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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-01Minutes City Council/Redevelopment Agency City of Huntington Beach Monday, March 1, 2004 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 Green 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 B-8. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Call Present: Sullivan, Green, Boardman, Cook (Councilmember Coerper and Councilmember Houchen requested permission to be absent from the meeting pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54.) Absent: Coerper, Houchen Abstain: Hardy (due to a conflict of interest) The Following Late Communication Was Submitted During the Study Session Portion of the Meeting: Late Communication (undated) titled Table 7 City of Huntington Beach 2003 Income Standards Distributed by HUD — Very -Low, Low, and Moderate Income Households was distributed during the Study Session portion of the meeting. (Redevelopment Agency) Study Session Held Following a Motion to Postpone Which was Withdrawn — Presentation Made by the Economic Development Department Regarding Proposed Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures (400.30) Mayor Cathy Green announced that Councilmember Houchen .requested that the study session be postponed until such time as she is able to attend. A motion was made by Boardman, second Cook to reschedule the study session until the next open date on the Study Session Calendar. The motion was withdrawn by the maker and the second after Mayor Green and Councilmember Sullivan stated they would oppose the motion, for reasons that 1) the study session had already been scheduled; and 2) Councilmember Houchen is a Real Estate agent. Economic Development Director David Biggs presented orally, stating he will meet with Councilmembers Houchen and Coerper. He informed Council the purpose of the study session was to provide clarification on how the Economic Development Department administers the Housing Program. (2) March 1, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 2 Assistant Project Manager Steve Holtz presented a PowerPoint report dated March 1, 2004 and titled Housing Program Policies and Procedures Huntington Beach City Council Study Session March 1,2004, which was included in the agenda packet, regarding the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency Housing Program Policies and Procedures. A draft copy of the proposed policies and procedures submitted by the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency titled Housing Program Policies and Procedures was included in the agenda packet. Councilmember Sullivan inquired regarding thirty-year and sixty -year loans to which Planning Director Howard Zeiefsky reported in response. Assistant Project Manager Holtz provided the Sales Price Calculation, stating that the Program makes home ownership possible for those who cannot otherwise afford to buy and is not intended to profit the city. He stated the units are not intended to be investment properties but rather to give an opportunity to homeowners. Mr. Holtz clarified the procedure for administering applicants and stated only eligible buyers would qualify for the program. Planning Director Howard Zelefsky reported on income levels in response to Councilmember Cook's inquiry. Director Biggs amplified the information relative to median income levels and pricing calculations concerning interest rate factors. Housing Rehabilitation Manager Gus Duran distributed a Late Communication (undated) titled Table 1 City of Huntington Beach 2003 Income Standards Distributed by HUD — Very -Low, Low, and Moderate Income Households during the study session. Councilmember Boardman asked about those who fall behind in payments. Mr. Holtz informed Council regarding the number of homes on which the city has foreclosed. Councilmember Sullivan inquired regarding monitoring of occupancy. Mr. Holtz responded regarding methods of ensuring compliance with housing requirements. Director Biggs answered how staff time is tracked in answer to Councilmember Cook's question. Councilmember Sullivan inquired if a time and motion study would be of help in the labor- intensive process. Mr. Holtz informed that his department is working with Information Services to provide access for potential homeowners on the website to calculate eligibility. Mr. Holtz announced that these Program Policies and Procedures will be brought to the City Council for approval and all affordable housing associations will be notified of the City Council meeting date and time. Council thanked staff for the report. (3) March 1, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 3 Motion to Recess to Closed Session — Approved A motion was made by Boardman, second Sullivan to recess to Closed Session on the following item. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Green, Boardman, Cook NOES: None ABSENT: Coerper, Houchen (Hardy arrived after recess to Closed Session) City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives: Agency Negotiators: Ray Silver, City Administrator; William Workman, Assistant City Administrator; Clay Martin, Director of Administrative Services; Jim Engle, Director of Community Services; Kenneth Small, Chief of Police; Duane Olson, Fire Chief; and Steven M. Berliner, Esq. and Bruce Barsook, Esq. of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore regarding labor relations matters — meet and confer with the following employee organizations: MEO, MEA, PMA, FMA, HBPOA, HBFA, MSOA, SCLEA and Non -Associated. (120.80) Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting — 7:00 P.M. -- Council Chambers. City Council- Redevelopment Agency Roll Call Present: Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook (Councilmember Coerper and Councilmember Houchen requested permission to be absent from the meeting pursuant to Resolution No.2001-54.) Absent: Coerper, Houchen No Actions Taken Which Require a Reporting Pursuant to Government Code §54957.1(a) (3) (B)). Mayor Cathy Green 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. Pledge of Allegiance — Led by Mayor Cathy Green Invocation -- Offered by Maria Kharni, Islamic Centers of Orange County The 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 the City Clerk's Office amending the Consent Calendar item concerning the Professional Services Contract Matrix by deleting an agreement submitted as a "File and Receive" item under the Municipal Code Section 3.03 requirements pertaining to Colantuono, Levin & Rozell as it was approved by Council at the November 17, 2003 meeting. (4) March 1, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 4 Communication submitted by the Community Services Department dated March 1, 2004 and titled March 1, 2004 Council Agenda Item F-2, Beach Parking Rates correcting the State rates on the staff report, Request for Council Action and PowerPoint. Presentation made by Mayor Cathy Green and Fire Chief Duane Olson who presented red, white, and blue campaign ribbon bars froth San Bernardino County to HuntingtonBeach Fire Department personnel to thank them for their outstanding efforts and assistance in the recent Old Fire and Grand Prix Fire in Southern California. (160.40) Presentation made by Mayor Cathy Green and Community Services Director Jim Engle who introduced Nouha Hreish from the Huntington Beach Kiwanis Club. Ms. Hreish presented a check for $3,000 to Dottie Hughes and John Valinsky, Recreation Supervisors, to help fund the Ole' Fishing Hole Derby and the Friday Night Funtime Dance, Nouha Hreish stated her belief that the Kiwanis Club serves the children of the world. City Attorney Jennifer McGrath, a Kiwanis Club member, also presented. (160.40) Presentation made by Mayor Cathy Green and Councilmember Connie Boardman who presented a proclamation to "Huntington Beach Surf'n Softball" Girls' Fastpitch Softball team Coach Herb Cuadras whose team is the first Huntington Beach Girls' Fastpitch Softball team to go to the Nationals after placing in the top four in the State. Mayor Green and Councilmember Boardman congratulated the girls on their achievements and stated that Coach Cuadras is a Huntington Beach Police Officer. (160.40) Presentation made by Mayor Cathy Green to introduce .Miss Huntington Beach and. her court for 2004. Miss :Huntington Beach Ruth Stainer, First Runner-up Annalisa Abbs and Second Runner-up Erin Britt received proclamations from the Mayor Green and City Council. The finalists also received scholarships from the Miss Huntington Beach Scholarship Pageant. (160.40) Public Comments Joseph Jeffrey, a volunteer signature gatherer, spoke in favor of Measure E, the Districting Initiative on the March 2, 2004 Special Municipal Election ballot. Mr. Jeffrey presented challenges to opponents of the Districting Measure. Kirk Brizz spoke of Huntington Beach city history and urged citizens to support Measure E, the Districting Initiative on the March 2, 2004 Special Municipal Election ballot. Devin Dwyer stated reasons why he is in favor of Measure E, the Districting Initiative on the March 2, 2004 Special Municipal Election ballot and urged voters to support the measure. Meg Watson spoke in opposition to Measure E, the Districting Initiative charter amendment and gave reasons why she believes the citizens of Huntington Beach should vote no on Measure E. Ed Kerins spoke in opposition to Measure E, the Districting Initiative stating that he believes the initiative of Council Districts is largely supported by individuals and organizations who are not Huntington Beach residents. Councilmember Sullivan asked Mr. Kerins (who had stated those in favor of Measure E had contributed $219,000) how much money those in opposition had contributed. Mr. Kerins replied the amount was approximately $30,000. (5) March 1, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 5 Julie Bixby spoke in opposition to Measure E, the Districting Initiative and gave reasons for her opposition. She urged the citizens of Huntington Beach to vote no on Measure E. Elmer Smith commended the leadership of Huntington Beach elected officials and stated that his opposition to Measure E, the Districting Initiative is due to reduced representation: Ralph Bauer stated his opposition to Measure E, the Districting Initiative on the March 2, 2004 Special Municipal Election ballot and urged voters to reject the measure. Dr. Bauer stated his belief Measure E would reduce representation in the City of Huntington Beach. Eileen Murphy reiterated a previous speaker's comments and spoke in opposition to Measure E, the Districting Initiative, stating she believes the initiative of Council Districts is largely supported by individuals and organizations who are not Huntington Beach residents. She urged citizens to vote no on Measure E. Joey Racano stated "Little Shell" wetlands has received care from the Council and Christopher Homes. Mr. Racano commended the city as a leader in environmental issues which he believes would suffer if Measure E, the Districting Initiative was to pass. Mary Jo Baretich, a resident of Cabrillo Mobile Home Park, spoke in opposition to Measure E, the Districting Initiative. Ms. Baretich stated her belief that our present at -large election process is beneficial to the City of Huntington Beach. Eric Pendergraft, Plant Manager at AES power plant, stated .his belief that AES has no involvement in Measure E, the Districting Initiative. He spoke concerning property tax, utility tax and area enhancement. Mr. Pendergraft spoke in favor of Measure E. John McGregor, resident of Cabrillo Mobile Home Park, spoke concerning the former Edison power plant and the existing AES power plant. Mr. McGregor stated his belief that AES does not contribute to the community. Richard Kolander stated his credentials and spoke in favor of Measure E, the Districting Initiative on the March 2, 2004 Special Municipal Election ballot. He urged voters to support the measure. Mr. Kolander gave reasons why he believes the opposition is incorrect. Peter Albini urged citizens to vote. He stated his belief that Districting would force Councilmembers. to. be elected by geography rather than by ideology. Mr. Albini stated his opposition. to Measure E, the Districting Initiative. Firecracker Westwell, representing the Libertarian party, delivered a PowerPoint presentation in opposition to Measure E, the Districting Initiative for reasons of reduced representation. (The PowerPoint presentation was submitted and is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Sim Geddes stated his opposition to Measure E, the Districting Initiative Charter Amendment Measure on the March 2, 2004 Special Municipal Election ballot due to his belief that it would cause reduced representation. He gave reasons why he believes the opposition is incorrect. Mr. Geddes spoke concerning his belief that people outside the City of Huntington Beach would profit with Measure E. (6) March 1, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 6 John Earl spoke in opposition to Measure E, the Districting Initiative and urged voters to reject the measure. Mr. Earl stated his belief that our present at -large non -partisan election process is beneficial to the City of Huntington Beach. Catherine Mullins, an American Cancer Society.voiunteer, invited everyone to participate in Huntington Beach's 101h Annual Relay for Life event at the Golden West College track on June 5th and June 6`h, 2004. Ms. Mullins gave the American Cancer Society contact number as (800) ACS-2345. Councilmember Boardman announced she is forming a Relay Team and encouraged others to join her team or form their own Relay Team. Trina Jonas, representing the American Cancer Society, thanked Council for its involvement and support. Ms. Jonas encouraged everyone to attend the Huntington Beach 10th Annual Relay for Life in June, where information will be provided concerning cancer early detection and prevention. Juana Mueller, representing the Friends of Shipley Nature Center, invited everyone to a native plant sale at Shipley Nature Center on Saturday, March 6, 2004, from 9:00 a.m. to 3,00 p.m. Councilmember Cook announced that she purchased native plants and she encouraged people to attend the sale and buy native plants. Topper Horack presented a PowerPoint slide report in opposition to Measure E, stating his belief that the initiative is backed by special interest groups. Assistant City Cleric Liz Ehring requested a copy of Mr. Horack's PowerPoint presentation for the official record on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Don McGee spoke in opposition to Measure E — the Districting Charter Amendment measure on the March 2, 2004 Special Municipal Election ballot, stating his belief that the initiative is backed by special interest groups. Bob Polkow spoke in favor of Measure E, the Districting Initiative on the Special Municipal Election ballot. He urged voters to support the measure. Mr. Polkow gave reasons why he believes the opposition is incorrect. (Council Committee Report) Received and Filed the Finance Board Annual Report — Approved as Amended Return of the Modifications Back to the Finance Board. to Meet with Staff for Further Consideration (320.60) The City Council considered a communication from City Administrator Ray Silver transmitting the following Statement of Issue: Submitted for the City Council's consideration is the Finance Board's 2004 Annual Report to the City Council as required by the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. The report describes the Finance Board's work activities for 2003 and objectives for the 2004 calendar year. Additionally, the Finance Board proposes a broadened role for the Board with the addition of new duties for the Finance Board beyond those described for them by the Municipal Code (Recommendation A). (7) March 1, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 7 The staff requests that the City Council receive and file the Finance Board's annual report and decline the proposal for the broadened role beyond those described for the Finance Board by the Municipal Code (Recommendation B). Staff believes that the addition of these new proposed duties would be inconsistent with the existing delegation of duties between elected and .appointed officials as set forth in the City Charter and the Municipal. Code. Additionally, any addition of duties to the Finance Board would. require the allocation of more'staff resources, which are not presently available in the adopted budget or departmental work programs. Assistant City Administrator William Workman orally reported concerning Finance Board issues. Finance Board Chair Charles Falzon presented an oral report. Mr. Falzon stated there were five proposed modifications requested by the Finance Board to broaden the role of the Finance Board_ The modifications (which were part of the Finance Board's aforementioned Recommendation A in addition to the request to "Receive and File' the report) were; 1) a modification to the Finance Board's role to review existing processes related to revenue generation and collection; 2) a modification to the Finance Board's role to review any proposed new city service; 3) a modification to the Finance Board's role to review any proposed new city fee; 4) a modification to the Finance Board's role to review any contract change exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of the base contract; and 5) a modification to the Finance Board's role to include Disposition and Development Agreements. Council discussion with Finance Board Chair Falzon was made regarding sending the request for changes back to the Finance Board for discussion and possible Charter amendment. A motion was. made by Boardman, second Hardy to: 1) Receive and File the Finance Board's 2004 Annual Report; and 2) to return as amended the modifications back to the Finance Board to meet with staff for further consideration. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook NOES: None ABSENT: Coerper, Houchen 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 October 2003 through December 2003 (City Council) City Clerk's Report Listing Professional Services Agreements Filed in the City Clerk's Office between May 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 (City Council) Contract Process with Blue Shield of California and Kaiser Permanente and the City Administrator to Provide Medical Health Insurance to Employees Represented by the MEA (Municipal Employees Association), MEO (Management Employees Organization), Non - Represented Employees, between Elected City Attorney, Elected City Clerk, and Elected City Treasurer — Effective Date April 1, 2004 (6) March 1, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 8 (City Council) Automatic Aid Agreement for Exchange of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services with the City of Costa Mesa (City. Council) Professional Services Contract between the City and Public Financial Management, a Financial Advisor for Bonds to Fund Howard Jarvis Property Tax Override Refund Claims Consent Calendar — items Approved On motion by Boardman, second Hardy Council approved the following Consent Calendar items, as amended by the Late Communication announced earlier by Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring concerning the Professional Services Matrix: Communication from the City Clerk's Office amending the attached Professional Services Contract Matrix by deleting an agreement submitted as a "File and Receive" item under the Municipal Code Section 3.03 requirements pertaining to Colantuono, Levin & Rozell as it was approved by Council at the November 17, 2003 meeting. (Councilmember Sullivan requested the item be removed for separate discussion but subsequently stated he no longer needed clarification.) The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook NOES: None ABSENT: Coerper, Houchen (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Minutes (120.65) - Approved and adopted the minutes of the City CouncillRedevelopment Agency Regular Meetings of February 2, 2004 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Submitted by the City Clerk. (City Council) Approved an Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach, the County of Orange, the Orange County Auditor -Controller and the Orange County Treasurer -Tax Collector Relative to the Howard Jarvis Property Tax Override Refund Claims Processing (600.25) - 1. Approved an Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach, the County of Orange, the Orange County Auditor -Controller, and the Orange County Treasurer -Tax Collector, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement; and 2. Appropriated $50,000 from Fund 707, the Employees' Rate Contingency fund (identified as impounded property tax override. revenue from FY 2000-01) to. fund the Agreement. Submitted by the City Attorney. Funding Source: Sufficient funds (not-to-exce.od $50,000) exist as part of the $2.2 million property tax override revenue that was impounded in FY.2000-01. Because it is likely the City will be required to expend the impounded $2.2 million as part of processing or paying refund claims before it is able to issue a judgment or refunding bond to cover the total cost of the refunds, Staff is recommending that the City Council appropriate the impounded moneys to fund refund -processing costs. (9) March 1, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 9 (City Council) Approved the Release of Securities for Tract No. 15690 Located at the w/s of Edwards, approximately 150 feet slo Ellis Avenue - Approved the Notice of Acceptance of Public Improvements (Developer, PLC) (420.60) -1. Accepted the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract No. 15690; and 2. Accepted the Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 104125095; the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of improvements, and instructed the City Clerk to file the bond with the City Treasurer; and 3. Released the Faithful Performance/Labor and Material Bond No. B32649220; and Monument Bond No. B32649221 pursuant to California Government Code Section No. 66499.7(b); and 4. Instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer, PLC, A California General Partnership, of this action and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, of this action; and 5. Instructed the City Clerk to record the "Notice of Acceptance of Public Improvements" (attached) with the Orange County Recorder. Submitted by the Public Works Director. Funding Source: Not Applicable. (City Council) Accepted FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Grant for Reimbursement of Staffing, Materials, and Computer Costs in Updating the City's Emergency Operation Plan Re: Issues Relative to Terrorism Threats and American Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements - Authorized Appropriation of Funds (510.20) 1. Accepted the FEMA Grant of $25,000 from the Orange County Operational Area; and 2. Appropriated $25,000 to a new business unit to be used for staffing, materials, and computer costs related to updating the City's Emergency Operations Plan. Submitted by the Fire Chief. Funding Source: Grant revenues for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), passed through the State Office of Emergency Services (OES) and Orange County Operational Area, which were not anticipated in the Fiscal Year 2003/2004 budget. (City Council) Received, Reviewed and Filed City Clerk's Passport Acceptance Facility Operations Quarterly Report for October 2003 through December 2003 (100.30) Councilmember Sullivan requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent Calendar to commend the City Clerk's Office for the passport processing fees earned and the expeditious processing of passport applications at the City Clerk's Passport Acceptance Facility. A motion was made by Sullivan, second Green to: Receive, review and file the Passport Acceptance Facility Report showing net profit of $11,386.55 for the.period of October 2003 to December 2003,'as prepared and submitted by the Office of the City Clerk. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook NOES: None ABSENT: Coerper, Houchen (10) March 1, 2004 - CouncillAgency Minutes - Page 10 (City Council) Received and Filed As Amended City Clerk's Report Listing Professional Services Agreements Filed in the City Clerk's Office between May 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 (600,05) Councilmember Sullivan requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent Calendar to discuss the Professional Services Agreements but then stated he no longer needed clarification. A motion was made by Sulilivan, second to: Receive and file as amended by the Late Communication announced earlier by Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring (which deleted an agreement submitted as a "File and Receive" item under the Municipal Code Section 3.03 requirements pertaining to Colantuono, Levin & Rozell as it was approved by Council at the November 17, 2003 meeting) the List of Professional Services Agreements entered into by City Departments as submitted to the City Clerk's Office for the period May 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook NOES: None ABSENT: Coerper, Houchen (City Council) Approved Contract Process with Blue Shield of California and Kaiser' Permanente and the City Administrator to Provide Medical Health Insurance to Employees Represented by the MEA (Municipal Employees Association), MEO (Management Employees Organization), Non -Represented Employees, between Elected City Attorney, Elected City Clerk, and Elected City Treasurer — Effective April 1, 2004 (720.20) Councilmember Sullivan requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent Calendar to present his reasons for opposition. Councilmember Sullivan emphasized his belief that part of the funding used for employee health care should be used for other obligations such as operational audits or code enforcement. Councilmember Boardman presented her reasons for opposition. She stated her belief that part of the funding used for employee health care should be used to save jobs later when we learn more about State budget cuts. Councilmember Boardman stated she applauded staff for finding the Blue Shield health care plan that closely mirrors a more expensive program, but she was opposed to spending $400,000 to subsidize the employee health care plan. (11) March 1, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 11 A motion was made by Green, second Hardy to: 1. Approve the city's Master Group Application to Blue Shield of California and authorize City Administrator to complete the contract process with Blue Shield of California and enter into an agreement effective April 1, 2004; and 2. Approve the city's Purchaser Group Application to Kaiser Permanente and authorize City Administrator to complete the contract process with Kaiser Permanente and enter into an agreement effective April 1, 2004; and 3. Authorize a $400,000 payment to Blue Shield of California as an application deposit to be applied toward the city's first month premium payment. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hardy, Green, Cook NOES: Sullivan, Boardman ABSENT: Coerper, Houchen (City Council) Adopted As Amended - With Request for Annual Report in Writing by the Fire Chief to the City Council - Automatic Aid Agreement for Exchange of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services with the City of Costa Mesa (600.10) Councilmember Sullivan requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent Calendar to request future written updates from the Fire Chief concerning the Automatic Aid Agreement. He stated his belief there is a need for periodic reports ensuring equal use of resources between the cities. A motion was made by Sullivan, second Green to: Approve as amended with request for annual report in writing by the Fire Chief to the City Council and Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Automatic Aid Agreement for Exchange of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services between the City of Costa Mesa and the City of Huntington Beach. The motion carried by the following roll tali vote: AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook NOES: None ABSENT: Coerper, Houchen (12) March 1, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 12 (City Council) Approved Professional Services Contract between the City and Public Financial Management, a Financial Advisor for Bonds to Fund Howard Jarvis Property Tax Override Refund Claims — Directed Staff to Return with Update Tentatiively Scheduled for March 15, 2004 Council Meeting (600.10) Councilmember Sullivan requested that this agenda item be removed from the Consent Calendar in order to receive clarification from staff regarding periodic reports. Councilmember Sullivan requested that staff provide periodic reports to Council concerning the Howard Jarvis Property Tax Override Refund Claims_ He requested a report from Administration. Assistant City Administrator William Workman stated staff would prepare a report to tentatively return at the next Council meeting. A motion was made by Sullivan, second Green to: Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach And Public Financial Management for Financial Advisor Services to assist the city with issuing bonds to fund property tax override refund claims. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook NOES: None ABSENT: Coerper, Houchen (City Council) Approved Addendum No. 1 to the Final Master Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Master Plan of Recreation Uses for Central Park (Driveway "D" Sports Complex) (920.20) The City Council considered a communication from the Planning Director and Community Services Director transmitting the following Statement of Issue: Transmitted for your consideration is Addendum No. 1 to the Final Master Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Central Park. The Addendum analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with the closure of Driveway "D" to the Sports Complex.. Driveway "D" connects the eastern portion of the Sports Complex parking lot to the Huntington Beach Central Library parking lot. The analysis concludes that no significant impact will result; therefore, staff recommends the City Council approve and file the Addendum to the Final Master EIR. Planning Director Howard Zelefsky presented a PowerPoint slide report (undated) titled Addendum To The EIR For The Sports Complex which was included in the agenda packet. Director Zelefsky stated the addendum analysis regarding the impact was because of changes concerning driveways at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex. He stated the level of service would be acceptable. (13) March 1, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 13 A motion was made by Green, second Hardy to: Approve Addendum No. 1 to the Final Master Environmental Impact Report for the Master Plan of Recreation Uses for Central Park, City of Huntington Beach, California State Clearinghouse Number97091007, (Attachment No..1) The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook NOES: None ABSENT: Coerper, Houchen (City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2004-15 Amending Citywide User Schedule (Resolution No. 2003-65— Supplemental Fee Resolution No. 1) Re: Increase in City Beach and Pier Plaza Parking Lot Fees — Approved Amended Staff and PowerPoint Reports — Re: State Rates per Late Communication (340.20) The City Council considered a communication from the Community Services Director transmitting the following Statement of Issue: There is a need to address the daily rates for parking at the City Beach and Pier Plaza. Community Services Director Jim Engle gave the amended PowerPoint presentation (undated) and titled Beach Parking Fees — Proposed Increases For FY 2003104 which had previously been announced as a Late Communication by Assistant City Clerk Liz Ehring, The Late Communication titled March 1, 2004 Council Agenda Item F-2, Beach Parking Rates sets forth the corrected State rates on the staff report, Request for Council Action and the PowerPoint, report. Director Engle clarified the changes in beach parking fees. A motion was made by Green, second Hardy to: Adopt Resolution No. 2004-15 — "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Resolution No. 2003-65 Entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing a Citywide User Schedule for Charges for Facility Rentals and Recreation Services" (Supplemental Fee Resolution No. 2004-15) To Increase Fees for Parking. " The. motion carried by the following roil call vote: AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Green, Boardman, Cook NOES: None ABSENT: Coerper, Houchen (City Council) Councilmember Boardman Urged Measure E Opposition (120.70) Councilmember Boardman urged citizens to vote. She also urged people to vote in opposition to Measure E on the March 2, 2004 Special Municipal Election ballot. (14) March 1, 2004 - CouncillAgency Minutes - Page 14 (City Council) Councilmember Cook Announced Appreciation from the American Red Cross (120.85) Councilmember Cook announced that the American Red Cross had thanked the City of Huntington Beach residents for blood donations. (City Council) Councilmember Cook Urged Citizens to Vote No on Measure E (120.70) Councilmember Cook added that currently all seven Councilmembers are very accessible to the people and she urged citizens to vote no on Measure E. Adjournment — City Council/Redevelopment Agency Mayor Green adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to Monday, March 15, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., in Room B-8 Civic Center, 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California. City - icio lerk the City Council of the City of untinglon Beach and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTEST: V City Clerk -Clerk Mahairrnan