HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 3758 RESOLUTION NO. 3758
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THE OBJECTIVES
AND PRINCIPLES OF THE SOCIETY AND CULTURE
SECTION OF THE POLICY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH
WHEREAS , the Citizen' s Steering Committee for Goals and
Objectives has submitted a Policy Plan containing objectives
and principles of the Society and Culture Section to the City
of Huntington Beach; and
The City Council held a public hearing on September 4 ,
1973 for the purpose of considering recommendations by the
Citizen' s Steering Committee for Goals and Objectives regard-
ing the Society and Culture Section of the Policy Plan as an
expression of the general intention of the City; and
WHEREAS , it is the intention of the City Council to follow
a course of action substantially in compliance with the policy
guidelines ; and
WHEREAS , the Policy Plan meets the requirements of the
State Planning Act and the Council on Intergovernmental
Relations (C .I .R. ) guidelines; and
WHEREAS , the Policy Plan establishes goals and objectives
for decisions in areas not covered by the General Plan; and
The City Council desires to adopt such objectives and
principles of the Society and Culture Section of the Policy
Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach that the objectives and principles of
the Society and Culture Section of the Policy Plan set forth
in Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference made a part
hereof are hereby adopted.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the
4th day of September, 1973 •
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City A orney
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(As adopted by the
Commission 6/19/73)
SECTION I -
B. SOCIETY AND CULTURE SECTION
POLICY PLAN
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Objectives:
Provide and maintain a quality living environment so that members
of all economicl, racial and ethnic groups may reside in Huntington
Beach.
Principles:
1. Provide for a variety of housing types in all areas of the city.
2. Insure a wide distribution of low and moderate income housing
throughout the community. '
3. Continue participation in the Orange County Housing Authority.
4. Maintain a constant review of financing methods for low and
moderate income housing and make this information available
to the public. City should encourage the housing authority
to initiate applications and assistance .
S. Require and assist developers to provide an economic range of
housing including low and moderate income housing opportunity
distributed throughout each new project .
6. Review and encourage use of new proven concepts in housing
construction.
7. Provide building codes to utilize modern less costly building
techniques while maintaining quality control and encouraging.
good design.
8. Substandard housing should be recycled with similar density
by providing incentives to the redeveloper .
9. Provide for relocation of residents displaced by demolition of
substandard housing.
10 . Provide for adequate and equal city facilities and maintenance
services in all housing areas .
11. Adopt a fair housing ordinance and encourage fair housing
practices.
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EXHIBIT A .
ComunitY Facilities
Objectives : -
Ensure a full range of community facilities that provide for the
general public's health, safety and welfare .
Principles :
1. Provide for the continued development of a policy department
and facilities to adequately serve the city.
2. Maintain a fire prevention and protection systems that considers
private property insurance rates and emphasizes prevention.
3. Develop cooperative programs on an intercommunity basis to
improve all protective services .
4. Provide systems for assistance to residents and other juris-
dictions in case of major disasters .
S. Develop emergency paramedical services and in addition, provide
for immediate and temporary medical assistance.
b. Provide for the planning , coordination and development of
utility systems to meet projected demands .
7. Provide for a civil defense plan and training that would be
sufficient for any natural disaster or war.
S. Encourage development of, or develop , reasonably priced or
free meeting centers which are available for large (200-500)
civic groups where liquor , smoking , and entertainment are
permitted.
9. Provide for the continuing development of an efficient and
economical refuse disposal system that will adequately serve
the community.
10. Continue developing a quality library system which encompasses
greater public participation and access to library activities.
11. The library should encourage cultural enrichment and inter .
and intra-city cooperation between educational and Civic
Library facilities .
12. Municipal projects should be developed to standards which
are equal to or better than minimum standards in the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code for private developments .
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13. Provide for the continued development of harbors and beaches
services in accordance with the city's policies while
encouraging state and county funding.
14. Satisfy the quasi-public needs of the community by encouraging
the proper location and planning of facilities such as churches ,
nursing hones, day care centers , well baby clinics , etc.
1S. Encourage the location of municipal , county, state , federal
and other governmental facilities within or near the Civic
Center.
16. YMCA, YKA, Boys and Girls Clubs and similar organizations
should be fostered and encouraged.
Schools
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Objective:
Promote communication and coordination between all schools (both
public and private, pre-school through university) and the city,
utilizing those educational resources and facilities for city
programs.
Principles : '
1. Continue representation of school members on the Park and
- Recreation Commission.
2. Request a position with supporting data from each affected
school district on each item that comes before the City
Council and Planning Commission as regards that school
district.
3. Make Police Department expertise and facilities available to
present safety programs and drug education programs .
4. The Police Department should cooperate with school officials
to prevent vandalism and provide necessary personnel for
school activities when requested.
S. Encourage student involvement in City government.
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6. The City should add students on work-study programs to
appropriate staffs as an adjunct to the schools vocational
programs.
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Cultural Affairs
Objectives :
1. Promote the enlightened, enriched and creative life of all
citizens.
2. Foster an environment in which present cultural activities
will be expanded and new endeavors will be creatively pursued
to most the varied needs of all citizens .
Principles :
1. Establish a Cultural Affairs Commission whose responsibilities
would include coordinating and promoting the many cultural
activities and facilities now sponsored and owned by
govern-ment, schools and the private sector.
2. Preserve and augment the distinctive development and heritage
of the City.
3. Incorporate City' s heritage in civic center , library complexes
and/or other appropriate structures.
4. Provide professional and volunteer staff, qualified in various
cultural activities .
Communications
Objectives :
To establish and maintain an effective communications system
through which the city attempts:
1 . To fully inform citizens on current and proposed services ,
policies and plans .
2. To be informed of its citizen' s attitudes , beliefs and desires .
Principles :
1. Increase the capacity of the Public Information Office to
handle citizen inquiries on city functions and services .
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2. Provide for the monthly publication and direct mail distribu-
tion of the Huntington Beach Sands to all households in the
city.
3. Publish and distribute a "Know Your City Government" booklet,
community directory, and activities calendar .
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4. Provide for wider distribution of City Council and commission
agendas, supportive materials , and disposition of all matters .
S. Create multi-media presentations on various aspects of city
government at libraries, shopping centers , schools, parks,
city hall and at other major citizen traffic areas.
6. Establish a practical system to reflect combined public
sentiment on major issues for the guidance of council members
in establishing policy.
7. Establish a program whereby elected and appointed officials
participate in Information "town hall" type gatherings and
will write periodic columns for local newspapers on a rotating
basis.
S. pursue the development of local television and radio broad-
casting with the provision- for public service broadcasting .
of community activities.
9. Disseminate information on tree care , local conditions land-
scape information, progress of beautification, street sweeper
schedules and all related matters for a clean beautiful city.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1124
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING
THE OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE SOCIETY
AND CULTURE SECTION OF THE POLICY PLAN.
WHEREAS , the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington
Beach desires to adopt the Objectives and Principles of the
Society and Culture Section of the Policy Plan;
WHEREAS, the Citizen' s Steering Committee for Goals and
Objectives have submitted a Policy Plan to the City of Huntington
Beach ; and
WHEREAS , a public hearing was held on June 19 , 1973 on
the Society and Culture Section of said Policy Plan report
which includes a statement of Objectives and Principles in
each of the following sections :
1 . Housing
2 . Community Facilities
3. Schools
4. Cultural Affairs
S . Communications
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Objectives and
Principles as set forth in these sections as amended by the
Citizen' s Steering Committee and Planning Commission are hereby
adopted for inclusion as a part of the Master Plan for the ,
City of Huntington Beach .
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Huntington Beach , California on the 19th day of June , 1973
by the following roll call vote :
AYES: Bazil , Kerins , Porter, Wallin, Higgins
NOES: None
ABSENT: Geiger, Boyle
ATTEST:
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K. A. Reynol s Marcus o r t e r
Secretary Chairman
Res. No. 3758
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, the duly appointed, qualified City
Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of
members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven;
that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative
vote of more than a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day
of September , 19_Za._, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Coen, Duke, Matney
NOES:. Councilmen:
None
ABSENT: Councilmen:
None
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California