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Special Meeting
City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, November29,2022
4 :00 PM -Council Chambers
5:00 PM -Council Chambers
6:00 PM -Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Or Virtual via Zoom Webinar
A video recording of the 4:00 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/
4:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER -4:03 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Bolton , Posey, Delgleize , Carr, Moser, and Kalmick
Peterson
Councilmember Peterson was granted permission to be absent from Study and Closed Sessions
pursuant to R esolution No. 2001-54 ; City Clerk Robin Estanislau was granted permission to be absent
pursuant to City Charter Section 310 (a); and City Attorney Michael Gates was granted permissi on to be
absent pursuant to City Charter Section 309 (d).
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO STUDY
SESSION/CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (Received After Agenda Distribution) -None
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION I CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(3 Minute Time Limit) -1 Public Speaker
Th e numb er [hh :mm:ss] following th e speakers ' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
th e arc hived video lo cated at http:llwww.surfc itv-hb.org!governmentlaqendas .
Galen Pickett was called to speak and stated his opinions related to the Housing Element which will be
discussed by Counci lmembers during the 6 PM City Council Meeting, and thanked Councilmembers for
their leadership . (00:01 :23)
STUDY SESSION
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1. 22-1016 City Manager's First 100 Day Report
City Manager Al Zelinka , and members of the Executive Leadership .Team (Police Chief Parra , Chief
Financia l Officer Dahle Bulosan , Director of Community Deve lopm_~!1t Urs1,1la Luna-Reynosa , Director of
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Commun ity and Library Services Chris Slama , Director of Public Works Sean Crumby, Fire Ch ief
Haberle, Director of Admin istrative Services Brittany Mello , Ass istant C ity Manager Travis Hopkins, and
Assistant to City Manager Catherine Jun), presented a PowerPoint communicat ion titled First 100 Days ,
w ith slides entitled: Agenda; Observations About HB; HB (14); Forward Facing; OneHB Mission;
A cco untability; Transp arency; Respon siveness; Effe ctive & Efficient; Diversity, Equity & lnclusivity;
Engagement & Consensus Building; Foundations & Aspirations; Accountability; Transparency;
Re sponsive ness; Effective & Efficient; Diversity, Equity & lnclusivity; Engagement & Consensus Building;
Major Initiatives; Gratitude; Questions, and Comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Posey expressed his appreciation for this report being presented by all members of the
Executive Leadership Team , and stated his support for the importance of Town Hall meetings as we ll as
being aware of econom ic sustainabi lity and the return on investment (ROI).
Councilmember Bolton stated her appreciation for City Manager Zelinka's fresh approach and innovative
m indset to the management of Huntington Beach.
Councilmember Carr stated her appreciation fo r the comprehensive report, and commended City
Manager Zelinka for working with the outstanding Executive Leadersh ip Team that was in place when he
was hired .
Councilmember Moser stated her appreciation for the calm , measured , focused , and strategic manner
that City Manager Zelinka brings to the Executive Leadership Team .
Mayo r Delgleize e x pressed her appreciation for an excellent presentation .
A motion was made by Posey second by Carr to recess to Closed Session .
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -5:04 PM
CLOSED SESSION
2. 22-1021 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Name of case: Pacific Airshow, LLC v. City of
Huntington Beach and Carr; Case No. 30-2022-01287749.
6:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING -6:06 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Peterson, Bolton , Posey, Delgleize , Carr, Moser, and Kalmic k
None
City Clerk Robin Estanislau was granted permiss ion to be absent pursuant to City Charter Section 31 O
(a ), and City Attorney Michael Gates was granted permission to be absent pursuant to City Charter
Section 309 (d ).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Councilmember Moser
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INVOCATION
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3. 22-978 Marsha Rechsteiner of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Huntington
Beach and member of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -Chief Assistant City Attorney Mike Vigliotta
announced that City Council voted 6-0-1 (Peterson absent) to waive attorney/client privilege and
disclose Council voted 6-0-1 (Peterson absent) to indemnify Kim Carr in the Pacific Air Show vs
City of Huntington Beach lawsuit.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Received After Agenda Distribution)-None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) -12 In-Person Public Speakers
The number {hh :mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at http://www.surfcity-hb .orqlgovernmentlagendas .
Jannika Kampschuur, a life-long resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated her
opposition to Public Hearing Item #8 regarding the Housing Element, specifically the proposed high-
density zoning for the Frontier site at Slater Avenue and Gothard Street. (01 :26 :02)
Cathey Ryder, also speaking on behalf of her husband Bob, was called to speak and acknowledged the
need for affordable senior housing for which there is no easy solution . She also stated their appreciation
for the exce ll ent service and commitment of Mayor Delgleize, Mayor Pro Tern Posey, and
Councilmembers Peterson and Carr. (01 :27:00)
Mike Costello was called to speak and stated his opposition to Public Hearing Item #8 regarding the
Housing Element and zoning for high density housing anywhere within Huntington Beach. He also
stated his opposition to Councilmember Items #9 regarding appointing Councilmember Kalmick to OCTA
District 1 Seat. (01 :28 :52)
Shirley Dettloff was called to speak and thanked Councilmembers for their leadership through two City
Managers , an oil spil l, a pandemic, and commended them for standing up for what was right on so many
issues. (01 :30:20)
Amory Hanson was called to speak and stated his support for Consent Calendar Item #5, regarding a
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the American Legion
Huntington Beach Post 133. (01 :33 :32)
Russ Neal, a resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and shared his opinion on Public
Hearing Item #8 regard ing the Housing Element, and specifically noted the Council's analysis which
stated it will degrade, and not improve, the quality of life in Huntington Beach . He also noted that the
current City Council has failed to push back on State housing mandates. (01 :34 :21)
Charles Dean , a resident liv ing adjacent to the Frontier site at Slater Avenue and Gothard Street for the
last 14 years , was called to speak and stated his opposition to Public Hearing Item #8 regarding the
Housing Element proposed high density zoning for the Frontier site or next to any single-family
neighborhood . (01 :36:21)
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Jim Shandrick, a resident of Huntington Beach for over 57 years, was called to speak and asked if any of
the parcels of open land targeted for high density housing with Public Hearing Item #8 regard ing the
Housing Element can be expected to be taken through eminent domain . He noted that his family had
land in the Downtown area previously taken by eminent domain , and he doesn't want that to happen to
another piece of family land located in the Beach/Edinger Specific Plan . He got a negative headshake
response from a Councilmember. (01 :39 :32)
Laura M ., a resident of Huntington Beach since 1997, was called to speak and stated her opinion that
Councilmembers have the power, authority and responsibil ity to do what is best for the residents when
considering how to vote on Public Hearing Item #8 regarding the Housing Element and zoning for high
density housing. (01 :41 :48)
Vanessa Casella, a resident of the Surf Crest community for over 20 years , was called to speak and
stated appreciation for recent changes at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Seapoint
Street to increase pedestrian safety . She also expressed concerns regarding recent decisions related to
cannabis business locations , and asked that Public Hearing Item #8 regarding the Hous ing Element
proposed zoning overlays be tabled so the newly elected Councilmembers can make the decisions they
will have to contend w ith . (01 :45:08)
Robert Fisher, a resident for over 25 years , was called to speak and stated his opposition to Public
Hearing Item #8 regarding the Housing Element proposed high density zoning overlays. He shared his
opinion that th is item has not taken into consideration the impact on schools , infrastructure, or quality of
life for residents, and suggested the item should be tabled so the newly elected Councilmembers can
make the decision they will have to contend with . Mr. Fisher stated he is an attorney and offered his pro
bono services to the City Attorney's Office on any of these matters. (01 :46:24)
Maureen was called to speak and shared her opinion that people do not want more high density in
Huntington Beach . She also shared her opinion that all of the Council members do not pay attention to
Public Speakers , but rathe r seem distracted by their computers . (01 :49 :44)
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Al Zelinka temporarily pulled Item #6 regarding electric veh icle charging infrastructure.
Councilmember Moser recused herself for Item #6 and left the room for voting on that item because her
husband is employed by a company that installs electric vehicle charg ing stations .
City Manager's Office
4. 22-1014 Approved appointment of Kim Kaston to the Huntington Beach Human Relations
Committee (HBHRC) as recommended by City Council Liaisons, Councilmember
Bolton and Councilmember Moser
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to approve the appointment of Kim Kasten as a member of
the Huntington Beach Human Relat ions Committee through December 31 , 2023, the end of term for the
current unscheduled vacancy , as recommended by City Council Liaisons Bolton and Moser.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson, Bolton, Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Kalmick
None
Community and Library Services Department
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5. 22-1022 Approved and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Huntington Beach and the American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the "Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the American
Legion Huntington Beach Post 133 for the Use of City Facilities and Provision of Vet~rans Services."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Peterson, Bolton, Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Kalmick
None
Public Works Department
6. 22-921 Approved the construction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and
authorized the execution of Charge Ready Rebate Participation Agreements and
Easement Agreements between City of Huntington Beach and Southern California
Edison (SCE) as necessary to receive electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
at no cost to the City
A motion was made by Posey, second Kalmick to approve the construction of electric vehicle charging
infrastructure as designed by SCE ; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Charge
Ready Rebate Participation Agreement and Easement Agreement between City of Huntington Beach
and SCE for each project site .
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
RECUSED :
Peterson, Bolton, Posey, Delgleize, Carr, and Kalmick
None
Moser
7. 22 -947 Adopted Resolution No. 2022-67, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Concerning the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for the City of
Huntington Beach"
A motion was made by Carr, second Posey to adopt Resolution No. 2022-67 , "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Concerning the Measure M2 Ex penditure Report for the City of
Huntington Beach ."
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
Peterson, Bolton, Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, and Ka lm ick
None
PUBLIC HEARING
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8. 22-870 As amended to Open Public Hearing and Keep Open to a Special Meeting on
December 8, 2022, at 6:00 PM to adopt Resolution No. 2022-62 approving General
Plan Amendment No. 2021-003 (Housing Element Update), adopt Resolution No.
2022-78 approving General Plan Amendment No. 2022-001 (General Plan Land Use
Element Affordable Housing Overlay), approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4269
approving Zoning Map Amendment No. 2022-002 (Zoning Map Affordable Housing
Overlay), approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4272 approving Zoning Text
Amendment No. 2022-008 (HBZSO Chapter 229 Affordable Housing Overlay), adopt
Resolution No. 2022-59 approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-009 (Beach
and Edinger Corridor Specific Plan Affordable Housing Overlay), approve for
introduction Ordinance No. 4271 approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-007
(Holly Seacliff Specific Plan Affordable Housing Overlay), and adopt Resolution No .
2022-63 approving Subsequent Environmental Impact Report No. 2022-002 with
findings of fact and statement of overriding considerations (Housing Element
Update and Associated Program Implementation Actions).
Councilmember Carr recused herself, as advised by the City Attorney's Office, because she owns
property within 1,000 feet of properties to be discussed during this Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Kalmick, second Moser to CEQA Action approve Subsequent EIR No . 22-002
with find ings of fact and statement of overriding considerations by approving City Council Resolution No.
2022-63, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach certifying Final Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report No . 22-002 for the City of Huntington Beach 6th Cycle Housing Element
Update (2021-2029), adopting findings pursuant to the Californ ia Environmental Quality Act , adopting a
statement of overriding considerations , and adopting a mitigation monitoring and reporting program"
(Attachment No. 1); Housing Element Update Action approve General Plan Amendment No . 21 -003
(Housing Element Update) and City Council Resolution No . 2022-62, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach approving General Plan Amendment No. 21-003 (2021-2029 Housing
Element Update" (Attachment No . 2); Implementation Actions (Legislative Amendments) to approve
General Plan Amendment No . 22-001 (General Plan Land Use Element Affordable Housing Overlay) and
City Council Resolution No . 22-78 , "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
approving General Plan Amendment No. 22-001 (Land Use Element and Land Use Map Updates"
(Attachment Nos. 3, 4 and 5); approve Zoning Map Amendment No. 22-002 (Zoning Map Affordable
Housing Overlay) with findings (Attachment No . 6) by approving Ordinance No. 4269, "An Ordinance of
the City of Huntington Beach amending District Maps 2 (Sectional Map 2-6-11 ), 15 (Sectional Map 14-5-
11),26 (Sectional Map 23-5-11), 27 (Sectional Map 24-5-11), 31 (Sectional Map 26-5-11), 32 (Sectional
Map 27-5-11 ), and 39 (Sectional Map 35-5-11) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance to add the Affordable Housing Overlay to real property within the City of Huntington Beach"
(Attachment No . 7); approve Zon ing Text Amendment No. 22-008 (HBZSO Chapter 229 Affordable
Housing Overlay) with findings (Attachment No. 6) by approving draft Ordinance No. 4272, "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach amending the Zoning and Subdivision
Code of the City of Huntington Beach to add a new Chapter 229 (Affordable Housing Overlay)"
(Attachment No. 8); approve Zoning Text Amendment No . 22-009 (Beach and Edinger Corridor Specific
Plan Affordable Hous ing Overlay) with findings (Attachment No. 9) by approving draft City Council
Resolution No. 2022-59, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach approving an
amendment to the Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan (SP 14)" (Attachment No. 1 O); and
approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-007 (Holly Seacliff Specific Plan Affordable Housing Overlay)
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with findings (Attachment No . 11) by approving draft Ordinance No . 4271, "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach amending the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan (SP 9) to establish an
Affordable Housing Overlay" (Attachment No . 12), as amended to hear a condensed Staff Report and
Public Speakers tonight, and continue Public Hearing open to a Special Meeting, December 8,
2022, at 6 PM, so that newly elected Councilmembers can participate in the decision.
Councilmember Moser stated her opinion that the newly elected Councilmembers should be allowed to
engage in the conversation , and noted that campaign promises are different than governing within legal
constraints. She added that the longer this decision is delayed only increases the potential damage,
danger and repercussions to the City.
Council member Peterson confirmed with Council member Kalmick the intent of the amended motion is to
repeat the Staff Report and allow Public Speakers to return to the December 8, 2022, Special Meeting so
that newly elected Councilmembers are fully informed.
A substitute motion was made by Posey, which failed due to lack of a second, to CEQA Action approve
Subsequent EIR No. 22-002 with findings of fa ct and statement of overriding considerations by approving
City Council Resolution No. 2022-63, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
certifying Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report No. 22-002 for the City of Huntington Beach
6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2021-2029), adopting findings pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act, adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and adopting a mitigation
monitoring and reporting program" (Attachment No. 1); Housing Element Update Action to approve
General Plan Amendment No. 21-003 (Housing Element Update) and City Council Resolution No. 2022-
62, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach approving General Plan
Amendment No. 21-003 (2021-2029 Housing Element Update" (Attachment No. 2); Implementation
Actions (Legislative Amendments) to approve General Plan Amendment No. 22-001 (General Plan Land
Use Element Affordable Housing Overlay) and City Council Resolution No. 22-78, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach approving General Plan Amendment No. 22-001 (Land Use
Element and Land Use Map Updates" (Attachment Nos. 3, 4 and 5); approve Zoning Map Amendment
No . 22-002 (Zoning Map Affordable Housing Overlay) with findings (Attachment No . 6) by approving
Ordinance No. 4269, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending District Maps 2 (Sectional
Map 2-6 -11), 15 (Sectional Map 14-5-11), 26 (Sectional Map 23-5-11 ), 27 (Sectional Map 24 -5 -11), 31
(Sectional Map 26-5-11), 32 (Sectional Map 27-5-11), and 39 (Sectional Map 35-5-11) of the Huntington
Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to add the Affordable Housing Overlay to real property within
the City of Huntington Beach" (Attachment No . 7); approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-008 (HBZSO
Chapter 229 Affordable Housing Overlay) with findings (Attachment No . 6) by approving draft Ordinance
No . 4272, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach amending the Zoning and
Subdivision Code of the City of Huntington Beach to add a new Chapter 229 (Affordable Housing
Overlay)" (Attachment No. 8); approve Zoning Text Amendment No . 22-009 (Beach and Edinger Corridor
Specific Plan Affordable Housing Overlay) with findings (Attachment No . 9) by approving draft City
Council Resolution No . 2022-59, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
approving an amendment to the Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan (SP 14)" (Attachment No .
10); and approve Zoning Text Amendment No . 22-007 (Holly Seacliff Specific Plan Affordable Housing
Overlay) with findings (Attachment No. 11) by approving draft Ordinance No. 4271, "An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach amending the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan (SP 9) to establish
an Affordable Housing Overlay" (Attachment No. 12).
The motion failed by the lack of a second.
The amended motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
RECUSED:
Pete rson , Bolton , Delgleize, Moser, and Kalmick
Posey
Carr
Mayor Delgleize opened the Public Hearing . (02 :01 :43)
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Community Development Director Ursula Luna-Reynosa noted the document under consideration has
been a lot of work over multiple years , and acknowledged Administrative Analyst Nicolle Aube , Deputy
Director of Community Development Jennifer Villasenor, Associate Planner Alyssa Matheus, Housing
Manager Charles Kovac, and Deputy Director of Community Development Steve Holtz , as well as
Consultants Kimbe rly Horn , Dave Barqu ist, and Rita Garcia.
D irector Luna-Reynosa briefly noted that this task is not easy in a built-out city , and added it was
impossible to find sites that do not impact existing neighborhoods. She also described another small city
which was impacted by a builder's remedy project that moved forward because that city was out of
compliance with their Housing Element, and noted this possibility is becoming more common.
D irector Luna-Reynosa further explained this document must be approved by Councilmembers so that a
Certified Housing Element is received , after which the State and Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(RHNA) numbers can be challenged by the City. She noted the City will be in a better position to ma ke
those challenges after t he Ho using Element is certified.
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, Assistant City Cle rk Patty Esparz a announced
supplemental communications received by he r office following d istribution of the Council Agenda packet:
Public Hearing
8. 2 2-870 Eighty-one (81) ema il communications .
Public Hearing Speakers : 22 In -Person, and 1 Caller
Carol Rohr, Huntington Beach Mobile Home Resident Coalition President, was called to speak and
stated her opposition to converting mobile home parks to high density build ing . She acknowledged the
need for more affordable housing, and noted many mobile home park residents feel a threat to their
quality of life as they review t he proposed Housing Element. Ms. Rohr noted that mobile home park
residents need City Council oversight in order to protect them in the event predatory park owners use the
proposed changes to their advantage . She state d if the newly elected Council majority decides to
appease the special interests of the mobile home park owners who donated to their campaigns , then the
current mobile home owners will see their wo rst nightmare come true , and Ms . Rohr asked
Councilmembers to not let that happen . (02 :05:28)
Robert Romansik, a resident of Huntington Beach since 1984 and Environmental Eng ineer, was called to
speak and stated his opposition to developing t he Frontier site with high density housing . He stated that
in his professional opinion that project would not be sustainable in any manner, because of noise that
would impact the flora and fauna in the park, major safety concerns along the roadways including lack of
traffic v isibility , substantial air pollution , no discussion of the underground fuel tanks on the site , and
social injustice . He further noted that proposed high density zoning changes are not spread throughout
the City , but appear to be concentrated between Gothard and Goldenwest Streets . (02:07 :44)
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Joclyn Rabbitt-Sire, a resident of Huntington Beach since 1999, was called to speak and stated her
support for the General Plan Amendment (Housing Element Update). She noted that currently
approximately seventy-six percent (76%) of the State's municipalities required to have a Housing
Element are in compliance , and she suggested that Huntington Beach should join that group, and help
solve the local housing crisis . Ms . Rabbitt-Sire noted the staggering penalties for non-compli ance
include an escalating structure of fines, and making the City ineligible for a raft of State funds and grants
that are used for improved infrastructure . (02 : 10:57)
Bob Walsh, a resident of the Seagate neighborhood whose home backs to one of the overlay parcels ,
and a commercial real estate developer, was called to speak and stated his opposition to the Housing
Element zoning overlay . He stated his opinion that the City has not been transparent in keeping
residents informed, and his biggest concern is the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
numbers cannot be achieved while also adhering to the goal of "preserving the character, scale and
quality of established residential neighborhoods". He noted that the buffer between the RHNA number of
approximately 13, 700 and the target of 20 ,000 seems excessive, and suggested the eighty percent
(80%) factor is very conservative and should be re-visited . Mr. Walsh also stated his support for push ing
back on State mandates. (02 : 13:24)
Ann Palmer was called to speak and stated her support for the comments of Mr. Walsh, and that she is
opposed to the General Plan Amendment (Housing Element Update). She read past comments she
noted were made by Councilmembers regarding this topic, and stated it appears the current Counci l
direction is falling in opposition to those previous statements . Ms . Palmer asked which Council is going
to be the one to stop the increasing housing numbers. She noted the comm unity's interest in keeping
Huntington Beach a town, rather than converting it to a metro , and encouraged Councilmembers to be
open to considering innovative solutions such as approving projects which in c lude low-income housing
rather than allowing in-lieu payments to place the low-income housing somewhere else. (02 : 16: 18)
Kathryn Sear was called to speak and stated her opposition to the General Plan Amendment (Housing
Element Update). In her opinion, when considering the long run, the only thing that really matters for
anyone is their answer to God when this life is over. (02: 19:33)
Charles Dean, a resident of the Golden View neighborhood , was called to speak and noted that quality of
life in Huntington Beach is the most important thing to his family. He stated his opposition to the Ge neral
Plan Amendment (Housing Element Update) and his apprec iation for the opportunity to share his
concerns
. (02 :20:44)
Marilyn Schmidt , a resident of Huntington Bea c h for 30 years , was called to speak and stated he r
support for continuing th is Public Hearing so that the newly elected Councilmembers c an be part of the
decision process . She stated her support for so many of the comm e nts already ex pressed , and her
interest in maintaining the quality of life for Huntington Beach residents . (02:23 : 12)
Wilson Turner, a res ident of Huntington Beac h since 2019, was called to speak an d sha red the thoughts
of a friend who currently lives in high density housing, including too many people packed into a tight
area , lack of respect for others and their property, the noise of garbage trucks every day because of so
much trash , and who concluded , "I don't like this place". He further shared his opini o n that current
Councilmembers have little regard for the hopes and concerns of the citizens , and stated his opinion that
City Council's support for high density development is just an effort fo r powe r and control. (0 2:24:24 )
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Laura M . was called to speak and stated her opposition to the General Plan Amendment (Housing
Element Update) because of the drain and strain on the schools , medical facilities, public safety , and
noted the lack of notice for the meetings which addressed this issue. She stated her support for the many
opposition comments already made, and shared her opinion that each Councilmember is in a position to
support what is morally right, and high density housing will transform Huntington Beach from a suburban
to a metropolitan environment which she believes will become crowded, dirty, and unsafe . She also
shared her opinion that when this life is over each person will answer to God for their decisions and
actions . (02 :26:51)
Pat Goodman, a resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her support for the
General Plan Amendment (Housing Element Update) and opportunity for the newly elected
Councilmembers to participate in the decision to be made. She stated her support for affordable
housing, and noted she would not like to live in a city that does not have a compliant Housing Element.
(02:30 :26)
All ie Plum was called to speak and stated her support for the comments of Pat Goodman. Ms. Plum
stated her opposition to placing high density zoning on mobile home parks, and acknowledged there is a
need for affordable housing within Huntington Beach . She also stated her support for making it possible
for the newly elected Councilmembers to be involved in the decision process . (02:32:47)
Bobbi King , a resident of Del Mar Mobile Estates , was called to speak and stated her support for the
Mobile Home Park Conversion Ord inance. (02 :34 :08)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and e x pressed appreciation for Save Surf City efforts , and stated
his concerns regarding a developer's ability to randomly raise rents in a high density project. He also
expressed concerns such as increased traffic and negative impact on the school system if additional high
density housing is approved . (02 :34:40)
Diane Bentley, a 21-year resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated her support for
the General Plan Amendment (Housing Element Update). She acknowledged the need for safe
affordable housing for all economic segments of the community, which she believes will decrease crime
and increase property values . Ms. Bentley shared her opinion that approving this plan will provide the
best opportunity to meet housing goals and retain local control over housing development, while failure to
approve the Housing Element Update will ex pose the City to severe consequences as previously
described by other speakers. (02 :36 : 13)
Unnamed Guest, a resident whose home backs to Ernest Drive in the Seagate community, and a
professional city planner for 25 years, was called to speak and stated her support for Planning
Commission Option #3 to include stipulating no balconies or roof decks 100 feet from the south side of
Ernest Drive . She further asked that Councilmembers seriously consider the position of strength that will
result for fighting State housing mandates if there is a compliant Housing Element in place . (02 :38:47)
Mary Jo Baretich , a 40-year resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and noted numerous
discrepancies between the Zoning, General Plan, Land Use, and Community Sub-Area maps . Ms
Baretich stated her opinion that mobile home parks need to retain the original RMP [Revised Master
Plan] zoning as shown on the 2016 Zoning map, and shared her concerns related to the possibility that
mobile home parks will be converted to apartment complexes displacing mostly senior citizens . She
noted that the proposed General Plan and Land Use maps show the wetlands designation of "coastal
conservation" along Pacific Coast Highway between Beach Boulevard and Newland Street has been
replaced with "commercial visitor serving" for an area that includes the Cabrillo Beachfront Mobile Home
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Park. Ms. Baretich offered to assist in ensuring the original RMP and coastal conservation designations
are honored . (02:41 : 17)
Cheri Atkinson , a long-term resident of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and stated her support for
the General Plan Amendment (Housing Element Update) while considering the concerns of the
community. Ms. Atkinson commended Councilmembers and City staff for the important serv ices and
programs provided for the homeless and low-income members of the community . She noted that if the
Huntington Beach Housing Element is not compliant, then State funds used for many of these projects
will be lost. (02:44:20)
Stefan Redl, a resident of Huntington Beach since he was a young child, was called to speak and shared
his perspective as a long-time, productive, local business owner, and tax-paying resident. He noted that
the General Plan Amendment (Housing Element Update) will impact the whole community, not just those
who reside in Edwards Hill neighborhoods. He stated that Slater Street is already dangerous and shared
his opinion that putting high density housing on the Frontier site will only increase that issue, as well as
negatively impact park users and wildlife . (02 :47 :12)
Davida Milo, a 25-year resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak, and stated her impression that
unfortunately it is the State, not the local City Council , that determines housing numbers, and she
supports having a complaint Housing Element that can be later disputed or challenged . She further
stated her opinion that it is incredibly irresponsible to put Huntington Beach at risk legally and financially
by not having a compliant Housing Element. Ms . Milo stated her support for including the newly elected
Councilmembers in the Housing Element decision , and expressed her support for distributing housing
need projects throughout the whole City, rather than unduly impacting a few neighborhoods. She further
clarified the need to ensure decks and balconies are not approved for any development units within a
100 feet of Ernest Drive . (02 :50 :29)
Heidi Mann, a resident of Huntington Beach since 2019 , was called to speak and shared her opinion
there has been no consideration of "theory" vs "practice" in all of the discussions related to the Housing
Element, and decisions are being made based on mandates from people who do not live in Huntington
Beach . She stated her support for continuing this item so that a compromise can be reached that
supports the needs of everyone . (02:53 :38)
Karen Catania, a resident of Surf City Beach Cottages, was called to speak and stated she does not
want to be looking at large buildings from Central Park. She further shared her opinion this is an
opportunity for Huntington Beach to take a stand against Sacramento mandates . (02 :56: 18)
Roger Noor was called to speak and suggested that the property purchased in Westminster for the use
of the Huntington Beach Police Department instead be used for the housing mandates from Sacramento.
(02:58:07)
Caller Mark Sheldon, a 30+ year resident of Huntington Beach , was invited to speak and directed his
comments to a Consent Calendar item rather than this Public Hearing . He also thanked
Councilmembers for their service. (02 :59:49)
Councilmember Moser noted for the record that staff has worked very diligently and hard on this item ,
and outlined the next steps to allow the newly elected Councilmembers to be fully informed and able to
participate in the vote on whether to approve the Housing Element Update.
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Director Luna-Reynosa confirmed that per the City Charter, Council-approved resolutions become
effective immediately, and ordinances require an introduction, or first read ing, followed by a second
reading for a vote at least five (5) days later. If approved, an ordinance becomes effective 30 days later.
Mayor Pro Tern Posey stated his disappointment the vote on this issue has been delayed, and added the
best way to maintain local control is to exercise it, in this case by approving a Housing Element. He
added that if t~e Housing Element is not approved on December 8, it will only create chaos and will
encourage developers to invoke SB35 or SB330 or other builders remedy tactics to construct what they
want where they want, irrespective of the Housing Element. He also noted that as of July 1, AB2011
basically moots all discussions regarding zoning overlays and allows developers to purchase
commercially zoned properties such as strip malls, parking lots and office space to convert the space to
housing without local Planning Commission or City Council oversight and approval. Mayor Pro Tern
Posey stated that on December 8 the decision made will either turn local development over to
developers, or approve a Housing Element that is compliant with State law. He noted that SB2 funding,
which pays for a large part of the operation of the Navigation Center, is only available if Huntington
Beach has a compliant Housing Element, and referenced the sizeable amount of funding that was lost
one year because of a delayed compliant Housing Element. Mayor Pro Tern Posey further described
how State mandated housing numbers are reached , as well as previous and current lawsuits related to
this issue . (03 :06:30)
Mayor Delgleize announced that the Public Hearing will remain open for further discussion until the
Specia l Meeting scheduled for December 8, 2022 , at 6 PM in Council Chambers. (03: 11 :36)
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
9. 22-1026 Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Posey -Requested the Mayor to
Support Councilmember Kalmick for the OCTA District 1 Seat During City Selection
on December 1, 2022
Mayor Pro Tern Posey clarified that the Huntington Beach City Council does not have the power to make
appointments to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board , but rather there is a City
Selection Committee Election process utilized by the County of Orange . He furthe r explained this item is
only a polite request that Mayor Delgleize vote for Huntington Beach Councilmember Kalm ick rather than
any alternate candidate during the voting process . Mayor Pro Tern Posey stated his opin ion that keeping
a Huntington Beach representative on the OCTA Board is the best way for Huntington Beach interests to
be served .
Councilmember Kalmick clarified he had submitted his application for the position, and explained that
through redistricting he is seeking a newly created OCTA Board seat. The OCTA Board posit ion
currently held by Major Delgleize has been moved to District 2. Councilmember Kalmick noted he has
served on the OCTA Advisory Committee for over a decade and has been Vice Chair for multiple years.
Councilmember Carr noted that this action will not be a guarantee because all Orange County mayo rs for
District 1 will be voting , and stated her support for formalizing the Huntington Beach City Council positi on
for all regional board positions moving forward .
A motion was made by Posey , second Carr to request that the Mayor or her designee vote for
Councilmember Kalmick at City Selection Committee for Orange County Transit Authority District 1
Population Seat through multiple rounds .
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The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Bolton , Posey, Delg leize , Carr, Moser, and Kalmick
Peterson
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Councilmember Moser announced the following upcoming events: 17th Street Ribbon Cutting fo r the
Park on Saturday , December 3, 10 -11 AM; HB Police Department Open House in Civic Center Pl aza
on Saturday, December 3, 12 -3 PM ; and Lite a Light of Love Parade and Snowflake Light ing ,
Downtown and Pier Plaza on Sunday, December 4, 3 :30 -6 PM.
Councilmember Moser noted the Wetlands and Wild life Care Center is celebrating 50 years of operation
with 25 years of that t ime located in Huntington Beach .
Mayor Pro Tern Posey described the service of Dick Harlow as the Former C ity Plann ing D irector and
noted Mr. Harlow was the person who helped him understand and develop housing policy when he
served on the Planning Commission.
Council member Moser shared her thoughts of appreciation for the commitment that Mary Urashima
made to the community through the years by serving on various committees , including efforts to preserve
H istoric Wintersbu rg .
Mayor Delg lei z e shared some background on Mr. Harlow's service to the community and noted that
Hunting ton Beach is a better City because he lived here.
Mayor Delg leize also shared details to honor the life of Mary Adams Urash ima w ho served Huntington
Beach for more than 20 years , and described her as a kind , professional , et hi cal , good historian , a good
mediator, and great mentor and friend to many.
AD JOURNMENT-8 :11 PM in memory of Di ck Harl ow , Mary Urash ima and Dr. David Keulen , to the
next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Publ ic Financing Authority on
Tuesday , December 6, 2022 , at 4:00 PM in the Civi c Cente r Coun cil 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.huntingtonbeachc a.gov
City Cl rk , nd ex-offici o Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Be ac h and Secret ary of
the Public Financing Authorit y of the Cit y of
Huntington Beach , Cal ifornia
ATTEST:
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