HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-16Minutes
Council/RDA Meeting
City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, April 16, 2007
4:00 P.M. - Room B-8
6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
An audio recording of the 4:00 p.m. portion of this meeting and
a video recording of the 6:00 p.m. portion of this meeting are available
on the City's website. Both are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The 4:00 p.m. portion of the meeting was recessed by Senior Deputy City Clerk Rebecca Ross
to 4:30 p.m. in Room B-8 due to a lack of quorum.
Call to Order
Mayor Coerper called the regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City
of Huntington Beach to order at 4:35 p.m. in Room B-8.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Call
Present: Bohr, Carchio, Coerper, Green, Hansen, and Hardy.
Absent: Cook.
The City Clerk Announced Late Communication
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, City Clerk Joan L. Flynn announced a
Communication received from Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Cook requesting permission to be absent
pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54.
Public Comments
John Von Holle, representing the Municipal Employee's Association (MEA), stated contract
negotiations with MEA are moving forward and requested that the Council provide MEA the
same open consideration as given to the Fire Management Association (FMA).
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Study Session Held - Pursuant to Recent City
Council Direction, A Presentation was be given on the Legal, Administrative, and
Financial Aspects of the City Assuming Oversight Authority from the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for Local Mobile Home
Parks.
Dr. Penelope Culbreth-Graft introduced Economic Development Director Stanley Smalewitz.
Director Smalewitz presented Real Estate Manager Steve Holtz who gave a PowerPoint
presentation that provided information on State law, Local Enforcement Authority (LEA),
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limitations of the LEA, Orange County LEA cities, mobile home parks in Huntington Beach, and
the impacts of assuming local enforcement authority.
Councilmember Hardy commented on the number of permits, associated costs and divided
enforcement, inquiring whether property owners who seek assistance from two different
agencies would realize a reduction or increase in fees.
Councilmember Hansen discussed entitlement of the LEA, and Director Smalewitz commented
on state responsiveness. Councilmember Hansen continued to discuss jurisdictional oversight
for park infrastructure. Director Smalewitz cited examples of fire and grading hazards. Fire
Chief Duane Olson discussed fire authority for remediation in hazardous situations, similar
to hazardous applications for school sites. He explained that dangerous situations would be
dealt with locally, but that non -problematic issues would be referred to the State. Chief Olson
confirmed that the current codes relating to fire authority would not be changed.
Councilmember Green inquired about current state legislation. Manager Holtz discussed
current oversight legislation that focuses on problematic parks.
Councilmember Bohr voiced concerns related to inspection costs and added personnel.
Councilmember Carchio opined that park owners, residents, and the City would not benefit from
assuming local enforcement. Mayor Coerper provided support for staffs recommendation not to
pursue local enforcement authority for mobile home parks in Huntington Beach, citing impacts to
the City, park owners and residents, cost factors, added personnel and training expenses.
Councilmember Hardy thanked staff for the report and voiced support for their recommendation.
Councilmember Green echoed support for the recommendation and asked staff for the amount
of time it took to compile the report. Director Smalewitz was unsure of a time estimate, and
Councilmember Green cautioned the Council about the costly nature of requesting staff time
and resources to provide detailed and lengthy research on Council request items.
Councilmember Hansen concurred.
Motion to Recess to Closed Session
A motion was made by Bohr, second Green to recess to Closed Session on the following items.
The motion carried by the consensus of all present, Cook absent.
(City Council) Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.6, the City
Council recessed to Closed Session to meet with its designated labor negotiators: Penelope
Culbreth-Graft, City Administrator; Bob Hall, Deputy City Administrator; Dan Villella, Finance
Director; and Renee Mayne, Chief Negotiator, regarding labor negotiations with the following
employee organizations: MEO, MEA, HBFA, SCLEA, and Non -Associated.
Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 6:07 p.m.
No Actions Taken in Closed Session Which Required a Reporting Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.1(a) (3) (B).
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City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Bohr, Carchio, Coerper, Green, Hansen, and Hardy.
Absent: Cook.
Pledge of Allegiance/Flag Salute - A special flag presentation was made by Girl Scout Troop
2180.
Moment of Silence - Mayor Coerper requested that a moment of silence be observed
for victims of a shooting incident that occurred earlier at Virginia Tech University.
Invocation - Led by Mayor Coerper.
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 received from Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Cook requesting permission to be absent
pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54.
Communication submitted by City Attorney Jennifer McGrath dated April 13, 2007 and
titled Late Communication, April 19, 2006, Agenda Item D-2 replacing Exhibit A to Resolution
No. 2007-26 and Page 2 to the Request for Council Action dated April 16, 2007.
Communication submitted by Linda Jordan dated April 16, 2007 and untitled regarding Public
Hearing Item No. D-2.
Communications submitted by the following individuals stating opinions pertaining to the
proposed Mandatory Spay, Neuter and Microchip Ordinance: Rachael Farmer, Eileen Gregory,
Johnna Lipuma, Peggy O'Neal & Jerry Barnes, Cindy Stroh, Christine Fisher, Gary Gravett,
Diana Meier, Joanne Rasmussen, Dawn Warren, Maureen Glick, Jan Kohler, Bonnie Nahmis,
Suzanne Smith and Susan Wise.
The Following Communications Were Submitted During the Meeting:
Communication received from Dr. Alison Stanley, providing a copy of the April 5, 2007 Orange
County Register Classifieds, Animal Section.
Presentation - Mayor Coerper called on David Hollon, the Donate Life Ambassador to accept a
proclamation proclaiming April as National Donate Life Month. Mr. Hollon described his
experience as an organ recipient.
Presentation - Mayor Coerper called on Police Chief Ken Small to announce National Public
Safety Telecommunication Week and invite the Police Department Communications Bureau to
accept a proclamation. Chief Small described the Bureau's work ethics and thanked them
for their dedicated service to the department and the City. Mayor Coerper expressed
appreciation to the recipients for their hard work.
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Presentation - Mayor Coerper called on Jean Nagy and Elaine Craft to accept a proclamation
for National Arbor Day, and Public Works Deputy Director Dave Webb to announce the City's
Tree City USA award. Elaine Craft thanked all involved in planting trees and discussed the
City's tree -planting efforts over the past 28 years. She invited the public to attend a tree -
planting event at Huntington Central Park on April 28 at 10:30 a.m. Jean Nagy thanked those
involved in replacing damaged trees in Central Park. Director Webb presented the Tree City
USA plaque to Mayor Coerper. Mayor Coerper gave thanks and recognized Jim Jones,
Maintenance Operations Manager.
Presentation - Mayor Coerper called on City Clerk Joan Flynn to accept a proclamation for
Municipal Clerk's Week April 29 - May 5, 2007. City Clerk Joan Flynn described Municipal
Clerk's Week and informed the public of the. Clerk's participation in Surf -City Nights, a downtown
event during April and May. Clerk Flynn also announced that she, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Patty Esparza and Fountain Valley City Clerk Robin Roberts recently earned Certified Municipal
Clerk (CMC) certification. Clerk Roberts recognized Clerk Flynn as recent recipient of the City
Clerk's Association of California President's Distinguished Service Award for her humanitarian
and mentoring efforts.
Mayor's Award - Mayor Coerper called on Public Works Deputy Director Dave Webb to present
the Mayor's Award to Water Production Crewleader Gary Eddington. Director Webb
congratulated Crewleader Eddington and discussed his responsibilities and dedication.
Public Comments
(The numbers following speakers' comments reflect the approximate point of time in the archived video
the speaker appears, available at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/GovemmenVAgendas)
Karen Chepeka, Save Our Strays of Huntington Beach, provided support for the agenda item
pertaining to the proposed mandatory spay, neuter and microchip ordinance. Councilmember
Green asked Ms. Chepeka to provide cost information to spay and neuter through a low cost
program. Ms. Chepeka provided the fee information. (34:13)
Randy Crossley, Save Our Strays, voiced support for the proposed ordinance and described
the microchip process. He also discussed requirements for the program, and discounts for
senior citizens to spay and neuter their pets. Councilmember Carchio asked if certain pet
insurances cover spay and neuter procedures. Ms. Chepeka returned to the podium and
responded that certain types of insurances do cover spay and neuter procedures. (36:23)
Robert Burr Dilday, representing Dilday Funeral Home, voiced concern about perceived delays
in the Building and Safety Department permitting process and the issues related to the City's
recommendations to bring his commercial building into compliance with the code. He discussed
the number of years his business has been successful in the City, and requested that the
Council facilitate cooperation from the Building Department. Mayor Coerper asked Mr. Dilday to
fill out a blue follow-up card so that a meeting could be scheduled. (39:19)
Dr. Alison Stanley, California Lobby for Animal Welfare, spoke in support of a mandatory spay,
neuter and microchip program. She discussed the number of animals for sale, and the number
destroyed annually through euthanization, and estimated reproduction rates. Councilmember
Green asked about low cost spay and neuter opportunities for cats and rabbits. Ms. Chepeka
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returned to the podium and responded that programs are available for cats and dogs, but
spaying of rabbits is a specialized procedure practiced by few veterinarians. (40:46)
Charleen Allen, affiliated with Catnip and Carrots, described her efforts to find homes for stray
animals and provided support for a mandatory spay, neuter and microchip program. She
discussed responsible pet ownership, and asked questions about enforcement of the program,
networking, affordability, advertising, and age determination. She also informed the Council of
AB 1634 currently before the California legislature that calls for mandatory spay and neuter of
dogs and cats, and requested that the City consider use of a mobile spay/neuter vehicle. (43:31)
Lynn Copeland spoke in support of a mandatory spay, neuter and microchip program. She
described her networking efforts with rescue groups and stated that the City should have its own
animal shelter similar to other neighboring cities. She claimed 400-500 animals are destroyed
on a daily basis in Los Angeles County alone. (46:41)
(City Council) AB 1234 Disclosure Reporting
Councilmember Bohr reported his attendance at a League of Cities Breakfast with State
Senator Tom Harman.
Councilmember Hansen reported that he, Mayor Pro Tern Cook and Councilmember Hardy
attended the League of Cities General Meeting.
Mayor Coerper reported on his visit to our Sister City of Anjo, Japan.
City Administrator Culbreth-Graft reported on her attendance at a meeting of the Orange County
City Managers Association.
City Clerk Flynn reported on her attendance at the City Clerk's Association of California (CCAC)
annual conference held April 11-13.
City Administrator's Report - None
(City Council) Reviewed and Accepted City Treasurer Shari L. Freidenrich's February
2007 Investment Summary Report Titled City of Huntington Beach Summary of City
Investment Portfolio, Bond Proceeds, and Deferred Compensation Activity for February
2007
The City Council considered a communication from City Treasurer Shari L. Freidenrich
transmitting the Monthly Investment Report and Summary of Investments for February 2007.
City Treasurer Freidenrich gave a PowerPoint presentation titled February Treasurer's Report,
which was included in the agenda packet.
A motion was made by Bohr, second Hansen to review and accept the Monthly Investment
Report entitled Summary of Investment Portfolio, Bond Proceeds, and Deferred Compensation
Activity for February 2007, pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of
Huntington Beach. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Bohr, Carchio, Green, Hansen, and Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cook, and Coerper (out of room)
(City Council) Public Hearing Held - Adopted Resolution No. 2007-25 Approving A Six -
Month Extension of Interim Ordinance No. 3766 Which Provides for a Moratorium on the
Installation of Wireless Telecommunication Facilities in Locations Other Than the Public
Right -of -Way, Allowing City Staff Time to Present Appropriate Regulations Consistent
With the Requirements of State and Federal Law to the Appropriate Legislative Bodies.
Mayor Coerper announced that this was the time noticed for a public hearing to consider the
following: A Six -Month Extension of Interim Ordinance No. 3766 Which Provides for a
Moratorium on the Installation of Wireless Telecommunication Facilities in Locations Other Than
the Public Right -of -Way, Allowing City Staff Time to Present Appropriate Regulations Consistent
With the Requirements of State and Federal Law to the Appropriate Legislative Bodies.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and
posted.
Mayor Coerper declared the public hearing open.
The City Clerk declared no Late Communications which pertain to this public hearing had been
received.
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.
A motion was made by Bohr, second Hardy to Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2007-25, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Extending Interim Ordinance No.
3766 for Six Months" with specific findings regarding the detriment to the public health, welfare
and safety and extending Interim Ordinance No. 3766 for six months. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Carchio, Coerper, Green, Hansen, and Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cook
(City Council) Administrative Public Hearing Held - Adopted City Council Resolution No.
2007-26 Approving Certification of Special Assessments for Collection of Delinquent
Civil Fines for Municipal Code Violations
Mayor Coerper announced that this was the time noticed for a public hearing to consider the
following: Adopt proposed Resolution No. 2007-26, A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach Certifying Special Assessments for Collecting Delinquent Civil Fines for
Municipal Code Violations.
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath gave an oral report and identified information included in late
communication.
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Councilmember Hansen stated he was contacted by an individual who represented Kelly
Williams, property owner, and requested that the City Attorney pull Ms. Williams name from the
list to provide more time for staff to review circumstances involved in the case.
City Attorney McGrath acknowledged pulling Kelly Williams and Jaffa Investments from the list,
stating the later citation was paid and therefore no longer required a lien.
Mayor Coerper declared the administrative public hearing open.
The City Clerk restated for the record the following Late Communication pertaining to this public
hearing:
Communication submitted by City Attorney, Jennifer McGrath dated April 13, 2007 and
titled Late Communication, April 19, 2006, Agenda Item D-2 replacing Exhibit A to Resolution
No. 2007-26 and Page 2 to the Request for Council Action dated April 16, 2007.
Communication submitted by Linda Jordan dated April 16, 2007.
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.
Mayor Coerper inquired about the grand total of fines assessed for the Bishay
property. Attorney McGrath described the City's efforts in meeting with the property owner
to bring the property into compliance. She also stated that the property owner is now showing
efforts to remedy the situation.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Hardy to Adopt Resolution No. 2007-26, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Certifying Special Assessments for
Collecting Delinquent Civil Fines for Municipal Code Violations" as amended by late
communication to remove Jaffa Investments, and also to remove Kelly Williams for a period of
90 days for further review. The motion carried by the following roll call vote.
AYES: Bohr, Carchio, Coerper, Green, Hansen, and Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cook
Consent Calendar - Items Approved
A motion was made by Green, second Bohr to approve the following Consent Calendar items as
recommended, noting abstentions by Councilmembers Hansen and Coerper for the Consent
Item regarding approval of minutes for April 2, 2007, and Councilmember Green voting "No" on
the Consent Item regarding the Strategic Plan Update for 2007. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Carchio, Coerper, Green, Hansen, and Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cook
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(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved and Adopted Minutes - Approved and
adopted the minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of April 2,
2007 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Submitted by the City Clerk.
(City Council) Approved Release of the Guarantee and Warranty Bond Provided as
Security by John Laing Homes, Developer of Cape Ann Tract 15531 Located North of
Garfield Avenue and South of Sea Gate Drive - 1) Released Guarantee and Warranty Bond
No. 361549, the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of improvements for Tract 15531
(Cape Ann); and 2) Instructed the City Clerk to notify the developer, John Laing Homes, of this
action, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, Seaboard Surety Company, of this action.
Submitted by the Director of Public Works. Funding Source: No funds required for this action.
(City Council) Approved Release of the Guarantee and Warranty Bond Provided as
Security by PLC Land Company, Developer of Peninsula Park Tract 15675 Located on the
Northwest Corner of Goldenwest Street and Summit Drive - 1) Released Guarantee and
Warranty Bond No. 3SM95819800-A, the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of
improvements for Tract 15675 (Peninsula Park); and 2) Instructed the City Clerk to notify the
developer, PLC Land Company, of this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety,
American Motorists Insurance Company, of this action. Submitted by the Director of Public
Works. Funding Source: No funds required for this action.
(City Council) Adopted the Strategic Plan Update for 2007 as Part of the Five -Year
Strategic Plan Goals Adopted by City Council in August 2006 - Staff recommends the City
Council accept the list of projects to update the strategic plan. Submitted by the City
Administrator. Funding Source: Projects are funded in the 2006-07 operating and capital
improvement budget.
(City Council) Approved a 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 communication from Councilmember Jill Hardy, Chair on behalf of
Intergovernmental Relations Committee Members Councilmember Don Hansen and
Councilmember Keith Bohr 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, thereby authorizing
the Mayor to communicate the City's position to the elected members of the federal or state
legislature, or regional body.
Councilmember Hardy commented on the IRC's support of AB 411, stating that the bill would
give cities a voice in the area of residential care facilities.
Mayor Coerper inquired of the IRC's opposition to SB 303. Councilmember Hardy explained
how the bill would solidify zoning guidelines and restrictions, and how historically decisions at
this level do not receive the attention they should. Mayor Coerper voiced concerns about the
bills effect on the City's General Plan. Councilmember Hardy explained that the bill would not
eliminate the General Plan, but rather solidify the Plan so it could not be changed without
demonstrating a strong need.
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Councilmember Green discussed build -out within the City, and voiced concerns related
to excessive spending for State mandates.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Green to 1. SUPPORT AB 411 (Emmerson) - Residential
Care Facilities, Over Concentration as introduced; 2. SUPPORT AB 823 (Solorio) - Orange
County Road Funds, Apportionment of Fuel Tax as introduced; 3.OPPOSE AB 1355 (Houston)
- Counties' Sheriff's Duties, Coastline, Harbors, and Inland Waterways as introduced; 4.
SUPPORT SB 286 (Dutton) — Transportation Bonds, Prop 1B, Implementation as introduced.
5.OPPOSE SB 303 (Ducheny) - Local Government; Housing as amended March 22; 6.
SUPPORT SB 710 (Dutton) - Welfare and Institutions, Aid to Families, Children Foster Care
Group Homes as introduced; 7. SUPPORT SB 1000 (Harman) - Substance Abuse Recovery
Maintenance Facilities as introduced; and, 8. SUPPORT HR 1023 (Meeks) - Repealing Section
511 of Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. Section 511 would require
certain local governments, beginning on January 1, 2011, to collect a 3% withholding tax on
payments to certain vendors. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Carchio, Coerper, Green, Hansen, and Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cook
(City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2007-27 Approving and Implementing the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City and the Huntington Beach Fire
Management Association (FMA) Covering the Period July 1, 2006 Through June 30, 2008.
The City Council considered a communication from the Deputy City Administrator transmitting
the following Statement of Issue: Should the City and the Huntington Beach Fire Management
Association (FMA) enter into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) covering the period
July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008?
City Administrator Culbreth-Graft indicated that the FMA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
represents a small unit of 6 individuals, and described how the information was made available
to staff and the public. She explained percentage figures versus total dollars, negotiation efforts
resulting in City staff contributions, enhanced retirement and contract terms.
A motion was made by Bohr, second Green to Adopt Resolution No. 2007-27, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving and Implementing the Memorandum
of Understanding Between the Huntington Beach Fire Management Association (FMA) and the
City of Huntington Beach for July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008." The motion carried by the
following roil call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Carchio, Coerper, Green, Hansen, and Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cook
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(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3767 Establishing the State Franchise Fees for
Public, Education and Government (PEG) Video Service Providers. Approved for
Introduction April 2, 2007.
A motion was made by Green, second Carchio to after the City Clerk read by title, Adopt
Ordinance No. 3767, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing Fees for State
Franchised Video Service Providers." The motion carried by the following roll call vote. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Carchio, Coerper, Green, Hansen, and Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cook
(City Council) Submitted By Councilmember Keith Bohr - Directed Staff to Research the
Costs and Other Issues Associated With Adopting a Mandatory Spay, Neuter and
Microchip Ordinance.
The City Council considered communication from Councilmember Keith Bohr transmitting the
following Statement of Issue: Millions of dogs and cats are killed every year because not
enough homes exist for these pets. Many of these are puppies and kittens -- the offspring of
family pets. Pet overpopulation is a preventable problem that everyone can help solve simply
by spaying or neutering his or her pets. Spaying and neutering is a safe surgical procedure
performed by veterinarians that prevents animals from reproducing.
Orange County, as contracted to do on behalf of 21 Orange County cities, picked up 29,690
stray animals in 2006. Despite commendable efforts by the county to reunite these animals with
their owners, or to adopt them out to new owners, the county still had to euthanize more than
12,000 dogs and cats in 2006.
The most cost effective method of reducing these numbers is to have the county and all cities
adopt a "Mandatory Spay, Neuter and Microchip Ordinance," which will dramatically reduce the
number of cats and dogs produced and would increase the number of lost pets returned to their
owners. That would minimize the numbers are ultimately euthanized.
Councilmember Bohr thanked representatives from Save Our Strays and complimented their
efforts to provide information, allow tour of animal care facilities, and provide preliminary plans
for a shelter site in Huntington Beach. He reaffirmed his commitment in recommending that the
City adopt an ordinance to support mandatory spay, neuter and microchipping of domestic
animals, discussing the number of cats and dogs euthanized on a daily basis, animal control
efforts in other counties, and the cost effective properties of the ordinance by reducing
the number of strays and allowing animal control facilities to offer better care. He suggested
that household pets would benefit by the City and County working together for a solution, and
informed the public of the reproduction rates of domestic animals.
Councilmember Green voiced concerns about the increasing population of domestic rabbits that
have been released to the wild, stating she would like to include rabbits in the ordinance.
Councilmember Carchio stressed the importance of offering an affordable avenue to the senior
and low-income community to spay, neuter and microchip their pets, including the possibility of
providing transportation to an animal care facility.
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Councilmember Hansen voiced concerns about where the item would fall in the City's list of
priorities. He also discussed potential impacts to code enforcement and police department
personnel, and the Council's recent denial of assuming local mobile -home enforcement.
Councilmember Hardy discussed advertising efforts and associated costs for public awareness,
and voiced support for the item. Councilmember Bohr echoed concerns related to enforcement,
but reemphasized County Animal Control involvement.
Discussion continued on discounted fees for spay/neuter/microchipping, animal licensing and
permits, enforcement and community support. Mayor Coerper discussed his visit to an animal
care facility in Irvine, and voiced concerns about the item's impact on the Police
Department. Police Chief Small discussed similar ordinances and opined that most residents
obey the law, and that the ordinance would have a primary impact on County Animal Control.
A motion was made by Bohr, second Carchio to direct city staff to research the costs and other
issues associated with adopting a Mandatory Spay, Neuter and Microchip Ordinance similar to
the one adopted by the county of Los Angeles in 2006, as amended to include rabbits. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bohr, Carchio, Coerper, Green, and Hardy
NOES: Hansen
ABSENT: Cook
(City Council) Councilmember Hansen Reported on the Annual Easter Hunt at Central
Park
Councilmember Hansen reported attending the annual Easter Hunt in Central Park with his
family, and complimented the parties involved in planning the event including the Community
Services Department and Kiwanis Club. He also applauded other City departments for their
presence and representation.
(City Council) Councilmember Carchio Reported on the Annual Easter Hunt, A Taste of
Huntington Beach and Surf City Nights
Councilmember Carchio echoed sentiments expressed by Councilmember Hansen on the
annual Easter Hunt and thanked the Kiwanis Club for their support. He discussed his
participation in A Taste of Huntington Beach, thanked the Huntington Beach Restaurant
Association for their support and explained that proceeds from the event benefit the Children's
Library and 3rd Battalion of the 1st Marines from Camp Pendleton (3-1). He reminded the
public to attend Surf -City Nights on Tuesday nights downtown and thanked Economic
Development for their support.
(City Council) Councilmember Bohr Stated Attendance at Council on Aging Strategy
Session
Councilmember Bohr stated his attendance at a Council on Aging Strategy Session and read
aloud to the audience the Vision and Mission Statements recently adopted by the Council. He
shared his appreciation of the Council on behalf of himself and the senior citizen community.
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(City Council) Mayor Coerper Reported on Recent Trip to Anjo, Japan, Attendance at A
Taste of Huntington Beach, Councilmember Hardy's Attendance at the Rose Garden
Dedication and Luncheon, National Climate Day of Action, Annual Assistance League
Fundraiser, Tarbell Realtors Grand Opening, and the California Memorial Foundation's
May 3rd Event Honoring Fallen Police Officers
Mayor Coerper described a recent visit to our Sister City of Anjo, Japan, sharing a clock he
received as a gift and a photograph of the group he traveled with.
He discussed his participation as a judge in A Taste of Huntington Beach, and recognized
Councilmember Hardy's attendance at the Queen's Rose Garden Dedication and Luncheon for
Miss Huntington Beach.
Mayor Coerper also attended the National Climate Day of Action where he received an award
on the City's behalf, the Annual Assistance League Fundraising Event and Tarbell Realtors
Grand Opening.
He thanked Councilmembers Bohr and Carchio for accompanying him to the California Peace
Officers' Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen Police Officers and their families held on May 3rd
in Sacramento. He thanked Police Department and City Hall staff, and informed the public of
his personal contribution to honor officers by making buttons with each officer's likeness to be
worn by their family members.
Adjournment - City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Coerper adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Huntington Beach at 8:03 p.m. to Monday, May 7, 2007 at 4:00 p.m., in Room B-8, Civic
Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
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