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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-25MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, May 25, 1970 Mayor Shipley called the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Green, Bartlett, McCracken, Gibbs, Ma.tney, Coen, Shipley Councilmen Absent: None REPORT - SYSTEMS & DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE Councilman Coen recognized the members of the Systems and Data Processing Committee present and commended them for their nine consecutive weeks of work in preparing this report. He stated that the committee had been directed to investigate methods of financing the proposed Civic Center and Police Facility, together with a. long range projection of revenue, general expenditures and analysis of the Capital improvement Program for recommendation to Council. During the preparation of this report, the Systems and Data, Processing Committee had met with Depart- ment heads individually and also collectively with the City Administrator, and business leaders of the community, and that the conclusions of the report were unanimously agreed upon by the committee members, with the exception of the recommendation regarding the Hotel Occupancy Tax. Councilman Coen stated that he was prepared to move that the following recommendations of the Systems and Data, Processing Committee be approved by Council. 1. Adopt the Committee's recommendation to establish by affirmative action, the direction which the Council will proceed in the future, regarding the Capital improvements Program. 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amend- ing the refuse collection fee. 3. Approve an increase in the hotel occupancy tax.. 4. Approve a revision in the business license tax to provide for a, multi -rate tax based on gross receipts as modified by a. profitability factor. 5. Direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution to place a. six million dollar general obligation bond to finance the Civic Center and Police Facility projects, on the ballot for the November 1970 General Election. 5. Continue to explore all other matters in the Committee's report such a,s the possibility of a Joint Powers Agreement with various government entities for the financing of said improvements.. 7. Establish an Economic Advisory Committee for the purpose of reviewing and recommending long-range economic planning matters involving operating budgets, capital budgets and revenue sources. Councilman Green stated that he was not prepared at this time to take action on the committee's recommendations as he would need more informa- tion concerning the proposed multi -rate business license tax based on gross receipts, and that he felt that a. general obligation bond method of financing the Civic Center and Police Facility projects would fail when put to a vote of the people. 176 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 5/25/70 Mrs. K. Martyn, committee member, stated that she had held reservations regarding the proposal to finance the civic improvements program through general obligation bonds, however, she now believes that it would be the most economical and acceptable method. Mr. Arguello, City Finance Director stated that all categories of businesses should be set forth in the ordinance so that every avenue of income is subject to a gross receipts tax. Mr. Dick Belyea, committee member, stated that he believed the only feasible method of financing the capital improvements would be through general obligation bonds and that he felt certain the community would realize the importance of these projects and approve a. bond issue. Councilman McCracken stated that he believed the committee's proposal to establish an Economic Advisory Committee wa.s important and deserved Council approval. Mr. R. Waidzunas, committee member, spoke regarding the proposed amendment to the business license tax and recommended that Council approve the concept of this proposal, after which time a, public hearing would be held with all interested parties present, to discuss the plan in detail. Councilman Matney stated that he believed passage of general obliga- tion bonds at this time would be difficult but that the Council has an obligation to proceed with same and if possible in time for the November General Election. Councilwoman Gibbs asked if a Joint -Powers Agreement would be a more advantageous method of financing the capital improvement projects. Councilman Coen stated that a. Joint -Powers Agreement is still being considered as an alternative to the general obligation bond plan, and could possibly prove to be the preferred method. of financing. Councilman Bartlett stated that he believed the voters would approve the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the civic improve- ments. The City Administrator informed Council that the architects for the Civic Center and. Police Facility had stated that they would have detailed plans and specifications completed by January, 1971. 3 YOUTH COALITION COMMITTEE At this time, Mayor Shipley announced that Council would proceed to hear matters pertaining to the Youth Coalition Committee. Councilman Coen asked Mr. Leonard Ewers, Chairman of the Youth Coali- tion Committee, if there were any recommendations from the committee to be offered to Council at this time. Mr. Ewers stated that the committee had no recommendations for presenta- tion to Council at this time, but would like to discuss the committee's goals and objectives with the Council. He spoke regarding the various problems the Youth Coalition Committee had encountered, such as enlist- ing support in an area wide basis and the need for a. restructure of the committee. Councilman Matney expressed the opinion that the original intent of the committee was to provide a meeting ground for young people to express their opinions and serve as a, vehicle for better understanding of the needs of the community's young people. Councilwoman Gibbs asked if the committee had a particular objective or goal at this time. Mr. Ewers stated that the Youth Coalition Committee wanted to bring more people into their organization and that there was a great need for a Teen Center in the community. ,,r.M1/7 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 5/25/70 1 0 F� The Director of Recreation and Parks stated that the City has advocated Multi -use Centers because the City could. not afford. to build a center for the exclusive use of only one segment of the community. Mr. Ewers stated that he felt it was imperative that the Youth Coalition Committee not be merged with any other department or organization. Councilman Bartlett stated that he thought that the Youth Coalition Committee might work more satisfactorily if it were a part of the Recreation and Parks Department. Mr. Ewers stated that he felt the lines of communication between the Committee and. Council would be damaged if the committee were to become part of the Recreation and Parks Department. Mr. Joe LaCascia, committee member, stated. that the Youth Coalition Committee needs the cooperation from the High ,School administrations and also that a. larger membership is necessary to accomplish their goals. Mayor Shipley stated that a, letter from Council in support of the Youth Coalition Committee would be sent to the various high school administrations. Councilman Matney stated that he believes there is a definite need for a Teen Center in the community. Miss Peggy Redman, Golden West College student, asked Council permission to question the Youth Coalition Committee members regarding the back- ground of the Committee and stated that she did not believe membership should be restricted. to residents of Huntington Beach. Mr. Glen Birch, Student Body President of Golden West College, stated that he feels the Youth Coalition Committee will benefit the community and that he looks forward. to working with the committee. Mr. James Sampson, representing the Youth Coalition Committee, stated that the group is rewriting their by-laws to incorporate changes that have been made. Mr. Rip Ribble, representing the Recreation and Parks Department, who serves as a liason between the Recreation and Parks Department and the Youth Coalition Committee stated. that he believed the reason that the Committee had not been successful was that there had. been a misunder- standing as to the objectives of the committee. Miss Pat Holme, Secretary of the Youth Coalition Committee stated that she believed that the committee needs changing but that it should not be combined with the Recreation and. Parks Department. Mr. Jan Jones, committee member, stated that he believed. a counseling service should be established in the community by the Youth Coalition Committee. Mrs. Ruth Brazney, adult committee advisor, addressed Council and stated that she believed the youth members of the committee should meet alone and then submit their proposals to the adult advisors, who will transmit them to Council. Mr. Scott Hoyce, committee member, stated that once the problems of the committee are worked out, the committee will be valuable in bridging the communication gap between the youth and adult members of the community. Mr. Michael Cliner, stated that he also did not want.the committee to become a part of the Recreation and Parks Department. Mayor Shipley.directed the City Administrator to arrange for information regarding the Youth Coalition Committee to be inserted in the City Water Bills for tk-te publics information. Discussion was held by Council concerning the difficulty in locating. a suitable building for use as a Teen Center, and Council directed the Administrator to determine the suitability of the First Baptist Church building on Sixth Street for this purpose. �, -.. kis Page #4 - Council Minutes - 5/25/70 Mayor Shipley appointed Councilwoman Gibbs and Councilman Matney to a Council Committee to work with the Youth Coalition Committee members. SYSTEMS & DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE Mayor Shipley stated that they would return to further discussion on the report of the Systems and. Data Processing Committee. Councilman Coen asked if the Council desired additional information before taking action on the recommendations of the Systems and Data Processing Committee. Councilmen Green, Bartlett, and McCracken stated that they would re- quire additional information and time for study before voting upon the matter. Mr. Peter Horton of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council and stated that he endorsed the study in principal and appreciated the opportunity to work with the committee. RECESS Mayor Shipley called a recess of the Council at 9:55 P.M. The meet- ing was reconvened at 10:10 P.M. by the Mayor. On motion by Matney, Council accepted the Civic Improvement Program Report in concept, as prepared by the Systems and Data Processing Committee. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Shipley, the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. Paul C. Jones City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California BY: ' l7ssistant City Clerk3c�y� C� Donald D. Ship e Mayor ATTEST: Paul C. Jones City Clerk Assistant - Clerk JL79