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City Council/Public Financing Authority
Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority, Special Meeting
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
5:00 PM -Council Chambers
6:00 PM -Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
A video recording of the 5:00 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/
5:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER -5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Moser, Bolton, Bums, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
Councilmember Moser spoke in recognition and celebration of June as Pride Month; Mayor Pro Tern
Burns reported attending a tour of the Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley, and a meeting with the
Coordinating Council, a group of non-profits organized by the City Council 55 years ago.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
ITEM(S) (Received After Agenda Distribution)-None
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) (3-Minute Time Limit)-None
A motion was made by Strickland with a second by Burns to recess to Closed Session.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -5:02 PM
CLOSED SESSION
1. 24-425 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Clayton-Tarvin (Gina) v. City of Huntington
Beach, Michael Gates, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2023-01329927.
6:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Council/PFA Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2024, Page 2 of 20
RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIUPUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING AND CALLED
TO ORDER A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY -6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Moser, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
Bolton (arrived at 7: 12 pm)
Pursuant to Resolution 2001-54, Councilmember Bolton requested and received no objections
to be absent for a portion of the meeting, arriving at 7:12 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Director of Human Resources Marissa Sur
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.
2. 24-417 Huntington Beach Police Chaplain Bob Ewing
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 Item #6 (1
email communication); Item #7 (1 email communication); Item #9 (1 email communication); Item #10 (1
staff memo, 2 email communications); Item #17 (1 staff memo); Councilmember Items Item #20 (8
email communications); Item #21 (30 email communications).
PUBLIC COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit due to number of speakers)-41 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/govemmentlagendas.
Chad Williams was called to speak and shared his response to Councilmember Kalmick's public
comments at the May 21, 2024, City Council meeting regarding the cease-and-desist letter Mr. Williams
received from Councilmember Kalmick's attorney. He described contents of the letter including
accusations of false and defamatory remarks made at a City Council meeting, and a demand for
retraction of these statements by June 6, 2024. (00:08: 16)
Aaron Pai, Huntington Surf and Sport Owner and 52-year Huntington Beach resident was called to
speak and stated support for Public Hearing Item #18 regarding modifying the Management District
Plan for the Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement District. (00: 1 O: 00)
Don Kennedy, City Council Candidate November 2024, was called to speak and noted the stark
contrast between the November 2024 Council Candidates, and stated he will offer truth and .
transparency in representing all residents of Huntington Beach. (00: 11 :46)
Council/PFA Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2024, Page 3 of 20
Butch Twining, 58-year Huntington Beach resident, Planning Commissioner and City Council Candidate
November 2024, was called to speak and stated his opposition to Council Member Items #20, item
submitted by Councilmember Kalmick -Water is Wet, Sky is Blue, and stated support for City Council
Candidates Don Kennedy, Chad Williams and Butch Twining in November 2024. (00:13:55)
Dom McGee was called to speak and stated his support for Council Member Items #21, item submitted
by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -affirmation of the Huntington Beach City Council's commitment to the
United States Constitution and special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1st and 2nd Amendment
Friendly City. (00:15:43)
Patti Pappas was called to speak and shared her support for the current Council majority, and opinions
regarding Councilmember Kalmick's recent appearance in Sacramento as a witness for the Assembly
Committee on Education supporting AB1825. (00:17:39)
Ann Palmer, long-time Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and shared her opinions
regarding age-appropriate materials in the Huntington Beach Public Library system, and support for a
Parent/Guardian Advisory Group. (00:19:44)
Jeanne Paris, long-time Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated her support for
Council Member Items #21, item submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -affirmation of the Huntington
Beach City Council's commitment to the United States Constitution and special recognition that
Huntington Beach is a 1st and 2nd Amendment Friendly City. (00:21:30)
Valentina Bankhead, Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to Council
Member Items #20, item submitted by Council Member Kalmick -Water is Wet, Sky is Blue; and
support for Council Member Items #21, item submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -affirmation of the
Huntington Beach City Council's commitment to the United States Constitution and special recognition
that Huntington Beach is a 1st and 2nd Amendment Friendly City. (00:22:53)
Barbara Richardson, 51-year Huntington Beach resident and Save the Huntington Beach Library Group
member, was called to speak and stated her support for allowing the residents to vote on whether the
library is run by a private outside company and announced a petition that addresses the issue will soon
be available for signatures. She also announced the Friends of the Children's Library have planned a
special Pre-50th Carnival Celebration on Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10 AM -2 PM. (00:25:06)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and shared her support for the United States Constitution and
Bill of Rights. (00:26:42)
David Rynerson, 26-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated his opposition to
the 13 percent increase in the City Attorney's Office budget and shared his opinions related to the
Huntington Beach Public Library outsourcing request for proposals (RFP). (00:28:50)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and stated opposition to the 13 percent increase in the City
Attorney's Office budget and opposition to efforts for outsourcing the Huntington Beach Public Library.
(00:31:01)
Cathey Ryder, 39-year Huntington Beach voter and homeowner, was called to speak and stated her
opposition to Council Member Items Item #20, item submitted by Councilmember Kalmick -Water is
Wet, Sky is Blue and opposition to Item #21, item submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -affirmation of
Council/PFA Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2024, Page 4 of 20
the Huntington Beach City Council's commitment to the United States Constitution and special
recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1st and 2nd Amendment Friendly City. (00:32:10)
Russ Neal, Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated support for Council Member
Items #21 submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -affirmation of the Huntington Beach City Council's
commitment to the United States Constitution and special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1st
and 2nd Amendment Friendly City. (00:33:43)
Amory Hanson was called to speak and stated support for Council Member Items #21 submitted by
Mayor Pro Tern Burns -affirmation of the Huntington Beach City Council's commitment to the United
States Constitution and special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1 st and 2nd Amendment
Friendly City. (00:35:31)
Tim Geddes was called to speak and shared his opinions regarding Council Member Items #21
submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -affirmation of the Huntington Beach City Council's commitment
to the United States Constitution and special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1st and 2nd
Amendment Friendly City, and interest in the response to the Huntington Beach Public Library
outsourcing request for proposals (RFP). (00:36:42)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and shared her support for allowing the voters to decide
whether the Huntington Beach Public Library system is privatized; noted the lack of transparency from
the City Attorney's Office; and frivolous nature of Council Member Items #21 submitted by Mayor Pro
Tern Burns -affirmation of the Huntington Beach City Council's commitment to the United States
Constitution and special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1st and 2nd Amendment Friendly City.
(00:38:35)
Wendy Rincon, SO-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated opposition to
privatizing the Huntington Beach Public Library system and noted the frivolous nature of Council
Member Items #21 submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -affirmation of the Huntington Beach City
Council's commitment to the United States Constitution and special recognition that Huntington Beach
is a 1st and 2nd Amendment Friendly City. (00:41 :25)
Bethany Webb, 40+-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated her support for
National Gun Awareness Month to recognize citizens who have died because of the 2nd Amendment
right to bear arms. (00:43:34)
Kanan Durham, Pride at the Pier, was called to speak and stated his support for Pride month and
recognizing the importance of all Amendments to the United States Constitution. (00:45:46)
Dennis, 41-year resident of Huntington Beach, veteran, and freedom-loving taxpayer, was called to
speak and shared his support for Council Member Items #21 submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -
affirmation of the Huntington Beach City Council's commitment to the United States Constitution and
special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1st and 2nd Amendment Friendly City, and opposition to
Council Member Items #20 -item submitted by Councilmember Kalmick -Water is Wet and Sky is
Blue. (00:47:25)
Steve Cuniff was called to speak and stated support for Consent Calendar Community and Library
Services Item #10 regarding approval of Option 2 for the Marina Park reconfiguration conceptual plan
as recommended by the Community and Library Services Commission. (00:48:49)
Council/PFA Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2024, Page 5 of 20
Steve Bush was called to speak and stated support for Consent Calendar Community and Library
Services Item #1 0 regarding approval of Option 2 for the Marina Park reconfiguration conceptual plan
as recommended by the Community and Library Services Commission and read a statement of support
from. Victoria Rodriguez, 16-year-old Junior National Racquetball Champion who started playing at age
7 on the Huntington Beach Marina Park courts. (00:49: 13)
Larry Slonim, 44-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated his support for
allowing the residents to vote and determine whether the Huntington Beach Public Library system is
privatized. (00:51:06)
Harry Mclachlan was called to speak and stated opposition to Council Member Items #21 submitted by
Mayor Pro Tern Bums -affirmation of the Huntington Beach City Council's commitment to the United
States Constitution and special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1 st and 2nd Amendment
Friendly City (00:53:00)
Dave Reynolds, nearly SO-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated support for
Public Hearing adoption of Resolution No. 2024-30 modifying the Management District Plan for the
Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement District. (00:54:51)
Matt Kem, representing State Senator Dave Min, was called to speak and read a statement from
Senator Min regarding his introduction of SB1174 to send a clear message that local jurisdictions do
not have the authority to enact their own election requirements even if they are a Charter City.
Councilmember Strickland invited Mr. Kem to complete a blue card for follow-up, and Mr. Kern
acknowledged the City Clerk as having his contact information to share. (00:56:11)
Linda Moon, SO-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak, stated support for June as Pride
month, National Gun Awareness Month and noted the frivolous nature of Council Member Items #21
submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -affirmation of the Huntington Beach City Council's commitment
to the United States Constitution and special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1st and 2nd
Amendment Friendly City. (00:58:12)
Lisa, 48-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated support for Council Member
Items #21 submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -affirmation of the Huntington Beach City Council's
commitment to the United States Constitution and special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1st
and 2nd Amendment Friendly City. (01 :00:56)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and noted the frivolous nature of Council Member Items #21
submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Bums -affirmation of the Huntington Beach City Council's commitment
to the United States Constitution and special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1st and 2nd
Amendment Friendly City. (01 :02:51)
Christopher Rini, life-time Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated support for
Council Member Items #21 submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Bums-affirmation of the Huntington Beach
City Council's commitment to the United States Constitution and special recognition that Huntington
Beach is a 1st and 2nd Amendment Friendly City. (01 :05:01)
Don Ramsey, 61-year Huntington Beach resident and 47-year owner of local businesses, was called to
speak and stated support for Public Hearing adoption of Resolution No. 2024-30 modifying the
Management District Plan for the Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement District. (01 :07:12)
Council/PFA Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2024, Page 6 of 20
Rocky McKinnon, McKinnon Surf and SUP Lessons owner, was called to speak and stated support for
Public Hearing adoption of Resolution No. 2024-30 modifying the Management District Plan for the
Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement District. (01 :09:27)
Kathryn Goddard was called to speak and urged the Council majority to increase transparency and
engage in open dialogue with community members. (01: 11 :21)
Ken Inouye, 51-year Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and shared his comments
regarding the budget, specifically regarding the fact that City revenue cannot keep up with increasing
costs, and respectfully requested that future Council meetings provide periodic financial information so
that residents can evaluate the City's financial health. (01 :13:30)
George Borrela, long-time Huntington Beach resident, and Coach for Victoria Rodriguez, 16-year-old
Junior National Racquetball Champion who started her career on the Huntington Beach Marina Park
courts, was called to speak and stated support for Consent Calendar Community and Library Services ·
Item #10 regarding approval of Option 2 for the Marina Park reconfiguration conceptual plan as
recommended by the Community and Library Services Commission. (01 :15:36)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and shared his opinions on the City's looming budget deficit
and the impact created by the lack of affordable housing. (01: 16:29)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and stated support for Council Member Items #21 submitted by
Mayor Pro Tern Burns -affirmation of the Huntington Beach City Council's commitment to the United
States Constitution and special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1 st and 2nd Amendment
Friendly City and stated support for City Council Candidates Don Kennedy, Chad Williams and Butch
Twining in November 2024. (01:18:31)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and suggested eliminating frivolous lawsuits as a way to cut
City costs and approving a compliant Housing Element to increase revenue. (01 :20:46)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and shared his opinions related to the City's budget and his
personal experience regarding automobile parking experiences with the Huntington Beach Police
Department. (01 :22:54)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS -None
AB 1234 REPORTING -None
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES -None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Interim City Manager Eric Parra introduced Fire Deputy Chief Eric McCoy who reported on the
successful CPR collaboration between public safety departments of Police, Fire and Marine Safety.
Chief McCoy noted that the City offers free CPR AED classes for residents who are members of the
FireMed Program.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3-17)
Council/PFA Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2024, Page 7 of 20
Councilmember Kalmick pulled Items #5, #6, and #7, Mayor Van Der Mark pulled Item #10 and
Councilmember Moser pulled #14 for further discussion.
City Clerk
3. 24-416 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Strickland, second Bums to approve and adopt the City Council/Public
Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of May 21, 2024.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Bums, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
4. 24-415 Received and Filed Monthly Update of Activities for Citizen Boards, Commissions,
Committees (BCCs) and Regional Agencies -May 2024
A motion was made by Strickland, second Kalmick to receive and file.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
City Manager
Moser, Bolton, Bums, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
5. 24-422 Approved the appointments of Delaine Bailey, Kristine Carroll, Ellen Kuhnert,
Christian Meyer, Ann Palmer, Patricia Pappas, Joe Pena, Brooke Stewart, and
Dixie Walters to the City Celebration Committee as recommended by City Council
Liaisons McKeon and Strickland
Councilmember Kalmick pulled this item to state his opinion there are more important issues to address
and he cannot support this item.
Councilmember Bolton stated she will not support this item because in her opinion the Historical
Resources Board should be consulted and setting up a new committee is duplicative.
A motion was made by McKeon, second Strickland to approve the appointments of Delaine Bailey,
Kristine Carroll, Ellen Kuhnert, Christian Meyer, Ann Palmer, Patricia Pappas, Joe Pena, Brooke
Stewart, and Dixie Walters to the City Celebration Committee. Committee members will serve until their
respective successors are appointed and qualified. The Council Liaison has the power to recommend
replacement members for any vacancies.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Bums, Van Der Mark, Strickland, and McKeon
Moser, Bolton, and Kalmick
6. 24-001 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-23 to Adopt a Revised City Council Manual
Present:
Absent:
Council/PFA Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2024, Page 8 of 20
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
Councilmember Kalmick pulled this item to thank Deputy City Manager Catherine Jun for her hard work
to pull this manual together. He also suggested revisions before the vote: 1) setting a framework of
starting the business portion of Council Meetings by 9 PM while allowing for Mayor discretion to adjust
public speaker time allowance, thereby giving residents the opportunity to come prepare accordingly;
and 2) flying flags at half-staff at the passing of either "current" and "past" elected officials.
Councilmember Strickland stated support for flying flags at half-staff at the passing of both "current"
and "past" elected officials.
A motion was made by Kalmick, second Bolton to adopt Resolution No. 2024-23, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting a Revised City Council Manual" as revised to
stipulate that the business portion of Council meetings be started by 9 PM while allowing for
Mayor discretion to adjust public speaker time allowance, and flying flags at half-staff for both
current and past elected officials.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moser, Bolton, and Kalmick
NOES: Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, and McKeon
A motion was made by Strickland, second Van Der Mark to adopt Resolution No. 2024-23, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting a Revised City Council Manual"
as amended to fly flags at half-staff at the passing of current and past elected officials.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
7. 24-400 Took a position on legislation pending before the State Legislature, as
recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
Councilmember Kalmick pulled this item to state he will not support it.
Councilmember Strickland stated he believes California Attorney General Bonta is filing a frivolous
lawsuit because AG Bonta has already lost in court with both Redondo Beach and San Francisco.
Councilmember Strickland noted that the California Constitution supports a Charter City's right to
manage elections and voter identification requirements and he supports a position of opposing Senate
Bill 1174 (Min).
Councilmember Bolton clarified her understanding that the California Constitution states Charter cities
can make decisions about municipal affairs, and the constitution does not specifically address voter
identification. She added that two opportunities have been missed to support more local control over
sober living homes because Councilmembers appear to be chasing windmills.
Council/PFA Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2024, Page 9 of 20
Councilmember McKean shared his opinion of how the state pushes as "statewide concern" every
housing mandate or agenda item to try circumventing local controls, except for Marin County where
Governor Newsom lives.
Councilmember Strickland shared his opinion there is not time to address every single effort from
Sacramento to subvert local control. He added that the citizens of Huntington Beach voted for voter
identification, and this was not a decision made by Councilmembers.
Councilmember Moser stated her opinion that the voters approved the item without understanding the
ramifications.
A motion was made by Strickland, second Van Der Mark to approve the legislative position taken by
IRC on May 15, 2024: OPPOSE Senate Bill 1174 (Min) Elections: Voter identification.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, and McKeon
Moser, Bolton, and Kalmick
8. 24-413 Approved and authorized execution of a service agreement between the City of
Huntington Beach and Procure America for expense reduction and cost recovery
services
A motion was made by Strickland, second Kalmick to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute a "Service Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Procure America for
Expense Reduction and Cost Recovery Services."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, and Kalmick .
None
Community and Library Services
9. 24-424 Approved and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Huntington Beach and the American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133
for the use of City Facilities and provision of Veterans Services
A motion was made by Strickland, second Burns to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the American
Legion Huntington Beach Post 133 for the use of City faciliti,es and provision of Veterans Services.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, and Kalmick
NOES: None
10. 24-412 Approved Option 1 of the Marina Park reconfiguration conceptual plan as
recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission
Council/PFA Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2024, Page 10 of 20
Mayor Van Der Mark pulled this item for clarification on the options and invited Ashley Wysocki,
Community and Library Services Director, to share a PowerPoint communication titled Marina Park
Reconfiguration Project with slides entitled: Project Location, Project Site, Project Progress,
Stakeholder Meetings, Community Outreach Meeting and Survey No. 1, Community Outreach Meeting
and Survey No. 2, Proposed Concept Option 1, Proposed Concept Option 2, Funding, Recommended
Action and Questions?
Director Wysocki introduced Consultant Luis Pedraza of David Volz Design who was also available to
answer questions.
Mayor Van Der Mark asked whether residents expressed more interest in pickleball or handball space.
Director Wysocki replied residents expressed more interest in pickleball, but there was a surge of
responses from outside of the city advocating for racquetball courts.
Councilmember McKeon noted that the residents were vocal for the need for more pickleball courts and
stated he supports Option 1.
Councilmember Kalmick and Director Wysocki discussed the court reconfigurations are being
considered for increased public safety and crime prevention by following Community Policing Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) recommendations.
Councilmember Kalmick explained for the benefit of the public that there is no funding at the present
time to even begin construction. Director Wysocki stated that it will take about a year to move through
the design phase.
A motion was made by McKeon, second Strickland to approve Option 1 of two conceptual plan design
options for the Marina Park reconfiguration conceptual plan, and authorized staff to move forward with
initiating development of the design and bid package for construction of the updated facility.
* Option 1: Conceptual Plan presented to the Community & Library Services Commission
* Option 2: Conceptual Plan reoommended by the Community & Library Ser.«ise Commission
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
11. 24-403
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
Approved and authorized execution of a five-year License Agreement with
Southern California Edison Company for public parkland located at Edison Park
A motion was made by Strickland, second Burns to approve the License Agreement with Southern
California Edison for the use of the 4.71 acres of property commonly known as Edison Park, Contract
No. 9.2473, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any and all documents necessary to
conclude this transaction.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
Council/PFA Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2024, Page 11 of 20
12. 24-404 Approved and authorized execution of a five-year License Agreement with
Southern California Edison Company for public parkland located at Gisler Park
A motion was made by Strickland, second Bums to approve the License Agreement with Southern
California Edison for the use of 10.5 acres of property known as Gisler Park, Contract No. 9.2247, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any and all documents necessary to complete this
transaction.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
13. 24-405
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
Approved and authorized execution of a five-year License Agreement with
Southern California Edison Company for public parkland located at LeBard Park
A motion was made by Strickland, second Burns to approve the License Agreement with Southern
California Edison for the use of the 2. 02 acres of property commonly known as LeBard Park, Contract
No. 9.2480 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all documents necessary to conclude
this transaction.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
Community Development
14. 24-397 Approved and authorized execution of an 18-month extension to the Exclusive
Negotiations Agreement with Jamboree Housing to continue planning and secure
funding for the Pathways Project
Councilmember Moser pulled this item to ask staff to review the Jamboree Housing Pathways Project
for the benefit of the public.
Steve Holtz, Community Development Deputy Director and Police Lieutenant Brian Smith presented a
PowerPoint communication titled Extension of the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement with Jamboree
Housing for the Pathways Project, with slides entitled: Background (2); Preliminary Design (2);
Surrounding Area -Beach Blvd.; Surrounding Area -Cameron Ln.; Potential Funding Opportunities;
and Recommended Action.
Police Lieutenant Smith introduced Consultant Michael Massey, Executive Vice President and Chief
Development Officer, Jamboree Housing who was available to answer questions.
Councilmember Moser stated this project is an investment to improve economic, social and health
outcomes for all residents in the community. She asked how not having a certified Housing Element
could impact available funding sources for this project. Deputy Director Holtz responded that the
Orange County Housing Finance Trust has two funding sources, one which requires a certified Housing
Element, and another which does not require a certified Housing Element. He also noted that
Council/PFA Regular Meeting, and
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2024, Page 12 of 20
Jamboree, not the City, will be the applicant filing for the funds and therefore a certified Housing
Element is not required for a majority of funding sources.
Councilmember McKeon noted that the Preliminary Design, as displayed in the PowerPoint
communication, was selected because it does shield the Navigation Center from Beach Boulevard.
Councilmember Moser and Deputy Director Holtz discussed that the Navigation Center is designed as
flex space and as the need for services shrinks the Navigation Center space could become available
for other uses. Deputy Director Holtz added that the Jamboree Permanent Supportive Housing will be
deed restricted to remain apartments.
Mayor Pro Tern Burns confirmed with Deputy Director Holtz that all potential funding sources consist of
taxpayer funded programs.
A motion was made by Moser, second Strickland to approve and authorize the Chair, Authority Clerk
and Executive Director to enter into an agreement with Jamboree Housing, extending the Exclusive
Negotiations Agreement between the Housing Authority and Jamboree Housing; and approve and
authorize the Chair, Authority Clerk and Executive Director to approve Jamboree Housing's submission
of funding applications for the Pathways Project.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Public Works
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
15. 24-387 Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of
a construction contract with RJ Noble in the amount of $4,046,298.55 for the FY
23/24 Arterial Rehabilitation Project, CC-1741
A motion was made by Strickland, second Burns to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid
submitted by RJ Noble in the amount of $4,046,298.55 (Base Bid+ Alternative Bid); and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
16. 24-389
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, and Kalmick
None
Approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to add Yorktown bridge
to the existing Cooperative Agreement with the Orange County Flood Control
District for funding, construction, and maintenance of bridges
A motion was made by Strickland, second Burns to· approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute "Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement MA-080-23011516, between Orange County
Flood Control District and City of Huntington Beach for addition of Funding, Construction, and
Maintenance of the Talbert Channel (DO2) at Yorktown Avenue Improvements Project."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
17. 24-393
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Adopted Resolution No. 2024-15 concerning the status and update of the
Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M2 Program, and adopted a 7-year
Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 through 2030/2031 to
comply with renewed Measure M eligibility requirements
A motion was made by Strickland, second Burns to adopt Resolution No. 2024-15, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Concerning the Status and Update of the Pavement
Management Plan for the Measure M2 Program"; and adopt the 7-year Capital Improvement Program
for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 through 2030/2031 to comply with renewed Measure M eligibility
requirements, as amended by Supplemental Communication (Revised Attachment 2 -Removal
of "2 11 from Maintenance Zone on pages 5 and 6 of the Orange County Transportation Authority
FY 2024125 -FY 2030/31 Capital Improvement Program).
The motion as amended carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, and Kalmick
None
PUBLIC HEARING
18. 24-406 Public Hearing held -Adopted Resolution No. 2024-30 Modifying the
Management District Plan for the Huntington Beach Tourism Business
Improvement District
City Clerk Robin Estanislau reported that the Notice of Public Hearing was completed in the manner
and form as required by Section 36636 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
Kriss Casanova, Economic Development Manager, presented a PowerPoint communication titled
Public Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-30 Modifying the Management District
Plan for the Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement District, with slides entitled:
Background; HBTBID; Visit Huntington Beach (VHB); HBTBID Modification Request; OC Product
Additions/Enhancements; Proposed Modified Budget (2); HBTBID Modification Schedule; Management
Agreement Modification; VHB Tourism Enhancement Programs; Public Hearing; Recommendation; and
Questions?
Manager Casanova announced that Kelly Miller, VisitHB President, was in attendance to answer any
questions.
Mayor Van Der Mark opened the Public Hearing.
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 letter)
Public Speakers -4 Speakers
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Peter "PT" Townend, 45-year Huntington Beach resident was called to speak and stated his support for
adoption of Resolution No. 2024-30 Modifying the Management District Plan for the Huntington Beach
Tourism Improvement District. (02:13:56)
Tony Duran, Huntington Beach resident and business owner, and Huntington Beach Downtown
Business District Executive Director, was called to speak and stated his support for adoption of
Resolution No. 2024-30 Modifying the Management District Plan for the Huntington Beach Tourism
Improvement District. (02: 15:02)
Bethany Webb, long-time Huntington Beach resident, was called to speak and stated her support for
adoption of Resolution No. 2024-30 Modifying the Management District Plan for the Huntington Beach
Tourism Improvement District. She encouraged Councilmembers to focus on keeping Huntington
Beach a family-friendly tourist destination. (02: 17:03)
Kelly Miller, Visit HB President and CEO was called to speak, and on behalf of himself and the Visit HB
Board, stated support for adoption of Resolution No. 2024-30 Modifying the Management District Plan
for the Huntington Beach Tourism Improvement District. He noted that Visit HB has supported
Huntington Beach tourism for 33 years by helping to bring in millions of annual visitors to Surf City USA
He stated it has taken over a year of cooperation between the City and VisitHB to reach this point. He
reminded everyone this plan adjusts the Huntington Beach Tourism Improvement District (TBID)
assessment from 4 percent (4%) to six percent (6%) for overnight lodging businesses and clarified this
is not a sales or property tax, but rather a fee paid by overnight lodging guests. He explained the funds
·are used to market, sell, and distribute public relations around the world promoting Surf City USA
Funds will also be used to enhance and promote various tourist enhancement projects as described in
the presentation and supports local employment. (02:20:05)
There being no more public speakers, Mayor Van Der Mark closed the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Robin Estanislau reported receipt of one ( 1) protest totaling less than one percent ( 1 % ) of the
total assessments proposed for levy. Therefore, the City Clerk's Office has determined that a majority
protest has not been received from owners or authorized representatives of businesses in the district
that will pay 50% or more of the assessments proposed to be levied.
Councilmember McKeon invited Mr. Miller, VisitHB President and CEO, to return to the podium and
describe some of the major improvements coming to the Downtown area from Huntington Beach
Tourism Improvement District funding: additional restrooms next to Zack's; continued monitoring
through the Ambassador Program to ensure public safety; enhanced connectivity between Pacific City,
the hotels, Downtown and Fifth Street; completion of the Wayfinding Project, including a sign over the
Pier: Welcome to Huntington Beach Surf City USA; and focus on increasing utilities availability and
access
A motion was made by Strickland, second Burns to conduct the Public Hearing; and, since written
protests of at least 50 percent or more of the total assessments were not received, adopt Resolution
No. 2024-30, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring Results of
Majority Protest Proceedings and Modifying the Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement
District (HBTBID);" and, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to
the Tourism Business Improvement District Management Agreement between the City of Huntington
Beach and Visit Huntington Beach.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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Adopted Resolution No. 2024-29 to Adopt a Budget for the City for Fiscal Year
2024/25; Resolution No. 2024-28 Establishing the Gann Appropriation Limit for
Fiscal Year 2024/2025; Resolution No. 2024-27 Levying a Retirement Property Tax
for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 to Pay for Pre-1978 Employee Retirement Benefits;
Resolution No. 2024-24 Modifying Salary and Benefits for Non-Represented
Employees by Adding the Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer
Classification; Resolution No. 2024-25 Amending the City's Classification Plan by
Adding the Classifications of Capital Projects Supervisor and Real Time Crime
Center Supervisor; Resolution No. 2024-33 Modifying Salary and Benefits for Non-
Represented Employees by Adding the Senior Deputy Community Prosecutor
Classification and Establishing the Compensation and Amending the Non-Elected
Non-Represented Employees Pay Schedule to Update the Compensation Range
for the Chief Assistant City Attorney and Deputy Community Prosecutor;
Resolution No. 2024-31 Adopting an Updated Master Fee and Charges Schedule,
as amended; Resolution No. 2024-32 Setting Advanced Life Support, Basic Life
Support, and Emergency Ambulance Transportation Fees to be Charged by the
Fire Department of the City of Huntington Beach; and Resolution No. 2024-26
Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the Huntington
Beach Fire Department Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies
Required to Perform Annual Inspections in such Occupancies Pursuant to
Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code; and
Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Purchase One Triple Combination
Pumper Engine in the Amount of $1,257,063.
Sunny Han, Chief Financial Officer, presented a PowerPoint communication titled City of Huntington
Beach FY 2025125 Budget Adoption with slides entitled: Presentation Overview; FY 2024125 General
Fund Proposed Budget Review; FY 2024125 General Fund Proposed Revenues -$301. 7M (2); FY
2024125 General Fund Proposed Expenditures -$300. OM; FY 2024125 General Fund Proposed
Expenditures -$300. OM Historical By Department,· FY 2024125 General Fund Proposed Expenditures -
$300.0M; Recommended FY 2024125 Authorized Positions (2); FY 2024125 Full Time Equivalent-All
Funds; EMS Cost Recovery Fee Adjustment; Master Fee and Charges Schedule Adjustments (B);
Master Fee and Charges Schedule Summary; General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan with Proposed
Master Fee and EMS Fee Changes; General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan without Proposed Master
Fee and EMS Fee Changes; City Council Approval Requested; and Questions? (02:30:41)
Councilmember McKean, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Han and various staff members reviewed
General Fund Proposed Revenues, General Fund Proposed Expenditures, Authorized Positions, EMS
Cost Recovery Fee Adjustment, Master Fee and Charges Schedule Adjustments, for the benefit of the
public and addressed several concerns expressed earlier by public speakers. Councilmember McKean
confirmed with CFO Han that Resolution No. 2024-31 adopting an updated Master Fee and Charges
Schedule, could be amended to exempt senior residents from increased Consumer Price Index (CPI)
adjustments.
Councilmember Bolton clarified that from her perspective, just because Councilmembers critique a
particular department and its performance does not mean those employees should fear for their jobs.
She stated she has some discomfort regarding all of the fee increases being proposed because there
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are still big parts of the revenue stream that need to be figured out such as allowing un-hosted Short-
Term Rentals in the coastal zone and cannabis.
City Clerk Robin Estanislau explained that Councilmember questions prior to opening of the Public
Hearing should focus on the budget material presented, and that opinions should be saved and shared
AFTER the Public Hearing has been closed.
Mayor Van Der Mark opened the Public Hearing.
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, 1 letter, and 2 email communications)
Public Speakers -5
Cathey Ryder, 39-year Huntington Beach voter and homeowner, was called to speak and shared her
opinions regarding the year-over-year cost increases associated with the City Attorney Office and
stated her objection to the proposed 14% increase for the 2024/25 FY Budget for this department.
(03:03:11)
Unnamed Speaker was called to speak and shared her opinion that the demographics for income and
housing costs for Huntington Beach are not the same as the demographics for Newport Beach and
therefore should not be compared for budget purposes in establishing increased Master Fee rates.
She also asked for an explanation as to why the budget for the City Attorney Office keeps increasing
year after year while that office is experiencing increased legal losses. (03:05:22)
Perry Clitheroe was called to speak and shared his opinion that in order to have .a balanced budget
services will have to be cut or taxes increased. He suggested allowing the free market to build housing
and encouraged Councilmembers to decide where approximately 13,000 new housing units can be
built. He expressed concern about the City subsidizing credit card fees, and staff confirmed for him the
proposed fee increases take into consideration the potential reduction in users because of the fee
increases. (03:07:42)
Bethany Webb was called to speak and shared her concerns related to City Attorney Office legal
losses, specifically the payout to Pacific Air Show Promoter Code Four; stated her support for allowing
the sale of cannabis in Huntington Beach, and encouraged Councilmembers to increase the amount of
affordable housing. (03:09:50)
Ken Inouye was called to speak and noted that his prior reference to the $11 M budget deficit is an "all
funds" deficit and tonight's discussion appears to be limited to only the General Fund. (03: 12:32)
There being no more public speakers, Mayor Van Der Mark closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Kalmick, responding to an email asking about the Professional Services expense
category in the City Manager Office, and asked CFO Han to explain. CFO Han stated there is an
$800,000 clean-up from Public Educational and Governmental [PEG] funds used on ineligible costs as
well as one-time contracts that are carried over from the prior fiscal year.
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Councilmember Kalmick stated his support for full cost recovery through fees and addressed
subsidizing credit card fees, parking fees, and facility rent fees at City Hall. He confirmed that the
increase in the City Clerk Office budget is due to the costs related to the upcoming election; that Fire
and Police Department increases are due to new contracts; use of the "adopted" rather than "revised"
budget for 2023/24 was to include carryovers and to be more consistent; Worker's Comp and trip and
fall liability claims are shown under Human Resources; and General Fund non-departmental increase
of nearly 7% includes the Waterfront transfer. Councilmember Kalmick stated his support for
outsourcing at least one position in the City Attorney Office due to the cyclical nature of cases; concern
about the lack of serious conversations about what to do in the out years now, rather than waiting 6
months to discuss recurring expenses; and lack of appropriate Council action regarding Short-Term
Rentals and cannabis as income-producing options.
Councilmember Strickland confirmed with Chief Financial Officer Han that the budget presented
includes funding for approximately 35 -40 of the current 1 07 open positions; more cities than Newport
Beach were reviewed in determining Master Plan fees; disbursement of the $38M received from
successful litigation by the City Attorney Office; discussion with City Attorney Michael Gates to define
the process for his increased compensation; staff increases due to union negotiations; and noting that
outside legal support is used on a consultation basis rather than handing off an entire case, unless
there is internal conflict of interest which requires handing off the case.
· Councilmember Strickland noted last year Council addressed this year's projected deficit of $7M which
actually resulted in a surplus this year.
Councilmember Bolton reviewed with City Attorney Michael Gates the process for elected officials to
receive increased compensation.
Councilmember Moser recommended a Volunteer Coordinator position for Community and Library
Services to focus on the things accomplished by library and park volunteers. She and Chief Financial
Officer Han discussed the increase in the 2023/24 Budget vs the 2024/25 Budget for Human
Resources as due to increased Worker's Comp costs and insurance cost increases due to a one-time
exceptional case.
Councilmember Moser and Fire Chief Haberle discussed the need to replace a 2005 Fire Engine, a
process that takes two to four years, and noted that if the process is not started this fiscal year the Fire
Engine would be pushing the 25-year mark which increases maintenance costs and decreases
reliability. Chief Financial Officer Han confirmed that specific funds are set aside annually for
equipment replacement.
Councilmember Moser and Chief Financial Officer Han discussed the Revenues and Expenditures
Total for All Funds $10.9M difference.
Councilmember Moser stated her concern about not considering projected revenues and costs over a
longer timeframe and consideration of potential actions to mitigate shortfalls moving forward such as
Short-Term Rentals and cannabis. She requested more regular reporting and transparency from the
City Attorney Office on budget for the benefit of Councilmembers and the public.
Councilmember Kalmick referenced the Financial Outlook Report from February 15 Mid-Year Budget
Update showing surpluses through FY 2025/26, and noted that deficits in out years is a relatively new
situation.
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Councilmember Strickland responded that last year's budget projection changes resulted in an actual
surplus this year.
City Clerk Robin Estanislau confirmed that Resolution No. 2024-31 adopting an Updated Master Fee
and Charges Schedule was the only item amended through this discussion.
Councilmember McKeon confirmed his amendment is to carve out or exempt the City's senior residents
from the automatic Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of not more than five percent.
A motion was made by McKeon, second Strickland to A) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-29, "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting a Budget for the City for Fiscal Year
2024/25" (Attachment 2); and, B) Authorize the Professional Services included in the FY 2024/25
budget to be representative of the services projected to be utilized by departments in FY 2024/25
(Attachment 3); and, C) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-28, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Establishing the Gann Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2024/2025" of
$1,217,866,589" (Attachment 4); and, D) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-27, "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach Levying a Retirement Property Tax for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
to Pay for Pre-1978 Employee Retirement Benefits" (Attachment 5); and, E) Adopt Resolution No.
2024-24, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Modifying Salary and
Benefits for Non-Represented Employees by Adding the Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer
Classification and Establishing the Compensation" (Attachment 6); and, F) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-
25, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the City's Classification
Plan by Adding the Classifications of Capital Projects Supervisor and Real Time Crime Center
Supervisor'' (Attachment 7); and, G) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-33, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach Modifying Salary and Benefits for Non-Represented Employees by Adding
the Senior Deputy Community Prosecutor Classification and Establishing the Compensation and
Amending the Non'-Elected Non-Represented Employees Pay Schedule to Update the Compensation
Range for the Chief Assistant City Attorney and Deputy Community Prosecutor'' (Attachment 8); and,
H) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-31, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Adopting an Updated Master Fee and Charges Schedule" (Attachment 9) as amended to exempt the
City's senior residents from the automatic Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of not more
than five percent, and, I) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-32, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach Setting Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Emergency Ambulance
Transportation Fees to be Charged by the Fire Department of the City of Huntington Beach"
(Attachment 10); and, J) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-26, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the
Huntington Beach Fire Department Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies Required to
Perform Annual Inspections in such Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the
California Health and Safety Code" (Attachment 11); and, K) Authorize the City Manager or designee to
purchase one Triple Combination Pumper Engine in the amount of $1,257,063; and L) Direct 40
percent of Huntington Central Park Sports Complex (HCPSC) Tournaments and Special Events
Parking to the HCPSC Capital Improvements Fund (Fund 325) to provide for HCPSC capital
improvements.
The motion as amended carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKean, and Kalmick
Bolton, Resolution No. 2024-31 as amended relating to CPI adjustments for
senior residents
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
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20. 24-433 WITHDRAWN -Item Submitted by Council Member Kalmick -Water is Wet,
Sky is Blue
Councilmember Kalmick apologized for even having to place this item on the agenda.
Councilmember Bolton questioned if either Councilmember Items #20 or #21 relate to the budget,
homelessness, or any other topic that Council should be focused on.
Councilmember Kalmick responded that neither item is related to solving budget deficits or issues that ·
affect the residents, and that is where he would like to focus his efforts, rather than on national issues.
He withdrew his item from the agenda and announced he was leaving the meeting.
At 10:03 PM, Councilmembers Bolton, Kalmick, and Moser left the meeting.
Councilmember Strickland stated he believes Council has been focused on the business of the people,
including approving tools necessary so the Police and Fire Departments can keep public safety as their
#1 priority; noting that officials from San Diego and Oceanside are visiting to learn how homelessness
is being reduced in Huntington Beach; just approved the 2024/25 Budget; reduced last year the
projected $7M Budget deficit for 2024; approved the proposed Management District Plan for the
Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement District; and that saving the Pacific Air Show will
provide over $1 QOM to the local economy. He added his opinion that the remaining body of four can be ·
more productive without the interference of those who walked out of this meeting.
21. 24-427 Affirmed Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -the Huntington Beach City
Council's Commitment to the United States Constitution amt.'Special Recognition
that Huntington Beach is a 1st and 2nd Amendment Friendly City
Mayor Pro Tern Burns read his Issue Statement from his memo supporting this Council Member Item.
He noted this action is the result of a conversation with a concerned resident, which he considers a bi-
partisan issue.
Councilmember Strickland quoted Martin Luther King, Jr., "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice
everywhere." He added there is a lot of injustice in this country, people don't like it, and he thanked
Mayor Pro Tern Burns for bringing this item forward.
Councilmember McKean stated we are a nation built on laws which have been shredded the last few
years which results in the decay of society. He stated his support for re-affirming his commitment to the
rule of law and the Constitution of the United States.
Mayor Van Der Mark stated her support for re-affirming her commitment to the Constitution and shared
her disappointment that three Councilmembers would choose to walk out rather than participate in this
discussion.
A motion was made by Burns, second Strickland that the City of Huntington Beach City Council affirms
and communicates our commitment and respect for the Constitution of the United States of America,
and with special recognition that Huntington Beach is a 1st and 2nd Amendment friendly city.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Moser, Bolton, and Kalmick
ADJOURNMENT-at 10:10 PM, a motion was made by McKeon, with a second by Van Der Mark, to
adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing
Authority on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, California.
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIUPUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
http://www. huntingtonbeachca. gov
ATTEST:
City Cl~rk~Secretary · · ··
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City di~ 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