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AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Regular Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2020 at 6:00 PM
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
LYN SEMETA, Mayor
KIM CARR, Mayor Pro Tem
PATRICK BRENDEN, Councilmember
BARBARA DELGLEIZE, Councilmember
JILL HARDY, 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
teleconferencing, and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking
to observe and to address the local legislative body. Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, please be advised that some members of the
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.
The Council Chambers will be not open for in-person attendance to provide public comments. 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. To
ensure the public’s right to fully participate in providing meaningful public comments at the October 19, 2020, City Council
meeting:
The public may submit a comment via Zoom Webinar, with the preferred method of entry from a computer device. Zoom applications are
available for Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Proceed to https://zoom.us/test from the device you intend to use to
ensure it is ready to join the meeting. A phone-in option is also available.
At 6:00 PM, individuals wishing to provide a comment on agendized or non-agendized items may join the webinar via the Zoom app and
enter Webinar ID 971 5413 0528, or can click on the following link https://huntingtonbeach.zoom.us/j/97154130528. Individuals may also
join the webinar by calling (669) 900-6833 and entering Webinar ID 971 5413 0528. Attendees will be placed in a holding queue and
prompted to speak when the Clerk announces their name or the last three digits of their phone number. Speakers are encouraged, but not
required to identify themselves by name. Each person may have up to 3 minutes to speak, but the Mayor, at her discretion, may reduce
the time allowance if warranted by the volume of calls. The public comment holding queue will remain open for approximately 15 minutes.
The process as previously described will also be followed for items scheduled for Study Session, Closed Session and/or Public Hearing,
and speakers should enter the queue at the time associated with each specific event. After a speaker’s comments conclude, they will be
disconnected the webinar.
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4:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Hardy, Brenden
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3 Minute
Time Limit) - At approximately 4:00 PM, individuals wishing to provide a comment on Study
Session and Closed Session items may join the Zoom Webinar by entering Webinar ID 971 5413
0528, or join by phone by calling (669) 900-6833. Individuals that enter the meeting will be placed in
a holding queue and prompted to speak when the Clerk announces your name or the last three
digits of your phone number. The holding queue will remain open for approximately 15 minutes,
and speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may
have up to 3 minutes to speak, but the Mayor, at her discretion, may reduce the time allowance if
warranted by the volume of speakers.
STUDY SESSION
20-19511.Review of City Park Development Efforts
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
20-19392.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION.
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of
Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Number of cases, two (2).
20-19413.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case:
Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association, et al. v. City of
Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2019-01093906.
20-19424.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case:
Brewster (Terri Lynn) v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.
30-2020-01160094.
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20-19545.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case:
Dave Ferguson v. City of Huntington Beach: Workers’ Comp. Cases
No. COHB-17-0150.
20-19556.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case:
Greg Davis v. City of Huntington Beach: Workers’ Comp. Cases No.
COHB-17-0137.
20-19717.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION.
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9 (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation): Number of
cases, one (1) - Appeal of Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) Final Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) Methodology for the Sixth Housing Element Cycle.
20-19568.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. (Paragraph (1)
of subdivision (b) of Section 54957.) Name/Title: Oliver Chi, City
Manager.
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Hardy, 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.
20-19149.Reverend Patricia Mercado of the Center for Spiritual Living and
member of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Community
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
20-195310.Mayor Semeta to call on Victoria Alberty to present the “Adoptable
Pet of the Month”
20-191911.Mayor Semeta to issue a proclamation recognizing October as
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
20-195212.Mayor Semeta to present the Mayor’s HB Excellence Award to Greg
Schooley, Information Technology Technician I
20-197213.Recognition of Retiring Police Chief Rob Handy
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) - At approximately 6:00 PM, individuals wishing to
provide a comment on agendized or non-agendized items may join the Zoom Webinar by entering
Webinar ID 971 5413 0528, or join by phone by calling (669) 900-6833. Individuals that enter the
meeting will be placed in a holding queue and prompted to speak when the Clerk announces your
name or the last three digits of your phone number. The holding queue will remain open for
approximately 15 minutes, and speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves
by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes to speak, but the Mayor, at her discretion, may
reduce the time allowance if warranted by the volume of speakers.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
20-193414.Approve and Adopt Minutes
Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes
dated October 5, 2020, as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Recommended Action:
20-194715.Approve two appointments and one reappointment to the Mobile
Home Advisory Board (MHAB) as recommended by City Council
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AGENDA October 19, 2020City Council/Public Financing
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Liaisons, Councilmembers Kim Carr and Mike Posey
A) Approve the appointment of Mary Jo Baretich as a Resident Representative to the
Mobile Home Advisory Board through August 5, 2024, the end of the current term; and/or,
B) Approve the appointment of Jerry Bleiweiss as a Resident Representative to the
Mobile Home Advisory Board through August 5, 2024, the end of the current term; and/or,
C) Approve the re-appointment of Donald Hart as an At-Large Member Representative to
the Mobile Home Advisory Board through August 5, 2024, the end of the current term.
Recommended Action:
20-193816.Adopt Resolution No. 2020-61 authorizing the Manual and/or
Facsimile Signatures of the Chief Financial Officer, the City
Treasurer, the Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and the Deputy City
Treasurer as persons authorized to execute Financial Transactions
in the name of the City of Huntington Beach
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-61, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Authorizing the Manual and/or Facsimile Signatures of the Chief Financial Officer,
the City Treasurer, the Assistant Chief Financial Officer , and the Deputy City Treasurer as
Persons Authorized to Execute Financial Transactions in the name of the City of
Huntington Beach.”
Recommended Action:
20-192917.Adopt Resolution Nos. 2020-66 and 2020-67 ordering the Summary
Vacations of Easements over portions of Delaware Street and
Huntington Street in the City of Huntington Beach; and, authorize
recordation and execution of a Warranty Deed transferring the
vacated portion of Delaware Street to Surf City Beach Cottages, L.P.
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-66, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Ordering the Summary Vacation of an Easement Over a Portion of
Delaware Street in the City of Huntington Beach” (Attachment 1); and ,
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-67, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Ordering the Summary Vacation of an Easement Over a Portion of
Huntington Street in the City of Huntington Beach” (Attachment 2); and ,
C) Instruct the City Clerk to record Resolution No. 2020-66 and Resolution No. 2020-67
and the respective attached exhibits with the Orange County Recorder.
Recommended Action:
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D) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Warranty Deed (Attachment 8),
with minor modifications in a form approved by the City Attorney, and any documents
needed to process the transfer of the portion of Delaware Street.
20-194318.Fiscal Year 2019/20 Year End Budget Adjustments and Inter-Fund
Transfers
A) Approve the year-end inter-fund transfers for the FY 2019/20 Revised Budget in the
Funds and by the amounts contained in Attachment 1; and,
B) Increase appropriations for the FY 2019/20 Revised Budget by $1,612,000 in the
Funds and amounts contained in Attachment 1 to reconcile the budget with actual
expenses incurred.
Recommended Action:
20-193019.Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize
execution of a construction contract with Horizons Construction in
the amount of $897,524 for the Edison Community Center
Improvements, MSC-533
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Horizons Construction
in the amount of $897,524; and,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
Recommended Action:
20-192120.Approve and authorize execution of a Professional Services
Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for preparation of the
2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update contingent upon
award of a $500,000 Department of Housing and Community
Development Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant
A) Approve the Professional Services Contract between the City and Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. for preparation of the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update
contingent upon award of a $500,000 HCD LEAP Grant; and,
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a “Professional Services
Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for
Preparation of the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update” in the amount of
Recommended Action:
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$581,158 as prepared by the City Attorney (Attachment No. 2); and,
C) Approve an increase in the Community Development Department’s professional
services listing authority by $581,158 for the preparation of the 2021-2029 General Plan
Housing Element Update to ensure compliance with Administrative Regulation Number
228, Section 7.1; and,
D) Appropriate funds in the amount of $500,000 from Fund 715, a grant from HCD, for the
Professional Services Contract between the City and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
20-193321.Adopt Ordinance No. 4219 Adding Chapter 10.49 to the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Relating to the Prohibition on Repairs
and Sales of Bicycles and Bicycles Parts on Public Property
Approved for introduction 10/5/2020 - Vote: 7-0
Adopt Ordinance No. 4219, “An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Adding
Chapter 10.49 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to the Prohibition on
Repairs and Sales of Bicycles and Bicycle Parts on Public Property.”
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC HEARING
Individuals wishing to speak on matters scheduled for Public Hearing may join the Zoom Webinar
by entering Webinar ID 971 5413 0528, or join by phone by calling (669) 900-6833. Individuals that
enter the meeting will be placed in a holding queue and prompted to speak when the Clerk
announces your name or the last three digits of your phone number. The holding queue will
remain open for approximately 15 minutes, and speakers are encouraged, but not required to
identify themselves by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes to speak, but the Mayor, at
her discretion, may reduce the time allowance if warranted by the volume of speakers.
20-195022.Public Hearing to consider acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
A) Conduct the Public Hearing to hear comments and approve the FY 2019-2020
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for CDBG and HOME Federal
funds; and,
B) Authorize the City Manager to transmit this report to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by October 23, 2020.
Recommended Action:
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
20-184823.Approve Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) No. 20-001 by
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adopting City Council Resolution No. 2020-59; and, requesting its
certification by the California Coastal Commission
Approve Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 20-001 by adopting City Council
Resolution No. 2020-59, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach,
State of California, Adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 20-001 and
Requesting its Certification by the California Coastal Commission (Attachment No. 1).”
Recommended Action:
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is
Monday, November 2, 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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Review of City Park Development Efforts
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Significant Exposure to
Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Number of cases,
two (2).
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision
(d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case: Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association, et al. v.
City of Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2019-01093906.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision
(d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case: Brewster (Terri Lynn) v. City of Huntington Beach;
OCSC Case No. 30-2020-01160094.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision
(d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case: Dave Ferguson v. City of Huntington Beach: Workers’
Comp. Cases No. COHB-17-0150.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision
(d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case: Greg Davis v. City of Huntington Beach: Workers’
Comp. Cases No. COHB-17-0137.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of Litigation
Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (Deciding Whether to Initiate
Litigation): Number of cases, one (1) - Appeal of Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) Final Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Methodology for the
Sixth Housing Element Cycle.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of
Section 54957.) Name/Title: Oliver Chi, City Manager.
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Reverend Patricia Mercado of the Center for Spiritual Living and member of the Greater
Huntington Beach Interfaith Community
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Mayor Semeta to call on Victoria Alberty to present the “Adoptable Pet of the Month”
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Mayor Semeta to issue a proclamation recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness
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Mayor Semeta to present the Mayor’s HB Excellence Award to Greg Schooley, Information
Technology Technician I
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Recognition of Retiring Police Chief Rob Handy
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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 regular meeting minutes of October 5, 2020 require
review and approval.
Financial Impact:
None.
Recommended Action:
Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes dated
October 5, 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
Attachment(s):
1. October 5, 2020 CC/PFA regular meeting minutes
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Minutes
City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, October 5, 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 — 5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
— None
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3 Minute Time Limit) — None
A motion was made by Posey, second by Brenden to recess to Closed Session for Items 1 and 2. With
no objections, the motion passed.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION — 5:02 PM
CLOSED SESSION
1. 20-1912 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION.
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9: Number of cases, three (3).
2. 20-1925 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case: Cruz (Martin &
Ana) and N.B.C. v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; USDC Case No. 8:19-cv-1449-
DOC (ADSx).
6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING — 6:11 PM
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ROLL CALL
Present: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Councilmember Brenden
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.
3. 20-1913 Maha Ragab of the Muslim Community and member of the Greater Huntington
Beach Interfaith Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY — None
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
4. 20-1877 Mayor Semeta issued a proclamation recognizing October 4–10, 2020, as Fire
Prevention Week
Mayor Semeta announced that October 4–10 is Fire Prevention Week with the theme "Serve Up Fire
Safety in the Kitchen!" Fire Chief Scott Haberle introduced Janice Van Mullem, Assistant Fire Marshall,
who described this year's Virtual Open House, which is available through Facebook, social media
platforms, and at www.HBFDOpenHouse.com.
5. 20-1918 Mayor Semeta remotely presented the Making a Difference Award to Mary
Chiappetta of Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach
The Making a Difference Award acknowledges volunteers who go above and beyond to provide
examples of doing good work throughout the community. Mayor Semeta described Ms. Chiappetta's
efforts in directing the Soroptimist International Help Stop Human Trafficking Program in Orange County,
including over 500 hours for training, working with senators on legislation, and volunteering at the Safe
House.
Ms. Chiappetta thanked City Council for the award and Huntington Beach Soroptimist Director Terry
Rose for nominating her. She briefly described Soroptimist programs to support women and girls, and
explained that an educated community can change the landscape related to human trafficking. She
thanked the Soroptimist team of 12 women focused on this issue, and provided the National Human
Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888, the local website at www.ochumantrafficking.com, and encouraged
anyone who sees something, to say something.
6. 20-1920 Presentation of the Orange County Mayors 34 Cities Strong Public Service
Announcement
Mayor Semeta described how Orange County Mayors have cooperated, especially through the
pandemic, to support local businesses, and thanked the Orange County Health Care Agency, the
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Orange County Mayors' Coalition, and Orange County School for the Arts for their support to produce the
Mask Up to Open Up OC video.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications received by her office following distribution of the Council agenda packet:
Consent Calendar
#13 (20-1923) Eleven (12) email communications regarding the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee’s (IRC) stated positions received from: Pat Quintana, Diane Bentley, Lynne
Deakers, Alice Haddock, Don Johnson, Francine Karuntzos, Jim Mosher (2), Carl &
Beatrice Sorrell, Geoffrey Wulfe-Addoch, Steve Shepard, and Ellen Riley.
Ordinances for Introduction
#14 (20-1909) Ordinance No. 4220 final draft.
#14 (20-1909) Three (3) email communications regarding regulations related to rules of civility and
decorum at public meetings received from: Pat Quintana, Mark Bixby, and Jim Mosher.
City Manager Chi requested Council's consent that Ordinances for Introduction, Item 14. (20-1909)
regarding consideration of regulations related to Rules of Civility and Decorum, be pulled due to
proposed Ordinance No. 4220 not being published in a timely manner. With no stated opposition, the
Mayor announced Council support for bringing this item back at a future date to be determined.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) — 2 Call-In Speakers
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.
Peggy Bachlor was invited to speak and shared her concerns regarding Municipal Code 10.44.060,
which allows overnight parking of vehicles over twenty-two feet (22 feet) on the streets of Huntington
Beach. Mayor Semeta asked that Ms. Bachlor re-send her email regarding her concerns to
city.council@surfcity-hb.org. (00:27:56)
Theresa Wilcox was invited to speak and stated support for the comments made by Peggy Bachlor
regarding over-sized vehicles parking overnight on Huntington Beach streets. (00:31:05)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE — APPOINTMENTS — LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Posey reported attending an Orange County Parks Commission meeting to review Mile
Square Park updates and to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Orange County Park Rangers. He also
attended a meeting of the Vector Control Executive Board.
Councilmember Carr reported attending the Huntington Beach Council on Aging meeting to discuss the
recent golf tournament, and announced that more services, including the gym, are now open with
reservations and limited capacity at the Huntington Senior Center at Central Park.
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Councilmember Delgleize reported attending an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board
meeting which included an update from the CEO of Southern California Association of Government
(SCAG) who indicated that recent freeway traffic has nearly reached pre-pandemic levels, and an update
on the 405 Freeway Widening Project which appears to be on schedule for completion.
Mayor Semeta reported a meeting of the Communications Committee, composed of Councilmembers
Brenden and Peterson in addition to herself, and announced the services that offer Surf City 3TV.
Details can be found on the City's Public Information Facebook page and website.
7. 20-1927 Approved Request by Mayor Pro Tem Hardy to Consider Appointment of Council
Member Carr as Mayor Pro Tem for the Remainder of this Year
Mayor Pro Tem Hardy announced that since she is termed out this year, she is following the example set
by former Mayor Ralph Bauer when he termed out in 2002, and is submitting the item requesting the
Council to appoint Councilmember Carr as Mayor Pro Tem for the remainder of the year.
Councilmember Peterson and Mayor Pro Tem Hardy briefly discussed her reasons for suggesting this
appointment now.
A motion was made by Hardy, second Posey to vote to appoint Council Member Carr as Mayor Pro Tem
for the remainder of this year.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: Peterson
City Clerk Robin Estanislau administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Pro Tem Carr.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
8. 20-1922 Update of the City COVID-19 Response Plan and Actions for Review and Discussion
— None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Peterson pulled Consent Calendar Item 13. (20-1923) for discussion.
9. 20-1856 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Posey, second Peterson to approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes dated September 8, 2020, and the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes dated September 21, 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
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NOES: None
10. 20-1858 Approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional
Services Contract with Derek J. McGregor, Inc. for On-Call Plan Check and
Engineering Services
A motion was made by Posey, second Peterson to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute, "Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Contract Between The City of Huntington Beach
and Derek J. McGregor, Inc. DBA DMC Engineering for On Call Plan Check and Engineering Services"
increasing the contract amount by $180,000 from the original amount of $400,000.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: None
11. 20-1910 Approved License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Seaview
Little League for use and maintenance of baseball fields and related improvements
at LeBard Park
A motion was made by Posey, second Peterson to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Seaview Little League for
use and maintenance of ballfields and related improvements at LeBard Park.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: None
12. 20-1911 Approved License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and
Huntington West Little League, Inc., for the use of baseball fields and related
improvements at Marina Park
A motion was made by Posey, second Peterson to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Huntington West Little
League, Inc., for the use of baseball fields and related improvements in Marina Park.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: None
13. 20-1923 Failed to take a City Council Position on Two State Ballot Measures as
Recommended by the City Council Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
Councilmember Peterson stated his support for Recommended Action Item Nos. A and B because as a
Councilmember, part of his job is to protect constituents, and he believes it is important to take a public
stance on this issue as it could affect taxes for all homeowners. He called to move Item Nos. A and B.
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Mayor Semeta seconded the motion and stated her support for Item Nos. A and B, identified the
Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) members as herself and Councilmembers Brenden and
Peterson, and described ballot Proposition 15 (property tax) and Proposition 22 (independent
contractors).
City Manager Chi explained that Resolution No. 4344 adopted in 1976 stipulates that the City is not to
take positions on statewide propositions, and therefore, before the Council can take any position on
statewide issues, it must first vote to temporarily set aside Resolution No. 4344.
Councilmember Hardy stated her support for Resolution No. 4344 that prohibits Council from taking
positions on statewide propositions.
Councilmember Brenden stated his opposition to this item after becoming aware of Resolution No. 4344,
and encouraged residents to become educated on these two propositions.
Councilmember Delgleize stated her opposition to this item due to Resolution No. 4344, and encouraged
residents to become fully educated on the issues before voting.
Mayor Pro Tem Carr stated that because City Council is nonpartisan, she would not support this item.
Councilmember Posey stated his opposition to this item, and added that the purpose of the IRC is to
address legislative, not ballot, issues. He shared his opinion that each Councilmember can speak
personally to ballot issues to their circle of influence, but should not formally be setting aside a City
resolution nor expressing support for or opposition to ballot measures.
A substitute motion was made by Brenden, second Delgleize to temporarily set aside Resolution No.
4344, Section 1.01.08 Statewide Ballot Propositions.
The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Semeta, and Peterson
NOES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Carr, and Brenden
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
14. 20-1909 WITHDRAWN FROM CONSIDERATION — Consider Regulations Related to Rules of
Civility and Decorum at Public Meetings and at City Hall by Approving for
Introduction Ordinance No. 4220 to Add Chapter 2.29 to the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code (HBMC), and Adopting Resolution No. 2020-62 Related to Rules of
Decorum at Public Meetings
15. 20-1926 Approved for Introduction Ordinance No. 4219 Adding Chapter 10.49 to the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Relating to the Prohibition on Repairs
and Sales of Bicycles and Bicycles Parts on Public Property
City Manager Chi introduced this item by stating staff had recently been asked by City Council to address
the issue, and in response, the City Attorney's Office has prepared Ordinance No. 4219 for their
consideration.
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Councilmember Brenden thanked the City Attorney's Office for their timely response and moved the item.
Councilmember Posey and Chief Assistant City Attorney Mike Vigliotta discussed the success of the
efforts in Long Beach; and City Attorney Michael Gates confirmed that offenses would be prosecuted as
crimes with the prosecutor's office, and explained that every property crime is evaluated to determine if it
should be elevated to a felony and handled by the District Attorney’s Office.
Mayor Pro Tem Carr thanked Councilmember Brenden for bringing this item forward, and City staff for
responding so quickly, and she stated her support for this timely item.
Councilmember Brenden and City Attorney Gates further discussed the evaluation procedure used to
determine whether a charge should be elevated to a felony.
Mayor Semeta stated her support for this item, and invited Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez to share her
comments. Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez stated Department support.
A motion was made by Brenden, second Delgleize to after the City Clerk reads by title, approve for
Introduction Ordinance No. 4219, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach adding Chapter 10.49
to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to the prohibition on repairs and sales of bicycles and
bicycle parts on public property."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, and Brenden
NOES: None
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Mayor Pro Tem Carr congratulated Councilmember Brenden for becoming a new Kiwanis Club Board
Member; reported participating in the Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC—OC)
Council Candidate Forum with Curt Pringle, Mayor of Fullerton Jennifer Fitzgerald, and Bruce Whitacre
to share what being a council member entails; participating in a Zoom meeting with Assemblywoman
Cottie Petrie-Norris regarding various State issues; attending the Municipal Water District of Orange
County (MWDOC) Water Policy Forum with Michael George, Delta Water Master, State Water
Resources Control Board; and provided an update on the Navigation Center, including the website with
up-to-date information at HBHomelessSolutions.com.
Councilmember Hardy congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Carr, and congratulated HB Pilates for continuing
to find a way to raise funds for various charities in spite of COVID-19 restrictions.
Councilmember Delgleize reported attending the OCTax Zoom meeting "Save California" which provided
a discussion of Propositions 13 and 15, and participating in the Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington
Valley's “Great Futures Start Here” virtual fundraiser.
Mayor Semeta reported that the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) Chair has
agreed to reconvene the Litigation Committee to challenge the very high Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA); meeting with Neal Kelley, Orange County Registrar of Voters, providing
ocvote.com as the resource with all of the answers to voter questions; and taking a commemorative
picture with the Sister City Association representatives and presenting commendations to George Erber,
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Carmen Erber and Don MacAllister for all of their volunteer hours at the Anjo Stone Lantern in City Hall
Plaza.
Mayor Semeta introduced Assistant Chief of Police Kelly Rodriguez who presented a recap of the Police
Department Annual Awards Ceremony which had to abruptly change format when the COVID-19
shutdown was implemented in March. Among the Police Department employees acknowledged were:
Officer of the Year David Avalos; Award of Merit to Sergeant Bradley Smith and Officer Ryan Christie;
Distinguished Service Award to Detectives Dave Humphreys and Patrick Ellis; Crime Fighter Award to
Officer Travis Mossbrooks; Civilian Supervisor of the Year to Records Bureau Supervisor Shantel
Collins; Supervisor of the Year to Sergeant Sam Shepherd; Unit/Team Award Communications Unit
"Gold Nation" to Communications Supervisor Jennifer La Fontaine, Communication Operators Stacy
Arnold, Kaitlin Tidrick, Michelle Terrones, and Max Werk; Lifesaving Award to Marine Safety Officer
Doug Leach, Communications Supervisor Jennifer La Fontaine, Detective Jonathan Deliema, and Officer
RJ Garwood; Civilian Employee of the Year to Detention Officer Vance Bennett; and Lifesaving Award to
Officers Frank Gallant and Mitchell Martinez.
Mayor Semeta expressed congratulations to Karen Pedersen, Outgoing President of Kiwanis Club, for
her outstanding service and masterful adaptations in 2020, and to Sean Woods, Incoming President.
ADJOURNMENT — 7:19 PM to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City
Council/Public Financing Authority is Monday, October 19, 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 of the
Public Financing 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:Oliver Chi, City Manager
Subject:
Approve two appointments and one reappointment to the Mobile Home Advisory Board
(MHAB) as recommended by City Council Liaisons,Councilmembers Kim Carr and Mike
Posey
Statement of Issue:
The City Council is asked to approve appointments to the Mobile Home Advisory Board to fill three of
the five existing vacancies.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the appointment of Mary Jo Baretich as a Resident Representative to the Mobile Home
Advisory Board through August 5, 2024, the end of the current term; and/or,
B) Approve the appointment of Jerry Bleiweiss as a Resident Representative to the Mobile Home
Advisory Board through August 5, 2024, the end of the current term; and/or,
C) Approve the re-appointment of Donald Hart as an At-Large Member Representative to the Mobile
Home Advisory Board through August 5, 2024, the end of the current term.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve appointments and direct staff as necessary.
Analysis:
The Mobile Home Advisory Board (MHAB) is an advisory body to the City Council that works to
ensure the quality of life in Huntington Beach mobile home parks. The MHAB addresses issues that
affect the City's mobile home communities by providing a forum for communication among mobile
home residents, park owners, and the City Council. The MHAB is comprised of nine members who
equally represent mobile home park residents, park owners/managers, and the Huntington Beach
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community at large.
The MHAB currently has five (5) vacancies for two (2) resident members, two (2) at-large members,
and one (1) park owner/manager position. The City advertised the MHAB recruitment through the
following means: announcement of the vacancies on the City's website and at the August 31, 2020,
MHAB regular meeting. Two (2) new applications were received.
The City Council liaisons to the MHAB, Kim Carr and Mike Posey, reviewed the applications and
made recommendations to fill three (3) of the five (5) vacancies. The proposed recommendations
are to appoint Resident Representatives, Jerry Bleiweiss and Mary Jo Baretich, and reappoint
Donald Hart for a second term as an At-Large Representative. Applications continue to be solicited
for the remaining At-Large and Park Owner vacancies.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non-Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Application for Appointment - Mary Jo Baretich
2. Application for Appointment - Jerry Bleiweiss
3. Application for Appointment - Donald Hart
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File #:20-1938 MEETING DATE:10/19/2020
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:
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-61 authorizing the Manual and/or Facsimile Signatures of the Chief
Financial Officer, the City Treasurer, the Assistant Chief Financial Officer,and the Deputy City
Treasurer as persons authorized to execute Financial Transactions in the name of the City of
Huntington Beach
Statement of Issue:
In order to facilitate City business with banks and other financial institutions, Resolution No. 2020-61
is being brought forward for City Council consideration to authorize the manual and/or facsimile
signatures of the Chief Financial Officer, the City Treasurer, the Assistant Chief Financial Officer,and
the Deputy City Treasurer as persons authorized to execute financial transactions in the name of the
City of Huntington Beach.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-61,“A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Authorizing the Manual and/or Facsimile Signatures of the Chief Financial Officer, the City Treasurer,
the Assistant Chief Financial Officer,and the Deputy City Treasurer as Persons Authorized to
Execute Financial Transactions in the name of the City of Huntington Beach .”
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the resolution and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Section 1. That Dahle Bulosan, Alisa Backstrom, Sunny Rief,and Joyce M. Zacks are designated as
the persons authorized to execute financial transactions in the name of the City of Huntington Beach.
Section 2. That Dahle Bulosan, Alisa Backstrom, Sunny Rief,and Joyce M. Zacks are designated as
the persons authorized to execute all checks, drafts, warrants,or other orders for the payment of
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the persons authorized to execute all checks, drafts, warrants,or other orders for the payment of
money drawn in the name of the City of Huntington Beach on deposit with any bank or other financial
institutions in which the City has funds. At least two (2) authorized signatures must appear on each
such disbursement or withdrawal.
Section 3. That said disbursements or withdrawals shall be made only upon the manual or facsimile
signatures of Dahle Bulosan, Alisa Backstrom, Sunny Rief,and Joyce M. Zacks whose signatures are
on file in the office of the City Clerk (Exhibit A).
Section 4. All Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strengthen long-term financial and economic sustainability
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2020-61, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Authorizing the Manual and/or Facsimile Signatures of the Chief Financial Officer, The City
Treasurer, the Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and the Deputy City Treasurer as Persons
Authorized to Execute Financial Transactions in the name of the City of Huntington Beach”
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File #:20-1929 MEETING DATE:10/19/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works
Subject:
Adopt Resolution Nos. 2020-66 and 2020-67 ordering the Summary Vacations of Easements
over portions of Delaware Street and Huntington Street in the City of Huntington Beach; and ,
authorize recordation and execution of a Warranty Deed transferring the vacated portion of
Delaware Street to Surf City Beach Cottages, L.P.
Statement of Issue:
The Public Works Department requests that City Council adopt two (2) resolutions to summarily
vacate certain portions of existing public street easements along Delaware Street and Huntington
Street pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code 8334(a). The City Council is also
requested to approve and authorize the execution of a Warranty Deed transferring the vacated
portion of Delaware Street to Surf City Beach Cottages, L.P. (“SCBC”).
Financial Impact:
No funding is required for this action.
Recommended Action:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-66, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Ordering the Summary Vacation of an Easement Over a Portion of Delaware Street in the City of
Huntington Beach” (Attachment 1); and,
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-67, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Ordering the Summary Vacation of an Easement Over a Portion of Huntington Street in the City of
Huntington Beach” (Attachment 2); and,
C) Instruct the City Clerk to record Resolution No. 2020-66 and Resolution No. 2020-67 and the
respective attached exhibits with the Orange County Recorder.
D) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Warranty Deed (Attachment 8), with
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minor modifications in a form approved by the City Attorney, and any documents needed to process
the transfer of the portion of Delaware Street.
Alternative Action(s):
Deny the recommended action to adopt Resolution Nos. 2020-66 and 2020-67 with findings for denial.
Denial would cause the City to be in default of the terms of the Settlement Agreement between the
City and SCBC, which requires the vacation of the subject easements and conveyance of said
property to SCBC by December 4, 2020.
Analysis:
Street Vacations
The subject easement areas are located at the west and east frontages of the SCBC mobile home
park, which is bounded by Atlanta Avenue to the north, Huntington Street to the west, Delaware
Street to the east, and Pacific View Avenue to the south (Attachment 3).
As a result of the City’s recent Atlanta Avenue Widening Project, the City entered into a Settlement
Agreement with SCBC, wherein the City agreed to vacate a portion of Delaware Street and a portion
of Huntington Street. The street widening project was completed earlier this year. The Settlement
Agreement stipulates that the City must vacate these partial right-of-ways after completion of
construction, but no later than December 4, 2020.
The portion of Delaware Street to be vacated consists of the westerly 33 feet (approximately 630 feet
in length), south of Atlanta Avenue, and which abuts the SCBC property. This Delaware Street
portion to be vacated is more precisely portrayed in the legal description and plat map of Attachment
4 (Exhibit A).
The portion of Huntington Street to be vacated consists of the easterly 6-foot wide strip of the existing
30-foot wide easement that runs approximately one thousand (1,000) feet along SCBC’s Huntington
Street frontage. See Attachment 5 (Exhibit D) for the legal description and plat map of said area to
be vacated.
Public Works staff have determined that the subject easement areas are no longer necessary to
provide public right-of-ways and may be vacated without affecting the efficiency or effectiveness of
any arterial circulation system.
Pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code, the City may process Summary Vacations for
said easement areas, because they are considered excess street right-of-way, are not required for
street or highway purposes, and there are no public utility facilities that are in use, nor would be
affected by the proposed vacations. Unlike the General Street Vacation process, a Summary Street
Vacation process does not have public noticing requirements, nor does it require a separate public
hearing prior to City Council action. After Council’s adoption, the resolutions shall be recorded with
the Orange County Recorder to affect the subject easement vacations.
On September 22, 2020, the Planning Commission approved General Plan Conformance (GPC) 20-
003 (Attachment 6) for the proposed Delaware Street vacation and GPC 20-002 (Attachment 7) for
the proposed Huntington Street vacation with findings that the proposed street vacations conform to
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the City’s General Plan.
Property Transfer
As required by the executed Settlement Agreement, the City is to convey the vacated portion of
Delaware Street to SCBC. Said conveyance must be transferred by means of a Warranty Deed, free
of encumbrances, and said conveyance must occur prior to December 4, 2020, or the City will be in
default of the Settlement Agreement.
Public Works Commission Action: Not required.
Environmental Status:
The proposal is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to City
Council Resolution No. 4501, Class V: Alterations in Land Use Limitations, sub-section (a) minor
street, alley and utility easement vacations.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain infrastructure
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2020-66, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Ordering the Summary Vacation of an Easement Over a Portion of Delaware Street in the City
of Huntington Beach”
2. Resolution No. 2020-67, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Ordering the Summary Vacation of an Easement Over a Portion of Huntington Street in the
City of Huntington Beach”
3. Location Map showing locations of proposed easement vacations at Delaware and Huntington
Streets
4. Legal Description and Plat Map for the Delaware Street portion to be vacated
5. Legal Description and Plat Map for the Huntington Street portion to be vacated
6. Notice of Action - General Plan Conformance 20-003 (Delaware Street Vacation)
7. Notice of Action - General Plan Conformance 20-002 (Huntington Street Vacation)
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File #:20-1943 MEETING DATE:10/19/2020
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:
Fiscal Year 2019/20 Year End Budget Adjustments and Inter-Fund Transfers
Statement of Issue:
The Finance Department is currently undergoing the year-end closing process for Fiscal Year (FY)
2019/20, which began on July 1, 2019, and ended on June 30, 2020. Certain technical adjustments
and fund transfers need to be made to reconcile the budget with actual expenditures incurred, and to
comply with auditing, actuarial, accounting, or legal requirements. City Council authorization is
requested to perform these reconciliations in order to properly close FY 2019/20. There are sufficient
revenues, available cash, and/or fund balances to support these adjustments.
Financial Impact:
1. Inter-Fund Transfers (Various Funds): Authorization is requested for inter-fund transfers
totaling $244,884 from various funds to reconcile budget and close out fund account (Attachment
1).
2. Appropriation Increases (Various Funds): Appropriation increases totaling $1,612,000 are
requested to reconcile the budget with actual expenditures incurred in two funds (Attachment 1).
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the year-end inter-fund transfers for the FY 2019/20 Revised Budget in the Funds and by
the amounts contained in Attachment 1; and,
B) Increase appropriations for the FY 2019/20 Revised Budget by $1,612,000 in the Funds and
amounts contained in Attachment 1 to reconcile the budget with actual expenses incurred.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommendation and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The FY 2019/20 Budget was adopted by the City Council on June 3, 2019, for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020. The Finance Department has compiled recommended budget adjustments
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beginning July 1, 2020. The Finance Department has compiled recommended budget adjustments
to cover additional costs and/or provide appropriations necessary to expend funds that have been
received for specific purposes. The requested adjustments will be funded by available revenue or
fund balances within each distinct Fund.
Inter-Fund Transfers and Budget Adjustments
Technical year-end budget adjustments to the FY 2019/20 Revised Budget are requested to align
appropriations in certain funds with actual expenditures incurred through June 30, 2020, as actual
expenditures cannot exceed the appropriation amounts contained in the Revised Budget.
Adjustments are also required to ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and other regulatory,
contractual,or legal requirements. Please note any appropriation increases are fully offset by
commensurate amounts of revenues, available cash, or fund balances in each Fund.
1. Fire JPA (704): An appropriation increase of $12,000 is requested to fund Training Center
improvements approved by the CNOA Board of Directors.
2. Retirement Supplemental (703): An appropriation increase of $1.6 million is requested to align
budget with actual required supplemental retirement benefit payments.
3. Debt Service Funds (406 and 410): An appropriation increase of $65,847 is requested to
reconcile the budget with actual debt service payments made in FY 2019/20 for Mello Roos
and the Bella Terra parking structure.
4. Grants (239 and 1222): An appropriation increase of $179,037 is requested to increase the
appropriation to the level of the grants and/or funds received, and to reconcile funding with the
Integrated Disbursement and Information Systems (IDIS) for CDBG Program and to reconcile
and close the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain high quality City services
Enhance and maintain the infrastructure.
Strengthen long-term financial and economic sustainability.
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery.
Attachment(s):
1. Fiscal Year 2019/20 Year-End Budget Adjustment by Fund
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APPROPRIATION INCREASE:
Dept Fund Fund Name Amount
Fire 704 Fire JPA 12,000
Finance 703 Retirement Supplemental 1,600,000
Subtotal 1,612,000
APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER INCREASE:
Dept From Name Amount To Fund Name
Public Works 1222 Hazard Mitigation Grant 20,029 314 Infrastructure
Comm Development 239 CDBG 159,008 100 General Fund
Non‐Dept 406 Debt Svc‐Mello Roos 6,928 100 General Fund
Non‐Dept 410 Debt Svc‐Bella Terra 58,919 711 Parking Structure‐Bella Terra
Subtotal 244,884
TOTAL 1,856,884
Fiscal Year 2019/20 Year‐End Budget Adjustment by Fund
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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:Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works
Subject:
Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction
contract with Horizons Construction in the amount of $897,524 for the Edison Community
Center Improvements, MSC-533
Statement of Issue:
On September 30, bids were publically opened for the Edison Community Center Improvements
project. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract to Horizons Construction,
the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
Total cost for the project, including the additive bid item and contingency, is $1,006,553. Funds for
this Parks and Beaches Capital Improvement Project are available in the current fiscal year budget in
the Park Fund 22845006.82900.
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Horizons Construction in the
amount of $897,524; and,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the
City Attorney.
Alternative Action(s):
Reject all bids, or provide staff with alternative action.
Analysis:
The Edison Community Center was constructed in the early 1970s. Modifications are needed in
order to improve accessibility, safety, and energy efficiency of the lobby areas and activity rooms. A
remodel of the lobbies and classrooms will update the centers, improve accessibility and flow, and
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remodel of the lobbies and classrooms will update the centers, improve accessibility and flow, and
reduce the likelihood of falls. A remodel of the restrooms will improve use,and the addition of the
ramp will bring the area into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
Bids were publicly opened for MSC-533 on September 30, 2020, with the following results:
BIDDER'S NAME BID AMOUNT (Amount Read at Bid
Opening and Basis of Award)
Klassic Engineering and Construction, Inc.$751,000
Horizons Construction $897,524
NR Development, Inc.$950,500
JR Universal Construction $976,988
Swinerton Builders $1,085,012
Dalke & Sons Construction $1,128,890
Exbon Development $1,320,326
Consolidated Contracting $1,416,491
Klassic Engineering and Construction, Inc., submitted the lowest bid, but was found non-responsive.
Klassic Engineering and Construction, Inc., was unable to meet the pre-qualification requirements
listed within the bid documents for this project, including work history (completing similar projects),
reference checks, and safety record.
The engineer’s estimate for the project for the basis of bid is $700,000. Staff recommends awarding
a contract to Horizons Construction in the amount of $915,048. This includes the base bid amount of
$897,524 and the bid additive of $17,524, which was not part of the basis of award, but was
recommended by staff to maintain consistency with the improvements made at the Murdy Community
Center.
A reference check revealed that Horizons Construction has provided acceptable construction in
similar projects. The total project cost is $1,006,553, which includes the construction contract, the
additive bid item, and construction contingency.
Environmental Status:
The project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 1, section 15031(c) of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain infrastructure
Attachment(s):
1. Vicinity Map for MSC-533
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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:Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
Subject:
Approve and authorize execution of a Professional Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. for preparation of the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update
contingent upon award of a $500,000 Department of Housing and Community Development
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant
Statement of Issue:
Every jurisdiction in California is required to adopt a Housing Element as one of the seven mandated
elements of the General Plan and regularly update the Housing Element subject to the statutory
schedule. The City is in the final stages of the application process to receive a $500,000 grant from
the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to assist in completing an update for
the 6
th Housing Element cycle (2021-2029). The City Council may elect to enter into a professional
services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHA), who was selected following a
Request for Proposals process, contingent upon the successful award of the LEAP Grant from HCD.
If approved, KHA would assist the City in developing a comprehensive update to the City’s 2021-
2029 General Plan Housing Element.
Financial Impact:
When HCD awards the City a $500,000 LEAP Grant, it will be used for the 2021-2029 Housing
Element update to help offset the cost of KHA’s contract. Additional funding of $81,158 is available in
Account 10060201. The additional funding primarily covers the contract’s contingency amount and is
available in the Community Development Department professional services budget.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the Professional Services Contract between the City and Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc. for preparation of the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update contingent upon award
of a $500,000 HCD LEAP Grant; and,
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a “Professional Services Contract
Between the City of Huntington Beach and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Preparation of the
2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update” in the amount of $581 ,158 as prepared by the
City Attorney (Attachment No. 2); and,
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C) Approve an increase in the Community Development Department’s professional services listing
authority by $581,158 for the preparation of the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update to
ensure compliance with Administrative Regulation Number 228, Section 7.1; and,
D) Appropriate funds in the amount of $500,000 from Fund 715, a grant from HCD, for the
Professional Services Contract between the City and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may make the following alternative motions:
A. Do not approve the Professional Services Contract between the City and Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc.
B. Continue the item and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On May 18, 2020, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2020-34 authorizing staff to submit a
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant application to the Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) to fund the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update. Every
jurisdiction in California is required to adopt a Housing Element as one of the seven mandated
elements of the General Plan. Housing Element law mandates that local governments adequately
plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of the community.
The Housing Element will develop strategies and programs to comply with California’s Housing
Element law which requires that each city and county develop local housing programs to meet its “fair
share” of existing and future housing needs for all income groups.
LEAP Grant funding is based upon the population of a jurisdiction. The City is eligible for an award of
$500,000 based on a population size over 200,000 people. The LEAP Grant application is
considered an “over the counter” approval process in which HCD works with jurisdictions to revise
their application until it is deemed complete and approved. The City has submitted an application,
received comments from HCD, revised the application, and is currently awaiting final approval. The
tasks and budget of the LEAP Grant are consistent with those of the Housing Element contract. The
LEAP Grant will fund the entire contract with the exception of contingencies,which will be funded by
the Community Development Department’s professional services budget.
Consultant Selection Process
The City received proposals from Kimley-Horn and Lisa Wise Consulting in response to a Request
for Proposals (RFP) for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. Three staff members reviewed the
proposals based on a rating system that considered compliance with the RFP requirements,
methodology, qualifications/experience, clarity, cost, and references. Kimley-Horn received the
highest score and was selected based on their proposal and prior experience completing 5
th Cycle
Housing Elements within the SCAG region.
Environmental Status:
Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the
activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have
the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty
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that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Approval of a contract does not have potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment. The 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element
Update itself will be subject to CEQA review.
Strategic Plan Goal:Strengthen long-term financial and economic sustainability
Attachment(s):
1. Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. for the Comprehensive 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update
2. Insurance Certificate
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Vendor Application Form and Cover Letter ..................................................................................... 2
B. Background and Project Summary Section..................................................................................... 5
C. Methodology Section ...................................................................................................................... 8
D. Staffing .......................................................................................................................................... 15
E. Qualifications ................................................................................................................................ 18
F. Fee Proposal ................................................................................................................................. 20
Appendix: Forms and Required Information...................................................................................... A-1
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A. VENDOR APPLICATION FORM AND COVER LETTER
June 12, 2020
Ms. Jennifer Andersen
City Buyer
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
RE: 2021-2019 Housing Element Update
Dear Ms. Andersen and Members of the Selection Committee:
Kimley-Horn provides the City of Huntington Beach with a team of Housing Element specialists that
not only have a proven record of preparing successful Housing Element Updates but work with local
communities as trusted advisors in all aspects of Housing Element statutory requirements and policy
development. We understand how to effectively tailor and implement State Housing Element Laws to
meet local community needs and use our familiarity with California State Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) procedures to assist the City in achieving a certified Housing
Element.
Kimley-Horn has worked with cities and counties throughout California and our team has collaborated
extensively with HCD staff since the early 1990s. Housing Element compliance has become an
increasingly daunting task, and the upcoming 6th Cycle will be no exception. Therefore, the City will
need a team that has recent, practical experience in Housing Element Updates and understands how
to work with HCD, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
The Kimley-Horn team offers the following strengths for your consideration:
Specialists in the Housing Element Certification Process – The Kimley-Horn team has significant
staff expertise and knowledge of the requirements for achieving certification by HCD. Our team has
years of experience in multiple Housing Element Update cycles and can translate our recent 6th Cycle
experience working with HCD in several Southern California jurisdictions to the benefit of the City.
Kimley-Horn has had tremendous success when collaborating proactively with HCD to achieve
statutory compliance.
Understand and have Practical Experience with New Housing Laws – The California legislature
has enacted numerous new housing laws in just the past few years. Many of these laws directly affect
the analysis and content of the Housing Element. Kimley-Horn is one of the first consulting firms to
work under the requirements of these new statutes, even before HCD has provided local guidance for
interpreting these new laws. This means that the City will have a team that possesses an “insider
knowledge” of new statutory requirements, and how HCD interprets them during Housing Element
compliance review. Based on this experience, Kimley-Horn can inform Huntington Beach of HCD’s
interpretation of these laws and the acceptable methods/analysis/actions the City must employ.
Approach Tailored to Your Success – Kimley-Horn will work closely with Huntington Beach to
provide a scope of services required to support policies and programs that are consistent with the
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community’s vision. We have committed a team of qualified and experienced specialists who are
identified in this proposal and will help the City develop its housing policy goals. Kimley-Horn’s
greatest strength is in our desire to create strong interpersonal relationships with our clients and the
stakeholders they serve, resulting in a mutually enjoyable and rewarding work effort. Kimley-Horn will
provide local coordination from our Orange office where our planning staff is supported by in-house
technical resources.
Comprehensive and Experienced Team – Our project manager, Dave Barquist, AICP, has a
strong record of successful housing program management and State certification of Housing
Elements. Our team will work directly with the City to guide the day-to-day tasks of all projects
towards successful completion. Our team is supported by a core group of experienced professionals
to work with the City. Rita Garcia will serve as project manager for the Environmental Documents.
Rita has 30 years of CEQA and planning experience, including recent evaluations of Housing
Element Updates.
Quality Documents – Kimley-Horn’s commitment to quality can be attested through the many
professional awards received for our projects, and the satisfaction of our clients and the communities
they serve. Our documentation is thorough, and the presentation of information is clear, concise,
understandable, and defensible. We understand the nuances of creating policy documents that meet
State-mandated requirements, while supporting and advancing the local goals and policies of the
community.
Commitment to the City of Huntington Beach – We know that a strong commitment to client
satisfaction and a quality product must be the foundation of our service to you. Our local Orange
office is a short drive from the City’s offices and our nearest office to you, thereby allowing Huntington
Beach to enjoy greater access to our team. Kimley-Horn commits to be responsive and available to
you when you need us. Our team will provide proactive communication and function as an extension
of your staff to the City, so together we can complete this project successfully.
We have reviewed and understand all elements of the City’s Request for Proposals (RFP) and are
committed to performing the services as outlined in the scope of work provided. Our scope of
services assumes completion of this work effort by the October 15, 2021 deadline.
Kimley-Horn appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to the City and welcomes the
opportunity to work as your trusted advisor and Housing Element team. Please do not hesitate to
contact Dave at 714.705.1317, dave.barquist@kimley-horn.com, or the address on the previous page
(our nearest local office to the City) if you have any questions or require additional information. Our
proposal price will be valid for a period of at least 180 days.
Sincerely,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
David Barquist, AICP Jason Melchor, P.E.
Project Manager Associate/Authorized Signer
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B. BACKGROUND AND PROJECT SUMMARY SECTION
The City of Huntington Beach is requesting the services of a highly experienced Housing Element
consultant to assist the City in completing the State-Mandated Housing Element Update. The 6th
Cycle Housing Element must be updated to comply with the current RHNA process and new statutory
requirements. Kimley-Horn will provide Huntington Beach with seasoned technical specialists to
achieve certification by HCD and approval by the City Council within the timeframe established by
state law. Our scope of services provides the necessary tasks to achieve statutory compliance, while
providing the City with a locally based policy document that reflects the visions and values of Orange
County.
Unique from prior Housing Element planning cycles, new state legislation has significantly heightened
the consequences of not having a certified Housing Element and empowers the state to implement a
variety of remedies, such as the provisions of AB 72, to monitor progress and potentially de-certify
Housing Elements if they fail to comply with adopted policies/programs in a timely manner.
Our scope of services and project schedule reflects adherence with state mandated deadlines and
provides an adequate level of schedule buffer to proactively address potential issues with HCD.
Additionally, due to the limited funding and financing resources currently available to the City for
housing-related activities, a certified Housing Element may help to meet eligibility requirements for
future state housing funds, grants and other financial assistance. Our strategic approach considers
policies and programs that can maximize Hunting Beach’s potential for acquiring grants and
other alternative for funding and financing sources.
To develop effective planning policy in the City of Huntington Beach, it is important to fully understand
the key planning issues in the community. While the Housing Element is a state-mandated policy
document, the Housing Element’s policy program is a statement of the City’s vision and community
values. During the community engagement process, many of the City’s planning issues will be
identified and policy solutions explored.
Understanding of Local Context
Kimley-Horn understands that the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update will substantially differ
from the 5th Cycle Update due to new statutory requirements and a significantly increased RHNA
allocation of 13,337 units compared to the 5th Cycle allocation of 1,353 units.
The City of Huntington Beach is generally considered a “built-out” community, with limited vacant land
available to accommodate future growth need. This will require the identification of infill opportunities
in residential and non-residential areas. Existing land use policy, including Specific Plan areas may
facilitate infill and mixed-use development in targeted areas. However, many of these sites may no
longer meet the statutory requirements to identify them as appropriate for lower income households.
As a result, the City may be required to employ creative solutions to facilitate the development of
lower income housing to demonstrate the ability to accommodate their State-allocated RHNA need by
income category.
As part of the 6th Cycle update, the City will be required to comply with new State law to Affirmatively
Further Fair Housing (AFFH), which addresses the equitable dispersion of affordable units throughout
the City and the preservation of existing “at-risk” affordable housing stock. Kimley-Horn has recent
experience working with HCD, local jurisdictions, and communities to interpret and fairly apply recent
AFFH guidance during the 6th Cycle planning period. Our recent experience working on Housing
Elements for SANDAG and SCAG jurisdictions will benefit Huntington Beach as we understand how
to address and analyze these new requirements.
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Approach to Successful Completion and Certification
Kimley-Horn will effectively manage the update process as an extension of staff in all aspects of the
Housing Element outlined in the following scope of services including:
• Preparing a Housing Element Needs Assessment
• Facilitating community outreach and collaborating with City staff to identify key stakeholders
• Preparing all Housing Element components required by state law
• Serve as the City’s representative and liaison with HCD
• Prepare a Public Review Draft Housing Element
• Prepare a Final Draft Housing Element based on public and agency comments
• Presenting the Final Draft Housing Element at two public hearings before the Planning
Commission and City Council
• Facilitating HCD collaboration throughout the certification process
• Final Adoption by the Huntington Beach City Council
Compliance with State Housing Law
The City’s Housing Element must comply with State Housing Element Law to achieve certification by
HCD. Kimley-Horn provides Huntington Beach with a unique understanding of Housing Element Law,
and most importantly, how HCD interprets the law. This will assist City Staff and elected officials
in understanding the implications of non-certification.
Kimley-Horn will evaluate existing available land resources to accommodate this projected need in
compliance with the statutory requirements of AB 2348 and AB 1397. The new requirements
applicable to sites analysis is a significant issue that should not be understated. Kimley-Horn’s recent
application of these statutory requirements has facilitated the development of an effective approach to
identifying, evaluating and selecting appropriate sites. We utilize unique tools and software, such as
UrbanFootprint to identify and evaluate candidate sites to accommodate the City’s future RHNA
growth need.
Community Engagement
Kimley-Horn recommends a targeted outreach effort to assist the public, stakeholders, and
elected/appointed officials in understanding the update process, its implications, and the various
methods of achieving compliance with State Law.
Community engagement in the Housing Element planning process is an important component to an
effective and easily implemented policy program. Kimley-Horn’s extensive community outreach
experience enables our team to develop effective outreach strategies that achieve community-based
support to accurately identify current issues, and craft policy that is responsive to The City’s housing
needs.
Our team is well-versed in conducting outreach in the current COVID-19 environment. We understand
the limitations on social gathering and how that can have a demonstrated effect on the level of
participation in the planning process. Kimley-Horn has employed several strategies to enhance
community engagement, including use of surveys, online meetings, webinars, and live event feeds to
encourage participation. Because these restrictions are based on the community and County
guidance, we will work with the City of Huntington Beach to find local solutions to outreach to benefit
the overall process.
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Proactive Engagement with HCD
Kimley-Horn believes it is prudent and sound professional practice to involve HCD staff from the initial
stages of the update process. Kimley-Horn has enjoyed a long-term and positive professional
relationship with HCD staff. It is intended that HCD will be consulted from the very beginning of the
Housing Element Update process. This may involve possible visits with HCD staff, informal
discussion on policy and programs, and identification of potential issues within the existing Housing
Element. Kimley-Horn will continue interaction with HCD throughout the Housing Element Update
process in order to resolve any issues and make certification a seamless process. Based on the
City’s recent experience in the decertification process and the political sensitivities of this process, it
is advisable the City take a proactive posture with HCD to ensure communication is open and
effective to assist the City in achieving local goals and complying with statutory requirements.
New Legislative Considerations
The State of California’s recent passing of numerous Housing Bills is indicative of a significant trend
towards increasing the expectations on local governments to make their contributions to meeting
state housing needs. In our recent experience, Kimley-Horn can testify to the validity of the State’s
newer, more aggressive approach to Housing Element compliance.
A variety of new laws have been adopted that will influence the City’s policy and program
considerations. The charts included in the Appendix (2018 and 2019 Legislation and City
Considerations) provide a summary of recently enacted laws and the methods/strategies and
responses the City can take to address them.
We have directly applied these recently enacted laws, negotiated with HCD, and developed workable
policy and program solutions for our local government clients. The City of Huntington Beach will
greatly benefit from our recent work as it will enable more efficient review and negotiation with HCD
during the certification process.
APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
Kimley-Horn has reviewed the City’s RFP and understands the statutory deadline for certification of
Housing Elements in the SCAG region is October 15, 2021. Kimley-Horn understands that the City
would like to achieve HCD certification prior to the statutory deadline.
Kimley-Horn understands that much of the analysis for the Housing Element will rely on data from a
variety of sources including American Community Survey, DOF, HUD, SCAG and other federal state
and local sources. Getting the most accurate picture of existing and future needs will require the
utilization of the most currently available data. We further understand that SCAG has not made a final
determination of the City’s RHNA obligation. We will work closely with the City to monitor the release
of these RHNA growth need allocations expected in early Fall of 2020.
Approach to Successful Update Process
Kimley-Horn will function as an extension of Huntington Beach staff throughout the planning process
to reduce the need for unnecessary staff time and commitments to complete the Housing Element
update. The Kimley-Horn team will provide the primary leadership for conducting all aspects of the
work effort. As the City’s Housing Element consultant, we recognize that it is our responsibility to
conduct the necessary analysis, assist in educating the community, local stakeholders, and elected
officials, and use our expertise and experience to assist the City in a successful update process.
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The following scope of services is consistent with the City’s requests for services outlined in the RFP
and represents an approach to the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update that our team has found to be
effective in achieving certification. The 6th Cycle requires analysis, public review periods, and
community outreach efforts above and beyond what has been typically included in previous Housing
Element Cycles. This scope of services has been tailored to meet the requirements of the update
process as outlined by HCD while promoting collaboration with community members, elected officials,
and other local stakeholders. We have also included a Project Schedule at the end of Section C.
C. METHODOLOGY SECTION
Task 1: Scope of Services and Process
Task 1.1: Project Kick-off
Kimley-Horn will participate in a Kick-Off Meeting with City staff to discuss the update process,
answer questions, provide data, and exchange other important procedural aspects of the Housing
Element Update. The meeting will address the following:
• Technical Assistance in RHNA process,
as applicable
• Review/Modify Scope of Work and
Schedule
• Define Outreach Methodologies
• Data Sharing/Exchanging
• Meetings and Public Engagement
Task 1.1 Deliverables:
• Kick-off Meeting Agenda
• Kick-off Meeting Minutes
Task 1.2: Project Schedule
Kimley-Horn will develop and maintain a project deliverables schedule outlining major milestones,
meetings, work products, community outreach events, subcommittee meetings, and public hearings.
The Project Team will provide regular tracking and updating of the project schedule so that
Huntington Beach stays on schedule throughout the Housing Element Update process. The project
deliverables schedule will include all tasks within the Scope of Work and accommodate anticipated
City and agency review times.
Kimley Horn has reviewed the City’s draft schedule included in the RFP. We have noted a number
timing issue that may come into conflict with statutory requirements. The schedule contained in this
proposal addresses the concerns. We further welcome additional discussion during the initial phases
of the update process.
Task 1.2 Deliverables:
• Project Schedule (Updated as needed)
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Task 2: Project Team Coordination
Task 2.1: Project Management and Coordination Meetings
Kimley-Horn will meet regularly with the project team to coordinate project deliverables, data, and
public meetings. The scope and fee provided assume monthly phone meetings will occur throughout
the duration of the project and face-to-face meetings when circumstances warrant. It is assumed that
five meetings with staff will occur during the update process for project management, project updates
and strategy planning. Additional phone conferences and coordination is anticipated to occur
throughout the process.
Task 3: Housing Element Components
Task 3.1: Document Review
Following the Kick-Off Meeting, Kimley-Horn will provide City of Huntington Beach staff with a listing
of pertinent data that is necessary to complete the work program. Kimley-Horn will only request data
that is proprietary to the City and not available publicly. Kimley-Horn will review all applicable City,
regional, and State documents pertaining to the Housing Element update. This may include various
policy and regulatory documents and other assistance programs. Kimley-Horn will be responsible for
identifying and resolving any information gaps. Kimley-Horn anticipates a “turnkey approach” for data
collection to the greatest extent feasible and will only request information that is proprietary to the City
to minimize the work effort by City Staff.
Task 3.1 Deliverable
• Document Library List
Task 3.2: Evaluate the Current Housing Element
As required by State law, Kimley-Horn will review and evaluate the 5TH Cycle 2014-2021 Housing
Element (as recently recertified in 2020) and its programs. In general, the task will include a review of
the appropriateness of the housing goals, objectives, and polices in contributing to the attainment of
the stated housing goal; the effectiveness of the Housing Element in attaining community housing
goals and objectives; and the City’s progress in implementing the Housing Element. The report will
include the following information:
• Evaluate the status, effectiveness, and appropriateness of the current housing policy programs
and identify any barriers to implementation
• Compare identified goals from the adopted Housing Element to actual accomplishments during
the plan period
• Evaluate the existing Housing Element in relation to current State housing laws and identify
any omissions or deficiencies
Task 3.2 Deliverable
• Review of Past Performance Matrix
Task 3.3: Housing Needs, Constraints, Resources, Population, and Housing Profile
As required by State law, Kimley-Horn will assess housing needs, constraints, and resources
available. A population and housing profile will be conducted that summarizes, population and
household characteristics, analysis of special needs populations, and units at risk of converting to
market rate units. Housing constraints will identify non-governmental, governmental, and
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environmental constraints that may influence housing. Housing resources such as availability of
vacant land, zoning to accommodate RHNA growth needs, and capacities of available sites will be
analyzed. Funding and financing resources available to address existing and future housing market
conditions and needs will be identified. Opportunities for energy conservation will also be explored.
Based on new housing law, the adequate sites analysis will be much more in-depth and detailed
compared to prior planning periods. It is Kimley-Horn’s experience that the new law will necessitate a
more detailed study of adequate sites to satisfy HCD standards.
Task 3.3 Deliverables
• Housing Profile Report
• Adequate Sites Analysis
• GIS Based Inventory of Sites
• Data Tables, Maps, and Relevant Text
Task 3.4: Summary Matrix of Applicable Housing Legislation
Kimley-Horn will develop a summary matrix of applicable housing legislation that may affect the City’s
Housing Element. The matrix will identify the applicable statutory references to the government code,
the statutory provisions and the implications it may have for Huntington Beach. A General summary
of this type of information is provided in the Appendices to this proposal. The Matrix will be provided
in digital format, so that users can download/view the excerpts from state law, HCD guidance
memorandums and other applicable provisions. Kimley-Horn believes this will be useful tool in
providing a knowledge base for staff, decision-makers and the public to benefit the overall planning
process.
Task 3.4 Deliverable
• Housing Legislation Matrix (Digital and Print Formats)
Task 3.5 Develop Housing Plan
Kimley-Horn will develop a Housing Plan that constitutes the policy component of the Housing
Element. The Housing Plan may include prior policies from the 2021-2029 Housing Element that are
still appropriate and will be supplemented by new policies and programs that address new statutory
requirements. The Housing Plan will identify policies and programs to address Conservation and
Improvement, Availability and Production, Affordability, Removal of Constraints, and Equal Housing
Opportunity. Policies and programs will be supplemented with Quantified Objectives by income
category.
Task 3.5 Deliverables
• Housing Policy Plan • List of Quantified Objectives
Task 4: Community Engagement
Task 4.1 Community Outreach Plan
Kimley-Horn will employ an approach to public participation that provides for meaningful input and
involvement. Kimley-Horn will conduct a minimum of two community engagement workshops to solicit
public comments on the Housing Element Update prior to initiating work on Housing Element
components.
Based upon coordination with City Staff, the Kimley-Horn team will formulate a Community Outreach
Program that addresses the outreach strategies, dates, locations, participants and other relevant
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data. This Outreach Program will guide the outreach process for the Housing Element and will be
updated as needed.
Utilizing a variety of “tools” such as PowerPoint presentations, informational handouts, visual aids,
and Social Media, Kimley-Horn will prepare and deliver materials to help workshop participants
understand the update process, issues to resolve (as identified during the current Housing Element
Evaluation), and potential solutions. It is assumed that City staff will be responsible for the scheduling
of venues, staff coordination, and provide public noticing, facilities, set-up for all community
engagement activities.
In consideration of the current COVID-19 environment, our team understand the limitations on social
gathering and how that can have a demonstrated effect on the level of participation in the planning
process. Kimley-Horn can utilize a variety of strategies to enhance community engagement, including
use of surveys, online meetings, webinars, and live event feeds to encourage participation. Those
options and opportunities can be further explored during the kickoff meeting.
Huntington Beach City Staff will be responsible for coordination and participation associated with
venue and event scheduling and public dissemination of information via the City’s website and other
methods in collaboration with the City’s public information officer.
Task 4.1 Deliverable
• Draft Community Outreach Plan in electronic format
Task 4.2 Community Workshop #1 – Introduction and Policy Considerations
Kimley-Horn will facilitate an initial community workshop with the public and stakeholders to discuss
the Housing Element update process. Kimley-Horn will prepare and deliver a PowerPoint
presentation, informational handouts, visual aids, and other materials. In collaboration with City staff,
Kimley-Horn will identify key stakeholders. The meeting will introduce participants to the RHNA
process, Housing Element requirements, legislative requirements and engage in the identification of
policy considerations. Participants will identify challenges, issues, and opportunities facing housing in
Huntington Beach that will inform policy within the Housing Element.
Task 4.2 Deliverables
• Electronic copies (in PDF format) of draft presentation, handouts, etc.
• Preparation of facilitation of Workshop
• Summary Workshop notes
Task 4.3 Community Workshop #2
Kimley-Horn will facilitate a second community workshop with the public and stakeholders to
discuss the Public Review Draft Housing Element. Workshop #2 will build upon the
information learned from Workshop #1 and provide draft analysis, policies, and programs for
review and discussion. Kimley-Horn will prepare and deliver a PowerPoint presentation,
informational handouts, visual aids, and other materials. In collaboration with City staff,
Kimley-Horn will identify key stakeholders.
Task 4.3 Deliverables
• Electronic copies (in PDF format) of draft presentation, handouts, etc.
• Preparation of facilitation of Workshop
• Summary Workshop notes
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Task 4.4 Community Outreach Survey Tool (OPTIONAL)
Kimley-Horn understands that a flexible community outreach strategy is critical to
gathering diverse and meaningful input form the community. The COVID-19
pandemic is altering the way that cities are approaching community outreach during
the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update as participants may be less likely to attend
traditional community workshops, even when possible. Provided the City would like
to explore alternatives or in addition to “in-person” community outreach workshops,
Kimley-Horn will provide a web-based outreach tool utilizing MetroQuest. The web-
based survey tool includes analytics to evaluate community input on locations for
potential housing, housing goals, policies, and programs. The community survey
provides an alternative method for gathering public participation that allows residents
and stakeholders the flexibility of participating at a time that works for their schedule.
The tool also provides tangible data that can be incorporated into the Housing
Element to quantify the City’s outreach efforts to HCD.
Task 4.4 Deliverables
• Set up, launch and running of outreach survey tool in coordination with City
Staff
• Summary report of survey results
• Review of survey data and incorporation into the Housing Element
Task 4.5 Study Session with City Council
Kimley-Horn will attend and facilitate one (1) study session/meeting with the City
Council. Council will not take any formal action at these meetings. These meetings
will be used for interim discussion prior to formal Public Hearings later.
The Study Session will serve as an educational opportunity to present information on
new housing-related state law, elements of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
process, and other project-related information determined to be important by City
Staff. As part of the work plan refinement process, Kimley-Horn can discuss with
City staff the most effective approach for these meetings, including opportunities for
involvement of key stakeholder groups, non-profits, and other members of the
community. Additional Study Sessions may be conducted at the request of City Staff
as additional services not assumed in this proposal.
Task 4.5 Deliverables
• Electronic copies (in PDF format) of draft presentation, handouts, etc.
• Preparation of facilitation of Study Session
• Summary Study Session notes
Task 4.6 Study Session with Planning Commission
Kimley-Horn will attend and facilitate three (3) study sessions/meetings with the
Planning Commission. Study Session content will be similar to the City Council
Study Session described previously.
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Task 4.6 Deliverables
• Electronic copies (in PDF format) of draft presentation, handouts, etc.
• Preparation of facilitation of Study Session
• Summary Study Session notes
Task 5: Draft Housing Element
Kimley-Horn will prepare a Screencheck Draft, Public Review Draft, and Final
Housing Element.
Task 5.1 Screencheck Draft
Kimley-Horn will prepare and submit a Screencheck Draft Housing Element to the
City for review. The Screencheck Draft will be a complete draft document and
include all required statutory content. The draft will provide tables, maps, and
graphics.
Task 5.1 Deliverables
• One electronic copy (in native file format and PDF format) of the Screencheck
Draft Housing Element for City review and comment
• One reproducible copy of the Screencheck draft
Task 5.2 Pre-HCD Submittal Public Review Draft
Kimley-Horn will prepare a Pre-HCD Public Review Draft Housing Element based on
feedback received during the public review process to be reviewed prior to the
formal submittal to HCD for initial review. The public review of the Draft Housing
Element prior to review by HCD has been requested for 6th Cycles to make certain
that public comments are reflected in the Draft document. Kimley-Horn will provide
appropriate responses to public comments on the draft document. This will be
beneficial to the City, as issues can be identified and addressed from third parties
prior to HCD’s formal review. It is recommended the City permit a 30-day public
review period.
Task 5.2 Deliverables
• One electronic copy (in native file format and PDF format)
• One reproducible copy
Task 5.3 HCD Submittal
Following all initial community outreach workshops and meetings, Kimley-Horn will
prepare summary notes or minutes of the community workshop, and a summary of
all other comments received during the public review period described in previous
tasks.
The HCD Submittal draft will incorporate all community and stakeholder feedback as
well as staff comments based on community/third-party input. Once the Draft
Housing Element is finalized, it will be submitted for an initial 60-day review to the
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Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) after required meetings
and approvals from the Planning Commission and City Council. Kimley-Horn will
prepare a transmittal letter to HCD detailing how the Housing Element meets State
law requirements. The Draft Housing Element will be accompanied by a completed
Completeness Review Checklist.
Task 5.3 Deliverables
• One electronic copy (in native file format and PDF format) of the HCD Draft
Housing Element
• electronic copy (in native file format and PDF format) of the transmittal letter
and checklist
Task 5.4 Response to Comments
Kimley-Horn will coordinate the preparation of responses to any comments or
requested revisions to the HCD Review Draft Housing Element. Based on our recent
experience, the City should be prepared to receive considerably more comments
during this Cycle.
Task 5.3 Deliverables
• Summary Matrix of Response to HCD Comments
Task 5.5 Public Review Draft
Kimley-Horn will prepare a Public Review Draft Housing Element based on
comments from HCD for release to the public for review prior to scheduled adoption
hearings. Kimley-Horn will resolve any issues and make requested revisions to the
Draft to the satisfaction of the City prior to Public Hearing.
Task 5.5 Deliverables
• One electronic copy (in native file format and PDF format)
• One reproducible copy
Task 5.6 : Final Draft Housing Element
Following review by HCD, Kimley-Horn will revise the appropriate sections and
prepare a Final Draft Housing Element to be presented at public hearings before
City Council.
Task 5.6 Deliverable
• One electronic copy (in native file format and PDF format) of the Final Draft
Housing Element
Task 5.7 : Transmittal of Final Adopted Housing Element to HCD
Kimley-Horn will transmit the Final Housing Element to HCD for final certification and
will maintain ongoing communication with the State until the Housing Element is
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officially deemed certified. As required by state housing element law, the final
adopted document must be provided to HCD prior to deeming the Housing Element
certified by the State.
Task 5.7 Deliverable
• Ten (10) bound copies of the adopted Housing Element Document for
distribution
Task 6: Environmental Compliance
The City of Huntington Beach General Plan Update Program Environmental Impact
Report (PEIR) (Atkins, 2017) assessed the potentially significant environmental
effects of the City of Huntington Beach General Plan Update (GPU). The project
analyzed in the PEIR consisted of adoption and implementation of the GPU, which
established an overall development capacity of 85,403 dwelling units (DU), 50.4
million square feet of non-residential land uses, and a population of 211,051 persons
by 2040 (GPEIR Table 3-3). Based on the RHNA allocation and anticipated
inventory of candidate housing sites, it is anticipated that General Plan
amendments/zone changes (i.e., “the Project”) would be required to accommodate
RHNA growth needs. Additionally, Infrastructure Element amendments would be
required. These changes are anticipated to exceed the forecast development
capacity analyzed in the GPEIR, requiring a Supplemental or Subsequent EIR
(SEIR). Given the prior PEIR, the SEIR will identify the following: substantial
changes (if any), which would require major revisions to the PEIR; substantial
changes (if any) concerning the project circumstances, which would require major
revisions to the PEIR; and new information, which was not known and could not
have been known at the time the PEIR was certified. For each of the environmental
issues noted below, the SEIR will evaluate the Project impacts relative to existing
conditions and compare those to the PEIR. Issues that are considered adequately
addressed in the PEIR will be summarized in the SEIR. One of the key decisions
with this Project and SEIR, is how best to address the proposed Project considering
the PEIR, to what extent issues are deemed adequately addressed, and how best to
document these decisions within the SEIR. As discussed further in our Scope of
Work below, Kimley-Horn recommends that the SEIR scope be focused through
preparation of an Initial Study.
Based on verified baseline conditions and the Draft HEU, our Environmental Team
will work closely with the HEU Team and City to develop the “CEQA Project.” Our
Environmental Team will also work closely with our internal technical/engineering
partners and City to refine the environmental technical approach and SEIR scope.
Kimley-Horn’s proven collaborative approach helps identify environmental issues
early in the HEU process to “self-mitigate” the Project to avoid/reduce potential
impacts; increase efficiency; improve technical quality/accuracy; and avoid loss of
time/data.
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Kimley-Horn will provide the Scope of Services specifically set forth below. This
Scope of Services has been prepared based upon Kimley-Horn’s understanding of
the Project issues and experience with similar issues and projects. This Scope
assumes the following:
• Baseline conditions, Project Description (based on the City-approved Draft
HEU), and approach will not change once the City issues Authorization to
Proceed.
• The SEIR will address the Project’s potential environmental impacts at a
programmatic level.
• For each deliverable, Kimley-Horn will:
o Respond to one reconciled set of City comments- additional City
review cycles are excluded,
o Provide a “redline copy” that reflects the proposed edits and responds
to the City’s comments, and
o Provide a “final screencheck” copy for City approval prior to
finalizing/reproduction.
• City comments will not raise new substantive issues requiring re-analysis.
TASK 6 .1: PROJECT SCOPING
Task 6.1.1: Project Kick-Off
This Task includes a Kick-Off Meeting with the City and Applicant to discuss the
HEU, proposed amendments, etc., and the “CEQA Project” in greater detail. The
meeting’s primary objectives will be to confirm the City’s expectations and Project
goals and develop/refine the Project Description. The analysis parameters, baseline
conditions, construction details, buildout conditions, scheduling, and overall
communications protocol will also be established. Prior to the meeting, Kimley-Horn
will distribute a Kick-Off Meeting Agenda and Data Needs TM.
Task 6.1.2: Research and Survey
Readily available reference data, including planning and policy documentation from
the City, County, state and federal agencies, and other agencies that may be
affected by the Project will be collected and reviewed. Data obtained through this
Task will be foundational to the environmental documentation and incorporated into
the analysis, as appropriate.
Task 6 .1 Deliverables:1
• Kick-Off Meeting Agenda; Kick-Off Meeting Notes and Action Items; and Data
Needs TM
1 All deliverables will be submitted to the City in electronic format (MS Word and PDF), in addition to specified copies.
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TASK 6 .2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Building on the CEQA Project information obtained at the Project Kick-Off Meeting
and the Draft SP, Kimley-Horn will prepare a Draft Project Description for City review
and approval. The Project Description will detail the Project’s location, environmental
setting, background and history, characteristics, discretionary actions,
goals/objectives, construction schedule/phasing, agreements, and required permits
and approvals. Kimley-Horn will prepare exhibits to depict the regional vicinity,
candidate housing sites, and key Project components to support the environmental
analyses.
Task 6 .2 Deliverables:
• Draft Project Description; and Final Project Description
TASK 6 .3: SENATE BILL 18 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 52 NATIVE AMERICAN
COMMUNICATIONS AND SACRED LANDS FILE SEARCH
Kimley-Horn will provide Senate Bill (SB18) and Assembly Bill (AB52) Native
American communications assistance, as directed by the City. Kimley-Horn will
contact the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) to request a Sacred
Lands File (SLF) Search and an SB18 list of Native American tribes and individuals
to contact. Using the NAHC’s SB18 list, Kimley-Horn will draft SB18 letters for City
distribution. The letters’ objective will be to contact the identified entities to discern
whether a tribe or individual has knowledge of cultural resources within the Project
boundaries. Using the City’s California Native American tribal contacts list, Kimley-
Horn will draft AB52 letters for City distribution. A request for consultation would
require the City to enter a consultation process. Noticing results will be incorporated
into the SEIR.
Task 6 .3 Deliverables:
• SB18 Letters; and AB52 Letters
TASK 6 .4: INITIAL STUDY/NOTICE OF PREPARATION (IS/NOP)
Task 6.4.1: Screencheck IS/NOP
Kimley-Horn will prepare an IS in accordance with Public Resources Code
§§21080(c)-(e) and State CEQA Guidelines §§15060-15065. The IS will be
patterned after State CEQA Guidelines Appendix G and will describe the Project’s
location, environmental setting/baseline conditions, and characteristics. The IS’ main
body will consist of an environmental checklist and the supporting environmental
analyses. Kimley-Horn will explain all responses and “No Impact” responses will be
supported by cited information sources. The responses will consider the whole
action involved with the Project: on- and off-site, Project- and cumulative-level, direct
and indirect, and short-term construction and long-term operational. The explanation
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of each issue will also identify the significance criteria or threshold used to evaluate
each question. Upon IS completion, a conference call will be scheduled to
communicate to the City/Applicant preliminary environmental review findings and
critical path items/issues. In consultation with and as directed by the City, Kimley-
Horn will proceed with finalizing the IS, initiating the CEQA compliance
documentation through the NOP, and preparing an SEIR.
Task 6.4.2: IS/NOP Completion
Kimley-Horn will respond to one reconciled set of City comments on the
screencheck IS/NOP. Kimley-Horn will provide the City with a redline copy that
reflects the proposed edits and responds to the City’s comments, and a final
screencheck for approval prior to finalizing/reproduction.
Task 6 .4 Deliverables:
• 5 copies screencheck IS/NOP;
• 3 copies final screencheck IS/NOP;
• 3 bound public review IS/NOP;
• 1 unbound reproducible public review IS/NOP;
• 15 hard copies State Clearinghouse (SCH) Summary Form for Electronic
Document Submittal; and
• 40 flash drive public review IS/NOP (15 to SCH + 5 to City + 20 Distribution
List)
TASK 6 .5: SCOPING MEETING
A Public Scoping Meeting will be scheduled during the NOP public review period to
orient the community on CEQA’s intent and review processes, and the
environmental issues to be addressed in the SEIR. The Public Scoping Meeting will
also enable the community to understand the project and comment on
environmental concerns. Kimley-Horn will provide graphics to supplement the
discussion, as appropriate. Comment forms will be provided for this purpose, and
the written comments, along with oral comments, will become a part of the project
record.
Task 6 .5 Deliverables:
• Graphics; Comment Forms; Powerpoint Presentation
T ASK 6 .6: CEQA NOTICES
Kimley-Horn will prepare and distribute the SEIR CEQA Notices outlined below. The
Notices will be distributed via certified mail to the SCH and all responsible, trustee,
and interested agencies, community groups, and individuals, and filed with the
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County Clerk. Distribution will be based upon a City-provided Distribution List. This
Scope excludes radius mailing, newspaper notices, and payment of CDFW fees.
• Notice of Preparation (NOP),
• Notice of Completion (NOC),
• Notice of Availability (NOA), and
• Notice of Determination (NOD).
Task 6 .6 Deliverables:
• Each: Draft and Final Notice (NOP, NOC, NOA, NOD)
TASK 6 .7: PUBLIC REVIEW D RAFT SEIR
Following a determination that the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the
environment, and during the IS/NOP public review period, Kimley-Horn will initiate
preparation of a SEIR.
Task 6.7.1: Screencheck Public Review Draft SEIR
Kimley-Horn will prepare the Draft SEIR, which will consist of the following sections:
a. Executive Summary
b. Introduction and Purpose
c. Project Description
d. Basis for Cumulative Analysis: This Task assumes a maximum of 16 hours
for consultation with other jurisdictions, including preparation of letters and
cumulative projects list.
e. Environmental Analysis: Building on the IS' findings, Kimley-Horn will conduct
an analysis to evaluate the Project's potentially significant effects on the
environment. The environmental analysis will be based upon readily available
data, the Technical Studies identified above, and results from additional
research. The significance criteria/thresholds used to evaluate each issue will
be identified and patterned after recently amended State CEQA Guidelines
Appendix G. The environmental analysis will consider all project phases,
including planning, acquisition, development, and operation. The analysis will
consider the whole action involved with the proposed project: on- and off-site,
project- and cumulative-level, direct and indirect, and short-term construction
and long-term operational. Explanations will be provided for all thresholds
including "No Impact" responses, which will be supported by cited information
sources. The environmental analysis will identify and focus on the project's
significant environmental effects, as well as environmental issues raised
during the scoping process (NOP responses, Public Scoping Meeting, and
other relevant and valid informative sources). For each significant adverse
impact, the environmental analysis will also identify feasible mitigation
measures, which could avoid or reduce the impact. Preliminarily, the project's
key environmental considerations are:
• Aesthetics
• Air Quality
• Biological Resources
• Cultural Resources
• Energy
• Geology, Soils, Paleo. Resources
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• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Hazards and Hazardous
Materials
• Hydrology and Water Quality
• Land Use and Planning
• Noise
• Population, Housing,
Employment
• Public Services
• Recreation
• Transportation (VMT no LOS
analysis)
• Tribal Cultural Resources
• Utilities and Service Systems
The IS findings will be used to verify the environmental issues with potentially
significant effects.
f. Other CEQA Considerations
g. Alternatives to the Proposed Action: Kimley-Horn will provide an analysis of a
“reasonable range” of alternatives, comparing each alternative’s impacts in
each environmental issue to the project. Preliminarily, the range of
Alternatives will consist of the No Project/No Development Alternative and
two other Alternatives to be developed through the environmental analysis
process in consultation with the City. For each alternative, Kimley-Horn will
qualitatively analyze the environmental issues outlined above.
h. Effects Found Not to be Significant
i. Organizations and Persons Consulted
Task 6.7.2: SEIR Graphics
Kimley-Horn will prepare approximately 20 exhibits to enhance the written text and
clarify the proposed project environmental impacts. Our in-house graphic design
team will create black and white or full-color exhibits, as well as covers and dividers
for the SEIR and Technical Appendices. This task assumes the City’s Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) Division will assist with map/exhibit production to depict
candidate housing sites baseline conditions and resource presence/absence. This
City-provided data will serve as basis for impact analyses.
Task 6.7.3: Public Review Draft SEIR Completion
Kimley-Horn will respond to one reconciled set of City comments on the
screencheck Draft SEIR. Kimley-Horn will prepare a final screencheck of the Draft
SEIR and submit to the City (along with a redline copy of the screencheck Draft
SEIR) for approval prior to public release. This Task assumes that the Project
Description will not change, and the comments will not raise new substantive issues
requiring re-analysis.
Tasks 6 .7 Deliverables:
• 5 copies screencheck Draft SEIR;
• 3 copies final screencheck Draft SEIR;
• 3 bound public review Draft SEIR;
• 1 unbound reproducible public review Draft SEIR;
• 15 hard copies SCH Summary Form for Electronic Document Submittal;
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• 40 flash drives Public Review Draft SEIR & Technical Appendices (15 to SCH
+ 5 to City + 20 Distribution List)
TASK 6 .8: FINAL SEIR
Kimley-Horn will initiate preparation of the Final SEIR during the public review period.
Task 6.8.1: Screencheck Final SEIR
Kimley-Horn will prepare the Final SEIR, which will consist of the following sections:
a. Introduction
b. List of Commenting Persons, Organizations, and Public Agencies
c. Comment Letters
d. Responses to Comments: Kimley-Horn will respond to written comments
received during the public review period and additional comments raised
during public hearings concerning significant environmental issues. It is noted
that the extent of public/agency comments that will result from the public
review process is presently unknown. Kimley-Horn has budgeted
conservatively, assuming a maximum of 80 hours for completion of the
screencheck Responses to Comments. Should the level of comments and
responses exceed the assumed effort, services will be provided on a T&M
basis.
e. Errata to the Draft SEIR, if required.
Task 6.8.2: Final SEIR Completion
Kimley-Horn will respond to one reconciled set of City comments on the
screencheck Final SEIR. Kimley-Horn will prepare a final screencheck of the Final
SEIR and submit to the City (along with a redline copy of the screencheck Final
SEIR) for approval prior to finalizing.
Tasks 6 .8 Deliverables:
• 5 copies screencheck Final SEIR;
• 3 copies final screencheck Final SEIR;
• 3 bound public review Final SEIR;
• 1 unbound reproducible public review Final SEIR;
• 5 flash drives Public Review Final SEIR
TASK 6 .9: MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Kimley-Horn will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to
be defined through coordinating with the City to identify appropriate monitoring
steps/procedures, to provide a basis for monitoring such measures during and upon
project implementation. The MMRP Checklist will serve as the foundation of the
proposed project’s MMRP. The Checklist indicates the mitigation measure number,
mitigation measure, monitoring milestone, method of verification (documentation,
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field checks, etc.), and a verification section for the initials of the verifying individual,
date of verification, and pertinent remarks.
Task 6 .9 Deliverables:
• Draft MMRP; and Final MMRP
TASK 6 .10: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MEETINGS/HEARINGS
Task 6.10.1: Project Management
Ms. Rita Garcia will be responsible for CEQA Project Management, including overall
Environmental Team management and coordination, and ongoing consultation with
the City. Ms. Garcia will undertake consultation and coordination of the Project and
review the SEIR for CEQA compliance. Ms. Garcia will coordinate with all technical
and support staff, toward completion of the SEIR.
Task 6.10.2: Meetings and Hearings
Ms. Garcia and one additional staff will attend the meetings/hearings and conference
calls and represent the Team, as appropriate. This Task assumes a maximum of 62
hours for meetings/calls, including preparation, attendance, and follow-up, as
appropriate. Should the City determine that additional time beyond the assumed is
required, services will be provided on a T&M basis.
Assumed Meetings/Hearings:
• 5 Staff Meetings (incl. Kick-Off
Mtg.)
• 1 Scoping Meeting
• 2 PC Public Hearings
• 1 CC Public Hearing
Task 6 .10 Deliverables:
• Agenda (per meeting, as appropriate); Minutes and Action Items (per meeting, as appropriate)
Task 7: Public Hearings
The Kimley-Horn team will prepare for and attend up to three (3) total Public Hearings. These
meetings include two (2) Planning Commission and one (1) City Council Public Hearing. Kimley Horn
will prepare a PowerPoint presentation and be prepared to answer questions.
Task 6 Deliverables
• One electronic copy (in native file format and PDF format) of the PowerPoint presentation
• Attendance by up to two (2) Kimley-Horn staff members
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Task 8: General Plan Consistency Amendments and Zoning Code Amendments (OPTIONAL)
As an optional task, Kimley-Horn team will prepare amendments to the City’s Land Use Element and
Zoning Code to provide internal consistency with the General Plan. While the Specific depth and
breadth of these changes are not known at this time, a general budget has been reserved to
accommodate this task.
Kimley Horn understands that the specific details of these changes will be known after the
development of the Draft sites analysis and policy program. Therefore, the specific scope and effort
for this task will be further defined subsequent to the completion of these tasks. A lump sum fee is
included in the Fee Schedule to accommodate the estimated effort.
Task 6 Deliverables
• General Plan Land Use Amendment Text and Maps
• Zoning Code Amendment Text and Associated Tables, Graphics, etc.
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Proposed Draft Project Schedule
TASK August Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
TASK 1: PROJECT KICKOFF
1.1 Project Kick-off Meeting
1.2 Project Schedule
1.2 Project Coordination
TASK 2: PROJECT TEAM COORDINATION
2.1 PM and Coordination
TASK 3: REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
3.1 Document Review
3.2 Evalutate Current Housing Element
3.3 Housing Needs, Constraints, Resources and Profile
3.4 Housing Legislation
3.5 Develop Housing Plan
TASK 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
4.1 Community Outreach Plan
4.2 Community Workshop #1
4.3 Community Workshop #2
4.5 Planning Commission Study Session
4.6 City Council Study Session
4.7 RHNA AdHoc Committee
TASK 5: DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT
5.1 Screencheck Draft
5.2 Pre HCD Public Review Draft
5.3 HCD Submittal Draft
5.4 Response to HCD Comments
5.5 Public Review Draft
5.6 Final Draft Housing Element
5.7 Final Transmittal to and Correspondence with HCD
6.0 CEQA Compliance
7.0 Public Hearings
8.0 GP Consistency Amendmetns
9.0 Fiscal Analysis
Note: Draft Schedule is for discussion purposes only and will be revised upon project commencement.
TASK 8: GENERAL PLAN/ZONING AMENDMENTS
TASK 9: FISCAL ANALYSIS
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE - DRAFT ESTIMATED SCHEDULE
TASK 6: CEQA COMPLIANCE
TASK 7: PUBLIC HEARINGS
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D. STAFFING
We offer a highly skilled, experienced, and responsive team of professionals that have a proven
record of successfully working municipalities on Housing Element requirements and policies, and the
preparation of Housing Element Updates. Our team is led by project manager Dave Barquist, AICP,
and is supported by a highly integrated team that offers a depth of Housing Element knowledge and
demonstrated leadership in helping local agencies meet Housing Element requirements. We have
included resumes for our key team members on the following pages.
DAVE BARQUIST, AICP
Project Manager, Principal-in-Charge, Planning/Policy, Outreach
Dave has over 25 years of public and private sector planning experience,
including extensive policy and program analysis for local and regional Housing
Elements that encompasses constraints and resources analysis, housing needs
assessments, conditions surveys, and housing affordability studies. His
experience includes direct involvement in the management and preparation of
more than 50 Housing Element Updates in all RHNA planning periods since the
1990s.
Sample of Recent Relevant Experience
Encinitas 6th Cycle Housing Element, Encinitas, CA – Project Manager
Del Mar 6th Cycle Housing Element, Del Mar CA – Project Manager
Solana Beach 6th Cycle Housing Element, Solana Beach, CA – Principal in
Charge
Coronado 6th Cycle Housing Element, Coronado, CA – Project Manager
Professional
Credentials
• Bachelor of Science,
Urban and Regional
Planning, California
State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
• American Institute of
Certified Planners
(AICP) #013476
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County of Orange 6th Cycle Housing Element, Orange County, CA – Project
Manager
City of Fountain Valley Housing Element, Fountain Valley, CA – Project
Manager
City of Anaheim Housing Element, Anaheim, CA – Project Manager
City of Orange Housing Element, Orange, CA – Project Manager
City of Placentia Housing Element, Placentia, CA – Project Manager
NICK CHEN, AICP
GIS/Graphics, Planning/Policy, Outreach
Nick is a community planner and urban designer with over 8 years of public and
private sector planning experience engaging communities as a part of a wide
range of planning efforts, from housing policy and entitlement to visioning and
long-term strategic planning. His work includes housing element policy, urban
design, community visioning, economic development plans, and community
outreach. He has completed formal training in community outreach and
facilitation with the International Association of Public Participation.
Sample of Recent Relevant Experience
City of Chino 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Chino, CA – Project
Manager
City of Encinitas 2014-2021 Housing Element Update, Encinitas, CA –
Assistant Project Manager
City of Rialto 2014-2021 Housing Element Update, Rialto, CA – Assistant
Project Manager
City of Encinitas 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Encinitas, CA –
Assistant Project Manager
City of Solana Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Solana Beach, CA
– Assistant Project Manager
RITA GARCIA
Project Manager/Environmental Analysis
With more than 30 years of experience, Rita has provided environmental and
planning services to a broad range of public and private sector clients. She
specializes in managing and contributing to CEQA/NEPA documents and
regulatory permitting for a broad range of policy-level, multi-component
projects, including Housing Elements, General Plans, and Specific Plans. She
has been involved with varied policy documents involving new development
and redevelopment, and facility and infrastructure components in sensitive
environments, with substantial public involvement and controversy.
Professional
Credentials
• Master of Urban and
Regional Planning,
University of
California, Irvine
• Bachelor of Science,
Landscape
Architecture,
California State
Polytechnic
University, Pomona
• American Institute of
Professional
Credentials
• Bachelor of
Science, Urban and
Regional Planning,
California State
Polytechnic
University, Pomona
• National
A i ti f
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Sample of Recent Relevant Experience
Encinitas 2013-2021 Housing Element Supplemental PEIR, Encinitas, CA –
Environmental Manager
City of Riverside 2014-2021 Housing Element Addendum EIR, Riverside, CA –
Project Manager
Murrieta General Plan 2035 Program EIR, Murrieta, CA – Senior Analyst
City of Riverside 2014-2021 Housing Element Update Implementation Plan
EIR, Riverside, CA – Project Manager
Buena Park General Plan 2035 Program EIR, Buena Park, CA – Senior Analyst
MOLLY MENDOZA
Planning/Policy, Outreach
Molly is a planner with experience in planning, development, and design. Molly
also specializes in community engagement. She has experience analyzing
community outreach results, participating in outreach events, and engaging
local stakeholder in project planning. Before coming to Kimley-Horn, Molly
worked as a planning intern with the City of Anaheim and as a policy analyst
with Housing Long Beach.
Sample of Recent Relevant Experience
Rialto Housing Element Update, Rialto, CA – Planning Analyst
Rancho Los Amigos South Campus Specific Plan, Downey, CA – Planning
Analyst
County of Orange 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Orange County, CA –
Planning Analyst
City of Orange 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Orange, CA – Planning
Analyst
Del Mar 2021-2029Housing Element Update, Del Mar, CA – Planning Analyst
Encinitas 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Encinitas, CA – Planning
Analyst
Housing Element Update, Solana Beach, CA – Planning Analyst
MATT HORTON, AICP
GIS/Graphics
Matt is a planner with more than eight years of experience in land use planning,
mobility planning, and GIS analysis. Matt specializes in the development of
community plans that thoughtfully consider the interrelationship between
mobility and land use. His time at Kimley-Horn has been focused on improving
public policy decision making through spatial analytics, scenario planning, and
geographic information systems.
Sample of Recent Relevant Experience
Professional
Credentials
• Master of Urban
and Regional
Planning, University
of California, Irvine
• Bachelor of Arts,
History, California
State University,
Professional
Credentials
• Master of Urban
and Regional
Planning, University
of Minnesota
• Bachelor of Arts
(Geography and
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Housing Element Update, Encinitas, CA – Project Planner
Housing Element Update, Solana Beach, CA – Project Planner
Red Hill Corridor Specific Plan and EIR, Tustin, CA – GIS Specialist
On-Call Civil and Traffic Engineering, Carlsbad, CA – Project Planner
Parking Management Plan, Village and Barrio, Carlsbad, CA – Project Planner
Trolley Program Feasibility Study, Carlsbad, CA – Project Manager
Balboa Avenue Transit Station Specific Plan, San Diego, CA – Project Planner
Corridor Planning II Process Zoning Code and Map Update for the General
Plan 2030 Update, Santa Cruz, CA – Analyst
E. QUALIFICATIONS
Kimley-Horn is a full-service planning, environmental, and engineering consulting firm providing
services to public and private clients nationwide. We offer the City of Huntington Beach a staff of
experienced planners, public policy specialists, and environmental analysts working within a
collaborative environment that includes a multidisciplinary team of more than 500 planning and
design professionals in 11 offices throughout California, including our offices in Orange, San Diego,
Los Angeles, and Riverside.
Our Housing Element team is based out of our local office in Orange and includes a team of policy
and environmental planners with years of experience successfully interpreting and implementing
State housing legislation to achieve HCD certification for jurisdictions across California. The team
assigned to the City includes housing element and planning specialists that work daily with public
sector clients, providing hands-on, turnkey services to cities, counties, and other state and local
agencies throughout California.
Our team has worked on numerous housing elements in the local area and statewide. Our experience
includes working with several jurisdictions to gain mid-cycle certification. These jurisdictions were
some of the first to incorporate the requirements of 2017-2019 State housing legislation in order to
achieve HCD certification. Kimley-Horn is currently working with several SANDAG and SCAG
jurisdictions on 6th Cycle Updates. Our team works diligently to stay up to date on current legislation
and works directly with jurisdictions and HCD on the appropriate implementation of new legislation
regarding Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH), AB 1397 candidate sites analysis, AB 686
compliance and other applicable statutory requirements. Our team will use our years of experience
and understanding of the Housing Element process to provide a turnkey experience for the City.
With this experience, we have developed a deep understanding of the Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) certification process and utilize our longstanding relationship with
HCD to our clients’ advantage. We are proud to be able to say that every Housing Element we’ve
worked on has achieved certification by HCD!
Recent Housing Element Experience
The following are a sample of additional Housing Element Update projects completed by members of
our team.
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References
The Kimley-Horn team is proud of its successful track record of Housing Element updates for both the
4th cycle and 5th cycle RHNA planning periods. Below is a sample of the Housing Elements our key
staff has completed.
City of Encinitas Housing Element (5th Cycle and 6 th Cycle), Encinitas, CA
Housing Element Cycle/Year Certified Housing Element Cycle/Year Certified
Anaheim Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2009)
Indio Housing Element (4th cycle - Certified in
2009)
Anaheim Housing
Element
(5th cycle- Certified
2014)
La Mirada Housing
Element
(5th cycle - Certified in
2014)
Antioch Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2010)
Los Alamitos Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2010)
Arcadia Housing
Element
(5th cycle - Certified in
2013)
Lynwood Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2010)
Artesia Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2011)
Montclair Housing
Element
(4th and 5th cycle –
Certified in 2014)
Carmel Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2010)
Murrieta Housing
Element
(6th cycle – In
progress)
Chula Vista Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2007)
Orange Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2010)
Housing Element Cycle/Year Certified Housing Element Cycle/Year Certified
City of Chino
Housing Element
(6th Cycle – In progress) Orange Housing
Element
(5th cycle- Certified in
2014)
Del Mar Housing
Element
(6th Cycle – In progress) Orange Housing
Element
(6th Cycle – In progress)
El Monte Housing
Element
(5th cycle - Certified in
2013)
County of Orange
Housing Element
(6th Cycle – In progress)
Encinitas Housing
Element
(6th Cycle – In progress) Placentia Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2010)
Fontana Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2010)
(5th Cycle – Certified in
2017)
Fontana Housing
Element
(5th cycle- Certified in
2014)
Rialto Housing
Element
Mid-Cycle Update – In
progress
Fountain Valley
Housing Element
(5th cycle, Certified in
2014)
Salinas Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2011)
Fullerton Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2010)
Saratoga Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2010)
Gilroy Housing
Element
(Found in compliance
by HCD in 2011)
Solana Beach Housing
Element
(6th Cycle – In progress)
Hemet Housing
Element
(5th cycle - Certified in
2014)
Stanton Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2009)
Indian Wells Housing
Element
(5th cycle – Certified in
2014)
Truckee Housing
Element
(4th cycle - Certified in
2009)
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Kimley-Horn is currently assisting the City with their Housing Element Update for the RHNA 5th and
6th Cycle planning periods. Kimley-Horn worked extensively with City staff, elected official, legal
counsel, HCD and the public to develop policy solutions. Aside from completing the technical analysis
associated with updating a Housing Element, the process has included numerous outreach events,
including stakeholder meetings, community forums, open houses, and public working sessions. Each
step of the process has included components to inform and engage the community to make certain
that their feedback is incorporated into the Housing Element Update whenever feasible.
Reference: Jennifer Gates, Principal Planner, City of Encinitas, 760.633.2714, jgates@encinitas.gov
Dates: 2017 – Present
Team Members: Dave Barquist – Project Manager, Nick Chen – Assistant Project Manager, Molly
Mendoza – Planning Analyst, Rita Garcia – Environmental Manager, Brian Leung – Environmental
Analyst
City of Del Mar Housing Element (6 th Cycle), Del Mar, CA
David Barquist and Nick Chen are leading an update to the City of Del Mar’s 6th cycle Housing
Element. Our team is responsible for evaluating the status of the City’s housing programs, updating
housing affordability information, analysis of household characteristics, and review of the land
inventory available to produce new housing in this community.
The Housing Element scope also includes evaluation for constraints on the production of housing in
the community, and an update of proposed housing programs. The project also includes conducting
community outreach, both in person and virtual, and assistance with the facilitation of a Housing
Element Task Force.
Reference: Shaun McMahon, Project Planner, City of Del Mar, 858.755.9313,
smcmahon@delmar.ca.us
Dates: 2019 – Present
Team Members: Dave Barquist – Project Manager, Nick Chen – Assistant Project Manager, Molly
Mendoza – Planning Analyst
City of Rialto Housing Element (5th Cycle), Rialto, CA
Kimley-Horn assisted the City of Rialto with the 2014-2021 Housing Element update. The City missed
the statutory deadline to complete their 5th cycle Housing Element and completed the Housing
Element to meet requirements of AB 1233. Kimley-Horn assisted the City with an updated land
inventory analysis to accommodate both the 4th cycle and 5th cycle RHNA needs of the City. The
update includes revisions to the City’s housing profile, updated governmental and non-governmental
constraints to the development of housing, a progress report on the performance of the existing
Housing Element, and a revised Housing Plan.
Reference: Karen Peterson, Senior Planner, City of Rialto, 909.820.2505, kpeterson@rialtoca.gov
Dates: 2016 – 2020
Team Members: Dave Barquist – Project Manager, Nick Chen – Assistant Project Manager, Molly
Mendoza – Planning Analyst
City of C hino Housing Element (6 th Cycle), Chino, CA
Kimley-Horn is assisting the City of Chino with the 6th Cycle Housing Element update. They will be
considering considerable growth due to draft RHNA allocations and must deal with limitation imposed
by local growth control legislation. The Kimley Horn team is developing a unique outreach program in
consideration with COVID-19 and will be engaging an AdHoc Housing Committee through the
planning process.
Reference: Warren Morelion, City Planner, City of Chino 909.334.3332, wmorelion@cityofchino.org
Dates: 2020
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Team Members: Dave Barquist – Project Manager, Nick Chen – Assistant Project Manager, Molly
Mendoza – Planning Analyst
City of Solana Beach Housing Element (6 th Cycle), Solana Beach, CA
Kimley-Horn is assisting the City of Solana Beach with the 6th Cycle Housing Element update. They
will be considering developing policies and programs for a built-out coastal community with almost no
vacant land and must deal with limiting land use policies. The Kimley Horn team has developed a
comprehensive analysis of sites in consideration of a substantial growth in 6th Cycle RHNA
calculations.
Reference: Joseph Lim, Director, City of Solana Beach 858.720.2434, jlim@cosb.org
Dates: 2020
Team Members: Dave Barquist – Principal, Nick Chen –Project Manager, Molly Mendoza – Planning
Analyst
F. FEE PROPOSAL
TASK
Principal Senior
Planner
Associate
Planner
Assistant
Planner /
Graphics
Admin /
Support
$275 $168 $130 $110 $110
1.1 Project Kick-off Meeting 4 6 8 $3,148
1.2 Project Schedule 2 4 $1,222
TASK 2: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 60 48 30 20 $30,664
TASK 3: ANALYZE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
3.1 Document Review 1 4 12 $2,507
3.3 Evalutate Current Housing Element 4 10 16 $4,860
3.3 Housing Needs, Constraints, Resources, Population and Housing Profile 30 80 180 16 $46,850
3.4 Housing Legislation Matrix 4 6 40 12 $8,628
3.5 Develop Housing Plan 12 40 32 $14,180
TASK 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
4.1 Community Outreach Plan 2 4 18 $3,562
4.2 Community Workshop #1 8 16 20 3 $7,818
4.3 Community Workshop #2 8 16 20 3 $7,818
4.5 Planning Commission Study Sessions (up to 3)24 36 48 $18,888
4.6 City Council Study Session (1)8 18 16 $7,304
TASK FOUR: DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT
5.1 Screencheck Draft 8 30 40 10 $13,540
5.2 Pre HCD Public Review Draft 4 16 32 8 $8,828
5.3 HCD Submittal Draft 4 10 28 8 $7,300
5.4 Response to Comments 4 18 32 3 $8,614
5.5 Public Review Draft 4 16 32 $7,948
5.6 Final Draft Housing Element 4 15 32 2 $8,000
5.7 Final Transmittal to and Correspondence with HCD 2 4 6 $2,002
TASK 5: CEQA COMPLIANCE 400 60 1000 100 60 $267,680
TASK 6: PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 Hearings Assumed)24 42 16 $15,736
TASK 7: FINAL HOUSING ELEMENT CERTIFICATION 2 6 8 6 $3,258
Expenses (travel, copies, etc.). Reproduction estimated $5,000
SUBTOTAL 623 505 1666 134 117 $505,355
Recommended Contingency (15%)$75,803
TOTAL COST $581,158
OPTIONAL TASKS
Task 8: General Plan Amendments and Zoning Code Revisions $75,000
Task 4.4 Online Community Survey $12,000 63 su
Note: Kimley-Horn reserves the right to reallocate staffing resources amongst tasks if necessary, not to exceed total approved fees.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE - ESTIMATED FEES (rev.081220)
TASK 1: PROJECT KICKOFF
Total
Cost
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APPENDIX: FORMS AND REQUIRED INFORMATION
Legislation and City Considerations
Requested Modifications to Terms and Conditions
Legislation and City Considerations
2018
LEGISLATION CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CONSIDERATIONS
FUNDING MEASURES
SB 2 - Projected to generate hundreds of millions of
dollars annually for affordable housing, supportive
housing, emergency shelters, transitional housing and
other housing needs via a $75 to $225 recording fee on
specified real estate documents.
The city is eligible for a variety of funding
opportunities to help achieve the goals and
policies stated in the Housing Element. Careful
consideration to the way in which policy is
articulated will help to increase the likelihood of
future funding acquisition.
SB 3 - Placed a $4 billion general obligation bond on the
November 2018 ballot to fund affordable housing
programs and the veteran’s homeownership program
(CalVet).
Similar to SB 2, The city is eligible for a variety
of funding opportunities to help achieve the
goals and policies stated in the Housing
Element.
STREAMLINING MEASURES
SB 35 - Streamlines multifamily housing project approvals,
at the request of a developer, in a city that fails to issue
building permits for its share of the regional housing need
by income category. In a SB 35 city, approval of a
qualifying housing development on qualifying site is a
ministerial act, without CEQA review or public hearings.
This new law allows developers to request
streamlining provided certain criteria are met.
This means the City of Huntington Beach will
need to evaluate the entitlement procedures to
permit and track the adherence to the new law.
SB 540 - Streamlines the housing approval process by
allowing jurisdictions to establish Workforce Housing
Opportunity Zones (WHOZs), which focus on workforce
and affordable housing in areas close to jobs and transit
and conform to California’s greenhouse gas reduction
laws. SB 540’s objective is to set the stage for approval of
housing developments by conducting all of the necessary
planning, environmental review and public input on the
front end through the adoption of a detailed Specific Plan.
SB 540 provides the development community with
certainty that for a five-year period, development
consistent with the plan will be approved without further
CEQA review or discretionary decision-making.
SB 540 authorizes a state grant or loan for a
local government to do planning and
environmental reviews to cover a
neighborhood.
Developers in the designated community also
will have to reserve a certain percentage of
homes for low- and middle-income residents
and the city’s approvals there would be
approved without delay.
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AB 73 – Similar to SB 540 the Bill streamlines the housing
approval process by allowing jurisdictions to create a
housing sustainability district to complete upfront zoning
and environmental review in order to receive incentive
payments for development projects that are consistent
with the ordinance.
Under AB 73, Huntington Beach would receive
money when it designates a community for
more housing and then additional dollars once it
starts issuing permits for new homes. In these
neighborhoods, at least 20% of the housing must
be reserved for low- or middle-income residents,
and projects will have to be granted permits
without delay if they meet zoning standards.
ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES
SB 167 / AB 678 / AB 1515 – These three measures were
amended late in the 2017 legislative session to
incorporate nearly all the same changes to the Housing
Accountability Act (HAA). The HAA significantly limits the
ability of a jurisdiction to deny an affordable or market-
rate housing project that is consistent with existing
planning and zoning requirements
Considerations for zoning requirements in the
entitlement process will have to comply with
these new laws. Findings for projects may
have to be modified, modifications to land use
definitions will have to be considered.
OTHER MEASURES
AB 1505 - Allows a jurisdiction to adopt an ordinance that
requires a housing development to include a certain
percentage of residential rental units affordable to and
occupied by households with incomes that do not exceed
limits for households with extremely low, very low, low or
moderate income.
Such an ordinance must provide alternative means of
compliance such as in-lieu fees, off-site construction, etc.
Essentially addressing rental unit inclusionary, the
AB 1505 law provides a “solution” to the Palmer
Decision. If the city choses any type of rental
inclusionary policy, this will have to be
considered.
AB 879 - Expands upon existing law that requires, by April
1 of each year, general law cities to send an annual report
to their respective city councils, the state Office of
Planning and Research (OPR) and HCD that includes
information related to the implementation of the General
Plan, including RHNA.
As a general law city, this law will require annual
updates to the City Council and submission of
yearly reports on General Plan implementation.
AB 1397 - Makes numerous changes to how a
jurisdiction establishes its housing element site
inventory
This is one of the most profound changes to
adequate sites analysis and will require a much
more in-depth review of sites and the suitability
of those sites. This new law provides very specific
justification of sites that area deemed suitable
and will much more time and effort then the city
has experienced in the past.
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AB 72 - Provides HCD new broad authority to find a
jurisdiction’s housing element out of substantial
compliance if it determines that the jurisdiction fails to act
in compliance with its housing element and allows HCD to
refer violations of law to the attorney general.
The is a compliance issue. As part of the
Housing Element, the City will have to ensure
the goals, policies and objectives
implementation are a direct consideration
with adopting the Housing Element.
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As of January 1, 2019, additional new laws have gone into effect in California. These newest statutory
requirements amend and clarify existing adopted law and make additional efforts to increase housing
production.
2019 Legislation and City Considerations
LEGISLATION CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CONSIDERATIONS
AB 2753 - Seeks to expedite the processing of density
bonus applications pursuant to the State Density
Bonus Law. The State Density Bonus Law, originally
enacted in 1979, requires an agency to grant a density
bonus and/or a certain number of concessions or
incentives to developers who agree to construct
developments that provide affordable housing and
meet certain criteria. This year's amendments now
require local governments to provide determinations
to developers regarding the amount of density bonus
for which a development is eligible, all reductions in
parking requirements for which the applicant is
eligible and whether the applicant has provided
adequate information for the local government to
make a determination regarding any requested
incentives, concessions, waivers or reductions in
required parking. The law further requires such
determinations to be based on the development
project at the time the application is deemed
complete and provides that the local government shall
adjust the amount of density bonus and required
parking based on any changes during the course of the
development processing.
This will influence the procedural aspects of
identifying density bonus at the time of completeness
of any application that certain entitlements are clearly
articulated and approved.
Policies and procedures will have to modified to
accommodate this new law.
AB 2372 - Authorizes cities or counties to grant a
developer of an eligible housing development under
the State Density Bonus Law a floor area ratio bonus in
lieu of a bonus based on dwelling units per acre. The
floor area bonus is calculated based on a formula
prescribed in the new statute (i.e., allowable
residential base density x (site area in square feet /
43,500) x 2,250). An eligible housing development
under the law is a multifamily housing development
that provides at least 20 percent affordable units, is
located within a transit priority area or a half-mile
from a major transit stop, meets requirements for the
replacement of existing units and complies with height
requirements applicable to the underlying zone. The
law also prohibits cities and counties from imposing
parking requirements in excess of specified ratios and
allows an applicant for an eligible development to
calculate impact fees based on square feet and not per
unit.
Future use and analysis of sites related to mobility and
transportation improvements will result from the
application this law.
Additionally, amendments to the City’s fee ordinance
may be required to ensure the fee calculation
complies with statute.
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LEGISLATION CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CONSIDERATIONS
SB 1227 - Extends the State Density Bonus Law to
apply to student housing. It allows student housing
projects where at least 20 percent of the units are
affordable for lower income students to receive a 35
percent density bonus. The law also provides that the
development must provide priority to students
experiencing homelessness. The density bonus under
the law will be calculated based on the number of
beds instead of units.
This may be applicable to student housing
associated with Goldenwest College.
AB 2797 - Requires the State Density Bonus Law to be
harmonized with the California Coastal Act so that
both statutes can be given effect within the coastal
zone to increase affordable housing in the coastal
zone while protecting coastal resources and access.
This law applies to Huntington Beach as they have
land within the Coastal Zone.
AB 3194 - Makes three important revisions to
strengthen the Housing Accountability Act (HAA). The
HAA strictly limits local governments' authority to
reject or restrict housing development projects that
comply with applicable objective general plan, zoning
and subdivision standards. The Legislature's reforms
to the HAA in 2017 were one of the most significant
elements of the 2017 housing package. This year, as
revised by AB 3194, if the zoning for a project site is
inconsistent with the general plan, a proposed housing
development project cannot be considered
"inconsistent" with a jurisdiction's zoning standards
and cannot be required to seek a rezoning, as long as
the project complies with the jurisdiction's objective
general plan standards. Second, local agencies must
now apply zoning standards and criteria to facilitate
and accommodate development at the density
allowed on the site by the general plan. Third, the
Legislature declared its intent that a "specific, adverse
impact on the public health and safety" – the only
permissible basis on which a local government can
reject or reduce the size of a project that complies
with objective standards—will "arise infrequently."
This law may require the city to evaluate consistency
with General Plan land use designations and the city
zoning classifications. If the City of Huntington Beach
finds that additional land must be rezoned, it must
also be accompanied by amendments to the General
Plan land use.
SB 765 - Makes a series of "cleanup" revisions to SB
35, the major streamlining law enacted in 2017, which
requires localities to grant a streamlined ministerial
approval to housing projects that meet the locality's
objective standards, commit to provide prevailing
wage labor and provide a specified amount of
affordable housing, among other criteria.
Among the most helpful of this year's amendments is
the Legislature's explicit statement that the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to
the agency's determination of whether an application
for a development is subject to the streamlined
ministerial approval process – eliminating one
argument housing opponents have used to try to
avoid the effect of SB 35.
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LEGISLATION CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CONSIDERATIONS
AB 2263 - Authorizes parking reductions for a development
project in which a designated historical resource is being
converted or adapted. For projects converting or adapting
a designated historical resource to a residential use that is
located within a half-mile of a major transit stop, an
agency shall not require the project to provide parking
spaces greater than the number of parking spaces that
existed on the project site at the time the project
application was submitted. For a project converting or
adapting a designated historical resource to a
nonresidential use, a local agency shall provide a 25
percent reduction in the amount of parking spaces that
would otherwise be required.
While not germane to the Housing Element, this
may impact historic structure reuse in the city,
which could conceivable be reused and require
reduced parking, which may influence the type
and extent of conversions.
AB 2162 - Requires supportive housing to be considered a
use "by right" in zones where multifamily and mixed uses
are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting
multifamily uses, if the proposed housing development
meets specified criteria. Supportive housing is housing
linked to an onsite or offsite service that assists the
resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her
health status and ability to live and work in the
community. Qualifying criteria relates to affordability,
long-term deed restrictions, nonresidential floor use
providing supportive services and other design
requirements.
The law requires a local government to approve, within
specified periods, supportive housing developments that
comply with these requirements. The law prohibits the
local government from imposing any minimum parking
requirement for units occupied by supportive housing
residents if the development is located within a half-mile
of a public transit stop.
By-right zoning will potentially require updates
to the city’s zoning ordinance, and policies and
programs in the housing element. Because of
the by-right requirement, areas that do not
contain any or have limited supportive housing,
this type of use may become more prevalent in
the City over time.
Especially in Huntington Beach, where a variety
of multi-family, mixed use and nonresidential
zones exist.
AB 829 - Prohibits local governments from requiring a
developer of obtain a letter of acknowledgment or similar
document prior to applying for state assistance for a
housing development. The law defines state assistance as
any state funds, a state tax credit or a federal tax credit
administered by the state. The legislative analysis for the
bill explained that in at least one case in the state, city
council members have delayed projects for supportive
housing requiring financial assistance by conditioning a
project to receive official sign-off from the local elected
official in order to receive funding. This law ends that
practice for all jurisdictions.
The City of Huntington Beach will have to
consider the procedural aspect of the
entitlement process to ensure compliance
with this new law. This may require new
programs in the Housing Element to comply
with law.
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CONSIDERATIONS
SB 828 / AB 1771 - Makes several changes to the Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process to use more
data to more accurately and fairly reflect job growth and
housing needs, with an emphasis on fair housing goals.
RHNA is the process to identify the total number of
housing units and income levels that each jurisdiction
must accommodate in its housing element. The RHNA
process has been in the spotlight recently due to claims
that some cities have artificially low RHNA targets due to a
politically driven process. New amendments revise the
data that the council of governments (the entities that
determine RHNA targets) must provide to HCD as part of
the RHNA process. That data must now include new
information regarding overcrowding rates, vacancy rates
and cost- burdened housing (among other new data
points).
This law adds more opportunities for public comment and
HCD adjustments to the council of governments'
methodology for selecting RHNA targets, as well an ability
for local governments to appeal RHNA targets.
Additionally, the law prohibits a council of governments
from using prior underproduction of housing, or stable
population numbers, as justification for a determination or
reduction in a local government's share of the RHNA.
SB 828 has a few distinct requirements to
report in Housing Elements:
• Defines a “healthy” vacancy rate as
no less than 5%
• Prohibits using past production of
units or stable population growth to
justify reduced housing goals
• Identify no. of cost burdened households
Based on the analysis of the bill, it is likely this
will increase the RHNA need for Huntington
Beach, especially in low- and moderate-
income households.
AB 1771 may provide a more transparent
process for the City and ultimately the ability to
accommodate RHNA by providing more
structure to the allocation process.
Because of considerable overlap amongst these
two bills, it is likely that clean up legislation will
occur in the future.
AB 686 - Requires a public agency to administer its
programs and activities relating to housing and community
development in a manner to affirmatively further fair
housing and not take any action that is inconsistent with
this obligation. "Affirmatively furthering fair housing"
means, among other things, "taking meaningful actions ...
that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive
communities" and "address significant disparities in
housing needs and in access to opportunity." Additionally,
an assessment of fair housing practices must now be
included in upcoming housing elements.
This law requires the City of Huntington Beach to
include an assessment of Fair Housing practices
in the City and to “affirmatively further fair
housing”. With no official guidance of the
interpretation of this law and to the extent of
what an “assessment” includes, beyond what is
identified in Gov Code Section 65583 et seq. the
AFFH the City will utilize its efforts as a HUD
grantee jurisdiction to provide much of this data.
Kimley-Horn believes this law may require
additional guidance from the state to further
define how the housing element would satisfy
the provisions of this law in the Housing
Element policy program.
SB 1333 - Makes charter cities (those governed by a city
charter document rather than by general law) subject to
several planning laws that previously only applied to
general law cities. These include laws related to general
plan amendment processing, accessory dwelling unit
permitting and the preparation of housing elements.
Notably, the new law now requires a charter city's zoning
ordinances to be consistent with its adopted general plan.
As a general law, Huntington Beach will not be
affected by this law.
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AB 1919 - Recognizes that under current prohibitions
against "price gouging," landlords cannot raise rents by
more than 10 percent within 30 days of a declared
disaster, but the prohibition does not apply to rental
properties that were not on the market at the time of the
emergency. This new law expands the existing crime of
price gouging to include new rentals that were not on the
market at the time of the emergency within the types of
goods and services that are price- controlled in the
immediate aftermath of an emergency. The law also
makes other related reforms to limit rent increases and
evictions following an emergency.
While not germane to the Housing Element, this
law will still apply to the City of Huntington Beach
if events such as fire, flood, or any other type of
state declared disaster occur.
AB 2913 - Extends the duration of a building permit from
six months (180 days) to 12 months, as long as construction
has started and has not been abandoned. The law also
provides that a permit is subject to the building standards
in effect on the date of original issuance, and if the permit
does expire, the developer may obtain approval from the
local building official for one or more six-month extensions.
This law will affect how the city counts “in the
pipeline” projects for RHNA purposes and may
require procedural modifications in the City’s
current entitlement process.
SB 330 – Limits a jurisdiction’s ability to change
development standards and zoning applicable to the
project once a “preliminary application” is submitted.
Amends the Permit Streamlining Act to specify what
constitutes a “preliminary application” and states that a
jurisdiction has one chance to identify incomplete items in
an initial application, and after that may not request any
new information. Prevents jurisdictions from increasing
exactions or fees during a project’s application period, and
only allows such increases if the resolution or ordinance
establishing the fee calls for automatic increases in the fee
over time. Prohibits jurisdictions from conducting more
than 5 hearings if a proposed housing project complies
with the applicable, objective general plan and zoning
standards in effect at the time the application is deemed
complete. Prohibits a jurisdiction from enacting
development policies, standards or conditions that would
change current zoning and general plan designations of
land to “lessen the intensity of housing”; from placing a
moratorium or similar restrictions on housing
development; and from limiting or capping the number of
land use approvals or permits. Creates the Housing
Accountability Act.
This law is intended to streamline the
development process by removing potential
governmental constraints during through the
development process and providing more surety
for developers regarding fess and timeline.
AB 1763 – Creates enhanced density bonus options,
including a potential 80% increase in base density and
unlimited density bonuses for qualifying projects within a
half-mile of a major transit stop. Applies only to projects
that consist of 100% affordable housing (no more than 20%
Added density bonus options for projects within
the City that consist of 100% affordable housing.
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moderate-income, and the rest for lower-income).
AB 1485 – Clarifies that the calculation to determine if a
project qualifies for SB 35 where it consists of two-thirds
residential excludes underground space. Clarifies that the
3-year expiration for SB 35 approval in case of litigation
expires 3 years after a final judgment upholding the
approval and clarifies that the approval also remains valid
as long as vertical construction has begun and is in
progress. Clarifies that local governments must issue
subsequent permits without unreasonable delay, as long as
those subsequent permit applications substantially comply
with the approved SB 35 permit. Clarifies that a project
complies with SB 35’s qualifying criteria as long as “there is
substantial evidence that would allow a reasonable person
to conclude” that the development qualifies. Clarifies that
under existing law, SB 35 projects are entitled to protection
under the Housing Accountability Act.
Clarifies guidance around the eligibility of
projects to qualify for SB 35 and the City’s
responsibilities for review of applicable projects.
AB 1483 – Requires local agencies to make information
available on housing development fees, applicable zoning
ordinances and standards, annual fee reports and archived
nexus fee studies. Requires cities to clearly post their
impact fee schedules and nexus studies. HCD will be
required to prepare a 10-year housing data strategy that
identifies the data useful to enforce existing housing laws
and inform state housing policymaking.
New requirements for the City to develop and
publish materials relating to the development of
housing. Much of this information is publicly
available but may need to be revised to meet the
requirements of state law.
AB 101 – Effective as of July 31, 2019. Requires local
governments to provide “by right,” CEQA-exempt
approvals to certain qualifying navigation centers that
move homeless Californians into permanent housing.
Creates additional incentives for cities to comply with their
mandates to plan for enough housing under housing
element law. Creates steep penalties for cities that refuse
to comply with Housing Element law and ties financial
incentives to cities that adopt “pro-housing” policies.
This bill requires the City to allow by-right
development for qualifying developments aimed
at transitioning homeless residents into
permanent housing. Also increases the penalties
for cities not in compliance with State Housing
Element law.
AB 1560 – Broadens the definition of a “major transit stop”
to include bus rapid transit. Provides that projects located
within a ½ mile of a qualifying bus rapid transit stop may
qualify for parking reductions, CEQA infill housing,
aesthetic and parking exemptions, SB 375 streamlining for
qualifying transit priority projects and a less than
significant VMT impact presumption. Applies to local
incentives.
The City has several Transit Priority Areas as
determined by SCAG on the westside near Harbor
Boulevard and in the South Coast Metro area.
Projects within these areas may qualify under AB
1560.
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SB 744 – Streamlines the approval process for supportive
housing projects by clarifying that a decision to seek
funding through the No Place Like Home program is not a
project for the purpose of CEQA.
Development streamline approvals.
AB 68 - Allows 2 ADUs on a single lot, as well as multiple
ADUs on multifamily lots. Requires local agencies to
approve or deny an ADU project within 60 days. Restricts
local agencies’ ability to adopt certain ordinances that
would discourage ADUs.
Promotes the development of ADUs and places
restrictions on City’s ability to discourage the
development of ADUs.
AB 881 - Restricting local jurisdictions’ permitting criteria.
Clarifies that ADUs must receive streamlined approval if
constructed in existing garages. Eliminates local
jurisdictions’ ability to require owner-occupancy for 5
years.
The City must develop and apply a streamlined
approval process for ADUs and eliminates the
previous owner-occupancy requirement.
SB 13 - Sunsets on January 1, 2025. Creates a tiered fee
structure which charges ADUs more fairly based on their
size and location. Prohibits local jurisdictions from
imposing impact fees on ADUs under 750 square feet.
Prohibits conditional approval of an ADU on the applicant
being an “owner-applicant.”
May require the City to update their ADU
development fees.
AB 587 - Provides that local jurisdictions may allow ADUs to
be sold or conveyed separately from a primary residence if
certain conditions are met. Allows affordable housing
organizations to sell deed restricted ADUs to eligible low-
income homeowners.
Allows ADUs to be sold separately from a primary
residence if conditions are met.
AB 670 - Prevents homeowners’ associations from barring
ADUs. Allows reasonable restrictions.
This is not under the control of the City but
facilitates further development of ADUs.
AB 671 - Requires local governments to include in their
housing plans to incentivize and promote the creation of
affordable ADUs. Requires HCD to develop a list of state
grants and financial incentives for ADU development and
post it by Dec. 31, 2020.
The City will be required to address methods and
strategies to promote development of ADUs
within the Housing Element document through
policies and goals.
AB 1255 - Requires cities and counties to report to the
state an inventory of its surplus lands in urbanized areas.
Requires the state to include this information in a digitized
inventory of state surplus land sites.
The City will be required to track and report
qualifying parcels to the State.
We have applied the new statutory requirements stated above and have negotiated with
HCD and developed workable solutions since these new laws have been adopted. We
feel confident that the City of Huntington Beach will benefit for our recent work and
avoid any unnecessary effort during the certification process.
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Requested Modifications to Terms and Conditions
Kimley-Horn has reviewed the sample Professional Services Contract and requests the
following modifications.
3. TERM; TIME OF PERFORMANCE
This Agreement is made in anticipation of conditions permitting continuous and orderly
progress through completion of services. Times for performance shall be extended as
necessary for delays or suspensions due to circumstances that the CONSULTANT
does not control. CONSULTANT shall not have liability for any delays, expenses,
losses, damages or be deemed in breach which are caused by any factor outside of its
reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, epidemics (including
COVID 19), adverse weather, or acts of the CITY, third parties, or governmental
agencies.
8. HOLD HARMLESS
CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its
officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers from and
against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, judgments, demands and
defense costs (including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or
liability of any kind or nature) arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's (or
CONSULTANT's subcontractors, if any) negligent (or alleged negligent) performance of
this Agreement or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this
Agreement by CONSULTANT, its officers, agents or employees except such loss or
damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY.
CONSULTANT will conduct all defense at its sole cost and expense and CITY shall
approve selection of CONSULTANT's counsel for claims for which Consultant is
required to indemnify hereunder. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability
regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act
as limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT.
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File #:20-1933 MEETING DATE:10/19/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
Subject:
Adopt Ordinance No. 4219 Adding Chapter 10.49 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
(HBMC) Relating to the Prohibition on Repairs and Sales of Bicycles and Bicycles Parts on
Public Property
Approved for introduction 10/5/2020 - Vote: 7-0
Statement of Issue:
On September 8, 2020, the City Council approved a Council Member Item Report submitted by
Council Member Brenden related to prohibitions on the repair and sale of bicycles and bicycle parts
on public property. The item was introduced based on an increase of reported bicycle thefts in
Huntington Beach, with many of these bicycles then being dismantled and sold on public property. In
order to address the illegal activity and discourage the associated bicycle clutter on public property, it
is recommended that the City Council approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4219 Adding Chapter
10.49 relating to a prohibition on the repair and sale of bicycles and bicycle parts on public property .
Financial Impact:
None.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No. 4219, “An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Adding Chapter 10.49 to
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to the Prohibition on Repairs and Sales of Bicycles
and Bicycle Parts on Public Property.”
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
There has been an increase in the number of stolen bicycles in the City. Many of these stolen
bicycles are then dismantled and sold on public property. These types of illegal activity, commonly
called “bike chop shops,” have been difficult to prevent with the current enforcement tools the City
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has available.
On September 8, 2020, the City Council directed that staff draft regulations that that would prohibit
the disassembly, sale, and distribution of bicycles and bicycles parts on public property. If approved,
these new rules would be enforced when the following circumstances occur on any street, sidewalk,
alley, or public property within the city:
1. Three (3) or more bicycles
2. A bicycle frame with the gear cables or brakes able cut
3. Two (2) or more bicycles with missing parts
4. Five (5) or more bicycle parts.
Of note, the prohibition would not apply in situations when individuals are operating with a valid City
License or Permit that authorizes such activities, or when the owner of the bicycle or bicycle part is
present.
Environmental Status:
Adoption of the ordinance is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 4219 Adding Chapter 10.49 to the HBMC Relating to the Prohibition on Repairs
and Sales of Bicycles and Bicycles Parts on Public Property
2. Legislative Draft - Ordinance No. 4219 Adding Chapter 10.49 Relating to the Prohibition on
Repairs and Sales of Bicycles and Bicycles Parts on Public Property
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File #:20-1950 MEETING DATE:10/19/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
Subject:
Public Hearing to consider acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual
Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Statement of Issue:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City to conduct a
Public Hearing to approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance &
Evaluation Report (CAPER) in accordance with Federal regulation 24 CFR 570.486(a)(5).
Financial Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to receive and file this document.
Recommended Action:
A) Conduct the Public Hearing to hear comments and approve the FY 2019-2020 Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for CDBG and HOME Federal funds; and ,
B) Authorize the City Manager to transmit this report to the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) by October 23, 2020.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and file the report and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Annually, the City is required to submit to HUD its CAPER, which reports on program performance
and accomplishments for the use of CDBG and HOME entitlement funds. The City is required to
conduct a public hearing to adopt the CAPER.
The purpose of the CAPER is threefold:
1. It provides HUD with necessary information for it to meet its statutory requirement to assess
each grantee's ability to carry out relevant City programs in compliance with all applicable
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rules and regulations;
2. It provides information necessary for HUD's Annual Report to Congress, also statutorily
mandated; and,
3. It provides the City an opportunity to describe its successes in revitalizing deteriorated
neighborhoods and meeting objectives stipulated in the Consolidated Plan.
To those ends, the attached CAPER has been prepared in accordance with Federal guidelines. The
CAPER highlights the City's achievements during the implementation year of the HUD-funded
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME)
Programs covering July 1, 2019,through June 30, 2020. Additionally, the CAPER reports the
progress the City made in carrying out its strategic plan as part of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan
and its Annual Action Plan.
Every five years, the City prepares a Consolidated Plan describing the proposed use of CDBG,
HOME, and other applicable Federal program funds. The Council-adopted Consolidated Plan
covering 2015-2020 identifies the City's overall vision and strategy for addressing housing and non-
housing community development needs in Huntington Beach. As a means to achieve the strategic
goals outlined by the Consolidated Plan, the City prepares an Annual Action Plan that describes
projects, programs, and activities that will address the priority needs of low- and moderate-income
households through community development, economic development, housing, and public services
during the specified year.
Public Service Accomplishments (CDBG)
HUD allows up to 15 percent of CDBG funds to be used for public service programs, but in response
to COVID-19 and CARES Act funding, HUD waived this restriction and allowed for a total of
$441,789 for this funding during FY 2019-20. Public service programs are administered by City
departments and social service agencies that assist youth, homeless, elderly, and disabled
individuals.
For FY 2019-2020, public service program accomplishments included the following:
·Provided literacy services to 153 low-income adults to improve their ability to understand,
speak, read, and write English
·Assisted 264 children and families with after-school drop-in recreation services focused on
child development, parent education, and mental health
·Provided services to 401 at-risk older adults including care management, home delivered
meals, and transportation
·Provided homeless services to 408 people; 365 as part of the homeless outreach program
and 43 as part of StandUp for Kids street outreach program.
Capital Improvement Accomplishments (CDBG and RLF)
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For FY 2019-20, the City Council allocated $557,297 to capital projects, of which $228,102 were
derived from Revolving Loan Funds. These funds helped accomplish the completion of the ADA
Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 9. Other capital accomplishments include the completion of the
Central Library ADA Restroom Renovation Project in the amount of $176,000, which was approved in
FY 2018-19, and the Youth Shelter Roof, Structural, and ADA Improvement Project, which was
awarded $300,000 in FY 2017-18.
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (HOME)
The City continues to have success in providing short and medium-term rental assistance targeting
the homeless, those at risk of homelessness, veterans, and victims of domestic violence. Using
HOME funds, the City allocated $761,078 in funds for FY 2019-20 and was able to assist 96
households working with three operators to run the program.
It is recommended that after conducting the public hearing, the Mayor and City Council accept the
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, inclusive of public comments, and
authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents for transmittal to HUD by October 23,
2020.
Environmental Status:
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), government fiscal activities that do not result in a
physical change in the environment and do not commit the lead agency to any specific project, do not
constitute a project. Therefore, these activities are exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3).
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strengthen long-term financial and economic sustainability
Attachment(s):
1. Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) FY 2019-20
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE &
EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
JULY 1, 2019 – JUNE 30, 2020
PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT
(October 1, 2020 – October 19, 2020)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1
CR-05: Goals and Outcomes .................................................................................................... 4
CR-10: Racial and Ethnic Composition of Families Assisted .................................................. 14
CR-15: Resources and Investments …………….……. …..…… ....................................................... 15
CR-20: Affordable Housing ..................................................................................................... 20
CR-25: Homeless and Other Special Needs ........................................................................... 23
CR-30: Public Housing ............................................................................................................ 27
CR-35: Other Actions .............................................................................................................. 28
CR-40: Monitoring .................................................................................................................. 35
CR-45: CDBG ........................................................................................................................... 37
CR-50: HOME .......................................................................................................................... 39
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Introduction
The City of Huntington Beach’s (City) FY 201 9/20 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation
Report (CAPER) is the fifth and final year-end performance evaluation under the 2015/16-
2019/20 Consolidated Plan. The CAPER discusses affordable housing outcomes, homelessness
and special needs activities, non-housing community development activities, and other actions
in furtherance of the City’s Annual Action Plan Programs and Projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20.
This document will be formatted using HUD’s CAPER template, which will be submitted online by
way of the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
The City receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership (HOME) funds each year from the federal government to support housing and
community development activities that principally benefit low and moderate-income
households. To receive these federal funds, the City must adopt a five-year strategic plan that
identifies local needs, and how these needs will be prioritized and addressed using these federal
funds. In August 2015, the Huntington Beach City Council adopted a five-year (FY 2015/16–
2019/20) Consolidated Plan. Huntington Beach’s Consolidated Plan builds upon several other
related planning documents, including: the 2010/2011-2014/2015 Consolidated Plan; the City’s
2014-2021 Housing Element; 2015 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; 2013 Orange
County Homeless Count and Survey Report; and the 2014 Orange County Continuum of Care .
Strategic Plan Summary
The City’s Consolidated Plan strategy includes general priorities to meet the needs of the
community and the City’s rationale for investment of federal funds. In order to address the needs,
the City identified five priorities having the greatest need in the community. The five priority
areas include:
1.Homeless Assistance
2.Decent Housing
3.Public Facilities and Infrastructure
4.Economic Development
5.Planning for Housing and Community Development
The five priorities were formed based on the national objectives and outcomes supported by
HUD as described below.
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• Provide decent affordable housing. The activities that typically would be found under this
objective are designed to cover a wide range of housing possibilities under HOME and
CDBG.
• Creating a suitable living environment. In general, this objective relates to activities t hat
are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their
living environment.
• Creating economic opportunities. This objective applies to the types of activities related
to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job creation.
National Objective Outcomes
The outcomes reflect what the grantee (the City) seeks to achieve by the funded activity. The
City of Huntington Beach associates the national objectives to these outcomes:
• Availability/Accessibility;
• Affordability; and
• Sustainability.
The City’s strategy to meet HUD’s national objectives and outcomes are described in Table 1
below.
Huntington Beach 2015/16 – 2019/20 Consolidated Plan Programs
By HUD Objectives and Outcomes
OBJECTIVE/
OUTCOMES
AVAILABILITY/
ACCESSIBILITY
AFFORDABILITY SUSTAINABILITY
DECENT HOUSING
Implementing Programs:
• Housing Rehabilitation
Loan Program
• Housing Rehabilitation
Administration
• Fair Housing Program
Implementing Programs:
• HOME
Acquisition/Rehabilitation
• HOME New Construction
• HOME Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
SUITABLE LIVING
ENVIRONMENT
Implementing Programs:
• ADA Improvements
• Homeless Services
• Youth and Family
Services
• Senior Services
• General Public Services
Implementing Programs:
• Special Code Enforcement
• Public Facility
Improvements
• Infrastructure
Improvements
ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY
Implementing Programs:
• Section 108 Loan
Repayment
Table 1 - 2015/16 – 2019/20 Consolidated Plan Programs
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Summary
For fiscal year 2019/20, the City of Huntington Beach had a total of $3,179,267 in CDBG funds.
This total amount was comprised of $1,147,593 in Fiscal 2019/20 CDBG entitlement funds,
$199,910 in program income, $223,000 in a return to the local account, and $1,608,764 in prior
year unallocated CDBG funds carried forward. CDBG funds were used for public services, public
facility and infrastructure improvements, code enforcement, CDBG administration, residential
rehabilitation loan administration, and fair housing services.
The City of Huntington Beach also had available $3,812,150 in HOME Program funds comprised
of a FY 2019/20 allocation of $563,796, receipted program income of $2,342,573, and a carryover
balance of $905,781. The City used HOME funds for administration of the HOME program, and
three tenant based rental assistance programs.
Lastly, the City had $328,102 in Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) in FY 2019/20 that was used to
implement the City’s two owner-occupied single-family rehabilitation programs as well a public
infrastructure project. However, during the fiscal year, by substantial amendment to the City’s
Annual Action Plan, the City cancelled the Revolving Loan Fund and reclassified the RLF balance
as program income. In this way, the City of Huntington Beach has more flexibility in utilizing the
funds on any priority need outlined in the Consolidated Plan.
Based on the limited amount of federal and non-federal resources available for housing and
community development projects and programs, the City addressed the needs having a high
priority level in FY 2019/20.
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CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan. 91.520(a)
This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and executed throughout the program
year.
Table 2 below illustrates the City’s FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan outcomes (based on defined units of measure) as it compares to
the five-year Consolidated Plan aggregate (2015/16 – 2019/20).
Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain,
if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g)
Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, targets,
actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee’s program year goals.
Goal Category
Source /
Amount Indicator
Unit of
Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Planning for
Housing and
Community
Development
Administration CDBG:
$229,518
HOME:
$390,949
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
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Goal Category
Source /
Amount Indicator
Unit of
Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Preserve
Existing &
Create New
Affordable
Housing
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$56,740
CDBG RLF:
$100,000
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
75 Housing
Units
(Housing
Rehab Loan
Program &
Housing
Rehab Loan
Admin: 75
housing
units)
41 Housing
Units
(Housing
Rehab Loan
Program &
Housing
Rehab Loan
Admin: 32
housing
units; Owner-
Occupied SF,
Condo, and
Mobile Home
Grant
Program: 9
housing
units)
54.67% 7 Housing
Units
(Owner-
Occupied SF,
Condo, and
Mobile Home
Grant
Program: 6
housing
units; Owner-
Occupied SF
Rehab Loan
Program: 1
housing unit)
2 Housing
Units
(Owner-
Occupied SF,
Condo, and
Mobile Home
Grant
Program: 1
housing
units; Owner-
Occupied SF
Rehab Loan
Program: 1
housing unit)
28.5%
Preserve
Existing &
Create New
Affordable
Housing
Affordable
Housing
HOME:
$0
Rental
Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
8 Housing
Units
(Acquisition /
Rehab: 8
housing
units)
13 Housing
Units
(OCCHC
Affordable
Housing
Project: 9
housing
units; 7792
Barton Street
Project; 4
housing
units)
162.50% 0 Housing
Unit
(No
affordable
housing
projects
funded in FY
2019/20)
0 Housing
Units
(No
affordable
housing
projects
funded in FY
2019/20)
00.00%
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Goal Category
Source /
Amount Indicator
Unit of
Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Preserve
Existing &
Create New
Affordable
Housing
Affordable
Housing
HOME:
$761,078
Tenant-Based
Rental
Assistance /
Rapid
Rehousing
Households
Assisted
50
Households
(Interval
House
Tenant Based
Rental
Housing: 50
households)
246
Households
(Interval
House
Tenant Based
Rental
Housing: 139
households;
Families
Forward
Tenant Based
Rental
Housing: 28
households;
Mercy House
Tenant Based
Rental
Assistance
Program: 79
households)
492.00% 61
Households
(Interval
House
Tenant Based
Rental
Housing: 22
households;
Families
Forward
Tenant Based
Rental
Housing: 15
households;
Mercy House
Tenant Based
Rental
Assistance
Program: 24
households)
96
Households
(Interval
House
Tenant Based
Rental
Housing: 58
households;
Families
Forward
Tenant Based
Rental
Housing: 10
households;
Mercy House
Tenant Based
Rental
Assistance
Program: 28
households)
157.38%
Preserve
Existing Public
Facilities
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG RLF:
$0
CDBG:
$0
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
other than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
400
Persons
(Oak View
Family
Resource
Center Class
and
Counseling
45,589
Persons
(Oak View
Family
Resource
Center Class
and
Counseling
Space: 328
persons; ADA
11,397% 0
Persons
(No Projects
Funded in FY
2019/20)
14,681
Persons
(Central
Library ADA
Restrooms
Renovation
Project:
14,180
persons; RLF
Youth
+100%
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Goal Category
Source /
Amount Indicator
Unit of
Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Space: 400
persons)
Renovations
Citywide:
5,931
persons; ADA
Improve-
ments Main
St. Library:
424 persons;
Police Dept.
Limited ADA
Improve-
ments:
24,225
persons;
Central
Library ADA
Restrooms
Reno Project:
14,180
persons; RLF
Youth Shelter
roof,
Structural, &
ADA
Improve-
ments: 501
persons)
Shelter, Roof,
Structural &
ADA
Improve-
ments: 501
persons)
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Goal Category
Source /
Amount Indicator
Unit of
Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Provide
Economic
Opportunity
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$0
CDBG RLF:
$0
Businesses
Assisted
Businesses
Assisted
25
Businesses
(No Projects
Identified)
0
Businesses
(No
Economic
Development
Projects
Funded to
Date)
00.00% 0
Businesses
(No Projects
Funded in FY
2019/20)
0
Businesses
(No Projects
Funded in FY
2019/20)
00.00%
Provide
Economic
Opportunity
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG: $0 Other Other
Not
applicable.
(Section 108
Loan
Repayment)
Not
applicable.
(Section 108
Loan
Repayment)
-
Not
applicable.
(No Projects
Funded in FY
2019/20)
Not
applicable.
(No Projects
Funded in FY
2019/20)
-
Provide
Needed
Community
Services to LMI
Persons
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$75,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
5,305
Persons
(Oak View
Literacy
Program:
805 persons;
Children’s
Bureau:
2,000
persons; Fair
Housing
Foundation:
2,500)
3,520
Persons
(Oak View
Literacy
Program:
935 persons;
Children’s
Bureau:
1,493
persons; Fair
Housing
Foundation:
901 persons;
OCCHC
SteppingUP:
191 persons)
66.35% 440
Persons
(Oak View
Literacy
Program:
190 persons;
Children’s
Bureau: 250
persons)
417
Persons
(Oak View
Literacy
Program:
153 persons;
Children’s
Bureau: 264
persons)
94.77%
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Goal Category
Source /
Amount Indicator
Unit of
Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Provide
Needed
Infrastructure
Improvements
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$329,195
CDBG RLF:
$228,102
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
other than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
1,224
Persons
(ADA Curb
Cuts
Maintenance
Zone 12 :
1,224
Persons)
33,557
Persons
(ADA Curb
Cuts
Maintenance
Zone 12 :
1,224
persons ;
ADA Curb
Cuts
Maintenance
Zone 10 :
2,515
persons; ADA
Curb Cuts in
Maintenance
Zone 1 :
1,825
Persons ;
2017 RLF
Curb Cuts in
Maintenance
Zones
Citywide :
24,225
persons ;
ADA Curb
Cuts in
Maintenance
Zone 9 :
2,741.58% 3,768
Persons
(ADA Curb
Cuts in
Maintenance
Zone 9 :
3,768
persons)
3,768
Persons
(ADA Curb
Cuts in
Maintenance
Zone 9 :
3,768
persons)
100%
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Goal Category
Source /
Amount Indicator
Unit of
Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
3,768
persons)
Support
Agencies that
Assist
Homeless
Populations
Homeless
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$90,289
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
950
Persons
(Homeless
Outreach
Program:
750 persons;
Project Self
Sufficiency:
200 persons)
1,443Persons
(Homeless
Outreach
Program:
1,303
persons;
Project Self
Sufficiency:
66 persons;
StandUP for
Kids Street
Outreach: 74
persons)
151.89% 355 Persons
(Homeless
Outreach
Program:
250 persons;
StandUP for
Kids Street
Outreach:
105 persons)
408
Persons
(Homeless
Outreach
Program:
365 persons;
StandUP for
Kids Street
Outreach: 43
persons)
114.93%
Support
Agencies that
Assist Special
Needs Persons
Non-
Homeless
Special Needs
CDBG:
$55,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
4,500
Persons
(Senior
Services Care
Management
Program:
2,000
persons;
Congregate
Meals: 2,500
persons)
2,789
Persons
(Senior
Services Care
Management
Program:
2,002
persons;
Congregate
Meals: 787
persons)
61.98% 375
Persons
(Senior
Services Care
Management
Program:
375 persons)
401
Persons
(Senior
Services Care
Management
Program:
401 persons)
106.93%
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Goal Category
Source /
Amount Indicator
Unit of
Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Sustain and
Strengthen
Neighborhoods
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$191,500
Housing Code
Enforcement /
Foreclosed
Property Care
Household
Housing
Unit
3,000
Housing
Units
(Special Code
Enforcement:
3,000
housing
units)
4,867
Housing
Units
(Special Code
Enforcement:
4,867
housing
units)
162.23%
600
Housing
Units
(Special Code
Enforcement:
600 housing
units)
1,346
Housing
Units
(Special Code
Enforcement:
1,346
housing
units)
224.33%
Table 2 - Accomplishments – Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date
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Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and
specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priorit y
activities identified.
Consistent with the City’s Priority Needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan, the City allo cates the
largest share of its CDBG funding to non-housing community development activities (public
facilities, infrastructure, and public services), preceded by the community’s housing needs and
program administration funded by both CDBG and HOME. The Consolidated Plan’s five-year
priorities for assistance with CDBG and HOME funds takes into consideration several factors such
as: 1) those households most in need of housing and community development assistance, as
determined through the Consolidated Plan needs assessment, consultation, and public
participation process; 2) which activities will best meet the needs of those identified households;
and 3) the extent of other non-federal resources that can be utilized to leverage/match CDBG
and HOME funds to address these needs.
Overall, the approved projects and programs in the FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan assisted as
many participants as possible with limited resources available. The City originally contributed
the maximum allowable for CDBG Public Services (15 percent of the annual allocation); however
the City was allowed to exceed the statutory 15 percent maximum as part of the CARES Act that
was signed into law on March 27, 2020 as a means to help cities across the nation to respond
to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic. By substantial amendment, the City provided additional
public service funds to the Senior Services Care Management Program in the amount of $15,000
to help offset costs associated with increasing the number of senior meals provided to elderly
residents of Huntington Beach. The City also provided an additional $25,000 to the Children’s
Bureau After School Program as the agency began providing all-day care for distant learners as
schools closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the City Council authorized a new
public service, the Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations, which will utilize both CDBG
program income ($772,181) and CARES Act funds ($727,819) to cover the costs of operating an
emergency homeless shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is likely that this project will not
get funded until FY 2020/21.
The City exceeded their public services goals by a cumulative 5% in the areas of youth services,
homeless services, family services, and senior services. The City also exceeded its code
enforcement goal of inspecting 600 housing units for local health and safety compliance by over
224%.
In the area of affordable housing – another major priority in the Huntington Beach Consolidated
Plan – the City utilizes three programs to meet the affordable housing needs of Huntington
Beach residents: homeowner rehabilitation, acquisition/rehabilitation/new construction
projects, and tenant based rental housing. In FY 2019/20, the City underperformed in the
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homeowner rehabilitation programs. The City’s goal was to fund and complete seven
rehabilitation projects over the course of the year but was only able to complete two. Five
additional projects are currently underway, completion being stalled due to the COVID-19
pandemic and stay at home order during the third and fourth quarters of the program year.
These projects will be counted in the FY 2020/21 CAPER.
The City also had a goal to rehabilitate seven affordable rental housing units via a partnership
with a local CHDO, American Family Housing, the County of Orange, and the City of
Westminster; however, the project was cancelled by substantial amendment in June 2020.
While no new units were produced this fiscal year, it is important to note that the City has
already exceeded its 5-year Consolidated Plan goal to produce eight units of affordable rental
housing. To date, the City has created 13 new affordable rental housing units in Huntington
Beach. In FY 2016/17, it completed nine units at 313 11th Street and in FY 2017/18, it completed
another four units at 7792 Barton Drive, both in partnership with the Orange County Community
Housing Corporation, Inc.
The third program the City funds to meet the affordable housing needs of Huntington Beach
residents is tenant based rental assistance programs. In FY 201 9/20, the City funded three
separate programs with a cumulative goal to provide rental assistance to 61 low and moderate-
income households. The City exceeded its goal with 96 households assisted, many of which were
assisted at the end of the program year as many of Huntington Beach’s residents experienced a
loss of income due to the Coronavirus.
In FY 2019/20, the City allocated approximately $558,000 in CDBG and Revolving Loan Funds to
the ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 9 project. The project was completed on schedule and
provides 3,768 disabled persons with improved access to streets in the area encompassing
Maintenance Zone 9. The City also completed two prior year public facility projects – the Central
Library ADA Restroom Renovation Project, and the RLF Youth Shelter Roof, Structural, and ADA
Improvement Project. Together, 14,681 persons benefit from improved access to these widely
used facilities in Huntington Beach.
As a reminder, results will vary from year to year depending on when they are funded and when
they are completed. Generally, affordable housing, public facility, and public infrastructure
projects span multiple years. The accomplishments for projects and programs that have been
funded in FY 2019/20 or sooner and are currently underway will be included in the CAPER once
the national objective has been met at project completion.
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CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted
Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
91.520(a)
CDBG HOME TOTAL
White 15,766 79 15,845
Black or African American 250 8 258
Asian 2,198 8 2,206
American Indian or American Native 156 0 156
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 88 0 88
American Indian or American Native and White 2 0 2
Asian and White 7 0 7
Black or African American and White 2 1 3
American Indian or American Native and Black 0 0 0
Other Multi Racial 1,208 0 1,208
TOTAL 19,677 96 19,773
Hispanic 3,058 35 3,093
Not Hispanic 16,619 61 16,680
Table 3 - Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds
Narrative
For program year 2019/20, the majority of the CDBG allocation was invested in Community
Development and non-Community Development activities, such as infrastructure and public
facilities, public services, code enforcement, administration, and affordable housing. HOME
funds were invested in tenant-based rental assistance for homeless persons, victims of domestic
violence, and for households affected by COVID-19. As a result, approximately 11 percent of
Asians and just over 15 percent of Hispanics participating in CDBG funded activities or services
received some type of assistance. In the HOME-funded tenant based rental assistance programs,
eight percent assisted were black or African American, eight percent were Asian, and 36 percent
were Hispanic. Also noteworthy is the City’s commitment to benefit disabled persons in
Huntington Beach as evident with its investment in ADA projects. Of the total persons assisted in
FY 2019/20, approximately 18,500 were disabled per U.S. Census Data.
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CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Source of Funds Source
Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program Year
CDBG HUD $3,179,267 $1,649,875
HOME HUD $3,812,150 $211,837
Other
CDBG Revolving Loan
Fund $328,102 $304,527
Table 4 - Resources Made Available
Narrative
During FY 2019/20, the City had over $7.3 million in Federal and Revolving Loan Funds to address
the goals and objectives of the FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan. Specifically, the CDBG entitlement
amount for FY 2019/20 was $1,147,593. Prior year unspent funds were $1,608,764, program
income receipted was $199,910, and the City has a return to the local account in the amount of
$223,000 resulting in a total of $3,179,267 in CDBG. HOME funding for FY 2019/20 was $563,796
in entitlement funds, $2,342,573 in receipted program income, and $905,781 in unspent prior
year funds. Lastly, the City had $328,102 in their CDBG Revolving Loan Fund that it used to fund
two owner-occupied rehabilitation programs and one public infrastructure project. (Note,
‘Resources Made Available’ may differ from what is shown in the FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan
as the Action Plan is prepared prior to the end of the 2019/20 program year. Any unspent funds
from 2018/19 were later made available in FY 2019/20 which may not have been included in the
FY 2019/20 Action Plan.)
Expenditures during the 2019/20 program year totaled $1,861,712 from federal resources and
$304,527 from the Revolving Loan Fund which addressed the needs of extremely, low, and
moderate-income persons. CDBG expenditures included projects and programs approved in FY
2019/20 and from prior years. A total of $211,837 in HOME expenditures was expended on
HOME Administration and tenant based rental assistance.
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Target Area
Planned
Percentage of
Allocation
Actual Percentage
of Allocation Narrative Description
Citywide 96% 91% Citywide
Code Enforcement
Designated Areas 5% 9% Code Enforcement
Designated Areas
Low- and Moderate-
Income Areas 0% 0% Low- and Moderate-
Income Areas
Table 5 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
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Narrative
The City utilizes CDBG and HOME funds for projects and programs operated citywide. However,
the majority of CDBG-funded infrastructure and facility projects are targeted to the most-needy
neighborhoods: those census tracts where 47.83% or more of the residents are low - or moderate-
income, or to special needs populations in the community.
Specifically, for Special Code Enforcement activities, the City has identif ied deteriorated areas
based on observed violations of the Uniform Housing Code. This effort was undertaken to
determine geographical areas meeting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) guidelines to utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for special code
enforcement and preservation activities in deteriorating areas. From this survey, staff identified
four geographical areas that met the criteria for a deteriorating area, as well as meeting the CDBG
national objective of serving low- and moderate-income households:
• Bolsa Chica – Heil
• East – Central
• South – Central
• Southeast
These four areas of concentrated deteriorated housing have been designated as Special CDBG
Code Enforcement areas and have become the focus of increased code enforcement and
neighborhood preservation efforts to improve the quality of life and condition of housing.
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Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds),
including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any
publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the
needs identified in the plan.
The City is required to provide a 25 percent match for HOME funds drawn down on all HOME
activities, sans those funded with program income or administrative funds. The City leverages
resources among the formula grant programs. Historically, the City has met the HOME match by
layering former redevelopment tax increment with HOME-assisted affordable housing
acquisition and rehabilitation. As a result of past leveraging contributions toward affordable
housing activities, the City has a surplus of match credits. The match carry-over surplus from prior
years was $2,794,026.
The City’s HOME match liability for FY 2019/20 was $52,138. The match requirement will be met
by utilizing the excess match surplus of $2,794,026. The excess match carried over to the next
fiscal year is $2,741,888.
Fiscal Year Summary – HOME Match
1. Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year $2,794,026
2. Match contributed during current Federal fiscal year $0
3. Total match available for current Federal fiscal year (Line 1 plus Line 2) $2,794,026
4. Match liability for current Federal fiscal year $52,138
5. Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal year (Line 3 minus Line 4) $2,741,888
Table 6 – Fiscal Year Summary - HOME Match Report
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Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
Project
No. or
Other ID
Date of
Contribution
Cash
(non-
Federal
sources)
Foregone
Taxes,
Fees,
Charges
Appraised
Land/Real
Property
Required
Infrastructure
Site
Preparation,
Construction
Materials,
Donated
labor
Bond
Financing
Total
Match
$0
Table 7 – Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
HOME MBE/WBE report
Program Income – Enter the program amounts for the reporting period
Balance on hand
at beginning of
reporting period
$
Amount received
during reporting
period
$
Total amount
expended during
reporting period
$
Amount
expended for
TBRA
$
Balance on hand
at end of
reporting period
$
$33,831.44 $2,342,573 $367,174.04 $367,174.04 $2,009,230.40
Table 8 – Program Income
Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises – Indicate the number and dollar
value of contracts for HOME projects completed during the reporting period
Total
Minority Business Enterprises
White Non-
Hispanic
Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic Hispanic
Contracts
Number 0
Dollar
Amount
$0
Sub-Contracts
Number 0
Dollar
Amount
$0
Total Women
Business
Enterprises
Male
Contracts
Number 0
Dollar
Amount
$0
Sub-Contracts
Number 0
Dollar
Amount
$0
Table 9 – Minority Business and Women Business Enterprises
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Minority Owners of Rental Property – Indicate the number of HOME assisted rental property owners
and the total amount of HOME funds in these rental properties assisted
Total
Minority Property Owners
White Non-
Hispanic
Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic Hispanic
Number 0
Dollar
Amount $0
Table 10 – Minority Owners of Rental Property
Relocation and Real Property Acquisition – Indicate the number of persons displaced, the cost of
relocation payments, the number of parcels acquired, and the cost of acquisition
Number Cost
Parcels Acquired 0 $0
Businesses Displaced
Nonprofit Organizations
Displaced
Households Temporarily
Relocated, not Displaced
Households
Displaced Total
Minority Property Enterprises
White Non-
Hispanic
Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic Hispanic
Number 0
Cost $0
Table 11 – Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
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CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number
and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income, moderate-
income, and middle-income persons served.
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of homeless households to
be provided affordable housing units 68 44
Number of non-homeless households
to be provided affordable housing
units
0 8
Number of special-needs households
to be provided affordable housing
units
0 0
Total 68 52
Table 12 – Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported
through rental assistance 61 44
Number of households supported
through the production of new units 0 0
Number of households supported
through the rehab of existing units 7 8
Number of households supported
through the acquisition of existing
units
0 0
Total 68 52
Table 13 – Number of Households Supported
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting
these goals.
The City’s one-year goals as outlined in the FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan were based on plans
to utilize the 2019/20 HOME allocation plus prior year uncommitted HOME funds. Affordable
housing goals included assisting 61 households with rental assistance through three Tenant
Based Rental Assistance Programs that focus on homeless persons and families including those
with special needs (seniors, veterans, and victims of domestic violence). Interval House had a
goal of assisting 22 households but surpassed its goal with assisting 58 households. Families
Forward proposed to assist 15 households, but only accomplished 66% of that goal with 10
households. Finally, Mercy House proposed to assist 24 households but provided rental
assistance to 28. Overall, the City met 158 percent of its tenant based rental assistance goal,
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due in large part to assistance provided to households affected by the COVID -19 pandemic
during the last quarter of FY 2019/20.
Additionally, the City proposed to assist seven eligible households with home improvements
through the City’s Housing Rehab Loan and Grant Programs but was only able to complete two
projects by June 30, 2020. Five additional projects were funded during the fiscal year, however
with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the projects were put on hold. Construction has
resumed on all five projects with completion expected in FY 2020/21.
While the City did not propose any projects to develop affordable rental housing in FY 2019/20,
it is worth noting that the City has already exceeded its 5-year Consolidated Plan goal to produce
eight units of affordable rental housing. To date, the City h as created 13 new affordable rental
housing units in Huntington Beach. In FY 2016/17, it completed nine units at 313 11 th Street and
in FY 2017/18, it completed another four units at 7792 Barton Drive, both in partnership with
the Orange County Community Housing Corporation, Inc.
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
By the end of the fifth and final year of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan timeframe, the City has
already exceeded both its development of affordable rental housing and tenant based rental
assistance goals. However, these two programs continue to be a priority for City staff. In fact, in
the new Consolidated Plan cycle that covers FY 2020/21 through FY 2024/25, the City has
proposed to invest over $5.8 million to continue support for these programs.
CDBG and CDBG Revolving Loan Funds also support the City’s affordable housing goals. During
the past five years of this Consolidated Plan timeframe, the City has used CDBG Revolving Loan
Funds to support two owner-occupied housing rehabilitation programs. The grant program offers
a maximum of $10,000 to help homeowners pay for deferred maintenance and health and safety-
related household repairs. Deferred maintenance can include paint, siding replacement, window
and door replacement, roof repair, or removal of any condition of blight. Household repairs may
include restoration or replacement of inoperable or severely d eteriorated plumbing, heating, and
electrical systems, structural and appliance replacement. The City’s loan program, on the other
hand, offers assistance of up to $75,000 for substantial rehabilitation. Together, the City’s goal
was to assist 75 homeowners with home repairs and improvements over the five-year
Consolidated Plan period. By the end of the Consolidated Plan period, 41 grants/loans were
completed, or 55% of its goal. Even so, the City still found these programs to be a priority need
in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and will therefore continue to fund the programs in the
upcoming year.
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Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income persons
served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine
the eligibility of the activity.
Number of Persons Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 0 86
Low-income 1 8
Moderate-income 1 2
Total 2 96
Table 14 – Number of Persons Served
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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending
homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
Beginning in 2015, the City assigned a full-time officer dedicated to homeless issues and has
continued to allocate resources as the number of homeless continues to grow . The City's efforts
have grown to include a Homeless Task Force (with two full-time officers, 1 program coordinator
and up to 4 case managers) and a plan to create a Navigation Center to provide shelter for eligible
homeless individuals with ties to Huntington Beach. This multi-pronged approach is
accomplished in a variety of ways such as weekly outreach to engage homeless individuals and
determine their needs, reuniting individuals with family members, working within the County's
Coordinated Entry System to match individuals and families with housing opportunities, assisting
in eviction prevention, maintaining walk-in office hours at the South Police Substation, as well as
working cooperatively with local schools to assist children who are homeless or housing insecure.
Since 2015, officers and case managers have helped hundreds of individuals transition off the
streets (with many being reunified with family).
The Office of Business Development and the Police Department were granted $81,505 in CDBG
public service funds in FY 2019/20 to fund a part-time Homeless Coordinator position and three
part-time Homeless Case Manager to serve as the City's point persons for homeless issues. The
Homeless Coordinator acts as liaison with non-profit organizations and for-profit groups such as
mental health centers, hospitals, churches, shelters, addiction centers and rehabilitation
programs. The Coordinator and Case Manager also assisted the Police Department in locating
shelter beds for the homeless and rehabilitation (detox) beds for those in need of assistance. In
addition, these positions help coordinate City services regarding homeless encampments, public
information, and most recently the preparation, prevention, and response to COVID-19. As a
result, 365 unduplicated homeless individuals were assisted in FY 2019/20.
Also funded FY 2019/20 was a street outreach program aimed specifically to reach out and assess
homeless youth residing on the streets of Huntington Beach . The StandUP for Kids Street
Outreach Program is a county-wide program where volunteer staff scout Orange County streets
searching for youth who are currently unsheltered or unstably housed. StandUp for Kids serves
teens and youth (ages 12 - 24) who are homeless, at-risk, aging-out of foster care, or runaways
to equip them with the tools they need to transition from life on the street to a life of stability
and opportunity. The Street Outreach program provided basic services (food, clothing, hygiene
items, and survival kits) as well as medical assistance and compassionate mentoring. Each city
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program is supported by a Program Director who is responsible for making connections with key
contacts in the city, supervising all weekly city visits, organizing and training all volunteers, and
maintaining records of clients served. In FY 2019/20, 43 youth were assisted through this
program.
Finally, the City provided $761,078 in HOME funds to three subrecipients, Interval House, Mercy
House, and Families Forward to implement tenant based rental assistance programs in FY
2019/20. The programs are aimed at homeless, seniors, and veteran populations. The needs of
the participants were assessed, and resources were provided to meet their needs, particularly as
it relates to housing. In the program year, 96 households were assisted, most of which were
homeless or would be homeless if it were not for the tenant based rental assistance programs.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City has and will continue to address the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs
of homeless and homeless families through support of homeless programs such as the
Huntington Beach Youth Emergency Shelter; Interval House; Mercy House; Beach Cities Interfaith
Services; and Collette's Children's Home transitional housing for battered/homeless mothers
with children; American Family Housing transitional housing and supportive housing rental
assistance; and Project Self-Sufficiency transitional housing for single parent families. Through
the City's participation in the Huntington Beach Homeless Collaborative, the City will also support
the provision of emergency housing and services by the local faith-based community.
In FY 2019/20, the City partnered with Interval House, Mercy House, and Families Forward to
provide tenant based rental assistance to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness . The
City had a goal of providing TBRA to 61 homeless, senior, and veteran households, and ultimately
provided support to 96 households, a success rate of 158 percent.
By substantial amendment to the FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan in June 2020, the City allotted
a total of $1.5 million in CDBG and CDBG-CV (CARES Act) funds to the Cameron Lane Navigation
Center Operations Program. The Navigation Center, to be located at 17631 Cameron Lane, is
currently in the development stages, and once built, will be available to house homeless persons
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal funds will offset the cost of operations such as
staffing, utilities, maintenance, and wrap around homeless services that will be necessary to help
the City prevent, prepare for, and respond to the continued threat of the Coronavirus to the City’s
vulnerable homeless population.
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Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being
discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities,
mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and
institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing,
health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
To help prevent homelessness and protect at-risk populations, Huntington Beach continued to
participate in the Orange County Continuum of Care System to provide assistance to persons at
risk of becoming homeless. In addition, the City continues to pursue opportunities to expand its
affordable housing inventory to benefit primarily low-income renters. For example, in FY
2016/17, the City entered into an affordable housing agreement with a local CHDO, Orange
County Community Housing Corporation (OCCHC), to acquire and rehabilitate a rental four-plex
located at 7792 Barton Drive. The project was granted $781,220 in HOME funds and was
completed in April 2018.
Additionally, the City provided tenant based rental assistance to 96 households that were
homeless or at risk of homelessness FY 2019/20. Many of the households specifically assisted in
the fourth quarter of the program year were homeless prevention clients who suffered a sudden
loss of income due to the Coronavirus.
As discussed above, the City also funded both the City’s Homeless Outreach Program and the
StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program in FY 2019/20. The StandUp for Kids program
specifically helps homeless youth ages 12 through 24 in their transition out of foster care.
Services provided range from attending to their basic needs for food, clothing, hygiene, and
medical care to assessing and mentoring these individuals to exit homelessness. In FY 2019/20,
this program assisted 43 youth, while the City’s Homeless Outreach Program assisted 365
persons.
The City does not receive Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) or Housing Opportunities for Persons
with AIDS (HOPWA) funding and therefore is not required to develop a discharge coordination
policy. However, the City will continue to address a discharge coordination policy with the Orange
County Housing Authority and the Continuum of Care Homeless Issues Task Force.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
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individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
In an ongoing effort to continue to address the needs of the homeless and those at risk of
homelessness, the City focused on the development of sustainable and effective programming,
including: applying for short and long-term available funding; partnering with experienced
service providers capable of leveraging other funding; creating or securing affordable housing;
performing homeless case management; and engaging the homeless through a street outreach
component in order to better connect them to available services.
Additionally, the Huntington Beach City Council approved funding of $1.5 million in CDBG to
operate an emergency homeless shelter with wrap around services to help homeless individuals
transition to more stable housing upon exiting the shelter. While the shelter is still in the
development stages, it should be operational in FY 2020/21.
Thirdly, the City continued to provide tenant based rental assistan ce to qualified households in
FY 2019/20. The need for rental subsidies continues to be a priority for the City, and in May 2020,
the City released a NOFA/RFP to qualified agencies with experience administering HOME-funded
TBRA programs, and a selection was made in June 2020 for TBRA implementation in FY 2020/21.
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CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
The City of Huntington Beach does not have any public housing developments. However,
Huntington Beach is one of a number of cities that benefits from the services of the Orange
County Housing Authority (OCHA), which is currently manages Housing Choice Vouchers for
residential units within Huntington Beach. The OCHA waiting list is currently closed.
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
Not applicable.
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management
and participate in homeownership
Not applicable.
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
Not applicable.
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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoni ng
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i)
Through the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs, every effort is made to remove
barriers to affordable housing through agreements with for-profit and non-profit affordable
housing developers. These efforts also include working with neighborhood residents to ensure
affordable housing projects are acceptable. Ongoing monitoring of both “for sale” and rental
affordable units is conducted by department staff by assuring that the affordable housing
covenants are recorded on title when the unit is sold. To address the decline in sources of housing
funds, the City will continue to advocate for and pursue federal, state, local and private funding
sources for affordable housing.
Additionally, as part of the City’s Housing Element update, the City must assess and to the extent
feasible, mitigate, its governmental constraints to housing for lower and moderate-income
households and persons with disabilities. The Housing Element addressed the City’s provisions
for affordable housing, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing. The
City's 2013-2021 Housing Element specifically addresses the variety of regulatory and financial
tools used by the City to remove barriers and facilitate the provision of affordable housing ,
including the following:
Program 2. Multi-family Acquisition/Rehabilitation through Non-Profit Developers Objective:
Acquire, rehabilitate, and establish affordability covenants on 80 rental units.
Program 7. Residential and Mixed-Use Sites Inventory
Objective: Maintain current inventory of vacant and underutilized development sites and provide
to developers along with information on incentives.
Program 8. Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan
Objective: Facilitate development through flexible, form-based standards, and streamlined
processing. Encourage affordable housing by requiring inclusionary units to be provided on-site,
or within the Specific Plan, and providing additional incentives for increased percentages of
affordable units.
Program 10. Inclusionary Program and Housing Trust Fund
Objective: Continue implementation and re-evaluate Ordinance to provide consistency with case
law and market conditions. Establish in-lieu fee amount for projects between 10-30 units.
Program 11. Affordable Housing Development Assistance
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Objective: Provide financial and regulatory assistance in support of affordable housing. Provide
information on incentives to development community.
Program 13. Affordable Housing Density Bonus
Objective: Continue to offer density bonus incentives as a means of enhancing the economic
feasibility of affordable housing development.
Program 14. Development Fee Assistance
Objective: Continue to offer fee reductions to incentivize affordable housing. Specify the waiver
of 100% of application processing fees in the Code for projects with 10% extremely low-income
units.
Program 15. Residential Processing Procedures
Objective: Provide non-discretionary development review within the Beach and Edinger Corridors
Specific Plan. Adopt streamlined review procedures for multi-family development on a Citywide
basis.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City of Huntington Beach has identified long-range strategies, activities and funding sources
to implement the goals in the areas of housing and community development services for the
benefit of the residents.
•The City continued to seek other resources and funding sources to address the biggest
obstacle to meeting the community's underserved needs, which is the lack of , and/or,
inadequate funding.
•The City looked for innovative and creative ways to make its delivery systems more
comprehensive and continued existing partnerships with both for-profit and not-for-
profit organizations.
•The City used HOME and CDBG funds to concentrate on both affordable rental housing,
tenant-based rental housing, and homeowner rehabilitation programs.
•The City addressed certain housing needs with federal funds such as availability,
condition, and fair housing practices to prevent homelessness.
•The City also addressed community development needs with federal funds such as
infrastructure, improving public facilities and code enforcement.
Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
As a means of better protecting children and families against lead poisoning, in 1999 HUD
instituted revised lead-based paint regulations focused around the following five activities:
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• Notification
• Lead Hazard Evaluation
• Lead Hazard Reduction
• Ongoing Maintenance
• Response to Children with Environmental Intervention Blood Lead Level
The City has implemented HUD Lead Based Paint Regulations (Title X), which requires federally
funded rehabilitation projects to address lead hazards. Lead -based paint abatement is part of
the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program and the Acquisition/Rehabilitation of Affordable Rental
Housing Program. Units within rental housing projects selected for rehabilitation are tested if
not statutorily exempt. Elimination or encapsulation remedies are implemented if lead is
detected and is paid for by either the developer of the project, or with CDBG or HOME funds, as
appropriate.
To reduce lead-based paint hazards in existing housing, all housing rehabilitation projects
supported with federal funds are tested for lead and asbestos. When a lead -based paint hazard
is present, the City or the City’s sub-grantee contracts with a lead consultant for abatement or
implementation of interim controls, based on the findings of the report. Tenants are notified of
the results of the test and the clearance report. In Section 8 programs, staff annually inspects
units on the existing program and new units as they become available. In all cases, defective paint
surfaces must be repaired. In situations where a unit is occupied by a household with children
under the age of six, corrective actions will include testing and abatement if necessary, or
abatement without testing.
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City’s major objectives in reducing poverty within Huntington Beach are to:
• Reduce the number of families on welfare;
• Reduce the number of families needing housing subsidies; and
• Increase economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.
The City’s anti-poverty strategy seeks to enhance the employability of residents through the
promotion and support of programs which provide employment training and supportive services,
while expanding employment opportunities through the implementation of two Business
Improvement Districts, and its Economic Development Strategy.
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In terms of employment training and supportive services, the City continued to support the
Project Self-Sufficiency program with non-CDBG funds. This program aims to assist low income
single parents with children to achieve economic independence from public assistance through
personal development, education, and job training. Participants were encouraged to attend a
monthly support meeting focusing on providing skills, abilities, and resources to promote self-
sufficiency.
Additionally, the City supported literacy programs for families (Oakview Family Literacy Program)
with a combination of General Funds and CDBG that helped to enhance the employability of 153
low-income persons with deficient English speaking, reading, and writing skills. The City also
funded an afterschool program with CDBG which allow parents to work while their children are
cared for during work hours. The Children’s Bureau assisted 264 children in FY 2019/20.
As funding permits, the City will continue to support the following Public Services to increase
family stability for lower income households:
• Counseling
• Domestic Violence Prevention Services
• Provision of food
• Substance Abuse Services
• Job Training
Also, the City of Huntington Beach supported a variety of economic development activities that
helped to create and retain jobs for low- and moderate-income households. Activities supported
include access to Surf City Locator, a free property listing and demographics website that is
available 24/7 and is fed directly through the largest and most up-to-date commercial and
industrial listing service in Southern California. Each listing is connected to a world of helpful
community demographic data, retail potential, heat maps, zoning information, labor market &
talent pool details, and more. The City also implemented the BusinessLink Program, which brings
City Councilmembers and staff into the Huntington Beach community to speak directly with firm
owners and operators at their place of business. The goal of the program is to further the
relationship between the City and the business community by asking what can be done to assist
them and sharing information and resources of which the business owner may be unaware.
Lastly, on June 15, City Council approved the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program to deliver
grants of up to $10,000 to Huntington Beach businesses with 30 or fewer employees. The City
will fast track the Program to provide immediate relief to local businesses that have experienced
hardship due to COVID-19. The City has partnered with the Orange County Small Business
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Development Center (OC SBDC) to administer this Program, which is entirely funded with $4.75
million of one-time federal CARES Act funds distributed to the City by the Orange County Board
of Supervisors.
The City fully complied with Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act, which
helps foster local economic development and individual self-sufficiency. This set of regulations
require that to the greatest extent feasible, the City will provide job training, employmen t, and
contracting opportunities for low or very low -income residents in connection with housing and
public construction projects.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
As the recipient of CDBG and HOME funds, the City delegated the Office of Business Development
to be the lead department responsible for the overall administration of HUD grants. In that
regard, the Division prepared the Consolidated Plan and the Regional Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing Choice, drafted the Annual Action Plan and CAPER, as well as all other reports
required by federal rules and regulations.
The City has worked with non-profit agencies, for-profit developers, advocacy groups, clubs,
organizations, neighborhood leadership groups, City departments, the private sector, and other
government entities to implement the City’s five-year strategy to address the priority needs
outlined in the Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2015/2016 – 2019/2020. Engaging the
community and stakeholders in the delivery of services and programs for the benefit of low to
moderate residents has been vital in overcoming gaps in service delivery. The City also utilized
public notices, Community Workshops and Meetings (as appropriate), the City’s website, and
other forms of media to deliver information on carrying out the Con solidated Plan strategies.
Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service
agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
In an ongoing effort to bridge the gap of various programs and activities, the City developed
partnerships and collaborations with local service providers and City departments that have been
instrumental in meeting the needs and demands of the homeless, low income individuals and
families, and other special needs. The array of partners includes but is not limited to: the
Huntington Beach Police Department, Library Services, Community Services, and Public Works
Departments, American Family Housing, Habitat for Humanity, Interval House, Mercy House,
Families Forward, Collete’s Children’s Home, AMCAL, Community SeniorServ, Project Self
Sufficiency, the Fair Housing Foundation, the Orange County Housing Authority, and 2-1-1
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Orange County and OC Community Services (Orange County Continuum of Care).
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the
jurisdiction’s analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)
In FY 2015/16, the City, in collaboration with 15 other Orange County cities, completed a Regional
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The report provides for a variety of activities to
promote fair housing choice awareness and knowledge of state and federal fair housing laws.
The activities are identified in Attachment 1 – City of Huntington Beach Fair Housing Plan 2015/16
–2019/20.
The actions taken below are primarily implemented by the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF), with
coordination and oversight by the City's Office of Business Development.
Education and Outreach Activities
In partnership with the FHF, the City conducted multi-faceted fair housing outreach to
Huntington Beach tenants, landlords, property owners, realtors, and property management
companies. Methods of outreach included workshops, informational booths at community
events, presentations to civic leaders and community groups, staff trainings, and distribution of
multi-lingual fair housing literature. In FY 2019/20, the FHF provided 211 unduplicated
households with these direct client services. Majority of direct client services (80%) were given
to in-place tenants that requested information covered by fair housing laws.
The FHF also provided a comprehensive, extensive, and viable education and outreach program.
The purpose of this program was to educate managers, tenants, landlords, owners, realtors, and
property management companies on fair housing laws, to promote media and consumer
interest, and to secure grass roots involvement within communities. FHF specifically aimed their
outreach to persons and protected classes that were most likely to encounter housing
discrimination. FHF conducted regularly scheduled “All Area Activities” that directly benefited
residents of Huntington Beach. In FY 2019/20, 294 individuals were assisted within city limits,
two fair housing workshops were offered, and 14 individuals were trained in fair housing laws
and practices.
Third, the FHF participated in many community relations events including making contact with
nine agencies to discuss fair housing; attended eight agency and community meetings; made ten
agency and community presentations; and distributed 7,066 pieces of literature including in
Huntington Beach.
Finally, the City worked to enhance access to services and housing for residents with limited
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English proficiency. For the federal CDBG program, the City offered to make public notices
available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese, and ensured translators were available at public
meetings, if requested.
Landlord/Tenant Counseling Services
Another service provided by the Fair Housing Foundation are landlord and tenant counseling
services. FHF counsels managers, owners, realtors, landlords and tenants on their rights and
responsibilities. FHF Housing Counselors counsel each client initially to determine if any fair
housing violations have occurred. A total of 246 persons received these counseling services in FY
2019/20. Of the issues counseled on, majority had to do with noticing at 54%, habitability at 16%,
general issues at 12%, and lease terms, rent increases, and security deposits at 8% each.
Additionally, FHF continued to provide investigation and response to allegations of illegal housing
discrimination. Of the 21 allegations of discrimination, 19 were resolved and two resulted in
further investigation including a review of documents and a site survey. These two cases of illegal
discrimination are based on national origin and familial status. These cases are currently still
under investigation. For cases that cannot be conciliated, FHF refers them to the Department of
Fair Housing and Employment (DFEH), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), small claims court, or to a private attorney, as warranted.
Investigative Testing and Auditing Local Real Estate Markets
Audits were used to address a lack of bonafide cases during the fiscal year. Through counseling
and case management, FHF identified that the most common complaints being alleged were
based on disability. Specifically, for the City of Huntington Beach, of the 21 allegations of
discrimination received, 16, or 76%, were regarding disability. In response to this, the FHF
provided training to housing providers and has develop an “Accommodations & Modification 101
Workshop” to help address the concerns and responsibilities housing providers have toward
persons with disabilities. The workshop is currently being offered virtually due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
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CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of
the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs
involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
The City follows monitoring procedures for subrecipients, which includes in -house review of
quarterly progress reports and expenditures, and an annual desk or on-site visit to ensure
compliance with federal regulations. The monitoring system encourages uniform reporting to
achieve consistent information on beneficiaries. Technical assistance is provided throughout the
program year on an as-needed basis. Formal monitoring of FY 2019/20 subrecipients will be
performed by desk review only because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is scheduled for FY
2020/21.
The City also performs project monitoring of all rent restricted affordable units assisted with
HOME, CDBG, and the former Redevelopment Agency Housing Set-Aside Funds, and in
accordance with 24 CFR 92.504 (d):
• Annual audits for compliance with regulatory agreement affordability covenants; and
• On site visits, which include property inspections of randomly selected units assisted
with HOME, CDBG, and former Redevelopment Agency Housing Set- Aside Funds.
In addition, the City encouraged minority business outreach in all of its federally assisted (CDBG
and HOME) construction work in excess of $2,000. As part of the Notice Inviting Bid procedures,
the City requires subrecipients undertaking improvements, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of
community and private facilities, infrastructure projects, and affordable housing development
to make a good faith effort to hire women or minority-based businesses and to require equal
employment opportunity for all individuals and business concerns.
Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment
on performance reports.
Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 91, the City solicited public review and comment on the draft 2019/20
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The public review period was
from October 1, 2020 through October 19, 2020. The 2019/20 CAPER was available in hard copy
at Huntington Beach City Hall and for public review on the City’s website at:
http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/business/economic-development/cdbg/. Copies were
also available to be emailed or delivered via U.S. mail to interested persons. A public hearing to
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approve the plan was held on October 19, 2020.
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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and
indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.
The City of Huntington Beach submitted one administrative (minor) and two substantial
amendments to its 2019/20 Annual Action Plan.
First, on November 25, 2019, the City processed a minor amendment to redistribute CDBG and
CDBG-Revolving Loan Funds from the Owner Occupied Single-Family, Condo, and Mobile Home
Rehab Program, Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehab Loan Program, and the Housing
Rehabilitation Administration activities to the ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 9 public
facility project. With the redistribution of these funds, the City was able to meet its CDBG
timeliness test on May 2, 2020.
Next, on June 15, 2020, following the National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus and
the subsequent law enacting the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act),
the Huntington Beach City Council authorized the following changes to the FY 2019/20 Annual
Action Plan:
• Cancellation of the 2018 Huntington Beach Navigation Center Project (Emergency Homeless
Shelter) at 15311 Pipeline Lane.
• Cancellation of the 2019 Section 108 Loan Repayment activity, originally funded with
$220,536 in CDBG funds.
• The addition of a new public service called the Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations
Program. The City allocated $772,181 in CDBG program income and $727,819 in CARES Act
(CDBG-CV) funding, for a total of $1.5 million, to cover costs associated with the operations
of an emergency homeless facility located at 17631 Cameron Lane, Huntington Beach. Costs
such as staffing, utilities, maintenance, and wrap around homeless services will be necessary
to help the City prevent, prepare for, and respond to the continued threat of the Coronavirus
to the City’s vulnerable homeless population.
• An increase of CDBG funding by $25,000 to the City’s Children’s Bureau public service. The
program, which normally offered after school care to students of low-to-moderate income
families, extended its hours to full day care, hired additional staff for smaller staff/children
ratios, and incurred additional equipment and supply costs because of COV ID-19.
• An increase of CDBG funding by $15,000 to the City’s Senior Services Care Management
program to cover additional staff costs due to the increase in demand for senior meals
brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Close out of the City of Huntington Beach Revolving Loan Fund Program. In 2004, the City of
Huntington Beach established a CDBG revolving loan fund for the purpose of carrying out
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specific housing rehabilitation activities which, in turn, generated payments to the fund for
use in carrying out the same activities. Revolving loan funds collected from rehabilitation
loans are considered program income. The City will continue to use collected program income
revenues on housing rehabilitation activities but will have added flexibility in using the
program income on other CDBG-eligible uses as well.
•Cancellation of the 15161 Jackson Street Navigation Center Project that was previously
awarded $667,808 in HOME funds. The project was cancelled by the developer, American
Family Housing.
•An increase in the HOME Administration budget in the amount of $234,569 for a total HOME
allocation of $290,949.
Finally, on August 3, 2020, the City approved Amendment No. Three (substantial) to the Annual
Action Plan which included the following actions:
•In increase in CDBG funding of $1,500 to the City’s Special Code Enforcement Program, for a
total allocation of $191,500.
•An increase of CDBG funding of $8,150 to the City’s Homeless Outreach Program, for a total
allocation of $81,505. The Homeless Outreach Program experienced an increased level of
service calls connected to housing homeless persons during the National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus. Additional funds are being allocated to pay for costs
associated with preparing, preventing, and responding to COVID-19.
•An increase in the HOME Administration budget in the amount of $100,000 for a total HOME
allocation of $390,949. Additional administrative funds were needed to offset costs
associated with the administration of the City’s Tenant Base d Rental Assistance Programs
that will be implemented as part of the City’s strategy to prepare, prevent, and respond to
COVID-19, additional strategic planning needed to utilize CARES Act funding, and other
affordable housing related costs.
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CR-50 - HOME 91.520(d)
Include the results of on-site inspections of affordable rental housing assisted under the
program to determine compliance with housing codes and other applicable regulations
Please list those projects that should have been inspected on -site this program year based
upon the schedule in §92.504(d). Indicate which of these were inspected and a summary of
issues that were detected during the inspection. For those that were not inspected, please
indicate the reason and how you will remedy the situ ation.
The City of Huntington Beach contracts with a consultant to perform monitoring of the City’s 15
HOME-assisted projects (52 units in total). While all 15 projects received an annual desk
monitoring on income, rent levels, and occupancy limits, onsite inspections could not take place
as planned due to the Shelter in Place ordinance that was in place because of the Coronavirus
pandemic. All projects are in compliance with rent, income, and occupancy limits and inspections
will be rescheduled when on site inspections are allowed.
Provide an assessment of the jurisdiction's affirmative marketing actions for HOME units.
92.351(b)
For new construction and rehabilitation of rental project activities, the City requires the
owner/developer to have in place an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan prior to any lease-
up activities occurring. The City has started conducting a review of Affirmative Marketing Plans
of all affordable rental housing developments.
Refer to IDIS reports to describe the amount and use of program income for projects, including
the number of projects and owner and tenant characteristics
Huntington Beach receipted $2,342,573 in HOME program income in FY 2019/20, most of which
is attributed to loan payoffs associated with two past affordable housing projects: Huntington
Pointe and Hermosa Vista. Between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020, the City drew down
$79,332.44 for tenant based rental assistance programs (IDIS Activity #634, 635, and 636) which
provide rental assistance to homeless, senior, and veteran households. Consistent with HUD
regulations, the City drew down program income before requesting funds from the HOME letter
of credit.
Describe other actions taken to foster and maintain affordable housing. 91.220(k) (STATES
ONLY: Including the coordination of LIHTC with the development of affordable housing).
91.320(j)
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In FY 2015/16, the City entered negotiations with the Orange County Community Hous ing
Corporation (OCCHC) to develop a site located at 7792 Barton Drive. In early FY 2016/17 (October
2016), the project was ultimately awarded $781,220 in Federal HOME funds for the acquisition
and rehabilitation of the four-plex. The project was completed in FY 2017/18 and has since been
rented to three very-low income, and one low-income households.
Additionally, the City negotiated the terms of three tenant based rental assistance agreements
with Interval House, Mercy House, and Families Forward to provide a tenant based rental
assistance programs for homeless, veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence
households. The three administrators of TBRA assisted 96 households in FY 2019/20. Contracts
with each of these providers have been renewed for FY 2020/21.
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File #:20-1848 MEETING DATE:10/19/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
Subject:
Approve Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) No. 20-001 by adopting City Council
Resolution No. 2020-59; and, requesting its certification by the California Coastal Commission
Statement of Issue:
Transmitted for your consideration is a resolution adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment
(LCPA) No. 20-001 to forward three zoning text amendments that were previously approved by the
City Council to the California Coastal Commission. LCPA No. 20-001 constitutes a minor amendment
to the City of Huntington Beach Certified Local Coastal Program. Public hearings were previously
held for each of the amendments, thus, approval of the resolution is an administrative item that does
not require a public hearing. Staff recommends approval of LCPA No. 20-001.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Approve Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 20-001 by adopting City Council Resolution No.
2020-59, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, State of California,
Adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 20-001 and Requesting its Certification by the
California Coastal Commission (Attachment No. 1).”
Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may make the following alternative motion(s) on Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 20-001:
1. Deny Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 20-001 and direct staff to return with findings for
denial.
2. Continue Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 20-001 and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
A. PROJECT PROPOSAL:
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Applicant: City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Location: Coastal Zone
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 20-001 represents a request to approve a resolution to
forward to the California Coastal Commission three zoning text amendments approved by the City
Council over the last two years. The specific amendments are listed below and generally described in
Attachment No. 5.
1. ZTA No. 18-003: Minor Code Update & Clarifications
a. Ordinances No. 4172 - No. 4176
b. Approved by City Council on February 4, 2019
2. ZTA No. 19-002: Minor Code Update & Clarifications
a. Ordinances No. 4193 - No. 4199
b. Approved by City Council on February 3, 2020
3. ZTA No. 19-005: Group Homes
a. Ordinances No. 4212 - No. 4216
b. Approved by City Council on July 20, 2020
B. BACKGROUND:
The City’s certified Local Coastal Program consists of two parts: the Land Use Plan/ Coastal Element
of the General Plan and the Implementing Ordinances. The Implementing Ordinances include the
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and specific plans within the coastal zone that have been certified
by the California Coastal Commission (Downtown Specific Plan, Holly Seacliff Specific Plan, Seacliff
Specific Plan, Palm and Goldenwest Specific Plan, Magnolia Pacific Specific Plan, and Huntington
Harbour Bay Club Specific Plan). Any changes to the Implementing Ordinances must be forwarded to
the Coastal Commission as a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) for certification and
incorporation into the City’s Local Coastal Program. Certification by the Coastal Commission is
necessary in order for the ordinances to be effective in the coastal zone.
C. STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
This LCPA represents a minor amendment to the City’s certified Local Coastal Program. All of the
amendments have been approved by the City Council with public hearings and no coastal related
issues were brought forward. Staff has grouped these amendments as one LCPA to minimize staff
and administrative time because they are minor from the Coastal Commission’s perspective. Staff
recommends that the City Council approve Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 20-001 because
it will update the City’s certified Local Coastal Program by incorporating previously approved
entitlements and will constitute a minor amendment to the City’s certified Local Coastal Program.
Environmental Status:
All of the subject Zoning Text Amendments were analyzed per the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) at the time they were adopted by the City Council. The subject resolution to adopt Local
Coastal Program Amendment No. 20-001 and forward to the Coastal Commission for certification
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Coastal Program Amendment No. 20-001 and forward to the Coastal Commission for certification
does not require additional environmental review and is exempt pursuant to Section 15265(a)(1) of
the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts approvals by a local government necessary for the preparation
and adoption of a local coastal program.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non-Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2020-59 A Resolution Adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 20-001
and Requesting its Certification by the California Coastal Commission
2. Exhibit A ZTA No. 18-003 Minor Code Update and Clarification Ordinances No. 4172 - No.
4176
3. Exhibit B ZTA No. 19-002 Minor Code Update and Clarification Ordinances No. 4193 - No.
4199
4. Exhibit C ZTA No. 19-005 Group Homes Ordinance No. 4212 - No. 4216
5. Summary of Subject Entitlements
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ATTACHMENT NO. 5
SUMMARY OF ENTITLEMENTS
LCPA No. 20-001
1. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 18-003: This application amends six
Chapters of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to
reorganize certain entitlement applications to a lower hearing body, codify
existing policies, and clarify sections of the code. The six chapters amended are
Chapter 203 (Definitions), Chapter 204 (Use Classifications), Chapter 211
(Commercial Districts), Chapter 214 (Public-Semipublic District), Chapter 230 -
Section 230.26 (Affordable Housing), and Chapter 231 (Off-Street Parking and
Loading Provisions).
2. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 19-002: This application amends seven
Chapters of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance for overall
maintenance pertaining to vehicle storage, parking structures, residential infill
requirements, and moving/relocating structures. The seven chapters amended are
Chapter 203 (Definitions), Chapter 204 (Use Classifications), Chapter 210
(Residential Districts), Chapter 211 (Commercial Districts), Chapter 212
(Industrial Districts), Chapter 230 - Section 230.22 (Residential Infill Lot
Development) and Section 230.74 (Outdoor Facilities), and Chapter 231 (Off-
Street Parking and Loading Provisions).
3. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 19-005: This application amends four
chapters of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and creates
a new chapter of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) that, in
combination, establish a set of regulations for Group Homes, Sober Living
Homes, and Residential Care Facilities affecting Residential Districts Citywide.
The four chapters of the HBZSO amended are Chapter 203 (Definitions), Chapter
204 (Use Classifications), Chapter 210 (Residential Districts), and Chapter 230
(Site Standards) - Section 230.28 Group Homes. The chapter of the HBMC added
is Chapter 5.110 Group Homes.
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