HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-23Adjourned Regular Minutes
City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, August 23, 2004
. 5:00 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 Green called the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Call
Present: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen -
(Mayor Pro Tern Hardy had requested permission to be absent from the meeting
pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54.)
Absent: Hardy
A motion was made by Boardman, second Coerper to add an item'to tonight agenda regarding
the need to take action concerning the city's position on AB 710: 'City Attorney Jennifer
McGrath clarified for Council that this is allowed per government code section 54954.2(B)(2).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hardy
Public Comments
Richard Hart, Chair of the Public Works Commission, stated his concerns regarding reductions
in the Public Works Department budget. He informed Council that the Commission has
identified $8.5 million of necessary projects, and recommended that Council increase funding in
2004/2005. Mr. Hart also stated his opinion that the infrastructure fund should receive priority
allocation for unexpected funds received by the city, and distributed a. Late Communication.
Dean Albright spoke regarding deferred maintenance costs and how, in his opinion, this results
in a higher cost later on. Mr. Albright also informed council that the city has only one skilled
electrician and for safety reasons electricians should work in pairs.
The City Council made several inquiries relative to Mr. Hart's Late Communication. Public
Works Director Robert F. Beardsley responded by discussing the budget for sidewalk, curb, and
gutter repairs.
(2) August 23, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 2
The City Clerk Announced Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Joan L. Flynn announced Late
Communications regarding agenda items that had been received by her office following
distribution of the agenda packet:
Communication submitted by Richard Hart dated August 23, 2004 titled At its meeting. on
August 18, 2004, the Public Works Commission requested that 1 prepare the following letter
regarding concerns with the Public Works Department budget.
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Budget Study Session No. 2 Held — Presentation
of Fiscal Year 2004- 2005 Proposed Budget (320.20)
City Administrator Penelope Culbreth-Graft began the PowerPoint report by giving an overview
of the budget. Administrative Services Director Clay Martin continued the report by addressing
the questions that had been raised by councilmembers at the last budget study session.
Councilmembers made inquiries relative to equipment replacement, retiree medical subsidies,
supplemental retirement, CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) and
Worker's Compensation.
Further inquiries were made regarding the proceeds from the sale of 214 5`h Street, the
increased revenues from the Hyatt project, claims expenses, and the city service levels.
Staff responded to the inquiries, and agreed to return to Council with additional information on
the following: Worker's Compensation; fund balances. relative to supplemental retirement and
retiree medical subsidy; Proceeds from the sale of 214 5th Street; Allocation of the increased
revenues from the Hyatt project; and a proposal addressing the issues surrounding city service
levels.
(City Council) Item Added to Agenda per Previous Council Vote - Approved City Council
Position of Support on Legislation Pending before the Federal, State, or Regional
Government Regarding Assembly Bill 710 (Correa) Restructuring of the OCTA Board
(640.90)
Councilmember Boardman distributed communications dated August 23, 2004 and titled
Mayor's Memo - AB 710 (Correa) Restructuring of the OCTA Board and California State Senate
— Dick Ackerman - AB 710 informing Council that Assembly Bill 710 was approved as amended
by the Senate. She reported that this bill will go back to the Assembly in the next day or two for
concurrence, and then on to. the Governor for approval.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Coerper to approve a position of support for
Assembly Bill 710 as amended on August 19, 2004 and authorize the Mayor to send a letter to
the legislators and Governor on same. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sullivan, Coerper, Green, Boardman, Cook, Houchen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hardy
(3) August 23, 2004 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 3
Motion to Recess to Closed Session — Approved
A motion was made by Boardman, second Coerper 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
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hardy
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer
with its City Attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which
the city is a parry. The title of the litigation is City of Huntington Beach v. Huntington Beach
Police Officers' Association; United States District Court Case No. SA 01-1125 JVS;.and
Scottsdale Insurance Company v. Huntington Beach Police Officers Association, and the
related counterclaim, American States Insurance v. City of Huntington Beach, United States
District Court Case No. SA 03-1143 JVS. Subject: City of Huntington Beach v. HBPOA (Gun
Range), and related cases. (120.80)
Reconvened City CounciVRedevelopment Agency Meeting — 6:32 P.M. — Council Chambers.
No Actions Taken Which Require a Reporting Pursuant to Government Code
§54957.1(a) (3) (B)).
Mayor 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.
Adjournment — City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Green adjourned the adjourned regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach to Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., in Room B-8 Civic
Center, 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California.
ATTEST:
_U_ - City Clerk -Clerk
City Urk and ex-officio CleqVof the City
Coun it of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
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