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AGENDA – Revised Final
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Monday, May 4, 2020 at 5:00 PM
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
LYN SEMETA, Mayor
JILL HARDY, Mayor Pro Tem
PATRICK BRENDEN, Councilmember
KIM CARR, Councilmember
BARBARA DELGLEIZE, Councilmember
ERIK PETERSON, Councilmember
MIKE POSEY, Councilmember
Recorded live from the
City Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19
STAFF
OLIVER CHI, City Manager
MICHAEL E. GATES, City Attorney
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, City Clerk
ALISA BACKSTROM, City Treasurer
On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 17,
2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20 which allows a local legislative body to hold public meetings via
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Huntington Beach City Council and/or City staff may participate in this meeting telephonically or electronically.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION/AUDIO/VIDEO ACCESS TO BROADCASTED MEETINGS: Pursuant to Executive N-29-20 and given the
current health concerns, members of the public are encouraged to access the meeting live on-line at https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.
com, or can elect to view the meeting via cable television channel HBTV-3.
To ensure the public’s right to participate in this legislative session, please perform the following:
1. In order to ensure adequate social distancing, the City will not make a physical location available for the public to observe the
meeting or offer public comment in person. The City Council Chambers will be closed to the public.
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agenda or non-agenda items, can submit one communication per person of 300 words or less at
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5:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, Brenden
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3 Minute Time Limit)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
20-16021.Mayor Semeta to Announce: Pursuant to Government Code §
54957.6, the City Council shall recess into Closed Session to meet
with its designated labor negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; also
in attendance: Travis Hopkins, Assistant City Manager, regarding the
following: Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT);
Management Employees' Organization (MEO); Police Officers’
Association (POA); Police Management Association (PMA);
Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association (HBFA); Fire
Management Association (FMA); Marine Safety Management
Association (MSMA) Surf City Lifeguard Employees’ Association
(SCLEA) and Non-Represented (Non-Associated) Employees (NA).
CLOSED SESSION
20-15902.Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4), the City Council shall
recess into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney
regarding whether to authorize the City Attorney to provide Amicus
Support in the Petition to the United States Supreme Court for
review of the case Higginson v. Xavier Becerra, et al. Higginson v.
Becerra, No. 18-55455 (9th Cir. Jul. 31, 2018).
20-16013.Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Council shall
recess into Closed Session to meet with its designated labor
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negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; also in attendance: Travis
Hopkins, Assistant City Manager, regarding the following:
Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT); Management
Employees' Organization (MEO); Police Officer's Association (POA);
Police Management Association (PMA); Huntington Beach
Firefighters’ Association (HBFA); Fire Management Association
(FMA); Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA) Surf City
Lifeguard Employees’ Association (SCLEA) and Non-Represented
(Non-Associated) Employees (NA).
20-16054.Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), the City Council shall
recess into Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney
regarding potential litigation. Number of cases, two (2).
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, Brenden
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
20-15505.Marilyn Anonia of Saint Simon and Jude Catholic Church and
member of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda and non-agenda items): Members of the public wishing to
submit comments on agenda or non-agenda items that will be read live during the Public
Comments portion of the meeting can submit one communication per person of 300 words or less
at: https://huntingtonbeachca.gov/HBPublicComments/. Public Comments must be received no
later than 4:00 PM the day of the meeting.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
20-14866.Ascon Landfill Site Update
20-15977.Update of the City COVID-19 Response Plan and Actions for Review
and Discussion
CONSENT CALENDAR
20-15798.Approve and Adopt Minutes
A) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority special meeting
minutes dated March 31, 2020, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk; and,
B) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing regular, and Housing Authority
special meeting minutes dated April 6, 2020, as written and on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
Recommended Action:
20-15749.Receive and File the City Treasurer's March 2020 Quarterly
Investment Summary Report
Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for March 2020,
pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach.
Recommended Action:
20-153710.Approve the West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) proposed
budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21, with the City of Huntington Beach
amount of $1,048,936
Approve the WOCWB proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21, with the City of
Huntington Beach amount of $1,048,936.
Recommended Action:
20-157611.Adopt Resolution No. 2020-23 authorizing certain City Officials to
execute Grant Applications and Documents
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-23, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Recommended Action:
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Beach Authorizing Certain City Officials to Execute Grant Applications and Documents.”
20-159312.Request for approval to establish a Payment Deferral Program for
Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) assessments
collected by the City in Response to COVID-19 - Resolution No.
2020-27
Adopt Resolution 2020-27, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Establishing a City Policy Regarding the Deferral of Huntington Beach Tourism
Business Improvement District Assessment in Response to COVID-19,” related to the
establishment of a TBID payment deferral program, which has been approved by the
board of VisitHB.
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC HEARING
20-159413.Adopt Resolution No. 2020-29 to authorize and adopt a Five-Year
Plan for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Funds
and to submit an application for funding in year 1 (Fiscal Year
2020-2021)
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-29, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach to Authorize and Adopt a Five-Year Plan for Permanent Local Housing Allocation
Program Funds and to Submit an Application for Funding in Year 1 (Fiscal Year
2020-2021).”
Recommended Action:
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
20-159214.Recommendations for establishing the Huntington Beach Economic
Recovery Task Force
A) Form a nine (9) member Huntington Beach Economic Recovery Task Force
comprised of local business leaders to provide guidance and recommendations to the
City Council on matters related to potential COVID-19 economic recovery efforts; and ,
B) Appoint two members of the City Council to act as liaisons to the Task Force, including
the Mayor and immediate past Mayor.
Recommended Action:
20-160315.Adopt Resolution No. 2020-30 supporting the Orange County Board
of Supervisors’ efforts to address Commercial Re-Openings in
response to COVID-19
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Adopt Resolution No. 2020-30, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Supporting the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ Efforts to Address
Commercial Re-Openings in Response to COVID-19 .”
Recommended Action:
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
20-160416.Submitted by Councilmember Posey - Direct staff to research
expanded Outdoor Dining Program for COVID-19 restaurant relief
Based on my assessment of the situation, I am requesting that the City Council vote to
direct staff to develop a program that would temporarily convert adjacent public spaces
into outdoor dining areas to allow restaurants greater dining capacity, given COVID-19
social distancing requirements.
Recommended Action:
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is
Monday, May 18, 2020, 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
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1602 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
Mayor Semeta to Announce: Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Council shall
recess into Closed Session to meet with its designated labor negotiator: Oliver Chi, City
Manager; also in attendance: Travis Hopkins, Assistant City Manager, regarding the following:
Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT); Management Employees' Organization
(MEO); Police Officers’ Association (POA); Police Management Association (PMA); Huntington
Beach Firefighters’ Association (HBFA); Fire Management Association (FMA); Marine Safety
Management Association (MSMA) Surf City Lifeguard Employees’ Association (SCLEA) and
Non-Represented (Non-Associated) Employees (NA).
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1590 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4), the City Council shall recess into Closed
Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding whether to authorize the City Attorney to
provide Amicus Support in the Petition to the United States Supreme Court for review of the
case Higginson v. Xavier Becerra, et al. Higginson v. Becerra, No. 18-55455 (9th Cir. Jul. 31,
2018).
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1601 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Council shall recess into Closed Session to
meet with its designated labor negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; also in attendance: Travis
Hopkins, Assistant City Manager, regarding the following: Huntington Beach Municipal
Teamsters (HBMT); Management Employees' Organization (MEO); Police Officer's Association
(POA); Police Management Association (PMA); Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association
(HBFA); Fire Management Association (FMA); Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA)
Surf City Lifeguard Employees’ Association (SCLEA) and Non-Represented (Non-Associated)
Employees (NA).
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1605 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2), the City Council shall recess into Closed
Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding potential litigation. Number of cases, two
(2).
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1550 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
Marilyn Anonia of Saint Simon and Jude Catholic Church and member of the Greater
Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1486 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
Ascon Landfill Site Update
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1597 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
Update of the City COVID-19 Response Plan and Actions for Review and Discussion
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From:Estanislau, Robin
To:Esparza, Patty
Subject:FW: Public Comments: Enactment & Enforcement of COVID-19 Safety Measures
Date:Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:35:39 AM
Attachments:image001.png
COVID-19?
Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk
City of Huntington Beach
714-536-5405
Please consider the HB City Clerk's office for your passport needs!
From: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club <Info@NBWDC.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:49 AM
To: Semeta, Lyn <Lyn.Semeta@surfcity-hb.org>; Hardy, Jill <Jill.Hardy@surfcity-hb.org>; Brenden,
Patrick <Patrick.Brenden@surfcity-hb.org>; Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity-hb.org>; Delgleize, Barbara
<Barbara.Delgleize@surfcity-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik <Erik.Peterson@surfcity-hb.org>; Posey, Mike
<Mike.Posey@surfcity-hb.org>
Cc: Fikes, Cathy <CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; Estanislau, Robin <Robin.Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org>;
Johanna.Dombo@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Public Comments: Enactment & Enforcement of COVID-19 Safety Measures
Dear Mayor Semeta and Huntington Beach City Council,
The Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club strongly urges the Huntington Beach City Council
to follow the recommended safety measures of California State officials to prevent the spread of
the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Huntington Beach and surrounding communities. This includes
enacting and enforcing the following measures in Huntington Beach:
California’s State-wide, Stay-At-Home closure policies—including but not limited to all
metered parking spots at local beaches and recreational areas;
Orange County Health Officer’s Order, which temporarily bans all public gatherings, with
specifically noted exceptions (Emergency Regulations, dated March 17, 2020);
CDC safety guidelines and precautions;
and Closure of all County parks, beaches, and recreational facilities.
Our organization along with other community leaders are concerned about the safety of
Huntington Beach residents and we look to all of you as the governing body of Huntington Beach
to protect and minimize risk for your constituents.
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This is particularly important for Huntington Beach because it is dealing not only with increasing
beach visitors as the weather warms, but also the large crowds of demonstrators who endanger
the health and safety of our residents.
Respectfully,
Board of Directors
Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club
Advocating for Democratic values in Newport Beach
P O Box 11761 | Newport Beach, CA 92658 | 949.423.6468
NBWDC.org | Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @NBWDC
Paid for by the Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club, FEC ID# C00570168
Note: Your donations and payments to political-party organizations, like NBWDC, are not tax-deductible.
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From:Brittany Berryman
To:supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject:Please Close the Beaches - An HB Small Business Plea
Date:Wednesday, April 29, 2020 1:57:10 PM
To the City of Huntington Beach,
We write to you today as concerned HB residents who both own a small business and
multiple properties in this amazing city. We're a brother sister duo who has built and
grown Bark City Dog Daycare and Boarding, an extremely successful business and
community caring for thousands of dogs in this city. On March 23, we made the very
difficult decision to temporarily close to honor the state's most recent stay-at-home
order to slow the spread of COVID-19. We felt like this was the only decision to make
given that our mission is to prioritize the health and well-being of the dogs in our care
and our greater Bark City community.
As both influential HB small business owners and residents, we are upset because
we believe the City is acting recklessly by keeping our beaches open. By doing so,
the City is not protecting its residents and business owners, as thousands of other
Southern California residents flock to HB to take advantage of our open beaches.
Consequently, the City is allowing potential virus carriers from areas of higher rates
(like LA or San Diego) to enter our communities. That matters to us both as residents
and as small businesses owners. These virus carrying people from out of HB could
cause our COVID-19 numbers to go up in the coming weeks and consequently, not
only put our family at risk but also delay our business in reopening. We have made a
financial sacrifice to protect our community and Huntington Beach and the City's
reckless decision to keep the beaches open is spitting in the face of that sacrifice.
This weekend is supposed to bring more beautiful weather. Will you as the City close
our beaches and continue to protect us as residents like you have through so many
other initiatives? Will you as the City close our beaches and protect our small
businesses?
Or will you as the City leave our beaches open and endanger our community? Will
you allow virus carriers to enter our community and potentially increase our COVID-
19 cases and push back our ability to re-open as a small business?
We ask that you please protect us and close the city's beaches. For our families, for
our economy, for our community.
Thank you,
Brittany Berryman and Bryson Berryman
--
Brittany Berryman
COO, Bark City Dog Daycare and Boarding
Huntington Beach, CA
(714) 536-5045
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From:Jerry Jones
To:Agenda Alerts
Subject:RESIDENT OBJECTION TO HUNTINGTON BEACH OPENING
Date:Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2:38:03 PM
Dear HB City Council
I want to register my complaint about opening Huntington Beach's beach front. The governor has rightly
set a policy of social distancing and self isolation as a priority during this COVID-19 pandemic, which still
is increasing in case rates. HB has many vulnerable citizens, especially seniors. Treatment of COVID
disease is a horrible experience. Our city governance should stiffen their resolve to create a healthy safe
environment. Now is not the time to bow to those wanting to open the economy to business as usual.
Feelings, hopes, anxiety and bottom lines are not basis for action; worsening disease data are. feel their
pain too, but that is trumped by the potential morbidity and mortality caused by COVID-19 disease. Don't
give in to bad choices.
Sincerely,
Jerome H. Jones, M.D, MPH
6801 Presidio Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-3683
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From:Estanislau, Robin on behalf of
To:supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject:Supplemental Comments on Council Agenda Items
Date:Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:55:18 PM
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 1:39 PM
To:
Subject: Public Comments on Council Agenda Items
Subject Beach / parking lots
Name Patty Reid
Email pattyandrj@yahoo.com
Comments
I realize this is a tough subject but we have a deadly virus going around & people
are flocking to the beach with nowhere to park And no masks on. They will park
literally anywhere. I’m on 15th & Pecan & there is no parking & hasn’t been since
Friday.
My suggestion: open parking lots & severely cone every other space or put those
wood triangles up.
But to leave us residents in such a dismal situation is irresponsible, inconsiderate
and downright deplorable.
Or just close the beach. But THIS decision is NOT working.
And for Gods sake, to tweet it out is just embarrassing. It’s even made its way to
London via Daily Mail & TMZ.
My ex in Reno, NV said it’s on the news there, and it’s sounding laughable Florida
& Southern California ( they actually mentioned Huntington & Newport Beaches )
how they are handling this.
Make a better decision. For the safety of your residents who pay our taxes & your
salaries.
Thank you.
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From:Estanislau, Robin on behalf of
To:supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject:Supplemental Communication on Council Agenda Items
Date:Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:18:54 PM
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 10:57 AM
Subject: Supplemental Communications on Council Agenda Items
Subject Open beach causing dangerous residential vehicle and
people traffic
Name Concerned, 20-year HB Homeowner and Citizen
Email suepad@earthlink.net
Comments
I've been a downtown HB homeowner for almost 20 years, and this is my first
registered complaint. I'm very concerned about the city's decision to keep the
beach open while closing beach parking. This is like having one weak link in a
chain. This decision is causing downtown residential streets to be overwhelmed
with vehicle and people traffic. Visitors are standing around and walking right by
my house with no masks, no social distancing, and there's honking and arguing
over parking spots on my street.
This is dangerous to HB's residents, especially older ones like in my home. I'm
registering my concern to HB's City Council. Keeping beaches open was a good
experiment but it's not working. I strongly suggest HB close the beach to keep
residents safe from irresponsible visitors potentially spreading COVID-19 to local
HB residents. As our city's leadership, please protect us, HB citizens!
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Status
New
Work Order
#287503
Reporter Name
margaret french
Email
margfrench@gmail.com
Phone
714-943-1559
Report Submitted
APR 27, 2020 - 7:14 AM
From:MyHB
To:Switzer, Donna; Esparza, Patty; Estanislau, Robin; Moore, Tania
Subject: MyHB-#287503 Agenda & Public Hearing Comments []
Date:Monday, April 27, 2020 7:14:11 AM
MyHB
New Report Submitted - #287503
Issue Type
Agenda & Public Hearing Comments
Subtype
City Council Meeting
Notes
WHAT THE HECK IS THE MATTER WITH YOU ALL IN MANAGEMENT???
CLOSE THE BEACHES!! EVERY PERSON OUT THERE NEGATED ALL THE
FLIPPING HARD WORK THE REST OF US HAVE DONE WHO RESPECT
HOW DANGEROUS COVID 19 IS... YOU ARE SO IRRESPONSIBLE. USE
THE TAXES I PAY TO DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE!! GIVE US A
CHANCE.
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Status
New
Work Order
#287888
Reporter Name
Cynthia Molt
Email
mrscynthia88@yahoo.com
Phone Report Submitted
APR 27, 2020 - 1:01 PM
From:MyHB
To:Switzer, Donna; Esparza, Patty; Estanislau, Robin; Moore, Tania
Subject: MyHB-#287888 Agenda & Public Hearing Comments []
Date:Monday, April 27, 2020 1:01:44 PM
MyHB
New Report Submitted - #287888
Issue Type
Agenda & Public Hearing Comments
Subtype
City Council Meeting
Notes
I have been going to Huntington Beach since 17. I am now 62. I have been
staying at home. With COVID-19, it was truly shameful to see HB on TV
flaunting and throwing away all the strides made with those of us who
stay at home. You even had people there from Oakland! You will set us
back or have a resurgence of the virus. Be responsible and do something!
People have died and can't even go to a loved one's funeral. Enough!
Every media outlet and CNN and MSNBC were showing what a mockery
you made.
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Status
New
Work Order
#288099
Reporter Name
Tomasz Jagoda
Email
tjagoda@hotmail.com
Phone Report Submitted
APR 27, 2020 - 7:08 PM
From:MyHB
To:Switzer, Donna; Esparza, Patty; Estanislau, Robin; Moore, Tania
Subject: MyHB-#288099 Agenda & Public Hearing Comments []
Date:Monday, April 27, 2020 7:08:28 PM
MyHB
New Report Submitted - #288099
Issue Type
Agenda & Public Hearing Comments
Subtype
City Council Meeting
Notes
With current pandemic in place, I was wondering if there's any plans of
restricting parking within HB for non residents? This could be simply
enforced by distributions of parking permits for all residents, and then
restricting street parking. With all the other beach town closing down the
beaches, HB gets higher then usual number of visitors. The parking is
becoming a problem. This past weekend felt like a 4th of a July weekend. I
had to park my car all the way by the albertsons, and walk to my place on
13th and Orange
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Status
New
Work Order
#288369
Reporter Name
Donald Slaven
Email
eyes9@verizon.net
Phone
714-536-1220
Report Submitted
APR 28, 2020 - 9:23 AM
From:MyHB
To:Switzer, Donna; Esparza, Patty; Estanislau, Robin; Moore, Tania
Subject: MyHB-#288369 Agenda & Public Hearing Comments []
Date:Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:24:06 AM
MyHB
New Report Submitted - #288369
Issue Type
Agenda & Public Hearing Comments
Subtype
City Council Meeting
Notes
Allowing Public Access to Beaches During Pandemic The City Council
and Police Dept. need to immediately CLOSE ACCESS TO City Beaches!!
It is absurd to close off parking, but then forces people from all areas of
Southern California to park in our neighborhoods and got to City Beaches
without masks or social distancing. This past weekend showed crowds
packed on bike paths and failure of social distancing per State Governor
orders! How can the Police spokesman state to news outlets that they
"observed" proper observance of Pandemic Guidelines??? That's just an
open invitation to more people causing greater exposure and future Up-
Ticks in Covid spreading in our community and Orange County. Close
these beaches and protect our civilization. Please read attached link on
the 1918 Pandemic, to prevent the SECOND WAVE sure to come:
https://www.influenzaarchive.org/cities/city-sanfrancisco.html#
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Status
New
Work Order
#288557
Reporter Name
Barbara Hayes
Email
barb.hayes@yahoo.com
Phone Report Submitted
APR 28, 2020 - 11:45 AM
From:MyHB
To:Switzer, Donna; Esparza, Patty; Estanislau, Robin; Moore, Tania
Subject: MyHB-#288557 Agenda & Public Hearing Comments []
Date:Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:45:57 AM
MyHB
New Report Submitted - #288557
Issue Type
Agenda & Public Hearing Comments
Subtype
City Council Meeting
Notes
Beach closure. Hello, please close the beach for a few weeks! OC has
more COVID cases than before. And the folks walking through our
neighborhoods let alone the beach or path areas have no regard for
wearing masks nor were they social distancing. It was unbelievable. This
needs to be done especially if neighboring communities close their
beaches. Or at a minimum please close all of the downtown streets for
parking except to residents. How about reviving the parking permit
program that we so desperately need?
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1579 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk
Subject:
Approve and Adopt Minutes
Statement of Issue:
The City Council/Public Financing Authority special meeting minutes of March 31, 2020, and City
Council/Public Financing Authority regular, and Housing Authority special meeting minutes of April 6,
2020, require review and approval.
Financial Impact:
None.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority special meeting minutes dated
March 31, 2020, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk; and,
B) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing regular, and Housing Authority special
meeting minutes dated April 6, 2020, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk .
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and/or request revision(s).
Analysis:
None.
Environmental Status:
Non-Applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non-Applicable - Administrative Item
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File #:20-1579 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
Attachment(s):
1. March 31, 2020 CC/PFA special meeting minutes
2. April 6, 2020 CC/PFA regular meeting and HA special meeting minutes
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Minutes
City Council/Public Financing Authority Special Meeting
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
4:00 PM — Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
A video recording of the 4:00 PM portion of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas/
4:00 PM — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL ED TO ORDER — 4:07 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Posey, Delgleize (remote), Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr (remote), and
Brenden (remote)
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilmember Posey
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
#1 (20-1557) PowerPoint communication submitted by City Manager Oliver Chi, entitled City of
Huntington Beach — COVID-19 Response Update.
#1 (20-1557) Forty-four (44) Email and MyHB communications received regarding COVID-19.
Consent Calendar
#3 (20-1156) Two (2) MyHB communications received regarding rent relief in mobile home parks.
Administrative Items
#4 (20-1559) Email communication submitted by Assistant City Attorney Mike Vigliotta, regarding the
submission of a corrected signature page for Emergency Ordinance No. 4210.
#4 (20-1559) Twenty-four (24) MyHB communications received regarding rent/mortgage relief and
evictions.
Two (2) items regarding holding a public meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) – Social distancing measures were in place for providing
public comments SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES WILL BE IN PLACE FOR PROVIDING PUBLIC
COMMENTS — 1 Speaker
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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/government/agendas.
Robin Estanislau, Huntington Beach City Clerk, was called to speak and expressed her concerns about
not providing a means for remote public participation for public meetings while ensuring that current
government health and safety directives are met, and stated that staff is prepared to move forward with a
remote application which would also allow remote participation by constituents. (00:02:37)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE — APPOINTMENTS — LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Posey reported that he spoke to representatives of the Huntington Beach Police
Officers’ Association (HBPOA).
Councilmember Carr reported a conversation with the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association
(HBPOA).
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
1. 20-1557 Update of the City COVID-19 Response Plan and Actions for Review and Discussion
City Manager Oliver Chi, Police Chief Robert Handy and Fire Chief Scott Haberle presented a
PowerPoint communication entitled City of Huntington Beach — COVID-19 Response Update with slides
titled: Situational Update (3), Transitioning to Phase III Operating Model, Maintain Vital City Operations,
Outreach To Our At-Risk Communities, Fire/EMS Operational Update, Police Operational Update, New
Services Developed (4), Public Information Operation Statistics Since March 12th, Instagram Launches
'Stay Home' Story & Co-Watching Feature (5), Working To Stay Ahead of the Situation, and Questions.
Councilmember Brenden thanked City staff members for being so agile during this time, and shared his
amazement at what has been accomplished by everyone.
Mayor Semeta expressed appreciation for the creativity and innovation that staff, as well as community
partners, have provided in a very short amount of time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Posey pulled Item #3 regarding Rent Abatement for City-owned facilities for further
discussion.
2. 20-1545 Adopted Resolution No. 2020-17 — Suspend Water Shutoffs to Residential and
Business Customers in Response to COVID-19
A motion was made by Hardy, second Posey to adopt Resolution 2020-17, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing City Policy on Termination of Residential and
Business Water Service in Response to COVID-19."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: None
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3. 20-1556 Approved Rent Abatement for Tenants at Certain City-owned Facilities
Councilmember Posey and City Manager Chi discussed the reasons for rent abatement.
A motion was made by Posey, second Peterson to authorize and direct the City Manager and/or his
designee to implement rent abatement to concessionaire tenants of various City-owned facilities,
excluding Ocean View Estates, effective from the date of the issuance of the State of California's
Proclamation of State of Emergency (March 4, 2020) until the Proclamation is lifted. A list of included
tenants is attached as Attachment No. 1.
Councilmember Delgleize asked, and City Manager Chi confirmed, that the Ocean View Estate renters
are not included in Administrative Item No. 4 regarding tenant evictions.
Mayor Semeta and City Manager Chi discussed the possibility of requiring evidence of need.
Councilmember Posey explained his opinion that a concessionaires' hardship is created by the City in
this situation, but any hardship experienced by tenants at Ocean View Estates would not be a result of
City actions.
Councilmember Brenden expressed support for Councilmember Posey’s motion based on his
understanding that the Ocean View Estates tenants are protected by Governor Newsom's recently
issued Executive Order to Protect Renters.
Mayor Semeta stated her support for the amended motion.
The motion as amended by Councilmember Posey, second Peterson, carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4. 20-1559 Denied Adoption of Emergency Ordinance 4210 Establishing Temporary Ban on
Certain Tenant Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent as a Result of COVID-19 Related
Financial Impacts
City Manager Chi introduced this item by explaining Governor Newsom’s issuance of an Executive Order
to ban residential evictions, and this proposed City Emergency Ordinance addresses commercial and
residential tenants. The distinctions between Governor Newsom's Order and the City's Ordinance are 1)
length of time or duration, 2) the penalties provision, and 3) the City is including commercial tenants.
Councilmember Peterson stated his understanding that when this Emergency Ordinance was originally
discussed, Governor Newsom had not yet addressed the issue of tenant evictions. City Attorney Gates
explained the technicalities related to emergency ordinances, and explained this is a supplement to
Governor Newsom's Executive Order to provide local enforcement, because there is no enforcement
mechanism from Sacramento. Councilmember Peterson explained his objection to what he sees as
government taking away essential liberties.
City Attorney Gates explained that this Emergency Ordinance is legal, there is no interference with
leases or contracts, or the relationship between landlords and tenants, as it only removes a landlord's
abilities to immediately run to court right now to seek a court order to evict.
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Councilmember Delgleize and City Attorney Gates discussed why this Emergency Ordinance covers
both commercial and residential evictions, a clerical error within the Ordinance that was corrected, and
that the public has been afforded opportunity to comment on this Ordinance at this meeting and through
supplemental communications. City Attorney Gates stated that his office believes this Emergency
Ordinance reflects what Governor Newsom's Executive Order intended, within boundaries that are
constitutional. City Attorney Gates confirmed that the City issues citations whenever there is an
ordinance or code violation.
Councilmember Brenden stated his support for including commercial evictions in this Emergency
Ordinance, and ensuring that enforcement is under local control rather than at the State level. City
Attorney Gates confirmed that this action requires an affirmative vote of five (5) Councilmembers in order
to be approved. Councilmember Brenden clarified for the public that this Emergency Ordinance is not a
blanket moratorium on evictions, as it only addresses COVID-19 related situations. He continued by
confirming that this Emergency Ordinance does not relieve any tenant of their obligation to pay rent, nor
does it restrict landlords' abilities to recover rent after this Emergency Order is no longer in effect; and if
approved tonight it can be rescinded at any time the Council chooses. City Attorney Gates confirmed
that there is no requirement to treat this issue as a "Public Hearing" item, vs an "Administrative" item.
Councilmember Posey explained he is strongly opposed to this item because in his opinion it effectively
changes the terms of a lease, and evictions are civil actions not likely to happen now that courts have
been closed. He continued with examples of text within the Ordinance which he feels grant judicial
powers to the City Manager.
Councilmember Carr stated her opposition to Councilmember Posey's comments and expressed her
belief that this is a time for City leaders to step up and provide temporary solutions. She thanked City
Attorney Gates for stepping up to provide clarity and guidelines for a rather general Executive Order from
Governor Newsom, and explained that she sees this item as showing support for the tenants asking for
help in navigating through these unprecedented times.
Councilmember Peterson explained his understanding that Huntington Beach staff and other area cities
are communicating with their businesses and residents, asking them to be aware of the tough situations
their tenants may be in. However, he expressed his opinion that the Emergency Ordinance does not
ask, it demands and therefore he cannot support it.
City Attorney Gates reiterated that this Emergency Ordinance is the enforcement mechanism for
Governor Newsom's Executive Order, and stated that this does not create any new authority for the City
of Huntington Beach.
Councilmember Brenden explained that from his perspective Governor Newsom has already restricted
landlord rights through his Executive Order, and if this Emergency Ordinance is not approved then the
City of Huntington Beach is basically surrendering its authority to the State to administer a plan of
eviction moratorium. This Emergency Ordinance will allow local control over the process.
Councilmember Posey stated he appreciates City Attorney Gates clarification that this Emergency
Ordinance is the enforcement mechanism for Governor Newsom's Executive Order, however, the
Executive Order does not address commercial evictions, and that was added to this Emergency
Ordinance. Further, the Emergency Ordinance stipulates that the City Manager becomes the
adjudicator. City Manager Chi clarified that he only becomes the adjudicator in determining whether the
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tenant hardship is truly COVID-19 related. He would not be involved in any other landlord/tenant
negotiations regarding amounts due and payment deadlines.
Mayor Pro Tem Hardy asked how a landlord/tenant COVID-19 related dispute would be handled if this
Emergency Ordinance is not passed, and City Attorney Gates responded that it is unclear, because the
State, nor the County, have provided any direction; but the Executive Order states enforcement is up to
local jurisdictions.
Mayor Pro Tem Hardy stated she supports this Emergency Ordinance because there needs to be a
mechanism to help determine whether landlord/tenant situations are COVID-19 related, for residential
and commercial situations.
Councilmember Delgleize stated her opposition to this Emergency Order because in her opinion the
Governor’s Executive Order is all that is needed for now.
Mayor Semeta stated that based on her recent discussions with landlords, she believes a majority will do
the right thing for their tenants during the impact of COVID-19, and she is opposed to this Emergency
Ordinance because in her opinion it interferes with property rights.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Carr to adopt Ordinance No. 4210, "An Emergency Ordinance of
the City of Huntington Beach, Adding Chapter 3.58 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Establishing
a Temporary Ban on Certain Tenant Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent as a Result of COVID-19
Related Financial Strain."
The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Hardy, and Carr
NOES: Posey, Delgleize, Semeta, Peterson, and Brenden
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Peterson thanked City staff, Mayor Semeta, and the Police and Fire Departments staff
for being on the front lines, and commended the people like delivery drivers and grocery store personnel
who probably don't have any personal protection equipment, but still do their job to ensure everyone has
access to necessities.
Mayor Pro Tem Hardy thanked everyone for being mindful of, and following, social distancing
recommendations.
Councilmember Posey complimented Mayor Semeta for her empathetic, compassionate, and graceful
demeanor and the great informative videos. He also thanked City staff for their efforts to keep everyone
updated with the latest information.
Councilmember Delgleize stated her agreement with the comments already made by her fellow
Councilmembers, and expressed appreciation for the gratitude and teamwork she has observed
throughout the community, and her pride at being a member of this Council.
Councilmember Brenden stated his support for all of the previous Councilmember comments, and
especially acknowledged the extra efforts of many local businesses, volunteers, and the Huntington
Beach Interfaith Council. He encouraged people to purchase local merchant gift cards which can be used
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in the future, and closed by stating that during the worst of times in Huntington Beach we see the best in
the people of Huntington Beach.
Councilmember Carr echoed support for all of the previous Councilmember comments, and
acknowledged all of the parents with school-age children at home, as well as the teachers going out of
their way to make on-line learning work. She expressed appreciation for how everyone is stepping up
and believes the City will come out of this situation much stronger.
Mayor Semeta also echoed support for all of the previous Councilmember comments, and personally
acknowledged all of the health care providers who truly are on the front lines making personal sacrifices
for the benefit of the community.
ADJO URNMENT — at 5:52 PM to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City
Council/Public Financing Authority on Monday, April 6, 2020, 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
_________________________________________
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach and Secretary of the
Public Financing Authority of the City of Huntington
Beach, California
ATTEST:
______________________________________ _________________________________________
City Clerk-Secretary Mayor-Chair
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City Council/Public Financing Authority Regular
and Housing Authority Special Meeting
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, April 6, 2020
5:00 PM - Council Chambers
6:00 PM - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
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 - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER — 5:02 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Posey, Delgleize (remote), Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr (remote), and Brenden (remote)
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEM(S) (Received After Agenda Distribution) – None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEM – None.
A motion was made by Peterson, second Posey to recess to Closed Session for Item 1. With no
objections, the motion passed.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION — 5:05 PM
CLOSED SESSION
1. 20-1565 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), the City Council recessed into
Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding potential litigation.
Number of cases, one (1).
6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING AND CALLED TO
ORDER SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY — 6:05 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Posey, Delgleize (remote), Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr (remote), and Brenden (remote)
Absent: None
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Mayor Pro Tem Hardy.
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. 20-1548 Mike Michaud of Dance 4 Joy Ministries and member of the Greater Huntington
Beach Interfaith Council offered the invocation remotely
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY Remotely — None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications that were received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet.
Each comment was read in its entirety during the Public Comments portion of the meeting:
Non-Agendized Items
Two (2) communications received
City Manager's Report
Item #4 (20-1566) COVID-19 Update
Twenty-two (22) communications
Administrative Items
Item #9 (20-1546), #10 (20-1547), & #11 (20-1553)
One-hundred twenty-seven (127) communications
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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/government/agendas.
Mayor Semeta announced that due to the COVID-19 situation, this City Council meeting was closed to
the public. Comments could be submitted electronically for Council consideration by sending them to
agendacomment@surfcity-hb.org. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the
agenda, please submit comments no later than 2:00 PM of the day of the meeting. Comments received
after 2:00 PM will be shared and considered if possible, by City Council and made part of the official
public record of the meeting as supplemental communication.
Public Comments received by 2:00 PM were compiled and read aloud to the City Council by City Clerk
Robin Estanislau and Deputy City Clerk Tania Moore.
Unagendized Items:
Spencer Hagaman asked City Council to transition to a digital format for City Council meetings during the
COVID-19 pandemic. (00:03:57)
Natalie Moser, Homeless United - Huntington Beach Member, suggested ideas for addressing the needs
of homeless residents during COVID-19 pandemic. (00:07:54)
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City Manager's Report
Item No. 4 (20-1566) COVID-19 Update: (00:10:28)
Kim Aschenbrenner reported concerns related to improper social distancing observed at Bauer and
Edison Parks. (00:10:29)
William Bruner asked for the closing of City Beach parking lot. (00:10:56)
Tim reported lack of proper social distancing observed at beach parking lots. (00:11:02)
Dawn Brunner asked for closure of all outdoor facilities. (00:11:27)
Diana Nicasio asked the City to close the beaches. (00:11:32)
Lucy Peerenboom asked the City to close the beaches. (00:11:41)
Jacqueline Acevedo asked the City to close the beaches. (00:11:50)
Elizabeth Garcia asked the City to close the beaches. (00:12:08)
Anonymous asked the City to close the beaches. (00:12:31)
Richard Green asked for direction on using the Strand without walking on the grass, and requested that
parking along PCH be closed. (00:12:47)
Marty Caproni asked the City to close the beaches. (00:13:13)
Kathy Bartlett reported it is impossible to practice social distancing on bike and beach paths; and no one
is wearing face masks. (00:13:51)
Kathy Anderson expressed concerns about 4th of July crowds and asked that planned festivities be
cancelled. (00:14:00)
A. Q. asked why Stay-at-Home orders are not being enforced. (00:14:15)
David Miller, a long-time resident, asked the City to close the beaches. (00:14:26)
Ellen Hale asked the City to close the beaches. (00:14:46)
Natalie Moser thanked first responders and essential workers for their service. (00:14:53)
Tammy Wegner asked the City to close the beaches. (00:15:15)
Anonymous noted lack of social distancing in the Downtown and beach areas (00:15:27)
John Henkel asked the City to close the beaches. (00:15:59)
Administrative Items
Item No. 9 (20-1546) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding – Management Employee’s
Organization (MEO)
Item No. 10 (20-1547) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding – Municipal Teamsters
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Item No. 11 (20-1553) Proposed Memorandum of Understanding – Police Officers’ Association
(POA) (00:16:06)
Canned comment in opposition to Items 9, 10 and 11 for at least one year received from:
Craig and Stephanie Billington
Jon Koskoff
Tom Laughlin
Patricia Pitts
Madeline Pacilio-Brand
Sid Spenick
Blake Rose
Les and Sharon Messick
Gary Liggett
Greg Dillon
Russel Neal
Donna Dillon
Carole Pedriana (00:16:10)
Susan Jervik communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 & 11 for at least a year. (00:17:12)
Lois Lacey communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 & 11 for at least a year. (00:17:41)
Elizabeth Pedley communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 & 11 for at least a year. (00:17:54)
Roy and Margaret Arnold communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 for at least a year.
(00:18:06)
Paula and Michael Hessley communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 for at least a year.
(00:18:16)
Steve Farnsworth communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:18:24)
Vanessa Martinez communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:19:12)
Larry McNeely communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:20:20)
Craig Frampton communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 for at least a year. (00:20:58)
Craig Frampton shared a canned Police Department response regarding traffic. (00:21:34)
Jeff Murdoch communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:21:40)
Rob Pool communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the City has totally recuperated from
COVID-19 pandemic. (00:21:47)
Gary Tarkington communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the City has totally recuperated
from COVID-19 pandemic. (00:26:26)
Ann Palmer communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:26:34)
Cari Swan communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 for at least a year. (00:27:32)
Cari Swan provided additional information to support her position of opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11
for at least a year. (00:31:00)
Erich Moreno communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (00:33:32)
Janet Cole communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (00:34:15)
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Ron Plummer communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (00:34:43)
Allen Curry communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (00:35:14)
Ross and Diane Miller communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-
19 are known. (00:35:53)
Chris Berry communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 for at least a year. (00:36:16)
David Cicerone communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 for at least a year. (00:37:09)
Judith Clark communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:37:12)
Sean Porter, long-time resident of Huntington Beach, communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and
11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are known. (00:38:18)
Stephanie Szu communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:38:44)
Barbara Katz communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:39:03)
Elizabeth Esparza communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:39:52)
Ray Raines communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:41:03)
Rob and Sharon Ott communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-
19 are known. (00:41:27)
Lana Ray Benton communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19
are known. (00:43:25)
Ceason Baker communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (00:43:48)
Lowell Pierce communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:45:04)
Tony communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:45:29)
Eric Halsey communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:45:33)
Natalie Porter communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 for at least 4 - 6 months. (00:45:46)
Richard Thiel communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (00:46:00)
Milt Dardis communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (00:47:10)
Diana Lethen communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:49:45)
Ron Taylor and Margaret Coleman communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full
effects of COVID-19 are known. (00:50:03)
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Kathy Carrick communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:50:51)
Michael and Jennifer Bledsoe communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of
COVID-19 are known. (00:53:09)
Mark Cohen communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:53:31)
Ann and Gary Tarkington communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:53:40)
Ron Taylor communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:54:25)
Kathleen Moore Nutting communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:54:40)
Larry McNeely communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (00:57:10)
City Employee asked Council to please table the MOU votes until the future. (00:59:06)
Kathleen Brown communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:59:20)
Barbara Katz communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (00:59:25)
Cathy Haro communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:00:15)
Patti Davis communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:00:47)
Gina Curry communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:01:22)
Logan Haug communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:02:07)
Nicholas Mestanas communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19
are known. (01:02:37)
Greg Velastegui communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:03:21)
Lynn Ungar communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:03:44)
Aimee Ruiz opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:04:31)
Terry Feit communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:05:03)
Mark Tonkovitch communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:05:45)
Gino Bruno communicated opposition to Item Nos. 8, 9, and 10 [9, 10 and 11] until the full effects of
COVID-19 are known. (01:06:01)
Ted Barsh communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:07:51)
Crystal Kerins communicated opposition to Item Nos. 8, 9, and 10 [9, 10 and 11] at this time. (01:08:07)
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Steve West communicated opposition to Item Nos. 8, 9, and 10 [9, 10 and 11] until the full effects of
COVID-19 are known. (01:08:46)
Christine Machado communicated opposition to Item Nos. 8, 9, and 10 [9, 10 and 11] at this time.
(01:10:21)
Erik Mohler communicated opposition to Item Nos. 8, 9, and 10 [9, 10 and 11] for at least two years.
(01:10:33)
Christina Silva-Salgado communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:10:49)
Anna Plewa communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (01:11:04)
Eileen Harris communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:12:21)
Marlene Shiner communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:13:12)
Michelle and Terry Schomburg communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:13:44)
Keith and Jean Rhine communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:14:19)
Tom Wilkinson communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:14:39)
Teri Pool communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:14:52)
Barbara Shepard communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:15:52)
Dino Ferraro communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:16:19)
Adriana Aguilera communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:17:12)
Ginny Latka communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:17:28)
Linda and Gary Chrisman communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of
COVID-19 are known. (01:17:49)
Debbie Farmen communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:18:11)
Rita Barry communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (01:18:16)
Marty Golden communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:18:37)
Peta-Gaye Hoskinson communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:19:09)
Kori Haug communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:20:32)
Daniel Savard communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (01:20:46)
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Michael Gioan communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (01:21:53)
Lynda Muir communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:24:05)
Susan Matthewson communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:24:33)
Linda Kalicki communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:24:59)
Jerry Barry communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:25:24)
Jon and Susan Gary communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-
19 are known. (01:26:21)
Bill Saksa communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:29:11)
C. L. Stapleton communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:29:39)
Taylor Haug communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:30:02)
Sean and Kate Bonnevie communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:30:18)
Thomas Tetreault communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. (01:31:28)
ARoyalty-Hanavan communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:31:34)
Mark Cohen communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:32:12)
Carlee Okerman communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19
are known. (01:32:21)
Pat Quintana communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (01:33:07)
William Hennerty, Jr. communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:33:24)
Robert Dominguez communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:33:38)
Debbie Farmen (2) communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:33:48)
Sherry Daniels communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (01:33:57)
Dorothy Newbrough communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-
19 are known. (01:36:46)
Lisa Ager communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 until the full effects of COVID-19 are
known. (01:36:57)
Laurie Virtue communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:37:10)
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Janet Bean communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:37:51)
Chris Barsh communicated opposition to Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 at this time. (01:39:20)
Agenda Comments to the City Council RECEIVED AFTER 2:00 CUTOFF:
(Names acknowledged during the Public Comment Portion of the meeting) (01:39:43)
City Manager’s Report
#4 (20-1566)
Pappas Natalie Moser
Administrative Items #9, 10, 11
Tiffany Tina Yvonne Mauro Sally Neiser
Bill Martin Kelly Eddy Robert Faiella
Brie B Bill Larkin Debra Jubinsky
Matt McAllister David Powell Dewy
Dorothy & Mike Kraus Jake Knox Joe Fischman
Terry Ferguson Laura Conway Vince Sipkovich
Steve Fong Linda Moulton-Patterson Lisa Henderson
Spencer Kelly Heidi Fong Linda Law
Sam Shepherd Brian Schrieber S2 Performing Training
Jacob Fong Libby Frolichman Lauren Smith
Indiana Fuller Grant Hasselbach Allie Shepherd
SoCal 714 Larry Godfrey Sean McCollom
Victor Ojeda Darryl Purks Charles Knoth
Grace Fitzpatrick Erich Moreno Natalie Moser
Mayor Pro Tem Hardy stated that the majority of the people whose names were just read, as being
received AFTER the cutoff, stated their support for Administrative Item No. 11, and she acknowledged
that all Councilmembers received copies of all comments.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE — APPOINTMENTS — LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Posey reported speaking to the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association (HBPOA).
Councilmember Delgleize reported attending a Highways and Planning meeting of the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA), and announced a collaborative effort between California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans), OCTA, and the various impacted cities for addressing traffic issues and
solutions all along the Beach Boulevard corridor.
Councilmember Carr reported a conversation with the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association
(HBPOA).
Councilmember Brenden reported a conversation with the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association
(HBPOA).
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CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
3. 20-1484 Ascon Landfill Site Update
Assistant City Manager Travis Hopkins presented a PowerPoint communication entitled Ascon Landfill
Site Update with slides entitled Slope Failure Concern (3), Ascon Landfill Site Slope Inspection, Tension
Cracks Identified (2), Community Forum, For More Information on Ascon Project, and Ascon Landfill Site
Update.
Councilmember Carr and Assistant City Manager Hopkins discussed that the California Department of
Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has the permits and authority necessary for the completion of this
project.
Mayor Semeta and Assistant City Manager Hopkins confirmed that this planned managed excavation, on
a limited area of the berm related to slope failure, is expected to be very minor compared to the work that
was done last year.
4. 20-1566 Update of the City COVID-19 Response Plan and Actions for Review and Discussion
City Manager Oliver Chi emphasized all departments are functioning and vital City operations are being
maintained. He highlighted adjustments in department's activities and new programs that have been
developed in response to COVID-19, and provided a financial overview presenting revenue and
expenditure projections based on COVID-19 impacts.
City Manager Chi presented a PowerPoint communication entitled City of Huntington Beach COVID-19
Response Update with slides entitled Situational Update US Totals, Situational Update Orange County
(2), Situational Update HB EMS Response Statistics, Maintenance of Vital City Operations, Huntington
Beach Electronic Submittal Portal, CLOSED due to COVID-19 Keep Off Grass, HB Ready Coronavirus
Updates in Huntington Beach, Stimulus Package Summary, Telehealth Program Being Launched, New
Emerging Issue — Face Coverings, Financial Overview, FY 2019/20 COVID-19 Budget Projection
Details, Summary COVID-19 FY 2019/20 Financial Position, and Questions?
Mayor Pro Tem Hardy, City Manager Chi and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Dahle Bulosan discussed
when sales taxes are actually received, reduced General Fund savings transfers, clarified that Section
115 Reserve funds are only for future Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) obligations, and
PERS calculates everything at the end of the Fiscal Year (June 30) and then there is a two-year (2 yr.)
lag before PERS makes the new unfunded liability available.
Councilmember Posey thanked City Manager Chi for his hard work, creativity and personal sacrifice
during this time. Councilmember Posey and City Manager Chi discussed grant funds, as related to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Reimbursable Expenses, on-going research to identify
new Federal stimulus bills, and the commitment to provide regular updates on available funding and the
status of funds already applied for.
Councilmember Peterson, City Manager Chi and CFO Bulosan discussed a number of capital
improvement projects being considered for delay to save General Fund dollars. Councilmember
Peterson shared his opinion that there is no way to make up for missed sales tax during the time of
COVID-19 business closures.
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Mayor Semeta stated her support for being very cautious with reducing General Liability funds, and City
Manager Chi clarified that as far as capital improvement projects, it becomes a timing issue as to
whether a project can be completed within the current Fiscal Year.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. 20-1535 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Posey, second Hardy to approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes dated March 16, 2020, as written and on file in the office of the City
Clerk; and, approve and adopt the City Council emergency meeting minutes dated March 19, 2020, as
written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: None
6. 20-1533 Received and Filed the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021-2024/2025 Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan; Draft 2020/2021 Annual Action Plan
for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership Programs; Draft FY 2020/21-2024/2025 Citizen Participation Plan; and
Draft FY 2020/21-2024/2025 Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
A motion was made by Posey, second Hardy to receive and file the following draft documents in
compliance with the Consolidated Plan Procedures of 24 CFR Part 91: 1. Draft Fiscal Year 2020/21 to
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Consolidated Plan; 2. Draft Fiscal Year 2020/21 Annual Action Plan; 3. Draft Fiscal
Year 2020/21 to Fiscal Year 2024/25 Citizen Participation Plan; and 4. Draft Fiscal Year 2020/21 to
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: None
7. 20-1544 Adopted Resolution No. 2020-16 approving City authorized agents to apply for and
obtain Financial Assistance for Disaster and Emergency Relief
A motion was made by Posey, second Hardy to adopt Resolution No. 2020-16, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing Certain City Officials to Execute Applications and
Documents to Obtain Disaster and Emergency Relief."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: None
8. 20-1560 Adopted Resolution No. 06, authorizing the Housing Authority Clerk to accept
deeds on behalf of the Huntington Beach Housing Authority
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A motion was made by Posey, second Hardy to Adopt Resolution No. 06, "A Resolution of the Board of
Commissioners of the Huntington Beach Housing Authority designating the Clerk to accept Deed and
Real Property Interests on behalf of the Housing Authority."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
City Manager Chi introduced Administrative Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 with a PowerPoint presentation
entitled Introduction of Proposed Memoranda of Understanding with Police Officers' Association, HB
Municipal Teamsters, and Management Employees' Association, with slides titled: Obligations Under
Myers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA), Proposed Memoranda of Understanding, FY 2019/20 Fiscal Impact,
FY 2020/21 Fiscal Impact, and City Council Options.
Councilmember Peterson thanked the community for responding, described the back and forth
discussions necessary to reach these agreements, and stated his support for putting the brakes on these
items now until there is a full, more accurate picture of City finances related to COVID-19, which he
suggested most likely won't happen until 2021.
Councilmember Posey reviewed the four major objectives that City Manager Chi had when he was hired
which included Labor Negotiations, and stated that in his opinion had there not been the delay required
to hire a City Manager and Assistant City Manager, these contracts would have been accepted and
approved several months ago. Councilmember Posey shared his concern that a delay in approval could
affect staff retention, and believes it is prudent to approve the proposed medical leave change now.
Councilmember Posey closed his comments by sharing that Councilmembers had received
communications of support for these items from several prominent community members that were not
received before the deadline and therefore were not available to be read aloud.
Councilmember Carr stated her support for most of Councilmember Posey's comments and expressed
her opinion these memoranda are long overdue, and shared her concern that re-negotiation may be
required if there is further delay. Councilmember Carr further stated that she received many
communications from community members that were not read aloud, and sees this situation
demonstrating the need for a change in how the public can "speak" at these meetings. Councilmember
Carr described some of the ways that private companies are responding to this crisis by boosting pay
and benefits, especially for their employees on the front lines.
Councilmember Delgleize stated her support for the comments made by both Councilmembers Posey
and Carr, and expressed her appreciation to City Manager Chi, Police Chief Handy and Fire Chief
Haberle for the outstanding ways they have effectively managed during this time. Councilmember
Delgleize also recognized the months of time that it took to negotiate these contracts and expressed her
support for approval.
Councilmember Brenden expressed his gratitude to all of the first responders for the sacrifices they are
making at this time, and commended City staff members and managers for their efforts to meet the new
challenges created during this time. Councilmember Brenden also reported receiving many
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communications from residents in the last three hours, and his final analysis shows that in reality fifty-
percent (50%) of the respondents support these items and fifty-percent (50%) oppose these items. He
then read the comments sent by 1) Matt, 2) a Member of the MEO, and 3) Dorothy and Mike, all in
support of Administrative Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. Councilmember Brenden provided a review of historical
salary increases for the three groups under consideration, which in his opinion demonstrates that these
proposed increases are not excessive by any means, and stated his opinion that not approving these
items could potentially jeopardize public services and safety.
Councilmember Peterson stated he fully supports public service, but believes there is too much unknown
about the full financial impact of COVID-19 at this time, and if the current projections are wrong, these
increases will hit all taxpayers. He further explained his position that this issue has nothing to do with
retention since every city has implemented a hiring freeze right now and staff are not going to quit their
job if these items are not approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Hardy provided a history of the good and bad times through her years as a
Councilmember, and her previous experiences of approving payments without knowing what was coming
in the economy. She summarized her current options as to either follow her heart by showing gratitude
for the excellent service and increasing pay now, or follow her head to ensure solvency for pay in the
future. Since she believes the coming recession will be worse than she has ever seen before in her
lifetime, she will follow her head this time and not vote to approve these pay increases.
Mayor Semeta expressed her appreciation for Mayor Pro Tem Hardy's historical perspective, and
acknowledged that today's world is drastically different from when these contracts were negotiated last
fall. Mayor Semeta stated that her vote to not support these increased expenses at this time in no way
means she doesn't have admiration and respect for staff and public safety officers. Mayor Semeta
stated her support for the public comments which concluded that our unprecedented times require a step
back when looking at increasing expenses, and that decision is not a reflection of disrespect or
dissatisfaction with performance. Mayor Semeta explained that some cities across the country are
looking at staff reductions, her expectation that Huntington Beach can move ahead without having to do
that, and that she would prefer to table these items for a more accurate financial picture.
A motion was made by Peterson, second Semeta to table all proposed Memorandum of Understandings
(HB Management Employees' Organization; HB Municipal Teamsters; HB Police Officers' Association)
until 2021.
A substitute motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize, to approve introductions of all Memorandum
of Understandings (HB Management Employees' Organization; HB Municipal Teamsters; HB Police
Officers' Association), documented individually for Administrative Items 9, 10 and 11 as follows:
9. 20-1546 Approved Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between
the Huntington Beach Management Employees’ Organization (MEO) and the City of
Huntington Beach for November 1, 2019, through October 31, 2020
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum
of Understanding between the Huntington Beach Management Employees' Organization (MEO) and the
City of Huntington Beach for the period November 1, 2019, through October 31, 2020.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Carr, and Brenden
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NOES: Hardy, Semeta, and Peterson
10. 20-1547 Approved Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between
the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters and the City of Huntington Beach for
October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum
of Understanding between the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters and the City of Huntington Beach
for the period October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: Hardy, Semeta, and Peterson
11. 20-1553 Approved Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between
the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association and the City of Huntington
Beach for January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum
of Understanding between the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association and the City of Huntington
Beach for the period January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: Hardy, Semeta, and Peterson
City Clerk Robin Estanislau stated that staff is going to ensure that all communication channels are
properly captured and included in the meeting record, and thanked Councilmembers for reading some of
the comments submitted after the meeting had started.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Brenden congratulated the City of Huntington Beach for being rank ed 7th Happiest City
in America. He also shared some historical facts from Chris Epting's on-line Evening Historical
Presentation on the Early 1920's in Huntington Beach, and announced that at 7 PM on Saturday, April
11, Mr. Epting will present The History of the Bolsa Chica Gun Club.
Councilmember Brenden highlighted some of the donations recently received by the City: $100,000 from
Hoag Memorial Hospital for the Surf City Seniors' On-The-Go Program; $22,000 from Council on Aging to
fund a part-time Front Office Assistant for the Transportation Program; $7,000 from the Reliance Trust
Punkett Foundation for the Partners in Art Program; $20,000 from Friends of the Children’s Library for
children's books; and $20,000 from Huntington Beach Concours d'Elegance for purchase of various library
children's resources.
Councilmember Brenden recognized Huntington Beach Firefighter Paramedic Drew Dipaolo who in early
March stopped at the site of a freeway accident, successfully pulled the driver out of the burning crushed
vehicle, used his personal fire extinguisher to help put down the fire, and then proceeded on to work!
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Councilmember Brenden described the recently approved Paycheck Protection Program, for small
businesses and non-profits with less than 500 employees, as part of the Congressional CARES Act, and
suggested that business banker should be contacted for further details.
Councilmember Posey announced that April is Huntington Beach "Take-Out” Month and encouraged
people to patronize their favorite restaurants for dinner to go.
Councilmember Carr reported participating in a recent conference call with Congressman Rouda and
Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris for discussion on the Congressional CARES Act, and encouraged people
to utilize HBReady.com which fills in some of the details and contains information from federal, state,
county and local sources. She also noted www.OnwardCA.gov as a job search resource listing current
open positions throughout the State. Councilmember Carr thanked those who are stepping up, and
staying in communication so that Huntington Beach will get through this together and be in a better place
in the end.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:29 PM to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City
Council/Public Financing Authority on Monday, April 20, 2020, 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
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach and Secretary to the
Public Financing Authority and Housing Authority of
the City of Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST:
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City Clerk-Secretary
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Mayor-Chair
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Alisa Backstrom, City Treasurer
Subject:
Receive and File the City Treasurer's March 2020 Quarterly Investment Summary Report
Statement of Issue:
Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for March 2020, pursuant to
Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach.
Financial Impact:
Not Applicable
Recommended Action:
Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for March 2020, pursuant to
Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach.
Alternative Action(s):
Deny or Critique Quarterly Report.
Analysis:
Not Applicable
Environmental Status:
Not Applicable
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strengthen long-term financial and economic sustainability
Attachment(s):
1. Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for March 2020
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File #:20-1537 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Tom Herbel, P.E., Acting Director of Public Works
Subject:
Approve the West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) proposed budget for Fiscal Year
2020/21, with the City of Huntington Beach amount of $1,048,936
Statement of Issue:
The City is a member of the West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB), a Joint Powers Authority.
The individual member agencies of the WOCWB need to approve the proposed WOCWB budget for
Fiscal Year 2020/21 prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year.
Financial Impact:
The City's share of the WOCWB's FY 2020/21 total proposed budget of $1,649,000 is $1,048,936.
This amount is made up of $69,564 for the annual operating budget, $418,372 for the City’s share of
the loan repayment for the OC-35 Pipeline Relocation Project, and $561,000 for the Cathodic
Protection Program (CP). The FY 2020/21 proposed operating budget is included in the Water Fund
business unit 50685801, the debt service is included in the Water Master Plan business unit
50785201, and the Cathodic Protection Program project is included in the Water Master Plan
business unit 50790016.
Recommended Action:
Approve the WOCWB proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21, with the City of Huntington Beach
amount of $1,048,936.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the FY 2020/21 WOCWB proposed budget and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The WOCWB is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of the cities of Garden Grove, Seal Beach,
Westminster and Huntington Beach, for the purpose of purchasing water from the Municipal Water
District of Orange County, and transporting it via the OC-9 and OC-35 transmission mains, owned by
the Joint Powers cities. Huntington Beach owns 56.1 percent of the system. The WOCWB is
governed by five elected officials, one each from the cities of Garden Grove, Seal Beach and
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Westminster, and two from the City of Huntington Beach. Council Members Kim Carr and Jill Hardy
represent the City of Huntington Beach.
The General Manager of the WOCWB (the City of Huntington Beach Public Works Utilities Manager)
submits a proposed budget to the Board for review in January, and for approval by the Board in May
after all member agencies’ Council have approved their share of the budget. The total proposed
budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21 is $1,649,000. This includes $124,000 for the operating budget which
includes maintenance, electricity, administrative costs (legal, insurance, audit fees); $525,000 in debt
service for the OC-35 realignment project reimbursement agreement with OCTA, and $1,000,000 for
the Cathodic Protection project.
At the January 15, 2020 regular WOCWB meeting, staff presented preliminary estimates of options to
extend the lifespan of both the OC-9 and OC-35 transmission mains. OC-9 is 64 years old and OC-
35 is 56 years old. Following the Board meeting, each Agency’s Public Works Director or
representative attended two meetings with City of Huntington Beach engineering staff and the
WOCWB General Manager to review the options and associated costs. All were in agreement that
the most cost effective solution would be to move forward with the installation of a Cathodic
Protection system.
Staff estimates that OC-9 will cost $3.8 million to apply CP and OC-35 would cost $4.2 million for CP.
Due to these costs, staff is recommending that the Member Agencies make an annual payment to a
special fund over an eight-year period in order to finance both projects. The Board would accumulate
funds for OC-9 based on agency share for the first four years, with design to begin in year three and
construction in year four. Likewise, the Board would accumulate funds for OC-35 in years five
through eight, with design in year seven and construction in year eight. A special board meeting was
held on March 18, 2020, to discuss the recommendations. An attached table shows the annual
allocation of costs broken out by Agency.
The total Fiscal Year 20/21 proposed budget, including regular Operations and Maintenance,
Cathodic Protection and Debt Service on the OC-35 relocation project is $1,649,000; with the
Huntington Beach share of $1,048,936.
The Board reviewed the proposed budget at the March 18, 2020 special meeting and approved a
motion to recommend approval of each agency’s share at their next respective City Council
meetings.
Environmental Status:
Not Applicable
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain infrastructure
Attachment(s):
1. West Orange County Water Board Draft Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget
2. WOCWB Fiscal Year 20/21 Allocation of Costs by Agency
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FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET
ALLOCATION OF COSTS BY AGENCY
March 24, 2020
ACCOUNT NUMBER AGENCY OWNERSHIP
PERENTAGE
FY 20/21 Cost
50800508.46610 Huntington Beach 56.1 $69,564
50800508.46620 Garden Grove 4.2 $5,208
50800508.46630 Seal Beach 14.3 $17,732
50800508.46640 Westminster 25.4 $31,496
Totals 100.0 $124,000
50800508.46610 Huntington Beach 56.1 $561,000
50800508.46620 Garden Grove 4.2 $42,000
50800508.46630 Seal Beach 14.3 $143,000
50800508.46640 Westminster 25.4 $254,000
Totals 100.0 $1,000,000
50800508.46610 Huntington Beach 56.1 $418,372
50800508.46620 Garden Grove*4.2 $0
50800508.46630 Seal Beach 14.3 $106,628
50800508.46640 Westminster 25.4 $0
Totals 100.0 $525,000
50800508.46610 Huntington Beach 56.1 $1,048,936
50800508.46620 Garden Grove*4.2 $47,208
50800508.46630 Seal Beach 14.3 $267,360
50800508.46640 Westminster 25.4 $285,496
Total Budget $1,649,000
Total Proposed Budget $1,649,000
Operating Budget
First Year Cathodic Protection
Fourth Year OC-35 Relocation Project Loan Payment
*Garden Grove and Westminster have paid off their portions of the loan
Total Proposed Budget
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DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET
March 5, 2020
FY 19-20
Approved
FY 20-21
Proposed
ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
OPERATING EXPENSES
50885101.61200 Electricity $4,500 $4,500
50885101.64620 Contracts for Repairs and Maintenance $50,000 $40,000
PLC Design for SCADA $25,000 $25,000
Vault (2) Refurbishment $20,000 $30,000
50885101.69345 Auditing $5,500 $5,500
50885101.69375 Attorney Fees $2,500 $2,500
50885101.69365 Other Contract Services $2,000 $2,000
50885101.73010 General/Liability Insurance $9,500 $9,500
50885101.75400 Board Stipend Expense $2,500 $2,500
50885101.79100 Contingency $2,500 $2,500
50885101.82100 Cathodic Protection $0 $1,000,000
OPERATING EXPENSES $124,000 $1,124,000
NON OPERATING EXPENDITURES
50885102.88010 Debt Service*$525,000 $525,000
TOTAL $649,000 $1,649,000
*Cities of Huntington Beach and Seal Beach for OC-35 realignment project loan
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File #:20-1576 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Scott Haberle, Fire Chief
Subject:
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-23 authorizing certain City Officials to execute Grant Applications
and Documents
Statement of Issue:
The City Council must designate specific City officials to execute applications and related documents
for emergency management and homeland security non-matching grants and matching grants that
do not require direct costs, but are matched with in-kind administrative expenditures.
Financial Impact:
The Fire Department will only apply for emergency management or homeland security grants which
require no City funding, but may require an in-kind administrative match. There will be no direct
costs to the City of Huntington Beach and the grants do not obligate the City for future funding.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-23, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Authorizing Certain City Officials to Execute Grant Applications and Documents.”
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the resolution and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Over the past several years, the City’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
has obtained many federal and state grants, bringing in funding to improve the Emergency
Management and Homeland Security Program.
These grants have been obtained from a number of federal and state agencies, often with short
application and performance timeframes. They include Emergency Management Program (EMPG),
Citizen Corps, Hazard Mitigation, Americorps Plan Writing grants,and Department of Homeland
Security grants, such as the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), Metropolitan Medical Response
System (MMRS) and other grants.
The attached resolution will allow designated City staff members, including the City Manager, Fire
Chief, Chief Financial Officer, or Emergency Services Coordinator, to quickly develop and submit
additional applications and execute related documents to obtain grant funding to enhance the
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Emergency Management and Homeland Security Program (Attachment 1).
The resolution authorizes these positions to apply for non-matching homeland security grants and
matching grants,as long as they do not require direct costs, but are matched with in-kind
administrative expenditures.
These grants allow for enhanced training of emergency response personnel and emergency
managers, creation of training exercises, and purchase of specialized equipment.
Approval of this resolution also facilitates the expeditious spending of these grant funds,and allows
the City to maintain consistency with federal and state grant timeframe requirements.
A similar resolution was adopted by the City Council in June 2018, meeting State of California
guidelines at that time, which specified that authorizing resolutions can be used for up to three (3)
years. However, in 2019, these guidelines were revised to require agencies to annually adopt this
type of resolution. Accordingly, City staff will return during the first part of each calendar year with a
resolution authorizing specified City officials to execute grant applications and documents.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2020-23, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Authorizing Certain City Officials to Execute Grant Applications and Documents.”
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1593 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Dahle Bulosan, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
Request for approval to establish a Payment Deferral Program for Tourism Business
Improvement District (TBID) assessments collected by the City in Response to COVID-19 -
Resolution No. 2020-27
Statement of Issue:
In response to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff is requesting approval to
establish a payment deferral program for Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
assessments covering the period of March 1, 2020, through June 30, 2020. Pursuant to the
proposed program parameters, given the uncertain nature of the COVID-19 situation, the payment
deferral period could be extended through September 30, 2020, unless changes are directed by the
City Council.
Financial Impact:
Given the design of the proposed program, TBID revenues due to the City will still need to be paid in
full by June 30, 2021. Of note, TBID revenues are passed through the City to Visit Huntington Beach
(VisitHB). However, given the current fiscal challenges presented by the COVID-19 situation, the
deferral program has been developed to provide support in a manner that does not relieve the
obligation of hotels and motels to pay their requisite assessments.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution 2020-27, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Establishing a City Policy Regarding the Deferral of Huntington Beach Tourism Business
Improvement District Assessment in Response to COVID-19,” related to the establishment of a TBID
payment deferral program, which has been approved by the board of VisitHB.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On March 16, 2020, the Governor ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses in response to
the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak has caused tremendous impacts to the global
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the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak has caused tremendous impacts to the global
and local economy.
Furthermore, the Governor’s “Stay at Home” order and travel restrictions have caused a devastating
impact on the travel industry. Consequently, the City has had an unprecedented drop in the
occupancies of its 24 hotels and motels. Some hotels have temporarily closed and furloughed their
employees. It is estimated that the current occupancy rate of the hotels could be as low as 4% and
may decrease even further in the coming months.
In order to give relief to Huntington Beach hotels and motels, staff recommends that City Council
approve a policy to defer payment of TBID assessments, in response to COVID-19,until June 30,
2021, for assessments charged and/or collected from the March 1 - June 30, 2020 period. The
proposed action does not relieve the obligation of the hotels and motels to pay the assessments.
On April 28, 2020, the full VisitHB board of directors unanimously passed a motion regarding
deferment of TBID payments. The board agreed that: (a) HBTBID payments from HB hoteliers to the
City of Huntington Beach are deferred for six months beginning with March 2020 through August
2020; (b) A repayment schedule will be worked out between the City of Huntington Beach specific to
each hotel; (c) Payment in full will be made no later June 30, 2021; (d) TBID payments can be made
at the discretion of each hotelier; and (e) the City of Huntington Beach will proceed to defer TBID
payments for this six month period by the TBID action and upon approval by resolution of the City
Council.
Resolution No. 2018-84 outlines the current TBID assessment plan. Under the deferral program, the
City will provide a no-interest repayment arrangement option for a period not to extend past June 30,
2021. The deferral of TBID assessments was approved by VisitHB at the Special Board of Directors
Meeting held on April 28, 2020, as described above.
Hotels and motels will still be required to submit monthly reports to the City of the taxes and
assessments collected,as required by the City’s Municipal Code 3.28.090 Transient Occupancy Tax.
This deferral and option for payment plans will give temporary relief to our valued businesses during
these difficult economic times.
Upon additional direction of the City Council, the City Manager may extend this policy, if the COVID-
19 pandemic or its effects go past June 30, 2020. However, in no event will the deferral extend
beyond assessments related to September 30, 2020. These timelines are also subject to change
based on City Council direction.
TBID assessments due to the City after July 31, 2020, or the extended date, will have the option to
be paid monthly or as a lump sum.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
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Enhance and maintain high quality City services
Improve Quality of Life
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2020-27 related to the establishment of a TBID payment deferral program
2.Letter from Visit Huntington Beach - VisitHB Board Approval of TBID deferral
3. Municipal Code 3.28 Transient Occupancy Tax
4.Resolution No. 2018-84 Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement District
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April 17, 2020
The Honorable Lyn Semeta
Mayor, City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Mayor Semeta,
The Visit Huntington Beach (VHB) Board of Directors met yesterday (April 16, 2020) to evaluate
the massive impact the COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted upon our local visitor industry. Also
discussed were several recovery plan action steps.
The VHB Board of Directors unanimously approved yesterday the following actions:
1. Request that the City of HB allows VHB to modify its existing Huntington Beach Tourism
Business Improvement District Plan for the purpose of allowing the deferment of future
TBID assessments paid to the City of Huntington Beach.
2. VHB and the City of Huntington Beach will work on the exact end period for all future
TBID deferments and related repayment schedule, which the Huntington Beach City
Council will consider at their Monday, May 4, 2020 regularly scheduled meeting.
Thank you, Mayor Semeta, for your continued support of our community’s vital visitor industry.
Sincerely,
Kelly Miller
President & CEO
Visit Huntington Beach
Cc: City of Huntington Beach City Council Members
Oliver Chi, City Manager
Michael Gates, City Attorney
Michael Vigliotta, Assistant City Attorney
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk
VHB Board of Directors
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MUNICIPAL CODE
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Chapter 3.28 UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
3.28.010 Purpose
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby declares that this chapter, which shall be known as the Uniform
Transient Occupancy Tax, is adopted to provide a tax on the rent charged in a hotel by the operator of said hotel. (1068-
7/64, 2015-11/75)
3.28.020 Definitions
Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions given in this section govern the construction of this chapter:
“Hotel” means any structure, or any portion of any structure which is occupied or intended or designed for
occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes, and includes any hotel, inn, tourist home or
house, motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodging house, rooming house, apartment house, dormitory, public or
private club, mobile home or house trailer at a fixed location, or other similar structure or portion thereof.
“Occupancy” means the use or possession or the right to the use or possession of any room or rooms or portion
thereof, in any hotel for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes.
“Operator” means the person who is proprietor of the hotel, whether in the capacity of owner, lessee, sublessee,
mortgagee in possession, licensee, or any other capacity. Where the operator performs his or her functions through
managing agent of any type or character other than an employee, the managing agent shall also be deemed an
operator for the purposes of this chapter and shall have the same duties and liabilities as his or her principal.
Compliance with the provisions of this chapter by either the principal or the managing agent shall, however, be
considered to be compliance by both.
“Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, joint
stock company, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, trustee, syndicate, or any other group or
combination acting as a unit.
“Rent” means the consideration charged, whether or not received, for the occupancy of space in a hotel valued in
money, whether to be received in money, goods, labor or otherwise, including all receipts, cash, credits and property
and services of any kind or nature, without any deduction therefrom whatsoever.
“Transient” means any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession,
permit, right of access, license or other agreement for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less, counting
portions of calendar days as full days. Any such person so occupying space in a hotel shall be deemed to be a
transient until the period of 30 days has expired unless there is an agreement in writing between the operator and the
occupant providing for a longer period of occupancy. In determining whether a person is a transient, uninterrupted
periods of time extending both prior and subsequent to the effective date of this chapter may be considered. (1068-
7/64)
3.28.030 Tax Imposed
For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax on the rent charged by the
operator at a rate equal to the current, combined state and local use tax rate. Said rate shall be declared by the City
Council by resolution from time to time. Said tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the City which is
extinguished only by payment to the operator or to the City. The transient shall pay the tax to the operator of the hotel at
the time the rent is paid. If the rent is paid in installments, a proportionate share of the tax shall be paid with each
installment. The unpaid tax shall be due upon the transient’s ceasing to occupy space in the hotel. If for any reason the tax
due is not paid to the operator of the hotel, the City Treasurer may require that such tax be paid directly to the City
Treasurer. (1068-7/64, 1590-8/70, 2015-11/75, Res. 5859-5/88)96
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3.28.040 Exemptions
No tax shall be imposed upon:
A. Any person as to whom, or any occupancy as to which it is beyond the power of the City to impose the tax
herein provided;
B. Any federal or State of California officer or employee when on official business;
C. Any officer or employee of a foreign government who is exempt by reason of express provision of federal law
or international treaty.
No exemption shall be granted except upon a claim therefor made at the time rent is collected and under penalty of
perjury upon a form prescribed by the City Treasurer. (1068-7/64, 2015-11/75)
3.28.050 Operator’s Duties
Each operator shall collect the tax imposed by this chapter to the same extent and at the same time as the rent is collected
from every transient. The amount of tax shall be separately stated from the amount of the rent charged, and each transient
shall receive a receipt for payment from the operator. No operator of a hotel shall advertise or state in any manner,
whether directly or indirectly, that the tax or any part thereof will be assumed or absorbed by the operator, or that it will
not be added to the rent, or that, if added, any part will be refunded except in the manner hereinafter provided. (1068-
7/64, 2015-11/75)
3.28.060 Register
Every owner, keeper or proprietor of any lodging house, rooming house, motel or hotel shall keep a register wherein he or
she shall require all guests, roomers or lodgers to inscribe their names upon their procuring lodging of a room or
accommodations. Said register shall also show the day of the month and year when said name was inscribed, and the
room occupied, or to be occupied by said lodger, or roomer or guest in such lodging house, rooming house, motel or
hotel. Said register shall be kept in a conspicuous place in said lodging house, rooming house, motel or hotel, and shall at
all times be open to inspection by any peace officer of the State of California. (1226-7/66, 2015-11/75)
3.28.070 Guests Must Register
Before any lodging for hire to any person(s) in any lodging house, or before renting any room to any person(s) in any
rooming house, or before furnishing any accommodations to any guest(s) at any motel or hotel, the proprietor, manager or
owner thereof shall require the person(s) to whom such lodgings are furnished, or room is rented, or accommodations
furnished, to inscribe his or her or their name(s) in such register kept for that purpose as hereinabove provided, and shall
set opposite said name(s) the time when said name(s) was/were so inscribed, the room occupied by such lodger(s),
roomer(s), or guest(s), and the license number and description of the vehicle said lodger(s), roomer(s) or guest(s) drove.
(1226-7/66, 2015-11/75)
3.28.080 Registration
Within 30 days after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, or within 30 days after commencing
business, whichever is later, each operator of any hotel renting occupancy to transients shall register said hotel with the
Finance Director and obtain from him or her a “Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate” to be at all times posted in
a conspicuous place on the premises. Said certificate shall, among other things, state the following:
A. The name of the operator;
B. The address of the hotel;
C. The date upon which the certificate was issued.
D. “This Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate signifies that the person named on the face hereof has
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transients the Transient Occupancy Tax and remitting said tax to the City Treasurer. This certificate does not
authorize any person to conduct any unlawful business or to conduct any lawful business in an unlawful manner, nor
to operate a hotel without strictly complying with all local applicable laws, including but not limited to those
requiring a permit from any board, commission, department or office of this City. This certificate does not constitute
a permit.” (1068-7/64, 3751-11/06)
3.28.090 Reporting and Remitting
Each operator shall file a report each month on forms provided by the Finance Director of the total rents charged and
received and the amount of tax collected for transient occupancies for the preceding month. The full amount of tax
collected shall be remitted to the City Treasurer. Said tax collected by each operator during a calendar month, is due and
payable and must be received by the City by the last business day of the first month following and shall be delinquent and
subject to the penalties noted in Section 3.28.100 of this chapter on the first day of the second month following. Said
report shall be filed at the same time the tax is remitted. Returns are due and payable and delinquent immediately upon
cessation of business for any reason. All taxes collected by operators pursuant to this chapter shall be held in trust for the
account of the City until payment is made to the City Treasurer. (1068-7/64, 2098-9/76, 3751-11/06)
3.28.100 Penalties and Interest
The following shall give rise to penalties and interest:
A. Original Delinquency. Any operator who fails to remit any tax imposed by this chapter within the time
required shall pay a penalty of 10% of the amount of the tax in addition to the amount of the tax.
B. Continued Delinquency. Any operator who fails to meet any delinquent remittance on or before a period of
30 days following the date on which the remittance first became delinquent shall pay a second delinquency penalty
of 10% of the amount of the tax in addition to the amount of the tax and the 10% penalty first imposed.
C. Fraud. If the Finance Director determines that the non-payment of any remittance due under this chapter is
due to fraud, a penalty of 25% of the amount of the tax shall be added thereto in addition to the penalties stated in
subsections A and B of this section.
D. Interest. In addition to the penalties imposed, any operator who fails to remit any tax imposed by this chapter
shall pay interest at the rate of one-half of one percent per month, or fraction thereof, on the amount of the tax,
exclusive of penalties, from the date on which the remittance first became delinquent until paid.
E. Penalties Merged With Tax. Every penalty imposed and such interest as accrues under the provisions of this
section shall become a part of the tax herein required to be paid. (1068-7/64, 3751-11/06)
3.28.110 Failure to Collect and Report Tax—Determination of Tax by Finance Director
If any operator shall fail or refuse to collect said tax and to make, within the time provided in this chapter, any report and
remittance of said tax or any portion thereof required by this chapter, the Finance Director shall proceed in such manner
as he or she may deem best to obtain facts and information on which to base his or her estimate of the tax due. As soon as
the Finance Director shall procure such facts and information as he or she is able to obtain upon which to base the
assessment of any tax imposed by this chapter and payable by any operator who has failed or refused to collect the same
and to make such report and remittance, he or she shall proceed to determine and assess against such operator the tax,
interest and penalties provided for by this chapter. In case such determination is made, the Finance Director shall give a
notice of the amount so assessed by serving it personally or by depositing it in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to the operator so assessed at his or her last known place of address. Such operator may within 10 days after the
serving or mailing of such notice make application in writing to the Finance Director for a hearing on the amount
assessed. If application by the operator for a hearing is not made within the time prescribed, the tax, interest and penalties,
if any, determined by the Finance Director shall become final and conclusive and immediately due and payable to the City
Treasurer. If such application is made, the Finance Director shall give not less than five days written notice in the manner
prescribed herein to the operator to show cause at a time and place fixed in said notice why said amount specified therein
should not be fixed for such tax, interest and penalties. At such hearing, the operator may appear and offer evidence why
such specified tax, interest and penalties should not be so fixed. After such hearing the Finance Director shall determine98
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the proper tax to be remitted and shall thereafter give written notice to the person and in the manner prescribed herein of
such determination and the amount of such tax, interest and penalties. The amount determined to be due shall be payable
to the City Treasurer after 15 days unless an appeal is taken as provided in Section 3.28.120. (1068-7/64, 2015-11/75,
3751-11/06)
3.28.120 Appeal
Any operator aggrieved by any decision of the Finance Director with respect to the amount of such tax, interest and
penalties, if any, may appeal to the City Council by filing a notice of appeal with the City Clerk within 15 days of the
serving or mailing of the determination of tax due. The Council shall fix a time and place for hearing such appeal, and the
City Clerk shall give notice in writing to such operator at his or her last known place of address. The findings of the
Council shall be final and conclusive and shall be served upon the appellant in the manner prescribed above for service of
notice of hearing. Any amount found to be due shall be immediately due and payable upon the service of notice.
No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any
court against the City or an officer thereof to prevent or enjoin the collection of taxes sought to be collected pursuant to
this chapter and payment of all tax, interest and penalties shall be required as a condition precedent to seeking judicial
review of any tax liability. (1068-7/74, 2015-11/75, 3751-11/06, 3841-11/09)
3.28.130 Records
It shall be the duty of every operator liable for the collection and payment to the City of any tax imposed by this chapter
to keep and preserve, for a period of three years, all records as may be necessary to determine the amount of such tax as
he or she may have been liable for the collection of and payment to the City, which records the Finance Director shall
have the right to inspect at all reasonable times. (1068-7/64, 3751-11/06)
3.28.140 Refunds
The following shall warrant a refund:
A. Whenever the amount of any tax, has been overpaid or paid more than once or has been erroneously or illegally
collected or received by the City Treasurer under this chapter, it may be refunded as provided in this section.
B. The City Treasurer may refund any tax that has been overpaid, paid more than once, or has been erroneously or
illegally collected or received by the City Treasurer under this chapter, provided that no refund shall be paid under
the provisions of the section unless the claimant or his or her guardian, conservator, executor or administrator has
submitted a written claim, under penalty of perjury, to the City Clerk within one year of the overpayment or
erroneous or illegal collection of said tax. Such claim must clearly establish claimant’s right to the refund by written
records showing entitlement thereto. Nothing herein shall permit the filing of a refund claim on behalf of a class or
group of taxpayers. Where the amount of any individual refund claim is in excess of $5,000.00, City Council
approval shall be required.
C. It is the intent of the City that the one-year written claim requirement of this section be given retroactive effect;
provided, however, that any claims which arose prior to the enactment of the one-year claims period of this section,
and which are not otherwise barred by a then-applicable statute of limitations or claims procedure, must be filed
with the City Clerk as provided in subsection B of this section within 90 days following the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this section.
D. The City Treasurer, or the City Council where the claim is in excess of $5,000.00 and the City Treasurer has
approved the claim, shall act upon the refund claim within 45 days of the initial receipt of the refund claim. Said
decision shall be final. If the Treasurer/City Council fails or refuses to act on a refund claim within the 45-day
period, the claim shall be deemed to have been rejected by the City Treasurer/City Council on the 45th day. The
treasurer shall give notice of the action in a form which substantially complies with that set forth in Government
Code Section 913.
E. The filing of a written claim is a prerequisite to any suit thereon. Any action brought against the City pursuant
to this section shall be subject to the provisions of Government Code Sections 945.6 and 946. (1068-7/64, 2015-
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3.28.150 Actions to Collect
Any tax required to be paid by any transient under the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a debt owed by the
transient to the City. Any such tax collected by an operator which has not been paid to the City shall be deemed a debt
owed by the operator to the City. Any person owing money to the City under the provisions of this chapter shall be liable
to an action brought in the name of the City of Huntington Beach for the recovery of such amount. (1068-7/64, 2015-
11/75)
3.28.160 Failure to Register
Any operator or other person who fails or refuses to register as required herein, or to furnish any return required to be
made, or who fails or refuses to furnish a supplemental return or other data required by the Finance Director, or who
renders a false or fraudulent return or claim, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person required to make, render, sign or
verify any report or claim or who makes any false or fraudulent report or claim with intent to defeat or evade the
determination of any amount due required by this chapter to be made, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (1068-7/64, 2015-
11/75, 3751-11/06)
3.28.170 Credit for Transient Occupancy Taxes Paid to Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency
Any person or persons subject to the transient occupancy tax under this chapter shall be entitled to a credit against the
payment of such taxes due in the amount of any transient occupancy taxes due from that person or persons to the
Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Ordinance No. 2, adopted by the Agency on July 1, 2002, which
affects any persons occupying a room or rooms in any hotels, inns, tourist homes or houses, motels, or other lodging
within the Main-Pier Redevelopment sub-area of the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Project. (See Ordinance No. 3559
for additional information regarding termination, or amendment, or modification of § 3.28.170.) (2974-12/88, 3558-7/02,
3559-7/02)
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17. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 17th day of December ,
2018.
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File #:20-1594 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
Subject:
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-29 to authorize and adopt a Five-Year Plan for Permanent Local
Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Funds and to submit an application for funding in year 1
(Fiscal Year 2020-2021)
Statement of Issue:
To complete an application for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program funds, the City
of Huntington Beach must conduct a public hearing to consider and authorize the City’s proposed
Five-Year Plan for the use of these funds, as evidenced by the recommended adoption of Resolution
No. 2020-29.
Financial Impact:
Over the next five years, the City expects to receive approximately $3,290,970 in PLHA program
funds, with the first year’s allocation in FY 2020-21 estimated at $548,495. The City is not required to
provide matching funds.
The revenue source of PLHA entitlement funds is derived from recording fees for real estate
transactions paid to the County of Orange. Therefore, it should be noted that these allocations are
close approximations that will vary, depending on the number of transactions conducted in a given
calendar year.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-29, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to
Authorize and Adopt a Five-Year Plan for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Funds and to
Submit an Application for Funding in Year 1 (Fiscal Year 2020-2021).”
Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may make the following alternative motion(s):
1. Deny Resolution No. 2020-29; or
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2. Postpone the hearing to a later date and direct staff to modify the Five-Year Plan and Application
for PLHA entitlement funds.
Analysis:
In 2017, the State of California approved SB 2, which provides local governments with a permanent
source of funding for housing-related projects and programs to address their jurisdiction’s unmet
housing needs.
In 2019, the City learned that it was entitled to receive a subset of non-competitive SB 2 funds,
known as PLHA entitlement funds. The HCD estimates that the City is eligible for approximately
$548,495 in Year 1 and a total of $3,290,970 over the first five years. The City will continue receiving
PLHA funds in subsequent years. However, it should be noted that the allocation formula is subject
to change by the State Legislature and the Governor and cannot be estimated at this time.
To obtain funds for the initial five years, the City must submit an application to the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), along with a Five-Year Plan for the
funds. The application also requires the City to consider and authorize this Plan, as evidenced by the
recommended adoption of Resolution No. 2020-29.
Given the growing homeless population in the City, the proposed Plan recommends allocating PLHA
towards operating a future homeless shelter on 17631 Cameron Lane. During the COVID-19
pandemic, shelter construction and operation will be funded and managed by the Orange County
Health Care Agency to address an urgent, acute public health threat to the homeless population.
Following the pandemic, all improvements on the site, including the tent shelter, will be transferred
over to City ownership. The City will then have the option to incorporate this tent and site into its
overall homeless response, in compliance with the City’s pending Settlement Agreement with Federal
District Court Judge Carter. The City previously underwent a Request for Qualifications process, and
selected Mercy House as its future homeless shelter operator. PLHA funds will be used to help pay
for the contract, which is an eligible PLHA expense.
The application period for PLHA funds for Years 1-5 is April 27 through July 27, 2020. Funds will be
awarded between August and October, with the earliest applicants receiving their funds first. Should
Resolution No. 2020-29 be adopted, staff is prepared to submit the City’s application as soon as May
5, 2020.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non-Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2020-29, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to
Authorize and Adopt a Five-Year Plan for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Funds
and to Submit an Application for Funding in Year 1 (Fiscal Year 2020-2021)”
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2. PLHA Five-Year Plan and Application
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Final Filing Date: April 27, 2020 through July 27, 2020 at 5 P.M. PST
Permanent Local Housing Allocation
(PLHA) Formula Allocation
2020 Application
State of California
Governor, Gavin Newsom
Lourdes Castro Ramirez, Secretary
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
Douglas R. McCauley, Acting Director
Department of Housing and Community Development
Program Design and Implementation, PLHA Program
2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95833
PLHA Program Email: PLHA@hcd.ca.gov
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"Red" shaded cells indicate the Sponsor has failed to meet a requirement of the program. Point cells in the Scoring worksheet shaded in "red" indicate that the Sponsor has failed
to meet the minimum points required.
Instructions Rev. 2/26/20
When opening this file, a yellow banner at the top may appear with a button that says "Enable Content". It is essential that you click this box so that the macros
are enabled. Enabling macros is necessary for full worksheet functionality. Macros do not work with Microsoft's Excel version for Apple Mac.
HCD will only accept applications through a postal carrier service such as U.S. Postal Service, UPS, FedEx or other carrier services that provide date stamp verification
confirming delivery to HCD’s office. A complete original application and an electronic copy on a USB flash drive with all applicable information must be received by HCD via posta
carrier no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
Monday, July 27, 2020
Applications must be on the Department’s forms and cannot be altered or modified by the Applicant. Excel forms must be in Excel format and unprotected, not a .pdf document.
For application errors please fill out the Application Support worksheet and email the entire workbook to Application Support for application errors at AppSupport@hcd.ca.gov.
General Instructions (Additional instructions and guidance are given throughout the Supplemental Application in "red" text and in cell comments.
Guideline references are made with "§" and the corresponding guideline section number.
"Yellow" cells are for Sponsor input. Failure to provide the required attachments and documentation may disqualify your application from consideration or may negatively impact
your point score.
Required attachments are indicated in "orange" throughout the Supplemental Application. Failure to provide the required attachments and documentation may disqualify your
application from consideration or may negatively impact your point score. Electronically attached files must use the naming convention in the Supplemental Application. For
Example: "App1 Payee Data" for Sponsor 1 Payee Data Record/STD. 204.
Threshold items are indicated in "blue" cells.
Sponsor must complete the following worksheets in the PLHA Formula Allocation Application.
Formula Allocation Application
X App1 Signature Block Signature Block - upload in Microsoft Word Document
302(c)(4) Plan
Legislative Contacts
Checklist
App1 Resolution PLHA webpage for Resolution Document
Disclosure of Application (California Public Records Act Statutes of 1968 Chapter 1473): Information provided in the application will become a public record available for
review by the public, pursuant to the California Public Records Act Statutes of 1968 Chapter 1473. As such, any materials provided will be disclosable to any person making a
request under this Act. The Department cautions Applicants to use discretion in providing information not specifically requested, including but not limited to, bank accounts,
personal phone numbers and home addresses. By providing this information to the Department, the Applicant is waiving any claim of confidentiality and consents to the
disclosure of submitted material upon request."
Binder
Tab #
Threshold
Requirement Electronic File Name Document Description Included?
1X
2
3XApp1 TIN Taxpayer Identification Number Document
§302(c)(4)(D) Evidence that the Plan was authorized and adopted by resolution by the
Local jurisdiction and that the public had an adequate opportunity to review and comment
on its content.
Plan Adoption 5
Legally binding agreement between Delegating and Administering Local Governments 4 X Applicant Agreement
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Local Government Formula Allocation Rev. 2/26/20
Yes
§302(c)(4) Does the application include a Plan in accordance with §302(c)(4)?
CA Zip: 92648 Orange
§300(d) Is Applicant delegated by another Local government to administer on its behalf its formula allocation of program funds?
N/A
File Name:PLHA webpage for Resolution Document Attached and on USB?
State:
Attached and on USB? N/A
§302(c)(3) Applicant certifies that, if the Local Government proposes allocation of funds for any activity to another entity, the Local government’s selection process had
no conflicts of interest and was accesible to the public.
§302(c)(2) Applicant certifies that submission of the application was authorized by the governing board of the Applicant.
Eligible Activities, §301
§302(a) Housing Element compliance: Applicant or Delegating Local Government's Housing Element was adopted by the Local Government’s governing body by the
application deadline and subsequently determined to be in substantial compliance with state Housing Element Law pursuant to Government Code Section 65585.
Yes
Yes
§302(c)(5) Applicant certifies that the Plan submitted is for a term of five years. Local Governments agree to inform the Department of changes made to the Plan in
each succeeding year of the term of the Plan.Yes
§302(c)(6) Applicant certifies that it will ensure compliance with §302(c)(6) if funds are used for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of for-sale housing projects
or units within for-sale housing projects.
Taxpayer Identification Number Document Attached and on USB?
Instructions: If the Local Government Recipient of the PLHA Formula Allocation delegated its PLHA formula allocation to a Local Housing Trust Fund or to another Local
Government, the Applicant (for which information is required below) is the Local Housing Trust Fund or administering Local Government. The PLHA award will be made to the
Applicant (upon meeting threshold requirements) and the Applicant is responsible for meeting all program requirements throughout the term of the Standard Agreement.
The 302(c)(4) Plan template worksheet requires first choosing one or more of the Eligible Activities listed below. If "Yes" is clicked, the 302(c)(4) Plan worksheet opens a series
of questions about what precise activities are planned. Some specific activities, such as providing downpayment assistance to lower-income households for acquisition of an
affordable home, could be included under either Activity 2 or 9. Please only choose one of those Activities; don't list the downpayment assistance under both Activities.
If the PLHA funds are used for the same Activity but for different Area Median Income (AMI) level, select the same Activity twice (or more times) and the different AMI level the
Activity will serve. Please enter the percentage of funds allocated to the Activity in only the first Activity listing to avoid double counting the funding allocation.
Eligible Applicants §300
§300(a) Eligible Applicants for the entitlement formula component described in Section §100(b)(1) are limited to the metropolitan cities and urban counties allocated a grant for
the federal fiscal year 2017 pursuant to the federal CDBG formula specified in 42 USC, Section §5306.
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Address:
County:
File Name:
§302(c)(4)(D) Applicant certifies that the Plan was authorized and adopted by resolution by the Local Government and that the public had an adequate opportunity to
review and comment on its content
Threshold Requirements, §302
Applicant Agreement Legally binding agreement between Delegating and Administering Local
Governments
§301(a)(10) Fiscal incentives made by a county to a city within the county to incentivize approval of one or more affordable housing Projects, or matching funds
invested by a county in an affordable housing development Project in a city within the county, provided that the city has made an equal or greater investment in the
Project. The county fiscal incentives shall be in the form of a grant or low-interest loan to an affordable housing Project. Matching funds investments by both the
county and the city also shall be a grant or low-interest deferred loan to the affordable housing Project.
§301(a)(9) Homeownership opportunities, including, but not limited to, down payment assistance.
§301(a)(8) Efforts to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or vacant homes and apartments.
§301(a)(7) Accessibility modifications in Lower-income Owner-occupied housing.
§301(a)(6) Assisting persons who are experiencing or At-risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, providing rapid re-housing, rental assistance,
supportive/case management services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for navigation centers and emergency shelters,
and the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional housing.
§301(a)(5) Capitalized Reserves for services connected to the preservation and creation of new permanent supportive housing.
§301(a)(4) Matching portions of funds available through the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund pursuant to subdivision (d) of HSC Section 34176.
§301(a)(3) Matching portions of funds placed into Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds.
§301(a)(2) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADUs), that meets the needs of a growing workforce earning up to 120 percent of AMI, or 150 percent of AMI in high-cost areas. ADUs shall be
available for occupancy for a term of no less than 30 days.
Yes
§301(a)(1) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to
Extremely low-,Very low-, Low-, or Moderate-income households, including necessary operating subsidies.
Included?§301(a) Eligible activities are limited to the following:
Eligible Applicant Type: Entitlement
Local Government Recipient of PLHA Formula Allocation: Huntington Beach
2000 Main St
City: Huntington Beach
§302(b) Applicant or Delegating Local Government has submitted the current or prior year's Annual Progress Report to the Department of Housing and Community
Development pursuant to Governemnt Code Section 65400. Yes
File Name:
Approximate PLHA Formula Allocation Amount:$27,424Allowable Local Admin (5%):$548,495
No
App1 TIN
App1 Signature Block
App1 Resolution
§300(d) If Applicant answered "Yes" above, has the Applicant attached the legally binding agreement required by §300 (c) and (d)?
Signature Block - upload in Microsoft Word Document Attached and on USB?
File Name:
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
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City Zip
YesApplicant agrees to adhere to §501, Audits/Monitoring of PLHA Files.
YesApplicant agrees to adhere to §500, Accounting Records.
§302(c)(8) Has Applicant attached a program income reuse plan describing how repaid loans will be reused for eligible activities specified in Section 301?
Administration
Yes
Entity Address 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach State CA 92648
On behalf of the entity identified below, I certify that: The information, statements and attachments included in this application are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true
and correct and I possess the legal authority to submit this application on behalf of the entity identified in the signature block.
5/4/20
Signature Date
Entity name:City of Huntington Beach Phone Number: (714) 536-5579
City Manager
Certifications
Oliver Chi
TitleAuthorized Representative Printed Name
Applicant agrees to adhere to §503, Reporting.Yes
Applicant agrees to adhere to §502, Cancellation/Termination.
§302(c)(7) Applicant certifies that it will ensure that the PLHA assistance is in the form of a low-interest, deferred loan to the Sponsor of the Project, if funds are used for
the development of an Affordable Rental Housing Development. The loan shall be evidenced through a Promissory Note secured by a Deed of Trust.Yes
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§301(a)(6) Assisting persons who are experiencing or At risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, supportive/case
management services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for navigation centers and emergency shelters, and the new construction,
rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional housing.
§302(c)(4)(C) Provide a description of how the Plan is consistent with the programs set forth in the Local Government’s Housing Element.
The Plan is consistent with the City's Housing Element framework, including Goal 5 to promote equal housing opportunities for all residents, such as Huntington Beach's special
needs populations. The Plan also works to further Policy 5.5 to continue supporting a continuum of programs such as a navigation center, homeless supportive services, transitional
housing, permanent affordable housing and homeless prevention services. The navigation center described in this Plan will address all aspects of this Goal. It will present a central
site for the City to continue providing its homeless supportive services that will not only address an individual's immediate needs (i.e. food, shelter, health) but also directs him/her to
more permanent forms of housing. The City also continues to fund various other homeless services (i.e. Huntington Beach Youth Emergency Shelter; transitional housing for
families; and tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA) and its Homeless Task Force which - in combination with the navigation center - tie in together to more cohesively support the
homeless population.
§301(a)(1) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-,very
low-, low-, or moderate-income households, including necessary Operating subsidies.
§302(c)(4) Plan Rev. 2/26/20
§302(c)(4)(A) Describe the manner in which allocated funds will be used for eligible activities.
Using its adopted Housing Element as a framework, the City of Huntington Beach will use the allocated PLHA funds to help finance operational expenses for a homeless navigation
center, starting with 50 beds in Year 1 and ramping up to approximately 174 by Year 5. The funds will support the most at-risk populations in the County by offering much needed
shelter that will provide stability, services, and hopefully a path to housing in the future. The navigation center will be constructed in FY 2019-2020 and will begin operations same
year. As a result the City requests a drawdown of PLHA funds as soon as possible.
Earlier this year, the City underwent an RFQ process to identify an experienced shelter operator that can provide quality shelter management. Two operators submitted their
qualifications and, following an extensive review and a panel interview, the City selected Mercy House. Currently, both parties are negotiating an agreement for navigation center
operations, which PLHA funds will help support.
§302(c)(4)(B) Provide a description of the way the Local government will prioritize investments that increase the supply of housing for households with incomes at or below 60
percent of Area Median Income (AMI).
Huntington Beach - through the use of Census data and HUD criteria - has designated eight geographic areas as lower income (<80%). These areas are known as Enhancement
Areas, where the City's annual CDBG and HOME fund allocations are spent. The primary goals for the use of these funds include CHDO developments, housing rehabilitation and
other programs/services that will increase the affordable housing stock for households at or below 60% AMI. Additionally, the City continues to seek additional funding sources,
programs, and partnerships with private and nonprofit organizations for additional investments in the City's affordable housing stock. For example, the City has recently entered into
a partnership with the County of Orange, who will fund construction of the navigation center and its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Afterwards, the City will take over
ownership and use PLHA funds to continue operations to serve the most at-risk and lowest income individuals in our City. As the navigation center begins to reduce homeless rates
in the City, the long term goal for the site is to convert it from a navigation center and into a permanent supportive housing development that will certainly help increase the affordable
housing stock and advance our RHNA goals for individuals at or below 30% AMI.
Activities Detail (Activities Detail (Must Make a Selection on Formula Allocation Application worksheet under Eligible Activities, §301))
§301(a)(2) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of Affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs),
that meets the needs of a growing workforce earning up to 120 percent of AMI, or 150 percent of AMI in high-cost areas. ADUs shall be available for occupancy for a term of no less
than 30 days.
§301(a)(3) Matching portions of funds placed into Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds.
Section 301(a)(6) - 100% of the allocated funds will be used towards partially funding the operations of a navigation center.
Complete the table below for each proposed Activity to be funded with 2019-2023 PLHA allocations. If a single Activity will be assisting households at more than one level of Area
Median Income, please list the Activity as many times as needed to capture all of the AMI levels that will be assisted, but only show the percentage of annual funding allocated to the
Activity one time (to avoid double counting).
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of
Funds Allocated for the
Proposed Activity
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Funding Allocation Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Navigation CentersNavigation CentersNavigation Centers§301(a)(4) Matching portions of funds available through the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund pursuant to subdivision (d) of HSC Section 34176.
§301(a)(5) Capitalized Reserves for Services connected to the preservation and creation of new permanent supportive housing.
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a description of how allocated funds will be used for the proposed Activity.
Type of Activity for Persons
Experiencing or At Risk of
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§301(a)(7) Accessibility modifications in Lower-income Owner-occupied housing.
TOTAL§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median
Income Level Served 30% 30%
Major steps/actions by City Council included the adoption of the 5th Cycle Housing Element in February 2020, which was approved by the HCD in March 2020. On April 20, 2020,
the City Council also took steps to (1) adopt this Plan and (2) approve the partnership agreement with Orange County to construct the navigation center. Construction has since
begun and is expected to be completed in mid to late May. The goal is to begin operating the navigation center by no later than June 2020.
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Unmet share
of the RHNA at AMI Level 30 30 30 30 28 148
30% 30% 30%
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§302(c)(4)(E)(iv) Period of
Affordability for the Proposed
Activity (55 years required for
rental housing projects)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Projected
Number of Households Served 50 30 30 30 34
§302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the implementation and completion of the Activity.
§301(a)(8) Efforts to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or vacant homes and apartments.
§301(a)(9) Homeownership opportunities, including, but not limited to, down payment assistance.
§301(a)(10) Fiscal incentives made by a county to a city within the county to incentivize approval of one or more affordable housing Projects, or matching funds invested by a county
in an affordable housing development Project in a city within the county, provided that the city has made an equal or greater investment in the Project. The county fiscal incentives
shall be in the form of a grant or low-interest loan to an affordable housing Project. Matching funds investments by both the county and the city also shall be a grant or low-interest
deferred loan to the affordable housing Project.
File Name: Plan Adoption
§302(c)(4)(D) Evidence that the Plan was authorized and adopted by resolution by the
Local jurisdiction and that the public had an adequate opportunity to review and
comment on its content.
Attached and on USB?
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Activity Location 12 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 11 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 10 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 9 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 8 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 7 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 6 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 5 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 4 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 3 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 2 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member 34th Thomas J. Umberg
U.S. House of Representatives 48th Harley Rouda
Activity Location 1 (if different from applicant location)
District #First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member 72nd Tyler Diep
Rev. 2/26/20Legislative and Congressional Information
U.S. House of Representatives 48th Harley Rouda
District #First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member 72nd Tyler Diep
Provide the Legislative and Congressional information for the applicant and each activity location, (if different than applicant location), included in this application.
To locate or verify the Legislative and Congressional information, click on the respective links below and enter the applicant office location zip code, the activity
location site zip code(s) (i.e. zip code(s) where activities are performed), and any additional activity location site(s), as applicable.
Applicant Office Location
State Senate Member 37th John M.W.Moorlach
California State Assembly California State Senate U.S. House of Representatives
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District #First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. House of Representatives
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 25 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
State Senate Member
Activity Location 22 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 24 (if different from applicant location)
Activity Location 23 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 21 (if different from applicant location)
Activity Location 20 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 18 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 17 (if different from applicant location)
Activity Location 16 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 15 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 14 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
Activity Location 13 (if different from applicant location)
District # First Name Last Name
State Assembly Member
State Senate Member
U.S. House of Representatives
State Assembly Member
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1592 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
Subject:
Recommendations for establishing the Huntington Beach Economic Recovery Task Force
Statement of Issue:
On April 20, at the Mayor’s request, the City Council directed that staff develop guidelines for the
creation of an Economic Recovery Task Force to address the issues associated economic impacts
from COVID-19. The current pandemic presents unique challenges unlike previous economic
downturns, which requires a strategic response at the local, State, and Federal levels of government.
To assist with local economic recovery efforts, staff, working in conjunction with the Mayor, has
developed proposed guidelines for the creation of the Huntington Beach Economic Recovery Task
Force, to be comprised of business leaders from key industries in the city. This task force will provide
insight and make recommendations to the City Council on how to structure recovery efforts, while
balancing the health and safety needs of Huntington Beach residents and the local workforce.
Financial Impact:
None by this action.
Recommended Action:
A) Form a nine (9) member Huntington Beach Economic Recovery Task Force comprised of local
business leaders to provide guidance and recommendations to the City Council on matters related to
potential COVID-19 economic recovery efforts; and,
B) Appoint two members of the City Council to act as liaisons to the Task Force, including the Mayor
and immediate past Mayor.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended actions and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered profound and lasting
economic impacts worldwide, as well as to our local economies. Statewide “stay at home” orders,
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including one issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 19, 2020, have made great strides to
slow the rate of COVID-19 cases and protect public health. However, adherence to these orders has
caused the majority of businesses and institutions to remain closed.
The impacts of these shut downs are seen in mass employee layoffs, permanent business closures,
and disruptions to education, medical care, and other key sectors. Huntington Beach’s local economy
is experiencing significant financial strain, and there is a need to develop and implement a definitive
plan to support economic stabilization, recovery, and resiliency during and after the COVID-19
pandemic.
On April 20, 2020, the City Council directed staff to create a proposal for the creation of the
Huntington Beach Economic Recovery Task Force that would be comprised of stakeholders from key
economic sectors of the City to:
·Develop and recommend a plan to help the local economy cope with the sudden loss in
business and jobs.
·Identify the needs of employees and businesses of the following industries, which include but
are not limited to: travel and hospitality, retail, automotive dealers, manufacturing, recreation,
food service, nonprofit, and the service sector. These needs must be directly correlated with
efforts to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
·Recommend necessary strategies and effective tools that may be implemented by the City to
support the recovery plan that is developed and proposed for implementation.
Huntington Beach Economic Recovery Task Force
1.Purpose:This Task Force shall act as an advisory committee to the City Council on matters
related to the economic recovery efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and the re-opening
and restoration of the local economy.
2.Composition and Appointment:
a. The Task Force will include two members of the City Council, including the Mayor and
immediate past Mayor.
b. The Task Force shall consist of nine (9) other members, to be appointed by the two City
Council members on the Task Force, to include representation in the following
industries:
i. Nine (9) business leaders, including one (1) representative from each of the
following industries:
1. Automotive Sales
2. Downtown
3. Small Business
4. Real Estate
5. Leisure / Travel Hospitality
6. Professional / Corporate Business Entity
7. Non-Profit Entity
8. Restaurant
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9. Retail
c. All Task Force members shall either reside in or operate a business within the city of
Huntington Beach.
d. Members shall serve without compensation and may not hold any other office or
employment in the city government.
e. Members of the Task Force shall serve an initial term through December 31, 2020, at
which time the City Council may choose to disband, extend, or revise the purpose of
and rules governing the Task Force, including the length of subsequent terms.
f. A Chair and Vice-Chair shall be selected from among the appointed members. A City
staff liaison shall serve as the Secretary.
g. Any vacancy that arises on the Task Force shall be filled by appointment by the two City
Council liaisons.
3.Meeting Frequency: The Economic Recovery Task Force shall meet on at least a monthly
basis, and up to two times per month, to discharge its duties at a time and place of its
choosing, including meeting virtually to ensure health and safety.
4.Duties:
a. The Economic Recovery Task Force will advise the City Council on strategies and tools
to promote short-term, intermediate, and long-range economic activity in Huntington
Beach, particularly with respect to the immediate and looming fiscal impacts resulting
from the COVID-19 pandemic.
b. This may include, but is not limited to, the following:
i. Assess and share expertise on how each industry is being impacted differently.
ii.Plan for and assist in the transition of businesses phasing back into the local
economy.
iii. Identify sources of financial assistance available to businesses in
Huntington Beach to aid in recovery efforts.
iv. Identify steps the City may take to streamline processes, offer incentives,
conduct marketing, and connect businesses to assist in economic recovery.
v. Foster collaboration across industries.
vi. Coordinate activities and ideas at the regional level to ensure alignment.
vii. Balance business needs with the ongoing physical and mental health
needs of Huntington Beach residents.
viii. Develop policy suggestions that may provide direct or indirect assistance
to economic recovery efforts.
ix. Provide guidance on how people can safely return to work.
c. At the discretion of the Task Force, split into smaller focus groups to develop concrete
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action steps related, but not limited to:
i. Supporting small businesses.
ii. Increasing business activity downtown.
iii. Working with VHB to market Huntington Beach as the premier location to visit
and stay in Orange County.
iv. Quantifying the economic impact of COVID-19 across industries.
Should the City Council form the Economic Recovery Task Force, the City Manager’s Office will
assign a staff liaison to coordinate with the appointed City Council liaisons and Task Force members
to schedule the inaugural meeting.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strengthen long-term financial and economic sustainability
Attachment(s):
None.
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1603 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
Subject:
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-30 supporting the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ efforts to
address Commercial Re-Openings in response to COVID-19
Statement of Issue:
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating severe financial strain on our local businesses. To help minimize
the long-term impacts of COVID-19, the County of Orange has formed the Orange County Business
Recovery Ad Hoc Committee to receive guidance from business leaders and medical professionals to
help develop a safe way to re-open commercial businesses.
Financial Impact:
None by this action.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-30, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Supporting the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ Efforts to Address Commercial Re-Openings in
Response to COVID-19.”
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Per Mayor Semeta’s request and the need for timeliness, a resolution to support the Orange County
Board of Supervisors’ efforts to re-open commercial businesses is being brought forth for the City
Council’s consideration.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors recently formed the Orange County Business Recovery Ad
Hoc Committee. This Committee will bring Orange County business leaders and medical
professionals together to assist the region in recovering from the impacts of COVID-19 closures. The
Committee’s joint expertise will help plan for the best method of re-opening commercial businesses,
while ensuring safety measures are put into place to protect the County’s residents and workforce.
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Similarly, before the City Council tonight is an item to form a Huntington Beach Economic Recovery
Task Force to bring together business experts across industries to focus on our community’s efforts.
To further these efforts at the regional level, Resoution No. 2020-30 outlines the City Council’s
support for the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ efforts to re-open commercial businesses.
Together, these efforts may lead to a speedier economic recovery, while balancing the health and
safety needs of those who live, work, and visit our community and region.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strengthen long-term financial and economic sustainability
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2020-30, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Supporting the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ Efforts to Address Commercial Re-Openings
in Response to COVID-19”
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SUPPORTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ EFFORTS TO
ADDRESS COMMERCIAL RE-OPENINGS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency
in the State of California in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, Governor Newsom called for bars, wineries, nightclubs,
and brewpubs to close throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020 Governor Newsom issued a Shelter at Home order to
slow the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the COVID -19 pandemic has caused tremendous negative impacts to the
global and local economies; and
WHEREAS, many of Huntington Beach’s businesses have experienced significant losses
of income as a result, many of which are at risk of going out of business; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Supervisors recently formed the Orange
County Business Recovery Ad Hoc Committee to receive guidance from business leaders and
medical professionals to help develop a safe way to re-open commercial businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach declares its support for
the efforts of Orange County Board of Supervisors to re-open commercial businesses in a
manner that will protect the health and safety of the County’s residents, workforce, and visitors.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City
Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day of May, 2020.
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
________________________________
City Manager
Mayor
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
____________________________________
Chief Financial Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
City Attorney
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1604 MEETING DATE:5/4/2020
Submitted by Councilmember Posey - Direct staff to research expanded Outdoor Dining
Program for COVID-19 restaurant relief
Based on my assessment of the situation, I am requesting that the City Council vote to direct staff to
develop a program that would temporarily convert adjacent public spaces into outdoor dining areas to
allow restaurants greater dining capacity, given COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MIKE POSEY, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
DATE: MAY 4, 2020
SUBJECT: DIRECT STAFF TO RESEARCH EXPANDED OUTDOOR DINING PROGRAM FOR COVID‐19
RESTAURANT RELIEF
BACKGROUND
The COVID‐19 pandemic has drastically altered our business landscape, and many restaurants and
storefronts face steep obstacles as we look to reopen the economy. Those businesses able to re‐open
will need to impose strict social distancing and safety measures for their workforce and customers. In
particular, restaurants, cafés, and bars will be grappling with significantly‐reduced dining capacity, with
customers being required to abide by social distancing requirements.
Given the need to socially distance, I am requesting that the City Council consider directing staff to
develop a program where restaurants may temporarily use the City’s public spaces to place additional
tables for outdoor dining. If this protocol is approved, it could help increase capacity and reduce the
burden placed on food and beverage establishments, and the added seating capacity could make the
difference between a business being able to stay afloat and having to close its doors. Vilnius, Lithuania,
has created a similar program for outdoor diners, and it was met with great acclaim.
In addition to helping these specific restaurant businesses, opening up the City’s public spaces to
additional outdoor dining will bring people back to the City’s streets faster, increasing traffic for nearby
retail and service‐based businesses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Based on my assessment of the situation, I am requesting that the City Council vote to direct staff to
develop a program that would temporarily convert adjacent public spaces into outdoor dining areas to
allow restaurants greater dining capacity, given COVID‐19 social distancing requirements.
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