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Council Chambers, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Wednesday, July 12, 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 Council to order
at 1:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Siebert, Shenkman
Mandic (arrived 1:15 P.M.)
Absent: None
FISCAL YEAR 1978-79 BUDGET
Councilmen Thomas and Pattinson announced that they had listened to the tape of
the public hearing on the City budget and were eligible to vote on matters pertain-
ing to same.
The City Administrator presented a summary of the budget process to date and the
departmental building blocks approved by Council. He reviewed the number of
employee lay-offs which would be required under the 27 million dollar Jarvis
budget and under the Jarvis budget + building blocks - ($31,700,000). He reviewed
revenue sources expected from the Natural Resources Production Ordinance and
Community Enrichment Fee Ordinance. He stated that at this time Council could
consider those user fees which could be imposed to make up deficits as well as
other areas Council may wish to consider. The City Administrator stated that
the staff would return to Council with recommendations for restructuring, re-
organizating and eliminating Duplication.
The City Administrator reviewed viewgraphs showing proposed personnel loss in each
department according to the building blocks which had been presented.
The school crossing guard program was discussed.
A summary of each department's budget building block levels was presented by the
City Administrator.
The Mayor stated that he believed the Council should consider using State funds to
beef.up the Capitol Improvement Fund. Discussion was held as to where the funds
which will be derived from the City's recently enacted legislation would be placed.
Proposed fees for Fire Department services were discussed, including the feasibility
of a paramedic fee on a voluntary basis, as the City Attorney had determined that
an involuntary fee would be considered a tax. Discussion was held between the
Council and the Fire Chief.
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Proceeding with the Consumer Fraud Program in the Police Department was discussed
and the proposed revenues which the City could anticipate.
The Fire Chief strongly recommended that parking be banned on Pacific Coast Highway
due to problems incurred in response at this location. The Harbors and Beaches
director stated his recommendation that the beach camper parking fees be increased
to derive $10,000 additional revenue.
The sewer use charge by flat rate was discussed by the Council and Director of Public
Works. A summary of possible new increased revenue sources relative to the Department
of Public Works, Recreation and Parks Department and Library Department was displayed
on a viewgraph.
ORD NO 2298 - NATURAL RESOURCES PRODUCTION FEE - TO BE AMENDED
The revenue to be derived from the recently enacted oil tax was discussed.
Direction was given to staff to meet with Councilman Thomas and the City Attorney to
prepare amendments to Ordinance No. 2298 so that the charge would be on a comparative
basis.
CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT
The possibility of instituting a program for code enforcement similar to that of the
City of Santa Ana was discussed. ]
WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET - EXPANSION AT FACILITY
The Director of Public Works reported that the City had been unable to purchase the
property located at the southwest corner of Garfield Avenge and Huntington Street
for water department expansion and requested an adjustment in the budget to cover
this matter. He stated the appraisal which was acceptable to the landowner was
$587,000 rather than $440,000 which appears in the Jarvis budget.
Following discussion, on motion by Pattinson, seconded Thomas, Council directed
that funds remain available for purchase of property ,'or expansion of the water
facility but that no action be taken and that staff cue directed to pursue other
alternatives. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
GENERAL REVENUE SHARING
A motion was made by Bailey, second MacAllister, to appropriate the amount o-�
$97,833 from the General Fund for the Human Services Program presently funded by the
County should the County choose not to fund the program this year; also to appropri-
ate $1,033,000 from General Revenue Sharing Funds for General Fund use. The motion
carried by the following roil call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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DEPARTMENTAL BUILDING BLOCKS
Fire Department Fees
On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council approved the Fire Department
fees in the amount of $261,400. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MAYOR SHENKMAN LEFT THE ROOM
Police Department Fees
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council approved Police Department
fees in the amount of $133,045. The motion carried by the following roll tail
vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shenkman
Harbors and Beaches Department
On motion by MacAllister, second by Siebert, Council approved Harbors and
Beaches Department fees in the amount of $135,000, The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shenkman
Building Department
On motion by Siebert, second PacAllister, Council approved Building Department
fees in the amount of $131,500. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shenkman
Administration f
On motion by MacAllister, second Bailey, Council approved Administrative related
fees in the amount of $8,000. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shenkman
MAYOR SHENKMAN RESUMED THE CHAIR
COUNCILMAN PATTINSON LEFT THE ROOM '�_[
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Planning Department
On motion by Bailey, second MacAllister, Council approved Planning Department fees
in the amount of $213,000, The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pattinson
COUNCILMAN PATTINSON RESUMED HIS SEAT
Department of Public Works
On motion by MacAllister, second Siebert, Council approved the Department of Public
Works fees in the amount of $828,700, excluding the charge back to Park Acquisition
and Development Fund of $20,000. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Pattinson, second MacAllister, to put in the charge back
to Park Acquisition and Development Fund - Water Fund and Gas Tax. The motion
failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: Bailey, Thomas
ABSENT: None
On motion by MacAllister, second Bailey, Council approved fees in the amount of
$178,980, excluding room rental and campground fees. Motion carried by the
following roil call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: None
ABSENT None
A motion was made by MacAllister, second Shenkman, to ap,?rove fees for park building
rentals and campground fees.
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister,Council tabled the matter of park
building rental tees and campground fees. Motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: Thomas
ABSENT: None J J
CERTIFICATION TO COUNTY OF VOTER APPROVED BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
The Finance Director addressed Council relative to aspects of the Jarvis Amendment
as it relates to Municipal Bonds, Retirement System, etc; that if Council determins
that it
s� is a voter approved indebtedness pursuant to the 1966 City Charter as well
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as the City Charter recently voted upon on April ll, 1978, it will be
refundable by the County to the City.
On motion by MacAllister,�second Shenkman, Council authorized the City Treasurer
to certify that the retirement systems costs are voter approved indebtedness
in the City Council's opinion. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: Thomas
ABSENT: None ,
CITY RESERVE FUND/CONTINGENCY FUND
Mayor Shenkman requested information as to the desired amount of funds to have
in the City's Reserve Fund and Contingency Fund in relation to requirements
set down by recently enacted legislation.
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND
Councilman MacAllister stressed the need to set aside funds for equipment replacement,
LIBRARY CARD FEE
A motion was made by Siebert, second Thomas, to charge a $5.annuaI library card
fee per family. The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: Mandic, Bailey
ABSENT: Bone
LIBRARY SUBSIDY
.A motion was made by MacAllister, second Pattinson, that the $500,000 subsidy for
the Library not be provided from the General Fund but that it be funded totally
from property taxes and the Community Enrichment Fund. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FIRE DEPARTMENT - BUILDING BLOCK #4
A motion was made by Pattinson, second MacAllister, to bring the'Fire Department
back up to Continuation Funding - Building Block 04. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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POLICE DEPARTMENT - BUILDING BLOCK #5
A motion was made by Pattinson, second MacAllister, to approve the Police Depart-
ment at Continuation Level - Building Block #5. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: Thomas
ABSENT: None
Discussion was held by Council regarding the Police Department Pistol Range.
HARBORS & BEACHES DEPARTMENT - BUILDING BLOCK #4
On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council approved the Harbor and
Beaches Department - Building Block #4. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: Bailey
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - BUILDING BLOCK #4
On motion by Pattinson, second Thomas, Council approved Building Block # 5-
Department of Public Works. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Siebert, MacAllister, Thomas, Pattinson
NOES: Bailey, Mandic, Shenkman
ABSENT: None
Following discussion, a motion was made by Siebert, second MacAllister, to recon-
sider the previous motion approving Building Blocks #5. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Siebert, second Shenkman, to approve Building Block #4 -
Department of Public Works. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: Bailey
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATION f
The City Administrator presented a review of the CETA Program - Building Blocks
#1 and #2.
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Thomas, to approve Building Block #1 - (CETA
Program - $91,000).
Following discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
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REFUND OF REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUNDS
A motion was made by Pattinson, second Bailey, that the monies from the Real
Estate Transfer Tax which had been held by the City during litigation pro-
ceedings, be refunded through a reduced property tax rate in August, 1978.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote.
AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR POSITION
The City Treasurer addressed Council regarding the reason why he believed the
position of Contracts Administrator should be retained and that Risk Management
Funds could be used to fund the position. Discussion was held between the
Council, City Treasurer and the City Attorney on the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City of Huntington
Beach to Monday, July 17, 1978 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
ATTEST:
ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, City Clr.^k
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Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk and ex-o zcio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
BY_Z�� 49a4md
Mayor
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