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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-21Minutes City Council/Redevelopment Agency City of Huntington Beach Monday, April 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 Mayor Boardman called the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. in Room B8. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Call Present: Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy, (Sullivan arrived 5:05 p.m.) Absent: None Pursuant to the Brown Act (Open Meetings Act) the City Clerk Announced Late Communications Received by Her Office Which Pertain to Items on the Agenda (1) Copies of late communications submitted by City Counciimembers or City Departments are available for the public at the City Clerk's desk. (2) Late communications submitted by members of the public will be made available to the public at the City Clerk's Office the morning after the Council meeting. Two PowerPoint communications submitted by Chris Kunze, Manager of the tong Beach Airport, dated April 21, 2003 titled Long Beach Airport Brief Huntington Beach Issues and Long Beach Airport Brief Long Beach Airport regarding the Study Session Overview of Long Beach Airport Flights/Expansion Plans. Public Comments Bob Dingwall informed Council that he is a retired, experienced test pilot. Mr. Dingwall stated that in his opinion the F.A.A. (Federal Aviation Administration) should raise the minimum altitude levels of aircraft flying over Huntington Beach. Dean Albight spoke in opposition to the flight path over his residence and that the alleged fuel emissions are damaging his residential plant life. He voiced his concerns regarding low -flying aircraft and the increase of flights over the city. (2) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 2 (City Council) Study Session Held — Presentation Made by the Manager of the Long Beach Airport Re: Overview of Long Beach Airport Flights/Expansion Plans — Los Alamitos Flight Track Records to be Furnished to Council at a Date Uncertain (520.50) City Administrator Ray Silver announced that the purpose of this Study Session is in response to citizens' complaints regarding the noise and flight level of aircraft flying over the city. He clarified for the audience that the second communication presented by Mr. Kunze is an abbreviated version of the PowerPoint slide report included in the agenda packet. Mr. Chris Kunze, Manager of the Long Beach Airport, reviewed the afore -mentioned two Late Communications, which had been announced earlier by Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring. Mr. Kunze briefed the City Council on issues pertaining to the Long Beach Airport such as historical and current information regarding flight patterns, altitude and noise restrictions, and numbers of flights. Mr. Kunze referred to the maps and diagrams presented in the Huntington Beach Issues PowerPoint of detailing Air Carrier Arrivals crossing Huntington Beach with penetration gate plots provided as samples. He spoke regarding litigation history and noise abatement program, stating that Long Beach Airport is most restrictive in noise control. Mr. Kunze informed Council that he will furnish Los Alamitos flight track records per Councilmember Cook's request. Considerable discussion was held between Council and Mr. Kunze regarding: 1) limiting number of flights; 2) monitoring of flight altitude levels; 3) addressing particles (pollution) from fuel emissions; 4) review of the airlines noise budget as it would affect the possibility of additional flights; and 5) that flight tracks and altitudes are the domain of the FAA. Mayor Boardman thanked Mr. Kunze for his presentation. Motion to Recess to Closed Session — Approved A motion was made by Green, second Hardy to recess to Closed Session on the following items. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None (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 City is a party. The title of the litigation is Erin K. Collins aka Erin K. Letterman v. City of Huntington Beach, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 02CC07128. (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 City is a party. The title of the litigation is Epifania Huertero, et al., v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; United States District Court Case No. SA 01-1136. (120.80) (3) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 3 (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 City is a parry. The title of the litigation is Anthony Matteson v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; USDC Case No. SACV-98-563 AHS (EEx). (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 City is a party. The title of the litigation is Debra Hashin v. City of Huntington Beach; WCAB Case No. LB00311998; Claim No. COHB-98-0204. (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 City is a party. The title of the litigation is Shugart v. City of Huntington Beach, United States District Court Case No. SA CV 91-0475 AHS (RWRx). (120.80) Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting — 7:00 P.M. — Council Chambers. City Council- Redevelopment Agency Roll Call Present: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy Absent: None (City Council) City Attorney's Report of Action Taken by the City Council in Closed Session on Monday, April 21, 2003 Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.1(a) (2) Re: Debra Hashin v. City of Huntington Beach; WCAB Case No. LB00311998; Claim No. COHB-98-0204 (120.80) City Attorney Jennifer McGrath announced that on Monday, April 21, 2003 the City Council convened in closed session to discuss potential litigation regarding Debra Hashin v. City of Huntington Beach. City Attorney McGrath handed Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring the related communication titled (Initiate Litigation) Report of Action Taken Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 1 (a)(2); April 7, 2003, City Council Close Session which reflected her oral statement. On Monday, April 21, 2003, the City Council convened in closed session to discuss the matter of Debra Hashin v. City of Huntington Beach WCAB Case No. LB00311998; Claim No. COHB- 98-0204. City Council voted to approve stipulations with request for award of $71,782.50. The Council voted as follows: 7 Ayes; 0 Noes; 0 Abstentions. City Attorney McGrath also handed Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring a related communication titled Report of Action Taken Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 1 (a) (2); February 3, 2003 City Council Closed Session regarding the vote to appeal Barbara Dieckmeyer v. the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach, City of Huntington Beach, et al. The agency voted as follows: 7 Ayes, 0 Noes. Pledge of Allegiance — Girl Scout Troop 818. (4) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 4 Moment of Silence Observed Mayor Boardman requested observation of a moment of silence to reflect on the issues before Council this evening. Assistant 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 City Treasurer Shari Freidenrich transmitting corrected Page No. 3 of Ordinance No. 3603 that eliminates a typographical error. With this correction, Ordinance No. 3603 now matches the legislative draft. The recommendation on this item is changed to introduce Ordinance No. 3603 as amended. Communication from City Attorney transmitting corrected Page No.7 of Ordinance No. 3606 and Page No. 9 of the Legislative Draft. Communication from the Community Services Department correcting Page No. 3 of the Request for Council Action relative to S. 13.08.070. Communication from Councilmember Gil Coerper titled Support Our Troops. The communication sets forth that there is an internet web site www.YellowRibbonAmerica.Com to learn about what the our troops are doing and how we can support them while they are away from their loved ones. Two PowerPoint Communications submitted by Chris Kunze, Manager of the Long Beach Airport, dated April 21, 2003 titled Long Beach Airport Brief Huntington Beach Issues and Long Beach Airport Brief Long Beach Airport regarding the Study Session Overview of Long Beach Airport Flights/Expansion Plans. Presentation made by Mayor Connie Boardman of a commendation to R.J. Mayer and Steve Bone, Co -Owners of Hilton Waterfront Hotel, and John Gilbert, General Manager of the Hilton Waterfront, recognizing them for their final pledge amount of $250,000 in the rebuilding of the Huntington Beach Pier. (160.40) Presentation made by Mayor Connie Boardman to Elaine Craft, Chamber of Commerce, Women of Action; and Jean Nagy, The Tree Society, a proclamation commemorating Arbor Day. The City of Huntington Beach will celebrate the traditional Arbor Day by planting a Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) on April 24, 2003, 11:00 a.m., at Lake Park, Huntington Beach. (160.40) Mayor's Award presented by Mayor Connie Boardman and Library Services Director Ron Hayden, to Information Systems Manager Cam Ha, Library Services Department. (160.40) Public Comments Ben Rockwell expressed his gratitude to Council regarding proposed Ordinance 3605 repealing the ban ordinance on self-propelled wheelchairs, Huntington Beach Municipal Code 10.88. Mr. Rockwell stated that this would bring equality to everyone. (5) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 5 Cathy Shimozomo thanked staff for bringing forward proposed Ordinance 3605 repealing the ban ordinance on self-propelled wheelchairs. She requested that Council approve this item. Chad Morgan spoke in support of Councilmember Coerper's item regarding the "Yellow Ribbon America Coalition." Mr. Morgan informed Council of the Young Americans for Freedom Organization and the numerous volunteers throughout the country working to show support for the troops. Brad White, representative of Yellow Ribbons America Operation spoke in support of the agenda item requesting adoption of Resolution No. 2003-26 regarding the city's support for the members of the Armed Forces who are participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Mr. White urged Council to adopt this resolution. Ed Kerins, Huntington Beach Tomorrow representative spoke regarding what he considers to be quality of life goals for Huntington Beach. He informed Council of the website at HBTomorrow.org and stated that under "Useful Information" there are many items of public interest such as public hearing dates and project descriptions. Karen Jackie, representative of the Human Relations Task Force provided information on the Task Force. Ms. Jackle informed Council of a play, Tea House of the August Moon, being presented in the Huntington Playhouse. She commended Senior Administrative Analyst Elaine Kuhnke for her invaluable assistance with the activities of the Task Force. Cathy Rasmussen represented Debbie Borden regarding the absence of the invocation at the council meetings and offered a prayer. Steve Ray spoke on behalf of the Friends of Shipley Nature Center restoration plans and invited citizen participation. Mr. Ray announced an upcoming Earth Day event on April 26, 2003 and a May 17, 2003 fundraiser. He stated that event information could be found at www. FSNC.org or by calling 714-846-0916. City Council) (1) Accepted Ad Hoc Council Committee Report Reaffirming Resolution No. 99-84 Regarding Role of Council Liaisons and (2) Considered Staff Resources Allocated to Council Liaisons/Boards/Commissions as Part of the Budget Process (120.10) The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Jill Hardy, Chair, Ad Hoc Council Committee on behalf of City Councilmembers Gil Coerper and Pam Houchen transmitting the following Statement of Issue: At the March 3, 2003, meeting, Mayor Connie Boardman presented an H-Item relating to the role of Council liaisons and the number of city committees, boards, commissions, and task forces. As part of the H-Item, an Ad Hoc Council committee was approved. Committee members included City Council Members Pam Houchen, Gil Coerper, and myself. The purpose of the committee was to review Resolution 99-84 (attached) regarding the role of council liaisons, and to make recommendations to the City Council regarding the number of committees, boards, commissions and task forces currently in existence. The Ad Hoc committee met on March 26, 2003 to review these issues. Pending further consideration of Resolution 99-84, the committee unanimously agreed to reaffirm the role of Council Liaisons as outlined in Resolution 99-84. With respect to the second issue, however, the (6) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 6 committee agreed that a determination or recommendation for combining city board slcommissions essentially related to available staffing resources and the City's current budget process. Therefore, the Committee recommended addressing this issue as part of that process. Should further consideration be required by the committee at that time, a second meeting would be convened. A motion was made by Hardy, second Coerper to: 1. Reaffirm Resolution No. 99-84 as the guiding document regarding the role of City Council liaisons; and 2. Consider staff resources allocated to city boards and commissions as part of the budget process. Reconvene the Ad Hoc committee as required. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council) City Administrator's Report Announcements Re: (1.) Huntington Beach Police Placing Second in Baker to Las Vegas Relay Race and (2.) Department Highlight of Consent Calendar Item Re: Water Pipeline Replacements Florida Street/Alabama Street (600.74/110.30) Police Chief Kenneth Small announced that the Huntington Beach Police placed second in their division in a relay race through the desert from Baker to Las Vegas. Public Works Director Robert F. Beardsley highlighted Consent Calendar Item regarding Water Pipeline Replacements on Florida Street (between Clay Avenue and Altamar Drive) and Alabama Street (between Adams Avenue and Knoxville Avenue). (City Council) Reviewed and Accepted Shari Freidenrich, City Treasurer's February 2003 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 February 2003. City Treasurer Freidenrich gave a PowerPoint presentation titled February Treasurer's Report that was included in the agenda packet. Councilmember Sullivan received clarification from City Treasurer Freidenrich regarding the LAIF (Local Agency investment Fund) fund relative to the $40 million policy limit. (7) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 7 A motion was made by Green, second Coerper 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 February 2003, 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: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None Consent Calendar — Items Removed for Separate Discussion The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion: (City Council) City Clerk's Passport Acceptance Facility Operations Quarterly Report for January 2003 through March 2003 (100.30) (City Council) Resolution No. 2003-25 Rescinding Resolution No. 2002-6 and Amending the Signature Delegation of Authority for the Execution of Professional Services Agreements (HBMC Chapters 3.02 and 3.03) from Department Heads to Department Positions (630.50) (City Council) Grant Agreement with Save -Our -Strays for Animal Microchip and Spay/Neuter Clinics (per the City Council's Animal Care Services Ad -Hoc Subcommittee's Recommendation) (600.10) Consent Calendar — Items Approved On motion by Green, second Coerper Council approved the following Consent Calendar items, as recommended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council) Approved and Authorized Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Non - Exclusive License Agreement Between the City and Continuing Development, Inc. (CDI) for Lease of City Building Located at 17241 Oak Lane (Oak View Day Care Center) for Child Development Program (600.10) - Approved Amendment No. 1 to Non -Exclusive License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Continuing Development, Incorporated, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment. Submitted by Community Services Director. Funding Source: Not applicable. (City Council) Approved Project Plans and Specifications and Authorized Advertisement for Bids for Water Pipeline Replacements on Florida Street (Between Clay Avenue and Altamar Drive) and Alabama Street (Between Adams Avenue and Knoxville Avenue); CC-1188 (600,75) - Approved the project plans and specifications and authorized the Director of Public Works to request public bids for the construction of the water pipeline replacements in Florida Street and Alabama Street; CC-1188. Submitted by Public Works Director. Funding Source: Water Main Replacement Project account. The engineer's estimate is $1,800,000. (8) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 8 (City Council) Approved and Authorized Execution of Amendment No. 6 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-95-975 Between the City and Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) (600.25) — Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 6 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-95-975 between Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Huntington Beach. Submitted by Public Works Director. Funding Source: None. (In fiscal Year 200212003 the City has been approved to receive approximately $2.7 million in transportation improvement funds under the Combined Transportation Funding Programs (CTFP).) (City Council) Approved Project Plans and Specifications and Authorized Advertisement of Bids for Murdy Park Reconfiguration, Phase One; CC-1176 (per Measure C Requirements) (600.65) - Approved the project plans and specifications, and authorized the Director of Public Works to request bids for the Murdy Park Reconfiguration, Phase One, CC-1176. Submitted by the Community Services Director and the Public Works Director. Funding Source: Park Acquisition and Development Fund, Murdy Park Reconfiguration. A reimbursable grant has been approved under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Park Acquisition and Development Fund from the Cattelus Meadowlark residential project. (The staff report sets forth that this project has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney relative to Charter Section 612 (Measure C).) (City Council) Approved Project Plans and Specifications and Authorized Advertisement of Bids for Murdy Fire Station 2 Improvement Project; CC-1195 (600.80) - Approved the project plans and specifications, and authorized the Director of Public Works to request bids for Fire Station 2 — Murdy Improvement Project, CC-1195. Submitted by the Acting Fire Chief and the Public Works Director. Funding Source: General Fund Capital Improvement Projects, Murdy Fire Station, Building Improvements. The engineer's estimate is $336, 000. (City Council) Received, Reviewed and Filed City Clerk's Passport Acceptance Facility Operations Quarterly Report for January 2003 through March 2003 (100.30) Councilmember Sullivan requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent Calendar and stated his opinion that this is a great convenience for the citizens as well as profitable for the city. A motion was made by Sullivan, second Hardy to: Receive, review and file the Passport Acceptance Facility Report showing net profit of $14,227.50 for the period of January 2003 to March 2003, as prepared and submitted by the Office of the City Clerk. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None (9) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 9 (City Council) Continued to May 5, 2003 - Resolution No. 2003-25 Rescinding Resolution No. 2002-6 and Amending the Signature Delegation of Authority for the Execution of Professional Services Agreements (HBMC Chapters 3.02 and 3.03) from Department Heads to Department Positions (630.50) Councilmember Sullivan requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent Calendar. He asked to continue this item to the next council meeting so that he may have an opportunity to review the proposed recommended action. A motion was made by Sullivan, second Coerper to continue to May 5, 2003 the above mentioned Resolution No. 2003-25. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council) Approved Grant Agreement with Save -Our -Strays for Animal Microchip and Spay/Neuter Clinics (per the City Council's Animal Care Services Ad -Hoc Subcommittee's Recommendation) (600.10) Councilmember Houchen requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent Calendar. She informed Council that the cost of micro -chipping is five dollars and that the clinic will be treating animals at Lakeview Park Clubhouse, Saturday April 26, 2003, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A motion was made by Houchen, second Cook to approve the Grant Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Save -Our -Strays of Huntington Beach for Low Cost Animal Care Services. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council) Deferred from April 7, 2003 - Approved Introduction of Ordinance No. 3603 as Amended by Late Communication - Amending Title 5 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Business Licenses and Regulations (640.10) The City Treasurer's staff report included in the agenda packet sets forth that these amendments to Title 5 of the Business License ordinance do not trigger a Proposition 218 vote, and further sets forth that said changes do not increase the amount of any taxes currently identified in the ordinance. After Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring read by title, a motion was made by Green, second Hardy to approve introduction as amended by Late Communication submitted by the City Treasurer correcting typographical error in Section 5.04.010 Definitions (x) Solicitors and canvassers in lines 11 and 12 of Ordinance No. 3603 — "Ara Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Title 5 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Business Licenses and Regulations." The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None (10) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 10 (City Council) Approved to Continue to May 5, 2003 — Introduction of Ordinance No. 3604 Amending Chapter 3.03 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Professional Services Agreements (640.10) Ordinance No. 3604 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Amending Section 3.0a020 Relating to Professional Services." (This ordinance clarifies department heads' signature delegation authority on professional contracts.) A motion was made by Sullivan, second Coerper to continue introduction of Ordinance No. 3604 to May 5, 2003. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council) Approved for Introduction Ordinance No. 3605 Repealing Chapter 10.88 of the Huntington Beach Municipal: Code Relating to Self -Propelled Wheelchairs (640.10) — After Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring read by title, a motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve for introduction Ordinance No. 3605 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Repealing Chapter 10.88 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Self -Propelled Wheelchairs." The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council) Approved for Introduction Ordinance No. 3606 as Amended by Late Communication and Ordinance Nos. 3607, and 3608 Amending, Adding, Deleting Various Sections of Chapters 5, 9, and 13 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to the Beach - Pier — Beach Parking Areas — RV Camping Area — Specific Events -Parades (640.10) The City Council considered a communication from Community Services Director transmitting the following ordinances which bring Huntington Beach Municipal Code sections pertaining to the beach, pier, beach parking areas and RV camping area up-to-date with current procedures and terminology. Former specific events and parade Chapters have been deleted and combined into a new chapter. Councilmember Hardy inquired from staff as to the reason why citizens are allowed to stake sites for the Fourth of July parade using duct tape and spray paint. Police Chief Kenneth Small responded that the Specific Events Committee attempted to provide a policy that would be effective every year. Public Works Director Robert F. Beardsley spoke regarding the clean up of remnants. He informed Council that the city is aware of the use of duct tape and spray paint and attempts to keep citizens from using these items to marking their sites. April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 11 A motion was made by Hardy, second Cook to refer to the Specific Events Committee the issue of the use of duct tape and spray paint as markers for staking Fourth of July sites. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None After Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring read by title, a motion was made by Coerper, second Sullivan to approve for introduction: 1. Ordinance No. 3606 Beach Regulations —An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Deleting Chapters 13.04, 13.12, 13.16, 13.20 and 13.24 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and Amending Chapter 13.08 Relating to Beach Regulations. as Amended by Late Communication dated April 21,2003 submitted by City Attorney Correcting Section 13.08.270 and 2. Ordinance No. 3607 Camper Facilities — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington ch Amending Chapter 13.28 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Camper Facilities. and 3. Ordinance No. 3608 Specific Events — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Deleting Chapters 5.68 and 9.48 and Adding Chapter 13.54 Relating to Specific Events. The motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council) Approved the Website to Solicit On -Line Public Survey Input Relative to the Budget (320.20) The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Connie Boardman transmitting the following Statement of Issue: Cities throughout California and the nation regularly use their websites as a way to solicit public input during their budget processes. Locally, the City of Long Beach recently used a website-based survey tool to assist it in developing a series of deep budget reductions. City Council Members have had an opportunity for input into the attached survey and I thank all of you who gave me ideas. They have been very helpful. In light of Huntington Beach's budget shortfall and the resource our new website offers, I recommend that the City Council direct the City Administrator to implement this survey on-line. As a way to contain the cost of collecting and analyzing the survey data, it should be restricted to survey responses submitted through the city's website. I recommend that the survey be available on the city's website from May 1 through June 30. This window will provide ample (12) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 12 time for interested persons to participate in the survey and provide staff time to compile the survey results and present them to the City Council so they may be included in our budget deliberations. I believe the survey tool will be a helpful resource to both the City Council and staff as we develop the fiscal year 2003-04 budget. Discussion was held by Council regarding how accessible the survey would be to elderly citizens or those who do not have a computer. Mayor Boardman stated that in order to keep the cost of the survey minimal, the Internet would provide access to a majority of the citizens and that the library computers will be utilized. A motion was made by Coerper, second Cook to direct the City Administrator to implement the attached budget survey. (Survey is included in the agenda packet.) The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2003-26 Expressing City Support of the "Yellow Ribbon America Coalition" Volunteer Organization and in Appreciation of U. S. Armed Forces Members Participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (120.70) The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Coerper transmitting the following Statement of Issue: At the April 7, 2003, City Council meeting, Mr. Brad White provided the city with a box of yellow ribbons during the public comments portion of the agenda. The request of Mr. Brad White was to join with other cities in supporting the efforts of his organization, Yellow Ribbon America, in mounting yellow ribbons on city vehicles in support of our troops. Due to Brown Act limitations, no formal discussion could take place regarding his request. The purpose of this item is to formally recognize the huge "labor of love" this volunteer organization has undertaken, and to make the public aware of its existence. Yellow Ribbon America is a coalition organized by Mr. White and Mr. Chad Morgan of the California Chapter of Young Americans for Freedom, an organization founded in 1960 that has been actively supporting our troops for over 40 years. On their own initiative, this organization is making yellow ribbons and bumper stickers available "free -of -charge." To make a request, citizens should email the following website: YellowRibbonAmerica.com. Although news as of the date of this report is promising, it will undoubtedly be many months until all of our troops return home safely. I believe that support of the efforts of this organization and their yellow ribbon campaign is very much in order. Therefore, the city of Garden Grove already agreed to take this step at their last Council meeting. I would like to recommend that the city lend (13) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 13 its support to our troops by accepting this request to hang ribbons on all city vehicles by adopting the attached resolution. The bumper stickers will be made available for distribution to the public to display on personal vehicles as supplies last. Along with the proposed resolution, attached is a letter requesting our participation, as well as some further information from their website. Councilmember Coerper thanked Assistant City Administrator William Workman, Public Works Director Robert F. Beardsley, and police staff for their assistance; also Mayor Pro Tern Cathy Green and Mrs. Coerper. A motion was made by Green, second Sullivan to adopt Resolution No. 2003- 26 - "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Expressing Its Support and Appreciation for the Members of the Armed Forces who are Participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom." Discussion was held amongst Council regarding the following concerns: 1) length of time the ribbons would be displayed; 2) responsibility for replacing tattered and torn yellow ribbons; and 3) possibility of other groups requesting ribbons being displayed for their causes. Mr. Brad White reported that he and volunteers within the city would maintain the ribbons. Mr. Chad Morgan reported that there would be not cost to the city. The afore -mentioned motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Houchen, Hardy NOES: Cook ABSENT: None (City Council) Flag Offered to City Councilmember Coerper accepted a flag that was offered to the city by the American Legion relative to the war effort. (City Council) Blue Star and Yellow Star Traditions Councilmember Sullivan informed Council of the Blue Star and Yellow Star traditions. (City Council) Council Meeting Councilmember Houchen is considering a future (H) Item proposing one council meeting per month. (14) April 21, 2003 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 14 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, May 5, 2003, at 5:00 p.m., in Room B-8 Civic Center, 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California. ATTEST: fow" 0�0�4dw City Clerk -Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerkrof the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach, California Mayor -Chairman