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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-11-24MINUTES Council Chambers, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, November 24, 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 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Finley, Bailey, Mandic, Kelly Thomas - (arrived 7:29 P.M.) - MacAllister - (arrived 7:22.P.M.) Absent: None CALIFORNIA HOUSING BOND CREDIT COMMITTEE/CONSIDERATION OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS The Acting City Administrator reported on the California Housing Bond Credit Committee's denial of the City's application for a $30,000,000 authorization for. tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds. He stated that the denial was without prejudice and that the committee was planning to reconsider it on December 2, 1980. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS - POLICY The Acting City Administrator stated of the recommendation of the Development serv- ices Director that prior to holding a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment, that the City Council and the Planning Commission hold a joint study session to re- view the amendment. He stated that this would clarify major issues involved in General Plan Amendments. GULF OIL PIPELINE FRANCHISE The Acting City Administrator informed Council that he had provided them with a letter dated November 24, 1980 from Gulf Oil Company relative to their pipeline franchise with the city. Discussion was held regarding the deliberations of the Council appointed committee which studied this matter:. He stated that representatives of Gulf Oil were present at the meeting to answer any questions Council may have. A motion wa$ made by Pattinson, seconded by Mandic, to authorize the City Attorney"s Office to take whatever legal action necessary in this case including looking into the possible hiring of outside attorneys to assist. Councilman MacAllister arrived at the meeting. Mayor Bailey suggested that an Executive Session be held prior to voting on the motion. Councilman Kelly gave reasons why he favored the motion. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 11/24/80 A vote was taken and the motion carried as follows: AYES: Pattinson, Finley, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly NOES: Bailey ABSENT: Thomas Councilman Thomas arrived at the meeting. Status of City Operating Fund Dan Villella, Assistant Finance Director, reported on the status of the City Operating Fund. He stated that Council had been provided with a report and graphs detailing the presentation to be made by staff. He presented a review of the City's revenue, expenditures and source and application of funds. Future of City Operating Fund The Acting City Administrator reported on the future of the City Operating Funds citing the effects of Proposition 13 and Proposition 4. He spoke regarding the need to plan for street, sewer and drainage system maintenance or replacement and the park system. Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding the establishment of a replacement fund. The Acting City Administrator reviewed the Development of the Balance of the City - General Plan, Levels of Service Offered, City's Goals and Objectives, Operational Funding Philosophy, Productivity Level and Cost of Future Personnel Service Negotiations. Councilman MacAllister spoke regarding the need for planning ahead, working as a team, and establishing a multi -year budget. Councilman Pattinson stated that he believed a program was needed to inform the citizens of the financial outlook of the City. He commented on the small amount of tax money the City received in comparison to the scope of services provided by the City. Councilman Kelly spoke regarding the need to inform the public of the situation. Councilwoman Finley stated that she believes the public needs to be given confidence in the informa- tion provided relative to the City's financial status. Mayor Bailey stated that she would like to see the City reach out to other agencies in an effort to con- solidate services utilizing facilities jointly. Councilman Pattinson stated that the public should be informed of many of the cost -savings measures estab- lished by the City, such as the Fire Department Net 6 Program. He believed that the information program to the public should begin now. Councilman Mandic stressed the need for savings in city government. Feasibility of Contractinq Out Services To Be Investiqated On motion by Mandic, second Pattinson, Council directed staff to initiate a pilot project of investigating the feasibility of contracting out certain city functions. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman MacAllister spoke regarding the Public Cable Television Project, stat- ing that approximately $750,000 will be available in five years. He stated that these funds must be utilized very carefully. Councilman.Kelly spoke regarding the portion of the report relative to City Goals and Objectives, and commented on the City's 1979 Goals and Objectives relative to provision of public safety,. Page #3 - Council Minutes - 11/24/80 recreational facilities or public works facilities unless funding is guaranteed for operation and maintenance. Departmental Requests for Budget Revisions The Assistant Finance Director reviewed the requests for budget revisions sub- mitted by various departments and considerable discussion was held between Council and staff. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9:35 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:40 P.M. Permanent Neighborhood Watch Coordinator - Approved On motion by MacAllister, second Bailey, Council approved funding of $8,643 for a Permanent Neighborhood Watch Coordinator; said funds to come from the salary surplus due to vacancies. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Permanent Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic -Approved On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council approved funding of $11,872 for the Permanent Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Forms Burster and Forms Trimmer/Imprinter - Data Processing --App roved On motion by Pattinson, second Kelly, Council approved funding of $7,500 for the purchase of a Forms Burster and Forms Trimmer/Imprinter, a large portion of the funding to come from the Water Derpartment Fund. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Public Works Survey Truck Body and lz Ton Cab and Chassis - Approved On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council approved funding of $7,000 to augment -an existing budgeted amount of $9,000 for the purchase of a Survey Truck Body,and a. 12 Ton Cab and Chassis for the Public Works Department. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Lambert Park - Tree Topping and Debris Removal - ARproved - Direction Given Re: Status of Property Considerable discussion was held regarding the request for tree topping and debris removal at Lambert Park. A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Mandic, to refer the tree topping and debris removal at Lambert Park to the Community Services Commission for recommen- dation. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Pattinson, Mandic NOES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Kelly ABSENT: None ` ""Q Page #4 - Council Minutes - 11/24/80 On motion by Thomas, second Finley, Council approved funding of $9,000 for tree topping of the eucapyptus grove and debris removal at Lambert Park. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Discussion was held and the Deputy City Attorney reported on the liability factors of allowing the trees to remain untopped. He also spoke rege-ding the matter of returning the park property to the adjacent homeowners. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by MacAllister that staff look into the appropriateness of returning the property to the adjacent homeowners association and the legal ramifications in doing same. Following discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn. Community Clinic Relocation to Parks Maintenance Yard and Necessary Improvements Discussion was held regarding the request to consolidate the personnel and equip- ment of the park, tree and landscape division at the Park Maintenance Yard by moving the Community Clinic building to that location.and making other necessary improvements. To finance the project, it was proposed to move the existing tree storage area from the City Yard to the Park Maintenance Yard and sell the two residential lots on which the tree storage area is located. A motion was made by MacAllister to declare surplus the two lots on Ford.Drive on which the tree storage area is located. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion was held by Council and staff. On motion by Mandic second MacAllister, Council directed staff to prepare backup information on matter of the relocation of the Community Clinic to the Parks Main- tenance Yard and other necessary improvements to the adjourned regular meeting of December 8, 1980. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly NOES: Thomas ABSENT: None HUNTINGTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL BAND - MACY'S PARADE Councilman MacAllister reminded Council of the send-off for Huntington Beach High School Band on their trip to the Macy's Parade in New York City. MAORI CONCERT Councilman MacAllister brought Council's by St. Stephens School, Bombay, Auckland, Golden West College on December b, 1980. attention to the Maori Concert presented New Zealand, which is. to be held at Page #5 - Council Minutes - 11/24/80 ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. ATTEST: r J City C erk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California NO