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City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, August 17, 2009
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 4:30 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.o[g/government/agendas/
4:30 PM - Room B-8
The Deputy City Clerk recessed the 4:00 PM portion of the meeting to 4:30 PM due to an
anticipated lack of quorum.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bohr called the regular meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council to order at 4:33
PM.
Mayor Bohr noted for the record that Councilmember Dwyer delivered a notice of absence from
tonight's meeting to the City Clerk. Noting no objection by the City Council, Councilmember
Dwyer was excused from the meeting pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54.
Mayor Bohr noted for the record that Councilmember Carchio alerted him of his absence at the
Study Session portion of tonight's meeting. Noting no objection by the City Council,
Councilmember Carchio was excused from the meeting pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54.
ROLL CALL
Present: Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
Absent: Carchio, and Dwyer
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LATE COMMUNICATION
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced the following late
communication that was received by her office following distribution of the Council agenda
packet:
Communication submitted by Public Works, entitled City of Huntington Beach Capital
Improvement Program, New Appropriations Fiscal Year 2009110 replacing pages 236-239 in the
09/10 proposed budget.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3
Minute Time Limit)
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Kreg Muller, President of the Huntington Beach Police Officers Association (HBPOA), thanked
City and Police Department staff for their work during the City's budget process and alerted
Council that the HBPOA is considering a program to reduce workers' compensation costs. He
also voiced appreciation for the transparency during the process.
Councilmember Green suggested that a staff member contact the OCTA to obtain information
about self insurance and shared savings.
STUDY SESSION
1. (City Council) Study Session #1 - Director of Public Works presented an overview of the fiscal
year 2009/10 Proposed Capital Improvement Program.
City Administrator Fred Wilson introduced Travis Hopkins, Director of Public Works, who made
a PowerPoint presentation that included the following slide topics: Capital Improvement
Program FY 2009/10, Proposed FY 2009/10 CIP (Facilities, Neighborhood, Parks and Beaches,
Sewer, Streets and Transportation, and Water), CIP New Project Budgets, CIP Funding History,
and the Continuing CIP $25 Million.
Director Hopkins walked the Council through the PowerPoint highlighting special proposed
projects in the following categories: Facilities, Neighborhood, Parks and Beaches, Sewer,
Streets and Transportation, and Water.
Director Hopkins gave an overview of areas that have reduced funding by fund type including
enterprise, special revenue, grant, CIP reserve and infrastructure. The funding has decreased
from $45.8 million in 2005/06 to $22 million in 2009/10.
Director Hopkins highlighted CIP projects which are continuing and which include multi -year
projects such as Utilities Yard, Downtown Streetlight Replacement; deferred projects due to
preliminary analysis and design funding concerns such as Bartlett Park Environmental
Assessment, LeBard Park Improvements; and the State Grant Projects on hold -- Edison Sports
Complex Phase I, Talbert Lake Diversion, and Irby Park.
Director Hopkins responded to Mayor Bohr's question about the Beach/Warner, Brookhurst/
Adams studies related to traffic capacity and improvements.
Councilmember Hansen and Director Hopkins discussed the Warner Avenue gravity line
redesign of the Warner Lift Station project.
2. (City Council) Study Session #2 - Director of Finance presented an overview of a Revised
Financial Reserve Policy for the City.
City Administrator Fred Wilson introduced Bob Wingenroth, Director of Finance to present
revisions to the reserve fund from the previous study session. Director Wingenroth indicated
the objective is to strengthen the City's ability to respond to financial emergencies, continue the
City's commitment to long-term infrastructure and capital investment, and to clarify the use of
the economic uncertainties reserve.
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Director Wingenroth discussed the current reserve policy, and the current fund balance. He
proposed a change to the second tier which would fold that fund into the economic uncertainties
category. The proposed policy would address a long-term goal of two months' of General Fund
expenditures reserved for economic uncertainties. The unreserved/undesignated funds at year
end would be divided with 50% going towards economic uncertainties, 25% to infrastructure
fund, and 25% to the Capital Improvement Reserve. Once the economic uncertainties attain full
funding, the undesignated funds would be divided as 25% to the Infrastructure Fund, 25% to
Equipment Replacement, and 50% to Capital Improvement Reserve.
Mayor Pro Tern Green and Director Wingenroth discussed obligations related to spending
infrastructure funds, and Director Wingenroth also described use and repayment obligations
associated with using economic uncertainties reserves.
Councilmember Hardy asked what would happen if there was an unexpected need that was not
covered by the reserve fund. Administrator Wilson noted that the need would be brought back
to Council for consideration.
Councilmember Hansen asked when we might reach full funding in the economic uncertainties
reserve. Director Wingenroth stated this would be a 5-10 year goal and he discussed further
how equipment replacement would be funded.
Mayor Bohr asked how much is in the equipment replacement fund at this time. Administrator
Wilson responded $3.2 million. Discussion ensued about balancing the reserves and
maximizing the opportunities to be able to make decisions in a timely manner when economy of
scale issues raise.
Councilmember Coerper asked for clarification as to what prompted the proposed change to the
current reserve policy, to which Director Wingenroth addressed funding reserves for emergency
situations.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Hardy, second Green to recess to Closed Session The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carchio, and Dwyer
CLOSED SESSION
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the Council recessed to Closed Session to
meet with its designated labor negotiators: Fred Wilson, City Administrator; Paul Emery, Deputy
City Administrator; Michele Carr, Director of Human Resources; and Bob Wingenroth, Finance
Director, regarding labor discussions with MEO, MEA, PMA, FMA, SCLEA, HBPOA, and HBFA.
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6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Mayor Bohr reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency at 6:03
PM.
Mayor Bohr noted for the record that Councilmember Dwyer delivered a notice of absence from
tonight's meeting to the City Clerk. Noting no objection by the City Council, Councilmember
Dwyer was excused from the meeting pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY - None.
ROLL CALL - (Councilmember Devin Dwyer has requested permission to be absent pursuant to
Resolution No. 2001-54)
Present: Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
Absent: Dwyer
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LATE COMMUNICATION
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced the following late
communications that were received by her office following distribution of the Council agenda
packet:
Color map submitted by the Economic Development Department, entitled Huntington Beach
Downtown Business Improvement District Boundaries and Benefit Zones 1 and 2 (Agenda Item
No. 3).
Communication submitted by the Director of Economic Development, dated August 17, 2009,
entitled Late Communication — Consent Calendar Item #5 which clarifies the monthly
assessment of $785 per dealer will be used to establish the HB Car Store (Exhibit A), and adds
the Dodge dealership to the list of BID members (Exhibit B), (Agenda Item No. 5).
Communication submitted by Margaret Carlberg, dated August 17, 2009 regarding Ordinance
No. 3839 (Agenda Item No. 21).
Communication submitted by Joseph Santiago, dated August 17, 2009 regarding Ordinance No.
3839 (Agenda Item No. 21).
COMMUNICATION RECEIVED AT THE MEETING
Second Harvest Food Bank advertisement submitted by Linda Lewis, undated and entitled
Would you let your next door neighbor go hungry?
Photographs of downtown cigarette disposal receptacles submitted by Councilmember Gil
Coerper, undated and untitled.
Communication submitted by Joyce Alcocer dated August 17, 2009 entitled Petition for a public
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hearing regarding the restarting of industrial operations at the Angus Oil Field located at
Springfield, Delaware, Rochester, and California Streets.
Petition submitted by Mary Jo Baretich, undated and untitled, requesting Council authorize the
opening of a bike and pedestrian pathway across the Newland Street Bridge during the
widening project.
Announcement submitted by Don MacAllister regarding the 21 st Annual Council on Aging
Senior Saturday to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Pier Plaza.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Councilmember Hansen
INVOCATION - Led by Reverend Peggy Price, Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Bohr called on Greg Monfette of the International Society of Arboriculture who presented
a Gold Leaf Award to the City for the support of the restoration of Gibbs Park. Mr. Monfette
noted that the City was the recipient for their outstanding efforts on Arbor Day. City staff was
also recognized by the City Council.
Mayor Bohr called on Larry Taite, Civil Engineer Assistant in the Public Works Department, who
received recognition for winning gold in the 2009 Bisley England Rutland Cup title. Mayor Bohr
noted the type of shooting that this award involved and Mr. Taite provided detail regarding the
specifics of this event.
Mayor Bohr called on Steve Bone, President of the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors
Bureau who announced the 10,000 "Boards in the Sand" centennial event. Mr. Bone
encouraged as many people as possible to visit the beach that day in order to support the
event.
Mayor Bohr invited Bob Hurley and the Hurley U.S. Open winners to come forward and receive
hearty congratulations for the outstanding U.S Open of Surfing competition held July 18 - 26th.
Hurley US Open Men's winner Brett Simpson and Women's winner Courtney Conlogue were
introduced by Aaron Pai, Huntington Surf and Sport and Bob Hurley, representing his company,
Hurley, which sponsored the event.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit)
(The numbers following speakers' comments reflect the approximately point in time in the archived video
the speaker appears at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/government agendas).
Christine Bennett, 25 year resident, thanked the City Council and residents for their support of
Project Self -Sufficiency. (00:19:54)
Dave Sullivan, former Mayor, spoke in support of staffs recommendation on Agenda Item No.
17 and to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission regarding Agenda Item No. 18 and
deny the appeal.
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Don MacAllister, former Mayor, encouraged residents to participate in the Senior Saturday
fundraiser on September 12. Mr. MacAllister also noted his support for the Planning
Commission's decision regarding Agenda Item No. 18 and for approval of the $48,000 for the
Senior Center. (00:23:50)
Michele Hart, Project Self Sufficiency, thanked the City Council for their continued support.
(00:25:15)
Mark Bixby, representing the Parks Legal Defense Fund, spoke in opposition to the proposed
Central Park Senior Center. Mr. Bixby stated that the project size is non -compliant as it
exceeds the limit approved by the voters. (00:26:15)
John Sehrer, resident, requested that the entire downtown area be given consideration for
permitted parking. (00:28:25)
Joyce Alcocer, homeowner and resident, provided a petition to the City Council from over 65
neighbors regarding the Angus Petroleum oil field. Ms. Alcocer listed several negative impacts
of the oil fields and questioned the environmental impact report's compliance with current
standards. (00:30:20)
Jack Clapp, Dwight's Beach Concession, spoke regarding the positive business conducted
during the Hurley U.S. Open. (00:36:22)
Linda Lewis, Second Harvest Food Bank, promoted the Ninth Annual Beach Food Drive. Ms.
Lewis spoke about the food distribution services and those who benefit from the program.
(00:39:04)
Mary Jo Baretich, Cabrillo Mobile Home Park, spoke in support of a bike and pedestrian
pathway during the upcoming Newland Street widening project. Ms. Baretich referenced a
petition signed by several residents which noted the negative safety impacts and lack of access
to the beach, schools and parks during the project. (00:40:44)
John McGregor, Cabrillo Mobile Home Park, expressed concerns about the lack of beach
access and negative safety impacts associated with the upcoming Newland Street widening
project. (00:43:58)
Dan Kalmick, Huntington Beach Downtown Residents Association (HBDRA), expressed
concerns with late night activities in the downtown area. (00:45:57)
Tracy Maxwell, speaking on behalf of Project Self -Sufficiency, noted her experience with the
program and encouraged Council's continued financial support. (00:49:20)
Stephen Stemmer, resident, expressed concerns regarding the continued safety of surfers who
are impacted by the fishing lines near the pier. (00:51:30)
Tim Geddes, resident, expressed concerns regarding vehicular traffic and pedestrian safety
associated with the Newland Street widening project. He expressed support for a bike or
pedestrian pathway during construction, and also expressed support for Councilmember
Hardy's appeal (Agenda Item No. 18). (00:54:33)
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Joe Santiago, Historic Resources Board, expressed concerns that the Historic Resources Board
has not had sufficient time to appropriately review Agenda Item No. 21, particularly the
proposed exclusion of section 2.107.080 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC).
(00:59:02)
John Frazier, resident, expressed concerns regarding the condition of the vacant lot at 7th and
Pacific Coast Highway. Mr. Frazier also noted the illegal and homeless activity going on at that
location. (01:00:41)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE / APPOINTMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS AND ALL AB 1234
DISCLOSURE REPORTING
Councilmember Coerper noted that he will be resigning from the 3rd Battalion 1 st Marines
Board and spoke about his attendance at the recent carwash fundraiser.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT - None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items #1 through #16)
Councilmember Carchio pulled Item No. 3 for separate consideration.
Councilmember Hansen pulled Item No. 14 for separate consideration.
1. (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Approved and adopted the Minutes.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve and adopt the minutes of the City
Council/Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of July 20, 2009, special meeting of July 31,
2009, and regular meeting of August 3, 2009 as written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
2. (City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Adopted Resolution No. 2009-44 designating Shari L.
Freidenrich, Joyce M. Zacks, Bob Wingenroth, and Jennifer Lampman as persons authorized to
execute financial transactions in the name of the City of Huntington Beach.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to adopt Resolution No. 2009-44, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing the Manual and/or Facsimile
Signatures of Shari L. Freidenrich, Bob Wingenroth, Joyce M. Zacks, and Jennifer Lampman"
as persons authorized to execute financial transactions in the name of the City of Huntington
Beach. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
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3. (City Council) Approved the 2008-2009 Annual Report and 2009/2010 Fiscal Year Budget of
the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District (BID); adopted Resolution No.
2009-45 declaring the City's intention to levy an annual assessment for 2009/2010 within the
Downtown Business Improvement District; and, scheduled a public hearing for September 21,
2009 to provide an opportunity for affected businesses to protest.
In response to Councilmember Carchio, representatives from the BID noted that the
Independent Contractor items are for services such as management and administration, and
provided specifics for various line items.
A motion was made by Carchio, second Green to approve the Annual Report and Fiscal Year
2009-2010 Budget of the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District; and,
adopt City Council Resolution No. 2009-45, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Declaring the City's Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year
2009-2010 Within the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District;" and, direct
the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing to be held on September 21, 2009, and send copies
of the Resolution of Intention, including the BID Boundary Map and assessment formula to each
business to be assessed, and publish same in a newspaper of general circulation as required.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
4. (City Council) Approved the 2008-2009 Annual Report and 2009/2010 Fiscal Year Budget of
the Huntington Beach Hotel/Motel Business Improvement District (BID); adopted Resolution No.
2009-46 declaring the City's intention to levy an annual assessment for 2009/2010 within the
Huntington Beach Hotel/Motel Business Improvement District; and, schedule a public hearing
for September 21, 2009 to provide an opportunity for affected businesses to protest.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve the Annual Report and Fiscal Year
2009-2010 Budget of the Huntington Beach Hotel/Motel Business Improvement District; and,
adopt City Council Resolution No. 2009-46, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Declaring the City's Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year
2009-2010 Within the Huntington Beach Hotel/Motel Business Improvement District;" and direct
the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing to be held on September 21, 2009, and send copies
of the Resolution of Intention and assessment formula to each business to be assessed and
publish same in a newspaper of general circulation as required. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
5. (City Council) Approved the 2008-2009 Annual Report and 2009/2010 Fiscal Year Budget of
the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Business Improvement District (BID); adopted Resolution
No. 2009-47 declaring the City's intention to levy an annual assessment for 2009/2010 within
the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Business Improvement District; and, scheduled a public
hearing for September 21, 2009 to provide an opportunity for affected businesses to protest.
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A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve the Annual Report and Fiscal Year
2009-2010 Budget of the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Business Improvement District; and,
adopt City Council Resolution No. 2009-47, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Declaring the City's Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year
2009-2010 Within the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Business Improvement District;" and,
direct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing to be held on September 21, 2009, and send
copies of the Resolution of Intention and assessment formula to each business to be assessed
and publish same in a newspaper of general circulation as required, amended by late
communication which clarifies monthly assessment of $785 per dealer will be used to
establish the HB Car Store and adds the Dodge dealership to the list of BID members.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
6. (City Council) Approved Lease Agreement and First Addendum with Pedigo South, Inc., for
the temporary relocation of the Utility Yard staff and vehicle storage to a facility located at 7280
Edinger Avenue for an approximate 18-month term and monthly lease rate of $14,850.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to authorize the City Administrator to execute
the "AIR Commercial Real Estate Association Standard Industrial/ Commercial Single -Tenant
Lease - Net," and "First Addendum to AIR Commercial Real Estate Association Standard
Industrial/Commercial Single -Tenant Lease" between the City of Huntington Beach and Pedigo
South Inc., along with any other related documents during the term of the lease. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
7. (City Council) Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of
Huntington Beach and Project Self -Sufficiency (PS-S) Foundation for a five-year term to
continue PS-S program assistance designed to assist highly motivated, low-income, single
parents achieve economic independence from governmental assistance.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve the "Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City of Huntington Beach and Project Self -Sufficiency Foundation," and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
8. (City Council) Approved and authorized execution of a five-year license agreement between
the City of Huntington Beach and National Link for ATM services at Pier Plaza, City Hall, Central
Library and Meadowlark Golf Course.
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A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the "License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and National
Link for ATM(s) Services at Various Locations in the City;" and, delegate authority to City
Administrator to increase or decrease locations for future ATM services. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
9. (City Council) Accepted grant award of $199,000 for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 from the County
of Orange Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Fund (SLESF); established a separate
business unit for this funding; and, authorized the Chief of Police to appropriate and expend
funds plus interest accrued on technology associated with patrol -related equipment.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to accept the grant award of $199,000 from the
County of Orange SLESF for funding cycle year 2009-2010; and, authorize the Chief of Police
to expend $199,000, plus any accrued interest on technology associated with patrol related
equipment as described; and, establish a separate business unit for this funding; and,
appropriate $199,000, plus any accrued interest, to be expended on patrol -related equipment.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
10. (City Council) Approved plans and specifications, authorized execution and awarded
construction contract in the amount of $299,961.45 with Elite Bobcat Services, Inc., for
reconstruction of various residential streets from the Street Tree Petition List, MSC 455 Project
II.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve the project plans and specifications
for the Reconstruction of Various Residential Streets, MSC 455, Project II; and, accept the
lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Elite Bobcat Services, Inc. in the amount of
$299,961.45; and, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a
form approved by the City Attorney. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
11. (City Council) Approved plans and specifications, authorized execution and award
construction contract in the amount of $591,505.00 with D. P. Mangan, Inc. (dba Pave West) for
the Downtown Street and Alley Improvements Project, CC-1340.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve the project plans and specifications
for the Downtown Street and Alley Improvements Project, CC-1340; and, accept the lowest
responsive and responsible bid, including the additive alternate project bid items for two
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additional alley segments submitted by D. P. Mangan, Inc. (dba Pave West) in the amount of
$591,505.00; and, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a
form approved by the City Attorney. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
12. (City Council) Approved plans and specifications and authorized execution and awarded
construction contract in the amount of $152,843.75 with B&T Works, Inc. for the City Yard Slope
Repair, CC-1336.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve the plans and specifications for the
City Yard Slope Repair, CC-1336; and, accept the lowest responsive and responsible base bid
submitted by B&T Works, Inc. in the amount of $152,843.75; and, authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
13. (City Council) Approved plans and specifications, authorized contract execution and change
order approvals of up to fifteen percent (15%), and awarded construction contract in the amount
of $658,066 to Garcia Juarez Construction, Inc. for the Bayview Drive Water Main Replacement
Project, CC-1239.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve the project plans and specifications
for Bayview Drive Water Main Replacement Project, CC-1239; and, accept the lowest
responsive and responsible bid submitted by Garcia Juarez Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$658,066; and, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to approve up to
fifteen percent (15%) in construction change orders. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
14. (City Council) Approved recommendations made by the Downtown Image Committee
related to public safety, business variety and attraction/nightlife, maintenance and cultural to
improve the environment in the downtown area during the summer months and on holidays and
weekend nights.
Councilmember Hansen recognized the work of the ad hoc committee on this item.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Coerper to direct the City Attorney and Chief of Police
to make necessary amendments to the Entertainment Permit and modify the Fee Resolution
regarding penalties; and, direct Planning, Community Services, Public Works and Economic
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Development to review existing policies and activities as recommended by Council. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
15. (City Council) Received and Filed the City of Huntington Beach Strategic Plan Status
Update
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to receive and file the updated status of the
Huntington Beach Six -Month Strategic Objectives. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dwyer
16. (City Council) Reviewed the City Code of Ethics.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to direct the City Clerk to record in the official
minutes that the Code of Ethics was presented to the City Council, the City Administrator,
Chairpersons, and City Department Directors for their review and distribution as required. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
17. (City Council) Approved recommendation to allocate Homelessness Prevention and Rapid
Re -Housing Program (HPRP) subgrantee funds in the amount of $566,611, and authorized the
City Administrator to execute subgrantee and HUD grantee agreements approved by the City
Attorney.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve staff HPRP subgrantee
recommendations; and, authorize the City Administrator to execute the City Attorney approved
subgrantee agreements and sign the HUD grantee agreement by September 30, 2009 and
receive the allocation of $566,611 in HPRP funds. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dwyer
18. (City Council) Considered appeal by Councilmember Hardy of the Planning Commission's
approval of final project design and landscape plans for the proposed Huntington Beach Senior
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Center to be located at 18041 Goldenwest Street (Conditional Use Permit No. 07-039) -
including reviewing the acreage of the project.
Staff presentation was given by Associate Planner Jennifer Villasenor. A PowerPoint
Presentation included slides entitled 1) Request, 2) Conditions of Approval, 3) Conceptually
Approved Elevations, 4) Proposed Elevations, 5) Appeal, and 6) Recommendation.
Councilmember Carchio expressed support for the project. Councilmember Hardy noted that the
voters approved a five (5) acre project and the proposal exceeded this amount.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to approve the final project design and
landscape plans for the Huntington Beach Senior Center. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, and Hansen
NOES: Hardy
ABSENT: Dwyer
19. (City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2009-48 to levy a retirement property tax for Fiscal
Year 2009/2010 to pay for pre-1978 public employee retirement benefits.
Councilmember Hansen expressed his opposition to this item.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Green, the City Administrator noted that the City has an
obligation to meet this funding requirement.
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to adopt Resolution No. 2009-48, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Levying a Retirement Property Tax for Fiscal
Year 2009/2010 to pay for Pre-1978 Public Employee Retirement Benefits," of $.01500 per
$100 of assessed valuation. The tax rate of $.01500 would increase general fund revenue
approximately $1,525,000. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, and Hardy
NOES:
Hansen
ABSENT:
Dwyer
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
20. (City Council) Accepted the City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department Sewer
Service Fund Performance Audit Review of Fiscal Year 2008/09 and approved for introduction
Ordinance No. 3840 Amending Chapter 14.55 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating
to the Sewer Services Rates Methodology. (Five affirmative votes are required to adopt this
ordinance per Health and Safety Code Section 5471.)
A motion was made by Coerper, second Green to accept the "City of Huntington Beach Public
Works Department Sewer Service Fund Performance Audit Review of Fiscal Year 2009/09" as
presented; and, after the City Clerk reads by title, approve for introduction Ordinance No. 3840,
"An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 14.55 of the Huntington
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Beach Municipal Code Relating to the Sewer Service Rates Methodology." The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dwyer
21. (City Council) Continued to a date uncertain the introduction of Ordinance No. 3839
amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Chapters 2.102, 2.107, and 2.111 relating
to duties and powers of the Sustainability Committee, the Historic Resources Board and the
Public Works Commission.
Councilmember Hardy expressed concerns regarding the proposed changes to the Historic
Resources Board (HRB) and requested that the Board be given an opportunity to review the
changes prior to adoption. Councilmember Hardy requested to remove the HRB portion of the
Ordinance prior to approval. She also requested that the change in Committee name should be
reflected as "Environmental Sustainability Board."
Mayor Pro Tern Green read a letter into the record from Margaret Calberg. Ms. Calberg stated
that she is not in favor of the name change from "Environmental" to "Sustainability" Board.
Mayor Pro Tern Green also expressed concerns with the name change.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Coerper to continue the item to a date uncertain for
review by affected Commission/
Boards: Public Works Commission, Environmental Board and Historic Resources Board, before
it is brought back for reintroduction. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Carchio, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, and Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dwyer
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Hansen attended the Junior Lifeguard Graduation.
Councilmember Coerper attended the Surf City Cowboy Challenge at the Huntington Central
Park Equestrian Center. He also noted the Council will be given an opportunity to participate in
a firing range demonstration on August 30th.
Mayor Pro Tern Green attended the Golden West Health Center Ribbon Cutting.
Councilmember Carchio commented on his recent trip to Philadelphia and visits to many
historical sites.
Mayor Bohr attended the Subway Lounge Ribbon Cutting, Grand Reopening of the Ralph's
Seacliff Supermarket, and the Children's Summer Reading Program.
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ADJOURNMENT - Council/Agency adjourned at 8:06 PIV1 to the next regularly scheduled
meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 4:00 PM, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, California.
ATTEST:
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Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
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