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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-19MINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 5:00 P.M. - Room B-8 7:00 P.M. - Council Chamber Huntington Beach, California Monday, August 19, 1996 Call To Order Mayor Sullivan called the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call Present: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo Absent: None Recess - Closed Session The Mayor called a recess of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency at 5:05 p.m. to consider the following Closed Session items: Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives William Osness, Personnel Director, and Daniel Cassidy, Esquire, Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson, regarding Labor Relations Matters - Meet and Confer with the following employee organizations: Marine Safety Officers' Association, Police Officers' Association, Police Management Association, Municipal Employees' Association, Management Employees' Organization, Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association, and Surf City Lifesaving Employees' Association. (120.80) Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(A) to confer with its City Attorney regarding pending litigation. (Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the local agency but which the local agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be disclosed.) Subject: Termination of TLC Concession Lease. (120.80) 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. Subject: Susan Newman v. City of Huntington Beach - Orange County Superior Court Case No. 75 87 72. (120.80) Page 2 - Council/Agency Minutes - 08/19/96 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. Subject: McIntyre v. City of Huntington Beach - Orange County Superior Court Case No. 75 37 62. (120.80) Closed Session - Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation. (Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation.) Number of Potential cases: 1. Subject: Mola Development Corporation. (400.50) Closed Session - City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the city's negotiator, Michael Uberuaga, regarding negotiations with Robert L. Mayer Corporation concerning the possible grant of an easement for the property located adjacent to the Waterfront Hilton on Pacific Coast Highway. Instruction will concern: Price and terms of payment. Subject: Waterfront Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) (120.80) Reconvene The Mayor reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 7:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call Present: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo Absent: None Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation was led by Mayor Sullivan. Late Communications Announced By The City Clerk Revised Agenda Page 2 - Added two Closed Sessions Closed Session - Communication from Councilmember Garofalo dated July 22, 1996, titled Labor Negotiations/Police Officers' Association (POA) Communication from Ethel Watts, President, and Olga Wrobel, Corresponding Secretary of the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library, dated August 19, 1996, in support of the proposed Library And Cultural Services Development Fee Communication from Norma Brandel Gibbs, Library Patrons Foundation President, dated August 15, 1996, in support of the proposed Library Development Fee • 08/19/96 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 3 Communication from Dorothy Silverman, Library Board of Trustees Chair, dated August 15, 1996, emphasizing the importance of placing any funds received from the proposed new development fee, beyond the $245,000, back into the Library Service Fund Communication from Irma Loper, Friends of the Children's Library President, dated August 16, 1996, in support of the proposed Library Development Fee and requesting that funds go into the Library Service Fund for future book purchases Communication from Mayor Pro Tern Bauer dated August 16, 1996, regarding the City Budget Public Comments Maureen Rivers, representing the Huntington Beach Historical Society and the Newland House, requested that funds not be further reduced. She requested that the part-time aides continue working in the house, as volunteers are uncomfortable with keys and the security system in the house. She informed Council that many people will visit the Newland House next year as it will be 100 years old and she hopes it can remain open to the public. The Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, thanked Ms. Rivers and all of the volunteers who work at the Newland House. Mayor Sullivan requested clarification of the system of how the Newland House is opened and closed. Ms. Rivers reported. (City Council) City Administrator's Report - Schedule Of City Budget Hearings The City Administrator announced that the public hearing on the City Budget is scheduled for September 3, 1996, and stated that final adoption of the Budget will be on the September 17, 1996 agenda. He thanked the Wave Newspaper for putting his budget charts in their articles. He reported on a correction the newspaper is making to their articles on the Budget. (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Public Hearing - Adoption Of A Library And Cultural Services Development Fee - Ordinance No. 3333 - Introduction Approved - Resolution No. 96-71 - Adopted (340.20) The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to consider adoption of a fee on new residential, commercial, and industrial development to support Library and Cultural Services Facilities. The proceeds of the new Development Fee would be used exclusively for Library and Cultural Services facilities and related capital improvements. A complete report detailing the reasons and providing supporting data for the adoption of a Library and Cultural Services Development Fee is available for public review at the City Clerk's Office. 0 Page 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 08/19/96 The Council considered introduction of Ordinance No. 3333. - "An Ordinance Of The City Of Huntington Beach Adding Chapter 17.66 To The Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding A Library Development Fee." The ordinance approves the Library and Cultural Services Development Fee. The Council considered Resolution No. 96-71 - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Establishing The Library Development Fee Required By Chapter 17.66 To The Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding A Library Development Fee." The resolution sets the amount of $.25 per square foot (residential) and $0.03 per square foot (commercial/industrial) to be deposited into the Library Facility Fund. The following late communications had been announced earlier in the meeting by the City Clerk: Communication from Ethel Watts, President, and Olga Wrobel, Corresponding Secretary, of the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library, dated August 19, 1996, in support of the proposed Library And Cultural Services Development Fee Communication from Norma Brandel Gibbs, Library Patrons Foundation President, dated August 15, 1996, in support of the proposed Library Development Fee Communication from Dorothy Silverman, Library Board of Trustees Chair, dated August 15, 1996, emphasizing the importance of placing any funds received from the proposed new development fee, beyond the $245,000, back into the Library Service Fund Communication from Irma Loper, Friends of the Children's Library President, dated August 16, 1996, in support of the proposed Library Development Fee and requesting that funds go into the Library Service Fund for future book purchases Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published, mailed, and posted. The Library Services Director presented a staff report using slides. He reported on the input received from the City Attorney's Office. The Library Director reported further on the Nexus Report prepared by the City Attorney's Office and the Administrative Services Department. Mayor Pro Tempore Bauer spoke at length regarding the issue of where excess fees will be placed, such as in a special fund. He also spoke regarding the fees relative to the General Fund and use of the funds for cultural activities as well as for strictly library uses. Councilman Garofalo spoke regarding aspects of the proposed fee and the need for alternative funding sources. He stated that books will never become obsolete; however, alternate forms of technology and library services should be explored. He stated the possibility of sale of city property for funding. He stated his agreement with Mayor Pro Tern Bauer that the existing and proposed tax be re -identified as a library/cultural event to allow Council more latitude in the planning for the future. The City Administrator informed Council that he believes sale of land for one-time use is an appropriate use of property sale proceeds. He agreed with Mayor Pro Tempore Bauer that a Nexus Study is needed in order to spend money on cultural needs. 08/19/96 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 5 The Library Director reported that the word "books" within the proposed budget is meant to include CD-ROM, Internet, and other forms of library materials which are not books. Deputy City Attorney Scott Fields reported on the manner in which the fee had been calculated by staff. He spoke regarding issues involved in the Nexus Study. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Dorothy Silverman, Chair, Library Board of Trustees, stated the Board's concern that the fees be put into the library system. She presented reasons for their request. Olga Wrobel, representing Friends of the Children's Library and Corresponding Secretary of Friends of the Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center, read a letter from the Friends of the Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center, dated August 19, 1996, in support of the proposed fee being established beyond the amount indicated. She read a letter in support of the fee from the Friends of the Children's Library. Wade Hawley read a letter from Norma Brandel Gibbs, Library Patrons Foundation President and former Mayor, dated August 15, 1996, in support of the library fee increase and requesting that any funds beyond those already allocated be put back into the Library Service Fund to offset future costs for library books and materials. He stated the position of the Literacy Volunteers of America -Huntington Valley, in support of the fee increase. Mr. Hawley requested that this issue not be further delayed. He stated the allocation which he believed should be approved at this meeting. He requested that if a decision cannot be made at this meeting that Council give clear direction to staff. Ben Leland requested that Council not burden new residents or new commercial developers with fees. He stated that perhaps the users of the library could be assessed the fee. Bill Holman, PLC Land Company representative, reported his company's opposition to the $.25 fee as they believe it is onerous. Mr. Holman stated that he is encouraged that the fee is to be set aside in a separate account. There being no one further to speak on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Councilman Harman requested clarification of the proposed ordinance. The City Administrator reported and explained the need to report on the status of the Library Fund. Deputy City Attorney Fields informed Council that if the fee is adopted at this meeting, the new fee could only go to the library and particularly capital facilities. He also stated the procedure by which a portion of the fee could be used for cultural services. A motion was made by Leipzig, second Garofalo, to approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3333 and to adopt Resolution No. 96-71, as amended, to delete the fee on commercial -industrial development. • Page 6 - Council/Agency Minutes - 08/19/96 Councilwoman Dettloff stated that she believes the Nexus Study has shown the need of the Library for this fee and for the new fee to stay within the Library Fund. She spoke regarding the need to remember the city's commitment to the Arts Center and its hard-working supporters. She stated she believes the existing Cultural Enrichment Library Fee (CELF) tax will provide a secure source of funding for the Art Center. She also spoke regarding the committee which will be working on additional sources of revenue for the Art Center. Further discussion was held. Ordinance No. 3333 - Introduction Approved - Resolution No. 96-71 - Adopted A motion was made by Bauer, second Green, to approve introduction of Ordinance No. 3333, after reading by title, and to adopt Resolution No. 9671. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: *(Also see following motion.) AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: None *A motion was made by Garofalo, second Leipzig, to not approve the portion of the recommended action which would instruct the City Administrator to prepare an addendum to the 1996/97 proposed budget to allocate the estimated new revenue from the Library Development Fee as described in Attachment D of the Request for Council Action dated August 19, 1996. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Garofalo NOES: Dettloff ABSENT: (Green - absent from room) (City Council Redevelopment Agency) Public Hearing Opened And Closed - No Motion Required - No Public Testimony - Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 96-2 (EIR) - The Huntington Beach Five Redevelopment Project Plans - Yorktown -Lake, Talbert -Beach, Main - Pier, Oakview. and Huntington Center Commercial District Projects (410.05) The Mayor announced that this was the meeting set for a public hearing to receive public comments on the adequacy and scope of Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) No. 96-2. DEIR No. 96-2 addresses potential impacts associated with the Amendment Merger of the City of Huntington Beach Redevelopment Projects. Background: DEIR No. 96-2 analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment Merger. The Proposal would: 1. Merge the five existing redevelopment plans into Huntington Beach Redevelopment Plan, 2. Increase the dollar limit on the cumulative amount of tax increment revenue the agency may collect, We 08/19/96 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 7 3. Increase the dollar limit on the amount of indebtedness that may be outstanding at any one time, 4. Extend the time within which the Agency may incur debt, 6. Extend the time the Agency may use eminent domain for the acquisition of non-residential properties within the Main -Pier and Huntington Center sub -areas, 7. Extend the time the Agency may engage in redevelopment activities and collect tax increment, and 8. Expand the list of public facilities and projects that may be undertaken by the Agency. Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted. Economic Development Director Biggs reported that this public hearing item is also connected with the Consent Calendar Item on the Agenda regarding the Draft Redevelopment Plan Preliminary Report and Owner Participation Rules. Frank Spevacek, Principal, Rosenow Spevacek Group, Incorporated, explained the documents. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. There being no one to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. No motion was required as there was no public testimony presented during the public hearing. (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Public Hearing Discontinued - New Public Hearing Scheduled For August 26, 1996 - On Approval Of Grant Of Parking Easement For Waterfront Hilton (600.30) A public hearing was opened on July 15, 1996, for consideration of approval of a Parking Easement Agreement for the Waterfront Hilton and continued open until August 5, 1996, at which time a second continuance was granted to August 19, 1996. The previously noticed public hearing will not be necessary since a new public hearing has been advertised for August 26, 1996. A motion was made by Garofalo, second Harman, to discontinue the current public hearing. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Consent Calendar - Items Removed The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration: Ad Hoc Red Team -Economic Development Task Force Membership, Final Tract Map Nos. 15087, 15088 and 14700, and Status Of City -Wide Urban Design Issues Page 8 - Council/Agency Minutes - 08/19/96 Consent Calendar - Items Approved On motion by Bauer, second Garofalo, Council approved the following Consent Calendar items, as recommended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Minutes - Approved And Adopted- Approved and adopted minutes of the Council/Agency regular meeting of May 6, 1996, as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. (City Council) Plans and Specifications - Advertisements For Bids - Sewer Re -Lax Improvement Project Southeast Of Banning Avenue/Brookhurst Street - CC-1033 - Approved (600.60) - Approved final plans and specifications, directed the City Clerk to advertise and solicit bids for the Sewer Re -Lay Improvement Project for the neighborhood southeast of Banning Avenue and Bushard Street, CC-1033 and approved the Sample Contract subject to award of contract to the lowest responsible bidder. (City Council) Resolution Nos. 96-66 And 96-67 - Adopted - Storm Drain And Roadway Easement Vacation - East Side Of Huntington Village Lane - North Side Of Center Drive - West Side Of Beach Boulevard (800.50) - (1) Adopted Resolution No. 96-66 - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Ordering The Summary Vacation Of A Storm Drain Easement Located On The East Side Of Huntington Village Lane North Of Center Drive." (Removal of easements requested by Bentall Properties, Incorporated) (2) Adopted Resolution No. 96-67 - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Ordering The Summary Vacation Of A Road Easement Located On The East Side Of Huntington Village Lane North Of Center Drive." (City Council) Resolution No. 96-76 - Adopted - 1996-97 Tax Rate (340.90) - Adopted Resolution No. 96-76 - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Fixing The Fiscal Year 1996197 Tax Rate." ($.04930 per $100 assessed valuation) (City Council) Notice Of Completion - Ruby's Restaurant At End Of Pier - Varkel Construction. Incorporated - CC-918 - Approved (600.80) - Accepted the new construction of Ruby's Restaurant at the end of the Huntington Beach Municipal Pier by Varkel Construction, Incorporated, at a final cost of $1,308,207 and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office. 08/19/96 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 9 (City Council) Contract - Old Vehicle Scrapping - Professional Services - Eco-Scrap,. Incorporated -To Comply With Rule 2202 -Approved (600.10) -Approved and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of a Professional Services Contract between the city and Eco-Scrap, Incorporated for Old Vehicle Scrapping, and appropriated $46,725 from the Unappropriated Air Quality Fund Balance for placement in Account Number E AQ AD 107 390 to fund the Professional Services Contract. (City Council)) Request To Join Amicus Brief - Homer Olson, Incorporated v City Of San Jose - Mediation Of Public Works Contractual Disputes - Approved (630.50) - Approved joining in Amicus Brief regarding: Does Public Contracts Code Section 20104, et seq., which mandates mediation of most public works contractual disputes apply to charter cities if a city does not opt out of the state legislative scheme by adopting a conflicting ordinance? (City Council) Supplemental Agreement No. 2 - Agreement For Legal Services - Law Firm Of Moore, Rutter And Evans - Regarding: Mills Land And Water Company v City of Huntington Beach - Approved (600.10) - Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Agreement for Legal Services with the law firm of Moore, Rutter and Evans to handle the defense of the city in the matter of Mills Land and Water Company v. City of Huntington Beach, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 73 94 12 and 76 36 24. In concert with the defense of Pacific Enviro Design, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach. (City Council) Resolution No. 96-68 - Adopted - CaIPERS Pre -Tax Payroll Deduction Plan For Service Credit Purchases (700.50) - Adopted Resolution No. 96-68 - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Declaring Employer Pick Up Pre -Tax Payroll Deduction Plan For Service Credit Purchases (Contribution Code 14)." Meets the requirements under CaIPERS to extend the pick-up of CalPERS member contributions under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 414(h)(2) provisions for member payments of service credit purchases on a pre-tax payroll deduction plan. (No direct cost to city.) (City Councils Resolution No. 96-69 - Adopted - 1995/96 Annual Report - Approved - Huntington Beach Auto Dealer Business Improvement District (BID) And Resolution Of Intention To Levy An Annual Assessment For Fiscal Year 1996/97 - Public Hearing Scheduled September 3, 1996 (460.30) - Approved the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Business Improvement District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1995/96; adopted City Council Resolution No. 96-69, - "A Resolution Of The City Council of Of Huntington Beach Declaring Its Intention To Levy An Annual Assessment For Fiscal Year 1996-97 To Fund Improvements Within The Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Business Improvement District' and, directed the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing for September 3, 1996, and send copies of the Resolution, BID Boundary Map, and assessment formula to each business to be assessed. (City Council) Resolution No. 96-70 - Adopted - Side Letter Of Agreement Between The City, of Huntington Beach And The Huntington Beach Fire Association (HBFA) (720.20) - Adopted Resolution 96-70 - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Approving And Implementing A Side Letter Of Agreement With The Huntington Beach Fire Association." Page 10 - Council/Agency Minutes - 08/19/96 (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Redevelopment Agency Nos. 275, 276 and 277 - Ci_y Council Resolution No. 96-72 - Regarding Draft Redevelopment Plan - Adopted - Preliminary Report - Owner Participation Rules - Schedule Joint Public Hearing Date Of November 18,1996 For Redevelopment Plan Amendment (410.05) - Adopted the following resolutions prior to consideration of the amendment/merger of the redevelopment plan for the Agency's five redevelopment projects (Yorktown -Lake, Talbert -Beach, Main -Pier, Oakview, and Huntington Center Commercial District) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 275 - "A Resolution Of The Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Huntington Beach Receiving And Authorizing Transmittal Of The Draft Redevelopment Plan And The Preliminary Report For The Huntington Beach Redevelopment Project. " 2. Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 276 - "A Resolution Of The Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Huntington Beach Approving And Adopting Rules Governing Participation And Preferences By Property Owners And Business Occupants For The Huntington Beach Redevelopment Project." 3. City Council Resolution No. 96-72 - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Consenting To And Calling For A Joint Public Hearing On The Proposed Redevelopment Plan For The Huntington Beach Redevelopment Project." 4. Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 277 -"A Resolution Of The Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of Huntington Beach Consenting To And Calling For A Joint Public Hearing On The Proposed Redevelopment Plan For The Huntington Beach Redevelopment Project." (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Ad Hoc Red Team - Economic Development Task Force Membership - Appointment Of Michael Raab And Approval Of Proposed Method Of Filling Vacancies - Deferred To A Later Date (120.25) The City Council considered the agenda communication from the Economic Development Director dated August 19, 1996, pertaining to Red Team Membership. The City Administrator announced that the item pertaining to the Red Team, Economic Development Task Force would be deferred to a later date at the request of the Economic Development Director. (City Council) Final Tract Map Nos. 15087, 15088 And 14700, Portions Of Tentative Tract Map No. 14700, With Bonds And Subdivision Agreements (Peninsula II) - PLC Land Company - South Summit Drive Between Seapoint And Goldenwest Streets - Approved (420.60) The City Council considered the agenda communication from the Community Development Director, dated August 19, 1996, regarding Final Tract Map Nos. 15087, 15088 and 14700, portions of Tentative Tract Map No. 14700, with Bonds and Agreements (Peninsula II). Bill Holman, PLC Land Company representative, answered Councilman Harman's questions regarding a parcel (Lot C) that has been conveyed to the golf course for open space. 08/19/96 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 11 A motion was made by Harman, second Garofalo, to approve Final Tract Map Nos. 15087, 15088 and 14700 and accept the offer of dedication and improvements and bonds pursuant to the following findings and requirements. Findings for Acceptance of Final Tract Map: 1. Final Tract Map Nos. 15087, 15088, and 14700 are in conformance with the California Subdivision Map Act, the City of Huntington Beach Subdivision Ordinance and Tentative Tract Map No. 14700 conditions of approval as approved by the Planning Commission. Requirements: 1. Offer of dedication and improvements are subject to completion of requirements shown on the tentative map. 2. Instruct the City Clerk to file a. Faithful Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Bonds Attachment No. 6, to the Request for Council Action dated August 19, 1996, and b. Monument Bonds Attachment No. 5 to the Request for Council Action dated August 19, 1996, with the City Treasurer. 3. Instruct the City Clerk not to affix her signature to a given map nor release it for preliminary processing by the County of Orange for recordation's until the following conditions have been complied with for that map: a. A deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering, and inspections shall be provided. b. A Certificate of Insurance shall be submitted. c. Drainage for the subdivision shall be approved by the Department of Public Works Department prior to recordation of the final map. d. Approved and authorized execution of the Subdivision Agreement. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (City Council) Status Of City -Wide Urban Design Issues - Acceptance Of Work Program And City Council Intention To Implement - Continued To September 3. 1996 (440.50) The City Council considered the agenda communication from the Community Development Director, dated August 19, 1996, regarding the Status of City -Wide Urban Design Issues. Mayor Pro Tern Bauer presented questions regarding the manner in which these guidelines will be implemented. He spoke regarding entry nodes and areas that have problems such as coming toward City Hall from the Five Points area, and the southern entrance to the city from Pacific Coast Highway. Councilman Harman stated that he believed a higher priority should be put on entry nodes particularly Pacific Coast Highway. He questioned if the implementation time could be shortened. Community Development Director Fallon stated that if Council wants Urban Design issues to be a higher priority she could report back to Council on this possibility. She reported on the reasons for the time line presented. Councilwoman Dettloff reported at length regarding the urban design issue which has been brought forward as a result of her request at the June 10, 1996, Council meeting. Councilman Garofalo requested that the word "landowner" be included in the document. Discussion was held between Councilman Garofalo and Councilwoman Dettloff regarding requirements imposed on developers. A motion was made by Garofalo, second Bauer, to continue the item regarding the Work Program for addressing Urban Design issues city-wide to September 3, 1996. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 491 Page 12 - Council/Agency Minutes - 08/19/96 (City Council) Presentation Of June Investment Summary Review - Submitted By City Treasurer - Report Approved (310.20) The City Council considered the communication from City Treasurer Shari Freidenrich of the Monthly Investment Report for June, 1996, pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach. City Treasurer, Shari Freidenrich, presented a slide report covering the June Investment Summary Review. She responded to questions from Council regarding the reason the city uses certain banks, her plans to go out to competitive bidding and how her office checks the safety of each bank. Councilman Garofalo presented questions regarding the city's investment in Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). The City Treasurer responded that LAIF allows $20 million investment per agency and that the city's investments include Redevelopment Agency funds and city funds. Deputy City Administrator Franz, at the request of Councilman Garofalo, reported on issues regarding Redevelopment Agency funds. He also reported on the city's bond rating. The City Treasurer responded to questions regarding the portion of the report showing that funds are in longer term investments and the fact that prior to her arrival Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) investment was decreased. Discussion was held regarding investment in reverse repurchase agreements as set forth in the investment policy. A motion was made by Green, second Garofalo, to accept the Monthly Investment Report for June, 1996, pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (City Council) Public Meeting Announcement Of Pending Business License Tax Increase - Public Hearing Scheduled For September 3, 1996 (340.20) The City Council considered a communication from the Administrative Services Department announcing, pursuant to the Brown Act, that a public hearing will be held on September 3, 1996, for the purpose of considering an increase to the City's Business License Tax. The City Administrator announced that a public hearing will be held on September 3, 1996, on a proposed increase to the City's Business License Tax. On motion by Green, second Garofalo, Council confirmed the scheduling of the September 3, 1996, public hearing on a proposed increase to the City's Business License Tax. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 492 08/19/96 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 13 (City Council) Resolution No. 96-77 - Adopted - Plan - Air Borne Law Enforcement Services (ABLE) Transition And Reorganization Plan --Huntington Beach Police Department - Sheriff's Department Withdrawal (530.20) The City Council considered a communication from the Police Chief transmitting Resolution No. 96-77 approving a reorganization Plan for (ABLE) Airborne Law Enforcement Services. The Plan consists of the withdrawal from ABLE of the Orange County Sheriff's Department and the City of Huntington Beach, leaving the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach Police Departments operating ABLE. The City Council considered Resolution No. 96-77 - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Approving A Transition And Reorganization Plan For Airborne Law Enforcement Services." (The resolution authorizes the Police Department to participate in the ABLE Transition and Reorganization Plan effective September 1, 1996.) Police Chief Lowenberg presented a staff report. A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green, to adopt Resolution No. 96-77. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Harman, Leipzig, Bauer, Sullivan, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council) Fiscal Year 1996/97 City Budget (320.20) The City Council presented a communication from Mayor Pro Tern Bauer regarding the fiscal year 1996/97 City Budget. The following late communication had been announced earlier in the meeting by the City Clerk: Communication from Mayor Pro Tern Bauer dated August 16, 1996, regarding the City Budget Discussion was.held.on the communication from Mayor Pro Tern Bauer. The City Administrator requested that Council take a straw vote on Item No. 2 of the communicationas follows: (All CDBG monies being returned for re -programming for the 1996- 1997 fiscal year should go towards replacing General Fund monies in services eligible for CDBG grants. The Council should be provided with this information as appropriate.) The Economic Development Director reported. A motion was made by Green, second Bauer, to direct Council liaison committee members to the Human Resources Board and Citizens' Advisory Board to present a policy to Council regarding Commmmpunity� Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The rmotion.was not -voted on. 493 Page 14 - Council/Agency Minutes - 08/19/96 A motion was made by Bauer, second Harman, that some sort of policy statement be developed about special events so that Council understands budget implications relative to the issue of special events. A vote was not taken on this motion. Issue Of Establishment Of Policy Regarding Budget Implications - Continued For 30 Days A motion was made by Garofalo, second by Green, to continue for thirty days the issue of establishing a policy on understanding the budget implications relative to the issue of special events. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Management Systems Institute (MSI) Fee Report To Be Prepared The City Administrator stated a MSI Fee report would be prepared early next year. He stated it would merit some special time in a work shop to review the issues. Budgets Of Drug Abuse Resistant Education (DARE) - Senior Services And Neighborhood Watch To Be Presented Early The City Council requested that projects such as the DARE budget, Senior Services budget, and Neighborhood Watch program budget be received early so that Council may make straw votes early in the budget process next year. Adjournment - City Council/Redevelopment Agency The Mayor adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach at 10:00 p.m. to Monday, August 26, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk City tlirk and ex-officio Clerk f the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach California Mayor/Chairman