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City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
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
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are archived at
www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
4:00 PM - ROOM B-8
CALL TO ORDER - 4:02 PM
ROLL CALL — Councilmember Shaw requested and was granted permission to be absent pursuant to
Resolution No. 2001-54.
PRESENT: Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
ABSENT: Shaw (Arrived at 5:45 PM)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (RECEIVED AFTER AGENDA
DISTRIBUTION)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced the following supplemental
communications received after distribution of the Council agenda packet:
Communication received from Larry Gallup, dated September 2, 2011 regarding Study Session
discussion on potential changes to Boards and Commissions.
Communication received from Sharon Dana, dated September 6, 2011, regarding proposed changes to
the Mobile Home Advisory Board.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3 Minute Time
Limit)
(The number (hh:mm:ss) following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/governmenttagendas/).
Sharon Dana, Huntington Shorecliff Mobile Home Park, spoke regarding the IRC's proposed changes to
the Mobile Home Advisory Board. (00:01:15)
Mary Jo Baretich, Cabrillo Mobile Home Park, spoke regarding the IRC's recommendations related to the
Mobile Home Advisory Board. (00:04:35)
Don Lewis, Library Board Member, spoke regarding recommendations made by the IRC related to the
Library Board. (00:09:47)
Timothy D. Geddes, resident, spoke regarding the IRC's proposed changes to the Mobile Home Advisory
Board. (00:12:17)
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Ed Kerins, representing Huntington Beach Tomorrow, spoke regarding the IRC's proposed changes to
Boards & Commissions. (00:14:49)
Vickie Talley spoke regarding the IRC's proposed changes to the Mobile Home Advisory Board.
(00:16:22)
Faith Karen Vogel, Library Board Vice -Chair, spoke in support of the IRC's Option A for the Library Board
(00:18:02)
STUDY SESSION
1. The Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) discussed potential changes to the following
Boards/Commissions: Allied Arts Board, Environmental Board, Historic Resources Board, Library
Board and Mobile Home Advisory Board.
Laurie Payne, Staff Liaison to the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), provided a PowerPoint
presentation entitled Recommendations from the Intergovernmental Relations Committee including slides
titled: Background; Action already taken regarding the Investment Advisory Board and Finance Board;
Recommendations - Allied Arts Board; Recommendations - Environmental Board; Recommendations -
Historic Resources Board; Recommendations - Library Board Option A; Recommendations - Library
Board Option B; Recommendations - Mobile Home Advisory Board Option A; Recommendations - Mobile
Home Advisory Board Option B; Questions, Comments, and Next Steps.
Council discussion centered on the following
• Membership requirements
• Council liaison appointments (direct versus full)
• Number of members
• Terms
• Stipends
• Attracting interested, qualified volunteers
• Level of participation
• Transitioning a board from City governed to independent
• Park owner participation (Mobile Home Advisory Board)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 5:20 PM, by consensus the City Council recessed into Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
2. Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Council recessed into Closed Session to meet with
its designated labor negotiators: Fred Wilson, City Manager; Paul Emery, Deputy City Manager; Bob
Hall, Deputy City Manager; Michele Carr, Director of Human Resources; and Lori Ann Farrell,
Director of Finance, regarding labor negotiations with all labor groups.
3. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed Session to confer
with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: Citizen's Association of Sunset Beach v. The
City of Huntington Beach; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2010-00431832. This action
involves delaying the annexation pending a vote of the Sunset Beach Residents.
4. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed Session to confer
with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuits: Squirrell v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.,
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Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2010-00355326 (consolidated with Squirrell v. Crow, et
al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2010 00406621, and Squirrell v. Crystaliner, et al.,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2010-00403512). Junior Life Guard incident of July 14,
2009, resulting in the death of minor participant.
5. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed Session to confer
with the City Attorney regarding MCP v. Vadnais, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-
2008 00113320. This lawsuit includes a City cross -complaint against Vadnais concerning its failure
to successfully construct the Warner Avenue Gravity Sewer line.
6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING - 6:26 PM
Mayor Carchio congratulated the Huntington Beach Ocean View Little League team for their Little League
World Series win in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY — None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilmember Keith Bohr
INVOCATION — Given by Reverend Allison English, Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation, the City does not intend to proselytize or advance any faith or
belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Presentation - Mayor Carchio recognized Army Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Blain for receiving the Soldier's
Medal for heroism in a non -combat situation.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (RECEIVED AFTER AGENDA
DISTRIBUTION)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced the following supplemental
communications received after distribution of the Council agenda packet:
Consent Calendar
Item No. 5 - Communication received from Jack and Lenore Kirkorn, dated September 5, 2011, regarding
Maintenance Agreement.
Item No. 11 - Communication received from Gus Ayer, dated September 6, 2011, regarding free charging
stations.
Public Hearings
Item No. 13 - PowerPoint communication entitled 2011 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, City Council
Presentation.
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Item No. 14 - Communication received from Scott Field, President of the Management Employees'
Organization, dated September 6, 2011, regarding proposed layoffs.
Item No. 14 - PowerPoint communication entitled City of Huntington Beach Proposed Budget, Fiscal Year
201112012.
Mayor Carchio requested that the meeting be held in memory of retired Huntington Beach Police Officer
and two -term City Councilmember Ron Pattinson who passed away on September 5, 2011. (00:31:18)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit)
(The number (hh:mm:ss) following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in the archived
video located at http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/government/agendasn.
Mike Van Voorhis, Sunset Beach Residents' Association President, spoke regarding its annexation by
Huntington Beach. (00:32:30)
Maria Jones, resident, stated her concerns regarding perceived inadequate sidewalk cleaning and
vegetation control at various Huntington Beach locations and distributed a map and photographs of said
locations to Council. (00:35:30)
Judy Ann Morris, Chairperson of the Huntington Beach Council on Aging's 23RD Annual Senior Saturday
Festival, spoke regarding the Festival which will be held at Pier Plaza on September 10, 2011. (00:38:30)
Scott Field, President of the Management Employees' Organization (MEO), spoke regarding the
proposed layoffs in the FY 2011/2012 Budget. (00:41:15)
Jeff Coffman, resident, spoke in support of the ban on the usage of plastic bags in Huntington Beach.
(00:44:20)
Richard Kelly, resident, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 11 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
(00:46:39)
Annette Parsons, Huntington Beach Community Garden President, spoke regarding the steps that have
been taken to address the concerns previously expressed by citizens about the garden. (00:49:50)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS AND ALL AB 1234 DISCLOSURE
REPORTING
Councilmember Dwyer announced two upcoming events at the Huntington Beach Art Center: (1) "The Art
of the Brew" event to be held on Thursday, September 22 from 6:00-9:00 PM; and (2) "Family Arts Day"
to be held on Sunday, September 25 from 12:00-4:00 PM.
Mayor Carchio reported attending the California Association of Local Agency Formation Commission
(CALAFCO) 2011 Annual Conference at the Silverado Resort in Napa, California, from Wednesday
August 31 through Friday, September 2, 2011.
Councilmember Bohr submitted a written report that will be made available in the City Clerk's office.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Wilson reminded everyone of the upcoming 4T" Annual Huntington Beach Green Expo on
Saturday, September 17 at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza from 9:00 am through 5:00 pm, and he
encouraged all residents to be there.
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City Manager Wilson congratulated Fire Chief Patrick McIntosh for winning the Spurgeon Award for
contributing significant leadership to the Exploring program.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
1. Approved the reappointment of Jerry Person as City Historian/Archivist for a four-year term
commencing August 20, 2011 to August 20, 2015.
City Clerk Joan L. Flynn reviewed the history of the City Historian and City Archivist positions, and
recommended that they be combined into a single position due to the significantly reduced need for the
Archivist functions. She described the recruitment and selection process for the new position and
recommended that Mr. Jerry Person be considered for the position because of his unique qualifications
and significant experience.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Carchio to reappoint Jerry Person as City Historian/Archivist
for a four-year term commencing August 20, 2011, to August 20, 2015. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
Mayor Carchio congratulated Mr. Person and thanked him for his many years of service. Mr. Person
thanked the Council for his re -appointment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approved and adopted minutes.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Bohr to approve and adopt the minutes of the City
Council/Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority Regular Meeting of August 15, 2011, and the
City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority Special Meeting of August 22, 2011, as
written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2011-53 to approve the updated Citywide Records Retention Schedule.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Bohr to adopt Resolution No. 2011-53, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach adopting the updated Citywide Records Retention Schedule,
authorizing destruction of certain city records and rescinding Resolution No. 2008-23." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
4. Adopted Resolution No. 2011-69 declaring disposition of certain surplus property and approved an
Affordable Housing Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for construction of two units located at
18451 Patterson Lane.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Bohr to adopt Resolution No. 2011-69, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach declaring the disposition of certain surplus property;" and,
approve Disposition and Development Agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney with Habitat
for Humanity and approve the sale of real property; and, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
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the "Affordable Housing Property Transfer Agreement" and any related documents and exhibits. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
5. Approved and authorized execution of a Maintenance Agreement between the City and the property
owner of 9001 Bermuda.
Consent Item No. 5 was pulled for separate consideration by Councilmember Boardman.
In response to Councilmember Boardman's query, the City Attorney explained the legal proceedings
which resulted in the Maintenance Agreement with the property owner.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Boardman to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute and record the "Maintenance Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Property
Owner of 9001 Bermuda in the City of Huntington Beach." The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
6. Adopted Resolution No. 2011-61 amending Residential Parking Permit District "K" to include the
southerly portion of Summercloud Lane.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Bohr to adopt Resolution No. 2011-61, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach amending Parking Permit District "K" within the City of Huntington
Beach." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
7. Approved creation of the Energy Efficiency Fund, authorized appropriation of funds, amended the
June 6, 2011 loan agreement to show repayment from this fund, and adopted Resolution No. 2011-62
authorizing a loan from the City's Water Fund to the Energy Efficiency Fund for the purpose of
funding Energy Conservation Measures.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Bohr to approve creation of the Energy Efficiency Fund (an
Internal Service Fund); and, authorize appropriations in the amount of $1,675,000 in the Energy
Efficiency Fund; and, amend the loan agreement approved on June 6, 2011, between the General Fund
and the Water Fund to show repayment of the loan from the Energy Efficiency Fund; and, adopt
Resolution No. 2011-62, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach authorizing a
loan from the City's Water Fund to the City's Energy Efficiency Internal Service Fund for the purpose of
funding Energy Conservation Measures." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
8. Authorized the City Manager to sign the Side Letter Agreement and adopted Resolution No. 2011-63
extending and modifying the current Police Management Association (PMA) Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) by adopting a Side Letter Agreement.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Bohr to authorize the City Manager to sign the Side Letter
Agreement; and, adopt Resolution No. 2011-63, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Police
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Management Association (PMA), by adopting the Side Letter Agreement (MOU Extension)." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
9. Authorized the City Manager to sign the Side Letter Agreement and adopted Resolution No. 2011-64
extending and modifying the current Fire Management Association (FMA) Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) by adopting a Side Letter of Agreement.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Bohr to authorize the City Manager to sign the Side Letter
Agreement; and, adopt Resolution No. 2011-64, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Fire
Management Association (FMA), by adopting the Side Letter Agreement (MOU Extension)." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
10. Approved and authorized execution of an Agreement with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
for Fire Department Plan Review and Inspection Services in Sunset Beach.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Bohr to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the "Agreement by and between City of Huntington Beach and Orange County Fire Authority for
Fire Department Plan Review and Inspection Services in Sunset Beach;" and, authorize the Fire Chief to
approve the annual extension of the Agreement, if necessary. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
11. Authorized ChargePoint Master Services Subscription Agreement with Coulomb Technologies for
twelve electric vehicle charging stations through the ChargePoint America network program.
Consent Item No. 11 was pulled for separate consideration by Councilmember Boardman.
In response to Councilmember Boardman's query regarding Level 3 Charging Stations, Deputy City
Manager Hall explained that the trial program is funded entirely by federal and state grants at no cost to
the City and does not include Level 3 Charging Stations, which would require additional funding by the
City.
In response to Councilmember Bohr's query, Deputy City Manager Hall confirmed that the parking spaces
for the EV charging stations will be limited to EVs only with a 4-hour time limit.
In response to Councilmember Harper's query, Deputy City Manager Hall deferred to Michael Jones,
Western Region Director for Coulomb Technologies, Inc., who stated that Coulomb Technologies was
one of two companies which had been selected to administer the trial program grant funds by the
Department of Energy under an open solicitation in June of 2009.
A discussion ensued between Council and Mr. Jones regarding the initial cost of the trial program (free to
the City for the first 3 years), and the subsequent ongoing maintenance costs to the City at the end of the
3-year trial program when the charging station equipment becomes City property.
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In response to Councilmember Shaw's query, Janelle Foisland, the City's Southern California Edison
representative, explained their positive relationship with Coulomb Technologies, and their concerns
regarding potential increased demand for electrical service, primarily by private citizens, in the City of
Huntington Beach.
Councilmember Harper reiterated his concerns regarding the supplier bid process and the ongoing
maintenance costs once the charging station equipment becomes City property.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Shaw to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
"ChargePoint Master Services Subscription Agreement" upon submission of final agreement; and, adopt
a fee structure for EV charging station use; and, authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent
documents approved as to form by the City Attorney necessary to advance, manage, and complete the
project. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: Harper
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Continued adoption of Resolution 2011-65 amending the Citywide User Fee Schedule by revising
Credit Card Processing Fees and Lifeguard Hourly Rates; and continued adoption of Resolution
2011-66 amending the Citywide Facility Rental and Recreation Services Fee Schedule by revising
Recreational Fees, Parking Rates at the Sports Complex, Parking Passes and Parking Terms for the
Downtown Area.
City Manager Wilson stated that staffs recommended amendments are the result of direction given by the
Council at the January 28, 2011 Strategic Planning Session to analyze the City's existing fee, fines and
penalties structure to identify potential opportunities for increasing revenue or reducing City costs, and
direction given at the April 18, 2011 City Council Meeting to present those recommendations in the
context of the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Proposed Budget.
City Manager Wilson deferred to Finance Director Lori Ann Farrell, who provided a PowerPoint
presentation including slides titled: Summary, Recommendations, Credit Card Convenience Fees, and
How to avoid the fee? Finance Director Farrell noted that while the subject fees only represent a small
percentage of the total number of fees imposed by the City, they do represent those with the most
significant opportunity for increasing revenue or reducing City costs.
Finance Director Farrell deferred to Deputy City Manager Paul Emery, who provided a PowerPoint
presentation including slides titled: Parking Passes and Rates Summary, Recreational and Rental
Summary, and Recap.
In summary, Finance Director Farrell noted that the proposed fee changes may generate approximately
$400,000 in savings in FY 2011/2012 and beyond.
Councilmember Boardman and Finance Director Farrell briefly discussed electronic payment (debit) fees
and the number of weddings held at the Art Center.
Councilmember Bohr and Deputy City Manager Emery briefly discussed the operational challenges
associated with Senior Passes. Councilmember Bohr and Finance Director Farrell discussed the credit
card processing fees associated with Parking Meters, which is approximately 1.7% of cost.
Mayor Carchio opened the Public Hearing
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City Clerk Joan Flynn stated that there were no public speakers, and noted that the Supplemental
Communication in the PowerPoint presentation will be made available to the public.
Mayor Carchio closed the Public Hearing.
By unanimous consent, the Council decided to consider each fee separately.
Finance Department
12.1 Eliminated the 2.6% Credit Card Processing Fee.
A motion was made by Bohr, second Boardman to eliminate the obsolete 2.6% Credit Card Processing
Fee from the City's Fee Schedule (Exhibit B of Resolution No. 2011-65). The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: Harper, Hansen, and Dwyer
12.2 Reduced the Flat Credit Card Processing Fee.
A motion was made by Bohr, second Boardman to reduce the Flat Credit Card Processing Fee from
$3.95 to $2.85 per transaction (Exhibit B of Resolution No. 2011-65). The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: Harper, Hansen, and Dwyer
Community Services Department
12.1 Modified the 12-month term of the Annual Beach Parking Pass.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Bohr to modify the term of the Annual Beach Parking Pass
from a calendar year term (that is, January -December) to a 12-month term commencing the month the
pass is purchased, effective in December of 2011 (Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2011-66). The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: Harper
12.2 Approved Disabled Persons Parking Fees.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Bohr to: (1) approve an $8.00 dollar daily rate for autos
parking with a Disabled Person Placard in the South Beach attended lots effective December 1, 2011,
and to increase the daily rate to $10.00 effective December 1, 2012; and (2) approve a daily charge of
$7.50 per occupied space for vehicles over 20ft. in length with Disabled Person Placards effective
December 1, 2011, and $10.00 per occupied space effective December 1, 2012 (Exhibit A of Resolution
No. 2011-66). The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: Harper, and Hansen
12.3 Failed to increase Senior Pass Fees.
The Council and Deputy City Manager Emery discussed the rationale for the recommended fee
increases, which is purported abuse.
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A motion was made by Boardman, second Shaw to: (1) increase to the Senior Pass from $50.00 to
$75.00 beginning December 1, 2011, and from $75.00 to $100.00 beginning December 1, 2012; and (2)
approve an Oversized Vehicle (20 feet or longer) Sticker (OVS) fee of $75.00 for 12 months, as amended
to hold senior parking passes at a maximum of $75 (Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2011-66). The motion
failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: Harper, Hansen, Carchio, and Dwyer
12.4 Modified Main Promenade Parking Structure Flat Fee.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Shaw to modify the Main Promenade Parking Structure Flat
Fee of $5.00 after 9:00 pm to a prevailing hourly rate (for example, $1.00 per hour) (Exhibit A of
Resolution No. 2011-66). The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: Harper
12.5 Approved Sunset Vista Camping Facility Cancellation Fee.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Shaw to approve a $25.00 cancellation fee for Sunset Vista
Camping Facility reservations canceled within 30 days of arrival (Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2011-66).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: Harper, and Hansen
12.6 Failed to increase Huntington Park Sports Complex Parking Fees.
Councilmember Boardman and Deputy City Manager Emery discussed the effectiveness of the daily
parking fee at Huntington Park Sports Complex in preventing spillover into the Library parking lot.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Bohr to: (1) increase the daily fee to park at Huntington Park
Sports Complex (HCPSC) from $1.00 to $2.00; and (2) increase the seasonal HCPSC parking pass from
$10.00 to $15.00; and (3) increase the annual HCPSC parking pass (for three seasons) from $30.00 to
$45.00; and (4) add a $10.00 fee for vehicles over 20 feet, including overhangs at the Sports Complex,
with all fee increases effective January 1, 2012 (Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2011-66). The motion failed
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: Harper, Hansen, Carchio, and Dwyer
12.7 Approved Marine Safety Division Lifeguard Hourly Rate Increase.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Bohr to increase the lifeguard hourly rate from $70.00 to
$80.00 (Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2011-65). The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: Harper, and Hansen
12.8 Approved Recreational Fee Increase.
A motion was made by Boardman to move the item. The motion failed due to lack of a second
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The Council and Deputy City Manager Emery discussed the rationale for the various recommended fee
increases for the various recreational activities contained in Item #8. A consensus being reached that the
fee increases need to be reorganized so they can be considered item -by -item.
A motion was made by Hansen, second Shaw to approve a $400 per team fee for adult soccer leagues
(Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2011-66). The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
A motion was made by Hansen, second Carchio to direct staff to return to Council with the remaining
recommended Recreational Fee Increases in Item #8 categorized into a table with each fee labeled with a
number. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: Shaw
A motion was made by Hansen, second Carchio to direct staff to revise Resolution No. 2011-65 and
Resolution No. 2011-66 to reflect all votes taken on resolution exhibits Items #1 through #8 (in the Staff
Report) and to return the amended resolutions at a future meeting for discussion/decisions on the
remainder of Item #8 (Recreational Fee Increases) and for resolution adoption. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: Shaw
OUT OF ROOM: Harper
13. Public Hearing held - adopted City Council Resolution No. 2011-67 and Public Financing Authority
Resolution No. 21 authorizing the issuance of Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority 2011
Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds 2011-Series A.
City Manager Wilson briefly reviewed the history of Agenda Item No. 13, and deferred to Craig Hoshijima,
Senior Managing Consultant with Public Financial Management, Inc., financial advisors to the City.
Mr. Hoshijima provided a PowerPoint presentation entitled 2011 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, City
Council Presentation including slides titled: Background, Financial impact, Transaction Overview:
Summary of Refunding, Marketing Plan: Institutional Marketing Strategy, and Questions?
Councilmember Dwyer and Mr. Hoshijima discussed the fact that the lifetime of the bonds does not
change, only the interest rate.
Mayor Pro Tern Hansen opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Flynn announced there were no public speakers, and announced one supplemental
communication received for the item, a PowerPoint presentation entitled 2011 Lease Revenue Refunding
Bonds, City Council Presentation.
Mayor Carchio closed the Public Hearing
A motion was made by Bohr, second Dwyer to adopt Resolution No. 2011-67, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of a Site Lease,
a Lease Agreement, an Indenture, a Bond Purchase Agreement and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate
in connection with the issuance of Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority (Orange County,
California) Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, approving the issuance of such bonds in an aggregate
amount of not to exceed $42,745,000, authorizing the distribution of an official statement in connection
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therewith and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates and related actions" as
amended to remove the words "Orange County Register." The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
A motion was made by Bohr, second Dwyer to adopt Resolution No. 21, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority authorizing the execution and delivery by
the Authority of a Site Lease, a Lease Agreement, an Indenture, a Bond Purchase Agreement and
Escrow Agreements in connection with the issuance of Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority
(Orange County, California) Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, approving the issuance of such bonds in
an aggregate amount of not to exceed $42,745,000, authorizing the distribution of an official statement in
connection therewith and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates and related
actions in connection therewith" as amended to remove the words "Orange County Register." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
14. Public Hearing held - adopted Resolution No. 2011-68 to adopt a budget for the City for Fiscal Year
2011/2012.
City Manager Wilson reviewed the series of events which resulted in the current proposed Fiscal Year
2011/2012 Budget, noting that the proposed FY 2011/2012 budget is balanced, while at the same time
maintaining a reasonable level of services to residents and adequate financial reserve funds. He
congratulated Finance Director Lori Ann Farrell, Development Specialist Jason Machado, and Carol
Molina -Espinoza for their efforts in preparing the FY 2011/2012 Budget.
Finance Director Lori Ann Farrell provided a PowerPoint presentation entitled FY 2011112 Proposed
Budget Presentation including slides titled Proposed Budget Assumptions, FY 2011/12 Proposed Budget,
General Fund Budget, General Fund Revenues, Expenditures, Major Expenditure Growth Factors,
Staffing Reductions, Operational Reductions Summary, Employee Concessions, Redevelopment,
Redevelopment Shortfall Solution, and Equipment and Capital.
Finance Director Farrell deferred to City Engineer Tony Olmos, who provided a PowerPoint presentation
including slides titled: CIP: New Appropriations ($29.7M), and CIP: Continuing Appropriations ($5.OM).
Finance Director Farrell completed her PowerPoint presentation with slides titled: FY 2011/2012
Estimated Reserve Balances, and FY 2011/2012 Proposed Budget Recap.
Mayor Carchio opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Joan Flynn announced there were no public speakers, and announced two supplemental
communications received for the item including a PowerPoint presentation entitled FY 2011112 Proposed
Budget Presentation and a communication from Scott Field, President, MEO.
With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Carchio closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Shaw to provide a 45-day notice to employees slated for
layoff. The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: Harper, Hansen, Carchio, and Dwyer
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A motion was made by Bohr, second Shaw to adopt Resolution Number 2011-68, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adopting a Budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2011/2012;"
and, authorize the Professional Services included in the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Budget to be
representative of professional services projected to be utilized by departments in FY 2011/2012. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, and Boardman
NOES: None
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Comments were provided by Councilmembers Dwyer, Harper, Boardman, Shaw, and Mayor Carchio.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:13 PM, Mayor Carchio adjourned the meeting to Monday, September 19, 2011, at 4:00 PM in Room
B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
City C rk and ex-officio Clerk of'Ifle City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach, Clerk of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington
Beach, and Secretary of the Huntington Beach Public
Finance Authority of the City of Huntington Beach,
California
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