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Home My WebLink About1979-06-12MINUTES Room B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Tuesday, June 12, 1979 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City `Clerk. Mayor MacAllister called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington'Beach to order at 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley Mandic (arrived 7:29 P.M.) Absent:. Thomas FY 1979-80 BUDGET - DEPARTMENTAL PRESENTATIONS The City Administrator informed Council that Tom Moseley, Administrative Assistant, would provide information to Council regarding suggested sources of revenue as a follow-up to.Council's direction to re-evaluate the budget to strive for a maxi- mum of a 34.9 million figure and hopefully something less than that. He stated that Rich Barnard, Administrative Assistant, would make a presentation on capital improvement and revenue sharing with direction requested as to whether Council desires to continue to fund capital outlay out of revenue sharing. A budget pre- sentation by departments would then follow, Mr. Moseley presented a viewgraph showing sources of funds which could be used for General Revenue purposes and presented potential areas for increases such as build- ing permits, plan checks, various planning fees and community center rentals which would total $333,380. Councilman Pattinson mentioned that some other cities are cutting down on plan checks, if plans have been approved by a certified engineer. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of increasing fees for the rental of portions of municipal buildings. Mr. Barnard reviewed the capital equipment needs of city departments - replacement capital $1,106,46.4, new capital $829,710 and capital improvements $4,410,702 for a total of $6,346,876. He reported on the anticipated 1979-80 estimated Mvf Sharing Fune. eral Revenue Sharing Funds - Separate Account Approve On motion by Yoder, second.Pattinson, Council directed that General Revenue Sharing funds for capital outlay be placed in a separate account. Motion carried unanimously. The.City Administrator reviewed the proposed budget stating that the recommended budget was approximately $34,859,922 with a reduction in approximately 76 positions; some of which are already vacant. Mr. Moseley, Administrative Assistant, displayed a viewgraph showing the budgets. of the City departments for FY 1978-79, the Continuation Funding/Position Level for this year and the City Administrator's recom*nded Continuation funding/Position Level . 192 Page 2 - Council Minutes - 6112179 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE The City Clerk stated that the increase in her budget over last year's budget was because 1979-80 wa_ an election year budget. She informed Council that the City of Huntington Beach is the only City in the County which prints its own election indices and mailing labels, which has resulted in a savings for the City as County. services for these items are very costly. Discussion was held between the Council and City Clerk regarding the probable costs for a special election, should one be called during the next fiscal year. She informed Council that Special Elections are from the General Funds as they cannot be anticipated in advance. The Mayor stated that straw votes would be taken by Council following each presenta- tion. Councilman Mandic arrived at the Council meeting at 7:29 P.M. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Finley, to approve the City Clerk's budget in the amount of $172,692. The motion carried by the following straw vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: None ABSTAIN: Mandic ABSENT: Thomas PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE The Personnel Director spoke regarding his department's proposed budget. He informed Council of the savings to the City as a result of the City funding of the Workers' Compensation Fund. He stated that the City is in the process of attempting to establish a similar fund for City employee medical.insurance. Discussion was held between the Council and the Personnel Director regarding the cost of pre -employment physicals. On motion.by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council approved a budget in the Personnel Department in the amount of $220,600 by the following straw vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Yoder, Finley NOES: Bailey ABSENT: Thomas FINANCE DEPARTMENT - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE The Finance Director reported on the possibility of increasing business license revenues. Following discussion. a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Pattinson to approve the Finance Department budget in the amount of $412,506. The motion carried by unanimous straw vote. . CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE - BUDGET APPROVED - STRU VOTE The City Treasurer reported on his proposed budget. He stated that he had just recently consolidated the various City insurance policies into two policies.and that the new appraised value is now covered. Discussion was held regarding the Risk Management portion of his budget and the funds which could be transferred .from his department to the City Attorney's office if the City Attorney's office assumed responsibilities .for tort cases. 19 1 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 6/12/79 A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Yoder, to approve the City Treasurer's budget in the amount of ¢998,157. The motion carried by unanimous straw vote. yea OFFICE OF THE CITY P TORNEY - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE The City Attorney reported on her department's proposed budget. She presented reasons why the proposed budget cutbacks would detrimentally affect many facets of her depart- ment. Discussion was held regarding the City Attorney's office assuming' tort cases for the City. On motion by Pattinson, second Mandic, Council approved the City Attorney's budget in the amount of $347,098 with the stipulation that a staff attorney handle the tort cases. The motion carried by the following straw vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Bailey, Finley ABSENT: Thomas FIRE DEPARTMENT - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE Fire Chief Picard presented his proposed budget, detailing services which would. be provided. On motion by Pattinson, second Bailey, Council approved the Fire Department budget in the amount of $5,793,289 with the stipulation that the City receives LEAA (Law Enforcement Assistance Administration) credit of $60,133. The motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATION - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE The City Administrator presented the proposed budget for his department. Mayor MacAllister stated that he believed the position of Economic Development Officer was needed and if properly utilized, could bring in revenue to the City. Councilman Mandic suggested that the position be established through outside contract with a percentage of the business he brings to the City added to the person's base salary. Discussion was held regarding the position of Internal Auditor. A motion was made by Pattinson, second Yoder, to continue consideration of the Administration boidget to an -adjourned regular meeting to be called for June 20, 1979. The motion carried unanimously. NON -DEPARTMENTAL - °UDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE A motion was made by Pattinson, second Yoder, to approve the Non -Departmental Budget in the amount of $3,808,330. The motion carried unanimously. CIVIC PROMOTIONS - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the funds allocated for the Allied Arts Board. 194 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 6/12/79 A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, to approve the Civic Promotions budget in the amount of $17,300 which included $10,000 seed money designated to Allied Arts Board with th- understanding that it is to be self sufficient next year. The motion fail .�d by the following vote: AYES: MacAllister, Finley NOES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder ABSENT: Thomas On motion by Pattinson, second Yoder, Council approved the Civic Promotions budget in`the amount of $10,300 which included $3,000 seed money designated to the Allied Arts Board with the understanding that it is to be self-sufficient next year. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic, Bailey, Yoder NOES: MacAllister, Finley ABSENT: Thomas CITY EMPLOYEES PICNIC - MOTION TO APPROVE FAILS Councilman Mandic made a motion to allocate $1,500 for the City Employees' picnic. The motion died for lack of a second. CITY COUNCIL - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE The staff was directed to remove the retirement and unemployment compensation figures from the City Council budget if they prove to be inappropriate. On motion by Pattinson, second Bailey, Council approved the City -Council budget in the amount of $62,910. The motion carried by the following straw vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Mandic ABSENT: Thomas OUTSIDE LABOR NEGOTIATOR Mayor MacAllister announced that Councilman Yoder, the City Administrator and a representative of the Personnel Department, would meet to conduct interviews for an outside labor negotiator. COUNCIL LIAISON TO DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE _-_YOB ILEY Mayor MacAllister designated Councilwoman Bailey and Councilman Yoder to serve as Council 1$aison members to the Data Processing Committee. ADJOURNMENT Mayor MacAllister adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington:Beach adjourned to Friday, June 15, 1979 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber. ATTEST: I _ y Clerk city cierK ano ex-otticio uierK of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Mayor 1