 1999
titled Plans and Specifications — HCP Sports Complex.
Slide Report dated November 15, 1999 from the Economic Development Department titled
Affordable Housing Presentation (Housing Policy).
Document from the Economic Development Department dated November 15, 1999 titled
Affordable Housing Strategy.
PRESENTATION — By Mayor Peter Green to the Employee of the Month -Inspector
Combination Structural Supervisor, Building and Safety Department Robert Reed. Ross
Cranmer, Building and Safety Director introduced Robert Reed, Inspector Combination
Structural Supervisor, Building and Safety Department. Mr. Cranmer spoke regarding the many
attributes which make Robert Reed a valuable city employee. He announced with regret that
Robert Reed will be leaving employment in the near future as he has reached his goal of
becoming a Attorney -at -Law.
PRESENTATION — By Mayor Peter Green to Howard Zelefsky, Planning Director, presentation
of a plaque from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for achieving a Class 8
rating for Huntington Beach in the Community Rating System (CRS) of the National Flood .
Insurance Program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
FATHER CHRISTIAN MONDOR extended an invitation to all members of the community to
attend the Turn of the Century Procession of Lights event which will be held in the near future.
WILLIAM CURTIS, President, Seaport Terminal Corporation, informed Council of his desire to
obtain an oil well drilling permit for his 212 acres of property in the city. He read a portion of the
letter he had written to the Planning Department regarding his need for an oil well drilling permit
as well as the procedure which he would like to follow. Mr. Curtis distributed a copy of his letter
dated November 15, 1999 to the Planning Department to the City Council.
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SUZANNE BEUKEMA, Huntington Beach Educational Foundation, informed Council of the purpose
and the activities of the Huntington Beach Educational Foundation. She invited Council to the
fundraiser event planned at the Meadowlark Country Club. She acknowledged corporate sponsors
of the event.
TINA JAVID, Public Affairs Manager, Southern California Gas Company, informed Council that she
is now the liaison to the city of Huntington Beach. Ms. Javid informed Council that she looks forward
to working with representatives of the city of Huntington Beach and the community. She invited the
Council to contact her regarding any matters in which she may be able to assist.
PAULINE ROBISON requested that Council place on the agenda the subject of mobile home rent
stabilization. She informed Council that the city of Huntington Beach has a need to keep affordable
housing and that the need is urgent for the older persons in the community.
TERESA REYNOLDS, Huntington Beach Mobile Home Association Committee member, requested
that the Council adopt an ordinance requiring rent stabilization for mobile homes in the city. She
stated that the issue has been stalled at the Huntington Beach Mobile Home Owners Committee due
to a comparison being made between mobile home ownership and apartment rentals. Ms. Reynolds
presented reasons why this comparison is not valid.
HUNTER POLLARD informed Council that his space rent just increased to $675 per month which is
over $200 more than the rest of orange County. He requested that Council take immediate action
on rent stabilization when it appears on the City Council agenda and not let it get bogged down in',
government bureaucracy.
JOHN JANKOWSKI informed Council that two thirds of persons in mobile homes are seniors. He
stated that they are requesting the Council assistance for the enactment of rent stabilization in the
city as he believes the park owners are exploiting the customers. He stated this is human nature
and it must be controlled to protect the weak. He spoke regarding the ruling of Los Angeles Superior
Court declaring that mobile home parks are a monopoly. Mr. Jankowski informed Council that all
over the country corporations are regulated to stop fraud.
STEVE GULLAGE, Huntington Beach Mobile Home Owners Association, stated that he asked the
seniors in the park how they feel about Wal-Mart. He stated they were in favor of the Wal-Mart but
believed they will not be able to shop there. He stated there is a proposed rent stabilization
ordinance filed in the Mobile Home Advisory Board sub -committee which has been stalled by the
mobile home park owner's lobbying efforts. He presented reasons why comparing a mobile home
owner with an apartment renter is not a fair comparison. Mr. Gutlage stated that the proposed
ordinance would balance their equities.
KAREN MC GREW stated that the residents of her mobile home park are looking at rent increases
of up to 18%; that the people can not afford this type of increase.
JIM BARKER, Huntington Beach Mobile Home Owners Association, informed Council that
affordable housing is needed in Huntington Beach. He stated that he is speaking for citizens who
can not attend this meeting but who are concerned with the subject. He spoke regarding the
proposed mobile home rent control ordinance, informing Council that 100 cities have such an
ordinance. Mr. Barker stated that the proposed ordinance needs to be discussed at the City Council
level. He stated that the ordinance provides fairness to the mobile home park owners.
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ROBERT BASTIAN presented reasons why the proposed mobile home rent stabilization ordinance
must be placed before the City Council. He urged Council to do whatever is necessary to bring this
matter to a vote of the City Councilmembers.
VIRGINIA SIMS spoke in opposition Ron Davis' newspaper column in the Huntington Beach
Independent which opposed the employee holiday party.
CHUCK BEAUREGARD, Save Our Kids, spoke in support of the agenda item regarding the plans
and specifications for mitigation and construction of the Huntington Central Park Sports Complex.
He expressed his appreciation to those who have worked so hard toward this goal. He spoke
regarding the performa figures relative to mitigation. Mr. Beauregard stated approving the agenda
item tonight would lower mitigation costs; in turn that the monies saved could be used to build public
swimming pools which he believes are needed in the city.
CHUCK SCHEID spoke regarding the claims for refund which he has filed against the city relative to
the establishment of the property tax rate that relates to the employee retirement funding.
MARIE ST. GERMAIN spoke in opposition to moving the Farmer's Market to the Pier Plaza Area.
Her comments were in connection with the item on the agenda.
City Attorney Comment Regarding Public Comment on Tax Rate
City Attorney Hutton commented on the comments made by Chuck Scheid relative to his claim
for refund relative to the establishment of the property tax rate.
CHARLENE SAUER spoke regarding her conversations with three people gathering signatures
on the referendum petition relative to residential eminent domain in the downtown area. She
requested that people read the petition prior to signing. She stated the second circulator she
encountered had a different petition without a map; that the third person had a regular petition.
CONNIE BOARDMAN representing Huntington Beach Tomorrow, urged Council to support the
item placed on the agenda by Councilmember Sullivan regarding a proposed Wal-MartlCrest
View issue debate on HBTV Channel 3.
ROBERT CRONK distributed copies of the Orange County Weekly in which an article on
Crestview had been written. He presented the web site of Crestview United where the Orange
County Weekly's article on the Crestview closed school/Wal-Mart issue can be accessed.
BARBARA BOSKOVICH stated that HB Cable TV 3 is not used for airing debates and allowing
the people to be heard. She requested that HB Cable TV 3 be used for such purposes.
JAMES LANE, co-chair of Huntington Beach Cares, informed Council that tomorrow they will be
turning in petitions containing 18,000 signatures to repeal Ordinance No. 3486 - extension of
eminent domain to residential properties -in the downtown area. He thanked the people who
helped with the referendum petition effort. Mr. Lane stated that it is predicted that the
referendum will be successful and that the Crest View initiative petition will be successful. He
spoke regarding the issue of recall.
JINX VARONA thanked Councilmembers and staff for the street fair held during the summer
months. He stated his support for the city employee holiday luncheon event.
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STEPHEN DANIEL spoke in favor of moving the Farmer's Market, as it interferes with
businesses, especially those businesses in the second block of Main Street. He stated that the
relocation should be given a trial. Mr. Daniel stated that there will be an old town Christmas
event held in the downtown area and invited the community's participation.
PAM WALKER, Ocean View School District representative, spoke regarding the revenue that
the city and school district will obtain if the Wal-Mart project proceeds. She stated that this
revenue will go a long way toward helping school finances.
TIM WETZEL spoke regarding the history of the recreational vehicle parking on the bluff bottom
park. He stated that the Planning Commission had voted against it but that Council had
approved it at one time. Mr. Wetzel informed Council of his past appeal of the City Council's
project approval to the Coastal Commission, and that all 12 Coastal Commissioners had voted
against the plan. He stated that parking should not be removed from Pacific Coast Highway
and that three lanes in each direction will not help. Mr. Wetzel stated that this is the narrowest
stretch of beach and should not be used for parking but should be improved for open recreation
for all to enjoy, not the first guy with his car, recreational vehicle and quarters.
DAVID CASTENHOLZ, Project Area Committee member, thanked the voters who signed the
referendum petition. He stated that he was confident that the ordinance would be overturned.
He stated that he believed the function of Council and administration is to preserve the city's
resources and that a four-story structure on Pacific Coast Highway is wrong. He spoke
regarding the issue of recall.
TYLER JORDAN thanked Mayor Green for his service to the city as Mayor. He stated his
opposition to the Crest View project, Bolsa Chica development, eminent domain, and bluff
bottom parking without giving the voters a right to decide.
JOHN BYRNE spoke regarding the document regarding Redevelopment Agency Set -aside
Funds, stating that he believes the estimate for fiscal year 2001/2002 is incorrect.
TOM ELLICK requested that Council ensure that the proposed mobile home rent stabilization
ordinance is moved out of the Mobile Home Advisory Board to the City Council.
HARVEY OLLINGER spoke regarding his conversations with elderly widows who are very
negatively impacted by mobile home rent increases. He spoke regarding past increases and
proposed increases and urged Council to take a look at this issue. He informed the City Council
that he would be glad to help the Council on this matter.
ARLENE COGGI stated that this country must start to take care of its own. She spoke
regarding the problem she faces including transportation and coping with her learning
disabilities. She stated that one should not give in charity what is due in justice.
DEBBIE JOSEPHSON urged Council to vote in favor of the item placed on the agenda by
Councilmember Sullivan relative to placing a Wal-Mart site Crest View debate on HBTV
Channel 3 so that the people will be provided with a wealth of information both pro and con.
Ms. Josephson stated that while that gathering petition signatures people had told her that they
would like to know more about the issue.
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(CITY COUNCIL) SUBMITTED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAM JULIEN — ANNOUNCEMENT
OF APPOINTMENT OF BRIDGET SIRKEGIAN-KAUB TO 4T" OF JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD
(110.20)
Councifinember Julien announced the appointment of Bridget Sirkegian-Kaub to the 4"' of July
Executive Board.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT BY CITY COUNCIL CABLE TV COMMITTEE RE: CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH HISTORICAL VIDEO — PRESENTATION OF SHORT VIDEO —
DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL PROBLEM (910.20)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Ralph Bauer regarding the
development by Mr. David Yrisarri, a local resident and Disney Studio employee, of an historical
video about the City of Huntington Beach. The City Council Cable Committee has had an
opportunity to view the video and has requested that it be shown at a City Council meeting so the
entire City Council can view it. This short video will be used to solicit businesses and members of
the community to contribute to a more in-depth video (1 hour) about the history of the City of
Huntington Beach.
Due to technical problems the video presentation was continued to a future meeting.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT RE: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
SUCCESS IN OBTAINING GRANTS FOR THE CITY IN EXCESS OF $15,000,000 (640.90)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Harman, Intergovernmental
Relations Committee member, informing Council of the grants received by the city from outside
government agencies as well as private sector foundations and civic groups. These funds were
realized through a large and coordinated effort that involved City Councilmembers, staff from
several different departments, and the city's legislative representatives. The cost of this effort is
estimated to be about $220,000. That means that the city realized a 700% return on its
investment. City staff invested 2,500 hours to secure funds and of this time only 10% of time
was spent on unsuccessful projects.
Examples of grants received are: Flood protection; transportation and traffic improvements;
Waterfront expansion, sewer repair and rehabilitation; Police Department projects, Community
Services projects; library projects.
Councilmember Harman reported on the types of grants and the amounts of monies received,
through the grants.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AS AMENDED - TRIAL RELOCATION OF FRIDAY FARMERS -
MARKET AND CRAFT FAIR FROM THE DOWNTOWN AREA TO THE PIER PLAZA (900.20)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Council Downtown Issues
Subcommittee proposing that the Friday Farmers' Market & Craft Fair be relocated, on a trial basis,
from the Downtown area to the Pier Plaza.
Mayor Pro Tem Garofalo presented reasons why he had placed this item on the agenda.
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A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to approve the following recommended action:
Direct staff to relocate the Friday Farmers' Market & Craft Fair from Main Street to the Pier Plaza for
a 120 day trial period and authorize staff to apply for a Coastal Development Permit/Conditional
Use Permit for consideration of a permanent move.
Councilmember Sullivan stated that he believes the Fridays' Farmers Market and Craft Fair is
working fine from its present location, He stated what he believes will be drawbacks to a relocation,
including people crossing Pacific Coast Highway carrying groceries, and the lack of parking.
Councilmember Dettloff requested that at the end of this trial period the Economic Development
Director present figures as to whether or not the charges of lost revenue made against its present
location is true.
Economic Development Director Biggs stated that unfortunately there would be no way to
determine the economic value one way or the other.
Councilmember Julien stated that after listening to the local merchants, she believes that the people
no longer walk down the sidewalk during the fair. She presented other reasons why she believes
the move will be successful.
Further discussion was held among the Councilmembers and staff.
Councilmember Harman stated his concern that this could involve a Measure C issue and also
cause a carnival type atmosphere in this wide area that people use to sit and relax.
Jim Engle, Deputy Director Community Services, stated that this could be addressed by the City
Attorney during the Conditional Use Permit/Coastal Development permit application process.
In response to Councilmember Harman's concern, Planning Director Zelefsky stated that the
Zoning Administrator has stated it is conceivable that the process could be completed in 120 days.
Economic Development Director Biggs informed Council that the first Friday in January is the
anticipated relocation date.
City Attorney Hutton read Section 613 of the charter (Measure C Provision).
Discussion was held regarding the recommended action set forth on the City Council agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Garofalo spoke regarding the work of the sub -committee and the regulations of the
Fire Department in the downtown area. He stated that the merchants have shown reduced'
receipts. He stated that if the Farmers Market was on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
there would be no problem.
Further discussion was held among City Councilmembers, City Administrator, and staff.
The motion made by Garofalo, second Green was amended to read as follows: Direct staff to
relocate the Friday Farmers' Market and Craft Fair from Main Street to the Pier Plaza for a 120 day
trial period. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff
NOES: Harman, Sullivan
ABSENT: None
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Dedication of Seacliff Artwork Murals
Councilmember Dettloff invited members of the community to the dedication of the murals which
had been transferred from the Seacliff Shopping Center to the City Hall location. She also
informed the Council and audience that some very beautiful tiles are going to be offered for sale
at the dedication ceremony.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVE THE APPOINTMENTS & REAPPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS TO
THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ADVISORY BOARD (CPAB) — CANIGIANIIHAYDENILIPSON/
JACOBS-PILETTE/DEMERS/RICHARDSON/TYLER (110.20)
The City Council considered a communication from the Economic Development Director
recommending City Council approval of the appointments and reappointments of members,to
the Citizens Participation Advisory Board.
A motion was made by Green, second Dettloff to approve the following recommended action:
1. Approve the appointments of (1) Jackie Canigiani, (2) James Hayden, (3) Gerald Lipson, (4)
Patricia Jacobs-Pilette to the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) for one term (four
years), ending September 30, 2003; and 2. Approve the reappointment of (1) Lorraine DeMers,
(2) Roy Richardson, and (3) Charles Tyler for a second term (four years), ending
September 30, 2003. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT & VIDEO PRESENTATION BY THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS COMMITTEE RE: THE STATUS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT
AUTHORITY (OCTA) CENTERLINE URBAN RAIL PROJECT ($40.60)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Ralph Bauer regarding the
review by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the current status of the OCTA
CenterLine Urban Rail Project. The 28-mile corridor extends from Fullerton to Irvine. The
project is estimated at 1.9 billion. Currently the proposed schedule for OCTA approval is as
follows: November 22, 1999 OCTA Public Hearing; December 13, 1999 OCTA Board Approval
of Alignment.
Councilmember Bauer reported on matters relating to the subject on which he had placd on the
agenda. He reported on the issues related to this communication announced earlier in the
meeting by the City Clerk under Late Communications on this subject - Revised agenda page
No. 5 submitted by the City Clerk adding item C-le. Report and Video Presentation by the
Intergovernmental Relations Committee Re: the Status of the Orange County Transit Authority
(OCTA) Centerline Urban Rail Project. Also a communication dated November 15, 1999 from
Councilmember Bauer titled Centerline — Issues to be Addressed.
A video was presented which showed examples from the city of San Diego. Councilmember
Harman thanked Coucilmember Bauer for his attendance at the OCTA meetings and for
presenting this video. He questioned how what had been shown on the video could benefit
Huntington Beach and questioned if there had been discussion regarding a link -up between the
Veterans Hospital in Long Beach and Huntington Beach. Councilmember Bauer read a portion
of the article from the OCCCG regarding possible connections to Huntington Beach.
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City Administrator Silver requested that the recommended action be approved. He spoke
regarding the staff work plan on this issue which includes advocacy of the best plan to serve
west Orange County.
A motion was made by Bauer, second Garofalo to request the City Administrator to return to the
City Council on December 6, 1999 with possible recommendations relative to the OCTA Center
Line projects. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
(CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) REPORT CLARIFYING ISSUES RELATED TO
BLOCK 104 & 105 PROPOSED PROJECT -- CIM PROPERTIES — DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECT AREA (410.20)
Councilmembers Garofalo, Julien, and Bauer excused themselves from participation regarding this
portion of the meeting due to a conflict of interest. They vacated their seats at the Council table.
The City Clerk announced copies of the photographs presented by Administration were available at
her desk.
City Administrator Silver stated he had inquiries regarding the properties involved in the Block
1041105 proposed project. City Administrator Silver presented a slide report showing the buildings
in Block 104/105. He stated that eminent domain authority has been approved as an option for
Council to exercise.
Councilmember Sullivan directed attention to the one building which has nine renters for whom the'
city would have an obligation to assist in relocation. He stated that this is the building about which
the petition signature gathers had stated that 500 persons would be displaced.
Further discussion was held among the City Councilmembers and staff.
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.99-21LOCAL
COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 99-3 (COASTAL ELEMENT UPDATE) (ZONE 1)
HUNTINGTON HARBOUR AREA (ZONE 2) BOLSA CHICA AREA (ZONE 3) BOLSA CHICA
BOUNDARY TO GOLDENWEST STREET (ZONE 4) DOWNTOWN AREA (ZONE 5) BEACH
BOULEVARD TO THE SANTA ANA RIVER - ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.99-98 (440.50)
Mayor Green announced that this was the time scheduled for a public hearing to consider the
following:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Request: To review and adopt the updated General Plan Coastal Element.
Location: The northern city limit at Seal Beach, south nine miles to the Santa Ana River at the
Huntington Beach/Newport Beach boundary, inland from the mean high tide line from 1,000
yards to over one mile in some areas, encompassing approximately five (5) square miles of land
and water, or about 17 percent of the total area of the City.
Environmental Status: The above item, in accordance with Section 15265 of the California
Environmental Quality Act, the preparation and adoption of Local Coastal Programs are exempt
from environmental analysis.
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Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and
posted.
The City Clerk announced that the following late communication on this item had been provided
to the City Council and had also been announced at the beginning of this City Council meeting:
Slide show presentation from the Planning Department dated November 15, 1999 titled General
Plan Amendment No. 99-2/Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 99-3 - Coastal Element
Update.
Planning Director Zelefsky presented a staff report.
Senior Planner Mary Beth Broeren presented a slide report covering information including
Background, Overview of Updated Coastal Elements, Public Input, and Recommendation.
Councilmember Dettloff stated that this is one of the best local coastal program amendments
she has looked at in a long time. She commended Senior Planner Broeren and the city
consultant for their work. Councilmember Dettloff reported that the Coastal Commission staff is
very impressed with the city of Huntington Beach. She stated that her concerns had been
answered by Senior Planner Broeren and the consultant during her meeting with them earlier
today.
Mayor Green declared the hearing open.
There being no persons present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either
written or oral, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Garofalo to approve the following Planning Commission
and staff recommendation: General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 99-3 by adopting Resolution No. 99-98 (Attachment No. 1) to the Request for
Council Action dated November 15, 1999 — `A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 99-2 and Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 99-3 (Updated Coastal Element) and Requesting It's Certification by the
California Coastal Commission."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR -- ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Council by unanimous consensus removed the following item from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion: Resolution No. 99-101 - Design -Build Bidding Procedure and
Procurement Process for Peck Reservoir Expansion Project
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CONSENT CALENDAR — ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Garofalo, second Green Council approved the following Consent Calendar items
as recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Sullivan requested that his abstention be recorded on the Consent Calendar
item relative to the October 4, 1999 adoption of the minutes.
Councilmember Sullivan requested that his no vote be recorded on the Consent Calendar item
relative to the office space lease between Abdelmuti Development Company and American
Express Company.
(CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) MINUTES - Approved and adopted the
minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of October 4, 1999 as
written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Councilmember Sullivan requested the City Clerk to record his abstention on the item relative to
the adoption of the October 4, 1999 minutes.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.99-96 -- APPROVED SIDE LETTER TO MOU
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TO ALLOW FTO
COMPENSATION FOR COMMUNICATION OPERATORS DESIGNATED TO ACT AS
TRAINING OFFICERS (720.20) — Adopted Resolution No. 99-96 to amend the Memorandum
of Understanding between the City and the Police Officers Association (POA) by adding the
attached side letter of the agreement to allow Communication Operators Field Training Officer
compensation when designated to act as training officers - "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach Approving and Implementing the Side Letter Between the
Huntington Beach Police Officers Association and the City of Huntington Beach Regarding Field
Training Officer (FTO) Compensation for Communications Operators."
(CITY COUNCIL) AUTHORIZED AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BF
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE CITY GYM AND POOL, PHASE
TWO; CC-1043 - PROGRESS REPORT REQUESTED (600.80) — 1. Approved the lowest
responsible/responsive bid submitted by BF Construction, Inc. for the renovation of the City
Gym & Pool, Phase Two, CCA 043; and 2. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
construction contract in the amount of $2,187,000; and 3. Authorized the Director of Public
works to expend a total of $2,570,000 to cover the contract amount of $2,187,000, estimated
construction change orders of $218.700, and supplemental expenditures of $164,300
Councilmember Harman requested updated progress report on this item.
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 15088 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — TAYLOR WOODROW HOMES, INC. W/O
GOLDENWEST STREET, SIO GARFIELD AVENUE (420.60) — 1. Accepted the
improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract No. 15088; and 2. Released
the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material No. 11141575248 and Monument Bond
No. 11141575214 (The American insurance Company) pursuant to California Government
Code Section No. 66499.7(b), and 3. Accepted the Guarantee and Warranty Bond
No. 11133457918 (The American Insurance Company); 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, Taylor Woodrow Homes,
Inc., of this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, (The American Insurance
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 RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 14700 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS -- TAYLOR WOODROW HOMES -- W/O
GOLDENWEST STREET, S/O GARFIELD AVENUE (420.60) — 1. Accepted the
improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract No. 14700; and 2. Released
the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material No. 11141575222 and Monument Bond
No. 11141575198 (The American In urance Company) pursuant to California Government Code
Section No. 66499.7(b); and s 3. Accepted the Guarantee and Warranty Bond
No. 11133457892; (The American Insurance Company), the security furnished for guarantee
and warranty improvements, and instruct the City Clerk to file the bond with the City Treasurer;
and 4. Instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer, Taylor Woodrow Homes, Inc., of this
action, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, (The American Insurance 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 RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 15355 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — O.C. VENTURES 11, INC. — SIE CORNER OF
GARFIELD AVENUE & SEAPOINT STREET (420.60) —1. Accepted the improvements
constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract No. 15355; and 2. Released the Faithful
Performance/Labor and Material No. 3SM 910 379 00 and Monument Bond No. 3SM 910 380
00 (American Motorists Insurance Company) pursuant to California Government Code Section
No. 66499.7(b); and 3. Accepted Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 3SM 910 379 00;
(American Motorists Insurance Company), the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of
improvements, and instruct the City Clerk to file the bond with the Treasurer; and 4. Instructed
the City Clerk to notify the developer, O.C. Ventures 11, Inc., 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 with
the Orange County Recorder.
(CITY COUNCIL) ACCEPTED GRANT OF EASEMENT DEED AND AGREEMENT - O.C.
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR STREET PURPOSES OF A PORTION OF MAGNOLIA
STREET AT THE OCEAN ViEW CHANNEL — APPROVE CITY'S INDEMNITY OBLIGATION
(600.25) — Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Easement Deed
and Agreement from the Orange County Flood Control District. In addition, per the City
Attorney's direction, approve the city's indemnity obligation requirement requested by the
County and instructed the City Clerk to have the Easement Deed and Agreement recorded with
the Orange County Recorder's Office.
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(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) APPROVED AS TO FORM: LEASE BETWEEN ABDELMUTI
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. (OCEANVIEW PROMENADE)
SUITE 2B MAIN PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (600.30) — Approved as to form the
attached First Amendment to Office Space Lease between Abdelmuti Development Company and
American Express Company for Suite 213 in the Oceanview Promenade building for a two year term
beginning January 13, 2000 at the rate of $1.80 per square foot for the first year and $1.85 for the
second year.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following late communications on the
aforementioned item had been provided to the City Council: Communication from the Economic
Development Director dated November 15, 1999 transmitting a letter from Adam Vokert, Rutan &
Tucker LLP titled Curtailment of Increases in Guaranteed Rental Rate (Oceanview Promenade);
Communication from Adam N. Volkert, Rutan & Tucker, LLP dated November 12, 1999
titled Owner Participation Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Huntington Beach and Adbelmuti Development Company Transmitting an Appraisal of the
Guaranteed Rental Rafe pursuant to the OPA.
Councilmember Sullivan requested the City Clerk to record his vote as a no vote on the item
relative to the approval as to farm of the lease between Abdelmuti-Development Company and
American Express Company
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED APPROPRIATION FUNDS FOR STREET TREE PLANTING ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY (320,45) - Approved an appropriation of $30,000 to fund the purchase of
replacement trees when the cost of those trees is reimbursed by residents.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH WESTIN
ENGINEERING, INC. SCADA SYSTEM MASTER PLAN FOR UPGRADING WATER SYSTEM
OPERATIONS — CC-1092 (600.10) - Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Between the
City of Huntington Beach and Westin Engineering, Inc. to Prepare a SCADA System Master
Plan for Upgrading City's System for Water Operations (CC-1092) and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Amendment.
iCITY COUNCIL) APPROVED RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT FOR MONITORING GOTHARD
STREET LANDFILL FACILITY BETWEEN CITY & COUNTY OF ORANGE (REFUSE DISPOSAL
STATION #101 (600.25) -1. Approved the attached new Right of Entry Agreement (Monitoring
Activities) Between the County of Orange, Integrated Waste Management Department and the City
of Huntington Beach and 2. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 15087 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — TAYLOR WOODROW HOMES, INC. W/O
GOLDENWEST STREETS/O GARFIELD AVENUE (420.60) —1. Accepted the improvements
constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract No. 150i37; and 2. Released the Faithful
Performance/Labor and Material No. 1114575230 and Monument Bond No. 11141575206 (The
American Insurance Company) pursuant to California Government Code Section No. 66499.7(b);
and 3. Accepted the Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 11133457900 (The American Insurance
Company); 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, Taylor Woodrow Homes, Inc. of this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety,
(The American Insurance Company) of this action; and 5. Instructed the City Clerk to record Notice
of Acceptance of Public Improvements with the Orange County Recorder.
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(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-100 - AMENDMENT TO CITY
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD CLASSIFICATIONS OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS & PRINCIPAL ANALYST (700.10) —Adopted Resolution No. 99-100 —"A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to Amend the City Classification Plan by
Adding Two New Classifications Entitled Deputy Director of Public Works and Principal Analyst"
to amend the City's Classification Plan by adding two (2) new job classifications as follows:
1) Deputy Director or Public Work' s 2) Principal Analyst.
(CITY COUNCIL) AUTHORIZED THE APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT NO. D98-111 WITH THE
ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT — SEWER LINE MODIFICATIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED TALBERT CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS — APPROVED
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS —APPROVED MODIFICATION TO INDEMNITY REQUIREMENT
(600.25) —1. Approved Agreement No. D98-11 between the Orange County Flood Control District
and the City, and 2. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, and 3. Authorized the
Director of Administrative Services to appropriate $62,400 from the undesignated General Fund
balance, and 4. Authorized the Director of Public Works to expend funds pursuant to the terms and
conditions of Agreement No. D98-111 for the required modifications to the city's sewer and storm
drain lines, and 5. Approved the city's indemnity obligation requirement requested by the District.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 14321 OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 14321, WITH BONDS AND AGREEMENTS (CRYSTAL ISLAND) — 800' NORTHWEST
OF ADAMS AVENUE117T" STREET INTERSECTION (BEHIND HBHS PARKING LOT)
SASSOUNIAN & PARTNERS -- APPROVED SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT (420.60) —
Approved Final Tract Map No. 14321 and accepted offer of dedication, improvements, and
bonds; approve and authorize execution of the Subdivision Agreement between the city and
Crystal Island LLC, pursuant to findings and requirements set forth in Attachment No. 1 to the
Request for Council Action as follows: Findings for Acceptance of Final Map: 1. Final Tract
Map No. 14321 is in conformance with the California Subdivision Map Act, the City of
Huntington Beach Subdivision Ordinance and Tentative Tract Map No. 14321 conditions of
approval as approved by the Zoning Administrator. Requirements: 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 (Attachment No. 6):
a. Faithful Performance Bond No, 3SM 959 526 00, b. Labor and Material Bond
No. 3SM 959 526 00, c. Monument Bond No. 3SM 959 527 00, (American Motorists
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 recordation of the final map; d. An approved Subdivision Agreement shall be submitted
(Attachment No. 5).
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED CONSENT FOR PENDING SALE OF A 0.5 ACRE PROPERTY
LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF GARFIELD, EAST OF STEWART (APN 111-150-47) IN THE
HOLLY-SEACLIFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AREA — FROM M.S. VICKERS 11, LLC TO
THE YMCA OF ORANGE COUNTY — (AP NO. 111-150-471 (600.10) — 1. Pursuant to Section
4.2 of the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement, approved the request by MS Vickers 11, LLC
for the City Council to provide consent for the pending sale of a 0.5 acre property (APN 111-
150-47) and to the Young Men's Christian Association of Grange County; and 2. Approved and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Certificate of Consent to the Sale of
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Property and the Assumption of Rights, Duties, and Obligations by and Between the City of
Huntington Beach, MS Vickers 11, L. L. C., and Young Men's Christian Association of Orange
County, and authorized the City Clerk to record said document with the Orange County
Recorder.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-101 - APPROVED DESIGN -BUILD BIDDING
PROCEDURE AND PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR PECK RESERVOIR EXPANSION
PROJECT (295.10)
The City Council considered proposed Resolution No. 99-101 authorizing using the designed build
Process for the Peck Reservoir Expansion project.
Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo stressed the need to have a project manager responsible for signatures
on plans etc. He also stated the need that no liability insurance be waived on this contract.
Public Works Director Beardsley reported on the matter.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Dettloff to approve the staff recommendation to proceed
with the Design -Build bidding procedure and procurement process for Peck Reservoir Expansion
Project and to adopt Resolution No. 99-101 - "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Authorizing Using the Design -Build Process for the Peck Reservoir Expansion
Project." The motion carried by the following unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVE AS AMENDED HIRING NUVIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
AND PLANNING TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MITIGATION AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX, AND
ADOPTED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 99-97 TO REIMBURSE GENERAL FUND -
SIX MONTHS STATUS REPORT REQUESTED (330.30)
The City Council considered a communication from the Community Services Director regarding
the need to have consultants prepare plans and specifications for site mitigation and
construction of Huntington Central Park Sports Complex.
Jim Engle, Deputy Director Community Services presented a detailed report using a slide
report. The slide report was titled Plans and Specifications - HCP Sports Complex dated
November 15, 1999 which had been announced earlier in the meeting by the City Clerk during
Late Communications.
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Following discussion, -a motion was made by Garofalo, second Sullivan to approve an
amendment to the current year budget by appropriating $1,088,757 from the General Fund
balance to hire the firm of NUVIS Landscape Architecture and Planning to oversee preparation
of plans and specifications for site mitigation and construction of the Sports Complex in
Huntington Central Park and to adopt Resolution of Intention No. 99-97 allowing the use of
bond proceeds to replenish the General Fund for expenditures related to the Sports Complex
project - "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Expressing Official
Intent Regarding Certain Capital Expenditures to be Reimbursed from Proceeds of an
Obligation."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Request for Six Month Status Report
Councilmember Harman requested a six month status report be presented on this item.
(CITY COUNCIL) ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.99-3 (GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY) --TO
REZONE TEN (10) PROPERTIES CURRENTLY USED FOR RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY TO PUBLIC -
SEMI -PUBLIC (SUB -AREAS A-J) — APPROVED ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
NOS. 34381343913440/3441/3442/3443/3444/344513446/3447 (440.50)
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Green to adopt Ordinance Nos. 3438 through 3447 as
follows, by roll call vote after City Clerk reads by titles,
Ordinance No. 3438 - "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Changing the Zoning Designation
from RM (Medium Density Residential) to PS (Public, Semi -Public) on Real Property
Located at the Southwest Corner of Delaware and Clay (Zoning Map Amendment No. 99-3,
Sub -Area A)."(First United Methodist Church)
Ordinance No. 3439 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Changing the Zoning Designation
from RL (Low Density Residential) to PS (Public, Semi -Public) on Real Property Located on
the South Side of Atlanta Between Newland and Magnolia (zoning Map Amendment No. 99=
3, Sub Area B)."(Church of Latter Day Saints)
Ordinance No. 3440 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Changing the Zoning Designation
from CO (Commercial office) to PS (Public, Semi -Public) on Real Property Located at the
Northeast Corner of McFadden and Edwards (Zoning Map Amendment No. 99-3, Sub -Area
C)." (Church of Latter Day Saints)
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Ordinance No. 3441 -An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Changing the Zoning Designation
from RL (Low Density Residential) to PS (Public, Semi -Public) on Real Property Located on
the North Side of Edinger, West of Goldenwest (Zoning Map Amendment No. 99-3, Sub_
Area D)." (Grace Lutheran Church)
Ordinance No. 3442 - "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Changing the Zoning Designation
from RMH (Medium High Density Residential) to PS (Public, Semi -Public) on Real Property
Located on the South Side of Hamilton, West of Brookhurst (Zoning Map Amendment No.
99-3, Sub -Area E)."(Lutheran Church of the Resurrection)
Ordinance No. 3443 -'An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Changing the Zoning Designation
from RL (Low Density Residential) to PS (Public, Semi -Public) on Real Property Located on
the West Side of Springdale, North of Heil (Zoning Map Amendment No. 99-3, Sub -Area F)."
(Redeemer Lutheran Church)
Ordinance No. 3444 - "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Changing the Zoning Designation
from RL (Low Density Residential) to PS (Public, Semi -Public) on Real Property Located at
the Northeast Corner of Springdale and Heil (Zoning Map Amendment No. 99-3, Sub Area
G)."(St. Bonaventure Catholic Church)
Ordinance No. 3445 - "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Charging the Zoning Designation
from RMH (Medium High Density Residential) to PS (Public, Semi -Public) on Real Property
Located at the Southwest Corner of Ellis and Chapel (Zoning Map Amendment No. 99-3,
Sub -Area _H)."(Faith Lutheran Church)
Ordinance No. 3446 -An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington
Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Changing the Zoning Designation from RMH
(Medium High Density Residential) to PS (Public, Semi -Public) on Real Property Located on the
West Side of Chapel, South of Ellis (Zoning Map Amendment No. 99-3, Sub Area 1)."(St.
Wilfred of York Episcopal Church)
Ordinance No. 3447 -- "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington
Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Changing the Zoning Designation from RL (Low
Density Residential) to PS (Public, Semi -Public) on Real Property Located at the Northwest
Corner of Garfield and Gregory (Zoning Map Amendment No. 99-3, Sub -Area J)." (Calvary
Baptist Church)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: Garofalo
ABSENT: None
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3448 — ESTABLISHES
SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS — (NEWLAND STREET FROM ADAMS AVENUE TO
WARNER AVENUE) (ORANGE AVENUE FROM 17TH STREET TO GOLDENWEST STREET)
(EDWARDS STREET FROM CITY LIMIT TO GARFIELD AVENUE1 (580.60) — Approved
introduction of Ordinance No. 3448 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 10.12 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Speed Limits."
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Dettloff to approve the introduction of Ordinance
NO. 3448 after City Clerk reads by title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED REQUEST FOR STRATEGY TO AVOID PIECEMEAL
DEVELOPMENT OF REMNANT PARCELS ON BEACH BOULEVARD (120.90)
The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Pro Tem Dave Garofalo regarding
the proposed comprehensive study of Beach Boulevard as it relates to the continued great
demand for development of remnant parcels with uses that do not generate the greatest
economic value or provide the quality of urban design we are seeking.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to direct staff to develop a strategy to address
the piece -meal development of Beach Boulevard with interim measures while Beach Boulevard
is being studied.
Planning Director Zelefsky responded to Councilmember Harman regarding the amount of staff
time that would be involved in the initial work.
The motion made by Garofalo, second Green carried by unanimous vote.
(CITY COUNCIL) CIRCULATION OF REFERENDUM PETITION RE: EMINENT DOMAIN —
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AREA - CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK
REQUESTED TO PREPARE A REPORT (620.30)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Ralph Bauer to the City
Attorney and City Clerk regarding the following: Statement of Issue: I have received the
attached letter from a constituent. I am concerned that petition circulators may be doing
something illegal. The constituent in question is willing to file an affidavit swearing to the fact
that: 1. The circulator identified himself as "Aaron" but would not provide a last name. 2. The
circulator was not telling the truth in that he said 500 homes were being condemned. 3. The
circulator did not show the signers the intent of the petition or what the issue was really about.
4. The circulator would not identify the organization for whom he was working.
A motion was made by Bauer, second Garofalo to request that the City Clerk and the City
Attorney review the issue at hand for legality. Further, it is requested that if appropriate, all
signatures gathered by "Aaron" be disqualified because they were obtained under false
pretenses.
City Attorney Hutton report on the subject
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Discussion was held among City Councilmembers, City Attorney, and the City Clerk. The City
Clerk recommended that the Attorney General's office be contact prior to formulating any
guidelines for circulation of petitions.
Following discussion, the motion made by Bauer, second Garofalo was amended to direct that
the City Attorney and City Clerk return to Council with a report with recommendations which
deals with the circulation of petitions dealing with issues in the city; and to return to Council with
a report on what requirements if any can be required of anyone who circulates a petition.
Mayor Pro Tern Garofalo stated that he could contact Assemblyman Scott Baugh to make
efforts to obtain full disclosure in petition circulation issues.
The motion made by Bauer, second Garofalo, as amended, carried unanimously.
(CITY COUNCIL) WAL-MARTICRESTVIEW ISSUE DEBATE ON CHANNEL 3 (620.30)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Sullivan regarding the
following: Statement of Issue: The proposed Wal-Mart project at the Crestview site is a very
controversial issue and the subject of an election. In total, 22,000 residents signed petitions to
put the question on the ballot. The matter should be debated on Channel 3 to provide
information, both pro and con to the voters.
The communication contained the following recommended action: 1. Televise a debate on the
Wal-Mart/Crestivew issue on Channel 3 which would include the following elements: a. Include
two (2) proponents on each side of the issue. b. Be interactive, with each side able to ask
questions of the other. c. 1 to 1.5 hours in length. d. Air on Channel 3 the last three (3) weeks
in February and the first week in March. e. Air a minimum of three (3) times per week,
including two (2) weekday evenings between 7:00 p.m and 9.00 p.m. 2. Schedule a pre -
debate meeting of both sides to determine mutually acceptable format and moderator.
Councilmember Sullivan reported on his proposed recommendation.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Green to approve recommended action No. 1 a through
e and No. 2.
A substitute motion was made by Bauer, second Dettloff that staff in consultation with the
League of Women Voters, a detailed Channel 3 policy be developed for handling controversial
subjects which are of local origination and which are on the ballot to be addressed and should
include but not be limited to:
1. Structure and format of the program
2. Moderator — selection and role
3. Preferred Venue For Fair Programming
4. Selection and number of participants
5. Frequency and times to be re -broadcast
6. Length of the program
7. Financing of the program
S. Any other details which should be addressed
9. That the staff return to Council with a proposal at their earliest convenience
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329 Further discussion was held.
Councilmember Bauer presented reasons why he believes the League of Women Voters to be
the proper vehicle by which to sponsor the different view points on this issue. City Administrator
Silver and Publication Information Officer Rich Barnard spoke regarding the matter. Public
Information Officer Barnard stated that he believes this is a good time to address the issue for
now and in the future and that it needs to be resolved quickly. City Administrator Silver stated
that staff could return to the Council on December 6, 1999 regarding this matter. City Attorney
Hutton recommended a forum could be held at the library conducted by Carol Kirkwood, League
of Women Voters, which organization would facilitate the debate with decorum.
The substitute motion made by Bauer, second Dettloff carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Dettloff
NOES: Green, Harman, Sullivan
ABSENT: None
Distribution of Materials to Council During Public Comments — Procedure (120.10)
Councilmember Sullivan requested that when materials are distributed to the City Council from
individuals addressing Council during the Public Comments portion of the meeting that they not
be stopped during the distribution at a certain point as had been done during this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT 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 Friday, November 19, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in room D,
at Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California.. (City
Council/Department Head Project Priority Workshop) and to conduct a workshop with Senator
Ross Johnson regarding funding opportunities for the next legislative session.
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk
City Clerk and ex -of icio Clerk of theltity
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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