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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach; California
Friday, June 1+6, 1978
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office
Mayor Shenkman called the adjourned regular meeting of the City of Huntington
Beach to order at 10:00 A.M.
ROIL CALL
Present: Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Siebert, Shenkman, Mandic (10:15 A.M.)
Absent: Pattinson
BUDGET PRESENTATION - CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Gail Hutton presented her 1978-79 Fiscal Year Budget, displaying
viewgraphs, giving facts concerning her office functions, workload, and
levels of service.
Discussion was held between Council and Mrs. Hutton. Mayor Shenkman stated
that he favored hiring two full time Deputy City Attorneys. Councilwoman
Bailey gave the City Attorney a vote of confidence and questioned the use
of centralized word processing useage for her department. Further discussion
was.held between Councilmen Thomas and Mandic and the City Attorney.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Shenkman to authorize the City
Attorney to hire a Deputy IIT i°n "E" step.
Following considerable.discussion, the motion failed on the following tie roll
call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Mandic, Shenkman
NOES: Thomas, Bailey, Siebert
ABSENT: Pattinson
The Mayor opened the matter of the Legal Department Budget for public discussion.
Mr. Bill Peterson addressed Council and recommended adoption of the City
ttorneys udget as presented.
Mr. Robert L. Smith, attorney for Don P. Bonfa, addressed Council and concurred
with Mr. Peterson in favoring approval of the City Attorneys budget.
Mrs. Susie Newman addressed Council in support of the needs of the City Attorneys
Mice.
Former Councilwoman Gibbs addressed Council regarding her budget concerns
and the —low morale among City employees. She stated that she felt Mrs. Hutton
should be supported and allowed to proceed with hiring the necessary help.
`f On motion by Bailey, second MacAllister, Council reconsidered their previous
motion, which failed, to authorize the City Attorney to hire a Deputy City
Attorney III in Step ".E" , by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Shenkman
NOES: Thomas, Siebert
ABSENT: Pattinson
On motion by MacAllister, second Shenkman, Council authorized the City Attorney
to hire a Deputy Attorney III, Step "E", by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Shenkman
NOES: Thomas, Siebert
ABSENT: Pattinson
RECESS - RECONVENED
Council recessed at noon and Councilman Thomas left the meeting at that time.
The meeting was reconvened at 1:00 P.M. by the Mayor.
HARBORS AND BEACHES PRESENTATION - MOORHOUSE
Vincent Moorhouse presented the 78-79 FY proposed budget for the Department of Harbors
and Beaches.
EMERGENCY REQUEST - CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Gail Hutton interrupted the meeting to inform Council of the Warner-
Goldenwest Redevelopment hearing being held in Superior Court - Business Properties,
Inc. vs. City. Deputy City Attorney Mark Travis requested an immediate response
to a contract proposal by Ed Dilkes to represent the City for $80.00 an hour,
up to but not exceeding $2,500. Discussion was held by Council and Mrs. Hutton
stated that she believed Mr. Dilkes would agree to $75.per hour.
On motion.by MacAllister, second Bailey, Council approved.the payment from the Con-
tingency Fund of the amended amount of $75 an hour, up to but not exceeding $2,500
to Ed Dilkes, on a non -continuing contract basis. The motion passed by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES MacAllister;,Bailey,'Siebert, Shenkma
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas, Pattinson.
HARBORS AND BEACHES - CONfI NUED PRESENTATION
Mr. Moorhouse continued his presentation and gave several suggestions for upgrad-
ing his operation in the future, including computerized cash registers in the con-
cessions, Parking Authority purchase of State surplus property at PCH and Highway
39, two added pier restaurants and upgrading existing pier projects.
Considerable discussion was held, with Councilman MacAllister in support of the
Harbors and Beaches program, including the sandman patrol.
Discussion was held over Councilwoman Bailey's concern over the lifeguard service
at the State Beaches and the inherent problems.
Following discussion regarding staffing and rental equipment, the Harbors and
Beaches presentation and discussion concluded.
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FUTURE BUDGET MEETING - 6/20,(78 5 P.M. B-8
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET PRESENTED - BELSITO
Floyd G. Belsito, City Administrator, presented viewgraphs and both an over-
all view of his total responsibilities and that of his immediate staff, super-
visory and support staff and C.E.T.A. employees.
Considerable discussion was held, with Councilman Mandic suggesting the pursual
of Corporation Grants in the future with Mayor Shenkman commenting on Com-
mercial and Industrial properties in the City.
Councilman Siebert left the meeting at 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Shenkman stated for the record that he felt the office of Economic
Development should be retained and a qualified professional employed to fill
the vacancy.
ADJOURNMENT TO 6/19178
Mayor Shenkman adjourned the meeting to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, June 19, 1978.
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
Ron Shenkman
Mayor
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