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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, May 6, 2019
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 portions of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
www .s u rfcity-h b. org/govern ment/agendas/
4:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER -4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey , Delgleize, and Hardy
None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet:
Study Session
Item No. 1 (19-437), a PowerPoint communication received from Gilbert Garcia , Chief Financial Officer
entitled Fiscal Year 2019120 Proposed Budget "Shaping the Future," dated 5/06/2019.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION I CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(3 Minute Time Limit) -1 Speaker
The number [hh:mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at http://www. surfcity-hb . orglgovernmentlagendas.
John Earl, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and asked Councilmember Carr to
explain during Councilmember Comments why Ms. Shayna Lathus was removed from the Citizen
Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). (00:00:57)
STUDY SESSION
1. 19-437 Fiscal Year 2019/20 Proposed Budget
Chief Financial Officer Gilbert Garcia, Human Resources Director Michelle Warren , and Finance
Manager Carol Molina-Espinoza jointly presented a PowerPoint communication entitled City of
Huntington Beach Fiscal Year 2019120 Proposed Budget "Shaping the Future" -May 6, 2019 with slides
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entitled: FY 2019120 Proposed Budget Overview; "Shaping The Future"; FY 2019120 Proposed Budget;
FY 2019120 General Fund Highlights; FY 2019120 General Fund Overview; FY 2019120 General Fund
Revenue; General Fund Revenue Highlights; Enhance & Modernize Public Safety Service Delivery;
Public Safety: Public Safety-Police; Public Safety -Fire; Strengthen Long-Term Financial and Economic
Sustainability; General Fund Balance; Rising Pension Costs and What We Are Doing About It; Active
Management of Long-Term Liabilities; Pension Costs and Unfunded Liabilities; Ca/PERS Discount Rate
Change; Rising Pension Costs; Being Proactive Pays Off; Enhance and Maintain Infrastructure; Capital
Improvement Program; GIP Budget Highlights; Infrastructure; Other Budget Matters; Enhance and
Maintain High Quality City Services -Succession Planning (2); Navigation Center; Labor Agreements;
FY 2019120 Proposed Budget Recap; FY 2019120 Proposed Budget Calendar and FY 2019120 Proposed
Budget.
Councilmember Posey and CFO Garcia discussed details related to the source of Park Development
Impact Fees; the number of full-time employees in the proposed budget vs . the number during the
recession; Fines and Forfeitures generated by the City Attorney's Office ; reasons for the Sales Tax
decrease; Police Department Staffing and Reorganization; Pensions and CalPERS focus; Funds for
Parks Rehab; and Navigation Center Fund Resources .
Councilmember Brenden and staff discussed Targeted Budget Reductions ; Utility Tax; Capital
Improvements for the Lake Street Fire Station; Unfunded Liabilities; and Police Department Staffing and
Reorganization . Councilmember Brenden asked for, and CFO agreed to provide, more details on "net
neutral" budget items by Department, as well as a detailed spreadsheet on the $3M for the "pay as you
go" specific projects.
Councilmember Delgleize and CFO Garcia discussed details related to the proposed Sales Tax
decrease.
Councilmember Posey and CFO Garcia discussed details related to the net impact to the City regarding
Discount Rate Reductions. Councilmember Posey and City Attorney Gates discussed details related to
Succession Planning in the City Attorney's Office.
Councilmember Hardy stated her appreciation for line item that shows placing $1 M into the Section 15
Trust
Councilmember Carr and CFO Garcia discussed details related to the Staff Vacancy Rates.
Mayor Pro Tern Semeta and staff discussed details related to Unfunded Liabilities accounts, Succession
Planning and Sales Ta x.
Mayor Peterson and staff discussed details related to Succession Planning, Development Impact Fees
and Unfunded Liabilities.
Councilmember Brenden and staff discussed details related to Succession Planning and the Park
Development Impact Fund. CFO Garcia stated he would have to defer to Economic Development
regarding development projects that may be in the pipeline.
Councilmember Delgleize and CFO Garcia further discussed details regarding Police Department
Staffing and Reorganization .
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Each Council member expressed appreciation to staff for the Proposed Budget.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -4:52 PM
Motion by Posey, second Brenden, to recess into Closed Session for Items 3 -5. With no objections,
the motion carried .
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
2. 19 -549 Mayor Peterson Announced: Pursuant to Government Code§ 54957.6, the City
Council recessed into Closed Session to meet with its designated labor negotiator,
Fred Wilson, regarding labor negotiations with: Assistant City Manager, Chief
Assistant City Attorney, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, City
Manager, Community Development Director, Community Services Director, Deputy
Director of Community Development, Fire Chief, Human Resources Director,
Library Services Director, Deputy Community Prosecutor, Police Chief, Assistant
Police Chief, Public Works Director, as well as the elected City Attorney, City Clerk
and City Treasurer
CLOSED SESSION
3. 19-532 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. 19 -550 Pursuant to Government Code§ 54957.6, the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to meet with its designated labor negotiator, Fred Wilson, regarding labor
negotiations with: Assistant City Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief
Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, City Manager, Community Development
Director, Community Services Director, Deputy Director of Community
Development, Fire Chief, Human Resources Director, Library Services Director,
Deputy Community Prosecutor, Police Chief, Assistant Police Chief, Public Works
Director, as well as the elected City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer.
5. 19-557 Pursuant to Government Code§ 54954.5(e), the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to discuss the public employment of Interim City Manager.
6:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING -6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, and Hardy
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Councilmember Hardy.
INVOCATION
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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 .
6. 19-538 Charles Niederman of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfai th Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -None
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
7 . 19-333
8. 19-462
Mayor Peterson called on Janice Frechette, Executive Director of Parentis
Foundation, who presented commendations to Volunteer Tutors from the
Experience Corps OC literacy intervention program operated at the Boys & Girls
Clubs of Huntington Valley's Huntington Beach site for their efforts in helping first
through fourth grade students improve their reading skills.
Mayor Peterson called on Councilmember Delgleize who presented a proclamation
to Director Richard Sanchez of Orange County Health Care Agency to proclaim May
as National Mental Health Month.
Director Sanchez provided resources and encouraged discussions to reduce the stigma of mental health
issues .
9. 19-534 Mayor Peterson presented a commendation to Huntington Beach High School
student Ethan Hurst for his recent lifesaving effort on the south side of the
Huntington Beach Pier.
Mr. Hurst shared his experience of placing a drowning swimmer on his surfboard and push ing them to
shore, following a procedure he had receiv ing training in through Surfers Awareness of Lifesaving
Techniques (SALT), a program started by the Huntington Beach Marine Safety Division .
10.19-536 Mayor Peterson called on Insurance Services Office (ISO) Western Regional
Manager Stephanie Ruscansky who presented the Class 1 Public Protection
Classification rating. This rating is based on their recent updated evaluation of our
fire department, water division and emergency dispatch center.
Ms . Ruscansky explained that less than one percent (1 %) of the nation's fire departments receive the
Class 1 rating . Ratings are done every 5 years, and this year the Huntington Beach Fire Department
again rece ived the Class 1 rating .
11. 19-535 Special recognition to outgoing Huntington Beach City Manager Fred A . Wilson.
Mayor Peterson , on behalf of the City Council , presented City Manager Wilson with a surfing sculpture
and a commendation signed by each Councilmember, to express the Council's appreciation for his
leadership and years of service to the City .
Liz McNabb, District Director for Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and Ryan Billings representing
Assemblyman Tyler Diep, were called to speak and presented a resolution to recognize City Manager
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Fred Wilson's 30 years of community service, exempla ry leadership at Huntington Beach , and
outstanding record of business and civic leadership . The resolution was also signed by Senators John
M . W . Moorlach and Thomas J. Umberg .
Michelle Steele , Orange County Supervisor was called to speak and congratulated Mr. Wilson on
surviving under seven elected "bosses" while City Manager for Huntington Beach and presented a
proclamation . Supervisor Steele also expressed congratulations to Assistant City Manager Lori Ann
Farrell Harrison who just accepted a position as City Manager at Costa Mesa.
City Manager Fred Wilson shared that he has attended 295 Huntington Beach City Council meetings,
and recalled that the shortest Council meeting was the first one he ever attended. He also served under
20 different council members. Mr. Wilson shared some of the highlights of his time as City Manager, and
complimented the City's team effort which was so evident through the years. Mr. Wilson thanked his
staff of Julie Toledo, Antonia Graham, Johanna Dombo, and Cathy Fikes who all helped him be
successful.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act , City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet:
Consent Calendar
Item No. 15 (19-530)
1) Communication entitled Historic Wintersburg received from Mary Adams Urashima.
2) Two (2) communications received from Casandra Baeza and Chris Epting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) -34 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/governmentlagendas.
Gina Clayton Tarvin , Vice President, Ocean View School District Board of Trustees, and long-time
Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated her opposition to Shayna Lathus being
recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB). (01 :31 :38)
Chris Gandall, a resident of Huntington Beach for more than 30 years, was called to speak and
described a recent incident where Public Works staff sprayed a pesticide in a tree in Wardlow Park to
eliminate bees without posting any notices. Mayor Peterson asked Ms. Gandall to complete a blue card
for staff follow-up . (01 :35 :36)
Bobbi Ashurst was called to speak and stated her opposition to Shayna Lathus being recently relieved of
her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). (01 :38:41)
John Earl , a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his opposition to Shayna
Lath us being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation Advisory
Board (CPAB). (01 :41 :52)
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Nancy Buchoz, a resident of southeast Huntington Beach, was called to speak and shared her concerns
regard ing the Ascon Landfill and remediation project which she believes is causing neighborhood air
pollution and harmful conditions for residents . (01 :44:55)
Skye Wagner was called to speak and stated her opposition to Shayna Lathus being recently relieved of
her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). (01 :48:05)
Lulu Hammad, an Orange County resident , was called to speak and stated her opposition to Shayna
Lath us being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation Advisory
Board (CPAB). (01 :51 :07)
Sharon Messick was called to speak and stated her concerns regarding the Ascon Landfill and
remediation project which she believes is causing neighborhood air pollution and harmful conditions for
residents . (01 :54:17)
Andy Lewandowski , an Orange County resident for 55 years , was called to s peak and stated his
opposition to Shayna Lathus being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen
Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). (01 :57 :28)
Amory Hanson, member of the Historical Resources Board , and Candidate for City Council in 2020 , was
called to speak and thanked City Manager Wilson for his service. Mr. Hanson stated support for
Ordinances for Introduction , Item 25 (19 -541) regarding Ordinance No . 4180 relating to State Video
Franchises , and opposition to the public suggestions that the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center be
made into a homeless center. (02:00 :43)
Kim Sorgente , a long -time resident , was called to speak and shared his opinions related to public
discourse at a recent local event at the Huntington Beach Pier. (02:02:26)
Ch ri s Ben z en , representing the businesses in the Springdale and McFadden area , was called to speak
and sha red information that in his opinion shows the area is unsuitable as a homeless center. (02:06:08)
John Redfelli , Bocce Courts 4 HB, was called to speak and stated his support for Consent Calendar Item
18 (19-479) regarding the Murdy Park Reconfiguration Project and planned bocce courts . (02 :09:39)
Doug Hein , long-time Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated his opposition to a
Navigation Center at 15311 Pipeline Lane, and suggested that City Attorney Gates propose an
Ordinance that prohibits the wearing of masks at public events in Huntington Beach . (02: 12 :33)
Debbi Parrott, a public high school teacher, was called to speak and stated her opposition to Shayna
Lathus being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citiz en Participation Advisory
Board (CPAB). (02: 15:37)
Anthony Bouse , a res ident of Huntington Beach since 1973, was called to spea k and stated his support
for Shayna Lath us being recently relieved of her appointe d duties as a member of the Citizen
Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). (02 : 17:25)
Jesse S. was called to spea k and stated his support for Shayna Lathus being recently relieved of her
appointed duties as a member of the Citi zen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). (02 :20 : 13)
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Tim Geddes, 35-year resident of south east Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his
support for Shayna Lath us being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citiz en
Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). (02:22:43)
Karen Hinks, resident of Huntington Beach since 2005, was called to speak and stated her opposition to
Shayna Lathus being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation
Advisory Board (CPAB). (02:25:36)
Lisa Collins was called to speak and stated her support for Shayna Lathus being recently relieved of her
appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). (02:28:47)
Bethany Webb, a 40-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her opinions
regarding the situation of Shayna Lathus being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of
the Citi z en Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). She also urged the City Council to address racial
tension that currently exists in Huntington Beach, and restore decency in our community. (02:32:03)
Ned Lazaro, a 15-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his opposition to
Shayna Lathus being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation
Advisory Board (CPAB). (02 :34:41)
Sherri Loomer, owner of a business around the corner from the 15311 Pipeline Navigation Center, was
called to speak and stated her concerns regarding what she considers as lack of adequate space for the
potential number of people and animals to be served. (02:37:12)
Kathleen Rockney, long-time resident of Orange County, was called to speak and stated her opposition
to Shayna Lathus being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen
Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). (02 :39:33)
Kristopher Martin was called to speak and stated opinions regarding the situation of Shayna Lathus
being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB). (02:42:23)
Beverly Welch was called to speak and stated her opinions regarding the situation of Shayna Lathus
being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB). (02:45 :32)
Garry Troxell was called to speak and shared his opinions on what he believes was the negligent
homicide of Dillan Tabares. (02:48:12)
Lorian Petry, a resident of Corona Del Mar, was called to speak and stated her support for Consent
Calendar Item 21 (19-543), specifically related to Action F) Support for Alternative 3 -John Wayne
Airport's General Aviation Improvement Program. (02 :51 :32)
Brian Vea , a 20-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his opinion regarding
public discourse at a recent local event at the Huntington Beach Pier that made him feel threatened , and
thanked the Huntington Beach Police Department for their protection. (02 :54:36)
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Mary Kyle , resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her opposition to Shayna
Lath us being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation Advisory
Board (CPAB). (02 :57 :47)
Adrienne Low, a long-time resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated her opposition
to Shayna Lathus being recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen
Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). (03:00:04)
Kathryn Levassiur, resident of Huntington Beach and founding member of the Huntington Beach Short-
Term Rental Alliance, was called to speak and thanked Mr. Wilson for his years of service . Ms.
Levassiur also stated her support for Consent Calendar Item 14 (19-439) to approve the March 2019 City
of Huntington Beach Strategic Plan Update, specifically related to short-term rentals . (03 :01 :06)
Diane Dwyer, Marketing Communications Chairwoman, Huntington Beach Assistance League ; Chrys
Vollmer, President; and Doris Kennedy, President-Elect; in support with David Garafalo and the
Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Association, were called to speak and expressed their appreciation to
Councilmember Brenden for literally saving the life of a dear friend by properly applying the Heimlich
maneuver at the recent Treasures By The Sea fundraising event. (03:03: 11)
Joseph Chan was called to speak and stated his opinions regarding the situation of Shayna Lathus being
recently relieved of her appointed duties as a member of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB). (03 :06:32)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE -APPOINTMENTS -LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Mayor Pro Tern Semeta announced her appo intment of James (Jim) Michalski as a Public Works
Commissioner. Mr. Michalski, a graduat e of UCLA and Harvard Law School , is a practicing attorney with
construction law experience and a good understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements
regarding State Public Works law. Mayor Pro Tern Semeta reported on a recent meeting of the Public
Cable Television Authority (PCTA) and that Huntington Beach is moving forward to ending its
relationship with that joint powers authority, and providing our own local cable programming , including
asking the public for their input.
Councilmember Brenden reported speaking with the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association
(HBPOA) representative regarding items that were unrelated to contract negotiations.
Councilmember Posey reported attending a South Orange County Economic Coalition Data and Market
Analysis presentation; League of Cities Legislative Action Day, travelling to Sacramento with
Councilmember Carr to meet with Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva , Senator Tom Um berg ,
Assemblyman Tyler Diep, and Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie -Norris to advocate for funding to replace
safety railing along the bike trail on the State beach, and SB 2 funding for the Navigation Center, and
watched live streaming of additional legislative meetings; Southern California Association of Government
(SCAG) Regional Conference and General Assembly; and a Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) Subcommittee meeting .
Councilmember Carr reported attending the League of Cities Legislative Action Day, travelling to
Sacramento and meeting with Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, Senator Tom Umberg,
Assemblyman Tyler Diep , and Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie -Norris as well as meeting with staff
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members from Senator John Moorlach's office, Speaker Anthony Rendon, Mayor Darrell Steinberg and
Assemblyman Miguel Santiago. She reported also attending the OC Tax lunch with a presentation
describing where property taxes go, a presentation that is available online at www.ocauditor.com.
Councilmember Carr also reported communications with the Huntington Beach Police Officers'
Association (HBPOA) and the Huntington Beach Firefighters' Association (HBFA).
Councilmember Delgleize reported attending an Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) Board meeting
where it was reported that the Slater Bridge would open by the end of the year; attending the Association
of California Cities -Orange County (ACC-OC) Conference; and meeting with the Huntington Beach
Police Officers' Association (HBPOA) representative regarding the contract.
Councilmember Hardy reported traveling to Sacramento and attending a Coastal Cities Group
Leadership Committee meeting to plan strategy for communicating with the Coastal Commission
regarding short-term rentals and allowing cities to create their own regulations, and dealing with sea level
rise .
Mayor Peterson appointed Councilmember Carr as liaison to the Specific Events Committee.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT -Manager Wilson acknowledged the return of Community Services
Director Marie Knight, and thanked Chris Slama for serving as Interim CS Director during Marie's
absence.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
12.19-526 Received and filed the City Treasurer's March 2019 Quarterly Investment Summary
Report
City Treasurer Alicia Backstrom presented a PowerPoint communication entitled City of Huntington
Beach Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2019, with slides entitled :
Economic and Market Overview-At 3131119, Interest Rates-2-year/5-year/10-year Treasury,
Treasurer's Mission: Preservation and Return OF Investments, Portfolio Summary As of 3131119,
Investments by Type As of March 31, 2019, Monthly Portfolio Earnings -April 2018 to March 2019,
Portfolio Earnings -As of March 31 , 2019, and Compliance .
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to receive and file the City Treasurer's Quarterly
Investment Report for March 2019 , pursuant to Section 17 .0 of the Investment Policy of the City of
Huntington Beach.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson , Posey, Delgleize , and Hardy
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hardy stated her "No" vote for Item 15.
13. 19-505 Approved and Adopted Minutes
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A motion was made by Posey , second Delgleize to approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes dated April 15, 2019, as written and on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
14. 19-439
Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize , and Hardy
None
Approved the March 2019 City of Huntington Beach Strategic Plan Update
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve the March 2019 Strategic Objectives Update
as contained within Attachment 1.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
15. 19-530
Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey , Delgleize , and Hardy
None
Approved the Dissolution of the Ad Hoc Historic Wintersburg Committee
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to dissolve the Ad Hoc Historic Wintersburg Committee .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
16. 19-523
Peterson, Semeta, Brenden, Carr, Delgleize , and Posey
Hardy
Adopted Resolution No. 2019-20 adopting an amended Uniform Bail Schedule for
Parking Violations
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to adopt Resolution No . 2019-20, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting an Amended Uniform Bail Schedule for Parking
Violations."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
17. 19-512
Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey , Delgleize , and Hardy
None
Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a
construction contract with Sancon Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $503, 179 for
the Fiscal Year 18/19 Sewer Lining Project, CC-1570
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid
submitted by Sancen Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $503, 179; 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 : Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, and Hardy
NOES: None
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18. 19-479 Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of a
construction contract with C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$1,205,095 for the Murdy Park Reconfiguration Project, CC -1587
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to accept the lowest responsive and responsible base
bid submitted by C.S . Legacy Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1 ,205,095; 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 : Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, and Hardy
NOES: None
19. 19-430 Approved Final Tract Map No. 18147 and Subdivision Agreement for the
Windbourne Residential Subdivision by TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. at 14422 Hammon
Lane
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve Final Tract Map No . 18147 and accept the
dedication in fee of Lot E and accept the offer of easements on Lot A pursuant to findings and
requirements (Attachment No. 1 ); and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Subdivision Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and TRI Pointe Homes, Inc.
(Attachment No. 6); and, accept Faithful Performance Bond No. PB03010405878, Labor and Material
Bond No. PB03010405878 and Monument Bond No . PB03010405837 as sureties for the installation of
the subdivision's required public improvements and survey monumentation (Attachment No. 7); and ,
instruct the City Clerk to file the respective bonds with the City Treasurer and notify the Surety ,
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company of this action.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, and Hardy
NOES: None
20.19-450 Approved and authorized execution of an Agreement with Weatherflow, Inc. for a
Weather Station located at Lifeguard Tower Zero
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve and authorize the Fire Chief and City
Attorney to execute the "Site Use Agreement" with WeatherFlow, Inc. for the installation of a Weather
Station at Lifeguard Tower Zero.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Brenden, Carr, Semeta , Peterson , Posey, Delgleize , and Hardy
None
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21. 19-543 Approved City Council positions on legislation pending before the State Legislature
and Regional Issues as recommended by the City Council Intergovernmental
Relations Committee (IRC)
A motion was made by Posey , second Delgleize to approve a City position of Oppose on Assembly Bill
143 (Quirk-Silva) -Shelter Crisis: Homeless Shelters County of Orange ; and, approve a City position of
Oppose on Assembly Bill 217 (Garcia) -Safe Drinking Water for All Act; and, approve a City position of
Support on Assembly Bill 919 (Petrie-Norris) -Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Recovery Treatment
Program; and, approve a City position of Support in Concept on Assembly Bill 920 (Petrie-Norris) -
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Recovery Treatment Program; and , approve a City position of Support on
Assembly Bill 1583 (Eggman) -The California Recycling Market Development Zone Act ; and, approve a
City position of Support for Alternative 3 -John Wayne Airport's General Aviation Improvement Program .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES : Brenden , Carr, Semeta , Peterson , Posey , Delgleize , and Hardy
NOES: None
22. 19-506 Adopted Ordinance No. 4179 adding Chapter 5.100 to the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code establishing a Sidewalk Vending Permitting and Regulatory
Program, repealing Ordinance No. 4177 which established an Interim Sidewalk
Vending Program, and repealing Section 5.50.170(F) which prohibits Vending from
a Human Powered Conveyance
Approved for introduction 4/15/2019 -Vote: 7-0
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to adopt Ordinance No. 4179 , "An Ordinance Of The
City Of Huntington Beach Adding Chapter 5.100 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Establishing A
Sidewalk Vending Permitting And Regulatory Program, Repealing Ordinance No . 4177, Which
Established An Interim Sidewalk Vending Program , And Repealing Section 5.50.170(F) Which Prohibits
Vending From A Human Powered Conveyance ."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson , Posey, Delgleize, and Hardy
None
PUBLIC HEARING
23. 19-529 Public Hearing held-Approved Substantial Amendment No. 2 to Fiscal Year 2018-
19 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs
City Manager Wilson introduced Deputy Director of Economic Development Kellee Fritzal who presented
a PowerPoint communication entitled CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment -May 6, 2019 , with slides
entitled Allocation (sic) of Prior Year CDBG Funds, CDBG Funds , and Questions. (03 :28: 11)
Mayor Peterson opened the Public Hearing .
Public Speakers -None
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City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced receipt of a Supplemental Communication following distribution
of the Council agenda packet , a PowerPoint communication e ntitled CDBG Annual Action Plan
Amendment -May 6, 2019 received from Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Director of Economic Development.
There being no speakers, Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing .
A motion was made by Posey, second Brenden to approve Substantial Amendment No.2 to the City of
Huntington Beach Fiscal Year 2018-19 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs; and, authoriz e the City Manager to sign all
necessary documents after review by the City Attorney.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Semeta , Brenden , Carr, Delgleize , Hardy, and Posey
Peterson
ADMINI STRATIVE ITEMS
24.19-531 Received report on Refu se Collection Franchise Agreement to Rainbow
Disposal Company lnc./Republic Services , and approved is s uance of a Notice
of Termination of Annual Extension letter converting the Franchise Agreement
to a 15-yea r fixed term, with a 3-year notice period
City Manager Wilson introduced Director of Public Works, Travis Hopkins, who provided a Status
Summary of Negotiation Items (2) and General Manager, Chris Kentopp from Republic Services who
presented a PowerPoint communication with slides titled : Market Trends -China National Sword
Ex plained, Market Impacts of China Sword (2), Post China -Shift in Commodity Markets, Post China -
Dramatic Shift in Values, and Economic Impact I Other Consideration .
Councilmember Delgleiz e and Mr. Kentopp discussed changes needed in recycling , and Republic
Services long-term plan to move to a model of service where there is an opportunity to share in the profit
as well as the risk.
Mayor Pro Tern Semeta, staff and Mr. Kentopp discussed evergreen contracts , which appear to be more
prevalent in California than other parts of the country . In Orange County , out of 34 cities, nine have
evergreen contracts. Mayor Pro Tern Semeta and Mr. Kentopp discussed some of the factors that
determine the rate that each city pays for refuse collection services.
Councilmember Posey and Director Hopkins discussed the number of refuse collection providers in
Orange County and the fact that some of those providers also have evergreen contracts.
Councilmember Posey and Mr. Kentopp discussed that the cost for the assets the vendor provides can
be more reasonably priced for the residents through a long-term franchise agreement, and evergreen
contracts offer price protection, price stability, and help to eliminate truck traffic, among other things.
Councilmember Delgleize asked if there could be an "apples to apples" comparison with other service
providers and Mr. Kentopp replied that he could at best only produce a speculative response , as he is
not privy to all of the necessary details for other providers.
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Councilmember Brenden and Mr. Kentopp discussed how market condit ions related to recyclables
definitely affects rates, especially since in the current market refuse providers must rely more on rate
revenue rather than recycle revenue . Mr. Kentopp explained that hopefully the future will include new
technologies and better practices by the refuse industry which will create a product that sells here ,
creates jobs here and provides a local ta x base .
Councilmember Posey asked about the negotiation process and Mr. Kentopp stated that this economy is
entirely different than when the previous agreements were reached, and therefore it is not currently
economically feasible to continue to do the same thing . Councilmember Posey and Mr. Kentopp
discussed that if the City decides to issue a notice of termination, Rainbow/Republic Services would
continue with discussions to reach an equitable agreement; and whether there is any relief mechanism
for Rainbow/Republic Services to ask to be released from an evergreen ag reement for an opportunity to
start over from scratch g iven the changes in the recycling market; and increased costs related to
upcoming regulations related to waste management.
Mayor Peterson stated he has no doubt that technology will change over the next 18 years , and clarified
that no one has ever questioned the level of service provided by Rainbow/Republic Services, but having
a contract that never ends , and where there is no competition, in his opinion, must be stopped .
A motion was made by Peterson, second Semeta to approve the issuance of the Notice of Termination of
Annual Extension letter to Rainbow Disposal Company lnc./Republic Services, converting the franchise
agreement to a 15-year fixed term with a 3-year notice period .
A substitute motion was made by Posey, second Brenden to approve the issuance of the Notice of
Termination of Annual Extension letter to Rainbow Disposal Company lnc./Republ ic Services, converting
the franchise agreement to a 15-year fixed term with a 3-year notice period , as amended to authorize
the City Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the City.
The substitute motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES :
Brenden , Carr, Semeta , Peterson , Posey , Delgleize , and Hardy
None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
25.19-541 Approved for Introduction Ordinance No. 4180 repealing Ordinance No. 4130 and
adding Chapter 3.50 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to State
Video Franchises
City Manager Wilson introduced this item by stating this is part of the Public Cable Television Authority
(PCTA) dissolution process, and will allow providers to remit funds directly to the Ci t y rather than to the
PCTA as of July 1, 2019 .
A motion was made by Peterson , second Semeta to , after the City Clerk reads by title , approve for
introduction Ordinance No.4180, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Repealing Ordinance No . 4130 and Adding Chapter 3.50 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
Relating to State Video Franchises."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Brenden , Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize , and Hardy
None
COUNCILMEMBER COMM ENTS (Not Agendized)
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Councilmember Brenden reported meeting with Congressman Harley Rouda to discuss jet noise issues;
attending the Orange County Realtors Local Government Relations Committee meeting ; the Association
of California Cities -Orange County (ACC-OC) Board of Directors installation reception where
Councilmember Delgleize was sworn in for another year of service; 29th Annual Easter Hunt event and
Kiwanis Family Fun Day; speaking at the Huntington Harbour Republican Women's Federation lunch;
holding the third meeting of a new co-ed Explorer Post in Huntington Beach which is focused on careers
in aviation and aerospace; attending an ACC-OC Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee meeting
where he was nominated for the Vice Chair position by Councilmember Delgleize; the Cow-A-Bung a Van
Clan VW Bus Show on the Pier; Town Hall on Infrastructure hosted by Orange County Supervisor
Michelle Steel, Assemblyman Tyler Diep, and Council member Posey; Eagle Court of Honor for Isaac
Rocha, Trenton Carter, and Noah Rivers from Troop 319; the Taste of Huntington Beach in support of
The Friends of the Library ; Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) Regional
Conference; participating in the blood drive organized by Community Services Director Marie Knight ;
Town Hall hosted by Congress members Harley Rouda and Katie Porter on immigration; helped at the
Cars and Copters Event sponsored by the Huntington Beach Police and Community Foundation ; he
congratulated Assistant City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison on her new position as City Manager,
Costa Mesa ; e x pressed gratitude and appreciation to City Manager Fred Wilson for his years of service
to the City; and requested a moment of silence when adjourning this meeting in memory of the victims of
the Poway Synagogue shooting that recently occurred in San Diego County.
Councilmember Hardy reported that her father retired after 48 years of service as a mail carrier in
Orange County; thanked Assistant City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison for her service and
congratulated her on the new position as City Manager for Costa Mesa; and thanked City Manager Fred
Wilson for his service and congratulated him on his retirement.
Councilmember Carr reported touring Radiant Health Center, Irvine , formerly known as Aids Research
Foundation -Orange County, which provides resources for the LGBTQ community , and announced that
this year's Aids Walk is in Huntington Beach on June 1, starting at 8:30 a .m .; attending the Taste of
Huntington Beach; Cow-A-Sunga Van Clan VW Bus Show on the Pier; lunch with Congressman Harley
Rouda as part of his OC Hot Spots Tour; and a Sierra Club event that featured speakers Congressional
representatives Harley Rouda , Katie Porter and Mike Levin.
Councilmember Delgleize thanked Mr. Sanchez, Director of the Orange County Health Care Agency , for
accepting the City's proclamation acknowledging May as National Mental Hea lth Month ; and expressed
her condolences to the family of Orange County icon Mr. Bill Bowermaster, and stated that the
Bowermaster family always improved any city they ever lived in.
Councilmember Posey reported meeting with Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie -Norris and other local
elected officials to discuss homeless issues; attending the Taste of Huntington Beach event; Orange
County Supervisor Michelle Steel's Town Hall Public Works Update where Antonia Graham provided an
awesome presentation ; Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) Regional Conference;
participating in the Dunk Tank; attending the Cars and Copters Event; an APV Pro Volleyball event;
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reminded everyone that May is Motorcycle Awareness month ; and expressed his condolences to the
family of surfing icon Mike Doyle .
Mayor Pro Tern Semeta reported speaking at the Rotary Club about the City's parks ; attending the 29th
Annual Easter Hunt and Kiwanis Family Fun Day ; the Grand Opening for Starbucks at Springdale and
Warner; a Harbor Commission meeting; Anderson Art Gallery signing ; the Taste of Huntington Beach
and congratulated Sophia Panter, who for the fourth consecutive year won the Children's Writing
Contest; and shared her appreciation to Mr. Wilson for his service as City Manager.
Councilmember Posey thanked Assistant City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison for her leadership and
financial acumen; thanked Mr. Wilson for his inspiration and leadership as City Manager, and ex pressed
his best wishes to both .
Mayor Peterson reported attending the 29th Annual Easter Hunt and Kiwanis Family Fun Day and
partic ipating in Dunk the Mayor; welcomed the newest class for the Citi zens Academy provided by the
Huntington Beach Police Department; attending the Annual Prayer Breakfast ; and t he Cars and Copters
Event.
ADJOURNMENT -9:32 PM , after a moment of silence, as requested by Councilmember Brenden , for
victims of the Poway Synagogue Shooting that occurred in San Diego County, to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority on Monday , May 20,
2019 , at 4 :00 PM in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California .
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STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
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