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Home My WebLink About1975-06-231 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 23, 1975 Mayor Gibbs 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, Coen, Matney, Gibbs Duke - (arrived 7:20 P.M.) Absent: Wieder, Shipley 'MAN IN WASHINGTON' JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - APPROVED - RES NO 4094 - ADOPTED The Clerk presented an agreement between the City and the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana and the National Center For Municipal Development, Inc., relative to the 'Man In Washington' program. The Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4094 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RENEWAL OF THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF A LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID RENEWAL AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY." On motion by Matney, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4094 and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Shipley, Duke v HB - SEAL BEACH WATER INTERCONNECT - CC-343 - APPROVED PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works recommending approval of plans and specifications for the construction of the Huntington Beach -Seal Beach water main interconnect in Pacific Coast Highway.. On motion by Matney, Council approved the plans and specifications for the construction of the Huntington Beach -Seal Beach Water Interconnect, Project CC-343, and authorized the Clerk to advertise for bids. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matn6y, Gibbs SOES: None ABSENT. Wieder, Shipley, Duke AGREEMENT - COOPERS & LYBRAND - AUDIT SERVICES The Clerk presented an agreement between, the•City and Coopers & Lybrand, Certified Public Accountants, relative to th6 audit and examination of the books,' accounts., records, and financial statements of the City, the Huntington -:Beach Public Facilities Corporation and the Parking Authority, for fiscal year July 1, 1974 through June 36, 1975.. 4'3 4,9 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 6/23/75 Councilman Matney requested that the City Auditor see that Coopers & Lybrand, in the future, present their report on time and that Council be provided with copies of the Commentary of the Management Audit. On motion by Matney, Council approved the agreement between the City and Coopers & Lybrand, Certified Public Accounts, to provide for the audit and examination of the books, accounts, records, and financial statements of the City, Huntington Beach Public Facilities. Corporation and the Parking Authority for fiscal year July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1975, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT:. Wieder, Shipley, Duke � u SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #3085-51 - STATE OF CALIF - STARK AVENUE - APPROVED The Director of Public 'Works presented Supplemental Agreement No. 3085-Sl between the City and State Department of Transportation to include Stark Avenue in the Beach Boulevard traffic control signal system. On motion by Bartlett, Council approved Supplemental Agreement No. 3085-5I between the City and State Department of Transportation to include Stark Avenue in the Beach Boulevard traffic control signal system and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Shipley, Duke RES NO 4092 - ADOPTED AS AMENDED - ESTAB MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY FEES The Clerk presented Resolution No. 4092 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING PARKING FEES IN THE MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 4006." A motion was made by Councilman Coen to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 4092. The City Administrator stated that Mr. Jack Clapp, beach concessionaire, was present to address Council regarding the matter. Mr. Jack Clapp addressed Council and requested that no change be made in the Municipal Parking Facility fees. He stated that if the State does raise its fees, he would then have no objections. The City Administrator commented onthe section of the proposed resolution which provides for an annual parking pass for residents of the City. Councilman Duke arrived at the Council meeting. Discussion was held between the Council and staff regarding the proposed resolution. Mr. Cecil Wheat, beach concessionaire, address Council in opposition to an increase in Municipal Parking Facility fees. The motion made by Councilman Coen was then withdrawn. P qr) Page #3 - Council Minutes - 6/23/75 A Motion was made by Councilman Duke that the City Administrator effect an $80,000 reduction in the City budget in lieu of the source of revenue which would have been derived from the increased parking fees, with the stipulation that said reduction shall not affect people oriented services, particularly those services affecting children. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Shipley On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4092 and adopted same, as amended, by deleting the proposed $2 per day fee. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Shipley HUNTINGTON BEACH MUSIC MAN BAND - REQUEST FOR ADVANCE FUNDS - APPROVED Mr. Doug Thompson, Director of the Huntington Beach Music Man Band, addressed Council and requested an advance of funds from their budget to provide for flag poles and a name change in the band's banner. Following discussion, on motion by Duke, Council directed that funds be advanced from the Music Man Band budget for the purpose of providing flagpoles and a name change in the band's banner. The Motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Shipley v ORD NO 1996 - FIRST READING - WATER FEES, RATES & DEPOSITS The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1996 for a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 14.12.020, 14.12.040, 14.12.050, 14.12.080, 14.12.100, 14.12.120 AND 14.16.060 THEREOF PERTAINING TO WATER FEES, MATES AND DEPOSITS." On motion by Coen, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1996 by the following vote AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Shipley f ORD NO 1984 - SERVICE STATION STANDARDS - DEFERRED TO 7/7/75 The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 1984 for a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9481.6 AND 9482.3 THROUGH 9482.10; BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 948; AND ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 9481.17.3 AND 9481.17.4, ALL PERTAINING TO SERVICE STATION STANDARDS." Councilman Bartlett, requested and was granted permission to abstain from consideration of the matter due to a possible conflict of interest. 351 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 6/23/75 A motion was made by Councilman Duke to defer consideration of Ordinance No. 1984 to the July 7, 1975 Council meeting. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSTAIN: Bartlett ABSENT: Wieder, Duke 4r REFUSE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT TO BE PREPARED - RAINBOW DISPOSAL COMPANY, INC. The City Administrator addressed Council regarding his recommendations relative to the proposed refuse disposal agreement between the City and Rainbow Disposal Company, Inc. Discussion was held between the Council and staff regarding the suggested provisions prepared by staff and of which Council had been provided with copies. A motion was made by Councilman Matney, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an agreement for refuse collection services between the City and Rainbow Disposal Company, Inc., for presentation to Council. Following discussion, the motion made by Councilman Matney was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Shipley Y. GRAND PRIX BICYCLE RACE Mayor Gibbs commented on the Grand Prix Bicycle Race held on Sunday, June 22, 1975. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT ROUTES Councilman'Duke reported on the change of bus routes comtemplated by the Orange County Transit District and stated his concern regarding the deletion of the Central City Library and the 17th Street Senior Citizens Center from the proposed grouting. He requested that the Rapid Transit District Council Committee be reinstated to work toward obtaining these important routes. on motion by Bartlett, Council appointed Councilman Duke to a Council Committee to work with the Orange County Transit District toward the establishment of bus routes at the Senior Citizens Center and the Central City Library. The motiori was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NOES: None ABSENT: Wieder, Shipley ANIMAL SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC SERVICE On motion by Duke, Council directed the staff to conduct a comparison study of the City"s contract with California Animal Control for animal spaying and neutering service in comparison to the service offered by the County of Orange. The motion was,passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlet, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs NCM2 None ABSENT: Wieder, Shipley L� I Page #5 - Council Minutes - 6/23/75 MONTHLY GENERAL LEDGER Councilman Matney requested that a copy of the City's Monthly General Ledger be provided to those Council members wishing to receive same. Councilman Matney also requested that consideration be given to requiring that the city's Internal Auditor be accountable solely to the City Council. Discussion was held by Council, however no action was taken on the matter. EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Gibbs called an Executive Session of the Council for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and personnel matters. RECESS Mayor Gibbs called a recess of the Council, excused the 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 by the Mayor. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, June 30, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Matney, Duke, Gibbs DOES: None ABSENT Wieder, Shipley ATTEST: 6 2:: � �, � �/&, J., - r4; City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California �Kee - Alicia M. Wentworth Norma Brandel Gibbs City Clerk Mayor