HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-17MINUTES
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
MendaL, January, 17, 1995
TuesoRy
Mayor Leipzig called the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8, Civic Center.
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
ABSENT: None
IE HUNTINGTON BEACH M
PLAN
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Community Services dated
January 9, 1995 entitled, Study Session on Huntington Beach Municipal Art Center.
Ron Hagan, Community Services Director, made a slide presentation regarding the operational
plan, funding and programs for the art center.
RECESS
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency.
CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency at 5:40 p.m. for the
purpose of meeting in closed session to consider the following closed session items:
Closed Session - Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(A) to
confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which
the Agency is a party. The title of the litigation is Agency v. Wells Fargo, Texaco, Guarano -
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 737117. (400.50)
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(A) to confer with its
attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the city is a
party. The title of the litigation is in regards to Orange County; U. S. Bankruptcy Court Case
No. Sa 94-22272 Jr Administratively Consolidated With Case No. Sa-94-22273 Jr. (120.80)
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Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(A) to confer with its
attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the city is a
party. The title of the litigation is Geoffrey Edmund Flynn v. City of Huntington Beach, et al -
Orange County Superior Court Case No. Sa Cv-93-2597 Svw (Shx). (120.80)
Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its
designated representatives William Osness, Director of Personnel and Dan Cassidy, Esquire of
Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson regarding Labor Relations Matters - Marine Safety Officers
Association (MSOA), Police Officers Association (POA), Police Management Association (PMA),
Municipal Employees Association (MEA), Municipal Employees Organization (MEO), Huntington
Beach Firemens' Association (HBFA), Surf City Lifeguard Employees Association (SCLEA) and
Non -Associated. (120.80)
RECONVENE
The Mayor reconvened the meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 6:55 p.m.
in the Council Chamber
A videotape recording of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS - COMMENDATIONS - RECOGNITIONS
The following presentations, commendations and recognitions were made by Mayor Leipzig on
behalf of the City Council:
Presentation of Plaque to Huntington Beach Elks Lodge No. 1959 - For Donation of Three Beach
Wheelchairs - By Mayor Leipzig to Huntington Beach Elks Lodge No. 1959 a plaque in
appreciation and thanks for their donation of $2,700 for three beach wheelchairs. Representing
the Elks Lodge is Mr. Ron Shotwell, Exalted Ruler and Bill Davis.
Commendation To City Employees For Outstanding Efforts During Recent Storms - By Mayor
Leipzig to city employees, recognizing them for all their outstanding efforts toward protecting the
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Recognition and Presentations - Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Members - First
Graduating Class Of Certified Disaster Service Workers - By Mayor Leipzig to the following
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members who have completed a thirty-two (32)
hour series of courses to become the first graduating class of Certified Disaster Service Workers
prepared to respond in their neighborhoods in the event of a major emergency
"Charter Members - Certified Disaster Service Workers" - Steve Belich, Betty Jones, Joseph Ott,
Michael Benitez, Neil Jones, Anna Pinter, Billie Brandon, Marion Kalan, Dianne Plotkin, Carol
Burtis, Carol Kilgore, Hal Plotkin, Phil Burtis, Raymond Kirst, Bob Renno, Suzanne Cole, Dee
LaJeunesse, James Rowley, Karen Cornel, Lee LaJeunesse, Donna Stefferud, Tom Dotson,
Geraldine Lee, Leslie Stone, Bernice Frug, Bobby Masuzumi, David Tamarin, Deb Harriot, Carol
Ann Moore, Barbara White, Bob Hartigan, Judy Ann Morris, Dick White, Ann Johnson, Sally
Murphy, Dana Whitney, Howard Johnson, and Margaret Nerio.
Special Recognition - Chief City Building Inspector and Inspection Supervisor - Efforts During
Recent Storms - By Mayor Leipzig to Lloyd Dick, Chief City Building Inspector, and Jim Moore,
Inspection Supervisor, for assisting the evacuation and inspection of suitable occupancy of
housing units at Leisure World, Seal Beach, at 3 a.m. on January 5th during the flood emergency.
Special Recognition - To City Police Directed Towing Companies - Donation Of Services During
Recent Storms - By Mayor Leipzig to Huntington Auto, Mandic Motors and Best Towing for
providing free towing assistance to citizens when called upon by the Police Department during the
recent major flooding. The value of their donated services is approximately $8,000.00.
Huntington Auto - Owners Greg Pedersen and Karen Pedersen - Tow Operator: David Slaton, (60
towed vehicles)
Mandic Motors - Owners Bob and Connie Mandic - Tow Operators: John Boucher, Rasheed
Maged, John Morello, Tony Simane (40 towed vehicles)
Best Towing - Owner John Vaughn (40 towed vehicles)
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND LATE COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCED BY CITY CLERK
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Clerk announced -the following Late Communications which
had been distributed to Council and which were available at her desk:
Communication from the City Administrator regarding the Orange County Bankruptcy titled -
Summary - January 17, 1995 to be presented under City. Administrator's Report.
Communication from the Amigos de Bolsa Chica dated January 17, 1995 regarding the Agenda
Item on filling the City Council vacancy.
Communication listing eleven (11) candidates submitted by City Council members regarding the
Agenda Item, on filling the Council vacancy.
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Bill Mello, Citizens Bureau of Investigation Director, addressed Council on the importance of
having government represent the citizens and stated his opposition to the hiring of a non-
technical Public Works Director. He spoke regarding the proposed development of Bolsa Chica.
James Bridges spoke and presented facts he had accumulated on the City Council's voting
record.
Steve Anderson spoke regarding the need to appoint a person with fiscal responsibility to the
vacant City Council office.
Joyce Riddell, Chamber of Commerce representative, addressed Council regarding the seven
abilities which the Chamber of Commerce members believe should be met by the person who fills
the Council vacancy.
Joseph Bischoff, owner of Old World Restaurant, objected to the problems he had encountered
last year obtaining a conditional use permit. He spoke in opposition to the city investment policy.
Brad White questioned why the city invested in the fund and the steps that will be taken to avoid
this in the future.
James Bieber addressed Council regarding the vacancy and urged Council to appoint someone
with a different viewpoint than theirs.
Bob Traver urged Council to appoint a person with a proven track record to the Council vacancy.
George Cross urged Council to appoint a person with a financial background to the Council
vacancy.
John Tillotson, Tillotson Enterprises representative, informed Council that he was present to
speak on the Agenda Item regarding Resolution No. 265 relative to the approval of assignment of
Disposition and Development Agreement, Third Block West.
Ray Manion, Huntington Harbour Mobilehome Estates Homeowner's Association representative,
submitted a communication dated January 16, 1995 titled Action by the Board of Directors of
Huntington Harbour Mobile Estates Homeowners Association regarding their desire to obtain a
loan from the City to perform Phase I Studies relative to park purchase.
Larry Weese presented a letter dated January 12, 1995 from Chuck Bollman to the City Council
regarding a dangerous situation from two oil wells on the rear of the 308 10th Street property. He
read from said letter.
Fire Chief Dolder reported at the request of Councilmember Garofalo. The Fire Chief stated that
it has been red tagged. The City Administrator stated that he has just given Councilmember
Garofalo a copy of a letter written by the Fire Chief to Steve Harris, South Coast Oil Company
dated January 12, 1995 regarding hazardous conditions of SCOC No. 16 Oil Well, 308 10th
Street, Huntington Beach.
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Chuck Bollman addressed Council and stated that he believed most oil operators do a good job.
He requested that the city take action regarding the violations set forth in his letter to Council
dated January 12, 1995.
Riel Vrooman stated that he resides at the residence where the fire broke out and stated that it is
a very serious situation.
Discussion was held, between the Council, Fire Chief and City Attorney.
Councilmember Dettloff requested that the State of California representative speak on the matter.
Richard Manuel, Operations Supervisor, State of California, Department of Oil and Gas,
addressed Council and stated that it is an unsafe operation that the state does not want to allow.
Councilmember Garofalo requested the City Administrator to make available to residents the
letter that the City Administrator had made available to him, written to Mr. Harris by the Fire
Department dated January 12, 1995, which shows the criteria Mr. Harris must meet before he can
start business again.
Discussion was held between Council and Mr. Manuel.
Will B. King, King America, United We Stand, stated that he would like to know the city's plans to
prevent financial crisis' from happening in the future.
Paul Govindan addressed Council and stated that at the last Council meeting he had requested a
letter regarding the rationale base on which the new Public Works Director qualification had been
changed. He stated he would like the letter or if not available to know when it will be available.
He read from the Business and Professional Code regarding Registered Civil Engineers. He
stated that his point is that there is not a single management personnel who is a licensed civil
engineer at least to cover the city's position if challenged in the court.
The City Administrator stated that a letter to the mechanical engineer representative did go out
and he would see a copy is made available to Mr. Govindan. The City Administrator spoke
regarding the number of registered civil engineers in the city.
Dianne Easterling spoke regarding another well of Mr. Harris' which is unmarked and large trucks
going to the well. She stated that it is within five feet of an apartment building. She stated that
Mr. Harris owns fifteen (15) wells downtown.
The Fire Chief reported.
Karl Wiebe, Chairman of the Human Resources Board, spoke regarding the Economic
Development Department's proposal of January 4, 1995 to delete money from Community
Development Block Grant Funding (CDBG) which was allocated to the Human Resources Board.
He stated that the members of the Executive Board believe there may be concerns of Board
members which need to be addressed prior to a Council decision.
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John Gabl, resident adjacent to the Harris Oil Well, spoke regarding the problems caused to his
residence from the well and beseeched Council not to let Mr. Harris' operate.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Introduction Of Public Works Director - Les Jones
The City Administrator introduced the new Public -Works Director Les Jones. The City
Administrator stated that he will be sure that people who spoke get copies of letters and he also
spoke regarding the letter of support from the International City Manager's Association.
Storm Damage Report
The City Administrator reported regarding the damage from the recent storms and the locations
involved.
City Budget Report
The City Administrator referred to his City Administrator's Report he sent out last Friday regarding
the city budget.
Bolsa Chica Development Agreement - Koll Company
The City Administrator reported on the letter regarding Bolsa Chica he had received relative to the
County Development Agreement with the Koll Company.
Slide Report - Orange County Bankruptcy
The City Administrator presented a slide report on the Orange County Bankruptcy dated
January 17, 1995 titled Summary - January 17, 1995.
(City Council) Council Committee/Council Liaison Report Regarding The Economic
Development Commission Or Committee
Councilmember Garofalo reported regarding the Economic Development "Commission" or
Committee.
RECESS - RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council Redevelopment Agency meeting at 8:40 p.m. He
reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency at 9:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (ITEMS APPROVED)
On motion by, Green, second Sullivan, Council approved the following items, as recommended by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) MINUTES -.APPROVED AND ADOPTED - Approved
and adopted minutes of the Council/Agency regular meetings of October 17, 1994 as written and
on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(City Council) PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY 1995 ACTION PLAN - APPROVED (570.50) -
Approved the Community Services Department's Project Self -Sufficiency 1995 Action Plan. The
Action Plan is on file in the City -Clerk's Office for public review.
(City Council) AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 4 - MONTGOMERY WATSON AMERICAS
INCORPORATED - PECK RESERVOIR RENOVATION - CC-696 - APPROVED (600.10) - (1)
Approved and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of Amendment No. 4 to
Engineering Services Agreement between the city and Montgomery Watson Americas,
Incorporated for the Peck Reservoir and Pumping Station Complex; (2) authorized the
expenditure of an amount not -to -exceed $59,620 for the additional construction support services
necessary to complete the job; and (3) authorized the expenditure of $24,200 for the original
design services provided by Montgomery Watson in 1993.
(City Council) NOTICE OF COMPLETION - BUILDING ENERGY CONSULTANTS -
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET LIGHTS - CALIFORNIA AND HUNTINGTON STREETS - CC-904
- ACCEPTED (600.55) - Accepted the improvements of Cash Contract No. 904, Construction of
Street Lights for California and Huntington Streets and approved the total project cost of
$119,844 and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
(City Council) NOTICE OF COMPLETION - D. J. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - GOTHARD
STREET SIDEWALK/CENTRAL PARK CURB RAMPS - CC-909 - ACCEPTED (600.70) -
Accepted the improvements and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for
Gothard Street Sidewalk and Central Park Curb Ramps Project, CC-909 at a total cost of
$58,656.33.
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(City Council) FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 14650 - PORTION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 14134 - SOUTHEAST OF SEAPOINT STREET/PALM AVENUE - SUBDIVISION
AGREEMENT - APPROVED (420.60) - Approved Final Tract Map No. 14650, a portion of
Tentative Tract No. 14134; accepted the offer of dedication and improvements and bonds
pursuant to the finding that Final Tract Map No. 14650 is in conformance with the California
Subdivision Map Act, the City of Huntington Beach Subdivision Map Act, the City of Huntington
Beach Subdivision Ordinance and Tentative Tract Map No. 14134 conditions of approval as
approved by the Planning Commission; instructed the City Clerk to file the following bonds with
the City Treasurer: Faithful Performance Bond No. 11141536109, Labor and Material Bond
No. 11141536109 and Monument Bond No. 11141536117; that requirements 3(a) through 3(d)
have been complied with; approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement; and
further instructed the City Clerk not to affix her signature to the map nor release it for preliminary
processing by the County of Orange for recordation until the aforementioned conditions have
been met.
(City Council) CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 3, 1995 - ASSIGNMENT OF PAY N PLAY
RACQUETBALL AGREEMENT - WORTHY PARK - MEMORANDUM OF LEASE AND
ASSIGNMENT OF GROUND LEASE - FROM E. O. RODEFFER TO JACK MCCAULEY -
APPROVED (600.35)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director transmitting an
Assignment of Pay N Play Racquetball Agreement and Memorandum of Lease and Assignment
of Ground Lease from E. O. Rodeffer to Jack McCauley. (Thirty-four (34) year lease expires in
2017 with two (2) ten (10) year optional terms.)
The Community Services Director presented a staff report.
The concessionaire was urged to become a member of the Chamber of Commerce and market
his business.
On motion by Green, second Dettloff, Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Memorandum of Lease and Assignment of Ground Lease for the Pay N Play Racquetball
operation from E. O. Rodeffer to Jack McCauley, and directed the City Clerk to record both
documents. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
(City Council) PROCEDURE TO FILL CITY COUNCIL VACANCY - APPROVED (120.40)
The City Clerk presented a communication from Mayor Leipzig regarding the selection of a
person to fill the City Council vacancy created by the resignation of Jim Silva, who now serves as
a member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
The Mayor presented modifications to the recommended actions on the agenda. The Mayor
stated that to save time he believed the Mayor or City Clerk should announce the candidates
which had been selected to be interviewed.
Discussion was held regarding the interview procedure.
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On motion by Sullivan, second Dettloff, Council directed that all of the interviews be conducted on
Friday, January 20, commencing at noon and going as late as necessary. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, , Garofalo
NOES: Green
ABSENT: None
Considerable discussion was held regarding the balloting process and whether it was Council's
intent to appoint a person other than one who had been interviewed.
Councilmember Green gave his opinion regarding his belief that the candidate selected to fill this
vacancy should offer not to run for election when the term to which the person is appointed
expires and he would personally be inclined to vote for such a person as a deciding factor if all
other considerations were equal.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he would not want anyone to feel compelled to make such a
statement.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Green, that the list of candidates be read.
The City Clerk read the following names of persons to be interviewed by Council to fill the
vacancy created on the City Council by the resignation of Councilmember Jim Silva: Bud
Belsito, Ken Bourguignon, Jack Bowland, Gary Gorman, Tom Harman, Phil Inglee, Tom
Livengood, Susie Newman, Roy Richardson, Haydee Tillotson, Phil Zisakis, and
The City Clerk was authorized to schedule interviews by drawing names and offering the
candidates a choice of time.
The following procedure outlined to follow at the meeting at which the appointment is made was
approved:
Paper ballots with all the names of those interviewed will be provided to all the Council
members.
At direction from the Mayor, all the Council members will select a candidate from among those
interviewed to fill the vacancy and mark a ballot.
The ballots will be collected and read aloud by the City Clerk.
This process will be repeated until a single candidate receives a majority vote under the
following conditions:
If six Councilmembers are present, four votes are needed;
If five Councilmembers are present, three votes are needed;
and if four Councilmembers are present, three votes are needed.
The motion carried unanimously.
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(City Council) POLICY DIRECTION - PUBLIC SERVICES ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)- DEFERRED TO FEBRUARY 6. 1995 (340.70)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Assistant City Administrator, Acting Director
of Economic Development, requesting policy direction on the disposition of additional funds to be
received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
The allocation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Twenty-first Grant
Year was presented as follows:
Administration $ 362,000 (20%)
Capital Projects $1,176,500 (65% includes contingency)
Social Services (HRB) $ 245,400 (15%)
Social Services (City) $ 26,100
Total $1,810,000 (100%)
On motion by Dettloff, second Green, the allocation of Community Development Block Grant
Funds (CDBG) was deferred to the Council meeting of February 6, 1995. Motion carried
unanimously.
(City Council) INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3274 APPROVED - MODIFIES PROCESS
FOR SPECIFIC EVENTS APPLICATIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY (640.10)
The City Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3274 for introduction by Council - "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 5.68 OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SPECIFIC EVENTS" and a communication from
the Director of Community Services regarding modification of the process for specific event
applications on public property to include public notification if an event includes alcohol, street
closures, amplified music/public address systems or two thousand five hundred (2,500) or more
spectators/participants.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green, to approved introduction of Ordinance No. 3274
after reading by title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(Redevelopment Agency) AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 265 - ADOPTED AS AMENDED -
APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - THIRD
BLOCK WEST - J. T. DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - JOHN TILLOTSON - JOHN TSAI - JOHN
NEWCOMB DEVELOPMENT, INCORPORATED - K/W REALTY GROUP LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP (600.30)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Economic Development regarding
the provisions of the Third Block West Disposition and Development Agreement which require the
Redevelopment Agency's consent prior to any material change in the development entity. The
developer has requested an assignment to allow substitution of a new co -venturer.
Stephen Kohler, Project Manager, presented the staff report.
Discussion was held by Council.
The City Clerk requested that the resolution be amended to name a designee to sign the
document in the City Administrator's absence rather than the present wording which is
unspecified as to whom would be the City Administrator's designee which is inconsistent with City
Charter provisions.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second by Dettloff, to allow assignment of the Third Block West
Disposition and Development Agreement dated May 16, 1991, to J. T. Development Company.
L.L.C., a co -venture of John Tillotson and John Tsai and in which John Newcomb, John
Newcomb Development, Incorporated and K/W Realty Group Limited Partnership (and affiliates)
will no longer be involved, and
Adopt Agency Resolution No. 265, as amended, to authorize the Assistant City Administrator to
sign the resolution in the absence of the City Administrator, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE
ASSIGNMENT OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND NEWCOMB-
TILLOTSON DEVELOPMENT CO."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SERVE AS FACILITATOR FOR CITY
COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR TEAM BUILDING SESSION - APPROVED (120.30)
The City Clerk presented a communication from the Deputy City Administrator regarding
employment of a consultant to facilitate the one -day team building session for the City. Council
scheduled for January 28, 1995.
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A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green, to schedule no later than forty-five (45) days
from this meeting a City Council/Administrator Team Building Session and to direct the City
Administrator to include the best possible available facilitator. The motion FAILED by the
following vote,:
AYES: Green, Garofalo
NOES: Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff
ABSENT: None
Considerable discussion was held by Council.
On motion by Sullivan, second Dettloff, Council approved that it would be of value to proceed with
the City Council/City Administrator Team Building Session under City Administrator Uberuaga's
auspices on January 28, 1995. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green
NOES: Garofalo
ABSENT: None
(CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) FEASIBILITY OF THE CITY GOING TO A TWO
(2) YEAR BUDGET - CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE POSITION REPORT AND
INVESTIGATE OTHER CITIES WITH TWO YEAR BUDGETS
Councilmember Green gave reasons why he favored development of a two year city budget.
The City Administrator presented the pros and cons. The City Attorney stated that she will
prepare a report regarding Charter requirements for the budget.
A motion was made by Green, second Garofalo, to direct the City Administrator to prepare a
position paper on the pros and cons of a two year budget and that the City Administrator
investigate other cities that have gone to a two year budget. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Bauer
ABSENT: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) WORK SESSION REGARDING CITY'S INVESTMENT
POLICY - QUARTERLY OR MONTHLY MEETINGS - OTHER CITIES TO BE STUDIED
Councilmember Dettloff spoke regarding her desire that the City Council schedule a City Council
work session with the City Treasurer to discuss the city's investment policies and strategy,
subsequent investment reporting requirements.
A motion was made by Dettloff, seconded by Green, request that the City Council schedule a City
Council work session with the City Treasurer to discuss the city's investment policies, strategies
3! and subsequent investment reporting requirements. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
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Report Requested Regarding Building Earthquake Retrofitting
Councilmember Bauer, referring to a recent newspaper article, requested information as to the
current status of building earthquake retrofitting.
Agenda Printing Process
Mayor Leipzig requested the Council to inform the City Clerk if they like the new agenda printing
process. He stated that he favored the process.
Long's Drugstore Grand Opening
Councilmember Garofalo stated he had the pleasure of attending the new Long's Drugstore on
Warner Avenue at Graham and urged Council and staff to introduce themselves to the Manager
and Operations people.
Brief Report Requested On The Number Of Lawsuits Regarding Orange County Bankruptcy
Councilmember Garofalo requested the City Attorney to use whatever is available in the public
record to analyze all major lawsuits in place against the County of Orange relative to the Orange
County Bankruptcy and find out the attorney of record and the nature of the motion. He stated
that it would be of assistance to him.
ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Mayor adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Huntington Beach to Friday, January 20, 1995 at +:.Ge p.m. in Room B-8, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California. la-,00
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Clerk
Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency and the
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach,
California
Mayor/Chairman