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Council/RDA Meeting
City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, May 19, 2008
4:00 PM - Room B-8
6:00 PM - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
An audio recording of the 4:00 PM portion of this meeting
and a video recording of the 6:00 PM portion of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is archived at
www.surfcity-hb.org/governmentiagendas/
Call to Order
Mayor Cook called the regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Huntington Beach to order at 4:02 PM in Room B-8.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Hansen, Hardy, Cook, Coerper, Green, and Carchio
Absent: Bohr (The City Council granted permission for the absence of Mayor Pro Tern
Bohr pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54)
The Senior Deputy City Clerk Announced Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, Senior Deputy City Clerk Rebecca Ross
announced the following communications received by the City Clerk's Office pertaining to the
Closed Session portion of the meeting:
Communication submitted by Jamie Bennett, dated May 17, 2008, and titled LeBard School
Purchase.
Communication submitted by Jamie and Jennifer Bennett, dated May 17, 2008, and titled
Seaview Little League.
Public Comments — None
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Study Session Held - A Presentation Provided by
the Finance Department on the Fiscal Year 2007/08 Mid Year Budget Review and the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Interim City Administrator Paul Emery called on Dan Villella, Finance Director, who gave a
PowerPoint presentation titled City of Huntington Beach Mid -Year Finance Report FY 2007108,
which included the following information: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Government -
Wide Financial Analysis (in thousands), General Fund Balance Historical Perspective,
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Comprehensive Annual Financial Report General Fund Balance - 9/30/07, Financial Policy
Distribution of Undesignated/Unreserved Fund Balance, Financial Policy 2nd Tier Reserve
Amount Available, Historical Expenditures Revised Budget vs. Actuals, General Fund
Expenditure Projection, and Working Capital: Description By Fiscal Year and By Quarter.
Councilmember Green inquired if the amount listed for the condo conversion settlement was the
City's responsibility. City Attorney Jennifer McGrath indicated that the amount shown is the
settlement amount paid by the title companies to go towards affordable housing.
Councilmember Coerper asked for clarification of the amount listed for public safety dispatch.
Administrator Emery explained that the amount reflects a consultant fee retained to prepare a
study to evaluate the City's options to consolidate dispatch opportunities. He added that staff
had responded to a previous Council H-item, and the study is expected to define the future
needs required in order to have a consolidated dispatch service.
Councilmember Green asked for examples of revenue sources from other agencies as shown.
Director Villella described vehicle license fees (VLF) related to car sales received by the State,
and real property transfer tax received by the County. Director Villella also discussed working
capital.
Councilmember Hansen asked for the sources of the City's working capital and why its liquidity
is improving. Director Villella indicated that the City is still benefiting from the good economy,
and continues to expend monies prudently by slowing down equipment and professional
services expenditures.
Mayor Cook inquired about financial impacts of the number of employees expected to retire
soon. Director Villella responded that when employees retire, the City may have an initial
payout for unused, accrued general and sick leave balances, adding that it could also be viewed
as paying off City liabilities on the books. He also stated that retirements will cause vacancies
that would, in many cases, be filled at the lower ranges of classifications rather than the highest
ranges achieved by tenured retirees, resulting in significant cost savings.
Motion to Recess to Closed Session — 4:24 PM
A motion was made by Hardy, second Hansen to recess to Closed Session on the following
items. The motion carried by consensus of all present, Bohr absent.
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City
Council recessed into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following
lawsuit: Frank Ellison v. City of Huntington Beach; WCAB Case Nos. ANA-0360936, ANA
0384512, and ANA 0352494; Claim Nos. COHB 00-0135 and COHB 01-0079.
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City
Council recessed into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following
lawsuit: City of Los Angeles, on behalf of itself and all others similarly situated v. Hotels.com
L. P., et al.; Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 326693. In December 2004, the City of
Los Angeles filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of itself and all other California cities (including
the City of Huntington Beach) against 17 internet hotel booking companies claiming that they
failed to pay the proper amount of transient occupancy taxes.
May 19, 2008 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 3 of 11
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City
Council recessed into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following
lawsuit: Crystal Island Community Association v. Huntington Beach Union High School, et al.;
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 06CC0l729. Crystal Island homeowners association
filed a quiet title action against the High School District and the City to prevent the public from
using Estate Circle.
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the City
Council recessed into Closed Session to give instructions concerning price and terms of
payment to the City's Negotiator, Deputy City Administrator Bob Hail, regarding negotiations
with the Huntington Beach City School District for the purchase or exchange of up to 10.12
acres of real property located at 20451 Craimer Lane in Huntington Beach and the purchase,
sale or exchange of APN 114-150-94 in the City of Huntington Beach.
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City
Council recessed into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following
lawsuits and potential lawsuits:
(City Council) Closed Session — In the matter of Arbitration of the Park In Lieu Fees for Pacific
City (Makar Properties, LLC). As a condition of approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 16338
(Pacific City), the subdivider is to pay a Park Fee pursuant to Section 254.08 1 of the Huntington
Beach Zoning and Subdivision Code. The property owner has disputed the City's calculation of
the Park Fee. The issue is scheduled for arbitration on June 11, 12 and 13.
(City Council) Closed Session — Parks Legal Defense Fund, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach,
et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2008 00051261. A public interest advocacy
organization alleges the City did not comply with CEQA, City Charter Section 612, and City's
General Plan in approving the Senior Center, located along Golden West Avenue adjacent to
the Shipley Nature Center.
Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting — 6:02 PM
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath Reported No Action Taken During Closed Session
Which Required A Reporting Pursuant to Government Code §54957.1(a) (3) (B).
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Hansen, Hardy, Cook, Coerper, Green, and Carchio
Absent: Bohr (The City Council granted permission for the absence of Mayor Pro Tem
Bohr pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54)
Pledge of Allegiance/Flag Salute — Led by Girl Scout Troop #1380
Invocation — Provided by Councilmember Coerper
The Senior Deputy City Clerk Announced Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, Senior Deputy City Clerk Rebecca Ross
announced the following communications received by the City Clerk's Office following
distribution of the packet:
May 19, 2008 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 4 of 11
Communication submitted by the City Clerk, Joan L. Flynn, dated May 19, 2008, notating a
typographical error in the minutes of May 5, 2008.
Communication submitted by the Director of Community Services, Jim Engle, dated May 19,
2008 submitting a revised first page of the staff report reflecting corrected amounts for the cash
value and the value of the merchandise (trash receptacles).
Communication submitted by Patricia Dapkus, Senior Administrative Analyst submitting a
second map which more clearly depicts the areas impacted by sulfur emissions from large
marine vessels that come into the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. (Recommended Action
#1)
Communication submitted by Jose Solorio, State Assemblyman for the Sixty -Ninth District of the
California Legislature, stating his action of placing AB 2873 (Harbor Patrol Bill - Recommended
Action #3) in the inactive bill file on the Assembly Floor.
PowerPoint communication dated May 19, 2008, submitted by Jim Engle, Director of
Community Services and titled Lifeguard Vehicle Sponsorship Proposal.
Two communications submitted by Tim Geddes, dated May 17, 2008 and titled Campaign
Contribution Limits.
Early Voting in City Clerk's Office
Mayor Cook announced that the City Clerk's Office is again offering early voting Monday, May
19, through Friday, May 23, and on Tuesday, May 27, to allow greater flexibility for citizens
wishing to vote for the June 3 Statewide Direct Primary Election. She informed the public that
the City Clerk's Office is located on the 2nd Floor at City Hall, and vote -by -mail ballots will be
accepted during the early voting period.
Special Announcement — Mayor Cook recognized the month of May as Asian/Pacific
American and Older American Month.
Presentation — Emergency Medical Services Week
Mayor Cook called on Duane Olson, Fire Chief, to receive a proclamation in recognition of
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. Chief Olson announced EMS Week May 19 - May
25 which recognizes the highly trained EMS providers throughout the County. He stated that in
addition to the Fire Department's paramedics, emergency medical services are also provided
by marine safety, law enforcement, hospital systems, ambulance providers and community
outreach groups. He gave examples of emergency calls received by the Fire and Police
departments and discussed services provided by the County's three trauma centers.
Presentation — Beach Safety Week
Mayor Cook called on Kyle Lindo, Marine Safety Chief, to receive a proclamation in recognition
of Beach Safety Week. Chief Lindo thanked Jim Engle, Community Services Director, for his
ongoing support and called on Michael Beuerlein, Marine Safety Lieutenant who announced
Beach Safety Week May 19 - May 26. Lieutenant Beuerlein invited the public to attend open
May 19, 2008 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 5 of 11
house celebrations hosted by the Marine Safety Division to promote beach safety May 23-26,
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, at the Vincent G. Moorhouse Lifeguard Headquarters, 103 Pacific Coast
Highway. He commented that complimentary photos of children on the fire department
equipment would be available, and educational topics would be presented on beach -related
accidents and prevention of drowning.
Presentation — Public Works Week
Mayor Cook called on Travis Hopkins, Public Works Director, to receive a proclamation in
recognition of Public Works Week. Director Hopkins discussed various divisions within the
Public Works Department and the respective public services provided. He introduced Joe Dale,
Contract Administrator, Bill Janusz, Principal Civil Engineer, Duncan Lee, Principal Civil
Engineer, Todd Broussard, Acting City Engineer, Robert Martinez, Engineering Technician,
Rudy Ocampo, Water Distribution Supervisor, and Howard Johnson, Utilities Manager.
Mayor's Award — Thuy Vi
Mayor Cook was joined by Jennifer McGrath, City Attorney, who presented the Mayor's Award
to Thuy Vi, Legal Assistant. Attorney McGrath described Ms. Vi's accomplishments and
contributions made to her office during the past six years and read comments of praise by Ms.
Vi's peers. Ms. Vi introduced her family members present and thanked Attorney McGrath for
tonight's award.
Public Comments
(The numbers following speakers' comments reflect the approximate point in time in the
archived video the speaker appears at http:l/www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas)
Jerold S. Berger, resident of 17901 Skye Lane, informed the Council of the exemplary service
provided by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and SWAT team while responding to a
potentially dangerous situation near his home last Friday night, May 16. He informed Council
that the police officers were friendly, caring and kept him and other local residents comfortable
and secure during a volatile situation. He requested that Council consider back -charging
landlords for costs associated with having safety officers onsite for incidents caused by tenants,
and enact a process that would require landlords to evict those tenants that cause repeated
problems. (18:43)
Michael Mailman, President of Seaview Little League, thanked Council on behalf of the entire
Seaview Little League for their efforts during negotiations with the Huntington Beach City School
District to purchase the LeBard School site in support of saving the league's fields. He thanked
Councilmembers who have responded to his recent invitations to attend tournament play
and all-star games scheduled from June 14 through mid -July at LeBard School fields. (22.26)
Riley Mailman, 8th grade student, voiced support for a new public skateboard park to be built in
Huntington Beach. He discussed the quality of skateboarders that come from our City and how
he enjoys watching them compete on television. He indicated that the Skate Park Association is
organizing a local skateboarders' event, and Hurley International has donated money and
product for the event with a goal to show the vast number of skateboarders in our
community. (23:33)
May 19, 2008 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 6 of 11
Jake Reuter voiced support of the City building a larger, improved skateboard park for local
skaters to enjoy, stay busy, and stay out of trouble. He also discussed the financial benefits for
building a larger skateboard park that would attract skaters from outside the community who
would spend their money in Huntington Beach before or after they skate. (25:31)
Dark Bixby spoke in opposition to increasing campaign contribution limits, stating his opinion
that "if the current program is not broke, don't fix it." He discussed how seated and prior
Councilmembers have all managed to post their campaign signs, conduct mass mailings and
successfully get elected under the current $300 contribution limitations, and urged Council to
keep the status quo. (26:18)
Norm "Firecracker" Westwell voiced concerns of perceived political action committees (PACs)
controlling elections with their financial power and stated opposition to restricting campaign
limits. He illustrated a visual structure of candidates who have funding limits and those who
have no limits, and urged Council to either remove completely or sharply increase contribution
limits for candidates to better compete with PACs. It is his opinion that contribution limits
handicap candidates who don't have PAC support and benefit candidates who do. He also
stated that restricting campaign contributions does not ensure a pool of grassroot candidates.
(27:25)
Tim Geddes spoke in opposition to increasing campaign contribution limits. He voiced support
of Council waiting to take action on Ordinance No. 3803 either after the November election,
or waiting until the full Council is present to vote (noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Bohr).
He discussed the benefits of keeping the campaign contribution limitations at $300, and
restated his opinion that the notion of raising contribution limitations to create an even playing
field for all candidates is simply not the case. (30:49)
Debra Reed, Air Quality Management District (AQMD), informed Council that she is available
for questions later this evening when they consider their first Administrative Item pertaining to
Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act. She also announced that the 20th Annual Clean Air
Awards is open for nominations through the end of June, and encouraged the City to apply for
the award which recognizes cities, organizations/businesses and individuals who have made a
contribution toward cleaning the air. (33:59)
Mayor Cook inquired if any rebate programs were offered at this time and speaker Reed
indicated that a leaf blower program would be offered this summer for commercial gardeners/
landscapers. Mayor Cook asked if local cities were eligible to participate in the exchange
program and Ms. Reed indicated that she would confirm the program's parameters and let her
know.
Councilmember Carchio asked speaker Reed how AQMD effectively advertises the exchange
program to commercial gardeners/landscapers. Speaker Reed replied by discussing AQMD's
direct mail and email processes through a small business assistance program and public
outreach efforts. She also explained that although the leaf blowers offered for exchange are not
electric/battery-operated, they produce cleaner gas.
Jamie Bennett thanked Council for their efforts to negotiate with the Huntington Beach City
School District to acquire the LeBard School site and attempting to save Seaview Little League
fields. (35:38)
May 19, 2008 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 7 of 11
(city Council) AB 1234 Disclosure Reporting
Councilmember Coerper reported attending the 32nd Annual California Peace Officers'
Memorial Ceremony in Sacramento on May 8 and 9, and thanked Chief of Police Ken Small and
Councilmember Carchio for attending and representing Huntington Beach. He explained that
the memorial honored officers killed in the line of duty and how he was touched by the surviving
family members.
Councilmember Carchio spoke about the illumination of the candlelight vigil celebrated and
how saddened he was to see the surviving family members of those Police Officers who
tragically lost their lives. He read an excerpt from an inspirational poem titled The Monument
included in the program.
City Administrator's Report — None
City Attorney's Report of Litigation Filed — None
Consent Calendar — Items Approved
A motion was made by Green, second Coerper to approve the following Consent Calendar
items by affirmative roll call vote. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Hardy, Cook, Coerper, Green, and Carchio
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bohr
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved Minutes — Approved and adopted the
minutes of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting of April 17, 2008 and the
Regular Meeting of May 5, 2008, as amended by Late Communication, as written and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk. Submitted by the City Clerk.
(City Council) Identified Projects and Approved the Use of Proposition 113 Funds in the
Amount of $3,253,053.55 for the 08/09 Arterial Rehabilitation Project — Approved the use
of Proposition 1 B funds for the 08/09 Arterial Rehabilitation Project. Submitted by the Director
of Public Works. Funding Source: Proposition 1 B funds in the amount of $3,253,053.55 are
available to the City of Huntington Beach.
(City Council) Approved Project Plans and Specifications and Awarded Construction
Contract in the Amount of $1,458,150 to SRD Engineering for the Slater Avenue and
Parkside Lane Storm Drain Improvements, CC-1296 and Authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to Execute Contract in a Form Approved by the City Attorney — 1) Approved the
project plans and specifications for the Slater Avenue and Parkside Lane Storm Drain
Improvements, CC-1296; 2) Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by
SRD Engineering, in the amount of $1,458,150; and, 3) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. Submitted by the
Director of Public Works. Funding Source: Funds in the amount of $2.5 million are budgeted
in the Redevelopment Agency Fund Account No. 30589001.82500. The cost estimate for the
Parkside Lane Storm Drain and the Slater Avenue Storm Drain is $1,630,000.
May 19, 2008 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 8 of 11
(City Council) Received and Filed the City Attorney's Quarterly Report of Activity for
January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008 — Received and filed the City Attorney's First
Quarterly Report for January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008. Submitted by the City Attorney.
Funding Source: Not applicable.
(City Council) Approved and Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a Five -Year
Sponsorship Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Adopt -A -Highway
Maintenance Corporation (AAB) for a Trash Receptacle Program with an Optional Five -
Year Extension; and, Authorized the Director of Community Services to Act as the City's
Agent in Reviewing and Approving All Advertisements for Appropriateness — 1)
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Sponsorship Agreement Between the City of
Huntington Beach and Adopt -A -Highway for Trash Receptacle for a five-year term with an
optional five-year extension to provide free trash receptacles and cash to the City of Huntington
Beach with a total year net value of $551,450 in exchange for sponsorship identification on the
trash receptacles; and 2) Authorized the Director of Community Services to act as the City's
agent in reviewing and approving all advertisements as to appropriateness to be placed on the
trash receptacles. Submitted by the Director of Community Services. Funding Source: Not
applicable.
(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)
Council considered a 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: Approval of City Council positions as recommended by the City Council
Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) on legislation or budget issues pending before a
federal, state, or regional government, and approval of the City's federal funding agenda for the
year. Funding Source: Not applicable
A motion was made by Hardy, second Green to
1. SUPPORT Federal Bills S1499 (Feinstein/Boxer) and HR 2548 (Solis) - Marine Vessel
Emissions Reduction Act - As Introduced
2. OPPOSE SB 1338 (Migden) - Workers' Compensation: Medical Treatment:
Predesignation of Physicians - As Amended on 4/30/08
3. SUPPORT AB 2873 (Solorio/Silva) - Counties: Sheriffs' Duties: Coastlines, Harbors, and
Inland Waterways - As Amended on 4/14/08
4. OPPOSE AB 2676 (Calderon) - Taxation: Transient Occupancy Tax - As Introduced
5. SUPPORT League of California Cities Campaign to Reform Municipal Bond Ratings
May 19, 2008 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 9 of 11
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Hardy, Cook, Coerper, Green, and Carchio
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bohr
(City Council) Approved and Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a
Promotional Agreement with Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. for the Provision of Seventeen
(17) Vehicles at No Cost to the City for Two Years, With a Two -Year Option for Use by
Marine Safety and Beach Operations
Council considered a communication from the Director of Community Services transmitting the
following
Statement of Issue: Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. has indicated a desire to enter into an
agreement to be the official lifeguard vehicle sponsor for the City and provide vehicles for
Marine Safety and Beach operations. Funding Source: Not applicable
Jim Engle, Community Services Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation titled Lifeguard
Vehicle Sponsorship Proposal that included historical data and terms of prior -year contracts with
Chevrolet/Nissan, the terms of the proposed contract with Toyota and staff's recommended
action.
Councilmember Carchio thanked his long-time friend John McGovern who provided assistance
to City staff in purchasing City vehicles. He indicated that after he learned from Chief Lindo that
the City was in need of vehicles, he contacted Mr. McGovern, retired Vice -President of
Toyota, who made contacts on behalf of the City and assisted Community Services Director
Engle to purchase the vehicles.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Green to 1) Approve Promotional Agreement Between
the City of Huntington Beach and Toyota Motor Sales, Inc., for the provision of 17 vehicles at no
cost to the City for two years, with a two-year option for use by Marine Safety and Beach
Operations of the Community Services Department and 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute same. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Hardy, Cook, Coerper, Green, and Carchio
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bohr
(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3804 Amending Chapter 3.06 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code (HBMIC) Relating to Surplus Real Property
A motion was made by Green, second Hansen to after the City Clerk reads by title, Adopt
Ordinance No. 3804, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Section
3.06.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Surplus Real Property. " by roll
call vote. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Hardy, Cook, Coerper, Green, and Carchio
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bohr
May 19, 2008 — Council/Agency Minutes — Page 10 of 11
(City Council) NO ACTION TAKEN TO Adopt Ordinance No. 3803 Amending Chapter 2.07
of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Relating to Campaign Contribution
Reform
Councilmember Carchio restated his position on this issue as previously supporting campaign
limits of $500. He informed Council that he researched this item during the past two weeks and
talked with members of the community who understood why Councilmembers wanted to increase
campaign contribution limits due to increased costs of postage, gasoline, labor costs, and printing
services. For these reasons, he stated his desire to make a substitute motion to increase
campaign contribution limits to $700.
A motion was made by Carchio, second Coerper, to after the City Clerk reads by title, introduce
Ordinance No. 3803, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 2.07 of
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Campaign Reform," amended to include a
$700 campaign contribution limit. (Vote to Follow)
Councilmember Green asked if Council would prefer to wait until Mayor Pro Tern Bohr was in
attendance to take action.
A substitute motion was made by Green, second Hardy to delay Council's vote of action until
the next City Council meeting when the full Council would be present. The motion failed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Hardy, Coerper, and Green
NOES: Hansen, Cook, and Carchio
ABSENT: Bohr
Councilmember Hardy stated for the record that she has run two campaigns for less than
$20,000, and has never personally contributed or raised $30,000 for her campaigns. She stated
that she wished the community members who support increased campaign limits would have
come forward during the Campaign Reform Committee's work on this issue, and expressed
disappointment in the elevated contribution limits being considered by Council this evening.
She voiced support of contribution limits staying the same at $300.
Councilmember Green discussed her desire to follow State law for local jurisdictions.
Councilmember Coerper stated that his original position was to increase campaign limits from
$300-$500, which failed for lack of majority support at that time. He added that he does not
support no limits on campaign contributions for a City our size, and stated that he would be
supporting Councilmember Carchio's compromise of campaign contributions limited to $700.
Mayor Cook stated that she would not be supporting the motion, and would.prefer campaign
contribution limits set at $100.
Mayor Cook called for the vote on the original motion made by Carchio, second Coerper to
introduce Ordinance No. 3803, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 2.07 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Campaign Reform, "
amended to include a $700 campaign contribution limit.
May 19, 2008 - Council/Agency Minutes - Page 11 of 11
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Hansen, Coerper, and Carchio
NOES:
Hardy, and Cook
ABSTAIN:
Green
ABSENT:
Bohr
A motion was made by Hardy to after the City Clerk reads by title, Adopt Ordinance No, 3803,
"An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 2.07 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code Relating to Campaign Reform. " Discussion ensued and the motion failed for
lack of a second.
Council Comments — (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Coerper announced the upcoming Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Orange County Walk on Saturday, May 10 at 9:00 AM at the Huntington Beach City Beach.
City Council/Agency Adjournment
Mayor Cook adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Huntington Beach at 7:09 PM.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, June 2, 2008, at 4:00 PM, in Room B-8,
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
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Council of the City of Huntington Beach
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