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Civic Center, Room B-8
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, April 28, 1980
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office
Mayor Bailey called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Kelly, Mandic
Absent: Thomas, MacAllister
Mayor Bailey clarified the purpose of the meeting and the procedure to be followed.
The City Administrator presented a brief State of the City message stating that
spending was presently below what had been anticipated and that there was a good
revenue picture.
He touched briefly on the anticipated impact of Jarvis II and concluded by stating
that the 1980-81 preliminary budget would be available April 30 to May 1st.
The City Administrator presented management activities regarding selective hiring,
the Multi -year Financial and Management Plan, the Capital Improvement Program and
the Team Management/Budget process. He urged Council to prioritize items on their
own merits irrespective of their present funding source.
The Finance Director presented a detailed revenue and expenditure analysis.
UTILITY TAX - STAFF TO BRING BACK REPORT
Discussion was held regarding the history of the Utility Tax and the possibility
of earmarking these funds for specific purposes.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Finley, to direct staff to bring back
to Council the possibility of earmarking funds received from the utility tax including
the pros and cons. The motion carried unanimously.
CAR ALLOWANCE - INCREASE GRANTED
The City Administrator presented recommended appropriation revisions and requested
that Council approve an increase in Department Head vehicle allowance to $175 per
month, and increase the mileage allowance to $.23 for employees, other than Depart-
ment Heads receiving a vehicle allowance, using private cars on City business.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Kelly, to
increase the vehicle allowance to $175 per month, and increase the mileage allow-
ance to $.23. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Kelly
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister
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GENERAL FUND TRANSFER - APPROVED
The City Administrator presented a summary of the General Fund and stated that
staff recommended approval of transfer of $117,249 to various departments which
would be within the previously recommended budget.
There was general discussion by Council regarding public information and "The Sands"
newspaper. Discussion was also held regarding the cost and method of processing
parking tickets.
On motion by Mandic, second Pattinson, Council approved the recommended revisions
to the General Fund in the amount of $117,249, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Kelly, Mandic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister
MEDICAL SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM - APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED
The City Administrator presented a proposed administrative revision regarding
the establishment of appropriation and revenue accounts for the Medical Self -Insurance
Program.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Pattinson, to esta-
blish appropriation and revenue accounts for the Medical Self -Insurance Program.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Kelly, Mandic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister
PROPOSED CAPITAL OUTLAY
The City Administrator presented background information regarding the proposed
Capital Outlay Authorizations.
Discussion was held regarding lighting on the pier and it was decided to hold
in abeyance expenditures on the project at this time.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Bailey, to
approve funding to Development Services in the amount of $1,165 to purchase file
and microfiche cabinets. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Kelly, Mandic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister
Following discussion, a motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Mandic, to approve
the proposed capital outlay authorizations in the amount of $191,525. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, Kelly, Mandic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Thomas, MacAllister
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BUDGET REVIEW SCHEDULED - 5/12/80
Mayor Bailey suggested a budget review be scheduled. Following discussion, the
meeting was set for May 12, 1980, with adoption of the budget scheduled for June.
Mayor Bailey asked Council to study the Orange County League Committee vacancies
prior to the May 5th meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Pattinson, second Mandic, the adjourned regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to 6:00 P.M., May 5, 1980.
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