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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
5:00 PM -Closed Session
6 :00 PM -Regular Meeting
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
or Virtual via Zoom
A video recording of the 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM portions of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas/
5:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER -5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Peterson , Bolton, Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION :
(Received Afte r Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Me etings" Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet:
Closed Session
#3 (22-095) Email communication received regarding Pacific Airshow Refunds .
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3-Minute Time Lim it)-None
A motion was made by Moser, second Carr to recess to Closed Session for Items 2 -4 . With no
obj ections , the motion c arried.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -5:05 PM
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT($)
1. 22-089 Mayor Delgleize Announced: Pursuant to Government Code§ 54957.6, the City
Council takes this opportunity to publicly introduce and identify designated labor
negotiator Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager; also in attenclanse: Brittany Mello,
Direstor of Administrative Servises, who will be participating in today's Closed
Session discussions regarding labor negotiations with: Non-Represented (Non -
Associated) Employees (NA)
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CLOSED SESSION
2. 22-085 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case: Davis (Kesean Harvey) v. City of
Huntington Beach, et al., USDC Case No.: 8:21-cv-01032-JVS (ADSx).
3. 22-095 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) -Threat of Litigation re Oil Spill Air Show.
4. 22-088 Pursuant to Government Code§ 54957.6, the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to meet with its designated labor negotiator: Sean Joyce, Interim City
Manager; also in attendanGe: Brittany Mello, DireGtor of Administrative ServiGes,
regarding the following: Non-Represented (Non-Associated) Employees (NA).
6:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING -6:01 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Peterson , Bolton , Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Councilmember Moser
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. 21-963 Rev. Steve Wright of St. Peter's by the Sea Presbyterian Church, and member of the
Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -None
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
6. 22-083 Mayor Delgleize proclaimed February as Black History Month
Mayor Delgleize announced that this year's theme for Black History Month is Health and Wellness, and a
time to honor and reflect on the contributions, struggles and legacy of African -Americans . Mayor
Delgleize announced that the Human Relations Committee, in partnership with Huntington Beach public
libraries, would be presenting a film series featuring African-American stories and storytellers beginning
February 15 through the City's YouTube Channel, and HBTV Channel 3. Additional information is
available City's Human Relations Committee webpage .
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7. 22 -063 Mayor Delgleize called on Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
(OCMVCD) Communications Director, Lora Young to provide information on the
District's Sterile Insect Technique Technology program and to recognize Mayor Pro
Tern Posey for his service as 2021 OCMVCD President of the Board of Trustees
Lora Young, Communications Director, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District , presented a
PowerPoint Communication titled Invasive Aedes Mosquitoes and SIT, with slides entitled: Scope and
Governance, What is a Vector?, Mosquitoes (2), How OCMVCD Controls Mosquitoes, Service Request
Data, Life Cycle of Aedes Mosquito, Invasive Aedes, Impacts to Orange County, Maintain Your Drain,
Controlling for Aedes Mosquitoes, What is SIT, Different SIT Techniques, What you need to know, SIT
in Orange County (2), and Questions .
Ms. Young presented Mayor Pro Tern Posey with a plaque and Orange County Mosquito and Vector
Control District (OCMVCD) jacket to acknowledge his service as 2021 OCMVCD Board of Trustees
President. Mayor Pro Tern Posey congratulated Ms . Young for recently being promoted to the position
of Assistant District Manager in conjunction with her Communications Director position .
Mayor Delgleize and Ms. Young discussed how Aedes Mosquitoes were introduced to California, and
Ms. Young explained some people's strong reaction to Aedes bites because the mosquitoes are so new
to the area and most people may have not yet developed natural immunity.
Councilmember Carr and Ms. Young discussed that the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) plan would be
implemented March through October, or during the mosquito season .
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications that were received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet:
Awards and Presentations
#7 (22-063) PowerPoint Communication titled Invasive Aedes Mosquitoes and SIT received from Lora
Young, Orange County Mosqu ito and Vector Control Communications Director.
City Manager's Report
#8 (22-076) PowerPoint Communication titled Huntington and Talbert Channels Update received from
Sean Crumby , Director of Public Works .
#8 (22-076) Fourteen (14) email communications received regarding the proposed "Trails to the Sea"
project.
Consent Calendar
#15 (22-069) Inter-Departmental Communication received from Sean Joyce , Interim City Manager,
requesting the removal of the item so that it can be reviewed by the Intergovernmental
Review Committee (IRC) and then presented to Council at a future date.
Administrative Items
#18 (22-074) PowerPoint Communication titled Community Choice Aggregators (CCA)-Orange
County Power Authority Rate Selection received from Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager.
#18 (22-074) Eighty-four (84) email communications received regarding the Orange County Power
Authority (OCPA) Default Rate Selection .
Councilmember Items
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#19 (22-079) Email received regarding the proposed blood drive at a City of Huntington Beach facility.
PUBLIC COMM ENTS (2-Minute Time Limit) -26 In-Person and 26 Call -In Speakers
The number [hh :mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approx imate starting time in
th e archived video lo cated at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/governmentlagendas.
Carol Rohr, President, Skandia Home Owners Association, was called to speak and described the
hardships created by predatory mobile home park owners, thanked the City Council for their support, a nd
encouraged their efforts to place a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the
November 2022 election . (00 :33 : 15)
Robert Herold , 90-year-old resid e nt of Skandia Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and shared
details on the lease agreements that new owner IPG is implementing, including what he believes are
unreasonable lease increases for fixed-income residents. (00:35:02)
Patricia Taylor, a resident of Rancho Huntington Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and asked that
City Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the
Novembe r 2022 ballot. (00 :37:24)
Melanie Garrison, a 24-year resident of Skandia Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and asked that
City Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the
November 2022 ballot. (00:39:40)
Suzan Neil, a resident of Skandia Mobile Home Park , was called to speak and asked that City Council
support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the November 2022
ballot. (00:40 :55)
Jeanne Farrens , a resident of Skandia Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and asked that City
Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the
November 2022 ballot. (00:42:03)
Lynn Plumb , widow of a veteran living in Skandia Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and asked that
City Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the
November 2022 ballot. (00 :43:24)
Dan Pantano , a resident of Skandia Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and asked that City Council
approve a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the November 2022 ballot.
(00 :45:39)
Gina Pantano, a resident of Skandia Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and asked that City Council
approve a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the November 2022 ballot.
(00:47:37)
Joanne Purdie, a resident of Skandia Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and asked that City
Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the
November 2022 ballot. (00:49:53)
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Michael was called to speak and asked that City Council vote to help people keep their mobile homes.
(00:51 :37)
Karen, a resident of Shore Cliff Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and asked that City Council
support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the November 2022
ballot. (00:52:04)
Tim Geddes, 37-year resident of Huntington Beach and former member of the Mobile Home Advisory
Board, was called to speak and shared his opinions related to some mobile home park acquisitions by
corporate investment groups, which he believes has resulted in great harm to the park residents. He
further stated that local government can no longer look the other way, but must act now and act
decisively. (00 :53:34)
Vicki DiPaolo was called to speak and stated her support for Administrative Items #18 regarding Orange
County Power Authority (OCPA) 100% Renewable Choice as the default energy product offering for
residential and commercial customers in Huntington Beach. (00:55:34)
Mary Jo Baretich, 39-year resident at Cabrillo Beachfront Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and
asked that City Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803
on the November 2022 ballot. (00:56:54)
Damon Mircheff, Chair of the City of Huntington Beach Charter Review Committee, was called to speak
and shared that this Committee is charged to think critically regarding best practices for good
government as the City grows and evolves . Mr. Mircheff described the deliberative process and the
commitment of Committee members. (00:59:07)
CJ Ray, Vice Chair of the City of Huntington Beach Charter Review Committee, was called to speak and
encouraged residents to get involved and participate in the Charter Review process, thanked
Councilmembers for their appointments to this Committee, and thanked staff for their support throughout
the process. (01:01:19)
Pano Frousiakis, Candidate for City Council in 2022, was called to speak and shared his oppos ition to
the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) as the provider for City of Huntington Beach energy, and his
opposition to The York , a new high-density development planned on Beach Boulevard at Yorktown.
(01 :02:56)
Danny Gray, Climate Reality Project OC member, resident of Capistrano Beach and supporter of the
Surfrider Foundation, was called to speak and shared his support for Administrative Items No. 18
regarding Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) 100% Renewable Choice as the default energy
product offering for residential and commercial customers in Huntington Beach. (01 :05 :09)
Gary Hann, owner of a mobile home in Skandia Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and asked that
City Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the
November 2022 ballot. (01 :07:03)
Michael Lugenbuehl, resident in Skandia Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and asked that City
Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the
November 2022 ballot. (01 :09:21)
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Sheila Lugenbuehl , a resident of Skandia Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and asked that City
Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the
November 2022 ballot. (01 : 11 :20)
Sandy Smallshaw, a resident of Huntington Beach since 1989, was called to speak and stated her
support for Administrative Items No . 18 regarding Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) 100%
Renewable Choice as the default energy product offering for residential and commercial customers in
Huntington Beach . (01 : 12:02)
Linda Kraemer, Co-Chair, Climate Reality Project OC, was called to speak and stated her support for
Administrative Items No . 18 regarding Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) 100% Renewable Choice
as the default energy product offering for residential and commercial customers in Huntington Beach .
(0 1 :14:08)
Cory Johnson , a 23-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated his support for
Admin istrative Items No. 18 regarding O range County Power Authority (OCPA) 100% Renewable Choice
as the default energy product offering fo r residential and commercial customers in Huntington Beach .
(01 :16:16)
Austin Edsell , a resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated his support for
Administrative Items No . 18 regarding Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Basic Choice as the
default energy product offering for residential and commercial customers in Huntington Beach. (01: 18: 16)
Caller Richard Smith, a retired veteran and resident of Skandia Mobile Home Park, was invited to speak
and asked that City Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section
803 on the November 2022 ballot. (01 :20:12)
Caller Ruben, a veteran and res ident of Skandia Mobile Home Park, was invited to speak and asked that
City Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the
November 2022 ballot. (01 :22:36)
Caller Bob Mark was invited to speak and stated his disappointment in the Re-scope of Huntington and
Talbert Channels Effort, and stated if plans proceed to provide a walking path along Huntington Beach
Channel it will negatively impact the protected wetlands , and asked that any new plans eliminate use of
any Channel roads . (01:24 :19)
Caller Paul Engstrom was invited to speak and asked that City Council support placing a mobile home
carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the November 2022 ballot. (01 :27 :08)
Caller Kim Casey , a resident of Skandia Mobile Home Park, was invited to speak and asked that City
Council support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the
November 2022 ballot. (01 :28:28)
Caller Nick Pe zzaniti , a 'resident of Huntington Beach whose home backs to the Talbert Channel , was
invited to speak and stated his opposition to having the Channel service roads turned in t o walking trails
as it will remove all privacy to residents' back yards . (01 :29:27)
Caller Chris Button, who lives adjacent to the Huntington Channel , was invited to speak and stated his
opposition to having the Channel roads turned into unsafe trails at major street crossings . (01 :31:15)
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Caller T rent Harris, whose home backs to the Talbert Channel , was invited to speak and stated his
opposition to having the Channel service roads turned into walking trails as it will remove all privacy to
residents' back yards, as well as create unsafe street crossings. (01 :32 :12)
Caller Autumn Digiovanni, a south Huntington Beach resident whose home backs up to Talbert Channel,
was invited to speak and stated her opposition to having Channel service roads turned into walking trails
as it will remove all privacy to residents' back yards , as well as making it harder for the schools adjacent
to any Channel to secure their premises for student safety. (01 :33:45)
Caller Ray Scrafield, an Army veteran and 11-year resident of Skandia Mobile Home Park, was invited to
speak and shared details on the lease agreements that new owner IPG is implementing , including what
he believes are unreasonable lease increases for fi xed-income residents, and asked that City Council
support placing a mobile home carve out amendment to City Charter Section 803 on the November 2022
ballot. (01 :36 :17)
Caller Steven Shepherd was invited to speak and stated his support for Administrative Items No. 18
regarding Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) 100% Renewable Choice as the default energy
product offering for residential and commercial customers in Huntington Beach . Mr. Shepherd also
noted that the Re-scope of Huntington and Talbert Channels Effort has certainly brought to everyone's
attention the need for safe walking and bicycle trails in southeast Huntington Beach . (01 :38:32)
Caller Vickie Talley , Executive Director, Manufactured Housing Educational Trust (MHET), was invited to
speak and shared her opinions regarding the situations shared by Skandia Mobile Home Park residents.
She suggested they apply for rent subsidy assistance , and gather signatures for the City Charter
amendment they want to see on the November 2022 ballot. (01 :41 :08)
Caller Ada Hand, a resident of Del Mar Estates Mobile Home Park, was invited to speak and stated
support for the concerns of the Skandia Mobi le Home Park residents. Ms. Hand asked that the Mobile
Home Advisory Board support the efforts of mobile home owners and ensure this topic is placed on the
February 15, 2022, City Council Agenda . (01 :44:01)
Caller Julie Poly, Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association, was invited to speak and
shared her perspective that the rent increases proposed by IPG for Skandia Mobile Home Park only
cover the new property tax basis for the new property owner, and is not profit for IPG. She stated that
about 60% of the property tax increase goes to the local school district, and suggested there are
solutions to consider, such as implementing a mobile home rental assistance program, rather than
implementing any type of rent control. (01 :46:15)
Caller Frances Delaney-Barron, a resident of Sunset Beach for 31 years , was invited to speak and stated
her support for Administrative Items No. 18 regarding Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) 100%
Renewable Choice as the default energy product offering for residential and commercial customers in
Huntington Beach . (01 :49 :05)
Caller Chris Houser, owner of Rancho del Rey Mobile Home Estates and Mobile Home Advisory Board
Member, was called to speak and stated that approxi mately three percent of their mobile home owners
utilize the support of the Rental Assistance and Orange County Housing Assistance Programs . Mr.
Houser further stated he is opposed to singl ing out mobile home parks for any type of rent control.
(01 :50:45)
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Caller Gary Wong, a veteran and resident of Huntington Beach for 38 years , was invited to speak and
stated his support for any project that will provide an independent source of water, in addition to the
Colorado River and Northern California sources. From his perspective, the question is whether the
approved solution will provide an independent source of water without disturbing the environmental
quality of life for future generations. (01 :53:04)
Caller Kathleen McGowan , Huntington Beach Environmental and Sustainability Board Member, and an
Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Community Advisory Committee, City of Huntington Beach
Representative, and Environmental Engineer speaking on her own behalf, was invited to speak and
stated her support for Administrative Items No . 18 regarding OCPA 100% Renewable Choice as the
default energy product offering for residential and commercial customers in Huntington Beach. (01 :55 :22)
Caller Valerie Avila, IPG Regional Manager, Skandia Mobile Home Park, was invited to speak and stated
that all Skandia homeowners were notified of the availability of the Manufactured Housing Educational
Trust (MHET) Rental Assistance Program , and may qualify for a ten-percent discount that never has to
be paid back. (01 :56:46)
Caller Joclyn Rabbitt-Sire , a 23-year resident of Huntington Beach, was invited to speak and stated her
support for Administrative Items No . 18 regarding Orange County Power Authority 100% Renewable
Choice as the default energy product offering for residential and commercial customers in Huntington
Beach . (01 :58 :06)
Caller Marilyn Palomino , a resident of Huntington for 35 years, was invited to speak and stated her
support for Administrative Items No. 18 regarding Orange County Power Authority 100% Renewable
Choice as the default energy product offering for residential and commercial customers in Huntington
Beach . (02:00 :25)
Caller Jul ie Rodriguez, Property Management President for Investment Property Group (IPG), owner of
Skandia Mobile Home Park, was called to speak and described examples of investments made to the
Park to increase property values, and increased costs for taxes and maintenance to justify the rental
increases. (02:01 :53)
Caller Richard Hughes, Owner, Rancho Del Rey Mobile Home Estates, was invited to speak and shared
his opinions related to the increased costs described by the Skandia Mobile Park residents, and stated
all costs are going up because of inflation. He further described the rental assistance programs available
to mobile park homeowners, and park management efforts to support their homeowners. (02 :04:09)
Caller Erin Lusgignan, a resident for 20+ years whose home backs to Talbert Channel next to Sowers
School, was invited to speak and stated her opposition to having Channel service roads turned into
walking trails as it will remove all privacy to adjacent residents' back yards , and create unsafe street
crossings at multiple locations. (02 :06:36)
Caller Ayn Craciun was invited to speak and stated her support for Administrative Items No . 18 regarding
Orange County Power Authority 100% Renewable Choice as the default energy product offering for
residential and commercial customers in Huntington Beach . (02:09:05)
Caller Alexis Hernandez, OC Equity Organizer and Policy Advocate for nonprofit Climate Action
Campaign, was invited to speak and stated her support for Administrative Items No. 18 regarding Orange
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County Power Authority 100% Renewable Choice as the default energy product offering for residential
and commercial customers in Huntington Beach . (02 : 11 :26)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE -APPOINTMENTS -LIAISON REPORTS, AB 1234 REPORTING, AND
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS DISCLOSURES
Council member Carr reported attending meetings of the Mobile Home Advisory Board , and announced
openings for this Board, the Communications Committee, and Southeast Area Committee.
Councilmember Carr asked that staff upload the presentations from the Southeast Area Committee
meeting to the City's website as they contained important information related to City Updates, AES ,
ASCON and Poseidon.
Councilmember Moser reported attending meetings of the Homeless Task Force; West Orange County
Water Board ; HB Central Park Collaborative ; and Communications Committee.
Council member Bolton reported attending meetings of the Human Relations Committee , which will
celebrate 25 Years of Service on April 7th at City Hall; Southeast Huntington Beach Community; Jet
Noise Commission; and Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency.
Mayor Pro Tern Posey reported attending meetings of the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control
District Board; and Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG).
Council member Kalmick reported attending meetings of the West Orange County Water Board ;
Cannabis Ad Hoc Committee; Design , Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) Ad Hoc
Committee; Mobile Home Advisory Board ; and Communications Committee.
Mayor Delgleize invited Police Chief Para to the podium for a brief report on the recent Fish with the
Force event at Carr Park for local elementary students.
Mayor Delgleize reported attending the Salvation Army shelter groundbreaking in Anaheim .
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
8. 22 -076 Re-scope of Huntington and Talbert Channels Effort
Interim City Manager Sean Joyce explained that the title for this report, which describes how the former
"Trails to the Sea" mobility concept is changing , was chosen with the intent of ensuring interested
residents would not miss the change of focus. Interim City Manager Joyce introduced Public Works
Director Sean Crumby who presented a PowerPoint communication titled Huntington and Talbert
Channels Update with slides entitled : Overview, Survey, and Next Steps.
Mayor Pro Tern Posey thanked Director Crumby and staff for remain ing flex ible and confirming the
remaining budgeted funds will still be focused on mobility concerns .
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
9. 22 -036 Received and Filed the City Treasurer's December 2021 Quarterly Investment
Summary Report
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City Treasurer Alisa Backstrom presented a PowerPoint communication titled Quarterly Investment
Report for the Quarter Ended: December 31 , 2021 with slides entitled : Investment Portfolio -Summary,
Investment Portfolio -Investments by Type, Investment Portfolio -Quarterly Activity (Oct-Dec),
Investment Portfolio -Earnings, Interest Rates -US Treasury Rates, Selected Investment Policy
Compliance Requirements, and Summary.
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to receive and file the City Treasurer's Quarterly Investment
Report for December 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 :
Peterson, Bolton , Posey , Delgleize , Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
10. 22-033 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes dated January 18, 2022, as written and on file in the office of the City
c~~. .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson, Bolton, Posey, Delgleize , Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
None
11. 22-031 Received and filed the 2022 annual update of the Council Manual digitally compiled
to incorporate policy information previously adopted by Resolution No. 2019 -09
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to receive and file the updated Council Manual 2022 .
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson, Bolton, Posey , Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
None
12. 22-064 Adopted Resolution No . 2022-03 approving the 2022 Investment Policy
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to adopt Resolution No. 2022-03 , "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Statement of Investment Policy 2022 ."
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson , Bolton, Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
None
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13. 22-075 Approved positions on legislation pending before the State Legislature, as
recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to approve a letter of support for Assembly Bill 1595 (Quirk-
Silva & Choi): Veterans Cemetery.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson, Bolton, Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
None
14. 22-001 Approved and authorized execution of a Professional Service Agreement for the
preparation of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan with Disability Access Consultants (DAC)
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute "Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Disability Access
Consultants, LLC for ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan."
The motion carried by the follow ing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson, Bolton, Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
None
15. 22-069 WITHDRAWN Approve and authorize execution of a Professional Services Contract
'1,,'Jith K Street Consulting, LLC for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Management
Services
16. 22-061 Approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 5 to Agreement with Biggs
Cardosa Associates, Inc. (BCA) for bridge design services in the amount of
$301,857.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,115,654.00 and extending
the contract term 3 years
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute "Amendment No. 5 to Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Biggs Cardosa
Associates, Inc. for Bridge Design Services ."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
Peterson , Bolton, Posey , Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
None
17. 22-062 Approved the purchase of 23 replacement vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group
using lease financing and authorized the City Manager to enter into all documents
necessary to lease finance the purchase of the vehicles
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to approve the purchase of 23 replacement vehicles utilizing
5-year lease financing at an interest rate not to exceed 2 .375 percent and authorize the City Manager to
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enter into all documents necessary to lease finance the purchase of the vehicles and take all
administrative and budgetary actions necessary to complete the purchase and financing.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson , Bolton , Posey , Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
18. 22-074 Selected Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Alternative Default Energy
Product Offerings for Residential/Commercial customers and City facilities
Interim City Manager Sean Joyce presented a PowerPoint communication titled Community Choice
Aggregators (CCA) Orange County Power Authority Rate Selection with slides entitled : What is a
Community Choice Aggregator (CCA)?; CCA Background in HB; Alternative Default Energy Product
Offerings; Orange County Power Authority Member Agencies; Basic Choice; Smart Choice; 100%
Renewable; Policy Decisions, and Questions?
Mayor Pro Tern Posey, as an Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Board Member, elaborated on the
69% Renewable Choice and explained that option is an average of the Basic Tier at 38.5% and 100% for
the Upper Tier, and described OCPA Board discussion options for setting each Tier rate. He also
reviewed other steps the City has taken to be energy conservative including the purchase and
conversion of street light poles , City Hall parking lot solar panels, battery back-up, and commitment to
acquiring hybrid City vehicles.
Mayor Pro Tern Posey stated his opinion that there are funds in the budget , the City has exhibited good
stewardship, and the Return on Investment (ROI) for the switch to LED street lights will pencil out,
resulting in the City's greenhouse gas reductions playing a part in complying with SB 32 and other
mandates from Sacramento.
Councilmember Kalmick described his perspective that by joining the OCPA, people will have four
options for energy source , including local control for setting rates, and a viable way to meet the City's
greenhouse gas emission plans as described in the General Plan. He also stated his opinion that this
effort will make a measurable impact on the effort to forestall climate change and sea level rise.
Councilmember Kalmick explained his perspective that even though this program will not make any
immediate changes in the use of power generated locally, it is a first step to creating revenue that can be
used for local jobs and local energy projects in the future. He further stated his support for the 100%
Renewable Choice as the default product offering .
Mayor Pro Tern Posey explained that commercial users will have access to the OCPA options beginning
in April, and residential customers will have access in the Fall. Option notices will be sent out 60 days
before launch, and customers will have up to 60 days after launch to select one of four options:
Southern California Edison, Community Choice Aggregate (CCA) at 38 .5%, 67% or 100% renewable
energy. In addition, anyone with solar panels will get 10% more than investor-owned utilities currently
offer if they select a CCA option .
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Councilmember Carr shared information about the California Energy Rates Program that can offer a 30 -
35% discount on electrical rates for qualified consumers. Details can be found on the Southern
California Edison website. There is also a Family Electric Rate Assistance Program available to
customers who may be just above the low-income qualification that provides an 18% discount. The
discounts for each Program are available regardless of energy supplier.
Councilmember Carr stated the intention for energy choice has always been about allowing choices,
providing local control , and having profits returned to the local community rather than to an investor-
owned utility. She further stated her support for the 100% Renewable Choice as the default product
offering .
Councilmember Peterson shared his opinion that true choice is not forcing everyone into one program
while providing an opt-out option . He further stated there is a new power plant in Huntington Beach, but
there are no solar, wind farms, or hydro dams locally, nor would it be possible to build a solar plant or
wind farm in Huntington Beach that would be big enough to supply the power needs of Huntington
Beach. In reality, offering a 100% renewable option, in his opinion is only subsidizing green energy
being created somewhere else.
Councilmember Peterson stated his support for selecting the Basic Tier of 38.5% Renewable Choice as
the default product offering and any customer then can choose to switch to the 100% Renewable Choice
if it makes sense to them. He added that he believes there are better uses for the City's $200,000/year,
the amount the 100% Renewable Choice is projected to cost.
Council member Carr clarified for the record that no one has ever said that a 100% Renewable Choice
means that 100% of the power is renewable. She further clarified that voluntarily opting in to alternatives
would be preferable , but that is not allowed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), who
sets the rules for program offerings .
Councilmember Bolton and Mayor Pro Tern Posey discussed an expected nominal fee that will only
apply to customers changing their option after the 60-day deadline. Mayor Pro Tern Posey re -iterated
everyone will receive Option Notices 60 and 30 days before the switchbver, as well as 30 and 60 days
after the switch has been made .
Councilmember Bolton stated her support for the City using all avenues possible to educate and assist
residents in option decisions , in addition to the planned mailings. She also encouraged people to look at
the map prepared by the California Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Health
Hazard Assessment to better understand the pollution burden that exists in some a reas of Huntington
Beach .
Councilmember Bolton further stated her support for the OCPA.
Councilmember Moser stated her support for implementing a proven model and making a decision that
will improve life for future generations. She added her opinion that this decision is one of many that will
need to be made regarding future sustainability, and suggested it may be time for an efficiency audit to
evaluate the success of the past decisions such as street lights, solar panels, and battery backup, as well
as look for other options for reducing energy and costs.
Councilmember Moser stated her support for the 100% Renewable Choice as the default offering, and
for staff making extra effort to assist consumers with their choices. She also shared her expectation that
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OCPA will be transparent in their operations , and will provide regular outreach communication in
collaboration with the City .
Mayor Pro Tern Posey responded to Councilmember Moser's comments about OCPA communication ,
by stating the OCPA does have a Communications Committee, for which he is Chair, and has a couple
of press conferences coming up soon with e xciting news to share.
Mayor Delgleize shared her perspective on the City's long -term focus on ways to increase energy
efficiency. She stated her support for 100% Renewable Choice as truly embracing the highest available
standard , and encouraged taking steps to ensure staff is available during normal business hours to
answer questions and assist customers with their rate choice decisions.
Interim City Manager Joyce confirmed there is a budget for OCPA outreach efforts, as well as a
commitment to attend civic events. He also affirmed the City could make facilities and staff available as
well.
Mr. Probolsky, Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) CEO, joined the meeting via Zoom, and
confirmed that OCPA has the budget and bodies to assist Huntington Beach in whatever ways requested
in implementing electric power choices.
Councilmember Carr stated her support for multi-channel outreach opportunities , and noted that
Huntington Beach is the second biggest City in the OCPA and may require more resources than smaller
cities would for adequate community outreach.
A motion was made by Kalmick , second Carr to select 100% Renewable Choice as the default energy
product offering for Residential, Commercial and City municipal energy accounts in Huntington Beach .
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Bolton , Posey, Delgleize , Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
Peterson
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
19. 22-079 Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Delgleize, Councilmember Moser and
Councilmember Bolton -Consider support of a Blood Drive in collaboration with
the UCI Health Bloodmobile, and direct staff to coordinate with UCI Health to host
the event at a City Facility
Councilmember Moser introduced this item by stating this effort is in response to the National Blood
Crisis, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as announced by the American Red Cross in January 2022 . She
noted that the Huntington Beach Fire Association , partnering with the Red Cross, Nuvision Credit Union
and Refuge Calvary Chapel, managed three successful blood drives during the pandemic.
Councilmember Moser added that the intent of this item is to not only approve an upcoming blood drive
in collaboration with UCI Health, but also to direct staff to regularly engage in continued blood drive
opportunities. She also noted that the Huntington Beach Fire Association is working on another blood
drive scheduled for May .
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A motion was made by Moser, second Delgleize to direct staff to collaborate with UCI Health to host a
blood drive at a City of Huntington Beach facility tentatively on March 5, 2022; and, direct staff to
highlight and promote resources for additional opportunities for the community to participate in blood
drives.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson, Bolton, Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Kalmick (Zoom)
None
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Mayor Pro Tern Posey complimented Police Chief Parra for his daily City Council updates on activities by
officers on proactive patrol, and thanked him and all Huntington Beach Police Officers for their
outstanding work.
Councilmember Carr wished everyone Happy Lunar New Year, Year of the Tiger. She gave a shout-out
to the Huntington Beach High School Model United Nations Team for earning the Most Outstanding
Delegation recognition at the recent international competition at Harvard University, and acknowledged
her daughter, who received Best Delegate recognition .
Councilmember Carr reported participating in the 14th Anniversary celebration of Sweet Elle Cafe, and
attending the 12th Annual KinderVision Celebrity Benefit Golf Tournament.
Councilmember Moser announced that EveryoneCounts .org is live and encouraged those interested in
volunteering for the Orange County Point-In-Time Homeless Count, February 22 -24, 2022, to go to that
website for details and to sign up. She also reported attending the grand Re-Opening and 14th
Anniversary Celebration for Sweet Elle Cafe; grand openings for Plants by Yours Truly & BYO, as well as
Plants and Refills, two local women-owned businesses; and described her experience of recently
participating in a Be Well OC ride-along .
ADJOURNMENT -9 :39 PM to the Strategic Planning Workshop scheduled for 9 :00 AM, Friday,
February 4, 2022 at Huntington Beach Central Library , Rooms C & D, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington
Beach, California.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is
Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 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
ATTEST:
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City Cle~o~~~y Council
of the City of Huntington Beach and Secretary of
the Public Financing Authority of the City of
Huntington Beach , California