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City Council/Public Financing Authority Regular, and
Housing Authority, Parking Authority, and Successor Agency Special Meeting
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, December 19, 2016
6:00 PM - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
A video recording of the 6:00 PM portion of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
www.surfcity-hb.orcilgovernment/agendas/
6:00 PM — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Prior to calling the meeting to order, the City Attorney announced that Closed Session Item Nos. 1 and 2
were being pulled from the agenda. With no one signed up to speak during Public Comments, it was
announced that the meeting would be called to order at 6:00 PM.
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6:00 PM -- COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY AND THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH HOUSING
AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY, AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH — 6:00 PM
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ROLL CALL.
Present: . O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Mayor Pro Tern Posey
INVOCATION — Led by Emrah Erduran of the Pacifica Institute and 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 Delgleize called on Victoria Alberty to present the Adoptable Pet of the Month, Rock, a 10-year old
Chihuahua/Terrier mix. Check out www.waggintrails.org for more information about adoptable pets.
Mayor Delgleize called on Edison High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team and Coach Matt Skolnik to
present commendations to the Division I CIF Champs.
Mayor Delgleize presented a commendation to 18-year old Nathan Young for his recent heroic actions to
save a surfer in distress. Nathan was congratulated for his courage and selfless actions.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Received After Agenda Distribution) — None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) — 8 Speakers
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.
Scott McGuire was called to speak and shared some of the challenges that Great Glory Massage is
having in meeting City codes. Mayor Delgleize asked Mr. McGuire to complete a blue card for staff
follow-up. (00:14:51)
Shirley Dettloff, former City Planning Commissioner, Councilmember and Mayor, one of the authors of
the Human Dignity Statement, founder of the Human Relations Taskforce and the Interfaith Council, was
called to speak. Mrs. Dettloff congratulated Councilmember elect Semeta and Brenden, and asked that
every Councilmember review the Human Dignity Statement which, among other things, states that all
community members should be treated with respect. She also requested that the document once
residing on the wall in the Council Chambers be returned as a reminder of its importance. (00:17:54)
Ralph Bauer was called to speak and reaffirmed the comments of Mrs. Dettloff. He shared several
experiences in his life that helped to develop his belief that all people should be treated with respect
regardless of whether they are your ethnicity or worship as you do. (00:21:07)
Mark Currie, representing the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council, was called to speak and
reminded everyone that words have power. Mr. Currie asked that all public officials review the Human
Dignity Statement and the Charter for Compassion. (00:23:31)
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Peggy Price, representing the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council, was called to speak and
expressed appreciation for all kinds of humanity who choose to live in or visit Huntington Beach. The
Interfaith Council encourages open dialogue and learning from each other. Rev. Price encouraged
public officials to review the Human Dignity Statement and the Charter for Compassion. (00:26:43)
Victor Valladares, Oak View ComUNIDAD, was called to speak and thanked Mayor Delgleize for
attending the Oak View Task Force meeting last week. He asked for a translator for Task Force
meetings to empower those community members who have yet to master the English language, and
expressed a desire for a sub -committee which could report quarterly about Oak View issues to the Task
Force. (00:29:51)
Kurt Smetana was called to speak and asked for further details on Consent Calendar Item 5, the Bolsa
Chica Wetlands project, relating to water quality. Regarding Consent Calendar Item 6, he offered his
opinion that water well construction at this time may not be fiscally responsible due to the drought and
high costs for water. For Consent Calendar Item 7, he inquired as to whether there had been any
incidents which triggered the Police Department Lobby Security project. (00:31:39)
Tom Stewart was called to speak and expressed concern about a letter received by his elderly sister
from the Water Department informing her of a $400 balance that remains unpaid from nearly 13 months
ago when her home was destroyed by fire. Mayor Delgeize requested that he complete a blue card so
that staff can respond. (00:33:14)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE —APPOINTMENTS — LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Approved as amended City Council Boards and Commissions' Liaison Appointments
A motion was made by Hardy, second Posey to approve the Boards and Commissions Appointments List
as presented by Mayor Delgleize, as amended to substitute Hardy for Brenden on the Southeast
Area Committee. (The City Clerk certifies that FPPC Form 806 "Agency Report of Public Official
Appointments" which is used to report additional compensation that officials receive when appointing
themselves to positions on committees, boards or commissions of a public agency, special district and
joint powers agency or authority was posted to the City's website according to law prior to this vote.)
The amended motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
Councilmember Peterson announced the appointment of David Cicerone to the Public Works
Commission; Clem Dominguez to the Planning Commission; and, Mike Massie to Citizen's Participation
Advisory Board (CPAB).
Councilmember Brenden announced the appointment of Michael Grant to the Planning Commission;
Joseph Mulvihill to the Public Works Commission; Joe Carchio to the Community Services Commission;
Donna Traversi to the Citizen's Participation Advisory Board; and, Rob Sternberg to the Investment
Advisory Board.
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Councilmember Semeta announced the appointment of Pat Garcia to the Planning Commission; Ron
Sterud to the Finance Commission; Bill Larkin to the Public Works Commission; and, Krista Sterud to the
Community Services Commission.
Mayor Delgleize announced the appointment of Janis Mantini to the Community Services Commission.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Fred Wilson provided a PowerPoint presentation entitled Huntington Beach City Hall
Holiday Closures that addressed the following topics: Holiday Street Sweeping/Trash Schedule, Holiday
Library/Community Services, and Holiday Community Services Schedule.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In response to a comment made during Public Comments from Mr. Smetana regarding Consent Item No.
7 - Police Department Lobby Security project, Councilmember Peterson explained that this is a project
which has been saved for, is using grant funds, and in the end will save the City money.
2. Approved and adopted minutes
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to review and adopt the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes dated December 5, 2016, and the City Council special meeting
minutes dated December 12, 2016, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, and Peterson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Semeta, and Brenden
3. Received and filed City Clerk's Quarterly listing of Contracts filed in the City Clerk's office
between July 1, 2016, and September 30, 2016
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to receive and file the "List of Contracts approved by
Department Heads and Submitted to the Office of the City Clerk During the Period of July 1, 2016,
through September 30, 2016."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
4. Received and filed the Maddy Act Local Appointments List— 2017 (terms on City boards,
commissions, and committees which expire in 2017). This list informs the public of
openings and vacancies based on 2017 expiration of current members' terms
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to receive and file the Maddy Act Local Appointments
List 2017 showing vacancies which will occur on City boards, commissions and committees in the year
2017, and direct the City Clerk to post the list at official posting locations (Civic Center, Huntington
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Central Library, and Main Street Library). Copies of the Maddy Act Local Appointments List - 2017 will
also be posted at all branch libraries, and on the City`s website.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
5. Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of a
construction contract with Paulus Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $148,790 for the 8-
Inch Water Main Extension Project on State Lands at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, CC-1389
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to accept the lowest responsive and responsible base
bid submitted by Paulus Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $148,790; 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: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
6. Approved appropriation of funds, accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid,
and authorized execution of a construction contract with Best Drilling and Pump Inc. in the
amount of $2,456,706 for the Water Well No. 1 Drilling Project, CC-1517 and Water Well No.
14 Drilling Project, CC-1518
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to appropriate $250,000 from the undesignated Water
Master Plan Fund (507) balance to Business unit 50791030.82100 for Well No. 1; and, appropriate
$1,100,000 from the undesignated Water Master Plan Fund (507) balance to Business unit
50791031.82100 for Well No. 14; and, accept the lowest responsive and responsible base bid submitted
by the Best Drilling and Pump Inc., in the amount of $2,456,705; 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: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
7. Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of a
construction contract with JRH Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $661,667 for
Police Department Lobby Security and Limited ADA Improvements, MSC-510 and MSC-515
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid
submitted by JRH Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $661,667; and, authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
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and Successor Agency Special Minutes
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8. Adopted Resolution No. 2016-86 delegating authority for execution of Special Utility
Easement Agreements for Sewer and/or Storm Drain purposes
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to adopt Resolution No. 2016-85, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing the Delegation of Authority For the Execution of
Special Utility Easement Agreement for Sewer and/or Storm Drain Purposes" to the Director of Public
Works and/or City Engineer.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
9. Adopted Resolution No. 2016-88 approving the Pay Schedule for Part -Time Non -
Permanent and Non -Classified Employees effective January 1, 2017
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to adopt Resolution No. 2016-88, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Pay Schedule for Part -Time Non -Permanent
and Non -Classified Employees Effective January 1, 2017."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
10. Adopted Resolution No. 2016-91 approving the salary and benefits for the elected City
Clerk
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to adopt Resolution No. 2016-91, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Salary and Benefits for the Elected City
Clerk."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
11. Adopted Resolution No. 2016-76 amending the City's Classification Plan by adding the
Classification of Senior Trial Counsel
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to adopt Resolution No. 2016-76, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the City's Classification Plan by Adding the
Classification of Senior Trial Counsel."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
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12. Approved extension for the update to the City of Huntington Beach General Plan contract
with Michael Baker International, formerly Pacific Municipal Consultants, DBA PMC
through October 6, 2017; and, authorized execution of Contract Amendment No.1
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to approve an extension for the update to the City of
Huntington Beach General Plan contract between Michael Baker International from October 7, 2016, to
October 6, 2017; and, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Amendment No. 1 to Professional
Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Michael Baker International, Inc. (formerly
Pacific Municipal Consultants, dba PMC, an S-California Corporation) to Prepare a Comprehensive
Update of the City of Huntington Beach General Plan" for this extension in a form approved by the City
Attorney.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
13. Approved and authorized execution of a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the State
of California, Department of Transportation, a Special Utility Easement Agreement and
License Agreement with Beach Promenade LLC for the Beach Promenade project located
at the southeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Atlanta Avenue
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the "Landscape Maintenance Agreement within State Highway Right of Way on Route 39 Within
the City of Huntington Beach" for the Beach Promenade project; and, approve and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute and record the "License Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and
Beach Promenade, LLC, to Provide Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping improvements in the
Public Right -of -Way" for the Beach Promenade project; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the "Special Utility Easement Agreement" between the City of Huntington Beach and
Beach Promenade, LLC for the Beach Promenade project; and, authorize the City Clerk to record the
Special Utility Easement Agreement for the Beach Promenade project with the Orange County Recorder.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
14. Approved modifications to the Ambulance Operator Employment Agreement reflecting
changes related to the California Minimum Wage effective January 1, 2017
A motion was made by Peterson, second Hardy to approve modifications to the At Will Ambulance
Operator Employment Agreement reflecting changes related to the California Minimum Wage effective
January 1, 2017.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember,Brenden reported attending the Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at 24.Hour
Fitness, the Calvary Chapel of the Harbor's Annual Christmas Carol production, the Huntington Beach
Fire Department Retirement Reception for Division Chief Eric Engberg and Battalion Chief Mike
McClanahan, the Huntington Beach Police Department Retirement Celebration, the Shop With A Cop
event with 36 officers participating, and he reminded everyone of the Surf City Splash event on New
Year's Day.
Mayor Delgleize reported attending the International Celebration of Christmas - Live Nativity Play at Old
World Village.
ADJOURNMENT—At6:48 PM to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City
Council/Public Financing Authority on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 4:00 PM in the Civic Center Council
Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
The City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting of January 3, 2017 has been cancelled.
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