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File #: 20-2033 MEETING DATE: 11/16/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
Subiect:
Consider an Interim Extension of the Temporary Closure of the Second and Third Blocks of
Main Street to Vehicular Traffic Through February 28, 2021, to Allow Restaurants and Select
Retail to Serve Patrons in the Public Right-of-Way
Statement of Issue:
On July 6, 2020, and August 3, 2020, respectively, the City Council authorized the City Manager to
temporarily close the second and third blocks of Main Street to vehicular traffic to allow downtown
businesses the opportunity to operate outdoors to meet physical distancing requirements in a safe
manner during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Council authorized the closure of these two blocks
of Main Street until December 31, 2020.
During the past few weeks, staff has met with the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) to
discuss the current situation as it relates to the second and third block closure of Main Street. Given
the ongoing COVID-19 emergency and the continuing need for safe physical distancing, the BID has
asked that the street closures currently in effect be maintained through Labor Day in 2021
(Attachment 1). The BID conducted a survey of downtown merchants and found overwhelming
support for continuing the closure of the second block of Main Street. Survey results were mixed
regarding the third block closure. Attachment 2 contains the BIDS survey findings.
With the pending change in the make-up of the City Council come this December, staff is
recommending at this time that the second and third blocks of Main Street remain closed to vehicular
traffic through February 28, 2021. If approved, such a decision would allow merchants with the
certainty that they can continue operating as is for the next few months, while also allowing time for
the new City Council to transition into their roles and be part of the longer-term decision making
process regarding the Main Street closure.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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File #: 20-2033 MEETING DATE: 11/16/2020
Authorize the City Manager to continue the temporary closure of the second and third blocks of Main
Street to vehicular traffic to accommodate outdoor dining and retail in the public right-of-way until
February 28, 2021.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not authorize an extension of the temporary street closure, and direct that Main Street reopen to
vehicular traffic effective January 1, 2021.
Environmental Status:
The project is exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Section 15304(e) because the proposed project consists of a minor temporary use having negligible
or no permanent effects on the environment. The proposed project would not have a negative effect
on biologically sensitive resources, and there is no evidence of any unusual environmental
circumstances that might give rise to a reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant
effect on the environment.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non-Applicable -Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Letter from Downtown BID
2. Main Street Closure Survey Findings
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City Council/ ACTION AGENDA November 16, 2020
Public Financing Authority
12. 20-2033 Approved an Interim Extension of the Temporary Closure of the Second and
Third Blocks of Main Street to Vehicular Traffic Through February 28, 2021,
to Allow Restaurants and Select Retail to Serve Patrons in the Public Right-of-Way
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to continue the temporary closure of the second and third
blocks of Main Street to vehicular traffic to accommodate outdoor dining and retail in
the public right-of-way until February 28, 2021.
Approved as amended 7-0(Peterson on record as opposed to Third Block closure)—return
to Council on December 21, 2020 to discuss extending temporary closure post February 28,
2021, extension of dining hours, and long-term vision for downtown
13. 20-1981 Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized
execution of a construction contract with Golden State Constructors in the amount of
$845,925 for the Zone 3 Residential Curb Ramp Project, CC-1620; and, authorized
appropriation of funds
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Golden State Constructors in
the amount of$845,925; and,
B) Appropriate $190,000 from the undesignated Measure "M" Fund (213) fund balance to Account
21390004.82300: and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by
the City Attorney.
Approved 7-0
14. 20-1982 Approved an increase in contingency for the Water Well No. 1A, Replacement
Project of Well No. 1, CC-1495 by allocating additional funds of$270,000
Recommended Action:
Approve an increase in contingency for the Water Well No. 1A, Replacement Project of
Well No. 1, CC-1495, from ten percent (10%)to seventeen percent (17%), allocating an
additional $270,000.
Approved 7-0
15. 20-2027 Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Professional
Service Contracts with Dakota Communications and Barrios & Associates, LLC, for On-
Call Public Affairs Services
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Professional Services
Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Dakota Communications"; and
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Nov. 12, 2020
City of Huntington Beach
Attention: City Council 2000 Main St. Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Re: Huntington Beach Downtown BID Ask Letter, Main Street Closures
Dear Mayor Semeta and City Council Members,
By turns tough and transformative, 2020 is coming to a close. It has been an extra-ordinary time for
Downtown Huntington Beach, particularly the last 5 months and the closures of the 2nd and 3" blocks of
Main Street.Those closures are set to expire on Dec. 31, 2020. Unfortunately, COVID restrictions have
not changed since August, in fact they have worsened in many neighboring counties, and Downtown has
entered the slow season.The purpose of this ask is to present recently collected data and
recommendations for possible courses of action.
Situation Analysis
2"d Block Main Street:The businesses on the 2nd block are very consistent in their support for a
continued closure which is reflected in their survey responses.
BID Recommendation:The BID Board of Directors voted 8-0 in favor of recommending that the 2"d block
of Main Street remain closed through Labor Day pending any major changes to COVID policies and
restrictions.
3rd Block Main Street:The businesses continue to be divided in their view of the closure which is
reflected in their survey responses.
BID Recommendation:After an extended and in-depth discussion,the BID Board of Directors voted 8-0
in favor of recommending that the P block of Main Street remain closed through Labor Day pending
any major changes to COVID policies and restrictions.
Public Survey:The BID distributed a survey to its consumer database in late October.The BID collected
429 responses and 190 comments. Public sentiment about the closures is overwhelmingly positive.
However,the BID represents the business community, not the public at large.
1'Block Main Street Conversations: In conversation, property and business owners on the 15L block are
inclined to let the businesses determine the best course of action for themselves.They understand that
the closure has been very positive for some and quite negative for others.The 15t block did express
concern about traffic planning and parking solutions should closures continue for an extended time.
General Feedback: One of the issues brought up frequently in meetings this fall is the overall aesthetic
of the closure.There is the opinion that this could (and should) be improved if closures continue with
smart planning and investment.
Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District
315 3`d St., Suite E
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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In Conclusion:Vision is more than just seeing. COVID has created a period of intense challenge and
opportunity.There is no doubt it has created a greater sense of community in Downtown Huntington
Beach.The BID would like to work with The City to find smart solutions to enhance the 2"d and 3`d block
experience, including additional adjacent parking options.The BID also welcomes the opportunity to
begin a larger dialogue about the future of Downtown to ensure success in the coming years.
Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District
315 3rd St., Suite E
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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2"d Block Main Street Business Survey Results
Responses collected between Oct. 24—Nov. 1, 2020
Survey Questions:
1. Do you support a continuation of the closure of the 2nd block of Main Street?
2.To what date or time frame would you like to see the closure extended?
3. Has your business been positively or negatively affected by the closure?
Killarney's Irish Pub-Will Walton
I fully support the continuation of the closure of the 2nd block, I'd love for this to a permanent fixture of
downtown. Nothing but positive things from our standpoint. It brings a better family feeling to
downtown.
Main Street Optical—Moe Kanoudi
1) 1 support the continuation of closure.
2) 1 would like it to be extended to 2021 Labor Day.
3) it has had a positive impact on my business and increased foot traffic.
Longboard Pub—Mike Williams
Yes, forever, and very good for the Longboard Restaurant.
Sharkeez—Ron Newman
We should extend the patios till at least next summer. This way people will invest in the look of their
patios. I don't see us going back to normal til 21 if ever. If the city wants a shopping, dinning, walking
village.This is a good time to change the image of Main Street. We should set design standards and
approve these patios so they are on Main Street for good. Our food sales are above last year. Overall
sales are down with limited hours. Without the patios we couldn't afford to open. With the approved
opening for inside dinning from county supervisors office. Why Huntington Beach is enforcing a 10pm
limit on the inside dinning since we are only allowed to have 25%seating and social distancing inside.
This is not what is happening in other Orange County cities. it is hard for us to be competitive.
Neighboring cities like Costa Mesa, Laguna, Fountain Valley are allowing inside dining for
their businesses normal closing hours. Whatever your approved cup and liquor license says.
Looking forward
Ron
No Ka Oi— Dennis Boggeln
Yes,we support the continued closure of the second block. The third block should be reopened.
I would like to see the closure become permanent, with necessary improvements.
Business has been very positive and we have heard nothing but positive comments about the second
block closure.
Orange County Barbers Parlor —Luis Lopez
1. Do you support a continuation of the closure of the 2nd block of Main Street?
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3 d Block Main Street Business Survey Results
Responses collected between Oct. 24—Nov. 10, 2020
Survey Questions:
1. Has your business been positively or negatively affected by the closure?
2. Do you support a continuation of the closure of the 3rd block of Main Street?
3. To what date or time frame would you like to see the closure extended?
4. Are you open to exploring seasonal closures?Would you invest or reinvest in an outdoor space for
seasonal closures?
5. Do your answers change if the 2nd block remains closed?
6.Are there other options you would like explored?
Parlour E.lev.en
1. Has your business been positively or negatively affected by the closure?
Neither, except the front of my business is blocked by Sushi on Fires build out.
2. Do you support a continuation of the closure of the 3rd block of Main Street?
I do. If I have my full front entrance back.
3. To what date or time frame would you like to see the closure extended?
Doesn't matter
4.Are you open to exploring seasonal closures?Would you invest or reinvest in an outdoor space for
seasonal closures?
Sure thing
5. Do your answers change if the 2nd block remains closed?
No
6. Are there other options you would like explored?
Will lease and rent prices increase due to additional closure with additional business space?
Jamie Kindschuh
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Q1 I think the closure of the 2nd and 3rd blocks of Main Street
have created a better atmosphere for Downtown.
Answered: 429 Skipped: 61
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ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
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1 It's great! I love it. 10/27/2020 10:17 AM
2 A bridge above PCH from Main to the Pier would provide pedestrian safety, increase foot traffic 10/26/2020 2:56 PM
to local stores, reduce traffic congestion, and can be aesthetically completed. Finding away to
create additional parking and the budget to pay for it may be a challenge, but should be
studied.
3 The closures were probably the only positive from unnecessary lockdown guidelines. If the 10/26/2020 9:27 AM
closures were only for summer months, we would love that too.
4 No traffic on Main. Been wanting this FOR YEARS!!!! 10/26/2020 1:28 AM
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5 1 think its time to do something big downtown...clean it up, new paint, new awnings, wash and 10/25/2020 9:01 PM
sweep the sidewalks people love eating outside.
6 1 love it 10/24/2020 5:14 PM
7 1 lived on 3 rd st for 36 years we tried to get that done 25 years ago you wouldn't even listen to 10/24/2020 2:06 PM
us!!!
8 Keep it forever! 10/24/2020 9:55 AM
9 1 support whatever the merchants & restaurants support. 10/24/2020 8:28 AM
10 lived here for over 30 yrs..loved when Main st. was closed several years ago to traffic and love 10/24/2020 7:50 AM
it now. In SLO the street market, resturants have no in coming cars and it makes you feel so
much more"small townish"...locals.
11 Need more adult events downtown 10/23/2020 11:10 PM
12 The reason for not visiting Main Street much has been due to the crowds and very few wearing 10/23/2020 9:32 PM
masks, as well as the amount of homeless wandering around. We also have been avoiding the
pier area due to the all the protestors and the religious groups who are constantly carrying
signs and preaching. It has turned into a mess down there. I hope the charm someday returns
to our beach community.
13 Now that Huntington Beach is open to indoor seating I think that traffic should be opened up 10/23/2020 9:23 PM
again so that people could find parking along Main Street
14 The closure of the 200 and 300 block of Main St. is helping change the culture of DT and 10/23/2020 8:04 PM
bringing back the locals.
15 1 hope the closures become permanent. 10/23/2020 8:02 PM
16 It has saved these businesses from permanent closure!! Too many have closed!! We have to 10/23/2020 8:00 PM
keep HB open!!
17 We would love to see the second and third block closed to vehicle traffic permanently, and 10/23/2020 7:33 PM
make the space available for restaurants, Tuesday markets, etc.
18 I've only been on Main street once since the street shut down for outdoor dining, but I really 10/23/2020 6:48 PM
enjoyed it and I know it helps the restaurants out.
19 Just do it! 10/23/2020 6:03 PM
20 Our retail stores are going out of business due to the lack of street traffic that brings in the 10/23/2020 4:51 PM
tourists and locals. The retail stores are open to do business from 9:00am until 6:00pm and
there are no shoppers on the street. The restaurants open generally from 5:30pm -9:30pm to
do their business. Generally there are no diners during the day so the retail stores are losing
business during the hours that they are open and the restaurants are not doing much during the
day. Main street was closed in order to help the restaurants with no thought given to the Retail
Stores. Main Street needs to be re-opened to two way traffic they way it always has for the
benefit of all the BID members. This survey should only be sent to the members of the BID.
Why didn't this survey ask the question "How has the Street closure affected your business?"
and other questions like that?We have been very fortunate with the current weather. When
winter comes we will see a drastic reduction in all businesses. Come down to Main Street
during the middle of a weekday and see for yourself how bad this street closure really is! By
the way why aren't these questions yes or no questions such as "Do you support the
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continured closure of Main Street?"yes or no Has the closure of Main Street helped improve
your business?Yes or No
21 Closing main st was the best thing you could have done. Long overdue 10/23/2020 4:43 PM
22 Its a major improvement to downtown Thank you 10/23/2020 4:09 PM
23 We really could use additional enforcement of pedestrian only areas, both sidewalks & open 10/23/2020 3:44 PM
space in the streets. Signs are ignored, and people on bikes &skateboards, especially
electric, are ignoring rules to walk bikes/get off boards. Its only a matter of time before
someone is seriously hurt& city gets sued.
24 I'd like to see the closures of block 2 and 3 permanent. 10/23/2020 3:43 PM
25 Would like to see a more uniform look to the closed streets. Perhaps having the street vendors 10/23/2020 3:19 PM
be able to sell in small spots downtown on the closed blocks. Return of music would be nice.
Have a uniform walk way between main & Pacific City (uniform lighting, plants and signage)to
move people between ares for expanded browsing and shopping. Still need a small but larger
market to draw locals to the area.Thanks for asking for comments.
26 It's looks very gorgeous and romantic nice atmosphere keep it!! 10/23/2020 3:12 PM
27 It is a no brainer. There should be no vehicle traffic on Main Street. Much more comfortable 10/23/2020 3:07 PM
with it being closed. Keep it closed please!
28 We would go more but the homeless are disgusting, it smell like urine and they keep harassing 10/23/2020 3:05 PM
people while the PD do nothing,just like Venice.
29 1 believe that the closure of Main Street has been an absolutes success, and would love to 10/23/2020 2:53 PM
see a continued improvement to those outdoor seating areas. While some of the businesses
have done a tremendous job, others seem to have fallen short. If there was a visual standard
in place, with guidelines and a style guide, that would really tie everything together. I believe
that this change has made our already incredible Main Street, even more attractive.
30 1 think it is great for businesses and residents!!! More enjoyable and more seating outdoor! 10/23/2020 2:36 PM
Should be permanent :)
31 1 think Main St is much better destination closed down. To be honest when it's open to traffic it 10/23/2020 2:30 PM
smells of exhaust as cars cruise up and down. Keep it closed
32 1 love the social distancing and less traffic in this area. 10/23/2020 2:25 PM
33 Thank you for keeping business open. 10/23/2020 2:17 PM
34 Clean up the homeless. The closure has not only given residents room for more enjoyment, it 10/23/2020 2:13 PM
has given the homeless more room to spread out and set up their disgusting camps. I will not
be back downtown until that is fixed
35 Get the crackhead tweakers off Main Street and it will make the dining experience even better! 10/23/2020 2:09 PM
Not safe having them around. They can go off at any time. We love the outdoor dining beside
that.
36 During the warm months, the closure of Main St. is a great idea. However, I think closing the 10/23/2020 2:04 PM
2nd & 3rd block during the winter months will result in less road&foot traffic creating empty
outside restaurants. Taking into consideration how the businesses feel. Tuesday night street
fair for 3 blocks is still a great idea.
37 Would be a great opportunity for police on foot to get to know residents like in the old days. 10/23/2020 1:35 PM
Cops on foot. Encourage it.
38 1 like the street closures to easily walk around the downtown area. However, I wish there was 10/23/2020 1:03 PM
more of a police presence downtown. There are some disruptive people down there, including
one person without a mask who got right in my face and shouted. It kept me from visiting
downtown for several weeks.
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39 Tough decision, really. I appreciate driving thru Main Street to get home from PCH (and the 10/23/2020 12:55 PM
street cruise factor), but I also appreciate the street closure for the atmosphere it's providing.
The closure also curbs the out of towner traffic (which is not usually appreciated). If 5th Street
was a more open and acceptable thoroughfare, the closure would be even more appreciated.
40 1 love the atmosphere downtown with the street closures 10/23/2020 9:43 AM
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41 Long overdue! Make it permanent and upgrade the seating areas to make it a real attraction. 10/23/2020 9:10 AM
Those few parking spaces lost are well worth it
42 It is so great to have a Main Street experience with the street closed to traffic. Long overdue 10/23/2020 9:01 AM
and should be permanent. It can be further developed into something better for businesses and
customers alike.
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43 It appears that the overwhelming majority of businesses are thriving. I have heard reports that 10/23/2020 8:04 AM
some businesses are breaking all time sales records. More locals, including families, are re
discovering our amazing downtown.
44 We love coming out to main now there are no cars! 10/23/2020 7:11 AM
45 It's amazing! More locals down town! 10/23/2020 7:11 AM
46 The environment has been fun and has brought more locals down town. We have worked to 10/23/2020 7:10 AM
achieve these goals fir a long time, participating has increased business immensely.... please
keep our Main Street safe and fun by keeping it closed! 0:)
47 side street parking is sufficient for shoppers. Lack of traffic is more pleasant to foot traffic on 10/23/2020 7:00 AM
main street
48 Wonderful to eat outdoors without car exhaust and noise! 10/23/2020 6:54 AM
49 1 think it should be permanent! 10/23/2020 6:32 AM
50 The only reason my family and I do not spend more time DT—is the city's inability to control 10/23/2020 5:55 AM
the homeless population and violence that has increased.
51 Thank you for helping HB businesses! We have to support each other during these surreal 10/23/2020 12:21 AM
times.
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52 Overall, I think that Huntington Beach has done an excellent job with the closures of Main St. 1 10/22/2020 11:40 PM
am comfortable dining outdoors and believe it adds a more friendly feeling to Main St. I am still
able to access the parking garage near BJ's Brewery, so there has been minimsl disruption if
any.
53 1 love the way it is now 10/22/2020 11:07 PM
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54 1 think you should close all of Main st downtown 10/22/2020 10:18 PM
55 As a business owner, I would like my (3rd block)street opened to vehicle traffic. I do not feel 10/22/2020 10:05 PM
that I have the right to decide for the 2nd block as I do not own a business there. Thank you
for your consideration.
56 With or without Covid. Main Street should have been closed for traffic for years. There is 10/22/2020 9:54 PM
absolutely no reason to allow cars on Main Street. Leave it closed to traffic!
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57 1 think especially with Covid we need to keep three blocks closed. I think with improvements 10/22/2020 8:37 PM
2nd block should close. I feel first block needs to stay open for access to parking and Main
Street and the lack of food serve in first block. I feel 3rd block isn't ready to be closed even
with improvements. Foot traffic still won't go there yet
58 Keep the 2nd and 3rd blocks on Main Street closed. It gives more of a community atmosphere 10/22/2020 8:24 PM
for out neighborhood.
59 Keep the closures! It's nice 10/22/2020 7:34 PM
60 1 think the first street should be closed down to vehicle traffic also 10/22/2020 7:19 PM
61 If you're visiting the restaurants downtown, it is a nicer environment not having to deal with all 10/22/2020 7:09 PM
the noise from cars and motorcycles!!
62 My family has always said Main street is safer and funner when closed just like it is on the 10/22/2020 6:29 PM
Tuesday night fairs
63 FINALLY!!! Pedestrian zone is wonderful on Main Street! Please keep it this way 10/22/2020 5:41 PM
64 1 love going downtown with the streets closed. It feels so safe and inviting. 10/22/2020 5:21 PM
65 We frequent downtown when the streets are closed its the best atmosphere for dining and 10/22/2020 5:14 PM
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shopping. Don't care to have cars pass right by my table and don't like the jammed street with
cars. Much better for pedestrians.
66 1 need more information. What would be the plan if the street were permanently closed. Would 10/22/2020 5:09 PM
it block current businesses with new business or expand existing business
67 These closures should become permanent. We should have a pedestrian main street. 10/22/2020 4:37 PM
68 I've always thought that from PCH to Olive, Main Street should be closed to traffic. 10/22/2020 4:36 PM
69 Close all of Main Street from Pch to orange. 10/22/2020 4:32 PM
70 Homeless problem is still a huge issue and why I no longer go downtown. 10/22/2020 4:26 PM
71 Love v Street closure0 10/22/2020 4:24 PM
72 Please make Main Street a permanent pedestrian only zone! 10/22/2020 4:12 PM
73 close Main st ti vehicle traffic from pch to Palm 10/22/2020 3:55 PM
74 1 would support the closures for the 2nd and 3rd blocks of Main Street for the Summer Moths 10/22/2020 3:46 PM
going forward
75 Love the new atmosphere downtown with the restaurants open to the street. Would love to see 10/22/2020 3:34 PM
us build on this and allow restaurants to add more outdoor lights and ambiance. Make it
permanent!
76 1 love the expanded outdoor dining! 10/22/2020 3:19 PM
77 Vod 10/22/2020 3:19 PM
78 Please have live music again. I am ready to perform at any time! I have been a finalist on Surf 10/22/2020 3:12 PM
City's Got Talent. Please reach out to me at support@musicbymarisa.org and my Instagram is
@musicbymarisa. Thank you!
79 Open up main st...... 10/22/2020 2:34 PM
80 Clean up the homeless problem and more families will come to Main Street... you have let it all 10/22/2020 2:33 PM
go downhill.
81 For the moment it's good, through the year. 10/22/2020 2:29 PM
82 It's created a beautiful atmosphere and it feels safe and welcoming. Much more family friendly. 10/22/2020 2:19 PM
83 1 think the closures have given downtown a more welcoming atmosphere. I really love that it 10/22/2020 2:15 PM
feels more like a place that WANTS people to come to. I think this could actually work on a
more permanent basis.
84 We have enjoyed the closed blocks of Main street. It seems to have been a wonderful boost to 10/22/2020 2:15 PM
the restaurants. I am not sure the effect it has had on the businesses
85 The area would be much safer if masks were required. Why not have checkpoints at the 10/22/2020 2:13 PM
entrances?The lack of enforcement methods by our city is disappointing and dangerous. And
the reason our wonderful city has become a nationally known embarrassment as the epicenter
of the"anti-mask" and "hoax" movement. Please do something.
86 This has been great for the downtown! If there were cars like before people would be just be 10/22/2020 2:13 PM
racing up and down the street
87 1 like the closed streets and think it brings more visitors to the city. Gives the city charm and 10/22/2020 2:05 PM
character.
88 1 think with a nicer more unified look of the extended patios and increased police presence, 10/22/2020 1:57 PM
that the continued closure of the 2nd& 3rd blocks would be more successful.
89 Closing the streets is a great idea! But there are far too many people downtown who do not 10/22/2020 1:49 PM
wear masks. This keeps many residents away, including myself. The businesses on Main
Street need to do a better job of enforcing mask usage and wearing.
90 The drug addict and derelict problem needs to be solved as it's more important than closing the 10/22/2020 1:45 PM
streets. It has driven my family away from downtown. The smell of vomit, etc. in the parking
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garage and alleys along with the derelicts hanging around where you eat on the restaurant
sidewalk area is sickening.
91 People traffic is better then cars traffic. 10/22/2020 1:32 PM
92 i was downtown 2 weeks ago when a terribly bad fight started I cannot get that out of my head 10/22/2020 1:29 PM
and the vision off all the blood and the sound of the skate board hitting that man across the
head. I cannot go downtown any more. There are way too many homeless people down there.
93 1 think the first block should be closed too. Keep it like it is on Tues Night Market nights 10/22/2020 1:19 PM
always. I feel it adds to the atmosphere of Downtown and supports the small businesses. That
small amount of parking isn't a big deal.
94 Fire Oliver chi and Travis Hopkins 10/22/2020 1:05 PM
95 1 see Less street people...More inviting to the locals and visitors 10/22/2020 1:02 PM
96 The closure of these blocks on Main Street has been amazing! You should make it permanent! 10/22/2020 1:01 PM
97 If this is going to b a permanent thing I think it should look better. Right know it looks thrown 10/22/2020 12:51 PM
together. I love HB were. Enter then this.
98 Better enforcement of mask wearing and vagrant removal is required for a Better Downtown HB 10/22/2020 12:45 PM
99 Still too many people not wearing masks enclosed spaces even if outdoors on a street but too 10/22/2020 12:36 PM
much traffic of people not wearing masks for me to enjoy it.
100 This is long over due, Main street should be for Pedestrians, not cars. 10/22/2020 12:35 PM
101 Bring back surf city nights 10/22/2020 12:33 PM
102 Presently, the traffic closures on 2nd & 3rd blocks of Main St are working well, but could easily 10/22/2020 12:28 PM
get out of hand with excessive alcohol. Additional issues stem from the rerouting of traffic
through my neighborhood (southside)due to the closures. All neighbors I speak with would like
a residents-only parking policy on our street (2nd St)as the Main St businesses profit at our
expense and inconvenience with disruptive (especially late evening) Main St patrons parking,
being loud, partying, and discarding their trash in front of our homes. The Downtown Bid should
also clean up trash and sidewalks in front of our homes, too, not stop their cleanup a block
away.
103 Much better atmosphere and noise-free outdoor experience when dining and shopping with the 10/22/2020 12:27 PM
closure to vehicle traffic!
104 We need Main street open are you guys nuts! who's Stupid idea was this any ways the police? 10/22/2020 12:25 PM
The police in Huntington Beach are the reason we lose business they have become completely
too aggressive! If any thing should be closed it should be the police and specially the chief
who encouraged them to be this way!
105 Bring back the real surf city nights street fair! 10/22/2020 12:10 PM
106 If there is a long term closure of both blocks, the area needs some infrastructure upgrades. 10/22/2020 12:08 PM
107 Neither agree or disagree. Mostly feel this is a decision for businesses to make, in partnership 10/22/2020 12:07 PM
with public safety. Any permanent closures would require financial commitment to create a
sense of place vs a disjointed environment.
108 1 think main street should be closed to olive permanently. Fewer opportunies for crime, fights, 10/22/2020 12:04 PM
homeless 'nests'and general mischieviousness. In other words safer for all of law abiding
citizens that want to enjoy our downtown shops and restaurants.
109 It is important to Implement a safe& healthy shopping experience. Good for the mind to shop 10/22/2020 11:58 AM
outdoor. (Especially cool nautical themed awesome goodies0)
110 There is a sports bar on the corner of main across from starbucks that from my observation 10/22/2020 11:51 AM
seems to have tons more business since they have street seating. Keep it up !
111 We used to go more frequently and now we barely go down there. 10/22/2020 11:49 AM
112 Main Street has become absolute trash. Blocking cars has reduced the trashy feel. I'd close 10/22/2020 11:45 AM
off the entire street and try to instill safety and charm.
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113 1 think detouring traffic to 5th street helps the business owner's on 5th street. 10/22/2020 11:44 AM
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114 Make the closures permanent! Street "patio dining" is great. We saw this on Lincoln Street in 10/22/2020 11:43 AM
South Beach, Miami, several years ago and thought it would be perfect for HB. It was wildly
popular and created a great walking atmosphere for residents &visitors.
115 Let's keep the businesses going but mandate masks 10/22/2020 11:43 AM
116 This should have been done years ago 10/22/2020 11:42 AM
117 Completely unacceptable handling of Covid 19 having all these unmasked restaurant, bar 10/22/2020 11:40 AM
patrons and tourists sitting on the sidewalk tables, walking around maskless and w/ minimal
social distancing. The City should comply with CDC and State of California mandates. Open
up those blocks, tighten the regulations on the involved businesses please.
118 1 think they should permanently close this 2 blocks. 10/22/2020 11:38 AM
119 The closure seems like it is only for food and ALCOHOL/DRINKING. Keeps people lingering 10/22/2020 11:36 AM
instead of moving. I.E. I feel unsafe due to the pandemic
120 1 love it and I hope it stays like that forever 10/22/2020 11:32 AM
121 Main St is not built for a permanate closure as there are too many improvements that need to 10/22/2020 11:29 AM
be made to do so. The businesses has expressed time and again that they DO NOT WANT IT
CLOSED and there is no replacement parking for the 83 spaces that are lost with a closure. I
do not own a business on Main st and I have lived in HB for 57 years and I remember this
question being brought up numerous times in the past and it gets shot down even time
122 1 think the closure of main street has created a great atphosphere with the outdoor dining. Add 10/22/2020 11:29 AM
some live performers and you have the best surf city in the world which will atract more
customers!
123 1 have not talked to the business owners that are in those blocks. I would support the majority 10/22/2020 11:29 AM
decision from them.
124 1 think it will add a different atmosphere if we close it permanently it would make it a fun and 10/22/2020 11:27 AM
open marketplace could add more street vendors etc I miss the Tuesday night marketplace the
way it was I think we could do more if that if you shut down Main Street
125 Closing Main Street adds to the atmosphere of downtown and creates a destination for people 10/22/2020 11:22 AM
to go and hang out-and therefore spend money. Without the closure, people will return to only
coming downtown to go to one specific business and then leave.
126 1 think the absence of vehicle traffic makes Main Street nicer, safer, and more attractive for 10/22/2020 11:21 AM
patrons to visit. Additionally, I think it helps Main Street's small businesses more competitive
against Pacific City's walking mall. It was the best thing to come out of the Pandemic -let
keep the change.
127 The closed blocks definitely make the area more"pedestrian friendly". We support their 10/22/2020 11:20 AM
permanent closure. There is plenty of parking in the nearby parking facilities.
128 Unfortunately since the street closure more homeless and drug addicts are there. Bring back 10/22/2020 11:16 AM
Tuesday night vendors
129 Need to have more of a police presence on main downtown. 10/22/2020 11:16 AM
130 1 love having all traffic off Main Street. It is so much more pedestrian friendly...it makes it feel 10/22/2020 11:15 AM
like a street fair all the time. I believe it attracts more tourists too!!
131 This should have been done years ago 10/22/2020 11:11 AM
132 During this Covid pandemic that is still rampant and could go back into a red zone If we are not 10/22/2020 11:11 AM
careful...It is vital right now to have these streets closed for all small businesses.
133 Until you clean up downtown, there is nothing you can do to improve the atmosphere. 10/22/2020 11:10 AM
Homeless and drug addicts crapping and urinating while trying to enjoy dinner. Such ambiance.
134 Closing the streets makes it so more people can congregate and spread covid. Open the 10/22/2020 11:10 AM
streets so there are less people to spread this killing disease
_.. -.
135 Closing to vehicle traffic creates a nice promenade. Gotta be good for business once we get 10/22/2020 11:08 AM
past the pandemic restrictions.
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136 Make it permanent and then invest in hardscape/landscape to turn it into a truly pedestrian 10/22/2020 11:07 AM
centered venue.
137 The drive down Main Street is one of the most iconic and memorable ones on the west coast. 1 10/22/2020 11:04 AM
miss it, and hope to see it return. HB has a very strong car culture, and that goes away with
the closure of Main Street. Not to mention the HB 4th of July Parade. What then?
138 Since dining in is so restrictive (25% capacity), restaurants need to be able to have increase 10/22/2020 11:00 AM
outside dining capacity.
139 Enjoy Main Street more without vehicles. 10/22/2020 10:59 AM
140 The closure of the streets doing the unprecedented times we are experiencing will help support 10/22/2020 10:57 AM
that outside safety is a great alternative to keep enjoying a active lifestyle .
141 My household feels that he restaurants need all the help from the community now. The city 10/22/2020 10:57 AM
should continue to work together for the revenue to get into the business and then to the
governments that also need the money.
142 The reason for supporting closure is the restaurants can have more outdoor areas. 10/22/2020 10:57 AM
143 I think whatever we can do to help these businesses is essential. Even if things ever get back 10/22/2020 10:57 AM
to"normal" I still think it's a good idea to keep Main Street closed to vehicle traffic. It
discourages "cruising"and safer for pedestrians.
144 Should have been done years ago 10/22/2020 10:50 AM
145 We have very much enjoyed outside dining without the parade of cars going down main st.! 10/22/2020 10:49 AM
However, we would like to see bikers/skateboarder riders walking them rather them riding them!
146 The decision belongs 100%to the business owners who will be affected by any continued 10/22/2020 10:48 AM
closure. This includes all retail servicing business owners, not just the ones on the 2nd and 3rd
blocks.
147 1 also believe that the first block on Main st. should be closed like it was on the old days of the 10/22/2020 10:48 AM
Tuesday night farmers market. There is no need to have traffic on any of the three blocks. I
know some of the classic car owners love to come down and show Off their cars but without
catalytic converter's exhaust is a bit toxic and carries up the block. They can get their same
thrill going up and down PCH. This would be safer for pedestrians also.
148 We enjoy coming to a farmers market large with no traffic! Thanks 10/22/2020 10:43 AM
149 1 would like Main Street to be closed from Orange to PCH. 10/22/2020 10:43 AM
150 1 think the closure creates a safer more intimate environment for the pedestrians of down town, 10/22/2020 10:43 AM
which in turn generates a larger draw and more commerce. I'm all for the closure of both
blocks. The Various parking structures located in close vicinity to Main Street provide ample
parking
151 We need traffic back 10/22/2020 10:42 AM
152 Its too crowded, it's unappealing, I used to go downtown all the time and I havent been in 10/22/2020 10:42 AM
months. There is also a classic car culture that families and tourists absolutely love. 1 100%
oppose closing permamently
153 We rarely go to downtown HB. We have no opinion about closing Main Street for 2 blocks, but 10/22/2020 10:42 AM
would favor it if closure provided improved safety for residents and businesses.
154 It's been great!.........Let it ride! 10/22/2020 10:40 AM
155 As soon as health dictates allow indoor dining, we need to reopen Main to parking to support 10/22/2020 10:39 AM
non-restaurant businesses.
156 Much of the outdoor dining is well managed and enhances the downtown experience. However, 10/22/2020 10:34 AM
social distancing requirements are not well enforced by some of the establishments which
causes significant concern for public safety.
157 1 think having more outdoor dining on Mainstreet is a positive thing for our community,very 10/22/2020 10:34 AM
much of in favor keeping it in place.
158 Close the whole street down. From pch to frankfurt 10/22/2020 10:33 AM
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159 We really like having more outdoor seating on Main St., we hope the closure of the 2nd &3rd 10/22/2020 10:33 AM
blocks continue.
160 The closures to Main Street for 2nd and 3rd streets are THE BEST AND BY FAR THE 10/22/2020 10:29 AM
COOLEST THING to happen to Downtown. My husband and I talk about it all the time, it's
awesome for downtown, makes it so much better and Surf City vibes even more. Remember
driving through those two blocks?! That honestly sucked and made residents avoid the area.
...Unsafe drivers, pedestrians just cutting off cars at anytime, super slow driving, long stops
with people polluting the air with so much exhaust from being stopped waiting to drive, etc!!
This is awesome, I was going to send the city and email about it! PLEASE, don't open them
back up, EVERYONE LOVES the new set up!! So much safer in so many ways with no cars
and all that for everyone!! Beach and Surf City bliss!
161 Please keep this going-it's so much nicer-we should make this permanent! 10/22/2020 10:28 AM
162 It's been great! Close it permanently 0...great for restaurants &surf shops still get their drive& 10/22/2020 10:28 AM
park traffic
163 The street closure has allowed my family to eat at numerous restaurants located on Main 10/22/2020 10:28 AM
Street.
164 1 also believe you should close the first block so traffic doesn't come off of PCH and create 10/22/2020 10:28 AM
traffic jams. Pedestrian traffic always blocks that first intersection from cars heading up from
PCH and inevitably stops traffic.
165 Support small business owner on main Street love it 10/22/2020 10:27 AM
166 Downtown seems tacky and slightly dangerous. The two times we have gone downtown 10/22/2020 10:26 AM
recently we were surrounded by tough looking people. We are older and a little afraid. Would
love to sit and eat happily like"days of yor". How can it be spiffed up a little? Do love HB!
167 COVID 19 will be with us for many more months. The more healthy, inviting and unique 10/22/2020 10:25 AM
experiences that downtown HB business offers both residents and visitors will be what
sustains these struggling businesses. If we go back to the way it was, and COVID numbers
are still above the minimums to go to the 100% open for inside dining, the even more
businesses will close. Our businesses need to offer incredibly creative experiences within their
exterior footprints. Just look at the Haunted Carwash experience in HB. It was featured in the
OC Register this week and we hear that they are almost sold out of tickets. If I owned a
business downtown, that's the kind of thinking that one needs to have to make it through the
COVID Winter of 2021.
168 Weather permitting outdoor dining is awesome! Especially when the COVID19 pandemic has 10/22/2020 10:24 AM
strictly limited our restaurants from utilizing their indoor space...
169 No one wants to ho down there until the homeless are cleared off the streets! I have not gone 10/22/2020 10:24 AM
downtown because of the pandemic. However, I think it's excellent to eat in the street and
allow pedestrians and bikes on the 2nd and 3rd blocks for summer months! Maybe open up to
traffic in November through March and then close for special occasions? Biggest problem is
the number of people calling the brick planters home. And a toilet. Gross.
170 With the exception of 2 business owners in the 300 block of Main Street, I have not heard from 10/22/2020 10:22 AM
a single person who does love the closure of main street and hope it remains closed
171 Strongly agree that the vehicle traffic shouldn't be on main street anymore. 10/22/2020 10:22 AM
172 1 think as long everyone wears a face mask and keep their 6 ft apart I think we are okay going 10/22/2020 10:21 AM
back to normal I hope.
173 Restaurants and retail face continued and perhaps more strict guidelines for the foreseeable 10/22/2020 10:21 AM
future. Businesses need the ability to operate outside. Guests are more comfortable shopping
and dining outside. I for one would love to see the city support a permanent closure of
downtown Main Street. Cobblestone roads, enhanced lamp posts, fountains, etc etc. . In
addition, I'd strongly recommend everyone to consider HB downtown as ONE downtown and
not subdivide the management of the 3 blocks. For instance closing 2nd block and opening 3rd
block would be devastating to 3rd block businesses. And the downtown loses the synergy of
having both Blocks closed. Thank you Jim Hall Surf City Ale House
174 A few restaurants are not adhering to the Covid 19 protocols ?? 10/22/2020 10:19 AM
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175 OPEN UP BEFORE THANKSGIVING. it has brought back a sense of HB community& kept 10/22/2020 10:17 AM
most of the riff raft away. I'm thankful the stores are able to be open&should continue
DESPITE what Gestapo Gavin says. my suggestion is to keep it as is until after the election
but OPEN UP BEFORE THANKSGIVING.
176 People need to wear masks! 10/22/2020 10:17 AM
177 Get rid of the homeless and the meth heads that hangout down there. It's why I don't go 10/22/2020 10:17 AM
downtown Anymore haven't been to the sugar shack in years! Miss HB being a sleepy lil
beach town
178 1 love having no vehicles passing by while I eat and shop. No more exhaust smells, loud 10/22/2020 10:17 AM
exhaust systems, or revving engines. I would suggest closing the first block too.
179 We haven't been near main st. In ages so we don't know what's going on with closures. Imo, if 10/22/2020 10:16 AM
you could engineer a change for traffic flow, parking space, etc., It would be great to remodel
main st. From pch to a couple blocks in to make it pedestrian only, like the Grove shopping
mall in LA. The pedestrian and vehicle gridlock at the four way stops is a waste of time. Sitting
outside an eatery and having noisy motorcycles and cars feet away is not pleasant. With call
vid and new efforts to eat outside nows a good time to redesign main street for pedestrians
only
180 Keep Main closed from cars for safe walking, biking and skating! Give the restaurants more 10/22/2020 10:16 AM
outside seating to stay in business and keep Huntington Great!
181 Please make the closing of Main St permanent. This has been an issue the City has deferred 10/22/2020 10:16 AM
for too long. Turn the 3 blocks of Main St into a pedestrian zone.
182 City should spend some money to make the area look a little more uniform. Looks a little hokie 10/22/2020 10:16 AM
now.
183 None 10/22/2020 10:14 AM
184 1 have always believed Main Street should be closed to traffic. As to whether or not I feel safe 10/22/2020 10:14 AM
during Covid anywhere in Huntington Beach, sadly the answer to that is a big fat no
185 1 think it is much better to have 2nd & 3rd Block of HB Main St closed for traffic, especially 10/22/2020 10:13 AM
with Cafes and Eateries out in the open!!!!
186 Here is a chance to make a nice park like setting in downtown. I say yes 10/22/2020 10:11 AM
187 1 only support the permanent road closures of downtown if it feels safe and clean. 10/22/2020 10:09 AM
188 We love the Main street closure. We'd like to see it stay permanently. 10/22/2020 10:07 AM
189 1 would love to see more consistency/nicer looking outdoor seating. It's a bit of a hodge podge 10/22/2020 10:05 AM
right now. And a nicer barrier where the street is closed. But overall I really like the pedestrian
zone and would like to see it become permanent.
190 1 think it would be great if the first block was blocked off as well making it a completely 10/22/2020 10:04 AM
pedestrian area
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Q2 I have spent more time Downtown due to the block closures on Main
Street.
Answered: 427 Skipped: 63
,oree
Disagree
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 700/6 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Agree 67.68% 289
Disagree 32.32% 138
TOTAL 427
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Q3 I support a continued closure to vehicle traffic for the 2nd block of Main
Street.
Answered: 478 Skipped: 12
�.gree
Disagree
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 701' 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Agree 85.56°/b 409
Disagree 14.440% 69
Total Respondents: 478
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Q4 I support a continued closure to vehicle traffic for the 3rd Block of Main
Street.
Answered: 478 Skipped: 12
Agree
Disagree
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 700% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Agree 79.08% 378
Disagree 20.92% 100
Total Respondents: 478
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Q5 I do not support any closures to vehicle traffic for Main Street.
Answered: 458 Skipped: 32
Agree
Disagree
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Agree 11.14% 51
Disagree 88.86% 407
Total Respondents: 458
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Avila's El Ranchito
1. Has your business been positively or negatively affected by the closure? positive. Sales are up about
30%
2. Do you support a continuation of the closure of the 3rd block of Main Street?yes
3.To what date or time frame would you like to see the closure extended?we would love a Main Street
front patio permanently
4.Are you open to exploring seasonal closures?Would you invest or reinvest in an outdoor space for
seasonal closures?yes,we could do this every summer.
5. Do your answers change if the 2nd block remains closed? no
6. Are there other options you would like explored?We wouldn't mind opening the 3rd block to drive
through traffic, and letting cars park in front of our neighbors businesses.All we would need are 3-4
parking spots directly in front the of the restaurant.This could make the businesses happy and keep the
outdoor dining for us. We would make sure appropriate measures are taken to ensure customer safety
from drive through traffic. Seal Beach Main St did this and it worked out great for them.
Maribel Avila Ley
Avila's El Ranchito
Corona del Mar, Newport Beach & Huntington Beach
www.avilaselranchito.com
Jim Hall
Surf City Ale House
714-403-5857 1 jim@surfcityalehouse.com
1 Our business has been positively affected by the closure. Guests love it! We are busy on Main street
and extended patio during key business times.
2. 1 do support a continuation of the closure of 3rd block and 2nd block. More importantly, I support the
closure of the Our Downtown Streets.
3. 1 would like to see the street closure extended until COVID 19 restrictions are lifted.
4. 1 am open to exploring seasonal closures. I would invest in an outdoor space for seasonal closures.
5. My answers are the same if 2nd block remains closed. However, if 3rd block is opened for vehicular
traffic, we will need to open 2nd block. Otherwise the 3rd block is at a huge disadvantage to the 2nd
block. (foot traffic patterns alter dramatically when 3rd block is open for vehicular traffic and 2nd block
is closed to vehicular traffic)
6. We should conduct a feasibility survey to see if closing downtown streets permanently is a good idea
for businesses, community and revenues. The community is overwhelmingly in favor of keeping 3rd and
2nd block closed forever. In addition, the city should invest funds to make downtown vibrant. The City
of HB's heart is....The Downtown. Need to maintain the infrastructure, enhance the streets, sidewalk,
curb appeal. Need to create a safe with high visibility police and security presence. We need to find a
place for the homeless that are a danger to themselves or others. Need to find a place for homeless
that have habitually alcohol or drug violations in public. We need to create pandemic compliant
community based events on a recurring basis.
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Model Citizen
Questions:
1. Has your business been positively or negatively affected by the closure?
Although I have put my best foot forward, I have been unable to attain last years figures.August down
24%, September down 8%and October projects to have a 35+% decrease.As you know, I built out a
patio and have hosted fundraisers, pop-ups and vendor events in the space. I have also utilized the Post
office activation.The BID has done a wonderful job in creating relationships and attempting to drive
more business to the 3rd block. It is difficult to build synergy when the block does not work together.
2. Do you support a continuation of the closure of the 3rd block of Main Street?
I have always been honest with the fact that I would like the street open to traffic. I will however
continue to support the community and my fellow business owners.
3.To what date or time frame would you like to see the closure extended? NA
4.Are you open to exploring seasonal closures? Would you invest or reinvest in an outdoor space for
seasonal closures?
Yes and Yes.
5. Do your answers change if the 2nd block remains closed?
no
6. Are there other options you would like explored?
Nothing would make me happier then to see all parties happy. I would love for the street to open and
allow my neighbors to maintain their patios if they so wish.Winter is upon us and how likely is it that
people will want to sit out in the cold and eat?
Thank you for your time,
Sandra Schulz-Taylor
Model Citizen
Huntington Beach Realty
#1. Very negatively affected. Our Walk-Ins have been drastically reduced.
#2. Absolutely NOT!
#3 10/30/2020 at S:OOpm
#4 No and No! We lost our summer sales and now it is winter time.
#5 No not really. The second block of Main Street should be open to 2 way traffic also!
#6 Yes... OPEN MAIN STREET TOMORROW TO TWO WAY TRAFFIC!
Bob Bolen
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Dare Me Bikini—Tanya Brown
1. 100 percent
2.Absolutely not !
3. Opened Today
4. No not at all. And I would not reinvest.
5. No Thank you please open our street it's the reason I Chose this location.
John Tillotson's/JT Development/Plaza Almeria reply to the questions:
1. Positive
2. Yes
3. Permanent
4. Yes, but prefer permanent
5. No
6. No
Dash of Sass—Natalie Sussman
1. Defiantly has been negative. I was during much better reopening without the street being closed.
Days are much slower and foot traffic is much different. I have barley seen most of my regulars which
are my big spenders.
2. 1 do not want the street to be closed, it is not good for business.
3. 1 would like to have it open for the holidays, it would make sense considering there is more retailers
then restaurants and holiday is one of the better seasons and we need it. Most people rely on summer
and holiday season and we already lost a big chunk of summer season.
4. 1 am not super for seasonal closures, it will just be reoccurring problems that we already have.We
have a patio space and it doesn't bring in enough traction.
5. rather have all streets open, but at least the 3rd. I think it needs to be priority.
6. Open the street do the popups with restaurants on the side where there is no parking if you really
need to have extra patio room for restaurants.
Surf City Skate—Toni Edwards
1. Has your business been positively or negatively affected by the closure? NEGATIVELY
2. Do you support a continuation of the closure of the 3rd block of Main Street? NO
3.To what date or time frame would you like to see the closure extended?
4. Are you open to exploring seasonal closures?Would you invest or reinvest in an outdoor space for
seasonal closures? NO
5. Do your answers change if the 2nd block remains closed? NO
6.Are there other options you would like explored? NO
HBBC—Jason Hilbert
1. Has your business been positively or negatively affected by the closure?
Negatively
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2. Do you support a continuation of the closure of the 3rd block of Main Street?
No. I do not support any closure of Main Street
3.To what date or time frame would you like to see the closure extended?
Open entire street at end of current term.
4.Are you open to exploring seasonal closures?Would you invest or reinvest in an outdoor space for
seasonal closures?
I am willing to listen but do not support any closure at this time.
5. Do your answers change if the 2nd block remains closed?
I do not support any long term closure besides special events.
6. Are there other options you would like explored?
Expanding outdoor dining on westside of second block to accommodate restaurants while leaving entire
street open to traffic.
Jason Hilbert
President
Rockin Fig Surf HQ
1. It has been good on the weekends and slow on the weekdays.
2. No, only if they open traffic and still let some vendors out that want to be.
3. No extension unless opened to cars and businesses like Seal Beach.
4. Am open to possible partial closure once again with traffic and merchants.
5. No
6. Yes,traffic and merchants out there like Seal Beach. Street closure special events as long as they
are good ones.
Main Street Wine Company
1. My business, Main Street Wine Co, has been positively affected because of the closure. Not only
that, the closure of Main St is the only reason that I am still in business today. I could not pay all
my bills and rent because of the lack of business and the guidelines that we had to follow. Now,
we are doing more business that the pre-covid days.As for customers, I have only heard positive
comments about the closure as they love the outdoor dining experience.
2. Yes I support the continuation of the closure and hope that our city leaders decide to close it
permanently as do my customers.
3. As I had wrote previously, I hope it is a permanent closure. Many other cities have successfully
implemented these closures and have seen an increase in business. Customers continually
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comment that they enjoy not having loud vehicle traffic going by while enjoying the outdoors
and they feel safer.
4. 1 am open to anything to give it a try, but my real hope is that we keep it a permanent closure.
Southern California weather is so mild that the outdoor dining can be utilized most of the time,
especially when we make patio heaters available to our guests.
5. No, but I truly hope it remains closed as well.The 2 blocks closed tends to draw more people in
my opinion.
6. 1 would like to see the city make the closure permanently and invest some money in the
beautification of the 2 blocks with some planters/trees to make it look more inviting. In the
summertime and weekends perhaps provide a free shuttle service as they have done before but
just for downtown.
Dann Bean
Owner
Main Street Wine Company
301 Main Street Suite 105
Indarra Modern Indian Cuisine
> 1. Has your business been positively or negatively affected by the closure?
We saw August month do well, however since then the business is negatively impacted.
>2. Do you support a continuation of the closure of the 3rd block of Main Street?
No, do not support continuation of closure of 3rd block of Main Street.
>3.To what date or time frame would you like to see the closure extended?
N/A
>4. Are you open to exploring seasonal closures?Would you invest or reinvest in an outdoor space for
seasonal closures?
No
> 5. Do your answers change if the 2nd block remains closed?
No
> 6. Are there other options you would like explored?
N/A
Savitur Badhwar, Owner
Sushi on Fire
1. Our businesses have been positively affected by the closure.
2. We support a continuation of the closure of 3rd block of Main Street.
3. As long as possible -we don't have a time frame in mind for the extension of the closure but longer
is better for every business.
4.The running of our businesses are not impacted by season. We would be open to exploring
seasonal closures and would invest in outdoor space.
5. Our answers do not change if the 2nd block remains closed.
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6. We don't have any other options in mind right now we'd like to explore.
Thankyou
Michelle Pana
Sushi on Fire, Shabu on Fire
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Answer:Yes on 100%
2. To what date or time frame would you like to see the closure extended?
Answer: We would love to see it permanently.
3. Has your business been positively or negatively affected by the closure?
Answer: It's been a positive experience as people hear about it we are getting more traffic and feeling
comfortable to return to Main Street.
Would love to see that the barriers be removed because it does not give it an appealing look so it
doesn't look like a construction area. Nicer looking barriers.
Best,
Luis Lopez
Shop Owner I Barber
Orange County Barbers Parlor
417 Main St+102, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Robert Koury
Best Thing that has ever Happen. Outside Dinning
And the customers really love it. Should be made permanent.
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Switzer, Donna
From: susie smith <makinwavessalon@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 12:28 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: 3rd block street closure SUPPLEMENTAL
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From: Susanna Smith<makinwavessalon@yahoo.com>
Date: November 16, 2020 at 12:24:54 PM PST
To: city.council@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: 3rd block street closure
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From: susie smith<makinwavessalon@yahoo.com>
Date: November 16, 2020 at 9:08:10 AM PST
To: "makinwavessalon@yahoo.com" <makinwavessalon@yahoo.com>
Subject: 3rd block street closure
The third block of Main Street closure is detrimental to the vitality of the
businesses that are not restaurants on this block. We have had several promotions
and marketing events and nothing has worked to bring the business we've lost
back. As you know, each block of Main Street is built completely differently. The
third block of Main Street relies on vehicular traffic to survive. We need these
roadblocks that make us look like we are out of business removed immediately.
There are now three streets in down town that have outside street dining and the
street is open to vehicles. The same is also being done on Main Street in Garden
Grove, Main Street in Seal beach, and in Belmont shore in Long Beach. I have
attached photos of these areas for your reference to this email. Please vote tonight
to open Main Street third block to vehicular traffic immediately. Our future
depends on it. There is no reason this street should be closed to cars. In downtown
5th street is open and Cruisers has street dining with cars driving by. On the 1 st
block of Main Wahoos has street dining and the street is open. On Walnut
Gallagher's& Boat House are dining in the street and cars are driving through.
Also, please note that the kiosks across the street from my business are not all
being utilized. At least four of them have not been open one time the entire
summer. These can definitely be relocated to allow for more outside dining on
that side of the street as well as using the fire zone. That way they have room for
everyone including drive-through traffic. The kiosks are not a valid reason to
close the 3rd block of Main Street to vehicular traffic. Please note the businesses
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on my side of the street have not been approached by the BID board of directors
to discuss this situation. There was a small email survey that Is not valid in my
opinion as the BID does not have a valid email database. If you choose to use this
Survey to influence your vote in anyway please determine how many people it
was sent to you and how many people replied before you do. Thank you for your
consideration andl would appreciate a response to my email so I know it has been
received.
Thankyou,
Susie Smith
Makin Waves Salon
320 Main Street
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