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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
'Monday, August 17, 2015
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/government/agendas/
4:00 PM - ROOM B-8
CALL TO ORDER — 4 00 PM
City Clerk Joan L Flynn requested and was granted permission to be absent pursuant to City Charter
Section 310 (a)
ROLL CALL
Present Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
Absent None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, Assistant City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced
supplemental communications that were received by the City Clerk's Office following distribution of the
Council agenda packet
For Study Session Item No 1, Director of Finance Lori Ann Farrell, submitted a PowerPoint
communication dated August 17, 2015, entitled Long -Term Financial Plan Update
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3 Minute
Time Limit) —1 Speaker
(The number [hh mm ss] following the speaker's comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived audio located at http //www surfcity-hb org/government/agendas/ )
Mr Ed Mountford, representing Woodbridge Pacific Group, spoke to explain that Woodbridge Pacific
Group is withdrawing their proposal to be considered for Administrative Items No 16 — Select a
Developer for the Redevelopment of the Rodgers Seniors' Center Site for residential development
(00 01 11)
STUDY SESSION
1. Lori Ann Farrell, Finance Director, provided an update on the 5-Year Long Term Financial
Plan Estimates and the FY 2015/16 Proposed Budget
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
Page 2 of 16
Finance Director Lori Ann Farrell presented a PowerPoint presentation entitled Long -Term Financial
Plan Update, Aug 17, 2015, that included the following titled slides Summary, Benefits of a Five -Year
Plan, 5-Year Plan Highlights, Long -Term Financial Plan Expenditure Analysis, Expenditure
Assumptions, Revenue Assumptions, 5-Year Projection Scenanos, Base Case (in thousands), Base
Case (Great Recession Modified), Unfunded Liabilities, Unfunded Liabilities Overview as of CAFR for
913012014, CalPERS Increases (Revised), 8-Year CalPERS Employer Rate Increases* (All Funds) with
Volatility Reduction Plan (*as of 6130113), Funded FTE vs YOY PERS Costs (Without Volatility), Plan to
Expedite Paydown of Liabilities, Use of One -Time Funds - Recommendations, Recap, Budget
Calendar, and Questions?
In response to Councilmember Peterson's inquiry, Director Farrell explained that Section 115 Trust
would affect anything above and beyond the City's contract -required CalPERS contribution rates
Director Farrell also discussed two scenarios related to CalPERS assumed earnings rate changes
Councilmember Delgleize questioned penalties associated with the City's "One Equals Five" plan to
pay off unfunded liability Director Farrell described CalPERS support for the plan, and that penalties
would not be applied
Councilmember Posey and Director Farrell discussed restrictions and availability of budget set -asides
being placed in the 115 Trust
Councilmember Posey and Fire Chief Patrick McIntosh discussed whether or not fire equipment costs
would be offset by the sale of existing equipment
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hardy Announced Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 6, the City Council shall recess into
Closed Session to meet with its designated labor negotiators and Fred Wilson, City Manager regarding
the following Fire Management Association (FMA), Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association (HBFA),
Huntington Beach Municipal Employees' Association (MEA), Management Employees' Organization
(MEO), Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association (POA), Police Management Association (PMA),
Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA), and/or Surf City Lifeguard Employees' Association
(SCLEA)
CLOSED SESSION
2. 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: Huntington Beach
Residents for Equal Treatment, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach, Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 30-2015-00787810, which concerns a challenge to the City Council action
repealing the downtown residential parking district.
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: The Kennedy
Commission, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-
2015-00801675, which concerns a challenge to the City Council action amending the Beach and
Edinger Corridors Specific Plan.
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
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4. 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: Ocean View School
District v. City of Huntington Beach, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2012-
00539563, Court of Appeal Case No. G049545, which concerns a CEQA challenge to the City's
final EIR on a mixed use project on the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard/Warner Avenue.
5. 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: Donald Boland vs. City
of Huntington Beach, WCAB Case Nos. ADJ9314548 and ADJ9002089, Claim Nos. COHB-12-
0336 and COHB-15-0225.
6. Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Council recessed into Closed Session
to meet with its designated labor negotiators and Fred Wilson, City Manager regarding the
following: Fire Management Association (FMA), Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association
(HBFA), Huntington Beach Municipal Employees' Association (MEA), Management Employees'
Organization (MEO), Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association (POA), Police Management
Association (PMA), Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA), and/or Surf City Lifeguard
Employees' Association (SCLEA).
6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING — 6 02 PM
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY — None
City Clerk Joan L Flynn requested and was granted permission to be absent pursuant to City Charter
Section 310 (a)
ROLL CALL
Present Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
Absent None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Mayor Pro Tern Katapodis
INVOCATION - Led by the Reverend Peggy Price, member of 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
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hardy called on Pat Bril who presented the Adoptable Pet of the Month.
Pat Bril introduced Sunny, an affectionate 8-year oid Border Collie mix and announced those interested
in pet adoption should contact the Orange County Humane Society at www ochumansociety com
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
Page 4 of 16
Mayor Hardy called on Public Cable Television Authority's (PCTA) General Manager John
Borack who announced PCTA's recent victory at the SCAN-NATOA awards for "Reflections of
Former Mayors," and informed the City Council and the public of PCTA services.
Mr Borack described services provided by PCTA to the City, including video production and managing
cable/internet/phone complaints He also discussed PCTA's receipt of "Best Talk Shove' for
"Reflections of Former Mayors" awarded by the Southern California and Nevada National Association
of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (SCAN-NATOA)
Mayor Hardy presented a commendation to Mr Borack
Mayor Hardy called on Director of Community Services Janeen Laudenback who presented a
Special Olympics World Games 2016 Host Town recap report which included a video clip.
Director Laudenback was joined by Nouha Hreish, Co -Chair of the Special Olympics World Games
2015 Host Town Huntington Beach Committee to present a video compilation of events Ms Hreish
was then joined by Committee volunteers to present gifts to Fire Chief McIntosh and Police Chief
Handy
Mayor Hardy called on students who participated in the Anjo, Japan Sister City Exchange
Program who provided an overview of their experiences overseas.
Exchange Program chaperone Ryan Heberden and students Andy Oliver, Alana Salas-Yoshii, Amory
Yagar and Logan Twardowski described their cultural experience abroad
Mayor Hardy called on Assistant Planning Manager Jennifer Villasenor who presented the
Mayor's Award to the Department's Associate Planner, Hayden Beckman.
Manager Villasenor described Planner Beckman's experience and excellent customer service to
support his honor as recipient of the Mayor's Award
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution) -
Public Hearing items will be announced at the time of the Public Hearing
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, Assistant City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced
supplemental communications that were received by the City Clerk's Office following distribution of the
Council agenda packet
Administrative Items No. 16: Communication submitted by Bob Yoder and Mike O'Melveny, Shea
Homes Southern California dated August 16, 2015, re Shea Homes Offer Clarification, and e-mail
communications submitted by
Christina Ruiz Carol Woodworth Ed Mountford, Woodbridge Pacific Group
Chuck Johnson Joseph Mastropaolo Can Swan
Carol Rapp Sylvia Calhoun Rod Sterud
Councilmember Items No. 18: Letter dated August 17, 2015, from Matt Petteruto and Bryan Stan-,
Orange County Business Council, supporting U S Export/import Bank Reauthorization, and e-mail
communications submitted by
Can Swan Barry Williams Pat Quintana
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
Page 5 of 16
Christina Ruiz Rob Pool Sylvia Calhoun
Sheila Garland Ron Higby Rod Sterud
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) — 23 speakers
(The number [hh mm ss] following the speaker's comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived audio located at http //www surfcity-hb org/government/agendas/ )
Calvin Free was called to speak and voiced concerns regarding the non-agendized item of keeping the
Huntington Harbour fuel dock open and available (00 36 00)
Maureen was called to speak and voiced her opinion that too many presentations are scheduled before
the Public Comments portion of the meeting (00 39 40)
Ross Nash was called to speak and voiced concerns about pedestrian safety near the pier, suggesting
that speed bumps be considered to slow bikes and skate boards He also discussed camera
surveillance of traffic in the immediate area (00 42 10)
Kathleen Pedick, Calvary Chapel of the Harbour, was called to speak and invited everyone to attend
the Labor of Love music event on Saturday, September 5, with 95+ vendors and activities for all ages
(00 44 21)
Sally Adams, Huntington Beach Art Center Board Member, was called to speak and announced
upcoming Fall events (00 45 37)
Scott Seaton was called to speak and voiced concerns regarding the non-agendized item of keeping
the Huntington Harbour fuel dock open and available (00 46 57)
Jerry Wheeler, Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce CEO, was called to speak and voiced
support of Agenda Item No 18 - Renewal of the U S Export -Import Bank reauthorization (00 49 54)
Rahul Koul was called to speak and voiced support of Agenda Item No 18 - Renewal of the U S
Export -Import Bank reauthorization (00 52 38)
Peggy Price was called to speak and invited everyone to become involved in supporting the
Compassion Games from September 11 - 21, 2015 (00 54 47)
Clem Dominguez was called to speak and voiced concerns about Agenda Item No 18 - Renewal of the
U S Export -Import Bank reauthorization, and further stated his opinion that selling the Rodgers Senior
Center is a major betrayal of public trust (00 58 16)
Larry Campbell was called to speak and voiced concerns regarding the non-agendized item of keeping
the Huntington Harbour fuel dock open and available (01 00 54)
John Briscoe was called to speak and voiced his concerns about the City of Huntington Beach's hiring
process and policy of privacy for employee, personnel files (01 02 31)
Andrew Hard, Freedom Boat Club, was called to speak and voiced concerns regarding the non-
agendized item of keeping the Huntington Harbour fuel dock open and available (01 05 48)
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
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Lance Ware was called to speak and voiced concerns regarding the non-agendized item of keeping the
Huntington Harbour fuel dock open and available (01 08 47)
Carol Woodworth was called to speak and voiced opposition to Administrative Items No 16 — Select
Developer for the Redevelopment of Rodgers Senior Center Site for residential development, and
Councilmember Items No 18 - Renewal of the U S Export -Import Bank reauthorization (01 10 55)
Joseph Mastropaolo was called to speak and voiced opposition to Administrative Items No 16 — Select
a Developer for the Redevelopment of Rodgers Senior Center Site for residential development, voiced
opposition to Item No 13 on the August 3, 2015 agenda regarding Council's vote to accept HUD
grants, and requested that the August 3, 2015 minutes be corrected to include a written statement he
provided to the City Clerk (01 13 58)
Victor Valladares was called to speak and voiced concerns about employees of Zodiac Aerospace and
Rainbow Environmental parking daily on Emerald, Cypress, Barton and Queens, making it difficult for
the Oakview neighborhood residents to find parking He stated support for parking permits and painting
some curbs red to create a safer environment near the area school (01 18 10)
Oscar Rodriguez invited participation in the Tools for Schools Oakview Community Fundraiser at
Wahoo's Fish Tacos on Warner Avenue to benefit Oakview, Westmont and Lakeview schools on
August 29th from 4-7 p m (01 20 48)
Chuck Johnson was called to speak and voiced his opposition to Administrative Items No 16 - Select a
Developer for the Redevelopment of Rodgers Senior Center Site for residential development
(01 21 58)
Can Swan was called to speak and voiced opposition to Administrative Items No 16 - Select a
Developer for the Redevelopment of Rodgers Senior Center Site for residential development,
opposition to Administrative Items No 18 - Renewal of the U S Export -Import Bank reauthorization,
and opposition to Item No 13 on the August 3, 2015 agenda regarding Council's vote to accept HUD
grants (01 24 48)
Scot Campbell was called to speak and voiced his support of the recent equestrian event and shared
his concerns regarding the non-agendized item of keeping the Huntington Harbour fuel dock open and
available (01 28 04)
Dianne Thompson, Chamber of Commerce, Co -Chair of Government Affairs Committee, was called to
speak and voiced support of Agenda Item No 18 - Renewal of the U S Export -Import Bank
reauthorization (01 30 03)
Alberto Sandoval, Boeing Company Government Relations Manager, was called to speak, submitted a
letter and voiced support of Agenda Item No 18 - Renewal of the U S Export -Import Bank
reauthorization (01 31 31)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS AND ALL AB 1234 DISCLOSURE
REPORTING
Mayor Pro Tern Katapodis reported attending the OCTA Board meeting and OCTA Transit Committee
meeting
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
Page 7 of 16
Councilmember Posey reported attending the Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Lucero
Vineyards and Winery, as well as the Chamber of Commerce AM Connect Breakfast and gave the State
of the City address {
Councilmember Delgleize reported attending Orange County Business Council (OCBC) Chairman's
Leadership Breakfast and the OC Veterans Advisory Council meeting
Mayor Hardy reported attending the Human Relations Task Force meeting where she was the speaker
The mission of this Task Force is to promote and celebrate diversity in the community, and there are
currently two vacant positions on this volunteer committee
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Chief Patrick McIntosh provided an overview of Fire Department services.
Fire Department Chief Patrick McIntosh provided an overview of Fire services via a PowerPoint
presentation entitled Huntington Beach Fire Department that included the following titled slides
Mission Statement, Huntington Beach Fire Department A Class 1 Fire Department, Fire Department
Profile, Fire Department Profile Resources, Marine Safety Division, Marine Safety Profile, Fire
Department Regionalization, Fire Department Joint Powers Arrangement, Training Facilities,
Hazardous Matenals Response, The Department Focus, Public Education, Emergency Services, Fire
Prevention, Fire Total Calls for Service 2014, Marine Safety Total Calls for Service 2014, Junior
Lifeguard Program, FireMed Program, and Looking Forward
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Hardy pulled Consent Items 2 & 11, Councilmember O'Connell pulled Consent Item 3
2. Continued to September 8, 2015: Approve and adopt minutes
Mayor Hardy asked to continue this item to the September 8, 2015, meeting to allow time for
clarification of a request made by a speaker during Public Comments to amend the minutes
A motion was made by Hardy, second Delgleize to continue the review and approval of the City
Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes dated August 3, 2015, as written and on file
in the office of the City Clerk to September 8, 2015
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
3. Approved the Three -Year Goals and Strategic Objectives as developed at the July 13,
2015 Strategic Planning Session
Councilmember O'Connell pulled the item to ask how the Police Department plans to respond to
increased crimes in the City City Manager Fred Wilson responded that the Police Chief will provide a
review of services that is expected to address Councilmember concerns at the next meeting
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
Page 8 of 16
A motion was made by O'Connell, second Posey to approve the Three -Year Goals and Strategic
Objectives as developed at the Strategic Planning Session held on July 13, 2015
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
4. Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of a
construction contract with PTM General Engineering Service, Inc. in the amount of $130,105, for
the traffic signal modification at the intersection of Bolsa Chica Street and Bolsa Avenue, CC-
1485; appropriated $36,000 from the Proposition 42 undesignated fund balance; and, authorized
fifteen (15) percent in change orders
A motion was made by Katapodis, second Delgleize to accept the lowest responsive and responsible
bid submitted by PTM General Engineering Service, Inc, in the amount of $130,105, and, authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney, and,
appropriate $35,000 from the Proposition 42 undesignated fund balance, and, authorize the Director of
Public Works to execute change orders not to exceed a total of 15 percent of the contract construction
costs or $19,516
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
5. Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of a
construction contract with Nobest Incorporated in the amount of $660,601 for the Residential
Tree Petition Street Improvements, CC-1604
A motion was made by Katapodis, second Delgleize to accept the lowest responsive and responsible
base bid submitted by Nobest Incorporated in the amount of $650,501, and, authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
6. Awarded and authorized execution of a construction contract in the amount of $260,000
to Nu -Line Technologies for the FY 2014/16 Sewer Rehabilitation Project, CC-1606
A motion was made by Katapodis, second Delgleize to accept the lowest responsive and responsible
bid submitted by Nu -Line Technologies in the amount of $250,000, and, authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
Page 9 of 16
NOES None
7. Adopted Resolution No. 2015-41 approving plans and specifications for the County of
Orange Talbert Valley Channel Debris and Litter Collection System
A motion was made by Katapodis, second Delgleize to adopt Resolution No 2015-41, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving Construction of the Talbert Valley Channel
Debris and Litter Collection System (Facility D01/D02) to be funded by the Orange County Flood
Control District and Miocean Foundation "
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
8. Approved Sole Source Procurement Request with Delta Engineering Sales, LLC, for
purchase of Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) equipment that utilize water meters that
automatically transmit water usage readings
A motion was made by Katapodis, second Delgleize to approve Sole Source Procurement Request with
Delta Engineering Sales, LLC, for the purchase of Advanced Meter Infrastructure equipment
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
9. Approved and authorized execution of Professional Services Contract with Walker
Parking Consultants in the amount of $163,700 for the Main Promenade Parking Structure
A motion was made by Katapodis, second Delgleize to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute "Professional Services Contract Between The City of Huntington Beach and Walker Parking
Consultants For The Main Promenade Parking Structure" in the amount of $163,700
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
10. Approved modifications to the At Will Employment Agreement for Ambulance Operator
personnel in the Huntington Beach Fire Department reflecting changes due to City Attorney
Legal Review, Statutory and Regulatory Updates
A motion was made by Katapodis, second Delgleize to approve a modified At Will Employment
Agreement form for Ambulance Operator personnel in the Huntington Beach Fire Department
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
Page 10 of 16
NOES None
11. Approved as Amended Item Continued from August 3, 2015: As recommended by the
Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), approved request for City Council authorization
to send letters to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) regarding the 1-405 HOT
Lanes, and to the Orange County Water District (OCWD) regarding the Poseidon Desalination
Plant
Mayor Hardy pulled the item to recommend striking the following two sentences in the letter to the
OCWD regarding the Poseidon Desalination Plant
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Mayor Pro Tern Katapodis voiced his support of this change
A motion was made by Hardy, second Katapodis to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the
City of Huntington Beach to the Orange County Transportation Authority regarding ingress and egress
from the 1-405 HOT Lanes, and, authorize the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City of Huntington
Beach to the Orange County Water District regarding anticipated revenues to the City of Huntington
Beach as outlined in the agreements between the City of Huntington Beach and Poseidon for the
proposed desalination plant, as amended to remove language from the Poseidon letter.
"However, we do realize that all Orange County Groundwater Basin pumpers would receive the
benefit of an increased Basin Pumping Percentage. We will continue to monitor the impacts that
this will have on pumpers as the cost of the various distribution system options are developed."
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
12. Adopted Ordinance No. 4067 implementing Assembly Bill 2188, Expedited Permit
Process for Small Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Approved for introduction August 3, 2016, Vote: 7-0
A motion was made by Katapodis, second Delgleize to adopt Ordinance No 4067, "An Ordinance of
the City of Huntington Beach Adding Chapter 17 61 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding
Expedited Permitting Procedures for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems "
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
PUBLIC HEARING
(The number [hh mm ss] following the speaker's comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived audio located at http //www surfcity-hb org/government/agendas/ )
Mayor Hardy announced that Items 13 and 14 would be held concurrently
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
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13. Public Hearing held - adopted Resolution No. 2015-43 approving an Annual Assessment
within the Huntington Beach, Auto Dealers Association Business Improvement District (BID) for
Fiscal Year 2015-2016
14. Continued with Public Hearing closed to September 8, 2015 the request to consider
adoption of Resolution No. 2015-44 approving an Annual Assessment within the Huntington
Beach Downtown Business Improvement District (HBDBID) for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; and,
authorize $20,000 appropriation
City Manager Wilson introduced Duran Villegas, Real Estate and Project Manager, Business
Development, who made a PowerPoint presentation entitled Renewal Process and Public Hearing that
included the following titled slides Written Protests, Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Association 2015-
2016 BID Renewal, BID Members, Proposed 2015-2016 Budget and Goals, Recommended Action,
Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District Renewal, 2015-2016 Downtown BID,
Proposed Assessments for 2015-2016, Downtown BID Boundary, Proposed 2015-2016 Budget and
Goals, and Recommendation Action
Mayor Hardy opened the Public Hearing for Items 13 and 14
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, for Public Hearing Item No 14, Assistant City Clerk Robin
Estanislau announced supplemental communications received by the City Clerk's Office following
distribution of the Council agenda packet An e-mail communication received from Rod Sterud,
Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District (HBDBID) member, opposing the item
Assistant City Clerk Estanislau proceeded to read a statement describing BID protest procedures
Susan Welfringer, Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District (HBDBID) Manager,
was called to speak and voiced support for Public Hearing Item No 14 - Approve an Annual
Assessment within the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year
2015-2016 She also announced upcoming events in Downtown Huntington Beach (01 58 43)
Steve Grabowski, President, HBDBID, was called to speak and voiced support for Public Hearing Item
No 14 - Approve an Annual Assessment within the Huntington Beach Downtown Business
Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 (02 01 20)
With no one else present to speak, Mayor Hardy closed the Public Hearings
For the Auto Dealer BID, Assistant City Clerk Estanislau reported zero protests were received and the
percentage of assessments was zero percent, or zero of the $101,520 projected amount
For the Downtown BID, Assistant City Clerk Estanislau reported one protest of the 282 businesses in
the BID boundary was received, and the percentage of assessments protested was 0005%, or $60 00
of the $110,000 projected assessment amount
Councilmember O'Connell voiced concern that some in the community have questioned the legality of
how the BIDs were setup and he asked the City Attorney to look into this He further requested an
audited financial statement for the Downtown BID, adding that he would like to see return on
investment (ROI) information included in the future
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
Page 12 of 16
Councilmember Peterson voiced support for the Auto Dealer BID, but questioned administration costs
for the Downtown BID,,indicating that he would oppose the Downtown BID item due to lack of audited
financials
Councilmember Posey voiced his concerns with lack of detailed financials for the Downtown BID He
questioned how business owners become BID members and how they get out if they choose to
Mayor Hardy confirmed with staff that the City receives a monthly detailed budget, and voiced her
support of both the Downtown and Auto Dealers BIDs
Susan Welfringer and Steve Grabowski responded to questions and stated they will provide additional
financials as soon as possible Steve Grabowski stated that past financial information could probably
be available the next day and apologized for not providing all the details that the Council expected
Councilmember Posey stated that the Auto Dealers BID has specific goals and objectives and has
tracked increased sales (sales tax to the City) and he would like to see the same model used by the
Downtown BID
Councilmember Sullivan expressed support for Item 14, stating his opinion that if they weren't
successful there would be more than one business protesting He also concurred that future reports
should include more financial details
A motion was made by Katapodis, second Sullivan to approve Public Hearing Item No 13 by adopting
City Council Resolution No 2015-43, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Approving an Annual Assessment Within the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Association Business
Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 "
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
A motion was made by Delgleize, second Posey to continue with Public Hearing closed to
September 8, 2015 to receive a detailed budget report Public Hearing Item No 14 - Consider
adoption of Resolution No 2015-44 approving an Annual Assessment within the Huntington Beach
Downtown Business Improvement District (HBDBID) for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, and, authorize $20,000
appropriation
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES Katapodis, Hardy, and Sullivan
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
15. Accepted the Sewer Service Fund Performance Audit for Fiscal Year 2014-15 and
suspended the annual Consumer Price Index adjustment of the Sewer Service Charges
for Fiscal Year 2015-16
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
August 17, 2015
Page 13 of 16
A motion was made by Sullivan, second O'Connell to accept the Sewer Service Fund Performance
Audit for Fiscal Year 2014-15 as presented, and, suspend the Annual CPI Adjustment of Sewer Service
Charges for Fiscal Year 2015-16
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
16. Selected Shea Homes as Developer for the Redevelopment of Rodgers Senior Center
Site; and, authorized staff to negotiate an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Shea
Homes for residential development
City Manager Fred Wilson provided a quick summary of background details, processes and dates for
the item, explaining that originally there were two developers (Shea Homes and Woodbridge Pacific
Group) to be considered by City Council this evening However, at 4 00 p m today, Ed Mountford,
representing Woodbridge Pacific Group, officially withdrew their proposal Therefore the Council will
see only the presentation by Shea Homes
Bob Yoder, Shea Homes representative, provided a PowerPoint presentation entitled Redevelopment
of Michael E Rodgers Seniors' Center Slte which included the following titled slides Our Team, Our
Consultants, Why Shea Homes and Team, The Shea Difference, Portfolio Examples, Prellminary
Project Slte Plan, Preliminary Project Perspective, Street Perspective at 17th, Street Perspective 17th
and Pecan, Street Perspective Park at 17th and Orange, Street Perspective at 17th, Parks Targeted for
Improvements, Buy Local, Shea Homes Is Committed to a Transparent, Collaborative Outreach
Process, The Campaign, Community Outreach/CEQA/Campalgn Key Milestones and Actions, and Why
our Measure C Campaign will Succeed
Mayor Hardy voiced concerns about how affordable housing would be incorporated into the project
Mr Yoder responded that Shea Homes anticipates an in -lieu fee to meet the requirement
City Manager Wilson summarized the land purchase offer of a payment of $14,600,000 at the
conclusion of the project Discussion ensued on the ENA negotiation process, and whether ENA
money would be nonrefundable if Measure C failed
Councilmember Delgleize asked for more information on benefits to the City, and questioned the
transparency process for this project City Manager Wilson explained that costs for the EIR process is
on the shoulders of the developer Staff confirmed the CEQA process must be completed before the
Measure C vote by the people, so the voters will be aware of the environmental impacts
Councilmember Sullivan stated that the Measure C process is to inform the public about what is
planned for the land and the best informer is the developer
Councilmember Posey stated that the land sale amount of nearly $15,000,000 will go a long way to pay
the Parks unfunded deferred maintenance of nearly $20,000,000, and he supports the
recommendation
Councilmember O'Connell stated support for the item and likes the fact that the developer plans to buy
and shop locally for this project, and that park improvements are included
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Mayor Pro Tern Katapodis explained that the project will be a Measure C vote, that the public will make
the decision, and that the park being included makes it seem like a good solution ,
Councilmember Peterson voiced concerns about the City stipulating how the money is used, adding
that in his opinion it should be the responsibility of the developer to do community outreach to
determine citizen recommendations
City Attorney Gates reminded Council that the item only directs staff to negotiate the next steps at this
time which is the Environmental Impact Report, and then putting it on the ballot He described
comments and presentation material as conjecture at this time, explaining that only in the future will
specifics be known, and following the Measure C process will ensure that the City is not advocating nor
taking a position on this project
Mayor Hardy asked if the developer could drop out of the process after the EIR, and whether or not the
City would be liable for any clean-up that may be necessary City Manager Wilson responded that
most contracts have a 30-day exit clause City Attorney Gates added that these types of issues are
open to negotiation, and assured Council that the City will be well protected
Mayor Hardy stated she will not support changing parkland to residential use, explaining that while it
may take years for the City to have the funds to create a proper park on this site, if homes are built the
site, it will never become a proper park
A motion was made by Katapodis, second Sullivan to select Shea Homes to enter into an Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement for the residential development of the Rodgers Senior Center site, and, direct
staff to negotiate an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Shea Homes.
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES Hardy
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
17. Approved for introduction Ordinance No. 4068 adding section 13.48.075 to the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) prohibiting feeding, disturbing or physical contact
with wildlife on City property
A motion was made by Sullivan, second Katapodis to after the City Clerk reads by title, approve for
introduction Ordinance No 4068, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Adding Section
13 48 075 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Parks " The motion carried by the
following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, and Peterson
NOES None
OUT OF ROOM Delgleize
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COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
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18. Item Submitted by Councilmember O'Connell Approved - Recommendation for City
Council to take action in support of the renewal of the U. S. Export -Import Bank and authorize
the Mayor and the City's Federal Legislative Representative to advocate for the Bank's
reauthorization
Councilmember O'Connell recapped his proposal with some historical facts and statistics and stated his
opinion that there is a local benefit through the U S Export -Import Bank
Councilmember Peterson voiced his opinion this is a Federal issue, and City Council shouldn't be
setting precedence by getting involved, stating there are private options available for funding
Councilmember Posey supported Councilmember O'Connell's recommendation, and also believes local
businesses can benefit
Councilmember Delgleize voiced support for the item and stated her opinion that all politics are local
Mayor Pro Tem Katapodis sees both sides of the issue but ultimately feels local businesses benefit He
further stated there should be a stipulation that 20% of local businesses benefit
Mayor Hardy stated she has already written a letter in support of U S Export -Import Bank because of
the benefits to local businesses, so she will be supporting the item
A motion was made by O'Connell, second Hardy to approve a City position of support for congressional
reauthorization of the U S Export -Import Bank, and, authorize the Mayor and the City's federal
representative to advocate in support
The motion carried by the following vote
AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, and Delgleize
NOES Peterson
19. Item Submitted by Councilmember Peterson Approved - Direct the City Manager to
provide at the September 8, 2015 City Council meeting a Meet and Confer Report
Councilmember Peterson stated he brought the item forward to clarify when Council expects City
Manager Wilson to report back to Council on this issue City Manager Wilson acknowledged the
clarification this item provides for an Open Session presentation
A motion was made by Peterson, second Sullivan to direct the City Manager to provide at the Open
Session City Council Meeting on September 8, 2015, the results of the meet and confer process that,
the City engaged in with all bargaining units The report should include the status of the meet and
confer process and the results„for all bargaining units, for all five (5) elements of the proposed
ordinance, as reflected in the Councilmember Item of August 3, 2015
The motion carried by the following vote
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AYES Posey, O'Connell, Katapodis, Hardy, Sullivan, Delgleize, and Peterson
NOES None
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Posey suggested that City Manager Wilson and Public Works Director Travis Hopkins
be thinking about ways to alert City residents about potential El Nino storms -- specifically sand bags
and overflow issues He also questioned if City water bills can show percentage of savings to make it
easier for residents to track the results of their efforts to reduce water usage
Councilmember O'Connell reported attending the Chamber of Commerce AM Connect Breakfast, the
Junior Lifeguard Graduation Ceremony, the OC Veterans Advisory Council Meeting, Sand Dollars of
Huntington Beach Luncheon and the OCBC Chairman's Leadership Breakfast
Councilmember Delgleize reported attending the Eagle Scout Award presentation on behalf of Mayor
Hardy to honor her nephew, Alex Delgleize
Councilmember Sullivan reported attending the OC Veterans Advisory Council Meeting, the OC Senior
Citizens Advisory Council, and the Huntington Beach Public Library 40th Anniversary Art Show
Opening Reception
Mayor Pro Tern Katapodis reported attending a special Southern California Association of
Governments meeting as well as an OCTA meeting
Mayor Hardy reported attending the Planning Committee meeting for the H B Reads Program Expect
an announcement soon on the book selected for the upcoming year Mayor Hardy also attended the
Sand Dollars of Huntington Beach Luncheon, the OC Veterans Advisory Council Meeting, and the
Junior Lifeguard Graduation Ceremony
ADJOURNMENT - 9 33 PM
Adjournment to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public
Financing Authority is Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 4 00 PM in Room B- , Civic Center, 2000 Main
Street, Huntington Beach, California
City rk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Secretary of the Public Financing Authority
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk -Secretary
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