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Home My WebLink About1978-08-28MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, August 28, 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 of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman Absent: None 1978-79 CITY BUDGET The City Administrator presented a review of the proposed budget. Councilman MacAllister stated that he believed there was a need for a larger Contingency Fund. The City Administrator reported on the budget figures for the crossing guards. Discussion was held regarding the Police Department budget. The matter of layoffs was discussed by Council and staff. Following discussion it was de- termined that no layoffs would be necessary unless an employee did not qualify for transfer to another position or if the position is not deemed critical; and that positions would be studied on an individual basis during the fiscal year. The Fire Chief reported on his department's budget as it affects his.overtime account which is being drawn upon due to vacations and sick leave. The Director of Public Works stated that with the number of personnel who have left his department, there would be no layoffs in his department, however, the level of service would be below that of last year. FEES FOR PARAMEDIC SERVICES - DISAPPROVED A motion was madam 1,y Mandic., sc:-�:onded by Bailey that Council not consider the charge of a fee for y)aramedic services. Following discussion the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert NOES: Thomas, MacAllister, ABSENT: None COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT LIBRARY FEE - MOTION TO REPEAL FAILED Discussion was held regarding the matter of repealing the Community Enrichment Library Fee enacted June 29, 1978. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Thomas, that the Community Enrichment Library Fee be repealed. Following discussion, the motion failed to pass by the following vote: Page #2 - Council Minutes -- 8/28/78 AYES: Pattinson, Thomas NOES: MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO 4663 - ADOPTED -- FISCAL YEAR 197E-79 BUDGET A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded Mandic, that a Fiscal Year 1978-79 budget of $31,399,765 be adopted. Discussion was held regarding various aspects of the budget including the status of the Contracts Administrator, City pay increases and oil code :enforcement. The motion carried by the following vote: AMPS: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: None The Clerk was directed to give Resolution No. 4663 a reading by title - "A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1978-1979." On motion by Pattinson, second -MacAllister, Council waived further reading and adopted Resolution No. 4663, by the following roll call vote: AXES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: None RECESS -- RECONVENE Mayor Shenkman declared a recess of the Council at 8:30 P.M. The Council reconvened at 8:40 P.M. HIRING & LAYOFF FREEZE RESCINDED On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council rescinded the hiring and layoff freeze by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT LIBRARY FEE A motion was made by Siebert, second Pattinson, that the Community Library Enrichment Fee be lowered from 15 cents to 5 cents per square foot. A motion was made by Siebert, seconded by Pattinson, to amend said motion by directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to allow review and reassessment and to include a refund of monies, above the 5 cent figure, paid to date. The motion, as amended, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Siebert NOES: Thomas, Mandic, Shenkman ABSENT: None X'60 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 8/28/78 PARAMEDIC FEE Councilman Pattinson clarified the matter of charging for paramedic services stating that it is not considered a tax if voluntarily paid. MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE HANDICAPPED - ALLOCATION Councilwoman Bailey brought Council's attention to a request from the Mayor's Advisory Committeee on the Handicapped that $240 be provided for an interpreter for the deaf for their committee meetings. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by MacAllister that $240 be allocated to the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Handicapped for an interpreter for the deaf for their committee meetings. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: None ABSENT: None COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Councilman Thomas inquired if the City Council could take steps to conclude their meetings at 10:30 P.M., and then meet on Tuesdays thus moving the Planning Commission meetings to Wednesday. Mayor Shenkman stated that he had scheduled a meeting with the City Administrator relative to the scheduling of Council meetings. HUNTINGTCN HARBOUR YACHT CLUB PUBLIC DOCK Councilwoman Bailey stated that it had come to her attention that the public dock at the Warner Avenue Yacht Club was not yet open, Following discussion, the director of Harbors, Beaches _ and Development stated that he would prepare a report on the matter. Erich Matthews, Administrative Assistant, stated the possibility of deriving the necessary funds for the dock from the Revenue Sharing monies. CITY COUNCIL BUDGET Councilman Pattinson requested he City Administrator to look into the matter of monies to attend conferences as there is not presently a budget for such items. Councilman Shenkman requested Councilman Pattinson and Councilwoman Bailey to meet with the City Administrator regarding attendance at conferences. He also stated that Councilman Siebert had requested a report as it relates to policies, expenses and procedures. Councilman Pattinson stressed the need, particularly in light of Proposition 13, for discovering new ways of doing things and obtaining all available input. He stated an example whereby during the recent League meeting in San Francisco, the feasibility of offering fire insurance at a much reduced rate was discussed, which would effect a savings to the citizens. He requested that Council reconsider and retain membership in the National League of Cities. Page #4 - Council Minutes - 8/28/78 EXPENDITURE CF STATE MONIES AUTHORIZED Following discussion, a motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Mandic, that the City use all State Funds to finance the 1978-79 City Eudget. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Mandic, Siebert, Shenkman NOES: Thomas ABSENT: None ENiTERTAINMENT FUND Councilman MacAllister stated the need to establish a fund for entertaining guests in our City, such as the Minister of State from Ireland who is presently visiting our City. CITY EMPLOYEES COMMENDED Councilwoman Bailey and Councilman Pattinson expressed their appreciation to City employees for their cooperation during the difficult budget process. EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Shenkman called a recess of the City to discuss litigation and personnel matters. RECESS - RECONVENE Mayor Shenkman called a recess of the Council at 9:10 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:40 P.M. ADJOURNMENT.' On motion by Shenkman, second MacAllister, the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Tuesday, September 5, 1978, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. Motion carried unanimously. ,ATTEST: - City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Mayor 1