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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, May 3, 2021
6:00 PM -Virtual Location
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach , California 92648
A video recording of the 6:00 PM portion of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas/
6:00 PM -VIRTUAL LOCATION
CALLED TO ORDER -6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Kalmick , Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
Peterson
Councilmember Peterson requested and was granted permission to be absent pursuant to
Resolution No. 2001-54.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Councilmember Posey
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.
1. 21-264 Jynene Johnson of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and member of the
Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
2. 21-363 Mayor Carr presented a proclamation for "National Nurses Day" to Marilou Salao
with Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
Mayor Carr introduced Marilou Salao in recognition of National Nurses Day , May 6 . Mayor Carr
expressed appreciation for the dedication of all nurses regardless of where they work, especially this
past year during COVID-19 .
Ms. Salao thanked Mayor Carr for the recognition and proclamation on behalf of all nurses at Fountain
Valley Regional Hospital.
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3. 21 -364 Mayor Carr proclaimed May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month and presented a proclamation to Mary Adams Urashima to recognize her
passion for preserving Huntington Beach's Asian history
Mayor Carr thanked local resident and historian Mary Adams Urashima for her passion and diligence in
preserving local Asian history in Huntington Beach . Ms . Urashima, author of Historic Wintersburg, has
been instrumental in documenting Asian American history throughout Orange County.
Ms. Urashima expressed her appreciation to the Council for the recognition , and thanked other
members of the community who have also served to ensure the preservation of this important history .
Ms. Urashima shared her pride at being involved in the process which resulted in Historic Wintersburg
being designated a National Treasure , and the creation of a PBS documentary.
Mayor Carr announced the creation of five vignettes that will be shown on HBTV Channel 3 during May,
as well as a Film Festival later in May presented by the Human Relat ions Task Force , to recognize
local Asian American history.
4. 21 -365 Mayor Carr presented the "Making a Difference Award" to Rachelle Crachiollo,
Corinne Burton and Deanne Mendoza of Teacher Created Materials
Mayor Carr thanked Jim Silva for nom inating Teacher Created Materials for this award . Ms. Crachiollo
started Teacher Created Materials 40 years ago as a part-time venture that is now a thriving publishing
business distributing supplemental education resources to 89 countries worldwide . Ms . Crachiollo's
daughters Corinne and Deanne are both very instrumental in the success of Teacher Created
Materials. In addition to their successful business , all three women are also instrumental in the success
of other organizations such as Read Across America , Ability First, Waymakers, the Cal State Fullerton
US Scholarship Fund , National Disaster School Replenishment Club, Caterina's Club, and Breast
Cancer Research .
Councilmember Delgleize congratulated these women for being great role models and applauded them
for the many ways they have helped teachers become more successful.
Ms . Mendoza e x pressed gratitude for the recognition , and described top priorities as being respons ible
business owners and residents of Huntington Beach . Ms. Mendoza acknowledged passionate
employees who work hard to create a world in which children love to learn , and encouraged everyone
to remember to thank a teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week.
5 . 21 -366 Mayor Carr proclaimed May 2-8 as National Travel and Tourism Week and
presented a proclamation to Visit HB CEO Kelly Miller
Mayor Carr reviewed the impact of tourism in Huntington Beach , which in 2018 saw 3 .74 million non-
Orange County vis itors generate over $565M in spending , supporting over 6 ,900 jobs. Mayo r Carr
stated that Visit HB is doing an exceptional job of prioritizing local business recovery in a clean and
safe environment, while supporting diversity, equity and inclusion .
Mr. Miller stated the Huntington Beach and Surf City USA brand is stronger than ever because of the
challenges of the past year, and reiterated that Huntington Beach provides what people are looking for
when they plan a get-a-way: open space , safety , walkability, and sunsets . He thanked his team for
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their dedication to help ensure that visitors have an incredible California experience in Huntington
Beach .
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:
Awards and Presentations
#3 (21-364) Email communication received regarding the "May as Asian American and Pacific
Islander Heritage Month" Proclamation .
Consent Calendar
#9 (21 -367) Email communication received regarding Appointments to the Mobile Home Advisory
Board (MHAB).
Administrative Items
#15 (21-323) Email communication received regarding the proposed Social Med ia Policy.
Councilmember Items
#16 (21 -375) Forty (40) communications regarding LGBTQ Pride Month Recogn ition and Flag Raising.
#17 (21-381) Three (3) communications received regarding the proposed creation of a Flag Policy for City
Facilities .
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)-13 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/governmentlagendas.
Lisa Marquise was invited to speak and expressed concerns about Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz's recent
request for unemployment benefits while receiving Councilmember pay, and his actions to block her
from social media and email communication. (00:32:07)
Jerry Raburn was invited to speak and thanked Council for acknowledging May as Asian American and
Pacific Islander Heritage Month . He also stated support for acknowledging Pride Month at City Hall in
June, paid special thanks to Asian American nurses for their service during COVID-19, and described
his mother's health challenges and his appreciation for the care she received at Huntington Beach
Hospital. (00:35: 19)
Caller #6779, Carrie Swan , was invited to speak and stated her opposition to Councilmember Item No.
16 regarding Pride Month Recognition and Flag Raising . (00:38:39)
Caller #1409, Tony Bisson , resident of southwest Huntington Beach , was invited to speak and stated
his support for Councilmember Item No. 16 regarding Pride Month Recognition and Flag Raising . He
also made a second request that the City review lighting hours for Le Bard Park Tennis Courts, which
are in close proximity to residential homes, and consider turning them off by 9 PM as well as post
signage similar to court guidelines found in other City parks. (00:41 :26)
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Amory Hanson, Candidate for City Council in 2022 and member of the Historic Resou rces Board , was
invited to speak and stated his support for Consent Calendar Item 9A regarding the appo i ntment of
Professor Eric Silkenson to the Mobile Home Advisory Board . (00:45 :06)
Kati was invited to speak and stated her agreement with the comments made by Lisa Marquise
regarding Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz and unemployment benefits, and her support for Councilmember Item
No . 16 regarding Pride Month Recognition and Flag Raising. (00:45:47)
Bethany Webb was invited to speak and expressed concerns about Councilmember Peterson 's lack of
attendance at Council meetings. She also shared anger and disappointment in Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz
for his comments on social media about David Hogg , and their impact on those who have ex perienced
loss due to mass shootings. She concluded comments by stating support for Councilmember Item No.
16 regarding Pride Month Recognition and Flag Ra ising . (00 :48:26)
Sam Shaw was invited to speak and stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 16 regarding Pr ide
Month Recognition and Flag Raising. (00 :51 :49)
Isabella Brannon, a resident of Huntington Beach and high school student, was invited to speak and
stated her support for Councilmember Item No. 16 regarding Pride Month Recognition and Flag
Raising. (00 :55:00)
Erin Spivey was invited to speak and stated support for Councilmember Item No . 16 regard ing Pride
Month Recognition and Flag Raising , and support for Administrative Item No. 15 regarding a proposed
social media policy for elected and appointed officials . Ms. Spivey also stated support for continuing
on-line/phone access to Council meetings even after they return to in-person assemblies. (00 :57:08 )
Joseph Wilson , a homeowner in Huntington Beach , was invited to speak and stated h is support for
Councilmember Item No . 16 regarding Pride Month Recogn it ion an d Flag Ra is ing . (00:59:38)
Justin Frazier was invited to speak and stated his support for Councilmember Item No. 16 regarding
Pride Month Recognition and Flag Raising . (01 :01 :43)
H. M . Ohan, resident of Orange County , was invited to speak and stated support for Councilmember
Item No. 16 regarding Pride Month Recognition and Flag Raising. (01 :04 :07)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE -APPOINTMENTS -LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Moser reported attending meetings of the Homeless Task Force and West Orange
County Water Board, and participating in Earth Day activities , Greater Huntington Beac h Interfaith
Council Day of Service , Public Works Clean-up Day in Oakview, and HS Reads One Book.
Council member Kalmick reported attending a meeting of the Orange County Transportatio n Au t hority
(OCTA) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and stepping down as V ice Chair, the HS Planning
Commission , City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Boards/Commissions/Comm ittees , Southern
California Association of Governments (SCAG) Emerging Technologies Committee , the Southeast Area
Committee .
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Councilmember Posey reported attending meetings of Orange County Council of Governments
(OCCOG), Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), and OC Power Authority (OCPA).
Council member Delgleize reported attending meetings of the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) Board, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) Washington Symposium, Communications
Committee, Central Park Committee, town hall meeting on Homelessness, and Shipley to Shore Trail
Committee. Councilmember Delgleize commended Diana Abruscato , president of the Surf City
Pickleball Society, for the success of this activity within Huntington Beach and expansion into the
schools.
Mayor Carr reported attending meetings of the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) Washington
Symposium, Southeast Area Committee, Communications Committee, virtual Youth in Government
Day, Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD), Mobile
Home Advisory Board, Visit HB Executive Committee, and Huntington Beach Police Officers'
Association (HBPOA).
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
6. 21-374 Loud and/or Modified Vehicle Exhaust and Street Racing Enforcement
City Manager Chi introduced Interim Police Chief Harvey who presented a PowerPoint communication
titled Loud Exhaust/Street Racing Enforcement Update with slides entitled : The Problem, The Impacts,
The Frustration, The Effort to Reduce Impacts, Street Racing, and Questions.
Councilmember Kalmick and Interim Chief Harvey discussed the California Vehicle Code rewrite in
2019 that provides the tools for citations. Interim Chief Harvey stated enforcement is a balance
between available manpower and resources, and confirmed that a portion of the ticket revenue
collected does come back to the enforcing municipality's General Fund.
Councilmember Posey shared his personal experiences riding motorcycles and observing signs posted
in Redondo Beach announcing modified exhaust motorcycles could be subject to impound.
Councilmember Delgleize and Interim Chief Harvey discussed the potential cost of $1,000 for a ticket
on a modified motorcycle. There was further discussion on how Police Officers respond to take-over of
intersections, including assistance from the Task Force and Police helicopter when needed.
Councilmember Moser thanked Interim Chief Harvey for the Department's focus on these issues.
Mayor Carr stated that if reader boards actually showed the $1 ,000 fines and penalties , it might be a
real deterrent. Mayor Carr and Interim Chief Harvey discussed car club gatherings that generally are
not a problem unless unpermitted.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
7. 21-257 Received and Filed the City Treasurer's March 2021 Quarterly Investment
Summary Report
City Treasurer Alisa Backstrom presented a PowerPoint communication titled: City of Huntington Beach
Quarterly Investment Report with slides entitled: Economy, Markets, Interest Rates, Per Section
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53600.5-City Treasurer's Primary Objectives, Per Section 53601 -Specific Allowable Investments
include, Allowable Investments continued, Additional Investment Limitations per Code, Investment
Policy, Investment Strategy, Portfolio Summary, Investments by Type, Portfolio Earnings, Monthly
Activity, Quarterly Activity, Selected Compliance Requirements, In Summary, and Questions?
Mayor Carr thanked City Treasurer Backstrom for the comprehensive report, and Counci lmembers
Delgleize and Posey stated their appreciation for the detailed report.
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to receive and file the City Treasurer's Quarterly
Investment Report for March 2021 , pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of
Huntington Beach .
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
Peterson
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Posey pulled Item 10 and Mayor Carr pulled Item 12 for further discussions.
8. 21-356 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve and adopt the City Council/Public
Financing Authority regular meeting minutes dated April 19, 2021, as written and on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
Peterson
9. 21-367 Approved appointments to the Mobile Home Advisory Board (MHAB) as
recommended by City Council Liaisons Carr and Posey
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve the appointment of Eric Silkenson as an At-
Large Member of the MHAB through August 5, 2025; and, approve the re-appointment of Allison Plum
as a Resident Member of the MHAB through August 5, 2025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
10. 21 -368
Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
None
Peterson
Took positions on legislation pending before the State and Federal Legislature, as
recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
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Councilmember Posey pulled this item to note for the record that the high-density housing "battle" will
be determined in Sacramento, and not at the local level. He defined the "15 minute city " residential
urban concept behind the proposed legislation coming from Sacramento , and ex plained the IRC's
recommendation to oppose a majority of these items. Council member Posey stated anyone with
interest in Sacramento legislation can read these bills, and shared he had placed a State legislative
matrix for this year and last year on social media several weeks ago to show how few proposed bills
actually are approved .
A motion was made by Posey , second Carr to approve City positions on State legislation related
specifically to housing issues : Oppose AB 115 (Bloom), Oppose AB 1401 (Friedman ), unless
amended, Oppose SB 6 (Caballero), Oppose SB 9 (Atkins), Oppose SB 10 (Weiner), Support SB 15
(Portantino), Oppose SB 478 (Weiner), Oppose AB 602 (Grayson); and, approve City positions on
other State legislation : Support SB 612 (Portantino), Support SB 555 (McGuire), Oppose SB 556
(Dodd); and approve a City position on Federal legislation : Watch H.R. 5845 (Lowenthal)
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
11 . 21 -310
Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
Peterson
Adopted Resolution No. 2021 -27 to acknowledge receipt of a Fire Department
repo rt regarding the Annual Inspection of certain occupancies
A motion was made by Posey , second Delgleize to adopt Resolution No . 2021 -27, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Acknowledging Receipt of a Report by the Fire Chief of the
Huntington Beach Fire Department Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies Required to
Perform Annual Inspections in Such Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the
California Health and Safety Code."
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
12. 21 -318
Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
Peterson
Adopted Resolution No. 2021 -30 authorizing an application for funds for the
Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program under the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) Environmental Cleanup Program
Mayor Carr pulled this item to note fo r the record that the City actively supports a clean environment,
applies for grant funding when it is available to help cover associated costs, and introduced Public
Works Director Sean Crumby to further describe the City's clean environment efforts .
Director Crumby described how the OCTA Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Program (EAP)
approved in 2006 has provided grant funding that has allowed the City to mitigate transportation-related
pollution.
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Mayor Carr inquired, and Director Crumby confirmed that if the CDS "trash trap " unit proves effective, the
City would consider future grant opportunities for trash mitigation at other locations .
A motion was made by Carr, second Delgleize to adopt Resolution No . 2021-30, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing an Application for Funds for the Environmental
Cleanup , Tier 1 Grant Program Under Orange County Transportation Ordinance No . 3 for the
Huntington Beach Trash Removal Project, Phase 1."
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
13. 21-260
Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
Peterson
Approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the new owner of Davenport Marina, Daimler1 SA LLC
for the Installation and Maintenance of the Marina Trash Skimmer at Davenport
Marina
A motion was made by Posey, second Delgleize to approve and authorize the City C lerk to execute
"Amendment No . 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Huntington Beach and
Davenport Marina for the Installation and Maintenance of Marina Trash Skimmer(s) in Huntington
Harbour;" with the new owner of Davenport Marina, Daimler1 SA LLC.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Kalmick , Ortiz, Carr, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
None
Peterson
ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC HEARING
14. 21-351 Conducted an Administrative Public Hearing for 2021 Annual Weed Abatement
Program and authorized the Director of Public Works to proceed with abatement
City Manager Oliver Chi introduced Director of Public Works Sean Crumby who presented a
PowerPoint communication titled Annual Weed Abatement Program with four slides entitled : Program
Time/ine.
Councilmember Posey and Director Crumby reviewed program details in c luding the number of
impacted parcels, process for identifying lots, use of a vendor to remediate lots not cleared by owners ,
and the budget of $15 ,000 to manage the program .
Counc ilmember Delgleize and Director Crumby discussed the issue of unsightly perimeter fencing
around vacant or development properties , and Directo r Crumby stated that that is a different issue than
weed abatement and confirmed staff would discuss that topic .
Councilmember Kalmick and Director Crumby discussed that the time and expense required for this
program is billed back or covered by the budget, and Director Crumby stated the purpose of t he
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program is to eliminate potential fire hazards. Councilmember Ka lmick identified late receipt of an
email from an effected property owner, and Director Crumby confirmed staff would reach out to the
homeowner that sent the last-minute communication .
Mayor Carr opened up the Administrative Public Hearing .
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communication received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet:
A late MyHB app report from Shannon Armon describing current property conditions .
Public Speakers : 1
Bethany Webb was invited to speak and humorously stated her opinion that t he City shou ld be fiscally
responsible and sell weed rather than abate it.
There being no more public speakers , Mayor Carr closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Kalmick, second Delgleize to open a public hearing for any objections to the
proposed removal of weeds and rubbish ; and authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the
abatement of the nuisance .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
Peterson
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
15. 21-323 Approved a Social Media Policy for Elected and Appointed Officials
City Manager Chi presented a PowerPoint communication titled Policy Cons idera tio n: Propos ed Social
Media Guidelines for Ele cted & Appointe d Offic ials with slides entitled : Establishment of a Socia l Media
Policy Identified as City Coun cil Goal, Proposed So ci al Media Policy Details, Exceptions In cluded in
The Proposed Policy, and Staff Re comme ndation.
Councilmember Kalmick expressed his support for guidelines that he believes w il l protect the City from
liability, and discussed various scenarios with City Attorney Michael Gates to have a better
understanding of what the courts consider public or private forum space , usually on a case-by-case
basis .
City Attorney Gates clar ified that Administrative Regulations have no binding effect on el ected officials,
but rathe r is a tool the City Manager can use to address staff issues without having to go through
Council. City Attorn e y Gates also e xplained this action does not contain any brigh t-line (objective) ru les
and stated his opinion this item needs more attention to wording to ensure it a ccurately reflects case
law, and noted that the legal ex ample provided with this item had nothing t o do with elected officials.
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In response to a speaker's accusation of being blocked on his City email account , Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz
clarifie.d he has not knowingly blocked anyone from his official City account, but has exercised his right
to block some from his personal lnstagram account, and stated he wou ld always defer to direction from
City Attorney Gates.
Councilmember Delgleize and City Manager Chi discussed differences between an Administration
Regulation and a City Council policy. City Manager Chi reviewed staffs conservative view for this policy
only applies when an elected or appointed official comments about City business on their private social
media account(s), and if they do, they have created a public forum and as a consequence shouldn't
block anyone or delete anyone's comments. City Manager Chi clarified that public forums are subject
to the California Public Records Act (CPRA), and content retained for compliance .
City Attorney Gates clarified that case records to this point do not support the statement that an
occasional comment by an elected or appointed official on the ir personal social media account makes
that account a public forum.
City Manager Chi stated the intent of this proposed policy is to protect First Amendment r ights, not to
regulate content that is posted , but to encourage clear separation of official vs personal social media
communications , and clarify that an elected or appointed official cannot delete others comments nor
block anyone from commenting on official social media accounts.
City Attorney Gates confirmed to Councilmember Posey that he wou ld never provide directives to
Council on how to conduct themselves on social media.
Mayor Carr described attending California League of Cities social media wor kshops that provided
guidance that every city needs to have a social media policy , and how she worked prev ious ly with City
Attorney Gates to ensure a policy was developed for staff. Mayor Carr stated she is not personally
interested in limiting anyone's ability to post personal feelings or opinions , and provided her support for
the policy as presented .
City Attorney Gates clarified that the policy as presented states personal social med ia accounts shall be
transmuted , or converted , to public accounts, and that the Brown "Open Meetings" Act governs
legislative bodies , not social media accounts. City Manager Chi and Mayor Carr d isagreed , sharing
their understanding that the Act does apply to elected or appointed "official" social media accounts.
Councilmember Moser and City Attorney Gates discussed theoretical social media content scenarios to
determine what could compromise the safety or security of the public. City Attorney Gates referred to
legal gray area in so many cases, and stated support for evaluating the specifics of each ind ividual
situation .
Councilmember Posey stated th is proposal is a guideline, and is not a legal nor enforceable policy . He
stated his opinion that the proposed policy should be incorporated into the City Council Manual ,
possibly as a companion document to h is previously submitted Institute of Loca l Government
whitepaper on the d ifferences between a private citizen and a public servant, including how to handle
social media accounts responsibly.
Councilmember Kalmick explained that Councilmembers should not "block" anyone from their official
City Outlook account to prevent that individual from further email communication . City Manager Chi
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explained that in the situation involving Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz, his accidental action has already been
resolved .
Councilmember Kalmick stated that while social media platforms can block communications , elected
and appointed officials cannot, and shared his personal frustration with some of the social media
comments that Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz has made regarding COVID-19 and vaccines. He also expressed
concerns that those type of comments on official social media accounts could create a liability situation
for the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz stated for the record that his Ortiz 1999 lnstagram account is his personal
account, and his Facebook Ortiz account is a public account.
Mayor Carr, City Attorney Gates and Councilmember Posey discussed changes to language in sections
4 .1, 4 .23 and 4 .2 4 of the proposed policy.
A motion was made by Kalmick, second Posey to review and cons ider for approva l the proposed ,
"Social Media Policy for Elected and Appointed Officials" as amended with the following revisions:
strike 3. 7 Public Record (already identified in 4 .2.3); 4 .1 (activit ies sAaU may have created ... ); 4 .2.3
(such content ffi may be considered ... ); and , strike 4.2.4 .
The motion as amended carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
Peterson
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
16. 21-375 Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Carr and Councilmember Kalmick-LGBTQ
Pride Month Recognition and Flag Raising
Mayor Carr introduced this item by reading a paragraph from a letter the Council received describing
the writer's personal positive experiences related to flying the LGBTQ flag at their home a number of
years ago. Mayor Carr stated she sees this action as showing incl usion and acceptance for everyone.
Councilmember Kalmick stated his support for something the City can do to show support for a
marginalized community , and added this action does not take rights away from anyone but rather
supports inclusion . He listed the many other southern California cities that also raise the LGBTQ flag
for June Pride Month .
Councilmember Moser stated her support for this item and read statements from several young LGBTQ
community members describing their e xperiences of growing up in Huntington Beach , and encouraging
Council to approve this action . She also stated her opinion that approval of the item would improve
public health and safety for members of the LGBTQ community, and demonstrate a desire to provide a
safe and welcome environment for everyone.
Councilmember Delgleize stated her support for a n action that will have a pos itive effect on quality-of-
life issues and help t o create an environment for healing and open dialogue .
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Councilmember Posey shared this is a rare situation where his initial position was changed through the
course of discussion . He reviewed Council responsibilities, including the actions already taken earlier
in the meeting to ensure high quality of life and to provide a welcoming and safe environment as
reasons to support this item .
Councilmember Moser responded to community members suggesting this item is taking Council focus
away from more important City business by stating that Council is capable of multitasking and is not
neglecting other important issues .
Mayor Carr responded that she is preparing a summary of the Council's many accomplishments since
the beginning of this year for infrastructure, homelessness, the environment, fiscal responsibility and
social justice.
A motion was made by Kalmick , second Carr to request the City Manager to fly the LGBTQ Pride Flag
each year from the 3rd week of May until June 30th in recognition of the contributions of the Lesbian ,
Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Community; and, request the City of Huntington
Beach recognize the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
17. 21-381
Kalmick, Ortiz , Carr, Posey , Moser, and Delgleize
None
Peterson
Approved Item Submitted by Councilmember Kalmick -Create a Flag Policy for
City Facilities
Councilmember Kalmick introduced this item by describing flags that are currently flown at City Hall,
and stated his interest in having a flag policy which will guide future decisions and eliminate the need
for lengthy discussions on the issue.
Councilmember Posey stated his recommendation that this process needs to start with a written
mission statement describing approved purposes , to determine who does or does not qualify to have a
flag flown . He listed other considerations he believes need to be addressed during this process, and
advised caution to ensure the decision does not inadvertently result in division.
Council member Kalmick stated he expects staff will discover that the important issues raised by
Councilmember Posey are addressed in policies drafted by other cities .
A motion was made by Kalmick, second Posey to direct staff to come back to City Council with a policy
and procedure for displaying flags at City facilities .
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Kalmick, Ortiz, Carr, Posey, Moser, and Delgleize
None
Peterson
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
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Mayor Carr reminded everyone of the May 6, 6-8 PM, Ascon Site virtual meeting provided by the
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). She reported attending Pacifica lnstitute's Annual
Law Enforcement Ramadan lftar Dinner; participating in the final COVID-19 town hall meeting with OC
Supervisor Katrina Foley; meeting with Assemblywoman Janet Nguyen; and attending a portion of the
HB Reads virtual meeting with They Called Us Enemy author George Takei.
Councilmember Moser reported attending the recent Human Relations Task Force Community
Dialogue, and announced another dialogue is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 6-7:30 PM , the
upcoming Cultural Cinema Showcase and Panel Discussion for the Asian Americans and Pacific
Islander (AAPI) Edition on Friday, May 21-23; Mobi-mat Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, May 5; Virtual town
hall with Be Well OC on May 5 at 6 PM; and Stand Up For Kids Outreach on May 7. Councilmember
Moser thanked the community for sharing their love during the recent passing of her father.
Councilmember Kalmick reminded everyone that Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9; announced the
upcoming Annual Meeting of Southern California Association of Government (SCAG); and a family
vacation next week when he hopes to be off-line for a few days.
Councilmember Delgleize thanked everyone who thought of her during the recent passing of her dog,
Jack.
ADJOURNMENT -9:57 PM to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City
Council/Public Financing Authority on Monday, May 17 , 2021 , at 4:00 PM in the Civic Center Council
Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California .
Mayor Carr also announced that Council meetings will be moved to Tuesdays beginning in June.
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
http://www. huntingtonbeachca. gov
ATTEST:
-.. City Clerk-Clerk
City Clerk nd 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
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Mayor-Chair