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Home My WebLink About1979-11-26MINUTES Room B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, November 26, 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 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Yoder Absent: Thomas SUPERVISOR HARRIETT WIEDER & STAFF INTRODUCED Mayor MacAllister introduced Supervisor Harriett Wieder. Supervisor Wieder thanked the Mayor and City Council members for naming a park in.her honor. She then introduced her staff members, Robert Love, Chief Executive Assistant and !Michael Vandor, Executive Assistant. Dial -A -Ride Program Mr. Love reported that the Dial -A -Ride Program may be available by mid -December. He stated that it will not be exactly the same system as at present and that the system will be explained to the community prior to implementation. Supervisor Wieder explained the manner in which Yellow Cab will participate in the system. In response to a question by Councilwoman Finley, Supervisor Wieder stated that it would be advisable for the City Council to communicate their desire to the Board of Supervisors that the Dial -A -Ride System be approved. Councilwoman Bailey stated that the City Transportation Committee could include some of Supervisor Wieder's information in the flyer they are preparing. Linear Park - Bolsa Chica Supervisor Wieder presented an overview of the status of the Bolsa Chica linear park. She stated that the General Services Agency had recommended that funds be set aside for two of the three parcels in Huntington Beach. The acquisition of the two parcels will appear on the November 27th Board of Supervisors' agenda. Airports ~� Supervisor Wieder told of her recent tour of the Ontario Airport. She stated that the County looks toward Ontario Airport to meet regional needs. She stated that there was a need to plan for the airport.needs of Orange County, possibly linking the counties of Orange, Riverside and San Diego. Councilman Pattinson inquired as to plans to improve parking at Orange County- John Wayne Airport and Supervisor Wieder stated that relocation of the terminal would be under study. She stressed the importance to.the City of retaining Meadowlark Airport, and stated that an air tour was planned to evaluate sites for a new airport. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 11/26/79 City Pier The City Administrator reported on the structural survey recently conducted on the municipal pier. He stated that there were three stages of deterioration. He in- formed Council that the total replacement of the pier would cost approximately 6.9 million dollars. Supervisor Wieder informed Council of the various grants which may be available for this work. State Beaches Supervisor Wieder reported that the County did not have a significant role in the patrol of the State beaches, however the County Sheriffs do assist -when --'requested. She stated that a meeting would be held on December 120 between the Police Chief and State Assemblyman Manners. Huntington Beach Community Clinic Supervisor Wieder stated that the Director of the Huntington Beach Community Clinic had requested the County to provide $20,000 at such time as they were required by the City to relocate. She stated that she believed the City and County could work together to relocate the clinic. The Mayor stated that Councilwoman Bailey would be Council's liaison member in this effort. Communication Re: Halloween Disturbance ?� Supervisor Wieder stated that she regarding a halloween disturbance Supervisor Wieder that the Council investigating the matter. had received a communication from a City resident in a Cfty neighborhood. The Mayor informed had received the letter and the City was Communication Between the City & County Supervisor Wieder thanked the Council for the opportunity to meet with them and stressed the need for on -going communication between her office and the City. RECESS - RECONVENE Mayor MacAllister called a recess of the City Council at 8:15 P.M. The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 8:25 P.M. DOWNTOWN CORE AREA STUDY ' The Director of Development Services informed Council that they had been provided with a communication from the Redevelopment Commission dated November 26, 1979, regarding the Downtown Core Area Study, together with a communication dated November 6, 1979, from the Senior Community Development Specialist, submitting his comments on the study. He informed Council that a communication from Thomas M. Whaling, dated November 21, 1979, regarding the Downtown Core Area Plan had also been received. The Director of Development Services brought Council up to date on the cost analysis report on the two conceptual plans for the mall concept. He then introduced June Catalano, Senior Planner. Mrs. Catalano reviewed the Downtown Core Area Study with the Council. Chuck Clark, Associate Planner, reviewed the full mall and semi -mall approaches including the advantages of each. Councilman Mandic spoke regarding his belief that it is time for some action to be taken. Councilwoman Finley stressed the need for community involvement. She stated I I 95 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 11/26/79 that she liked the semi -mall concept but not if it was meant to be a solution, as she believed in the need for a more comprehensive approach. Gary Mulligan, businessman and property owner in the area, stated that he believed City funds were needed to show the Ctiy's intent to improve the area. He stated that he believed the funds should be put in lighting, the pier area and Main Street. Thomas Whaling, businessman and property owner in the area, urged that underground utilities be put in. He stated that a higher density was needed and a destination resort area concept. Richard Holt, property owner in the area, stated that the property owners ask Council to give them the densities and heights they can live with in order to develop their property. He stated that basic changes should be made prior to a cosmetic improve- ment. Dave Holt, property owner in the area, stated that the property owners believe it is their function to develop the area. He spoke regarding the VTN Study which past City Councils had not heeded. Sylvia Shandrick, businesswoman and downtown property owner, stated that all efforts should be ma a to improve the area. She complimented the City Planning Staff for their efforts to provide a workable plan. On motion by Mandic, second Finley, Council directed staff to present a formal recommendation to Council on 12117179, on the first stage of the total revitalization of the "Downtown Core Area," to include the concept of a semi -mall and practical choices on other specifics, within the $271,000 allowance from HCD Funds. Motion carried unanimously. BUSHARD AREA FIRE SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM The City Administrator brought Council's attention to a communication from the Development Services Director regarding the Bushard Area Fire Smoke Detector Program. On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council directed the Fire Department staff to expand the program of smoke detector distribution to low-income residents of the`Huntington Continentals and authorized the expenditure of Fifth Year Housing and Community Development funds allocated to smoke detector programs. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor MacAllister called an Executive Session of the City Council to discuss personnel and litigation matters. 0 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 11/26/79 RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor recessed the Council at 9:50 P.M. The Council was reconvened at 10:15 P.M. by the Mayor. ADJOURNMENT Mayor MacAllister adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. ATTEST: City Clerk - J-1 City Clerk and ex-cfficio Clerk .of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 97