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Council/RDA Meeting
City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, August 7, 2006
4:00 P.M. - Room B-8
6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
An audiotape of the 4:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
and a videotape of the 6:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The 4:00 p.m. portion of the meeting was recessed by Deputy City Clerk Kelly Mandic to
5:30 p.m. in room B-8 due to a lack of quorum.
Call to Order
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Call
Mayor Sullivan called the regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:40 p-m. in the Council Chambers.
Present: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook.
Absent: None.
Councilmember Green, Councilmember Cook, and Mayor Sullivan were present but out
of the room at the time of the roll call.
The City Clerk Announced No Late Communications Pertaining to the 5:30 P.M.
Portion of the Meeting
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Joan L. Flynn announced no
Late Communications regarding the Closed Session item had been received by her
office following distribution of the agenda packet.
No Public Comments Regarding the 5:30 P.M. Portion of the Council Meeting
Motion to Recess to Closed Session — Approved
A motion was made by Coerper, second Hardy to recess to Closed Session on the
following item. The motion carried by the consensus of all present, Green, Sullivan, and
Cook out of the room.
August 7, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 2 of 13
(City Council) Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to
meet with its designated representatives: Agency Negotiators: Penelope Culbreth-Graft,
City Administrator; Bob Hall, Deputy City Administrator; Dan Villella, Finance Director;
Renee Mayne, Chief Negotiator; and Irma Youssefieh, Human Resources Manager
regarding labor relations matters - meet and confer with the following employee
organizations: MEO, FMA, HBFA, MSOA, SCLEA, and Non -Associated. Subject:
Labor Relations - Meet and Confer.
Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting — 6:09 p.m.
Present: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook.
Absent: None.
No Actions Taken in Closed Session Which Require a Reporting Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.1(a) (3) (B).
Pledge of Allegiance/Flag Salute - Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Green
Invocation - Led by Mayor Dave Sullivan
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 Robert F_ Beardsley, P.E., Director of Public Works dated
August 7, 2006 and titled Late Communication Item D-2, Adopt Resolutions Amending
the Fee Schedule for Public Works and City Clerk.
Communication submitted by Robert F. Beardsley, P.E., Director of Public Works dated
August 7, 2006 and titled Late Communication, City Council Agenda August 7, 2006 -
Agenda Item G-2b - Accept Sewer Service Charge Performance Audit and Adopt
Ordinance for Sewer Charge Modifications.
Communication submitted by Bridget Byrne dated August 7, 2006 and titled Agenda
Item H-2a.
The Following Communications Were Submitted During the Meeting:
PowerPoint presentation submitted by Topper Horack, undated and untitled.
Communication submitted by John Tepel, undated, titled In L.A., Money Can Pave the
Way for Sidewalk Repairs.
Presentation - Mayor Sullivan called on Ron McLin from the Huntington Beach
Restaurant Association who presented checks to Principal Librarian Nancy Williams for
the Children's Library and Mayor Pro Tern Gil Coerper for the Huntington Beach 3-1
Committee. The money presented was from the Taste of Huntington Beach fundraiser.
August 7, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 3 of 13
Mr. McLin described the success of the fundraising event. Librarian Williams thanked
the Restaurant Association and explained the $38,000 is earmarked for over 2,000 new
children's books. She also thanked the Friends of the Children's Library for the funds
raised towards programs and remodeling. Mayor Pro Tem Coerper thanked the Mayer
Corporation and Mr. McLin for the donation of $13,000 to the 3-1 Committee.
Presentation - Mayor Sullivan called on Mayor Pro Tem Coerper who presented
Police Chief Ken Small with a hat from Fort Polk, where Chief Small had spent time
while in the U.S. Army. The Mayor Pro Tem received the hat from his son, who is
currently serving at Fort Polk.
Presentation - Mayor Sullivan called on Mayor Pro Tem Coerper and Economic
Development Director Stanley Smaiewitz who presented City Administrator Penny
Culbreth-Graft with a plaque to recognize her leadership in the Huntington Beach
women -built Habitat for Humanity project.
Public Comments
Topper Horack gave a PowerPoint report regarding the portion of the agenda that
provides information pertaining to public comments, and about a web log he said was
created by Councilmember Don Hansen, stating he was offended by comments made
on the site. (14:50)
Gerald Chapman, President of Bolsa Chica Land Trust, spoke regarding a City staff
request made to the Coastal Commission for postponement in hearing the LCP for the
upper Bolsa Chica Wetlands. He asked why the delay was requested, stating his
opinion that either the City was unprepared to argue it's position, or that the developer
felt it's consultants could not refute the opponents opinion. (18:01)
City Administrator Culbreth-Graft asked acting Planning Director Scott Hess to address
the previous speaker's question. Acting Director Hess explained the reason for the
request for continuance was two -fold: the report was received by staff about a week
ago, and included a 45-page addendum; also, the suggested modifications and
complexity of the issue require further staff review.
Jim Knapp, lifelong resident, urged Council to vote in favor of reviewing the street
reconstruction petition process. He stated he lives on Palisade Drive and has concerns
with the condition of the sidewalks and standing water. He voiced his opinion the current
program is wasteful, and asked Council to instruct staff to begin a comprehensive review
of the program. (20:50)
Tim Geddes, southeast Huntington Beach resident, stated he is disturbed by the ballot
language of the senior center measure. He voiced concerns with the ballot argument,
the proposed use of developer fees, and future funding for the maintenance of the
proposed center. (23:38)
John Strada, resident of Huntington Shorecliff Mobilehome Park, asked Council to
protect the Mobilehome Conversion Ordinance as previously adopted by Council. He
opined many elderly people might lose their homes if the ordinance is rescinded.
(26:31)
August 7, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 4 of 13
Brenda Schock, resident of Huntington Shorecliff Mobilehome Park, voiced her opinion
the lawsuit filed by mobile home park owners is frivolous. She stated concerns about
the individuals at risk of being rendered homeless or bankrupt if the ordinance is
rescinded and asked Council to support the ordinance. (29:33)
John Tepel, business owner and resident at the corner of Wheeler Circle and Brush
Drive, stated he is concerned with a reduction in his property value since the mature
trees were removed from the street. He submitted a copy of a newspaper article
and asked Council to review the ideas contained therein, stating the City of Los Angeles
removed only fifty trees last year. Mr. Tepel voiced his support for the Citizens'
Emergency Response Team (CERT) and disaster preparedness programs and his
opposition to the removal of trees in the City. (32:46)
Judie Smith voiced concerns with any changes in the Mobilehome Conversion
Ordinance and stated her mother may lose her home if the ordinance is overturned.
(35:43)
Lorina Smith, Second Harvest Food Bank Food Drive Coordinator, thanked Mayor
Sullivan for the City's support of the event. She announced the first citywide food drive
occurred in the year 2000, and that last year's drive resulted in a large increase in
donations. Ms. Smith encouraged residents to participate in this year's drive and to call
714-771-1343 x139 for further information. (36:23)
Theresa Chaque spoke regarding the trees that were recently removed from her street
and the birds that she said were living in a tree. She described the demolition of the
trees and curbs and gutters and opined no improvements were made. (38:37)
Bob Watts, Surf City Senior, spoke regarding the existing senior center stating the
computer center has been closed for four months every Thursday and Friday. He voiced
his opinion a larger center is not needed. Mr. Watts suggested adding the Kettler
School site as a senior center and refurbishing the existing senior center to service more
seniors. (41:54)
Mayor Sullivan commented on statements made earlier by Topper Horack, stating it was
inappropriate to attack Councilmember Hansen's integrity. He apologized to
Councilmember Hansen for the occurrence and stated he admires his restraint.
Councilmember Hansen clarified he did not sacrifice his First Amendment rights when
he became a member of Council.
(City Council) Announcement Made by Councilmembers Hardy and Bohr, Council
Liaisons to the Youth Board, of Appointments of Rebecca Clopp, Kevin Edwards,
Angelika Dimopoulos, Katherine Do, and Ashley Stickler, and Reappointments of
Natalie Kumaratne, Amelia Huss, Dorey Poder, and Ann Quan
The City Council considered a communication from Jill Hardy, City Council Member and
Keith Bohr, City Council Member - Council Liaisons to Youth Board, transmitting the
following Statement of Issue: As City Council liaisons to the Youth Board, we received
twenty-one new applications and four requests for reappointment to the Huntington
Beach Youth Board. All of the new applicants were offered interviews.
August 7, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 5 of 13
Councilmember Hardy congratulated the appointees and thanked those who have
served.
Councilmember Bohr commented on the quality of every candidate.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Bohr to 1. Approve the appointments of Rebecca
Clopp, Kevin Edwards, Angelika Dimopoulos, Katherine Do, and Ashley Stickler to the
Youth Board with their term to expire in June 2007; and 2. To reappoint Natalie
Kumaratne, Amelia Huss, Dorey Poder, and Ann Quan to the Youth Board with their
term to expire in June 2007. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
City Administrator Penny Culbreth-Graft Announced Availability of the 2006/2007
Budget Proposal
City Administrator Penny Culbreth-Graft announced the 2006/2007 Budget Proposal is
now available on City's website, www.surfcity-hb.org.
City Attorney's Report of Litigation Filed — None
(City Council) Public Hearing Held — Approved a Proposed Revision to Drainage
Fees Reflecting the Increased Cost of Construction; Adopted Resolution No. 2006-
23 Establishing the Schedule for Drainage Fees; and, Approved for Introduction
Ordinance No. 3741 Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to
Drainage Fees (Postponed from the June 5, 2006 Meeting)
Mayor Sullivan announced that this was the time noticed for a public hearing to consider
the following:
A revision to the Drainage Fee is proposed to reflect the increased cost of construction.
Funding Source: No funding is required for this action.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and
posted.
Principal Civil Engineer Todd Broussard presented an oral report.
Councilmember Bohr inquired about fee minimums and the impact of this item on
pending applications. Engineer Broussard explained the fees are by acre, or divided by
portion of acre. City Attorney Jennifer McGrath clarified the ordinance would not take
effect for approximately 45 days.
Mayor Sullivan declared the public hearing open.
The City Clerk announced no Late Communications that pertain to this public hearing.
There being no persons present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed,
either written or oral, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
August 7, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 6 of 13
A motion was made by Coerper, second Hardy to 1) Adopt Ordinance No. 3741, An
Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 14.48 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code Relating to Drainage Fees; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-
23, A Resolution of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing the Schedule for Drainage
Fees Authorized by Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 14.48. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: Green (Councilmember Green was out of the room at the time of the
vote.)
(City Council) Public Hearing Held — Approved Adoption of Resolution No. 2006-46
Amending Resolution No. 2005-74 (City Fee Schedule) — Miscellaneous Services
Provided by the City Clerk and Public Works Department; and, Adopted As
Amended by Late Communication Resolution No. 2006-47 Amending Resolution
No. 2005-75 (Citywide Fee Schedule) — Establishing New Development Fees for
Various Services Provided by the Public Works Department
Mayor Sullivan announced that this was the time noticed for a public hearing to consider
the following:
Amendments to the City Fee Schedule must be made through adoption of new
resolutions. The Public Works Department and City Clerk's Office request fee updates.
As development related fees are effective 60 days after adoption, and miscellaneous
fees are effective immediately, two resolutions have been prepared. Funding Source:
No funding is required. Minor adjustments to General Fund revenue are possible and
discussed in the analysis.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and
posted.
Deputy Public Works Director Dave Webb presented an oral report and described
amendments to the Recommended Action requested in a Late Communication
submitted by Public Works Director Beardsley.
Mayor Sullivan declared the public hearing open
The City Clerk restated for the record the following Late Communication which pertains
to this public hearing:
Communication submitted by Robert F. Beardsley, PE, Director of Public Works dated
August 7, 2006 and titled Late Communication Item D-2, Adopt Resolutions Amending
the Fee Schedule for Public Works and City Clerk.
Councilmember Green asked for clarification on any fee reductions. Deputy Director
Webb explained the Recommended Action reflects a reduction in the Overhead Rate
and Encroachment Permit Fees.
There being no persons present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed,
either written or oral, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
August 7, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 7 of 13
A motion was made by Green, second Coerper to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-46, A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Resolution No.
2005-74 Entitled, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Establishing a City Fee Schedule' for City Clerk and Public Works Services
(Supplemental Fee Resolution No. 4.); and 2) Adopt as amended by Late
Communication Resolution No. 2006-47, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Amending Resolution No. 2005-75 Entitled, 'A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing a Citywide Fee Schedule,' and
Establishing New Development Fees for Various Services Provided by the Public Works
Department (Supplemental Fee Resolution No. 5.) The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
Consent Calendar — Items Approved
A motion was made by Green, second Coerper to approve the following Consent
Calendar items, as recommended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved and Adopted Minutes - Approved
and adopted the minutes of the City Councit/Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting of
July 3, 2006 and July 17, 2006 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Submitted by the City Clerk.
(City Council) Accepted Grant Award, Approved Agreement with the County of
Orange for Federal Fiscal Year 2005 Department of Homeland Security Grant
Program for the Purchase of Equipment/Services and Reimbursement of Training
Costs Associated with Homeland Defense and Appropriated Funds in the Amount
of $600,000 - 1) Accepted the Department of Homeland Security Grant between the
County of Orange and the City of Huntington Beach for federal fiscal year 2005; 2)
Approved and authorized the Fire Chief to execute the Agreement between the County
of Orange and the City of Huntington Beach allowing the City to accept funding,
equipment and/or property from the Department of Homeland Security grant for 2005;
and, 3) Approved the appropriation of up to $600,000 to be reimbursed by the grant from
the Department of Homeland Security via the County of Orange. Submitted by the Fire
Chief. Funding Source: Grant funds not anticipated in the original FY 2005/06 City
budget, estimated to be up to $600,000, will be fully reimbursed by the grant from the
Department of Homeland Security. No other matching or in -kind City funds are required
for this grant. A new business unit will be established for this funding.
(City Council) Accepted Grant Award From the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
and Appropriated Expenditure of $25,500 for Library Access Public Computers - 1)
Accepted grant award in the amount of $25,500 from the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation; 2) Authorized expenditures of $25,500 for new computers; and 3)
Appropriated funds into Account Number to be determined by the Finance Department.
Submitted by the Director of Library Services. Funding Source: New grant - from the
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation not anticipated in the 2005/06 budget adoption.
August 7, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 8 of 13
(City Council) Accepted Grant Award, Approved a Two -Year Grant Agreement
with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Driving Under the
Influence Enforcement Team Program and Appropriated Funds in the Amount of
$664,130 - 1) Approved and accepted the two-year agreement #AL0756 between the
State of California, Office of Traffic Safety and the City of Huntington Beach and
authorized the Chief of Police to execute the Agreement; 2) Approved the appropriation
of $664,130 into a new fund to be reimbursed by the grant from the Office of Traffic
Safety; 3) Established a separate fund for this grant funding; and 4) Authorized the Chief
of Police to expend up to $664,130 plus any accrued interest on the DUI Enforcement
Team program. Submitted by the Chief of Police. Funding Source: This is a two-year
reimbursable grant, which is funded by the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety,
through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the amount of $664,130,
for the period of October 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008 (total of 27 months). The
grant, which was not anticipated for the original budget, will be established upon
approval by the City Council. The appropriation for FY 06/07 budget year under this
grant will be fully offset by this new revenue. In FY 07108 budget year, the City is
required to match approximately $133,502 for the two officer positions. In FY 08/09
budget year, another City match fund is required in an amount of $44,501 for the two
officer positions.
Councilmember Green highlighted a total of almost $1.3 million in grant awards received
by the City for Fire, Police, and Library reimbursements.
(City Council) Approved Purchase and Authorized Appropriation of Funds in the
Amount of $69,969 for Automated Issuance Management System (AIMS)
Electronic Handheld Parking Citation Computers - 1) Approved the purchase of 16
AIMS Ticketer 3000i Citation devices; 2) Authorized the Chief of Police to appropriate
$69,969 from the SAAV fund; and 3) Authorized the Chief of Police to expend $69,969
for the purchase of 16 AIMS Ticketer 3000i Citation devices. Submitted by the Chief of
Police. Funding Source: Appropriate $69,969 from the Services Authority for
Abandoned Vehicles (SAAV) fund 875.
(City Council) Approved Change Order Increase in the Amount of $240,000 for
Contract with Nobest, Inc. to Complete Necessary Pavement Overlays and
Possibly Construct ADA Access Ramps That Have Been Requested, MSC-430-
Approved an increase in the change order amount of $240,000 for Nobest, Inc. for MSC-
430, Reconstruction of Various Residential Streets. Submitted by the Director of Public
Works. Funding Source: Funds in the amount of $240,000 are budgeted in Measure M
funds, Pedestrian Improvements, Account No. 21390004.82300.
Councilmember Green highlighted Measure M funds in the amount of $240,000.
(City Council) Approved Plans and Specifications and Awarded 20-Inch
Downtown Water Transmission Main, Well Anode Rehabilitation Contract CC-1276
in the Amount of $104,261 to Corrpro Companies, Inc. - 1) Approved plans and
specifications; 2) Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by
Corrpro Companies, Inc., in the amount of $104,261.00; 3) Authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
and 4) Authorized the Director of Public Works to approve up to thirty percent (30%) in
construction change orders. Submitted by the Director of Public Works. Funding
Source: Funds are budgeted in the Water Fund, Account 50691006.82100. With
contingency and supplemental expenses, the full project cost will be approximately
$150,000.
August 7, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 9 of 13
(City Council) Approved Change Order Increase in the Amount of $49,000 for
Contract CC-1166 with Lonerock, Inc. to Complete the Michael Drive Storm Drain
Project - Recommended an increase in the change order amount of an additional
$49,000 to Michael Drive Storm Drain, CC-1166. Submitted by the Director of Public
Works and Director of Economic Development. Funding Source: Funds in the amount
of $696,200 were budgeted for the project in Community Development Grant (CDBG)
Storm Drain Repairs, Drainage Improvements Account No. 86288007.82500. Additional
funding for the contract change order, in the amount of $49,000, has been allocated from
CDBG unprogrammed funds.
(City Council) Approved City Council Position on Legislation Pending Before the
Federal, State, or Regional Governments as Recommended by the City Council
Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Jill Hardy, Chair,
Intergovernmental Relations Committee, on behalf of members, Mayor Pro Tem, Gil
Coerper and Councilmember Don Hansen transmitting the following Statement of
Issue: Approve a City Council position as recommended by the City Council
Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) on legislation pending before a federal,
state, or regional government, and authorize the Mayor to communicate the City's
position to the elected members of the federal or state legislature, or regional body.
Funding Source: Not Applicable
Councilmember Hansen highlighted the committee's recommendation to support of AB
3005 (Emmerson) and the bill's relevance to concerns recently expressed by residents
on residential care facilities.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Cook to:
1.OPPOSE - AB 1368 (Umberg) Workers' Compensation: Apportionment Presumption
as amended 06/25/06
2. SUPPORT - AB 3005 (Emmerson) Residential Care Facilities - as amended on
05/21 /06
3. SUPPORT - SB 1374 (Cedillo) Taxpayer Information - as amended 06/21/06
4. SUPPORT - SB 1125 (Chesbro) Natural Resources Funding - as amended 05/21/06
5. REMOVE OPPOSITION - AB 2922 (Jones) Housing Set Aside - as amended
06/21 /06
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council) Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 3748 Establishing a Forty -Five (45)
Day Moratorium With Specific Findings Regarding the Detriment to the Public's
Health, Welfare and Safety on the Installation of Wireless Telecommunication
Facilities in the Public Right -Of -Way, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof, to Take
Effect Immediately and Direct Staff to Revise City Regulations Accordingly
Councilmember Hansen inquired about the relevance of the moratorium if the City is
pursuing a contract with a Wi-Fi vendor. City Attorney McGrath confirmed it could be
relevant. Councilmember Hansen asked Council to be mindful of conflicts that
could prevent the City from taking advantage of opportunities.
August 7, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 10 of 13
Mayor Pro Tern Coerper inquired about current litigation with Verizon and for clarification
on the danger to the health and welfare of the public. Attorney McGrath stated the
current litigation would not prohibit a moratorium if adopted. She explained risks to
pedestrians when objects are placed in the public right of way sidewalks or parkland.
Councilmember Green asked about a Southern California Edison decision pertaining to
using poles for Wi-Fi. Attorney McGrath stated she has no knowledge of that decision.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Cook to after the City Clerk read by title, adopt
Ordinance No. 3748 - An Interim Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Installation of Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities in the Public Right -Of -Way, and Declaring the Urgency
Thereof, to Take Effect Immediately. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council) Approved for Introduction Ordinance No. 3746 Amending Chapter
2.76 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Competitive Service
Regulations by Adding the Position of Ambulance Operator
A motion was made by Coerper, second Hardy to after City Clerk read by title, approve
Introduction of Ordinance No. 3746, An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending Chapter 2.76 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to
Competitive Service Regulations. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council) Accepted Sewer Service Charge Performance Audit — No Action
on Ordinance No. 3747 Amending Chapter 14.55 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code Relating to Rates, Charges and Annual Consumer Price Index for
all Urban Consumers (CPIU)
A motion was made by Hardy, second Coerper to as amended accept Sewer Service
Charge Performance Audit and take no action on Ordinance No. 3747, An Ordinance of
the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 14.55 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code Relating to the Rates, Charges, Annual CPIU Adjustment, and Billing
Methodology for the Sewer Service User Charge. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council) Approved for Introduction Ordinance No. 3749 Amending Chapter
2.07.070 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Election Cycles
Councilmember Green asked for clarification on elimination of past contributions.
Attorney McGrath explained Council could modify election cycles going forward,
however not with past contributions. Councilmember Cook opined contributions cover
an election cycle and Council sets the date when the election year ends. Attorney
McGrath clarified the $300 maximum contribution is per campaign rather than per four
year period.
August 7, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 11 of 13
A motion was made by Coerper, second Hardy to after the City Clerk read by title,
approve Introduction of Ordinance No. 3749, An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Amending Section 2.07.070
Relating to Election Cycles. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council) Appointed Voting Delegate and Alternate to the Annual League of
California Cities Conference
The City Council considered a communication from Mayor Sullivan transmitting the
following Statement of Issue: The Annual Conference for the League of California
Cities will be held in San Diego, September 6-9.
An important aspect of the annual conference is the annual business meeting when the
membership takes action on conference resolutions. Each city is entitled to one vote in
matters affecting municipal or League policy. The League has requested that we notify
them no later than Tuesday, August 15 of the names of our delegate and alternate.
Mayor Pro Tern Coerper and Councilmembers Bohr, Cook, Green, and Hansen are
currently registered to attend.
Mayor Sullivan gave an oral report.
Councilmember Cook requested an amendment to the Recommended Action — to
remove her name as alternate and appoint an alternate voting delegate who is able
to attend the entire meeting.
Councilmember Green stated she would attend the entire meeting.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Hardy to as amended appoint Mayor Pro Tern
Coerper to serve as the voting delegate and Councilwoman Cathy Green to serve as the
alternate voting delegate for the City of Huntington Beach at this year's Annual
Conference of the League of California Cities, September 6-9. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council) Approved Review of Street Reconstruction Petition Process
The City Council considered a communication from Councilmember Keith Bohr
transmitting the following Statement of Issue: The City Council recently concluded a
series of agendized discussions concerning street reconstruction projects that were
initiated by citizen petitions. During these discussions over the past six months, it
became clear that the process is in need of revision so that the limited resources of the
city can be best distributed to those streets that are most in need of reconstruction.
August 7, 2006 - Council/Agency Minutes — Page 12 of 13
Councilmember Bohr gave an oral report.
Mayor Pro Tern Coerper asked for clarification on the Recommended Action.
Councilmember Bohr explained the proposed direction to staff and clarified his intent to
freeze the list until further action by Council.
Councilmember Hardy voiced her support for the Recommended Action and stated the
Beautification, Landscape, and Tree (BLT) Subcommittee would attempt to address
amending the process. She asked Public Works staff to address the grinding of
tree roots as a substitute to tree removal and commented on the history of sidewalk and
street repairs in the City. Director Beardsley described efforts made by staff to save the
trees.
Councilmember Green inquired about driveway repairs, future lists for street repairs, and
asked staff to address non-residential streets that need repairs. Director Beardsley
explained often driveway repairs are necessary to align the concrete with the
gutters. He clarified the Recommended Action only addresses the current petition
list, and stated some streets with sidewalk issues have residents who do not want the
trees removed.
Councilmember Cook asked the BLT Subcommittee to address the use of rubber
in sidewalk repairs. Director Beardsley commented on investigation into rubber use,
stating it is an expensive product that does offer improved technology.
A motion was made by Bohr, second Coerper to:
1. Freeze the current street tree petition list for six months. The current order of work
will continue on the established list, but no further citizen -initiated petitions will be
accepted during this period; and 2. Direct staff to work with the City Council's
Beautification, Landscape and Tree Subcommittee, to develop a comprehensive,
amended process that will: (a) Equitably deal with those streets on the established
petition list; and (b) Ensure that new streets added to this, or a similar petition list, are
ranked according to relative need, and ensure that the rules of the revised petition
process are clearly enumerated to minimize any misunderstanding of the process or the
city's responsibilities.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, and Cook
NOES: None
(City Council) Mayor Pro Tern Coerper Congratulated Eagle Scout Ryan Alexander
Camire
Mayor Pro Tern Gil Coerper announced his attendance at the Eagle Scout Court of
Honor for Ryan Alexander Camire of Troop 558.
August 7, 2006 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 13 of 13
(City Council) Councilmember Green Congratulated Eagle Scouts Alex Russell
Bostelman and Ian Andrew Perez
Councilmember Cathy Green announced she had attended the Eagle Scout Court of
Honor for Alex Russell Bostelman and Ian Andrew Perez.
Adjournment — City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Sullivan adjourned the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach at 7:37 p.m. to Monday, August 21, 2006, at
4:00 p.m., in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
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