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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-20Minutes City Council/Public Financing Authority City of Huntington Beach Monday, November 20, 2017 4:00 PM - Council Chambers 6:00 PM - Council Chambers Civic Center, 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 A video recording of the 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM portion of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at www.su rfeity-h b.o rglgovern mentlagendasl Based on the limited amount of time needed to cover items in Study Session and Closed Session, the meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM. 4:30 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER — 4:31 PM ROLL CALL Present: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution) Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental communications that were received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet: Study Session #1: PowerPoint communication entitled Community Development Department Major Projects Update. PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION I CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3 Minute Time Limit) — None STUDY SESSION 1. Major projects update provided by the Community Development Department City Manager Wilson introduced Planning Manager Jane James who presented a PowerPoint communication entitled Community Development Department Major Projects Update with slides entitled: Major Projects, PCH Mixed Use, Main & Orange Mixed Use, Sea Dance Residential, Ocean Breeze Senior Apartments, Ellis Ave Multi -Family, Gothard Townhomes, Holly Townhomes, Windward Specific Plan, Subaru Dealership, Warner Dale Square, Magnolia Tank Farm (Shopofo, Autumn Care Assisted Living, Ascon, Rofael Marina and Caretaker Facility, Dubar/Ellis Goldenwest Specific Plan, General Project Updates, Under Construction (2), Website Information, and Questions? RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION ITEM NOS. 3-8 — 4:50 PM Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 2 of 13 A motion was made by O'Connell, second Semeta to proceed to Closed Session for Item Nos. 3 — B. With no objections, the motion passed. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S) 2. Mayor Delgleize Announced: Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Council takes this opportunity to publicly introduce and identify designated labor negotiator, City Manager Fred Wilson, who will be participating in today's Closed Session discussions regarding labor negotiations with: Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association (POA), Police Management Association (PMA), Municipal Employees' Association (MEA) and Management Employees' Organization (MEO). CLOSED SESSION 3. Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) the City Council recessed into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding potential litigation. Number of cases, three (3). 4. 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: Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association (POA), Police Management Association (PMA), Municipal Employees' Association (MEA) and Management Employees' Organization (MEO). 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: Orange County Employees Association I Huntington Beach Management Employees Organization v. City of Huntington Beach; PERB UPC Case No. LA-CE-1103-M. 6. 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 Firefighters' Association, Local 3354 v. City of Huntington Beach; PERB UPC Case No. LA-CE-1105-M. 7. 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: City of Huntington Beach v. Randy Wooten, et al., OCSC Case No. 30-2016-00848029. 8. 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: City of Huntington Beach v. Surf City Beach Cottages, LP, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2016-00874885. 6:00 PM — COUNCIL CHAMBERS RECONVENED CITY COUNCILIPUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING -- 6:09 PM ROLL CALL Present: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson Absent: None Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 3 of 13 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilmember Hardy INVOCATION — Deacon Tom Concitis of St. Mary's by the Sea Roman Catholic Parish 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. CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -- None AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS Mayor Delgleize called on Victoria Alberty to present the Adoptable Pet of the Month. A representative of German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County (GSROC) brought Renata, a three-year old rescue who is healthy and ready for adoption. Further details can be found at www.gsroc.org or www.waggintrails.org. Also, details for GSROC's "12 Bars of Charity Pub Crawl Fundraiser" on December 16th can be found on their website. Ms. Alberty announced there will be a pet adoption event at 5th and PCH on December 9th. Mayor Delgleize called on Sister City Association Board Chairman Frank Nakabayashi who provided a report on the recent Goodwill Exchange Trip to Anjo, Japan. Mr. Nakabayashi reported that 32 people from Huntington Beach, including three Council Members, made this trip. Sister City Association Vice President, Don MacAllister, shared that this was a special trip for him and Bob Mandic as they represented Huntington Beach 35 years ago when the original agreement was made. One highlight of the trip was meeting the CFO of the Japanese Olympic Team for 2020 and being taken to the black sand beach where the surfing competition will take place. Mayor Delgleize, who stayed in the home of Mayor Gaku of Anjo, reported how much using Google Translate assisted in communicating with Mayor Gaku's wife who spoke no English. Councilmember Semeta expressed appreciation to be representing Huntington Beach, and the USA, while visiting the site of the first 2020 Olympic surfing event in Japan. Councilmember Peterson expressed thanks to the Sister City Association for their work through the years, and shared that the 2020 Olympic representatives were invited to visit Huntington Beach to see surfing competitions first-hand. Dave Shenkman shared that two custom kites were created for this trip. Everyone from both delegations signed both kites, and one was left in Anjo and the other returned to Huntington Beach. Chris Cole expressed appreciation to the City Council and Community Services Director Janeen Laudenback for their support of the Sister City Association and the self -funded delegate trip. Kelly Miller with Visit Huntington Beach stated appreciation for the Mayor and Councilmembers Semeta and Peterson's participation in this trip, which opened doors and made it possible for the delegation to visit the site of the 2020 Olympic surfing competition. Mayor Delgleiize called on Community Services Manager Chris Slama and Human Services Senior Supervisor Randy Pesquelra who welcomed Huntington Beach Council on Aging President Ed Pinchiff to present the City with the Senior Center in Central Park Visionary funds. Manager Slama introduced representatives of the Council on Aging (COA) which has supported the City in enhancing the quality of life.for older adults since 1973. Huntington Beach COA was and is a major supporter of the new Senior Center in the Park, and Supervisor Pesqueira presented a check in the amount of $228,256 for future programs and services. President Pinchiff stated that in the next 20 years, the aging population will double, creating a tremendous need for programs and services. HBCOA's goal is to support services and programs that will help senior citizens to age healthy and with dignity. Mayor Delgleize thanked the HBCOA Board for their dedication and hard work to help create a place where senior citizens can thrive. Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 4 of 13 ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution) Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental communications that were received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet: City Manager's Report: Item No. 1 - A PowerPoint communication entitled Police Department Update, submitted by Chief Handy Consent Calendar: Item No. 7 - A PowerPoint communication entitled Resolution No. 2017--50 Small Cell License Agreement Template, submitted by the Business Development Department Item No. 8 - Email communications regarding Resolution No. 2017-52 establishing Permit Parking District W" affecting residents on Atlanta Avenue frontage road between Schooner Lane and Bastia Lane received from: Nancy Allen and Paul Kinsley Item No. 11 - Interoffice communication regarding Insurance Waiver Request for Philips Lighting North America Corporation received from Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Director of Business Development Item No. 11 - A PowerPoint communication entitled Philips Smart Poles received from the Business Development Department PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) —4 Speakers The number jhh:mm:ssj following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in the archived video located at http://www.suricity-hb.orglgovemmentlagendas. John Briscoe was called to speak and stated his opinions on his lawsuit against the City, which was adjudicated on November 15, 2017, in his favor. (00:43:09) Barbara Haynes, Co -Founder, Huntington Beach Public Art Alliance, was called to speak and thanked the City Council for their support of the recent Dumpsters on Parade effort. Ms. Haynes also announced the upcoming Find the Elf — Celebrate the Holidays Downtown contest for children 12 and younger, and expressed appreciation to the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District (HBDBID) for covering the expenses for this contest. (00:46:23) Shayna Lathus, a resident of Huntington Beach for more than 20 years, a teacher and small business owner, was called to speak and expressed her gratitude to the few who did the right thing at the last City Council meeting. Ms. Lathus also expressed her disappointment to realize that the local government seems to represent a small group of people within the City, and asked that they consider more carefully in the future. (00:47:54) Leslie Daigle, representing Verizon Wireless, was called to speak and voiced support for Consent Calendar Item No. 7, Part A., regarding Resolution No. 2017-50 approving a Small Cell Site License Agreement Template, and asked that Council delay action on Part B, regarding the annual lease rates. Ms. Daigle stated that Verizon would like to see the City establish a framework for negotiating annual lease rates with wireless carriers. (00:49:43) COUNCIL COMMITTEE — APPOINTMENTS — LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 5 of 13 Mayor Pro Tem Posey reported meeting with members of the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association (POA) and Police Management Association (PMA), and attending Vector Control Board and Budget Committee meetings which increased reserves by $330,000 to keep the fund realistic. He reminded everyone that the rainy season is upon us, and discussed the importance of not letting moisture collect to help prohibit mosquitoes from laying eggs. He was pleased to report that Huntington Beach had no cases of West Nile virus in the May to November trappings. Councilmember Brenden reported attending the Sunset Beach Council Ad Hoc Committee on Coastal Area Odors meeting, meeting with a representative of the Police Management Association (PMA), and announced his appointment of Gracey Van Der Mark to the Finance Commission to complete the term of Bud Berge who recently passed away. Councilmember Hardy reported meeting with the Police Management Association (PMA), and, as Liaison to the Human Relations Task Force, announced there would soon be an opening, in addition to upcoming openings on the Environmental and Historic Resources Boards. She encouraged anyone interested in serving to complete an application. Councilmember Semeta reported attending a Public Cable Television Authority (PCTA) meeting and stated that PCTA is available to assist customers who may be having difficulty with their cable company. She also attended the Orange County Business Council's 7th Annual "Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet" Awards Reception, as did the other Council Members. Mayor Delgleize reported attending an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Highways meeting. Councilmember O'Connell reported meeting with the Huntington Beach Police Management Association (PMA), attending the Sunset Beach Council Ad Hoc Committee on Coastal Area Odors meeting, meeting with members of the Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association (HBFA), the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association (HBPOA) and attended the Orange County Business Council's 7th Annual "Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet" Awards Reception where Huntington Beach received honorable mention. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Police Department Update City Manager Wilson introduced Chief Handy who presented a PowerPoint communication entitled Police Department Update, Chief Rob Handy with slides entitled: Overview HBPD, Staffing, Vacancy Rate Comparison, Historical Staffing Challenge, Historical Staffing, Budget, Additional Staffing, Sworn Attrition Last 4 Years, Off Probation Sworn Separation Last 4 Years, 95% of Voluntary Separations Due to Retirement, Officer Safety, and HBPD Officer Safety Measures (2). Captain Brian Seitz continued with presenting slides entitled Infrastructure, Technology, and Comments/Questions. Councilmember O'Connell and Chief Handy discussed there are currently about fifteen (15) "Injured on Duty" (IOD) officers, and that vacancies in the Academy are accounted for in the 222 positions presented in the report. Councilmember O'Connell expressed'his concern that he sees a roughly 15% vacancy rate, and his preliminary research shows that all crime categories have increased in Huntington Beach. Chief Handy recognized a significant increase in officer -involved shootings this year, and acknowledged that the Department is understaffed, adding that the 19 people who retired this past year has impacted the numbers. He further stated that it is unrealistic to expect to be staffed at 100%, and that crime statistics were not a part of this report but that could be a topic for a future report. Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 6 of 13 Councilmember Peterson and Chief Handy discussed the policy of allowing officers to carry their own weapons and the list of requirements that must be met and verified annually. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Peterson pulled Item Nos. 6, 11 and 15 for further discussion. Mayor Pro Tern Posey pulled Item No. 7 for further discussion. 2. Received and filed City Clerk's Quarterly listing of Contracts filed in the City Clerk's office between April 1, 2017, and September 30, 2017 A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey 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 April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017;" and, 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, 2017 through September 30, 2017." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None 3. Approved recommendations for appointments to the Community Services Commission (CSC) with terms to expire June 30, 2018, as provided by the Westminster School District and Fountain Valley School District A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to approve the appointment of Heidi DeBritton, recommended representative of the Westminster School District to the Community Services Commission for the remainder of the July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018, term; and, approve the appointment of Ian Collins, recommended representative of the Fountain Valley School District to the Community Services Commission for the remainder of the July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018, term. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None 4. Approved and accepted a donation in the amount of approximately $238,000 from the Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA) for Senior Center Programs and Services; and, authorized the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate donations to the City's donation accounts in Fund 103 A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate up to $238,000 in donations from the Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA) during FY 2017/18 to the appropriate Senior Services donation accounts in Fund 103. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 7 of 13 5. Approved Sole Source Purchase with Allstar Fire Equipment in the amount of $139,675.04 for Replacement Firefighter Turnouts A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to approve sole source purchase with Allstar Fire Equipment in the amount of $139,575.04 for replacement firefighter turnouts. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None 6. Awarded and authorized the execution of a construction contract with Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. in the amount of $326,000 for the traffic signal modifications at three intersections, CC-1465; authorized appropriations and up to 15% in change orders Councilmember Peterson pulled this item to confirm if this is a left arrow which turns red, or a left arrow which turns green. Principal Civil Engineer Bill Janusz explained that all signal modifications are based on collision history and a fully protected left turn phase (a green left arrow which turns red) is the best way to mitigate for driver error and that is what this grant covers. The statistics show that a green arrow followed by the green permissive turn phase can result in more accidents usually caused by driver error. A motion was made by Peterson, second O'Connell to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. in the amount of $326,000; and, appropriate $82,000 of undesignated Proposition 42 funds to Proposition 42 project account 21990420.82700; and, appropriate $468,000 to federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Account No. 99585002.82700; and, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; 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 $48,900. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None 7. CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 18 Request to Adopt Resolution No. 2017-50 approving a Small Cell Site License Agreement Template and delegating authority to the City Manager and City Attorney to execute on behalf of the City Mayor Pro Tern Posey pulled this item to express his support of the public comments made by Ms. Daigle of Verizon. He expressed his opinion that appraisals provide a theoretical value, but market price is determined by finding what the market will pay, and then negotiating with carriers. It appears to Mayor Pro Tem Posey that lease rates listed in this Item are more than ten times higher than SB 649 caps, and he suggested a delay of 90 days to determine what the market will bear. Councilmember Hardy stated that SB 649 was written by a customer trying to hold prices down, and therefore in her mind its lease rates are not of concern. Councilmember Hardy stated that if prices are too high there will be no customers and then is the time to ask customers what they want to pay, but doing that up front in her opinion will not provide as much revenue as might otherwise be generated. She stated her support of this item as it is presented. Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 8 of 13 Mayor Pro Tern Posey responded that he is interested in letting the carriers bid for the poles, not letting them tell the City what their lowest offer is. City Manager Wilson confirmed that the City must set a price. Councilmember Peterson stated that in his opinion he doesn't see the need to set anything beyond a minimum price, because it might actually be possible to get more through a bidding process. Councilmember O'Connell stated his support of Mayor Pro Tern Posey's position as an effort to get the best price possible for the benefit of the citizens who will ultimately be paying for this service. City Manager Wilson and staff displayed a Rent Survey PowerPoint page which showed various Southern California agencies, their rent rate, term, extensions and increase percentage. City Manager Wilson agreed this Item could be brought back in 30 days. Councilmember Semeta asked that a minimum be provided to ensure the City is competitive. Councilmember O'Connell and Deputy Director of Business Development Kellee Fritzal discussed that not all of the rent survey agencies had actual signed contracts. A motion was made by Posey, second O'Connell to CONTINUE TO DECEMBER 18 request to adopt Resolution No. 2017-50, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Template Small Cell License Agreement and Delegating the Authority to the City Manager and City Attorney to Execute Small Cell License Agreements on Behalf of the City of Huntington Beach;" and, authorize and approve the annual lease rates based on the number of small cell attachments onto City - owned street light poles per wireless application: 1 -9 street light poles ($2,700/pole/year); 10-19 street light poles ($2,450/pole/year); 20 or more poles ($2,200/pole/year). The motion, as amended, carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None 8. Adopted Resolution No. 2017-52 establishing Permit Parking District"V" affecting residents on Atlanta Avenue frontage road between Schooner lane and Bastia Lane A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to adopt Resolution No. 2017-52, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing Permit Parking District W" Within the City of Huntington Beach." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None 9. Adopted Resolution No. 2017-54 authorizing cancellation of the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting of January 2, 2018; and, directed the City Clerk to provide notice of such cancellation A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to adopt Resolution No. 2017-54, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring the Cancellation of the City Council and Public Financing Authority Meeting of January 2, 2018; and Directing the City Clerk to Provide Notice of Such Cancellation." Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 9 of 13 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None 10. Adopted Resolution No. 2017-55 approving the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) enabling the City of Huntington Beach to be eligible for pre- or post -disaster hazard mitigation funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to adopt Resolution No. 2017-55, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach approving the updated Huntington Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None 11. CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 18 Request to Approve a License Agreement between the City and Philips Lighting North America Corporation for the removal and replacement of up to 200 street poles with stealth smart poles Councilmember Peterson pulled this item to ask staff for clarification on maintenance as the staff report stated both the City and Philips are responsible for maintenance. Deputy Director Fritzal explained that the LED light and arm will be the City's responsibility, as Public Works requested, to ensure all lights throughout the City are the same. Councilmember Peterson requested that the contract be re -visited to ask Philips Lighting to be responsible for installation and maintenance of the lights. Staff agreed they would take the contract back to Philips with this change. A motion was made by Peterson, second O'Connell to CONTINUE TO DECEMBER 18 request to approve and authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Manager to execute the License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Philips Lighting North America Corporation; and, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Assignment and Assumption Agreement consenting to the transfer of the License Agreement from Philips to ATC Outdoor DAS, LLC, as approved by the City Attorney's Office; and, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any additional documents required to effectuate the License Agreement, as approved by the City Attorney's Office. The motion, as amended, carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None 12. Approved and authorized execution of a Financial Participation Agreement with the West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) for the Relocation of the OC-35 Water Transmission Main; appropriate funds; and, approved the amended WOCWB Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget to include associated project costs A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Financial Participation Agreement - City of Huntington Beach Facilities Relocation Costs (405 Freeway Facilities Relocation" with the WOCWB; and, appropriate funds in the amount of $398,554 from Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 10 of 13 the Water Master Plan Undesignated Unreserved Fund Balance for the First Year Loan Repayment and Reserve Requirement to account 50785201.67655; and, approve the amended WOCWB Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget to include the OC-35 Water Transmission Main Relocation Project costs and related debt service and reserve requirements and authorize the City Manager, City Clerk, and Chief Financial Officer to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to perform the financing and completion of the project, contingent upon approval of the budget amendment by the WOCWB. 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 Lease Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Beachpoint Church for non-exclusive use of the Central Library Theater A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to approve the "Lease Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Beachpoint Church for non-exclusive use of the Huntington Beach Central Library'; and, authorize the Mayor, City Manager, and City Clerk to execute the Lease Agreement and other related documents on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None 14. Approved and authorized execution of Professional Services Contracts for As -Needed Design/Landscape Architectural Services with RJM Design Group, Inc. and Integrated Consulting Group, Inc., each in an amount not to exceed $500,000 over a three-year term A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and RJM Design Group, Inc. for As -Needed Professional Design/Landscape Architectural Services" for an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) over a three-year term; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Integrated Consulting Group, Inc. for As -Needed Professional Design/Landscape Architectural Services" for an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) over a three-year term. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson NOES: None 15. Adopted Ordinance No, 4127 amending Chapter 2.28 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) relating to health benefits for City Council Approved for introduction November 6, 2017 - Vote: 4-3 (Semeta, Posey, Peterson — No) Councilmember Peterson pulled this item to again state his opinion that Council Members should not be voting on benefits for themselves, especially since they are part-time employees. This benefit is a discounted insurance rate provided through a group policy, and as elected officials this is bad policy that he cannot support. Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 11 of 13 Councilmember Brenden reiterated that this item does not cost the City as the full cost is paid by any Council Member who elects to add family member(s) to their insurance plan. Councilmember O'Connell stated for full disclosure that he has his own insurance, but he does support this item. A motion was made by Brenden, second O'Connell to adopt Ordinance No. 4127, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 2.28 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to City Council." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Connell, Delgleize, Hardy, and Brenden NOES: Semeta, Posey, and Peterson COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized) Councilmember Peterson thanked Post 133 for their great Veterans Day ceremony, and the usual outstanding performance by the Huntington Beach High School band. Mayor Pro Tern Posey reported attending the Veterans Day ceremony and car show, giving a short introduction at the Ocean View School District Board of Trustees meeting, attending a Coastal Odors Committee meeting, taking a tour of the Bill Anderson Art Gallery and a visit to Antiques at the Sea in Sunset Beach, both of which he highly recommends for a visit. He reported being interviewed by a Chinese student interested in American politics, specifically in Huntington Beach, and complimented Deputy Director Kellee Fritzal for putting together a Business Roundtable meeting at the Central Library where about a dozen local business owners shared concerns, plans for expansion and future events. Councilmember Semeta reported attending the Veterans Day ceremony at Pier Plaza hosted by American Legion Post 133, the Orange County Business Council 7th Annual "Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet" awards reception where our City Attorney's Office was acknowledged for the new City Prosecutor Program, meeting with Dana Hollinger, a CalPERS Board member and other area agency representatives to discuss the negative impacts of CalPERS decisions, and a book signing at the Bill Anderson Art Gallery. Councilmember Semeta also announced the Art Center "Art for Lunch" exhibit on December 7th. Councilmember O'Connell reported attending the Veterans Day ceremony at Pier Plaza hosted by American Legion Post 133, the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Springhill Suites by Marriott, a Special Olympics Tip -A -Cop fundraiser, a Coastal Odors Committee meeting, and the Miracle on Main Street tree lighting. Councilmember O'Connell voiced concerns about being misquoted by the Daily Pilot in a recent article relating to his regret for initiating discussion about a sensitive matter during a City Council meeting that resulted in a request to censure him. Councilmember O'Connell also challenged a quote made by the City Attorney that he felt implied his statements were not genuine, addressing him to'state that his comments were nothing but genuine.' He continued to explain his intentions to act on a complaint he received from a Police Manager, at which point Mayor Delgleize interrupted him to request that he discontinue the dialogue. City Attorney Gates questioned if Councilmember O'Connell's comments were related to an item on the agenda, or to City business in general. Councilmember O'Connell responded that his comments were in response to the aforementioned article, and Mayor Delgleize reminded him that is the time for Councilmembers to share Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 12 of 13 about events and meetings they have participated in. Mayor Delgleize then invited the remaining Councilmembers to speak. Councilmember Hardy expressed her appreciation to the American Legion Post 133 for the Veterans Day ceremony, and reported attending the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Springhill Suites by Marriott. Councilmember Hardy reminded everyone of the Snowflake Lighting Ceremony and the dedication of the Universal Access Park at the Beach on December 3. Councilmember Brenden reported -attending the Orange County Business Council Chairman's Leadership Breakfast, made a business, visit to Afters that manufactures and distributes ice cream inside a donut which is then Panini-pressed, a Veterans Day ceremony at Golden West College, an Association of California Cities - Orange County (ACC-OC) Prop 64 forum regarding Adult Use of Marijuana, and a League of California Cities Informational Briefing on the 2017 Housing Package from Sacramento and What Cities Need to Know and Do. He participated in an interview as part of the consultant assessment of the Police Department, attended a Huntington Beach Police and Community Foundation event, and the Special Olympics Fall Games at Mile Square Park. He also thanked American Legion Post 133 for their excellent Veterans Day ceremony, reported hearing a magnificent CERT emergency preparedness presentation by Carol Burtis at Boy Scout Troop No. 1, and took a tour of the California Resources Corporation Oilfield Operations. He attended the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Springhill Suites by Marriott, a grand opening of expanded office space for Leo Betancourt's Re/Max Office, the Orange County Business Council 7th Annual "Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet" awards reception, visited Bill Anderson's Art Gallery in Sunset Beach, and attended the Miracle on Main Street tree lighting. Councilmember Brenden also reminded everyone of Small Business Saturday on November 25, and that Friday, December 1, the Air Quality Management District Governing Board will meet and discuss coastal odor issues. He announced that December 3 is the dedication of the Universal Access Park at the Beach, and during the December 4 Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tern Posey will be sworn in as the new Mayor. Councilmember Brenden closed by wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Delgleize thanked the American Legion Post 133 for their Veterans Day Ceremony at Pier Plaza, and reported attending Veterans Day ceremonies at both Seacliff and Peterson Elementary schools. Mayor Delgleize acknowledged Created Teachers' Material, a local business, for supporting a luncheon with local Superintendents to discuss the City of Kindness campaign. Mayor Delgleize acknowledged Huntington Beach Vet Dale Berkihiser to whom she awarded a City commendation in celebration of his 100th birthday. Mayor Delgleize reported attending a meeting of the Orange County Forum on Ending Homeless: Strategies to Solve Our Local Crisis, participated in an interview as part of the consultant assessment of the Police Department, and she closed by highly recommending the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program which will offer a class in the spring. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION FOR CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO.8 — 7:50 PM ADJOURNMENT — 8:10 PM to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority, Monday, December 04, 2017, at 4 PM in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. ATTEST; City Clerk -Secretary Council/PFA Regular Minutes November 20, 2017 Page 13 of 13 142L' ' q-ZhWM ZINI City C r an e-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