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Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, February 28, 1977
Mayor Wieder called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach to order at 6:40 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Gibbs, Wieder
(Siebert arrived at 7:30 P.M.)
Absent: Shenkman
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
Mayor Wieder announced that the Council would conclude the matter of HCD and Revenue
Sharing Funds. The City Administrator presented a review of the Third Year Housing
and Community Development and Revenue Sharing Funds. Discussion was held between
Council and staff regarding the proposed programs and the following actions were
taken:
Old Tow,i Park - Funding A roved
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Coen, to reprogram $50,000 from First Year.
Housing and Community Development Funds for the Old Town Park and to totally fund the
Old Town Park in the amount of $300,000 from Proposition 2 Funds - Nedjedly Hart State
Urban and Coastal Bond Act of 1976, or from Recreation and Parks Acquisition Funds,
which would later be reimbursed from Proposition II funds. The motion carried
unanimously.
Oceanview Community Swim Complex
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Coen, to reprogram the Oceanview Swimming
Pool Complex and Handicapped Pool. Motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Coen
NOES: Bartlett, Gibbs, Wieder
ABSENT: Siebert, Shenkman
On motion by Gibbs, second Bartlett, Council
Swimming Pool Complex and Handicapped Pool,
future Revenue Sharing allocations. Motion
AYES: Bartlett, Gibbs, Wieder
NOES: Pattinson, Coen
ABSENT: Siebert, Shenkman
Bushard Community Center - Funding Approved
reprogrammed $215,000 for the Oce.anyiew
with direction that it be considered during
carried by the following roll call vote.
On motion by Pattinson, second Gibbs, Council approved continuation of the Bushard
Community Center in the amount of $205,300. Motion carried unanimously,
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Senior Citizens' Housing - Funding Approved
On motion by Gibbs, second Bartlett, Council approved funding for the Senior Citizens'
Housing in the amount of $250,000, upon Council making a decision in the near future
regarding site acquisition. Motion carried unanimously.
Del Mar Storm Drain - Funding Approved
on motion by Bartlett, second Pattinson, Council approved funding in the amount of
$200,000 for the Del Mar Storm Drain. Motion carried unanimously.
Orange County Housinij Authority Program
On motion by Pattinson, second Gibbs, Council reprogrammed the Orange County Housing
Authority Assistance Program in the amount of $10,000. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Administrator spoke regarding HCD priorities and discussion was held. The
Council discussed the proposed Oceanview Day Care Center with Dr. William Weiler.
Councilman Siebert arrived at the meeting.
Program Administration - Funding Approved
On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, Council approved the Program Administration
in the amount of $36,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Old Town Storm Drain - Funding Approved J
On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, Council approved funding in the amount of
$300,000 for the Old Town Storm Drain. The motion was passed by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Wieder
NOES: Gibbs, Siebert
ABSENT: Shenkman
On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, Council directed that funds for the Old Town
Storm Drain be a loan from Housing and Community Development Funds, all due and payable
from Drainage District funds within ten years. Motion carried unanimously.
Rehabilitation Loans - Funding Approved
On motion by Pattinson, second Coen, Council approved funding in the amount of $100,000
for rehabilitation loans, for low and moderate income homeowners in a neighborhood to
be designated by the City Council at a future date. Motion carried unanimously.
Oak view Day Care Center - Fundin2 Approved ✓
A motion was made by Coen, second Siebert, to approve funding for the Oakview Day Care
Center in the amount of $165,000. Discussion was held regarding the establishment of
a limit of 60 days for the representatives of the Day Care Center to return to Council
with a complete proposal. Following discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
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On motion by Gibbs, second Bartlett, Council approved the Oakview Day Care Center fund-
ing in the amount of $165,000, with a completed proposal from the representatives of the
proposed center to be presented to Council in six months. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder
NOES: Pattinson, Coen
ABSENT: Shenkman
Dangerous Building Code Enforcement - Funding Approved
On motion by Bartlett, second Pattinson, Council approved funding in the amount of
$40,000 for dangerous building code enforcement. Notion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Pattinson, Coen, Wieder
NOES: Gibbs, Siebert
ABSENT: Shenkman
Handicapped Mobility - Funding Approved
On motion by Gibbs, second Coen, Council approved funding for the Handicapped Mobility
in the amount of $43,500. Motion carried unanimously.
City Gym - Funding Approved
On motion by Siebert, second Coen, Council approved funding in the amount of $20,000
for City Gym renovation. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Wieder '
NOES: Pattinson
ABSENT: Shenkman
Senior Citizens' Center - Funding A roved
On motion by Coen, second Siebert, Council approved funding for the Senior Citizens'
Center in the amount of $105,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Oakview Outreach Program - Funding Approved
On motion by Gibbs, second Siebert, Council approved funding in the amount of $12,500
for the Oakview Outreach Program. Motion carried unanimously.
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Old Town Storm Drain - Additional Funding - Failed
A motion was made by Coen that the remainder of the HCD funds be designated for the
the Old Town Storm Drain project. Said motion died for lack of a second.
Bookmobile Funding - Failed ✓
A motion was made by Gibbs, second Wieder, that the remaining HCD funds ($30,000) be
designated for the Library Bookmobile. The motion failed by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Bartlett, Gibbs, Wieder
NOES: Pattinson, Coen, Siebert
ABSENT: Shenkman
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Police Explorers' Funding - Failed
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Bartlett, to approve $9,000 in funding for the
Police Explorers. The motion failed by the following tie vote:
AYES Bartlett, Pattinson, Wieder
NOES: Coen, Gibbs, Siebert.
ABSENT: Shenkman
REMAINING HCD FUNDS - TO BE SPECIFIED BY COUNCIL
On motion by Siebert, second Gibbs, Council directed that the remaining allocation of
HCD funds ($41,700) be designated for unspecified local option activities, to be
specified by the City Council. Motion carried unanimously.
ND 77-3 - ADOPTED - ATTORNEY TO PREPARE RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING
A motion was made by Gibbs, second Siebert, to adopt Negative Declaration #77-3,
approve the Third Year Entitlement Housing and Community Development Program and
Housing Assistance Plan, and directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
effecting same. Motion carried unanimously✓ ✓
PRESENTATION OF ASSEMBLYMAN MANGERS AND SUPERVISOR LAURENCE SCHMIT REGARDING AB 643 -
STATE PURCHASE OF BOLSA CHICA WETLANDS
Assemblyman Dennis Mangers addressed the Council and audience regarding Assembly Bill
643 which he had introduced, requesting the State to purchase the Bolsa Chica Wetlands.
He spoke regarding the history of the Balsa Chica Wetlands, its importance to the City
and County residents, and reported on the legal channels by which the acquisition would
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fully takee place.
mblyman Mangers elaborated on the possible purchase for open space of the lowlands
private development of the bluffs in the Bolsa Chica area. He stated that there
five alternative plans for the proposed purchase of the Bolsa Chica lowlands and
he would report back to Council,at a later date on the progress of the plans. With
regard to the Huntington Central Park, Assemblyman Mangers stressed the need for input
from the City. Meanwhile, he stated, he would continue, with the assistance of Super-
visor Schmit and Congressman Hannaford, to explore plans for a fresh seawater flow needed
to maintain the marshlands.
Supervisor Laurence Schmit, Second Supervisorial District, addressed Council and stated
his hope that State acquisition could be accomplished. He spoke regarding the County's
role in the plan and the possible linking of the Huntington Central Park to the Bolsa
Chica area.
On behalf of the Council and community, Mayor Wieder thanked Assemblyman Mangers and
Supervisor Schmit for their presentation and assistance.in this matter.
RECESS - RECONVENE
Mayor Wieder called a recess of the City Council at 9:00 P.M. The meeting was reconvened
by the Mayor in the Cafeteria at 9:20 P.M., with Councilmen Shenkman and Coen recorded
absent.
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JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL - CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COUNCILS
Mayor Wieder addressed the representatives of the various City boards and commissions,
thanked them for attending, and elaborated on the objectives of the meeting.
Representatives of the following City Boards, Commissions and Councils were present:
Board of Appeals
Library Board
Sister City Committee
Economic Advisory Commission
Orange County Transit Dist. Comm.
Mayor's Advisory Committee on
the Handicapped
Council on Aging
Environmental Council
Planning Commission
Charter Revision Committee
Human Resources Commission
Design Review Board
Public Facilities Corporation
Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
The Council and members in attendance reviewed the City's adopted goals and sub -goals.
The City Administrator announced some of the recommendations which had been submitted
to the City Administrator's office since the last joint meeting. Considerable dis-
cussion was held between the Council, staff, and members regarding the priority of
the five adopted goals.
208" AREA -WIDE WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROCESS
Emilie. Johnson, Senior Planner, addressed Council regarding the report prepared by
the Planning Department on the "208" Area -Wide Waste Water Management Planning Process.
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Bartlett, expressing support of the approval
and adoption process of the "208" Area -Wide Waste Water Management Plan, and directing
the 'staff to inform the Southern California Association of Governments of Council's
action. Motion carried unanimously. /
HUNTINGTON HARBOUR CLEANING EXPENSE NEGOTIATIONS WITH COUNTY AUTHORIZED
A motion was made by Siebert, second Pattinson, that staff commence negotiations with
the County of Orange to provide cleanup of the Huntington Harbour channels, with the
City to assume 50% of the cost. Motion carried unanimously.
INTERNAL AUDITOR PROCEDURES
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Discussion was held by Council and staff relative to the procedures for the City Internal
Auditor to follow in performing his duties. Councilman Siebert expressed his concerns
relative to ensuring that should the Internal Auditor report to the City Administrator,
rather than Council, that the Council review all input including that of a detrimental
nature.
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Siebert, to direct the City Attorney to prepare
a resolution whereby the Internal Auditor would perform his functions at the direction
of the City Administrator only, rather than at the direction of the City Administrator
and the City Council,__ _and _ further, include concerns expressed by Councilman Siebert.
Motion carried unanimously.
ZAJAC SCULPTURE
It was the consensus of the Council that money for the dedication of the Zajac Sculp-
ture not be expended.
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CITY OF GARDEN GROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTED - REDISTRIBUTION OF SALES TAX REVENUES
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Siebert, that at
meeting, the Council support the resolution adopted by
the State Legislature to return from 16--2/3 percent to
State.Sales and Use Tax Revenues distributed to cities.
FINGERPRINT SYSTEMS - L.E.A.A. FUNDS
the Executive League of Cities
the City of Garden Grove urging
20 percent of the share of
Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Pattinson reported on a proposed automated fingerprint system for Orange
County to be financed from Law Enforcement Assistance Administration funds.
ATIMITRNMRAST
On motion by Bartlett, second Pattinson, the regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 10:55 P.M. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
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Deputy City Clerk
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
By
Deputy City Clerk
Mayor