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City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, January 7, 2008
4:00 P.M. - Room B-8
6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
An audio recording of the 4:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
and a video recording of the 6:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are archived at
www.surfcity-hb.org.
Call to Order
Mayor Cook called the regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Huntington Beach to order at 4:02 p.m. in B-8.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Hansen, Hardy, Bohr, Cook, Coerper, Green, and Carchio.
Absent: None.
(Councilmember Hansen arrived at 4:50 p.m.)
The City Clerk Announced Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced no Late
Communications received by the City Clerk's Office pertaining to the Study Session portion of
the meeting. She noted that two PowerPoint presentations titled Enabling near Term
Opportunities. The Vision for the Edinger Corridor and Market Impacts — Edinger Corridor were
available for Council and attendees.
Public Comments — None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Study Session Held - Beach/Edinger Corridor
Study
Mayor Cook announced that tonight's study session was designated to take 1.5 hours, and
during the first hour, presentations would be given by the two project consultants Freedman,
Tung and Bottomley and Tierra West Advisors. The last 30 minutes would be slated for Council
comments.
Michael Freedman, city land use consultant with Freedman Tung and Bottomley, gave a
PowerPoint presentation and overview of the Beach Boulevard and Edinger Avenue Corridor
Specific Plan, focusing on the preliminary findings for Edinger Avenue. Consultant Freedman
highlighted the purpose of the study, the plan's framework, and the key community meetings
and discussions with focus groups to date. He then reviewed the aspects of the corridors that
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have been studied to date. Consultant Freedman then introduced Tim Mulrenan, city marketing
and economics consultant with Tierra West Advisors, LLC, who presented the preliminary
marketing findings for Edinger Avenue.
Consultant Mulrenan outlined the market analysis, findings, preliminary recommendations for
retail, office, residential and hospitality, and the proposed economic goals for the Edinger
corridor. He reviewed the land values and costs of for sale versus rental and benefits to the
City. He presented the potential economic benefits of Bella Terra II, the Levitz Furniture site,
the Red Oak Investments — Rip Curl project, and the Watt Gentron site. Consultant Mulrenan
concluded by presenting the recommendations for development in a high land value
environment, and the tools and desired tenant mix to anchor commercial sites with national and
regional retailers.
Consultant Freedman outlined why the Edinger corridor is being looked at first; prior to Beach
Boulevard. He indicated that the area has better current conditions, with larger assembled
parcels with owners who are motivated and have financing ready for near -term investment.
He reviewed the traffic conditions and level of service standards at key intersections and how
these will affect the short-term and mid-term development opportunities. Consultant Freedman
discussed market trends, history of malls/town centers/power centers, and past and present
customers/shoppers. He concluded by providing the envisioned development types for the
Edinger corridor by presenting various images and preliminary forms for retail, office and
residential development, and depicted the development framework for the Edinger corridor
structures that included the Town Center Core, Town Center District, Town Center Boulevard,
and Town Center Neighborhood.
Councilmember Coerper voiced concerns about mixed -use development, but was willing to be
open to good suggestions. He asked if Bella Terra's concept was included in tonight's
presentation. Consultant Freedman indicated that the early proposal of Bella Terra and the
concept drawings presented are embracing the same idea, and are moving in the same
direction conceptually in terms of additional market findings. Councilmember Coerper asked on
what basis is the information reported that office rents are too low to support new speculative
development. Consultant Mulrenan responded that when analyzing office rents on a triple -net
basis, the rent per square footage does not support the high cost of acquiring land for
development.
Councilmember Green thanked the consultants for their presentations and commented that
tonight's presentations were reflective of the community workshops held. She asked questions
related to the direction of the buildings and how the set backs and distances are configured.
She advised the consultants that she preferred previous renderings which showed buildings
with all different architectural exteriors. In her opinion, tonight's presentation showed a massive
development with little difference between the buildings. She commented that she prefers
more open space, allowing a pedestrian friendly environment. Councilmember Green then
shared concerns regarding parking and discussed the feasibility of public transit.
Councilmember Carchio identified traffic and public transportation as his top priorities, and also
the importance of a desirable ratio of residents to retail. He recommended that consultants and
staff work with the developers to get this program off the ground. He commented that he is very
familiar with and likes the concept of mixed -use development plans. He noted that East Coast
buildings each have their own identity. He thanked consultants and staff for the presentation
and indicated that from his perspective, they are on the right track.
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Councilmember Hansen stated his support of the project and his belief that mixed -use projects
are the wave of our City's future. He voiced support for staff and Council being involved in the
groundwork of such a project, providing input for set backs, forms, architectural selections,
etc. Consultant Freedman responded that typically the early process focuses on environmental
issues, public hearings and focus groups. He identified two major beneficial factors of this
project to be the sites already clustered on Edinger, and that investors are already on board.
Consultant Freedman restated visionary ideas and the desire to work with staff to draft policy
that Council is comfortable with, going forward with key items and capturing the investment
now. He identified benefits of following up with environmental impact report and investor issues
next before getting back to the formal process. Councilmember Hansen shared concerns of the
piecemeal aspect of the phased development, and how to develop the best strategy to bridge
the consensus of stakeholders on the front end.
Mary Beth Broeren, Principal Planner, discussed the series of workshops conducted and
notifications sent to approximately 4,000 property owners and tenants. She announced
that information from the workshops is posted on the City's website. She indicated that staff has
two pending applications from DJM Capital Partners, Inc., and Red Oak Investments, and
under State law they must be processed, adding that initial study information will be available to
the community within the next 30 days. Councilmember Hansen indicated his desire to proceed
with the project, but expressed concerns regarding traffic. Consultant Freedman responded that
staff and consultants are in agreement in terms of traffic, but that traffic is, and will remain,
controversial within the community.
Councilmember Hardy supported comments made by Councilmember Green regarding
designing separate buildings to be unique. She stated her belief that requiring a certain type of
architecture creates problems as illustrated downtown, because (1) everything does look the
same, (2) it's become dated very quickly because it was adopted based upon what was popular
at the time, and (3) it becomes an architect's version of what is, for example, "Mediterranean,"
when it actually is not. She addressed comments regarding mixed -use development generating
negative concern in the downtown, and she noted the positive structural aspects of Plaza
Almeria. She stated the benefits of developing criteria up front to design residential next to retail
with anticipated ways to minimize potential conflicts.
Mayor Pro Tem Bohr voiced support of mixed -use development and his desire to keep the
project moving forward. He asked if the proposed project has the ability to deal with the
challenges of getting good retail and/or if market radius constraints are in place, restricting
anchors and other stores coming to Bella Terra. Consultant Freedman stated that Bella Terra
needs another anchor, maybe a specialized grocery store and housing, but the market radius
restrictions are in effect as they relate to South Coast Plaza and the Westminster Mall. Further,
he believes we can augment Bella Terra's weaknesses by changing the zoning and working
with investors to create a Lifestyle Center that will attract visitors and community members.
Mayor Pro Tern Bohr inquired about the cost of traffic improvement and it was noted that the
costs are reasonable. He asked the consultants to add the McFadden Bridge to Council's wish
list for consideration.
Councilmember Green inquired if a childcare facility would be included with the proposed
workforce housing component. Consultant Freedman responded that level of specificity has not
been discussed and Councilmember Green asked him to please add to the Council wish list.
Councilmember Coerper stated his support of the direction in which the project is moving
forward.
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Mayor Cook added that she believes this process achieves the City's desire to initiate
development with community and City involvement up front. She thanked the consultants and
staff for their presentations.
Motion to Recess to Closed Session — 5:43 p.m.
Motion by Coerper, second Bohr to recess to Closed Session on the following items: The motion
carried by consensus of all present.
(City Council) Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City
Council shall recess into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following
potential lawsuit: Milton J. Nolasco v. City of Huntington Beach, et al., Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 06CC10393. In this case, Plaintiff Milton J. Nolasco claims that the police used
excessive force in arresting him on September 26, 2005.
(City Council) Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the City
Council shall recess to Closed Session to meet with its designated labor negotiators: Paul
Emery, Interim City Administrator; Bob Hall, Deputy City Administrator; Michele Carr, Director of
Human Resources; Dan Villella, Finance Director; and Renee Mayne, Chief Negotiator,
regarding labor negotiations with HBFA.
Reconvene City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting — 6:09 p.m.
The City Attorney Reported No Action Taken During Closed Session That Required
Reporting Pursuant to Government Code §54957.1(a) (3) (B).
Call to Order
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Hansen, Hardy, Bohr, Cook, Coerper, Green, and Carchio.
Absent: None.
The City Clerk Announced Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced the following
Late Communication received by the City Clerk's Office following distribution of the agenda
packet.
Communication submitted by Paul Emery, Interim City Administrator, dated January 2, 2008
and titled Additional Information Regarding Selection of a Lobbyist to Represent the City in
Sacramento.
Pledge of Allegiance/Flag Salute - Led by Councilmember Coerper
Invocation — Led by Susan Munsell, Federation of World Peace
Presentation — Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach
January 7, 2008 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 5 of 11
Councilmember Carchio announced that he won a monetary award during a recent raffle
contest presented from Manufactured Housing Education Trust to be donated to the charity of
his choice. He selected the Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach (TRCHB), and
presented the $1,000 check to Carol Ann Wall, President. President Wall shared her
enthusiasm by noting that the donation check would feed one horse for two months, and
thanked Councilmember Carchio for his donation.
Presentation — Evolution Tape and Film
Mayor Debbie Cook called on Kyle Lindo, Marine Safety Division Chief, to introduce repre-
sentatives from Evolution Tape and Film, producers of the television series, Ocean Force
Huntington Beach. Chief Lindo introduced Douglas Ross, President and Executive Producer,
Kathleen French, Executive Producer, Susan Seide, Vice President of Production and
Stephanie Griffin, Supervising Producer. President Ross expressed his gratitude to the staff
from Community Services, Fire and Police Departments, stated how proud he was to tell the
story of the City's Safety personnel heroes, presented a $64,000 check for location fees to the
Marine Safety Division, and showed a two -minute "sizzle" tape.
Councilmember Coerper reported that he was in San Antonio Texas last weekend and
even folks there raved about the episodes aired of Ocean Force, and he thanked Marine
Safety staff and others for their involvement.
Public Comments
(The numbers following speakers' comments reflect the approximate point in time in the
archived video the speaker appears at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas)
Tami Bui, Regional Manager of Southern California Edison Company (SCE), wished Mayor and
Councilmembers a Happy New Year and gave an update pertaining to SCE's fast pace growth.
She advised Council of SCE's transmission and distribution system investments, and their
ongoing local efforts working with City staff members from Public Works, Planning and
Economic Development to resolve issues in the downtown Main Street area. She commented
that a top priority for SCE is protecting the environment, and gave an introduction of its
SmartConnect Program which will provide two-way communication for five million homes and
businesses to help consumers better manage their energy use. (23:59)
Mayor Cook asked Manager Bui if the 17% of energy provided from renewable sources included
hydro, and Manager Bui indicated that she would get back to Mayor Cook with that information.
Councilmember Hardy commented that she had seen advertisements on television suggesting
consumers contact their local utility companies to schedule home energy audits, and asked if
Manager Bui if SCE provides that service in Huntington Beach. Manager Bui replied that to her
knowledge energy audits are provided onsite for businesses only.
Chuck Cole, President of Advocation, Inc., thanked Council for allowing Advocation to
represent the City in Sacramento and he highlighted the chronology of events scheduled for
2008 as indicated in tonight's Late Communication. (28:25)
Kimberly Crawford, an employee of 1736 Family Crisis Center in Los Angeles, (an Agency that
has shelters for battered women and children), and resident of Huntington Beach, advised
Council that her 88-year old, widowed grandmother and 10-year tenant at Five Points Senior
Apartments, received a "90-Day Notice to Move Out" last month for no apparent reason.
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She thanked Councilmember Carchio for investigating the matter by visiting the Five Points
Senior Apartments, and advised Council that her grandmother is not the only person being
asked to leave the Five Points Apartments for no reason. She urged Council to verify the
complaints filed with Rodgers Senior Center against the apartment's management, and
to further investigate Five Points Senior Apartments. Mayor Cook thanked Ms. Crawford for
coming forward and attempting to make a difference, and responded that the City will do as
much as it possibly can. (29:40)
Sara Colman, resident of Huntington Beach and speaking on behalf of Ms. Crawford's
(previous speaker) grandmother, advised Council that as a renal dietitian in the dialysis field,
she works with patients who have social workers assigned to them. She voiced concerns
for the majority of independent senior citizens who live in projects such as 5 Points Senior
Apartments who don't have advocacy representation. She urged Council to look further
at services provided to protect our senior citizens, and thanked them for checking into this
particular matter. (33:58)
Robert Sternberg, 17-year resident of Huntington Beach and President of Goldenwest
Homeowner Association, reported attending tonight's study session on the Beach/Edinger
Corridor Plan and voiced encouragement for the direction in which the City is going. He
recommended more devotion spent on open space and parking, and asked for clarification of
the Edinger portion boundaries stating his opinion that notification has not reached all affected
members of the community. In terms of the proposed plan, he voiced concerns that commercial
development adjacent to one and two-story single family homes should consider set backs so
that commercial structures don't appear so massive. (36.00)
Richard Reinbolt, resident of Huntington Beach, voiced his support of placing a resolution of
impeachment of President George W. Bush and Vice -President Dick Cheney on a future
Council agenda. He discussed the negative aspects of the War in Iraq and stated his opinion
of a worldwide loss of respect for this administration. (38:40)
Karen Riggs, resident of Huntington Beach, voiced support of placing a resolution of
impeachment for President George W. Bush and Vice -President Dick Cheney on a future
Council agenda. (41:53)
Tom Lash, resident of Huntington Beach, wished Council a Happy New Year and urged them to
support a resolution of impeachment for President George W. Bush and Vice -President Dick
Cheney on a future Council agenda. He read words from Ramsey Clark, and described the
worldwide opposition to this administration. (42:25)
Don McGee, voiced his opinions of concern regarding perceived deception by government
officials in relation to the proposed Senior Center billed as tax free in the acquisition of the
site in Central Park; Huntington Beach's unwillingness to share its Surf City designation with the
City of Santa Cruz; and his opinion of the Orange County Sanitation District's perceived
deception for taking credit for instituting the groundwater replenishment policy. (45:08)
(City Council) AB 1234 Disclosure Reporting
City Clerk Flynn announced receiving a Report from Mayor Pro Tern Keith Bohr, which is
available in the City Clerk's Office.
January 7, 2008 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 7 of 11
City Administrator's Report — None
City Attorney's Report of Litigation Filed — None
(City Council) Public Hearing Held - Adoption of Resolution No. 2008-01 for Revision To
The City's FireMed Program Fee Schedule for Ambulance Transportation and Emergency
Medical Services.
Mayor Cook announced that this was the time noticed for a public hearing to consider
communication from the Fire Chief transmitting the following Statement of Issue: The Fire
Department is requesting approval to adjust user fees to improve and/or maintain the Fire
Department's emergency medical services.
Fire Chief Duane Olson introduced the item.
Mayor Cook declared the public hearing open
City Clerk Flynn stated for the record no late communications or public speakers pertaining to
this hearing.
There being no persons present to speak on the matter and there being no further protests filed,
either written or oral, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Bohr to adopt Fee Resolution No. 2008-01, °A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Setting Advanced Life Support,
Basic Life Support, Emergency Ambulance Transportation, Medications and Specialized Supply
Fees to be Charged by the Fire Department of the City of Huntington Beach, " amending
Resolution No. 2006-55, Revision of the City's FireMed Fee Schedule for Emergency Medical
Services. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Hardy, Bohr, Cook, Coerper, Green, and Carchio
NOES: None
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: Hansen, Hardy, Bohr, Cook, Coerper, Green, and Carchio
NOES: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved Minutes - Approved and adopted the
minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of December 17, 2007 as
written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Submitted by the City Clerk.
(City Council) Approved and Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a
Professional Services Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,000 Between the City of
Huntington Beach and Advocation, Inc., to Assist in the Acquisition of State Funding for
Priority Projects Within the City and Related State Legislative Issues - Approved and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional Services Contract Between the
City of Huntington Beach and Advocation, Inc., for State Lobbyist Services_ Submitted by the
January 7, 2008 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 8 of 11
Council liaisons of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Councilmember Jill Hardy,
Chair, Mayor Pro Tern Keith Bohr, and Councilmember Don Hansen. Funding Source: Funds
for the contract have been budgeted in the 2007-08 fiscal year budget in Administration's
General fund Account #10030201.69365. The total cost for this contract is not to exceed
$70,000. Deferred from the December 17, 2007 City Council meeting.
(City Council) Approved and Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the
Assignment Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach, Signal Outdoor
Advertising, LLC (formerly Culver Amherst, LLC) and Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. for Bus
Bench and Shelter Franchise Services - Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the Assignment Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach, Signal Outdoor
Advertising, LLC and Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. Submitted by the Director of Public Works.
Funding Source: No funding is needed for the recommended action. Franchise payment
requirements to the City are unaffected by the recommended action. Annual franchise revenue
is approximately $355,000.
(City Council) Approved a Compensation Adjustment for Chief of Police Kenneth Small
that Provides for an Immediate Increase in Salary of Approximately Five Percent, With an
Additional Increase in Salary of Approximately Five Percent to Occur One Year from Date
of Adoption — Approved the Interim City Administrator recommended compensation adjustment
for Kenneth Small. Submitted by the Interim City Administrator. Funding Source: Funds are
available in the Police budget from salary savings.
(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)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Jill Hardy, Chair on behalf
of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Members Mayor Pro Tern Keith Bohr, and
Councilmember Don Hansen transmitting the following Statement of Issue: Approved a City
Council position as recommended by the City Council Intergovernmental Relations Committee
(IRC) on legislation pending before a federal, state, or regional government, thereby authorizing
the Mayor to communicate the City's position to the elected members of the federal or state
legislature, or regional body. Funding Source: Not Applicable
A motion was made by Hardy, second Hansen to support Proposition 91 on the February 5th
Ballot The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Hardy, Bohr, Cook, Coerper, Green, and Carchio
NOES: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved the Project Plans and Specifications for
the City Hall Seismic Upgrade Project, CC-1306; Awarded Construction Contract in the
Amount of $5,904,838 (Option C) to Houalla Enterprises Ltd. dba Metro Builders and
Engineers Group Ltd.; Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Contract in a
Form Approved by the City Attorney; Authorized the Director of Public Works to Approve
up to 20% in Construction Change Orders; and, Appropriated $685,000 redirected
funds from the CIP Project Downtown Street Improvements and $583,274 from
Unappropriated Redevelopment Agency Fund Balance, Fund 305.
January 7, 2008 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 9 of 11
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Building and Safety, Director
of Public Works, and the Director of Economic Development/Deputy Executive Director
transmitting the following Statement of Issue: On November 6, 2007, bids were opened for the
City Hall Seismic Upgrade Project, CC-1306. Staff requests that City Council award the
contract to Houalla Enterprises Ltd. dba Metro Builders and Engineers Group, Ltd., the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. Three bid options are presented. To proceed, additional
funding will need to be appropriated.
*PowerPoint presentation titled Huntington Beach Civic Center Administration Building Seismic
Upgrade was included in the agenda packet.
Ross Cranmer, Director of Building and Safety, gave a PowerPoint presentation which included
the following information: History, First Bid Outcome, Work to Modify Plans and Specs, Second
Bid Outcome, Total Costs for Base Bid and Additive Options, Base Bid: South Elevation, Base
Bid: West Elevation, Base + Architectural Cladding, South Elevation, Base , Plan View of Plaza,
Base Bid (No Plaza Extension), Plaza Extension (Additive #2), Proposed Options, Cost
Summary, and Proposed Additional Funding Sources.
Councilmember Coerper clarified that additional money will not be coming from the general fund
and it will not affect downtown plans for the Specific Plan.
Councilmember Green asked if the project would meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
requirements, and Director Cranmer responded that there are no issues affected by the project
which would trigger mandated compliance. She inquired if dual escalators could be
implemented in the project, and Director Cranmer indicated that expense would exceed the
allocated budget. Paul Emery, interim City Administrator, noted that the City is in the process of
transitioning all City facilities to be ADA compliant, and the transition plan will identify any
deficiencies.
Mayor Pro Tern Bohr indicated his support of Option B, stipulating that he could not justify
spending an additional $165,000 to extend the plaza area as noted in Option C.
Councilmember Carchio stated his understanding that all changes would still not bring the
building up to current seismic code. He asked Director Cranmer to describe how the proposed
retrofit project could better accommodate a large earthquake. Director Cranmer identified the
FEMA Lifesaving Standard purpose to be absence of loss of life and to prevent building
collapse, allowing persons to evacuate the building.
Councilmember Hardy stated that while she initially supported Option B, after further
consideration of potentially creating "dark corners" with Option B's design, she believes
it wise to spend the additional money to support Option C.
Councilmember Hansen expressed his support of Option C.
Mayor Pro Tern Bohr asked if the extension of the plaza creates a wall with empty space
underneath and Director Cranmer indicated that the space would be enclosed without
accessibility.
Councilmember Green indicated her support of Option C
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A motion was made by Coerper, second Carchio to adopt Option C: Base Bid plus Architectural
Cladding plus Plaza Extension Option. City Council Action: 1) Approve the project plans and
specifications for the City Hall Seismic Upgrade Project, CC-1306; 2) Accept the lowest
responsive and responsible bid submitted by Houalla Enterprises Ltd dba Metro Builders and
Engineers Group Ltd, in the amount of $5,471,778 plus Additive Bid Item AD #1 and AD #2 for
a total contract amount of $5,904,838; 3) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; 4) Authorize the Director of Public
Works to approve up to twenty percent (20%) in construction change orders and
Redevelopment Agency Action: 1) Approve the appropriation of $685,000 redirected funds
from CIP Project Downtown Street Improvements, 30590006.82300 and $583,274 from the
Unappropriated Fund Balance, Fund 305, into the project account. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Cook, Carchio, Coerper, Green, Hansen, and Hardy
NOES: Bohr
(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3796 Amending the Redevelopment Plan by
Extending the Plan Effectiveness Deadline, Payment of Indebtedness Deadline and Tax
Increment Receipt Pursuant to SB 1096 for the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Project
(Also Known as the Merged Project Area) Approved for Introduction December 17, 2007
A motion was made by Coerper, second Hansen to After the City Clerk reads by title, Adopt
Ordinance No. 3796, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach,
California, Amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach Project (or also known
as Merged Project) Area Extending the Plan Effectiveness Deadline, Repayment of
Indebtedness Deadline and Tax Increment Receipt Deadline Pursuant to SB 1096. " by roll call
vote. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cook, Carchio, Coerper, Bohr, Green, Hansen, and Hardy
NOES: None
(City Council) Request for the City to Proclaim January 11, 2008 as National Human
Trafficking Awareness Day
The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Debbie Cook transmitting the
following Statement of Issue: The Huntington Beach Soroptomists have requested that the City
Council join them in their effort to put an end to human trafficking around the world. To further
this effort, they have asked that the City Council adopt the attached proclamation declaring
January 11, 2008 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Carchio to draft proclamation declaring that the Mayor
and City Council of Huntington Beach Proclaim that January 11, 2008 is National Human
Trafficking Awareness Day. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cook, Carchio, Coerper, Bohr, Green, Hansen, and Hardy
NOES: None
January 7, 2008 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 11 of 11
Council Comments — (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Hansen recognized "Flat Stanley," the paper art project displayed at his seat on
the dais, and described the popular literacy and communications activity for primary and junior
students, in particular Mrs. Adams' second grade class. He described his Flat Stanley as
completing travels coast -to -coast and ending his journey at tonight's City Council meeting.
Councilmember Carchio gave a special thanks to Mayor Pro Tern Bohr and his wife Elizabeth
for hosting a wonderful holiday party for staff and the City Council.
Councilmember Coerper also thanked Mayor Pro Tern Bohr for hosting a holiday party for
Council and staff. He also reported attending the All American Bowl Tour in San Antonio,
Texas, during which he visited the United States Army Brooke Medical Center for wounded
warriors.
Council/Agency Adjournment
Mayor Cook adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Huntington Beach at 7:14 p.m., to Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. in Room B-8,
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
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of the City of Huntington Beach, California
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