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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-16MINUTES 1 L Room B-8-Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, January 16, 1978 Mayor Pattinson called the adjourned regular meeting.of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Bartlett, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Pattinson Absent: Shenkman (6:52 P.M.), Wieder (7:30 P.M.) FOURTH YEAR HCD APPLICATION - ND 77-131 - DISCUSSION Mayor Pattinson stated that the Council would discuss the Fourth Year Housing and Community Development Block Grant Application including a 1.29 million dollar Community Development Program, Community Needs, Lang and Short -Term Objectives, Housing Assistance Plan Goals and Negative Declaration No. 77-131. Staff presentations were made by the City Administrator, Director of Public Works and Recreation and Parks Director. Councilman Coen asked if HCD monies could be lent to acquire Old Town park properties before costs escalated and was informed by the Planning Director that it was per- missible, however, it is not a method preferred by HUD. The possible purchase of smoke detectors by the City, housing rehabilitation and the Main Street Village were discussed. The alternative of street lighting in the Oak view area through an agreement with the Edison Company was also discussed. RECESS The Mayor called a recess of the meeting at 7:25 P.M. to allow for tabulation of the ballot selections made by Council. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pattinson declared the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. ATTEST: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk i S-&� Deputy/ Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk and. ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California By: Deputy Ronald R. Pattinson Mayor 130 MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, January 16, 1978 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Pattinson called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Coen. The invocation was given by Eneanor F. Dillabough, First Church of Christ, Scientist. ROLL CALL Present: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Pattinson Absent: None PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - KENAN SMITH Mayor Pattinson presented a plaque to Kenan Smith, citizen, for helping to save the life of a heart attack victim. PRESENTATION OF PLA E - CHARLES T. GIBSON - PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Pattinsonannounced that a plaque would be presented to Charles T. Gibson for his service on the Planning Commission. PRESENTATION - MARK-GERSON - MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE HANDICAPPED A plaque was presented to Mark Gerson by Mayor Pattinson for his service on the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Handicapped. PROCLAMATION - "JAYCEE WEEK" - JANUARY 15-21 1978 Mayor Pattinson proclaimed the week of from January 15th to January 21st, 1978 as "Jaycee Week" in the City of Huntington Beach. The proclamation was received by Dr. Jim Locklear, member of the Jaycees. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SPORT FEDERATION Mayor Pattinson presented a resolution of commendation to the International School Sport Federation, a group of twelve local girls, cross-country runners, who have been invited to represent the United States at a meet in Austria. Coach Gordon Fitzel accepted the resolution on behalf of the girls and introduced them.to the audience. CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED) On motion by Shenkman, second Siebert, the following items were approved as recom- mended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Pattinson NOES: None ABSENT: None 131 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 1/16/78 MINUTES - APPROVED Approved and adopted minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of December 12, 1977 and December 19, 1977 and the regular meeting of December 19, 1977, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. FINAL TRACT 5664 - ALL OF TT 5664 - R.P. WARMINGTON - Approved map and accepted offer of dedication and improvement as shown on Final Tract Map No. 5664, being all of Tentative Tract Map No. 5664, located on the northwest corner of Bushard and Brookhurst Streets; examined and certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission as being substantially in accordance with the tentative map as filed, amended and approved by the Planning Commission. Acreage: 13.6135; Lots: 63 and one lettered; Developer: Robert P. Warmington Co., Irvine; adopted map subject to the following stipu- lations: Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspection; Certificate of insurance; Park and Recreation Fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map; The final map shall be recorded prior to the expiration of Tentative Tract 5664 on January 6, 1979, and further instructed the City Clerk that she shall not affix her signature to the map nor release such map for preliminary processing by the County or for recordation until the aforementioned conditions have been met. Adopted Environmental Impact Report #74-3 addendum. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - TRACT 8630 - W.R. GRACE PROPERTIES - Accepted improvements dedicated for public use in Tract 8630, located southwest of Slater Avenue and Graham Street, authorized release of the Faithful Performance Bond, the Monument Bond and termination of the Subdivision Agreement,'and directed the City Clerk to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company. REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM CONSULTING SERVICES - THIRD YEAR HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - Directed the Planning Director and City Attorney to negotiate a contract with Urban Projects, Inc., for consultant services to implement the Rehabili- tation Loans Program. J PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - MCFADDEN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS - (CC-300) - Approved plans and specifications for the improvement of McFadden Avenue, Gothard Street to the San Diego Freeway and authorized the call for bids and adopted Negative Declaration No. 75-31. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO DENIAL OF WALL SIGN - APPEAL GRANTED Mayor Pattinson announced that this was the day and hour set for a hearing on an appeal filed by Mrs. Jacob Peterman to the Planning Commission's denial of a wall sign pro- posed to be included in Planned Sign Program No. 77-3 for the "Old World" complex located at 7561 Center Drive, approximately 540 feet east of Gothard Street in the North Huntington Center Specific Plan. The proposed wall sign is approximately 25 square feet in area and would be located on the southerly face of the westernmost building, facing Center Drive. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publication and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. Mayor Pattinson declared the hearing open. Ron Summerfield addressed Council and spoke on behalf of his client, Mrs. Jacob Peterman. He gave a short history of attempts to gain approval of the wall sign and the various arguments submitted by the Planning Commission, denying approval. c 1:.: Page #3 - Council Minutes - 1/16/78 In conclusion, Mr. Summerfield stated that denial of approval of the wall sign would cause direct hardship to his client. A viewgraph was shown at this time of the location of the liquor store in the "Old World" complex and the proposed location for the sign. Mrs. Peterman, owner of the liquor store and appellant, addressed Council. She stated that Mr. Summerfield had gone over much of the facts relating to the matter. One of the prime reasons for the appeal, Mrs. Peterman explained, was that the store is not readily identifiable as a liquor store from the street and at the time the store was bought, she was told that she could have a sign, but was later told that she could not. She pointed out to Council that the liquor store would depend heavily upon customers coming from outside the complex during the evening hours. Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the proximity of the other stores in the complex to the liquor store. Mrs. Peterman stated that when the Planning Commission had rejected the sign, she had offered several alternative suggestions but all had been rejected. Considerable discussion was held between Council on the matter. Councilman Coen suggested that perhaps the word 'Spirits' could be substituted in lieu of 'Liquor', being more in keeping with the "Old World" atmosphere of the complex. The Plan- ning Commission had suggested a 'Readerboard" for all the stores in the complex but this did not meet with any approval. Joseph Bishoff, Developer of the "Old World" complex, addressed Council and stated that since the liquor store is a little off the path, the sign would be necessary and he -made an appeal to the Planning Commission to approve the sign. He stated that there were apartments behind the complex which were three stories high which block the view of the complex to some extent. Mr. Bishoff suggested that if the Planning Commission did not like the design for the sign submitted, they allow something else to be designed which is more in keeping with the "Old World" complex. He was not in favor of a 'readerboard' sign and gave reasons for his opinion. In conclusion, Mr. Bishoff urged Council to grant a sign for the store which would readily identify it as a liquor store. There being no one further to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Councilman Siebert stated that if the sign was designed tastefully and did not offend the developer or other tenants of the complex, he would be in favor of it. Mayor Pattinson stated that he had visited the area and from the street, was un- able to identify that there was a liquor store in the complex. He stated that he would vote in favor of the appeal being granted and the liquor store being allowed to have the sign. Councilman Shenkman stated that he too, would vote in favor of the applicant. Councilwoman Wieder concurred with Councilman Shenkman, adding that she favored the suggestion made by Councilman Coen that the word 'Spirits' be substituted in lieu of the word 'Liquor' to be used on the sign. Councilman Bartlett stated that he was in favor of granting the appeal and suggested referring the matter back to staff in order to have the appropriate sign .approved; that the approval be sought of the Planning Commission, the applicant .and the developer in order to keep the integrity of the "village asmosphere". 133 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 1/16/78 The City Attorney suggested that Council refrain from involving themselves in the selection of language to be used in the sign. On motion by Wieder, second Bartlett, Council overruled the Planning Commission and granted the appeal for said wall sign proposed to be included in Planned Sign Pro- gram No. 77-3 for the "Old World" complex. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Siebert, Shenkman, Pattinson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Gibbs ✓l PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 77-30 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2263 - FIRST READING Mayor Pattinson announced that this was the day and hour set on a petition filed by Tallas D. Margrave for a change of zone from C4 (Highway Commercial District) to Rl (Low Density Residential District). The subject property is located approximately 320 feet south of Adams Avenue and approximately 697 feet east of Brookhurst Street and consists of approximately 3 acres of land. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publi- cation and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. Mayor Pattinson declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2263 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LO- CATED SOUTH OF ADAMS AVENUE AND EAST OF BROOKHURST STREET (ZONE CASE NO. 77-30)." On motion by Coen, second Shenkman, Council approved Zone Case No. 77--30 and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2263 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Pattinson NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 77-31 - APPROVED - ORD NO 2264 - FIRST READING Mayor Pattinson announced that this was the day and hour set for a hearing on a petition filed by Robert Jarrard and Thomas Bernatz for a change of zone from C4 (Highway Commercial District), to R2 (Medium Density Residential District) on a 2.25 acre parcel of land. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of viewpoint Lane and Terry Drive. The City Clerk informed Council that all legal requirements for notification, publi- cation and posting had been met and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. Councilman Coen stated that he would abstain from voting on the matter, due to a conflict of interest. Page #5 - Council Minutes - 1/16/78 I—] 11 There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The City Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 2264 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9061 THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VIEWPOINT LANE AND TERRY DRIVE (ZONE CASE NO. 77-31) ." On motion by Bartlett, second Gibbs, Council approved Zone Case No. 77-31 and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2264 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Pattinson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Coen ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Michael S. Duncan, City, addressed Council regarding the registration of cats in the City. He stated that the City had made no efforts to register or regulate cats, pointing out that thousands of dollars are spent monthly in Orange County on animal control. Mr. Duncan stated that there are many cases of birth defects which have been attributed to mothers being close to cats. He submitted a petition to the City Clerk at this time, requesting the City to pass a law re- quiring all cats to be registered in the same manner as dogs. Councilman Siebert requested Mr. Duncan to elaborate on the relationship of cats and birth defects. Mr. Duncan explained that the condition was known as 'Toxoplasmosis' and stated that eight cases had been reported in Orange County in 1977. Councilwoman Wieder referred to attempts made by the City to control cats in the past. She stated that one of the arguments used against the regulation of cats was that they are considered`undomesticatedlanimals and cannot be leashed. Council- woman Wieder stated that it was never the intention of Council to leash cats, Council had merely attempted to license the cats. She suggested that Mr. Duncan meet with Darrel Cohoon, Assistant to the City Administrator to further discuss the matter. Jim Monroe, City, addressed Council regarding the Huntington Beach leash law and stated his concern, along with that of other City residents, regarding the lack of enforcement of the leash law for dogs. Mr. Monroe stated that he jogs daily and is amazed at the large number of dogs defecating on the beach. He stated that he has made several calls to the City and was told that for the contract we have, they are giving maximum service. Mr. Monroe urged Council to consider whether a larger amount of funds could be provided to improve the service. The City Admini- strator assured Mr. Monroe that the matter would be referred to Darrel Cohoon, Assistant to the City Administrator for further study. Denise Dieterman, City, addressed Council stating that she was addressing Council on behalf of a contingent of property owners, also present in the Chamber, from the Cypress/Ash Streets area regarding flooding of her property and damage to her tenants' personal property. She stated her concern regarding the possibility of being sued by her tenants, one of them had refused to pay Vent for the month due to his place being flooded the week before, that everything was mildewed, inside and outside, and the floor would have to be replaced. Mrs. Dieterman stated that she had paid some $2,000 for construction of her own flood control but that it e-As Page #6 - Council Minutes 1/16/78 had proved useless since the street is too high and the water runs over the side onto the property of adjacent owners. She informed Council that it was her understanding that developers in the area have not paid their fair share towards street improvements, although the area is being strongly invested in and heavily developed at this time. In conclusion, Mrs. Dieterman urged Council to give approval of any construction which might be needed in the Cypress/Ash Streets area, not only for storm control but also the curbs which would carry the water to the flood control channel. Bruce Greer, City, addressed Council and stated that he believed there would be a public hearing regarding the O'Connor/Bonfa dispute, however, it is now his understand- ing that the hearing will be closed to the public. Mr. Greer stated that in his opinion, the matter would have been resolved some three and a half years go, had there been more open hearings. He stated that $40,000 had been spent on the matter and that he was now anxious to see the matter resolved. Gordon Offstein, City, addressed Council regarding his concern for the Jarvis Amend- ment and its impact upon the City, should it be approved. He referred to an article which had appeared in The Register recently, stating that the City might lose some nine million dollars should the Jarvis Amendment be approved. Mr. Offstein pointed out that the City is transferring a great deal of commercial and industrial property to residential and suggested that Council consider the matter when discussion of the Jarvis Amendment comes before them. Ed Zschoche, City, addressed Council regarding Ordinance 2265 pertaining to campaign contributions. He submitted a proposal to the City Clerk with suggested modifications to the ordinance which he elaborated on. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS APPROVED The following projects were approved by the City Council and were directed to be made a part of Resolution No. 4586: FOURTFI'YEAR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Rank No. Project Funding Amount 1 2 Neighborhood Preservation $ 250,000 2 1 Main Street 271,000 3 5 Handicapped Mobility 40,000 4 6 Oldtown Storm Sewer 400,000 5 7 Oakview Storm Sewer 95,000 6 15 Oakview Center 75,000 7 26 Smoke Detectors 30,500 8 27 EmergenEZ Information 5,500 Local Option 22,000 Program Administration 70,000 r _ Funding Total 1,259,000 9 13 Oakview Street Improvements 300,000 10 8A 13th Street Storm Sewer 200,000 11 3 Oldtown Park 200,000 12 8 13th St. Storm Sewer 400,000 13 9 Michael 5t. Storm Sewer 175,000 14 29 Computer Dispatch 9,200 15 10 Traffic Signal 47,000 16 12 Oakview St. Improvements 100,000 17 28 Lake St. Fire Station 600,000 18 4 Newland House 25,000 19 11 Oakview Street Lights 1,400,000 20 14 Senior Mobile Homes 300,000 u Page #7 -- Council Minutes - 1/16/78 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED On motion by Bartlett, second Shenkman, Council directed the Clerk to read Reso- lution Nos. 4582, 4583, 4585, 4586 and 4584 by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Pattinson NOES: None ABSENT: None RES NO 4582 - ADOPTED - BALLOTS TO BE COUNTED AT CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING THAT ALL BALLOTS BE COUNTED AT A CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE." L_ RES NO 4583.- ADOPTED_- GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - 4/11r78 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1978, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." RES NO 4585 - ADOPTED - COMPLIMENTARY PASSES "A RESOLUUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADVOCATING THE REPORTING OF COMPLIMENTARY PASSES ON ECONOMIC INTERESTS STATEMENTS BY USE ONLY". RES NO 4586 - ADOPTED - TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET - SNORKEL REPAIR "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND FOR SNORKEL REPAIR." RES NO 4584 - ADOPTED - HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - FOURTH YEAR PLAN "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN AND APPROVING NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-131." :f PROPERTY TAX RELIEF - (CA 78-01) - CITY REQUEST TO STATE LEGISLATORS FOR TAX RELIEF MEASURES - APPROVED The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator submitting items which he had recommended the State Legislator be requested to include in any tax relief measure. The City Administrator stated that Item #3 had been put to- gether by Administrative Aide, Jeri Chenelle. On motion by Wieder, second Bartlett, Council approved the following submissions to our State Legislators for inclusion in any tax relief measure: (1) Revenue Sharing - State revenue limits which are comparable to local Government property tax revenue limits. - State surplus revenues, above the revenue limit, should be directed in part to local govern- ment in a special revenue sharing program to partially offset the $150 million loss of property tax growth resulting from property tax revenue limits. Page #8 - Council Minutes - 1/16/78 (2) Advanced funding to Board of Control for Senate Bill 90 mandated costs. (3) Reasonable local property tax revenue limits, including optional base year (choice of either of the last two years, and two year GNP index). (4) Reimbursement to counties for costs of administering the split tax rate system. The motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Wieder expressed concern regarding the possibility of the Jarvis Amend- ment passing and its affect upon the City. The City Administrator stated that pre- paration was being made by the City in the event that the amendment was approved. I/ E2RAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION - WILLIAM McKINNEY APPOINTED The City Administrator referred to his transmittal dated January 6, 1978 in which he referred to -a communication received from Nancy Donaven. Chairperson of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission indicating that a vacancy exists currently on the Commission, and requesting Council to consider appointing William McKinney to that vacancy. He stated that all necessary posting had been met as required by the Maddy Act legislation. On motion by Gibbs, second Shenkman, Council appointed William McKinney to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The motion carried unanimously. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - BRIEFING SLATED FOR 1/21/78 The City Administrator stated that he had received a communication from the Orange County Division of the League of Cities, extending an invitation to the City Council to attend a half -day briefing on January 21, 1978 to inform City representatives of the new laws requiring changes in City procedures effective January, 1978. The briefing will bring cities up to date on continuing efforts at property tax reform also. It was determined that none of the Council members would be attending the forthcoming meeting. PROPOSED CHARTER REVISION MEETING 1/30/78 - APPROVED Mayor Pattinson suggested that Council meet for the purpose of further reviewing the Charter revisions at 7 o'clock on Monday, January 30, 1978. Councilwoman Gibbs stated that in her opinion there was still time to get the item on the April ballot. Dis- cussion was held between Council on the matter following which,, the City Clerk stated that together with Administrative Aide, Jeri Chenelle, she had given the City Admini- strator notice of when the final documents would have to be ready for City Council, which would be February for the June election. The City Administrator directed the City Clerk to have information on when the revisions were to be completed and give to Council at the forthcoming meeting on January 30, 1978 in order that they might adjust their time accordingly. Bill Tizzard addressed Council and gave reasons why he was opposed to the Charter revisions being presented to the public on the June ballot. 13f. Page #9 - Council Minutes - 1/16/78 BEACH CONCESSIONAIRES' PROPOSALS - MEETING WITH STAFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS The City Administrator requested that Council meet with staff in order to go over the proposals made by the beach concessionaires. Mayor Pattinson directed that volunteers, Councilmen Shenkman and Siebert, get together with staff and arrange a meeting with the beach concessionaires. SENIORS' RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT - IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED The City Administrator referred to his transmittal dated January 13, 1978 in which he had stated that since the City Council had planned a meeting with the Planning Commission to determine the feasibility of redevelopment of the old Civic Center for senior citizens' low cost housing and a new Senior's Recre- ation Center adjacent to the branch library, the City has held in abeyance any development of the existing Senior's Recreation Center which had previously been approved under HCD funds. Due to the recent heavy rains, the Senior's Recreation Center softball diamond has been temporarily closed to auto parking. Since a decision concerning the old Civic Center may take several months to be determined, it has been suggested by Norm Worthy, Director of Recreation, Parks and Human Services that a temporary blacktop parking lot be provided at the Senior's Recreation Center at 17th Street and Orange Avenue. To demolish the existing bleachers and construct parking for 60 cars would cost approximately $12,000 and could be charged against the Park Acquisition and Development Fund. Discussion was held between Council and staff on the matter. Mayor Pattinson was of the opinion that all the improvements should be done to the complex at this time. A motion was made by Bartlett to complete the entire project at this time. The motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Wieder, seconded by Bartlett, to provide temporary black- top at the Senior Recreation Center, utilizing funds in the approximate amount of $12,000 from the Park Acquisition and Development Fund. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Pattinson NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Bartlett expressed his concern regarding conditions at the recreation facility which he stated were not good. Mayor Pattinson requested an explanation for the holding back of funds by staff for the completion of the entire complex. The Director of Public Works stated that his concern was the Housing and Community Development allocations which had been made to this particular project, including the new wing which could total as much as $250,000, considering grounds improve- ment as well, and if there was a chance within the next year or two that the com- plex were going to be converted back for public use, it would not be desirous to spend that amount of money in making it a Senior Recreation Center at this time. He stated that this was the reason the matter was brought before Council in December, with the request that it be considered but since the holidays were forth- coming, Council deferred the matter for a month following a proposed study session. 139 Page #10 - Council Minutes - 1/16/75 Mayor Pattinson directed the City Administrator to set up a study dession on the matter. The City Administrator stated that a study session would be arranged together with several other items requiring Council's attention. BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES - TO BE REVIEWED The City Administrator referred to his transmittal regarding vacancies on various Boards and Commissions. He suggested that Council consider the applications already received by the City and make the necessary replacements and re -appointments. Some Boards and Commissions are almost inoperative, he reported, due to the number of vacancies occurring. Discussion was held on the matter between Council and staff. Mayor Pattinson stated that following advertisement in the newspaper, he would like to see the liaison committee conduct interviews as soon as possible. He recommended that besides having an appointee and alternatives, that there should also be another person nominated in order that the vacancy could be filled, should the appointee drop out,without having to conduct interviews every few months. Further discussion was held on the matter. ORDINANCES ADOPTED On motion by Siebert, second Gibbs, Council directed the City Clerk to give ordin- ance Nos. 2260 and 2261 a second reading by title, waived further reading and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Pattinson NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD NO 2260 - ADOPTED - SELF INSURANCE LIABILITY CLAIMS LOSS RESERVE "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 3.14 THERETO ENTITLED, "SELF INSURANCE LIABILITY CLAIMS LOSS RESERVE." ORD NO 2261 - ADOPTED - RESIDENTIAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN CALIFORNIA COASTAL 0040 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9730.33 THERETO PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ZONE." ORDINANCES - FIRST READING On motion by Shenkman, second Bartlett, Council directed the Clerk to give Ordinance Nos. 2258, 2262, 2265 and 2266 a first reading by title and waived further reading of same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Pattinson NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD NO 2258 - FIRST READING - OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9730.4 PERTAINING TO OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS." i 4 r Page,#11 - Council Minutes - 1/16/78 ORD NO 2262 - FIRST READING - SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 3.06, ENTITLED "SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY." ORD NO 2265 - FIRST READING - CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 2.04.050 PERTAINING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRI- BUT IONS . " �• ORD NO 2266 - FIRST READING - REGULATING CHARITABLE SOLICITATION "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9.64.010, 9.64.020, AND 9.64.030, AND ADDING TO CHAPTER 9.64 SECTIONS 9.64.070 AND 9.64.080 REGULATING CHARITABLE SOLICIATION IN SAID CITY. GOTHARD INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR - REPORT REQUESTED FROM STAFF Mayor Pattinson stated his concern regarding the Gothard Industrial Corridor and suggested that since this was a 'blighted area' and will probably be zoned industrial, it should be submitted to the Redevelopment Commission for their consideration. Councilwoman Wieder stated that the Industrial Committee had met last week and had made some recommendations. She inquired why the recom- mendations of the Committee and report from the Mayor and City Council had not been made available to Council. The Assistant City Administrator stated that staff had not planned on presenting the matter before Council at this evening's meeting. Councilwoman Wieder stated that she would like Council to have the benefit of studying the report before acting on the matter. Following further discussion on the matter, the Planning Director stated that a number of suggestions had been made and he would endeavour to amalgamate them into one report. Following further discussion on the matter, Mayor Pattinson directed that all the infor- mation be made available to Council prior to the February meeting. Councilwoman Wieder commented on what she believed to be a lack of interest on the part of Council in the Industrial League Committee. Councilman Shenkman stated that he was in favor of staff integrating all the data into one large staff recommendation because they are also working on a suggestion from him regarding the rewriting of the M-lA Ordinance, which too, would address itself to the matter. He further stated that with regard to Councilwoman Wieder's inference of a lack of interest on behalf of Council in the Industrial League Committee, that two members of Council were already liaison officers to that Committee, and were more Council members involved, it would cease to be a citizens' committee. Councilman Siebert requested that following the report from staff, Council take no action without having the Industrial Committee review and crique that information. J COUNCIL AUTHORITY - PROCEDURE Councilman Siebert referred to a letter submitted by the City Attorney to the City Administrator regarding action taken by the City Council during the absence 41 Page #12 - Council Minutes - 1/16/78 of the City Attorney. The City Attorney had stated in the letter that as a Department Head, he did not feel that the City Council had the authority to act as they did pertaining to the O'Connor/Bonfa dispute; that such action was "an invalid action" and as such, he was not obligated to carry out those directions. The City Attorney stated that the substance of Council's action is something upon which he had been advising them for the past three years, which is the Code of Ethics of the Bar Association, precluding the City Attorney, or any member of staff, from representing the City in any matter of litigation in which the City Attorney or any member of staff might reasonably be called upon as a witness. Discussion Was held between Council and staff on the matter and it was determined to the mutual satisfaction of Councilman Siebertand the City Attorney that no members of the City Attorney's office, or any member of the City staff, would be involved in any way in a situation where they might be called upon as witness in litigation matters. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES - "CONGRESS OF CITIES" - REPORT - COUNCILWOMAN WIEDER Councilwoman Wieder submitted a report on the "Congress of Cities" meeting of the National League of Cities relative to the Economic Development Office for Council's perusal. 4 BOARD AND CARE FACILITIES_- MEETING REQUESTED Councilwoman Gibbs requested that a meeting be arranged between the City and the County regarding Board and Care facilities in the City. The City Administrator stated that a meeting would be arranged as soon as possible. CONGRESSIONAL HOME OWNERSHIP TASK FORCE - HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR 1/17/78-_CAL-STATE UNIVERSITY AT LONG BEACH Councilwoman Gibbs announced that the Congressional homeowners' Task Force would be holding a full day of hearings on testimony regarding the problem of rapidly rising prices for both new and existing housing, the emphasis being on inflationary factors peculiar to Southern California, at 10 o'clock, January 17, 1978 in the Student Union Building. LEAGUE MEETING IN SANTA ANA - CITY TO BE REPRESENTED Councilwoman Wieder inquired whether the City would be represented at the League meeting to be held in Santa Ana regarding legislation which affects Cities, to which the City Administrator responded that the City would be represented. Councilwoman Gibbs inquired whether the City would be represented at the meeting scheduled to be held in Fountain Valley, to which Councilwoman Wieder responded that she would be in attendance. J BENCH AD COMPANY - TO BE RECONSIDERED BY COUNCIL Councilman Bartlett referred to the Bench Ad Company which had approached Council at a recent meeting with a proposal regarding bus benches for the City, upon which the Council had voted to reject the proposal. He stated that he had since reconsidered the matter and consequently feels that .he made a mistake in voting against their proposal. He urged Council to again consider the matter, pointing out the advantages to the City of the Bench Ad Company's proposal. 1- 4. Page #13 - Council Minutes - 1/16/78 Following discussion between Council, a motion was,made by Bartlett, seconded by Wieder, to refer the Bench Ad Company's proposal back to staff for reconsider- ation of new information. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Pattinson NOES: 'Coen ABSENT: None PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE FOR CITY - TO BE STUDIED Councilwoman Wieder referred to her recent attendance at the National League of Cities' meeting held in San Francisco, following which she had shared with Council some of the information obtained therefrom relating to the advantages of expanding the Economic Development office in the City. She requested the concurrence of Council in exploring the possibility of expanding this office together with the cost benefit to the City. Mayor Pattinson directed the City Administrator together with the Assistant Administrator to explore thematter and also the cost of contracting out the work, as opposed to bringing somebody in. Councilman Shenkman concurred with Councilwoman Wieder's suggestions and further elaborated upon them. Mayor Pattinson suggested that since Council has a liaison with the City Administrator's Office, Councilwoman Wieder, Councilman Shenkman and he would get together with the City Administrator and the Assistant City Administrator on Friday, January 20, 1978, to discuss the matter. Councilwoman Wieder stated that at the same conference, she was also informed that there is a Planning Grant No.302 under Economic Development Administration from the Federal Government, which makes State funds available for this type of development. She suggested that further information regarding the matter be obtained prior to the meeting. CITY OF ANAHEIM RESOLUTION REGARDING TAX LIMITS Councilwoman Wieder referred to a resolution which she had requested from the City of Anaheim which they will be putting on the April ballot pertaining to tax limits. She requested that staff make this information available to Council in order that a study could be made of whether a similar resolution would benefit the City of Huntington Beach, giving reasons why she believed it would. COMMENTS REGARDING SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAMS Councilwoman Wieder stated that the City Treasurer had brought to Council's attention the coordination of agency Cities towards self-insurance. The City Treasurer expounded on the information he had obtained to date on attempts of other cities to become self -insured. Following further discussion on the matter, the City Treasurer assured Council that -he would watch closely the efforts of other cities to become self -insured and when something transpired, he would relate same to Council for their direction. Councilwoman Wieder informed Council that the Orange County Sanitation District is also -looking to going self -insured and finding other entities with which to coalesce:. .1-4 Page ##14 - Council Minutes - 1/16/78 AMERICAN SURFING ASSOCIATION - SURFING CONTEST Councilwoman Wieder referred to her previous request for the final breakdown of costs involved in the surfing contest which was financially supported by the City of Huntington Beach. The report had since been submitted to her by the Director of Harbors and Beaches, and she commented on the expenditures, giving her opinion as to which ones she believed were justifiable. Councilwomam Wieder suggested that since there was difficulty in determining the best use of City funds for events such as the surfing contest, the City establish guide- lines for supporting them. Mayor Pattinson concurred with Councilwoman 'Wieder but was not of the opinion that the money spent on the surfing event was any less justifiable than that spent on parades. Councilman Bartlett stated that in his opinion, the citizens of Huntington Beach were entitled to some public events such as the Fourth of July Parade and the surfing competition. Mayor Pattinson suggested that the Special Events Committee be requested to submit their recommendations, however, the City Administrator stated that the City does submit events to that Committee for recommendation and would hope that they do, in fact, have some criteria for handling same. Councilwoman Wieder slid not agree with the suggestion and in her opinion, it would be more favorable for the City Council to establish guidelines for the Special Events Committee. Mayor Pattinson directed the City Attorney to prepare recommendations governing the hand- ling of special events, from a legal point of view. i I PANAMA CANAL TREATY J Councilwoman Gibbs stated that she was amused by action taken by the City of Westminster regarding the Panama Canal Treaty and hoped that the City of Huntington Beach would not follow suit. Regarding the proposed Economic Development office, Councilwoman Gibbs inquired whether this proposal would affect the position of Bill Back, Economic Development Officer of the City. Mayor Pattinson stated that it was his understanding that Bill Back would be retiring in ,Tune and suggested that perhaps the City should look for a replacement.- Councilwoman Wieder believed that her proposal would not impede anyone's position in the City. BID AWARD - ALGON UIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS - McAFEE AND MORISETTE CONSTRUCTION (CC-294) The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that bids had been received for the improvement of the east side of Algonquin Street from 300' north of, to 600' north of Warner Avenue. 'The bids had been opened on Monday, January 9, 1978 in the Council Chamber by the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works. The bids submitted were as follows: McAfee & Morisette Construction - Long Beach - $ 25,839.00 Sully Miller - Orange - 25,865.94 Page #15 - Council Minutes - 1/16/78 1 A motion was made by Siebert, seconded by Gibbs, to award the contract for the improvements of the east side.of Algonquin Street from 300' north of to 600' north of Warner Avenue to McAfee and Morisette Construction, for a contract amount of $25,839, direct the City Clerk to hold the other bid until McAfee and Morisette Construction has executed the contract and filed the necessary bonds and insurance, and direct the City Clerk to notify the unsuccessful bidder of the action and return his bid bonds forthwith. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Gibbs, Siebert, Shenkman, Pattinson NOES: None ABSENT: None RECEIVED AND FILED BY COUNCIL Public Utilities Commission. Application #52578 - Notice of removal from calendar - Gas Increases - Conservation Adjustment Account and Major Customer Incentive Programs. an.TnnRNnr�tum On motion by Pattinson, second Bartlett, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 10:30 P.M. to January 30, 1978 at 7:00 P.M., in Room B-8, Civic Center. The motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: City..Clerk City Clerk and ex -off icio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California a