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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-31MINUTES Cafeteria, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, January 31, 1977 Mayor Wieder called the adjourned regular meeting of .the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 6:05 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Bartlett, Pattinson, Gibbs, Wieder Siebert (arrived 7:15 P.M.), Shenkman (arrived 7:35 P.M.) Absent: Coen Representatives of the following City boards, commissions and councils were present: The Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Handicapped Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Design Review Board Environmental Council White Cappers Orange County Transit District Committee Personnel Board Charter Revision Committee Planning Commission Special Events Committee Board of Appeals JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL AND CHAIRMEN OF CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COUNCILS Mayor Wieder addressed the representatives of the various City boards and commissions and thanked them for attending. She elaborated on the objectives of the meeting, stating it had been called to familiarize the various groups of the City with each other and solicit thoughts and suggestions to better direct the course of the City. The Mayor commented on the opportunity for input at the forthcoming February 14th public hearing, inviting the public and leadership of the City to discuss goals and priorities of the City, how to spend General Revenue Sharing funds and Housing and Community Development funds, and City budget appropriations. Mayor Wieder recommended that in the future, a Council member be assigned to work with the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development. CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED GOALS The Council and participants briefly reviewed the Adopted Goals, dated January 10, 1977, which had been adopted by the City Council. They then reviewed the Sub -Goals of the Adopted Goals, as follows: Economic Base of City Discussion was held regarding the Sub -Program Goal - Economic Base of City. The City Administrator suggested adopting a type of policy for City improvements, where proven cos-_.e fect1ve w4ald encourage development into tb e City. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 1/31/77 Ensu,r� public Safes And Welfare Police Captain Payne reported on the current police protection level and stated that the City's 'per man' coverage was low, in comparison with other beach communities. He presented background information regarding the matter of protection on the State beach, stating the possibility of the State having the City provide law enforcement, with reimbursement to the City. The City Administrator further reported on this matter, adding the possibility of the City providing State beach maintenance also. He stated that the Director of Harbors, Beaches and Development is scheduling a meeting with a representative of the State Department of Recreation and Parks. In response to a question by Keith Lewinger, Chairman of the Environmental Council, the Mayor stated that the police statistics in question would be made available to him. Fire Chief Picard reported on the City's current fire protection level and their future objectives. Mayor Wieder commented on the disaster preparedness program being implemented by George Thyden, Director of Civil Defense, and invited all in attendance to acquaint themselves with the program. I Management And Financial The Assistant City Administrator spoke regarding the goal of Maximizing Leveraging Of Ail F'unding Sources. Establishing user fees, wherever possible, was discussed. Mr. Marcus Porter, City representative to the Orange County Transit District, suggested a goal of establishing tighter control of accounting of financial sources and expenditures and Mayor Wieder included that as Item No, 5 under Mana ement and Financial, Mayor Wieder suggested that the City seek out sources of revenue which would lighten the burden of tax -payers, and interpreted 'user fees', as berg every- thing from refuse collection, library fees, to recreation and parks programs. Public Works - Environmental/Cultural - Human Resources Ruth Bailey, representing the Human Resources Council and the Public Facilities Corporation, requested clarification of the replacement programs and financial plans for public facilities, such as buildings, streets, etc, The City Administrator stated that a 'sinking' fund was being created to be available when and as needed. Carole Ann Wall, Design Review Board Chairman, requested clarification on protection from 100 year storm of county storm channels. The Director of Public Works reported on the matter stating that the Santa Ana River was the most important facility on which the City has to work, as far as drainage is concerned. ,Terry Bame, Chairman of the Charter Revision Committee, commented on the goals set for the City and indicated that they were difficult to grasp, due to the broad scope involved. 11 Page #3 - Council Minutes--1/31/77 The Mayor asserted that the goals would be prioritized and articulated by the various departments, with figures to be presented on the programs as they relate to the goals set. Mr. Bame suggested that the Boards and Commissions be involved in contemplating the goals, to facilitate the City's progress. The Chairman of the Planning Commission stated that he believed commissions and boards should be instructed to carry out City Council policies. He spoke regarding the need. for more meetings between the Council and boards and commissions. It was suggested that the boards and commissions respond to these goals with their responses to be discussed at a future date. Mike Rodgers, Chairman of the Council on Aging, suggested that the City adopt a "Dial -a -Ride" system for the City, as has been done in other parts of Orange County. Marcus Porter, City representative to the Orange County Transit District Committee, suggested that the County add "Establishing a Plan Which Integrates the Use _o_f_Available and Proposed Modes of Transportation" as Item No 7 under Public Works. Keith Lewinger, Chairman of the -Environmental Council, spoke regarding the need for a goal regarding conservation of energy and water. The Mayor stated that this item was currently being developed by staff, and under the heading of Environmental and Cultural, Item No. 10 - Goal to Conserve Energy and Water, was added. Jim DeGuelle, representing the Board of Appeals, spoke regarding the need to recognize the importance of the Municipal Pier and the need to upgrade the facilities and concession stands. The Director of Recreation and Parks stated that the future of the Human Service Program should be considered, and under the heading of Environmental and Cultural, Item No. 11 - Human Resources Programs was added. Carole Ann Wall commented on the visual aesthetics of the City, which was added under the heading of Environmental and Cultural - Item No. 12. Ron Miller, Vice Chairman of the Mayor's Committee on the Handicapped, expressed a desire to see the handicapped and aged citizens, as part of the City's human resources, utilized to the fullest possible extent. He stated that he believed his committee was interested in viewing the overall needs of the city. Mike Rodgers, Chairman of the Council on Aging, commented on the need for moderate and low income housing. It was mentioned that the word "continued" within Item No. 4 under Environmental and Cultural should be deleted so that it would read "to develop parks at four acres per thousand o ulation." Robert Bazil, Chairman of the Redevelopment Comaniss.ion, spoke regarding the importance of the City regarding a decision on the arterial street pattern for the downtown area and having ingress and egress to the street pattern. Arterial Street Pattern - Down.town Area/Ingress and Engress became Item No. 8 under Public Works. 6 Y Page #4 - Council Minutes - 1/31/77 George Williams, Library Board Chairman, discussed the development of equestrienne, bike and jogging trails, etc. which was added under Environmental and Cultural as Item No. 13. Discussion was held regarding the Public Works section and street lights, street sweeping and maintenance, were added as Item No. 9 under Public Works. Suzie Smith, Volunteer Write Capper, spoke regarding the need to complete current programs before developing new programs. Jim DeGuelle, representing the Board of Appeals, stated that he believed the decisions made regarding the downtown area would influence the activity of the Board of Appeals. Roger Slates, Planning Commission Chairman, commented on the impact the adopted goals would have on the City's General Plan. Sal Sallmann, Chairman of the Special Events Committee stated that he hoped their committee could participate in the development of city goals and spoke regarding various aspects of developing goals and priorities. Waldemar Vancott - Personnel Board, asked when a date would be scheduled for the review of goals submitted by the boards and commissions. Councilman Siebert arrived at the Council meeting. Mayor Wieder suggested that a meeting be scheduled in March and that she hoped to receive their input by February 28, and requested that their goals be prioritized. RECESS - RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Wieder called a recess of the Council and reconvened the meeting in the Council Chamber. CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC BEARING - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REDEVELOPMENT rri�,�cr c c r n�T Mayor Wieder called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency to order. The meeting was called to conduct a continued public hearing between the City Council/Redevelopment Agency and the Redevelopment Commission on the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Huntington Beach Downtown Project area, and to consider and act upon the final Environmental Impact Report for the project and the Redevelop- ment Plan. ROLL CALL - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Present: Bartlett, Pattinson, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Wieder Absent: Coen s: ROLL CALL - REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The Chairman called the meeting of the Redevelopment Commission to order. Present: Greenbaum, Granger, Milkovich, Perez, Garofalo, Klinge Absent: Bazil Page #5 - Council Minutes - 1/31/77 The Deputy Clerk was directed to enter into the record the Notices of Adjourned Meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency and the Redevelopment Commission. Mayor Wieder declared the hearing re -opened, stating that the hearing had been recessed from November 18, 1977 to receive statements and testimony of those persons who had not yet had an opportunity to speak. She reported on a communication received from the Redevelopment Commission_ stating that further public input would not be necessary as action otx the ,pl,an cannot be taken due to legislation effective January 1, 1977, and that considerable revision on the plan, to take between six and nine months, would be necessary. Marcus Porter and Denise Jacot stated that they wished to present testimony. A motion was made by Gibbs, second Shenkman, to receive testimony from Mr. Porter and Mrs. Jacot. Motion carried unanimously. Denise Jacot, 215 Crest Avenue, City, representing S.O.S. (Save Our Seaside) was administered the oath by the Deputy Cleric and presented the informal petition mentioned at the November 22, 1977 portion of the hearing, listing approximately 3,000 signatures of residents in the area stating their concern regarding the proposed plan. Sh-e then read the petition and gave her views on the matter. Marcus Porter, 19561 Topeka Lane, City, representing the Home Council, was administered the oath by the Deputy Clerk. Mr. Porter informed Council of the position of the Home Council relative to downtown redevelopment. He referred to a series of articles in the Los Angeles Times regarding redevelopment which might prove beneficial reading. On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, the public hearing was declared closed by the Redevelopment Agency. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Milkovich, second Garofalo, to declare the public hearing closed by the Redevelopment Commission. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Gibbs, second Pattinson, to declare the public hearing closed by the City Council. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Shenkman, second Pattinson, to direct staff to begin a process to bring to the City Council, at such time as deemed appropriate, a plan for downtown redevelopment, as ascertained from the imput derived at the public hearings and from individual Council comments. Following discussion, the motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Pattinson, second Shenkman, to direct the City Administrator to direct appropriate staff to start enforcement of all the various codes in the downtown area for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. Following discussion, on motion by Siebert, second Gibbs, Council tabled the previous motion to the February 7, 1977 meeting or until such time as reports can be prepared by the Department of Building and Community Development and the Planning Department. Motion carried. David Garofalo, representing the Project Area Committee, suggested the formation of a task force comprised of two Council members, two Redevelopment Commissioners and two staff members to review and present recommendations regarding code violations. Mayor Wieder stated that this could be discussed at the time the report is presented. 647 Page #6 - Council Minutes - 1/31/77 The Vice -Chairman of the Redevelopment Commission announced that the regular meetings of the Redevelopment Commission are held the second Thursday in the Council Chamber and the members were interested in hearing the opinions of the community. Councilman Siebert requested that reports from the Department of Public Works, Fire Department and other affected departments also be included with the reports from Planning and Department of Building Community Development on the costs and processes involved in correcting any problem which may exist relative to blight such as street and alley cleaning, trees, and sidewalks. Councilman Shenkman recommended that if code enforcement is to occur, the staff should study a system for the notification of persons in the downtown area relative to the City's intent regarding code enforcement to give owners an opportunity to start con- forming to code requirements. On motion by Garofalo, second Klinge, the meeting of the Redevelopment Commission adjourned. Motion carried. On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, the Redevelopment Agency adjourned. Motion carried. HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK CONCESSION Councilman Shenkman spoke regarding the communications received from the Huntington Central Park Master Concessionaire and recommended that Council direct their attention to the Huntington Central Park concession operation. He stated that he believed the City should meet with County officials to develop a local transportation plan to provide more accessibility to the park. PROPERTY TAX REFORM CONFERENCE Mayor Wieder announced that a Property Tax Reform Conference would be held in the ,Council Chamber in the near future. PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED - USE OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS & HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM & HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN Mayor Wieder announced that public hearings on the use of General Revenue Sharing Funds and on the Housing and Community Development Program and Housing Assistance Plan were scheduled for February 14, 1977 at 7:00 P,M. in the Council Chamber. The Mayor stated that the Council could best represent the City if citizens participated and made known their desires. ATTENDANCE AT PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION- GIBBS Councilwoman Gibbs reported on her attendance at the Presidential Inauguration. a Page #7 - Council Minutes - 1/31/77 EDWARD SELICH APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES The City Administrator reported on the examination, process and the results for the position of the Director of Planning and Environmental Resources. He stated that the oral board of review, consisting of members outside city service, had unanimously recommended the appointment of Edward Selich. The City Administrator requested that Council sustain his recommendation that Edward Selich be appointed Director of Planning and Environmental Resources. On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, Council approved the recommendation of the City Administrator that Edward Selich be appointed Director of Planning and Environ- mental Resources. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT CITY DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE The City Administrator stated that a report would be provided to Council regarding internal adjustments in the City departmental structure which will enable the City to become more responsive to the developmental needs of the community. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, February 7, 1977 at 5:30 P.M. in Room B-S, Civic Center. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth 'City Clerk. Deputy City Clerk Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk. of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California By ..... z�-� =,n,/, 2 Deputy City Clerk 01 _gh_� Harriett M. Wieder Mayor