HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-16 Agenda Packet (Revised)AGENDA - *Revised*
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
KIM CARR, Mayor
TITO ORTIZ, Mayor Pro Tem
BARBARA DELGLEIZE, Councilmember
DAN KALMICK, Councilmember
NATALIE MOSER, Councilmember
ERIK PETERSON, Councilmember
MIKE POSEY, Councilmember
Virtual Location
Huntington Beach, CA
STAFF
OLIVER CHI, City Manager
MICHAEL E. GATES, City Attorney
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, City Clerk
ALISA BACKSTROM, City Treasure
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.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION/ZOOM ACCESS: In keeping with the Governor’s mandate to limit in-person gatherings
that can spread COVID-19, the Tuesday, February 16, 2021 meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council will be
held virtually.
The City offers several ways to view City Council meetings live or on-demand. Council meetings are livestreamed on HBTV
Channel 3 (replayed on Tuesday’s at 10:00 a.m., and Wednesday’s at 6:00 p.m.). In addition, live and archived meetings
for on-demand viewing can be accessed from https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/calendar, or from any Roku or Apple
device by downloading the Cablecast Screenweave App and searching for the City of Huntington Beach channel.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: At 6:00 PM, individuals wishing to attend the meeting to provide a comment on agendized or non-
agendized items may enter Zoom Webinar ID 971 5413 0528 via computer device, or by phone at (669) 900-6833. The
Webinar can be accessed here: https://huntingtonbeach.zoom.us/j/97154130528. Attendees utilizing computer devices to
request to speak may select the “Raise Hand” feature in the Webinar Controls section. Attendees entering the Webinar
and requesting to speak by phone can enter *9 to enable the “Raise Hand” feature, followed by the *6 prompt that unmutes
their handheld device microphone. Attendees will be 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 process will only be active during designated portions of the agenda (Public Comment
and/or Public Hearing). After a speaker concludes their comment, their microphone will be muted, but they may remain in
Webinar attendance for the duration of the meeting.
Members of the public unable to attend the Zoom Webinar but interested in communicating with the City Council on agenda-
related items, are encouraged to submit a written (supplemental) communication via email at SupplementalComm@Surfcity-
hb.org, or City.Council@surfcity-hb.org. Supplemental Communications are public record, and if received by 2:00 PM on
Tuesday, February 16, 2021, will be distributed to the City Council prior to consideration of agenda-related items, posted to
the City website, and announced, but not read, at the meeting. Supplemental Communications received following the 2:00
PM deadline will be incorporated into the administrative record the following day.
MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, services are available to members of our
community who require special assistance to participate in public meetings. If you require special assistance, 48-hour prior notification will
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an assisted listening device (ALD) for the hearing impaired, American Sign Language
interpreters, a reader during the meeting and/or large print agendas. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (714) 536-5227 for more
information
AGENDA February 16, 2021City Council/Public Financing
Authority
4:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, Delgleize
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION / CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3 Minute
Time Limit) - Anyone wishing to provide a comment on a Study Session or Closed Session item
may join Zoom Webinar ID 971 5413 0528 via computer device, or by calling (669) 900-6833 (see
agenda cover sheet for request to speak instructions). Individuals will be 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 speaker may have up to 3
minutes to speak; however, the time allowance may be reduced if warranted by the volume of
speakers
STUDY SESSION
21-1571.California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA)
presentation on the Statewide Community Infrastructure and
Workforce Housing Programs
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
21-1422.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Gov.
Code section 54956.9(d)(1).) Name of case: Kennedy Commission,
et al. v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2015-00801675.
21-1433.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Gov.
Code section 54956.9(d)(1).) Name of case: Wilson (Carrie) v. City of
Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No. 30-2019-01094238.
21-1444.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Gov.
Code section 54956.9(d)(1).) Name of case: Rodriguez (Christian A.)
v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No.:
30-2020-01131129.
Page 1 of 6
AGENDA February 16, 2021City Council/Public Financing
Authority
21-166*New CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION.
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of
Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Number of cases, one (1).
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, Delgleize
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.
21-1175.Marsha Rechsteiner from Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church
and member of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
21-0926.Mayor Carr to recognize American Heart Month during the month of
February 2021
21-1617.Mayor Carr to present the Mayor’s HB Excellence Award to
Catherine Lukehart, Homeless Outreach Coordinator, Huntington
Beach Police Department
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 Zoom Webinar ID 971 5413
0528 via computer device, or by calling (669) 900-6833 (see agenda cover sheet for request to
speak instructions). Individuals will be prompted to speak when the Clerk announces their name
or the last three digits of their phone number. Public comments will only be heard during this
portion of the agenda. Speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name.
Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes to speak; however, the time allowance may be reduced if
Page 2 of 6
AGENDA February 16, 2021City Council/Public Financing
Authority
warranted by the volume of speakers
COUNCIL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
21-1608.Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Update
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
21-1239.Presentation on the Safe and Sane Fireworks Stand Application and
Lottery Process for 2021
CONSENT CALENDAR
21-11610.Approve and Adopt Minutes
A)Approve and adopt the City Council special meeting minutes dated January 5, 2021;
and,
B)Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting
minutes dated February 1, 2021 , as written and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Recommended Action:
21-07211.Approve, accept, and authorize the appropriation of a donation in the
amount of $150,000 from the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public
Library
Approve, accept, and authorize the appropriation of $150,000 donation from the Friends
of the Huntington Beach Public Library during Fiscal Year 2020/21 for use to expand the
collection.
Recommended Action:
21-11112.Receive and file a status update on the 6th Cycle Regional Housing
Needs Assessment (RHNA) process
Receive and file the Regional Housing Needs Assessment process status update.
Recommended Action:
21-10713.Adopt Resolution No. 2021-09 authorizing the Director of Public
Works to request a project delay from the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the commencement of the Bolsa
Page 3 of 6
AGENDA February 16, 2021City Council/Public Financing
Authority
Chica Street/Valley View Street Corridor Project
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-09, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Authorizing a Request to Pursue a Project Delay from the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the Bolsa Chica Street/Valley View Street Corridor
Project - Project P Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program - Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program.”
Recommended Action:
21-04714.Authorize execution of a License Agreement with C3 DLG 414 Main
Street, LLC, for the 414 Main Street Mixed-Use Project located on the
east side of Main Street between Orange Avenue and Pecan Avenue
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and record the , “License Agreement
between the City of Huntington Beach and C3 DLG 414 Main Street, LLC , to Provide
Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping and Landscaping Improvements in the Public
Right-of-Way,” for the 414-424 Main Street mixed-use project (Attachment 1).
Recommended Action:
21-06715.Accept bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with
Alfaro Communication Construction, Inc., in the amount of $284,270
for the construction of fiber optic communications to Murdy Park, the
Joint Powers Training Facility and the Water Operations Facility,
CC-1593 and CC-1594
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Alfaro Communication
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $284,270; and ,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC HEARING
Anyone wishing to provide a comment on a Public Hearing item may join Zoom Webinar ID 971
5413 0528 via computer device, or by calling (669) 900-6833 (see agenda cover sheet for request to
speak instructions). Individuals will be 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 speaker may have up to 3 minutes to speak; however, the time
allowance may be reduced if warranted by the volume of speakers
21-07816.Appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development
Permit No. 20-013, and Special Permit No. 20-001 (714 Pacific Coast
Page 4 of 6
AGENDA February 16, 2021City Council/Public Financing
Authority
Highway Mixed Use)
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
A) Find the proposed project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines; and ,
B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development Permit No.
20-013, and Special Permit No. 20-001 with findings and conditions of approval
(Attachment No. 1).
Recommended Action:
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
21-10017.Consider an Extension of the Temporary Closure of the Second
Block of Main Street to Vehicular Traffic Through Labor Day
(September 6, 2021); Authorize Staff to Engage an Urban Design
Firm; and, Appoint the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and a City Council
Member to Serve on an Ad Hoc Downtown Urban Design Study
Committee
A) Authorize the City Manager to continue the temporary closure of the second block of
Main Street to vehicular traffic to accommodate outdoor dining and retail in the public
right-of-way through September 6, 2021; and,
B) Authorize staff to engage an Urban Design Firm; and,
C) Establish an Ad Hoc Downtown Urban Design Study Committee; and ,
D) Appoint the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and a City Council Member to the Ad Hoc
Committee.
Recommended Action:
21-12418.Year-End Audit results for the FY 2019/20 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) and FY 2020/21 Mid-Year Budget
Adjustments & Updates
A) Receive and File the FY 2019/20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; and,
B) Approve mid-year budget adjustments to the FY 2020/21 Revised Budget in the funds
and by the amounts contained in Attachment 1.
Recommended Action:
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Page 5 of 6
AGENDA February 16, 2021City Council/Public Financing
Authority
21-05219.Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4228 to amend Chapter 13.10
of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Prohibiting the Storage of
Personal Property on Public or Private Property
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4228, “An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending Chapter 13.10 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Prohibiting the
Storage of Personal Property on Public or Private Property.”
Recommended Action:
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is
Monday, March 1, 2021, at 4:00 PM in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington
Beach, California.
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
Page 6 of 6
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-157 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) presentation on the
Statewide Community Infrastructure and Workforce Housing Programs
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 1
powered by Legistar™8
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-142 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)
(1).) Name of case: Kennedy Commission, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.
30-2015-00801675.
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 1
powered by Legistar™9
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-143 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)
(1).) Name of case: Wilson (Carrie) v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No. 30-
2019-01094238.
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 1
powered by Legistar™10
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-144 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)
(1).) Name of case: Rodriguez (Christian A.) v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case
No.: 30-2020-01131129.
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 1
powered by Legistar™11
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-117 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Marsha Rechsteiner from Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church and member of the Greater
Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 1
powered by Legistar™12
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-092 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Mayor Carr to recognize American Heart Month during the month of February 2021
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 1
powered by Legistar™13
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-161 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Mayor Carr to present the Mayor’s HB Excellence Award to Catherine Lukehart, Homeless
Outreach Coordinator, Huntington Beach Police Department
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 1
powered by Legistar™14
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-160 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Update
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 1
powered by Legistar™15
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-123 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Presentation on the Safe and Sane Fireworks Stand Application and Lottery Process for 2021
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 1
powered by Legistar™16
Safe and Sane
Fireworks Stand Application
and Lottery Process
2021
17
2021 Fireworks Stand
Application/Lottery Process
Application Period: March 1 through March 31
Permits: The maximum number of permits that may
be issued during any one calendar year shall be
fifteen, with a maximum number of five permits
issued to qualified organizations in each of the
following categories:
Civic Organizations
High School
Youth Sports
18
2021 Fireworks Stand
Application/Lottery Process
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS (5):
•Organizations operating within the City whose sole
purpose is for civic betterment or charitable or
religious purposes to and for the citizens of Huntington
Beach –EXCLUDES high school extracurricular activities
or youth or adult sports groups
•Approved applications will be entered into a lottery
drawing held at the April 19 City Council meeting
19
2021 Fireworks Stand
Application/Lottery Process
HIGH SCHOOL (5):
•High schools operating within the City that agree to
use the proceeds for the benefit of valid student
extracurricular activities/sports shall be allowed to
submit one application
•Each public high school may be awarded one permit;
upon application receipt and approval, each high
school shall hold a lottery among its student clubs
and organizations, and can dedicate its stand to not
more than two groups
20
2021 Fireworks Stand
Application/Lottery Process
•Private high schools may each enter one
application; approved applications will be
entered into a lottery drawing held at the April
19 City Council meeting to award a fifth high
school permit
•If no private high schools apply, the four public
high schools will be entered into the lottery
drawing for the fifth high school permit
21
2021 Fireworks Stand
Application/Lottery Process
YOUTH SPORTS (5):
•Organizations operating within the City whose
main purpose is to benefit a valid youth sports
activity –EXCLUDES individual club or travel sports
teams, or high school extracurricular
activities/sports groups
•Approved applications will be entered into a
lottery drawing held at the April 19 City Council
meeting
22
2021 Fireworks Stand
Application/Lottery Process
•Prior to March 1, applicants successful in the
2020 application process will be notified by email
of the 2021 process; and,
•A public announcement regarding the 2021
application process will be posted to local social
media sites
23
2021 Fireworks Stand
Application/Lottery Process
•At the conclusion of the lottery drawing held on
April 19, representatives from the Fire Department
will contact successful applicants to explain what
happens next, and to distribute temporary fireworks
stand sales applications.
•For more information, visit these online resources:
Fireworks Information –2021
http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/fireworks/
HB Municipal Code Chapter 5.90 –Fireworks
24
Questions?
25
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-116 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
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 special meeting minutes of January 5, 2021, and the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes of February 1, 2021, require review and approval.
Financial Impact:
None.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and adopt the City Council special meeting minutes dated January 5, 2021; and,
B) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes dated
February 1, 2021, 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. January 5, 2021 CC special meeting minutes
2. February 1, 2021 CC/PFA regular meeting minutes
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 1
powered by Legistar™26
Minutes
Huntington Beach City Council
Strategic Planning Workshop
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
9:00 AM – Meeting Rooms C&D
Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue
Huntington Beach, California 92648
CALLED TO ORDER – 9:08 AM
ROLL CALL
Present: Kalmick, Ortiz (arrived 9:30 AM via Zoom), Carr, Posey (present until 11:40 AM),
Moser, and Delgleize
Absent: Peterson
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54, Councilmember Peterson requested and received no objections
to be absent.
Councilmember Kalmick made a motion to deny permission for Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz’s absence, and
Mayor Carr seconded the motion. The motion received no objections. However, at 9:30 AM, Mayor
Pro Tem Ortiz joined the meeting via Zoom.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by City Attorney Michael Gates
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda
Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown “Open Meetings” Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced communications
received by her office following distribution of the Council agenda packet:
Administrative Items #1 (21-001)
#1 (21-001) A PowerPoint presentation submitted by Pat West, Pat West LLC.
#1 (21-001) A PowerPoint presentation titled “City of Huntington Beach – City Council Strategic
Planning Workshop” submitted by Oliver Chi, City Manager
#1 (21-001) Five (5) email communications.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit Via Zoom)
Amory Hanson was called to speak, identifying himself as a candidate for City Council in 2022 and current
member of the Historic Resources Board. He stated his opinion that the number one goal Council should
consider is to transition away from virtual assembly that restricts the public’s right and ability to participate
in local government decisions.
Steven Shephard was called to speak, and stated his opinion that Council prioritize improving pedestrian
and bicyclist infrastructure to reduce congestion and increase public safety not only for children, but for all
residents who walk and cycle as means for transportation, exercise, and outdoor activity.
27
Strategic Planning Workshop
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2021 – Page 2
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
1. 21-001 Strategic Planning Workshop
Pat West, CEO Pat West LLC, opened the workshop by introducing members of the PW LLC team,
including Craig Beck, Isabelle Arvea, and Michelle Foster.
City Manager Oliver Chi introduced members of the City Council, elected officials and Department
Heads.
Mr. West presented a PowerPoint that included the following titled slides: Review of Workshop
Expectations, HB strong, There There, Free Speech Corner, Dog Friendly, Historic Buildings, Tall
Buildings, Tourism, Mixed Use: Residential / Retail, Small Business, Junior Lifeguard Program, Public
Art, Parks, Wetlands – Bolsa Ecological Reserve, Least Tern – Snowy Plover Sanctuary, Wildlife, and,
Conclusion.
Team Pat West, LLC distributed index cards to Councilmembers to notate priorities for the year for
collection later in the W orkshop.
At 10:17 am, City Manager Chi called for a 15-minute recess.
At 10:32 am, the Workshop resumed.
City Manager Chi presented a PowerPoint entitled City Council Strategic Planning Workshop -
Overview of Key City Issues that addressed the following topics: Review of Key Issues Facing City,
COVID-19 Response, City Budget / Fiscal Position, Homelessness Response Efforts, City-Facility
Capital Improvement Needs, Implement New Economic Development Strategy, Development / RHNA
Issues, Labor Relations, and Ongoing CIP Efforts.
Mr. Chi provided details into each key city issue:
COVID-19 Response Goals
• maintain public access to all City services
• keeping the workforce safe to ensure continued services
• economic recovery
figuring out how to distribute $650k in small business grants
continuation of OneHB micro grant program
evaluating programs such as the emergency Temporary Use Permit (TUP) Program
• vaccination process
with lack of direction from the Federal government, there is a need to work with the County
to vaccinate residents; the County’s goal is to vaccinate everyone in the County who wants
to be vaccinated by 4th of July (City staff will be needed to assist with this effort)
City Budget/ Fiscal Position
• The budget is balanced and there are $70M in General Fund reserves to help with the current
crisis; pension costs are a priority to be addressed, if nothing is done in the next four years,
costs will be in a deficit
Homelessness Response Efforts
28
Strategic Planning Workshop
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2021 – Page 3
• The Navigation Center is now operational, and there is a departmental approach for mobile
crisis response; the shelter is for targeted enforcement of keeping public areas accessible;
permanent supportive housing is the attainment goal
projects such as Jamboree housing - funding is needed for these types of projects and staff
is looking at inclusionary housing policies and the possibility of in-lieu fees
Councilmember Delgleize was acknowledged for being a champion on mental health crisis
response, and the need for mental health and substance abuse resources at the shelter is
ongoing
City-Facility Capital Improvement Needs
• The City has facility capital (approximately 1.75m sq. ft.)
Police Station (modernizing cost $25M)
Downtown Lake Fire Station (modernizing cost $3M)
Civic Center (modernizing cost $3M) - Sean Crumby is working on possible innovative Civic
Center development through Performance Guaranteed Facility (PGF) program which
designs, builds, finances and maintains a new grand civic plaza like Long Beach did
through a 40-year partnership
Economic Development / Development / RHNA
• Mr. Chi acknowledged Director of Community Development Ursula Luna-Reynosa for leading
to address these efforts on behalf of the City
• Several key development projects in the pipeline
Bella Terra has submitted preliminary plans to City
The 6th cycle of RHNA/Housing Element update begins in October and the City is required
to zone for an additional 13,000 housing units (an appeal is underway)
Labor Relations
• Six (6) of the nine (9) MOUs are expired, 1 (Fire) is set to expire soon; addressing this affects
the budget, but there is a need for MOU upgrades
Ongoing CIP Efforts
• Despite the pandemic, staff has been maintaining key improvement projects, the fiscal year
budget included $24.6M in capital enhancements such as the Edison Community Center,
Central Library Foundation restoration, Central Library/Park Public Art Project, etc.
• Updates to the Library Facility Master Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Other goals: water infrastructure, City fiber optic network expansion, etc.
Councilmember Kalmick and City Manager Chi discussed Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) pension
debt.
Craig Beck (Pat West, LLC) transitioned discussion to the priorities notated by Councilmembers on the
index cards provided earlier, and set the goal of the exercise to recognize the priorities of the Council,
and how they can fit within the key issues for City management.
Michelle Foster (Pat West, LLC) specified the discussion would help align with distribution of
resources.
29
Strategic Planning Workshop
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2021 – Page 4
Mr. Beck read priorities notated by Councilmembers:
• Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers
• New development
• Infrastructure
• Community participation
• Cannabis
• Homelessness
• Citywide broadband
• Beach Boulevard
• Opening small businesses safely
• Opening City Hall safely
• COVID-19
The priorities were condensed into five categories:
• Community Engagement
• Homelessness
• Economic Development & Housing
• Infrastructure (including parks)
• COVID-19
Mr. Beck addressed the COVID-19 response priority by asking, “How does the City look at COVID-19
response?,” … “Are the priorities only within protecting small businesses and getting a vaccination
plan?,” … “Is COVID-19 going to remain a priority for the entire year?”
Councilmember Delgleize specified that all aspects of City services need to be covered when
addressing COVID-19 as a priority, and discussed ramping up homeless shelter services, including
COVID-19 vaccinations and public education about shelter responsibilities.
Mayor Carr spoke to COVID-19 response and to programs that the community needs to be aware of
through the website, Town Hall meetings, and educational media on television. She discussed
information on available grant funds, vaccination plans, economic recovery, local business outreach,
and partnership with local hospitals/Chamber of Commerce for sharing of accurate information.
Councilmember Kalmick spoke to public participation and public information across the board,
explaining to residents the purpose of City plans, implementing reverse 911, mass texting and utility
inserts.
Ms. Foster and Councilmember Kalmick discussed how to identify public information and participation
goals, and move forward. Councilmember Kalmick voiced concerns that the City is behind on
conversations of importance, and called for focus on advance planning, i.e., having conversations
early (6-8 months) on items that are coming, and addressed repetitive messaging.
Councilmember Moser spoke to information spreading for all: seniors, those who do not receive
information via text or internet, repetitive messaging, reiterating information in various formats, quick
via use of graphics; also, using the City Call Center to collect feedback from the community on
information that has already been put out.
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz spoke to critical need in assisting small businesses with a lack of income due to
COVID-19, questioning how to economically recover and stop the closure of 10- to 20-year-old
30
Strategic Planning Workshop
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2021 – Page 5
businesses, the surge in homelessness, reiterating the message to stay at home if you are sick, and
getting a vaccine.
Mr. Beck acknowledged the recurring theme of information dissemination and community
engagement, questioning how to create a uniform message on effects and City services, how to tie
these into Council priorities, and what ideas and setbacks the City look to. Mr. Beck asked for Council
feedback on the following:
• Homelessness is a national problem
• COVID-19 is affecting homelessness
• How can the City support small businesses? (street closures, parklets, jobs/business
programs)
• With RHNA, how is the need going to be addressed? ADUs? Housing Element? What do these
policies mean to economic development?
• Housing creation will affect economic opportunity
• Who you house should work in the City
• Do municipalities provide broadband? Do they collaborate? How do they create lower cost
access to broadband? Is the infrastructure there?
Councilmember Posey acknowledged that economic development and housing go hand-in-hand, and
identified a goal for the City to revisit each master plan on a quarterly basis. He stated his opinion that
redevelopment can help address many issues, and the Council needs to be courageous towards the
community that vocalize against it. He shared points in time for specific Council actions: Zoning
overlays 2006-2010 impacting Beach Boulevard; opportunity to redevelop 1960-1970 strip malls; and,
Huntington Beach being the only coastal City that does not have development on the sand, suggesting
that if mid-rise development on the sand were to occur, infrastructure priorities could be addressed.
He also reminded Council of past conversations on leveraging economic development to generate
revenue.
Councilmember Delgleize voiced concerns about the community’s lack of information even with their
active engagement on social media. She concurred with prioritizing economic development, recalling
the Beach/Edinger Corridor Specific plan with community engagement through meetings, and its
positive impacts on blight. She described information dissemination as critical to activate resident
participation, even without a consensus. She also acknowledged Park funding as a low, but vital
amenity.
Ms. Foster discussed how communities are built to change but may result in community tension, how
adaptation is needed, and that embracing change is key.
Mayor Carr acknowledged the five priorities, but with an overarching need for keeping the budget in
mind (fiscal stability).
Ms. Foster reminded Council that unfunded priorities reoccur as priorities, and Councilmember
Kalmick requested a list of 2019 priorities for reference.
Councilmember Posey concurred with creating fiscally stable priorities, and reminded the Council of
consultants hired by the City to develop plans that have come up short on provided updates to the
Council. Speaking specifically to incoming Councilmembers on the purpose of these workshops, he
recognized these exercises could be helpful to set political agenda and priorities.
Mr. Beck reiterated Fiscal Stability as the overarching Council priority.
31
Strategic Planning Workshop
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2021 – Page 6
Mayor Carr called on, and Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz confirmed his agreement with the priorities as
presented.
At 11:36 a.m., Mr. Chi called for a 30-minute lunch break. Mr. Beck requested that during the break,
Council consider actions to move forward, and opportunities for improvement and success.
At 12:22 p.m., the W orkshop resumed.
Mr. West reminded the Councilmembers of the “super powers” they have at setting policy and
direction for the City Manager:
• The City is a good size; it’s manageable, and when cities are larger, issues arise
• Innovation is possible when creating policy to assist the constituency
constituency and outreach; different levels of outreach needed to address all residents
What drives community engagement? Wealth? Income? Diversity? Education?
Isabel Arvea (Pat West, LLC) explained the meaning of community engagement, and different
methods of communication:
• Community engagement is about information spreading and call to action
• Different neighborhoods need different methods of information sources (mailers, postcards, e-
mail blasts, calls, texts, door-to-door engagement)
Mr. West emphasized the need for the City Manager to immediately inform Council of big-ticket items
to facilitate the decision-making process and obtain community buy-in from constituents.
Mr. West continued discussion on how Council direction can have an impact on the City’s
management team:
• Council votes set a “vibe”
• How direction is met, and an interdepartmental approach taken to address requests and
motions made
• How deadlines are set
• Uncertainty on Council direction to be clarified by the City Manager
Mr. Chi showed the 2019 priorities list requested by Councilmember Kalmick before the break:
• 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
Mr. Beck initiated a conversation on community engagement and using it to bring priorities forward
and to fruition. Ms. Foster verified with the Council that everyone agrees on what community
engagement means.
Mayor Carr identified ways to engage with the community and ensure there is a call to action (text
message structures, phone calls, HBTV Channel 3, MyHB service request app, public service
announcements (PSAs), YouTube, word of mouth).
Ms. Foster suggested volunteer groups and non-profit partnerships.
Councilmember Moser concurred with Mayor Carr and Ms. Foster, and spoke to the idea of community
32
Strategic Planning Workshop
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2021 – Page 7
mapping and using residents as assets: How can residents be helpful and have a select group that
can serve as a clearing-house of information? How do we ensure we are using the preferred ways of
community engagement?
Mr. Beck asked Council to provide an example of community engagement gone well.
Councilmember Kalmick stated his opinion that there are no good examples to share.
Councilmember Delgleize referred to OCTA’s feedback numbers, which in her opinion are great.
Councilmember Kalmick recognized that information shared directly by the Council ahead of time is
helpful, and that Mr. Chi’s newsletter is rich in information and very resourceful.
Mr. Beck requested that Council consider how to leverage current resources; Ms. Foster reminded
everyone of the Fiscal Stability theme.
Councilmember Kalmick spoke to small business roundtables; engaging different stakeholders so
there is a variety of residents engaging.
Ms. Foster initiated a conversation on establishing partnerships.
Councilmember Delgleize pointed to the CERT program as a potential partner, and emphasized the
need to apply what works to current resources already assisting in engagement.
Councilmember Moser spoke again to community mapping and the creation of a structure that would
allow the City to speak in unison and create access points everyone can refer too.
Councilmember Delgleize recognized members of the community who engage in, and graduate from,
community leadership programs.
Ms. Arvea spoke to organic community engagement and provided the following points:
• Community mapping helps give residents a sense of identity and community empowerment
• An empowered community is engaged, and will serve as the biggest advocate for two-way
communication with the Council
• The community that is empowered can be your biggest supporter when trying to push an idea
forward
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz called for timely and consistent updates on the MyHB app, and in his opinion,
social media is not always effective.
Mr. Beck highlighted the community engagement theme as:
• Community engagement can be improved
• Community engagement functions two ways
• Community engagement has gaps … what are they?
• What is working?
• When engaging with the community, flexibility is needed; feedback will be given; feedback
should influence decision making
• It is okay to change positions on policy, based on what the community is providing back as
insight?
33
Strategic Planning Workshop
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2021 – Page 8
Councilmember Kalmick suggested that the structure and appointment process for City board,
commission, and ad-hoc committees be reviewed; questioned consolidation and perhaps formation of
an Ethics Commission. He also recognized the political advantages of appointment.
Councilmember Kalmick discussed social media and questioned if a formal policy is in place, and how
the Council can present one voice in an official capacity.
Councilmember Kalmick shifted discussion to community engagement during a campaign, how to
keep outside interests out, campaign finance law and contribution limits, and possible update of the
City’s policy on ethics.
Councilmember Kalmick emphasized his communication goal as timely, accurate, direct; in a manner
where the community feels like they can trust their governmental body to be an information distributor.
Mr. Beck began a conversation on formal versus informal communication.
Councilmember Moser stated that the City’s website be considered a timely information producer that
residents rely on at all times. She shared her sense community division, and spoke of opportunities to
change how the community speaks to each other through community dialogue, and intercommunity
conversations that may help heal the divides.
Ms. Foster briefly spoke to conversation versus online chatter, and Mr. Beck acknowledged that social
media dialogue needs structure.
Mr. Beck shared views on the “charm of the elected,” sharing his opinion that elected officials having
the ability to “work the room” and be instinctual in engaging and diffusing upset residents.
Councilmember Kalmick addressed communication flow with people who do business with the City
(subcontractors, project developers, etc.), and how conversation can lead to local hire. He also
questioned the need to review the City Charter.
Mr. Beck transitioned to homelessness, and questioned the biggest success of opening the Navigation
Center.
Councilmember Delgleize spoke to time and process, and how the community was able to see first-
hand the slow progression of a government project. She also recognized the importance of innovation
and partnerships with other entities to accomplish project goals.
Mayor Carr commended the community for their participation, acceptance, and engagement. She
stressed the need to educate everyone on the roots and causes of homelessness, identifying
preventative measures, and understanding how mental health and substance abuse tie into the
homelessness topic. She pointed to the City’s position on sober-home living facilities, support for the
Be Well OC Program, engaging with partners such as the business community and Chamber of
Commerce, and recognizing who is on the front line witnessing homelessness.
Councilmember Moser acknowledged the road to accomplishment of the Navigation Center, and
placed emphasis on getting the questions on the logistics answered. She discussed the purpose of
the Navigation Center, the length of time people are housed, attainment of benefits, success metrics,
34
Strategic Planning Workshop
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2021 – Page 9
its root issues, opportunities for partnership, and advocacy for continued funding.
Councilmember Delgleize recognized the need for cities be their own individual advocates.
Councilmember Moser recognized the need for continued efforts for improvement.
Ms. Foster shared about metrics, and her opinion that unmeasured plans go nowhere.
Mr. Ortiz shared his impression of issues with the Navigation Center, including a need for computers
and Wi-Fi access for job searches, educating the homeless population about Center structure and
resources, and how to attract the homeless to enter the center.
Ms. Foster shared that data helps establish a continuum.
Councilmember Kalmick questioned efforts to aiding the homeless into the center. Mr. Chi spoke to
the legal constraints and planned enforcement efforts, court-ordered assistance, loitering enforcement,
targeted enforcement, and interdepartmental approach.
Councilmember Kalmick inquired, and Mr. Chi confirmed that internet access is available at the
navigation center, and also identified receipt of donations.
Councilmember Kalmick requested, and Mr. Chi agreed to provide community updates regarding
homeless encampments and enforcement mechanisms.
Councilmember Ortiz inquired about ways to improve the experience for families and children at the
Navigation Center. Mr. Chi spoke to the policies in place, reminding Council that it is not a walk-up
center, i.e., by referral only to reduce foot traffic that would concern the neighboring residents. He
continued that despite this, it is a low-barrier access center with the only requirement being a
Huntington Beach transient, and as many clients are mentally ill, homeless families with children are
not serviced at the Center, but instead are referred to other local resources.
In response to Mayor Carr’s inquiry homeless encampments activity, Police Chief Harvey provided
targeted enforcement and statistical data:
• Four case managers assigned
• Since 2015, more than 10,000 contacts with homeless individuals have occurred (many are
repeat contacts - not atypical)
• Numerous individual contacts are required for people to accept services
• Most classified as chronically homeless in the City have been contacted
• Services are offered on-camera
• There is an enforcement operation scheduled for early Friday morning (camping, loitering,
sidewalk blocking)
• Enforcement can only occur when beds are available
• Enforcement provides opportunity for individuals to seek resources
• The department must follow through on enforcement when services are declined in order for
the tone to be set
• The goal is to ensure that public spaces are available for the community to access
• COVID-19 screening for new clients has been innovative
• Appointment availability has increased in a safely-timed manner
35
Strategic Planning Workshop
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2021 – Page 10
Mr. Beck transitioned discussion to Economic Development & Housing.
Councilmember Kalmick spoke to ensuring that residents are able to be part of the workforce in the
City, especially since the number of RHNA housing units required by the City is increasing. He
stressed the importance for Council to understand the methodology behind the requirements RHNA
calls for in order to work together to access State funding. He discussed revenue sources,
questioning policy relating to cannabis, how to attract businesses the City wants, micro business
communities, a city concert venue, the utility tax and solar industry, and how City alignment of these
revenue sources compares with other cities.
Councilmember Delgleize provided thoughts on development, questioning that with over 700
underperforming strip smalls, is the City in a position to incentivize redevelopment? She also
discussed correlation between bringing new business, new development, and economic opportunity
into the City. She recognized Goldenwest College’s efforts to train certain market employees, and
wondered about how to share this information with employers. She also questioned the availability of
CARES Act funding for existing businesses, and discussed business retention and community support
for businesses.
Mr. Beck stated that infrastructure is the building block of economic development, and asked Council
to look at housing and economic development as a collective:
• How can the dollars generated help meet Council priorities (fiscal stability)?
• Housing as an indirect tool of development
• Zoning and land use affect property values
• How do opportunities diversify?
• How do ideas receive support through infrastructure?
• How do you support people, cars, and bicyclists?
Mayor Carr challenged the Council to think big about how to collectively attract new businesses:
• Revitalizing corridors
• Business incubators
• What is the next wave of business the City can take advantage of?
• How can the City attract the talent of graduates from three (3) universities close in proximity?
Mayor Carr reiterated the Council’s role as decision makers that clear opportunities for growth, and
questioned how does the City engage with the State to ask for assistance in meeting its goals?
• The City entity does not have to build, but can encourage those that want to build to do so
through policy
o how can middle-class housing be addressed?
o how can the City be supportive of housing for seniors or veterans?
• Opportunity for cannabis revenue
Councilmember Moser spoke to environmental and climate sustainability goals and the need to
explore eco-friendly opportunities.
Councilmember Kalmick spoke to zoning opportunities for economic and climate sustainability.
Councilmember Delgleize spoke to the success of working partnerships within the County, citing
Springfield Housing as an example.
36
Strategic Planning Workshop
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2021 – Page 11
Mr. Beck concurred with opportunities for partnerships, and questioned the City’s use of current assets
for partnerships and public-private partnerships (P3s).
Mayor Carr asked about Long Beach Measure A and Blue Line funding, and Mr. Beck clarified there is
no correlation.
Councilmember Kalmick spoke to the lack of broadband access in certain areas (digital divide); smart
cities partnership and opportunities for the transportation sector; access in public facilities; and, AB34.
Mr. Beck called attention to the infrastructure improvement plan.
Mayor Carr called for strategizing on tourism and the hospitality industry, ridesharing, and expanding
the touristic experience beyond downtown.
Councilmember Moser spoke to park development and funding; strategizing in-lieu fees; activating the
volunteer community; irrigation improvements; reforesting; plants; installing trash receptacles;
resurfacing; and continued research efforts on grant funding.
Mr. Beck transitioned discussion to COVID-19 response:
• Where will the City will be in 6 months to a year?
• How will the City continue to spread information?
• Is there a data pipeline?
• Access to testing?
• Access to vaccines?
Mayor Carr opined that the City has done more work around COVID-19 than most cities, and informed
Council that a Town Hall series on vaccines in the works. She stated it is imperative for the City to be
a source of reliable information, called for continuous support for small businesses, continued
conversation on rent moratorium, and stewards for the City, called for the Council to be a beacon of
example by washing hands, staying home, and wearing a mask.
Mr. Beck suggested the Council remember they have the opportunity to flex codes and regulations for
allowing business operations in accordance with the Governor’s mandate.
Mr. Ortiz emphasized need to assist small businesses with opening back up.
Mr. Beck reminded the Council to keep in mind budget and resources when discussing and planning
for priorities, and rely on the City Manager and staff to provide feedback on Council focus and
direction.
Mr. West welcomed questions before turning to Mr. Chi for closing remarks.
Mr. Chi informed Council that a follow-up report will come, and emphasized that the W orkshop helps
the team understand Council focus and priorities.
Mayor Carr asked for closing comments by Council. Receiving none, the Workshop was adjourned at
2:51 PM to the next regular meeting of January 19, 2021.
37
Strategic Planning Workshop
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2021 – Page 12
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
___________________________________
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
ATTEST:
________________________
City Clerk
_______________________________
Mayor
38
Minutes
City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, February 1, 2021
6:00 PM — Virtual Meeting
Huntington Beach, California 92648
A video recording of the 6:00 PM portion of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas/
5:00 PM — VIRTUAL ZOOM WEBINAR LOCATION
CALLED TO ORDER — 5:08 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(Received After Agenda Distribution) — None
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3 Minute Time Limit) - None
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION — 5:11 PM
A motion was made by Carr, second Delgleize to recess to Closed Session for Items 2 - 4, plus New
Item *21-108. With no objections, the motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
1. 21-104 Mayor Carr announced: Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, the City Council
takes this opportunity to publicly introduce and identify designated
representatives: Oliver Chi, City Manager, and Travis Hopkins, Assistant City
Manager, who will be participating in today’s Closed Session discussions regarding
labor negotiations with: Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT) and
Management Employees’ Organization (MEO).
CLOSED SESSION
2. 21-086 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of
Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Number
of cases, one (1) - Appeal of Southern California Association of Governments
39
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 2 of 20
(SCAG) Final Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Methodology for the
Sixth Housing Element Cycle.
3. 21-087 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case: Brewster (Terri Lynn) v. City of
Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2020-01160094.
4. 21-088 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency
designated representatives: Oliver Chi, City Manager and Travis Hopkins,
Assistant City Manager. Employee Organizations: Huntington Beach Municipal
Teamsters (HBMT) and Management Employees’ Organization (MEO).
*New 21-108 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- Name of case: City of Huntington Beach v.
(Added 1/29/21) State of California, et al; OCSC Case No. 30-2019-01044945
6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING — 6:21 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz
INVOCATION
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation, the City does not intend to proselytize or advance any faith or
belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation.
5. 21-103 Janet Ewell, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Member of the Greater
Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY — City Attorney Gates announced that in the case
of City of Huntington Beach v. State of California, OCSC Case No. 30-2019-01044945; regarding the
City's challenge to recent new housing laws known as SB 35, SB1333, SB 166, and AB 101; was
brought before City Council in Closed Session. A Motion to Appeal last week’s adverse court ruling failed
by a vote of 2-5 (Kalmick, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize – No).
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
6. 21-090 Mayor Carr recognized Black History Month throughout the month of February 2021
Mayor Carr announced that each year the U. S. celebrates February as Black History Month to honor the
historical achievements of African-American leaders who have introduced bold ideas that have improved
our communities and enriched our culture. Mayor Carr described this as a time to acknowledge local
leaders who bring awareness of African-American culture and diversity, and introduced Vashia Rhone,
Chair, Human Relations Task Force, who described some of the ways diversity is celebrated in
40
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 3 of 20
Huntington Beach through education and understanding via a video, and announced the Cultural Cinema
Showcase: Black History Month which runs from February 5th – 7th, with the Q & A Panel on February
7th at 2:30 PM online. Mayor Carr presented a Proclamation to recognize the Human Relations Task
Force, and Ms. Rhone thanked the Council for the recognition and honor.
7. 21-091 Mayor Carr presented information about the City’s various Town Hall Series on
topics including COVID-19, Community Choice Energy, and Homelessness
Mayor Carr presented a PowerPoint communication titled Virtual Town Hall Series, with slides entitled
Candid Conversations About COVID-19 (2), COVID-19 en Español, HB Homeless Solutions, HB
Community Choice Energy, Central Park Public Art and HBTV, and described the on-going effort to keep
residents informed and engaged.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet:
City Manager’s Report
#9 (21-094) Two (2) email communications regarding COVID-19.
Consent Calendar
#12 (21-042) Inter-Department Memo submitted by Robin Estanislau, City Clerk, regarding the
clarification of an error on the January 19, 2021 regular meeting minutes.
#14 (21-101) Letter of support for the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband
Benefit Program submitted by Mayor Kim Carr.
#14 (21-101) Three (3) email communications regarding the City’s involvement in state and national
politics.
#15 (21-099) One (1) email communication regarding reduced parking requirements.
#20 (21-076) One (1) email communication regarding Magnolia Tank Farm.
Administrative Items
#21 (21-085) Forty (40) email communications received regarding the City’s membership in the Orange
County Power Authority (OCPA), Community Choice Energy (CCE) Joint Power Authority
(JPA).
Councilmember Items
#23 (21-102) Four hundred seventy-two (472) MyHB comments and email communications received by
2:00pm regarding the proposed No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz.
*Comments received after the 2:00pm deadline will be made part of the record on Tuesday, February 2,
2021.
41
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 4 of 20
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) — 58 Speakers via Zoom
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.
Caller #436, Dave, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his opposition to
Councilmember Item No. 23 for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(00:32:00)
Gina Clayton-Tarvin, long-time resident of Huntington Beach and Clerk, Ocean View School District
Board of Trustees, was called to speak and described the successful effort to provide safe in-classroom
teaching, and provided her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 for consideration of a No Confidence
Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (00:35:37)
Eva Weisz was called to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (00:38:59)
Debbi Parrott was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (00:42:23)
Carol, a healthcare worker at an Orange County hospital, was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(00:44:05)
Cherie Schenck, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(00:47:19)
Mira Dermendjieva, a resident of Huntington Beach and Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, was called to
speak and stated support for Councilmember Item No. 23 for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (00:49:58)
David Martin was called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (00:53:20)
Russ Neal, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his opposition to
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(00:56:33)
Lisa Marquise, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(00:57:52)
Claire Ambrosio, a resident of Huntington Beach, and an attorney with an LLM degree in Healthcare, was
called to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a
No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:01:13)
Katie, a life-long resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(01:03:32)
42
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 5 of 20
Spencer Kelly, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(01:06:43)
James Michalski, a 25-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his opposition
to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem
Ortiz. (01:08:48)
Nick Taurus was called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:12:03)
B Sansone was called to speak, but the speaker identified as Ms. Myers, a resident of Huntington Beach,
stated her support for Administrative Item No. 21 (21-085), Option A, to maintain membership in the
Orange County Power Authority Community Choice Energy Joint Power Authority. (01:13:51)
Bethany Webb, a 40-year resident of Huntington Beach and Founding Member of Huntington Beach
Huddle, was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:15:36)
Justin Frazier, a veteran and Black Lives Matter activist, was called to speak and stated his support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(01:18:47)
Frank Zappia, a 35-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his opposition to
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(01:21:33)
Eli Pascal, a 6-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(01:24:58)
Megan Merid, a Huntington Beach homeowner, was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(01:27:59)
Libby Frolichman was called to speak and stated her support for Administrative Item No. 21 (21-085),
Option A, to maintain membership in the Orange County Power Authority Community Choice Energy
Joint Power Authority, and support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No
Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:30:06)
Bee Nicole, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(01:32:33)
Gail Bryson, was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:34:34)
43
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 6 of 20
Jaimie Moore, an educator living in Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her support for
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(01:36:02)
Dave Sullivan, 54-year resident of Huntington Beach and former Mayor and City Councilmember, was
called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a
No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:38:22)
Caller #260, Michelle Laughlin, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her
concerns regarding illegal street racing and exhaust systems, which impact parts of Huntington Beach
and create very unsafe situations, and asked that City Council share the plan of action to address these
issues. (01:41:42)
Caroline Winnik was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:43:23)
Caller #876, Kimo Gandal, a resident of Huntington Beach and Chairman Emeritus, College Republicans
at UCI, was called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:45:34)
Tim Geddes, a 30-year plus resident of Huntington Beach and high school teacher, was called to speak
and stated his support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence
Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:48:52)
Daniel Pankratz was called to speak and stated his support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:51:09)
John, a 22-year Army Ranger veteran who moved to California in 2012, was called to speak and stated
his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:52:43)
Hoiyin Ip, Sierra Club Member, was called to speak and stated her support for Administrative Item No. 21
(21-085), Option A, to maintain membership in the Orange County Power Authority Community Choice
Energy Joint Power Authority. (01:55:56)
Caller #133, Amory Hanson, a City Council Candidate in 2022 and member of the Historic Resources
Board, was called to speak and stated his support for Councilmember Item No. 22 (21-096) regarding a
temporary ordinance that limits fees paid by restaurants to third-party delivery services during the
COVID-19 pandemic. (01:57:16)
Steve was called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (01:58:45)
Caller #870, Joseph, was called to speak and stated his support for Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, and shared his
opinions regarding some of the comments made by previous callers. (02:00:31)
Ann, a microbiologist and 54-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her
opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor
Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:02:28)
44
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 7 of 20
Bob Norland, businessman and life-long resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated
his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:04:26)
Ms J, a resident for about 10 years, was called to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember
Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:05:56)
Eric Silkenson was called to speak and stated his interest in being involved in an effort to replace a great
Huntington Beach landmark, the tree at Main Street and Utica Avenue which came down in the recent
storm, and suggested possible ideas for a replacement. (02:08:36)
Caller #616, Kim, a 14-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her opposition
to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem
Ortiz. (02:11:06)
Caller #196 was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:13:32)
Denise Rede was called to speak and stated that her significant other, Brad Rede, a 32-year resident
and veteran, would share comments on their behalf. Unfortunately, their phone connect lost sound.
(02:17:09)
Anne Elizabeth was called to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102)
for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:18:23)
Sarah was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. She also stated support for Mr.
Silkenson's previous suggestions to replace the tree that was recently uprooted at Main Street and Utica
Avenue. (02:22:03)
Caller #598, Susan, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her opposition to
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(02:23:37)
Call-In User #1, Miriam, a 21-year+ resident and homeowner in Huntington Beach, was called to speak
and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence
Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:26:34)
Scott Rothert, life-long resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and requested that
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz
be tabled until Councilmembers make an honest effort to resolve their differences and stand behind their
unanimous decision to appoint Mr. Ortiz as Mayor Pro Tem in December 2020. (02:29:39)
Caller #294, Tia, was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:32:14)
45
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 8 of 20
Caller #171, Steve, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his support for Mayor
Pro Tem Ortiz, and encouraged the Council to resolve their issues and focus on serving and seeking
solutions rather than causing further division. (02:36:17)
Barbara Klein was called to speak and requested that Council conduct safe, in-person vs. virtual
meetings, and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No
Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:37:21)
Caller #460, Casey McKeon, was called to speak and stated his support for Administrative Item No. 21
(21-085), Option B, to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority, and direct staff to complete all
requisite documents necessary to terminate our participation in the CCE JPA. Mr. McKeon also stated
opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor
Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:40:50)
Jose Trinidad Castaneda was called to speak and stated his support for Administrative Item No. 21 (21-
085), Option A, to maintain membership in the Orange County Power Authority Community Choice
Energy Joint Power Authority. (02:44:07)
Liberty Belle was called to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:44:32)
Becky Ettinger, a homeowner in Huntington Beach, a Registered Nurse, and Professor of Nursing with
degrees in Community Health, was called to speak and stated her support for Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, and
thanked all the Councilmembers for serving. (02:45:16)
Courtney S. was called to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:48:13)
Martha, a 30-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her opposition to
Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
(02:50:29)
Ayn Craciun, OC Clean Power Community Group Volunteer, was called to speak and stated her support
for Administrative Item No. 21 (21-085), Option A, to maintain membership in the Orange County Power
Authority Community Choice Energy Joint Power Authority. (02:53:15)
Galaxy A21 was called to speak and stated his opposition to Councilmember Item No. 23 (21-102) for
consideration of a No Confidence Vote in Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz. (02:54:53)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE — APPOINTMENTS — LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Kalmick reported attending an Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) meeting where
mainly administrative tasks were addressed. He also attended an Orange County Sanitation District
(OCSD) meeting for discussions on expansion of the groundwater replenishment system, met with Curt
Pringle & Associates on a potential project in Huntington Beach, attended an Orange County Council of
Governments (OCCOG) meeting as well as an audio meeting of the Brookfield Town Home project.
46
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 9 of 20
Councilmember Delgleize announced her appointment of Stacy Taylor to the Citizens Infrastructure
Advisory Board (CIAB).
Councilmember Posey reported that Orange County Vector Control is looking for a new headquarters
building and has evaluated one building.
Councilmember Peterson thanked Dick Theil who recently retired from the Community Services
Commission after six years of service, and announced Pat Burns as his new appointee.
Councilmember Moser reported also attending the Brookfield Town Home project meeting, as well as the
virtual Town Hall meeting with the Brookfield community, a meeting of the Greater Huntington Beach
Interfaith Council, and a meeting of the Human Relations Task Force.
Mayor Carr reported attending a meeting of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), a
Communications meeting to discuss a new logo for HBTV and to consider additional programming
options, a meeting of the Mobile Home Advisory Board, as well as Orange County Council of
Governments (OCCOG) Board meeting where it was noted that Governor Newsom has budgeted $4M –
$5M for a Housing Accountability Unit to monitor City Council and board meetings to ensure that cities
and counties are meeting their housing production requirements.
8. 21-083 Approved Amendment to the 2021 Council Liaison List
Mayor Carr made a motion to approve the amendment to the 2021 Council Liaison List to make
Councilmember Posey the Primary and herself as the Alternate for the Orange County Council of
Governments (OCCOG).
The City Clerk called for objections. Seeing none, the motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: None
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
9. 21-094 Update of the City COVID-19 Response Plan and Vaccination Update
City Manager Oliver Chi and Fire Chief Scott Haberle presented a PowerPoint communication entitled
COVID-19 Update with slides titled: COVID-19 Situational Overview, Widespread Tier Restrictions, US
Totals, 7-Day Average Lines, California, Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19, Change is
Hospitalizations, Orange County (3), Huntington Beach, Summary, Situation for Orange County, Orange
County ICU Status, HBFD EMS Response Impacts, Orange County Vaccination Status, Current Vaccine
Eligibility, and Vaccine Registration.
10. 21-098 Downtown Outdoor Dinning Program Update
City Manager Chi presented a PowerPoint that included slides titled Downtown Dining - Adjustment in
Hours, and Questions?
Councilmember Posey thanked City Manager Chi and Police Chief Haberle for working with the
Downtown business owners to extend the hours of operation.
47
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 10 of 20
Councilmember Moser expressed her concerns about elderly community members who may not be
mobile and therefore unable to easily get to a vaccination site, or those without an email address to even
set up an appointment. City Manager Chi shared that the County is coordinating volunteer opportunities
through registration at oneoc.org for people wanting to assist with these types of situations. He also
reminded everyone that vaccine supply is currently not available to meet the demand throughout the
State, and there will be an effort as vaccine supply increases to make vaccines available through local
clinics, doctor offices, and targeted outreaches to the most impacted communities.
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT
11. 21-051 Received and Filed the City Treasurer’s December 2020 Quarterly Investment
Summary Report
City Treasurer Backstrom presented a PowerPoint communication entitled: Quarterly Investment Report
with slides titled Economic and Market Overview, Interest Rates - U.S. Treasury Rates, Portfolio
Summary, Investments by Type, Monthly Activity - Quarterly Activity, Portfolio Earnings, Selected
Investment Policy Compliance Requirements, and Summary.
A motion was made by Moser, second Delgleize to receive and file the City Treasurer's Quarterly
Investment Report for December 2020, pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of
Huntington Beach.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kalmick pulled Consent Calendar #14, and Councilmember Peterson pulled Items #15
and #20 for further discussion.
12. 21-042 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Delgleize, second Posey to approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes dated January 19, 2021, as written and on file in the office of the City
Clerk as amended by Supplemental Communication.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: None
13. 21-063 Adopted Resolution No. 2021-08 approving the 2021 Investment Policy
A motion was made by Delgleize, second Posey to adopt Resolution No. 2021-08, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Statement of Investment Policy 2021."
48
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 11 of 20
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: None
14. 21-101 Approved positions on Local, State and Federal Issues, as recommended by the
City Council Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
Councilmember Kalmick pulled this item to thank staff and note his support for the Federal
Communications Commission's Emergency Broadband Benefit Program for low-income people to
subsidize their internet connection fees and purchase of network equipment.
Councilmember Posey shared his opinion that approval of Item A), Resolution No. 2021-11 requires
responsibility for exercising local control. He further stated his support for Item C) because it includes an
exemption for tourism.
Councilmember Peterson stated his opposition to Item C) because local technology currently uses safe
horizontal drilling from on-shore.
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to adopt Resolution No. 2021-11, "A Resolution Expressing
Support for Actions that will Further Strengthen Local Governance and Authority Over Housing-Related
Issues in Huntington Beach"; and/or approve a letter of support for the Federal Communications
Commission's Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: None
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to approve a letter in opposition to oil and gas drilling off
Southern California coast through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's National Outer
Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Kalmick, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: Peterson, Ortiz
15. 21-099 Adopted the 2021 City Council Work Plan
Councilmember Peterson stated he is against some of the objectives, and therefore will not support the
item now but will address specific concerns when items return to Council. City Manager Chi clarified that
approving this item does not approve the objectives, and stated they will return to Council as either
Councilmember or Administrative items for individual consideration
Mayor Carr stated that the Strategic Planning objectives is a wish list of directives for top priority, and the
objectives will be returning as Councilmember Items.
49
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 12 of 20
Councilmember Posey stated that the Strategic Planning Workshop provides an opportunity to meet and
bond with staff members.
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to adopt the 2021 City Council Work Plan.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: Peterson
16. 21-089 Approved the COVID-19 Small Business Micro Grant Program
A motion was made by Delgleize, second Posey to approve the COVID-19 Small Business Micro Grant
Program.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: None
17. 21-056 Approved Agreement for Professional Engineering and Environmental Consulting
Services between the City of Huntington Beach and Moffatt & Nichol for the
Davenport Bridge Project in Huntington Harbour
A motion was made by Delgleize, second Posey to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Agreement for Professional Engineering and Environmental Consulting Services between
the City of Huntington Beach and Moffatt & Nichol in the amount of $487,314.70.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: None
18. 21-061 Approved 3–Year Professional Services Contracts for As-Needed Environmental
Engineering Services with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., Environmental Engineering
Contracting, Inc. (EEC Environmental), Huitt-Zollars, Inc., and CWE
A motion was made by Delgleize, second Posey to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a 3–year (with optional 1 year extension), not-to-exceed $600,000 Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for As-Needed
Environmental Engineering Services; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
3–year (with optional 1 year extension), not-to-exceed $600,000 Professional Services Contract between
the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Engineering Contracting, Inc. for As-Needed
Environmental Engineering Services; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
3–year (with optional 1 year extension), not-to-exceed $600,000 Professional Services Contract between
the City of Huntington Beach and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for As-Needed Environmental Engineering Services;
and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a 3–year (with optional 1 year
extension), not-to-exceed $600,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington
Beach and CWE for As-Needed Environmental Engineering Services.
50
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 13 of 20
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: None
19. 21-073 Approved Final Tract Map No. 18068 and Subdivision Agreement for the
Shorehouse Residential Subdivision by C3 DLG 414 Main Street, LLC at 414 – 424
Main Street
A motion was made by Delgleize, second Posey to approve Final Tract Map No. 18068 and accept the
offer of easements pursuant to findings and requirements (Attachment No. 1); and, approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreement by and between the City of
Huntington Beach and C3 DLG 414 Main Street, LLC, Inc. (Attachment No. 6); and, accept Faithful
Performance Bond No. PB02497501239, Labor and Material Bond No. PB02497501239 and Monument
Bond No. PB02497501240 as sureties for the installation of the subdivision's required public
improvements and survey monumentation (Attachment No. 7); and, instruct the City Clerk to file the
respective bonds with the City Treasurer and notify the Surety, Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance
Company of this action.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: None
20. 21-076 Adopted Ordinance No. 4225 (Zoning Map Amendment No. 17-001), and Ordinance
No. 4226 (Development Agreement No. 19-001) — Magnolia Tank Farm
Approved for introduction 1/19/2021 — Vote: 5–2 (Peterson, Carr — No)
Councilmember Peterson pulled this item to ensure he is recorded as a "No" vote. Mayor Carr also
stated her "No" vote.
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to adopt Ordinance No. 4225, "An Ordinance of the City
of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to Rezone the
Real Property Generally Located on the Westside of Magnolia Street at Banning Avenue from PS–O–CZ
(Public-Semipublic — Oil Production Overlay — Coastal Zone Overlay) to SP–18–CZ (Specific Plan —
Coastal Zone Overlay)(Zoning Map Amendment No. 17–001);" and, adopt Ordinance No. 4226, "An
Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting a Development Agreement By and Between the City
of Huntington Beach and SLF–HB Magnolia, LLC (Developer) (Development Agreement No. 19–001)."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Kalmick, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: Peterson, Ortiz, and Carr
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
21. 21-085 Approved Maintaining a Membership with the Orange County Power Authority
(OCPA), a Community Choice Energy (CCE) Joint Power Authority (JPA)
51
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 14 of 20
City Manager Chi presented a PowerPoint communication entitled Community Choice Energy, with
slides titled: What Is A CCE?, CCE Background in HB, OCPA Membership Considerations, MRW
Findings: OCPA is a Viable CCE JPA, OCPA vs. SCE Rates: Less by Between $.01 - $.03 /kWh, Key
Risks Identified for OCPA, OCPA Offers Tangible Financial Benefits, Mitigated Risks, City Council
Determination Regarding Membership in OCPA, and Questions.
Councilmember Delgleize confirmed with Orange County Power Authority CEO Brian Probolsky that the
City of Irvine is paying the $2.5M start-up costs, as well as cash collateral for future funding, and the
$2.5M commitment has been paid. CEO Probolsky also confirmed that all participating cities will have
one seat and Irvine will have two seats because of their initial financial commitment, cities are not
creating another city bureaucracy by participating, and currently OCPA is meeting twice a month to
process the initial administrative items, but future meetings will be held once a month.
Councilmember Delgleize described the experience of Marin County over the past 11 years and their use
of generated funding to provide a lower price for energy purchases through focusing on preventing
greenhouse gas. Consultant Gary Saleba stated that some counties focus on rate savings, while others
focus on preventing greenhouse gas.
Councilmember Posey verified that consumers will have a 60-day opt-out notice before the switch,
another 60-day opt-out time after the switch, or a total of 120 days to choose to opt out. Councilmember
Posey stated that positive news is coming regarding some large utility users who are in discussions
regarding the competitive advantage that CCE can provide. Councilmember Posey and Consultant
Saleba discussed how CCE can borrow the money to purchase power at about four percent (4%)
whereas Edison pays about eight percent (8%), and the overhead costs for CCE with two or three
employees compared to Edison's hundreds doing product procurement, are much less. Those CCE
savings are passed on in the form of cheaper rates for consumers. CEO Probolsky stated CCE expects
to be fully staffed with eleven positions in a few years.
Councilmember Peterson and Consultant Saleba discussed that the two consumer opt-out options of 60
days will not incur a cost for the consumer; however, outside of those timeframes the consumer is
required to provide a 6-month opt-out notice to the CCE and can opt back in, with a 12-month
commitment, for $5 per month fee for residential, or approximately $25 per month fee for commercial
accounts. Councilmember Peterson stated his opposition to maintaining membership with the Orange
County Power Authority (OCPA).
Mayor Carr and CEO Probolsky discussed the legal communication requirements to notify consumers of
their options. CEO Probolsky stated that the outreach plan is being developed and expected to start in
about 9 months. Attorney Ryan Baron stated that the customer enrollment process, including
communication schedule, has to be approved by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Councilmember Peterson, CEO Probolsky and Consultant Saleba discussed the process for a city that
may decide in the future to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority, which would require a
180–day notice. It was explained that one city which pulled out of a CCE was able to sell their pre-
purchased power options for a profit on the open market.
Councilmember Delgleize and Consultant Saleba discussed a statement made by a community member
that the real cost for electricity is moving it through the transmission lines and it is hard to believe that
savings of $200/year can be realistic for the residential consumer. Consultant Saleba explained that the
52
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 15 of 20
wire charge is the same whether or not you are a CCE customer; however, the power supply cost is the
component that will be reduced for the CCE customer.
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to maintain membership in the Orange County Power
Authority Community Choice Energy Joint Power Authority.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Kalmick, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: Peterson, and Ortiz
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
22. 21-096 Approved Item Submitted by Councilmember Moser — Directed staff to prepare a
temporary ordinance that limits the fees paid by restaurants to third party delivery
services during the COVID-19 pandemic
Councilmember Moser provided a brief history of third-party delivery services, stated some are charging
restaurants up to 30% since the pandemic forced restaurant closures, and a temporary ordinance would
place a 15% cap on fees paid by restaurants and a 5% cap on non-delivery fees paid by customers until
current COVID-19 restrictions are lifted for indoor and outdoor dining.
Councilmembers Delgleize and Moser discussed how the delivery services have responded to similar
ordinances in other cities, and Councilmember Moser explained that restaurants typically increase menu
prices to cover delivery service fees which are activated when apps are used for restaurant orders.
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz thanked Councilmember Moser for bringing this item forward.
Councilmember Peterson explained that he cannot support this item in a free market society, as he does
not think it is not appropriate to take from one business to give to another business. He added that the
restaurants negotiate their third-party delivery service fees, usually based on volume.
Councilmember Moser responded by stating that the four major delivery services (DoorDash, Grubhub,
Uber Eats and Postmates) reported nearly twice the revenue from April to September 2020 compared to
the year prior, and she doesn't believe the very small businesses have the volume to be able to negotiate
rates.
Councilmember Peterson stated he is not in favor of making even temporary rules based on a certain
industry's profits, and he is still opposed to this item.
Councilmember Kalmick explained that the identified third-party delivery companies are all owned by
massive private hedge funds, they are running every dollar out of the pandemic they possibly can, and
they don't care if Huntington Beach restaurants can't afford to stay open because they don't live in
Huntington Beach. He further stated his belief that this is one way to have a substantial positive impact
for local businesses.
Councilmember Posey stated his position that government should not be in the business of price control,
and he believes prices are best controlled through competition, therefore he cannot support this item.
53
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 16 of 20
Mayor Carr and Councilmember Moser discussed that reports from other cities that have passed similar
ordinances do not show that any of the delivery services left their area.
Councilmember Delgleize suggested the proposed ordinance have a specific ending date. City Manager
Chi stated that if Council decides to move forward it would be best to link the expiration date with either
the Governor safely re-opening the economy, or when the local emergency declaration ends.
Councilmember Kalmick confirmed with City Manager Chi that the final decision on how long the
temporary ordinance would be in effect will be decided when the proposed ordinance is brought back to
Council.
A motion was made by Ortiz, second Moser to recommend that the City Council direct staff to prepare a
temporary ordinance that places a 15% cap on fees paid by restaurants and a 5% cap on non-delivery
fees paid by customers until current COVID-19 restrictions on both indoor and outdoor dining are lifted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Moser, and Delgleize
NOES: Peterson, and Posey
23. 21-102 CONSENSUS REACHED TO TABLE Item Submitted by Mayor Carr, Councilmember
Posey, and Councilmember Kalmick — Consideration of a No Confidence Vote in
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, and Removing him from the Mayor Pro Tem Leadership Role
Mayor Carr introduced this item by describing the honor and dignity her position requires every day to
serve the community, and described how she took advantage of every learning opportunity when first
elected because she had never been a Council Member before. She described her ambivalence to
nominate newly elected Councilmember Ortiz as Mayor Pro Tem, but shared that a personal meeting
with him beforehand convinced her that his heart was in the right place regardless of having no previous
City board or commission service, and she thought he would be capable of making a positive impact for
the City. Mayor Carr stated that politics plays no part in her opinion of Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, and that her
focus is on what’s important for the citizens of Huntington Beach. She shared her impression that Mayor
Pro Tem Ortiz appears to be more concerned about his personal philosophy rather than what is best for
the City. She also stated need for a Mayor Pro Tem she can count on to represent her, following the
mandated safety protocols during this pandemic and based on his comments to the press, the
community and on social media, she has lost faith in his ability to truly represent the City. She stated
that this action was brought forth as a result of the texts, phone calls and emails she received from
people in the community who were also concerned about his actions.
Councilmember Kalmick stated this action has nothing to do with politics, but is about stepping up to lead
and use good judgment in making decisions while representing all residents of Huntington Beach.
Councilmember Kalmick described making a phone call to Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz to set up a meeting to
strategize on how they could work together for the benefit of the City and stated that phone call was
never returned. Councilmember Kalmick further stated the Council didn't want to suspend Resolution
No. 6320 (parliamentary procedure for selection of a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem), and put another
Councilmember in the Mayor Pro Tem position because they had faith Councilmember Ortiz was up to
the challenge. Councilmember Kalmick added that communication with fellow Councilmembers, and
participating in what are sometimes long and boring meetings, are part of being an effective team
member. He acknowledged the unique life perspective that Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz has and believes that
54
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 17 of 20
his voice is important, but his behavior has not matched what is required of someone who truly
represents the whole City, including no evidence of his reaching out to fellow Councilmembers asking for
their help to assist him in becoming a successful Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz stated appreciation for the many messages of support from residents of Huntington
Beach, and described some of the challenges he experienced while growing up in Huntington Beach,
and his decision to not become a victim. He described how he worked hard to achieve his goals and
objectives, including protecting Huntington Beach, along with many residents, when threatened by
protesters this past summer. At that time, he realized he wanted to find a way to give back to his City,
which led to his decision to run for City Council. He worked a non-stop campaign for three months to
meet with thousands of residents and the residents rewarded his efforts by providing him with more votes
than any other Council candidate in the City's political history. He discovered that his journey was
encouraging to many Hispanics of all political parties that they too could achieve their political goals and
aspirations, but unfortunately, he has also experienced repeated attacks because of the "political"
interpretation of science which seems to vary, depending upon which state you live in. He stated that
Huntington Beach has been criticized for many years for its lack of Hispanic representation on the City
Council, but he feels there is an effort by certain members of the leadership team to disrespect his
Council position. He expressed concerns about not being kept informed of important events in the last
couple of months, and took it upon himself to have multiple meetings with Downtown business owners,
concerned citizens and business leaders to resolve problems and discuss appropriate solutions to
ensure he is properly informed and his vote on Council items represent the constituents. Despite the
local and national efforts to silence and censor conservative voices, Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz stated his
intentions to proudly continue representing Huntington Beach residents as Mayor Pro Tem. He
expressed his belief that this City Council will do the right thing and not attempt to ignore the will of the
greatest number of voters in Huntington Beach. He stated he is not perfect, has made mistakes, for
which he apologized, and is attempting to learn how to best represent Huntington Beach. He stated he
has never been a politician and was surprised to have Mayor Carr introduce herself to him as a
Democrat. He described combativeness and fighting to survive his whole life, and he certainly did not
expect the constant attacks he's received since becoming a Councilmember which he explained have
kept him in a defensive mode.
Councilmember Delgleize described the ways she reached out to learn about and understand the role of
a Councilmember. She expressed her opinion that Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz is capable of and intent on
contributing in positive ways, and because she wants to see him succeed, stated she has shared with
him details via email regarding opportunities to learn for new Councilmembers. Councilmember Delgleize
further described her efforts as Mayor to focus on ways to help Huntington Beach become a City of
Kindness, and stated that the residents now want to see the same passion from him about doing what is
best regarding the pandemic as he exhibited in the summer to protect the City from protesters.
Councilmember Delgleize stated she would not be supporting the item tonight because Mayor Pro Tem
Ortiz was duly elected, and stated her expectation that Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz will take a stand, wear a
mask when required, and become the leader the residents want.
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz defended his social media postings regarding mask wearing by explaining that the
information shared comes from people in the medical field, adding he is not posting lies.
Councilmember Posey described several conversations he had with then City Council Candidate Ortiz
where he advised him to analyze the budget and become familiar with the City Charter, and offered to
help if he had any questions. After a successful election, Councilmember Posey stated he left a voice
message asking for a meeting so they could get to know each other, and he never received a reply.
55
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 18 of 20
Councilmember Posey explained that the Mayor Pro Tem must be involved in the Economic
Development and IRC meetings, as well as Agenda Review meetings, none of which Mayor Pro Tem
Ortiz has attended. Councilmember Posey described the many opportunities he took to learn about his
responsibilities as a new Councilmember, and his involvement in regional boards to become an effective
Councilmember, and stated that Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz needs to get involved in these opportunities to
become a truly effective and policy-making influencer. Councilmember Posey explained that the
difference between a private citizen and a public servant is what you say and how you say it, and a
Councilmember is supposed to be non-partisan. He also explained that he wears a mask out of respect
for others, not because he believes or does not believe in wearing masks.
Councilmember Posey made a motion to table the item for 6 weeks and to bring it back in the middle of
March to re-evaluate if Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz has exhibited different actions that demonstrate his ability to
serve effectively as Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Moser, a life-long resident of Huntington Beach, explained that her involvement in public
service began a number of years ago when she became concerned about division at local and national
levels. She explained her belief that effective leaders are committed to truth and fact, and wearing a
mask demonstrates that commitment. She continued by explaining that a vote of no confidence as
Mayor Pro Tem would not negate the fact that Mr. Ortiz was elected to the City Council. She also
described opportunities to participate in activities that have helped her have a better understanding of
her role as a Councilmember, and encouraged Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz to do the same. Councilmember
Moser stated that she defines "common community values" mentioned by so many members of the
public in their communications on this issue as honesty, personal responsibility, and protecting the health
and safety of the community. She concluded by stating that if Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz agrees to do his best
to support those core values, she will also vote to oppose this item.
Councilmember Moser and Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz had further discussion on the summer's protest
activities and clarified their differing opinions on the events and communications that led to Mr. Ortiz
personally getting involved, and agreed to engage in future dialogue to help people better understand
diversity of thoughts and ideas to provide opportunities for change and expansion of viewpoints.
Councilmember Peterson expressed his opinion that Mayor Carr would have demonstrated leadership
had she confronted Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz personally to address her concerns, versus a public spectacle
taking hours of Council and public time. He further stated his opinion that each Councilmember has
people who love them, and people who hate them but regardless, most people just want Council to focus
on doing what is right for the City. Councilmember Peterson described his failure to return a phone call
from Councilmember Kalmick requesting a social meeting, and his belief that it is up to each individual to
decide for themselves whether or not to regularly schedule time with the City Manager as some have
suggested Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz should be doing. Councilmember Peterson shared his opinion that this
item should just be tabled with no stipulation to bring it back at a future date.
Mayor Carr stated she would like to focus on her initial concerns about Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz being
unavailable to fill in for her, and his inability to provide accurate, credible information as he has
misrepresented himself and the City. She also claimed that Mr. Ortiz mischaracterized their initial
introduction and her introducing herself as a Democrat, sharing that he failed to include the full context of
the conversation about political partisanship and the importance of focusing on the City as a whole.
56
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 19 of 20
Mayor Carr provided support for Councilmember Posey's motion because she believes Mayor Pro Tem
Ortiz can improve by using better judgment, being open to understanding opposing views, and becoming
an honest and transparent Councilmember.
Councilmember Peterson reiterated his opinion that the item be tabled indefinitely as he doesn't
understand whose standards are going to be used to determine if Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz's actions
measure up in the next six weeks, and that Mayor Carr can bring this issue back in the future if she
believes it is the appropriate method. Councilmember Peterson further explained that virtual meetings
prevent the typical conversations and sharing that previously happened with fellow Councilmembers at
in-person meetings.
Councilmember Posey advised Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz to make it a priority to review the White Paper
information in the City Council Manual titled The Ethics of Speaking One's Mind and start by
incorporating those practices and disciplines in his social media communications. Councilmember Posey
stated his continued opposition to censuring, and added that there should be actionable results from
successful communication which will be demonstrated if Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz is sharing, involved and
dedicated to making Huntington Beach a better place. In his opinion, the phone is still an effective
communication tool whether there are in-person meetings or not.
Mayor Carr stated her hope that continued effort and dialogue to address the issues will not require
another Councilmember Item in six weeks, and suggested tabling this item with the understanding that
the authors can bring it back anytime in the future if necessary.
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz thanked everyone and stated he will work harder to be less defensive and more
effective. Councilmember Posey reminded Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz that he is surrounded by experts with
experience who are willing to assist and support him if he chooses to reach out to them.
A substitute motion was made by Carr, seconded by Peterson, to table the item indefinitely. With no
shared objections, a consensus was reached.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Moser encouraged everyone to go to the Human Relations Task Force website and sign
up for the virtual Cultural Cinema Showcase which takes place, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February
5th, 6th and 7th.
Councilmember Delgleize announced that Tuesday, February 2, is the second day of the virtual
Association of California Cities - Orange County (ACC-OC) Sacramento Advocacy trip from 9 to 11 AM.
Mayor Carr announced she is moderating another virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall with Orange
County Health Department.
ADJOURNMENT — 12:07 AM on February 2, 2021, to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 4:00 PM in
the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
57
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
February 1, 2021
Page 20 of 20
__________________________________________
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach and Secretary of the
Public Financing Authority of the City of Huntington
Beach, California
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk-Secretary
______________________________________
Mayor-Chair
58
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-072 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Chris Slama, Director of Community & Library Services
Subject:
Approve, accept, and authorize the appropriation of a donation in the amount of $150,000
from the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library
Statement of Issue:
Donations over $100,000 from a single source within the same fiscal year need City Council
appropriation approval. The Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library is donating $150,000.00
to the Huntington Beach Public Library for books.
Financial Impact:
Donations will be appropriated to the proper expenditure account within the City’s Donation Fund 103.
Recommended Action:
Approve, accept, and authorize the appropriation of $150,000 donation from the Friends of the
Huntington Beach Public Library during Fiscal Year 2020/21 for use to expand the collection.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not accept the donation and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library has been generous and supportive of the Library,
particularly during this difficult fiscal year. Earlier this fiscal year, in July 2020, they donated
$100,000. Now they are donating an additional $150,000 bringing the annual total to $250,000.
Their ongoing support helps the Library maintain and enhance collections at all of our locations to
better serve the community.
At the June 29, 2020 City Council meeting, Resolution No. 2020-39 was approved authorizing the
City Manager or Chief Financial Officer to appropriate donations and grants up to $100,000 from a
single source. Donations and grant awards exceeding this limit require City Council approval.
Since 2002, the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library has worked together with community
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 2
powered by Legistar™59
File #:21-072 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
partnerships and donated over $3 million to the Library for books, materials, and equipment. Their
generosity has made core library functions, such as offering a robust collection of books and online
databases, possible.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain high quality City services
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2020-39, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Adopting a Budget for the City for FY 2020-21.”
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 2 of 2
powered by Legistar™60
61
62
63
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-111 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
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:
Receive and file a status update on the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) process
Statement of Issue:
During the July 15, 2019, City Council Study Session, Community Development staff presented an
overview of the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process and related items of
information, as directed by the City Council. At the end of the study session, the City Council
requested monthly updates on the status of the 6th Cycle RHNA process. This update provides a
summary of recent activity that has occurred with respect to the RHNA process,since the last
Council update on January 19, 2021.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Regional Housing Needs Assessment process status update.
Alternative Action(s):
Provide staff with alternative direction.
Analysis:
The RHNA allocation appeals process began on September 11, 2020. The City submitted an appeal
on October 26, 2020, in accordance with the adopted RHNA Appeals Procedures. No other
jurisdiction or agency appealed Huntington Beach’s RHNA allocation. In total, SCAG received 52
appeals. Appeal hearings started in early January and concluded the week of January 25, 2021.
The City’s appeal was heard by the SCAG RHNA Subcommittee on January 19, 2021. The
Subcommittee asked questions regarding inconsistent application of high-quality transit (HQTA) on
Beach Boulevard within OCTA’s planning documents. City Attorney Michael Gates requested a
continuance of the appeal. The Chair of the Subcommittee (Huang - Orange County) directed SCAG
staff to convene with OCTA regarding the inconsistencies,and the Subcommittee voted to continue
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 2
powered by Legistar™64
File #:21-111 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
the appeal to January 25, 2021.
On January 25, 2021, the Subcommittee heard the continued appeal. SCAG staff stated they did not
convene with OCTA regarding the inconsistent application of HQTA on Beach Boulevard within the
City limits. Ultimately, a motion was made to deny the City’s appeal,and the motion passed by a 5-1
vote (Huang - No).
The final RHNA allocation for the SCAG region is anticipated to be reviewed at the February 16, 2021,
RHNA Subcommittee meeting,and forwarded to the SCAG Regional Council for final certification at
the March 6, 2021, meeting.
If needed, staff will provide an oral update on the RHNA Subcommittee meeting at the February 16,
2021, City Council meeting under, “City Manager Report.”
City of Huntington Beach 6 th Cycle RHNA Allocation
(based on the September 3, 2020 Regional Council vote)
Income Category Number of Units
Very-low income (<50% AMI)3,652
Low income (50-80% AMI)2,179
Moderate income (80-120% AMI)2,303
Above Moderate/Market rate (>120% AMI)5,203
Total RHNA 13,337
Environmental Status:
The filing of a status update on the 6th Cycle RHNA process is not a project , as defined by Section
15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, and is not subject to CEQA.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non-Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. City of Huntington Beach RHNA Appeal (Note: This attachment contains the City’s RHNA
Appeal Form and Bases for Appeal; all other RHNA Appeal Attachments can be viewed on the
SCAG website at <www.scag.ca.gov/rhna-appeals-filed>)
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 2 of 2
powered by Legistar™65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-107 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
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 No. 2021-09 authorizing the Director of Public Works to request a project
delay from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the commencement of the
Bolsa Chica Street/Valley View Street Corridor Project
Statement of Issue:
In October 2019, the City of Huntington Beach in conjunction with the City of Westminster and the
City of Garden Grove submitted an application to OCTA for a Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Program project on Valley View Street/Bolsa Chica Street from Chapman Avenue in Garden Grove to
Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach. COVID-related staffing and budget concerns among the
participating agencies have led to the need to request a delay from OCTA for the commencement of
this project. Program requirements for the OCTA grant state that the request to delay
commencement of a project must be authorized by the City Council.
Financial Impact:
No funding is required for this action.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-09, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Authorizing a Request to Pursue a Project Delay from the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) for the Bolsa Chica Street/Valley View Street Corridor Project - Project P Regional Traffic
Signal Synchronization Program - Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program.”
Alternative Action(s):
Do not authorize the Director of Public Works to request a project delay. This alternative action may
result in the loss of the grant funds for the project.
Analysis:
In October 2019, the City of Huntington Beach, the City of Westminster and the City of Garden
Grove, jointly submitted an application to OCTA for a Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Program project on Valley View Street/Bolsa Chica Street from Chapman Avenue in Garden Grove to
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 2
powered by Legistar™99
File #:21-107 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach. This program allows for improved traffic flow through
synchronization of the signals along a corridor. In April 2020, OCTA approved funding for this project.
This project, led by the City of Huntington Beach in conjunction with the Cities of Westminster and
Garden Grove, along with Caltrans, will provide operational and infrastructure improvements at 22
signalized intersections along the corridor. The project application specified commencement of these
efforts in OCTA Fiscal Year 2020/21, which ends on June 30, 2021.
After submittal of the application several factors have led to a need for requesting a delay. With the
onset of the COVID-19, two recruitments within the Public Works Transportation Engineering section
were held open as the Huntington Beach accessed the financial impacts. Those recruitments are
moving forward now. The staffing limitations prevented the commencement of this project in the fall
of 2020 as originally planned. In addition, the City of Westminster requested a delay in the project in
due to financial concerns arising from Covid and their ability to provide funding. As such, it is
recommended that a request of a two-year delay in project commencement be made to OCTA.
In accordance with OCTA’s Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program Guidelines, City Council
approval is necessary before any project delays can be considered.
Environmental Status:
This project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Section
15303 (c).
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain infrastructure
Attachment(s):
1. Location Map
2. Resolution No. 2021-09, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Authorizing a Request to Pursue a Project Delay from the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) for the Bolsa Chica Street/Valley View Street Corridor Project - Project P Regional Traffic
Signal Synchronization Program - Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program”
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 2 of 2
powered by Legistar™100
101
102
103
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-047 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
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:
Authorize execution of a License Agreement with C3 DLG 414 Main Street, LLC , for the 414
Main Street Mixed-Use Project located on the east side of Main Street between Orange Avenue
and Pecan Avenue
Statement of Issue:
A License Agreement between the City and C3 DLG 414 Main Street, LLC (owner/developer), for the
installation and maintenance of improvements in the public right-of-way is presented for City Council
approval and execution for the 414-424 Main Street mixed-use project located on the east side of
Main Street, between Orange Avenue and Pecan Avenue.
Financial Impact:
No funding is required for this action.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and record the, “License Agreement between the City
of Huntington Beach and C3 DLG 414 Main Street, LLC, to Provide Installation and Maintenance of
Landscaping and Landscaping Improvements in the Public Right-of-Way,” for the 414-424 Main
Street mixed-use project (Attachment 1).
Alternative Action(s):
Do not authorize execution of the agreement, with findings for denial, and direct staff accordingly.
Absent this agreement, the City would be responsible for construction and maintenance of the
improvements within the public right-of-way related to the subject project, which would result in
increased future maintenance costs for the City. Additionally, without this Agreement, the developer
would be unable to satisfy the project’s Conditions of Approval.
Analysis:
The 414-424 Main Street mixed-use project is a four story; mixed-use development located on the
east side of Main Street, between Orange Avenue and Pecan Avenue, and consists of 5,000 square
feet of retail, 20 residential units (condos), and subterranean parking. The project’s development
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 2
powered by Legistar™104
File #:21-047 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
requirements include the construction of and responsibilities for future maintenance of landscaping
and hardscape improvements within the Main Street and public alley right-of-ways. To document this
responsibility, the developer/owner is required to execute the appropriate landscape maintenance
license agreement for all landscaping, irrigation, street furniture, and enhanced hardscape that
encroaches into the aforementioned City right-of-ways. In addition to landscaping and irrigation, the
agreement also addresses enhanced sidewalk cleaning, trash cans, disposal of trash, signs, tree
replacement, and all other aspects of maintenance for these areas, and that property ownership shall
be responsible for all costs associated with this maintenance, repair, replacement, and liability.
Public Works Commission Action:
Not applicable for this request.
Environmental Status:
The agreement is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to
City Council Resolution No. 4501.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain infrastructure
Attachment(s):
1. License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and C3 DLG 414 Main Street, LLC
to Provide Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping and Landscaping Improvements in the
Public Right-of-Way
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 2 of 2
powered by Legistar™105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Property
Being a subdivision of lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35 in Block 403, Map of
Huntington Beach, Main Street Section, as shown on a Map filed in Book 3, Page
43 of Miscellaneous Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Said County.
APN’s: 024-134-04 and 024-134-05
Also known as:
ShoreHouse
414 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
117
118
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-067 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
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 bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Alfaro Communication
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $284,270 for the construction of fiber optic
communications to Murdy Park, the Joint Powers Training Facility and the Water Operations
Facility, CC-1593 and CC-1594
Statement of Issue:
On January 7, 2021, bids were opened for the installation of fiber optic communications to Murdy
Park, the Joint Powers Training Facility and the Water Operations Yard. City Council action is
requested to award the contract to Alfaro Communication Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
The total estimated project cost is $337,697. Funds are budgeted in the Fiber Expansion budget of
the Fiscal Year 2020/2022 Capital Improvement Program. A total of $225,000 is budgeted for fiber
optic expansion in the Water Fund (50685801.82800), $75,000 is budgeted for fiber optic expansion
in the Sewer Service Fund (51185201.82800), and $37,697 is budgeted in the Infrastructure Fund
(31440001.82800).
Recommended Action:
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Alfaro Communication
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $284,270; 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 and provide staff with alternative direction.
Analysis:
The Information Services division of the Administrative Services Department, in consultation with the
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 3
powered by Legistar™119
File #:21-067 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Public Works Department, identified three City facilities that will benefit from being connected to the
City’s fiber optic network. With the installation of new conduit and fiber optic cable, the Murdy Park
Community Center, the Joint Powers Training Center, and the Utilities Operations Facility will be
connected to the City’s fiber optic communications network, which currently is utilized for traffic signal
communications. This fiber optic communications network is already connected to City Hall;
therefore, fiber optic communications will be established between City Hall and these three City
facilities.
This project will also upgrade communications at four existing traffic signals from older copper cable
to fiber optic cable, which will enable faster communications and the ability to provide future closed
circuit television cameras.
This project was included in the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Project budget.
A complete set of plans and specifications are available for review at the Public Works counter during
normal business hours.
Bids were opened on January 7, 2021 and are listed in ascending order:
Bidder Submitted Bid Corrected Bid
1. Alfaro Communication Construction, Inc. $284,270.00
2. Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.$292,212.00
3. DBX, Inc.$327,370.00
4. Inter-Pacific, Inc.$331,000.00
5. Select Electric, Inc.$353,528.00
6. Servitek Electric, Inc.$379,948.98 $379,936.53
7. Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.$399,983.00
8. Comet Electric, Inc.$409,835.00
9. Asplundh, LLC $420,678.00
The total estimated cost of this project is $337,697, as outlined below:
Estimated Construction Costs
Bid $284,270
10% construction contingency $ 28,427
Construction Administration $ 25,000
Total $337,697
Public Works Commission Action:
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the Public Works Commission did not meet in the six months prior
to advertising this project for bids; therefore, there is no Public Works Commission action regarding
this project.
Environmental Status:
This project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California environmental Quality Act, Section
15303 (c).
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 2 of 3
powered by Legistar™120
File #:21-067 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain infrastructure
Attachment(s):
1. Project Location Map
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 3 of 3
powered by Legistar™121
122
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-078 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
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:
Appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development Permit No. 20-013, and
Special Permit No. 20-001 (714 Pacific Coast Highway Mixed Use)
Statement of Issue:
Transmitted for your consideration is an appeal by Councilmember Kalmick of the Planning
Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development Permit No. 20-013,
and Special Permit No. 20-001. This application is a request to construct a new three-story 12,713
sq. ft. mixed use building at an overall height of 35 feet, which includes a 766 sq. ft. ground floor retail
space; three two-bedroom residential units on the second and third floor; a 300 sq. ft. rooftop deck;
an enclosed parking garage for seven parking spaces (four grade level, three subterranean); and two
open commercial parking spaces for a total of nine on-site parking spaces. The project includes a
request to permit an 18 ft. wide garage access driveway in lieu of a minimum required 20 ft. wide
driveway. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 12, 2021,and denied the
request. On January 13, 2021, Councilmember Kalmick appealed the Planning Commission’s
decision citing that the proposed project meets the legal framework set forth by the City’s applicable
development standards.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
A) Find the proposed project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines; and,
B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development Permit No. 20-013, and
Special Permit No. 20-001 with findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1).
Alternative Action(s):
A) Do not make the suggested findings for Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 5
powered by Legistar™123
File #:21-078 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Permit No. 20-013, and Special Permit No. 20-001, which will result in mandatory denial pursuant to
Section 241.10(C) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Code.
B) Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development Permit No. 20-013, and
Special Permit No. 20-001 and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
A.PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Applicant/
Property Owner: Thanh Dong, Phat Huong Haanh Holdings, LLC, 18961 Flagstaff Lane, Huntington
Beach CA 92646
Location: 714 Pacific Coast Highway, 92648 (North side of PCH, between 7th and 8th Street)
The project site is a vacant 0.13-acre site located in District 1 of the Downtown Specific Plan (SP5).
The proposed building will consist of a 766 sq. ft. ground floor retail tenant space, three two-bedroom
residential units on the second and third floors, and a 300 sq. ft. rooftop deck.
A comprehensive description of the proposed project as well as the General Plan and Zoning
analysis can be found in the January 12, 2021 Planning Commission staff report (Attachment No. 4).
B. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND RECOMMENDATION
The project was originally acted on at the November 4, 2020,Zoning Administrator public hearing.
Sam Hanna, the property owner of the adjacent site (716 Pacific Coast Highway), identified multiple
concerns with the design of the project. Following discussion between staff, the applicant, and
neighboring property owner, the Zoning Administrator approved the project with suggested findings
and conditions of approval.
On November 16, 2020, the Zoning Administrator’s approval was appealed by Sam Hanna, who
identified concerns with potential impacts to the safety, privacy, and visibility of his property. Mr.
Hanna also requested revisions to the proposed project’s setbacks to preserve private views of the
ocean from his property, and moving the location of the common open space provided on the rooftop
deck to preserve privacy between structures.
On January 12, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the appeal of the
Zoning Administrator’s approval of the proposed project. There were no public comments received
and testimony in support of the request was received from the applicant’s representatives and the
architect of the project. Testimony in opposition of the request was received from Sam Hanna,citing
the same concerns as those received during the Zoning Administrator hearing.
Commissioners had questions regarding vehicular access to and from the parking garage adjacent to
the alley, applicable side yard setback requirements, the definition of a bedroom, operation of the
subterranean parking mechanical lifts, and the location of the proposed rooftop deck. Additionally,
staff advised Commissioners that the use history and development requirements for the existing
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 2 of 5
powered by Legistar™124
File #:21-078 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
staff advised Commissioners that the use history and development requirements for the existing
live/work building on the appellant’s property (716 PCH) were different from those applicable to the
proposed project. Staff affirmed that with the exception of the Special Permit request, the proposed
project is consistent with the development standards of the Huntington Beach Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) and the Downtown Specific Plan. The Planning Commission further
clarified that no previous development project in Huntington Beach had included parking for
residential uses in a vertical tandem configuration.
Planning Commission Action on January 12, 2021
A motion was made by Perkins, seconded by Rodriguez to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 20-
012, Coastal Development Permit No. 20-013, and Special Permit No. 20-001 with findings and
conditions of approval by the following vote:
AYES: Perkins, Rodriguez, Acosta-Galvan
NOES: Scandura, Mandic, Van Der Mark, Ray
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION FAILED
The Planning Commission failed to make all of the required findings for approval contained in Huntington
Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) Section 241.10(A) for Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012.
This resulted in a denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development Permit No. 20-013, and
Special Permit No. 20-001 pursuant to HBZSO Section 241.10(C).
C.APPEAL
On January 13, 2021, Councilmember Kalmick appealed the Planning Commission’s denial of the
project (Attachment No. 6), citing that the proposed project meets the legal framework set forth by the
City’s applicable development standards.HBZSO Section 248.20 outlines the process for appeals as
follows:
A.Notice of Appeal. A person desiring to appeal a decision shall file a written notice of appeal with
the director within the time required by Section 248.16 except an appeal to the Planning
Commission’s decision shall be filed with the City Clerk. This section shall not apply to any action
which must be heard by the City Council whether or not an appeal from the Planning Commission is
filed.
B.Form of Notice on Appeal. The notice of appeal shall contain the name and address of the
person appealing the action, the decision appealed from and the grounds for the appeal. The director
may provide the form of the notice of appeal. A defect in the form of the notice does not affect the
validity or right to an appeal.
C.Action on Appeal. The director or City Clerk shall set the matter for hearing before the
reviewing body and shall give notice of the hearing on the appeal in the time and manner set forth in
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 3 of 5
powered by Legistar™125
File #:21-078 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Sections 248.02 and 248.04.
D.De Novo Hearing. The reviewing body shall hear the appeal as a new matter. The original
applicant has the burden of proof. The reviewing body may act upon the application, either granting
it, conditionally granting it or denying it, irrespective of the precise grounds or scope of the appeal. In
addition to considering the testimony and evidence presented at the hearing on the appeal, the
reviewing body shall consider all pertinent information from the file as a result of the previous
hearings from which the appeal is taken.
E.Decision on Appeal. The reviewing body may reverse or affirm in whole or in part, or may
modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination that is being appealed.
Staff has evaluated the project for consistency with development standards of the HBZSO and
Downtown Specific Plan,and determined that the project furthers the intended development pattern
as envisioned by the Specific Plan. The three-story 12,713 sq. ft. mixed-use building complies with all
development requirements of District 1 of the Downtown Specific Plan, with the exception of the
Special Permit for a two ft. reduction in drive aisle width. The project complies with front, side, rear,
and residential buffer setback requirements, maximum height, minimum parking requirements, and
open space development standards. To date, there has not been necessary evidence provided to
staff that would require a recommendation other than approval of the requests.
Therefore, staff is recommending approval of the proposed project based on the following:
·Consistency with the M - SP (Mixed Use - Specific Plan Overlay) Land Use Designation of the
General Plan and the SP 5 - CZ (Downtown Specific Plan - Coastal Zone Overlay) zoning
designation;
·Project proposal satisfies all the findings required for approving a Conditional Use Permit,
Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit;
·Compatibility with the surrounding uses; and
·Provides expanded services and housing to meet local and regional community needs.
Environmental Status:
The project will not have any significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to section 15332 of the CEQA
Guidelines, because the project is characterized as in-fill development that meets the following
criteria:
a. The project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and all applicable
general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations.
b. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres
substantially surrounded by urban uses.
c. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.
d. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air
quality, or water quality.
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 4 of 5
powered by Legistar™126
File #:21-078 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
e. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Economic Development & Housing
Attachment(s):
1. Suggested Findings and Conditions of Approval for CUP 20-012, CDP 20-013, and SP 20-001
2. Vicinity Map
3. Site Plan, Floor Plans, and Elevations Received October 23, 2020
4. Planning Commission Staff Report dated January 12, 2021
5. PC Notice of Action Dated January 12, 2021
6. Appeal of Planning Commission Action Dated January 13, 2021
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 5 of 5
powered by Legistar™127
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 20-012
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 20-013
SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 20-001
FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA:
The City Council finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the environment and
is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project is characterized as in-fill development
that meets the following criteria:
a. The project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and all applicable
general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations.
b. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five
acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.
c. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.
d. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise,
air quality, or water quality.
e. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 20-012:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012 to permit the construction of a new 12,713 sq. ft. mixed
use building at an overall height of 35 feet, including a 766 sq. ft. ground floor retail coffee
shop; three two-bedroom residential units on the second and third floor; a 149 sq. ft. rooftop
deck; an enclosed parking garage for seven parking spaces (four grade level, three
subterranean); and two open commercial parking spaces for a total of nine on-site parking
spaces will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or residing in the
vicinity or detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood
because, as conditioned, the project is proposed to meet all required development standards,
including code required on-site parking and maximum height. The mixed-use building will be
compatible with surrounding uses because the project is adjacent to other mixed-use and
visitor-serving commercial uses along Pacific Coast Highway, and the proposed building’s
scale and layout meets all applicable development standards and is compatible with the
adjacent buildings by providing a new commercial use oriented towards Pacific Coast
Highway that would not impact sensitive residential uses nearby. Approval of the project would
not result in any significant effects relation to traffic, air quality, or water quality. All project
related parking and circulation will occur onsite and function similarly to comparable mixed
uses. Sufficient parking is provided to accommodate both uses on site, and does not impact
coastal access in the vicinity. Parking for commercial uses is provided by two alley loaded
spaces and one interior ADA accessible space within the enclosed garage on the first floor.
The residential spaces are also provided in the enclosed garage via a vertical tandem
configuration, with access from the shared driveway off the existing alley. Therefore, impacts
are not anticipated to the surrounding uses.
128
2. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012 will not adversely affect the General Plan
because the General Plan Land Use Map designation on the subject property is currently M-
sp (Mixed Use – Specific Plan Overlay) and mixed use projects are allowed within the
property’s zoning and land use designation. The project, as designed, is consistent the
General Plan goals and policies identified below:
Goal LU 1: New commercial, industrial, and residential development is coordinated to ensure
that the land use pattern is consistent with the overall goals and needs of the community.
Policy LU 1 (A): Ensure that development is consistent with the land use designations
presented in the Land Use Map, including density, intensity, and use standards applicable to
each land use designation.
Policy LU 1 (C): Support infill development, consolidation of parcels, and adaptive reuse of
existing buildings.
Goal LU 4: A range of housing types is available to meet the diverse economic, physical, and
social needs of future and existing residents, while neighborhood character and residences
are well maintained and protected.
Policy LU 4 (C): Encourage a mix of residential types to accommodate people with diverse
housing needs.
Goal LU 11: Commercial land uses provide goods and services to meet regional and local
needs.
Goal LU 1 (B): Encourage new businesses to locate on existing vacant or underutilized
commercial properties where these properties have good locations and accessibility.
Goal LU 14: Huntington Beach continues to attract visitors and provides a variety of attractions
and accommodations during their stay.
Policy LU 14 (B): Encourage both coastal and inland visitor-serving uses to offer a wide
spectrum of opportunities for residents and visitors
Goal C 3: Provide a variety of recreational and visitor commercial serving uses for a range of
cost and market preferences.
Policy C 3.2.4: Encourage the provision of a variety of visitor-serving commercial
establishments within the Coastal Zone, including, but not limited to, shops, restaurants,
hotels and motels, and day spas.
The proposed project consists of the construction of a new 12,713 sq. ft. mixed use building
at an overall height of 35 feet, including a 766 sq. ft. ground floor retail coffee shop; three two-
bedroom residential units on the second and third floor; a 149 sq. ft. rooftop deck; an enclosed
parking garage for seven parking spaces (four grade level, three subterranean); and two open
commercial parking spaces for a total of nine on-site parking spaces. The new mixed-use
building is located in an area designated commercial uses that will serve tourists and visitors.
The proposed project will provide a visitor-serving eating and drinking retail use that meets
the regional needs. The project provides both a visitor serving commercial use and residential
uses that will meet the need of future and existing residents on an underutilized parcel
129
consistent with the General Plan. Further, the project will add new housing opportunities and
will provide the City with housing in-lieu fees to fund affordable housing within the City.
3. The proposed conditional use permit for the construction of a new 12,713 sq. ft. mixed use
building at an overall height of 35 feet, including a 766 sq. ft. ground floor retail coffee shop;
three two-bedroom residential units on the second and third floor; a 149 sq. ft. rooftop deck;
an enclosed parking garage for seven parking spaces (four grade level, three subterranean);
and two open commercial parking spaces for a total of nine on-site parking spaces will, as
conditioned, comply with the development standards and land use provisions in the Downtown
Specific Plan, including maximum height, setback requirements and parking because suitable
vehicular circulation and access is provided for the project. The project is located within the
Downtown Core Mixed Use District of the Downtown Specific Plan, which requires approval
of a conditional use permit for development on properties with less than 100 feet of frontage.
Additionally, the project is consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan Design Guidelines for
Mixed Use development.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 20-013:
1. Coastal Development Permit No. 20-013 to construct a new 12,713 sq. ft. mixed use building
at an overall height of 35 feet, including a 766 sq. ft. ground floor retail coffee shop; three two-
bedroom residential units on the second and third floor; a 149 sq. ft. rooftop deck; an enclosed
parking garage for seven parking spaces (four grade level, three subterranean); and two open
commercial parking spaces for a total of nine on-site parking spaces conforms with the
General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program because the project is consistent with the
Coastal Element Land use Policy C 1.1.1 to encourage new development to locate within,
contiguous to or in close proximity to existing developed areas able to accommodate it. The
proposed addition will occur entirely on a vacant site, contiguous to existing mixed use,
commercial, and residential development.
2. The request to permit to a new 12,713 sq. ft. mixed use building at an overall height of 35 feet,
including a 766 sq. ft. ground floor retail coffee shop; three two-bedroom residential units on
the second and third floor; a 149 sq. ft. rooftop deck; an enclosed parking garage for seven
parking spaces (four grade level, three subterranean); and two open commercial parking
spaces for a total of nine on-site parking spaces is consistent with the requirements of the CZ
Overlay District, the base zoning district, as well as other applicable provisions of the
Municipal Code because the project, as conditioned, will comply with all applicable
development regulations, including setbacks, parking, and height.
3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed development can be provided with infrastructure in a
manner that is consistent with the Local Coastal Program because Coastal Development
Permit No. 20-013 to construct a new 12,713 sq. ft. mixed use building at an overall height of
35 feet, including a 766 sq. ft. ground floor retail coffee shop; three two -bedroom residential
units on the second and third floor; a 149 sq. ft. rooftop deck; an enclosed parking garage for
seven parking spaces (four grade level, three subterranean); and two open commercial
parking spaces for a total of nine on-site parking spaces is located in an urbanized area with
all necessary services and infrastructure available, including water, sewer, and roadways.
4. Coastal Development Permit No. 20-013 to construct a new 12,713 sq. ft. mixed use building
at an overall height of 35 feet, including a 766 sq. ft. ground floor retail coffee shop; three two-
bedroom residential units on the second and third floor; a 149 sq. ft. rooftop deck; an enclosed
130
parking garage for seven parking spaces (four grade level, three subterranean); and two open
commercial parking spaces for a total of nine on-site parking spaces conforms with the public
access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act in that the
project will not impede public access, recreation, or views to coastal resources.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL – SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 20-001:
1. The granting of a Special Permit (pursuant to Section 2.5.6 of the DTSP) in conjunction with
Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012 and Coastal Development Permit No. 20-013 is to permit
an 18 ft. wide garage access driveway in lieu of a minimum required 20 ft. wide driveway. The
Special Permit results in a greater benefit from the project and will promote a better living
environment because the 18 ft. wide drive aisle improves the project architecture by providing
sufficient access to enclosed residential and commercial parking spaces with the appearance
of a residential garage along the alley façade, consistent with surrounding residential and live-
work uses. The proposed 18 ft. driveway width is consistent with residential requirements for
two-car garages citywide and can accommodate ingress and egress of two vehicles.
2. The granting of Special Permit No. 20-001 to permit an 18 ft. wide garage access driveway in
lieu of a minimum required 20 ft. wide driveway will provide better land planning techniques
with maximum use of aesthetically pleasing site layout and design due to the use of
appropriately arranged garage entryway that enables the full enclosure residential parking
spaces and adequate ingress and egress for vehicles, residents, guests, and commercial
visitors. The proposed project provides the required number of parking spaces for both the
residential units and commercial space within the Coastal Zone and provides sufficient interior
circulation within the parking garage. Further, the garage door is designed to be compatible
with the architectural character of the surrounding neighborhood. An 18 ft. wide garage access
driveway enables two cars to safely wait and pass for each other in a manner that occurs in
the adjacent public alleyway throughout the City.
3. The granting of Special Permit No. 20-001 to permit an 18 ft. wide garage access driveway in
lieu of a minimum required 20 ft. wide driveway will not be detrimental to the general health,
welfare, safety, and convenience of the neighborhood or City in general, nor detrimental or
injurious to the value of property or improvements of the neighborhood or City, in general as
the proposed mixed-use project is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood in that the
structure complies with applicable development standards with the exception of the subject
Special Permit request. The architectural design, colors, and materials of the proposed project
are consistent with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines. The Public Works Traffic Engineering
Division has reviewed the Special Permit request and supports the request finding that the
proposed driveway at 18 ft. wide will function properly for the project.
4. The granting of Special Permit No. 20-001 to permit an 18 ft. wide garage access driveway in
lieu of a minimum required 20 ft. wide driveway will be consistent with objectives of the
Downtown Specific Plan in achieving a development adapted to the terrain and compatible
with the surrounding environment. By providing adequate on-site circulation and vehicular
access, the Special Permit increases compatibility of the mixed-use project adjacent to a
residential neighborhood and fosters safe and secure access for residents and retail
customers within a District of the Specific Plan that encourages mixed-use developments.
5. The granting of a Special Permit is consistent with the policies of the Coastal Element of the
City’s General Plan and the California Coastal Act. The project is consistent with applicable
Coastal Element policies as noted under the Conditional Use Permit findings. Public services
are currently available to the project site, as well as the surrounding areas. The proposed
131
Special Permit in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit No. 19-012 and Coastal
Development Permit No. 19-013 will comply with State and Federal Law.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 20-012/COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 20-013/SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 20-001:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated October 23, 2020 shall be the
conceptually approved design with the following modifications:
a. The second floor balcony shall not include brick pilasters. (DRB)
b. The maximum number of customer seats permitted for an eating and drinking
establishment within the ground floor retail space shall be 12 at all times. (HBZSO
231.04)
c. The third floor residential unit shall be designed to contain no more than two bedrooms.
d. A sufficient buffer shall be provided between the proposed rooftop deck and the
exterior wall façade of the third floor to provide privacy between the subject property
and the existing structure to the north.
2. Zoning entitlement conditions of approval and code requirements shall be printed verbatim
on one of the first three pages of all the working drawing sets used for issuance of building
permits (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing) and shall be
referenced in the sheet index. The minimum font size utilized for printed text shall be 12
point.
3. The applicant and/or applicant’s representative shall be responsible for ensuring the
accuracy of all plans and information submitted to the City for review and approval.
4. The Development Services Departments and divisions (Building & Safety, Fire, Planning and
Public Works) shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable code
requirements and conditions of approval. The Director of Community Development may
approve minor amendments to plans and/or conditions of approval as appropriate based on
changed circumstances, new information or other relevant factors. Any proposed
plan/project revisions shall be called out on the plan sets submitted for building
permits. Permits shall not be issued until the Development Services Departments have
reviewed and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the City
Council’s action. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the
original entitlement reviewed by the Zoning Administrator may be required pursuant to the
provisions of HBZSO Section 241.18.
5. At least 14 days prior to any grading activity, the applicant shall provide notice in writing to
property owners of record and tenants of properties within a 500-foot radius of the project
site as noticed for the public hearing. The notice shall include a general description of planned
grading activities and an estimated timeline for commencement and completion of work and
a contact person name with phone number. Prior to issuance of the grading permit, a copy
of the notice and list of recipients shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department.
132
6. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, the following shall be
adhered to:
a. Construction equipment shall be maintained in peak operating condition to reduce
emissions.
b. Use low sulfur (0.5%) fuel by weight for construction equipment.
c. Truck idling shall be prohibited for periods longer than 5 minutes.
d. Attempt to phase and schedule activities to avoid high ozone days first stage smog
alerts.
e. Discontinue operation during second stage smog alerts.
f. Ensure clearly visible signs are posted on the perimeter of the site identifying the name
and phone number of a field supervisor to contact for information regarding the
development and any construction/grading activity.
7. The final building permit(s) cannot be approved until the following have been completed:
a. All improvements must be completed in accordance with approved plans.
b. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be verified by the
Community Development Department.
c. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable
material, shall be disposed of at an off-site facility equipped to handle them.
8. Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development Permit No. 2020-013, and Special
Permit No. 20-001 shall become null and void unless exercised within two years of the date
of final approval, or such extension of time as may be granted by the Director pursuant to a
written request submitted to the Community Development Department a minimum 30 days
prior to the expiration date.
9. The Development Services Departments and divisions (Building & Safety, Fire, Planning and
Public Works) shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable code
requirements and conditions of approval. The Director of Community Development may
approve minor amendments to plans and/or conditions of approval as appropriate based on
changed circumstances, new information or other relevant factors. Any proposed
plan/project revisions shall be called out on the plan sets submitted for building
permits. Permits shall not be issued until the Development Services Departments have
reviewed and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the City
Council’s action. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the
original entitlement reviewed by the Zoning Administrator may be required pursuant to the
provisions of HBZSO Section 241.18.
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS CONDITION:
The owner of the property which is the subject of this project and the project applicant if different
from the property owner, and each of their heirs, successors and assigns, shall defend, indemnify
and hold harmless the City of Huntington Beach and its agents, officers, and employees from any
133
claim, action or proceedings, liability cost, including attorney’s fees and costs against the City or
its agents, officers or employees, to attack, set aside, void or annul any approval of the City,
including but not limited to any approval granted by the City Council, Planning Commission, or
Design Review Board concerning this project. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any
claim, action or proceeding and should cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
134
VICINITY MAP
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 20-012, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 20-013,
AND SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 20-001
(714 PCH MIXED USE)
135
UPUPA-3.02A-3.0A-3.1A-3.11211A-4.01A-4.1Property Line See Survey50' - 0"Property Line See Survey110' - 0"Alley Center Line7' - 6"Existing Adjacent Property112 8th Street, Huntington Beach CAExisting Adjacent PropertyShown for Clarification OnlyExisting Adjacent Property716 Pacific Coast HighwayHuntington Beach CAProperty Line See Survey50' - 0"10' - 0"Property Line See Survey110' - 0"SETBACK0' - 4"0' - 7 1/2"48" CLR19' - 0"25' - 0"0' - 7 1/2"SETBACK0' - 4"8' - 0"12' - 0"10' - 0"12' - 0"9' - 0"12' - 0"DRIVEWAYGUEST #1COMMERCIALHANDICAPPARKINGPARKING 3ELEVPARKING #5STACKEDLIFT TANDEMACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLCOMMERCIAL ORRESIDENTIAL USERETAIL / COFFEEOCCUPANCY B717 S.F. FFE 31.60'PARKING #2COMMERCIALPARKING #4STACKEDLIFT TANDEMPARKING #6STACKEDLIFT TANDEM5' - 0"RESIDENTIAL ELEVATORACCESSIBLE ADA TYPEUP TO RESIDENTIAL FLOORS6' - 9"ALLEYALLEYPROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINEExisting Adjacent Property111 7th Street, Huntington Beach CASTAIR UP TO 2nd FLOOR DECKFIRE ACCESS STAIR4' - 0"EL 33.61'Slope Driveway 5%EL 29.40'(E) EL 31.52'PROPERTY LINE(E) SIDEWALK(E) SIDEWALKPACIFIC COAST HIGHWAYPROPOSED 8" WIDE CMU BLOCK WALL ON THE PROPERTY LINEPROPOSED 8" WIDE CMU BLOCK WALL ON THE PROPERTY LINEPROPOSED 8" WIDE CMU BLOCK WALL ON THE PROPERTY LINE23' - 1"25' - 11 1/2"MIN 25'-0" SETBACK FOR CAR TURN INTO PARKING GARAGE.(E) TC 31.40' HIGHEST T.O.C.DATUM FOR 35'-0" MAX BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT.PROPOSED 8" WIDE S.S. RECESSED TRENCH DRAIN CONNECT PER CIVIL ENGINEER(E) EL 31.50'(E) EL 31.33'18'-0" wide entrance0' - 7 1/2"4" SIDE YARD SETBACK25' - 0"PUBLIC OPENSPACE 172 S.F.SEE LANDSCAPEPLANSTRASH /RECYCLE12" CLRPROPOSED ROLL UP ENTRY GATE TO REMAIN OPEN DURING BUSINESS HOURS OF OPPERATION33' - 0"2A-4.0(E) EL 33.43'EL 32.60'EL 32.60'PROPOSED 8" WIDE S.S. RECESSED TRENCH DRAIN CONNECT PER CIVIL ENGINEEREL 33.50'Slope Walkway 5%max. crosslope 2%EL 31.60'PROPOSED DRAIN CONNECT PER CIVIL ENGINEER, CONNECT TO STORM SEWEREXISTING 4'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT GROUND LEVEL1' - 0"EXISTING 4'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT GROUND LEVELEXISTING 2'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT 2nd& 3rd LEVELSSlope Driveway 5%EL 31.60'1 bike stallNO PARKING4" SIDE YARD SETBACK0' - 7 1/2"4' - 0"9' - 0"12' - 0"4' - 0"(E) TC 31.31' LOWEST T.O.C.19' - 0"25' - 0"3' - 10 1/2"42" HIGH GUARDRAILOLD PROPERTY LINENEW PROPERTY LINE10' - 0"14' - 0"17' - 6"6' - 6"3' - 0"REAR YARD SETBACK4" SIDE YARD SETBACK4" SIDE YARD SETBACKROLL DOWN GATE WITH KNOCK BOX FOR FIRE DEP ACCESS27' - 0"SPECIAL PAVEMENT AREA850 SF OF PAVEMENTCURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK ALONG PCH FRONTAGE SHALL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED PER PW St Nos 202 AND 207Common Path of Egress TravelCommon Path of Egress Travel1' - 0"ROLL DOWN SMOKEDOOR AT ELEVATOR RESIDENTIAL ONLY ELEVATOR KEY FABSECURED ACCESSKNOX BOX& KEY FABWHEEL STOP AT LIFT,TYPICALSECURITY CAMERA,TYPICALWHEEL STOP TYPICALEL 32.50'EL 32.50'7' - 9"10' - 4"FDC CONNECTIONNearest FH 150' + 45' = 195' distance PER HB FIRE DEP REQUESTPROPOSED FIRE RISER LOCATION & BackFlowGARAGETYPE IIARETAILTYPE IIAGARAGETYPE IIAPROPOSED 4 GAS METERS LOCATIONSECURITY CAMERA,TYPICALPANICHARDWARENEAREST FIREHYDRANT LOCATED AT CROSS ST PCH & 8th ST APPROX. 195'-0" AWAYKNOX BOX LOCATIONKNOX BOX& KEY FABPAINT INTERIOR OF GARAGEBRIGHT WHITE FINISHFACP LOCATIONKNOX BOX& KEY FABNEW SEWER LATERAL, CONNECT TO MAIN PER CIVIL(4) PROPOSED SELF METERING WATER METER6' - 6"A-5.71RESTROOMSTORAGE+/- 5'-0" VIFFDC CONNECTION@ ALLEY PER HB FIREDEPARTMENT REQUESTNOTE: FDC CONNECTION AT ALLEY SHALL BE ROUTEDTO BACKFLOW DEVICE LOCATED AT PCH LOCATIONLANDSCAPELANDSCAPELANDSCAPEEXISTING DRIVEWAYEXISTING DRIVEWAYNEAREST FIREHYDRANT LOCATED AT CROSS ST PCH & 7th ST APPROX. 250'-0" AWAY29' - 2"50' drivewayCOURTYARDDRIVEWAYDRIVEWAY20' - 0"COURTYARDExisting Adjacent Property706 Pacific Coast HighwayHuntington Beach CAALL LIGHTING SHALL BE MOTION SENSOR ACTIVATED WITH SECURITY CAMERAS THOUGHOUT THE PROJECT.Slope Walkway 2% max. crosslope 2%max. crosslope 2%max. crosslope 2%TRUNCATED DOMESMIN 8'-2" HEADCLEARANCEMIN 8'-2" HEADCLEARANCEEXISTING WINDOW AT 1ST FLOOR EXISTING DECKAT 1ST FLOOR4' - 0"EXISTING GATEEXISTING GATE& FENCE 20' - 0"3' - 0"5' - 0"2' - 0"DARIANRADACNO. C-33451RENEWAL DATELICENSEDS TAOECETIHCRA T TFINRIOCALFA2-28-2021ScaleDateDrawn ByChecked ByProject NumberNOVUM ARCHITECTURE116 S. CATALINA AVE #122REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277 TEL: 310-709-4476WWW.NOVUMARCHITECTURE.COM714 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92648PROGRESS SET -NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION OR BID1/8" = 1'-0"A-0.0HUNTINGTON BEACHMIXED USECheckerAuthor10-23-2020H BeachCover Sheet & Site PlanPhat Huong HaAnhHolding LLC1/8" = 1'-0"1Site PlanArchitectural Sheet ListSheetNumberSheet NameA-0.0 Cover Sheet & Site PlanA-0.1 Proposed Project Area DiagramsA-0.2 Site Fire Master Plan & Code AnalysisA-0.3 Fire Master 2nd & 3rd FL Residential PlansA-0.5 Project SpecificationsA-0.6 Project SpecificationsA-2.0 Proposed Retail Plan & Parking Lift Tandem SpecsA-2.1 Proposed Car Lift Basement Floor Plan LevelA-2.2 Proposed 2nd & 3rd FL Residential PlansA-2.3 Proposed Roof Plan & Stair / Elev at DeckA-3.0 Exterior Building ElevationsA-3.1 Exterior Building ElevationsA-4.0 Building SectionsA-4.1 Building SectionsA-5.6 Accessible Coffe Shop Floor Plan & Restroom LayoutA-6.0 COLOR & MATERIAL BOARDA-6.1 PROPOSED RENDERINGSA-6.2 PROPOSED RENDERINGSA-6.3 PROPOSED RENDERINGSA-6.4 3D Massing & Site Diagrammatic ViewsA-6.5 3D Massing & Site Diagrammatic ViewsA-6.6 3D Massing View Diagrammatic SketchesLOT COVERAGE CALCULATIONEXISTING SITE = 5,500.31 S.F. SEE SURVEYPROPOSED SITE COVERAGE OF ALL BUILDINGS = 5,013 S.F.5,013 / 5,500.31 = 91% PROPOSED LOT COVERAGE PROPOSED BUILDING GROSS S.F TABULATION SEE A-0.1FIRST FLOOR LEVEL / GARAGE LEVEL TOTAL PROPOSED PROJECT GROSS S.F.4,005 S.F.12,199 S.F.LEGAL DESCRIPTIONLOTS 6 & 7 OF BLOCK 107, HUNTINGTON BEACH TRACT MAP MB 3/36 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIAASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 024-124-18LOT S.F.: 5,500.31 S.F. SEE SURVEYCOMMUNITY ASSICIATION: NOZONING: DISTRICT 1 - DOWNTOWN CORE MIXED USEFRONT SETBACK: 0'-0" REAR YARD SETBACK: 0'-0" WITH 4'-0" DEDICATION PER PUBLIC WORKSSIDE YARD SETBACKS: 0'-0" SEE FLOOR PLANS FOR VOLUNTARY SETBACKAT 2nd & 3rd FLOOR FOR NATURAL LIGHT & VENTILATION FOR EXISTING ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL HOME.COASTAL ZONE: YESCONSULTANT LISTOWNER:Thanh C. DongPhat Huong HaAnh Holding LLC714 Pacific Coast HighwayHuntington Beach, CAARCHITECT: NOVUM ARCHITECTURE116 S Catalina Suite 122Redondo Beach CA 90277 Tel: 310-383-1827SURVEY/CIVIL: MFKESSLERONE VENTURE, SUITE 130IRVINE CA 92618 Tel: 949-339-5330STRUCTURAL: ADR ENGINEERS11254 Hannum AvenueCulver City, CA 90230 Tel: 818-800-0631LANDSCAPE: Studio PAD, Inc.23276 S. POINTE DRIVE, STE. 103 / LAGUNA HILLS / CA 92653 Tel: 949.770.8530.SITESECOND FLOOR LEVEL / RESIDENTIAL3,955 S.F.RESIDENTIAL ROOF DECKS AT 2nd & 3rd FLOORS000 S.F.714 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach CANORTH(INCLUDES GARAGE; DOES NOT INCLUDE DECKS)Current Codes Effective January 1, 20182016 Building Code (Title 26)2016 Electrical Code (Title 27)2016 Plumbing Code (Title 28)2016 Mechanical Code (Title 29)2016 Residential Code (Title 30)2016 Green Building Standards Code (Title 31)Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC)THIRD FLOOR LEVEL / RESIDENTIAL 3,350 S.F.VICINITY MAPCODE ANALYSISOCCUPANCY: R-2 (Residence) & S-2 (Garage at Ground Level)TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: Type II A at 1st Fl Garage & Retail (Masonry & Concrete Slab Podium Deck Project) with Mtl Stud Wall Type VA at Residential Levels (2 & 3) above Concrete Podium. See notes on plansFIRE SPRINKLERS: YES (NFPA 13) all floorsDEFERRED SUBMITTALS1. PROPOSED 3 TOTAL STORY NEW MIXED USE COMMERCIAL PROJECT COMPOSED OF; (1) GROUND FLOOR RETAIL UNIT (COFFEE SHOP) WITH PROPOSED PARKING (ENCLOSED) GARAGE & 2 RESIDENTIAL STORIES ABOVE COMMERCIAL LEVEL. PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SHALL BE COMPOSED OF (3) FAMILY RESIDENCES LOCATED ON THE 2nd & 3rd FLOOR LEVELS OVER 1 LEVEL GARAGE. TOTAL BUILDING NUMBER OF FLOORS = 3 LEVELS.2. PROPOSED SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL / OFFICE = 766 GROSS S.F.3. PROPOSED PUBLIC OPEN SPACE (OPEN & ON TO STREET LEVEL) = 172 GROSS S.F.4 PROPOSED 1st FLOOR PARKING GARAGE ON GRADE = 4,017 GROSS S.F.5. PROPOSED 3 PARKING STALLS FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE (INCLUDE HANDICAP VAN STALL)6. PROPOSED 3 TANDEM PARKING STALLS (WITH CAR LIFTS) FOR PROPOSED (3) 2 BEDROOM RESIDENTIAL UNITS AT 2nd & 3rd FLOOR PLANS.CAR LIFTS ALLOW FOR STACKING OF CARS 6 TOTAL STALLS7. PROPOSED ROOF TOP DECK 149 S.F. (COMMON OPEN SPACE FOR RESIDENCES) WITH ELEVATOR & STAIR ACCESS. ROOF TOP DECK 42" GUARDRAIL SHALL BE UNDER 35'-0" HEIGHT LIMIT.8. REFER TO AREA DIAGRAMS ON SHEET A-0.1 FOR ALL PROPOSED DETAILED BUILDING AREAS AND PROPOSED BUILDING SETBACKS9. REFER TO SURVEY SHEET S-1 FOR EXISTING PROPERTY INFORMATION.10. ALL EQUIPMENT (MECH HVAC SYSTEMS) SHALL BE UNDER 35'-0" HEIGHT LIMIT.11. PROPOSED R-13 FIRE SPRINKLERS AT PROPOSED PROJECT SHALL BE SEPARATE DEFERRED SUBMITTAL.PROJECT DESCRIPTION & SCOPE OF WORKCivil PlansFIRST FLOOR LEVEL / RETAIL717 S.F.RESIDENTIAL COURTYARD DECK AT 2nd FLOORS 000 S.F.C-1 PRECISE GRADING PLAN PUBLIC OPEN SPACE 172 S.F.RESIDENTIAL ROOF TOP DECK (COMMON SPACE) 000 S.F.CODES & REGULATIONSCITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROJECT CODE & ZONING MATRIXSUBJECTCODE SECTIONREQUIRED / ALLOWEDPROPOSED PROJECTPARKING COMMERCIALPARKING RESIDENTIALSITE COVERAGEFRONT YARD SETBACKREAR YARD SETBACKSIDE YARD SETBACKSPUBLIC OPEN SPACEFENCESCOMMON OPEN SPACEPRIVATE OPEN SPACEEXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT LIMITS AT ROOF STAIR& ELEVATOR OVERHEADSECTION 3.2.8 - District 1 10'-0" 10'-0"SECTION 3.2.13 - District 1 6'-0" Note: 42" @ FYS NONE PROVIDEDSECTION 3.2.16 - District 1MIN DWELLING UNIT SIZE SECTION 3.2.12 - District 1 500 S.F. FOR EACH UNIT TO BE PROVIDEDSECTION 3.2.16.1 - District 1STORAGE SP @ EA UNIT SECTION 3.2.18 - District 1 50 CU FEET FOR EACH UNIT 50 CU FT PROVIDED @ EACHSECTION 3.2.26.4 - District 1 3 SPACES / 1,000 S.F. 3 SPACES PROVIDEDSECTION 3.2.26.6 - COASTAL3 SPACES EACH UNITTOTAL UNITS 3 X 2 = 63 SPACES PROVIDEDNOTE: PARKING LIFT PROVIDED 6 TOTAL SPACESBIKE PARKING SECTION 3.2.26.5 - District 1 1 BIKE STALL 1 BIKE STALLSECTION 3.3.1.4 - District 1 0' 0' PROVIDEDSECTION 3.3.1.4 - District 1 3' 9'-6' PROVIDEDSECTION 3.3.1.4 - District 1 0' 4" PROVIDEDSECTION 3.3.1.4 - District 1 3% to 5% of NET SITE AREA4,959 NET x .03 = 148.77 S.F.172 PROVIDEDNo. Description DateOWNER OF PROPERTY & APPLICANTOWNER & OWNERS REP: Phat Huong HaAnh Holding LLC714 Pacific Coast HighwayHuntington Beach, CAOWNER: Thanh C. Dong LEGAL DESCRIPTION:LOTS 6 & 7 OF BLOCK 107, HUNTINGTON BEACH TRACT MAP MB 3/36 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIAASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 024-124-181. EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGNAGE2. NFPA 13 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMC-2 PRECISE GRADING PLAN DETAILSC-1 PRECISE GRADING PLAN & NOTES C-4 PRECISE GRADING & EROSION PLANSheet 1-2 BOUNDARY TOPOGRAPHIC MAP Sheet 2-2 BOUNDARY TOPOGRAPHIC MAP Landscape PlansL-1 Proposed Schematic Landscape Plan & Imagery L-2 Proposed Schematic Open Space Enlargement Plans L-3 Proposed Schematic Planting Plan I-1 Proposed Schematic Irrigation Plan I-2 Proposed Schematic Irrigation Details I-3 Proposed Schematic Irrigation Specifications 136
DNDNUPUPDNDNUPDNUPA-3.02A-3.0A-3.1A-3.11211A-4.0RAISED BIOPLANTERSEE CIVIL &LANDSCAPE PLANS14' - 3"50' - 0"110' - 0"17' - 6"110' - 0"50' - 0"PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAYALLEY1A-4.10' - 4"23' - 11 1/2"20' - 8 1/2"4' - 8"0' - 4"ELEV2nd FLOOR3,955 GROSS S.F.ENTRY6' - 7 1/2"42' - 3"17' - 10 1/2"33' - 9 1/2"9' - 6"6' - 6"3' - 0"11' - 8 1/2"68' - 1"14' - 1"6' - 7 1/2"2' - 0"43' - 0"5' - 0"ALLEYUNIT 12 BEDROOM1,774 S.F.UNIT 22 BEDROOM1,803 S.F.2' - 6"18' - 3"24' - 3"5' - 0"2A-4.03' - 0"EXISTING 4'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT GROUND LEVEL3' - 0"EXISTING 4'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT GROUND LEVELEXISTING 2'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT 2nd& 3rd LEVELSVOLUNTARY SETBACK SPACE@ NEIGHBOR WINDOWS FOR NATURAL LIGHT & VENTILATIONVOLUNTARY SETBACK SPACE@ NEIGHBOR WINDOWS FOR NATURAL LIGHT & VENTILATIONENTRYELEVATORLOBBY2HR STAIRrated shaftBALCONY 54 S.F.CLOSETBATHFAMILY ROOMBALCONY / DECKPRIVATE OPEN SPACE159 S.F. (OPEN TO SKY)BALCONY / DECKPRIVATE OPEN SPACE140 S.F. (OPEN TO SKY)WDWDBEDROOMBEDROOMBEDROOM #1CLOSETBATHLIVING ROOMLIVING ROOMKITCHENKITCHENDINING ROOMCLOSETDINING ROOMSLIDING WALLSYSTEMOLD PROPERTY LINENEW PROPERTY LINEAlley Center LineALLEY14' - 0"3' - 0"REAR YARD SETBACKSIDE YARD SETBACK0' - 4"SIDE YARD SETBACK0' - 4"SIDE YARD SETBACK0' - 4"SIDE YARD SETBACK0' - 4"SIDE YARD SETBACK0' - 4"SIDE YARD SETBACK0' - 4"BATHCLOSETR-2 RESIDENTIALTYPE VA @ 2nd& 3rd FLOORSCOMMONOPEN SPACE140 S.F. STAIR STANDPIPEWITH DRAINWALKWAYCOMMON OPEN SPACE42" HIGH ABOVE PLANTER"DIRT" GRADE GLASS RAILFOR FALL PROTECTIONACCESSIBLE BATHROLL INSHOWER42" high wall95 S.F. of unobstructedopening for naturallight & ventilation. WallArea = 162 s.f. note that 95 S.F. is greater than 1/2 of the wall area 162 S.F.92.5 S.F. OF UNOBSTRUCTEDOPENING FOR NATURALLIGHT & VENTILATION. WALLAREA = 123.5 S.F. NOTE THAT 92.5 S.F. IS GREATER THAN 1/2 OF THE WALL AREA 123.5 S.F.A-5.725' - 0"5' - 0"EXISTING 2'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT 2nd& 3rd LEVELSEXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOREXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOREXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOR NOT A DECKEXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOR NOT A DECKEXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOREXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOREXISTING DECK AT 2ND FLOOREXISTING DECK AT 2ND FLOORREFER TO LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR EXTERIOR LANDSCAPE & PAVING FINISHESF.P.REFER TO LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR EXTERIOR LANDSCAPE & PAVING FINISHESLANDSCAPESTAIR #2STAIR #18' - 6"5' - 9"EXIT6' - 7 1/2"6' - 7 1/2"STORAGE6' - 6"9' - 6"4' - 9 1/2"6' - 4 1/2"STAIR OPEN TO SKY ISNOT COUNTED IN AREAA-3.02A-3.0A-3.1A-3.11211A-4.0UNIT 42 BEDROOM2,935 S.F.Existing Adjacent PropertyExisting Adjacent PropertyPACIFIC COAST HIGHWAYBALCONY / DECKPRIVATE OPEN SPACE285 S.F. (OPEN TO SKY)50' - 0"110' - 0"50' - 0"ALLEY1A-4.12' - 0"33' - 3"9' - 9"5' - 0"REAR YARD SETBACKALLEYBALCONY / DECK BELOW9' - 6"87' - 4 1/2"6' - 6"6' - 7 1/2"100' - 6"2' - 6 1/2"18' - 0"4' - 0"18' - 0"2' - 6"5' - 0"0' - 4"44' - 8"4' - 8"0' - 4"BUILDING SETBACKAT RESIDENTIAL LEVELSBUILDING SETBACKAT RESIDENTIAL LEVELSELEV24' - 11 1/2"ELEVATOR DOORS & STAIR DOORS OPEN INTO UNIT 3 WITH KEY "FAB" ACCESS ONLY2' - 0"43' - 0"5' - 0"11' - 8 1/2"19' - 11 1/2"48' - 1 1/2"7' - 7"6' - 6"1' - 4 1/2"2A-4.03' - 0"EXISTING 4'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT GROUND LEVEL3' - 0"EXISTING 2'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT 2nd& 3rd LEVELS4' - 0"3rd FLOOR3,350 GROSS S.F.VOLUNTARY SETBACK SPACE@ NEIGHBOR WINDOWS FOR NATURAL LIGHT & VENTILATIONVOLUNTARY SETBACK SPACE@ NEIGHBOR WINDOWS FOR NATURAL LIGHT & VENTILATION5' - 0"3' - 0"36" REFOVEN36" FRZDWDWBATHKITCHENDINING ROOMLIVING ROOMCLOSETMASTER BEDROOM #1DUALSHOWERENTERTAINMENT ROOMELEVATOR MACHINE ROOMBATHARTGALLERYCLEAR6' - 0"CLEAR6' - 0"FAMILY ROOMLOBBYCLOSETTO ROOFTO 2nd FLBEDROOM # 250' - 0"INTERIOR VIEWEMERGENCYESCAPEWINDOWAlley Center LineALLEY17' - 0"7' - 0"OLD PROPERTY LINENEW PROPERTY LINE3' - 0"7' - 0"SIDE YARD SETBACK0' - 4"SIDE YARD SETBACK0' - 4"SIDE YARD SETBACK0' - 4"SIDE YARD SETBACK0' - 4"R-2 RESIDENTIALTYPE VA @ 3rdFLOORSTAIR STANDPIPEWITH DRAINPRIVATEOPEN SPACE DECK 312 S.F.5' - 0"DECK 24 S.F.2HR STAIRrated shaft1HR CORRIDOR4' - 6"4' - 0"0' - 4"4' - 0"ACCESSIBLEBATHROLL INSHOWER2' - 2"60" clrEXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOREXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOREXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOR NOT A DECKEXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOR NOT A DECKEXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOREXISTING WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOREXISTING DECK AT 3RD FLOOREXISTING DECK AT 3RD FLOORF.P.F.P.STAIR #2STAIR #1EXIT14' - 3"SETBACK @3rd FLOOR10' - 0"42" HIGH WALL4' - 2"STAIR OPEN TO SKY ISNOT COUNTED IN AREA1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY WITH CLIENT AND SHALL ASSIST THE CLIENT WITH ALL PROPOSED INTERIOR FINISHES, EQUIPMENTS AND APPLIANCES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONSULT WITH THE CLIENTS INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM OR CONSULTANTS IF SUPPLIED.2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE CLIENT & ARCHITECT OF ANY UN-FORSEABLE PROBLEMS AND OR ISSUES WITH THE RENOVATION AND REUSE OF THE EXISTING BUILDING OR PORTION OF BUILDINGS OR MATERIALS AND ITS SYSTEMS.3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY WITH CLIENT AND SHALL REMOVE AND STORE PER CLIENT'S DIRECTION ANY PORTIONS OR ITEMS FROM THE EXISTING STRUCTURE(S) TO BE DEMOLISHED OR RENOVATED AND OR REUSED. ANY ITEMS THAT ARE TO BE REUSED MUST COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL BUILDING CODES & STANDARDS.4. PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY FUEL GAS SUPPLY LINES WITH SHUTOFF VALVES TO ALL GAS FIRED OPERATED APPLIANCES (REFER PLAN IF USED). SEE APPLIANCE SCHEDULE AND PLUMBING PLANS IF PROVIDED. PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LINES AND CONNECTIONS TO ALL APPLIANCES AS REQUIRED. SEE APPLIANCE SCHEDULE AND ELECTRICAL POWER PLANS.5. REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER. PROVIDE PURIFIED COLD WATER SUPPLY LINE TO ICE MAKER WITH RECESSED SHUT OFF VALVE. SEE APPLIANCE SCHEDULE. RANGE. TO BE PROVIDED WITH FUEL GAS AND/OR ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AS REQUIRED. VERIFY WITH CLIENT ALL APPLIANCES.6. KITCHEN RANGE HOOD (REFER PLAN IF USED) WITH VENTS CONNECTED TO WALL MOUNTED EXHAUST FANS. VERIFY VENTING REQUIREMENTS WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.CONVECTION/MICROWAVE OVEN. SEE APPLIANCE SCHEDULE. VENTING AS REQUIRED BY MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.7. KITCHEN SINK WITH 1 H.P. MIN. (REFER PLAN IF USED) GARBAGE DISPOSAL. VERIFY WITH CLIENT.8. PLUMBING FIXTURE AND HARDWARE. SEE SCHEDULE. LOW FLOW TOILETS (1.28 GP FLUSH) SHOWER HEAD (2 G.P.M.) FAUCETS (1.5 G.P.M.) PER WATER CONSERVATION CODE REQUIREMENTS. AN APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER IS REQUIRED FOR DRAINAGE PIPING SERVING FIXTURES LOCATED BELOW THE ELEVATION OF THE NEXT UPSTREAM MANHOLE COVER, FIXTURES ABOVE SUCH ELEVATIONS SHALL NOT DISCHARGE THROUGH THE BACKWATER VALVE - CPC710.19. DISHWASHER (REFER PLAN IF USED). VERIFY WITH CLIENT.10. LOWER, UPPER CABINETS OR BUILT IN CABINETRY PER KITCHEN CONSULTANT. VERIFY WITH CLIENT.15. PROVIDE STATE FIRE MARSHAL APPROVED SMOKE ALARMS (DETECTORS). ALARMS SHALL BE HARD WIRED TO SEPARATE CIRCUIT WITH BATTERY BACK UP AS REQUIRED BY ELECTRICAL CODE. DETECTORS SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED AND SOUND AN ALARM AUDIBLE IN ALL OFFICE ROOMS. PART OF SECURITY SYSTEM CONTRACT.16. WATER HEATER (REFER TO MEP PLANS) T.B.D. HOLDING TANK OR SIMILAR. PLUMBER TO SIZE FOR ALL HOT WATER TO RUN SIMULTANEOUSLY. VERIFY WITH T-24 ENERGY CALCULATIONS & PLUMBING PLANS. PROVIDE APPROVED ANCHOR STRAP C.P.C. 510.5.P+T VALVES OUTSIDE. STRAPPED @ TOP & BOTTOM WITH 1 1/2" X 16" GA. STRAP WITH 3/8" X 8" LAG BOLT AT EACH END. PROVIDE R30 ROOF INSULATION AT ROOF, R16 AT ALL EXTERIOR WALLS. PROVIDE R30 ROOF INSULATION AT ROOF, R16 AT ALL EXTERIOR WALLS. REFER TO T-24 ENERGY CALCULATIONS.17. F.A.U. (REFER TO MEP PLANS) PROVIDE COMBUSTION AIR AND CONDENSATE LINE TO OUTSIDE AIR. PROVIDE NIGHT SETBACK THERMOSTAT. SEE T-24 FOR SUMMARY OF SIZE AND MODEL. MOUNT ON 18" HIGH PLYWOOD PLATFORM.11. PROVIDE SHOWER ENCLOSURES (REFER PLAN IF USED) AT ALL SHOWER STALLS SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE. ENCLOSURES SHALL BE A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 6'-6" MEASURED FROM FINISH FLOOR U.N.O. SHATTERPROOF CLEAR GLASS ENCLOSURE VERIFY W/ CLIENT.5. PROVIDE STATE FIRE MARSHAL APPROVED SMOKE ALARMS (DETECTORS). ALARMS SHALL BE HARD WIRED TO SEPARATE CIRCUIT WITH BATTERY BACK UP AS REQUIRED BY ELECTRICAL CODE. DETECTORS SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED AND SOUND AN ALARM AUDIBLE IN ALL OFFICE ROOMS. PART OF SECURITY SYSTEM CONTRACT.16. WATER HEATER (REFER TO MEP PLANS) T.B.D. HOLDING TANK OR SIMILAR. PLUMBER TO SIZE FOR ALL HOT WATER TO RUN SIMULTANEOUSLY. VERIFY WITH T-24 ENERGY CALCULATIONS & PLUMBING PLANS. PROVIDE APPROVED ANCHOR STRAP C.P.C. 510.5.P+T VALVES OUTSIDE. STRAPPED @ TOP & BOTTOM WITH 1 1/2" X 16" GA. STRAP WITH 3/8" X 8" LAG BOLT AT EACH END. PROVIDE R30 ROOF INSULATION AT ROOF, R16 AT ALL EXTERIOR WALLS. PROVIDE R30 ROOF INSULATION AT ROOF, R16 AT ALL EXTERIOR WALLS. REFER TO T-24 ENERGY CALCULATIONS.17. F.A.U. (REFER TO MEP PLANS) PROVIDE COMBUSTION AIR AND CONDENSATE LINE TO OUTSIDE AIR. PROVIDE NIGHT SETBACK THERMOSTAT. SEE T-24 FOR SUMMARY OF SIZE AND MODEL. MOUNT ON 18" HIGH PLYWOOD PLATFORM.2016 CBC 1205.2 Natural lightThe minimum net glazed area shall be not less than 8 percent of the floor area of the room served.1205.2.1 Adjoining spacesFor the purpose of natural lighting, any room is permitted to be considered as a portion of an adjoining room where one-half of the area of the common wall is open and unobstructed and provides an opening of not less than one-tenth of the floor area of the interior room or 25 square feet (2.32 m2), whichever is greater2016 CBC 1203.5.1 Ventilation area requiredThe openable area of the openings to the outdoors shall be not less than 4 percent of the floor area being ventilated.1203.5.1.1 Adjoining spacesWhere rooms and spaces without openings to the outdoors are ventilated through an adjoining room, the opening to the adjoining room shall be unobstructed and shall have an area of not less than 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room or space, but not less than 25 square feet (2.3 m2). The openable area of the openings to the outdoors shall be based on the total floor area being ventilated.PLAN NOTES:DARIANRADACNO. C-33451RENEWAL DATELICENSEDS TAOECETIHCRA T TFINRIOCALFA2-28-2021ScaleDateDrawn ByChecked ByProject NumberNOVUM ARCHITECTURE116 S. CATALINA AVE #122REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277 TEL: 310-709-4476WWW.NOVUMARCHITECTURE.COM714 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92648PROGRESS SET -NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION OR BID1/8" = 1'-0"A-2.2HUNTINGTON BEACHMIXED USECheckerAuthor10-23-2020H BeachProposed 2nd & 3rd FLResidential PlansPhat Huong HaAnhHolding LLC1/8" = 1'-0"1Level 21/8" = 1'-0"2Level 31/8" = 1'-0"FLOOR PLAN LEGENDNo. Description Date137
DNDNDNA-3.02A-3.0A-3.1A-3.11211A-4.01A-4.150' - 0"45' - 0"5' - 0"6' - 7 1/2"6' - 6"7' - 7"27' - 7 1/2"4' - 6"10' - 0"6' - 0"19' - 11 1/2"11' - 8 1/2"9' - 6"110' - 0"50' - 0"45' - 0"5' - 0"7' - 1 1/2"93' - 4 1/2"9' - 6"110' - 0"Alley Center LineExisting Adjacent PropertyExisting Adjacent PropertyALLEYALLEYPROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINESTAIR UP TO 2nd FLOOR DECKFIRE ACCESS STAIRPROPERTY LINE(E) SIDEWALKPACIFIC COAST HIGHWAYExisting Adjacent PropertyPROPOSED 8" WIDE CMU BLOCK WALL ON THE PROPERTY LINEPROPOSED 8" WIDE CMU BLOCK WALL ON THE PROPERTY LINE9' - 6"DECK BELOWDECK BELOW2A-4.0ROOF TOP DECK300 S.F. MAXPROPOSED 42" HIGH A.F.F. GUARDRAILBUILT UP ROOFINGPROPOSED ROOF TOP MECH UNITS SHALL BE UNDER MAX ALLOWED 35'-0" HEIGHT LIMIT & SHALL BE SCREENED BY 42" HIGH A.F.F. GUARDRAIL3' - 0"EXISTING 4'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT GROUND LEVEL1' - 0"3' - 0"EXISTING 4'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT GROUND LEVELEXISTING 2'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT 2nd& 3rd LEVELSELEVROOF STAIRBUILT UP ROOFINGBUILT UP ROOFINGDECK BELOW9' - 6"DECK BELOWDECK BELOWBUILT UP ROOFINGGI DOWNSPOUT W/ OVERFLOW5' - 0"ROOF DECK WALKWAY5' - 0"300 S.F. / 15 = 20 OCCUPANTSBUILT UPROOFINGSOLAR PANELSROOF DECK WALKWAYSOLAR PANELSREAR YARD SETBACKOLD PROPERTY LINENEW PROPERTY LINERAISED BIOPLANTER AT SECOND FLOOR DECK SEE CIVIL PLANS & LANDSCAPE PLANS42" HIGH ABOVE PLANTER"DIRT" GRADE GLASS RAILFOR FALL PROTECTIONPROPOSED ROOF TOP MECH UNITS SHALL BE UNDER MAX ALLOWED 35'-0" HEIGHT LIMIT & SHALL BE SCREENED BY 42" HIGH A.F.F. GUARDRAILVOLUNTARY SETBACK SPACE@ NEIGHBOR WINDOWS FOR NATURAL LIGHT & VENTILATIONVOLUNTARY SETBACK SPACE@ NEIGHBOR WINDOWS FOR NATURAL LIGHT & VENTILATIONGARAGEMECH EQUIPMENTREFER TO MEPVERTICAL RATED SHAFT TO GARAGEMECH EQUIPMENT& ELEV REFER TO MEP3' - 0"6' - 6"A-3.02A-3.0A-3.1A-3.11211A-4.01A-4.1ELEVPROPOSED 42" HIGH A.F.F. GUARDRAIL, TYP AT ROOF DECK13' - 1 1/2"35' - 9"17' - 10 1/2"33' - 9 1/2"9' - 6"45' - 0"4' - 8"0' - 4"7' - 9"5' - 0"BUILT UP ROOFINGSEE 1/A-2.2DECK BELOWDECK BELOW2A-4.02' - 0"STAIR ATROOFPROPOSED 42" HIGH A.F.F. GUARDRAILAWNING AT 3rd FLOORAWNING AT 2nd FLOOR50' - 0"110' - 0"50' - 0"DECK BELOW5' - 0"110' - 0"6' - 7 1/2"6' - 6"7' - 7"27' - 7 1/2"20' - 6"19' - 11 1/2"11' - 8 1/2"9' - 6"0' - 4"44' - 8"4' - 8"0' - 4"300 S.F. / 15 = 20 OCCUPANTS10EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL or CPET = 86.5'20DECK BELOW10' - 0"REAR YARD SETBACKOLD PROPERTY LINENEW PROPERTY LINEBUILT UP ROOFINGSEE 1/A-2.2BUILT UP ROOFINGSEE 1/A-2.2MECH & ELEVSHAFT0' - 0"14' - 3"3' - 0"6' - 6"3' - 0"5' - 0"5' - 0"3' - 0"Existing Adjacent PropertyEXISTING 2'-0" BUILDING SETBACK AT 2nd& 3rd LEVELSAlley Center LineExisting Adjacent PropertyALLEYALLEY1014' - 7 1/2"6' - 6"10' - 0"DECK BELOWDARIANRADACNO. C-33451RENEWAL DATELICENSEDS TAOECETIHCRA T TFINRIOCALFA2-28-2021ScaleDateDrawn ByChecked ByProject NumberNOVUM ARCHITECTURE116 S. CATALINA AVE #122REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277 TEL: 310-709-4476WWW.NOVUMARCHITECTURE.COM714 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92648PROGRESS SET -NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION OR BID1/8" = 1'-0"A-2.3HUNTINGTON BEACHMIXED USECheckerAuthor10-23-2020H BeachProposed Roof Plan & Stair /Elev at DeckPhat Huong HaAnhHolding LLC1/8" = 1'-0"1ROOF PLAN1/8" = 1'-0"2T.O. ROOF (ELEVATOR, STAIR & ROOF DECK PLAN)No. Description Date138
Level 10' -0"Level 29' -0"Level 318' -6"1A-4.1ROOF12' - 6"FLOOR8' - 6"10'-0" CEILING42" A.F.F.10' - 9"9' - 6"9' - 0"11' - 0"32' - 9 1/2"2.2' Grade DifferencePROPERTY LINENEW PROPERTY LINEAT 3rd FLOOR13' - 1 1/2"35' - 9"51' - 7 1/2"PARKING LEVELACCESSIBLE HANDICAPSTALL PARKINGRESIDENTIAL LEVELRESIDENTIAL LEVELPARKING LEVELRETAIL / OFFICE2A-4.0PER MANUFACTURER8' - 9 1/2"10' - 2 1/2"EL 33.61'EL 42.61'EL 52.11'EL 62.86' TOP OF ROOF(E) TC 31.40' HIGHEST T.O.C.DATUM FOR 35'-0" MAX BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT.(31.40' + 35' = 66.40' Max Height)MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT35' - 0"ALLEYPACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY10' - 0"RECESSED CAR LIFTEL 33.61'MULTI PLY BUILT UP ROOF PROPOSED ROOF DECK8'-2" CLEAR HEIGHT3' - 6"6" CONCRETE PODIUMSLAB & CONC BEAMSPER STRUCTURALOPEN TRELLISOPEN TRELLIS8' - 5"35'-0" MAX BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT.(31.40' DATUM + 35' = 66.40' Max Height)PROPOSED STAIR AT ROOFPROPOSED ELEVATOR AT ROOF6' - 7 1/2"6' - 6"13'-6" AT ELEVATOREXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT LIMITSSECTION 3.2.8. DISTRICT 1(ALLOWED 10'-0" ABOVE MAX BUILDING HEIGHT)EL 42.61'EL 52.11'EL 62.86' TOP OF ROOF42" A.F.F.8' - 9 1/2"MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT35' - 0"8' - 6"8' - 2"RESIDENTIAL LEVELFULLY SPRINKLEREDRESIDENTIAL LEVELFULLY SPRINKLEREDR-2 RESIDENTIALTYPE VA @ 2nd& 3rd FLOORSR-2 RESIDENTIALTYPE VA @ 2nd& 3rd FLOORSS-2 OCCUPANCYENCLOSED GARAGEFULLY SPRINKLEREDType IIA Construction3' - 0"6' - 6"42" A.F.F.2' - 6"2' - 6"2' - 2 1/2"9' - 0"11' - 2 1/2"Basement Level-11' -0"1' - 0"1' - 0"1' - 0"0' - 9"5/8" / 1'-0"MIN 8'-2" HEADCLEARANCEMIN 8'-2" HEADCLEARANCEMIN 8'-2" HEADCLEARANCEOLD PROPERTY LINESETBACK LINE AT REAR10' - 0"25' - 0"Level 10' -0"Level 29' -0"Level 318' -6"1A-4.0PROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINESLOPED DRIVEWAY & RAMP AT ENTRYExisting AdjacentProperty & BuildingSTAIR TO ROOFTOP DECKMULTI PLY ROOFING SYSTEM3' - 0"2' - 0"43' - 0"5' - 0"5' - 0"RESIDENTIAL ROOF DECKRESIDENTIAL LEVELPARKING LEVEL42" A.F.F.10' - 9"9' - 6"9' - 0"2.2' Grade DifferentialVOLUNTARY SETBACK PARTIAL SETBACKTO BE DETERMINED WITH PLANNING & FIRE DEPARTMENTEXISTING SETBACK AT ADJACENT PROPERTY BUILDINGRECESSED CAR LIFTSEE SITE/ PARKING PLANPER MANUFACTURER4' - 0"0' - 4"SLOPED WALKWAYSEE SITE PLANELEVATOR TO ROOFTOP DECK13'-6" AT ELEVATORNOTE: EXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT LIMITSSECTION 3.2.8. DISTRICT 1(ALLOWED 10'-0" ABOVE MAX BUILDING HEIGHT)MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT35' - 0"8' - 9 1/2"(E) TC 31.40' HIGHEST T.O.C.DATUM FOR 35'-0" MAX BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT.(31.40' + 35' = 66.40' Max Height)35'-0" MAX BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT.(31.40' DATUM + 35' = 66.40' Max Height)EL 33.61'EL 42.61'EL 52.11'EL 62.86' TOP OF ROOF3' - 0"42" A.F.F.RESIDENTIAL LEVELRESIDENTIAL LEVELRESIDENTIAL LEVELR-2 RESIDENTIALTYPE VA @ 2nd& 3rd FLOORSR-2 RESIDENTIALTYPE VA @ 2nd& 3rd FLOORSS-2 OCCUPANCYENCLOSED GARAGEFULLY SPRINKLEREDType IIA Construction2' - 10 1/2"0' - 4"Basement Level-11' -0"9'-6" AT LIFTDARIANRADACNO. C-33451RENEWAL DATELICENSEDS TAOECETIHCRA T TFINRIOCALFA2-28-2021ScaleDateDrawn ByChecked ByProject NumberNOVUM ARCHITECTURE116 S. CATALINA AVE #122REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277 TEL: 310-709-4476WWW.NOVUMARCHITECTURE.COM714 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92648PROGRESS SET -NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION OR BID3/16" = 1'-0"A-4.0HUNTINGTON BEACHMIXED USECheckerAuthor10-23-2020H BeachBuilding SectionsPhat Huong HaAnhHolding LLC3/16" = 1'-0"1Section 23/16" = 1'-0"2Section 1No. Description Date139
PROPOSEDPROJECTEXISTINGGAS STATIONEXISTINGRESIDENCEPROPOSED ROOF DECKBUILT UP ROOF& SOLAR PANELSBUILT UP ROOF& SOLAR PANELSExisting Adjacent Property716 Pacific Coast HighwayHuntington Beach CAExisting Adjacent Property706 Pacific Coast HighwayHuntington Beach CADARIANRADACNO. C-33451RENEWAL DATELICENSEDS TAOECETIHCRA T TFINRIOCALFA2-28-2021ScaleDateDrawn ByChecked ByProject NumberNOVUM ARCHITECTURE116 S. CATALINA AVE #122REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277 TEL: 310-709-4476WWW.NOVUMARCHITECTURE.COM714 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92648PROGRESS SET -NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION OR BIDA-6.4HUNTINGTON BEACHMIXED USECheckerAuthor10-23-2020H Beach3D Massing & SiteDiagrammatic ViewsPhat Huong HaAnhHolding LLC1SITE VIEW 1No. Description Date140
PROPOSEDPROJECTEXISTINGGAS STATIONEXISTINGRESIDENCEPROPOSEDROOF DECKAC UNITSSCREENEDBY PARAPETBUILT UP ROOF& SOLAR PANELSBUILT UP ROOF& SOLAR PANELSExisting Adjacent Property716 Pacific Coast HighwayHuntington Beach CAExisting Adjacent Property706 Pacific Coast HighwayHuntington Beach CADARIANRADACNO. C-33451RENEWAL DATELICENSEDS TAOECETIHCRA T TFINRIOCALFA2-28-2021ScaleDateDrawn ByChecked ByProject NumberNOVUM ARCHITECTURE116 S. CATALINA AVE #122REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277 TEL: 310-709-4476WWW.NOVUMARCHITECTURE.COM714 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92648PROGRESS SET -NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION OR BIDA-6.5HUNTINGTON BEACHMIXED USECheckerAuthor10-23-2020H Beach3D Massing & SiteDiagrammatic ViewsPhat Huong HaAnhHolding LLC1SITE VIEW 2No. Description DateAccent paving at Alley, see Site Plan A-0.0 & Color & Material Board A-6.010'-0" BUILDING SETBACKABOVE 25' PER CODE141
DARIANRADACNO. C-33451RENEWAL DATELICENSEDS TAOECETIHCRA T TFINRIOCALFA2-28-2021ScaleDateDrawn ByChecked ByProject NumberNOVUM ARCHITECTURE116 S. CATALINA AVE #122REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277 TEL: 310-709-4476WWW.NOVUMARCHITECTURE.COM714 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92648PROGRESS SET -NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION OR BIDA-6.6HUNTINGTON BEACHMIXED USECheckerAuthor10-23-2020H Beach3D Massing ViewDiagrammatic SketchesPhat Huong HaAnhHolding LLCNo. Description Date13D View @ Pacific Coast Highway23D View @ Alley142
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Community Development Director
BY: Hayden Beckman, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:
..title
APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 20-012, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 20-013,
AND SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 20-001 (714 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
MIXED USE)
REQUEST:
CUP/CDP: To permit the construction of a new three-story 12,713
sq. ft. mixed use building at an overall height of 35 feet, which
includes a 766 sq. ft. ground floor retail coffee shop; three two -
bedroom residential units on the second and third floor; a 149 sq. ft.
rooftop deck; an enclosed parking garage for seven parking spaces
(four grade level, three subterranean); and two open commercial
parking spaces for a total of nine on-site parking spaces. SP: To
permit an 18 ft. wide garage access driveway in lieu of a minimum
required 20 ft. wide driveway.
LOCATION:
714 Pacific Coast Highway, 92648 (North side of PCH, between 7th
and 8th St.)
..body
APPLICANT/
PROPERTY
OWNER:
Thanh Dong, Phat Huong Haanh Holdings, LLC, 18961 Flagstaff
Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
APPELLANT:
Sam Hanna, P.O. Box 519, Tustin, CA 92781
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
1. Is the project proposal consistent with the City of Huntington Beach’s
adopted land use regulations (i.e. General Plan, Zoning Map and Zoning Code
including any specific plans and overlay districts where applicable)?
2. Does the project proposal satisfy all the findings required for approving a
Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit?
3. Has the appropriate level of environmental analysis been determined?
143
RECOMMENDATION:
..recommendation That the Planning Commission take the following actions:
A) Find the proposed project categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 – Infill Development Projects; and
B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development Permit No.
20-013, and Special Permit No. 20-001 with findings and conditions of approval
(Attachment No. 1)
..end
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
A) Do not make the suggested findings, which will result in a mandatory denial per
Section 241.10 (c) of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
B) Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development Permit No.
20-013, and Special Permit No. 20-001 and direct staff accordingly.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
The proposed project is a request to construct a new three-story 12,713 sq. ft. mixed
use building at an overall height of 35 feet. The mixed use building will include a 766 sq.
ft. ground floor retail coffee shop, three two-bedroom residential units on the second
and third floor, and a 300 sq. ft. rooftop deck. A ground floor fully enclosed parking
garage will provide seven total parking spaces, four grade level and three subterranean
in a vertical tandem configuration, as well as two alley-loaded commercial parking
spaces for a total of nine on-site parking spaces.
Currently, the project site is vacant and undeveloped. A small single family dwelling and
oil production facility previously existed on the property, both of which were demolished
and removed in 2017.
Zoning Administrator Action:
CUP No. 20-012 and CDP No. 20-013 were originally scheduled for a public hearing
before the Zoning Administrator on October 7, 2020. At the hearing, the project was
continued to the November 4, 2020 hearing date at the applicant’s request to address a
design issue. On October 15, 2020, the applicant filed a request for a Special Permit
pursuant to Section 2.5.6 of the Downtown Specific Plan, to permit an 18 ft. wide garage
access drive aisle in lieu of a minimum required 20 ft. wide drive aisle.
The project was then presented at the November 4, 2020 Zoning Administrator hearing,
and the owner of the adjacent site (716 Pacific Coast Highway), identified multiple
concerns with the design of the project. Following discussion between staff, the applicant,
and neighboring property owner, the Zoning Administrator approved the project with
suggested findings and conditions of approval.
144
Appeal:
On November 16, 2020, the Zoning Administrator’s approval was appealed by Sam
Hanna, owner of the property immediately to the north (Attachment No. 3). Mr. Hanna
identifies concerns with potential impacts to the safety, privacy, and visibility of his
property. The appellant also requests revisions to the proposed project’s setbacks to
preserve private views of the ocean from his property, and moving th e location of the
common open space provided on the rooftop deck to preserve privacy between
structures. Further, the letter identifies concerns with an existing public utility pole, trash
collection, and truck deliveries. Email correspondences from Mr. Hanna prior to the
October 5, 2020 and November 4, 2020 Zoning Administrator hearings are attached for
reference (Attachment No. 5).
Staff evaluated the project for consistency with development standards of the HBZSO
and Downtown Specific Plan and determined that the project furthers the intended
development pattern as envisioned by the Specific Plan. There are no provisi ons within
the Specific Plan, HBZSO or Coastal Element that require preservation of private views
for properties fronting Pacific Coast Highway. The City does not have a view preservation
ordinance and Mr. Hanna has not furnished evidence of a private view easement across
the subject property. Conversely, the DTSP requires a 5 ft. maximum build-to front
setback along Pacific Coast Highway to establish an inviting street presence and foster
appropriate commercial and pedestrian connections. A build-to provision differs from a
minimum setback standard as it requires a structure within so many feet of a property line
as opposed to establishing a minimum separation from the property line.
The appellant also identified concerns with the structural integrity and stability during
excavation and shoring of the proposed project. It should be noted that the Zoning
Administrator reviews and acts only on conceptual plans to determine that the proposed
project meets land use, zoning issues, and minimum development standards. As is
typical for all entitlements, if the conceptual plans are approved for land use, the architect
and civil engineer then prepare grading, shoring, excavation, mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, and structural plans for review and approval through the grading and building
permit plan check process.
An enclosed trash collection room centrally located within the ground floor garage
ensures refuse from the commercial and residential tenants is managed entirely onsite.
Collection procedures by the refuse company would occur in the public alley similar to all
other downtown properties. To abate any nuisance concerns related to the collection and
disposal of trash for the project, staff suggests a condition of approval to prohibit disposal
of glass and other restaurant or retail refuse between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am .
Smaller commercial projects, such as this one, do not warrant an on-site delivery bay or
loading dock and deliveries are expected to occur within the common shared loading
zones located throughout Downtown. Deliveries to the commercial tenant would not be
permitted to occur in the alley to ensure sufficient vehicular access is maintained at all
times for properties served by the alley. Staff is currently working with the Public Works
145
Department to address the utility pole’s status and location within the alley as it relates to
the project and will provide the Planning Commission with an update at the December 8
public hearing.
A complete discussion of compliance with zoning code development standards can be
found in the Zoning Compliance section below.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS:
Subject Property And Surrounding General Plan Designations, Zoning And Land
Uses:
LOCATION GENERAL PLAN ZONING LAND USE
Subject Property: M-sp (30-50 du/ac)
Mixed Use – Specific
Plan Overlay (Max.
30-50 dwelling units
per acre)
SP5-CZ-O (Downtown
Specific Plan District 1 –
Coastal Zone Overlay –
Oil Overlay)
Vacant
North of Subject
Property:
M-sp (30-50 du/ac) SP5-CZ-O (District 1) Live/Work Unit
East of Subject
Property (Across
Alley):
RH-sp (Residential
High Density –
Specific Plan Overlay)
SP5-CZ-O (District 4) Single Family
Residential
South of Subject
Property:
M-sp (30-50 du/ac) SP5-CZ-O (District 1) 7/11 Service Station
and Convenience
Market
West of Subject
Property (Across
PCH):
M-sp (30-50 du/ac) SP5-CZ (District 7) City Beach/
Huntington Pacific
Condominiums
General Plan Conformance:
The General Plan Land Use Map and zoning designation on the subject property is M -sp
(Mixed Use – Specific Plan Overlay). The proposed project will implement both the
General Plan and zoning designations of the site. The proposed project is consistent with
the intent of these designations, and the goals and policies of the City’s General Plan as
follows:
Land Use Element
Goal LU 1: New commercial, industrial, and residential development is coordinated to
ensure that the land use pattern is consistent with the overall goals and needs of the
community.
Policy LU 1 (A): Ensure that development is consistent with the land use designations
presented in the Land Use Map, including density, intensity, and use standards
applicable to each land use designation.
146
Policy LU 1 (C): Support infill development, consolidation of parcels, and adaptive
reuse of existing buildings.
Goal LU 4: A range of housing types is available to meet the diverse economic,
physical, and social needs of future and existing residents, while neighborhood
character and residences are well maintained and protected.
Policy LU 4 (C): Encourage a mix of residential types to accommodate people with
diverse housing needs.
Goal LU 11: Commercial land uses provide goods and services to meet regional and
local needs.
Goal LU 1 (B): Encourage new businesses to locate on existing vacant or underutilized
commercial properties where these properties have good locations and accessibility.
Goal LU 14: Huntington Beach continues to attract visitors and provides a variety of
attractions and accommodations during their stay.
Policy LU 14 (B): Encourage both coastal and inland visitor-serving uses to offer a
wide spectrum of opportunities for residents and visitors
Coastal Element
Goal C 3: Provide a variety of recreational and visitor commercial serving uses for a
range of cost and market preferences.
Policy C 3.2.4: Encourage the provision of a variety of visitor-serving commercial
establishments within the Coastal Zone, including, but not limited to, shops,
restaurants, hotels and motels, and day spas.
The new mixed-use building is located in an area designated for commercial uses that
will serve tourists and visitors. The proposed project will provide a visitor-serving
eating and drinking retail use to meet local and visitor demand. The project provides
both a visitor serving commercial use and residential uses that will meet the need of
future and existing residents on an underutilized parcel consistent with the General
Plan. Further, the project will add new housing opportunities and will provide the City
with housing in-lieu fees to fund affordable housing opportunities within the City.
Zoning Compliance:
The three-story 12,713 sq. ft. mixed use building complies with all development
requirements of District 1 of the Downtown Specific Plan, with the exception of the Special
Permit for a two ft. reduction in drive aisle width. Pursuant to Section 3.3.1.3 Permitted
Uses of the DTSP, development projects on properties with less than 100 feet of frontage
are subject to a CUP by the Zoning Administrator. Since the subject property is 50 ft. wide
and is located within the appealable jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone, the applicant filed a
147
Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit request for the proposed
project. The project complies with front, side, rear, and residential buffer setback
requirements, maximum height, minimum parking requirements, and open space
development standards.
Provision Required – District 1 Proposed Project
Required Setbacks
SP 5 Sections 3.3.1.9 –
3.3.1.13
Front Yard: 0 – Max. 5 ft.
Interior Side Yard: 0 ft.
Rear Yard: 3 ft.
Front Yard: 0 ft.
Interior Side Yard: 0 ft.
Rear Yard: 3 ft.
Maximum Height
SP 5 Section 3.3.1.8
Maximum 35 ft. height and
3 stories for developments
with less than 8,000 sq. ft.
net lot size
Maximum 35 ft. (including
parapet walls) and 3 stories
+ 10 ft. exception for elevator
and stairwell
Upper Story Setback
SP5 Section 3.3.1.9
10 ft. average setback from
ground floor façade for
portions of the front façade
on the 3rd floor.
Complies
Residential Buffer
SP5 Section 3.2.21
3 ft. minimum rear
setback
25 ft. maximum height at
rear setback line
45 ft. maximum height at
10 ft. away from rear
property line
Complies
Onsite Parking and Circulation
Section 3.2.6 Alleys and Vehicular Access Ways requires new development to provide
vehicular access to the site when alleys are provided. The subject site fronts Pacific Coast
Highway and is served by a public alley right-of-way along the rear property line. As such,
the project has been designed to provide all vehicular access to and from the site via the
existing alley.
The project will provide a total of nine on-site parking spaces. Three parking spaces are
required for the 766 sq. ft. retail commercial tenant space; two spaces for commercial
visitors are unenclosed and accessible from the alley and the third commercial visitor
parking space is an ADA accessible space and provided within an enclosed parking
garage accessible from the alley via an 18 ft. wide driveway. Staff recommends a
condition of approval to require the garage to be open and accessible during all
business hours.
Each of the three residential units features two bedrooms and will require two parking
spaces in accordance with Specific Plan and Coastal Zone requirements, for a total of
six residential parking spaces. The project provides six parking spaces in a vertical
tandem configuration within the enclosed parking garage. Residents will have private
access to and use of mechanical lifts that enable the parking of two vehicles stacked on
148
top of one another. The lifts are operable whether or not a vehicle is already parked on
the at-grade space. Although a vertical tandem parking configuration has not yet been
constructed in Huntington Beach, the proposed configuration is consistent with the
definition of tandem parking as identified in Chapter 203 of the HBZSO. Provision of
mechanical lifts for residential parking differs from lifts for commercial spaces , as a
parking lot attendant or valet would be not be required to operate the residential spaces.
Each residential unit is also required to provide 0.25 guest spaces. Therefore, one
additional parking space is required for residential guests of the project. The Specific Plan
permits residential guest parking and commercial parking be shared for mixed -use
projects. Therefore, the additional parking space for residential guests is provided for by
one of the three commercial parking spaces provided on-site. Shared residential guest
and commercial parking for mixed-use projects is permitted due to the divergence of uses
between commercial operating hours and demand for residential guest parking.
Open Space
Pursuant to Section 3.2.16 Open Space for Multi-Family Residential Development, the
project is required to provide a minimum total of 450 sq. ft. of open space (private and
common). The structure will provide 896 sq. ft. of private open space between the three
units, and a 300 sq. ft. rooftop deck for resident common open space. Refer to the open
space breakdown below:
Open Space Required:
a. 150 sq. ft. minimum total per unit (common and private)
- 150 x 3 = 450 sq. ft. minimum total (common and private)
b. 60 sq. ft. of private open space per unit for two bedroom units
- 60 x 3 units = 180 sq. ft. private open space
c. Remaining common open space minimum = 270 sq. ft.
Open Space Provided:
Common Open Space:
Rooftop Deck - 300 sq. ft.
Unit 1 (2nd Floor) Private Open Space:
Balcony 1 – 140 sq. ft.
Unit 2 (2nd Floor) Private Open Space:
Balcony 1 – 159 sq. ft.
Balcony 2 – 54 sq. ft.
Total = 213 sq. ft.
Unit 3 (3rd Floor) Private Open Space:
Balcony 1 – 285 sq. ft.
Balcony 2 – 312 sq. ft.
149
Total = 597 sq. ft.
TOTAL PROVIDED - 1,250 sq. ft.
Public Open Space
Nonresidential development in SP5 is required to provide a minimum of 5% of net site
area as private open space. However, mixed-use developments that include residential
units may reduce the public open space to 3% of the net site area as private open space,
so long as all private open space minimums are met. The subject property’s net site area
is 5,175 sq. ft., 3% of which is 155.25 sq. ft. The project will provide 172 sq. ft. of public
open space accessible from the public right-of-way along Pacific Coast Highway in
accordance with this requirement, since the propose project is providing more than the
required private open space. A minimum of 30% of the public open space area is required
to contain landscaping, including shade or accent trees, other soft landscaping, and hard
surfaced or specialty paving is required to be incorporated into the public open space
design.
Affordable Housing
Projects that propose three or more units are subject to provide affordable housing per
Section 230.26 of the HBZSO. A minimum of 10 percent of new residential construction
are required to be affordable housing units. This obligation can be provided on-site, off-
site or, for projects with 30 or fewer units, through payment of in -lieu fees. The project
applicant is proposing to pay in-lieu fees to satisfy the affordable housing requirement.
The current in-lieu fee for a three-unit project is $58,080, however, the applicant will be
required to pay the fee in effect at the time building permits are issued for the residential
units. A condition of approval is recommended to require payment of in-lieu fees in
accordance with Section 230.26.
Special Permit
The applicant requests Special Permit No. 20-001, to permit an 18 ft. wide garage access
driveway in lieu of the minimum required 20 ft. wide driveway. Downtown Specific Plan
Section 3.2.7 Private Access Ways identifies that private access ways shall be developed
pursuant to Chapter 231 of the HBZSO. The HBZSO currently identifies minimum
development standards for driveway width in Section 231.18 Design Standards for single-
and multi-family development. The most appropriate development standard for the
subject project is to apply the multi-family minimum driveway width requirement of 20 ft.
There is no standard in either the Downtown Specific Plan or HBZSO that is applicable
to mixed-use developments.
The Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department supports the request
finding that the proposed driveway at 18 ft. wide will function properly for the project. Staff
supports the request for a Special Permit, finding that an 18 ft. wide garage access can
accommodate ingress and egress of two vehicles, and with the proposed garage door,
150
will be compatible with the architectural character of the surrounding neighborhood.
Additionally, the low volume of vehicles accessing the project’s residential spaces and
single interior commercial space results in a low likelihood of multiple vehicles trying to
enter or exit the garage at the same time. Residents of the project will be the most familiar
with each other’s vehicles and the conditions of the space, as they will utiliz e the garage
on a daily basis, further reducing the frequency of congestion or incidents. The Zoning
Administrator’s November 4, 2020 action included approval of the Special Permit request
consistent with staff’s recommendation.
Urban Design Guidelines Conformance:
Chapter 4.5 Special Design Considerations of the Downtown Specific Plan contains
guidelines specific to mixed-use development. Generally, mixed-use projects should
follow the relevant guidelines for each element of the project; commercial storefronts
should be consistent with the commercial sections and residential portio ns should be
designed in accordance with the residential sections of the Huntington Beach Design
Guidelines. The proposed mixed-use project conforms to the relevant objectives and
standards contained in the Guidelines. The project provides high quality architectural
design in massing and scale with existing developments surrounding the project site and
improves the urban streetscape along Pacific Coast Highway, one of the most visually
attractive streets in the City.
There is no particular architectural style requirement for mixed-use or multi-family
residential developments; however, the focus is on developing a high quality residential
environment. The project meets that Design Guideline intent by creating visual interest
and an identity that enhances the existing neighborhood with its contemporary
architectural design while maintaining a sense of harmony with the surrounding buildings.
The building also provides visual interest with varied wall planes, and a mix of colors and
materials such as smooth plaster, metal guardrails and canopy accents, and hardie panel
exterior finishes. Security for residents has been incorporated into all aspects of ingress
and egress for the site. Lastly, the project exceeds the minimum allowable setback along
the shared northern property line to increase light and ventilation between the neighboring
live/work development.
Environmental Status:
The project will not have any significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15332
of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project is characterized as in -fill development that
meets the following criteria:
a. The project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and al l
applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and
regulations.
b. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more
than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.
c. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened
species.
151
d. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic,
noise, air quality, or water quality.
e. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
Coastal Status:
The project involves development of a new three-story mixed-use structure on a property
that is located within the appealable area of the Coastal Zone. The project provides
minimum parking for all uses onsite, is located within an urban area with sufficient utilities
and infrastructure to support the new development, and will not impede public coastal
access. The proposed project, with exception to the request for a Special Permit,
complies with the requirements of the Downtown Specific Plan.
Design Review Board:
On August 13, 2020, the Design Review Board reviewed the proposed project and
recommends approval with a condition that there be no pilasters located on the second
floor to provide a cohesive modern design from the PCH streetscape. There were no
other design related issues raised by the Board. Staff concurs with this recommended
condition of approval.
Other Departments Concerns and Requirements:
The Departments of Community Development, Public Works, and Fire have reviewed the
project and identified a list of applicable code requirements (Attachment No. 4).
Public Notification:
Legal notice was published in the Orange County Register on November 26, 2020, and
notices were sent to property owners of record and occupants within a 500 ft. radius of
the subject property, individuals/organizations requesting notification (Community
Development Department’s Notification Matrix), applicant, and appellant. Written
communications received prior to the December 8, 2020 Planning Commission meeting
will be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
Application Processing Dates:
DATE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE(S):
July 27, 2020 *September 27, 2020 - Suspended
*CA Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-52-20 on March 4, 2020
announcing that, in response to the proclamation of a State of Emergency, the time limits
set forth in the Permit Streamlining Act were temporarily suspended. In any event, the
first Zoning Administrator meeting was held October 7, 2020, and subsequently continued
to November 4, 2020.
SUMMARY:
Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012, Coastal Development
Permit No. 20-013, and Special Permit No. 20-001 based on the following:
152
- Consistent with the M - sp (Mixed Use - Specific Plan Overlay) Land Use
Designation of the General Plan and the SP 5 - CZ (Downtown Specific Plan -
Coastal Zone Overlay) zoning designation;
- Project proposal satisfies all the findings required for approving a Conditional Use
Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit;
- Compatibility with the surrounding uses; and
- Provides expanded services and housing to meet local and regional community
needs.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Suggested Findings and Conditions of Approval
2. Conceptual Site Plan, Floor Plans, and Elevations received and dated October 23,
2020
3. Appeal Letter from Sam Hanna received and dated November 13, 2020
4. Code Requirements Letter dated July 8, 2020 (for informational purposes only)
5. Sam Hanna Email Correspondences
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
July 8, 2020
Thanh Dong
Phat Huong Haanh Holdings, LLC
18961 Flagstaff Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 20-012 / COASTAL DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT NO. 20-013 (714 PCH MIXED USE)—714 PACIFIC COAST
HIGHWAY, 92648
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
Dear Thanh Dong:
In order to assist you with your development proposal, staff has reviewed the project and
identified applicable city policies, standard plans, and development and use requirements,
excerpted from the City of Huntington Beach Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance and Municipal
Codes. This list is intended to help you through the permitting process and various stages of
project implementation.
It should be noted that this requirement list is in addition to any “conditions of approval” adopted
by the Zoning Administrator. Please note that if the design of your project or site conditions
change, the list may also change.
If you would like a clarification of any of these requirements, an explanation of the Huntington
Beach Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance and Municipal Codes, or believe some of the items
listed do not apply to your project, and/or you would like to discuss them in further detail, please
contact me at 714-536-5561 (hayden.beckman@surfcity-hb.org) and/or the respective source
department (contact person below).
Sincerely,
HAYDEN BECKMAN
Senior Planner
Enclosures
cc: Khoa Duong, Building Division – 714-989-0213
Steve Eros, Fire Department – 714-374-5344
Michelle Boldt, Police – 949-290-1604
Jane James, Planning Manager
Project File
160
HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
DATE: JULY 8 2020
PROJECT NAME: 714 PCH MIXED USE PROJECT
PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 20-083
ENTITLEMENTS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 20-012 / COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 20-013 (714 PCH MIXED USE)
DATE OF PLANS: MAY 18, 2020
PROJECT LOCATION: 714 PCH, 92648 (NORTH SIDE OF PCH, BETWEEN 7TH STREET AND
8TH STREET
PLAN REVIEWER: HAYDEN BECKMAN, SENIOR PLANNER
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL: 714-536-5561 / HAYDEN.BECKMAN@SURFCITY-HB.ORG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW THREE-STORY MIXED
USE BUILDING THAT INCLUDES A 766 SQ. FT. GROUND FLOOR
RETAIL COFFEE SHOP AND 172 SQ. FT. PUBLIC OPEN SPACE ARE
FRONTING PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, THREE (3) NEW 2-BEDROOM
RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR, AND A
149 SQ. FT. ROOFTOP DECK. THE GROUND FLOOR INCLUDES AN
ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGE PROVIDING A TOTAL OF SEVEN
PARKING SPACES (4 GRADE LEVEL, (1 ADA), 3 SUBTERRANEAN).
TWO ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES ARE PROVIDED WITH ACCESS
FROM THE ALLEY.
The following is a list of code requirements deemed applicable to the proposed project based on plans
stated above. The list is intended to assist the applicant by identifying requirements which must be satisfied
during the various stages of project permitting and implementation. A list of conditions of approval adopted
by the Zoning Administrator in conjunction with the requested entitlement(s), if any, will also be provided
should final project approval be received. If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please
contact the Plan Reviewer.
1. Prior to submittal for building permits, the following shall be completed:
a. A minimum of 14 days prior to submittal for building permits, an application for address assignment,
along with the corresponding application processing fee and applicable plans (as specified in the
address assignment application form), shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department. (City Specification No. 409)
161
Page 2 of 6
3. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, the following shall be adhered to:
a. All Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and Municipal Code requirements
including the Noise Ordinance. All activities including truck deliveries associated with construction,
grading, remodeling, or repair shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Such
activities are prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. (HBMC 8.40.090)
4. The Departments of Community Development, Public Works and Fire shall be responsible for ensuring
compliance with all conditions of approval herein as noted after each condition. The Community
Development Director and Public Works Director shall be notified in writing if any changes to
parcel/tract map are proposed during the plan check process. Permits shall not be issued until the
Community Development Director and Public Works Director have reviewed and approved the
proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the Planning Commission’s /Zoning
Administrator's action and the conditions herein. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature,
an amendment to the original entitlement reviewed by the Planning Commission /Zoning Administrator
may be required pursuant to the HBZSO. (HBZSO Section 241.10)
5. The development shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Municipal Code, Community
Development Department, and Fire Department, as well as all applicable local, State and Federal
Codes, Ordinances and standards, except as noted herein. (City Charter, Article V)
6. Construction shall be limited to Monday – Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be
prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. (HBMC 8.40.090)
7. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $50 for the posting of a Notice of Exemption at the
County of Orange Clerk’s Office. The check shall be made out to the County of Orange and submitted
to the Planning Division within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. (California Code
Section 15094)
8. All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, and in conformance with the HBZSO.
Prior to removing or replacing any landscaped areas, check with Community Development Department
and Public Works for code requirements. Substantial changes may require approval by the Zoning
Administrator. (HBZSO Section 232.04)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 20-012/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT NO. 20-013:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations approved by the Zoning Administrator shall be the
conceptually approved design (with the following modifications).
a. Parking lot striping shall comply with Chapter 231 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and
Title 24, California Administrative Code. (HBZSO Chapter 231)
b. The site plan shall include all utility apparatus, such as but not limited to, backflow devices and
Edison transformers. Utility meters shall be screened from view from public right-of-ways. Electric
transformers in a required front or street side yard shall be enclosed in subsurface vaults. Backf low
prevention devices shall be not be located in the front yard setback and shall be screened from
view. (HBZSO Section 230.76)
c. All exterior mechanical equipment shall be screened from view on all sides. Rooftop mechanical
equipment shall be setback a minimum of 15 feet from the exterior edges of the building.
Equipment to be screened includes, but is not limited to, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration
162
Page 3 of 6
equipment, plumbing lines, ductwork and transformers. Said screening shall be architecturally
compatible with the building in terms of materials and colors. If screening is not designed
specifically into the building, a rooftop mechanical equipment plan showing proposed screening
must be submitted for review and approval with the application for building permit(s). (HBZSO
Section 230.76)
d. The site plan and elevations shall include the location of all gas meters, water meters, electrical
panels, air conditioning units, mailboxes (as approved by the United States Postal Service), and
similar items. If located on a building, they shall be architecturally integrated with the design of the
building, non-obtrusive, not interfere with sidewalk areas and comply with required setbacks.
(HBZSO Section 230.76)
e. The separation between the building wall and north and south property lines shall not exceed two
(2) inches. Buildings located adjacent to property lines shall be designed for 2” maximum out of
plane displacement resulting from prescribed lateral forces specified by the California Building
Code. A maintenance easement agreement shall be submitted by the applicant for review and
approval by the Community Development Department. The approved agreement shall be recorded
with the County Recorder. (HBZSO Section 210.06.J)
f. All parking area lighting shall be energy efficient and designed so as not to produce glare on
adjacent residential properties. Security lighting shall be provided in areas accessible to the public
during nighttime hours, and such lighting shall be on a time-clock or photo-sensor system. (HBZSO
231.18.C)
g. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of HBZSO Section
231.20 – Bicycle Parking. (HBZSO Section 231.20)
3. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the following shall be completed:
a. A Landscape and Irrigation Plan, prepared by a Licensed Landscape Architect shall be submitted
to the Community Development Department for review and approval. (HBZSO Section 232.04)
b. “Smart irrigation controllers” and/or other innovative means to reduce the quantity of runoff shall be
installed. (HBZSO Section 232.04.D)
c. Standard landscape code requirements apply. (HBZSO Chapter 232)
d. All landscape planting, irrigation and maintenance shall comply with the City Arboricultural and
Landscape Standards and Specifications. (HBZSO Section 232.04.B)
e. Landscaping plans should utilize native, drought-tolerant landscape materials where appropriate
and feasible. (HBZSO Section 232.06.A)
f. A Consulting Arborist (approved by the City Landscape Architect) shall review the final landscape
tree-planting plan and approve in writing the selection and locations proposed for new trees. Said
Arborist signature shall be incorporated onto the Landscape Architect’s plans and shall include the
Arborist’s name, certificate number and the Arborist’s wet signature on the final plan. (Resolution
No. 4545)
4. Prior to submittal for building permits, the following shall be completed:
163
Page 4 of 6
a. Residential type structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be
constructed in compliance with the State acoustical standards set forth for units that lie within the
60 CNEL contours of the property. Evidence of compliance shall consist of submittal of an
acoustical analysis report and plans, prepared under the supervision of a person experienced in
the field of acoustical engineering, with the application for building permits. (General Plan Policy
N 1.2.1)
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed:
a. An Affordable Housing Agreement in accord with Section 230.26 of the ZSO. (HBZSO Section
230.26)
b. The Downtown Specific Plan fee shall be paid. (Resolution No. 5328)
c. All new commercial and industrial development and all new residential development not covered
by Chapter 254 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, except for mobile
home parks, shall pay a park fee, pursuant to the provisions of HBZSO Section 230.20 – Payment
of Park Fee. The fees shall be paid and calculated according to a schedule adopted by City Council
resolution. (City of Huntington Beach Community Development Department Fee Schedule)
6. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, the following shall be adhered to:
a. Existing street tree(s) to be inspected by the City Inspector during removal of concrete and prior to
replacement thereof. Tree replacement or root/tree protection, will be specified upon the inspection
of the root system. (Resolution No. 4545)
b. All Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and Municipal Code requirements
including the Noise Ordinance. All activities including truck deliveries associated with construction,
grading, remodeling, or repair shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Such
activities are prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. (HBMC 8.40.090)
7. The structure cannot be occupied, the final building permits cannot be approved, and utilities cannot
be released for the first residential unit until the following has been completed:
a. A Certificate of Occupancy must be approved by the Community Development Department and
issued by the Building and Safety Department. (HBMC 17.04.036)
b. Complete all improvements as shown on the approved grading, landscape and improvement plans.
(HBMC 17.05)
c. All trees shall be maintained or planted in accordance to the requirements of Chapter 232. (HBZSO
Chapter 232)
d. All landscape irrigation and planting installation shall be certified to be in conformance to the City
approved landscape plans by the Landscape Architect of record in written form to the City
Landscape Architect. (HBZSO Section 232.04.D)
164
Page 5 of 6
e. The provisions of the Water Efficient Landscape Requirements shall be implemented. (HBMC
14.52)
8. The use shall comply with the following:
a. Outdoor storage and display of merchandise, materials, or equipment, including display of
merchandise, materials, and equipment for customer pick-up, shall be subject to approval of
Conditional Use Permit. (HBZSO Section 230.74)
9. The Development Services Departments (Planning and Building, Fire, Planning and Public Works)
shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable code requirements and conditions of
approval. The Community Development Director may approve minor amendments to plans and/or
conditions of approval as appropriate based on changed circumstances, new information or other
relevant factors. Any proposed plan/project revisions shall be called out on the plan sets submitted for
building permits. Permits shall not be issued until the Development Services Departments have
reviewed and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the Zoning
Administrator's action. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the
original entitlement reviewed by the Planning Commission /Zoning Administrator may be required
pursuant to the provisions of HBZSO Section 241.18. (HBZSO Section 241.18)
10. Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012 and Coastal Development Permit No. 20-013 shall not become
effective until the appeal period following the approval of the entitlements have elapsed. ((HBZSO
Section 241.14)
11. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 20-012 and Coastal
Development Permit No. 20-013 pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any violation of the
conditions of approval, Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs.
(HBZSO Section 241.16.D)
12. The project shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Municipal Code, Planning and Building
Department and Fire Department, as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes,
Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein. (City Charter, Article V)
13. Construction shall be limited to Monday – Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be
prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. (HBMC 8.40.090)
14. All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, and in conformance with the HBZSO.
Prior to removing or replacing any landscaped areas, check with the Departments of Planning and
Building, and Public Works for Code requirements. Substantial changes may require approval by the
Planning Commission (Zoning Administrator). (HBZSO Section 232.04)
15. All permanent, temporary, or promotional signs shall conform to Chapter 233 of the HBZSO. Prior to
installing any new signs, changing sign faces, or installing promotional signs, applicable permit(s) shall
be obtained from the Planning and Building Department. Violations of this ordinance requirement may
result in permit revocation, recovery of code enforcement costs, and removal of installed signs.
(HBZSO Chapter 233)
16. Live entertainment and/or outdoor dining in excess of 400 sq. ft. shall not be permitted unless a
conditional use permit for this specific use is reviewed and approved. Outdoor dining occupying less
165
Page 6 of 6
than 400 sq. ft. is subject to Neighborhood Notification and approval by the Director of Planning.
(HBZSO Section 211.04)
17. Alcoholic beverage sales shall be prohibited unless a conditional use permit for this particular use is
reviewed and approved. (HBZSO Section 211.04)
166
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
DATE: JUNE 30, 2020
PROJECT NAME: 714 PCH MIXED USE BUILDING
PLANNING
APPLICATION NO.: PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 20-083
ENTITLEMENTS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 20-012
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 20-013
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 20-002
DATE OF PLANS: MAY 19, 2020
PROJECT LOCATION: 712 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, 92648 (NORTH SIDE OF PCH, 115
LINEAR FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF 7th STREET AT
PCH) APN 024-124-18
PROJECT PLANNER: HAYDEN BECKMAN, SENIOR PLANNER
PLAN REVIEWER: KHOA DUONG, P.E
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL: (714) 989-0213
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW THREE STORY MIXED-
USE BUILDING THAT INCLUDES A 766 SQ. FT. GROUND FLOOR
RETAIL SPACE AND 172 SQ. FT. PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AREA
FRONTING PCH, THREE (3) NEW 2-BEDROOM RESIDENTIAL UNITS
ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR, AND 149 SQ. FT. ROOFTOP
DECK FACING PCH. THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE PROPOSED
BUILDING INCLUDES AN ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGE PROVIDING
A TOTAL OF SEVEN (7) PARKING SPACES (4 GRADE LEVEL (1 ADA),
3 SUBTERRANEAN). TWO ADDITIONAL ON-SITE PARKING PACES
ARE PROVIDED WITH ACCESS FROM THE ALLEY.
The following is a list of code requirements deemed applicable to the proposed project based on plans
stated above. The list is intended to assist the applicant by identifying requirements which must be
satisfied during the various stages of project permitting and implementation. A list of conditions of
approval adopted by the Planning Commission in conjunction with the requested entitlement(s), if any,
will also be provided upon final project approval. If you have any questions regarding these
requirements, please contact the Plan Reviewer.
I. REQUIREMENTS:
1. Development Impact Fees will be required for new construction.
2. Submit separate plans for all disciplines; Building 3 sets, MEP 2 sets each.
167
Page 2 of 3
3. Landscape plan is a separate submittal for irrigation and plants only. No accessory structures
or flat work will be reviewed on the landscape plans.
4. All site work for accessibility will be reviewed and inspected based on the approved
architectural plans.
5. All accessory and minor accessory structures including site MEP will be on separate permits.
II. CODE REQUIREMENTS BASED ON PLANS & DRAWINGS SUBMITTED:
1. Project shall comply with the current state building codes adopted by the city at the time of
permit application submittal. Currently they are 2019 California Building Code (CBC), 2019
California Mechanical Code, 2019 California Plumbing Code, 2019 California Electrical Code,
2019 California Energy Code, 2019 California Green Building Standards Code, and the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC). Compliance to all applicable state and local
codes is required prior to issuance of building permit.
Please update “Codes & Regulations shown on sheet A-0.0.
Also, please check all code references shown on plans.
2. Provide all project implementation code requirements and conditions of approval on the
approved building plans.
3. Provide complete Site plan to show:
a. For zero setback, please provide structural calculations to verify the required setback distance
due to building deflection.
4. Occupancy group B/ or M (retail) must be shown on Code Analysis.
5. For mixed use and occupancy, please comply with Section 508 of 2016 CBC.
6. Exterior walls and openings in exterior wall must comply with Section 705.
7. Please specify on Roof plan the proposed use of roof deck.
8. Provide egress plan –
a. Provide occupant load calculations to show the occupant load in each area/room along
with occupant load factors. Retail/Office, occupant load factor of 60 sqft/occ shall be used
instead of 100 sqft/occ.
b. Interior exit stairways must comply with Section 1023 of 2016 CBC.
c. Please check the distance of travel for one exit.
d. The number of exits must comply with Table 1006.3.2(2).
9. Provide compliance to disabled accessibility requirements of Chapters 11A and 11B of the
2016 CBC as applicable.
a. Please indicate on Site plan the accessible path of travel from accessible parking stall to
the building entrances along with maximum slope of 5%; and cross slope of 2%.
b. Show location of all curb ramps/truncated domes within the accessible paths of travel.
c. Provide details for accessible ramps.
d. At least one accessible parking stall shall be provided in open parking garage.
e. Enclosed parking garage shall have a minimum clearance high of 8’-2”. Please clarify on
building Sections.
168
Page 3 of 3
10. For apartment –
a. Dwelling units shall comply with Chapter 11A Division IV as all units are served by an
elevator.
b. Bathrooms in dwelling unit units shall comply with 1134A.2 Option 1 or 2. If Option 2 is
selected a least one shower shall comply with 1134A.6.
11. Review and provide compliance with Title 17 of the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Code,
Building and Construction. This document can be found online on the city’s website.
12. For projects that will include multiple licensed professions in multiple disciplines, i.e. Architect
and professional engineers for specific disciplines, a Design Professional in Responsible
Charge will be requested per the 2016 CBC, Section 107.3.4.
13. In addition to all of the code requirements of the 2016 California Green Building Standards
Code, specifically address Construction Waste Management per Sections 4.408.2, 4.408.3,
4.408.4, 5.408.1.1, 5.408.1.2, 5.408.1.3 and Building Maintenance and Operation, Section
5.410. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the permitee will be required to describe how
they will comply with the sections described above. Prior to Building Final Approval, the city
will require a Waste Diversion Report per Sections 4.408.5 and 5.408.1.4.
14. The City of Huntington Beach has adopted the 2016 California Green Building Standards
Code, including Sections 4.106.4.1 for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging for New Construction,
and 5.106.5.3 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging.
15. Trash enclosure is required to be covered.
16. Mandatory requirements for solar ready buildings CALGREEN Section 110.10
17. Parking spaces, access aisles and vehicular routes serving them shall provide a vertical
clearance of 98 inches. All other areas of the garage shall have a minimum vertical clearance
of 84 inches. 11B-502.5 and 406.4.1
18. Two-way communication shall be required at elevator landings on each floor above the first
floor. 1009.8
III. COMMENTS:
1. Planning and Building Department encourage the use of pre-submittal building plan check
meetings.
2. Separate Building, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Permits will be required for all exterior
accessory elements of the project, including but not limited to: fireplaces, fountains,
sculptures, light poles, walls and fences over 42” high, retaining walls over 2’ high, detached
trellises/patio covers, gas piping, water service, backflow anti-siphon, electrical, meter
pedestals/electrical panels, swimming pools, storage racks for industrial/commercial projects.
It will be the design professional in charge, responsibility to coordinate and submit the
documents for the work described above.
3. Provide on all plan submittals for building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits, the
Conditions of Approval and Code Requirements that are associated with the project through
the entitlement process. If there is a WQMP, it is required to be attached to the plumbing
plans for plan check.
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
DATE: , 2020
PROJECT NAME: 714 PCH MIXED USE BUILDING
PLANNING
APPLICATION NO.: PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 20-083
ENTITLEMENTS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 20-012
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 20-013
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 20-002
DATE OF PLANS: MAY 19, 2020
PROJECT LOCATION: 712 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, 92648 (NORTH SIDE OF PCH, 115
LINEAR FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF 7th STREET AT PCH)
APN 024-124-18
PROJECT PLANNER: HAYDEN BECKMAN, SENIOR PLANNER
PLAN REVIEWER: JACOB WORTHY, FIRE PROTECTECTION ANALYST
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL: (714) 374-5344 / Jacob.Worthy@surfcity-hb.org
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW THREE STORY MIXED-
USE BUILDING THAT INCLUDES A 766 SQ. FT. GROUND FLOOR
RETAIL SPACE AND 172 SQ. FT. PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AREA
FRONTING PCH, THREE (3) NEW 2-BEDROOM RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON
THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR, AND 149 SQ. FT. ROOFTOP DECK
FACING PCH. THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE PROPOSED BUILDING
INCLUDES AN ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGE PROVIDING A TOTAL OF
SEVEN (7) PARKING SPACES (4 GRADE LEVEL (1 ADA), 3
SUBTERRANEAN). TWO ADDITIONAL ON-SITE PARKING PACES ARE
PROVIDED WITH ACCESS FROM THE ALLEY.
The following is a list of code requirements deemed applicable to the proposed project based on plans
stated above. The list is intended to assist the applicant by identifying requirements which must be satisfied
during the various stages of project permitting and implementation. A list of conditions of approval adopted
by the Planning Commission in conjunction with the requested entitlement(s), if any, will also be provided
upon final project approval. If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact the
Plan Reviewer.
PRIOR TO DEMOLITION, GRADING, SITE DEVELOPMENT, ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERM ITS, BUILDING
PERMITS, AND/OR CONSTRUCTION, COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THE
FOLLOWING PAGES SHALL BE DEMONSTATED:
1. Fire Master Plan
176
Page 2 of 9
The Fire Master Plan shall be completed and approved prior to precise grading plan or
building plan approval.
A separate Fire Master Plan is required for submittal to the HBFD. It shall be a site plan
reflecting all the following fire department related items:
Fire hydrant locations.
FDC locations.
Dimensions from FDC’s to hydrants.
DCDA locations.
Fire sprinkler riser locations and location of system serving.
FACP locations.
Knox box locations.
Fire lane locations, dimensions, lengths, turning radii at corners and circles/cul-de-sacs.
Fire Department Hose Pull Analysis
Fire lane signage and striping (Option 1,2, or 3 per City Specification #415)
Property dimensions or accurate scale.
Building locations and heights.
Building addresses and suite addresses.
Setback distances and building exterior feature fire-resistance ratings
Ground ladder access to emergency escape and rescue openings (FD)
Note: A separate submittal is required for the Fire Master Plan to the Huntington Beach Fire
Department. A master plan will need to be submitted to the HBFD for review and approval.
No approvals will be granted for building permits or site grading until it has been approved. It
will need to be a component of the submittal for the building plan review as well as all fire
department plans.
2. Environmental
The following items shall be completed prior to rough or precise grading plan approval.
Methane Mitigation District Requirements. The proposed construction is within the City of
Huntington Beach Methane Mitigation District. Due to recorded oil wells onsite of the proposed
development, as well as the Soil and Methane Sampling Report on file for the property, the
structure is required to be equipped with a sub-slab methane barrier and passive methane
mitigation system, in accordance with City Specification #429. (FD)
City Specification # 429 and 431-92 Soil Clean-Up Standards testing is required.
Note: This property demonstrated compliance with City Specifications #429 &
#431-92, as documented in the Soil and Methane Sampling Report, filed July 31,
2018. Final report shall be included in full size in the building plans.
177
Page 3 of 9
Imported Soil Plan. All imported soil shall meet City Specification #431-92, Soil Cleanup
Standards. An “Imported Soil Work Plan” must be submitted to the Fire Department for review
and approval prior to importing any soil from off site. Once approved, the soil source can be
sampled per the approved work plan, then results sent to the HBFD for review. No rough grade
will be approved prior to the actual soil source approval. Multiple soil sources required separate
sampling as per the approved work plan, with no soil being imported until each source has been
verified to meet the CS #431-92 requirements. (FD)
Oil Wells
Per Huntington Beach Municipal/Oil Code Section 15.32.090, oil wells on the property shall be
re-abandoned to the satisfaction of the California Division of Oil, Gas & Geothermal Resources
(DOGGR) and the Huntington Beach Fire Department City. A permit shall be obtained from the
Huntington Beach Fire Department as per City Specification #422 Oil Well Abandonment Permit
Process.
Note: The CalGEM Well Finder database reflects two wells located on the property.
Per CalGEM records available online and the Huntington Beach City
documents, these wells were abandoned to current CalGEM standard in
2017 and this requirement has been met.
3. Fire Apparatus Access
The following items shall be completed prior to rough or precise grading plan approval.
Hose Pull Lengths – The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of
Section 503.1.1 of the Huntington Beach Fire Code. All access roads shall extend to within 150
feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the
building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Note: This 150 feet needs to be demonstrated on the Fire Master Plan.
4. Fire Protection Systems
The following items shall be completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Fire Extinguishers shall be installed and located in all areas to comply with Huntington Beach
Fire Code standards found in City Specification #424. The minimum required dry chemical fire
extinguisher size is 2A-10BC and shall be installed within 75 feet travel distance to all portions
of the building. Extinguishers are required to be serviced or replaced annually. (FD)
Fire Alarm System is required. A building fire alarm system is required. For Fire Department
approval, shop drawings shall be submitted to the Fire Department as separate plans for
permits and approval. For Fire Department approval, reference and demonstrate compliance
(Fire Alarm System cont.)
with CFC Chapter 9 and NFPA 72 on the plans. A C-10 electrical contractor, certified in fire
alarm systems, must certify the system is operational annually. (FD)
178
Page 4 of 9
Automatic Fire Sprinklers are required per Huntington Beach Fire Code. A NFPA 13 System
is required for the proposed project.
Separate plans (a minimum of two sets) shall be submitted to the Fire Department for
permits and approval.
Automatic fire sprinkler systems must be maintained operational at all times, with
maintenance inspections performed quarterly and the system serviced every five years
by a state licensed C-16 Fire Protection Contractor.
For Fire Department approval, reference that a fire sprinkler system will be installed in
compliance with the California Fire Code, the appropriate NFPA standards, and City
Specification # 420 - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in the plan notes.
Note: When buildings under construction are more than one (1) story in height and
required to have automatic fire sprinklers, the fire sprinkler system shall be
installed and operational to protect all floors lower than the floor currently under
construction. Fire sprinkler systems for the current floor under construction shall
be installed, in-service, inspected and approved prior to beginning construction on
the next floor above. Exception: Buildings entirely of Type 1 or Type 2
construction. (FD)
Fire Department Connections (FDC) to the automatic fire sprinkler systems with a standpipe
system shall be located to the front of the building, no farther than 100 feet of a properly rated
fire hydrant. (FD)
Class 1 Standpipes (2 ½” NFH connections) are required at each stairway. The standpipe
system in stairwells cannot protrude into, impede, or compromise the CBC “Exit Width”
requirements. For Fire Department approval, reference and portray Class 1 standpipes at each
stairway in the plan notes. (FD)
Note: Standpipe shall extend to rooftop level. Required on every story above grade
plane per CFC 905.4
Commercial Food Preparation Fire Protection Systems are required for commercial cooking.
Plans (three sets) shall be submitted to the Fire Department as s eparate plans for permits and
approval. Reference compliance with City Specification # 412 Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations in the plan notes. (FD)
Smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide alarms are required per CBC and CFC Sections
907.2.11 and 915, respectively.
Fire Hydrants and Water Systems
The following items shall be completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
179
Page 5 of 9
Public Fire Hydrant, is required. All occupancies with a NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system and a
class 1 standpipe system must have a hydrant within 100 feet of the fire department connection.
Public Fire Hydrants are required. All existing and proposed Hydrants must be portrayed on
the site plan. Hydrants shall be installed and in service before combustible construction begins.
Installation of hydrant and service mains shall meet all applicable Public Works water division
standards and requirements. Plans shall be submitted to Public Works and approved by the
Public Works and Fire Departments for connection to street main, piping, hydrant types and
hydrant locations. For Fire Department approval, there will need to be one new hydrant
within 100 feet of the fire department connection. (FD)
Note: Should this requirement be unable to be met, an alternate mean and methods
(AM&M) per Title 19, Div 1. Section 1.11.2.4. may be submitted for review. This
report must be submitted and approved by the HBFD prior to any permit issuance.
The agreed upon AM&M’s will be incorporated into the plans.
On-Site Fire Service Piping (FSP) Application for permit from the HBFD shall be made for on-
site Fire Service Piping (FSP), including but not limited to, private fire service mains and
underground sprinkler laterals. Maximum allowed velocity of fire flow in suppl y piping is 12 fps.
Additionally, application for permit shall be made for fire protections systems (sprinklers, alarms,
chemical, fire pumps, etc.) as applicable.
Permits may be obtained at the City of Huntington Beach Department Fire Department by
completing a Fire Permit Form (available at Fire Administration) and submitting such
plans and specifications as required by the bureau of fire prevention. A permit
constitutes permission to begin work in accordance with approved plans and
specifications. The permit fee includes plan checking and inspections by an authorized
fire prevention inspector. Development reviews/approvals by the bureau of fire
prevention during planning do not constitute approval to perform FSP or fire protection
system work, unless otherwise noted. (FD)
5. Fire Personnel Access
Main Secured Building Entries shall utilize a KNOX® Fire Department Access Key Box,
installed and in compliance with City Specification #403, Fire Access for Pedestrian or Vehicular
Security Gates & Buildings. Please contact the Huntington Beach Fire Department
Administrative Office at (714) 536-5411 for information. Reference compliance with City
Specification #403 - KNOX® Fire Department Access in the building plan notes. (FD)
Gates and Barriers shall be openable without the use of a key or any special knowledge or
effort. Gates and barriers in a means of egress shall not be locked, chained, bolted, barred,
latched or otherwise rendered inoperable at times when the building or area served by the
means of egress is occupied, and shall swing in the direction of travel when required by the
Building Code for exit doors. (FD)
Emergency Escape and Rescue openings are required per CBC and CFC Section 1030.
Demonstrate compliance with these code sections on the plans. Show (FD)
180
Page 6 of 9
Note: Confirm and show that all emergency egress windows meet size
requirements per CFC/CBC 1030.2
Roof Access is required. At least one stair shall extend to the roof from grade level and have
an exterior door available for fire fighte r access. (FD)
Exterior doors and openings required by the CBC or CFC (see CFC Section 504.1 and 504.2)
shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire department. An
approved access walkway leading from fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall
be provided. (FD)
Fire Sprinkler System Controls access shall be provided, utilizing a KNOX® Fire Department
Access Key Box, installed and in compliance with City Specification #403, Fire Access for
Pedestrian or Vehicular Security Gates & Buildings. The approximate location of the system
controls shall be noted on the plans. Reference compliance in the plan notes. (FD)
Elevators shall be sized to accommodate an ambulance gurney. Minimum interior dimensions
are 7 feet (84”) wide by 4 feet 3 inches (51”) deep. Minimum door opening dimensions are 3
feet 6 inches (42”) wide right or left side opening. Center opening doors require a 4 feet 6
inches (54”) width. For Fire Department approval, reference and demonstrate compliance on the
building plans. (FD)
6. Addressing and Street Names
The following items shall be completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Structure or Building Address Assignments. The Planning Department shall review and
make address assignments. The individual dwelling units shall be identified with numbers per
City Specification # 409 Street Naming and Address Assignment Process. For Fire Department
approval, reference compliance with City Specification #409 Street Naming and Address
Assignment Process in the plan notes. (FD)
Commercial Building Address Numbers shall be installed to comply with City Specification
#428, Premise Identification. Building address number sets are required on the front and rear of
the structure and shall be a minimum of six inches (6”) high with one and one half inch (1 ½”)
brush stroke. (FD)
Individual Units Addresses. Individual units shall be identified and numbered per City
Specification # 409 Street Naming and Address Assignment Process through the Planning
Department. Unit address numbers shall be a minimum of four inches (4”) vertical front and
provided above or adjacent to the units’ front and rear door in a contrasting color. For Fire
Department approval, reference compliance with City Specification #428 Premise Identification,
in the plan notes and portray the address and unit number of the individual occupancy area.
(FD)
7. GIS Mapping Information
181
Page 7 of 9
The following items shall be completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
a. GIS Mapping Information shall be provided to the Fire Department in compliance with
GIS Department CAD Submittal Guideline requirements. Minimum submittals shall
include the following:
Site plot plan showing the building footprint.
Specify the type of use for the building
Location of electrical, gas, water, sprinkler system shut-offs.
Fire Sprinkler Connections (FDC) if any.
Knox Access locations for doors, gates, and vehicle access.
Street name and address.
Final site plot plan shall be submitted in the following digital format and shall include the
following:
Submittal media shall be via CD rom to the Fire Department.
Shall be in accordance with County of Orange Ordinance 3809.
File format shall be in .shp, AutoCAD, AUTOCAD MAP (latest possible release )
drawing file - .DWG (preferred) or Drawing Interchange File - .DXF.
(GIS Mapping Information cont.)
Data should be in NAD83 State Plane, Zone 6, Feet Lambert Conformal Conic
Projection.
Separate drawing file for each individual sheet.
In compliance with Huntington Beach Standard Sheets, drawing names, pen colors,
and layering convention. and conform to City of Huntington Beach Specification # 409
– Street Naming and Addressing.
For specific GIS technical requirements, contact the Huntington Beach GIS
Department at (714) 536-5574.
For Fire Department approval, reference compliance with GIS Mapping Information in
the building plan notes. (FD)
8. Building Construction, Fire Safety and Egress Components
The following items shall be completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Building Construction
Setback and Exterior Fire-Resistance Rating requirements are reflected in CA Building
Code Tables 601 and 602. (FD)
182
Page 8 of 9
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage is required throughout all portions of the structure(s)
as per Chapter 5 of the CFC. A separate plan must be submitted to the HBFD for method of
addressing this requirement. System must be tested, certified and then inspected once building
construction is primarily complete but before the certificate of occupancy will be issued. (FD)
Carbon Dioxide or Compressed Gas Tanks - If a liquefied carbon dioxide tank is to be
installed for use with beverage carbonation, the carbon dioxide tank and piping must be insta lled
in accordance with the 2016 CFC, specifically Chapters 50 and 53. If the tank capacity is greater
than 100 pounds, an FD construction permit must be obtained, and a separate plan submittal for
compressed gasses is required. (FD)
Egress Components
Stairwell Required Minimum Widths. Standpipe systems in stairwell areas shall not impede
code required minimum widths. (FD)
Rooftop Deck. The proposed rooftop deck, located on the 4th floor, must meet egress
requirements in 2019 CFC/CBC 1006. The current proposed configuration only has 1 exit, which
would need to meet requirements in table 1006.3.3(1) and 1006.3.3.(2).
Note: The current 4th floor deck does not meet code requirements for 1 exit only.
Exit Signs and Exit Path Markings will be provided in compliance with the Huntington Beach
Fire Code and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. Reference compliance in the plan
notes. (FD)
Egress Illumination/Emergency Exit Lighting with emergency back-up power is required.
Provide means of egress illumination per HBFC 604.2.4 and UBC 1003.2.9. (FD)
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MAINTAINED DURING CONSTRUCTION:
a. HBFD approval must be obtained before lumber or other combustible building materials
are brought onsite. The project will be required to demonstrate onsite roadways comply
with fire access road requirements including all weather paving and load bearing
performance, as well as hose pull distance. Water supply for fire suppression operations,
namely fire hydrants, shall also be operable and demonstrate compliance. (FD)
b. Fire/Emergency Access and Site Safety shall be maintained during project construction
phases in compliance with CFC Chapter 33, Fire Safety during Construction and
Demolition. (FD)
OTHER:
a. Discovery of additional soil contamination or underground pipelines, etc., must be
reported to the Fire Department immediately and the approved work plan modified
accordingly in compliance with City Specification #431-92 Soil Clean-Up Standards. (FD)
183
Page 9 of 9
b. Outside City Consultants: The Fire Department review of this project and subsequent
plans may require the use of City consultants. The Huntington Beach City Council
approved fee schedule allows the Fire Department to recover consultant fees from the
applicant, developer or other responsible party. (FD)
Fire Department City Specifications may be obtained at:
Huntington Beach Fire Department Administrative Office
City Hall: 2000 Main Street, 5th floor, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
or through the City’s website at
https://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/government/departments/fire/fire_prevention_code_enforcement/fire_
dept_city_specifications.cfm
184
From:sam hanna
To:Beckman, Hayden
Subject:714 PCH , HB...proposed project request of postponement of public hearing
Date:Monday, October 5, 2020 8:58:43 PM
Mr. Beckman;-
As requested , I'm following up to our phone conversation this afternoon with this e mail requesting the
city staff and the zoning administrator to postpone the public hearing
from the 7th of october to another date to allow us and the neighbours chance to review and comment on
the proposed project.
-I am at 716 PCH the next door to the proposed mix use project. we have a small commercial unit on the
bottom and 2 story residential unit on top.
- 5 years ago or so when I was working on my project with the city planning and building , the city gave
me comments and requirements for design/plan check such as;
- set back of 4 feet on the east side yard of the ground floor since I had zero set back on the west side
next to the motel.
the 4' set back is for Handicap passage from PCH sidewalk into my commercial unit. Also for the fire
dept since I dont have setback on the other side.
- to have front setback similar to the motel next door so all buildings fronting PCH aline to look nice .
- back yard setback of 5 ft min. to provide for 25 ft Alley back up distance..........if we didn't have that (
the project was not going to be approved ). even they made sure that the
property fence behind me at the ally is 25 ft.
THe proposed project has a power pole and guy wire 3 or 4 ft into the alley , making the backing uo
distance less than 25 ft.
There are numerous issues that we need to tell you and the city about but we need time to response
after we review the plans thourlly.
we know the difficulties of working and living in this area especially with increasing number of the
homeless population and the problems associated with. Currently the Mayor and
the police Department are working with me to eliminate some of these problems . They also commanded
me to work with the city to CREATE safe neighbourhood and quality environmental.
we have some pictures to share with you as I shared them with the mayor and LT. David of the police
dept. but for now here some of my comments until
we meet with you to go over the whole project ;-
-- where is the guest parking for the residential portion of the project, ( should be .75 ie 1 additional
parking )
-- the third floor unit is 3 bedroom not 2 bedroom ....shortfall of another .5 parking ...ie another parking is
required ,
-- how is my privacy where you have zero lot next to my windows ? balcony .....its an arm length between
my resident and their proposed residential portion...........UNREAL
-- what are the precaution for my home during underground excavation ???
-- there was a oil well spill during oil well abandonment of the subject property that I reported then to Fire
dept.
I believe that the underground soil is heavily contaminated and I would like to have my soils experts
advise us , ....this is a health issue and i dont know
185
what environment document allowed this magnitude development to be exempt ???? what is the impact
of it on us during excavations and construction
especially the underground
-- how is the turn-around of the underground parking works.
-- what are the hours of operations for the coffee shop ?
-- where would the customers entering the cafe' ? if from the alley passing my front entry .....passing my
entry door ?? it is problem...we were required to provide front entrance with HC accessibility .
-- trash collection...??
-- how will mail delivery be conducted ?
-- will there be security on site ? ... the city do not want to repeat the 7-11 security issues !!! please check
with the mayor's office and lieutenant Dave of the police dept.
-- the police dept should review and comment on the proposed project.
-- How will the site be secured or closed during overnight ?
-- will the city allow alley deliveries ? major problem if you allow ! truck stall should be provided
.....blocking the alley is safety concern if you allow it !
-- where is the locations of the cafe' vents ?
-- where is the location of the methane collection vents ?
-- if someone is in the balcony and having a glass drink and accidentally drops the glass .. someone could
be killed or badly injured since there is no setback at the front.
MR. Hayden, once again our small neighbourhood has been experiencing major major alley problems
and homeless problem fronting PCH , as we indicated with 7-11 where we trying to find solutions with the
Mayor and the police department. Any intensification of commercial activity will tend to increase rather
than reduce the problem.
The size and layout of the residential units proposed make them ideal for short term rental which tend to
attract more party goers and more number of residents than a typical residential condominium
like all the condos all along PCH (fronting PCH)..
I have spoken to some of my neighbours and we are all requesting that the issues associated with the
proposed development should be forwarded to the City Planning commission for an evening of public
hearing
I have enclosed some recent pictures of the alley to illustrate our concerns.
thanks for your consideration
please call me if you have any question a@ (714) 309-8010
NOTE; some of my neighbours and I were surprised and puzzled why didn't the city instructed the
applicant to work with the adjacent property owners prior going to submitting
a formal application ?.....
186
From:sam hanna
To:Beckman, Hayden
Subject:Fw: 714 PCH , CUP 20-001
Date:Wednesday, November 4, 2020 1:23:13 PM
for planning action
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: sam hanna <isamhanna@yahoo.com>
To: lyn.semeta@surfcity-hb.org <lyn.semeta@surfcity-hb.org>; HB City Manager Chi
<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org>; zoningadministrator@surfcity-hb.org <zoningadministrator@surfcity-hb.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 12:59:25 PM PST
Subject: 714 PCH , CUP 20-001
Dear Mayor and city Manager :
Per my conversation with Mr. Chi at the end of last week and two weeks ago , I was informed that the
planning manager would be calling us regarding great number of concerns
and problem with the subject project on 714 PCH ,which is immediately to east from us.
Mr Chi understood Some of the these issues and problems that were raised to him and I was promised a
meeting with planning director / manager in lieu of the planner who reviewed
the project , who promised us to arrange a meeting with the city , the applicant and us before going to the
Zoning administrator for action.
This meeting did NOT happened and I'm very disappointed that no planning manager/ director has called
us as promised .
I'm asking you to postpone the public hearing until the meeting is arranged to go over all our concern
raised verbally to the city manager , and in writing via e mail and on the red marks of the plans
that was given to project planner.
cc. Tim Mayor.. via fax
187
From:De Coite, Kim
To:De Coite, Kim; James, Jane; Luna-Reynosa, Ursula; Mandic, Connie; Perkins, Brendon; Ray, Alan; Scandura,
John; Siordia, Isela; Vigliotta, Mike; Villasenor, Jennifer; Gracey Van Der Mark (graceyv25@gmail.com); Kayla
Acosta-Galvan (kayla.acostagalvan@outlook.com); Oscar Rodriguez (orodriguez.hboc@gmail.com)
Cc:Beckman, Hayden
Subject:Appellant Request for PC Hearing
Date:Tuesday, January 12, 2021 3:58:30 PM
Attachments:IMG_3702.PNG
IMG_3703.PNG
IMG_3704.PNG
IMG_3705.PNG
IMG_3706.PNG
IMG_3707.PNG
IMG_3708.PNG
IMG_3709.PNG
IMG_3710.PNG
IMG_3711.PNG
IMG_3712.PNG
IMG_3713.PNG
IMG_3714.PNG
Mr. Sam Hanna, the appellant for tonight’s item has requested that the attached photographs be
provided to the Planning Commission for reference.
Please note that there is a graphic image of human waste included.
Kimberly De Coite
Administrative Assistant
Department of Community Development
714-536-5276
kdecoite@surfcity-hb.org
City Hall continues to be closed to the public until further notice. You may wish to
contact the Community Development Department via email
at community.development@surfcity-hb.org, the MyHB app on your mobile device, or the
City website.
***Please note that the City of Huntington Beach will be transitioning to a new permitting
and application system for development services. The current eProcess Portal will close for
new applications, resubmittals, and revisions on February 9, 2021. All electronic
application processing will pause after February 9th at 5:00 PM, until we open our
new electronic submittal site (Accela’s HB ACA) on February 16, 2021. Please plan
your submittals in advance to avoid project delays. Instructions for setting up an account
and submitting projects online through HB ACA will be posted to our website by February
10, 2021. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition.***
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
TELEPHONE (714) 536-5553
City of Huntington Beach
2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648 Dan Kalmick
City Council Member
To: Community Development Deputy Director, Jennifer Villaseñor
From: Councilmember, Dan Kalmick
RE: Appeal PC Decision of Appeal of ZA Approval of CUP 20-012/CDP 20-013, SP 20-001
(714 PCH Mixed Use)
I am appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the project at 714
PCH referenced above. I believe the project met the legal framework set forth by the
City and should be reviewed “de novo” by the City Council.
1/13/2021
204
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-100 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
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:
Consider an Extension of the Temporary Closure of the Second Block of Main Street to
Vehicular Traffic Through Labor Day (September 6, 2021); Authorize Staff to Engage an Urban
Design Firm; and, Appoint the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and a City Council Member to Serve on
an Ad Hoc Downtown Urban Design Study Committee
Statement of Issue:
On December 21, 2020, the City Council considered a request from the Downtown Business
Improvement District (BID) to extend the temporary closure of the second and third blocks of Main
Street to vehicular traffic through Labor Day (September 6, 2021) to allow downtown businesses the
opportunity to continue operating outdoors to meet physical distancing requirements in a safe
manner during the COVID-19 pandemic. At that meeting, Council Members discussed the differences
between the second and third blocks of Main Street, including the lower number of third block
businesses using the outdoor space, and the lower level of support among affected third block
businesses for extending the street closure.
Ultimately, after substantive deliberation, the City Council directed staff to reopen the third block to
vehicular traffic, extended the closure of the second block to February 28, 2021, and requested that
the issue related to opening / closing the second block of Main Street be reagendized for
consideration on February 16, 2021 (Attachment 1).
The temporary closure of Main Street has resulted in robust discussions that warrants further study
for informed discussions about future place making opportunities and better connection to the
southern portion of the Downtown as defined in the Downtown Specific Plan.
Financial Impact:
There are no direct costs to the City if the City Council is to extend the temporary closure. If the
closure does result in increased sales to the businesses then there would be a nominal positive,
corresponding fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund via sales tax revenue. The cost of an urban
design study will be within the parameters of the existing budget and the award of any agreement will
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 3
powered by Legistar™205
File #:21-100 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
follow the City’s established procurement procedures.
Recommended Action:
A) Authorize the City Manager to continue the temporary closure of the second block of Main Street
to vehicular traffic to accommodate outdoor dining and retail in the public right-of-way through
September 6, 2021; and,
B) Authorize staff to engage an Urban Design Firm; and,
C) Establish an Ad Hoc Downtown Urban Design Study Committee; and,
D) Appoint the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and a City Council Member to the Ad Hoc Committee .
Alternative Action(s):
Provide alternative direction.
Analysis:
Staff has confirmed that the BID maintains its request that the City Council extend the closure of the
second block of Main Street through Labor Day. If approved, this extension would give merchants
certainty that this additional outdoor space will remain available through the pandemic in this
otherwise highly uncertain time. According to the BID, there is broad support among second block
businesses and property owners for this extension.
The City has been able to pilot the closure of the second block of Main Street during the pandemic.
Anecdotal information has indicated positive sales for the second block businesses, particularly
restauranteurs, due to the ability to add or increase outdoor dining opportunities. This inferred
success has led to interest in further studying Main Street, particularly the second block, for future
place making and outdoor dining opportunities. The addition of street side dining has added
liveliness and interest to downtown and the ability to imagine an enhanced physical environment that
could be even more inviting.
Further, there has long been interest in enhancing the connectivity between the resorts, Pacific City,
downtown and the pier. A concept was prepared for the City by RSM Design and was included with
the City Council packet at the December 21st meeting. This study particularly focused on the
connection via Walnut. Further refinement of this concept, with additional study of potential PCH
improvements, is necessary prior to being able to design and estimate costs for implementation.
Staff has solicited proposals from three urban design firms. Staff is seeking direction from the City
Council to move forward with a Downtown Urban Design Study. The scope of work includes:
·An assessment of existing conditions and review of previous reports and studies
·Potential streetscape configurations of Main Street
·Downtown connectivity strategies
·A feedback loop to provide input on Main Street configurations and connectivity strategies
·A final refinement of two concept configurations and two strategies (based on feedback
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 2 of 3
powered by Legistar™206
File #:21-100 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
received) to be presented to the City Council.
Staff requests that the City Council establish the Ad Hoc Downtown Urban Design Study Committee
and appoint the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and a member of the City Council to serve on the Ad Hoc
Committee. This Ad Hoc Committee will also work to engage community representatives to assist
with the overall assessment. It is envisioned that the Ad Hoc Committee will then participate with
staff and the consultant in the feedback loop component of the above-described scope of work. Staff
from Community Development, Public Works, and Community Services will provide technical support
to the Ad Hoc Committee, with Community Development staff being the main liaison in coordinating
meetings and managing the agreement with the Urban Design firm.
At the conclusion of this effort, and within 4 months of execution of an agreement with an Urban
Design firm, two Main Street streetscape configurations and two downtown connectivity strategies
will be presented to the City Council for consideration. Staff will also provide an order of magnitude
cost estimate to implement each concept. Should the City Council desire to move forward with
possible implementation, staff will engage in a robust community engagement process that will
include small group stakeholder meetings and a virtual open house to further refine and assist
selection in final configurations and plans. Should the City Council desire to proceed with
implementation, staff would then request approval to engage services for design documents and
allocation of funds. At the time of such consideration, any necessary environmental analysis will be
conducted.
Environmental Status:
The project is exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Section 15304(e) because the proposed project consists of a minor temporary use having negligible
or no permanent effects on the environment. The proposed project would not have a negative effect
on biologically sensitive resources, and there is no evidence of any unusual environmental
circumstances that might give rise to a reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant
effect on the environment.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non-Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. December 21, 2020 RCA
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 3 of 3
powered by Legistar™207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-124 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
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:
Year-End Audit results for the FY 2019/20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and
FY 2020/21 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments & Updates
Statement of Issue:
Year-End Audit Results
The City received an Unmodified (Clean) Audit Opinion for the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which is the best audit result available. In addition,
the Government Finance Officers Association awarded their Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City for the 34
th consecutive year. Included as an
attachment is the FY 2019/20 CAFR to receive and file.
Fiscal Year 2020/21 Mid-Year Adjustments & Updates
The Finance Department has also spent time recently performing a mid-year budget review for the
fiscal year that began on July 1, 2020. In interfacing with operating departments, budgetary requests
have been assessed across all City departments, and certain adjustments are being recommended
based on available resources through grants and / or restricted funds.
Financial Impact:
Fiscal Year 2020/21 Mid-Year Adjustments
1. General Fund (100) budget adjustments are requested as follows:
a. Community Development Department - funding for the preparation of the Mitigated
Negative Declaration for Seacliff Senior Living and Memory Care Facility ($44,060)
b. Fire Department - funding for Fire Strike team reimbursement costs ($1,105,000);
payments to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the Ground
Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Quality Assurance Fee (QAF) Program
($312,240); and funding for Metro Cities Joint Powers Authority (JPA) increased costs
($30,250)
2. The Public Works Department is requesting additional appropriations totaling $530,109,
through the following sources:
a. Refuse Collection Fund 504 ($190,000)
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 5
powered by Legistar™323
File #:21-124 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
b. Water Master Plan Fund 507 ($340,109)
3. The Police Department is requesting additional appropriation of $222,121, through the
following sources:
a. Police Facilities Development Impact Fund 227 ($90,000)
b. Narcotics Forfeiture Fund 242 ($12,121)
c. AB 109 Fund 979 ($70,000)
d. Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant Fund 1266 ($50,000)
4. The Finance Department is requesting additional appropriations of $6,201,060, through the
following funds:
a. Retiree Insurance Fund 702 ($1,298,000)
b. Retirement Supplement Fund 703 ($4,903,060)
5. The Administrative Services Department is requesting an additional appropriation of $935,181
in the Self Insurance General Liability Fund 552.
Details related to the proposed adjustments are outlined in the report below. Further, there are
sufficient revenues, cash, and / or fund balances to support the above referenced adjustments.
Recommended Action:
A) Receive and File the FY 2019/20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; and,
B) Approve mid-year budget adjustments to the FY 2020/21 Revised Budget in the funds and by the
amounts contained in Attachment 1.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action(s) and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Year-End Audit Results
Auditing firm Davis Farr LLP (Auditors) audited the City’s financial statements and internal control for
the FY 2019/20. The City received an Unmodified (Clean) Audit Opinion for the FY 2019/20
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which is the highest opinion possible (Attachment
2).
In addition, the Auditors issued the following reports (Attachment 3):
·AU-C 260 Letter: Communications
·Appropriations Limit Agreed-Upon Procedures
·Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Report
Fiscal Year 2020/21 Mid-Year Adjustments & Updates
The FY 2020/21 Budget was adopted by the City Council on June 29, 2020, for the fiscal year
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 2 of 5
powered by Legistar™324
File #:21-124 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
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 City has received revenues or has set-aside prior year fund
balances that will support the requested adjustments in the General Fund. The Other Funds
adjustments will be funded by available revenue or fund balances within each distinct Fund.
GENERAL FUND (FUND 100)
The Community Development Department entered into a reimbursement agreement with SBLP
Huntington Beach, LLC. The funds were used to cover professional services costs for the
preparation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Seacliff Senior Living and Memory Care Facility.
The department is requesting to increase its professional services appropriation by $44,060 to cover
these pass-thru costs, which have been offset by the reimbursement revenues and result in a net
neutral impact to the General Fund.
The 2020 California wildfire season was characterized by a record-setting year of wildfires that
burned across the State of California. As of the end of the calendar year, nearly 10,000 fires had
burned over 4.2 million acres of land, which is more than 4% of the state’s roughly 100 million acres
of land. The California Fire and Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid System (Mutual Aid System)
coordinates resources from various jurisdictions within the State of California whenever a local
agency is overwhelmed by a major disaster in its community or region.
The Huntington Beach Fire Department participates in the Mutual Aid System, and the department
has responded to multiple mutual aid requests throughout California to assist in major fires. To date,
the Fire Department has incurred $1,105,000 in Strike Team deployment expenses. The State of
California will reimburse all allowable costs related to these Strike Team expenses, plus a 16.81%
administrative rate to be applied to those allowable costs. Since there is no annual appropriation for
this business unit, given that Strike Team costs are unknown until costs are incurred, the Fire
Department is requesting appropriation for $1,105,000. Of note, the appropriation will be fully offset
by State reimbursements.
California Welfare and Institutions authorized the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation
Services (GEMT) Quality Assurance Fee (QAF) program in accordance with Senate Bill 523. The
QAF is assessed on each qualified emergency medical transport, regardless of payer type. DHCS
uses the revenues collected through this program to provide additional funding to eligible
governmental entities that provide GEMT services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The Fire Department is
requesting an appropriation of $312,240 to cover anticipated QAF payments for the remainder of the
fiscal year. Based on the number of Medi-Cal transports the City provides each year, it is anticipated
that the QAF payments will be fully offset by revenues received under the program.
Essential emergency dispatch and paging services are provided by Metro Cities Communications
Joint Powers Authority (JPA). Being a member of a fire dispatch Joint Powers Authority allows for
cost sharing between member agencies. Calculation of agency fair share percentage is based upon
the total of emergency calls within an agency’s jurisdiction, divided by the total number of calls the
JPA receives. Given a higher than anticipated number of calls for service, the Fire Department is
requesting an additional appropriation of $30,250 to cover the Metro Cities JPA’s increase in budget
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 3 of 5
powered by Legistar™325
File #:21-124 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
allocation to the City of Huntington Beach.
OTHER FUNDS
Police Facilities Development Impact (Fund 227)
A fund balance appropriation of $90,000 is requested in the Police Facilities Development Impact
Fund to purchase and equip a new van for the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT). Development impact
fees collected in this fund are to be used to fund new law enforcement facilities, vehicles , and
equipment in response to the additional calls for service generated by new development. The new
CNT van adheres to the expenditure criteria of this fund and there is sufficient fund balance for this
purchase.
Narcotics Forfeiture - Treasury (Fund 242)
This fund accounts for the Equitable Sharing Funds received from the Department of the Treasury
and can be used to supplement local law enforcement resources. A fund balance appropriation of
$12,121 is requested in the Narcotics Forfeiture Fund for the purchase of miscellaneous Police
Department equipment and supplies. There is sufficient fund balance in this fund to cover the
appropriation.
Refuse Collection Service (Fund 504)
The residential curbside collection rate increased by $0.33 effective July 1, 2020, based on the
formula adopted in Resolution 2017-26, and is estimated to provide an additional $190,000 in
revenues. The Public Works Department is requesting an expenditure appropriation of $190,000 to
fund the Refuse Collection and Disposal Services contract. Based on current revenue collection
amounts, these adjustments will have a net neutral impact.
Water Master Plan (Fund 507)
An appropriation of $340,109 is needed in the Water Master Plan Fund for charges related to general
administrative oversight as determined through the City’s Cost Allocation Plan. There is sufficient
fund balance in this fund to cover the appropriation.
Self-Insurance General Liability (Fund 552)
An appropriation of $935,181 is needed in the Self Insurance General Liability Fund for excess
liability coverage and for risk insurance services for the commercial property, difference in conditions
(DIC), contractor’s equipment and auto physical damage program, terrorism, and cyber liability
coverage. There is sufficient fund balance in this fund to cover the additional appropriation.
Retiree Insurance (702)
The Finance Department is requesting an appropriation of $1,298,000 in the Retiree Insurance Fund:
$1,187,265 for contributions and payments made for the City’s Retiree Medical Plan, and $110,735
for Transfers Out to the General Fund for general administrative oversight as determined through the
City’s Cost Allocation Plan. The total contribution made to the fund each year is determined by the
City’s actuary. This appropriation is needed to true up the retiree health insurance budget based on
the most recent actuarial valuation.
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 4 of 5
powered by Legistar™326
File #:21-124 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Retirement Supplement (Fund 703)
An additional appropriation of $4,903,060 is needed in the Retirement Supplement Fund for
contributions and payments made for the City’s Retiree Supplemental Plan. The total contribution
made to the fund each year is determined by the City’s actuary. This appropriation is needed to true
up the retiree pension payments budget, based on the most recent actuarial valuation.
AB 109 (Fund 979)
Public Safety Realignment was enacted in 2011 with the signing of Assembly Bill 109, which provided
a portion of the Vehicle License Fees go to local law enforcement. A fund balance appropriation of
$70,000 is requested in the AB 109 Fund for compliance checks and for a new server for the high
tech crime lab. There is sufficient fund balance in this fund to cover the appropriation.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant (Fund 1266)
The Police Department received funding of $50,000 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program
Grant, awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain high quality City services
Enhance and maintain infrastructure
Strengthen long-term financial and economic sustainability
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery
Attachment(s):
1. Fiscal Year 2020/21 Recommended Mid-Year Adjustments
2. FY 2019/20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
3. Other Auditor Issued Reports
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 5 of 5
powered by Legistar™327
Recommended Adjustments by Fund:
APPROPRIATION INCREASE
Fund No Fund Name Appropriation Dept
100 General Fund 44,060 Community Development
100 General Fund 1,447,490 Fire
General Fund Subtotal 1,491,550
227 Police Facilities Development Impact 90,000 Police
242 Narcotics Forfeiture - Treasury 12,121 Police
504 Refuse Collection Service 190,000 Public Works
507 Water Master Plan 340,109 Public Works
552 Self Insurance General Liability 935,181 Administrative Services
702 Retiree Insurance 1,298,000 Finance
703 Retirement Supplement 4,903,060 Finance
979 AB 109 70,000 Community Services
1266 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program 50,000 Public Works
Other Funds Subtotal 7,888,471
All Funds Total 9,380,021
ATTACHMENT 1
Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Recommended Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
328
CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH
For The Fiscal
Year Ended
June 30, 2020
California
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
329
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2020
Prepared by the Finance Department
330
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
331
INTRODUCTORY SECTION
332
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
333
i
City of Huntington Beach
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY SECTION
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ i-ii
Letter of Transmittal .................................................................................................................................... iii-ix
City Officials ................................................................................................................................................ x
Organizational Chart ................................................................................................................................... xi
Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting ................................................................. xii
FINANCIAL SECTION
Independent Auditor’s Report...................................................................................................................... 1-3
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Required Supplementary Information) ....................................... 4-22
Basic Financial Statements:
Government-wide Financial Statements:
Statement of Net Position .................................................................................................................. 25
Statement of Activities ....................................................................................................................... 26
Fund Financial Statements:
Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds .............................................................................................. 27
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Net Position ......... 28
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances – Governmental Funds ...... 29
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities ....................................................................... 30
Statement of Net Position – Proprietary Funds .................................................................................. 31
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Position – Proprietary Funds ............ 32
Statement of Cash Flows – Proprietary Funds ................................................................................... 33
Statement of Fiduciary Fund Net Position – Fiduciary Funds ............................................................ 34
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Fund Net Position – Fiduciary Funds ......................................... 34
Notes to Financial Statements .............................................................................................................. 36-120
Required Supplemental Information:
Notes to Required Supplementary Information .................................................................................. 124
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
And Actual – General Fund ............................................................................................................. 125
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
And Actual – Grants Special Revenue Fund ................................................................................... 126
Schedule of Changes in the Net Pension Liability and Related Ratios .............................................. 127-129
Schedule of Changes in the Net OPEB Liability and Related Ratios ................................................. 130
Schedule of Contributions .................................................................................................................. 131-133
Schedule of Money Market Weighted Rate of Return ........................................................................ 133
Schedule of Contributions for the OPEB Plan .................................................................................... 134
334
ii
FINANCIAL SECTION (Continued)
Supplementary Information:
Combining and Individual Fund Statements and Schedules:
Combining Balance Sheet – Other Governmental Funds .................................................................. 139-142
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
Other Governmental Funds ............................................................................................................ 143-146
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances –
Budget and Actual – Other Governmental Funds ........................................................................... 147-154
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
And Actual – LMIHAF Capital Projects Fund .................................................................................. 155
Statement of Net Position – Internal Service Funds ........................................................................... 160
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position
Internal Service Funds .................................................................................................................. 161
Statement of Cash Flows – Internal Service Funds ........................................................................... 162
Combining Statement of Fiduciary Fund Assets and Liabilities.......................................................... 166
Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Assets and Liabilities ................................................ 167-168
STATISTICAL SECTION
Net Position by Component – Last Ten Fiscal Years .................................................................................. 171-172
Changes in Net Position – Last Ten Fiscal Years ....................................................................................... 173-174
Fund Balances – Governmental Funds – Last Ten Fiscal Years ................................................................ 175
Changes in Fund Balances – Governmental Funds – Last Ten Fiscal Years ............................................. 177-178
Assessed and Actual Valuation of All Taxable Property (Excluding Redevelopment Agency) -
Last Ten Fiscal Years .............................................................................................................................. 179
Property Tax Rates – All Direct and Overlapping Government Tax Rate 04-001
Largest Area in City – Last Ten Fiscal Years ........................................................................................... 179
Property Tax Levies and Collections – Last Ten Fiscal Years .................................................................... 180
Top Ten Property Tax Payers – Current Year and Nine Years Ago ............................................................ 181
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type – Last Ten Fiscal Years ..................................................................... 183-184
Legal Debt Margin – Last Ten Fiscal Years ................................................................................................ 185
Statement of Direct and Overlapping Bonded Debt .................................................................................... 186
Principal Private Employers – Current Year and Nine Years Ago ............................................................... 187
Full-Time Actual and Budgeted City Employees by Function/Program– Last Ten Fiscal Years .................. 188
Operating Indicators by Function/Activity – Last Ten Fiscal Years .............................................................. 189-190
Capital Assets Statistics by Function/Activity .............................................................................................. 191
335
iii
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
December 16, 2020
Honorable Mayor, City Council and Citizens of the City of Huntington Beach:
In accordance with the requirements of the City Charter, and the City of Huntington Beach’s
ongoing commitment to transparent financial reporting, I am pleased to present the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended June 30, 2020.
As required by the City Charter, and to ensure the reliability of the information contained herein,
the City of Huntington Beach contracted with the independent auditing firm of Davis Farr LLP.
The goal of the audit was to provide reasonable assurance that the City’s financial statements
are free from material misstatement. In addition, Davis Farr LLP audits the City’s major program
expenditures of federal grants for compliance with Title 2 of the United States Code of Federal
Regulations Part 200 (Uniform Guidance). The report of the Single Audit is published separately
from this CAFR and may be obtained upon request from the City’s Finance Department.
This report consists of management’s representations concerning the City’s finances. As such,
management assumes full responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of the information
presented in this document and that it is reported in a manner that fairly presents the financial
position and operations of the various funds of the City. To provide a reasonable basis for
making these representations, and assurance that the financial statements will be free from
material misstatement, management has established a comprehensive internal control
framework that is designed to both protect the government’s assets from theft, loss, or misuse
and to compile sufficient reliable information for financial statement conformity with GAAP. As
the cost of internal controls should not outweigh their benefits, the City’s comprehensive
framework of internal controls has been designed to provide reasonable rather than absolute
assurance that the financial statements will be free from material misstatement.
We are pleased to report that Davis Farr LLP granted the City an unmodified (clean) opinion for
the financial statements of the City for the year ended June 30, 2020. The auditor’s opinion can
be found in the Financial Section of this report. GAAP requires that management provide a
narrative introduction, overview and analysis to accompany the financial statements in the form
of a Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). This transmittal letter is designed to
complement and should be read in conjunction with it. The MD&A can be found immediately
following the independent auditor’s report.
336
iv
Profile of the City of Huntington Beach
The City of Huntington Beach is home to a thriving beach community, located on the Orange
County coast, 35 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. With a population
of 200,748 residents, it is known as Surf City due to its abundance of beaches; the year-round
sunny and warm Mediterranean climate; and its casual lifestyle. With over 10 miles of coastline
and iconic pier spanning 1,856 foot in length- the longest pier on the West Coast- Huntington
Beach plays host to over 16 million visitors annually
In addition to its internationally recognized beaches, Huntington Beach was hailed as #1 in the
nation for Quality of City Services” and #18 by WalletHub in their “Best-Run City in America
poll,” (June 2020), as well as one of the top ten “Happiest Cities” in the U.S. (March 2020). The
City was also ranked #25 and #29 in California and the U.S., respectively, for “Providing
Homeowners with an Excellent Return on Investment” by LendEDU (May 2020).
Demographically, the City benefits from higher education levels, median incomes, and home
values as compared with the State. The City boasts an annual median household income of
$91,318, 51% higher than the United States, 28% higher than the State of California, and 6%
higher than Orange County.
Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909.
Huntington Beach has a Council/Manager form of government wherein seven City Council
members are elected to four-year terms, and the Mayor is filled on a rotating basis from the
incumbent Council Members. The City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer positions are
also elected and serve four-year terms. The City of Huntington Beach is a full-service city
including police, fire, public works, and other key functional departments with a dedicated and
talented team of over 900 full-time equivalent employees.
In 2011, the unincorporated oceanfront community of Sunset Beach was officially annexed by
the City of Huntington Beach. Sunset Beach is a small beachfront community with
approximately 1,000 residents and 1.5 square miles of land. Beachfront properties with high
property values make this community a valuable addition to the City. Sunset Beach features
one of the widest and most pristine beaches in Southern California and is home to the historic
Sunset Beach Arts Festival.
Economic Condition and Outlook
Similar to other cities throughout the nation, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has
created financial uncertainty that will impact the City’s financial standing. State and County
Shelter-in-Place measures have successfully slowed the spread of the virus and prevented local
hospitals from being overwhelmed, but the efforts have also caused unprecedented changes to
everyday life. Economic engines are struggling in response to Shelter-in-Place Orders – the
unemployment rate remains high, the stock market has experienced extraordinary volatility, and
the City has had to restrict certain business activities that were previously allowed to resume.
While we are still in the process of understanding the long-term impacts as projections change
daily, there is no question that there has and will continue to be economic challenges due to
COVID-19.
The motto for Huntington Beach’s FY 2020/21 Adopted Budget is “OneHB,” reflecting the City’s
commitment to facing the unprecedented challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic
guided by the following principles:
337
v
To stay committed to being One Team: working together to serve the people of
Huntington Beach exceptionally to inspire pride in the community.
Work to have One Focus: to stay fanatical about achieving municipal excellence by
being active caretakers of our unique, people-centric HB culture.
Continue to pursue One Goal: to ensure that HB continually improves its standing as a
premier coastal community as measured through the health of our people, our
organization, our infrastructure, and our community.
The City’s FY 2020/21 adopted budget is balanced. Property tax values are expected to rise
slightly, but are offset by substantial projected declines in Sales Tax and Transient Occupancy
Tax as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the FY 2020/21 budget balancing
measures, City Council approved the implementation of a Separation Incentive Program (SIP)
to reduce the size of the City’s current workforce. 97 employees opted to participate in the SIP,
which, coupled with Citywide reorganization plans, achieved the projected cost savings required
to remain balanced for FY 2020/21. The City’s reorganization plans include the following:
Combining the Human Resources and Information Services departments into a single
Administrative Services department;
Merging the Community Services and Library departments into one operation;
Instituting a large-scale reorganization in the Public Works department; and,
Making additional operational adjustments in the Community Development, Finance, and
Fire departments.
While the City is well positioned to respond to the economic crisis created by COVID-19 without
compromising services or losing focus on priority initiatives, the long term impacts of COVID-
19 have yet to be fully realized and it is clear that economic conditions and outcomes will need
to be closely monitored.
Property Tax
The City of Huntington Beach’s assessed valuations are very strong, reflecting both new
development and increased property values. The City’s FY 2020/21 assessed property value
grew 5.3% to $46.1 billion. This solid performance, coupled with steady year-over-year growth,
reflects a stable property tax base that can weather steep declines in real estate markets. Over
60% of parcels have an assessed valuation (AV) base year prior to 2004, representing a
significant amount of untapped AV. For FY 2019/20, secured property tax revenue collections
totaled $58.3 million. For FY 20/21, secured property taxes are estimated at $62.0 million,
reflecting a 6.3 percent increase.
338
vi
Sales Tax
Huntington Beach’s business community is well-diversified with no single industry or business
dominating the local economy. Local businesses include aerospace and high technology,
petroleum, manufacturing, computer hardware and software, financial and business services,
hotel and tourism, automobile services, large-scale retailers, and surf apparel. The City’s
diverse sales tax base makes it a stable source of revenue and mitigates the impact of industry-
specific downturns as shown below.
339
vii
*Fiscal Year 2017/18 reflects nine months of data only due to the change in the City’s fiscal year
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), a 10 percent tax applied to hotel stays within the City remains
strong as Huntington Beach remains a prime tourist destination and the hotel industry continues
to thrive. The City collected $9.6M in TOT revenues during FY 2019/20, with the $4.4M decline
due to the impact of Shelter-in-Place orders to combat the COVID-19 virus on business and
leisure travel.
Budget Development and Monitoring
The budget is prepared under the supervision of the City Manager and transmitted to the City
Council for deliberation at least 30 days prior to the end of the fiscal year. Pursuant to the City’s
Charter, the City Council must adopt the annual budget by June 30th and may amend it or revise
it at any time at a properly noticed meeting. Budgetary control is at the Department level within
each fund and a Department Head, with the Chief Financial Officer’s approval, may transfer
funds within like categories (operating and capital expenditures) of the same Department. The
transfer of funds for salaries and benefits requires additional approval by the City Manager or
his designee.
340
viii
Cash Management Policies and Practices
Surplus cash is invested by the elected City Treasurer, in investments allowed by the City’s
Investment Policy. The Investment Policy is adopted annually by the City Council after approval
by the Investment Advisory Board. It outlines guidelines to meet the daily cash flow needs of
the City, maximize the efficiency of the City’s cash management system, and identifies prudent
investment vehicles for cash balances. The rate of return earned for the year ended June 30,
2020 was 2.11 percent. The City Treasurer, as required by California Government Code 53601,
has prepared an annual Statement of Investment Policy which allows the City to meet current
obligations while earning a market rate of return. Further information regarding the City’s cash
and investments can be found in Note 2 of the financial statements.
Long-Term Financial Planning
The Strategic Plan provides the framework for the goals and objectives of the City for the next
three years. The City Council has five Strategic Plan goals:
Improve quality of life;
Enhance and maintain infrastructure;
Strengthen long-term economic and financial sustainability;
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery; and,
Enhance and maintain high quality City services.
The Plan drives both short and long-term budgetary decisions and the daily operations of the
City by ensuring everyone is consistently working to achieve the goals outlined in the Plan. To
meet the goal of strengthening economic and financial sustainability, the City has implemented
plans to reduce its unfunded liabilities by prepaying its obligations.
The City’s CalPERS costs are expected to total $45.8 million in FY 2020/21. This reflects a
$2.5 million, or 5.8 percent increase to last year’s Adopted Budget. The City’s unfunded pension
liability is currently $436.0 million, representing a 68.2 percent funded status.
The FY 2020/21 Adopted Budget does include a $1 million contribution to the Section 115 Trust,
funded by one-time savings from the previous year. The City Council adopted a Pension Rate
Stabilization Plan, otherwise known as a Section 115 Trust, to provide an additional alternative
investment vehicle to CalPERS, providing the ability to select a portfolio based on the City’s
own distant risk tolerance, and the desire to achieve a one-for-one reduction in its liabilities.
On November 18, 2019, City Council authorized staff to move forward with preparing for the
potential issuance of a Pension Obligation Bond to “refinance” the City’s unfunded pension
liability through the approval of a resolution. Shortly after Council’s authorization, the documents
were submitted to the Orange County Superior Court to begin the judicial validation process
which was finalized on May 18, 2020. The City is continuously monitoring the interest rate and
current economic climate to ensure that moving forward with the issuance of Pension Obligation
Bonds is timed correctly and will be beneficial for the City in the long run. Concurrently, the City
is in the process of developing a formal Unfunded Pension Liability payoff policy to plan for any
additional unfunded pension liabilities that may arise through changes in the discount rate and
other actuarial assumptions used by CalPERS.
341
ix
Paying down these liabilities, controlling the City’s pension costs through various mechanisms
including the issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds, funding a Section 115 trust, and creating
an Unfunded Pension Liability Policy helps build capacity to manage future pension cost
increases. While the impact of higher CalPERS costs will not be entirely mitigated, this
proactive strategy has placed Huntington Beach in a stronger financial position than many other
cities.
Awards and Acknowledgements
The City of Huntington Beach has once again received the “Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting” award bestowed by the Government Finance Officers’
Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for the 34th consecutive year. Receipt of
the award requires government entities to publish transparent, easily readable and efficiently
organized Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, conforming to program, accounting, and
legal standards.
The Certificate of Achievement earned for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, is valid for one
year only. The City believes that this Comprehensive Annual Financial Report continues to
conform to the Certificate of Achievement Program requirements and will be submitted to the
GFOA for its consideration for another award.
I wish to thank the City Council, City Manager, and City Departments for their continued
diligence in their role as fiscal stewards for the City of Huntington Beach. Without their
leadership and support, the favorable financial results contained in this report would not have
been possible. I would also like to thank the Finance Commission, a seven member body
appointed by the City Council, which has been instrumental in helping the City maintain its long
term goal of financial sustainability.
The preparation of this report would also not have been possible without the professional
dedicated staff of the Finance Department. Specifically, I would like to thank Sunny Rief, Anna
Garan, Rae Bowman, Ian Wuh, Ming Zhai, Leslie Zimmer, and Thuy Vi for their hard work and
dedication.
Respectfully,
Dahle Bulosan
Chief Financial Officer
342
x
City of Huntington Beach
City Council
Kim Carr, Mayor
Tito Ortiz, Mayor Pro Tem
Barbara Delgleize, Councilmember
Dan Kalmick, Councilmember
Natalie Moser, Councilmember
Erik Peterson, Councilmember
Mike Posey, Councilmember
Executive Team
Oliver Chi, City Manager
Travis Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
Elected Department Heads
Alisa Backstrom, City Treasurer
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk
Michael Gates, City Attorney
Department Directors
Dahle Bulosan, Finance
Sean Crumby, Public Works
Chief Scott Haberle, Fire
Interim Chief Julian Harvey, Police
Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Community Development
Brittany Mello, Administrative Services
Chris Slama, Community Services
Behzad Zamanian, Information Services
343
xi
344
xii
345
FINANCIAL SECTION
346
Independent Auditor’s Report
City Council
City of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the
business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of
the City of Huntington Beach, California, as of June 30, 2020, and the related notes to the
financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements as
listed in the table of contents.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control
relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in
Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s
judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the
financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide
a basis for our audit opinions.
1
347
Opinions
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type
activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of
Huntington Beach, California, as of June 30, 2020, and the respective changes in financial
position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the
management’s discussion and analysis, budgetary comparison information for the General
Fund and each major special revenue fund, schedule of changes in net pension liability and
related ratios, schedule of pension contributions, schedule of money market weighted rate
of return, schedule of changes in net OPEB liability and related ratios, and schedule of OPEB
contributions be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information,
although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting
for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or
historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required
supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of
preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with
management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other
knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not
express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited
procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any
assurance.
Other Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements
that collectively comprise the City of Huntington Beach’s basic financial statements. The
combining and individual fund financial statements and schedules, the introductory section
and the statistical section are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a
required part of the basic financial statements. The combining and individual fund financial
statements and schedules are the responsibility of management and were derived from and
relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic
financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures
applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures,
including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting
and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial
statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the combining
and individual fund financial statements and schedules are fairly stated, in all material
respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole. The introductory section
and the statistical section have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the
audit of the basic financial statements, and accordingly, we do not express an opinion or
provide any assurance on it.
2
348
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated
December 1 6, 2020 on our consideration of the City of Huntington Beach's internal control
over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws,
regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report
is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and
compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on internal control
over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit
performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering City of
Huntington Beach’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.
Irvine, California
December 16, 2020
3
349
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION
AND
ANALYSIS
4
350
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
As management of the City of Huntington Beach, we offer readers of the City’s financial
statements this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the City of
Huntington Beach for the year ended June 30, 2020. We encourage readers to consider
the information presented here in conjunction with additional information that we have
furnished in our Letter of Transmittal, which can be found on pages iii-ix of this report.
Financial Highlights
Below is a summary of the City’s government-wide financial information (in thousands):
The City of Huntington Beach’s total assets and deferred outflows of resources
exceeded its liabilities and deferred inflows of resources at the close of the most
recent fiscal year by $682,416,000. Total net position decreased by $528,000 or
0.1 percent and unrestricted net position decreased by $21,766,000 or 10.2 percent
in spite of the growth in assets primarily as a result of the ramp up in liabilities and
decrease in deferred outflows of resources related to pension and other
postemployment benefits.
Long-term obligations increased by $10,581,000 or 2.0 percent. This increase is
primarily due to the rise in pension and OPEB liabilities. In addition, a new lease in
the amount of $1,172,000 was approved in fiscal year 2019/20 to finance the fire
engine and ambulance replacement.
Deferred outflows of resources decreased by $12,944,000 or 18.3 percent due to
the actuarially determined amortization of changes in assumptions, differences
between expected and actual investment earnings, and differences between
expected and actual experience used to determine the City’s net pension liability.
Deferred inflows of resources increased by $888,000 or 6.6 percent primarily due
to the net difference between the projected and actual earnings on pension plan
investments.
June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
Amount
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
Assets 1,210,177$ 1,177,879$ 32,298$ 2.7%
Deferred Outflows of Resources 57,761 70,705 (12,944) -18.3%
Liabilities 571,233 552,239 18,994 3.4%
Deferred Inflows of Resources 14,289 13,401 888 6.6%
Total Net Position 682,416 682,944 (528) -0.1%
Unrestricted Net Position (236,041) (214,275) (21,766) 10.2%
Long-Term Obligations 538,081 527,500 10,581 2.0%
Program Revenues 146,713 144,865 1,848 1.3%
Taxes 175,663 175,576 87 0.1%
Other General Revenues 9,271 16,027 (6,756) -42.2%
Expenses 332,174 305,331 26,843 8.8%
Total Governmental and Business-Type Activities
5
351
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
Program revenues increased by $1,848,000 or 1.3 percent. The two largest
increases are from one-time revenue sources consisting of Hermosa Vista and
Huntington Pointe loan repayments amounting to almost $7,400,000, and
affordable housing in-lieu fees of $2,200,000 paid by the developer to fulfill the
affordable housing requirement for the Sea Dance Housing Development. These
sizable payments help offset the decline in charges for services that are attributed
to the change in water connection and capital surcharge fee calculation which
resulted to an overall reduction in water revenue and loss of revenue due to COVID-
19. In March 2020, street sweeping citations were halted as part of the HB Ready
Response Plan, rent for City-owned concessionaires were temporarily abated and
recreational classes were cancelled. Additionally, in April 2020, a payment deferral
program for business license renewal payments and transient occupancy taxes
covering the period of March 1-July 31, 2020 was established, providing businesses
the option to postpone payment of fees and revenues charged and/or collected
during this period until June 30, 2021. Moreover, substantial amounts of
development impact fees were collected in fiscal year 2018/19 from three large
residential development projects. Development impact fees can fluctuate from year
to year depending on a number of factors that attract developers to do large projects
in the City.
Expenses increased by $26,843,000 or 8.8 percent due to the significant increase
in pension and workers compensation costs that have been allocated to the various
functions. Furthermore, spending on non-capital improvements in Community
Development and Public Works increased. Police and Fire also incurred additional
labor costs during the height of the pandemic and civil unrest to address the
community needs and maintain public safety.
Overview of the Financial Statements
This discussion and analysis serves as an introduction to the City of Huntington Beach’s
basic financial statements. The City of Huntington Beach’s basic financial statements are
comprised of three components: 1) government-wide financial statements; 2) fund
financial statements; and 3) notes to the financial statements. This report also contains
certain other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements.
Government-wide Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad
overview of the City’s financial condition and are prepared similarly to those in the private
sector.
The Statement of Net Position presents information on all of the City’s assets, liabilities,
deferred outflows and inflows with the difference between them reported as net position.
Over time, continued increases or decreases in net position may indicate whether the
City’s financial condition is improving or deteriorating.
6
352
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
The Statement of Activities presents information on how the City’s net position changed
during the most recent fiscal year. These changes are reported on the full accrual basis
when the economic event occurs (not when the cash is received or paid).
The government-wide financial statements separate functions that are primarily supported
by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities) from functions that are
supported by user fees (business-type activities). Governmental activities include the City
Council, City Manager, City Treasurer, City Attorney, City Clerk, Finance, Community
Development, Fire, Information Services, Police, Community Services, Library Services,
and Public Works departments. Business-type activities include Water, Sewer, Refuse,
and Hazmat Services.
The government-wide financial statements include the City and all of its component units
that are legally separate but whose activities entirely support the City of Huntington Beach.
The government-wide financial statements can be found on pages 25-26 of this report.
Fund Financial Statements
The City separates financial activities into funds to maintain control over resources that
have been legally separated. All of the funds of the City can be divided into three
categories: governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds.
Governmental Funds
Governmental funds are used to account for the same functions reported in governmental
activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, the focus in the
governmental fund section of these financial statements is on near-term resource inflows
and outflows available for spending, as well as balances of resources available for
spending at the end of the fiscal year.
It is useful to compare information presented for the governmental funds to information
presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. The
reconciliations indicate to the reader the differences in financial reporting between the
governmental activities section and the governmental funds section.
The City maintains 25 individual governmental funds. Information is presented separately
in the governmental funds Balance Sheet and in the governmental funds Statement of
Revenue, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances for the General Fund, Grants
Special Revenue Fund, and Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF)
Capital Projects Fund all of which are considered to be major funds. Data from the other
22 smaller funds are combined into a single, aggregated presentation. Individual fund data
for each of these other governmental funds is provided in combining statements elsewhere
in this report.
7
353
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
The City provides an annual appropriated budget for its governmental funds. Budgetary
comparison schedules for the General Fund and the major special revenue fund (Grants)
are required to be presented and are included on pages 125 and 126 of this report and
demonstrate compliance with the budget.
The basic governmental fund financial statements can be found on pages 27 and 29 of
this report.
Proprietary Funds
The City maintains two different types of proprietary funds, which are used to account for
the same activities as the business-type activities in the government-wide financial
statements. Enterprise funds are used to report the same functions presented as
business-type activities in the government-wide financial statements. The City uses
enterprise funds to account for its Water, Sewer Service, Refuse, and Hazmat Service
activities. Internal Service funds are used in accounting as a device to accumulate and
allocate costs internally among the City's various functions. The City uses internal service
funds to account for its self-insurance worker’s compensation activities, self-insurance
general liability activities, and equipment replacement needs. Because these services
predominantly benefit governmental rather than business-type functions, they have been
included with governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements.
Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the government-wide financial
statements, only in more detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provides
information for Water, Sewer Service, Refuse, Hazmat Service, Self-Insurance Workers’
Compensation, Self-Insurance General Liability, and Equipment Replacement Funds.
The basic proprietary fund financial statements can be found on pages 31-33 of this report.
Fiduciary Funds
Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside
the government. Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government-wide financial
statements because the resources of those funds are not available to support the City of
Huntington Beach’s own programs. The accounting used for fiduciary funds is much like
that used for proprietary funds.
The basic fiduciary fund financial statements can be found on page 34 of this report.
8
354
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
Notes to the Financial Statements
The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full understanding of the data
provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements. The notes to the financial
statements can be found on pages 36-120 of this report.
9
355
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
Other information
In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this report also
presents certain required supplementary information concerning the City’s progress in
funding its obligation to provide pension and OPEB benefits to its employees and General
Fund and major special revenue funds budget-to-actual comparisons. Required
supplementary information can be found on pages 124-134 of this report.
The combining statements and schedules referred to earlier in connection with other
governmental funds is presented immediately following the required supplementary
information on pensions. Combining and individual fund statements and schedules can
be found on pages 139-146 of this report.
Government-wide Financial Analysis
As noted earlier, net position may serve, over time, as a useful indicator of a government’s
financial position. At the end of the current fiscal year, the City reported positive net
position balances for both governmental and business-type activities, with total assets plus
deferred outflows exceeding liabilities plus deferred inflows by $682,416,000.
Below is a summary schedule of the City’s net position at June 30, 2020 (in thousands):
Governmental Activities June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
Amount
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
Current and Other Assets 253,795$ 230,456$ 23,339$ 10.1%
Capital Assets 714,759 708,469 6,290 0.9%
Total Assets 968,554 938,925 29,629 3.2%
Deferred Outflows of Resources 54,499 67,019 (12,520) -18.7%
Current and Other Liabilities 22,200 15,137 7,063 46.7%
Long-Term Obligations 508,578 498,810 9,768 2.0%
Total Liabilities 530,778 513,947 16,831 3.3%
Deferred Inflows of Resources 13,374 12,649 725 5.7%
Net Position:
Net Investment in Capital Assets 673,498 664,281 9,217 1.4%
Restricted 79,926 66,089 13,837 20.9%
Unrestricted (274,523) (251,022) (23,501) -9.4%
Total Net Position 478,901$ 479,348$ (447)$ -0.1%
Business-Type Activities June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
Amount
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
Current and Other Assets 98,838$ 93,258$ 5,580$ 6.0%
Capital Assets 142,785 145,696 (2,911) -2.0%
Total Assets 241,623 238,954 2,669 1.1%
Deferred Outflows of Resources 3,262 3,686 (424) -11.5%
Current and Other Liabilities 10,952 9,602 1,350 14.1%
Long-Term Obligations 29,503 28,690 813 2.8%
Total Liabilities 40,455 38,292 2,163 5.6%
Deferred Inflows of Resources 603 752 (149) -19.8%
Net Position:
Net Investment in Capital Assets 142,785 145,696 (2,911) -2.0%
Restricted 22,248 21,153 1,095 5.2%
Unrestricted 38,482 36,747 1,735 4.7%
Total Net Position 203,515$ 203,596$ (81)$ 0.0%
10
356
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
Analysis of the City’s Net Position
Current and Other Assets: The increase in current and other assets of $23,339,000 for
governmental activities is mainly due to the increase in cash balance. The City received
various Federal, State and County grants to cover emergency operational costs and
economic development assistance to businesses impacted by the pandemic. CARES Act
Funds of $6,500,000 were distributed by the County of Orange to the City in June 2020.
Nearly $4,800,000 of the CARES funding was directed to help local small businesses that
were negatively impacted by the pandemic and $1,700,000 was for other COVID-19
emergency costs. As previously mentioned, the developer of Hermosa Vista and
Huntington Pointe Apartments repaid approximately $7,400,000 in loans issued by the City
in 2001 and 2003 during FY 2019/20.
The increase in current and other assets of $5,580,000 for business-type activities is due
to an increase in cash balance. A large portion of the increase came from the revenue
generated by the Water fund in excess of actual expenses paid in the fiscal year. In
addition to the timing of payment of expenses, some planned improvement projects were
postponed as a result of the pandemic.
Current and Other Liabilities: Current and other liabilities for governmental activities
increased by $7,063,000 and increased by $1,350,000 for business-type activities due to
normal fluctuations in the accounts payable and payroll cycles. For governmental
activities, the majority of the increase is related to CARES Act Funds received towards the
end of the fiscal year that was recorded as unearned revenue.
Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources: The decrease in deferred outflows of
resources of $12,520,000 and $424,000 for governmental activities and business-type
activities, respectively, and the increase in deferred inflows of resources of $725,000 for
governmental activities and decrease of $149,000 for business-type activities,
respectively, are mainly due to the actuarially determined amortization of changes in
assumptions, differences between projected and actual earnings on pension plan
investments, and differences between expected and actual experience used to determine
the net pension and other postemployment benefits liabilities. See Notes 6, 7, and 8 for
additional information.
Long-Term Obligations: Long-term obligations for governmental activities increased by
$9,768,000 primarily due to an increase in the City’s workers’ compensation claims and
pension liabilities. Long-term obligations for business-type activities increased by
$813,000 due to increases in compensated absences and net pension liabilities.
Net Investment in Capital Assets: The largest portion of the City’s net position reflects
investment in capital assets (e.g., land, buildings, machinery, equipment, and
infrastructure), less any related debt used to acquire those assets that is still outstanding.
The City uses capital assets to provide services to citizens; consequently, these assets
11
357
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
are not available for future spending. Although the City’s investment in its capital assets
is reported net of related debt, the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided
from other sources, since capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these
liabilities. Net position invested in capital assets net of related debt from governmental
activities increased $9,217,000 or 1.4 percent, primarily due to residential street
improvements. Net position invested in capital assets net of related debt from business-
type activities decreased $2,911,000 or 2.0 percent primarily due to normal year to year
depreciation.
Restricted Net Position: An additional portion of the City’s net position is subject to
external (legally imposed or statutory) restrictions ($79,926,000 for governmental
activities, and $22,248,000 for business-type activities). These amounts represent 16.7
percent and 10.9 percent of net position for governmental activities and business-type
activities, respectively. Restricted net position from governmental activities increased
$13,837,000 or 20.9 percent. The increase is largely due to the addition of the Pension
Liability and Surf City “3” Funds, and increase in restricted net position in the LMIHAF,
Infrastructure and Lease Capital Projects Funds. Restricted net position from business-
type activities increased by $1,095,000 or 5.2 percent primarily due to an increase in
restricted Water Master Plan funds available for capital projects as funds are spent.
Unrestricted Net Position: The unrestricted net position (negative $274,523,000 for
governmental activities and $38,482,000 for business-type activities) represent negative
57.3 percent and 18.9 percent, respectively, of net position for governmental activities and
business-type activities. Unrestricted net position for governmental activities decreased
$23,501,000 largely due to an increase in net pension and other postemployment benefits
liabilities and decrease in deferred outflows of resources which are also related to pension
and OPEB. Unrestricted net position for business-type activities increased by $1,735,000
or 4.7 percent during the year due to the net income from Sewer and Hazmat service
operations in fiscal year 2019/20.
12
358
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
A condensed summary of governmental activities (in thousands) follows:
Revenues: June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
Amount
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
Program Revenues:
Charges for Current Services 59,819$ 61,736$ (1,917)$ -3.1%
Operating Grants and Contributions 8,141 6,644 1,497 22.5%
Capital Grants and Contributions 14,483 8,361 6,122 73.2%
Total Program Revenues 82,443 76,741 5,702 7.4%
General Revenues:
Property Taxes 94,263 89,124 5,139 5.8%
Sales Taxes 44,616 47,437 (2,821) -5.9%
Utility Taxes 18,149 18,788 (639) -3.4%
Franchise Taxes 7,872 6,225 1,647 26.5%
Transient Occupancy Tax 10,763 14,002 (3,239) -23.1%
Use of Money and Property 3,208 8,746 (5,538) -63.3%
From Other Agencies - Unrestricted 3,317 4,046 (729) -18.0%
Total General Revenues 182,188 188,368 (6,180) -3.3%
Total Revenues 264,631 265,109 (478) -0.2%
Expenses:
City Council 405 360 45 12.5%
City Manager 3,328 4,501 (1,173) -26.1%
City Treasurer 317 246 71 28.9%
City Attorney 3,136 2,886 250 8.7%
City Clerk 949 976 (27) -2.8%
Finance 6,661 6,245 416 6.7%
Human Resources - 6,261 (6,261) -100.0%
Community Development 15,722 6,144 9,578 155.9%
Fire 62,840 56,494 6,346 11.2%
Information Services 8,643 7,530 1,113 14.8%
P olice 97,204 87,355 9,849 11.3%
Community Services 12,539 13,369 (830) -6.2%
Library Services 5,776 5,206 570 10.9%
Public Works 45,834 40,803 5,031 12.3%
Interest on Long-Term Debt 1,686 1,823 (137) -7.5%
Total Expenses 265,040 240,199 24,841 10.3%
Change in Net Position Before Transfers (409) 24,910
Transfers (38) (37)
Change in Net Position (447) 24,873
Net Position - Beginning of Year 479,348 454,475
Net Position - End of Year 478,901$ 479,348$
Governmental Activities
13
359
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
The cost of all governmental activities this year was $265,040,000. However, as shown
in the Statement of Activities, the amount that the taxpayers ultimately financed for these
activities was $182,597,000, because costs of $59,819,000 were paid by those who
directly benefited from the programs, or by other governments and organizations that
subsidized certain programs with operating grants and contributions of $8,141,000, and
capital grants and contributions of $14,483,000. Overall, the City’s governmental program
revenues were $82,443,000. The City paid for the remaining “public benefit” portion of
governmental activities with $182,188,000 in taxes and general revenue (some of which
may only be used for certain programs) and with other revenues, such as interest and
general entitlements.
Charges for current services decreased $1,917,000 or 3.1 percent. As noted in the
financial highlights section, the absence of one-time revenue sources from large
development projects and City’s responses to help mitigate the risks posed by COVID-19
negatively impacted the City’s parking-related revenue and recreational fees which caused
the Charges for Current Services to drop. The one-time affordable housing in-lieu fee and
PCTA settlement payment received in fiscal year 2019/20 partially offset the loss in
revenue.
Operating Grants and Contributions increased by $1,497,000 or 22.5 percent and Capital
Grants and Contributions have increased by $6,122,000 or 73.2 percent, respectively,
primarily due to the Hermosa Vista and Huntington Pointe loan repayments of almost
$7,400,000.
Program expenses increased by $24,841,000 or 10.3 percent due to the rise in pension
and workers compensation costs coupled with the increase in spending on Police,
Community Development, Fire, and Public Works. Due to COVID-19 and a number of
protests that occurred in the latter part of the fiscal year, additional Police and Fire related
expenses were incurred. There were also several non-capital improvements that caused
the Community Development and Public Works expenses to increase.
Total resources available during the year to finance governmental operations were
$743,979,000 consisting of net position at July 1, 2019 of $479,348,000, program
revenues of $82,443,000, and general revenues of $182,188,000. Total expenses for
governmental activities during the year were $265,040,000 plus transfers of $38,000.
Thus, net position decreased by $477,000 or 0.1 percent, to $478,901,000.
14
360
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
A condensed summary of business-type activities (in thousands) follows:
The City’s net position from business-type activities decreased by $119,000 before
transfers. The formula to calculate the water connections and capital surcharge fees were
changed in July 2019 that ultimately led to lower revenues.
The cost of all business-type activities this year was $67,135,000. As shown in the
Statement of Activities, the amount paid by users of the systems was $64,270,000, other
revenue was $2,746,000, and transfers were $38,000. Beginning net position was
$203,596,000 and ending net position was $203,515,000, a decrease of $81,000 which is
less than a tenth of a percentage. Of the ending net position amount, $142,785,000, or
70.2 percent, was invested in capital assets, $22,248,000 or 10.9 percent was restricted
for expenses for the Water Master Plan, and $38,482,000, or 18.9 percent was
unrestricted.
Transfers in for business-type activities were $38,000 for the current year and $37,000 for
the prior year.
June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
Amount
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
Program Revenues:
Charges for Current Services 64,270$ 68,124$ (3,854)$ -5.7%
Total Program Revenues 64,270 68,124 (3,854) -5.7%
Use of Money and Property 2,746 3,235 (489) -15.1%
Total Revenues 67,016 71,359 (4,343) -6.1%
Expenses:
Water Utility 44,463 43,405 1,058 2.4%
Sewer Service 9,828 9,442 386 4.1%
Refuse Collection 12,609 12,051 558 4.6%
Hazmat Service 235 234 1 0.4%
Total Expenses 67,135 65,132 2,003 3.1%
Increase (Decrease) in Net Position Before
Transfers (119) 6,227
Transfers 38 37
Total Change In Net Position (81) 6,264
Net Position - Beginning of Year 203,596 197,332
Net Position - End of Year 203,515$ 203,596$
Business-Type Activities
15
361
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
Financial Analysis of the City’s Major Governmental Funds
Below is an analysis of the City’s major governmental fund activities for the year (in
thousands):
The General Fund Balance increased by $1,075,000. The increase in total expenditures
was minimal and the amount transferred out of the fund was lower in fiscal year 2019/20.
However, California’s stay-at-home orders, decisions to temporarily close businesses,
CDTFA's sales tax deferral program and payment deadline extensions, City’s TOT deferral
program and the general economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic tampered the
growth experienced in the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year and resulted in a loss of sales
tax, transient occupancy tax, utility users tax, parking revenues, and concessionaire
revenues.
The Grants Special Revenue Fund Balance decreased by $1,508,000 primarily due to the
increase in COVID-19 related expenditures that is anticipated to be reimbursed with
CARES Act and FEMA Disaster Relief funds, and other capital projects that have not been
reimbursed by the granting agencies. The bulk of the capital project expenditure increase
is related to the Atlanta Avenue Widening Project and various traffic signal projects
throughout the City including the Bolsa Chica/Pearce Traffic Signal Project,
Gothard/Center Signal Modification Project and Gothard/Slater Signal Modification
Project.
The LMIHAF Capital Projects Fund Balance increased by $3,944,000 as a result of
repayments received from loans issued by the City for down payment assistance and the
acquisition and construction of developments for low and moderate-income residents.
June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
Amount
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
Total Fund Equity:
General Fund 80,088$ 79,013$ 1,075$ 1.4%
Grants Special Revenue Fund 4,561 6,069 (1,508) -24.8%
LMIHAF Capital Projects Fund 9,485 5,541 3,944 71.2%
Total Fund Equity 94,134$ 90,623$ 3,511$ 3.9%
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
16
362
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
Financial Analysis of the City’s Major Proprietary Funds
Below is an analysis of the fund equity of the City’s proprietary funds (in thousands):
The Water Fund total net position decreased by $2,158,000 due to lower revenues
recognized in fiscal year 2019/20 which also caused the unrestricted net position to decline
by $403,000. The Sewer Fund net position increased by $2,009,000 and unrestricted net
position increased by $2,049,000 due to planned sewer projects being deferred to the
following year. In addition, all enterprise funds with the exception of the Water Fund
generated revenues that exceeded the expenses incurred for the current fiscal year.
Long-Term Obligations
Below is a schedule of the changes to the City’s long-term obligations (in thousands):
June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
Amount
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
Net Position:
Water Fund 125,233$ 127,391$ (2,158)$ -1.7%
Sewer Fund 78,275 76,266 2,009 2.6%
Refuse Fund (83) (105) 22 21.0%
Hazmat Service Fund 90 44 46 104.5%
Total Net Position 203,515$ 203,596$ (81)$ 0.0%
Unrestricted Net Position:
Water Fund 11,125$ 11,528$ (403)$ -3.5%
Sewer Fund 27,506 25,457 2,049 8.0%
Refuse Fund (239) (282) 43 15.2%
Hazmat Service Fund 90 44 46 104.5%
Total Unrestricted Net Position 38,482$ 36,747$ 1,735$ 4.7%
Enterprise Funds
Governmental Activities:
Balance July 1,
2019 Additions Retirements
Balance June
30, 2020
Revenue Bonds 39,150$ -$ (3,485)$ 35,665$
Compensated Absences 11,295 5,294 (3,956) 12,633
Claims Payable 35,026 13,068 (10,939) 37,155
Pollution Remediation 2,000 - - 2,000
LED Lighting Phase I 656 - (110) 546
I-Bank CLEEN Loan 2,454 - (283) 2,171
CEC Loan 2,818 - (230) 2,588
Leases Payable 5,083 1,172 (1,014) 5,241
Total Long-Term Obligations - Governmental
Activities 98,482 19,534 (20,017) 97,999
Business-Type Activities:
Compensated Absences 1,416 590 (391) 1,615
Business-Type Activities: 1,416 590 (391) 1,615
Total Long-Term Obligations 99,898$ 20,124$ (20,408)$ 99,614$
17
363
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
Additional information on the City’s long-term debt is shown in Note 11 to the financial
statements. The City of Huntington Beach is legally restricted to issuing general obligation
bonds to 12 percent of its assessed valuation. Since the City has no general obligation
bonds outstanding, the limit does not apply. The City’s total long-term obligations
decreased slightly by $284,000 or 0.3 percent from the prior fiscal year as debt service
payment were partially offset by a new lease in the amount of $1,172,000 that was
approved to finance the purchase of a fire engine and ambulance replacement.
The City continues to maintain strong credit ratings on all of its debt issues. Most notably,
on August 27, 2014 Fitch Ratings issued an AAA Implied General Obligation Bond rating
to the City of Huntington Beach and that same rating was most recently reaffirmed in July
2020. Additionally, in April 2019, the 1999 RDA bonds received a credit ratings increase
from Moody’s Investor Service of two tiers, from A2 to Aa3.
The following are the ratings as determined by Moody’s Investors Service and Standard
and Poor’s as of June 30, 2020.
Capital Assets
The capital assets of the City are those assets which are used in the performance of the
City’s functions including infrastructure assets. The City has elected to use the “Basic
Approach” as defined by GASB Statement No. 34 for infrastructure reporting. The
following infrastructure networks are recorded as capital assets in the government-wide
financial statements:
Storm drain system including pump stations, drainage system and manholes.
Streets (including land underneath streets), traffic signals, curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks.
Debt Instrument Moody's S & P
1999 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds Aa3 AA-
2002 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds N/A AA-
2010 Lease Revenue Bonds, Series A Aa2 AA
2011 Lease Revenue Bonds, Series A Aa2 AA
2014 Lease Revenue Bonds, Series A N/A AA
18
364
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
Below is a schedule of the City’s capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation (in
thousands):
Capital assets from governmental activities increased $6,290,000 or 0.9 percent. This
increase is largely due to street replacement infrastructure costs. Capital assets from
business-type activities decreased $2,911,000 or 2.0 percent largely due to regular
depreciation for the year. Further information on the City’s capital assets can be found in
Note 12 of the financial statements.
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
Changes to Original Budget
Comparing the FY 2019/20 General Fund Original (i.e. Adopted) Budget expenditures
amount of $213,270,000 to the final budgeted amount of $219,038,000 shows a net
increase of $5,768,000, or 2.7 percent. This overall increase was largely the result of
budget carryovers from the previous year.
Final budgeted revenues for the General Fund decreased $5,207,000 or 2.3 percent from
the original (adopted) budget for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. The change from
original to final budget occurred primarily as a result of adjustments made to budgeted
property tax, other taxes, fines, forfeitures and penalties, charges for current services and
other revenues.
Governmental Activities: June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
Amount
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
Land 362,069$ 362,534$ (465)$ -0.1%
Buildings 126,779 128,628 (1,849) -1.4%
Machinery and Equipment 13,962 13,267 695 5.2%
Construction in Progress 7,515 7,631 (116) -1.5%
Infrastructure 204,434 196,409 8,025 4.1%
Total Governmental Activities 714,759 708,469 6,290 0.9%
Business-Type Activities:
Land 3,907 3,907 - 0.0%
Buildings 68,359 63,356 5,003 7.9%
Machinery and Equipment 7,025 7,776 (751) -9.7%
Construction in Progress 442 5,701 (5,259) -92.2%
Infrastructure 63,052 64,956 (1,904) -2.9%
Total Business-Type Activities 142,785 145,696 (2,911) -2.0%
Total Capital Assets 857,544$ 854,165$ 3,379$ 0.4%
19
365
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
Variance with Final Budget
General Fund actual revenues were less than the final budget by $388,000 for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2020.
General Fund expenditures were $3,402,000 less than the final budget. The favorable
budget variance is due in large part to the following:
The Community Services and Library Services Departments realized $914,000 in
savings primarily due to a reduction in city-provided services impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The Public Works and Community Development Departments realized $1,532,000
in savings primarily due to differences in the projected versus actual timing of
design, construction, and maintenance contracts for projects, as well as the deferral
of various building and planning contracts.
Analysis of City’s Other Major Governmental Funds
Grants Special Revenue Fund
The fund balance in the Grant Special Revenue Fund decreased by $1,508,000.
Significant grant expenditures in the current year were for Community Development Block
Grant, HOME Grant, street improvement and traffic signal grants and projects, and COVID-
19 related expenditures that will either be reimbursed by FEMA and/or funded with CARES
Act Funds from the State.
LMIHAF Capital Projects Fund
The fund balance in the LMIHAF Capital Projects Fund increased by $3,944,000 as a result
of repayments received for loans issued by the City for down payment assistance and the
acquisition and construction of developments for low and moderate-income residents.
Economic Factors and Next Year’s Budget
The Adopted FY 2020/21 Budget is structurally balanced, totaling $359.0 million in All
Funds. This reflects a $22.0 million, or 5.8 percent decrease from the FY 2019/20 Adopted
All Funds Budget of $381.0 million. The largest All Funds decreases are attributed to the
Retirement Supplemental Fund ($3.1 million), Hotel/Motel Business Improvement District
(BID) ($1.1 million), Water Master Plan Fund ($1.6 million), and RORF Fund ($1.4 million).
The General Fund, which provides the majority of public services to the community, totals
$216.9 million, reflecting a $14.7 million, or 6.4 percent decrease from the FY 2019/20
20
366
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
budget of $231.6 million in response to the anticipated impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The largest budget revenue decline is in Transient Occupancy Tax, which is anticipated to
decrease $7.4 million or 51.8 percent. Sales tax revenue, the second largest revenue
category for the City, was budgeted at $39.2 million, a decrease of 4.8 percent from the
FY 2019/20 Adopted Budget. The Adopted General Fund Budget for next year has no
reliance on one-time revenues to fund ongoing operations, which is critical to maintaining
the City’s financial viability and success. Major highlights are as follows:
Public Safety: Funding for Public Safety represents 60 cents for every dollar spent in the
General fund. With over half of the General Fund Budget committed to the Police and Fire
Departments, the City has dedicated the greatest share of its resources, or $129.6 million
to these core services.
In the Police Department, the budget adds $1.6 million in equipment replacement including
replacement of 11 police vehicles. The CIP includes $300,000 for the Police Department
South substation renovation.
In the Fire Department, the Adopted Budget adds $452,000 in equipment replacement
including replacement of an ambulance, lifeguard rescue boats, and breathing air
compressors. The General Fund CIP includes $820,000 for modifications to the Heil Fire
Station apparatus bay entry and Lake Fire Station renovation.
An Existential Threat: Pension Cost Increases: In December 2016, the CalPERS Board
of Administration voted to lower the annual expected rate of return for the over $300 billion
Statewide portfolio from the existing rate of 7.5 percent to 7.0 percent. While this is a
practical and financially sound response to the mounting pressure that PERS’ investment
projections have gone largely unmet for years, this change will regrettably be fully borne
by cities and counties throughout the State, not by CalPERS itself.
For the City of Huntington Beach, the increased pension costs have been significant. In
FY 2020/21, CalPERS costs are about $41.7 million in the General Fund. It is anticipated
the City will incur an additional $10.0 million per year in pension costs by FY 2024/25,
bringing the City’s total CalPERS pension costs to approximately $55.8 million. While the
City Council and staff work diligently to mitigate the effects, these dramatic cost increases
have real world impacts. They limit the City’s ability to invest in its infrastructure, enhance
services, and restore service level reductions made during the Great Recession.
The FY 2020/21 Adopted Budget is balanced. However, due to the continuing economic
downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, significant budget reductions were made
to minimize impacts to fund balance. This fiscally conservative approach to developing
the FY 2020/21 budget seeks to implement the City Council’s priorities and strategic goals,
21
367
City of Huntington Beach
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
and continues to fund the most critical operations to meet the needs of our residents and
businesses; while also adapting to a new reality of constrained revenues.
General Fund Revenue
General Fund revenue is projected to be $216.9 million, a $13.9 million or 6.0 percent
decrease from the FY 2019/20 Adopted Budget resulting from the COVID-19 stay-at-home
and social distancing public health orders.
Property Taxes are estimated at $94.4 million, reflecting an increase of 5.2 percent due
to the low interest rates leading to accelerated growth in assessed valuations.
Sales Tax revenues are projected to be $39.2 million, a decrease of 4.8 percent from
fiscal year 2019/20. The decrease is due to mandated stay-at-home orders, which
severely reduced consumer activity.
Transient Occupancy Taxes are anticipated to reach $6.9 million, a 51.7 percent
decrease due decline in occupancy in Huntington Beach hotels in the early part of the
fiscal year due to travel restrictions as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.
Utility Users’ Taxes, budgeted at $16.6 million, is decreasing by 7.3 percent due to the
long term trends towards energy conservation and bundled telecommunication
packages.
Contacting the City’s Financial Management Team
This financial report is designed to provide our citizens, taxpayers, customers, and
investors and creditors with a general overview of the City’s finances and to show the City’s
accountability for the money it receives. If you have questions about this report, separate
reports of the City’s component units or need any additional financial information, contact
the Finance Department at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, 92648-2702,
phone (714) 536-5630 or email tvi@surfcity-hb.org.
22
368
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
23
369
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
24
370
See Notes to Financial Statements
ASSETS
Governmental
Activities
Business-Type
Activities Total
Cash and Investments 211,878$ 90,140$ 302,018$
Cash and Investments with Fiscal Agent 5,815 - 5,815
Receivables, Net 33,712 5,947 39,659
Advances to Successor Agency 1,363 - 1,363
Inventories - 1,433 1,433
Prepaids 770 - 770
Joint Venture 257 1,318 1,575
Subtotal 253,795 98,838 352,633
Capital Assets:
Non-Depreciable 369,584 4,349 373,933
Depreciable, Net 345,175 138,436 483,611
Total Capital Assets 714,759 142,785 857,544
Total Assets 968,554 241,623 1,210,177
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Outflows Related to Pensions 51,659 2,925 54,584
Deferred Outflows Related to Other Postemployment Benefits 2,840 337 3,177
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources 54,499 3,262 57,761
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 6,510 8,611 15,121
Accrued Payroll 5,666 548 6,214
Unearned Revenue 7,095 - 7,095
Accrued Interest Payable 568 - 568
Deposits 2,361 1,793 4,154
Subtotal 22,200 10,952 33,152
Long-Term Obligations:
Long-Term Obligations Due Within One Year 17,763 440 18,203
Long-Term Obligations Due in More than One Year 80,236 1,175 81,411
Net Pension Liability 407,316 27,499 434,815
Net Other Postemployment Benefits Liability 3,263 389 3,652
Total Long-Term Obligations 508,578 29,503 538,081
Total Liabilities 530,778 40,455 571,233
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Inflows Related to Pensions 10,758 603 11,361
Deferred Inflows Related to Other Postemployment Benefits 2,616 312 2,928
Total Deferred Inflow of Resources 13,374 915 14,289
NET POSITION
Net Investment in Capital Assets 673,498 142,785 816,283
Restricted for:
Debt Service 16,986 - 16,986
Capital Projects 11,761 22,248 34,009
Public Works and Community Services Projects 51,179 - 51,179
Total Restricted Net Position 79,926 22,248 102,174
Unrestricted (274,523) 38,482 (236,041)
Total Net Position 478,901$ 203,515$ 682,416$
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
25
371
See Notes to Financial Statements
Program Revenues
Functions/Programs Expenses
Charges for
Current
Services
Operating
Grants and
Contributions
Capital Grants
and
Contributions
Governmental
Activities
Business-
Type
Activities Total
Governmental Activities:
City Council 405$ 177$ -$ -$ (228)$ -$ (228)$
City Manager 3,328 5,315 40 17 2,044 - 2,044
City Treasurer 317 163 - - (154) - (154)
City Attorney 3,136 7 - - (3,129) - (3,129)
City Clerk 949 220 - - (729) - (729)
Finance 6,661 3,302 - - (3,359) - (3,359)
Community Development 15,722 10,037 3,826 5,477 3,618 - 3,618
Fire 62,840 10,122 80 - (52,638) - (52,638)
Information Services 8,643 636 - - (8,007) - (8,007)
Police 97,204 5,329 1,689 - (90,186) - (90,186)
Community Services 12,539 17,631 373 - 5,465 - 5,465
Library Services 5,776 266 167 - (5,343) - (5,343)
Public Works 45,834 6,614 1,966 8,989 (28,265) - (28,265)
Interest on Long-Term Debt 1,686 - - - (1,686) - (1,686)
Total Governmental Activities 265,040 59,819 8,141 14,483 (182,597) - (182,597)
Business-type Activities:
Water Utility 44,463 40,518 - - - (3,945) (3,945)
Sewer Service 9,828 10,900 - - - 1,072 1,072
Refuse Collection 12,609 12,573 - - - (36) (36)
Hazmat Service 235 279 - - - 44 44
Total Business-Type Activities 67,135 64,270 - - - (2,865) (2,865)
Total Governmental and Business
Type Activities 332,175$ 124,089$ 8,141$ 14,483$ (182,597)$ (2,865)$ (185,462)$
General Revenues:
Taxes:
Property Taxes 94,263 - 94,263
Sales Taxes 44,616 - 44,616
Utility Taxes 18,149 - 18,149
Franchise Taxes 7,872 - 7,872
Transient Occupancy Tax 10,763 - 10,763
Total Taxes 175,663 - 175,663
Other:
Use of Money and Property 3,208 2,746 5,954
From Other Agencies - Unrestricted 3,317 - 3,317
Total General Revenues 182,188 2,746 184,934
Transfers (38) 38 -
Total General Revenues and Transfers 182,150 2,784 184,934
Change in Net Position (447) (81) (528)
Net Position - Beginning of Year 479,348 203,596 682,944
Net Position - End of Year 478,901$ 203,515$ 682,416$
Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in
Net Position
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
26
372
See Notes to Financial Statements
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
ASSETS General Fund
Grants
Special
Revenue
LMIHAF Capital
Projects
Other
Governmental
Funds Total
Cash and Investments 76,184$ 11,543$ 8,130$ 77,095$ 172,952$
Cash and Investments with Fiscal Agent - 30 - 5,785 5,815
Taxes Receivable 11,350 - - 1,098 12,448
Other Receivables, Net 7,523 4,266 9,036 305 21,130
Advances to Successor Agency - - 1,363 - 1,363
Prepaids 120 - 50 - 170
TOTAL ASSETS 95,177$ 15,839$ 18,579$ 84,283$ 213,878$
LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
AND FUND BALANCES
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 3,888$ 720$ 78$ 1,286$ 5,972$
Accrued Payroll 5,389 186 8 60 5,643
Unearned Revenue 626 6,469 - - 7,095
Deposits Payable 2,360 1 - - 2,361
Total Liabilities 12,263 7,376 86 1,346 21,071
Deferred Inflows of Resources:
Unavailable Revenue 2,826 3,902 9,008 - 15,736
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 2,826 3,902 9,008 - 15,736
Fund Balances:
Nonspendable
Prepaids 120 - 50 - 170
Restricted
Underground Utilities 364 - - - 364
Restitution 282 - - - 282
Senior Center Donations 180 - - - 180
Section 115 Trust 7,503 - - - 7,503
Pollution Remediation - - - 355 355
Debt Service - - - 16,986 16,986
Highways, Streets and Transportation - - - 14,049 14,049
Low Income Housing - - 9,435 2,350 11,785
Air Quality - - - 1,262 1,262
Other Capital Projects - - - 20,752 20,752
Other Purposes 991 4,561 - 1,921 7,473
Committed
Economic Uncertainties 25,010 - - - 25,010
Parks - - - 1,951 1,951
Other Capital Projects - - - 19,784 19,784
Assigned
Capital Improvement Reserve 8,046 - - 3,527 11,573
Equipment Replacement 8,295 - - - 8,295
General Plan Maintenance 791 - - - 791
General Liability Plan Migration 2,801 - - - 2,801
Cityview Replacement 1,028 - - - 1,028
Section 115 Trust 2,500 - - - 2,500
Triple Flip 896 - - - 896
Strategic Initiatives 16,536 - - - 16,536
Housing Agreement 101 - - - 101
Year-End Fair Value 1,983 - - - 1,983
Other Purposes 2,661 - - - 2,661
TOTAL FUND BALANCES 80,088 4,561 9,485 82,937 177,071
TOTAL LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS
OF RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES 95,177$ 15,839$ 18,579$ 84,283$ 213,878$
27
373
See Notes to Financial Statements
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net position are
different because:
Total Fund Balances Governmental Funds 177,071$
Net capital assets used in governmental activities are not current financial resources and,
therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds. Amounts exclude net Capital Assets
of the Internal Service Funds.
Capital Assets 1,077,066
Accumulated Depreciation (366,365)
Total Capital Assets 710,701 710,701
Joint Venture 257
Internal Services funds are used by management to charge the cost of various city
activities to individual governmental and business-like funds. The assets and
liabilities of the Internal Service fund must be added to the Statement of Net Position. 4,727
Revenues that are measurable but not available are not recogniz ed as revenue in
governmental funds. Such amounts are recorded as unavailable revenue under the
modified accrual basis of accounting.15,736
Deferred outflows related to pensions 51,518
Deferred outflows related to Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) 2,824
Governmental funds report all pension contributions as expenditures; however, in the
statement of net position, the excess of the total pension liability over the plan
fiduciary net position is reported as a net pension liability. (405,988)
Deferred inflows related to pensions (10,729)
Deferred inflows related to Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) (2,602)
Governmental funds report all OPEB contributions as expenditures; however, in the
statement of net position, the excess of the total OPEB liability over the plan fiduciary
net position is reported as a net pension liability. (3,246)
Other long-term liabilities are not due in the current period and, therefore, are not recorded
in the governmental funds.
Accrued Interest Payable (568)
Long-term Liabilities, including bonds and certificates of participation payable, are not due
and payable in the current period and therefore are not reported in the governmental funds.
Amounts exclude Long-Term Obligation of the Internal Service Fund.
Long-Term Obligations Due in One Year (8,849)
Long-Term Obligations Due in More than One Year (51,951)
Net Position of Governmental Activities 478,901$
(In Thousands)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
RECONCILIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEET OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2020
28
374
See Notes to Financial Statements
REVENUES
General
Fund
Grants
Special
Revenue
LMIHAF
Capital
Projects
Other
Governmental
Funds Total
Property Taxes 87,497$ -$ -$ 6,766$ 94,263$
Sales Taxes 41,063 - - 3,553 44,616
Utility Taxes 18,149 - - - 18,149
Other Taxes 17,499 - - 7,079 24,578
Licenses and Permits 8,368 - - 2,898 11,266
Fines and Forfeitures 3,403 - - - 3,403
From Use of Money and Property 17,510 2,508 5,688 2,157 27,863
Intergovernmental 4,102 5,292 - 1,915 11,309
Charges for Current Services 25,501 - - 4,022 29,523
Other 2,395 989 - 1,865 5,249
Total Revenues 225,487 8,789 5,688 30,255 270,219
EXPENDITURES
Current:
City Council 394 - - - 394
City Manager 4,045 11 - 286 4,342
City Treasurer 297 - - - 297
City Attorney 2,898 - - - 2,898
City Clerk 874 12 - - 886
Finance 6,174 5 - 21 6,200
Community Development 9,184 1,859 1,339 2,310 14,692
Fire 55,030 1,447 - - 56,477
Information Services 7,812 105 - 556 8,473
Police 85,993 1,689 - - 87,682
Community Services 9,064 809 - 4,556 14,429
Library Services 4,752 290 - 157 5,199
Public Works 27,264 3,927 - 16,464 47,655
Debt Service:
Principal 1,637 - - 3,485 5,122
Interest 218 - - 1,530 1,748
Total Expenditures 215,636 10,154 1,339 29,365 256,494
Excess (Deficiency) Of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures 9,851 (1,365) 4,349 890 13,725
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers In 172 36 - 9,801 10,009
Issuance of Long-Term Debt - - - 1,172 1,172
Transfers Out (8,948) (179) (405) (515) (10,047)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (8,776) (143) (405) 10,458 1,134
Net Change In Fund Balances 1,075 (1,508) 3,944 11,348 14,859
Fund Balances - Beginning Of Year 79,013 6,069 5,541 71,589 162,212
Fund Balances - End Of Year 80,088$ 4,561$ 9,485$ 82,937$ 177,071$
(In Thousands)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
29
375
See Notes to Financial Statements
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the
Statement of Activities are different because:
Net Changes in Fund Balances - Total Governmental funds 14,859$
Depreciable Assets Purchased 21,527
Non-Depreciable Assets Purchased 2,423
Non-Depreciable Assets Disposition (2,331)
Capital Asset Dispositions (3,117)
Capital Asset Depreciation (14,096)
Joint Venture (2,455)
Current Year Grant and Other Revenue Accrual 2,922
Prior Year Grant and Other Revenue Accrual (2,289)
1,371
Pension expenses reported in the statement of activities includes the change in the
net pension liability and related changes in pension amounts for deferred outflows and
deferred inflows of resources. (23,875)
435
Internal service funds are used by management to charge the costs of certain
activities, such as self insurance workers' compensation charges. The net
revenue of this internal service fund is reported as government al activities. 1,516
Current Year Interest Accrual (568)
Prior Year Interest Accrual 630
5,122
(1,172)
(1,349)
Change in Net Position of Governmental Activities (447)$
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES,
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Accrual of Revenues - Certain revenues in the Statement of Activities do not
meet the "availability" criteria for revenue recognition in the governmental
funds and are not reported in the governmental funds as revenue.
Capital Expenditures - Governmental funds report capital outlays as
expenditures. However, in the Statement of Activities, the cost of these
assets are allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported as
depreciation expense.
Liabilities not liquidated with current resources - Some expenses reported in
the Statement of Activities do not require the use of current financial
resources and, therefore, are not reported as expenditures in governmental
funds.
The issuance of long-term debt provides current financial resources to governmental
funds.
Repayment of long-term debt principal is an expenditure in the governmental funds,
but the repayment reduces long-term liabilities in the Statement of Net Position.
Other Postemployment Benefits Payments - Expenses reported in the Statement of
Activities do not require the use of current financial resources and therefore are not
reported as expenditures in governmental funds (expenses).
Repayments on long-term receivables provide current financial resources to
governmental funds, while loans provided consume the current financial
resources of governmental funds. These transactions, however, have no
effect on net position.
The repayment of some expenses such as compensated absences, claims, and
pension expenses, reported in the Statement of Activities, do not require the use of
current resources, and therefore are not reported as expenditures in the
governmental funds.
30
376
See Notes to Financial Statements
Governmental
Activities
Water
Fund
Sewer
Service
Fund
Refuse
Fund
Hazmat
Service
Fund Total
Internal Service
Funds
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and Investments 32,517$ 34,415$ 483$ 477$ 67,892$ 38,926$
Restricted Cash and Investments 22,248 - - - 22,248 -
Other Receivables, Net 2,129 513 383 8 3,033 134
Prepaids - - - - - 600
Joint Ventures 1,318 - - - 1,318 -
Inventories 1,433 - - - 1,433 -
Unbilled Receivables 1,868 476 570 - 2,914 -
Total Current Assets 61,513 35,404 1,436 485 98,838 39,660
Capital Assets:
Land 3,907 - - - 3,907 -
Buildings and Improvements 57,299 42,784 - - 100,083 -
Machinery and Equipment 16,362 4,081 215 - 20,658 4,871
Infrastructure 101,865 44,096 - - 145,961 -
Construction in Progress 15 427 - - 442 -
Less Accumulated Depreciation (87,588) (40,619) (59) - (128,266) (813)
Total Capital Assets 91,860 50,769 156 - 142,785 4,058
Total Assets 153,373 86,173 1,592 485 241,623 43,718
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Outflows Related to Pensions 2,047 766 68 44 2,925 141
Deferred Outflows Related to Other Postemployment Benefits 243 83 8 3 337 16
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources 2,290 849 76 47 3,262 157
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 6,938 664 1,009 - 8,611 538
Accrued Payroll 370 157 11 10 548 23
Deposits Payable 1,793 - - - 1,793 -
Current Portion of Claims Payable - - - - - 8,902
Current Portion of Compensated Absences 315 108 16 1 440 12
Total Current Liabilities 9,416 929 1,036 11 11,392 9,475
Non-Current Liabilities:
Compensated Absences 840 288 44 3 1,175 32
Net Pension Liability 19,249 7,199 639 412 27,499 1,328
Net Other Postemployment Benefits Liability 279 96 10 4 389 17
Claims Payable - - - - - 28,253
Total Non-Current Liabilities 20,368 7,583 693 419 29,063 29,630
Total Liabilities 29,784 8,512 1,729 430 40,455 39,105
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Inflows Related to Pensions 422 158 14 9 603 29
Deferred Inflows Related to Other Postemployment Benefits 224 77 8 3 312 14
Deferred Inflows Related to Pensions 646 235 22 12 915 43
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 646 235 22 12 915 43
NET POSITION
Investment in Capital Assets 91,860 50,769 156 - 142,785 4,058
Restricted for:
Capital Projects 22,248 - - - 22,248 -
Unrestricted 11,125 27,506 (239) 90 38,482 669
Total Net Position 125,233$ 78,275$ (83)$ 90$ 203,515$ 4,727$
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
(In Thousands)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
31
377
See Notes to Financial Statements
Governmental
Activities
Water
Fund
Sewer
Service
Fund
Refuse
Fund
Hazmat
Service
Fund Total
Internal Service
Funds
OPERATING REVENUES
Sales 37,205$ -$ -$ -$ 37,205$ -$
Fees and Charges for Service - 10,867 12,488 279 23,634 16,815
Other 3,313 33 85 - 3,431 75
Total Operating Revenues 40,518 10,900 12,573 279 64,270 16,890
OPERATING EXPENSES
Water Purchases 16,389 - - - 16,389 -
Supplies and Operations 10,676 7,742 12,588 235 31,241 4,856
Engineering 2,205 - - - 2,205 -
Production and Distribution 7,706 - - - 7,706 -
Maintenance 217 - - - 217 -
Water Meters 2,228 - - - 2,228 -
Water Quality 890 - - - 890 -
Water Use Efficiency 242 - - - 242 -
Claims and Judgments - - - - - 11,044
Depreciation 3,910 2,086 21 - 6,017 518
Total Operating Expenses 44,463 9,828 12,609 235 67,135 16,418
Operating Income (Loss)(3,945) 1,072 (36) 44 (2,865) 472
NON-OPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
Interest Income 1,787 937 7 15 2,746 1,044
Income (Loss) Before Transfers (2,158) 2,009 (29) 59 (119) 1,516
TRANSFERS
Transfers In - - 51 - 51 -
Transfers Out - - - (13) (13) -
Total Transfers - - 51 (13) 38 -
Change in Net Position (2,158) 2,009 22 46 (81) 1,516
Net Position - Beginning Of Year 127,391 76,266 (105) 44 203,596 3,211
Net Position - End Of Year 125,233$ 78,275$ (83)$ 90$ 203,515$ 4,727$
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
(In Thousands)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
32
378
See Notes to Financial Statements
Governmental
Activities
Water
Fund
Sewer
Service
Fund
Refuse
Fund
Hazmat
Service
Fund Total
Internal Service
Funds
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash Received from Customers and Users 42,776$ 10,954$ 12,582$ 279$ 66,591$ 16,922$
Cash Paid to Employees for Services (9,591) (3,646) (303) (207) (13,747) (681)
Cash Paid to Suppliers of Goods and Services (28,041) (3,997) (12,167) (10) (44,215) (12,183)
Net Cash and Investment Provided by
Operating Activities 5,144 3,311 112 62 8,629 4,058
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Transfers In - - 51 - 51 -
Transfers Out - - - (13) (13) -
Net Cash and Investments Provided (Used) by
Noncapital Financing Activities - - 51 (13) 38 -
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of Capital Assets (1,060) (2,046) - - (3,106) (2,402)
Net Cash and Investments Used by
Capital and Related Financing Activities (1,060) (2,046) - - (3,106) (2,402)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest Received 1,787 937 7 15 2,746 1,044
Net Cash and Investments Provided by
Investing Activities 1,787 937 7 15 2,746 1,044
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Investments 5,871 2,202 170 64 8,307 2,700
Cash and Investments - Beginning of Year 48,894 32,213 313 413 81,833 36,226
Cash and Investments - End of Year 54,765$ 34,415$ 483$ 477$ 90,140$ 38,926$
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING
INCOME (LOSS) TO NET CASH AND INVESTMENTS
PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating Income (Loss) (3,945)$ 1,072$ (36)$ 44$ (2,865)$ 472$
Adjustments to Reconcile Operating
Income (Loss) to Net Cash and Investments
Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
Depreciation 3,910 2,086 21 - 6,017 518
(Increase) Decrease in Other Receivables, Net 2,245 39 55 - 2,339 32
(Increase) in Unbilled Receivables (109) 15 (46) - (140) -
Decrease in Prepaids - - - - - 818
(Increase) in Joint Ventures 543 - - - 543 -
Decrease in Inventory (15) - - - (15) -
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable 1,326 (333) 85 - 1,078 41
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Payroll 93 51 3 3 150 3
Increase in Deposits Payable 122 - - - 122 -
(Decrease) in Claims Payable - - - - - 2,129
Increase (Decrease) in Compensated Absences 133 66 1 (1) 199 (11)
Decrease in Deferred Pension Outflow 330 123 11 8 472 24
(Decrease) in Deferred Pension Inflow (104) (39) (3) (3) (149) (8)
Increase in Net Pension Liability 652 243 22 11 928 44
(Increase) in Deferred Other Postemployment Benefits Outflow (35) (12) (1) - (48) (3)
Increase in Deferred Other Postemployment Benefits Inflow 224 77 8 3 312 14
(Decrease) in Net Other Postemployment Benefits Liability (226) (77) (8) (3) (314) (15)
Net Cash and Investments Provided
by Operating Activities 5,144$ 3,311$ 112$ 62$ 8,629$ 4,058$
NONCASH INVESTING, CAPITAL, AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
There were no noncash investing, capital, or financing activities during the year ended June 30, 2020.
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
33
379
See Notes to Financial Statements
ASSETS
Total Agency
Funds
Pension Trust
Fund - Retirement
Supplemental
Fund
Huntington Beach
Redevelopment
Successor Agency
Private Purpose
Trust
Cash and Investments 9,808$ 505$ 7,625$
Cash and Investments with Fiscal Agent 3,449 - 2,569
Mutual Funds - 57,300 -
Money Market Funds - 1,716 -
Accounts Receivable, Net 557 1 32
Total Assets 13,814$ 59,522$ 10,226$
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 1,096$ -$ 476$
Accrued Payroll 9 - 5
Due to Bondholders 6,116 - -
Advances from City of Huntington Beach - - 1,363
Held for Others 6,593 - -
Long-Term Obligations
Long-Term Obligations Due Within One Year - - 3,959
Long-Term Obligations Due in More than One Year - - 29,857
Total Liabilities 13,814$ -$ 35,660$
NET POSITION
Restricted for Pension Benefits 59,522$
Held in Trust For Other Purposes (25,434)$
ADDITIONS
Pension Trust
Fund - Retirement
Supplemental
Fund
Huntington Beach
Redevelopment
Successor Agency
Private Purpose
Trust
Employer Contributions 3,995$ -$
Property Taxes - 5,233
Total Additions Before Investment Income 3,995 5,233
Investment Income:
Investment Income 2,229 242
Less Investment Expense (116) -
Net Investment Income 2,113 242
Total Additions 6,108 5,475
DEDUCTIONS
Benefits 5,012 -
Administrative Costs 444 -
Economic Development - 153
Interest and Fiscal Agency Expenses - 2,019
Total Deductions 5,456 2,172
Change in Net Position 652 3,303
Net Position - Beginning of Year 58,870 (28,737)
Net Position - End of Year 59,522$ (25,434)$
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY FUND NET POSITION
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY FUND NET POSITION
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
34
380
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
35
381
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
Footnote
Number Description Page
1.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ............................ 37-53
2.Cash and Investments .................................................................. 54-62
3.Other Receivables ......................................................................... 62-63
4.Unearned Revenue ....................................................................... 64
5.Unavailable Revenue ................................................................... 64
6.Retirement Plan – Normal ........................................................... 65-75
7.Retirement Plan – Supplemental ............................................... 75-82
8.Other Post Employment Benefits .............................................. 83-89
9.Risk Management ................................................................ 90-91
10.Interfund Transactions .......................................................................... 92-93
11.Long-Term Obligations ................................................................. 94-104
12.Capital Assets ................................................................................ 104-106
13.Investment in Joint Ventures ....................................................... 106
14.Related Party Transaction ........................................................... 106
15.Successor Agency Trust for Assets of the Former
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach ..... 107-114
16.Commitments and Contingencies .............................................. 114-118
17.Other Information ......................................................................... 118
18.Subsequent Events ...................................................................... 118-120
36
382
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Reporting Entity
The City of Huntington Beach is the primary government. It was incorporated in
1909 as a charter, full-service city. The form of government is Council-Manager.
Component units are legally separate organizations for which the City Council is
financially accountable, or organizations that if excluded from the accompanying
financial statements, would make them misleading. The component units described
below are blended (presented as if they are part of the primary government) or
presented as a fiduciary trust fund with the primary government for financial
reporting purposes. The criteria used in determining the scope of the reporting
entity are based on the provisions of GASB Statement 14, The Financial Reporting
Entity, as amended by GASB Statement 39, Determining Whether Certain
Organizations Are Component Units, and GASB Statement 61, The Financial
Reporting Entity: Omnibus an amendment of GASB Statements No. 14 and No. 34.
A legally separate, tax exempt organization should be reported as a blended
component unit of the City if all of the following criteria are met:
1. The governing board is substantively the same as the primary government and
there is a financial benefit or burden relationship between the primary
government and the component unit;
2. The component unit provides services entirely, or almost entirely, to the primary
government or otherwise exclusively, or almost exclusively, benefits the primary
government even though it does not provide services directly to it; and
3. The component unit’s total debt outstanding, including leases, is expected to be
repaid entirely or almost entirely with the resources of the primary government.
Based on the application of the criteria listed above, the following component units
have been included.
Huntington Beach Housing Authority
The Housing Authority (the Authority) was established in March 2011 pursuant to
Housing Authority Laws of California to provide rental assistance programs to low-
income families and senior citizens, and to operate a Housing Rehabilitation Loan
Program and other approved programs. The Authority is governed by a commission
of seven members comprised of the City Council, which appoints management and
has full accountability for the Authority's fiscal affairs. The Authority's financial data
and transactions are included within the capital projects Low and Moderate Income
Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF). On January 9, 2012, the City adopted a resolution
designating the Housing Authority of the City of Huntington Beach to serve as the
Housing Successor Agency. The Housing Successor Agency's financial data and
transactions are included within the LMIHAF Capital Projects Fund. There is no
separate Component Unit Financial Report (CUFR) prepared for the Authority.
37
383
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority (Public Financing Authority) –
This Corporation was formed in March 1988 to issue debt to finance public
improvements and other capital purchases for the City and the former
Redevelopment Agency. The Public Financing Authority’s governing body is the
City Council, which also adopts its annual budget. The Public Financing Authority
is financially dependent on the City. There are no separately issued financial
statements available for the Public Financing Authority.
The City of Huntington Beach Supplemental Retirement Plan and Trust
(Supplemental Retirement Plan and Trust) – The Trust was formed to provide a
supplemental retirement plan for all employees hired prior to 1997 (exact dates
differed for various associations). The governing board of the Supplemental
Retirement Plan consists of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and the City
Manager (or designee). The Retirement Board is responsible for supervising all
investments, resolving benefit disputes, and ensuring that contributions are made
in order to pay the required benefits. There are no separate financial statements
for this plan and trust.
b. Government-wide Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements include a Statement of Net Position and
a Statement of Activities. These statements present summaries of Governmental
and Business-Type Activities for the City accompanied by a total column. Fiduciary
activities of the City are not included in these statements. These statements are
presented on an “economic resources” measurement focus and the accrual basis
of accounting. Accordingly, all of the City’s assets, deferred inflows/outflows of
resources, and liabilities, including capital assets, as well as infrastructure assets,
and long-term liabilities, are included in the accompanying Statement of Net
Position. The Statement of Activities presents changes in Net Position. Under the
accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized in the period in which they
are earned while expenses are recognized in the period in which the liability is
incurred.
38
384
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
The Statement of Activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses
of a given function or segment is offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are
those that are clearly identifiable with a specific function or segment. Indirect
expenses are allocated to the various functions based on a proportionate use of
services. The types of transactions reported as program revenues for the City are
reported in three categories: 1) charges for current services; 2) operating grants
and contributions; and, 3) capital grants and contributions. Taxes and other items
not properly included among program revenues are reported as general revenues.
As a general rule, the effects of interfund activity have been eliminated from the
government-wide financial statements.
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the
government’s policy to use restricted resources first, then unrestricted resources as
they are needed.
Financial Statement Classification
In the government-wide financial statements, net position is classified in the
following categories:
Net Investment in Capital Assets – This category groups all capital assets,
including infrastructure, into one component of net position. Accumulated
depreciation and the outstanding balances of debt that are attributable to the
acquisition, construction, or improvement of these assets reduce this category.
Restricted Net Position – This category presents restrictions imposed by creditors,
grantors, contributors or laws or regulations of other governments and restrictions
imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation. The
government-wide Statement of Net Position reports $79,926,000 of governmental
activities restricted net position, of which $42,686,000 is restricted by enabling
legislation. The government-wide Statement of Net Position reports $22,248,000
of business-type activities restricted net position, of which all is restricted by
enabling legislation. This category presents restrictions placed on the categories
of Capital Projects, Debt Service, and Specific Projects and Programs.
39
385
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Unrestricted Net Position – This category represents the net position of the City,
not restricted for any project or other purpose. The government-wide Statement of
Net Position reports a deficit unrestricted net position of $274,523,000 of
governmental activities unrestricted net position, which is largely a result of the
recent implementation of GASB Statement Nos. 68 and 75 that requires the City to
report Net Pension Liabilities and Net Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)
Liability. The City’s Net Pension Liability at June 30, 2020 is $434,815,000 and Net
OPEB Liability is $3,652,000, respectively, of which $407,316,000 and $3,263,000,
respectively, is payable from Governmental Activities. The government-wide
Statement of Net Position reports $38,482,000 of business-type activities
unrestricted net position.
c. Fund Financial Statements
Separate fund financial statements are prepared for governmental funds,
proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds. Major individual governmental and
enterprise funds are reported as separate columns in the fund financial statements.
Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial Statement
Presentation
All governmental funds are accounted for on a spending or "current financial
resources" measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Only
current assets, current liabilities, and deferred inflows are included on the Balance
Sheets. The Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
presents increases (revenues and other financing sources) and decreases
(expenditures and other financing uses) in net current assets. Under the modified
accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized in the accounting period in
which they become both measurable and available to finance expenditures of the
current period.
Revenues are recorded when received in cash, except that revenues subject to
accrual (generally 60 days after year-end) are recognized when due. The primary
revenue sources, which have been treated as susceptible to accrual by the City,
are property tax, sales tax, use of money and property, intergovernmental revenues,
charges for current services, and other taxes. Expenditures are recorded in the
accounting period in which the related fund liability is incurred. However, debt
service expenditures as well as expenditures related to compensated absences and
claims are recorded only when payment is due.
40
386
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Governmental Funds Financial Statements
Governmental Funds Financial Statements include a Balance Sheet and a
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances for all major
governmental funds and non-major funds aggregated. Accompanying schedules
are presented to reconcile and explain the differences in fund balances and
changes in fund balances as presented in these statements to the net position and
changes in net position presented in the government-wide financial statements.
The City presents all major funds that meet those qualifications.
The City’s Governmental Fund Balances are comprised of the following
components:
Nonspendable fund balance includes amounts that are not in spendable form
and typically includes inventories, prepaid items, and other items that by
definition cannot be appropriated.
The restricted fund balance category includes amounts that can be spent only
for the specific purposes stipulated by constitution, external resource providers,
or through enabling legislation.
The committed fund balance classification includes amounts that can be used
only for the specific purposes determined by a formal action of the City Council.
The City Council has authority to establish, modify, or rescind a fund balance
commitment by formal action as specified by the City’s Fund Balance Policy.
Commitments to fund balance are made through adoption of a resolution by City
Council.
Amounts in the assigned fund balance classification are intended to be used by
the City for specific purposes but do not meet the criteria to be classified as
restricted or committed. The City Manager or designee has the authority to
establish, modify, or rescind a fund balance assignment as specified by the
City’s Fund Balance Policy.
Unassigned fund balance is the residual classification for the City’s General
Fund and includes all spendable amounts not contained in the other
classifications. Unassigned fund balance in other governmental funds is limited
to any negative residual fund balance after fund balance has been classified as
restricted, committed, or assigned.
41
387
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
In the government-wide statements, the City considers restricted funds to be spent
first then unrestricted amounts when expenditures are incurred for purposes for
which both restricted and unrestricted fund balance is available. In the
governmental fund statements, when expenditures are incurred, the City uses the
most restrictive funds first. The City would use the appropriate funds in the following
order: committed, assigned, and lastly unassigned amounts.
The City establishes encumbrances to record the amount of purchase orders,
contracts, and other obligations, which have not yet been fulfilled, cancelled, or
discharged. Encumbrances outstanding at year-end are recorded as part of
restricted or assigned fund balance.
Encumbrances outstanding as of June 30, 2020, by major fund (in thousands):
General Fund 4,520$
Grants Special Revenue 796
LMIHAF Capital Projects 3,031
Other Governmental Funds 18,676
Total Encumbrance All Funds 27,023$
Economic Uncertainties Reserve
The City Council established an Economic Uncertainties Reserve in the General
Fund through a resolution with a goal to commit the value of two months of the
General Fund expenditure adopted budget amount. Appropriations from the
Economic Uncertainties Reserve commitments can only be made by formal City
Council action. Generally, appropriations and access to these funds will be reserved
for emergency situations. Examples of such emergencies include, but are not
limited to:
An unplanned, major event such as catastrophic disaster requiring expenditures
over 5% of the General Fund adopted budget;
Budgeted revenue in excess of $1 million taken by another government entity;
Drop in projected/actual revenue of more than 5% of the General Fund adopted
revenue budget; and,
Should the Economic Uncertainties Reserve be used, and its level falls below
the minimum amount of two months of General Fund expenditures adopted
budget, the goal is to replenish the fund within three fiscal years.
42
388
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Proprietary Fund Financial Statements
The City’s enterprise and internal service funds are proprietary funds. Proprietary
Fund Financial Statements include a Statement of Net Position, a Statement of
Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position, and a Statement of Cash
Flows for each major proprietary fund.
Proprietary funds are accounted for using the "economic resources" measurement
focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Accordingly, all assets, deferred
inflows/outflows, and liabilities (whether current or non-current) are included on the
Statement of Net Position. The Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes
in Fund Net Position present increases (revenues) and decreases (expenses) in
total Net Position. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized
in the period in which they are earned while expenses are recognized in the period
in which the liability is incurred.
Operating revenues in the proprietary funds are those revenues that are generated
from the primary operations of the fund. All other revenues are reported as non-
operating revenues. Operating expenses are those expenses that are essential to
the primary operations of the fund. All other expenses are reported as non-
operating expenses.
The internal service funds, which provide services to the other funds of the City, are
presented in a single column in the proprietary funds financial statements. Because
the principal users of the internal services funds are the City’s governmental
activities, the assets and liabilities of the internal service funds are consolidated into
the governmental activities column of the government-wide Statement of Net
Position. The costs of the internal service fund services are spread to the
appropriate function or program on the government-wide Statement of Activities and
the revenues and expenses within the internal service funds are eliminated from the
government-wide financial statements to avoid any doubling effect of these
revenues and expenses.
43
389
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Fiduciary Funds Financial Statements
Fiduciary Funds Financial Statements include a Statement of Net Position and a
Statement of Changes in Net Position for Trust Funds. The City's fiduciary funds
include Agency and Trust Funds. Agency Funds are custodial in nature (assets
equal liabilities) and do not involve measurement of results of operations. The
agency funds are accounted for on the accrual basis of accounting. Trust Funds
present results of operations and include net position. The Retirement
Supplemental Trust Fund accounts for the activities of the Supplemental Retirement
Plan for all employees hired prior to 1997, which accumulates resources for pension
benefits to qualified employees. Contributions are made to the Supplemental Plan
based on the City’s policy to fund the required contributions as determined by the
Plan’s actuary and are recognized when they are made. The Retiree Medical
Insurance Trust Fund accounts for the activities of the City’s Other Post-
Employment Benefits plans, which provide postemployment medical insurance to
retirees.
The Huntington Beach Redevelopment Successor Agency Private Purpose Trust
Fund accounts for the Successor Agency for the former Redevelopment Agency
pursuant to Assembly Bill X1 26. Fiduciary funds are not presented in the
government-wide financial statements because these funds do not represent net
position available to the City.
The City reports the following major funds:
Governmental Funds
General Fund – accounts for activity not required to be accounted for in another
fund.
Grants Special Revenue – accounts for grant revenues received from federal,
state, and local agencies restricted for related project expenditures.
LMIHAF Capital Projects – accounts for the activity related to the development of
affordable housing.
Proprietary Funds
Water Fund – used to account for water sales to customers.
Sewer Service Fund – accounts for user fees charged to residents and businesses
for sewer service.
Refuse Fund – used to account for activities related to refuse collection and
disposal.
Hazmat Service Fund – accounts for user fees charged for the City’s hazardous
waste material program.
44
390
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
The City’s fund structure also includes the following fund types:
Special Revenue Funds are used to account for and report the proceeds of specific
revenue sources that are restricted or committed to expenditure for specified
purposes other than debt service or capital projects.
Debt Service Funds are used to account for and report financial resources that are
restricted, committed, or assigned to expenditure for principal and interest.
Capital Projects Funds are used to account for and report financial resources that
are restricted, committed, or assigned to expenditure for capital outlays, including
the acquisition or construction of capital facilities and other capital assets.
Internal Service Funds
Self Insurance Workers’ Comp Fund – accounts for the City’s self insurance
workers’ compensation program in an internal service fund.
Self Insurance General Liability Fund – accounts for the City’s self insurance
general liability program in an internal service fund.
Equipment Replacement Fund – accounts for the City’s equipment replacement
needs in an internal service fund.
Fiduciary Funds
Agency Funds – accounts for assets temporarily held by the City as trustee, agent,
or custodian. Agency funds are custodial in nature and do not involve measurement
of results of operations.
Pension Trust Fund – Retirement Supplemental Fund - accounts for the City’s
supplemental retirement plan.
Huntington Beach Redevelopment Successor Agency Private Purpose Trust
Fund – accounts for the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency
in accordance with the State’s Dissolution Act.
45
391
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
d. Cash and Investments
The City pools cash resources of its various funds to facilitate cash management.
Cash in excess of daily needs is invested and reported as investments. It is the
City’s intent to hold investments until maturity. However, the City may, in response
to market conditions, sell investments prior to maturity in order to improve the
quality, liquidity, or yield of the portfolio. Interest earnings are apportioned among
funds based on month-end cash and investment balances. The City’s cash and
cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand, demand deposits, and highly
liquid investments, such as money market funds, and any investment with a maturity
of 90 days or less at the time of purchase.
For financial reporting purposes, investments are adjusted to their fair value
whenever the difference between fair value and the carrying amount is material.
Changes in fair value that occur during the fiscal year are recognized as
investments income reported for that fiscal year. Investment income includes
interest earnings, changes in fair value and any gains or losses realized upon the
liquidation or sale of investments.
The City participates in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), an investment
pool managed by the State Treasurer of the State of California. LAIF has invested
a portion of the pool funds in structured notes and asset-backed securities. LAIF’s
investments are subject to credit risk. In addition, these structured notes and asset-
backed securities are subject to interest rate risk as a result of changes in interest
rates. In June 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the deposit
and investment of excess funds in the Orange County Investment Pool (OCIP). The
investments in OCIP are managed by the County Treasurer. The City’s investment
policy is further discussed in Note 2 on page 54.
The City pools all non-restricted cash for investment purchases and allocates
interest income to the funds based on month-end cash balances. Funds that have
restricted cash record interest income in the respective fund.
46
392
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
e. Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include property, plant, equipment, and infrastructure, are
reported in the applicable governmental or business-type activities columns in the
government-wide financial statements and in the proprietary funds financial
statements. Capital assets have an acquisition cost of $50,000 or greater
($100,000 for infrastructure) and a useful life of one year or more.
The City records all purchased capital assets at historical cost (where historical
records are available) and at estimated historical cost where no historical records
exist. Capital assets acquired from gifts or contributions are recorded at acquisition
value at the time received, or in the case of infrastructure assets, at City Council
acceptance date. Capital assets acquired through annexation are recorded at net
book value.
In the government-wide and proprietary funds financial statements, depreciation is
recorded on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets as
shown below and charged to the respective activity or fund. No depreciation is
recorded in the governmental funds of the fund financial statements.
Buildings 20 to 50 years
Machinery and Equipment 5 to 30 years
Infrastructure 50 Years
f. Unearned Revenue
In the government-wide and the fund-level financial statements, unearned revenues
are those where the asset recognition (availability criteria) has been met, but the
revenue recognition criteria have not been met.
47
393
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
g. Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources
In addition to assets, the statement of financial position will sometimes report a
separate section for deferred outflows of resources. This separate financial
statement element, deferred outflows of resources, represents a consumption of
net position that applies to future periods and so will not be recognized as an outflow
of resources (expense/expenditure) until then. The City reports deferred outflows
related to pensions and OPEB which are the result of the implementation of GASB
Statement Nos. 68 and 75.
In addition to liabilities, the statement of financial position will sometimes report a
separate section for deferred inflows of resources. This separate financial statement
element, deferred inflows of resources, represents an acquisition of net position that
applies to a future periods and so will not be recognized as an inflow of resources
(revenue) until that time. The City reported the following in this category:
1. Unavailable revenues (which include revenues, notes, and long-term
receivables) measured under the modified accrual basis of accounting reported
in governmental funds. These amounts are deferred and will be recognized as
an inflow of resources in the period that the amounts become available.
2. Changes in the net pension liability not included in pension expense.
3. Changes in the net other postemployment benefits liability not included in OPEB
expense.
h. Inventories
Proprietary fund inventories are valued at weighted-average cost and consist of
expendable supplies and repair parts. The cost of such inventories is recorded as
expenditures/expenses when consumed rather than when purchased.
48
394
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
i. Interfund Transactions
As a general rule, interfund transactions have been eliminated from the
government-wide financial statements. Exceptions to this rule are payments in-lieu
or charges for current service between the City’s enterprise activities and the City’s
governmental activities. Elimination of these transactions would distort the direct
costs and program revenues for the various functions. Certain eliminations have
been made regarding interfund activities, payables, and receivables. All internal
balances in the Statement of Net Position have been eliminated except those
representing balances between the governmental activities and the business-type
activities, which are presented as internal balances and eliminated in the total
primary government column.
Numerous transactions occur between funds of the City resulting in transfers and
amounts due to or from other funds. Amounts due to or from are the current (due
within one year) portion of monies that are to be paid or to be received from other
funds.
j. Long-Term Obligations
In the government-wide and proprietary funds financial statements, long-term
obligations are recorded as liabilities in the applicable governmental activities,
business-type activities, or proprietary fund-type statement of net position. Bond
premiums and discounts are deferred and amortized over the life of the debt. In the
governmental fund financial statements, bond discounts and premiums are
recognized as another financing source or use. Issuance costs are recorded as a
current year debt service expenditure.
k. Employee Compensated Absences
The City records the cost of all accumulated and unused leave time (vacation, sick,
and comp) as a liability when earned in the government-wide and proprietary funds
financial statements. In the governmental funds financial statements these
amounts are recorded as expenditures when due and payable.
49
395
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
l. Property Tax Revenue
Property tax in California is levied according to Article 13-A of the California
Constitution. The basic levy is a countywide-levy of one percent of total assessed
valuation and is allocated to county governments, school districts, cities and special
districts. Additional levies require two-thirds approval by voters and are allocated
directly to the specific government.
In the government-wide financial statements, property tax is recorded when earned,
regardless of when levied, due, or received. City property tax revenues are
recognized when levied in the governmental funds to the extent that they result in
current receivables collectible within 60 days after year-end.
The County acts as a collection agent for property tax for all of the local
governmental units. Property taxes are normally collected twice per year. The
property tax calendar is as follows:
Lien Date, January 1 - Prior Fiscal Year
Levy Date, July 1 - Levy Fiscal Year
Due Date, First Installment - November 1
Due Date, Second Installment - February 1
Delinquent Date, First Installment - December 10
Delinquent Date, Second Installment - April 10
50
396
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
m. Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Funds
Under ABX1 26, revenues that were previously distributed to redevelopment
agencies (prior to their dissolution) in the form of property tax increment will no
longer be received. Instead, revenues are deposited by County Auditors into
Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Funds (RPTTF) created in the County Treasury
for each Successor Agency. The County Auditor administers the RPTTF and
disburses twice annually from this fund pass-through payments to affected taxing
entities, an amount equal to the total of obligation payments that are required to be
paid from tax increment as denoted on the Recognized Obligation Payment
Schedules (ROPS) to Recognized Obligation Retirement Funds (RORF)
established in the treasury of the Successor Agencies, and various allowed
administrative fees and allowances. Any remaining balance is then distributed by
the County Auditor back to affected taxing entities under a prescribed method that
accounts for pass-through payments.
The calendar for distribution of RPTTF funds is as follows:
Annual ROPS submission due to Department of Finance, February 1
Distribution of RPTTF to Successor Agencies for the July-December ROPS
period, June 1
Distribution of RPTTF to Successor Agencies for the January-June ROPS
period, January 2
n. Cash Flow Statements
For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the Proprietary Funds consider all
cash and investments to be cash equivalents, as these funds participate in the
citywide cash and investment pool.
o. Estimates
The accompanying financial statements require management to make estimates
and assumptions that effect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
51
397
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
p. Pensions and OPEB
For purposes of measuring the net pension liability, net OPEB liability, related
deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources, pension/OPEB
expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the Plan and additions
to/deductions from the Plan’s fiduciary net position have been determined on the
same basis as they are reported by the CalPERS’ Financial Office and the City’s
Defined Benefit Pension Plan. For this purpose, benefit payments (including
refunds of employee contributions) are recognized when currently due and payable
in accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported at fair value.
GASB Statement Nos. 68 and 75 require reported results to pertain to liability and
asset information within certain defined timeframes. For this report, the following
timeframes are used.
Supplemental
Employee
Retirement Plan
CalPERS
Pension Plans
Other
Post-Employment
Benefit Plan
Valuation Date (VD) June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2019
Measurement Date (MD) June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019
Measurement Period (MP) July 1, 2019 to
June 30, 2020
July 1, 2018 to
June 30, 2019
July 1, 2018 to
June 30, 2019
52
398
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
q. Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities are required to be reported at fair value. The fair value
framework provides a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques
used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted
quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1
measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3
measurements). The three levels of fair value hierarchy are described as follows:
Level 1 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for
identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable
for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and fair value is determined
through the use of models or other valuation methodologies including:
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are
inactive;
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability;
Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market
data by correlation or other means.
Level 3 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to
the fair value measurement. These unobservable input reflect the City’s own
assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or
liability (including assumptions about risk). These unobservable inputs are
developed based on the best information available in the circumstances and may
include the City’s own data.
53
399
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS
Investments Authorized by the California Government Code and the City’s
Investment Policy
The table below identifies the investment types that are authorized for the City by the
California Government Code (or the City’s investment policy, where more restrictive).
The table also identifies certain provisions of the California Government Code Section
53601 (or the City’s investment policy, where more restrictive) that address interest
rate risk and concentration of credit risk. This table does not address investments of
debt proceeds held by bond trustees that are governed by the provisions of debt
agreements of the City, rather than the general provisions of the California Government
Code or the City’s investment policy.
INVESTMENT TYPE MAXIMUM MATURITY
MAXIMUM SPECIFIED % OF PORTFOLIO
/ MAXIMUM PER ISSUER
MINIMUM RATING
REQUIREMENTS
Bankers' Acceptances 180 days
25% (up to 40% with Council approval) /
10%A1/P1, "A" Rating
Negotiable Certificates of Deposit 3 years (Up to 5 years
with Council approval 30% / 10%A1/P1, "A" Rating
Commercial Paper 270 days 25% / 10%A1, "A" Rating
State Obligations ‐ CA And Others 5 years None / 10%"A" Rating
City/Local Agency of CA Obligations 5 years None / 10%"A" Rating
U.S. Treasury Obligations 5 years None None
U.S. Government Agency Obligations 5 years None None
IBRD, IFC, IADB 5 years 10%"AA" Rating
Repurchase Agreements 3 Months None None
Reverse Repurchase Agreements 92 days
20% of the base value of the portfolio.
Requires City Council Approval.None
Medium‐Term Corporate Notes 5 years 30% / 10%"A" Rating
Non‐negotiable Certificates of Deposit 3 years None / 10%A1/P1, "A" Rating
Money Market Mutual Funds 60 days 15% / 10%"AAA" Rating
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) N/A Up to $75,000,000 None
Orange County Investment Pool (OCIP) N/A N/A None
Joint Powers Authority N/A None / $20,000,000 None
54
400
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investments Authorized by Debt Agreements
Investments of debt proceeds held by bond trustee are governed by provisions of the
debt agreements, rather than the general provisions of the California Government Code
or the City’s investment policy. The table below identifies the investment types that are
authorized for investments held by a bond trustee, but bond indentures do allow for
other forms of investments if approved in writing by the bond insurer that are not
identified below. The table also identifies certain provisions of these debt agreements
that address interest rate risk and concentration of credit risk.
Authorized Investment Type Maximum Maturity
Maximum
Percentage
of Portfolio
Maximum
Investment
in One Issuer
U.S. Treasury Securities 5 Years No Limit No Limit
Federal Agency Securities 5 Years No Limit No Limit
Bankers' Acceptances 180 Days No Limit No Limit
Time CDs 360 Days No Limit No Limit
Negotiable CDs 360 Days No Limit No Limit
LAIF N/A No Limit No Limit
Commercial Paper 270 Days No Limit No Limit
Municipal Bonds from Any State Life of Bond No Limit No Limit
Money Market Funds N/A No Limit No Limit
Investment Agreements Life of Bond No Limit No Limit
Corporate Bonds 5 Years No Limit No Limit
California Asset Mgmt. Program N/A No Limit No Limit
Forward Purchase/Delivery Agreements Life of Bond No Limit No Limit
55
401
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investment of the Pension Trust Fund – Retirement Supplemental Fund
The Investment Policy Statement (IPS) of the Huntington Beach Supplemental Pension
Trust is established in accordance with the assignment of fiduciary duties by the State
of California Constitution and State and Local Government Codes. The purpose of the
Investment Policy is to set guidelines for a prudent investment-making process. The
policy was established with the assumption that the longer-term nature of the portfolio
provides for higher risk tolerance and short-term volatility, but more potential for capital
growth. The Investment Manager will be responsible for carrying out the activities
related to the portfolio in accordance with the IPS to meet the goals of an agreed upon
risk/return profile, and in accordance with the mix of parameters outlined below:
Authorized Investment Type Minimum
Allocation
Target Asset
Allocation
Maximum
Allocation
Cash or Equivalents 0% 0% 8%
Money Market 0% 0% 8%
Fixed Income 12% 20% 28%
Short‐Term Bond 0%0%8%
Long‐Term Bond 0% 0% 8%
High Yield Bond 0% 0% 8%
Inflation Protected Bond 0% 0% 8%
World Bond 0% 0% 8%
Domestic Equity 33% 41% 49%
Large Cap Equity (Value, Blend, Growth) 20% 28% 36%
Mid Cap Equity (Value, Blend, Growth) 0% 9% 17%
Small Cap Equity (Value, Blend, Growth) 0% 4% 12%
Foreign Equity 26% 34% 42%
Foreign Large Equity (Value, Blend, Growth) 19% 27% 35%
Foreign Sm / Mid Equity (Value, Growth) 0% 0% 8%
Emerging Markets 0% 7% 15%
Real Estate 0% 3% 11%
Real Estate 0% 3% 11%
Commodities 0% 2% 10%
Natural Resources 0% 2% 10%
56
402
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
At year-end, the City had the following deposits and investments (amounts in
thousands):
Disclosures Relating to Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect
the fair value of an investment. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the
greater the sensitivity of its fair value is to changes in market interest rates. One of the
ways that the City manages its exposure to interest rate risk is by purchasing a
combination of shorter term and longer term investments and by timing cash flows from
maturities so that a portion of the portfolio is maturing or coming close to maturity evenly
over time as necessary to provide the cash flow and liquidity needed for operations.
Information about the sensitivity of the fair values of the City’s investments, including
investments held by bond trustees, to market interest rate fluctuations is provided by
the following table that shows the distribution of the City’s investments by maturity (in
thousands).
Primary Government:
Cash and Investments 302,018$
Cash and Investments with Fiscal Agent 5,815
Total Primary Government 307,833
Fiduciary Funds:
Cash and Investments 17,938
Cash and Investments with Fiscal Agent 65,034
Total Fiduciary Funds 82,972
Total Deposits and Investments 390,805$
INVESTMENTS: Fair Value Less than 1 1 to 3 3 to 5
More than
5 Total
US Treasuries 8,372$ -$ 3,106$ 5,266$ - 8,372$
US Agency Securities*83,489 5,094 32,521 45,874 - 83,489
Mutual Funds 57,300 57,300 - - - 57,300
Money Market Funds 2,807 2,807 - - - 2,807
Medium Term Notes - IADB 20,866 - 6,190 14,676 - 20,866
Corporate Bonds 55,669 12,883 37,478 5,308 - 55,669
Local Agency Investment Fund 82,794 82,794 - - - 82,794
Orange County Investment Pool 40,000 40,000 - - - 40,000
California Asset Mgmt Program 2,787 2,787 - - - 2,787
PARS Pension Rate Stabilization Program 7,503 7,503 - - - 7,503
Total Investments 361,587$ 211,168$ 79,295$ 71,124$ -$ 361,587
Total Deposits 29,218
Total Deposits and Investments 390,805$
* Security is callable, but classified above according to original maturity date
Investment Maturities (In Years)
57
403
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Disclosures Relating to Credit Risk
Generally, credit risk is the risk that an issuer of an investment will not fulfill its obligation
to the holder of the investment. This is measured by the assignment of a rating by a
nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Presented below are the minimum
ratings required by, where applicable, the California Government Code or the City’s
investment policy, or debt agreements, and the actual rating as of the year-end for each
investment type (in thousands):
Remaining as of Year End
INVESTMENTS: Minimum
Legal Rating Total AAA AA A Not Rated
US Treasuries N/A 8,372$ 8,372$ -$ -$ -$
US Agency Securities*N/A 83,489 83,489 - - -
Mutual Funds N/A 57,300 - - - 57,300
Money Market Funds AAA 2,807 2,807 - - -
Medium Term Notes - IADB AA 20,866 20,866 - - -
Corporate Bonds A 55,669 - 17,888 37,781 -
Local Agency Investment Fund N/A 82,794 - - - 82,794
Orange County Investment Pool N/A 40,000 - - - 40,000
California Asset Mgmt Program N/A 2,787 2,787 - - -
PARS Pension Rate Stabilization Program N/A 7,503 - - - 7,503
Total Investments 361,587$ 118,321$ 17,888$ 37,781$ 187,597$
Note: All US Agencies are rated AAA by Moody's and AA by S&P
58
404
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Concentration of Credit Risk
The City’s investment policy limits investments in any one issuer, except for U.S.
Treasury Securities, U.S. Government Agencies and the Local Agency Investment
Fund, to no more than 10% of the portfolio. In addition, no more than 50% can be
invested in a single security type or with a single financial institution and every security
type has a specific limit. This is in addition to the limits placed on investments by State
law. Investments in any one issuer (other than U.S. Treasury Securities, external
investment pools, or Money Market Funds) that represent 5% or more of the City’s total
investments are as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value
Issuer Investment Type Amount
Federal Home Loan Bank U.S. Agency Securities
$15,844
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation U.S. Agency Securities
$46,705
Inter-American Development Bank Medium Term Notes $15,849
59
405
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Custodial Credit Risk
Custodial credit risk for deposits is the risk that, in the event of the failure of a depository
financial institution, a government will not be able to recover its deposits or will not be
able to recover collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The
custodial credit risk for investments is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the
counterparty (e.g., broker-dealer) to a transaction, a government will not be able to
recover the value of its investment or collateral securities that are in the possession of
another party. The California Government Code and the City’s investment policy do
not contain legal or policy requirements that would limit the exposure to custodial credit
risk for deposits or investments, other than the following provisions for deposits: The
California Government Code requires that a financial institution secure deposits made
by state or local governmental units by pledging securities in an undivided collateral
pool held by a depository regulated under state law (unless so waived by the
governmental unit). The fair value of the pledged securities in the collateral pool must
equal at least 110 percent of the total amount deposited by the public agencies.
California law also allows financial institutions to secure City deposits by pledging first
trust deed mortgage notes having a value of 150 percent of the secured public deposits.
As of June 30, 2020, the City’s deposits with financial institutions were covered by FDIC
up to $250,000, and the remaining amounts were collateralized as described above.
None of the City’s investments were subject to custodial credit risk. Per the Investment
Policy’s statement, the City of Huntington Beach is the registered owner of all
investments in the portfolio.
Investment in State Investment Pool
The City is a voluntary participant in LAIF, which is regulated by California Government
Code Section 16429 under the oversight of the Treasurer of the State of California.
The fair value of the City’s investment in this pool is reported in the accompanying
financial statements at amounts based upon the City’s pro-rata share of the fair value
provided by LAIF for the entire LAIF portfolio (in relation to the amortized cost of that
portfolio). The balance available for withdrawal is based on the accounting records
maintained by LAIF, which are recorded on an amortized cost basis. Currently, LAIF
does not have an investment rating.
60
406
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investment in the Orange County Investment Pool
The City is a participant in the County Treasurer’s Orange County Investment Pool
(OCIP). The OCIP is an external investment pool, is not rated and is not registered with
the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). The County Treasury Oversight
Committee conducts OCIP oversight. Cash on deposit in the OCIP at June 30, 2020,
is stated at fair value. The OCIP values participant shares on an amortized cost basis
during the year and adjusts to fair value at year-end. For further information regarding
the OCIP, refer to the County of Orange Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Investment in California Asset Management Program Pool
The City is a voluntary participant in the California Asset Management Program
(CAMP). CAMP is an investment pool offered by the California Asset Management
Trust (the Trust). The Trust is a joint powers authority and public agency created by
the Declaration of Trust and established under the provisions of the California Joint
Exercise of Powers Act (California Government Code Sections 6500 et seq., or the
“Act”) for the purpose of exercising the common power of its Participants to invest
certain proceeds of debt issues and surplus funds. The Trust’s activities are directed
by a Board of Trustees, all of whom are employees of the California public agencies
which are participants in the Trust. The City reports investments in CAMP at the fair
value amounts provided by CAMP, which is the same as the value of the pool share.
The Pool is managed to maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 60
days or less and seeks to maintain a constant net asset value (NAV) per share of $1.00.
The Pool invests in obligations of the United States Government and its agencies, high-
quality, short-term debt obligations of U.S. companies and financial institutions. The
Pool is a permitted investment for all local agencies under California Government Code
Section 53601(p). CAMP is rated AAAm by Standard & Poor's.
Investment in Public Agency Retirement Services Pension Rate Stabilization
Program
The City established a Section 115 pension trust account within the Public Agency
Retirement Services Pension Rate Stabilization Program (PARS PRSP) to hold assets
that are legally restricted for use in administering the City’s defined benefit pension
plan. The pension trust fund’s specific cash and investments are managed by a third-
party portfolio manager under guidelines approved by the City.
61
407
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Fair Value Measurement
The City categorizes its fair value investments within the fair value hierarchy
established by generally accepted accounting principles. The City has the following
recurring fair value measurements as of June 30, 2020 (in thousands):
3. OTHER RECEIVABLES
A summary of Other Receivables as of June 30, 2020 is as follows (in thousands):
INVESTMENTS: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
U.S. Treasuries $ - $ 8,372 $ - $ 8,372
U.S. Agency Securities - 83,489 - 83,489
Medium Term Notes - IADB - 20,866 - 20,866
Corporate Bonds - 55,669 - 55,669
Total Investments $ - $ 168,396 $ - $ 168,396
Fair Value Hierarchy
Description Amount
Developer Loans Receivable 39,152$
Emerald Cove Loan Receivable 7,237
Housing Rehabilitation Loans Receivable 2,315
First Time Homebuyers Receivable 1,771
Emergency Medical Fee Receivable 1,319
Other Grants Receivable 1,827
Other Receivable 6,661
Total Other Receivables 60,282$
Allowance for Uncollectible Developer Loans (39,152)
Net Other Receivables on Governmental Fund Financial Statements 21,130$
Other Receivables Reconciliation
Net Receivable on Government-wide Financial Statements 33,712$
Taxes Receivable on Governmental Fund Financial Statements (12,448)
Other Receivables on Internal Service Fund (134)
Net Other Receivables on Governmental Fund Financial Statements 21,130$
62
408
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
3. OTHER RECEIVABLES (Continued)
a. Developer Loans
Loans made to developers to construct or rehabilitate certain facilities under
deferred loan agreements total $39,152,000 at year-end. These loans are allowed
until a future event occurs. Loans to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset
Fund total $20,949,000, loans made under the Home Program total $13,929,000
and loan made under the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Program total $4,274,000.
Interest rates on these loans range from 0% to 6.5%. The allowance for
uncollectible developer loans is $39,152,000 due to the terms of the agreement to
forgive the balance of loans after a specified time period if all the conditions of loan
forgiveness are met.
b. Emerald Cove Loan
On June 15, 2010, the former Redevelopment Agency loaned Emerald Cove, LP
$8,000,000 to acquire and rehabilitate Emerald Cove Senior Apartments. The loan
has an interest rate of 3% and is to be repaid annually from residual receipts over
60 years. The loan was transferred to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset
Fund in fiscal year 2011-12. The loan balance as of June 30, 2020 is $7,237,000.
c. Housing Rehabilitation Loans
Loans made to qualified homeowners and landlords in the City of Huntington Beach
to rehabilitate certain single-family homes or multifamily rental housing under
deferred loan agreements total $2,315,000 at year-end. These loans are deferred
until a future event occurs. The interest rates on these loans range from 0% to 6%.
d. Deferred Loans – First Time Homebuyers and Down Payment Assistance
Loans made for down payment assistance of qualified first time homebuyers under
deferred loan agreements total $1,771,000 at year-end. These loans are deferred
until a future event occurs.
63
409
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
4. UNEARNED REVENUE
Governmental and enterprise funds defer revenue recognition in connection with
resources that have been received as of year-end, but not yet earned (unearned
revenue). The amounts are as follows (in thousands):
5. UNAVAILABLE REVENUE
Certain revenues in governmental funds are considered unavailable revenue until
received. All revenues including property and sales tax are recognized in the year
earned or levied in the government-wide financial statements, but are recorded as
unavailable revenue in the fund financial statements to the extent they are not collected
within 60 days after year-end. The amounts are as follows (in thousands):
Deferred Loans to developers and qualified individuals for housing rehabilitation and to
first time homebuyers are discussed in Note 3.
Related Party Transaction related to the housing loan granted to the City Manager is
discussed in Note 14.
General
Fund
Grants
Special
Revenue
Total
Unearned
Revenue
Community Services Unearned Revenue (Classes) 626$ -$ 626$
Grants - 6,469 6,469
Total 626$ 6,469$ 7,095$
General Fund
Grants
Special
Revenue LMIHAF
Total
Unavailable
Revenue
Grants -$ 1,587$ -$ 1,587$
Deferred Loans:
Emerald Cove - - 7,237 7,237
Housing Rehabilitation - 2,315 - 2,315
First Time Homebuyers - - 1,771 1,771
Related Party Transaction
(City Manager's Housing Loan)1,491 - - 1,491
Other Unavailable Revenue 1,335 - - 1,335
Total 2,826$ 3,902$ 9,008$ 15,736$
64
410
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
6. RETIREMENT PLAN – NORMAL
a. Summary
Net Pension Liability
Net Pension Liability is reported in the accompanying statement of net position as
follows:
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred Outflows of Resources are reported in the accompanying statement of net
position as follows:
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred Inflows of Resources are reported in the accompanying statement of net
position as follows:
Net Pension
Liability
CalPERS Miscellaneous Plan 159,076$
CalPERS Safety Plan 263,682
Supplemental Plan (Note 7) 12,057
Total 434,815$
Investment earnings Differences between
less than Changes Expected and
expected earnings in assumptions Actual Experience Total
CalPERS Miscellaneous Plan 2,385$ 727$ 518$ 3,630$
CalPERS Safety Plan 2,647 1,680 3,404 7,731
Total 5,032$ 2,407$ 3,922$ 11,361$
Deferred employer
Investment earnings Differences between pension contributions
less than Changes Expected and made after
expected earnings in assumptions Actual Experience measurement date Total
CalPERS Miscellaneous Plan -$ -$ -$ 16,878$ 16,878$
CalPERS Safety Plan - 9,312 1,188 25,848 36,348
Supplemental Plan (Note 7) 1,358 - - - 1,358
Total 1,358$ 9,312$ 1,188$ 42,726$ 54,584$
65
411
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
6. RETIREMENT PLAN – NORMAL (Continued)
b. Plan Description
Substantially all City employees working the equivalent of 1,000 hours per fiscal
year are eligible to participate in the Safety Plan and Miscellaneous Plan Agent
multiple-employer defined benefit plans administered by California Public
Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), which acts as a common investment
and administrative agent for its participating member employers. Benefit Provisions
under the Plans are established by State statutes within the Public Employee’s
Retirement Law. Following the passage of AB340, Public Employees’ Pension
Reform Act (PEPRA) by the California Legislature, employees hired on or after
January 1, 2013, who were not previously enrolled in the PERS system elsewhere,
or who have had a break in service of at least six months are required to be enrolled
in this retirement program which provides a benefit level that is lower than the
benefits provided for CalPERS employees that do not meet the PEPRA
qualifications previously described. CalPERS issues publicly available reports that
include a full description of the pension plans regarding benefit provisions,
assumptions and membership information that can be found on the CalPERS
website. Copies of the CalPERS annual financial report may be obtained from the
CalPERS Executive Office – 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
66
412
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
6. RETIREMENT PLAN – NORMAL (Continued)
Benefits Provided
CalPERS provides retirement and disability benefits, annual cost-of-living
adjustments, and death benefits to plan members and beneficiaries. Benefits are
based on years of credited service, equal to one year of full time employment.
Benefit provisions and all other requirements are established by State statute and
may be amended by city contracts with employee bargaining groups.
Participant is eligible for non-industrial disability retirement if becomes disabled and
has at least 5 years of credited service. There is no special age requirement. The
standard non-industrial disability retirement benefit is a monthly allowance equal to
1.8 percent of final compensation, multiplied by service.
Industrial disability benefits are not offered to miscellaneous employees. The City
provides industrial disability retirement benefit to safety employees. The industrial
disability retirement benefit is a monthly allowance equal to 50 percent of final
compensation.
An employee's beneficiary may receive the basic death benefit if the employee dies
while actively employed. The employee must be actively employed with the City to
be eligible for this benefit. An employee's survivor who is eligible for any other pre-
retirement death benefit may choose to receive that death benefit instead of this
basic death benefit. The basic death benefit is a lump sum in the amount of the
employee's accumulated contributions, where interest is currently credited at 7.5
percent per year, plus a lump sum in the amount of one month's salary for each
completed year of current service, up to a maximum of six months' salary. For
purposes of this benefit, one month's salary is defined as the member's average
monthly full-time rate of compensation during the 12 months preceding death.
Upon the death of a retiree, a one-time lump sum payment of $500 will be made to
the retiree's designated survivor(s), or to the retiree's estate.
Benefit terms provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to each employee’s
retirement allowance. Beginning the second calendar year after the year of
retirement, retirement and survivor allowances will be annually adjusted on a
compound basis by 2 percent.
67
413
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
6. RETIREMENT PLAN – NORMAL (Continued)
The Plans’ provisions and benefits in effect at June 30, 2020 are summarized as
follows:
Classic PEPRA
Hire date Prior to January 1, 2013 January 1, 2013 and after
Benefit formula 2.5% @ 55 2% @ 62
Benefit vesting schedule 5 years of service 5 years of service
Benefit payments monthly for life monthly for life
Retirement age minimum 50 years minimum 52 years
Monthly benefits, as a % of eligible compensation
2.0% - 2.5%, 50 years - 63+
years, respectively
1.0% - 2.5%, 52 years - 67+
years, respectively
Required employee contribution rates 8.000%6.250%
Required employer contribution rates
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 35.902%35.902%
Classic PEPRA
Hire date Prior to January 1, 2013 January 1, 2013 and after
Benefit formula 3% @ 50 2.7% @ 57
Benefit vesting schedule 5 years of service 5 years of service
Benefit payments monthly for life monthly for life
Retirement age minimum 50 years minimum 52 years
Monthly benefits, as a % of eligible compensation 3%, 50+ years
2.0% - 2.7%, 50 years - 57+
years, respectively
Required employee contribution rates 9.000%11.750%
Required employer contribution rates
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 57.341%57.341%
Miscellaneous Agent Plans
Safety Agent Plans
68
414
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
6. RETIREMENT PLAN – NORMAL (Continued)
c. Contributions
Section 20814(c) of the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law (“PERL”)
requires that the employer contribution rates for all public employers be determined
on an annual basis by the actuary and shall be effective on the July 1 following
notice of a change in the rate. The total plan contributions are determined through
CalPERS’ annual actuarial valuation process. The actuarially determined rate is the
estimated amount necessary to finance the costs of benefits earned by employees
during the year, with an additional amount to finance any unfunded accrued liability.
The employer is required to contribute the difference between the actuarially
determined rate and the contribution rate of employees. For the measurement
period ended June 30, 2019, miscellaneous participants under the Classic and
PEPRA plans are required to contribute 8% and 6.25% of their annual covered
salary, respectively. Safety participants under the Classic and PEPRA plans are
required to contribute 9% and 11.75% of their annual covered salary, respectively.
In addition, the City is required to make employer contributions at the actuarially
determined rates of 35.902% and 57.341% for the miscellaneous and safety plans,
respectively, for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
At June 30, 2018, the valuation date, the following employees were covered by the
benefit terms for each Plan:
Miscellaneous Safety
Active members 609 384
Transferred members 429 71
Terminated members 301 60
Retired members and beneficiaries 962 592
69
415
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
6. RETIREMENT PLAN – NORMAL (Continued)
d. Net Pension Liability
The City’s net pension liability is measured as the total pension liability, less the
pension plan’s fiduciary net position. The net pension liability of the Plan is
measured as of June 30, 2019, using an annual actuarial valuation as of June 30,
2018 rolled forward to June 30, 2019 using standard update procedures. A
summary of principal assumptions and methods used to determine the net pension
liability is illustrated below:
Actuarial Assumptions – The total pension liabilities in the June 30, 2018 actuarial
valuation, rolled forward to June 30, 2019 using standard update procedures, were
determined using the following actuarial assumptions:
* The mortality table used was developed based on CalPER's specific data. The probabilities of mortality are based on the 2017 CalPERS Experience Study for the
period from 1997 to 2015. Preretirement and Post-retirement mortality rates include 15 year of projected mortality improvement using 90% of Scale MP-2016 published
by the Society of Actuaries. For more details on this table, please refer to the CalPERS Experience Study and Review of Actuarial Assumptions report from December
2017 that can be found on the CalPERS website.
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions Used to Determine Total Pension Liability
Actuarial Cost Method Entry Age Normal in accordance with the requirement of GASB Statement No. 68
Actuarial Assumptions:
Discount Rate
Inflation
Salary Increases
Investment Rate of Return
Mortality Rate Table*
Post Retirement Benefit Increase
7.15% Net of Pension Plan Investment and Administrative Expenses; includes
Inflation
Derived using CalPERS’ Membership Data for all Funds.
The lesser of contract COLA or 2.50% until Purchasing Power Protection
Allowance floor on purchasing power applies, 2.50% thereafter.
7.15%
2.50%
Varies by Entry Age and Service
70
416
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
6. RETIREMENT PLAN – NORMAL (Continued)
Long-term Expected Rate of Return – The long-term expected rate of return on
pension plan investments was determined using a building-block method in which
expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment
expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class.
In determining the long-term expected rate of return, CalPERS took into account
both short-term and long-term market return expectations as well as the expected
pension fund cash flows. Using historical returns of all of the funds’ asset classes,
expected compound (geometric) returns were calculated over the short-term (first 10
years) and the long-term (11+ years) using a building-block approach. Using the
expected nominal returns for both short-term and long-term, the present value of
benefits was calculated for each fund. The expected rate of return was set by
calculating the rounded single equivalent expected return that arrived at the same
present value of benefits for cash flows as the one calculated using both short-term
and long-term returns. The expected rate of return was then set equal to the single
equivalent rate calculated above and adjusted to account for assumed administrative
expenses.
The expected real rates of return by asset class are as follows:
Current Target Real Return Real Return
Allocation Years 1-102 Years 11+3
Global Equity 50.00%4.80%5.98%
Fixed Income 28.00%1.00%2.62%
Inflation Assets 0.00%0.77%1.81%
Private Equity 8.00%6.30%7.23%
Real Estate 13.00%3.75%4.93%
Liquidity 1.00%0.00%-0.92%
1 In the System's CAFR, Fixed Income is included in Global Debt Securities; Liquidity is included in Short-term
Investments; Inflation Assets are included in both Global Equity Securities and Global Debt Securities.
2 An expected inflation of 2.00% used for this period
3 An expected inflation of 2.92% used for this period.
Asset Class 1
71
417
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
6. RETIREMENT PLAN – NORMAL (Continued)
Discount Rate – The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability at
June 30, 2019 was 7.15 percent. The projection of cash flows used to determine the
discount rate assumed that contributions from plan members will be made at the
current member contribution rates and that contributions from employers will be
made at statutorily required rates, actuarially determined. Based on those
assumptions, the Plan’s fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make
all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-
term expected rate of return on plan investments was applied to all periods of
projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
Subsequent Events – There were no subsequent events that would materially
affect the results presented in this disclosure.
e. Changes in the Net Pension Liability
The following table shows the changes in net pension liability recognized over the
measurement period:
Total Pension
Liability
Plan Fiduciary
Net Position
Net Pension
Liability
Balance at June 30, 2018 (Valuation Date) 571,812$ 415,455$ 156,357$
Changes in the year:
Service cost 8,327 - 8,327
Interest on the total pension liabilities 40,150 - 40,150
Changes of Assumptions - - -
Differences between expected and actual experience (183) - (183)
Benefit payments, including refunds of members contributions (28,508) (28,508) -
Plan to Plan Resource Movement - (13) 13
Contributions - employer - 14,816 (14,816)
Contributions - employee - 3,779 (3,779)
Net investment income - 27,288 (27,288)
Administrative expenses - (296) 296
Other Miscellaneous Income/Expense - 1 (1)
Net changes 19,786 17,067 2,719
Balance at June 30, 2019 (Measurement Date) 591,598$ 432,522$ 159,076$
Total Pension
Liability
Plan Fiduciary
Net Position
Net Pension
Liability
Balance at June 30, 2018 (Valuation Date) 755,812$ 497,767$ 258,045$
Changes in the year:
Service cost 13,644 - 13,644
Interest on the total pension liabilities 53,048 - 53,048
Differences between expected and actual experience (1,220) - (1,220)
Plan to Plan Resource Movement - 13 (13)
Benefit payments, including refunds of members contributions (38,958) (38,958) -
Contributions - employer - 23,064 (23,064)
Contributions - employee - 4,336 (4,336)
Net investment income - 32,776 (32,776)
Administrative expenses - (355) 355
Other Miscellaneous Income/Expense - 1 (1)
Net changes 26,514 20,877 5,637
Balance at June 30, 2019 (Measurement Date) 782,326$ 518,644$ 263,682$
Miscellaneous Plan
Safety Plan
72
418
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
6. RETIREMENT PLAN – NORMAL (Continued)
Sensitivity of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate - The
following presents the City’s net pension liability, calculated using the discount rate,
as well as what the City’s net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a
discount rate that is one percentage point lower or one percentage point higher than
the current rate:
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position – Detailed information about each pension
plan’s fiduciary net position is available in the separately issued CalPERS financial
reports.
Pension Expenses and Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources Related to
Pensions
Pension expenses for the measurement period ending June 30, 2019 (the
measurement date), are included in the accompanying financial statements as
follows:
The amortization period differs depending on the source of the gain or loss. The
difference between projected and actual earnings is amortized over 5-years straight
line. All other amounts are amortized straight-line over the average expected
remaining service lives of all members that are provided with benefits (active,
inactive and retired) as of the beginning of the measurement period.
Net Pension
Expense
CalPERS Miscellaneous Plan 22,530$
CalPERS Safety Plan 41,805
Total 64,335$
Discount Rate - 1% Current Discount Discount Rate + 1%
(6.15%)Rate (7.15%)(8.15%)
Miscellaneous Plan 235,849$ 159,076$ 95,680$
Safety Plan 366,739$ 263,682$ 178,834$
Aggregate Total 602,588$ 422,758$ 274,514$
Plan's Aggregate Net Pension Liability/(Asset)
73
419
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
6. RETIREMENT PLAN – NORMAL (Continued)
The Expected Average Remaining Service Lifetime (“EARSL”) is calculated by
dividing the total future service years of active employees by the total number of
plan participants (active, inactive, and retired) in the risk pool. For the 2018-19
measurement period, the EARSL for each plan is as follows:
At June 30, 2020 the City reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred
inflows of resources related to pensions from the following sources:
Miscellaneous Safety
Expected Average Remaining Service Lifetime 2.5 3.9
Deferred outflows Deferred inflows
of Resources of Resources
Difference between projected and actual earning on
pension plan investments -$ (2,385)$
Changes in assumptions - (727)
Difference between expected and actual experience - (518)
Contributions made subsequent to the
measurement date 16,878 -
Total 16,878$ (3,630)$
Deferred outflows Deferred inflows
of Resources of Resources
Difference between projected and actual earning on
pension plan investments -$ (2,647)$
Changes in assumptions 9,312 (1,680)
Difference between expected and actual experience 1,188 (3,404)
Contributions made subsequent to the
measurement date 25,848 -
Total 36,348$ (7,731)$
Miscellaneous Plan
Safety Plan
74
420
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
6. RETIREMENT PLAN – NORMAL (Continued)
For the Miscellaneous Plan and Safety Plan, $16,878,000 and $25,848,000,
respectively, was reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions
resulting from City’s contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be
recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in the year ended June 30,
2021. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred
inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as
follows:
7. RETIREMENT PLAN – SUPPLEMENTAL
a. Plan Description and Benefits
The City administers a supplemental single-employer defined benefit retirement
plan (Supplemental Plan) for all employees hired prior to 1997 (exact dates are
different for various associations). The Plan is governed by a three-member
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan and Trust Board consisting of the City
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and the City Manager, or his/her designee. The
Board has the authority, under the terms of the Trust agreement, to control and
manage the operation and administration of the Plan. Benefit provisions are
established and may be amended through negotiations between the City and
employee bargaining associations during each bargaining period, which are then
approved through resolutions of the City Council. In fiscal year 2008-09, the City
established the Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan and Trust, and
transferred $24,918,000 to an irrevocable trust from the prefunded amounts. The
plan and trust are reported as a pension trust fund in the City’s financial statements
on a full accrual basis.
Measurement Periods
Ended June 30,Miscellaneous Safety
2020 343$ 8,145$
2021 (3,685) (4,821)
2022 (678) (1,028)
2023 390 473
2024 - -
Thereafter - -
(3,630)$ 2,769$
Deferred Outflows/ (Inflows) of Resources
75
421
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
7. RETIREMENT PLAN – SUPPLEMENTAL (Continued)
The Supplemental Plan will pay the retiree an additional amount to his or her
CalPERS retirement benefit for life. In order to be eligible for the benefit, the retiree
must retire from the City. The amount that is computed as a factor of an employee’s
normal retirement allowance is computed at retirement and remains constant for his
or her life. This benefit is payable by the City for the duration of the life of the
member, and shall cease upon the employee’s death. As of June 30, 2019, the
date of the Plan’s most recent actuarial valuation, the average monthly benefit
received by inactive plan members and beneficiaries receiving benefits is $559.
Effective in 1998 (exact dates are different for various associations), new City
employees are ineligible to participate in the Supplemental Employee Retirement
Plan.
Employees Covered: At June 30, 2020, the measurement date, the following
employees were covered by the benefit terms for the Plan:
b. Employer Contributions
The City’s policy is to make required contributions as determined by the
Supplemental Plan’s actuary. The required contributions were determined as part
of the September 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. The City is required to contribute
the actuarially determined rate of 2.5% of total payroll for all permanent employees
for the year ended June 30, 2020. There are no employee contributions required
for the plan. Survivor and termination benefits are not included in the plan.
Administrative costs of this plan are financed through investment earnings.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, the contributions were (in thousands):
Inactive employees receiving benefits 728
Active employees 116
Inactive employees not receiving benefits -
Total 844
Contributions - employer 3,506$
76
422
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
7. RETIREMENT PLAN – SUPPLEMENTAL (Continued)
c. Investments
Investments of the Supplemental Plan are held separately from those of other City
funds by investment custodians. The Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan and
Trust Board is responsible for supervising all investments. Changes to the
Investment Policy require approval by the Board. The policy remained the same as
last fiscal year. The most recent policy was reviewed in June 2020 with an effective
date of July 1, 2020. Please refer to Note 2 for a detailed description of the
Supplemental Plan’s Investment Policy. The major asset class allocation for the
Supplemental Plan as of June 30, 2020 is listed below:
Quoted market prices have been used to value investments as of June 30, 2020.
These investments are held by the Trust or by an agent in the Trust’s name. A
portion of these investments is subject to credit risk (including custodial credit risk
and concentrations of credit risk), interest rate risk and/or foreign currency risk. The
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 40 requires the
disclosure of such risk. Please see below for a list of investments held in any one
organization that represents five percent or more of the Plan’s investment portfolio
at June 30, 2020:
Asset Class
Strategic
Allocation
Allocation as of
June 30, 2019
Long Term
Expected Rate
of Return
Fixed Income 20.00% 20.19% 1.55%
Equities 41.00% 74.49% 5.35%
Real Estate 3.00% 4.04% 0.00%
Commodities 2.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Cash and Equivalents 0.00% 1.28% 0.45%
Total 66.00% 100.00%
Harbor Capital Appreciation Inst 12.48%
Vanguard Intl Grwth Fd 12.46%
Vanguard Equity Income Fund Admiral Shares 10.30%
Ishare Core Msci Eafe ETF 10.17%
Parnassus Core Equity Income Inst 10.42%
Fidelity US Bond Index 7.18%
Concentration of Investments Equaling or Exceeding 5%
77
423
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
7. RETIREMENT PLAN – SUPPLEMENTAL (Continued)
All Supplemental Plan investments are reflected in the schedule included in Section
c of the Note, with the exception of amounts held in the City’s investment pool
account. The City maintains an investment pool account for City funds. Monthly
contributions for the Plan are held in the City’s investment pool account and are
used to pay recurring expenditures. Refer to Note 2 for a description of the City’s
investments.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, the annual money-weighted rate of return on the
Plan’s investments, net of pension plan investment expenses, was 3.79%. The
money-weighted rate of return expresses investment performance, net of
investment expenses, adjusted for the changing amounts actually invested.
d. Net Pension Liability
The City’s net pension liability is measured as the total pension liability, less the
pension plan’s fiduciary net position. The net pension liability of the Plan is
measured as of June 30, 2020, using an annual actuarial valuation as of June 30,
2019 rolled forward to June 30, 2020 using standard update procedures. A
summary of principal assumptions and methods used to determine the City’s net
pension liability is shown on the following page.
78
424
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
7. RETIREMENT PLAN – SUPPLEMENTAL (Continued)
Actuarial Assumptions – The total pension liabilities in the June 30, 2019 actuarial
valuations for the June 30, 2020 measurement date were determined using the
following actuarial assumptions:
The changes in actuarial assumptions include the following:
All other actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2019 valuation were based on
the results of an actuarial experience study for the period from 1997 to 2015,
including updates to salary increase, mortality, and retirement rates. The future
service retirement liabilities load increased from 15% to 23% to reflect recent
experience of benefits being larger than anticipated.
e. Discount Rate & Sensitivity
The discount rate is used in the measurement of the Total Pension Liability. This
rate considers the ability of the fund to meet benefit obligations in the future. To
make this determination, employee contributions, benefit payments, expenses, and
investment returns are projected into the future. The Plan Net Position (assets) in
future years can then be determined and compared to its obligation to make benefit
payments in those years. As long as assets are projected to be on hand in a future
year, the assumed valuation discount is used. For this valuation, the discount rate
is 6.25%, based on the inflation assumption of 2.75% and a long-term asset
allocation of 70% equities and 30% fixed income. The geometric real rates of return
were assumed to be 5.35% for equities and 1.55% for fixed income. The long-term
expected rate of return is applied to all future projected benefit payments.
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions Used to Determine Total Pension Liability
Actuarial Cost Method Entry Age Normal, Level Percentage of Payroll
Actuarial Assumptions:
Discount Rate 6.25%
Inflation 2.75%
Salary Increases CalPERS 1997-2015 Experience Study plus 3% aggregate increase
Investment Rate of Return 6.25% Net of Investment Expenses
Mortality Rate Table
Retirement, Disability, Withdrawal CalPERS 1997-2015 Experience Study plus 23% load on future service
retirement liability added to reflect recent benefits experience.
CalPERS 1997-2015 Experience Study, mortality projected fully
generational with Scale MP-2019
79
425
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
7. RETIREMENT PLAN – SUPPLEMENTAL (Continued)
According to Paragraph 30 of Statement 68, the long-term discount rate should be
determined without reduction for pension plan administrative expense. An
investment return excluding administrative expenses would have been 6.25
percent.
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined
using a building-block method in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real
rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment expense and
inflation) are developed for each major asset class.
In determining the long-term expected rate of return, both short-term and long-term
market return expectations were taken into account along with expected pension
fund cash flows. Such cash flows were developed assuming that both members and
employers will make their required contributions on time and as scheduled in all
future years. Using historical returns of all the funds’ asset classes, expected
compound (geometric) returns were calculated over the short-term (first 10 years)
and the long-term (11-60 years) using a building-block approach. Using the
expected nominal returns for both short-term and long-term, the present value of
benefits was calculated for each fund. The expected rate of return was set by
calculating the single equivalent expected return that arrived at the same present
value of benefits for cash flows as the one calculated using both short-term and
long-term returns. The expected rate of return was then set equivalent to the single
equivalent rate calculated above and rounded down to the nearest one quarter of
one percent.
80
426
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
7. RETIREMENT PLAN – SUPPLEMENTAL (Continued)
Changes in the Net Pension Liability
The following table shows the changes in net pension liability recognized over the
measurement period (in thousands):
Sensitivity of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate - The
following presents the City’s net pension liability, calculated using the discount rate,
as well as what the City’s net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a
discount rate that is one percentage point lower or one percentage point higher than
the current rate:
Total
Pension
Liability
Plan
Fiduciary
Net Position
Net Pension
Liability
Balance at June 30, 2019 65,444$ 58,853$ 6,591$
Changes in the year:
Service cost 338 - 338
Interest on the total pension liabilities 3,954 - 3,954
Benefit payments, including refunds of members contributions (5,012) (5,012) -
Contributions - employer - 3,506 (3,506)
Net investment income - 2,114 (2,114)
Administrative expenses - (444) 444
Net changes 5,630 164 5,466
Balance at June 30, 2020 71,074$ 59,017$ 12,057$
Supplemental Plan
Discount Rate - 1%
(5.25%)
Current Discount
Rate (6.25%)
Discount Rate + 1%
(7.25%)
19,068$ 12,057$ 6,076$
Plan's Aggregate Net Pension Liability/(Asset)
(in thousands)
81
427
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
7. RETIREMENT PLAN – SUPPLEMENTAL (Continued)
f. Pension Expenses and Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources Related to
Pensions
For the year ended June 30, 2020, the City recognized pension expense in the
amount of $7,083,000 for the Supplemental Plan.
At June 30, 2020, the City reported deferred outflows of resources related to the
supplemental pension plan from the following source (in thousands):
For the Supplemental Plan, $1,358,000 was reported as deferred outflows of
resources related to pensions which will be recognized in pension expense as
follows (in thousands):
Deferred Outflows
of Resources
Difference between projected and actual earnings on 1,358$
pension plan investments
Deferred Outflows / (Inflows)
Year Ended June 30,of Resources
2021 (36)$
2022 583
2023 500
2024 311
2025 -
Thereafter -
1,358$
82
428
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
8. OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
a. Plan Description
The City administers the following two other post employment benefit (OPEB) plans:
Postemployment Medical Insurance
The City agreed, via contract, with each employee association to provide
postemployment medical insurance to retirees. These Other Postemployment
Benefits (OPEB) are based on years of service and are available to all retirees who
meet all three of the following criteria:
At the time of retirement, the employee is employed by the City.
At the time of retirement, the employee has a minimum of ten years of service
credit or is granted a service connected disability retirement.
Following official separation from the City, CalPERS grants a retirement
allowance.
The City’s obligation to provide the benefits to a retiree ceases when either of the
following occurs:
During any period the retiree is eligible to receive health insurance at the
expense of another employer; and/or
The retiree becomes eligible to enroll automatically or voluntarily in Medicare.
The subsidy a retiree is entitled to receive is based on the retiree’s years of service
credit and is limited to $344 per month after 25 years of service. If a retiree dies,
the benefits that would be payable for his or her insurance are provided to the
spouse or family for 12 months. The retiree may use the subsidy for any of the
medical insurance plans that the City’s active employees may enroll in. Employees
hired on or after October 1, 2014 are not eligible for this benefit.
PEMHCA
The City provides an agent multiple-employer defined benefit healthcare plan to
retirees through CalPERS under the California Public Employees Medical and
Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA), commonly referred to as PERS Health. PEMHCA
provides health insurance through a variety of Health Maintenance Organization
(HMO) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) options. The PEMHCA benefits
are applied to all safety employee groups, based on retirement plan election. The
benefits continue to the surviving spouse for one year. The Huntington Beach
Firefighters’ Association (HBFA) joined PEMHCA in 2011. All other safety groups
(Fire Management Association (FMA), Marine Safety Management Association
(MSOA), Police Management Association (PMA), and Police Officers’ Association
POA) joined in 2004.
83
429
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
8. OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
Safety employees are eligible for PEMHCA benefits if they retire from the City on or
after age 50 with at least five years of service or disability, and are eligible for a
PERS pension.
As of the June 30, 2019 measurement date, the following current and former
employees were covered by the benefit terms under the plan:
b. Accounting and Funding
The City utilizes the California Employers’ Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT), an agent
multiple-employer plan, for the postemployment medical insurance benefit.
Benefits paid from the CERBT were $814,000 for year ended June 30, 2020. The
assets of the CERBT are excluded from the accompanying financial statements
since they are in an irrevocable trust administered by CalPERS. Copies of
CalPERS’ annual financial report may be obtained from their executive office: 400
P Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814 or on their website: www.calpers.ca.gov. The
City’s policy is to make 100% of each year’s ARC, with an additional amount to
prefund benefits as determined annually by City Council in order to improve the
funded status of the plan.
For PEMHCA, the City selected the “unequal” method for the contribution. Under
this method, the City offered a lesser contribution for retirees than for active
employees. The City paid the PEMHCA minimum for actives ($133 in 2018, and
$136 in 2019, and $139 in 2020). Beginning in 2008, Assembly Bill 2544 changed
the computation for annual increases to annuitant health care under the unequal
method. Under the new provisions, the City increases annuitant health care
contributions equal to an amount not less than five percent of the active employee
contributions, multiplied by the number of years in PEMHCA. The City’s contribution
for retirees is $62.55 per employee for the Huntington Beach Firefighter’s
Association (HBFA) and $111.20 for all other Safety groups in 2020. The annual
increase in minimum PEMHCA contribution to CalPERS will continue until the time
that the City contribution for retirees equals the City contribution paid for active
employees.
Postemployment
Medical Insurance PEMHCA
Retirees and beneficiaries receiving benefits 264 189
Inactive employees not yet receiving benefits 303 -
Active Plan Members 853 384
Total Plan Participants 1,420 573
84
430
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
8. OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
The City’s net OPEB liability was measured as of June 30, 2019 and the total OPEB
liability used to calculate the net OPEB liability was determined by an actuarial
valuation dated June 30, 2019, based on the following actuarial methods and
assumptions:
Actuarial Cost Method – Entry Age Normal
Discount rate – 6.25%
Projected salary increases for covered employees due to inflation – aggregate
increases of 3.00% per annum
Investment Rate of Return – 6.25%, assuming actuarially determined
contributions funded into CERBT Investment Strategy 2
Mortality Rate1 – Derived using CalPERS’ membership data for all funds
Pre-Retirement Turnover2 – Derived using CalPERS’ membership data for all
funds
PEMCHA minimum increases for actives - $139 in 2020, with 4.25% annual
increases thereafter
Healthcare Trend Rate – The medical trend rate represents the long-term
expected growth of medical benefits paid by the plan, due to non-age-related
factors such as general medical inflation, utilization, new technology, and the
like. The following table sets for the inflation trend assumption used for the
valuation:
1 Mortality information was derived from data collected during 1997 to 2015 CalPERS Experience Study dated December
2017, which may be accessed on the CalPERS website www.calpers.ca.gov under Forms and Publications. Post-
retirement mortality rates include mortality projected fully generational with Scale MP-19.
2. The pre-retirement turnover information was developed based on CalPERS’ specific data. For more details, please
refer to the 2007 to 2011 Experience Study Report. The Experience Study Report may be accessed on the CalPERS
website www.calpers.ca.gov under Forms and Publications.
Calendar Calendar
Year Non-Medicare Medicare Year Non-Medicare Medicare
2020 7.50% 6.50% 2029 5.40% 4.85%
2021 7.25% 6.30% 2030 5.20% 4.70%
2022 7.00% 6.10% 2031-35 5.05% 4.60%
2023 6.75% 5.90% 2036-45 4.90% 4.50%
2024 6.50% 5.70% 2046-55 4.75% 4.45%
2025 6.25% 5.50% 2056-65 4.60% 4.40%
2026 6.00% 5.30% 2066-75 4.30% 4.20%
2027 5.80% 5.15% 2076+ 4.00% 4.00%
2028 5.60% 5.00%
Annual Rate Annual Rate
85
431
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
8. OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
Long-Term Expected Rate of Return
The long-term expected rate of return on OPEB plan investments was determined using a
building-block method in which expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net
of OPEB plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class.
These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting
the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by
adding expected inflation.
The target allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major
asset class are summarized in the following table:
Discount Rate
The discount rate used to measure the total OPEB liability was 6.25 percent. The
projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that City
contributions will be made at rates equal to the actuarially determined contribution
rates. Based on those assumptions, the OPEB plan’s fiduciary net position was
projected to be available to make all projected OPEB payments for current active
and inactive employees and beneficiaries. Therefore, the long-term expected rate
of return on OPEB plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit
payments to determine the total OPEB liability.
Asset Class
Target
Allocation
Long-Term
Expected Real
Rate of Return
Global Equity 40% 4.82%
Fixed Income 43%1.47%
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") 5%1.29%
Commodities 4%0.84%
Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITS")8%3.76%
Total 100%
* Long-term expected rate of return is 6.25%
CERBT Strategy 2
86
432
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
8. OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
The changes in the net OPEB Liability for the plan are as follows (in thousands):
Sensitivity of the Net OPEB Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate
The following presents the net OPEB liability of the City if it were calculated using a
discount rate that is one percentage point lower or one percentage point higher than
the current rate, for the measurement period ended June 30, 2019 (in thousands):
Total OPEB
Liability
Plan Fiduciary
Net Position
Net OPEB Liability
/ (Asset)
(a)(b)(c) = (a) - (b)
Balance at June 30, 2019 33,434$ 26,825$ 6,609$
(Measurement Date June 30, 2018)
Changes recognized for the measurement period:
Service Cost 1,241 - 1,241
Interest 1,859 - 1,859
Actual vs. Expected Experience 1,411 - 1,411
Assumption Changes (3,358) - (3,358)
Contributions - Employer - 2,270 (2,270)
Net Investment Income - 1,901 (1,901)
Benefit Payments (1,742) (1,742) -
Administrative Expenses - (61) 61
Net Changes (589) 2,368 (2,957)
Balance at June 30, 2020 32,845$ 29,193$ 3,652$
(Measurement Date June 30, 2019)
Increase / (Decrease)
1% Decrease Current Discount Rate 1% Increase
(5.25%) (6.25%) (7.25%)
Net OPEB Liability 7,662$ 3,652$ 364$
87
433
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
8. OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
Sensitivity of the Net OPEB Liability to Changes in the Health Care Cost Trend
Rates
The following presents the net OPEB liability of the City if it were calculated using health
care cost trend rates that are one percentage point lower or one percentage point
higher than the current rate, for the measurement period ended June 30, 2019 (in
thousands):
OPEB Plan Fiduciary Net Position
The CERBT issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial
statements and required supplementary information. That report may be obtained from
the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, CERBT, P.O. Box 942703,
Sacramento, CA 94429-2703.
Recognition of Deferred Outflows and Deferred Inflows of Resources
Gains and losses related to changes in total OPEB liability and fiduciary net position
are recognized in OPEB expense systematically over time.
Amount are first recognized in OPEB expense for the year the gain or loss occurs. The
remaining amounts are categorized as deferred outflows and deferred inflows of
resources related to OPEB and are to be recognized in future OPEB expense.
The recognition period differs depending on the source of the gain or loss:
1% Decrease Current Trend 1% Increase
(6.50% Non-Medicare /
5.50% Medicare,
decreasing to 3.0%
Non-Medicare /
3.0% Medicare)
(7.50% Non-Medicare /
6.50% Medicare,
decreasing to 4.0%
Non-Medicare /
4.0% Medicare)
(8.50% Non-Medicare /
7.50% Medicare,
decreasing to 5.0%
Non-Medicare /
5.0% Medicare)
Net OPEB Liability 295$ 3,652$ 7,905$
5 Years
Net difference between projected and actual
earnings on OPEB plan investments
88
434
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
8. OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources Related to OPEB
As of June 30, 2020, the City recognized OPEB expense of $1,469,000. As of June
30, 2020, the City reported deferred outflows of resources related to OPEB from the
following sources:
The $1,959,000 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to contributions
subsequent to the June 30, 2019 measurement date will be recognized as a reduction
of the net OPEB liability during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Other amounts
reported as deferred outflows of resources related to OPEB will be recognized as
expense as follows (in thousands):
Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
of Resources of Resources
OPEB Contributions subsequent to the measurement date 1,959$ -$
Difference between expected and actual experience 1,218
Changes in Assumptions 2,898
Net difference between projected and actual earnings on
OPEB Plan Investments - 30
3,177$ 2,928$
Measurement Periods
Ended June 30,
2021 (217)$
2022 (215)
2023 (312)
2024 (353)
2025 (267)
Thereafter (346)
(1,710)$
Deferred
Outflows/ (Inflows)
of Resources
89
435
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
9. RISK MANAGEMENT
The City is exposed to various risks of losses related to torts; theft of, damage to and
destruction of assets; errors and omissions; injuries to employees; and natural
disasters. The City records the liability claims as expenditures in the Self Insurance
General Liability Internal Service Fund and the workers’ compensation claims in the
Self Insurance Workers’ Compensation Internal Service Fund.
BICEP was created in 1988 by a joint powers agreement between the City of
Huntington Beach and four other local entities including Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Ana,
and West Covina, for the purpose of providing joint insurance coverage and related risk
management services for member cities. BICEP allows member entities to finance a
claims payment pool for certain liability claims in excess of $1,000,000 to a maximum
coverage limit of $27,000,000 for claims incurred through June 30, 2015, and
$24,000,000 thereafter.
Effective July 1, 2019, the member agencies of BICEP agreed to dissolve the Joint
Powers Authority. BICEP continues to exist for the purpose of disposing of all claims,
the distribution of assets, and any other functions necessary to conclude the affairs of
BICEP as provided in the Bylaws of the Authority. Upon dissolution of BICEP, the City
purchased liability insurance in the open marketplace, which provides insurance for
claims costs exceeding the City’s self-insured retention of $1,000,000. The maximum
coverage limit is $30,000,000, which is inclusive of the self-insured retention. Claims
that exceed the maximum limit of liability are covered by the City’s Self-Insurance
General Liability Internal Service Fund.
There were no liability claims in the past four years that exceeded the coverage limit.
Liability Claims
Claims up to $1,000,000 are paid from the City’s Self Insurance General Liability
Internal Service Fund. Payments for claims from $1,000,000 to the maximum limit
discussed above are covered by the excess liability coverage purchased by the City.
Any claims exceeding the maximum limit are covered by the Self Insurance General
Liability Internal Service Fund. The liability for these claims is recorded as part of long-
term obligations in the Self Insurance General Liability Fund and government-wide
financial statements. Liabilities include amounts incurred, but not reported.
90
436
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
9. RISK MANAGEMENT (Continued)
Workers’ Compensation Claims
Workers’ compensation claims of up to $1,000,000 per claim are paid from the Self
Insured Workers’ Comp Internal Service Fund. Excess workers’ compensation
coverage is purchased through the CSAC/Prism-Excess Insurance Authority.
Payments for claims from $1,000,000 to statutory limits are covered by CSAC/Prism-
Excess Insurance Authority.
The Self Insurance Workers’ Comp Internal Service Fund has a $14.2 million deficit at
year-end at the 55 percent confidence level. The City has established plans to help
reduce the deficit in this fund. This will be accomplished by additional transfers from
the General Fund, Proprietary funds, and other governmental funds in which
employees are charged over the next nine years.
Claims activity and liabilities relating to the current and prior year are (in thousands):
Workers'
Compensation
General
Liability Total
Balance June 30, 2018 28,811$ 11,470$ 40,281$
Additions 2,674 1,479 4,153
Reductions (4,855) (4,553) (9,408)
Net Increase (Decrease)(2,181) (3,074) (5,255)
Balance June 30, 2019 26,630 8,396 35,026
Additions 9,758 3,310 13,068
Reductions (6,782) (4,157) (10,939)
Net Increase (Decrease)2,976 (847) 2,129
Balance June 30, 2020 29,606$ 7,549$ 37,155$
91
437
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
10. INTERFUND TRANSACTIONS
a. Advances to/from Other Funds
The amounts at year-end were (in thousands):
There is a $1,363,000 advance from the LMIHAF Capital Projects Fund to the
Redevelopment Agency Private Purpose Trust Fund as of June 30, 2020 for Main
Pier property acquisitions prior to the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency on
February 1, 2012.
Redevelopment
Agency Private
Purpose Trust
Advances from (Receivable):
Major Governmental Funds
LMIHAF Capital Projects 1,363$
Advances to
(Payable):
92
438
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
10. INTERFUND TRANSACTIONS (Continued)
b. Transfers In/Out
The amounts at year-end were (in thousands):
The following is a summary of the significant transfers:
$8,861,000 was transferred from the General Fund to Other Governmental
Funds for debt service payments of $4,611,000 and for infrastructure related
projects including road repairs, police facility repairs and enhancement,
equipment, and other capital improvement projects of $4,250,000.
$36,000 was transferred from the General Fund to the Grants Special Revenue
Fund for CBDG administration costs of $36,000 that were charged to the grant
fund in excess of the grant amount in prior fiscal years.
$51,000 was transferred from the General Fund to the Refuse Enterprise Fund
to fund the senior citizen rate reduction on refuse charges.
$405,000 was transferred from the LMIHAF Fund to Other Governmental Funds
for debt service payments.
$159,000 was transferred from the Grants Special Revenue Fund to the General
Fund for prior fiscal years CDBG administration costs that are eligible for grant
reimbursement.
$20,000 was transferred from the Other Governmental Funds to the Grants
Special Revenue Fund for prior fiscal year expenditures that are eligible for grant
reimbursement.
$515,000 was transferred from the Infrastructure Fund to the 2014A Bond
Project Fund to utilize the bond funds on eligible Police Headquarters
Modernization Project costs.
$13,000 was transferred from the Hazmat Service Enterprise Fund to the
General Fund to cover administrative and overhead expenditures.
Transfers In General Fund
Grants
Special
Revenue
LMIHAF
Capital
Projects
Other
Governmental
Funds
Total
Governmental
Funds
Hazmat
Service
Fund
Total
Transfers In
General Fund -$ 159$ -$ -$ 159$ 13$ 172$
Grants Special Revenue 36 - - - 36 - 36
Other Governmental Funds 8,861 20 405 515 9,801 - 9,801
Total Governmental Funds 8,897 179 405 515 9,996 13 10,009
Refuse Fund 51 - - - 51 - 51
Total Enterprise Funds 51 - - - 51 - 51
Total Transfers Out 8,948$ 179$ 405$ 515$ 10,047$ 13$ 10,060$
Transfers Out
93
439
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
11. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
Below is a schedule of changes in long-term governmental obligations for the year (in
thousands):
Governmental Activities:
June 30,
2019 Additions Retirements
June 30,
2020
Accrued
Interest
Due Within
One Year
Public Financing Authority:
2010(a) Lease Revenue Bonds 8,235$ -$ (825)$ 7,410$ 122$ 865$
2011(a) Lease Revenue Bonds 17,770 - (2,045) 15,725 205 1,060
2014(a) Lease Revenue Bonds 13,145 - (615) 12,530 145 650
Total Public Financing Authority 39,150 - (3,485) 35,665 472 2,575
Other Long-Term Obligations:
Compensated Absences 11,295 5,294 (3,956) 12,633 - 4,432
Claims Payable 35,026 13,068 (10,939) 37,155 - 8,902
Pollution Remediation 2,000 - - 2,000 - -
LED Lighting Phase I 656 - (110) 546 3 114
I-Bank CLEEN Loan 2,454 - (283) 2,171 21 289
CEC Loan 2,818 - (230) 2,588 - 261
Leases Payable 5,083 1,172 (1,014) 5,241 72 1,190
Total Other Long-Term Obligations 59,332 19,534 (16,532) 62,334 96 15,188
Total Long-Term Obligations -
Governmental Activities 98,482$ 19,534$ (20,017)$ 97,999$ 568$ 17,763$
94
440
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
11. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Continued)
a. Public Financing Authority
(1) 2010(a) Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds
Year of Issuance 2010
Type of Debt Lease Revenue Bonds
Original Principal Amount $14,745,000
Security Lease with City
Interest Rates 2.0% to 5.0%
Interest Payment Dates March 1st, September 1st
Principal Payment Dates September 1st
Purpose of Debt Defease 1997 Leasehold Revenue Bonds
(Construct Pier Plaza and Purchase 800
MHz System) and 2000 Lease Revenue
Bonds (Capital Improvements and
defeasance of Emerald Cove Certificates of
Participation)
Debt service requirements to maturity are (in thousands):
Year Ending
June 30 Principal Interest Total
2021 865$ 349$ 1,214$
2022 905 305 1,210
2023 550 268 818
2024 580 240 820
2025 605 210 815
2026-2030 3,305 560 3,865
2031 600 15 615
Total 7,410$ 1,947$ 9,357$
95
441
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
11. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Continued)
(2) 2011(a) Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds
Year of Issuance 2011
Type of Debt Lease Revenue Bonds
Original Principal Amount $36,275,000
Security Lease with City
Interest Rates 2.0% to 5.0%
Interest Payment Dates March 1st, September 1st
Principal Payment Dates September 1st
Purpose of Debt Defease 2001(a) Leasehold Revenue
Bonds (Construct Sports Complex and
South Beach Phase II Improvements) and
2001(b) Lease Revenue Bonds (Defease
Civic Improvement Corporation Certificates)
Debt service requirements to maturity are (in thousands):
Year Ending
June 30 Principal Interest Total
2021 1,060$ 607$ 1,667$
2022 1,095 564 1,659
2023 1,150 519 1,669
2024 1,185 482 1,667
2025 1,225 440 1,665
2026-2030 6,855 1,421 8,276
2031-2032 3,155 142 3,297
Total 15,725$ 4,175$ 19,900$
96
442
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
11. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Continued)
(3) 2014(a) Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds
Year of Issuance 2014
Type of Debt Lease Revenue Bonds
Original Principal Amount $15,295,000
Security Lease with City
Interest Rates 3.0% to 5.0%
Interest Payment Dates March 1st, September 1st
Principal Payment Dates September 1st
Purpose of Debt Finance the construction of a new Senior
Center
Debt service requirements to maturity are (in thousands):
b. Other Long-Term Obligations
(1) Compensated Absences
There is no repayment schedule to pay the compensated absences amount
of $12,633,000 relating to governmental operations. The General Fund
typically liquidates the vacation and sick leave liability.
Year Ending
June 30 Principal Interest Total
2021 650$ 431$ 1,081$
2022 665 411 1,076
2023 685 384 1,069
2024 720 352 1,072
2025 750 319 1,069
2026-2030 4,175 1,196 5,371
2031-2035 4,885 469 5,354
Total 12,530$ 3,562$ 16,092$
97
443
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
11. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Continued)
(2) Claims Payable
There is no repayment schedule for the claims payable for governmental
activities of $37,155,000 described in Note 9. The City pays the claims upon
final settlement. The General Fund typically liquidates the claims payable
liability.
(3) Pollution Remediation
The City plans to remediate hazardous materials contamination of land
located within Huntington Central Park used as a gun range facility prior to
its close in 1997. The City is voluntarily planning to remediate the site in
order to use the area for park purposes. The cost of the gun range
remediation is estimated to be $2,000,000 and is reported as a long-term
liability in the government-wide financial statements. The liability was
measured by estimating a reasonable range of potential outlays and
multiplying those outlays by their probability of occurring.
98
444
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
11. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Continued)
(4) LED Lighting Phase I
Year of Issuance 2016
Type of Debt Leaseback from Capital One
Public Funding, LLC
Principal Amount Original $1,062,924
Security Loan Agreement with Capital One
Public Funding, LLC
Interest Rates Original 2.32%
Interest Payment Dates February 1st and August 1st
Principal Payment Dates August 1st
Purpose of Debt To purchase and upgrade street,
area and pole lighting to energy
efficient LED light sources
Debt service requirements to maturity are (in thousands):
Year Ending
June 30 Principal Interest Total
2021 114$ 18$ 132$
2022 119 14 133
2023 122 10 132
2024 126 5 131
2025 65 1 66
Total 546$ 48$ 594$
99
445
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
11. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Continued)
(5) I-Bank CLEEN Loan
Year of Issuance 2016
Type of Debt CLEEN Loan from the California
Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank (I-Bank)
Principal Amount Original $3,000,000
Security Edwards Fire Station
Interest Rates Original 2.32%
Interest Payment Dates February 1st and August 1st
Principal Payment Dates August 1st
Purpose of Debt To purchase and upgrade street
pole lighting to energy efficient
LED light sources
Debt service requirements to maturity are (in thousands):
Year Ending
June 30 Principal Interest Total
2021 289$ 47$ 336$
2022 296 40 336
2023 303 33 336
2024 310 26 336
2025 317 19 336
2026-2027 656 15 671
Total 2,171$ 180$ 2,351$
100
446
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
11. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Continued)
(6) California Energy Commission (CEC) Loan
Year of Issuance 2016
Type of Debt Loan from the California Energy
Commission (CEC)
Principal Amount Original $3,000,000
Security Loan Agreement with CEC
Interest Rates Original 1.00%
Interest Payment Dates June 22nd and December 22nd
Principal Payment Dates June 22nd and December 22nd
Purpose of Debt To upgrade street pole lighting to
energy efficient LED light sources
Debt service requirements to maturity are (in thousands):
Year Ending
June 30 Principal Interest Total
2021 261$ 25$ 286$
2022 264 22 286
2023 266 20 286
2024 269 17 286
2025 272 14 286
2026-2030 1,256 32 1,288
Total 2,588$ 130$ 2,718$
101
447
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
11. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Continued)
(7) Leases Payable
Year of Issuance 2016
Type of Debt Capital Leases
Principal Amount Various
Security Master Lease Agreement
Interest Rates 1.54% and 1.71%
Interest Payment Dates Semi-Annually
Principal Payment Dates Semi-Annually
Purpose of Debt Equipment Financing
In December 2019, a new seven-year lease agreement was approved by City
Council in the amount of $1,172,59 to finance the replacement of a fire engine and
ambulance.
Debt service requirements to maturity are (in thousands):
Year Ending
June 30 Principal Interest Total
2021 1,190 104 1,294
2022 1,066 81 1,147
2023 1,087 61 1,148
2024 1,109 38 1,147
2025 435 8 443
2026-2027 354 12 366
Total 5,241$ 304$ 5,545$
102
448
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
11. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Continued)
c. Long-Term Obligations – Business-Type Activities
Below is a schedule of the long-term obligations of business-type activities (in
thousands):
(1) Compensated Absences
There is no repayment schedule for the compensated absences amount of
$1,615,000 relating to business-type activities. The balance for the
outstanding business-type compensated absences is predominately related
to the Water and Sewer funds.
d. Long-Term Conduit Debt Obligations
Below is a schedule of the conduit debt obligations for which the City is not liable in
any manner (in thousands):
June 30,
2019 Additions Retirements
June 30,
2020
Due Within
One Year
Compensated Absences 1,416$ 590$ (391)$ 1,615$ 440$
Total Long-Term Obligations -
Business-Type Activities 1,416$ 590$ (391)$ 1,615$ 440$
Long-Term Obligations - Business-Type
Activities:
June 30,
2019 Additions Retirements
June 30,
2020
Community Facilities District No. 1990-1
Special Tax Refunding Bonds 330$ -$ (160)$ 170$
Community Facilities District No. 2000-1
2013 Special Tax Refunding Bonds 10,275 - (600) 9,675
Community Facilities District No. 2002-1
Special Assessment Tax Bonds 4,090 - (145) 3,945
Community Facilities District No. 2003-1
2013 Special Tax Refunding Bonds 17,235 - (820) 16,415
Total Community Facilities Districts 31,930 - (1,725) 30,205
Residential Redevelopment Bonds 2,900 - - 2,900
Total Obligations Not Recorded in
Financial Statements 34,830$ -$ (1,725)$ 33,105$
Community Facilities Districts:
103
449
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
11. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Continued)
(1) Residential Development Bonds
The City is involved in various bond issues where the City or Redevelopment
Agency issued bonds to assist in the financing of residential developments.
A trustee holds all funds and payment cannot be made from any other source
than the mortgages received.
These bond issues are (in thousands):
12. CAPITAL ASSETS
a. Changes in Capital Assets
Capital asset activity for the year was (in thousands):
Governmental Activities
June 30,
2019 Additions Dispositions
June 30,
2020
Capital Assets, Not Depreciated:
Land 362,534$ -$ (465)$ 362,069$
Construction in Progress 7,631 2,423 (2,539) 7,515
Total Capital Assets -Not Depreciated 370,165 2,423 (3,004) 369,584
Capital Assets Being Depreciated
Buildings 208,771 5,250 (2,743) 211,278
Machinery and Equipment 64,038 3,335 (370) 67,003
Infrastructure 419,321 15,552 (801) 434,072
Total Capital Assets Being Depreciated 692,130 24,137 (3,914) 712,353
Less Accumulated Depreciation:
Buildings (80,143) (4,447) 91 (84,499)
Machinery and Equipment (50,771) (2,640) 370 (53,041)
Infrastructure (222,912) (7,527) 801 (229,638)
Total Accumulated Depreciation (353,826) (14,614) 1,262 (367,178)
Total Depreciated - Net 338,304 9,523 (2,652) 345,175
Total Capital Assets 1,062,295 26,560 (6,918) 1,081,937
Total Accumulated Depreciation (353,826) (14,614) 1,262 (367,178)
Capital Assets of Governmental Activities - Net 708,469$ 11,946$ (5,656)$ 714,759$
Bond Issue
Outstanding
Year-end
Original Issue
Amount
Five Points Senior Project Multi-Family
Housing Revenue Bonds - Series A - 1991 $ 2,900 $ 9,500
104
450
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
12. CAPITAL ASSETS (Continued)
b. Depreciation Expense
Depreciation in governmental activities was charged to the following
functions/programs in the Statement of Activities (in thousands):
Business-Type Activities:
June 30,
2019 Additions Dispositions
June 30,
2020
Capital Assets, Not Depreciated:
Land 3,907$ -$ -$ 3,907$
Construction in Progress 5,701 236 (5,495) 442
Total Capital Assets -Not Depreciated 9,608 236 (5,495) 4,349
Capital Assets Being Depreciated
Buildings 92,567 7,515 - 100,082
Machinery and Equipment 20,313 344 - 20,657
Infrastructure 145,671 506 (216) 145,961
Total Capital Assets Being Depreciated 258,551 8,365 (216) 266,700
Less Accumulated Depreciation:
Buildings (29,211) (2,512) - (31,723)
Machinery and Equipment (12,537) (1,095) - (13,632)
Infrastructure (80,715) (2,410) 216 (82,909)
Total Accumulated Depreciation (122,463) (6,017) 216 (128,264)
Total Depreciated - Net 136,088 2,348 - 138,436
Total Capital Assets 268,159 8,601 (5,711) 271,049
Total Accumulated Depreciation (122,463) (6,017) 216 (128,264)
Capital Assets of Business Activities - Net 145,696$ 2,584$ (5,495)$ 142,785$
Department:
City Manager 21$
Finance 27
Community Development 76
Fire 199
Information Services 6
Police 252
Community Services 2,032
Library Services 295
Public Works 11,188
Internal Service Fund depreciation charged to functions 518
Total 14,614$
105
451
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
12. CAPITAL ASSETS (Continued)
Depreciation in business-type activities was charged to the following
functions/programs in the Statement of Activities (in thousands):
13. INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES
The City participates in a firefighter training center called Central Net Operations
Authority (CNOA) through a joint powers agreement with the City of Fountain Valley.
The City of Huntington Beach records 76.00% of CNOA net assets as Joint Venture
Investments.
In July 2019, the City formally withdrew its membership from PCTA, a Joint Powers
Authority that manages the cable television and video provider franchising. The City
started collecting 100% of the franchise and PEG fees generated from the
Huntington Beach cable subscribers directly from the cable providers in fiscal year
2019-2020. The collected PEG fees are deposited into a restricted fund called “Surf
City 3” and will be used to fund the City’s own cable channel operations and
programming costs.
14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
The City has entered into a housing loan and equity sharing agreement in the
principal sum of $1,510,000 with City Manager Oliver Chi in October 2019 to use
as funding for the purchase of a home within the City. The property is held as
security for repayment of the loan until it is paid, and will remain subject to the
provisions of the loan agreement until sold. When or if the property is sold, the City
will receive 50% of the increase in the value of the home. This housing loan and
equity sharing agreement has a term of thirty (30) years. The balance as of the
loan as of June 30, 2020 is $1,490,685.
Fund:
Water 3,910$
Sewer Service 2,086
Refuse 21
Total 6,017$
106
452
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
15. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TRUST FOR ASSETS OF THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
a. General Discussion
On December 29, 2011, the California Supreme Court upheld ABX1 26 that provided
for the dissolution of all redevelopment agencies in the State of California. This action
impacted the reporting entity of the City of Huntington Beach that previously had
reported a redevelopment agency within the reporting entity of the City as a blended
component unit.
ABX1 26 provides that upon dissolution of a redevelopment agency, either the city or
another unit of local government will agree to serve as the “successor agency” to hold
the assets until they are distributed to other units of state and local government. On
January 9, 2012, the City Council elected to become the Successor Agency for the
former Redevelopment Agency in accordance with ABX1 26 as part of City resolution
number 2012-01.
After enactment of the law, effective June 28, 2011, redevelopment agencies in the
State of California generally cannot enter into new projects, obligations or
commitments. Subject to the control of a newly established oversight board, remaining
assets can only be used to pay enforceable obligations in existence at the date of
dissolution (including the completion of any unfinished projects that were subject to
legally enforceable contractual commitments).
In future fiscal years, successor agencies will only be allocated revenue in the amount
that is necessary to pay the estimated annual installment payments on enforceable
obligations of the former redevelopment agency until all enforceable obligations of the
prior redevelopment agency have been paid in full and all assets have been liquidated.
ABX1 26 directs the State Controller of the State of California to review the propriety
of any transfers of assets between redevelopment agencies and other public bodies
that occurred after January 1, 2011. If the public body that received such transfers is
not contractually committed to a third party for the expenditure or encumbrance of
those assets, the State Controller is required to order the available assets to be
transferred to the public body designated as of successor agency by ABX1 26.
107
453
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
15. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TRUST FOR ASSETS OF THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(Continued)
a. Long-Term Debt
Below is a schedule of changes in long-term obligations of the Successor Agency for
the year (in thousands):
Successor Agency:
June 30,
2019 Additions Retirements
June 30,
2020
Accrued
Interest
Due Within
One Year
Bonds Payable
1999 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds 2,560$ -$ (625)$ 1,935$ 40$ 365$
2002 Tax Allocation Bonds 5,585 - (1,370) 4,215 88 800
Total Bonds Payable 8,145 - (1,995) 6,150 128 1,165
Other Long-Term Obligations
Mayer DDA 2,409 - (555) 1,854 30 554
Bella Terra OPA (Parking)7,622 - (1,294) 6,328 - 1,296
Bella Terra AHA (Phase II)14,196 - (643) 13,553 - 643
CIM DDA (Parking & Infrastructure)5,836 - (269) 5,567 292 288
CIM DDA (Additional Parking)376 - (12) 364 27 13
Section 108 Loan RDA 520 - (520) - - -
Compensated Absences 48 (48) - - -
Total Other Long-Term Obligations 31,007 - (3,341) 27,666 349 2,794
Total Long-Term Obligations 39,152$ -$ (5,336)$ 33,816$ 477$ 3,959$
108
454
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
15. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TRUST FOR ASSETS OF THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(Continued)
(1) 1999 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds
Year of Issuance 1999
Type of Debt Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds
Original Principal Amount $10,835,000
Security Tax Increment
Interest Rates 3.00% to 5.05%
Interest Payment Dates February 1st and August 1st
Principal Payment Dates August 1st
Purpose of Debt Prepay Agency’s 1992 Loans to
Public Financing Authority
Debt service requirements to maturity are (in thousands):
Year Ending
June 30 Principal Interest Total
2021 365$ 88$ 453$
2022 380 69 449
2023 405 49 454
2024 425 29 454
2025 360 9 369
Total 1,935$ 244$ 2,179$
109
455
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
15. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TRUST FOR ASSETS OF THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(Continued)
(2) 2002 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds
Year of Issuance 2002
Type of Debt Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds
Original Principal Amount $20,900,000
Security Tax Increment
Interest Rates 2.00% to 5.00%
Interest Payment Dates February 1st and August 1st
Principal Payment Dates August 1st
Purpose of Debt Prepay Agency’s 1992 Loans to
Public Financing Authority and
fully defease 1992 Public
Financing Authority bonds
Debt service requirements to maturity are (in thousands):
Pledged Revenues
The Successor Agency will repay a total of $6,924,000, principal and interest,
for the outstanding 1999 and 2002 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds as of
June 30, 2020 from semi-annual Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund
(RPTTF) revenue allocations.
The 1999 and 2002 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds are not a debt of the
City of Huntington Beach, the State of California, nor any of its political
subdivisions, and neither the City, the State nor any of its political subdivision
is liable therefore, not in any event shall the bonds be payable out of funds
or properties other than those of the Redevelopment Agency as set forth in
the bond indenture.
Year Ending
June 30 Principal Interest Total
2021 800$ 191$ 991$
2022 840 150 990
2023 875 107 982
2024 920 62 982
2025 780 20 800
Total 4,215$ 530$ 4,745$
110
456
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
15. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TRUST FOR ASSETS OF THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(Continued)
(3) Mayer Disposition and Development Agreement
In fiscal year 1996-97, the Agency entered into a disposition and
development agreement (DDA) with Robert Mayer Corporation (Corporation)
concerning additional development adjacent to the Waterfront Hotel. Under
the agreement, the Corporation would advance payments for the project
costs with the Agency reimbursing up to $16,750,000 of the costs. As of
year-end, the Successor Agency obligation under the agreement amounted
to $1,854,000. Project-generated revenues as available will repay these
amounts over the time needed to fully amortize the advance. The interest
rate of this obligation is 6.32%. The DDA has been approved as an
enforceable obligation by the DOF.
(4) Bella Terra Parking Structure
In fiscal year 2005-06, the Agency entered into an owner participation
agreement with Bella Terra Associates, LLC (formerly Huntington Center
Associates, LLC). Under the agreement, the Corporation would construct
various public improvements, including a parking structure, which would then
be deeded to the City. The Agency would reimburse $15,000,000 of the
costs of the public improvements. As of year-end, the Successor Agency
obligation under the agreement amounted to $6,327,000. Project-generated
revenues as available will repay these amounts over the time needed to fully
amortize the advance. The interest rate of this obligation is 6.94%. The
agreement has been approved as an enforceable obligation by the DOF.
(5) Bella Terra Phase II
In fiscal year 2010-11, the Agency entered into an affordable housing
agreement with BTDJM Phase II Associates (DJM). The agreement would
facilitate the construction of a 467 unit mixed use project, including 43
moderate units and 28 very low units. Under the terms of the agreement,
the Agency would reimburse DJM for the construction of the affordable units
up to $17,000,000. DJM has transferred the site to UDR, and as of year-end,
the Successor Agency obligation under the agreement amounted to
$13,553,000. Reimbursement of the affordable units will be based upon the
site-generated tax increment for the mixed use project as well as the 20%
housing fund from the site-generated Bella Terra I. The interest rate of this
obligation is 4.00%. The agreement has been approved as an enforceable
obligation by the DOF.
111
457
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
15. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TRUST FOR ASSETS OF THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(Continued)
(6) CIM/Huntington Disposition and Development Agreement – Strand
Parking Structure and Infrastructure
Year of Issuance 2009
Type of Debt Loan from CIM Group, LLC
Original Principal Amount $7,900,000
Security Tax Increment
Interest Rates 7.0%
Interest Payment Dates September 30th
Principal Payment Dates September 30th
Purpose of Debt Strand Parking Structure and
Infrastructure
As of year-end, the Successor Agency obligation under the agreement
amounted to $5,567,000. Repayment shall be made solely from
Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) revenues received by the
Huntington Beach Redevelopment Successor Agency Private Purpose Trust
Fund in the amounts included in the Oversight Board approved Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) to the County Auditor Controller
(CAC) and the Department of Finance (DOF). The DDA has been approved
as an enforceable obligation by the DOF.
112
458
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
15. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TRUST FOR ASSETS OF THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(Continued)
(7) CIM/Huntington Disposition and Development Agreement – Additional
Strand Parking
Year of Issuance 2009
Type of Debt Loan from CIM Group, LLC
Original Principal Amount $950,000
Security Tax Increment
Interest Rates 10.0%
Interest Payment Dates September 30th
Principal Payment Dates September 30th
Purpose of Debt Additional Strand Parking
Structure and Infrastructure
As of year-end, the Successor Agency obligation under the agreement
amounted to $364,000. Repayment shall be made solely from
Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) revenues received by the
Huntington Beach Redevelopment Successor Agency Private Purpose Trust
Fund in the amounts included in the Oversight Board approved Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) to the County Auditor Controller
(CAC) and the Department of Finance (DOF). The DDA has been approved
as an enforceable obligation by the DOF.
113
459
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
15. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TRUST FOR ASSETS OF THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(Continued)
b. Advances from the City Housing Fund
The Successor Agency has recorded advances from the City Housing Fund totaling
$1,363,000 from the Low-Income Housing Fund to the Redevelopment Agency
Capital Projects Fund for Main Pier property acquisitions.
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
a. Legal Actions
There are legal actions pending against the City resulting from normal operations.
In the opinion of management and the City Attorney, the financial resolution of these
actions should not have a significant impact on these financial statements.
b. Sales Tax Sharing Agreements
City Council has agreed to provide sales tax rebates to various companies, based
upon various factors such as increased job-base or new sales tax to the City. The
sales tax rebates serve to attract and retain various companies in the City of
Huntington Beach. The City of Huntington Beach has four sales tax sharing
agreements that extend until 2020, 2024, 2033, and 2038. Sales tax rebates totaled
$689,230 for the year ended June 30, 2020. Sales tax sharing agreements include
an agreement with Surf City Auto Group II, Inc. wherein the sales tax sharing is a
50%/50% Auto Group/City split with base sales of $1,681,797 (Jeep sales for 2016)
and increases by 1% each year. The other sales tax sharing agreements are with
Pinnacle Petroleum through 2024, with base sales of $100,000, McKenna Subaru
Huntington Beach through 2033 with a 45%/55% McKenna/City split with base
sales of $150,800, and ACS (Applied Computer Solutions) with a rebate percentage
of 25% of the annual sales tax increment above the base sales of $200,000. If the
annual sales tax revenue net of base sales exceeds $600,000, the rebate
percentage will increase to 30% with a total not to exceed rebate amount of
$200,000 annually. The agreement with ACS ended on June 30, 2020.
114
460
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
c. Cooperation and Owner Participation Agreements
On September 2, 2003, the Redevelopment Agency Approved a Cooperation
Agreement Regarding Capital Improvements in the Southeast Coastal
Redevelopment Project with the City. This agreement commits the Redevelopment
Agency to reimburse the City for a number of capital improvement projects to be
undertaken as part of the Five Year Capital Improvement Program in the Southeast
Redevelopment project area starting in FY 2003/04 as they are undertaken. The
Successor Agency received its Finding of Completion notice from the Department
of Finance on May 13, 2014. The Oversight Board (to the Successor Agency) have
approved and reauthorization of the loans between the City and former
Redevelopment Agency in FY 16/17. The State Department of Finance has denied
the validity of the loans and the City has filed suit against the State.
d. Redevelopment Successor Agency Debt to City
The City has advanced money to the Redevelopment Agency for major capital
improvements, economic development projects, and operations. In January 2011,
the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board approved a revised
Cooperation Agreement, which included a Promissory Note that memorialized
indebtedness previously incurred by the Agency and owed to the City from a series
of loans made from the City to the Agency from 1982 to present. The City and
Successor Agency have not recorded the advances in the accompanying financial
statements due to uncertainties related to Health and Safety Code Section 34191.4,
which establishes certain restrictions and limitations on the repayment of city-
agency loans. In accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 34191.4(b)(3),
all other loans between the city and former Redevelopment Agency will begin to be
repaid, at a 3% interest rate, as determined by SB 107 upon approval of the
Oversight Board and the Department of Finance. The Oversight Board (to the
Successor Agency) have approved and reauthorization of the loans between the
City and former Redevelopment Agency in FY 16/17. The State Department of
Finance has denied the validity of the loans and the City has filed suit against the
State. Below is a schedule of the activity for the year (in thousands):
115
461
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
d. Redevelopment Successor Agency Debt to City (Continued)
e. Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund Debt to City
In May 2009, a Promissory Note was issued by the Redevelopment Agency to the
City to pay for outstanding bonded debt related to the Emerald Cove Housing
Project. The note is secured by a pledge of Set-Aside Funds. Based on the
Promissory Note, the interest rate for the loan is 0% and the loan is scheduled to
be repaid by 2021. The City has not recorded the advances in the accompanying
financial statements due to uncertainties surrounding ABX1 26 and Assembly Bill
1484 and related litigation (see note 16f). Below is a schedule of the activity for the
year (in thousands):
June 30,
2019 Additions Reductions
June 30,
2020
General Fund
Direct Advances 2,312$ -$ -$ 2,312$
Indirect Advances 6,567 - - 6,567
Land Sales 32,833 - - 32,833
Interest 29,023 1,457 - 30,480
Total General Fund 70,735 1,457 - 72,192
Sewer Fund
Direct Advances 292 6 - 298
Deferred Development Fees 182 4 - 186
Total Sewer Fund 474 10 - 484
Drainage Fund
Direct Advances 706 14 - 720
Deferred Development Fees 195 4 - 199
Total Drainage Fund 901 18 - 919
Park Acquisition and Development Fund
Direct Advances 5,807 120 - 5,927
Deferred Development Fees 431 9 - 440
Total Park Acquisition and Development Fund 6,238 129 - 6,367
Water Fund
Direct Advances 4,371 90 - 4,461
Total Water Fund 4,371 90 - 4,461
Total All Funds 82,719$ 1,704$ -$ 84,423$
June 30,
2019 Additions Reductions
June 30,
2020
General Fund
Emerald Cove 3,245$ -$ -$ 3,245$
116
462
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
f. Successor Agency Litigation
Until 2012, the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency existed and received
property tax increment from property within the “City Redevelopment Project Area.”
In 2012, the State Legislature dissolved all redevelopment agencies, and all tax
increment was returned to the County for payment to other taxing entities. The only
exception was that tax increment would continue to be paid to the Successor
Agency to the City Redevelopment Agency to pay any pre-dissolution, legally
binding obligations established prior to the dissolution of the agencies. Further, the
City transferred the former Redevelopment Agency’s housing obligations to the
Huntington Beach Housing Authority pursuant to Health and Safety Code section
34176.
The Successor Agency contended that its payments to retire the former
Redevelopment Agency’s portion of the 2010 Lease Revenue Bonds used to
finance the Emerald Cove low income housing project were such an obligation. The
annual payment on these bonds is approximately $400,000 a year. The amount
that the City contends to be due to pay the former Redevelopment Agency’s share
of the bonds is $3,245,000.
The Successor Agency also contended that the 2012 Pacific City Development
Agreement was a pre-dissolution, legally binding obligation. Pacific City is a
development project that was conditioned on providing 77 affordable housing units,
of which the Successor Agency now was obliged to construct 26 units off-site, at a
cost of $6,500,000. This would not be a City General Fund obligation.
The State Department of Finance rejected the City’s “Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule” (“ROPS”) to establish these two obligations as entitled to be
funded through tax increment. In response, the City sued the Department of
Finance.
All post-redevelopment matters are being heard in Sacramento before a select
panel of judges. On January 29, 2014, the Superior Court held that the Emerald
Cove Bonds and the Pacific City housing were not preexisting Authority obligations
payable with tax increment. The Successor Agency appealed the judgment. The
appellate decision was received in 2018 and the Successor Agency lost the appeal.
The Housing Authority is reviewing options on meeting the affordable housing
requirements for Pacific City with other projects. The City itself does not require a
reserve for either case.
117
463
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
f. Successor Agency Litigation (continued)
In addition, as stated above in section (c) and (d), the City of Huntington Beach has
filed suit against the State of California regarding the Department of Finance’s
denial of loans which were between the Redevelopment Agency and the City of
Huntington Beach.
17. OTHER INFORMATION
a. Fund and Accumulated Deficits
The following funds have total fund deficits at year-end (in thousands):
The fund deficit in the Refuse Fund is due to fees and charges below the costs to
provide services and the implementation of GASB Nos. 68 and 75 that require the
net pension liability and net other postemployment benefits liability to be reported
on the face of the financial statement. The Self Insurance Workers’ Comp fund has
a deficit due to increases in statutory benefits related to workers’ comp claims, rising
healthcare costs, and the implementation of GASB Nos. 68 and 75.
The City has established plans to reduce and eliminate the deficits in these funds.
The City has increased refuse rates to address the deficit in the Refuse Fund.
Additional transfers will be made over the next ten to twenty years from the General
Fund, Proprietary funds, and other governmental funds to address the deficit in the
Self Insurance Workers’ Comp Internal Service Fund.
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
a. Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Refunding
Bonds
Staff regularly monitors the market for municipal securities and determined that in
will be economically beneficial to refinance its existing callable bonds in 2020. On
July 2020, the City Council approved the refunding of the Huntington Beach Public
Financing Authority's outstanding 2010 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A
($7,410,000) and 2011 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A ($15,725,000)
in an amount not to exceed $21,000,000. On July 29, 2020, the Tax-Exempt Lease
Enterprise Funds:
Refuse Fund 83$
Internal Service Fund:
Self Insurance Workers' Comp 14,180
118
464
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Continued)
Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2020 Series A and Taxable Lease Lease Revenue
Refunding Bonds, 2020 Series B were issued in principal amounts of $4,835,000
and $14,440,000, respectively. Through this refunding, the General Fund debt
service expenditures will be reduced by over $900,000 in the first two years and an
average annual savings of $390,000 will be realized thereafter through 2032.
b. Pension Obligation Bonds
On November 18, 2019, the City Council approved a resolution providing for the
possible issuance of taxable Pension Obligation Bonds to refund all or a portion of
the City’s CalPERS unfunded accrued liability, totaling $436.2 million as of the June
30, 2018 actuarial valuation. On November 21, 2019, the City submitted the
necessary documents to the Orange County Superior Court to begin the judicial
validation process, which was finalized on May 18, 2020. The resolution also
approves a not-to-exceed bond amount with the following conditions: (a) an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed the City’s unfunded accrued actuarial
liability under the PERS Contract pursuant to the Retirement Law as of the date of
issuance of the Initial Series of Bonds (as determined by PERS), plus the
underwriter’s discount on the Initial Series of Bonds, plus any original issue discount
on the Initial Series of Bonds, plus the costs of issuance of the Initial Series of
Bonds, (b) the true interest cost to the City on the Initial Series of Bonds shall not
exceed 5.00%, and (c) the Initial Series of Bonds shall mature not later June 30,
2044 (the current PERS final amortization of the City’s unfunded accrued actuarial
liability as set forth in the Actuarial Reports).
c. Infectious Disease Outbreak – COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a respiratory disease
caused by a new strain of coronavirus, has been characterized as a pandemic by
the World Health Organization and the effects of the outbreak and governmental
actions responsive to it are altering the behavior of businesses and consumers in a
manner that is having significant impacts on global and local economies. In
addition, financial markets in the United States and globally have seen significant
declines and experienced significant volatility attributed to COVID-19 concerns.
Potential impacts to the City associated with the COVID-19 outbreak include, but
are not limited to, increasing costs and challenges to maintain a safe community,
cancellation of public events, and disruption of the regional and local economy with
corresponding decreases in the City’s revenues.
The COVID-19 outbreak is ongoing, and the duration and severity of the outbreak
and the economic and other actions that may be taken by governmental authorities
to contain the outbreak or to treat its impact are uncertain. The ultimate impact of
COVID-19 on the operations and finances of the City is unknown. The City
119
465
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Continued)
implemented various cost containment measures during the year and amended its
Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget, which includes consideration of the effect of the
COVID-19 outbreak and an anticipated recession.
The City continues to actively monitor the regional and local economy so that any
further financial impacts can be anticipated and disruption to services can be
avoided.
d. CARES Act Funding
In May 2020, the State of California (State) received CARES Act funding, including
Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) from the U.S. Treasury Office. The State
developed a plan to pass through a portion of the CRF assistance to cities and
counties within California. The City will be receiving $2,485,243 of CRF assistance
during fiscal year 2020/21, for eligible expenditures incurred beginning March 1,
2020 through December 31, 2020. The State did not make the appropriations of
the CRF funds available to recipients until after July 1, 2020, therefore, the City will
recognize the CRF revenue in fiscal year 2020-21.
120
466
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
121
467
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
122
468
7+,63$*(,17(17,21$//</()7%/$1.
123
469
City of Huntington Beach
Notes to Required Supplementary Information
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
Budgetary Information
The City Council must annually adopt a budget by June 30 of the prior fiscal year. The budgeted
expenditures become the appropriations to the various departments. The budget includes estimates
for revenue that, along with the appropriations, compute the budgetary fund balance. The
appropriated budget covers substantially all governmental fund expenditures with the exception of
capital improvement projects (capital projects funds) carried forward from prior years, which
constitute a legally authorized non-appropriated budget. The City Council may amend the budget at
any time. The City Manager may transfer funds from between object purposes (personal services,
operating expenditures, or capital outlay expenditures) within the same department without changing
the total departmental budget. Department heads, with the Chief Financial Officer’s approval, may
transfer funds from like object categories of the same department. The City Council must approve
any changes to departmental budgets. Expenditures may not exceed appropriations at the
departmental level. All unused appropriations lapse at year-end. During the year the City Council
made several supplemental appropriations which included carryovers of prior year encumbrances
all of which were within available fund balance and estimated revenue amounts.
The City Council adopts governmental fund budgets consistent with generally accepted principles
as legally required. There are no significant non-budgeted financial activities. Revenues for special
revenue funds are budgeted by entitlements, grants and estimates of future development and
economic growth. Expenditures and transfers are budgeted based upon available financial
resources.
On or before February 28th of each year, each department submits data to the City Manager for
budget preparation. Staff prepares the budget by fund, function, and activity. The budget includes
information on past years, current year estimates and requested appropriations for the next fiscal
year. Before May 1st, the City Council receives the proposed budget. The City Council holds public
hearings and may amend the budget by a majority vote. Changes to the budget must be within the
available revenues and reserves.
These financial schedules show budgetary data for the General and Special Revenue. The original
budget, revised budget, actual expenditures, and variance amounts are shown.
The City uses an encumbrance system as an aid in controlling expenditures. When the City issues
a purchase order for goods or services, it records an encumbrance until the vendor delivers the
goods or performs the service. At year-end, the City reports all outstanding encumbrances as
restricted, committed, or assigned fund balance in governmental fund types. The City reappropriates
these encumbrances into the new fiscal year.
The following pages present schedules of budget to actual comparison of the General and Grant
Special Revenue Fund’s Revenues, and Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance (in thousands).
124
470
REVENUES Original Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Property Taxes 89,732$ 87,497$ 87,497$ $ -
Sales Taxes 41,203 41,063 41,063 -
Utility Taxes 17,906 18,149 18,149 -
Other Taxes 20,926 17,489 17,499 10
Licenses and Permits 7,858 8,418 8,368 (50)
Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties 4,519 3,403 3,403 -
Use of Money and Property 17,272 17,148 17,510 362
Intergovernmental 3,074 3,591 4,102 511
Charges for Current Service 27,132 26,263 25,501 (762)
Other 1,460 2,854 2,395 (459)
Total Revenues 231,082 225,875 225,487 (388)
EXPENDITURES
Current:
City Council 454 436 394 42
City Manager 3,872 4,070 4,045 25
City Treasurer 260 298 297 1
City Attorney 2,811 2,906 2,898 8
City Clerk 926 917 874 43
Finance 6,481 6,591 6,174 417
Community Development 9,600 9,971 9,184 787
Fire 52,623 55,030 55,030 -
Information Services 7,766 8,010 7,812 198
Police 84,506 85,993 85,993 -
Community Services 9,930 9,119 9,064 55
Library Services 4,930 5,611 4,752 859
Public Works 27,838 28,009 27,264 745
Debt Service:
Principal 1,078 1,806 1,637 169
Interest 195 271 218 53
Total Expenditures 213,270 219,038 215,636 3,402
Excess of Revenues
Over Expenditures 17,812 6,837 9,851 3,014
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers In 1,514 1,690 172 (1,518)
Transfers Out (19,190) (8,948) (8,948) -
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (17,676) (7,258) (8,776) (1,518)
Net Change In Fund Balances 136 (421) 1,075 1,496
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 79,013 79,013 79,013 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 79,149$ 78,592$ 80,088$ 1,496$
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
General Fund
125
471
REVENUES Original Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property 100$ 100$ 2,508$ 2,408$
Intergovernmental 2,672 13,087 5,292 (7,795)
Other - - 989 989
Total Revenues 2,772 13,187 8,789 (4,398)
EXPENDITURES
Current:
City Manager 16 5,744 11 5,733
City Clerk - 12 12 -
Finance - 5 5 -
Community Development 1,512 3,896 1,859 2,037
Fire - 2,452 1,447 1,005
Information Systems - 198 105 93
Police 724 3,051 1,689 1,362
Community Services 286 856 809 47
Library Services 66 344 290 54
Public Works 696 9,579 3,927 5,652
Debt Service:
Principal 221 221 - 221
Interest 5 - - -
Total Expenditures 3,526 26,358 10,154 16,204
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over (Under)
Expenditures (754) (13,171) (1,365) 11,806
OTHER FINANCING USES
Transfers In - 36 36 -
Transfers Out - (179) (179) -
Total Other Financing Uses - (143) (143) -
Net Change In Fund Balances (754) (13,314) (1,508) 11,806
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 6,069 6,069 6,069 -
Fund Balance - End Of Year 5,315$ (7,245)$ 4,561$ 11,806$
(In Thousands)
Grants Special Revenue
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
126
472
City of Huntington Beach
Required Supplementary Information
Schedule of Changes in the Net Pension Liability and Related Ratios During the Measurement Period
(in Thousands)
Measurement Period 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
Total Pension Liability
Service cost 8,327$ 8,314$ 8,084$ 7,436$ 7,102$ 7,263$
Interest on total pension liability 40,150 38,769 37,749 37,194 35,653 34,412
Differences between expected and actual experience (183) (2,042) (9,148) 1,072 (2,900) -
Changes in assumptions - (3,634) 30,762 - (8,565) -
Benefit payments, including refunds of employee contributions (28,508) (26,685) (25,312) (24,316) (23,377) (22,444)
Net change in total pension liability 19,786 14,722 42,135 21,386 7,913 19,231
Total pension liability - beginning 571,812 557,090 514,955 493,569 485,656 466,425
Total pension liability - ending (a)591,598$ 571,812$ 557,090$ 514,955$ 493,569$ 485,656$
Plan Fiduciary Net Position
Contributions - employer 14,816$ 13,495$ 12,316$ 10,982$ 9,747$ 9,066$
Contributions - employee 3,779 3,649 3,869 3,736 3,790 3,909
Investment income 27,288 32,963 40,328 1,856 8,230 56,429
Administrative Expense (296) (614) (536) (226) (418) (472)
Benefit payments (28,508) (26,685) (25,3 12) (24,316) (23,377) (22,444)
Plan to Plan Resource Movement (13) 1 - - - -
Other 1 (1,166) - - 2 -
Net change in plan fiduciary net position 17,067 21,643 30,665 (7,968) (2,026) 46,488
Plan fiduciary net position - beginning 415,455 393,812 363,147 371,115 373,141 326,653
Plan fiduciary net position - ending (b)432,522$ 415,455$ 393,812$ 363,147$ 371,115$ 373,141$
Net pension liability - beginning 156,357 163,278 151,808 122,454 112,515 139,771
Net pension liability - ending (a )-(b)159,076$ 156,357$ 163,278$ 151,808$ 122,454$ 112,515$
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
total pension liability 73.11% 72.66% 70.69% 70.52% 75.19% 76.83%
Covered payroll 45,419$ 45,431$ 44,848$ 44,365$ 44,233$ 41,142$
Net pension liability as a percentage of covered
payroll 350.24% 344.16% 364.07% 342.18% 276.84% 273.48%
Notes to Schedule:
* Fiscal year 2013/14 was the first year of implementation, therefore only six years are shown.
Benefit changes: the figures above do not include any liability impact that may have resulted from plan changes which occurred after the June 30, 2017 valuation
date. This applies for voluntary benefit changes as well as any offers of Two Years Additional Service Credit (a.k.a. Golden Handshakes).
Changes in assumptions: None in 2019. In 2018, demographic assumptions and inflation rate were changed in accordance to the CalPERS Experience Study
and Review of Actuarial Assumptions December 2017. There were no changes in the discount rate. In 2 017, the accounting discount rate reduced from 7.65
percent to 7.15 percent. In 2016, there were no changes. In 2 015, amounts reported reflect an adjustment of the discount rate from 7.5 percent (net of
administrative expense) to 7.65 percent (without a reduction for pension plan administrative expense). In 2014, amounts reported were based on the 7.5 percent
discount rate.
Last Ten Fiscal Years*
CalPERS City Miscellaneous Plan - 99
127
473
City of Huntington Beach
Required Supplementary Information
Schedule of Changes in the Net Pension Liability and Related Ratios During the Measurement Period
(in Thousands)
Measurement Period 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
Total Pension Liability
Service cost 13,644$ 13,509$ 13,657$ 12,159$ 11,119$ 11,096$
Interest on total pension liability 53,048 51,223 49,350 48,390 46,160 44,246
Differences between expected and actual experience (1,220) 2,584 (10,819) 2,678 (820) -
Changes in assumptions - (3,657) 40,352 - (11,054) -
Benefit payments, including refunds of employee contributions (38,958) (37,128) (34,222) (32,116) (30,535) (29,540)
Net change in total pension liability 26,514 26,531 58,318 31,111 14,870 25,802
Total pension liability - beginning 755,812 729,281 670,963 639,852 624,982 599,180
Total pension liability - ending (a)782,326$ 755,812$ 729,281$ 670,963$ 639,852$ 624,982$
Plan Fiduciary Net Position
Contributions - employer 23,063$ 21,058$ 20,629$ 18,703$ 17,791$ 15,152$
Contributions - employee 4,337 4,164 4,570 4,058 4,110 3,850
Investment income 32,776 39,336 48,413 2,144 9,661 66,805
Administrative Expense (355) (736) (640) (270) (497) (555)
Benefit payments (38,958) (37,128) (34,222) (32,116) (30,535) (29,540)
Net Plan to Plan Resource Movement 13 (3) - (29) - -
Other 1 (1,398) - - - -
Net change in plan fiduciary net position 20,877 25,293 38,750 (7,510) 530 55,712
Plan fiduciary net position - beginning 497,767 472,474 433,724 441,234 440,704 384,992
Plan fiduciary net position - ending (b)518,644$ 497,767$ 472,474$ 433,724$ 441,234$ 440,704$
Net pension liability - beginning 258,045 256,807 237,239 198,618 184,278 214,188
Net pension liability - ending (a )-(b)263,682$ 258,045$ 256,807$ 237,239$ 198,618$ 184,278$
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
total pension liability 66.30% 65.86% 64.79% 64.64% 68.96% 70.51%
Covered payroll 43,684$ 43,371$ 43,283$ 42,619$ 42,252$ 38,397$
Net pension liability as a percentage of covered
payroll 603.61% 594.97% 593.32% 556.65% 470.08% 479.93%
Notes to Schedule:
* Fiscal year 2013/14 was the first year of implementation, therefore only six years are shown.
Changes in assumptions: None in 2019. In 2018, demographic assumptions and inflation rate were changed in accordance to the CalPERS Experience Study and
Review of Actuarial Assumptions December 2017. There were no changes in the discount rate. In 2017, the accounting discount rate reduced from 7.65 percent to
7.15 percent. In 2016, there were no changes . In 2 015, amounts reported reflect an adjustment of the discount rate from 7.5 percent (net of administrative expense)
to 7.65 percent (without a reduction for pension plan administrative expense). In 2014, amounts reported were based on the 7.5 percent discount rate.
Benefit changes: the figures above do not include any liability impact that may have resulted from plan changes which occurred after the June 30, 2017 valuation
date. This applies for voluntary benefit changes as well as any offers of Two Years Additional Service Credit (a.k.a. Golden Handshakes).
Last Ten Fiscal Years*
CalPERS City Safety Plan - 100
128
474
City of Huntington Beach
Required Supplementary Information
Schedule of Changes in the Net Pension Liability and Related Ratios During the Measurement Period
(in Thousands)
Total Pension Liability 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18** 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
Service cost 338$ 398$ 344$ 487$ 552$ 495$ 544$
Interest on total pension liability 3,954 3,990 2,964 3,976 3,945 3,919 3,828
Differences between expected and actual experience 4,594 - (794) - 982 - -
Changes in assumptions 1,756 - 2,115 1,515 2,928 - -
Benefit payments, including refunds of employee contributions (5,012) (4,771) (3,388) (4,144) (3,773) (3,588) (3,548)
Net change in total pension liability 5,630 (383) 1,241 1,834 4,634 826 824
Total pension liability - beginning 65,444 65,827 64,586 62,752 58,118 57,292 56,468
Total pension liability - ending (a)71,074$ 65,444$ 65,827$ 64,586$ 62,752$ 58,118$ 57,292$
Plan Fiduciary Net Position
Contributions - employer 3,506$ 4,962$ 3,507$ 5,346$ 7,277$ 4,678$ 4,539$
Contributions - employee - - - - - - -
Investment income 2,114 2,582 2,128 6,373 4,282 (1,313) 3,465
Administrative Expense (444) (191) (145) (182) (189) (170) (176)
Benefit payments (5,012) (4,771) (3,388) (4,144) (3,773) (3,588) (3,548)
Section 115 Trust Segregation - - (3,788) - - - -
Other - - - - - 3,183 258
Net change in plan fiduciary net position 164 2,582 (1,686) 7,393 7,597 2,790 4,538
Plan fiduciary net position - beginning 58,853 56,271 57,957 50,564 42,967 40,177 35,639
Plan fiduciary net position - ending (b)59,017$ 58,853$ 56,271$ 57,957$ 50,564$ 42,967$ 40,177$
Net pension liability - beginning 6,591 9,556 6,629 12,188 15,151 17,115 20,829
Net pension liability - ending (a)-(b)12,057$ 6,591$ 9,556$ 6,629$ 12,188$ 15,151$ 17,115$
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
total pension liability 83.04% 89.93% 85.48% 89.74% 80.58% 73.93% 70.13%
Covered payroll 8,469$ 12,863$ 10,890$ 17,167$ 19,517$ 22,069$ 22,004$
Net pension liability as a percentage of covered payroll 142.37%51.24% 87.75% 38.61% 62.45% 68.65% 77.78%
* Fiscal year 2013/14 was the first year of implementation, therefore only seven years are shown.
** The 2017-18 period reflects nine months of activity only as the fiscal year change resulted in a nine-month reporting period from October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Last Ten Fiscal Years*
Supplemental Retirement Plan
129
475
City of Huntington Beach
Required Supplementary Information
Schedule of Changes in Net OPEB Liability and Related Ratios
For the Measurement Periods Ended June 30
(in Thousands)
Measurement Period 2019 2018 2017
Total OPEB Liability
Service cost 1,241$ 1,205$ 877$
Interest on the total OPEB liability 1,859 1,787 1,293
Actual and expected experience difference 1,411 - -
Changes in assumptions (3,358) - -
Benefit payments (1,742) (1,683) (1,036)
Net change in total OPEB liability (589) 1,309 1,134
Total OPEB liability - beginning 33,434 32,125 30,991
Total OPEB liability - ending (a) 32,845$ 33,434$ 32,125$
Plan Fiduciary Net Position
Contribution - employer 2,270$ 4,191$ 1,036$
Net investment income 1,901 1,126 471
Benefit payments (1,742) (1,683) (1,036)
Administrative expense (61) (131) (9)
Net change in plan fiduciary net position 2,368 3,503 462
Plan fiduciary net position - beginning 26,825 23,322 22,860
Plan fiduciary net position - ending (b) 29,193$ 26,825$ 23,322$
Net OPEB liability - ending (a)-(b) 3,652$ 6,609$ 8,803$
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total OPEB liability 88.88% 80.23% 72.60%
Covered employee payroll 79,682$ 81,458$ 60,985$
Net OPEB liability as a percentage of covered employee payroll 4.58% 8.11% 14.43%
Notes to Schedule:
* Fiscal year 2017/18 was the first year of implementation, therefore only three years of information are shown.
Last Ten Fiscal Years*
Other Post Employment Benefits Plan
130
476
City of Huntington Beach
Required Supplementary Information
Schedule of Contributions
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
(in Thousands)
2019-20 1 2018-19 1 2017-18 1, 2 2016-17 1 2015-16 1 2014-15 1 2013-14 1
Actuarially determined contribution 16,878$ 14,819$ 9,734$ 11,921$ 11,238$ 10,510$ 8,685$
Contributions in relation to the actuarially determined contributions (16,878) (14,819) (9,734) (11,921) (11,238) (10,510) (8,685)
Contribution deficiency (excess)-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Covered payroll 45,952$ 45,419$ 33,210$ 45,118$ 44,253$ 46,337$ 43,327$
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll 36.73% 32.63% 29.31% 26.42% 25.39% 22.68% 20.05%
Notes to Schedule
Valuation dates: 6/30/2012 through 6/30/2017
Methods and assumptions used to determine contribution rates:
Actuarial cost method Entry Age Normal
Amortization method/period
Asset valuation method
Inflation 2.75%
Salary increases Varies by entry age and service
Payroll growth
Discount Rate
Retirement age
Mortality
3.00%
7.25%, net of pension plan investment and administrative expenses; includes inflation. On December 21, 2016, the
CalPERS Board of Administration lowered the discount rate from 7.50 percent to 7.00 percent using a three year
phase-in beginning with the June 30, 2016 actuarial valuations. The discount rate will be lowered to 7.00 percent
next year as adopted by the Board.
For 10/1/13-6/30/16, the probabilities of retirement are based on the 2014 CalPERS Experience study for the period
from 1997 to 2007. For 7/1/16-6/30/19, the probabilities of retirement are based on the 2014 CalPERS Experience
study for the period from 1997 to 2011.
For 10/1/13-6/30/16, the probabilities of mortality are based on the 2010 CalPERS Experience Study for the period
from 1997 to 2007. For 7/1/16-6/30/19, the probabilities of mortality are based on the 2014 CalPERS Experience
Study for the period from 1997 to 2011. For 7/1/16-6/30/18, Pre-retirement and Post-retirement mortality rates include
5 years of projected mortality improvement using Scale AA published by the Society of Actuaries. For 7/1/18-6/30/19,
Pre-retirement and Post-retirement mortality rates include 20 years of projected mortality improvement using Scale
BB published by the Society of Actuaries.
*Beginning with the June 30, 2013 valuations, CalPERS employed an amortization and smoothing policy that will pay for all gains and losses over a fixed 30-year period
with the increases or decreases in the rate spread directly over a 5-year period.
For 10/1/14-6/30/15, 15 Year Smoothed Market (for details, see June 30, 2012 Funding Valuation Report). For 7/1/15-
6/30/20, Fair Value (for details, see the Funding Valuation Reports for the years ended June 30, 2013, 2014, 2015
and 2016).
Last Ten Fiscal Years*
CalPERS City Miscellaneous Plan - 99
1 Historical information is required only for measurement periods for which GASB 68 is applicable.
For details, see Funding Valuation Reports for the years ended June 30, 2012-2017.
2 The 2017-18 period reflects nine months of activity only as the fiscal year change resulted in a nine-month reporting period from October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
131
477
City of Huntington Beach
Required Supplementary Information
Schedule of Contributions
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
(in Thousands)
2019-20 1 2018-19 1 2017-18 1, 2 2016-17 1 2015-16 1 2014-15 1 2013-14 1
Actuarially determined contribution 25,847$ 23,062$ 15,223$ 19,468$ 19,129$ 18,125$ 14,759$
Contributions in relation to the actuarially determined contributions (25,847) (23,062) (15,223) (19,468) (19,129) (19,125) (14,759)
Contribution deficiency (excess)-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ (1,000)$ -$
Covered payroll 43,783$ 43,684$ 31,943$ 43,269$ 42,607$ 44,055$ 41,167$
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll 59.03% 52.79% 47.66% 44.99% 44.90% 43.41% 35.85%
Notes to Schedule
Valuation dates: 6/30/2012 through 6/30/2017
Methods and assumptions used to determine contribution rates:
Actuarial cost method Entry Age Normal
Amortization method/period
Asset valuation method
Inflation 2.75%
Salary increases Varies by entry age and service
Payroll growth
Discount Rate
Retirement age
Mortality
For 10/1/14-6/30/15, 15 Year Smoothed Market (for details, see June 30, 2012 Funding Valuation Report). For 7/1/15-
6/30/19, Fair Value (for details, see the Funding Valuation Reports for the years ended June 30, 2013, 2014, 2015,
and 2016).
3.00%
2 The 2017-18 period reflects nine months of activity only as the fiscal year change resulted in a nine-month reporting period from October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Last Ten Fiscal Years*
7.25%, net of pension plan investment and administrative expenses; includes inflation. On December 21, 2016, the
CalPERS Board of Administration lowered the discount rate from 7.50 percent to 7.00 percent using a three year
phase-in beginning with the June 30, 2016 actuarial valuations. The discount rate will be lowered to 7.00 percent
next year as adopted by the Board.
For 10/1/13-6/30/16, the probabilities of retirement are based on the 2014 CalPERS Experience study for the period
from 1997 to 2007. For 7/1/16-6/30/19, the probabilities of retirement are based on the 2014 CalPERS Experience
study for the period from 1997 to 2011.
For 10/1/13-6/30/16, the probabilities of mortality are based on the 2010 CalPERS Experience Study for the period
from 1997 to 2007. For 7/1/16-6/30/19, the probabilities of mortality are based on the 2014 CalPERS Experience
Study for the period from 1997 to 2011. For 7/1/16-6/30/18, Pre-retirement and Post-retirement mortality rates
include 5 years of projected mortality improvement using Scale AA published by the Society of Actuaries. For 7/1/18-
6/30/19, Pre-retirement and Post-retirement mortality rates include 20 years of projected mortality improvement
using Scale BB published by the Society of Actuaries.
*Beginning with the June 30, 2013 valuations, CalPERS employed an amortization and smoothing policy that will pay for all gains and losses over a fixed 30-year
period with the increases or decreases in the rate spread directly over a 5-year period.
CalPERS City Safety Plan - 100
1 Historical information is required only for measurement periods for which GASB 68 is applicable.
For details, see Funding Valuation Reports for the years ended June 30, 2012-2017.
132
478
City of Huntington Beach
Required Supplementary Information
Schedule of Contributions
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
(in Thousands)
2019-20 1 2018-19 1 2017-18 1, 2 2016-17 1 2015-16 1 2014-15 1 2013-14 1
Actuarially determined contribution 1,689$ 2,258$ 2,879$ 3,895$ 3,576$ 3,634$ 4,534$
Contributions in relation to the actuarially determined contributions (3,506) (4,962) (3,507) (5,346) (7,277) (4,678) (4,539)
Contribution deficiency (excess)(1,817)$ (2,704)$ (628)$ (1,451)$ (3,701)$ (1,044)$ (5)$
Covered payroll 8,469$ 12,863$ 10,890$ 17,167$ 19,517$ 22,069$ 22,004$
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll 41.40% 38.58% 32.20% 31.14% 37.29% 21.20% 20.63%
Notes to Schedule
Valuation date:6/30/2019 9/30/2017 9/30/2017 9/30/2015 9/30/2013 9/30/2013 9/30/2011
Methods and assumptions used to determine contribution rates:
Actuarial cost method Entry Age Normal, Level Percentage of Payroll
Amortization method/period
Asset valuation method
Inflation 3.00%
Salary increases Varies by entry age and service
Payroll growth
Investment rate of return
Retirement age
Mortality
2020 2 2019 2 2018 2 2017 2016 2015 2014
Annual Money Weighted Rate of Return, net of investment expense 3.79% 4.79% 4.04% 12.87% 10.20% -2.82% 9.20%
1 Historical information is required only for measurement periods for which GASB 68 is applicable.
2 The 2017-18 period reflects nine months of activity only as the fiscal year change resulted in a nine month reporting period from October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Last Ten Fiscal Years*
Supplemental Retirement Plan
1 Historical information is required only for measurement periods for which GASB 68 is applicable.
Merit - CalPERS 1997-2011 Experience Study plus 3.25% aggregate increase for the October 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018
measurement period. 3% aggregate increase for the July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 measurement period.
9/30/12 UAAL: fixed 10-year period, Gains/Losses: fixed 15-year period, Discount rate change loss: 10-year period, 6/30/18
UAAL: fixed 5-year period fresh start. Level dollar amortization.
2 The 2017-18 period reflects nine months of activity only as the fiscal year change resulted in a nine-month reporting period from October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
The probabilities of mortality are based on the CalPERS 1997-2011 Experience Study. Pre-retirement and Post-retirement
mortality rates include mortality projected fully generational with Scale MP-14, modified to converge to ultimate improvement
rates in 2022 for the October 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018 measurem ent period. Mortality projected fully generational with Scale MP -
17 for the July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 measurement period.
Schedule of Money Weighted Rate of Return
6.5%, net of pension plan investment and administrative expenses, including inflation for the October 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018
measurement period. 6.25%, net of pension plan investment and administrative expenses, for the July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
The probabilities of retirement are based on the CalPERS 1997-2011 Experience Study
Investment gains/losses spread over a 3-year rolling period
133
479
City of Huntington Beach
Required Supplementary Information
Schedule of Contributions
For the Year Ended June 30, 2020
(in Thousands)
Fiscal Year Ended June 30 2020 2019 2018**
Actuarially Determined Contribution (ADC)1,793$ 1,746$ 2,022$
Contributions in relation to the ADC (1,959) (2,270) (4,192)
Contribution deficiency (excess)(166)$ (524)$ (2,170)$
Covered-employee payroll**76,521$ 79,682$ 59,589$
Contributions as a percentage of covered-employee payroll 2.56%2.85%7.03%
Notes to Schedule:
Valuation date:6/30/2017 6/30/2017 6/30/2015
Methods and assumptions used to determine contributions:
Actuarial Cost Method Entry Age Normal
Amortization Method/Period Level percent of payroll over a closed rolling 15-year period
Asset Valuation Method Fair value
Inflation
Payroll Growth 3% per annum, in aggregate
Investment Rate of Return
Healthcare cost-trend rates 7.0% initial, 1.0% - 2.0% near term increase then decreasing 0.5% per year to trend rate that
reflects medical price inflation to an ultimate rate of 4.0% in 2076.
Retirement Age Tier 1 employees - 2.5% @55 and Tier 2 employees - 2.0% @62. The probabilities of
retirement are based on the 2014 CalPERS Experience Study for the period from 1997-2011.
Mortality Pre-retirement mortality probability based on 2014 CalPERS 1997-2011 Experience Study
covering CalPERS participants. Post-retirement mortality probability based on CalPERS
Experience Study 2007-2011 covering participants in CalPERS.
*Historical information is required only for measurement periods for which GASB 75 is applicable.
Future years' information will be displayed up to 10 years as information becomes available.
** For the nine-month period ending June 30, 2018. The City changed its fiscal year effective October 1, 2017.
3% for 10/1/17-6/30/18 and 2.75% per annum for 7/1/18-6/30/20.
6% for the October 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 period. 6.25% for the July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020.
Assumes investing in California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust asset allocation Strategy 3,
moving to Strategy 2 in March 2019.
Last Ten Fiscal Years*
Other Post Employment Benefits Plan
134
480
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
135
481
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
136
482
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
137
483
City of Huntington Beach
Other Governmental Funds
Special Revenue Funds account for revenues and expenditures legally constrained to a specific purpose.
The Air Quality Fund accounts for revenues from the local agencies used to improve local air quality.
The Development Impact Fee Fund accounts for fees collected for new developments to be used for
transportation, park land acquisition and development, library and other public facilities in an effort to mitigate
the impacts of those new developments.
The Disability Access Fund accounts for the State Mandated Disability Access Fee (SB 1186) to fund increased
training certified access specialist (CASp) services for the public and to facilitate compliance with construction
related accessibility requirements.
The Drainage Fund accounts for fees received from developers to construct and maintain the City’s drainage
system.
The Fourth of July Parade Fund accounts for the activities of the City’s annual parade.
The Gas Tax Fund accounts for monies allocated under the Streets and Highways Code of California.
Expenditures may be made for any street related purpose allowed under the code.
The Housing Residual Receipt Fund accounts for residual receipts received for housing activities.
The Park Acquisition and Development Fund accounts for fees received from developers to develop and
maintain the City’s park system.
The Surf City “3” Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures related to a 1% fee on cable television and
other video subscription services to fund the purchase and acquisition of capital equipment and facilities
necessary to program and broadcast PEG (public, education and government) events on the City’s cable
channel.
The ELM Automation Fund accounts for automation fee revenues and Enterprise Land Management (ELM)
replacement costs and maintenance expenditures.
The Traffic Congestion Relief Fund accounts for moneys allocated for roadway maintenance as established
by Assembly Bill 2928.
The Traffic Impact Fee Fund accounts for moneys received from the traffic impact fee levied on new
developments in the City.
The Transportation Fund accounts for moneys received from the countywide half cent sales tax and other
specific sources to be spent on transportation related expenditures.
Debt Service Funds account for the receipts for and payment of general long-term debt.
The Pension Liability fund accounts for the City’s contribution to its pension plan obligations, as provided by
the voter-approved property tax override and other sources of revenue, including the allocable share from
Enterprise Funds and Other Governmental Funds.
The Public Financing Authority accounts for the activity of the Huntington Beach Public Financing Authority.
Capital Projects Funds account for the acquisition and construction of capital assets other than those financed
by proprietary fund types.
The Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fund accounts for the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee from developers of
housing projects who have elected to pay the fee in-lieu of building the affordable housing in their project.
The Infrastructure Fund records activity for certain designate infrastructure related expenditures.
The Lease Capital Project Fund records activity for capital lease project expenditures.
The Parking In-Lieu Fund records construction activity from developers who pay fees in-lieu of directly providing
parking facilities to the City.
The Senior Center Development Fund records construction activity for the Senior Center Development at
Central Park.
The Sewer Development Fund accounts for fees received from developers to construct and maintain sewer
facilities.
The Technology Fund accounts for technology infrastructure project expenditures
138
484
ASSETS Air Quality
Development
Impact Fee Disability Access Drainage
Fourth of July
Parade Gas Tax
Cash and Investments 1,194$ 17,036$ 230$ 2,510$ 38$ 6,915$
Taxes Receivable - - - - - 539
Other Receivables 68 60 1 9 - 24
Total Assets 1,262$ 17,096$ 231$ 2,519$ 38$ 7,478$
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable -$ 50$ -$ -$ -$ 364$
Accrued Payroll - 7 - - - 8
Total Liabilities - 57 - - - 372
FUND BALANCES
Restricted
Pollution Remediation - - - - - -
Highways, Streets and Transportation - - - - - 7,106
Low Income Housing - - - - - -
Air Quality 1,262 - - - - -
Other Capital Projects - 17,039 - 2,519 - -
Other Purposes - - 231 - 38 -
Committed
Parks - - - - - -
Total Fund Balances 1,262 17,039 231 2,519 38 7,106
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances 1,262$ 17,096$ 231$ 2,519$ 38$ 7,478$
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
June 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
139
485
Housing
Residual
Receipt
Park Acquisition
and
Development Surf City "3"
ELM Automation
Fund
Traffic
Congestion
Relief
Traffic Impact
Fee Transportation
Total Special
Revenue Funds
1,214$ 2,395$ 1,165$ 365$ 2,039$ 2,897$ 2,085$ 40,083$
- - 136 - - - 423 1,098
4 8 4 1 6 10 7 202
1,218$ 2,403$ 1,305$ 366$ 2,045$ 2,907$ 2,515$ 41,383$
-$ 97$ 13$ -$ 262$ 167$ 56$ 1,009$
- - - 6 - - 39 60
- 97 13 6 262 167 95 1,069
- 355 - - - - - 355
- - - - 1,783 2,740 2,420 14,049
1,218 - - - - - - 1,218
- - - - - - - 1,262
- - - - - - - 19,558
- - 1,292 360 - - - 1,921
- 1,951 - - - - - 1,951
1,218 2,306 1,292 360 1,783 2,740 2,420 40,314
1,218$ 2,403$ 1,305$ 366$ 2,045$ 2,907$ 2,515$ 41,383$
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(In Thousands)
June 30, 2020
(continued)
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
140
486
ASSETS
Pension
Liability
Public
Financing
Authority
Total Debt
Service Fund
Affordable
Housing In-Lieu Infrastructure
Cash and Investments 7,860$ 4,502$ 12,362$ 1,203$ 12,311$
Cash and Investments with Fiscal Agent - 4,610 4,610 - -
Taxes Receivable - - - - -
Other Receivables - 16 16 4 43
Total Assets 7,860$ 9,128$ 16,988$ 1,207$ 12,354$
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable -$ 2$ 2$ 75$ 197$
Accrued Payroll - - - - -
Total Liabilities - 2 2 75 197
FUND BALANCES
Restricted
Pollution Remediation - - - - -
Debt Service 7,860 9,126 16,986 - -
Highways, Streets and Transportation - - - - -
Low Income Housing - - - 1,132 -
Air Quality - - - - -
Other Capital Projects - - - - -
Other Purposes - - - - -
Committed
Parks - - - - -
Other Capital Projects - - - - 12,157
Assigned
Capital Improvement Reserve - - - - -
Total Fund Balances 7,860 9,126 16,986 1,132 12,157
7,860$ 9,128$ 16,988$ 1,207$ 12,354$
(continued)
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows
of Resources and Fund Balances
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
June 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
141
487
Lease Capital
Project Parking In-Lieu
Senior Center
Development
Sewer
Development Technology
Total Capital
Projects Funds
Total Other
Governmental
Funds
3$ 540$ 16$ 7,062$ 3,515$ 24,650$ 77,095$
1,175 - - - - 1,175 5,785
- - - - - - 1,098
- 3 - 25 12 87 305
1,178$ 543$ 16$ 7,087$ 3,527$ 25,912$ 84,283$
- -$ -$ 3$ -$ 275$ 1,286$
- - - - - - 60
- - - 3 - 275 1,346
- - - - - - 355
- - - - - - 16,986
- - - - - - 14,049
- - - - - 1,132 2,350
- - - - - - 1,262
1,178 - 16 - - 1,194 20,752
- - - - - - 1,921
- - - - - - 1,951
- 543 - 7,084 - 19,784 19,784
- - - - 3,527 3,527 3,527
1,178 543 16 7,084 3,527 25,637 82,937
1,178$ 543$ 16$ 7,087$ 3,527$ 25,912$ 84,283$
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
June 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
(continued)
142
488
REVENUES Air Quality
Development
Impact Fee
Disability
Access Drainage
Fourth of July
Parade Gas Tax
Sales Taxes -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Other Taxes - - - - - 6,538
Licenses and Permits - - 74 - - -
Use of Money and Property 35 496 7 74 122 188
Intergovernmental 258 - - - 11 -
Charges for Current Service - 775 - 704 84 -
Other - 17 - - 41 -
Total Revenues 293 1,288 81 778 258 6,726
EXPENDITURES
Current:
City Manager - - - - - -
Community Development - - - - - -
Finance - - 12 - - -
Information Systems - - - - - -
Community Services - 2,950 - - 368 -
Library Services - 157 - - - -
Public Works 102 - - - - 6,451
Total Expenditures 102 3,107 12 - 368 6,451
Net Change in Fund Balances 191 (1,819) 69 778 (110) 275
Fund Balances - Beginning Of Year 1,071 18,858 162 1,741 148 6,831
Fund Balances - End Of Year 1,262$ 17,039$ 231$ 2,519$ 38$ 7,106$
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
143
489
Housing
Residual
Receipt
Park
Acquisition and
Development Surf City "3"
ELM
Automation
Fund
Traffic
Congestion
Relief
Traffic Impact
Fee Transportation
Total Special
Revenue Funds
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3,553$ 3,553$
- - 541 - - - - 7,079
- - - - - - - 74
33 70 37 11 58 84 62 1,277
- - - - 1,634 - - 1,903
- - - 415 - 564 - 2,542
797 - 1,000 - - - - 1,855
830 70 1,578 426 1,692 648 3,615 18,283
- - 286 - - - - 286
44 - - - - - - 44
- - - - - - - 12
- - - 360 - - - 360
- 1,203 - - - - - 4,521
- - - - - - - 157
- - - - 1,152 2,157 3,156 13,018
44 1,203 286 360 1,152 2,157 3,156 18,398
786 (1,133) 1,292 66 540 (1,509) 459 (115)
432 3,439 - 294 1,243 4,249 1,961 40,429
1,218$ 2,306$ 1,292$ 360$ 1,783$ 2,740$ 2,420$ 40,314$
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
144
490
REVENUES
Pension
Liability
Public
Financing
Authority
Total Debt
Service Funds
Affordable
Housing In-Lieu Infrastructure
Property Taxes 6,766$ -$ 6,766$ -$ -$
Sales Taxes - - - - -
Other Taxes - - - - -
Licenses and Permits - - - 2,806 -
Use of Money and Property - 95 95 125 330
Intergovernmental - - - - -
Charges for Current Service 1,094 - 1,094 - -
Other - - - - 10
Total Revenues 7,860 95 7,955 2,931 340
EXPENDITURES
Current:
City Manager - - - - -
Community Development - - - 2,266 -
Finance - 9 9 - -
Information Systems - - - - -
Community Services - - - - 35
Library Services - - - - -
Public Works - - - - 3,046
Debt Service:-
Principal - 3,485 3,485 - -
Interest - 1,521 1,521 - -
Total Expenditures - 5,015 5,015 2,266 3,081
Excess Of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures 7,860 (4,920) 2,940 665 (2,741)
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers In - 5,016 5,016 - 4,785
Issuance of Long-Term Debt - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - -
Total Other Financing Sources
Sources (Uses)- 5,016 5,016 - 4,785
Net Change in Fund Balances 7,860 96 7,956 665 2,044
Fund Balances - Beginning of Year - 9,030 9,030 467 10,113
Fund Balances - End of Year 7,860$ 9,126$ 16,986$ 1,132$ 12,157$
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
(continued)
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
145
491
Lease Capital
Project Parking In-Lieu
Senior Center
Development
Sewer
Development Technology
Total Capital
Projects Funds
Total Other
Governmental
Funds
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 6,766$
- - - - - - 3,553
- - - - - - 7,079
- 18 - - - 2,824 2,898
5 - 8 208 109 785 2,157
- - - 12 - 12 1,915
- - - 386 - 386 4,022
- - - - - 10 1,865
5 18 8 606 109 4,017 30,255
- - - - - - 286
- - - - - 2,266 2,310
- - - - - - 21
- - - - 196 196 556
- - - - - 35 4,556
- - - - - - 157
- - 315 85 - 3,446 16,464
- - - - - - 3,485
9 - - - - 9 1,530
9 - 315 85 196 5,952 29,365
(4) 18 (307) 521 (87) (1,935) 890
- - - - - 4,785 9,801
1,172 - - - - 1,172 1,172
- - (515) - - (515) (515)
1,172 - (515) - - 5,442 10,458
1,168 18 (822) 521 (87) 3,507 11,348
10 525 838 6,563 3,614 22,130 71,589
1,178$ 543$ 16$ 7,084$ 3,527$ 25,637$ 82,937$
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
(continued)
146
492
REVENUES:Original Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 35$ 35$
Intergovernmental 240 240 258 18
TOTAL REVENUES 240 240 293 53
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Public Works 139 884 102 782
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 101 (644) 191 835
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 1,071 1,071 1,071 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 1,172$ 427$ 1,262$ 835$
REVENUES:Original Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 496$ 496$
Charges for Current Service 3,323 3,323 775 (2,548)
Other Revenue - - 17 17
TOTAL REVENUES 3,323 3,323 1,288 (2,035)
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Fire 620 620 - 620
Community Services 4,144 6,481 2,950 3,531
Library Services 200 200 157 43
Principal 11 11 - 11
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,975 7,312 3,107 4,205
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE (1,652) (3,989) (1,819) 2,170
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 18,858 18,858 18,858 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 17,206$ 14,869$ 17,039$ 2,170$
REVENUES:Original Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Licenses and Permits 84$ 84$ 74$ (10)$
Use of Money and Property - - 7 7
TOTAL REVENUES 84 84 81 (3)
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Finance 84 84 12 72
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - - 69 69
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 162 162 162 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 162$ 162$ 231$ 69$
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
Air Quality
Development Impact Fee
Disability Access
147
493
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
From Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 74$ 74$
Charges for Current Service - - 704 704
TOTAL REVENUES - - 778 778
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Public Works - - - -
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - - 778 778
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 1,741 1,741 1,741 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 1,741$ 1,741$ 2,519$ 778$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property 120$ 120$ 122$ 2$
Intergovernmental 65 65 11 (54)
Charges for Current Service 139 139 84 (55)
Other 96 96 41 (55)
TOTAL REVENUES 420 420 258 (162)
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Community Services 420 490 368 122
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - (70) (110) (40)
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 148 148 148 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 148$ 78$ 38$ (40)$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 188$ 188$
Other Taxes 6,709 6,709 6,538 (171)
TOTAL REVENUES 6,709 6,709 6,726 17
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Public Works 6,504 13,102 6,451 6,651
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 205 (6,393) 275 6,668
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 6,831 6,831 6,831 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 7,036$ 438$ 7,106$ 6,668$
(In Thousands)
Fourth of July Parade
Drainage
Gas Tax
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
148
494
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 33$ 33$
Other 475 475 797 322
TOTAL REVENUES 475 475 830 355
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Community Development 50 50 44 6
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 425 425 786 361
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 432 432 432 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 857$ 857$ 1,218$ 361$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 70$ 70$
Charges for Current Service 65 65 - (65)
TOTAL REVENUES 65 65 70 5
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Community Services 418 2,414 1,203 1,211
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE (353) (2,349) (1,133) 1,216
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 3,439 3,439 3,439 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 3,086$ 1,090$ 2,306$ 1,216$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Other Taxes 605$ 605$ 541$ (64)$
Use of Money and Property - - 37 37
Other - - 1,000 1,000
TOTAL REVENUES 605 605 1,578 973
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
City Manager 605 605 286 319
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - - 1,292 1,292
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year - - - -
Fund Balance - End of Year -$ -$ 1,292$ 1,292$
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
Surf City "3"
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Housing Residual Receipt
Park Acquisition and Development
149
495
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
From Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 11$ 11$
Charges for Current Service 360 360 415 55
TOTAL REVENUES 360 360 426 66
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Information Systems 360 360 360 -
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - - 66 66
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 294 294 294 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 294$ 294$ 360$ 66$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 58$ 58$
Intergovernmental 1,957 1,957 1,634 (323)
TOTAL REVENUES 1,957 1,957 1,692 (265)
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Public Works 1,727 2,925 1,152 1,773
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 230 (968) 540 1,508
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 1,243 1,243 1,243 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 1,473$ 275$ 1,783$ 1,508$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 84$ 84$
Charges for Current Service - - 564 564
TOTAL REVENUES - - 648 648
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Public Works - 2,684 2,157 527
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - (2,684) (1,509) 1,175
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 4,249 4,249 4,249 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 4,249$ 1,565$ 2,740$ 1,175$
ELM Automation Fund
Traffic Congestion Relief
Traffic Impact Fee
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(In Thousands)
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
150
496
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Sales Taxes 3,514$ 3,514$ 3,553$ 39$
Use of Money and Property - - 62 62
TOTAL REVENUES 3,514 3,514 3,615 101
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Public Works 3,181 4,561 3,156 1,405
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 333 (1,047) 459 1,506
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 1,961 1,961 1,961 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 2,294$ 914$ 2,420$ 1,506$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Property Taxes -$ 6,228$ 6,766$ 538$
Charges for Current Service - - 1,094 1,094
TOTAL REVENUES - 6,228 7,860 1,632
EXPENDITURES:
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - - - -
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - 6,228 7,860 1,632
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year - - - -
Fund Balance - End of Year -$ 6,228$ 7,860$ 1,632$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 95$ 95$
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Finance 10 11 9 2
Debt Service:
Principal 3,485 3,485 3,485 -
Interest 1,521 1,521 1,521 -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,016 5,017 5,015 2
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES (5,016) (5,017) (4,920) 97
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Transfers In 5,016 5,016 5,016 -
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - (1) 96 97
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 9,030 9,030 9,030 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 9,030$ 9,029$ 9,126$ 97$
Pension Liability
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Transportation
Public Financing Authority
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
151
497
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Licenses and Permits 100$ 100$ 2,806$ 2,706$
Use of Money and Property - - 125 125
TOTAL REVENUES 100 100 2,931 2,831
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Community Development 300 2,567 2,266 301
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE (200) (2,467) 665 3,132
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 467 467 467 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 267$ (2,000)$ 1,132$ 3,132$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 330$ 330$
Other - - 10 10
TOTAL REVENUES - - 340 340
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Community Services 250 309 35 274
Public Works 2,805 7,691 3,046 4,645
Principal 945 945 - 945
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,000 8,945 3,081 5,864
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES (4,000) (8,945) (2,741) 6,204
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Transfers In 4,000 4,785 4,785 -
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - (4,160) 2,044 6,204
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 10,113 10,113 10,113 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 10,113$ 5,953$ 12,157$ 6,204$
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Affordable Housing In-Lieu
Infrastructure
152
498
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 5$ 5$
EXPENDITURES:
Fire - 1,180 - 1,180
Debt Service:
Interest - - 9 (9)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - 1,180 9 1,171
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES - (1,180) (4) 1,176
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Issuance of Long-Term Debt - 1,173 1,172 (1)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) - 1,173 1,172 (1)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - (7) 1,168 1,175
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 10 10 10 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 10$ 3$ 1,178$ 1,175$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Licenses and Permits 68$ 68$ 18$ (50)$
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Economic Development 60 60 - 60
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 8 8 18 10
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 525 525 525 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 533$ 533$ 543$ 10$
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
Parking In-Lieu
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
Lease Capital Project
153
499
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 8$ 8$
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Public Works - 320 315 5
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES - (320) (307) 13
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Transfers Out - (515) (515) -
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) - (515) (515) -
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - (835) (822) 13
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 838 838 838 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 838$ 3$ 16$ 13$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property -$ -$ 208$ 208$
Intergovernmental - - 12 12
Charges for Current Service 150 150 386 236
TOTAL REVENUES 150 150 606 456
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Public Works 2,500 5,005 85 4,920
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE (2,350) (4,855) 521 5,376
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 6,563 6,563 6,563 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 4,213$ 1,708$ 7,084$ 5,376$
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property - - 109 109
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Information Systems 616 616 196 420
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE (616) (616) (87) 529
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 3,614 3,614 3,614 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 2,998$ 2,998$ 3,527$ 529$
Technology
Sewer Development
Senior Center Development
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
154
500
LMIHAF Capital Projects Fund
REVENUES:
Original
Budget Final Budget Actual
Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
(Negative)
Use of Money and Property 406$ 406$ 5,688$ 5,282$
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Community Development 411 4,606 1,339 3,267
Excess of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (5) (4,200) 4,349 8,549
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Transfers Out (405) (405) (405) -
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (405) (405) (405) -
Net Change in Fund Balance (410) (4,605) 3,944 8,549
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 5,541 5,541 5,541 -
Fund Balance - End of Year 5,131$ 936$ 9,485$ 8,549$
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(In Thousands)
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
155
501
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
156
502
7+,63$*(,17(17,21$//</()7%/$1.
157
503
City of Huntington Beach
Internal Service Funds
Internal Services Funds are used to accumulate and allocate costs internally among the City’s various functions.
The Self Insurance Workers’ Comp Fund accounts for the City’s self insurance workers’ compensation program.
The Self Insurance General Liability Funds accounts for the City’s self insurance general liability program.
The Equipment Replacement Fund accounts for the City’s equipment replacement needs.
158
504
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
159
505
Self Insurance
Workers' Comp
Self Insurance
General
Liability
Equipment
Replacement
Fund
Internal Service
Fund Total
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and Investments 16,369$ 15,718$ 6,839$ 38,926$
Other Receivables, Net 55 55 24 134
Prepaids 600 - - 600
Total Current Assets 17,024 15,773 6,863 39,660
Capital Assets:
Machinery and Equipment - - 4,871 4,871
Less Accumulated Depreciation - - (813) (813)
Total Capital Assets - - 4,058 4,058
Total Assets 17,024 15,773 10,921 43,718
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Outflows Related to Pensions 141 - - 141
Deferred Outflows Related to Other Postemployment Benefits 11 5 - 16
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources 152 5 - 157
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 304 132 102 538
Accrued Payroll 23 - - 23
Current Portion of Claims Payable 5,650 3,252 - 8,902
Current Portion of Compensated Absences 12 - - 12
Total Current Liabilities 5,989 3,384 102 9,475
Non-Current Liabilities:
Compensated Absences 32 - - 32
Net Pension Liability 1,328 - - 1,328
Net Other Postemployment Benefits Liability 12 5 - 17
Claims Payable 23,956 4,297 - 28,253
Total Non-Current Liabilities 25,328 4,302 - 29,630
Total Liabilities 31,317 7,686 102 39,105
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Inflows Related to Pensions 29 - - 29
Deferred Inflows Related to Other Postemployment Benefits 10 4 - 14
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 39 4 - 43
NET POSITION
Net Investment in Capital Assets - - 4,058 4,058
Unrestricted (14,180) 8,088 6,761 669
Total Net Position (14,180)$ 8,088$ 10,819$ 4,727$
Governmental Activities
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
June 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
160
506
.
Self Insurance
Workers' Comp
Self Insurance
General Liability
Equipment
Replacement
Fund
Internal Service
Fund Total
OPERATING REVENUES
Fees and Charges for Service 7,187$ 4,977$ 4,651$ 16,815$
Other 75 - - 75
Total Operating Revenues 7,262 4,977 4,651 16,890
OPERATING EXPENSES
Supplies and Operations 1,790 875 2,191 4,856
Claims and Judgments 7,969 3,075 - 11,044
Depreciation - - 518 518
Total Operating Expenses 9,759 3,950 2,709 16,418
Operating Income (2,497) 1,027 1,942 472
NON-OPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
Interest Income 510 379 155 1,044
Change in Net Position (1,987) 1,406 2,097 1,516
Net Position - Beginning Of Year (12,193) 6,682 8,722 3,211
Net Position- End Of Year (14,180)$ 8,088$ 10,819$ 4,727$
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
Governmental Activities
161
507
Self Insurance
Workers' Comp
Self Insurance
General
Liability
Equipment
Replacement
Fund
Internal Service
Fund Total
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash Received from Customers and Users 7,275$ 4,992$ 4,655$ 16,922$
Cash Paid to Employees for Services (540) (141) - (681)
Cash Paid to Suppliers of Goods and Services (5,992) (4,607) (1,584) (12,183)
Net Cash and Investment Provided by
Operating Activities 743 244 3,071 4,058
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of Capital Assets - - (2,402) (2,402)
Net Cash and Investments (Used) by
Capital and Related Financing Activities - - (2,402) (2,402)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest Received 510 379 155 1,044
Net Cash and Investments Provided by
Investing Activities 510 379 155 1,044
Net Increase in Cash and Investments 1,253 623 824 2,700
Cash and Investments - Beginning of Year 15,116 15,095 6,015 36,226
Cash and Investments - End of Year 16,369$ 15,718$ 6,839$ 38,926$
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING
INCOME (LOSS) TO NET CASH AND INVESTMENTS
PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating (Loss) (2,497)$ 1,027$ 1,942$ 472$
Adjustments to Reconcile Operating
Income (Loss) to Net Cash and Investments
Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
Depreciation - - 518 518
Decrease in Other Receivables, Net 13 15 4 32
Decrease in Prepaids - - 818 818
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable 163 89 (211) 41
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Payroll 10 (7) - 3
Increase (Decrease) in Claims Payable 2,977 (848) - 2,129
Increase (Decrease) in Compensated Absences 19 (30) - (11)
Decrease in Deferred Pension Outflow 24 - - 24
(Decrease) in Deferred Pension Inflow (8) - - (8)
Increase in Net Pension Liability 44 - - 44
(Increase) in Deferred Other Postemployment Benefits Outflow (2) (1) - (3)
Increase in Deferred Other Postemployment Benefits Inflow 10 4 - 14
(Decrease) in Ending Net Other Postemployment Benefits Liability (10) (5) - (15)
Net Cash and Investments Provided
by Operating Activities 743$ 244$ 3,071$ 4,058$
NONCASH INVESTING, CAPITAL, AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
There were no noncash investing, capital, or financing activities during the year ended June 30, 2020.
Governmental Activities
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(In Thousands)
162
508
7+,63$*(,17(17,21$//</()7%/$1.
163
509
City of Huntington Beach
Fiduciary Funds
Fiduciary Funds account for assets held by the City as an agent for other organizations or individuals.
The General Deposit Fund accounts for the deposit of general monies held by the City for private individuals
and businesses.
The Community Facilities Districts Funds accounts for the debt service activity of the City’s community facilities
district.
The Huntington Beach Business Improvement District Fund accounts for the activities of the City’s business
improvement district.
The Central Net Fund accounts for the activity of the Central Net Operations Authority.
The Parking Structures Fund accounts for the activities of the Bella Terra Parking Structure and Strand Parking
Structure.
The West Orange County Water Board Fund accounts for the activities of the West Orange County Water
Board.
164
510
7+,63$*(,17(17,21$//</()7%/$1.
165
511
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMBINING STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY FUND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2020
Agency Funds
Assets: General Deposit
Community
Facilities
Districts
Business
Improvement
Districts
Central Net
Operations
Authority
Parking
Structures
West Orange
County Water
Board
Total Agency
Funds
Cash and Investments 181$ 2,667$ 321$ $ 351 $ 4,828 $ 1,460 $ 9,808
Cash with Fiscal Agent - 3,449 - - - - 3,449
Accounts Receivable, Net - - 534 - 17 6 557
Total Assets 181$ 6,116$ 855$ 351$ 4,845$ 1,466$ 13,814$
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable -$ -$ 231$ 3$ $ 858 $ 4 $ 1,096
Accrued Payroll - - - 9 - - 9
Due to Bondholders - 6,116 - - - - 6,116
Held for Others 181 - 624 339 3,987 1,462 6,593
Total Liabilities 181$ 6,116$ 855$ $ 351 $ 4,845 $ 1,466 $ 13,814
166
512
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
ALL AGENCY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Balance
June 30, 2019 Additions Deletions
Balance
June 30, 2020
General Deposit
Assets:
Cash and Investments 181$ -$ -$ 181$
Total Assets 181$ -$ -$ 181$
Liabilities:
Held for Others 181$ -$ -$ 181$
Total Liabilities 181$ -$ -$ 181$
Community Facilities Districts
Assets:
Cash and Investments 2,740$ 4,035$ (4,108)$ 2,667$
Cash with Fiscal Agent 3,451 57 (59) 3,449
Accounts Receivable, Net 13 4 (17) -
Total Assets 6,204$ 4,096$ (4,184)$ 6,116$
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable -$ 3,245$ (3,245)$ -$
Due to Bondholders 6,204 - (88) 6,116
Total Liabilities 6,204$ 3,245$ (3,333)$ 6,116$
Business Improvement Districts
Assets:
Cash and Investments 1,079$ 4,865$ (5,623)$ 321$
Accounts Receivable, Net 544 628 (638) 534
Total Assets 1,623$ 5,493$ (6,261)$ 855$
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 1,565$ 5,787$ (7,121)$ 231$
Held for Others 58 566 - 624
Total Liabilities 1,623$ 6,353$ (7,121)$ 855$
Central Net Operations Authority
Assets:
Cash and Investments 303$ 32,767$ (32,719)$ 351$
Accounts Receivable, Net 82 50 (132) -
Total Assets 385$ 32,817$ (32,851)$ 351$
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 1$ 46$ (44)$ 3$
Accrued Payroll 8 9 (8) 9
Held for Others 376 - (37) 339
Total Liabilities 385$ 55$ (89)$ 351$
167
513
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
ALL AGENCY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
(CONTINUED)
Balance
June 30, 2019 Additions Deletions
Balance
June 30, 2020
Parking Structures
Assets:
Cash and Investments 4,402$ 2,214$ (1,788)$ 4,828$
Accounts Receivable, Net 21 17 (21) 17
Total Assets 4,423$ 2,231$ (1,809)$ 4,845$
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 459$ 2,222$ (1,823)$ 858$
Held for Others 3,964 23 - 3,987
Total Liabilities 4,423$ 2,245$ (1,823)$ 4,845$
West Orange County Water Board
Assets:
Cash and Investments 1,874$ 2,771$ (3,185)$ 1,460$
Accounts Receivable, Net 10 163 (167) 6
Total Assets 1,884$ 2,934$ (3,352)$ 1,466$
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 265$ 1,022$ (1,283)$ 4$
Held for Others 1,619 - (157) 1,462
Total Liabilities 1,884$ 1,022$ (1,440)$ 1,466$
Total - All Agency Funds
Assets:
Cash and Investments 10,579$ 46,652$ (47,423)$ 9,808$
Cash with Fiscal Agent 3,451 57 (59) 3,449
Accounts Receivable, Net 670 862 (975) 557
Total Assets 14,700$ 47,571$ (48,457)$ 13,814$
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 2,290$ 12,322$ (13,516)$ 1,096$
Accrued Payroll 8 9 (8) 9
Due to Bondholders 6,204 - (88) 6,116
Held for Others 6,198 589 (194) 6,593
Total Liabilities 14,700$ 12,920$ (13,806)$ 13,814$
168
514
7+,63$*(,17(17,21$//</()7%/$1.
169
515
City of Huntington Beach
Statistical Section
This part of the City of Huntington Beach’s Comprehensive Annual Report presents detailed information
as a context for understanding what the information in the financial statements, note disclosures, and
required supplementary information say about the City’s overall financial health.
Financial Trends – contain trend information to help the reader understand how the City’s
financial performance has changed over time.
Revenue Capacity – contains information to help the reader assess the City’s most significant
local revenue source, the property tax.
Debt Capacity – presents information to assess the affordability of the City’s current levels of
outstanding debt and the City’s ability to issue additional debt in the future.
Demographic and Economic Information – offers information to help the reader
understand the environment within which the City’s financial activities take place.
Operating Information – contains service and infrastructure data to help the reader
understand how the City’s financial report relates to the services the City provides and the
activities it performs.
Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive annual
financial reports for the relevant year.
170
516
Governmental Activities 2020 2019 2018***2017 2016
Net investment in capital assets 673,498$ 664,281$ 650,466$ 646,336$ 624,180$
Restricted 79,926 66,089 58,537 41,888 41,555
Unrestricted (274,523) (251,022) (254,528) (262,874) (222,863)
Total Governmental Activities Net Position 478,901$ 479,348$ 454,475$ 425,350$ 442,872$
Business-Type Activities
Net investment in capital assets 142,785$ 145,696$ 143,954$ 140,478$ 142,566$
Restricted 22,248 21,153 25,886 30,444 32,049
Unrestricted 38,482 36,747 27,492 22,228 21,997
Total Business-Type Activities Net Position 203,515$ 203,596$ 197,332$ 193,150$ 196,612$
Primary Government
Net investment in capital assets 816,283$ 809,977$ 794,420$ 786,814$ 766,746$
Restricted 102,174 87,242 84,423 72,332 73,604
Unrestricted (236,041) (214,275) (227,036) (240,646) (200,866)
Total Primary Government Net Position 682,416$ 682,944$ 651,807$ 618,500$ 639,484$
Expenses:
Governmental Activities: 2020 2019 2018*** 2017 2016
City Council 405$ 360$ 218$ 347$ 321$
City Manager 3,328 4,501 2,063 4,691 3,849
City Treasurer 317 246 101 216 208
City Attorney 3,136 2,886 1,536 3,307 2,598
City Clerk 949 976 475 889 806
Finance 6,661 6,245 3,455 6,201 5,765
Human Resources***** - 6,261 4,760 5,693 6,814
Community Development* 15,722 6,144 4,301 7,576 7,208
Fire 62,840 56,494 26,688 52,941 47,965
Information Services 8,643 7,530 4,375 7,047 6,852
Police 97,204 87,355 42,109 84,786 74,943
Economic Development** - - - - -
Community Services 12,539 13,369 6,768 15,558 9,935
Library Services 5,776 5,206 2,890 5,064 4,611
Public Works 45,834 40,803 23,898 35,373 31,791
Non-Departmental**** - - 18,164 29,368 35,240
Interest on Long-Term Debt 1,686 1,823 1,467 2,063 2,119
Total Governmental Activities 265,040 240,199 143,268 261,120 241,025
Business-Type Activities
Water Utility 44,463 43,405 28,414 45,940 41,643
Sewer Service 9,828 9,442 6,127 9,351 8,729
Refuse Collection 12,609 12,051 8,916 10,821 11,277
Hazmat Service 235 234 117 224 244
Total Business-Type Activities 67,135 65,132 43,574 66,336 61,893
Total Business and Government Type Activities 332,175$ 305,331$ 186,842$ 327,456$ 302,918$
* Planning and Building departments were combined in the year ended September 30, 2011. The combined department was later renamed to Community
Development in the year ended September 30, 2016.
** Economic Development was combined with Community Development in the year ended June 30, 2020. Previously, it was combined with the City Manager's
Office as of the year ended September 30, 2014.
*** The 2018 period reflects nine months of activity only as the fiscal year change resulted in reporting period from October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
**** Beginning with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, non-departmental expenditures are no longer presented separately but are included as part of
functional expenditures.
***** Human Resources was combined with the City Manager's Office in the year ended June 30, 2020.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Fiscal Year Ended
(In Thousands)
NET POSITION BY COMPONENT - LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
September 30, June 30,
September 30, June 30,
CHANGES IN NET POSITION - LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(In Thousands)
Fiscal Year Ended
171
517
Governmental Activities 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Net investment in capital assets 615,512$ 618,825$ 617,267$ 612,346$ 569,497$
Restricted 52,270 34,018 51,867 44,220 51,195
Unrestricted (222,787) 89,524 54,076 53,098 41,239
Total Governmental Activities Net Position 444,995$ 742,367$ 723,210$ 709,664$ 661,931$
Business-Type Activities
Net investment in capital assets 142,616$ 140,770$ 145,886$ 134,129$ 134,882$
Restricted 28,096 27,951 27,488 27,804 27,988
Unrestricted 28,476 53,166 65,595 63,686 59,260
Total Business-Type Activities Net Position 199,188$ 221,887$ 238,969$ 225,619$ 222,130$
Primary Government
Net investment in capital assets 758,128$ 759,595$ 763,153$ 746,475$ 704,379$
Restricted 80,366 61,969 79,355 72,024 79,183
Unrestricted (194,311) 142,690 119,671 116,784 100,499
Total Primary Government Net Position 644,183$ 964,254$ 962,179$ 935,283$ 884,061$
Expenses:
Governmental Activities: 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
City Council 270$ 258$ 271$ 310$ 300$
City Manager 3,302 3,878 1,583 1,767 1,502
City Treasurer 158 169 132 141 1,274
City Attorney 2,284 2,321 2,221 2,313 2,354
City Clerk 855 747 797 689 813
Finance 5,208 5,314 4,825 4,573 3,423
Human Resources***** 5,169 4,616 5,032 4,743 4,792
Community Development* 6,605 7,091 6,155 6,123 6,036
Fire 42,162 43,194 36,323 35,336 35,393
Information Services 6,552 6,456 6,096 5,857 5,909
Police 64,048 66,681 60,466 60,690 60,192
Economic Development** - - 8,395 3,703 10,876
Community Services 13,809 12,509 15,521 15,586 16,104
Library Services 4,246 4,024 3,873 3,777 3,838
Public Works 27,979 31,691 28,500 26,508 27,232
Non-Departmental**** 24,080 21,602 25,563 19,190 19,595
Interest on Long-Term Debt 2,245 1,946 2,289 2,376 6,287
Total Governmental Activities 208,972 212,497 208,042 193,682 205,920
Business-Type Activities
Water Utility 38,614 41,499 38,446 37,437 31,712
Sewer Service 8,192 9,712 7,253 7,623 6,338
Refuse Collection 11,308 11,145 10,882 10,785 10,690
Hazmat Service 204 231 220 216 243
Total Business-Type Activities 58,318 62,587 56,801 56,061 48,983
Total Business and Government Type Activities 267,290$ 275,084$ 264,843$ 249,743$ 254,903$
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
NET POSITION BY COMPONENT - LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(In Thousands)
(continued)
Fiscal Year Ended
September 30,
September 30,
CHANGES IN NET POSITION - LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(In Thousands)
(continued)
Fiscal Year Ended
172
518
Program Revenues:
Governmental Activities: 2020 2019 2018*** 2017 2016
Charges for Services
City Council 177$ 149$ 91$ 108$ 116$
City Manager 5,315 3,300 2,374 3,515 3,029
City Treasurer 163 135 81 100 101
City Attorney 7 7 4 5 4
City Clerk 220 327 229 257 201
Finance 3,302 2,899 1,746 2,047 2,277
Human Resources*****- 751 373 654 513
Community Development*10,037 7,459 5,448 7,448 9,252
Fire 10,122 9,831 9,104 10,296 9,894
Information Services 636 628 381 501 521
Police 5,329 6,044 4,703 4,968 5,958
Economic Development**17,631 - - - -
Community Services 266 23,530 19,245 21,693 18,853
Library Services 6,614 308 237 476 408
Public Works - 6,368 4,392 5,392 5,733
Non-Departmental****- - 916 1,116 1,290
Total Charges for Services 59,819 61,736 49,324 58,576 58,150
Operating Grants 8,141 6,644 3,976 7,329 4,723
Capital Grants 14,483 8,361 6,055 3,408 5,939
Total Governmental Activities Program Revenue 82,443 76,741 59,355 69,313 68,812
Business-Type Activities:
Water Utility 40,518 43,958 29,530 39,938 35,765
Sewer Service 10,900 11,868 8,362 10,854 11,280
Refuse Collection 12,573 12,022 8,820 11,282 11,215
Hazmat Service 279 276 25 287 235
Total Business-Type Activities Program Revenues 64,270 68,124 46,737 62,361 58,495
Total Primary Government Program Revenue 146,713 144,865 106,092 131,674 127,307
Net (Expense) Revenue:
Governmental Activities:(182,597) (163,458) (83,913) (191,807) (172,213)
Business-Type Activities (2,865) 2,992 3,163 (3,975) (3,398)
Total Net (Expense) Revenue (185,462) (160,466) (80,750) (195,782) (175,611)
General Revenue and Other Changes in Net Position
Governmental Activities:
Property Taxes 94,263 89,124 61,185 82,925 87,128
Sales Taxes 44,616 47,437 33,844 43,551 34,289
Utility Taxes 18,149 18,788 14,014 19,303 19,482
Other Taxes 18,635 20,227 14,883 17,991 17,313
Use of Money and Property 3,208 8,746 2,158 3,370 3,618
From Other Agencies 3,317 4,046 2,263 3,896 4,397
Other - - 2,811 2,438 5,693
Transfers (38) (37) (332) (51) (38)
Total Governmental Activities General Revenues 182,150 188,331 130,826 173,423 171,882
Business-T ype Activities:
Use of Money and Property 2,746 3,235 279 462 939
Transfers 38 37 332 51 38
Total Business-Type Activities General Revenues 2,784 3,272 611 513 977
Total General Revenues and Transfers 184,934 191,603 131,437 173,936 172,859
Extraordinary Gain- - - - -
Changes in Net Position - Governmental Activities (447) 24,873 46,913 (18,384) (331)
Changes in Net Position - Business-Type Activities (81) 6,264 3,774 (3,462) (2,421)
Net Position - Beginning of Year 682,944 651,807 618,500 639,484 642,236
Prior Period Adjustment - Governmental Activities - - (17,788) 862 -
Prior Period Adjustment - Business-Type Activities - - 408 - -
Net Position - Beginning of Year as restated 682,944 651,807 601,120 640,346 642,236
Net Position - End of Year 682,416$ 682,944$ 651,807$ 618,500$ 639,484$
* Planning and Building departments were combined in the year ended September 30, 2011. The combined department was later renamed to Community
Development in the year ended September 30, 2016.
** Economic Development was combined with Community Development in the year ended June 30, 2020. Previously, it was combined with the City Manager's
Office as of the year ended September 30, 2014.
*** The 2018 period reflects nine months of activity only as the fiscal year change resulted in reporting period from October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
**** Beginning with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, non-departmental expenditures are no longer presented separately but are included as part of
functional expenditures.
***** Human Resources was combined with the City Manager's Office in the year ended June 30, 2020.
June 30, September 30,
Fiscal Year Ended
CHANGES IN NET POSITION - LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
(In Thousands)
173
519
Program Revenues:
Governmental Activities: 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Charges for Services
City Council 71$ 68$ 66$ 65$ 63$
City Manager 2,994 2,835 134 130 127
City Treasurer 639 621 602 585 568
City Attorney 143 139 135 131 127
City Clerk 199 321 248 170 98
Finance 1,353 1,313 1,275 1,238 1,202
Human Resources*****1,263 2,499 1,236 1,150 1,117
Community Development*10,670 9,357 9,411 7,706 6,084
Fire 8,625 8,672 9,482 9,497 8,632
Information Services 834 809 786 763 741
Police 5,512 5,170 4,653 5,073 5,207
Economic Development**- - 2,505 2,303 2,800
Community Services 18,569 18,055 17,832 17,792 15,345
Library Services 495 434 634 466 325
Public Works 6,474 6,367 7,315 5,482 5,638
Non-Departmental****327 318 306 281 273
Total Charges for Services 58,168 56,978 56,620 52,832 48,347
Operating Grants 7,458 7,958 7,303 5,088 8,914
Capital Grants 9,809 5,486 7,191 6,624 5,198
Total Governmental Activities Program Revenue 75,435 70,422 71,114 64,544 62,459
Business-Type Activities:
Water Utility 35,350 36,944 38,679 35,926 34,583
Sewer Service 11,239 10,665 12,267 11,546 10,532
Refuse Collection 11,221 11,006 10,950 10,786 10,631
Hazmat Service 222 183 278 154 383
Total Business-Type Activities Program Revenues 58,032 58,798 62,174 58,412 56,129
Total Primary Government Program Revenue 133,467 129,220 133,288 122,956 118,588
Net (Expense) Revenue:
Governmental Activities: (133,537) (142,075) (136,928) (129,138) (143,461)
Business-Type Activities (286) (3,789) 5,373 2,351 7,146
Total Net (Expense) Revenue (133,823) (145,864) (131,555) (126,787) (136,315)
General Revenue and Other Changes in Net Position
Governmental Activities:
Property Taxes 82,615 81,355 74,795 74,856 86,056
Sales Taxes 33,063 29,243 30,276 30,051 25,339
Utility Taxes 20,229 20,621 20,764 20,152 19,135
Other Taxes 16,464 15,601 14,568 12,930 13,368
Use of Money and Property 5,551 3,725 2,816 3,434 3,239
From Other Agencies 5,653 4,279 6,003 6,585 5,647
Other 4,440 6,903 5,240 4,941 3,060
Transfers 35 (38) (38) (38) (38)
Total Governmental Activities General Revenues 168,050 161,689 154,424 152,911 155,806
Business-Type Activities:
Use of Money and Property 1,281 1,015 137 1,100 1,135
Transfers (35) 38 38 38 38
Total Business-Type Activities General Revenues 1,246 1,053 175 1,138 1,173
Total General Revenues and Transfers 169,296 162,742 154,599 154,049 156,979
Extraordinary Gain - - (4,669) 23,960 -
Changes in Net Position - Governmental Activities 34,513 19,614 12,827 47,733 12,345
Changes in Net Position - Business-Type Activities 960 (2,736) 5,548 3,489 8,319
Net Position - Beginning of Year 964,254 962,179 935,283 884,061 863,397
Prior Period Adjustment - Governmental Activities (333,677) (457) 719 - -
Prior Period Adjustment - Business-Type Activities (23,814) (14,346) 7,802 - -
Net Position - Beginning of Year as restated 606,763 947,376 943,804 884,061 863,397
Net Position - End of Year 642,236$ 964,254$ 962,179$ 935,283$ 884,061$
(continued)
September 30,
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CHANGES IN NET POSITION - LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(In Thousands)
Fiscal Year Ended
174
520
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
General Fund:
Nonspendable 120$ 23$ 41$ -$ -$
Restricted 9,320 8,154 6,384 2,671 2,637
Committed 25,010 25,011 25,011 25,011 25,011
Assigned 45,638 45,825 34,464 33,498 35,199
Unassigned - - 2,734 - -
Total General Fund 80,088$ 79,013$ 68,634$ 61,180$ 62,847$
Other Governmental Funds:
Nonspendable -$ 64$ 726$ -$ -$
Restricted 57,675 59,213 52,742 40,588 40,293
Committed 21,735 20,308 20,800 17,686 21,368
Assigned 3,527 3,614 2,701 826 838
Total Other Governmental Funds 82,937$ 83,199$ 76,969$ 59,100$ 62,499$
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
General Fund:
Nonspendable 4,479$ 4,378$ 4,040$ 4,633$ 10,841$
Restricted 2,871 2,070 1,878 1,387 1,304
Committed 25,011 25,011 24,011 - -
Assigned 32,431 29,595 24,578 48,415 42,411
Unassigned - - - - -
Total General Fund 64,792$ 61,054$ 54,507$ 54,435$ 54,556$
Other Governmental Funds:
Restricted 45,515$ 27,214$ 27,425$ 27,722$ 32,519$
Committed 21,659 16,447 11,098 6,745 4,049
Assigned 161 151 316 1,181 1,711
Unassigned - - (210) (395) (4,377)
Total Other Governmental Funds 67,335$ 43,812$ 38,629$ 35,253$ 33,902$
Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
FUND BALANCES - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS - LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(In Thousands)
(Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting)
Fiscal Year Ended June 30,Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
175
521
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
176
522
2020 2019 2018* 2017 2016
REVENUES:
Property Taxes 94,263$ 89,367$ 80,614$ 80,826$ 86,382$
Sales Taxes 44,616 47,437 33,844 43,551 39,305
Utility Taxes 18,149 18,788 14,014 19,303 19,482
Other Taxes 24,578 27,196 18,409 17,991 17,313
Licenses and Permits 11,266 8,574 6,293 8,812 9,820
Fines and Forfeitures 3,403 4,300 3,048 3,995 5,144
From Use of Money and Property 27,863 23,276 11,600 17,210 18,055
From Other Agencies 11,309 13,072 10,384 15,293 13,712
Charges for Current Service/Other Revenue 34,772 33,787 30,216 32,351 32,506
TOTAL REVENUES 270,219 265,797 208,422 239,332 241,719
EXPENDITURES
Current:
City Council 394 369 279 333 318
City Manager 4,342 6,598 3,143 4,116 3,092
City Treasurer 297 248 134 201 204
City Attorney 2,898 2,874 2,037 3,052 2,539
City Clerk 886 981 602 830 790
Finance 6,200 6,484 4,376 5,763 5,659
Human Resources****** - 6,362 5,323 5,535 6,776
Community Development** 14,692 8,138 5,554 6,963 7,062
Fire 56,477 54,431 36,347 46,831 46,200
Information Systems 8,473 8,342 5,385 6,603 6,742
Police 87,682 83,546 57,916 75,015 72,612
Economic Development*** - - - - -
Community Services 14,429 11,720 7,958 14,124 10,768
Library Services 5,199 4,944 3,436 4,422 4,247
Public Works 47,655 46,878 30,357 38,635 23,659
Non-Departmental***** - - 22,432 28,396 24,670
Capital Outlay**** - - - - 27,269
Debt Service:
Principal 5,122 5,346 311 5,091 5,933
Interest 1,748 1,890 965 2,066 2,138
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 256,494 249,151 186,555 247,976 250,678
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF
REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES 13,725 16,646 21,867 (8,644) (8,959)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Transfers In 10,009 11,190 13,261 6,692 9,034
Issuance of Long-Term Debt 1,172 - - 2,767 10,197
Issuance Premium - - - - -
Payments to Escrow - - - - -
Transfers Out (10,047) (11,227) (13,593) (6,743) (17,053)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)1,134 (37) (332) 2,716 2,178
Extraordinary Item - Dissolution of RDA - - - - -
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCES 14,859$ 16,609$ 21,535$ (5,928)$ (6,781)$
DEBT SERVICE AS A PERCENTAGE OF
NON-CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 3.0% 3.3% 0.7% 3.2% 3.6%
* The 2017-18 period reflects nine months of activity only as the fiscal year change resulted in a nine month reporting period from
October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
** Planning and Building departments were combined in the year ended September 30, 2011. The department was later renamed to
Community Development in the year ended September 30, 2016.
*** Economic Development was combined with Community Development in the year ended June 30, 2020. Previously, it was combined with
the City Manager's Office as of the year ended September 30, 2014.
**** Beginning with the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, capital outlay expenditures are no longer presented separately but are included
as part of functional expenditures. However, capital outlay expenditures are excluded in the calculation of debt service as a percentage
of non-capital expenditures.
***** Beginning with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, non-departmental expenditures are no longer presented separately but are
included as part of functional expenditures.
****** Human Resources was combined with the City Manager's Office in the year ended June 30, 2020.
(Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting)
Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, September 30,
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS - LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(In Thousands)
177
523
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
REVENUES:
Property Taxes 82,472$ 79,460$ 74,442$ 74,554$ 85,869$
Sales Taxes 32,234 30,454 29,763 29,126 25,034
Utility Taxes 20,229 20,621 20,764 20,152 19,135
Other Taxes 16,464 15,601 14,568 12,930 13,368
Licenses and Permits 9,270 7,976 9,880 7,773 6,728
Fines and Forfeitures 4,746 4,392 4,058 4,252 4,334
From Use of Money and Property 17,473 16,695 16,046 16,855 15,660
From Other Agencies 18,634 16,804 18,237 18,537 17,659
Charges for Current Service/Other Revenue 35,869 33,886 34,150 30,051 26,996
TOTAL REVENUES 237,391 225,889 221,908 214,230 214,783
EXPENDITURES
Current:
City Council 278 258 260 310 300
City Manager 2,703 3,040 1,574 1,758 1,493
City Treasurer 167 169 132 141 1,274
City Attorney 2,425 2,321 2,221 2,313 2,354
City Clerk 895 747 797 689 798
Finance 5,452 5,314 4,825 4,573 3,423
Human Resources******4,606 4,298 5,661 5,213 6,106
Community Development**6,954 7,091 6,155 6,119 6,034
Fire 45,008 42,602 35,920 35,145 34,546
Information Systems 6,846 6,456 6,096 5,857 5,879
Police 68,940 66,628 60,460 60,249 59,546
Economic Development***- - 7,012 3,389 13,784
Community Services 10,223 10,040 13,952 14,082 13,724
Library Services 4,146 3,739 3,588 3,492 3,546
Public Works 23,820 22,872 22,169 22,666 19,006
Non-Departmental*****20,067 21,033 19,684 15,455 14,914
Capital Outlay****14,986 10,729 10,745 11,096 6,872
Debt Service:
Principal 5,454 4,797 9,381 6,012 9,446
Interest 2,226 1,987 2,321 2,564 6,397
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 225,196 214,121 212,953 201,123 209,442
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF
REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES 12,195 11,768 8,955 13,107 5,341
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Transfers In 12,158 9,832 9,501 18,904 27,385
Issuance of Long-Term Debt - - - - 36,275
Issuance Premium - - - - 1,884
Payments to Escrow - - - - (37,601)
Transfers Out (14,238) (9,870) (10,339) (18,942) (27,423)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)(2,080) (38) (838) (38) 520
Extraordinary Item - Dissolution of RDA - - (4,669) (11,839) -
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCES 10,115$ 11,730$ 3,448$ 1,230$ 5,861$
DEBT SERVICE AS A PERCENTAGE OF
NON-CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 3.7% 3.3% 5.8% 4.5% 7.8%
September 30,
(Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting)
Fiscal Year Ended
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS - LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(In Thousands)
178
524
Fiscal Year
Common
Property Public Utilities Total Secured Unsecured
Total Assessed
Valuation
Total Direct Tax
Rate
2010-2011 25,513,584 70,602 25,584,186 1,090,869 26,675,055 0.17082
2011-2012 25,480,770 72,602 25,553,372 1,170,004 26,723,376 0.17082
2012-2013 26,927,738 60,802 26,988,540 1,056,938 28,045,478 0.17082
2013-2014 28,005,989 53,702 28,059,691 1,106,038 29,165,729 0.17082
2014-2015 29,723,274 74,102 29,797,376 989,809 30,787,185 0.17082
2015-2016 31,193,211 66,802 31,260,013 1,132,728 32,392,741 0.17082
2016-2017 32,540,317 55,802 32,596,119 1,067,760 33,663,879 0.17082
2017-2018 34,199,035 41,102 34,240,137 1,100,077 35,340,214 0.17082
2018-2019 35,941,648 61,202 36,002,850 1,117,879 37,120,729 0.17082
2019-2020 37,741,095 518 37,741,613 1,145,838 38,887,451 0.17082
Source: County of Orange Auditor Controller
Fiscal Year
City Basic Rate
(1), (2) City Other School Districts
Metro Water
District Others
2010-2011 0.15582 0.01500 0.58252 0.00370 0.32548 1.08252
2011-2012 0.15582 0.01500 0.58334 0.00370 0.32513 1.08299
2012-2013 0.15582 0.01500 0.60412 0.00350 0.30798 1.08642
2013-2014 0.15582 0.01500 0.59841 0.00350 0.31444 1.08717
2014-2015 0.15582 0.01500 0.62448 0.00350 0.29444 1.09324
2015-2016 0.15582 0.01500 0.07615 0.00350 0.84418 1.09465
2016-2017 0.15582 0.01500 0.07786 0.00350 0.83599 1.08817
2017-2018 0.15582 0.01500 0.09970 0.00350 0.84418 1.11820
2018-2019 0.15582 0.01500 0.09246 0.00350 0.84418 1.11096
2019-2020 0.15582 0.01500 0.08788 0.00350 0.84418 1.10638
Note: Rates are per $100 of assessed valuation
Source: County of Orange Auditor Controller
(1) Excludes rates associated with Mello-Roos Districts
(2) In 1978, California voters passed Proposition 13 which sets the property tax rate at a 1% fixed amount. This 1% is shared
by all taxing agencies for which the subject property resides. In 1986, the State Constitution was amended to allow rates over
the 1% base rate for voter approved general obligation debt. Valuations of real property are frozen at the value of the
property in 1975, with an allowable adjustment up to 2% per year for inflation. However, property is assessed to its current
value when a change of ownership occurs. New construction, including tenant improvements, is assessed at its current
value.
Direct
Total Direct and
Overlapping
Overlapping
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ASSESSED AND ACTUAL VALUATION
OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY (EXCLUDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(In Thousands)
PROPERTY TAX RATES
ALL DIRECT AND
OVERLAPPING GOVERNMENTS
TAX RATE 04-001
LARGEST AREA IN CITY
179
525
Fiscal Year Total Levy Amount
Percentage
of Levy
Delinquent
Tax
Collections*Amount
Percentage
of Levy
Delinquent
Taxes
Receivable
Delinquency
Percent
Secured Taxes
2010-2011 44,014 42,233 96.0% 1,339 43,572 99.0% 746 1.7%
2011-2012 44,304 42,611 96.2% 951 43,562 98.3% 660 1.5%
2012-2013 47,162 45,722 96.9% 855 46,577 98.8% 565 1.2%
2013-2014 49,808 48,452 97.3% 656 49,108 98.6% 545 1.1%
2014-2015 52,188 50,759 97.3% 576 51,335 98.4% 519 1.0%
2015-2016 55,886 53,916 96.5% 546 54,462 97.5% 1,263 2.3%
2016-2017 58,258 56,481 96.9% 525 57,006 97.9% 1,253 2.2%
2017-2018 62,418 59,731 95.7% 474 60,205 96.5% 2,073 3.3%
2018-2019 63,934 62,222 97.3% 622 62,844 98.3% 920 1.4%
2019-2020 66,411 64,767 97.5% 496 65,263 98.3% 1,092 1.6%
Unsecured Taxes
2010-2011 1,940 1,739 89.6%22 1,761 90.8%75 3.9%
2011-2012 1,863 1,731 92.9%28 1,759 94.4%68 3.7%
2012-2013 1,882 1,653 87.8%23 1,676 89.1%62 3.3%
2013-2014 1,922 1,693 88.1%33 1,726 89.8%76 4.0%
2014-2015 2,016 1,839 91.2%37 1,876 93.1%69 3.4%
2015-2016 1,925 1,740 90.4%35 1,775 92.2%39 2.0%
2016-2017 1,899 1,692 89.1%23 1,715 90.3%34 1.8%
2017-2018 1,964 1,829 93.1%28 1,857 94.6%26 1.3%
2018-2019 1,964 1,804 91.9%20 1,824 92.9%29 1.5%
2019-2020 2,038 1,906 93.5%15 1,921 94.3%43 2.1%
Community Facilities Districts
2010-2011 3,850 3,838 99.7%- 3,838 99.7%1 0.0%
2011-2012 4,106 4,091 99.6%3 4,094 99.7%2 0.0%
2012-2013 4,093 4,077 99.6%4 4,081 99.7%4 0.1%
2013-2014 3,968 3,957 99.7%6 3,963 99.9%- 0.0%
2014-2015 3,981 3,967 99.6%1 3,968 99.7%2 0.1%
2015-2016 4,121 4,106 99.6%9 4,115 99.9%2 0.0%
2016-2017 4,098 4,085 99.7%2 4,087 99.7%- 0.0%
2017-2018 4,141 4,128 99.7%5 4,133 99.8%- 0.0%
2018-2019 4,099 4,086 99.7%3 4,089 99.8%1 0.0%
2019-2020 4,053 4,027 99.4%2 4,029 99.4%14 0.3%
* Delinquency tax collections information not available prior to fiscal year 2004-2005
Note: The levy and tax year is for July 1st through June 30th and does not include the Redevelopment Agency
Note:
2002/2003 to current fiscal year includes the following:
Unsecured: includes aircraft unsecured tax. Does not include CFD.
Miscellaneous: excluded from all tables.
Delinquency Amount: reflects the "unpaid" amounts as stated in the OC auditor-controller website.
Secured: includes supplemental, st ltg reorg, nuisance abatement, weed abatement, retirement override,
tax admin charges, and community interest. Does not include CFD.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Collected within the Fiscal
Year of the Levy Total Collections
Source: County of Orange Auditor Controller's Office
(In Thousands)
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS
180
526
2019-2020
Taxable Assessed Value Percent
(In Thousands) of Total TAV
AES Huntington Beach Energy, LLC 420,264$ 1.08%
Bella Terra Associates LLC 381,693 0.98%
SoCal Holdings LLC 274,824 0.71%
McDonnell Douglas/Boeing 221,121 0.57%
PCH Beach Resort LLC 219,135 0.56%
DCO Pacific City LLC 217,022 0.56%
Elan Multifamily LLC 136,292 0.35%
Monogram Residential HB Proj 135,586 0.35%
The Waterfront Hotel LLC 125,333 0.32%
One Pacific Plaza Owner LLC 124,500 0.32%
Total Top Ten 2,255,770 5.80%
All Other Property Taxpayers 36,631,681 94.20%
City Total 38,887,451$ 100.00%
2010-2011
Taxable Assessed Value Percent
(In Thousands) of Total TAV
The Boeing Company/McDonnell Douglas Corporation 371,433$ 1.39%
Bella Terra Associates LLC 299,105 1.12%
Mayer Financial LP 185,072 0.69%
CIM Huntington LLC 145,017 0.54%
Pacific Sands LLC 83,339 0.31%
AES Huntington Beach LLC 70,600 0.26%
United Dominion Realty LP 68,156 0.26%
Seacliff Village Shopping Center Inc 64,001 0.24%
Cambro Manufacturing Company 62,458 0.23%
NF Huntington Plaza LP 60,861 0.23%
Total Top Ten 1,410,042 5.29%
All Other Property Taxpayers 25,265,013 94.71%
City Total 26,675,055$ 100.00%
Source: HdL Coren & Cone
Note: Information provided for the period from July 1st through June 30th.
TOP TEN PROPERTY TAXPAYERS
CURRENT YEAR AND NINE YEARS AGO
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
181
527
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
182
528
Long-Term Indebtedness 2020 2019 2018*** 2017 2016
Governmental Activities:
Judgement Obligation Bonds -$ -$ -$ -$ 659$
Public Financing Authority:
2010(a) Lease Revenue Bond 7,410 8,235 9,030 9,030 9,795
2011(a) Lease Revenue Bond 15,725 17,770 19,735 19,735 21,650
2014(a) Lease Revenue Bond 12,530 13,145 13,740 13,740 14,315
Total Public Financing Authority 35,665 39,150 42,505 42,505 45,760
Redevelopment Agency:
1999 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds - - - - -
2002 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds - - - - -
Mayer Disposition and Development Agreement - - - - -
Bella Terra OPA (Parking)- - - - -
CIM DDA (Parking & Infrastructure)- - - - -
CIM DDA (Additional Parking)- - - - -
Section 108 Loan RDA/Bowen Court - - - - -
Total Redevelopment Agency - - - - -
Other Long-Term Obligations:
Capital Leases Payable 5,241 5,083 6,079 6,286 4,130
PARS Payable - - - - -
Section 108 Loan City - - 430 430 625
LED Lighting Phase I 546 656 762 866 966
CEC 2,588 2,818 3,000 3,000 3,000
I-Bank 2,171 2,454 2,730 2,730 3,000
Total Other Long-Term Obligations 10,546 11,011 13,001 13,312 11,721
Total Long-Term Obligations - Governmental Activities 46,211$ 50,161$ 55,506$ 55,817$ 58,140$
Leases Payable -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Long-Term Obligations - Business-Type Activities -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Long Term Obligations - Governmental Activities and
Business-Type Activities 46,211$ 50,161$ 55,506$ 55,817$ 58,140$
2020 2019 2018*** 2017 2016
Population 200,748 202,265 201,761 202,413 201,919
Debt Per Capita 230$ 248$ 275$ 276$ 288$
Total Personal Income (In Thousands)*9,450,814$9,222,677$8,849,843$ 8,878,441$ 8,880,801$
Per Capita Personal Income*47,078$ 45,597$ 43,863$ 43,863$ 43,982$
Unemployment Rate**8.60% 2.60% 2.70% 2.80% 3.90%
Total Employment**96,200 110,500 109,900 103,200 107,200
* Source: Claritas, Inc.
** Source: State of California Employment Development Department
*** The 2017-18 period reflects nine months of activity only as the fiscal year change resulted in a nine month reporting period from October 1, 2017 to
June 30, 2018.
Fiscal Year Ended
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
RATIOS OF OUTSTANDING DEBT BY TYPE
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(In Thousands)
September 30, June 30,
Long-Term Obligations - Business-Type Activities:
183
529
Long-Term Indebtedness 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Governmental Activities:
Judgement Obligation Bonds 1,634$ 2,574$ 3,474$ 4,339$ 5,179$
Public Financing Authority:
2010(a) Lease Revenue Bond 10,525 11,230 11,910 12,565 13,200
2011(a) Lease Revenue Bond 24,985 28,165 31,195 34,155 36,275
2014(a) Lease Revenue Bond 14,865 - - - -
Total Public Financing Authority 50,375 39,395 43,105 46,720 49,475
Redevelopment Agency:
1999 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds - - - - 6,180
2002 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds - - - - 13,525
Mayer Disposition and Development Agreement - - - - 5,803
Bella Terra OPA (Parking)- - - - 13,922
CIM DDA (Parking & Infrastructure)- - - - 7,288
CIM DDA (Additional Parking)- - - - 435
Section 108 Loan RDA/Bowen Court - - - - 3,997
Total Redevelopment Agency - - - - 51,150
Other Long-Term Obligations:
Capital Leases Payable - - - 290 572
PARS Payable - 29 56 4,517 5,868
Section 108 Loan City 805 975 1,135 1,285 1,425
LED Lighting Phase I 1,063 - - - -
CEC - - - - -
I-Bank - - - - -
Total Other Long-Term Obligations 1,868 1,004 1,191 6,092 7,865
Total Long-Term Obligations - Governmental Activities 53,877$ 42,973$ 47,770$ 57,151$ 113,669$
Leases Payable -$ -$ -$ 3$ 6$
Total Long-Term Obligations - Business-Type Activities -$ -$ -$ 3$ 6$
Total Long Term Obligations - Governmental Activities and
Business-Type Activities 53,877$ 42,973$ 47,770$ 57,154$ 113,675$
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Population 198,389 195,999 193,616 192,524 190,377
Debt Per Capita 272$ 219$ 247$ 297$ 597$
Total Personal Income (In Thousands)*8,725,545$8,278,410$7,839,899$ 7,573,894$ 7,356,548$
Per Capita Personal Income*43,982$ 42,237$ 40,492$ 39,340$ 38,642$
Unemployment Rate**3.90% 3.60% 3.60% 4.30% 6.30%
Total Employment**104,000 120,200 120,200 119,600 115,100
September 30,
Fiscal Year Ended
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
RATIOS OF OUTSTANDING DEBT BY TYPE
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(In Thousands)
Long-Term Obligations - Business-Type Activities:
184
530
2009-2010 -
2010-2011 -
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 -
2013-2014 -
2014-2015 -
2015-2016 -
2016-2017 -
2017-2018 -
2018-2019 -
2019-2020 -
37,120,729 4,454,487 4,454,487
33,663,879 4,039,665 4,039,665
35,340,214 4,240,826 4,240,826
30,787,185 3,694,462 3,694,462
32,392,741 3,887,129 3,887,129
28,045,478 3,365,457 3,365,457
29,165,729 3,499,887 3,499,887
26,675,055 3,201,007 3,201,007
26,723,376 3,206,805 3,206,805
(In Thousands)
LEGAL DEBT MARGIN
38,887,451 4,666,494 4,666,494
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Assessed
Valuation
Debt Limit - 12% of
Assessed Valuation
Debt Applicable
to Limit
Legal Debt
MarginFiscal Year
26,411,890 3,169,427 3,169,427
185
531
2019/20 Assessed Valuation: $42,462,946,112
Debt Repaid with Property Taxes (Tax and Assessment Debt):
Overlapping Tax and Assessment Debt
Percent
Applicable*
Debt Applicable
to City
Metropolitan Water District 1.371% 511,383
Coast Community College District 28.561% 259,348,377
Huntington Beach Union High School District 73.021% 126,194,891
Fountain Valley School District 26.739% 14,027,279
Huntington Beach City School District 99.947% 88,821,861
Ocean View School District 93.503% 36,330,591
Westminster School District 23.804% 23,832,829
Los Alamitos Unified School District Facilities District No. 1 1.189% 1,812,395
City of Huntington Beach Community Facilities Districts (1990-1, 2000-1, 2002-1, 2003-1) 100.000% 30,205,000
Total Overlapping Tax and Assessment Debt 581,084,606$
Direct and Overlapping General Fund Debt
Orange County General Fund Obligations 6.786% 26,244,516
Orange County Pension Obligations 6.786% 31,681,374
Orange County Board of Education Certificates of Participation 6.786% 877,430
North Orange County Regional Occupation Program Certificates of Participation 0.087% 7,787
Coast Community College District General Fund Obligations 28.561%742,586
Huntington Beach Union High School District Certificates of Participation 73.021% 45,697,338
Los Alamitos Unified School District Certificates of Participation 1.068% 408,895
Huntington Beach School District Certificates of Participation 99.947% 12,099,969
Ocean View School District Certificates of Participation 93.503%18,321,913
Westminster School District Certificates of Participation 23.804% 8,499,765
City of Huntington Beach General Fund Obligations:100.000% 45,038,000
Total Direct and Overlapping General Fund Obligation Debt 189,619,573$
Overlapping Tax Increment Debt (Successor Agency)100.000% 6,150,000
Total Direct Debt 45,038,000$
Total Overlapping Debt 731,816,179
Combined Total Debt 776,854,179$ (1)
(1) Excludes tax and revenue anticipation notes, enterprise revenue, mortgage revenue, and non-bonded capital lease obligations.
Ratios to Adjusted Assessed Valuations
Combined Direct Debt ($45,038,000)0.11%
Combined Total Debt 1.83%
Ratios to Redevelopment Successor Agency Incremental Valuation ($3,323,791,483)
Total Overlapping Tax Increment Debt 0.19%
Source: California Municipal Statistics and City of Huntington Beach Finance Department
STATEMENT OF DIRECT AND
OVERLAPPING BONDED DEBT
JUNE 30, 2020
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
* The percentage of overlapping debt applicable to the city is estimated using taxable assessed property value. Applicable percentages were estimated by
determining the portion of the overlapping district's assessed value that is within the boundaries of the city divided by the district's total taxable assessed
value.
186
532
RIWRWDO
7KH%RHLQJ&RPSDQ\
1R2UGLQDU\0RPHQWV
+\DWW5HJHQF\+XQWLQJWRQ%HDFK
6DIUDQ&DELQ*DOOH\V86,QF
46:KROHVDOH
6DIUDQ&DELQ,QF
&DPEUR0DQXIDFWXULQJ
+XQWLQJWRQ%HDFK+RVSLWDO
:DO0DUW
:DWHUIURQW+LOWRQ%HDFK5HVRUW
7RWDORIWRS
$OORWKHUV
7RWDOHPSOR\PHQWSXEOLFDQGSULYDWH
RIWRWDO
7KH%RHLQJ&RPSDQ\
4XLNVLOYHU
&DPEUR0DQXIDFWXULQJ
+\DWW5HJHQF\+XQWLQJWRQ%HDFK
& '$HURVSDFH
+XQWLQJWRQ%HDFK+RVSLWDO
5DLQERZ'LVSRVDO
+XQWLQJWRQ%HDFK+HDOWKFDUH
:DWHUIURQW+LOWRQ%HDFK5HVVRUW
&OHYHODQG*ROI6UL[RQ
7RWDORIWRS
$OORWKHUV
7RWDOHPSOR\PHQWSXEOLFDQGSULYDWH
6RXUFH)LQDQFH'HSDUWPHQW&LW\RI+XQWLQJWRQ%HDFK
1RWH,QIRUPDWLRQRQWKHSULQFLSDOSULYDWHHPSOR\HUVLVQRWUHDGLO\DYDLODEOHIRUILVFDO
\HDUHQGLQJ6HSWHPEHUDQGHDUOLHU8QWLOGDWDLVUHDGLO\DYDLODEOHRQO\WKHDYDLODEOH
\HDUVZLOOEHSUHVHQWHG
&,7<2)+817,1*721%($&+
35,1&,3$/35,9$7((03/2<(56
&855(17<($5$1'1,1(<($56$*2
187
533
General Government:2020 2019 2018*** 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
City Council 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
City Manager 22.00 12.50 12.50 11.50 11.50 11.50 11.50 7.00 7.00 7.00
City Treasurer 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50
City Attorney 11.00 11.00 11.00 12.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00
City Clerk 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Finance 33.00 33.00 33.00 33.00 32.50 31.50 31.50 29.50 29.50 29.50
Human Resources**- 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 14.50 15.00 15.00
Community Development 49.50 44.00 44.00 44.00 43.50 44.00 43.00 42.75 42.75 43.75
Information Systems 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 29.50 29.50 29.50
Economic Development *- - - - - - 4.50 5.50 11.50
Library Services 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.25 27.75 27.75 29.75
Fire 198.00 198.00 198.00 198.00 198.00 198.00 196.50 176.50 176.50 176.50
Police 365.50 364.50 364.50 364.50 364.50 361.50 360.50 358.50 363.00 367.00
Community Services 36.00 36.00 36.00 44.00 44.00 43.00 43.00 56.00 61.00 61.00
Public Works 207.00 207.00 207.00 199.00 199.00 198.00 196.00 196.00 196.00 203.00
987.25 986.25 986.25 986.25 983.75 978.25 972.75 960.00 971.00 991.00
Source: Finance Department, City of Huntington Beach
* Economic Development was combined with Community Development in the year ended June 30, 2020. Previously, it was combined with
the City Manager's Office as of the year ended September 30, 2014.
** Human Resources was combined with the City Manager's Office in the year ended June 30, 2020.
*** The 2017-18 period reflects nine months of activity only as the fiscal year change resulted in a nine month reporting period from
October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Actual
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
FULL-TIME ACTUAL AND BUDGETED CITY EMPLOYEES BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
188
534
Function/Program 2020 2019 2018*** 2017 2016
Finance:
Water Bills Processed 636,708 639,245 476,290 632,997 635,052
Active Business Licenses 20,910 21,414 21,782 22,074 21,420
Accounts Receivable Billings Processed 25,687 30,217 25,000 34,963 30,826
City Clerk:
Passports Issued 4,579 7,024 5,757 7,408 5,623
Planning:
Entitlements Processed 162 221 206 216 221
Plan Reviews 1,358 1,542 1,466 1,376 1,653
Field Inspection Complaints 11,610 8,183 7,005 8,459 7,951
Code Violation Cases 3,260 4,786 4,219 3,981 4,324
Building:
Number of Permits Issued 8,855 9,807 7,490 9,728 10,981
Number of Inspections Completed 32,859 36,562 30,501 38,796 39,380
Value of Construction Permits (Thousands of Dollars)169,393 135,910 109,462 216,252 283,910
Processed Number of Certificate of Occupancies*515 686 523 740 n/a
Completed Plan Reviews 3,469 3,491 2,771 4,172 4,172
Counter Visits 14,922 21,409 16,498 21,731 23,492
Fire:
Inspections 5,965 6,140 3,963 2,758 5,132
Responses 21,068 20,354 14,490 20,555 20,279
Ocean Rescues 2,487 4,953 3,530 3,639 3,977
Estimated Beach Visitors 6,712,125 10,577,290 12,522,640 13,339,518 12,272,030
Police:
Physical Arrests 5,785 5,979 4,614 5,298 5,112
Parking Violations 59,484 79,069 54,500 70,846 90,361
Traffic Violations 12,105 13,314 11,869 19,916 17,639
Community Services:
Park/Open Space Acreage 1,066 1,066 1,065 1,065 1,062
Enrollment in Recreation Classes 28,952 37,978 27,152 37,968 34,424
Public Works:
Water Sold (Acre Feet)**25,966 26,251 19,777 25,944 24,505
Gallons of Sewage Pumped Per Day**19 million 19 million 19 million 22 million 19 million
Library:
Items in Collection 294,849 293,995 292,037 288,599 285,814
Items Borrowed 779,124 942,821 655,626 943,642 921,105
* Beginning the 2013/14 Fiscal Year, the Building Department no longer processes Certificate of Occupancies.
** Reduction of estimate is the result of the Governor's executive order to reduce water consumption.
*** The 2017-18 period reflects nine months of activity only as the fiscal year change resulted in a nine month reporting period from
October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Source: Various departments of the City of Huntington Beach
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
OPERATING INDICATORS BY FUNCTION/ACTIVITY
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
189
535
Function/Program 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Finance:
Water Bills Processed 536,684 630,240 628,207 646,229 630,268
Active Business Licenses 21,424 20,450 21,127 22,304 21,903
Accounts Receivable Billings Processed 38,594 42,360 45,422 45,422 42,968
City Clerk:
Passports Issued 5,121 4,598 4,220 3,850 3,082
Planning:
Entitlements Processed 280 204 231 205 195
Plan Reviews 1,595 1,466 1,575 1,184 1,524
Field Inspection Complaints 8,233 7,030 7,301 6,105 6,064
Code Violation Cases 4,710 2,545 2,385 2,573 2,521
Building:
Number of Permits Issued 10,670 9,348 8,970 8,444 8,413
Number of Inspections Completed 38,320 36,142 33,962 31,224 29,905
Value of Construction Permits (Thousands of Dollars)234,946 216,343 248,246 190,992 104,238
Processed Number of Certificate of Occupancies*n/a n/a 477 647 765
Completed Plan Reviews 3,815 3,148 n/a n/a n/a
Counter Visits 21,893 21,326 20,854 19,777 20,288
Fire:
Inspections 6,499 6,641 5,087 6,974 7,858
Responses 19,562 15,815 15,608 15,040 15,940
Ocean Rescues 5,371 6,426 4,195 4,669 3,845
Estimated Beach Visitors 11,803,943 12,035,134 11,016,615 8,906,592 7,840,968
Police:
Physical Arrests 4,854 4,303 4,237 5,774 6,457
Parking Violations 83,453 74,668 72,347 77,282 77,261
Traffic Violations 17,596 16,330 13,016 16,916 16,770
Community Services:
Park/Open Space Acreage 1,062 1,062 1,062 1,062 998
Enrollment in Recreation Classes 30,228 30,184 30,218 32,817 32,565
Public Works:
Water Sold (Acre Feet)**24,763 29,279 28,354 27,784 26,868
Gallons of Sewage Pumped Per Day**19 million 22 million 22 million 22 million 22 million
Library:
Items in Collection 343,655 332,092 385,901 420,956 427,707
Items Borrowed 908,656 937,533 892,543 888,019 943,695
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
OPERATING INDICATORS BY FUNCTION/ACTIVITY
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(Continued)
190
536
Library Services One Main Library and Four Branches
Fire:
Fire Stations 8
Police:
Stations One Main Station and Three Substations
Community Services:
Acreage of Parks 1,066
Community Centers 6
Public Works:
Centerline Square Miles of Streets Maintained 450
Miles of Beach Maintained 4.7
Miles of Storm Drains Maintained 120
Miles of Sewer Maintained 363
Source: Various departments of the City of Huntington Beach
JUNE 30, 2020
CAPITAL ASSET STATISTICS BY FUNCTION/ACTIVITY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
191
537
REQUIRED AUDIT COMMUNICATIONS
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type
activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Huntington
Beach for the year ended June 30, 2020. Professional standards require that we provide you with
information about our responsibilities under generally accepted auditing standards, Government
Auditing Standards and the Uniform Guidance, as well as certain information related to the planned
scope and timing of our audit. We have communicated such information in our letter to you dated
December 16, 2020. Professional standards also require that we communicate to you the following
information related to our audit.
Significant Audit Findings
Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices
Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. The
significant accounting policies used by the City of Huntington Beach are described in Note 1 to the
financial statements. No new accounting policies were adopted, and the application of existing
policies was not changed during 2020. We noted no transactions entered into by the City of
Huntington Beach during the year for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus.
All significant transactions have been recognized in the financial statements in the proper period.
Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and
are based on management’s knowledge and experience about past and current events and
assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of
their significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that future events
affecting them may differ significantly from those expected. The most sensitive estimate(s)
affecting the City of Huntington Beach’s financial statements was (were):
Judgements involving the estimated useful lives and depreciation methodology used for
capital assets, including certain infrastructure
Judgements as to which City capital projects should be capitalized and depreciated in
the government-wide financial statements and proprietary funds
Judgements relating to the collectability of accounts and notes receivable
Estimated Other Post Employment Benefit obligations
Judgements with respect to recording claims payable and remediation obligations
Estimated Net Pension liabilities
The financial statement disclosures are neutral, consistent, and clear.
Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit
We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management in performing and
completing our audit.
538
Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements
Professional standards require us to accumulate all known and likely misstatements identified
during the audit, other than those that are clearly trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate
level of management. The following immaterial misstatements detected as a result of audit
procedures were not corrected by management: reporting of certain investments at fair market
value, deposits payable that should be reported as revenues, understatement of interest revenue,
understatement of unbilled receivables, and understatement of claims payable. In addition, none of
the misstatements detected as a result of audit procedures and corrected by management were
material, either individually or in the aggregate, to each opinion unit’s financial statements taken
as a whole.
Disagreements with Management
For purposes of this letter, a disagreement with management is a financial accounting, reporting,
or auditing matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, that could be significant to the
financial statements or the auditor’s report. We are pleased to report that no such disagreements
arose during the course of our audit.
Management Representations
We have requested certain representations from management that are included in the
management representation letter dated December 16, 2020.
Management Consultations with Other Independent Accountants
In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and
accounting matters, similar to obtaining a “second opinion” on certain situations. If a consultation
involves application of an accounting principle to the City of Huntington Beach’s financial
statements or a determination of the type of auditor’s opinion that may be expressed on those
statements, our professional standards require the consulting accountant to check with us to
determine that the consultant has all the relevant facts. To our knowledge, there were no such
consultations with other accountants.
Other Audit Findings or Issues
We generally discuss a variety of matters, including the application of accounting principles and
auditing standards, with management each year prior to retention as the City of Huntington
Beach’s auditors. However, these discussions occurred in the normal course of our professional
relationship and our responses were not a condition to our retention.
Other Matters
We applied certain limited procedures to management’s discussion and analysis, budgetary
comparison information for the General Fund and each major special revenue fund, schedule of
funding progress, schedule of changes in net pension liability and related ratios, schedule of
pension contributions, schedule of money-weighted rate of return, schedule of changes in net OPEB
liability and related ratios and schedule of OPEB contributions, which are required supplementary
information (RSI) that supplements the basic financial statements. Our procedures consisted of
inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the information and comparing the
information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial
statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements.
We did not audit the RSI and do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the RSI.
539
We were engaged to report on supplementary information, which accompany the financial
statements but are not RSI. With respect to this supplementary information, we made certain
inquiries of management and evaluated the form, content, and methods of preparing the
information to determine that the information complies with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America, the method of preparing it has not changed from the
prior period, and the information is appropriate and complete in relation to our audit of the
financial statements. We compared and reconciled the supplementary information to the underlying
accounting records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements
themselves.
We were not engaged to report on introductory section and the statistical section, which
accompany the financial statements but are not RSI. Such information has not been subjected to
the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements, and accordingly, we
do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on it.
Restriction on Use
This information is intended solely for the information and use of the City Council and management
of the City of Huntington Beach and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other
than these specified parties.
Irvine, California
December 16, 2020
540
1
Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures
Applied to Appropriations Limit Worksheets
City Council
City of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
We have performed the procedures enumerated below, which were agreed to by the City of
Huntington Beach, California and the League of California Cities (as presented in the League
publication entitled Article XIIIB Appropriations Limitation Uniform Guidelines) on the
Appropriations Limit Worksheets for the year ended June 30, 2020. The City of Huntington
Beach’s management is responsible for the Appropriations Limit Worksheets. The sufficiency
of these procedures is solely the responsibility of the parties specified in this report.
Consequently, we make no representation regarding the sufficiency of the procedures
enumerated below either for the purpose for which this report has been requested or for
any other purpose.
The procedures performed and the results of those procedures were as follows:
1. We obtained the worksheets referred to above and compared the limit and annual
adjustment factors included in those worksheets to the limit and annual adjustment
factors that were adopted by resolution of the City Council. We also compared the
population and inflation options included in the aforementioned worksheets to those
that were selected by a recorded vote.
Results: No exceptions were noted as a result of our procedures.
2. We recalculated the mathematical computations reflected in the City worksheets.
Results: No exceptions were noted as a result of our procedures.
3. We compared the current year information used to determine the current year limit
and found that it agreed to worksheets prepared by the City and to information
provided by the State Department of Finance.
Results: No exceptions were noted as a result of our procedures.
4. We compared the amount of the prior year appropriations limit presented in the
worksheets to the amount adopted by the City Council for the prior year.
Results: No exceptions were noted as a result of our procedures.
541
2
This agreed-upon procedures engagement was conducted in accordance with attestation
standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. We were
not engaged to and did not conduct an examination or review, the objective of which would
be the expression of an opinion or conclusion, respectively, on the worksheets referred to
above. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion or conclusion. Had we performed
additional procedures, other matters might have come to our attention that would have
been reported to you. No procedures have been performed with respect to the
determination of the appropriation limit for the base year, as defined by the League
publication entitled Article XIIIB Appropriations Limitation Uniform Guidelines.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of the City of Huntington Beach,
California, and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than the
specified parties.
December 16, 2020
Irvine, California
542
Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of the Air Quality
Special Revenue Fund Performed
in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards
City Council
City of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government
Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, Air Quality
Management District Fund of the City of Huntington Beach, California, as of and for the year
ended June 30, 2020, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively
comprise the Air Quality Management District Fund of the City of Huntington Beach’s basic
financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated December 16, 2020.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the Air Quality
Management District Fund's internal control over financial reporting (internal control) to
determine the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of
expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Air Quality Management District Fund's internal control.
Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the Air Quality Management
District Fund's internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow
management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to
prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a
deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable
possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be
prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency,
or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material
weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first
paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control
that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during
our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material
weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
543
Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Air Quality Management District
Fund's financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its
compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements,
including applicable provisions of Assembly Bill 2766 (AB2766) Chapter 1705 (Health and
Safety Code Sections 44220 through 44247), noncompliance with which could have a direct
and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing
an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and
accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances
of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government
Auditing Standards.
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and
compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness
of the entity’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit
performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the entity’s
internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other
purpose.
Irvine, California
December 16, 2020
544
City of Huntington Beach
File #:21-052 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Chris Slama, Director of Community & Library Services
Subject:
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4228 to amend Chapter 13.10 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code Prohibiting the Storage of Personal Property on Public or Private
Property
Statement of Issue:
The existing Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Chapter 13.10 requires modification to
prevent the storage of personal property within public spaces and upon publicly owned and
maintained property, and to facilitate its removal when warranted. Additionally, while private property
owners currently have the ability within and upon their property to remove and dispose of stored or
abandoned items, there is currently no specific criminal statute to bring enforcement action.
The storage of personal property within public spaces in Huntington Beach, including but not limited
to parks, beaches, and sidewalks, is not consistent with the intended public use(s) of these locations,
and the presence of unknown and potentially dangerous items creates an undue public safety
concern for the users of these public spaces. The City of Huntington Beach responds regularly to
quality of life complaints from residents related to the storage of personal property in public places
including visible trash, discarded and clearly abandoned property, as well as unusable and unwanted
property. In addition, hypodermic needles and syringes have been discovered among this property.
Currently, City employees are limited in their ability to remove this property unless it is clearly refuse,
or is soiled or otherwise contaminated to the degree that it poses a public health risk.
Lastly, the current HBMC does not provide sufficient clarity related to enforcement , and is insufficient
in ensuring the removal of stored property is conducted appropriately and within the law. The
proposed ordinance provides clarity related to enforcement, including specific language related to the
required noticing, signage, minimum-retention period, and procedures for community members to
follow for the reclaiming of property.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 1 of 3
powered by Legistar™545
File #:21-052 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
Recommended Action:
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4228, “An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending Chapter 13.10 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Prohibiting the Storage of
Personal Property on Public or Private Property.”
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
A review of similar ordinances in surrounding cities (Anaheim, Santa Ana, Westminster, and Costa
Mesa), and consultation with representatives from those jurisdictions, has demonstrated a consistent
approach to this issue and the need for the proposed modification. Further, civil litigation within
Orange County and the region provides compelling support for the adoption of this amendment, as a
prudent step in developing an effective strategy.
In summary, revision of HBMC Chapter 13.10 related to the storage of property will provide much-
needed clarity and procedures to allow for the lawful collection, temporary preservation, and prompt
return of property to its owners, and will provide a much-needed tool to preserve limited public
spaces for their safe and enjoyable intended uses.
A summary of the changes are as follows:
·Added definition for “Stored Personal Property;”
·Added additional language to Section 13.10.040 - Storage of Personal Property on Public and
Private Property;
·Added Section 13.10.041 - Impounding Stored Personal Property;
·Added Section 13.10.042 - Impounding Personal Property after Closure;
·Added Section 13.10.042 - Storage and Disposal of Impounded Personal Property;
·Added Section 13.10.044 - Dangerous or Perishable Stored Personal Property; and
·Added additional language to Section 13.10.090 - Violations-Penalty.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 4228 to amend Chapter 13.10 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
prohibiting the storage of personal property on public or private property
2. Legislative Draft of amendments to Chapter 13.10 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 2 of 3
powered by Legistar™546
File #:21-052 MEETING DATE:2/16/2021
City of Huntington Beach Printed on 2/10/2021Page 3 of 3
powered by Legistar™547
548
549
550
551
552
553
554
555