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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, February 1, 2021
6 :00 PM -Virtual Meeting
Huntington Beach, California 92648
A video recording of the 6:00 PM portion of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas/
5:00 PM -VIRTUAL ZOOM WEBINAR LOCATION
CALLED TO ORDER -5:08 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Peterson , Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(Received After Agenda Distribution)-None
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3 ·Minute Time Limit) -None
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -5:11 PM
A motion was made by Carr, second Delgleize to recess to Closed Session for Items 2 -4, plus New
Item *21 -108. With no objections, the motion carried .
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
1. 21-104 Mayor Carr announced: Pursuant to Government Code§ 54957.6, the City Council
takes this opportunity to publicly introduce and identify designated
representatives: Oliver Chi, City Manager, and Travis Hopkins, Assistant City
Manager, who will be participating in today's Closed Session discussions regarding
labor negotiations with: Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT) and
Management Employees' Organization (MEO).
CLOSED SESSION
2. 21-086 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of
Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Number
of cases, one (1) -Appeal of Southern California Association of Governments
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(SCAG) Final Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Methodology for the
Sixth Housing Element Cycle.
3. 21 -087 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case: Brewster (Terri Lynn) v. City of
Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2020-01160094.
4. 21-088 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency
designated representatives: Oliver Chi, City Manager and Travis Hopkins,
Assistant City Manager. Employee Organizations: Huntington Beach Municipal
Teamsters (HBMT) and Management Employees' Organization (MEO).
*New 21-108 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-Name of case: City of Huntington Beach v.
(Added 1/29/21) State of California, et al; OCSC Case No. 30 -2019-01044945
6:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING -6:21 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz
INVOCATION
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation , the City does not intend to proselytize or advance any faith or
belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation .
5. 21-103 Janet Ewell, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Member of the Greater
Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -City Attorney Gates announced that in the case
of City of Huntington Beach v. State of California, OCSC Case No . 30-2019 -01044945; regarding the
City's challenge to recent new housing laws known as SB 35 , SB1333, SB 166, and AB 101; was
brought before City Council in Closed Session . A Motion to Appeal last w ee k's adverse court ruling failed
by a vote of 2-5 (Kalmick, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delglei ze -No).
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
6. 21-090 Mayor Carr recognized Black History Month throughout the month of February 2021
Mayor Carr announced that each year the U. S . celebrates February as Black History Month to honor the
historical achievements of African -Ameri c an leaders who have introduced bold ideas that have improved
our communities and enriched our culture. Mayor Carr described this as a time to acknowledge local
leaders who bring awareness of African -Ameri ca n culture and diversity, and introdu ced Vashia Rhone ,
Chair, Human Relations Task Fo rce, who described some of the ways diversity is celebrated in
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Huntington Beach through education and understanding via a video, and announced the Cultural Cinema
Showcase : Black History Month which runs from February 5th -7th, with the Q & A Panel on February
7th at 2:30 PM online . Mayor Carr presented a Proclamation to recognize the Human Relations Task
Force, and Ms. Rhone thanked the Council for the recognition and honor.
7. 21-091 Mayor Carr presented information about the City's various Town Hall Series on
topics including COVID-19, Community Choice Energy, and Homelessness
Mayor Carr presented a PowerPoint communication titled Virtual Town Hall Series, with slides entitled
Candid Conversations About COVID-19 (2), COV/D-19 en Espanol, HB Homeless Solutions, HB
Community Choice Energy, Central Park Public Art and HBTV, and described the on-going effort to keep
residents informed and engaged.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet:
City Manager's Report
#9 (21 -094) Two (2) email communications regarding COVID-19.
Consent Calendar
#12 (21-042) Inter-Department Memo submitted by Robin Estanislau , City Clerk, regarding the
clarification of an error on the January 19, 2021 regular meeting minutes.
#14 (21-101) Letter of support for the Federal Communications Commission's Emergency Broadband
Benefit Program submitted by Mayor Kim Carr.
#14 (21-101) Three (3) email communications regarding the City's involvement in state and national
politics.
#15 (21 -099) One (1) email communication regarding reduced parking requirements .
#20 (21-076) One (1) email communication regarding Magnolia Tank Farm .
Administrative Items
#21 (21-085) Forty (40) email communications received regarding the City's membership in the Orange
County Power Authority (OCPA), Community Choice Energy (CCE) Joint Power Authority
(JPA).
Councilmember Items
#23 (21-102) Four hundred seventy-two (472) MyHB comments and email communications received by
2:00pm regarding the proposed No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Tito Ortiz.
*Comments received after the 2:00pm deadline will be made part of the record on Tuesday, February 2 ·
2021 .
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) -58 Speakers via Zoom
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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.
Caller #436, Dave, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his opposition to
Councilmember Item No. 23 for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(00:32:00)
Gina Clayton-Tarvin , long-time resident of Huntington Beach and Clerk , Ocean View School District
Board of Trustees, was called to speak and described the successful effort to provide safe in-classroom
teaching, and provided her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 for consideration of a No Confidence
Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (00:35:37)
Eva Weisz was called to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No . 23 for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (00 :38:59)
Debbi Parrott was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (00:42 :23)
Carol, a healthcare worker at an Orange County hospital, was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(00:44:05)
Cherie Schenck, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(00:47:19)
Mira Dermendjieva , a resident of Huntington Beach and Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, was called to
speak and stated support for Councilmember Item No. 23 for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (00 :49:58)
David Martin was called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (00:53:20)
Russ Neal , a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his opposition to
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(00 :56 :33)
Lisa Marquise, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21 -102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(00 :57 :52)
Claire Ambrosio , a resident of Huntington Beach, and an attorney with an LLM degree in Healthcare, was
called to speak and stated her opposition to Council member Item No . 23 (21-102) for consideration of a
No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (01 :01 :13)
Katie, a life-long resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor P ro Tern Ortiz.
(01 :03:32)
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Spencer Kelly, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(01 :06:43)
James Michalski, a 25-year resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated his opposition
to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern
Ortiz. (01 :08:48)
Nick Taurus was called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (01 :12:03)
B Sansone was called to speak, but the speaker identified as Ms . Myers, a resident of Huntington Beach,
stated her support for Administrative Item No. 21 (21-085), Option A, to maintain membership in the
Orange County Power Authority Community Choice Energy Joint Power Authority . (01: 13:51)
Bethany Webb, a 40-year resident of Huntington Beach and Founding Member of Huntington Beach
Huddle, was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21 -102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (01: 15:36)
Justin Frazier, a veteran and Black Lives Matter activist, was called to speak and stated his support for
Councilmember Item No . 23 (21 -102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(01 :18:47)
Frank Zappia, a 35-year resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated his opposition to
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(01 :21 :33)
Eli Pascal, a 6-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated support for
Councilmember Item No . 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(01 :24:58)
Megan Merid , a Huntington Beach homeowner, was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No . 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(01 :27:59)
Libby Frolichman was called to speak and stated her support for Administrative Item No. 21 (21-085),
Option A, to maintain membership in the Orange County Power Authority Community Choice Energy
Joint Power Authority, and support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No
Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (01 :30:06)
Bee Nicole , a resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No . 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(01 :32:33)
Gail Bryson , was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (01 :34:34)
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Jaimie Moore , an educator living in Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz .
(01 :36:02)
Dave Sullivan, 54-year resident of Huntington Beach and former Mayor and City Councilmember, was
called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a
No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (01 :38 :22)
Caller #260 , Michelle Laughlin, a resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated her
concerns regarding illegal street racing and exhaust systems, which impact parts of Huntington Beach
and create very unsafe situations , and asked that City Council share the plan of action to address these
issues . (01 :41 :42)
Caroline Winnik was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz . (01 :43 :23)
Caller #876 , Kimo Gandal , a resident of Huntington Beach and Chairman Emeritus, College Republicans
at UCI , was called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No . 23 (21 -102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (01 :45:34)
Tim Geddes, a 30-year plus resident of Huntington Beach and high school teacher, was called to speak
and stated his support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence
Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (01 :48 :52)
Daniel Pankratz was called to speak and stated his support for Council member Item No. 23 (21 -102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (01 :51 :09)
John, a 22-year Army Ranger veteran who moved to California in 2012 , was called to speak and stated
his opposition to Councilmember Item No . 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (01 :52 :43)
Hoiyin Ip, Sierra Club Member, was called to speak and stated her support for Administrative Item No . 21
(21-085), Option A, to maintain membership in the Orange County Power Authority Community Choice
Energy Joint Power Authority . (01 :55 :56)
Caller #133, Amory Hanson, a City Council Candidate in 2022 and member of the Historic Resources
Board, was called to speak and stated his support for Councilmember Item No. 22 (21-096) regarding a
temporary ordinance that limits fees paid by restaurants to third-party delivery services during the
COVID-19 pandemic. (01 :57:16)
Steve was called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No . 23 (21 -102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (01 :58:45)
Caller #870 , Joseph, was called to speak and stated his support for Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz, and shared his
opinions regarding some of the comments made by previous callers. (02:00 :31)
Ann , a microbiologist and 54-year resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated her
opposition to Councilmember Item No . 23 (21 -102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor
Pro Tern Ortiz. (0 2:02 :28)
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Bob Norland, businessman and life-long resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated
his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz . (02:04:26)
Ms J , a resident for about 10 years , was called to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember
Item No . 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (02 :05:56)
Eric Silkenson was called to speak and stated his interest in being involved in an effort to replace a great
Huntington Beach landmark, the tree at Main Street and Utica Avenue which came down in the recent
storm, and suggested possible ideas for a replacement. (02 :08:36)
Caller #616, Kim, a 14-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her opposition
to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern
Ortiz. (02 : 11 : 06)
Caller #196 was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (02:13:32)
Denise Rede was called to speak and stated that her significant other, Brad Rede , a 32-year resident
and veteran , would share comments on their behalf. Unfortunately, their phone connect lost sound.
(02:17:09)
Anne El izabeth was called to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21 -102)
for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (02: 18:23)
Sarah was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. She also stated support for Mr.
Silkenson's previous suggestions to replace the tree that was recently uprooted at Main Street and Utica
Avenue. (02:22 :03)
Caller #598 , Susan, a resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated her opposition to
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz.
(02:23:37)
Call-In User #1, Miriam , a 21-year+ resident and homeowner in Huntington Beach, was called to speak
and stated her support for Councilmember Item No . 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence
Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (02:26 :34)
Scott Rathert, life-long resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and requested that
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz
be tabled until Councilmembers make an honest effort to resolve their differences and stand behind their
unanimous decision to appoint Mr. Ortiz as Mayor Pro Tern in December 2020. (02 :29:39)
Caller #294, Tia , was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (02:32 :14)
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Caller #171, Steve, a resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated his support for Mayor
Pro Tern Ortiz, and encouraged the Council to resolve their issues and focus on serving and seeking
solutions rather than causing further division . (02 :36 : 17)
Barbara Klein was called to speak and requested that Council conduct safe , in-person vs. virtual
meetings, and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No . 23 (21-102) for cons ideration of a No
Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (02 :37 :21)
Caller #460, Casey McKeon, was called to speak and stated his support for Administrative Item No. 21
(21-085), Option B, to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority , and direct staff to complete all
requisite documents necessary t o terminate our participation in the CCE JPA. Mr. McKeon also stated
opposition to Council member Item No. 23 (21 -102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor
Pro Tern Ortiz. (02:40:50)
Jose Trinidad Castaneda was called to speak and stated his support for Administrative Item No. 21 (21-
085), Option A, to maintain membership in the Orange County Power Authority Community Choice
Energy Joint Power Authority. (02:44:07)
Liberty Belle was called to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (02 :44:32)
Becky Ettinger, a homeowner in Huntington Beach, a Registered Nurse, and Professor of Nursing with
degrees in Community Health , was called to speak and stated her support for Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz , and
thanked all the Council members for serving . (02 :45: 16)
Courtney S . was called to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21 -102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (02:48:13)
Martha , a 30-year resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated her opposition to
Councilmember Item No . 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz .
(02 :50:29)
Ayn Craciun, OC Clean Power Community Group Volunteer, was called to speak and stated her support
for Administrative Item No . 21 (21-085), Option A , to maintain membership in the Orange County Power
Authority Community Choice Energy Joint Power Authority . (02:53 : 15)
Galaxy A21 was called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21 -102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz. (02 :54:53)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE -APPOINTMENTS -LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Kalmick reported attending an Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) meeting where
mainly administrative tasks were addressed. He also attended an Orange County Sanitation District
(OCSD) meeting for discussions on expansion of the groundwater replenishment system, met with Curt
Pringle & Associates on a potential project in Huntington Beach, attended an Orange County Council of
Governments (OCCOG) meeting as well as an audio meeting of the Brookfield Town Home project.
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Councilmember Delgleize announced her appointment of Stacy Taylor to the Citizens Infrastructure
Advisory Board (CIAB).
Councilmember Posey reported that Orange County Vector Control is looking for a new headquarters
building and has evaluated one building.
Councilmember Peterson thanked Dick Theil who recently retired from the Community Services
Commission after six years of service , and announced Pat Burns as his new appointee.
Councilmember Moser reported also attending the Brookfield Town Home project meeting, as well as the
virtual Town Hall meeting with the Brookfield community, a meeting of the Greater Huntington Beach
Interfaith Council, and a meeting of the Human Relations Task Force.
Mayor Carr reported attend ing a meeting of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), a
Communications meeting to discuss a new logo for HBTV and to consider additional programming
options , a meeting of the Mobile Home Advisory Board , as well as Orange County Council of
Governments (OCCOG) Board meeting where it was noted that Governor Newsom has budgeted $4M -
$5M for a Housing Accountability Unit to monitor City Council and board meetings to ensure that cities
and counties are meeting their housing production requirements.
8. 21-083 Approved Amendment to the 2021 Council Liaison List
Mayor Carr made a motion to approve the amendment to the 2021 Council Liaison List to make
Councilmember Posey the Primary and herself as the Alternate for the Orange County Council of
Governments (OCCOG).
The City Clerk called for objections . Seeing none, the motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
9. 21-094 Update of the City COVID -19 Response Plan and Vaccination Update
City Manager Oliver Chi and Fire Chief Scott Haberle presented a PowerPoint communication entitled
COVID-19 Update with slides titled: COVID-19 Situational Overview, Widespread Tier Restrictions, US
Totals, 7-Day Average Lines, California, Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19, Change is
Hospitalizations, Orange County (3), Huntington Beach, Summary, Situation for Orange County, Orange
County ICU Status, HBFD EMS Response Impacts, Orange County Vaccination Status, Current Vaccine
Eligibility, and Vaccine Registration .
10. 21-098 Downtown Outdoor Dinning Program Update
City Manager Chi presented a PowerPoint that included slides. titled Downtown Dining -Adjustment in
Hours, and Questions?
Councilmember Posey thanked City Manager Chi and Police Chief Haberle for working with the
Downtown business owners to extend the hours of operation.
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Councilmember Moser expressed her concerns about elderly community members who may not be
mobile and therefore unable to easily get to a vaccination site , or those without an email address to even
set up an appointment. City Manager Chi shared that the County is coordinating volunteer opportunities
through registration at oneoc.org for people wanting to assist with these types of situations. He also
reminded everyone that vaccine supply is currently not available to meet the demand throughout the
State, and there will be an effort as vaccine supply increases to make vaccines available through local
clinics, doctor offices , and targeted outreaches to the most impacted communities .
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
11. 21-051 Received and Filed the City Treasurer's December 2020 Quarterly Investment
Summary Report
City Treasurer Backstrom presented a PowerPoint communication entitled : Quarterly Investment Report
with slides titled Economic and Market Overview, Interest Rates -U.S . Treasury Rates, Portfolio
Summary, Investments by Type , Monthly Activity -Quarterly Activity, Portfolio Earnings, Selected
Investment Policy Compliance Requirements, and Summary.
A motion was made by Moser, second Delg le ize to receive and file the City Treasurer's Quarterly
Investment Report for December 2020 , pursuant to Section 17 .0 of the Investment Policy of the City of
Huntington Beach .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES :
Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kalmick pulled Consent Calendar #14, and Councilmember Peterson pulled Items #15
and #20 for further discussion .
12. 21 -042 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Delgleize , second Posey to approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes dated January 19, 2021 , 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:
13. 21 -063
Peterson , Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
None
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-08 approving the 2021 Investment Policy
A motion was made by Delgleize , second Posey to adopt Resolution No . 2021-08, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Statement of Investment Policy 2021 ."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
Peterson , Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
None
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14. 21-101 Approved positions on Local, State and Federal Issues, as recommended by the
City Council Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
Council member Kalmic k pulled this item to thank staff and note his support for the Federal
Communications Commission's Emergency Broadband Benefit Program for low-i ncome people to
subsidize their internet connection fees and purchase of network equipment.
Councilmember Posey shared his opin ion that approval of Item A), Resolution No. 2021-11 requires
responsibility for e xercising local control. He further stat ed h is support for Item C) because it includes an
exemption for tourism .
Councilmember Peterson stated his opposition to Item C) because local technology currently uses safe
horizontal drilling from on-shore.
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to adopt Resolution No . 2021-11 , "A Resolution Expressing
Support for Actions that will Further Strengthen Local Governance and Authority Over Housing-Related
Issues in Huntington Beach"; and/or approve a letter of support for the Federal Communications
Comm ission's Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
Peterson, Kalmick, Orti z, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to approve a letter in opposition to oil and gas drilling off
Southern California coast through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's National Outer
Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
15. 21 -099
Kalm ick, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
Peterson , Ortiz
Adopted the 2021 City Council Work Plan
Counci lmember Peterson stated he is against some of the obj ectives , and therefore will not support the
item now but will address specific concerns when items return to Council. City Manager Chi clarified that
approving t his item does not approve the object ives, and stated they will return to Council as either
Councilmember or Administrative items for individual consideration
Mayor Carr stated that the Strategic Planning objectives is a wish list of directives for top priority , and the
objectives will be returning as Councilmember Items .
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Councilmember Posey stated that the Strategic Planning Workshop provides an opportunity to meet and
bond with staff members .
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to adopt the 2021 City Council Work Plan .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
16. 21 -089
Kalmick , Ortiz , Carr, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
Peterson
Approved the COVID-19 Small Business Micro Grant Program
A motion was made by Delgleize , second Posey to approve the COVID-19 Small Business Micro Grant
Program .
The motion carri ed by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
17. 21-056
Peterson , Kalmic k, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
Approved Agreement for Professional Engineering and Environmental Consulting
Services between the City of Huntington Beach and Moffatt & Nichol for the
Davenport Bridge Project in Huntington Harbour
A motion was made by Delgleize , second Posey to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Agreement for Professional Engineering and Environmental Consulting Services between
the City of Huntington Beach and Moffatt & Nichol in the amount of $487 ,314 .70 .
The motion carried by t he follow ing vote :
AYES:
NOES:
18. 21 -061
Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleiz e
None
Approved 3-Year Professional Services Contracts for As-Needed Environmental
Engineering Services with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., Environmental Engineering
Contracting, Inc. (EEC Environmental), Huitt-Zollars, Inc., and CWE
A motion was made by Delgleize , second Posey to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a 3-year (with optional 1 year extension), not-to -exceed $600,000 Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for As-Needed
Environmental Engineering Services; and , approve and au t ho rize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
3-year (with optional 1 year extension), not-to-exceed $600,000 Professional Services Contract between
the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Engineering Contracting , Inc. for As-Needed
Environmental Engineering Services; and, approve and autho rize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
3-year (with optional 1 year extension ), not-to-exc eed $600,000 Professional Services Contract between
the City of Huntington Beach and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for As -Needed Environmental Engineering Services ;
and, approve and authoriz e the Mayor and City Clerk to e xecute a 3-year (with optional 1 year
extension), not-to -e xcee d $600 ,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington
Beach and CWE for As-Needed Environmenta l Engineering Services.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES : None
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19. 21-073 Approved Final Tract Map No. 18068 and Subdivision Agreement for the
Shorehouse Residential Subdivision by C3 DLG 414 Main Street, LLC at 414-424
Main Street
A motion was made by Delgleize, second Posey to approve Final Tract Map No. 18068 and accept the
offer of easements pursuant to findings and requirements (Attachment No. 1 ); and, approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreement by and between the City of
Huntington Beach and C3 DLG 414 Main Street, LLC , Inc . (Attachment No . 6); and, accept Faithful
Performance Bond No. PB02497501239 , Labor and Material Bond No . PB02497501239 and Monument
Bond No . PB02497501240 as sureties for the installation of the subdivision's required public
improvements and survey monumentation (Attachment No . 7); and, instruct the City Clerk to file the
respective bonds with the City Treasurer and notify the Surety, Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance
Company of this action.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
20. 21-076
Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
Adopted Ordinance No. 4225 (Zoning Map Amendment No. 17-001), and Ordinance
No. 4226 (Development Agreement No. 19-001) -Magnolia Tank Farm
Approved for introduction 1/19/2021 -Vote: 5-2 (Peterson, Carr-No)
Councilmember Peterson pulled this item to ensure he is recorded as a "No" vote . Mayor Carr also
stated her "No" vote.
A motion was made by Posey , second Delgleize to adopt 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 );" and, adopt Ordinance No . 4226, "An
Ordinance of the 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 ). "
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Kalmick, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
Peterson , Ortiz, and Carr
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
21. 21-085 Approved Maintaining a Membership with the Orange County Power Authority
(OCPA), a Community Choice Energy (CCE) Joint Power Authority (JPA)
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City Manager Chi presented a PowerPoint communication entitled Community Choice Energy, with
slides titled : What Is A CCE?, CCE Background in HB, OCPA Membership Considerations, MRW
Findings: OCPA is a Viable CCE JPA, OCPA vs. SCE Rates : Less by Between $. 01 -$. 03 /kWh, Key
Risks Identified for OCPA, OCPA Offers Tangible Financial Benefits, Mitigated Risks, City Council
Determination Regarding Membership in OCPA, and Questions.
Councilmember Delgleize confirmed with Orange County Power Authority CEO Brian Probolsky that the
City of Irvine is paying the $2 .5M start-up costs, as well as cash collateral for future funding, and the
$2.5M commitment has been paid . CEO Probolsky also confirmed that all participating cities will have
one seat and Irvine will have two seats because of their initial financial commitment , cities are not
creating another city bureaucracy by participating , and currently OCPA is meeting twice a month to
process the initial administrative items, but future meetings will be held once a month .
Councilmember Delgleize described the experience of Marin County over the past 11 years and their use
of generated funding to provide a lower price for energy purchases through focusing on preventing
greenhouse gas. Consultant Gary Saleba stated that some counties focus on rate savings, while others
focus on preventing greenhouse gas.
Councilmember Posey verified that consumers will have a 60-day opt-out notice before the switch ,
another 60-day opt-out time after the switch , or a total of 120 days to choose to opt out. Councilmember
Posey stated that positive news is coming regarding some large utility users who are in discussions
regarding the competitive advantage that CCE can provide . Councilmember Posey and Consultant
Saleba discussed how CCE can borrow the money to purchase power at about four percent (4%)
whereas Edison pays about eight percent (8%), and the overhead costs for CCE with two or three
employees compared to Edison's hundreds doing product procurement , are much less . Those CCE
savings are passed on in the form of cheaper rates for consumers. CEO Probolsky stated CCE expects
to be fully staffed with eleven positions in a few years.
Councilmember Peterson and Consultant Saleba discussed that the two consumer opt-out options of 60
days will not incur a cost for the consumer; however, outside of those timeframes the consumer is
required to provide a 6-month opt-out notice to the CCE and can opt back in , with a 12-month
commitment, for $5 per month fee for residential, or approx imately $25 per month fee for commercial
accounts. Councilmember Peterson stated his opposition to maintaining membership with the Orange
County Power Authority (OCPA).
Mayor Carr and CEO Probolsky discussed the legal communication requirements to notify consumers of
their options . CEO Probolsky stated that the outreach plan is being developed and expected to start in
about 9 months . Attorney Ryan Baron stated that the customer enrollment process, including
communication schedule , has to be approved by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Councilmember Peterson , CEO Probolsky and Consultant Saleba discussed the process for a city that
may decide in the future to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority, which would require a
180-day notice . It was explained that one city which pulled out of a CCE was able to sell their pre-
purchased power options for a profit on the open market.
Councilmember Delgleize and Consultant Saleba discussed a statement made by a community member
that the real cost for electricity is moving it through the transmission lines and it is hard to believe that
savings of $200/year can be realistic for the residential consumer. Consultant Saleba explained that the
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wire charge is the same whether or not you are a CCE customer; however, the power supply cost is the
component that will be reduced for the CCE customer.
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to maintain membership in the Orange County Power
Authority Community Choice Energy Joint Power Authority.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
Kalmick, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
Peterson, and Ortiz
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
22. 21-096 Approved Item Submitted by Councilmember Moser -Directed staff to prepare a
temporary ordinance that limits the fees paid by restaurants to third party delivery
services during the COVID-19 pandemic
Councilmember Moser provided a brief history of third-party delivery services, stated some are charging
restaurants up to 30% since the pandemic forced restaurant closures, and a temporary ordinance would
place a 15% cap on fees paid by restaurants and a 5% cap on non-delivery fees paid by customers until
current COVID-19 restrictions are lifted for indoor and outdoor dining .
Councilmembers Delgleize and Moser discussed how the delivery services have responded to similar
ordinances in other cities, and Councilmember Moser explained that restaurants typically increase menu
prices to cover delivery service fees which are activated when apps are used for restaurant orders .
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz thanked Councilmember Moser for bringing this item forward.
Councilmember Peterson explained that he cannot support this item in a free market society , as he does
not think it is not appropriate to take from one business to give to another business . He added that the
restaurants negotiate their third-party delivery service fees , usually based on volume.
Councilmember Moser responded by stating that the four major delivery services (DoorDash , Grubhub,
Uber Eats and Postmates) reported nearly twice the revenue from April to September 2020 compared to
the year prior, and she doesn't believe the very small businesses have the volume to be able to negotiate
rates.
Councilmember Peterson stated he is not in favor of making even temporary rules based on a certain
industry's profits, and he is still opposed to this item.
Councilmember Kalmick explained that the identified third -party delivery companies are all owned by
massive private hedge funds, they are running every dollar out of the pandemic they possibly can, and
they don't care if Huntington Beach restaurants can't afford to stay open because they don't live in
Huntington Beach . He further stated his belief that this is one way to have a substantial positive impact
for local businesses.
Councilmember Posey stated his position that government should not be in the business of price control,
and he believes prices are best controlled through competition, therefore he cannot support this item.
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Mayor Carr and Councilmember Moser discussed that reports from other cities that have passed similar
ordinances do not show that any of the delivery services left their area.
Councilmember Delgleize suggested the proposed ordinance have a specific ending date . City Manager
Ch i stated that if Council decides to move forward it would be best to link the expiration date with either
the Governor safely re-opening the economy, or when the local emergency declaration ends.
Councilmember Kalmick confirmed with City Manager Chi that the final decision on how long the
temporary ordinance would be in effect will be decided when the proposed ordinance is brought back to
Council.
A motion was made by Ortiz, second Moser to recommend that the City Council direct staff to prepare a
temporary ordinance that places a 15% cap on fees paid by restaurants and a 5% cap on non-delivery
fees paid by customers until current COVI D-19 restrictions on both indoor and outdoor dining are lifted .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES :
23. 21-102
Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Moser, and Delgleize
Peterson, and Posey
CONSENSUS REACHED TO TABLE Item Submitted by Mayor Carr, Councilmember
Posey, and Councilmember Kalmick -Consideration of a No Confidence Vote in
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz, and Removing him from the Mayor Pro Tern Leadership Role
Mayor Carr introduced this item by describing the honor and dignity her position requires every day to
serve the community, and described how she took advantage of every learning opportunity when first
elected because she had never been a Council Member before. She described her ambivalence to
nominate newly elected Councilmember Ortiz as Mayor Pro Tern, but shared that a personal meeting
with him beforehand convinced her that his heart was in the right place regardless of having no previous
City board or commission service , and she thought he would be capable of making a positive impact for
the City. Mayor Carr stated that politics plays no part in her opinion of Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz, and that her
focus is on what's important for the citizens of Huntington Beach . She shared her impression that Mayor
Pro Tern Ortiz appears to be more concerned about his personal philosophy rather than what is best for
the City . She also stated need for a Mayor Pro Tern she can count on to represent her, following the
mandated safety protocols during this pandemic and based on his comments to the press , the
community and on social media , she has lost faith in his ability to truly represent the City. She stated
that this action was brought forth as a result of the texts, phone calls and emails she received from
people in the community who were also concerned about his actions.
Councilmember Kalmick stated this action has nothing to do with politics, but is about stepping up to lead
and use good judgment in making decisions while representing all residents of Huntington Beach .
Councilmember Kalmick described making a phone call to Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to set up a meeting to
strategize on how they could work together for the benefit of the City and stated that phone call was
never returned . Councilmember Kalmick further stated the Council didn't want to suspend Resolution
No . 6320 (parliamentary procedure for selection of a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern), and put another
Councilmember in the Mayor Pro Tern position because they had faith Councilmember Ortiz was up to
the challenge . Councilmember Kalmick added that communication with fellow Councilmembers , and
participating in what are sometimes long and boring meetings, are part of being an effective team
member. He acknowledged the unique life perspective that Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz has and believes that
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his voice is important, but his behavior has not matched what is required of someone who truly
represents the whole City, including no evidence of his reaching out to fellow Councilmembers asking for
their help to assist him in becoming a successful Mayor Pro Tern .
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz stated appreciation for the many messages of support from residents of Huntington
Beach, and described some of the challenges he e x perienced while growing up in Hun t ington Beach ,
and his decision to not become a victim . He described how he worked hard to achieve his goals and
objectives, including protecting Huntington Beach , along with many residents , when threatened by
protesters this past summer. At that time , he realized he wanted to find a way to give back to his C ity,
which led to h is decision to run for City Council. He worked a non-stop campaign for three months to
meet with thousands of residents and the residents rewarded his efforts by provi ding him w ith more votes
than any other Council candidate in the City's political history . He d iscovered that his journey was
encouraging to many Hispanics of all political parties that they too could achieve t he ir political goals and
aspirations , but unfortunately , he has also ex perienced repeated attacks because of the "pol iti cal"
interpretation of science which seems to vary, depending upon which state you live in. He stated that
Huntington Beach has been criticized for many years for its lack of Hispanic representation on the City
Council , but he feels there is an effort by certain members of the leadership team to d isrespect his
Council position . He ex pressed concerns about not being kept informed of important events in the l ast
couple of months , and took it upon himself to have multiple meetings with Downtown business owners ,
concerned citizens and business leaders to resolve problems and d iscuss appropriate solutions to
ensure he is properly informed and his vote on Council items represent the const ituents . Despite the
local and national efforts to silence and censor conservative voices , Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz st ated h is
intentions to proudly continue representing Huntington Beach residen ts as Mayor Pro Tern . He
expressed his belief that this City Council will do the right thing and not attempt to ignore the will of the
greatest number of voters in Huntington Beach. He stated he is not perfect, has made m ist a kes, for
which he apologized , and is attempting to learn how to best represent Hun ti ngt on Beach. He stated he
has never been a politician and was surprised to have Mayor Carr introduce herself to him as a
Democrat. He described combativeness and fighting to survive his whole life , and he certain ly did not
expect the constant attacks he's received since becoming a Councilmember which he explained have
kept him in a defensive mode .
Councilmember Delg leize described the ways she reached out to learn about and understand the role of
a Councilmember. She expressed her opinion that Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz is capable of and intent on
contributing in positive ways, and because she wants to see him succeed, stated she has shared with
him details via email regarding opportunities to learn for new Councilmembers. Councilmember Delgleize
further described her efforts as Mayor to focus on ways to help Huntington Beach become a City of
Kindness, and stated that the residents now want to see the same passion from him about doing what is
best regarding the pandemic as he ex hibited in the summer to protect the City from protesters .
Councilmember Delgleize stated she would not be supporting the item tonight because Mayor Pro Tern
Ortiz was duly elected , and stated her ex pectation that Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz wil l ta ke a stand , wear a
mask when required , and become the leader the residents want.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz defended his social media postings regarding mask wearing by ex plaining that the
information shared comes from people in the medical field, adding he is not posting lies.
Councilmember Posey described several conversations he had with then Ci ty Counci l Candidate Ortiz
where he advised him to analyze the budget and become familiar w ith the C ity Charter, and offe red to
help if he had any questions. Afte r a su c cessful election , Councilmem be r Posey stated he left a vo ice
message asking for a meeting so they could get to know each other, and he neve r received a reply.
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Councilmember Posey explained that the Mayor Pro Tern must be involved in t he Economic
Development and IRC meetings , as well as Agenda Review meetings, none of which Mayor Pro Tern
Ortiz has attended . Councilmember Posey described the many opportunities he took to learn about his
responsibilities as a new Councilmember, and his involvement in regional boards to become an effective
Councilmember, and stated that Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz needs to get i nvolved i n t hese opportunities to
become a truly effective and pol icy-making influencer. Councilmem ber Posey e xpla ined that the
difference between a private citizen and a public servant is what you say and how you say it , and a
Councilmember is supposed to be non -partisan . He also e xplained that he wears a mas k out of respect
for others , not because he believes or does not believe in wearing masks .
Councilmember Posey made a motion to table the item for 6 weeks and to bring it back in the middle of
March to re -evaluate if Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz has e x hibited different actions that demonstrate his ab ility t o
serve effectively as Mayor Pro Tern .
Councilmember Moser, a life -long resident of Huntington Beach , ex plained that her involvement in publ ic
service began a number of years ago when she became concerned about division at loca l and national
levels. She ex plained her bel ief that effective leaders are committed to t ruth a nd fact, and wearing a
mask demonstrates that commitment. She continued by explaining that a vote of no confidence as
Mayor Pro Tern would not negate the fact that Mr. Ortiz was elected to the City Council. She also
described opportunities to participate in activities that have helped her have a bette r understanding of
her role as a Councilmember, and encou raged Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz t o do the same . Co u nci lmember
Moser stated that she defines "common community values" mentioned by so many membe rs of the
public in their communications on this issue as honesty, pe rsonal responsibi lity , and protecting t he heal t h
and safety of the community. She concluded by stating that if Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz agrees t o do h is best
to support those core values , she will also vote to oppose this item .
Councilmember Moser and Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz had further discussion on the summer's protest
activities and clarified their differ ing opinions on the events and communicati ons t hat led to Mr. O rt iz
personally getting involved, and agreed to engage in future dialogue to he lp peop le better underst and
diversity of thoughts and ideas to provide opportunities for change and ex pansion of viewpo int s.
Councilmember Peterson ex pressed his opinion that Mayor Carr would have demonstrated leadership
had she confronted Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz personally to address her concerns , versus a pub li c spectacle
taking hours of Council and public time . He further stated his opinion t hat each Councilmember has
people who love them , and people who hate them but regardless , most people j u st want Council to focus
on doing what is right for the City . Councilmember Peterson descri bed his failure to return a phone call
from Councilmember Kalmick requesting a social meeting , and his belief that it is up to each individua l to
decide for themselves whether or not to regularly schedule time with the C ity Manager as some have
suggested Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz should be doing . Councilmember Peterson shared his opinion that th is
item should just be tabled with no stipulation to bring it back at a future date.
Mayor Carr stated she would like to focus on her initi al concerns abou t Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz being
unavailable to fill in for her, and his inability to provide accurate , cred i ble information as he has
misrepresented himself and the City. She also claimed that Mr. Ort iz m ischaracterized their initial
introduction and her introducing herself as a Democrat, sharing that he failed to in cl ude the full con text of
the conversation about pol itical partisansh ip and the importance of focusing on t he City as a whole .
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Mayor Carr provided support for Councilmember Posey's motion because she believes Mayor Pro Tern
Ortiz can improve by using better judgment, being open to understanding opposing views, and becoming
an honest and transparent Councilmember.
Councilmember Peterson reiterated his opinion that the item be tab led indefinitely as he doesn't
understand whose standards are going to be used to determine if Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz's actions
measure up in the next six weeks, and that Mayor Carr can bring this issue back in the future if she
believes it is the appropriate method . Councilmember Peterson further explained that virtual meetings
prevent the typical conversations and sharing that previously happened with fellow Councilmembers at
in-person meetings.
Councilmember Posey advised Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to make it a priority to review the White Paper
information in the City Council Manual titled The Ethics of Speaking One's Mind and start by
incorporating those practices and disciplines in his social media communications . Councilmember Posey
stated his continued opposition to censuring, and added that there should be actionable results from
successful communication which will be demonstrated if Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz is sharing , involved and
dedicated to making Huntington Beach a better place. In his opinion , the phone is still an effective
communication tool whether there are in-person meetings or not.
Mayor Carr stated her hope that continued effort and dialogue to address the issues will not require
another Councilmember Item in six weeks, and suggested tabling this item with the understanding that
the authors can bring it back anytime in the future if necessary.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz thanked everyone and stated he will work harder to be less defensive and more
effective. Councilmember Posey reminded Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz that he is surrounded by experts w ith
experience who are willing to assist and support him if he chooses to reach out to them .
A substitute motion was made by Carr, seconded by Peterson, to table the item indefinitely. With no
shared objections, a consensus was reached .
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Moser encouraged everyone to go to the Human Relat ions Task Force website and sign
up for the virtual Cultural Cinema Showcase which takes place, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February
5th, 6th and 7th.
Councilmember Delgleize announced that Tuesday, February 2, is the second day of the v irtual
Association of California Cities -Orange County (ACC-OC) Sacramento Advocacy trip from 9 to 11 AM.
Mayor Carr announced she is moderating another virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall with Orange
County Health Department.
ADJOURNMENT -12:07 AM on February 2, 2021, to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 4:00 PM in
the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach , California .
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
http://www.huntingtonbeachca .gov
ATTEST:
· City Clerk-Secretary
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City Cler~ic~=Council of
the City of Huntington Beach and Secret ary of the
Public Financing Authority of the City of Huntington
Beach , California
Mayor-Chair