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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, March 19, 2012
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.surfcity-hb.org/governmenVagendas/
4:00 PM - ROOM B-8
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tern Dwyer called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen (arrived at 4:07 PM), Carchio, Bohr, and
Boardman
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda
Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced supplemental
communication received by her office following distribution of the City Council agenda packet:
A PowerPoint communication received from Ken Small, Police Chief, dated March 19, 2012,
entitled Police Department Reorganization and Staffing.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3
Minute Time Limit) - None
STUDY SESSION
1. The Police Chief presented and discussed a reorganization plan for the Police Department
Police Chief Ken Small provided a PowerPoint presentation entitled Police Department
Reorganization and Staffing, with the following titled slides: City Council Strategic Plan July
2011, (1. Department Organization Chart, 2. Revised Beat Plan Maps, 3. Revised Minimum
Staffing Levels, 4. Revised Protocol - Calls for.Service), Why Reorganization?, Executive &
Administrative Operations Divisions Organization Charts (Sworn - Current, Sworn - Reorg,
Location of Vacancies) Uniform Division Organization Chart (Sworn - Current, Sworn-Reorg,
and Sworn - Reorg & Location of Vacancies), Investigation Division Organization Chart (Sworn
Current, Sworn-Reorg, Reorg & Location of Vacancies), Overview of Modifications, Modification
of Beat Plan, Revised 8 Beat Plan, Revised Minimum Staffing, Friday and Saturday,
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Comparable Staffing Levels, Southern California/Orange County Beach Cities, Calls for Service,
and Questions.
Councilmember Harper and Chief Small discussed Police enforcement in Huntington Harbor,
and how Huntington Beach compares to other beach communities with harbor enforcement.
Councilmember Carchio and Chief Small discussed how the summer plan relocates officers
from gang and other units into divisions that support events that bring in 13 million plus visitors
into the City.
Councilmember Bohr and Chief Small discussed managing expectations from residents, and
adjusting to working with less.
Mayor Pro Tern Dwyer and Chief Small discussed salaries, higher property values, mandated
staffing for the Fire Department, two-tier and fully -funded pensions.
Councilmember Shaw and Chief Small discussed how the Public Information Officer helps
educate the public of Police presence in the community, and enforcement activity in the
downtown during the summer.
Mayor Hansen discussed creating a communication plan for the citizens, and changing the
ways the City works with staff resources. He cited the example of a physician's assistant
prescribing medicine versus seeing a doctor to show how working with less is what the City
must consider at this time in order to continue deployment of resources to meet community
needs.
Mayor Pro Tern Dwyer stated that the Fire Department's mandated staffing (4-man/vehicle) rule
should be at the center of future MOU discussions. Councilmember Boardman voiced concerns
about pitting Fire against Police.
Councilmember Harper suggested that the City review public safety plans in other cities such as
Santa Ana and Irvine.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Bohr, second Dwyer to recess to Closed Session. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
CLOSED SESSION
2. 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., Orange County Superior Court Case Nos. 30-2010-00355326 and 30-2010
00406621. Junior Life Guard incident of July 14, 2009, resulting in the death of minor
participant.
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3. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: Griffin Dewatering Corp. v. Dorsey
Dean Allison, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2010-00344707 (consolidated
with Hillcrest Contracting, Inc. v. City of Huntington Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 30-2011-00441151). In this case, Hillcrest Contracting, Inc. (contractor) claims the City
breached its contract for worked performed on the Newland Street Improvement Plan.
4. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9, the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: Pacific Mobile Home Park, LLC v.
City of Huntington Beach (Atlanta Widening Project), Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30-2011-00449749. The Atlanta Widening Project involves widening Atlanta Street adjacent to
Pacific Mobile Home Park, a for -rent, mobile home park with a total of 252 units located at 80
Huntington Street (southeast corner of Huntington Street and Atlanta Avenue).
6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING - 6:01 PM
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY - None
ROLL CALL
Present: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Mayor Pro Tern Devin Dwyer
INVOCATION - Given by Tom Holman, Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Presentation - Mayor Hansen recognized public safety officials from Police, Fire and Marine
Safety who were awarded for exemplary actions, and also presented commendations to citizens
who displayed heroic actions and were nominated by a public safety officer.
From Marine Safety: Rookie Lifeguard of the Year: Karin Jester; Junior Lifeguard Instructor of
the Year: Samantha Dieterman; Marine Safety Officer of the Year: Matthew Karl; Lifeguard of
the Year: Doug Leach; and, Good Samaritan: Kenneth McDonald
From Police: Award of Merit: Police Services Specialist Debbie Dove and Crime Analyst Julie
Romano; Civilian Employee of the Year: Police Services Specialist Michelle Boldt; Officer of the
Year: Trent Tuntstall; Supervisor of the Year: Debbie Pinkham; and, Distinguished Service
Award: Tai Huynh
From Fire: Lifesaving: Chad Stewart, Mike Farr and Anthony Smith; Commendation: Philip
Cheung; Unit Commendation: Robert Dutton; Meritorious Service: Terrence Jack, Justin
Schrey, Kevin Shanahan, Steven Teasdale, Robert Dutton, and Joshua Kroese
The following community members were recognized for heroic actions: Alex Ivans, Michael
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Jerez, Ron Pinegar, Patrick Kneebone, Steve Marcin, Ron Carroll, Lee Leonard, and Tom
Cantwell
Mayor's Award - Mayor Hansen called on Information Services Director Jack Marshall to
present the Mayor's Award to Senior Information Systems Analyst Peter Yang. Director
Marshall described Peter's contributions to the City and his accomplishments.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda
Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced receipt of
supplemental communications received by her office following distribution of the City Council
agenda packet:
PowerPoint communication for Public Hearing Item No. 10 received from Travis Hopkins,
Director of Public Works, entitled Crystal Street Vacation.
PowerPoint communication for Public Hearing Item No. 11 received from Bob Hall, Deputy City
Manager, entitled CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan Amendment.
Communication for Administrative Item No. 12 received from Jennifer McGrath, City Attorney,
dated November 9, 2011, entitled CAO Operational Modifications.
Communications for Councilmember Item No. 13 - Request to draft an ordinance that would
eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of cats and dogs in the City (Animal Protection
Ordinance) from Joe Lascola, Cheryl and Gary Zweber, Keith Bohr, Gisela Campagne, Shawn
Hollub, Beth Janich, Laurie & Steve Talbert, Rita Giovinazzo, Patricia Goodman, Suzanne
Millhollen, and Charlean Allen.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit)
(The number (hh:mm:ss) following the speakers' comments indicates the approximate starting
time in the archived video located at http://www.surfcity-hb./org/government/agendas/).
Stephanie Deagle spoke regarding the Relay for Life Huntington Beach event on May 5 and 6 at
Huntington Central Park that will have a Cinco de Mayo theme. She also discussed a Survival
Luncheon to be held on April 1, and other related fundraising events meant to raise cancer
awareness and support the American Cancer Society. (00:47:21)
Paul De Mers, Animal Assistance League of Orange County, spoke in support of
Councilmember Item No. 13 - Animal Protection Ordinance to eliminate the commercial sale
and/or resale of dogs and cats in the City of Huntington Beach. (00:50:12)
Elizabeth Oreck, Best Friends Animal Society, spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 13 -
Animal Protection Ordinance to eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in
the City of Huntington Beach. (00:51:45)
Karen Chepeka, Save Our Strays Huntington Beach, spoke in support of Councilmember Item
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No. 13 - Animal Protection Ordinance to eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs
and cats in the City of Huntington Beach. (00:54:31)
Christine Mulholland spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 13 - Animal Protection
Ordinance to eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in the City of
Huntington Beach. (00:55:27)
Sheila Krussman spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 13 - Animal Protection
Ordinance to eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in the City of
Huntington Beach. (00:57:21)
Brenda Calvillo spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 13 - Animal Protection Ordinance
to eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in the City of Huntington
Beach. (00:59:37)
Mr. Brown Act read from specific sections of the Ralph M. Brown Act to support his opinion that
Council's use of iPads during meetings is a violation. (01:01:38)
Dale Bartlett, The Human Society of the United States, spoke in support of Councilmember Item
No. 13 - Animal Protection Ordinance to eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs
and cats in the City of Huntington Beach. (01:03:45)
Alia Palmer spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 13 - Animal Protection Ordinance to
eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in the City of Huntington Beach.
(01:06:05)
Bryan Monell spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 13 - Animal Protection Ordinance to
eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in the City of Huntington Beach.
(01:06:44)
Dave Simon, Animal Protection & Rescue League, spoke in support of Councilmember Item No.
13 - Animal Protection Ordinance to eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and
cats in the City of Huntington Beach. (01:08:08)
Dina Kourda, Animal Protection and Rescue League, spoke in support of Councilmember Item
No. 13 - Animal Protection Ordinance to eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs
and cats in the City of Huntington Beach. (01:10:39)
Robert Lauten requested that the City place a link to the State Financial Crisis Inquiry
Commission Report on the City's website. (01:11:32)
Eliana Sinkey spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 13 - Animal Protection Ordinance to
eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in the City of Huntington Beach,
and distributed photos of a dog suffering from malnutrition: (01:13:39)
Kelly Sawyer spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 13 - Animal Protection Ordinance to
eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in the City of Huntington Beach.
(01:16:05)
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Claire Vinet spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 13 - Animal Protection Ordinance to
eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in the City of Huntington Beach.
(01:19:10)
Rose Tingle spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 13 - Animal Protection Ordinance to
eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in the City of Huntington Beach,
and distributed information from American Kennel Club (AKC) Breeder Resources, A Guide to
Breeding Your Dog. (01:19:35)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS AND ALL AB 1234
DISCLOSURE REPORTING
Councilmember Carchio reported attending the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD).25th
Annual Luncheon on March 8, and ACC-OC Business Meeting and Program on March 8 in
Costa Mesa.
Councilmember Boardman announced the Allied Arts Board "Artist in Residence" Program on
March 20 and a poetry event on March 22.
Councilmember Harper memorialized Brian Garland, Huntington Beach Union High School
Trustee who passed on March 13.
Mayor Hansen reported that the proposed 19th Street (Banning) Bridge has been formally
removed from the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) map, and on his attendance at
Eagle Scout Court of Honor for the Halverson brothers.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Fred Wilson reported that that 4th of July Board is still accepting applications from
non -profits for fireworks booth assignment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approved and adopted minutes
A motion was made by Carchio, second Dwyer to approve and adopt the minutes of the City
Council/Public Financing Authority Regular Meeting of March 5, 2012, as written and on file in
the Office of the City Clerk. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
2. Received and Filed City of Huntington Beach Strategic Plan Update
A motion was made by Carchio, second Dwyer to receive and file the updated status of the Six -
Month Strategic Objectives. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
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NOES: None
3. Received and filed the City Treasurer's January 2012 Investment Summary Report
A motion was made by Carchio, second Dwyer to receive and File the Monthly Investment
Report for January 2012, pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of
Huntington Beach. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
4. Approved Appointments to the Historic Resources Board
A motion was made by Carchio, second Dwyer to approve reappointments to the Historic
Resources Board of Barbara Haynes, Chris Jepsen, and Sam Heritage to a second term; Joe
Santiago to a third term; and James Melton to a first term all to expire June 30, 2015. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
5. Adopted Resolution No. 2012-15 approving the annual Measure M2 Expenditure Report for
compliance with renewed Measure M2 requirements
A motion was made by Carchio, second Dwyer to adopt Resolution No. 2012-15, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting the Measure M2 Expenditure
Report for the City of Huntington Beach." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
6. Adopted Resolution No. 2012-16 regarding the City of Huntington Beach Flexible Benefit Plan
as amended adding the option to elect a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) to the benefits
menu for non -safety employees
A motion was made by Carchio, second Dwyer to adopt Resolution No. 2012-16, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting Amendment to the City of
Huntington Beach Flexible Benefit Plan." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
7. Approved Annual Compliance Reports for the Planned Local Drainage Fund, Sanitary Sewer
Facilities Fund, and Fair Share Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Program
A motion was made by Carchio, second Dwyer to approve the Planned Local Drainage Facility
Fund Annual Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2010/11; and, approve the Sanitary Sewer
Facilities Fund Annual Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2010/11; and, approve the Fair Share
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Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Program Annual Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2010/11. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
8. Revised and Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for Atlanta Widening Project
and Pacific Mobile.Home Park, LLC v. City of Huntington Beach, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2011-00449749
A motion was made by Carchio, second Dwyer to revise the Mitigated Negative Declaration
(MND) to address the deficiencies the Court identified in the adverse Judgment, and then
recirculate the MND for public comment before presenting it for approval at a Public Hearing
before the City Council; and, refrain from conducting any activity that would interfere with the
City's ability to comply with CEQA, pending approval of axecirculated MND. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
9. Adopted Ordinance No. 3935 amending Ordinance No. 3354 which granted a Petroleum
Pipeline Franchise Approved for introduction March 5, 2012
A motion was made by Carchio, second Dwyer to Adopt Ordinance No. 3935, "An Ordinance of
the City of Huntington Beach Amending Ordinance No. 3354 Which Granted an Oil Pipeline
Franchise." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Dwyer, Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Adopted Resolution No. 2012-13 ordering the Vacation of a Right -of -Way Easement at
Crystal Street
Senior Civil Engineer Steve Bogart gave a PowerPoint presentation with slides entitled: Crystal
Street Vacation Existing Site, Background, and Recommendation.
In response to an inquiry from Councilmember Harper, staff provided information on property
ownership and right-of-way (ROW) where Clay Street ends.
Mayor Hansen opened the public hearing. The City Clerk announced receipt of a PowerPoint
communication from Travis Hopkins, Director of Public Works, entitled Crystal Street Vacation.
With no one present to speak on the item, Mayor Hansen closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Carchio, second Boardman to adopt Resolution No. 2012-13, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Ordering the Vacation Of That
Certain Public Right -of -Way Easement Generally Located West of Gothard Street and North of
Clay Avenue (Crystal Street Vacation);" and, instruct the City Clerk to record the resolution and
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the attached exhibits with the Orange County Recorder. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
11. Approved Amendment to the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY 2010- 2014
Consolidated Plan, FY 2011-12 Action Plan, and Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan
Deputy Director of Economic Development Kellee Fritzal provided a PowerPoint entitled
CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan Amendment, with titled slides: Consolidated Plan, Action Plan
- 2011-12, Citizen Participation Plan, Next Steps, and Questions.
Mayor Hansen opened the public hearing. City Clerk Flynn announced receipt of a PowerPoint
communication from Bob Hall, Deputy City Manager, entitled CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan
Amendment. With no one present to speak on the item, Mayor Hansen closed the public
hearing.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Shaw to approve amendments to the FY 2010-2014
Consolidated Plan; and, approve amendments to the 2011-12 Action Plan; and, approve
amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
12. Received and Filed City of Huntington Beach City Attorney's Office (CAO) Performance
Review
Cathy Standiford with Management Partners Incorporated provided a PowerPoint entitled City of
Huntington Beach City Attorney's Office Review, with titled slides: Tonight's Presentation,
Background, Project Approach, General Fund Budget per Capita, CAO General Fund
Allocations, CAO Budget per Capita, Staffing Levels, Total Staffing Comparison, Attorney
Staffing Comparison, Administrative Staff Comparison, Request for Legal Services, Litigation
Workload, Customer Service, Areas for Improvement, Recommendations - Customer Service,
Recommendations - Performance and Accountability, and Conclusion.
Councilmember Bohr and Ms. Standiford discussed the number of agencies audited by
Management Partners (elected City Attorneys vs. appointed), best practices in communication,
including returning phone calls and emails, removing the Outlook "Out -of -Office" instant email
feature, customer service standards, annual performance evaluations, and what is established
in relation to a "second in command" in the office.
City Attorney McGrath discussed recommendations made in past department audits that have
been put into place, and what current recommendations could be improved upon now.
Mayor Pro Tern Dwyer and Ms. Standiford discussed outsourcing litigation services and the time
reported in the Study to return Requests for Legal Services.
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Councilmember Carchio voiced concerns about operational modifications not being
implemented had the audit not been performed.
Councilmember Shaw discussed the importance of delegating work, and shared his impression
of the positive factors in the report.
Councilmember Boardman discussed her knowledge and involvement in past City Attorney
Department audits, questioned the City Attorney's budget for employee training, and
whether outsourcing litigation would require a Charter amendment.
Mayor Pro Tem Dwyer and City Attorney McGrath discussed producing a model of how the
office should be restructured to improve administerial functions in the City Attorney's Office.
Mayor Hansen and City Attorney McGrath discussed progress in relation to performance
evaluations and established performance measures, the Pro Law System, and the challenges
which keep two Assistant City Attorneys from operating effectively as a "second -in -command."
Mayor Hansen summarized comments made by Council, and reiterated concerns about annual
performance evaluations not being done.
Discussion ensued about the presence of any internal review processes in place within the
organization, which City department should be audited next, and whether or not the City has the
resources to conduct another departmental audit.
A motion was made by consensus to receive and file City Attorney's Office Performance
Review. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, and Boardman
NOES: None
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
13. Request submitted by Councilmember Carchio approved to direct staff to research and draft
an animal protection ordinance that would eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs
and cats in the City
Councilmember Carchio requested that staff play a video produced by the Human Society that
educates the public on the deplorable conditions for dogs who are forced to reproduce
through "puppy mills." Councilmember Carchio discussed his personal feelings about why the
City should not allow any commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in the City.
Councilmember Shaw described buying a physically problematic animal from a retailer and not
a responsible breeder as a consumer matter that requires responsible attention. He discussed
how people purchase animals on a whim, depending on what they see in commercials or
popular movies, and offered support for the proposal to not allow commercial sale of cats and
dogs in Huntington Beach.
Mayor Pro Tem Dwyer voiced concerns about existing pet retailers in the City not being
informed of the request, and the legal risks in not allowing them to continue the sale of cats and
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dogs should the proposed Ordinance be crafted and approved.
Councilmember Bohr read an excerpt from a letter submitted by Leg Up Rescue that supports
the proposed Ordinance, and provided statistics on the number of cats and dogs euthanized
annually in the City. He shared feelings about why the Ordinance should move forward, and
thanked Councilmember Carchio for bringing it forward.
Councilmember Boardman voiced concerns about puppy mills and the poor conditions of pet
stores in general who sell cats and dogs, and provided support for the proposed Ordinance.
Mayor Hansen voiced concerns about allowing the sale of cats and dogs by responsible
breeders, but not a responsible retailer.
Discussion ensued, and City Attorney McGrath attempted to clarify the intent of the proposal
and suggested that her office provide Council options on how to proceed. She also stated that
she would contact existing retailers to communicate Council's direction to draft an Ordinance
that prohibits the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in retail pet stores in the City.
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to direct staff to research and draft an ordinance
that would eliminate the commercial sale and/or resale of dogs and cats in retail pet stores in
the City of Huntington Beach and provide said ordinance for City Council consideration. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Bohr, Carchio, and Boardman
NOES: Dwyer, and Hansen
OUT OF ROOM: Harper
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Comments were provided by Mayor Pro Tern Dwyer, Councilmember Carchio, Councilmember
Shaw and Mayor Hansen.
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ADJOURNMENT - At 9:10 PM to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 2,
2012, at 4:00 PM in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Hu tington Beach, California.
Ci . Clerk and ex-officio C k of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach and Secretary of the
Huntington Beach Public Finance Authority of the
City of Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST:
ity Clerk, Authority SVretary Mayor -Chair