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City Council/Public Financing Authority Regular Minutes
Housing Authority Special Minutes
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, February 18 , 2020
4:00 PM -Council Chambers
6:00 PM -Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach , California 92648
A video recording of the 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM portions of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
www.surfcity-hb:org/government/agendas/
4:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER -4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Posey, Delgleize , Hardy , Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications that were received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet:
Study Session
#1. 20-1409 PowerPoint Communication titled Year End Audit Results and Mid-Year Budget
Update received from Chief Financial Officer Dahle Bulosan .
#2. 20-1423 PowerPoint communication titled Rogers Senior Center Site Master Plan Community
Works hop Summary Report from Community Services Director Chris Slama .
#2. 20-1423 PowerPoint communications titled Rogers Senior Center Site Community Conceptual
Plan received from Community Services Director Chris Slama .
#2. 20-1423 Three (3) email communications.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION I CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(3 Minute Time Limit) -17 Speakers
The number [hh :mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at http://www.surfcity-hb .org!governmentlagendas .
Ross Dohrmann was called to speak and stated his support for Item No. 2 (20-1423) Rodgers Seniors'
Center Site Reuse , and expressed the need for sufficient parking. (00 :0 1 :50)
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Tom Welch , member of American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133, was called to speak and stated his
support for Item No. 2 (20-1423) Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse, shared that Huntington Beach has
the largest number of veteran residents in Orange County, and stated the need for additional space at
the Veteran's Resource Center (VRC). (00 :04:11)
Frank Passarelli, member of American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133, was called to speak and
stated his support for Item No. 2 (20-1423) Rodgers Seniors ' Center Site Reuse, and thanked the City
Council and the Central Library for their assistance with starting the Veteran's Resource Center (VRC).
(00:07 :28)
Chris Varga, 18th Street resident, was called to speak and stated his support for Item No . 2 (20-1423)
Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse, and shared concerns regarding potential parking designs for the
area . (00:08 :30)
Fran Varga, 18th Street resident, was called to speak and spoke in opposition to Item No . 2 (20-1423)
Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse as she believes it should remain park space . (00 :11 :39)
Michelle Marciniec, a twenty (20) year resident on 18th Street and Orange Avenue , was called to speak
and stated support for Item No. 2 (20-1423) Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse, and expressed the
need for open space and parking similar to Lake Park. (00 : 14: 19)
Bridget Johnson, lifelong resident, was called to speak and spoke in opposition of Item No . 2 (20-1423)
Rodgers Seniors ' Center Site Reuse, in her opinion it should be restored to a park. (00: 15:52)
Richard Nelson, twenty (20) year resident, lives next to project site, was called to speak and stated his
support for Item No. 2 (20-1423) Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse . (00 : 17:01)
Angie Nelson , wife of Richard Nelson, was called to speak and stated her support for Item No . 2 (20-
1423) Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse . (00 : 18:01)
Barbara Haynes, member of HB Preserve our Past , was called to speak and stated her support for Item
No . 2 (20-1423) Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse . (00 :18 :26)
Barbara Robinson , 42 year resident on 17th Street, was called to speak and stated support for Item No.
2 (20-1423) Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse . She thanked Community Services Director Slama for
his efforts on this project. (00: 19 : 15)
Amory Hanson, was called to speak, and expressed his concerns rega rd ing Item No . 2 (20-1423)
Rodgers Seniors ' Center Site Reuse , voicing opposition to closing the main building and sharing his
opinion that a tennis court should replace the former playground. (00:20 :27)
Barbara Zeno , 17th Street res ident, was called to speak and expressed concerns regarding Item No. 2
(20-1423) Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse , specifically the playground and parking lot areas, and
provided support for keeping the smaller building for the American Legion and the rest of the land to be
allocated as a park. (00:22 :23)
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Catherine Johnson, lifelong resident, was called to speak and stated support for Item No. 2 (20-1423)
Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse, with reconsideration of parking. (00:25:03)
David Sullivan , former Mayor and 53-year resident , was called to speak and stated support for Item No. 2
(20-1423) Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse and expressed his support of providing a post for the
American Legion . (00:26:17)
Bill Patch , 18th Street resident, was called to speak and stated his support for Item No. 2 (20-1423)
Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse. (00 :29:34)
Deb Obzinski, 19th Street property owner, was called to speak and opposed the proposed large parking
area in Item No. 2 (20-1423) Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse. (00 :30:42)
STUDY SESSION
Mayor Semeta moved Item No. 2 (20-1423) Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse Conceptual Diagram
Review up.
City Manager Chi recommended continuing Item No. 1 (20-1409) Year End Audit Results and Mid-Year
Budget Update to the March 2, 2020 meeting.
1. 20-1409 Continued to March 2nd -Year End Audit Results and Mid-Year Budget Update
2. 20-1423 Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Reuse Conceptual Diagram Review
Community Services Director Chris Slama and Design Consultant, Zachary Mueting from RJM ,
presented a PowerPoint communication with slides entitled: Workshop Presentation Overview; Rodgers
Seniors ' Center Site Master Plan; Background; City Council Directive Summary; Community Design
Workshop; Group Activities; Group Responses; Group Activity -Likes; Group Activity -Dislikes; Group
Activity-Issues/Concerns; Group Activity-Amenities (2); Design Charrette; Group Design Template;
Group 1 (2); Group 2 (2); Group 3 (2); Group 4 (2) Group 5 (2); Group 7 (2); Group 9 (2); Group 10
(2); Groups 6 & 8; Master Plan Development; Composite Plan (8); Composite Plan Tot Lot (7);
Composite Plan -Parking (8); Consensus Diagram; Conceptual Diagram; Refined Conceptual
Diagram; Master Plan Development; and Thank you .
Councilmember Brenden and Director Slama discussed the number and location of parking spaces .
Councilmember Carr and Director Slama discussed researching add itional parking options , the
notification process and number of participants in attendance at the outreach meeting, possible
secondary uses for the proposed American Legion assembly building , a multi-use parking lot , green
space with drought tolerant plants and timeline of project.
Councilmember Peterson and Director Slama discussed the parking requirement , consideration of
moving the parking lot along the property off of 17th Street for safety, and the need to utilize green space
in lieu of a tot lot.
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy and Mr. Mueting from RJM discussed the residential perception of required
parking at the outreach meeting . Mayor Pro Tern Hardy expressed concern regarding the parking being
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located too far from the building to meet ADA requirements , and feels we should be able to utilize street
parking to meet the parking requirement. She also suggested painting the curb blue where necessary,
expressed concern regarding parking lot use, and agreed with utilizing green space and assembly hall
usage.
Councilmember Delgleize acknowledged Director Slama and his team on the successful community
involvement at the outreach meeting , expressed her feelings that parking is needed , suggesting moving
the parking onto 181h Street, and confirmed with Director Slama that the assembly hall would not solely
be for the American Legion use as there is a demand fo r meeting space.
Councilmember Posey complimented Director Slama and the citizens on their work at the outreach
meeting , discussed the project funding with Director Slama and requested an updated CIP funds
presentation that was originally present ed by Director Janeen Laudenback in 2016 .
Mayor Semeta confirmed with all Councilmembers that they are in support of the American Legion Post
133 use of the assembly hall, expressed her belief that parking is needed for assembly use with limited
reduction in green space, and thanked all the speakers for attending the meeting and speaking out.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -5:08 PM
A motion was made by Brenden , second by Posey to recess to Closed Session for Items 4 -6 , and with
no objections , the motion passed .
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
3. 20-1425 Mayor Semeta Announced: Pursuant to Government Code§ 54957.6, the City
Council shall recess into Closed Session to meet with its designated labor
negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager and Peter Brown; also in attendance: Travis
Hopkins, Assistant City Manager and Robert Handy, Chief of Police, regarding the
following: Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT); Management
Employees' Organization (MEO); and Police Officer's Association (POA).
CLOSED SESSION
4. 20 -1418 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), the City Council recessed into
Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding potential litigation.
Number of cases, three (3).
5. 20-1419 Pursuant to Government Code§ 54956.9(d)(1), the City Council recessed into
Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuit:
Kilhullen (Barbara) v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.: 30 -2019-01091611.
6. 20-1424 Pursuant to Government Code§ 54957.6, the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to meet with its designated labor negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager and
Peter Brown; also in attendance: Travis Hopkins, Assistant City Manager and
Robert Handy, Chief of Police, regarding the following: Huntington Beach Municipal
Teamsters (HBMT); Management Employees' Organization (MEO); and Police
Officer's Association (POA).
6:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING, AND CALLED TO
ORDER A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY -6:09 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Posey, Delgleize , Hardy , Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Mayor Pro Tern Hardy
INVOCATION
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation, the City does not intend to proselytize or advance any faith of
belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation .
7. 20-1379 Mike Michaud of Dance 4 Joy Ministries and member of the Greater Huntington
Beach Interfaith Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -City Attorney Gates reported that by a vote of 4-3
(Posey, Delgleize, Carr-No), Council authorized the filing of a lawsuit to challenge State Assembly Bill AB
68 -Land Use: Accessory Dwelling Units ; in addition, City Attorney Gates reported on the successful
defense verdict in the case of Maliek Rosier vs . the City of Huntington Beach, Federal Court Trial CV 18-
2175 .
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
8. 20-1369 Mayor Semeta called on Victoria Alberty to present the "Adoptable Pet of the
Month"
Victoria Alberty, of Waggin' Trails Rescue Foundation , introduced Karen , of Top Dog Barkery , and Eenie
a lab/dachshund mix puppy and littermates. For more information, contact Top Dog Barkery in Pacific
City. Victoria also announced their upcoming Wags and Wine event on May 3, 2020 -details at
https ://www.wagsnwine .com/
9. 20-1412 Mayor Semeta called on new Huntington Beach Fire Chief Scott Haberle for an
official pinning ceremony
Fire Ch ief Scott Haberle introduced his wife Kathy , sons Gavin and Logan, and daughter Skyler who is
away at college . Mrs . Haberle pinned the new Fire Chief with his badge .
10. 20-1431 Mayor Semeta called on Kenneth Inouye, President of the Orange County Human
Relations Committee, to present its Annual Report
Minzak Malik, Vice President , Board of Directors, and Ken Inouye, President, shared details on
programming that was available exclusively to Huntington Beach, including teaching respect , tolerance
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and diversity in a school setting . He recognized Police Chief Robert Handy as the reason that hate crime
numbers have declined . A commendation certificate was presented to Mayor Semeta.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act , City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications that were received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet:
City Manager's Report
#11 (20-1426) PowerPoint Communication entitled Ascon Landfill Site Update received from Assistant
City Manager, Travis Hopkins.
#12 (20-1427) PowerPoint Communication entitled Police Department Crime Update 2019 received from
Chief Robert Handy.
Administrative Items
#24 (20-1400) Email communication regarding Orange County Housing Finance Trust Joint Powers
Agreement.
#25 (20-1432) Three email communications regarding property acquisition of 17631 Cameron Lane .
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit)
The number [hh :mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/governmentlagendas.
Jenny Braithwaite, member of Homeless United of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and supported
Agenda Item No. 24 (20-1400) regarding Joint Exercise of Powers Membership in the OC Housing
Finance Trust (OCHFT) and Agenda Item No. 25 (20-1432) regarding Purchase and Sale Agreement of
real property located at 17631 Cameron Lane. (00:17 :59)
Pat Goodman , longtime resident and member of Homeless United of Huntington Beach , was called to
speak and supported Agenda Item No . 24 (20-1400) regarding Joint Exercise of Powers Membership in
the OC Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT), and Agenda Item No. 25 (20-1432) regarding Purchase and
Sale Agreement of real property located at 17631 Cameron Lane. (00:21 :39)
Galen Pickett, member of Homeless United Huntington Beach , was called to speak and supported
Agenda Item No. 24 (20-1400) regarding Joint Exercise of Powers Membership in the OC Housing
Finance Trust (OCHFT) and Agenda Item No. 25 (20-1432) regarding Purchase and Sale Agreement of
real property located at 17631 Cameron Lane. (00:23 :12)
Debra Jacobs-Robinson was called to speak and shared her opinion regarding climate change and
global warming , and the City's responsibility in the crisis. (00:25:14)
Natalie Moser, longtime resident, homeowner, and member of Homeless United Huntington Beach, was
called to speak and stated support for Agenda Item No . 24 (20-1400) regarding Joint Exercise of Powers
Membership in the OC Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT), and Agenda Item No. 25 (20-1432) regarding
Purchase and Sale Agreement of real property located at 17631 Cameron Lane. (00:28 :05)
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Cheri Atkinson, member of Homeless United Huntington Beach , Community United Methodist Church,
Clinical Social Worker and resident , was called to speak and expressed appreciation for City Council and
their hard work. She described the services provided by Homeless United Huntington Beach (HU HB)
through the all-volunteer organization comprised of Huntington Beach residents . (00 :31 :14)
Cari Swan was called to speak and stated opposition to Agenda Item No . 23 (20-1393) Ellis Avenue
Condos . She also spoke in opposition of Community Choice Aggregat ion (CCA)/Community Choice
Energy (CCE). (00:33:52)
Rob Pool was called to speak and expressed his opposition regarding Community Choice Energy (CCE).
(00:37:01)
Brian Cleugh, longtime Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and expressed concerns
regarding the sale of the property and future development of Geisler Middle School and park. He
emphasized the importance of the lighted fields to American Youth Soccer Organization (A YSO) and
suggested something similar to how LeBard was developed. (00:41 :03)
Shammy Dingus, longtime resident, was called to speak and stated support for Agenda Item No. 24 (20-
1400) regarding Joint Exercise of Powers Membership in the OC Hous ing Finance Trust (OCHFT).
(00:42:55)
John Bostick, longtime Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated his support for
Agenda Item No. 24 (20-1400) regarding Joint Exercise of Powers Membership in the QC Housing
Finance Trust (OCHFT), and Agenda Item No. 25 (20-1432) regarding Purchase and Sale Agreement of
real property located at 17631 Cameron Lane. (00:45:41)
Ann McCarthy, longtime resident and Regional Commissioner and volunteer for American Youth Soccer
Organization (AYSO), Region 56, was called to speak and spoke regarding the plans to sell Geisler
Middle School property and potential sale of another school. She emphasized the importance of the
lighted fields to A YSO, and suggested that the City purchase a portion of th e property, similar to LeBard .
(00 :47 :55)
Tung Tran, Senior Director at Jamboree Housing , was called to speak and stated support for Agenda
Item No. 24 (20-1400) regarding Joint Exercise of Powers Membership in the OC Housing Finance Trust
(OCHFT). (00 :50:54)
Adam Eliason , manager of the Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCH FT), was called to speak and
described their services , funding sources, and homelessness solutions . (00:54:12)
Steve Shepherd was called to speak and stated support for Agenda Item No. 23 (20-1393) Ellis Avenue
Condos . He also ex pressed his support for the Community Choice Energy (C CE) vote from the previous
meeting . (00:56:42)
Elizabeth Hansburg , Co-founder and Director of People for Housing Orange County, was called to speak
and stated support for Agenda It em No . 23 (20-1393) Ellis Avenue Condos, and Agenda Item No. 24 (20-
1400) regarding Joint Exe rcise of Powers Membership in the OC Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT).
(00 :58:53)
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Kimberly Adams, representing Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Voice, CMA Barrios California YIMBY, was
called to speak and stated support for Agenda Item No . 23 (20-1393) Ellis Avenue Condos . (01 :00 :11)
Jose Castaneda was called to speak and thanked City Council for their decision on Community Choice
Energy (CCE), and expressed caution as there has been no feasibility study done yet. He spoke in
support of Agenda Item No. 23 (20-1393) Ellis Avenue Condos , and Agenda Item No. 24 (20 -1400)
regarding Joint Exercise of Powers Membership in the OC Housing Finance Trust (OCH FT). (01 :03:20)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE -APPOINTMENTS -LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Posey reported that he spoke with members of the Huntington Beach Police Officers'
Association (HBPOA), and attended a Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Community of Economic and Human Development meeting where a discussion was held regarding
apartments that have affordable covenants in place that are expiring, and how to reintroduce them back
into the affordable portfolio. He also commented on discussions regarding the potential to recover
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) credit, and will share additional information as it becomes
available.
Councilmember Delgleize reported that as a member of the Southern California Edison (SCE) Safety
Unit, she recommends that anyone who is rel iant on electrical medical machines for oxygen or dialysis
register directly with SCE.
Councilmember Carr reported attending a Youth Board meeting , and announced that Youth and
Government Day is scheduled for March 171h. She reported attending a HB Council on Aging meeting ,
and discussed the success of their Valentine's lunch and dinner, as well as upcoming events in the
community, and also reported speaking with members of the Huntington Beach Police Officers'
Association (HBPOA).
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
11. 20-1426 Ascon Landfill Site Update
Assistant City Manager, Travis Hopkins presented a PowerPoint communication titled : Ascon Landfill
Site Update, with slides entitled: Stormwater Management (2), Air Quality (3), Ascon Landfill Site Update,
Technical Advisor, and Ascon Landfill Site Update .
Councilmember Delgleize and Manager Hopkins discussed the schedule for completion pending receipt
of permits from the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) and approval from Department of Toxic
Substance Control (DTSC). Manager Hopkins advised that the community group has been working with
a third party technical advisor to keep the residents informed, and that DTSC and ASCON have both
committed to have a public community meeting prior to remediation .
Councilmember Carr and Mr. Hopkins discussed the upcoming Facebook Live event , and how the public
will be able to submit questions. Acting Public Works Director Tom Herbel advised that they polled the
community for the questions that will be answered during the event, and advised that they plans to have
a one-on -one opportunity for the community to ask questions in the future .
12. 20 -1427 Police Department 2019 Recap
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Police Chief Handy presented a PowerPoint communication entitled: Police Department Crime Update
2019 with slides titled: 2019 Part 1 Crimes, Numbers , 2019 Part 1 Property Crime Breakdown , Burglaries
in Huntington Beach, Larcenies in Huntington Beach, Larcenies Continued, Other Updates, and
Questions?
Councilmember Brenden thanked Chief Handy and asked if the Council could obtain a copy of the Power
Point communication .
City Manager Chi requested to withdraw Consent Item #17 -Reducing Crime and Keeping California
Safe Act 2020 Initiative, from the agenda as there were inquiries regarding factual accuracy of some of
the language . The item will go before voters in November 2020 and is intended to address some of the
consequences of AB109 , Prop 47 , and Prop 57 . This item will be brought back for discussion in March.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
13. 20-1398 Presentation on the Safe and Sane Fireworks Stand Application and Lottery
Process for 2020
City Clerk Robin Estanislau presented a PowerPoint communication entitled: Safe and Sane Fireworks
Stand Application and Lottery Process 2020 with slides titled: Application Period: March 1 through March
31 , Civic Organizations (5), High School (5), Private High Schools , Youth Sports (5), Application/Lottery
Process(2), and Questions?
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Posey pulled Item 16 (20-1417), and Mayor Semeta pulled item No. 15 (20-1420) for
further discussion.
14. 20-1372 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Peterson, second Brenden to approve and adopt the City Council/Public
Financing Authority regular meeting, and Successor Agency special meeting minutes dated January 21 ,
2020, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Posey , Delgleize , Hardy, Semeta , Peterson , Carr, and Brenden
None
15. 20-1420 Received and filed the updated Huntington Beach City Council Manual 2020 digitally
compiled to incorporate policy information previously adopted by resolution
Mayor Semeta pulled this item to ask City Clerk Estanislau to highlight the new Mayor's HB Excellence
Award program to be included in the 2020 City Council Manual.
Clerk Estanislau displayed a slide that outlined the new award program .
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A motion was made by Semeta, second Posey to receive and file the updated Huntington Beach C ity
Council Manual 2020.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy , Semeta , Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
None
16. 20-1417 Received and filed the monthly status update on the 6th cycle Regional Housing
Needs Assessment process
Council member Posey pulled this item to share his concern with the factual accuracy of the letter sent to
SCAG , which was not signed by all seven (7) members of the City Council , and is hopeful that there is a
robust appeals process to oppose this .
Mayor Semeta announced that a new Council Subcommittee cons isting of herself, Mayor Pro Tern Hardy
and Councilmember Brenden would be meeting for the first time the following day, and described how
with input from staff, the City would carefully come up with an appropriate response challenging the
recent RHNA assessment. She concurred with Councilmember Posey's call for a robust protest, and
described her understanding of actions that led to the vote taken by Regional Council on the high
number assessed for Huntington Beach , and her knowledge of methodo logy ch anges proposed by
Mayors Bailey (Riverside) and Garcetti (Los Angeles).
A motion was made by Posey , second Semeta to receive and file the monthly status update on the 6th
cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment process
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
Posey, Delgleize , Hardy, Semeta, Peterson , Carr, and Brenden
None
4+. 20-1397 ITEM WITHDRAWN FROM CONSIDERATION Adopt ResolutioA Nos. 2020 11 aAd
2020 12 allowiAg the City Cmmsil to support the RedusiAg Crime aAd KeepiAg
CalifuFAia Safe Ast of 2020 iAitiative as resommeAded by the City CouAGil
IAtergoveFAmeAtal RelatioAs Committee (IRC)
18. 20 -1389 Approved and authorized execution of a five (5) year License Agreement with
Southern California Edison (SCE), No. 9.3265 for public parkland located at
Arevalos Park
A motion was made by Peterson, second Brenden to approve and authorize e xecution of a five (5) year
License Agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE), No . 9 .3265 for public parkland loc ated at
Arevalos Park
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES :
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta , Peterson , Carr, and Brenden
None
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19. 20-1394 Approved and authorized execution of a Professional Services Contract with iKW
Solutions Inc. for $193,010 for Oracle/JD Edwards Tools Software Upgrade and As
Needed System Support Consulting Services
A motion was made by Peterson, second Brenden to approve and authorize execution of a Professional
Services Contract with iKW Solutions Inc. for $193,010 for Oracle/JD Edwards Tools Software Upgrade
and As Needed System Support Consulting Services
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
None
20. 19-1186 Approved Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) No. 18-002 by adopting Ordinance No.
4191 to amend the zoning designation from CG (Commercial General) to RM
(Residential Medium Density)
Approved for introduction February 3, 2020 -Vote: 7-0
A motion was made by Peterson , second Brenden to approve Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) No. 18-
002 by adopting Ordinance No . 4191 to amend the zoning designation from CG (Commercial General) to
RM (Residential Medium Density).
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES :
Posey , Delgleize , Hardy, Semeta , Peterson , Carr, and Brenden
None
21 . 19-1288 Adopted Ordinance No. 4204 repealing Chapter 10.40.125 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code regarding vehicles marked for sale on streets, as it is no longer
legally valid
Approved for introduction February 3, 2020 -Vote: 7-0
A motion was made by Peterson , second Brenden to adopt O rdinance No . 4204 repealing Chapter
10.40.125 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code regard ing vehicles marked for sale on streets, as it is
no longer legally valid.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
None
PUBLIC HEARING
22. 20-1302 Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 19-004, General Plan Amendment No.
19-002 by adopting Resolution No. 2020-03, Zoning Map Amendment No. 19-002 by
approving for introduction Ordinance No. 4203, and Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 19 -001 by adopting Resolution No. 2020-04 (Park Avenue Rezone)
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PowerPoint communication was presented by Senior Planner Ricky Ramos entitled: Park Ave. Rezone
with slides titled: Project Site, Background, Request (3), Analysis, Recommendation and End.
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy opened the Public Hearing .
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Estanislau announced supplemental
communications received by her office after distribution of the Council agenda packet:
#22 (20-1302) Two email communications regarding Park Avenue rezoning .
PowerPoint communication entitled Project Site submitted by Senior Planner Ric ky
Ramos .
Mike Adams , Applicant, was called to speak and representing the property owner, Methat Rafael ,
described the history of the project and spoke in support of Agenda Item No . 22 -(20-1302) Park
Avenue Rezone. (01 :55:03)
John Scandura , Planning Commissioner, was called to speak and stated support for Agenda Item No. 22
-(20-1302) Park Avenue Rezone. (01 :56 :28)
Lindsay Puckett from Best, Best and Krieger law firm , attorney for applicant was ca lled to speak and
stated support for Agenda Item No . 22 -(20-1302) Park Avenue Rezone Agenda Item No. 23 (20-1393)
Ellis Avenue Condos. (01 :58:41)
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Semeta closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy expressed that it is unusual for her to support a zoning change suc h as this ;
however, hearing from the neighbors helped her understand th is is the appropriate use for the land .
Council member Posey spoke in support of the project, as the property does not have a viable
commercia l use.
Mayor Semeta concurred with Councilmember Posey's comments.
A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to approve Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 19-004
with find ings (Attachment No. 1) and mitigation measures ; and, approve General Plan Amendment No.
19-002 and adopt Resolution No. 2020-03, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Approving General Plan Amendment No. 19-002" (Attachment No. 2); Zoning Map Amendment
No . 19-002 with findings (Attachment No. 1) and , after the City Clerk reads by title , approve for
introduction Ordinance No . 4203 , "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to Rezone the Rea l Property Located at the
Terminus of Park Avenue in Huntington Harbour from OS-WR-CZ-FP2 (Open Space-Water Recreation -
Coastal Zone Overlay -Floodplain Overlay) to RL-CZ-FP2 (Residential Low Density -Coastal Zone
Overlay -Floodplain Overlay) (Zoning Map Amendment No . 19-002)" (Attachment No. 3); and Local
Coastal Program No. 19-001 with findings (Attachment No . 1) and adopt Resolution No . 2020-04, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting Local Coastal Program
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Amendment No. 19-001 and Requesting Certification by the California Coastal Commission" (Attachment
No . 4).
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Posey , Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta , Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
None
23. 20-1393 Denial of Tentative Tract Map No.18157 and Conditional Use Permit No.17-042
(Ellis Avenue Condos).
City Attorney Gates provided a brief overview explaining why the item was re-agendized at the
appellant's request.
Associate Planner Nicolle Aube presented a PowerPoint communication entitled: Ellis Avenue Condos
with slides titled : Project Overview, Map, Project Description, Background, Californians for
Homeownership v. City of Huntington Beach , Expert Reports, and Council Action.
Mayor Semeta opened the Public Hearing.
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Estanislau announced supplemental
communications received by her office after distribution of the agenda packet:
#23 (20-1393) PowerPoint communication submitted by Director of Community Development, Ursula
Luna-Reynosa , entitled Ellis A venue Condos;
Two (2) communications from Matthew Gelfand, Counsel for the Californians for
Homeownership; and
Seven (7) email communications .
Pamela McCay, registered nurse and longtime resident on Patterson Lane behind the project site , was
called to speak and spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No . 23 (20-1393) Ellis Avenue Condos . She
requested that City Council uphold their previous decision and expressed concerns regarding the current
traffic congestion and her opinion that the proposed median on Ellis will prohibit Fire Department
emergency service access, and new units would not be considered affordable. She added that the
chemical smells and noise from the adjacent carwash extends throughout the neighborhood. (02:11 :35)
Elizabeth Hansburg , Co-founder and Director of People for Housing Orange County, was called to speak
and stated support for the project as it complies with code. She expressed concerns of housing shortage
and the necessity for additional units at the middle-income level. She also supports joining the Orange
County Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT), and working with Jamboree Hous ing . (02:14:30)
Kenneth Stahl, attorney for applicant Tahir Salim , and California Renters Legal Advocacy and Education
Fund , was called to speak and stated support for the project, adding that the applicant has complied will
all staff recommendations, General Plan , Zon ing Code and Beach Ed inger Corridor Specific Plan .
(02:16:24)
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Thomas Jeffries, property owner on Patterson Lane, was called to speak and spoke in opposition of the
project due to traffic and safety concerns. (02 : 19:5 0)
John Scandura, Planning Commiss ioner, was called to speak and described the Planning Commission's
concerns related to size , location and traffic. (02 :22 :04)
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Semeta closed the public hearing .
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy stated that she initially voted to deny the project in September 2019 due to fire
and traffic safety concerns, and her concerns remain the same . In her opinion , the expert Traffic Report
shows that the number, type and severity of accidents since the Elan development was constructed have
increased, and added the mass and scale of this project makes it unsafe.
Councilmember Delgleize concurred with Mayor Pro Tern Hardy. She is concerned with fire and traffic
safety and added that the intersection is already one of the worst within the City.
Councilmember Carr agreed with Councilmember Delgle ize that the project is not safe and stated that
housing is needed, but it needs to be safe, and this is not a NIMBY issue.
Councilmember Peterson thanked the City Attorney's Office for sharing documentation that affirmed the
previous decision .
Councilmember Posey thanked the Planning Commission and City Attorney Gates, who all reinforced his
decision .
Mayor Semeta concurred that the expert reports reaffirmed their previous decision .
A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to deny Tentative Tract Map No. 18157 and Conditional
Use Permit No. 17-042 with findings (Attachment No . 1).
The motion carrie d by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
Posey , Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta , Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
24. 20-1400 Adopted Resolution No. 2020-13 related to the Joint Exercise of Powers for
Membership in the Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT), and authorized
the City Manager to execute the Orange County Housing Finance Trust Joint
Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement
Community Development Director Ursula Luna-Reynosa provided a brief background for the item .
Councilmember Carr and Director Luna -Reynosa discussed membership fees.
Councilmember Posey and Director Luna-Reynosa discussed that a certified housing element is required
to access funds in the Trust.
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Council member Delgleize highlighted the history of the topic and the effect of AB 448.
Councilmember Peterson asked for the amount in the fund and expressed his lack of support for these
organizations.
Mayor Semeta asked Adam Eliason, Manager of the Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCH FT), to
come forward. Mr. Eliason shared that OCH FT has existed for under one (1) year, and discussed notice
of available funding with approximately $11.45 million dollars in combined State and County funds .
Councilmember Peterson and Mr. Eliason discussed multiple aspects of accessing funds.
Mayor Semeta and Mr. Eliason discussed requirements for funding recipients, including another local
housing trust fund that is setup with a similar name combined with Orange County Business Council
(OCBC) targeting private corporate dollars to come into Orange County. Mr. Eliason added that 22 cities
in Orange County have joined the OCHFT.
Councilmember Delgleize shared that the County has agreed to pay the adm inistration fees this year. Mr.
Eliason shared that the State has already approved Prop 1 funding and the County has set aside funding
for the next five years.
Councilmember Peterson and Director Luna-Reynosa discussed our chances for consideration if we
don't have enough affordable housing . Director Luna-Reynosa expressed that location is important to
remain competitive and Jamboree Housing has already assessed this location for eligibility.
A motion was made by Delgleize, second Posey to adopt Resolution No . 2020-13, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Relating to the Joint Exercise of Powers for Membership in
the Orange County Housing Finance Trust;" and , authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed
Joint Powers Agreement to join the Orange County Housing Finance Trust.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Carr, and Brenden
Peterson
25. 20-1432 Authorized and directed the City Manager/Executive Director to execute a Purchase
and Sale Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for acquisition of real
property located at 17631 Cameron Lane by and between the City of Huntington
Beach and Shigeru Yamada, Trustee of the Shigeru Yamada Living Trust, and
Mitsuru Yamada, Trustee of the Mitsuru Yamada Living Trust; Authorized and
directed the City Manager to execute an Option Agreement, in a form approved by
the City Attorney, to acquire real property located 17642 Beach Blvd . by and
between the City of Huntington Beach and Shigeru Yamada, Trustee of the Shigeru
Yamada Living Trust, and Mitsuru Yamada, Trustee of the Mitsuru Yamada Living
Trust; and approved allocation of funds necessary to complete the transaction to
acquire the property located at 17631 Cameron Lane
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Director of Community Development Ursula Luna-Reynosa presented a PowerPoint communication
entitled: 17361 Cameron Lane PowerPoint with slides titled : Properties (1), Deal Points (1), Funding
Source (1), Nex t Steps (1), and Questions (1)
Councilmember Peterson and Director Luna-Reynosa discussed the funding process .
Councilmember Carr and Director Luna-Reynosa discussed that the funds need to be encumbered prior
to June 30, 2020, with a project timeframe of three (3) to five (5) years .
Mayor Pro Tern Hardy and Director Luna-Reynosa discussed how the City, as property owner, would be
allowed to include additional parking for this site .
Councilmember Posey confirmed that the City Attorney's office would be involved in the due diligence
regarding the property , and commended staff on their presentation of the project.
Councilmember Delgleize acknowledged the Yamada fam ily for selecting the City to be the new property
owner.
Councilmember Brenden reiterated the importance of keeping the funds in the City and the importance of
City control. He concurred with Councilmember Posey regarding the necessity of due diligence of the
City Attorney's office pertaining to development of this property.
Mayor Semeta concurred that keeping the funds in the City, as well as City control of the parcel is
important.
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to authorize and direct the City Manager/ Executive
Director to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and any additional necessary documents to
consummate the transaction, in a form approved by the City Attorney, by and between the City of
Huntington Beach/ Housing Authority and Shigeru Yamada, Trustee of the Shigeru Yamada Living Trust,
and Mitsuru Yamada , Trustee of the Mitsuru Yamada Living Trust to acquire the Property; and, authorize
and direct the City Manager/ Executive Director to execute an Option Agreement, in a form approved by
the City Attorney, by and between the City of Huntington Beach/ Housing Authority and Shigeru Yamada,
Trustee of the Shigeru Yamada Living Trust, and Mitsuru Yamada, Trustee of the Mitsuru Yamada Living
Trust to acquire the Option Property ; and, appropriate funds of $3 ,250,000 from Fund 352 for acquisition
of the Property.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Posey, Delgleize , Hardy, Semeta , Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
None
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
26. 20-1421 Item Submitted by Councilmember Posey approved as amended -Direct The City
Manager to return to Council with a resolution that institutes a Free Handicap
Beach Parking Program
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Councilmember Posey described his intent to become consistent with state law. He read language from
a disabled parking placard, and while acknowledging that parking structures and beach parking lot
restrictions may differ, requested support from Council to institute a program consistent with state law,
and made a motion to approve the item.
Councilmember Hardy requested more information, and asked staff to report back.
Councilmember Peterson stated that the City is in compliance with ADA requirements and concurred that
he would like staff to report back.
Councilmember Carr expressed that we should not be charging for blue zone parking as State law states
ADA parking is free, and Councilmember Brenden concurred .
City Attorney Gates interjected that Councilmember Items have historically been for Council to vote on as
an idea or suggestion, and to direct the City Manager to come back with a proposal.
Council member Posey revised his motion to direct the City Manager to compose a Resolution
authorizing free parking in blue zones for handicap placards.
Councilmember Delgleize supported the new wording.
Councilmember Hardy requested more information to address logistics .
Mayor Semeta concurred with Councilmember Hardy regarding the need for more information regarding
the use of handicap spots.
A motion was made by Posey, second Brenden to direct the City Manager to return with a resolution to
institute parking program modifications that would allow those with a disabled parking placard to park for
free in our beach parking lots located along PCH and our downtown parking structures.
The motion as amended carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy , Carr, and Brenden
Semeta, and Peterson
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Carr reported that she attended the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) 2020
Annual Dinner & Installation of Board of Directors featuring Keynote Speaker Richard Davis; the Buena
Park Training Center Tour at Carpenters Training Center; the 1 Oth Annual Love Grows by Giving -
Waymakers Youth Shelter Fundraiser; the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting of McKenna Subaru; and the
HB Council on Aging Annual Valentine's dance at the Senior Center.
Councilmember Peterson attended the American Legion Post 133 pancake breakfast with new Fire Chief
Haberle. They raised approximately $600 which goes directly to the Veterans Resource Center for local
veterans.
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Councilmember Hardy attended the 1oth Annual Love Grows by Giving -Waymakers Youth Shelter
Fund raiser; she thanked Oliver Chi for inviting her to assist him with his Boy Scout project, and attended
the Huntington Beach Public Library Makerspace Grand Opening.
Councilmember Delgleize recognized the American Legion for their success with the Veterans Resource
Center at Central Library.
Councilmember Posey reported attending the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) 2020 Annual
Dinner & Installation of Board of Directors featuring Keynote Speaker Richard Davis.
Mayor Semeta reported attending Fire Chief David Segura's Retirement Celebration at City Hall ; the 10th
Annual Love Grows by Giving -Waymakers Youth Shelter Fundraiser; G irl Scout Silver Award Ceremony
at Faith Lutheran Church for Mariana Swete , Christine Marin, Leanne Carr, Madeline Woolb ri ght, and
Angelina Wickstrom ; speaking at the American Leg ion Post 133 meeting to provide a City update;
attending Art for Lunch at t he Art Center; and attend ing the McKenna Subaru Grand Opening Ribbon
Cutting.
Councilmember Brenden reported attending Fire Chief David Segura's Retirement Celebration at City
Hall ; HB Council on Aging Annual Valentine's dance at the Senior Center; Huntington Beach Police
Department Promotional Swearing In Ceremony for Sergeant Mike Thomas ; the Buena Park State of the
City luncheon ; a Huntington Central Park Subcommittee meeting; Kathy Mays for a Cheryl Koman
monthly event to provide a brief State of the City address; 10th Annual Love Grows by Giving -
Waymakers Youth Shelter Fundraiser; McKenna Subaru Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting ; playing in the
Annual Golf Tournament for the Every 15 Minutes Organization ; and , as a member of the Orange County
Citizens Advisory Council, he presented a brief overvie w of the upcoming Census procedures.
Mayor Semeta congratulated the City Attorney's office on their successfu l defense verdict in the case of
Maliek Rosier vs . the City of Huntington Beach , Federal Court Trial CV 18-2175.
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