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Home My WebLink About1993-03-22 (8)MINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Room B-8, Civic Chamber Huntington Beach, California Monday, March 22, 1993 Mayor Winchell 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. STY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell_, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION 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) RECESS - RECDNVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 5:35 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 6:55 p.m. BUDGET STUDY SESSION The City Clerk presented background information dated March 17, 1993 from the City Administrator on the following topics: 1. Budget History/Background/Orientation 2. Five Year Budget Planning 3. 1993/94 Budget Planning 4. 1992/93 Expenditure Reductions ($700,000) - Status/Plans 5. Guidelines: 1993/94 Budget Preparation 6. Timetable for Budget Adoption Budget History/Backaroun /Orientation The City Administrator using slides presented an overview and history of the budget. he stated the intent of the meeting was not just a formal presenta- tion but to also have discussion and dialog. 6 Page 2 - Council/Agency Minutes - 3/22/93 In response to Councilmember Bauer's inquiry, Bob Franz, Deputy City Adminis- trator/Administrative Services, stated that County funds were used for the court system, social services, fire department, sheriff and probation department. Councilmember Moulton -Patterson inquired about the one-time revenue from cable television used in order for police and fire to not have reductions. The City Administrator stated he would respond to the use of the one-time revenue at the workshop at the end of April. In answer to Councilmember Sullivan's inquiry, the City Administrator stated that there had been an increase in state mandates and a decrease in revenues. The City Administrator stated he would return to Council with an update on the regional helicopter program. The City Administrator stated stated there was a need to investigate reviewing private sector proposals versus the city for city services. Five Year Budget Planning Bob Franz, Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services, presented a slide report on Expenditure projections, revenue projections, budget surplus/ shortfall, budget shortfall, and the use of five-year projections. He explained a five-year capital improvement program including funded and unfunded projects and presented recommendations. Discussion was held pertaining to a 30-year plan for storm drains, priorities, ■ and infrastructure. MSI Study Doug Ayres, President, MSI, presented the philosophy and approach to the fund- amental principles of the MSI analysis. He stated the fundamental principles were in Proposition 4, Article 13 of the state constitution and passed as an amendment in 1979. Discussion was held between Doug Ayres and Councilmember Bauer pertaining to revenues, enterprise funds, the general tax being used to benefit all citi- zens, and cost recovery. The City Administrator stated that the answer needed was what is a coherent, understandable method listing steps for cost recovery. Discussion was held pertaining to the cost of trash billing listed as $1 million. In response to Councilmember Sullivan's inquiries, Doug Ayres stated he would be glad to assist the Public Works Director with explanation. The City Administrator stated that what was needed was a detail of costs of recommended increases, how they were arrived at, and if they were realistic. Dan Villella, Finance Director, reported on the implementation plan of the MSI Program. He stated that Phase I had been implemented. He presented a summary of how the city fees to the builder and buyer had been implemented using a 2,400 square foot residence as an example. Page 3 - Council/Agency Minutes -- 3/22/93 Lou Sandoval, Public Works Director, presented a report using slides on the city's problem of flooding, the cause, and the current solution of developer fees with the future solution being to develop a cost effective drainage system. He also addressed the problem of a General Fund shortfall. He stated the solution would be a $2.00 month charge for pollution control, pump station maintenance, sewer maintenance, sewer lift station, and a $1.02 month charge for a flood fund. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess of Council at 9:10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:20 p.m. City Expenses ReduCed by $700. The City Administrator addressed the Council regarding Council's request that staff develop a plan to reduce 1992/93 expenses by up to $700,000. He stated that staff was developing plans to reach this goal. Reoort Reauested Re: State Beach/North of Pier Following discussion, the City Administrator stated he would return to Council in April with a study of cost of maintaining the state beach north of the pier, what it would take to turn it back to the state, how it would affect the city's control or lack of control if structures were built at that site, law enforcement cost, marine safety maintenance, responsibilities of the city and of the state. Councilmember Leipzig requested both . optimistic reports and pessimistic reports to be included in the state beach study. Budget,eMposals Presented The City Administrator presented Plan A and Plan B Budget Proposals. He stated that Plan A would be presented for adoption in June, but that Plan B or something in between Plan A and B would have to be implemented depending on the state budget cutbacks. He also spoke pertaining to Key Expenditure Assumptions, City Fiscal Condition, 1993/94 General Plan Budget Planning Strategy, General Fund Reserve, and Budget Reductions since 1989/90. Cpmmunity Policin In response to Councilmember Silva's inquiry, Ron Lowenberg, Police Chief, explained that community policing did not impact allocation of officers nega- tively. The City Administrator stated that community policing was a method as opposed to personnel allocation. Community Block Grant Funds Discussion was held pertaining to developing strategies to deal with problems using the Community Block Grant Funds. City Fiscal Year Change - Future Option Discussion was held pertaining to changing the fiscal year of the city to October 1 - October 1. The City Administrator stated that was a future option. ' 63 Page 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 3/22/93 Council Meeting Re: Budget - 4/26/93 Mayor Winchell stated there would be a Council meeting pertaining to the budget April 26, 1993. 4th of duly Parade Committee To Meet With Council Councilmember Robitaille stated he wa Committee. He stated the committee Mayor Winchell stated an available date Budget Concerns Listed s a liaison to the 4th of July Parade requested a meeting with the Council. for that meeting would be set. Councilmember Bauer listed the following concerns: privatization needs to be examined, reorganization of debts, level of management -do we need as much con- trol over the employees, productivity impacted, proper training, make organi- zation more horizontal and less vertical, review of revenue impact of changing zoning from commercial to partly residential. PUBLIC TENTS Eric Kouyoumtjian expressed his concerns about graffiti. He stated that two hours after he had a man arrested for tagging his property, about a hundred crew members were looking for him to harm him. He is opposed to the sea wall stating it attracts taggers and that the downtown area does not appreciate it. The City Administrator stated the problem of tagging and graffiti was being addressed and that a forum meeting conducted by Huntington Beach Community Forum was being held March 23, 1993. He stated the issue would return to Council April Sth or 19th. George Arnold spoke in opposition of five-year budget projections, Driftwood buyout. He also spoke regarding lack of police patrol and lifeguards on the beach. TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NOS 6474/6475/6476 - ADOPTED - SOUTH BEACH IMPROVEMENTS/GOTHARQ=HOOVER CONNECTION/PCH BILL BOARD REMOVAL The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public works transmitting the following. resolutions authorizing the submittal of applica- tions for the South Beach Improvements, the Gothard-Hoover Connection and the removal of billboards along Pacific Coast Highway for a Federal Grant under the Transportation Enhancement Activities Program: The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6474 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM UNDER THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991 FOR THE SOUTH BEACH IMPROVEMENTS." The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6475 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM UNDER THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991 FOR THE 6 (3 GOTHARD-HOOVER CONNECTION." Page 5 - Council/Agency Minutes - 3/22/93 The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 6476 for Council adoption - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM UNDER THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991 FOR THE BILLBOARD REMOVAL ALONG PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY." A motion was made by Moulton -Patterson, seconded by Silva, to adopt Resolu- tions 6474, Resolution 6475, and Resolution 6476. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Robitaille, Bauer, Moulton -Patterson, Winchell, Silva, Sullivan, Leipzig NOES: None ABSENT: None In answer to Councilmember Moulton-Patterson's inquiry pertaining to roll-on billboards covered with graffiti, the Community Development Director stated the instances which the city can issue citations for roll-on billboards. ADJOURNMENT - COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Winchell adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Friday, March 26, 1993, at 3:00 P.M. at the Senior Outreach Center, 1718 Orange Avenue, Huntington Beach, California. 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 "X� /-,�Q , P<V�fj� Mayor/Chairman 671