HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-21MINUTES
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
5:00 P.M. - Room B-8
7:00 P.M. - Council Chamber
Huntington Beach, California
Tuesday, January 21, 1997
An audio tape recording of the 5:00 p.m. portion
of this meeting and a video tape recording of the 7:00 p.m. portion
of this meeting are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Calf To Order
Mayor Bauer 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, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo, (Julien arrived at 6:00 p.m.)
Absent: Green
(City Council ioint Study Session Between CitTCouncil And Community Services
Commission (920.80)
Mayor Bauer announced that this portion of the Council meeting would be devoted to a joint
study session Between the City Council and the Community Services Commission.
(City Council Community Services Commission Roll Call
Present: Biddle, Carey, Kreitz, Simons
Absent: Brahmbhatt, Manley, Moss, O'Donnell, Ryan, Staunton, Thomas
A quorum of the Community Services Commission was not present.
fCity Council Annual Status Report And Community Services Commission's Goals
(920, 80)
The Community Services Commission informed Council of its desire to become more a part of
the city budget process from the beginning.
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The Community Services Commission and the City Council discussed the communication from
the Community Services Commission dated .January 21, 1997 which transmitted the
Community Services Commission's goals for 1997 as adopted by the Community Services
Commission at its January 8, 1997 meeting.
The City Council and Community Services Commissioners discussed the following Community
Services Commission's goals:
Community Services Commission's Goals
1. Complete the parklschool inventory and needs assessment and develop a strategy
regarding closed school sites.
Discussion was held between Community Services Director Hagan and the Community
Services Commission regarding the needs assessment document that will be made
available from the consultant in the near future. He stated that the document would also
be made available on a disk. The Community Services Director reported on how the
document was formatted to visually show details of parks so that on -site visits are not
necessary.
2. Evaluate park play equipment and prioritize replacementiremoval; consider
alternative funding sources; and work with the League of California Cities to meet
Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and Consumer Products Safety
mandates.
Considerable discussion was held between the City Council, the Community Services
Commissioners, and the Community Services Director regarding the Americans with
Disabilities Act requirements and Consumer Products Safety mandates for park play
equipment. Issues discussed included the method by which to evaluate the park play
equipment and the prioritization of the replacement and removal of the equipment. The
issue of liability and the roles of the city's Risk Management Division, Public Works
Department, Community Services Commission, and the Council were discussed relative to
the evaluation of the park play equipment_ Mayor Bauer stated the need for Council to be
involved in decisions made regarding the play equipment.
Community Services Director Hagan reported on the city's plan to meet the Consumer
Products Safety Standards and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. He stated
that the Community Services Commission will prioritize the safety items and present its
prioritization to the City Council for approval. The Mayor spoke regarding the need for a
process for equipment removal.
Commissioner Carey spoke regarding the need for guidelines to assist the Community
Services Commission regarding liability factors involved in the play equipment issue. It was
determined that the Council liaisons would be involved in this process. The Community
Services Director stated that the equipment which should obviously be removed will not be
difficult to prioritize_
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Discussion was held between the Council and Commissioners regarding the feasibility of
completing one park in a manner that will completely fulfill Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) requirements. The Community Services Director reported on ADA law and factors
involved in this approach, including a possible class action suit. He stated this issue would
be reported on.
Chairman Kreitz stated that he believed the processes followed by other cities relative to
ADA should be reviewed. Community Services Director Hagan explained that some cities
are taking a stand that the ADA mandate came down from the federal government without
funding.
Jim Engle, Deputy Director, Community Services Department, in response to a question by
Mayor Pro Tempore Dettloff, stated that the city's liability carrier is performing a study on
play equipment which could be a liability problem.
Discussion was held regarding types of fund-raising efforts and methods to obtain
sponsorship for play equipment purchase. Commissioner Carey stated that she believed
the League of California Cities should get involved as this is a big problem. Community
Services Director Hagan stated that the League has taken a stand to help with Americans
with Disabilities Act requirements so it is difficult for them to take a stand relative to
noncompliance.
3. Review the Park Acquisition and Development (PA&D) Fund to resolve issues such as
park funds spent on the Art Center, increasing the PA&D fee, and exploring other
revenue sources that could possibly generate income into the PA&D Fund.
Discussion was held between the City Council and Commissioners regarding the $380,000
taken from the Park Acquisition and Development Fund (PA&D) for Art Center use. It was
clarified that the Art Center is an eligible use for Park Acquisition and Development Fund
funds. Other possible deletions from the Park Acquisition and Development Fund include
gun range needs. The Mayor stated that if another legitimate use of Park Acquisition and
Development Fund funds is proposed, it should be placed before the Community Services
Commission for careful review.
The City Attorney responded to Councilmember Harman regarding the city's ability to raise
the Park Acquisition and Development fee assessment. The Community Services Director
stated that the city's Park Acquisition and Development fee was low in comparison to other
cities. The Community Services Director was requested to review this issue and place it for
review before the Community Services Commission and then to Council.
4. Examine and make recommendations regarding the possible rebuilding of the
police/public gun range.
Mayor Pro Tempore Dettloff was informed by the Commission that it would favor making a
recommendation relative to the feasibility of the gun range in Huntington Central Park.
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Commissioner Biddle stated that she had attended both meetings relative to the gun range
(January 15, 1997 meeting of the City Council Gun Range Committee on the Huntington
Central Park Gun Range and January 8, 1997 Community Services Commission meeting)
and that there were two different presentations made.
Mayor Bauer spoke regarding the need to find a location for the gun range that would not
require a Measure C vote and also would be a facility for joint powers use. Councilmember
Harman requested that the Community Services Commission forward to the Council its
recommendations relative to the gun range to arrive at the same time as the
recommendations of the Council Committee. He Stated that the Community Services
Director would assist the Community Services Commission in this regard. The Community
Services Director spoke regarding the reason for the problem which transpired at the
meetings referred to by Commissioner Biddle.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he would recommend that at least three members of
the Community Services Commission attend the City Council study session to be held on
the gun range issue.
5. Review and develop implementation strategies for the Huntington Central Park Master
Plan/youth sports facilities.
Chairman Kreitz presented a brief report relative to the Huntington Central Park Master
Plan/youth sports facilities.
Discussion was held between the Commissioners and Council regarding the issue of
implementation of the youth sports facilities at Huntington Central Park which will be placed
before the Council at the February 17, 1997 Council meeting.
Discussion was held regarding a past proposal made by a company for a type of golf
course and batting cage facility which would be suitable for the soil conditions at
Huntington Central Park. Discussion was held between the Council and Commissioners
regarding the need for proposals to be placed before the Council even though they may
not appear to be feasible by some groups in the community. The merits of Council being
presented with private proposals was discussed, including the fact that discussion can be
held between the Council and the company relative to revising a proposal which would
make it acceptable. Placing private proposals before the City Council would also allow the
opportunity for discussion of the issue of development by private enterprise rather than by
government.
Councilmember Harman encouraged the Community Services Commission to propose a
manner in which to implement the Huntington Central Park Master Plan relative to the rest
of the park, aside from the youth sports facilities portion.
6. Review and set up process for completion of the Bartlett Park Master Plan/Senior Multi -
Service Center.
The City Counc.4 was informed by the Community Services Commission that it will continue
to study the Bartlett Park Master Plan/Senior Multi -Service Center. Community Services
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Director Hagan spoke regarding the desire of the senior citizens to develop a plan whereby
a senior site could be placed at Bartlett Park through utilization of the Older Americans Act.
7. Initiate regular meetings with Council liaisons to the Commission to insure constant open
lines of communication between City Council and Community Services Commission.
The Community Services Commission informed Council that the Commission is well on the
way to having regular meetings with the City Council liaisons. The Commissioners
informed Council they will be utilizing times on Friday afternoons during Council office
hours as well as making presentations during Public Comments at Council meetings.
Councilman Garofalo informed the Commissioners that he would like to see the
Commission's goals prioritized. He stated he understands their need to be sensitive to
neighbors who may be affected by proposals; however, responsiveness to the community
as a whole must also be considered.
Recess - Closed Session
The Mayor called a recess of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency at 6:10 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 - Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to
give instructions to the agency's negotiator regarding negotiations with Mohammed and
Adel Zeidan concerning the purchase/lease of property located at Standard Market, 126 Main
Street (Main -Pier Project Area). Instruction will concern: Price and terms of payment.
Subject: Amending Zeidan OPA (Owner Participant Agreement). (400.50)
Closed Session - Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.(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: Bloom V.
Redevelopment Agency. (400.50)
Reconvene
The Mayor reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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Flag Ceremony And Pledge Of Allegiance
The Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Cub Scout Pack 463, Carden
Academy accompanied by Cubmaster Mickey Bond.
Proclamation - A proclamation was presented by Mayor Bauer to representatives of the
Huntington Beach School District, Ocean View School District, Fountain Valley School District,
Westminster School District and Huntington Beach Union High School District proclaiming the
month of January as School Board Month. (120.60)
Presentation - A presentation was made by Mayor Bauer to the Huntington Beach Union High
School representative of a "Blue Ribbon Award" given by Expansion Management Magazine
for 1996. The Blue Ribbon Award represents achievement of academic excellence and the
preparation of students to become part of the work force. (160.40)
Presentation - A presentation was made by Mayor Bauer to the Golden West College
Women's Volleyball Team and the Golden West College Men's Water Polo Team both of
which in the fall of 1996 won state championships. (160.40)
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo, (Green arrived at 9:05 p.m.)
Absent: None
Late Communications Announced By The ā¯‘eauty Citv Clerk
Pursuant to the Brown Act, Deputy City Clerk Maybrice Henry announced the following late
communications regarding Agenda Items which had been received following the distribution of
the agenda:
Communication from the City Attorney dated January 21, 1997 requesting removal from the
consent calendar for further discussion of Amendment No. 3 to the Contract between the city
and the law firm of George Dalton and Associates
Slide Report from the City Treasurer dated January 21, 1997 entitled Treasurer`s Report -
January 21, 1997 Shari L. Freidenrrch, C.P.A.
Communication from Councilman Green dated January 21, 1997 requesting to, if possible,
delay consideration of Agenda Item F-2, Resolution No. 97-6, City Council Action to
Unilaterally Act to Resolve the Impasse between the City and Police Officers' Association
Communication from Community Development Director dated January 21, 1997 in response to
a request from Councilman Harman regarding Affordable Housing Units - Required Projects
(1994-1996)
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Communication from Tom Zanic, New Urban West, Incorporated, dated January 21, 1997
regarding the Oceancrest Project
(City Council Report Of Action Taken At Closed Session On December 16 1996 -
(Pending Litigation) - Government Code Section 554957.1 a 3 B - Susan Newman
Individual/ And/Or On Behalf Of Cha ter One Inc. v. City Of Huntington Beach et al.
(630.40)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Attorney dated January 17, 1997
regarding the Susan Newman, Individually and/or on behalf of Chapter One, Inc. v_ City of
Huntington Beach, et al. - O.C.S.C. Case No. 75 87 72_
The City Attorney reviewed the action taken by Council on this matter during closed session at
the December 16, 1996 Council meeting. The City Attorney reviewed her memorandum to
Council titled Report of Action Taken at Closed Session - December 16, 1996 (Pending
Litigation - Government Code Section 554957.1(a)(3)(B)). She stated that the substance of
the mutual compromise and release approved by the City Council in closed session
December 16, 1996 was to accept dismissal of the referenced case with prejudice. In
exchange, each side was to bear their own costs and attorneys fees, and furthermore, each
side to waive any further actions arising out of the case between the parties. She stated the
case has been finalized by approval of the court. The City Attorney stated that the motion in
closed session had been to approve the settlement of the referenced case by mutual
compromise and release and that this motion had carried by a unanimous vote of all seven
Councilmembers.
(City Council) Mayor Bauer's Announcement Regarding Procedure For Public Comments
(120.10)
Mayor Bauer stated that at the January 6, 1997 Council meeting during the Public Comments
section of the Agenda, comments were made by speakers relative to staff which he believes,
although not the intent of the speakers, were perhaps inappropriate. He stated that as
Councilmembers do not respond directly to the comments, it may appear to staff that the
Council agrees with the comments when Council does not. The Mayor stated that one of
Council's goals is to build a strong, effective city team to deliver services effectively to the
people. Mayor Bauer stated that he knows the city employees to be intelligent, sensitive,
highly caring human beings. The Mayor stressed his hope that the public will minimize
negative comments about the staff. Mayor Bauer stated that he will reserve the right to
respond to such comments following the Public Comments portion of the Council meeting.
Public Comments
Ernesto Hurtado addressed Council regarding the needs of the residents of the Oak View
community. He stated that the Oak View Community Center has shut its doors on weekends
and holidays and that the center is needed by the children of the Oak View community.
Mr. Hurtado stated that the kids in this area of the city need the center; that it will help keep
them away from bad activities.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Dettloff informed Mr. Hurtado and the audience that there is an item on
the Agenda this evening which, if approved, will allow the center to be open on Saturdays and
Sundays and also to extend the center's hours of operation. Mayor Pro Tempore Dettloff
reported that this problem had been brought to her attention by Fran Andrade, Oak View
School Community Liaison, and Councilmember Sullivan.
Steven Redpath, president of the Orange County Wheetmen, addressed Council in opposition
to circle loop detectors and regarding the need for road detectors that will sense bicyclists in
order to trip traffic signal lights. He spoke regarding the problem of a bicyclist entering into the
intersection and having the traffic light change before the bicyclist can traverse the
intersection.
The City Administrator stated that staff would return to Council and Mr. Redpath with
information on the matter.
Ed Deuel congratulated Councilmembers Sullivan and Harman on their re-election and
Councilmember Pam Julien on her election to the City Council. He congratulated Mayor Bauer
on his election as Mayor. Mr. Deuel, referring to a past presentation he had made to Council
relative to the desire of the city's police force to serve the citizens to its utmost, cited a recent
example of an off -duty police officer catching a bank robber in Huntington Beach. Mr. Deuel
referred to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times regarding the Huntington Beach Police
Department --where it is going and where it has been --which he stated was a good article. He
spoke in opposition to Resolution No. 97-6 adopting the city's final position at impasse
between the city and the Police Officers' Association. Mr. Deuel informed the City Council that
the city has a Mercedes Benz Police Department; however, the parts were rapidly
deteriorating. He urged Council to assist the Police Department so that the Police Department
does not become a Hyundai quality police department.
Richard Wright, president of the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association, addressed
Council regarding concerns of some that compensatory time will be used as a weapon in
future negotiations. He stated that he was present to put these concerns to rest. He informed
Council that there never has been or ever will there be a job action by the Police Officers'
Association that would jeopardize the safety and welfare of the citizens of Huntington Beach or
limit the number of officers available to respond to the calls for services. He spoke regarding
the concerted legal job actions taken by the Police Officers' Association two and one-half
years ago. He spoke in opposition to Resolution No. 97-6 adopting the city's final position at
impasse between the city and the Police Officers' Association. Officer Wright presented
background information regarding the compensatory time issue and informed Council that if
the resolution is adopted as presented, it would financially saddle the taxpayers with more of a
tax burden to provide the same services.
Maria Serrano, Girl Scout troop leader, spoke regarding her Girl Scout troop's need for a
meeting place at Oak View Center. She requested that the Oak View Center be open on
Saturdays.
Yolanda Martinez, Girl Scout supervisor and parent, addressed Council regarding the need for
the Oak View Center to be open. She spoke regarding the involvement the center offers for
children.
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(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) City Council Goals And Objectives Workshop
Scheduled For January 31, 1997 At Huntington Central Library (120.50)
The City Administrator informed Council that an adjourned meeting had been scheduled for
January 31, 1997 at 12:00 noon at the Huntington Central Library for the City Council Goals
and Objectives Workshop. He stated that the public was invited.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) City Council/Department Head Workshop
Scheduled For Saturday, February 1, 1997 At Golden West College (120.50)
The City Administrator announced that an adjourned meeting would be held on Saturday,
February 1, 1997 at Golden West College to conduct a City Council/department head
workshop.
Call Regular Meeting Of The Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority To Order - To
Meet Jointly With City Council (125.35)
Chairman Bauer called the regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority
to order,
Public Financing Authority Roll Call:
Present: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
Absent: Green
(Public Financing Authority) Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority - Election Of
Officers -Approve (125.35)
A motion was made by Harman, second Garofalo, to elect the following officers:
Mayor Ralph Bauer - Chairman
Mayor Pro Tempore Shirley Dettloff - Vice Chairman
City Clerk Connie Brockway - Secretary
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
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(Public Financing Authority) Approval Of Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Of The
Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority Authority Of December 18, 1995 (125,35)
A motion was made by Harman, second Garofalo, to approve and adopt minutes of the regular
meeting of the Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority of December 18, 1995 as written
and on file in the Office of the Secretary. (The Secretary will record as voting only those
Councilmembers present during the meetings and record as abstentions those members who
were not in office).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
ABSTENTIONS: Julien
Public Financing Authority) Public Financing Authority Adjournment
The meeting of the Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority adjourned.
Reconvene
The Mayor reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency.
(City Council) Request For City Attorney Opinion Regarding Request For Materials
Submitted At January 13, 1997 Closed Session Pursuant To Public Records Act (630.30)
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Harman, that the City Attorney be requested to
prepare a legal opinion regarding the request for materials submitted during the
January 13, 1997 closed session relative to the Public Records Act (Acquisition of Reservoir
and Fire Station Site in Bolsa Chica Area).
The City Administrator informed Council that there are two issues involved in this matter:
1. whether there should have been a closed session on the Acquisition of Reservoir and Fire
Station Site in Bolsa Chica Area and 2. the Public Records Act issue.
City Attorney Hutton spoke regarding the two issues presented by the City Administrator. She
explained the two distinct sets of legal analyses necessary and clarified each as follows:
The Public Records Act --the Freedom of Information Act --and whether the materials that were
developed during the closed session must legally be distributed to the requester or whether
there is a right under the Public Records Act to keep them confidential until the time of
acquisition of any property that the city was going to require.
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She stated that the other question has to do with the legality of holding a closed session on the
acquisition of real property of which the water site and easements thereto would be real
property.
The maker and second of the motion concurred that both issues should be included in the
motion and reported on by the City Attorney. The motion made by Sullivan, second Harman,
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
Consent Calendar - Items Removed
The following items were requested by Councilmembers to be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration:
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes
Resolution No. 97-5 - Donation From James Ackerman For Establishment Of Veterans'
Memorial At Civic Center - Appropriation From Donation Fund
Transfer Of Ownership Ocean View Estates - 7051 Ellis Avenue - Mobile Home Unit No. 3 -
Carlin To George/Conway
Down Payment Assistance Program Participant Approval For Pacific Park Villas Project -
Talbert Beach Redevelopment Project Area
Amendment No. 3 - To Legal Services Agreement - With George E. Dalton And Associates -
Regarding City v. McDonnell Douglas
Consent Calendar - Items Approved
On motion by Sullivan, second Garofalo, Council approved the following Consent Calendar
items as recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
(City Council) Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) - Membership Change -
Steen - Rhynders - Villasenor - Allegretti - Approved (110.20) - Approved that Daris Steen,
Jr., Patricia Rhynders, and Cheryl Villasenor are no longer members of the Citizen
Participation Advisory Board, acknowledged the resignation of Andrew Allegretti; and declared
that there are no vacancies.
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(Redevelopment Agency) Bid Award - J. K. Construction - Rehabilitation Of
Redevelopment Agency -Owned Mobile Homes At Ocean View Estates - Approved
(600.10) - Accepted the bid from J. K. Construction of $25,940 plus a 20% contingency for a
total bid amount of $31,128 for the rehabilitation of Space Nos. 15, 19, 20, 31, and 44 at
Ocean View Estates, 7051 Ellis Avenue and authorized the City Attorney to prepare a contract
between the Redevelopment Agency and City Council for approval at a later meeting.
(City Council) Waiver Of Insurance Requirements For Lewis Partners - Consultant Employed
To Conduct Two City Workshops - Approved (600.10) - Approved waiver of usual insurance
requirements on Professional Services Contract between the City and Lewis Partners to Conduct
Two Workshops, required by Resolution No_ 6277, adopted May 20, 1991 _
(City Council) Investment Advisory Board Appointment - Robert Turicchi - Approved (110.20)
Entered into the minutes of the meeting the appointment by Mayor Pro Tempore Dettloff of Robert
Turicchi as her representative to the Investment Advisory Board.
(City Council) Signal Bolsa Corp. - Easement Deed - Purchase Agreement For Right -Of -Way
Easement By And Between City And Signal Bolsa Corp. - Donation Agreement For Right -Of -
Way Easement Between The City And Signal Bolsa Corp. - Holly-Seacliff - PLC Development
Company - Approved (600.10) - A. Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Donation Agreement for Right -of -Way Easement By and Between the City of
Huntington Beach and Signal Bolsa Corporation and directed the City Clerk to record same with
the Orange County Recorder; and B. approved and authorized execution by the Mayor and City
Clerk of the Purchase Agreement for Right -of -Way Easement By and Between the City of
Huntington Beach and Signal Balsa Corporation and directed the City Clerk to record same with
the Orange County Recorder.
(City Council) Public Works Commission Appointment - Paul Johnson - To Fill Vacancy
Created By Resignation Of Davey Johnson - Approved (110,20) - Approved the appointment of
Paul Johnson to fill the remainder of Commissioner Davey Johnson's term on the Public Works
Commission which expires June 30, 1999.
(City Council) Library Board Of Trustees Appointment - Barbara Marrs - To Fill The
Vacancy Created By The Resignation Of Edward Borowiec - Approved (110.20) -
Approved the appointment of Barbara Marrs to fill the unexpired term of Edward Borowiec on
the Library Board of Trustees which expires June 30, 1999.
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(City Council) Amendment - Boyle Engineering Corporation - Waiver Of Insurance
Requirement - Professional Services Contract - Study Related To The Holly-Seacliff
Development Agreement - Approved (600.10) - Approved the recommendations of the
Settlement Committee regarding the professional services contract between the city and Boyle
Engineering Corporation for the Holly-Seacliff Reimbursement Study for excess capacity as
follows: 1. accepted a deductible of $25,000 on the general liability insurance rather than
requiring no deductible and 2. accepted a 10 day notice of cancellation rather than the
usual 30 days notice of cancellation in the event of nonpayment of premium. (Agreement
approved on December 16, 1996).
(City Council) Professional Services Contract - Boyle Engineering Corporation - Waiver
Of Insurance Requirement - Options Available Water Services To The Development
Planned For Bolsa Chica -Approved (600.10) - 1. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Boyle
Engineering for Engineering Services with Boyle Engineering Corporation in the amount of
$50,000, combining three individual agreements previously approved administratively
($27,400) plus anticipated additional professional services of $22,600, 2. appropriated
$50,000 from the Water Fund to Account No. E-EW-PW-921-3-90-00. The Financial Impact
Statement is attached to the Request for Council Action from the Community Development
Department dated January 21, 1997, and 3. approved the Settlement Committee
Recommendation to waive certain insurance requirements for Boyle Engineering Corporation
(Allow a $25,000 deductible on the general liability policy and 10-day notice in the event of
cancellation for nonpayment of premium).
(City Council/Redevelopment_Agency) Transfer Of Ownership - Ocean View Estates - 7051 Ellis
Avenue - Mobile Home Unit No. 3 - Carlin To George/Conway - Approved (600.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the Economic Development Department and the
Administrative Services Department regarding the transfer of ownership of Mobile Home Unit No. 3 at
the Ocean View Estates from Phil Carlin to Margie George and William Conway.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Dettloff, the Economic Development Director clarified the
difference between the rights of persons moving from Driftwood Mobilehome Park to the Ocean View
Estates and persons only renting the coaches at Ocean View Estates. Economic Development
Director Biggs responded to Councilmember Harman's questions relative to the method of
termination of lease to non -Driftwood mobilehome residents.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Sullivan, that the Redevelopment Agency authorize
the sale of Ocean View Estates Space No. 3 by Phil Carlin to Margie George and William
Conway for $30,000 and authorize the Executive Director to execute documents necessary to
deliver $34,93528 to the purchase escrow as the Agency's gap payment, and the City Council
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached Rental Agreement upon
acceptance and execution by the prospective purchasers, Margie George and William
Conway. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
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(Redevelopment Agency) Down Payment Assistance Program Participant Approval For
Pacific Park Villas Proiect - Talbert -Beach Redevelopment Project Area - Approved (600.30)
The City Council considered a communication from the Economic Development Department
regarding the Down Payment Assistance Program Participant Approval for Pacific Park Villas
Project in the Talbert -Beach Redevelopment Project Area.
Councilmember Harman requested clarification regarding the portion of the Economic
Development Director's report relative to $330,000 remaining in the program. The Economic
Development Director reported that this money would be available to other affordable housing
projects. He informed Council that potential recipients would be set forth in the next budget
period.
A motion was made by Harman, second Dettloff, to approve the borrower listed by name on the
Request for Council Action from the Economic Development Department dated January 21, 1997,
the amount of the loan, and the specific property subject to trust deed and authorize the
Chairperson and Agency Clerk to execute the loan documents between the Agency and the
participant as prepared by the City Attorney. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT. Green
(City Council) Amendment No. 3 - To Legal Services Agreement - With George E. Dalton
And Associates - Regarding City V. McDonnell Douglas - Approved As Amended (600.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Attorney transmitting Supplemental
Agreement No. 3 to the Legal Services Agreement with George E. Dalton and Associates to
assist with Huntington Beach v. McDonnell, et al, USDC - Case No. SA CV 94-29.
The City Attorney reviewed her communication dated January 21, 1997, Subject: Agenda Item
E-14, Amendment #3 to Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and the Law Firm of
George E. Dalton and Associates.
Earlier in the meeting, Deputy City Clerk Maybrice Henry had announced that the following
communication on this item had been provided to the City Council:
Communication from the City Attorney dated January 21, 1997 requesting removal from the
Consent Calendar agenda for further discussion of Amendment No. 3 to the Contract between
the city and the law firm of George Dalton and Associates
A motion was made by Harman, second Julien, to 1. approve and authorize execution by the
Mayor and City Cleric of "Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Agreement dated October 2, 1995
by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation hereinafter as the "City,"
and George Dalton and Associates, sole proprietorship, hereinafter as "Contractor" to assist
with Huntington Beach v. McDonnell, et al. USDC." (Case No. SA CV 94-29) subject to City
Attorney approval of appropriate insurance certificate renewal, 2. appropriate $76,000
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from the Equipment Replacement Fund to cover legal fees and costs, and 3. approve a waiver
of the "No deductible" insurance requirement for George Dalton and Associates and accept
professional liability coverage with a $10,000 deductible as evidenced by the acord form. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Minutes Of January 6, 1997 Approved And
Adopted As Amended - Approval And Adoption Of January 13, 1997 Deferred To
February 3, 1997 (120.65)
The City Council considered the approval and adoption of the minutes of the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of January 6, 1997 and the adjourned regular
meeting of January 13, 1997 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Councilman Sullivan requested that the minutes of January 6, 1997 be amended to include the
addition of the affirmative response by the marathon event organizer to his question as to
whether future marathons in the city could be publicized as the Huntington Beach Shoreline
Marathon Run. The City Council concurred with Councilman Sullivan's requested addition to
the minutes.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Harman, to approve and adopt the minutes of the City
Council and Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of January 6, 1997 as amended by
Councilman Sullivan regarding the subject of the marathon event. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
Councilman Sullivan suggested that approval and adoption of the minutes of the City Council
and Redevelopment Agency adjourned regular meeting of January 13, 1997 be deferred until
the controversy is resolved by the City Attorney relative to the closed session which was held
on acquisition of the reservoir and fire station site in the Bolsa Chica area.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Harman, to delay approval and adoption of the
minutes of the January 13, 1997 adjourned regular meeting of the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
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The City Attorney reported that she had received a transmittal from the City Clerk's Office of a
request relative to the Public Records Act as it pertained to the materials submitted at the
January 13, 1997 closed session. She informed Council of the procedure for requesting the
Office of the City Attorney to prepare legal opinions.
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Harman, to make a determination that the need to
take action on the issue of a request for a City Attorney opinion regarding request for materials
submitted at the January 13, 1997 closed session relative to the Bolsa Chica pursuant to
Public Records Act arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in Government
Code Section 54954.2(b)(2). The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
(City Council) Resolution No. 97-5 - Adopted - Donation From James Ackerman For
Establishment Of Veterans' Memorial At Civic Center - Appropriation From Donation Fund
(130.55)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Administrator's Office transmitting a
resolution relative to the donation received from James Ackerman For establishment of a veterans'
memorial at the Civic Center.
Mayor Bauer stated that he would like to take this opportunity to once again extend the City
Council's appreciation to Mr. Ackerman for his generous donation of $15,000 to complete the
fund-raising for the veterans' memorial to be placed at the Civic Center. He informed the Council
and audience that Mr. Ackerman did not personally wish to appear before the City Council to
receive a resolution of appreciation, however, that Mr. Ackerman would appreciate receiving the
resolution at his home or office.
A motion was made by Bauer, second Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 97-5 - "A Resolution Of
The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Declaring A Gift Of Public Funds For The Public
Good To Establish A Veterans' Memorial In The City Of Huntington Beach" and direct staff to
appropriate $15,000 from the Donation Fund to be deposited into the Veterans' Memorial Fund for
use by the veterans' groups in the construction of the Civic Center site memorial. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green, (Garofaio out of the room)
(City Council) City Treasurer Summary - Investment Portfolio Activity - November, 1996 -
Accepted (310.20)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Treasurer transmitting
the November Investment Summary Review for November, 1996.
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Earlier in the meeting, Deputy City Clerk Maybrice Henry had announced that the following
communication on this item had been provided to the City Council:
Slide Report from the City Treasurer dated January 21, 1997 entitled Treasurer's Report -
January 21, 199 7 Shari L. Freidenrich, C. P.A.
The City Treasurer informed Council that the chart on the slide corrects the written text relative
to Investment Balances Trends.
Councilmember Garofalo presented questions regarding the report as it pertains to cash flow.
The City Treasurer responded to Councilman Garofalo's questions stating that software has
just been installed and she anticipates that within the next six months the new system will allow
her office to include the cash flow detail in her report to Council.
Following a review of the monthly report, a motion was made by Garofalo, second Harman, to
accept the Monthly Investment Report for November, 1996 pursuant to Section 17.0 of the
Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach. The motion carried by unanimous vote with
Councilmember Green absent.
(City Council) Resolution No. 97-6 - Impasse Between City Council And Huntington Beach
Police Officers' Association - Postponed Pending Councilman Green's Arrival At Council
Meeting (720.20)
Mayor Bauer informed Council that Resolution No. 97-6 would be postponed until such time as
Councilmember Green arrives at the Council meeting pursuant to his request in his
communication dated January 21, 1997 announced by Deputy City Clerk Maybrice Henry
earlier in the meeting.
(City Council) Request For Reconsideration Of The General Plan Amendment No. 96-3 -
Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-3 - Negative Declaration No. 96-4 (Oceancrest) -
Northwest Corner Of Palm Avenue And Seapoint Street - Approved On January 6, 1997 -
Ordinance No. 3346 - Introduction Approved - Resolution Nos. 97-2 & 3 - Adopted -
Motion To Reconsider Approved with The Exception Of Reconsideration Of Ordinance
No. 3346 (440.50)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Julien dated
January 17, 1997 Subject: Reconsideration of General Plan Amendment No_ 96-3 - Zoning
Amendment No. 96-3 - Negative Declaration No. 96-4 - Northwest Corner of Palm Avenue and
Seapoint Street - Oceancrest. Said communication informed Council that following approval
by the City Council at the January 6, 1997 Council meeting, Councilmember Julien had
concern regarding the potentially high rental rates approved for the project's affordable
housing condition, and based on this concern, she was requesting the action on the
Oceancrest Project be reconsidered. Said communication also presented a proposed motion
for Council consideration.
Earlier in the meeting, Deputy City Clerk Maybrice Henry had announced that the following
communication on this item had been provided to the City Council:
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Communication from Tom Zanic, New Urban West, Incorporated, dated January 21, 1997
regarding the Oceancrest Project
Councilmember Julien referred to an interdepartmental communication to the Mayor and City
Council from the Community Development Director dated January 17, 1997, Subject: City of
Huntington Beach Housing Goals 1989 - 1998 Corrected Copy. Councilmember Julien stated
that her decision was based on the chart in said communication which has been corrected
from the chart which had originally been provided to the City Council. She stated that as the
information had changed, she is requesting reconsideration. Councilmember Julien also
referred to the communication from Tom Zanic, Vice President, New Urban West,
Incorporated, dated January 21, 1997 addressed to the Community Development Director in
which Mr. Zanic stated his agreement with the proposed motion as long as the reconsideration
does not include Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-3 (Ordinance No. 3346).
Applicant: Oceancrest Partners
Request: General Plan Amendment No. 96-3 is a request to amend the General Plan Land
Use Map from RH-30 (High Density Residential-30 units per acre) to RL-7 (Low Density
Residential-7 units per acre). This would reduce the permitted density on the site from a
maximum of 30 units per acre (297 units) to 7 units per acre (69 units). The General Plan
Amendment will also delete certain language in the Coastal Element of the General Plan that
requires high density residential development and affordable housing on the site.
Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-3 is a request to change the zoning map from
RH-29-0-CZ (High Density Residential-29 units per acre -Oil Overlay -Coastal Zone) to RL-0-CZ
(Low Density Residential -Oil Overlay -Coastal Zone), pursuant to Section 247.08 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO). This would reduce the
permitted density on the site from 29 units per acre (consistent with the currently approved
project on the site) to 7 units per acre (maximum 69 units).
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-2 is a request to transmit changes in the City's
Local Coastal Program (i.e., the General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment) to
the Coastal Commission for approval subsequent to the City's action on these two
applications.
Location: Northwest corner of Palm Avenue and Seapoint Street.
Environmental Status: Negative Declaration No. 96-4. It was determined that the above item
with mitigation would not have any significant environmental effects and that a mitigated
negative declaration is warranted_ Prior to acting on the appeal, the City Council must review
and act on the negative declaration.
On January 6, 1997 the City Council approved the following:
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Planning Commission Recommendation:
A. Approved Negative Declaration No. 96-4 with Mitigation Measures (contained in Attachment
No. 5) to the Request for Council Action from the Community Development Department dated
January 6, 1997, B. Approved General Plan Amendment No. 96-3 by adopting Resolution
No. 97-2 (Attachment No. 1); Ordinance No. 3346 - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The
City Of Huntington Beach, California Approving General Plan Amendment No. 96-3 And
Negative Declaration No. 96-4," C. Approved Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-3 with Findings
(Attachment No. 5) and introduction of (Attachment No. 4);Ordinance No. 3346 An Ordinance
Of The City Of Huntington Beach Amending The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code By
Amending District Map 4 (Sectional Map 4-6-11) To Rezone The Real Property Generally
Located At The Northwest Corner Of Palm Avenue and Seapoint Street From RH-29-0-CZ
(High Density Residential-29 Units Per Acre -Oil Overlay -Coastal Zone) To RL-0-CZ (Low
Density Residential -Oil Overlay -Coastal Zone) (Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-3)," and
D. Adopted Resolution No. 97-3 adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-2
requesting Certification by the California Coastal Commission (Attachment No. 3) "A
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Adopting Local Coastal
Program Amendment No. 96-2 (General Plan Amendment No. 96-3 Zoning Map Amendment
No. 96-3, Negative Declaration No. 96-4) And Requesting Its Certification By the California
Coastal Commission."
A motion was made by Julien, second Garofalo, to reconsider Negative Declaration No. 96-4,
General Plan Amendment No. 96-3 (Resolution No. 97-2), and Local Coastal Amendment
No. 96-2 (Resolution No. 97-3) and to request staff to re -notice these public hearings pursuant
to the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and set such hearing for the first
possible Council meeting.
In response to a question by Councilmember Harman, the Community Development Director
stated that the applicant is amenable to the proposed motion. She referred to the developer's
communication dated January 21, 1997 requesting that the second reading of Ordinance
No. 3346 on tonight's agenda proceed. The Community Development Director recommended
that the second reading of Ordinance No. 3346 go forward. The Community Development
Director informed Council that the public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 96-3,
Resolution No. 97-2, and Resolution No. 97-3 could be scheduled for the second meeting in
February.
Councilmember Harman asked how the chart came to be incorrect. Community Development
Director Fallon reported that the consultant had made a gross error in calculation.
In response to a question by Councilmember Harman, the Community Development Director
stated that at most there would be a two to four week delay for the developer to present the
project to the Coastal Commission.
The reconsideration motion made by Julien, second Garofalo, carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Julien, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: Harman
ABSENT: Green
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(City Council) Ordinance No. 3346 - Adopted - Zoning Map Amendment 96-3 - Oceancrest
Development - nlw Corner Of Palm Avenue And Seapoint Street (440.50)
The City Council considered a communication from the Community Development Department
transmitting Ordinance No. 3346 (Zoning Map Amendment 96-3 - Oceancrest Development).
Earlier in the meeting, Deputy City Clerk Maybrice Henry had announced that the following
communication on this item had been provided to the City Council:
Communication from the Community Development Director dated January 21, 1997 in
response to a request from Councilman Harman regarding Affordable Housing Units -
Required Projects (1994-1996)
In response to Councilmember Harman, the Community Development Director reported on
what each of the actions taken by Council on January 6, 1997 relative to the Oceancrest
Development encompassed. She presented reasons why a second reading can proceed on
the ordinance.
Councilmember Garofalo requested that the Council write a strong letter of recommendation
for approval to the Coastal Commission at such time as the project is forwarded to their body.
The Community Development Director informed Council that if such recommendation should
be made by Council, she would suggest that it be done following the public hearing scheduled
in February on the General Plan Amendment.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Julien, to adopt Ordinance No. 3346 following a
reading by title by the Deputy City Clerk - An Ordinance Of The City Of Huntington Beach
Amending The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code By Amending District Map 4 (Sectional Map
4-6-11) To Rezone The Real Property Generally Located At The Northwest Comer Of Palm
Avenue And Seapoint Street From RH-29-0-CZ (High Density Residential-29 Units Per Acre -
Oil Overlay -Coastal Zone) to RL-0-CZ (Low Density Residential -Oil Overlay -Coastal Zone)
(Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-3)." (Public hearing and introduction held
on January 6, 1997).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote. -
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
(City Council) Request For Brown Act Informational Seminar - Approved (110.10)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Harman dated
January 17, 1997 requesting that an informational seminar be scheduled regarding the
requirements of the Brown Act.
Councilmember Harman presented reasons for his recommendation. He stated that as a
Councilmember, he does not want to inappropriately go into closed session.
A motion was made by Harman, second Dettloff, to direct staff to schedule an informational
seminar concerning the Brown Act along the lines of the information presented in his
communication dated January 17, 1997, preferably to be conducted in the evening.
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Councilmember Garofalo stated that he had full confidence in the City Attorney to provide
advice on the matter and that this proposal is offensive to him personally.
The City Attorney reported on provisions of the Brown Act. She referred to the Brown Act and
secondary sources of the Brown Act. The City Attorney reported at length regarding the issue
stating that for the protection of the City Council and the city, she would not recommend that a
biased group conduct the seminar on the Brown Act.
In response to Councilmember Harman, the City Attorney clarified that the closed session held
regarding the gun range lease was not an example of a violation of the Brown Act. The City
Attorney also clarified matters pertaining to a recent closed session of the Personnel
Commission.
Mayor Pro Tempore Dettloff stated that she believes a workshop on the Brown Act is needed
and that she believes staff is able to provide the presentation. She stated that she would like
the public and board and commission members to participate.
The motion was amended by Councilman Harman to reflect that the informational seminar
should be conducted by an outside attorney who is an expert on the Brown Act; however, not
an attorney made available by the publisher of the Independent newspaper.
In response to a question by Councilmember Garofalo, the City Attorney stated that she could
locate such an expert attorney. Councilmember Sullivan suggested the law firm of Liebert,
Cassidy, and Frierson.
The motion as amended made by Harman, second Dettloff, to direct staff to schedule an
information seminar concerning the Brown Act; to recommend that this seminar be conducted
in the evening from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.; to invite all current members and liaisons of all
city boards and commissions as well as the City Council to attend the seminar; to welcome
members of the public. The seminar should be conducted by an outside attorney who is an
expert in matters related to the Brown Act. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
Councilmember Green arrived at the Council meeting at 9:05 p.m.
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(City Council) Request To Reproqram Community Development Block Grant Funds
(CDBG) - For Oak View Center Weekend And Holiday Hours - Approved (340.70)
The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Pro Tempore Dettloff, the Council
liaison to the Oak View Task Force, dated January 14, 1997 requesting the reprogramming of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for weekend and holiday hours which
were eliminated due to budget cuts.
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Julien, to approve reprogramming of $4,689.97 in
current year Community Development Block Grant funds to the Oak View Center from 1996-97
contingency funds to reinstate weekends and holidays and extend weekday evening hours for
recreation services at the Oak View Center. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Discussion Regarding Council Comments To Press Relative To July 4th
Activities - Enforcement By Police Department (530.10)
Councilman Garofalo referred to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times newspaper wherein
he believed that inappropriate comments had been made to the press by Councilmembers
regarding the Police Department. He stated that in 1995 and 1996, there had been a
unanimous vote of approval by Council of the Police Department's Fourth of July Action Plan.
He recommended that the Council meeting be the forum for Council comments.
Mayor Bauer presented comments on the matter, including the difficulty in ascertaining what
comments and discussions are actually made on various subjects reported in the newspaper.
Councilman Harman stated that the Council had not approved persons being arrested on their
own property.
The City Attorney informed Council that as this issue is not on the posted agenda, discussion
on the issue cannot be held pursuant to the Brown Act. Councilman Harman thanked the City
Attorney for pointing this out.
Councilman Harman stated that for some time he has been bothered by the practice of each
Councilmember, in turn, bringing up items not on the agenda. Discussion was held. The
Council presented questions of the City Attorney as to whether Council Committee reports
should also be agendized as well as the City Administrator's items under the City
Administrator's Report portion of the agenda. Councilmember Harman stated reasons he
favors Council reports being placed on the agenda. The City Attorney informed Council that
she would prepare a report on this subject.
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(City Council) Resolution No. 97-6 - Adopted As Amended - City Council Action To
Unilaterally Act To Resolve The Impasse Between City And Police Officers Association
(720.20)
The City Council considered a communication from the Administrative Services Department
transmitting Resolution No. 97-6 pertaining to the city's final position at impasse between the
city and the Police Officers' Association.
Earlier in the meeting, Deputy City Clerk Maybrice Henry had announced that the following
communication on this item had been provided to the City Council:
Communication from Councilman Green dated January 21, 1997 requesting to, if possible,
delay consideration of Agenda Item F-2 - Resolution No. 97-6 City Council Action to
Unilaterally Act to Resolve the Impasse between the City and Police Officers' Association
The City Administrator reported on the chronology of events. He also referred the City Council
to the resolution recommending Council adopt the hearing officer's recommendation with
exceptions.
Mayor Pro Tempore Dettloff presented questions to the City Administrator regarding the
compensatory time issue. The City Administrator reported that the city would pay overtime in
cash until such time as the city and the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association agree to
a compensatory time policy.
Councilmember Garofalo reviewed issues relating to this bargaining process. He stated that
he thinks the issue of compensatory time belongs in a study mode between parties for no
more than 180 days.
With the Mayor's permission, Councilmember Garofalo requested that Officer Wright, president
of the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association, approach the podium.
Richard Wright, president of the Police Officers' Association, responded to a question by
Councilmember Garofalo as to whether he feels it is prohibited to use compensatory time for
any job action in the future. Officer Wright spoke regarding the time when there had been a
perception that a job action occurred. He stated the need to resolve the compensatory time
issue.
A motion was made by Garofalo to approve the recommended action for Items No. 1 through
No. 5 and instruct the City Administrator to enter an aggressive negotiating mode on
Item No. 6 for no longer than 180 days at which time if there is no decision made, the Council
will make it, but to challenge the negotiating team that is negotiating for the Council to take the
one last remaining issue out of a two-year negotiation and a three-year period with no pay
raises and put it on the table for a more succinct debate.
Councilmember Green stated he would second the motion if the Deputy City Clerk has the
motion.
Councilmember Garofalo stated his motion had been based on the wording on Page No. 3 of
the Request for Council Action dated January 21, 1997.
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The City Administrator explained why the motion using wording from the Request for Council
Action would not accomplish the adoption of the proposal. He presented his recommendation
regarding a motion. He recommended that Dan Cassidy, attorney, Liebert, Cassidy, and
Frierson, report on how adoption of the resolution with the exception of Section No. 4, with a
stipulation on Section No. 4, would affect matters if an agreement on the compensatory time
issue could not be resolved relative to possibly causing another impasse procedure on that
item.
Mr. Cassidy and the City Attorney concurred with the interpretation of the issue by the City
Administrator on how removal of Section No. 4 of the proposed resolution would affect the
issue.
Mayor Pro Tempore Dettloff spoke at length regarding various aspects of the issue. A motion
was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Dettloff to adopt Resolution No. 97-6_ The Mayor stated
that there was already a motion on the table.
Councilmember Green asked Officer Wright and Mr. Cassidy if in two weeks the Council can
be assured that the compensatory issue can be resolved. Officer Wright stated that he and
the Police Officers' Association Board and members of the negotiating team would do their
best. He spoke in support of using every avenue available to reach an amiable resolution.
Mr. Cassidy, attorney, Liebert, Cassidy, and Frierson, stated that he did not know a way to
resolve the matter based on City Council's instructions. He stated that if the City Council
wishes to change the instruction, of course they could meet regarding the issue_
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green, to adopt Resolution No. 97-6 as amended, to
delete Section No. 4 pertaining to the issues of compensation for hours of overtime and with
the instruction that the matter be returned in 180 days to Council. The motion failed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Harman, to adopt Resolution No. 97-6 - "A
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Adopting The City's Final
Position At Impasse Between The City And The Police Offrcers'Association." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green
NOES: Julien, Garofalo
ABSENT. None
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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 to Monday, January 27, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8, Civic
Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
ATTEST:
City erk and ex-officio Clerk the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach,
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Huntington Beach, California
City Clerk/Clerk Mayor/Chairman
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