HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-02Minutes
Council/RDA Meeting
City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, October 2, 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.
The 4:00 p.m. portion of the meeting was recessed by Senior Deputy City Clerk Patricia
Albers to 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers due to a lack of quorum.
Call to Order
Mayor Sullivan called the regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Call
Present: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook.
Absent: None.
The City Clerk Announced the following Late Communication Pertaining to the
5:00 P.M. Portion of the Meeting
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Joan L. Flynn announced the
following Late Communication regarding a Closed Session item had been received by
her office following distribution of the agenda packet:
Communication submitted by Vickie Talley, Executive Director of the Manufactured
Housing Educational Trust dated October 2, 2006 and titled Mobile Home Park Issues.
Public Comments
Steve Gullage, affiliated with the Huntington Beach Mobilehome Owners Association
(HBMOA), described a community named Driftwood that he said existed in the City until
the property was sold for development 22 years ago. He stated the City paid mobile
home owners fair "in place" values for their homes. He described state codes that
govern mobile home relocations and asked Council to defend the existing mobile home
park conversion ordinance.
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes - Page 2 of 13
Motion to Recess to Closed Session — Approved
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green 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 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, FMA, HBFA, MSOA, SCLEA, and Non -Associated. Subject:
Labor Relations - Meet and Confer.
(City Council) Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to
confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation. Based on existing facts and
circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is
deciding whether to initiate litigation. Number of Potential Cases: One. Subject:
Potential Litigation.
(City Council) Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to
give instructions to the City's Negotiators, Assistant City Attorney Scott Field, Sr.
Deputy City Attorney Neal Moore and Real Estate Manager Steve Holtz, regarding
negotiations with Constance M. Alvarez (APN 159-151-02), Pete Alvarez (APN 159-
151-03), Esther Contreras Trust (APN 159-151-16), and Filencio Alvarez Trust (APN
159-151-01) concerning the purchase of 20 feet of right-of-way at 7782 and 7802
Garfield Avenue. Instruction will concern: Both price and terms of payment. Subject:
Real Property Negotiations re: Purchase of Right -of -Way at 7782 and 7802 Garfield
Avenue.
(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 M. M. R. Family LLC and R. F.
R. Family LLC dba Huntington Shorecliffs Mobile Home Park, et al. vs. City of
Huntington Beach, et al.; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 06CC07095.
Subject: M. M. R. Family LLC and R. F. R. Family LLC dba Huntington Shorecliffs
Mobile Home Park, et al. vs. City of Huntington Beach, et al.
(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 City of Huntington Beach v.
POA, USDC Case No. SAO 1 - 1 125JVS; and Scottsdale Insurance Co. vs. City of
Huntington Beach, USDC Case No. SA03-1154JVS. Subject: City of Huntington
Beach vs. POA; and Scottsdale Insurance Co. vs. City of Huntington Beach (Gun
Range).
(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 Elliot Nikitin vs. City of
Huntington Beach WCAB Case No. VNO 0461502;Claim No. COHB-01-0147.
Subject: Elliot Nikitin vs. City of Huntington Beach
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 3 of 13
(City Council) Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(3)(A) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation. Facts and
circumstances that might result in litigation against the local agency but which the local
agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and
circumstances need not be disclosed. Number of Potential Cases: One Hundred
Twenty Five (125). Subject: Potential Litigation.
Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting — 6:13 p.m.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Call
Present: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook.
Absent: None.
No Actions Taken in Closed Session Which Require a Reporting Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.1(a) (3) (B).
Mayor Sullivan Made an Announcement Pertaining to the Mobile Home Park
Conversion Ordinance
Mayor Dave Sullivan announced negotiations between the City and the parties who filed
the lawsuit pertaining to the mobile home park conversion ordinance have been
terminated. He stated that the City would defend the ordinance in court.
Pledge of Allegiance/Flag Salute - Led by Pack 227, Den 11 Weeblo Boy Scout Troup.
Invocation - Led by Mayor Dave Sullivan
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:
Communication submitted by Vickie Talley, Executive Director of the Manufactured
Housing Educational Trust dated October 2, 2006 and titled Mobile Home Park Issues.
Communications submitted by the following individuals stating opinions pertaining to the
proposed new senior center: Bob Polkow, Bob and Cathi Seidler (2 items), Jane Burke,
Bill and Judy Ann Morris, Beverly Fleming, Dale L. Dunn, Fred Cross, Adria S. Thomke,
Lucien Fortier, M.B. Wesseln, Martha and Kenji Nishida, Cheri Hoffman, Peter and
Virginia Petrelis, John Ashton, Glenda M. Lee, Jo Anne Kessell, Kristina Bruning, and
Devra Barnes.
The Following Communications Were Submitted During the Meeting:
Communication submitted by Ed Kerins, President, Huntington Beach Tomorrow dated
October 4, 2006 titled Support of Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance.
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 4 of 13
Photographs submitted by Machelle Murray which illustrate a street median located near
Eader School and her daughter's injuries, which she said were sustained when her
daughter tripped over exposed tree roots in the median.
Communication submitted by Roy Reynolds, undated, which is a script of his public
comments related to OCTA's Go Local program.
Communications submitted by Ralph Bauer including copies of a newspaper article,
webpages, a brochure, and a script all pertaining to senior services.
Communication submitted by Tom Livengood, undated, which is a copy of a newspaper
article titled Are we ready for aging boom?
Presentation - Mayor Sullivan called on City Clerk Joan Flynn, Community Services
Director Jim Engle and Community Relations Officer Laurie Payne and members of the
Customer Service Committee and presented them with a Proclamation for Customer
Appreciation Day on October 4, 2006. Community Relations Officer Payne described
the purpose of and activities scheduled for the event.
Presentation - Mayor Sullivan called on Police Chief Ken Small who recognized Officer
Brian Knorr for his heroic action to save Eleanor Smith from drowning on September
3rd. Mrs. Smith thanked Officer Knorr for his assistance.
Mayor Sullivan Spoke Regarding an Unfortunate Incident at a 3/1 Committee
Fundraising Activity
Mayor Dave Sullivan described a recent incident involving a Marine who participated in a
3/1 Committee fundraising activity and was disrespected by a member of the public.
The Mayor read a letter of apology he had written to the Marine, and asked citizens to
support the troops in honor of their sacrifices. Councilmember Green requested a
proclamation be sent to the Marine on the behalf of the City Council stating that Council
concurs with the sentiments expressed in the Mayor's letter. Mayor Pro Tern Coerper
stated he had attended the fundraising car washes, and is planning another fundraising
event October 21, 2006. He asked citizens to support the upcoming event.
Councilmember Hardy recognized a representative from the Human Relations Task
Force who was present in the Chambers and suggested that "work profession" also be
recognized as a category to protect from discrimination.
Public Comments
Mary Urashima, Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force member, thanked the
Mayor and Councilmembers for their proclamation recognizing National Hispanic
Heritage Month. She also commented on the incident at the Marine fundraiser, stating
the behavior described is unacceptable. (23:42)
Viola Myre, affiliated with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, stated
her belief that Huntington Beach is the first city to recognize National Hispanic Heritage
Month. She thanked Council on behalf of the business owners who belong to the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and thanked the Mayor Pro Tern for attending a Latino
Peace Officers event recently. (25:20)
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 5 of 13
Mayor Sullivan clarified that the proclamation represents the view of the entire Council
as well as the City as a whole.
Gerald Chapman voiced concerns with previous and current agenda items pertaining to
the proposed new senior center, stating his opinion that public input has been limited.
He asked Council to respond to questions pertaining to funding of the proposed senior
center, the Owners Participation Agreement (OPA) with the developer in regards to
prevailing wage, and the process for distribution of funding. (27:51)
Counciimember Hansen asked staff if an approved OPA with the developer currently
exists. City Administrator Penny Culbreth-Graft explained the OPA is still in discussions,
and would be presented for Council approval prior to execution.
Macheile Murray submitted photographs and described a street median near Eader
School, which she said has raised tree roots and raised pavement surfaces. She stated
that her daughter and other children fall and hurt themselves crossing the median near
Banning and Bushard daily. Ms. Murray asked for Council's assistance, stating some of
the photographs illustrate her daughter's injuries. (30:30)
City Administrator Culbreth-Graft asked Ms. Murray to fill out a blue card to allow Public
Works staff to follow up.
Roy Reynolds, Managing Director of PRT Strategies, commented on the Orange
County Transportation Authority's (OCTA) Go Local program and requested
Council delay submission of a response. He suggested the City issue a Request for
Proposals (RFP) to allow the private sector to submit ideas. Mr. Reynolds also
suggested that the cities involved pool grant money to pursue the best solution. (33:05)
Ray Roberts, resident since 1978 and Democratic candidate for the 67th Congressional
District, voiced his opinions regarding Measure M, Proposition 90, and adding a local link
to Metrolink. He stated support for the local mobile home owners, and thanked Council
for deciding to defend the mobile home park conversion ordinance. Mr. Roberts urged
citizens to vote non -partisan in the upcoming election. (35:55)
Ed Kerins, President of Huntington Beach Tomorrow, urged Council to defend the
mobile home park conversion ordinance and thanked Council for related action
taken during Closed Session. (38:40)
Ralph Bauer, 42-year resident, voiced his support for the proposed new senior center in
Central Park and submitted copies of supporting information. He described volunteer
services provided to the senior center, and compared them with funds spent on senior
services by the City. Mr. Bauer urged Council to approve the Consent Calendar item
that pertains to funding for the new senior center. (39:42)
Shirley Dettloff thanked Council for supporting the Mayor's agenda item at the prior
Council meeting pertaining to funding the proposed new senior center. She asked
Council to support the related Consent Calendar item on the October 2, 2006
agenda, and asked that information provided on the topic by all sides be accurate.
(42:52)
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 6 of 13
Adria Thomke, resident since 1979, voiced her support for the Consent Calendar item
pertaining to funding for the proposed new senior center. She thanked Council for
approving placement of the item on the ballot, and suggested funding of the project
should be a budget line item. (45:25)
Jules Hooper, resident since 1968, voiced his support for the Consent Calendar item
pertaining to the proposed new senior center. He noted that Congress recently passed
the sixteenth reactivation of the Older Americans Act, and asked Council to approve the
relevant item on the agenda. (46:51)
Mary Jo Baretich thanked Council for approving defense of the mobile home park
conversion ordinance and asked them to continue to do so in the future. (48:36)
John McGregor, 40-year resident, stated his concurrence with the Mayor's comments
pertaining to the Marine fundraising car wash incident. He thanked Council for agreeing
to defend the mobile home park conversion ordinance. (49:38)
Tim Geddes, Southeast Huntington Beach resident, voiced his support for defense of
the mobile home park conversion ordinance. He stated his opposition to Measure T,
and for the funding mechanism for the proposed new senior center. He suggested
citizens are detached from decisions made at City Hall and asked Councilmembers to
explain their positions on agenda items. (51:06)
Tom Livengood, 42-year resident and AARP member, voiced his support for the
Consent Calendar item pertaining to funding of the proposed new senior center.
He clarified approval of the item would set aside funds for a senior center anywhere in
the City and recited information published recently regarding the increase in needs
for senior services. (54:24)
Steve Gullage, affiliated with the Huntington Beach Mobilehome Owners Association
(HBMOA), offered assistance to the City and thanked Council for agreeing to defend the
mobile home park conversion ordinance. (56:32)
Joe Shaw, downtown Huntington Beach business owner and candidate for City
Council voiced his concerns regarding Measure T, including funding for building
maintenance, traffic impacts, the future of the existing senior center, and alternatives to
the consultants' recommendations. He asked Council to investigate the issue more
closely before taking action. Mr. Shaw thanked Council for defending the mobile home
park conversion ordinance, and thanked the Mayor for the action taken pertaining to the
Marine incident. (57:21)
Chuck Beauregard thanked Council for agreeing to defend the mobile home park
conversion ordinance, and for its support of the proposed new senior center. He urged
Council to approve the Consent Calendar item pertaining to funding for the proposed
new senior center. (1:00:35)
William J. Seymour, resident of Huntington Shorecliffs Mobile Home Park, thanked
Council for agreeing to defend the mobile home park conversion ordinance. (1:02:00)
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 7 of 13
Robert Dettloff thanked Councilmembers for their efforts supporting the proposed new
senior center and urged approval of the Consent Calendar item regarding funding for the
center. He asked citizens to contact the Community Services Director to obtain
information about plans for the portion of Central Park in question. (1:02:40)
Sharon Dana, resident of Huntington Shorecliffs Mobile Home Park, thanked the Mayor
for comments he made earlier regarding the incident at the Marine fundraising car wash.
She thanked Council for voting to defend the mobile home park conversion ordinance.
(1:04:17)
(City Council) Announcement Made by Mayor Pro Tern Coerper of the Individual
Appointment of William Smallshaw to the Fourth of July Board
The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Pro Tern Gil Coerper
transmitting the following Statement of Issue: i am pleased to announce my
appointment of William Smallshaw to the 4th of July Board.
Mayor Pro Tern Coerper made the above announcement.
City Attorney's Report of Litigation Filed — None
Consent Calendar — Items Removed for Separate Discussion
(City Council) Study of Potential Transit Extensions to Existing Metrolink Systems
Between Huntington Beach and Anaheim and City Council Resolution No. 2006-64
Authorizing the City Administrator to Negotiate and Execute Cooperative Agreements
with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)and/or Partnering Cities for the
"Go Local" Grant Funding Program Eligibility
(City Council) Appointment of Lauren Barr to the Design Review Board (DRB) for a Term
to Expire on December 31, 2010 as an Alternate At -Large Member
(City Council) Budget Amendment to Allow the Anticipated Receipt of $25 Million in
Quimby Act Park Fees from Makar Properties be Allocated as Revenue into the Park
Acquisition and Development (PA&D) Fund, and $22 Million for the Development of a
New Senior Center
Consent Calendar — Items Approved
A motion was made by Green, second Coerper to approve the following Consent
Calendar items, as recommended: The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved and Adopted Minutes - Approved
and adopted the minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting of
September 5, 2006 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Submitted by
the City Clerk.
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 8 of 13
(City CouncillRedevelopment Agency) Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2006-
63 and Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 362 for Purchase and Installation
of an Electronic Parking Space Counter and Two Reader Boards at the Main
Promenade Public Parking Structure at a Cost of $40,000. City Council
Recommended Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2006-63, A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Consenting to the Payment by the
Redevelopment Agency of the Cost Associated with the Purchase and Installation of an
Electric Parking Space Counter and Two Reader Boards at the Main Promenade Public
Parking Structure and Making Certain Determinations and Findings Pursuant to Health
and Safety Code Section 33445 AND Redevelopment Agency Action: Adopted
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 362, A Resolution of the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Agreeing to Pay the Cost Associated with the
Purchase and Installation of an Electric Parking Space Counter and Two Reader Boards
at the Main Promenade Public Parking Structure and Making Certain Determinations
and Findings Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445. Submitted by the
Director of Economic Development/Deputy Executive Director and Director of
Community Services. Funding Source: $20,000 allocated from the FY 05-06 General
Fund Account #10045202 for Community Services; and $20,000 from FY 06-07 monies
budgeted in Account #30580101.69505 for the Redevelopment Agency. The Agency
portion of funding requires an authorizing resolution.
(City Council) Approved Agreement with the Orange County Water District
(OCWD) Regarding Lease of Green Acres Pipelines (GAP) for Potable and Sub -
Potable Water Transmission to Huntington Central Park and Sports Complex for
Irrigation - Approved and authorized the Mayor and City clerk to execute the Agreement
Between the Orange County Water District and the City of Huntington Beach Regarding
Lease of Green Acres Pipelines for Potable and Sub -Potable Water Transmission
Purposes. Submitted by the Director of Public Works. Funding Source: Funds for the
Well No. 8/GAP Project are budgeted under Water Fund account 50691024.82100. The
cost of the lease is $1 per year.
(City Council) Approved a Five -Year Management Agreement with the John
Stewart Company, Inc. for the Operation and Management of the City -Owned
Emerald Cove Senior Apartment Complex, Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
Execute Agreement, and Appropriated $88,920 from the Emerald Cove Fund
Balance Fund 503 to FY 2006-07 to Cover Anticipated Expenses - 1) Approved the
Management Agreement Between The City of Huntington Beach and John Stewart
Company, Inc. for the Management of Emerald Cover Senior Housing Complex subject
to approval of the insurance and bond requirements by the City Attorney; 2) Authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement; and, 3) Designated $88,920 of
Emerald Cover Fund Balance at September 30, 2006 to cover anticipated increases to
the 2006-07 requested budget. Submitted by the Director of Economic Development
Funding Source: $400,000 is budgeted for this contract in FY 06/07 Emerald Cove
Account 50380101.69505. An additional $88,920 is requested from the Emerald Cove
Fund Balance Fund 503 during the 2006/07 fiscal year. Subsequent years budgets will
reflect a not -to -exceed amount of $488,920 per year.
(City Council) Approved Resolution No. 2006-65 Replacing the Non -Permanent
Salary Schedule Effective May 11, 2002 with the Pay Schedule for Part -Time Non -
Permanent and Non -Classified Employees Effective October 2, 2006 - Adopted
Resolution No. 2006-65, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Replacing the Non -Permanent Salary Schedule Effective May 11, 2002 With the Pay
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 9 of 13
Schedule for Part -Time Non -Permanent and Non -Classified Employees Effective
October 2, 2006. Submitted by the Deputy City Administrator. Funding Source: Funds
are available in the 2006-07 Fiscal Year budget for non -permanent part-time salaries.
The new pay structure will not create automatic pay adjustments, but rather provides
management the flexibility to implement pay adjustments based on operational needs to
attract or retain qualified personnel. Employee pay adjustments are to be absorbed by
the development funding levels in the 2006-07 Fiscal Year budget.
(City Council) Approved Final Tract Map No. 16740 Located at 19150 Gothard
Street and Accepted Offer of Dedication, Improvements and Bonds and Approved
Subdivision Agreement Between the City and Tuscany Development, Inc. for the
Construction of 28 Two -Story Townhome Units (Kelter Homes) - 1) Approved Final
Tract Map No. 16740 and accepted the offer of dedication, improvements, and bonds
pursuant to findings and requirements; and 2) Approved the Subdivision Agreement By
and Between the City of Huntington Beach and Tuscany Development, Inc. for Tract No.
16740, and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. Submitted by the Acting
Director of Planning. Funding Source: Not applicable.
(City Council) Approved Affordable Housing Agreement, Declaration of
Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CCR's) for Five (5) 'Restricted to
Moderate Income' Units of a Twenty Eight (28) Unit Project - Kelter
Homes/Tuscany Development, Inc. Located at 19150 Gothard Street - Approved
the Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property By and Between the City
of Huntington Beach and Tuscany Development Inc., and authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign and execute. Submitted by the Acting Director of Planning. Funding
Source: Not applicable.
(City Council) Approved Study of Potential Transit Extensions to Existing
Metrolink Systems Between Huntington Beach and Anaheim and Adopted City
Council Resolution No. 2006-64 Authorizing the City Administrator to Negotiate
and Execute Cooperative Agreements with the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) and/or Partnering Cities for the "Go Local" Grant Funding
Program Eligibility
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Public Works
transmitting the following Statement of Issue: The Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) has made grants of $100,000 available to each Orange County city to
identify and study potential connections to the existing Metrolink system. Staff is
seeking authorization to pursue a grant in potential partnership with the cities of
Westminster, Stanton, Garden Grove and Anaheim in a cooperative process and allow
the City Administrator to enter into those agreements. Funding Source: OCTA has
allocated up to $100,000 for each Orange County agency to study alternatives. City
participation funds are not required and not anticipated to be needed to complete the
study effort.
Councilmember Hansen requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent
Calendar to inquire about deadlines for application and components of the application.
Deputy Public Works Director Dave Webb explained completed applications are due in
December 2007. Councilmember Green commented on the OCTA Board's preference
that proposals be submitted as soon as possible for consideration, stating the awards of
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 10 of 13
funding would be made after the December 2007 deadline. Councilmember Hansen
requested that the final portion of the connection between Metrolink and the beach be a
critical component of the project.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Hardy to 1) Approve the general project concept
to investigate and perform a detailed feasibility analyses for a potential Transit Line to
Huntington Beach and Anaheim; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-64, A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing the City Administrator to
Negotiate and Execute Cooperative Agreements with the Orange County Transportation
Authority ("OCTA") and/or Partnering Cities to Apply for and Receive Grant Funding
Under OCTA'S "City -Initiated Transit Extension to Metrolink" (Also Known as "Go Local")
Funding Program; where the City Attorney approves those agreements as to form. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council) Approved Appointment of Lauren Barr to the Design Review Board
(DRB) for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2010 as an Alternate At -Large
Member
The City Council considered a communication from the Acting Director of Planning
transmitting the following Statement of Issue: There is a vacancy on the Design
Review Board (DRB) due to the resignation of William Crouch, Alternate At -Large
member. This appointment will provide a second alternate at -large member to ensure
that a quorum can be achieved for each DRB meeting. Transmitted for City Council
consideration is the City Council Liaisons' recommended appointee for the alternate at -
large position. Funding Source: Not applicable.
Councilmember Bohr requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent
Calendar to ask for clarification on the selection criteria and availability of the appointee
to attend meetings. Acting Director Hess explained the appointee is a full-time City of
Laguna Woods employee, and the position is an alternate, which would not require
attendance at every meeting.
A motion was made by Bohr, second Coerper to approve the appointment of Lauren
Barr to the Design Review Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010, as an
alternate at -large member. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council) Approved Budget Amendment to Allow the Anticipated Receipt of
$25 Million in Quimby Act Park Fees from Makar Properties be Allocated as
Revenue into the Park Acquisition and Development (PA&D) Fund, and Allocated
$22 Million for the Development of a New Senior Center
The City Council considered a communication from the Community Services Director
transmitting the following Statement of Issue: City Council directed staff to appropriate
the estimated $25 million in MAKAR's Quimby Act park fees for the Pacific City project
into the budget along with an allocation of $22 million for a new senior center. Funding
Source: Park Acquisition & Development Fund
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 11 of 13
Councilmember Cook requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent
Calendar to comment on her concerns pertaining to the item. She described a nexus
study, required by the Quimby Act, in which the City must demonstrate the connection
between the project and the fees being used for the project. She stated concerns about
currently unfunded park projects including soil remediation, building renovations, and
Erby Park development. She voiced her opinion that a City ordinance requires land
dedication from the developer in addition to in -lieu funds, stating the fees collected from
MAKAR should be used in the coastal zone. Councilmember Cook stated she would not
support the Recommended Action.
Councilmember Hardy commented on statements made by both supporters and
opponents of Measure T. She voiced her support for a new senior center built on land
that is newly dedicated as parkland rather than paving current parkland. Councilmember
Hardy clarified that no specific project site is listed in the Recommended Action;
therefore she would not support it.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve a budget amendment that
would allocate $25 million from MAKAR's anticipated Quimby Act park fees as revenue
into the Park Acquisition and Development (PA&D) Fund, and allocate $22 million for the
development of a new senior center. Any funds not expended on the senior center
would return to the PA&D Fund. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, and Hansen
NOES: Hardy, and Cook
Mayor Sullivan announced a televised debate regarding Measure T is being organized,
with the exact date to be determined_
(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3750 Amending District Map 14, Zoning Map
Amendment (ZMA) No. 04-01, Located on a 23.1 Acre Parcel of Land (Newland
Street Residential Project)
A motion was made by Green, second Coerper to after the City Clerk read by title, adopt
Ordinance No.3750, An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending District
Map 14 (Sectional District Map 13-6-11) to Rezone the Real Property Generally Located
at the Northwest Corner of Newland Street and Hamilton Avenue from IL-O-FP2 (Limited
Industrial -Oil District Overlay-Floodplain) to RM-FP2 (Medium Density Residential-
Floodplain) (Zoning Map Amendment No. 04-01). The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES: Cook
Councilmember Hardy noted adoption of this ordinance would result in a zoning change
for a section of southeast Huntington Beach, from industrial to residential.
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 12 of 13
(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3751 Amending the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code to Reflect the Duties and Assignments of the City Treasurer and
the Finance Director
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to after the City Clerk read by title, adopt
Ordinance No.3751, An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code to Reflect the Duties and Assignments of the City
Treasurer and the Finance Director. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hardy (Councilmember Hardy was out of the room at the time of the
vote.)
(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3752 Amending the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code to Add Chapter 2.15 Finance Department
A motion was made by Green, second Coerper to after the City Clerk read by title, adopt
Ordinance No.3752, An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 2.15 Finance Department. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3753 Amending the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code to Add Chapter 1.22 Relating to Claims Against the City of
Huntington Beach
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to after the City Clerk read by title, adopt
Ordinance No. 3753, An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code to Add Chapter 1.22 Relating to Claims Against the
City of Huntington Beach. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council) Councilmember Green Recognized Goldenwest College Fortieth
Birthday, Coastkeepers' Gala, and Announced 3/1 Marines Birthday Ball
Scheduled for November 18, 2006
Councilmember Cathy Green wished a happy fortieth birthday to Goldenwest College.
She stated she had attended a wonderful Coastkeepers' Gala. She announced the
Marines' annual Birthday Ball would be held at the Huntington Beach Hyatt on
November 18, 2006. Councilmember Green explained that the 3/1 Committee is asking
for donations of gowns for a gown exchange for the Marines' wives; contact Cindy Cross
at (714) 375-3131 or hb4marines@aol.com for more information.
October 2, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 13 of 13
(City Council) Mayor Sullivan Announced Opening of Suppertime U.S.A., Shipley
Nature Center Native Plant Sale October 7, 2006
Mayor Dave Sullivan stated that he and the Mayor Pro Tern attended the grand opening
of Suppertime U.S.A. located near Bolsa Chica Street and Heil Avenue. He announced
that the Shipley Nature Center is holding a native plant sale on Saturday, October 7,
2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Adjournment — City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Sullivan adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach at 7:44 p.m. to Monday, October 16, 2006, at
4:00 p.m., in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
ATTEST:
40�q 42 (-�'J
CityVlerk and ex-officio Cleof of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
City Clerk-Cler Mayor -Chair