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File #: 22-485 MEETING DATE: 6/7/2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager
VIA: Chris Slama, Director of Community & Library Services
PREPARED BY: Ashley Wysocki, Deputy Director of Community & Library Services
Subiect:
Approve appointments to the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board (HRB) as
recommended by City Council Liaisons Rhonda Bolton and Erik Peterson
Statement of Issue:
There is a need to fill two vacancies on the HRB. Per the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC)
2.107.010, the Board is "to consist of not less than seven nor more than nine members, to be
appointed to serve terms of four years."
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the appointment of Austin Edsell to the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board for a
term set to expire June 30, 2026, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Bolton and Peterson;
and/or,
B) Approve the appointment of Catherine Johnson to the Huntington Beach Historic Resources
Board for a term set to expire June 30, 2026, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Bolton and
Peterson.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended appointments, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The HRB is a maximum nine member advisory body to the City Council with a mission to encourage
and promote programs and activities that enhance public awareness of community historic
resources. The board has seven appointed board members with two vacancies.
The City advertised the vacancies on the City's website. Three eligible applications were received,
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with two applicants responding to an interview request. Following this process, City Council Member
liaisons Rhonda Bolton and Erik Peterson are recommending the appointment of Austin Edsell and
Catherine Johnson. If appointed, their terms would expire June 30, 2026.
Mr. Edsell has been a Huntington Beach resident for 14 years. He states "As the city continues to
grow, our community must embrace our past, honor those who came before us and incorporate our
history into our current decision-making. My experience facilitating events, coordinating volunteers,
and working with others would greatly serve the City of Huntington Beach and the Historic Resources
Board."
Ms. Johnson has been a Huntington Beach resident for 22 years. She states "I'm really interested in
the history of Huntington Beach and preservation and awareness of our past. I strongly believe that
we can learn so much from the past both in expanding our understanding of events and how they can
shape a community, and in applying what we know about the past to our future conduct. I have done
multiple research projects that cover parts of Huntington Beach history over the course of my
education, and I'm always interested in learning more. I believe I could be an asset to this board in
providing my own perspective and research skills, and I think it would be a great opportunity to learn
and collaborate."
Environmental Status:
N/A
Strategic Plan Goal:
Community Engagement
Attachment(s):
1. Austin Edsell application for appointment
2. Catherine Johnson application for appointment
3. Historic Resources Board Roster
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City Council/ ACTION AGENDA June 7, 2022
Public Financing Authority
CONSENT CALENDAR
10. 22-452 Approved and Adopted Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular, and Housing
Authority special meeting minutes dated May 17, 2022.
Approved 7-0
11. 22-445 Approved the appointment of Vanessa Chow to the Huntington Beach
Human Relations Committee (HBHRC) as recommended by City Council
Liaisons Rhonda Bolton and Natalie Moser
Recommended Action:
Approve the appointment of Vanessa Chow as a member of the Huntington Beach Human
Relations Committee through December 31, 2025, the end of term for the current
unscheduled vacancy, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Bolton and Moser.
Approved 7-0
12. 22-485 Continue to a date uncertain appointments to the Huntington Beach Historic
Resources Board (HRB) as recommended by City Council Liaisons Rhonda
Bolton and Erik Peterson
Recommended Action:
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Approved 6-1 (Peterson-No) as amended- continued to a date uncertain
13. 22-484 Approved the naming of the City-operated beach recreational vehicle
(RV) campground located at 20903 Pacific Coast Highway as the
"Huntington Beach RV Campground" as recommended by the
Community & Library Services Commission
Recommended Action:
Approve the recommendation made by the Community and Library Services Commission to
name the City-operated beach RV campground located at 20903 Pacific Coast Highway to
the "Huntington Beach RV Campground."
Approved 7-0
14. 22-486 Approved naming former Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center parkland located
at 1706 Orange Avenue as 17th Street Park as recommended by the
Community and Library Services Commission; tabled action to formally name
the community building at the same location
Application • Appointment to a Citizen
Commission,, Board., Committee., or Force
Page 1
Last Name* First Name* Middle Initial Date*
Edsell Austin 11/10/2021
Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force*
Historic Resources Board
Length of Residency in Huntington Beach*
14 years
Occupation
Accountant
United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board
Yes No orCommission?*
Yes No
Home Address:*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State
Huntington Beach CA
Postal/Zip Code
Phone Numbers Phone Numbers
Personal Business
Type*(?) Number* Type(?> Number
cell
Personal Email*
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Page 2
Educational Background*
Cal State Fullerton-BA Business Administration, Accounting Concentration
Professional Licenses and/or Associations*
N/A
Professional Experience*
Public accounting, property management, bookkeeping, operations, volunteer management, customer service
Special Knowledge or Skills*
Problem solving, networking, phone banking, database management
Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?*
Huntington Beach Citizen's Academy graduate, Chris Epting's History of Huntington Beach class
How will your qualifications best serve the citizen advisory group that you are applying for,and why do you wish
to serve on this group?*
The City of Huntington Beach has a rich local history, and I would love the opportunity to serve on the Historic
Resource Board to raise public awareness about our city's history and play a part in preserving that history for
posterity. I first became interested in our city's history as a Sophomore at Ocean View High School when our AP
US History teacher assigned us a project to research and present historical landmarks in Orange County.
During my group's preliminary research,we realized that we would hardly have to leave Huntington Beach's city
limits to complete the project. Our historic landmark presentation included the Silo at Seacliff Office Park on
Main and Yorktown, the Newland House on Beach, and the site of the former Bolsa Chica Gun club at the Bolsa
Chica Conservatory off Warner. I've continued to learn about and appreciate our local history by taking Chris
Epting's History of Huntington Beach course through Community Services and watching Chris's excellent
Hidden Huntington Beach series.
As the city continues to grow, our community must embrace our past, honor those who came before us and
incorporate our history into our current decision-making. My experience facilitating events, coordinating
volunteers, and working with others would greatly serve the City of Huntington Beach and the Historic
Resources Board.
Thank you for your time and attention.
It is the policy of the City Council to make appointments to the citizen commissions,boards,and committees,
based on the needs of the city,as well as the interests and qualifications of each applicant.Selection will be
made without discrimination based on the race,creed,gender,or sexual orientation of the applicant.
Additional information concerning a particular commission,board,committee,or task force or the application
process is available through the staff support department identified above.General questions can be directed to
Cathy Fikes,(714)536-5553.
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Application • Appointment to a Citizen
Commission,, Board, Committee, or Force
Page 1
Last Name* First Name* Middle Initial Date*
Johnson Catherine 4/5/2022
Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force*
Historic Resources Board
Length of Residency in Huntington Beach*
22
Occupation*
Student
United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board
Yes No orCommission?*
Yes e No
Home Address:*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State
Huntington Beach CA
Postal/Zip Code
Phone Numbers Phone Numbers
Personal Business
Type*(?) Number* Type Number
cell
Personal Email*
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Page 2
Educational Background*
Current student at University of California Irvine working towards a BA in history.
Professional Licenses and/or Associations*
N/A
Professional Experience*
None that is relevant
Special Knowledge or Skills
Interest in researching Huntington Beach and Orange County history
Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?*
Pre-Law Society at UCI
History club at UCI
How will your qualifications best serve the citizen advisory group that you are applying for,and why do you wish
to serve on this group?*
I'm really interested in the history of Huntington Beach and preservation and awareness of our past. I strongly
believe that we can learn so much from the past both in expanding our understanding of events and how they
can shape a community, and in applying what we know about the past to our future conduct. I have done
multiple research projects that cover parts of Huntington Beach history over the course of my education, and I'm
always interested in learning more. I believe I could be an asset to this board in providing my own perspective
and research skills, and I think it would be a great opportunity to learn and collaborate.
It is the policy of the City Council to make appointments to the citizen commissions, boards,and committees,
based on the needs of the city,as well as the interests and qualifications of each applicant.Selection will be
made without discrimination based on the race,creed,gender,or sexual orientation of the applicant.
Additional information concerning a particular commission, board,committee,or task force or the application
process is available through the staff support department identified above.General questions can be directed to
Cathy Fikes,(714)536-5553.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD
ROSTER
'Kathie Schey, Chair
Term: 7/1/21 - 6/30/25
Austin Edsell :Amory Hanson
Term: 7/1/22 -6/30/26 Term: 7/1/21 -6/30/25
;Catherine Johnson Susan Nguyen
Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/26 Term: 7/1/19 - 6/30/23
Joe Santiago David Wentworth, Sr.
Term: 7/1/19 - 6/30/23 Term: 7/1/19 - 6/30/23
Duane Wentworth Mark Zambrano
Term: 7/1/21 - 6/30/25 Term: 7/1/21 - 6/30/25
Council Liaisons: Planning Commission Liaison:
Rhonda Bolton Alan Ray
Erik Peterson
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Staff Liaisons:
Ashley Wysocki 'Michelle Roesner
:ash ley.wysocki(a)surfcity-hb.org michelle.roesner(d_)surfcity-hb.org
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Switzer, Donna
From: Estanislau, Robin
Sent: Sunday,June 5, 2022 6:40 AM
To: Switzer, Donna; Moore, Tania
Cc: Esparza, Patty; Gomez, Charlene
Subject: Fwd: Historic Resources Board
Supplemental communication.
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From: "Gomez, Charlene" <cgomez@surfcity-hb.org>
Date: June 4, 2022 at 5:31:41 PM PDT
To: "Wysocki, Ashley" <ashley.wysocki@surfcity-hb.org>, "Estanislau, Robin"
<Robin.Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org>, "Esparza, Patty" <PEsparza@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Fwd: Historic Resources Board
I received this supplemental communication regarding an item on Council's agenda. Not sure
who should receive it, so sending to all 3 of you.
Thank you.
Charlene Gomez.
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From: Kathy Carrick<carrick92647@hotmail.com>
Sent:Saturday,June 4, 2022 5:23:10 PM
To:Gomez, Charlene<cgomez@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Historic Resources Board
I strongly support Catherine Johnson's appointment to the HB Historic Resources Board.
Besides being native to HB, she has a brilliant mind, loves history and her hometown and would
be a wonderful addition to the Board.
Respectfully,
Kathy Carrick
45+year HB resident SUPPLEMENTAL
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Mayor Barbara Delgleize June 5, 2022
Council Members
Huntington Beach City Council
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
RE:Consent Calendar Agenda Item 12,22-485-Proposed appointments to Historic Resources Board
The Consent Calendar on June 7, 2022 (Agenda Item 12 22-485) includes proposed appointments to the
Historic Resources Board (HRB).
I am asking the City Council to postpone action on these appointments and consider the long-standing
practice and recommendation from the (HRB)to perform their review regarding qualifications and
provide their informed input regarding potential candidates to that board.There are credentialed
historians on the HRB and professional standards and practices developed over many years of
improvements that they wish to uphold.
HRB member Amory Hansen provided supplemental communications to the city council (in your agenda
packet)about the HRB's procedural review of candidates' applications and interview process to
determine qualifications.This public appointee participation is being ignored by placing this on the June
7 agenda. I question why an HRB review process that has been in place for eight(8)years has been
changed without notice.At whose direction is this transparent process being changed over the protest
of HRB members?
I also note that as of June 4, 2022,the City of Huntington Beach has already posted on the City website
the names of these individuals(Catherine Johnson,Austin Edsell)as appointees to the HRB as a "done
deal"prior to the City Council taking formal action on the June 7 agenda item (See Attachment
embedded with this letter).
It is not urgent to immediately fill these positions and there is no reason to disregard the HRB review,
which has been an 8-year practice.Again, I urge the City Council to postpone this action and allow the
HRB to conduct their normal and historically precedented review of candidates.
Regards,
Mary Urashima
Huntington Beach, CA
cc: Historic Resources Board, Preserve Orange County, Heritage Museum of Orange County
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Vacancies
In the event a member retires or is unable to complete his term an appointment shall
be made to fill the remainder of the unexpired term To apply to become a member
please fill out the Boards&Commission Application,
Board Members
Kathie Schey, Chair `
Term 711I21 -6/30125
Austin Edsell
Term 7J1122-6130/26 Amory Hanson
Term 7i1121 -6130J25
Catherine Johnson [Term
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Joe Santiago Duane Wentworth
Term 711119-6130/23 Term: 711121 -6/30/25
David Wentworth, Sr. Mark Zambrano
Term 711,'19-6130123 Term 7.,1;21 -6/30125
Council Liaisons
Rhonda Bolton Planning Commission Liaison:
Erik Peterson Alan Ray
Staff Liaison: Staff Liaison:
Ashley Wysocki Michelle Roesner
ashley wysocki@surfcity-hb org michelle roesner@surfcity-hb org
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Switzer, Donna
From: Gomez, Charlene
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2022 9:23 AM
To: Moore, Tania; Esparza, Patty; Switzer, Donna; Estanislau, Robin
Subject: Fwd: City Council Meeting 6/7/22 Comments
Supplemental communication for tomorrow's council meeting
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Subject: City Council Meeting 6/7/22 Comments
The following is for Public Comments for the City Council Meeting scheduled 6/7/22
Agneda Item 14: (22-486) Rodgers site naming to 17th Street Park
Huntington Beach City Council:
I would like to support the compromise as proposed on the naming of the former Rodgers Senior Center Site to use the
historic name of"17th Street Park" and recognize Michael E Rodgers by naming the building on the property after him.
I just want to emphasize that the building on the property was approved as a community building that can also serve as
the American Legion Post. The building was not approved as a Veteran Hall or solely as the Legion Post. Naming of the
building after the Legion or Veterans would convey that it is only to be used by those organizations. The building was
approved as a community facility that can be utilized by all of Huntington Beach.
I would also support naming some part of the new senior center after Michael E Rodgers. His support of Seniors is his
legacy. With the City Council approval tonight to the proposed naming will be the final approval needed to complete the
journey from the old Senior Center to parkland! Looking forward to the park opening!
Agenda Item 12: )22-485)Historic Resource Board
I would like to support the appointment of Catherine Johnson to the Huntington Beach Historical Resources Board
(HRB). Catherine was instrumental in the support and research on the history of 17th Street Park through the years. She
would be an asset to the HRB
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Mr.Amory Hanson
8102 Ellis Avenue
Apartment 121
Huntington Beach CA 92646
June 7, 2022
The Mayoress of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach CA 92648
My Dear Madam Mayoress,
I would like to urge the Huntington Beach City Council to consider postponing Item XII, the
appointment of Mr.Austin Edsell and Miss Catherine Johnson to the Huntington Beach Historic
Resources Board to the Huntington Beach City Council's Meeting on July 5, 2022.
For sometime now, the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board has been allowed to provide
input on the applications submitted by applicants to join as boardmen. This was done prior to
my and Mr. Zambrano's appointment on January 22, 2019. Unfortunately, city staff have since
February 18, 2022, chosen to not release the applications received by the Huntington Beach
Historic Resources Board until the agenda for the Huntington Beach City Council's meeting
where their appointment will be considered is released .This policy is in my opinion as an
individual in violation of the California Public Records Act.
At the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board's Meeting on April 20, 2022, the boardmen,
including myself, had an opportunity to express our concerns regarding the refusal to release the
applications to Councilwoman Bolton. While I cannot speak for all of the members of the
Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board, I know based on my attendance at the Huntington
Beach Historic Resources Board's Meeting on April 20, 2022 as a boardman that all boardmen
expressed a desire to have the applications released to the board so they could provide input on
the applicants, as has been the process for the last 8 years. Based on the board's discussion,
Councilwoman Bolton indicated she would speak with Mr. Joyce or, potentially upon his arrival,
Mr. Zelinka, about seeing if the original process could potentially be done again the way it has
been done for 8 years. Councilmen Bolton and Peterson also invited the 3 applicants to attend a
meeting of the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board.
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Mr.Amory Hanson
8102 Ellis Avenue
Apartment 121
Huntington Beach CA 92646
At the May 18, 2022 meeting of the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board, we received no
update on if the board would be able to read and provide input on the applicants. One applicant,
Miss Johnson, attended the meeting, and I appreciate that she did so. Unfortunately, the two
other applicants did not attend the meeting.
At this point, since Mr. Edsell and Miss Johnson's applications are now public record due to the
release of the agenda for the Huntington Beach City Council's June 7, 2022 Meeting, and the
third applicant failed to show up to the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board's meeting on
May 19, 2022, the dispute regarding the applications is in my opinion as an individual, a matter
that can be resolved at a later date.
Having said that, I would like to be able to provide input on the proposed applicants. While I
cannot speak for all of the boardmen on the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board, I
believe they would as well, based on our discussion at the Huntington Beach Historic Resources
Board's meeting on May 18, 2022. 1 therefore urge a postponement of these applications to the
meeting on July 9, 2022 to allow the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board to provide
input on the two applicants at the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board's meeting on June
15, 2022.
I am also concerned that Mr. Edsell did not attend the meeting on May 19, 2022.Applicants
should attempt to attend a meeting of a deliberative assembly they are invited to attend regarding
interest in serving on that particular deliberative assembly. Prior to my appointment, I did so, as
did Mr. Zambrano, as did several applicants who ultimately chose not to serve. Since my
appointment, Miss Johnson and several other applicants who chose not to serve have done so.
The Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board has had some boardmen, including Mr.
Edsell's predecessor, Mr. Epting, who did not attend regular meetings to the point where they
were no longer able to continue serving. Mr. Edsell's decision to not attend the meeting on May
19, 2022 indicates to me that his service may potentially conclude in a similar way to his
predecessor, Mr. Epting,though I certainly hope that will not be the case.
Mr.Amory Hanson
8102 Ellis Avenue
Apartment 121
Huntington Beach CA 92646
If the Huntington Beach City Council postpones Item XII to the Huntington Beach City
Council's July 5, 2022 Meeting, Consideration might therefore be made by Councilmen Bolton
and Peterson to invite Mr. Edsell to attend the June 15, 2022 Meeting of the Huntington Beach
Historic Resources Board, so that he may reaffirm his interest in serving on the Huntington
Beach Historic Resources Board.
Once again, I urge the Huntington Beach City Council to postpone Item XII to the Huntington
Beach City Council's Meeting on July 5, 2022.
Sincerely Yours,
Mr.Amory Hanson
CC: The Honorable Michael Posey
CC: The Honorable Rhonda Bolton
CC: The Honorable Kimberly Buck Carr
CC: The Honorable Daniel Kalmick
CC: The Honorable Natalie Tomich Moser
CC: The Honorable Erik H. Peterson