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Home My WebLink About2019-12-02 Agenda Packet : j FB.17,1909,Pi AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Monday, December 2, 2019 Council Chambers 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 No Study Session / No Closed Session Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ERIK PETERSON, Mayor LYN SEMETA, Mayor Pro Tem PATRICK BRENDEN, Councilmember KIM CARR, Councilmember BARBARA DELGLE/ZE, Councilmember JILL HARDY, Councilmember MIKE POSEY, Councilmember STAFF OLIVER CHI, City Manager MICHAEL E. GATES, City Attorney ROBIN ESTANISLAU, City Clerk ALISA BACKSTROM, City Treasurer MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,services are available to members of our community who require special assistance to participate in public meetings. 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City Council/Public Financing AGENDA December 2, 2019 Authority 6:00 PM — COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. 19-1121 Huntington Beach American Legion Post 133 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. 2. 19-1122 Fr. Joseph Knerr, Pastor of St. Bonaventure Catholic Parish in Huntington Beach and member of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution) PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) COUNCIL COMMITTEE -APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES CITY MANAGER'S REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR 3. 19-1182 Consideration of Resolution No. 2019-92 to extend an invitation to the City of Biarritz, France, for the purpose of establishing a Sister City Relationship. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-92, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Extending an Invitation to the City of Biarritz, France, to Become a Sister City and Inviting the People of Biarritz, France, to Participate in Said Program." AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 4. 19-1191 Mayor Peterson to present the final Mayor's Award of the year to Page 1 of 3 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA December 2, 2019 Authority Junior Lifeguard Program Coordinator, Mike Eich 5. 19-1056 City 2019 Retrospect (or Comments) by Outgoing Mayor Peterson 6. 19-1057 Presentations by Mayor Peterson to Colleagues 7. 19-1058 Presentations by Mayor Pro Tern Semeta to Outgoing Mayor Peterson ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 8. 19-1060 Conduct Election of Mayor for Ensuing Year Mayor Peterson calls for motion to elect new Mayor • Oath of Office administered to new Mayor by City Clerk Estanislau Presentation of gavel by outgoing Mayor Peterson to new Mayor • Presentation of gift by new Mayor to outgoing Mayor Peterson New Mayor presides 9. 19-1061 Conduct Election of Mayor Pro Tempore for Ensuing Year • New Mayor calls for motion to elect new Mayor Pro Tempore Oath of Office administered to new Mayor Pro Tempore by City Clerk Estanislau COMMENTS BY NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR COMMENTS BY NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR PRO TEMPORE COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized) ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Monday, December 16, 2019, at 4:00 PM in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Page 2 of 3 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA December 2, 2019 Authority 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 Page 3 of 3 City of Huntington Beach File #: 19-1121 MEETING DATE: 12/2/2019 Huntington Beach American Legion Post 133 City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/27/2019 powered by LegistarTM City of Huntington Beach File #: 19-1122 MEETING DATE: 12/2/2019 Fr. Joseph Knerr, Pastor of St. Bonaventure Catholic Parish in Huntington Beach and member of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/27/2019 powered by LegistarTM City of Huntington Beach File #: 19-1182 MEETING DATE: 12/2/2019 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Acting Assistant City Manager Subject: Consideration of Resolution No. 2019-92 to extend an invitation to the City of Biarritz, France, for the purpose of establishing a Sister City Relationship Statement of Issue: The Sister City Association of Huntington Beach is requesting that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2019-92. If the Resolution is approved, it would allow for the initiation of formal discussions between the City of Huntington Beach and Biarritz, France, for the establishment of a Sister City relationship between the two jurisdictions. Financial Impact: Not applicable. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-92, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Extending an Invitation to the City of Biarritz, France, to Become a Sister City and Inviting the People of Biarritz, France, to Participate in Said Program." Alternative Action(s): Do not adopt the resolution and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: The Sister City Association of Huntington Beach (SCA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that coordinates sister city activities for Huntington Beach, including, but not limited to, high school student exchanges and city official delegation tours. The City does not provide funding to the Sister City Association, however, we do provide a staff liaison to their organization. Beginning in late-2018, the SCA started researching the possibility of establishing a formal Sister City relationship with the City of Biarritz, France. After nearly a year of review, the SCA voted on October 9, 2019, to formally begin the process of creating a Sister City relationship with Biarritz, France. City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 3 Printed on 11/27/2019 powered by LegistarTM File #: 19-1182 MEETING DATE: 12/2/2019 Located on the Southern Atlantic coast of France's Basque Country, Biarritz was identified by the SCA as a community that has many similarities with Huntington Beach. Of note, Biarritz is known as the Surf Capital of Europe, and like our community ("Surf City USA"), they attract visitors from all over the world who are looking for a high-quality surfing location. In addition, Biarritz hosts prestigious surf championship events, has world-class beaches, and is considered to be a thriving European resort town. Given the research and review that was coordinated by the SCA, in September 2019, the City of Biarritz invited representatives from Huntington Beach to visit their community. Alain Robert, Biarritz City Councilmember and head of Biarritz's Sister City program, hosted a delegation from Huntington Beach, which included Mayor Erik Peterson and Chris Cole from the City, along with representatives from Visit Huntington Beach and SCA. Of note, both Mayor Peterson and Chris Cole traveled at their own expense, and no City funds were expended to facilitate traveling to and from Biarritz. Also of note, once in Biarritz, the delegation toured the region, met with officials from Biarritz, and discussed the commonalities that could be found between Huntington Beach and Biarritz. Subsequent to the scouting trip to France, Biarritz Councilmember Alain Robert was invited to visit Huntington Beach by the SCA. To that end, in October 2019, Biarritz Council Member Robert was hosted by Mayor Peterson and the SCA during a visit to Surf City, and during the visit, additional discussions were engaged about the interest that both Huntington Beach and Biarritz have in serving as the Olympics venue for surfing during the Summer Games. Should a Sister City affiliation with Biarritz be established, the relationship would serve as a platform in which both cities could exchange ideas, share best practices for practical solutions on similar issues, and discuss priorities from a global perspective. The affiliation will begin with dialogue, but could expand in the future, with the possibility of lifeguard and student exchanges, and / or municipal festivities in each respective city with the purpose of strengthening the potential Sister City relationship. There are no projected expenses or budgetary impacts associated with adopting Resolution 2019-92. If approved by the City Council, Huntington Beach would formally begin the process of establishing a Sister City relationship with Biarritz, France, by issuing an invitation to establish the designation. Environmental Status: Non-Applicable - Administrative Item Strategic Plan Goal: Enhance Economic Development Attachment(s): 1. Sister City Association of Huntington Beach Letter of Request to Establish a Sister City Relationship with Biarritz, France 2. Resolution No. 2019-92: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Extending an Invitation to Biarritz, France to Become a Sister City and Inviting the People of Biarritz, France to Participate in said Program City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 3 Printed on 11/27/2019 powered by LegistarTM File #: 19-1182 MEETING DATE: 12/2/2019 City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 3 Printed on 11/27/2019 powered by LegistarTM f Sty Asso A.d Sister City Association of Huntington Beach P.O. Box 2321 [`�'�r►f'" Huntington Beach, CA 92647-23212017 HUNTINGTON BEACH November 20, 2019 � , ,a, Dear Mr.Travis Hopkins On Wednesday, October 9, 2019,the Sister City Association of Huntington Beach Board of Directors voted by majority to approve the intent to proceed with making Biarritz, France our new Sister City and for a Resolution reflecting this approval be presented at City Council. The decision to proceed with Biarritz has been made after nearly a year of research and development on the project. Located on the southern Atlantic coast of France's Basque Country,the town of Biarritz was chosen by Huntington Beach as its new Sister City for its many compatible characteristics, especially its historic surf culture. While Huntington Beach is America's Surf City USA, Biarritz is known as the Surf Capital of Europe, and like Huntington Beach,attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world, is host to prestigious surf championships,has world-class beaches, waves and universally-known beach breaks and other"hot spots"and is home to a high-quality surf industry.And while Biarritz is a thriving resort town with world- class hotels, it is also home to industry (aviation),the City of Ocean&Surf Museum, and in future, a new technology park"Marine City",devoted to ocean resources. In August 2019,Biarritz was host to the G-7 summit.And in joint-venture with the nearby town of Hossegor, Biarritz is a likely contender as the surf venue for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In September 2019, on Biarritz's invitation,a small delegation from Huntington Beach made a"scouting trip"to Biarritz,led by Mayor Erik Peterson and including Chris Cole from the City of Huntington Beach, Kelly Miller of Visit Huntington Beach and Kate Miller from the Board of Huntington Beach Sister City Association.The delegation toured the region and met with the Mayor of Biarritz and several key city council members, including the Biarritz Minister of Surf(who also the coach of the youth program, Biarritz Association Surf Club) as well as the Biarritz Visitor Bureau and marketing director, and other civic leaders,all organized by Alain Robert, Biarritz City Councilman and head of Biarritz's Sister Cities program. From this trip and the subsequent trip to Huntington Beach by Alain Robert in October,we are encouraged by the enthusiasm and intent from Biarritz to proceed with a future partnership as another Sister City. Both cities agree we have much to share and learn from one another and there are many opportunities for cultural exchanges,as well as sharing best practices in beach&environmental management, event management and more.The aim and intent by both cities is to develop a partnership with a fairly wide scope of programs,to include but not limited to youth and adult cultural exchanges and goodwill visits,as well as exploring possible business developments, exchanges,and more. Sincerel Anjo, Jap ._ Manly, Australia r a ent Y •� In collaboration with: City of Huntington Beach Community Services Department 714-536-5486 The Sister City Association of Huntington Beach is a 501c3 Tax Deductible Corporation 33-0149879 RESOLUTION NO . 2019-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO BIARRITZ, FRANCE TO BECOME A SISTER CITY AND INVITING THE PEOPLE OF BIARRITZ, FRANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN SAID PROGRAM WHEREAS , the "People-to-People Program" was inaugurated by the President of the United States in 1956 to establish greater friendship and understanding between the peoples of the United States and other nations through the medium of direct personal contact; and All succeeding United States Presidents have endorsed said program, conducted for the broad purpose of exchanging ideas and people between the citizens of the United States of America and those of other nations; and To implement this program, the City of Huntington Beach and other communities in the United States have been requested by the Town Affiliation Association of the U. S . , Inc. to unite with cities in other nations of similar characteristics and mutual interests; and The City of Huntington Beach, through its Council, does recognize and endorse this program with the hope that it will lead to a lasting friendship between the people of Huntington Beach and Biarritz, France. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows : SECTION 1 . That this Council on behalf of the people of Huntington Beach does hereby extend an invitation to the government and the people of Biarritz, France to participate with the City of Huntington Beach as its sister city for the purpose of creating mutual understanding between the peoples of our two great cities and nations. SECTION 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to act as official representative of the City of Huntington Beach to carry out this program. SECTION 3 . That copies of this resolution be sent to the Mayor and Council of Biarritz, France, the Town Affiliation Association of the U. S, Inc. and the Embassy of France. 19-8206/218447 1 Resolution No . 2019-92 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of 2019 . Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED : APPROVED AS TO FORM : City Manager City Attorney INITIATED AND APPROVE (Alssistant City Manager 19-8206/218447 2 City of Huntington Beach File #: 19-1191 MEETING DATE: 12/2/2019 Mayor Peterson to present the final Mayor's Award of the year to Junior Lifeguard Program Coordinator, Mike Eich City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/27/2019 powered by LegistarTM City of Huntington Beach File #: 19-1056 MEETING DATE: 12/2/2019 City 2019 Retrospect (or Comments) by Outgoing Mayor Peterson City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/27/2019 powered by LegistarTM City of Huntington Beach File #: 19-1057 MEETING DATE: 12/2/2019 Presentations by Mayor Peterson to Colleagues City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/27/2019 powered by LegistarTM City of Huntington Beach File #: 19-1058 MEETING DATE: 12/2/2019 Presentations by Mayor Pro Tern Semeta to Outgoing Mayor Peterson City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/27/2019 powered by LegistarTM City of Huntington Beach File #: 19-1060 MEETING DATE: 12/2/2019 Conduct Election of Mayor for Ensuing Year • Mayor Peterson calls for motion to elect new Mayor • Oath of Office administered to new Mayor by City Clerk Estanislau • Presentation of gavel by outgoing Mayor Peterson to new Mayor • Presentation of gift by new Mayor to outgoing Mayor Peterson • New Mayor presides City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/27/2019 powered by LegistarTM City of Huntington Beach File #: 19-1061 MEETING DATE: 12/2/2019 Conduct Election of Mayor Pro Tempore for Ensuing Year • New Mayor calls for motion to elect new Mayor Pro Tempore • Oath of Office administered to new Mayor Pro Tempore by City Clerk Estanislau City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/27/2019 powered by LegistarTM