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City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City Of Huntington Beach
Adjourned Regular Meeting
2:00 P.M. - Room B-8
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Friday, June 9, 2000
An audiotape of the meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Call To Order
Mayor Pro Tern Harman called the regular adjourned meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 2:03 p.m. in Room B-8.
City Council — Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present Sullivan, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer (Green arrived at 2:08 p.m.)
Absent Julien, Garofalo
Public Comments Regarding. Closed Session Agenda Items
Debbie Cook informed Council that she is speaking to remind City Council of the potential
conflict of interest involving certain Councilmembers: She stated that she has not yet heard
from the Mayor regarding his alleged involvement, and recommended that questions directed to
him be put in writing. Ms. Cook inquired as to why, the City Attorney's Office has not conducted
its own investigation, and stated that this should be considered.
Eileen Murphy stated that she only has one inquiry to direct to Mayor Pro Tern Harman and
Councilmember Sullivan: if they had received a response from Mayor Garofalo. The answer
was they had not.
James Lane spoke regarding the Fair Political Practices Commission and its ruling relative to
Councilmembers being permitted to vote on issues during an on -going conflict of interest
investigation. He also cautioned City Council to be prudent on their selection of an appraiser to
conduct negotiations on the Main Street properties, one of that evening's Closed Session
agenda items. Mr. Lane stated he considers Laurain and Associates to be conservative, and
suggested that the Redevelopment Agency consider obtaining an independent appraiser.
Motion to Recess to Closed Session
A motion was made by Green, second Sullivan to recess to Closed Session on the following
items. The motion carried unanimously with all present.
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June 9, 2000 - Council/Agency Agenda - Page 2
(Redevelopment Agency) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 5
to give instructions to the Agency's negotiator, David Biggs, 49ary
Mulligan, Frank Alfonso, George Draper, Ronald Ma se, and Vicdt'orriia Jeatne'Lane with Gary
concerning the purchase of the property located at 117 Main Street, 119 Main Street
Price 121 Main Street, 123 Main Street, 125-127 Main Street. Instruction will concern: Pri
terms of payment (400.50) and
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government code Section 54957.6 to meet
its designated representatives William Osness, Personnel Director; Daniel Cassidy, Esquire
Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson and Richard Whitmore, Esquire of Whitmore Jo with
regarding labor relations matters — q e of
meet and confer with the following employee
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organizations: HBFA (120.80)
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting - Reconvened at 3:45 p.m.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present Julien, Sullivan, 6. Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer (Garofalo arrived at 4:3
Absent None p m:)
City Council) Presentation of Proposals Re: City Charter Amendment Relative
to
Infrastructure Improvements and Presentation of Infrastructure Advisory Committee
Follow-up to Interim Report to City Council —Staff Directed to Prepare Establishme
Infrastructure Fund — Motion Failed to Adopt Charter Amendment for the nt of
November 7, 2000 Ballot (840.20)
The City Council considered a communication from City Councilmembers Shirley
Peter Green (liaisons to the Infrastructure Advisory Committee — IAC) transmitting the IAC
(Follow-up to the Interim Report to the City Council) dated June 1 200 Dettloff and
Council liaison members are three proposals for City Council consideration.0 Commutted nicthe
ation
dated June 6, 2000 from the City Clerk is included. n
Councilmember Dettloff commended the IAC Board members on the efforts the
the Interim Report period through the present that included tours - an extra step she stated the
members took — in order to make the community aware of the cit 's need y put forth during
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program fund. Councilmember Dettloff informed Council that although the board mefrmbersastructure
from diverse backgrounds, they came together with a common purpose. She expressed her
thanks on behalf of Councilmember Green.
Councilmember Green informed Council. that an infrastructure fund is absolutely essential and
spoke regarding the need for appropriating a budget from the General Fund at the 14.95% f xe
rate that the IAC Board recommends. Councilmember Green complimented the Board for its d
excellent report.
Considerable discussion followed on the exhibits that are part of the communication distributed
for Council consideration on the Charter amendments. ted
Mayor Pro Tern Harman expressed his concern relative to being "locked in" at the fixed rate
and the impact of this permanent change to the Charter to future Councils. He stated that his
concern is also in anticipation of fluctuations in the economy such as recessions. '
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Councilmember Bauer stated that the introduction of an oversight committee, an intermediary
between the IAC Board and Council that is being proposed as part of the Charter amendment
could foster a lack of trust between the voter and Council. He stated that he would not like to
see a measure placed prematurely on the ballot that has not been drafted in final form.
Councilmember Bauer referred to Exhibit 2 relative to income and expense items that he stated
had not yet been reviewed by staff. He inquired as to why he had not received a response to
the letter he had written to the IAC Board relative to these concerns.
Councilmember Dettloff responded that Councilmember Bauer's letter had been received and
viewed favorably by the Board. She stated that the Board has taken into account economic
fluctuations as well as the concerns brought up by Councilmembers Bauer and Sullivan
regarding public perception of Council.
Councilmember Dettloff requested that Council recognize Infrastructure Advisory Committee's
Board Chairperson Richard A. Harlow to speak.
Chairperson Harlow addressed Councilmember Bauer, stating that the Board concurs with all
the points Councilmember Bauer brought up in his letter, with the exception that one
department, Public Works, has preferential status. Chair Harlow stated that the maintenance of
parks and buildings, for example, directly involves several departments working in concert with
one another. He spoke regarding the role of the Oversight Committee.
Councilmember Sullivan inquired if there are any boards where a committee comes ahead of
the ballot measure, as in the case of the proposed oversight committee. Councilmember
Dettloff responded that she does not have any specific examples to cite.
Further discussion ensued relative to text to be used on the Charter amendment, including
locking -in the percentage using historical language.
Mayor Garofalo informed Council that he will be opposing any motion to approve a
recommended action that requests a staff directive to prepare a Charter Amendment for the
November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election. Mayor Garofalo stated that he is going to vote in
favor of the preparation of documents for the establishment of an Infrastructure Fund, provided
that an "initiative process" avenue is taken.
Councilmember Julien stated that the advisory board would be appointed by members of
Council, and reminded everyone tfiat"the Councilmembers change with rotation. She stated
that the education process is vital to public understanding.
Mayor Pro Tern Harman inquired about a time -line, to which City Administrator Silver stated that
an "Immediate Critical Needs" list is going to be developed.
A motion was made by Green, second Dettloff to direct staff to prepare a Charter Amendment
for the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election that consists of the specific language
recommended by the IAC at the May 45, 2000 study session, attached as Exhibit 2 The motion
failed>by the -following rolhcallwote ?'
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AYES: Green, Dettloff
NOES Julien, Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Bauer
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Green, second Dettloff to direct staff to prepare a Charter Amendment
for the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election that consists of the language in Exhibit 3.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff
NOES Julien, Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Bauer
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Harman, second Sullivan to direct staff to prepare any
and all necessary legal documents to create an Infrastructure Fund concurrent with the
placement of any revenue -raising initiative to specifically address infrastructure needs on a
future ballot. These documents shall establish proper oversight of the Infrastructure Fund as
directed by the City Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Sullivan, Harman, Garofalo, Bauer
NOES Green, Dettloff
ABSENT: None
Council/Agency Adjournment
The Mayor declared the City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. to
Monday, June 19, 2000, at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington
Beach, California.
During the 7:00 p.m. portion of the June 19, 2000 meeting the Council will convene as the
Huntington Beach Financing Authority to adopt resolutions, approve related documents and
official actions to authorize the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to finance the South Beach
Phase I, Beach Maintenance Facility, Energy Retrofit, Water Fund Repayment, Adult Sports
Complex Environmental Mitigation, South Beach Phase II Design, and Emerald Cove
refinancing projects. Also to approve professional services contracts with Quint and Thimmig
LLP, and Evensen Dodge for bond counsel and financial advisory services related to the subject
projects.
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk oKhe City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
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City Clerk -Clerk ayor-Cha man