City Council/Public Financing Authority
Regular MeetingHuntington Beach, CA · December 19, 2023
Agenda
AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Special Meetings of the Housing Authority,
Parking Authority and Successor Agency
Council Chambers
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 2000 Main Street STAFF
GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Mayor Huntington Beach, CA 92648 ERIC G. PARRA, Interim City Manager
PAT BURNS, Mayor Pro Tem MICHAEL E. GATES, City Attorney
RHONDA BOLTON, Councilmember ROBIN ESTANISLAU, City Clerk
DAN KALMICK, Councilmember ALISA BACKSTROM, City Treasurer
CASEY McKEON, Councilmember
NATALIE MOSER, Councilmember
TONY STRICKLAND, Councilmember
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City Council/Public Financing AGENDA December 19, 2023
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5:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
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. 23-1032 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: The Huntington Beach Firefighters’
Association (HBFA).
2. 23-1033 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): Number of matters: One (1).
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3. 23-1062 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION.
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Page (John &
Shaya) v. City of Huntington Beach and Eric Scott Cunningham;
OCSC Case No.: 30-2022-01280954.
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING AND CALL TO
ORDER SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
ROLL CALL
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick
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. 23-985 Huntington Beach Police and Fire Chaplain Roger Wing
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
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
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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.
5. 23-1038 Approve Mayor Van Der Mark’s 2024 Council Liaison List
Recommended Action:
As recommended by the City Council, Public Financing Authority, Housing Authority,
Parking Authority, and Successor Agency: approve the 2024 Council Liaison List that
includes appointments to citizen boards, commissions, committees, and task forces as
presented by Mayor Van Der Mark.
The City Clerk certifies that FPPC Form 806 “Agency Report of Public Official
Appointments” which is used to report additional compensation that officials receive
when appointing themselves to positions on committees, boards or commissions of a
public agency, special district and joint powers agency or authority was posted to the
City’s website according to law prior to this vote.
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
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk
6. 23-1037 Approve and Adopt Minutes
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting
minutes of November 21, 2023; and,
B) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting
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minutes of December 5, 2023.
7. 23-1036 November Update of Activities for Citizen Boards, Commissions,
Committees (BCCs) and Regional Agencies
Recommended Action:
Receive and File.
8. 23-1035 Receive and file the Maddy Act Local Appointments List - 2024
(terms on City boards, commissions, and committees that expire in
2024) informing the public of openings and vacancies based on 2024
expiration of current members’ terms
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Maddy Act Local Appointments List - 2024 showing vacancies that
will occur on City boards, commissions, and committees in the year 2024, and direct the
City Clerk to post the list at official posting locations (Civic Center, Huntington Central
Library, and Main Street Library). Copies of the Maddy Act Local Appointments List -
2024 will also be posted at all branch libraries and on the City’s website.
City Manager
9. 23-717 Approve and accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 State Earmark
Funding of $1,100,000 via the California Department of Housing and
Community Development; authorize the City Manager and Chief
Financial Officer to execute documents; and appropriate the funds
into the FY 2023/24 Operating Budget
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and accept the FY 2023-24 State Funding of $1,100,000 via the California
Department of Housing and Community Development awarded to the City of Huntington
Beach; and
B) Authorize the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer as the officials to execute any
award-related documents to receive the funding; and
C) Appropriate the funds totaling $1,100,000 in the FY 2023/24 City Manager’s Office,
Homeless and Behavioral Health Division operating budget (Business Unit
128130103.69365) .
City Treasurer
10. 23-1023 Adopt Resolution No. 2023-59 approving the 2024 Investment Policy
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution 2023-59, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
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Beach Approving the Statement of Investment Policy 2024.”
Community and Library Services
11. 23-1051 Authorize the appropriation of $160,500 from the AES Fund 1284 fund
balance for the design and installation of a new backstop and
fencing for the City’s north softball field at Edison Park
Recommended Action:
Authorize the appropriation of $160,500 from the AES contingency fund balance 1284 to
Account 128485005.82800 to complete the necessary softball field backstop and fencing
improvements at Edison Park.
Community Development
12. 23-1031 Approve Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) No. 23-002 by
adopting City Council Resolution No. 2023-61 and request its
certification by the California Coastal Commission
Recommended Action:
Approve Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 23-002 by adopting Resolution No.
2023-61, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting Local
Coastal Program Amendment No. 23-002 and Requesting Its Certification by the
California Coastal Commission,” (Attachment No. 1) .
Finance
13. 23-1044 Adopt Successor Agency Resolution Nos. 2023-04 and 2023-05
approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and
Administrative Budget for the Huntington Beach Successor Agency
for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, in accordance
with Health and Safety Code Section 34177 and related actions
Recommended Action:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-04, “A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Successor Agency
Administrative Budget for the Period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025;” and,
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05, “A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (‘ROPS
24-25’).”
14. 23-1058 Accept and approve the Development Impact Fee (DIF) Report for
Fiscal Year 2022-23 and to make findings as required by
Government Code Sections 66006 and 66001
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Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-62, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach to Accept and Approve the Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year Ending
June 30, 2023 and to make the Findings as required by Government Code Sections
66006(b) and 66001(d).”
Fire
15. 23-1049 Adopt Resolution No. 2023-63 approving the application for Whale
Tail Grant Funds from the California Coastal Commission
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-63, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Approving the Application(s) for Whale Tail Grant Funds from California Coastal
Commission.”
Human Resources
16. 23-1045 Adopt Resolution No. 2023-65 Amending the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Huntington Beach and the
Huntington Beach Police Management Association by Adopting a
Side Letter of Agreement
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-65, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington
Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Management Association by Adopting a Side
Letter of Agreement.”
17. 23-1041 Adopt Resolution No. 2023-64 modifying the pay schedule for
part-time, non-permanent and non-classified employees to comport
with the State minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2024
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-64, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Approving the Pay Schedule for Part-Time Non-Permanent and Non-Classified
Employees Effective January 1, 2024,” and authorize the City Manager or designee to
take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the revised pay
schedule.
Public Works
18. 23-1054 Accept bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with
PALP Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company in the amount of
$4,398,952.10 for the Oak View Streetscape Improvement Project,
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CC-1689; and authorize 15% in contingency funds
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by PALP Inc. DBA
Excel Paving Company in the amount of $4,398 ,952.10 (Base Bid + Alternate Bid Items
(Schedule B)); and
B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve up to a 15% contingency in
potential construction change orders; and
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with PALP Inc.
DBA Excel Paving Company in a form approved by the City Attorney.
19. 23-1060 Approve and accept the public improvements, release the securities
for, and accept a Guarantee and Warranty Bond for the Huntington
Gateway Phase II Industrial Project
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with the
Huntington Gateway Phase II Industrial Project, and instruct the City Clerk to record the
Notice of Acceptance of Public Improvements (Attachment 2) with the Orange County
Recorder; and,
B) Accept Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 800043002 (Attachment 3); the security
furnished for guarantee and warranty of public improvements; and instruct the City Clerk to
file the bond with the City Treasurer; and,
C) Instruct the City Clerk to notify the developer, Huntington Gateway Industrial II, LLC, of
this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, Atlantic Specialty Insurance
Company, of this action.
20. 23-1059 Approve two-year service agreement for downtown shuttle service
provider Circuit Transit, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $1,535,426
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the two-year service contract with Circuit Transit, Inc. with a not-to-exceed
amount of $1,535,426; and
B) Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $806,240 for the OCTA Project V
grant funds into account 126390001.69505; and
C) Grant the City Manager the authority to execute the cooperative agreement between
the City of Huntington Beach and Orange County Transit Authority; and
D) Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $100,000 from the In -Lieu Parking
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fund to 30885101.69505
PUBLIC HEARING
21. 23-994 Consider the Bolsa Chica Senior Living Community Project -
Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-51 approving General Plan
Amendment No. 21-004; introduction of Ordinance No. 4305
approving Zoning Map Amendment No. 21-003; adoption of
Resolution No. 2023-53 approving Zoning Text Amendment No.
22-005; adoption of Resolution No. 2023-52 certifying Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) No. 21-004; and, consider appeals by Council
Member Burns and Brian Thienes of the Planning Commission’s
approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 21-024
Recommended Action:
The City Council may take the following actions or alternative actions:
Applicant’s Request (Proposed Project)
A) Certify Final Environmental Impact Report No. 21-004 (Attachment No. 16) as
adequate and complete in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
requirements by approving City Council Resolution No. 2023-52, “A Resolution of the City
Council the City of Huntington Beach Adopting Environmental Impact Report No. 21-004
for the Bolsa Chica Senior Living Community Project” (Attachment No. 2); and
B) Approve General Plan Amendment No. 21-004 and City Council Resolution No. 2023-
51, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving General
Plan Amendment No. 21-004” (Attachment No. 3); and
C) Approve Zoning Map Amendment No. 21-003 and approve for introduction City
Council Ordinance No. 4305, “An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to Rezone the Real Property
Generally Located on the Southwest Corner of Warner Avenue at Bolsa Chica Street from
CG (Commercial General) to SP-19 (Bolsa Chica Senior Living Community Specific
Plan)” (Attachment No. 4); and
D) Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-005 and City Council Resolution No. 2023-
53, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting Zoning Text
Amendment No. 22-005 by Creating the Bolsa Chica Senior Living Community Specific
Plan (SP-19) to Apply to Real Property at the Southwest Corner of Warner Avenue at
Bolsa Chica Street” (Attachment No. 5); and
E) Deny two appeals and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 21-024 with findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1).
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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22. 23-1047 Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding
Between the Huntington Beach Firefighter’s Association (HBFA) and
the City of Huntington Beach for January 1, 2024 through December
31, 2026
Recommended Action:
Approve introduction of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between the
Huntington Beach Firefighter’s Association and the City of Huntington Beach for the period
January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2026.
23. 23-1048 Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding
Between the Huntington Beach Fire Management Association (FMA)
and the City of Huntington Beach for January 1, 2024 through
December 31, 2026
Recommended Action:
Approve introduction of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between the
Huntington Beach Fire Management Association and the City of Huntington Beach for the
period January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2026.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
24. 23-999 Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4303 and authorize
requested changes to Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter
10.44.062 Relating to Parking - Time Limits
Recommended Action:
Approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 4303, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 10.44 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code Relating to Parking - Time Limits” to address special permits regarding parking
time limits for recreational vehicles .
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
25. 23-1063 Item Submitted by Mayor Van Der Mark, Mayor Pro Tem Burns, and
Council Member McKeon - Consider Establishing a Monthly Program
to Honor the Historic Heritage of the United States, State of
California, and City of Huntington Beach
Recommended Action:
Request the City Manager to direct staff to implement the 2024 monthly program listed
above. In addition, form a Brown Act committee of 7-9 residents appointed by two Council
liaisons to continue developing twelve-month programs (starting with 2025) designed to
celebrate and honor the rich historic heritage of the United States, California, and Huntington
Beach. Each month will be dedicated to a specific theme, highlighting significant events,
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landmarks, and influential figures that have shaped the history of our Nation, State, and City .
Through a series of engaging activities utilizing our libraries and media resources, residents
and visitors alike will have the opportunity to explore, appreciate, and preserve the legacy of
the history that led Huntington Beach to be a great American city. (This series would be
intended to be free of any identity politics and political agendas.)
The Committee would meet on a limited basis (1-3 times per year) to develop the
twelve-month calendar with their Council Liaisons and Staff Liaison to ensure that the City
has the ability to present the content. The Committee will then present the calendar to City
Council for approval before the start of the year; amendments may also be presented as
needed. The Committee should be able to enlist the assistance of the Historic Resource
Board and City staff within reason via Council liaison requests. All monthly themes hosted by
the City must be included in this approved twelve-month program and will therefore repeal
and supersede all such monthly themes/celebrations previously approved by Council. This
effort excludes proclamations requested by outside groups and presented by the Mayor per
Administrative Regulation 512.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing
Authority is Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 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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