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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Date September 21 , 1992
Submitted to: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Submitted by:Y JJtt Michael T. Uberuaga, City Administra
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Pre Prepared b : Ron Hagan, Director, Community Services��
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APPROVED BY CITY CQP;4
Subject: VINCENT G. MOORHOUSE MEMORIAL "-
Consistent with Council Policy? [ ] Yes [ ] New Policy or Extce ti GTTY �.__' 1 r
Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachmentii,fc?�
STATEMENT OF ISSUE ry
There is a request to include a memorial to Vincent G. Moorhouse
adjacent to Beach Headquarters which is named after him.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the concept of including a memorial to Vincent G.
Moorhouse adjacent to Beach Headquarters which is named in his honor.
The cost of the memorial will be raised through private donations.
2 . Direct staff to establish a donations account for the purpose of
accepting funds from the public for this memorial.
ANALYSIS
A city employee submitted a request through the city's suggestion
program to provide a memorial, such as a plaque or statue, in honor of
Vincent G. Moorhouse. This individual feels that the funding can be
raised through the private sector and she will be involved in spear-
heading this effort. On July 8, 1992, the Community Services
Commission concurred with the idea of a Moorhouse memorial because of
his significant long-term contributions to the city and the world in
the area of marine safety. Mr. Moorhouse had a profound impact in
making the beach and its operations in Huntington Beach what they are
today (see attached information) . The memorial proposed and presented
in Attachment 1 is estimated to cost $20, 000. A factor in determining
the size and make-up of the memorial will, naturally, be the amount of
money raised through the private sector.
Staff and the Moorhouse family feel that an appropriate location for
the memorial is adjacent to the Vincent G. Moorhouse Beach
Headquarters. When the beach is renovated, there will be a viewpoint
immediately to the south of that facility that would be an ideal
location for the memorial. The memorial would be set in place after
the beach has been renovated.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION PAGE TWO
FUNDING SOURCE
Private donations
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Do not approve placing a memorial to Vincent G. Moorhouse
adjacent to the Vincent G. Moorhouse Beach Headquarters.
2 . Select an alternative location, such as the pier or
Pier Plaza for the location of a Vincent G. Moorhouse
memorial.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Conceptual memorial plan
2 . Background information regarding Vincent G. Moorhouse
ATTACHMENT 1
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VinEent G. Moorhouse
Former Community Services head
made HB a better place tolive .
Vincent G. Moorhouse, the former Di- In 1949,he began work with the city as a
rector of Community Services who retired in lifeguard but quit in 1951 to join the U.S.
1984,died last month in Missoula,Montana Navy during the Korean War. After serving
of apparent natural causes. He was 61 years four years in the Underwater Demolition Team
old. as an instructor,Moorhouse returned to Hun-
Moorhouse served Huntington Beach for tington Beach and began duties as a Lifeguard
35 years. He is remembered for his excep- Lieutenant. In 1957, he was appointed Life-
tional ability to organize city programs and as guard Chief.
an innovator who made this city a better place As a department head.Moorhouse left an
to live. Moorhouse brought cost-effective- impressive legacy of innovative programs.
ness to city programs and encouraged em- He was instrumental in formulating the pe-
ployee incentive. rimetcr defense lifeguard system that is still in
use today. In 1964,he helped create what is
known today as the United States Lifesaving
i Association and served as president for two
years. He was also elected president of the
World Lifesaving Association in 1976.
In 1966,he was appointed Director of the
Harbors and Beaches Department.He devel-
oped the beachfront as it exists today with its
z� beautiful landscaping,overnight'campingand
beach pang.During his tenure,Huntington
Beach became one of the first self-supporting
beach operations in Southern California.
In 1969, Moorhouse's department was
renamed the Harbors,Beaches and Develop-
ment Department and his talents were used for
downtown revitalization.During this time,he
formulated the first Environmental Coastline
Water Qual Ry and Ecology Study.He took on
additional responsibility when hisdepartment
merged with Recreation, Parks and Human
Services.His leadership helped bring thecity's
Vincent G.Moorhouse recreation programs into a self-supporting
service and helped develop the city's system
of parks.
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A Leader in Surf Lifesaving Dies;
In Memory of 'Vince Moorhouse
by Bill Richardson and Mike Bartlett
The Moorhouse serenity of the Bitterroot Valley in
Montana. He transformed the
Legacy will live beach patrol into a professional
oh,forever! force and upgraded the lifesaving
Vincent Grigsby Moorhouse, ideology. He influenced others to
one of the Founding Fathers of treat lifesaving as a profession and
the National Surf Lifesaving As- not just as seasonal work. He
sociation(NSLSA),known today developed the system of using
as the United States Lifesaving lifeguards in towers to spot trouble
Association,and one of the lead- while deploying others to effect
ers who paved the way to profes- the rescue and created the first
underwater search-and-recovery
sionalism in modern surf rescue, team. He is also credited as the
passed away on Jan. 22, 1992. founder of the"blackball"system,
Moorhouse, who died from a
? heart attack at the age of 60,left a designed as a compromise and to
legacy of accomplishments from minimize aquatic accidents be-
tween the boardsurfers and the
the shores of the West Coast to the
beachgoers.
In the summer of 1949,
Moorhouse commenced his 35-
year career in the marine safety
field, serving as a recurrent life-
guard for the City of Huntington
Beach. After two summer sea-
sons, he joined the US Navy as a
member of the elite Underwater
Demolition Team from 1951-55.
He served as an instructor and
combat veteran during the Korean
War.
Upon completion of his
,military service, Moorhouse re-
turned to the City of Huntington
Beach where he applied his mili-.
tary training to marine safety as a
Lifeguard Lieutenant in 1955. One 7
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(Juy 10, 1931-january 22, 1992)
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year later, he was promoted to Life-
guard Captain while continuing his
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educational endeavors. He was soon
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in 1957. From 1957-66, he was
instrumental in formulatin' the pe-
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rimeter defense lifeguard system that
is still employed today.
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Moo use likened the work of
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the lifeguard's watch to a military
.... effort. He changed the spacing of the
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ith overlapping lines of towers,.w
vision" to make sure there were no
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gaps in the areas that each guard was
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t�;: to report to duty wearing Khaki uni-
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forms and CPO caps with badges
above the trademark red trunks.
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In 1965, Moorhouse was one
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tin on Beach Surf Life Saving As-
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United States Surf LifesavingAsso-
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the California Surf Lifesaving Asso-
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ciation, and the NSLSA. He repre-
sented the NSLSA on the interna-
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eight years, and he initiated the
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Auckland/California lifeguard ex-
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change program. He. served as
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PreidnoftheNLA fm194-r
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76. In 1976,he was elected President
of the World Life Saving organiza-
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cause of lifesaving with members
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m over 22 nations today.
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n 1966, Moorhouse was ap-
pointed Director of Harbors &
d n
Beaches for Huntington City Beach.
For the next 13 years,he was respon-
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PA(-,F �SandSrrints SPRING 1992
i scverl rescue vessels, irOU1 I11II11CI
,ice raised lifeguarding to Moorhouse-Jro,n Page 9 ous agencies along the coast
•ofessional service, not remain uninvolved in community processioned in formation with re(
affairs. He worked diligently to lights flashing in symbolic mourn
unch of guys looking eliminate the polarization that ex- ing.
I on towers," said his isted between the timber industry, Moorhouse's many accom
hew, Gary Wuchner, Or., the US Forest Service and the citi- plishments, his impact on so rtan,
e County Fire Paramedic.
tens of the Bitterroot Valley. His lives, and his supreme dedication
efforts were directed toward help- survive him through the legacy h(
ing those factions in negotiating leaves in the valley from the effort.-
Moorhouse-from Page 3 agreements that would preserve and he made t4p bring people together
for the development of the City benefit the natural surrounding through the individuals he worker
,front as it is seen today. With the environment. with,and the professional goals an(
mation of Moorhouse's ideas, the ideals he strived to attain for life
attained one of the first self-support- `"Once you worked saving. His influences in the life
each operations in Southern Cali- . saving community and the profes
L. with Vance, he generated
In 1979,Moorhouse was appointed sionalism he brought to it, will b�
p� in you an enthusiasm
-ector of Community Services with � y. �� remembered by all who follow it
asibilities expanding to include the ,for the job, Said Capt. his footsteps.
Ibrary,Recreation and Human Ser- Bill Richardson. The CSLSA sends its deepes
Marine Safety,Beach Maintenance condolences to his wife, LaRue
arking Divisions. and his family as he will be dearlN
1984, Moorhouse retired from city Moorhouse passed away on Jan. missed by his friends here in th(
:e and moved to the Bitterroot Valley � 22, 1992, in Missoula, Montana,� lifesaving profession.
r^•,)r,Montana. With over 80 acres not far from the home he loved,yet WE SALUTE YOU VINCE! .
And that he loved as much as he far from the sea he respected and
the beach, Moorhouse could not cherished A special memorial ser-
(continued to Page 11) vice was held at Huntington (airy _
Beach on Feb. 19 for his friends
and collegeaus in the lifesaving
profession that he left behind.
Nearly 30 emergency vehicles and
RCA - ROUTING SHEET/CHECKLIST
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GREEN - ADMINISTRATION COPY
CANARY - CITY ATTORNEY'S COPY
PINK - CITY CLERK'S COPY
GOLD - DEPARTMENT COPY
INITIATING DEPARTMENT Community Services DATE q qo
SUBJECT Vincent G. Moorhouse Memorial
MEETING DATE 9/21/92 AGENDA DEADLINE 9/9/92
(TO ADMINISTRATION)
YES NO
PUBLIC NOTICE [ ] [X] PUBLICATION DATE
LEGAL DEPARTMENT(with Exhibits)
Date In Date Out
INITIATING DEPARTMENT REVIEW/CHECKLIST:
YES NO N/A
[ ] [ ] [X] ordinance [ ] Exhibit 1
[X] Resolution [ ] Exhibit 2
[ ] [ ] [X] Signed Contract [ "] Exhibit 3
[ ] [ ] [X] Signed Agreement [ ] Exhibit 4
[ ] [ ] [X] Neg. Dec/EIR
( ] [ ] [X] Insurance Required Additional [ ]
Exhibits Nbr.
[ ] [ ] [X] Bonds Required
[ ] [ ] [X] Financial Impact Statement
(Unbudgeted Items Over $1,000)
[X] [ ] [ ] RCA. - city council
[ ] [ ] [ ] RCA - Redevelopment Agency
INITIATING DEPARTMENT APPROVAL BY:
[ ] ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
[ ] CITY CLERK FOR AGENDA
COMMENTS:
Jack"' ajac reached mt" his bag of artistic�twists.�and
turn at the request of the city of Huntington Beach
andthe Huntington Beach Company and has,.pro duced
a'soaring bronze sculpture sure to be;the talk of the
town
In place now on the plaza of the,Huntington Beach
y` Civic.' Center, the 12 foot untitled ;work contrasts
�- strongly with ;fhe angular, �lght ;;colored; smooth..
+� concrete yells ,of the._;Kurt Meyer=designed .-.civic
center.
It represents in .its :curves,'and rough, texture,the
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artist's desire to..soften the effect of tail buildings,
carrieswYthitan an lentof rte;own which;
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mimics its surroundings_so nottoleave it.completely'
foreign to itslocations.. .
f Zajac says.4hat 'It was my intention tq`�create a'
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sculpture tl at��has within some lyricism.an, grace, a
F shag"e which mopes the'eye upward, but.of the,same
tiirie has.the Lability.to hold interest against,the br ad
space of the.plaza."
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A .painter turned"sculptor, zajac has'in his 47 years ;
at acted and held the attention of the world of the.
arts with .tortured struggles .of ,bound- goats,''the
yearn
and tensions of mankind in:portrayals of -
man.and his�relationship with:his,work_arid,his,gods,
"+ the,serenity of nature expressed in barely perceptible
movements ,in solid forms, or the grace'of more
movement in a world. fixed iw bronze; -marble,or
fiberglass. .
= �� Though the scale differs; the Huntington Beach work
is rermmscent of the soaring grandeur;of tivorks much
smaller suchas the swans of a'decade ago
Zajac began this:-work in Santa Cruz early.,m, 1975
and wentto Rome, Italy, to workiri ter.rnitently for
some�:eight�months at the Cavallari",foundry.:
'. It was cast,in:;bronze,inRome in July; 1976,and�set
on ieli plaza in Feb ruary,1977
'Wllhain`G.`Reed
BORN: Youngstown,Ohio,December 13, 1,929
EDUCATION:'-.ScrippsCol-lege,.Claremont,,California'1,949-1960
FELLOWSHI,P,�AND''�GRANTS:`
:Rome PHze.Fellowship -1954, 1956, 1957 -
Guggenheim Fellowship;Study;in'Southeast.Asia and work;in Rome 1959-196'0
ONE MAN SHOW:
Pasadena Art Museum
Santa-Barbara Museum o"f,.Art, 1953
Schneider-Gallery, Rome 1955, 1961
Downtown Gallery, New.York, 1960
Roland, Browse'and'Delbanco, London, 1960
California Palace of the,Legion of..Honor,San.Francisco, 1963,
For um.Gallery;New York, 1971;1974
Jodi Scully,Gallery, Las Angeles,1973,1975
L'Obelisco Gallery;Rome;1973
RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION'S:
Newport Pavillion Gallery; Balboa,California,1965
The'Galleries of Temple University,Tyler-"Schooi'of Art in Rpr e-0,969 .
California Institute�ofTectinolo`gy„
Jaffe F jede"Gallery Dartmouth College 1970
Fme Arts Gallery of„San Diego San.Diego,.California 75,
"Sanfa,Bar.ara' useuiii of•`-Art,Santa Barbara;California;1,,975
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Museum of Modern Art New York
Milvuaukee:Art Center.
Pennsylvarna,Academy of"Fine Arts,Philadelphia
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Walker.Art Center,,Minne'apolis-
Hirshhorn Collection,Greenwich Connecticut
Munson-Williams Proctor Institute Utica New or
Slsrael-Museum=Jer-usar6m,,,Israel.
Butler.Museum of,American Art,Ohio"
Co W6WCoIIege UCSC Santa Cruz; California
Dartmouth College.
Fine-Arts Galleryj of San Diego,San Diego,California -
Joseph�Hirshhorri Museum,Washington,D.C. .
City;of.Ordieto,,lfaly
COMMISSIONS:
San Diego Museum
Reynolds Aldminum Corporation
Plaza'Wells Fargo Bank,Beverly Hills,California
University; Redlands,California DONATED TO THE CITIZENS OF
Civic Center Mali,City.of,Inglewood, California HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Civic Center Playa,City of Huntington Beach,California BY THE HUNTINGTON BEACH COMPANY
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.aterrvutedtts.,bf it'txS..well as provide a timeless
h r"� eulti -iw i�rork o a�`�f® #e� a%zee afy %eating o Beach in the years '
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-The Mayor, C'ty, I undl Citizens of Huntington Beach
wish "to extend:their deQpest =ap giation to the Huntington Beach
Corn iany for making"the,purehase of this new an addition to the city 't r
possible, .
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2110 MAIN STREET, HUNT►NGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92648
(714) 536.6581
W. E. FOSTER
VICE PREBIDBNT-GENERAL MANAGER
December 9, 1974
City Council
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Honorable Mayor & City Council:
As a resident of this community for over 70 years, the Huntington Beach
Company has been proud to be a continuing active participant in the long
evolution of a small oceanside village into today's vital and dynamic
City.
In recognition of this long and close association, our Company has been
desireous of making a significant tangible contribution to these new.
civic center facilities which, in many ways, symbolize our- city's coming
of age.
We have seen the excellent results of the .Allied Arts Commission in
securing outstanding examples of a variety of artists work to hang in
these buildings; and particularly noted the selection of Mr. Zajac's
impressive bronze sculpture as the major plaza focal point. The
Council's recent action of deferring the acquisition of this sculpture,
while necessary for budgetary reasons, was• undoubtedly,a major
disappointment to many.
Therefore, we have requested - and received - the approval of our Board
of Directors to offer this sculpture as Huntington Beach Company's.
contribution to. these civic facilities in which we all take considerable
pride.
If your body approves, we hereby offer to contribute to the City, the
sum of. $45,000 for the acquisition and installation of the sculpture
already chosen by the selection committee for the civic center plaza.
This offer is completely unconditioned except that it be used for the
intended purpose, and the request that the donor be identified in some
appropriate manner. If, you concur, we will promptly proceed to work
out all necessary details with the City Administration and the Allied
Arts Commission.
Yours very truly,
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WEF:IIj
� J, City of Huntington
CALIFORNIA g
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
December 11, 1974
Mr. Delbert (Bud) Higgins
505 Lake Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Dear Bud:
The City Council, at its adjourned regular meeting held Monday,
December 9, 1974, accepted the offer from the Huntington Beach
Company of $45,000 for the bronze sculpture to be placed in the
Civic Center Plaza.
Mayor Coen directed me to forward the Huntington Beach Company
letter to you as City Historian.
Sincerely yours,
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
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"Ultimate Challenge"
Huntington Beach News photos by Greg Lucas
Pale of two statues
by Greg Lucas According to Bill Reed of beachfront location as more
Editor the City's Information Office, suitable to the statue's subject.
.One is called "Ultimate the "vast majority" of the ci- That left the Civic Center.
;Challenge."
The other has no title. ty s residents feel the without a statue and in 1975,:
Challenge is a very impor- the Huntington Beach Co..
n,e gr-aces.. _Huntington; tant piece of artwork-for Hun-., commissioned Jack Zajac to:=
Beach's,-Civic Cent_er;, the tington Beach." create a work of art for=tiie=
o her should have.
But after the statue was,: plaza between the Civic,
.,,""-;`Huntington,Beach is not
cast in Italy and shipped to Center's buildings.
:known for its,statuary. But if Huntington Beach;, feelings _ Costing $45,000, the
were, it would be the, „ were not completely positive.
Ultimate Challenge" that is 12-foot statue was begun in,
There,was some objection 1975 and set on the plaza inrememered. The ;
surfer shooting out statue's,
uhi' 'that the surfer in,"Challenge" February 1977.
Was not wearing.,trunks. as
wave stands at the southwest' well as questions `about Zajac"said he wanted "to,
corner of Pacific Coast whether the statue was the create a sculpture that has`
Highway and Lake Street, sort of "image Huntington . . •a shape which, moves,
11�near one of the entrances to . Beach'wanted for'itself. The the.eye upward, but at the'
:the city beach. ".Challenge" sat" in a same time has the ability to
s:
Created by "sculptor Ed- warehouse until a decision hold, interest against the
rmund Shumpert, the, could`be reached. _ broad space of the plaza."
"Challenge", was commis- David.Rowlands, the City Whatever the artist's inten-
signed by the city in 1968 for Administrator at the time, tions, the untitled statue cer
',$11,500 to stand in'front of" determined the statue to be tainly creates a different im=
City Hall. It was enshrined at "inappropriate for the Civic age than the "Ultimate
PCH and Lake in 1972. . . Center, opting, . for a Challenge."
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Submitted by Bill Reed,Public Information Officer Department Administration,Public Information Office
Date Prepared July 31 ' 1979 Backup Material Attached ® Yes No
Subject To remove the war memorial at Memorial Hall to the Civic Center
City Administrator's Comments
APPROVED BY CITY GO},bUNG q—�
Approve as recommended ------
Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source, Alternative Actions:
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Local veterans groups have asked that the war memorial presently at the east end of
Memorial Hall he moved to the present civic center in time for rededication on Nov. 11, 1979. In addition,the
VFW has asked that the flag pole at the same location be donated to the group for installation at the VFW club-
house at 17701 Crabb Lane. No funds are budgeted for these projects.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve moving the war memorial to the civic center at the site approved by the veterans
groups,the Public Facilities Corp.and Planning Department. Approve donation of the flag pole to the VFW for
installation at their clubhouse at no cost to the city. Accept the generous offer of Councilman John Thomas to
move the memorial to the civic center at no cost to the city and approve $250 for a new base for the memorial
and suitable engraving.
ANALYSIS: The VFW and the American Legion would like to have the granite memorial which honors local
residents who have fought in the wars of the nation moved to the civic center and located in a place of honor.
The groups would like to have the stones engraved to reflect rededication at the new site and they would like to
participate with the Special Events Board in rededication ceremonies on Nov. 11, 1979. In addition,the VFW
would like the city to donate to the organization the flag pole which has stood unused at Memorial Hall for
some years. +
The Public Works Department has estimated cost of moving the granite monument to a location to be determined
at city hall of $1,000. It would take,a few days to have the stone set after its location has been determined.
Councilman John Thomas has volunteered to move the memorial at no cost to the city.
Memorial Hall is scheduled for demolition within one year. At that time the removal of the memorial could be
accomplished by the demolition contractor with the heavy equipment which will he needed for that job and the
cost of moving the memorial likely could be included in that project using Housing and Community Development
funds. That would put off dedication until next year. Moving the memorial has been approved by the Public
Facilities Corp. and the veterans groups agree on a site on the northwest side of the elevator housing under the
administration building adjacent to the location of the Zajac sculpture and in the vicinity of the flag poles.
FUNDING SOURCE: City Administrator's contingency fund.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Refuse the request of the VFW and leave the memorial and flag pole where they are now.
2. Approve the request of the VFW on the condition that all expenses be paid by the veterans organization.
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War Memorial
3. Approve moving the war memorial to a site in the civic center approved by the City Administrator,
engrave as requested to reflect the rededication of the memorial and participate in appropriate services
on Nov. 11, 1979. Estimate cost is $1,250 from general funds.
4. Approve moving the war memorial to a site in the civic center approved by the City Administrator
engrave as requested to reflect the rededication of the memorial and participate in services after the
memorial is moved in conjunction with the demolition of Memorial Hall next year. Cost of $1,250
to come from 11CD funds.
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P~ . 05 CRABS LANE'
Huntington Beach, California
F �,+ '. ,G-ON BEACH, CA 92647, June 22, 1979
Open letter to the Mayor of Huntington Beach
and the members of the City Council:
Re: War Memorial and Fourth of July Parade.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7368, of Huntington Beach does not
concur with the complaints of another Veterans' Organization about the treat-
ment accorded to the Veterans.
It was the Veterans of Foreign Wars sho originally suggested that the
War Memorial be moved from its' present location at the old War Memorial
Building to the new Civic Centre. We asked the other major Veterans' Organ-
ization to concur with our suggestion before submitting it to the City. At
that tits we advised them that all was proceeding slowly but satisfactorily.
We have worked with the City through the Special Events Board, the Public
Relations Director Bill Reed and the City Administrator. We realize that
governmental proceedures take time to cover all concerned. At no time were we
advised that the City wouldn't comply with our request. We were advised by
the Public Relations Director that no funds were BUDGET21), which we understood.
However he recommended to the City Administrator that steps be taken to
accomplish it by Memorial Day 1980, we have since mutually agreed on a target
date of Veterans' Day, 1979. :4e have met with the Public Facilities Corp.
and received their unani: ous vote that it be relocated at the Civic Center.
It is now up to the Design Review Board for the relocation and we have given
them two suggested locations which would be most satisfactory to us. Then,
we are assured by Bill Reed it will be presented to the City Council for their
action.
V E T E R A N 5 0 F F O R E I G N W A R S 0 F T H E U N I T E D S T A T E S
;Open letter to Mayor Huntington Beach from the VFW, st 7368
We sincerely appreciate the offer of Councilman John Thomas to move the
granite Memorial at no cost to the city.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars has not at any the asked the City for
Financial support, all we ask is a spirit of cooperation with our efforts to
build a strong Veterans' Organization to enable us to fulfill our purpose of
providing aid and assistance to Disabled and Hospitalized Veterans, their
widows and children, al3@ assistance to Servicemen. We also try to help our
Youth and Community Activities.
Res The Fourth of July Parade.
We have never been refused entry in the Huntington Beach Fourth of July
Parade, in fact we have been actively solicited to enter. Our only criticism
(constructive) is that we feel the Veterans Organizations should be in Division I.
As far as being in charge of the parade we have neither the manpower, tite
•,e%or expertise to organizes a parade of such magnitude and we are almost three times
larger than any other Veterans group in Huntington Beach, ffe no doubt have the
talent to conduct the parade after someone else has organized it.
We wish to thank Bill Reed, the Public Facilities Corp. , the Design Review
Board, the City Council, John Thomas, and 2.11 concerned for their cooperation
in trying to get this project completed by November 11, 1979.
Harold Ewell, Past Commander ;
for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of
the United States, Post 7368,
Huntington Beach.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Date A 3 , 1992
The Honorable Mayor and City Submitted to: y y Council
Submitted by: Michael T. Uberuaga, City Administra
Prepared by: Ron Hagan, Director, Community Service
Subject: VINCENT G. MOORHOUSE MEMORIAL
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Consistent with Council Policy? [ ] Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception
Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachments ��
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
There is a request to include a memorial to Vincent G. Moorhouse
on or adjacent to the pier.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the concept of including a memorial to Vincent G.
Moorhouse on Pier Plaza with the cost of the memorial to be
raised through private donations.
2 . Direct staff to include a location for the memorial in the
design of Pier Plaza.
ANALYSIS
On July 8 , 1992 the Community Services Commission voted
unanimously to recommend to City Council approval of a Vincent G.
Moorhouse memorial in the area of the pier. This was the result
of a city employee submitting the request through the city's
suggestion program. This individual feels that the funding can
be raised through the private sector and she will be involved in
spearheading this effort. The commission concurred with the idea
of a Moorhouse memorial because of his significant long-term
contribution to the city and the world in the area of marine
safety. Mr. Moorhouse had a profound impact in making the beach
and beach operations in Huntington Beach what they are today (see
attached information) . The concept for the memorial presented in
Attachment 1 is estimated to cost $20, 000. A factor in
determining the size and makeup of the memorial will naturally be
the amount of money raised through the private sector. The final
design for the monument would be forwarded to Council for
approval.
FUNDING SOURCE
Private donations
PIO 5/85
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION PAGE TWO
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Do not permit a memorial to Vincent G. Moorhouse to be placed
on Pier Plaza or in the area of the pier.
2 . Select an alternative location, such as the pier instead of
Pier Plaza, for the location of a Vincent G. Moorhouse
memorial.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Memorial plan (conceptual at this time)
2 . Background information regarding Vincent G. Moorhouse
3 . Community Services Commission July 8, 1992 action
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CITY NENVS
Vincent G. Moorhouse
Former Community Serviceshem
made HB a better place t® live
Vincent G. Moorhouse, the former Di- In 1949,he began work with the city as a
rector of Community Services who retired in lifeguard but quit in 1951 to join the U.S.
1984,died last month in Missoula,Montana Navy during the Korean War. After serving
of apparent natural causes. He was 61 years four years in the Underwater Demolition Team
old. as an instructor,Moorhouse returned to Hun-
Moorhouse served Huntington Beach for tington Beach and began duties as a Lifeguard
35 years. He is remembered for his excep- Lieutenant. In 1957,he was appointed Life-
tional ability to organize city programs and as guard Chief.
an innovator who made this city a better place As a department head,Moorhouse leftan
to live. Moorhouse brought cost-effective- impressive legacy of innovative programs.
ness to city programs and encouraged em- He was instrumental in formulating the pe-
ployee incentive. rimeter defense lifeguard system that is still in
use today. In 1964,he helped create what is
known today as the United States Lifesaving
Association and served as president for two
years. He was also elected president of the
i World Lifesaving Association in 1976.
In 1966,he was appointed Director of the
Harbors and Beaches Department.He devel-
oped the beachfront as it exists today with its
<z " beautiful landscaping,overnightcampingand
£ beach parking.During his tenure,Huntington
Beach became one of the first self-supporting
beach operations in Southern California.
In 1969, Moorhouse's department was
renamed the Harbors,Beaches and Develop-
ment Department and his talents were used for
downtown revitalization.During this time,he
formulated the first Environmental Coastline
Water Qual ity and Ecology Study.He took on
additional responsibility when hisdepartment
merged with Recreation, Parks and Human
Services.His leadership helped bring thecity's
Vincent G.Moorhouse recreation programs into a self-supporting
service and helped develop the city's system
-"-- of parks.
A Leader in Surf Lifesaving Dies
In Memory of Vince Moorhouse
by Bill Richardson and Mike Bartlett
The Moorhouse serenity of the Bitterroot Valley in
Montana. He transformed the
Legacy will live beach patrol into a professional
®IZ forever f force and upgraded the lifesaving
ideology. He influenced others to
Vincent Grigsby Moorhouse, neat lifesaving as a profession and
one of the Founding Fathers of not just as seasonal work. He
the National Surf Lifesaving As-
sociation(NSLSA),known today developed the system of using
as the United States Lifesaving lifeguards in towers to spot trouble
Association, and one of the lead- while deploying others to effect
ers who paved the way to profes- the rescue and created the first
underwater search-and-recovery
sionalism in modern surf rescue, team. He is also credited as the
passed away on Jan. 22, 1992. founder of the"blackball'system,
i Moorhouse, who died from a
designed as a compromise and to
heart attack at the age of 60,left a minimize aquatic accidents be-
legacy of accomplishments from tween the boardsurfers and the
the shores of the West Coast to the
beachgoers.
In the summer of 1949,
Moorhouse commenced his 35-
year career in the marine safety
field, serving as a recurrent life-
guard for the City of Huntington
Beach. After two summer sea-
sons, he joined the US Navy as a
member of the elite Underwater
Demolition Team from 1951-55.
He served as an instructor and
combat veteran during the Korean
War.
Upon completion of his
military service, Moorhouse re-
turned to the City of Huntington
Beach where he applied his mili-
tary training to marine safety as a
Lifeguard Lieutenantin 1955. One
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SPRING 1992
In Memory Of
Vincent Ings r e
(Juy 10, 1931-januar 22, 1992)
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For the next 13 years,he was respon-
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seven rescue vessels, from numer
Vince raised lifeguarding t0 Moorhouse-from Page 9 ous agencies along the coast
professional service, not remain uninvolved in community processioned in formation with re(
affairs. He worked diligently to lights flashing in symbolic mourn
Est a bunch of guys looking eliminate the polarization that ex- ing.
ood on towers,11 said his isted between the timber industry, Moorhouse's many accom
ephew, Gary Wuchner, Ora the US Forest Service and the citi- plishments, his impact on so manN
zens of the Bitterroot Valley. His lives, and his supreme dedication
nge County Fire Paramedic. efforts were directed toward help- survive him through the legacy he
ing those factions in negotiating leaves in the valley from the effort
Moorhouse-from Page 3 agreements that would preserve and he made to bring people together
ble for the development of the City benefit the natural surrounding through the individuals he worker
:achfront as it is seen today. With the environment. with,and the professional goals an(
-iplemation of Moorhouse's ideas, the ideals he strived to attain for life
ity attained one of the first self-support- "Once you worked saving. His influences in the life
g beach operations in Southern Cali- saving community and the profes
)rnia. with Vince, he generated sionalism he brought to it, will N
In 1979,Moorhouse was appointed in you an enthusiasm remembered by all who follow it
Director of Community Services with the job," said Ca t. his footsteps.
sponsibilities expanding to include the for e, '�r � The CSLSA sends its deepes
ity Library, Recreation and Human Ser- Pill Richardson.
ces,Marine Safety,Beach Maintenance condolences to his wife, LaRue
id Parking Divisions. and his family as he will be dearIN
In 1984, Moorhouse retired from city Moorhouse passed away on Jan. missed by his friends here in thf
:rvice and moved to the Bitterroot Valley 22, 1992, in Missoula, Montana, lifesaving profession.
;ar Victor,Montana. With over 80 acres not far from the home he loved,yet WE SALUTE YOU.VINCE!
ranch land that he loved as much as he far from the sea he respected and
ved the beach, Moorhouse could not cherished. A special memorial ser-
vice was held at Huntington City
(continued to Page 11) Beach on Feb. 19 for his friends
and collegeaus in the lifesaving
profession that he left behind.
Nearly 30 emergency vehicles and
o , CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET CALI,FORNIA_92648
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
(714) 536-5486
July 21, 1992
Mayor Jim Silva and
Members of City Council
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Dear Mayor Silva and Council Members:
SUBJECT: VINCENT G. MOORHOUSE MEMORIAL
The Community Services Commission conducted its regular monthly
meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 1992 . Following a discussion on
the proposed memorial, the commission made the following motion:
MOTION: MOVED BY BOZANIC, SECONDED BY DIAZ, THAT THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF AN APPROPRIATE MEMORIAL PLAQUE ON THE PIER
DEDICATING THE PIER TO THE MEMORY OF VINCENT G. MOORHOUSE.
THE MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Sincerely,
Margaret Hickey, Chairman
Community Services Commission
MH:JBE:am
A Quality Lijz Through Education, Recreation and Culture
RCA - ROUTING SHEET/CHECKLIST
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SUBJECT_ // L LZ1X
AGENDA DATE _ �� AGENDA DEADLINE
(TO ADMINISTRATION)
YES NO
PUBLIC HEARING [ ] [ ] PUBLICATION DATE
(Most FEES require a Public Hearing. Seek the City Attorneys advice on fees.)
DATE TO CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney
(With Exhibits) (Initial when complete)
INITIATING DEPARTMENT REVIEW/CHECKLIST
REQUIRED BACKUP YES NO CHECK BELOW IF ATTACHED
ordinance [ ] (✓� [ ]
Resolution [ ] [ [ )
Signed Contract/Agreement [ ] [►� [ 7
Negative Dec./EIR [ ] [✓j [ ]
Insurance
Bond/s
Map/s ( ] [✓] [ ]
Financial Impact statement [ ] [✓] [ ]
(Unbudgeted Items Over $10,000)
RCA - City Council [A/ [ ] { ✓j�
RCA - Redevelopment Agency [ ] [vf/ ( ]
REVIEWED BY INITIATING DEPARTMENT AGENDA COORDINATOR: 44-z
ADMINISTRATION REVIEW ( ]
COMMENTS:
PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearings are required on many
development issues and most fees. If
you need clarification on the need for
a Public Hearing include a request for
advice in your Request for Legal
Serivice (RLS) .
ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION To add to or amend the City Code,
departments must submit a RLS
describing the desired revision so that
it can be put in proper ordinance or
resolution form and reviewed for any
legal concerns.
An ordinance or resolution is. also
needed to establish a new fee or revise
an existing fee. An RLS should be
submitted to the City Attorney for
these as well.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT All contracts/agreements must be
submitted to the City Attorney Office
for review and approval. With few
exceptions, the City Attorney requires
two signature$by the contractor before
final approval can be given.
NEGATIVE DEC./EIR All projects within the City require
either a Negative Declaration or an
Environmental Impact Report(EIR) .
Community Development staff should be
consulted as to which is needed.
INSURANCE Proof of insurance is usually required
of contractors with the city as well as
companies doing work in a city right-
of-way. Seek advice via your RLS if
you are unsure.
BONDS Are required of contractors with the
City and developers. Again, as part
of your RLS you can seek advice on the
need for bonds.
MAPS Maps should be attached to identify the
location of all projects or tracts.