HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2024-06 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH ADOPTING THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORM
WHEREAS,the City council promotes legislative actions consistent with the goals
and functions of the City of Huntington Beach; and
WHEREAS, the promotion of legislative actions require separate City Council action
to approve individual letters of support or opposition related to specific pieces of
legislation; and
WHEREAS, piece by piece approval can delay important actions necessary to assist
in the passage or defeat of legislation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to efficiently pursue legislation that reflects the
Legislative Platform and the goals of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. Adopt the Legislative Platform, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by this reference; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to make statements and write letters necessary to support
legislative actions consistent with the City's adopted Legislative Platform.
3. Authorize the Mayor, if unavailable to sign a City advocacy letter, to designate
the Mayor Pro Tempore or the city Manager to sign and issue the letter in the Mayor's absence.
4. All correspondence prepared on the City's behalf will be copied to each City
Council member.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of February 2024.
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Resolution No. 2024-06
Exhibit A
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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The City of Huntington Beach Legislative Platform outlines the process through which the City
•Council, city Manager, city staff and the city.'s legislative advocates can respond to legislative
proposals in a timely manner., and allows for flexibility so that the City CQi'icil, City officials,
and our legislative advocates can be proactive and quickly respond within the defined boundaries
of the platform to address legislative, regulatory, administrative, and budgetary issues that arise
• during the year.
In addition, the City of Huntington Beach 2023-2027 Strategic Plan was adopted to define the
internal policies and programs the City prioritizes, and the Legislative Platform helps carry out the
City's Strategic Plan goals which both aim to bolster the Surf City LISA economy, take on
opportunities to shape additional public policy like local control, and create fun, safe spaces for
the community. The Strategic Plan set eight goals and strategies:
• Economic Development: Greater business retention, investment, and job
growth in Huntington Beach.
• Fiscal Stability: Available funding to support a high-quality level of
programs, services and capital investments and to build a structural
surplus.
• High Performing Organization.: An engaged City workforce committed to
responsive and exceptional,public service for all. Achieve a customer
service satisfaction rating of 90% or higher.
• Homelessness: A continuum of care that reduces homelessness and
maintains quality of life for the entire community.
• Housing: Proactive programs to address diverse housing needs within the
City's jurisdiction.
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• Infrastructure Investment: Maintained and upgraded infrastructure that
• supports the community's day-to-day needs in accordance with the City's
Infrastructure Report Card.
• Public Engagement: A community that has easy access to clear, accurate,
and timely City information and expresses increased awareness and
involvement in City activities.
• • Public Safety: Ensure the safety and protection of all community
members,both efficiently and effectively.
The Legislative Platform is developed and maintained using legislative positions taken by the City
Council, input from the City Council and City staff, research on current law and pending
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EXHIBIT A
legislation,and discussions with coalitions and local legislative staff in consultation with the City's
legislative advocates.
Legislation that is consistent with the 2Q24 Legislative Platform will be reviewed, approved, and
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem. In addition, legislative positions that are deemed time-
sensitive and are consistent with the Legislative Platform may be signed and approved by the City
Manager. Once approved, a position letter will be sent to the bill's author, the City's legislative
advocates, and other stakeholders as deemed appropriate by staff, and a copy of the letter will be
distributed to the City Council.
Legislation that is inconsistent with or silent on the City's Legislative Platform may be placed on
the agenda for consideration by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee and the City Council.
The City Manager may also provide a letter of concern or interest without taking a formal position
on a piece of legislation, upon concurrence of the IRC.
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
A. Preserve and Enhance Local Control.
The City supports measures that preserve and protect the City's local authority as a charter city to
enact policy pertaining to local affairs, and oppose measures that seek to preempt local control
without the concurrence from the City of Huntington Beach.
1. Support measures that provide municipalities with increased input in the
development of sea level rise policy,residential building standards, land use policy
and housing laws including,but not limited to,laws related to the Regional Housing
Needs Assessment (RHNA), Housing Element Law, Accessory Dwelling Units,
Density Bonus, the Housing Accountability Act, and the Coastal Act.
2. Oppose legislation that places a state mandate on the City without providing the
funds necessary, or offsetting benefit/matching funds, to carry out the program
(unfunded mandate). With a looming state budget deficit, it is critical to counter
efforts to erode or redirect local revenue away from necessary City operations and
projects to carry out state obligated programs.
B. Economic Development and Fiscal Responsibility.
The City supports business-friendly legislation and strategies to facilitate sustainable, financial
growth.
1. Support legislation that strengthens, protects, and expands ongoing revenue for the
City.
2. Support additional resources to facilitate public-private partnerships to enhance
economic development opportunities for the City.
3. Support efforts to bolster the City's small business community.
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4. Support measures that promote and enhance Huntington Beach as a tourist
destination.
a. Support efforts to coordinate economic development and land use.
b. Support efforts to finance and develop infrastructure, resident and visitor
experiences, and programs in preparation for hosting the 2028 Olympic events
(LA 2028), especially those improving mobility and access for all.
C. Homelessness.
The City supports efforts and legislation that seek to alleviate homelessness throughout the State
by providing funding and programmatic assistance to cities and counties.
1. Support increased or sustained community services and housing programs
including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnership, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and housing voucher programs.
2. Support legislation that allocates funding for local and regional programs
addressing mental health, substance abuse, and continuum of care.
A. Housing & Land Use Regulations.
The City supports legislation that honors the City's fundamental principle as the local land-use
authority.
1. Monitor land use issues and support measures that preserve local control over
planning and zoning matters.
2. Support legislative efforts to modify State housing obligations. These reforms
should seek to simplify and streamline processes and requirements for local agencies;
establish judicial review and expand remedies for cities regarding RHNA
determinations; and reform the regional determination process, RHNA methodology
and requirements, and the housing element review and certification process.
3. Support efforts that provide municipalities with more control over the
establishment and placement of licensed and unlicensed group homes, sober living
homes, and transitional and supporting housing uses within the community.
4. Monitor and evaluate measures related to amendments to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act for impacts to the
City, its residents and businesses.
E. Public Safety.
The City seeks to promote practical policy responses that reduce crime,increase response capacity,
and provide more support to those residents requiring mental health assistance.
1. Support legislation and grants that would provide funding for "Be Well OC", a
mobile mental health crisis response program that works in coordination with the police
department and the homeless outreach teams.
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2. Support public safety-related legislation and funding of activities, infrastructure,
technology, staffing,training, and equipment needs of police, fire, and lifeguards.
3. Support legislation that clarifies the public safety strategy for e-bikes and e-bike
riders.
F. Infrastructure.
The City is committed to investing in public infrastructure that advances the City's goals of public
safety, the delivery of efficient services, and the enhancement of economic development.
1. Seek state and federal funding for local infrastructure projects.
2. Support legislation that expands transportation planning, funding, and voluntary
incentives to include an increasingly multi-modal perspective focusing on transit,
pedestrian ways, bikeways, multi-use trails and parking.
3. Support legislation that provides for the relinquishment of certain portions of state
routes within the City if found to be in the best interest of the state and our
community.
4. Support legislation or regulatory reform that alleviates the financial burden of fleet
replacement to comply with the State's various air quality policies,including Advanced
Clean Fleets.
G. Assets and Environment.
The City supports efforts to improve and protect the beaches, ocean, wetlands, harbor, and coastal
resources and continuously provide assets like clean, safe drinking water, coastal access, and
recreation spaces. This support must be balanced with respect for the rights of property owners
and local land use authority.
1. The City will support sand replenishment efforts by the Army Corps of Engineers
through efficient permitting and funding.
2. The City seeks funding that addresses coastal protection and expands access
opportunities.
3. The City seeks funding that maintains and provides for recreation and community
programs.
4. Support legislation that provides funding and/or resources for programming for
narrowed populations (low-income, special needs, seniors, sports, etc.) and/or broad
populations (enhancement of open spaces to expand drop-in programming to public
spaces, etc.)
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Res. No. 2024-06
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 February 6, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: None
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