HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-12-20MINUTES
CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT 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 92648
Monday, December 20, 1999
A videotape of the 7:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garofalo called the regular 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. This meeting had been duly
posted to begin at 4:30 p.m. rather than the established time of 5:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCI LIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, (Bauer arrived at 4:34 p.m.)
Absent: Julien
(CITY COUNCIL) STUDY SESSION - PALMIGOLDENWEST SPECIFIC PLAN — SEACLIFF
PROMENADE CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN (440.40)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Planning presenting an
overview of the Seacliff Promenade Conceptual Master Plan and the Palm/Goldenwest Specific
Plan and related actions that will be presented for formal Council action in January, 2000. Site
Characteristics: 150 acres; Located between Palm Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway and
Seapoint Avenue and Goldenwest Street; approximately four acres are located west of Seapoint
Avenue. Ownership: Aera Energy LLC owns 96 acres along Pacific Coast Highway; PLC
Land Company owns 54 acres along Palm Avenue. Project Goals: City Goals: To master
plan the 150 acres in a manner consistent with the adopted General Plan criteria for the site
which requires a conceptual master plan and specific plan. PLC Goals: To develop up to 315
residential units, anticipating beginning construction some time next year. Aera Energy Goals:
Continue oil production activities for the next 15 to 20 years.
Mary Beth Broeren, Senior Planner, Planning Department, introduced Bob Golden, consultant
and project planner who informed Council of the procedure which will be used to make this
presentation.
Councilmember Bauer arrived at 4:34 p.m.
Mr. Golden referred to illustrations of the area. He referred to the material provided in the City
Council agenda packet which set forth the project overview. The communication is titled
December 20, 1999 City Council Study Session on Palm/Goldenwest Project. This
communication contained attachments titled Outstanding Issues Matrix and Seacliff Promenade
Conceptual Master Plan and Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan. Mr. Golden spoke regarding the
outstanding issues. He stated that direction was needed from Council. Senior Planner Broeren
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directed Council's attention to the Outstanding Issues Matrix and the reasons why the Planning
Commission and staff did not recommend residential units on the Aera parcel.
Discussion was held between Councilmember Harman and Senior Planner Broeren regarding
recommendations for setbacks. Councilmember Harman stated that he would like to see the
access from the development and the park to the ocean wider than 50 feet, as he envisions it
for pedestrian and bike access. Discussion was held regarding the differences of the Planning
Commission and staff recommendation.
Bill Holman, PLC Land Company representative, presented a slide report which showed Aerial
Photo Project Summary, Project Influences, and Project History and land use plan from 1995
that was certified by the City Council. He informed Council that the land use plan from 1995
was that which was certified by the City Council. He stated that the city's 1996 land use plan is
going to the Coastal Commission.
Projects Components, Illustrative Site Plan, Neighborhood Summary, - Planning Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4
Neighborhood Park were reviewed.
Discussion was held regarding the Quimby Act as it pertains to the proposed park plan,
Discussion was held on Required Project Approvals and Project Schedules.
Senior Planner Broeren, at the request of Council, reported on the Seacliff Promenade
Conceptual Master Plan, and Outstanding Issues Matrix.
Planning Director Zelefsky reported on how Newport Beach had succeeded in convincing the
Coastal Commission that time share development is a commercial rather than residential use.
Further discussion was held regarding a buffer between the PLC Land Company and Aera
Property and setbacks of which a 50 foot setback would cause smaller back yards in some of
the units. Mr. Holman reported on reasons why PLC Land Company does not at this time want
to include the Aera Property,
Senior Planner Broeren reported on why the staff recommends parkways on the streets for
single family projects including that it is a safer condition. Senior Planner Broeren reported on
the differences in parking provisions between staff, Planning Commission, and PLC Land
Company.
MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Harman to recess to Closed Session on the following
items: The motion carried by unanimous vote.
(City Council) Closed Session — City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
to meet with 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, FMA, HBFA and SCLEA. (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.; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 815921. Subject: City of
Huntington Beach v. Orange County Water District, et al. (120.80)
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENE AT 7:05 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Bauer
Absent: Julien
FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Flag Ceremony and Pledge of allegiance were presented by Girl Scout Junior Troop 410,
St. Bonaventure School, Huntington Beach. Troop Leader, Mary Thompson.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Father Christian Mondor, Franciscan Friar, Sts. Simon and Jude
Church, Huntington Beach.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.1 ON MAY 3, 1999 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION — MICHAEL
WILLETT V. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, WORKERS' COMP CASE NO. AHM 0069830
(120.80) — The City Attorney announced the following May 3, 1999 Closed Session action: The
City Council approved settlement of admitted workers' compensation claim byway of
Stipulations with Request for Award and Award in the amount of $57,502.50 for a 59%
permanent disability with future medical care left open. In addition, an alternative proposal is to
be offered the claimant of a Compromise and Release in the amount of $65,000.00 to close out
the City's exposure for future medical care. The Council vote on May 3, 1999 was as follows:
AYES: Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
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.
Revised Agenda page No. 4 Council Committee/Council Liaison Appointments.
Communication from the City Attorney dated December 20, 1999 transmitting information
regarding Library Internet Access and First Amendment Rights.
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Slide show presentation from the Economic Development Director dated December 20, 1999
titled Public Hearing — Redevelopment Implementation Plan & Housing Compliance Plan.
Slide show presentation from the Public Works Director dated December 20, 1999 titled
Department of Public Works — Auto Body Repair Program.
Treasurer Report titled Investment Policy 1999-2000 dated December 20, 1999.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
JUDITH LEWIS, League of Women Voters, informed Council that each Councilmember had just
been provided by the League of Women Voters, a document setting forth the proposed format
for the Initiative Measure I Debate. The League of Women Voters communication is dated
December 17, 1999. She spoke regarding the proposed procedure.
The City Clerk announced that copies of said communication were available at her desk. The
material was titled League of Women Voters of Orange Coast.
WAYNE REINERT thanked all of those who signed the referendum petition against eminent
domain in the downtown area. He named some of the volunteers who had worked on the
petition drive.
VIRGINIA SIMS stated that she believes the Council picked a good place for the Wal-Mart to be
located. She stated that people should not try to stop progress.
CHUCK SCHEID spoke regarding his difficulty in obtaining a compensation study prepared for
the city. He stated that he has spoken to the City Attorney's Office and he will wait for
presentation of the study to the City Council. He stated that he believes the people should have
time to review labor relations items and requested that the Mayor ensure that the citizens have
at least two weeks for review.
DEBBIE JOSEPHSON stated that those against rezoning the Crestview site back to residential
are not disclosing the full facts regarding the financial plan for revenue to the school. She
stated that it would take 65 years to obtain the full amount of revenue to the school. She spoke
regarding other financial aspects including state funding.
MARVIN JOSEPHSON continued the presentation of Ms. Josephson and presented figures
relative to the proposed lease between Wal-Mart and the school district. He requested that,the
people at home read the very fine print which shows that the recent mailer regarding Save Our
Schools is from Wal-Mart. He requested that the people visit the new Crestview web site and he
announced the web site address and urged that people vote in favor of Measure I.
DON MC GEE presented examples of his dissatisfaction with government and the Grand Jury
and the need for public scrutiny of government.
BOB CRYER spoke in support of the agenda item regarding the proposed landscaping on the
north side of Edinger Avenue from the Marina to Saybrook Lane.
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RICHARD HARLOW spoke on behalf of the Wal/Green Pharmacy store project on Beach
Boulevard and requested these stores not be compared with fast food operations. He stated
that the subject of regulation of drive through businesses on Beach Boulevard was scheduled
on the agenda and that he and Mr. Mermelstein are present to answer questions regarding the
matter.
ANN NGUYEN spoke on behalf of Tam Nhu Hoang. Ms. Nguyen presented a letter protesting the
manner in which the Redevelopment Agency has computed its share of the equity relative to the
down payment assistance loan that was granted to Ms. Hoang. She requested a re -computation of
the figures.
BRAD WHITE thanked the City Council and City Attorney and all who represent the city for their
services.
Availability of Agenda Items Prior to City Council Meeting
Councilmember Sullivan stated that he believed Mr. Scheid made a good point during the public
comments portion of the meeting in that items should be available to the public earlier than the
usual Friday before the Monday Council meeting.
(CITY COUNCIL) COUNCIL COMMITTEEICOUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS APPROVED AS
REVISED (120.20)
The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Dave Garofalo submitting an updated
listing of City Council Liaison Appointments for the year 2000.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to approve City Councilmember appointments
as revised on the 2000 Council/Staff Liaison List * dated December 16, 1999 to Advisory Bodies,
Citizen Task Forces, Standing Committees, Ad Hoc Committees, and External Agencies and to
receive and file the list of City Council appointments which were made by state and regional
entities that are non -discretionary to the Mayor. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
* 2000 Council/Staff Liaison List as set forth on Page No. 16 of the December 20, 1999
Council/Agency Minutes.
(CITY COUNCIL) SCHEDULING OF AD HOC CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
WITH HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS - CONTINUED TO FUTURE MEETING (120.25)
The City Council was presented with a report by Mayor Dave Garofalo regarding staff
coordination of the scheduling of ad hoc Council Committee meetings with the Southeast
Huntington Beach Homeowner's Association, as well as meetings with the Meredith Gardens
HOA, Ellis-Goldenwest HOA and Huntington Harbour HOA.
This item was removed from the agenda by Mayor Garofalo, to be presented on
January 3, 2000.
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EXTENSION OF 57 FREEWAY - CALTRANS AGENDA ITEM TO BE SCHEDULED BY
COUNCILMEMBER BAUER
Councilmember Ralph Bauer spoke regarding the need for the city to take a look at the
57 Freeway extension improvements. He spoke regarding his intention to present an "H" Item
on this subject in the near future due to his concern with what he believes are agreement
provisions between toll -road operators and CalTans that preclude CalTrans from improving
freeways even when a matter of public safety is involved.
(CITY COUNCIL) NEW $1 MILLION GRANT AWARD TO CITY FOR SEWER LINE REPAIRS
(160.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Administrator regarding another
$1 million grant award to the city for sewer line repairs. These funds will be used to slip fine more of
the deteriorated sewers in the older areas of the City. The Ferguson Group assisted in securing the
grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Terms of the grant require the City to
provide matching funds, however, the matching percentage is yet to be determined. The City is
applying for the next round of grants from CSDOC (County Sanitation District of Orange County).
It is likely that some of the required matching funds will be provided through this source.
Public Works Director Beardsley presented a slide report.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORTED PRESENTED REGARDING PROPOSITION 12 ON MARCH 7,
2000 ELECTION BALLOT — SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR,
AND COASTAL BOND ACT OF 2000 -- (SEE AGENDA ITEM E-10) (160.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Administrator regarding proposed
uses of funds to be derived by the City if Proposition 12 on the March 7, 2000 ballot is approved
by the voters: Reconfiguration of Edison and Murdy Community Parks for youth sports; rest
rooms at Carr and Greer neighborhood parks, picnic shelter rehabilitation citywide, acquisition
of the remaining portions of Huntington Central Park, completion of the neighborhood park tot
lot replacement program, installation of the Central Park urban forest, and aquatic facilities
far joint use at Huntington Beach and Ocean View High Schools. There will be several
competitive grant elements to the bond act that the city can apply for to help preserve historical
sites such as the Newland House Museum and the Huntington Beach Art Center. The park
bond will also include funds to rehabilitate deteriorated Bolsa Chica and Huntington State
Beaches and develop Harriett Wieder Regional Park in Huntington Beach.
Community Services Director Hagan presented a staff report.
(CITY COUNCIL) REVIEWED AND ACCEPTED CITY TREASURER'S OCTOBER, 1999
INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT (310.20)
A communication from the City Treasurer transmitting the Monthly Investment Report for
October, 1999 had been distributed to Council at the meeting and announced by the City Clerk
as a Late Communication.
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City Treasurer Freidenrich presented a slide report.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Sullivan to review and accept the monthly report.
Following review of the report, by motion of Council, accept the Monthly Investment Report
Summary Of Investment Portfolio for October, 1999, pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment
Policy of the City of Huntington Beach. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) PUBLIC HEARING BY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGARDING THE FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - APPROVED PLAN (410.05)
Mayor Garofalo announced that this was the time scheduled for a public hearing to consider the
following: Public hearing pursuant to Section 33490 of the California Community Redevelopment
Law, Health and Safety Code Sections 33000 et seq. ("Law"), the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Huntington Beach ("Agency") will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of a Five-
year Implementation Plan for the Huntington Beach Redevelopment ("Project"). This public
hearing was opened and continued open from December 6, 1999.
The proposed Implementation Plan contains the Agency's goals and objectives for the Project,
the proposed programs and expenditures for the next five -years, and an explanation of how
these goals, objectives, programs, and expenditures will eliminate blight within the Huntington
Beach Redevelopment Project Area and implement the requirements of the "Law". Residents or
other interested parties may attend this public hearing to offer comments on the proposed Five-
year Implementation Plan. Prior to the public hearing, the proposed Implementation Plan will be
available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
Mayor Garofalo declared the hearing open.
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 show presentation from the Economic Development Director dated December 20, 1999
titled Public Hearing — Redevelopment Implementation Plan & Housing Compliance Plan.
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.
Discussion was held between Councilmember Bauer and Mayor Garofalo and the Economic
Development Director Biggs regarding affordable housing and the next three phases of the
Waterfront project, including residential, the resort hotel, and the third hotel relative to revenue.
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The City Clerk announced the Official Comment dated December 8, 1999, submitted by
Allen P. Baldwin, Executive Director of the Orange County Community Housing Corporation is
included in Council packet.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Green to approve the attached Five-year
Implementation Plan and Housing Compliance Plan. The motion carried unanimously with
Councilmember Julien recorded absent.
(CITY COUNCIL) PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-111 — AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 5159 ESTABLISHING A CITY FEE SCHEDULE -- VEHICLE BODY
REPAIR SERVICES (340.20)
Mayor Garofalo announced this was the time scheduled for a public hearing to consider the
following:
Public hearing to consider adoption of Resolution No. 99-111 to establish a service fee schedule
for vehicle body repair services offered under the Public Works Department as follows:
Hourly Fee Charged to Other Agencies: $ 26.93
Hourly Fee Charged for Work Covered by Insurance:
Paint and Body Repair $ 30.00
Frame Repair $ 45.00
Mechanical Repair $ 61.00
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk had announced that the following late communication on
this item had been provided to the City Council:
Slide show presentation from the Public Works Director dated December 20, 1999 titled
Department of Public Works — Auto Body Repair Program.
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 Green, second Sullivan to adopt Resolution No. 99-111 to amend .
Resolution No. 5159 Comprehensive Fee Schedule. "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach Amending Resolution No. 5159 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing a City Fee Schedule" as to Services Offered Under
the Public Works Department as to Vehicle Body Repair Program (Supplemental Fee
Resolution No. 73)". The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
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Mayor Garofalo requested Council's concurrence to bring the agenda item forward relative to
landscaping on the north side of Edinger Avenue from the Marina to Saybrook Lane.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT TO BE PRESENTED IN 45 DAYS - REGARDING LANDSCAPING
ON THE N/ S OF EDINGER AVENUE BETWEEN THE BRIDGE TO THE MARINA TO
SAYBROOK LANE AND ALONG N/S EDINGER AVENUE FROM SAYBROOK TO
SPRINGDALE AND ON W/S OF BOLSA CHICA NIFROM EDINGER TO CITY BOUNDARY
(120.90)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Ralph Bauer transmitting a
communication from Robert Cryer, Huntington Harbour Property Owner's Association proposing
a landscaping plan for the north side of Edinger Avenue between the bridge to the Marina to
Saybrook Lane.
Councilmember Bauer presented background information on this item.
Following discussion a motion was made by Bauer, second Green to approve the following
recommended action: Direct staff to study Mr. Cryer's proposal for a landscaping plan for the
north side of Edinger Avenue between the bridge to the Marina to Saybrook Lane; further to
review the landscaping along the north side of Edinger Avenue from Saybrook Lane to
Springdale Street as well as landscaping on the west side of Bolsa Chica Street north from
Edinger Avenue to the city boundary, for report to Council in 45 days. The motion carried
unanimously with Councilmember Julien recorded absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Council by unanimous consensus removed the following items from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion:
Maddy Local Appointive List Act (Terms On Boards, Committees, and Commissions which
expire In 2000)
Lease between the City and Michael Ali for Vic's Beach Concession — acceptance and
recordation of Quitclaim Deed from K. and B. Nitzkowski
Resolution No. 99-113 to approve Library Internet Policy for minors - (Children's Internet Use
Policy) (100.10)
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Harman, second Sullivan Council approved the following Consent Calendar items
as recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
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 Martin and
Associates.
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(CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) MINUTES - Approved and adopted the minutes
of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency regular meetings of November 15, 1999, and
adjourned meeting of November 19, 1999, as amended to correct date of meeting on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-109 — APPROVED AMENDMENT TO
THE CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD JOB CLASSIFICATION OF QUALITY
ASSURANCE COORDINATOR & REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION OF AUDIO VISUAL
MEDIA SPECIALIST (700.10) — Adopted Resolution No. 99-109 — "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach to Amend the City Classification Plan by Revising the
Classification of Audio Visual Media Specialist and by Adding the New Classification Entitled
Quality Assurance Coordinator
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PSOMAS &
ASSOCIATES FOR SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM —
APPROVED INSURANCE MODIFICATION (600.10) — Approved the Professional Services
Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and PSOMAS & Associates, Inc. for Professional
Services to Provide Infrastructure Advisory Committee (1AC) Support Services and LIMP
Facilitation; authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk and approved the Insurance
Settlement Committee recommendation to modify the insurance requirements as contained in
the contract.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR SPECIAL
ASSIGNMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUSINESS SOFTWARE
SYSTEM (700.10) —Authorized the City Administrator to provide up to a ten percent
compensation increase for employees who have assumed extra duties and responsibilities to
backfill employees who are assigned to the implementation of the Business Software System.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: LEASE BETWEEN ABDELMUTI
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND MARTIN & ASSOCIATES (OCEANVIEW PROMENADE) —
SUITE B (AB600.30) — Approved as to Form the First Amendment to Office Space Lease
between Abdelmuti Development Company and Martin & Associates for Suite 3B renewing the
lease for three (3) years commencing January 1, 2000 at the rental rates of $1.70 per square foot
per month for the first year, $1.75 for the second year and $1.80 for the third year. (Fair Market
Value
Councilmember Sullivan requested the City Clerk to record his vote as a no vote on the item
relative to the approval as to form of the Abdelmuti Development Company lease of office space.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON COMPANY - CENTER DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL - APPROVED CITY'S INDEMNITY
OBLIGATION REQUIREMENTS (600.20) -1. Approved the proposed License Agreement with
Southern California Edison Company and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement; and, 2. Approved the City's indemnity obligation requirements requested by Southern
California Edison.
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(CITY COUNCIL) ACCEPTED THE HEIL AVENUE AT SAYBROOK LANE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT CC-1099 AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION - S. PARKER ENGINEERING, INC.
(600.50) - Accepted the Heil Avenue at Saybrook Lane improvement Project CC-1099 at a final cost
of $41,265, and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's
Office.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-112 IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 12,
ON THE MARCH 7, 2000 BALLOT - SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER,
CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 (640.50) — Adopted
Resolution No. 99-112 -"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach in
Support of the Passage of Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air,
and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000."
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 14357 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - SEAVIEW VILLAGE - Sl0 TALBERT AVENUE, W/O
BEACH BOULEVARD (420.60) —1. Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public
use with Tract No. 14357; and, 2. Released the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material Bond
No. 3SM 890 75100 and Monument bond No. 3SM 890 752 00 pursuant to California Government Code
Section No. 66499.7(b); and, 3. Accepted Maintenance Bond No. 3SM 890 752 00-A, the security
furnished for guarantee and warranty of improvements, and instructed the City Clerk to file the bond with
the City Treasurer; and, 4. Instructed the City Clerk to Notify the developer, Seaview Village, of this
action, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, American Motorist Insurance Company, of this action;
and, 5. Instructed the City Clerk to record the Notice of Acceptance of Public Improvements
(attached) with the Orange County Recorder.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, INC. - APPROVED WAIVER OF
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (600.10) -1. Approved Professional Services
Contract Between The City of Huntington Beach And Management Partners, Incorporated,
For Management Review Of The City Attorney's Office to be performed by Management
Partners, Inc. and authorize execution by the Mayor and City Clerk and 2. Accepted the
Settlement Committee's recommendation to waive professional liability insurance.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED MADDY LOCAL APPOINTIVE LIST ACT (TERMS ON
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS WHICH EXPIRE IN 2000) (110.50) --
The City Council considered a communication from the City Clerk transmitting the year 2000
Maddy Act, which is the appointed list showing vacancies which will occur on city boards and
commissions in the year 2000. This list is presented at the last Council meeting of each year to
inform the public as to openings on City Council appointed boards and commissions, and
committees for the year 2000 and also to inform that possible vacancies may occur on various
boards, commissions, and committees during the year.
Mayor Garofalo requested staff to check to see if the two openings on the Design and Review
Board had been advertised.
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A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green to approve the Maddy Local Appointive List
showing vacancies which will occur on city boards and commissions in the year 2000 and direct
the City Clerk to post the list at the official posting locations (Huntington Central Library, Civic
Center, Main Street Library). The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Green, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien (Dettloff absent from the room)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND MICHAEL ALI FOR VIC'S
BEACH CONCESSION — ACCEPTANCE & RECORDATION OF QUITCLAIM DEED FROM K.
AND B. NITZKOWSKI (600.35)
The City Council considered a communication from the Community Services Director transmitting
the proposed list between the city and Michael Ali for Vic's Beach Concession and also transmitting
a quitclaim deed from K. and B. Nitzkowski for acceptance and recordation.
Councilmember Bauer stated that he wished to announce that the Mr. Ntizkowski should receive
recognition as he is an Olympic Water Polo Coach as well as an Olympic contestant winner and
has been a credit to the city in his business dealings with the city. Mayor Garofalo stated that Mr.
Nitzkowski has won medals as a coach and a participant in the Olympics. Councilmember Harman
commended Mr. Nitzkowski for his valuable and fine service as a beach concessionaire.
A motion was by Bauer, second Dettloff to approve the month -to -month Lease Between the City of
Huntington Beach and Michael Ali for Vic's Beach Concession and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the same, and direct City Clerk to record Quitclaim Deed to City from former
lessees, Kenneth and Barbara Nitzkowski The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES. None
ABSENT: Julien
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-113 TO APPROVE LIBRARY INTERNET
POLICY FOR MINORS - (CHILDREN'S INTERNET USE POLICY) (100.10)
The City Council considered Resolution No. 99-113 submitted by the Director of Library Services
which would establish a library internet policy for minors -children internet use policy.
Library Director Hayden clarified questions of Councilmember Sullivan. He informed
Councilmember Harman that the educational code required this policy be approved by the City
Council in order to receive funds.
City Attorney Hutton reported on the matter and referred to her late communication on the matter
which was announced earlier in the meeting by the City Clerk. The communication is titled Library
Internet Access and First Amendment Rights.
Discussion was held.
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Councilmember Green -requested that other libraries be contacted and the Library Board be
requested to investigate developing a policy for presentation to the Council as was the policy for
those under 18 years of age.
A motion was made by Green, second Garofalo to approve the following action: adopt Resolution
No. 99-113 — "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting a Public
Library Children's Internet Use Policy" and further to direct the Director of Library Services to
research the policies of other libraries and to refer this policy to the Library Board, to look for an
internet provider that provides an adequate screen and approve adoption of Resolution No. 99-113.
Mayor Garofalo expressed his opinion that the League of Cities, the Attorney General, the City
Attorney, the Legislature, the Director of Library Services and Administration should return with a
proposal to do this more effectively and on a larger basis than just Huntington Beach.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
(CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOP MENT AGENCY) — ADOPTED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
99-110 & AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 307 — APPROVING & ADOPTING THE 1999/2000
INVESTMENT POLICY (310.20)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Treasurer submitting the Annual
Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Investment Policy for City Council/Redevelopment Agency approval.
City Treasurer Freidenrich presented a slide report titled Investment Policy 1999-2000 which
was announced earlier in the meeting during Late Communications by the City Clerk.
Mayor Garofalo thanked the City Treasurer for exemplary report.
A motion was made by Green, second Garofalo to approve the following recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 99-110 — "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Approving the Annual Fiscal Year 199912000 Investment Policy" and to adopt
Resolution No. 307 - "A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington
Beach Approving the Annual Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Investment Policy". The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien (Harman absent from the room)
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED CONSIDERATION TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN
ORDINANCE THAT WOULD REGULATE DRIVE -THROUGH BUSINESSES AND MINOR
AUTO REPAIR ON BEACH BOULEVARD AND EDINGER AVENUE (640.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Planning regarding the City
Council's direction at the November 15, 1999 meeting that staff analyze the piece -meal
development of remnant parcels on Beach Boulevard and recommend solutions to address this
issue in order to insure the maximum economic viability of future development.
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Planning Director Zelefsky presented a staff report.
Considerable discussion was held between Council and Planning Director Zelefsky regarding
ramifications of the proposed regulations.
Mayor Garofalo stated that he believes development of an ordinance that would encourage
larger site development should be considered.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the possibility of developing land use development
incentives for larger site developments and restrictions as to somewhat smaller developments
for return to Council in 60 to 90 days. Planning Director Zelefsky stated his concern that
approval of this motion would not reach the objective of improving Beach Boulevard.
Mayor Pro Tern Harman stated that he believes the recommended action should be approved
but that the city should also work toward the objectives in the proposed recommended action to
regulate drive -through businesses and minor auto repair on Beach Boulevard and Edinger
Avenue.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Harman to direct staff to prepare an ordinance that
would regulate drive -through businesses and minor auto repair on Beach Boulevard and
Edinger Avenue except those properties now in the process of going through the planning
process. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Julien recorded absent.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO.3449 — REVISION TO
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT ORDINANCE (640.10)
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Dettloff to approve introduction of Ordinance
No. 3449 after City Clerk reads by title — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending Chapter 5.44 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Restaurants,
Amusement and Entertainment Permits." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Julien
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO.3450 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3436
RELATIVE TO EXTENDING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY IN A LIMITED PORTION OF MAIN -PIER CONSTITUENT AREA OF PROJECT
AREA (620.30)
The City Council considered adoption of Ordinance No. 3450 which would repeal
Ordinance No. 3436 relative to extending the use of eminent domain for residential property in
a limited portion of the Main -Pier constituent area of the project area.
Mayor Garofalo turned the Council/Agency meeting over to Mayor Pro Tern Harman to conduct
the item relative to repealing Ordinance No. 3436- Eminent Domain -Main -Pier Constituent Area
thus to be considered. Mayor Garofalo could not conduct the meeting due to a conflict of
interest.
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Councilmember Bauer and Mayor Garofalo excused themselves from consideration of this
matter as they own properties which may constitute a conflict of interest.
A motion was made by Green, second Sullivan to adopt Ordinance No. 3450 after City Clerk
reads by title "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Repealing Ordinance No. 3436.
Said Ordinance Had Approved and Adopted 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: Sullivan, Harman, Green, Dettloff
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Garofalo, Bauer
ABSENT: Julien
The City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting resumed with Mayor Garofalo conducting the
meetings.
Public Works Department Commended Regarding Repair of Bricks on Main Street -
Request for Hazardous Conditions to be Reported to the Public Works Department.
Mayor Pro Tern Harman complimented the Public Works Department employees for their action
in responding so quickly to repair some bricks in the downtown Main Street area. He requested
employees and the public to report hazardous conditions on city property to the Public Works
Department whenever they are noticed.
COUNCILIAGENCY ADJOURNMENT
To Monday, January 3, 2000, at 5:00 p.m., in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, California..
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of thdrCity
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
Q26-4
Mayor/Chairman
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CITIZEN COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
STAFF LIAISON
ADVISORY BODY (Members Appointed by Council)
COUNCIL
LIAISONS
Michael Mudd
Allied Arts Board
Dettloff, Julien
5258
5:30 P.M., 1 st Tuts. HB Art Center
Ross Cranmer
Board of Appeals
Dettloff, Julien
5532
As needed
Luann Brunson
Citizen Participation! Advisory Board
Dettloff,
5529
7:00 P.M_, 1 st Thurs., Civic Center.
Garofalo
Bill Fowler
Collaborative Steering Committee
Bauer, Dettloff
5496
Jim Engle
Community Services. Commission
Sullivan,
5495
7:00 P.M. 2nd Wed. Chambers
Garofalo
Amy Wolfe
Design Review Board
Green, Harman
375-5075
3:30 P.M., 2nd Thurs. of each month in Room B-7
Cindy Chie
Environmental Board
Green, Dettloff
5274
6,30 2.m. on the 2nd Thursday,Room B-6
John Reekstin
Finance Board
Individual '=
5228
6:45 P.M. 2nd Wed. Room B-7
:ApDointments
Bill Fowler
Fourth of July Executive Board
Garofalo;` Julien
5496
6:00 P.M., 1 st Wed,, lower level of City Hall
(Individual
Appointments)
Pat Dapkus
H.B. Waterways & Beaches
Green, Bauer
5579
7:00 PM, 3" Wed (Feb, May, Oct)
Huntington Harbour Yacht Club
Michael Mudd
Historic Resources Board
Garofalo,
5258
6,30 P.M., 3rd Wed. Rm. B-6
Sullivan
Bob Beardsley
Infrastructure Advisory Committee
Dettloff, Green
5437
7:00 P.M. 41" Thurs. each month
Shari Freidenrich
Investment Advisory Board:Individual::"
5200
6:00 P.M . the 31 Wednesday of January, April, July, October,
Appointments
Room B-6
Ran Hayden
Library Board
Sullivan, Julien
960-8836
7:00 P.M. 3rd Tues., Library
Gus Duran
Mobile Home Advisory Board
Sullivan, Green
1 529
6:30 PM. - 4th Monday of the month
Bill Osness
Personnel Commission
Sullivan, Julien,
5586
5:30 P.M. 3rd Wed. each month. Room B-8
Garofalo
Howard Zeiefsky
Planning Commission
.:Individual:
5276
7:00 2nd & 4th Tues. each month Council Chambers
Appointments
Bob Beardsley
Public Works Commission
Julien, Harman
5437
5:00 P.M. 3rd Wed., Council Chambers
Naida Oscine
Specific Events Committee
Harman,
5312
2:00 pm (as needed on Thursdays @ City Hall)
Garofalo
Dennis MacLain
Water Task Force
Bauer, Harman
5527
5obWerth
youth'°Board
Harman, Sullivan
5262
5:30 P.M_ 2nd Mon., Room B-7
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CITIZEN TASK FORCES (Open Membership)
STAFF LIAISON
COMMITTEE NAME
Herb Fauland
Aston Site Task Force
Green, Bauer
5438
(as needed
Bill Fowler
Children's Needs Task Force
Dettloff,
5496
(as needed)
Sullivan
Elaine Kuhnke
HUMAN RELATIONS TASK FORCE
Bauer, Dettloff
5307
(1st Tuesday of each month 6:30 2m B-7)
Suzie Wajda
Neighborhood Watch
Julien, Bauer
5933
6:30 P.M., 2nd Tues., each month (except July, Aug, Nov, Dec)
2Id Floor Investigation Conference Rm
Bill Fowler
Oakview Task Force
Dettloff, Julien
5496
P Thurs. of each month, 6:00, Oakview School
STANDING COUNCIL COMMITTEES
STAFF LIAISON
COUNCIL COMMITTEE
COUNCIL
LIAISON
Dan Villella
Audit Subcommittee
Bauer, Sullivan
5225
(as needed)
Howard Zelefsky
Bolsa Chica Committee
Dettloff, Green
5465
(as needed)
Harman
Rich Barnard
Cable TV Committee
Garofalo, Bauer
5577
2:30 P.M. - 2nd Monday, 4th Floor
Dettloff
Melanie Fallon
Downtown Issues Subcommittee
Garofalo, Julien
5632
8:30 A.M., 4th Friday of each month (B-8)
Dettloff
David Biggs
Economic Development Committee
Garofalo
5909
(Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern & Past Mayor)
Harman, Green.
3:00 P.M. 1 " & 3' Wed 4th Floor
(Prescr'llaed)
Mary Beth Broeren
HOUSING ISSUES COMMITTEE
Bauer, Dettloff
5550
(as needed)
Sullivan
Clay Martin
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Green, Harman
5514
2n,' Tuesday of each month @ 4:00 P.M. 4th floor
Bauer
Gail Hutton
Legal Affairs Committee - City Attorney's Conf. Rm.
Dettloff,
5555
2:30 P.M., Tues, prior to regular Council meetings
Sullivan Bauer
Clay Martin
Managed Competition Committee
Julien, Garofalo
5514
(as needed)
Sullivan
Elaine Kuhnke
School District/City Quarterly Meeting
Dettloff,
5307.
4t1 Friday of Month, Quarterly Basis (B-8)
Sullivan
Harman
Gail Hutton
Settlement Committee (Council Ex -Official Members)
Garofalo &
5550
& 31 Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm)
designee
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AD HOC COUNCIL COMMITTEES
STAFF LIAISON COUNCIL COMMITTEE ICOUNCIL LIAISON
Ron Hagan
Beach & Park Improvement District Committee
Garofalo,
5292
Harman
Herb Fauland
Beachfront Development Committee (As Needed)
Garofalo,
5438
Harman
Rich Barnard 5577
Council Budget Committee
Green, Garofalo
John Reekstin 5228
Julien
John Reekstin
Employee Compensation Study Committee
Dettloff, Julien
5236
Sullivan
David Biggs
Future Development Marketing Strategies
Bauer, Green
5909
Garofalo
Ron Hagan
High School District/City Aquatics
Garofalo, Bauer
5291
Gail Hutton
Gift Ban Ordinance Review
Garofalo,
5555
Harman
Ron Hagan
Gun Range Committee
Sullivan, Julien
5292
Garofalo
Ron Hagan
Huntington Central Park Specific Plan and EIR
Harman, Green
5292
Gus Duran
Mobile Home Rent Control Subcommittee
Green, Sullivan
1529
Ray Silver
PERS Committee
Sullivan,
5575
Harman alien
Melanie Fallon
Southeast H.B. Neighborhood Association
(rotating)
5632
(four meetings to be scheduled for 2000)
Daryl Smith
Tree Policy Committee
Bauer, Harman
5138
Garofalo
Ron Hagan
Youth Sports Facilities Committee
Harman,
5292
Sullivan,
Garofalo
David Biggs
Tourism & Marketing Strategies/Grand Coast Resort
Bauer, Green
5909
Committee Appointed 9 20 99
Garofalo
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EXTERNAL AGENCIES
(Appointed by Mayor)
CONTACT
AGENCY
Lt. Chuck Thomas
Anti -Crime Coalition
Garofalo, Julien
5693
Steve Aceti
California Coastal Coalition Board
Green
(760) 944-3564
Jim Lamb
H. B. Conference & Visitors Bureau
Green, Garofalo
5186
4:00 P.M., 1 st Thurs. Bureau Offices
Bill Fowler
H.B. Council on Aging
Dettloff, Bauer
5496
9:30 A.M. 1 st Thurs. Senior Outreach Center
Chief Dolder
O.C. City Hazmat Emergency Response Authority 3rd Wed., 1.30
Chief Dolder
5402
quarterly, beginning in July - Anaheim North Net Training Ctr.,
(Appoint by July 1 st of the odd years.onbd
Clay Martin
O.C. Council of Governments (OCGOG)
Garofalo, City
5514
Rep
Bauer, Elected by
O.C. Cities, At -
Large
Penny Kyle
O. C. Sanitation District
Green
962-241 1
6:30 P.M., 4th Wed., Sanitation District. Off., Ftn. My.
(Garofalo,
Alternate)
Bob Eichblatt
OCTA Measure M Growth Management Area 6 (GMA 6)
Harman
5482
Meets quarterly
Rich Barnard
Public Cable Television Authority
Garofalo
5577
8:00 a. m., 2"d Wed. each month,
(Bauer, Alt.)
Fountain Valley Community Center Room A or B
Don Martinson
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency (SARFPA)
Green
834-5142
4:00 P.M., 4th Thurs., Odd Months, (Nov., Executive Committee only),
(Julien, Alt.)
O,C. Wtr, Dis,Ofc. 834-5142.
Tom Brohard
Santa Ana River Crossings Study (OCTA)
Harman
5523
(as needed)
(Sullivan Alt.)
Colleen Gelfer
Sister City Association
Dettloff, Julien
8858
7:00 P.M. 2nd Mon., Library
Clay Martin
Southern California Association of Governments
Bauer - HB
5 514
District
Rich Barnard
West Orange County Cities Association 4:30 PM, 31d Thurs.,
Garofalo or
5579
Bi-Monthly(Odd Months) Rotates Among the Cities
designee
Ken Dills
West O. C. Water Board
Garofalo, Green
5055
4,00 P.M., 3rd Tues.Quarterly - Caucus Room
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APPOINTMENTS BY STATE & REGIONAL ENTITIES
(Non -discretionary to the Mayor)
AGENCY
COUNCIL LIAISON
California Coastal Commission
Dettloff
California League of Cities State Environmental Quality Policy Committee
Green
California League of Cities Division Resolutions Committee
Green, Chair
(Appt. by Division)
California League of Cities - Board of Directors
Bauer , 2"d Vice President
(Elected by O.C. Cities)
City Engineers' Flood Control Advisory Committee (CEFCAQ
Beardsley (*2 Supervisory
District)
Orange County Council of Governments (OC COG)
Bauer, Chair
Board of Directors- At -Large Member
(Elected by League)
Orange County Harbors, Beaches & Parks Commission
Green, Supervisorial
2nd Wed_, O.C. Board of Supervisors
Appointment
Orange County Integrated Waste Management Committee
Bauer
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) "Technical Advisory
Beardsley
Committee"
(Eichblatt,Alternate)
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
Barman, Alternate Member
(Appt. by League)
901