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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-03Minutes City Council/Public. Financing Authority Regular Meeting and Special Meeting of the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency City of Huntington Beach Monday, November 3, 2014 4:00 PM - Room B-8 6:00 PM - Council Chambers Civic Center, 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 An audio recording of the 4:00 PM portion of this meeting and a video recording of the 6:00 PM portion of. this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are archived at www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas/ 4:00 PM - ROOM B-8 CALL TO ORDER — 4:05 PM ROLL CALL Present: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, Carchio Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR STUDY SESSION/ CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (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 submitted by Robert Dingman for Closed Session Item No. 3 dated November 3, 2014, entitled Senior Center, Measure C. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3 Minute Time Limit) — None. STUDY SESSION 1. Orange County Sanitation District representatives presented, optimization of disinfection practices of OCSD's ocean outfall Travis Hopkins, the City's Director of Public Works, introduced Jeffrey L. Armstrong, Samuel Choi; and Mike Von Winckelmann, representatives from the Orange County Sanitation District. Mr. Armstrong provided a PowerPoint entitled Changes in Biological Communities Near the OCSD Outfall that included the following titled slides: Changes in Marine Communities, Benthic Community Changes, Two -Phased Approach, Phase I Results, Phase II Results, Most Likely Causes, and Questions. Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 2 of 13 Councilmember Boardman and OCSD representatives discussed fat soluble, biomagnifying compounds made from the chlorination process, and consumable standards for fish tissue. Councilmember Sullivan and OCSD representatives discussed effluent level output compared to that in a family swimming pool, and the fact that the disinfection process is not a human health concern. Mr. Choi presented Impact of Orange County Sanitation District Wastewater Disinfection on Beach Water Quality that included the following, titled slides: OCSD Core and Regional Monitoring Program. Councilmember Boardman and OCSD representatives discussed the size of the initial mixing zone. Mr. Choi continued the presentation with Enterococci, Impact of Runoff on Huntington Beach, and Monitoring Enterococcus. Councilmember Boardman and OCSD representatives discussed similar environmental issues that exist near Newport Beach Harbor. Mr. Choi concluded the presentation with Summary, and Questions. Councilmember Boardman and OCSD .representatives discussed testing water (length of time, faster methods, how long is DNA detectable after bacteria dies). Discussion ensued regarding the disinfection process being conducted as a precautionary measure that the OCSD now realizes is not needed because they have no evidence to support it. Other issues discussed were related to the degradation process and increased public outreach. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION — 4:44 PM Mayor Harper announced: Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Council shall recess to Closed Session to meet with its designated labor negotiators and Fred Wilson, City Manager regarding the following: SCLEA and MSMA Mayor Harper announced: Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8, the City Council takes this opportunity to publicly introduce and identify designated property negotiator, City Manager Fred Wilson, who will be participating today's in Closed Session discussions regarding negotiations concerning price and terms of payment for the real properties located at 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, the "Hyatt Property" and 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, the "Hilton Property. " CLOSED SESSION 2. Pursuant to Government Code § 54957, the City Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following personnel matter: City Manager's Evaluation. 3. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), the City Council recessed to Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: Parks Legal Defense Fund v. The City of Huntington Beach, et al.; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2012-00570541. In this second lawsuit challenging the Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 3 of 13 Senior Center, a public interest advocacy organization alleges that the City violated CEQA, City Charter Section 612 (Measure C), the City's General Plan, and the Public Trust Doctrine. 4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the City Council recessed to Closed Session to give instructions to the City's Negotiator, Fred (Nilson, City Manager, concerning price and terms of payment for the purchase of real property in located at 21500 Pacific Coast Highway (APN 024-251-01) the "Hyatt Property". The negotiating parties are: The real property owner, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of City of Huntington Beach and the current lessee/purchaser, PCH Beach Resorts, LLC. S. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the City Council recessed to Closed Session to give instructions to the City's Negotiator, Fred Wilson, City Manager, concerning price and terms of payment for the real property in located at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway (APN 024-01 and 02) the Hilton Property. The negotiating parties are: the property owner, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of City of Huntington Beach and the current lessee/purchaser, Mayer Financial LLP. 6. 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: SCLEA and MSMA. 6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS RECONVENED CITY COUNCILIPUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING — 6:13 PM CALLED TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ROLL CALL Present: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, Carchio Absent: None CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY - None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Girl Scout Junior Troop #2345 INVOCATION — Given by Rev. Bob Ewing of First Christian Church and the Greater 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. Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 4 of 13 AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS Mayor Harper announced November as National Native American Heritage Month as part of the city's Human Relations Task Force Federal Heritage Month program. Mayor Harper called on Janeen Laudenback and John Valinsky from Community Services to recognize and thank the sponsors for the City of Huntington Beach `Locals Only' Surf Contest. Mayor Harper called on Rotary Club representatives to provide a recap of the recent Surfboards on Parade auction. Mayor Harper called on Greg Neneman, Exalted Ruler for the Huntington Beach Elks Lodge #1959, who presented an overview of what the local lodge is doing for the community through helping the needy, law enforcement, schools and -veterans in the City. 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 submitted for Consent Item No. 7 by Claudine Burnett, dated November 3, 2014, regarding Sole Source purchase of two Lifeguard Towers. PowerPoint Communication submitted for Administrative Item No. 16 by Teri Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, dated November 3, 2014, entitled Mills Act Program. 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.surfcity-hb/org/government/agendas/). Mike Ali invited Council to attend the Veterans Day Assembly and Spaghetti Lunch at Pier Plaza on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. (00:25:12) Gil Coerper discussed the Mounted Enforcement Unit in the Police Department, naming horses Grace, Drifter, Roddy, and Kelly Blue. He discussed horses being stabled at the Equestrian Center, and the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the County to work as a unit when needed for outside events. Mr. Coerper closed by informing the public the price of the spaghetti lunch, with funds raised to support the H.B. Police Department and Mounted Unit. (00:26:44) Kevin Carlin, Huntington Beach Community Forum member, spoke regarding the November 4, 2014 election. He voiced concerns about permit parking and rent control, and his opinion that Huntington Beach residents are moderate in their politics. He voiced concerns about Connie Boardman and Joe Shaw, and his support for Eric Peterson, Lyn Semeta, Hector Valdez, and Alex Polsky. (00:30:34) Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 5 of 13 Terrence S. Haxton spoke in support of Connie Boardman, Joe Shaw, and Mark Bixby in the November 4, 2014 election for Huntington Beach City Council. He voiced concerns about candidates Barbara Delgleize, Mike Posey, and Billy O'Connell using Lucy Dunn on campaign material characterizing her as environmentally sensitive. (00:33:52) Dean Terhuwe voiced concerns about Jennifer McGrath settling lawsuits without going to trial and withholding data that would support her findings for a well run department. He also voiced concerns about Connie Boardman and Joe Shaw's lack of support for the Huntington Beach Central Park Senior Center and the amount of funds spent on litigation. He continued with concerns about the ban of plastic bags. (00:36:53) Yvonne Mauro, speaking on behalf of Moe Kannodie, read a statement of his concern about claims of serious crime in the downtown area by the City Council, which are not true. The statement closed with satirical comments about the plastic bag ban. (00:40:07) Joseph Mastropaulo voiced concerns about traffic congestion. (00:41:50) Mike Posey, Council candidate #3 on the November 4, 2014 ballot - thanked all Council for their support. (00:44:36) Lyn Semeta spoke about change in Huntington Beach, and her candidacy for City Council on the November 4, 2014 ballot. (00:45:21) Tim Geddes voiced concerns about the Republican party's involvement in the City's non- partisan election for the positions of City Attorney and City Council in Huntington Beach. (00:47:39) Ian Clare, Huntington Beach Community Forum, asked Council to repeal their vote on parking permit districts for 7th, 8th and 9th Streets in the downtown area. (00:50:17) Pat Taylor, Rancho Huntington Mobilehome Park, spoke regarding the rental increase for 2015 of $200 per month if the residents did not sign a lease agreement with park owners. (00:53:16) Cari Swan spoke regarding the November 4, 2014 election, and voiced her concerns about Councilmembers Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw and Boardman. (00:56:37) Stephanie Green encouraged residents of Huntington Beach to vote yes on Measure T - state approved, safe and sane fireworks use in Huntington Beach. (00:59:b4) Cindy Cross encouraged the public to vote in the November 4, 2014 election and bring change to the City of Huntington Beach. (01:01:45) Diane Breckshot voiced concerns about Councilmember Shaw belittling other candidates in the way he refers to their occupation and that he chose not to refute claims. (01:04:34) Mary Jo Baretich spoke in support of voting in the November 4, 2014, specifically requesting that the public to support Joe Shaw, Connie Boardman and Mark Bixby. (01:07:05) Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November3, 2014 Page 6 of 13 Maureen L voiced concerns about Council candidates Shaw, Boardman and Bixby - (01:10:35) Susan Welfringer, Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District, wanted to thank Councilmembers in advance for approval of the free parking in downtown during the holiday season. She also thanked the Police Department, Mounted Unit, Fire Department, Marine Safety, and Parks & Recreation for being involved with the downtown Halloween event. (01:12:37) Erik Peterson, candidate for City Council, encouraged the public to vote, and support change in Huntington Beach. (01:15:00) Julie Bixby urged the public to vote in support of Bixby, Boardman and Shaw. (01:16:55) Mark Bixby, candidate for City Council, described his entrance into City government and urged the public to vote. (01:19:52) Shawn Runyan voiced concerns about the legitimacy of Joe Shaw running for Council when he has documents showing so many different addresses. (01:22:06) Michael Hoskinson voiced concerns about high density development in Huntington Beach. (01:24:15) Gabriel Mauser voiced concerns about Council voting without regard to how the citizens feel, and was specifically disappointed with Council's vote on parking permit districts on 7th, 8th, and 9th Streets downtown. (01:26:37) Clay Allison voiced concerns about candidates Shaw, Boardman and Bixby not listening to what the public wants. (01:30:02) Debbie Cook thanked Council incumbents for their service. (01:34:16) COUNCIL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS AND ALL AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTING Councilmember Carchio reported attending the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce 2014 Mayor's Ball on October 25; Councilmember Boardman reported attending a Compassionate Cities meeting and how Huntington Beach was recognized for their level of compassion; Councilmember Katapodis reported attending Orange County Council of Governments meeting; and Mayor Harper also attended the Orange County Council of Governments meeting. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Fred Wilson reported the California Energy Commission's approval of the new power plant in Huntington Beach. What's next? Construction in 2016 and 2017, and new operation online in 2020. Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 7 of 13 CITY TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Received and filed City Treasurer's September 2014 Quarterly Investment Summary Report A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to receive and file the "City of Huntington Beach Treasurer's Investment Report, Quarter Ending September 30, 2014," 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. Approved and adopted minutes A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to review and approve the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes dated October 20, 2014, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio NOES: None 3. Approved appointment to the Children's Needs Task Force (CNTF) as recommended by City Council Liaisons Matthew M. Harper and Joe Carchio A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to as recommended by City Council Liaisons Matthew Harper and Joe Carchio, approve Linda Cornejo to her first term on the Children's Needs Task Force with a term to expire August 30, 2017. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio NOES: None 4. Approved modification to Statement of Investment Policy to standardize and conform to Best Practices for selection of Broker/Dealers A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to approve the recommended modification to the Statement of Investment Policy to standardize and conform to Best Practices for the selection of Broker/Dealers. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 8 of 13 NOES: None 5. Adopted Resolution No. 2014-81 approving the submittal of a grant application to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for M2 funding under the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (CTFP) A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to adopt Resolution No. 2014-81, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Submittal of One Improvement Project to the Orange County Transportation Authority for Funding Under the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio NOES: None 6. Adopted Resolution No. 2014-83 approving a promotional program providing two - hours free parking at The Strand and Main Promenade parking garages from November 23, 2014 to January 1, 2015 Pulled by Councilmember Carchio who thanked downtown businesses for their hard work A motion was made by Carchio, second Katapodis to adopt Resolution No. 2014-83, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing a Promotional Program of Two Hours Free Parking in The Strand and The Main Promenade Parking Garages Valid November 23, 2014, to January 1, 2015." The motion carried by the following vote AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio NOES: None 7. Approved Sole Source purchase of two Lifeguard Towers from Industrial Design Research Councilmember Carchio pulled the item to ask if Hurley was approached about new lifeguard towers, and whether or not they should be consulted about their interest. A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to approve the Sole Source purchase from Industrial Design Research of two lifeguard towers. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, Carchio, and Katapodis NOES: None Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 9 of 13 8. Approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement between the City and Paragon Partners, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $39,220.00 for additional appraisal, acquisition, and relocation services for the Atlanta Avenue Widening Project A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach, Paragon Partners, Ltd., for Appraisal, Acquisition, and Relocation Implementation Services" for the Atlanta Widening Project. The motion carried by the. following vote: AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio NOES: None 9. Approved and authorized execution of a three-year Professional Services Contract with Sierra Analytical Laboratories, Inc. for Water Quality Analyses and Sampling in the amount of $600,000 A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Sierra Analytical Laboratories, Inc. for Water Quality Analyses and Sampling." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio NOES: None 10. Approved and authorized execution of Consent to Assignment of Sublease for Meadowlark Golf Course with lessee American Gold Corporation and CNL Income EAGL Meadowlark LLC (subtenant) and CF ARCIS (assignee); and authorized execution of an Estoppel Certificate Pulled by Councilmember Carchio to provide information on Meadowlark Golf Course including lease terms, price, maintenance, etc. A motion was made by Carchio, second Katapodis to approve the Consent to Assignment of Sublease Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and American Golf Corporation, a California corporation, as the lessee, and CNL Income EAGL Meadowlark, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the subtenant of the lessee, and CF ARCIS, LLC., a Delaware limited partnership; and, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and execute the Consent to Assignment of Sublease Agreement; and, authorize the City Manager to sign the Estoppel Certificate relating to the Meadowlark Golf Course property; and, authorize the City Manager or designee to take any action and execute any and all documents and agreements necessary to implement this agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 10 of 13 NOES: None 11. Adopted Successor Agency Resolution No. 2014-06 approving the Long Range Property Management Plan (LRPMP) A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to adopt Resolution No. 2014-06, "A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency Approving the Long Range Property Management Plan Prepared Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 34191.5." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Katapodis Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio NOES: None 12. Adopted Ordinance No. 4035 amending Section 2.97.020 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to the composition of the Citizens Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) to reduce the number of members and change from committee appointment to individual Council appointment Approved for introduction October 20, 2014 Vote: 4-3 (Hardy, Shaw, Boardman - No) A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to adopt Ordinance No. 4035, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Section 2.97.020 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to the Composition of the Citizens Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Katapodis, Hardy, Harper, Sullivan, and Carchio NOES: Shaw and Boardman 13. Adopted Ordinance No. 4036 amending Chapter 10.68 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by repealing Section 10.68.015 entitled "Parking Inoperable Meters" Approved for introduction October 20, 2014 Vote: 7-0 A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to adopt Ordinance No. 4036, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Repealing Section 10.68.015 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Vehicle Parking Restrictions at Inoperable Meters." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Katapodis Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio NOES: None 14. Adopted Ordinance Nos. 4037, 4038, 4039 and 4040 amending four chapters of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) that will reorganize entitlement permits of certain applications to the lower hearing body, codify existing policies, and clarify certain sections of the HBZSO. Approved for introduction October 20, 2014; Vote: 7-0 Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 11 of 13 A motion was made by Carchio, second Shaw to adopt Ordinance No. 4037, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 203 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Titled Definitions (Zoning Text Amendment No 12- 001)"; and, adopt Ordinance No. 4038, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 211 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Titled C Commercial Districts (Zoning Text Amendment No 12-001)"; and, adopt Ordinance No. 4039, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 212 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Titled I Industrial Districts (Zoning Text Amendment No 12-001 )"; and, adopt Ordinance No. 4040, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 230 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Titled Site Standards (Zoning Text Amendment No 12-001." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Katapodis Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, and Carchio NOES: None 7t144Los :14_101z10 15. Approved for introduction Ordinance No. 4041 dissolving the Huntington Beach Hotel/Motel Business Improvement District (BID) City Manager Fred Wilson referred to the Council's September 15, 2014 adoption of a resolution establishing the Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) that essentially replaces the Huntington Beach Hotel/Motel Business Improvement District (BID). Mayor Harper opened the public hearing. With no one present to speak on the item, the public hearing was closed. _ A motion was made by Shaw, second Hardy to after the City Clerk reads by title, approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4041, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Disestablishing the Huntington Beach Hotel/Motel Business Improvement District by Repealing Uncodified Ordinance Number 3569." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, Carchio, and Katapodis NOES: None ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 16. Adopted Resolution No. 2014-82 establishing the Mills Act Program which provides an economic incentive to encourage the preservation of historic buildings A motion was made. by Harper, second Boardman to adopt Resolution No. 2014-82. "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing the Application Process, Review Procedures, and Required Contract Provisions for the Implementation of a Mills Act Program in the City of Huntington Beach Pursuant to Government Code Section 50280, ET SEQ., and Setting an Application Fee." Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 12 of 13 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, Carchio, and Katapodis NOES: None COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS 17. Request Submitted by Councilmember Carchio Approved - Public and private partnership to identify funding to construct a playground on the beach A motion was made by Carchio, second Sullivan to approve Councilmember Carchio working with city staff and community stakeholders, to lead an effort to identify funding to construct a universally accessible playground on the beach. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Hardy, Shaw, Harper, Boardman, Sullivan, Carchio, and.Katapodis NOES: None COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized) Councilmember Carchio encouraged participation in the Nov. 11 spaghetti lunch following the Veterans Day Ceremony at the pier, and reminded everyone how important it is to be a knowledgeable voter. Councilmember Sullivan reminded everyone of the public comments opportunity at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, for comments on the ASCON issue, and acknowledged and thanked the Bolsa Chica Conservancy for their great work in educating our youth. Councilmember Boardman reported she attended the Allied Arts Board Awards to recognize the many artists in the community, as well as attending the City employee Halloween breakfast where it appeared the employees were very generous with their treats for Mariners Church community outreach needs. She also reminded everyone to attend the Nov. 11, 11 a.m., Veterans Day Ceremony at the pier, and announced the Bolsa Chica Land Trust (BCLT) fundraiser on Nov. 13 at the Boudin Restaurant at Ellis & Beach where 20% of proceeds will benefit the BCLT. Mayor Pro Tern Shaw reported attending a great show at the HB Playhouse, the Allied Arts Board Awards to recognize all of the various arts within the City, and the Halloween event at the Newland House. Councilmember Hardy reminded everyone to vote tomorrow if they had not yet. Councilmember Katapodis attended the Mr. Surf City contest as a contestant and finished 2nd Runner-up. He added that the event raised approximately $63,000 for many charities, including the 9/11 Memorial, and he attended the ribbon cutting for the new Living Spaces store on Edinger at Goldenwest. He acknowledged the recent deaths of two California police officers and asked everyone to stop and thank the next officer they see for their service. Council/PFA Regular Minutes Successor Agency Special Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 13 of 13 Mayor Harper thanked all of the volunteers who clean up the wetlands and replace pickle weed through the California Resources Corporation; he participated in the Surf City 10 Mile/10K Run; attended the Anaheim Mayors' Prayer Breakfast with special guest Amy Grant; also attended the Living Spaces ribbon cutting, the Downtown HB Halloween celebration family -friendly event, the Newland House Halloween event, as well as the Sunset Beach Community Center Halloween event. He also just participated in the "Roadeo" at OCTA's closest terminal on MacArthur Blvd. which serves Huntington Beach where the drivers and mechanics, as well as board members, drove a course to showcase their skills. Mayor Harper also invited people to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at Pier Plaza to recognize all veterans, and encouraged attendance at the Veterans Day car show at Huntington City Beach from 9 - 3. Mayor Harper summarized various recent/ongoing City projects, including the popular Van's skate park near Old World, Bella Terra and Goldenwest College; the upcoming ground breaking for the new Senior's .Center & thanked Councilman Sullivan for his persistence on behalf of this project; the recent Robin Samsoe Plaque to recognize victims' rights; stopping the Styrofoam ban; modifying over 6 ordinances covering various issues; and ensuring the safe and sane fireworks issue will be determined by City residents. He noted that more Huntington Beach residents vote than in any other city in Orange County and Mayor Harper challenged Huntington Beach residents to continue meeting that milestone. He ended by expressing his appreciation for being allowed to serve as Mayor for the past year and Councilmember for the past four years. ADJOURNMENT — At 9:02 PM to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Monday, November 17, 2014, at 4:00 PM in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. City C k and ex- fficio CI of the City CouncVSuccessor Agency of the City of Huntington Beach, Secretary of the Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority 'A /'City Clerk -Sec'- ,Mayor air