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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.
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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.
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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.
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