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Home My WebLink About1989-05-22MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, May 22, 1989 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Bannister called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5 p.m. ROLE. CAL Present: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva Absent: Erskine PUBLIC COMMENTS No one present to speak. PRESENTATION -- ORANGE COONTY_SANITATION DISTRICT Wayne Sylvester, General Manager of the Orange County Sanitation District, introduced three speakers from Orange County who presented a slide presenta- tion on Waste Water Management Plans. Corrine Klausen, Public Information Officer, spoke regarding District Operations. Tom Daws, Director of Engineer- ing, spoke regarding the Facilities Master Plan Element of the Action Plan. Blake Anderson, Director of Technical Services, spoke on Environmental findings and staff's preliminary recommendations on 20/20 Vision. Mayor Bannister presented a letter to the City Clerk from the City of Westminster, dated May 16, 1989. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to make a determination that the need to take action on the issue of scheduling a joint meeting with the cities of Westminster and Huntington Beach arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva NOES: None ABSENT: Erskine A motion was made by Mays, seconded by Green, to direct the Assistant City Administrator to schedule a joint meeting with the cities of Westminster and Huntington Beach to discuss joint traffic problems. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva NOES: None ABSENT: Erskine 9 Page 2 - Council Minutes - 5/22/89 Councilman Green presented an update on the Bolsa Chica Coalition plan. A Concept Plan will be returned to Council June 5, 1989. The Coalition meeting is the last Monday of each month. 19$9/90 PROPOSED CITY BUDGET - STAFF PRESENTATION Mayor Bannister announced that the item pertaining to Library Funding was deleted from the agenda. Robert Franz, Deputy City Administrator, presented a staff report using slides. He reviewed the following subjects: salary -benefit increases and costs, general fund revenue summary, recommended 1989/90 budget, estimated revenue 1989/90 for all funds and by category, recommended general fund budget by department, breakdown of major spending catagories, general fund per capita, general fund budget, full time employees over 13 years, full time employees by department, and capital improvement program summary FY 1989/90, Councilman MacAllister requested a breakdown of employee fringe benefits. Mr. Franz stated he would have that available for the public hearing on the budget. Mayor Bannister requested charts for the previous five years to include personnel, police, fire, and public works for the public hearing. Councilwoman Winchell commented on the General Fund Budget Chart and requested similar charts for all other funds. Councilman Mays requested the chart entitled, "General. Fund Per Capita" to reflect the spending cap. Councilman Green requested the number of employees per capita to compare with the population increase. Mr. Franz distributed to Council the Funding Analysis of the Downtown Parking Structure. He explained it using the slide. REFUSE FEE INCREASE - TO BE ON AGENDA 6/5/89 OR 6/19182 A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mays, to direct staff to schedule on the June 5, 1989 or June 19, 1989, depending on the agenda length, consideration of an automatic refuse.fee increase as the costs and fees to the city increase. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Mays NOES: Bannister, Silva ABSENT: Erskine DISCU5aLQNN HELD RL: ADDITIONS --TO PROPOSED BUDGET Councilwoman Winchell requested additional funds for Planning Commissioners due to the their attendance at extra meetings. Page 3 - Council Minutes - 5/22/89 Mayor Bannister requested a breakdown of the "Removal of Hazardous Materials" as referred to on the "Additions to Proposed Budget 1989/90" Chart. Mayor Bannister requested a cost comparison for in --house uniform purchasing for the Police Department. The Police Chief stated any change would have to be renegotiated with the Municipal Employees' Association. RECESS - RE VENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 8:00 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:25 p.m. DISCUSSION HELD RE: COMPREHENSIVE FEE REVIEN Councilman Mays suggested that the business license fee be charged according to a percentage of gross sales rather than a set fee. He suggested a survey of different city policies. Councilman Mays suggested that a Code enforcement fee be considered. He stated that some cities charge $20 to $30 for going out on a call the third time. In response to Councilman MacAllister's inquiry, Mr. Franz stated the PCTA funds go into the general fund and are reserved for Council determination for allocation. Councilman MacAllister stated that the Senior Center was in need of a public announcement system. Councilman Mays asked for a report from Bill Reed, Public Information Officer, explaining the $500,000 to be used for cable television. He requested that the report include justification and how it fits into the Council's goals, outline of issues, policy recommendations, consolidation of responsibilities into one department, overall role of cable television over the next five years including new technician and new equipment. The Public Information Officer stated the report would be available in two weeks. Necessity for scheduling a study session will be determined after the report is reviewed. DISCUSS10 FIELD RE: UNFUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT5 Councilman Mays suggested holding a study session to prioritize capital improvement projects. Councilman MacAllister stated that the potential of a bond issue on the ballot should be considered for projects needed in Central Park including ball fields. PIER FUNDING-- SCHEDULE OF CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING_OF PIER REQUESTED In answer to Councilman Mays' inquiry, the Assistant City Administrator stated he would prepare a schedule of construction and financing for the project of constructing the pier. 11 Page 4 -- Council Minutes - 5/22/89 #WESREVENUES - CITY ATIQRNEY_ TO DRAFT ORDINANCE „_.PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE ,INCREASES The City Attorney was directed to draft an ordinance to increase the fees charged to developers for park acquisition and development to 50% of the maximum based on the 1988 Park System Appraisal. T'- I A WT11001 y� A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bannister, to mft Impose a "One Percent For the Arts" developers fee for the Art in Public Places Program. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Green, Wincheli, Bannister, Mays, Silva NOES: None ABSENT: Erskine LIBRARY -CARD FEE L Y FEE PROGRAM - APPROVED - MONTHLY REPORT REQUESTED A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bannister, to direct the City Attorney to look into the potential impact of a library card fee. Following discussion, Councilman MacAllister withdrew his motion. A motion was made by Mays, seconded by Silva, to approve a voluntary fee program. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Green, Wiuchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva NOES: None ABSENT: Erskine Mayor Bannister requested a monthly report on the funding program. — Nrrauvru — A motion was made by Bannister, seconded by MacAllister., to place parking meters along the green curb in front of the library with a time limit of thirty minutes for twenty-five cents. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Green,.Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva NOES: None ABSENT: Erskine In response to Councilman Silva's inquiry, the Community Services Director will review the need for parking meters at Earl Percy Park. A motion was made by Bannister, seconded by Silva, to investigate alternative sources of funding for parks. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Bannister, Mays, Silva, Erskine NOES: Green, Winchell ABSENT: Erskine 1 .Page 5 - Council Minutes - 5/22/89 TRAFFIC IW = SCHEI LEQ ON 615/89 AGENDA The Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services stated the traffic impact fee would be an the June S. 1989 agenda. ENTERTAINMENT FEE - LEGAE -OPINION SOUGHT A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Bannister, to approve direction to obtain a formal opinion from the FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission) and the City Attorney on Council's right to vote on Edwards Theatre. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva NOES: None ABSENT: Erskine Fire Chief Picard presented a slide report on the paramedic response standard program. A motion was made by Mays, seconded by Silva, to direct Fire Chief Picard and the staff to present Council with a report on possible phasing, models and alternatives, private transport, total cost of personnel, and maintenance of equipment. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Green, Winchell, Bannister, Mays, Silva NOES: done ABSENT: Erskine Councilwoman Winchell requested charts for the total funds for revenues and expenditures. The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pending 1 i ti ga- tion - Mansion Full v City of Huntington Beach - OCSCC 46 15 50 The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litiga- tion - Stanko v City of Huntington Beach - Court of Appeals Case #GO07035 The Mayor called a recess of Council at 10:10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened` at 11 p.m. 33 Page b - Council Minutes - 5/22/89 ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 5, 1989, in Room B-8 of the Civic Center Complex. 1�0 City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor 34