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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday , October 17, 2023
2 :30 PM -Council Chambers
4 :00 PM -Council Chambers
6 :00 PM -Council Chambers
Civ ic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach , California 92648
A video recording of the 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM portions of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas/
2:30 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER -2:30 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Kalmick, Moser (arrived at 2:32 pm), Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Bolton , and
Burns
None
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
Councilmember Burns recognized the Cars 'N Copters event with approximately 30K attendees, the
International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame , and the Great Balls of Fire Charity Golf Tournament;
Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark recognized the Miss Huntington Beach Pageant , and HB Fire Department
Open House; and, Mayor Strickland recognized the Boys and Girls Club Great Futures Start Here Annual
Benefit Dinner and Auction .
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEMS (Received After Agenda Distribution) -None
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3-Minute Time Limit)-None
A motion was made by Burns, second by Van Der Mark, to recess to Closed Session .
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -2:34 PM
CLOSED SESSION
1. 23-874 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency
designated representatives: Al Zelinka, City Manager and Melanie Chaney, Chief
Negotiator; also in attendance: Jose Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager;
Theresa St Peter, Interim Director of Human Resources; Travis Hopkins, Assistant
City Manager; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney; Scott Haberle, Fire Chief and Sunny
Han, Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Fire Management Association
(FMA).
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2. 23-875 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency
designated representatives: Al Zelinka, City Manager and Melanie Chaney, Chief
Negotiator; also in attendance: Jose Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager;
Theresa St Peter, Interim Director of Human Resources; Travis Hopkins, Assistant
City Manager; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney; Scott Haberle, Fire Chief and Sunny
Han, Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: The Huntington Beach
Firefighters' Association (HBFA).
3. 23-876 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). People of the State of California/Bonta v. City
of Huntington Beach/Zelinka; Case No. 30-2023-01312235-CU-WM-CJC.
4. 23-877 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). City of Huntington Beach v. Newsom/HCD; 8:23-
CV-00421-FWS (ADSx).
5. 23-881 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Prods.
Liab. Litig., Case No. 2:18-mn-02873 (D.S.C.) ("AFFF MDL"), Case No. 2:22-cv-1798-
RMG.
6. 23-887 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Nicholas Vella v. City of Huntington Beach;
Worker's Compensation No. COHB-22-0063.
7. 23-901 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). City of Huntington Beach v. California
Department of Finance; Case No. 34-2018-80002876-CU-WM-GDS.
8. 23-902 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. (Paragraph (4)
of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code§ 54956.9). Number of Matters: One (1).
STUDY SESSION -4:32 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENETAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION
ITEM (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act , City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications that were received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet,
which were all uploaded to the City's website and Councilmember iPads:
Study Session, #9 (23-878) -Fourteen (14) email communications received.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO STUDY SESSION ITEM (3-Minute Time Limit)-19 Speakers
The number [hh:mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at http://www.surfcity-hb .org/governmentlagendas.
Terry Rose, resident since 1983 and homeowner, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Item #20 to consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging library materials containing sexual content. (00:05 : 15)
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Sue Welfringer was called to speak and thanked Librarians for their service , asked that Councilmembers
listen closely to the Study Session presentat ion , and stated support for implementing a Parental Control
Card system. (00:07: 11)
Tim Geddes , 40-year res ident , was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Item #20 to
consider adopting Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging library
materials containing sexual content. (00 :08 :52)
Kathie Schey was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Item #20 to consider
adopting Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging library materials
containing sexual content until there has been time for proper community engagement. (00: 11 :33)
Mary Jo Baretich, a 40-year resident , was called to speak and stated opposition to Study Session Item
#9 regarding selection, display and circulation of books and materials within Huntington Beach Public
Libraries , and Councilmember Item #20 (23-879) to conside r adopting Resolution No. 2023-41
establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging library materials containing sexual content.
(00 :12:40)
Synde Manion was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Item #20 to consider
adopting Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging library materials
containing sexual content. (00: 15: 17)
Mary Kyle, 25-year resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Item #20 to
consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the rev iew and re-cataloging library
materials containing sexual content. (00 : 18:02)
Dina Chavez was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Item #20 to consider adopting
Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging library materials containing
sexual content. (00: 19:37)
Martha Elliott, 30+-year resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Item #20
to consider adopting Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging library
materials containing sexual content. (00 :22 :14)
Melanie Bergeland , a long-time resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember
Item #20 to consider adopting Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-
cataloging library materials containing sexual content. (00 :23:25)
Lindsay Klick, 20-year resident and Children's Librarian in Orange County , was called to speak and
stated opposition to Councilmember Item #20 to consider adopting Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing
a policy for the review and re-cataloging library materials containing sexual content. (00 :24 :20)
Carole Kanode, a 50-year resident and Youth Shelter Co-Founder, was called to speak and stated
opposition to Councilmember Item #20 to consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy
for the review and re-cataloging library materials containing sexual content. (00 :26 :50)
Irene Briggs, resident and Youth Shelter Co-Founder, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Item #20 to consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cat aloging library materials contain ing sexual content. (00:29: 16)
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Jessamyn Garner, a resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Item #20 to
consider adopting Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re -cataloging library
materials containing sexual content. (00:31 :32)
Bethany Webb, 40-year resident , was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Item #20
to consider adopting Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging library
materials containing sexual content. (00:34 :01)
Kane Durham , Pride at the Pier Representative, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Item #20 to consider adopting Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging library materials containing sexual content. (00:36: 18)
Wendy Rincon , life-long resident , was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Item #20
to consider adopting Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging library
materials containing sexual content. (00:39 :24)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated opposition to exposing young children to mate r ials and
books that support a gay lifestyle . (00:42:36)
Buffy Channel , 35-year resident , homeowner and business owner, was called to speak and stated
opposition to Councilmember Item #20 to consider adopting Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy
for the review and re-cataloging library materials containing sexual content. (00:46 :01)
9. 23-878 Reviewed Councilmember Item 23-532 -Selection, Display, and Circulation of
Library Books and Other Materials within Huntington Beach Public Libraries
Ashley Wysocki , D irector of Community & Library Services , presented a PowerPoint communication
titled Review of Councilmember Item 23-532 -Selection, Display, and Circulation of Library Books and
Other Materials within Huntington Beach Public Libraries with slides entitled : Table of Contents; Review
of Councilmember Item 2023-532 (2); Research Conducted; Research Findings: Publisher (3); Research
Findings : Book Distributor (3); Data Analysis; Data Analysis: Minor Cards; Data Analysis: Teen Cards;
Library Policies; Library Policies: Collection Development; Library Policies : Library Card Types; Library
Policies: Rules of Conduct; Library Policies: Unaccompanied Minors; Supporting Parents & Caregivers at
HBPL; Supporting Parents & Caregivers: New Cardholder Brochure; Supporting Parents & Caregivers:
Book Lists & Content Advisory; Summary of Final Options; and Questions?.
At 5:37 PM, City Council recessed into Closed Session to participate in discussion on Closed
Session Item #5, with Study Session discussion to continue after this meeting was reconvened.
RETURNED TO CLOSED SESSION -5:37 PM
6:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING -6: 10 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Kalmick, Moser, Van Der Mark, Strickland , McKean , Bolton , and Burns
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark
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10. 23 766 HB Paok 435 \•:ill post the oolors and lead the Pledge of Allegianoe
INVOCATION
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation, the City does not intend to proselytize or advance any faith or
belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation.
11. 23-861 Huntington Beach Police Chaplain Bob Ewing
City Council returned to discussion on Study Session Item #9 (23-878) --Councilmember Item 23-
532 -Selection, Display, and Circulation of Library Books and Other Materials within Huntington
Beach Public Libraries.
Councilmember Bolton and Director Wysocki discussed details regarding a proposed Parental _Consent
Card .
Councilmember Kalmick and Director Wysocki discussed existing unaccompanied minor policies
compared to the policies of other area public libraries .
Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark and Director Wysocki discussed details regarding existing policies related
to children checking out library books and how the proposed Parental Consent Card could change those
policies .
Councilmember Moser and Director Wysocki discussed details regarding selecting the appropriate age
when a child must be accompanied by an adult , as well as details regarding the review of library policies
which was started in 2022 when the Community Development and Library Services departments were
combined.
City Manager Al Zelinka thanked all of the staff involved in this process and thanked Councilmembers for
directing this robust review of the library system .
Mayqr Pro Tern Van Der Mark and Mayor Strickland confirmed with Director Wysocki no book would be
banned from the library through any measures presented during the Study Session .
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
12. 23-899 Legislative Update provided by California State Senator Janet Nguyen
California State Senator Janet Nguyen, a resident of Huntington Beach , provided an update on the past
Legislative Session and described some of the bills she personally promoted on behalf of her district of
just over 1 million people.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -None
City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced that Assistant City Clerk Steven Aguilar accepted a position in
Mesa, Arizona and this is his last City Council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
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Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act , City Clerk Robin Estanislau announced supplemental
communications that were received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet,
which were all uploaded to the City 's website and Councilmember iPads:
Consent Calendar: Item #17 -One (1) email communication; Item #18 -One (1) email
communication.
Administrative Items #19 -One (1) staff memorandum, and one hundred forty-two (142) email
communications .
Councilmember Items : #20 -One (1) letter from the First Amendment Coalition, Free Expression , and
ACLU Foundation of Southern California , and five hundred forty -seven (547) email communications ; #21
-Thirty-two (32) email communications.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit) -100 Speakers
The number [hh:mm :ss] following the speakers ' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/governmentlagendas .
Lolly McHardy and representatives of Sea Isle Garden Club were called to speak and presented a check
for $5 ,817.50 to the City , in addition to over $200 ,000 previously donated , for continued maintenance
and repairs on Edinger "mudflat" tra ils from Saybrook Lane to Sunset Aquatics bridge . It was noted that
the Sea Isle Garden Club and City have split costs 50/50 since the beginning of the project. (01 :45:07)
Janet Jacobs, 43-year resident and homeowner, was called to speak and stated support for
Councilmember Items #20 to consider adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (01 :47 :54)
Jeanne Paris, a 27-year resident, was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20
regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library materials containing sexual content, and support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution
No . 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israe l by Hamas. (01 :50:28)
Delaine Bailey , a resident, was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20
regarding adopt ion of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library materials conta ining sexual content. (01 :53 :01)
Patti Pappas , a 44-year resident, was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20
regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library materials containing sexual content, and support for Item #21 regard ing adoption of Resolution
No. 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas . (01 :56 :09)
Ann Palmer, 30+-year resident, was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20
regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library materials conta ining sexual content. (01 :59:20)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (02:02:34)
Don Kennedy , City Council Candidate for 2024, was called to speak and stated support for
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials contain ing sexual content. (02 :05 :46)
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Steve Quinn was called to speak and stated support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No.
2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas. (02:08:58)
Senator Dave Min, who represents approximately half of Huntington Beach, was called to speak and
stated his opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41
establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content.
(02 :11 :41)
Cari Swan was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of
Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content. (02:15:21)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (02: 19:02)
Synde Manion, a resident, was called to speak and shared her opinions regarding deaths from COVID-
19 and suicides during the pandemic. (02:22 :36).
Russell Neal, a resident, was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (02:25:46)
Andrew Einhorn, a 40-year healthcare professional, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content, and support for,ltem #21
regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel
by Hamas. (02:28 :53)
Carol Daus was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption
of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content. (02:32 :06)
Laura Sire, long-time resident and retired First Grade teacher, was called to speak and stated opposition
to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (02:35:21)
Jaclyn Rabbitt-Sire, a retired teacher, was called to speak and stated opposition to Administrative Items
#19 regarding three Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the March 5, 2024,
Statewide Primary Election, and opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of
Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content. (02:38:31)
Luanne Shoup, a fourth generation Huntington Beach property owner, was called to speak and stated
support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy
for the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (02 :41 :40)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content, and support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No.
2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas. (02:44 :27)
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Doris Hill , a long-time resident, was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20
regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library mat erials containing sexual content, and support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution
No . 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas . (02:47 :47)
Nora Pedersen , a 37-year resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items
#20 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the rev iew and re-cataloging
of library materials containing sexual content. (02 :49:40)
Brett Bush , resident and U. S . Airforce Veteran , was called to speak and stated support for
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content , and support for Item #21
regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel
by Hamas. (02 :52 :39)
Brenda Glim was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption
of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content. (02 :55 :52)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (02 :58:43)
Jeanne Goodin was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption
of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content , and support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-50 in
support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas . (03:01 :58)
Joyce Reilley was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption
of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content , and support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-50 in
support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas . (03:04:55)
Kimberly Barnes was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexua l content , and support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No .
2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas . (03 :07 :08)
Chad Williams, resident, Former Navy Seal and Cand idate for City Council in 2024, was called to speak
and stated support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-50 in support of Israel and
condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas. (03 :10 :19)
Paul Horgan , a resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20
regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library materials containing sexual content. (03 : 13 :57)
Karen Riley was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of
Resolution-No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content , and support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-50 in
support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas. (03 : 17 :01)
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Barbara Richardson, 50-year resident , was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember
Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-
cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (03: 18:41)
Mark Alvarado, former Library Services employee, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (03:21 :44)
Ray Raines, a resident since 1964, was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20
regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library materials containing sexual content, and support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution
No . 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas. (03:24:21)
Kevin Otis , a 3-year resident and alumni of UC Berkeley, was called to speak and stated support for
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adopt ion of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content , and support for Item #21
regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel
by Hamas. (03 :26:40)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regard ing
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (03 :29 :23)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and shared his opinions on a var iety of current world events and
situations. (03:32: 16)
Briana Lee was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of
Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content. (03 :35:44)
Unnamed Guest stated opposition to Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-50 in support
of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas because th is resolution ignores the plight of
Palestinians. (03:38 :47)
Kelly Hubbard , a life-long resident, was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20
regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library materials containing sexual content. (03:41 :31)
Diane'-Bentley, 22-year resident , was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20
regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library materials containing sexual content. (03:45 :23)
Elaine Bauer Keely, 59-year resident and 44-year Friends of the Library Member, was called to speak
and stated oppos ition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41
establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of libra ry materials containing sexual content.
(03 :47 :24)
Meg Robinson, a resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20
regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library materials containing sexual content. (03:50:37)
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Shirley Dettloff, resident since 1964 and Former Mayor, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Administrative Items #19 regarding three Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the
March 5, 2024 , Statewide Primary Election , and opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (03:53 :47)
Karen Carroll was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption
of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content. (03:56:48)
Pat Goodman was called to speak and stated opposition to Administrative Items #19 regarding three
Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the March 5, 2024, Statewide Primary
Election; opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41
establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content; and
opposition to Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-50 in support of Israel and
condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas because this resolution ignores the plight of Palestinians.
(03 :59 :12)
Linda Moon, a 49-year resident , was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20
regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library materials containing sexual content. (04:02:21)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (04:05 :35)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (04:08:47)
Vincent Nakhoul was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #21 regarding
adoption of Resolution No . 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas
because this resolution ignores the plight of Palestinians . (04: 11 :21)
Unnamed Guest, a high school Junior, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember
Items #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks
on Israel by Ham as because this resolution ignores the plight of Palestinians. (04: 14:35)
Sue Welfringer, 26-year Huntington Beach homeowner, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Council member Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (04: 18:21)
Kathie Schey was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption
of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content, until there has been proper time for staff, citizen and elected officials input for
a detailed plan to consider. (04:21 :30)
Connie Boardman, Former Mayor, was called to speak and stated opposition to Administrative Items #19
regarding submission of three Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the March 5,
2024, Statewide Primary Election, and opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of
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Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content. (04:23:46)
Mary Jo Baretich, a 40-year resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items
#20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging
of library materials containing sexual content. (04:26:51)
Mary Kyle, 25-year resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20
regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of
library materials containing sexual content. (04:29:39)
Alicia Quezaba was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption
of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content, and support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-50 in
support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas. (04:31 :59)
Unnamed Guest, a 40-year resident, was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items
#20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging
of library materials containing sexual content. (04:34 :25)
Unnamed Guest, a 15-year resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items
#21 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on
Israel by Hamas because this resolution ignores the plight of Palestinians. (04:38:03)
Tim Geddes was called to speak and stated opposition to Administrative Items #19 regarding three
Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election.
(04:41 :15)
Lindsay Klick,20-year resident and Child Librarian, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (04:44:20)
Daniella Murray, Marina High School Junior, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (04:47:37)
Ayesha Latif, a long-time resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items
#21 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on
Israel by Hamas, because this resolution ignores the plight of Palestinians . (04:49:00)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #21 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas
because this resolution ignores the plight of Palestinians . (04:52: 10)
Hannah Cole, Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember
Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-
cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (04:55:30)
Wendy Rincon was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (04:58:05)
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Kane Durham , Pride at the Pier Representative, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content , and opposition to #21 regarding
adoption of Resolut ion No. 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas ,
as a situation that exists on another continent. (05:01: 16)
Jessamyn Garner, Huntington Beach resident , was called to speak and stated opposition to
Administrative Items #19 regarding three Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the
March 5 , 2024 , Statewide Primary Election, and opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (05 :04 :07)
Julie Killeen , 45-year Huntington Beach res ident and former Lakeview Elementary School Librarian , was
called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No.
2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual
content. (05 :07 :14)
Jacqueline Brodt, a resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated opposition to
Council member Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re -cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (05: 10:23)
Unnamed Guest, a 35-year resident and bus i ness owner, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Administrative Items #19 regarding three Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the
March 5 , 2024, Statewide Primary Election , and opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (05: 11 :59)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (05: 15 :48)
Harry Mclachlan, Huntington Beach resident , was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (05 : 19:00)
Maggie Ratanapnanh was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (05:22 :07)
Marissa Jackson was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-catalog ing of library
materials containing sexual content. (05 :24 :06)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #21 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas,
because this resolution ignores the plight of Palestinians . (05 :27:46)
Hera Poon , Huntington Beach High School Junior, was called to speak and stated oppos ition to
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (05:29 :59)
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Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (05:32:51)
Bethany Webb, Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Administrative
Items #19 regarding three Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the March 5, 2024 ,
Statewide Primary Election, opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution
No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual
content, and opposition to Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-50 in support of Israel
and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas because this resolution ignores the plight of
Palestinians . (05 :36 :10)
Ken Inouye, a SO-year resident , was called to speak and stated opposition, from his business perspective
to Administrative Items #19 regarding three Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the
March 5, 2024, Statewide Primary Election . (05 :38 :58)
Heidi Vea was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of
Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials
containing sexual content. (05:40 :56)
Julie Bixby , 40-year resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (05:43:31)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and shared her opinions regarding the service of various
Councilmembers, City Manager, City Clerk, Police and Fire Chiefs and staff. (05 :46 :09)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content, and opposition to #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-50
in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas because this resolution ignores the
plight of Palestinians . (05:49:48)
Amory Hanson was called to speak and stated his support for an additional Charter amendment to
require a special election in the event of a Council vacancy . (05 :52:58)
Dennis was called to speak and stated support for Administrative Items #19 regarding three Charter
amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the March 5, 2024, Statewide Primary Election.
(05 :53 :41)
Celia Jaffe, 36-year Huntington Beach resident, Huntington Beach School District Former Board Member
and State Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Former President, was called to speak and stated
opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a
policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (05: 55 : 13)
Erin Spivey, life-long resident of Huntington Beach AKA "Erin the Librarian", was called to speak and
stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41
establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content.
(05 :57:41)
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At 10:59 PM, a motion was made by Burns, second Moser, to continue the meeting past the hour
of 11:00 PM. (06:00:51)
Scott Malabarba, 20-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (06:01 :45)
Melanie Tioleco-Cheng , Huntington Beach resident and Pediatrician, was called to speak and stated
opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a
policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content. (06 :05:00)
Nickolas Baghara was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (06 :07 :56)
Stacy Mignano, 20-year resident of Huntington Beach , was called to speak and stated opposition to
Administrative Items #19 regarding three Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the
March 5, 2024, Statewide Primary Election, and opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (06: 10: 10)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (06 :11 :52)
Jennifer Cohen, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content. (06:14:41)
Derek Yeghiazarian, UCI Law student, was called to speak and stated opposition to Administrative Item
#19 regarding three Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the M arch 5, 2024,
Statewide Primary Election; opposition to Councilmember Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution
No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual
content; and opposition to Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-50 in support of Israel
and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas because this resolution ignores the plight of
Palestinians. (06 : 17:41)
Martha Hamilton , a resident, was called to speak and shared personal opinions on a wide variety of
different topics . (06: 19 :58)
Gina Clayton-Tarvin , 30-year resident of Huntington Beach and Ocean View School District Board of
Trustees Vice President, was called to speak and on behalf of the Ocean View School District stated
opposition to Administrative Item #19 regarding three Charter amendment ballot measures for voter
approval at the March 5, 2024 , Statewide Primary Election; as a resident, stated opposition to
Council member Items #20 regarding adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the
review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content; and opposition to Item #21
regarding adoption of Resolution No. 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel
by Hamas, because this resolution is authored by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark. (06:24 :05)
Unnamed Guest was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No . 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
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materials containing sexual content, and support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No.
2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas. (06:26:50)
Valentina Bankhead was called to speak and stated support for Consent Calendar Items #17 amending
Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Chapter 10.84 relating to bicycle regulations; stated support
for Item #18 accepting the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grants; stated support for Councilmember Items #20 regarding
adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library
materials containing sexual content; and support for Item #21 regarding adoption of Resolution No.
2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning the attacks on Israel by Hamas. (06:29:58)
Roger Noor was called to speak and shared his opinions on a number of international and local issues.
(06:32:41)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS -None
AB 1234 REPORTING-None
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES -None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT -None
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
13. 23-863 · Update on City Treasurer's Department
City Treasurer Alisa Backstrom provided a verbal financial report on the re-organization of her Office
as approved by City Council in March 2023 to realign the City Treasurer's responsibilities to
match those in the City Charter.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 14-18)
Councilmember Bolton pulled #16 for further discussion.
CITY CLERK
14. 23-836 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Kalmick, second Strickland to approve and adopt the City Council/Public
Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of August 1, 2023; and approve and adopt the City
Council/Public Financing Authority special meeting minutes of September 21, 2023 ; and approve and
adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority special meeting minutes of September 28, 2023; and
approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of October 3,
2023; and approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority special meeting minutes of
October 5, 2023.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Kalmick, Moser, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Bolton, and Burns
None
CITY MANAGER/INFORMATION SERVICES
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15. 23-775 Approved and Authorized execution of a Professional Services Agreement with IK
Consulting, LLC for the Accela Citizen Access online permitting system
improvement project and on-call project support services
A motion was made by Kalmick, second Strickland to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and IK Consulting, LLC
for Project Management and Implementation Services."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES:
NOES:
POLICE
Kalmick, Moser, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean , Bolton, and Burns
None
16. 23-864 Approved responses to the 2022-2023 Orange County Grand Jury Report related to
Animal Welfare
Councilmember Bolton pulled this item to thank Captain Riley for assistance in updating the City's
response to the Orange County Grand Jury report . After discussion with staff, Councilmember Bolton
amended the action to "authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City Council."
A motion was made by Bolton, second Strickland to approve the City's responses to findings and
recommendations posed by the Orange County Grand Jury report entitled "Gimme Shelter and a Pound
of Advice -The State of Animal Welfare Overseen by the County of Orange;" and authorize the City
Manager to submit the City's responses to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, as amended to
authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City Council.
The motion as amended carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES: Kalmick, Moser, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, Bolton, and Burns
NOES : None
17. 23-845 Adopted Ordinance No. 4302 amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC)
Chapter 10.84 relating to bicycle regulations
Approved for Introduction on September 19, 2023 by a vote of 6-0-1 (Burns-Absent)
A motion was made by Kalmick, second Strickland to adopt Ordinance No. 4302, "An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 10 .84 of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code Relating to Bicycle Regulations."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES : Kalmick, Moser, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, Bolton, and Burns
NOES : None
18. 23-843 Approved and accepted the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (STEP) and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grants; authorized
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the Chief of Police to execute documents and approved appropriation and
expenditure of funds
A motion was made by Kalmick, second Strickland to approve and accept the STEP and "Pedestrian and
Bicycle Safety" grant agreements between OTS and the City of Huntington Beach for $800,000 and
$42,895, respectively; and, authorize the Chief of Police to execute the grant agreements with OTS; and,
approve appropriations and estimated revenue source in the amount of $800,000 and $42,895; and,
authorize the Chief of Police to establish separate business units for this funding and expend up to a
total of $800,000 and $42,895 on the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant and
"Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety" grant.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Kalmick, Moser, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, Bolton, and Burns
None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
19. 23-871 Approved the submission of three 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
Shannon Levin, Council Policy Analyst, presented a PowerPoint communication titled Charter
Amendment Ballot Measures with slides entitled: Charter Amendment No. 1; Charter Amendment No. 2;
and Charter Amendment No . 3.
A motion was made by Strickland, second Van Der Mark, to 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 adopt Resolution No . 2023-42, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Calling for the Holding of a Special Municipal
Election to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the Submission to the Voters Questions Relating to
City Charter Amendments;" and adopt Resolution No . 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 Section 10403 of the Elections Code;" and adopt Resolution
No . 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 Analyses;" and adopt Resolution No. 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 appropriate $459,628 in General Funds to business unit
10040101; and dissolve the Charter Review Ad Hoc Council Committee, as their scope of work has been
completed, as amended by supplemental communication and revision to Measure 1 language
(substitute identification for ID).
A substitute motion was made by Kalmick, second Bolton to TABLE Consider the three proposed
Charter amendment ballot measures, ballot language, and exhibits for placement on the November 5,
2024 General Election Marsh 5, 2024 Statm~.•ide Primary Election ballot for voter approval to allow time
for more details on the costs and logistics for voter identification.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES:
Kalmick, Moser, and Bolton
Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, and Burns
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The original motion by Strickland, second Van Der Mark to 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 adopt Resolution No. 2023-42, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach , California, Calling for the Holding of a Special Municipal
Election to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the Submission to the Voters Questions Relating to
City Charter Amendments;" and adopt Resolution No. 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 Section 10403 of the Elections Code;" and adopt Resolution
No. 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 Analyses;" and adopt Resolution No . 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 appropriate $459 ,628 in General Funds to business unit
10040101; and dissolve the Charter Review Ad Hoc Council Committee, as their scope of work has been
completed, as amended by supplemental communication and revision to Measure 1 language
(substitute identification for ID) carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES :
NOES:
Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, and Burns
Kalmick, Moser, and Bolton
City Clerk Robin Estanislau explained the timeline moving forward which includes impartial analyses
from the City Attorney's Office within 14 days, as well as the direct arguments in favor and against each
ballot Measure.
A motion was made by Strickland, second Van Der Mark to approve Councilmember Burns as author of
Argument in Favor of Charter Amendment Measure 2 (Flags); Mayor Strickland as author of Argument in
Favor of Charter Amendment Measure 3 (Two-Year Budget); Mayor Strickland and Mayor Pro Tern Van
Der Mark as authors of Argument in Favor of Charter Amendment Measure 1 (Voter Identification); and,
Councilmembers Kalmick, Moser and Bolton as authors of Arguments Against Charter Amendment
Measures 1 (Voter Identification), 2 (Flags), and 3 (Two-Year Budget).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Kalmick, Moser, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, Bolton, and Burns
None
A motion was made by Strickland, second Van Der Mark to revise Charter Amendment Measure 3
language (in Section 300, "reaffirmed to 2022" in two locations, to "reaffirmed in 2024'J.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, and Burns
Kalmick , Moser, and Bolton
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
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20. 23-879 Adopted Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark -Resolution No. 2023-41
establishing a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing
sexual content
Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark introduced this item by providing a brief history of the process , procedure
and procurement to ensure safe libraries for children . This item only ensures sexually explicit books be
moved from the Children's Section to the Adult Section of the libraries .
Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark confirmed with Community and Library Services Director Ashley Wysocki
that moving books from one section to another within the library is not a book ban . Mayor Pro Tern Van .
Der Mark stated her effort is to engage the community in the process of reviewing books . She added
that the current library card system allows any child to check out any book in the library, and this
proposed resolution would create another option for empowering parents who choose to have more
control over which books their child(ren) can check out.
Councilmember Kalmick and City Attorney Michael Gates discussed how one Councilmember can ask
the City Attorney to prepare a resolution, as a Councilmember Item on the agenda , rather than follow
protocol whereby a Council majority directs staff for a policy document. Councilmember Kalmick noted
the Resolution appears with typos and internal inconsistencies and has a signature line for the Mayor Pro
Tern which no other resolution has ever had before . He asked many questions about procedures and
noted the lack of many definitions as well as text ambiguities.
Councilmember Bolton explained, for the benefit of the public in regard to the discussion on how library
materials can be categorized, the First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting speech or
information based on the content. She added the First Amendment prevents the library from using the
system used by private businesses, such as Blockbuster used when they placed R-rated movies in a
back room .
Councilmember Bolton and City Attorney Michael Gates discussed potential legal risks by creating a
community board to review and re-catalogue library materials based on their sexual content. City
Attorney Gates stated that several attorneys in his office worked on this resolution and believe it is a safe
path forward.
City Attorney Gates noted for the record that Councilmember Bolton's First Amendment explanation does
apply to adults , but not in the same way for children. He added that everyday across the country, school
personnel, as government employees are constantly determining what is appropriate for children in every
grade. He also noted children get different treatment in all of the Bill of Rights . City Attorney Gates
added that the intent here is not to take any books out of circulation, but rather to relocate selected
books so that parental involvement is required for access.
Councilmember Bolton stated she cannot support this item .
Mayor Strickland stated that no books will be removed or restricted from the library, but rather the intent
is to develop a system to protect children .
Councilmember Moser shared her thoughts regarding the process for this resolution which in her mind
appears to be rushed , and stated she expected a Study Session presentation followed by bringing the
topic back at another time as an H Item for full Council discussion. She stated her belief that decisions
regarding library books are best made by trained experts or librarians who review data and circulation
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numbers down to the branch level. She further added this resolution is broad , subjective, and without
proper definitions, which she believes will lead to potential inconsistencies in enforcement and
application .
Councilmember Moser stated developing a community review board could result in potential censorship
based on the personal biases of a few people and noted that librarians are trained and educated with
ethical standards. She believes this process will create _an administrative and financial burden , and this
effort is about power and control which will result in reduced trust in government institutions.
Councilmember Moser asked a multitude of logistical questions regarding definitions, policies and
enforcement methods which she believes must be answered before proceeding . She stated since the
. proposed community review board will be reviewing and evaluating books, they must have the same
training and degrees that librarians do.
Councilmember McKean stated he cannot understand why people appear to support children having
access to sexually explicit material without parental consent. He noted that library book placement
mistakes have happened in the past, there is a system used for controlling which movies children can
see, and this resolution is an effort to put policies and procedures in place to enhance parental control.
Councilmember Burns stated it is apparent that some books are slipping through the current process,
and he sees this resolution as an effort to support and assist the librarians. He noted that not every City
board, committee or commission requires members to be experts in their field . He added no book will be
removed or banned from the library, but books current ly in , or procured for, the Children's Department
may be moved to a more age-appropriate library section .
Councilmembers Moser, McKean and Burns shared their opinions regarding the rating system used by
the movie system vs First Amendment protected free speech; existing process for handling potentially
miscatalogued books; and the necessity or not of a new review committee .
Councilmember Kalmick asked City Attorney Michael Gates hypothetical book scenarios related to adults
wanting to read books in the children's section, and City Attorney Gates stated there is no law stating
every book must be available in a library , noting there are book resources outside of the public library
system which anyone can access.
Councilmember Moser recommended that if a community review board is approved it be established as
a committee that functions under Brown Act guidelines . Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark noted the Youth
Board was recently eliminated and rep laced with a non-Brown Act group to enhance productivity and for
the same reasons she would not support Councilmember Moser's recommendation .
City Attorney Gates stated Council could require noticed and open meetings of the community review
board without also requiring it to be Brown Act compliant.
Councilmember Bolton asked what the procedure will be if this resolution is approved as far as
determining review committee qualifications. City Attorney Gates explained that resolutions are policy
directions to staff and this resolution is silent on review committee qualifications, and he added that if
Councilmembers expect to have input on that, now is the time to make that clear.
Councilmember Kalmick confirmed with City Attorney Gates there is no appeal process regarding a
review committee's decisions. ·
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A motion was made by Strickland, second Burns to request the City Council adopt Resolution No . 2023-
41 to establish a policy for the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content
(Attachment #2).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES :
NOES :
21. 23-894
Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon , and Burns
Kalmick, Moser, and Bolton
Adopted Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark -Resolution No. 2023-50
in Support of Israel and Condemning the Attacks on Israel by Hamas
Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark introduced this item with a timeline of recent terrorist activities .
Mayor Strickland stated it is important for Huntington Beach to publicly stand with Israel, one of the
strongest allies the United States has .
Councilmember Burns noted Israel has Palestinian, Muslim, Christian and Jewish residents which were
all indiscriminately fired upon by Hamas terrorists.
Councilmember Moser stated she doesn't believe this resolution is appropriate and read statements from
the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council and Groundswell, formerly known as 0. C. Human
Relations, as examples of what she considered more appropriate responses.
Mayor Strickland noted that Israel was attacked by Hamas in the same fashion that the U.S. was
attacked on 9/11 in Washington DC, Israel has a right to defend itself when attacked and to know that
Huntington Beach supports that right.
Councilmember Burns asked that additional signature lines be provided so any Councilmember who
wishes may sign this resolution .
Councilmember Kalmick, speaking as the only Jewish Councilmember, stated he will support this
resolution , and presented what he described as potential flaws he would like to see amended. He further
stated his belief it is not the role of Huntington Beach City Council to be involved in international affairs
and referenced current conflicts around the world .
Councilmember Bolton proposed a friendly amendment, based upon her personal conversation with a
local Jewish leader, to add to the third paragraph, "that the City publicly expresses sympathy for those
Israelis and Palestinian civilians who are suffering dying, or being held hostage," and add a fourth
paragraph, "The City supports and stands with our community members who have family and friends in
Israel and Gaza, and denounces anti-Semitism and lslamophobia in any form or place ."
Mayor Strickland shared his opinion that the proposed changes could create the impression that Israel is
as responsible as Hamas for the lost lives, and that is not factually correct. He noted he also reached
out to American Israel Public Affairs Comm ittee (AIPAC) in helping to draft this resolution .
A motion was made by Strickland , second Van Der Mark to adopt the attached Resolution stating that
the City publicly declares support for Israel, condemns the barbaric attacks on Israel by Hamas, publicly
expresses sympathy for those Israelis who are suffering and dying at the hands of Hamas, and that the
City publicly calls for an immediate end to the war.
Council/PFA Minutes
October 17 , 2023
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Kalmick, Moser, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, Bolton, and Burns
None
ADJOURNMENT-at 1:31 AM on Wednesday , October 18, 2023 , a motion was made by Strickland ,
second by Burns , to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City
Council/Public Financing Authority on Tuesday , November 7 , 2023, in the Civic Center Council
Chambers, 2000 Main Street , Huntington Beach, California .
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ATTEST:
'city Clerk-Secretary ,
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach and Secretary of
the Public Financing Authority of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
Mayor-Chair