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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-23MINUTES CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 5:00 PM - Council Chamber Civic Center, 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 23, 1997 A video tape recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bauer called the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The Mayor requested Deputy City Clerk Henry to call the roll. CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL Present: Julien, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo Absent: Harman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Green. LATE COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, Deputy City Clerk Henry announced the following late communications regarding Agenda Items which had been received following distribution of the agenda: Request for Council Action from the City Attorney's Office dated June 23, 1997 regarding street closures in connection with Fourth of July Celebration activities Slide presentation from the Public Works Department dated June 23, 1997 regarding the Sewer Maintenance Fee Program Slide presentation from the Administrative Services Department dated June 23, 1997 regarding the Budget Study Session IV Page 2 - Council/Agency Minutes - 06/23/97 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION OR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS CHUCK SHEID spoke in support of a major assessment for the improvement of the Wastewater System. He spoke in opposition to classing current, on -going expenditures for wastewater needs as a new fund, creating a new enterprise fund, and indirect costs to monitor subcontract. TOM LOGAN, Bolsa Chica Land Trust and Citizen's Bureau of Investigation representative, spoke regarding city compliance with State Proposition 218 and in opposition to water fund surcharges and transfers of money from the Water Fund to the General Fund. CITY ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS The City Administrator stated that he would address public comments at the time the Sewer Fees are discussed as part of the Budget. The City Administrator announced that Proposition 218 would be addressed at the July 21, 1997 Council meeting. (CITY COUNCIL) RESOLUTION NO. 97-40 - AUTHORIZES STREET CLOSURES FOR FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS - ADOPTED The City Council considered a communication from the City Attorney's Office dated June 23, 1997 transmitting Resolution No. 97-40 for Council's consideration. The City Attorney reported that the resolution was prepared in conjunction with the Police Department and Community Services Department and identified the specific streets and times during which the streets would be closed. A motion was made by Harman, seconded by Julien, seconded by Green, to adopt Resolution No. 97-40 - "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Authorizing Closures For The Fourth Of July." The motion carried by roll call vote with Harman absent. (CITY COUNCIL) STUDY SESSION - STATUS AND REVIEW OF THE CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997-99 - INCLUDES REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM REPORT DATED JUNE 23, 1997 - INCLUDES SEWER MAINTENANCE FEE PROGRAM REPORT DATED JUNE 23, 1997 (320.20) The City Administrator presented a slide report titled Budget Study Session --June 23, 1997. The City Administrator covered the impact of the state "take -away" on cities, review of long- term and short-term financial objectives, Preliminary Budget Review 1997-98, revenue and expense estimates, un-funded needs, recommendations, and a timetable. Other information contained in the slide report included City of Huntington Beach major revenues compared to major expenses and the property tax distribution of the basic 1 % property tax levy which 06/23/97 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 3 demonstrated that the city receives 15.6% of the 1 % property tax levy. The allocation of Huntington Beach sales tax revenue was displayed on a slide together with Self -Insurance Fund cash reserve projections; financial objectives which are not being met, including adequate funding for replacement of vehicles, computer systems, and other equipment; increase in service demands; maintenance; and sewer repair replacement. The City Clerk arrived at the meeting at 6:00 p.m. The Police Chief reported on the need for replacement of police vehicles. Howard Zelefsky, Planning Director, in response to Councilmember Garofalo, reported on the cost of a Conditional Use Permit for various size projects. Councilmember Garofalo requested that the City Administrator look into working with the Orange County Sanitation District to take over the city's facilities. The City Administrator reported on the fact that the Orange County Sanitation District would take over city facilities but not the city's liabilities. Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff stated that discussion had already begun with the Orange County Sanitation District regarding city impact on their facilities and also how to reduce city cost. She stated that the system would have to be repaired and well -maintained before the Orange County Sanitation District would take it over. Councilmember Garofalo requested the City Administrator to return with a breakdown relative to property tax as it relates to each city in Orange County. The City Administrator responded that he would prepare a report. Councilmember Garofalo stated that he would like to see in the coming months an economic, growth impact graph regarding the best "guesstimate" as to what the City Council has done in the past 30 months relative to property tax benefits to the city as a result of the city bringing in industries such as Sharp Electronics, Air Tech, Edwards 21-Plex, Dynamic Kitchen, proposed Waterfront, Pier Plaza, and Holly-Seacliff. Councilmember Garofalo asked if the procedure for determination of the transfer of the 5% reserve is a Council policy or a staff policy. The City Administrator informed Councilmember Garofalo that it is Council policy. The Mayor stressed the fact that the property tax does not begin to support the services required by the city. He stated that the revenue benefit to the city of the $100 million of increased property valuation pays for approximately two police officers. The Mayor referred to the measure approved by the voters last November and stated that he would like to see some kind of self-supporting (to a degree) youth complex built into the city budget. Discussion was held regarding the types of self-supporting projects which have been offered thus far. The Mayor stated that he believes the Council should be involved in reviewing in some detail proposed projects. The City Administrator responded to Councilmember Green's questions regarding Slide No. 19, inquiring whether it pertained to Enterprise Operations and was informed that there were representative examples including the proposed Hazardous Materials Program [(CUPA) Certified Unified Provider Agency] which will be a separate enterprise fund; also the Special [s1.1 Page 4 - Council/Agency Minutes - 06/23/97 Events Fund. The City Administrator replied to Councilmember Green that staff is working toward separating these funds and keeping them independent of the General Fund. Councilmember Julien presented questions relative to a breakdown of the property tax and Deputy City Administrator -Administrative Services Director Franz and the City Administrator reported on the provisions of Proposition 218 and other items such as Mello -Roos taxation which is a landowner imposed tax which also applies to future residents of a Mello -Roos project. The Mayor reported that Proposition 13 did not affect previous indebtedness such as bonds, school bonds, etc. Deputy City Administrator -Administrative Services Director Franz reported that retirement indebtedness and school and county indebtedness paid by city residents and some Sanitation District fees collected are reflected on the property tax bills. The Mayor responded to Councilmember Julien that the bonded indebtedness reflected on the property tax bills prior to Proposition 13 was not affected by the proposition. Discussion was held between Mayor Pro Tem Dettloff and the City Administrator regarding what he believes the anticipated annual growth will be. He stated that he believes 1.75% to 2.5% growth increase will be realized; however, he referred to the great infrastructure needs of the city and stated that at some point the city will be built out; that even with building the services required by growth cost a great deal and some time are not worth it except for commercial and retail building. The Fire Chief, in response to the City Administrator, reported on the savings from the Fire Dispatch. The Public Works Director reported on the effect of contracting out some of the landscaping and tree -trimming maintenance. The City Administrator reported that the Police Department was currently maintaining radios of other cities and also charging for keeping jail inmates of other cities in the city jail. The Public Works Director reported on his department's slide report relative to the Sewer Maintenance Fee Program. He referred to a video slide which showed an 81 year old sewer pipe deterioration problem in various downtown blocks, including 11th Street, 6th Street, 8th Street, and 9th Street. Discussion was held between Councilmember Garofalo and the Public Works Director regarding the fact that sewer fees pay for only the development for which the sewer is required. Councilmember Garofalo stated that he believes the feasibility of having a sewer replacement fee on the neighborhood receiving benefit should be explored. The Public Works Director reviewed Slides 2 through 12 including photos of the deteriorating downtown sewers. The slide presentation was interrupted for the Public Works Director to respond to Councilmember Green regarding the reference in the slide report to public safety as it affects the ocean water and the public. The Public Works Director reported that the county performs testing and there has not been a problem thus far. - 87 06/23/97 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes - Page 5 Discussion was held between Councilmember Garofalo and the Public Works Director regarding the percent of proposed increase--$7.36 per month to each property owner --and the feasibility of adding it to the Water Enterprise Fund. It was stated that $7.36 per month would pay for the full needs of maintenance, repair, and replacement of the sewer system. MOTION TO CONSIDER ITEM THAT WAS NOT KNOWN BEFORE AGENDA WAS POSTED A motion was made by Julien, second Green that, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, Subsection B, Subsection 2, the City of Huntington Beach determines that the need to take action on the subject of deferring to July 21, 1997 the Bolsa Chica Fire Services Agreement (In Concept) which is scheduled for the July 7, 1997 Council meeting arose subsequent to the agenda being posted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Julien, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: Harman REQUEST THAT PROPOSED (IN CONCEPT) BOLSA CHICA FIRE SERVICES DELIVERY AGREEMENT BE DEFERRED TO JULY 21, 1997 Councilmember Julien requested if possible that the Proposed (In Concept) Bolsa Chica Fire Services Delivery Agreement be deferred to July 21, 1997. On motion by Green, second, Sullivan Council approved rescheduling the Proposed (In Concept) Bolsa Chica Fire Services Delivery Agreement to the July 21, 1997 Council meeting contingent upon the Fire Chief receiving information from the County of Orange that such a time extension is possible. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Julien, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo NOES: None ABSENT: Harman MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - APPROVED (120.80) A motion was made by Garofalo, second Julien, to recess the City Council to closed session to consider the following item. The motion carried by unanimous vote with Councilmember Harman absent. 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 Page 6 - Council/Agency Minutes - 06/23/97 Employees' Organization, Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association, and Surf City Lifesaving Employees' Association. (120.80) RECONVENE The Mayor reconvened the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency in the Council Chamber. ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Mayor adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the . Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to the adjourned regular meetings to be held on Monday, June 30, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms C and D, Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California. ATTEST: . /.�4 � &� a � City Clerk/Clerk 4�� 4R-4�� City CI rk and ex-officio Clerk ofThe City Council of the City of Huntington Beach and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach, California PWAII 94Z4411-1 Mayor/Chairman