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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-231 fl J MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Saturday, June 23, 1979 . A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor MacAllister called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 8:00 A.M. for the purpose of holding a "Retreat." ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley Yoder (8:30 A.M.) Mandic (8:35 A.M.) Absent: None RETREAT Mayor MacAllister presented opening remarks regarding the items to be discussed during the morning session. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Discussion was held regarding the importance of confidentiality of executive sessions. Staff will be limited to only those necessary for the session. Among comments made by Council, it was suggested that executive sessions be held early, possibly at the 6:30 P.M. adjourned meeting, in order to shorten the hours of waiting by the labor negotiator. BZA - DRB - DISSOLVED Discussion was held on the elimination of the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Design Review Board., with duties and functions going back to staff. on motion by Pattinson, second Thomas, Council directed that an ordinance be prepared by the City Attorney dissolving the Board of Zoning Adjustments and the Design Review Board, giving functions back to staff. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Yoder, Finley NOES: Mandic ABSTAIN: Bailey ABSENT: None Mayor MacAllister stated that a six months assessment would be made following dissolution. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS APPOINTMENT BY COUNCIL Councilman Pattinson stated that he felt that the .Planning Commissioners should serve at the pleasure of the Councilman making the appointment. Following considerable discussion, Mayor MacAllister called a ten minute recess. The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor. Page #2 - Council Minutes-.6/23/79 Councilmembers each gave their reason for favoring or not favoring the ordinance code change to have Planning Commissioners appointed by Councilpersons. Ruth Finley spoke from the viewpoint of the Planning Commissioner, being a former commis- sioner. Mayor MacAllister favored trying a new system. Discussion was held regarding Council direction to Boards and Commissions. Vincent Moorhouse, Director of Harbors, Beaches, Recreation and Parks commented that the Recreation and Parks Commission's role is not clearly defined. Council discussed working closer with Boards and Commissions, with clear direction, in the future. On motion by Pattinson, second Thomas, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a new ordinance allowing each Councilperson to appoint one Planning Commissioner to serve at the Councilperson's will. The motion carried by the following roll call voter AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Mandic, Bailey, Finley ABSENT: None ATTORNEY TO PREPARE RESOLUTION - ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY Mayor MacAllister requested the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for the June 25, 1979 meeting regarding Law Enforcement Assistance Administration Funds for the Orange County Regional Training Academy, inasmuch as Huntington Beach is the lead city. ENVIRONMENTAL.BOARD - MEMBERSHIP SET AT 11 Councilman Yoder recommended that amendments be made to mental Board, relating to meetings, membership, agendas, recommended a membership of nine. the structure of the Environ- minutes and formality. He Councilman Mandic stated that a membership of 16 should be maintained and two meetings per month. Following discussion, a motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Pattinson, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Section 2.102 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, reducing the membership from 21 to 11, excluding the require- ment of student members. The motion carried by. the following roll cal-1 vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: MacAllister, Mandic ABSENT: None Councilman Mandic left the meeting at this time. DOWNTOWN PLANNING Mayor MacAllister directed the City Administrator to set an off -Monday meeting for discussion on downtown planning. Councilman Pattinson left the meeting at this time. EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM - COST IMPROVEMENT PLAN Rich Barnard, Administrative Assistant, presented the outline and form to encourage employees to submit suggestions. The importance of the City following through with employee suggestions was emphasized.. The various awaed'prograins`were also discussed. Page #3 - Council Minutes - 6/23/79 Councilman Yoder stated that he was in favor of the incentive program and firmly believed that recognition was vital. He suggested that a "Suggestion Committee" be formed. The City Administrator was directed to formulate "HOW" plans and report to Council by the end of July. The committee is to consist of one Councilperson, one from Administration, and one employee. BAILEY REPORT - MUNICIPAL INTEGRITY CONFERENCE - AUDITING BID PROPOSALS Councilwoman Bailey presented a report of the highlights of a Municipal Integrity Conference she attended. One point discussed by Council was the use of different auditors each year. City Treasurer Warren Hall informed Council that there were a limited number of firms interested in municipal audits in the County. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Yoder, that following the expiration of the current contract, the City go out to bid for both one and two year proposals, using a different auditor.. Motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Discussion was held regarding Consultant William Hamilton's "Educational Communica- tion Programs." Council directed staff to bring back additional information on the Hamilton Program. During discussion between Council and staff relative to communica- tions, Council indicated its desire to further open communications with staff. MISCELLANEOUS A brief discussion was held relative to the Council agenda, methods of speeding up the meetings, and future items for discussion. Council vacation schedules were discussed and Council was requested to give dates to the City Administrator in order that a calendar can be set. ADJOURNMENT Mayor MacAllister adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council to Monday, June 25, 1979 at 7:00 P.M., in Room B-8, Civic Center. City C erc an ex-o icio C erk of the City Council of the City Of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: 01 =5* lay City Clerk 3