City Council/Public Financing Authority
Regular MeetingHuntington Beach, CA · November 21, 2023
Agenda
AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Huntington Beach, CA 92648 STAFF
TONY STRICKLAND, Mayor ERIC G. PARRA, Interim City Manager
GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Mayor Pro Tem MICHAEL E. GATES, City Attorney
RHONDA BOLTON, Councilmember ROBIN ESTANISLAU, City Clerk
PAT BURNS, Councilmember ALISA BACKSTROM, City Treasurer
DAN KALMICK, Councilmember
CASEY McKEON, Councilmember
NATALIE MOSER, Councilmember
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City Council/Public Financing AGENDA November 21, 2023
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4:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Kalmick, Moser, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Bolton, Burns
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
The Mayor will facilitate a voluntary opportunity for members of the Huntington Beach City Council
to individually make brief comments to the public. Please note that the Brown Act does not allow
for lengthy comments, discussion, or action on topics that are not on the agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda
Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
At this time, the City Council will receive comments from members of the public regarding any
topic, including items on the Study Session and/or Closed Session agendas. Individuals wishing
to provide a comment on item(s) may do so in person by filling out a Request to Speak form
delivered to the City Clerk. All speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves
by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants
reducing the time allowance.
Please note that the Brown Act does not allow discussion or action on topics that are not on the
agenda. Members of the public who would like to speak directly with a Councilmember on an
item not on the agenda may consider scheduling an appointment by contacting the City Council's
Administrative Assistant at (714) 536-5553 or emailing the entire City Council at
city.council@surfcity-hb.org.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
1. 23-1012 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section
54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Eric Parra, Interim
City Manager and Melanie Chaney, Chief Negotiator; also in
attendance: Jose Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager; Theresa
St Peter, Interim Director of Human Resources; Travis Hopkins,
Assistant City Manager; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney; Scott
Haberle, Fire Chief and Sunny Han, Chief Financial Officer.
Employee Organization: Fire Management Association (FMA).
2. 23-1013 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section
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54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Eric Parra, Interim
City Manager and Melanie Chaney, Chief Negotiator; also in
attendance: Jose Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager; Theresa
St Peter, Interim Director of Human Resources; Travis Hopkins,
Assistant City Manager; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney; Scott
Haberle, Fire Chief and Sunny Han, Chief Financial Officer.
Employee Organization: The Huntington Beach Firefighters’
Association (HBFA).
3. 23-1016 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION.
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). City of
Huntington Beach v. Newsom, et al.; USDC Case No.
8:23-CV-00421-FWS (ADSx).
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
Kalmick, Moser, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Bolton, Burns
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.
4. 23-984 Huntington Beach Police Chaplain James Pike
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda
Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
At this time, the City Council will receive comments from members of the public regarding any
topic, including items on the open session agenda. Individuals wishing to provide a comment
may do so in person by filling out a Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk. All
speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may
have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance.
Please note that the Brown Act does not allow discussion or action on topics that are not on the
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agenda. Members of the public who would like to speak directly with a Councilmember on an
item not on the agenda may consider scheduling an appointment by contacting the City Council's
Administrative Assistant at (714) 536-5553 or emailing the entire City Council at
city.council@surfcity-hb.org.
While the City Council welcomes public involvement and supports and defends free speech, the
City Council rejects comments from anyone that are discriminatory, defamatory or otherwise not
protected free speech. Those comments will not inform nor be considered by the City Council and
may be cause for the Mayor to interrupt the public speaker. Such public comments will not be
consented to or otherwise adopted by the City Council in its discussions and findings for any
matter tonight.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers may make brief announcements on any appointments made to a board,
committee, or commission. Councilmembers may not discuss or take any action on these
announcements. Announcements are limited to 1 minute.
AB 1234 REPORTING
Per AB 1234 (Government Code Section 53232.3(d)) Councilmembers who attend a meeting,
conference, or similar event at the expense of the City must provide a brief report of the meeting,
conference, or similar event during the next regular City Council meeting. Reports are limited to 1
minute.
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES
Councilmembers must publicly disclose any meetings or communications with City employee
associations, related to the negotiations of labor agreements. Disclosures are limited to 1 minute
and must be made by the next regular City Council Meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
5. 23-935 E-Bike Update
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
6. 23-980 Receive and File the City Treasurer’s September 2023 Quarterly
Investment Summary Report
Recommended Action:
Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for September 2023,
pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 7-16)
CITY CLERK
7. 23-996 Approve and Adopt Minutes
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Recommended Action:
A) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting
minutes of November 7, 2023 .
CITY MANAGER
8. 23-928 Approve the extension of and fee modifications to the Hometown
Heroes Banner Program
Recommended Action:
A) Continue to assume the City’s management and installation costs to administer the
Hometown Heroes Banner Program; continue to charge the wholesale banner fee of $160
to qualified applicants for the fabrication of new and replacement banners; and
B) Give the City Manager authority to make any adjustments to the Program’s wholesale
banner fee to offset any future increase in fabrication costs in the future; the rate may be
adjusted by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate or up to the full, retail fabrication cost at
that time.
COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES
9. 23-1014 Reaffirmation of Huntington Beach’s Sister City Covenant with Anjo,
Japan
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to execute a Reaffirmation of
the Sister City Covenant with Anjo, Japan.
POLICE
10. 23-1015 Request for use of additional SLESF funds to fund and finalize
purchase of a Police helicopter
Recommended Action:
A) Authorize the use of an additional $500K in SLESF funds to finalize the purchase of a
police helicopter 530F; and
B) Appropriate $500K from the SLESF fund balance to account 98470101.
PUBLIC WORKS
11. 23-961 Adopt Resolution No. 2023-56 ordering the Summary Vacation of an
easement over a portion of Third Street in the City of Huntington
Beach
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Recommended Action:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-56, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Ordering the Summary Vacation of an easement over a portion of Third
Street in the City of Huntington Beach,” (Attachment 1); and
B) Instruct the City Clerk to record Resolution No. 2023-56 and the respective, attached
exhibits with the Orange County Recorder.
12. 23-976 Approve and authorize execution of three (3) Professional Services
Contracts for On-Call Environmental Engineering Consulting
Services with CWE, Inc., Environmental Engineering & Contracting,
Inc., and GHD, Inc.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a $600,000 “Professional
Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and CWE, Inc. for On-Call
Environmental Engineering Consulting;” and,
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a $600,000 “Professional
Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Engineering
& Consulting, Inc. for On-Call Environmental Engineering Consulting;” and,
C) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a $600,000 “Professional
Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and GHD, Inc. for On-Call
Environmental Engineering Consulting.”
13. 23-978 Adopt Resolution No. 2023-49 concerning the Measure M2
Expenditure Report for the City of Huntington Beach
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-49, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Concerning the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for the City of Huntington Beach."
14. 23-982 Appropriate $50,000 from the Storm Water Quality fund balance for
the deployment of water quality monitoring buoys (2) to support
initial water quality monitoring and scoping for water quality
improvement projects in the Huntington Harbour
Recommended Action:
Appropriate $50,000 from the Storm Water Quality Fund (892) fund balance to account
89285201.82500. Sufficient fund balance is available to support this request.
15. 23-968 Approve and authorize execution of a License Agreement by and
between the City of Huntington Beach and Abound Food Care for
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use of real property for the placement of a solar powered cold food
storage unit at the Public Works Corporation Yard, 17371 Gothard
Street
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the License Agreement By and Between The
City of Huntington Beach and Abound Food Care For Use of Real Property .
16. 23-1018 Accept bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with
Beador Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,565,300 for
the Admiralty Drive Bridge Rehabilitation Project, CC-1450; approve
the appropriation of $2,100,000 from the Measure M undesignated
fund balance; and authorize 15% in contingency funds
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Beador Construction
Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,565,300; and
B) Approve the budget appropriation of $2,100,000 from the Measure M (213)
undesignated fund balance to a new account to be created under Finance Department
guidelines; and
C) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve up to a 15% contingency in potential
construction change orders; and
D) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with Beador
Construction Company, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC HEARING
17. 23-995 Appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of Administrative
Permit No. 22-015 (Legacy Living LLC Sober Living Reasonable
Accommodation) - Continued from November 7, 2023
Recommended Action:
Deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s denial of Administrative Permit
No. 22-015 with findings of denial (Attachment No. 1).
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
18. 23-1017 Approve Resolution No. 2023-60 and Amendment No. 1 to
Employment Agreement with Eric G. Parra - Interim City
Manager/Police Chief
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement between the City of
Huntington Beach and Eric G. Parra; and
B) Approve Resolution No. 2023-60, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Amending the Non-Associated Employees Pay and Benefits Resolution
(Exhibit 1A) Non-Associated Appointed Executive Management Salary Schedule” to
create the Interim City Manager/Police Chief classification and salary range.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
19. 23-1020 Item Submitted by Council Member Moser - Addressing Veteran
Homelessness In Our Community
Recommended Action:
Request the City Manager and staff to present the following information at a study session
in the first quarter of 2024:
· Schedule and conduct a collaborative study session focused on Veteran
homelessness.
· Develop a targeted action plan based on the findings of the study session to address
gaps and opportunities related to Veteran homelessness.
· Engage with local, state, and federal agencies to maximize resources and support for
this initiative.
· Regularly review and adjust the strategy to ensure continued progress and
effectiveness.
20. 23-1021 Item Submitted by Council Member Moser - Exploring the Feasibility
of Becoming a Certified Autism Destination in Huntington Beach
Recommended Action:
Request the City Manager and staff to present the following information at a City Council
meeting by the second quarter of 2024:
· Conduct a thorough review of the feasibility and requirements for Huntington Beach to
become a Certified Autism Destination.
· Engage with experts and stakeholders, including representatives from the disabled
community, to gather insights and recommendations for this initiative.
· Develop a plan outlining the steps, resources, costs, and timeline required to achieve
the certification, ensuring alignment with the guidelines provided in the APA’s Autism
Planning and Design Guidelines 1.0.
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing
Authority is Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 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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