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City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
4:00 PM - Room B-8
6:00 PM - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
An audio recording of the 4:00 PM portion of this meeting
and a video recording of the 6:00 PM portion of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is archived at
www.surfcily-hb.org/governmentlagendas/
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Green called the Study Session portion of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency
meeting to order at 4:00 PM and announced that pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-
54, Councilmember Coerper has requested to be absent from tonight's meeting. Permission
was granted.
ROLL CALL
Present: Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
Absent: Coerper
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LATE COMMUNICATION - None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3
Minute Time Limit) - None.
STUDY SESSION
1. Study Session - Richard Santos, Senior Pension Actuary, California Public Employees
Retirement System (CaIPERS) provided an update on the status of CaIPERS, and provided the
status of the City's safety and non -safety retirement plans.
City Administrator Fred Wilson introduced Bob Wingenroth, Director of Finance, and Rick
Santos, CFA, ASA, MAAA Senior Pension Actuary, CaIPERS.
Mr. Santos provided a PowerPoint presentation entitled "The Impact of the Current Economic
Environment - City of Huntington Beach January 19, 2010" that included the following topic
slides: Summary, Why we are where we are?, Expected Return and Pension Costs, Asset
Smoothing: Deferring the Gains and Losses, Asset Smoothing - Using a Smoothed Value,
Asset Smoothing - New Method, New Method - Reducing the Risk, Asset Smoothing - Change
Summary, Rate Projections, Funded Ratios, Recent PERS Investment Return, 2nd Tiers,
CaIPERS 2nd Tiers, and CFFR Proposal.
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Discussion ensued about rate projections, undetermined factors that will affect the projected
numbers, growth, asset losses, petition initiative (second tier funding), defined contributions,
early retirement reasoning (no wage increase - no reason to stay), a 0% payroll growth that
presents problems with rate projections, golden handshakes, and different portfolios with
different levels of risk.
City Administrator Fred Wilson distributed a draft resolution regarding pension modifications.
No action was taken on the resolution.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Carchio, second Bohr to recess to Closed Session. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hardy, Bohr, Green, Dwyer, Carchio, and Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT/OUT OF ROOM: Coerper
CLOSED SESSION
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: Catherine Denise
Cranford v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2008-
001106397. Plaintiff, a former supervisor in the City's jail, has sued the City alleging violation of
her right to privacy in releasing confidential medical information and has sued the City and
another jail supervisor alleging sexual harassment and retaliation based on her sexual
orientation.
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: Parks Legal Defense
Fund v. The City of Huntington Beach; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2008-
00051261-CU-PT-CXC. This action arises out of allegations of violations of the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA" ), violations of the City General Plan and the Quimby Act.
4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: Huntington Beach
Neighbors (H.B. Neighbors) v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2009-00325686. This suit concerns a challenge to the legal adequacy of the
Environmental impact Report prepared for the amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan.
5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: Robert Orosco v. City of
Huntington Beach; WCAB Case Nos. ADJ978937, ADJ339204, ADJ4678300, and
ADJ4014897; Claim Nos. COHB 04 0017, COHB 04 0034, COHB 01 0078, and COHB 00 1082.
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6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Mayor Green reconvened the City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:02 PM, and
announced that pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54, Councilmember Coerper has requested to
be absent from tonight's meeting. Permission was grahl�ed.
ROLL CALL
Present: Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
Absent: Coerper
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY - None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Wolf Pack 506 Den 1.
INVOCATION - Mark Curry, Huntington Beach Interfaith Council.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LATE COMMUNICATION
Communication submitted for the City Administrator's Report by Stanley Smalewitz, Director of
Economic Development, dated January 15, 2010, entitled Downtown Image Ad -Hoc Committee
Status Update.
Communications received on Public Hearing Item No. 3 regarding the reconsideration of the
approval of the update to Specific Plan No. 5 — Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) previously
approved on November 2, 2009: Dennis Austin, Jennifer Plummer, Joe Pearson, Matt Nye and
Linda DeLaet, Cory J. Briggs, of Briggs Law Corporation, and Mark Allen.
PowerPoint communication for Public Hearing Item No. 3 submitted by Scott Hess, Director of
Planning and Building, dated January 19, 2010, entitled Downtown Specific Plan — Minor
Revisions and PowerPoint Presentation.
Communication submitted on Consent Item No. 9 by Gino J. Bruno dated January 15, 2010,
entitled Slater Avenue Rehabilitation Project.
Communication submitted on Consent Item No. 15 by Fred A. Wilson, City Administrator, dated
January 14, 2010, entitled Agreement to Jointly Deliver Orange County Cities Energy Efficiency
Partnership Program substituting a new agreement with Southern California Gas reflecting
clerical corrections and adding the City of Fountain Valley.
Communications received on Consent Item No. 19 regarding the adoption of Resolution No.
2010-05 establishing standard conditions of approval for eating and drinking establishments
with alcohol sales and/or live entertainment within the Downtown Specific Plan Area — District
1: Anonymous, Jennifer Conant, Blair Evans, Mike Seivert, Gregory S., Peter Rusch,
Cofounder of So. Calif. Beer Pong, and Todd.
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COMMUNICATIONS SUBMITTED DURING THE MEETING
Communication on Public Hearing Item No. 3 submitted by Richard Plummer, undated and
untitled, that included a photograph of the Oceanview Promenade building and attached
correspondences relating to the Downtown Specific Plan.
Communication on Public Hearing Item No. 3 submitted by Michael C. Adams Associates dated
January 19, 2010, untitled, addressing proposed revisions to the Downtown Specific Plan.
Communication submitted on Consent Item No. 19 by Richard Plummer dated January 19, 2010
regarding establishing standard conditions for restaurants serving alcohol.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Presentation: Mayor Green called on Orange County Vista member Steve Lemler to make a
presentation on the 2-1-1 system.
Steve Lemler provided a PowerPoint presentation entitled "A Vital Community Resource called
2-1-1" that highlighted the Orange County 2-1-1 program that links Orange County residents to
community health and human services and support.
Mayor's Award: Mayor Green called on Human Resources Director Michele Carr to present the
Mayor's Award to Patricia Albers, Senior Administrative Analyst.
Michelle Carr, Director of Human Resources, presented the Mayor's Award to Patricia Albers,
Senior Human Resources Analyst. Director Carr described Patricia's accomplishments since
coming to Huntington Beach in June 2004, specifically her role in implementing the NeoGov
automated application system, her flexibility, and becoming certified in a variety of Human
Resource programs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit)
(The number following the speaker's comments reflect the approximate point in the archived
video located at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas).
Betsy Snare spoke to Council about the Huntington Beach Equestrian Center, describing
activities offered at the Center and Therapeutic Riding School. She also discussed public trail
rides, services and trainers on hand, animal education, and her satisfaction in boarding her
horse at the Center. (00:17:13)
Ken Deagle, spoke on behalf of the Relay for Life American Cancer Society fundraising
program, announcing the Relay event on May 15 and 16, 2010 at Huntington Central
Park. He voiced hopes for a cancer -free society fifty years from now, and encouraged the
public to attend a kick-off event on February 26, 2010 at the Waterfront Hilton Resort. (00:20:00)
Kim Kramer, representing the Huntington Beach Downtown Residents' Association (HBDRA),
spoke of their support for reducing dwelling units per acre to 45 and capping new units to
268, consistent with the EIR, and a library subdistrict with a 99-seat theater. He also spoke
in support of Agenda Item No. 19 (entertainment permits downtown), and allowing for a one-
year review process by the Chief of Police and Director of Planning for downtown conditional
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use permit conditions of approval, and Agenda Item No. 32 (new entertainment permits).
(00:21:45)
Jessica Montoya, a Robinwood neighborhood resident, spoke regarding a local coyote problem
and request for fence repair near McFadden and Bolsa Chica. She described a coyote attack
on her dog and voiced concerns about safety in the surrounding area. (00:23:42)
Councilmember Bohr called on Chief Small to respond. Chief Small stated that the issue will be
addressed at the February 16 Study Session where representatives from the Council and
local Animal Control will speak. He also discussed partnering with neighborhood programs, and
requested that the speaker fill out a blue card for contact purposes.
David Mercier spoke to Council about overnight parking for homeless who reside in recreational
vehicles. (00:28:10)
Mayor Green informed Mr. Mercier of overnight accommodations for the homeless.
Winona Hudak, spoke to Council about the homeless being prohibited from collecting recyclable
material from public waste dispensaries to support themselves. She also complained
about her motor home being towed from the front of a friend's house while her cat was in it.
(00:30:13)
Richard Plummer spoke to Council about Agenda Item No. 19 (entertainment permits
downtown), and his support for slowing down the nightclubs. He discussed a need to clarify
districts affected by the resolution, and maintaining a list of restaurant uses downtown.
(00:32:05)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE / APPOINTMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS AND ALL AB 1234
DISCLOSURE REPORTING
Councilmember Carchio announced a fundraising event to benefit earthquakes victims in Haiti
at Zack's at Pier Plaza on Sunday, January 24, 2010 from noon to 4:00 PM.
Mayor Green read a message she received from City staff member Kathy Nelson about the U.S.
Census being underway, and how to identify a U.S. Census worker.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Wilson introduced Deputy Economic Development Director Kellee Fritzal,
who presented an update on recommendations made by the Downtown Image Ad Hoc
Committee. Ms. Fritzal provided a PowerPoint presentation entitled Downtown Image
Committee Status Update, with topic slides that included Image Committee, Public Safety
Recommendations, Maintenance Recommendations, Cultural Recommendations, and Business
Variety/Nightlife Recommendations.
In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Dwyer, staff provided an update on bollard
placement in the downtown.
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1. Information Services Director Jack Marshall and Community Relations Officer Laurie
Payne presented the City's new website design which was launched to the public during the
Council Meeting.
City Administrator Fred Wilson introduced Jack Marshall, Director of Information Services.
Director Marshall, Community Relations Officer Laurie Payne, and Web Analyst Tony
Porter demonstrated the City's new website design.
Mayor Green suggested that staff consider posting downtown permit activity on the City's
website.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
2. (City Council) Reviewed and accepted Shari L. Freidenrich, City Treasurer's Investment
Summary Report of City Investment Portfolio, Bond Proceeds, Deferred Compensation, Retiree
Medical Trust, and Supplemental Pension Trust Activity for November 2009.
City Treasurer Shari Freidenrich provided a brief PowerPoint
A motion was made by Carchio, second Bohr to accept the Monthly Investment Report for
November 2009, pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington
Beach. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
OUT OF ROOM:
PUBLIC HEARING
Bohr, Green, Dwyer,
None
Coerper
Hardy
Carchio, and Hansen
(The number following the speaker's comments reflect the approximate point in the archived
video located at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas).
3. (City Council) Public Hearing held to reconsider approving Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA)
No. 08-004, General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 08-007, and Local Coastal Program
Amendment (LCPA) No. 08-002 to update Specific Plan No. 5 - Downtown Specific Plan
(DTSP) previously approved on November 2, 2009.
Councilmember Carchio recused himself from participating in the public hearing due to a
possible conflict of interest.
Administrator Wilson introduced Associate Planner Jennifer Villasenor who made a PowerPoint
presentation entitled Downtown Specific Plan Reconsideration which included topic slides:
Background, Opportunity Sites Analysis: 7th & PCH, Opportunity Sites Analysis: 9th & PCH,
Opportunity Sites Analysis: 5th Street - 3rd block, and Recommendation.
Mayor Green opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Joan Flynn announced receipt of the following late communications received by her
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office following distribution of the Council agenda packet:
Communications received on Public Hearing Item No. 3 regarding the reconsideration of the
approval of the update to Specific Plan No. 5 — Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) previously
approved on November 2, 2009: Dennis Austin, Jennifer Plummer, Joe Pearson, Matt Nye and
Linda DeLaet, Cory J. Briggs, of Briggs Law Corporation, and Mark Allen.
PowerPoint communication for Public Hearing Item No. 3 submitted by Scott Hess, Director of
Planning and Building, dated January 19, 2010, entitled Downtown Specific Plan — Minor
Revisions and PowerPoint Presentation.
Clerk Flynn also announced receipt of the following communications during the meeting:
Communication submitted by Richard Plummer, undated and untitled, a photograph of the
Oceanview Promenade building and attached correspondences relating to the Downtown
Specific Plan.
Communication submitted by Michael C. Adams Associates dated January 19. 2010, untitled,
addressing proposed revisions to the Downtown Specific Plan.
Karen Heidt spoke about controlled housing and controlled rents, urging Council to support
mixed use plans and provide for traffic safety. (01:18:55)
Matt Nye requested Council reduce downtown density and publish the project online. He also
urged Council to listen to downtown residents, reconsider the downtown specific plan, and find
consensus among residents and other downtown associations. (01:21:58)
Angela Reinsberger requested that Council postpone tonight's hearing to fully consider all
recommendations made by the Downtown Ad Hoc Subcommittee. She voiced concerns related
to safety, growth, and proliferation of bars downtown, and stated support for building stricter
conditions into the DTSP for future bar establishments. (01:24:48)
Andrew Stupin, Fifth Street business and property owner, spoke in support of the DTSP.
He discussed his opinion on why third block development has failed, and how Fifth Street
owners need help developing their lots. (01:26:55)
Ron McLin thanked Council for reconsidering the DTSP, discussed first floor mixed use on Fifth
Street, and his opinion that increasing density will not benefit the downtown. He also discussed
parking issues and does not support allowing for four stories on the Fifth Street block.
(01:30:14)
Dave Sullivan complimented Public Works for responding to recent hazardous conditions
caused by the weather. He voiced concerns about perceived problems in the downtown,
including too many bars and his opinion that guests staying at local, high-priced hotels should
not be subject to witnessing intoxicated people and sidewalk t-shirt sales when they visit the
downtown. (01:33:24).
Mary Boddy reiterated a need for the 99-seat theater in the downtown. She discussed the
recognition of SURFCITYUSA, and theater patrons using beach parking. (01:36:37)
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Richard Plummer voiced concerns about the Downtown Ad Hoc Committee's full list of
recommendations not being considered. He explained how only certain recommendations
were presented on August 17, and urged Council to postpone action until receiving all the
Image Committee has to offer. He also urged Council not to allow building above three stories.
(01:39:00)
With no one else present to speak on the item, Mayor Green closed the public hearing.
Mayor Green stated her opinion that residential density of 45 dwelling units per acre still offers
an incentive to develop property.
A motion was made by Green, second Hardy to (straw vote) to accept a portion of Alternative
Action #1 - a maximum residential density of 45 dwelling units per acre and a residential unit
cap of 268 new units.
Councilmember Bohr discussed the extenuating factors that drive density.
A substitute motion was made by Hansen, second Bohr to - Approve Zoning Text Amendment
No. 08-004 (Resolution No. 2009-61), General Plan Amendment No. 08-007 (Resolution No.
2009-62), Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 08-002 (Resolution No. 2009-63), and CEQA
Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations with a maximum residential
density of 50 dwelling units per acre lots with a site area of 3 or more 25-foot wide lots in District
1. (No change to the November 2, 2009 Council adopted DTSP Update), as amended by late
communication to revise the following pages of the DTSP: 1) In Book 1, Page 2-
12, Height of Building Definition - Revise building height definition to read, "the vertical
distance above the highest adjacent street level measured to the highest point of the
average height of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof;" 2) Book 1, Page 3-
4, Section 3.2.4, Encroachments - Revise provision to read, "No permanent private
encroachment shall occur in the public right -of way (ROW) or onto public property
unless otherwise approved by the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning
and Building;" 3) Book 1, Page 347, Section 3.3.1.15, Storefronts - Delete provision #1
which reads, "14' minimum ground floor plate height, as measured from the adjacent
sidewalk, for all development that is not exclusively residential; and as stated during the
meeting, District 1 to have a maximum building height of 45 feet," and as amended in
Hansen's motion to not exceed four stories on building sites that have a minimum
net area of 8,000 square feet. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Dwyer, Bohr, and Hansen
NOES: Green, and Hardy
ABSTAIN: Carchio
ABSENT: Coerper
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved and adopted minutes.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to approve and adopt the minutes of the City
Council/Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of December 21, 2009, as written and on file in
the Office of the City Clerk. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
Hardy, Bohr, Green, Dwyer, Carchio, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
5. (City Council) Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a License
Agreement with Southern California Edison for access through LeBard Park, to repair and
maintain transmission lines and towers.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to approve the "License Agreement By and
Between the City of Huntington Beach and Southern California Edison" and, authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
6. (City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2010-01 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an Operational Area Agreement, including addendums, with the County of Orange and
local agencies for the implementation of the Standardized Emergency Management System
(SEMS) regulations.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to adopt Resolution No. 2010-01, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving An Operational Area Agreement
Between the County of Orange and Local Agencies for the Implementation of the Standardized
Emergency Management System (SEMS) Regulations;" and, authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign an Operational Area Agreement with addendums between the County of Orange
and political subdivisions for the implementation of SEMS. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
7. (City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2010-02 accepting Orange County Taxi Administration
Program (OCTAP) Steering Committee's approval of a revised set of regulations to further
protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons utilizing taxicab services in member agencies'
jurisdictions.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to adopt Resolution No. 2010-02, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting Revised Orange County Taxi
Administration Program Regulations." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
8. (City Council) Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No.
1 to the professional services contract with David Volz Design extending the term of the original
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agreement to January 2, 2011 for landscape architectural services on Phase 1 of the Bartlett
Park Environmental Assessment and Conceptual Plan.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute "Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and
David Volz Design for Landscape Architectural Services." The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
9. (City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2010-03 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute Program Supplement No. N039 to Master Agreement No. 12-5181 R with the State of
California for Slater Avenue Construction Improvements.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to adopt Resolution No. 2010-03, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
Execute Program Supplement No. N039 to Master Agreement No. 12-5181 R for Slater Avenue
Construction Improvements." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
10. (City Council) Appointed Fire Chief Patrick McIntosh as the City's board member to the
Orange County -City Hazardous Material Emergency Response Joint Powers Authority,
alternate board member to the Central Net Operations Joint Powers Authority, and alternate
board member to the Metro Cities Fire Authority Joint Powers Authority; and, appointed Division
Chief/Operations Eric Engberg as the City's alternate board member to the Orange County -City
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Joint Powers Authority.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to appoint Fire Chief Patrick McIntosh as the
City's board member to the Orange County -City Hazardous Materials Emergency Response
Joint Powers Authority and Division Chief/Operations Eric Engberg as the City's alternate board
member; and, appoint Fire Chief Patrick McIntosh as alternate board member to the Central Net
Operations Joint Powers Authority; and, Appoint Fire Chief Patrick McIntosh as alternate board
member to the Metro Cities Fire Authority Joint.Powers Authority. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
11. (City Council) Approved separate professional service contracts with RGA Environmental,
Inc. and Ninyo and Moore, each in an amount not to exceed $350,000 with five year terms for
performance for as -needed hazardous materials inspection and testing services.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute "Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and
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RGA Environmental, Inc. for Hazardous Materials Inspection and Testing Services;" and,
approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Professional Services Contract
Between the City of Huntington Beach and Ninyo and Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Science Consultants for Hazardous Materials Inspection and Testing Services." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
12. (City Council) Approved a Sole Source request for the purchase of aircraft parts not to
exceed $70,000 from Heli-Mart, Inc.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to waive the formal bidding requirement per
Municipal Code Section 3.02.080(b)(4), Sole Source Goods and Services exemption; and,
authorize the use of Heli-Mart, Inc. as Sole Source for the purchase of aircraft parts. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
13. (City Council) Received and filed the 2008/09 Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) reporting the progress made in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI)
Programs between October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to approve to receive and file the 2008/09
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
14. (City Council) Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the professional services contract between the City and Nuvis Landscape Architecture
and Planning for landscape architectural services for increased compensation of $49,000, and
adding one year to the term of performance for Edison Youth Sports Complex Reconfiguration
Phase 1.
Councilmember Carchio pulled the item to inquire about the contract's $49,000 increase for
landscaping. Community Services Director Jim Engle explained changes outside of the original
project scope, and Southern California Edison's (SCE) involvement in property decisions.
A motion was made by Carchio, second Hardy to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute "Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and
Nuvis Landscape Architecture and Planning for Landscape Architectural Services." The motion
carried by the following roil call vote:
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AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
15. (City Council) Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Administrator to execute an
agreement with Southern California Edison Company to jointly deliver the 2010-2012 Orange
County Energy Leader Partnership Program; and, an agreement by and among The City of
Costa Mesa, The City of Huntington Beach, The City of Westminster, and the Southern
California Gas Company to jointly deliver the Orange County.Cities Energy Efficiency
Partnership Program.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Administrator to execute "Agreement to Jointly Deliver the 2010-2012 Orange County Energy
Leader Partnership Program Between the City of Huntington Beach and Southern California
Edison Company;" and "Agreement to Jointly Deliver the 2010-2012 Orange County Cities
Energy Efficiency Partnership Program by and among the City of Costa Mesa, the City of
Huntington Beach, the City of Westminster, and the Southern California Gas Company" as
amended by late communication identifying the following summary of changes: 1) The
term Utility is replaced with Southern California Gas Company or (SCG); 2) The term
Partnership is replaced by Program throughout the document; 3) The dates 2010-2012
describing the Program are deleted; 4) Record retention requirements are reduced from
10 to 5 years; 5) The term Project is replaced with Project or Measure; 6) Fountain Valley
is added to the Partnership program; 7) Public Goods Charge (PGC) is replaced with Gas
Surcharge Funds; and 8) Formatting and Fonts were updated to be uniform throughout
the document. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
16. (City Council) Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a three year
Professional Services Contract in the amount of $250,000 between the City and Digital Energy,
Inc. for Municipal Solar Projects - feasibility, design, environmental review, entitlements and bid
support.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to Approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the "Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and
Digital Energy, Inc." for solar feasibility, designs, environmental reviews, entitlements and solar
power purchase agreement (PPA) bid support services. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
17. (City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2010-04 designating the Huntington Beach Recovery
Zone in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the
purposes of issuing taxable Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds and tax-exempt
Recovery Zone Facility Bonds.
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A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2010-04,
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing the Creation of a
Recovery Zone Under the Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
for the Purpose of Issuing Recovery Zone Bonds Under Section 1400U-2, and 1400U-3 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, As Amended." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
18. (City Council) Received and Filed City of Huntington Beach Strategic Plan Objectives
Update.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to receive and file the updated status of the Six -
Month Strategic Objectives. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
19. (City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2010-05 establishing standard conditions of approval
for eating and drinking establishments with alcohol sales and/or live entertainment within the
Downtown Specific Plan Area - District 1, as recommended by City staff and the Downtown
Image Committee.
Councilmember Hansen and Police Chief Small discussed how the new resolution affects
businesses that currently have entertainment permits, and the City's goal of obtaining the right,
eclectic mix. Councilmember Hansen thanked the Chief for his attention and responsiveness to
residents, and his opinion that the resolution is proceeding in the right direction.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Hardy to adopt Resolution No. 2010-05, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing Conditions of Approval for
Eating and Drinking Establishments With Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Live Entertainment."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
Carchio
ABSENT:
Coerper
20. (City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2010-06 modifying salary and benefits for Non -
Represented employees as it relates to the eligibility statement in the selection options of the
Public Employee Retirement system.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Dwyer to adopt Resolution No. 2010-06, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Modifying Salary and Benefits for Non -
Represented Employees." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
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Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
21. (City Council) Approved for introduction Ordinance No. 3863 amending Chapter 2.52 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) relating to a Police Department procedure to ensure
the City's Municipal Code is in accordance with current legislation affecting municipalities.
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath described the ordinance as a clean-up document for state law
consistency.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Bohr to after the City Clerk reads by title, approve for
introduction Ordinance No. 3863, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 2.52 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to a Police Department
Procedure." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hardy, Bohr, Green, Dwyer, and Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coerper
OUT OF ROOM: Carchio
22. (City Council) Approved for introduction Ordinance No. 3865 amending chapter 9.68 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) relating to curfew, in order to provide consistency
with current enforcement practices.
Police Chief Small discussed curfew law and enforcement practices, issuing civil citations, and
formalizing current practices, explaining that the ordinance does not change curfew law,
rather, enables staff to use civil citations for enforcement.
In response to Councilmember Carchio, Chief Small described parental cooperation as
generally good.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Bohr to after City Clerk reads by title, approve for
introduction Ordinance No. 3865, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 9.68 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Curfew." The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Hardy, Bohr, Green, Dwyer, Carchio, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
23. (City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3853 amending Chapter 3.03 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) relating to Professional Services Contracts. Approved for
introduction December 21, 2009.
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A motion was made by Hardy, second Dwyer to after the City Clerk reads by title, adopt
Ordinance No. 3853, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 3.03 of
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Professional Services Contracts." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
24. (City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3854 amending Chapter 14.52 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) relating to Water Efficient Landscape Requirements to comply
with state law. Approved for introduction December 21, 2009.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Dwyer to after the City Clerk reads by title, adopt
Ordinance No. 3854, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 14.52
of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Water Efficient Landscape Requirements."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
25. (City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3855 amending Chapter 2.33 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) by eliminating the Building and Safety Department and
combining those functions with the Planning Department, creating a new Planning and Building
Department; approved and authorized the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to
the Employment Agreement with Scott Hess; and, approved the Class Specification for the
position of Director of Planning and Building. Approved for introduction December 21, 2009.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Dwyer to after the City Clerk reads by title, adopt
Ordinance No. 3855, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Deleting Chapter 2.32 of
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and Amending Chapter 2.33 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code Relating to the Building and Planning Departments." The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
26. (City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3856 amending Chapter 203 of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) Titled Definitions. Approved for introduction
December 21, 2009.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Dwyer to after City Clerk reads by title, adopt Ordinance
No. 3856, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 203 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Titled Definitions." The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Coerper
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27. (City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3857 amending Chapter 204 of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) Titled Classifications. Approved for introduction
December 21, 2009.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Dwyer to after City Clerk reads by title, adopt Ordinance
No. 3857, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 204 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Titled Classifications." The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
28. (City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3858 amending Chapter 210 of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) Titled Residential Districts. Approved for
introduction December 21, 2009.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Dwyer to after City Clerk reads by title, adopt Ordinance
No. 3858, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 210 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Titled Residential Districts." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
29. (City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3859 amending Chapter 211 of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) Titled C Commercial Districts. Approved for
introduction December 21, 2009.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Dwyer to after City Clerk reads by title, adopt Ordinance
No. 3859, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 211 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Titled C Commercial Districts." The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
30. (City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3860 amending Chapter 212 of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) Titled I Industrial Districts. Approved for
introduction December 21, 2009.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Dwyer to after City Clerk reads by title, adopt Ordinance
No. 3860, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 212 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Titled I Industrial Districts." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
31. (City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3861 amending Chapter 230 of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) Titled Site Standards. Approved for introduction
December 21, 2009.
AYES:
Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Coerper
A motion was made by Hardy, second Dwyer to after City Clerk reads by title, adopt Ordinance
No. 386,1; "�1n Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 230 of the
Huntington Beach -Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Titled Site Standards." The motion carried
by_the following roll call vote:
AXES Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES. - None
ABSENT/LIT OF(RO.CM: Coerper
32. (amity.Council),Adopted Ordinance No. 3862 amending Chapter 5.44 of the Huntington
Beach M-uhicipal Code (HBMC) relating to entertainment permits. Approved for introduction
December 21, 2009.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Dwyer to after the City Clerk reads by title, adopt
Ordinance No. 3862, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 5.44 of
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Entertainment Permits." The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
Carchio
ABSENT:
Coerper
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Carchio reminded the public about the January 24 fundraiser at Zack's at Pier
Plaza to benefits Haiti earthquake victims.
Councilmember Dwyer reported attending a celebration of life for Wes Bannister in Julian on
Saturday, January 16, the new photography display at the Downtown Art Center on Friday,
January 15, and announced the January 19th Art Walk in downtown Huntington Beach.
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy reported attending Patrick McGlade's Coast -to -Coast Run for
Arthritis kick-off on January 2.
Mayor Green reported attending CERT training on Saturday, January 16, and requested
that Acting Fire Chief Eric Engberg describe an exercise that tested the OC Alert system. Chief
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Engberg cautioned people about current weather conditions, and noted that sand bags are
available at the City yard.
Councilmember Dwyer and staff discussed a current power outage affecting an area near
Brookhurst and Indianapolis.
Mayor Green announced that solar improvements made to her home reduced her monthly
heating bill from $299 to $11.
ADJOURNMENT Council/Agency adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to a Special Meeting on Friday,
January 29, 2010, at 8:30 AM at the Huntington Beach Central Library, Rooms C and D, 7111
Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, California. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be
Monday, February 01, 2010 at 4:00 PM in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, California.
City Verk and ex--offigiq Cle : of the City
Council of the City cif H'Oritington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Ag'incy
of the City of Huntington Beac , alifornia
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