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Home My WebLink About1976-08-23LJ MINUTES Room B-8, Civic Canter Huntington Beach, California Monday, August 23, 1976 Mayor Wieder called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the Ci: of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present- Bartlett, Pattinson, Siebert, Wieder Shenkman (arrived at 8:35 P.M.) Absent: Coen, Gibbs ✓ RES. NO. 4310 - ADOPTED - DIRECTION TO REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO HOLO.JQINT MEETING WITH COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION OF DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4310.by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH.DIRECTING THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO HOLD A JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE.ADOPTION OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN." On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, Council waived further reading and adopted Resolution No. 4310 by the following roll call vote.: AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Siebert, Wieder DOES: None ABSENT: Coen, Gibbs, Shenkman VF RES. NO. 4311 - ADOPTED -AMENDS RES. NO 4309 WHICH AMENDED RES. NO. 3993 - BUDGET CONTROL The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 43111 by title.- "A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH.AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4309 ENTITLED, 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HU�VTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3993 ENTITLED 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IN REGARD TO BUDGET CONTROL."' On motion by Pattinson, second Siebert, Council waived further reading and adopted Resolution No. 4311 by the following roll call votes AYES: 'Bartlett, ,Pattinson# :Sietaert, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: Coen, Gibbs, Shetkman Page #2 - Council.Minutes - 8/23�76 V RESOLUTION NO. 4312 - ADOPTED - APPROVED CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE DOCUMENTS The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution No. 4312 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE DOCUMENTS." On motion by Bartlett, second Siebert, Council waived further reading and adopted Resolution No. 4312 by the following roll call vote; AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Siebert, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: Coen, Gibbs, Shenkman LIAISON APPOINTMENTS 1 Mayor Wieder made the following liaison appointments: Councilman Pattinson - Planning, Project Area Committee, Redevelopment Commission Councilman Shenkman - Project Area Committee, Redevelopment,Commission Mayor Wieder - Project Area Committee$ Redevelopment Commission. �pr� 1 t NEWSPAPER RECYCLliNG (CA 76-D.8) The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator suggesting .the possibility of citywide program of at -the -curb collection of residential newspapers. Discussion was held and the d^cision made that due to the uncertainty of the paper market and the fact that schools and other non-profit organizations make periodic collection of newspapers, it was decided not to interfere in the fund raising opportunity of these groups. V, J LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES WORKSHOP The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator concerning the State League sponsored workship in San Diego set for August 26-27, 1976, designed to help Council members become more effective both individually and as a;team during City Council meetings. Council members were asked to advise him if they would: -be interested in attending, either on an individual basis or as a team. r r' ORANGE COUNTY MANPOWER COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - RICHARD HARLOW ASSISTANT'CITY ADMINISTRATOR The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator concerning the need to appoint a City representative to the Orange County'Manpower Commission for the period through December 30, 1977. On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, Council appointed Assistant City'Administrator Richard Harlow to represent the City of Huntington Beach on the Orange County Manpower Commission. Motion carried by the following votes AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Siebert, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: Coen, Gibbs, Shenkman 1 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 8/23/76 ✓ r ✓ _PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 - 0 SAN DIEGO OEFRAMP - CENTER DRIVE OPERAT - SLATER CHANNEL LINING - The City Clerk presented a memorandum from the Director or Public Works bringing to the attention of the Council the need to apply to the Federal Government for a share of the monies alloted for State and local governments for Public Works projects and further stated three qualified projects as follows: 1. The first phase of the 01d.Town drainage project, in the amount of $600,000. 2. The lining of Slater channel on that portion of Goldenwest Street which passes through the residential area. 3. Plans prepared by Cal Trans for the San Diego Freeway off ,ramp - Center Drive modifications. A ►notion was made by Pattinson, second Bartlett, to authorize the City Council to approve the City's submittal of applications for the funding of these three projects. Discussion was held on the projects. A motion was made by Pattinson, second Bartlett, to amend the motion to include "submittal of applications for funding on the first two items only," and reque.st the City Administrator to consult with the Director of Pl:blic Works regarding the third project. Motion carried on the amendment by the following roll call. vote; AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Siebert, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: Coen, Gibbs. Shenkman. The motion made by Pattinson, seconded by Bartlett, was amended to read as follows: To authorize the City Council to approve the City's submittal„of application for funding on the first two items,.further to request the City Administrator to consult with the Director of Public Works concerning the third item for:funding application, and to present a report to Council at the next meeting. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Siebert, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: Coen, Gibbs, Shenkman REFUSE CONTRACT FEE The City Administrator presented information concerning the refuse collection fees and requested Council to take action to include the original amount budgeted for the Refuse Contract. Discussion was held on the matter. On motion by Pattinson, second Siebert, Council moved that the fees for trash collection be left in the budget until such time as negotiations are completed and a better proposal can be made. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett; Pattinson, Siebert, Wieder NOES: None ABSENT: Coen, Gibbs, Shenkman t. 412 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 8/23/76 ME nINGS SCHEDULED Mayor.Wleder announced the following meetings; Sanitation_ District Joint Meeting Meeting set with Council for,September 13, 197.6, Mr. Prentice Taylor, Huntington Central Park Concessionaire Meeting ,set°,with. Councilman Siebert, and the Recreation, Parks & Human Services Department September 13, 1976. FLOOR PLAN -; COUNCIL The City.Adminis,trator requested direction from Council as to their suggestions concerning additional floor space for Council offices before attending..the.meeting . with the Public Facilities Corporation. Discussion was held on the matter. No action was taken. COMMISSIONS - COMMITTEES - BOARDS The various City CommisSionS,;Committees,and beards;were discussed'atd the decision was made for staff to review all groups and to further check the ordinance and resolutions on the ;various commissions, .cowmi.ttees.,and., boards.,., The following groups,were:discussed;;, Design Review Board Bicentennial Commission Councilman Siebert stated soave;of:the present activities of this group Time Capsule; Newland House and .preparation of a Bicentennial portfolio to be sent to all California cities, and at the request of the,Bicentennial Commission, asked that Council schedule a meeting with them. Mayor's Advisory Committee on'the Handicapped Personnel Board Allied Arts Commission .Equal _Employment 0 ortunit Commission (ftbC) Notation was made that August 30, 1976 was the date of the next Economic Advisory Commission meeting., Mayor Wieder announced that October 11, 1976 was the date set for a meeting with the following groups Bicentennial Commission Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Handicapped Personnel Board' Equal Employment Opportunity commission Councilman Shenkman arrived at this time. 1 41_3 Page #5 - Council Minutes - 8/23/76 SHAMEL�ASH TREE In response to question by Councilman Pattinson, the City Administrator stated that the wood from Shame. Ash tree removal was sold by the City. ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP Councilman Shenkman suggested that.Environmental Council members 'be held to nine. However, Council decided to bring the membership up one to fifteen at .this time, on motion by Shehkmant second Bartlett, Council moored to appoint one member to the Environmental Council to bring the membership to 15. Motion carried. Further, Mayor Wieder requested and verbally received authority .from the Council members to make the one appointment to the Environmental Council. ECONOMIC ADVISORY COMMISSION Mayor Wieder advised Council that August 30, 1976 was the date set for their ,point meeting with the Economic Advisory Commission to discuss how they were constituted and what their role should be. SHERATON BEACH INN - DRIFTWOOD LEASE ✓ The City Attorney advised Council of the Federal Court Bankruptcy petition, which had been set for hearing in Santa Ana on August 24, 1976, in regard to the Driftwood ,ease - Sheraton Beach Inn. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - GORDON OFFSTEIN - Mr. Gordon Offstein, City resident, addressed Council regarding the importance of the membership of the Economic Advisory Commission being constituted so that each meeting would have a quorum. NOTICE OF CIVIC EVENTS TO PUBLIC Councilman Siebert suggested that a study be done concerning the possibility of enclosing civic event news with the water bills. Discussion was held on the need for wider circulation of civic news to the public, and possible ways of handling same. Mayor Wieder stated that there would be a City Administrator communication concerning the distribution of civic event news to the public at the next Cotmeil meeting.' SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY � Mayor Wieder advised that she.represented the City, a dues paying member, as a member of the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency which was formed,to bring together the Cities in Orange County, the Flood Control Distriet''and the Water District to receive protection from the potential flood disaster that could hit our City. pMayor Wieder further advised Council of the Omnibus Bill being prepared by Congress which will come out of the Public Works Committee. There is eonsiderable need for placing Huntington Beach on the Agenda 'for coinsideration'of application for Federal Funding to alleviate the possible flood disaster in 0range'County, 414 Page #6 - Council Minutes— 8/23/76 EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Wieder called Executive Session of Council to.discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. RECESS COUNCIL Mayor Wieder called a recess of Council at 900 P.M. RECONVENE COUNCIL The Council was 'reconvened at 11;10 P:M: by the Mayor. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Pattinson, second 'Bartlett, the regular Council meet", `a,f the City of Huntington Beach was adjourned to Monday, August 30, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. in.;Room B-8, Civic Center. Motion carried. City"Clerk'and"ex=of iMd°Clerk of the City Council of the City of Hdntirigton Beach, California ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth ^� Harriett M. Wieder City Clerk Mayor`;'.' i 11