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AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Monday, March 20, 20 17
MAYOR
AND
CITY COUNCIL
FRED A. WILSON
City Manager
MICHAEL E. GATES
City Attorney
ROBIN ESTANISLAU
City Clerk
ALISA CUTCHEN
City Treasurer
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
4:00 PM - Study Session
6:00 PM - Regu/ar Meeting
Counci/ Chambers - 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
BARBARA DELGLEIZE
Mayor
MIKE POSEY PATRICK BRENDEN
Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember
JILL HARDY WILLIAM O'CONNELL
Councilmember Councilmember
ERIK PETERSON LYN SEMETA
Councilmember Councilmember
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CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
The City Council/Public Financing Authority of the City of Huntington Beach will regularly convene in joint session on the first
and third Monday of each month for the purpose of considering agenda items. The Huntington Beach Successor Agency,
Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Civic Improvement Corporation are also agencies on which the Council serves as
members. On each agenda these agencies may have items scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street immediately following distribution of the agenda packet to a majority of the City
Council. Packet delivery typically takes plan on Wednesday afternoons prior to the regularly scheduled meeting on Monday.
The agenda packet is posted on the city's website at http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/Government/agendas/. Questions on
agenda items may be directed to the City Clerk's Office at (714) 536-5227 .
AUDIO/VIDEO ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION
Staff and members of the public have the opportunity to submit information related to an agenda item following distribution of
the agenda packet to the City Council. This information is identified as "Supplemental Communication" and is assembled into
a packet by the City Clerk on the day of the City Council meeting. The Brown (Open Meetings) Act requires that copies of
Supplemental Communication be made available to the public immediately upon distribution of material to a majority of the
City Council. Communication received by any individual at the meeting will be made available to the public in the City Clerk's
Office the following morning.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Awards, presentations, and proclamations made by the Mayor on behalf of the City. The Public Information Office coordinates
the arrangements with the Mayor and submits a list of presentations through the City Manager's Office.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time of the meeting for the City Council to receive comments from the public regarding items of interest or agenda
items not scheduled for Public Hearing. Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, the City Council may not enter into
discussion regarding items not on the City Council agenda. Members of the public who wish to speak to a member of the
Council on an item not on the agenda may consider setting up an individual appointment by contacting the Council's
Administrative Assistant at 714-536-5553 .
The following statement applies to any public exchange of comments during City Council meetings:
"The City Council strives to treat members of the public with respect. Comments or concerns provided by the public shall be
done in a civil and respectful manner. Any public comments that are discriminatory, defamatory or otherwise not protected
speech, whether as to race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected classification, will not be considered
by the City Council and may be a basis for the Mayor to interrupt the public comment. In addition, any such public comments
will not be consented to, agreed to, ascribed to, or otherwise adopted by the City Council in its considerations, deliberations,
discussions, and findings regarding any matter before it tonight. The City Council provides this public opportunity for free
speech, but the City Council categorically rejects comments from anyone, including the public, that are of a discriminatory
nature, and such comments will not inform the City Council's decision."
To participate in Public Comments, pink Request to Speak forms are available at the Chambers entrance and are collected by
the Sergeant at Arms. Each speaker is allowed 3 minutes, and time may not be donated to another speaker.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE / APPOINTMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS AND ALL AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTING
This agenda item allows Councilmembers to make announcements regarding Council committees, appointments or liaison
reports, and all individuals as appropriate to disclose any conferences, training, seminars, etc. attended at the Agency's
expense, per Government Code §53232 .3(d) .
Lists of the conferences, training, seminars, and other activities generally attended by the City Council, City Manager, City
Attorney, City Clerk, and City Treasurer are included as appendices to the City Budget. The budget is available on the city's
website at http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/Government/budget_information/. Exceptions to these lists have been
submitted as a report to the City Clerk for inclusion in the record of this meeting..
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearings allow citizens to speak in favor or against specific items brought to Council by staff. Staff may provide a
presentation. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing to receive comments on that specific item. Upon hearing all public
comments, the Mayor will close or continue the Public Hearing. Council may then decide to engage in discussion and/or take
action on the item.
To participate in a Public Hearing, green Request to Speak forms are available at the Chambers entrance and are collected
by the Sergeant at Arms.
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
Administrative Hearings required by Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 1 .18 entitle only affected property owners to
speak on a respective item.
To participate in the Administrative Hearing, b/ue Request to Speak forms are available at the Chambers entrance and are
collected by the Sergeant at Arms (the Police Officer located near the speakers' podium).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered routine items that do not normally require separate consideration. The City
Council/Public Financing Authority usually makes one motion for approval of all the items listed under this section. However,
Council may remove an item from the motion for discussion purposes.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Administrative Items are considered separately and require separate motions. These actions are normally of a non-routine
nature, and frequently require a staff presentation.
ORDINANCES
Ordinances require two readings before the City Council. They are first introduced, and then adopted at a subsequent
meeting. Ordinances typically become law thirty (30) days after adoption. However, an emergency ordinance may be
adopted upon introduction, and is effective immediately.
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is provided for Items of business presented by individual members of the City Council
CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Monday, March 20, 20 17
MAYOR
AND
CITY COUNCIL
FRED A. WILSON
City Manager
MICHAEL E. GATES
City Attorney
ROBIN ESTANISLAU
City Clerk
ALISA CUTCHEN
City Treasurer
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
4:00 PM - Study Session
6:00 PM - Regu/ar Meeting
Counci/ Chambers - 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
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BARBARA DELGLEIZE
Mayor
MIKE POSEY PATRICK BRENDEN
Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember
JILL HARDY WILLIAM O'CONNELL
Councilmember Councilmember
ERIK PETERSON LYN SEMETA
Councilmember Councilmember
4:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, Peterson
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After
Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS (3 Minute Time Limit)
STUDY SESSION
. Community Services Department to present a report on the "Ship/ey to
Shore" trai/ concept /inking Huntington Centra/ Park to Orange County
Harriet Wieder Regiona/ Park, inc/uding an overview of the concept,
issues, opportunities and constraints of the project in response to Counci/
direction provided at the January 26, 20 17 Strategic P/anning Retreat.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor De/g/eize to Announce: Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City
Counci/ takes this opportunity to pub/ic/y introduce and identify designated
/abor negotiator, City Manager Fred Wi/son, who wi// be participating in today's
C/osed Session discussions regarding /abor negotiations with: Huntington
Beach Firefighters' Association (HBFA), Huntington Beach Po/ice Officers'
Association (POA), and/or Surf City Lifeguard Emp/oyees' Association (SCLEA).
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CLOSED SESSION
2. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)( 1), the City Counci/ sha//
recess into C/osed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the
fo//owing /awsuit: Huntington Shorec/iff, LP v. City of Huntington Beach,
et a/. (JS Stadium), Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-20 11-
00463995.
3. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)( 1), the City Counci/ sha//
recess into C/osed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the
fo//owing /awsuit: Cory Weker/e v. City of Huntington Beach, Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 30-20 16-00839579.
4. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)( 1), the City Counci/ sha//
recess into C/osed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the
fo//owing /awsuit: ComUNIDAD v. City of Huntington Beach; Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 30-2016-00869173-CU-WM-CXC.
5. Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Counci/ sha// recess into
C/osed Session to meet with its designated /abor negotiators and Fred
Wi/son, City Manager regarding the fo//owing: Huntington Beach
Firefighters' Association (HBFA), Huntington Beach Po/ice Officers'
Association (POA), and/or Surf City Lifeguard Emp/oyees' Association
(SCLEA).
6. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)( 1), the City Counci/ sha//
recess into C/osed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the
fo//owing /awsuit: Kevin Jackson vs. City of Huntington Beach, WCAB
Case No. ADJ 10 15343 & ADJ 10 152339; C/aim No. COHB-14-0168.
7. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)( 1), the City Counci/ sha//
recess into C/osed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the
fo//owing /awsuit: Rona/d Thompson vs. City of Huntington Beach, WCAB
Case No. ADJ943 1733; C/aim No. COHB-14-0082.
6:00 PM — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
O'Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, Peterson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION - To be /ed by Mark Currie of Baha'i of Huntington Beach and
member of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Counci/
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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.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor De/g/eize to ca// on Victoria A/berty and Gise/a Campagne to present the
Adoptab/e Pet of the Month.
Mayor De/g/eize to present commendation to Marina High Schoo/ student Austin
Hwang as he was recent/y honored as a "Luminary" by the Disney/and Resort for
his action to improve his community.
Mayor De/g/eize to ca// on Fire Chief David Segura to present commendations to
Go/den West Co//ege Track and Fie/d coaches and staff for their /ife-saving
efforts to he/p ASGWC President and team member Javier Venegas.
Mayor De/g/eize to ca// on representatives from the Internationa/ Surfing
Museum who wi// present "Operation Rings."
Mayor De/g/eize to ca// on Library Services Director Stephanie Beverage to
present the Mayor's Award to Library Services C/erk, Debra Garcia.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After
Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234
REPORTING, AND OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve and adopt minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting
minutes dated March 6, 2017, and the City Council special meeting minutes
dated March 14, 2017, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Receive and fi/e the City of Huntington Beach Strategic P/an Updates
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Six-Month Strategic Objectives
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3. Approve Fisca/ Year 20 15/ 16 Year-End Budget Adjustments, Inter-fund
Transfers and Avai/ab/e Fund Ba/ance Recommendations
Recommended Action:
Approve the year-end budget adjustments, transfers, and fund balance
recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2015/16 Revised Budget in the Funds and
amounts contained in Attachments 1 and 2 .
4. Approve Fisca/ Year 20 15/ 16 Year End Audit and Conso/idated Genera/
Liabi/ity Fund
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to perform all actions necessary to properly record
and fund a General Liability Internal Service Fund (Fund 552) for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2016, and adjust the FY 2016/17 Adopted Budget
accordingly.
5. Authorize the re/ease of the Guarantee & Warranty Bond for Lamb Park
(Fairwind Subdivision)
Recommended Action:
Release the Guarantee & Warranty Bond No . PB03010402299 and instruct the
City Treasurer to notify the Surety, Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
of this action.
6. Adopt Reso/ution No. 20 17- 11 amending the City's C/assification P/an
adding the c/assification of Senior Finance Ana/yst
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No . 2017-11, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Amending the City Classification Plan by Adding the
Classification of Senior Finance Analyst."
7. Approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 with Hinder/iter, de
L/amas and Associates in an amount not to exceed $ 115,000 for Sa/es and
Use Tax Auditing Services and increase Appropriations and Professiona/
Services Authority according/y
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Amendment
No . 2 to Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Hinderliter, de
Llamas and Associates for Sales and Use Services;" and,
B) Increase Appropriations and Professional Services Authority in the Finance
Department Accordingly.
8. Approve and authorize execution of a three-year Professiona/ Services
Contract with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., in the amount not exceed
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$ 180,000 for Economic Ana/ysis Services
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a "Professional
Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Keyser Marston
Associates, Inc. for Economic Analysis Services" in the amount not to exceed
$180,000 over a three-year period.
9. Authorization for the City Attorney to enter into Amendment No. 1 to
Agreement with A/varadoSmith, and amend the Budget and Professiona/
Services Authority according/y
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Attorney to enter into "Amendment No . 1 to Attorney Services
Agreement with AlvaradoSmith," and amend the Budget and Professional
Services Authority accordingly.
0. Adopt Ordinance No. 4 130 re-estab/ishing Fees for State Franchised Video
Service Providers as part of the City's membership on the joint powers
authority of the Pub/ic Cab/e Te/evision Authority (PCTA)
Approved for introduction March 6, 20 17, Vote: 7-0
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No . 4130, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Re-
Establishing Fees for State Franchised Video Service Providers."
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
. Submitted by Counci/member Brenden - Naming of the Bandstand in
Centra/ Park
Recommended Action:
The task of the official naming the Bandstand at Central Park for Tom Ridley be
referred to the Community Services Commission for appropriate research,
review and recommendation to the full City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing
Authority is Monday, Apri/ 03, 20 17, at 4:00 PM in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000
Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
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MEETINGS AT
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City Council/PFA Agenda — Monday, March 20, 2017
4:30 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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.
CALLED TO ORDER — 4:30 PM
ROLL CALL
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
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(3 Minute Time Limit) — None
Present: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, De
For Study Session Item No. 1, one (1) communication: a PowerPoint communication received from
Police Chief Robert Handy, entitled Updating City Municipal Codes , to be presented by Captain Kelly
Rodriguez of the H. B. Police Department, and a draft of the ordinances for discussion and information
purposes only for tonight.
1. Staff presented to the City Council proposed updates to the following Huntington Beach
Municipal Code (HMBC) Chapters 8.21, 12.32, 13.08, 13.10, and 13.48, in an effort to
modernize and comply with various court decisions.
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.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas/
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Minutes
City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, March 6, 2017
4:00 PM - Council Chambers
6:00 PM - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Police Chief Handy discussed issues related to tentative Municipal Code changes and introduced
Captain Kelly Rodriguez who presented a PowerPoint communication entitled Updating City Municipal
Codes, Presented by Captain Kelly Rodriguez, HBPD with slides entitled: Updating City Municipal
Codes (6 slides), Proposed New Municipal Code, Updating City Municipal Codes (2 slides), Proposed
New Municipal Code, Proposed Municipal Code, and Comments/Questions.
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Chief Handy explained that the purpose of this meeting is to start the discussion process on these
issues, and that the suggested changes are to bring the City’s code current with case law.
City Attorney Gates explained more details about the proposed changes.
Councilmembers Brenden, O'Connell and Peterson discussed several concerns with Chief Handy who
explained that the proposed changes are to protect the civil liberties of everyone.
A motion was made by O’Connell, second Posey to recess to Closed Session for Items 2 – 3.
With no objections, the motion carried.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION — 4:48 PM
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 Firefighters’ Association (HBFA), Municipal Employees’ Association (MEA),
Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association (POA), and/or Surf City Lifeguard Employees’
Association (SCLEA).
CLOSED SESSION
2. 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 Firefighters’ Association (HBFA), Municipal Employees’
Association (MEA), Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association (POA), and/or Surf
City Lifeguard Employees’ Association (SCLEA).
3. Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: Jaime Lopez vs.
City of Huntington Beach, WCAB Case No. ADJ10195282; Claim No. COHB-13-0235.
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING — 6:05 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilmember O’Connell
INVOCATION - Rev. Kelly Frankiewicz of Leisure World Community Church, Seal Beach 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.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY — None
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Delgleize called on 90-year-old WWII Veteran Mr. Frank Puccilli who sang the Star Spangled
Banner in honor of it becoming our National Anthem 86 years ago on March 3, 1931.
Mayor Delgleize called on Ken Inouye who presented the Orange County Human Relations
Commission (OCHRC) Annual Report in conjunction with OCHRC Board Member Minzah Malik.
Mayor Delgleize proclaimed California Arbor Week March 7-14, 2017, and presented a proclamation to
Jean Nagy.
Mayor Delgleize called on the representatives from the Children’s Needs Task Force to thank them and
Barnes & Noble for their donation of 3,579 books to local schools and youth-oriented organizations
from their annual book drive.
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:
For Consent Calendar Item No. 2, a PowerPoint communication received from Robin Estanislau, City
Clerk submitting a correction to the Advisory Board title in the February 21, 2017 minutes.
For Item No. 9, email communication received from Patricia Quintana.
For Ordinances for Introduction, Item No. 13, a PowerPoint communication entitled Ordinance .
For Councilmember Items, Item No. 14, email communication from Richardson Gray.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) — 29 Speakers
The number [hh:mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas .
Joe Carchio was called to speak and expressed condolences for the recent passing of Gil Coerper,
former Huntington Beach Mayor, Councilmember and Police Officer, and requested that this Council
meeting be dedicated in Mr. Coerper's memory. (00:42:07)
Dave Sullivan was called to speak and expressed his opinion that Council support for Councilmember
Posey's Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID) full audit would indicate no confidence in the
Finance Commission, which is composed of members appointed by the Council members. Mr. Sullivan
offered solutions in support of reinstating Sunday hours for the Central Library, and expressed his
support and gratitude for the Huntington Beach Police Officers and Firefighters. (00:44:06)
Richard Armendariz, Residents 4 Reasonable Desalination (R4RD) member, was called to speak and
expressed his opposition to the Poseidon Desalination project. (00:47:15)
Henry Carey, Co-Owner, Bomburger, was called to speak and expressed his support of Council
Member Items No. 14 regarding modifying conditions of approval included in Resolution No. 2013-24
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for Downtown establishments with alcohol sales. He also expressed his opinion that the City should be
taxing, rather than issuing fines, for medical marijuana dispensaries. (00:50:23)
Chad Kroeger was called to speak and proposed that the City install a 12 foot steel statue of Paul
Walker on the pier, that it be created by Damian Ortega, and asked how to get the project started.
(00:53:34)
Bodhi Johnson was called to speak and expressed his support of honoring a former Huntington Beach
resident, Paul Walker, by placing his statue on the pier. (00:55:35)
Kelsey Gerlach was called to speak and expressed gratitude for the City's programs to support first-
time homeowners and small business owners. She also expressed concerns about the toxic chemicals
used in City parks and common areas and offered alternate solutions that may even reduce costs.
Mayor Delgleize asked Ms. Gerlach to complete a blue card for follow-up. (00:56:59)
Maureen was called to speak and shared several personal experiences she has had with various City
employees. She personally commended Code Enforcement Officer Jimmy Hoang and Assistant City
Clerk Patty Esparza for responding to her requests in a timely manner, and acknowledged the hard
work of City Attorney Michael Gates regarding the Kennedy Commission. She also requested that the
speaker's one-minute buzzer be fixed. (00:59:34)
Ethan Smith, 10 years old, was called to speak and encouraged the use of natural, non-toxic products
and methods to treat the City's parks and common areas for the protection of people and pets.
(01:02:10)
Paul Horgan, HB Take Action member, was called to speak and expressed frustration in trying to
communicate with Congressman Dana Rohrabacher. Mr. Horgan requested the assistance of the City
Council in scheduling a town hall meeting with the Congressman. (01:03:40)
Leslie Gilson, Gibbs Park Restoration Coordinator for the Butterfly Park, was called to speak and
reported that ten trees came down at Gibbs Park in the storms this winter, including two that were one
hundred years old. She asked that the City Council direct more money towards parks and landscape
for winter storm cleanup. (01:06:53)
Ann Anderson, Secretary of the Huntington Beach Tree Society, was called to speak and presented a
short video entitled Thank You 2016 HB Tree Society Volunteers . (01:08:16)
Jean Nagy, Huntington Beach Tree Society, was called to speak and shared that all trees at the farm in
Golden View will be organic and will not be sprayed. For Arbor Day, she encouraged homeowners to
plant a California Native Redbud, the City’s official tree, on their property. Visit the Urban Forest now to
see these trees in blossom. (01:11:21)
Juana Mueller was called to speak and expressed appreciation for the leadership that Jean Nagy
provides for the Huntington Beach Tree Society. Ms. Mueller also expressed her support of the request
that Mr. Horgan made for the City Council to invite Congressman Rohrabacher to participate in a town
hall meeting. (01:14:41)
Marius Cucurny was called to speak and expressed appreciation for the tree on the curb at the property
he purchased on Opera Lane in 1997, and asked how to stop the current plan to remove the curb trees
on Opera Lane. Mayor Delgleize asked him to complete a blue card for follow-up. (01:16:29)
Item 1. - 4
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Paul Slavik, Huntington Beach Board Riders, was called to speak and expressed his concerns about
the increasing great white shark sightings along the coast. Mr. Slavik requested that the City Council
create an ordinance, similar to what Manhattan Beach did, that would prohibit chumming and other
activities that attract sharks. Mayor Delgleize asked him to complete a blue card for follow-up.
(01:19:42)
Ashley Collins, Non-Toxic Huntington Beach Board Member, was called to speak and expressed her
concern about the toxic chemicals used in City parks and common areas and provided the City of Irvine
as an example of a local municipality that has decided to no longer use toxic chemicals. (01:22:23)
Pat Goodman was called to speak and expressed her support for Sunday hours at the Central Library
and appreciation for the efforts that the City is making to address the homelessness issue. Mayor
Delgleize asked her to complete a blue card for follow-up by the Homeless Liaison. (01:24:31)
Katja Flores was called to speak and expressed her concerns about the use of toxic herbicides and
pesticides in the City which in her opinion negatively impact the lives of people, pets and pollinators.
She encouraged the City to use eco-friendly products in parks and common areas. (01:27:39)
Arthur Hausen was called to speak and expressed his frustration in trying to get a sidewalk on Graham
Street where his handicapped son must navigate. Mayor Pro-Tem Posey suggested that he complete
a blue card for follow-up. (01:29:55)
Dave Shenkman, The Kite Connection, was called to speak and invited everyone to view, or take some
lessons, at the Kite Party on the north side of the Pier on Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12,
where international experienced kite fliers will exhibit their skills. (01:33:34)
Wes Parker was called to speak and expressed his opinions on residents vs. illegal aliens, especially
as related to police services. (01:35:40)
Raymond Herrera was called to speak and expressed his opinions on illegal aliens in America.
(01:38:17)
Dan Kalmick, Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner, was called to speak and suggested that when
discussing Councilmember Items No. 14, the Council look at the City of Newport Beach Operator's
Permit which allows uncoupling of land use from alcohol sales. (01:41:34)
Stephen Knight, Orange County Sober Living Coalition, was called to speak and shared that he has
resources to assist with the neighborhood issues that can be created by treatment houses. (01:45:03)
Ralph Bauer was called to speak and read a letter addressed to the Council on the topic of
homelessness in Huntington Beach, asking them to participate in addressing the issue in meaningful
ways. He is still awaiting a response to his recent request for a meeting on the topic. (01:48:55)
Victor Valladares, Oak View ComUNIDAD, was called to speak and expressed his appreciation for
Chief Handy and the excellent job that H. B. Police Officers are doing in protecting the City's residents.
Mr. Valladares also expressed his support of the request that Mr. Horgan made for the City Council to
invite Congressman Rohrabacher to participate in a town hall meeting. (01:51:42)
Brenda Calvillo was called to speak and expressed her support of previously stated concerns about the
use of toxic herbicides and pesticides in the City which in her opinion negatively impact the lives of
people, pets and pollinators. Ms. Calvillo also expressed concern about fishing from the pier and
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allowing sharks to be caught, and her support of the request that Mr. Horgan made for the City Council
to invite Congressman Rohrabacher to participate in a town hall meeting. (01:54:46)
Richard Plummer was called to speak and expressed his opposition to Council Member Items No. 14
regarding modifying conditions of approval included in Resolution No. 2013-24 for Downtown
establishments with alcohol sales. (01:56:51)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Brenden reported meeting with the Surf City Lifeguard Employee Association (SCLEA)
representatives regarding the part-time lifeguards.
Mayor Pro Tem Posey reported attending the Orange County Vector Control New Trustee Orientation
meeting.
Councilmember Peterson reported attending the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG),
Community and Economic Human Development Committee meeting which discussed the 2020 Regional
Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategies (RTPSCS). Councilmember Peterson
encouraged people to go to the SCAG website to read and comment on the 2020 Plan.
Councilmember O'Connell reported attending a special meeting of the Orange County Housing
Authority Commission.
Councilmember Semeta reported attending a Homeless Orange County Task Force meeting where
Supervisor Bartlett made a presentation.
Mayor Delgleize reported attending an Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) meeting and
Association of California Cities - Orange County(ACC-OC) Homeless Task Force meetings.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
1. City Clerk presented information on this year’s July 4, 2017, Safe and Sane Fireworks
Stand Application and Lottery Process
City Manager Wilson introduced City Clerk Robin Estanislau who shared a PowerPoint presentation
entitled Safe and Sane Fireworks Stand Application and Lottery Process 2017 with slides entitled:
2017 Fireworks Stand Application/Lottery Process (6 slides), and Questions .
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Brenden pulled Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3, 4 and 11 for further discussion.
2. Approved and adopted minutes
A motion was made by Posey, second O’Connell to review and adopt the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes dated February 21, 2017, as written and on file in the office of the
City Clerk, as amended by supplemental communication .
The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
3. Appropriated $54,113.18 from the Federal Asset Forfeiture account for the purchase of 20
complete AR-15 Patrol Rifles to include sight optics, back-up sights, flashlights,
magazines, carry slings, and nylon bags for the sworn officers of the Huntington Beach
Police Department
Councilmember Brenden pulled this item for further discussion with Police Chief Handy regarding
details of how funds are acquired for the Federal Asset Forfeiture account.
A motion was made by Brenden, second O’Connell to appropriate $54,113.18 from Federal Asset
Forfeiture account 21270101.63100 for the purchase of 20 AR-15 Patrol Rifles, optics, flashlights,
magazines, carry slings, and nylon bags; and, authorize the Chief of Police to use these funds to
purchase the 20 complete AR-15 Patrol Rifles.
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 $117,248 from the Friends of the
Huntington Beach Public Library (FOTL) for the purchase of books, eBooks and other
library resources
Councilmember Brenden pulled this item to thank the Friends of the Library (FOTL) for the amazing
work they do to support the City's libraries. Director of Library Services Stephanie Beverage reported
that over the last five years the FOTL have contributed $1.1 million dollars.
A motion was made by Brenden, second Posey to approve and accept the donation from the Friends of
the Huntington Beach Public Library, allocating $117,248.00 to Adult Donations account
10350102.64455.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
5. Approved City Council position on Legislation pending before the State Legislature as
recommended by the City Council Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
A motion was made by Posey, second O’Connell to approve a City position of oppose on AB 250
(Gonzalez Fletcher) State Coastal Conservancy: Lower Cost Coastal Accommodations Program; and,
approve a City position of support on SB 720 (Allen) Government Tort Liability: Beach Fire Pits.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
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6. Adopted Resolution No. 2017-01, designating the Chief Financial Officer, City Treasurer,
Finance Manager/Deputy City Treasurer, and Finance Manager/Accounting Services as
persons authorized to execute financial transactions in the name of the City of
Huntington Beach
A motion was made by Posey, second O’Connell to adopt Resolution No. 2017-01, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing the Manual and/or Facsimile Signatures of the
Chief Financial Officer, the City Treasurer, the Finance Manager/Deputy City Treasurer, and the
Finance Manager/Accounting Services" as persons authorized to execute financial transactions in the
name of the City of Huntington Beach.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
7. Adopted Resolution No. 2017-08 declaring Weeds and Rubbish a Nuisance on Specific
Properties and fixing May 1, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. for Hearing Protests and Objections to the
Abatement thereof
A motion was made by Posey, second O’Connell to adopt Resolution No. 2017-08, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Finding and Declaring that Certain Weeds Growing in the
City, and Rubbish and Refuse Deposited on Public Ways and Private Property are a Public Nuisance;
and Fixing the Time for Hearing Protests and Objections to the Abatement Thereof."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
8. Adopted Resolution No. 2017-10 adopting the Measure M2 Expenditure Report to comply
with Renewed Measure M2 funding eligibility for the City of Huntington Beach
A motion was made by Posey, second O’Connell to adopt Resolution No. 2017-10, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for 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. Approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services
Contract with Townsend Public Affairs extending the term for one-year and adding
additional compensation in the amount of $48,000 for a total contract amount not to
exceed $192,000 for State Lobbyist Services; and, approved and authorized the
execution of a one-year Professional Services Contract with Townsend Public Affairs in
the amount of $24,000 for Federal Lobbyist Services
A motion was made by Posey, second O’Connell to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute "Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach
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and Townsend Public Affairs for State Lobbyist Services" in an amount not to exceed $48,000 for one
year; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Professional Services Contract
between the City of Huntington Beach and Townsend Public Affairs for Federal Lobbyist Services" in an
amount not to exceed $24,000 for one year.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
10. Approved and authorized execution of a three-year contract in the amount of $315,000
with Carl Warren & Co. to provide liability claims processing services
A motion was made by Posey, second O’Connell to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a "Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Carl Warren &
Co. for Liability Claims Investigating and Processing," for an initial one (1) year period with the option to
renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms for a total of three (3) years.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
11. Awarded and authorized execution of a three-year contract in an amount not to exceed
$6.21 million dollars with Siemens Industry Inc., for the acceptance, energy efficiency
retrofit, and maintenance of streetlights to be acquired from Southern California Edison
(SCE); and, authorized transfer of funds
Councilmember Brenden pulled this item to discuss with Director of Public Works Travis Hopkins the
expected savings and time frame for completion of this project.
Councilmember Posey and Assistant to the City Manager Antonio Graham discussed expected income
from some of the new street light poles, specific details on income potential to be presented at a future
Study Session, and reviewed the history of this cutting-edge opportunity.
Councilmember Peterson and Transportation Manager Bob Stachelski discussed that the general
physical condition of the poles has been evaluated, and there is consideration for the color/warmth of
bulbs being used in residential vs. commercial locations.
Councilmember O'Connell and Transportation Manager Bob Stachelski discussed purchase,
installation, retrofit and long-term maintenance costs.
Mayor Delgleize thanked staff for their dedicated effort to keep this exciting project moving forward.
A motion was made by Brenden, second O’Connell to award a contract to Siemens Industry Inc. for the
professional and maintenance services of streetlights not to exceed $6.21 million and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement; and, authorized the transfer of funds from the Energy
Efficiency fund (807) in the amount of $208,000 to General Fund account 10085304.64620.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
12. Presentation made by the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC); held
discussion as recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), and
directed staff to prepare a letter of support for Mayor’s signature relating to the
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) California WaterFix and
California Eco Restore Project
City Manager Wilson introduced Robert Hunter, General Manager of Metropolitan Water District of
Orange County (MWDOC) who gave a PowerPoint presentation entitled The California WaterFix, A
State of the Art, Real Solution to Modernize, Repair and Protect California's Aging Water Delivery
System from the North with slides entitled: Southern California and Its Water, State Water Project,
Sacramento - San Joaquin Bay Delta, What's the Problem?, Major Threats to the Delta, At Risk with
Major Delta Failure, California WaterFix (The Plan), How Much Will It Cost? California Waterfix
Opposition Issues, How Much Will It Cost?, MWDOC Calls to Action, What Can You Do?, The Bottom
Line is It's Now or Never, Join the Coalition, and Questions?
Councilmember O'Connell and Mr. Hunter discussed project cost details, project completion and
expected pay-off in about 30 years.
Councilmember Peterson and Mr. Hunter discussed that the State owns the water but the water utilities
will be managing this project.
Councilmember Semeta and Mr. Hunter discussed that the “system” consists of pipes, pumps and
reservoirs.
Councilmember Hardy and Mr. Hunter discussed the fact that there doesn't appear to be any public
opposition to this project.
Mayor Pro Tem Posey and Mr. Hunter discussed that this project will not affect the Sacramento Delta
water flow which prevents sea water from coming too far inland.
A motion was made by O’Connell, second Semeta to direct Staff to prepare a draft letter of support for
the Mayor's Signature.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
13. Approved for introduction Ordinance No. 4130 re-establishing Fees for State Franchised
Video Service Providers as part of the City’s membership on the joint powers authority of
the Public Cable Television Authority (PCTA)
City Manager Wilson introduced this item and stated that it must be considered every ten years.
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A motion was made by Semeta, second O’Connell to, after the City Clerk reads by title, approve for
introduction Ordinance No. 4130, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Re-Establishing Fees
for State Franchised Video Service Providers."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: None
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
14. Submitted by Councilmembers Posey and Peterson — Modify Conditions of Approval
included in Resolution for Downtown Establishments with alcohol sales
Councilmember O'Connell recused himself because of a financial interest in the area and left the dais.
Mayor Pro Tem Posey introduced this item by stating the intent is to level the playing field for hours of
operation for Downtown businesses.
Councilmember Peterson added that there is also the need for an enforcement mechanism that can
acknowledge the difference between responsible vs. non-responsible business owners.
Councilmember Brenden stated that one of his concerns is how the resolution may affect existing
business owners, and asked that staff also consider the City of Newport Beach operator permit.
Councilmember Peterson confirmed that staff will be looking at all options.
Councilmember Hardy stated that she will not support this item because it does not contain enough
specifics. She is also concerned about the difference between hours of operation vs. hours alcohol is
served.
Councilmember Semeta stated she expects that changes might result in incentivizing business owners
to make upgrades.
A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to direct staff to work with the City Attorney to explore
the legal issues and present options regarding modifying the Conditions of Approval included in
Resolution No. 2013-24 to eliminate the hours of operation limitations for a 12:00 Midnight closure for
new establishments and any additional amendments to the Conditions of Approval, including hours of
operation for existing establishments and return with a new Resolution.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Semeta, Posey, Delgleize, Brenden, and Peterson
NOES: Hardy
RECUSED: O’Connell
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Mayor Pro Tem Posey reported attending the 2017 Huntington Beach Fire Department Awards and
Recognition Ceremony, and stated that O.C. Mosquito and Vector Control asks everyone to remove all
standing water to help reduce the mosquito population.
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Councilmember Brenden announced that the City of Huntington Beach was recently ranked in fourth
place for Fiscal Responsibility out of 116 other cities across the U.S. He also reported speaking to 80
Boy Scouts at the Orange County Water District, attended a recent meeting of the Beautification,
Landscaping and Tree Committee, Council on Aging Board Meeting, the 2017 Huntington Beach Fire
Department Awards and Recognition Ceremony, a tour of the Police Department, the League of
California Cities Orange County Division General Membership meeting for a Legislative Update
provided by Senators Moorlach and Newman as well as Assemblyman Choi.
Councilmember Hardy provided updates on the Huntington Beach Reads One Book event, and shared
some experiences related to working with Gil Coerper, a great servant for the community who will be
greatly missed.
Councilmember O'Connell reported attending a Manufacturer's Networking Event, the Huntington
Beach Chamber 113th Annual Gala, the ACCOC Homeless Task Force - Central OC Service Area
Meeting, a Homeless Orange County Task Force meeting where Supervisor Bartlett made a
presentation and a CSP meeting. Councilmember O'Connell thanked City Manager Fred Wilson, Chief
Financial Officer Lori Ann Farrell and staff for their outstanding performance which resulted in the City's
recent Fiscal Responsibility recognition. He also expressed his condolences to the family and friends
of Gil Coerper.
Councilmember Semeta reminded everyone of the March 11th Huntington Beach Marine 3/One 5K Run
to benefit the 3rd Battalion.
Mayor Delgleize announced that the Huntington Beach Chamber has scheduled a State of the City
meeting on March 15, 8 - 10 a.m., at the Senior Center in Central Park.
ADJOURNMENT — 9:03 PM
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Gil Coerper to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority on Monday, March 20, 2017, at 4:00 PM in
the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Secretary of the Public Financing Authority
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk-Secretary Mayor-Chair
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6 KAI ALA DRIVE
LAHAINA, MAUI, HI 96761
Present: O’Connell, Semeta, Posey (via telephone from teleconference location), Delgleize,
Hardy, and Brenden
Absent: Peterson
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda
Distribution) – None.
TELECONFERENCING LOCATION (MAYOR PRO TEM MIKE POSEY):
Time Limit
MOTION T
CALLED TO ORDER — 5:35 PM
Councilmember Peterson requested, and was granted permission to be absent pursuant to
Resolution No. 2001-54
COUNCIL – 5
CLOSED SESSIO
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COM
1. 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
Shorecliff, LP v. City of Huntington Beach, et al. (JS Stadium), Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 30-2011-00463995.
ON ITEM NO. 1 APPROVED BY CONSENSUS OF
ING CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) (3 Minute
Minutes
City Council Special Meeting
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
5:30 PM – 4 th Floor CR #2
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
ADJOURNMENT – 6:42 PM
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing
Authority is Monday, March 20, 2017, at 4:00 PM in the 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
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Financial Impact :
Not Applicable
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Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 3/20/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ken Domer, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Receive and file the City of Huntington Beach Strategic Plan Updates
Statement of Issue :
In 2009, the City Council began an annual strategic planning process to develop consensus on a
Mission Statement, Three-Year Goals, and corresponding Priority Strategic Objectives. In fulfilling
this process, the City Council met on January 26, 2017, to review and update the Three-Year Goals
and their Priority Strategic Objectives. At the February 21, 2017, City Council meeting, the City
Council approved the Strategic Objectives as developed at the January 26 th off-site session. The
updated Six-Month Strategic Objectives Grid is attached.
Recommended Action :
Receive and file the Six-Month Strategic Objectives.
Alternative Action(s):
Reject the updates and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis :
At the City Council's direction, a strategic planning process was undertaken to establish consensus
on the City's Core Values and Priority Strategic Objectives. This process is on-going and is a
critical component of maintaining the City in a fiscally sustainable manner. On January 26, 2017,
the City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads met in a public meeting to update the three-
year goals and to come to consensus on new Six-Month Strategic Objectives.
The City Council's mission statement is as follows: "The City of Huntington Beach provides
sustainable quality services to maintain and enhance our safe and vibrant community."
The Three-Year Goals are organized into four categories:
• Improve quality of life
• Enhance and maintain infrastructure
• Strengthen economic and financial sustainability
• Enhance and maintain public safety
• Enhance and maintain City Service Delivery
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N/A
Strategic Plan Goal :
Non-Applicable —Administrative Item
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Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
Each of these categories includes a list of six-month strategic objectives. New to the process this
year, the strategic objectives that gained consensus at the off-site session were agendized at a
regular City Council meeting as an administrative item. The Council was asked to approve of the
strategic objectives in this format to ensure public transparency and authorization for Staff to
proceed on bringing forward each of the items. The strategic objectives were approved and each
month Staff will provide the attached matrix with updated information on the status of the Six-Month
Strategic Objectives.
Attachment(s):
1. City of Huntington Beach Six-Month Strategic Objectives Grid (26 January 2017 through 31
July 2017)
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SIX-MONTH STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
January 26, 2017 — July 27, 2017
THREE-YEAR GOAL: IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE
WHEN WHO WHAT STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. May 15, 2017
-- City Council
Study Session
Community Services Dir.,
working with the Shipley-to-
Shore Stakeholder Working
Group
Develop a report on a "Shipley to Shore" Trail System from Shipley
Nature Center to PCH.
X
Planning for the March 20 City Council
Study Session
2. April 1, 2017 City Manager Launch the Citizens' Academy. X Going to Council for approval on April
17, 2017. June 5, 2017
3. June 1, 2017 Community Services Dir., in
partnership with California
State University Long
Beach
Develop a conceptual plan for Irby Park and present it to the Community
Services Commission and the City Council for consideration.
X Presented Conceptual Plan to the
Community Services Commission on
March 8. Tentatively scheduled for
City Council on April 3, 2017
THREE-YEAR GOAL: ENHANCEAND MAINTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE
WHEN WHO WHAT STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. April 1, 2017 Asst. City Mgr. and the
Chief Information Officer
Conduct a study session to review progress on the Broadband Initiative and on
the use of streetlights for wireless communication. X
Consultant (Jory Wolf) will give an
update on the status of the
Broa dban d initiative at the stu dy
session on April 3. The team is
meeting on Thursday 3/16 to discuss
content of the presentation.
2. April 1, 2017 Community Services
Dir., working with the
Central Park Committee
Identify and recommend projects within the provided budget for the
infrastructure improvements to Central Park and present to the City
Council for action.
X
Identified two priority projects at the
March 8 Community Services
Commission Central Park Sub-
committee meeting. Will further
refine costing and present to Council
in May
June 5, 2017
3. June 1, 2017 Public Works Dir. Present to the City Council for consideration a Financial Plan to address the
infrastructure needs as identified in the Water Master Plan.
X Study Session is scheduled for June
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Item 2. -5 HB -26- THREE-YEAR GOAL: STRENGTHEN ECONOM/C AND F/NANC/AL SUSTA/NAB/L/TY
WHEN WHO WHAT STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. March 15, Asst. City Manager
and the
Dep. Dir. Economic
Development
Present to the City Council for consideration an Economic Development
Implementation Plan for Business Retention, Attraction and Expansion.
X
Economic Development
Implementation Plan Draft was
presented at the February EDC
meeting an d is being reviewe d by
the City Council, Chamber of
Commerce and several
Departments. Will have final
review at April EDC and then go
to the City Council for adoption in
April.
2017
April 30, 2017
2. July 1,
2017
Dep. Dir. Economic
Development, working
with the Chief
Financial Officer
Identify and attract at least three new businesses to increase sales tax revenue
X
Newlight Technologies has
signed a lease (manufacturing),
working with former Sport Chalet
on a new tenant.
3. July 1,
2017 -- As
part of the FY
2017-2he8
bu dget
process
Human Resources Dir.
and Chief Financial
Officer
Develop funding plans to enhance the funded status of the city's Workers'
Comp, Retiree Medical, and Retiree Supplemental Plans.
X
Recommen dations will be
provi ded in the context of the FY
2017/18 Propose d Bu dget.
4. July 15,
2017
Asst. City Manager—
lead, Dep. Dir.
Economic
Development, and
Councilmembers Billy
O'Connell, Patrick
Brenden and Lyn
Semeta, in
coordination with
regional business
partners
Create a Business Incubator Implementation Plan that results in
five new businesses by January 1, 2018.
X
Staff is researching various
Incubators framework. Once
completed a meeting will be held
with the City Councilmember's
and regional business partners
(Goldenwest College, Chamber
of Commerce, SBC)
5. July 15,
2017
Community
Development Dir.
Complete the draft comprehensive General Plan Up date an d draft
Environmental Impact Report for distribution an d public comment.
X In progress - anticipate a May
2017 release of a draft for public
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Item 2. -7 HB -28- THREE-YEAR GOAL: ENHANCEAND MAINTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY
WHEN WHO WHAT STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. May 1, 2017 Police Chief Complete a Gun Range Feasibility Study and present the findings and a
recommendation to the City Council for action.
X Staff is developing scope of work
2. May 15, 2017 Fire Chief, working with a
consultant
Complete and submit to the City Manager and City Council for review a
Fire Standards of Cover and Staffing Report. X
Report and recommendations were
presented at a City Council Study
Session on October 17, 2016 an d
Study recommendations will be
considered at the April 17, 2017City
Council meeting.
3. June 1, 2017 Police Chief and Public
Works Dir.
Complete a Police Facility Needs Assessment and present the findings
to the City Manager.
X Staff is developing scope of work
4. July 15, 2017 Fire Chief Complete and present the findings of a Peak Load Staffing for
Emergency Transport Services Feasibility Study and make a
recommendation to the City Manager for consideration.
X
Preliminary staffing model has been
drafted and is being reviewed by Fire
Division Chief of Operations. Study
remains on schedule for July
completion.
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THREE-YEAR GOAL: ENHANCEAND MAINTAIN CITY SERVICE DELIVERY
WHEN WHO WHAT STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. April 1, 2017 City Clerk and Chief
Information Officer,
with input from the
City Attorney
Recommend to the City Manager for action a Public Records Act (PRA)
Management Process and identification of staff to appropriately respond to
PRA requests in a structure d format. X
PRA software has been selected. The
team will meet in March to discuss
funding source and purchasing
process.
2. June 1, 2017 Chief Information
Officer
Recommend to the City Manager at least two options to implement a smart
tool or mobile app that enhances online accessibility for current and new
services.
X
IS staff researched options, met with
multiple vendors, and selected the
vendor of choice to build a mobile app
that exten ds citywi de services through
mobile devices and ultimately replace
Pipeline through phased approach.
3. June 1, 2017 Chief Information
Officer
Present to the City Manager for action a recommen dation to automate
processing of citywi de forms currently processe d manually. X
IS staff have researche d options an d
will meet with the top three form
automation vendors in April.
4. June 1, 2017 City Clerk — lea d,
Public Information
Officer an d Chief
Information Officer
Recommen d to the City Manager for action at least two options for provi ding
visitor assistance at the Huntington Beach Civic Center in either a virtual
format an d/or in person.
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CIO an d City Clerk discussed options.
Implementation of a virtual format will
be inclu de d as part of the Council
Chamber Technology upgra de in 16/17
FY.
Financial Impact :
Dept. ID FN17-006 Page 1 of 3
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 3/20/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wil son ' City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lori Ann Farrell Harri son ' Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Approve Fiscal Year 2015/16 Year-End Budget Adju stment s ' Inter-fund
Transfers and Available Fund Balance Recommendations
Statement of Issue :
The Finance Department i s currently undergoing the year-end closing process for Fiscal Year
2015/16 ' which began on October 1 ' 2015 ' and ended on September 30 ' 2016. Certain technical
adjustments and fund transfers need to be made to reconcile the budget with actual expenditures
incurred and/or revenues received for certain grants and fund s ' and to comply with auditing '
actuarial ' accounting or legal requirements. City Council authorization i s requested to perform
these reconciliations in order to properly close FY 2015/16. There are sufficient revenue s ' available
ca sh ' and/or fund balances to support these adjustments.
A. Inter-Fund Transfers (Various Funds): Authorization i s requested for inter-fund transfers
totaling $2.4 million to provide seed funding for a new Technology Fund ($825 '000); reduce the
unfunded liability in the Workers' Compensation Fund ($400 '000); and to reconcile grants and
other funds with actual expenses incurred and/or revenue received ($1 '209 '483). Attachment 1.
B. Inter-Departmental Transfers: Authorization i s requested for a department-to-department
transfer of $1.0 million in existing appropriations from the Public Works Department to Non-
Departmental in order to better reconcile and track the Atlanta Avenue Widening project.
C. Appropriation Increases (Various Funds): Appropriation increases totaling $559 '122 are
requested in order to reconcile the FY 2015/16 Revised Budget in various funds with actual
expenditures incurred and grant awards received a s reflected in Attachment 2.
Recommended Action :
Approve the year-end budget adju stments ' tran sfers ' and fund balance recommendations for the
Fiscal Year 2015/16 Revised Budget in the Funds and amounts contained in Attachments 1 and 2.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommendation and direct staff accordingly.
Item 3. - 1 xB -30-
Dept. ID FN17-006 Page 2 of 3
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
Analysis :
Fiscal Year 2015/16 year-end budget adjustments are requested to align appropriations in certain
funds with actual expenditures incurred through September 30 ' 2016 ' a s actual expenditures
cannot exceed the appropriation amounts contained in the Revised Budget. Adjustments are also
required to ensure compliance with GAAP ' GASB and other regulatory ' contractual or legal
requirements. In addition ' staff recommendations regarding the utilization of $1.2 million in
available General Fund Balances are included. Please note these requested actions are fully offset
by commensurate amounts of revenue s ' available cash or fund balances in each Fund.
Inter-Fund Transfers (Attachment 1
1. General Fund (100): City Council authorization i s requested to utilize preliminary FY 2015/16
year-end available General Fund Balance of $1 '225 '000 for the following: 1) Appropriation and
transfer of $825 '000 to provide seed money for a new Technology Fund (Fund 323) to help
address the costs associated with the City's comprehensive and aged technology systems; and '
2) Appropriation and transfer of $400 '000 into the Self-Insurance Workers' Compensation Fund
(Fund 551) to help reduce the Fund's $11.8 million unfunded liability.
Year-end General Fund transfers are also requested a s follows: 1) $148 '985 to the Affordable
Housing-in-Lieu-of-Fees Fund to transfer revenue mistakenly posted to the General Fund and to
comply with City Council Resolution 2007-71; 2) $19 '271 to the Emergency Operations Fund to
properly account for City costs associated with rainstorm related activities; and 3) $8 '637 in
transfers to the CDBG 2011/12 Fund and Huntington Beach Financing Authority to account for
actual expenses incurred and minor debt service adjustments.
2. RORF (350): A transfer of $458 '554 to the General Fund i s requested to transfer Successor
Agency revenues to the General Fund that can be utilized to pay for City expenses authorized
by the California Department of Finance for ROPS 15-16B and 16-17A periods.
3. Debt Service - HBFA (401): The Debt Service Funds contain fees such a s arbitrage and bond
trustee fees that were incurred. A budget adjustment of $2 '050 i s requested to reconcile
additional minor expenses. Sufficient fund balances are available.
4. Debt Service — Bella Terra (410): Authority i s requested to transfer $128 '517 from the Parking
Structure - Bella Terra Fund (711) to the Bella Terra Debt Service Fund (410) based on actual
special tax levy amounts assessed in FY 2015/16.
5. CalTrans Grant (878): An appropriation transfer of $247 '612 from the Gas Tax Fund (207) i
requested to fulfill the grant matching requirements of the CalTrans Grant Fund (878).
6. HUD Senior Center (994): Authorization i s requested to transfer eligible grading expenses
amounting to $108 '956 incurred for the Senior Center in Central Park to the Senior Center
Development Fund (319) to maximize bond reimbursement.
Inter-Departmental Transfers (Attachment 1)
Infrastructure Fund (314): City Council authorization i s requested to transfer an appropriation of
$1.0 million between departments ' from Public Works to Non-Departmental for the Atlanta
Widening Project to better track project expenses. This action has a net neutral fiscal impact.
xs -31- Item 3. - 2
Attachment(s):
Strategic Plan Goal :
Improve Quality of Life.
Enhance and Maintain Infrastructure.
Strengthen Economic and Financial Sustainability.
Enhance and Maintain Public Safety.
Enhance and Maintain City Service Delivery.
Dept. ID FN17-006 Page 3 of 3
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
Appropriation Adjustments (Attachment 2)
General Fund (100): A budget adjustment of $418 '319 i s requested for the Fire Department to
true-up the budget for extra overtime costs incurred a s a result of Strike Team deployments. This
action has a net neutral fiscal impact a s the City has already been reimbursed for these expenses.
Other Grants and Funds (Various): The City applies for and receives grants throughout the year '
even after the City's annual budget has been adopted. For example ' new grants become available
mid-year a s the State's fiscal year starts July 1 st ' nine months after the City's annual budget i s
adopted. As such ' numerous Federal ' State ' and County grants have been received and expenses
have been incurred in FY 2015/16 that need to be reconciled to the amounts received and
expenditures incurred in the respective grant/other fund.
1. Fire JPA Fund (704): An appropriation increase of $78 '000 in Fund 704 - Fire JPA for capital
improvements at the Training Center a s approved by the JPA Board i s requested.
2. Hotel/Motel BID Fund (709): Increased appropriations of $34 '967 in Fund 709 — Hotel/Motel
BID for revenues received that exceeded projections i s requested.
3. Fourth of July Parade (204): An appropriation increase of $10 '000 i s requested to true-up the
budget for actual costs incurred for the Fourth of July event.
4. CDBG 11/12 Fund: Appropriation increases of $6 '590 are requested to true-up the budget for
CDBG program funds received and expended by the City for that specific grant year.
5. Specific Events (101): An appropriation increase of $6 '000 i s requested to cover additional
personnel costs incurred for the Huntington Beach Air Show held on October 21 - 23 ' 2016.
6. Sustainable Business Programs Fund (1234): An appropriation increase of $4 '907 in the
Sustainable Business Certification Program i s requested to increase appropriations to the level
of the grants and/or funds received ' and to transfer eligible expenditures into the Fund.
7. UASI/OCIAC Fund (909): A minor increase of $339 i s requested to meet a match requirement.
Environmental Status :
Not Applicable.
1. Fiscal Year 2015/16 Inter-Fund Transfers and Inter-Departmental Transfers.
2. Fiscal Year 2015/16 Appropriation Adjustments.
Item 3. - 3
HB -32-
ATTACHMENT 1
Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Inter-Fund Transfers
Department From Name Amount To Fund Name
Non-Departmental 100 General Fund $ 825,000 323 Technology Fund
Non-Departmental 100 General Fund $ 400,000 551 Workers' Compensation
Subtotal * $ 1,225,000
Non-Departmental 350 RORF Fund $ 458,554 100 General Fund
Public Works 207 Gas Tax Fund $ 247,612 878 CalTrans Grants Fund
Non-Departmental 100 General Fund $ 148,985 217 Housing in Lieu Fees
Non-Departmental 410 Debt Svc: Bella Terra $ 128,517 711 Parking Structure-Bella Terra
Community Services 994 HUD Senior Center $ 108,956 319 Senior Center Development
Office of Business Dev 1220 Home Program Fund $ 66,240 852 Home Program Fund
Various 100 General Fund $ 19,271 238 Emergency Operations
Office of Business Dev 854 Home Program Fund $ 15,814 1220 Home Program Fund
Office of Business Dev 233 Housing Res. Receipts $ 6,897 1220 Home Program Fund
Various 100 General Fund $ 6,587 962 CDBG 11/12 Fund
Non-Departmental 100 General Fund $ 2,050 401 Debt Svc: HBPFA
Subtotal $ 1,209,483
Total $ 2,434,483
Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Inter-Departmental Transfers
Fund Fund # From Department: Amount To Department:
Infrastructure Fund 314 Public Works 1,000,000 Non-Departmental
*Note : Staff recommends if additional funds become available above the $1.2 million in preliminary fund balance identified, that
the additional funds be placed in the Section 115 Trust Reserve to help reduce pension liabilities.
If the reverse occurs, and audit adjustments must be made by March 31, 2017 that reduce preliminary available fund balance,
staff recommends the commensure reduction of the Workers' Comp Fund transfer of $400,000.
xB -33- Item 3. - 4
ATTACHMENT 2
FY 2015/2016 Appropriation Adjustments
Appropriation
Fund No. Fund Name Department
Adjustment
100 General Fund Fire 418,319
704 Fire JPA Fund Fire 78,000
709 Hotel/Motel BID Fund Non-Departmental 34,967
204 4th of July Fund Community Services 10,000
962 CDBG 11/12 Fund Office of Business Dev 6,590
101 Specific Event Fund Office of Business Dev 6,000
1234 Sustainable Business Fund Office of Business Dev 4,907
909 UASI/OCIAC Fund Police 339
Total $ 559,122
Item 3. - 5
HB -34-
Financial Impact :
This action will result in the consolidation of $12.7 million in existing short and long term general
liability expenses and funding as of September 30, 2016, into a single General Liability Internal
Service Fund (Fund 552) as summarized in Attachment 1. This action transfers existing
appropriations and reserves from current sources into the new Fund to better budget, track, and
monitor Citywide general liability costs. The independent auditors hired by the City to audit and
review the Citywide financial statements approve of this recommendation as it improves the
monitoring and proper recording of both short and long term general liability costs. If approved, the
Fund's short term claims and costs ($4.7 million) and projected long term claims and expenses
($7.4 million) will be recorded on the City's financial statements totaling $12.1 million in total
liabilities. Assets of $12.7 million that have been transferred into the Fund from the General Fund
and the previously established General Liability Special Revenue Fund (Fund 237) will result in a
minor positive fund balance of $599,000 to help address future claims. Staff also recommends
amending the Adopted Budget for the current fiscal year, FY 2016/17, to reflect the new Fund.
Dept. ID FN17-007 Page 1 of t
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 3/20/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, Chief Finance Officer
SUBJECT: Approve Fiscal Year 2015/16 Year End Audit and Consolidated General Liability
Fund
Statement of Issue :
City Council authorization is requested to consolidate Citywide accounting and funding for general
liability costs into a single General Liability Internal Service Fund pursuant to Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP). This new Fund will help the City more accurately track, monitor,
and forecast actual and projected expenses for the City's general liability program. This action is
also needed in order to finalize the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, subject to certification by the City's independent, external
auditors.
Recommended Action :
Authorize the City Manager to perform all actions necessary to properly record and fund a General
Liability Internal Service Fund (Fund 552) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, and adjust
the FY 2016/17 Adopted Budget accordingly.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
xB -35- Item 4. - 1
Strategic Plan Goal :
Strengthen economic and financial sustainability
Dept. ID FN17-007 Page 2 of 2
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
Analysis :
As discussed at the January 26, 2017, Strategic Planning Session, general liability costs have been
rising due to a variety of factors including increased litigation costs. As a result, City Council
approval is requested to consolidate the funding and accounting for these costs pursuant to
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This will provide for better budgeting tracking, and
forecasting of Citywide general liability related expenses.
The City is self-insured for its general liability program and is generally liable for all costs up to $1
million per claim. Costs up to that amount are paid from the General Fund Budget and/or
Reserves. While the City has attempted to reduce overall budgetary expenditures, an area of
concern is the accounting for the City's general liability claims. As such, the City's assets and
liabilities related to general liability claims are recommended to be transferred to a new
consolidated fund. Short-term general liability claims (due and payable within a year) total $4.7
million. Claims due and payable in more than one year totaling $7.4 million will be expensed as
part of the year-end closing process to record the long term portion of the general liability claims
transferred from the General Fund. As one of the Strategic Planning Goals is to "Strengthen
Economic and Financial Sustainability," it is strongly recommended that the City consolidate these
costs and funding sources to better account for these costs. A small fund balance of $599,000 is
recommended for the Fund as costs may continue to rise above these amounts in the out-years.
The City currently funds its general liability costs, claims, settlements, and lawsuits on an as-
needed basis and funding is often challenging. While this action does not create a new recurring
funding stream for these costs, it does consolidate existing funding sources, including annually
budgeted amounts and existing reserves into a single Internal Service Fund pursuant to GAAP. In
addition, utilizing the existing Self Insured General Liability Fund 237 for this purpose is not
recommended. Fund 237 was initially created as a Special Revenue Fund and must have a
specific, discrete recurring revenue source to fund its operations (non-General Fund) pursuant to
GAAP and Governmental Accounting rules. Such a recurring and discrete revenue source does
not exist. An Internal Service Fund, which can be supported by transfers from the General Fund
and other funds as needed, is the accounting structure most appropriate to meet the City's needs,
hence, the establishment of an Internal Service Fund is recommended for this purpose.
The recommended action is necessary in order to better satisfy our auditors and complete the
financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, currently under auditor review.
Attachment 1 summarizes financial information currently under review by the auditors for the Fund.
This information will be updated each year and included in the annual audit of the City's accounts
and financial statements for accuracy. Please note, as the FY 2015/16 audit is not yet finalized,
there may be additional adjustments, up o r down, to these figures. However, based on preliminary
discussions with the independent auditors, this financial information is the best available data at this
time. The City's independent auditors will finalize their audit and review of the financial statements
on o r before March 31, 2017. The audited and finalized Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
will be distributed to the City Council upon its completion.
Environmental Status :
Not Applicable
Attachment(s):
1. Self Insured General Liability Internal Service Fund Pro Forma for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2016 (DRAFT).
Item 4. - 2
HB -36-
ATTACHMENT 1
Self Insurance General Liability Fund - 552
DRAFT Pro-Forma
(in thousands)
BALANCE SHEET
Assets
Cash and Investments 10,286
Prepaid Insurance 2,422
Total Assets 12,708
Liabilities
Claims Payable and Due Within One Year (4,718)
Claims Payable and Due in Excess of One Year (7,391)
Total Liabilities (12,109)
Net Position $ 599
* As of September 30, 2016
BB -37- Item 4. - 3
Financial Impact :
No funding is required for this action.
Recommended Action :
Environmental Status :
The subject request is exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Dept. ID PW 17-008 Page 1 of t
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 3/20/2017
SUBMITTED T O: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the release of the Guarantee & Warranty Bond for Lamb Park
(Fairwind Subdivision)
Statement of Issue :
The required fifteen month warranty period has now elapsed for the Lamb Park public
improvements, which were constructed by TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. as a condition of approval for
their Fairwind Subdivision development (Tract 17238). Their Guarantee & Warranty Bond is now
eligible for release.
Release the Guarantee & Warranty Bond No. PB03010402299 and instruct the City Treasurer to
notify the Surety, Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company of this action.
Alternative Action(s):
Deny the recommended action. Denying the recommended action may violate the Subdivision Map
Act whereby Section 66499.7 of the Government Code requires that the securities given for the
faithful performance of constructing public improvements shall be released upon acceptance of the
work.
Analysis :
On December 7, 2015, City Council accepted the newly constructed public park that was designed
and built by TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., to satisfy the requirements of their Fairwind Subdivision
development (Tract 17238). The new park includes a multi-use soccer field, tot-lot play areas,
shade structure, picnic tables, benches, parking lot, water quality features, irrigation and
landscaping.
At that same meeting, City Council also accepted Guarantee & Warranty Bond No.
PB03010402299, as security for the fifteen month warranty period which ended on March 7, 2017.
The City Engineer has now determined that the improvements were constructed in substantial
compliance with the approved plans and specifications, have performed satisfactorily throughout
the warranty period. The Guarantee & Warranty Bond can now be recommended for release.
Item 5. - 1
HB -38-
Dept. ID PW 17-008 Page 2 of 2
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
Strategic Plan Goal :
Non-Applicable —Administrative Ite
Attachment(s):
None
HB -39- Item 5. - 2
Financial Impact :
Funding for the proposed job classification is included in the FY 2016-17 budget. The budget funds
currently allocated for existing position vacancies will be used to fill the proposed classification
resulting in a cost-neutral impact to the FY 16/17 adopted budget. This new classification does not
add to the department's table of organi2ation.
Statement of Issue :
The City's Classification Plan requires an amendment to incorporate changes considered and
approved by the Personnel Commission, adding the classification of Senior Finance Analyst, at the
meeting held February 22, 2017.
Dept. ID HR 17-003 Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 3/20/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Michele Warren, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-11 amending the City's Classification Plan adding
the classification of Senior Finance Analyst
Recommended Action :
Adopt Resolution No. 2017-11, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending the City Classification Plan by Adding the Classification of Senior Finance Analyst."
Alternative Action(s):
Reject the amendment to the classification plan. In accordance with Personnel Rule 12-4, if an
amendment to the City's Classification Plan is rejected by the City Council, the City Council is to
refer such amendments or revisions back to the Personnel Commission with reasons for rejection
and its recommendation thereon.
Analysis :
The Personnel Commission has considered and approved the following amendment to the City's
Classification Plan:
At the February 22, 2017, meeting, the Personnel Commission approved a new classification of
Senior Finance Analyst and established compensation at pay grade MEO868. The position will be
represented by the Management Employees Organi2ation. Reporting directly to the Finance
Manager - Budget the primary responsibility for the classification will be to serve as a lead analyst
in the preparation, implementation, and administration of the City's annual and capital improvement
budgets.
Currently, the department is allocated the classification of Senior Administrative Analyst in support
of the budget preparation process. However, the Senior Administrative Analyst classification does
not meet the department's needs in that it is a general advanced journey-level analyst classification
Item 6. - 1 xB -40-
N/A
Strategic Plan Goal :
Enhance and Maintain City Service Delivery
Dept. ID HR 17-003 Page 2 of 2
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
designed to provide professional support to a designated department and is not sufficient to meet
the needs of a central Finance Department and operation which is responsible for citywide tracking,
monitoring, financial reporting, auditing and fiscal oversight. Moreover, the Senior Budget Analyst
job classification is significantly outdated and as currently written, reflects duties performed by an
incumbent reporting directly to the then City Administrator. It is also compensated at a lower salary
than the Senior Administrative Analyst classification it provides instructions to, resulting in a high
turnover ratio. This classification does not comport with the current structure or needs of the City or
department.
In furtherance of the Finance Department's fiduciary responsibility, the proposed classification will
support the city-wide budget development process by assisting the Finance Manager-Budget in the
work required of Finance to coordinate, collaborate, guide, and direct other department analysts in
the preparation, evaluation, and analysis of department budget documents, worksheets,
expenditure requests, and related items. This lead analyst classification is required to produce high
quality accounting and analytical work, will help implement process improvements, and must have
advanced skills, experience, and specia li2ed costing abilities. Additionally, this classification will
help maintain the City's AAA rating, further implement strong internal controls, adhere to various
Governmental Accounting standards, such as SAS 112, and generate advanced special fund
analysis. The financial impact will be absorbed within the Finance Department's operating budget.
Environmental Status :
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No: 2017-11
2. Senior Finance Analyst Classification Specification (Exhibit A)
3. Modified MEO Salary Table (Exhibit B)
4. 2/22/2017 Staff Report to Personnel Commission recommending creation of Senior Finance
Analyst
xB -41- Item 6. - 2
Item 6. - 3 HB -42-
JOB SUMMARY
Senior Finance Analyst differs from Senior Administrative Analyst in that Senior Finance Analyst
participates in the oversight and preparation of the City’s overall budget and financial reports
while the Senior Administrative Analyst is responsible for performing advanced-journey level
financial, research, administrative, and analytical duties in support of an assigned department.
• Assists in establishing parameters for revenue and expenditure estimates and makes
recommendations for fiscal guidelines in the budgetary process
• Participates in the development of schedules, formats, policies, and procedures for the
annual adopted budget
• Assists departments with the formulation, implementation and administration of capital and
operating budgets
• Provides direction to department staff during budget preparation and year end closing;
serves as Finance Department liaison in directing and assisting department representatives
with budget development, administration and implementation throughout the year to ensure
adherence to established budget and financial parameters
• Monitors and reviews financial performance of City departments and projects by conducting
budgetary, variance and fund analyses and preparing reports; reviews revenue and
expenditures of departmental budgets and develops mitigation plans
Under supervision, performs a variety of advanced professional-level financial analysis in the
performance of a broad range of duties of extreme complexity related to City budgetary
operations and finance administration.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Reports to: Finance Manager -- Budget
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
EXAMPLES OF ESSEN
TITLE: SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST
PERSONNEL COMMISSION APPROVAL: FEBRUARY 22, 2017
COUNCIL APPROVAL: TBD
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HB -43-
4 Item 6. - 4
TITLE: SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST
• Monitors, evaluates, and reports on operating and capital budget revenues and
expenditures
• Develops and coordinates budget and financial forecasting models; performs budget
projections and variance analyses
• Prepares a variety of complex financial analyses, forecasts and reports utilizing computer
software and other projection tools
• Performs due diligence on budgetary and financial matters to ensure the accuracy of fiscal
information provided to staff, the Executive Tea
• Reviews and analyzes fiscal information submi
• Recommends options and methods to reduce c
• Assists in developing and maintaining the five-y
• Performs special projects such as overhead allocation benchmark studies and review of
applications for funds,
• Researches, reviews, analyzes and follows-up on legislation related to revenues,
expenditures, and general governmental financ
• Analyzes and prepares costing estimates in su
• Collaborates with other Finance Department staff of all financial requests to ensure proper
application and conformance with City rules an
• Assists with implementation of City Council directives regarding development and revision of
b
• Assists in the preparation of the Capital Improvement Program funding including analyzing
available funds estimates and fund balance information
• Reviews alternative revenue sources and assists in coordinating the activities necessary for
im
• Provides technical assistance regarding budget development, as needed, to departments
• Reports to work as scheduled, works a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends,
a
• P
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed
by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or
rescind work assignments as needed.
MINI
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge,
skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination
includes:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of best budget practices, budget development and financial
reporting programs for public sector entities
- Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing municipal financial
Page 2 of 4 HB -44- Item 6. - 5
TITLE: SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST
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Ability to:
- Perform complex budget and financial analyses, reports and projections
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts,
best budget practices, budgets, and labor/management agreements
- Analyze proposed capital, personnel, operating and maintenance expenditures; manage
the tracking and monitoring of budget expenditures, including contracts
- Prepare multi-year financial historical and forecast models
- Plan, organize, prioritize, delegate and coordinate work to completion in a timely manner
- Compile and analyze complex data
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
- Interact professionally with various levels of employees and outside representatives
- Exercise judgment and creativity in making conclusions and recommendations
- Exercise independent judgment in managing workload demands and priorities
- Plan and coordinate multiple high profile projects simultaneously
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and
scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Economics, or
research for a municipality or other public sector entity.
record required by time of appointment and during course of employment.
systems, revenue sources, and budget administration
- Financial management concepts and applications and contemporary modeling methods
related to revenue and expenditure projections
- Research methods and financial concepts and applications
- Principles and practices of record keeping, report writing, and project management
- Computer technology and software related to financial analysis, modeling, data
management, and manipulation
ersity. A Master’s degree in a related field
ct to develop consensus
driver license with an acceptable driving
complex budgetary financial analysis and
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section
3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service
worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
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HB -4s-
4 Item 6. - 6
TITLE: SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job class and have
mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to
be performed.
Work is performed in a general office environment, requiring sitting for prolonged periods of
time; standing and walking to retrieve work files or to other departments or office locations;
leaning, bending and stooping to perform work behind a desk or to retrieve information; pushing,
turning or twisting to move chair or body from desk; reaching to place or retrieve files or open
file drawers or cabinets; light grasping to hold a writing instrument or documents; firm grasping
as needed to lift and carry work files or operate office equipment; finger dexterity to type on a
computer keyboard; and, hearing and speaking to answer the telephone or answer questions of
co-workers and subordinates. Work may necessitate some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or
pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Job requires working in a fast-
paced, high-pressure environment and may necessitate adjusting work schedules to include
working nights, scheduled days off, and weekends to meet obligatory deadlines and quick
turnaround assignments or projects.
Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on
a case-by-case basis.
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DRAFT
MEO Salary Schedule - Hourly Rate
2.0% Effective 9-24-16
*Modified 11/07/16
**Modified 12/19/16
***Modified 01/17/17
****Modified 03/20/17
Job No Job Description Pay Grade A B C D E
0025 Admin Analyst MEO025 36.38 38.38 40.50 42.73 45.07
0084 Admin Analyst Principal MEO084 45.32 47.81 50.44 53.21 56.14
0089 Admin Analyst Sr MEO089 41.86 44.16 46.58 49.14 51.85
0078 Assistant City Attorney MEO078 64.28 67.81 71.53 75.46 79.61
0132 Assistant City Clerk MEO132 39.03 41.17 43.43 45.82 48.34
0595 Assistant Fire Marshal MEO595 46.70 49.27 51.97 54.84 57.84
0057 Assistant to the City Manager MEO057 48.84 51.52 54.36 57.34 60.50
0123 Associate Civil Engineer MEO123 42.27 44.59 47.04 49.63 52.37
0071 Associate Planner MEO071 39.61 41.78 44.08 46.51 49.07
0569 Beach Maint Operations Mgr MEO569 50.83 53.62 56.57 59.68 62.96
0044 Beach Operations Supervisor MEO044 41.65 43.93 46.35 48.90 51.59
0064 Budget Analyst Senior MEO064 40.21 42.42 44.76 47.22 49.82
0598 Building Manager MEO598 58.44 61.66 65.05 68.62 72.40
0500 ***Business Systems Manager MEO500 57.58 60.74 64.09 67.62 71.33
0024 City Engineer MEO024 66.54 70.21 74.07 78.14 82.44
0125 Code Enforcement Supervisor MEO125 41.43 43.71 46.11 48.65 51.33
0471 Community Relations Officer MEO471 45.32 47.81 50.44 53.21 56.14
0353 Community Services Manager MEO353 50.83 53.62 56.57 59.68 62.96
0097 Construction Manager MEO097 50.83 53.62 56.57 59.68 62.96
0085 Contract Administrator MEO085 43.33 45.72 48.23 50.89 53.68
0081 Deputy City Attorney I MEO081 42.27 44.59 47.04 49.63 52.37
0080 Deputy City Attorney II MEO080 50.83 53.62 56.57 59.68 62.96
0079 Deputy City Attorney III MEO079 58.44 61.66 65.05 68.62 72.40
0068 Deputy City Engineer MEO068 56.71 59.83 63.13 66.60 70.26
0571 Deputy Dir of Econ Development MEO571 57.58 60.74 64.09 67.62 71.33
0486 Detention Administrator MEO486 41.86 44.16 46.58 49.14 51.85
0039 Econ Development Proj Mgr MEO039 46.22 48.77 51.45 54.27 57.26
0580 Energy Project Manager MEO580 46.22 48.77 51.45 54.27 57.26
0474 Facilities, Devel & Conc Mgr MEO474 48.36 51.01 53.82 56.77 59.89
*PER RESOLUTION 2016-75 ADOPTED ON 11/07/16, RESOLUTION 2016-76 ADOPTED 12/19/16, RESOLUTION 2017-06 ADOPTED 01/17/17 AND
RESOLUTION 2017-11 ADOPTED 03/20/17
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DRAFT
MEO Salary Schedule - Hourly Rate
2.0% Effective 9-24-16
*Modified 11/07/16
**Modified 12/19/16
***Modified 01/17/17
****Modified 03/20/17
Job No Job Description Pay Grade A B C D E
0050 Facilities Maint Supervisor MEO050 41.65 43.93 46.35 48.90 51.59
0879 Finance Manager - Accounting MEO879 52.37 55.24 58.29 61.50 64.87
0889 Finance Manager - Budget MEO889 52.37 55.24 58.29 61.50 64.87
0899 Finance Manager - Fiscal Services MEO899 52.37 55.24 58.29 61.50 64.87
0869 Finance Manager - Treasury MEO869 52.37 55.24 58.29 61.50 64.87
0131 Fire Medical Coordinator MEO131 41.21 43.48 45.88 48.40 51.07
0130 Fire Protection Analyst MEO130 41.21 43.48 45.88 48.40 51.07
0590 Fleet Operations Supervisor MEO590 41.65 43.93 46.35 48.90 51.59
0581 General Services Manager MEO581 56.16 59.25 62.51 65.94 69.56
0498 GIS Manager MEO498 53.69 56.65 59.75 63.05 66.51
0043 Housing Manager MEO043 53.15 56.08 59.16 62.41 65.84
0006 Human Resources Manager MEO006 55.32 58.36 61.57 64.96 68.53
0489 ***Info Syst Communications M gr MEO489 53.69 56.65 59.75 63.05 66.51
0200 ***Info Syst Computer Ops Manager MEO200 53.69 56.65 59.75 63.05 66.51
0489 ***Info Technology Mgr-Infrastructure MEO489 53.69 56.65 59.75 63.05 66.51
0200 ***Info Technology Mgr-Operations MEO200 53.69 56.65 59.75 63.05 66.51
0500 ***Info Technology Mgr-Systems MEO500 57.58 60.74 64.09 67.62 71.33
0075 Inspection Manager MEO075 51.57 54.42 57.41 60.57 63.90
0073 Inspection Supervisor MEO073 43.99 46.41 48.96 51.65 54.49
0251 Investigator MEO251 35.83 37.81 39.89 42.09 44.40
0158 Landscape Architect MEO158 41.21 43.48 45.88 48.40 51.07
0049 Landscape Maint Supervisor MEO049 41.65 43.93 46.35 48.90 51.59
0572 Liability Claims Coordinator MEO572 37.67 39.74 41.93 44.25 46.68
0030 Maintenance Operations Mgr MEO030 56.16 59.25 62.51 65.94 69.56
0032 Marine Safety Division Chief MEO032 53.42 56.36 59.46 62.72 66.18
0490 Network Systems Administrator MEO490 48.10 50.75 53.54 56.49 59.60
0443 Payroll Systems Analyst MEO443 43.99 46.41 48.96 51.65 54.49
0098 Permit & Plan Check Manager MEO098 58.44 61.66 65.05 68.62 72.40
0209 Permit & Plan Check Supervisor MEO209 41.43 43.71 46.11 48.65 51.33
*PER RESOLUTION 2016-75 ADOPTED ON 11/07/16, RESOLUTION 2016-76 ADOPTED 12/19/16, RESOLUTION 2017-06 ADOPTED 01/17/17 AND
RESOLUTION 2017-11 ADOPTED 03/20/17
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MEO Salary Schedule - Hourly Rate
2.0% Effective 9-24-16
*Modified 11/07/16
**Modified 12/19/16
***Modified 01/17/17
****Modified 03/20/17
Job No Job Description Pay Grade A B C D E
0453 Personnel Analyst MEO453 36.20 38.19 40.29 42.50 44.85
0060 Personnel Analyst Principal MEO060 45.32 47.81 50.44 53.21 56.14
0464 Personnel Analyst Senior MEO464 41.21 43.48 45.88 48.40 51.07
0099 Plan Check Engineer MEO099 49.33 52.04 54.90 57.93 61.11
0444 Planning Manager MEO444 53.69 56.65 59.75 63.05 66.51
0625 Police Admin Division Srvcs Mgr MEO625 58.44 61.66 65.05 68.62 72.40
0594 Police Admin Services Manager MEO594 46.70 49.27 51.97 54.84 57.84
0022 Police Communications Manager MEO022 41.86 44.16 46.58 49.14 51.85
0094 Police Records Administrator MEO094 41.86 44.16 46.58 49.14 51.85
0028 Principal Accountant MEO028 42.69 45.04 47.51 50.13 52.88
0096 Principal Civil Engineer MEO096 55.89 58.96 62.20 65.62 69.23
0072 Principal Electrical Inspector MEO072 40.01 42.22 44.53 46.99 49.57
0076 Principal Inspector Plb/Mech MEO076 40.01 42.22 44.53 46.99 49.57
0482 Principal Librarian MEO482 39.81 42.00 44.31 46.75 49.32
0074 Principal Planner MEO074 51.07 53.88 56.84 59.98 63.27
0579 Project Manager MEO579 46.22 48.77 51.45 54.27 57.26
0037 Project Manager Assistant MEO037 39.61 41.78 44.08 46.51 49.07
0496 Public Safety Systems Manager MEO496 54.50 57.50 60.66 63.99 67.51
0497 Public Safety Systems Supv MEO497 52.63 55.53 58.58 61.79 65.20
0839 Real Estate & Project Manager MEO839 46.22 48.77 51.45 54.27 57.26
0054 Risk Manager MEO054 53.15 56.08 59.16 62.41 65.84
0519 *Safety/Loss Prevention Analyst MEO519 41.21 43.4 8 45.88
48.40 51.07
0069 Senior Civil Engineer MEO069 47.18 49.77 52.50 55.39 58.43
0484 Senior Deputy City Attorney MEO484 61.44 64.82 68.38 72.13 76.11
868 ****Senior Finance Analyst MEO868 43.95 46.37 48.91 51.60 54.44
0499 Senior Info Systems Analyst MEO499 47.87 50.51 53.28 56.21 59.30
0077 Senior Librarian MEO077 34.27 36.16 38.15 40.24 42.45
0036 Senior Planner MEO036 46.22 48.77 51.45 54.27 57.26
0575 Senior Sprvsr Cultural Affairs MEO575 39.03 41.17 43.43 45.82 48.34
*PER RESOLUTION 2016-75 ADOPTED ON 11/07/16, RESOLUTION 2016-76 ADOPTED 12/19/16, RESOLUTION 2017-06 ADOPTED 01/17/17 AND
RESOLUTION 2017-11 ADOPTED 03/20/17
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MEO Salary Schedule - Hourly Rate
2.0% Effective 9-24-16
*Modified 11/07/16
**Modified 12/19/16
***Modified 01/17/17
****Modified 03/20/17
Job No Job Description Pay Grade A B C D E
0578 Senior Sprvsr Human Services MEO578 39.03 41.17 43.43 45.82 48.34
0519 *Senior Risk Management Analyst MEO519 41.21 43.48 45.88 48.40 51.07
0034 Senior Traffic Engineer MEO034 47.18 49.77 52.50 55.39 58.43
0333 **Senior Trial Counsel MEO333 66.54 70.21 74.07 78.14 82.44
0457 Special Events Coordinator MEO457 32.94 34.75 36.66 38.68 40.80
0488 Street Maint Supervisor MEO488 41.65 43.93 46.35 48.90 51.59
0133 Supervisor, Prkng & Cmping Fac MEO133 39.03 41.17 43.43 45.82 48.34
0033 Transportation Manager MEO033 58.15 61.34 64.72 68.28 72.04
0051 Tree Maintenance Supervisor MEO051 41.65 43.93 46.35 48.90 51.59
0483 Utilities Manager MEO483 57.28 60.44 63.76 67.27 70.97
0487 Wastewater Supervisor MEO487 41.65 43.93 46.35 48.90 51.59
0052 Water Distribution Supervisor MEO052 41.65 43.93 46.35 48.90 51.59
0053 Water Production Supervisor MEO053 41.65 43.93 46.35 48.90 51.59
0056 Water Quality Supervisor MEO056 41.65 43.93 46.35 48.90 51.59
*Per Resolution 2016-75 adopted on 11/07/16 the title of Safety/Loss Prevention Analyst was changed to
Senior Risk Management Analyst.
**Per Resolution 2017-76 adopted on 12/19/16 the position of Senior Trial Counsel was created.
***Per Resolution 2017-06 adopted on 01/17/17 the title of Information Systems Communication Manager
was changed to Information Technology Manager-Infrastructure; the title of Business System Manager was
changed to Information Technology Manager-Systems; and the title of Information Systems Computer
Operations Manager was changed to Information Technology Manager-Operations.
****Per Resolution 2017-11 adopted on 03/20/17 the position of Senior Finance Analyst was created.
*PER RESOLUTION 2016-75 ADOPTED ON 11/07/16, RESOLUTION 2016-76 ADOPTED 12/19/16, RESOLUTION 2017-06 ADOPTED 01/17/17 AND
RESOLUTION 2017-11 ADOPTED 03/20/17
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
HUMAN RESOURCES
TO: PERSONNEL COMMISSION
FROM: MICHELE WARREN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SUBJECT: CREATION OF SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST JOB CLASSIFICATION
DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2017
The Finance Department is seeking to create the job classification of SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST.
The Budget division of the Finance department desires to create a lead analyst position at the advanced journey
level to support the Finance Manager-Budget in the preparation and administration of the annual budget. The job
emphasis of the recommended classification is to complete the work performed in preparing, implementing, and
administering the City’s annual and capital improvement budgets. Further, the proposed classification will support
the city-wide budget development process by assisting the Finance Manager-Budget in the work required of
Finance to coordinate, collaborate, guide and direct other department analysts in the preparation, evaluation and
analysis of department budget documents, worksheets, expenditure requests and related items.
Currently, the department is allocated the classification of Senior Administrative Analyst in support of the budget
preparation process. However, the Senior Administrative Analyst classification does not meet the department’s
needs in that it is a general advanced journey-level analyst classification designed to provide professional support
to a designated department. Moreover, the Senior Budget Analyst job classification is significantly outdated and as
currently written, reflects duties performed by an incumbent reporting directly to the then City Administrator. This
classification does not comport with the current structure or needs of the department.
The classification will be FLSA exempt – Learned Professional and represented by the Management Employees
Organization (MEO). The pay range was established after taking into consideration pay differentials for other
comparable reporting relationships.
The City and MEO have met and conferred regarding the creation of this new job and its inclusion into the
classification plan. The recommendation presented is based upon a review of similar external jobs.
At this time, staff requests the Personnel Commission to approve staff’s recommendations in accordance with
Personnel Rule 12 regarding amendments to the City’s Classification Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Proposed Job Class Title/Job Code: Senior Finance Analyst MEO0868
Pay Range: $43.95 - $46.37 - $48.91 - $51.60 - $54.44
Action: Create the classification and add it to the City’s
classification plan
Affected Employees: None
Att: Senior Finance Analyst Job Class Specification
Cc: Lori Ann Farrell, CFO
Scott Smith, MEO President
Aaron Peardon, OCEA Representative
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Financial Impact :
This action will result in a $115,000 increase to the three-year contract with Hinderliter, de Llamas
and Associates which ends on June 30, 2017. The contract amendment will cover increased costs
resulting from sales and use tax audits performed by HDL that have resulted in $685,000 in
increased sales tax revenue to the City. The contract with HDL includes a 15 percent audit
recovery fee for misallocations identified by HDL that are subsequently corrected by the State
Board of Equalization (BOE) for return to the City. Payments currently owed to HDL for successful
audit recoveries total approximately $103,000. A contract amendment of $115,000 will cover this
cost, plus any additional audit recovery fees through the contract end date.
Dept. ID FN17-004 Page 1 of 3
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 3/20/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 with Hinderliter, de
Llamas and Associates in an amount not to exceed $115,000 for Sales and
Use Tax Auditing Services and increase Appropriations and Professional
Services Authority accordingly
Statement of Issue :
Approval is requested to amend the three-year professional services contract with Hinderliter, de
Llamas and Associates (HDL), the City's Sales and Use Tax Auditing consultant, from $100,000 to
$215,000 to cover additional payments owed to HDL for their sales and use tax analysis and
auditing services. Pursuant to the contract, HDL is entitled to a 15 percent revenue recovery fee for
additional revenue received by the City due to HDL's in-depth sales and use tax audits. The
Finance Department's FY 2016/17 General Fund budget and Professional Services Authority will
also need to be amended by an equal amount to cover the payments. Increased sales tax revenue
resulting from these audits will more than offset this cost.
There is sufficient revenue to support this request due to the increased sales tax revenue received
by the City due to HDL's audits and subsequent corrections approved by the BOE. The Finance
Department's FY 2016/17 General Fund Budget and Professional Services Authority will also need
to be increased by $115,000 to cover these payments. The remainder of the increased sales and
use tax revenue generated by HDL will help ensure a balanced budget this year.
Recommended Action :
A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Amendment No. 2 to Agreement
Between the City of Huntington Beach and Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates for Sales and
Use Services;" and,
B) Increase Appropriations and Professional Services Authority in the Finance Department
Accordingly.
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Dept. ID FN17-004 Page 2 of 3
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis :
The City of Huntington Beach's FY 2016/17 Adopted Budget reflects $39 million in projected sales
and use tax revenue. This revenue is deposited into the City's General Fund and it helps to finance
core services such as public safety, recreation, library, public works and other community
programs. Ensuring that the City receives its fair share of funding is essential as each dollar helps
fund these core public services. The State Board of Equalization determines all sales and use tax
allocations to local jurisdictions. While the great majority of sales and use tax revenues remitted to
local governments are correct, occasionally mistakes do occur.
To ensure allocations made by the State Board of Equalization (BOE) are as accurate as possible,
the City entered into a three-year professional services contract with Hinderliter, de Llamas and
Associates for the period of June 1, 2014, through June 1, 2017, after a competitive Request for
Proposals (RFP) process. The contract is comprised of two parts: 1) An annual fee of $9,600 for
comprehensive sales and use tax analyses and reports with detailed taxpayer and industry specific
information; and, 2) A sales and use tax audit service that identifies misallocations by the State
BOE and then petitions the BOE for corrections on the City's behalf. The audit recovery service
has a 15 percent fee for all revenue recovered, up to a maximum of eight quarters, due to the
extensive work and documentation it entails, as well as testifying before the BOE if needed.
Currently, 344 cities utilize HDL to assist in the tracking, monitoring and auditing of sales and
property tax allocations by the State. As sales and use tax information is proprietary pursuant to
State law, jurisdictions choosing to hire a specialized auditing firm to verify the tax allocations made
by the State must have City Council authorization allowing the firm access to the City's sales and
use tax information. HDL extensively analyzes sales and use tax data to ensure BOE allocations
are correct on their clients' behalf. This specialized firm identifies and corrects various tax
allocation errors including, but not limited to the following:
• Sales misreported as "use tax" transactions.
• "Point of Sale" revenues misreported to administrative offices or other locations.
• Misallocations occurring because sales from multiple retail outlets, order desks, or offices
are credited to a single location.
• Misallocations due to jurisdiction miscoding.
• "Use tax" transactions exceeding $500,000 not allocated to the host agency.
• Construction-related sales listed as "installation" rather than "over-the-counter".
• Warehouses that function as a "point of sale" but not identified as such.
• Misallocations that occur due to zip code, boundary, or jurisdictional discrepancies.
HDL has identified businesses whose sales and use tax remittances to the State were erroneously
allocated to other jurisdictions due to one or more of the aforementioned reasons. The requested
contract amendment is to compensate HDL for audit activities that resulted in $685,000 in
additional revenues to the City. Of this amount, a large portion ($655,000) relates to a single
vendor and the misapplication of sales tax rules (versus use tax rules) for a large computer
products supplier located in another city. In this case, the BOE ruled that large sums of revenue
were misallocated over several years and must be re-distributed to other cities. Pursuant to the
contract, HDL's audit recovery fee is 15 percent of new sales and use tax revenue received by the
City, for up to eight quarters, resulting from their successful audits. Thus, the recovery of $685,000
in revenues results in the need to raise the contract by $115,000 to pay HDL its audit recovery fees
($103,000), and any additional potential recoveries through June 30, 2017.
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Strategic Plan Goal :
Strengthen economic and financial sustainability.
Dept. ID FN17-004 Page 3 of 3
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
Please note that extensive procedures are in place by the City's Finance Department to ensure that
HDL is only paid for additional tax revenue received by the City attributable to their efforts. Staff
has created an internal six step procedure to confirm amounts HDL submits for payment including
obtaining copies of State Board of Equalization letters to HDL confirming BOE approval of their
audit findings made on our behalf (Attachment 2 — Redacted Sample). In addition, pursuant to the
contract, payments are not made to HDL until the increased sales tax revenue is actually received
by the City as a result of their audit work, which is also confirmed by the Finance Department by
reviewing proprietary sales and use tax reports provided by the BOE.
The Finance Department's FY 2016/17 Adopted Budget in the General Fund and Professional
Services Authority will also need to be amended by $115,000 to cover the required contract
amendment. The City has received $685,000 in additional General Fund revenue due to the
petitions filed on our behalf by HDL; hence, sufficient funds are available to support this request.
Staff recommends that the remainder of the revenue recovered by HDL remain in the General Fund
to help ensure a balanced budget, as there appears to be a slight weakening in certain categories
of General Fund revenue through the first half of the fiscal year.
nvironmental Status :
Not applicable.
Attachment(s):
1. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Hinderliter, de
Llamas and Associates for Municipal Sales Tax and Use Services.
2. Sample of State Board of Equalization Letter Announcing HDL Audit Review Decision
Regarding a Huntington Beach business.
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Dept. ID ED 17-07 Page 1 of t
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 3/20/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Director, Business Development
SUBJECT: Approve and authorize execution of a three-year Professional Services Contract
with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., in the amount not exceed $180,000 for
Economic Analysis Services
Statement of Issue :
The City requires economic analysis services for various development pro forma and residential
projects. Staff i s requesting approval of a contract with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. to perform
these services on an as-needed basis.
Financial Impact :
Approval of this action will not require an appropriation. There are sufficient funds of $45,000 in
account 23380101.69325 in the Fiscal Year 2016/17 budget to fund services for this year's
expenditures. The total contract i s not to exceed $180,000, for three (3) year term. Appropriations
will be requested in subsequent fiscal year budgets from accounts 23380101.69325 and
35280301.69365.
Recommended Action :
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a "Professional Services Contract
between the City of Huntington Beach and Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. for Economic Analysi
Services" in the amount not to exceed $180,000 over a three-year period.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not authorize the contract and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis :
The Office of Business Development requires a variety of economic analysis services for projects
on an as-needed basis. During the term of the contract, the firm Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.
will provide technical and financial analysis for such projects a s:
• Sales Tax Sharing Agreements
• State Density Bonus Analysis
• State and Federal required monitoring services for restrictive rental properties
• Annual State mandated Housing Compliance Report
• Subsidy Layering Analysis for HOME-assisted projects and financial gap analyses for
project assisted with LMIHAF or Inclusionary In-Lieu fees
• Special projects on an a s needed basis
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Strategic Plan Goal :
Strengthen economic and financial sustainability
Dept. ID ED 17-07 Page 2 of 2
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
On April 25, 2016, Office of Business Development released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to
solicit proposals from qualified consultants for as-needed economic analysis services. The following
five firms responded to the RFP:
• GRC Associates, Inc.
• Keyser Marston Associates
• Kosmont Companies
• Rosenow Spevacek Group Inc. (RSG)
• Tierra West Advisors, Inc.
Each proposal was reviewed and scored by a panel comprised of staff from Administration,
Business License, Public Works Department and the Office of Business Development based on the
criteria outlined in the RFP. Consideration in the evaluation of submittals included: successful
implementation and monitoring of City-financed projects of Successor Agency and Housing
Authority; ability to commit key personnel; ability to meet strict deadlines; and a competitive fee
schedule. The ability to best provide services, consultant experience and meeting the three
components of the RFP were ultimately the determining factor in awarding the bid to Keyser
Marston Associates, Inc. Accordingly, after evaluating the responses, Staff concluded that Keyser
Marston Associates, Inc. best demonstrated the ability to provide the most comprehensive services
at a competitive price.
Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. will provide assistance a s directed and will augment Office of
Business Development on projects which require complex financial analysis. Based on their
expertise in the field, knowledge of Huntington Beach, and understanding of the City's request and
competitive rates, staff recommends approval of the Professional Services Contract with Keyser
Marston Associates, Inc. for a total not to exceed $180,000 for a three (3) year term.
Environmental Status :
Not Applicable
Attachment(s):
1. Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Keyser Marston
Associates, Inc.
2. Professional Service Review
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Financial Impact : Approve a $450,000 increase in appropriations in the FY 2016/17 Revised
General Fund Budget for the City Attorney's Office. Approve Professional Services Authority
related to legal services by $450,000. According to the Finance Department, there appears to be
sufficient Citywide Vacancy Savings to accommodate this increase in costs. This increased
expenditure will be re-evaluated during the Mid-Year Budget Process for FY 2016/17.
Strategic Plan Goal : Not Applicable = Administrative Item
Dept. ID CA-17-001 Page 1 of 1
Meeting Date: 3/20/2017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 3/20/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Michael E. Gates, City Attorney
PREPARED BY: Michael E. Gates, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Authorization for the City Attorney to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Agreement
with AlvaradoSmith, and amend the Budget and Professional Services Authority
accordingly
Statement of Issue : The City entered into an Attorney Services Agreement with AlvaradoSmith on
January 3, 2017, to provide specialized legal services involving complex eminent domain litigation
with a looming trial date. This agreement provided for compensation in an amount not-to-exceed
$90,000. Additional services are required, necessitating an amendment to the Agreement in an
additional not-to-exceed amount of $450,000.
Recommended Action :
Authorize the City Attorney to enter into "Amendment No. 1 to Attorney Services Agreement with
AlvaradoSmith," and amend the Budget and Professional Services Authority accordingly.
Alternative Action(s): Do not authorize the City Attorney to enter into "Amendment No. 1 to
Attorney Services Agreement with AlvaradoSmith."
Analysis : The City is currently using the services of AlvaradoSmith to assist with eminent domain
complex litigation scheduled for trial in April. Because of the specialized nature of litigation, the
continued use of AlvaradoSmith is necessary to defend the City.
Environmental Status : Not Applicable
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Financial Impact :
If the City does not re-establish the collection of PEG fees from our cable providers, the City could
lose the PEG fees that are remitted to PCTA quarterly and are used to enhance access for our
residents to government and educational programming and access to City Council meetings and
other government services.
Dept. ID AD-17-008 Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: 3/6/2017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 3/6/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Antonia Graham, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4130 re-establishing Fees for State
Franchised Video Service Providers as part of the City's membership on the joint
powers authority of the Public Cable Television Authority (PCTA)
Statement of Issue :
As part of our membership on the joint powers authority of the Public Cable Television Authority
(PCTA), every ten (10) years the City must approve an Ordinance that reauthorizes local
governments to establish and collect Public, Educational, and Government Access (PEG) fees from
a cities' cable and video TV operators. The City Council previously adopted Ordinance No. 3767
on April 16, 2007.
Recommended Action :
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4130, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Re-
Establishing Fees for State Franchised Video Service Providers."
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the attached Ordinance, which would mean the City may not be able to collect the
State Franchise fees for Public, Education, and Government Access (PEG) and direct staff
accordingly.
Analysis :
Local governments have traditionally received compensation for the use of the public right-of-way
by cable television companies for the provision of video services in a community. Currently, the
City of Huntington Beach receives 5% of the gross revenues from Frontier Communications
(formerly Verizon) and Spectrum/Charter (formerly Time Warner Cable) through its membership in
the Public Cable Television Authority (PCTA). PCTA is a joint powers authority that includes the
cities of Fountain Valley, Stanton, and Westminster. Franchise free revenues received by the City
of Huntington Beach totaled $3,037,641.29 in calendar year 2016; these funds are deposited
quarterly into the General Fund. Federal and California law prohibits the collection of franchise fees
on Internet or telephone services provided by cable television companies.
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Federal law also allows for local franchise authorities to negotiate additional revenues from cable
operators for the support of PEG access channels such as HBTV-3. Typical contemporary
franchise agreements establish additional funding for local cable companies to provide capital and
operational support for PEG access through production studios, video equipment, and production
operational support. The existing franchise agreements with Frontier Communications and
Spectrum/Charter do not currently require PEG access channel support with the exception of public
access channel management. In 2016, PCTA received approximately $617,000 in PEG fees.
In September 2006, then Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 2987, Digital Infrastructure and
Video Competition Act of 2006 (DIVCA), establishing state franchising of wireline video service
providers. This law allows competitive video service providers, including local telephone
companies seeking to provide service, to obtain franchise directly through the state starting April
2007. This law also contains provisions for the conversion of incumbent cable television service
providers to statewide franchises.
DIVCA Section 5870 states that the fee to support PEG channel facilities "may be reauthorized
upon the expiration of the state franchise," but does not explicitly require local agencies to
reauthorize these fees via ordinance. Because Section 5870 refers to an ordinance elsewhere —
and because substantial funding could be lost unless the 1% fee is reauthorized - Rutan & Tucker
(the firm that represents PCTA) has advised PCTA to proceed with the reauthorization via an
ordinance, and also encourages each PCTA member city to establish a similar ordinance. The
ordinance will become effective 30 days following adoption. Failure to take such action may result
in the loss of PEG revenue.
The 1% PEG support fee will continue be used to offset PCTA expenditures on government access
programming and/or augment additional government access programming. At any given time, the
PCTA Board could vote on directing the PEG funds directly to each member city as opposed to the
current practice.
Environmental Status :
Not applicable.
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 4130, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Re-Establishing Fees
for State Franchised Video Service Providers"
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