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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, September 8, 1981
Mayor Finley called the Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach to order at 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: MacAllister, Pattinson, Finley, Mandic, Kelly
Absent: Thomas, Bailey
The Deputy City Clerk was directed to read the Call for Special Meeting.
CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING
OF
CITY COUNCIL
Ruth Finley, Mayor
Ron Pattinson, Mayor Pro-Tem
Ruth Bailey, Councilwoman
Jack Kelly, Councilman
Don MacAllister, Councilman
Bob Mandic, Councilman
John Thomas, Councilman
You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California, is called for and will be held in the Council
Chamber of the Civic Center, at the hour of 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 8,
1981, for the purpose of an Executive Session to consider personnel negotiations.
Dated: September 3, 1981
/s/ Ruth Finley
Mayor, City of Huntington Beach, Calif.
ATTEST:
ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, CITY CLERK
/s1 Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk��
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I hereby certify that I received the above notice, "Call for• Special Meeting
of the City Council," prior to 6:30 P.M., Monday, September 7, 1981.
Mayor /s/ Ruth Finley
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember /s/ Robert P. Mandic, Jr.
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Mayor called an Executive Session of Council to order at 6:30 P.M., to
discuss personnel and litigation matters.
RECESS - RECONVENE
The Mayor called a recess of Council at 6:30 P.M. The meeting was reconvened
at 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor delcared the Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Huntington
Beach adjourned.
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
By:
Deputy City Clerk
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
By
Deputy City Clerk
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Mayor
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MINUTES
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, September 8, 1981
A tape recording of this meeting is
on file in the City Clerk's Office
Mayor Finley called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M.
The Flag Ceremony was conducted by Girl Scout Troop 1748, Joanne Pegler, Leader.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Meredith Lloyd.
The Invocation was given by Shelly White.
ROLL CALL
Present: MacAllister, Thomas, Pattinson, Finley, Mandic, Kelly
Absent: Bailey
COMMENDATION - JIM BARNES - FRANK MOLA - EFFORTS REGARDING BOUCHER DUMP SITE
The Mayor presented a plaque to Jim Barnes from Development Services Department
for his.work in connection with the Boucher Dump Site excavation project.
PRESENTATION - JOAN DEN - VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER
Mayor Finley presented a plaque to Joan Den, Volunteer of the Month for September
for her many hours given to the Animal License Division and other departments of
the City.
PROCLAMATION - SEPTEMBER 13-20 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER WATCH
Mayor Finley presented a proclamation designating the week of September 13-20
as "Southern California Dater Watch" to Doyle Miller_, representative from the
Metropolitan Water District.
PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM OF ORANGE COUNTY
Tom Alison from the National Council on Alcoholism of Orange County presented
a copy of the actual first.day cover of one of the rare stamps dedicated to a
cause by the United States government to.the Mayor.
COMMUNICATION FROM J£RWEL ENTERPRISES
The Clerk presented a communication from Jerwel Enterprises, One Pacific Plaza,
requesting reconsideration of Council's decision to re -name Center Drive.
Jerry Kline stated that he represented Jewel Enterprises and gave background
information regarding the re -naming of Center Drive. He requested that Council
reconsider their action in re -naming the street.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Larry Recht stated that he was a merchant on Main Street and that he represented
the newly formed Merchant Guild. He stated that the Merchant Guild would be
advertising the downtown area.
Mike Rodgers spoke regarding crossing guards at Main and Florida Streets and
requested that Council give favorable consideration regarding the matter. He
informed Council that volunteers to serve as crossing guards would be available.
Esther Danielson presented a petition listing approximately fifty signatures of
residents on Main Street between 14th and Utica regarding various traffic prob-
lems on Main Street. She presented the petition to the Clerk.
Walter Richardson spoke on behalf of the petitioners regarding the traffic on
Main Street, particularly at Utica Avenue.
Paul Picard spoke regarding the traffic problem on Main Street, especially bus
and truck traffic. He requested that Council look into the matter and possibly
utilize some of the suggestions in the petition.
Jim Knowles stated his concern regarding the Huntington Shores Mobilehome Park.
He stated that he believed that he and the other mobilehome owners had not been
informed by the owners of the mobilehome park regarding the status of the park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The item pertaining to the Notice of Completion for Ellis Avenue sewer (CC-512)
was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration at the request
of Councilman Pattinson.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by MacAllister, second Thomas, the following items were approved, as
recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Pattinson, Finley, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bailey
MINUTES - Approved minutes of the adjourned regular meeting and regular meeting
of August 17, 1981, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
EXCESS WORKERS COMEPENSATION INSURANCE - Authorized the Administrative Services
Department to solicit bids for excess workers compensation insurance coverage.
YORKTOWN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-299 - Accepted work on
the Yorktown Avenue improvements between Main and De aware Streets completed by
McGrew Construction Company for a total cost of $914,465.74 and instructed the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
APPLICATION FOR SB 921 FUNDS - FY 1981-82 - Approved the submittal of an appli-
cation for SB 921 Funds for FY 1981=82 in the amount of $76,000 as submitted by
the Department of Public Works and Development Services Department — from Trans-
portation Act Funds for projects consistent with the General Plan and Master Plan
of Bikeways.
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TRACT 9617 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - SHAFFER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY- Accepted im-
provements dedicated for public use on property located on the north side of
Heil Avenue at Algonquin Street and authorized the release of the Faithful
Performance Bond, Monument Bond and instructed the City Clerk to notify the
developer and the Treasurer to notify the Bonding Company.
PARCEL MAP 81-560 - PRIM SHEA - Approved Final Parcel Map 81-560 pursuant to
the mandatory findings set forth by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on property
located on the north side of Williams, west of Beach Boulevard and instructed
the City Clerk to execute same and to release for processing by the County.
RESOLUTION NO 5034 - ADOPTED - OC ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM - "A RESO-
LUTI N OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH T TREQUALIFY FOR THE
ORANGE COUNTY ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM."
RESOLUTION NO 5035 - ADOPTED - TRAINING PROGRAM - PD/CALIF KWY PATROL - "A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AU HORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE TRAINING PROGRAM AGREEMENTS FOR
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HIGHWAY PATROL."
BICYCLE TRAIL BUDGET - GOTHARD/WARNER/ELLIS TRAIL - Appropriated $5,106.35 from
the Other Grant Fund to restore the project to the proper funding level.
RELEASE OF GUARANTEE & WARRANTY BOND - TRACT 9738 - BROADMOOR HOMES INC -
Authorized release of Guarantee & Warranty Bond #6319382 on property located
northeast of Pacific Coast Highway and Admiralty and instructed the City Clerk
to notify the developer and the Treasurer to notify the bonding company.
OIL WELL ABANDONMENT ON HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK PROPERTIES - Authorized staff
to advertise for bids to legally abandon five non -producing oil wells in Huntington
Central Park and to transfer necessary funds from the Park Acquisition and Develop-
ment Fund.
REPROGRAMMING OF OAKVIEW CLEANUP PROJECT TO LOCAL. OPTION FUNDS - Reprogrammed the
"Interim Assistance" Oakview Cleanup project from the Sixth Year HCD Program
($5,000) to the Seventh Year Local Option Fund (total $10,000).
RESOLUTION NO 5036 - ADOPTED - RE UEST US CONGRESS - LIMITATION LIABILITY ATTORNEY'S
FEES — CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND TITLE 42 UNITED
STATES CODE SECTIONS 1983, 1985 AND 1988 TO LIMIT THE LIABILITY.OF MUNICIPAL GOVERN-
MENTS AND TO LIMIT ATTORNEY'S FEES IN ACTIONS INVOLVING ALLEGED VIOLATIONS. OF
CIVIL RIGHTS."
UNIFIED ORANGE COUNTY/CITIES - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - Approved and
authorized execution of an agreement between the City and t e County of Orange
for the purpose of improving disaster coordination between all governmental agencies
within the County of Orange.
RESOLUTION NO 5037 - ADOPTED - APPROVING AMENDED SPECIFIC PLAN NO 73-1 - TAYLOR DRIVE -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AMENDED
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 73-1."
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ACCEPTANCE OF SEABRIDGE PARK - Accepted improvements at Seabridge Park with condi-
tions as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
ELLIS AVENUE SEWER NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CC-512 - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works regarding
the Ellis Avenue Sewer.
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council accepted work on the construc-
tion of the Ellis Avenue Sewer completed by Osborn Construction for a cost of
$116,357.66, approved contract change orders, instructed the City Clerk to file
a Notice of Completion and appropriated $25,000 to the project account from the
unappropriated sewer fund balance to cover the costs of the change order and
other miscellaneous costs. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
APPEAL TO DENIAL OF MASSAGE PERMIT - HEARING OFFICER APPOINTED - KEITH GOW.
The Clerk presented a transmittal of an appeal filed by Michael R.
Kirschbaum, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Luisa Elworthy, to the denial by the
City Administrator of a massage technician permit.
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council appointed hearing officer
Keith Gow to hold a hearing within sixty days, with the time certain to be fixed
in accordance with the hearing officer's schedule. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Pattinson, Finley, Kelly
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT: Bailey
APPEAL TO SUSPENSION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT - HEARING TO BE MELD 9/28/81
The Clerk presented a transmittal of an appeal filed by Marvin Greenspan, dba "Touch
of Class Massage" to the five-day suspension of his massage establishment permit.
Discussion was held regarding the matter.
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council set a hearing date of September
28, 1981 for Council to consider an appeal filed by Marvin Greenspan, dba "Touch
of Class Massage" to the five-day suspension of his massage establishment permit.
The motion.carried by the following roil call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Pattinson, Finley
NOES: Mandic, Kelly
ABSENT: Bailey
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER - AMENDMENT TO BE NEGOTIATED WITH WILLIAM LYON CO APPROVED
The City Administrator reported on the Senior Citizens Center.
A motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Thomas, to negotiate an amendment
and develop a lease agreement with William Lyon Company. The motion carried
unanimously.
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HCP - PRIORITIES SET - GENERAL CONCEPT APPROVED PENDING EIR/FINANCIAL REFINEMENTS.
The Director of Community Services presented a conceptual plan regarding Hunting-
ton Central Park.
Following extensive discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by
Pattinson, to approve priority uses in Huntington Central Park and the gesseral
concept as presented in the memorandum from the Director of Community Services
dated September 3, 1981, with the understanding that adjustments could be made
after Environmental Impact Reports have been received and directed staff to come
back with more refined figures. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Pattinson, Finley, Kelly
NOES: Mandic
ABSENT: Bailey
CLARIFICATION OF MOTION PERTAINING TO SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
Brian Norkaitis stated that he represented the William Lyon Company and requested
clarification of the motion Council made regarding the Senior Citizens Center.
He inquired if it was the official position of the City to not.build on the Old
Civic Center site and requested feedback to a letter addressed to the City regard-
ing the matter. The City Administrator and Mr. Norkaitis discussed the matter.
The motion was then read back as follows: to negotiate an amendment and develop_.
a lease agreement with the William Lyon Company. The City Administrator asked
Mr. Norkaitis if he was willing, in good faith, to negotiate with the City and
get something going on the project without any further delay. Mr. Norkaitis
stated that this had always been their position and that he believed that was
reflected in their letter to the City.
REORGANIZATION - LIBRARY DIVISION - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director re-
garding reorganization of the Library Division.
A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Kelly, to approve the.proposed
Library reorganization plan which provides for adding, reassigning and reclassi-
fying of positions and authorized appropriation of $15,952 for implementation
of this plan. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Pattinson, Finley, Mandic, Kelly
.NOES: None
ABSENT: Bailey
CROSSING GUARDS AT.MAIN/FLORIDA - APPROVED
The Clerk presented a communication from the Development Services Department,
Housing and Community Development Division regarding the provision of crossing
guards at Main and Florida.Streets.
Discussion was held between Council, the City Attorney and the City.Treasurer'
regarding liability factors.
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On motion by MacAllister, second Mandic, Council authorized the provision of
crossing guards at Main and Florida Streets, until such time a traffic light
is installed, only if a sufficient number of qualified volunteers can be
garnered from Wycliffe Gardens, and authorized the Police Department to train
these volunteers at no charge. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Finley, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: Pattinson
ABSENT: Bailey
ACQUISITION OF ENCYCLOPEDIA LOTS IN HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK - CONTRACTS TO BE
PREPARED WITH CHARLES DAVIS AND AUL L RKIN
The Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works re-
garding acquisition of encyclopedia lots in Huntington Central Park.
A motion was made by Mandic, seconded by MacAllister, to authorize the prepara-
tion of a contract with Charles Davis to prepare apprai$ai reports for each of
the over 180 lots to be acquired; and to authorize the preparation of a contract
with Paul Larkin to provide negotiation and acquisition services for each of the
180 lots to be acquired. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Pattinson, Finley, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bailey
SCAG APPOINTMENT - FINLEY - BAILEY
On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council appointed Mayor Finley as
general assembly representative and Councilwoman Bailey as alternate representative
to Southern California Association of Governments. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD OF REALTORS AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE
Mayor Finley stated that she had made the appointments to the Board of Realtors
Affordable.Housing Committee.
ECONOMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor Finley stated that a great many applications had been received for the
Economic Advisory Committee and requested input from Council regarding a method
of selecting members. Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council
that each Councilmember would select seven names from the list and interview those
people after which time a final decision would be made regarding the appointments..
PARKING ORDINANCE DISCUSSED
Mayor Finley stated her concern regarding parking ordinances. The.City Admin-
istrator stated that the Transportation Commission would be looking at these
ordinances.
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APPLICATION ON THE LCP ADJUSTED - BEACH BLVD TO SANTA ANA RIVER
Mayor Finley stated her concern regarding the Local Coastal Plan.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Pattinson, seconded -by Mandic, to
adjust the application on the Local Coastal Program to eliminate that portion
from Beach Boulevard to the Santa Ana River at this time and have that portion
included at a later date for assessment by the Coastal Commission. The motion
carried unanimously.
RENAMING OF CENTER DRIVE RESCINDED - REFERRED TO STAFF
Councilman Pattinson stated his concern regarding the re -naming of Center Drive.
On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council rescinded their previous
action of August 17, 1981 in changing the name of Center Drive to Old World
Drive and referred the matter to staff. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
MacAllister, Pattinson,
Finley,
Mandic, Kelly
NOES:
Thomas
ABSENT:
Bailey
Councilman
Pattinson stated that
he would
like input from all involved parties.
REPORT _REgUESTED_-
CITY -OWNED OIL
WELLS
Councilman
Pattinson requested an
updated
report on all of .the city -owned oil
wells including
the condition that
they are in and the costs involved to improve
them.
PrTA PPPMaT
Gouncilman MacAllister reported on the progress of the Public Cable Television
Authority. He stated that all of the overhead installation is complete and that
they are working on the underground installations now.
DOWNTOWN COMMITTEE
Councilman MacAllister suggested that a representative of the new Merchants Guild
be invited to attend the meetings of the Downtown Committee.
WINDMILLS/DIVISION 9 - DISCUSSION
Councilman MacAllister stated his concern that there was no policy regarding the
installation of windmills in the City. He stated that a codification of Division
9 (Planning) of the ordinance code was urgently needed.
TRAFFIC ISSUE - MAIN STREET
Councilman MacAllister stated his concern regarding the traffic issue on Main.
Street and requested that the Traffic Commission look into the problem including
the possibility of Park and Pine Streets becoming cul-de-sac streets.
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MARION PROPERTY DISCUSSED
Councilman Mandic stated his concern regarding the Marion property on Ellis
Avenue in relation to the Huntington Central Park Development. It was
ascertained that there had been a filing on the zone and general plan amend-
ment on the property and that it would be done by the end of September., 1981.
MAIN STREET TRAFFIC - POSTING OF SIGNS
Councilman Thomas stated his concern regarding the truck traffic in the down-
town area and suggested that signs be posted prohibiting truck traffic. It
was ascertained that signs had been posted at one time and it was the consensus
of Council that the signs would be replaced.
OIL COMMITTEE TO STUDY CITY -OWNED OIL WELLS
Councilman Thomas referring to Councilman Pattinson's request for a study of
city -awned oil wells, suggested that an oil committee be formed to look into
the city -owned oil wells. Following discussion, the Mayor directed that the
existing oil committee take on this project.
OIL LEAK NOTIFICATION BY WELL -OWNERS
Mayor Finley inquired whether there was provision in the oil ordinance that re-
quires an immediate notification in. case of an incidence involving an oil well
such as occurred at city..Hall'Tuesday, September 8, 1981. Councilman Pattinson
stated that according to the oil ordinance if an oil well breaks down, or
develops problems, there must be someone on file in City Hall records to be
contracted regarding their oil well. The City Administrator reported on the
incident that caused the evacuation of the Civic Center Tuesday, September 8th.
ORDINANCE NO 2505 - ADOPTED - BUILDINGS IN GRADE I, EARTHQUAKE HAZARD
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2505 for Council consideration - "AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 17.16.100 AND 17.16.120 REGULATING BUILDINGS IN GRADE I,
EARTHQUAKE HAZARD."
On motion by Mandic,.second MacAllister, Council adopted ordinance No. 2505,
after reading by title, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MacAllister, Finley, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: Thomas, Pattinson
ABSENT: Bailey
ORDINANCE NO 2506 - ADOPTED - Ml, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2506 for Council consideration - "AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 953 AND ADDING THERETO NEW ARTICLE 953 ENTITLED, M1,
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT."
On motion by MacAllister, second Mandic, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2506, after
reading by title, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: MacAllister, Thomas, Pattinson, Finley, Mandic, Kelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bailey
An.7ni IRNMPtd T
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned
to 6:30 P.M., September 21, 1981 in the Civic Center.
ATTEST:
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
By: g&a,2
Deputy Ci ty Cl erk
Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
By:
Deputy City Cler
Mayor
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City of Huntington Beach
P.O. BOX 190 CALIFORNIA 92SAS
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING
OF
CITY COUNCIL
Ruth Finley, Mayor
Ron Pattinson, Mayor Pro-Tem
Ruth Bailey, Councilwoman
Jack Kelly, Councilman
Don MacAllister, Councilman
Bob Mandic, Councilman
John Thomas, Councilman
You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California, is called for and will be held in the Council Chamber
of the Civic Center, at the hour of 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 8, 1981, for
the purpose of an Executive Session to consider personnel negotiations.
Dated: September 3, 1981
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor, City of Huntington Bear
ifornia
I hereby certify that I received the above notice, "Call for Special Meeting of
the City Council," prior to 6:30 P.M. Monday, September 7, 1981.
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember