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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-24MINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, February 24, 1992 An audio tape recording of the 5:30 p.m. meeting and a videotape of the 7 p.m, meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Silva called the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Robitaiile, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS George Arnold addressed Council in opposition to placing portable toilets on the pier. He requested 24-hour security measures on the beach. CLOSED SE5SION 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) The Mayor called a Closed Session of the City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to consider personnel matters - Annual Performance Evalua- tion of City Administrator. (120.80) 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- tions - Marquez v City et al - Proposed Indemnity of Huntington Beach Police Department Officers. (120.80) RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Page 2 - Council/Agency Minutes -- 2/24/92 PUBLIg COMMENTS Bill _Stanton stated his concern with the staff report dated January 21, 1992 as he believed it was inadequate. He stated the bicycle group's concern with bicycle safety in the way the project was planned. He stated there was an alternative action which is to do nothing but maintain a four -lane highway and keep it as safe as it is now. Don Harvey, representing the Orange County. Bike Coalition, requested that Council not build the beach parking lot. He stated that the two traffic lanes plus the bike lane would be the optimum solution but that he believed Cal - Trans would put a great deal of pressure on the city once the parking was removed. He requested the situation on Pacific Coast Highway remain as it is with no bike lanes but with room for cyclists and parked cars. He stated that there would then be time for the city to look into the situation in detail. Mike Mott commented on articles in the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register. He spoke regarding various aspects of the situation including the Intent of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act that for the first time would allow alternate ways of transportation to be financed by highway trust funds. He spoke regarding a study on bike safety and the danger of narrow streets. RE EST FROM ART & PATTI KENT TO USE THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR EAGLE SQW,T COURT OF HONOR - APPROVED - 3/12/92 The City Clerk presented a communication from Richard Barnard, Deputy City Administrator, regarding a request from Art and Patti Kent to use the City Council Chambers on Thursday, March 12, 1992, for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for their son Brandon Louis Kent. Mrs. Patti Kent distributed a letter to Council and spoke regarding her request for the use of the Council Chamber for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Discussion was held by Council regarding the city's current policy and the staff's concerns on the use of the Council Chamber. On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council approved the request of Art and Patti Kent to use the Council Chamber on Thursday, March 12, 1992 for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for their son Brandon Louis Kent. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, MacAllister, NOES: Green, Kelly ABSENT: None Councilmember MacAllister introduced Greg Hardy, Current Chairman of the Pacific Division of the Boy Scouts. Mr. Hardy addressed the Council stating that they would be glad to work with the staff. Page 3 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/24192 (City _..-CQunci 1) PUBLIC HEARING - POLICY GUIDELINES FOR 1992-93 GENERAL FUN BUDGET PREPARATION The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input from the public, employee groups and community groups regarding alternative solutions to address the projected 1992/93 General Fund Budget Shortfall. Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted. No communications or written protests were received on the matter. The City Administrator reported on the intent of the hearing. He used slides in presenting the mid -year review. The following material had been provided to the Council: (1) RCA - 2/24/92 - Public Hearing - Policy Guidelines for 1992-93 General Fund Budget (2) CA 92-02 from City Administrator to Honorable Mayor and City Council The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Jeff Lebow stressed the need for a position to be in the city to insure there is a strategic economic city strategy. Jack Bowland spoke in favor of increasing the Planning Commission's current stipend for meeting attendance. He stated the Home Council's appreciation of the hours of study on the budget by the Citizens' Budget Task Force Committee and Administration. He stated the Home Council would like the city's reserve to be larger as well as an ordinance requiring the adoption of a balanced budget. The Mayor introduced Phil Inglee, Chairman of the Citizen's Budget Task Force Committee and members Dirk Voss, Ray Rockoff and Bill Ray. Robert Cohen, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society, spoke regarding the service they provide the community and stated should they not be able to main- tain their Huntington Beach office they would still serve Huntington Beach residents but that the residents would then have to compete with others in the county. Jim Miller, representing Shelter for Homeless, stated the effect of the recession on the Shelter's office, possibly causing its closure. Fran Andrade spoke regarding Project Self -Sufficiency as it relates to the allocation by the Human Resources Board in the Community Development Block Grant Funding. She stated she would like to see Project Self -Sufficiency compete on its own. harlene Duchie, Episcopal Services Alliance, spoke regarding their services to the community stating that families were referred to them from such agencies as the Police Department, Legal Aid, and Project Self -Sufficiency. Jim Townsend, representing the Council on Aging, spoke regarding the meals served and services provided to seniors by the Council on Aging. The City Administrator referred to a memorandum regarding the funding of Project Self -Sufficiency and clarified the matter. �- .IL 0. J Page 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/24192 Robin Jaru5zewsk1, representing Interval House, spoke regarding programs offered, including the 24 hour hotline and emergency temporary shelter. Adelle Quinn, Board member, Interval House, stated their costs have risen due to the increase in people needing their services. Carol Williams, representing Interval House, spoke regarding their children's program. Tiffany Tabares spoke regarding the help her family had received from Interval House. Bill Williams, Interval House, urged support of the Interval House. He stated that he believed Project Self -Sufficiency should compete for funding with the other agencies. J rrine Limas, representing Interval House, urged that funding remain for Interval House as the children needed their services. Dixie Demoe, representing Interval House, spoke regarding the benefits they provide to the community. Shirley Cohen, Executive Director, Feedback Foundation, spoke regarding their funding requests. Marie Otto spoke on behalf of the Huntington Beach Community Clinic and stated that they had 27,600 patient contacts. Rick Anderson spoke regarding the Pacific Coast Highway restriping plan and the safety aspects stating that he believed a dangerous condition would be caused. Jack Brooks requested clarification of the Public Employee Retirement System rebate and the City Administrator reported. Mr. Brooks suggested the possi- bility of contracting out tree trimming. Maria Alvarado, representing Community Services Programs, informed Council that their organization depended on the city for support. Mark Bassett, representing the Salvation Army, informed Council of the programs they can offer because of the city funding they receive. Dave Sullivan, representing Huntington Beach Tomorrow, stated their apprecia- tion to the Citizen's Budget Task Force Committee. He stated Huntington Beach Tomorrow believed there should be no raises in 1992. He presented a graph showing employee raises in other cities. Mark Porter referring to the budget material stated that developer fees should pay their own way. Lorraine Faber stated that she had not seen park development fees evaluated and believe that it needed to be reviewed. RECESS - RECONVENE t" The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9:10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:24 p.m. Page 5 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/24/92 Phil Inglee, Chair of the Citizen's Budget Task Force Committee spoke regard- ing keeping in mind the differences between the Task Force and the city's recommendations. Councilmember Kelly requested clarification regarding Project Self -Sufficiency and the City Administrator stated that he would like to have staff prepare a report by March 2, 1992. Discussion held by Council. A motion was made by Green, second Winchell, that Project Self -Sufficiency be evaluated by the Human Resources Board along with other agencies they evaluate in order to equitably allocate Community Development Block Grant Funds. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green, MacAllister, NOES: Silva, Kelly ABSENT: None on motion by Green, second MacAllister, to direct staff to identify potential funding sources for Project Self -Sufficiency and also to evaluate its economic feasibility. The motion and second was withdrawn following discussion and report by the City Administrator. Councilmember Winchell commented on the differences between the reports of the City Budget Task Force Committee and the Administration. She stated areas which she would like further reports such as percentage of reserve fund, a staff analysis of what the probability or possibility of a salary cap would be and the impact it would create. A report regarding a percentage which makes sense or a report on how other cities use unfilled positions toward balancing the budget. She asked that staff look more closely at the Community Develop- ment fees as there is one in particular that would be a very small amount to any individual but in the aggregate would provide a great amount of funds. Councilmember Moulton -Patterson stated she did not believe that the matter of consultants had been fully addressed and that she would like a report. She asked if the city had an employee incentive award program and Deputy City Administrator Franz reported there was not. The City Administrator stated that he was familiar with such programs and would report further. Councilman MacAllister suggested that it be part of the current employee suggestion award program. Councilmember Robitaille stated that he would like any windfalls such as the anticipated rebate from PERS placed in an interest bearing escrow account. He suggested that beach parking and pier projects be delayed until there is fund- ing. Counclmember Robitaille stated that he would like to see every one of the MSI recommendations implemented when possible and that he would like to see a compromise in reductions as recommended by the City Budget Task Force Committee and staff. Mayor Silva stated that he would like a report on use of consultants. Page 6 - Council/Agency Minutes - 2/24192 COMMUNICATION CERTIFYING CORPORATE STANDING OF 14CDONNEL DOUGLAS CORPORATION - DIRECTION APPROVED The City Clerk presented a proposed communication from the City Administrator to approve the transmittal of a letter to Procurement and Supply Center, Korea Telecom, Seoul, Korea, certifying the corporate standing of McDonnell Douglas and authorize the City Clerk to affix the city seal to same. On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council unanimously approved the transmittal of a letter to Procurement and Supply Center, Korea Telecom, Seoul, Korea, certifying the corporate standing of McDonnell Douglas and authorized the City Clerk to affix the city seal to same. ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Silva adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, March 2, 1992 at 5:30 P.M., in Room B-8, Civic Center. r Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency and City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk Mayor/Chairman