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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-09MINUTES Room B-8, Civic Center Monday, August 9, 1976 6:30 P.M. Mayor Wieder called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 6:30 P.M. She announced that this meeting had been scheduled for the purpose of interviewing and making appointments to the Redevelopment Commission; and for a review of the League of California Cities, Capacity Team Building Report. ROLL CALL Present: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Shenkman, Wieder, Siebert (arrived 7:30 P.M.) Absent: Gibbs l INTERVIEWS - REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Wieder explained the procedure Council planned to follow in interviewing Redevelopment Commission applicants. She stated that specific questions would be posed to each and that Council members would score separately. The individual choices would be accumulative with the selected appointees receiving the largest number of votes. On motion by Shenkman, second Pattinson, Council approved the use of majority vote, however each applicant must receive at least four affirmative votes in order to be appointed to the commission. Motion carried unanimously. The following applicants were interviewed: Dave Garofalo Ron Bauer Bob Bazil Joe Milkovich Brian Klinge Martin Greenbaum Lloyd Granger Bill Duncan James Sides Manuel Perez Earl Lundquist On motion by Shenkman, second Bartlett, Council adopted the lottery system as it relates to terms of office (staggered terms of office). Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION r� y Brian Klinge 6-30-77 Dave Garofalo 6-30--78 Bob Bazil 6-30-78 Joe Milkovich 6-30-79 Manuel Perez 6-30-79 Martin Greenbaum 6-30-80 Lloyd Granger 6-30-80 On motion by Shenkman, second Siebert, Council confirmed the appointments. Motion carried. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 8/9/75 On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, Council confirmed the length of the various terms. Motion carried. RES. NO. 4301 - ADOPTED - CITY ADMINISTRATOR The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 4301 for a reading by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR." Following a reading by title, on motion by Pattinson, second Siebert, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 4301 and adopted same.by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: Gibbs ASH TREE PROGRAM - DRAINAGE PROBLEM AT FLORIDA AND OWEN - DEFERRED TO 8/16/76 The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works regarding the Ash Tree Program and drainage problem at Florida and Owen, which had been deferred from the August 2, 1976 meeting. The City Administrator advised Council that the Economic Advisory Commission would be meeting on Wednesday to review the Financial Impact Reports on these two items, and requested that they be rescheduled for the August 16, 1976 Agenda. On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, Council continued the matter of the Shamel Ash Tree Program and the drainage problem at Florida and Owen, to the regular meeting of of August 16, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. TAIL BEARING ASSEMBLY - CITY OWNED OIL WELL The City Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works regarding the Tail Bearing Assembly.on a City owned oil well which had been deferred from the August 2, 1976 meeting. The City Administrator presented supporting facts stating that the repair of the tail bearing assembly was the responsibility of the City. The Building and Community Development Director stated that the work had been completed. On motion by Shenkman, second Bartlett, Council authorized transfer of $1,085 from the Contingency Fund to cover the repair of the Tail Bearing Assembly on the City owned (Al. well, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: Gibbs ✓ r - - TRANSMITTAL OF ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RESOLUTIONS The Clerk presented a transmittal of Orange County League of California Cities' Resolutions for Council's consideration in order for the City's delegate to vote at the League's August 12, 1976 Executive meeting. 1 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 8/3/75 Discussion was held by Council. Mayor Wieder requested the City Administrator to advise the Orange County League of Cities that because of the short time alloted to review these Resolutions and the lack of backup material, Huntington Beach was inadequately prepared to give opinions on the Resolutions. On motion by Pattinson, second Shenkman, Council recommended that Mayor Wieder abstain from voting on the Resolutions at the Thursday League meeting. Motion carried unanimously. f SHERATON BEACH INN COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORT Councilman Shenkman, asked that the Council approve the Sheraton Beach Inn Council Committee report and concur with the recommendation of the Committee with regards to the findings set forth in its report. City Attorney Bonfa stated that the clause reading "15 days" should be amended to read "30 days." A motion was made by Councilman Shenkman, second Pattinson, to approve the report and recommendation pursuant thereto, to disapprove the assignment of lease from Huntington Limited to `Fen Hotels, Inc., direct the City Attorney to prepare and serve the Notice of Default upon Huntington Limited and in the event all the de- faults are not cured within a curative period of 30-days, the City Attorney is further directed to file a legal action against all necessary parties to terminate the lease and obtain possession of the property. The motion passed unanimously by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: Gibbs Councilman Shenkman further requested that no one discuss this matter and refer any questions to the City Attorney. HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK - CONCESSION AND, PFC COMMITTEE Mayor Wieder spoke regarding the leases with the Huntington Central Park con- cessionaire and Public Facilities Corporation and requested the Committee to remain intact and to continue to work with the City Attorney's office to investigate the two leases. OAKVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER, CC-301 ' The City Administrator spoke to Council concerning the sole bid received on the Oakview Center in the amount of $70,000 which is to be funded through the Housing and Community Development funds for $50,000. The suggestion was made that the City readvertise for bids on a different type of construction other than the trailers that were originally proposed. The City Administrator called Council's attention to the $20,000 savings on the wheel chair ramp construction and the possibility of transferring the $20,000 ` '-savings to build the Oakview facility, and still remain within the amount allocated under Housing Community Development. He stated that there was an alternative that the Director of Public Works mentioned, that there were certain local builders who. did not bid on this project because they are not in that line of business; that Page #4 - Council Minutes - 8/9/76 r-ney ao more apartment development, but have indicated that they would be willing to bid if Council wants to deny this bid and readvertise. He further stated that it was possible that a bid would come in about $10,000 below this $70,000 figure. We could go ahead with the bid of $70,000 and transfer the $20,000 from the other project, or continue the matter to the 16th when we could then reject, readvertise and have it on the Council agenda for September 7, 1976 for award or reject the bid tonight and authorize readvertisement. On iaotion by Pattinson, second Coen, Council moved to reject the present bid and authorized the readvertisement for the project. Motion carried unanimously. RECESS - 9:25 P.M. RECONVENE - 9:30 P.M. F?v' APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL RETREAT COMMITTEE Mayor Wieder appointed the following to the Council Retreat Committee - September 11-12,.1976. Councilman Siebert Councilman Shenkman Ed. Thompson - Personnel Director Floyd Belsito - City Administrator Richard Harlow - Assistant City Administrator Mayor Wieder ✓ APPOINTMENTS TO JULY 4TH PARADE REVIEW COMMITTEE Councilman Bartlett Councilman Coen Councilman Siebert Darrell.Cohoon FLOOD CONTROL Mayor Wieder reported on her attendance at the Santa Ana River Flood Control Project Hearing Conference in Washington, D.C., as a representative of the City and Chairman of Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency. PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION Councilman Pattinson commented on the appointment of Mr. De La Paz, an employee of the Bank of America, as the seventh Director to serve on the Board of Directors of the Huntington Beach Public Facilities Corporation. He stated that there could possibly be a conflict as the bank was the Trustee for the City's bonds. The City Attorney advised Council that they do not have the power to appoint but do have the power to veto an appointment made by the Public Facilities Corporation within a certain time. He stated that the matter could'be returned to the PFC to make another appointment, which would also be subject to.veto by the Council. A motion was made by Pattinson, second Shenkman, to disapprove the appointment of Mr. De La Paz made by the Public Facilities Corporation. .'kr-✓4 Page #5 - Council Minutes - 8/9/76 Councilman Coen stated that_ he would vote in favor of the motion but requested that the motion include the request that Mr. De La Paz' name be reconsidered if the PFC would supply Council with information, and the method and reason for said appointment. It was agreed by Councilmen Pattinson and Shenkman to incorporate Councilman Coen's recommendation into the motion. The motion by Pattinson, second Shenkman, then read as follows: "Council disapproved the last appointment made by the PFC of Mr. De :tea Paz and requested that Mr. De La Paz' name be reconsidered when the PFC presented information regarding their method of selection, appointment, and backup material on the candidate. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: YEAS: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: Gibbs LOU GARCIA - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - CAPACITY BUILDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Mayor Wieder introduced Mr. Lou Garcia, Executive Director of'the League of California Cities. Mr. Garcia presented the Final Report of the Capacity Building Implementation Plan. He gave an overview of the report for the benefit of the new Council members and staff. Councilman Shenkman left the Council meeting at 10:35 P.M. COUNCIL MANUAL ✓ Mayor Wieder reminded Council members that all changes, recommendations and additions to the Council Manual were due in the City Attorney's office no later than August 20, 1976. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Harriet M. Wieder Mayor