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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
4:00 PM -Council Chambers
6:00 PM -Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
A video recording of the 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM portion of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
www.surfcity-hb.org/government/agendas/
4:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER -4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit) -None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO CLOSED
SESSION/STUDY SESSION ITEMS (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 : (1 staff PowerPoint
communication and 1 email communication)
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION ITEMS
(3-Minute Time Limit) -3 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.
Pat Goodman was called to speak and shared questions after review of the staff PowerPoint
communication. (00 :03 :02)
Robert Sternberg, a long-time Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and repeated his public
safety recommendation from a year ago to include funds in the budget for placing yellow borders and
red reflective strips at pedestrian crosswalks, on traffic signs and signals (00:06 :09)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and stated her opposition to an RFP process to privatize the
Huntington Beach Library system and provided several suggestions on ways to bring in additional
revenue . (00:08:40)
STUDY SESSION
1. 24-349 Reviewed Proposed FY 2024/25 Budget
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Sunny Han, Chief Financial Officer introduced a PowerPoint communication titled City of Huntington
Beach Proposed FY 2024/25 Budget Review with slides entitled: Presentation OveNiew, FY 2024/25
General Fund Proposed Budget Review, FY 2024/25 General Fund Proposed Revenues -$299.BM (4),
FY 2024/25 General Fund Proposed Expenditures -$299. 6M (3), Recommended FY 2024/25
Authorized Positions (2), FY 2024/25 Full Time Equivalent-All Funds, General Fund Long-Term
Financial Plan, and FY 2024/25 Future General Fund Proposed Revenue Enhancements.
Tom Herbel, City Engineer, continued the presentation with the following slides: FY 2024/2025 Capital
Improvement Program (GIP), FY 2024/25 GIP Budget, Drainage $300K, Facilities $4.9M, Neighborhood
$7. 1 M, Parks and Beaches $4. 6M, Sewer Improvements $2M, Streets & Transportation $8. 2M, and
Water Improvements $9.4M.
Jefferey Lopez, Fire Division Chief, continued the presentation with the following slides: FY 2024/25
Opioid Settlement Spending Plan, Janssen & Distributors Settlement and NOA T II CA Bankruptcy
Funds, Allowable Expenditures, Key Positions for Success, and Detailed Expenditure Plan -Year 1.
Sunny Han, Chief Financial Officer, presented the final slides: Key Budget Considerations for FY
2024/25, City Council Direction and Feedback Requested, FY 2024/25 Budget Next Steps, and
Questions?
Council member Moser and Fire Chief Lopez discussed in further detail some responsibilities of the 20
hour per week Chief Medical Officer position.
Mayor Pro Tern Burns and Fire Chief Lopez discussed street medicine, including funding sources and
medications provided for homeless individuals where they are living.
Councilmember McKeon confirmed with Fire Chief Lopez that the Opioid Settlement Spending Plan
continues as long as outside funds are available and does not burden Huntington Beach taxpayers.
Fire Chief Lopez noted the existing funding source is expected for approximately 18 years.
City Attorney Michael Gates clarified that the Opioid Settlement is a result of Huntington Beach suing
pharmaceutical companies back in 2018. This was a national effort that resulted in Huntington Beach
receiving approximately $4 -$5M with payments to be made over a number of years.
Councilmember Bolton and Chief Financial Officer Han discussed that new FTEs (full-time employees)
are being requested to increase revenue, improve efficiency or to meet compliance requirements. They
also discussed details for the Human Resources Department claims expense category and whether
any reduction in those costs is possible. Chief Financial Officer Han stated this budget item amount is
determined based on outstanding claims reviewed by General Liability Claims Examiner Carl Warren in
consultation with the City Attorney's office to determine what could be potentially settled in the
upcoming fiscal year.
City Attorney Michael Gates described the claims expense category as a forecast of potential liability,
and hypothetically speaking explained for a vehicle accident case, the City projects both potential
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May 21, 2024
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liability and damage costs and comes up with an estimate. He added that in actuality some cases are
settled for a lot less than the estimate.
Chief Financial Officer Han clarified that the category also includes expected claim settlement amounts
that never actually proceed to litigation.
Councilmember Moser and Chief Financial Officer Han discussed the pros and cons for the proposed
Public Works Engineer/Deputy position. Their discussion continued on the proposal to hire a
consultant to evaluate the Master Fee Schedule, especially focused on projections of deficits.
In response to Councilmember Moser's inquiry, Chief Financial Officer Han stated that presentation of
additional tools for Council to consider for projected deficits is not part of the budget adoption process,
but that those additional options are presented throughout the fiscal year.
Councilmember Moser and Engineer Herbel discussed how CIP projects are handled which may be
delayed due to lack of funds and how projects are prioritized. There was also discussion on the
process for the Infrastructure Report Card, tide-check valves in Sunset Beach, McFadden sewer lift,
and ADA compliance plan.
Councilmember McKeon noted for the benefit of the public that the Downtown and Main Street
upgrades, including the Main Street Specific Plan Study, are ongoing projects covered by the proposed
budget.
Mayor Van Der Mark publicly announced agenda titles for Closed Session Item Nos. 4 -
Employee Organization: Non-Represented Employees (NIA), and 5 -Employee Organization:
Management Employees Organization (MEO).
A motion was made by Strickland, with a second by Burns, to recess to Closed Session.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION FOR ITEM NOS. 2 -5 -5:00 PM
2. 24-396 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Pacific Airshow, LLC v. City of Huntington
Beach and Kim Carr; OCSC Case No. 30-2022-012877 49.
3. 24-402 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. 24-394 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency
designated representatives: Eric Parra, Interim City Manager; also in attendance:
Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Travis Hopkins, Assistant City
Manager; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney; and Sunny Han, Chief Financial Officer.
Employee Organization: Non-Represented Employees (N/A).
5. 24-395 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency
designated representatives: Eric Parra, Interim City Manager; also in attendance:
Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Travis Hopkins, Assistant City
Manager; Michael E. Gates, City Attorney; and Sunny Han, Chief Financial Officer.
Employee Organization: Management Employees Organization (MEO).
6:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING -6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
Pursuant to City Charter Section 309, City Attorney Michael Gates requested permission to be absent,
and Senior Deputy City Attorney Nick Papajohn attended the meeting in his place.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Assistant City Clerk Juan Esquivel
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.
6. 24-376 Huntington Beach Police and Fire Chaplain Roger Wing
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (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: Consent Calendar: #8 ( 1 staff
communication, 1 email communication); #10 1 email communication); Councilmember Items: #17 (3
email communications)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit due to the number of speakers) -53 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.
John Etheridge, Surfing Walk of Fame President, was called to speak and announced the US Open of
Surfing Induction Ceremony to be held on August 8, 2024. He also presented this year's Surfing Walk
of Fame shirts to Councilmembers, Interim City Manager/Police Chief, City Attorney, and Fire Chief.
(01 :08:45)
Chad Williams was called to speak and reported he was served with a cease-and-desist letter by
Councilmember Kalmick's attorney, threatening to sue him unless he publishes a retraction in selected
publications. Mr. Williams stated his comments were based on public information and a genuine
concern for the community, and his belief this effort is based on false allegations. Mayor Pro Tern
Burns asked Mr. Williams to complete a blue card for follow-up. (01: 12:04)
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Amory Hanson was called to speak and asked that Councilmembers consider moving City Council
meetings back to Monday nights to avoid conflict with Surf City Nights and other Tuesday meetings.
(01 :14:23)
Jeanne Paris, a long-time Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated her support for
Chad Williams. (01: 15: 16)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and shared her opinions on banning books. (01: 16:40)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and shared his opinions on the unfair attack on Chad Williams.
(01:18:51)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and stated support for making sure the library is a safe place
for children, thanked Mayor Van Der Mark for her actions on this matter and stated support for
Resolution 2023-41. (01 :21 :08)
Lucinda Mroch was called to speak and shared her video stating her opposition to creating a committee
to decide which books are purchased for the Huntington Beach Public Library system and support for a
vote of the people regarding proposed library system changes. (01 :23:30)
Ann Palmer, 35-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and shared her opposition to
Councilmember Kalmick's threat to sue a resident whose opinion on appropriate reading material for
young children differs from his; over reaction regarding placement of books in the library; and thanked
City Attorney Gates and his staff for their efforts to preserve and protect the City's Charter. (01 :25:05)
Dom McGee was called to speak and stated support for Chad Williams and opposition to
Councilmember Kalmick's threat to sue. Mr. McGee also stated his support for Councilmember Items
#17 regarding the renaming of Commerce Lane to Ed Laird Lane in honor of Mr. Ed Laird's service to
Huntington Beach. He stated his support for Council Candidates in November 2024: Chad Williams,
Don Kennedy and Butch Twining. (01 :27: 19)
Valentina Bankhead was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #17 regarding
the renaming of Commerce Lane to Ed Laird Lane in honor of Mr. Ed Laird's service to Huntington
Beach; her support for Chad Williams and opposition to Councilmember Kalmick's threat to sue; and
support for Council Candidates in November 2024: Chad Williams, Don Kennedy and Butch Twining.
(01 :28:38)
Butch Twining was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #17 regarding the
renaming of Commerce Lane to Ed Laird Lane in honor of Mr. Ed Laird's service to Huntington Beach
and his support for Chad Williams and opposition to Councilmember Kalmick's threat to sue a resident
whose opinion on appropriate reading material for young children differs from his. Mr. Twinning urged
support for Council Candidates in November 2024: Chad Williams, Don Kennedy and Butch Twining.
(01 :31 :09)
Don Kennedy was called to speak and shared his opinion that people who disagree with an elected
official should attack that person's policies, not their personal character; opposition to Councilmember
Kalmick's threat to sue a resident whose opinion on appropriate reading material for young children
differs from his own; and support for efforts to properly place books in the library. Mr. Kennedy stated
support for Council Candidates in November 2024 -Chad Williams, Don Kennedy and Butch Twining.
(01:33:19)
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Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #17 regarding the
renaming of Commerce Lane to Ed Laird Lane in honor of Mr. Ed Laird's service to Huntington Beach
and opposition to Councilmember Kalmick's threat to sue a resident whose opinion on appropriate
reading material for young children differs from his. (01 :35:28)
Brandy was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember Items #17 regarding the renaming
of Commerce Lane to Ed Laird Lane in honor of Mr. Ed Laird's service to Huntington Beach and
support for Chad Williams. (01 :37:38)
Brett Bush, 30-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to
Councilmember Kalmick's threat to sue Chad Williams, whose opinion on appropriate reading material
for young children differs from his. (01 :37:52)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Kalmick's threat to
sue a resident whose opinion on appropriate reading material for young children differs from his and
encouraged Councilmember Kalmick to rescind his threat to sue Chad Williams. (01:39:16)
Unnamed Speaker, an Ocean View School Board Candidate, was called to speak and stated support
for Councilmember Items #17 regarding the renaming of Commerce Lane to Ed Laird Lane in honor of
Mr. Ed Laird's service to Huntington Beach and stated opposition to Councilmember Kalmick's threat to
sue Chad Williams, whose opinion on appropriate reading material for young children differs from his.
(01 :40:47)
Mei Johnson, 45-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and expressed her personal
appreciation for the Literacy Program offered at the library and noted her participation has improved her
communication skills and helped her to live more independently. (01 :43: 13)
Andrew Einhorn, Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and shared his opinions regarding the
March 2024 election and suggested that people should not fear libraries or books but rather resist the
assault on them. (01 :44:09)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and read Historian and Economist Carlo Cipolla's five universal
laws of stupidity. (01 :46: 15)
Grace Waring was called to speak and stated her support for Sugar, the Surfing Dog, for a
proclamation to recognize Sugar's services to Huntington Beach. Sugar is a five-time World Surf Dog
winner and eight-year participant in Life Rolls On events just to name two of her many awards. Ms.
Waring suggested Sugar's paw prints at Huntington Surf & Sport (HSS), or a plaque at Jack's Surf
Shop, or on the Surfing Walk of Fame, a statute at the Huntington Beach Pier, and/or display of Sugar's
life at the Huntington Beach Surf Museum. (01 :47:44)
Ryan, Sugar the Surf Dog's owner, shared a video showing Sugar in action and thanked everyone for
acknowledging Sugar's magic. (01 :49:43)
Caden Cole, life-long Huntington Beach resident and Troop 274 member, was called to speak and
stated his support for Consent Calendar Item #10 regarding placement of a re-dedication plaque
celebrating the 50th Jubilee of Huntington Central Park. He also noted his intention to beautify the area
surrounding the proposed plaque as his Eagle Scout project. (01:52:14)
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Trevor Dowd, Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember
Kalmick's threat to sue a resident whose opinion on appropriate reading material for young children
differs from his and encouraged Councilmember Kalmick to rescind his threat to sue Chad Williams.
(01:53:18)
Cathey Ryder, 39-year Huntington Beach homeowner and voter, was called to speak and shared her
opinions on the real cost, as documented by the City Attorney's budget, for litigation filed by that office
and noted litigation is not free. (01 :54:32)
Carol Daus, 28-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated her opposition to
creating a committee to decide which books are purchased for the Huntington Beach Public Library
system. (01 :55:59)
Joyce Rilley was called to speak and stated support for selecting appropriate reading material for young
children. (01 :57:41)
Russell Neal, Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember
Kalmick's threat to sue a resident whose opinion on appropriate reading material for young children
differs from his. (01 :59:02)
Katherine Neal, Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated support for Councilmember
Items #17 regarding the renaming of Commerce Lane to Ed Laird Lane in honor of Mr. Ed Laird's
service to Huntington Beach and stated opposition to Councilmember Kalmick's threat to sue Chad
Williams, whose opinion on appropriate reading material for young children differs from his, and
encouraged Councilmember Kalmick to rescind his threat to sue Chad Williams. (02:00:50)
T. J. England was called to speak and stated her support for Councilmembers Bolton, Kalmick and
Moser, opposition to Huntington Beach Public Library privatization, and asked if anything is being done
to fill the City Manager position. (02:02:33)
Wendy Rincon was called to speak and stated her support for honoring Sugar, the Surf Dog, and listed
many questionable perceptions she feels are wrongly being supported by the Council Majority. She
suggested a street re-naming to honor Former Mayor Shirley Dettloff rather than for Ed Laird.
(02:04:47)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and shared his opinions on Councilmember Kalmick's cease
and desist letter to Chad Williams and suggested Chad Williams consider how his words impact the
people he wants to serve. (02:07:03)
Jignesh Padhiar, life-long Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and shared some American-
Asian Huntington Beach history, and honored Jim Harris for demonstrating the American value of
judging people by their character. (02:08:37)
Robert Sternberg, 30+-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and repeated his public
safety recommendation from a year ago to include funds in the budget for placing yellow borders and
red reflective strips at pedestrian crosswalks, on traffic signs and signals. (02: 10:34)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #17 regarding
the renaming of Commerce Lane to Ed Laird Lane in honor of Mr. Ed Laird's service to Huntington
Beach and stated support for honoring Sugar, the Surf Dog. (02:12:21)
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Dennis, a 41-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and shared his opinions related to
deciding which books are purchased for the Huntington Beach Public Library system and consideration
of whether the Huntington Beach Public Library system is privatized. (02: 14:30)
Marlon Calderon, representing Aguilar and Calderon Corporation, was called to speak and addressed
inaccuracies stemming from the May 7, 2024, Council meeting regarding Consent Calendar Item #21
(24-232), a construction contract for LeBard Park improvement project. To clarify, he stated there are
neither past nor on-going investigations by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for Aguilar and
Calderon Corporation. In summary, he requested that the May 7, 2024, meeting minutes be corrected
to remove inaccurate statements about Aguilar and Calderon Corporation; an explanation be provided
for the unfounded allegations against Aguilar and Calderon Corporation; clarification as to why Klassic
Engineering was portrayed positively despite documents of violation; and appointment of a third party to
review the outstanding issues. (02: 16:29)
Jeanne Goodin, long-time Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and shared her dismay that
Council member Kalmick stated he would read such a book to his young child and thanked Mayor Van
Der Mark for her leadership. (02: 18:42)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and expressed his gratitude to the Public Works Department
and shared his opinions related to the death of Officer Nicholas Vella. (02:21 :07)
Tim Geddes was called to speak and stated opposition to Councilmember Items #17 regarding the
renaming of Commerce Lane to Ed Laird Lane in honor of Mr. Ed Laird's service to Huntington Beach
and displayed a blue form requesting a meeting with Mayor Van Der Mark. (02:23:52)
Neal was called to speak and shared his opinions regarding the state and federal lawsuits related to
state housing requirements and noted the costs. Neal urged Councilmembers to at least prepare to
pass a compliant Housing Element in order to be responsive should significant penalties be levied
against the City. (02:25:30)
Jennifer Zaft, a 16-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and asked how a for-profit
company could save Huntington Beach $1 M and still deliver profits for its investors. (02:26:52)
Heidi Vea, life-time Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and applauded Mayor Van Der
Mark for being a woman who never gives up, shared her opinions regarding the public education
system and stated her support for Chad Williams regarding the threatened lawsuit by Councilmember
Kalmick. (02:29:04)
Christopher Rini, a native Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and thanked Councilmember
McKean for his time to confirm the need for economy in all departments of City government. Mr. Rini
stated he expects the process will be transparent and noted that some of the more controversial books
that have been found in the Huntington Beach Public Library system are also found in libraries currently
being managed by L S & S. (02:30:59)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and thanked Councilmembers for supporting and protecting
children by standing up for the things that matter to the residents of Huntington Beach. (02:33:06)
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Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and invited everyone to participate in a walk and memorial
meeting to honor Former Mayor Shirley Dettloff on Saturday, May 25 at 8:10 AM at the Brightwater
Trailhead. (02:34:40)
Saul Martinez was called to speak and stated his support for Chad Williams as Council Candidate in
November 2024. (02:36:44)
Perry Clitheroe was called to speak and shared his opinions on the budget and expected $40M deficit
and offered a suggestion to mitigate the deficit. (02:37:49)
Unnamed Speaker, a retired nurse, was called to speak and shared her opinions regarding library book
selections and stated support for honoring Sugar the Surf Dog. (02:40:04)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and shared his opposition to Councilmember Kalmick's
threatened lawsuit against Chad Williams and support for making sure the library is a safe place for
children. (02:41 :53)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and stated support for the belief that parents are ultimately
responsible for what their children read and opposition to outsourcing the Huntington Beach Public
Library system to a company from Maryland. The speaker stated support for developing a state
mandated Housing Element. (02:43:33)
Councilmember Kalmick approached the public speaker dais to share his perspective on the situation
between him and Chad Williams. He suggested his fellow Councilmembers support a townhall this
summer to provide correct information about child abuse and grooming by inviting child service
professionals and field experts to discuss the topic with the community and provide advice on how to
really protect our children. (02:45:31)
At 7:46 PM, Mayor Van Der Mark called for a 5-minute recess.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS -None
AB 1234 REPORTING
Mayor Van Der Mark and Mayor Pro Tern Burns reported attending the Association of California Cities
-Orange County (ACC-OC) inspection trip of the Colorado River Aqueduct sponsored by the
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES -None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
7. 24-378 Reviewed the 2023 City System of Care Annual Report and 2024 Point in Time
Count
Interim City Manager Parra introduced Police Lieutenant Brian Smith and Jessica Kelly, Homeless
Services Manager, who presented a PowerPoint communication titled Review of the 2023 City System
of Care Annual Report and 2024 Point in Time Count, with slides entitled 2023 Homeless & Behavioral
Health System of Care, Homeless Outreach Social Workers, HBPD Task Force Officers, Be Well
Mobile Crisis Response, Navigation Center, HB CARES Volunteers, Everyone Counts 2024 Point in
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Time Summary, Central Service Planning Area, Reported City of Last Permanent Address, Central
Service Planning Area, and Questions.
Mayor Van Der Mark thanked the amazing team that addresses the homeless situations in Huntington
Beach by actively directing individuals to proper resources. She noted the difference in the Downtown
area where the situation has greatly improved compared to the time when she was campaigning.
Councilmember McKean noted the 8% reduction in the number of people living on the streets as well
as 56 people moved into permanent housing as major accomplishments that document program
effectiveness. He also noted the efforts to define metrics and uniform data points among all of the
various service providers which provides the ability to measure results and help determine where
bottlenecks exist. This data is available on the City's website with monthly updates. Councilmember
McKean added that the streamlining process has actually saved the City $75,000 annually and that
amount is expected to increase moving forward.
Lieutenant Smith noted how much support and assistance is provided by volunteers and community
groups.
Council member Moser expressed her appreciation for all of the team efforts, including volunteers and
community service providers. She noted the importance of Council's actions to ensure there is a focus
on developing affordable housing and received an update from Manager Kelly on the status of the
Jamboree Senior Housing project.
Councilmember Moser noted the changing state laws which create additional opportunities for providing
permanent-supportive-transitional housing, and the need for a certified Housing Element in order to
access SB2 funding.
Councilmember Moser and staff discussed how important the Be Well HB Mobile Crisis Response team
has been especially in freeing up Police and Fire personnel for other duties. She also noted the
importance of pro-active/early intervention services to help prevent homelessness, reviewed services
provided by Huntington Beach, encouraged review of options like PACE and UltraMed as well as the
unique needs of the long-term vs recent homeless individuals.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 8-16)
Councilmember Bolton pulled #11, Councilmember Moser pulled #10 and Mayor Pro Tern Burns pulled
#16 for further discussion.
Citv Clerk
8. 24-375 Approved and Adopted Amended Minutes
A motion was made by Strickland, second Van Der Mark to approve and adopt the City Council/Public
Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of May 7, 2024, as amended by supplemental
communication.
The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, and Kalmick
None
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9. 24-366 Received and filed the City Clerk's quarterly listing of professional services
contracts filed in the City Clerk's Office between January 1, 2024 and March 31,
2024
A motion was made by Strickland, second Van Der Mark to receive and file the "List of Professional
Services Contracts Approved by Department Heads and Submitted to the Office of the City Clerk during
the period of January 1, 2024, and March 31, 2024."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
Community and Library Services
10. 24-379 Approved the design concept and placement of a re-dedication plaque celebrating
the 50th Jubilee of Huntington Central Park as recommended by the Community &
Library Services Commission
Councilmember Moser pulled this item to ask that the first three lines of text be rebalanced to more
equal length, rather than having only three words on the third line. She expressed her appreciation and
support for this item.
A motion was made by Moser, second Burns to approve the design concept and placement of a re-
dedication plaque celebrating the 50th Jubilee of Huntington Central Park as recommended by the
Community & Library Service Commission.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
Community Development
11. 24-377 Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 23-002 (Zoning Update) by adopting
OrdinanceNos.4307,4308,4309,4310,4311,4312,4313,4314;and,adopted
Ordinance No. 4322 amending Title 3 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
(HBMC) titled Revenue and Finance (Ordinance Nos. 4307, 4308, 4309, 4310, 4311,
4312, 4313, 4314) Approved for Introduction on May 7, 2024 by a Vote of 7-0;
Ordinance No. 4322 Approved for Introduction on May 7, 2024 by a Vote of 4-3
(Moser, Bolton, Kalmick-No)
Councilmember Bolton pulled this item to ask that Part A) and Part B) be voted on separately because
each Part, in her opinion, contains unrelated items. She stated her support for Part A) and opposition
to Part B).
A motion was made by Bolton, second Strickland to approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 23-002 with
findings (Attachment No. 1) by adopting A): Ordinance No. 4307, "An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 203 Definitions of the Huntington Beach Zoning and
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Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning Text Amendment No. 23-002)"; (Attachment No.2); Ordinance No.
4308, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 210
Residential Districts of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning Text
Amendment No. 23-002)"; (Attachment No. 3); Ordinance No. 4309, "An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 211 C Commercial Districts of the Huntington
Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning Text Amendment No. 23-002)"; (Attachment No. 4);
Ordinance No. 4310, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 212I Industrial Districts of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning
Text Amendment No. 23-002)"; (Attachment No. 5); Ordinance No. 4311, "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 218 M Mixed Use-Transit Center District of
the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning Text Amendment No. 23-002)";
(Attachment No. 6); Ordinance No. 4312, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending Chapter 230 Site Standards of the Huntington Beach Zoning Code and Subdivision
Ordinance (Zoning Text Amendment No. 23-002)"; (Attachment No. 7); Ordinance No. 4313, "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 231 Off-Street
Parking and Loading Provisions of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning
Text Amendment No. 23-002)"; (Attachment No. 8); and, Ordinance No. 4314, "An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 241 Conditional Use Permits and
Variances -Temporary Use Permits-Waiver of Development Standards of the Huntington Beach Zoning
and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning Text Amendment No. 23-002)"; (Attachment No. 9).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
A motion was made by Strickland, second McKeon to approve B): find the Municipal Code Amendment
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act by adopting Ordinance No. 4322, "An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by
Adding New Chapter 3.60 Entitled "Joint Exercise of Power Agreements." (Attachment No. 11)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Finance
Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, and McKeon
Moser, Bolton, and Kalmick
12. 24-368 Approved the escheatment of Unclaimed Funds Per Government Code Sections
50050-50057
A motion was made by Strickland, second Van Der Mark to review and approve the transfer of
$7,006.01 of unclaimed funds from the City's Unclaimed Funds Liability Account to the City's
Miscellaneous Revenue Account 10000100.48550 in compliance with Government Code Sections
50050-50057.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
Human Resources
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13. 24-348 Approved and Authorized Execution of a Professional Services Contract with Carl
Warren & Company for Liability Claim Investigation and Processing
A motion was made by Strickland, second Van Der Mark to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Carl
Warren & Company for Liability Claim Investigation and Processing" in the amount not to exceed
$750,000 [SM1][DS2]for a three (3) year period.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Public Works
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
14. 24-298 Approved and Accepted the Public Improvements, Released the Securities, and
Accepted a Guarantee and Warranty Bond for Gisler Park
A motion was made by Strickland, second Van Der Mark to accept the public improvements
constructed in Gisler Park, and instruct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Acceptance of Public
Improvements (Attachment 2) with the Orange County Recorder; release the securities for Gisler Park -
Faithful Performance Bond No. US00121914SU22A and Labor and Materials Bond No.
US00121914SU22A; accept Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. US00121914SU22A-M (Attachment 3),
the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of public improvements in Gisler Park, and instruct
the City Clerk to file the bond with the City Treasurer; instruct the City Clerk to notify the developer,
Lennar Homes of California, and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, XL Specialty Insurance
Company, of these actions; and, instruct the City Treasurer to notify the City Clerk when the securities
mentioned above have been released and the guarantee and warranty bond mentioned above has
been accepted.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
NOES: None
15. 24-305 Approved the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Infrastructure Fund Annual Report
A motion was made by Strickland, second Van Der Mark to approve the Infrastructure Fund Annual
Report for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
NOES: None
16. 24-347 Accepted bid and authorized execution of a construction contract with DBX, Inc.
in the amount of $1,146,920.00, for the construction of traffic signal modifications
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at the intersection of Warner Avenue and Ash Lane (CC-1670) and at the
intersection of Main Street and Delaware Street (CC-1671 ), appropriation of funds,
and execution of change orders
Mayor Pro Tern Burns pulled this Item to confirm that the signal lights at Main and Delaware are NOT
related to the huge building complex north of the Pacific building.
A motion was made by Strickland, second Burns to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid
submitted by DBX, Inc., in the amount of $1,146,920.00; appropriate $564,932 of undesignated Traffic
Impact Fee fund balance to Traffic Impact Fee Account No. 20690016.82700; authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; and, authorize the
Director of Public Works to execute change orders not to exceed a total of 10 percent of the contract
construction costs.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
17. 24-391 Approved Substitute Item Submitted by Mayor Van Der Mark, Mayor Pro Tern
Burns, and Council Member Strickland -Attach a Commemorative Street Name
Addition "Honorary Laird Lane" in Honor of Mr. Ed Laird's Service to Huntington
Beach -Request Action
Mayor Pro Tern Burns introduced this item by explaining that because of concerns expressed by Mr.
Laird as well as other business owners in the area, he is recommending an alternative motion to place
two ceremonial signs on poles outside of two of Mr. Laird's buildings rather than change the name of
the street.
Deputy City Manager Catherine Jun presented two sign location options for Councilmembers to
consider that would add the commemorative street name addition of "Honorary Laird Lane" to the
Commerce Lane street sign. The identified options were accepted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns, and after
seconding Mayor Pro Tern Burns motion, recognized Mr. Laird's contributions to the City.
Councilmember Strickland stated that people like Ed Laird are who make Huntington Beach so special,
and echoed Mayor Van Der Mark's comment that too often people are not appropriately acknowledged
until after they have passed away.
City Clerk Robin Estanislau confirmed with staff that a resolution is not needed to take action on placing
commemorative street name additions to the Commerce Lane street signs.
Council member Kalmick stated his support for the intent of this item and apologized for the process
which has created great concern for all Commerce Lane businesses. After stating he would like to get
public input on the proposed signage and take the time to create a policy for the process, he made a
substitute motion to table the item and request that staff return in the next 60 -90 days with a proposed
process for honorary or commemorative street signs. Councilmember Bolton provided a second to the
motion.
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Councilmember Strickland replied that Councilmembers are the proper body to deal with this issue and
he noted that constituent concerns and thoughts have been heard which resulted in the motion
proposed by Mayor Pro Tern Burns. He also addressed Councilmember Kalmick's concern about
possibly invoking the Levine Act and stated there is no monetary value to this action and therefore no
potential conflict. Councilmember Strickland voiced his opposition to the substitute motion to table the
item, and his support for the original motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Burns.
Councilmember Kalmick asked Senior Deputy City Attorney Nick Papajohn whether Mayor Pro Tern
Burns motion is within the scope of the agendized topic of renaming a street. Attorney Papajohn
confirmed that Mayor Pro Tern Burns motion is within the scope of the agendized topic.
Councilmember Kalmick's substitute motion seconded by Bolton to table the item and request that staff
return in the next 60 -90 days with a proposed process for honorary or commemorative street signs,
failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moser, Bolton, and Kalmick
NOES: Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, and McKeon
The original motion made by Burns, second Van Der Mark as revised to attach a commemorative street
name addition "Honorary Laird Lane" to the Commerce Lane street sign in honor of Mr. Ed Laird's
service to Huntington Beach, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, and McKeon
None
Moser, Bolton, and Kalmick
ADJOURNMENT -At 8:43 PM a motion by Strickland, with a second by Burns, to adjourn to the next
regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority on
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,
California.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk-Secretary
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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