HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-08 (7)MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
5:00 P.M. - Room B-8
7:00 P.M. - Council Chamber
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Tuesday, September 8, 1998
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.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dettloff called the regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:06 p.m. in Room B-8.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Harman, Green, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo (Dettloff arrived at 5:08 p.m.)
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING STUDY SESSION & CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
ITEMS
There were no persons present to address Council regarding the study session or closed
session items scheduled on the agenda.
(CITY COUNCIL) STUDY SESSION REGARDING QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE
TRAINING PROPOSAL — PRESENTATION BY BLANCHARD GROUP (710.20)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Administrator dated September 3,
1998 titled Quality Customer Service Program.
City Administrator Silver informed the Council that Community Development Director Fallon
would head the Quality Customer Service Training Project. Community Development Director
Fallon reported on the purpose of the Quality Customer Service Training Project. She reported
on the consultant proposals which had been received by the city and the reasons why staff
would recommend at the City Council meeting of September 21, 1998 that a contract for
customer training services be approved between the city and the Blanchard Group. The
reasons included that the Blanchard Group presented the clearest path on how to improve
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customer service and the Blanchard Group would provide the city with the tools to train the
trainers.
Scott Blanchard, representing the Blanchard Group, addressed the Council and staff regarding
the importance of customer service to the city. He presented a slide report titled Raving Fans
by Ken Blanchard. He stated that the first priority is for the city to create a service vision which
needs to come from the city's leadership; to discover what the citizens want; how to train the
employees in the front line to deliver what the citizens are expecting "plus one." He explained
the meaning of "plus one." Mr. Blanchard reported further on the process which will lead to
reaching the city's goal.
Councilmember Garofalo spoke regarding his belief that positive behavior must be rewarded.
MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Green, second Sullivan, to recess the City Council to closed session
to consider the following items. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(a) to confer with
its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the city is
a party. The title of the litigation is Franks v. City of Huntington Beach — Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 78 22 68. Subject: Franks v. City of Huntington Beach. (120.80)
Closed Session — City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to confer with
its City 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: one (1). Subject: Potential Litigation Against the
City of Santa Fe Springs. (120.80)
RECONVENE
Mayor Dettloff reconvened the regular meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency in the Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL
Present: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
Absent: (Green left the Council meeting during Closed Session)
FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance were led by St. Bonaventure Boy Scout
Troop #227.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilmember Garofalo.
DEDICATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO THE MEMORY OF QUYEN NGUYEN,
HUNTINGTON BEACH ART CENTER EMPLOYEE
Mayor Dettloff dedicated this meeting of the City Council to the memory of Quyen Nguyen,
Huntington Beach Art Center employee, who died in an auto accident on August 25, 1998 on
her way to work. Mayor Dettloff informed the Council and audience of Ms. Nguyen's fine
service to the city and her dedication to the children she served at the Art Center.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCES LATE COMMUNICATIONS WHICH PERTAIN TO ITEMS ON
THE AGENDA
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Brockway announced the following late
communications regarding agenda items which had been received following distribution of the
agenda:
Council/Liaison Reports: Communication from the Acting Assistant City Administrator/Fire
Chief dated September 4, 1998 titled Goldenwest Refining Company Update and Course of
Action.
City Budget Public Hearing: Communication from the City Administrator dated September 4,
1998 titled August 101h Budget Study Session — Follow -Up
Communication from Ed Coscolluela, President of the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers
Association, Inc. dated September 9, 1998 requesting the city to allocate $75,000 to fund the
cost of construction plans for the Beach Boulevard median beautification project
Slide report from the City Administrator dated September 8, 1998 titled Preliminary Budget
1998/1999
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Consent Calendar: Revised Page 15 of the July 20, 1998 City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Minutes — Regarding the Consent For Pending Sale — Tract No. 14660 (Belmont) — PLC Land
Company
Presentation - By Mayor Shirley Dettloff to volunteer groups which last September filled
sandbags for the city to provide free of charge to residents to prepare for El Nino. Volunteers
donated 1,487 hours filling 34,350 sandbags. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition and
Appreciation to Gary Smith, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Huntington Beach
2nd Ward; Elder Jurgensen, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Huntington Beach
1st Ward; Jim Griffen, Saint Bonaventure Boy Scout Troop No. 227; and Colette Waldron,
Carden Academy Girl Scout Troop No. 866. Also being recognized is City Employee Pete Raia,
Crewleader, Building Maintenance, for the outstanding job he did in coordinating the volunteers.
(160.40)
Presentation — By Mayor Shirley Dettloff to Bob Kakuk, representative of Vietnam Veterans of
Orange County, a proclamation proclaiming the week of September 14 through 20 as POW/MIA
Recognition Week. (120.60)
Mr. Kakuk thanked the City Council for joining the 19 other cities in Orange County which flew
the POW/MIA flag year-round. Mr. Kakuk informed the Council that there are over 90,000
servicemen missing in action since World War II and 123 unaccounted for from the Cold War.
He requested that members of the community fly the POW/MIA flag during POW/MIA
Recognition Week and if they do not have this flag to fly the United States of America flag.
Mayor Dettloff read the proclamation proclaiming the week of September 14 through 20 as
POW/MIA Recognition Week.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIRGINIA SIMS informed the Council that the Firefighters' Association had raised $3,000,000
during the Jerry Lewis Telethon. She spoke regarding the fires being fought in the county by
firefighters. Ms. Sims stated that other employees do not risk their lives as do firefighters and
stated that the firefighters deserve a raise in salary.
RON DAVIS distributed materials to the City Council regarding the budget figures of the Office
of the City Attorney. He presented a slide report titled Ron's Political Agenda. He reviewed
items in his slide relative to costs for outside legal services. Mr. Davis presented a
communication dated September 8, 1998 addressed to him from Robert Sedlak, City Principal
Accountant, titled Summary of Outside Legal Services (Account 4-05).
Deputy City Attorney Sarah Lazarus responded to Mr. Davis' slide report as it pertained to
outside legal services.
In response to discussions relative to Mr. Davis again addressing Council further on this matter
during the public hearing on the budget, the Mayor and Council concurred with the procedure
reported that should be followed by the City Clerk.
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DAVID FOX informed the Council that he works with at -risk Huntington Beach youth through
the Pyles Boys' Camp. He requested that the Council consider the possibility of the water
drainage area sites being marked so that surfers can avoid these areas of the beach due to
hygiene concerns. He requested that the Council take action to limit or arrange the 35 events
held at the pier to be held in different areas of the beach including the state beach. He also
inquired as to why the amphitheater is on the north side of the pier and all the contests are on
the south side.
TONY ALVAREZ addressed the Council and presented reasons why he believes the number of
surfing events held in the city should be reduced. He stated this was the second Council
meeting at which he has made this request. He requested that the amount of events be
reduced from 35 to 20 events annually. Mr. Alvarez stated the cost of an event permit fee only
covers the cost of the lifeguards who are put in place to clear the waters. He requested that the
permit fees be raised to make up for the decrease in venues along the beaches.
TERRI COMBS-GAYOSO requested that the Council ensure that surfers have the south side of
the pier available to surf.
BILL SHAPPELL informed the Council that he believes the surfers are having their surfing
areas infringed upon by special events.
SETH MATSON informed the Council that he runs the Huntington Beach Surf Series local
event. He presented a written proposal to the Council of a proposed schedule for special
events which would, he believes, solve the problems encountered by conflicting events and
would give priority to local events at the pier. The proposal included: (1) one weekend a
month — no events at the pier (event -free weekend); (2) never have two event sites next to each
other at the same time (surfing, lifeguards, volleyball, rollerblading, etc.); and (3) give priority to
local events at the pier (for the LOCALS).
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR HAGAN, responding to Councilmember Garofalo's
request that the Community Services Department and the appropriate committee review some
of these options, stated that he would present a report.
DWIGHT DUNN informed the Council that as a review of this matter is to be made, he would
not address Council regarding the issue at this time.
The Mayor stated the process that would be followed.
ERIN GLAAB requested that the City Council approve the salary contract with the Police
Officers' Association.
Mayor Dettloff and Councilmember Harman informed Mrs. Glaab that an agreement had
already been approved with the Police Officers' Association.
MATT POSTIY extended his appreciation to Councilmember Garofalo for voting in support of
state legislation to reduce the vehicle license fees and stated that it was disappointing that
Councilmember Sullivan voted in opposition.
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Mayor Dettloff requested that the public comments not be used as a forum for politics and that
community issues on which this Council has jurisdiction be addressed.
BRAD WHITE stated that he believes the public has a right to address a public official whom
they believe has made a bad decision.
The Mayor stated this is correct if it is to the point of decisions made by the City Council.
Mr. White spoke on behalf of a commercial airport at the El Toro Marine Base. He stated that
he believes a Councilmember should remain with the City Council's position on the airport.
GREG FUNDERBURK, Captain, Fire Department, presented a slide report titled Huntington
Beach Firefighter/Paramedic Minimum Qualifications Comparison 1990/1998 Recruitments. He
stated this report substantiates some of the claims from the Huntington Beach Firefighters'
Association relative to public safety.
Mr. Funderburk questioned why the bar was lowered on the minimum qualifications to recruit
people if public safety is so important to the Council and if Council truly believes the city has
competitive wages.
Fire Chief Dolder responded to Councilmember Garofalo relative to requirements. City
Administrator Silver stated that this is a complicated issue and if the Mayor concurs, he would
like the Fire Chief to return with a memorandum.
City Administrator Silver informed the Council that Fire Chief Dolder would return with a memo
in response to the information contained in Mr. Funderburk's slide report.
SALLY ALEXANDER thanked the Council for the Pier Plaza and extended her appreciation to
Public Information Officer Barnard for running the program so frequently on Channel 3 as it is
very enjoyable.
BRIAN the public regarding the status of the LANICH, recurrent lifeguard, informed the Council
that their organization's distribution of flyers to recurrent lifeguards was well received by the
public. He spoke regarding the effect that the special events held on the beach were having on
the work of the lifeguards. He stated that the increase in a number of events was making it
more difficult to guard the beach. He spoke regarding the need of the recurrent lifeguards for a
legitimate contract.
JAMES LACY stated that with all due respect he believes it is the public's constitutional right to
name names under public comments.
Deputy City Attorney Lazarus clarified the rights of the public.
Mr. Lacy stated that he had been exposed to chemicals causing lung damage while on duty as
a firefighter. He stated his opposition to Councilmember Sullivan's attempt to take part of his
retirement away. He spoke regarding a procedure used by New York State to reach
settlement.
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Mayor Dettloff spoke regarding the intent of the Council policy is to treat everyone with respect
and run a dignified meeting.
(CITY COUNCIL) UPDATE FROM COUNCILMEMBER BAUER ON ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES OF ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
(600.40)
The City Council has considered a communication from Councilmember Bauer, City Council
representative to the OCCOG (Orange County Council of Governments), presenting an update
on the efforts of the OCCOG relative to economic development and improvement of the
county's economic base.
Councilmember Bauer reported on activities of the Orange County Council of Governments
(OCCOG) including background information on its formation. He listed the different entities
which participate in the organization and which work toward increasing the economic power of
Orange County in a cooperative fashion to form a master plan organization for Orange County.
Councilmember Sullivan thanked Councilmember Bauer for his extraordinary efforts to reach
the goal of the Orange County Council of Governments.
(CITY COUNCIL) UPDATE & REPORT FROM MAYOR DETTLOFF REGARDING COURSE OF
ACTION REGARDING OFFSHORE MARINE TERMINAL & PROPOSED REACTIVATION OF
THE GOLDENWEST OIL TANK FARM AT NEWLAND STREET AND PACIFIC COAST
HIGHWAY (520.30)
The City Council considered a communication from the Acting Assistant City Administrator/Fire
Chief Dolder dated September 4, 1998 titled Goldenwest Refining Company Update and
Course of Action. This communication had been announced earlier during the meeting as a
late communication by the City Clerk.
Fire Chief Dolder presented a staff report. He reviewed the aforementioned communication.
Fire Chief Dolder's staff report included background information, broader issues, specifics,
alternatives, short-term actions, and long-term actions on which information on each of these
topics is set forth in said communication. Fire Chief Dolder informed the Council that he will be
meeting with representatives of CENCO Company on September 9, 1998.
WEST ORANGE COUNTY CITIES ECONOMIC REPORT PRESENTED BY THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Silver presented a report regarding the coalition of nine Orange County cities
formed to develop a West Orange County cities economic development strategy to complement
the Orange County Council of Governments.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT REGARDING DUKE'S RESTAURANT AND CHIMAYO'S
RESTAURANT
City Administrator Silver reported on the planned opening on September 11, 1998 of Duke's
Restaurant. He informed Council that it will be a fundraiser for Project Self -Sufficiency. He
stated the opening of Chimayo's will soon follow.
(CITY COUNSEL) PUBLIC HEARING — PROPOSED UPDATE TO THE SECOND YEAR OF
THE CITY'S TWO-YEAR BUDGET COVERING FY 1997/98 AND FY 1998/99 — PUBLIC
HEARING CONTINUED OPEN TO SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 (320.20)
Mayor Dettloff stated that this was the time set for a public hearing regarding the city budget for
1998/99 of $213,249,981 including proposed General Fund Expenditures of $109,793,897
which is a 1.0% increase above the 1997/98 budget. The $213.2 million total recommended
budget does not include some carryover items and additional changes that will be presented to
the City Council on September 21, 1998. These additional carryover projects such as the
developer -funded fire station construction project of $3.3 million were budgeted in 1997/98, but
the budgeted funds will not be expended until 1998/99.
The recommended total budget of $213,174,981 for 1998/99 includes changes to the second
year (1998/99) of the two-year budget summarized as follows (See Budget Message for
details):
New Capital Expenses — For the following projects:
$ 6,300,000
Police Dispatch System
$ 2,000,000
Emergency Street Maintenance Repairs
1,200,000
Emergency Sewer System Maintenance Repairs
1,000,000
Information Systems Replacement Costs
1,700,000
City Hall Roof Replacement/Rehabilitation Project
400,000
Salary/Benefit Increases — Implementation of agreements
Outside Legal Costs — Correction to budget for 1998/99
FireMed Enterprise Fund Capital Expenses — One-time costs
Helicopter Replacement Costs — Replacement approved in 1997/98
Revenue Related New Costs — See summary in Budget Message
Other Changes (net) — See details in section following Budget Message
Total Recommended New Appropriations
2,739,177
600,000
734,250
274,000
2,067,880
823,743
$13,539,050
The complete update to the Two -Year Budget Proposal can be obtained or reviewed by the
public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, in the City Clerk's Office at City
Hall, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach. Copies of the proposed budget are also available
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for public review at the city's Central Library located at 7111 Talbert Avenue (Goldenwest Street
and Talbert Avenue) and all branch libraries.
City Administrator Silver stated that Page No. 4 of the Request For Council Action which does
not contain significant information has just been distributed to the City Council in order for the
budget material to be complete. City Administrator Silver referred to a communication dated
September 4, 1998 titled August 10m Budget Study Session — Follow -Up as well as the
communication from Ed Coscolluela, President of the Auto Dealers Association, dated
September 8, 1998.
These communications and the City Administrator's Slide Report titled Preliminary Budget
1998/1999 had been announced earlier in the meeting under Late Communications by the City
Clerk.
City Administrator Silver presented a detailed report on the proposed update to the second year
of the city's two-year budget. He utilized his slide report.
Councilmember Bauer requested that staff report back on the possible roof leakage at the
Central Library.
Councilmember Garofalo requested that the report be revised relative to where the money is to
be derived relative to Chart No. 11 — Fire Med Capital Expenditures. Councilmember Garofalo
stated that the budget should reflect that the Home Depot item pertains only to the expansion
increment. He requested a figure be placed in the budget relative to the DAIWO Auto Dealer.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he believes it is important to project beyond the years
2002-2003.
Mayor Dettloff declared the public hearing open.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and
posted.
The City Clerk announced that the following late communications had been received:
Communication from the City Administrator dated September 4, 1998 titled August 10" Budget
Study Session — Follow -Up
Communication from Ed Coscolluela, President of the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers
Association, Inc. dated September 9, 1998 requesting the city allocate $75,000 to fund the cost
of construction plans for the Beach Boulevard median beautification project
Slide report from the City Administrator dated September 8, 1998 titled Preliminary Budget
1998/1999
RICK EVANS, representing the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Association, informed the Council
that he believes the medians on Beach Boulevard must be fixed. He requested $75,000 to fund the
cost of construction plans for the Beach Boulevard Median Beautification Project. He stated that
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during the budget presentation, he came to understand what a tough job the City Council has to
prepare a city budget.
Councilmember Bauer asked City Administrator Silver about the feasibility of improving the
medians and the City Administrator reported.
Councilmember Harman presented questions regarding Ron Davis' presentation on the City
Attorney budget which was made during the public comments portion of the Agenda.
The City Clerk clarified that the hearing was not closed and is to be continued open to
September 21, 1998.
Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services Director Franz reported on the budget item
referred to by Ron Davis during public comments. He stated that clarification to the budget
document would be made. City Administrator Silver stated that staff would return at the next
meeting with the figures.
Police Chief Lowenberg responded to Councilmember Harman's questions regarding funding for
the helicopter program including information regarding funds from the Abandoned Vehicle Program
Police Chief Lowenberg stated that the city has not been able to take delivery as yet on the new
helicopter. City Administrator Silver stated that figures relative to the Abandoned Vehicle Program
would be presented.
Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding aspects of the proposed budget.
City Administrator Silver presented information on the financial impact on the city from a residential
project being built at the Bolsa Chica including the effect of one-time revenue to the city from a
development against long-term costs to the city for services to those residences.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bauer, second Garofalo, to continue the public hearing on
the second year of the city's two-year budget to the September 21, 1998 Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR — ITEM REMOVED
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE OPERATIONAL REVIEW OF
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED BY DMG ASSOCIATES & APPROVED
IMPLEMENTATION
The City Council considered a communication from Police Chief Lowenberg recommending that the
City Council approve as amended the recommendations on the operational review of the Police
Department conducted by DMG Associates and that Council also approve implementation of these
recommendations.
Councilmember Harman stated the recommendations with which he disagreed. He questioned the
assignment of a police officer to serve as School Resource Officer as he believes the school district
should be paying this cost as the return of truant students to school provides funds to the school
rather than to the city. Police Chief Lowenberg stated that he had spoken with Dr. Roper,
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Huntington Beach Union High School District, and that he will speak with other school district
representatives. The Police Chief stated that he would appreciate Council discussing this subject
with school officials as opportunities for discussion may arise. City Administrator Silver stated that
a report on these efforts would be made to Council. Councilmember Harman stated that he
believed the citizen's complaint response form could be made more user-friendly for the public. He
stated that he would present suggestions in this regard to the Police Chief. Councilmember
Harman stated that he agreed with a consultant that a civilian employee should be placed in a
technical position and requested that the Police Chief study this matter further. He stated one other
area in which he agreed with the consultant is relative to the elimination of two police lieutenants.
Police Chief Lowenberg reported on Councilmember Harman's comments at the request of
Councilmember Harman. Councilmember Sullivan stated that he believes a wonderful result of the
study is that Council has a better understanding of the Police Department. Councilmember Sullivan
stated that he believes the study process has been very positive.
City Administrator Silver reported.
Councilmember Bauer stated that he believes the amount of time for truancy should be calculated
but that he believes police presence on school campus for behavior problems should not be
eliminated.
Councilmember Julien congratulated the Police Chief on his department. At Councilmember
Julien's request, the Police Chief reported on the benefits of police officer presence at the school
campus. He presented examples including the opportunity for police officers to counsel children to
go to school.
A motion was made by Councilmember Harman, second Sullivan, to approve as amended the
recommendations on the operational review of the Police Department conducted by DMG
Associates and further to approve implement of the revised recommendations. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Green
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED
On motion by Bauer, second Harman, Council approved the following Consent Calendar
items as recommended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green (Sullivan and Garofalo out of room)
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(CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) MINUTES (120.65) - Approved and adopted the
minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned regular meeting of July 14, 1998,
regular meetings of July 20, 1998 and August 3, 1998, adjourned regular meetings of August 10,
1998 and August 11, 1998 and regular meeting of August 17, 1998, as written and on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
(CITY COUNCIL) REJECTED ALL BIDS — AUTHORIZED TO READVERTISE — HAZARD
ELIMINATION SAFETY (HES) PROGRAM — TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT
SPRINGDALE STREETIWARNER AVENUE AND BOLSA CHICA STREET/HEIL AVENUE —
CC-1086 & 1088 (600.55) - Rejected all bids received from LA Signal and from DBX and
authorized the Director of Public Works to readvertise the project.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-66 APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION
PLAN CHANGES (700.10) - Adopted Resolution No. 98-66 — "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach to Amend the City's Classification Plan by Adding the Eleven
(11) New Classifications and Deleting Six (6) Classifications as follows: Additions: Aerial Tree
Trimmer, Equipment Operator (Beaches), Equipment Operator (Grader), Equipment Operator
(Landscape), Equipment Operator (Parks), Equipment Operator (Sewers), Equipment Operator
(Streets), Equipment Operator (Traffic), Equipment Operator (Water), Irrigation Specialist, and
Pest Control Specialist. Deletions: Equipment Operator, Automated Irrigation Worker,
Chemical Applicator, Tree Trimmer Aerial, Equipment Operator -Traffic, and Equipment
Operator -Heavy.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CLASSIFICATION &
COMPENSATION STUDY (700.30) - Approved recommendations that the attached Request
For Proposals be submitted to consulting firms or qualified individuals experienced in
conducting municipal classification studies involving city non -sworn classifications.
(CITY COUNCIL) ACCEPTED PROGRESS REPORT ON THE MOBILE HOME ADVISORY
BOARD (��- Received, reviewed and filed the report and accepted the Progress Report
on the Mobile Home Advisory Board as complete.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 14134 AND
ACCEPTED THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — SEACLIFF PARTNERS/SURFCREST — S/E
CORNER OF SEAPOINT STREET AND PALM AVENUE (420.60) - 1. Accepted the improvements
constructed and dedicated for public use within Tract No. 14134 ; and 2. Released Faithful
Performance/Labor & Material Bond No. B96-013266 (Ulico Casualty Company) and Monument
Bond No. B96-013267 (Ulico Casualty Company) pursuant to California Government Code Section
66466.7(b); and 3. Accepted Subdivision Maintenance/Warranty Bond No. B96-013266 (Ulico
Casualty Company); the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of improvements, and
instructed the City Clerk to file the bond with the City Treasurer; and 4. Instructed the City Clerk to
notify the developer, Seacliff Partners of this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the bonding
company, Ulico Casualty Company, of this action; and 5. Instructed the City Clerk to record the
"Notice of Acceptance of Public Improvements" (attached) with the Orange County Recorder.
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(CITY COUNCIL) ACCEPTED THE SYCAMORE AVENUE SEWER PROJECT; CC-1045 AND
APPROVED THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION — SANCON ENGINEERING, INC.
(600.60) — Accepted the Sycamore Avenue Sewer Project completed by Sancon Engineering at a
final cost of $39,580 and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County
Recorder's Office.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED LOW BID - BEACH BOULEVARD WATERLINE CROSSINGS
PROJECT; CC-1091 — GUENO DEVELOPMENT CO. — APPROVED SAMPLE CONTRACT
(600.75) —1. Approved the lowest responsive/responsible bid submitted by the Gueno
Development Company, Incorporated, for the Beach Boulevard Waterline Crossings Project,
CC-1091; and 2. Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an appropriate
construction contract in the amount of $184,841; and 3. Authorized the Public Works Director
to expend a total of $208,326 including the contract amount of $184,842, anticipated
construction change orders of $18,485 and supplemental expenditures of $5,000.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE OLD TOWN SEWER
PROJECT — PHASE 1; CC-1096 — AUTHORIZED ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS — APPROVED
SAMPLE CONTRACT (600.60) - 1. Approved the attached sample contract subject to award of
contract to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, and 2. Approved final plans and
specifications, and directed the City Clerk to advertise the Old Town Sewer Project -Phase 1 for
bid.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-62 MODIFYING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — (SIDE
LETTER) (720.20) — Adopted Resolution No. 98-62 — "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach Modifying the M.O. U. Between the City of Huntington Beach and the
Huntington Beach Firefighter's Association, "with Side Letter attached to allow Paramedic
reorganization and Captain/Paramedics Y-Rating.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED GLENCOE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
CCA081 —APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS & AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT
CONSTRUCTION BIDS — APPROVED SAMPLE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (600.50) —
1. Approved plans and specifications, and authorized the Director of Public Works to solicit
bids for the Glencoe Avenue Street Improvement Project, CC-1081, and 2. Approved the
attached sample contract subject to award of contract to lowest responsive/responsible bidder.
(CITY COUNCIL) ACCEPTED THE IMPROVEMENTS & APPROVED NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR SLURRY SEAL OF VARIOUS LOCAL STREETS — MSC-396 —
PAVEMENT COATING COMPANY (600.90) — Accepted the improvements for the slurry
sealing of various local streets completed by Pavement Coating Company for a final contract
cost of $261,486.20 and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
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(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED ADDITIONAL STREET OVERLAYS - (TEN STREETS) —
MSC-397 — APPROVED ADDITIONAL CHANGE ORDER FUNDS TO ALL AMERICAN
ASPHALT CONTRACT (600.90) — Approved an addition of $126,747.72 in change order funds
to the All American Asphalt contract of August 17, 1998 for the overlay of ten additional streets
as part of the current residential street overlay contract-MSC-397 with All American Asphalt
(Additional street overlay list attached).
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED THE SELECTION OF GRADIENT ENGINEERS, INC. AND
THE DESIGN BUILD CONTRACT FOR THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL
AND REPLACEMENT AT THE WATER OPERATIONS YARD; CC-1058 (600.80) —
1. Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached design/build
contract with Gradient Engineers, Incorporated, for a fee of $226,132 to provide design/build
construction services for the Water Division's Underground Storage Tank Removal and
Replacement Project; and 2. Authorized the Public Works Director to expend a total of
$275,000 which includes the above contract amount of $116,132, estimated construction
contingencies of $23,000 and supplemental expenditures of $25,868.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE HBTV-3 TO TELEVISE AS A
PUBLIC SERVICE A CITY COUNCIL AND CITY ATTORNEY CANDIDATES' FORUM
SPONSORED BY THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF ORANGE (160.10) — As a public
service, authorized HBTV-3 to proceed with scheduling the live telecast from the Huntington
Beach City Council Chambers of the League of Women Voters of Orange Coast sponsored City
Council and City Attorney Candidates' Forum. Further, authorized HBTV-3 to playback the
Forum in accordance with the attached playback schedule (Attachment No. 2).
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED NAMING MUNICIPAL BEACH BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATH
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH OCEAN STRAND (930.20) — Approved the name of The
Huntington Beach Ocean Strand for marketing purposes for the city's bicycle/pedestrian path
along the municipal beach.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED FINAL REPORT (GRANT NO. 5096-221) FOR RAINBOW
DISPOSAL COMPANY MRF (MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY) — ACCEPTED PAYMENT
OF RETENTION FUNDS FROM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
(340.80) - Approved the attached "Final Report" (Grant No. 5096-221) dated
September 8, 1998, and accepted a payment of $1,812.67 in retention funds from the
Department of Conservation.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED 1997/98 ANNUAL REPORT — HB AUTO DEALER BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 98-63 TO LEVY AN
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 — SETS PUBLIC HEARING FOR
9/21/98 (460.30) —1. Approved the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Business Improvement
District Annual Report for FY 1997/98; and 2. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 98-63, a
Resolution of the City of Huntington Beach to levy an annual assessment to fund improvements
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for the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Business Improvement District for FY 1998/99 and
request the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Advisory Board to revise the budget, Exhibit A3, to
reflect the deletion of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America from the BID; and 3. Directed the City
Clerk to schedule public hearing to be held September 21, 1998, and send copies of the
Resolution, BID Boundary Map, and assessment formula to each business to be assessed. A
memorandum had been distributed by the Economic Development Director dated September 2,
1998 transmitting a budget revision to reflect the withdrawal of Mitsubishi from the BID.
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-64 — APPROVAL OF TAX REVENUE
ANTICIPATION NOTES (TRAN): FY 1998/99 (330.70) — Adopted Resolution No. 98-64
authorizing the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, 'A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Providing for the Issuance and Sale of
1998199 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes Therefor."
(CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) AUTHORIZED SALE AND TRANSFER OF
OWNERSHIP: OCEAN VIEW ESTATES (7051) ELLIS AVENUE) MOBILE HOME UNIT
NO.42 — B. STONE TO R. PASSERO — APPROVED OVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY & B. STONE (600.30) —1. Authorized the sale of Ocean View Estates Space No. 42 by
Betty Stone to Mr. Robert Passero for $25,000, and approved the attached OVE lease
agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Mr. Stone and authorized execution by
the Mayor and City Clerk Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Tenant for
Occupancy of Space in Ocean View Estates Mobilehome Park, and 2. Authorized the
Economic Development Director to execute documents necessary to deliver $34,743.89 to
Express Escrow Company as the Agency's gap payment (Escrow instructions attached).
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CIVIC
SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (600.10) — Approved and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of
the Professional Services Contract Between Civic Solutions, Inc. and the City of Huntington
Beach to Provide Consultant Services For Senior Project Management Services as prepared by
the City Attorney for professional planning services (Attachment No. 1).
(CITY COUNCIL) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-65 — RELATIVE TO OFFICE OF
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING GRANT TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
(340.80) — Adopted Resolution No. 98-65 - 'A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Authorizing Implementation of the Huntington Beach Collaboration: Violence
Against Women. "
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3401 —
ADVERTISEMENT ON PUBLIC SERVICE ITEMS WITHIN THE LANDSCAPE CORRIDORS
(640.10) — Ordinance No. 3401 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 12.36 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Benches, Telephone
Booths and Other Public Service Items." (To allow bus shelter and bench advertising to
continue within the General Plan Landscape Corridors.)
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Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services Director Franz presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Bauer, second Sullivan, to approve the introduction of Ordinance
No. 3401 after City Clerk reads by title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3403 — PERTAINING
TO THE AIRPORT BOARD (640.10) — Ordinance No. 3403 —'An Ordinance of the City of
Huntington Beach Deleting Chapter 2.105 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Pertaining
to Airport Board." (Required to officially disband the old airport board.)
Management Assistant Pat Dapkus presented a staff report.
A motion was made by Harman, second Sullivan, to approve the introduction of Ordinance
No. 3403 after City Clerk reads by title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Green
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3404 — RELATING TO
SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR WATER SERVICES (640.10) — Ordinance No. 3404 — "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 14.12 Entitled 'Fees, Rates and Deposits'."
City Treasurer Freidenrich presented a staff report.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he hopes the survey results in a fair standard of credit
worthiness criteria.
In response to Councilmember Garofalo, the City Treasurer reported on how the refund
process would work. She stated that her office has had very good response from the citizens
and they have been very understanding. She reported that she was meeting with the City
Attorney's Office relative to ensuring that there are no other laws that have been overlooked.
A motion was made by Bauer, second Sullivan, to approve the introduction of Ordinance
No. 3404 after City Clerk reads by title. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Green
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In response to Councilmember Garofalo, City Administrator Silver stated that a report would be
returned to Council on this subject.
Councilmember Bauer stated that the responsibility in this matter ultimately is that of the City
Council.
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO BE ABSENT — MAYOR
PRO TEM GREEN (120.40)
The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Pro Tern Green requesting
permission to be absent from the City Council meeting of September 8, 1998.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sullivan, second Garofalo, to approve the request
made by Mayor Pro Tern Green for permission to be absent from the September 8, 1998
Council meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green
(CITY COUNCIL) APPROVED CITY COUNCIL NOMINATION OF COUNCILMEMBER
HARMAN AS THE COUNTY OF ORANGE SECOND SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT'S
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (120.20)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Bauer recommending that
the City Council nominate and support Councilmember Tom Harman as the representative to
the Orange County Transportation Authority from the County of Orange Second Supervisorial
District.
Councilmember Bauer presented reasons why he had placed this subject on the agenda.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bauer, second Sullivan, to nominate and support the
appointment of Councilmember Tom Harman as the Second Supervisorial District's
representative on the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Councilmember Garofalo stated reasons why he believed this position requires a person who is
in an enabling position. Councilmember Sullivan presented reasons why he believed
Councilmember Harman is very electable to this position.
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Mayor Dettloff reported regarding the procedures by which Councilmembers are nominated.
Councilmember Harman spoke regarding how it became apparent a number of years ago how
Orange County Transportation Authority money has not been flowing into the City of Huntington
Beach for projects such as the Gothard/Hoover Corridor. He stated that his motive for seeking
appointment to the Orange County Transportation Authority is to obtain the city's fair share of
OCTA disbursements.
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The motion made by Councilmember Bauer, second Sullivan, carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan
NOES: Julien, Garofalo
ABSENT: Green
TIME FRAME FOR POSTING POLITICAL SIGNS — CONTINUED TO JANUARY, 1999
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Garofalo regarding the
portion of the sign code that allows placement of political signs on public property up to 75 days
prior to an election.
Councilmember Garofalo stated reasons why he would bring this item back in January, 1999.
(CITY COUNCIL) REPORT TO BE PRESENTED REGARDING FUNDS FOR INTERNET
ACCESS AND INTERNAL CONNECTIONS TO LIBRARIES AND ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY SCHOOLS (120.90)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Garofalo informing Council
that on May 7, 1997 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established a $2.25
billion annual fund to support telecommunications services, internet access, and internal
connections to libraries and elementary and secondary schools. These funds are being
distributed on a first -come basis until there are only $250 million in the fund remaining. At that
point, only the most economically disadvantaged schools and libraries would qualify for funding.
Councilmember Garofalo presented reasons why he had placed this item on the agenda.
City Library Director Hayden informed Council that his department had applied for this grant in
March, 1998. Discussion was held between the City Librarian and Council. The City Librarian
informed Council that he would report further to Council on the matter at a later date.
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ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
A motion was made by Bauer, second Harman, to adjourn the regular meetings of the City
Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach at 10:20 p.m. to
Monday, September 14, 1998 in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,
California. The motion carried unanimously.
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