City Council/Public Financing Authority
Regular MeetingHuntington Beach, CA · December 17, 2024
Agenda
AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Special Meetings of the Housing Authority,
Parking Authority and Successor Agency
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL STAFF
PAT BURNS, Mayor TRAVIS HOPKINS, Acting City Manager
Council Chambers
CASEY MCKEON, Mayor Pro Tem MICHAEL E. GATES, City Attorney
DON KENNEDY, Councilmember 2000 Main Street LISA LANE BARNES, City Clerk
TONY STRICKLAND, Councilmember Huntington Beach, CA 92648 ALISA BACKSTROM, City Treasurer
BUTCH TWINING, Councilmember
GRACEY VAN DER MARK,
Councilmember
CHAD WILLIAMS, Councilmember
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4:30 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, Williams
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 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. 24-871 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section
54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins,
Acting City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of
Human Resources; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney and David Cain,
Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington
Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT).
2. 24-872 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section
54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins,
Acting City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of
Human Resources; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney and David Cain,
Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization:
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Management Employees' Organization (MEO).
3. 24-873 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section
54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins,
Acting City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of
Human Resources; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney and David Cain,
Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Marine
Safety Management Association (MSMA).
4. 24-874 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION.
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Gallier
(Michael) v. City of Huntington Beach and Jeff Otto II Gance; OCSC
Case No.: 30-2023-01359146-CU-PO-CJC.
5. 24-875 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION.
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Flanders
(Emily) v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No:
30-2023-01328127.
6. 24-876 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4).): Two (2).
7. 24-894 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code section 54957(b)(1).)
Title: City Manager.
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, Williams
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. 24-784 Huntington Beach Police Chaplain James Pike
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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
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
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 9 - 22)
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9. 24-786 Approve and Adopt Minutes
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting
minutes of November 19, 2024; and,
B) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting
minutes of December 3, 2024.
10. 24-788 Monthly Update of Activities for Citizen Boards, Commissions,
Committees (BCCs) and Regional Agencies - November 2024
Recommended Action:
Receive and File.
11. 24-836 Approve Mayor Burns’ 2025 City Council Liaison List - Citizen
Boards, Commissions, Committees
Recommended Action:
As recommended by the City Council, Public Financing Authority, Housing Authority,
Parking Authority, and Successor Agency: Approve the 2025 Council Liaison List that
includes appointments to citizen boards, commissions, committees, and task forces as
presented by Mayor Burns. (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.)
12. 24-842 Receive and file the Maddy Act Local Appointments List - 2025
(terms on City boards, commissions, and committees that expire in
2025) informing the public of openings and vacancies based on 2025
expiration of current members’ terms
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Maddy Act Local Appointments List - 2025 showing vacancies that
will occur on City boards, commissions, and committees in the year 2025, 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 - 2025
will also be posted at all branch libraries and on the City’s website.
City Manager
13. 24-870 Approve and authorize the execution of a Software License
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Agreement with Accela, Inc. for software service migration from
On-Premise to Software as a Service (SaaS), supporting the City’s
Land Management services.
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Software License
Agreement with Accela, Inc. for software service migration from On-Premise to Software
as a Service (SaaS), supporting the City’s Land Management services.
Community Development
14. 24-829 Approve and authorize the execution of a Site License Agreement
with Verizon for an Existing Cell Site at Talbert Park.
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the “Site License Agreement
for Installation and Use of a Communications Antenna Facility and Supporting Equipment
between the City of Huntington Beach and Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, DBA
Verizon.”
Community and Library Services
15. 24-643 Approve and authorize the execution of a License Agreement
between the City of Huntington Beach and Flowers of the Sky
Entertainment, LLC, for the management and operation of the
Symphony of Flowers at Huntington Central Park East located at
18381 Goldenwest Street.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a License Agreement
Between the City of Huntington Beach and Flowers of the Sky Entertainment, LLC , for the
management and operation of Symphony of Flowers at Huntington Central Park East; and,
B) Approve Addendum to the Final Master Environmental Impact Report (FMEIR) for
Master Plan of Recreation Uses for Central Park, City of Huntington Beach, California -
Symphony of Flowers Project (Certified 1999 FMEIR 1999) (State Clearinghouse No.
97091007) as adequate and complete in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act requirements.
Human Resources
16. 24-865 Adopt Resolution No. 2024-62 modifying the pay schedule for
part-time, non-permanent, and non-classified employees to comply
with the State minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2025
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2024-62, “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, 2025,” and authorize the City Manager or designee to
take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the revised pay
schedule.
17. 24-840 Adopt Resolution No. 2024-60 setting compensation for the newly
elected City Clerk
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024 -60, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Setting the Salary Rate and Assigning Certain Benefits for the Elected City Clerk ,”
(range of Starting, Control or High Point) identified in Exhibit “1B” - Exhibit A of the
Non-Associated Executive Management Salary Schedule, effective December 7, 2024.
Public Works
18. 24-790 Approve and accept the Highway Bridge Program (HBP) grant
funding from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for
the Admiralty Drive Bridge Rehabilitation Project, CC-1450; and
approve appropriation of funds.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and accept the Highway Bridge Program grant funding for $1,916,490; and
B) Approve appropriation of funds into the Highway Bridge Replacement & Rehab
(HBRR) (Account No. 96185001.82800).
19. 24-833 Approve and accept the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) grants for Complete Streets Project; and approve
appropriation of funds
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and accept the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) grants for
$8,971,000; and,
B) Approve appropriation of grant award funding into the OCTA Complete Streets
Projects business units: $203,000 for Banning Roundabout into 129985001 and $176,000
for Hamilton Avenue into 129985002; and,
C) Authorize the Public Works Director to execute necessary documents and agreements.
20. 24-856 Approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 to
Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-2654 between the Orange County
Transportation Authority and the City of Huntington Beach for the
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I-405 Improvement Project
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute “Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No.
C-3-2654 Between Orange County Transportation Authority and City of Huntington Beach
for the I-405 Improvement Project.”
21. 24-857 Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize
execution of a construction contract with SAVI Construction Inc. in
the amount of $197,400 for the Residential Zone 2 Curb Ramp
Project, CC-1811.
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by SAVI Construction Inc.
in the amount of $197 ,400; and,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
22. 24-859 Adopt Resolution No. 2024-09 authorizing an application for grant
funds from the California Parks and Recreation Division of Boating
and Waterway Boat Launch Facilities.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-09, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Approving the Application for Grant Funds from the California Parks and
Recreation Division of Boating and Waterway Boat Launching Facilities”.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
23. 24-866 Adopt Resolution No. 2024-61 accepting and approving the
Development Impact Fee (DIF) Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and to
make findings as required by Government Code Sections 66006 and
66001
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-61, “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, 2024, and to make the findings as required by Government Code Sections
66006(b) and 66001(d).”
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
24. 24-893 Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem McKeon, Mayor Burns, and
Council Member Van Der Mark - High Density Residential
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Development - Health & Safety Criteria
Recommended Action:
To ensure that high density residential development does not cause significant and
adverse impacts to public health and safety, staff is directed to develop criteria to ensure
these issues are addressed in future high density residential developments.
25. 24-895 Item Submitted by Mayor Pat Burns - Review Process and
Information for the Bolsa Chica Senior Care Community Project
Recommended Action:
Form a City Council Ad-hoc Committee, consisting of three City Council Members, to
review the process and information regarding the Bolsa Chica Senior Care Community
Project. The Ad-Hoc Committee will receive support from Community Development and
the City Attorney's Office staff during this review.
ADJOURNMENT
The Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting of January 7, 2025,
has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing
Authority is Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 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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