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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-11 (7)CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, February 11, 1991 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Green called the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 6 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: MacAllister, Winchell, Silva, Green, Kelly, Moulton -Patterson Robitaille arrived $ p.m. ABSENT: None 5ULERVISOR WIEDER: WELCOME, PURPOSE AND INTRODUCTION F COUNTY STAFF Supervisor Wieder thanked Council for the good turnout at the Mayor/City Council Breakfast held the previous week. She stated that five out of seven Councilmembers attended. Supervisor Wieder stated that an understanding of the county financial siutation was beneficial to the city because the county's problems impact the city as the state impacts the county. MAYOR PETER GREEN: OPENING STATEMENT Mayor Green stated the study session would be informal. RON RUBINO: COUNTY FINANCIAL PICTURE Ron Rubino, Director Associate County Administrative Officer, reviewed the county budget issues that impact the city. He referred to Senate Bill 2557 in which the state decreased government funding. It was replaced with the following four opportunities for new revenue: jail booking fee, property tax administration fee, utilities user tax in unincorporated areas, and business tax in unincorporated areas. He stated the jail booking fee and the property tax administrative fee would impact the city. The implementation of the jail booking fee is deferred until July 1, 1991. The impact on Huntington Beach would be an estimated $137,000 annually. The jail booking fee may be done away with if the proposed half cent sales tax is put on the ballot and passes. A new group, Community Safety Facilities Page 2 — Council/Agency Minutes — 2/11/91 District, that is regional to finance courts, jails and other criminal justice facilities will decide if the tax will be put on the ballot. The group will consist of two City Council members, Supervisor Wieder, Supervisor Stanton and a member at large. They will also adopt a spending plan and the application process for new expenditures or expansion of a program. He stated the property tax administrative fee would impact the city $260,000 or approximately 1% annually. STAN OFTELIE: TRANSPORTATION ISSUES Stan Oftelie, Executive Director, Orange County Transportation Commission, distributed a pamphlet interpreting Measure M. Under Transit Projects on Page 18 he spoke of funds available to the cities for Pacific Electric Rights —of —Way and stated that the cities need to start identifying rights -of —way. The City of Huntington Beach should let them know if they should be exploring acquisition of the Gothard line. He stated that the city needs long—range planning in order to qualify for funds. If there were shelf —ready projects, it would enable the city to obtain funds sooner. Stan Oftelie stated the City County Coordinating Committee would adopt the guidelines of Growth Management Plan. City has to adopt Growth Management Plan and adopt it into the city General Plan It was suggested that city leaders be involved with the League of Cities in order to be part of the policy decision making. In answer to Councilman Kelly's inquiry, Stan Oftelie stated the same presentation could be given to the Huntington Beach Transportation Commission. SHARON MORRIS: SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT — AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Sharon Morris, Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, distributed an Overview of the 1991 Air Quality Management Plan. She stated there were two public workshops at the Anaheim Grand Hotel February 27 and 28, 1991. Sharon Morris reported on criteria for evaluating 1991 Air Quality Management Plan measures and how implementation would affect the city. Harriet Wieder distributed information on status updates on Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park, Household Toxic Waste Facilities, and California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. Chris Nelson, Transportation Programs, presented a report on mobile emissions and stated that cities were relied upon to adopt trip reduction ordinances. He stated that presently there are 1.1 or 1.2 commuters per vehicle and the district would prefer a 1.5 figure. Page 3 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/11/91 RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess at 7:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber. MID -YEAR BUDGET STUDY SE SI N - OPTION 3 SUPPORTED The City Administrator presented a general review of the budget. The Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services used charts to summarize the budget. The Council and staff discussed the budget shortage and the process of estimating the budget. In answer to Councilmember Winchell's inquiry, the Deputy City Administrator/Economic Services stated she would present a report on the debt of Redevelopment. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Winchell, to support the staff position on Option 3, Reduce Expenditures and Increase Revenues. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: MacAllister, Winchell, Silva, Green, Kelly, Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson NOES: None ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION The Mayor called a Closed Session of the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation - Mike Abdelmuti Matter. (120.80) The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives regarding Labor Relations Matters - Meet & Confer. (120.80) RECESS - RECONVENE COUNCIL/AGENCY The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 10:15 P.M. 4 3 It Page 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/11/91 ADJOURNMENT - COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Green adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to 5:30 p.m., February 19, 1990, Room B-S, Civic Center. ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ayor/ airman 1