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City Council/Public Financing Authority Regular Meeting;
Special Meetings of the Housing Authority and Successor Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday , January 19, 2021
6:00 PM -Virtual Meeting
Huntington Beach , California 92648
A video recording of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas/
6:00 PM -VIRTUALLY HOSTED VIA ZOOM WEBINAR ID 971 5413 0528.
CALLED TO ORDER THE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR
MEETING, AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH -6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Peterson , Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Councilmember Moser
INVOCATION
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation , the City does not intend to proselytize or advance any faith or
belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious bel ief or fo rm of
invocation.
1. 21-055 Deacon Matt Calabrese of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church and member of
the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
2. 21 -045 Mayor Carr presented a video describing the operations of the Huntington Beach
Navigation Center by Mercy House
Mayor Carr encouraged people to go to www.HBHomelessSolutions.com which includes resources for
homeless individuals as well as residents and property owne rs. This site has all of the information
pertaining to the Navigation Center whether your interest is accessing services or offering
assistance. Mayor Carr thanked everyone who is involved in the effort to provide shelter and services
for those in greatest need within the community.
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3. 21-046 Mayor Carr accepted the Best Public-Private Partnership Award for the OneHB
Small Business Program from the Orange County Business Council
Mayor Carr recognized the OneHB Business Support campaign and a culmination of the City's effort to
assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Through a partnership between philanthropy and
community support, funds are raised to provide $5 ,000 micro grants to help small businesses keep their
doors open and local residents employed . Conner Medina, Government Affairs Manager, Orange
County Business Council (OCBC), stated that this award recognizes visionary leaders and dedicated
staff for their accomplishments in providing small business support.
4. 21-043 Mayor Carr presented the Mayor's HB Excellence Award to Heather Dodd, Office
Assistant II, Community and Library Services Department
Mayor Carr explained that HB Mayor's Excellence Award recipients are selected by their peers, and
introduced Randy Pesqueira , Senior Supervisor, to congratulate Heather Dodd for receiving th is
recognition . Mr. Pesqueira shared that Ms . Dodd is someone who speaks in kindness and
compassion, and was instrumental in coming up with creative ways to maintain contact with the
community's senior citizens when the Senior Center had to be closed last March . Her efforts resulted in
the "Senior Center in a Box" program that provides items for assorted activities that can be done at
home. When the program started there were approximately 200 people driving through to pick up a
box, and by December, they needed 400 boxes to meet the demand for this very popular
program . Heather was described as exceptionally organized , and instrumental in leading the program
that helps so many of the seniors living alone in isolation during this time of COVID-19.
Heather expressed her appreciation for the acknowledgement, and thanked her team of co-workers for
their support for a project idea that required a lot of "above and beyond" extra effort from everyone.
Mayor Carr thanked Heather for being a sh ining example of what makes the Senior Center outstanding
and finding unique ways to provide services in safe and comforting ways .
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
#6. (21-049) PowerPoint communication entitled COVID-19 Update submitted by City Manager,
Oliver Chi.
#6. (21-049) My HB Comment , including the "Mask Use in the Context of COVID-19" Interim
guidance guide authored by the World Health Organization, received from Burton Tarvin .
Consent Calendar
#8. (20 -2115) Memo submitted by City Clerk, Robin Estan islau amending the December 21 , 2020
minutes.
#18. (20-2116) Thirty-three (33) emails regarding the adoption of Ordinance No . 4224 amending the
HBMC by adding Chapter 5.120 (Short-Term Rentals) from :
Albert Levassiur Kathryn Levassiur Bianca Ung
Mirta Seitz
Diann Davisson
Richard Rule
Scott B .
Tony Diaz
Waltraud Mattern
Lauren T.
Linda Kalicki
Doran Solis
Pat & Shelley Love
Councilmember Items
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Steve Carlson
Kevin Plummer
Maegan Rule
Jacob Canter
Judy Jew
Joseph Anello
Jay C .
Julie Kimmel
Mike Hermanns
Donald Dupuy
Sail Inc. (2)
Dru Kitchen
Manny Moreno
Andre Valdez
Rookie K.
Danielle W.
Anonymous (2)
Jesse Rocco
#22. (21 -060) A letter regarding the proposed change to the City Council Meeting days received from
Amory Hanson.
#23. (21-059) An email regarding the reaffirming of the City's commitment to the Declaration of Policy
About Human Dignity received from Mary Adams Urashima.
#24 (21-057) Letter from State Senator, California District 34, Thomas J . Um berg regarding the
proposed condemnation of violence at the U.S. Capitol , and of the affirmation of the
City's commitment to American Democratic Principles and Practices.
#24. (21-057) Seventeen (17) emails regarding the proposed condemnation of violence at the U.S.
Capitol, and of the affirmation of the City's commitment to American Democratic
Principles and Practices received from:
Alison Tovar
Sean Patrick Small
Rebecca Spongberg
Mary Adams Urashima
Bonn~Gruttadauria
Janice Janssen Orecchia
Connie Garver & Mark Hutchinson
Connie Boardman
Natalie Elder
Regina Magee
Janet Michels
Linda K. Law
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit) -27 Speakers via Zoom
Megan Blash
Kathleen Brown
Craig Framptom
Zeta Heiter
Cindy Perz
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.
Galen Pickett was called to speak and commended Council for Councilmember Items No. 23 (21-059)
regarding reaffirming the City's commitment to the Declaration of Policy About Human Dignity, and No.
24 (21-057) condemning the seditious acts of violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 , 2021.
(00:24:39)
Dale Martinez, a long-time resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her support
for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-059) regarding reaffirming the City's commitment to the Declaration
of Policy About Human Dignity, suggested that some of the words could be updated, and requested
that the Council consider no longer allowing Civil War re-enactments in public parks or places . Ms.
Martinez also thanked Mr. Chris Epting for his local historical videos. (00:26:43)
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Oscar Rodriguez, a life-long resident of Huntington Beach and Co-Founder of Oak View ComUNIDAD,
was called to speak and shared some of ComUNIDAD's recent activities to improve the quality of life in
Oak View as well as surrounding residents in need . He requested Council's assistance in meeting
some of the Oak View COVID-19 challenges including testing and vaccine resource information in
Spanish, as well as technological assistance for downloading apps . (00:31 :06)
Debbi Parrott was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No . 24 (21-057)
condemning the seditious acts of violence at the U. S. Capitol on January 6 , 2021, and shared her
opinions on the recent public actions of Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (00:34:23)
Caller #999, Christopher Lundgren, a 45-year resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and
stated his support for Consent Calendar Item No. 18 (20-2116) to adopt Ordinance No. 4224 regarding
Short-Term Rentals , and asked for modification of Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the
Magnolia Tank Farm by not approving the luxury hotel and requiring more affordable housing .
(00:35:35)
Libby Frolichman was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Items No . 23 (21-059)
regarding reaffirming the City's commitment to the Declaration of Policy About Human Dignity, and No.
24 (21-057) condemning the seditious acts of violence at the U. S. Capitol on January 6 , 2021. For
Councilmember Item No. 22 (21 -060), Libby suggested that if Council meeting dates are changed , they
be moved to the second and fourth, rather than first and third, Tuesday of each month . (00:37:21)
Oscar Carrillo, a resident on Newland Street, was called to speak and shared his dismay at suddenly
finding the curb painted red, without any notice, at the front of his home and shared some of the issues
this has created. Mayor Carr asked that he send her an email for follow-up. (00 :38:33)
Louise Burke was called to speak and stated her support for Consent Calendar Item No. 18 (20-2116)
regarding adopting Ordinance No . 4224 and Short-Term Rentals. (00:42 :03)
Ian Fletcher was called to speak and stated his support for Consent Calendar Item No. 18 (20-2116)
regarding adopting Ordinance No . 4224 and Short-Term Rentals. (00 :43 :29)
Nancy Buchoz, a long-time resident of Southeast Huntington Beach , was called to speak and shared
her opposition and opinions on Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank
Farm . (00 :44:54)
Danielle Wilson, Unite Here Local 11 Hotel Workers Union, was called to speak and stated support for
Consent Calendar Item No. 18 (20-2116) regarding adopting Ordinance No . 4224 and Short-Term
Rentals. (00:48:06)
Senorina Estrada, Unite Here Local 11 Hotel Workers Union, was called to speak and stated her
support for Consent Calendar Item No. 18 (20-2116) regarding adopting Ordinance No . 4224 and
Short-Term Rentals. (00:48:57)
Caller #056, Kelly Kelly , a resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No. 24 (21-057) condemning the seditious acts of violence at the U . S. Capitol on
January 6, 2021 , and shared her opinions on recent public actions of Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (00:49 :25)
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Kathryn Levassiur, long-time Huntington Beach resident and Founder of Huntington Beach Short-Term
Rental (STR) Alliance, was called to speak, and stated the Alliance's request that no action be taken on
Consent Calendar Item No . 18 (20-2116) regarding adoption of Ordinance No. 4224 and Short-Term
Rentals to allow time for additional considerations . (00:52 :01)
Caller #951 , a short-term, whole-home, un-hosted rental owner in Huntington Beach, was called to
speak and asked Council to delay action on Consent Calendar Item No. 18 (20-2116) until all existing
hosts are provided an opportunity to obtain an Short-Term Rental permit. (00:55 :33)
Eric Silkenson was called to speak and shared his opinions on allowing Federal Agents to arrest people
in Huntington Beach; as a teacher at Edison High School in the Magnolia Tank Farm neighborhood ,
stated his opposition to Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm re-
zoning effort; and stated support for Councilmember Item No. 22 (21-060) to consider changing City
Council meeting days to Tuesday . Mr. Silkenson also shared his opinions on the recent actions of
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (00:58:05)
Amory Hanson, a Candidate for City Council in 2022 and member of the Huntington Beach Historic
Resources Board , was called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No . 22 (21-
060) to consider changing City Council meeting days to Tuesday. Mr. Hanson also requested that this
meeting be adjourned in memory of recently deceased W . Russell Paxson who served two non-
consecutive terms as Scout Master for Huntington Beach Troop 1, was a WWII Veteran, and Former
Member of the Huntington Beach Independence Day Board and positively impacted many people.
(01 :00 :03)
Bill Erickson , a resident of Huntington Beach since 1982, was called to speak and stated his support for
Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm. (01 :02:09)
Jaime Gomez, a resident of Costa Mesa, was called to speak and stated his support for Consent
Calendar Item No . 18 (20-2116) regarding Short-Term Rentals , and opposition to the luxury hotel
component for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm . (01 :04:32)
Kevin , a life-long resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated his support for Public
Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm . (01 :05:46)
David Girty, an 8-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his support for
Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm . (01 :07:39)
Caller #024 , Project Director for Orange County Environmental Justice, was called to speak and
recommended that the City Council not move forward with Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172)
regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because in their opinion , the Environmental Impact Report is not
complete. (01: 10:25)
Victor Valladares, life-long resident of Huntington Beach and Co-Founder of Oak View ComuNIDAD,
was called to speak and shared projects the community has provided since the COVID-19 pandemic
started to assist residents . Mr. Valladares requested the City's cooperation to get more resources for
the Oak View community especially related to vaccines . Mr. Valladares also shared his opinions
related to recent public actions of Mayor Pro Tern. (01: 11 :28)
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Jonah Breslau , Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE), was called to speak and stated
support for Consent Ca lendar Item No. 18 (20-2116) regarding Short-Term Rentals. (01 :14:16)
Dennis Lorton , a li fe-long res ident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated his support for
Public Hearing It em No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm . (01 :15:23)
Nicholas Stemper, a Huntington Beach home owner, was called to speak and stated his support for
Consent Calendar Item No. 18 (20-2116) regarding Short-Term Rentals . (01 : 18:56)
Tony Bisson, a resident in Southeast Huntington Beach, adjacent to LaBard Park, was called to speak
and stated that removal of the parking area and court fence with the recent park renovations has
negatively impacted the noise level in his home. He requested that at least minimum hours of
operation should be posted to prevent use of the facil ities before 7 a.m . or after 9 p.m ., and that the
lights go off at 9 p .m . rather than 10 p.m . (01 :22 :08)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE -APPOINTMENTS -LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Peterson reported that he is releasing Nancy Buchoz from the Citizen's Infrastructure
Advisory Board (CIAB).
Councilmember Posey reported attending an Orange County Power Authority Board meeting where
Chief Executive Officer Brian Probolsky and Chief Operating Officer Anton ia Castro-Graham were
hi red . Councilmember Posey t hanked his fellow Council members for agreeing to extend his
representat ive position with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Councilmember Kalmick reported that the Orange County Power Authority Board meeting also
addressed organizational issues, as well as possible policies for adding new cities in the
future. Councilmember Kalmick also reported a meeting with the Huntington Beach Police Managers'
Association , and stated he was sworn in as the Alternate for both the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) and Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD).
Council member Moser reported meeting w ith the Huntington Beach Police Managers' Association ,
attending a Youth Board meeting, participating in a Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID)
meeting , and a meeting of the Human Relat ions Task Force which currently has two openings for which
applications are being accepted from interested residents . Councilmember Moser also announced that
COVID-19 meetings will be provided in Spanish , with the ne xt Spanish Townhall meeting scheduled for
January 28th .
Councilmember Delgleize reported attending an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Board meeting where the new Boa rd members were seated , and an update on the 405 Freeway
Improvement project was provided .
Mayor Carr reported attending a Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID) meeting , a Human
Relations Task Force meet ing , a City Selection meeting of Mayors to elect representatives to serve on
regional boards . Mayor Carr also attended a meeting with State representatives to gain knowledge of
current issues related to the COVID-19 vaccine , and a Virtual Townhall COVID-19 meeting is
scheduled for January 20 which will be taped and available for viewing afterwards .
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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5. 21-048 Ascon Landfill Site Update
City Manager Chi introduced Assistant City Manager Travis Hopkins who presented a PowerPoint
communication entitled : Ascon Landfill Site Update with slides titled: Odor Assessment Field
Inves tigation, Te chnical Advisor, How to Stay Informed, and Questions or Concerns
Councilmember Delgleize and Manager Hopkins discussed that currently there is no date set for
continued remediation on the site as Ascon continues working with the Department of Toxi c
Substances Control (DTSC) and Air Quality Management District (AQMD) for the necessary permits .
6. 21-049 Update of the City COVID-19 Response Plan and Vaccination Update
City Manager Chi and Fire Chief Haberle jointly presented a PowerPoint communication entitled City of
Huntington Beach COV/D-19 Update with slides titled: COVID-19 Situational Overview, COVID-19 US
Totals, Nationwide COVID-19 Metrics 7-day Average Lines, COVID-19 -US Cases by Day, CO VID-19
California Totals, Currently Ho spitalized with COVID-19, Change in Currently Hospitalized: Today vs.
Pre vious Week, COVID-19 Orange County Trends, COVID-19 Orange County Hospital Capacity,
COVID-19 Huntington Beac h Numbers, Situation Summary, Current COVJD-19 Situation for Orange
County, Orange County ICU Status, HBFD EMS Response Impacts, Vaccine Protocols Changing
Daily!, Opera tion Independence, Current Vaccine Eligibility, Vaccine Registration, Virtu al Vaccine Town
Hall Series, and Questions
Mayor Carr, City Manager Chi and Councilmember Moser shared that the January 20th Virtual
Townhall Vaccine meeting can be accessed at bit.ly/hbcovidjan20, and people can subscribe to the
Huntington Beach YouTube channel and then be automatically notified when something new is posted.
7. 21-050 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Appeal Update
City Manager Chi thanked City Attorney Gates and Community Development staff members,
particularly Community Development Associate Planner Nicolle Aube, for their efforts with this appeal
before the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and reported that the City's
current Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) is approx imately 13,300 new un its. Manager
Chi stated that SCAG approved the request of City Attorney Gates for a continuance to January 25,
2021 .
Councilmember Posey and City Manager Chi discussed the potential technical error that SCAG used to
determine the RHNA number for Huntington Beach by defining Beach Boulevard is a high-quality transit
area. If it is determined that Beach Boulevard is not a high-quality transit area, then the Huntington
Beach RHNA number could potentially be reduced by about 3 ,600 units .
C ity Attorney Gates explained that the City is actually challenging the methodology used to determine
RHNA numbers, and presenting facts such as Huntington Beach does not have a job center, or magnet
of attraction, like many other cities do , and that Huntington Beach has 8 miles of coastline with
wetlands and preserves that are protected from development.
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Community Development Director Ursula Luna-Reynosa stated that most cities have appealed their
RHNA numbers on the issue of methodology which is not the purpose of the current regional process ,
but Huntington Beach's appeal focused on a number of City-specific situations for SCAG to consider.
Councilmember Kalmick and Director Luna-Reynosa discussed that if the RHNA number for Huntington
Beach is reduced , SCAG could be expected to provide a re-count for the region .
CONSENT CALENDAR
8. 20-2115 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve and adopt the City Council/Public
Financing Authority regular meeting minutes dated December 21, 2020, as written and on file in the
office of the City Clerk, as amended by Supplemental Communication.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
Peterson , Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
9. 21-008 Conducted Annual Review of the City Code of Ethics
A motion was made by Posey, second Delg leize to direct the City Clerk to record in the official minutes
that the City Code of Ethics was presented to the City Council, City Manager, Chairpersons, and City
Department Directors for their review and distribution as required by Resolution No. 2016-73.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
10 . 20-2091 Received and filed the updated Huntington Beach City Council Manual 2021
digitally compiled to incorporate policy information previously adopted by
resolution
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to receive and file the updated Huntington Beach City
Council Manual 2021.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
11. 21-027 Received and filed a status update on the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) process
A motion was made by Posey , second Delgleize to receive and file the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment process status update.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
Peterson, Kalmick, Ort iz , Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
12. 21 -064 Approved recommendations by Council Liaisons Mayor Carr and Councilmember
Posey to appoint Katherine Elford, Patricia Quintana, and Cindy Vellucci to the
Personnel Commission
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve the appointment of Katherine Elford and
Patricia Quintana for the remainder of the term of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022 , and Cindy
Vellucci for the remainder of the term of July 1, 2019 , through June 30, 2021 , as recommended by the
Council Liaisons to the Personnel Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
Pete rson , Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
13. 21 -029 Adopted Resolution 2021-06 Identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fire
Department Response Away from their Official Duty Station and Assigned to an
Emergency Incident
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to adopt Resolut ion 2021-06 , "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fire Department
Response Away from their Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES : Peterson , Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
NOES : None
14. 21 -031 Adopted Successor Agency Resolution Nos. 2021-01 and 2021-02 approving the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and Administrative Budget for
the Huntington Beach Successor Agency for the period of July 1, 2021, through
June 30, 2022, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 34177 and
related actions
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to adopt Resolution No . 2021 -01 , "A Resolution of the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the
Successor Agency Administrat ive Budget for the Period July 1, 2021 , through June 30, 2022;" and ,
adopt Resolution No . 2021-02, "A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period
July 1, 2021 -June 30 , 2022 ('ROPS 21-22')."
The motion carried by the following vote :
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AYES: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: None
15. 21-028 Approved and authorized execution of Vote Center Entry Permit (License)
Agreements with the County of Orange for use of the Huntington Beach Civic
Center, Huntington Beach Central Library, and Murdy Community Center as Vote
Centers for the March 9, 2021, Special Municipal Election
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
"Vote Center Entry Permit (License) Agreements " with the County of Orange approved as to form by
the City Attorney on the following sites : Huntington Beach Civic Center, Meeting Room B-7 , 2000 Main
Street, Huntington Beach from Thursday , February 25 , 2021 through Wednesday , March 10, 2021 (11-
day Vote Center); and, Huntington Beach Central Library, Rooms C/D , 7111 Talbert Avenue ,
Huntington Beach from Thursday, February 25 , 2021 through Wednesday , March 10, 2021 (11-day
Vote Center); and, Murdy Community Center, Studio, 7000 Norma Drive, Huntington Beach from
Thursday, March 4 , 2021 through Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (4-day Vote Center); and, Authorize the
City Manager to execute future Vote Center Entry Permit (License) Agreements with the County of
Orange in a form approved by the City Attorney.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
None
16. 20 -2077 Approved a three-year contract with Waymakers in the amount of $109,790, for
management of Victim and Witness Assistance Services
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve and authorize the "Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Waymakers for Victim and Witness Assistance
Services ."
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES : Peterson , Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: None
17. 21-033 Approved and authorized execution of an Affordable Housing Agreement between
the City, the Housing Authority and Beach Housing Partners, LP (Jamboree
Housing Corporation) for a 43-unit senior affordable housing project located at
18431 Beach Blvd.
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve the Agreement by and between the City
and Developer; and , authorize and direct the City Manager to finalize and execute the "Affordable
Housing Agreement By and Among the City of Huntington Beach, California, The Huntington Beach
Housing Authority, and Beach Housing Partners LP, A Californ ia Limited Partnership" attached hereto,
in a form approved by the City Attorney; and, authorize and direct the City Manager to execute any
other documents and budgetary actions necessary to implement said Agreement.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson, Kalmick, Ort iz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
18. 20-2116 Adopted Ordinance No. 4224 amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by
adding Chapter 5.120 (Short-Term Rentals)
Approved for introduction 12/21/2020 -Vote: 7-0
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to adopt Ordinance No. 4224, "An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by
Adding Chapter 5.120 , Regulating Short-Term Rentals" (Attachment 1).
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson , Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delg leize
None
PUBLIC HEARING
19. 19-1172 Certified Environmental Impact Report No. 17-001 by adopting Resolution No.
2021-01; Approved CEQA Findings of Fact with a Statement of Overriding
Considerations; Approved with modifications General Plan Amendment No. 17-
001 by adopting Resolution No. 2021-02, Zoning Map Amendment No. 17-001 by
approving for introduction Ordinance No. 4225, Zoning Text Amendment No. 17-
005 by adopting Resolution No. 2021-03, Local Coastal Program Amendment No.
17-001 by adopting Resolution No. 2021-04, and Development Agreement No. 19-
001 by approving for introduction Ordinance No. 4226; and, Executed an
Indemnification Agreement (Magnolia Tank Farm)
City Manager Chi introduced Community Development Director Ursula Luna-Reynosa who introduced
Sen ior Planner Ricky Ramos who presented a PowerPoint communication entitled Magnolia Tank
Farm , with slides entitled : Project Site, Request (7), and Planning Commission .
Councilmember Posey , Director Luna-Reynosa and Planner Ramos discussed the PS (public/semi-
public) zoning definition, what is currently permitted per Municipal Code, the requirements for Zoning
Administrator and Planning Commission, and an alternate proposal that focuses on Senior Care , which
would require a Conditional Use Permit. Councilmember Posey confirmed with Planner Ramos that the
current zoning allows the highest intense use of the space, and the proposed zoning change in this
item would reduce the intensity of the space . Council member Posey further confi rmed that if this
zon ing change is not adopted , there could be ex pected a higher intensity of use which would translate
into more car trips with the least economic benefit to the City.
Councilmember Moser, Planner Ramos, and Director Luna-Reynosa discussed the types of open
space designated within the City , and confirmed that while this parcel may appear to be open space , it
is not currently zoned as such but rather as public/semi-public, and therefore approving this item would
not be reducing the City's open space , but in fact would require a portion of the project to be designated
for public space.
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Mayor Carr d iscussed with Planner Ramos that the Planning Commission saw several significant and
unavoidable impacts , including noise from pile driving . The project applicants indicated they will not be
using this technique, and the project specifications state that pile driving will not be allowed . Planner
Ramos added that a noise study will be required once the project is further along, and must implement
noise mitigation methods such as perimeter block wall, or specific area glass enclosures, if necessary.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz, Director Luna-Reynosa and Planner Ramos discussed this project's proximity to
the neighboring Ascon cleanup area . Staff confirmed that the project developer is in communications
with the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), and that Ascon in the midst of searching for
alternative ways to mitigate the odor issue, and has retained consultants to assist with proper
Southeast area community communication .
Councilmember Kalmick and Planner Ramos discussed the latest reports on noise levels related to the
AES plant , where noise readings are actually lower than what was projected in the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR). There was further discussion on the nexus for putting a pause on this project
because of contamination issues on a neighboring property, and Director Luna-Reynosa confirmed that
there has not been any evidence that supports the suggestion that the soil contamination on Ascon
land has migrated to the current project site . Director Luna-Reynosa also confirmed that the
contamination previously found on the Magnolia Tank Farm parcel has been remediated , and in July
2020 DTCS provided a letter stating that the Magnolia Tank Farm has been cleaned up and is now safe
for residential development.
Director Luna-Reynosa explained that tonight's legislative actions on this item change land use
designation, and the appropriate time to condition a project is when the subdivision plan is ready for
review, first by the Planning Commission, and then by the City Council. Councilmember Ka lm ick
confirmed with staff that the Coastal Commission will be involved in the process, a public hearing will
be required, and the issues of noise and contamination at Ascon will continue to be addressed
throughout this years-long process.
Councilmember Moser and Director Luna-Reynosa discussed that any required environmental
standards would be discussed appropriately in the future, rather than at this time.
Councilmember Posey, Director Luna-Reynosa and Planner Ramos discussed that if Council put the
land use change on pause, it would not prevent potential use under the current PS zone; however, if
the land use change is approved it would actually provide more time for better analyzing what the
development will look like, and eliminate the possibility of a higher-intensity use.
Mayor Carr opened the Publ ic Hearing for Item No. 19 (19-1 172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm .
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:
Public Hearing
#19 (19-1172) PowerPoint presentation entitled Magnolia Tank Farm (Staff) submitted by Community
Development Director, Ursula Luna-Reynosa .
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#19 (19-1172) PowerPoint presentation entitled Magnolia Tank Farm (Developer) submitted by
Community Development Director, Ursula Luna-Reynosa .
#19 (19-1172) Late Communications regarding Magnolia Tank Farm submitted by Senior Planner,
Ricky Ramos.
#19. (19-1172) Four Hundred Twenty-eight (428) emails regarding the proposed Magnolia Tank Farm
project received from:
Marlo Mole (3)
Lee Ann Poe
Lisa Kichline
Les Card
Jennifer Ward
Steve PonTell (2)
Tim Harris
Jeff Stevens
T. Teichmann
David I.
Ryan Deuel
John Skulavik
Jackie Harry
John Van Holt
Kimberly Engh
Dasha Samarin
Jamie Gambo
Roger Parker
Kim E. (2)
Paul Gressler (2)
Tim Kearns
Kim Burns
Sean McDonough
Cathy Martin
John Mcree
Doreen Abegg
Aaron Arellano
Jean Gerstner
Carol Vohs
Chad Gravina
Ayperi Demircioglu
Jacquie Bethel
Jennifer Lambert
Connie Kim
John Leehey
Ernesto Medrano (2)
Michael Tryon
Nancy Buchoz
Robyn Sladek
Dina Rochford
Mark Burdette
David Girty
Steve LaMotte
Michelle Weedon
Susan Fulbright Van Uffelen
David Swartz
Vance Bennett
Casey Thomas
Scott McKean
Juan Munoz
Manya Nikitin
Mike Finn
Kari Moreno
Stephen Edwards
Jessamyn Garner
Lance Huante
Manya Mucha
Christina Sakamoto
Larry McNeely (3)
Brian Schrieber
Miguel Prieto
Dane Aleksic
Ed Laird
Ron Smith
Monica White
Rebecca Carmack
Suanne White
Andrew Montana
David Swartz
Silvana Sarkis
Peter Bedford
Jenny Teo
Nora Ammon
Katherine Janish
HBPOA
John Hanna
Brad Bailey
Mostafa Nagaty
Teresa Kennedy
LeeAnn Poe
Josh Mallory
Bob Patterson
Elizabeth Hansburg
Jacqueline Brodt
Dave Garofalo
Steven Geier
CJ Remington
Cassy Murrey
Hersel Zahab
Austin Deuel
Ed & Nancy Deuel
David Wetzel
Marty Donahue
Fred Nikitin
Geno Mulachy
John Sobie
Dave & Manya Mucha
Roland Weedon
Connie Hynes (2)
Craig Frampton
B. Benton
Robin Titcher
Thoby
Megan Greene
Marlene Tewis
Kathleen Dougherty
Phil Santia
Susan Fulbright
Gail Shultes
Gary Tarkington
Beverly Barkley
Charla Kabana
Sheila Zhao
Janet Jackson
Donna Dillon
Lisa Reineke
Kelly McCarty
Greg Dillon
Jakki Tonkovich
Casey McKeon
Kari Moreno
Dean Maher
Mickey Capuano
Juan Munoz
Kenneth & Judith Emanuel
Mark Sisco
Louis Carrier
Cathy Martin
Adam Deermount
Nancy Wager
Luciana Bar
Kristi Hampshire
Chris Bustos
Aaron Arellano
Philip Widetick
Danae Lucas
Raul Montes
Jamene Utt
Steven Geier
Dan Boldt
Maria Young
Steve Farnsworth
Sklyer Smith
Christopher Lundgren
Jaclyn Van De Wetering
Jose Gasca
Joe Schiavone
Nicole Helm
Mina Thompson
Juan Rojas
Zeki Dal
Sue Claycomb
Brandon Hupka
Kelan Long
Thomas Miller
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Liz Richardson
Deborah Smith
Janet Day
Erin Rands
Joslin de Diego
Susan Aton
Amanda Galath
Maria Waldron
Donna Miller
Cooper Carrasco
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Mary Jane Malek
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John Villa (2)
Marc Domingo
Tony Diaz
Jason Melschau
Ronald Neal
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Cherry Matinas
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Frank Ferrara
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Denise Rockwell
Ann Phan
Lisa Gmerek
Ella Ruffino
Dam i Shepard
Andy Trinh
Lauren Perez
Victoria Cernok
Margarita Vasquez
Elisabeth James
David Comfort
Ernest Aguilar
Sydelle Ibarra
Diana Dodson
Kayla Landeros
Mary C. Gonzales
Tony Amado
Alexander Cox
Ginger Leibfreid
James Furtsch
Scott Gump
Cheryl Knox
Arthur Villa Jr.
Nick Vella
Karen Malatesta
Judy Fike
Adam Mohamed
Christine Pyle
Donald Hawkins
Jimmy Elrod
Shirley Costello
Ruth Massie
George Davis
Peggy Mcintosh
Sharon Toland
Stephen Halcum
Milton Dardis
Caitlin Turner
Roger Schiefelbein
Alie Madrid
Maria Howarth
Leslie Golson
Peter Jencks
Allie Paige
David Purtell
Skylar Sextro
Anna Child
Anthony Dibb
Mari Vierra
Anthony Soos
Rodney Haggstrom
Danielle Riley
William Anselmo
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Brandin Bull
Jamie Slade
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Honnavalli Vydyanath
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Corinn van der Lugt
Brandon Petersen
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La Brooks
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Maria De La Cruz .
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Rochelle Gartner (2)
Blake Nuttall
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Cheryl Stankovich
Danielle Wilson
Rebecca Saraf
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Suzanne Hart
Judy Fleenor (2)
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Yvonne Mauro
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Jessica Perez
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Amy Aceves
Kenneth Claycomb
Terry Hoffman
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Christina Christensen
Kristin Steinbach
Julie Rose
Rich Gomez
James O'Malley, Vice President , Shopoff Realty Investments and project applicant , shared a
PowerPoint communication entitled Magnolia Tank Farm with slides entitled Review and Approval,
Tank Farm Property/This Land Use, Tank Farm Property/To This Land Use, Community Benefits (9),
Development Agreement Benefits (6), Environmental Clearance Confirmation, OTSC Clearance, Tank
Farm Outreach, Outreach Timeline , and Magnolia Tank Farm Thanks You . (02 :56:50)
Public Hearing Speakers -40 via Zoom
Due to the number of public speakers in que , Mayor Carr announced each speaker would have two (2)
minutes of time to speak. (03:04:07)
Danielle Wilson, Unite Here Local 11, was called to speak and stated opposition to Public Hearing Item
No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm due to the expected negative impacts on air
quality from a luxury hotel. (03:04 : 16)
Adam Wood , nearly 40-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his support
for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because of the expected
revenue generation, acres of coastal conservation , new parks and trails , and job generation with the
hotel component of the project. (03:05 :57)
Senorina Estrada, Unite Here Local 11 and employee in the hotel industry, was called to speak and
shared her opinions in opposition to Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank
Farm because of the plan for a luxury hotel. (03:07:46)
Eric Nelson, Executive Board Member, Orange County Building Industry Association , was called to
speak and stated his support for Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank
Farm because it is compatible with the existing community, it offers great amenities, and will help to
ease statewide housing availability and affordability. 03:09:12)
Ernesto Medrano, Council Representative, Los Angeles and Orange Counties Building and
Construction Trades Council, was called to speak and stated support for Public Hearing Item No . 19
(19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because it will transform what is now an eyesore, with a
vibrant hotel and mixed-use community which will dramatically improve the value and aesthetics of the
area, as well as provide a mutually beneficial agreement with the Building and Construction Trades
Council for local hiring and creation of local middle-class careers in the construction trade. (03 : 11 :20)
Les Card , a 45-year resident of Orange County, member of the Building Industry Association, Orange
County Business Council, and leader of a local environmental consulting firm, was called to speak and
stated his support for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnol ia Tank Farm based
on the housing component and local area improvements . (03: 13:48)
DB, Representative of the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association (HBPOA), was called to speak
and played a recorded message from HBPOA President Yasha Nikitin who could not be available to
speak at this time . President Nikitin stated the full support and endorsement of the HBPOA for Public
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Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm which will bring jobs , revenue and
housing to a crime-ridden and inactive site . (03: 15:55)
John Hanna, 55-year resident of Orange County, representing the Southwest Regional Council of
Carpenters, was called to speak and stated support for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding
the Magnolia Tank Farm as a quality project that will serve the City well through increased revenue ,
retail and housing. (03: 17:44)
Kelly McCarty, a 29-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his support
for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm as an excellent example of
adaptive re-use of the site , transforming it into a vibrant, mixed-use community that blends well with the
Surf City lifestyle. (03:20:08)
Jennifer Ward, Senior Vice President, Advocacy in Government Affairs , Orange County Business
Council , was called to speak and stated enthusiastic support for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172)
regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm for the additional housing it will provide to spur economic growth .
(03 :21 :24)
Elizabeth Hansburg, Co-Founder and Director, People for Housing Orange County, was called to speak
and stated support for Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm based
on the additional housing this project will provide . (03 :23 :27)
Nicole, a 20-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her and her husband's
support for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because of the
additional housing this project will provide . (03:25 :32)
Jordan Sisson, Unite Here Local 11 , was called to speak and stated opposition to Public Hearing Item
No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm due to fatal EIR flaws , and efficiency thresholds
expected to exceed benchmarks proposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD), and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and recommended any
action be delayed to re -circulate the EIR , or approve without the luxury hotel component. (03:26:48)
Caller #008, Steve LaMont, a resident living near Beach Boulevard and Atlanta Avenue, and was called
to speak and stated his support for Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank
Farm because of the housing element which in his opinion is movement in the right direction . (03:28:59)
Chad Cunningham (&Kelly Berg), 8-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated
support for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because it will
provide economic benefits including both short-term and long-term jobs across various industries, area
beautification through additional trails , parks and viewpoints, and added housing . (03:30:39)
Michelle (&Bill) Halligan, long-time Huntington Beach residents, was called to speak and stated
support for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because the
project will recycle the land for new housing , parks, retail and a hotel to serve the tourist industry.
(03:32:08)
Mike (&Jayne) Ruane, Vice President, National Core, was called to speak and stated support
for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because the transition to
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the new land designation is appropriate, it creates affordable housing to meet a critical need, as well as
housing for all economic levels. (03:33 : 13)
Dina Rochford , a life-long resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated support for
Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because this land is long
overdue for improvement. (03 :34:39)
Tara Barton, a long-time resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and shared her opinions
about the current zoning, use of developer funds , little to no affordable or low-income housing options,
in supporting her opposition to Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank
Farm . (03:35 :09)
Steve Greyshock, who grew up in Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his support for
Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because he sees this as an
opportunity for a legacy project that will improve the City's future . (03:37 :25)
Tom Grable, Immediate Past Chair, Building Industry Association of Southern California , and a builder
of 200 homes in Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his support for Public Hearing Item
No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because of the statewide housing shortage and
the project's incredible balance of housing, commercial, retail, parks, trails and environmental open
space . (03 :38:23)
Caller #999 Christopher Lundgren , a 45-year resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and
stated his support for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm, except
for the hotel option , because as a member of Unite Here Local 11, he believes the existing hotels need
to significantly recover from COVID-19 before additional hotel rooms are developed, and asked for a
community definition of affordable housing . (03:40:22)
Charla, a 20-year homeowner in Huntington Beach located on reclaimed Chevron land, was called to
speak and stated her support for Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank
Farm because in her opinion it is a great way to showcase the marshland , and replace an eyesore and
dump with a project that will revitalize the area. (03 :42 :32)
Rick Wood, long-time resident of Huntington Beach , Immediate Past President, Orange County
Building Industry Association, and involved in the recent re-development project at what had been
Franklin School , was called to speak and stated his support for Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172)
regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because housing is very much in demand in Huntington Beach, the
current zoning should be corrected, and the Shopoff project is well designed with appropriate uses.
(03:44:15)
Ted Grove, a 25-year resident of Huntington Beach , a Land Development Engineer and member of the
Orange County Building Industry Association, was called to speak and stated his support for Public
Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because he sees this plan as
appropriate for the location, including the substantial public amenities, which will result in a revitalization
of the area . (03:46 : 10)
Peter Vanek, 30-year resident of Orange County, and former City of Huntington Beach Planner, was
called to speak and stated his support for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia
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Tank Farm and shared his delight at finally seeing a viable plan for turn ing what was a contaminated
site into a vibrant part of the community . (03:47:27)
Jaime Gomez, a resident of Costa Mesa, was called to speak and stated his opposition to the luxury
hotel option for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because of
the significant increase it could have on greenhouse gas emissions , and lack of proper analysis on the
project's potential impact on climate change and air quality. (03 :48:52)
John Villa, a resident of southeast Huntington Beach for 17 years, and Executive Director, Huntington
Beach Wetlands Conservancy (HBWC), was called to speak and stated HBWC's support for Public
Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because Shopoff Realty Investments
has been very open with their plan to provide increased access to the wetlands adjacent to their site ,
are using materials for safe habitats for residents, and have addressed every concern that was raised
by HBWC during the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process . (03:50:42)
Dan was called to speak and stated he would like to hear more from people opposed to Public Hearing
Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm , and related some questions he had for
Consent Calendar Item No. 18 (20-2116) regarding Short-Term Rentals . (03 :52 :58)
Nasser Mustafa, a 26-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his support for
Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because this plan is better
than the potential for industrial development, and in his opinion Shopoff has done a good job of
reaching out to the community and responding to concerns. (03:54 :47)
Michelle Weedon , a resident of southeast Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated her
support for Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because the
contamination has been remediated per the Department of Toxic Substances Control , and in her
opinion the Shopoff plan for new homes and amenities will increase existing neighborhood home
values . (03 :56:50)
Dane Aleksic, a resident of Huntington Beach and building industry worker, was called to speak and
stated his support for Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) as he believes the proposed homes would
provide housing opportunities for some people currently living in apartments as well as for empty
nesters , plus the proposed hotel and access to the wetlands will all provide a positive transformation.
(03:58:30)
Bill Watt, a 50-year Orange County home builder, was called to speak and stated his support for Public
Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm as a high-quality project , and stated
his opinion that the hotel component alone will be a unique asset for Huntington Beach . (04 :00:09)
Joshua Ru iz, a 17-year resident and member of the Building Industry Association , was called to speak
and stated his support for Publ ic Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm as
he believes it would be a major improvement comparable to the improvements from the Brightwood
development near the Warner Avenue wetlands . (04:01 :48)
Sunti Kumjim , President, Orange County Chapter, Building Industry Association, was called to speak
and stated support for Publ ic Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm
because Shopoff has addressed the broader needs of the community with benefits for existing area
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residents , visitors , and for the City 's finances , and the project w ill also help with the e xtreme housing
shortage . (04 :03 :07)
Wendy Bucknum , Mission Viejo Councilmember, Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) Regional Board Member and SCAG Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Committee
Member, was called to speak and stated her support for Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172)
regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm as she sees this as a project that will help maintain, if not increase,
area property values in addition to the other benefits already described. (04:04 :31 )
R ich Gomez, a 46-year res ident of Huntington Beach, South West Reg ional Council of Local
Carpenters member, and represent ing 700 Union Carpenters who reside in Huntington Beach , was
called to speak and stated support fo r Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia
Tank Farm as it is ex pected to provide good-paying construction jobs for the local skilled and trained
workforce which will help keep additional monies in Huntington Beach , as well as follow the example of
a number of prominent Hunt ington Beach projects he named which have successfully reclaimed land
previously cons idered eyesores. (04:06:51)
Ca ll er #867 , Austin Lynch , O rganizing D irector, Unite Here Local 11 representing hotel workers , was
called to speak and stated opposition for Publi c Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regard ing the Magnolia
Tank Farm , because in his opinion this project will not be affordable for most hotel workers , and it will
decrease their coastal access, and negatively impact environmental health. (04:09:00)
Mr. Mottles was called t o speak and stated his oppos it ion to Public Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172)
rega rding the Magnol ia Tank Farm because it will be adjacent to the Ascon site which the Department
of Tox ic Substances Control (DTSC) had previously stated was fine until the area residents demanded
m itigation action , and asked that City Council focus their time and energy on cleaning up the Ascon site
and actually improving the neighborhood before any more development is approved . (04 :10:29)
Gretchen Fuog , a resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated her support for Public
Hearing Item No. 19 (19-1172) regard ing the Magnolia Tan k Farm , because in her opinion Shopoff has
done a good job of presenting the project which meets the balanced needs of the neighborhood, and is
ex pected to provide a much needed econom ic and housing boost to the community . (04:13 :00)
Caller #383, Deborah Shales, a 36-year resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated
her support for Public Hearing Item No . 19 (19-1172) regarding the Magnolia Tank Farm because the
site has been cleaned up, the proposed zoning change will be more beneficial to the community , and
the wetland education portion of the project will benefit generations to come. (04 : 15: 36)
City C lerk Robin Estanislau announced there were no more public speakers .
Mayor Carr closed the Public Hearing for Item No . 19 (19-1172). (04 :17 :24)
Councilmember Peterson stated that he doesn't think a hotel is compatible with the surrounding
resident ial neighborhood, e xpressed concerns regarding the building heights the zoning change would
allow, and concerns that the clean -up of the Ascon site could impact the Tank Farm site .
Councilmember Posey stated support for this project because it is only a zoning change being
cons idered which will match and extend the ex isting single family neighborhood z one to the east of this
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project, and this will have a positive economic and housing appreciation impact. Councilmember
Posey also clarified that to the best of his knowledge the Coastal Commission requires lodging
accommodations as part of this project. He further stated allowing for additional housing will provide
upward mobility which will provide an opportunity for other housing changes throughout the commun ity .
Councilmember Delgleize and Director Luna-Reynosa discussed California Coastal Commission (CCC)
requirements such as visitor-serving uses including retail and lodging , necessitates changing the
zoning . Director Luna-Reynosa e x plained that the Coastal Act prioritizes a hotel or lodge as open to
the public vs. an entirely residential project which "privatizes" a coastal asset, and added the CCC will
also have affordable lodging requirements which must be met for CCC approval. There was also
discussion on building height for a hotel or lodge as well as for the residential homes, the quid pro quo
for development agreements which are codified under local and/or state laws , and proposed timeline
from zoning change approval , including CCC approval , design plans, public hearings, building permits,
and construction which would take a number of years for project completion.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz stated his support for efforts to improve the Magnolia Tank Farm site, but also has
concerns related to the Ascon site , and stated his e x pectation that Council ,will at the same time focus
on what needs to be done with the Ascon site in protecting the health of the residents , and asked if
Shopoff could be of any assistance in also addressing the Ascon issues .
Councilmember Kalmick stated he has reviewed all of the documentation and believes the Planning
Commission actually addressed all of the concerns the public has e x pressed . He clarified with staff the
content of the DTSC letter which states that the property has been deemed suitable for residential
development , and Director Luna-Reynosa ex plained there are different standards for different purposes
and residential development requires the highest standard of remediation .
Councilmembers Kalmick and Peterson discussed additional text in the DTSC letter stating that the
approval does not certify that the facility does not pose any environmental or public health threat, and
does not remove any liability associated with past hazardous waste. Councilmember Peterson also
e x plained that the CCC will have a public hearing before making their final decision on whether or not
to approve this project, and includ ing a hotel in the plans is expected to improve the chances of the
project receiving approval.
Councilmember Kalmick and Director Luna-Reynosa continued discussions on the DTSC letter and
staff's recommendation to include a hotel in the plans because of their understanding that the
CCC would be unlikely to approve a totally residential project.
Director Luna-Reynosa introduced Environmental Consultant Mr. Mauricio who has e x perience dealing
with DTSC , and explained that the two referenced letters addressed two different projects and at the
present time it is agreed that conditions on one site do not affect conditions on the other site .
Councilmember Kalmick stated that in his review of all of the background material for th is site, he
believes approving the zoning change will protect the area from additional heavy industry bus inesses ,
and explained his logic for supporting this item to ensure a successful project with the lowest impact to
the neighborhood.
Councilmember Moser stated her support of Councilmember Kalmick's comments and stated her
support for a project where the benefits outweigh the challenges . Councilmember Moser also stated
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her interest in simultaneously maintaining focus on the proper remed iation for Ascon , as well as to
ensure that building out the Magnolia Tank Farm includes benchmarks and standards that w ill mitigate
greenhouse gas emissions .
Councilmember Moser and Planner Ramos discussed that if Shopoff decided to sell the land , any new
owner would have to repeat this whole process if they wanted to change anything that has been
approved by City Council and the California Coastal Commission .
At 11 :00 PM , pursuant to Resolution No . 2015-46 , a motion was made by Posey, second Ka lm ick to
cont inue conductin g business past 11 :00 PM. With no objections, the meeting continued .
Mayor Carr stated she would not be supporting this item because of her concerns with the proj ect's
plans to build homes adjacent to a power plant that operates 24/7, and is next to the Ascon site .
She stated her support for cleaning up the site, and the importance of housing , jobs, and revenue,
but can't support this project at this site. Mayor Carr ex pla i ned that hea lth and safety are the most
important issues that must remain the t op priority for all decisions.
A motion was made by Delglei ze , second Posey to Cert ify Environment al Impact Report No . 17-001 as
adequate and complete in accordance with CEQA requ irements and adopt Resolution No. 2021 -01, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Certifying the Final Environmental Impact
Report (SCH#2017101041 )for the Magnolia Tank Farm Project" (Attachment No . 2); and , approve
CEQA Findings of Fact with a Statement of Overriding Cons iderations (Attachment No . 18); and ,
approve with modifications General Plan Amendment No . 17-001 and adopt Resolution No . 2021-02 ,
"A Resolution of t he C ity Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving General Plan Amendment
No . 17-001" (Attachment No. 3), Zoning Map Amendment No. 17-001 with findings (Attachment No. 1)
and after the City Clerk reads by t itle approve for introduction Ordinance No . 4225 , "An Ordinance of
the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to
Rezone the Real Property Generally Located on the Westside of Magnolia Street at Banning Avenue
from PS -0-CZ (Public-Semipublic -Oil Production Overlay -Coastal Zone Overlay) to SP-18-CZ
(Specific Plan -Coastal Zone Overlay)(Zoning Map Amendment No . 17-001)" (Attachment No. 4 ),
Zoning Text Amendment No . 17-005 w ith findings (Attachment No . 1) and Pl anning Commission and
staff revis ions (Attachment No. 25) and adopt Resolution No. 2021-03, "A Resolut ion of the City
Counci l of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting Zoning Text Amendment No. 17-005 by Creating the
Magnolia Tank Farm Specific Plan (SP-18) to Apply to Real Property on the West Side of Magnolia
Street at Banning Avenue" (Attachment No . 5), Local Coastal Program Amendment No . 17-001 with
findings (Attachment No . 1) and adopt Resolution No . 2021 -04 , "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach Adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment No . 17-001 and Requesting
Certification by the California Coastal Commission" (Attachment No . 6), Development Agreement No.
19-001 with findings (Attachment No. 1) and after the City Clerk reads by title , approve for introd uction
Ord inance No. 4 22 6 , "An Ordinance of t he City of Huntington Beach Adopting a Development
Agreement By and Between the City of Huntington Beach and SLF-HB Magnolia, LLC
(Developer)(Development Agreement No. 19-001 )" (Attachment No . 7); and e xecute an Indemnification
Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and SLF-HB Magnolia , LLC (Attachment No . 21)
(staff recommendation ).
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES : Delgleize , Ortiz, Posey , Moser, and Kalmick
NOES: Peterson, and Carr
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20. 20-2112 Adopted Resolution No. 2021-05 Increasing Residential Trash Rates Effective
February 1, 2021, and Ratifying the Methodology for Future Rate Adjustments
City Manager Chi introduced Public Works Director Sean Crumby who presented a PowerPoint
communication entitled : Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution 2021-05 Proposed Residential Trash Rate
Increase, with slides titled: Solid Waste Program -Summary of Issue, Background Information (3), AB
1594 -Cost of Compliance, Proposed Rates, Notification (Proposition 218), Proposed Rate
Increase, and Questions
Councilmember Posey confirmed with Director Crumby that the $.98 rate increase is required to fund
an unfunded mandate from the State, and this fee is a pass-through, which means if the fee is not
increased, the City will have to continue spending reserves of $560,000 annually , and the current
reserves will only last for another three and-a-half months.
Councilmember Delgleize confirmed with Director Crumby that this increase in costs is a result of State
laws that changed the organics and green waste processes to no longer allow green waste to be used
as landfill cover, and penalties will be assessed for non-compliance.
Councilmember Kalmick and Director Crumby agreed that there should be conversations with State
representatives looking for State resources or funding for this mandate, and Director Crumby confirmed
the amount of this proposed increase is just a cost recovery.
Mayor Carr opened the Public Hearing for this item.
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:
Public Hearing
#20. (20-2112) PowerPoint communication submitted by Public Works Director, Sean Crumby, titled
City of Huntington Beach -Public Works Department -Public Hearing to Adopt
Resolution 2021-05 Proposed Residential Trash Rate Increase.
City Clerk Estanislau announced there were no public speakers .
Mayor Carr closed the Public Hearing for this item.
A motion was made by Delgleize, second Posey to adopt Resolution No. 2021 -05, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adjusting and Ratifying Residential Trash Rates by the
Formula Established in the Revised and Restated Refuse Collection and Disposal Services Franchise
Agreement," increasing the Residential Trash Rate $0 .98 per household per month effective February
1 , 2021, and ratifying the methodology for future rate adjustments.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
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21. 21-010 Adopted Resolution No. 2021 -07 Approving Amendment No. 4 (SUBSTANTIAL) to
the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan and Amendment No. 2 (SUBSTANTIAL) to the
2020-21 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and
HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
City Manager Chi introduced Community Development Deputy Director Steve Holtz who presented
a PowerPoint communication entitled Substantial Amendments to the 2019120 and 2020121 Annual
Action Plans for CDBG & Home Programs with sli des titled : Background, 2019-20 Annual Action Plan
Amendment, 202 0-21 Annual Action Plan Amendment, Jamboree Senior Housing Project, Substantial
Amendments to the 2019120 and 202012 1 Annual Action Plans for CDBG & Home Programs.
Councilmember Peterson and Di rector Holtz discussed that TBA/rental assistance fund ing comes from
the Home Program , and the admin istration of that program is not an eligible Home Program ex pense so
the proposal is to use CDBG funds , or all Federal entitlement grant funds .
Counci lmember Delgleize and Director Holtz discussed the approximately $3M in available grant funds
w ill require $169,000 from the City's Affordable Housing Trust fund to cover all costs .
Mayor Carr and Director Holtz discussed the process related to any projects being cancelled this year,
and Director Holtz explained there would have to be a new application next year.
Mayor Carr opene d the Public Hearing for this item.
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act , C ity Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
commun icat ions that were received by her office following dist ribution of the Council Agenda packet:
Public Hearing
#21. (21-010) PowerPoint communication entitled Substantial Amendments to the 2019-20 & 2020-21
Annual Action Plans for CDBG & Home Programs submitted by Community
Development Director, Ursu la Luna-Reynosa and Community Development Deputy
Director, Steve Holtz.
City Clerk Estanislau announced there were no public speakers .
Mayor Carr closed the Public Hearing for th is item .
A motion was made by Delgleize , second Kalmick to adopt Resolution No. 2021 -07 , "A Resolution of
the C ity Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving Amendment No. 4 (SUBSTANTIAL) to the
2019-20 Annual Action Plan and Amendment No . 2 (SUBSTANTIAL} to the 2020-21 Annual Action
Plan" for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs, and
authoriz e the City Manager to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to execute the
Action Plan program amendments .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES :
Peterson , Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
None
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COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
22. 21-06 Item Submitted by Mayor Carr Approved -Consider changing City Council
Meeting Days to the First and Third Tuesday of each month
Mayor Carr explained her recommendation is to allow for one extra day for the public to provide
agenda-related communications, and Councilmembers time to prepare for meetings, with the Agenda
still released on the previous Wednesday. She also stated she does not expect this change , if
approved , to happen immediately .
Councilmember Posey shared several of his initial concerns, stated support for an extra day to
communicate with staff and hear from the public and suggested an effective date in May or June .
Councilmember Kalmick stated he was aware that school district meetings are usually on Tuesdays
which may create a conflict for some residents , suggested if Tuesday is a holiday the Council meeting
be moved ahead one day, and stated his support for making this change effective on June 1.
Councilmember Mosher stated her support for the additional preparation time, and shared her concerns
related to potential conflict with school district board meetings, Surf City Nights, and possibly City Board
and Commission meeting dates . She also stated support for implementing this change in June.
Mayor Carr stated that her rev iew of school district board meeting dates shows most meet on the
second and fourth Tuesday, but there could be occasional ove r laps .
Councilmember Peterson stated he has never had an issue communicating with staff on Thursday or
Monday to be prepared for a Monday meeting, and he cannot support changing to Tuesday as this
change would be disruptive to his work week.
A motion was made by Carr, second Kalmick to recommend that the City Council direct the City
Manager to develop and bring back for formal City Council review the protocols and procedures
necessary to change our City Council meeting days to the first and third Tuesday of each month , as
amended to initiate the change as early as June 1st.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
Delgleize, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Kalmick
Peterson
23. 21-059 Item Submitted by Mayor Carr and Councilmember Moser Approved -Consider
Reaffirming the City's Commitment to the Declaration of Policy About Human
Dignity
Mayor Carr explained that each new Council should have the opportunity to reaffirm the City's Human
Dignity Declaration, and that is why this item is presented now. Mayor Carr read what she feels are
pertinent parts of the Declaration , and suggested that the language be brought current when it is
reaffirmed by the 2022 Council.
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Counci lmember Moser stated this is an opportunity to look to the future where all people are welcomed
in the community. She e xplained the history of why and how the Declaration was created in 1996, and
shared that she sees the Declaration as providing a reminder that Huntington Beach is an inclusive
community for its residents and visitors , and emphasized the importance of the Human Relations Task
Force.
Councilmember Posey stated support for Councilmember Moser's suggestion that the Human
Relations Task Force be tasked to review the Declaration for any language updates.
Councilmember Delgleize stated her support for tasking the Human Relations Task Force with updating
the Decla r ation's language.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz stated his full support for this item, and apologized for not controlling his emotions
at TK Burger recently, and added that comments connecting him to white supremacist ideology are
false . He also mentioned visiting Iraq in support of the military, and remains focused on protecting and
serving the residents of Huntington Beach.
Councilmember Peterson stated he does not support having the Human Relations Task Force re -
writing the Declaration of Policy about Human Dignity.
A motion was made by Carr, second Moser to recommend that the City Council take action to reaffirm
the City's commitment to its Declaration of Policy About Human Dignity, and direct the Human
Relations Task Force to develop and submit for City Council consideration an outreach plan through
which the City can continuously share details regarding our commitment to the Declaration of Policy
About Human Dign ity, as amended to include review of Declaration language.
The motion carr ied by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
24. 21-057
Delgleiz e , Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Kalmick
Peterson
Item Submitted by Councilmembers Moser, Delgleize and Kalmick Approved -
Condemn the seditious acts of violence at the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021,
and affirm the City's unwavering commitment to American Democratic Principles
and Practices
Councilmember Moser stated that as an American, patriot and leader, she condemns the violence and
conspiracy theories th at fueled the violence at the U .S. Capitol on January 6 , 2021 . She quoted
language "We support and defend the Constitution ," as a portion of a statement written on January 12,
2021 , from the Joint Chiefs of Staff representing every branch of the military, which inspired bri nging
th is Councilmember Item forward .
Council member Delgleize thanked Councilmember Moser for spearheading t his , e x plained her
emotional reaction to the v iolence at the U .S . Capitol , and described acceptable methods for resolving
disagreements through truth and conversations.
Council member Kalmick described his reactions to the violence, stated that in order to stop something
it must first be declared as wrong, and he feels it is important to let the residents of Huntington Beach
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know that their elected officials believe in the rule of law and support the democratic foundation of our
country.
Councilmember Peterson stated his opinion that City Council time and effort should be focused on local
issues , referencing other acts of civil unrest occurring across the Country . He added that he does not
support violence or insurrection , but questioned why Council is using staff time to address an incident in
D.C. that will be handled by law enforcement.
Councilmember Posey stated he understands Councilmember Peterson's position , but will support this
item because he condemns the violence .
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz stated he also agrees with Councilmember Peterson's comments, that he expects
law enforcement will provide justice, and he also condemns the violence in D .C .
Councilmember Moser responded to Councilmember Peterson and Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz by stating her
opinion that there is a huge difference between demonstrations or protests against systemic oppression
or equality, versus the insurrection and violence at the U. S. Capitol , suggesting it is wrong to compare
the incidents.
Mayor Carr shared that as a Councilmember she swore an oath to defend and uphold the Constitution
of the State of California, and the United States , and this action is about defending American
democratic principles and condemning violence .
A motion was made by Moser, second Kalmick to recommend that the City Council unequivocally
condemn the act of sedition and insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 , and affirm Huntington
Beach's unwavering commitment to American democratic principles and practices .
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSTAIN :
Delgleize , Carr, Posey , Moser, and Kalmick
Peterson
Ortiz
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Mayor Ca rr reminded everyone of the Virtual Townhall COVID-19 meeting on January 20.
Councilmember Posey thanked the City for recognizing Danie l "Dano" Patton, a member of the hot rod
and surfing communities , with a banner on Main Street after his recent , untimely death.
Councilmember Delgleize recognized Scout Leader W. Russell Paxson .
ADJOURNMENT at 12 :22 AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 , in memory ofW. Russell Paxson , to
the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority
on Monday, February 1, 2021 , at 4 :00 PM in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach , California.
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STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
ATTEST:
. City Clerk-Secretary
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach and Secretary of
the Public Financing Authority, Housing and Parking
Authorities, and Successor Agency to the Former
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington
Beach, California
Mayor-Chair