City Council/Public Financing Authority
Regular MeetingHuntington Beach, CA · May 20, 2019
Agenda
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Monday, May 20, 2019
Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Study Session - 4:00 PM / Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
ERIK PETERSON, Mayor
LYN SEMETA, Mayor Pro Tem
PATRICK BRENDEN, Councilmember
KIM CARR, Councilmember
BARBARA DELGLEIZE, Councilmember
JILL HARDY, Councilmember
MIKE POSEY, Councilmember
STAFF
LORI ANN FARRELL HARRISON, Interim City Manager
MICHAEL E. GATES, City Attorney
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, City Clerk
ALISA BACKSTROM, City Treasurer
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4:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda
Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3
Minute Time Limit)
STUDY SESSION
1. 19-224 Discussion of Fiscal Year 2019/20 Proposed Budget, Finance
Commission actions, discussions and recommendations, and
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
2. 19-615 Mayor Peterson to Announce: Pursuant to Government Code §
54957.6, the City Council shall recess into Closed Session to meet
with its designated labor negotiator: Lori Ann Farrell, Interim City
Manager; also in attendance: Gilbert Garcia, Chief Financial
Officer, Michele Warren, Director of Human Resources regarding
labor negotiations with: City Treasurer
CLOSED SESSION
3. 19-597 Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), the City Council
shall recess into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney
regarding the following lawsuit: Frankie Choyeski v. City of
Huntington Beach; Workers’ Compensation Claim No. COHB 18
0026.
4. 19-598 Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), the City Council
shall recess into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney
regarding the following lawsuit: Thomas Wilson v. City of
Huntington Beach; Workers’ Compensation Claim No. COHB 16
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5. 19-599 Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), the City Council
shall recess into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney
regarding the following lawsuit: Bedel (Richard) v. City of
Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No. 30-2017-00958740.
6. 19-605 Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2), the City Council
shall recess into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney
regarding potential litigation. Number of cases, three (3).
7. 19-614 Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Council shall
recess into Closed Session to meet with its designated labor
negotiator: Lori Ann Farrell, Interim City Manager; also in
attendance: Gilbert Garcia, Chief Financial Officer, Michele Warren,
Director of Human Resources regarding the following: City
Treasurer.
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
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.
8. 19-539 Kelly Frankiewicz of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
9. 19-554 Mayor Peterson to call on Victoria Alberty to present the
Adoptable Pet of the Month.
10. 19-434 Mayor Peterson to proclaim National Public Works Week May 19
through 25 and present proclamation to Public Works Director
Travis Hopkins.
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11. 19-556 Mayor Peterson to call on Kevin Elliott from Code Four who will
present a check for $10,000 from the Cherry Blossom Festival to
the City’s Sister City Association.
12. 19-425 Mayor Peterson to call on City Clerk Robin Estanislau to present
the Mayor’s Award to Donna Switzer, Deputy City Clerk.
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
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
13. 19-612 City Attorney to report on status of Council Member Mike Posey’s
initiative to explore options to challenge CalPERs (investment
strategy).
CONSENT CALENDAR
14. 19-577 Approve the interim appointment of David Kiff to the position of
City Manager until the ongoing national recruitment process is
completed
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the appointment of David Kiff to the position of Interim City
Manager.
15. 19-379 Accept bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with
California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $643,490
for the traffic signal modifications at the intersection of Main Street
and Utica Avenue/17th Street, and the installation of a new traffic
signal at the intersection of Bolsa Chica Street and Pearce Drive -
CC-1488; and, appropriate Traffic Impact funds for construction
and authorize change orders not to exceed 15 percent
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by California Professional
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $643,490; and,
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B) Appropriate $125,739 from the undesignated Traffic Impact Fee fund balance to Traffic
Impact Fee account 20690007.82700; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney; and,
D) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute change orders not to exceed a total
of 15 percent of the contract construction costs or $96,524.
16. 19-381 Accept bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with
Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the amount of $320,055 for the traffic
signal modification at the intersection of Gothard Street and
Center Avenue - CC-1489; and, appropriate Traffic Impact funds for
construction and authorize change orders not to exceed 15
percent
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Elecnor Belco Electric,
Inc. in the amount of $320,055; and,
B) Appropriate $45,209 from the undesignated Traffic Impact Fee fund balance to Traffic
Impact Fee account 20690007.82700; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney; and,
D) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute change orders not to exceed a total
of 15 percent of the contract construction costs or $48,008 .
17. 19-451 Accept bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with
Calpromax Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $229,000 for the
traffic signal modification at the intersection of Newland Street and
Slater Avenue - CC-1490; and, appropriate Traffic Impact funds for
construction and authorize change orders not to exceed 15
percent
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Calpromax
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $229,000; and,
B) Appropriate $112,150 of undesignated Traffic Impact funds to Traffic Impact project
account 20690007.82700; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
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approved by the City Attorney; and ,
D) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute change orders not to exceed a total
of 15 percent of the contract construction costs or $34,350.
18. 19-453 Accept bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with
Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$289,075 for the traffic signal modification at the intersection of
Newland Street and Ellis Avenue - CC-1491; and appropriate
Traffic Impact funds for construction and authorize change orders
not to exceed 15 percent
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Alfaro
Communications Construction, Inc. in the amount of $289,075; and,
B) Appropriate $100,404 of undesignated Traffic Impact funds to Traffic Impact project
account 20690007.82700; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney; and,
D) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute change orders not to exceed a total
of 15 percent of the contract construction costs or $43,361.
19. 19-454 Accept bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with
International Line Builders, Inc. in the amount of $269,016 for the
traffic signal modification at the intersection of Goldenwest Street
and Heil Avenue, CC-1492; and, appropriate Traffic Impact funds
for construction and approve change orders not to exceed 15
percent
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by International Line
Builders, Inc. in the amount of $269,016; and,
B) Appropriate $130,680 of undesignated Traffic Impact Fee Fund Balance to account
20690007.82700; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney; and,
D) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute change orders not to exceed a total
of 15 percent of the contract construction costs or $40,352.
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20. 19-441 Accept bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with
Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$298,872 for the traffic signal modification at the intersection of
Gothard Street and Slater Avenue - CC-1493; and, appropriate
Traffic Impact funds for construction and authorize change orders
not to exceed 15 percent
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Alfaro
Communications Construction, Inc. in the amount of $298,872; and,
B) Appropriate $49,325 of undesignated Traffic Impact Fee fund balance to Traffic Impact
Fee account 20690007.82700; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney; and,
D) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute change orders not to exceed a total
of 15 percent of the contract construction costs or $44,830.
21. 19-495 Accept bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with
Select Electric, Inc. in the amount of $308,803 for the traffic signal
interconnect on Newland Street from Ellis Avenue to Warner
Avenue, CC-1494; and, authorize change orders not to exceed 15
percent
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Select Electric, Inc. in
the amount of $308,803; and,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney; and,
C) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute change orders not to exceed a total
of 15 percent of the contract construction costs or $46,320 .
22. 19-560 Award and authorize execution of a construction contract with
PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company in the amount of $2,916,192
for the Edinger Avenue Rehabilitation, Algonquin Street
Rehabilitation, and Delaware Street Rehabilitation Project, CC-1575
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible base bid submitted by PALP, Inc. dba
Excel Paving Company in the amount of $2,916,192.00; and,
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B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
23. 19-478 Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize
execution of a construction contract with All American Asphalt in
the amount of $3,012,239 for the Residential Overlay of
Maintenance Zone 6, CC-1579; and, appropriate additional Gas Tax
and Measure M funds for construction
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by All American Asphalt
Company in the amount of $3,012,239; and,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney; and,
C) Appropriate $175,000 from the undesignated Gas Tax (207) fund balance to
20790056.82300; and,
D) Appropriate $775,000 from the undesignated Measure M (213) fund balance to
account 21390002.82300.
24. 19-565 Award and authorize execution of a construction contract in the
amount of $65,170.00 to MK Construction, Inc. for the Ocean View
Estates (OVE) Parking Lot Expansion Project, CC-1580
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by MK Construction, Inc.,
in the amount of $65,170.00; and,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
25. 19-569 Authorize an additional $35,745 in expenditures for MSC-520 Youth
Shelter ADA Improvements and Roof Replacement project
Recommended Action:
Authorize Public Works to expend up to $71 ,490, an additional $35,745 , in contingency
funds to complete the construction of MSC-520 Youth Shelter ADA Improvements and
Roof Replacement.
26. 19-407 Adopt Resolution No. 2019-24 amending the City’s Classification
Plan by adding the Job Classification of Risk Management Analyst
and establishing the compensation
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Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2019-24, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending the City’s Classification Plan by Adding the Classification of Risk
Management Analyst,” and establish the compensation.
27. 19-471 Adopt Resolution No. 2019-25 authorizing the City to levy the
Annual Retirement Property Tax For Fiscal Year 2019/20 to pay for
Pre-1978 Employee Retirement Benefit Levels
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2019-25, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Levying a Retirement Property Tax for Fiscal Year 2019/20 to Pay for Pre-1978
Public Employee Retirement Benefits” of $0.01500 per $100 of assessed valuation. The
tax rate of $0.01500 would continue the tax rate included in the current Fiscal Year
2018/19 Adopted Budget.
28. 19-559 Adopt and authorize recordation of Resolution No. 2019-26
ordering the Summary Vacation of an existing Walkway Easement
to the former Franklin School Site
Recommended Action:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-26, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Public Service Easement for
Pedestrian Walkway Purposes Generally Located Between Spa Drive and the Former
Franklin School in the City of Huntington Beach” (Attachment 1); and ,
B) Instruct the City Clerk to record Resolution No. 2019-26 and the attached exhibits with
the Orange County Recorder.
29. 19-584 Adopt Resolution 2019-34 amending Resolution No. 2007-71 to
expand the permitted uses of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution 2019-34 , “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending Resolution No. 2007-71 to Expand the Permitted Uses of the Affordable
Housing Trust Fund.”
30. 19-607 Adopt Resolution No. 2019-38 modifying benefits for
Non-Represented Employees including the elected City Attorney,
City Clerk and City Treasurer
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2019-38, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Modifying Benefits for Non-Represented Employees Including the Elected City
Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer.”
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31. 19-563 Approve and authorize execution of a Professional Services
Contract with Bartel Associates, LLC in the Amount of $122,200 to
perform Actuary Consulting Services
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the “Professional Service
Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Bartel Associates, LLC for Actuary
Consulting Services.”
32. 19-570 Approve and authorize execution of a three year Professional
Service Contract with Davis Farr LLP in the amount of $151,120 to
perform Financial Audit Services
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the “Professional Service
Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Davis Farr LLP for Financial Audit
Services.”
33. 19-572 Approve and authorize execution of a Non-Exclusive License
Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Continuing
Development Incorporated (CDI) at 17241 Oak Lane for child
development programs
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the “Non-Exclusive License
Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Continuing Development
Incorporated.”
34. 19-575 Approve and authorize execution of Second Amendment to Site
License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and
T-Mobile West Tower, LLC at Murdy Park
Recommended Action:
A) Approve “Second Amendment to Site License Agreement” between the City of
Huntington Beach and T-Mobile West Tower, LLC; and ,
B) Authorize the City Manager, and City Clerk to execute the Second Amendment to Site
License Agreement and other related documents.
35. 19-576 Approve and authorize execution of a five-year License Agreement
with Southern California Edison (SCE) for Gisler Park
Recommended Action:
Approve the “License Agreement” with Southern California Edison for the use of 10.5
acres of property known as Gisler Park (Contract No.9.2247), and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute any and all documents necessary to conclude this transaction.
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36. 19-590 Adopt Ordinance No. 4180 repealing Ordinance No. 4130 and
adding Chapter 3.50 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
relating to State Video Franchises
Approved for introduction May 6, 2019 - Vote: 7-0
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No.4180, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Repealing Ordinance No. 4130 and Adding Chapter 3.50 to the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code Relating to State Video Franchises."
PUBLIC HEARING
37. 19-492 Adopt Resolution No 2019-31 to set municipal utility rates for
water meters; Adopt Resolution No 2019-32 to set municipal utility
rates for water commodity charges; and Adopt Resolution 2019-30
to set municipal utility rates for sewer service charges
Recommended Action:
A) Adopt Resolution 2019-31, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Adjusting Water Meter Rates, including a Capital Surcharge Pursuant to Section
14.12.040 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code” and,
B) Adopt Resolution 2019-32, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Readopting the City’s Water Commodity Rates;” and,
C) Adopt Resolution 2019-30, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Adjusting Sewer Service User Charges Pursuant to Section 14.54.020 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code.”
FIVE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES ARE REQUIRED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
38. 19-613 Create a new Chief Assistant City Attorney position; Adopt
Resolution No. 2019-36 amending Non-Associated Salary Schedule
for City Attorney and Chief Assistant City Attorney; Adopt
Resolution No. 2019-35 increasing the salary of the City Attorney;
and, delegate authority to execute employment agreements for
Chief Assistant City Attorney
Recommended Action:
A) Create a new Chief Assistant City Attorney position in the City Attorney’s Office; and,
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-36, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
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Huntington Beach Modifying Salary and Benefits for Non-Represented Employees by
Changing the Compensation of the Chief Assistant City Attorney Classification” amending
Non-Associated Resolution 2016-50 Salary Schedule for City Attorney and Chief
Assistant City Attorney; and,
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-35, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Modifying Salary of the Elected City Attorney;” and,
D) Delegate authority to the City Manager/Interim City Manager and City Attorney to
execute employment agreements for the Chief Assistant City Attorneys.
39. 19-580 Adopt Resolution No. 2019-33 to modify the compensation of the
Elected City Treasurer to more appropriately align it with the
responsibilities and duties of the position and bring it into
alignment with comparable positions within the City
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2019-33, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Modifying the Salary and Benefits for Non-Represented Employees Including the
City Treasurer.”
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
40. 19-594 Create a new Assistant Chief Financial Officer position by
approving for introduction Ordinance No. 4181; adopt Resolution
No. 2019-37 amending the Non-Associated Salary Resolution to
add the classification of Assistant Chief Financial Officer and the
compensation; and delegate authority to execute the employment
agreement for the Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Recommended Action:
A) Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4181 , “An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Amending Section 2.76.010
Thereof Related to Exclusions From the Competitive Service” by adding the Assistant
Chief Financial Officer; and,
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-37, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Modifying Salary and Benefits for Non-Represented Employees By
Adding the Assistant Chief Financial Officer Classification and Establishing the
Compensation;” and,
C) Delegate Authority to the City Manager/Interim City Manager and City Attorney to
Execute Employment Agreements for the Assistant Chief Financial Officer.
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
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41. 19-595 Submitted by Councilmembers Brenden and Posey - Staff Report
on Current Status of Regional Housing Needs Assessment
Process
Recommended Action:
Direct the City Manager/Interim City Manager to conduct, within 60 days, a Study Session
on the RHNA 6th Cycle Planning process as it relates to Huntington Beach and to provide
monthly updates throughout the remainder of the Planning Process.
Study Session needs to include:
1) Current status report of RHNA Subcommittee work.
2) General overview of the new 6th Cycle RHNA methodology.
3) Review of all pending legislation that could change the RHNA requirement from a
simple zoning compliance question to an actual housing production requirement.
4) An assessment of potential options to expand City engagement in the RHNA Planning
Process.
5) A discussion of the impact of the City’s falling short of its 5th Cycle RHNA (SB35
exposure, SB2 funds, park grants, decertified Housing Element).
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing
Authority is Monday, June 3, 2019, at 4:00 PM in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main
Street, Huntington Beach, California.
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