City Council/Public Financing Authority

AGENDA City Council/Public Financing Authority Tuesday, March 18, 2025 4:00 PM - Study/Closed Session 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting Council Chambers MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 2000 Main Street STAFF PAT BURNS, Mayor Huntington Beach, CA 92648 TRAVIS HOPKINS, City Manager CASEY MCKEON, Mayor Pro Tem MIKE VIGLIOTTA, City Attorney DON KENNEDY, Councilman LISA LANE BARNES, City Clerk BUTCH TWINING, Councilman ALISA BACKSTROM, City Treasurer GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Council Woman CHAD WILLIAMS, Councilman IN-PERSON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are welcome to attend City Council meetings in person. 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PUBLIC COMMENTS: Individuals wishing to provide a comment on agendized or non -agendized items including Study Session, Closed Session, and Public Hearing, may do so in person in the City Council Chambers by completing a Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk. Sign-ups to Request to Speak will begin in person 30 minutes prior to the start of Study Session, Closed Session, or Regular City Council Meeting, whichever comes first. Sign-ups will be accepted until the commencement of the public comment period. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION: Members of the public unable to personally participate in the meeting but interested in communicating with the City Council on agenda -related items are encouraged to submit a written (supplemental) communication to the Council via email at SupplementalComm@Surfcity-hb.org. Supplemental Communications are public record, and if received by 9:00 AM on the day of the meeting, will be distributed to the City Council prior to consideration of agenda-related items, posted to the City website, and announced, but not read, at the meeting. Communications received after the 9:00 AM deadline will be incorporated into the administrative record. Members of the public are also welcome to communicate with the City Council (and staff supporting Council) at City.Council@surfcity-hb.org. MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, services are available to members of our community who require special assistance to participate in public meetings. If you require special assistance, 48-hour prior notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an assisted listening device (ALD) for the hearing impaired, American Sign Language interpreters, a reader during the meeting and /or large print agendas. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (714) 536-5227 for more information. City Council/Public Financing AGENDA March 18, 2025 Authority 4:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Williams Pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54, Mayor Pro Tem McKeon has requested permission to be absent from this meeting. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO STUDY AND/OR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (Received After Agenda Distribution) PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY AND/OR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (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. STUDY SESSION 1. 25-081 Joint Study Session of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) and City Council to review funding recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs for 2025-26 CPAB Roll Call: Chair Hammel, Vice Chair Padhiar, Secretary Pena; Board Members Pappas, and Quinn RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 2. 25-197 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4).): Number of matters: One (1) - Confer with City Attorney regarding a request to provide Amicus support with Page 1 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA March 18, 2025 Authority regard to Byrne, et al. v. Rule, et al.; Court of Appeal Case No. B332962. 3. 25-198 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and David Cain, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). 4. 25-199 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and David Cain, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Management Employees' Organization (MEO). 5. 25-200 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and David Cain, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA). 6. 25-201 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2024-01397379-CU-CR-NJC. 7. 25-203 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Property: 21091 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648 (APN 024-281-16). Agency Negotiators: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community and Library Services; Chris Cole, Community and Library Services Manager; William Krill, Real Estate Project Manager. Negotiating Parties: (Not Present) Dave Clapp DBA Jack’s Beach Concessions. Under negotiation: Price and terms of lease. 8. 25-211 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-LITIGATION (Gov. Code Page 2 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA March 18, 2025 Authority section 54956.9(d)(4).): Number of matters: One (1). 6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING ROLL CALL Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Williams Pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54, Mayor Pro Tem McKeon has requested permission to be absent from this meeting. 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. 9. 25-185 Huntington Beach Police Chaplain James Pike PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-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 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 Page 3 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA March 18, 2025 Authority 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. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 10. 25-204 Select a Candidate for Appointment to Vacated City Council Seat Recommended Action: Select a candidate for appointment to the vacated City Council seat. ADMINISTER OATH OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED COUNCILMEMBER ROLL CALL Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Williams, New Councilmember Pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54, Mayor Pro Tem McKeon has requested permission to be absent from this meeting. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 11. 25-167 Department Services and Budget Overview 12. 25-215 Mid-Year Budget Update CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 13 - 18) City Clerk Page 4 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA March 18, 2025 Authority 13. 25-158 Approve and Adopt Minutes Recommended Action: Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of March 4, 2025 and special meeting minutes of March 11, 2025. Community and Library Services 14. 25-163 Approve and authorize execution of a five-year (5) License Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for public parkland located at Arevalos Park Recommended Action: Approve the License Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for the use of the 2.58-acre parcel commonly known as Arevalos Park and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any and all documents necessary to conclude this transaction. 15. 25-164 Approve and authorize execution of a five-year (5) License Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for use of 2.48 acres of land southeast of Atlanta Avenue and Brookhurst Street to be used as a Community Garden Recommended Action: Approve the License Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for the use of the 2.48-acre parcel to be used for the Huntington Beach Community Garden and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any and all documents necessary to conclude this transaction. Community Development 16. 25-138 Consider and direct staff to forward the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (formerly the Office of Planning and Research) Recommended Action: Approve the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and direct staff to submit the 2024 Housing Element APR to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (formerly the Office of Planning and Research) Public Works 17. 25-136 Approve the West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) Fiscal Year Page 5 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA March 18, 2025 Authority 2025/26 Budget in the amount of $1,683,800 Recommended Action: Approve the WOCWB Proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26, with the City of Huntington Beach amount of $1,046,624 . 18. 25-134 Accept the lowest responsive bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., in the amount of $242,967.80, for the construction of a fiber optic communication system for traffic signal communication along Bolsa Chica Street corridor (CC-1622) Recommended Action: A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., in the amount of $242,967.80; and B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney . PUBLIC HEARING For the benefit of the public, prior to a public hearing item, each member of the City Council will disclose any ex parte communications they may have had pertaining to the item. In simple terms, public hearings are quasi-judicial proceedings and the information used by the City Council to make its decisions should be limited to that which is obtained during the public hearing. Ex parte communications, then, means any information obtained outside of a public hearing. In such public hearing proceedings, the City Council must uphold constitutional and statutory due process rights of present and non-present parties by disclosing ex parte communications. Ex parte communications include oral and written information, as well as visual or auditory information obtained during a site visit. Individuals wishing to provide a comment on an item scheduled for Public Hearing 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. 19. 25-143 Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 (Smoke/Tobacco Shop Regulations) by approving for the introduction of Ordinance Nos. 4331, 4332, 4333, and 4334 Recommended Action: A) Find Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental Quality Act because the request is a minor amendment to the zoning ordinance that does not change the development standards intensity or density; and, Page 6 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA March 18, 2025 Authority B) Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 with findings (Attachment No. 1) and approve for introduction: 1. Ordinance No. 4331, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 204 Use Classifications of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001)”; (Attachment No. 2) 2. Ordinance No. 4334, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 211 C Commercial Districts of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001)”; (Attachment No. 3) 3. Ordinance No. 4333, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 212 I Industrial Districts of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001)”; (Attachment No. 4) 4. Ordinance No. 4332, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 230 Site Standards of the Huntington Beach Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001)”; (Attachment No. 5) ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS (CONTINUED) 20. 25-202 Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26 appointing Robert Torrez as Interim Chief Financial Officer and approving the Employment Agreement. Recommended Action: A) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Appointing Robert Torrez as Interim Chief Financial Officer;” and B) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the “Employment Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Robert Torrez” CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, California 92648. 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 Page 7 of 7