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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-12-14MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California . Monday, December 14, 1981 A tape recording of this meeting i.s on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Finley called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson,.Finley, Bailey, Mandic, Kelly Absent: MacAllister, Thomas CHARTER REVISION PROPOSAL - PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED 1/25/82 - ANY REVISION TO BE PLACED ON JUNE BALLOT Mayor Finley introduced the Charter Revision Committee composed of former Mayors Ron Shenkman, Chairman, Don Shipley, Ted Bartlett, Jerry Matney, Harriett Wieder and Jack Green. The City Clerk informed Council that the election deadlines for 1982 had been revised, so that the resolution calling the election and the resolution stating the measures must both be approved by the City Council at the January 4, 1982 meeting. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Bailey, to place the Charter Revision Proposals on the June 1982 ballot. Following discussion the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shenkman made a brief statement regarding the proposals. He stated that it was -not a single issue task; that the committee had not zeroed in on the City Attorney's Office; and that it was critical that the issue not be used as a political football either against the City Attorney or by the City Attorney. Councilwoman Bailey inquired whether the committee had utilized an outside legal consultant. Chairman Shenkman stated that the committee had rejected considera- tion of outside legal consultation. Clancy Yoder stated his concern that compensation for Councilmembers was vague; that the personnel system was discriminatory in telling a person that he cannot join an association or organization; and that he was concerned about the wording of the proposed changes. He stated that if the proposed charter revisions were placed on the ballot he would work to defeat it. Committee members responded to Mr. Yoder's comments. Discussion was held regard- ing accessibility to the Charter Revision Committee meetings. Warren Hall spoke regarding the three elective offices in the City and the quali- fications and job description for the City Treasurer, as well as the salary. The Charter Revision Comitttee responded to Mr. Hall's remarks and answered ques- tions from Councilmembers regarding qualifications, job description and salary relative to the City Treasurer's Office. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 12/14/81 Jay Stout spoke regarding the proposed salary increase for Councilmembers. Charter Revision Committee members stated their reasons for tying in Council - members salaries with population figures, state statutes and general law. cities. Charles Bennett spoke regarding a check and balance system in government and that he believed the Offices of City Clerk, City Treasurer and City Attorney should be elective. Discussion was held regarding elected versus appointed City Treasurer, City Clerk and City Treasurer. Ed Zschoche.spoke regarding elective versus appointive offices for City Treasurer, City Clerk and City Attorney, and suggested that the duties of the offices. be clarified in the charter. Tom Livengood stated his concern regarding an elected Mayor having to run for office every two years. He spoke regarding the City Treasurer's Office being a part-time position and the qualifications for the Office. Daryl Smith spoke regarding the personnel system excluding departmental heads and Thereby denying them due process rights. John_0'Malley stated that he was a staff representative of the Municipal Employees Organization and that he believed that department heads would be disenfranchised by the proposed charter revisions. Wes Bannister stated that he believed a full time, full paid elected Mayor was needed in the City. He also stated that he believed that the visibility of an elected City Cleric, City Treasurer and City Attorney was important. The issue of a full time elected Mayor was discussed. General discussion regarding various aspects of the proposed changes was discussed. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Kelly, to schedule a public hearing on January 25, 1982, said hearing to be extensively advertised and the only item to be considered on that agenda. Following discussion, the motion carried unani- mously. Supervisor Wieder expressed her appreciation to Jeri Cheneile for her professional assistance to the Committee. Councilman Pattinson left the meeting at 9:15 P.M._ COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE KATSAMPES RE CUP 81-3 GAMES PLUS - CONDITIONS #2 • h7 rrn The City -Clerk presented a communication from George T. Katsampes requesting clarification of the conditions assigned to Conditional Use Permit 81-3 approved by Council on April 6, 1981.which allowed a family amusement arcade at the north- west corner of Brookhurst Street and Hamilton Avenue in the C2 Community Business District. 161 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 12/14/81 1 A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Bailey, to: (1) modify Condition #2 to read: "Any external sound emanating from the amusement center shall be prohibited and that any internal sound or music system be such as not to exceed noise levels established within the Municipal Code." (2). modify Condition #8 to read: The west side of the building shall be completely illuminated as not to create dark or shadowed areas between said building and adjacent residential developments wall; said lighting shall be such as not to distrub adjacent residents." The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Finley, Bailey, Mandic, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: MacAllister, Thomas, Pattinson DRAFT STATEMENT ON BOLSA CHICA - APPROVED Mayor Finley stated that Council would consider a draft statement regarding the Bolsa Chica to be read to the Orange County Board of Supervisors Hearing on Decem- ber 16, 1981. The Mayor stated that she had met with staff from Development Services Department, Public Works Department, Orange County Supervisor Harriett Wieder, members of the County Traffic Department and the County Administrative Office regarding the matter. Florence Webb, Senior Planner, commented on the report prepared by the county regarding fiscal impacts on the City of Huntington Beach by development of the Bolsa Chica. She stated that the report did not cite negative impact on the city. Discussion was held regarding possible impact on the City if the Bolsa Chica was developed. Discussion was held regarding the rough draft statement presenting Council concerns on the Bolsa Chica. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Kelly, to agree with the content of the information contained in the memorandum dated December 11, 1981, together .with comments contributed to the draft at this Council meeting, to be included in the statement to the Orange County Board of Supervisors; a committee composed of Councilmembers Kelly and Mandic to review the statement with Mayor Finley on December 15th. The motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT meeting of the Council of the City of Monday, December 21, 1981. City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk. of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor The Mayor declared the adjourned regular Huntington Beach adjourned to 7:00 P.M.,