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City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
4:00 P.M. - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Monday, August 27, 2001
A videotape of the 4:00 P.M. meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tern Cook called the regular adjourned meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 4:09 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
City Council — Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Green, Boardman, Cook, Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
Absent: (Julien Houchen arrived at 4:11 p. m.)
Public Comments
Ron Davis stated his opinion that the closed session item description on the agenda is not in
compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act open meeting exception.
Assistant City Attorney Paul D'Alessandro responded with reasons why the description of the item is
in compliance, including that the item need not identify the parties in dispute, only state the number
of potential cases.
Motion to Recess to Closed Session — Approved
A motion was made by Cook, second Boardman to recess to Closed Session on the following item.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95(a) as a local
agency member of a Joint Powers Agency (the PCTA) to discuss a claim for public liability losses.
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. Subject:
Discussion of Claim for Public Liability Losses as Member of Joint Powers Agency (PCTA).
(120.80)
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Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 4:40 P.M. - Council Chambers
No Actions Taken Which Require a Reporting Pursuant to Government Code
§54957.1(a) (3) (B)).
Mayor Julien Houchen asked Assistant City Attorney Paul D'Alessandro if there were any actions
taken by the City Council or Redevelopment Agency in Closed Session that required a reporting.
Assistant City Attorney D'Alessandro responded that there were no actions to report.
City Council -Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
Absent None
Pledge of Allegiance — Led by Councilmember Bauer
City Clerk Announced Late Communications Which Pertain to Items on the Agenda
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, the City Clerk announced the following Late
Communications regarding agenda items that had been received following distribution of the
agenda:
Communication dated August 27, 2001 from Mary Adams Urashima transmitting her support for
retaining the funding allocated for the infrastructure public information program in the FY 2001-02
proposed budget. Communication titled Re: Funding for Public Information Program Regarding
City -Wide Infrastructure.
Communication dated August 27, 2001 from Charles D. Bohle transmitting his support for the
approval of funds for the infrastructure public information program. Communication titled Re:
Funding for Public Awareness/Information Program Regarding HB's Infrastructure.
Communication dated August 27, 2001 from the Infrastructure Planning Committee transmitting their
support for the Infrastructure Public Outreach Program and the budget item that allows for its
implementation. Communication titled Re: Request City Council Support for the Infrastructure Public
Outreach Program.
Communication dated August 24, 2001 from the Recreation & Human Services Division of the
Community Services Department transmitting program related cuts due to the loss of CDBG funding.
Communication titled Impact to Budget with Loss of CDBG Funding.
Communication dated August 24, 2001 from the Police Department transmitting the requirements for
teaching D.A.R.E. Communication titled Requirements for Teaching D.A.R.E.
Communication dated June 26, 2001 from the Police Department transmitting cost differential for
personnel reassignments made within the department. Communication titled Cost Differential for
Personnel Reassignments.
Communication dated August 27, 2001 from the Children's Needs Task Force in support of
extending DARE Program until a new organization is formed.
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Communication dated August 8, 2001 titled Alternative Expenditure Reductions in the General Fund.
PowerPoint Presentation from the Public Works Department titled Infrastructure Planning Committee
Recommendations.
PowerPoint presentation dated August 27, 2001 from the Administrative Services Department titled
Process to Surplus and Sell Excess Property.
Public Comments
Robert Thomas thanked Public Works Director Robert F. Beardsley for notifying the Bluegate Lane
residents of their item on the agenda. He requested reimbursement of the payment made by the
Bluegate Home Owners Association for street repair work. Mr. Thomas submitted photographs of
the slurry -seal and asphalt work.
Shirley A. Carey, speaking as Chair of the Children's Needs Task Force, requested an extension of
the D.A.R.E. Program for nine months until a community program can be developed.
Doris J. Rondeau, Village Court Main Street Median Action Committee member, requested
landscaping and renovation of the Main Street median between Delaware and Huntington Streets for
aesthetic and safety reasons. He submitted a handout entitled Complete the Landscaping and
Renovation of the Main Street Median between Delaware and Huntington Streets. Ms. Rondeau
stated that the item is not in the budget as a Capital Improvement Works Project.
(City Council) Council Response to Public Comments re: Request by the Village Court Main
Street Median Action Committee for Landscaping and Renovation of the Main Street Median
between Delaware and Huntington Streets ( . )
Councilmember Boardman read the handout presented by the public speaker, Ms. Doris Rondeau
and inquired as to what still needs to be done and for what amount.
Public Works Director Robert F. Beardsley reported on the matter and informed Council that the total
amount is approximately $200,000.
Public Comments Resumed
Robert Buaas spoke in opposition to the proposed closure of the branch libraries as a budget
cutting measure. He made recommendations such as the use of volunteers to work at the library
annexes. Mr. Buaas stated opposition to what he considers to be a great distance for him to get to
the Central Library, and to the transportation costs.
Dean Albright spoke in support of what he stated are the suggestions of the Infrastructure Planning
Committee (IPC) to include an outside party (i.e. League of Women's Voters) to recommend the
makeup of the Citizens Oversight Committee. Mr. Albright stated his opposition to the Public Works
Commission as a body to be the Oversight Committee for the Infrastructure Advisory Board (IAC), as
well as for the sewer fund.
Chuck Scheid expressed his belief that drainage concerns and infrastructure needs are not being
given top priority. Mr. Scheid stated that he is opposed to the imposition of infrastructure charges.
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(City Council) Approved Implementation of Four Infrastructure Planning Committee (IPC)
Recommendations Regarding the: (1) Community Facilities District: (2) Utility Tax Measure;
(3) Infrastructure Fund Charter Amendment; and (4) Infrastructure Public Education Funding
of $175,000 from the General Fund (840.50/320.20)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Public Works transmitting that at
its regularly scheduled August 15, 2001 meeting, the Infrastructure Planning Committee (IPC) made
recommendations regarding ballot issues for the March 5, 2002 Special Municipal Election. At its
adjourned regular meeting of March 22, 2001 the IPC made recommendations regarding an
educational outreach program and is recommending a motion that $175,000 be retained in the Fiscal
Year 2001-02 proposed budget for this public education program.
Deputy Director of Public Works Paul Emery presented the PowerPoint presentation titled
Infrastructure Planning Committee Recommendations that had been announced earlier by the City
Clerk as a Late Communication.
The City Council deliberated on all four of the IPC recommendations overall before considering each
as a separate vote. (Descriptive titles of the recommendations will follow.)
Councilmember Dettloff reported, speaking on the public education program as one of the most
important elements to advance the work of the IPC on the infrastructure issue.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he would like to debate the IPC Recommendation No. 4 as a
separate item. He stated opposition to the $175,000 proposed to be set aside in the General Funds
for an infrastructure public education and outreach program.
Councilmember Bauer stated that he will support IPC Recommendation No. 1, and that he has a
similar motion as Recommendation No. 1 in his Council memorandum, which is the following item.on
the agenda.
Councilmember Bauer expressed the belief that IPC Recommendation No. 2 is incomplete without
an advisory vote measure accompanying the proposed resolution to impose a utility tax on power
generating facilities, as he states in the following Council memo as Recommendation No. 2.
Councilmember Bauer informed Council that he will vote against IPC Recommendation No. 3,
unless the Public Works Commission is appointed to be the Oversight Committee, (as he had set
forth as Recommendation No. 4 in his Council memo, the agenda item to follow).
Councilmember Bauer concurred with Councilmember Garofalo stating that people can not
successfully be convinced through public media efforts. Councilmember Bauer spoke in opposition
to IPC Recommendation No. 4 to set aside $175,000 from the General Funds for a public education
and outreach program.
Councilmember Green ascertained from City Administrator Silver that 15% of the General Fund
Annual Income be allocated towards the infrastructure, a concern which corresponds to
Councilmember Bauer's Recommendation No. 3 set forth in the agenda item to follow.
Mayor Pro Tern Cook stated that she supports the recommendations, but expressed concern with
the interface between the Infrastructure Advisory Board (IAC) and the Infrastructure Planning
Committee (IPC). She invited Dr. Gerald Chapman, Vice Chair of the IAC to report relative to the
Oversight Committee, as Richard Harlow, the Chair was not present.
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Councilmember Garofalo stated that he had difficulty with Recommendation No. 3 to add a Charter
Amendment on the ballot prior to implementation. He informed Council that he will not support
Recommendation No. 4.
A motion was made by Bauer, second Boardman to appoint the Public Works Commission to be the
Oversight Committee for all infrastructure funds, mentioned earlier as set forth in Councilmember
Bauer's agenda item.
The amendment to the main motion was withdrawn after Councilmember Boardman received
clarification that the intent of the main motion is to establish the Citizens' Oversight Committee
Charter Amendment only, and not the process relative to the appointment of the commissioners,
which will be determined at a later date.
Concordant with Councilmember Dettloff, who moved the main motion and Councilmember Green,
who seconded, Council, later in the meeting, voted on each of the IPC recommendations separately,
as follows:
(City Council) Approved Infrastructure Planning Committee (IPC) Recommendation No.1 of 4
Directing Staff not to Proceed with a Resolution to Add a Community Facilities District (CFD)
Ballot Measure for the March 5, 2002 Special Municipal Election ( . )
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Green to direct staff not to proceed with a resolution to add
a Community Facilities District Charter Amendment measure on the March 5, 2002 special election.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Approved (as Amended to Include Advisory Vote Ballot Measure) Infrastructure
Planning Committee (IPC) Recommendation No. 2 of 4 Directing Staff to Return to Council on
November 5, 2001 with Resolution and Advisory Vote Measure Regarding the Imposition and
Usage of a Utility Tax Relative to Power Generating Facilities for the March 5, 2002 Special
Municipal Election Ballot ( . )
A motion was made by Green, second Dettloff to direct staff to return to the City Council on
November 5, 2001 with a resolution to add a measure relative to imposing a utility tax on power
generating facilities to the March 5, 2002 Special Municipal Election ballot; and an advisory vote
measure relative to how said utility tax should be used. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(City Council) Approved Infrastructure Planning Committee (IPC) Recommendation No. 3 of 4
Directing Staff to Return to Council on November 5, 2001 with a Resolution Adding a Charter
Amendment Measure Establishing Infrastructure Fund for the March 5, 2002 Special
Municipal Election Ballot ( . )
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Green to direct staff to return to the City Council on
November 5, 2001 with a resolution adding a Charter Amendment Measure establishing an
Infrastructure Fund to the Special Municipal Election to be held on March 5, 2002. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Dettloff
NOES: Garofalo, Bauer
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Approved Infrastructure Planning Committee (IPC) Recommendation No. 4 of 4
Directing Staff to Retain $175,000 for Infrastructure Public Education in the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2001/02 Budget ( . )
A motion was made by Dettloff, second Green to direct staff to retain $175,000 for infrastructure
public education in the FY 2001-02 proposed budget. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Dettloff
NOES: Garofalo, Bauer
ABSENT: None
(City Council) No Separate Action Taken — Foregoing Agenda Item on Infrastructure Planning
Committee (IPC) Recommendations (1) Addressed Councilmember Bauer's Request Re:
Community Facilities District Vote on the 2003 Ballot and (2) Approved to Place AES
Huntington Beach LLC Power Plant Utility Tax and Advisory Vote Measure on the March 2002
Special Election Municipal Ballot; and (3) Approved Commitment of 15 Percent of General
Funds for the Infrastructure and (4) Deferred to a Date Uncertain the Appointment of
Oversight Committee on Infrastructure Issues (620.10/320.20/ 110.20)
The City Council considered a communication received from Councilmember Ralph Bauer
submitting the following Statement of Issue: In reviewing the issue of dealing with the infrastructure,
it would seem desirable to review the successes we have had and the constraints we face.
Successes
1. A group of about 60 citizens, together with the staff and City Councilmembers, have defined the
problem of infrastructure needs and have brought forth concrete proposals.
2. Financing of the sewer portion of the infrastructure will be completed shortly. An oversight
committee will be in place.
3. Attention has been focused on the infrastructure via a community outreach program.
4. A ballot measure imposing a utility tax on the fuel used by the AES power plant could be on the
March 2002 ballot. This measure will generate about one million dollars annually and a
companion advisory vote will suggest these funds be used for infrastructure only.
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Constraints
1. The U.S. is facing a downtown turn in the business circle with many people losing their jobs.
2. The City of Huntington Beach is facing uncertainty in income due to possible losses in revenue
from employee retirement taxes, utility tax initiatives, vehicle license reduction fees, and further
erosion in property taxes due to the state energy crisis.
3. Timing of future income sources from the Hyatt, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Huntington Center, Blocks
104 and 105, and the 31 Acres are uncertain.
4. No citizen -based infrastructure advocacy group has been organized and come forward to help
with any election.
5. Substantial cuts in the budget and uncertain future income from other sources have given us a
five-year ending balance of close to zero.
6. A citizen opinion survey indicates strongly a lack of support for financing a Community Facilities
District.
Conclusions
We have had some success and we also face substantial constraints. In balancing these factors I
conclude that now is not time to come forward with a ballot measure to fund a Community Facilities
District. I thus wish to make the following motions:
1. Postpone the Community Facilities District vote until 2003.
Rationale: There is as yet no citizen advocacy group in place to help with the election and the
opinion poll indicates the proposal will fail.
and
2. Place the utility tax issue for AES power plant and the companion advisory vote for infrastructure
funding on the March 2002 ballot, as was done previously.
Rationale: This measure almost passed the last time it was on the ballot. With the power not
destined to stay only in California, people from outside California will help pay this tax. Further, a
Citizens Oversight Committee in the Charter will help in convincing the public to vote yes.
and
3. Commit 15% minimum of General Fund Annual Income towards the infrastructure.
Rationale: We want to make sure that some constant minimum financial effort is put towards the
infrastructure.
and
4. Appoint the Public Works Commission to be the Oversight Committee for all infrastructure funds.
Rationale: Each Council Member appoints one commissioner, thus another committee is not
needed. The Public Works Commission is already designated as the oversight for the sewer
fund.
As stated above, no vote was necessary as all of the concerns were addressed in the
foregoing agenda item.
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(City Council) Study Session Budget Review Workshop and Discussion of Responses to City
Council Budget Questions for Fiscal Years 2001 to 2003 on the Proposed Budget (320.20)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Administrative Services dated
August 27, 2001 and titled Response to City Council Budget Questions and a PowerPoint
presentation titled Proposed Budget 2001103 Fiscal are included in the agenda packet.
Attachments included with the Communication are:
1. Communication from the Economic Development Department titled Huntington Beach Economic
Development Status Report.
2. PowerPoint presentation titled You Pay Fees and Taxes to Government but ... How Much Goes
to Cities? How Do They Spend It?
3. Communication from the Economic Development Director dated June 27, 2001, Subject:
Conference and Visitors Bureau Budget Request. 200112002.
4. Communication from the Community Services Director dated August 9, 2001, Subject:
Alternative Revenue Options for Huntington Central Park Sports Complex.
5. Communication from the Public Works Director dated August 9, 2001, Subject: Service
Reductions.
6. Communication from the Library Services Director dated August 20, 2001, Subject: City Council
Budget Questions FY01102: Library Services Questions 12 & 13.
Communication from Shirley Carey, Huntington Beach Community Clinic, dated August 20, 2001 in
support of the DARE Program was included in the agenda packet.
Communication. from Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bacon, dated August 24, 2001 in opposition to the proposed
closure of the library branches was included in the agenda packet.
City Administrator Ray Silver reported on the PowerPoint presentation dated August 27. 2001 and
titled Workshop — Proposed Budget— 2001103 Fiscal Years, which was included in the agenda
packet.
(City Council) Received Staff Responses to City Council Questions for Fiscal Years 2001 to
2003 on the Proposed Budget ( . )
Administrative Services Director Clay Martin continued the PowerPoint report dated August 27, 2001
and titled Workshop - Proposed Budget — 2001103 Fiscal Years. The slides in the PowerPoint
presentation beginning with No.10 titled Responses to City Council Questions address 15 questions
which were asked at the August 13, 2001 Budget Study Session.
Administrative Services Director Clay Martin reported on the communication included in the agenda
packet dated August 27, 2001 and titled Response to City Council Budget Questions, which address
these same 15 questions.
Discussion ensued regarding these inquiries on budget issues:
In response to Councilmember Garofalo's inquiry relative to the proposed elimination of personnel,
Administrative Services Director Martin referred to Slide No. 17 of the PowerPoint presentation titled
Full and Part-time Personnel Reductions.
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Councilmember Green inquired if the reduction would be done by employee lay off, to which City
Administrator Silver answered that reduction would occur through attrition or transfers.
Economic Development Director David Biggs verified for Mayor Pro Tern Cook per Slide No. 23 titled
What is the City's Subsidy to the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) that a portion of the
proposed Fiscal Year 2001/02 budget of $300,000 will be used to continue CVB's marketing efforts.
Mayor Pro Tern Cook referred to Slide No. 25 titled Alternative Sports Complex Revenue, inquiring
about discrepancies noted in the Huntington Central Park (HCP) Sports Complex estimate of the
ma)amum revenue amount.
Community Services Director Ron Hagan reported on the reasons for the number change, informing
Council that the PowerPoint presentation will be modified to reflect that the dollar amount is
dependent upon certain assumptions.
Discussion was held regarding the contract services per Slide No 26 titled Park and Tree
Maintenance.
Councilmember Bauer inquired regarding Slide No. 27 titled Alternatives to Sunday Central Library
Closures. Library Services Director Ron Hayden provided the rationale behind the proposed early
library closure on Thursday evenings.
Library Services Director Hayden referred to Page Nos. C-60 and 61 of the staff report, which he
stated is duplicated on the wall chart. Director Hayden announced that the wall chart answers City
Council questions regarding the matter.
City Administrator Silver stated that these wall diagrams, the PowerPoint presentation, and the Late
Communication, address the Library Services Department's responses to City Council's questions
asked during the August 13, 2001 budget workshop. City Administrator Silver provided the timeline,
including the upcoming September 4, 2001 public hearing at which Council may take action on the
budget or continue and hold future workshops.
Mayor Pro Tern Cook inquired which library is having the least amount of use, to which Library
Services Director Hayden replied the Oak View branch, followed by the Helen Murphy, Main Street,
and then Banning annexes.
Library Services Director Ron Hayden directed attention to Page No. C-62 of the staff report
regarding the costs versus revenues for the library branches.
Councilmember Boardman stated that the proposed changes relative to Thursday and Sunday hours
of operation will most likely involve meet and confer issues, as the hours would not currently be in
the employees' contracts.
City Administrator Silver reported from Page No. C-62 of the staff report relative to the breakdown of
costs.
Mayor Pro Tern Cook inquired regarding Slide No. 32 titled Taxpayer Value, whether the figures for
the monthly cost of city services per resident indicate the total budget or General Fund budget. City
Administrator Silver clarified that the slide had been modified subsequent to the August 13, 2001
budget workshop, and that the amount of $119.46 represents the entire city budget.
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In concluding the PowerPoint presentation, City Administrator Silver provided the timeline per Slide
No. 38 titled Budget Process Timeline.
Councilmember Bauer inquired regarding the status of alternative expenses and alternative budget
cuts discussed at the August 13, 2001 workshop.
City Administrator Silver responded that the $40,000 reduction in HBTV-3 is taken care of, and that
Assistant City Administrator William Workman is working on the department budget reductions
indicated on the wall chart.
(City Council) Straw Vote No. 1 of 7: Motion Denied to Charge Full Market Value Rental Fee
for All Users of Space at the Central Library ( . )
Councilmember Bauer stated his intent to make a motion to maximize the rental fee charge of all
spaces in the library.
Councilmember Boardman stated that she will not support the motion due to negotiations Assistant
City Administrator Workman is currently holding with the Playhouse at the Library.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he concurs with Councilmember Boardman's comments, and
inquired if the city has looked into other library budget enhancement issues.
Councilmember Dettloff indicated that she wishes to wait for a proposal from Assistant City
Administrator Workman before voting to approve.
Per City Administrator Silver's suggestion, Council concurred that it would indicate its position on this
item and the following items through a straw poll vote.
Councilmember Green informed Council that he opposes the straw motion, as dialogue is due in a
week's time from Assistant City Administrator Workman and interested parties. He spoke regarding
the anticipated difficulty in addressing the use of facilities in other parts of the city, especially for non-
profit organizations.
Councilmember Bauer stated that he would be desirous of finding ways of not cutting public safety
issues.
A straw motion was made by Bauer, second Cook to charge full market value rental fee for all users
of space at the library. The straw motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cook, Bauer
NOES: Green, Boardman, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Straw Vote No. 2 of 7: Motion Denied that Council Consider not Changing
"Dwight's on the Beach" Concession Stand to a Restaurant ( . )
Councilmember Boardman informed Council of her intent to make a straw motion not to change
Dwight's beach concession stand to a restaurant.
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Real Estate Division Manager Matthew Lamb reported, stating that Dwight's brings in a low
concession base of $15,000 a year. He spoke regarding competition to Dwight's from other nearby
food facilities.
Mayor Pro Tern Cook explained that any proposed conversion of the use of the site to a restaurant
will require a Measure C vote. She cautioned against encroachment issues relative to the Coastal
Commission and beach parking.
City Attorney Gail Hutton stated that as long as the same square footage is used, it would most likely
not require a Measure C vote.
Real Estate Division Manager Matthew Lamb clarified that a lease is being proposed.
Community Services Director Ron Hagan and Administrative Services Director Clay Martin both
reported that any new idea for a restaurant would use the same footprint.
Staff indicated that it will pursue a concession stand as directed by Council.
A straw motion was made by Boardman, second Cook that Council not charge "Dwight's Concession
on the Beach" to a Restaurant. The straw motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook
NOES: Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Discussion Held on Impact of the Budget on Community Services Department
Items: (1) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for the Project Self
Sufficiency (PSS) and Senior Outreach Programs; (2) the Summer Concert Series ( )
Councilmember Boardman inquired as to the location of the business narrative for the Project Self
Sufficiency (PSS) and Seniors Outreach city programs.
Community Services Director Hagan addressed the Project Self Sufficiency (PSS) referral/intake
process. He spoke regarding the PSS caseload and informed Council that he is unable to find a part
time Office Specialist in answer to Councilmember Boardman's question.
Councilmember Boardman stated that she would not support elimination of the Summer Concert
Series.
(City Council) Straw Vote No. 3 of 7: Motion Failed to Reduce City Council Expense
Allowance Account for a Total of $14,406.40 ( . )
Councilmember Boardman recommended Council consideration of cuts in the City Council budget,
inquiring about the conference and expense allowance budgets.
A straw motion was made by Boardman, second Cook to reduce the City Council Expense
Allowance Account for a total amount of $14,406.40. The straw motion failed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Boardman, Cook
NOES: Green, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
ABSENT: None
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(City Council) Straw Vote 4 of 7: Motion Approved to (1.) Add the Conference and Visitors
Bureau (CVB) to the List of Alternative Budget Reductions and (2.) Direct Staff to Return to
Council with Information Re: Other Cities' CVB and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Bed
Charges and Allocations ( )
Mayor Pro Tern Cook initiated discussion regarding the possibility of eliminating the city subsidy to
the Conference and Visitors Bureau (CVB).
Economic Development Director David Biggs reported on Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT)
proceed amounts, in response to City Administrator Silver's inquiry on the percentage of the bed tax
which goes to the city.
Mayor Julien Houchen asked what other cities are doing relative to their Conference and Visitors
Bureaus. She requested staff to return to Council with information on the measures the communities
have put on the ballot, and how well they are succeeding.
A straw motion was made by Cook, second Boardman to 1. Add the Conference and Visitors
Bureau (CVB) to the List of Alternative Budget Reductions; and 2. Direct staff to return to Council
with information regarding other cities' CVB and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) bed charges and
allocations. The straw motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Boardman, Cook, Garofalo, Bauer
NOES: Green, Julien Houchen, Dettloff
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Straw Vote 5 of 7: Motion Approved to Direct Staff to Return to Council with
Proposal for the D.A.R.E. Program Equal to Revenue Proposal By Police Department Defined
at $135,000 for the First Year (Contingent Upon Staff Finding Other Revenue Enhancement)
City Administrator Silver reported, referring to the Late Communications announced earlier by the
City Clerk relative to the D.A.R.E. Program.
Councilmember Dettloff spoke regarding the Police Department booking fee as a potential source of
revenue enhancement.
Police Captain Jon Arnold reported, referring to a memorandum that he stated had been submitted
at the August 13, 2001 Council meeting regarding D.A.R.E. costs. He stated the intent to return to
Council at the public hearing scheduled for September 4, 2001 with the dollar amount of the Police
Department budget.
Mayor Pro Tern Cook stated that the school districts should pay for the D.A.R.E. costs, if they would
like to see the program continued.
Councilmember Garofalo inquired what the net effect would be if a $1.00 per year library card or a
parking meter charge was to be instituted.
City Administrator Silver spoke regarding fees as revenue generators, after which discussion
followed on expansion of the revenue enhancement list.
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In reference to the matrix in the Late Communication memorandum dated June 26, 2001 submitted
by Chief of Police Lowenberg, Mayor Julien Houchen requested a new format of a 15- instead of a
12-month period in the breakdown of overtime reductions. She clarified that she would like to look at
the D.A.R.E. Program total cost of $223,980 broken down into 15-month increments of overtime
reductions in order to obtain a better comparison with overtime costs.
Mayor Julien Houchen inquired regarding the Drug Enforcement Task Force.
Councilmember Dettloff suggested that in addition to the Arresting Booking Fee, that the Police
Department look into other fees for revenue enhancement.
Councilmember Garofalo requested that staff return with a proposal for a D.A.R.E. program cost of
initially $135,000 for the first year.
A straw motion was made by Dettloff, second Green to direct staff to return to Council with a
proposal for the D.A.R.E. Program equal to a revenue proposal by the Police Department defined at
$135,000 for the first year (contingent upon staff finding other revenue enhancement). The straw
vote carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Bauer made a straw motion requesting that all departments' proposals be made for
the next fiscal year. The straw motion died for a lack of a second.
(City Council) Straw Vote No. 6 of 7: Approved Fire Department's Revenue Enhancements as
Proposed and to Return to Council with a Proposal on Process for Revenue Direction ( . )
Councilmember Boardman spoke regarding Fire Department alternative revenue enhancements.
Mayor Julien Houchen ascertained from Fire Chief/Information Systems Director Michael Dolder that
inspection fees are charged on an annual, and not a one-time basis.
Councilmember Garofalo stated that he went over all the fees set forth, and will not support a motion
to institute Fire Department fees without back-up data.
A straw motion was made by Boardman, second Green to approve the Fire Department's revenue
enhancements as proposed and to return to Council with a proposal on a process for revenue
direction. The straw motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: Garofalo
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Straw Vote No. 7 of 7: Motion Failed to Institute Fees Recommended by the
Community Services Department with Exceptions (Items to be Addressed Separately at
Future Budget Meetings) ( . )
Councilmember Bauer stated his intent of making a straw motion to approve the fees recommended
by the Community Services Department.
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Councilmember Bauer requested an explanation of day camp fees, referring to the Community
Services Department proposal regarding Slide No. 24 titled Overnight Camping at Percy Park.
Real Estate Division Services Manager Matthew Lamb reported in response.
Discussion ensued regarding proposals for parking meter rates and the "Surf City" credit card.
Councilmember Boardman informed Council that she is in favor of standardized leases, but will not
support a straw motion regarding changing Dwight's Concession on the Beach to a restaurant.
Mayor Julien Houchen stated her concurrence of Councilmember Boardman's comments.
Councilmember Dettloff suggested amending the straw motion to reflect the removal of several items
including Percy Park and Dwight's Concession.
A straw motion was made by Bauer, second Dettloff to institute fees recommended by the
Community Services Department with exceptions. The straw motion failed by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo
ABSENT: None
The City Council concurred that the Community Services Department items be addressed separately
at future budget meetings.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved Staff to Initiate Process to Surplus and Sell
Excess City and Redevelopment Agency Owned Property per Huntington Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 3.06 (650.70)
The City Council/Redevelopment Agency considered a communication submitted by the
Administrative Services Director and the Redevelopment Agency Deputy Executive Director
requesting approval of the initiation of the process to surplus and sell excess City and
Redevelopment Agency owned property that retains no present or future anticipated use for either
the city or the Redevelopment Agency.
Real Estate Division Manager Matthew Lamb delivered the PowerPoint presentation that had been
announced earlier by the City/Agency Clerk as a Late Communication from the Administrative
Services Department. The PowerPoint report is dated August 27, 2001 and titled Process to Surplus
and Sell Excess Property.
Council/Agency member Boardman commended Real Estate Division Manager Lamb for all his fine
work, and spoke regarding Mr. Lamb's impending departure from the city to work for the City of
Santa Ana.
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A motion was made by Garofalo, second Dettloff to approve and direct Administrative Services
Department to initiate the process of surplusing and selling excess city and Redevelopment Agency
owned property that retains no present or future anticipated use for either agency per Huntington
Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 306: Surplus Property and Other such Applicable State and
Federal regulations. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Upheld Public Works Commission's Denial of Request for Reimbursement of
Fees for Bluegate Lane Resurfacing (Slung Seal and Asphalt Overlay) Filed by Robert
Thomas and Bluegate Lane Residents (320.10)
The City Council considered a communication submitted by the Public Works Director transmitting
that in November 2000, thirteen residents paid a total of $3,185 for slurry sealing in accordance with
the City's Pavement Management Program and for the asphalt overlay as they requested. After the
asphalt overlay was provided, at least one resident, Mr. Thomas, on behalf of himself and his
neighbors, filed for reimbursement and reiterated his request at the August 20, 2000 City'Council
meeting.
Public Works Director Robert F. Beardsley delivered an oral report.
Councilmember Boardman read excerpts from Mr. Robert Thomas's appeal letter, stating that the
Public Works Commission had added some conditions.
A motion was made by Bauer, second Dettloff that the City Council concur with the recommendation
of the Public Works Commission and conclude that: (1) Bluegate Lane received a maintenance
treatment that was at least $3,185 more costly than the work'that was warranted by the City's
Pavement Management Program; (2) Such work was done at the request of the residents of
Bluegate Lane, as evidenced by their checks which were presented for such work; and (3) No
substantiation exists to warrant a refund of the asphalt overlay work that was done. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Adjournment — City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Julien Houchen adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach at 8:45 p.m. to Tuesday, September 4,
2001, in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
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