HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-16Minutes
City Council/Public Financing Authority Regular Meeting
Successor Agency Special Meeting
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, April 16, 2012
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
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are archived at
www.surfeily-hb.oralgovernmentlagendas/
4:00 PM - ROOM B-8
The City Clerk recessed the 4:00 PM portion of the meeting to 4:30 PM due to lack of quorum.
CALL TO ORDER - 4:31 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda
Distribution)
City Clerk Joan Flynn announced one supplemental communication received after distribution of
the Council agenda packet:
PowerPoint communication received from Bob Hall, Deputy City Manager dated April 16, 2012,
entitled Economic Development: What's Next? Life After February 1, 2012.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3
Minute Time Limit) - None
STUDY SESSION
1. Staff provided an update on Economic Development Department activities
City Manager Fred Wilson introduced Bob Hall, Deputy City Manager/Economic Development
Director, who provided a PowerPoint entitled Economic Development: What's Next? Life After
February 1, 2012, with the following titled slides: What we did to prepare, What we did, What
we STILL do, Current Status, Impact, Economic Development is still vital to Huntington Beach,
What are we doing? (Economic Development, Real Estate, Housing, CDBG/HOME, Successor
Agency) Outlook for Business and Development, Business License Trends, Construction
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Variation ($) - Residential, Commercial, and Industrial, Key 10 Point Plan Accomplishments,
2012-13 Goals, and Experience HB Now.
Deputy Manager/Director Hall played a video produced by the Huntington Beach Marketing and
Visitors Bureau that highlighted Turning Red Tape in Red Carpet, and the City's 10-Point
Business Plan for Local Business.
Councilmember Carchio and Deputy Manager/Director Hall discussed the status of staff and a
current vacancy in Economic Development.
Discussion ensued regarding branding actions with Active, the vending agreement with
Cantine, and business opportunities with Yoder's W-Fi Group, 020, and others.
Councilmember Bohr expressed appreciation for the department, and Deputy Manager/
Director Hall recognized the efforts of several individuals from varied departments.
Mayor Pro Tem Dwyer and Deputy Manager/Director Hall discussed plan bids and liability
insurance certificates or waivers. City Attorney Jennifer McGrath explained that requests for
insurance waivers have declined, and discussed risk assessment and ongoing challenges in
relation to insurance.
Councilmember Boardman and Deputy Manager/Director Hall discussed when the Successor
Agency will take action on enforceable obligation payments.
Mayor Hansen and Deputy Manager/Director Hall discussed best practices for marketing and
customer service.
Councilmember Shaw suggested cross training departments for business attraction and
retention.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Carchio, second Boardman to recess to Closed Session. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
CLOSED SESSION
2. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuits [and potential lawsuits]: Walker v.
City of Huntington Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2011-00486324. Plaintiff
was involved in an automobile accident with a City vehicle at the intersection of Edinger Avenue
and Gothard Street.
3. Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
meet with its designated labor negotiators: Fred Wilson, City Manager; Paul Emery, Deputy City
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Manager; Bob Hall, Deputy City Manager; Michele Carr, Director of Human Resources; and Lori
Ann Farrel[, Director of Finance, regarding labor negotiations with MEO.
4. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: City of Huntington Beach v. Joshua
Hayes, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 2008-00073768. The lawsuit involves
enforcement of the City's affordable housing covenant at the Brisas del Mar complex.
5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding T-Mobile West Corporation v. City of
Huntington Beach, United State District Court Case No. CV 10-2835 CAS, which involves T-
Mobile's project to install antennas at 6666 Heil Avenue belonging to the Community United
Methodist Church of Huntington Beach.
6:00 PM -.COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCILIPUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING - 6:04 PM
Mayor Hansen reconvened the City Council and Public Financing Authority Regular Meeting,
and called to order the Successor Agency Special Meeting at 6:04 PM.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath reported that in the case of the City of Huntington Beach v.
Joshua Hayes, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 2008=00073768, the City Council
authorized by a vote of 6-1 (Dwyer -No) for the City to file an appeal in this case.
ROLL CALL
Present: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by the Weeblo Den 1 Pack 101
INVOCATION - Led by Mark Currie from the Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Special Drawing — Hanna Smith, Miss Huntington Beach, and members of the Fourth of July
Board drew the following names of ten (10) non-profit organizations to sell fireworks in 2012:
1. HB High Lacrosse Boosters
2. HB Girls' Softball League
3. HB Host Lion's Club
4. Marina Football Booster Club
5. First Samoan Congregational Church of Huntington Beach
6. Doctor Ralph Hawes PTA
7. Marina Baseball Boosters
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8. Ocean View High PTSA
9. Marina High Boys' Volleyball Boosters
10, Edison High Football Boosters
Five (5) additional names were drawn but not announced to replace any top ten organization
who finds themselves unable to participate in fireworks sales in 2012. Mayor Hansen also
recognized Maury Gem, and Phantom Fireworks as the Fourth of July Board's fireworks
distributor.
Presentation - Mayor Hansen called on Stephanie Deagle to announce the Relay for Life,
Huntington Beach event at Central Park on May 5 and 6. Ms. Deagle was joined by team
members Sloan, Gene, Peggy, Cynthia, Ken, and Lisa, and explained what everyone should
expect to experience at the event.
Presentation - Mayor Hansen called on President Mel Markham, President Frank Parker, Don
Garrick and Dr. Dale Braithwaite from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints to accept a
proclamation for "Helping Hands Community Service Day" on April 28th.
Mayor's Award - Mayor Hansen call on Community Services Director/Deputy City Manager Paul
Emery to present the Mayor's Award to Lead Maintenance Worker, Kitty Barlow -Ross. Mr.
Emery described Kitty's hard work and contributions to the City of Huntington Beach.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda
Distribution)
Pursuant to the .Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced supplemental
communications received by her office following distribution of the City Council agenda packet:
Ordinances for Introduction Item No. 17: Varied communications received regarding Ordinance
No. 3938 prohibiting the commercial sale and/or resale of cats and dogs in the City (Animal
Protection Ordinance).
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit)
(The number (hh:mm:ss) following the speakers' comments indicates the approximate starting
time in the archived video located at http://www.surfcity-hb./org/government/agendas/ .
Norma Gibbs thanked Council for placing solar panels at City Hall and the Central Library, and
discussed formation of the Council on Aging and her support for Public Hearing Item No. 15 -
SubseQuent Environmental Impact Report No. 07-002, General Plan Amendment No. 11-004
and Conditional Use Permit No. 07-039(R) for the Huntington Beach Senior Center Project.
(00:36:51)
Ashley Jemison, AIDS Services Foundation, discussed HIV education and testing and
informed Council of the Aids Walk Orange County event held on May 6 at Disneyland Park.
(00:40:20)
Councilmember Bohr commented on the number of citizens wishing to speak on two particular
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agendized items, and indicated that should the meeting run late and public speakers choosing
not to speak, it would be acceptable to show support or opposition to an item by standing up
when called upon.
Paul Fetters informed Council of The Pushups for Charity Challenge on May 19, Armed Forces
Day, at the T-Spot Gym in Huntington Beach. (00:44*04)
Dain K. Court, son of August Court of Pets Pets Pets spoke in opposition to Ordinance for
Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (00:46:12)
Brenda Cavillo spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (00:49:52)
Kyu Chong, owner, Animal Kingdom, Inc., spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No.
17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (00:51:01)
Tim Geddes spoke in opposition to Public Hearing Item No. 15 - Subsequent Environmental
Impact Report No. 07-002, General Plan Amendment No. 11-004 and Conditional Use Permit
No. 07-039(R) for the Huntington Beach Senior Center Project. (00:54:37)
Mira Chong spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 -Animal Protection
Ordinance. (00:57:37)
Unnamed speaker spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction Item No. 17 - Animal
Protection Ordinance. (01:01:51)
Taylor Willoughby, employee of Pets Pets Pets, spoke in opposition to Ordinance for
Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (01:03:57)
Unnamed speaker spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:05:42)
Sandra (last name not provided) spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 -
Animal Protection Ordinance. (01:08:33)
Sue Hardy spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:09:30)
Ryan Fiege spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:12:11)
Lance Perkins spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:13:23) .
Klim Granovsky spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:14:43)
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Lana Miller spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:16:12)
Unnamed speaker spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:19:18)
Unnamed speaker spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:21:34)
Donald Foster, Co-owner of Pets Pets Pets, spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction
No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (01:23:30)
Councilmember Bohr discussed a personal visit to Pets Pets Pets, voicing concerns about the
number of dogs labeled as received from out of state, and Speaker Foster's statement of
brokering dogs through the Hunt Corporation. He also expressed deep concern about a dog
that had been for sale in the store for more than 90 days.
Mr. Mark Malo, DVM spoke in opposition to Ordinance for introduction No. 17 - Animal
Protection Ordinance. (01:29:43)
Josh Friend spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:31:13)
Chris Moore spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:33:12)
August Court, Co-owner, Pets Pets Pets in Huntington Beach, spoke in opposition to Ordinance
for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (01:34:45)
Councilmember Bohr and Mr. Court discussed the store's claims that all pets were
received from local breeders in California, and Mr. Court stated that all cats were born locally.
Councilmember Harper inquired, and Mr. Court confirmed that he would comply with a
requirement to only receive dogs that were California born.
Mayor Pro Tem Dwyer asked if Mr. Court had been advised of the proposed Ordinance prior to
the initial Council item being placed on the agenda, and Councilmember Carchio discussed his
unsuccessful attempts to contact both local stores (Pets Pets Pets and Animal Kingdom, Inc.),
Mike Sloan spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:45:35)
Karen Chepeka, Save Our Strays Huntington Beach, spoke in support of Ordinance for
Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (01:46:30)
Mary Jo Baretich spoke in support of a new Senior Center, but is opposed to the proposed
location identified in Public Hearing Item No. 15 - Subsequent Environmental Impact Report
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No. 07-002, General Plan Amendment No. 11-004 and Conditional Use Permit No. 07-039(R)
for the Huntington Beach Senior Center Project. (01:48:13)
Candace Bartsch spoke regarding Huntington Beach Hospital and Circle of Friends, a senior
volunteer organization that supports Public Hearing Item No. 15 - Subsequent Environmental
Impact Report No. 07-002, General Plan Amendment No. 11-004 and Conditional Use Permit
No. 07-039(R) for the Huntington Beach Senior Center Project. (01:51:40)
Dr. Jana Kohl, expert on animal cruelty, voiced concerns about Pets Pets Pets receiving dogs
through the Hunt Corporation, a notorious puppy mill broker, and provided support of Ordinance
for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (01:53:40)
Paul De Mers, Animal Assistance League of Orange County, spoke in support of Ordinance for
Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (01:56:05)
Bryan Monell, Last Chance for Animals, spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 -
Animal Protection Ordinance. (01:57:08)
Leslie Chavers spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (01:59:37)
Bob Bailey, President of the Orange County Society for Protection Against Cruelty of Animals,
spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (02:00:30)
Diane Amendola spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance, and submitted a letter from Stormy Hope, Vice President, California Responsible
Pet Owners' Coalition titled: Proposed Ordinance No. 3938. (02:01:06)
Alicia Koberstein spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (02:04:19)
Dina Khourda, Chair, Orange County Chapter of Animal Protection League, spoke in support of
Ordinance for introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (02:06:21)
Elizabeth Oreck, Best Friends Animal Society, spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction
No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (02:08:35)
Councilmember Harper and Speaker Oreck spoke of puppy mill locations in California.
Chris Brown spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (02:12:44)
Katie Maneeley spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (02:14:17)
Elizabeth Gregory voiced concerns about the death of a 28-year-old male at West Coast Detox,
and the activity occurring at that property located in a residential neighborhood and adjacent to
an elementary school. (02:16:33)
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Lynn Copeland, Cat Cause, Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA),
spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (02:19:18)
Pamela Meadows, Second Chance, spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 -
Animal Protection Ordinance. (02:21:31)
Kelly Sawyer spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (02:24:40)
Lorik Bernstein spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (02:27:55)
Kelly Baek spoke in opposition to Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (02:29:59)
Patricia Snodgrass spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (02:30:48)
Patricia Reinich, Board Member, volunteer and foster pet owner for A Wish for Animals, spoke
in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (02:32:18)
Dale Bartlett, the Humane Society of the United States, spoke in support of Ordinance for
Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection Ordinance. (02:34:32)
Councilmember Harper questioned the speaker's comments about Orange County being the
largest consumer of puppy mills sales and requested receipt of statistic data.
Claire Vinet spoke in support of Ordinance for Introduction No. 17 - Animal Protection
Ordinance. (02:38:12)
Kendell Smith, Therapeutic Riding Center Huntington Beach, spoke in support of Public Hearing
Item No. 15 - Subsequent Environmental Impact Report No. 07-002, General Plan Amendment
No. 11-004 and Conditional Use Permit No. 07-039(R) for the Huntington Beach Senior Center
Project. (02:39:23)
Angelic Murray spoke in support of Public Hearing Item No. 15 - Subsequent Environmental
Impact Report No. 07-002, General Plan Amendment No. 11-004 and Conditional Use Permit
No. 07-039(R) for the Huntington Beach Senior Center Project. (02:41:23)
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DISCLOSURE REPORTING
Councilmember Harper reported attending the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) Regional Conference on April 4 and 5, City of Westminster - State of the City
Luncheon on April 10, and the ACC-OC - 2012 Board of Directors Installation in Dana Point on
April 11; Mayor Pro Tem Dwyer highlighted the Creative Visions and Imagination Celebration
event at the Art Center downtown on April 18-28, his attendance at the Huntington Beach
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Clean -Up at Huntington State Beach on April 14, Grand Opening of the Huntington Harbour
Yacht Club on April 15, and the Huntington Beach Symphony; Councilmember Carchio reported
attending the Shoreline Security Briefing with DHS LA -LB ReCom on April 4, OC Forum
Luncheon Program in Irvine on April 12, and City of Westminster - State of the City Luncheon
on April 10; Councilmember Boardman, liaison to the Neighborhood Watch Committee reported
attending a meeting on April 10, announced April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month,
and National Night Out, America's Night Out Against Crime scheduled for August 9; Mayor
Hansen reported that a request for appeal of the Orange County Transportation Authority's
decision to remove the proposed 19th Street Bridge from the Master Plan of Arterial Highways
(MPAH) Map was denied.
Councilmember Bohr submitted a written report that will be made available in the City Clerk's
Office.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approved and adopted minutes
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to approve and adopt the minutes of the City
Council/Public Financing Authority Regular Meeting of March 19, 2012, and the City
Council/Public Financing Authority Regular Meeting and Successor Agency/Housing Authority
Special Meeting of April 2, 2012, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
2. Received and field City of Huntington Beach Strategic Plan Update
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to receive and file the updated status of the Six -
Month Strategic Objectives. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
3. Received and filed City Attorney's 4th Quarter Report - October 1, 2011, through December
31, 2011
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to receive and file the City Attorney's 4th Quarter
Report - October 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
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4. Adopted Resolution No. 2012-14 amending the Conflict of Interest Code and reviewed the
Code of Ethics
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to adopt Resolution No. 2012-14, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Its Conflict of Interest Code;"
and, review and approve "City of Huntington Beach Code of Ethics." The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
5. Received and filed City Clerk's Quarterly Report listing of Professional Service Contracts filed
in the City Clerk's office between October 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to receive and file the "List of Professional
Service Contracts Approved by Department Heads Pursuant to Huntington Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 3.03 and Submitted to the Office of the City Clerk During the Period of October 1,
2011 through December 31, 2011." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
6. Adopted Resolution No. 2012-17 amending the City's Classification Plan by modifying the
Class Specification and Compensation of the position of Assistant City Clerk Continued from the
April 2, 2012 meeting
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to adopt Resolution No. 2012-17, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the City's Classification Plan by
Modifying the Class Specification and Compensation for the Position of Assistant City Clerk."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: Harper
7. Received and Filed the Park Impact Fee Report for FY 2010/11
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to receive and file the 230 Park Impact Fee
Annual Report for fiscal year 2010/2011. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
8. Received and Filed the Fiscal Year 2010-11 State Controller's Report
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2010-11 State
Controller's Report. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: _
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
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NOES: None
9. -Appropriated funds for the emergency repair of the OC-44. Water Transmission Pipeline
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to appropriate $420,000 from the undesignated,
unappropriated balance of the Water Fund to Account No. 50685801.67725 (Import Connection
Maintenance) for payment of emergency repairs to the OC-44 Water Transmission Pipeline.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote. -
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
10. Approved Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP) Grant Violence Against Women
Program for 2012
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to accept the grant between the State of
California, Office of Criminal Justice Planning, California Emergency Management Agency (Cal
EMA) and the City of Huntington Beach; and, approve the appropriation and expenditure of
$238,637, of which $178,978 is to be fully reimbursed by the grant from the Office of Criminal
Justice Planning. The remaining $59,659 will be funded from appropriations in the Police
Department's budget. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
11. Approved and authorized execution of a Land Use Covenant (LUC) between the City of
Huntington Beach and the California Department of Toxic Substances and Control (DTSC)
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a Land Use Covenant (LUC) entitled "Covenant to Restrict Use of Property,
Environmental Restriction between the City of Huntington Beach and California Department of
Toxic Substances and Control (DTSC). Instruct the City Clerk to record the Land Use Covenant
and attached exhibits with the Orange County Recorder after DTSC signs agreement. The
motion carried by the following roil call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
12. Approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract
with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for legal services in Labor / Employment Matters
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute "Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract Between the City of
Huntington Beach and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal Services in Labor and Employment
Matters." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, .Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
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13. Approved and authorized execution of an Indemnity Agreement between the City of
Huntington Beach and AAA Animal Hospital
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the "Indemnity Agreement By and Between the City of Huntington Beach and
Dr. Samir S. Botros, dba AAA Animal Hospital;" and, authorize the City Clerk to file said
agreement in the City records. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
14. Adopted Ordinance No. 3936 amending Chapter 10.42 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code relating to Residential Parking Permits Approved for Introduction 4/2/2012
Mayor Hansen, Transportation Manager Bob Stacheiski and Police Chief Ken Small discussed
allowance of handicapped placards in residential parking permit areas.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Carchio to adopt Ordinance No. 3936, "An Ordinance
of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 10.42 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code Relating to Residential Parking Permit." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Boardman, Bohr, Carchio, Dwyer, and Shaw
NOES: Harper
PUBLIC HEARING
15. Approved Subsequent Environmental Impact Report No. 07-002, General Plan Amendment
No. 11-004 and Conditional Use Permit No. 07-039(R) for the Huntington Beach Senior Center
Project
Senior Planner Jennifer Villasenor provided a PowerPoint presentation entitled Huntington
Beach Senior Center in Central Park - Subsequent Environmental Impact Report No. 07-002
(Appeal) - General Plan Amendment No. 11-004, Conditional Use Permit No. 07-039(R)
(Appeal) - City Council Meeting April 16, 2012, with titled slides: SEIR No. 07-002, Impacts,
Alternatives, General Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, Planning Commission Action,
Appeal, Analysis - Master EIR/Senior Center SEIR, Analysis, Equestrian Center Boundary, and
Recommendations.
Questions/Comments:
Councilmember Bohr and Planner Villasenor discussed an alternative project location (Cove
Property at the northeast corner of Gothard and Garfield).
Councilmember Boardman and Planner Villasenor discussed scale in relation to a project slide
depicting the 5-acre site location, not including slopes from the existing disc golf course or 1.5
acre driveway included in the mitigation measures of the Central Park Master Plan. -
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Mayor Hansen opened the public hearing.
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn read into the record names
of individuals who submitted supplemental communications that were received after distribution
of the Council agenda packet: Mary Jo Baretich, Arthur & Marilyn Morgan, Margaret Kay
LaBelle, Teri Simonis, James P. & Helen Barker, Muriel Beynon, Joann K. Buhler, Margaret M.
Mahoney, Norma Jeanne Mignacca, Thomas Point, Marilyn Potes, Beverly J. Rieber, Rosemary
Robinson, Regina Selvin, Carol Settimo, Harriet Shulman, Norma M. Tolin, Julia R. Van Loan,
Helen Yules, Sharon Bowers, Mark C. Allen, III, Bob Schwanz, Bill Morris, John Miles, Margaret
A. Adams, Gloria Baca, Lorraine L. Contorelli, Joanne Goudge, Linda Gray, Sally Richards,
Mary DeSloover, Lenora Sanchez, Shar Shubert, Sonny Shubert, Karen Topolewski and one
with signature unable to read.
Jules Hooper spoke in favor of the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR
No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:11:31)
Carrie Thomas, speaking on behalf of Bob Schwanz to confirm receipt of information he
provided to Council, expressed opposition to the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central
Park (SEIR No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:12:35)
Father Christian Mondor spoke in favor of the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central
Park (SEIR No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:15:09)
Pat Davis spoke in favor of the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR No.
07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:17:41)
Don MacAllister spoke in favor of the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR
No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)), and distributed 2010 census data for
Huntington Beach to demonstrate growth in 60+ population. (03:19:30)
Donna Brandt, Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach, spoke in favor of the
proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and
CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:21:13)
Mark C. Allen Ili, Parks Legal Defense, provided a PowerPoint that had titled slides: 5 errors,
The "project" is a building, Park land is "free."
Dave Quatman, Therapeutic Riding Center, spoke in favor of the proposed Senior Center in
Huntington Central Park (SEIR No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-
039(R)). (03:27:12)
Karen Graves, Therapeutic Riding Center, spoke in favor of the proposed Senior Center in
Huntington Central Park (SEIR No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-
039(R)). (03;27:46)
Councilmember Shaw and City staff discussed the proposed request and any affects it would
have on the Therapeutic Riding Center.
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Linda Urette spoke in opposition to the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park
(SEIR No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:30:41)
Councilmember Harper, Councilmember Carchio and Speaker Urette discussed Speaker
Urette's residential location on Freshwater Circle, and Speaker Urette's thoughts on alternate
locations.
Mike Sloan, resident who lives directly across from the park, spoke in opposition to the
proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and
CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:36:22)
Pam Vallot spoke in opposition to the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR
No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)), suggesting the Boeing property as a
possible alternative site. (03:39:37)
Larry Geisse spoke in opposition to the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park
(SEIR No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:41:46)
Brindel Rothspan spoke in support of the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park
(SEIR No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)), and how inadequate the
Rodgers' Senior Center is in its current condition. (03:44:49)
Robert Dettloff spoke in favor of the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR
No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:46:18)
John Miles spoke in favor of the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR No.
07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:49:38)
Robert Wentzl spoke in favor of the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR
No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:52:21)
Mark Bixby spoke in opposition to the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR
No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:53:40)
Candace Bartsch spoke in support of the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park
(SEIR No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:54:59)
Judy Ann Morris spoke in favor of the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR
No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:56:49)
Dave Sullivan spoke in support of the proposed Senior Center in Huntington Central Park (SEIR
No. 07-002, GPA No. 11-004, and CUP No. 07-039(R)). (03:58:34)
With no one else present to speak, Mayor Hansen closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Bohr questioned if staff wanted to address comments made by speakers
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Mayor Pro Dwyer and staff discussed the square footage of the driveway already included and
approved within the mitigated (Sully Miller) area of the Central Park Master Plan, Raptor
foraging, and mitigating the proposed parking area for the Shipley Nature Center.
Staff addressed Speaker Bixby's comments about the City standing behind its promises by
discussing Quimby fees received the Pacific City project, 3-5 year project shelf life, and what
costs are covered by the Sports Complex. Concerns were expressed about litigation and
moving forward financially. City Attorney McGrath commented on 19 related lawsuits received
in the past three months.
A motion was made by Dwyer, second Bohr to certify Subsequent Environmental Impact Report
No. 07-002 as adequate and complete in accordance with CEQA requirements by adopting
Resolution No. 2012-18, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach,
California, Certifying the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2007041027)
for the Huntington Beach Senior.Center Project;" and, approve General Plan Amendment No.
11-004 by adopting City Council Resolution No. 2012-19, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach Approving General Plan Amendment No. 11-004 (Senior Center
Project);" and, approve Conditional Use Permit No. 07-039(R) with findings and suggested
conditions of approval; and, approve CEQA Statement of Findings of Fact with a Statement of
Overriding Considerations.
Councilmember Shaw and the City Attorney discussed the costs associated with litigation. It
was mentioned that $640,000 had -been spent to date in legal fees, City Manager Wilson
identified $1.2 million spent on planning the proposed Senior Center in Central Park, and
indicated costs associated with postponing the decision. Councilmember Bohr and City
Attorney McGrath discussed hourly rates for legal defense charged by outside firms.
Councilmember Harper voiced support for the request, and questioned Councilmember Shaw's
opposition when 80% of senior centers in Orange County are built in parks.
Mayor Hansen discussed the item's approval by Huntington Beach voters in 2006,
voter intelligence, and his confidence that the project complies with CEQA requirements.
Councilmember Boardman and staff discussed the Therapeutic Riding Center (TRC) operating
under a temporary use permit, and TRC's potential lease/memorandum of
understanding (MOU) terms.
Discussion ensued about a speaker's comments on triggering a Measure C vote, and whether it
was possible for placement on the November ballot.
Councilmember Bohr was sympathetic to individuals who argue against disturbing Raptor
habitat, but did not agree that the issue supports the argument that the project does not
comply with CEQA.
Councilmember Boardman explained her reasons for the appeal, discussed troubles with
funding the project, and her hopes that Council was open to discuss altematives. She stated
that that public needs to know that the City does not have $20 million to build what was
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previously approved. She provided a PowerPoint that highlighted text from pages of the final
EIR for Park Master Plan that drew attention among other things to the number of acres,
and questioned why the Sports Complex didn't require mitigation when it was it bare land. She
voiced concerns about litigation, how the charter has changed, and the idea of new Measure C
vote.
Speaker Allen and Councilmember Boardman discussed why they felt the project may require a
new Measure C vote and use of Quimby fees in an untimely manner.
Councilmember Boardman questioned inaccuracies in the map, and encroachment into existing
encyclopedia lots. Mayor Pro Tern Dwyer discussed the types of changes that trigger. the need
for a new EIR.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, and Bohr
NOES: Shaw, and Boardman
After the hour of 11:00 PM, City policy dictates that Council vote on whether or not to continue
to conduct business. With that in mind, a motion was made by Dwyer, second Bohr to continue
the meeting after the hour of 11:00 PM. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
16. Approved Main Street and Ellis Avenue Intersection Modification Concept Development
A motion was made by Bohr, second Carchio to direct staff to develop the project concept,
identify an appropriate funding source and include the costs of processing consideration of the
project in the upcoming FY 2012/13 budget. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
17. Continued to May 7 introduction of Ordinance No. 3938 amending Chapter 7.12 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to Miscellaneous Animal Care and Control by
prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats by a retail commercial establishment
City Attorney McGrath and Councilmember Harper discussed the impacts to commercial
establishments, online sales, how the identified $100 fine applies to sellers, not buyers, and how
the ordinance impacts adoption displays/rescue operations in commercial establishments.
Mayor Pro Tern Dwyer expressed support for modifying the ordinance to prohibit the sale of
puppy mill dogs, but not necessarily ban the sale of dogs altogether.
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Councilmember Shaw proposed that two existing businesses (Pets Pets Pets and Animal
Kingdom) be granted a 2-year grandfathering period that would transition them into the adoption
model type of business. He held a conversation with the owners of Pets Pets Pets and Dr. Kohl
about the options available to existing business owners to keep them operational.
Councilmember Boardman clarified any adopted ordinance should not affect adoption efforts in
major retailers like Petco and Petsmart.
Councilmember Bohr expressed his support for banning retail sales of dogs and cats in
commercial establishments and encouraging the public to obtain domestic pets through rescue
shelters.
A motion was made by Shaw, second Carchio to continue to May 7 and bring back a modified
ordinance that includes recommendations by Dr. Kohl to create guidelines that reflect
discussions regarding in-store adoptions, adoption business model, and 2-year phase -out of
selling dogs and cats for two existing retail businesses in Huntington Beach. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Bohr, Carchio, and Boardman
NOES: Harper, Dwyer, and Hansen
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Comments were provided by Mayor Pro Tem Dwyer, Councilmembers Carchio, Bohr, and
Boardman, and Mayor Hansen.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR
MEETING - At 12:06 AM on April 17, 2012 to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Public
Financing Authority meeting of Monday, May 7, 2012, at 4:00 PM in Room B-8, Civic Center,
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING — At 12:06 AM on April
17, 2012 to a date uncertain.
City Jerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council/Successor Agency of the City of
Huntington Beach, Secretary of the Huntington
Beach Public Finance Authority of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST -
(My Clerk, PFA Secreta , Mayor -Chair
Successor Agency Clerk