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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, February 3, 2014
4:30 PM - Room B-8
6:00 PM - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 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 are archived at
www.surfcity-hb.org/governmenVa-gendas/
4:30 PM - ROOM B-8
CALL TO ORDER — 4:31 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda
Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced supplemental
communications received by her office following distribution of the Council agenda packet:
A PowerPoint communication dated February 3, 2014 submitted by Alisa Cutchen, City
Treasurer entitled Joint Study Session Investment Advisory Board/Huntington Beach City
Council.
A PowerPoint communication dated February 3, 2014 submitted by Alisa Cutchen, City
Treasurer entitled City of Huntington Beach Portfolio Update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3
Minute Time Limit) - None.
City Manager Fred Wilson acknowledged the presence of Rebecca Ryan, Director of
Corporate Services with the Shire Council in Warrumbungle, Australia. Ms. Ryan was visiting to
observe local government action.
Roll Call of the Investment Advisory Board:
Present: David Hatch, Rob Sternberg, Lyn Semeta, Rochelle Ruth
Absent: None
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February 3, 2014
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STUDY SESSION
1. A Joint Study Session was held between the City Council of Huntington Beach and the
Investment Advisory Board (IAB).
The Investment Advisory Board and City Treasurer made a presentation on the annual report
and current year activities, as they relate to the City of Huntington Beach's investment
management. As well, one of the City's approved brokers, Jason Klinghoffer, Director at Cantor
Fitzgerald, presented the Strategic Investment Plan process utilized by the City Treasurer.
City Treasurer Alisa Cutchen introduced members of the Investment Advisory Board (IAB), and
thanked them for their work.
Treasurer Cutchen presented a PowerPoint entitled Joint Study Session Investment Advisory
Board/Huntington Beach Council that included the following titled slides: Investment Advisory
Board, Investment Advisory Board Members, and Investment Advisory Board Meetings.
Treasurer Cutchen introduced Ben Finkelstein, Canto Fitzgerald and author of The Politics of
Public Fund Investments, and Jason Klinghoffer, Cantor Fitzgerald, who presented a
PowerPoint entitled City of Huntington Beach Portfolio Update that included the following titled
slides: Treasurer's Objectives, Performance Reporting, Plan Construction Synopsis, Evaluating
Performance, Status Report Dec 31, 2013, Strategy vs. Speculation, and Questions.
Councilmember Sullivan discussed Orange County's 1994 Bankruptcy and the formation of the
IAB. He concluded by thanking the IAB for their work.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 5:02 PM
Mayor Harper announced: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6.a, the City Council takes
this opportunity to publicly introduce and identify designated labor negotiator City Manager Fred
Wilson, who will be participating today in Closed Session discussions regarding labor
negotiations with MEA, MEO, MSMA, SCLEA, POA, FMA, PMA, and HBFA.
A motion to recess to Council Session Item Nos. 2 and 3 was approved by consensus of
Council.
CLOSED SESSION
2. Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
meet with its designated labor negotiators and Fred Wilson, City Manager regarding the
following: MEA, MEO, MSMA, SCLEA, POA, FMA, PMA, and/or HBFA.
3. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: Philip Scott v. City of
Huntington Beach, WCAB Case Nos. ADJ8933154 and ADJ8933151; Claim Nos. COHB-12-
0267 and COHB-13-0097.
6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING — 6:14 PM
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February 3, 2014
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY - None.
ROLL CALL
Present: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda
Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced supplemental
communications that were received by her office following distribution of the Council agenda
packet:
Communication for Consent Item No. 6 received from Charles Lung dated February 3, 2014,
supporting the establishment of a City Task Force addressing the issue of the Homeless in
Huntington Beach.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Mayor Pro Tern Shaw
INVOCATION - Led by Tom Holmann, Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Presentation - Mayor Harper presented a commendation to the Huntington Beach Pop Warner
Football Junior Pee Wee Green National Cheer Team
Announcement - Mayor Harper announced as part of the City's Human Relations Task Force
recognition of federal diversity months, the City recognizes February as National African
American History month
Mayor Harper recognized the presence of special guest Rebecca Ryan, Director of Corporate
Services, representing the Shire Council in Warrumbungle, Australia.
Ms. Ryan thanked the Mayor and City staff for the hospitality she has received during her visit.
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/).
Mark Bixby spoke in favor of Consent Item No. 4 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. (00:12:01)
Angela Corbett, Milford Circle resident, requested that the City take action to remove fir trees in
her neighborhood that create a hazardous situation. She distributed photos to Council, and
Mayor Harper requested that she fill out a blue card for follow-up. (00:14:10)
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Kathy Tillotson spoke in favor of Councilmember Item No. 6 - Establish a Homeless Needs Task
Force. (00:15:52)
Ralph Bauer spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 6 - Establish a Homeless Needs
Task Force, and acknowledged a recent report that indicated Huntington Beach is the 9th safest
City in the country. (00:17:56)
Jim Miller spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 6 - Establish a Homeless Needs Task
Force. (00:18:50)
Dr. Raman Patel, Ph. D., spoke to Council about the need for rent control in Huntington Beach.
(00:19:51)
Robert Johnson voiced concerns about the City's Affordable Housing Program. (00:22:32)
Scott Mather spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 6 - Establish a Homeless Needs
Task Force. (00:25:42)
Maureen Lawson voiced concerns about the plastic bag ban recently instituted in Huntington
Beach. (00:27.27)
Ed Vickery spoke in support of Councilmember Item No. 6 - Establish a Homeless Needs Task
Force. (00:28:45)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS AND ALL AB 1234
DISCLOSURE REPORTING - None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Wilson reported on the success of the SurfCity Marathon held on Sunday, February 2,
2014, and showed a video that highlighted the event.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
1. Received and filed the City Treasurer's December 2013 Quarterly Investment Summary
Report
A motion was made by Carchio, second Hardy to receive and file the Quarterly Investment
Report for December 2013, pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of
Huntington Beach. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2014-04 approving and adopting the Statement of Investment Policy
for fiscal year 2013/2014
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February 3, 2014
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A motion was made by Carchio, second Hardy to adopt Resolution No. 2014-04, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Statement of Investment
Policy for Fiscal Year 2013/2014." The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio
NOES: None
3. Approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services
Contract with Denovo Ventures, LLC, in the amount of $75,000 for a total contract amount not to
exceed $256,400 for additional Oracle/JD Edwards application consultant services
A motion was made by Carchio, second Hardy to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute "Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Contract Between the City of
Huntington Beach and Denovo Ventures, LLC, for Oracle/JD Edwards Upgrade - Application
Consulting Services." The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio
NOES: None
4. Authorized the Network Service Plan Renewal with ChargePoint, Inc. for twelve electric
vehicle charging stations; Adopted Resolution No 2014-05 establishing a charge in the amount
of $.22 per KWh for use of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program and approved an
appropriation commensurate with the amount of increased revenue realized
Councilmember Boardman pulled the item for separate discussion.
Councilmember Boardman and Police Chief Handy discussed the actions of Parking
Enforcement personnel when non -electric vehicles park in a space designated for an electric
vehicle.
Councilmember Carchio described witnessing Parking Enforcement personnel writing citations
in the downtown.
Police Chief Handy discussed parking enforcement and signage at Bella Terra.
Energy Project Manager Aaron Klemm discussed how parking signage is consistent citywide.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Katapodis to authorize the City Manager to sign all
necessary documents to effectuate a three (3) year renewal agreement with ChargePoint, Inc.
to renew a Network Service Plan for twelve Electric Charging Stations; and, adopt Resolution
No 2014-05, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Resolution No. 2009-31 Which Established a Citywide User Fee And Repealed Resolution No.
2007-58 And Supplemental Resolutions Thereto (Supplemental Fee Resolution No. 4)"; and
approve an appropriation of up to $7,000 to the 807 fund (business unit 80787009),
commensurate with the amount of increased revenue realized (Revenue Account #80700807).
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio
NOES: Harper
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5. Adopted Ordinance No. 4008 authorizing execution of a Pipeline Franchise Agreement with
Paramount Petroleum Corporation for the operation and maintenance of a pipeline system for
the transportation of oil, gas, and other hydrocarbon substances in an existing pipeline system
previously owned by Cenco Refining. Approved for introduction January 21, 2014 (Vote: 7-0)
A motion was made by Carchio, second Hardy to adopt Ordinance No. 4008, "An Ordinance of
the City of Huntington Beach Amending Ordinance No. 2615 Which Granted An Oil Pipeline
Franchise." The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio
NOES: None
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
6. Submitted by Councilmember Carchio - Establish a Homeless Needs Task Force
Councilmember Carchio expressed his feelings about the need to address homelessness in
Huntington Beach.
Councilmember Boardman discussed resources available at the County level, and actions taken
by other agencies to incorporate them into their own jurisdictions.
Councilmember Carchio referenced the City of Anaheim as an example of leadership for
attempting to tackle their homeless problem.
Mayor Pro Tern Shaw acknowledged the problem, speaking of his own past experiences with
the homeless.
A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to establish a "Homeless Needs Task Force"
consisting of representatives from: City Council, Council on Aging, Interfaith Council, Beach
Cities Interfaith Services, Police, other relevant service organizations, and school districts. This
task force would work to find applicable solutions and resources to the homelessness issue,
then report back to Council with their findings. No vote was taken.
A substitute motion was made by Shaw, second Hardy to research the issue and meet with
County staff to consider the best course (specific steps) of action. Discussion ensued, and the
substitute motion was withdrawn.
Mayor Harper spoke in favor of becoming more familiar with what the County does in regard to
the homeless, and what the City can do on its own to address the issue. He then suggested
holding a Study Session to discuss options before creating a task force.
An alternate substitute motion was made by Shaw, second Hardy to direct staff to bring the item
back to Council via a Study Session to enable discussion and incorporate input from the County
and other stakeholders before establishing a Homeless Needs Task Force.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio
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NOES: None
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Katapodis reported attending the Huntington Beach Fire Department (HBFD)
Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the Central Library on January 30, and`the Surf City USA
Marathon on February 2.
Councilmember Hardy congratulated the Marina High School Cheer Team for their recent win at
a national competition.
Mayor Pro Tern Shaw reported attending the HBFD Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the
Central Library on January 30, the Centered on the Center 2014 show at the Art Center on
February 1, and thanked Police Chief Handy for conducting an Internet safety class at the
Central Library on January 29. He concluded comments by showing a Coca Cola commercial
that was shown during the Super Bowl that included a shot of the Huntington Beach Pier.
Councilmember Boardman reported attending the HBFD Awards and Recognition Ceremony at
the Central Library on January 30 and Centered on the Center 2014 show at the Art Center on
February 1.
Councilmember Sullivan served as executive chair at the Orange County Senior Citizens'
Advisory Council meeting, announced a 3-1 Marines 5K event on March 15, and announced his
appointment of Michael Couey to the Community Services Commission.
Councilmember Carchio thanked Chief Handy for conducting the Internet safety class on at the
Central Library on January 29, and reported attending the HBFD Awards and Recognition
Ceremony at the Central Library on January 30, and the Surf City USA Marathon on February 2.
Mayor Harper reported attending the HB Reads One Panel Discussion — "Lessons from Little
Rock" by Terrence Roberts at Barnes and Noble on January 23, the Meredith Gardens
Homeowners' Association Annual Meeting on January 23, Kindervision/The Greatest Save Golf
Tournament at Seacliff Country Club on January 27, the HBFD Awards and Recognition
Ceremony at the Central Library on January 30, and the Surf City USA Marathon on February 2.
He also thanked Chief Handy for conducting an Internet safety class at the Central Library on
January 29.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:35 PM the meeting was adjourned. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at
4:00 PM in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
W;w J
City Verk and ex-officio C rk`of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Secretary of the -Public Financing
Authority of the City of Huntington Beach,
California
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