HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-06 (6)Regular Minutes
City CouncillRedevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
5:00 P.M. -'Room B-8
7.00 P.K - Council Chambers
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/Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Call
Present: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook (Hardy arrived at 5:10 p.m.)
(Councilmember Houchen had requested permission to be absent from the meeting
pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54.)
Absent: Houchen
Public Comments
Chuck Scheid spoke about the printed meeting agenda and his desire that more descriptive
information be given in regards to closed session items. Mr. Scheid would like to have
information about the subject being discussed rather than just the title.
The Following Late Communication Was Submitted during the Meeting:
Communication submitted by Charles Falzon titled Finance Board Potential Areas of Study, which
is a list of 18 items pertaining to Finance Board priorities.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Study Session - Joint Meeting of the Finance
Board and City Council (110.10)
Finance Board Roll Call
Present: Charles Falzon, Chair; Tim Geddes, Vice Chair; Joe Domingo; Donald Hansen, Jr.;
(Gerald L. Chapman arrived at 5:15 p.m.)
Absent: Nancy Donovan, John DeWitt
City Administrator Penelope Culbreth-Graft introduced Finance Board Chair Charles Falzone.
Mr. Falzone presented a PowerPoint report that reviewed the Board's history and listed five
potential opportunities for increased revenue. The Board requested Council's direction on the
recommendations.
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Discussion was held regarding the role of the Finance Board as the Committee Chair sees it.
Chair Falzon stated it is an oversight committee.
Council Members inquired about several topics including what the Board sees as its role in
facilitating Neighborhood Improvement Districts, if the Board had time to complete its
established roles, and what problems the Board was referring to in regards to the City's
accounts receivable process.
There was discussion in regards to city tag programs, business licenses, and service
organizations that do or do not have authorization to do business within the City.
City Treasurer Shari Friedenrich noted that the City had a tag program at one time, but that it
was not cost-effective. Ms. Friedenrich also noted that meetings had been held with the State
Beach and with Public Works to look at options.
In response to questions about the City's annual receivables, Treasurer Friedenrich reported on
amounts collected for water, DUI (driving under the influence), and false alarm billings. She
referred to the City Charter to discuss acceptable levels of write-offs.
Councilmember Sullivan emphasized the importance of the Board continuing its role with the
budget. He expressed concerns about the process of voting in regards to Neighborhood
Improvement Project participants taxing themselves. He would like a high threshold vote to be
required for these types of situations.
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy stated that she would like for the program to stay away from a taxing
system and to instead pursue grants or other opportunities. ' She would like a program
developed to assist groups interested in pursuing Neighborhood Improvement Projects.
Councilmember Boardman inquired about the Grants Matrix, item one listed on the Late
Communication distributed at the meeting, and at what level the Board is interested in being
involved. She stated her opposition to appointing one person to track all grants.
Councilmember Cook asked the Board to be more outward looking than inward looking and
gave examples of how the Board could add more benefit in this regard. She also asked City
Attorney Jennifer McGrath to confirm that a 213-majority vote would be required on the potential
tax, to which Attorney McGrath gave an affirmative answer.
Mayor Cathy Green asked the City Administrator for suggestions on the Board's focus.
City Administrator Culbreth-Graft stated that she would like to see the Finance Board craft a
fiscal plan for long-term sustainability of the City. Dr_ Culbreth-Graft also suggested their
involvement in the Neighborhood Improvement Project and the investigation of grants.
Major Green asked the Board to focus on the budget, to find out what Finance Boards do in
other cities, and to acquire more information about the Neighborhood Improvement Project.
Councilmember Sullivan inquired about the Finance Board's recommendations for Huntington
Beach Tomorrow.
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Mayor Pro Tern Hardy summarized the Board's priorities as follows: (1) Budget
recommendations, (2) Work with the City Administrator on developing long-term fiscal
sustainability of the City, (3) Look at what other City Finance Boards are doing, (4) Meet in
February, 2005 to review goals and (5) For Council to direct the City Administrator to utilize the
Finance Board as available.
Councilmember Coerper inquired about the timing of the Finance Board meetings and the
budget recommendations.
The Council Members thanked the Board for their accomplishments.
Motion to Recess to Closed Session — Approved
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Hardy to recess to Closed Session on the following items.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: Houchen
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with
its designated representatives: Agency Negotiators: Penelope Culbreth-Graft, City
Administrator; William Workman, Assistant City Administrator; Clay Martin, Director of
Administrative Services; Jim Engle, Director of Community Services; Kenneth Small, Chief of
Police; Duane Olson, Fire Chief; and Steven M. Berliner, Esq. and Bruce Barsook, Esq. of:
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore regarding labor relations matters = meet and confer with the following
employee organizations: MEO, MEA, PMA, FMA, HBPOA, HBFA, MSOA, SCLEA and Non -
Associated. Subject: Labor Relations -- Meet & Confer. (120.80)
(City Council) Closed Session — 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 Stephen and Dianna Rini v. City of Huntington
Beach, at al.; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 02CC05748. Subject: Rini v. City of
Huntington Beach, at al. (120.80)
Reconvened City Councill/Redevelopment Agency Meeting — 7:00 P.M. — Council Chambers.
City Council -.Redevelopment Agency Roll Cali
Present: Sullivan, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook
Absent: Houchen
No Actions Taken Which Require a Reporting Pursuant to Government Code §54957.1(a)(3)(B).
Mayor Green asked City Attorney Jennifer McGrath if there were any actions taken by the City
Council or Redevelopment Agency in Closed Session that required a reporting. City Attorney
McGrath responded that there were no actions to report.
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Pledge of Allegiance — Led by Mayor Cathy Green
Invocation — Led by Reverend Peggy Price
The City Clerk Announced Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, the City Clerk announced Late Communications
regarding agenda items that had been received by her office following distribution of the agenda
packet:
Communication submitted by Charles Falzon titled Finance Board Potential Areas of Study,
which is a list of 18 items pertaining to the Finance Board's priorities.
Communication submitted by Fire Chief Duane Olson dated July 6, 2004 which is a change
made to the first slide on page D-1.19.
Communication submitted by David J. Makuch dated June 30, 2004 titled Condo Conversions
and Public Hearing on 6 July 2004 in opposition to the amendment in its present form.
Communication submitted by Michael C. Adams Associates dated July 6, 2004 titled Proposed
Revisions to the City's Residential Condominium Conversion Ordinance.
The Following Additional Late Communications Were Submitted During the Meeting:
Communication submitted by Anjo, Japan Sister City Students titled One of a Kind which is a
copy of the lyrics to a song they sang during the presentation section of the meeting.
Communication submitted by Carol Downey which is a statement of concern regarding the
Cabrillo Mobile Home Park and the agreement between Mills Land & Water and the State Dept.
of Transportation.
Communication submitted by Aaron Frankel dated July 6, 2004 titled Huntington Beach Hearing
on Zoning Text Amendment No. 04-01— Affected Homeowners Perspective on the Proposed
Condominium Conversion Ordinance.
Mayor Green announced the 4 h of July Parade will be rebroadcast on Channel 6 on Thursday,
July 8, 2004 at 3:30 and 9:30 p.m. The Mayor dedicated the meeting in memory of Bob Davis, a
personal friend who. passed on July.5; 2004.
Presentation — Made by Mayor Cathy Green who called on Sister City Association President
Carmen Erber to present this year's visiting youth ambassadors. They included four students
and their chaperone from Waitakere, New Zealand and four students and their chaperone from
Anjo, Japan. Musical perfomnances were given by Anjo and Waitakere students. The Mayor
presented Huntington Beach memorabilia to all students and chaperones. (160.40)
Presentation — Made by Mayor Cathy Green who called on Ron McLin and Brett Barnes from
the Taste of Huntington Beach committee. They presented a check for $52,000, from the
annual fundraiser, to the Friends of the Children's Library. (160.40)
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Public Comments
Gerald Chapman, representing the Bolsa Chica Land Trust, stated that State of California Wildlife
Reservation Board agreed to purchase 103 acres of Lower Bolsa Chica using Prop 50 funds in the
amount of $65. million. He asserted, in his opinion, that all of Bolsa Chica and not just the lower
bench should be considered for preservation. Mr. Chapman asked for Council. support in this
endeavor.
Ken Brown spoke regarding the use of the beach for a political forum without a permit on June 27
by the Veterans For Peace. Mr. Brown stated his opposition to what he considers an agitation.
Peter Albini thanked the a of July Board and Police Chief Kenneth Small for keeping the peace
and expressed his support for future beach fireworks. Mr. Albini urged Council to speed up the
County's Bushard construction project in the South East Neighborhood.
Gerald Caterina informed Council that he had filed a suit against the City relative to the infill
ordinance. He stated that this ordinance allows invasion of his privacy - what he considers to be a
visual intrusion into his bedroom. Mr. Caterina stated that he lost the suit but believes the ordinance
is misleading.
Jim Gill spoke regarding his attendance at a Zoning Administrative Hearing. He commended
Council's quick response to his neighbors and the open appeals process. Mr. Gill lodged a
complaint regarding notification requirements, which he stated he believes are not sufficient.
Joe Jeffrey thanked the Councilmembers that had approved. fireworks on -the beach. Mr. Jeffrey
commended Chief Kenneth Small and his police staff as being the best, and stated his hopes the
future will contain more fireworks on the beach.
Elmer Smith, resident of Cabrillo Mobile Home Park, spoke about buying and selling mobile home
parks and stated he wanted to caution residents on that issue. Mr. Smith announced he is the
officer of his organization and Chapter President of the Golden State Mobile Homeowners League,
and can be reached at 1-800-888-2717.
Councilmember Boardman commented that the previous speaker's topic will be discussed at the
Study Session portion of the July 19, 2004 Council Meeting.
John McGregor spoke regarding living at Cabrillo Mobile Home Park since 1960 and expressed
the opinion that the purchase by Mills Land and.Water is unfair.
Norm "Firecracker" Westwell, representing the Libertarian Party, commended the 4' of July
Board and also the work of Police Chief Small. Mr. Westwell urged Council to oppose the smoking
ban ordinance.
Lisa Schick described the litter situation in the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and requested Council
organize a Wetlands Clean-up Day.
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(City Council) Councilmember Connie Boardman Announced the Appointment of Paul
Horgan to the Public Works Commission (110.20)
Communication was submitted from Councilmember Connie Boardman transmitting the following
Statement of Issue: I am happy to inform you that Paul Horgan has agreed to serve as my Public
Works Commissioner. Paul is a long-time resident of the city and has been interested in a variety
of city issues over the years. He is a former President of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust and currently
is a Member of the Board of the Trust. Paul is in private practice as an attorney with an office in
Los Angeles.
(City Council) Approved Appointments of Ann Quan, Amelia Huss, Nicolette Ulrich, Claire
Muller, and Sarah Graham and Approved Reappointments of Whitney Gaglio, Andew Kreltz,
Lauren Thomas and Jennifer Baca to the Youth Board with terms to expire June 2005 (110.20)
Council considered a communication from Mayor Cathy Green and Mayor Pro Tern Jill Hardy
transmitting the following Statement of Issue: As City Council liaisons to the Youth Board, we
received twenty-four new applications and four requests for reappointment to the Huntington Beach
Youth Board. All of the new applicants were offered interviews.
Mayor Pro Tern Jill Hardy reported. Hardy requested three of the members who were present
to stand up and be recognized.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Hardy to approve the appointments of Ann Quan, Amelia
Huss, Nicolette Ulrich, Claire Muller, and Sarah Graham to the Youth Board with their term to expire
in June 2005 and to reappoint Whitney Gaglio, Andrew Kreitz, Lauren Thomas, and. Jennifer. Baca
to the Youth Board with their term to expire in June 2005.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: Houchen
(City Council) Public Hearing Held - Adopted Resolution No. 2004-49 Revising the City's
FireMed Fee Schedule for Emergency Medical Services (Amends Resolution No. 2003-58) (340.20)
Mayor Green announced that this was the time noticed for a public hearing to consider revisions to
the City's FireMed user flee schedule. All proposed revisions are cost recovery in nature.
City Clerk Joan L. Flynn restated the Late Communication pertaining to this public hearing item.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
Fire Chief Duane Olson gave a PowerPoint presentation titled Emergency Medical Services
Revision to Fee Schedules Huntington Beach Fire Department July 6, 2004
It is proposed that a new rate schedule be adopted which will require higher fees to be paid by
persons, or their respective insurance companies, that use the City's Emergency Medical Services
system.
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The types of fees under consideration for revision include emergency ambulance transportation,
specific medications, and related paramedics supply charges. The Huntington Beach Fire
Department is proposing a revised user fee schedule that recovers the increased cost of these
items or services.
Mayor. Green declared the administrative public hearing open.
There being no persons present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either
written or oral, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Hardy to adopt Resolution No. 2004-49 — "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Setting Advanced Life Support,
Basic Life Support, Emergency Ambulance Transportation, Medications and Specialized Supply
Fees to be Charged by the Fire Department of the City of Huntington Beach." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: Houchen
(City Council) Public Hearing Held - Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 04-01 -
Approved as Amended Introduction of Ordinance No. 3657 Amending Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Chapter 235 (Condominium Conversions) — Direct Staff to Return
to Council With. Alternative to Subdivision Map and Direct Future Conversion Applicants
to the Planning Commission .(450.20)
Mayor Green announced that this was the time noticed for a public hearing to consider Zoning Text
Amendment No. 04-01 (Condominium Conversion Ordinance)
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Request: To amend Chapter 235, Condominium Conversions, of the Huntington Beach Zoning
and Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed amendments are intended to update the original
ordinance adopted in 1984 and to establish procedures for permitting units previously converted to
condominiums without City approval.
Location: Citywide
Notice is hereby given that this agenda item is categorically exempt from the. provisions. of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
The City Council considered a communication submitted by Aaron Frankel dated June 30, 2004
titled Letter to City Council Concerning Condo Conversion.
Planning Director Howard Zelefsky reported orally, expressing the concem over crafting a global
solution. He presented a PowerPoint report, which outlined the issues.
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Prior to calling the speakers, City Clerk Joan L. Flynn stated that in addition to the Late
Communication she announced earlier, a PowerPoint report was submitted titled Huntington Beach
Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment No. 04-01 from affected homeowners.
Aaron Frankel spoke as an affected condominium owner in opposition to the revised ordinance.
Mr. Frankel requested other affected owners that were present in the audience to stand, then read
verbatim from a PowerPoint presentation.
Terri Cole spoke about the impact on condominium owners. Ms. Cole continued reading verbatim
from the PowerPoint presentation,
Patrick Bortmann also spoke about the impact on condominium owners and continued reading
verbatim from the PowerPoint presentation.
Matthew Busser spoke about proposed solutions referring verbatim to the PowerPoint
presentation.
Renee Tarnow concluded the PowerPoint presentation by reviewing summary statements
reflecting the concerns of some affected condominium owners.
Dan Torla spoke regarding a 1984 tax bill that reflected a co-op assessment charged by the city.
Terry Davis spoke about how the condominium conversion situation has affected her.
Scott Schutzrnan referred to exhibits contained in the Late Communication submitted by Aaron.
Frankel, which was announced by the City Clerk, and requested Council to strike the affordable
housing in -lieu fees from the amendment. Mr. Schutzman stated that if Council adopts the
amended ordinance as -is, he will respond with a lawsuit.
Lisa Schick spoke regarding parking space requirements and her opinion that the requirements
are too high.
Rob Nelson spoke in support of the smoking ban on the beach ordinance. Mr. Nelson's name was
inadvertently left out during the public comments section, so Mayor Green allowed him to speak.
Mike Adams, speaking for Stewart Title, informed Council of thirty applications the title company is
processing. Mr. Adams urged Council to amend the mapping process and to consider the
affordable housing fee carefully.
City Clerk Joan L. Flynn announced another Late Communication from the last speaker regarding
his comments titled Proposed Revisions to the City's Residential Condominium Conversion
Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Jill Hardy inquired about the itemization detail of tax payments transferred from the
County — to which staff responded.
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy inquired further about the definition of "stock co-op", which of the relevant
fees has been determined at this point, the requirements for individual condominium owners
applying for a conditional use permit, and the necessity of a subdivision map. Planning Director
Howard Zelefsky responded to all of these questions.
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A further inquiry was made of City Attorney Jennifer McGrath regarding the completeness of the list
of condominium conversions that have issues, and which owners are responsible for the. lack of
compliance from a legal standpoint. Attorney McGrath responded.
Discussion ensued regarding affordable housing in -lieu fees as mentioned by speakers and the
subdivision map mentioned by Mr. Adams.
Planning Director Zelefsky stated that Planning would return with an amendment regarding the
subdivision map.
A representative of Stewart Title addressed Council regarding bonds and in -lieu fees.
Councilmember Connie Boardman suggested that the affordable housing in -lieu fees only be used
for rental units:
Councilmember Gil Coerper inquired about parking and landscape requirements as related to the
affordable housing in -lieu fees and concerns relative to county recordation.
Further discussion was held regarding variances vs. affordable housing in -lieu fees, fee
requirements prior to 1984, and the minimum requirements for affordable housing.
A motion was mace by Councilmember Coerper to approve the ordinance with the following
changes: �1) include a physical element report described in Section 235.06 subsection A as
required for the Condos not..previously converted through. the City as reflected in section.235.04
lines 3-4 which would read effective date (etc.), (2) eliminate requirements to pay the affordable
housing in -lieu fees, (3) provide a nexus report showing relationship between landscape, parking
affordable housing, (4) address if the affordable housing fees can withstand a legal challenge, and
(5) work with local legislators to create laws which prohibit the County from recording documents
without applicant providing proof that the City has approved of changes.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hardy, second Cook to approve as amended the
recommended action with an addition that the subdivision map alternative be investigated. In
addition, to add the option of accepting a bond if the owner is not able to pay the in -lieu fee.
Planning Director Zelefsky recommended a separate motion be made for the bond item.
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy agreed to remove that item from the motion on the table.
Director Zelefsky asked to clarify the motion: For city staff to come back with alternative language
to amend the subdivision ordinance for parcel map waiver procedure for this class of units?
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy responded affirmatively.
Councilmember Boardman stated that she is still concerned about homeowners having to pay out-
of-pocket.
Director Zelefsky reminded that this issue should be a separate minute action.
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City Attorney McGrath asked if all the fees would be included in this motion or just the in -lieu fees
and suggested this be clarified in the motion.
Coundimember Dave Sullivan proposed an amendment to the motion— he would like to streamline
the process, however feels that the Zoning Administrator should handle said 120 plus condos in
question, then future conversions should be handled by the Planning Commission. He also stated
that going forward, he does not feel that converters should have the opportunity to pay affordable
housing in -lieu fees rather than applying for a variance.
Mayor Pro Tem Hardy accepted this amendment.
Councilmember Debbie Cook reiterated what Councilmember Boardman had stated earlier that the
fees only be used for rental stock.
Director Zelfsky addressed Sullivan's concern about in -lieu fees by stating that the fees would only
apply to this class of units and not future conversions.
Councilmember Sullivan asked to eliminate that relevant portion of his amendment to the motion,
and Hardy agreed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hardy restated her motion.: To direct. Planning to return to Council with an
alternative'to the subdivision map and otherwise to move the recommended action amended to.
direct future applicants, who convert an apartment of less than 10 units to condominiums, to the
Planning Commission. (roll call vote to follow)
Councilmember Boardman suggested that the motion include the distinction that in -lieu fees only be
used for rental units.
Mayor Pro Tem Hardy agreed to include the aforementioned amendment as part of her motion.
Councilmember Sullivan suggested that better wording would be that staff comes back with a
subdivision map alternative for consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Hardy agreed to include the above amendment as part of her motion.
After the City Clerk read by title, a motion was made to approve as amended for Introduction
Ordinance No. 3657 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 235 of
the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Relating to Residential Condominium
Conversions," and to approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 04-01 with Findings for Approval
(Attachment No. 1 — continued on the next page).
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
FINDINGS
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.04-01
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL. — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO.04-01:
1. Zoning Text Amendment No. 04-01 to amend Chapter 235, Condominium Conversions, of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is consistent with the objectives, policies,
general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan and any applicable specific plan
because the amendments streamline entitlement processing, continue to protect existing renters
and future property owners, and establish exemptions for a certain class of units converted to
condominiums without approval by the City.
2. A community need is demonstrated for the changes proposed. The existing condominium
conversions standards are not consistent with today's conditions and the City desires to adopt
unique provisions for units converted without approval by the City.
3. Its adoption will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good zoning
practice by decreasing processing time for applicants, reducing application costs for property
owners, continuing to provide for quality development, ensuring protection of existing renters
and future property owners, providing for affordable housing or payment of an affordable
housing in -lieu fee in cases where current code can not be met, and ensuring compliance with
minimum'health and safety standards.
4. The City Council finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the environment and
is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Class 20, City Council Resolution No. 4501, which supplements the Califomia Environmental
Quality Act.
The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT Houchen
A motion was made by Boardman, second Coerper to have staff return to Council with a
mechanism to allow for the payment of the fees upon the sale of the homes so there is no out -of-.
pocket expense to the existing homeowner.
Director Zelefsky asked for clarification on the staff direction, to which Boardman clarified that she
would like staff to return to Council with a report of options.
Director Zelefsky agreed to prepare a memo to Council, in conjunction with the Attorney's Office, of
the different options that would be available.
City Attorney McGrath noted the time requirements to create such a list of options.
Cou n ci I mem be r Cook stated that in some cases, it might be better for the title company to post a
bond rather than having liens on the property.
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Director Zelefsky stated that the changes in subdivision ordinance could be available at the end of
August Council meeting, that the nexus study should return from the consultant for the first Council
meeting in September, and that staff can have the memo regarding the fees payments at the
subsequent meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: Houchen
Consent Calendar — Items Removed for Separate Discussion
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion:
(City Council) Resolution No. 2004-51 Designating the Huntington Beach Independent as the
Primary Newspaper for Publication for the City's Legal Notices
(City Council) Management Agreements with Kathy May and Jeff Whitefield (HB Outdoor
Barbecue and Snack, LLC) for Huntington Central Park Sports Complex Concession Wand
Sandi Van Amersfoorth (Stadium Club, LLC) for Concession "B"
Consent Calendar — Items Approved
On motion by Sullivan, second Boardman Council approved the following Consent Calendar items,
as recommended. The motion carried. by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Hardy (abstained on 5 Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan agenda items),
Green, Boardman, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: Houchen
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Minutes (120.65) - Approved and adopted the
minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Regular Meetings of May 17, 2004 as
written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Submitted by the City Clerk.
(City Council) Approved Budget Appropriation Revision for Building and Safety
Department's 2003-2004 Budget to Maintain Established Levels by Expanding Contract
Plan Review Services for Medium Size Projects (320.45) —Approved the budget
appropriation of $25,000 from Unappropriated General Fund account to the Department of
Building and Safety Professional Services operating expense account. Submitted by the
Building and Safety Director. Funding Source: Appropriate $25,000 from the Unappropriated
General Fund Balance to professional services operating expense account in the Department of
Building and Safety.
(City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2004-50 Approving a Side Letter to the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City and the Huntington Beach
Municipal Employees' Association (MEA) Regarding an Agency Shop Agreement
(720,20) — Adopted Resolution No. 2004-50 - "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Amending the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the
Huntington Beach Municipal Employees' Association, by Adopting the Side Letter of Agreement"
Submitted by the City Administrator. Funding Source: There is no cost associated with the side
letter.
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(City Council) Approved Final Tract Map No. 16497 of Tentative Tract Map
No. 16497 (Seacliff Palms 1 Lot Subdivision) slw Corner of Main Street and Holly Street at
19119 Main Street (Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan) —Approved Subdivision Agreement with Main
Street Townhomes, a California Corporation (420.60) 1. Approved Final Tract Map No. 16497
and accepted the offer of dedication, improvements, and bonds pursuant to findings and requirements
(ATTACHMENT NO. 1); and 2. Approved the Subdivision Agreement By and Between the City of
Huntington Beach and Main Street Townhomes HS, Inc. for Tract No. 16497 (A California
Corporation) and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. (ATTACHMENT NO.6).
Attachment No. 1 — Findings for Acceptance of Final Map (1) Final Tract Map No. 16497 is in
conformance with the California Subdivision Map Act, the City of Huntington Beach Subdivision
Ordinance and Tentative Tract Map No. 16497 Conditions of Approval, as approved by the Planning
Commission. Requirements; (1.) Acceptance of offer of dedication shall be subject to completion of
improvements and requirements shown on the final map. (2.) The City Clerk shall file the following
bonds with the City Treasurer. (a) Faithful Performance Bond No. 41006644 (Attachment No. 7); (b)
Labor and Material Bond No. 41006644 (Attachment No. 7); (c) Monument Bond No. 41006643
(Attachment No. 7). (3.) The City Clerk shall affix her signature to the map and release it for
recordation by the County of Orange. Submitted by the Planning Director. Funding Source: Not
Applicable.
(City Council) Approved the Release of Securities for Tract No.15603 Located wls of
Stewart Street at Clay Avenue (Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan) — Approved the Notice of
Acceptance of Public Improvements (Developer, Shea. Vickers Development, LLC,. a
Delaware Limited Liability Company) (420.60) —1—Accepted the improvements constructed
and dedicated for public use with Tract No. 15603; and 2. Accepted Guarantee and Warranty
Bond No. SV9966-A; the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of improvements, and
instruct the City Clerk to file the bond with the City Treasurer; and 3. Released the Faithful
PerformanceiLabor and Material Bond No. SV9966 and Monument Bond No. SV9965 pursuant
to California Government Code Section No. 66499.7(a); and 4. Instructed the City Clerk to notify
the developer, Shea Vickers Development, LLC, of this action and the City Treasurer to notify
the Surety, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, of this action; and 5. Instructed the
City Clerk to record the "Acceptance of Public Improvements" with the Orange County
Recorder. Submitted by the Public Works Director. Funding Source: Not Applicable.
(City Council) Approved the Release of Securities for Tract No. 16288 Located wis of
Holly Street nIo Main Street at 19081 Holly Street (Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan) —
Approved the. Notice of Acceptance of Public Improvements (Developer, PLC Land
Company, a California General Partnership) (420.60) —1. Accepted the improvements
constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract No. 16288; and 2. Accepted Guarantee and
Warranty Bond No. B34224585-M; the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of
improvements, and instructed the City Clerk to file the bond with the City Treasurer; and 3.
Released the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material Bond No. B34224585; and Monument
Bond No. B34224586 pursuant to California Government Code Section No. 66499.7(a); and 4.
Instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer, PLC Land Company, of this action and the City
Treasurer to notify the Surety, Gulf Insurance Company, of this action; and 5. Instructed the
City Clerk to record the "Acceptance of Public Improvements" with the Orange County
Recorder. Submitted by the Public Works Director. Funding Source: Not Applicable.
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(City Council) Approved the Release of Securities for Tract No. 16287 Located nls of
Clay Avenue Approximately 310 feet elo Holly Street at 7445, 7451, 7457 and 7465 Clay
Avenue (Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan) — Approved the Notice of Acceptance of Public
Improvements (Developer, PLC Land Company, a California General Partnership)
(420.60) —1. Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract
No. 16287; and 2. Accepted Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. B34224566-M; the security
furnished for guarantee and warranty of improvements; and instruct the City Clerk to file the
bond with the City Treasurer; and 3. Released the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material
Bond No. B34224566; and Monument Bond No. B34224566 pursuant to California Government
Code Section No. 66499.7(a); and 4. Instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer, PLC Land
Company, of this action and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, Gulf Insurance Company,
of this action; and 5. Instructed the City Clerk to record the "Acceptance of Public
Improvements" with the Orange County Recorder. Submitted by the Public Works Director.
Funding Source: Not Applicable.
(City Council) Approved the Release of Securities for Tract No. 16289 Located We Corner
of Clay Avenue and Main Street at 7303-7371 Clay Avenue (Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan)
Approved the Notice of Acceptance of Public Improvements (Developer, PLC Land
Company, a California General Partnership) (420.60) —1. Accepted the improvements
constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract No. 16289; and 2. Accepted Guarantee and
Warranty Bond No. B34224555-M; the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of
improvements, and instructed the City Clerk to file the bond with the City Treasurer; and 3.
Released the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material Bond No. B34224555; and Monument
Bond No. B34224557 pursuant to California Government Code Section No. 66499.7(a); and 4.
Instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer, PLC Land Company, of this action and the City
Treasurer to notify the Surety, Gulf Insurance Company, of this action; and S. Instructed the..
City Clerk to record the "Acceptance of Public Improvements" with the Orange County
Recorder. Submitted by the Public Works Director. Funding Source: Not Applicable.
(City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2004-51 Designating the Huntington Beach
Independent as the Primary Newspaper for Publication for the City's Legal Notices
(120.10)
Councilmember Coerper requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent
Calendar to inquire about the involvement of the Orange County Register.
City Clerk Joan L. Flynn reported on the bids and proposal for selection.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Boardman to Adopt Resolution No. 2004-51 — "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Designating Certain Newspapers
for the Publishing of Legal Notices of the City" designating the Huntington Beach Independent
as the primary newspaper for legal notices pursuant to City Charter Sections 500 and 503; and
approved continuance of the current practice of placing legal notices in the Orange County
Register (daily publication) if there is insufficient time to place the notice in the Huntington
Beach Independent provided the initiating department indicates there is an urgent need to do so
and with authorization from the Office of the City Administrator.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook
NOES: Coerper
ABSENT: Houchen
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(City Council) Approved Management Agreements with Kathy May and Jeff Whitefield
(HB Outdoor Barbecue and Snack, LLC) for Huntington Central Park Sports Complex
Concession "A" and Sandi Van Amersfoorth (Stadium Club, LLC) for Concession "B"
and Authorized the Mayor and.City Clerk to Execute both Agreements and Delegated to
the City Attorney the Authority to Decide Whether it. is in the City's Best Interest to Grant
a Possessory Interest in the Agreements. - (600.10)
Councilmember Cook requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent Calendar
to inquire about possessory interests to concessionaires.
City Attorney McGrath and Community Services Director Jim Engle reported.
There was discussion pertaining to agreements that grant possessory interests and Measure C
compliance. Staff commented and made recommendations.
On motion by Cook, second Sullivan Council approved two management agreements
Management Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and HB Outdoor Barbecue and
Snack, LLC for Operation of a Food Concession at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex with
Kathy May and Jeff Whitefield for sports concession "A" and Management Agreement Between
the City of Huntington Beach and Stadium Club, LLC for Operation of a Food Concession at the
Huntington Beach Sports Complex with Sandi Van Amersfoorth for concession °B" and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute both agreements and delegated to the City
Attorney the authority to decide whether it is in the City's best interest to grant a possessory
interest in the agreements.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: Houchen
(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3656 Amending Chapter 13.08 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code Re: Smoking on the Beach (640.10)
After City Clerk Joan L. Flynn reads by title, a motion was made by Sullivan, second Hardy to
adopt Ordinance No. 3656 - "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter
13.08 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Beach Regulations and Smoking
on the Beach." (Approved for Introduction June 21, 2004.)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Boardman
NOES: Cook
ABSENT: Houchen
Council Comments- (Not Agendized)
(City Council) Mayor announced Police Department Awards (120.85)
Mayor Cathy Green announced the Police Department's Awards for 2003.
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(City Council) Councilmember Coerper Recognized Police Chief and Fire Chief (120.85)
Councilmember Coerper thanked Police Chief Small and Fire Chief Olsen and their staffs for a
successful 4 h of July celebration.
(City Council) Councilmember Cook Announced Deployment of HBPD Officer to Iraq .(120.85)
Councilmember Cook announced that one of our HBPD Officers is being deployed to Iraq and
wished her well
(City Council) Mayor Thanked Police Chief and Fire Chief for Successful Celebration (120.85)
Mayor Green concurred with Councilmember Coerper's sentiments regarding a successful 4t' of
July celebration.
Adjournment - City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Green adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City
of Huntington Beach to Monday, July 19, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., in Room B-8 Civic Center, 2000 Main
Street Huntington Beach, California.
City Cle and ex-o is C o r e ity
Council Vt the City of Huntingto Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST:
U. City Clerk -Clerk.