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Minutes
Council/RDA Meeting
City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, April 03, 2006
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 Sullivan called the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Huntington Beach to order at 4:06 p.m. in Room B-8.
Present: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hansen, Cook, and Hardy.
Absent: None.
The City Clerk Announced No Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Joan L. Flynn announced no
Late Communications regarding Study Session or Closed Session items were received
by her office following distribution of the agenda packet.
Public Comments Regarding the 4:00 P.M. Portion of the Meeting
Merrilee Madrigal, Director of the HB River Park Foundation, spoke regarding a Closed
Session item, stating there is no current pending litigation. She described the history
of flooding and drainage problems pertaining to the item, and stated she does not expect
the City to pay the court's filing fee.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Study Session Held - A Review Given of the
Proposed Preliminary 2006/2007 Capital Improvement Program and the Proposed
Allocation of Redevelopment Funds Received as Participation in the Waterfront
Residential Project (320.40)
City Administrator Penny Culbreth-Graft introduced the topic and explained that Deputy
City Administrator Paul Emery would present a PowerPoint report. Deputy Emery
reported on the Z006/2007 identified Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects
including those related to arterial streets, the City Hall retrofit, water facilities, park
upgrades, sidewalk maintenance, sewer lines, the Talbert Lake diversion, and traffic
signals. He explained approximately $19 million would be received by the City as a
participation payment in the Hilton Residential project. He stated that with $4 million
already committed to the City Hall retrofit, staff recommends $7.5 million be allocated for
capital projects and $7.5 million for redevelopment projects.
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Mayor Sullivan inquired about proposed Art Center improvements. Deputy Emery
reported fighting technology has improved since the last renovation, and the fire safety
equipment needs to be upgraded. Councilmember Hansen inquired about proposed
downtown improvements and the closing of Main Street. Deputy Emery explained the
improvements are not Main Street specific in the first phase of work. Councilmember
Hardy inquired about storm drain improvements on 22nd Street. Deputy Emery and
Deputy Director of Public Works, Dave Webb, described the improvements and
explained it is a watershed area. Mayor Sullivan asked about the proposed Heil/Gothard
water quality basin improvements, and Deputy Emery described the drainage
enhancements and water quality improvements. Deputy Webb explained this project
would affect several parks and areas.
Deputy Emery resumed his PowerPoint report by describing recommended
redevelopment projects including Blufftop Park restrooms, Pier buildings, and a visitors'
kiosk. Councilmember Cook inquired about revenue received by the City for leasing of
the Pier buildings. Deputy Emery stated revenues would be allocated to the General
Fund. In response to an inquiry, Economic Development Director Stanley Smalewitz
explained projects listed together on the PowerPoint presentation pertaining to the Surf
Museum and to affordable housing are, in fact, separate items.
Further discussion was held amongst Council and staff pertaining to I-eBard Park, the
City's eligibility for solar rebates, and the downtown pedestrian route project. Mayor
Sullivan voiced his opinion that the City is lacking visible visitor parking in the downtown
area. He stated his concern with possible hidden costs relating to the Blufftop
Park restrooms project. Councilmember Bohr requested that entry nodes be added
to the list of projects, and stated support for restrooms at Blufftop Park. Mayor Pro Tern
Coerper stated his preference for permanent and additional restrooms in the downtown
area. Councilmember Green suggested staff investigate different types of restrooms,
such as self -sanitizing. City Administrator Culbreth-Graft reported on research done in
that area. Councilmember Cook stated her preference for restrooms lower on the beach
rather than on the bluff top.
Motion to Recess to Closed Session - Approved
A motion was made by Coerper, second Bohr to recess to Closed Session on the
following items. The motion carried by the 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 Chris Bloom v. City of
Huntington Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 05CCO2411. Subject:
Chris Bloom v. City of Huntington Beach. (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 titles of the litigation are: Actions to Recover Cleanup
Costs: City of Huntington Beach v. State of California, OCSC Case No.
05CC00118; City of Huntington Beach v. POA, USDC Case No. SA01 -1 125JVS; and
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. City of Huntington Beach, USDC Case No. SA03-
1154JVS. Subject: Actions to Recover Cleanup Costs (Gun Range): City of
Huntington Beach v. State of California; City of Huntington Beach v. POA; and
Scottsdale Insurance v. City of Huntington Beach. (120.80)
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(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 Merrilee Madrigal v. City of
Huntington Beach, Landscape By Hiro, Inc., Real Parties in Interest; Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 05CC00029. Subject: Madrigal v. City of Huntington
Beach, Landscape By Hiro, Inc., Real Parties in Interest (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; Bob Hall, Deputy City Administrator; Dan Villella, Finance Director;
Renee Mayne, Chief Negotiator; and Irma Youssefieh, Human Resources Manager
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 and Confer. (120.80)
Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 6:06 P.M.
Present: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hansen, Cook, and Hardy.
Absent: None.
Pledge of Allegiance/Flag Salute - Led by Councilmember Hardy
Invocation - Led by Father Christian Mondor, Saints Simon and Jude
The City Clerk Announced Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Joan L. Flynn announced the
following Late Communications regarding agenda items received by her office following
distribution of the agenda packet:
Communication submitted by Steve Stafford dated April 2, 2006 requesting the Consent
Calendar item pertaining to a Professional Services Contract with URS Corporation be
pulled from the agenda for further review. A Certificate of Liability Insurance submitted
by Ross Cranmer, Director of Building and Safety providing an updated policy expiration
date for the URS Corporation contract.
Communication submitted by Councilmember Jill Hardy, Chair, Intergovernmental
Relations Committee dated April 3, 2006 and titled AB 2015 - South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) - Members notating the substantive changes to the
amended version of AB 2015.
Communication submitted by James C. Hughes of McKenna Long & Aldridge, Attorneys
at Law, counsel to Bella Terra Associates, dated April 3, 2006 and titled Bella Terra
Shopping Center, Specific Plan No. 13, Proposed Zoning Text Amendment 05-03 to
Specific Plan No. 13 requesting Council continue to a future date consideration of
Ordinance No. 3728.
Presentation - Mayor Dave Sullivan called on Janeen Laudenback, Superintendent of
Recreation, Human and Cultural Services who introduced Jim McLaughlin from Tarbell
Realty. Mr. McLaughlin recognized major contributors and presented a check for
$5,000 to the Mayor for the Project Self -Sufficiency (PS-S) Foundation. (160.40)
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Presentation - Mayor Dave Sullivan introduced Huntington Beach Police Officers' Board
Member, Officer Corwin Bales, and members of the Huntington Beach Police Officers
Association (HBPOA) and Huntington Beach Firefighters Association (HBFA) Guns and
Hoses Golf Tournament. A check in the amount of $50,000 was presented to the family
of Mark Hanson, a Huntington Beach Police Officer who died last year. The money was
raised from the HBPOA/HBFA Guns and Hoses Golf Tournament to help defray
educational costs for the three Hanson children. (160.40)
Public Comments
Dr. Susan Dever, affiliated with South Bay Cities Council of Governments, spoke
regarding the agenda item pertaining to recommendations by the City
Council Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC). She stated the first hearing for
the amended AB 2015 (Lieu) has been postponed, and asked Council not to take a
position on the item tonight.
Stephanie Morley, representing the Huntington Beach Children's Needs Task Force,
spoke regarding the American Youth Character Awards. She described the criteria to
qualify for the awards and the nomination form. Ms. Morley stated nominations forms
are due April 14th, and nominees would be honored at Pier Plaza on May 20th.
James C. Hughes spoke regarding the agenda item pertaining to Ordinance No. 3728
and a letter he said he submitted to Council. Mr. Hughes asked Council to continue the
item to a later meeting and requested that the suggestions he had made at an earlier
Council meeting be considered again.
Bree Rombi, affiliated with Habitat for Humanity, described students' efforts to promote
affordable housing for families in need. She asked elected officials and residents to
support Habitat for Humanity.
City Administrator Culbreth-Graft announced a workshop scheduled for May 15, 2006
at 4:00 p.m. during which Council will discuss affordable housing.
Steve Stafford spoke in opposition to the approval of the Consent Calendar item
pertaining to a Professional Services Contract with URS Corporation. He voiced
concerns with the expenses of retrofitting. He also spoke regarding the agenda item
pertaining to Ordinance No. 3728, stating his opinion it should be approved tonight.
Mr. Stafford stated concerns with graffiti on the wall of his friend's home.
Doug Turner presented a copy of a drawing of the Golden Bear venue to Council. He
spoke about events held and acts that performed at the old club. He asked citizens to
sign a petition to reinstate the Golden Bear. Petitions will be available from Mr. Turner
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Wal-Mart on weekends and holidays.
Councilmember Cook addressed the previous speaker, stating that the City is not in the
business of developing projects and suggested he find a developer in the City who
would like to pursue the project.
(City Council) Mayor Pro Tern Coerper Reported on 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine
Regiment (110.10)
Mayor Pro Tern Coerper welcomed home members of the "3/1" and thanked Mayor
Sullivan and Cindy Cross for delivering care packages to Camp Pendleton.
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(City Council) Announcement Made by Mayor Sullivan of the Appointment of
Councilmember Cook for an Additional Term as Representative to the City's 64th
District Seat on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Regional Council (120.20)
Councilmember Green suggested Councilmember Cook serve on the Housing
Committee if she is reappointed to SCAG. She stated her opinion that housing and
transportation issues are critical for the City.
Councilmember Cook clarified that Mayor Pro Tern Coerper serves on the Housing
Committee. She explained that the President of SCAG appoints Transportation
Committee members.
Mayor Pro Tem Coerper inquired about the term of the appointment. Mayor
Sullivan replied that the term is two years. Councilmember Cook clarified the appointee
is selected by Council.
Councilmember Green asked for further clarification on committee appointments for
Regional Committee members. Councilmember Cook responded, stating her opinion
that SCAG has a need for individuals to serve on the Energy and Environment
Committees.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Hardy to approve the assignment by Mayor
Sullivan of Debbie Cook to an additional two-year term as the City's 64th District
representative to the SCAG Regional Council. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Coerper, Sullivan, Hansen, Cook, and Hardy
NOES: Green
Consent Calendar - Items Removed for Separate Discussion
(City Council) Execution of the Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Huntington
Beach and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) for Phase 2 of the Bushard
Sewer Trunk Installation Project.
Consent Calendar - Items approved
A motion was made by Coerper, second Hardy to approve the following Consent
Calendar items, as recommended: The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hansen, Cook, and Hardy
(Councilmembers Bohr and Hardy abstained from the March 20, 2006
Regular Meeting minutes.)
NOES: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved and Adopted Minutes (120.65) -
Approved and adopted the minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Regular
Meeting of March 6, 2006 and the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting
of March 20, 2006 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Submitted by the
City Clerk.
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(City Council) Accepted and Appropriated $227,000 in Federal Transportation
Enhancement Activities (TEA) Grant Funds and Award Beach Boulevard Parkway
Landscape Enhancement Project, CC-1229 and the Beach Boulevard Water Main
Replacement Project, CC-1238 (Beach Blvd. between Ellis and Talbert) to 4-Con
Engineering, Inc. (340.70) - 1) Approved project plans and specifications; and 2)
Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by 4-Con Engineering,
Inc., in the amount of $999,893.00 for the Beach Boulevard Parkway Landscape
Enhancement, CC-1229, and the Beach Boulevard Water Main Replacement, CC-1238,
projects; and 3) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract
in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 4) Accepted the additional grant funds,
appropriate $227,000 to the project and add $227,000 to estimated revenue for Fund
890, TEA grant. Submitted by the Public Works Director. Funding Source: Funds for
the landscape portion (CC-1229) are available from a Federal Transportation
Enhancement Activities (TEA) Program grant. An initial grant for $285,000 is budgeted,
and an additional grant commitment of $227,000 was recently received and must be
appropriated. All funds are in TEA grant, Beach Boulevard Landscaping, Street
Improvements 89090003.82300.
(City Council) Approved Appropriation of Anticipated Grant Funds From the
Department of Homeland Security and Authorized the Fire Chief to Execute the
Agreement Between the City of Santa Ana and the City of Huntington Beach
Allowing the City to Accept Funding From the Federal Urban Area Security
Initiative (UASI) Grant for Federal Fiscal Year 2005 (340.70) - 1) Accepted the UASI
Grant between the City of Santa Ana and the City of Huntington Beach for federal fiscal
year 2005; and 2) Approved and authorized the Fire Chief to execute the Agreement for
Transfer or Purchase of Equipment/Services or for Reimbursement of Training Costs for
FY05 Urban Areas Security Initiative (USAI) between the City of Santa Ana and the City
of Huntington Beach allowing the City to accept funding from the Federal Urban Area
Security Initiative (UASI) grant for 2005; and 3) Approved the appropriation of up to
$600,000 to be reimbursed by the grant from the Department of Homeland Security via
the City of Santa Ana. Submitted by the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police. Funding
Source: Grant funds not anticipated in the original FY 2005/06 city budget, estimated to
be up to $600,000, will be fully reimbursed by the grant from the Department of
Homeland Security. No other matching or in -kind City funds are required for this grant.
A new business unit will be established for this funding.
(City Council) Received and Filed the 230 Park Impact Fee Annual Report for
Fiscal Year 2004-2005 (310.10) - Received and filed the 230 Park Impact Fee Annual
Report - Fiscal Year 2004-2005. Submitted by the Community Services Director.
Funding Source: Not applicable.
(City Council) Approved Project Plans and Specifications and Awarded Contract
in the Amount of $697,195 to Lonerock, Inc. for the Michael Drive Storm Drain By -
Pass Project, CC-1166 (Located in the Newland Enhancement Area) (600.60) - 1)
Approved the project plans and specifications; and 2) Accepted the lowest responsive
and responsible bid submitted by Lonerock, Inc., in the amount of $697,195.00 for the
Michael Drive Storm Drain By -Pass Project, CC-1166; and 3) Authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Submitted by the Public Works Director and the Director of Economic Development.
Funding Source: Funds in the amount of $696,200 are budgeted for the project in
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Storm Drain Repairs, Drainage
Improvements Account No. 86288007.82600. Funds in the amount of $150,000 are
available for the water line relocation in the Water Fund, Water Main Replacements
50691006.82100. The total project cost is estimated at $845,000, which includes project
management, inspection and supplemental expenses.
(City Council) Authorized Expenditure of $30,770 and Approved the Professional
Services Contract with URS, Corporation for Geotechnical Engineering Design
Services for the Seismic Strengthening of the Civic Center Tower (600.10) - 1)
Approved the Agreement and Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Professional Services Contract Between The City of Huntington Beach and URS
Corporation, for Geotechnical Engineering Services for Seismic Strengthening of the
Civic Center; and 2) Authorized the Director of Building and Safety to expend $30,770
for Professional Services for geotechnical engineering services for design of seismic
strengthening of the civic center tower. Submitted by the Building and Safety Director.
Funding Source: Funds are available in Building and Safety Department business unit
81655101.62000.
(City Council) Accepted the Resignation of Marney Fairchild from the Human
Relations Task Force, and Approved the Appointment of Susan Delarue to the
Human Relations Task Force With a Term to Expire December 31, 2009 (110.20) -
Accepted the resignation of Marney Fairchild and approved the appointment of Susan
Delarue to the Human Relations Task Force with a term to expire December 31, 2009,
as recommended by Mayor Pro Tern Gil Coerper and City Councilmember Debbie
Cook. Submitted By: Director of Community Services. Funding Source: Not
applicable.
(City Council) Approved and Authorized Execution of the Cooperative Agreement
Between the City of Huntington Beach and the Orange County Sanitation District
(OCSD) for Phase 2 of the Bushard Sewer Trunk Installation Project (600.25)
The City Council considered a communication from the Public Works Director
transmitting the following Statement of Issue: A cooperative agreement between the
City and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) has been drafted, for the
remaining construction of the Bushard Sewer Trunk project. Funding Source: No
funding necessary for this action. The City will be reimbursed for required inspection
and any damage to City infrastructure.
Councilmember Hansen requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent
Calendar to ask for clarification on any differences in the agreement from Phase I of the
project. Public Works Director Robert F. Beardsley described some of the differences
and clarified that a series of conditions were added to the agreement pertaining to traffic
control measures, changes of scope, and work progress.
Mayor Pro Tern Coerper asked about funding required from the City. Director Beardsley
stated any funds expended by the City would be reimbursed by the Sanitation District.
Councilmember Green inquired about the contractor, and Director Beardsley confirmed
the contractor has not changed.
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A motion was made by Hansen, second Coerper to approve and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Cooperative Agreement by and Between The City of
Huntington Beach and the Orange County Sanitation District for the Bushard Sewer
Trunk Installation. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Coerper, Sullivan, Hansen, Cook, and Hardy
NOES: Green
(City Council) Approved a City Council Position on Legislation Pending Before the
Federal, State, or Regional Governments as Recommended by the City Council
Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) - Motion Failed to Oppose AB 2015
(640.90)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Jill Hardy, Chair,
Intergovernmental Relations Committee, on behalf of members, Mayor Pro Tern Gil
Coerper and Councilmember Don Hansen transmitting the following: Statement of
Issue: Approve a City Council position as recommended by the City Council
Intergovernmental Relations Committee on legislation pending before a federal, state, or
regional government, and authorize the Mayor to communicate the City's position to the
elected members of the federal or state legislature, or regional body.
Councilmember Hardy gave an oral report, suggesting the vote on AB 2015 be deferred
to a date uncertain.
Councilmember Cook asked that her vote be recorded as "No" on item No. 1, ACR 131
(Harman).
A motion was made by Hardy, second Coerper to:
1. SUPPORT ACR 131 (Harman) - A resolution declaring The Huntington Beach
International Surfing Museum as the official surfing museum of California - As
introduced.
2. SUPPORT the League of California Cities Prop 42 Resolution, and direct staff to
prepare a similar resolution, and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution on the City
Council's behalf.
3. DIRECT STAFF to prepare a letter to our Federal Legislators in support of a request
by the Orange County Water District for Federal funding for the Ground Water
Replenishment System. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hansen, Cook (No on item No. 1, ACR
131) and Hardy
NOES: None
Councilmember Green and Councilmember Hansen stated their reasons for supporting
an OPPOSE position on AB 2015.
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Councilmember Cook stated she supports Los Angeles County adding a seat to the
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Board, or that Council take a
neutral position AB 2015.
Councilmember Hardy stated she supports increasing the SCAQMD Board membership
by one (Los Angeles County).
Councilmember Hansen asked the individual who spoke earlier in Pubic Comments, Dr.
Susan Dever, to comment further on AB 2015. Ms. Dever explained that the structure of
the Los Angeles County region of the SCAQMD is unique. She stated the current
structure results in a representative from the City of Los Angeles consistently holding the
Board Chair due to population size.
Mayor Pro Tern Coerper asked Ms. Dever what action she would like Council
to approve, and how approval of AB2015 would impact Orange County. Ms. Dever
explained the action desired by Council, in the order of preference, would be to
support, take a neutral position, or to postpone the decision. She also stated Orange
County would gain one government representative if AB 2015 were approved.
Councilmember Green asked the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) representative to speak. Deborah Reed voiced her opposition to AB 2015,
stating there are no air quality issues that are driving factors to add members to the
board.
Councilmember Hardy stated she would abstain from the vote in order to wait for a
compromise on the issue.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Green to OPPOSE AB 2015 as introduced and
as amended. The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Sullivan, and Hansen
NOES: Bohr, Coerper, and Cook
ABSTAIN: Hardy
A motion was made by Coerper, second Cook to take a NEUTRAL position on AB 2015.
The motion was subsequently withdrawn.
(City Council) Approved for Introduction Ordinance No. 3732 Amending Chapter
17.58 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Hazardous Materials
(520.20)
A motion was made by Green, second Bohr to after City Clerk read by title, approve
Introduction of Ordinance No. 3732, An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending Chapter 17.58 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to
Hazardous Materials. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hansen, Cook, and Hardy
NOES: None
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(City Council) Approved for Introduction Ordinance No. 3728 Amending Specific
Plan No. 13 - The Crossings at Huntington Beach (Bella Terra) by Adding City
Council Notification and Appeal Language to Sections 2.0 (Administration), 2.3
(Site Plan Review), and 2.4 (Parcel Maps) and Adding a Legal Description and
Limit the Application of the Amendment to the Montgomery Ward's Parcel (Phase
2) - (Zoning Text Amendment No. 05-03) (450.30)
Councilmember Hansen stated reasons for opposing the Recommended Action
including a need for greater dialogue with the developer.
Councilmember Green stated her reasons for supporting the Recommended Action
including the status as a redevelopment project.
Councilmember Cook inquired about the changes in language requested by the
developer. Councilmember Hansen responded, stating his opinion that the concern is
with the process of approving projects in the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Coerper asked the City Administrator to describe how this ordinance
would change Council oversight. Administrator Culbreth-Graft explained the notification
and appeal process would be changed by the ordinance. She also described how staff
reviewed the language changes requested, and stated the staff recommendation did not
change.
Councilmember Bohr stated his reasons for supporting the Recommended Action
including differences in interpretation when considering Specific Plan conditions.
A motion was made by Bohr, second Hardy to after City Clerk read by title, approve
Introduction of Ordinance No. 3728, An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending Specific Plan 13 (The Crossings at Huntington Beach Specific Plan) by
Adding City Council Notification and Appeal Language to Sections 2.0 - Administration,
2.3 - Site Plan Review, and 2.4 - Parcel Maps (Zoning Text Amendment No. 05-03).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Cook, and Hardy
NOES: Sullivan, and Hansen
(City Council) Approved for Introduction Ordinance No. 3733 Deleting Chapter
5.52 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Motion Picture Theater
Permits (420.10)
A motion was made by Green, second Coerper to after City Clerk read by title, approve
Introduction of Ordinance No.3733, An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
Deleting Chapter 5.52 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Motion
Picture Theaters. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hansen, Cook, and Hardy
NOES: None
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(City Council) Approved for Introduction Ordinance No. 3734 Amending Chapter
3.03 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Contract Procedures by
Amending Monetary Limits and Authority (600.05)
A motion was made by Coerper, second Hardy to 1. After City Clerk read by title,
approve Introduction of Ordinance No.3734, An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending Chapter 3.03 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to
Contract Procedures; and 2. Direct the Central Services Manger to develop and/or
implement a "centralized contract management program" to oversee and ensure
compliance with all codes while still maintaining the safeguards to ensure budget control.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hansen, Cook, and Hardy
NOES: None
(City Clerk) Mayor Pro Tern Coerper Congratulated Eagle Scouts (120.85)
Mayor Pro Tern Gil Coerper announced Eagle Courts of Honor held for Kevin Mitchell
Towers, Kent Joseph Redell, and David Rebd. He announced anyone interested in
pursuing Eagle Scout projects that benefit the City should contact Community Services
Director Jim Engle.
(City Council) Councilmember Green Congratulated Winners of the Americanism
Essay Awards from Ocean View Middle School (120.85)
Councilmember Cathy Green congratulated Ocean View Middle School students who
were awarded as Essay Contest Winners at the Americanism Essay Awards Night.
(City Council) Mayor Sullivan Spoke Regarding "3/1" Marine Returns (120.85)
Mayor Dave Sullivan spoke regarding "3/1" Marines who returned from Iraq the previous
Saturday to a warm and positive family and public reception.
Recess to Closed Session - Approved
Mayor Sullivan recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 7:35 p.m. by consensus of all
present, none absent, on the following item:
(City Council) Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to
meet with its designated representatives: Agency Negotiators: Penelope Culbreth-Graft,
City Administrator; Bob Hall, Deputy City Administrator; Dan Villella, Finance Director;
Renee Mayne, Chief Negotiator; and Irma Youssefieh, Human Resources Manager
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 and Confer. (120.80)
April 3, 2006 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 12 of 12
Reconvene City Council Meeting at the Conclusion of the Closed Session - 8:15
p.m. - Council Chambers
No Actions Taken Which Require a Reporting Pursuant to Government Code
(54957.1(a) (3) (13).
Adjournment - City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Sullivan adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach at 8:16 p.m. to Monday, April 17, 2006 at 4:00
p.m., in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, Calif nia.
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