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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, February 24, 1975
Mayor Coen called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Wieder, Coen
Matney - (arrived at 6:55 P.M.) - Duke arrived at (5:40 P.M.)
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 - APPROVED - RES NO 4023 -
ADOPTED
Mayor Coen announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing for the
purpose of considering the preliminary Community Development Program and Housing Assis-
tance Plan and the recommended programs under the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974.
The Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for publication and posting
had been met and that she had received a communication from Mr. Leonard Wright re-
garding the proposed program.
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Mr. Edward Selich, Planning Progr i Administrator, City Planning Department, addressed
Council and presented a comprehensive report regarding the preliminary Community Devel-
opment Program and Housing Assistance Plan which was prepared.in response to the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
Discussion was held between the Planning Staff and Council regarding various aspects
of the program and the alternative approaches. Discussion was held on item #7 contained
in the Preliminary Community Development Program relative to Senior Citizens Projects.
Councilman Duke requested that information be provided to Council relative to the five
highest crime areas within the City. The Council and staff discussed the proposed
allocation of monies for a street lighting project in the Oak View area, per Item #S
in the Preliminary Community Development Program.
Mayor Coen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Pat Downey,.Cha.irman of the Human Resources Council of Huntington Beach and Welfare
Director of the Salvation Army, addressed Council and requested assistance regarding.
the needs of senior citizens in the City.
Councilman Matney arrived ,at the meeting at 6:55 P.M.
Mrs. Gertrude. Dandurands Coordinator of TLC -Feeding Program for Senior Citizens,
addressed Council regarding the heeds.of senior citizens and the future of the downtown
facilities. She also reported on the services provided by the organization.
Mr. Robert Burton, representing the Autistic Society of .Orange County, addressed
Council and requested Council support•of the provisions in-the.plan for the handicpLpped.
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Mrs. Ruth Bailey, President'of the League of Women Voters, addressed Council and
complimented the city on the preparation of this report and presented recommendations
relative to programs she believed should be given emphasis.
Mr. Jim Ott, Director of the Executive Committee of LYNN (Love Your Neighbor Now),
established by St. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, addressed Council regarding the need
for establishing adequate juvenile housing facilities and presented a communication out-
lining the LYNN Center Proposal. He also spoke regarding the history of LYNN and their
request for an unused city facility for their program, as they are facing a loss of
their present site.
Mr..Ken'Brandt, Community Organization Counselor with the Regional Center of Orange
County, addressed Council and offered their assistance relative to the development of
programs.
Dr. Richard Altimari, representing the Huntington Beach Union High school District,
addressed Council and stated he believed there was a need to inform the citizens of
the areas other than housing assistance, which the proposed plan encompasses. He re-
quested that approximately $14,900 in funds be made available for community facilities
which would serve handicapped persons and their families.
Mrs. Ada M. white, representing the Council on Aging, addressed Council and read a
communication requesting that funds be expended to provide additional exits for apart-
ments and condiminiums. Mr. Selich responded as to the reasons funds could not be ex-
tended .for this purpose.
Mr.V. Scoville, representing the board of Directors of Huntington Continental 'townhouse
Association #1 and #2, addressed Council regarding aspects of the program and requested
that rent or purchase subsidies not be applied to the townhomes, but that funds be ex-
pended for recreational facilities.
Mr. Mike Feser, resident of the city, addressed Council regarding the proposed programs
and stated that he believed HUD success in other communities should be explored before
proceeding further.
RECESS
Mayor Coen called a recess of Council at 8:15 P.M.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 8:30 P.M. in Room B8.
Mr. Ed Perela, addressed Council and stated his concern regarding the plan relative to
citizen input and stated that he believed funds should be directed to the handicapped
and elderly.
Mr. H. W. Barnard, addressed Council regarding the funding aspects of the program and
Mr. Selich addressed himself to this aspect.
Mr. Brian Parkinson, addressed Council regarding the proposed allocation of funds for
street lighting in the Oak View area and requested clarification As to its application to
tAis program.
There.being no one further present to speak.on the matter and there being no further pro-
tests filed, either oral,or.written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
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Considerable discussion was held by the Council regarding the establishment of
priorities.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs relative to Item #8 -Preliminary Community
Development Program, contained on Page #13 of the Preliminary Community Development
Program, that the expenditure of $100,000 be designated for a community center at
the 'Motown' and 0ak View areas of the city rather -than for installation of local
street lighting. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wieder to approve Project #1, HCD Citizens Parti-
ci ation Program, as contained on Page #8 of the Preliminary Community Development
Program. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Wieder, Council approved Item #2, Housing Assistance Plan #1, contained
on Page #8 of the Preliminary Community Development Program. The motion was passed
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Wieder, Council approved Item #3, Community Analysis Project, contained
on Page #9 of the Preliminary Community Development Program. The motion was passed
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlsft, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved Item #4, 222rade Townlot/Old Town Water Facil-
ities as contained on Page #9 of the Preliminary Community Development Program. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gibbs to approve Item #5, Revolving Funds For Lot
Consolidation, contained on Page #11 of the Preliminary Community Development Program.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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On motion by Gibbs,Council approved Item #5, Wheelchair Ramps, as contained on
Page #11 of the Preliminary Community Development Program. The moti.on.was passed
by the following roll call vote:
AXES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Councilman Shipley to approve Item #7,.Senior Citizens Projects,
as contained on Page-#11'of the Preliminary Community Development Program, with the
notation that approval is granted irrespective of area. The motion was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, "Duke, Coen
NOES; None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Gibbs, Council approved Item #9, Facility and Programs for.the Handicapped,
as contained on Page #13-of the' Preliminary Community Development Program. The motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4023 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THE_COMM[iNITY,DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND
THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN."
On motion by Gibbs, Council waived further reading of Resolution Nip.. 4023 and .
adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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COMMUNICATION - H B HISTORICAL SOCIETY - NEWLAND HOUSE RESTORATION - FUNDS ALLOCATED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach Historical Society recom-
mending that funds not to exceed $8,000 be made available to complete the roofing project
on the Newland House. Said communication had been deferred from the February 18, 1975
meeting.
Discussion was held by Council on the matter and the Council requested that they be pro-
vided with a complete budget for the restoration of the Newland House.
On motion by Shipley, Council directed that funds, not to exceed $8,000, be expended from
Revenue Sharing Funds for the completion of the roofing project on the Newland House. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Coen
NOES: Duke
ABSENT: None
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PLANNING COMMUNICATION RE: COASTAL COMMISSION
The Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Department regarding the Powers,
Funding, and Government Element of the south Coast Regional Coastal Commission and
recommending that Council continue its opposition to said Element until such time as
the City's concerns are incorporated in the plan. Said communication had been deferred
from the February 18, 1975 meeting.
On motion by Matney, Council reaffirmed its previous position in opposition to
the Powers, Funding and Government Element of the South Coast Regional Coastal
Commission. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNICATION - H B AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
The Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach American Revolution
Bicentennial Commission requesting Council approval of their plans to include the
dedication and development of the new Huntington Beach Central Library as part of
their Heritage 176 and Horizons program. Said communication had been deferred from
the February 16, 1975 meeting.
On motion by Gibbs, .Council approved the plans of the Huntington Beach American
Revolution Bicentennial Commission to include the dedication and development of the
new Huntington Beach Central Library as part of their Heritage 176 and Horizons
program. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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COMMUNICATION - H B AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION - APPOINTMENTS APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Huntington Beach American Revolution
Bicentennial Commission recommending Council approval of appointments to their
commission. Said communication had been deferred from the February 18, 1975 meeting.
On motion by Coen, Council approved the following appointments to the Huntington
Beach American Revolution Bicentennial Commission: Father Ronald Colloty, St. Simon
and Jude Catholic Church - Ecclesiastic involvement, Suzie Smith_- White Capper s,
Ruth West - American Association of University Women and other groups. The motion was
passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilwoman Gibbs suggested that the name of Dr. Albert Vxohel be- tr4ngp$tted tq
the Bicentennial Commission for consideration at such time as future appointments
may be made.
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ALLIED ARTS COMMISSION COMMUNICATION-- REFERRED TO CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The Cleric presented a communication from the Allied Arts Commission requesting the
use of the downtown library's Junior Department as the nucleus of an art gallery.
Said communication had been deferred from the February 18, 1975 meeting.
Mayor Coen directed that the communication from the Allied Arts Commission relative
to the use of the downtown library's Junior Department be referred to the City Admin-
istrator for report and recommendation.
ORDINANCES ADOPTED
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 1964, 1965
and 1966 by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORD NO 1964 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE 73-30
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF.ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WARNER AVENUE BETWEEN EDGEWATER LANE AND SCEPTRE LANE (ZONE
CASE NO. 73-30)."
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ORD NO 1965 - ADOPTED - ZONE CASE NO 74-08
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE MEADOWLARK GOLF COURSE WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
GRAHAM STREET AND WARNER AVENUE (ZONE CASE NO. 74-08)."
ORD NO 1966 - ADOPTED - RENUMBERS ARTICLE 175
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY RENUMBERING ARTICLE NO. 175 THEREOF.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL OF ORANGE COUNTY - COMMUNICATION - GASOLINE TAX
The Clerk presented a communication from the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council
of Orange County requesting that Council take a position regarding the recommendation
of the Southern California Association of Governments that a gasoline tax of 10,� per
gallon be imposed as a "disincentive" to the use of the personal automobile.
On motion by Matney, Council stated their apposition to the Southern California Assoc-
iation of Government's recommendation that a 10� per gallon gasoline tax be established
as.a "disincentive" to the use of the personal automobile, and directed that copies of
this action be transmitted to the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange
County and the Southern California Association of Governments. The motion was passed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGRMT - O C MANPOWER COMMISSION - PRIME SPONSORSHIP
The City Administrator presented an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement
between the City, County of Orange and the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove,
Huntington Beach and Santa Ana relative to the Notice of Intent to Apply for
Prime Sponsorship. Said agreement had been approved by Council on December 9,
1974. The City Administrator informed Council of his recommendation of approval.
On motion by Matney, Council approved the amendment to the Joint Powers Agree-
ment between the City and the County of Orange, and cities of Santa Ana, Garden
Grove and Anaheim and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on
behalf of the City.' The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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COMMUNICATION - NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR FAMILY LIFE
The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies
of a communcation written by the Search Committee of the National Alliance For
Family Life to their president concerning the location of the National Center
in Huntington Beach.
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICE
Councilman Matney brought Council's attention to a communciation from the
Director of the Orange County Health Department in which they expressed interest
in assuming the City's animal control service. He requested that the City Admini-
strator incorporate this information into his report on the matter.
PLAQUE TO BE PREPARED •- JANIE KOCH
Councilman Matney reque.,_ad that a plaque be prepared for presentation to Janie
Koch in appreciation for her service to the City as Director of the Youth Employment
Service from April, 1971 through June 1974.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY TICKETS AVAILABLE
Councilwoman Wieder informed the Council that tickets were available from the
Friends of the Library relative to their fund raising function to be held on
March 15, 1975.
COMMUNICATION - COUNCIL, ON AGING
Mayor Coen informed the Council that he had received a communication from Mr.
Michael Rodgers of the Council on Aging relative to their preference for the
location of a Senior Citizens Center. He requested that the City Ad;ninlstrator
present a report on the matter.
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COMMUNICATION FROM T.U.R.N. - (TOWARD UTILITY RATE NORMALIZATION)
Mayor Coen reported that he had received a communication from TURN - (Toward Utility
Rate Normalization) whose membership opposes utility tax increases and is soliciting
funds from cities. He requested that copies of this communication be distributed to
Council and that the City Administrator prepare a report to Council on this matter.
RESIGNATION - H B BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION — BONNIE BFZOWN ACCEPTED
On motion by Wieder, Council accepted the resignation of Bonnie Brown from the Huntington
Beach American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, with regrets,and directed that a plaque
be prepared for presentation to Mrs. Brown in appreciation of her services. The motion
was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MODIFIED PLAN FOR HOURS OF LIBRARY OPMATION
The Mayor spoke regarding the report submitted by the City Librarian relative to his
recommendation for library operation hours.
The City Librarian reported on the matter, and discussion was held between the Council,
City Librarian and Library Board members.
On motion by Shipley, Council supported the modified plan for the operating hours of the
libraries as submitted by the Library Board. The motion was passed by the following roll
call vote;
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Weider, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FUNDS FOR CENTRAL LIBRARY DEDICATION AUTHORIZED
Mr. David Wickersham, Library Board member, distributed copies of the February 24, 1975
Library Board Minutes relative to action taken by the board on the funds for the dedication
of the Central Library.
Discussion was held between the Council, staff and Library Board members regarding the
matter of funding the library dedication ceremonies.
On motion by Duke, Council directed that funds not to exceed $5,000 be expended from the
Public Information Office budget for the dedication ceremonies for the Central Library.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Wieder
ABSENT: None
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ITEMS RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Resolution of the City of Sonoma reques:�ing support for SB 312.
2. Building Department Report - January, 1975.
3. Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County -- List of Resolutions.
4. Resolution of the Lawndale School District urging all School Boards of Trustees,
County Boards of Trustees, County Boards of Supervisors and City Councils
to unite together in opposition to all collective bargaining bills.
5. Notice of prehearing conference by the PUC requesting rate increases by Southern
California Gas Company.
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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 10:40 P.M., excused the Deputy City
Clerk from the meeting and appointed Councilman Bartlett to act as Acting City
Clerk at such time as Council is reconvened.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 11:30 P.M.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION -- ROGER SLATES - APPROVED
on motion by Bartlett, Council appointed Roger Slates to a term on the Planning
Commission to expire June 30, 1975, filling the vacancy created by the resignation
of Joseph P. Boyle. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Matney, Wieder, Coen
NOES: Gibbs, Duke
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the
.City of Huntington Beach adjourned. The motion was passed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Matney, Wieder, Duke, Coen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
ATTEST: of Huntington Beach, California
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk By. N
Deputy C'ty Cl
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15eputy City Cler rKn
Mayor