HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-06Minutes
City Council/Public Financing Authority Regular
and Housing Authority Special Meeting
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, April 6, 2020
5:00 PM -Council Chambers
6:00 PM -Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach , Cal ifornia 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.org/government/agendas/
5:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER -5:02 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Posey, Delgleize (remote), Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr (remote), and Brenden (remote)
None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEM(S) (Received After Agenda Distribution) -None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEM-None .
A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to recess to Closed Session for Item 1. With no
objections , the motion passed.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -5:05 PM
CLOSED SESSION
1. 20-1565 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, one (1 ).
6 :00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING AND CALLED TO
ORDER SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY -6:05 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Posey , Delgleize (remote), Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr (remote), and Brenden (remote)
None
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Council/PFA Regular Meeting and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2020, Page 2 of 15
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-Led by Mayor Pro Tern Hardy.
INVOCATION
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation , the City does not intend to proselyt ize or advance any faith or
belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation .
2. 20-1548 Mike Michaud of Dance 4 Joy Ministries and member of the Greater Huntington
Beach Interfaith Council offered the invocation remotely
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY Remotely -None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received Afte r 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.
Each comment was read in its entirety during the Public Comments portion of the meeting:
Non-Agendized Items
Two (2) communications received
Citv Manager's Report
Item #4 (20-1566) COVID-19 Update
Twenty-two (22) communications
Administrative Items
Item #9 (20-1546), #10 (20-1547), & #11 (20-1553)
One-hundred twenty-seven (127) communications
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 .
Mayor Semeta announced that due to the COVID-19 s ituation, this City Council meeting was closed to
the public. Comments could be submitted electronically for Council consideration by sending them to
agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org . To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the
agenda, please submit comments no later than 2:00 PM of the day of the meeting . Comments received
after 2:00 PM will be shared and considered if possible , by City Council and made part of the official
public record of the meeting as supplemental communication .
Public Comments received by 2:00 PM were compiled and read aloud t o the City Council by City Clerk
Robin Estanislau and Deputy City Clerk Tania Moore .
Unagendized Items:
Spencer Hagaman asked City Council to transition to a digital format for City Council meetings during the
COVID-19 pandemic. (00 :03 :57)
Natalie Moser, Homeless United -Huntington Beach Member, suggested ideas for addressing the needs
of homeless residents during COVID-19 pandemic. (00 :07 :54)
City Manager's Report
Item No. 4 (20-1566) COVID-19 Update: (00 :10:28)
Council/PFA Regular Meeting and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2020, Page 3 of 15
Kim Aschenbrenner reported concerns related to improper social distancing observed at Bauer and
Edison Parks. (00 : 10:29)
William Bruner asked for the closing of City Beach parking lot. (00: 10:56)
Tim reported lack of proper social distancing observed at beach parking lots . (00: 11 :02)
Dawn Brunner asked for closure of all outdoor facilities. (00 : 11 :27)
Diana Nicasio asked the City to close the beaches . (00: 11 :32)
Lucy Peerenboom asked the City to close the beaches . (00: 11 :41)
Jacquel ine Acevedo asked the City to close the beaches. (00 : 11 :50)
Elizabeth Garcia asked the City to close the beaches . (00: 12:08)
Anonymous asked the City to close the beaches . (00 :12:31)
Richard Green asked for direction on using the Strand without wa lking on the grass, and requested that
parking along PCH be closed. (00 :12:47)
Marty Caproni asked the City to close the beaches . (00: 13: 13)
Kathy Bartlett reported it is impossible to practice social distancing on bike and beach paths ; and no one
is wearing face masks. (00:13:51)
Kathy Anderson expressed concerns about 4th of July crowds and asked that planned festivities be
cancelled. (00: 14:00)
A. Q . asked why Stay-at-Home orders are not being enforced. (00 : 14: 15)
David Miller, a long-time resident, asked the City to close the beaches. (00: 14:26)
Ellen Hale asked the City to close the beaches . (00:14 :46)
Natalie Moser thanked first responders and essential workers for their service. (00:14:53)
Tammy Wegner asked the City to close the beaches . (00:15:15)
Anonymous noted lack of socia l distancing in the Downtown and beach areas (00: 15:27)
John Henkel asked the City to close the beaches. (00 : 15:59)
Administrative Items
Item No. 9 (20-1546) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding-Management Employee's
Organization (MEO)
Item No. 10 (20-1547) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding-Municipal Teamsters
Council/PFA Regular Meeting and
Hou sing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2020, Page 4 of 15
Item No. 11 (20-1553) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding-Police Officers' Association
(POA) (00:16:06)
Canned comment in opposition to Items 9, 1 O and 11 for at least one year received from :
Craig and Stephanie Billington Sid Spenick Russel Neal
Jon Koskoff Blake Rose Donna Dillon
Tom Laughlin Les and Sharon Messick Carole Pedriana (00:16:10)
Patricia Pitts Gary Liggett
Madeline Pacilio-Brand Greg Dillon
Susan Jervik communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 & 11 for at least a year. (00: 17 : 12)
Lois Lacey communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 & 11 for at least a year. (00: 17:41)
Elizabeth Pedley communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 & 11 for at least a year. (00:17 :54)
Roy and Margaret Arnold communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 for at least a year.
(00:18:06)
Paula and Michael Hessley communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 for at least a year.
(00: 18: 16)
Steve Farnsworth communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time . (00:18:24)
Vanessa Martinez communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11 at this time. (00: 19: 12)
Larry McNeely communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 at th i s time . (00:20 :20)
Craig Frampton communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 1 O and 11 for at least a year. (00:20 : 58)
Craig Frampton shared a canned Police Department response regarding traffic. (00:21 :34)
Jeff Murdoch commun icated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time . (00:21 :40)
Rob Pool communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 1 O and 11 until the City has totally recuperated from
COVID-19 pandemic. (00:2 1 :47)
Gary Tarkington communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 1 O and 11 until the City has totally recuperated
from COVID-19 pandemic. (00:26 :26)
Ann Palmer communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00 :26:34)
Cari Swan communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11 for at least a year. (00:27:32)
Cari Swan provided additional information to support her position of opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11
for at least a year. (00 :31 :00)
Erich Moreno communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11. (00:33 :32)
Janet Cole communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 . (00 :34: 15)
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Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
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Ron Plummer communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 . (00:34:43)
Allen Curry communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11. (00 :35 : 14)
Ross and Diane Miller communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-
19 are known . (00:35 :53)
Chris Berry communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 for at least a year. (00:36: 16)
David Cicerone communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 for at least a year. (00:37 :09)
Judith Clark communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11 at this t ime . (00:37:12)
Sean Porter, long-time resident of Huntington Beach , communicated opposition to Item Nos : 9, 10 and
11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are known . (00:38 :18)
Stephanie Szu communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 1 O and 11 at this time. (00:38:44)
Barbara Katz communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 1 O and 11 at this time . (00 :39:03)
Elizabeth Esparza communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 at this time . (00:39 :52)
Ray Raines communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11 at this time. (00:41 :03)
Rob and Sharon Ott communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-
19 are known. (00:41 :27)
Lana Ray Benton communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19
are known. (00:43:25)
Ceason Baker communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVI D-19 are
known . (00:43 :48)
Lowell Pierce communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11 at this time. (00:45:04)
Tony communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11 at this time. (00:45:29)
Eric Halsey communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 1 O and 11 at this time . (00:45 :33)
Natalie Porter communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 1 O and 11 for at least 4 -6 months . (00:45:46)
Richard Thiel communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-1 9 are
known. (00:46 :00)
Milt Dardis communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11. (00 :47 :10)
Diana Lethen communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 at this time. (00:49:45)
Ron Taylor and Margaret Coleman communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 until the full
effects of COVID-19 are known . (00 :50:03)
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April 6, 2020, Page 6 of 15
Kathy Carrick communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 at this t ime . (00:50:51)
Michael and Jennifer Bledsoe communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of
COVID-19 are known . (00:53:09)
Mark Cohen communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 1 O and 11 at this time. (00:53 :31)
Ann and Gary Tarkington communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00 :53 :40)
Ron Taylor communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time . (00 :54:25)
Kathleen Moore Nutting communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 at this time . (00:54:40)
Larry McNeely communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 1 O and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known . (00:57: 10)
City Employee asked Council to please table the MOU votes until the future. (00 :59:06)
Kathleen Brown communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 1 O and 11 at this time . (00 :59:20)
Barbara Katz communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11 at this time. (00 :59:25)
Cathy Haro communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01 :00:15)
Patti Davis communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01 :00:47)
Gina Curry communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 at th is time . (01 :01 :22)
Logan Haug communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 1 O and 11 at this time . (01 :02:07)
Nicholas Mestanas communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19
are known. (01 :02 :37)
Greg Velastegui communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11 at this time . (01 :03:21)
Lynn Ungar communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01 :03:44)
Aimee Ruiz opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01 :04 :31)
Terry Feit communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , ·10 and 11 at this time. (01 :05 :03)
Mark Tonkovitch communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 1 O and 11 at this time. (01 :05 :45)
Gino Bruno communicated opposition to Item Nos . 8 , 9, and 1 O [9 , 10 and 11] until the full effects of
COVID-19 are known . (01:06 :01)
Ted Barsh communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 at this time. (01 :07 :51 )
Crystal Kerins communicated opposition to Item Nos. 8 , 9 , and 1 O [9, 10 and 11] at this time . (01 :08:07 )
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Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2020, Page 7 of 15
Steve West communicated opposition to Item Nos. 8, 9 , and 10 [9, 10 and 11] until the full effects of
COVID-19 are known . (01 :08:46)
Christine Machado commun icated opposition to Item Nos. 8 , 9, and 10 [9 , 10 and 11] at this t ime.
(01 :10:21)
Erik Mohler communicated opposition to Item Nos. 8, 9, and 1 O [9, 10 and 11] for at least two years.
(01 :10 :33)
Christina Silva-Salgado communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01 : 10:49)
Anna Plewa communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known . (01 :11 :04)
Eileen Harris communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11. (01 : 12:21)
Marlene Shiner communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01 : 13: 12)
Michelle and Terry Schomburg communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11. (01 :13:44)
Keith and Jean Rhine communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 . (01 :14:19)
Tom Wilkinson communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01 : 14: 39)
Teri Pool communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 1 O and 11 at this time . (01 :14:52 )
Barbara Shepard communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 at this time. (01 : 15:52)
Dino Ferraro communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 1 O and 11 at this time. (01 : 16: 19)
Adriana Aguilera communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11. (01 : 17 : 12)
Ginny Latka communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11. (01 : 17:28)
Linda and Gary Chrisman communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of
COVID-19 are known . (01 :17 :49)
Debbie Farmen communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 1 O and 11 at this time . (01: 18: 11)
Rita Barry communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known . (01 :18:16)
Marty Golden communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 at this time . (01: 18:37)
Peta-Gaye Hoskinson communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this t ime. (01 : 19:09)
Kori Haug communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01 :20:32)
Daniel Savard communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known . (01 :20:46)
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Michael Gioan communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (01 :21 :53)
Lynda Muir communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at th is time . (01 :24:05)
Susan Matthewson communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time . (01 :24:33)
Linda Kalicki communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01 :24:59)
Jerry Barry communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 1 O and 11 . (01 :25:24)
Jon and Susan Gary communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-
19 are known. (01 :26:21)
Bill Saksa communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 . (01:29:11)
C. L. Stapleton communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01 :29 :39)
Taylor Haug communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 1 1. (01 :30 :02 )
Sean and Kate Bonnevie communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01 :30 :18)
Thomas Tetreault communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 . (01 :31 :28)
ARoyalty-Hanavan communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 1 O and 1 1 at th is time . (01 :31 :34)
Mark Cohen communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 at this time . (01 :32 :12)
Carlee Okerman communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19
are known . (01 :32:21)
Pat Quintana communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (01 :33:07)
Will iam Hennerty, Jr. communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 1 O and 11 at this t ime. (01 :33:24)
Robert Dominguez communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 at t his time . (01 :33 :38)
Debbie Farmen (2) communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 at this time. (0 1 :33:48)
Sherry Daniels communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known . (01 :33 :57 )
Dorothy Newbrough communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9 , 1 O and 11 until the full effects of COVID-
19 are known . (01 :3 6:46)
Lisa Ager communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (01 :36 :57)
Laurie Virtue communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this ti me . (01 :37:10)
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Janet Bean communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9 , 10 and 11 at this time. (01 :37:51)
Chris Barsh communicated opposition to Item Nos . 9, 10 and 11 at this t ime. (01 :3 9:20)
Agenda Comments to the City Council RECEIVED AFTER 2:00 CUTOFF:
(Names acknowledged during the Public Comment Portion of the meeti ng ) (01 :3 9:43)
City Manager's Report
#4 (20-1566)
Pappas
Administrative Items #9, 10, 11
Tiffany Tina
Bill Martin
Brie B
Matt McAllister
Dorothy & Mike Kraus
Terry Ferguson
Steve Fong
Spencer Kelly
Sam Shepherd
Jacob Fong
Indiana Fuller
SoCal 714
Victor Ojeda
Grace Fitzpatrick
Natalie Moser
Yvonne Mauro
Kelly Eddy
Bill Larkin
David Powell
Jake Knox
Laura Conway
Linda Moulton-Patterson
Heidi Fong
Brian Schrieber
Libby Frolichman
Grant Hasselbach
Larry Godfrey
Darryl Purks
Erich Moreno
Sally Neiser
Robert Faiella
Debra Jubinsky
Dewy
Joe Fischman
V ince Sipkovich
Lisa Henderson
Linda Law
S2 Performing Training
Lauren Smith
Allie Shepherd
Sean McCollom
Charles Knoth
Natalie Moser
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy stated that the majority of the people whose names were just read, as being
received AFTER the cutoff, stated their support for Administrative Item No. 11, and she acknowledged
that all Councilmembers received copies of all comments.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE-APPOINTMENTS-LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Posey reported speaking to the Huntington Beach Po lice Officers' Association (HBPOA).
Councilmember Delgleize reported attending a Highways and Planning meeting of the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA), and announced a collaborative effort between Cali fornia Department of
Transportation (Caltrans), OCTA, and the various impacted cities for addressing traffic issues and
solutions all along the Beach Boulevard corridor.
Councilmember Carr reported a conversation with the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association
(HBPOA).
Councilmember Brenden reported a conversation with the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association
(HBPOA).
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
3. 20-1484 Ascon Landfill Site Update
Council/PFA Regular Meeting and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2020, Page 10of15
Assistant City Manager Travis Hopkins presented a PowerPoint communication entitled Ascon Landfill
Site Update with .slides entitled Slope Failure Concern (3), Ascon Landfill Site Slope Inspection, Tension
Cracks Identified (2), Community Forum, For More Information on Ascon Project, and Ascon Landfill Site
Update.
Councilmember Carr and Assistant City Manager Hopkins discussed that the California Department of
Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has the permits and authority necessary for the completion of this
project.
Mayor Semeta and Assistant City Manager Hopkins confirmed that this planned managed excavation , on
a limited area of the berm related to slope failure , is expected to be very minor compared to the work that
was done last year.
4. 20-1566 Update of the City COVID-19 Response Plan and Actions for Review and Discussion
City Manager Oliver Chi emphasized all departments are functioning and vital City operations are being
maintained . He highlighted adjustments in department's activities and new programs that have been
developed in response to COVID-19, and provided a financial overview presenting revenue and
expenditure projections based on COVID-19 impacts.
City Manager Chi presented a PowerPoint communication entitled City of Huntington Beach COVID-19
Response Update with slides entitled Situational Update US Totals, Situational Update Orange County
(2), Situational Update HB EMS Response Statistics, Maintenance of Vital City Operations, Huntington
Beach Electronic Submittal Portal, CLOSED due to COVID-19 Keep Off Grass, HB Ready Coronavirus
Updates in Huntington Beach, Stimulus Package Summary, Telehealth Program Being Launched, New
Emerging Issue -Face Coverings, Financial Overview, FY 2019120 COVID-19 Budget Projection
Details, Summary COVID-19 FY 2019120 Financial Position, and Questions?
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy, City Manager Chi and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Dahle Bulosan discussed
when sales taxes are actually received , reduced General Fund savings transfers, clarifi~d that Section
115 Reserve funds are only for future Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) obligations, and
PERS calculates everything at the end of the Fiscal Year (June 30) and then there is a two-year (2 yr.)
lag before PERS makes the new unfunded liability available.
Councilmember Posey thanked City Manager Chi for his hard work, creativity and personal sacrifice
during this time . Councilmember Posey and City Manager Chi discussed grant funds, as related to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Reimbursable Expenses, on-going research to identify
new Federal stimulus bills, and the commitment to provide regular updates on available funding and the
status of funds already applied for.
Councilmember Peterson, City Manager Chi and CFO Bulosan discussed a number of capital
improvement projects being considered for delay to save General Fund dollars. Councilmember
Peterson shared his opinion that there is no way to make up for missed sales tax during the time of
COVID-19 business closures.
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Mayor Semeta stated her support for being very cautious with reducing General Liability funds, and City
Manager Chi clarified that as far as capital improvement projects , it becomes a timing issue as to
whether a project can be completed within the current Fiscal Year.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. 20-1535 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Posey, second Hardy to approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes dated March 16, 2020, as written and on file in the office of the City
Clerk; and, approve and adopt the City Council emergency meeting minutes dated March 19, 2020, as
written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson , Carr, and Brenden
NOES: None
6. 20-1533 Received and Filed the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021-2024/2025 Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan; Draft 2020/2021 Annual Action Plan
for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership Programs; Draft FY 2020/21 -2024/2025 Citizen Participation Plan; and
Draft FY 2020/21-2024/2025 Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
A motion was made by Posey, second Hardy to receive and file the following draft documents in
compliance with the Consolidated Plan Procedures of 24 CFR Part 91 : 1. Draft Fiscal Year 2020/21 to
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Consolidated Plan ; 2. Draft Fiscal Year 2020/21 Annua l Action Plan ; 3. Draft Fiscal
Year 2020/21 to Fiscal Year 2024/25 Citizen Participation Plan; and 4 . Draft Fiscal Year 2020/21 to
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta , Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
None
7. 20-1544 Adopted Resolution No. 2020-16 approving City authorized agents to apply for and
obtain Financial Assistance for Disaster and Emergency Relief
A motion was made by Posey , second Hardy to adopt Resolution No. 2020-16, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing Certain City Officials to Execute Appl ications and
Documents to Obtain Disaster and Emergency Relief."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
8. 20-1560
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson , Carr, and Brenden
None
Adopted Resolution No. 06, authorizing the Housing Authority Clerk to accept
deeds on behalf of the Huntington Beach Housing Authority
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A motion was made by Posey, second Hardy to Adopt Resolution No. 06 , "A Resolution of the Board of
Commissioners of the Huntington Beach Housing Authority designating the Clerk to accept Deed and
Real Property Interests on behalf of the Housing Authority."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
City Manager Chi introduced Administrative Item Nos. 9 , 10 and 11 with a PowerPoint presentation
entitled Introduction of Proposed Memoranda of Understanding with Police Officers' Association, HB
Municipal Teamsters, and Management Employees' Association, with slides titled: Obligations Under
Myers-Mi/ias-Brown Act (MMBA), Proposed Memoranda of Understanding, FY 2019120 Fiscal Impact,
FY 2020121 Fiscal Impact, and City Council Options.
Councilmember Peterson thanke,d the community for responding , described the back and forth
discussions necessary to reach these agreements, and stated his support for putting the brakes on these
items now until there is a full, more accurate picture of City finances related to COVID-19, which he
suggested most likely won't happen until 2021.
Councilmember Posey reviewed the four major objectives that City Manager Chi had when he was hired
which included Labor Negotiations, and stated that in his opinion had there not been the delay requ ired
to hire a City Manager and Assistant City Manager, these contracts would have been accepted and
approved several months ago. Councilmember Posey shared his concern that a delay in approval could
affect staff retention , and believes it is prudent to approve the proposed med ical leave change now.
Councilmember Posey closed his comments by sharing that Councilmembers had received
communications of support for these items from several prominent community members that were not
received before the deadline and therefore were not available to be read aloud .
Councilmember Carr stated her support for most of Councilmember Posey's comments and expressed
her opinion these memoranda are long overdue , and shared her concern that re-negotiation may be
required if there is further delay. Councilmember Carr further stated that she received many
communications from community members that were not read aloud, and sees th is situation
demonstrating the need for a change in how the public can "speak" at these meetings. Councilmember
Carr described some of the ways that private companies are responding to this crisis by boosting pay
and benefits, especially for their employees on the front lines .
Councilmember Delgleize stated her support for the comments made by both Council members Posey
and Carr, and expressed her appreciation to City Manager Chi, Police Chief Handy and Fire Ch ief
Haberle for the outstanding ways they have effectively managed during th is time . Council member
Delgleize also recognized the months of time that it took to negotiate these contracts and expressed her
support for approval.
Councilmember Brenden expressed his gratitude to all of the first responders for the sacrifices they are
making at this time , and commended City staff members and managers for their efforts to meet the new
challenges created during this time . Councilmember Brenden also reported receiving many
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communications from residents in the last three hours , and his final analysis shows that in reality fifty-
percent (50%) of the respondents support these items and fifty-percent (50%) oppose these items. He
then read the comments sent by 1) Matt, 2) a Member of the MEO , and 3) Dorothy and Mike , all in
support of Administrative Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 . Council member Brenden provided a review of historical
salary increases for the three groups under consideration , which in his opinion demonstrates that t hese
proposed increases are not e xcessive by any means , and stated his opinion tha t not approving these
items could potentially jeopardize public services and safety.
Councilmember Peterson stated he fully supports public service , but believes t here is too much unknown
about the full financial impact of COVID-19 at this time, and if the current p rojections are wrong , these
increases will hit all ta xpayers . He further explained his position that th is issue has noth ing to do with
retention since every city has implemented a hiring freeze right now and staff are not going to q uit t he ir
job if these items are not approved .
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy provided a history of the good and bad times through her years as a
Councilmember, and her previous experiences of approving payments without knowing what was coming
in the economy. She summarized her current options as to either follow her heart by showing gratitude
for the excellent service and increasing pay now, or follow her head to ensure so lvency for pay in the
future. Since she believes the coming recession will be worse than she has ever seen before in her
lifetime , she will follow her head this time and not vote to approve t hese pay in creases.
Mayor Semeta e x pressed her appreciation for Mayor Pro Tern Hardy's historical perspective , and
acknowledged that today's world is drastically different from when these contracts were negot iated last
fall . Mayor Semeta stated that her vote to not support these increased ex penses at this time in no way
means she doesn't have admiration and respect for staff and public safet y officers. Ma yor Semeta
stated her support for the publ ic comments which concluded that our unprecedented times require a step
back when looking at increasing e xpenses, and that decision is not a reflection of disrespect or
dissatisfaction with performance. Mayor Semeta explained that some cit ies across the country are
looking at staff reductions, her e x pectation that Huntington Beach can move ahead w ithout having to do
that, and that she would prefer to table these items for a more accurate financial picture .
A motion was made by Peterson , second Semeta to table all proposed Memorandum of Understandings
(HB Management Employees' O rganization ; HB Municipal Teamsters; HB Police Officers ' Association )
until 2021 .
A substitute motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize , to approve introductions of all Memo randum
of Understandings (HB Management Employees' Organization; HB Municipal Teamsters; HB Police
Officers' Association), documented individually for Administrative Items 9 , 10 and 11 as follows :
9. 20-1546 Approved Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between
the Huntington Beach Management Employees' Organization (MEO) and the City of
Huntington Beach for November 1, 2019, through October 31, 2020
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum
of Understanding between the Huntington Beach Management Employees' Organization (MEO) and the
City of Huntington Beach for the period November 1, 2019 , through October 31 , 2020.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES : Posey , Delgleize , Ca rr, and Brenden
NOES : Hardy, Semeta, and Peterson
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10. 20-1547 Approved Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between
the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters and the City of Huntington Beach for
October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020 ·
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum
of Understanding between the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters and the City of Huntington Beach
for the period October 1, 2019 , through September 30 , 2020 .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: Hardy, Semeta, and Peterson
11. 20-1553 Approved Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between
the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association and the City of Huntington
Beach for January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023
A motion was made by Posey , second Delgleize to approve Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum
of Understanding between the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association and the City of Huntington
Beach for the period January 1, 2020, through June 30 , 2023 .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES :
Posey, Delgleize , Carr, and Brenden
Hardy, Semeta, and Peterson
City Clerk Robin Estanislau stated that staff is going to ensure that all commun icat ion channels are
properly captured and included in the meeting record, and thanked Councilmembers for reading some of
the comments submitted after the meeting had started .
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Brenden congratulated the City of Huntington Beach for being ranked 7th Happiest City
in America. He also shared some historical facts from Chris Epting's on-line Evening Historical
Presentation on the Early 1920's in Huntington Beach , and announced that at 7 PM on Saturday, April
11, Mr. Epting will present The History of the Bolsa Chica Gun Club.
Councilmember Brenden highlighted some of the donations recently rece ived by the City: $100,000 from
Hoag Memorial Hospital for the Surf City Seniors' On-The-Go Program ; $22 ,000 from Council on Aging to
fund a part-time Front Office Assistant for the Transportation Program ; $7 ,000 from the Reliance Trust
Punkett Foundation for the Partners in Art Program ; $20,000 from Friends of the Children 's Library for
children's books; and $20,000 from Huntington Beach Concours d'Elegance for purchase of various library
children's resources .
Councilmember Brenden recognized Huntington Beach Firefighter Paramedic Drew Dipaolo who in early
March stopped at the site of a freeway accident , successfully pulled the driver out of the burning crushed
vehicle, used his personal fire extinguisher to help put down the fire, and then proceeded on to work !
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Councilmember Brenden described the recently approved Paycheck Protection Program , for small
businesses and non-profits with less than 500 employees , as part of the Congressiona l CARES Act, and
suggested that business banker should be contacted for further details .
Councilmember Posey announced that April is Huntington Beach "Take-Out" Month and encouraged
people to patronize their favorite restaurants for dinner to go.
Councilmember Carr reported participating in a recent conference call with Congressman Rouda and
Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris for discussion on the Congressional CARES Act, and encouraged people
to utilize HBReady.com which fills in some of the details and contains information from federal , state,
county and local sources . She also noted www.OnwardCA.gov as a job search resource listing current
open positions throughout the State. Council member Carr thanked those who are stepping up, and
staying in communication so that Huntington Beach will get through this together and be in a better place
in the end .
ADJOURNMENT at 9 :29 PM to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City
Council/Public Financing Authority on Monday, April 20, 2020 , at 4:00 PM in t he Civic Center Council
Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California .
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
ATTEST:
\ City Clerk-Secretary
City Clerk, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach and Secretary to the
Public Financing Authority and Housing Authority of
the City of Huntington Beach, California