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Home My WebLink About1978-05-22MINUTES 1 Room B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, May 22, 1978 Mayor Shenkman 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: Thomas, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman Absent: Pattinson, MacAllister PUBLIC DOCK & PUMP -OUT FACILITY AGREEMENT - ORANGE COUNTY - APPROVED The City Administrator presented the agreement between the City and the County of Orange for a pump -out facility and public dock at the Warner Fire Station on Warner Avenue in Huntington Harbour. He stated that the County had agreed to pay $35,000 for construction of the facility. Said agreement was presented to Council on May 15, 1978 and was not approved at that time. Mr. Belsito requested Council to reconsider the matter at this time. On motion by Siebert, second Bailey, Council reconsidered their action taken at the May 15, 1978 Council meeting. Motion carried, with Councilman Thomas against the matter. On motion by Siebert, second Bailey, Council approved and authorized execution of the agreement between the City and County of Orange, accepting $35,000 from the County for the construction of a pump -out facility and public dock at the Warner Fire Station; further approved the plans and specifications for said project and directed the Clerk to advertise for bids. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: Thomas ABSENT: Pattinson, MacAllister J, FY 1978-1979 BUDGET The City Administrator introduced his staff and the budget staff to Council. Darrel Cohoon, Assistant to the City Administrator, presented an update on the Zero Base Budget process, explaining the difference between ZBB and Line Item Budgeting. He further explained the various levels of budgets that have been prepared by each department; Level 2 being an 80% budget, Level 3, a 105% budget and Level 4 a Workload budget. Discussion was held between Mr. Cohoon and Council regarding the budget package. Gene Hel.msworth, Adminstrative Analyst, presented viewgraphs showing the composition of the Preliminary Budget Book, giving an explanation of the reasoning used in preparation of the budget. 49 Page #2 - Council Minutes - 5/22/78 Erich Matthews, Assistant to the City Administrator, discussed revenues received by the City and the Funds related thereto. He.stated that property tax for the City represented 40 % of the budget and inasmuch as the City tax rate is $1.55, the Jarvis -Gann proposition would have a greater impact on Huntington Beach than other cities with lower tax rates. General discussion was held between Mr. Matthews and City Council, including the possibility of the City obtaining reimbursement from the State for time put into state mandates under SB 90. Richard Harlow, Assistant City Administrator, explained the budget priorities listed in the Preliminary Budget, the budgetary cutoff line to date, and the Service Levels decided upon by the Administrative Staff. Discussion was held between Mr. Harlow and City Council. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - BELSITO Floyd G. Belsito, City Administrator, presented adopted goals of January 10, 1977, together with the City's Goals and Objectives dated February 27, 1978, which are listed as follows; CITY'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FEBRUARY 27, 1978 I. SOUND ECONOMIC CONDITION I. MAINTAIN THE LIGHTEST POSSIBLE TAX BURDEN CONSISTENT WITH THE SERVICE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. A. APPROVE ONLY PROGRAMS AND GOALS THAT ARE FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE PROGRAM. B. ESTABLISH USER FEES WHEREVER POSSIBLE. C. STRUCTURE TAXES AND FEES IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FINANCIAL BURDEN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY IS COMMENSURATE WITH THE BENEFITS RECEIVED. 2. PROVIDE CONTINUING FISCAL INTEGRITY OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT. A. ESTABLISH A TANG RANGE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. .B. ESTABLISH A LONG RANGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO COVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. 3. EFFECT EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT. A. ESTABLISH A COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATION/DEPARTMENT HEAD MANAGEMENT TEAM. 4. ACHIEVE A BALANCED ECONOMIC BASE FOR THE COMMUNITY. A. ADOPT A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN. B. PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ATTRACTING COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPERS. Lr 3)4 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 5/22/78 m C. ASSIST IN -THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSTAGE STAMP LOTS THROUGH CONSOLI.- DATION. D. DEVELOP LOW INTENSITY RESORT FACILITIES WITH A MIX OF PRIMARILY PRIVATE AND LIMITED PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT. II. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. INSURE SERVICE DELIVERY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT IN AREAS INVOLVING PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY AT THE MAXIMUM LEVEL THAT IS FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE. 2. BUILD AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES NEEDED.TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. A. DEVELOP A LOCAL STORM DRAIN SYSTEM SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT AGAINST A 25-YEAR STORM. B. ENCOURAGE DEVEOPMENT OF A COUNTY STORM DRAIN SYSTEM SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT AGAINST A 100-YEAR STORM. III. BAY.ANCED PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 1. ADOPT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL INSURE A CLEAN, HEALTHY, ATTRACTIVE, AND FUNCTIONAL ENVIRONMENT. 2. DEVELOP PUBLIC FACILITIES THAT ARE CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE, AND RELIABLE. 3. ESTABLISH REPLACEMENT PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL PLANS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES SUCH AS BUILDINGS, STREETS, WATER SYSTEM, SEWERS SYSTEM, AND STORM DRAIN SYSTEM. 4. OPTIMIZE THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY'S NATURAL RESOURCES. A. PLAN THE ULTIMATE USE OF THE BOLSA CHICA. B. COMPLETE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHORELINE IN CONCERT WITH STATE AGENCIES. IV. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 1. ENCOURAGE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT. 2. ACHIEVE CIVIC PRIDE AND IDENTIFICATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. 3. PROVIDE SERVICES THAT INFORM, ENTERTAIN, ENLIGHTEN, AND DEVELOP THE POTENTIAL OF RESIDENTS. A. ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. B. DEVELOP PARKS AT THE RATE OF FOUR ACRES PER 1,000 POPULATION. C. ESTABLISH BRANCH LIBRARIES. 51 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 5/22/78 D. ESTABLISH A STRONG LIBRARY MATERIAL BUDGET. E. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE CULTURAL PROGRAM. F. COMBINE LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS WHERE POSSIBLE. G. ESTABLISH A MAJOR SPORTS CENTER. 4. ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT WITH COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND CONCERNS. COUNCIL REVIEW - GOALS & OBJECTIVES Council discussed the 1978 Goals and Objectives with staff. After a comprehensive review, the following changes were recommended by Council: SECTION FROM TO I.l.B WHEREVER POSSIBLE WHEN APPROPRIATE C DELETE Add 2.3.0 --- ELIMINATE DUPLICATE SERVICES I.4.A ADOPT REVITALIZATION OF B PROVIDE FINANCIAAL TOTAL COMMITMENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ATTRACTING COMMERICAL/INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPERS D DELETE III.4.A PLAN THE ULTIMATE USE OF B COMPLETE IV.3.G MAJOR SPORTS CENTER AND OTHERWISE IN ATTRACTING COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPERS TO GOTHARD INDUSTRIAL, CORRIDOR PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING PROCESS OF THE BOLSA CHICA COORDINATE MASTER PLAN OF HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK BUDGET SESSIONS Councilman Siebert indicated his preference for more frequent meetings on the budget toward the end of June, with additional budget backup material being furnished by staff. Mayor Shenkman directed the City Administrator to inform Council when further meetings on the budget could be scheduled. . Page #5 - Council Minutes - 5/22/78 ADJOURNED TO MAY 24, 1978 Mayor Shenkman adjourned the meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, to Wednesday, May 24, 1978, at 7:30 P.M. in Room B-8. ATTEST: + ' Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk u f City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 1�%~'+' Ron Shenkman Mayor � r�