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City of Huntington Beach
Adjourned Regular Meeting
Monday, June 30, 2003
6:00 P.M. — Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
A videotape of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Call to Order
Mayor Connie Boardman called the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Call:
Present: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
Absent: None
City Clerk Announced Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Connie Brockway announced the
following Late Communications regarding the Council Budget Meeting. These
communications were received in her office following distribution of the agenda packet:
Communication from the Assistant City Administrator dated June 30, 2003 titled Staffing Plan
Change in City Administrator's Office FY 2003-04 regarding plans to eliminate the Department
Head position of Director of Organizational Effectiveness in the FY 2003-04 City Budget.
Communication from the Director of Administrative Services dated June 27, 2003 titled Updates
to Reductions Binder- General Fund Position Changes and Police Department Changes.
Communication from Charles Burney, Fire Marshal dated June 27, 2003 titled Response to
Questions from Councilmember Houchen.
Communication from Mayor Connie Boardman dated June 30, 2003 titled Proposed Alternative
Budget Cuts to Retain One Boat in the Marine Safety Boat Program.
Communication from the Community Services Director dated June 30, 2003 titled
Complimentary Parking Downtown, relative to the tradition of extending complimentary parking
downtown during the holiday season.
Communication from the Director of Administrative Services dated June 30, 2003 titled Cost of
Employee Automobile Allowances.
Communication from Councilmember Pam Houchen dated June 30, 2003 titled Proposed Cuts
and Fee Increases in Order to Retain the Fire Paramedic Engine Company.
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Communications transmitted to the City Clerk's Office from the City Administrator's Office from
members of the community relative to proposed budget reductions affecting the Fire
Department, Senior Center, Harbors and Beaches Department, Library Services Department
and miscellaneous communications on the budget.
City Clerk Announced Additional Late Communications
City Clerk Brockway announced receipt of the following additional Late Communications
distributed either immediately prior to the Council meeting or during the Public Comments
portion of the meeting:
Communication titled Summary of Current and Potential Revenue Generation and Cost
Recovery Mechanisms.
Two communications submitted by Don MacAllister during Public Comments, titled 1.) Channel
3, PCTA Public Access; and 2.) Parking Meters at the Library & the HB Playhouse.
Communication from Mayor Pro Tern Cathy Green titled AB 710 and the Orange County
Division, League of California Cities.
Communication submitted by Patricia Hall during Public Comments titled Stop the Closure of
the Lake Street Fire Station, which is a petition with approximately 42 signatures.
Communication from Yi-Mei MacLean in opposition to the proposed Banning Avenue Branch
Library closure.
Public Comments
Carol Burtis stated opposition to the proposed budget cuts in the Fire Department. Ms. Burtis
spoke regarding the detrimental effects of the proposed elimination of a fire engine and the
increase in response time.
(In response to the first speaker's comments, Mayor Boardman announced that there are no
plans to close a fire station.)
The following speakers were in opposition to the proposed elimination in the Library Services
Department of the Main Street and Banning Avenue Library Branches. Reasons included the
stated importance for the community of promoting literacy and easy access to branches by
teachers, mothers with young children, students and seniors with special needs. Many
speakers offered assistance, which included fund-raisers, such as the Huntington Beach event,
Concours d' Elegance; and volunteerism: Dorothy Boesch; Dolores McGuire, Friends of the
Library (FOTL) and Friends Gift Shop; Marguerite Davenport, Vice President of the Huntington
Beach Library Patrons Foundation; Mary Sue Pierce, Orange County Genealogical
Association; John F. Parodi, Current Chair of the Library Board of Trustees; Luana Holzer;
JoAnne Rankin, Friends of the Children's Library; Patricia Hall (submitted communication
during Public Comments titled Stop the Closure of the Lake Street Fire Station, which is a
petition with approximately 42 signatures); Paula Budris; Bart P. McGrath, Representative of
the Huntington Beach Concours d' Elegance and Library Patrons Foundation; Ryan Gaglio;
Debbie Dickinson; Konstanze Alvarez; Bill Burhans; Clem Dominguez; and Karla
Thomas.
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The following spoke in opposition to the installation of parking meters at the Central Library
Marjorie Kurth, Friends of the Library (FOTL); Don MacAllister (submitted communication
titled Parking Meters at the Library & the HB Playhouse) and Bart P. McGrath.
(Mayor Boardman clarified that the proposed installation of parking meters is not being
considered on the budget cutback list.)
Charles Falzon, Chair and Tim Geddes, Vice Chair of the Huntington Beach Finance Board;
spoke regarding the 63 recommendations presented by the Board, stating their hopes that
Council will consider them as helpful in making its decisions. Mr. Falzon submitted a Finance
Board Communication titled Finance Board Recommendations to Proposed Changes to Fiscal
Year 200212003 Budget, which is included in the Agenda Packet.
Carmen Erber, President of the Sister City Association, provided the background of her
organization and requested Council to reconsider the proposed complete elimination of the
program.
The following speakers were in opposition to the closure of the Seniors Outreach and the
Rodgers Senior Center. Reasons included reliance on senior transportation and meals
provided and other contributions of visits to seniors' homes that often serve to reveal heretofore
unknown needs: Bob Dettloff, Vice President, Huntington Beach Council on Aging (COA) and
COA members: Pat Davis, Dick White and Dale Dunn.
(Mayor Boardman announced that there are no plans to close; that the centers are only on the
alternative list.)
Ryan Gaglio requested that the Oak View, along with the Main Street and Banning Avenue
Branch Libraries remain open, expressing his concern for what he considers to be an
economically challenged Oak View community.
(Mayor Boardman responded that the Oak View Branch Library is not proposed for elimination.)
Clem Dominguez offered a tool to help calculate a formula for the budget cut, in addition to his
request that Council not cut the Marine Safety rescue boat, library branches and fire station.
The following speakers were in opposition to the proposed budget cuts in the Community
Services Department, Marine Safety Boat Program: Clem Dominguez; Charles Brown,
Lifeguard and member of the Huntington Beach Marine Safety Officers Association (HBMSOA)
and representative of the HB Surf Lifesaving Association; and Steve Reuter, HBMSOA
member.
The following speakers were in opposition to the proposed cutbacks in the Community Services
Department, Project Self -Sufficiency (PSS) Program. Reasons included the unique public -
private partnership of the program, which assists single mothers, and the need to continue full
salary funding for the Program Coordinator, Susan Edwards: Greg Arbues and Dianna
Gutierrez.
Debbie Castillo spoke regarding what she considers to be core essential to the city; the need
for the Public Works Department to repair the infrastructure. Ms. Castillo spoke regarding
carpentry, electrical and plumbing services relative to the prevailing wage.
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Don MacAllister spoke regarding the proposed elimination of Channel HBTV-3. Mr.
MacAllister referred to items presented on the document he submitted titled Channel 3, PCTA
Public Access.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Adopted Resolution No. 2003-46 Granting a
Designation Period for Two Years' Additional Service Credit with the California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) (600.20)
Assistant City Administrator presented Resolution No. 2003-46, which was included in the
agenda packet for City Council Action regarding the PERS Two Year Service Credit Option. Mr.
Workman orally reported on the "Golden Handshake," stating it is to assist employees in
downsizing and is to go into effect July 1 through September 30, 2003.
A motion was made by Green, second Coreper to adopt Resolution No. 2003-46 — "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to Grant a Designated Period for
Two Years Additional Service Credit." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Presentation Made by the City Administrator of
Responses from City Departments to Council Questions Raised During the June 23, 2003
City Council Workshop Re: the Proposed 2002-2003 Budget Revisions (310.20)
City Administrator Ray Silver presented responses to questions raised during the June 23, 2003
City Council Workshop regarding proposed 2002-2003 budget revisions. (The questions are
detailed in the approved City Council minutes of the June 23, 2003 Adjourned Regular Meeting
on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The City Council considered these communications, which are included in the Agenda Packet
for this meeting of June 30, 2003 and are listed as follows:
1. Communication from the Finance Board Chairman dated June 26, 2003 and titled Finance
Board Recommendations to Proposed Changes to Fiscal Year 200212003 Budget.
2. Communication from the Administrative Services Director dated June 28, 2003 and titled
Response to City Council Questions Raised at the June 23, 2003 Budget Study Session.
3. Communication from the Administrative Services Director dated June 27, 2003 and titled
Response to City Council Questions Posed at the June 23, 2003 City Council Meeting.
4. Communication from the Community Relations Officer dated June 30, 2003 and titled
Costs Associated with Broadcasting City Council and Planning Commission Meetings.
5. Communication from the Community Relations Officer dated June 30, 2003 and titled List
of Cities in Orange County that Broadcast Council Meetings.
6. Communication from the Chief of Police dated June 25, 2003 and titled Response to
Council Questions at Budget Workshop.
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7. Communication from the Administrative Services Director and the Library Services
Director dated June 25, 2003 and titled Question 11 - Proposal to Reduce Hours at All
Branches Instead of Closing Branches (Hardy).
8. Communication from the Community Services Director dated June 26, 2003 and titled
Budget Information re Marine Safety.
9. Communication from the Fire Chief dated June 24, 2003 and titled Response to Mayor's
Question Regarding Fire Response Costs.
10 Communication from the Fire Chief dated June 24, 2003 and titled Response to City
Council Question Regarding CNOA (Central Net Operations Authority) Costs.
11. Communication from the Public Works Director dated June 26, 2003 and titled Response
to Budget Questions.
12. Communication from the Community Services Director dated June 26, 2003 and titled
Community Services Budget Reductions Overview.
13. Communication from the Library Services Director dated June 25, 2003 and titled Mayor
Pro Tem Green's 6124103 Memo.
City Administrator Silver stated clarification of his position based on meeting with Marine Safety
Officers' Association (MSOA) Vice President, Steve Reuter; MSOA Chief Kyle Lindo; and
Community Services Director Jim Engle.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Discussion Held and Straw Votes Taken of
Proposed Budget Revisions to be Considered for Approval and Adoption at the July 7,
2003 Regular City Council Meeting (310.20)
Discussion was held regarding the proposed revisions for consideration for adoption and
approval at the regular City Council meeting of July 7, 2003.
Budget items regarding the Library Services Department, the Fire Department, Planning
Department's Code Enforcement Division, Community Services Department's Marine Boat
Program and Marine Safety Officer, the Sister City Association, the Police Department, and the
Administrative Services Department were removed by individual Councilmembers for
discussion.
Prior to discussion, a straw vote motion was unanimously approved, with no members absent,
to schedule proposed revisions (other than the items discussed separately to follow) on the July
7, 2003 agenda.
(City Council) Approved Straw Motion to Direct Staff to Present Proposed Budget Cuts
at the July 7, 2003 Meeting for the Library Services Department and to Accept Donation
of $180,000 (per Year for Two Funding Years) by the Friends of the Library
Councilmember Jill Hardy requested that the above -captioned item be removed for separate
discussion. Councilmember Hardy stated that she is pleased to hear of the generous donation
offered by the Friends of the Library.
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A straw vote motion was made by Hardy, second Green to direct staff to place cuts as
proposed for the Library Services Department except that the $180,000 donated by the Friends
of the Library be used to fund for two years, the two branch libraries — Main Street and Banning
Avenue, library pages, and children's books. The straw motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Approved Straw Motion to Present Councilmember Pam Houchen's
Recommendations at the July 7, 2003 Meeting on Proposed Budget Cuts and Fee
Increases for the Fire Department in Order to Retain the Fire Paramedic Engine Company
Councilmember Pam Houchen requested that the above -captioned item be removed for
separate discussion.
The City Council considered Councilmember Houchen's City Council Interoffice Communication
titled Proposed Cuts and Fee Increases in Order to Retain the Fire Paramedic Engine
Company, which had been announced earlier by City Clerk Connie Brockway as a Late
Communication.
A straw vote motion was made by Houchen, second Coerper to present at the July 7, 2003
Meeting, recommendations per Councilmember Pam Houchen's City Council Interoffice
Communication titled Proposed Cuts and Fee Increases in Order to Retain the Fire Paramedic
Engine Company as follows:
Public Works: Eliminate 1 GIS Analyst $88,800
Fire Operating Reductions (Original alternative) $ 61,938
Operating Reductions (Additional to Above) $ 19.767
Eliminate Two Deputy Fire Marshals ($121,676/ea.) $243,352
Adoption of New Fire Inspection Fees $160,000
Increased FireMed Fees $300,000
TOTAL $873,857
The straw motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Approved Straw Motion to Direct Staff to Present Proposed Budget Cuts
at the July 7, 2003 Meeting for the Planning Department's Code Enforcement Division as
Amended per Late Communication to (1.) Postpone Eliminating Two Code Enforcement
Officers until Cost Determination is Made; and (2.) Approve Imposition of Immediate
Fines for Egregious Code Violations
Councilmember Debbie Cook requested that the above -captioned item be removed for separate
discussion.
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The City Council considered the Late Communication submitted by staff titled Summary of
Current and Potential Revenue Generation and Cost Recovery Mechanisms, and which had
been announced earlier by City Clerk Connie Brockway.
A straw vote motion was made by Cook, second Coerper to present proposed budget cuts at
the July 7, 2003 meeting for the Planning Department's Code Enforcement Division as
amended to (1.) Postpone eliminating two Code Enforcement Officers until it can be
determined if additional revenue will cover costs (per Late Communication titled Summary of
Current and Potential Revenue Generation and Cost Recovery Mechanisms) and (2.) Approve
Fines for Egregious Code Violations (to be applied immediately, rather than issuing a warning
first). The straw motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Straw Motion Failed to Withhold Next Year's League of California Cities
Dues at a Budget Savings of $25,000 per Late Communication Relative to Assembly Bill
710
The City Council considered and held discussion relative to a City Council Interoffice
Communication submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Cathy Green titled AB 710 and the Orange
County Division, League of California Cities and which had been announced earlier by City
Clerk Connie Brockway as a Late Communication.
Mayor Pro Tern Green spoke regarding her recommendation to withhold next year's dues at a
budget savings of $25,000 until the city actually has representation of its view.
A straw vote motion was made by Green, second Coerper to withhold the city's dues for the
Orange County Division of the League of California Cities next year as a recommendation of
budget savings in the amount of $25,000 until the city actually has representation of its view
(per Mayor Pro Tern Cathy Green's Late Communication titled AB 710 and the Orange County
Division, League of California Cities). The straw motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Green
NOES: Coerper, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Approved Straw Motion to Present Proposed Budget Reductions as
Recommended by the Police Chief for the Police Department at the July 7, 2003 Meeting
Councilmember Gil Coerper requested that the above -captioned item on the Police Chief's
budget recommendations be removed for separate discussion.
Discussion was held regarding: (1.) Police Academy costs for basic training and materials; (2.)
Police Detective position; and (3.) Police helicopter operating costs.
A straw vote motion was made by Coerper, second Green to present the Police Department's
budget reductions as recommended by the Police Chief. The straw motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
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AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Approved Straw Motion to Make a Presentation at the July 7, 2003 Meeting
of the Community Services Department's Proposed Budget Reductions as Amended to
Retain the Marine Safety Officer
Councilmember Dave Sullivan requested that the above -captioned item be removed for
separate discussion to inquire regarding the service levels provided by the Marine Safety Officer
(Lieutenant).
Chief of Marine Safety Services Kyle Lindo answered Councilmember Sullivan's questions. In
response to City Administrator Silver, Chief Lindo stated that both the boat program and the
Marine Safety Lieutenant are central to the operations.
Community Services Director Jim Engle reported.
A straw motion made by Sullivan, second Coerper to present at the July 7, 2 003 Meeting the
Community Services Department's proposed budget reductions as amended to retain the
Marine Safety Officer and look for funding source this week. The straw motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: Boardman
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Announcement by City Administrator of Proposed Recommendation to
Eliminate the Director of Organizational Effectiveness Position from the Budget for the
Department of Administration (700.10)
City Administrator Ray Silver announced his recommendation of the proposed elimination of the
Director of Organizational Effectiveness position and the maintenance of the Principal
Administrative Analyst position per the Late Communication titled Staffing Plan Change in City
Administrator's Office FY 2003-04, which had been announced earlier by City Clerk Connie
Brockway as a Late Communication. Mr. Silver stated that a cost savings of $28,000 will be
realized by under -filling the position.
(City Council) Approved Straw Motion to Make a Presentation at the July 7, 2003 Meeting
of the Administrative Services Director's Recommended Budget Reductions
Administrative Services Director Clay Martin reported on the elimination of a Senior Accountant,
a Buyer and an Administrative Secretary position from his department's budget for a 6%
reduction of the total authorized staff.
A straw motion was made by Cook, second Coerper to present at the July 7, 2003 Meeting, the
Administrative Services Director's recommended budget reductions. The straw motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Approved Straw Motion to Make a Presentation at the July 7, 2003 Meeting
of the Community Services Department's Proposed Budget Reductions as Amended by
Mayor Connie Boardman's Late Communication to Retain One Lifeguard Boat in the
Marine Safety Boat Program
Mayor Connie Boardman requested that the above -captioned item be removed for separate
discussion. Council considered a City Council Interoffice Communication from Mayor
Boardman titled Proposed Alternative Budget Cuts to Retain One Boat in the Marine Safety
Boat Program, which had been announced earlier by City Clerk Connie Brockway as a Late
Communication:
A straw vote motion was made by Boardman, second Green to present at the July 7, 2003
Meeting, recommendations per Mayor Connie Boardman's City Council Interoffice
Communication titled Proposed Alternative Budget Cuts to Retain One Boat in the Marine
Safety Boat Program as follows:
1. Eliminate Intergovermental travel in the City Administrator's budget $10,000
2. End peak season MSO (Marine Safety Officer( staffing after 10:00 PM $ 16,046
3. Reduce Beach Maintenance (this will result in having 10 fewer porta potties on the beach
north of the pier — from 22 to 12) $ 22,533
TOTAL $ 48,581
The straw motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Withdrew Straw Motion to Eliminate Dinners Provided for Council and
Staff on Council Meeting Evenings
Councilmember Coerper withdrew a straw motion to eliminate dinners provided for Council
and staff on Council meeting evenings.
(City Council) Appreciation to Finance Board for Outstanding Work on the Budget
Recommendations
Councilmember Sullivan thanked the Finance Board for the outstanding work they have done on
the budget recommendations.
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(City Council) Support for Sister City Association
Mayor Pro Tern Green expressed her hopes that the door is kept "ajar" for the Sister City
Association.
Adjournment — City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Boardman adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach at 6:00 p.m. to Monday, July 7, 2003,
at 5:00 p.m., in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
ATTEST: ;
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
Mayor -Chairman