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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-13MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, January 13, 1975 Mayor Coen called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Duke, Coen Wieder - (arrived 7:20 P.M.) Absent: Shipley . REVIEW OF PROCEDURES FOR SHAMEL ASH TREE REMOVAL The City Administrator informed Council that an investigation had been made by the Director of Public Works relative to the feasibility of permitting residents to remove Shamel Ash trees in front of their homes which are .destroying sidewalks. The Director of Public Works reported that due to liability factors, uniformity of removal and other considerations, he would recommend that if funds cannot be obtained within a short time pexiod that persons wishing to remove the trees petition to form an assessment district to effect the removal. BICYCLE TRAIL STATUS The City Administrator reported on the status of the Bicycle Trail along Huntington State Park and informed Council that a letter had been received from the State Department of Parks and Recreation stating that they were receptive to the development of a bike trail at this location and setting forth items which they believed should be resolved as part of a joint powers agreement between the City and State. PUBLIC CABLE TELEVISION AUTHORITY STEEERING COMMITTEE REPORT Mayor Coen, City representative on the Board of Directors of the Public Cable Television Authority Steering Committee, reported that at their meeting held January 2, 1975, the Board had voted to grant Dickenson Enterprises a six month extension of the provisional franchise in anticipation of a change in the money market. He stated that until the time of the letting of the franchise, the managerial costs had been shared by the participating cities, however, the costs are now borne by Dickenson Enterprises and will continue to be during the time extension, thus incurring no additional cost to the City. Councilwoman Wieder arrived at the Council meeting. ATTENDANCE AT SCAG CONFERENCE &�NLC LE QSLAIVE CONFERENCE The City Administrator informed Council that he had provided them with information relative to the upcoming Southern California Association of Governments Conference. He also reported on the importance of the National League of Cities Legislative Conference tobe held March 2-4, 1975, in Washington, D. C., and.requested that those members wishing to attend contact his office. 1 60 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 1/13/75 REPORT REGARDING RECRUITMENT FOR SPECIAL MANPOWER PROJECTS The City Administrator reported that the recruitment for the special Manpower Projects was proceeding most satisfactorily and that Mr. Bob Cunningham, Manpower Director and staff were to be commended for the fine job they had done in this regard, particularly in view of the time restrictions. PROPOSED BUDGET FOR LIBRARY DEDICATION REFERRED TO PRODUCTIVITY COMMITTEE & EAC Mr. David Wickersham, Chairman of the Library Board, addressed Council and dis- tributed copies of the December 23, 1974 minutes of the Library Board pertaining to the proposed budget for the library dedication ceremonies. He reviewed the list of expenditures and discussion was held regarding the budget. Dr. Richard Altimari, Library Board member, addressed Council and reported on the fund raising brochure which is planned for distribution. Mr. Wickersham reported that the library planned to raise funds on a continuing basis through the use of this brochure. Discussion was held between the Council, Mr. Wickersham and Dr. Altimari regarding the proposed budget and Councilwoman Wieder recommended that they explore the possibility of paying for the cost of the publication through paid business space which had proved successful for various organizations in the past. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to allocate funds requested for the library dedication ceremonies out of appropriate funds and that the Library Board be requested to attempt to reimburse that fund from their advertising. Following discussion, the motion made by Councilwoman Gibbs was withdrawn. On motion by Matney, Council referred the matter of the proposed budget for the library dedication ceremonies to the City Productivity Committee and the Economic Advisory Commission for recommendation at the next regular meeting. Mr. William Foster, representing the Economic Advisory Commission,.addressed Council regarding the purpose of the referral. REPORT - 'MAN IN WASHINGTON' - BILL MORGAN Mr. Bill Morgan, City Legislative Representative to Washington, D. C., presented a report on some of the major programs under way in Washington, D. C., and spoke regarding the recent action by the Supreme Court relative to the Fair Labor Standards Act legislation. He reported on the Air Pollution Task Force meeting at the California League of Cities regarding the Clean Air Act and stated that Manpower issues were another area in which- he- believed the City would becoma tore. Involved. - Discussion was held and Councilwoman Wieder spoke regarding the importance of establishing the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency. r RES NO 4412 - ADOPTED - APPROVALJOF PROJECTS - SO COAST REGIONAL COASTAL COMMISSION The Mayor informed Council that they had been provided with copies of proposed Resolution No. 4012 - "A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COOPERATION AND SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COASTAL COMMISSION IN APPROVING.PROJECTS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN CONCEPT BY THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." -1G 1 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 1/13/75 He informed Council that the proposed resolution had evolved from a meeting which had been held with a number of individuals who have recently formed the Huntington Beach Landowners Association. He stated that the main purpose of the resolution was to state the policy position of the City relative to land use and existing ordinances involving building and zoning of property in the City. Councilwoman Wieder suggested that a transmittal letter with the resolution be sent formally requesting that a meeting be held between the South Coast Regional Coastal Commission, planning Commission and City Council to discuss common problems. Considerable discussion was held regarding the proposed resolution, and it was determined by Council that the words 'support of be inserted prior to the word 'the' in the fourth line of the title; also that the word 'authorized' in the fourth paragraph be changed to 'initiated' and that City Boards, Commissions or Staff be added following the word 'Council' in the same line. Following a reading of Resolution No. 4012 by title, a motion was made by Councilman Bartlett to waive. further reading of said resolution. The motion was passed by the following vote. AYES: .Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley On motion by Bartlett, Council adopted Resolution No. 4012 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen NOES: Duke ABSENT: Shipley AMENDMENT TO LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN The City Clerk presented the Amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan on which a public hearing had been held January 6, 1975, at which time decision was deferred until the February 3, 1975 meeting pending legal analysis by the City Attorney. The amendment involves proposed changes to the land use designation in five planning areas within the city generally referred to as: 1. Planning Reserve South of Huntington Central Park - generally located west of Gothard Street to the city boundary line, north of Garfield Avenue to the Huntington Central Park. 2. Government Center/Old Town Planning Unit - generally located south of Garfield Avenue to Atlanta Avenue, and east of Goldenwest Street to Beach Boulevard. 3. Townlot Planning Unit - generally located south of Palm Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway and east of Goldenwest Street to Main Street. 4. Sunset Heights Planning Area - generally located south of Heil Avenue to Warner Avenue and east of Algonquin Street to Bolsa Chica Street. 5. East of Beach Boulevard/South of Ellis Quarter Section - generally located east of Beach Boulevard to Newland Street and south of Ellis Avenue to Gar- field Avenue. The Planning Director stated that he believed there were three critical areas which Council may wish to address themseleves at this time - the expansion of Central City Park, the expansion of the Civic Center Site and the designation of the first block along Pacific Coast Highway. Page #4 - Council Minutes - 1/13/75 The Council and Planning Director reviewed the Townlot Planning Unit portion of the proposed amendment. On motion by Coen, Council requested that the Planning Commission consider changing the description of the first block along Pacific Coast Highway from Townlot Specific Plan to Commercial Multiple Family Residential, for report at the next regular meeting. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley COMMUNICATION - H B HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL - EMERGENCY FOOD AID The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of a communication from Mr. Pat Downey, Chairman of the Huntington Beach Human Resources Council, requesting that Council direct the staff to take immediate steps in exploring the use of governmental funds to provide emergency food aid for citizens who are faced with diminishing ability to provide for their food needs due to increasing unemployment, inflation and reduced incomes. The C}ty Administrator stated that if agreeable with Council, he would proceed with investigating means to provide such a program in the City. COMMUNICATION - COUNTY OF ORANGE - REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF (EMS PROGRAM) - APPROVED The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of a communication from the County Health Department requesting that Council support their request to the State for funds to cover costs of purchasing specially equipped vehicles for use by mobile intensive care paramedic teams, to expand and further implement the present County wide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program. A motion was made by Councilman Duke, that Council support the request made to the State by the County of Orange for funds to cover costs of purchasing specially equipped vehicles for use by mobile intensive care paramedic teams. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley A PROPOSITION 9 - POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974 - FILING OF STATEMENTS The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with pertinent information from the. City Clerk's Office on the filing of statements relative to Proposition 9 - Political Reform Act of 1974. ELECTION OF ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT DIRECTORS The City Administrator informed Council that action was taken by the Orange County League of Cities supporting the appointment, rather than election by the people, of Orange County Transit District Directors. RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED - 'VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS' Mayor Coen reported that he had received a communication from Mr. Ron Shenkman, President, Board of Trustees, Huntington Beach Union High School District commending the participation by parents and other interested citizens in the educational 1 6 3programs of the schools. He requested that the City Attorney prepare a similar resolution for presentation at the January 20, 1975 meeting. Page #5 -- Council Minutes - 1/13/75 1 Lq !-- EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Coen called an Executive Session of the City Council to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 8:36 P.M., excused the City Clerk from the meeting and appointed Councilman Bartlett to act as Acting City Clerk until such time as Council is reconvened. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 8:50 P.M. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City adjourned' -at 8:51 P.M., to Monday, January 20, 1975 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen NOES: None ABSENT: Shipley ATTEST: V Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 'AlVin C n Mayor