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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 9/5/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Janeen Laudenback, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-44 amending Resolution 2016-59 which established
a Consolidated Comprehensive Citywide Master Fee and Charges Schedule
(Supplemental Fee Resolution 2) for parking rate modifications during the "2017
Breitling Huntington Beach Air Show" and approve the deferral of the payment
for public safety/staffing costs
Statement of Issue:
On August 21, 2017, City Council approved a City Council Member Item submitted by Mayor Pro-
Tern Posey and Council Member Brenden to develop a plan to provide options for additional City
financial support for the 2017 Breitling Huntington Beach Air Show scheduled on September 29, 30,
and October 1, 2017.
Based on that action, staff is proposing a combination of targeted parking rate increases, the
introduction of a new Recreational Vehicle Event Camping Pass, as well as a deferred payment
due date of 45 days after the event.
Financial Impact:
A parking fee increase of an additional $15.00 per vehicle is proposed at the South Beach attended
lots, as well as the doubling of the hourly rates at Main Promenade Parking Structure (MPPS) with
a maximum daily rate of$30.00. Staff estimates that these increases will generate approximately
$134,000 in support of the event. In addition, staff proposes the introduction of a new Recreational
Vehicle (RV) Event Camping Pass which will allow RVs to camp during the entire event or a portion
thereof at a rate of up to $1,600 for the full four-day pass generating an additional $11,000 for a
combined total of $145,000. Since parking revenues average $45,000 on similar weekends in late
September, the total increased offsetting revenue is projected at $100,000.
Recommended Action:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2017-44, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending Resolution 2016-59 Which Established a Citywide Schedule for Charges for Public
Access and Use of Certain City Property (Supplemental Fee Resolution 2)" to temporarily increase
parking/camping fees as listed in Exhibit A; and,
B) Approve the deferral of payment for all public safety/staff charges to 45 days following the event
(November 15, 2017).
Alternative Action(s):
Do adopt Resolution 2017-44 or approve the deferral of payment for all public safety/staff charges
for the 2017 Breitling Huntington Beach Air Show.
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Analysis:
The City of Huntington Beach partnered with Air Support, LLC, to host the inaugural 2016 Surf City
USA full-service air show. For 2017, the Air Support Team will provide all show planning and on-
site event management, including the recruitment and acquisition of military demonstrations and
static display aircraft to provide an interesting and professional event line up.
A comprehensive layout strategy has been planned with Air Support, LLC providing for quality
customer service, sponsorship and event safety. Air Support, LLC and its team has worked
carefully with the City's Specific Events Committee on the layout and design of every aspect of the
air show that are vital to the event's success. Site design, including aircraft positioning and
movement, placement of emergency services, vendor and sponsor location, as well as public
parking has been presented and approved.
The Specific Events Committee is comprised of representatives from City departments, including
but not limited to Police, Fire, and Community Services per Chapter 13.54 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code. The information provided to these department representatives, through the
Specific Events process, allows departments to develop a costing structure for each individual
event. The Air Show is unique, in that it requires safety support for land, sea and air.
All of the City's major events (i.e. U.S. Open of Surfing, Surf City Marathon, etc.) are approved
through this interdepartmental review; however, due to the complexities of the air show event, the
multi-agency coordination required, and the substantial overhead costs associated with an event of
this size and scope, staff is seeking City Council approval to increase parking/camping rates in
order to offset costs and approve a "not to exceed" billing cap for staff reimbursement costs.
According to Air Support, LLC, they agreed to make an initial investment into the inaugural year of
the event. As such, they covered the associated direct costs for the event, including staff time and
additional expenses for Police, Fire, Marine Safety and Beach Maintenance, creating a financial
deficit for the promoter of approximately $395,000.
Financial Considerations:
Off-Setting Parking Revenue:
Preliminary costing analysis for the 2017 event indicates that to adequately support this event, the
City staffing costs for Police, Fire, Marine Safety, and Beach Maintenance for this three-day event
will be higher than last year ($194,915), and total approximately $209,285; as listed below:
Department/Division 2016 2017
Police $73,405 $90,000
Fire/EMS $61,225 $44,000
Fire/ Marine Safety $56,960 $71,560
Community Services/Beach Maintenance $3,325 $3,325
Public Works Pollution Prevention Plan Review 0 $400
**Total City of Huntington Beach (Estimated) $194,915 $209,285
In addition to City public safety and other staffing costs, the promoter must cover additional safety
services required by partner agencies and contractors. While negotiations regarding these
additional multi-jurisdictional agencies are still underway, the maximum total outlay is $95,573 as
referenced below. Air Support, LLC must issue all payments for these associated safety services
prior to receiving a City of Huntington Beach Specific Events permit in the amount of$95,573 as
follows:
Orange County Sheriff $25,773
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California State Parks $29,800
Contracted Security Services $40,000
Total $95,573
For these reasons and because the event is still new to our community and needs additional time to
build, staff is proposing that the City partner with Air Support, LLC by increasing parking rates at the
south beach lots and the Main Promenade Parking Structure (MPPS) as shown below.
Proposed Changes
Proposed Changes for
Fee Description Current Fees for Recreational
Sept 29 —Oct 1, 2017 Vehicle Overnight
Cam in
South Beach $15.00 $30.00
Attended Lots —
Daily Rates
Main Promenade First 30 minutes no First 30 minutes no
Parking Structure charge charge
Up to two hours Up to two hours
(includes first 30 (includes first 30
minutes) $1.00/hour minutes) $2.00/hour
After two hours After two hours
$1.00/each 20 minutes $2.00/each 20 minutes
Maximum Daily Maximum Daily
Special Event Rate Special Event Rate
$20.00 $30.00
Evening Rate (after Evening Rate (after
9:00 PM — Prevailing 9:00 PM — Prevailing
Hourly Rate or $5.00) Hourly Rate or $10.00)
Recreational N/A N/A Up to $1,600.00
Vehicle (RV) (3 or 4-Day Pass)
Event Camping (By Reservation
Pass Only)
Valid Thursday,
September 28 or
Friday, September
29 after 10:00 am
through Monday,
October 2, 10:00 am
Staff estimates that the increase in parking rates will generate $134,000 in total parking revenue
over the three-day period at the beach lots (located south of 1st Street) and the Main Promenade
Parking Structure (MPPS).
In addition to increases in existing parking rates, staff is proposing a new Recreational Vehicle (RV)
Event Camping Pass that would be valid beginning the day before the event (September 28)
through the day after the event (October 2) at a rate of$1,600. While significantly higher than our
existing posted rate of $70 per day, the promoter believes that this special event rate is quite
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acceptable. As a comparison, in-field RV overnight rates at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana
range from $450 to $650 per night. Any unsold camping spaces would be available for day of event
parking, which allows this option to be offered, creating little to no opportunity costs to implement
this pilot program. Since this is an untested concept for our event and parking divisions, staff is
assuming slightly less than 50% occupancy or $11,000.
For those wishing to bring an RV but not wanting to camp overnight, RV's would also be allowed to
park for day-use only at the increased rate of$30 per occupied space (or $60 per day, assuming
two spaces).
Typical parking revenues during similar weekends in late September over the past two years have
averaged $45,000. Therefore, the increased rates are estimated to generate $100,000 in support
of the event ($145,000 total increased revenue less $45,000 average revenue).
Payment Deferral:
Per Section 13.54 of the Municipal Code relating to Specific Events, all direct costs for the event,
including staffing and operational set-up/tear-down costs associated with the event, must be paid
by the event promoter 30 days prior to the event.
To this end, staff is proposing that the required payment for City staffing services be delayed up to
45 days following the event (November 15, 2017) in order to determine final costs of City staffing
services and to assist Air Support, LLC with initial cash flow.
Billing Cap:
Further, in addition to the proposed payment deferral time period, Air Support, LLC has requested
that a "not to exceed" billing cap be established. The Councilmember Item approved at the City
Council meeting on August 21, 2017, suggested a billing cap of 50% of public safety/staffing costs.
At this time, staff is recommending that this be addressed at a future City Council meeting following
final determination of costs and revenues.
Summary of Costs/Revenue:
The City's projected public safety/staffing costs for this year's three-day event total approximately
$209,285. Staff estimates that the proposed increases in parking rates, as well as the new RV
Event Camping Pass will generate a total of$100,000 in offsetting revenues.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Improve quality of life
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2017-44, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending Resolution 2016-59 Which Established a Citywide Schedule for Charges for Public
Access and Use of Certain City Property (Supplemental Fee Resolution 2)".
2. City Council Member Item dated August 14, 2017, submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Posey and
City Council Member Brenden.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-59
WHICH ESTABLISHED A CITYWIDE SCHEDULE FOR CHARGES FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE OF CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY
(SUPPLEMENTAL FEE RESOLUTION NO. 2)
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2017, Resolution No. 2016-59 was adopted, amending the
Citywide fee for public access and use of certain City property; and
The City Council desires to revise a portion of the Fee Resolution to,temporarily increase
existing parking fees on September 29, 30 and October 1, 2017; and'
The City Council desires to add a new recreational vehicle (RV) event camping pass that
would be valid Thursday, September 28 after 10:00 and through Monday, October 2, until 10:00
a.m.; and
Upon adoption of this Resolution, the fee listed in the "Proposed Changes" column shall.
be in effect until October 2, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. That the new charges set forth in Exhibit"A" and adopted by this Resolution
shall be effective September 29, 30 and October 1, 2017, whereupon the previous charges shall
continue in effect thereafter. All other charges or fees set forth in Resolution No. 2016-59, as
amended, shall remain in effect.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the :)-7�3' day of 2017.
Mayor
REVIEW A APPROVED: APPROVED AST RM:
C ty Manager City Attorney it
INI IATED ND APPROVED:
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17-5966/163881/RLS 8/10/17/DO
EXHIBIT "A"
Community Services — Facility Rentals and Recreational Services Fees
Fee Description Current Fees Proposed Changes Proposed Changes
for for
Sept 29 — Oct 1, 2017 Recreational
Vehicle Overnight
Camping
South Beach $15.00 $30.00 (during the
Attended Lots — hours of 6:00 am —
Daily Rates 4:00 pm only)
Main Promenade First 30 minutes no First 30 minutes no
Parking Structure charge charge
Up to two hours Up to two hours
(includes first 30 (includes first 30
minutes) $1.00/hour minutes) $2.00/hour
After two hours After two hours
$1.00/each 20 minutes $2.00/each 20 minutes
Maximum Daily Special Maximum Daily
Event Rate Special Event Rate
$20.00 $30.00
Evening Rate (after No Change
9:00 PM — Prevailing
Hourly Rate or $5.00)
Recreational N/A N/A Up to $1,600.00
Vehicle (RV) (3 or 4-DAY PASS)
Event Camping (By Reservation Only)
Pass Valid Thursday,
September 28 or
Friday, September 29
after 10:00 am
through Monday,
October 2, 10:00 am)
Res. No. 2017-44
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on September 5, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: Semeta, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden
NOES: None
ABSENT: Posey, Peterson
RECUSE: O'Connell
`&
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
CITY OF HUNTINGTON CH
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
HUNTINGTON BEACH
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Patrick Brenden, City Council V
er
Mike Posey, Mayor Pro Tern
Date: August 14, 2017
Subject: CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM FOR THE AUGUST 21, 2017, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING — DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
CITY SUPPORT FOR THE "2017 BREITLING HUNTINGTON BEACH AIR
SHOW"
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The City of Huntington Beach will be hosting the Second Annual "Breitling Huntington Beach
Air Show" event on September 30 and October 1, 2017, with fly-by practices on September
28 and a full choreographed practice day on September 29.
For the 2017 Air Show, event organizers conservatively estimate the total production costs
are close to $975,000. At this time, revenue estimates are approximately $625,000. If
these estimates are realized, the 2017 event would have a funding gap of approximately
$350,000. The projected deficit for the 2017 air show event, together with the $395,000 in
losses from the 2016 event, have created significant financial challenges. Given
overwhelming support for this event, combined with its value to the community, we believe
that the City Council should consider providing financial support for the 2017 event.
City Staff has advised us that costs for City services, including Police, Fire, and Marine
Safety have increased from $194,915 in 2016 to an estimated $222,058 in 2017. In
addition, the estimated cost for contracted services required from partner agencies such as
the County of Orange Sheriff at $25,773 and the State of California at $29,800, as well as
the cost of required event security services, are looming close to $40,000.
Due to the size and scope of the multi-agency coordination required to produce this
community event, and the associated substantial overhead costs, we have been advised it
will be a challenge to continue this event in future years. In an effort to assist with the
longevity and ongoing success of the Air Show, the City of Huntington Beach would like to
consider providing additional financial support to the event. Assistance could include but is
not limited to delaying the required payment for City Services, generating off-setting
parking/camping revenue, creating a Public Safety "billing cap" at no more than a 50%
Safety Cost recovery or by advocating partner agencies for their financial support for this
very important event.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direct the City Manager to develop a plan outlining options for the City of Huntington Beach
to provide additional financial support for the "2017 Breitling Huntington Beach Air Show."
Include the above-listed options and return to City Council at the September 18, 2017, City
Council Meeting.
xc: Fred Wilson, City Manager; Robin Estanislau, City Clerk
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Esparza, Patty
From: Surf City Pipeline [norep[y@user.govoutreach.com]
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Subject: Surf City Pipeline: You have been assigned a new Request#: 30827
Request#30827 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to you.
Request type: Problem
Request area: City Council - Agenda& Public Hearing Comments
Citizen name: Jeff Young
Description: Hi, My name is Jeff Young. Concerning the cancellation of the air show,please! Don't
cancel it, This event is one of the few in Huntington Beach enjoyed by adults and
children. Most of the events in Huntington Beach are geared toward teenagers The air
show takes place 12:00 pm to 4pm there should be no need for$220,000 for extra police
and fire security. A normal busy summer Saturday, Sunday staffing should be enough,
Please reconsider,thank you
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Esparza, Patty
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Request type: Problem
Request area: City Council - Agenda& Public Hearing Comments
Citizen name: Irena Guilmette
Description: I am a homeowner and business owner in 92649. I demand that not one penny of my tax
dollars go to fund the 2017 Air Show. Our streets need to be repaired. We have financial
liabilities with our city services and it would be fiscally irresponsible to fund an Air
Show that we can not afford. It would be unwise to fund an air show that seems to be so
poorly planned at the 11th hour.
Thank you for your time.
Tracy Barden
4651 Minuet Drive
Huntington Beach, Ca 92649
Owner: Core Pilates Center
16400 PCH#221
Huntington Beach, Ca 92649
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Esparza, Patty
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Request type: Problem
Request area: City Council -Agenda& Public Hearing Comments
Citizen name: Anonymous
Description: Please cancel the airshow... It was noisy brought trash and traffic....and now they want
money....,you dont even have enough money to fix problems....if there is so much
money...please pay me for picking up trash on the beach and in the residential
community's... Since you just want to increase tourism without protecting families who
live here from such tourists...graffiti...vulgar language pissing in public...ect-
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HB -69- Item 3. - 10
Es arza, Patty
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Subject: Surf City Pipeline: You have been assigned a new Request#: 30835
Request#30835 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to you.
Request type: Problem
Request area: City Council - Agenda&Public Hearing Comments
Citizen name: Richard Hart
Description: I am opposed to using city funds to finance the deficit in the Breitling Huntington Beach
Air Show. This is a bad precedent to set for something that the producers will probably
request annually.
This is a private venture that went bad. It is bad pubic policy to use public funds to
finance over a 30 percent deficit in a million dollar private venturet. Why should the
public be the deep pockets to bad business decisions. The$300,000 plus in public funds
that are being sought could be put to much better use for police, fire, public works,
libraries, recreations, etc.
If you take the Blue Angels out of the equasion I doubt you would give this a second
thought to say no. Of the 20 air shows that the production company puts on nationally,
how many cities finance 30 percent of production costs. I bet Huntington Beach would
be the only city dumb enough to do it.
Who benefits from this project:
*The production company and consultants covers costs including salaries of who knows
how much. While the production company says its a nonprofit, there are lots of ways to
bury expense and hide profits.
*Hundreds of thousands of spectators, mostly residents from outside HB, will enjoy the
show and consume city services for which they did not pay a dime.
*Downtown businesses, including bars, restaurants and hotels.
*The HB council members will make new friends that maybe they can count on for
campaign contributions. You might even receive a few of those few expensive $199
tickets for free.
V4rho loses:
*The residents of HB lose big time. We all love the Blue Angels but$300,000 can pay
for a lot of critical city services.
*The credibility of the city manager and city council the next time they claim the city
does not have funds for critical city services.
*Possibly the seat of incumbent council members at the next election.
Do the right thing and do not use public :funds to finance bad private sector business
decisions. You're suppose to represent the people of Huntington Beach, not a production
company that makes a business of putting on air shows.
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Es arza, Patty
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Request type: Problem
Request area: City Council - Agenda & Public Hearing Comments
Citizen name: Sherrey Hollander
Description: TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR AIR SHOW....NO WAY
Breitling Huntington Beach air show
According to Thursday's Huntington Beach Wave, the HB City Manager has
recommended using tax payer dollars to finance a gap in the project's funding that is
somewhere between$195,000 and $350,000.
In my view we should NOT be using our tax payer money to fund private sector events,
even if it involves the Blue Angels, a group we all are very proud of, These funds could
be put to better use in critical areas of police, fire, libraries, recreation, etc
Thank you,
Sherrey A Hollander
Huntington Beach Resident for 40+years
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Es arza, Patty
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Request area: City Council - Agenda& Public Hearing Comments
Citizen name: Stefan Hanson
Description: Please read my attached letter concerning the proposed air show. Tbank you. SH
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Item 3. - 13 HB -72-
Dear Councilmembers,
This communication concerns the so-called "Breitling Huntington Beach Air Show". I am a downtown HB
resident, and I am strongly opposed to the city subsidizing the show. I also am opposed to the show,
even if it could pay its way.
These things are often murky for those of us who are not city hall insiders, but I believe the air show was
initially brought to the city through Mayor Katapodis. I don't know who sells these event ideas to city
council members and how these pitches are made, but there should be more transparency in these
matters.
In any case, during the first air show, those of us who live downtown had a weekend ruined because our
windows were rattling and we had conversation interrupting, cringe inducing jet engines overhead for
the getter part of a day or two—thank goodness, the weather did not permit a full show.
In this first show's aftermath, I watched a city council meeting during which despite information to the
contrary, Mayor Katapodis and others on the council declared the show a success, There was even the
suggestion that it was somehow patrioticto have the airshow, Really? It wasjust sad to see the then
mayor and council patting themselves on the hack about the questionable event.To be fair,
Councilwoman Hardy did faintly try to give voice to citizen concerns, but the groupthink was too strong.
I'm not sure how success is measured, but I have yet to see any revenue figures which would justify a
repeat of this nuisance.
There are only so many weekends in the year.We city residents who live downtown are as entitled to
the quiet enjoyment of our homes as any other city residents. I think it is wrong of the city council to
subsidize or even permit an event that causes such a weekend-long nuisance--our homes Become
uninhabitable for the duration of the show. If people want to experience window rattling jets overhead
and conversation-interrupting, ear-shattering noise, they can go down to the San Diego neighborhood of
the Marine Corps Air Station anytime they are flying there.
I honestly don't see the Benefit to the city of the airshow, especially if we are paying for it. I strongly
urge you not to support any subsidizing of the air show, and I also strongly urge you not to support the
continuation of this public nuisance that is so disruptive to the lives of those of us who live downtown.
Thank you for your consideration.
Stefan Hanson
P.S. I wanted to mention that this air show boondoggle reminds me of the paint ball on the beach
competition of a few years past.You may recall the paintball also. For that, a particular council person
supported that event and was able to get the city to permit it.Then the city went through a lot of
troubles to wind up with very little to show for it--the organizers didn't even clean up.the beaches after
the event.And with the paint ball event at least the hotels had some revenue out of it. I'm not sure the
air show provides even that, Finally, the paint ball debacle faded away, let's let this airshow boondoggle
do the same.
HB -73- Item 3. - 14
Esparza, Patty
From: Dombo, Johanna
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2017 1:37 PM
To: Agenda Comment
Cc: Fikes, Cathy; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: FW: Air Show
AGENDA COMMENT
-----Original Message-----
From: Elaine Parker [mailto:macleod4(@earthlink.net]
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2017 1:28 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Air Show
This is a request to not agree to cover the losses of the air show. While it is a fun time,
husband is USAF vet and I am USN vet, HB should not be spending or charging its citizens for
this. Good grief, we can't even get our streets paved, unfounded liabilities are increasing,
libraries remain closed on Sundays to name a few.
You are the guardians of our city so please vote no.
Bill & Elaine Parker
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Switzer, Donna
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Request type: Problem
Request area: City Council - Agenda& Public Hearing Comments
Reported by: TJ Brown
Description: The City's position on the Air Support LLC's proposal seems to be completely inverse to
its financial responsibility . If someone comes to the City Council with a business plan
that is knowingly going to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars, the City should be
asking Air Support LLC to find a financial backing to ensure that the City will be
reimbursed for services rendered. Yet the City Council is doing exactly the opposite in
providing financial relief in the form reduced costs to this company and providing what
is in essence an unsecured loan by extending the payment window. The risk should be
shifted away from the City and to a financial institution who makes risk reward
calculations as part of their business. Have the City's expenses been calculated with the
absolute worst case scenario's in mind? Flying acrobatic aircraft at low altitudes over
houses has an element of risk associated with it. Providing a "Not to Exceed" clause for
such an event is reckless considering the cost to the City in the event of a catastrophe.
The City's expenses can rapidly escalate for many reasons and the cap expenses simply
to make the numbers work is not realistic. In conclusion, it makes no financial sense for
a City to provide financial assistance to a business venture that is knowingly going to
lose money. This also sets a bad precedent for future events where somebody can come
to the City Council with upside down budget and ask the City to supplement or give
away their services for free to make them whole. Thomas Brown tbrownnsocal.rr.com
15 year resident of Huntington Beach
Expected Close Date: 09/05/2017
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Switzer, Donna
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Subject: FW: Against funding for airshow
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From: Debi Windle [mailto:debi.l.windle(@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 10:58 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Against funding for airshow
Dear Council Members,
Please do not use any of our funds on the air show. This type of event should bring revenue
to the city. It should never take our much needed funds. Keep the focus on funding city
needs.
Respectfully
Debi Windle
714-271-9434
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From: Dombo, Johanna
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 8:40 AM
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Subject: FW: Breitling Air Show
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From: Penny Kyle [mailto:penny.kyle@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 3:06 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Breitling Air Show
I have been a citizen of Huntington Beach for 35+ years. I am opposed to the city council
underwriting this show in any financial way. While I love the show I believe the air show
company should be able to know how to create its own profit and not on the backs of the
citizens of this city.
Penny Kyle
9191 Sherry Circle
Huntington Beach
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Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 8:01 AM
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Subject: FW: The air show
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From: Gary Tarkington [mailto:garytarkington@msn.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 10:20 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject:The air show
Importance: High
Hello. I am sending this, along with many others, to tell you DO NOT HAVE THE AIR SHOW if you think that the
tax payers HERE should pay for it! It is NOT YOUR MONEY!! If you want to have it then figure out a way to pay
for it WITHOUT TAXPAYERS!!!
Ann Tarkington
92646
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From: mike/jen bledsoe [mailto:mibledsoe3@verizon.net]
Sent:Saturday,September 02, 2017 11:22 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject:Air show
Hello Huntington Beach City Council,
As long time voting residents of Huntington Beach, we would like to register our strong opinion that we do not
want the city to subsidize the shortfall of the airshow with our tax dollars. The for-profit company putting on
the air show should do its job, and the city should take care of the infrastructure needs of the city before
spending a dime on the air show. If the air show promoters cannot cover their own expenses, that's their
fault, and this city should not allocate funds that are desperately needed for the city and its residents.
Thank you.
Michael and Jennifer Bledsoe
17201 Golden View Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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From: Ani N. [mailto:anin2000palive.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 11:28 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Air Show
Dear Council Members,
As a tax paying citizen of Huntington Beach and a fan of living near the beach with all the
exciting opportunities and events, I vehemently oppose any city financial support of the air
show. I find it egregious to even consider it as a priority given all the issues and costs
the city has to deal with first. For example, let's discuss roadwork. Some of these streets
are so pitiful I would imagine that fixing the roads would be a more acceptable way to spend
city money (e.g. Heil, Main, etc. ) . Also, this cost the city is considering taking on IS IN
ADDITION TO law enforcement services, cleanup, emergency services and other municipal costs
associated with a huge number of people in one space. To me, it is ludicrous that this item
is even on the docket as it defies the basic concept of fiscal responsibility and I openly
question the judgment of those council members who thought it was a good idea to put it on
the docket. We all enjoy events like the air show but not at the expense of the city!
Thank you for your time!
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Subject: FW: helping out on the air show
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From: Bill Yarchin [mailto:varchin@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 12:32 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: helping out on the air show
Absolutely not. No public funds to prop up the air show. If the Council votes to use public funds to
support the air show, funding sources that could have been used to directly benefit HB residents, you
can count on lots of us showing up at Council meetings on a regular basis to protest that decision.
And later, at the next election, you can count on us to seek out Council candidates who will commit to
opposing such decisions.
Thank you,
William Yarchin
9291 Hudson Drive
HB 92646
714-2o6-3237
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From: Marcus Ginnaty [mailto:mginnaty@vahoo.com]
Sent:Saturday, September 02, 2017 12:41 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject:Air Show and taxpayer funds
Honorable Councilmembers,
As citizen of Huntington Beach, I wanted to express my outrage that the Council is considering
supporting the air show with any taxpayer funds. Zero taxpayer funds should be used to support this
for profit event. If the hotels and businesses downtown want to keep this event, they can cover any
shortfalls.
Rest assured this vote will be monitored closely by the citizens of this city.
Thank you for your service to our City,
Marcus Ginnaty
8732 Knights Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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-----Original Message-----
From: Randal R. Sanders [mailto:RRSandersoyahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 1:23 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Airshow
As a lifetime resident, I think the air show is absurd! ! ! !Spend the money on finding g ways
to help the homeless who are parked on our streets, schools that need funding, community
issues that need to be addressed, not some profit promoter who uses city taxpayer money at to
make money. . .
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Subject: FW: Please Do Not Fund the Air Show
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-----Original Message-----
From: Margaret Sloan [mailto:peggysloan(agmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 6:08 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Please Do Not Fund the Air Show
Our city has many unmet needs including upgrading our community centers and libraries;
repairing sidewalks and medians; cleaning and policing our public use areas to name only a
few. What it does not need is to spend funds that could be used to begin to address these
needs by financially supporting a commercial air show. That represents an utter disregard
for your mandated fiduciary responsibility, in my opinion.
Please act responsibly in the best interests of the residents of our city and do not give
public funds in support of commercial activities.
Respectfully,
Margaret Sloan
8746 Placer Cr., #612E
Huntington Beach 93646
Peggy Sloan
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From: Tami Low Takamine [mailto:tamilowPgmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 9:47 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: No funding for airshow
Hello,
As taxpayers, homeowners and long-term residents (50+ years over 3 generations) of Huntington
Beach, we strongly oppose the usage of taxpayer dollars toward the upcoming air show.
We do not support this bailout for a company that shows a track record of mismanaging their
expected expenses. There are plenty of other long-term and infrastructure-related projects
that can benefit the community better than a one-weekend event.
Sincerely,
Tami takamine
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Esparza, Patty
From: Surf City Pipeline[noreply@user.govoutreach.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 11:21 AM
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Subject: Surf City Pipeline: You have been assigned a new Request#: 30919
Request#30919 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to you.
Request type: Problem
Request area: City Council - Agenda& Public Hearing Comments
Citizen name: Janed Sax
Description: Re: Subsidization of Air Show by City of Huntington Beach
I've lived in Huntington Beach and paid taxes for 50 years. I know that you've already
heard from many constituents, but I would also like to add my voice to those opposing
any subsidization of the coming Air Show.
Our city has too many other pressing needs and I don't want my tax dollars used on
something this frivolous. I've read all of the pros and cons and it appears that the
promoters of this show simply don't know how to market their own event.
Thank you for your time and for everything you do for citizens of Huntington Beach.
Janed Sax
16322 Niantic Circle
Huntington Beach, California
92649
murphysmum(c�aol.com
Expected Close Date: September 19, 2017
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Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Request#: 30835 is due tomorrow
Request# 30835 from the Government Outreach System is due tomorrow.
Request type: Problem
Request area: City Council - Agenda& Public Hearing Comments
Reported by: Richard Hart
Description: I am opposed to using city funds to finance the deficit in the Breitling Huntington Beach
Air Show. This is a bad precedent to set for something that the producers will probably
request annually. This is a private venture that went bad. It is bad pubic policy to use
public funds to finance over a 30 percent deficit in a million dollar private venturet. Why
should the public be the deep pockets to bad business decisions. The $300,000 plus in
public funds that are being sought could be put to much better use for police, fire, public
works, libraries, recreations, etc. If you take the Blue Angels out of the equasion I doubt
you would give this a second thought to say no. Of the 20 air shows that the production
company puts on nationally, how many cities finance 30 percent of production costs. I
bet Huntington Beach would be the only city dumb enough to do it. Who benefits from
this project: *The production company and consultants covers costs including salaries of
who knows how much. While the production company says its a nonprofit, there are lots
of ways to bury expense and hide profits. *Hundreds of thousands of spectators, mostly
residents from outside HB, will enjoy the show and consume city services for which
they did not pay a dime. *Downtown businesses, including bars, restaurants and hotels.
*The HB council members will make new friends that maybe they can count on for
campaign contributions. You might even receive a few of those few expensive $199
tickets for free. Who loses: *The residents of HB lose big time. We all love the Blue
Angels but $300,000 can pay for a lot of critical city services. *The credibility of the
city manager and city council the next time they claim the city does not have funds for
critical city services. *Possibly the seat of incumbent council members at the next
election. Do the right thing and do not use public funds to finance bad private sector
business decisions. You're suppose to represent the people of Huntington Beach, not a
production company that makes a business of putting on air shows. Thank you, Richard
Hart 5842 Raphael Dr. Huntington Beach, CAlif. rwkkharta,aol.com
Expected Close Date: 09/08/2017
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