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Ui 9Y City of Huntington Beach ORD NOS. 4296,4295, 4298, 4299
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APPROVED 5-2 (MOSER,BOLTON-NO)
File #: 23-758 MEETING DATE: 10/3/2023
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
Grace Yoon-Taylor, Principal Management Analyst
Subject:
Adopt Ordinances to amend the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to streamline, consolidate,
and/or dissolve a select number of the City's Boards, Commissions, and Committees and
Council Committees
Ordinance Nos. 4296, 4295, 4298, 4299 approved for introduction September 5, 2023 -Vote: 4-3
(Kalmick, Moser, Bolton - No); Ordinance Nos. 4297, 4300, 4301 approved for introduction
September 5, 2023 -Vote: 5-2 (Moser, Bolton - No)
Statement of Issue:
On May 16, 2023, City Council approved the formation of an Ad Hoc Council Committee to review the
City's existing Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCCs) and their roles and duties relevant to
City operations. As such, the BCC Review Ad Hoc Council Committee comprised of Mayor Tony
Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Gracey Van Der Mark, and Councilmember Pat Burns met three times to
deliberate and have since proposed nine recommendations to streamline and restructure a select
number of BCCs.
On August 1, 2023, City Council approved the nine recommendations and directed staff to prepare
the appropriate Resolution(s) and Ordinances (attached) to effectuate them. On September 5, 2023,
City Council approved the introduction of Ordinance Nos. 4296, 4295, 4298, 4299, 4297, 4300, and
4301.
Financial Impact:
There are no fiscal impacts.
Recommended Action:
A) Adopt Ordinance No. 4296, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance
No. 4168 and delete Chapter 2.104 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the Jet Noise
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Commission;" and
B) Adopt Ordinance No. 4295, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance
No. 3332 and delete Chapter 2.112 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the Mobile
Home Advisory Board;" and
C) Adopt Ordinance No. 4298, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter
2.102 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Environmental and Sustainability
Board;" and
D) Adopt Ordinance No. 4299, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.111 thereof related to Citizen
Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission"; and approve the official dissolution of the
Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee by minute action; and
E) Adopt Ordinance No. 4297, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter
2.108 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Huntington Beach Youth Board;"
and
F) Adopt Ordinance No. 4300, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.106 thereof related to Fourth of July
Executive Board;" and
G) Adopt Ordinance No. 4301, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 13.54 thereof related to Specific Events."
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve one or more recommendations, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On September 5, 2023, City staff, working with the City Attorney's Office, prepared and presented the
appropriate Resolution(s), Ordinance(s), and other reports necessary to effectuate the Council-
approved recommendations to streamline, consolidate, and/or dissolve a select number of Boards,
Commissions, Committees and Council Committees. The following recommendations A through K
were approved by the City Council on September 5, 2023.
As indicated below, if Ordinance Nos. 4296, 4295, 4298, 4299, 4297, 4300, and 4301 were adopted
tonight, the ordinance would go into effect 30 days thereafter. At that time, the City would also
update and publish the updated Council Liaison List, Maddy Act Appointment List, and other public
information accordingly.
• Recommendation A: City Council approved the official dissolution of the City Council Short-
Term Rentals Ad Hoc Committee, Housing/RHNA Ad Hoc Committee, and Cannabis
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Regulation and Policy Ad Hoc Committee. -Approved via Council Minute Action - Vote: 4-3
(Bolton, Kalmick, Moser- No)
• Recommendation B: City Council approved to rename and broaden the scope of work of the
Urban Design Study Ad Hoc Council Committee to include the hotels and the numbered
streets beyond Main Street and PCH relinquishment and beautification, etc. The Community
Development Department will provide continued staff support. -Approved via Council Minute
Action - Vote: 5-2 (Bolton, Moser- No) '
• Recommendation C: Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-40 formally dissolved the Huntington
Beach Human Relations Committee (HBHRC) and retired its current members on September
5, 2023. -Approved via Resolution Adoption - Vote: 4-3 (Bolton, Kalmick, Moser- No)
• Recommendation D:Adoption of Ordinance No. 4296 (Attachment 1) will repeal HBMC
Chapter 2.104 Jet Noise Commission, formally dissolving the Commission and retiring its
current members. The first reading of the Ordinance was approved on September 5, 2023. If
the second reading is adopted tonight, it takes effect 30 days thereafter. Any outstanding
projects led by the Commission shall be diverted to City staff and/or the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee (IRC). -Approved for Introduction of the Ordinance No. 4296- Vote: 4-3
(Bolton, Kalmick, Moser- No)
• Recommendation E: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4295 (Attachment 2) will repeal HBMC
Chapter 2.112 Mobile Home Advisory Board, formally dissolving the Board and retiring its
current members. The first reading of the Ordinance was approved on September 5, 2023. If
the second reading is adopted tonight, it takes effect 30 days thereafter. - Approved for
Introduction of the Ordinance No. 4295 - Vote: 4-3 (Bolton, Kalmick, Moser- No)
• Recommendation F& G: Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 4298 (Attachment 3) and 4299
(Attachment 4) will repeal HBMC Chapter 2.102 Environmental and Sustainability Board
(ESB) and update Chapter 2.111 Citizen Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works
Commission (CIAB/PW), respectively. The first reading of the Ordinance was approved on
September 5, 2023. If the second reading is adopted tonight, it takes effect 30 days thereafter.
- Approved for Introduction of the Ordinance Nos. 4298 and 4299 - Vote: 4-3 (Bolton, Kalmick,
Moser- No)
The Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee (SCTCC) was officially dissolved on
September 5, 2023 -Approved via Council Minute Action Vote: 4-3 (Bolton, Kalmick, Moser-
No)
The core duties and goals of the ESB and the SCTCC will be shifted to the CIAB/Public Works
Commission, as appropriate.
• Recommendation H: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4297 (Attachment 5) will repeal HBMC
Chapter 2.108 Huntington Beach Youth Board. The first reading of the Ordinance was
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approved on September 5, 2023. If the second reading is adopted tonight, it takes effect 30
days thereafter. - Approved for Introduction of the Ordinance No. 4297- Vote: 5-2 (Bolton,
Moser- No)
In lieu of the Youth Board, the Community and Library Services Department plans to establish
an alternative non-Brown Act working group of select members of highly qualified, local high
school students, Youth Civic Leaders Collaborative (YCLC).
The YCLC will enable continued youth engagement with City affairs as its volunteer members
can help plan and coordinate the Annual Youth in Government Day, the Junior Citizens
Academy and other various projects requested by the City more effectively and efficiently. The
YCLC can have a similar member selection process as the Youth Board (but not as Council
appointees) and current Board members in good standing may continue their membership
with the newly created YCLC.
• Recommendation l: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4300 (Attachment 6) will rename the
Fourth of July Executive Board to Independence Day Board with more clear and defined roles.
Some proposed language changes in the Municipal Code also are to reflect current practices
and to consistent with HBMC Chapter 2.100 Operating Policies for Boards and Commissions.
The first reading of the Ordinance was approved on September 5, 2023. If the second reading
is adopted tonight, it takes effect 30 days thereafter. - Approved for Introduction of the
Ordinance No. 4300 - Vote: 5-2 (Bolton, Moser- No)
Recommendation J: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4301 (Attachment 7) will update Chapter
13.54 Specific Events. This action will clarify roles of the Specific Events Committee, which is
an internal staff group to discuss the permitting and any logistical requirements for each
proposed event, and establish a separate Council standing committee to review and
recommend overall policy on large-scale specific events in the City, based on City Council's
priorities.
The Community and Library Service Department will serve as a staff liaison(s) to this Council
Committee. As City staff conducts a more in-depth review of the HBMC Chapter 13.54 and
citywide event permitting policy and procedure, City staff plans to bring back any
recommendations and subsequent code updates for the Council's consideration at a later
time.
The first reading of the Ordinance was approved on September 5, 2023. If the second reading
is adopted tonight, it takes effect 30 days thereafter. -Approved for Introduction of the
Ordinance No. 4301 - Vote: 5-2 (Bolton, Moser- No)
• Recommendation K: The Boards, Commissions, and Committees Review Ad Hoc Council
Committee was officially dissolved effectively September 5, 2023 -Approved via Council
Minute Action 4-3 (Bolton, Kalmick, Moser- No).
Environmental Status:
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Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will
not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Community Engagement
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 4296, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance No.
4168 and deleting Chapter 2.104 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the Jet
Noise Commission"
2. Ordinance No. 4295, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance No.
3332 and deleting Chapter 2.112 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the
Mobile Home Advisory Board"
3. Ordinance No. 4298, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter 2.102 of
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Environmental and Sustainability
Board"
4. Ordinance No. 4299, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.111 thereof related to Citizen Infrastructure
Advisory Board/Public Works Commission"
5. Ordinance No. 4297, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter 2.108 of
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Huntington Beach Youth Board"
6. Ordinance No. 4300, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.106 thereof related to Fourth of July Executive
Board"
7. Ordinance No. 4301, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 13.54 thereof related to Specific Events"
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City Council/ ACTION AGENDA October 3, 2023
Public Financing Authority
Recommended Action:
ublic Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of
August 1, 2023; and Withdrawn
B) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of
September 5, 2023; and
C) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of
September 19, 2023; and
D) Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority special meeting minutes of
September 14, 2023.
Items B, C and D Approved 7-0
6. 23-825 September Update of Activities for Citizen Boards, Commissions,
Committees (BCCs) and Regional Agencies
Recommended Action:
Receive and File.
Approved 7-0
CITY MANAGER
7. 23-758 Adopted Ordinances to amend the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to
streamline, consolidate, and/or dissolve a select number of the City's
Boards, Commissions, and Committees and Council Committees
Ordinance Nos. 4296, 4295, 4298, 4299 approved for introduction
September 5, 2023 - Vote: 4-3 (Kalmick, Moser, Bolton - No);
Ordinance Nos. 4297, 4300, 4301 approved for introduction September 5,
2023 - Vote: 5-2 (Moser, Bolton - No)
Recommended Action:
A) Adopt Ordinance No. 4296, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing
Ordinance No. 4168 and delete Chapter 2.104 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
dissolving the Jet Noise Commission;" and
B) Adopt Ordinance No. 4295, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing
Ordinance No. 3332 and delete Chapter 2.112 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
dissolving the Mobile Home Advisory Board;" and
C) Adopt Ordinance No. 4298, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting
Chapter 2.102 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Environmental and
Sustainability Board;" and
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City Council/ ACTION AGENDA October 3, 2023
Public Financing Authority
D) Adopt Ordinance No. 4299, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.111 thereof related to Citizen
Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission"; and approve the official dissolution
of the Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee by minute action; and
E) Adopt Ordinance No. 4297, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting
Chapter 2.108 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Huntington Beach
Youth Board;" and
F) Adopt Ordinance No. 4300, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.106 thereof related to Fourth of
July Executive Board;" and
G) Adopt Ordinance No. 4301, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 13.54 thereof related to Specific
Events."
Ordinance Nos. 4296, 4295, 4298, 4299 Approved 4-3 (Kalmick, Moser, Bolton - No);
Ordinance Nos. 4297, 4300, 4301 Approved 5-2 (Moser, Bolton— No)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8. Denied adoption of Resolution No. 2023-39 authorizing the acceptance of
$325,000 in grant funds from the California Department of Cannabis Control
(DCC) to assist in the development of a cannabis retail access program
Recommended Action:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-39, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Authorizing the Acceptance of Funds from the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC)
from the Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant" and appropriate the $325,000 grant
award; and
Failed 3-4 (Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns-No)
B) A"sign authority to the Community Development Director as the official to execute and sign
for the a and and to approve amendment nd extensions as needed• and
C) Formally dissolve the City Council Cannabis Ad-Hoc Committee.
Approved 4-3 (Kalmick, Moser, Bolton-No)
PUBLIC WORKS
9. 23-749 Approved Fifth Amendment to the West Orange County Water Board Joint
Powers Agreement allowing member agencies to designate up to two
alternate members to the Board of Directors
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Fifth Amendment to the
WOCWB Joint Powers Agreement.
Approved 7-0
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ORDINANCE NO. 4296
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 4168 AND DELETE CHAPTER 2.104 OF THE
' HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE DISSOLVING
THE JET NOISE COMMISSION
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
directed the City Attorney and the City Manager to collaborate to return to City Council with the
necessary actions to repeal Ordinance No. 4168 and delete Chapter 2.104 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code,
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 4168 of the City of Huntington Beach is hereby repealed in
its entirety.
SECTION 2. By virtue of the repeal of Ordinance No. 4168, Chapter 2.104 of the City
of Huntington Beach Municipal Code is deleted.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 3zd day of October , 2023.
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Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
*IA, 9A6S441114Ad
C.-, Clerk ity Attorney
'.. VIE :D APP' OVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City anager Assistant City anager
23-13325/317369
Ord. No. 4296
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I,ROBIN ESTANISLAU,the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven;that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on September 5,2023, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on October 3,2023, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Van Der Mark, Strickland,McKeon, Burns
NOES: Kalmick,Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on October 12,2023 9.6
,1„v4� ���,e_ _In accordance with the City Charter of said City. cci'• ��G�
Robin Estanislau,City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
HBMC 2.104
There is hereby established the Jet Noise Commission("JNC"). (4168 12/18)
The purpose of the JNC shall be:
Gity
B. To act as an advisory body to the City Council on matters pertaining to jet noise from commercial
aviation traffic over the City of Huntington Beach.
C. To engage with neighboring cities,regulatory bodies,airlines, and staff regarding the impact of air
traffic activities e„t e q .,lityu,ntington Beac (4 1 68 1 7/1 8)
A dition to� o City Council li lipso s 1NC sh l�xall consis v�e`•e:„':.•"bens ut large
feeemme
,.ded by the 1: n.1 „ted b rit..of City Co cil_
The term of office of the JNC mcmbcrs shall be f u.. Notwithsta ding, other provision of this
,
,
,
1248)
ial air traffic,
including jet noise from commercial aviation traffic:
A. To study, interpret, and report to City Council on commercial aviation activities related to the City.
B. To perform other functions as directed by the City Council. (4168 12/18)
The JNC shall meet at such- ime and place as it may fx by olution n 11 meetings shall be „ t„the
public. A majority of the JNC shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.(4168 12/18)
2s 1 0 n70 Election of O fficcr,,
Such officers shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected. The chairperson and vice
ehaitTer-sen-may-make-and-seeend-rnetiens-and-shall-liave-a-veiee-and-vote-in-a44-pnaeeedings (-44-6-8-
4-248)
Except., „thei vise� ,ided in this chapter the NC Toll ,. of r.ti, t„the „ r..t:....policy'f r
commissions as set forth in Chapter 2.100 of this Code.('I 168 12/18)
ORDINANCE NO. 4295
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3332 AND DELETE CHAPTER 2.112 OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
DISSOLVING THE MOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
directed the City Attorney and the City Manager to collaborate to return to City Council with the
necessary actions to delete Chapter 2.112 of the Hwitington Beach Municipal Code, and
dissolve the Mobile Home Advisory Board.
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 3332 of the City of Huntington Beach is hereby repealed in
its entirety.
SECTION 2. By virtue of the repeal of Ordinance No. 3332, Chapter 2.112 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code is deleted.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of October , 2023.
Mayor
ATTEST: ' APPROVED AS TO ORM:
7i6/
City I ler City Attorney
e VIEWED £ A'PROVED: ITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Manage Assistant City anager
23-13325/317370
Ord. No. 4295
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU,the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven;that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on September 5, 2023, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on October 3,2023, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns
NOES: Kalmick, Moser,Bolton
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on October 12,2023. (9c91401, 9A0kliii4Ad
In accordance with the City Charter of said City.
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk City Clerk and ex-of cio Clerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
HBMC 2.112
There is hereby established a Mobile Home Advisory Board. (3332 7/96)
The purpose of the board shall be:
A. To ensure the quality of life in mobile home parks and to review matters concerning mobile home
parks in the City of Huntington Beach through healthy communication with park owners, manufactured
home owners and the City Council.
B. To act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters concerning the mobile home
community. (3332 7/96)
City Council. The board shall be comprised of three Huntington Beach mobile home park owners or their
designated nominees(who may or may not reside in Huntington Beach),three Huntington Beach mobile
home resident owners, and three Huntington Beach independent citizens at large who have no affiliation
or relationship with mobile home parks. (3332 7/96, 3924 12/11)
Members of the board shall serve until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. The City
Council shall have the power to fill any vacancies. Unless otherwise specified,terms of members of the
board shall be four years, staggered so that the majority of terms shall end in odd number years following
City Council present when such vote is taken. Any member who absents him or herself from three
consecutive, regular meetings or more without the permission of the board chairperson shall be deemed to
have resigned from the board and his or her office shall become vacant. Any vacancy shall be filled by
appointment for the unexpired term by a majority vote of the Council present and voting. (3332 7/96)
in such case, or any other vacancy from whatever cause, by the Mayor,with the approval of the City
Council, for the unexpired term of office. (3332 7/96)
No person shall serve more than two consecutive four year terms. (3332 7/96)
2+ 11 070 SeeM'tahu..,
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other departments of the City. (3332 7/96)
A. The board shall meet at such time and place as it may fix by resolution. All meetings shall be open to
board shall , nstitute . m f transaction f business
1 istent with ther p of this chapter (3332 7/96)
2 11 2 090 Operating Polk.,,.
Chapter 2.100 of this Code with the exception of Section 2.100.050. (3332 7/96)
subject to prior submission to and approval by the City Council. (3332 7/96)
(3332 7/96)
ORDINANCE NO. 4298
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
DELETING CHAPTER 2.102 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND
DISSOLVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY BOARD
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
directed the City Attorney and the City Manager to collaborate to return to City Council with the
necessary actions to repeal Chapter 2.102 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code,
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2.102 of the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Code is deleted.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of October , 2023.
I
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
01L141, 9"6kInilattAd
City Clerk City Attorney
REVIEW D : ND • 'PROV'D: ITIATED AND APPROVED:
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City - .ger Assistant Ci Manager
23-13333/317637
Ord. No. 4298
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I,ROBIN ESTANISLAU,the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on September 5,2023,and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on October 3,2023, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Bums
NOES: Kalmick, Moser,Bolton
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
•
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on October 12,2023. (:
(�In accordance with the City Charter of said City �j
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
HBMC 2.102
2.102.010 Established
• 2.102.020-Composition
• 2.102.030 Reserved
• 2.102.010 General Duties
• 2.102.050 Bylaws
• 2.102.060 Operating Policies
board member
expiring June 30th, and present members shall continue in office until June 30th of the year of expiration
appointments for the unexpired portion of the term. (2385 7/79, 2392 10/79, 2893 1/87, 3358 7/97, 3921
12/11, 4210 12/21)
02 030 ReseFvcd
(2385 7i79 A2A0 12/21)
,
The-Erivir-en-mental-arld-Su-stain-ability-Beafd-rnayi
seeial-e.n.Afenments-ef--14tifttifigten-B-eaeh,
B. Perform such other duties as may from time to time be properly assigned or delegated to it by the
Cit Council (2385 7i7o, A240 12121)
the City Council. (2385 7/79, 2938 5/88, 3851 1/10, 1210 12/21)
anfl-cemma t f ,-th in Chapter inn (this C de (2938 5/88 n210 12t21)
ORDINANCE NO. 4299
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.111 THEREOF RELATED TO
CITIZEN INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY BOARD/
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That Section 2.111.020 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Authority/Non-Interference is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Commission will act in an advisory capacity to the City Council.Nothing in this chapter
shall convey any final authority to the Commission pertaining to infrastructure and the Capital
Improvement Program(CIP).
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter,no member of the CIAB/Public Works Commission
shall order, directly or indirectly, the Director of Public Works or his or her staff in the
administration or execution of the Director's powers and duties.
SECTION 2. That Section 2.111.030 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Duties is hereby amended to read as follows:
Pursuant to the City Council direction,the duties of the Commission may include as follows:
A. Conduct an annual review and performance audit of the Infrastructure Fund and report its
findings to the City Council prior to the City Council's adoption of the ensuing fiscal
year budget.
B. Review and provide comment on the City's comprehensive Tree Management Plan and
enhanced landscaping elements.
C. Provide annual review and comment on the City's CIP and make a recommendation(s)
for City Council approval.
D. Review and comment on:
1. The long-term infrastructure maintenance and repair program; and
2. Pipeline permits issued by Public Works staff.
E. Review CIP construction change orders that exceed the authorized change order limit for
the project.
F. Receive regular reports of active CIP projects.
G. Conduct an annual review and performance audit of the Sewer Service Fund.
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H. Recommend to the City Council on an annual basis any fees, rates and/or charges
proposed to be modified or added to the sewer service user charge.
I. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21950.5, or its successor statute, the Public
Works Commission shall conduct public meetings as necessary to consider the removal
of a marked crosswalk or crosswalks on public streets; and based upon the results of such
meetings, direct City staff,by motion,to either retain the marked crosswalk(s) or take
any necessary steps for removal of the marked crosswalk(s). Any person who disagrees
with the decision of the Public Works Commission may, in writing, no later than 10 days
after the date of such decision, appeal the decision to the City Council. Such appeal shall
be filed with the City Clerk. If a timely appeal is filed,the City Manager shall cause the
matter to be set for hearing before the City Council within 30 days. The City Manager
shall give the appellant at least 10 days' written notice of the time and place of the City
Council hearing. After hearing the appeal, the City Council may affirm, overrule or
modify the decision of the Public Works Commission. The decision of the City Council
shall be final. If the Public Works Commission's decision is to direct City staff to take
the necessary steps to remove a marked crosswalk(s), and,further, if a timely appeal is
filed, the decision of the Public Works Commission shall be stayed until the City Council
has decided the appeal. If the decision of the City Council directs removal of a marked
crosswalk(s), such removal shall not occur until at least 30 days after the City Council's
decision.
J. Act as the administrative hearing body for appeals following street work construction
permit decisions, sewer service user charges, or fair share traffic impact fee made by the
Director of Public Works.
K. Review and provide comment on the City's sustainability and environmental programs
including the Sustainability Master Plan that incorporates water and energy conservation,
resource recovery/waste management,renewable/recycle products, air quality,mobility
and other pertinent issues that affect the overall sustainability, economic, ecological and
social environments of Huntington Beach.
L. Review and provide comments on the City's long-term broadband planning efforts.
SECTION 3. That Section 2.111.050 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Composition is hereby amended to read as follows:
The CIAB/Public Works Commission shall consist of seven members individually appointed by
the City Council. Members shall be residents and electors of the City of Huntington Beach who
have special interest, training and/or experience in Public Works matters and environmental
science, sustainability, or technology infrastructure.
Any vacancies will be filled pursuant to Section 2.111.070 below.
The CIAB/Public Works Commission shall not be officers or employees and strictly adhere to the
California Political Reform Act including Government Code Section 1090.
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SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of October , 2023.
Mayor
REVIE : • APPROVE I: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City anager City omey
ITIATED AND APPROVED:
Assistant City Manager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU,the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven;that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on September 5, 2023, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on October 3,2023, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns
NOES: Kalmick, Moser,Bolton
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on October 12,2023. � .��
In accordance with the City Charter of said City. -I/--
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
HBMC 2.111
Chapter 2.111 CITIZEN INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY BOARD/PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
2.111.020 Authority/Non-Interference
The Commission will act in an advisory capacity to the City Council.Nothing in this chapter shall convey
any final authority to the Commission pertaining to infrastructure and the Capital Improvement Irejects
Program(CIPs).
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter,no member of the CIAB/Public Works Commission shall
order,directly or indirectly,the Director of Public Works or his or her staff in the administration or
execution of the Director's powers and duties. (4242-12/21)
2.111.030 Duties
Pursuant to the City Council direction,the duties of the Commission may include as follows:
A. Conduct an annual review and performance audit of the iInfrastructure Eund and report its findings
to the City Council prior to the City Council's adoption of the ensuing fiscal year budget.
B. Review and provide comment on the City's comprehensive Tree Management Plan and enhanced
landscaping elements.
C. Provide annual review and comment on the City's CIP and make a recommendation(s)for City
Council approval.("CIPs").
D. Review and comment on:
1. The long-term infrastructure maintenance and repair program;and
2. Oil pPipeline permits issued by Public Works staff.
E. Recommend CIPs.
F-E. Review CIP construction change orders that exceed the authorized change order limit for the project.
GE. Receive regular reports of active CIP projects.
14G. Conduct an annual review and performance audit of the Ssewer.service Fund.
IH. Recommend to the City Council on an annual basis any fees,rates and/or charges proposed to be
modified or added to the sewer service user charge.
R. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21950.5,or its successor statute,the Public Works
Commission shall conduct public meetings as necessary to consider the removal of a marked
crosswalk or crosswalks on public streets;and based upon the results of such meetings,direct City
staff,by motion,to either retain the marked crosswalk(s)or take any necessary steps for removal of
the marked crosswalk(s).Any person who disagrees with the decision of the Public Works
Commission may, in writing, no later than 10 days after the date of such decision,appeal the
decision to the City Council. Such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk. If a timely appeal is
filed,the City Manager shall cause the matter to be set for hearing before the City Council within
30 days. The City Manager shall give the appellant at least 10 days' written notice of the time and
place of the City Council hearing.After hearing the appeal,the City Council may affirm,overrule
or modify the decision of the Public Works Commission. The decision of the City Council shall be
final.If the Public Works Commission's decision is to direct City staff to take the necessary steps
to remove a marked crosswalk(s),and,further,if a timely appeal is filed,the decision of the Public
Works Commission shall be stayed until the City Council has decided the appeal.If the decision of
the City Council directs removal of a marked crosswalk(s), such removal shall not occur until at
least 30 days after the City Council's decision.
KJ. Act as the administrative hearing body for appeals following street work construction permit
decisions, sewer service user charges,or fair share traffic impact fee made by the Director of Public
Works.
K. Review and provide comment on the City's sustainability and environmental programs including the
Sustainability Master Plan that incorporates water and energy conservation,resource recovery/waste
management,renewable/recycle products,air quality,mobility and other pertinent issues that affect
the overall sustainability,economic,ecological and social environments of Huntington Beach.
L. Review and provide comments on the City's long-term broadband planning efforts.
2.111.050 Composition
The CIAB/Public Works Commission shall consist of seven members individually appointed by the City
Council. Members shall be residents and electors of the City of Huntington Beach who have special
interest,training and/or experience in Public Works matters and environmental science, sustainability,or
technology infrastructure.
Any vacancies will be filled pursuant to Section 2.111.070 below.
The CIAB/Public Works Commission shall not be officers or employees and strictly adhere to the
California Political Reform Act including Government Code Section 1090.
ORDINANCE NO. 4297
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
DELETING CHAPTER 2.108 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND
DISSOLVING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH YOUTH BOARD
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
directed the City Attorney and the City Manager to collaborate to return to City Council with the
necessary actions to repeal Chapter 2.108 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code,
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2.108 of the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Code is deleted.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of October , 2023.
11'1 toiLND
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ci Clerk City Attorney
VIE 4104D AND "ROVED:ROVED: ITIATED AND APPROVED:
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Ci lif Assistant 1 Manager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I,ROBIN ESTANISLAU,the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on September 5, 2023, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on October 3,2023, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Kalmick,Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on October 12,2023. l?
04141,
114/Zia4")
In accordance with the City Charter of said City.
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
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of Huntington Beach, California
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
HBMC 2.108
• 2.108.010 Established
• 2.108.030 Operating Policies
• i 08 040 Bylaws
• 2.108.050 Brown Act
The Huntington Beach Youth Board is hereby established to accomplish the following objectives:
A. To promote Council, City staff and public understanding of the achievements,problems and needs of
the City's young people;
recommendations the therefor-and
C. To promote and encourage increased interest and participation among young people in community
affairs. (2921 12/87)
A. The Huntington Beach Youth Board shall be appointed by the City Council to serve as an advisory
consecutive terms for any representative:
1. One member representing Huntington Beach High School.
2. One member representing Ocean View High School.
3. One member representing Edison High School.
I. One member representing Marina High School.
5. Five members chosen from the community at large.
B. All members of the Huntington Beach Youth Board shall be enrolled in public schools(grades 8th
12th)and shall be residents of this City during their service on the board. As of June 1, 1988,no board
member may be a full or part time officer or employee of the City.
vacancy be filled. (2921 12/87)
and commissions as set forth in Chapter 2.100. (2921 12/87)
determine the number and election of officers,the frequency and time of its-meetings, and the order of its
business. Bylaws shall be subject to approval by the City Council. (2921 12/87)
The board shall be governed by the provisions of the Brown Act(Government Code Section 51950,et
seq.). (2921 12/87)
ORDINANCE NO. 4300
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.106 THEREOF RELATED TO
FOURTH OF JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That the title to Chapter 2.106 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
entitled is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.106 INDEPENDENCE DAY BOARD
• 2.106.010 Established
• 2.106.020 Composition
• 2.106.030 Operating Policies
• 2.106.040 Staff Cooperation
• 2.106.050 Meetings
• 2.106.060 Funding
• 2.106.070 Officers
• 2.106.080 Reserved
• 2.106.090 Reserved
• 2.106.100 Duties of Committee Chairpersons
• 2.106.110 Attendance
• 2.106.120 Quorum
• 2.106.130 Bylaws
SECTION 2. That Section 2.106.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Established is hereby amended to read as follows:
There is hereby established an Independence Day Board which shall be an advisory body to the
City Council, implementing policy as set by the City Council, and shall work with staff and
volunteers to assist in coordinating the City's annual Fourth of July parade and celebration.
SECTION 3. That Section 2.106.020 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Composition is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Board shall consist of nine to 15 members, appointed by Council upon the
recommendation of the Council Liaisons to the Board. The Board may establish committees with
committee chairs as necessary to fundraise and provide support for successful coordination of the
Fourth of July activities.
SECTION 4. That Section 2.106.030 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Operating Policies is hereby amended to read as follows:
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter,the Board shall conform to the operating policies for
boards and commissions as set forth in Chapter 2.100 of this Code.
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SECTION 5. That Section 2.106.040 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Staff Cooperation is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.106.040 Staff Liaison
The Community and Library Services Department shall provide a staff liaison(s)to the Board. The
staff liaison(s) shall be responsible for preparing and posting agenda, taking and distributing
minutes, developing and processing the budget, processing contracts/material requisitions,
obtaining permits, and coordinating activities among City departments.
SECTION 6. That Section 2.106.050 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Meetings is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Board shall establish meeting dates as needed in the Civic Center or a posted location subject
to the Brown Act.
SECTION 7. That Section 2.106.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Funding is hereby amended to read as follows:
All revenues and expenses by the Board and from the Fourth of July parade and all the festivities
shall be managed in a pre-determined account(s) by the City, subject to City purchasing and
contracting policies and procedures.
SECTION 8. That Section 2.106.070 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Officers is hereby amended to read as follows:
The officers of the Board shall be a chair and vice chair. The Board shall elect Officers from its
members and such officers shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected.
SECTION 9. That Section 2.106.080 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Duties of Officers and Committees is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Chair. The chair shall:
1. Serve as the chief officer of the Independence Day Board and shall preside at all
meetings of the Board.
2. With the advice of the Board, select all committee chairpersons.
3. With the advice of the Board, assign responsibilities subject to approval of the
Board.
4. Be the official spokesperson for the Board.
B. Vice Chair. The vice chair shall:
1. Serve as an officer of the Independence Day Board.
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2. In the absence or disability of the chair, to perform all the duties of the chair and,
when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the chair.
The vice chair shall have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
time to time by the Board.
C. Committee Chair. The Ad Hoc and Standing Committees of the Board shall elect Committee
Chairpersons to serve as a leader of the committee, hold meetings as needed, and present
recommendations to the Board for action with approval of committee members.
SECTION 10. That the title of Section 2.106.090 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code entitled Duties of Executive Board Members is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.106.090 Reserved.
SECTION 11. That the title of Section 2.106.100 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
entitled Duties of Committee Chairperson is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.106.100 Reserved.
SECTION 12. That Section 2.106.110 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Attendance is hereby amended to read as follows:
Regular attendance at meetings is required to enable the board to discharge its duties. Unless
excused, any member who is absent from more than two consecutive meetings, or who is absent
from more than one third of the scheduled meetings during a calendar year, shall automatically
vacate the office. The chair shall notify and request the Council Liaisons to appoint a new member.
All members are encouraged to attend regular Board meetings so their knowledge and expertise
may be utilized to the fullest and they can keep abreast of the Board's plans and activities.
SECTION 13. That Section 2.106.120 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Quorum is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. At any meeting of the Independence Day Board, a simple majority shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business.
B. In the event there is no quorum at a meeting, the chair shall adjourn said meeting or shall
adjourn to a date certain.
SECTION 14. That this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
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4300
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of October , 2023.
.40&t./..ID
Mayor
' VIEWED AN APPROVED: APPROVED AS ORM:
City mIRIRFNall City ttorney
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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Assistant City Manager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU,the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven;that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on September 5,2023, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on October 3,2023, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Kalmick,Van Der Mark, Strickland,McKeon, Bums
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby '
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on October 12,2021 44-em, edhanzattu)
In accordance with the City Charter of said City.
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
HBMC 2.106
Chapter 2.106 INDEPENDENCE DAY BOARD FOURTH OF 7111 Y EXECUTIVE BOARD
2.106.010 Established
There is hereby established an Fourth of July Executive Board Independence Day Board which shall be
an advisory body to the City Council, implementing policy as set by the City Council, and shall work
with staff and volunteers to assist in coordinating the City's annual Fourth of July parade and celebration.
2.106.020 Composition
The bBoard shall consist of nine to 15 members, appointed by Council upon the recommendation of the
Council LIi-aisons to the Bboard.All-members the b d h ll 1. ,es..dents µnd electors of the Cit., „f
The bBoard
will may establish committees with committee chairs as necessary to implement fundraise and provide
support for successful coordination of the Fourth of July activities.
2.106.030 Operating Policies
Except as otherwise stated herein provided in this chapter,the bBoard shall conform with to the operating
policies established for boards and commissions as set forth in Chapter 2.100 of this Code.
2.106.040 Staff Liaison Geeperratien
The Community and Library Services Department shall provide a staff liaison s to the Board. The staff
liaisons shall be responsible for re arin and ostin a enda takin and distributin minutes
developing and processin the budget processing contracts/material requisitions,obtaining permits,and
coordinating activities among City departments.
prepare and post agenda,take and distribute minutes,develop and process the budget, process
C it. c s De a..tm t shall ido staff 1; .,t„the b, rd
2.106.050 Meetings
The bBoard shall establish meeting dates as needed in the City Council Chambers Civic Center or a
posted location subject to the Brown Act.
2.106.060 Funding
All funds generated by the board will be deposited by the City. All expenses will be paid by the
policies and procedures.
All revenues and expenses by the Board and form the Fourth of July parade and all the festivities
shall be managed in apre-determined accounts)by the Citv subject to City purchasing and
contracting policies and procedures.
2.106.070 Officers
The officers of the bBoard shall be a chair and vice chair. City Council shall appoint the chair
and vice chair on an annual basis based upon the recommendations of the Council liaisons and
the board. The Board shall elect Officers from its members and such officers shall serve for one
year or until their successors are elected.
2.106.080 Duties of Officers and Committee
A. Chair. The chair shall:
1. Serve as the chief officer of the Fourth of July Executive Board Independence Day Board and shall
preside at all meetings of the bBoard.
2. With the advice of the bBoard, select all committee chairpersons.
3. With the advice of the bBoard,assign responsibilities subject to approval of the bBoard.
4. Be the official spokesperson for the bBoard.
B. Vice Chair. The vice chair shall:
1. Serve as an officer of the Fourth of July Executive Board Independence Day Board.
2. In the absence or disability of the chair,to perform all the duties of the chair and,when so acting,
shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the chair. The vice chair shall have
other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the bBoard.
C. Committee Chair. The Ad Hoc and Standing Committees of the Board shall elect Committee
Chairpersons to serve as a leader of the committee,hold meetings as needed, and present
recommendations to the Board for action with approval of committee members.
2.106.090 Reserved. ^.tics, of tivc Board M,... be s
Members shall:
A. Attend all meetings unless excused by the chair.
B. Execute all duties as assigned.
of the Municipal Code. (3298 9/95, 3760 2/07)
2.106.100 Reserved.
Chairpersons shall:
A. Serve as leader of committee.
B. Hold meetings as needed.
year. (3298 9/95, 3135 11/99)
2.106.110 Attendance
Regular attendance at meetings is required to enable the board to discharge its duties.Derr-absent
,
"shall be deemed to have resigned f om the board. Unless excused, any member who is absent for more
than two consecutive meetings,or who is absent more than one third of the scheduled meetings during a
calendar year, shall automatically vacate the office.The chair shall notify
resignation and request the Council 1Liaisons to appoint a new member.All members are encouraged to
attend regular board meetings so their knowledge and expertise may be utilized to the fullest and they can
keep abreast of the bBoard's plans and activities. (3298-9/95,3435-11/99, 3760-2/07)
2.106.120 Quorum
A. At any meeting of the Fetwt- of July Executive Board Independence Day Board, a simple
majority shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
B. In the event there is no quorum at a meeting, the chair shall adjourn said meeting or shall
adjourn to a date certain.
ORDINANCE NO. 4301
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 13.54 THEREOF RELATED TO
SPECIFIC EVENTS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That Section 13.54.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Definitions is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Director"refers to the Director of Community and Library Services Department and/or his/her
designee.
"Fourth of July Parade"is that annual parade sponsored by the City of Huntington Beach.
"Parade" means any march, parade,procession or public assembly consisting of persons or
animals or vehicles or any combination thereof, upon any public or quasi-public street, road,
highway, sidewalk, alley,park, parkway,pier,beach,building or other public or quasi-public
place, which obstructs or unreasonably interferes with the free passage of vehicular traffic or
pedestrian travel.
"Parade route"means the entire route of a parade as approved by the Director.
"Parkway" means that area between the edge of the roadway and the adjacent property line
excluding that area occupied by the sidewalk. Parkway shall also include any area within a
roadway which is not open to vehicular travel.
"Public property"includes, but is not limited to, sidewalks,parkways, streets, and medians.
"Roadway"means that portion of a street improved, designated, or ordinarily used for vehicular
travel.
"Rope" is any rope, ribbon, string, line or other device used to delineate a public area for parade
viewing by private parties.
"Seat" is any common chair, stool, folding chair, folding stool, bench or similar device whose
purpose is seating.
"Sidewalk" means any surface provided for the exclusive use of pedestrians.
"Specific event"means the temporary use of public property, including, but not limited to,
streets, beaches, and parks for any purpose including, but not limited to, events such as art
shows, fund-raising events, sidewalk sales, amusement attractions, walkathons, marathon runs,
block parties, parades, demonstrations, rallies, protests,picket lines,public assemblies,
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performances, weddings, company events and sporting events, or any combination thereof. This
chapter has no application to events that are conducted on private property.
"Street"means all that area dedicated to public use for public street purposes and shall include,
but not be limited to, roadways,parkways, alleys, and sidewalks.
"Structure (including grandstand)" is that which is framed or erected. "Grandstand" is a
structure whose primary purpose is seating.
SECTION 2. That Section 13.54.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Specific Events Committee Established is hereby amended to read as follows:fff
13.54.060 Specific Events Committee and Specific Events Executive Council Committee
Established
There is hereby established a Specific Events Committee, an internal staff working group
composed of representatives of pertinent City departments to discuss the permitting of and any
logistical requirements for each proposed event and manage an annual calendar of approved
Specific Events and City resources. The Committee may consult with community organizations,
as necessary.
There is hereby established a Specific Events Executive Council Committee as a Council standing
committee, comprised of three City Council members to review and recommend overall policy on
Specific Events based on the City Council's priorities. The Community and Library Services
Department shall provide staff support to this Council Committee, who shall meet quarterly or as
needed.
SECTION 3. That Section 13.54.070 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Review of Permit Application by Director is hereby amended to read as follows:
Within 30 business days of the filing of the permit application with the Community and Library
Services Department,the Director shall either issue the permit, deny the permit, or refer the permit
application to the Specific Events Committee for further review.
SECTION 4. That Section 13.54.130 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Granting Conditions is hereby amended to read as follows:
As a condition to granting such permit,the Director may impose reasonable terms and regulations
concerning the time and place of such specific event; the area and manner of conducting such
specific event; the maximum number of persons participating therein;the use of amplified music,
the regulation of traffic, if required, including the number and type of vehicles; the number and
type of signs, banners, and barricades to be provided by applicant, if any, together with a plan of
disposition attached to the application; whether alcohol shall be allowed; and such other
requirements as they may find reasonable and necessary for the protection of persons and property.
Any change in the approved plan must be submitted to the Community and Library Services
Department and approved by the Director 14 days in advance of the event.All applicable fees shall
be paid at least 30 days prior to such event.
23-11333/317670
ORDINANCE NO. 4301
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of October , 2023.
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INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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23-11333/317670
Ord. No. 4301
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven;that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on September 5,2023, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on October 3,2023, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Kalmick,Van Der Mark, Strickland,McKeon,Burns
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on October 12,2023. f 2 (: w
/4-441.,W
In accordance with the City Charter of said City.
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
_ Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
HBMC 13.54
Chapter 13.54 SPECIFIC EVENTS
13.54.010 Definitions
"Director"refers to the Director of Community and Library Services Department and/or his/her designee.
"Fourth of July Parade"is that annual parade sponsored by the City of Huntington Beach.
"Parade"means any march,parade,procession or public assembly consisting of persons or animals or
vehicles or any combination thereof,upon any public or quasi-public street,road,highway, sidewalk,
alley,park,parkway,pier,beach,building or other public or quasi-public place,which obstructs or
unreasonably interferes with the free passage of vehicular traffic or pedestrian travel.
"Parade route"means the entire route of a parade as approved by the Director.
"Parkway"means that area between the edge of the roadway and the adjacent property line excluding
that area occupied by the sidewalk. Parkway shall also include any area within a roadway which is not
open to vehicular travel.
"Public property"includes,but is not limited to, sidewalks,parkways, streets, and medians.
"Roadway"means that portion of a street improved,designated,or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
"Rope"is any rope,ribbon, string, line or other device used to delineate a public area for parade viewing
by private parties.
"Seat" is any common chair, stool,folding chair, folding stool,bench or similar device whose purpose is
seating.
"Sidewalk"means any surface provided for the exclusive use of pedestrians.
"Specific event"means the temporary use of public property, including,but not limited to, streets,
beaches, and parks for any purpose including,but not limited to,events such as art shows, fund-raising
events, sidewalk sales,amusement attractions,walkathons,marathon runs,block parties,parades,
demonstrations,rallies,protests,picket lines,public assemblies,performances,weddings,company
events and sporting events,or any combination thereof.This chapter has no application to events that are
conducted on private property.
"Street"means all that area dedicated to public use for public street purposes and shall include,but not be
limited to,roadways,parkways, alleys,and sidewalks.
"Structure(including grandstand)"is that which is framed or erected."Grandstand" is a structure
whose primary purpose is seating.
13.54.060 Specific Events Committee and Specific Events Executive Council Committee
Established
There is hereby established a Specific Events Committee, an internal staff working group
composed of representatives of pertinent City departmentsand-c-einmunity-er-gami-zatiensTas
to discuss the permitting of and any logistical requirements for
each proposed event and manage an annual calendar of approved Specific Events and City
resources. The Committee may consult with community organizations, as necessary.
There is hereby established a Specific Events Executive Council Committee as a Council
standing committee, comprised of three City Council members to review and recommend overall
policy on Specific Events based on the City Council's priorities. The Community and Library
Services Department shall provide staff support to this Council Committee, who shall meet
quarterly or as needed.
13.54.074 Review of Permit Application by Director
Within 30 business days of the filing of the permit application with the Community and Library
Services Department, the Director shall either issue the permit, deny the permit, or refer the
permit application to the Specific Events Committee for further review.
15.54.130 Permit—Granting Conditions
As a condition to granting such permit,the Director may impose reasonable terms and
regulations concerning the time and place of such specific event; the area and manner of
conducting such specific event;the maximum number of persons participating therein;the use of
amplified music,the regulation of traffic, if required, including the number and type of vehicles;
the number and type of signs, banners, and barricades to be provided by applicant, if any,
together with a plan of disposition attached to the application;whether alcohol shall be allowed;
and such other requirements as they may find reasonable and necessary for the protection of
persons and property. Any change in the approved plan must be submitted to the Community and
Library Services Department and approved by the Director 14 days in advance of the event. All
applicable fees shall be paid at least 30 days prior to such event.
Switzer, Donna
From: cherivatkinson@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, October 1, 2023 7:26 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); Cheri Atkinson
Subject: Fw: My vote is No on Item 7, No on Item, and No on All Charter Ammendments- To go
on the record
Dear City Council
1. I vote No on disbanding the Human Relations Task Force in HB, although I did not see it on Item 7.
With Hate Crimes up in HB, we need the Human Relations Task Force. They help with HBPD, to
monitor Hate Incidents and Hate Crimes. They have programs, that facilitate dialogue. It is unwise
and dangerous, to eliminate the Human Relations Task Force.
2. I vote no on Item 15- Making HB a No Mask and Vaccine City. If some one infected dosen't wears
a mask, and do, I am only 30 % protected, but if they do and I don't, I have a 70% protection rate, if
we both do, then is almost a 100% protection. Let's do what other countries do, and focus on the
common good and not individual rights. We do not know, what pandemic is ahead and don't want to
lock ourselves into "No Mask and No Vaccination HB"
3. I am against all Charter Ammendments and feel that taxpayer money can be used in many more
productive ways. I went to the University of Florida, lived in Florida, andnow live in Huntington Beach,
and don't feel that we should be following Florida's playbook.
1. We do not need to reduce the qualifications, of the Elected City Clerk. It is an important position,
why reduce the qualifications.
2. The City Attorney, should be accountable to the City Council., and its constituency. It is not posted
about how much money, the City Attorney has lost the city in unecessary law suits, only successes.
We need quality control, and someone to oversee the money that the City Attorney is costing the city
of HB.
3. The County should continue to conduct the elections, as they have had. Many election workers
have reported, that the elections have been run fairly. I do not trust with our new HBCC, that the
elections will be conducted fairly, and without voter suppression. Adding Poll-Watchers, smacks of
inimidation.
4. Banning the Pride Flag- Continues to show HB as unwelcoming and unsupportive of our LGBTQ
residents and the new Statement of Dignity has definite Anti-Trans rhetoric.
My comments are for Public Record
Cheri Atkinson LCSW/ HB Resident
SUPPLE EN T AL
CO t U iCATIONI
10/3/2023
Meeting Date:
7 (23-758)
Agenda Item No.:,
Moore, Tania
From: Scott Malabarba <scott@malabarba.org>
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 9:42 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: in opposition to 23-756 and and 23-758
Dear HB City Council,
Thank you again to council members Moser, Bolton, and Kalmick for your dedication.
I oppose 23-756,which is ridiculous political theater.
I'm not well versed in the law here, but would bet money that the city council cannot override state or county health
regulations and that attempting to do so would get the city sued (again!).
Also, "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate City"just sounds stupid.
I oppose 23-758. I was suspicious of the attempt to disband numerous committees when it was first introduced at the
Sep 5 council meeting.Thanks to the efforts of various HB residents who are involved in some of the affected
committees, I learned I was right to be.This looks less like "streamlining" and more like "let's cancel everything we don't
agree with." If you want to save taxpayer money, then drop the charter amendment nonsense.
Regards,
Scott Malabarba
HB resident
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From: Celeste Rybicki <celeste@celesterybicki.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:47 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF);supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: In opposition to banning mask mandates and politicizing,well, everything
Dear Councilmembers,while this meeting's agenda does seem to include much more customary city council business
(and disappointingly also the dissolution of so many citizen run committees, boo!)The final item, 23-756,to declare HB a
"No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate City" is nothing more than a pathetic pick-me attempt to snag Gracey a Newsmax
interview. First of all, its effectively useless seeing as how there are NO mask or vaccine mandates in place. Upon further
reading,the resolution would assume that a city council should be trusted more than public health officials in regards to
any health emergency... but no there are still all kinds of examples where masks/vaccines would be required.So just
trash it, the resolution is pointless and makes our city look ridiculous.
Speaking of catering to one specific political subset...what the heck happened at this year's airshow? Is this a city event
or not?We saw multiple flags flown on the beach that were not in the"approved"selection you all voted on and then a
Trump flyover!?!After seeing clips of the city attorney bragging to the convicted rapist currently indicted for over 90
felony charges that he was pushing thru all the changes we as citizens were told were up for discussion, I have to
wonder if he,Strickland,VDM, McKeon, and Burns do in fact work for the city of HB or if they work for the Trump 2024
campaign?
And lastly, on the topic of embarrassing video clips going around, Mayor Strickland was filmed referring to"our side"
and "their side" and ADA compliance for public comments.To encourage anyone to take advantage of a system in place
to accommodate those with disabilities is so wrong and to speak of it in this manner is both disgusting and ought to be a
violation of something.
I want to see this city council working together as ONE side, one HB and I don't want to see any more video clips of
elected officials making asses of themselves. Please.
Celeste Rybicki
14 year resident
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From: Chris Varga <christopher.j.varga@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 2:17 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Comments to the City Council for 10/3/23 Council Meeting
The following are my comments for agenda items on this week's City Council Meeting.
Agenda Item 7 (23-758)—I encourage a NO vote and do not eliminate useful and need boards and commissions.
Agenda Item 8(23-581)—YES to approve DCC assistances.
Agenda Item 12 (23-824)—YES on bike regulations
Agenda Item 15 (23-756)—NO on this"No Mask" resolution. Not needed and not a city council issue. Stupid political
shenanigans.
Sincerely,
Chris Varga
Huntington Beach
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From: Susan Matthewson <sgmatthewson@socal.rr.com>
Sent Monday, October 2, 2023 6:27 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: City Council Charter Amendments
I go on record as opposed to these charter amendments.They are harmful, undemocratic, and written to promote an
anti-democratic authoritarian rule of the city. No, no, no.
Democratic,
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From: Barbara Richardson <hblibrarylady@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 7:24 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Changes to the City Charter
I am sending this email so my name will be on file that I am opposed to changing the city charter.
Because I believe that the proposed changes are going to be put on the ballot for the residents to vote upon, I am
requesting that they be listed separately and not bundled.
I also believe residents should be warned how much the proposed measure to change current election procedures will
cost the city.
Thank you,
Barbara Richardson
50 year Huntington Beach Resident
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Moore, Tania
From: onewildart <onewildart@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 7:41 PM
To: supplernentalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: October 3, 2023 meeting
Council Members,
I can only imagine how tired each of you are when you go home after regular City Council meetings, not to mention the
additional Thursday night ones. I know I'M tired after watching them so much negativity, bickering, and ignoring what
others have to say. I thought governing was about listening, considering, negotiating, coming to consensus, leaving with a
feeling of a job well done. The animosity is palpable.
Please listen to the Majority of what attendees and those who send correspondence are saying....they don't agree with
your charter changes, how you're shoving them down our throats and pushing it through for the March primary.
Bundling them is a not so subtle attempt to push thru less palatable items with popular ones.
After Trump's shout out to Tony at his rally on Friday,the obvious was confirmed. We see you.We know what you're
doing. And if necessary the good people of HB will hold your feet to the fire for the next three+years until we have the
opportunity to vote you out.
Disgusted!!
Trudy Roe
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From: Jennifer Tan <jennifertan@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 8:28 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
City Council
Attacks on freedom to read are against our constitutional rights and liberty. No matter how powerful,
wealthy, self-righteous or loud a group is, reading is a fundamental right. This attack on libraries puts all
our rights and liberties in jeopardy.
Do not restrict books.
Vote NO on the city charter changes.
Dr. Jennifer Tan
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Moore, Tania
From: MJ Baretich <mjbaretich@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 9:56 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: CHARTER AMENDMENTS OBJECTIONS
Dear Mayor Strickland and City Council Members,
My name is Mary Jo Baretich, a 40-year resident of HB.
Please stop this proposed tinkering with our local election and the focus on Voter ID.
The Orange County Registrar of Voters already checks each ballot to verify if the voter
is legitimate. Requiring Huntington Beach to run their own election is unnecessary, too
impractical, too costly, and too fraught with controversy, especially since Attorney
General Rob Bonta has already told the city that asking for identification at a polling
place is against California law. If HB institutes a Voter ID requirement, there will be
legal challenges. We Citizens do not need to pay for more lawsuits.
Forcing this particular unnecessary Charter amendment by you onto the public would
destroy the trust and connection between our local government and the broader
community. It is time for you to listen to the community. You do not need to lose their
trust.
Additionally, we simply do not have the resources or the expertise to carry it out,
especially if the Orange County Registrar of Voters is not fully on board with the
effort. We were also not provided with actionable evidence and data to justify the
proposed changes in our Election procedures. Show that evidence or pull your
proposed misguided amendment.
Additionally, the lumping together of unrelated items in each of the proposed Charter
amendments on the ballot is unacceptable. It confuses voters by forcing a Yes or No
vote on unrelated items. If any proposed amendments are going to appear on the
ballot, then each proposed item should stand alone on the ballot to allow for an up or
down vote on each individual item—no bundling of unrelated items.
In conclusion, I state that - Perhaps we citizens need to get the assistance of an
outside legal firm to conduct a much-needed legal analysis of all the proposed Charter
amendments.
Thank you.
Mary Jo Baretich
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From: tjengland41@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 10:01 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: No on proposed HB City Charter Amendments
I fail to understand how the 4 new HB City
council members can justify their claims of election fraud in our last election when they were elected in the same
election. Does this signify that they were fraudulently elected?There is no election fraud in this city. Drop this
unnecessary fraud in HB! Drop this ignorant and costly idea!! Leave our library's children's book selection to our
librarians and parents to manage! Government mustn't censor our books! The City Attorney,who is not qualified to do
so, must be too busy dealing with the multiple lawsuits our city is now involved in to try to take on book censorship.
Please Drop these amendments! Please prevent nepotism in our city government and don't lower the education
requirement to hire Mr Gates wife as City Clerk! I heard that Mr Strictland is for nepotism in HB but it should be
discouraged! Please drop these poorly conceived and dangerous amendments to our city charter!Thank you,TJ
England
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From: Isabella Ford <issyford@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 10:47 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Serve all Huntington Beach Citizens
Just a few questions:
Why was Councilmember Moser censured for asking a clarification question instead of Councilmember Van Der Mark for
interrupting with a very aggressive tone and continuing to yell instead of simply taking the opportunity to clarify truth vs
rumor? Do you really have no regard for the health of our city as a whole? Do you hear the anger you are fueling? To
ask a question shouldn't lead to such hateful comments but that is what the actions of Van Der Mark and Strickland
showed that night.
It is important to question actions. It is also important to recognize and make efforts to correct any mistakes or
misunderstandings. Instead, it seems the new city council members prefer to attack instead of explain or clarify what
problem you are trying to solve with each charter amendment proposal.
What problem is the new council majority trying to solve by requiring voter id at the ballots? What is the cost benefit
analysis of this proposed amendment?
Why budget every two years instead of annually? Is this normal practice?
Why does the mayor need the ability to cancel a council meeting with no parameters?
Isabella Ford
714-308-0660
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From: ceguchi@verizon.net
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:13 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org;CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Voting Requirements and Politicizing the Air Show
My first concern is why are we changing the voting requirements, contrary to what the county and state are requiring. It
seems like more money unnecessarily allocated for an unbroken system.
Secondly,thank you for bringing back the Air Show, but why was Trump over our air space at the same time? I
understand that a few of the council members are avid supporters of Trump, but on the ground it led to division as many
people gave the middle finger as well as those who cheered the ex President. It marred what could have been a unifying
experience for many.
Carolyn Eguchi
30 years homeowner/resident of HB
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From: Patti Akers <phakers@LIVE.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:22 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: In advance of our October 3 City Council Meeting
I am unhappy with the way our city council has changed our city since the last election. It seems that those of you
elected under the "Save Huntington Beach campaign" are doing the opposite. You have made this city partisan. You are
not thinking of what can be done to better our city for its people. Instead,you are breaking apart what has been done
already without any positive improvements.
I oppose your efforts to use your majority to behave as an angry, revengeful group intent on creating negativity and
separation of residents, one against the other.
I am against your efforts to force changes to our charter and to change our voting laws in a rush against what your
constituents are telling you about the unnecessary expense. You are not listening.
Sincerely unhappy,
Patti Akers
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Moore, Tania
From: Susan Allen <susanharperallen@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 7:46 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org;CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Resident Comments - Proposed Charter Amendments
Dear City Council,
I am a resident, homeowner,small business owner and mom in Huntington Beach—and a voter. I strongly oppose the
proposed changes to the charter of Huntington Beach. Regardless of whether I support the intention behind them,the
proposed charter amendments will add costs(voter ID) and set the stage for continuous bickering(cultural references).
Our city does not need either.You have not sufficiently convinced me that your proposed changes are legal. I pay
enough in taxes already—proudly so to call Huntington Beach home, but I don't want to pay more in taxes to cover legal
challenges to the voter ID proposed changes.And I don't want city services like library hours and maintenance to suffer.
You have also not sufficiently convinced me that voter fraud is an issue. In fact, if you think there was a lot of voter fraud
in the last election,then recently elected council members should step down in case fraudulent votes are the reason you
were elected.
Regarding the cultural changes proposed,you would be setting a dangerous precedent with the city switching between
far left and far right charter amendments every time the council changes.We clearly live in a city with residents of all
political and cultural backgrounds.Your job as our leaders is to make the city a welcoming place for us all to call home.
The proposed charters do not accomplish this goal.
IF you persist on the changes,then you should list them individually so you can discern the true desire of the residents.
Thank you.
Susan Allen
6842 Lawn Haven Drive
Huntington Beach,CA 92648
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Moore, Tania
From: Connie Quader <cquaderhb@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 7:47 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Charter Amendments
To the majority of the City Council,
WHY THE RUSH OF CHARTER AMENDMENTS? It seems as though you four have an agenda.
Each proposed item should stand alone. No bundling of unrelated items.
The unknown costs to Huntington Beach citizens for your frivolous& unnecessary proposed changes will, most likely
result in costly lawsuits against the city.WHY NOW?
It seems as though you four really don't know the citizens of Huntington Beach well &you don't care to know or listen to
the majority of HB citizens!Your minds are already made up.WHY?
You successfully have tarnished the image of our beautiful &much loved city! WHY?
Also the Trump flyover was totally OUTRAGEOUS!!The Pacific Airshow was for all to enjoy NOT be politicized!!
UNACCEPTABLE!.!
Sincerely, .
Connie&Shaheer Quader
44 Years HB residents
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From: BETHANY WEBB <bethwebb711@msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:01 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Charter Amendments and Airshow
Good morning,
I would like to add my continuing opposition to the proposed Charter Amendments. It is beyond hypocritical to have run
campaigns Against charter amendments and then turn around and try to hurry them into a March primary election,
costing us HB homeowners over a million dollars! Not only are they not needed, but once again they have put my
beloved city of Huntington Beach into a negative spotlight and another threatened lawsuit! Why? Nothing presented at
the Charter meetings has passed the smell test. No documentation was presented showing a need for any of the charter
amendments! We have NO voter fraud! The Flag idea is nothing more than a red herring designed to further separate
our city. Please stop trying to fire up the lunatic fringe in HB and try to start governing for all of us!
Regarding the Airshow, I am once again asking for the documentation pertaining to the lawsuit and the details of the
new agreement to be released.
I also want to put on record my disappointment and opposition to having a political candidate added to the airshow.
Particularly a candidate facing over 70 criminal charges!
In the bogus Airshow meeting it was mentioned that the Airshow was to bring people from all over to HB. Let me be
clear that candidate is despised my the majority of people in this country and throughout the world! Once again HB
looks ridiculous!
Finally Leave Our Libraries Alone!
Bethany Webb
40 year+ HB resident and homeowner
Bethwebb711@msn.com
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From: Carol Daus <caroldaus@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:19 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: In opposition to charter amendments
Dear City Council members,
Although you offered public meetings to address the charter amendments (thanks to Council
Member Casey McKeon), I feel that you are not listening to "the will of the people." As you
witnessed at the public meetings and as it's been recorded by emails from the community, there
has been more public opposition to these measures than support. Yet you have not worked with
concerned residents by 1) eliminating the proposed charter amendments altogether or 2) revising
them so they're not bundled and offer more clarity to voters.
On another matter, why is our current City Council bringing politics into Huntington
Beach? Mayor Strickland's endorsement of disgraced Trump, who has been indicted 4 times on a
total of 91 charges, is inexcusable. Allowing Trump to fly over our airshow, which is supposed to
be a community event, not a partisan fund-raiser, was a huge misstep. Furthermore, it's not
appropriate that City Attorney Michael Gates is communicating with Trump about policy matters
at pricey MAGA fundraisers. He's supposed to be a non-partisan government official. In fact,
none of you should be making such blatant attempts to politicize our city. It's embarrassing and
divides us even more as a community.
Carol Daus
Huntington Beach resident for 28 years
Moore, Tania
From: Tracy Luth <p.luth@verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:27 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CityCouncil@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Changes to the HB city charter
I would like to express my concerns about the proposed changes to the HB city charter. I think that each proposed
change needs to be presented along on the ballot rather than bundling unrelated items. I would like the city to consider
and investigate the costs of running its own elections if it moves forward with voter ID requirements as well as costs
defending itself against potential lawsuits about the constitutionality of voter ID requirements.
Sincerely,
Tracy Luth
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From: MC Allen <martaesq@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:38 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: City Council Meeting 10/3/2023
I get the sense that this will fall cm deaf ears, nevertheless,since I can not attend the City Council meeting on 10/3/2023,
I am writing this email.
Several issues are of concern
1) ELECTIONS: I do not trust local city officials to protect our elections& ballots.There's zero evidence of voter fraud in
HB.The people proposing this have not offered any verifiable proof to justify such huge expenses. It's against California
law and will subject our city to untold legal expenses defending a losing case.
Let's spend our precious resources on what the city needs like fixing the alley's in downtown.They're atrocious. In 2
years, I've had 4 nails,screws, or industrial staples in my tires requiring replacement tires 3 of 4 times. I've had 1 or 2
lifetime nails in my tires prior to moving to my current home 2 years ago.
2) CHARTER AMENDEMENTS: didn't the majority of the current city council run &get elected on campaign promises of
no changes to city charter?Why are they now proposing changes to the city charter? How can we trust our elected
officials if they reneg on their election promises.
With that in mind, each individual change must be a separate issue to be voted on. Our Charter is effectively our city's
constitution and needs to be a stable documents not subject to the passing whims of any city council.
3)Why is Huntington Beach "Mayor"Strickland publicly speaking about"our"side and "their"side.Aren't the City
Council members,from which a "Mayor" is selected annually, representing the entire city and all of its citizens.Why are
there any"sides".
4)AIR SHOW-it is one of my absolute favorite things about living in HB yet it has become politicized by allowing
presidential candidate,4 times indicted, 91 felonies,confirmed civil law sexual abuser, over 30,000 verified lies, serial
marital cheater,$100 million fraud, and counting, Donald Trump's plane fly over. It is a wonderful community event like
the 4th ofJuly parade where no political candidates are allowed an entry,yet Mr Trump's plane was allowed to fly over
our beaches.Stop playing these silly games& pandering.
Was looking forward to living at the beach in this jewel of Orange County. HB has experienced amazing growth &
beautification over the last years. It has bright&clean beaches, a beautiful cliff park, renewed bike path with such an
ugly underbelly putting partisanship over actual city needs.Can you please prioritize city&citizens needs over these silly
games.As the last affordable Southern Cal beach, let's keep it beautiful inside&out.
Thank you.
MC Allen
Huntington Beach,CA
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From: Anthony Daus <addaus@gsi-net.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3,2023 8:43 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Opposition to Charter Amendments
Dear City Council Members,
I am in opposition to the Charter Amendments. It is a poor use of the City's limited resources.
These amendments, particularly the voting amendment,will cost the City, at a minimum, upwards of$1M. This is to fix
a problem that does not exist. A short few months ago there was talk of cutting services due to budget shortfalls. I
don't think the full impact of these changes to the City budget are fully understood.
This is not good governance and clearly unnecessary government overreach.
Tony Daus
City of Huntington Beach resident for more than 25 years.
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From: Devin McBride <devinmcbride13@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:50 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF);supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Concerned HB Homeowner
Good Morning Council and Mayor,
If the HB City Council majority goes ahead with the suppression of library books, there will be
lawsuits. They will be expensive to fight in court and Huntington Beach will lose. Already we hear
about budget shortfalls, this banning is illegal and expensive. It is unnecessary. We must fight for
intellectual freedom and the right to safely explore identities, histories, and cultures.
Do not fiddle with the city charter.
Support our libraries and our librarians.
Devin McBride
Huntington Beach Homeowner
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From: Mark Dixon <ncsmt2014@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:56 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF);supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Public Comments for October 3, 2023
Attachments: 10 03 2023 Charter election.docx
Please see attached, and include in the record for tonight's meeting.
Thank you -
Mark W. Dixon
21612.Bahama Lane
Huntington Beach CA 92646-7810
(657)489-3719
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I understand the City Council majority of Huntington Beach is planning to administer its
own election polling system, and I do not understand why. Is the City fearful of voter
fraud, or does the Council majority simply want the voters to be afraid?According to the
U. S. Attorney General appointed by President Trump, 60 failed lawsuits showed no voter
fraud sufficient to affect the outcome of the election. What problem is this "solution" in
search of?
The Orange County Registrar of Voters has an award-winning system in place, and it has
run efficiently and accurately for decades. For the last election, I was trained and tested
—and paid well for it—as a Lead Election Worker. My 32 hours of training and testing
were in-person, on-site and online, and the team I led received 24 hours of paid training
and testing prior to the election. The County of Orange paid us nearly$3000 before my
team and I went to work as paid election workers.
We were not volunteers, and we put in 12 to 14-hour days for every day of the election
period. Each step of the process was overseen by at least two workers at all times, and
each of us signed our names to attest to the validity of those steps. I was in touch with
my supervisor several times a day and received extraordinary support from the
Registrar's office.
It's already working, and the taxpayers are paying for the expertise.
Now the Council majority is planning to charge the taxpayers at least a million dollars for
a Charter election to duplicate—and likely not an accurate copy—to solve a problem
that does not exist. And that cost does not include the additional—and considerable-
expense of paying election workers.
Moving ahead with the special election is the biggest in a large and growing pile of
misjudgments the right-wing majority of the Huntington Beach City Council has made in
its brief time in office.
Moore, Tania
From: Beverly Sansone <bsansone001@outlook.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 9:01 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: City council meeting
My comments for tonight's city council meeting:
I have learned to"escape" Huntington Beach during the weekend of the air show, due to the excruciating, persistent
noise overhead. Unfortunately, I didn't leave until Thursday and the "practice sessions" started on Monday. Also, I
arrived home an hour too early and had to listen to jets flying overhead very low,very loud like I felt like I was in a war
zone, as well as have to listen to car alarms going off due to the vibrations from the jets(needless to say the vibrations I
felt in my home).
Bev Sansone
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From: Kaitlin Mendoza <kaitlinjmendoza@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 9:18 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org;CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
To Whom It May Concern,
I am sending this email to address the following concerns:
Politicization of the Air Show
No political candidate's should be allowed entry in the parade.Why was Trump's plane allowed to flyover?The Air Show
should be non partisan and I am disgusted that it's become a political side show.This is a community event, not a chance
to divide the city even further with political agendas and grandstanding.This should not be allowed.
Charter Ammendments
I am wholly against adding any of these to the HB City Charter. Especially the one concerning voter ID.The HB City
Charter should reflect the guidelines of the city and NOT be used as political fodder.As a tax paying citizen I do not want
to be footing the bill for new machines, more employees,training, maintenance,etc.There are already strict voting laws
in place which is nothing new.STOP the political grandstanding.You are NOT reflecting the will of the majority of the
citizens of HB.STOP using our city to try and further your own political agenda.
Regards,
Kaitlin Mendoza
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From: Susan E Turner <susanturnerart@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 10:09 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: HB charter changes on ballot
Hello city council, I DO NOT want to see City Charter Amendment on the ballot! Please hear what HB residents want.
I've been living and working in HB for over 40 years!
Sincerely,
Susan Turner
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From: imthewizardofroz <imthewizardofroz@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 10:17 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Re: Charter Amendments
Councilmembers,
I demand that the Council listen to the voice of THE MAJORITY of HB RESIDENTS and VOTE NO on the proposed charter
amendments.The entire process to create these amendments has been flawed.
The idea that four members would vote for something that clearly a MAJORITY of the residents of HB have been
speaking out against and both the Secretary of State and AG of California find illegal is RECKLESS and not acceptable.
The Council has received letters from the California Secretary of State and the California Attorney General which
question the legality of the proposed monitoring of official ballot drop boxes, as well as the proposed requirement to
show an ID. Ignoring these letters would be irresponsible and would expose HB to a costly lawsuit that would
undoubtedly be lost This is RECKLESS and NOT what our tax dollars should be used for.
Our tax dollars should be spent on city services that will benefit the MAJORITY of HB residents.
We insist that you hear the voice of the MAJORITY of HB RESIDENTS and vote NO.We are watching and will hold you
accountable.
Roz Esposito
Resident of HB
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From: tjengland41@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 10:41 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Nov to charter amendments
The 3 proposed charter amendments are POORLY thought out, POORLY written,and NOT NECESSARY! Please drop these
COSTLY damaging amendments and quit spreading political dissection in our city! There is no evidence of voter fraud in
HB! How did the 4 of you get elected if as you claim there was fraud.Totally illogical!TJ England
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From: Thomas Meisenhelder <tsmeisen@csusb.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 11:03 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Charter Proposals
Dear City Council Members,
As a resident and voter in Huntington Beach, I oppose the proposed charter amendments. They are foolish, punitive,
and will have expensive and discriminatory consequences.
I am especially opposed to the proposed changes in voting procedures and the requiring of an ID to vote. The ID
requirement is clearly illegal and unconstitutional.
Please rethink these foolish proposals.
Thank you,
Thomas Meisenhelder
20271 Sealpoint Lane
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:45 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Charter Amendments
From: Laurence Elfenbein <elfland18@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 5:40 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Charter Amendments
Dear Hungtington Beach City Council,
For the record I am opposed to all of the proposed changes to the Huntington Beach City Charter. These include
the following:
. Reducing the qualifications for Elected City Clerk
. Making the City Attorney no longer accountable to the City Council
. Stopping all non-profits or government agencies from partnering with the City on real . . estate projects
without the vote of the people
. Having local elections conducted by the City instead of by the County Registrar
. Requiring voter ID for elections
. Allowing poll watchers at ballot drop-off locations
. Changing the election cycle for City Clerk and City Treasurer to the same cycle as the
Four Council Members
. Giving the City Clerk and City Treasurer a one time six year term allowing that newly elected person to vest
in CalPers their first term(poor business practice)
Changing the policy to ban the Pride Flag from being displayed on City property
Why were the Australian and Canadian flags allowed to be flown on City property this weekend at the
Huntington Beach Air Show on City property? Why are you proposing that this change be a unanimous
when it only needs a majority to pass a law. Is this blatant discrimination?
If You truly are interested in representing the residents of Huntington Beach,you should form a Bi-partisan
committee of citizens of our community to have input on any of these changes and to collect data on the costs
that the City will incur to make these changes.
In addition I attended the Air Show this weekend and enjoyed being able to relax with neighbors and
visitors that were there to have a good time. Nobody expressed that the sounds of the air planes were the sound
of freedom(freedom from what?are we at war?). Also, if you were not able to attend are you not allowed to
be a patriot of this country. I think the atmosphere that you have created by standing shoulder to shoulder with
the "Proud Boys" and taking photo ops with them does not move the ball to the 50 yard line where we can sit
down together to solve our problems to make Huntington Beach a better place to live.
Respectfully,
Laurence Elfenbein
526 22nd Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714 - 851-4745
elfland18@gmail.com
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:45 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: City council charter amendments
Original Message
From:Susan Matthewson<sgmatthewson@socal.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, October 2,2023 6:29 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: City council charter amendments
I go on record as opposed to these charter amendments.They are harmful, undemocratic, and written to promote an
anti-democratic authoritarian rule of the city. No, no, no.
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:46 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Unnecessary Charter Amendments
Original Message
From: Linda Pohl<2travelinpohls@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 7:17 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Unnecessary Charter Amendments
When our Huntington Beach budget is already stretched too thin you would like to add the burden of holding elections
paid for by residents. I'm not sure what the fascination is for paying millions of dollars so you can promote the prestige of
having and paying for a small number of voters to vote in person. The one positive I can see is shining a light on your
poor budgeting skills. Hopefully this will show your constituents what bad judgement the council shows in promoting
expensive ideas that does nothing to improve our City.
Sincerely,
A Very Concerned Citizen
Linda Pohl
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:46 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Changes to the City Charter
From: Barbara Richardson<hblibrarylady@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 7:24 PM
To:supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Changes to the City Charter
I am sending this email so my name will be on file that I am opposed to changing the city charter.
Because I believe that the proposed changes are going to be put on the ballot for the residents to vote upon, I
am requesting that they be listed separately and not bundled.
I also believe residents should be warned how much the proposed measure to change current election
procedures will cost the city.
Thank you,
Barbara Richardson
50 year Huntington Beach Resident
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 4:34 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Proposed Charter Amendments
From:Sheila Ellis<sheila.ellis78@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday,October 2,2023 1:14 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Proposed Charter Amendments
I have watched the special council meetings the past three weeks and have seen the majority of resident public
speakers opposing the charter amendments supported by the city council majority. The cost of putting these
amendments on the ballot are unknown and additionally may put our city at risk of lawsuits,which would add
to the ever growing legal costs being incurred by our city.
There is also the question as to why these charter amendments are needed. As for the election changes, why?
Do you have proof of fraud you are not sharing with the public?I heard City Attorney Gates state to Mr. Trump
our city would impose voter suppression but again, where is the evidence of fraud?How can he make this
statement not knowing if the amendments will be on the ballot,pass or will not be dismissed by a court?
Why is there a need to change the requirements for City Clerk?Why the need to add a charter amendment to
limit which flags can be flown?Why, why,why the need for any of these proposed amendments?
I strongly oppose putting these charter amendments on the ballot and lumping together unrelated amendments.
The council majority were voted into office on the platform of"no charter changes." Clearly,what they meant
was only charter amendments which give them and the city attorney more power and suppress the residents'
voices were allowable.
There are many other needs which require the city's resources and should have priority and the attention of the
council. As the public hearings have shown,the majority of residents oppose wasting money on these
amendments and I urge the council to listen to and respect the residents' opinions.
Sheila Ellis
(She/Her)
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 4:52 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:Amendment Items:Voter I.D.
From:Suzanne Hart<hb.diva@yahoo.com>
Sent:Saturday,September 30, 2023 12:03 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Amendment Items:Voter I.D.
Dear City Council members,
I am writing to you with concerns regarding requiring voter I.D.
have heard a handful of your constituents argue that it is needed,
even though you have now heard many, many times that voter
fraud is not an issue in H.B. I have also heard people who argue
that "You need an I.D. to board ships, planes, ETC." While this is,
of course, true, the fallacy in this point of view is that when one
registers to vote, one must show I.D. and a signature. I was quite
surprised when Mr. McKeon suggested that if one didn't want to
show I.D., then one should "Should vote by mail.' This doesn't
make any sense! As I stated, one must present I.D. and signature
when registering to vote. Cast ballots are verified by the
County Registrar of Voters at each election period. Therefore, you
are promoting a solution for a nonexistent problem.
Thank you for listening to my concerns,
Suzanne Hart (25 year resident)
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 9:18 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Charter AmendmentsNiolation to Ordinance Re: Flags
From: Mason Creyaufmiller<masongoes2college@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday,October 2,2023 8:19 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Charter Amendments/Violation to Ordinance Re: Flags
To the Huntington Beach City Council:
Last week during the discussion of the Charter Amendment regarding the flying of flags Councilman Bums was
asked a question about whether flags in celebration of national various heritages could be "displayed" at the
public library. Councilman Burns clearly indicated that no other flags could be flown on "city property "
Imagine my surprise to see the Australian and Canadian Flags being flown on city property. Are fines going to
be levied? Will you let the producers of the airshow know that it is not acceptable?
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I am also appalled at the council's use of the airshow as a political stunt by allowing the former president's
plane to fly over the airshow. I do not buy that it was a coincidence. That would have been approved by the
airshow. You clearly have no ability to discern right from wrong. The Trump campaign should be charged for
the ad.
I continue to oppose all proposed amendments. You violated our trust again when instead of allowing the 4
public meetings to go forward before you voted to move the amendments forward,you voted to move the voter
ID, and flag amendments forward at the last meeting.
The residents are going to be the victims of your hypocritical actions with regard to the charter
amendments. We will be paying millions of dollars to run elections that are not safe and likely blundered since
our city is ill equipped to run elections. I would not vote in this city if run by the city and many others will do
the same. 84%of residents already vote by mail and many more will follow suit because of the distrust of this
city council. It is obvious that you believe that if you do this you will be reelected, I think after 3 years of your
bullshit, HB will make the right decision and get rid of you all. Hopefully you will be recalled prior to that.
Laury Creyaufmiller
Longtime Resident
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 10:41 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:A turning point
Original Message
From: Lisa Grinnell<lisaegrinnell@yahoo.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 1, 2023 1:46 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:A turning point
Dear Members,
I am a new resident of Huntington Beach,and was flabbergasted when I attended my first council meeting last Thursday.
As I write this note, I'm listening to the airshow.These familiar sounds evoke positive memories for me of my dad and his
military service that helped end Hitler.We were taught how the red flags of dictatorship showed up decades before and
could have/should been stopped then.
The content of the proposed amendments and the slipshod way they are presented to voters smacks of authoritarian
dictatorship. Doubtless the bottomless pit of unknown costs, chaos, and practices of inequality inherent in the
amendments are intentional.
If you want to be known on the right side of history,vote no and stop these amendments now..
Lisa Grinnell
Huntington Beach
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Switzer, Donna
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: 0 Monday, October 2, 2023 10:41 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:A turning point
Original Message
From: Lisa Grinnell<lisaegrinnell@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday,October 1, 2023 1:46 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:A turning point
Dear Members,
I am a new resident of Huntington Beach,and was flabbergasted when I attended my first council meeting last Thursday.
As I write this note, I'm listening to the airshow.These familiar sounds evoke positive memories for me of my dad and his
military service that helped end Hitler.We were taught how the red flags of dictatorship showed up decades before and
could have/should been stopped then.
The content of the proposed amendments and the slipshod way they are presented to voters smacks of authoritarian
dictatorship. Doubtless the bottomless pit of unknown costs, chaos, and practices of inequality inherent in the
amendments are intentional.
If you want to be known on the right side of history,vote no and stop these amendments now.
Lisa Grinnell
Huntington Beach
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File #: 23-693 MEETING DATE: 9/5/2023
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
Grace Yoon-Taylor, Principal Management Analyst
Subject:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-40 and approve for introduction Ordinance Nos. 4296, 4295, 4298,
4299, 4297, 4300, and 4301 to amend the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to streamline,
consolidate, and/or dissolve a select number of the City's Boards, Commissions, and
Committees and Council Committees
Statement of Issue:
On May 16, 2023, City Council approved the formation of an Ad Hoc Council Committee to review the
City's existing Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCCs) and their roles and duties relevant to
City operations. As such, the BCC Review Ad Hoc Council Committee comprised of Mayor Tony
Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Gracey Van Der Mark, and Councilmember Pat Burns met three times to
deliberate and have since proposed nine recommendations to streamline and restructure a select
number of BCCs. On August 1, 2023, City Council approved the nine recommendations and directed
staff to prepare the appropriate Resolution(s) and Ordinances (attached) to effectuate them.
Financial Impact:
There are no fiscal impacts.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the official dissolution of the City Council Short-Term Rentals Ad Hoc Committee,
Housing/RHNA Ad Hoc Committee, and Cannabis Regulation and Policy Ad Hoc Committee by
minute action; and/or
B) Approve renaming of the Urban Design Study Ad Hoc Council Committee to the Downtown and
Beach Front Ad Hoc Council Committee and broadening their scope of work by minute action; and/or
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-40, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
repealing Resolutions 2002-106 and 2021-66, and dissolving the Human Relations Committee;"
and/or
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D) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4296, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
repealing Ordinance No. 4168 and delete Chapter 2.104 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
dissolving the Jet Noise Commission;" and/or
E) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4295, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
repealing Ordinance No. 3332 and delete Chapter 2.112 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
dissolving the Mobile Home Advisory Board;" and/or
F) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4298, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
deleting Chapter 2.102 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Environmental
and Sustainability Board;" and/or
G) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4299, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.111 thereof related to
Citizen Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission"; and approve the official dissolution
of the Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee by minute action; and/or
H) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4297, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
deleting Chapter 2.108 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Huntington Beach
Youth Board;" and/or
I) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4300, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.106 thereof related to
Fourth of July Executive Board;" and/or
J) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4301, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 13.54 thereof related to
Specific Events;" and/or
K) Approve the official dissolution of the City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees Review
Ad Hoc Committee upon approval of recommended actions above.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve one or more recommendations, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Per City Council's direction on August 1, 2023, City staff worked with the City Attorney's Office, which
prepared the appropriate Resolution(s), Ordinance(s), and other reports necessary to effectuate the
nine Council-approved recommendations. Such documents are presented tonight for the Council's
consideration.
Recommendation A: City Council approved the official dissolution of the City Council Short-Term
Rentals Ad Hoc Committee, Housing/RHNA Ad Hoc Committee, and Cannabis Regulation and Policy
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Ad Hoc Committee. If approved tonight via Council Minute Action, their dissolution will be effective
immediately.
Recommendation B: City Council approved to rename and broaden the scope of work of the Urban
Design Study Ad Hoc Council Committee to include the hotels and the numbered streets beyond
Main Street and PCH relinquishment and beautification, etc. If approved tonight via Council Minute
action, the renaming and broadened scope of work will be effective immediately. The Community
Development Department will provide continued staff support.
Recommendation C: Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-40 (Attachment 2) will formally dissolve the
Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee (HBHRC) and retire its current members, effective
tonight.
Recommendation D: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4296 (Attachment 3) would repeal HBMC Chapter
2.104 Jet Noise Commission, formally dissolving the Commission and retiring its current members. If
the first reading of the Ordinance is approved tonight, the second reading will be scheduled for
September 19 and, if adopted, take effect 30 days thereafter. Any outstanding projects led by the
Commission shall be diverted to City staff and/or the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC).
Recommendation E: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4295 (Attachment 4) will repeal HBMC Chapter
2.112 Mobile Home Advisory Board, formally dissolving the Board and retiring its current members. If
the first reading of the Ordinance is approved tonight, the second reading will be scheduled for
September 19 and, if adopted, take effect 30 days thereafter.
Recommendation F& G: Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 4298 (Attachment 5) and 4299 (Attachment
6) will repeal Chapter 2.102 Environmental and Sustainability Board (ESB) and update Chapter 2.111
Citizen Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission (CIAB/PW), respectively. If the first
reading of the Ordinances are approved tonight, the second reading will be scheduled for September
19 and, if adopted, take effect 30 days thereafter.
This recommendation also seeks to dissolve the Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee
(SCTCC) via Council Minute action, which will take effect immediately.
This recommendation will allow the City to dissolve both the Smart Cities and Technology Council
Committee and the Environmental and Sustainability Board and shift their core duties and goals to
the CIAB/Public Works Commission as appropriate.
Key changes in provisions include:
o More duties are added to the CIAB/PW Commission: reviewing and providing comment on the
City's comprehensive Sustainability Master Plan and any long-term broadband planning
efforts.
o All current members with the Environmental and Sustainability Board will be respectfully
released from membership at the time of its dissolution.
o Additional requirements of membership has been added.
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Recommendation H: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4297 (Attachment 7) will repeal Chapter 2.108
Huntington Beach Youth Board. If the first reading of the Ordinance is approved tonight, the second
reading will be scheduled for September 19 and, if adopted, take effect 30 days thereafter.
In lieu of the Youth Board, the Community and Library Services Department plans to establish an
alternative non-Brown Act working group of select members of highly qualified, local high school
students, Youth Civic Leaders Collaborative (YCLC).
The YCLC will enable continued youth engagement with City affairs as its volunteer members can
help plan and coordinate the Annual Youth in Government Day, the Junior Citizens Academy and
other various projects requested by the City more effectively and efficiently. The YCLC can have a
similar member selection process as the.Youth Board (but not as Council appointees) and current
Board members in good standing may continue their membership with the newly created YCLC.
Recommendation l: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4300 (Attachment 8) will rename the Fourth of July
Executive Board to Independence Day Board with more clear and defined roles. Some proposed
language changes in the Municipal Code also are to reflect current practices and to consistent with
HBMC Chapter 2.100 Operating Policies for Boards and Commissions. If the first reading of the
Ordinance is approved tonight, the second reading will be scheduled for September 19 and, if
adopted, take effect 30 days thereafter.
Staff plans to have follow up meeting(s) with the Mayor and Council Liaison members to evaluate the
2023 Fourth of July events and related festivities to clarify and further define roles and duties among
this Board, City staff, and hired consultant(s) for more effective, streamlined citywide planning and
execution. If any further changes regarding the Board's structure or roles are required as a result of
such discussion (thus the municipal code changes), staff will bring them back to the City Council at a
later time.
Recommendation J: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4301 (Attachment 9) will update Chapter 13.54
Specific Events. This action will clarify roles of the Specific Events Committee, which is an internal
staff group to discuss the permitting and any logistical requirements for each proposed event, and
establish a separate Council standing committee to review and recommend overall policy on large-
scale specific events in the City, based on City Council's priorities. If the first reading of the
Ordinance is approved tonight, the second reading will be scheduled for September 19 and, if
adopted, take effect 30 days thereafter.
The Community and Library Service Department will serve as a staff liaison(s) to this Council
Committee. As City staff conducts a more in-depth review of the HBMC Chapter 13.54 and citywide
event permitting policy and procedure, City staff plans to bring back any recommendations and
subsequent code updates for the Council's consideration at a later time.
Recommendation K: Upon approval of Recommendations A through I, Council approval is being
requested via Council Minute action to official dissolve the Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Review Ad Hoc Council Committee, which will be effective immediately.
Environmental Status:
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will
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not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Community Engagement
Attachment(s):
1. PowerPoint Presentation
2. Resolution No. 2023-40, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
repealing Resolutions 2002-106 and 2021-66, and dissolving the Human Relations
Committee"
3. Ordinance No. 4296, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance No.
4168 and deleting Chapter 2.104 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the Jet
Noise Commission"
4. Ordinance No. 4295, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance No.
3332 and deleting Chapter 2.112 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the
Mobile Home Advisory Board"
5. Ordinance No. 4298, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter 2.102 of
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Environmental and Sustainability
Board"
6. Ordinance No. 4299, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.111 thereof related to Citizen Infrastructure
Advisory Board/Public Works Commission"
7. Ordinance No. 4297, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter 2.108 of
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Huntington Beach Youth Board"
8. Ordinance No. 4300, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.106 thereof related to Fourth of July Executive
Board"
9. Ordinance No. 4301, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 13.54 thereof related to Specific Events"
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Public Financing Authority
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
29. 23-708 ITEM WITHDRAWN
10 82 regarding pedestrian use of renter medians
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
30. 23-700 Alternate motion approved regarding the submission of 3 Charter
amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the March 5, 2024
Statewide Primary Election, and the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2023-42,
2023-43, 2023-44 and 2023-45
Recommended Action:
A) Consider the three proposed Charter amendment ballot measures, ballot language, and
exhibits for placement on the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election ballot for voter
approval; and
B) Adopt Resolution 2023-42, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach, California, Call for the Holding of a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday,
March 5, 2024, for the Submission to Voters Questions Relating to City Charter Amendments,"
and
C) Adopt Resolution 2023-43, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to
Consolidate a Special Municipal Election to be held on March 5, 2024, with the Statewide
Primary Election to be held on the Date Pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code," and
D) Adopt Resolution 2023-44, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach, California, Setting Priorities for Filing Written Arguments Regarding City Measures and
Directing the City Attorney to Prepare Impartial Analysis," and
E) Adopt Resolution 2023-45, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach, California Providing for the Filing of Rebuttal Arguments for City Measures Submitted
at Municipal Elections," and
F) Appropriate $1,200,000 in General Funds to business unit 10010201.
Approved 4-3 (Kalmick, Moser, Bolton-No) to hold special meetings on Thursday evenings
at 6:00 PM for four weeks, beginning September 14 through October 4; seek services of a
consultant experienced in Charter review
31. 23-693 Adopted Resolution No. 2023-40 and approved for introduction Ordinance
Nos. 4296, 4295, 4298, 4299, 4297, 4300, and 4301 to amend the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code to streamline, consolidate, and/or
dissolve a select number of the City's Boards, Commissions, and
Committees and Council Committees
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Public Financing Authority
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the official dissolution of the City Council Short-Term Rentals Ad Hoc Committee, -
Housing/RHNA Ad Hoc Committee, and Cannabis Regulation and Policy Ad Hoc Committee
by minute action; and/or
B) Approve renaming of the Urban Design Study Ad Hoc Council Committee to the Downtown
and Beach Front Ad Hoc Council Committee and broadening their scope of work by minute
action; and/or
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-40, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach repealing Resolutions 2002-106 and 2021-66, and dissolving the Human Relations
Committee;" and/or
D) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4296, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach repealing Ordinance No. 4168 and delete Chapter 2.104 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code dissolving the Jet Noise Commission;" and/or
E) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4295, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach repealing Ordinance No. 3332 and delete Chapter 2.112 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code dissolving the Mobile Home Advisory Board;" and/or
F) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No.4298, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
deleting Chapter 2.102 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the
Environmental and Sustainability Board;" and/or
G) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4299, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.111 thereof
related to Citizen Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission"; and approve the
official dissolution of the Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee by minute action;
and/or
H) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No.4297, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
deleting Chapter 2.108 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Huntington
Beach Youth Board;" and/or
I) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4300, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.106
thereof related to Fourth of July Executive Board;" and/or
J) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No.4301, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 13.54 thereof related to
Specific Events;" and/or
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Public Financing Authority
K) Approve the official dissolution of the City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Review Ad Hoc Committee upon approval of recommended actions above.
Items B), H), I), J) Approved 5-2 (Moser, Bolton-No);
Items A), C), D), E), F), G), K) Approved 4-3 (Kalmick, Moser, Bolton-No)
32. 23-7 3 , Approved the Ad Hoc Committee's proposed Policy on Human Dignity
Recommended Action:
A) Consider the Ad Hoc Committee's amended Policy on Human Dignity, and
B) Formally dissolve the Ad Hoc Committee.
Approved 4-3 (Kalmick, Moser, Bolton-No)
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
33. 23-732 Approved as amended Item Submitted by Council Members McKeon and
Burns - Develop Proposal for E-Bike Licensure and Use Regulations
Recommended Action:
While this is a concept in development, direct the City Manager to work with the Police
Department and the City Attorney to develop a proposal for e-bike licensure and use
regulations. The proposal should return to City Council in November. The following concepts
should be addressed, if possible, in the proposal that returns to Council:
• Require a city license to operate an electric bicycle within city limits unless the rider
possesses a valid driver's license.
o Establish a fee for license (akin to a business license)
• Mandate rental businesses to require customers renting e-bikes to view a safety video in
order to have a one-day license or show proof of a valid driver's license.
• Explore enforcement options for PD
o Revising current HBMC to assist officers with enforcement efforts - see if our
HBMC can "follow" or "borrow" rules and enforcement from the California Vehicle
Code.
o New HBMC for "pocket bikes" (Surrons)
o Higher fine structures, bike impounding etc.
Approved 7-0 as amended to include ideas shared by Council at the dais
34. _ Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Strickland and Council Members Burns
and McKeon - Move to Censure Council Member Moser
Recommended Action:
By Minute Order, or majority vote of City Council tonight, censure Councilwoman Moser for the
aforementioned statements and hostile/personal escalation made at the Council Meeting on
August 1, 2023; that those statements and hostile/personal escalation be deemed
"inappropriate," declare that they are not the views/statements of the City Council, and serve
as a reminder that those types of statements and hostile/personal escalations do not meet
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• On August 1 , 2023, the City Council approved nine recommendations by
the BCC Review Ad Hoc Council Committee to streamline, consolidate,
and dissolve a select number of the City's BCCs and Council
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A. Approve the official dissolution of the City Council Short-Term Rentals
Ad Hoc Committee, Housing/RHNAAd Hoc Committee, and Cannabis
Regulation and Policy Ad Hoc Committee
B. Approve the renaming the Urban Design Study Ad Hoc Council
Committee to the Downtown and Beach Front Ad Hoc Council
Committee and broadening their scope of work
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-40, "A Resolution of the City of
Huntington Beach repealing Resolutions 2002-106 and 2021 -66
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D. Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4296, "An Ordinance of the City of
Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance No. 4168 and delete Chapter
2. 104 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the Jet Noise
Commission"
• Current members will retire effectively at the time of its dissolution.
• Any outstanding projects and/or duties by the JNC to be diverted to City staff or IRC.
E. Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4295, "An Ordinance of the City of
Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance No.3332 and delete Chapter
2. 112 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the Mobile ----
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F. Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4298, "An Ordinance of the City of
Huntington Beach deleting Chapter 2.102 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code and dissolving the Environmental and Sustainability Board;" and/or
G. Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4299 "An Ordinance of the City of
Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by
amending Chapter 2.111 thereof related to Citizen Infrastructure Advisory
Board/Public Works Commission"; and approve the official dissolution of the
Smart Cities and Technology Council= Committee.
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input on the City's Sustainability Master Plan and any long-term broadband plannin•
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H. Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4297, "An Ordinance of the City
of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter 2. 108 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code and dissolving the Huntington Beach Youth Board."
• In lieu of the Youth Board, the Community and Library Service Department plans to
establish a youth working group, called "Youth Civic Leaders Collaborative (YCLC)" to
continue promoting youth civic engagement with City affairs.
• The YCLC, as community volunteers, can help plan and coordinate the Annual Youth
in Government Day and the Junior Citizens Academy and other projects with City
staff. Aiiiiisiabb.
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I. Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4300, "An Ordinance of the City
of Huntington Beach amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by
amending Chapter 2. 106 thereof related to Fourth of July Executive
Board;"
• To Rename the Fourth of July Executive Board to Independence Day Board with
more clear and defined roles.
• Some proposed language changes in the Municipal Code is to reflect current
practices and be consistent with HBMC 2.100 Operating Policies for Boards and
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J. Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4301 , "An Ordinance of the City
of Huntington Beach amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by
amending Chapter 13.54 thereof related to Specific Events;"
• To clarify roles of the Specific Events Committee as an internal staff working group
to discuss the permitting and any logistical requirements for each proposed event.
• To establish a separate Council standing committee to review and recommend
overall policy on large-scale specific events in the City.
• The Community and Library Services Department will provide staff support to this
Council Committee.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REPEALING RESOLUTIONS 2002-106 AND 2021-66, AND DISSOLVING THE HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMITTEE
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach established the Human
Relations Task Force as an official committee of the City by the adoption of Resolution No.
2002-106; and
The Human Relations Task Force was amended and reconstituted as the Huntington
Beach Human Relations Committee by the adoption of Resolution No. 2021-66; and
The City Council has determined that the Human Relations Committee is no longer
necessary and therefore desires to dissolve it; and
The City Council desires to formally thank the members of this Committee for their
important contributions and years of service,
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. That Resolution 2002-106, which established the Human Relations Task Force as an
official committee of the City, is hereby repealed.
2. That Resolution No. 2021-66, which established the Huntington Beach Human
Relations Committee, is repealed.
3. That the Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee is hereby dissolved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 5 t h day of September , 2023.
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Mayor
INITIATED, REVIE I D • ' D APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City ManagW City Attorney
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Res. No. 2023-40
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on September 5, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns
NOES: Kalmick, Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: None
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
ORDINANCE NO. 4296
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 4168 AND DELETE CHAPTER 2.104 OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE DISSOLVING
THE JET NOISE COMMISSION
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
directed the City Attorney and the City Manager to collaborate to return to City Council with the
necessary actions to repeal Ordinance No. 4168 and delete Chapter 2.104 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 4168 of the City of Huntington Beach is hereby repealed in
its entirety.
SECTION 2. By virtue of the repeal of Ordinance No. 4168, Chapter 2.104 of the City
of Huntington Beach Municipal Code is deleted.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2023.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk ity Attorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Manager Assistant City anager
23-13325/317369
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HBMC 2,104
Chapter 2. 0 ET NOISE
There is hereby established the Jet Noise Commission("JNC"). (1168 12/18)
The purpose of the JNC shall be:
City.
aviation traffic over the City of Huntington Beach.
traffic activities on the quality of life in Huntington Beach. (4168 12/18)
A. ,
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B. Regular attendance at meetings is required of all members to enable the JNC to discharge its duties.
2 ti 0 04050 Secretary
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A. To study, interpret,and report to City Council on commercial aviation activities related to the City.
B. To perform other functions as directed by the City Council.(1168 12/18)
public.A majority of the JNC shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of busines.e. (1 168 12/18)
2 y 0 07A Election of Off ccre.
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e of f..th i, Chapter 2 1!10 e f this Coale (11 68 1 2/1 8)
742
ORDINANCE NO. 4295
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3332 AND DELETE CHAPTER 2.112 OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
DISSOLVING THE MOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
directed the City Attorney and the City Manager to collaborate to return to City Council with the
necessary actions to delete Chapter 2.112 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, and
dissolve the Mobile Home Advisory Board.
NOW,THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 3332 of the City of Huntington Beach is hereby repealed in
its entirety.
SECTION 2. By virtue of the repeal of Ordinance No. 3332, Chapter 2.112 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code is deleted.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2023.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO ORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: ITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Manager Assistant City 'anager
23-13325/317370
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HBMC 2.112
There is hereby established a Mobile Home Advisory Board. (3332 7/96)
Thep „f the boar.] shall he•
home owners and the City Council.
D ..T act in a.advise. capacity to 4he City Council en matters concerning the mobile-home
D.
conununity.(3332 7/96)
The Mobile H„me Advisory Board shall s ist of nine members. A ll m mbers shall be-appeinted-by-the
v
or relationship with mobile home parks. (3332 7/96,3921 12/11)
Council shall have the power to fill any vacancies.Unless otherwise specified,terms of members of the
board sl ,
the election of three councihnembers. Any member of the b
City Council present when such vote is taken.Any member who absents him herself from three
e deemed to
2.1127050 Vacancies Retirement
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Council f r the. ed term of of ce (3332 7/96)
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No p shall s o, than two c euti_„e_f_„r ar terms (3337 7 96)
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The Director of Economic Deveiopmen,e o gee, shall s etaM.to the board without
reco ,
other departments of the City. (3332 7/96)
e open to
the public and , istent with the prevision fthe Brown n ct(open meetings law).A majority of the
2 11'1 AAA Operating Policies
Chapter 7 100 e f this Code-witth the-exception of Seetie 2.10070-5-v,(-»32 7
e
(3332 7/96)
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ORDINANCE NO. 4298
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF I-HUNTINGTON BEACII
DELETING CHAPTER 2.102 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND
DISSOLVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY BOARD
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
directed the City Attorney and the City Manager to collaborate to return to City Council with the
necessary actions to repeal Chapter 2.102 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code,
NOW,THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2.102 of the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Code is deleted.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of ,2023.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: ITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Manager C.- Assistant City Manager
23-13333/317637
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HBMC 2.102
• 2.102.010 Established
• 2.102.020 Composition
• 2.102.030 Reserved
• i 0rn 040 General Duties
• 2.102.050 Bylaws
• 2.102.060 Operating Policies
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beard., mber
appointments for the unexpired portion of the term. (2385 7/79,2392 10/79,2893 1/87,3358 7/97,3921
12/11, 12 z1-)
2.102.030 Rc,.crvcd
(2385 7/79, 4240 12/21)
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B. Perform such other duties as may from time to time be properly assigned or delegated to it by the
2.17V5sJ
the City Council. (2385 7/79,2938 5/88,3851 1/10, 1240 12/21)
b
and commissions as set forth in Chapter 2.100 of this Code. (2938 5/88,1210 12/21)
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ORDINANCE NO. 4299
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.111 THEREOF RELATED TO
CITIZEN INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY BOARD/
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That Section 2.111.020 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Authority/Non-Interference is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Commission will act in an advisory capacity to the City Council.Nothing in this chapter
shall convey any final authority to the Commission pertaining to infrastructure and the Capital
Improvement Program(CIP).
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no member of the CIAB/Public Works Commission
shall order, directly or indirectly, the Director of Public Works or his or her staff in the
administration or execution of the Director's powers and duties.
SECTION 2. That Section 2.111.030 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Duties is hereby amended to read as follows:
Pursuant to the City Council direction,the duties of the Commission may include as follows:
A. Conduct an annual review and performance audit of the Infrastructure Fund and report its
findings to the City Council prior to the City Council's adoption of the ensuing fiscal
year budget.
B. Review and provide comment on the City's comprehensive Tree Management Plan and
enhanced landscaping elements.
C. Provide annual review and comment on the City's CIP and make a recommendation(s)
. for City Council approval.
D. Review and comment on:
1. The long-term infrastructure maintenance and repair program; and
2. Pipeline permits issued by Public Works staff.
E. Review CIP construction change orders that exceed the authorized change order limit for
the project.
F. Receive regular reports of active CIP projects.
G. Conduct an annual review and performance audit of the Sewer Service Fund.
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H. Recommend to the City Council on an annual basis any fees,rates and/or charges
proposed to be modified or added to the sewer service user charge.
I. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21950.5, or its successor statute,the Public
Works Commission shall conduct public meetings as necessary to consider the removal
of a marked crosswalk or crosswalks on public streets; and based upon the results of such
meetings, direct City staff, by motion, to either retain the marked crosswalk(s) or take
any necessary steps for removal of the marked crosswalk(s). Any person who disagrees
with the decision of the Public Works Commission may, in writing,no later than 10 days
after the date of such decision, appeal the decision to the City Council. Such appeal shall
be filed with the City Clerk. If a timely appeal is filed,the City Manager shall cause the
matter to be set for hearing before the City Council within 30 days. The City Manager
shall give the appellant at least 10 days' written notice of the time and place of the City
Council hearing. After hearing the appeal, the City Council may affirm, overrule or
modify the decision of the Public Works Commission. The decision of the City Council
shall be final. If the Public Works Commission's decision is to direct City staff to take
the necessary steps to remove a marked crosswalk(s), and, further, if a timely appeal is
filed,the decision of the Public Works Commission shall be stayed until the City Council
has decided the appeal. If the decision of the City Council directs removal of a marked
crosswalk(s), such removal shall not occur until at least 30 days after the City Council's
decision.
J. Act as the administrative hearing body for appeals following street work construction
permit decisions, sewer service user charges, or fair share traffic impact fee made by the
Director of Public Works.
K. Review and provide comment on the City's sustainability and environmental programs
including the Sustainability Master Plan that incorporates water and energy conservation,
resource recovery/waste management, renewable/recycle products, air quality, mobility
and other pertinent issues that affect the overall sustainability, economic, ecological and
social environments of Huntington Beach.
L. Review and provide comments on the City's long-term broadband planning efforts.
SECTION 3. That Section 2.111.050 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Composition is hereby amended to read as follows:
The CIAB/Public Works Commission shall consist of seven members individually appointed by
the City Council. Members shall be residents and electors of the City of Huntington Beach who
have special interest,training and/or experience in Public Works matters and environmental
science, sustainability, or technology infrastructure.
Any vacancies will be filled pursuant to Section 2.111.070 below.
The CIAB/Public Works Commission shall not be officers or employees and strictly adhere to the
California Political Reform Act including Government Code Section 1090.
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SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2023.
Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Manager City orney
ITIATED AND APPROVED:
Assistant City Manager
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HBMC 2.111
Chapter 2.111 CITIZEN INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY BOARD/PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
2.111.020 Authority/Non-Interference
The Commission will act in an advisory capacity to the City Council.Nothing in this chapter shall convey
any final authority to the Commission pertaining to infrastructure and the Capital Improvement Prejeets
Program(CIPs).
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter,no member of the CIAB/Public Works Commission shall
order,directly or indirectly,the Director of Public Works or his or her staff in the administration or
execution of the Director's powers and duties. (4242-12/21)
2.111.030 Duties
Pursuant to the City Council direction,the duties of the Commission may include as follows:
A. Conduct an annual review and performance audit of the Ilnfrastructure 4Fund and report its findings
to the City Council prior to the City Council's adoption of the ensuing fiscal year budget.
B. Review and provide comment on the City's comprehensive Tree Management Plan and enhanced
landscaping elements.
C. Provide annual review and comment on the City's CIP and make a recommendation(s)for City
Council approval.("CIPs").
D. Review and comment on:
1. The long-term infrastructure maintenance and repair program; and
2. 9i1 pPipeline permits issued by Public Works staff.
E. Recommend CIPs.
P-E. Review CIP construction change orders that exceed the authorized change order limit for the project.
GE. Receive regular reports of active CIP projects.
I.Q. Conduct an annual review and performance audit of the Ssewer Sservice Efund.
Ill. Recommend to the City Council on an annual basis any fees,rates and/or charges proposed to be
modified or added to the sewer service user charge.
R. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21950.5, or its successor statute,the Public Works
Commission shall conduct public meetings as necessary to consider the removal of a marked
crosswalk or crosswalks on public streets;and based upon the results of such meetings, direct City
staff,by motion,to either retain the marked crosswalk(s)or take any necessary steps for removal of
the marked crosswalk(s). Any person who disagrees with the decision of the Public Works
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Commission may,in writing,no later than 10 days after the date of such decision,appeal the
decision to the City Council. Such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk. If a timely appeal is
filed,the City Manager shall cause the matter to be set for hearing before the City Council within
30 days.The City Manager shall give the appellant at least 10 days' written notice of the time and
place of the City Council hearing. After hearing the appeal,the City Council may affirm,overrule
or modify the decision of the Public Works Commission. The decision of the City Council shall be
final.If the Public Works Commission's decision is to direct City staff to take the necessary steps
to remove a marked crosswalk(s),and,further, if a timely appeal is filed,the decision of the Public
Works Commission shall be stayed until the City Council has decided the appeal.If the decision of
the City Council directs removal of a marked crosswalk(s),such removal shall not occur until at
least 30 days after the City Council's decision.
KJ. Act as the administrative hearing body for appeals following street work construction permit
decisions,sewer service user charges,or fair share traffic impact fee made by the Director of Public
Works.
K. Review and provide comment on the City's sustainabilitv and environmental programs including the
Sustainability Master Plan that incorporates water and energy conservation,resource recovery/waste
management,renewable/recycle products,air quality,mobility and other pertinent issues that affect
the overall sustainability,economic,ecological and social environments of Huntington Beach.
L. Review and provide comments on the City's long-term broadband plannin! efforts.
2.111.050 Composition
The CIAB/Public Works Commission shall consist of seven members individually appointed by the City
Council.Members shall be residents and electors of the City of Huntington Beach who have special
interest,training and/or experience in Public Works matters and environmental science,sustainability,or
technology infrastructure.
Any vacancies will be filled pursuant to Section 2.111.070 below.
The CIAB/Public Works Commission shall not be officers or employees and strictly adhere to the
California Political Reform Act including Government Code Section 1090.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4297
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
DELETING CHAPTER 2.108 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND
DISSOLVING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH YOUTH BOARD
WHEREAS, on August 1,2Q23, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
directed the City Attorney and the City Manager to collaborate to return to City Council with the
necessary actions to repeal Chapter 2.108 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2.108 of the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Code is deleted.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2023.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: ITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Manager v Assistant dit Manager
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HBMC 2.108
• 2.108.010 Established
• 2 i 08 rnn Composition and appointment
• 2.108.030 Operating Policies
• 2.108.010 Bylaws
• 2.108.050 Brown Act
the City's young people;
affairs.(2921 12/87)
beilyr who shall . e terms e f one year with a _offur
eernsecutive-ternis-fetLany-repfesentativei-
4,—One-member-Fepresenting-Huntingen-Beash-High-Scheel,
2. One member representing Ocean View High School.
3. One member representing Edison High School.
4. On emb0 nting Ma „High School.
5. Five memo c osen f.om the , ,it.,at largo
12th)and shall be residents of this City during their service on the board.As-of-June-1, '988,ne board
inent, 1, „ full „ art time„fficer pleyee „f the City.
vacancy be filled. (2921 12/87)
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and commissions as set forth in Chapter 2.100.(2921 12/87)
businc.,s.Bylaws shall be subject to approval by the City Council.(2921 12/87)
ceq.).(2921 12/87)
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ORDINANCE NO. 4300
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.106 THEREOF RELATED TO
FOURTH OF JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That the title to Chapter 2.106 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
entitled is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.106 INDEPENDENCE DAY BOARD
• 2.106.010 Established
• 2.106.020 Composition
• 2.106.030 Operating Policies
• 2.106.040 Staff Cooperation
• 2.106.050 Meetings
• 2.106.060 Funding
• 2.106.070 Officers
• 2.106.080 Reserved
• 2.106.090 Reserved
• 2.106.100 Duties of Committee Chairpersons
• 2.106.110 Attendance
• 2.106.120 Quorum
• 2.106.130 Bylaws
SECTION 2. That Section 2.106.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Established is hereby amended to read as follows:
There is hereby established an Independence Day Board which shall be an advisory body to the
City Council, implementing policy as set by the City Council, and shall work with staff and
volunteers to assist in coordinating the City's annual Fourth of July parade and celebration.
SECTION 3. That Section 2.106.020 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Composition is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Board shall consist of nine to 15 members, appointed by Council upon the
recommendation of the Council Liaisons to the Board. The Board may establish committees with
committee chairs as necessary to fundraise and provide support for successful coordination of the
Fourth of July activities.
SECTION 4. That Section 2.106.030 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Operating Policies is hereby amended to read as follows:
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter,the Board shall conform to the operating policies for
boards and commissions as set forth in Chapter 2.100 of this Code.
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SECTION 5. That Section 2.106.040 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Staff Cooperation is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.106.040 Staff Liaison
The Community and Library Services Department shall provide a staff liaison(s)to the Board.The
staff liaison(s) shall be responsible for preparing and posting agenda, taking and distributing
minutes, developing and processing the budget, processing contracts/material requisitions,
obtaining permits, and coordinating activities among City departments.
SECTION 6. That Section 2.106.050 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Meetings is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Board shall establish meeting dates as needed in the Civic Center or a posted location subject
to the Brown Act.
SECTION 7. That Section 2.106.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Funding is hereby amended to read as follows:
All revenues and expenses by the Board and from the Fourth of July parade and all the festivities
shall be managed in a pre-determined account(s) by the City, subject to City purchasing and
contracting policies and procedures.
SECTION 8. That Section 2.106.070 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Officers is hereby amended to read as follows:
The officers of the Board shall be a chair and vice chair. The Board shall elect Officers from its
members and such officers shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected.
SECTION 9. That Section 2.106.080 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Duties of Officers and Committees is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Chair. The chair shall:
1. Serve as the chief officer of the Independence Day Board and shall preside at all
meetings of the Board.
2. With the advice of the Board, select all committee chairpersons.
3. With the advice of the Board, assign responsibilities subject to approval of the
Board.
4. Be the official spokesperson for the Board.
B. Vice Chair. The vice chair shall:
1. Serve as an officer of the Independence Day Board.
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2. In the absence or disability of the chair, to perform all the duties of the chair and,
when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the chair.
The vice chair shall have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
time to time by the Board.
C. Committee Chair. The Ad Hoc and Standing Committees of the Board shall elect Committee
Chairpersons to serve as a leader of the committee, hold meetings as needed, and present
recommendations to the Board for action with approval of committee members.
SECTION 10. That the title of Section 2.106.090 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code entitled Duties of Executive Board Members is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.106.090 Reserved.
SECTION 11. That the title of Section 2.106.100 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
entitled Duties of Committee Chairperson is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.106.100 Reserved.
SECTION 12. That Section 2.106.110 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Attendance is hereby amended to read as follows:
Regular attendance at meetings is required to enable the board to discharge its duties. Unless
excused, any member who is absent from more than two consecutive meetings, or who is absent
from more than one third of the scheduled meetings during a calendar year, shall automatically
vacate the office.The chair shall notify and request the Council Liaisons to appoint a new member.
All members are encouraged to attend regular Board meetings so their knowledge and expertise
may be utilized to the fullest and they can keep abreast of the Board's plans and activities.
SECTION 13. That Section 2.106.120 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Quorum is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. At any meeting of the Independence Day Board, a simple majority shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business.
B. In the event there is no quorum at a meeting, the chair shall adjourn said meeting or shall
adjourn to a date certain.
SECTION 14. That this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2023.
Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS • ORM:
// ,
City Manager City A ttorney
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Assistant City Manager
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HBMC 2.106 ����
Chapter 2.106 INDEPENDENCE DAY BOARD FOURTH Ot 7ULY EXECUTIVE [RD
2.106.010 Established
There is hereby established an Fourth of July Executive Board Independence Day Board which shall be
an advisory body to the City Council, implementing policy as set by the City Council, and shall work
with staff and volunteers to assist in coordinating the City's annual Fourth of July parade and celebration.
2.106.020 Composition
The biloard shall consist of nine to 15 members,appointed by Council upon the recommendation of the
Council Lliaisons to the Bboard.All m rbefs of the board sba11 be« sidents and electors of the Cit.,of
The blloard
will-may establish committees with committee chairs as necessary to implement-fundraise and provide
support for successful coordination of the Fourth of July activities.
2.106.030 Operating Policies
Except as otherwise stated-:efein-provided in this chapter,the bBoard shall conform with to the operating
policies established-for boards and commissions as set forth in Chapter 2.100 of this Code.
2.106.040 Staff Liaison Cooperation
The Community and Library Services Department shall provide a staff liaison(s)to the Board.The staff
liaison(s) shall be responsible for preparing and posting agenda,taking and distributin minutes
developing and processing he bud!et, .rocessing con •acts material re.uisitions obtaining •ermit ,and
coordinating activities among City departments.
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C t C D t 1 11 id + f li in t the be rd
2.106.050 Meetings
The biloard shall establish meeting dates as needed in the City Council Chambers Civic Center or a
posted location subject to the Brown Act.
2.106.060 Funding
City for the Fourth of July parade and celebration subject to City purchasing and contracting
policies n.-d procedures
All revenues and expenses by the Board and form the Fourth of July parade and all the festivities
shall be managed in a pre-determined account(s)by the City, subject to Ci nurchasin' and
contracting policies and procedures.
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2.106.070 Officers
The officers of the bBoard shall be a chair and vice chair. City Council shall appoint the chair
the board.The Board shall elect Officers from its members and such officers shall serve for one
year or until their successors are elected.
2.106.080 Duties of Officers and Committee
A. Chair.The chair shall:
1. Serve as the chief officer of the Fourth of July Executive Board Independence Day Board and shall
preside at all meetings of the bBoard.
2. With the advice of the bBoard,select all committee chairpersons.
3. With the advice of the bBoard,assign responsibilities subject to approval of the bBoard.
4. Be the official spokesperson for the board.
B. Vice Chair.The vice chair shall:
1. Serve as an officer of the Fourth of July Executive Board independence Day Board.
2. In the absence or disability of the chair,to perform all the duties of the chair and,when so acting,
shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the chair. The vice chair shall have
other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the bL3oard.
C. Committee Chair. The Ad Hoc and Standing Committees of the Board shall elect Committee
Chairpersons to serve as a leader of the committee,hold meetings as needed, and present
recommendations to the Board for action with approval of committee members.
2.106.090 Reserved.
limbers-sha
A. Attend all meetings unless excused by the chair.
B. Execute all duties as assigned.
C nd to Council liaisons the r al e f any meml,
of the Municipal Code.(3298 9/95,3760 2/07)
2.106.100 •ved.
Chairpersons-shall+
A. Serve as leader of committee.
B. Hold,, eetings a eeded
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C. With a .al feel mittee., f ber, ent reeeininendations t„the-ba nr-action.
D. Present written year end report to the board at the first meVting following the Fourth of July each
Year-.432g8-9/457-343-5-1-1199)
2.106.110 Attendance
Regular attendance at meetings is required to enable the board to discharge its duties. Any member absent
shall be deemed to have resigned from the board.Unless excused, any member who is absent for more
than two consecutive meetings or who is absent more than one third of the scheduled meetings during a
calendar year,shall automatically vacate the office.The chair shall notify
resignation and request the Council Liaisons to appoint a new member.All members are encouraged to
attend regular board meetings so their knowledge and expertise may be utilized to the fullest and they can
keep abreast of the bRoard's plans and activities. (3298-9/95,3435-11/99, 3760-2/07)
2.106.120 Quorum
A. At any meeting of the Fourth of July Executive Board Independence Day Board, a simple
majority shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
B. In the event there is no quorum at a meeting,the chair shall adjourn said meeting or shall
adjourn to a date certain.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4301
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 13.54 THEREOF RELATED TO
SPECIFIC EVENTS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
•
SECTION 1. That Section 13.54.01Q of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Definitions is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Director"refers to the Director of Community and Library Services Department and/or his/her
designee.
"Fourth of July Parade" is that annual parade sponsored by the City of Huntington Beach.
"Parade" means any march, parade, procession or public assembly consisting of persons or
animals or vehicles or any combination thereof,upon any public or quasi-public street,road,
highway, sidewalk, alley, park,parkway, pier,beach,building or other public or quasi-public
place,which obstructs or unreasonably interferes with the free passage of vehicular traffic or
pedestrian travel.
"Parade route"means the entire route of a parade as approved by the Director.
"Parkway" means that area between the edge of the roadway and the adjacent property line
excluding that area occupied by the sidewalk. Parkway shall also include any area within a
roadway which is not open to vehicular travel.
"Public property"includes, but is not limited to, sidewalks,parkways, streets, and medians.
"Roadway"means that portion of a street improved, designated, or ordinarily used for vehicular
travel.
"Rope" is any rope, ribbon, string, line or other device used to delineate a public area for parade
viewing by private parties.
"Seat"is any common chair, stool,folding chair, folding stool, bench or similar device whose
purpose is seating.
"Sidewalk" means any surface provided for the exclusive use of pedestrians.
"Specific event"means the temporary use of public property,including, but not limited to,
streets,beaches, and parks for any purpose including, but not limited to, events such as art
shows, fund-raising events, sidewalk sales, amusement attractions, walkathons,marathon runs,
block parties, parades, demonstrations,rallies,protests,picket lines,public assemblies,
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performances, weddings, company events and sporting events, or any combination thereof. This
chapter has no application to events that are conducted on private property.
"Street" means all that area dedicated to public use for public street purposes and shall include,
but not be limited to, roadways,parkways, alleys, and sidewalks.
"Structure (including grandstand)" is that which is framed or erected. "Grandstand" is a
structure whose primary purpose is seating.
SECTION 2. That Section 13.54.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Specific Events Committee Established is hereby amended to read as follows:fff
13.54.060 Specific Events Committee and Specific Events Executive Council Committee
Established
There is hereby established a Specific Events Committee, an internal staff working group
composed of representatives of pertinent City departments to discuss the permitting of and any
logistical requirements for each proposed event and manage an annual calendar of approved
Specific Events and City resources. The Committee may consult with community organizations,
as necessary.
There is hereby established a Specific Events Executive Council Committee as a Council standing
committee,comprised of three City Council members to review and recommend overall policy on
Specific Events based on the City Council's priorities. The Community and Library Services
Department shall provide staff support to this Council Committee, who shall meet quarterly or as
needed.
SECTION 3. That Section 13.54.070 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Review of Permit Application by Director is hereby amended to read as follows:
Within 30 business days of the filing of the permit application with the Community and Library
Services Department,the Director shall either issue the permit,deny the permit,or refer the permit
application to the Specific Events Committee for further review.
SECTION 4. That Section 13.54.130 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code entitled
Granting Conditions is hereby amended to read as follows:
As a condition to granting such permit,the Director may impose reasonable terms and regulations
concerning the time and place of such specific event; the area and manner of conducting such
specific event;the maximum number of persons participating therein; the use of amplified music,
the regulation of traffic, if required, including the number and type of vehicles; the number and
type of signs, banners, and barricades to be provided by applicant, if any,together with a plan of
disposition attached to the application; whether alcohol shall be allowed; and such other
requirements as they may find reasonable and necessary for the protection of persons and property.
Any change in the approved plan must be submitted to the Community and Library Services
Department and approved by the Director 14 days in advance of the event. All applicable fees shall
be paid at least 30 days prior to such event.
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SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2023.
Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Manager 7tt01ney
IATED AND APPROVED:
Assistant City IV_anager
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HBMC 13.54
Chapter 13.54 SPECIFIC EVENTS
13.54.010 Definitions
"Director"refers to the Director of Community and Library Services Department and/or his/her designee.
"Fourth of July Parade"is that annual parade sponsored by the City of Huntington Beach.
"Parade"means any march,parade,procession or public assembly consisting of persons or animals or
vehicles or any combination thereof,upon any public or quasi-public street,road,highway,sidewalk,
alley,park,parkway,pier,beach,building or other public or quasi-public place,which obstructs or
unreasonably interferes with the free passage of vehicular traffic or pedestrian travel.
"Parade route"means the entire route of a parade as approved by the Director.
"Parkway"means that area between the edge of the roadway and the adjacent property line excluding
that area occupied by the sidewalk.Parkway shall also include any area within a roadway which is not
open to vehicular travel.
"Public property"includes,but is not limited to,sidewalks,parkways,streets,and medians.
"Roadway"means that portion of a street improved, designated, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
"Rope"is any rope,ribbon,string,line or other device used to delineate a public area for parade viewing
by private parties.
"Seat"is any common chair,stool,folding chair,folding stool,bench or similar device whose purpose is
seating.
"Sidewalk"means any surface provided for the exclusive use of pedestrians.
"Specific event"means the temporary use of public property, including,but not limited to,streets,
beaches, and parks for any purpose including,but not limited to,events such as art shows,fund-raising
events,sidewalk sales,amusement attractions,walkathons,marathon runs,block parties,parades,
demonstrations,rallies,protests,picket lines,public assemblies,performances,weddings,company
events and sporting events,or any combination thereof.This chapter has no application to events that are
conducted on private property.
"Street"means all that area dedicated to public use for public street purposes and shall include,but not be
limited to,roadways,parkways,alleys,and sidewalks.
"Structure(including grandstand)" is that which is framed or erected."Grandstand"is a structure
whose primary purpose is seating.
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13.54.060 Specific Events Committee and Specific Events Executive Council Committee
Established
There is hereby established a Specific Events Committee, an internal staff working group
composed of representatives of pertinent City departmentsand-community-ergaflizatiensTas
appointed by the City Manager,to discuss the permitting of and any logistical requirements for
each proposed event and manage an annual calendar of approved Specific Events and City
resources. The Committee may consult with community organizations, as necessary.
There is hereby established a Specific Events Executive Council Committee as a Council
standing committee, comprised of three City Council members to review and recommend overall
policy on Specific Events based on the City Council's priorities. The Community and Library
Services Department shall provide staff support to this Council Committee,who shall meet
quarterly or as needed.
13.54.074 Review of Permit Application by Director
Within 30 business days of the filing of the permit application with the Community and Library
Services Department,the Director shall either issue the permit, deny the permit, or refer the
permit application to the Specific Events Committee for further review.
15.54.130 Permit—Granting Conditions
As a condition to granting such permit,the Director may impose reasonable terms and
regulations concerning the time and place of such specific event;the area and manner of
conducting such specific event; the maximum number of persons participating therein;the use of
amplified music,the regulation of traffic, if required, including the number and type of vehicles;
the number and type of signs,banners,and barricades to be provided by applicant,if any,
together with a plan of disposition attached to the application; whether alcohol shall be allowed;
and such other requirements as they may find reasonable and necessary for the protection of
persons and property.Any change in the approved plan must be submitted to the Community and
Library Services Department and approved by the Director 14 days in advance of the event. All
applicable fees shall be paid at least 30 days prior to such event.
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Subject: Appalled...
This city council majority is attempting to make changes that have no purpose. Instead of solving REAL problems,you
are creating more and making faceless claims and suggestions. You are using your power to feed social discord and
creating more tension and anger in our community. Shame on you!
Re: Elections -
Orange County elections are known to be exceptionally safe. If someone is coming to you with questions
about this, there are many facts you can provide them...but instead you are choosing to fan the flame and
encourage questions. You are creating MORE regulations and making life more difficult for our residents based
on your emotions and personal opinions rather than facts and evidence. Requiring ID for voting does NOT
increase the integrity of our elections. It does the opposite and is shown to make it MORE difficult for people
to vote. Many people do not have a driver's license or passport, government identifications get lost, have
wrong addresses when people move and cost money that people may not have. What purpose do cameras at
drop boxes serve? Was there any issues at drop boxes in Huntington Beach? Is this really a good use of public
funds?
You are not solving a problem, you are creating one. Requiring voter ID, placing cameras at election sites or
drop boxes or changing anything about our elections is unnecessary and will do nothing more than cost our
city MORE money. You have already wasted enough. There is no need to alter elections in Huntington Beach.
Re: Olympic Flag-
When your original oppressive flag ban was being voted on, many people brought up "what about the sister
city flag" and "what about an Olympic flag" but you were so focused on forcing through a flag ban before June
so you wouldn't need to consider the PRIDE flag. The hypocrisy and homophobia of this city council majority is
disgusting. The time and energy spent on these social battles is a waste. If you would have left the flag policies
alone to begin with, we wouldn't need to be wasting more time on this now.
Re: Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity-
The Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity was created as a statement to what Huntington Beach aspires to be. Who
could possibly disagree or question the goal that everyone ought to be treated with dignity and respect? Do you believe
that people ought to be safe from hate crimes in our community? Is your intention to send a loud message to the white
supremecists around that we accept them and their danger to our community?That's what you're doing.This document
was created after two heinous hate crimes in our city-a man was brutally murdered in our community and another
attempted. Hate crimes are on the rise in Huntington Beach...is this what you want to encourage?The actions of this city
council are abhorrent.The timing if this is disgusting.You are not making our city better. You are creating more issues.
You are dismantling policies and programs for no reason other than your personal social agendas. Council member
Moser's questions about the appropriateness of Council member Van der Mark sitting on a committee for human
dignity was absolutely appropriate and a question many of us have.This council majority is not even pretending to be
fair and instead cramming through discriminatory and, likely, unconsititutional policies left and right.
It is no secret that Council member Van der Mark is alleged to be antisemetic and to support white supremecists. If
these rumors are not true, she ought to have made a public statement months(years) ago. Council member Moser was
bringing up an excellent point and was not accusatory or offensive in any way. She simply asked a question. Can see
Mark could have listened and reaponded. Instead.She became hostile and defensive. Unfortunately,this council
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majority can't handle questions because they don't do any research or base decisions on facts and are functioning from
purely emotional stances. What was inappropriate in this instance was the Mayor and City Attorney chiming in and
instead of allowing Moser to complete her statement, interrupting and attaching Moser while siding with Van der Mark.
We all have a right to know if there is an antisemetic, white supremecist sympathizer on our city council.
Re: No Mask/No Vaccine Mandate.
I don't believe that any of you are doctors, scientists or public health experts.This has no place in the agenda.This is
ridiculous.You already have a choice about wearing a mask or getting vaccinated or not. No one is forcing this on you.
Again,you are creating problems that do NOT exist. Stop wasting our time with your politicized drama.
Re: Dissolving of city boards and committees.
It's is incomprehensible that 4 people think that they,alone, know what is best for an entire community. What do you
fear about committees and discussion? Do facts and research scare you?This council was not elected to steamroll
decisions and disregard other opinions.The responsibility of a city council is to listen to the people.To consider FACTS,
as well as alternate opinions. Instead you have chosen for your small group to meet behind closed doors and make
decisions for our entire city without talking to those with actual knowledge and experience in the areas you are altering.
Making decisions behind closed doors without facts or discussions with the people actually involved in the real life, day
to day, experiences is unethical.You continue to destroy our city and cost us ridiculous amounts of money in law suits.
What are you trying to do? Do you have no compassion for those of us living here and raising children here or are you
just on a personal mission to destroy our city and waste our hard earned money?You have gone to some lows in the
past 9 months but surely there are actual issues you could be addressing rather than dismantling declarations that do
nothing more than help people feel safe. Stop wasting our time and money with your culture wars.
Disappointed,
Nichole Reidt
Resident of Huntington Beach
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From: Sheila Ellis <sheila.ellis78@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:33 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); Van Der Mark,
Gracey; Moser, Natalie; McKeon, Casey; Kalmick, Dan; Burns, Pat; Bolton, Rhonda;
Strickland, Tony
Subject: Tuesday city council meeting agenda
After reviewing the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting, I am urging all council members to vote no on agenda
item numbers 15, 16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35.
Sheila Ellis
(She/Her)
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From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 11:48 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Ordinance 4031- City Council Mtg 9/5
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Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 10:02:58 AM PDT
Subject: Ordinance 4031- City Council Mtg 9/5
There is reference to a Special Events Committee composed of internal staff and three council member Special Events
Executive Council Committee. The Special Events Executive Council Committee is described as a standing
committee. Are the standing committee meetings pre announced and open to the public? Are the minutes from its
meetings published for the public?
Thank you.
Pat Quintana
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 11:50 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: 9.5.2023 Agneda Withdraw Items 31 (C) and 34
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From: Pat Goodman <patgoodman@yahoo.com>
Sent:Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:45:19 AM
To: Strickland,Tony<Tony.Strickland@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-
hb.org>; Gates, Michael <Michael.Gates@surfcity-hb.org>
Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: 9.5.2023 Agneda Withdraw Items 31 (C) and 34
Dear Mayor Strickland, City Council Members, and City Attorney Gates,
Please withdraw Agenda Items 31 (C) and 34 on the September 5, 2023
HB City Council Agenda.
I reviewed the video of this interaction at the August 1, 2023 city council
meeting (approx.., 7 hr., 10 min. mark) between Mayor Pro Tem Van Der
Mark, Councilmember Moser. We see there that councilmember Moser
raises the question of qualifications to serve on the council's ad hoc
committee to review, revise and /or update the city's Statement on Human
Dignity which was recently revised to comply with Federal law, and
originally written in response to hate crimes committed in the city.
Councilmember Moser asks Mayor Strickland, and he
agrees, if they could discuss the makeup of the ad hoc
committee. The mayor goes ahead and appoints Mayor
Pro Tem Van Der Mark along with councilmembers
Burns and McKeon to this ad hoc committee of three
councilmembers. After this appointment,
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Councilmember Moser raises the question of the
qualifications and beliefs of its members, particularly
the Mayor Pro Tern because of social media posts over
the years where she is in photos, and at rallies with the
hate group, Proud Boys. There were many
interruptions of Ms. Moser during this exchange
besides the Mayor Pro Tern. Mayor Strickland to use
his gavel to pause/stop the interaction. The City
Attorney interrupts later, stating his role as
Parliamentarian, without being called upon by the
mayor to do so. It wasn't our best moment to say the
least. The Mayor Pro Tem is very clear that she never
denied the Holocaust happened throughout this
exchange. Ironically, this exchange exhibits to me the
need for a Human Relations Committee here in HB.
It is commendable that Ms. Van Der Mark's three
friends would want to defend her in any way
possible. However, rather than censure Ms. Moser,
why not request their friend issue a clear statement the
sets forth her past associations with groups like the
Proud Boys, why she was photographed with them and
at their rallies, and her beliefs about the Holocaust, (the
genocide of European Jews during World War II.
Between 1941 and 1945, Nazi Germany). It would also
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be helpful to know her beliefs and concrete actions that
a city agency may engage in to address hate crimes.
If this issue is not addressed clearly by Mayor Pro Tern,
I am sad to say that it will continue to fester in our
community, and continue to come up in public
comments and on social media.
Please withdraw agenda items 31 (C) and 34, in order
to give Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark and opportunity
to respond in her own words about her current and past
association/support/membership in hate groups for the
afety and goodwill of our city.
I look forward to your responses.
Sincerely,
Pat Goodman
Huntington Beach, CA
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From: Janna Koch <jannapkoch@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 4:21 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fw: Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
Forwarded Message
From: Janna Koch <jannapkoch@yahoo.com>
To: City.Council@surfcity-hb.org <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 04:08:32 PM PDT
Subject: Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
To the HB City Council ,
RE: City council agenda. VOTE NO on Agenda items
15 , 16 , 22 , 29, 30, 31, 32 , 34. 35 !
I am unhappy with the job performance of this City Council . Your actual
job is to represent ALL of the voters in HB. Also, to take care of city
business and properly maintain the city resources and infrastructure.
You are not only not doing a good job of that, but it has come to my
attention that you intend to squander 1.2 million of the City' s dollars on
an unnecessary special election . If you want to have a PAC. . .go out and
raise YOUR OWN MONEY! Meanwhile the Central Library has bathrooms not
working, RATS , the parking lot is rapidly degrading, and a host of other
maintenance issues abound including proper ADA access for Seniors and
disabled persons .
The City Council is breaking the CA State law by not completing the
Housing Element. This is your JOB!
I vote to Censure the HB City Council for not doing it !
It is past time to stop acting like a mimic of the dysfunctional House of
Representatives in the US Congress and get the job done ! If you do not
want to do the job, then please EXIT the HB city Council chambers like
Tito and let others who are better qualified to do so get on with it!
we expect to have the same responsiblities and opportunities to vote as
every other citizen of the State of California. . . it is NOT your job to
decide otherwise !
It is highly inappropriate to declare the City of Huntington Beach to be a
Non-mask mandate city. Again , we expect to have the same protections
neccessitated in a public health crisis as the rest of the citizens of
Orange County. I am Covid At-Risk. . .my pandemic will NEVER be over. I am
also my sole support and need my fellow residents to not make me sick. As
to fiscal responsibility, I do not wish the City of HB to have to payout
on lawsuits against the city for infecting people by public servants of
the city or have to pay for sick days for the entire HB City Hall , HBPD,
HBFD, etc. to infect themselves all again . There are areas of public
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buildings that are NECESSARY to mask in during a public health
crisis. This is because again, the City has FAILED to properly update
them, namely places like the tiny, ventilation-impaired bathrooms at the
Central Library! ! !
Lastly, I value the service of Natalie Mosier on the HB City Council . she
represents the People of HB better than any other person on the council .
If the City Council members did not have exposure for comments made
regarding their integrity, then it would be much more difficult to do
so. I would be much less successful than Natalie in keeping a proper
demeanor in the same circumstances.
Thank you for your attention to these matters . . .get the job done!
Janna Koch
Huntington Beach
jannapkoch@yahoo.com
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Moore, Tania
From: Linda Law <lindaklaw@aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 6:48 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; City Council
Subject: Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
Dear Council Members,
Please vote no on agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 at the September 5, 2023 City Council meeting.
I don't even know where to start with my objections to these agenda items.
The proposed charter amendments are unnecessary and would be extremely costly. Over a million dollars to place these
amendments on a March 2024 ballot is ridiculous.
There is no evidence of voter fraud that necessitates the city having a separate local election that requires voter id and
requires the monitoring of ballot drop boxes.
The City has gotten itself involved in costly anti-housing lawsuits and settled with the Air Show operator for millions
when the city is supposedly broke.
The City Council and or the City Attorney have no business determining what books are available in our public libraries.
That is the job of our librarians. Let them do their jobs.
Failing to recognize the transgender community in the revised Statement on Human Dignity is just shameful.
Censuring Council Member Moser for speaking the truth is beyond hypocritical. Having a known racist and anti-semite
on the council should be called out every day.There are photos, tapes, and newspaper articles that prove that
relationship.
Against staff recommendations, the mayor is recommending that the city choose the lowest ranked Federal Government
Affairs lobbyist. Why is that happening?
Proposing that the city ban broad universal mask and vaccine mandates as a response to Covid 19 or its variants is just ill
informed. Covid 19 continues to mutate and having mask and vaccine mandates available is just good public health
policy.
Dissolving numerous boards with little or no public input is very troubling to say the least.
What's happening with the Climate Action Plan for the City?
Our high standards for the City Clerk position and other positions should continue.
Thank you for your time.
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 7:19 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
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From:Janna Koch <jannapkoch@yahoo.com>
Sent:Sunday, September 3, 2023 4:08:31 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
To the HB City Council ,
RE: City council agenda. VOTE NO on Agenda items
15 , 16, 22 , 29, 30, 31, 32 , 34. 35 !
I am unhappy with the job performance of this City Council . Your actual
job is to represent ALL of the voters in HB . Also, to take care of city
business and properly maintain the city resources and infrastructure.
You are not only not doing a good job of that, but it has come to my
attention that you intend to squander 1.2 million of the City' s dollars on
an unnecessary special election . If you want to have a PAC. . .go out and
raise YOUR OWN MONEY! Meanwhile the Central Library has bathrooms not
working, RATS , the parking lot is rapidly degrading, and a host of other
maintenance issues abound including proper ADA access for Seniors and
disabled persons .
The City Council is breaking the CA State law by not completing the
Housing Element. This is your JOB !
I vote to Censure the HB City Council for not doing it!
It is past time to stop acting like a mimic of the dysfunctional House of
Representatives in the us Congress and get the job done ! If you do not
want to do the job, then please EXIT the HB City Council chambers like
Tito and let others who are better qualified to do so get on with it !
we expect to have the same responsiblities and opportunities to vote as
every other citizen of the State of California. . . it is NOT your job to
decide otherwise !
It is highly inappropriate to declare the City of Huntington Beach to be a
Non-mask mandate city. Again , we expect to have the same protections
neccessitated in a public health crisis as the rest of the citizens of
Orange County. I am Covid At-Risk. . .my pandemic will NEVER be over. I am
also my sole support and need my fellow residents to not make me sick. As
to fiscal responsibility, I do not wish the City of HB to have to payout
i
on lawsuits against the city for infecting people by public servants of
the city or have to pay for sick days for the entire HB City Hall , HBPD,
HBFD, etc. to infect themselves all again. There are areas of public
buildings that are NECESSARY to mask in during a public health
crisis . This is because again, the City has FAILED to properly update
them, namely places like the tiny, ventilation-impaired bathrooms at the
Central Library! ! !
Lastly, I value the service of Natalie Mosier on the HB City Council . She
represents the People of HB better than any other person on the council .
If the City Council members did not have exposure for comments made
regarding their integrity, then it would be much more difficult to do
so. I would be much less successful than Natalie in keeping a proper
demeanor in the same circumstances.
Thank you for your attention to these matters . . .get the job done!
Janna Koch
Huntington Beach
jannapkoch@yahoo.com
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:37 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Oppose Item#15B, #30, #31, #32, #34, #35
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Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 6:10:16 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Oppose Item#15B,#30,#31,#32,#34,#35
I am apposed to our council majority and City Attorney attempting to change the very
fabric of my city of 25 years.
Jessica Stone
"What if today we were just grateful for everything" Charlie Brown.
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:39 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Comment, 9-5-23 CC mtg., items 15, 16, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35.
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From: Dan Jamieson<danjamieson4@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday,September 4, 2023 7:36:12 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Comment,9-5-23 CC mtg., items 15, 16,30, 31, 32,34, 35.
Dear HB City Council:
As a Huntington Beach resident, I appreciate the chance to comment in several items under consideration at the Sept. 5,
2023 council meeting:
Item 15
Please vote NO on item 15,a recommendation to contract with Kahn,Soares, &Conway LLP for State Legislative
Advocacy Services and with Stapleton&Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services. It is unclear why these
firms were chosen.Stapleton was not highly rated by staff, and Kahn was not rated at all (and appears to focus on
agricultural and water law).
HB residents deserve transparency in how lobbying firms are chosen,especially given that the mayor is a professional
lobbyist and may have conflicts.
Item 16
Please vote NO on item 16,to redirect staff to develop policy options regarding city library materials and safeguards.
This item continues development of the unconstitutional book-banning proposals pushed by the council majority.
Having political actors review and restrict books would be an unconstitutional imposition of extreme religious views into
the function of our public library,which is to serve all users regardless of faith or political views. Professional library staff
are fully capable of choosing materials for our public library. Concerned parents can screen out anything they feel is
unacceptable.
Please stop the book-banning efforts that HB residents clearly oppose.
***
Item 30
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Please vote NO on Administrative Item 30.
The council majority promised HB voters they would refrain from charter amendments.With this item,they go back on
that promise.
Charter amendments must be done with a thoughtful,even-handed, transparent process.The proposed batch of
amendments in this item is anything but.The amendments were hatched behind closed doors by the council majority
looking to consolidate power within the city attorney's office; prevent the council from investigating malfeasance; help
the city attorney's wife get elected as city clerk; cement the anti-Pride flag ordinance into the charter; restrict the city's
ability to create affordable housing; and improperly interfere with county-run elections in an attempt to cater to
election-conspiracy believers.
If charter amendments are needed, they should be done with an open and rigorous process with public notice and
comment, and voted on in a November general election, not the lower-turnout primary election.
Item 31
Please vote NO on item 31, dissolving the HB Human Relations Committee, and the Mobile Home Advisory Board.
The city's Human Relations Committee is needed more than ever. Hate incidents and crimes are a continuing problem in
our city and county. Dissolving the committee is an affront to the diverse community that lives, works and visits our city.
The Mobile Home Advisory board also serves some of our most economically vulnerable citizens, many of them seniors
on limited incomes who face rising rents from aggressive mobile-home park owners.The state Dept. of Housing and
Community Development is too far removed from issues impacting local mobile-home residents, and our own advisory
board can inform city leaders and HCD about HB-related park issues and violations.
***
Item 32
Please vote NO on item 32,the Ad Hoc Committee's proposed Policy on Human Dignity.
The proposed new statement on human dignity is a major step backward for the people of HB.
The existing Human Dignity statement promises respect for everyone, regardless of"actual or perceived racial
background, their nation of origin, the religion they practice,their sexual orientation, gender,gender identity or gender
expression, or disability status."The existing statement has clear definitions of hate incidents and crimes, and promises
action against hate crimes. It encourages and instructs on how to report hate crimes, and notes the tragic history that
gave rise to the Dignity statement.
The proposed new statement has none of this. It does not even mention hate crimes. Instead, it offers up a generic
tough-on-crime policy, offering to pursue "all of those who participate in crimes in our community," warning specifically
of child abuse, including "sexual grooming."This language is chilling--right-wing extremists have associated grooming
with the LGBTQ community.
In a clumsy attempt to address the issue of trans athletes,the new policy seems to attack trans and non-binary people.
It says the city"will recognize from birth the genetic differences between male and female." Will trans and non-binary
people be protected? If so, will that protection extend to athletics?
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Respectfully,the proposed new Dignity statement is a farce. Instead of a robust statement of support for vulnerable
groups, it targets trans and non-binary people and those who might"groom" children (the LGBTQ community).As
written,the new statement will be an embarrassment for the city.
Item 34
Please vote NO on item 34,the Move to Censure Council Member Moser.
Councilmember Moser questioned the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tern,who has a history of associating with white
nationalists and once shared Holocaust-denial posts,to the sensitive job of writing a new Dignity statement.This was
not improper.The council majority knew they might get this reaction.They got it, and now they can engage in more
performative posturing with a censure vote.
***
Item 35
Please vote NO on Councilmember Item 35.
This item submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark on mask and vaccine mandates, is not needed, and would be an
infringement on the freedoms of private businesses to decide such policies for themselves. Likewise,the city of HB,
through council, can decide for itself to impose mandates or not within its own facilities.
Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark attempts to justify this item by misrepresenting facts.The Chicago Sun Times story she
quotes reported on the Cochrane study of masks.The Sun Times, along with other right-wing media, misquoted the
study.The misreporting was debunked by Factcheck.org, and by Cochrane itself,which set the record straight(the
effectiveness of masks is uncertain): "Many commentators have claimed that a recently-updated Cochrane Review
shows that'masks don't work',which is an inaccurate and misleading interpretation," Dr. Karla Soares-Weiser,the
editor-in-chief of the Cochrane Library, said in a March 10 statement. (https://www.factcheck.org/2023/03/scicheck-
what-the-cochrane-review-says-about-masks-for-covid-19-and-what-it-doesnt/)
The LA Times story Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark cites reported on a study of records of nearly 800,000 U.S.veterans
and the persistence of covid vaccines.Vets protected by the worst performing vaccine,J&J's,were nevertheless 52%less
likely to die than their peers who didn't get any shots,according to the story.Other covid vaccines were even more
effective. (Because vaccines wear off, booster shots are recommended.)
Vaccines have proven effective.The data are clear. It is troubling that HB's Mayor Pro Tern spouts such blatant
misinformation.
Dan Jamieson
Huntington Beach
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From: H Meyers <hmeybsan@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 8:35 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Tuesday City Council meeting
I am a resident of Huntington Beach. I strongly oppose the agenda items related to the city charter amendments,the
dissolution of various commissions,the changes to the statement on human dignity, and the proposal to review
materials at the city library.The city charter amendments are an affront to democracy, especially the weakening of the
requirements for city clerk.
Hildy Meyers
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:52 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
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From: Linda Law<lindaklaw@aol.com>
Sent: Monday,September 4, 2023 9:32:19 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
Dear Council Members,
Please vote no on agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 at the September 5, 2023 City Council meeting.
I don't even know where to start with my objections to these agenda items.
The proposed charter amendments are unnecessary and would be extremely costly. Over a million dollars to place these
amendments on a March 2024 ballot is ridiculous.
There is no evidence of voter fraud that necessitates the city having a separate local election that requires voter id and
requires the monitoring of ballot drop boxes.
The City has gotten itself involved in costly anti-housing lawsuits and settled with the Air Show operator for millions
when the city is supposedly broke.
The City Council and or the City Attorney have no business determining what books are available in our public libraries.
That is the job of our librarians. Let them do their jobs.
Failing to recognize the transgender community in the revised Statement on Human Dignity is just shameful.
Censuring Council Member Moser for speaking the truth is beyond hypocritical. Having a known racist and anti-semite
on the council should be called out every day.There are photos,tapes, and newspaper articles that prove that
relationship.
Against staff recommendations,the mayor is recommending that the city choose the lowest ranked Federal Government
Affairs lobbyist. Why is that happening?
Proposing that the city ban broad universal mask and vaccine mandates as a response to Covid 19 or its variants is just ill
informed. Covid 19 continues to mutate and having mask and vaccine mandates available is just good public health
policy.
Dissolving numerous boards with little or no public input is very troubling to say the least.
What's happening with the Climate Action Plan for the City?
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Our high standards for the City Clerk position and other positions should continue.
Thank you for your time.
2
Moore, Tania
From: Chris Varga <christopher.j.varga@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:11 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: City Council Meeting 9-5-2023
Huntington Beach City Council,
The following is in regards to City Council Meeting scheduled for 9/5/23. I will predict that all of the controversial
Agenda Items this week will pass 4-3 with the usual suspects on their side of the fence. The council will again sit through
hours of Public Comment as well as many email comments that one would hope might sway at least one council
member to vote outside the box. But not this council. The four block majority members of the council continue with
their fascist anti-woke agenda even when it doesn't reflect the City of Huntington Beach. I hope they keep you up to 3
AM with public comments this week! Enough with this MAGA agenda playbook.
Anyway, here are my positions on some of the agenda items:
Agenda Item 30(23-700). NO to any charter changes. The four of you campaigned on NO changes to the charter. Stop
the insanity. Stop the Gates family nepotism!
Agenda Item 31 (23-693) NO to all these changes.There are a lot of good coming out of these committees with a lot of
free volunteer labor! NO changes!
Agenda item 32 (23-734). NO on the changes to the dignity policy. It was just fine the previous version. No changes
needed. Stop making work!
Agenda Item 33 (23-732)Agree with this agenda item. The E-Bikes are out of control! This is a start. But we also have a
big problem with persons WITH driving licenses. The beach path is a highway with e-bikes going as fast as they can way
too often. We also need fines and enforcement! There is signage at numerous places on the beach path that states
"Prohibited: Motor Bicycles/Vehicle without permitted". I was taught in engineering school; electric motors are
motors! Either changes the signs, law or enforcement. Right now, everything goes!
Agenda Item 34(23-731) NO on this agenda item. Natalie Moser was right to question somethings that many in our city
have questioned about Council person Van Der Mark.
Agenda Item 35 (27-738).Just stop with this anti safety ban. Mask work! NO on this agenda item. This is just another
check mark in the anti-woke Republican agenda item. Wedge issue BS.
Sincerely,
Chris Varga
Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: Lisa Swanson <lisainlb@ymail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:22 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: 9/5/23 Agenda Item 31
Dear City Council Members, I urge you to reconsider your proposal to eliminate many of our citizen
advisory committees. There are many community members who are passionate about our wonderful
city and want to serve and be part of the process to continually improve. It is hard to understand why
you do not want to hear from them. I am personally most upset by the proposed dissolution of
the Environmental/Sustainability Board which I have been applying to get appointed to for several
years. When the last opening occurred due to the passing of Surfrider's beloved Tony Soriano, there
were 24 applicants indicating a strong public interest in this Board. This Board has been in existence
for decades and reflects the importance of environmental issues to the identity and prosperity of Surf
City.
Although I do not have a close personal interest in the other community advisory boards that are
proposed for elimination, I am still very disappointed to see the mobile home advisory board on the
list because I have been to enough city council meetings to know that this a critical issue to many of
our residents. I do not know much about the Youth Board, but this also seems like an important issue
for our community.
Thank you for your consideration,
Lisa Swanson
13+yr resident SE Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: MEG ROBINSON <twokyu@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:36 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Against Item 31C on CC agenda for 9/5/2023
The disbanding of the Human Relations Committee is another slap in the face by this council against varied groups in HB.
This is a committee that brings together the diverse voices in this city and educates the city as a whole. Perhaps that is
why you find it so threatening.
I am dismayed but not surprised by your dismantling anything that promotes and celebrates the various groups in HB
Margaret Robinson
8788 Coral Spring Ct
206G HB 92646
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Moore, Tania
From: Deb Lelchuk <deblelchuk@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 12:52 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Items on Tuesday, Sept. 5 agenda
As a resident of Huntington Beach, I am voicing my opposition to the following:
Item No. 31 23-693 Adopt Resolution No. 2023-40, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach repealing Resolutions 2002-106 and 2021-66, and dissolving the Human Relations Committee;
A Human Relations Committee is a vital part of a city the size of Huntington Beach. It is part of a community-wide effort
to promote human dignity.The committee works closely with the Police Department to strictly enforce and monitor all
incidents that could be classified as hate crimes and hate incidents.
The 2021 Orange County Hate Crimes Report from the OC Human Relations Commission found that hate incidents and
crimes have increased by 165% in the past five years,with over 300 reported hate incidents that year and nearly 100
hate crimes. In Huntington Beach,there were seven hate incidents and seven hate crimes in 2022.
This committee is vital to addressing the growing divisions within our community and I urge the council not to dissolve
it. Show the community you support the addressing of this horrendous problem.
Additionally, I oppose per item 32. 23-734,the proposed amended Policy on Human Dignity as adding an unnecessary
and inflammatory clause giving the council powers that belong rightly with law enforcement and parents. It is not the
councils purvue to determine what constitutes grooming etc.
Further, I oppose item 34. 23-731 the censure of council member Natalie Moser. She was acting within her
responsibility to question the qualifications of a fellow council member to serve on an ad hoc committee. Censure is not
necessary as her statements did not constitute the views/statements of the City Council, but were solely hers alone and
were not inappropriate in light of the topic at hand.
Sincerely, Deborah Lelchuk
16802 Coral Cay Lane, Huntington Beach.
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Moore, Tania
From: Linda Moon <Isapiro048@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 2:58 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: September 5,2023 City Council Agenda
I write in opposition to Agenda Items 16, 30 (A-E), 31(A-K), 32, 33, and 34.
16. The City Council has absolutely no business addressing or determining standards for
selection of materials in the public library. The Library is managed and operated by well-
educated professional librarians, who have done an outstanding job in selecting
materials. There was no public call for council interference until Councilmember Vandermark
created a false issue, using a list of materials provided by the radical conservative group Moms
for Liberty. Statements that "young children have access to obscene materials" have been
proven false. The questioned sexually explicit materials were in the Adult section of the
library. Items in the Children's Library relating to homosexuality are age appropriate and
subject to parental selection. No "young children" arrive at and select materials without an
adult present and parents are notified by email regarding all materials checked out by their
children. I've yet to see a toddler arrive at the library alone, and few have the ability to read
any written text or understand the context of the items of concern.
30. The proposed charter amendments may not legally be put before the voters on a primary
election ballot. Election Code 9255 specifically requires that any charter amendments proposed
by the governing body be considered on the General Election ballot. There is no exception that
would apply to the proposed action.
The proposed Amendments have been steamrolled through without the opportunity for full
public scrutiny. The mostly self-serving amendments have been commingled in a confusing
and insufficiently descriptive manner. While charter revision commissions are not mandated by
the charter or state statute, they are provided for therein and have been the traditional manner of
amending the charter in Huntington Beach. Review by the charter commission, empaneled
pursuant to state law, allows input by the public and experts over an extended period of
time. Submission on the General Election Ballot allows for their consideration by the largest
voting population. The proponent councilmembers are obviously relying on a low-turnout
Primary Election to ramrod through amendments that only facilitate their further concentration
of control.
After making drastic budget cuts for city services due to reduced revenue and increased costs of
litigation and judgments against the city, the expenditure of$1,200,000 is unconscionable.
31. The dissolution of boards and commissions which have provided important and significant
input and expertise to the City over many decades is shameful and indicates an unjustified
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arrogance of the proponent councilmembers in assuming that they know everything there is to
know about everything and need no public input. The new council members all promised to
listen to the public and invite their participation in decisions relating to the future of the
city. This item flies in the face of those promises.
32. The proposed amendment of the City's well-crafted compassionate Policy on Human
Dignity is an apparent attempt to diminish the importance of protecting traditionally targeted
people of identified classifications. It further denies the existence of those who do not fit into a
binary gender classification. An improper religious reference is also relied upon to justify its
provisions. The city has no legal control over the limitation of gender participation in activities
and the human dignity statement is without any legal significance to the enforcement of civil
rights. However, it does identify the city as one that is either welcoming and protective to all or
one in which the residents and their leaders are intolerant and discriminatory. I hope we will
not be seen as the latter.
33. This item creates another costly bureaucracy that would improperly distinguish rules for
the operation of e-bikes from those of surrounding cities in a manner that could not be easily
enforced. If the City is concerned about e-bikes, the issues of concern and appropriate
amendments to the California Vehicle Code should be discussed with our State Representatives.
34. This proposal to censure Councilmember Moser is outrageous. It highlights the
vindictiveness and personal animosity of the proponent councilmembers. Those
councilmembers have declined to support any standards of decorum for council meetings and
have repeatedly condoned assaultive language being used in reference to Councilmembers
Kalmick, Moser and Bolton by members of the public and themselves. The attempt to censure
Councilmember Moser for asking that Councilmember Vandermark acknowledge the existence
of the Holocaust before taking a position on the Human Relations Commission is absurd. It
was Councilmember Vandermark who responded with a screaming nonresponsive
diatribe. This item will likely be heard in the early hours of the morning when there will be
little audience for this totally unwarranted action. A mature and reasonable action would be to
request that staff draft a rational policy of council decorum.
Linda Sapiro Moon
lsapiro048@gmail.com
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From: Lorraine Gayer <Igayer@msn.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 3:50 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Letter to Huntington Beach City Council Regarding Agenda Items for September 5, 2023
City Council Meeting
To.The Huntington Beach City Council
From. Lorraine Gayer
Huntington Beach Resident Since 1970
Voter
September 4,2023
To the members of The Huntington Beach City Council:
I am concerned about a number of agenda items for the September 5,2023, city council meeting. My specific concerns are as follows
I am adamantly opposed to the shameful measures proposed by the Huntington Beach City Council majority to weaken the city's long-standing
stated commitment to protect human dignity.
I also oppose the dissolution of the city's Human Relations Committee at a time when our city needs more than ever to enhance
communication between the various communities within our city
I oppose the elimination of other volunteer city committees.This action, if passed, diminishes the involvement of city residents in city
governance.This makes the city less democratic
I also oppose the proposed"No Mask,No Vaccine Mandate" measure.We live in a time of unpredictable health needs. It is foolish to
foreclose the ability of the city to deal with whatever health threats may arise in the future.This measure puts the very lives of citizens of the city
at risk.
I also oppose the censure of Councilperson Moser. Councilperson Moser's free speech rights as an elected representative should be
protected. Should this censure pass, I urge Councilperson Moser to seek a legal remedy.
In the many years that I have lived here since 1970, I have been impressed by the openness and decency in our city. The actions proposed by
the current Huntington Beach City Council majority make me ashamed of my city government. Additionally,the actions/positions taken by the
city council majority and the city attorney put the city in financial jeopardy.
Lorraine Gayer
16682 Lovell Lane
Huntington Beach CA 92647
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Moore, Tania
From: laura sire <Ilaurajjane@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:02 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: laura sire
Subject: Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34.35. (Agenda dated Sept 5, 2023)
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton, Burns, Kalmick,
and Moser,
My name is Laura Sire. I moved to Huntington Beach with my family when I was 14 years old. I am
now 75 years old so I've been here a long time, and have witnessed many changes over the
decades. I was a realtor in this city for about 10 years, and then made a career change to teaching
and taught 1st grade for 16 years. The last decade or so I've enjoyed volunteering and being of
service to HB.
Currently, I've been experiencing some health issues which have necessitated me stepping back from
my activities. However, I am writing today out of the urgency of the crisis I see the governance of
Huntington Beach facing.
I am appalled at what has occurred since the council majority Strickland, Van Der Mark, McKeon, and
Burns were sworn in December 2022. Public comments are heard but not really heard.
The "Thank you for being here" mechanically repeated by Mayor Strickland rings hollow as the CC
majority deconstructs all that is positive, inclusive, compassionate, and sound city government with
their robotic, pre-determined and thoughtless 4-3 votes.
That said, still in hopes of being heard I strongly ask for a NO vote on Agenda items
15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
Although ALL should be voted down, #'s 30,31,32,34 and 35 particularly warrant NO votes:
-30. VOTE NO. Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023 primary election.
*This item is the epitome of hypocrisy as it was brought forward by councilmembers who have
repeatedly stated that we should follow and not deviate from our City Charter. This is written as only
ONE agenda item and did not involve the electorate of our city. There are 3 measures but actually
include many negative impacts such as wasted $$$, voter ID requirement and other conditions that
make voting less accessible especially to those whose voices specifically NEED to be heard.
*This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings.
*$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g
*Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the March ballot, it will
be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these measures truly mean they will be
voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and before March
5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions, and
committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the people. It reeks of
authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human dignity. After
reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity, I find myself agreeing with
Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that should be cancelled. This draft excludes the
LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering
that this would cause those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this
statement is shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between Councilmember
Moser and Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this on the agenda? Councilmember
Moser was in control and simply asked needed questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland
announced that the ad-hoc committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her.
Considering Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and
photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due diligence in
representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort at obtaining the
truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember Moser, interrupting her and
yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and hostile denial
(which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering and wanting only to know
the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this leadership position.
#35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to the health
and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday.
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Moore, Tania
From: george sire <gunahound@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:55 PM
To: laura sire; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: laura sire
Subject: Re:Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34.35. (Agenda dated Sept 5, 2023)
Nicely put together.
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Monday, September 4, 2023, 4:02 PM, laura sire <Ilaurajjane@yahoo.com>wrote:
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton,
Burns, Kalmick, and Moser,
My name is Laura Sire. I moved to Huntington Beach with my family when I was 14
years old. I am now 75 years old so I've been here a long time, and have witnessed
many changes over the decades. I was a realtor in this city for about 10 years, and then
made a career change to teaching and taught 1st grade for 16 years. The last decade
or so I've enjoyed volunteering and being of service to HB.
Currently, I've been experiencing some health issues which have necessitated me
stepping back from my activities. However, I am writing today out of the urgency of the
crisis I see the governance of Huntington Beach facing.
I am appalled at what has occurred since the council majority Strickland, Van Der Mark,
McKeon, and Burns were sworn in December 2022. Public comments are heard but not
really heard.
The "Thank you for being here" mechanically repeated by Mayor Strickland rings hollow
as the CC majority deconstructs all that is positive, inclusive, compassionate, and sound
city government with their robotic, pre-determined and thoughtless 4-3 votes.
That said, still in hopes of being heard I strongly ask for a NO vote on Agenda items
15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
Although ALL should be voted down, #'s 30,31,32,34 and 35 particularly warrant NO
votes:
-30. VOTE NO. Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023
primary election.
*This item is the epitome of hypocrisy as it was brought forward by councilmembers
who have repeatedly stated that we should follow and not deviate from our City
Charter. This is written as only ONE agenda item and did not involve the electorate of
our city. There are 3 measures but actually include many negative impacts such as
wasted $$$, voter ID requirement and other conditions that make voting less accessible
especially to those whose voices specifically NEED to be heard.
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*This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings.
*$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g
*Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the
March ballot, it will be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these
measures truly mean they will be voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and
before March 5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions,
and committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the
people. It reeks of authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human
dignity. After reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity,
I find myself agreeing with Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that
should be cancelled. This draft excludes the LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis
on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering that this would cause
those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this statement is
shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between
Councilmember Moser and Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this
on the agenda? Councilmember Moser was in control and simply asked needed
questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland announced that the ad-hoc
committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her. Considering
Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and
photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due
diligence in representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort
at obtaining the truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember
Moser, interrupting her and yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It
is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and
hostile denial (which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering
and wanting only to know the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this
leadership position.
#35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to
the health and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday.
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Moore, Tania
From: vanessaweb@aol.com
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:47 PM
To: laura sire; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: laura sire
Subject: Re:Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34.35. (Agenda dated Sept 5, 2023)
Laura,that is a great letter!! Thanks for letting me read it. I know you'll be there in spirit tomorrow night. V
Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
On Monday, September 4, 2023, 4:02 PM, laura sire<Ilaurajjane@yahoo.com>wrote:
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton,
Burns, Kalmick, and Moser,
My name is Laura Sire. I moved to Huntington Beach with my family when I was 14
years old. I am now 75 years old so I've been here a long time, and have witnessed
many changes over the decades. I was a realtor in this city for about 10 years, and then
made a career change to teaching and taught 1st grade for 16 years. The last decade
or so I've enjoyed volunteering and being of service to HB.
Currently, I've been experiencing some health issues which have necessitated me
stepping back from my activities. However, I am writing today out of the urgency of the
crisis I see the governance of Huntington Beach facing.
I am appalled at what has occurred since the council majority Strickland, Van Der Mark,
McKeon, and Burns were sworn in December 2022. Public comments are heard but not
really heard.
The "Thank you for being here" mechanically repeated by Mayor Strickland rings hollow
as the CC majority deconstructs all that is positive, inclusive, compassionate, and sound
city government with their robotic, pre-determined and thoughtless 4-3 votes.
That said, still in hopes of being heard I strongly ask for a NO vote on Agenda items
15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
Although ALL should be voted down, #'s 30,31,32,34 and 35 particularly warrant NO
votes:
-30. VOTE NO. Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023
primary election.
*This item is the epitome of hypocrisy as it was brought forward by councilmembers
who have repeatedly stated that we should follow and not deviate from our City
Charter. This is written as only ONE agenda item and did not involve the electorate of
our city. There are 3 measures but actually include many negative impacts such as
wasted $$$, voter ID requirement and other conditions that make voting less accessible
especially to those whose voices specifically NEED to be heard.
i
*This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings.
*$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g
*Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the
March ballot, it will be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these
measures truly mean they will be voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and
before March 5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions,
and committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the
people. It reeks of authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human
dignity. After reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity,
I find myself agreeing with Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that
should be cancelled. This draft excludes the LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis
on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering that this would cause
those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this statement is
shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between
Councilmember Moser and Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this
on the agenda? Councilmember Moser was in control and simply asked needed
questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland announced that the ad-hoc
committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her. Considering
Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and
photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due
diligence in representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort
at obtaining the truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember
Moser, interrupting her and yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It
is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and
hostile denial (which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering
and wanting only to know the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this
leadership position.
#35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to
the health and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday.
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Moore, Tania
From: Annilise Flanagan-Frankl <anniliseff@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 5:58 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Comments
As a resident of Huntington Beach I was to express my opinion in a public format since I cannot
attend the meeting on September 5, 2023.
1. The Huntington Beach City Council SHOULD NOT CENSOR Councilwoman Natalie
Moser for questioning Mayor Pro Tem Gracey Van Der Mark's ability to appropriately
participate in a committee to amend the city's Declaration of Policy on Human
Dignity. Gracey Van Der Mark has a long history of defending history on the atrocities of
the Holocaust and her friendships with the terrorist organization - the Proud Boys.
2, I OPPOSE THE UNNECESSARY ELECTION IN MARCH 2024, TO ADD AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITY'S CHARTER. THIS CITY COUNCIL IS SPENDING TAXPAYERS' HARD EARNED
MONE.
3. I OPPOSE THE CONTINUED SPENDING OF MY MONEY TO THE KENNEDY
COMMISSION. AGAINM, THIS CITY COUNCIL IS SPENDING TAXPAYERS' MONEY ON ISSUES
MAKING HUNTINGTON BEACH SEEM TO BE AN UNWELCOMING COMMUNITY TO ANYONE
WHO DOESN'T "FIT" THE MAJORITY OF THOSE ON THE COUNCILS' DESCRIPTION OF
"APPROPRIATE FOR THE COMMUNITY".
4. I oppose any action which would allow the City Attorney to expand his staff and to find a
mechanism for his wife to become a city employee!! Nepotism is not tolerated!!!
5. I OPPOSE THE SPENDING OF MY TAX MONEY TO FUND THE AIRSHOW! THERE ARE
BOTH ENVIRONMENTAL AND PRACTICAL REASONS TO NOT HAVE THE AIRSHOW. I AM
APPALLED AT THE SPENDING OF TAXPAYER MONEY FOR THE MAJORITY ON THE CITY
COUNCIL TO INGRATIATE THEMSELVES WITH FUTURE POTENTIAL DONORS TO THEIR
POLITICAL CAREERS.
6. I OPPOSE THE DISBANDING OF COMMITTEES WITH CURRENT VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING
FREE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES TO THE CITY. DISBANDING THESE COMMITTEES
MEANS IN THE FUTURE, THE CITY WILL HAVE TO PAY PROFESSIONALS IN AREAS
IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY.
Lastly, I am frustrated by the majority of City Council Members. I strongly suggest reading the
book "White Privilege"!
Annilise M. Flanagan-Frankl, M.A.
CounselingPsychologist
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Remember - the past is over, the future is a mystery,and today is a gift. That is why it is called
the PRESENT.
Make today count.
Call: 847-226-3119
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From: Juana Mueller <juanamueller33@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 8:22 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Council Agenda, Sept. 5, 2023
Dear City Council of Huntington Beach,
Respectfully, I consider a number of items on this Sept. 5, 2023 Council Agenda dangerous to our City and I believe they
lead toward a dismantling of a democratic way of governance.
Therefore I ask for a NO vote o the following items:
#30(no charter amendments, no March 5, 2024 ballot)
#31 (no dissolving boards and committees)
#32 (no change to policy on human dignity)
#34 (no censure of Councilmember Moser)
#35 ((no resolution to be "no mask no vaccine" city)
Respectfully submitted,
Sincerely,
Juana Mueller.
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Switzer, Donna
From: Jessamyn Garner <jessamyngarner@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:33 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Please oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I wish I could attend the meeting tonight,but unfortunately I was exposed to Covid over the weekend. I want to
keep my neighbors safe so I plan to stay home.
As a resident of Huntington Beach, I am appalled by many items on tonight's agenda. The policies and
decisions that are being considered are hurtful to minorities in this community and they do not represent my
values of inclusion and integrity.
I urge you to oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, and 35.
Specifically, as a member of the LGBTQ+community, I reject the statement of Human Dignity that has been
warped to include transphobic rhetoric that will directly impact my ability to live in this community.
I know based on previous behavior and voting records from the council that this email and the hundreds of
other comments you will receive in the next 18 hours will not likely change your minds.Just know that your
constituents are paying attention to your actions and we will vote accordingly. Making it harder for us to vote
and passing threatening policies will not deter us from showing up to the polls. On the contrary, it will
galvanize us and we will show up in even greater numbers.
We won't allow this city to continue to be led by hateful rhetoric and exclusionary policies.
Jessamyn Garner
(they/them)
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From: Ann Palmer <714anniep@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:04 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Agenda item support 19, 31, 32, 34, 35
App was frozen this morning.
-Ann Palmer
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From: LISE MILLER <genereaux@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:56 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Oppose 15B, 30, 31, 32, 34, and 35
Dear Council,
Please consider the following recommendations:
Oppose Item #15B
There is no explanation why the Council would hire the lowest rated advocacy firm when judged by our own
Intergovernmental Relations Committee. A rubric was developed for evaluating the proposals that were submitted in
response to the RFP and then the IRC recommended hiring the highest ranked firm, but the Council is poised to hire the
lowest ranked firm instead. Without explanation, this seems to be a waste of our tax dollars.
Oppose Item #30
I strongly oppose moving any of the proposed charter amendments to the primary ballot. They were not drafted in
accordance with our own rules or charter requirements. There was no citizen commission, only a 3 person ad hoc
committee that developed these behind closed doors. None of them are needed for good governance of our city.
Oppose Item #31
I strongly oppose dissolving the city's commissions and committees. They are made up of citizens which allow the
Council to have the most direct input from our citizens on varying topics of concern in our city.
Oppose Item #32
I strongly oppose the adoption of the ad hoc committee's "rewrite" of the Policy on Human Dignity. The 2021 version
was thorough, complete and inclusive. Not only is this new version incomplete, it is actually exclusive and transphobic. I
would be embarrassed for people to know that I live in a city that has published such a horrible document.
Oppose Item #34
I strongly oppose censuring Councilmember Moser for asking a relevant question. When Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark
was selected to be part of the ad hoc committee to reevaluate a policy that addresses the Holocaust and hate crimes, it
is certainly relevant to know if any of the 3 members charged with that task holds any biases. Van Der Mark has never
publicly answered the questions that have been swirling around the community for years. I am more concerned that
Van Der Mark responded to the reasonable query by shouting and calling Moser a liar. That seems a much more
egregious offense.
Oppose Item #35
There have been no mask or vaccine mandates in place for months, if not years. This agenda item seems to be placed
just to get people riled up (as if there isn't enough on this agenda). I oppose this waste of time.
Thank you!
Sent from my iPad
Switzer, Donna
From: shirleynixon@olympus.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:01 AM
To: SupplementalComm@Surfcity-hb.org.
Subject: Comments - 9/5/23 Council agenda items
This evening's council meeting agenda contains a number of items of concern to me, a newer resident of California and
Huntington Beach. The Council's recent trend toward tossing-out solid, carefully considered policies and traditions in
favor of hastily drawn substitutes is troubling. Below are a few specifics:
• Agenda#16: I oppose the City's attempt to involve itself in determining appropriate materials for its public
libraries.
• Agenda#30: I oppose the City's attempt to hastily alter the City Charter. For many reasons,these resolutions
should be tabled. Charter amendments deserve more thorough public discussion and opportunities for input
before putting them before the electorate.
• Agenda#31: I oppose the wholesale dissolution of long-standing boards and commissions based upon
recommendations from a committee that met for a short time and in secret. Good government suffers when
elected officials cut off channels for obtaining input from educated volunteers who thoroughly and thoughtfully
offer advice and/or collect data on specialized topics.
Shirley Nixon
8655 Fresno Circle #5O1C
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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Switzer, Donna
From: Joanna Weiss <joannajweiss@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:00 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: City Council Proposals
Dear HB City Councilmembers,
I am writing to express my opposition to the re-writing of the City's Statement of Human Dignity,the elimination of
several citizen boards and commissions,the censure of Councilwoman Natalie Moser, ballot measures to ban flying the
Pride Flag, and requiring voters to use IDs for city elections(among other voting rights revisions).These proposals are
the latest attempts of a concerning trend from the Huntington Beach City Council..As a champion of democracy and a
fierce LGBTQ+ally, I oppose these measures which would limit democratic participation in our local elections and only
further inflict harm on our LGBTQ+community.
Government has the power and responsibility to promote democracy and to create welcoming and safe environments
for all of our citizens, especially those in marginalized communities. Instead,what we have seen from the Huntington
Beach City Council is a relentless attack on our democratic norms and the trans and LGBTQ+community.
I urge the board to reject the proposals to put these measures on the March 5th primary ballot,which would also save
the city upwards of$1.5 million.
Sincerely,
Joanna Weiss
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:45 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: FW:Comments Re: 9/5 Meeting
From:elainemeigs@socal.rr.com <elainemeigs@socal.rr.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 8:07 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: FW: Comments Re: 9/5 Meeting
Please reword the fourth bullet as follows:Censuring a council member for questioning the suitability of a colleague to a
very important role *destroys* appropriate and responsible oversight.
From:elainemeigs@socal.rr.com <elainemeigs@socal.rr.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 7:38 AM
To: 'city.council@surfcity-hb.org'<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Comments Re: 9/5 Meeting
I'll make it brief:
• Dissolution of commissions that make Huntington Beach a more civil place to live makes residents wonder who
you're serving. Please reconsider.
• Discouraging the use of masks and vaccines demonstrates a lack of lessons learned.
• There is no demonstrated fact-based need to restrict voting in Huntington Beach.
• Censuring a council member for questioning the suitability of a colleague to a very important role is called
appropriate and responsible oversight.
• Any statement on human dignity should reflect the entire community, and should not reflect the particular
religious or ideological views of individual council members.
I'd venture a guess the majority of registered voters in Huntington Beach don't approve of city council members who
breach the public trust, ignore public health needs, restrict voting rights, censure oversight, or limit human dignity with
personal views. Remember: We vote.And you will see a tremendous get out the vote effort for 2024.
Elaine Meigs
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:45 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: FW:Agenda Item #31
Original Message
From: Laura Julyne<pcwatch2@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 8:17 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Agenda Item#31
I am against the dissolution of Agenda#31, sub:C The dissolution of the Human Relations Committee and sub :E of the
same Agenda Item The dissolution of the Mobile Home Advisory Board.
Both Advisory Boards serve a major purpose in this city and are needed to advise City Council.
Laura Lara
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From: Karen Marie Carroll <dockaren44@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:06 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Agenda Items
Mayor Strickland and Members of the City Council
I am writing in opposition to or with serious concern regarding the following items on the 9/5/23 City
Council Meeting Agenda: Item 30. 23-700, 31. 23-693, 26. 23-707, Item 27. 23-704, Item 28. 23-733,
15 23-700, and 16. 23-741
Item 30. 23-700- This item marks acceleration of a trajectory putting control of our city into the hands
of extremists who are already providing their friends and associates opportunities to profit through
secret settlements and now a re-do of bidding for contracts.
What is being proposed appears to build on actions already taken that clearly benefit the new majority
— along with their friends and family. Financial gain and political ambition are equally apparent.
point to the following:
1) At the outset of your terms, you upped the limits on campaign contributions that give you
quite an advantage in campaigns to come. I contributed to several candidates in the last
election, and it was difficult for me financially. But I gave the limit and thought it was fair
because there were limitations in place for all candidates. The current majority, however,
was strategically supported by investors and groups many of which are outside of our city.
2) You propose re-arranging election cycles that would permit City Attorney Michael Gates
and his wife Kelly Gates to run together, without reasonable limits on what they could spend
together in a very well financed campaign. Included is a reduction of the requirements for
City Clerk, which would permit Ms. Gates to run. Moving election oversight from the County
to the City Attorney and City Clerk is ridiculous, unnecessary, and expensive. The optics are
terrible! Further, it plays to the myth that there is election fraud here, for which there is no
evidence.
Items 31. 23-693, particularly points I), J), and K)
This agenda item would change the application requirements for local contracts that open the door for
persons, agencies, or firms that organize our local events. Will Code Four and Kevin Elliot be
selected to run the 4th of July Parade and other city events too? We have heard that the Blue Angels
and other armed forces units arrange airshows without a middleman like Mr. Elliott. That is the way it
is done in other locations, such as Seattle.
Item 15. 23-673
I question the change to accept the staff recommendations for federal lobbying consultants. Why
accept the lowest ranked vendor to provide legislative analysis for our city? I understand that Mayor
Strickland has received political contributions from that contractor. Really, this is the best that
Huntington Beach deserves? Could there be any more evidence of political payback?
Item 16. 23-741
Cultural issues outside of the those that actually matter to all residents were presented with a strategy
of shock. Are you saying the extreme examples you found were in books in our library and schools in
our city? I think not. I assure you, most of us do not want you to take on our parenting, just do the
normal business of governing our city.
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 10:23 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: FW: Comments on agenda items for 9/5/2023 Council Meeting
From: shirleynixon@olympus.net<shirleynixon@olympus.net>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 10:21 AM
To: City.Council@surfcity-hb.org.
Subject:Comments on agenda items for 9/5/2023 Council Meeting
Dear Council Members&associated staff,
Please consider my comments, pasted below.
Thank you,
Shirley Nixon
8655 Fresno Circle #5O1C
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
This evening's council meeting agenda contains a number of items of concern to me, a newer resident of California and
Huntington Beach. The Council's recent trend toward tossing-out solid, carefully considered policies and traditions in
favor of hastily drawn substitutes is troubling. Below are a few specifics:
• Agenda #16: I oppose the City's attempt to involve itself in determining appropriate materials for its public
libraries.
• Agenda #30: I oppose the City's attempt to hastily alter the City Charter. For many reasons,these resolutions
should be tabled. Charter amendments deserve more thorough public discussion and opportunities for input
before putting them before the electorate.
• Agenda #31: I oppose the wholesale dissolution of long-standing boards and commissions based upon
recommendations from a committee that met for a short time and in secret. Good government suffers when
elected officials cut off channels for obtaining input from educated volunteers who thoroughly and thoughtfully
offer advice and/or collect data on specialized topics.
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Switzer, Donna
From: Ada Hand <adajhand@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:45 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Item 31 -- No
I speak against your dissolving the Human Relations Committee and the Mobile Home Advisory Board, both of which
have helped individuals and groups of people in this community for decades. Your misguided attempts at leadership are
making Huntington Beach a laughing stock. We know you took$$from mobile home park owners and now you are
doing their bidding. We will remember this.
Ada J. Hand, Secretary
H.B. Mobile Home Resident Coalition
714-717-1294(cell)
adaihand@gmail.com
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:05 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: FW: 9/5 City Council Feedback
From: Doug Schneider<doug.schneider@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:04 AM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: 9/5 City Council Feedback
To Whom it May Concern:
I am a long-time resident of Huntington Beach and love the community, but have been troubled by the actions
of the new City Council majority. The best qualities of our American democracy are justice, equality, and due
process of law. Our government is made to represent the electorate. These qualities do not seem to be priorities
of the council majority,judging by many recent actions and many more under consideration currently.
Secret ad hoc meetings, concealing the terms of major legal settlements and bypassing public comment on key
issues suggest that the council majority does not want the public to know about their actions or to have a voice
in them. Inviting more money into the political process as the majority has recently done sends a message that
influence is for sale.
I don't have confidence that this council majority will do the right thing, but I am writing to include my voice in
the public record. I am opposed to agenda items 16, 30, 31, 32, 34 and 35.
Sincerely,
Doug Schneider
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Switzer, Donna
From: Celeste Rybicki <celeste@celesterybicki.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:53 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Disgusted but not Defeated, NO on items 15,16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35
Dear City Council Majority,
I am sure I'm not the first to mention that the attempt to throw all these issues on the agenda today,the day after a
holiday long weekend, is a slimy attempt to sneak them all in without giving the public adequate time to realize what
you're doing. I don't believe this will change how you vote,you've proven time and time again you do not care how the
residents of Huntington Beach really feel. However, I am writing to have it on record, so you cannot deny that your
constituents have reached out in opposition.
I and strongly against censuring Councilwoman Moser. Nothing she said was incorrect or inappropriate, she repeated the
same concerns many of us have about the Mayor Pro Tem. I do feel that GVDM lashing out against her, interrupting and
calling her a liar was unprofessional and inappropriate. If you're going to consider censure I would direct that towards
VanDerMark.
I am against the proposed amendments to the city charter. For a group that ran on keeping the city charter as is... I am so
confused as to why this is even happening. I didn't vote for any of you so I'm not particularly shocked or disappointed
but I assume many who voted for you do feel deceived.
I am so, so, so opposed to the modified Policy on Human Dignity. It is,to put it lightly, wholly undignified. If this offensive
monstrosity passes I expect there to be so much public pushback causing embarrassment(and very likely loss of
business)for our city. I can say from personal experience, in the past year I have had 3 pride flags stolen from my front
yard and in the past 8 years I have had zero attempts at grooming or anything inappropriate towards my children by the
HB librarians or public school system or drag queens,for that matter.
I'm writing this morning, not from a place of fear- because I am not afraid that you four(plus Gates,that's a whole other
corrupt mess) can truly destroy our city. I'm writing because I have hope that the good, kind, honest and loving
community I know here far far outnumbers you and your small-minded attempts. So here's one more email letting you
know we see what you're trying to do. I oppose items 15,16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35. I oppose your fascist, bigoted
power grabs.
Celeste Rybicki
HB resident and mother of 3
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:09 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Oppose Agenda Items#30, #31, #32, #34 and #35
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From:Anne Gollay<agollay@socal.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:56:31 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org<supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Oppose Agenda Items#30,#31,#32,#34 and #35
Dear Council Members,
Oppose Agenda Item#30
I am writing in opposition to all Charter amendments as proposed. The Orange County voting process is functioning
exceptionally well, and there is no need for the City of Huntington Beach to insert itself into the process at all. There is
no valid reason to spend money to "fix"what is not broken.The underlying message of these proposed voting process
changes is clearly an attempt to impose the council majority's false beliefs of voter fraud onto the citizens of HB.
It is also clear that Michael Gates is unduly influencing policy and changes to the City Charter to serve his own
interests. The citizens of HB need to pay attention here. The City Attorney is an employee of the City, and thereby
serves all residents. He reports to the City Council and is not the final say on anything.Where are the checks and
balances in these proposed changes to the City Attorney's role?
Oppose Agenda Items#31,#32, and #34
Mr.Strickland has demonstrated a very biased and narrow-minded approach to his role as Mayor. He has had ample
opportunity to bridge the divides that exist in this city. This is evidenced in his appointment of only his like-minded
colleagues on the council to almost every committee,to the exclusion of the minority members. Although,thanks to
Mr.Strickland, the minority on the council are not getting to do much on any committee,the minority retains an
extremely strong base of support. We would like to see their expertise, intelligence and empathy put to good use on
council matters, and not just be shoved aside.
A prime example of Mr. Strickland's bias is wanting to censure Ms. Moser, after it was very clearly Ms.Van Der Mark
who interrupted Ms. Moser to begin with,and began yelling at Ms. Moser. Mr.Strickland and others interrupted Ms.
Moser multiple times and didn't give her a chance to complete her thoughts. Also, I didn't catch which council member
it was who told Ms. Moser, "well, don't think," but whoever that was deserves to be censured.
Mr. Strickland could have shown some open-mindedness by including one of the non-majority council members on the
Ad-Hoc committee to revise the policy on Human Dignity. If he had, perhaps the tone of this entire council might have
been changed for the better. Openness and willingness to see and hear others' points of view takes courage, and sadly I
don't see that in Mr.Strickland.The dissolution of the Human Relations Committee also reflects a lack of courage on the
part of Mr. Burns and Ms.Van Der Mark, and demonstrates that they don't really care about issues faced by ALL
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residents,only those who agree with their opinions.
To follow up on that,the new draft policy on Human Dignity is appalling. It is clearly discriminating against LGBTQ+
residents and visitors,and in particular,transgender people. It also doesn't address hate incidents and crimes that DO
occur in our city against all minorities. I do not understand the fixation on sexual grooming. Again,this is where the
majority council members are imposing their beliefs on all residents. As much as you may not like it, minorities of all
kinds live in our city, and all have the same rights. HB has a very bad reputation for intolerance and bigotry,and I would
not be surprised if this goes against the city during the selection of host cities for the Olympic Games.
Oppose Agenda Item#35
I am also concerned with the ignorance exhibited in Ms.Van Der Mark's"No mask and vaccine mandate"
proposal. There are no mandates in place, and there are unlikely to be any in the future. However, Covid-19 continues
to take lives, and it has been scientifically proven that masks and vaccines help prevent infections, make them shorter,
less serious and reduce fatalities. What is wrong with that?
Respectfully,
Anne Gollay
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From: Melanie Bergeland <melbergeland@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:56 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: September 05, 2023 City Council -Agenda items for meeting
Dear City Council N
I have the following comments for the amendments:
23-734 Human Dignity
I see no reason to amend the Policy on Human Dignity. The current policy addresses this
subject matter in its entirety.
23-700 Measure 1 Voting and Election
I see no reason to change any of Huntington Beach's current voting policies. They have been proven safe
and accurate. We should be encouraging people to vote as our right and not impeding the ability to vote.
To downgrade the City Clerk's education requirements to any four-year Bachelor's degree is a great
disservice to the city.
23-700 Measure 3 section 303 - Please explain this further. I feel meeting commitments to
regularly scheduled meetings is a show of transparency, dedication to office and commitment to the
residents.
23-693 I am very concerned that dissolution of many of the citizen committees will negatively impact the
citizens of this city. The value added to these groups are: Continue transparency between local
government to residents, open communications and exchange of ideas, allow citizens an avenue to
understand city operations, and the city is able to tap into experts in any given area for guidance.
Long time resident
Melanie Bergeland
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:07 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Proposed Agenda for Sept. 5
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From:Jeanne Whitesell<jswhitesell3211@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday,September 4, 2023 10:19:12 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Proposed Agenda for Sept. 5
Dear City Councils members,
I read the Agenda for the September 5 City Council meeting and want to state my concerns.
First I am appalled at Item 32, the Human Dignity document,which results in NO Dignity for some Huntington
Beach citizens. Are we trying to take Huntington Beach back to the Dark Ages?
Second, I'm also against Item 22,which will use reserve funds for lawyers' fees. Why are we supporting lawyers to
bring more unnecessary lawsuits? There needs to be more information and openness on where this money is going.
Third, I'm concerned about Item 16 which seems to me to be an effort to damage one of the great institutions in
HB, our wonderful libraries and librarians.
Other Agenda Items I'm opposed to are 15,29, 30,31, 34 and 35.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Whitesell
17922 Shoreham Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-846-8978
jswhitesell3211@yahoo.com
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Switzer, Donna
From: Diane <dianesgotopnions@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 1:07 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Oppose Item#31
I strongly oppose dissolving the city's commissions and committees. Each of the commissions and committees are made
up of citizens which allow the Council to have the most direct input from our citizens on varying topics of concern in our
city. Turning a deaf ear to the concerns of the residents doesn't make issues go away. It just makes you bad leaders.
Sincerely,
Diane James
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:07 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: CITY COUNCIL LETTER- SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
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From: MJ Baretich<mjbaretich@hotmail.com> •
Sent: Monday,September 4, 2023 10:27:28 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:CITY COUNCIL LETTER-SEPTEMBER 5,2023
September 5, 2023
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
My Name is Mary Jo Baretich
I have been a resident in HB for over 40 years.
To put the Mobile Home Advisory Board in the perspective of importance, let me remind you that the
largest City in California, Los Angeles, has a similar Board whose members will be shocked when they
hear about the dissolving of the Huntington Beach MHAB. The Los Angeles Board is called the Mobile
Home Park Task Force (MHPTF). In the past, I have attended their meetings, assisting mobilehome
residents with their presentations and also spoke regarding important issues that the Board could
address and solve. I was impressed with their organization and willingness to handle some very
difficult problems.. and avoid expensive lawsuits.
Our MHAB is just as important to our City as the LA Task Force is to Los Angeles, and the Mission is
the same.
The Mobile Home Advisory Board (MHAB) is an advisory group made up of mobilehome owners,
mobilehome park owners, and independent residents who do not live in mobilehomes. It was
established in order to provide a specific forum which allows for discussion of and solutions to issues
in the 18 mobilehome parks, made up of around 7000 residents, and to provide feedback for changes
in policies or procedures. These leaders share their expertise and provide strategic policy
recommendations with the Mayor and City Council through their Liaisons and Staff. And, over the
years, potential lawsuits have been stopped by the interaction and solution-solving actions of this
Board.
Besides being set up to engage the community in problem solving, the Board members and attending
homeowners have been fortunate that this Board was set up also as an educational tool by recruiting
presenters from the State, business, and non-profit community to speak on matters affecting mobile
home park owners and residents within Huntington Beach.
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It was suggested by the Ad Hoc Committee that, "Any conflict resolution issues between mobile
home owners and park owners could be directed to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development(HCD), which regulates mobilehome parks. City staff also can connect
residents to appropriate City and community resources".
To clarify, neither HCD nor the City Staff have anything to do with many of the issues that we
have. Yes, we can go to HCD to resolve Title 25 Health and Safety issues and Mobilehome Residency
Law Violations by park owners or management. But, for resolutions of misunderstandings between
mobilehome homeowners and their managers and park owners, our MHAB in the past has been able
to have some very positive dialogs to iron out these misunderstandings and have helped to bring all
parties in those mobile home communities working together to make safer and more congenial
communities.
This is why we have a local Board - to work out the conflicts locally and avoid lawsuits.
Rather than push through this dissolution, I suggest that the Ad Hoc Committee members meet with
the MHAB members and listen to their viewpoints and suggestions.
Thank you.
Mary Jo Baretich
Mobile Home Advisory Board member
HOA President, Cabrillo Beachfront Village
Vice President, Golden State Manufactured-home Owners League (GSMOL)
(714) 465-0932
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Switzer, Donna
From: Anne Gollay <agollay@socal.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:57 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Oppose Agenda Items#30, #31, #32,#34 and #35
Dear Council Members,
Oppose Agenda Item#30
I am writing in opposition to all Charter amendments as proposed. The Orange County voting process is functioning
exceptionally well, and there is no need for the City of Huntington Beach to insert itself into the process at all. There is
no valid reason to spend money to "fix"what is not broken.The underlying message of these proposed voting process
changes is clearly an attempt to impose the council majority's false beliefs of voter fraud onto the citizens of HB.
It is also clear that Michael Gates is unduly influencing policy and changes to the City Charter to serve his own interests.
The citizens of HB need to pay attention here. The City Attorney is an employee of the City, and thereby serves all
residents. He reports to the City Council and is not the final say on anything. Where are the checks and balances in these
proposed changes to the City Attorney's role?
Oppose Agenda Items#31,#32, and #34
Mr. Strickland has demonstrated a very biased and narrow-minded approach to his role as Mayor. He has had ample
opportunity to bridge the divides that exist in this city. This is evidenced in his appointment of only his like-minded
colleagues on the council to almost every committee,to the exclusion of the minority members. Although,thanks to Mr.
Strickland,the minority on the council are not getting to do much on any committee,the minority retains an extremely
strong base of support. We would like to see their expertise, intelligence and empathy put to good use on council
matters, and not just be shoved aside.
A prime example of Mr.Strickland's bias is wanting to censure Ms. Moser, after it was very clearly Ms.Van Der Mark who
interrupted Ms. Moser to begin with, and began yelling at Ms. Moser. Mr.Strickland and others interrupted Ms. Moser
multiple times and didn't give her a chance to complete her thoughts. Also, I didn't catch which council member it was
who told Ms. Moser, "well,don't think," but whoever that was deserves to be censured.
Mr. Strickland could have shown some open-mindedness by including one of the non-majority council members on the
Ad-Hoc committee to revise the policy on Human Dignity. If he had, perhaps the tone of this entire council might have
been changed for the better. Openness and willingness to see and hear others' points of view takes courage, and sadly I
don't see that in Mr.Strickland.The dissolution of the Human Relations Committee also reflects a lack of courage on the
part of Mr. Burns and Ms.Van Der Mark, and demonstrates that they don't really care about issues faced by ALL
residents, only those who agree with their opinions.
To follow up on that,the new draft policy on Human Dignity is appalling. It is clearly discriminating against LGBTQ+
residents and visitors, and in particular,transgender people. It also doesn't address hate incidents and crimes that DO
occur in our city against all minorities. I do not understand the fixation on sexual grooming. Again,this is where the
majority council members are imposing their beliefs on all residents. As much as you may not like it, minorities of all
kinds live in our city, and all have the same rights. HB has a very bad reputation for intolerance and bigotry, and I would
not be surprised if this goes against the city during the selection of host cities for the Olympic Games.
Oppose Agenda Item#35
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I am also concerned with the ignorance exhibited in Ms.Van Der Mark's"No mask and vaccine mandate" proposal.
There are no mandates in place, and there are unlikely to be any in the future. However, Covid-19 continues to take lives,
and it has been scientifically proven that masks and vaccines help prevent infections, make them shorter, less serious and
reduce fatalities. What is wrong with that?
Respectfully,
Anne Gollay
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From: Scott Malabarba <scott@malabarba.org>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:16 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)
Subject: regarding multiple agenda items for the Sept 5 council meeting
Dear Huntington Beach City Council members,
Council members Moser, Kalmick,and Bolton,thank you for your ongoing courage and integrity.
For the council as a whole, my comments on a number of agenda items for September 5 follow.
In (wary)support of 23-732,e-bikes
This looks like a genuine effort to address a real problem that falls with the city council's purview. Excellent, please do
more of that!
In opposition to 23-731,censure of Natalie Moser
The Proud Boys is an hate group that harbors criminals,terrorists, and traitors to this nation. Its purpose is to do harm to
entire segments of the American population, including tens of thousands of citizens of the city you serve.So,yes, if an
elected official has any association with this organization or espouses its beliefs,such as that the Holocaust was a hoax,
that is relevant.And it is fair to ask if they are the right person to revise a policy that was authored to take a stand
against those very beliefs.
This censure not about civility. It is a blatant attempt to silence a council member who asked a question that some don't
want answered.
In opposition to 23-734,revising the policy on human dignity.
"Protect children!" Of course--everyone wants to protect children.
If you were sincere,you would know that queer and trans youth face drastically elevated risk of bullying, harassment,
sexual assault, and suicide,and you would use your position to support and protect them.
Most of us are not looking to the city government to tell us how gender roles should work or what they suppose the
differences between the sexes to be. Furthermore,given the history of this city council in attacking librarians and
educators, I find this wording around sports to be concerning.Will you next target PE teachers?
I am not sure what to make of the paragraph stating that the council will "...vigorously fight criminal activity that risks
some one's [sic]freedoms..." Does it mean to imply that the police and city authorities have not been pursuing the
apprehension of criminals?Or perhaps, in light of the censure of Ms. Moser, it's a threat: violate our freedom to hurt
queer people without consequence and we'll turn the law on you.
"...lend your voice in support of treating and respecting all people equally."An admirable sentiment,and I look forward
to you all joining me with your voice in support of treating and respecting queer and trans people equally.
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Let's be honest--this was never a good faith attempt. It was only ever about erasing the original intent of a policy on
human dignity that has been in place for decades.You could just leave it alone and move on.
In opposition to 23-700,special election and charter amendment
Prior to and during the June 26 special council meeting,we were told that the city was facing budget shortfalls in the
upcoming years and that major cuts across most city departments would be necessary.The city will be paying out 8
million+dollars in lawsuits.So how can the city afford 1.2 million for this election, plus ongoing and unspecified costs for
items like running elections?
The structure of the proposed ballot measures is manipulative.Consistently, I see a prominent voter-baiting item
(election takeover, ban Pride flags at City Hall) mixed in with completely unrelated items that look innocuous but add
power and reduce accountability for the council majority and city attorney.
Every ballot item is a terrible idea (with the possible exception of the Measure C update,which sounds benign, but at
this point who knows?).
Good-faith and well-authored ballot measures would be clearly and simply structured and allow voters to separately
choose on unrelated items.This special election will probably happen,so I can only hope that HB votes smarter this time
around.
Comment on 23-741, "safeguards"for library materials.
Of course the library staff has asked for more time--you have presented them with an insuperable problem.
The library contains thousands of books that many reasonable parents would agree are inappropriate for young
readers: most of the horror,thriller,suspense,and true crime sections; much of fantasy,science fiction,and
literature; some history;and the entire romance section (most of us,of course,just pay attention to our kids and don't
expect these books to be locked up). If you were sincere,you would be concerned about all of these and not just
Genderqueer.
If you were sincere,you would have also noted that commercial bookstores stock the same books.There's little point in
"protecting" children from these books at the library if they can just read them at Barnes and Noble.So you'll need to go
tell store management that they must rearrange their displays to meet your requirements.And then get sued (again).
I hope some of you have realized that this whole effort is a can of worms that will accomplish nothing and cost the city
time, money,and people.You could just make a note to better publicize the library's existing policies and move on.
Comment on 23-726, payouts from litigation reserves
These lawsuits predate current leadership. However, I would hope that upon having to pay out millions of dollars in
taxpayer money,the city would learn its lesson and not do it again.Yet,the city is constantly embroiled in lawsuits over
housing;the current council has doubled down on its stubborn refusal to comply with decades-old state law. It's not
"fighting for HB" if you keep losing.
In opposition to 23-738,anti-mask and anti-vax nonsense
This is pure theater.Attempting to override any county or state policies will probably just get the city sued (again).What
is most amusing about this item is that the people who are cheering for it never really cared, not even when people
were dying of Covid in HB every day.They certainly are not waiting for permission from the city council to rip off their
masks.This accomplishes nothing and makes HB look stupid.
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Comment on 23-693, dissolve various committees and boards
I have no background on this matter. Perhaps it is entirely benign. However, in the context of other activities
of the current city council, such as 23-700, I am suspicious about the unexplained
dissolution of the Environmental and Sustainability Board, the Smart Cities and
Technology Committed, and the Youth Board.
Comment on 23-673, IRC contracts
I would never have noticed this were it not pointed out to me.
"...staff proposes to recommend to the City Council to approve a 2-year professional
services agreement for Federal legislative advocacy services with Van Scoyoc &
Associations and another 2-year professional services agreement for State legislative
advocacy services with Mercury"
But the plan is to "to execute a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington
Beach and Stapleton & Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services", the lowest-
ranked vendor with just over half the overall score of the recommended vendor?
I have no background on this matter. Again, however, in the context of other activities of
the current city council, such as 23-700, it looks suspicious and I have to wonder what
underlying motives might be at play.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Scott Malabarba, HB resident
Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:00 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Oppose Items# 15, 16, 30, 32, 34, and 35 on the September 5, 2023 HB City
Council Agenda
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Subject:Oppose Items# 15, 16, 30, 32, 34, and 35 on the September 5, 2023 HB City Council Agenda
Dear Mayor Strickland and City Council,
I submit my comments in addition to my previous email to Oppose Agenda Items #
31 C and # 34, to you with the understanding that not one of you received a majority
of eligible votes in the elections in which you were elected to office. With this
consideration in mind, I hope that your votes on Tuesday night will reflect the best
interest of all of the people who look to you to represent them, and do what is best to
have a well-run American beach city in the 21st century.
Oppose # 15- Consider Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) recommendation
to approve and authorize execution of Professional Services Contracts with Kahn,
Soares, & Conway LLP for State Legislative Advocacy Services and with Stapleton &
Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services
Why would the council approve a contract with the least qualified applicant, Stapleton &
Associates, per the RFP analysis?
In addition there are 3 contracts identified in items # 26, 27, 28 that are to be
rescinded. Why? The RFP process is very costly and time consuming, and in these
cases for projects that will benefit residents. Why would the city go back to the
beginning of the RFP process. Please explain the need to do this.
Oppose #16, 30, 32, and 35 these items have no place in the operation of a well-run
American beach city in the 21st century. These items appear to be political statements
addressed to a minority of people and political supporters in city that highlight
ideological differences between neighbors and family members and will only serve to
anger and agitate the community and stain the reputation of Huntington Beach. Please
withdraw these items from the agenda.
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Oppose # 16 - Redirect staff to return to City Council on October 17, 2023 with
actionable policy options regarding City library materials and safeguards
We are blessed with an excellent library system here in Huntington Beach with excellent
staff, enthusiastic volunteers, and wonderful patrons. Our library has a system in place
to review questionable items raised by members of the community. There is a library
commission, responsive library staff and ways for parents to monitor their child's book
selections. Use the tools in place to address any questions or concerns.
Oppose # 30 - Consider the submission of 3 Charter amendment ballot measures for
voter approval at the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election, and the adoption of
Resolution Nos. 2023-42, 2023-43, 2023-44 and 2023-45
Please reconsider these charter amendments. You've not engaged the community
to identify the citizens' concerns around these issues. Take the time needed to
include the public in this process in order for a successful outcome.
Amendment # 1
Voter ID - what's wrong with the current system of signature verification?
More In-person voting locations - will there be separate municipal ballots? Will
voters be able to mail them to the City Clerk or OC Registrar of Voters?
Monitoring (Ballot?) Drop Boxes - who monitors?
Several questions on the election administration, cost to the city, and coordination
with the county. What benefit is derived from pursuing the administration of the
municipal elections? What are the costs? What problems and challenges have
occurred with the current administration of elections in Huntington Beach? How do
these measures protect from voter intimidation?
Clarify voters elect the City Attorney as the city's legal counsel free from
interference from city officials
I am most concerned with Amendment #1 office of City Attorney amendments.
This is a consolidation of power around the office of City Attorney and a blow to
voter protections.
This is a tremendous overreach and consolidation of power including the
issues of independence, transparency, accountability by the City Attorney. This
office serves the legal interests of the city (the people) and by extension the city
council. If there is a conflict of interest by the city attorney's office on a legal
matter such as wrongful termination claims from employees and the City
Attorney. How can the City Attorney represent and defend the city and
her/himself in such a case? The council must solicit legal opinion from an
independent attorney outside of the city's employees in order to defend itself. The
City Attorney must take direction from the Council and be a resource to the City
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Manager, Police and Fire chiefs and other city leadership, and if, for some reason
he/she cannot fulfill their role to defend the city.
Amendment # 2
Provide that the only flags that shall be displayed by the City on City property are:
the U.S., County of Orange, City of HB flags, and the Pow, Armed Forces flags
Adopt a Two -Year Budget
City Clerk * City Treasurer elections to the gubernatorial cycle
These are mostly unnecessary, except the adoption of a Two Year Budget. Some
economy will be realized. - enough said.
Amendment # 3
Require voter approval of any City transaction that forgives, etc. the collection of
property (taxes) in excess of $100,000 per year, except acquisition of property for
parks or infrastructure.
Why do we elect representatives? I hope to carry out the business of the city. Why
handcuff councilmembers from resources to address inadequate housing
opportunities for its residents. The two properties brought in to provide middle
income housing and encourage the possibility of living - working - playing in the
same city. Why not provide an opportunity for people to live according to their
means and aspire to owning a home in the same city? Wouldn't that provide
economic advantage to the city in the long term? The # 1 responsibility for the city
is to address the housing needs of its residents. You do that through zoning and
developer incentives. This action is not forced on any council.
Oppose Item # 31 B, C, D, E, F, and H - this sweeping agenda item to dissolve and
consolidate boards and commissions. Huntington Beach takes pride in its citizen
participation and volunteerism. Boards and commissions provide support and oversight
functions to the city by interested citizens willing to volunteer their time and expertise on
particular subjects.
Update exceptions to Sec. 612 (Measure C) to allow certain children's playground
equipment, park-related utility structures and public restrooms be built or improved with
limitation
Please be careful to not encroach on precious open space.
Update the procedures to cancel a regular City Council meeting
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Another example of consolidation of power into the hands of one elected official.
Please don't approve this.
Oppose # 35 - Submitted by Mayor Pro Teem Van Der Mark - Resolution Declaring City
to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" City
The County of Orange has the responsibility, and resources to issue public health
safe guards. Viruses don't have any bounds. Please don't meddle in an arena of
public health that the city has no expertise or resources to manage.
Thank you for considering my comments.
Pat Goodman
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Switzer, Donna
From: MICKIE REINERTSON <hephatha@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:48 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Council agenda for September 5, 2023
I have read the agenda for the upcoming council meeting. I sincerely hope the council considers
each item in light of the whole community and realize that many of the items do not represent a
large portion of the population. I for one do not think many of the ideas are needed and some are
harmful to the future of the city. For instance, eliminating volunteer citizens boards and
commissions is the opposite of what is needed to ensure the people have a voice. Particularly the
environmental and the youth boards. I have not understood what is gained by eliminating these
boards.
It seems that money is being spent in areas that I question the need. Why would Huntington
Beach need a lobbyist? Also the payouts for questionable lawsuits. I hope the public is able to
hear the reasoning behind each expenditure.
Please have an open mind to people who may not agree with your opinions. Give everyone a
chance to voice their opinion and learn from people who have a different perspective. I know I
have learned from people who I have disagreed with and found valued information when I gave
them a chance to explain their ideas.
Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:04 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Information to the City Council members
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Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 8:58:56 PM
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Subject: Information to the City Council members
Greetings to all HB Councilmembers:
We would like you to NOT
Censure a councilmember
Disband anymore more boards or commissions
Or use the statement of Human Dignaty that the new group of councilmembers deesigned.
Sincerely,
Ron and Jean Nagy
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From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 8:35 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:Agenda Item#31
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Sent: Monday,September 4, 2023 7:54:22 PM
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Subject:Agenda Item#31
Vote no on Item #31. We need our boards and commissions to keep communications open between
the citizens and the HB government. Maintain these entities.
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:40 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:Tonight's Agenda
From:Joclyn Rabbitt-Sire<joclynsire@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:23 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Cc:Strickland,Tony<Tony.Strickland@surfcity-hb.org>; McKeon, Casey<Casey.McKeon@surfcity-hb.org>;Van Der
Mark,Gracey<Gracey.VanDerMark@surfcity-hb.org>; Moser, Natalie<Natalie.Moser@surfcity-hb.org>; Burns, Pat
<Pat.Burns@surfcity-hb.org>; Kalmick, Dan <Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org>; Bolton, Rhonda <Rhonda.Bolton@surfcity-
hb.org>
Subject:Tonight's Agenda
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton, Burns, Kalmick, McKeon,
and Moser,
I am writing to ask you to please vote no on the following agenda items for tonight's
meeting: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35. I will explain my rationale for a few of them below:
Item #34, the Move to Censure Council Member Moser has no place on the agenda, and must be voted
down. Anyone who watches the heated exchange from the August 1 meeting can see that it is the Mayor Pro
Tem, not the Councilwoman who is making attacks and defamatory allegations. The questions Councilwoman
Moser posed are germane to the matter of choosing members of an ad-hoc committee charged with amending
the City's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity, and were made because of factual evidence that would cast
Mayor Pro-Tern Van der Mark's ability to guide the revisions fairly and impartially in doubt. Please vote NO on
this item.
Item #30, Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023 primary election, is an
extremely cumbersome one that would waste taxpayer dollars and harm the community in a multiplicity of
ways if the proposed ballot measures pass. The provision consolidating authority to cancel city council
meetings in the mayor alone takes voice away from the other members on the council. Proposing an
ordinance to require voter ID and monitor drop boxes is a move to restrict voting access. The measure
concerning flags on city property is confusing, because the council majority already voted to restrict the flags
flown, taking away the display of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag over City property in June. The only positive thing I
can see about that measure is the possibility that the voters would have the chance to reverse the previous
decision made by the Council. What would make more sense is for the Council to reverse the decision made
on the flag policy earlier in the year. Please refrain from wasting $1.2 million of the taxpayers' money to front
this set of harmful ballot measures.
Item #32 appears to only "consider" the revisions made to the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity and not
move to approve them. Good thing, because the draft is nowhere near ready to approve! Please consider the
revisions detrimental to HB's character as a community and throw them out. Please go ahead and follow part
B of the item, and dissolve the ad-hoc committee, which produced the shameful draft, and leave the
Declaration alone!
Thank you for your consideration.
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Joclyn Rabbitt-Sire
Resident of SE Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:41 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Please oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35
From:Jessamyn Garner<jessamyngarner@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:33 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Please oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I wish I could attend the meeting tonight, but unfortunately I was exposed to Covid over the weekend.
I want to keep my neighbors safe so I plan to stay home.
As a resident of Huntington Beach, I am appalled by many items on tonight's agenda. The policies and
decisions that are being considered are hurtful to minorities in this community and they do not
represent my values of inclusion and integrity.
I urge you to oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, and 35.
Specifically, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I reject the statement of Human Dignity that
has been warped to include transphobic rhetoric that will directly impact my ability to live in this
community.
I know based on previous behavior and voting records from the council that this email and the
hundreds of other comments you will receive in the next 18 hours will not likely change your minds.
Just know that your constituents are paying attention to your actions and we will vote accordingly.
Making it harder for us to vote and passing threatening policies will not deter us from showing up to
the polls. On the contrary, it will galvanize us and we will show up in even greater numbers.
We won't allow this city to continue to be led by hateful rhetoric and exclusionary policies.
Jessamyn Garner
(they/them)
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 10:56 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Comments on agenda items for 9/5/2023 Council Meeting
From: shirleynixon@olympus.net<shirleynixon@olympus.net>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 10:21 AM
To: City.Council@surfcity-hb.org.
Subject:Comments on agenda items for 9/5/2023 Council Meeting
Dear Council Members&associated staff,
Please consider my comments, pasted below.
Thank you,
Shirley Nixon
8655 Fresno Circle #501C
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
This evening's council meeting agenda contains a number of items of concern to me, a newer resident of California and
Huntington Beach. The Council's recent trend toward tossing-out solid, carefully considered policies and traditions in
favor of hastily drawn substitutes is troubling. Below are a few specifics:
• Agenda#16: I oppose the City's attempt to involve itself in determining appropriate materials for its public
libraries.
• Agenda#30: I oppose the City's attempt to hastily alter the City Charter. For many reasons,these resolutions
should be tabled. Charter amendments deserve more thorough public discussion and opportunities for input
before putting them before the electorate.
• Agenda#31: I oppose the wholesale dissolution of long-standing boards and commissions based upon
recommendations from a committee that met for a short time and in secret. Good government suffers when
elected officials cut off channels for obtaining input from educated volunteers who thoroughly and thoughtfully
offer advice and/or collect data on specialized topics.
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:30 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:Agenda Items on September 5, 2023
From:Yvonne Duncan <yvduncan@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 12:02 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Agenda Items on September 5, 2023
I write in opposition to Agenda Items 16, 30 (A-E), 31 (A-K), 32, 33, and 34
16. Why is the City Council getting involved with determining standards for selection of materials in
the public library? Librarians have Master's Degrees in Library Science and are well qualified to select
books for our children. I worked for 18 years with preschool children and none attended the library by
themselves. This is on the agenda because Councilmember VanderMark created an issue that wasn't
a problem. Books are selected by qualified Librarians and not be unqualified City Council members or
Lawyers.
30. The proposed charter amendments may not legally be put before the voters on a primary election
ballot. Election code 9255 specifically requires that any charter amendments proposed by the
governing body be considered on the General Election ballot. There is no exception that would apply
to the proposed action. You can't ramrod this!
31. The dissolution of boards and commissions which have provided important and significant input
and expertise to the City over many decades is shameful. How else can councilmembers learn about
areas that they do not know?
32.The proposed amendment of the City's well-crafted compassionate Policy on Human Dignity is an
attempt to diminish the importance of protecting traditionally targeted people of identified
classifications. An improper religious reference is also relied upon to justify its provisions. The city has
no legal control over the limitation of gender participation in activities and the human dignity
statement is without any legal significance to the enforcement of civil rights.
33. This item creates another costly bureaucracy that would improperly distinguish rules for the
operation of e-bikes from those of surrounding cities in a manner that could not be easily enforced. If
the City is concerned about e-bikes, the issues of concern and appropriate amendments to the
California Vehicle Code should be discussed with our State Representatives.
34. This proposal to censure Councilmember Moser is outrageous. It highlights the vindictiveness and
personal animosity of the proponent councilmembers. Those councilmembers have declined to
support any standards of decorum for council meetings and have repeatedly condoned assaultive
language being used in reference to Councilmembers Kalmick, Moser. and Bolton by members of the
public and themselves. There should be a request that staff draft a rational policy of council decorum.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Gonzalez Duncan
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:09 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: City council going in the wrong direction.
From: Beth <bethinhb@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 1:44 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: City council going in the wrong direction.
There is too much over reach going on with the current city council. Banning books, no vaccine/no mask
mandate,birth genetic differences, etc.. Enacting policies that go against state laws will just cost the city time
and money in lawsuits and not accomplish anything. Ironically banning books is policing people in their homes
and with their families. I do not need the government telling what I or my children can/can't read. Instead of
living in fear that a child may select a book that a parent doesn't want them to see, HAVE A CONVERSATION
WITH YOUR CHILD! You are the parent. You should be parenting your child, not the government. People can
choose to get a vaccine or not. Wasting time and money fighting Sacramento!! I agree there are birth genetic
differences, but when does the city need or come across a time when trans people are competing?Leave this to
schools. Bringing this issue up is just trying to fan the flames of anger and hate. WHY address this??Why are
you considering eliminating VOLUNTEER citizen boards and commissions919'7 Absolute insanity. Please
explain the "logic".Never never never censure any council member-talk about a dictatorship. PLEASE STOP
THE INSANITY, TAKE A STEP BACK AND BREATHE, ASK YOUSELF ARE YOU WORKING AND
ACTING IN THE BEST INTERES OF THE THE CITIZENS OF HB OR IN YOUR BEST INTEREST. The
council members are employees of the citizens, work for us and stop with the excessive nonsense. Please.
Please. Please.
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:11 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: City Council Agenda 9/5/23
From: Buffie Channel<hbbuffie@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 1:59 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject:City Council Agenda 9/5/23
Attention City Council,
First of all, it is appalling that Strickland, Van der Mark, and McKeon never responded to my email regarding
the attempted assault against me at the last meeting by the man who also harassed the mobile home group while
they spoke. This man used profanity, flipped me off and subsequently attempted to injure me by trying to trip
me as I went back to my seat. This man also cussed att the police officers and accused them of lying and called
them "DICKHEADS" to their faces. Not one of you offered any concern, outreach or attempted to find out what
happened. More appalling was the email I received from Mr. Burns -basically saying I should have been
arrested,that I was the assaulter, and that I was the instigator. All lies- and absolutely disgusting. Shame on all
of you 4 who supposedly "represent all of us". That man lied about me,he lied about the police and he was
violent and should have been removed immediately. Mr. Stickland, as the "Presiding Officer" of the meeting
you should have found out what happened and had the perpetrator removed.Had I been actually injured and
wasn't able to catch myself from falling,you would be being sued. It is your duty under the Brown Act to
provide a safe environment for the public to present their input to the Council. I cannot tell you how many
people reached out to me to say that they don't feel safe in the Chambers right now while you all are in charge.
That is really sad and reflects the culture and environment in the Chambers that the four of you as the.current
City Council majority is promoting.
Item 15: Against
No way should we pay $7500 to Stapleton and Associates. They were found to be the least qualified in the
group that applied. Before we understand what the relationship is between this Council majority and Stapleton-
I say NO! Cronyism has no place in Huntington Beach.
Item 16: Against
This is unneccesary as the library already has mechanisms in place for anyone questioning a book. Dumb - and
just a ginned up issue when there isn't one. This is just a nod to Gracey's pet project of book banning and
censorship.
Item 22: Against
Yet another failure by our current City Attorney who keeps advising the Council incorrectly and getting slapped
by Sacramento. Come up with a viable housing element so we can avoid these tax payer funded penalties!
Geez!
Item 29: Against
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Are you kidding me?My local government wants to tell me where and when I can stand on a MEDIAN?Dont
you have better things to do?Completely moronic. So I guess all the people watching the parade on the 4th on
the green median in front of HBHS are going to be given tickets? Do you think anything through?
Item 30: AGAINST !!!
NO CHANGES TO OUR CITY CHARTER!
this is THE most hypocritical City Council majority ever! Didn't you all run on being transparent and against
changes to the City Charter????I cannot imagine the mental gymnastics you had to do to sign off on this load.
AND ALL OF THIS DONE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS WITH NO PUBLIC INPUT -NO PUBLIC
COMMITTEE AND NOT EXPERT INPUT!?! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU RAN AGAINST!
YOU ARE HYPOCRITES AND YOU'LL PROBABLY OPEN US UP TO YET ANOTHER LAWSUIT
THAT WE WILL LOSE.
-NO -we do not need to change the way our elections are run with local control. You do know most people
vote by mail, right??Unneccessary bloviated budget blow up to accommodate a right wing talking point. There
is no need for this. Our County Registrar office is very competent. I have personally been a vote counting
observer. They run a tight ship, signatures are verified, and they have never had a dispute regarding fraud of any
kind.
-NO - We don't want to change the qulaifications of the City Clerk
-NO -we don't want the Council and the Mayor to have the power to change meeting and agenda items with
no public input.
NO -we don't want to pay $1.2 MILLION dollars for these to be put on the ballot! NO!
Item 31: Against
-NO -None of the committees should be disbanded. This is cowardly and is a power play causing the outcome
of less public input and participation. This is the antithesis to what a City Council should represent.
Item 32: Against
Item 34 -AGAINST
Ms. Moser had every right to question Van der Mark's ability to perform on that committee considering her past
ties to New-Nazis and Holocaust Denial.
Item 35: Against
More ridiculousness. Moronic agenda item.
Sincerely,
Buffie Channel
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My name is Harry F. McLachlan,I am a resident of Los Amigos Mobile Home Park in Huntington
Beach.I am writing to encourage the council members to refrain from adopting the following
resolutions and ordinances: Resolution No.2023-40 dissolving the Human Relations Committee,
Ordinance No.3332 dissolving the Mobile Home Advisory Board,Ordinance No. 4298 dissolving the
Environmental and Sustainability Board,Ordinance No. 4299 dissolving the Smart Cities and
Technology Committee,and Ordinance No. 4297 dissolving the Huntington Beach Youth board.
I was in attendance for the entire August 1st City Council meeting and heard compelling arguments
from citizens and even participants in favor of keeping these programs,while the only negative
arguments came from the actual council members themselves who were in favor of dissolving and
eliminating these programs. So much for listening to the very citizens you are supposed to represent
and work for!
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consider submission of all of these amendments for voter approval of this blatant authoritarian
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With specific regard to proposed Charter Amendment No.1,I worked as a poll-worker in
Huntington Beach during the primary election in June of 2020 and in the general election of
November of 2020.I worked alongside Independents,Democrats,and Republicans during these
elections.To a-person,all politics were left outside of the voting center as we all worked together as
one unit to ensure that our mission to protect the rights of everyone seeking to vote and to provide a
safe and positive voting experience.The security protocols we performed every morning prior to
opening the polls and every evening after closing the polls were thorough and strict.We maintained
written records of each security procedure.When the election is over,everything is securely
transported to the registrar of voters in Santa Ana.
I personally take offence at any action or misinformation that proposes that our election process is
insecure and that there are frauds being committed.I find it curious that the only election
shenanigans pulled off either locally or on the national level are those being attempted by
Republicans.
Locally,in 1988 in Garden Grove Curt Pringle hired uniformed security guards to intimidate
Latino voters entering vote centers.The Republican Party was sued and settled the lawsuit for
$40,000.00.Nationwide in December of 2020,Republican groups from Arizona,Georgia,Michigan,
New Mexico,Nevada,Pennsylvania,and Wisconsin all submitted lists of fake so-called alternate
electors to the National Archives. These included dozens of local Republican Party leaders,four
current candidates for public office,six current office holders,and at least five federal office
holders.The indictments and potential indictments of these Republican fraudsters are playing out
in real time during this current meeting of our City Council.
Make no mistake.The majority on this City Council are following the nation-wide Republican
playbook by continuing to cast doubt on the security and legitimacy of our elections.No good will
ever come of letting power-hungry authoritarians anywhere near amending the city charter in an
effort to control the voting process."Local Control"is merely an Orwellian euphemism for a
blatant"Power Grab."
Charter Amendment No.2 is ridiculous on its face and a faux-patriotic jingoistic effort to ensure
that the Pride Flag is permanently excluded from being displayed at City Hall.I find it amusing
that at the last council meeting when this was brought up,Mayor Strickland blithely added that the
Olympic Flag should be added to the approved list.How thoughtful! Is there not an official"HB
Air Show"flag we might add to that list as well?
I applaud the proposal to develop E-bike Licensure and Use Regulations.It is long overdue,and I
am certainly not in the minority in having witnessed numerous incidents of unsafe and dangerous
operation of these vehicles on our city streets.
In closing I would urge the council to refrain from adopting Councilwoman Van der Mark's
resolution declaring the city to be a"No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate City".This is a public
health issue,not a"freedom"issue.This is just more red meat for the science-denying,pseudo-
religious conspiracy mongers who populate a huge swath of the"conservative" base.
Moore, Tania
From: cherivatkinson@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:03 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); Cheri Atkinson
Subject: Vote No on 34/ Please use for Public Comments
Dear Mayor and City Council- I am asking you to remove 34 from a vote, as this is an unnecessary
and suppressive item
1. If you Silence Natalie Moser, you silence the voice of 26,569 residents, whose voice , Natalie
respresents.
2. On August 4th, Natalie raised questions, about Gracey's philosophical stance, to be on the Ad Hoc
Committee, on the Statement of Human Dignity, and Garcey responded. No further action is needed,
3 What is more devisive for our community, is not any words by Natalie Moser, but actions taken by
the HBCC; 1. The Flag Ban for the Pride Flag 2) The Book Ban 3. The Dissolution of the Human
Rights Task Force( Even though there is an increase in Hate Incidents and Hate Crimes in HB in
2023) 4. Not allowing the HB Greater Interfaith Council, to read the Invocations (Which is represented
by thoses of all faiths)) and 5) Re--Writing of the Statement of Human Dignity, so that the essence
and intent are taken away.
Actions speak louder than words. These actions are more detrimental and devisive for our
community, than words spoken at a HB City Council meeting.
Cheri Atkinson LCSW
HB Resident
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Moore, Tania
From: Tamantha Bowman <tamanthajbowman@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:38 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Hunting Beach City Council Agenda SEP 5, 2023
I'm writing this as a citizen homeowner of Huntington Beach and retired member of the armed forces that served 23
years.
Tonight's agenda is outrageous and alarming.Trying to change a large group of Charter Amendments, rewrite the
Statement of Human Dignity and censure Natalie Moser all in one night is egregious.
As a member of the Armed Services I support Natalie Moser questioning Gracey Van Der Mark and her problematic
history. Ms.Van Der Mark's denial of the Holocaust and her support of the Proud Boys is exactly what EVERY HB CITIZEN
should be made aware of. Furthermore, her attacks on the LGBTQ+community are increasingly horrifying. Pride flag
removals, book bans and gender identification mandates guised as Human Dignity are far right agenda items.
As a whole,the newly elected members of our city council continue to lack inclusion and equality for all our citizens. By
continuing to push and vote for non-inclusive agenda items the ideology is clear.
According to transequalitv.org it's estimated there are over 134,000 American veterans that identify as transgender and
15,000 trans people are serving in the military today.www.transequalitv.orgTHEY have and did SIGN THE DOTTED LINE,
reading all of the city council bios as far as I can tell NONE of you have.
I joined in 1992 and earned 2 National Defense ribbons during my time served. I earned my first one by joining ranks
fresh out of high school in (1992-1995)for the Gulf War and the second for serving during the Global War on Terrorism
(2001-2022.)
Orange County and Huntington Beach are home to many in the LGBTQ+community whether you want to see it or
continue to deny it. We have LGBTQ+youth that deserve to feel included in their community.Your continued actions
and voting to dismiss this part of our community continues to demonstrate your willingness to encourage hate and
ignorance.
According to an article in The Hill dated April 27th, 2023 1 in 4 high school students identifies as LGBTQ as stated by
2021 data by the CDC. No amount of book banning, or gender identification requirements will deter that factual trend.
Who are we pandering to that a mask and vaccine ban are on the agenda? I work and live in Huntington Beach. I care
about the health of our community.There is nothing "unnecessarily limiting freedoms of the citizens" by putting a mask
on; especially if you are not vaccinated or boosted. Covid-19 cases are on the rise again in Orange County and I find it
irresponsible to have a city leader encourage an anti-mask/anti-vaccine rhetoric.
I DO support Natalie Moser
I DO support our LGBTQ+community and bringing back the Pride Flag to our City Properties especially at the pier.
I DO support E-bike/bike regulations
I DO NOT support hiring a lobbyist, or dissolving the Human Relations Committee, or the HB Youth board.
I DO NOT support book bans.
I DO NOT support limiting any rights to vote or increased ID checks/monitoring of ballot boxes or intimidation of voters.
I DO NOT support a special election to be held on March 5, 2024 and wasting 1.2 million dollars of our tax money.
I DO NOT support a power grab by making abrupt charter changes.
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NO to agenda items: 15,16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35.
I would like to see our city council FOCUS on our homeless and motor homeless parking issues plaguing our city.
I'm glad to see the City Attorney's wife drop out from being considered for City Clerk.
Respectfully,
Tamantha Bowman
USCG CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 3 RETIRED
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Moore, Tania
From: Wendy Rincon <wlrincon1995@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:41 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: Paul Rincon; Sydney Rincon; Moser, Natalie; Kalmick, Dan; Bolton, Rhonda; Strickland,
Tony;Van Der Mark, Gracey; McKeon, Casey; Burns, Pat
Subject: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 HB City Council Agenda
Hello Huntington Beach City Council members,
I have highlighted my responses to tonight's agenda items to make it easier for you. I will also be speaking at tonight's
meeting. I cannot express enough how angry and disgusted my family (in copy) and I are regarding tonight's agenda
items. In particular,the vote to censure Councilwoman Natalie Moser. She has and will continue to have our full
support.
15. 23-673 Consider Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) recommendation to approve and authorize execution
of Professional Services Contracts with Kahn,Soares, & Conway LLP for State Legislative Advocacy Services and with
Stapleton &Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services
A)As recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Kahn, Soares, &Conway LLP for
State Legislative Advocacy Services; and
B) As recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Stapleton &Associates for Federal
Legislative Advocacy Services.
YOU ARE GOING TO WASTE PRECIOUS TAX PAYER MONEY FOR A LOBBYIST FOR THE CITY OF HB IN DC?ARE YOU JUST
TRYING TO MAKE YOURSELVES KNOWN ON A NATIONAL STAGE?
16. 23-741 Redirect staff to return to City Council on October 17, 2023 with actionable policy options regarding City
library materials and safeguards Amend the June 20, 2023 Council direction by directing staff to return with actionable
policy options related to safeguards over City library materials on October 17, 2023.
CALL THIS WHAT YOU WANT, BUT THIS IS A BOOK BAN.YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO DICTATE WHAT THE LIBRARIANS, WHO
ARE TRAINED IN LIBRARY STUDIES,SELECT FOR BOOKS. BOOKS ARE ALREADY SELECTED AND PLACED IN AGE
APPROPRIATE STACKS. STOP USING THE EXCUSE OF "WANTING TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN." IT IS UP TO PARENTS TO
DECIDE WHAT BOOKS ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN TO CHECK OUT. RATING BOOKS IS ALSO
INAPPRORIATE.WHO WOULD BE DOING THE RATING? IF YOU DON'T WANT YOUR CHILD TO READ ABOUT TWO MALE
PENGUINS RAISING A CHICK,THEN DON'T LET THEM CHECK IT OUT. BOOKS ARE A WINDOW INTO OUR WORLD. BOOKS
ARE KNOWLEDGE. BOOKS ARE AN ESCAPE. BOOKS ARE A PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT OUR BODIES, CULTURES,THE WORLD
AROUND US. IF YOU ARE SCARED BY OUR PROGRESSING WORLD,THEN DON'T LET YOUR CHILDREN READ THOSE
BOOKS. I GUESS I SHOULD THANK YOU THOUGH, MY DAUGHTER SYDNEY SPOKE AT THE JUNE MEETING AND ENDED
GOING VIRAL FOR HER WELL THOUGHT OUT, ELEQUENT, AND VERY INFORMATIVE SPEECH THAT SHE DELIVERED TO
YOU. HER COLLEGE EDUCATION IS PAYING OFF.YOU ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF HISTORY.
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22. 23-726 Authorize the Appropriation and Transfer of$3,650,000 of Litigation Reserves and $181,000 of FY 2023/24
General Fund Available Surplus to the General Liability Fund to fund the payment of attorney's fees for Kennedy
Commission v. City of Huntington Beach and City of Huntington Beach v.the State of California
Approve the appropriation and transfer of$3,831,000 from the General Fund to the General Liability Fund business unit
no. 55240101 to fund the payment of attorney's fees for Kennedy Commission v. City of Huntington Beach and City of
Huntington Beach v.the State of California.
THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT YOU ARE COSTING US, HB TAXPAYERS, IS UNBELIEVABLE! NOTHING LIKE PLAYING WITH
OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY, RIGHT?AGAIN, I THINK THAT THESE LAWSUITS AND PAYOUTS ARE JUST A WAY TO TRY AND
MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELVES AND MICHAEL GATES. WE SEE IT FOR THE POWER GRAB THAT IT IS.
30. 23-700 Consider the submission of 3 Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the March 5, 2024
Statewide Primary Election, and the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2023-42, 2023-43, 2023-44 and 2023-45
A) Consider the three proposed Charter amendment ballot measures, ballot language, and exhibits for placement on the
March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election ballot for voter approval; and
B) Adopt Resolution 2023-42, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Call for the
Holding of a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the Submission to Voters Questions
Relating to City Charter Amendments," and
C)Adopt Resolution 2023-43, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Requesting
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to Consolidate a Special Municipal Election to be held on March 5,
2024, with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on the Date Pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code," and
D)Adopt Resolution 2023-44, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Setting
Priorities for Filing Written Arguments Regarding City Measures and Directing the City Attorney to Prepare Impartial
Analysis," and
E) Adopt Resolution 2023-45, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Providing for
the Filing of Rebuttal Arguments for City Measures Submitted at Municipal Elections," and F)Appropriate$1,200,000 in
General Funds to business unit 10010201.
CHANGES TO THE CHARTER THAT WILL COST US TAXPAYERS UPWARDS OF$1.2 MILLION DOLLARS! HOW IS THAT A
GOOD USE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS? ITS NOT.
31. 23-693 Adopt Resolution No. 2023-40 and approve for introduction Page 9 of 12 City Council/Public Financing
AGENDA September 5, 2023 Authority Ordinance Nos.4296,4295,4298,4299,4297,4300, and 4301 to amend the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code to streamline, consolidate,and/or dissolve a select number of the City's Boards,
Commissions,and Committees and Council Committees
A)Approve the official dissolution of the City Council Short-Term Rentals Ad Hoc Committee, Housing/RHNA Ad Hoc
Committee, and Cannabis Regulation and Policy Ad Hoc Committee by minute action; and/or
IT IS UNBELIEVABLE TO YOU DISSOLVING COMMISIONS THAT ALLOW FOR HB CITIZENS TO BE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN
OUR LOCAL GOVERNEMENT. IT IS A POWER GRAB THAT YOU ARE DISSOLVING THESE COMMISSIONS SO THAT YOU DO
NOT HAVE TO HEAR FROM VOICES OTHER THAN YOUR OWN.
B)Approve renaming of the Urban Design Study Ad Hoc Council Committee to the Downtown and Beach Front Ad Hoc
Council Committee and broadening their scope of work by minute action; and/or
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-40, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Resolutions
2002-106 and 2021-66, and dissolving the Human Relations Committee;" and/or
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DISSOLVING THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE IS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! HB HAS A TERRIBLE REPUTATION NOT
ONLY LOCALLY, STATEWIDE, BUT ALSO NATIONALLY. DO YOU REALLY THINK THIS A GOOD THING FOR A CITY THAT
BOASTS OF BEING A TOURIST DESTINATION?WELL, I GUESS THAT DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF TOURIST YOU ARE
SEEKING.THE SORT THAT WOULD ATTEND JANUARY 6TH, RIGHT? I THINK YOU SHOULD GO BACK AND LOOK AT THE
STATISTICS FOR HOW MUCH DISPOSABLE INCOMETHE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY HAS TO SPEND ON TRAVEL. I CAN ASSURE
YOU THAT THEY ARE NOT SPENDING THEIR MONEY HERE. BUT, AGAIN, THAT IS THE POINT FOR YOU ISN'T IT?
D) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4296, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance
No. 4168 and delete Chapter 2.104 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the Jet Noise Commission;"
and/or
E) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No.4295, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance
No. 3332 and delete Chapter 2.112 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the Mobile Home Advisory
Board;" and/or
ARE YOU DISSOLVING THIS BOARD AT THE REQUEST OF THE MOBILE HOME PARK OWNERS BECAUSE THIS CERTAINLY IS
NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENTS. MANY OF WHOM HAVE SEEN ATTENDING THESE
CITY COUNCILS MEETING FOR MONTHS URGING, NO BEGGIN, YOU NOT TO DISSOLVE THE GROUP.THEY NEED OUR HELP
BUT INSTEAD YOU ARE SILENCING THEM.TO VOTE AGAINST SOME OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS IS BEYOND
UNCONSCIONABLE.
F) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4298, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter 2.102
of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Environmental and Sustainability Board;" and/or
WITHOUT A HEALTHY HB ENVIRENOMENT, NOT ONLY WILL OUR QUALITY OF LIFE DIMINISH, BUT SO WILL THE TOURSTI
DOLLARS THAT YOU ARE SO DESPERATE FOR. AND WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE RESIDENTS HAVING AN ACTIVE
ROLE IN OUR ENVIRONMENT?
G) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4299, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.111 thereof related to Citizen Infrastructure Advisory
Board/Public Works Commission"; and approve the official dissolution of the Smart Cities and Technology Council
Committee by minute action; and/or
POWER GRAB AND SILENCING HB RESIDENTS PARTICIPATION IN OUR GOVERNMENT.
H) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4297, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter 2.108
of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Huntington Beach Youth Board;" and/or
POWER GRAB AND SILENCING HB RESIDENTS PARTICIPATION IN OUR GOVERNMENT.
I) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4300, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.106 thereof related to Fourth of July Executive Board;" and/or
J) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4301, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 13.54 Recommended Action: Page 10 of 12 City Council/Public
Financing AGENDA September 5, 2023 Authority thereof related to Specific Events;" and/or
K) Approve the official dissolution of the City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees Review Ad Hoc Committee
upon approval of recommended actions above.
POWER GRAB AND SILENCING HB RESIDENTS PARTICIPATION IN OUR GOVERNMENT.
32. 23-734 Consider the Ad Hoc Committee's proposed Policy on Human Dignity
A) Consider the Ad Hoc Committee's amended Policy on Human Dignity, and
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THE PROPSOSED CHANGES TO THE POLICY ON HUMAN DIGNITY IS MOST VILE PIECE OF HOMOPHOBIA AND
TRANSPHOBIA THAT YOU COULD HAVE PRODUCED. YOU CAN TRY TO HIDE YOUR GOAL AND INTENTIONS
BEHIND "PROTECTING CHILDREN". THE "POLICY ON HUMAN DIGNITY " HAS MORE HATEFUL RHETORIC FROM
THE FAR RIGHT ABOUT GROOMING AND THE GENDER BINARY. WHY ARE YOU SO OBSESSED WITH THIS?! AS A
PARENT AND ALLY TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY I AM ENRAGED BY YOUR WORDS. IF YOU MOVE FORWARD
WITH THE PROPSED LANGUAGE, MY FAMILY AND OUR COMMUNITY WILL DO EVERYTHING IN OUR POWER TO
FIGHT YOU ON THIS, REPORT YOU FOR CREATING A HOSTILE AND HOMOPHOBIC AND TRANSPHOBIC CITY,
AND TO HAVE YOU REMOVED, EITHER BY A RECALL OR WHEN YOU ARE UP FOR REELECTION.
B) Formally dissolve the Ad Hoc Committee.
POWER GRAB AND SILENCING HB RESIDENTS PARTICIPATION IN OUR GOVERNMENT.
34. 23-731 Submitted by Mayor Strickland and Council Members Burns and McKeon - Move to Censure Council Member
Moser
By Minute Order, or majority vote of City Council tonight, censure Councilwoman Moser for the aforementioned
statements and hostile/personal escalation made at the Council Meeting on August 1, 2023; that those statements and
hostile/personal escalation be deemed "inappropriate," declare that they are not the views/staTements of the City
Council, and serve as a reminder that those types of statements and hostile/personal escalations do not meet either
professional decorum required at City Council nor the goals of the Declaration of Policy of Human Dignity.
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIE MOSER DID NOT GIVE UP HER FIRST AMMENDMENT RIGHTS TO FREE SPEECH BY SITTING ON
THE DAIS.THIS IS A POLITICAL MOVE TO PROTECT GRACEY VAN DER MARK. ANYONE THAT HAS PAID ANY ATTENTION TO
HER AND HER RECORD, KNOWS THAT SHE HAS AN EXPREEMLY PROBLEMATIC WITH ASSOCIATING WITH
UNDESIREABLES, IS A HOLACAUST DENIER, AND SHOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT BE ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
JUST LOOK WHAT THAT COMMISSION IS PROPOPSING IS PROPOSING IN AGENDA ITEM 32 A. COUNCILWOMAN NATALIE
MOSER HAS A RIGHT TO SPEAK UP REGARDING HER'S AND OUR RESERVATIONS AND DEEP CONCERNS ABOUT GRACEY
BEING ON THAT COMMISSION. WHEN THE ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGURE WEIGHS IN AGAINST SOMEONE,THAT IS VERY
TELLING AND AGAIN, DEEPLY CONCERNING.
"The Anti-Defamation League weighed in on Van Der Mark with a letter sent to city council on Friday.
"We don't always write letters but when we do it's because we feel very strongly that it's an
opportunity for you as the mayor and the city council to take the statement and do what's right and
accurate," Levi said at council. "It's not about liberals or conservatives. It's about extremists that are
beyond the spectrum."
Obtained by the Weekly, the ADL letter echoed the call for an investigation into Van Der Mark's
remarks and associations. "There is ample evidence she has made bigoted and hateful comments and
that she has participated in activities organized and led by white supremacists," Levi wrote. "These
words and actions call into question her ability to serve as an appointed leader in the Huntington
Beach community."The organization noted the Weekly's reporting and described Van Der Mark's
"colored people" comments about Jews as "classic anti-Semitic trope" in stating she should be
removed from her commission post.
And it's not just antisemitism. The ADL also noted Van Der Mark belonged to a Three Percenters
Facebook group and made Islamophobic comments on the social media site suggesting that the U.S.
Department of Education is funding sharia indoctrination in public schools. Did we mention that Van
Der Mark also serves on the Ocean View School District Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee in
Huntington Beach? Maybe she's making sure taxpayer funds don't go towards construction mosques
on school grounds or something."
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https://orangecounty.adl.org/news/anti-defamation-league-joins-call-for-hb-finance-commissioners-
removal/
35. 23-738 Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark- Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine
Mandate"
City The City ban broad (universal) mask and vaccine mandates; City Manager to return to Council with a Resolution at
the next regular meeting declaring the City to be a "no mask and no vaccine mandate City" as a response to COVID-19 or
any variants. Individuals, whether at City Hall or in the private sector, should have a right to choose whether to wear a
mask or get vaccinated or boosted.
THIS IS JUST ANOTHER ATTENTION SEEKING PROPOSAL BY GRACEY FOR HER FAR RIGHT, ANTI VAX, WHITE NATIONALIST
FOLLOWERS.THIS IS NOT IN THE CITY'S BEST INTEREST, ESPECIALLY AS YOU SEEK MASSIVE TOURIST DOLLARS. AND WHY
THE PROPOSAL NOW? SHE NEEDS TO SHOW HER FOLLOWERS AND MOMS OF LIBERTY THAT SHE IS TOWING THEIR
NATIONAL AGENDA?
If I have misconstrued or misunderstood any part of this agenda, then I look forward to a response detailing where I
have been inaccurate or misunderstood.
I look forward to your replies.
Sincerely,
Wendy Rincon
49 year HB Resident
714-501-9499
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H.B. Wave
PUBLISH DATE: 10/12/2023
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4296
Adopted by the City Council on October 3, 2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 4168 AND DELETE CHAPTER 2.104 OF THE HUNTINGTON.
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE DISSOLVING THE JET NOISE COMMISSION"
•
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16, 2023, Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City Council to consider
another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's
direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure
the most efficient use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June 5, July 17, and July
20, 2023 and carefully assessed. all BCCs in conjunction with the City Manager's Office. After much
deliberation, the Committee developed nine recommendations for City Council's consideration.
Air traffic is a federal issue, and the City has no/limited authority to regulate altitude, speed, direction or •
location of aircrafts flying over the City. Facilitation between Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), major
airports, commercial airlines, and elected officials and monitoring local, state, and federal legislative
actions related to jet noise can be accomplished by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
and/or City staff if the need arises.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held
October 3, 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns
NOES: Kalmick, Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2, 2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, CITY CLERK
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4296
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO.4168 AND DELETE CHAPTER 2.104 OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE DISSOLVING THE JET NOISE COMMISSION"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023,Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees. Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCS in conlunctlon with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
Air traffic is a federal issue,and the City has no/limited authority to regulate altitude,
speed, direction or location of aircrafts flying over the City. Facilitation between
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), malor airports, commercial airlines, and
elected officials and monitoring local,state,and federal legislative actions related to
let noise can be accomplished by the intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
and/or City staff if the need arises.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roil call vote:
AYES: Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon, Burns
NOES: Kalmlck,Moser,Bolton
.ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANiSLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4296 - Page 2 of 2
HOTINGTON BEACH
INCLUDES THE
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1920 Main St. Suite 225, Irvine
Irvine, California 92614
(714) 796-2209
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City of Huntington Beach-City Clerk's Office
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Account Number: 5272431
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the City Council on October 3, 2023"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.4168 AND DELETE
CHAPTER 2.104 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE DISSOLVING
THE JET NOISE COMMISSION"SYNOPSIS:On May 16, 2023, Councilmember Pat
Burns introduced an H-item to request the City Council to consider another
comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the
City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was formed with the goal of
streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient use of staff time and City
resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic engagement in City affairs.
The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June 5,July 17,and July 20,2023
• and carefully assessed all BCCs in conjunction with the City Manager's Office.After
much deliberation,the Committee developed nine recommendations for City Council's
consideration.Air traffic is a federal issue, and the City has no/limited authority to
regulate altitude,speed,direction or location of aircrafts flying over the City.
Facilitation between Federal Aviation Administration(FAA), major airports,
commercial airlines, and elected officials and monitoring local,state, and federal
legislative actions related to jet noise can be accomplished by the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee(IRC)and/or City staff if the need arises. COPIES OF THIS
ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. PASSED AND
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting
held October 3, 2023 by the following roll call vote:AYES:Van Der Mark, Strickland,
Synopsis - Ord No. 4296 - Page 1 of 2
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IFOUNTAIN
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Huntington Beach Wave
1920 Main St.Suite 225,Irvine
Irvine,California 92614
(714)796-2209
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Orange County
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County
aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party
to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal
clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has
been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the
Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of
California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the
City of Irvine, County of Orange County, State of California;
that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy,
has been published in each regular and entire issue of said
newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following
dates,to wit:
1011212023
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the
laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and
correct:
Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California,on
Date:Oct 12, 2023.
061"IlijeT)6113
Signature
•
Synopsis - Ord No. 4296 - Page 1 of 2
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4296
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO.4168 AND DELETE CHAPTER 2.104 OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE DISSOLVING THE JET NOISE COMMISSION"
SYN_OMS:
On May 16,2023,Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees. Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5,July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conlunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
Air traffic is a federal issue,and the City has no/limited authority to regulate altitude,
speed, direction or location of aircrafts flying over the City. Facilitation between
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), maior airports, commercial airlines, and
elected officials and monitoring local,state,and federal legislative actions related to
lenoise
notr City can
ef accomplished
f co need ed by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (I RC)
and/ ses.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
• AYES: Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon, Burns
NOES: Kalmick,Moser,Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAiN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4296 - Page 2 of 2
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H.B. Wave
PUBLISH DATE: 10/12/2023
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4295
Adopted by the City Council on October 3, 2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 3332 AND DELETE CHAPTER 2.112 OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE DISSOLVING THE MOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16, 2023, Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City Council to consider
another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's
direction, the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure
the most efficient use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June 5, July 17, and July
20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conjunction with the City Manager's Office. After much
deliberation, the Committee developed nine recommendations for City Council's consideration.
. The MHAB was established in 1996 to work in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters
concerning the Huntington Beach mobile home community and to promote communication among park
owners, manufactured home owners, and the City Council.
Any related conflict resolution issues between mobile home owners and park owners can be directed to the
California Department of Housing and Community Development, which regulates mobile home parks. City
staff can also connect residents to appropriate City and community resources. Additionally, the City's new
Mobile Home Tenant-Based Rental Assistance(MHTBRA)program that provides monthly rental assistance
to eligible very low-income Huntington Beach senior mobile home owners was successfully implemented
earlier this year and is currently managed by City staff.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held
October 3, 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns
NOES: Kalmick, Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2, 2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, CITY CLERK
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PUBLISH DATE: 10/12/2023
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4295
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO.3332 AND DELETE CHAPTER 2.112 OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH MUNICI PAL CODE DISSOLVING THE MOBILE HOME ADVISORY
BOARD"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023,Councllmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees. Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conlunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
The MHAB was established in 1996 to work in an advisory capacity to the City Council
on matters concerning the Huntington Beach mobile home community and to promote
communication among park owners,manufactured homeowners,and the City Council.
Any related conflict resolution issues between mobile home owners and park owners
can be directed to the California Department of Housing and Community Development,
which regulates mobile home parks. City staff can also connect residents to
appropriate City and community resources.Additionally,the City's new Mobile Home
Tenant-Based. Rental Assistance (MHTBRA) program that provides monthly rental
assistance to eligible very low-Income Huntington Beach senior mobile home owners
was successfully implemented earlier this year and is currently managed by City staff.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon,Burns
NOES: Kalmick,Moser,Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4295 - Page 2 of 2
HANGION BEACH
INCLUDES THE
JB' FOUNTAIN
� VALLEYVIEW
•
1920 Main St. Suite 225, Irvine
Irvine, California 92614
(714)796-2209
legals@inlandnewspapers.com
City of Huntington Beach- City Clerk's Office
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Account Number: 5272431
Ad Order Number: 0011627812
Customer's Reference/PO Number:
Publication: Huntington Beach Wave
Publication Dates: 10/12/2023
Total Amount: $405.96
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Amount Due: $405.96
Notice ID: d95ny0XA5si75LBk9b6k
Invoice Text: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACHLEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO.4295Adopted by
the City Council on October 3, 2023"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3332 AND DELETE
CHAPTER 2.112 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE DISSOLVING
THE MOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD"SYNOPSIS:On May 16,2023,
Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City Council to
consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and Council
Committees. Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was formed
with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient use of
staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs.The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June 5,
July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conjunction with the
City Manager's Office.After much deliberation,the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.The MHAB was established in
1996 to work in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters concerning the
Huntington Beach mobile home community and to promote communication among
park owners, manufactured home owners, and the City Council.Any related conflict
resolution issues between mobile home owners and park owners can be directed to
the California Department of Housing and Community Development,which regulates
mobile home parks. City staff can also connect residents to appropriate City and
community resources.Additionally,the City's new Mobile Home Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance(MHTBRA)program that provides monthly rental assistance to eligible
Synopsis - Ord No. 4295 - Page 1 of 2
BGNrt,GIONHACH See Proof on Next Page
- INCLUDES THE
:'" FOUNTAIN'
VALLEY VIEW
Huntington Beach Wave
1920 Main St.Suite 225,Irvine
Irvine,California 92614
(714)796-2209
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Orange County
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County
aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party
to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal
clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has
been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the
Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of
California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the
City of Irvine, County of Orange County, State of California;
that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy,
has been published in each regular and entire issue of said
newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following
dates,to wit:
1011212023
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the
laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and
correct:
Executed at Anaheim,Orange County, California, on
Date: Oct 12,2023.
Signature
Synopsis - Ord No. 4295 - Page 1 of 2
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4295
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO.3332 AND DELETE CHAPTER 2.112 OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH MUN iCI PAL CODE DISSOLVING THE MOBILE HOME ADVISORY
BOARD"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023,Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees. Per the City Councils direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement In City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed ail BCCs in conlunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
The MHAB was established in 1996 to work In an advisory capacity to the City Council
on matters concerning the Huntington Beach mobile home community and to promote
communication among parkowners,manufactu red home owners,and the City Council.
Any related conflict resolution issues between mobile home owners and park owners
can be directed to the California Department of Housing and Community Development,
which regulates mobile home parks. City staff can also connect residents to
appropriate City and community resources.Additionally,the City's new Mobile Home
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (MHTBRA) program that provides monthly rental
assistance to eligible very low-income Huntington Beach senior mobile home owners
was successfully implemented earlier this year and is currently managed by City staff.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon,Burns
NOES: Kalmick,Moser,Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4295 - Page 2 of 2
Cale :kk/5/JO9.
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H.B. Wave
PUBLISH DATE: 10/12/2023
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4298
Adopted by the City Council on October 3, 2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DELETING CHAPTER
2.102 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND DISSOLVING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY BOARD"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16, 2023, Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City Council to consider
another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's
direction, the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure
the most efficient use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June 5, July 17, and July
20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conjunction with the City Manager's Office. After much
deliberation, the Committee developed nine recommendations for City Council's consideration.
Ordinance No. 4298 dissolves the Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee (standing committee)
and the Environmental and Sustainability Board and transfers duties that may be appropriate,to the Citizen
Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission (CIAB/PWC) and remaining duties will come
directly to City Council.
The Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee was a Council standing committee established in
2021, with a goal of providing strategic policy direction towards the City's Smart City Roadmap and
broadband master plan efforts as well as long-term innovative technology projects. The Committee and its
duties could be carried out by City staff and/or the CIAB/PWC and remaining items would be brought directly
to City Council.
The Environmental and Sustainability Board (ESB) (formerly known as the Environmental Board) was
created in 1979 to examine the City's Environmental Impact Reports and other related projects. Through
the 2021 BCC restructuring effort, its primary purpose shifted to develop and monitor progress on the
Sustainability Master Plan (SMP) and has a membership structure of five citizen appointees and chaired
by two Council Liaisons. Its duties can be carried by City staff and/or the CIAB/PWC and remaining duties
would come directly to City Council.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held
October 3, 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns
NOES: Kalmick, Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2, 2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, CITY CLERK
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4298
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DELETING
CHAPTER 2.102 OF THE HUNTiNGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND
DISSOLVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAI NAM LITY BOARD"
SYJLO_P_515:.
On May 16,2023,Councllmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees. Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The.BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in coniunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
Ordinance No. 4298 dissolves the Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee
(standing committee) and the Environmental and Sustainability Board and transfers
duties that may be appropriate,to the Citizen Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public
Works Commission (CIAB/PWC). and remaining duties will come directly to City
Council.
The Smart Cltles and Technology Council Committee was a Council standing committee
established in 2021, with a goal of providing strategic policy direction towards the
City's Smart City Roadmcrp and broadband master plan efforts as well as long-term
innovative technology protects. The Committee and its duties could be carried out by
City staff and/or the C IAB/PWC and remaining items would be brought directly to City
Council.
The Environmental and Sustalnabllity Board (ESB) (formerly known as the
Environmental Board) was created in 1979 to examine the City's Environmental
Impact Reports and other related prolects.Through the 2021 BCC restructuring effort,
Its primary purpose shifted to develop and monitor progress on the Sustainablllty
Master Plan (SMP) and has a membership structure of five citizen appointees and
chaired by two Council Liaisons. Its duties can be carried by City staff and/or the
C IAB/PWC and remaining duties would come directly to City Council.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon,Burns
NOES: Kaimick,Moser,Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4298 - Page 2 of 2
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1920 Main St. Suite 225, Irvine
Irvine, California 92614
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Invoice Text CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACHLEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO.4298Adopted by
the City Council on October 3, 2023"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH DELETING CHAPTER 2.102 OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND DISSOLVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND
SUSTAINABILITY BOARD"SYNOPSIS:On May 16,2023, Councilmember Pat Burns
introduced an H-item to request the City Council to consider another comprehensive
review of all the citizen-led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's
direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the
BCC structure to ensure the most efficient use of staff time and City resources while
still maintaining an effective level of civic engagement in City affairs.The BCC Ad Hoc
Committee subsequently met on June 5,July 17,and July 20,2023 and carefully
assessed all BCCs in conjunction with the City Manager's Office.After much
deliberation,the Committee developed nine recommendations for City Council's
consideration.Ordinance No.4298 dissolves the Smart Cities and Technology
Council Committee(standing committee)and the Environmental and Sustainability
Board and transfers duties that may be appropriate,to the Citizen Infrastructure
Advisory Board/Public Works Commission(CIAB/PWC)and remaining duties will
come directly to City Council.The Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee
was a Council standing committee established in 2021,with a goal of providing
strategic policy direction towards the City's Smart City Roadmap and broadband
master plan efforts as well as long-term innovative technology projects.The
Committee and its duties could be carried out by City staff and/or the CIAB/PWC and
Synopsis - Ord No. 4298 - Page 1 of 2
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VALLEY FOUNTAIN
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Huntington Beach Wave
1920 Main St.Suite 225,Irvine
Irvine,California 92614
(714)796-2209
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Orange County
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County
aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party
to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal
clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave,'a newspaper that has
been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the
Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of
California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the
City of Irvine, County of Orange County, State of California;
that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy,
has been published in each regular and entire issue of said
newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following
dates,to wit:
10/12/2023 •
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the
laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and
correct:
Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California,on
Date: Oct 12,2023.
Okii0.±1j0/(1)4-04
Signature
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Synopsis - Ord No. 4298 - Page 1 of 2
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4298
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DELETING
CHAPTER 2.102 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICI PAL CODE AND
DISSOLVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY BOARD"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023,Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees.Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs 1n conlunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
Ordinance No. 4298 dissolves the Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee
(standing committee) and the Environmental and Sustainability Board and transfers
duties that may be appropriate,to the Citizen Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public
Works Commission (CIAB/PWC) and remaining duties will come directly to City
Council.
The Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee was a Council standing committee
established in 2021, with a goal of providing strategic policy direction towards the
City's Smart City Roadmap and broadband master plan efforts as well as long-term
innovative technology protects. The Committee and its duties could be carried out by
City staff and/or the C IAB/PWC and remaining items would be brought directly to City
Council.
The Environmental and Sustalnabillty Board (ESB) (formerly known as the
Environmental Board) was created in 1979 to examine the City's Environmental
Impact Reports and other related protects.Through the 2021 BCC restructuring effort,
its primary purpose shifted to develop and monitor progress on the Sustalnabillty
Master Plan (SMP) and has a membership structure of five citizen appointees and
chaired by two Council Liaisons. Its duties can be carried by City staff and/or the
CIAB/PWC and remaining duties would come directly to City Council.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon,Burns
NOES: Kalmick,Moser,Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CiTY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4298 - Page 2 of 2
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H.B. Wave
PUBLISH DATE: 10/12/2023
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4299
Adopted by the City Council on October 3, 2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.111
THEREOF RELATED TO CITIZEN INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY BOARD/PUBLIC
WORKS COMMISSION"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023, Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City Council to consider
another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's
direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure
the most efficient use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June 5, July 17, and July
20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conjunction with the City Manager's Office. After much
deliberation, the Committee developed nine recommendations for City Council's consideration.
Ordinance No. 4298 dissolved the Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee (standing committee)
and the Environmental and Sustainability Board and transfers duties that may be appropriate, to the Citizen
Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission (CIAB/PWC), via the adoption of Ordinance No.
4299, and remaining duties will come directly to City Council.
The Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee was a Council standing committee established in
2021, with a goal of providing strategic policy direction towards the City's Smart City Roadmap and
broadband master plan efforts as well as long-term innovative technology projects. The Committee and its
duties could be carried out by City staff and/or the CIAB/PWC and remaining items would be brought directly
to City Council.
The Environmental and Sustainability Board (ESB) (formerly known as the Environmental Board) was
created in 1979 to examine the City's Environmental Impact Reports and other related projects. Through
the 2021 BCC restructuring effort, its primary purpose shifted to develop and monitor progress on the
Sustainability Master Plan (SMP) and has a membership structure of five citizen appointees and chaired
by two Council Liaisons. Its duties can be carried by City staff and/or the CIAB/PWC and remaining duties
would come directly to City Council.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held
October 3, 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kalmick, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2, 2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
714-536-5227 •
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, CITY CLERK
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PUBLISH DATE: 10/12/2023
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4299
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTiNGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTiNGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.111
THEREOF RELATED TO CITIZEN INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY BOARD/
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023,Councllmember Pat Burns introduced an H-Item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees.Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conlunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
Ordinance No. 4298 dissolved the Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee
(standing committee) and the Environmental and Sustainability Board and transfers
duties that may be appropriate, to the Citizen Infrastructure Advisory Board/
Public Works Commission (CIAB/PWC),via the adoption of Ordinance No.4299,and
remaining duties will come directly to City Council.
The Smart Cltles and Technology Council Committee was a Council standing committee
established in 2021, with a goal of providing strategic policy direction towards the
City's Smart City Roadmcap and broadband master plan efforts as well as long-term
innovative technology protects.The Committee and its duties could be carried out by
City staff and/or the Cl AB/PWC and remaining items would be brought directly to City
Council.
The Environmental and Sustainability Board (ESB) (formerly known as the
Environmental Board) was created in 1979 to examine the City's Environmental
Impact Reports and other related protects.Through the 2021 BCC restructuring effort,
its primary purpose shifted to develop and monitor progress on the Sustalnabllity
Master Plan (SMP) and has a membership structure of five citizen appointees and
chaired by two Council Liaisons. Its duties can be carried by City staff and/or the
C IAB/PWC and remaining duties would come directly to City Council.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE iN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kaimick,Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon,Burns
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAiN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4299 - Page 2 of 2
KNIING1ON BEACH
eINCLUDES THE
. FOUNTAIN
VALLEY VIEW
1920 Main St. Suite 225, Irvine
Irvine, California 92614
(714) 796-2209
legals@inlandnewspapers.com
City of Huntington Beach - City Clerk's Office
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Account Number: 5272431
Ad Order Number: 0011627818
Customer's Reference/PO Number:
Publication: Huntington Beach Wave
Publication Dates: 10/12/2023
Total Amount: $479.77
Payment Amount: $0.00
Amount Due: $479.77
Notice ID: wPGbkRdNernaTHhOaFTO
Invoice Text: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACHLEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO.4299Adopted by
the City Council on October 3, 2023"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.111 THEREOF RELATED TO CITIZEN
INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY BOARD/PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION"
SYNOPSIS:On May 16, 2023, Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to
request the City Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-
led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc
Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the
most efficient use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective
level of civic engagement in City affairs.The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently
met on June 5,July 17, and July 20,2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in
conjunction with the City Manager's Office.After much deliberation,the Committee
developed nine recommendations for City Council's consideration.Ordinance No.
4298 dissolved the Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee(standing
committee)and the Environmental and Sustainability Board and transfers duties that
may be appropriate,to the Citizen Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works
Commission (CIAB/PWC),via the adoption of Ordinance No.4299,and remaining
duties will come directly to City Council.The Smart Cities and Technology Council
Committee was a Council standing committee established in 2021,with a goal of
providing strategic policy direction towards the City's Smart City Roadmap and
broadband master plan efforts as well as long-term innovative technology projects.
Synopsis - Ord No. 4299 - Page 1 of 2
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Huntington Beach Wave
1920 Main St.Suite 225,Irvine
Irvine,California 92614
(714)796-2209
2000 Main Street
. Huntington Beach, California 92648
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Orange County
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County
aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party
to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal
clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has
been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the
Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of
California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the
City of Irvine, County of Orange County, State of California;
that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy,
has been published in each regular and entire issue of said
newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following
dates,to wit:
1011212023
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the
laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and
correct:
Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on
Date:Oct 12,2023.
•
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Signature
Synopsis - Ord No. 4299 - Page 1 of 2
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4299
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUN ICI PAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.111
THEREOF RELATED TO CITIZEN I N FRASTRUCTU RE ADVI SORY BOARD/
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023,Councilmember Pat Burns Introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees.Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement In City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conlunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
Ordinance No. 4298 dissolved the Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee
(standing committee)and the Environmental and Sustalnablllty Board and transfers
duties that may be appropriate, to the Citizen Infrastructure Advisory Board/
Public Works Commission (CIAB/PWC),via the adoption of Ordinance No.4299,and
remaining duties will come directly to City Council.
The Smart Cities and Technology Council Committee was a Council standing committee
established in 2021, with a goal of providing strategic policy direction towards the
City's Smart City Roadmap and broadband master plan efforts as well as long-term
innovative technology protects.The Committee and Its duties could be carried out by
City staff and/or the C IAB/PWC and remaining Items would be brought directly to City
Council.
The Environmental and Sustalnablllty Board (ESB) (formerly Known as the
Environmental Board) was created in 1979 to examine the City's Environmental
Impact Reports and other related protects.Through the 2021 BCC restructuring effort,
Its primary purpose shifted to develop and monitor progress on the Sustainability
Master Plan (SMP) and has a membership structure of five citizen appointees and
chaired by two Council Liaisons. Its duties can be carried by City staff and/or the
CIAB/PWC and remaining duties would come directly to City Council.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kalmick,Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon,Burns
NOES: Moser,Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4299 - Page 2 of 2
Cokoiy7 : loP/ 9
Pub. ,o/i
H.B. Wave
PUBLISH DATE: 10/12/2023
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4297
Adopted by the City Council on October 3, 2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DELETING CHAPTER
2.108 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND DISSOLVING
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH YOUTH BOARD"
SYNOPSIS:
- On May 16, 2023, Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City Council to consider
another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's
direction, the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure
• the most efficient use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June 5, July 17, and July
20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conjunction with the City Manager's Office. After much
deliberation, the Committee developed nine recommendations for City Council's consideration.
The Huntington Beach Youth Board was established in 1987 to serve as a voluntary advisory board to the
City Council regarding youth achievements, concerns, and needs, and promote youth participation in
community affairs.
Over the years, their roles and duties have evolved, and given that their term is only 1 year, their ability to
carry out various projects due to Brown Act compliance (e.g. restrictions on group messages, group texts,
and collaborations outside of the meetings) has been limited. As such, the changes include:
a) Dissolving the Youth Board; in lieu of the Board, creation of a new non-Brown Act working group,
named the Huntington Beach Youth Citizen Leaders Committee(YCLC-name pending). This new
Committee shall be a select group of highly qualified high school students, not subject to the Brown
Act;
b) Their primary duty shall be to plan and coordinate the Annual Youth in Government Day and the
Junior Citizens Academy with City staffs guidance, as well as other projects requested by the City
Council; and
c) The meeting frequency shall be determined by the Committee and City staff to meet needs of
effectively planning and executing two primary events with the Community and Library Services
Department staff.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held
October 3, 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kalmick, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2, 2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, CITY CLERK
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H.B.Wave
PUBLISH DATE: 1 0/1 212 02 3
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4297
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DELETING
CHAPTER 2.108 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND
DISSOLVING
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH YOUTH BOARD"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023,Councllmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees.Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5,July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conlunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
The Huntington Beach Youth Board was established in 1987 to serve as a voluntary
advisory board to the City Council regarding youth achievements, concerns, and
needs,and promote youth participation in community affairs.
Over the years, their roles and duties have evolved, and given that their term is
only 1 year, their ability to carry out various prolects due to Brown Act compliance
(e.g.
etings) has been limited. As sumessach,
tie changes include:
a) outside of the
a) Dissolving the Youth Board; in lieu of the Board, creation of a new non-
Brown Act working group, named the Huntington Beach Youth Citizen Leaders
Committee (YCLC-name pending). This new Committee shall be a select group of
highly qualified high school students,not sublect to the Brown Act;
b) Their primary duty shall be to plan and coordinate the Annual Youth in
Government Day and the Junior Citizens Academy with City staff's guidance,as well
as other prolects requested by the City Council;and
c) The meeting frequency shall be determined by the Committee and City
staff to meet needs of effectively planning and executing two primary events with the
Community and Library Services Department staff.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kaimlck,Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon, Burns
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4297 - Page 2 of 2
HIIvt}NGIO 18E*H
INCLUDES THE
f FOUNTAIN
Air! VALLEY VIEW
1920 Main St. Suite 225, Irvine
Irvine, California 92614
(714) 796-2209
legals@inlandnewspapers.com
City of Huntington Beach-City Clerk's Office
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Account Number: 5272431
Ad Order Number: 0011627814
Customer's Reference/PO Number:
Publication: Huntington Beach Wave
Publication Dates: 10/12/2023
Total Amount: $479.77
Payment Amount: $0.00
Amount Due: $479.77
Notice ID: toNuZXs6pfwKRK9N3cN9
Invoice Text: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACHLEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO.4297Adopted by
the City Council on October 3, 2023"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH DELETING CHAPTER 2.108 OF THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND DISSOLVINGTHE HUNTINGTON BEACH YOUTH
BOARD"SYNOPSIS:On May 16, 2023, Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-
item to request the City Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the
• citizen-led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's direction,the BCC
Ad Hoc Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to
ensure the most efficient use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an
effective level of civic engagement in City affairs.The BCC Ad Hoc Committee
subsequently met on June 5,July 17,and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all
BCCs in conjunction with the City Manager's Office.After much deliberation,the
Committee developed nine recommendations for City Council's consideration.The
Huntington Beach Youth Board was established in 1987 to serve as a voluntary
advisory board to the City Council regarding youth achievements,concerns, and
needs, and promote youth participation in community affairs.Over the years,their
roles and duties have evolved, and given that their term is only 1 year,their ability to
carry out various projects due to Brown Act compliance(e.g. restrictions on group
messages, group texts,and collaborations outside of the meetings) has been limited.
As such,the changes include:a) Dissolving the Youth Board; in lieu of the Board,
creation of a new non-Brown Act working group, named the Huntington Beach Youth
Citizen Leaders Committee(YCLC-name pending).This new Committee shall be a
•
Synopsis - Ord No. 4297 - Page 1 of 2
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AIN
• VALLEY VIEW
•
Huntington Beach Wave
1920 Main St.Suite 225,Irvine
Irvine,California 92614 •
(714)796-2209
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach,California 92648
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Orange County
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County
aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party
to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal
clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has
been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the
Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of
California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the
City of Irvine, County of Orange County, State of California;
that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy,
has been published in each regular and entire issue of said
newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following
dates,to wit:
1011212023
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the
laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and
correct:
Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on
Date:Oct 12, 2023.
OkajeT)C4-003
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4297
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DELETING
CHAPTER 2.108OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUN ICI PAL CODE AND
DISSOLVING
THE HUNTINGTON BEACH YOUTH BOARD"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023,Councllmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees.Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
• use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conlunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
The Huntington Beach Youth Board was established in 1987 to serve as a voluntary
advisory board to the City Council regarding youth achievements, concerns, and
needs,and promote youth participation in community affairs.
Over the years, their roles and duties have evolved, and given that their term is
only 1 year,their ability to carry out various prolects due to Brown Act compliance
(e.g. restrictions on group messages, group texts, and collaborations outside of the
meetings)has been limited. As such,the changes include:
a) Dissolving the Youth Board; in lieu of the Board, creation of a new non-
Brown Act working group, named the Huntington Beach Youth Citizen Leaders
Committee (YCLC-name pending). This new Committee shall be a select group of
highly qualified high school students,not subiectto the Brown Act;
b) Their primary duty shall be to plan and coordinate the Annual Youth in
Government Day and the Junior Citizens Academy with City staff's guidance,as well
as other prolects requested by the City Council;and
c) The meeting frequency shall be determined by the Committee and City
staff to meet needs of effectively planning and executing two primary events with the
Community and Library Services Department staff.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kalmlck,Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon, Burns
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
•
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H.B. Wave
PUBLISH DATE: 10/12/2023
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4300
Adopted by the City Council on October 3, 2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.106
THEREOF RELATED TO FOURTH OF JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16, 2023, Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City Council to consider
another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's
direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure
the most efficient use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June 5, July 17, and July
20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conjunction with the City Manager's Office. After much
deliberation, the Committee developed nine recommendations for City Council's consideration.
The Fourth of July Executive Board was created in 1983 as an advisory body to the City Council comprised
of 9 to 15 citizen appointees, whose main roles were to work with City staff and volunteers to coordinate
the City's renowned Annual Fourth of July parade and celebration.
However, over the years, the Fourth of July event scope and components have evolved and expanded,
requiring extensive support from City staff. As such, the City hired and utilized outside professional event
productions firm, Soundskilz, Inc. and consultant Stacey Newton, to plan and execute Fourth of July
celebration.
As the City Council, the Executive Board and City staff evaluated the 2023 Fourth of July events and past
festivities, the Committee brought forth more recommendations for this Board for continued improvement
of the programs and events. It has been recommended to rename the Board as the Independence Day
Board.
Due to the expiration of the City's existing contracts with Soundskilz, Inc. and Stacey Newton, the
Committee also recommended City staff to initiate a new RFP process for professional event services per
the City's procurement policies.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held
October 3, 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kalmick, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2, 2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, CITY CLERK
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4300
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.106
THEREOF RELATED TO FOURTH OF JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023,Counclimember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees. Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in coniunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
The Fourth of July Executive Board was created in 1983 as an advisory body to the
City Council comprised of 9 to 15 citizen appointees,whose main roles were to work
with City staff and volunteers to coordinate the City`s renowned Annual Fourth of July
parade and celebration.
However,over the years,the Fourth of July event scope and components have evolved
and expanded,requiring extensive support from City staff. As such,the City hired and
utilized outside professional event productions firm,Soundskilz, Inc.and consultant
Stacey Newton,to plan and;execute Fourth of July celebration.
As the City Council,the Executive Board and City staff evaluated the 2023 Fourth of
July events and past festivities,the Committee brought forth more recommendations
for this Board for continued improvement of the programs and events. It has been
recommended to rename the Board as the Independence Day Board.
Due to the expiration of the City's existing contracts with Soundskilz, Inc.and Stacey
Newton,the Committee also recommended City staff to initiate a new R FP process for
professional event services per the City's procurement policies.
COPIES OF THiS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kaimick,Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon, Burns
NOES: Moser,Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648 -
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4300 - Page 2 of 2
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Invoice Text CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACHLEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO.4300Adopted by
the City Council on October 3, 2023"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.106 THEREOF RELATED TO FOURTH OF JULY
EXECUTIVE BOARD"SYNOPSIS:On May 16,2023, Councilmember Pat Burns
introduced an H-item to request the City Council to consider another comprehensive
review of all the citizen-led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's
direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the
BCC structure to ensure the most efficient use of staff time and City resources while
still maintaining an effective level of civic engagement in City affairs.The BCC Ad Hoc
Committee subsequently met on June 5,July 17,and July 20, 2023 and carefully
assessed all BCCs in conjunction with the City Manager's Office.After much
deliberation,the Committee developed nine recommendations for City Council's
consideration.The Fourth of July Executive Board was created in 1983 as an
advisory body to the City Council comprised of 9 to 15 citizen appointees,whose
main roles were to work with City staff and volunteers to coordinate the City's
renowned Annual Fourth of July parade and celebration. However,over the years,the
Fourth of July event scope and components have evolved and expanded, requiring
extensive support from City staff.As such,the City hired and utilized outside
professional event productions firm,Soundskilz, Inc.and consultant Stacey Newton,
to plan and execute Fourth of July celebration.As the City Council,the Executive
Board and City staff evaluated the 2023 Fourth of July events and past festivities,the
Synopsis - Ord No. 4300 - Page 1 of 2
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FOUTAIN
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Huntington Beach Wave
1920 Main St.Suite 225,Irvine
Irvine,California 92614
(714)796-2209
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Orange County
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County
aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party
to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal
clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has
been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the
Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of
California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the
City of Irvine, County of Orange County, State of California;
that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy,
has been published in each regular and entire issue of said
newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following
dates,to wit:
10/1212023
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the
laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and
correct:
Executed at Anaheim, Orange County,California, on
Date: Oct 12,2023.
06:±1J(Yr)6-0-03
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Synopsis - Ord No. 4300 - Page 1 of 2
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4300
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.106
THEREOF RELATED TO FOURTH OF JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD"
S1N ES' :
On May 16,2023,Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees. Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in coniunctlon with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
The Fourth of July Executive Board was created in 1983 as an advisory body to the
City Council comprised of 9 to 15 citizen appointees,whose main roles were to work
with City staff and volunteers to coordinate the City's renowned Annual Fourth of July
parade and celebration.
However,over the years,the Fourth of July event scope and components have evolved
and expanded,requiring extensive support from City staff. As such,the City hired and
utilized outside professional event productions firm,Soundskllz, Inc.and consultant
Stacey Newton,to plan and execute Fourth of July celebration.
As the City Council,the Executive Board and City staff evaluated the 2023 Fourth of
July events and past festivities,the Committee brought forth more recommendations
for this Board for continued improvement of the programs and events. It has been
recommended to rename the Board as the Independence Day Board.
Due to the expiration of the City's existing contracts with Soundskllz, Inc.and Stacey
Newton,the Committee also recommended City staff to initiate a new R FP process for
professional event services per the City's procurement policies.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kalmick,Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon,Burns
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAiN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK .
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4300 - Page 2 of 2
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H.B. Wave
PUBLISH DATE: 10/12/2023
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4301
Adopted by the City Council on October 3, 2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13.54
THEREOF RELATED TO SPECIFIC EVENTS"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16, 2023, Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City Council to consider
another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's
direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure
the most efficient use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June 5, July 17, and July
20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conjunction with the City Manager's Office. After much
deliberation, the Committee developed nine recommendations for City Council's consideration.
The City utilizes the Specific Events Committee, as outlined by the HBMC 13.54.060, which is an internal
meeting among staff members from various departments to discuss the permitting of and any logistical
requirements for each proposed event.
The BCC Ad Hoc Committee recommended that the Specific Events Executive Committee be formally
adopted as a Council standing committee, comprised of three Council members to review and
recommend City Council's priorities and review overall policy on specific events in the City.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held
October 3, 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kalmick, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Burns
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2, 2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, CITY CLERK
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4301
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE.CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13.54
THEREOF RELATED TO SPECIFIC EVENTS"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023,Councllmember Pat Burns Introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees. Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources white still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in coniunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
The City utilizes the Specific Events Committee, as outlined by the HBMC 13.54.060,
which is an internal meeting among staff members from various departments to
discuss the permitting of and any logistical requirements for each proposed event.
The BCC Ad Hoc Committee recommended that the Specific Events Executive
Committee be formally adopted as a Council standing committee,comprised of three
Council members to review and recommend City Council's priorities and review
overall policy on specific events in the City.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kalmick,Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon, Burns
NOES: Moser, Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4301 - Page 2 of 2
HUN1ING1ON EACH
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1920 Main St. Suite 225, Irvine
Irvine, California 92614
(714) 796-2209
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City of Huntington Beach - City Clerk's Office
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Account Number: 5272431
Ad Order Number: 0011627821
Customer's Reference/PO Number:
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Invoice Text CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACHLEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO.4301Adopted by
the City Council on October 3, 2023"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13.54 THEREOF RELATED TO SPECIFIC EVENTS"
SYNOPSIS:On May 16,2023, Councilmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to
request the City Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-
led BCCs and Council Committees. Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc
Committee was formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the
most efficient use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective
level of civic engagement in City affairs.The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently
met on June 5,July 17,and July 20,2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in
conjunction with the City Manager's Office.After much deliberation,the Committee
developed nine recommendations for City Council's consideration.The City utilizes
the Specific Events Committee,as outlined by the HBMC 13.54.060,which is an
internal meeting among staff members from various departments to discuss the
permitting of and any logistical requirements for each proposed event.The BCC Ad
Hoc Committee recommended that the Specific Events Executive Committee be
formally adopted as a Council standing committee,comprised of three Council
members to review and recommend City Council's priorities and review overall policy
on specific events in the City. COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN
THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held October 3, 2023 by the following
Synopsis - Ord No. 4301 - Page 1 of 2
wtinrcTOTt a See Proof on Next Page
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VALNTAIN
nd VALLEY VIEW
Huntington Beach Wave
1920 Main St.Suite 225,Irvine
Irvine,California 92614
,714)796-2209
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Orange County
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County
aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party
to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal
clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has
been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the
Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of
California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the
City of Irvine, County of Orange County, State of California;
that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy,
has been published in each regular and entire issue of said
newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following
dates,to wit:
10/12/2023
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the
laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and
correct:
Executed at Anaheim,Orange County, California, on
Date:Oct 12, 2023. .
Okaujellr)C4
Signature
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Synopsis - Ord No. 4301 - Page 1 of 2
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.4301
Adopted by the City Council on October 3,2023
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13.54
THEREOF RELATED TO SPECIFIC EVENTS"
SYNOPSIS:
On May 16,2023,Councllmember Pat Burns introduced an H-item to request the City
Council to consider another comprehensive review of all the citizen-led BCCs and
Council Committees.Per the City Council's direction,the BCC Ad Hoc Committee was
formed with the goal of streamlining the BCC structure to ensure the most efficient
use of staff time and City resources while still maintaining an effective level of civic
engagement in City affairs. The BCC Ad Hoc Committee subsequently met on June
5, July 17, and July 20, 2023 and carefully assessed all BCCs in conlunction with the
City Manager's Office. After much deliberation, the Committee developed nine
recommendations for City Council's consideration.
The City utilizes the Specific Events Committee,as outlined by the HBMC 13.54.060,
which Is an internal meeting among staff members from various departments to
discuss the permitting of and any logistical requirements for each proposed event.
The BCC Ad Hoc Committee recommended that the Specific Events Executive
Committee be formally adopted as a Council standing committee,comprised of Three
Council members to review and recommend CItY Council's priorities and review
overall.Policy on specific events in the City.
COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held October 3,2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kalmick,Van Der Mark,Strickland,McKeon,Burns
NOES: Moser,Bolton
ABSENT: None
This ordinance is effective November 2,2023.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAiN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648
714-536-5227
ROBIN ESTANISLAU,CITY CLERK
Huntington Beach Wave
Published:10/12/23
Synopsis - Ord No. 4301 - Page 2 of 2