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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-06-20MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Tuesday, June 20, 1978 Mayor Shenkman called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 4:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: MacAllister, Bailey, Siebert, Shenkman (Mandic arrived at 5:30 P.M.) Absent: Pattinson, Thomas ADMINISTRATION - BUDGET PRESENTATION The City Administrator presented a re -cap of the budget presentation made to Council on June 16. The relationship of the City Administrator's office to all City departments and City functions was discussed. Councilman MacAllister stated that he believed the office of Economic Develop- ment was very important to the City. He commented on the possibility of charging the public for such extensive printing items as budgets. Mayor Shenkman stated that he did not believe the administrative staff was being used to its potential. He stated that the number of staff was not excessive as he believed the number would be doubled in private enterprise. The Civil Defense Director presented an overview of the operation of his department. He explained that if the secretarial position were deleted it would reduce the effectiveness of his office and would result in his inability to do field work, such as school instruction, etc. Discussion was held regarding the function of the Office of Economic Develop- ment. A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by MacAllister to authorize the City .Administrator to pursue the contracting of a qualified person to handle the economic development in the City. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas J ' PLANNING DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATI0N The Planning Director presented his department's programs and functions. Several viewgraphs were shown relative to the Current Planning Division, Land Use Division, Advanced Planning Division and the Secretarial Division. He then reviewed the proposed reduction for fiscal year 1978-79 stating that the major reductions would be in Advanced Planning. A viewgraph showing the rationale and impacts of the recommended budget was presented together with a detailed chart of the existing and proposed application fees. 1119 Page #2 Council Minutes - 6/20/78 RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of the Council at 7:00 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 8:10 P.M. by the Mayor with Councilman Siebert recorded absent. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET PRESENTATION The Director of Building and Community Development explained the obligations, duties and functions of his department, and reviewed the organizational chart. Discussion was held regarding the feasibility of raising fees. COUNCILMAN SIEBERT RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:40 P.M. FINANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATION r The Finance Director presented a review of the operation of his department and spoke regarding the economic factors affecting the City. The C.E.T.A. Program, as it affects the Finance Department was discussed, as well as the data processing operation. The feasibility of raising the business license fee was discussed by the Council and Finance Director. r . PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - BUDGET PRESENTATION The Personnel Director presented his departments proposed budget. He reviewed the unemployment insurance program, the Police and Fire Department Validation Study and the City's Affirmative Action Progrm. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK - BUDGET PRESENTATION The City Clerk presented her department's proposed budget and outlined the activi- ties and duties required by her office, pursuant to the City Charter and State enacted legislation. ✓ OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER - BUDGET PRESENTATION The City Treasurer presented a chart entitled the Analysis of Reductions from Service Level to Jarvis Level. The animal licensing program was discussed. He then reviewed the Risk Man4w* nt Program. HAMILTON PARCEL ACQUISITION HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK The City Administrator presented a communication from the Director of Recreation, Parks and Human Services informing Council of a request from the State that the City amend its grant request relative to the acquisition of the Hamilton Parcel in Huntington Central Park. On motion by MacAllister, second Siebert, Council authorized the City Adminis- trator,to execute the amended SB-174 grant, which changes the requested grant amount from $54,375 to $81,257 and total estimated project cost from $72,500 to $108,343 and return same to the State Department of Parks and Recreation no later than June 26, 1978. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas Page #3 - Council Minutes - b/zu//b FINDINGS OF FACT CONCLUSIONS OF LAW & DECISION - CLOCEAjSEIU_LOCAL 690 The City Adminstrator informed Council that they had been provided with a document entitled Findings of Fact, Conclusions .of Law and Decision in the matter of the appeal of CLOCEA/SEIU Local 690 AFL-CIO petition for modifi- cation of unit on which action was taken by Council on June 5, 1978 to deny said appeal. On motion by Bailey, seconded MacAllister Council adopted the Finding of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision in the matter of CLOCEA/SEIU Local 690 AFL-CIO petition for modification of unit. Motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Thomas I/ POLICE DEPARTMENT - CONTINUANCE OF BUDGET PRESENTATION The Police Management Audit was discussed and the possibility of utilizing the recommendation therein. The Police Chief presented a viewgraph showing statistics relative to calls for service. He displayed charts showing the loss of personal property to citizens stating that his department is quite efficient in the return of property compared to other cities. The drastic service reductions which would occur under a Jarvis budget was reported on. The helicopter program and its effectiveness was discussed. Mayor Shenkman stated that information would be provided by Administration relative to funding levels and priorities in increments of 85-90-95 percent. Fees for industrial and commercial users were stated as a possibility for added revenue. A salary comparison with the private sector and other cities was requested. The Mayor announced that a public hearing on the budget was scheduled for Monday, June 26, 1978. Councilman Siebert requested that Department Heads inform Council when their budget becomes out of line with that first presented to Council so that Council may be aware. He stated that he did not favor wage reductions but that he did favor a wage freeze and a study of the adminstrative organiza- tion of departments. ADJOURNMENT On motion by MacAllister, second Mandic the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the Ciy of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, June 26, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. M tion carried unanimously. JT_T EST City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Hun gton Beach, California Mayor 1. 21