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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-20MINUTES Room B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Wednesday, June 20, 1979 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor MacAllister called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present:: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley Absent: None EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED The Mayor called an Executive Session of Council to discuss litigation and personnel matters. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of the Council. Council was later reconvened by the Mayor. MITCHELL2 SILB£RBERG & KNUPP - LABOR RELATIONS COUNSEL - EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT - ARPR VED A motion Was made by Yoder, seconded by Pattinson, that the labor relations counsel contract between the City and Mitchell, Silberberg and Knupp be extended for one year. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, MacAllister, Yoder NOES: Man.dic, Bailey, Finley ABSENT: None FISCAL YEAR 1979--80 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS Tom Moseley, Administrative Assistant, addressed Council regarding the proposed budget and the re -work on the benefits which had reduced the total budget figure since its last presentation to Council. He informed Council that the possibility of a $400,000 reduction related to- Worker's Compensation would be presented for Council's consideration. He reported on the department budgets which had been tentatively approved by Council on June 11, 1979. He stated that the continuation of the budget for Administration would be presented at this time as well as the remainder. of the department budgets. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE The Library:Director gave a' -Aide presentation.of his department's proposed budget. He -spoke regarding the library's relationship with Coastline Community College. He reviewed the functions of the annexes. The manner in which the budget shortages would be alleviated were presented by the City Librarian. On motion by Pattinson, second by Yoder, Council approved the Library Department budget in .the amount of $1,094,623. The motion carried unanimously. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 6/20/19 The City Librarian spoke regarding the need to allocate at least a budget in an .;amount of not less than $TO,000 for the Allied Arts Board. The Mayor stated that it would be considered later in the budget deliberations. HARBORS BEACHES RECREATIONO PARKS & HUMAN SERVICES - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE The Director of Harbors, Beaches, Recreation, Parks & Human Services reported that in the past cuts had been made in building and vehicle maintenance and that this should no longer be the case. He spoke regarding the innovative procedures which are being planned by the department. He stated that decisions must be made relative to the General Plan - Open Space Element and the City's ability to fund the parks which are planned. Viewgraphs were shown which detailed his department's finances. He reported on the three year plan of the department to make programs pay for them- selves and to include a way to subsidize the fees of persons who are unable to afford the programs. He presented a Parks Analysis Summary showing a breakdown of costs of parks. The Finance Director presented a financial projection of the City. Discussion was held between the Council and the Director of Harbors, Beaches Recreation and Parks regarding -the proposed budget. On motion by Pattinson, second Yoder, Council approved a budget for the Department of Harbors, Beaches, Recreation, Parks and Human_ Services in the amount of $2,896,578.70. The motion carried unanimously. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9:10 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 P.M. by the Mayor. DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (PLANNING/BUILDING) - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE � --- The Acting Planning. Director presented his department's proposed budget. The Act- ing Building Director presented the Plan Review and Inspection portion of Develop- ment Services. The Acting Planning Director reviewed various mandated functions and major projects. He then reviewed existing and proposed application fees. On motion by Bailey, second Mandic, Council approved the Department of Development Services budget in the amount of $1,496,260. Motion carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT OF.PUBLIC WORKS - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE The Director of Public Works reviewed his department's proposed budget. He spoke regarding the effect of the CETA program on his department and spoke regarding the effects of the proposed cutbacks. The Shamel Ash tree removal program was discussed. The planned reduction in the tree trimming operations was reported on by Daryl Smith, Tree Department Supervisor. The Director of Public Works reported that City code allowing landscaping between the walls of tracts and the sidewalks may have to be changed due to the maintenance factor. On motion by Pattinson, second Bailey, Council approved the budget of the Public Works Department in the amount of $4,711,769. Motion carried unanimously. �1� Page #3 - Council Minutes - 6/20/79 POLICE DEPARTMENT - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE The Police Chief reported on his proposed budget. He stated his concern regarding the incidence of traffic accidents and the need for more officers in this regard. He reported on the low amount of officers per population and decreased response time. Captain Burkenfield reported on the patrol services and the training bureau. Captain Payne reported on the effect of the proposed loss of personnel from the Investigative Division. Chief Robitaille reported on the Uniform Division stating that it could no longer be reduced. The impact on the Police Department of the Jarvis -Gann Initiative if passed, was discussed. A,motion was made by Yoder, second Pattinson, to approve the Police Department budget in the amount of $10,725,362 (Continuation Funding). The motion carried unanimously. ADMINSITRATION - BUDGET APPROVED - STRAW VOTE The City Administrator continued the presentation of his department's budget which had been discussed at the June 12, 1979 meeting. A motion was made by Pattinson, second Bailey, to approve the Administration budget in the amount of $1,046,000 deleting (Item #115 Internal Auditor and Item #116 Economic Development Officer) and adding (Item #203 Public Information Office Level 2). The motion carried by the following straw vote: AYES: Pattinson, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Thomas, Mandic ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to Saturday, June 23, 1979 at 8:00 A.M. in Room B-8, Civic Center for the purpose of conducting a Council/Staff R reat. City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: OF zz;;!, e . r_ . 1 6 City Clerk . ',, ,..'- 21,14