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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-05-17MINUTES Room B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Thursday, May 17, 1979 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor MacAllister called the adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder Absent: None Mayor MacAllister presented a list of candidates seeking appointment to the vacant seat on the City Council, and suggested a procedure to follow in arriving at a decision. Names of the candidates would be called in a random manner and at that time the candidate would speak for three to five minutes. Council would then nominate the candidates of their choice, after which the voting process would begin. Ruth Finley stated she would run for Council in April 1979. She stated she is current y serving as Chairman of the Planning Commission. Mrs. Finley stressed the need for Council to move quickly into. long range fiscal planning. Larry Curren stated he has been involved in Freeway Route Study, Charter Revision ommittee, Public Facilities Corporation and is an attorney. He spoke in favor of promoting Huntington Beach business and industrial development. In answer to Councilwoman Bailey's question regarding the Bolsa Chica he stated he believed the Pacific Coast Highway area should be developed commercially and that the development of the Bolsa Chica is necessary. Philie Miller stated he had the ability to make the decisions needed in the City. ounce woman Bailey asked him what issues interested him the most. He named the area of downtown redevelopment. Dr. Ralph Bauer had previously presented a letter and resume to Mayor MacAllister 'Rich was read at this time. He was unable to attend the meeting. Gordon Hatch stated he had been a member of BART and served on that board for ten years and that he believed Council should be run the same as a business. He empha- sized his availability to the public and stated that by attending Council and Plan- ning Commission meetings he felt he was familiar with the City's problems. He is President of a Homeowners Association. In response to Councilman Thomas question he stated he believed the Bolsa Chica area should be kept as open as possible. In answer to Councilman Yoder's question he said he has no lawsuits pending against the City at this time. John Valentino stated he could make needed decisions. He has owned his own busi- ness for six years and now works for McDonnell Douglas. He described his community involvment with the City of Anaheim. He stated he was in favor of Proposition 13 but believes the implementation within the City could be improved. Mr. Valentino informed Council that he had plans he would like to implement in regard to mobile homes and senior citizens. -143 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 5/17/79 Tom Robson stated he has been a resident of Huntington Beach for nineteen years. e said tat because he owns a contracting company he knows how to moniter costs which would be an asset to him as a member of the Council. He believes in mutual cooperation of all areas of the City government. Ted Bartlett stated he has been in Huntington Beach since 1926, and had been elected to the City Council in 1944 and re-elected four times. He stated he has been an independent businessman all his life and is a great believer in private enterprise. If appointed he will not run for re-election next year. He stated he would be responsive to the people and commented on his good attendance record in the twenty years he -had served on the Council. He spoke regarding his dissatisfaction with progress in downtown redevelopment; that a lot of money has been spent, but there has been nothing to show for it. Councilwoman Bailey asked what he would like to see developed in the Bolsa Chica and Mr. Bartlett replied that he believed the sanctuary should be preserved, but that fine homes could be developed around the perimeter of the area with commercial development in the right places, as it would bring money into the City. Wilma Stevens distributed her resume which included political legislative and community work, management of campaigns and serving as legislative assistant for members of Congress for more than twenty-five years. She believed her experience at the Federal level could help were she appointed to the vacant Council seat. She informed Council that she believed in short and long range planning and in the principle of compromise. In answer to Councilman Thomas's question about the Bolsa Chica she stated she believes compromises must take place. She expressed concern about the possibility of landslides in the Salsa Chica area should building take place and said she would have to study engineering and geology reports. Councilman Thomas asked how she felt about the Industrial Corridor. She responded that she would have to study the Industrial Corridor plans carefully, and believes in keeping industry in a special area. Councilwoman Bailey asked if she would consider running in a special election. Mrs. Stevens responded that if no one else ran who she felt was better qualified she would run. R. D. Bowles stated he had lived in Huntington Beach for nine years and that he is employed by Southern California Edison Company in the area of labor relations. He informed Council that he serves on the Huntington Beach Personnel Commission appointed by the City Council; the Manpower Commission appointed by the Board of Supervisors; and the California Governor's Committee to Employ the Handicapped, appointed by Governor Brown. He sees the need for closer cooperation between all levels of the City. Councilman Mandic asked his opinion on the downtown area. Mr. Bowles answered that he would have to see the background material on the area. Councilman Thomas asked him how he felt about the Balsa Chica, to which he re- sponded that he would like to take a look at all the material available prior to making a decision. Sue Betts stated she has a Bachelors degree in Mathematics and a Masters in Public Administration. She informed Council she is a member of the American Society for Public Administrators, National Honor Society of Public Affairs and Administration and served on the Housing and Community Development Committee in 1976 and 1977. She stated she has served as Chairman of the Allocations Committee in the HCD and has been active in the Leage of Women Voters, Huntington Beach Historical Society, Friends of the Library and the Orange County Health Planning Council. She described her work experience as a high school teacher, and stated that she believes there should be more coordination between the school districts and the City. She spoke regarding the need and importance of having a Master Plan for the City And stated -Z44 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 5/17/79 she will do her homework on all the issues and did not believe in passing the buck. In response to Councilman Thomas' question about the Bolsa Chica she stated that she was against extreme high density development. She stated she was not against any development but that it should be environmentally and aesthetically compatible with the salt marsh. Mrs. Betts believed care should be taken so that the salt marshes are not destroyed. She stated she believes redevelopment can occur with redevelopment agencies. George Williams stated he lives in the Industrial Corridor. He commented on the radical population growth Huntington Beach had experienced. He informed Council that he is retired and had been a school administrator and had served on the Library Board since 1966. Mr. Williams informed Council that he had worked with the re- gional parks program, youth groups, Kiwanis Club and had served as an army officer. Councilwoman Bailey asked his opinion of Proposition 13 and how the City has imple- mented it. He stated he believed the City had done well. Councilwoman Bailey inquired as to what his priorities would be should the Gann decision pass. He stated a choice must be made between something one needs or something one likes. For example, he believed the paramedic program would have to take priority over the library, but needed more facts before commenting on other facets of the budget. Tony Amador stated he considered himself a compromise candidate. He informed Council that he attended the University of Utah and majored in political science with a minor in psychology; attended law school, is not an attorney, but works in the area of labor relations. He stated he was appointed to the Fact Finding Committee by Council and is chairman of that committee. He informed Council that he was appointed by Governor Brown to the Narcotic Addict Evaluation Authority and the California Youth Authority and that he is a Republican although he was appointed by Governor Brown. Councilman Thomas questioned him regarding the development of the Bolsa Chica and Mr. Amador replied that he believed residences should be built in the area. Councilman Mandic asked him what he believed should be done with the downtown area. He responded that it needs work and it could be done through private enterprise. Mrs. Sinclair informed Council that she had studied law and public relations. Two years ago she created a community service project of welcoming newcomers to the City. She had served on the Special Events Board. Mrs. Sinclair stated the reason she was applying for the vacancy was the dissatisfaction of business people and citizens. She informed Council that she would like to see a turn around from bad press to good press. She stated she believes money was needed in other areas than a Special Election. Councilman Yoder commended her on her efforts on the Special Events Board and asked how she felt about parks. She stated they are import- ant, and if necessary, cut down in area but don't give them up. Councilman Yoder questioned her regarding funding and she stated the possibility of exploring special funding, as was done for the parade. She stated she would like to see the down- town area redeveloped. Councilwoman Bailey asked who she believed she would repre- sent if appointed to Council and Mrs. Sinclair replied that she would represent the people. She stated there was room for compromise, but she would represent the average citizen. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:00 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:15 P.M. .145 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 5/17/79 Mayor MacAllister conveyed the appreciation of the entire Council to the candidates for appearing and expressing interest in the vacancy; and mentioned the tentative dates of possible future elections. Councilwoman Bailey thanked the candidates and said she was impressed with all of them. She asked for a show of hands as to who would run in the next election. Councilman Mandic thanked the candidates for coming and commended them on their courage. Mayor MacAllister asked Councilmembers to nominate the candidates of their choice. Councilman Mandic nominated Ruth Finley. Councilman Pattinson nominated Ted Bartlett and Tony Amador !Mayor MacAllister nominated Ralph Bauer Councilman Yoder nominated Gordon Hatch Councilman Thomas nominated Tom Robson Councilwoman Bailey nominated George Williams Councilman Yoder nominated R. D. Bowles The City Attorney clarified that three yes votes, one abstention and two no votes could appoint a candidate. Councilwoman Bailey explained her voting record regarding the Council vacancy in the past. She stated she believed an election was the best method of filling the vacancy but realized a new Councilperson elected in September would not have a great deal of time to prepare and vote on issues that will be considered by Council. She referred to telephone calls from citizens concerned with the expense entailed by a special election. A motion was made by Councilwoman Bailey, seconded by Thomas, to hold a special election. The motion failed by the following tie vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Ruth Finley to the vacant Council seat was as Follows: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder ABSENT: !None The straw vote to appoint Ted Bartlett to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson, Yoder NOES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Tony Amador to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson NOES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder ABSENT: None 146 Page #5 - Council Minutes - 5/17/79 The straw vote to appoint Ralph Bauer to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Gordon Hatch to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Yoder NOES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Tom Robson to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson NOES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint George Williams to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYE-S: Pattinson, Bailey NOES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint R. 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Bowles to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson, Yoder NOES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Ruth Finley to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to apopint Ted Bartlett to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson, Yoder NOES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Tony Amador to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson NOES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Ralph Bauer to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey ABSENT: !None Page #6 - Council Minutes - 5/17/79 The straw vote to appoint Gordon Hatch to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: None NOES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Tom Robson to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: None NOES: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint George Williams to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: None NOES. Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint R. D. Bowles to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson, Yoder NOES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey ABSENT: None On motion by Yoder, second Pattinson, Council eliminated candidates that did not receive votes during the election process. The motion carried unanimously. On motion by Thomas, second Bailey Council eliminated the candidate receiving one vote during the election process. The motion carried unanimously. The straw vote to appoint Ruth Finley to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Ted Bartlett to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson NOES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Ralph Bauer to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint R. D. Bowles to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson NOES. Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder ABSENT: None Page #7 - Council Minutes - 5/17/79 On motion by Thomas, second Yoder, Council eliminated candidates receiving only one vote. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder NOES: Pattinson ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Ruth Finley to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Ralph Bauer to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey ABSENT: None Councilman Thomas, made a motion to hold a special election. The motion died for lack of a second. The straw vote to appoint Ruth Finley to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Ralph Bauer to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey ABSENT: None The straw vote to apoint Ruth Finley to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey NOES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder ABSENT: None The straw vote to appoint Ralph Bauer to the vacant Council seat was as follows: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey ABSENT: None RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:30 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:40 P.M. After six additional tie votes Council appointed Ruth Finley to the vacant Council seat by the following straw vote: AYES: Thomas, Mandic, Bailey, MacAllister, NOES. Pattinson, Yoder ABSENT: None IL49 Page #8 - Council Minutes - 5/17/79 On motion by Yoder, second MacAllister Council elected Ruth Finley to the vacant Council seat unanimously. Councilman Pattinson suggested the swearing in ceremony be conducted immediately. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Allegiance to Councilwoman Finley. Council- woman Finley then took her seat at the Council table. DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICE TO HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPLEMENTAL Councilwoman Finley brought Council's attention to a communication dated May 17, 1979 from the Ad Hoc Transportation Committee informing Council of a petition submitted to the Orange County Transit District by the Huntington Beach Council on Aging listing approximately 1700 signatures of citizens supporting Dial -A -Ride Service to Huntington Beach seniors. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Mandic, to support the petition submitted to the Orange County Transit District by the Huntington Beach Council on Aging supporting Dial -A -Ride service to Huntington Beach seniors. The motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED The Mayor called an Executive Session of Council for the purpose of discussing litigation and personnel matters. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 9:50 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 10:40 P.M. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Pattinson, second Mandic, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. 41 ATTEST: City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio C er of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Mayor -.50