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City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, January 21, 2003
5:00 P.M. - Room B-8
7:00 P.M. - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
An audiotape of the 5:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
and a videotape of the 7:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Call to Order
Community Services Director Jim Engle commenced his presentation regarding the Central Park
Sports Complex Concession at 5:00 p.m. with three Councilmembers present. Upon arriving at the
Council meeting, Mayor Boardman was updated on the first five minutes of the presentation.
The Council meeting convened at 5:05 p.m. upon reaching a quorum of Council by Mayor
Boardman who called the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City
of Huntington Beach to order at 5:05 p.m. in Room B8.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Cali
Present: Coerper (arrived at 5:26 p.m.), Green (arrived at 5:25 p.m.), Boardman (arrived at
5:05 p.m.), Cook, Houchen, Hardy
Absent: Sullivan (Councilmember Sullivan has requested to be absent from the meeting
pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 2001-54.)
(City Council) Study Session 1 of 2 Held — Presentation Made by the Community Services
Director, Special Projects Manager and NUVIS Consultant Re: Community Services
Department Update Including Proposed Phase II Installation by Community Parks
Foundation Inc. (CPF) on the Huntington Central Park Sports Complex Concessions —To
Return to Council in February/March 2003 with ProformalDeal Points (600.10)
Community Services Director Jim Engle provided a progress update regarding the sports
concessions currently planned for Phase 11 of the Central Park Sports Complex.
Community Services Director Engle acknowledged the following persons for their involvement
with the Central Park Sports Complex: Special Projects Manager Ron Hagan; Administrative
Services Director Clay Martin; Manager of Real Estate Amy Bodek; City Attorney Jennifer
McGrath; Acting Manager Community Services Facility/Development & Concessions David
Dominguez; Consultant Mike Hennessey; Joe O'Connor, Dave Collier, and Ignacio Baez of
Community Parks Foundation; and Leslee Temple, NUVIS Consultant.
NUVIS Consultant Leslee Temple gave a PowerPoint presentation titled Central Park Sports
Complex Phase B, which was included in the agenda packet from the Community Services
Department.
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Special Projects Manager Ron Hagan informed Council that staff solicited proposal requests for
the installation and operation of Phase II. He informed Council that only one qualified proposal
was received from Community Parks Foundation, Inc. (CPF) in Salem, Oregon which met all of
the city's requirements.
Special Projects Manager Hagan reviewed CPF's proposal regarding the installation and
operation of the outdoor roller hockey arenas, the outdoor artificial turf soccer arenas, a nine -
station batting cage facility, and a modular clubhouse/pro shop with public restrooms. He stated
that covered facilities are desirable but it is staffs opinion that covered facilities would come
under Measure C and require a public vote.
Mr. Hagan informed Council that CPF would manage the Sports Complex on behalf of the city
and will have no land or possessory interest in the property. In addition, Mr. Hagan informed
Council that no General Fund collateral would be used for the lease/purchase of the equipment,
stating that the sports systems equipment will be used as collateral through private financing.
Special Project Manager Hagan informed Council that staff anticipates completing the
negotiations, finalizing the agreement, reviewing the proforma, and returning to Council within
thirty days or so for final Council direction. Mr. Hagan informed Council the goal is to open
Phase II on October 1 and to have the revenue from both Phase I and Phase II offset costs so
that there is no impact on the General Fund.
Councilmember Cook received confirmation from Dave Collier, CPF representative, that the
new synthetic turf has a twelve to fifteen year life expectancy and that the NFL (National
Football League) and college programs are using this type of turf. Mr. Collier stated that this
synthetic turf has a forty percent lower incident rate of injury than does real grass.
Special Project Manager Hagan responded to Councilmember Cook's question that the lease
agreement would allow for other uses such as youth basketball, volleyball and daytime school
use. He stated that the sports complex was designed for multipurpose use and for open field
flexibility to accommodate functions such as an antique car show.
Councilmember Houchen received clarification from staff that this turf is easily fixed in the event
of a tear, that no special athletic shoes are required, that there is no everyday maintenance and
no watering which will permit daily use throughout the year.
Mayor Boardman confirmed with Special Project Manager Hagan that staff would return to
Council the second meeting of February or the first meeting in March 2003 with the
proformaldeal points. .
(City Council) Study Session 2 of 2 Held - Presentation Made by the Director of Public
Works and Transportation Manager Re: Public Works Department Update on the Santa
Ana River Crossings (SARX) Study (600.25)
Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring announced a Late Communication submitted by the Public
Works Department titled Santa Ana River Crossings Cooperative Study, City Council Study
Session.
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City Administrator Ray Silver announced that he had submitted a Late Communication from the City
of Costa Mesa titled City of Fountain Valley CTFP Application for Gisler Avenue/Garfield Avenue
Bridge Funding.
City Administrator Ray Silver stated that the Director of Public Works Robert Beardsley,
Transportation Manager Bob Stachelski and OCTA (Orange County Transit Authority) Senior
Transportation Analyst Glen Campbell are present to provide a status update of the Santa Ana
River Crossings Study.
Transportation Manager Bob Stachelski gave a PowerPoint presentation titled Santa Ana River
Crossings Cooperative Study, City Council Study Session which had been announced earlier as
a Late Communication by Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring. Mr. Stachelski informed Council that
a copy of Resolution No. 6544, which was adopted by the City in 1993, is attached to the
PowerPoint and supports the "no bridge" scenario for the 191h/Banning Avenue and
Gisler/Garfield Avenue bridges on the County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH).
Transportation Manager Stachelski stated that the purpose of this study is to evaluate the
environmental impacts in the event that the 19`h/Banning Avenue and Gisler/Garfield Avenue
bridge crossings are deleted from the Master Plan and the potential traffic impacts.
OCTA Senior Transportation Analyst Glen Campbell responded to Councilmember Cook
regarding the mitigation measures in the EIR (Environmental Impact Report); and if a study has
been done independent of the OCTA; the changes in the vicinity; and local street traffic that is
influenced by the 405 freeway.
Councilmember Coerper received clarification from Transportation Manager Stachelski
regarding the options that the city has which are: 1) to support bridge reserve status (cost $19
million unfunded mitigation and does not guarantee deletion of crossings from MPAH); 2)
reaffirm support to delete both bridges from MPAH (which will not achieve unanimous support
required by OCTA); or 3) to support crossing retention on MPAH (retains bridges for future
transportation forecasts).
Mayor Boardman informed Council that this study session is a result of the application of the
City of Fountain Valley for Measure M funding to move forward with the environmental and
design effort to construct the Gisler Avenue/Garfield Avenue Bridge.
Councilmember Cook received clarification from staff regarding the impact of the budget crisis,
the availability of Measure M money, and GMA (Growth Management Area) funding.
Mayor Boardman expressed her opinion that it is important that Council maintain the position to
support the reserve status.
Mayor Boardman thanked everyone for their presentations.
Motion to Recess to Closed Session — Approved
A motion was made by Cook, second Houchen to recess to Closed Session on the following items.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sullivan
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(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet
with its designated representatives, Agency Negotiators: William Workman, Assistant City
Administrator; Clay Martin, Director of Administrative Services; and Jim Engle, Director of
Community Services, regarding labor relations matters -- meet and confer with the following
employee organization: SCLEA. Subject: Labor Relations — Meet & Confer. (120.80)
(City Council) Closed Session — 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
agency is a party. The title of the litigation is Citizens Against Redevelopment Excess v. City
of Huntington Beach, et al. [CARE ll], California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District,
Division Three, Case No. G030388; and Citizens Against Redevelopment Excess v. City of
Huntington Beach, et al. [CARE III], Orange County Superior Court Case No. 02CC00344.
(120.80)
Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting — 7:00 P.M. — Council
Chambers.
City Council- Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
Absent: Sullivan (Counciimember Sullivan has requested to be absent from the meeting
pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 2001-54.)
No Actions Taken Which Require a Reporting Pursuant to Government Code
§54957.1(a) (3) (B))•
Mayor Boardman asked City Attorney Jennifer McGrath if there were any actions taken by the City
Council or Redevelopment Agency in Closed Session that required a reporting. City Attorney
McGrath responded that there were no actions to report.
Flag Ceremony/Pledge of Allegiance —American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133, Michael
Johnson, Commander.
Moment of Silence Observed
Mayor Boardman requested observation of a moment of silence to reflect on the issues before
us this evening.
City Clerk Announced Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring announced Late
Communications regarding agenda items that had been received by her office following
distribution of the agenda packet:
Communication from the City Administrator transmitting a communication titled City of Fountain
Valley CTFP Application for Gisler Avenue/Garfield Avenue Bridge Funding regarding the second
Study Session.
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Slide show presentation submitted by the Public Works Department on January 21, 2003 titled
Santa Ana River Crossings Cooperative Study, City Council Study Session.
Slide show presentation dated January 21, 2003 from Shari Freidenrich, City Treasurer, titled
November Treasurer's Report.
Communication from the Police Chief titled Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program
dated January 21, 2003 relating to the agenda item requesting to accept donations for the DARE
Program.
The Following Additional Late Communications Were Submitted During the Meeting:
Communication submitted by Julie Bixby dated January 14, 2003 titled Your letter of December
17, 2002 (copy attached) regarding alleged Brown Act violations by the Planning Commission.
Communication submitted by Lori Letcher titled Petition to stop the proposal to build a fence to
separate Hope View School and Hope View Park and to save the city from spending their
money on this signed by 43 residents.
Pictures submitted by Kathy Fuller regarding the overgrown trees on Nantucket Drive.
Presentation by Mayor Connie Boardman and Dan Moss, Principal, Hope View Elementary
School, to D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Police Offcer Bruce Bradley, in .
recognition for his eleven years of service to Hope View School as a D.A.R.E. Officer. The
Hope View School students presented a video presentation honoring Officer Bradley. Also
recognized were D.A.R.E. Officers Dave Humphreys, Ed Kennedy and Bobby Frahm for their
four years of service to schools in Huntington Beach. (160.40)
Presentation to Mayor Connie Boardman by Carmen Erber, President, Sister City Association,
of the Certificate of Reaffirmation of Sister City Covenant between Anjo, Japan and Huntington
Beach, United States of America. This Covenant was signed on July 5, 2002 by former
Huntington Beach Mayor Debbie Cook and Masayuki Sugiura, Mayor of the City of Anjo. Ms.
Erber announced Cherry trees were donated to the city by Anjo, Japan. (160.40)
Mayor's Award to Senior Claims Examiner Cathy Cosgrove — The Mayor's Award was
presented by Mayor Connie Boardman and Administrative Services Director Clay Martin to
Cathy Cosgrove, Claims Examiner, Senior, Administrative Services Department for her
outstanding hard work in the Workers' Compensation Division. (160.40)
Public Comments
Ron Russell, PRIDE (Promoting Resources In Drug Education) Foundation Chair, spoke in
support of continuing the D.A.R.E. Program and expressed his appreciation to everyone who
has participated in keeping this program going. Mr. Russell commended Officer Bruce Bradley
for his role at the Hope View Elementary School.
Jim Moreno spoke in favor of the repeal to uphold the intent of legislation regarding the agenda
item on proposed Ordinance No. 3599 relating to Campaign Committees. Mr. Moreno asked
Council to continue its decision stating various reasons why there is a need for further
consideration.
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Guy Fuller informed Council of what he found to be overgrown trees on Nantucket Drive. Mr.
Fuller stated that the overgrown trees cause many health and safety problems due to cracked
sidewalks, the streetlights not being visible, and water puddles on the street that the sweeper
and trash trucks cannot get around. He stated that the tree roots have cost him over $1000 in
plumbing bills and that they need to be removed. He informed Council that a lot of the children
on skateboards and bikes use the streets instead of the sidewalks because of the trees.
Mayor Boardman requested Mr. Fuller to submit a follow up card to the Sergeant -at -Arms and also
informed him of the Beautification & Landscape Tree (BLT) Committee.
Public Comments Resumed
Lori Letcher informed Council of a petition listing persons in opposition to the fence that is
proposed to be built in their neighborhood for soccer use at the Hope View School and the
adjoining park area for reasons including the effect on the neighborhood and safety issues for
children as children do not look where they are going; that she believes it would be a more
dangerous route to school. She stated that she believes people could come up with better ways
such as starting a Neighborhood Watch Program.. Ms. Letcher submitted the petition that had
been signed by 43 residents in the Armada Street area.
Kathy Fuller submitted photographs to Council of trees on Nantucket Drive, and offered
recommendations to trim trees as the first phase in mitigating the problem. Ms. Fuller stated
that the city has confirmed that the funds are available for tree trimming and is waiting for the
end of the rainy season. She stated that there are a few wheelchair -bound residents who are
forced to use the street due to the condition of the sidewalks. Ms. Fuller suggested a first phase
of tree -trimming, followed by second phase removal.
Mayor Boardman requested Ms. Fuller to submit a follow up card to the Sergeant -at -Arms.
Public Comments Resumed
Debbie Borden offered a prayer due to the absence of the Invocation from the agenda.
Peter Albin! read from the constitution, the First Amendment regarding the freedom of speech and
spoke in favor of invocations at the Council meetings. Mr. Albini requested a City Charter
amendment to include an invocation at the Council meetings.
Janice Hughes requested tree removal on Nantucket Drive, stating the overgrown trees cause
many health and safety problems due to cracked sidewalks, that she has slipped; and children .
using the streets to skateboard and bicycle instead of the sidewalks. Ms. Hughes informed Council
of damages to her driveway caused by tree root problems.
Robert Bell informed Council that the sidewalks on Nantucket Drive are unsafe due to the
overgrown trees as a severe problem and requested Council assistance in a first phase of
trimming and eventual tree removal.
Mayor Boardman requested Mr. Bell to submit a follow up card to the Sergeant -at -Arms.
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Randy Kokal, Chairman of the Planning Commission, spoke in opposition to Ordinance No.
3600 that was introduced January 6, 2003 reducing the number of Planning Commission regular
meetings from twice to once a month. Mr. Kokal expressed his opinion this is a poorly drafted
ordinance which he believes violates the Brown Act. He informed Council that there is a
meeting schedule with staff to discuss this issue.
Mark Bixby, Neighbors for Wintersburg Wetlands Restoration representative, stated the need to
comply with the Brown Act when adding items to the agenda without 72 hours notice. Mr. Bixby
urged Council to deny adoption of proposed Ordinance No. 3600 in order to comply with the Brown
Act by including the Planning Commission Chairman authority.
Julie Bixby referred to the Late Communication that she submitted to Council in opposition to
proposed Ordinance No. 3600. Ms. Bixby stated that the existing code does not refer to special
meetings and that this proposed ordinance would be in violation of the Brown Act.
Don Rice informed Council that he signed the petition in opposition to the wall proposed to be
built in their neighborhood for soccer use at the Hope View School and the adjoining park area.
Mr. Rice urged Council to withhold action on the fence to allow the community and the soccer
organization to meet on said item to discuss the effect on the neighborhood, including issues
relating to children's health and safety.
(City Council) Motion Failed to Reconsider Ordinance 3600 per Government Code
5.54954.2 (b) (2) (440.90)
A motion was made by Boardman, second Cook to reconsider Ordinance 3600 - "An Ordinance
of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Amending
Section 2.34.090 Relating to Planning Commission Bylaws." The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sullivan
Mayor Boardman expressed her opinion there is an immediate need to take action on a non-
agendized item, Ordinance No. 3600 Planning Commission Bylaws per Government Code
5.54954.2 (b) (2). She stated that due to a great public interest, added staff time involved, and
the Planning Commission's concerns said item should be brought forward at this evening's
meeting.
Discussion was held among Council and staff regarding the necessity.to.act on this non-
agendized item based on an immediate need to take action.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Coerper to add the proposed Ordinance No. 3600
Planning Commission Bylaws item to this agenda per Government Code Section 5.54954.2 (b)
(2). The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman
NOES: Coerper, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
ABSENT: Sullivan
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(City Council) Announcement Made by Councilmember Gil Coerper of Individual
Appointment of Junior ("Joe") Domingo to the Finance Board (110.20)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Gil Coerper who
announced his individual appointment of Junior ("Joe") Domingo to the Finance Board.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to direct the City Clerk to'record in the minutes
the appointment by Councilmember Gil Coerper of Junior ("Joe") Domingo to the Finance
Board. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sullivan
(City Council) Announcement Made by Councilmember Jill Hardy of Individual
Appointments of: 1.) Charles Falzon to the Finance Board and 2.) Richard Hart to the
Public Works Commission (110.20)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Jill Hardy announcing her
individual Board and Commission appointments as follows: 1) Charles Falzon to the Finance
Board and 2) Richard Hart to the Public Works Commission.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Green to direct the City Clerk to record in the minutes the
appointment by Councilmember Jill Hardy of 1) Charles Falzon to the Finance Board and 2)
Richard Hart to the Public Works Commission. The motion carried by the following roli 'catl vote.
AYES: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sullivan
(City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2003-8 and Letter Urging the California Legislature
to Reject the Governor's Proposed Shift of Local Vehicle License Revenues and to Honor
the 1998 Commitment to Restore the Vehicle License Fee (120.70)
The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Connie Boardman requesting
Council approval of a resolution and letter urging the California Legislature to reject the
Governor's proposed shift of local vehicle license revenues and to honor the 1998 commitment
to restore the Vehicle License Fee.
Councilmember Coerper announced that he, Mayor Pro Tern Green, Police Chief Kenneth
Small and the President of the Police Officers' Association, Russ Reinhart had just returned
from Sacramento. Councilmember Coerper stated the purpose of the meeting was to hear the
speaker regarding the bill to protect public safety and to meet with Senator Ross Johnson and
State Assemblyman Tom Harman to discuss protecting the 911 number for emergency phone
calls.
City Administrator Ray Silver informed Council that in 1998 a commitment was made to the
cities in California to restore the Vehicle License Fee to the cities so that vital services would not
be threatened. City Administrator Silver reviewed the financial impact to the city if the State
legislation and Governor Gray Davis decide that the State will keep the Vehicle License Fee
revenue.
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A motion was made by Coerper, second Cook to:
1. Adopt Resolution 2003-8 - 'A Resolution of the City of Huntington Beach Urging the
California Legislature to Reject the Governor's Proposed Shift of Local Vehicle License Fee
Revenues and to Honor the, 1998.Commitment to Restore the Vehicle License Fee';
and
2. Approve the draft letter to be sent from the Council to the State legislators urging them to
restore the Vehicle License Fee and protect vital city and county public health and safety
services.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sullivan
(City Administrator's Report) Announced the Opening of New Hyatt Regency Huntington
Beach Resort & Spa (120.70)
City Administrator Ray Silver announced that the new Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort
& Spa is open and thanked the Director of Building and Safety Ross Cranmer and staff, Fire
Division Chief Chuck Bumey and staff.and the developers for a successful project.
(City Administrator's Report) Approved Employment Contract Agreement between the
City and Janis M. Ingels for Appointment to the Position of Information Services Director
(600.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Administrator recommending City
Council approval of Janis M. Ingels to the position of Director of Information Services as
required by City Charter.
A motion was made by Cook, second Coerper to:
1. Approve the appointment of Janis Ingels to the position of Director of Information
Services;
and
2. Approve and authorize execution by the City Administrator and City Clerk of the
Employment Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Janis M. Ingels for
the position of Director of Information Services.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sullivan
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(City Council) Reviewed and Accepted Shari Freidenrich, City Treasurer's November
2002 Report Titled City of Huntington Beach Summary of City Investment Portfolio, Bond
Proceeds, and Deferred Compensation Activity (310.20)
The City Council considered a communication from City Treasurer Shari Freidenrich
transmitting the Monthly Investment Report for Novemer 2002.
City Treasurer Freidenrich gave a PowerPoint presentation titled November Treasurer's Report
which was announced as a Late Communication earlier in the meeting by Assistant City Clerk
Liz Ehring.
A motion was made by Cook, second Hardy to review and accept the monthly report. Following
review of the report, by motion of Council, accept the Monthly investment Report Summary of
Investment Portfolio, Bond Proceeds, and Deferred Compensation Activity for November 2002,
pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sullivan
Consent Calendar — Items Removed for Separate Discussion
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion:
(City Council) Resolution No. 2003-6 Approving Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations
Relating to Disciplinary Grievance Appeal Hearings; Review of Hearing Officer
Recommendations; and Procedures for Impasse Hearings (700.20)
Consent Calendar — Items Approved
Although no one made the first motion, Houchen made the second and Council approved the
following Consent Calendar items, as recommended. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sullivan
ABSTAIN: (Coerper, Green, and Hardy abstained from the November 18, 2002 minutes)
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Minutes - Approved and adopted the minutes of the
City Council/Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of November 18, 2002 as written and on
file in the Office of the City Clerk. Submitted by the City Clerk.
(City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2003-5 Regarding Access by Means of
Fingerprinting Process to Summary Criminal History Information for Employment,
Licensing, or Certification Purposes (700.20) — Adopted Resolution No. 2003-5 — "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Regarding Access to Summary
Criminal History Information"for employment, licensing, or certification purposes. Submitted by
the Administrative Services Director. Funding Source: Not applicable.
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(City Council) Approved the Reappointments of Kristin Stilton and Joan Morris to the
Design Review Board to for a Second Term to Expire December 21, 2006 (110.20) -
Approved the reappointments of Kristin Stilton and Joan Morris to the Design Review Board
for a second four-year term to expire on December 31, 2006. Submitted by Councilmembers
Dave Sullivan and Pam Houchen, Council Liaisons to the Design Review Board. Funding.
Source: Not applicable.
(City Council) Approved the Services Contract between the City and Turbo Data Systems,
Inc. for Parking Citation Processing by the Police Department (600.10) - 1. Approved and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Services Contract between the City of
Huntington Beach and Turbo Data Systems, Inc. for Citation Processing Services; and 2.
Authorized the Chief of Police to expend up to $78,500 for citation processing service.
Submitted by the City Treasurer and the Police Chief. Funding Source: Parking Enforcement
Unit - $78,500.
(City Council) Accepted the Resignation of Linda Kelly and Approved the Appointment of
Jan P. Garner to the Personnel Commission for the Remainder of the Term to Expire
June 30, 2004 (110.20) — Accepted the resignation of Linda Kelly and approved the
appointment of Jan P. Garner to fill the vacancy with a term to expire June 30, 2004.
Submitted by Councilmembers Dave Sullivan and Jill Hardy, Council Liaisons to the Personnel
Commission. Funding Source: Not applicable.
(City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2003-7 Amending the City's Classification Plan -
Added Principal Librarian, Senior Services Assistant and Senior Services Transportation
Coordinator -Deleted NutritioniTransit Coordinator -Modified Classifications (700.1 Q) — -
Adopted Resolution No. 2003-7 — "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach to Amend the Classification Plan by Adding, Deleting, and Modifying Classifications and
Modifying Compensation in the City Classification Plan." Submitted by the Administrative
Services Director. Funding Source: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Funds
for these positions are budgeted for fiscal year 2002/03. (Adding Principal Librarian, Senior
Services Assistant and Senior Services Transportation Coordinator and deleting
Nutrition/Transit Coordinator.)
(City Council) Approved License Agreement between the City and Southern California
Edison for Langenbeck Park (Magnolia Street slo Garfield Avenue) (600.10) —Approved
the License Agreement with Southern California Edison for the use of 8.19 acres of property
commonly known as Langenbeck Park, and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
any and all documents necessary to conclude this transaction. Submitted by the Administrative
Services Director and the Community Services Director. Funding Source: The..annual payment
of $1,638 is budgeted in the Park Acquisition and Development Fund.
(City Council) Approved Reinstitution of the Huntington Central Park Reservation System
(for Control of Park Activities) (920.10) —1. Approved the reinstitution of the reservation
system in Huntington Central Park to provide better control of park activities for park users and
adjacent residents; and 2. Authorized the appropriation of $18,900 from the General Fund
Unappropriated Fund Balance into Parking/Camping Program, Temporary Salaries Account No.
0045202.52000. Submitted by the Community Services Director. Funding Source: $18,900
from General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance into ParkinglCamping Program, Temporary
Salaries Account. Expenditure offset by $24,950 in revenue from reservation fees.
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(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved Listing Agreement between the City and
Lee & Associates for Sale of 438 Main Street (Main -Pier Redevelopment Sub Area)
(600.30) — Authorized the Redevelopment Agency's Executive Director to execute a listing
agreement titled Standard Owner -Agency Agreement for Sale or Lease of Real Property with
Lee & Associates for the marketing and sale of 438 Main Street, and authorized a broker
commission of 6% upon successful completion of a sale. Submitted by the Deputy Executive
Director and the Administrative Services Director. Funding Source: The sale of 438 Main
Street would generate one-time revenues for the Redevelopment Agency, which would then
facilitate debt repayment to the General Fund. Any sale commission due to Lee & Associates
would be paid from net proceeds of the sale of 438 Main Street.
(City Council) Amended Planning Department Budget Appropriating Funds to Cover
Professional Services Costs Associated with Processing Mills Land & Water Settlement
Agreement for Zoning Entitlements, Engineering Documents, and Environmental Studies
(600.10) - Amended the Planning Department's budget by appropriating $300,000 from the
Unreserved General Fund, account number 100.31.100.1999, to be distributed to the
Professional Services account as prescribed in the Mills Land and Water Settlement
Agreement. Submitted by the Planning Department. Funding Source: Unreserved General
Fund in the amount of $300,000.
(City Council) Accepted Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Department of Justice — Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Award for the Police Department (340.80) -1.
Accepted the grant award of $113,324 from the Department of Justice for funding cycle 2002 —
2003 and approp riated'funds; and 2. Authorized the Chief of Police to expend $125,916 plus
any accrued interest on technology within the Police Department. Submitted by the Police
Chief. Funding Source: A 10% City match of $12,592 is required which has been included in
the Police Department's 2002-2003 budget, under the Jail Programs account. The grant
account business unit will be established.
(City Council) Approved Final Tract Map No. 15549 of Tentative Tract Map No. 15549 (22.6
Acre Waterfront Residential Subdivision — Mayer Financial, L.P. and PLC/Lyon Waterfront
Residential, LLC) wls Beach Blvd., No of PCH (420.60) -1. Approved Final Tract Map No.
15549 and accepted the offer of dedication, improvements, and bonds pursuant to findings and
requirements (ATTACHMENT NO. 1); AND 2. Approved the Subdivision Agreement By and
Between the City of Huntington Beach and Mayer Financial, L. P. and PLC/Lyon Waterfront
Residential, LLC for Tract No. 15549 and authorized execution by the Mayor and City Clerk.
(ATTACHMENT NO. 6) Attachment No. 1 — Findings for Acceptance of Final Map (1) Final
Tract Map No. 15549 is in conformance with the California Subdivision Map Act, the City of
Huntington Beach Subdivision Ordinance and Tentative.Tract Map No. 15549 Conditions of
Approval, as approved by the City Council. Requirements; ('I.) Acceptance of offer of
dedication shall be subject to completion of improvements and requirements shown on the final
map. (2.) The City Clerk shall file the following bonds with the City Treasurer: (a) Faithful
Performance Bond No. B34224613 (Attachment No. 7); (b) Labor and Material Bond No.
B34224613 (Attachment No. 7); (c) Monument Bond No. B34224614 (Attachment No. 7).
(3.) The City Clerk shall affix her signature to the map and release it for recordation by the
County of Orange. Submitted by the Planning Director. Funding Source: Not Applicable.
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(City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2003-6 Approving Personnel Commission Rules
and Regulations Relating to Disciplinary Grievance Appeal Hearings; Review of Hearing
Officer Recommendations; and Procedures for Impasse Hearings (700.20)
Council Member Coerper requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent.
Calendar to inquire about the Personnel Commission procedures..
Administrative Services Director Clay Martin responded to Councilmember Coerper's inquiry
stating that the procedures that the Personnel Commission follows relating to these issues has
not been formally approved by Council and that the procedures have not changed since 1997.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Houchen to adopt Resolution No. 2003-6 — "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Rules and
Regulations of the Personnel Commission Relating to Disciplinary Grievance Appeal Hearings;
Review of Hearing Officer Recommendations on Disciplinary Appeals; and Procedures for
Impasse Hearing." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sullivan
(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3599 Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code to Repeal Regulations of Independent Expenditure Campaign Committees (640.10)
Mayor Pro Tern Green received clarification from City Attorney McGrath that the city will not be
able to enforce this provision of the Municipal Code.
After Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring read by title, a motion was made by Houchen, second Cook
to adopt Ordinance No. 3599 - "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Repealing
Section 2.07.050(b) of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding the Contribution
Limitation to Independent Expenditure Committees Contained in the City of Huntington Beach
Campaign Reform Law."Submitted by the City Attorney. (Ordinance approved for introduction
on 116/03.)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sullivan.
(City Council) Approved Acceptance and Appropriation of Donations For D.A.R.E.
Program (570.20)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Pam Houchen transmitting the
following Statement of Issue: At the December 16, 2002 meeting, the City Council voted to not
extend funding of the City's D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program for the 2"1
semester of the 2002-03 school calendar year. Based on this decision, a g oup of citizens atcity
Council Members began a fundraising campaign to continue the D.A.F.1. r
second semester. To date, l am happy to report that a total of $21,500"bas been taised
pledges for more.
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Based on the interest in this program by the community, I would like to recommend that the City
accept these funds, appropriate the dollars accordingly, and design a DARE program based on
these funds.
Councilmember Houchen and.Mayor Pro Tem Green thanked all who contributed to this program.
A motion was made by Houchen, second Cook to:
Accept the $21,500 in donations raised to date and any additional funds raised by the
community for the D.A. R.E. program;
and
2. Appropriate all funds raised on behalf of the D.A.R.E. program to the Police Department,
Patrol, Regular Overtime Account;
and
3. Authorize the Chief of Police to expend these funds in support of an abbreviated D.A.R.E.
Program, consistent with the funds received, during the second semester.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sullivan
Mayor Boardman requested quiet reflection on Martin Luther King Holiday which was observed on
January 20, 2003.
Adjournment — City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Boardman adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Huntington Beach to Monday, February 3, 2003, at 5:00 p.m., in Room B-8 Civic Center,
2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California.
/s/ Connie Brockway
City Clerk and ex-o icio Clerk of e CVi
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of.Huntington Beach, California
By:
ATTEST:
City Clerk -Clerk
Assistant City Clerk
Mayor -Chairman