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City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
4:00 P.M. - Room B-8
6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
An audiotape of the 4:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
and a videotape of the 6:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Call to Order
Mayor Hardy called the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Huntington Beach to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room B-8.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Call
Present: Hansen, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Cook
Absent: None
Public Comments
Alan Gandall, resident near Wardlow School site and President of Save Our Field, spoke
regarding Fountain Valley School District financial problems, inquired about the studies done to
determine site values, and asked that those studies be made available to the public. He offered
his assistance in resolving the issue.
The City Clerk Announced a Late Communication
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Joan L. Flynn announced a Late
Communication regarding an agenda item that had been received by her office following
distribution of the agenda packet:
PowerPoint communication submitted by the Planning Department, undated, titled Fountain Valley
School District Surplus School Site Overview.
(City Council) Study Session Held - Presentation Made by the Planning Department
Regarding the Fountain Valley School District Surplus School Site Overview (110.10)
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath announced that Real Property negotiations for the school sites
are on the Closed Session agenda, and that the study session meeting would encompass only
an overview of the topic.
Planning Director Howard Zelefsky gave a verbal presentation, referring to the PowerPoint slide
report announced earlier as a Late Communication by the City Clerk.
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Director Zelefsky announced three goals relative to this issue: to preserve as much open space
as possible, for Fountain Valley School District to gain as much funding as possible, and to
protect the playing fields to the greatest extent possible. He also announced a negotiations
deadline of July 17, 2005 unless an extension is mutually agreed upon.
Council inquiries ensued relative to current uses at the school sites, the effective expiration date
of the negotiation process, and clarification on methodology used to reach the amount of 8.6
acres, the maximum portion of the Wardlow and Lamb School sites the City is entitled to
purchase under the Naylor Act.
Motion to Recess to Closed Session — Approved
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Coerper to recess to Closed Session on the following
items. The motion carried by consensus of all present, none absent.
(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 Linda Hanson, Widow/Mark Hanson, Deceased v.
City of Huntington Beach, WCAB Case No. LBO 0368668; Claim No. COHB-05-0032.
Subject: Linda Hanson, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach (120.80)
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with
its designated representatives: Agency Negotiators: Penelope Culbreth-Graft, City
Administrator; Chuck Thomas, Acting Director of Administrative Services, Dan Villella, Finance
Officer; and Irma Youssefieh, Human Resources Manager regarding labor relations matters —
meet and confer with the following employee organizations: PMA, FMA, MSOA, and SCLEA.
Subject: Labor Relations — Meet & Confer. (120.80)
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give
instructions to the Agency's Negotiator, Deputy City Attorney Leonie Mulvihill, regarding
negotiations with Fountain Valley School District concerning the purchase of the property
located at 10251 Yorktown Avenue. Instruction will concern: Both price and terms of payment.
Subject: Real Property Negotiations regarding Purchase of Property Located at 10251
Yorktown Avenue. (120.80)
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give
instructions to the Agency's Negotiator, Deputy City Attorney Leonie Mulvihill, regarding
negotiations with Fountain Valley School District concerning the purchase of the property
located at 9191 Pioneer Drive. Instruction will concern: Both price and terms of payment.
Subject: Real Property Negotiations regarding Purchase of Property Located at 9191
Pioneer Drive. (120.80)
Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting — 6:00 P.M. — Council
Chambers.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Hansen, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Cook
Absent: None
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No Actions Taken Which Require a Reporting Pursuant to Government Code
§54957.1(a) (3) (B).
Mayor Hardy 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.
Pledge of Allegiance — Led by Mayor Jill Hardy
Invocation - Led by Reverend Peggy Price, Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
The City Clerk Announced Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Joan L. Flynn announced Late
Communications regarding agenda items that had been received by her office following
distribution of the agenda packet:
PowerPoint communication submitted by the Planning Department, undated, titled Fountain Valley
School District Surplus School Site Overview.
Communication submitted by David Guido, President, Huntington Beach Tomorrow dated July 3,
2005 titled Payment of PERS Employer Contributions (July 5, 2005 Agenda Item E-2) requesting
the City Council direct the City Administrator to provide a report, available to the public, that projects
amounts of future PERS obligations in Huntington Beach and how the City will pay for these
obligations.
Communication submitted by Steven P. Stafford dated July 5, 2005 titled RE: Item E-4 in opposition
at this time to the approval of Tract Map No. 16406.
Communication submitted by Steven P. Stafford dated July 5, 2005 titled RE. Item G-2a, which
details his concerns about the requirement for stainless steel rods in the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code relating to the Electrical Code.
Communication submitted by Sandra L. Genis dated July 5, 2005 titled Consent Calendar Item
E-5, SARX study/EIR urging Council not to enter into the proposed Memorandum of
Understanding as currently written.
The Following Additional Late Communications Were Submitted During the Meeting:
PowerPoint presentation submitted by Topper Horack, undated, titled Poseidon.
PowerPoint presentation submitted by the Information Services Department dated July 5, 2005
and titled www.surfcity-hb.org.
Presentation - Mayor Jill Hardy called on the president of the Sister City Association, Carmen
Erber, who introduced the chaperones and students visiting from our Sister Cities of Anjo,
Japan and Waitakere, New Zealand. The students gave presentations and performances for the
City Council. (160.40)
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Public Comments
Mark Bixby commended the City on the improved website. He stated that there is a problem with
the menus on the website when using other than Microsoft Explorer, and suggested including
agendas from all boards and commissions, especially the Zoning Administrator. Mr. Bixby also
suggested video archiving of Council meetings to ensure greater access to the public.
Councilmember Cook requested the previous speaker put his technical suggestions in writing to
assist staff in follow up.
Alan Gandall stated pride he felt with the City's Fourth of July events and spoke regarding the
Study Session topic, surplus school sites. Mr. Gandall reported on Naylor Act requirements and
stated his opinion that Fountain Valley School District funding issues should not be the City of
Huntington Beach's problem.
Jan Vandersloot asked Council to obtain a copy of a Poseidon survey that cited support for the
project, which he stated was referred to in the previous week's issue of the Huntington Beach
Wave. Mr. Vandersloot also stated that the survey implied there is a water shortage in Huntington
Beach and voiced his opinion that there is no water shortage in Huntington Beach.
Paul Cross congratulated Council on the success of the Sister City program. Mr. Cross spoke in
opposition to the proposed desalination plant, stating his opinion that there are better uses for the
land in Southeast Huntington Beach and that a desalination plant will hinder revitalization of that
area.
Councilmember Cook announced that the Metropolitan Water District would be considering
increased subsidies for desalination plants and urged interested parties to contact the Chairman,
Wes Bannister or to attend meetings on July 12, 2005 at Noon or July 26, 2005 at 11:30 a.m.
Herb Duysings, 36-year resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed surplus school site
purchases. He asked Council to spend money on pothole repairs. Mr. Duysings also stated
opposition to the proposed desalination project and to a $3 recycling fee charged to residents on
their monthly utility bill.
Acting Public Works Director Paul Emery reported that the recycling fees are used to pay for the
costs to manually sort and dispose of recycled goods.
Tim Geddes, Southeast Huntington Beach resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed
desalination plant and to the story in the Wave publication that referred to a survey. Mr. Geddes
asked Council to disregard the survey, to focus on the deficiencies of the Poseidon Environmental
Impact Report (EIR), and to fully consider the downside and risks of the proposed project.
Eileen Murphy spoke in opposition to the proposed desalination plant stating her concerns with the
claims made by Poseidon. Ms. Murphy urged Council to vote "Non on August 15cn
Topper Horack spoke in opposition to the proposed Poseidon plant. He presented a PowerPoint
report which outlined the negative impact of a desalination plant and the advantages of a
groundwater replenishment project. Mr. Horack also invited interested parties to visit
www.hbdesalfacts.org and gwrsystem.com for further information.
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Steve Stafford spoke regarding the agenda item relative to approval of Final Tract Map No. 16406
and what he stated was an expired insurance certificate. Mr. Stafford also spoke in opposition to
the ordinance for introduction relating to the Electrical Code and to perceived problems with
stainless steel rods, referring to his Late Communications that the City Clerk had announced earlier.
Acting Assistant City Administrator Robert F. Beardsley announced his recommendation to defer
the agenda item relating to approval of Final Tract Map No. 16406 to a date uncertain. He also
recommended approval of the ordinance for introduction relating to the Electrical Code, allowing
time to research the issue prior to adoption.
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath reported that the City has valid insurance on file for CIM/Huntington,
LLC.
Laurel Sobie spoke in opposition to the proposed Poseidon desalination project, asking Council to
consider the needs of the citizens. She inquired why other cities are not competing for this project.
Sandy Genis stated her opposition to the Consent Calendar item relating to a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the cities of Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach
and the Orange County Transportation Agency, stating that the item would not comply with CEQA.
She referred to her Late Communication, which was announced earlier by the City Clerk, and stated
there were inadequacies with the original Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Ms. Genis urged
Council not to enter into the MOU as currently prepared.
Larry Porter spoke in opposition to the proposed Poseidon desalination project alleging Poseidon
is disseminating false information.
Ralph Guida, affiliated with DOGSTOP, voiced concerns with the recently adopted ordinance
relating to the Southern California Edison property and asked Council to pursue a workable solution
for all involved.
Russell Goodwin, affiliated with DOGSTOP, reported to Council on what he stated are potential
safety issues resulting from reduced space for dogs and children to use together. He encouraged
Council to negotiate a more flexible agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE).
Murray McDole stated his opposition to the prohibition of dog walking in SCE parks, thanked
Councilmember Bohr for voting against adoption of the related ordinance and contended a lack of
sufficient notice to local residents. Mr. McDole further stated that the land in question has been
used for dog walking for over 20 years, and asked Council why a change is necessary.
Councilmember Cook commented that she and others would continue to work with Southern
California Edison in an effort to persuade them to change their point of view.
Alan Thaler reported that the DOGSTOP group met since the last City Council meeting and
thanked Councilmembers Hansen, Green and Bohr and City Attorney McGrath for attending. Mr.
Thaler reported he has followed up in writing with SCE regarding residents' concerns.
Kathryn Segal, 20-year resident near Lagenbeck Park and affiliated with DOGSTOP, stated her
opposition to the recently adopted ordinance related to SCE parklands.
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(City Council) Councilmembers Reported on 3`d Battalion, 1st Marines (3/1) Committee
Updates and Events (110.20)
Councilmember Coerper reported on donations to the 3/1 Committee and clarified appropriate
language for check endorsements: "City of Huntington Beach 3/1 Committee". Mayor Pro Tem
Sullivan reported on the Fourth of July event for the Marines, commended the Beef Palace for
monetary donations and donations of 200 steaks, and thanked Cindy Cross, Picnic Co -Chair,
and all volunteers who assisted with the picnic. Councilmembers Green and Coerper and
Mayor Hardy also thanked all volunteers and the Fourth of July Board for their efforts.
The Mayor announced the rebroadcast schedule for the parade: Every Thursday in July at 4:00
p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Time Warner's Channel 6.
(City Council) Announcement Made by Councilmember Keith Bohr of the Individual
Appointment of Andrew Weiss to the Finance Board (110.20)
Councilmember Bohr made the above announcement.
(City Council) Approved the Re -appointments of Matthew V. Hunt and Daniel P. Gooch to
the Personnel Commission Effective July 1, 2005 with a Term to Expire June 30, 2009 (110.20)
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Bohr to approve the re -appointments of Matthew V.
Hunt and Daniel P. Gooch to the Personnel Commission with a term effective July 1, 2005
through June 30, 2009 as recommended by Council Liaisons: Mayor Pro Tem Dave Sullivan
and Councilmembers Gil Coerper and Keith Bohr. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hansen (out of room)
(City Council) Presentation of West Nile Virus Update Made by Dr. Peter Green, City
Liaison to Orange County Vector Control and Michael Hearst from the Orange County
Vector Control District (520.85)
Dr. Peter Green and Mr. Michael Hearst reported on the effect of West Nile Virus on the animal and
human populations and encouraged the use of window screens, mosquito repellant, and the
elimination of pools of water. In response to a Council inquiry, Mr. Hearst stated his opinion that the
increase in salt water in the Bolsa Chica marsh resulting from the restoration will reduce the
breeding grounds for mosquitoes that can carry West Nile Virus.
(City Administrator's Report) Acting Assistant City Administrator Robert F. Beardsley
Requested a Report from the Police and Fire Chiefs on the Fourth of July Events (100.30)
Acting Assistant City Administrator Robert F. Beardsley asked the Police Chief and the Fire
Chief to report on the Fourth of July events. Police Chief Ken Small reported that the parade
viewing "staking out" and the fireworks show ran smoothly with very few arrests, and
congratulated the Fourth of July Committee.
Fire Chief Duane Olson also reported on the success of the events, noting some issues with
controlling illegal fireworks and stating over 6,000 pieces were confiscated. Chief Olson also
noted support from RACES and CERT, changes in staffing on the City streets, on the beach,
and downtown, and thanked the Fourth of July committee.
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(City Administrator's Report) Information Services Department Presented the Official
New Surf City Website (100.30)
Acting Information Services Director Behzad Zamanian introduced the City's Webmaster, Tony
Porter. Mr. Porter gave a live demonstration of the Surf City website, which is the official City
website. He also explained the architecture and design of the site referring to a PowerPoint
report titled www.surfcity-hb.org and announced some future site enhancements.
Counciimembers inquired about system security, made suggestions for enhancements such as
posting a calendar of meetings and increasing compatibility with alternative web browsers, and
commended the Information Services Department on their work.
(City Attorney's Report) Litigation Filed in June 2005 (100.30)
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath reported on the following litigation filed by the City Attorney's Office
in June 2005:
1. Cross -Complaint filed on June 10, 2005 naming Sunrise Senior Living Services, Inc., Sunrise
Senior Living Management, Inc., Sunrise Assisted Living of Huntington Beach, Laura Ellis in
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 05CC05802, Vera Galitzen v. City of Huntington Beach;
AND
2. Cross -Complaint filed on June 24, 2005 naming Steve Cervantes Construction, Cervantes Trust,
Deobrah Cervantes, Steve Cervantes in Orange County Superior Court Case No. 05CC06285,
Judith Hinz v. City of Huntington Beach.
Consent Calendar — Items Removed for Separate Discussion
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion:
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Minutes
(City Council) The Finance Department to Approve the Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS) Lump Sum Prepayment Request for Fiscal Year 2005-2006
(City Council) Continued from June 20, 2005 - Final Tract Map Number 16406 - The Strand at
Downtown Huntington Beach 1 Lot Subdivision (Located at blocks 104 and 105 Bounded by
Pacific Coast Highway, Sixth Street, Walnut Avenue and the alley between Fifth Street and
Main Street) — Subdivision Agreement between the City and CIM/Huntington, LLC
(City Council) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Cities of Costa Mesa,
Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach and the Orange County Transportation Agency
Garfield/Gisler Bridge Study (Master Plan of Arterial Highways {MPAH))
Consent Calendar — Items Approved
On motion by Green, second Coerper Council approved the following Consent Calendar items, as
recommended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Green (abstain from Professional Services
Contracts to AESCO Technologies, Inc., Harrington Geotechnical Engineering, Inc.,
and Smith -Emery Laboratories, Inc.), Bohr, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved Affordable Housing Agreement between
the City Council/Redevelopment Agency and Harbinger Homes, Inc. for an 8-Unit
Attached Townhome Project Located at the Southwest Corner of Delaware Street and
Garfield Avenue (600.30) — Approved the Declaration of Conditions, Covenants and
Restrictions for Property (Resale Restrictions) By and Between the City of Huntington Beach
City Council/Redevelopment Agency and Harbinger Homes, Inc., and authorized the
Mayor/Agency Chair, Executive Director, and City Clerk to sign and execute (Attachment No. 1).
Submitted by the Planning Director. Funding Source: Not Applicable.
(City Council) Approved Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Contract between the
City and Scott Fazekas Associates, Inc. for Plan Review Services (600.10) — 1. Approved the
Contract Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Scott Fazekas
& Associates for Plan Review Services and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Contract; and 2. Authorized the Director of Building and Safety to expend $50,000 for Professional
Services for plan review services out of 10055201.69365. Submitted by the Building and Safety
Director. Funding Source: Existing approved appropriation in the Professional Services budget
(business unit number 10055201.69365).
(City Council) Adopted Resolution Number 2005-43 Approving Residential Parking Permit
District "G" (St. Paul Circle) (560.40) — Adopted Resolution Number 2005-43 - "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing Parking Permit
District "G" within the City of Huntington Beach." Submitted by the Acting Public Works Director.
Funding Source: The provisions of Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 10.42 require
that the residents choosing to participate in the residential parking permit district pay a
proportionate share of the cost to establish the district. Typical costs include, but are not limited
to, installation of signs, curb markings, staff time to issue permits, and administrative costs to
create the district.
(City Council) Approved Professional Services Contracts to AESCO Technologies, Inc.,
Harrington Geotechnical Engineering, Inc., and Smith -Emery Laboratories, Inc. for
Professional Testing and Inspection Services (600.10) — Approved and authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington
Beach and AESCO Technologies, Inc. (in the amount of $1 million); Professional Services
Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Harrington Geotechnical Engineering, Inc.
(in the amount of $1 million); and Professional Services Contract Between the City of
Huntington Beach and Smith -Emery Laboratories, Inc. (in the amount of $1 million); for
professional testing and inspection services. Submitted by the Acting Public Works Director.
Funding Source: Funds are available within budgeted capital improvement projects. Additional
Council authorization will be requested for unbudgeted projects, as necessary.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved and Adopted Minutes as Amended
(120.65)
Mayor Pro Tern Sullivan requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent
Calendar to clarify his votes on the May 16, 2005 legislation pending item. He asked his votes
to be recorded as "No" on safe harbor language in the Federal Energy Bill and "Yes" on AB 14
(Harman) Condo Conversions and SB 926 (Florez) Sewer Sludge.
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A motion was made by Sullivan, second Coerper to approve and adopt the minutes of the City
Council/Redevelopment Agency Regular meetings of May 16 as amended and June 6, 2005 as
written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Authorized the Finance Department to Approve the Public Employees
Retirement System (PERS) Lump Sum Prepayment Request for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 (310.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the Finance Officer transmitting the
following Statement of Issue: The Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is offering a
3.66% discount to agencies that pay 100% of the employer's contribution for the 2005-2006
PERS fiscal year. Funding Source: Cash is available within the various funds that usually have
PERS obligations. Any amounts paid prior to the obligation date for these benefits in the fiscal
year 2005-2006 are considered prepayments of expenses and can be refunded if necessary.
Mayor Pro Tem Sullivan requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent
Calendar to speak about PERS funding issues, previous Council votes, and his opposition to
past increases.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Green to authorize Daniel T. Villella, CPA, Finance
Officer to approve the Public Employees Retirement System Lump Sum Payment Request for
Fiscal Year 2005-2006 authorizing the lump sum prepayment of PERS Retirement Employer's
Contribution in the amount of $9,186,409 for Safety employees and $2,811,513 for
Miscellaneous employees to be paid by July 15, 2005. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Continued to a Date Uncertain - Final Tract Map Number 16406 - The
Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach 1 Lot Subdivision (Located at blocks 104 and 105
Bounded by Pacific Coast Highway, Sixth Street, Walnut Avenue and the alley, between
Fifth Street and Main Street) — Subdivision Agreement between the City and
CIM/Huntington, LLC (420.60)
The City Council considered a communication from the Planning Director transmitting the
following Statement of Issue: Final Tract Map No. 16406, located at blocks 104 and 105 at
Downtown Huntington Beach (Bounded by Pacific Coast Hwy., Sixth St., Walnut Ave. and the
alley between Fifth St. and Main St.) is being submitted for City Council approval.
Mayor Hardy requested this item be removed from the Consent Calendar to announce it would
be deferred to a date uncertain at the request of staff.
(City Council) Approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Cities of
Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach and the Orange County
Transportation Agency Garfield/Gisler Bridge Study (Master Plan of Arterial Highways
(MPAH)) (800.45)
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The City Council considered a communication from the Acting Public Works Director
transmitting the following Statement of Issue: The Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) has initiated a process to complete preliminary engineering and supplemental
environmental analyses of the potential Garfield Avenue/Gisler Avenue bridge over the Santa
Ana River. OCTA has requested that the City of Huntington Beach participate in the process as
an affected agency and formally approve that participation by executing a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU). Funding Source: Staff resources needed to fulfill the MOU obligations
can be provided within the current scope of duties and budget of the Public Works Department.
Councilmember Cook requested this item be removed from the Consent Calendar to ask for
clarification from staff.
Acting Assistant City Administrator Robert F. Beardsley reported and stated that the staff
recommendation remains the same. Acting Public Works Director Paul Emery reported on the
2002 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and the recirculation of the Supplemental EIR, stating
that he would investigate and report back to Council regarding the process. Planning Director
Howard Zelefsky and Transportation Manager Bob Stachelski also reported.
Councilmember Green commented on OCTA records and the funds other cities have dedicated
to this study, urging approval of the MOU so that Huntington Beach can also participate in the study.
A motion was made by Cook, second Coerper to postpone any decision on this item to the next
scheduled City Council meeting. The second to the motion subsequently withdrew his second.
Further discussion ensued relative to costs, upcoming board meetings, and potential litigation
concerns. Direction was given to staff to investigate the process relating to recirculation of the
2002 Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
A motion was made by Hansen, second Coerper to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute
the Memorandum of Understanding among Cities of Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley and
Huntington Beach and the Orange County Transportation Agency regarding Measure M Growth
Management Area (GMA) Funding and Agency Responsibilities for the Garfield/Gisler Bridge
Crossing over the Santa Ana River Preliminary Engineering and Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report (PUSEIR). The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Bohr
NOES: Cook
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3718 Amending Chapters 2.08, 2.16, 2.72, 2.76, 2.101,
2.107, and 3.02 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to Update the language and Terms
Used therein and Modify References to the Department of Administrative Services (700.10)
After the City Clerk read by title, a motion was made by Coerper, second Green to adopt
Ordinance Number 3718 - "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapters
2.08, 2.16, 2.72, 2.76, 2.101, 2.107 and 3.02 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to Update
the Language and Terms Used Therein and Modify References to the Department of
Administrative Services." (Approved for introduction June 20, 2005.) The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(City Council) Adopt by Reference the 2004 California Electrical Code - Approved for
Introduction Ordinance No. 3719 Amending Chapter 17.48 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code Relating to the Electrical Code — Scheduled Public Hearing for July 18,
2005 (640.15)
After the City Clerk read by title, a motion was made by Coerper, second Bohr to
1. Approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3719 for the adoption of the 2004 amended
edition of the California Electrical Code by roll call vote - Ordinance No. 3719 - "An Ordinance
of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 17.48 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code Relating to the Electrical Code"
and
2. Set a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 3719 for the July 18, 2005 City Council Meeting
per Government Code Section 50022. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Hardy requested a staff presentation at the July 18, 2005 meeting.
Adjournment — City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Hardy adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City
of Huntington Beach at 8:58 p.m. to Monday, July 18, 2005, at 4:00 p.m., in Room B-8 Civic Center,
2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California.
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