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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-15MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 15, 1992 A videotape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Chairman Pro Tern Winchell called the special meeting of the Parking Authority of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7 p.m. HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell,Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly ABSENT: None The Secretary was directed to read the Call for the special meeting. CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY Jim Silva, Chairman Earle Robitaille, Director Linda Moulton -Patterson, Director Grace Winchell, Director Peter Green, Director Don MacAllister, Director Jack Kelly, Director You are hereby notified of a Special Meeting of the Huntington Beach Parking Authority on Monday, June 15, 1992, at 7:00 PM, in the Huntington Beach City Council Chambers for the purpose of considering a request by the City of Huntington Beach to the Huntington Beach Parking Authority seeking waiver of the Annual Parking Authority Debt Service Payment from the City of Huntington Beach to the Huntington Beach Parking Authority for Fiscal Year 1992/93. Dated; June 3, 1992 ATTEST: Isl Connie Brockway Secretary Isl Jim Silva Chairman, Huntington Beach Parking Authority Page 2 - Huntington Beach Parking Authority - 06/15/92 I hereby certify that I received the above notice, "Call For Special Meeting of the Huntington Beach Parking Authority", prior to 7:OG P.M, on Sunday, June 14, 1992. /s/ Jim Silva Chairman, Huntington Beach Parking i Authority (City Council/Parking Authority) PUBLIC HEARING - CITY BUDGET FY 1992-93 - REVISIONS TO THE . CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE ORDINANCE NO. 3161 - APPROVED INTRODUCTION - RESOLUTION NOS. 6398 & 6399 - ADOPTED (320.20) The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing for the purpose of considering the Fiscal Year 1992/93 City Budget. The proposed budget for FY 1992/93 totals $203,303,654 including General Fund expenditures proposed at $96,984,398 and also for the purpose of considering revisions to certain fees, fines and permits contained or proposed to be contained within the city's Comprehensive Fee Schedule. The types of fees, fines and permits under consideration for revision cover a broad range of city services. Letter received 6/9/92 from Jack A. Bowland, H.O.M.E. Council. The City Clerk presented a communication dated June 11, 1992, from Michael Uberuaga, City Administrator, to the Mayor and Councilmembers regarding Supplemental Information: 1992193 Budget, and other material. 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 Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3161 for Council approval - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.16 and 5.48 OF THE. MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN RATES." , The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6398 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5159 ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A CITY FEE SCHEDULE." The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6399 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992193." The City Administrator presented a staff report using slides and material regarding City of Huntington Beach 1992/93 Budget, June 15, 1992 Update. Bob Franz, Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services, explained Phase I of the MSI system implementation. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Jack Bowland stated he did not believe the budget should be based on an upswing of the recession because he believed the recession still existed and had not hit bottom yet. Page 3 - Huntington Beach Parking Authority - 06/15/92 Gregory B. Chamberlin stated that he did not believe that emergency services should be decreased. He stated he was against the concept of subsidizing major businesses that are not working out such as the Charter Center. He urged Council to spend money more wisely. John Murphy stated he believed the employer would have a better relationship with the employees if the city was not involved with a union. George Arnold expressed his concerns that city employees had not taken a wage cut due to the recession. Wendy Mello stated she was pleased there would be three new paramedics to address the expanded needs due to the Holly Seacliff development. She expressed opposition to the proposed replacement and relocation of the fire station on Heil Avenue. She stated that approximately 430 persons signed her petition stating opposition. Councilmember Winchell stated that Fire Chief Dolder would be happy to write a letter of response to Ms. Mello. She stated that the fire station move was not a cut, but it was a reconfiguration of the area due to city growth. Phil Tryor stated he believed the Council was creating a bad business climate with taxes. He urged Council to stop waste instead of raising taxes. He expressed his concerns about using funds for the Management Services Institute study. Dr. Irving Losner stated he believed that any employee wage increases should be denied. He stated the wages should remain the same. Phyllis Carruthers spoke in opposition of government employees receiving any salary increases. She questioned the meaning of the Huntington Beach city debt tax. She spoke in opposition to so many fees going to the city. She urged Council to stop building until current city building is paid. Madeleine Andor stated she believed that utilities are too high due to extra taxes, fees, and charges. She urged Council to cut salaries. She stated future salaries should be tied to the cost of living. She spoke in opposition to the formation of lighting assessment districts. Mark Porter spoke in opposition to cutting services until there is an equity in fee structure. He urged management to set the example for wage cuts. Dave Sullivan, Huntington Beach Tomorrow, spoke in opposition to service cuts in the Rodgers Senior Center, Sunday use of city pool, and Sunday use of restrooms at Edison Park and Murdy Park. He questioned the credibility of the MSI study, and he spoke against wage increases. There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The City Administrator reported on the process of negotiating and honoring the employee contracts signed in 1990. He presented reasons why it was difficult to run a public organization similar to a private organization. Page 4 - Huntington Beach Parking Authority - 06/15/92 : Parking Authority Payment Waived A motion was made by Green, seconded by Silva, to waive the requirement for the City to pay $170,000-to the Parking Authority in 1992/93. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister; Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None Ord. No. 3161 - Increase In City's Basic Business License Fee - Introduction Approved A motion was made by Green, seconded by Kelly, to approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3161 after reading by title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green, Kelly ' NOES: Silva, MacAllister ABSENT: None Res. No. 6398 - Fee Increases - MSI Study - Phase I A motion was made by Green, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 6398 after reading by title.- The motion carried by the following roll call vote: - - AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green, Kelly NOES: Silva, MacAllister ABSENT: None Res. No. 6399 - FY 1992-93 City Budget & Addendum Approved A motion was made by Green, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 6399 after reading by title. The motion carried by the following roll call Vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green, Kelly NOES: Silva, MacAllister ABSENT: None Rodgers Senior Center An amendment to the Budget Resolution motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Winchell, to employ one person at the Rodgers Senior Center on Fridays. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green NOES: MacAllister, Kelly ABSENT: None Oakview Center Hours In response to an inquiry made by Councilmember Winchell, the Community Services Director reported on the cost for community centers to remain open to 9:30 p.m. on the weekdays. Page 5 - Huntington Beach Parking Authority - 06/15/92 An amendment to the Budget Resolution motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, for the Oakview Center to remain open Mondays through Thursdays until 9:30 p.m. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green NOES: Silva, MacAllister, Kelly ABSENT: None Fire Reserves Allocation - FAILED An amendment to the Budget Resolution motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to allocate $68,000 for the Fire Reserves. The motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell NOES: Robitaille, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY The Chairman adjourned the special meeting of the Huntington Beach Parking Authority. ATTEST: OFF-, Secretary Secretary airman Page 3 - Council/Agency Minutes -- 6/15/92 There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. A motion was made by Hinchell, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 6396. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None JOINT MEETING OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING A TH,RITY/QITY COUNCIL/ REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister Kelly ABSENT: None The Secretary was directed to read the Call for the special meeting. CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY Jim Silva, Chairman Earle Robitaille, Director Linda Moulton -Patterson, Director Grace Winchell, Director Peter Green, Director Don MacAllister, Director Jack Kelly, Director You are hereby notified of a Special Meeting of the Huntington Beach Parking Authority on Monday, June 15, 1992, at 7:00 PM, in the Huntington Beach City Council Chambers for the purpose of considering a request by the City of Huntington Beach to the Huntington Beach Parking Authority seeking waiver of the Annual Parking Authority Debt Service Payment from the City of Huntington Beach to the Huntington Beach Parking Authority for Fiscal Year 1992/93. Dated: June 3, 1992 ATTEST: Connie Brockway Secretary Jim Silva Chairman, Huntington Beach Parking Authority Page 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 6/15/92 I hereby certify that I received the above notice, "Call For Special Meeting of the Huntington Beach Parking Authority", prior to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 14, 1992. Chairman, Huntington Beach Parking Authority (City_Council) PUBLIC HEARING - CITY BUDGET FY 1992-- 3 - REVISIONS TO THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE ORDINANCE 80. 3161 -- APPROVED INTRODUCTION -- RES.QLQTT9N NOS. 6398 & 6392_- ADOPTED (320.20) The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing for the purpose of considering the Fiscal Year 1992/93 City Budget. The proposed budget for FY 1992/93 totals $203,303,654 including General Fund expenditures proposed at $96,984,398 and also for the purpose of considering revisions to certain fees, fines and permits contained or proposed to be con- tained within the city's Comprehensive Fee Schedule. The types of fees, fines and permits under consideration for revision' cover a broad range of city services. Letter received 6/9/92 from Jack A. Bowland, H.O.M.E. Council. The City Clerk presented a communication dated June 11, 1992, from Michael Uberuaga, City Administrator, to the Mayor and Councilmembers regarding Supplemental Information: 1992/93 Budget, and other material. 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 Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3161 for Council approval -- "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.16 and 5.48 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN RATES. The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6398 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESO- LUTION NO. .5159 ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A CITY FEE SCHEDULE." The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6399 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992/93." The City Administrator presented a staff report using slides and material regarding City of Huntington Beach 1992/93 Budget, June 15, 1992 Update. Bob Franz, Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services, explained Phase I of the MST system implementation. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Jack Bowland stated he did not believe the budget should be based on an upswing of the recession because he believed the recession still existed and had not hit bottom yet. 112 Page 5 - Council/Agency Minutes - 6/15/92 5regory_ B. Qhamberlin stated that he did not believe that emergency services should be decreased. He stated he was against the concept of subsidizing major businesses that are not working out such as the Charter Center. He urged Council to spend money more wisely. John Murphy stated he believed the employer would have a better relationship with the employees if the city was not involved with a union. George Arnold expressed his concerns that city employees had not taken a wage cut due to the recession. Wendy Mg110 stated she was pleased there would be three new paramedics to address the expanded needs due to the Holly Seacliff development. She expressed opposition to the proposed replacement and relocation of the fire station on Heil Avenue. She stated that approximately 430 persons signed her petition stating opposition. Councilmember Winchell stated that Fire Chief Dolder would be happy to write a letter of response to Ms. Mello. She stated that the fire station move was not a cut, but it was a reconfiguration of the area due to city growth. Phil Pryor stated he believed the Council was creating a bad business climate with taxes. He urged Council to stop waste instead bf raising taxes. He expressed his concerns about using funds for the Management Services Institute study. Dr. Irving Losner stated he believed that any employee wage increases should be denied.. He stated the wages should remain the same. Phyllis Carruthers, spoke in opposition of government employees receiving any salary increases. She questioned the meaning of the Huntington Beach city debt tax. She spoke in opposition to so many fees going to the city. She urged Council to stop building until current city building is paid. Madeleine Andor stated she believed that utilities are too high due to extra taxes, fees, and charges. She urged Council to cut salaries. She stated future salaries should be tied to the cost of living. She spoke in opposition to the formation of lighting assessment districts. Mark Porter spoke in opposition to cutting services until there is an equity in fee structure. He urged management to set the example for wage cuts. Dave Sullivan, Huntington Beach Tomorrow, spoke in opposition to service cuts in the Rodgers Senior Center, Sunday use of city pool, and Sunday use of rest - rooms at Edison Park and Murdy Park. He questioned the credibility of the MSI study, and he spoke against wage increases. There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The City Administrator reported on the process of negotiating and honoring the employee contracts signed in 1990. He presented reasons why it was difficult to run a public organization similar to a private organization. 113 Page 6 - Council/Agency Minutes - 6/15/92 Parking Authority Pa m n Waiv A motion was made by Green, seconded by Silva, to waive the requirement for the City to pay $170,000 to the Parking Authority in 1992/93. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton --Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green, MacAllister, .Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None Ord. No. 3161 - Increase In City's Basic Business License Fee -- Introduction Approved A motion was made by Green, seconded Ordinance No. 3161 after reading by following roll call vote: by Kelly, to approve introduction of title. The motion carried by the AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green, Kelly NOES: Silva, MacAllister ABSENT: None Res, No. 6398 - Fee Increases - MST Study - Phase I A motion was made by Green, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 6398 after reading by title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green, Kelly NOES: Silva, MacAllister ABSENT: None FY 1992-93 City Budget & Addendum Anurove A motion was made by Green, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 6399 after reading by title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton-Patterson,,Winchell, Green, Kelly NOES: Silva, MacAllister ABSENT: None Rodgers Senior Center An amendment to the Budget Resolution motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Winchell, to employ one person at the Rodgers Senior Center on Fridays. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Green NOES: MacAllister, Kelly ABSENT: None Oakview Center Hours In response to an inquiry made by Councilmember Winchell, the Community Ser- vices Director reported on the cost of for community centers to remain open to 9:30 p.m. on the weekdays. 114 Page 7 W Council/Agency Minutes - 6/15/92 An amendment to the Budget Resolution motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, for the Oakview Center to remain open Mondays through Thursdays until 9:30 p.m. The motion carried by the following roll call vote. AYES: Robitaille, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Green NOES: Silva, MacAllister, Kelly ABSENT: None Fire Reserves Allocation An amendment to the Budget Resolution motion was made by Winchell, seconded by Moulton -Patterson, to allocate $68,000 for the Fire Reserves. The motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: AYES: Moulton -Patterson, Winchell NOES: Robitaille, Silva, Green, MacAllister, Kelly ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT HUNTINGTON BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY The Chairman adjourned the special meeting of the Huntington Beach Parking Authority. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9:25 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:45 p.m. (Citv Council PUBLIC HEARING ---APPEAL DENIED - PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 14296 UPHELD AS AMENDED - KTEN F101 LOT SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING SUBDIVISION (420.60) The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider the following: APPLICATION NUMBER: Appeal to the Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Tract No. 14296 APPLICANT: Pacific Coast Homes APPELLANT: Paul and Karen Jackle LOCATION: North side of Lawn Haven Drive, approximately 100 feet west of Evening Hill Drive ZONE: Existing: R4-01 - High Density Residential Proposed: R1 01 - Low Density Residential REQUEST: Appeal to the Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Tract No. 14296. The appeal is based on alleged improper. notification, circulation impacts, inadequate on -street parking and a decrease in property values. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: This project is covered by Negative Declaration No. 90-28 which was approved by the City Council on May 16, 1991. 115