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Huntington Beach Inn
Huntington Beach, California
Friday, May 5, 1978
A cassette tape recording of this
meeting is on file in the office
of the City Clerk.
Mayor Shenkman called the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council to order
at 8:00 A.M. at the Huntington Beach Inn.
ROT,T. CAT,T.
Present: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
Absent: Thomas
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED - RECESS/RECONVENE
Mayor Shenkman called a recess of the City Council for the purpose of holding
an Executive Session in order to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters.
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council. The meeting was reconvened at
1:30 P.M. for the purpose of meeting with staff to discuss various matters.
FINANCIAL AUDIT - PRESENTATION
Mr. Tom Snow of Peat, Marwick and Mitchell presented a summary of the 1977 Audit.
He noted an improvement on finance operation and financial. statements. Mr. Snow
commented on the "1977 Letter to Management," stating that the fact that it was
considerably smaller than last year was a good indicator. He commented on manage-
ment investments, fixed assets, self-insurance, CETA administration, the position
of Internal Auditor and the Public Facilities Corporation.
STAFF -COUNCIL RELATIONS
Council and staff exchanged openly various points of view. Staff requested Council
policy. Discussion was held. The City Council agreed to hold a special meeting to
discuss goals and objects.
PLANNING COMMISSION - APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE
A brief summary was given of the procedure to be used in appointment of seven
Planning Commissioners following interviews. It was agreed that each Council-.
member would list seven names and the persons receiving the higher number of votes
would be selected. In case seven persons were not selected and if there was a
tie, each Council member would list the number of names, as there were seats
open until seven members were selected. Terms are to be drawn by lottery.
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BUDGET TIME FRAME
The City Administrator presented a schedule of several dates for an off -Monday Council
meeting prior to the June 26, 1978 public hearing and adoption of the budget. Dis-
cussion was held relative to the need for a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Com-
mission . It was agreed to postpone the May 22nd meeting with the Redevelopment
Commission and to use that date as a budget meeting. It was also agreed that the
proposed meeting date of May 29th should be rescheduled.
COUNCIL OFFICE - PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Councilpersons expressed their concerns regarding the Council offices. Discussion
was held regarding the lack of space in the Personnel Department and the possible move
to the 5th floor. The City Administrator was directed to prepare plans and alterna-
tives for Council.
SURPLUS PROPERTY
H. E. Hartge, Director of Public Works,gave a needs assessment of property necessary to.
be purchased to relocate the heliport and construction of a new water warehouse. The
existing heliport is sinking and a dangerous situation exists. Temporary plans are being
made to rent space at the Orange County Airport.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Staff advised the Council that they were in the process of developing a Capital.Improve-
ments Program for the City which would be helpful in projecting and budgeting for Capital
improvements_
ADJOURNMENT TO 5/8/78
Mayor Shenkman adjourned the meeting to Monday, May 8, 1978, Room B-8, for the purpose
of interviewing Planning Commissioners.
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of th City Council of the City
.tington ach, Califo nia
Ron Shenkman
Mayor
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